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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
Annual Report Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007
Commission File Number: 0-9116
PANHANDLE OIL AND GAS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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OKLAHOMA
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation
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Grand Centre, Suite 300, 5400 North Grand Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73112
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrants telephone number: (405) 948-1560
Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Act:
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CLASS A COMMON STOCK (VOTING)
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AMERICAN STOCK EXCHANGE |
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(Title of Class)
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CLASS B COMMON STOCK (NON-VOTING) $1.00 par value
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of
the Securities Act. o Yes þ No
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or
Section 15(d) of the Act. o Yes þ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for
such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. þ Yes o No
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K
(§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the
registrants knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in
Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. þ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer,
or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of accelerated filer and large accelerated filer in
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer þ Non-accelerated filer o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Act). o Yes þ No
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant, computed
by using the closing price of registrants common stock, at March 31, 2007, was $146,833,736. As
of December 4, 2007, 8,431,502 shares of Class A Common stock were outstanding.
Documents Incorporated By Reference
The information required by Part III of this Report, to the extent not set forth herein, is
incorporated by reference from the registrants Definitive Proxy Statement relating to the annual
meeting of stockholders to be held on March 6, 2008, which definitive proxy statement will be filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year to
which this Report relates.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Certain defined terms as used in this report: SEC means the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission; Bbl means barrel; Bcf means billion cubic feet; Mcf means thousand cubic feet;
Mcfd means thousand cubic feet per day; Mcfe means natural gas stated on an Mcf basis and crude
oil converted to a thousand cubic feet of natural gas equivalent by using the ratio of one Bbl of
crude oil to six Mcf of natural gas; PV-10 means estimated pretax present value of future net
revenues discounted at 10% using SEC rules; gross wells or acres are the wells or acres in which
the Company has a working interest; and net wells or acres are determined by multiplying gross
wells or acres by the Companys net revenue interest in such wells or acres. References to years 2003-2007 refer to the
Companys fiscal years ended September 30 each year. Minerals, mineral acres or mineral
interests refers to fee mineral acreage owned in perpetuity by the Company. Working Interest
refers to well interests in which the Company pays a share of the costs to drill, complete and
operate a well and receives a proportionate share of production. Royalty Interest refers to well
interests in which the Company does not pay a share of the costs to drill, complete and operate a
well, but receives a much smaller proportionate share (as compared to a working interest) of
production.
PART I
ITEM 1 BUSINESS
GENERAL
Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc. (Panhandle or the Company) is an Oklahoma corporation organized
in 1926 as Panhandle Cooperative Royalty Company. In 1979, Panhandle Cooperative Royalty Company
was merged into Panhandle Royalty Company. Effective April 2, 2007, Panhandle Royalty Company
changed its name to Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc. Panhandles original authorized and registered
stock consisted of 100,000 shares of $1.00 par value Class A Common Stock. In 1982, the Company
split the stock on a 10-for-1 basis resulting in 1,000,000 shares of authorized Class A Common
Stock. In May 1999, the Companys shareholders voted to increase the authorized Class A Common
Stock to 6,000,000 shares and to split the shares on a three-for-one basis. In addition, voting
rights for the shares were changed from one vote per shareholder to one vote per share. In
February 2004, the Companys shareholders voted to increase the authorized Class A Common Stock to
12,000,000 shares and to split the shares on a two-for-one basis. In January 2006, the Class A
Common Stock was again split on a two-for-one basis. In March 2007, the Companys shareholders
voted to increase the authorized Class A Common Stock to the current 24,000,000 shares.
Since its formation, the Company has been involved in the acquisition, management and
development of oil and gas properties, including wells located on the Companys mineral acreage.
Panhandles mineral properties and other oil and gas interests are located primarily in Arkansas,
Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas. Properties are also located in seven other states. The
majority of the Companys oil and gas production is from wells located in Oklahoma. In 1988, the
Company merged with New Mexico Osage Royalty Company acquiring most of its New Mexico mineral
acreage.
On October 1, 2001, Panhandle acquired privately held Wood Oil Company (Wood) of Tulsa,
Oklahoma. Prior to the acquisition, Wood was a privately held company engaged in oil and gas
exploration and production and fee mineral ownership. Wood is operating as a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Panhandle. Wood and its shareholders were unrelated parties to Panhandle.
The Companys office is located at Grand Centre, Suite 300, 5400 North Grand Blvd., Oklahoma
City, OK 73112 (405)948-1560, fax (405)948-2038. Its website is located at
www.panhandleoilandgas.com.
The Company files periodic SEC reports on Forms 10-Q and 10-K. These Forms, the Companys
annual report to shareholders and current press releases are available free of charge through its
website as soon as reasonably practicable after they are filed electronically with the SEC. In
addition, posted on the website are copies of the Companys various corporate governance documents.
From time to time, other important disclosures to investors are provided by posting them in the
Press Release or Upcoming Events section of the website, as allowed by SEC rules.
Materials filed with the SEC may be read and copied at the SECs Public Reference Room at 450
Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549. Information on the operation of the Public Reference
Room may be obtained by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC also maintains an Internet
website at www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other
information regarding the Company that have been filed electronically with the SEC.
BUSINESS STRATEGY
The majority of Panhandles revenues are derived from the production and sale of oil and natural
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gas. See Item 8 Financial Statements. The Companys oil and gas holdings, including its
mineral acreage, leasehold acreage and working and royalty interests in producing wells are mainly
in Oklahoma with other significant holdings in Arkansas, Kansas, New Mexico and Texas. See Item 2
Description of Properties. Exploration and development of the Companys oil and gas properties
are conducted in association with operating oil and gas companies, primarily larger independent
companies. The Company does not operate any of its oil and gas properties, but has been an active
working interest participant for many years in wells drilled on the Companys mineral properties
and on third party drilling prospects. A large percentage of the Companys recent drilling
participations have been on properties in which the Company has mineral acreage and, in many cases,
already owns an interest in a producing well in the unit.
PRINCIPAL PRODUCTS AND MARKETS
The Companys principal products are crude oil and natural gas. These products are sold to
various purchasers, including pipeline and marketing companies, which service the areas where the
Companys producing wells are located. Since the Company does not operate any of the properties in
which it owns an interest, it relies on the operating expertise of numerous companies that operate
in the areas where the Company owns interests. This expertise includes the drilling and completion
of new wells, producing well operations and, in most cases, the marketing or purchasing of the
wells production. Natural gas sales are principally handled by the well operator and are normally
contracted on a monthly basis with third party gas marketers and pipeline companies. Payment for
gas sold is received either from the contracted purchasers or the well operator. Crude oil sales
are generally handled by the well operator and payment for oil sold is received from the well
operator or from the crude oil purchaser.
In general, prices of oil and gas are dependent on numerous factors beyond the control of the
Company, such as competition, weather, international events and circumstances, supply and demand,
actions taken by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), and economic,
political and regulatory developments. Since demand for natural gas is generally highest during
winter months, prices received for the Companys natural gas are subject to seasonal variations.
The Company had not, through fiscal 2006, engaged in price hedging on its oil or gas production.
Beginning in calendar 2007, the Company has entered into hedging arrangements to reduce the
Companys exposure to short-term fluctuations in the price of natural gas. The hedging
arrangements apply to only a portion of the Companys production and provide only partial price
protection against declines in natural gas prices. These hedging arrangements may expose the
Company to risk of financial loss and limit the benefit of future increases in natural gas prices.
A more thorough discussion of the hedging arrangements is contained in Managements Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation, Item 7.
COMPETITIVE BUSINESS CONDITIONS
The oil and gas industry is highly competitive, particularly in the search for new oil and gas
reserves. There are many factors affecting Panhandles competitive position and the market for its
products which are beyond its control. Some of these factors include the quantity and price of
foreign oil imports, changes in prices received for its oil and gas production, business and
consumer demand for refined oil products and natural gas, and the effects of federal and state
regulation of the exploration for, production of and sales of oil and natural gas. Changes in
existing economic conditions, weather patterns and actions taken by OPEC and other oil-producing
countries have dramatic influence on the price Panhandle receives for its oil and gas production.
The Company relies heavily on companies with greater resources, staff, equipment, research, and
experience for operation of wells and the development and drilling of subsurface prospects. The
Company uses its strong financial base and its mineral and leasehold acreage ownership, coupled
with its own geologic and economic evaluations, to participate in
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drilling operations with these larger companies. This method allows the Company to effectively
compete in drilling operations it could not undertake on its own due to financial and personnel
limits and allows it to maintain low overhead costs.
SOURCES AND AVAILABILITY OF RAW MATERIALS
The existence of commercial quantities of oil and gas reserves is essential to the ultimate
realization of value from the Companys mineral and leasehold acreage. These mineral properties
and leasehold acreage may be considered a raw material to its business. The production and sale of
oil and natural gas from the Companys properties is essential to provide the cash flow necessary
to sustain the ongoing viability of the Company. The Company continues to reinvest a portion of
its cash flow, after debt service, to the purchase of oil and gas leasehold acreage and, to a
lesser extent, additional mineral acreage, to assure the continued availability of acreage with
which to participate in exploration, drilling, and development operations and subsequently the
production and sale of oil and gas. This participation in exploration and production activities
and the purchase of additional acreage is necessary to continue to supply the Company with the raw
materials with which to generate additional cash flow. Mineral and leasehold purchases are made
from many owners, and the Company does not rely on any particular companies or individuals for
these acquisitions.
MAJOR CUSTOMERS
The Companys oil and gas production is sold, in most cases, by the well operators to many
different purchasers on a well-by-well basis. During fiscal 2007, sales through two separate
operators accounted for approximately 20% and 13%, respectively, of the Companys total revenues.
Generally, if one purchaser declines to continue purchasing the Companys oil and natural gas,
several other purchasers can be located. Pricing is generally consistent from purchaser to
purchaser.
PATENTS, TRADEMARKS, LICENSES, FRANCHISES AND ROYALTY AGREEMENTS
The Company does not own any patents, trademarks, licenses or franchises. Royalty agreements
on producing oil and gas wells stemming from the Companys ownership of mineral acreage generate a
portion of the Companys revenues. These royalties are tied to the ownership of the mineral
acreage and this ownership is perpetual, unless sold by the Company. Royalties are due and payable
to the Company whenever oil and/or gas is produced from wells located on the Companys mineral
acreage.
REGULATION
All of the Companys well interest and non-producing properties are located onshore in the
United States. Oil and gas production is subject to various taxes, such as gross production taxes
and, in some cases, ad valorem taxes.
The State of Oklahoma and other states require permits for drilling operations, drilling bonds
and reports concerning operations and impose other regulations relating to the exploration and
production of oil and gas. These states also have regulations addressing conservation matters,
including provisions for the unitization or pooling of oil and gas properties and the regulation of
spacing, plugging and abandonment of wells. As previously discussed, the well operators are relied
upon by Panhandle to comply with governmental regulations.
Various aspects of the Companys oil and gas operations are regulated by agencies of the
federal government. The transportation of natural gas in interstate commerce is generally
regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) pursuant to the Natural Gas Act of
1938 and the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 (NGPA). The intrastate transportation and gathering
of natural gas
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(and operational and safety matters related thereto) may be subject to regulation by state and
local governments.
FERCs jurisdiction over interstate natural gas sales was substantially modified by the NGPA
under which FERC continued to regulate the maximum selling prices of certain categories of gas sold
in first sales in interstate and intrastate commerce. Effective January 1, 1993, however, the
Natural Gas Wellhead Decontrol Act (the Decontrol Act) deregulated natural gas prices for all
first sales of natural gas. Because first sales include typical wellhead sales by producers,
all natural gas produced from the Companys natural gas properties is sold at market prices,
subject to the terms of any private contracts in effect. FERCs jurisdiction over natural gas
transportation was not affected by the Decontrol Act.
Sales of natural gas are affected by intrastate and interstate gas transportation regulation.
Beginning in 1985, FERC adopted regulatory changes that have significantly altered the
transportation and marketing of natural gas. These changes were intended by FERC to foster
competition by transforming the role of interstate pipeline companies from wholesale marketers of
natural gas to the primary role of gas transporters. As a result of the various omnibus rulemaking
proceedings in the late 1980s and the individual pipeline restructuring proceedings of the early
to mid-1990s, interstate pipelines must provide open and nondiscriminatory transportation and
transportation-related services to all producers, natural gas marketing companies, local
distribution companies, industrial end users and other customers seeking service. Through similar
orders affecting intrastate pipelines that provide similar interstate services, FERC expanded the
impact of open access regulations to intrastate commerce.
More recently, FERC has pursued other policy initiatives that have affected natural gas
marketing. Most notable are: (1) the large-scale divestiture of interstate pipeline-owned gas
gathering facilities to affiliated or non-affiliated companies; (2) further development of rules
governing the relationship of the pipelines with their marketing affiliates; (3) the publication of
standards relating to the use of electronic bulletin boards and electronic data exchange by the
pipelines to make available transportation information on a timely basis and to enable transactions
to occur on a purely electronic basis; (4) further review of the role of the secondary market for
released pipeline capacity and its relationship to open access service in the primary market; and
(5) development of policy and promulgation of orders pertaining to its authorization of
market-based rates (rather than traditional cost-of-service based rates) for transportation or
transportation-related services upon the pipelines demonstration of lack of market control in the
relevant service market.
As a result of these changes, sellers and buyers of natural gas have gained direct access to
the particular pipeline services they need and are able to conduct business with a larger number of
counter parties. These changes generally have improved the access to markets for natural gas while
substantially increasing competition in the natural gas marketplace. What new or different
regulations FERC and other regulatory agencies may adopt or what effect subsequent regulations may
have on production and marketing of natural gas from the Companys properties cannot be predicted.
Sales of oil are not regulated and are made at market prices. The price received from the
sale of oil is affected by the cost of transporting it to market. Much of that transportation is
through interstate common carrier pipelines. Effective January 1, 1995, FERC implemented
regulations generally grandfathering all previously approved interstate transportation rates and
establishing an indexing system for those rates by which adjustments are made annually based on the
rate of inflation, subject to certain conditions and limitations. These regulations may tend to
increase the cost of transporting oil by interstate pipeline, although the annual adjustments may
result in decreased rates in a given year. These regulations have generally been approved on
judicial review. Every five years, FERC will examine the relationship between the annual change in
the applicable index and the actual cost changes experienced by the oil pipeline industry.
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ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
As the Company is directly involved in the extraction and use of natural resources, it is
subject to various federal, state and local provisions regarding environmental and ecological
matters. Compliance with these laws may necessitate significant capital outlays; however, to date
the Companys cost of compliance has been insignificant. The Company does not believe the
existence of these environmental laws will materially hinder or adversely affect the Companys
business operations; however, there can be no assurances of future events. Since the Company does
not operate any wells where it owns an interest, actual compliance with environmental laws is
controlled by the well operators, with Panhandle being responsible for its proportionate share of
the costs involved. As such the Company believes the well operators to be in compliance with
existing regulations and that absent an extraordinary event any noncompliance will not have a
material adverse effect on the Company. Although the Company is not fully insured against all
environmental risks, insurance is maintained which is customary in the industry.
EMPLOYEES
At September 30, 2007, Panhandle employed 18 persons on a full-time basis. Three of the
employees are executive officers and the President and CEO is also a director of the Company.
RISK FACTORS
In addition to the other information included in this Form 10-K, the following risk factors
should be considered in evaluating the Companys business and future prospects. The risk factors
described below are not necessarily exhaustive and investors are encouraged to perform their own
investigation with respect to the Company and its business. Investors should also read the other
information in this Form 10-K, including the financial statements and related notes.
Oil and natural gas prices are volatile. Volatility in oil and natural gas prices can adversely
affect results and the price of the Companys common stock. This volatility also makes valuation
of oil and natural gas producing properties difficult and can disrupt markets.
Oil and natural gas prices have historically been, and will likely continue to be, volatile.
The prices for oil and natural gas are subject to wide fluctuation in response to a number of
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relatively minor changes in the supply of and demand for oil and natural gas; |
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Price volatility makes it difficult to budget and project the return on exploration and
development projects and to estimate with precision the value of producing properties that are
owned or acquired. In addition, unusually volatile prices often disrupt the market for oil and
natural gas properties, as buyers and sellers have more difficulty agreeing on the purchase price
of properties. Quarterly results of operations may fluctuate significantly as a result of, among
other things, variations in oil and natural gas prices and production performance. In recent
years, oil and natural gas price volatility has become
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increasingly severe.
The Companys hedging activites may reduce the realized prices received for oil and natural gas
sales.
In order to manage exposure to price volatility in our natural gas, we enter into natural gas
price risk management arrangements (costless collars) for a portion of our expected production.
Commodity price hedging may limit the prices we actually realize and therefore reduce oil and
natural gas revenues in the future. The fair value of our natural gas derivative instruments
outstanding as of September 30, 2007 was an asset of approximately $107,000.
A substantial or extended decline in oil and natural gas prices would have a material adverse
effect on the Company.
A substantial or extended decline in oil and natural gas prices would have a material adverse
effect on the Companys financial position, results of operations, access to capital and the
quantities of oil and natural gas that may be economically produced. A significant decrease in
price levels for an extended period would have a negative effect in several ways, including:
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cash flow would be reduced, decreasing funds available for capital expenditures
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certain reserves may no longer be economic to produce, leading to both lower proved
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Lower oil and natural gas prices may cause impairment charges.
The Company has elected to utilize the successful efforts method of accounting for its oil and
gas exploration and development activities. Exploration expenses, including geological and
geophysical costs, rentals and exploratory dry holes, are charged against income as incurred.
Costs of successful wells and related production equipment and development dry holes are
capitalized and amortized by property using the unit-of-production method as oil and gas is
produced.
All long-lived assets, principally the Companys oil and gas properties, are monitored for
potential impairment when circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may be
greater than its future net cash flows. The need to test a property for impairment may result from
significant declines in sales prices or unfavorable adjustments to oil and gas reserves. Any
assets held for sale are reviewed for impairment when the Company approves the plan to sell.
Because of the uncertainty inherent in these factors, the Company cannot predict when or if future
impairment charges will be recorded. If an impairment charge is recognized, cash flow from
operating activities is not impacted but net income and,
consequently, shareholders equity, are reduced.
Although the Companys estimated oil and natural gas reserve data is prepared by a consulting
engineering firm, estimates may still prove to be inaccurate.
The Companys fiscal 2007 reserve data represents the estimates of Pinnacle Energy Services,
LLC, a consulting petroleum engineering firm. The Companys fiscal 2006 and 2005 reserve data
represents the estimates of Campbell and Associates, a consulting petroleum engineering firm.
Reserve estimates are prepared for all of the Companys properties annually by the consulting
reservoir engineer with a limited review mid-year report also prepared. Incorporated into reserve
estimates are many factors
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and assumptions including:
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expected reservoir characteristics based on geological, geophysical and engineering
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future production rates based on historical performance and expected future
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future oil and gas prices; and |
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future development and operating costs. |
Management believes the assumptions are reasonable based on the information available at the
time of the estimates. However, actual results could vary considerably which could cause material
variances in the estimated quantities of proved oil and natural gas reserves in the aggregate and
for a particular geographic location or future net revenues, including production, revenues, taxes
and development and operating expenditures. Any significant variation from these assumptions could
result in the actual quantity of reserves and future net cash flows being materially different from
the estimates. In addition, estimates of reserves may be subject to downward or upward revision
based upon production history, results of future exploration and development, prevailing oil and
natural gas prices, operating and development costs and other factors. Because a complete review
of reserve projections is only done at the end of the year, any material change in a reserve
estimate is included in subsequent reserve reports.
Failure to find or acquire additional reserves will cause reserves and production to decline
materially from their current levels.
The rate of production from oil and natural gas properties generally declines as reserves are
depleted. The Companys proved reserves will decline materially as reserves are produced except to
the extent that the Company acquires additional properties containing proved reserves, conducts
successful exploration and development drilling, successfully applies new technologies or
identifies additional behind-pipe zones or secondary recovery reserves. Future oil and natural gas
production is therefore highly dependent upon the level of success in acquiring or finding
additional reserves. The above activities must be done in conjunction with well operators, as the
Company does not operate any of its wells.
Drilling for oil and natural gas invariably involves unprofitable efforts, not only from dry
wells but also from wells that are productive but do not produce sufficient net reserves to return
a profit after deducting drilling, operating and other costs. In addition, wells that are
profitable may not achieve a targeted rate of return. The Company relies on the operators seismic
data and other advanced technologies in identifying prospects and in conducting exploration
activities. The seismic data and other technologies used do not allow operators to know
conclusively prior to drilling a well whether oil or natural gas is present or may be produced economically.
The ultimate cost of drilling, completing and operating a well is controlled by well operators
and cost factors can adversely affect the economics of any project. Further drilling operations
may be curtailed, delayed or canceled as a result of numerous factors, including unexpected
drilling conditions, title problems, pressure or irregularities in formations, equipment failures
or accidents, adverse weather conditions, environmental and other governmental requirements and the
cost and availability of drilling rigs, equipment and services.
Oil and natural gas drilling and producing operations involve various risks.
The Company is subject to all the risks normally incident to the operation and development of
oil and natural gas properties and the drilling of oil and natural gas wells, including well
blowouts, cratering
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and explosions, pipe failures, fires, abnormal pressures, uncontrollable flows
of oil, natural gas, brine or well fluids, release of contaminants into the environment and other
environmental hazards and risks.
The Company maintains insurance against many potential losses or liabilities arising from well
operations in accordance with customary industry practices and in amounts believed by management to
be prudent. However, this insurance does not protect it against all operational risks. For
example, the Company does not maintain business interruption insurance. Additionally, pollution
and environmental risks generally are not fully insurable. These risks could give rise to
significant uninsured costs that could have a material adverse effect upon the Companys financial
results.
We cannot control activities on properties we do not operate.
The Company does not operate any of the properties in which it has an interest and has very
limited ability to exercise influence over operations for these properties or their associated
costs. Dependence on the operator and other working interest owners for these projects and the
limited ability to influence operations and associated costs could materially and adversely affect
the realization of targeted returns on capital in drilling or acquisition activities and targeted
production growth rates. The success and timing of drilling, development and exploitation
activities on properties operated by others depend on a number of factors that are beyond the
Companys control, including the operators expertise and financial resources, approval of other
participants for drilling wells and utilization of technology.
Shortages of oil field equipment, services, qualified personnel and resulting cost increases could
adversely affect results of operations.
The demand for qualified and experienced field personnel to drill wells and conduct field
operations, geologists, geophysicists, engineers and other professionals in the oil and natural gas
industry can fluctuate significantly, often in correlation with oil and natural gas prices, causing
periodic shortages. There have also been shortages of drilling rigs and other equipment, as demand
for rigs and equipment has increased along with the number of wells being drilled. These factors
also cause significant increases in costs for equipment, services and personnel. Higher oil and
natural gas prices generally stimulate increased demand and result in increased prices for drilling
rigs, crews and associated supplies, equipment and services. These shortages or price increases
could adversely affect the Companys profit margin, cash flow and operating results, or restrict
its ability to drill wells and conduct ordinary operations.
Competition in the oil and natural gas industry is intense, and most of our competitors have
greater financial and other resources than we do.
We compete in the highly competitive areas of oil and natural gas acquisition, development,
exploration and production. We face intense competition from both major and other independent oil
and natural gas companies in each of the following areas:
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seeking to acquire desirable producing properties or new properties for future exploration; and |
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seeking to acquire the equipment and expertise necessary to develop and operate properties. |
Many of our competitors have financial and other resources substantially greater than ours,
and some of them are fully integrated oil companies. These companies are able to pay more for
development prospects and productive oil and natural gas properties and may be able to define,
evaluate, bid for and purchase a greater number of properties and prospects than our financial or
human resources permit. Our ability to develop and exploit our oil and natural gas properties and
to acquire additional properties in the future will depend upon our ability to successfully join in
drilling with operators, evaluate and select
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suitable properties and consummate transactions in this highly competitive environment.
ITEM 1B UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None
ITEM 2 PROPERTIES
At September 30, 2007, Panhandles principal properties consisted of perpetual ownership of
254,692 net mineral acres, held principally in tracts in Oklahoma, New Mexico, Texas and nine other
states. The Company also held leases on 20,737 net acres of minerals primarily in Oklahoma. At
September 30, 2007, Panhandle held royalty and/or working interests in 4,306 producing oil or gas
wells, and 44 wells in the process of being drilled or completed.
Panhandle does not have current abstracts or title opinions on all of its mineral properties
and, therefore, cannot be certain that it has unencumbered title to all of these properties. In
recent years, few challenges have been made against the Companys fee title to its properties.
Panhandle pays ad valorem taxes on its minerals owned in certain states.
ACREAGE
Mineral Interests Owned
The following table of mineral interests owned reflects, at September 30, 2007, in each
respective state, the number of net and gross acres, net and gross producing acres, net and gross
acres leased, and net and gross acres open (unleased).
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross |
|
Net |
|
Acres |
|
Net |
|
Gross |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net |
|
Acres |
|
Acres Leased |
|
Leased |
|
Acres |
|
Acres |
|
|
Net |
|
Gross |
|
Acres Prodg |
|
Prodg |
|
to Others |
|
to Others |
|
Open |
|
Open |
State |
|
Acres |
|
Acres |
|
(1) |
|
(1) |
|
(2) |
|
(2) |
|
(3) |
|
(3) |
|
Arkansas |
|
|
10,038 |
|
|
|
44,793 |
|
|
|
1,065 |
|
|
|
3,089 |
|
|
|
8,778 |
|
|
|
41,151 |
|
|
|
195 |
|
|
|
553 |
|
Colorado |
|
|
8,326 |
|
|
|
39,299 |
|
|
|
109 |
|
|
|
219 |
|
|
|
30 |
|
|
|
200 |
|
|
|
8,187 |
|
|
|
38,880 |
|
Florida |
|
|
5,602 |
|
|
|
12,239 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,602 |
|
|
|
12,239 |
|
Kansas |
|
|
3,082 |
|
|
|
11,816 |
|
|
|
152 |
|
|
|
1,280 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,930 |
|
|
|
10,536 |
|
Montana |
|
|
1,007 |
|
|
|
17,947 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11 |
|
|
|
1,599 |
|
|
|
996 |
|
|
|
16,348 |
|
North Dakota |
|
|
11,179 |
|
|
|
64,286 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15 |
|
|
|
600 |
|
|
|
11,164 |
|
|
|
63,686 |
|
New Mexico |
|
|
57,396 |
|
|
|
174,460 |
|
|
|
1,352 |
|
|
|
7,125 |
|
|
|
320 |
|
|
|
320 |
|
|
|
55,724 |
|
|
|
167,015 |
|
Oklahoma |
|
|
113,013 |
|
|
|
940,145 |
|
|
|
32,481 |
|
|
|
265,472 |
|
|
|
3,259 |
|
|
|
27,759 |
|
|
|
77,273 |
|
|
|
646,914 |
|
South Dakota |
|
|
1,825 |
|
|
|
9,300 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,825 |
|
|
|
9,300 |
|
Texas |
|
|
43,180 |
|
|
|
361,444 |
|
|
|
7,216 |
|
|
|
68,510 |
|
|
|
598 |
|
|
|
4,909 |
|
|
|
35,366 |
|
|
|
288,025 |
|
OTHER |
|
|
44 |
|
|
|
279 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
44 |
|
|
|
279 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total: |
|
|
254,692 |
|
|
|
1,676,008 |
|
|
|
42,375 |
|
|
|
345,695 |
|
|
|
13,011 |
|
|
|
76,538 |
|
|
|
199,306 |
|
|
|
1,253,775 |
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Producing represents the mineral acres in which Panhandle owns a royalty or working
interest in a producing well. |
|
(2) |
|
Leased represents the mineral acres owned by Panhandle that are leased to third parties but
not producing. |
|
(3) |
|
Open represents mineral acres owned by Panhandle that are not leased or in production. |
(9)
Leases
The following table reflects net mineral acres leased from others, lease expiration dates, and
net leased acres held by production.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Acres |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Held by |
State |
|
Net Acres |
|
Lease Acres Expiring |
|
Production |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
2009 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Kansas |
|
|
2,117 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,117 |
|
Oklahoma |
|
|
16,561 |
|
|
|
1,115 |
|
|
|
450 |
|
|
|
1,467 |
|
|
|
13,529 |
|
Texas |
|
|
527 |
|
|
|
26 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
32 |
|
|
|
468 |
|
Other |
|
|
1,532 |
|
|
|
92 |
|
|
|
67 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,373 |
|
|
TOTAL |
|
|
20,737 |
|
|
|
1,233 |
|
|
|
518 |
|
|
|
1,499 |
|
|
|
17,487 |
|
|
PROVED RESERVES
The following table summarizes estimates of the proved reserves of oil and gas held by
Panhandle. All reserves are located within the United States and are principally made up of small
interests in approximately 4,300 individual wells. Because the Companys non-producing mineral and
leasehold interests consist of various small interests in numerous tracts located primarily in
Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas and because the Company is a non-operator and must rely on third
parties to propose and drill and operate producing wells, it is not feasible or possible to provide
estimates of all proved undeveloped reserves and associated future net revenues. The Company is
currently providing proved undeveloped reserve estimates for wells that it has a substantial reason
to believe will be drilled in the very near term. In most cases, this means the Company has
received some type of notice from the operator that a well will be drilled. All reserve quantity
estimates for 2007 were prepared by Pinnacle Energy Services, LLC, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, a
consulting petroleum engineering firm. All reserve quantity estimates for 2006 and 2005 were
prepared by Campbell and Associates, Norman, Oklahoma, a consulting petroleum engineering firm.
Other than this report, the Companys reserve estimates are not filed with any other federal
agency.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Barrels of Oil |
|
Mcf of Gas |
Proved Developed Reserves |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, 2007 |
|
|
754,866 |
|
|
|
31,016,304 |
|
September 30, 2006 |
|
|
566,110 |
|
|
|
25,322,756 |
|
September 30, 2005 |
|
|
613,536 |
|
|
|
24,011,062 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proved Undeveloped Reserves |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, 2007 |
|
|
67,958 |
|
|
|
5,989,487 |
|
September 30, 2006 |
|
|
9,081 |
|
|
|
5,547,083 |
|
September 30, 2005 |
|
|
20,787 |
|
|
|
3,435,341 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Proved Reserves |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, 2007 |
|
|
822,824 |
|
|
|
37,005,791 |
|
September 30, 2006 |
|
|
575,191 |
|
|
|
30,869,839 |
|
September 30, 2005 |
|
|
634,323 |
|
|
|
27,446,403 |
|
These reserves exclude approximately 1.5 to 2.3 Bcf of CO2 gas reserves for the years
presented.
(10)
Because the determination of reserves is a function of testing, evaluating, developing oil and gas
reservoirs and establishing a production decline history, along with product price fluctuations,
estimates will change as future information concerning individual reservoirs is developed and as
market conditions change. Estimated reserve quantities and future net revenues are affected by
changes in product prices, and these prices have varied substantially in recent years and are
expected to vary substantially from current pricing in the future. Proved developed reserves are
those expected to be recovered through existing well bores under existing economic and operating
conditions. Proved undeveloped reserves are reserves that may be recovered from undrilled acreage
or units, but are limited to those sites directly offsetting established production units, have
sufficient geological data to indicate a reasonable expectation of commercial success and the
Company has reason to believe will be drilled in the very near term.
ESTIMATED FUTURE NET CASH FLOWS
Set forth below are estimated future net cash flows with respect to Panhandles proved
reserves (based on the estimated units set forth in the immediately preceding table) for the fiscal
year indicated, and the present value of such estimated future net cash flows, computed by applying
a 10% discount factor as required by the rules and regulations of the SEC. Estimated future net
cash flows have been computed by applying current prices at September 30 of each year to future
production of proved reserves less estimated future expenditures to be incurred with respect to the
development and production of such reserves. This pricing is based on SEC regulations. No federal
or state income taxes are included in estimated costs. However, the amounts are net of operating
costs and production taxes levied by the respective states. Prices used for determining future
cash flows from oil and natural gas for the periods ended September 30, 2007, 2006, 2005 were as
follows: 2007 $78.93, $5.50; 2006 $60.50, $3.49; 2005 $64.18, $11.54. These future net cash
flows should not be construed as the fair market value of the Companys reserves. A market value
determination would need to include many additional factors, including anticipated oil and gas
price increases or decreases.
Estimated Future Net Cash Flows (before federal income taxes)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9-30-07 |
|
|
9-30-06 |
|
|
9-30-05 |
|
Proved Developed |
|
$ |
175,044,930 |
|
|
$ |
94,939,418 |
|
|
$ |
265,189,328 |
|
Proved Undeveloped |
|
$ |
23,046,080 |
|
|
$ |
10,734,504 |
|
|
$ |
31,671,502 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Proved |
|
$ |
198,091,010 |
|
|
$ |
105,673,922 |
|
|
$ |
296,860,830 |
|
10% Discounted Present Value of Estimated Future Net Cash Flows (before federal income taxes)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9-30-07 |
|
|
9-30-06 |
|
|
9-30-05 |
|
Proved Developed |
|
$ |
103,316,060 |
|
|
$ |
62,920,576 |
|
|
$ |
169,417,252 |
|
Proved Undeveloped |
|
$ |
13,178,660 |
|
|
$ |
5,716,092 |
|
|
$ |
20,978,021 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Proved |
|
$ |
116,494,720 |
|
|
$ |
68,636,668 |
|
|
$ |
190,395,273 |
|
The future net cash flows are net of immaterial amounts of future cash flow to be received
from CO2 reserves. The large decrease in the natural gas price at September 30, 2006 resulted in
the decline of future net cash flows in 2006.
(11)
OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION
The following table sets forth the Companys net production of oil and gas for the fiscal
periods indicated.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended |
|
Year Ended |
|
Year Ended |
|
|
9-30-07 |
|
9-30-06 |
|
9-30-05 |
Bbls Oil |
|
|
107,344 |
|
|
|
97,139 |
|
|
|
101,581 |
|
Mcf Gas |
|
|
5,147,343 |
|
|
|
4,299,142 |
|
|
|
4,011,226 |
|
Mcfe |
|
|
5,791,407 |
|
|
|
4,881,976 |
|
|
|
4,620,712 |
|
Gas production includes 175,175, 192,957 and 183,743 Mcf of CO2 sold at average prices of
$.61, $.65 and $.51 per Mcf for the years ended September 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
AVERAGE SALES PRICES AND PRODUCTION COSTS
The following table sets forth unit price and cost data for the fiscal periods indicated.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended |
|
|
Year Ended |
|
|
Year Ended |
|
|
|
9-30-07 |
|
|
9-30-06 |
|
|
9-30-05 |
|
Average Sales Price |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Per Bbl, Oil |
|
$ |
62.81 |
|
|
$ |
63.44 |
|
|
$ |
51.30 |
|
Per Mcf, Gas |
|
$ |
5.97 |
|
|
$ |
6.94 |
|
|
$ |
6.24 |
|
Per Mcfe |
|
$ |
6.47 |
|
|
$ |
7.38 |
|
|
$ |
6.54 |
|
|
Average Production (lifting costs) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Per Mcfe of Gas) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
$ |
0.63 |
|
|
$ |
0.63 |
|
|
$ |
0.62 |
|
(2) |
|
$ |
0.42 |
|
|
$ |
0.45 |
|
|
$ |
0.42 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
1.05 |
|
|
$ |
1.08 |
|
|
$ |
1.04 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Includes actual well operating costs, compression, handling and marketing fees
paid on natural gas sales and other minor expenses associated with well operations. |
|
(2) |
|
Includes production taxes only. |
Approximately 27% of the Companys oil and gas revenue is generated from small royalty
interests in a few thousand wells. These royalty interests bear no share of the operating costs on
those producing wells.
GROSS AND NET PRODUCTIVE WELLS AND DEVELOPED ACRES
The following table sets forth Panhandles gross and net productive oil and gas wells as of
September 30, 2007. Panhandle owns fractional royalty interests or fractional working interests in
these wells. The Company does not operate any wells.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross Wells |
|
Net Wells |
Oil |
|
|
935 |
|
|
|
18.89 |
|
Gas |
|
|
3,371 |
|
|
|
76.95 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
4,306 |
|
|
|
95.84 |
|
(12)
Information on multiple completions is not available from Panhandles records, but the number
of such is insignificant.
As of September 30, 2007, Panhandle owned 345,695 gross developed mineral acres and 42,375 net
developed mineral acres. Panhandle has also leased from others 174,579 gross developed acres,
which contain 17,487 net developed acres.
UNDEVELOPED ACREAGE
As of September 30, 2007, Panhandle owned 1,253,775 gross and 199,306 net undeveloped mineral
acres, and leases on 19,643 gross and 3,250 net acres.
DRILLING ACTIVITY
The following net productive development and exploratory wells and net dry development and
exploratory wells in which the Company had a fractional royalty or working interest were drilled
and completed during the fiscal years indicated. Also shown are the net wells purchased during
these periods.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Productive Wells |
|
Net Dry Wells |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Development Wells |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fiscal year ended
September 30, 2005 |
|
|
5.485356 |
|
|
|
0.142047 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fiscal year ended
September 30, 2006 |
|
|
5.477069 |
|
|
|
0.139168 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fiscal year ended
September 30, 2007 |
|
|
6.215883 |
|
|
|
0.025393 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exploratory Wells |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fiscal year ended
September 30, 2005 |
|
|
0.584992 |
|
|
|
0.131758 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fiscal year ended
September 30, 2006 |
|
|
0.747225 |
|
|
|
0.159593 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fiscal year ended
September 30, 2007 |
|
|
1.539561 |
|
|
|
0.137873 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchased Wells |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fiscal year ended
September 30, 2005 |
|
|
1.660737 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fiscal year ended
September 30, 2006 |
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fiscal year ended
September 30, 2007 |
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
(13)
PRESENT ACTIVITIES
The following table sets forth the gross and net oil and gas wells drilling or testing as of
September 30, 2007, in which Panhandle owns a royalty or working interest. These wells are not yet
producing.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross Wells |
|
Net Wells |
Oil |
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
0.01000 |
|
Gas |
|
|
42 |
|
|
|
1.68387 |
|
OTHER FACILITIES
The Company leases 9,944 square feet of office space in Oklahoma City, OK. The lease
obligation ends in 2009.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
This report, including information included in, or incorporated by reference from, future
filings by the Company with the SEC, as well as information contained in written material, press
releases and oral statements, contain, or may contain, certain statements that are forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All statements, other than
statements of historical facts, included or incorporated by reference in this report, which address
activities, events or developments which are expected to, or anticipated will, or may, occur in the
future are forward-looking statements. The words believes, intends, expects, anticipates,
projects, estimates, predicts and similar expressions are used to identify forward-looking
statements.
These forward-looking statements include, among others, such things as: the amount and nature
of our future capital expenditures; wells to be drilled or reworked; prices for oil and natural
gas; demand for oil and natural gas; estimates of proved oil and natural gas reserves; development
and infill drilling potential; drilling prospects; business strategy; production of oil and natural
gas reserves; and expansion and growth of our business and operations.
These statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by the Company in light of
experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments
as well as other factors believed appropriate in the circumstances. However, whether actual
results and development will conform to our expectations and predictions is subject to a number of
risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from our
expectations.
One should not place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. The Company
does not currently intend to update forward-looking information and to release publicly the results
of any future revisions made to forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the
date of this report which reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
In order to provide a more thorough understanding of the possible effects of some of these
influences on any forward-looking statements made, the following discussion outlines certain
factors that in the future could cause consolidated results for 2008 and beyond to differ
materially from those that may be presented in any such forward-looking statement made by or on
behalf of the Company.
Commodity Prices. The prices received for oil and natural gas production have a direct impact
on the Companys revenues, profitability and cash flows as well as the ability to meet its
projected financial and operational goals. The prices for natural gas and crude oil are heavily
dependent on a number of factors beyond the Companys control, including: the demand for oil and
natural gas; weather conditions
(14)
in the continental United States (which can greatly influence the
demand for natural gas at any given time as well as the price we receive for such natural gas); and
the ability of current distribution systems in the United States to effectively meet the demand for
oil and natural gas at any given time, particularly in times of peak demand which may result
because of adverse weather conditions.
Oil prices are extremely sensitive to foreign influences based on political, social or
economic factors, any one of which could have an immediate and significant effect on the price and
supply of oil. In addition, prices of both natural gas and oil are becoming more and more
influenced by trading on the commodities markets which, at times, has increased the volatility
associated with these prices.
Uncertainty of Oil and Natural Gas Reserves. There are numerous uncertainties inherent in
estimating quantities of proved reserves and their values, including many factors beyond the
Companys control. The oil and natural gas reserve data included in this report represents only an
estimate of these reserves. Oil and natural gas reservoir engineering is a subjective and inexact
process of estimating underground accumulations of oil and natural gas that cannot be measured in
an exact manner. Estimates of economically recoverable oil and natural gas reserves depend on a
number of variable factors, including historical production from the area compared with production
from other producing areas, and assumptions concerning future oil and natural gas prices, future
operating costs, severance and excise taxes, development costs, and workover and remedial costs.
Some or all of these assumptions may vary considerably from actual results. For these
reasons, estimates of the economically recoverable quantities of oil and natural gas, and estimates
of the future net cash flows from oil and natural gas reserves prepared by different engineers or
by the same engineers but at different times may vary substantially. Accordingly, oil and natural
gas reserve estimates may be subject to periodic downward or upward adjustments. Actual
production, revenues and expenditures with respect to oil and natural gas reserves will vary from
estimates, and those variances can be material.
The information regarding discounted future net cash flows included in this report is not
necessarily the current market value of the estimated oil and natural gas reserves attributable to
the Companys properties. As required by the SEC, the estimated discounted future net cash flows
from proved oil and natural gas reserves are determined based on prices and costs as of the date of
the estimate. Actual future prices and costs may be materially higher or lower. Actual future net
cash flows are also affected, in part, by the amount and timing of oil and natural gas production,
supply and demand for oil and natural gas and increases or decreases in consumption.
In addition, the 10% discount factor required by the SEC for use in calculating discounted
future net cash flows for reporting purposes is not necessarily the most appropriate discount
factor based on interest rates in effect from time to time and the risks associated with operations
of the oil and natural gas industry in general.
ITEM 3 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
There were no material legal proceedings involving Panhandle or Wood Oil as of the date of
this report.
ITEM 4 SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No matters were submitted to a vote of Panhandles security holders during the fourth quarter
of the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007.
(15)
PART II
ITEM 5 MARKET FOR REGISTRANTS COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The Companys Class A Common Stock (Common Stock) is listed on the American Stock Exchange
(symbol PHX). The following table sets forth the high and low trade prices of the Common Stock
during the periods indicated (all share and per share amounts are adjusted for the 2-for-1 stock
split, effective on January 9, 2006):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quarter Ended |
|
High |
|
Low |
December 31, 2005 |
|
$ |
22.00 |
|
|
$ |
14.23 |
|
March 31, 2006 |
|
$ |
23.50 |
|
|
$ |
17.05 |
|
June 30, 2006 |
|
$ |
22.50 |
|
|
$ |
17.00 |
|
September 30, 2006 |
|
$ |
19.78 |
|
|
$ |
16.68 |
|
December 31, 2006 |
|
$ |
19.75 |
|
|
$ |
17.25 |
|
March 31, 2007 |
|
$ |
20.68 |
|
|
$ |
17.80 |
|
June 30, 2007 |
|
$ |
28.80 |
|
|
$ |
19.70 |
|
September 30, 2007 |
|
$ |
28.60 |
|
|
$ |
20.18 |
|
As of December 4, 2007, there were 1,826 holders of record of Panhandles Class A Common Stock
and approximately 3,000 beneficial owners.
During the past two years, cash dividends have been declared and paid as follows on the Class
A Common Stock:
|
|
|
|
|
Date |
|
Rate Per Share |
December 2005
|
|
$ |
0.025 |
|
March 2006
|
|
$ |
0.08 |
|
June 2006
|
|
$ |
0.04 |
|
September 2006
|
|
$ |
0.04 |
|
December 2006
|
|
$ |
0.04 |
|
March 2007
|
|
$ |
0.07 |
|
June 2007
|
|
$ |
0.07 |
|
September 2007
|
|
$ |
0.07 |
|
While the Company expects to continue to pay dividends on its common stock, the payment of
future cash dividends will depend upon, among other things, financial condition, funds from
operations, the level of capital and development expenditures, future business prospects,
contractual restrictions and any other factors considered relevant by the board of directors.
The Companys current line of credit loan agreement also contains a provision limiting the
paying or declaring of a cash dividend to twenty percent of net cash flow provided by operating
activities from the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows of the preceding twelve-month period. See
Note 4. to the consolidated financial statements contained herein at Item 8 Financial
Statements, for a further discussion of the loan agreement.
(16)
ITEM 6 SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table summarizes consolidated financial data of the Company and should be read
in conjunction with the Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations and the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company, including the Notes thereto,
included elsewhere in this report.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended September 30, |
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
2004 |
|
2003 |
|
|
|
Revenues |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oil & Gas Sales |
|
$ |
37,449,174 |
|
|
$ |
36,008,527 |
|
|
$ |
30,242,210 |
|
|
$ |
23,578,615 |
|
|
$ |
22,098,198 |
|
Lease Bonuses |
|
|
208,625 |
|
|
|
410,984 |
|
|
|
2,214,992 |
|
|
|
115,938 |
|
|
|
72,765 |
|
Interest & Other |
|
|
1,471,112 |
|
|
|
1,066,169 |
|
|
|
1,140,973 |
|
|
|
912,056 |
|
|
|
285,075 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
39,128,911 |
|
|
$ |
37,485,680 |
|
|
$ |
33,598,175 |
|
|
$ |
24,606,609 |
|
|
$ |
22,456,038 |
|
|
|
|
Costs and Expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lease Oper. Exp & Prod. Taxes |
|
$ |
6,057,456 |
|
|
$ |
5,262,834 |
|
|
$ |
4,802,595 |
|
|
$ |
4,098,124 |
|
|
$ |
4,013,572 |
|
Exploration Costs (A) |
|
|
1,050,069 |
|
|
|
222,892 |
|
|
|
784,741 |
|
|
|
236,939 |
|
|
|
469,224 |
|
Depr. Depl. Amortization |
|
|
15,291,625 |
|
|
|
10,142,367 |
|
|
|
7,506,571 |
|
|
|
6,115,500 |
|
|
|
5,783,457 |
|
Provision for Impairment |
|
|
3,761,832 |
|
|
|
3,009,953 |
|
|
|
232,295 |
|
|
|
841,687 |
|
|
|
692,220 |
|
Loss on Sale of Assets |
|
|
254,395 |
|
|
|
119,282 |
|
|
|
291,452 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gen. & Administrative |
|
|
3,877,492 |
|
|
|
3,335,899 |
|
|
|
4,545,208 |
|
|
|
3,033,437 |
|
|
|
2,666,177 |
|
Interest Expense |
|
|
133,578 |
|
|
|
232,234 |
|
|
|
359,527 |
|
|
|
488,097 |
|
|
|
699,266 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
30,426,447 |
|
|
$ |
22,325,461 |
|
|
$ |
18,522,389 |
|
|
$ |
14,813,784 |
|
|
$ |
14,323,916 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income Before Provision
For Income Taxes |
|
$ |
8,702,464 |
|
|
$ |
15,160,219 |
|
|
$ |
15,075,786 |
|
|
$ |
9,792,825 |
|
|
$ |
8,132,122 |
|
Cumulative effect of
accounting changes, net
of taxes of $28,500 (B) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
46,500 |
|
Provision for Income Taxes |
|
|
2,359,000 |
|
|
|
4,586,000 |
|
|
|
4,591,000 |
|
|
|
3,063,000 |
|
|
|
2,217,000 |
|
|
|
|
Net Income |
|
$ |
6,343,464 |
|
|
$ |
10,574,219 |
|
|
$ |
10,484,786 |
|
|
$ |
6,729,825 |
|
|
$ |
5,961,622 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic Earnings per share |
|
$ |
0.75 |
|
|
$ |
1.25 |
|
|
$ |
1.25 |
|
|
$ |
0.80 |
|
|
$ |
0.71 |
|
Diluted Earnings per share |
|
$ |
0.75 |
|
|
$ |
1.25 |
|
|
$ |
1.24 |
|
|
$ |
0.80 |
|
|
$ |
0.71 |
|
Dividends Declared per share |
|
$ |
0.25 |
|
|
$ |
0.185 |
|
|
$ |
0.125 |
|
|
$ |
0.09 |
|
|
$ |
0.07 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average
Shares Outstanding (C) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
|
8,499,233 |
|
|
|
8,479,406 |
|
|
|
8,390,280 |
|
|
|
8,357,566 |
|
|
|
8,325,488 |
|
Diluted |
|
|
8,499,233 |
|
|
|
8,479,406 |
|
|
|
8,450,238 |
|
|
|
8,457,602 |
|
|
|
8,414,852 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Cash Provided by (used in): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Activities |
|
$ |
28,106,500 |
|
|
$ |
23,470,145 |
|
|
$ |
17,909,249 |
|
|
$ |
15,583,362 |
|
|
$ |
13,487,890 |
|
Investing Activities |
|
$ |
(26,940,679 |
) |
|
$ |
(21,118,606 |
) |
|
$ |
(10,514,096 |
) |
|
$ |
(10,631,869 |
) |
|
$ |
(9,200,810 |
) |
Financing Activities |
|
$ |
(610,814 |
) |
|
$ |
(3,556,019 |
) |
|
$ |
(6,398,663 |
) |
|
$ |
(4,902,156 |
) |
|
$ |
(3,936,910 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Assets |
|
$ |
78,539,797 |
|
|
$ |
70,949,242 |
|
|
$ |
61,241,692 |
|
|
$ |
54,186,362 |
|
|
$ |
49,402,534 |
|
Long-Term Debt |
|
$ |
4,661,471 |
|
|
$ |
1,166,649 |
|
|
$ |
3,166,653 |
|
|
$ |
8,516,657 |
|
|
$ |
12,666,661 |
|
Shareholders Equity |
|
$ |
53,681,371 |
|
|
$ |
49,065,697 |
|
|
$ |
38,635,350 |
|
|
$ |
28,700,515 |
|
|
$ |
22,527,685 |
|
All share and per share amounts are adjusted for the effects of 2-for-1 stock splits, effective in
January 2006 and in April 2004.
|
|
|
(A) |
|
The Company uses the successful efforts method of accounting for its oil and
gas activities. |
(17)
|
|
|
(B) |
|
Represents the income effect of the adoption of SFAS No. 143, Accounting for
Asset Retirement Obligations on October 1, 2003. See Note 1: Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies of Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements herein. |
|
(C) |
|
Weighted average shares outstanding for basic and diluted earnings per share
are the same in fiscal year 2007 and 2006 due to the October 2005 amendment to the
Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors. |
ITEM 7 MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
General
The Companys principal line of business is the production and sale of oil and natural gas.
Results of operations are dependent upon the quantity of production and the price obtained for such
production. Prices received by the Company for the sale of its oil and natural gas have fluctuated
significantly from period to period. These fluctuations affect the Companys ability to maintain
or increase its production from existing oil and gas properties and to explore, develop or acquire
new properties. Capital expenditures, which increased significantly in 2006 and 2007, are expected
to again increase in 2008 which should translate into increased production volumes for the Company
going forward.
The following table reflects certain operating data for the periods presented:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Year Ended September 30, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Percent Incr. or |
|
|
|
|
|
Percent Incr. |
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
(Decr.) |
|
2006 |
|
or (Decr.) |
|
2005 |
|
|
|
Production: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oil (Bbls) |
|
|
107,344 |
|
|
|
11 |
% |
|
|
97,139 |
|
|
|
(4 |
%) |
|
|
101,581 |
|
Gas (Mcf) |
|
|
5,147,343 |
|
|
|
20 |
% |
|
|
4,299,142 |
|
|
|
7 |
% |
|
|
4,011,226 |
|
Mcfe |
|
|
5,791,407 |
|
|
|
19 |
% |
|
|
4,881,976 |
|
|
|
6 |
% |
|
|
4,620,712 |
|
Average Sales Price: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oil (per Bbl) |
|
$ |
62.81 |
|
|
|
(1 |
%) |
|
$ |
63.44 |
|
|
|
24 |
% |
|
$ |
51.30 |
|
Gas (per Mcf) |
|
$ |
5.97 |
|
|
|
(14 |
%) |
|
$ |
6.94 |
|
|
|
11 |
% |
|
$ |
6.24 |
|
Mcfe |
|
$ |
6.47 |
|
|
|
(12 |
%) |
|
$ |
7.38 |
|
|
|
13 |
% |
|
$ |
6.54 |
|
2007 Compared to 2006
Overview
The Company recorded net income of $6,343,464 in 2007, compared to net income of $10,574,219
in 2006. Total revenues were slightly higher in 2007 as a result of increased oil and gas sales
generated by increased sales volumes of oil and natural gas in 2007 as compared to 2006. However,
the revenue increases were more than offset by substantial increases in exploration costs,
depreciation, depletion and amortization and provision for impairment expense in 2007 as compared
to 2006.
(18)
Revenues
Total revenues increased $1,643,231 or 4% for 2007 as compared to 2006. The increase was the
result of a $1,440,647 increase in oil and natural gas sales, a $765,316 increase in combined
realized and unrealized gains on natural gas collar contracts and a $202,359 decrease in lease
bonuses and rentals. Oil and natural gas sales increases were due to an overall 19% increase in
oil and natural gas production, a 1% decrease in oil prices and a 14% decrease in natural gas
prices. The production increases are the result of the Companys continued strategy of
participating with higher interests in new wells, especially in the Dill City and Woodford Shale
areas where significant production is now being received from several newly completed wells. All
realized and unrealized gains from natural gas collar contracts in 2007 were a part of the revenue
increase as no hedging of natural gas prices had been implemented previously by the Company. The
decrease in lease bonuses and rentals is attributed to the Companys strategy of increasing its
average working interest in wells by participating with larger portions of its mineral acreage as
well proposals are received, thus leasing to third parties less. The table above outlines the
Companys production and average sales prices for oil and natural gas for 2007 and 2006. High
drilling activity continues in some key areas where the Company has significant mineral and
leasehold acreage positions and as the Company continues its strategy to increase its working
interest participation in new wells, 2008 budgeted drilling commitments have been increased to
$42.5 million. In 2008, the Company again expects to more than replace the production decline of
existing wells with new production from wells that come on line in 2008.
Production by quarter for 2007 was as follows;
|
|
|
|
|
First quarter |
|
1,334,357 mcfe |
Second quarter |
|
1,305,041 mcfe |
Third quarter |
|
1,432,023 mcfe |
Fourth quarter |
|
1,719,986 mcfe |
Realized and Unrealized Gains on Natural Gas Collar Contracts
As of September 30, 2007, the Companys fair value of derivative contracts (unrealized gain)
was $106,916. The Company had no derivative contracts during 2006. The Company received cash
payments (realized gains) in 2007 of $658,400 under the contracts.
Lease Operating Expenses and Production Taxes (LOE)
LOE increased $614,072 or 20% in 2007. The increase is a result of the increased number of
larger ownership wells going on line in 2007, (new wells normally have higher operating costs the
first several months of production) and the continuing increase in the overall number of wells in
which the Company has an interest. LOE costs per mcfe of production were $.63 in both 2007 and
2006.
Production Taxes
Production taxes increased $180,550 or 8% in 2007. The increase is the result of the higher
oil and gas revenues in 2007, as production taxes are paid as a percentage of these revenues.
Exploration Costs
Exploration costs increased $827,177 in 2007 as compared to 2006. This increase is
principally the result of a $467,868 exploratory dry hole drilled in 2007 as compared to a $143,264 exploratory
dry hole drilled in 2006. Since the Company utilizes the successful efforts method of accounting
for oil and gas operations, only exploratory dry holes result in their costs being charged to
exploration costs. Also,
(19)
the Company charges to exploration costs for leasehold deemed worthless
or the lease term had expired. Such costs were higher in 2007 as compared to 2006 by $479,420.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (DD&A)
DD&A increased $5,149,258 or 51% in 2007 to $2.64 per mcfe as compared to $2.08 per mcfe in
2006. Reductions in the estimate of remaining reserves on several properties, large increases in
drilling expenditures the last two years, due to the Companys participation with higher ownership
interests in new wells and high initial production on these newly drilled wells resulted in this
increase. On 34 of the Companys over 1,250 working interest wells, reserve evaluations were
reduced by the Companys consulting engineer resulting in approximately $2 million of additional
DD&A charges in 2007 as compared to 2006. DD&A on 16 significant new wells that began producing in
2007 accounted for another $1.3 million of the DD&A increase. The continued increase in drilling
expenditures which has added significantly to the depreciable base of the Companys properties
combined with the higher initial production received from these same properties (thus accelerating
the depreciation taken) accounts for the remainder of the increase.
Provision for Impairment
The provision for impairment increased $751,879 in 2007 as compared to 2006. One large
western Oklahoma field which was impaired by approximately $1.9 million in 2006 was again impaired
in 2007 by approximately $2.0 million as production, and thus ultimate reserves, from the wells in
this field has continued to decline at a faster rate than anticipated. The impairment of a Chaves
County, New Mexico field for approximately $402,000, a Winkler County, Texas field for
approximately $478,000 and a Beckham County, Oklahoma field for approximately $214,000 comprise
most of the remaining 2007 impairment provision.
Loss on Sale of Assets
Loss on sale of assets increased $135,113 in 2007 as compared to 2006. Several low performing
properties in southeast Oklahoma were sold in 2007 at a loss of $221,998. In 2006, one property
was sold at a loss of $94,275. Other insignificant sales accounted for the remainder in both 2007
and 2006.
General and Administrative Costs (G&A)
G&A costs increased $541,593 or 16% in 2007. Increases of approximately $290,000 of
directors expense, $147,000 of salary and benefit related costs, $76,000 of consulting costs and
$20,000 of legal costs account for the majority of the overall increase in G&A costs. Of the
directors expense increase, approximately $288,000 relates to an amendment to the Directors
Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan) that was effective October 19, 2005. The Plan was amended so
that on retirement, termination or death of the director or on a change in control of the Company,
the shares accrued under the Plan will be issued to the director. No shares are issued to a
director until the occurrence of one of these events. This amendment removed the conversion to
cash option previously available under the Plan, thus eliminating the requirement (after October
19, 2005) that the deferred compensation accounts be adjusted for changes in the market value of
the Companys common stock. The adjustment of the deferred compensation liability to market value
of the shares at the closing price on October 19, 2005 resulted in a credit to G&A of approximately
$288,000. After the October 19, 2005 adjustment, the deferred compensation liability was
reclassified to stockholders equity.
Interest Expense
Interest expense decreased in 2007 due to lower outstanding debt balances.
(20)
Provision for Income Taxes
Provision for income taxes decreased $2,227,000 in 2007 as compared to 2006 as a result of
income before provision for income tax decreasing by $6,457,755. The Company utilizes excess
percentage depletion to reduce its effective tax rate from the federal statutory rate. The
effective tax rate was 27.1% for 2007 and 30.3% for 2006.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At September 30, 2007, the Company had positive working capital of $7,191,111 as compared to
$4,997,714 at September 30, 2006. Items with positive effects on working capital include increase
in cash of $555,007, increase in oil and gas sales receivable of $1,631,627 and decrease in
long-term debt due within one year of $2,000,004. Items that had a negative effect include a
decrease in income tax and other receivable of $1,772,987 and an increase in accounts payable of
$209,079. Cash and oil and gas sales receivable have increased as a result of an overall increase
in revenue. The short-term portion of the long-term debt was eliminated as a term loan was paid
off on September 1, 2007. The decrease in income tax and other receivable mainly relates to the
Companys receipt of a $1 million income tax refund in 2007 and alternative minimum tax due for
2007 of $503,000. Accounts payable increased due to the increased participation in drilling new
wells. Capital expenditures increased and will continue to increase as the Company implements its
strategy of increasing the average working interest in new wells drilled, the drilling of oil and
natural gas wells continues to increase in number and costs of drilling and equipping new wells
continues to increase.
Cash flow from operating activities increased 16% over last year. Additions to properties and
equipment for oil and gas activities for 2007 amounted to $28,112,522, as compared to $22,624,040
for 2006. Management currently expects capital commitments for oil and gas activities to be
approximately $44.7 million for 2008. This includes expected well drilling and equipment costs of
$42.5 million and $2.2 for both leasehold acreage purchases and workover expenses on existing
wells. The $42.5 million commitment budget is expected to include expenditures of approximately
$25 million on gas resource drilling projects principally in southeast Oklahoma and Arkansas and
$17 million on drilling projects in western Oklahoma. Any acquisition of oil and gas properties
would further increase capital expenditures. As the Company does not operate any of the wells in
which it participates, it is difficult to predict which or how many wells will actually be drilled
in fiscal 2008.
The Company has historically funded capital expenditures, overhead costs and dividend payments
from operating cash flow and has utilized, at times, its bank revolving line-of-credit facility to
help fund these expenditures. The $50 million facility currently has a $10 million borrowing base
which could probably be expanded up to the $50 million maximum, if needed. The borrowing base is
set by the Company to minimize the fee on the unused portion of the borrowing base. Based on
expected natural gas production volumes and prices for fiscal 2008, the expected capital
expenditure level discussed above, and no meaningful acquisitions of oil and gas properties,
borrowings of $10-15 million in fiscal 2008 are possible. Changes in production volumes or pricing
or an acceleration or slowing down of the development in the gas resource projects would materially
affect anticipated borrowings.
Contractual Obligations
In October 2006, the Company arranged a new credit facility with Bank of Oklahoma (BOK)
replacing its credit facility with BancFirst of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The BOK Agreement
consisted of a term loan in the amount of $2,500,000 and a revolving loan in the amount of
$50,000,000 which is subject to a semi-annual borrowing base determination. The current borrowing base under the BOK
Agreement is $10,000,000. The term loan matured on September 1, 2007 and was paid off, and the
revolving loan matures on October 31, 2009. Monthly payments, began December 1, 2006 on the term
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loan and were $250,000, plus accrued interest. Borrowings under the revolving loan are due at
maturity. The term loans interest rate was 30 day LIBOR plus .75%. The revolving loan bears
interest at the national prime rate minus from 1.375% to .75%, or 30 day LIBOR plus from 1.375% to
2.0%. The interest rate charged will be based on the percent of the value advanced of the
calculated loan value of Panhandles oil and gas reserves. The interest rate spread from LIBOR or
the prime rate increases as a larger percent of the loan value of Panhandles oil and gas
properties is advanced.
Determinations of the borrowing base are made semi-annually or whenever BOK believes there has
been a material change in the value of Panhandles oil and gas properties. The loan agreement
contains customary covenants which, among other things, require periodic financial and reserve
reporting and limit the Companys incurrence of indebtedness, liens, dividends and acquisitions of
treasury stock, and require the Company to maintain certain financial ratios. At September 30,
2007, the Company was in compliance with these covenants.
The table below summarizes the Companys contractual obligations under the BOK facility, as of
September 30, 2007:
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Hedging
Effective January 1, 2007, the Company entered into the following three natural gas collar
contracts.
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January through December of 2007
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January through December of 2007
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Subsequent to year end, in November 2007, the Company entered into the following natural gas
collar contracts.
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April through September of 2008
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October through December of 2008
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January through March of 2008
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April through September of 2008
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October through December of 2008
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January through March of 2008
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April through September of 2008
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October through December of 2008
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The derivative instruments will settle based on the prices above which are basis adjusted and
tied to certain pipelines in Oklahoma.
2006 Compared to 2005
Overview
The Company recorded net income of $10,574,219 in 2006, compared to net income of $10,484,786
in 2005. Total revenues were higher in 2006 as a result of increased oil and gas sales generated
by increases in the average sales prices of oil and natural gas and increased sales volumes of
natural gas in 2006 as compared to 2005. The revenue increases were offset by substantial
increases in depreciation, depletion and amortization and provision for impairment expense in 2006
as compared to 2005.
Revenues
Total revenues increased $3,887,505 or 12% for 2006 as compared to 2005. The increase was the
result of a $5,766,317 increase in oil and natural gas sales revenues offset by a decline in lease
bonus revenues of $1,804,008. The increase in oil and gas sales revenues resulted from a 24% and
11% increase in the average sales price for oil and natural gas, respectively, and a 7% increase in
gas sales volumes. The decrease in lease bonus revenue in 2006 is a result of the Company leasing
all of its non-producing mineral acreage in Arkansas in 2005. The total lease bonus, net of
associated basis, was $1,879,467, as compared to normal leasing activity in 2006. The table above
outlines the Companys production and average sales prices for oil and natural gas for 2006 and
2005.
The continuing increase in drilling expenditures and the Companys stated goal of increasing
its working interest percentage in new wells drilled is expected to result in continuing increased
production volumes for gas in 2007, as compared to 2006. The Company has announced a significant
increase, to $31.5 million, in its drilling budget for 2007. Drilling continues to be concentrated
on natural gas prospects and new wells expected to be put on line in 2007 should continue to more
than replace the decline of existing well production.
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Production by quarter for 2006 was as follows:
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Second quarter
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Third quarter
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Fourth quarter
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Lease Operating Expenses and Production Taxes (LOE)
LOE increased $175,499 or 6% in 2006. The increase is a result of new larger percentage
ownership wells going on line in 2006, as new wells normally have higher operating costs the first
several months of production, the continuing increase in the number of wells in which the Company
has an interest and general oilfield price increases. In addition water disposal costs on one new
well have been disproportionately high. LOE costs per mcfe of production were $.63 in 2006 as
compared to $.62 in 2005.
Production Taxes
Production taxes increased $284,740 or 15% in 2006. The increase is the result of the higher
oil and gas revenues in 2006, as production taxes are paid as a percentage of these revenues.
Exploration Costs
Exploration costs decreased $561,849 in 2006 as compared to 2005. This decrease is
principally the result of three higher cost exploratory dry holes drilled in 2005 as compared to
only one in 2006. Since the Company utilizes the successful efforts method of accounting for oil
and gas operations, only exploratory dry holes result in their costs being charged to exploration
costs. Also, the Companys charge to exploration costs for leasehold deemed worthless or the lease
term had expired was higher in 2005.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (DD&A)
DD&A increased $2,635,796 or 35% in 2006. The increase is a result of higher costs in 2006 on
new wells as general oilfield price increases have been substantial the last two years. These
higher costs then must be depreciated. In addition, projected remaining production volumes were
reduced on some wells, which then increases current DD&A costs. Further, high initial production
rates and the inordinate amount of certain wells total estimated reserves being produced rapidly
causes DD&A to be heavily weighted to the front end of these wells lives.
Provision for Impairment
The provision for impairment increased $2,777,658 in 2006 as compared to 2005. The impairment
provision in 2005 benefited from higher natural gas prices (as of September 30, 2005) used in the
fair value calculations as compared to substantially lower prices used in the 2006 calculation.
Natural gas prices declined dramatically during the fourth fiscal quarter of 2006, and were at a
low point for fiscal 2006 at September 30. Market price for natural gas affects the economic
evaluation of properties and the potential impairment calculation. The 2006 provision was
principally the result of one 27 well field in which the more recent wells drilled were not as good
as earlier well results. The last well drilled in the field, which was a large interest well
(25%), resulted in a poor well and caused the entire field to be in an impaired status. This
fields carrying value was impaired by approximately $1.9 million. An adjacent one well field also
incurred a $.5 million impairment in 2006.
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Loss on Sale of Assets
Loss on sale of assets decreased $172,170 in 2006 as compared to 2005. Several low performing
properties were sold in 2005 at a loss, with one group of wells sold at a loss of approximately
$200,000. In 2006, one property was sold at a loss of $94,275, and other insignificant sales
accounted for the remaining $25,007.
General and Administrative Costs (G&A)
G&A costs decreased $1,209,309 or 27% in 2006. The decrease is the result of an amendment to
the Directors Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan). Effective October 19, 2005, the Plan was
amended so that on retirement, termination or death of the director, or on a change in control of
the Company, the shares accrued under the Plan will be issued to the director. No shares are
issued to a director until the occurrence of one of these events. This amendment removed the
conversion to cash option available under the Plan, which eliminated the requirement to adjust the
deferred compensation liability for changes in the market value of the Companys common stock after
October 19, 2005. The adjustment of the liability to market value of the shares at the closing
price on October 19, 2005 resulted in a credit to G&A of approximately $288,000 as compared to a
charge of approximately $990,000 in 2005. In addition, the deferred compensation liability after
the October 19, 2005 adjustment was reclassified to stockholders equity.
Interest Expense
Interest expense decreased in 2006 due to lower outstanding debt balances.
Provision for Income Taxes
The 2006 provision for income taxes was basically flat as compared to 2005, as income before
provision for income tax increased only $84,433. The Company utilizes excess percentage depletion
to reduce its effective tax rate from the federal statutory rate. The effective tax rate was 30.3%
for 2006 and 30.5% for 2005.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities. However, the accounting principles used by the Company
generally do not change the Companys reported cash flows or liquidity. Generally, accounting
rules do not involve a selection among alternatives, but involve a selection of the appropriate
policies for applying the basic principles. Interpretation of the existing rules must be done and
judgments made on how the specifics of a given rule apply to the Company.
The more significant reporting areas impacted by managements judgments and estimates are
crude oil and natural gas reserve estimation, impairment of assets, oil and gas sales revenue
accruals and tax accruals. Managements judgments and estimates in these areas are based on
information available from both internal and external sources, including engineers, geologists and
historical experience in similar matters. Actual results could differ from the estimates as
additional information becomes known. The oil and gas sales revenue accrual is particularly
subject to estimates due to the Companys status as a non-operator on all of its properties.
Production information obtained from well operators is substantially delayed. This causes the
estimation of recent production, used in the oil and gas revenue accrual, to be subject to some
variations.
(25)
Oil and Gas Reserves
Of these judgments and estimates, management considers the estimation of crude oil and nature
gas reserves to be the most significant. These estimates affect the unaudited standardized measure
disclosures, as well as DD&A and impairment calculations. Changes in crude oil and natural gas
reserve estimates affect the Companys calculation of depreciation, depletion and amortization,
provision for abandonment and assessment of the need for asset impairments. On an annual basis,
with a limited scope semi-annual update, the Companys consulting engineer (the Company employed a
new consulting engineer beginning with the March 31, 2007 semi-annual update), with assistance from
Company geologists, prepares estimates of crude oil and natural gas reserves based on available
geologic and seismic data, reservoir pressure data, core analysis reports, well logs, analogous
reservoir performance history, production data and other available sources of engineering,
geological and geophysical information. As required by the guidelines and definitions established
by the SEC, these estimates are based on current crude oil and natural gas pricing. Crude oil and
natural gas prices are volatile and largely affected by worldwide production and consumption and
are outside the control of management. Projected future crude oil and natural gas pricing
assumptions are used by management to prepare estimates of crude oil and natural gas reserves used
in formulating managements overall operating decisions in the exploration and production segment.
Hedging
The Company periodically utilizes commodity price instruments, costless collars, to reduce its
exposure to unfavorable changes in natural gas prices. Volumes under such contracts are a portion
of expected production. The Companys collars contain a fixed floor price and a fixed ceiling
price. If market prices exceed the ceiling price or fall below the floor, then the Company will
receive the difference between the floor and market price or pay the difference between the ceiling
and market price. If market prices are between the ceiling and the floor, then no payments or
receipts related to the collars are required.
The Company accounts for its derivative contracts under Financial Accounting Standards Board
Statement No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, as amended, (SFAS
No. 133). Under the provision of SFAS No. 133, the Company is required to recognize all derivative
instruments as either assets or liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet at fair value. The
accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative depends on the intended use of the
derivative and resulting designation. For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges and meeting
the effectiveness guidelines of SFAS No. 133, changes in fair value are recognized in other
comprehensive income (loss) until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. Hedge effectiveness
is required to be measured at least quarterly based on relative changes in fair value between the
derivative contract and hedged item during the period of hedge designation. The ineffective
portion of a derivatives change in fair value is recognized currently in earnings. For derivative
instruments not designated as hedging instruments, the change in fair value is recognized in
earnings during the period of change as a change in derivative fair value. Amounts recorded in
unrealized gains (losses) on derivative activities do not represent cash gains or losses. Rather,
these amounts are temporary valuation swings in contracts that are not entitled to receive hedge
accounting treatment.
Successful Efforts Method of Accounting
The Company has elected to utilize the successful efforts method of accounting for its oil and
gas exploration and development activities. Exploration expenses, including geological and
geophysical costs, rentals and exploratory dry holes, are charged against income as incurred.
Costs of successful wells and related production equipment and developmental dry holes are
capitalized and amortized by property using the unit-of-production method as oil and gas is
produced. This accounting method may
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yield significantly different operating results than the full cost method.
Impairment of Assets
All long-lived assets, principally oil and gas properties, are monitored for potential
impairment when circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may be greater than its
future net cash flows. The evaluations involve significant judgment since the results are based on
estimated future events, such as inflation rates, future sales prices for oil and gas, future
production costs, estimates of future oil and gas reserves to be recovered and the timing thereof,
the economic and regulatory climates and other factors. The need to test a property for impairment
may result from significant declines in sales prices or unfavorable adjustments to oil and gas
reserves. Any assets held for sale are reviewed for impairment when the Company approves the plan
to sell. Estimates of anticipated sales prices are highly judgmental and subject to material
revision in future periods. Because of the uncertainty inherent in these factors, the Company
cannot predict when or if future impairment charges will be recorded.
Oil and Gas Sales Revenue Accrual
The Company does not operate any of its oil and gas properties, and it primarily holds small
interests in approximately 4,300 wells. Thus, obtaining timely production data from the well
operators is extremely difficult. This requires the Company to utilize past production receipts
and estimated sales price information to estimate its oil and gas sales revenue accrual at the end
of each quarterly period. The oil and gas accrual can be impacted by many variables, including
initial high production rates of new wells and subsequent rapid decline rates of those wells and
rapidly changing market prices for natural gas. This could lead to an over or under accrual of oil
and gas sales at the end of any particular quarter. Based on past history, the estimated accrual
has been materially accurate.
Income Taxes
The estimation of the amounts of income tax to be recorded by the Company involves
interpretation of complex tax laws and regulations as well as the completion of complex
calculations, including the determination of the Companys percentage depletion deduction.
Although the Companys management believes its tax accruals are adequate, differences may occur in
the future depending on the resolution of pending and new tax laws, regulations and
interpretations.
The above description of the Companys critical accounting policies is not intended to be an
all-inclusive discussion of the uncertainties considered and estimates made by management in
applying accounting principles and policies. Results may vary significantly if different policies
were used or required and if new or different information becomes known to management.
ITEM 7A QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Companys results of operations and operating cash flows can be significantly impacted by
changes in market prices for oil and gas. Based on the Companys 2007 production, a $.10 per Mcf
change in the price received for natural gas production would result in a corresponding $515,000
annual change in pre-tax operating cash flow. A $1.00 per barrel change in the price received for
oil production would result in a corresponding $107,000 annual change in pre-tax operating cash
flow. Cash flows could also be impacted, to a lesser extent, by changes in the market interest
rates related to the Companys credit facilities. The revolving loan bears interest at the
national prime rate minus from 1.375% to .75%, or 30 day LIBOR plus from 1.375% to 2.0%. At
September 30, 2007, the Company had $4,661,471 outstanding under these facilities. A change of .5%
in the prime rate or on LIBOR would result in a change to interest expense of $23,307.
(27)
The Company periodically utilizes certain commodity price instruments, costless collars, to
reduce its exposure to unfavorable changes in natural gas prices. Volumes under such contracts are
a portion of expected production. The Companys collars contain a fixed floor price and a fixed
ceiling price. If market prices exceed the ceiling price or fall below the floor, then the Company
will receive the difference between the floor and market price or pay the difference between the
ceiling and market price. If market prices are between the ceiling and the floor, then no payments
or receipts related to the collars are required.
The Company had not, through fiscal 2006, entered into derivative instruments to hedge the
price risk on its oil and gas production. Beginning in fiscal year 2007, the Company has entered
in costless collar arrangements intended to reduce the Companys exposure to short-term
fluctuations in the price of natural gas. These arrangements cover only a portion of the Companys
production and provide only partial price protection against declines in natural gas prices. These
economic hedging arrangements may expose the Company to risk of financial loss and limit the
benefit of future increases in prices. The derivative instruments will settle based on the prices
below which are basis adjusted and tied to certain pipelines in Oklahoma.
Effective January 1, 2007, the Company entered into the following three natural gas collar
contracts.
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Subsequent to year end, in November 2007, the Company entered into the following natural gas
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October through December of 2008
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April through September of 2008
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October through December of 2008
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October through December of 2008
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(28)
While the Company believes that its derivative contracts are effective in achieving the risk
management objective for which they were intended, the Company has elected not to complete all of
the documentation requirements necessary under SFAS No. 133 to permit these derivative contracts to
be accounted for as cash flow hedges. The Companys fair value of derivative contracts was
$106,916 as of September 30, 2007 (none as of September 30, 2006) resulting in net unrealized gains
of $106,916 and realized gains of $658,400 in the year ended September 30, 2007.
ITEM 8 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
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Managements Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate
internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is defined in
Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act) as a
process designed by, or under the supervision of, the Companys principal executive and principal
financial officers and effected by the Companys board of directors, management and other
personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the
preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles, and includes those policies and procedures that:
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preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in
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unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Companys assets that could have a
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Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent
or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods
are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or
that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Internal control
over financial reporting cannot provide absolute assurance of achieving financial reporting
objectives because of its inherent limitations. Internal control over financial reporting is a
process that involves human diligence and compliance and is subject to lapses in judgment and
breakdowns resulting from human failures. Internal control over financial reporting also can be
circumvented by collusion or improper management override. Because of such limitations, there is a
risk that material misstatements may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by internal
control over financial reporting. However, these inherent limitations are known features of the
financial reporting process. Therefore, it is possible to design into the process safeguards to
reduce, though not eliminate, this risk.
The Companys management assessed the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over
financial reporting as of September 30, 2007. In making this assessment, the Companys management
used the criteria set forth in Internal Control Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on our assessment, management
has concluded that, as of September 30, 2007, the Companys internal control over financial
reporting was effective based on those criteria.
(30)
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc.
We have audited Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc.s internal control over financial reporting as of
September 30, 2007, based on criteria established in Internal ControlIntegrated Framework issued
by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the COSO criteria).
Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc.s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control
over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over
financial reporting included in the accompanying Managements Annual Report on Internal Control
Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the effectiveness of the
Companys internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was
maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal
control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and
evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk,
and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe
that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A companys internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable
assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial
statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A
companys internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1)
pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the
transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that
transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company
are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company;
and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized
acquisition, use or disposition of the companys assets that could have a material effect on the
financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or
detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are
subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that
the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal
control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2007, based on the COSO criteria.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc. as of
September 30, 2007 and 2006, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders
equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended September 30, 2007 and our
report dated December 10, 2007 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
December 10, 2007
(31)
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc. (the
Company) as of September 30, 2007 and 2006, and the related consolidated statements of income,
stockholders equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended September 30,
2007. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An
audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the consolidated financial position of Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc. at September 30, 2007
and 2006, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three
years in the period ended September 30, 2007, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting
principles.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board (United States), Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc.s internal control over financial reporting as of
September 30, 2007, based on criteria established in Internal ControlIntegrated Framework issued
by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated
December 10, 2007, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
December 10, 2007
(32)
Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
|
|
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
989,360 |
|
|
$ |
434,353 |
|
Oil and gas sales receivables |
|
|
8,103,250 |
|
|
|
6,471,623 |
|
Fair value of derivative contracts |
|
|
106,916 |
|
|
|
|
|
Refundable income taxes and other |
|
|
112,882 |
|
|
|
1,889,636 |
|
|
|
|
Total current assets |
|
|
9,312,408 |
|
|
|
8,795,612 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property and equipment at cost, based on successful
efforts accounting: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Producing oil and gas properties |
|
|
125,634,251 |
|
|
|
103,129,158 |
|
Non-producing oil and gas properties |
|
|
10,697,854 |
|
|
|
11,273,373 |
|
Furniture and fixtures |
|
|
625,455 |
|
|
|
562,047 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
136,957,560 |
|
|
|
114,964,578 |
|
Less accumulated depreciation, depletion, and
amortization |
|
|
68,424,645 |
|
|
|
53,654,385 |
|
|
|
|
Net properties and equipment |
|
|
68,532,915 |
|
|
|
61,310,193 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investments |
|
|
690,011 |
|
|
|
838,974 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other |
|
|
4,463 |
|
|
|
4,463 |
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
$ |
78,539,797 |
|
|
$ |
70,949,242 |
|
|
|
|
(Continued on next page)
See accompanying notes.
(33)
Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
Liabilities and Stockholders Equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable |
|
$ |
1,773,255 |
|
|
$ |
1,564,176 |
|
Accrued liabilities |
|
|
348,042 |
|
|
|
233,718 |
|
Long-term debt due within one year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,000,004 |
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities |
|
|
2,121,297 |
|
|
|
3,797,898 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt |
|
|
4,661,471 |
|
|
|
1,166,649 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
16,827,750 |
|
|
|
15,498,750 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Asset retirement obligation and
other noncurrent liabilities |
|
|
1,247,908 |
|
|
|
1,420,248 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders equity: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class A voting common stock, $.0166 par value;
24,000,000 shares authorized, 8,431,502 issued
and outstanding (8,422,529 in 2006) |
|
|
140,524 |
|
|
|
140,375 |
|
Capital in excess of par value |
|
|
2,146,071 |
|
|
|
1,924,587 |
|
Deferred directors compensation |
|
|
1,358,778 |
|
|
|
1,202,569 |
|
Retained earnings |
|
|
50,035,998 |
|
|
|
45,798,166 |
|
|
|
|
Total stockholders equity |
|
|
53,681,371 |
|
|
|
49,065,697 |
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
|
$ |
78,539,797 |
|
|
$ |
70,949,242 |
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes.
(34)
Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year ended September 30, |
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
|
|
Revenues: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oil and gas sales |
|
$ |
37,449,174 |
|
|
$ |
36,008,527 |
|
|
$ |
30,242,210 |
|
Lease bonuses and rentals |
|
|
208,625 |
|
|
|
410,984 |
|
|
|
2,214,992 |
|
Realized gains on gas collar contracts |
|
|
658,400 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized gains on gas collar contracts |
|
|
106,916 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain on sales and interest |
|
|
322,405 |
|
|
|
529,804 |
|
|
|
745,800 |
|
Income from partnerships |
|
|
383,391 |
|
|
|
536,365 |
|
|
|
395,173 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
39,128,911 |
|
|
|
37,485,680 |
|
|
|
33,598,175 |
|
Costs and expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lease operating expenses and production taxes |
|
|
6,057,456 |
|
|
|
5,262,834 |
|
|
|
4,802,595 |
|
Exploration costs |
|
|
1,050,069 |
|
|
|
222,892 |
|
|
|
784,741 |
|
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization |
|
|
15,291,625 |
|
|
|
10,142,367 |
|
|
|
7,506,571 |
|
Provision for impairment |
|
|
3,761,832 |
|
|
|
3,009,953 |
|
|
|
232,295 |
|
Loss on sale of assets |
|
|
254,395 |
|
|
|
119,282 |
|
|
|
291,452 |
|
General and administrative |
|
|
3,877,492 |
|
|
|
3,335,899 |
|
|
|
4,545,208 |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
133,578 |
|
|
|
232,234 |
|
|
|
359,527 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
30,426,447 |
|
|
|
22,325,461 |
|
|
|
18,522,389 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income before provision for income taxes |
|
|
8,702,464 |
|
|
|
15,160,219 |
|
|
|
15,075,786 |
|
Provision for income taxes |
|
|
2,359,000 |
|
|
|
4,586,000 |
|
|
|
4,591,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income |
|
$ |
6,343,464 |
|
|
$ |
10,574,219 |
|
|
$ |
10,484,786 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings per common share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
0.75 |
|
|
$ |
1.25 |
|
|
$ |
1.25 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings per common share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
0.75 |
|
|
$ |
1.25 |
|
|
$ |
1.24 |
|
See accompanying notes.
(35)
Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders Equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital in |
|
Deferred |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common Stock |
|
Excess of |
|
Directors |
|
Retained |
|
|
|
|
Shares |
|
Amount |
|
Par Value |
|
Compensation |
|
Earnings |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balances at September 30, 2004 |
|
|
8,379,566 |
|
|
$ |
139,660 |
|
|
$ |
1,217,020 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
27,343,835 |
|
|
$ |
28,700,515 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance of common shares to ESOP |
|
|
9,186 |
|
|
|
154 |
|
|
|
196,380 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
196,534 |
|
Issuance of common shares to
directors for services |
|
|
22,134 |
|
|
|
368 |
|
|
|
301,806 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
302,174 |
|
Dividends declared ($.125 per share) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,048,659 |
) |
|
|
(1,048,659 |
) |
Net Income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,484,786 |
|
|
|
10,484,786 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balances at September 30, 2005 |
|
|
8,410,886 |
|
|
$ |
140,182 |
|
|
$ |
1,715,206 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
36,779,962 |
|
|
$ |
38,635,350 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance of common shares to ESOP |
|
|
11,643 |
|
|
|
193 |
|
|
|
209,381 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
209,574 |
|
Increase in deferred directors compensation: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reclassification of liability |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,053,408 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,053,408 |
|
Charged to expense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
149,161 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
149,161 |
|
Dividends declared ($.185 per share) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,556,015 |
) |
|
|
(1,556,015 |
) |
Net Income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,574,219 |
|
|
|
10,574,219 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balances at September 30, 2006 |
|
|
8,422,529 |
|
|
$ |
140,375 |
|
|
$ |
1,924,587 |
|
|
$ |
1,202,569 |
|
|
$ |
45,798,166 |
|
|
$ |
49,065,697 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance of common shares to ESOP |
|
|
8,973 |
|
|
|
149 |
|
|
|
221,484 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
221,633 |
|
Issuance of common shares to
directors for services |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
156,209 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
156,209 |
|
Dividends declared ($.25 per share) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,105,632 |
) |
|
|
(2,105,632 |
) |
Net Income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,343,464 |
|
|
|
6,343,464 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balances at September 30, 2007 |
|
|
8,431,502 |
|
|
$ |
140,524 |
|
|
$ |
2,146,071 |
|
|
$ |
1,358,778 |
|
|
$ |
50,035,998 |
|
|
$ |
53,681,371 |
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes.
(36)
Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year ended September 30, |
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
|
|
Operating Activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
6,343,464 |
|
|
$ |
10,574,219 |
|
|
$ |
10,484,786 |
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation, depletion, amortization, and impairment |
|
|
19,053,457 |
|
|
|
13,152,320 |
|
|
|
7,738,866 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
1,329,000 |
|
|
|
2,177,000 |
|
|
|
1,072,750 |
|
Lease bonus income |
|
|
(45,954 |
) |
|
|
(95,892 |
) |
|
|
(2,133,337 |
) |
Exploration costs |
|
|
1,050,069 |
|
|
|
222,892 |
|
|
|
784,741 |
|
Net loss (gain) on sale of assets |
|
|
22,856 |
|
|
|
(415,951 |
) |
|
|
(365,288 |
) |
Equity in earnings of partnerships |
|
|
(383,391 |
) |
|
|
(536,365 |
) |
|
|
(395,173 |
) |
Distributions received from partnerships |
|
|
465,535 |
|
|
|
618,509 |
|
|
|
497,839 |
|
Common stock issued to ESOP |
|
|
221,633 |
|
|
|
209,574 |
|
|
|
196,534 |
|
Common stock (unissued) to Directors
Deferred Compensation Plan |
|
|
156,209 |
|
|
|
149,161 |
|
|
|
302,174 |
|
Cash provided (used) by changes in assets
and liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oil and gas sales receivables |
|
|
(1,631,627 |
) |
|
|
169,824 |
|
|
|
(1,678,455 |
) |
Fair value of dervative contracts |
|
|
(106,916 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Refundable income taxes and other |
|
|
1,635,853 |
|
|
|
(1,889,363 |
) |
|
|
218,375 |
|
Accounts payable |
|
|
(118,012 |
) |
|
|
(21,361 |
) |
|
|
131,540 |
|
Accrued directors deferred compensation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(281,897 |
) |
|
|
470,972 |
|
Accrued liabilities |
|
|
(96,831 |
) |
|
|
37,144 |
|
|
|
(16,744 |
) |
Income taxes payable |
|
|
211,155 |
|
|
|
(599,669 |
) |
|
|
599,669 |
|
|
|
|
Total adjustments |
|
|
21,763,036 |
|
|
|
12,895,926 |
|
|
|
7,424,463 |
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
|
28,106,500 |
|
|
|
23,470,145 |
|
|
|
17,909,249 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investing Activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital expenditures, including dry hole costs |
|
|
(27,785,431 |
) |
|
|
(21,738,745 |
) |
|
|
(14,998,876 |
) |
Proceeds from leasing of fee mineral acreage |
|
|
188,417 |
|
|
|
493,652 |
|
|
|
2,304,383 |
|
Sale or (purchase) of investment |
|
|
11,280 |
|
|
|
(282,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from sale of assets |
|
|
645,055 |
|
|
|
408,487 |
|
|
|
2,180,397 |
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
$ |
(26,940,679 |
) |
|
$ |
(21,118,606 |
) |
|
$ |
(10,514,096 |
) |
(Continued on next page)
See accompanying notes.
(37)
Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year ended September 30, |
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financing Activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Borrowings under debt agreement |
|
$ |
18,046,213 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
11,350,000 |
|
Payments of loan principal |
|
|
(16,551,395 |
) |
|
|
(2,000,004 |
) |
|
|
(16,700,004 |
) |
Payments of dividends |
|
|
(2,105,632 |
) |
|
|
(1,556,015 |
) |
|
|
(1,048,659 |
) |
|
|
|
Net cash used in financing activities |
|
|
(610,814 |
) |
|
|
(3,556,019 |
) |
|
|
(6,398,663 |
) |
|
|
|
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
555,007 |
|
|
|
(1,204,480 |
) |
|
|
996,490 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year |
|
|
434,353 |
|
|
|
1,638,833 |
|
|
|
642,343 |
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year |
|
$ |
989,360 |
|
|
$ |
434,353 |
|
|
$ |
1,638,833 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow
Information |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest paid |
|
$ |
140,350 |
|
|
$ |
219,898 |
|
|
$ |
367,333 |
|
Income taxes paid, net of refunds received |
|
$ |
(952,221 |
) |
|
$ |
4,781,462 |
|
|
$ |
2,668,870 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental schedule of noncash
investing and financing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reclassification of deferred compensation
liability as equity |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
1,053,408 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
Additions and revisions, net, to asset
retirement obligations |
|
$ |
(213,759 |
) |
|
$ |
141,158 |
|
|
$ |
494,508 |
|
Properties and equipment change
included in accounts payable |
|
$ |
327,091 |
|
|
$ |
885,295 |
|
|
$ |
(257,239 |
) |
See accompanying notes.
(38)
Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of Business
Since its formation, the Company has been involved in the acquisition and management of fee
mineral acreage and the exploration for, and development of, oil and gas properties, principally
involving the drilling of wells located on the Companys mineral acreage. Panhandles mineral
properties and other oil and gas interests are all located in the United States, primarily in
Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas. The Company is not the operator of any wells.
The majority of the Companys oil and gas production is from small interests in several thousand
wells located principally in Oklahoma. Approximately 82% of oil and gas revenues are derived from
the sale of natural gas. Substantially all the Companys oil and gas production is being sold
through the operators of the wells. The Company from time to time disposes of certain
non-material, non-core or small interest oil and gas properties as a normal course of business.
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc. and
its wholly owned subsidiaries after elimination of all material intercompany transactions.
Investments and other assets for the prior year have been reclassified to conform to the
current year presentation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results
could differ from those estimates.
Of these judgments and estimates, management considers the estimation of crude oil and nature
gas reserves to be the most significant. These estimates affect the unaudited standardized measure
disclosures, as well as DD&A and impairment calculations. Changes in crude oil and natural gas
reserve estimates affect the Companys calculation of depreciation, depletion and amortization,
provision for abandonment and assessment of the need for asset impairments. On an annual basis,
with a limited scope semi-annual update, the Companys consulting engineer (the Company employed a
new consulting engineer beginning with the March 31, 2007 semi-annual update), with assistance from
Company geologists, prepares estimates of crude oil and natural gas reserves based on available
geologic and seismic data, reservoir pressure data, core analysis reports, well logs, analogous
reservoir performance history, production data and other available sources of engineering,
geological and geophysical information. As required by the guidelines and definitions established
by the SEC, these estimates are based on year-end crude oil and natural gas pricing. Crude oil and
natural gas prices are volatile and largely affected by worldwide production and consumption and
are outside the control of management. Projected future crude oil and natural gas pricing
assumptions are used by management to prepare estimates of crude oil and natural gas reserves used
in formulating managements overall operating decisions in the exploration and production segment.
(39)
Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
The Company does not operate any of its oil and gas properties, and it primarily holds small
interests in several thousand wells, however in the last two years it has begun to take larger
interests in several new wells drilled each year. Obtaining timely production data from the well
operators is extremely difficult and in most cases substantially delayed. This causes the Company
to utilize past production receipts and estimated sales price information to estimate its oil and
gas sales revenue accrual at the end of each quarterly period. The oil and gas accrual can be
impacted by many variables, including the initial high production rates and possible rapid decline
rates of certain new wells and rapidly changing market prices for natural gas. The Company records
an accrual to actual adjustment in each succeeding quarter.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of all demand deposits and funds invested in short-term
investments with original maturities of three months or less.
Oil and Gas Sales and Gas Imbalances
The Company sells oil and natural gas to various customers, recognizing revenues as oil and
gas is produced and sold. The Company uses the sales method of accounting for gas imbalances in
those circumstances where it has underproduced or overproduced its ownership percentage in a
property. Under this method, a receivable or liability is recorded to the extent that an
underproduced or overproduced position in a reservoir cannot be recouped through the production of
remaining reserves. At September 30, 2007 and 2006, the Company had no material gas imbalances.
Charges for gathering and transportation are included in lease operating expenses and
production taxes.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Substantially all of the Companys accounts receivable are due from purchasers of oil and
natural gas or operators of the oil and gas properties. Oil and natural gas sales are generally
unsecured. The Company has not experienced any meaningful credit losses in prior years and is not
aware of any uncollectible accounts at September 30, 2007 or 2006.
Oil and Gas Producing Activities
The Company follows the successful efforts method of accounting for oil and gas producing
activities. Intangible drilling and other costs of successful wells and development dry holes are
capitalized and amortized. The costs of exploratory wells are initially capitalized, but charged
against income if and when the well is determined to be nonproductive. Oil and gas mineral and
leasehold costs are capitalized when incurred.
(40)
Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Derivatives
In fiscal 2007, the Company began using derivative instruments to hedge the price risk on
its gas production. The Company has entered in costless collar arrangements intended to
reduce the Companys exposure to short-term fluctuations in the price of natural gas.
Collar contracts set a minimum price, or floor, and a maximum price, or ceiling, and provide
for payments to the Company if the reference price falls below the floor or require payments
by the Company if the reference price rises above the ceiling. These arrangements cover
only a portion of the Companys production and provide only partial price protection against
declines in natural gas prices. These economic hedging arrangements may expose the Company
to risk of financial loss and limit the benefit of future increases in prices. The Company
accounts for its derivative activities under the guidance provided by SFAS No. 133
Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities as amended and recognizes all
of its derivatives as assets or liabilities in the balance sheet at fair value.
Effective January 1, 2007, the Company entered into the following three natural gas collar
contracts.
|
|
|
First Contract: |
|
|
Production volume covered |
|
30,000 mmbtu/month |
January through December of 2007 |
|
Floor of $6.00 and a ceiling of $9.20 |
Second Contract: |
|
|
Production volume covered |
|
40,000 mmbtu/month |
January through December of 2007 |
|
Floor of $6.00 and a ceiling of $9.20 |
Third Contract: |
|
|
Production volume covered |
|
30,000 mmbtu/month |
January through December of 2007 |
|
Floor of $6.00 and a ceiling of $10.20 |
Subsequent to year end, in November 2007, the Company entered into the following natural gas
collar contracts.
|
|
|
First Contract: |
|
|
Production volume covered |
|
40,000 mmbtu/month |
January through March of 2008 |
|
Floor of $6.60 and a ceiling of $8.85 |
April through September of 2008 |
|
Floor of $6.20 and a ceiling of $8.15 |
October through December of 2008 |
|
Floor of $6.50 and a ceiling of $8.90 |
Second Contract: |
|
|
Production volume covered |
|
40,000 mmbtu/month |
January through March of 2008 |
|
Floor of $6.60 and a ceiling of $9.10 |
April through September of 2008 |
|
Floor of $6.40 and a ceiling of $8.60 |
October through December of 2008 |
|
Floor of $6.90 and a ceiling of $9.15 |
Third Contract: |
|
|
Production volume covered |
|
40,000 mmbtu/month |
January through March of 2008 |
|
Floor of $6.55 and a ceiling of $8.80 |
April through September of 2008 |
|
Floor of $6.15 and a ceiling of $8.05 |
October through December of 2008 |
|
Floor of $6.55 and a ceiling of $8.75 |
(41)
Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Depreciation, Depletion, Amortization, and Impairment
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization of the costs of producing oil and gas properties are
generally computed using the units of production method primarily on a separate property basis
using proved reserves as estimated annually by a consulting petroleum engineer. Depreciation of
furniture and fixtures is computed using the straight-line method over estimated productive lives
of five to eight years.
Non-producing oil and gas properties include non-producing minerals, which have a net book
value of $5,351,731 at September 30, 2007, consisting of perpetual ownership of mineral interests
in several states, with 81% of the acreage in Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico. As mentioned these
mineral rights are perpetual and have been accumulated over the 81 year life of the Company. There
are approximately 212,000 acres of non-producing minerals in over 7,000 tracts owned by the
Company. An average tract contains 30 acres and the average cost per acre is $39. Since
inception, the Company has continually generated an interest in several thousand oil and gas wells
using its ownership of the fee mineral acres as an ownership basis. There continues to be
significant drilling activity each year on these mineral interests. Non-producing minerals are
being amortized straight-line over a thirty-three year period. These assets are considered a
long-term investment by the Company, they do not expire (as do oil and gas leases), in many cases
the same mineral acreage has seen several wells drilled over the span of several years and
development of this acreage has been steady since the 1960s. Given the above it was concluded
that a longer term amortization was appropriate and that 33 years, based on past history and
experience was a conservative range. Also, based on the fact that the minerals consist of a large
number of properties whose costs are not individually significant, and virtually all are in the
Companys core operating areas, the minerals are being amortized on an aggregate basis.
In accordance with the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 144, Accounting for
the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, the Company recognizes impairment losses for
long-lived assets when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows are not
sufficient to recover the assets carrying amount. The impairment loss is measured by comparing
the fair value of the asset to its carrying amount. Fair values are based on discounted cash flow
techniques considering expected future prices and costs and estimates of oil and gas quantities.
The Companys oil and gas properties were reviewed for indicators of impairment on a field-by-field
basis, resulting in the recognition of impairment provisions of $3,761,832, $3,009,953 and $232,295
respectively, for 2007, 2006 and 2005. The majority of the impairment recognized in 2005 relates
to fields comprised of a small number of wells or single wells on which the Company does not expect
sufficient future net cash flow to recover its carrying cost. The impairment in 2006 is mostly due
to two adjacent western Oklahoma fields on which earlier drilled wells performed better than more
recently drilled wells. These same fields experienced higher than expected overall production and
reserve volume declines in 2007, resulting in further impairment on both fields in 2007. The
impairments taken on these fields in 2006 and 2007 comprise approximately 66% of all impairment
costs.
(42)
Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Investments
Insignificant investments in partnerships and limited liability companies (LLC) that maintain
specific ownership accounts for each investor and where the Company holds an interest of five
percent or
greater, but does not have control of the partnership or LLC, are accounted for using the equity
method of accounting. The cost method is used to account for the Companys investment in one LLC
where the Company holds an interest of less than one percent.
Asset Retirement Obligations
The Company owns oil and natural gas properties which may require expenditures to plug and
abandon the wells when the oil and natural gas reserves in the wells are depleted. These
expenditures are recorded in the period in which the liability is incurred (at the time the wells
are drilled or acquired). The Company does not have any assets restricted for the purpose of
settling the plugging liabilities.
The following table shows the activity for the year ended September 30, 2007 relating to the
Companys retirement obligation for plugging liability:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Plugging |
|
|
|
Liability |
|
Plugging Liability as of September 30, 2006 |
|
$ |
1,374,294 |
|
Accretion of Discount |
|
|
87,373 |
|
New Wells Placed on Production |
|
|
73,257 |
|
Revisions in Estimates (A) |
|
|
(287,016 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Plugging Liability as of September 30, 2007 |
|
$ |
1,247,908 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(A) |
|
Higher oil and gas prices at September 30, 2007 compared to September 30, 2006
increased the lives of the Companys wells and decreased the discounted amount of the
plugging liability as of September 30, 2007. |
Environmental Costs
As the Company is directly involved in the extraction and use of natural resources, it is
subject to various federal, state and local provisions regarding environmental and ecological
matters. Compliance with these laws may necessitate significant capital outlays; however, to date
the Companys cost of compliance has been insignificant. The Company does not believe the
existence of these environmental laws will materially hinder or adversely affect the Companys
business operations; however, there can be no assurances of future events. Since the Company does
not operate any wells where it owns an interest, actual compliance with environmental laws is
controlled by others, with Panhandle being responsible for its proportionate share of the costs
involved. Panhandle carries liability insurance and to the extent available at reasonable cost,
pollution control coverage. However, all risks are not insured due to the availability and cost of
insurance.
(43)
Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Environmental liabilities, which historically have not been material, are recognized when it
is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of that loss is reasonably estimable.
Environmental liabilities, when accrued, are based upon estimates of expected future costs. At
September 30, 2007 and 2006, there were no such costs accrued.
Earnings Per Share of Common Stock
Basic earnings per share (EPS) is calculated using net income divided by the weighted average
of common shares outstanding (including unissued, vested directors shares after October 19, 2005
see Note 8) during the year. Diluted EPS is similar to basic EPS except that the weighted
average common shares outstanding is increased (for periods prior to October 19, 2005) to include
the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the dilutive potential
common shares had been issued. The treasury stock method is used to calculate dilutive shares,
which reduces the gross number of dilutive shares (see Note 6).
Stock-based Compensation
The Company recognizes current compensation costs for its Outside Directors Deferred
Compensation Plan (the Plan). Compensation cost is recognized for the requisite directors fees
as earned and unissued stock is added to each directors account based on the fair market value of
the stock at the date earned. Effective October 19, 2005, the Plan was amended such that upon
retirement, termination or death of the director or upon a change in control of the Company, the
shares accrued under the Plan will be issued to the director. This amendment removed the
conversion to cash option available under the Plan, resulting in reclassification to equity of the
liability under the Plan. Effective October 1, 2005, the Company adopted Financial Accounting
Standards Board (FASB) No. 123(R) Share Based Payments. Due to the nature of the Companys
equity based compensation the adoption of the standard did not have a material effect on the
Companys financial statements.
The Company applies SOP 93-6 in accounting for its non-leveraged Employee Stock Ownership
Plan. Under SOP 93-6 the Company records as expense, the fair market value of the stock at the
time of contribution.
Fair Values of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheets for cash and cash equivalents,
receivables, derivative contracts, income tax and other, accounts payable and accrued liabilities
approximate their fair values due to the short maturity of these instruments. The fair value of
Companys debt approximates its carrying amount due to the interest rates on the Companys
term-loan and revolving line of credit being rates which are approximately equivalent to market
rates for similar type debt based on the Companys credit worthiness.
(44)
Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Income Taxes
The estimation of the amounts of income tax to be recorded by the Company involves
interpretation of complex tax laws and regulations as well as the completion of complex
calculations, including the determination of the Companys percentage depletion deduction.
Although the Companys management believes its tax accruals are adequate, differences may occur in
the future depending on the resolution of pending and new tax matters.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2006, the FASB issued FIN 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes an
interpretation of FASB Statement 109, which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income
taxes recognized in an enterprises financial statements in accordance with FAS 109, Accounting
for Income Taxes. FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the
financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in
a tax return. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006, which will
be our fiscal year beginning October 1, 2007. The adoption of this statement is not expected to
have a material impact on the Companys financial position or results of operations or cash flows.
On September 13, 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Staff Accounting
Bulletin No. 108 (SAB 108), which provides interpretive guidance on how the effects of the
carryover or reversal of prior year misstatements should be considered in quantifying a current
year misstatement. SAB 108 was effective for the Company in fiscal year 2007. The adoption of
this statement did not have a material impact on the Companys financial position, results of
operations or cash flows.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. This statement
defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted
accounting principles (GAAP), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This
statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November
15, 2007. The Company is still assessing the impact of this statement, but the adoption of this
statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Companys financial position, results of
operations or cash flows.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and
Financial Liabilities. This statement permits entities to choose to measure many financial
instruments and certain other items at fair value. This statement is effective for financial
statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The adoption of this
statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Companys financial position, results of
operations or cash flows.
Other accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the FASB or other standards-setting
bodies that do not require adoption until a future date are not expected to have a material
impact on the consolidated financial statements upon adoption.
(45)
Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
2. Commitments
The Company leases office space in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma under the terms of an operating
lease expiring in April 2009. Future minimum rental payments under the terms of the lease are
$163,259 in 2008 and $95,234 in 2009. Total rent expense incurred by the Company was $147,849 in
2007, $153,164 in 2006 and $158,203 in 2005.
3. Income Taxes
The Companys provision for income taxes is detailed as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
|
|
Current: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Federal |
|
$ |
1,000,000 |
|
|
$ |
2,351,000 |
|
|
$ |
3,488,250 |
|
State |
|
|
30,000 |
|
|
|
58,000 |
|
|
|
30,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,030,000 |
|
|
|
2,409,000 |
|
|
|
3,518,250 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Federal |
|
|
1,083,000 |
|
|
|
1,928,000 |
|
|
|
1,004,750 |
|
State |
|
|
246,000 |
|
|
|
249,000 |
|
|
|
68,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,329,000 |
|
|
|
2,177,000 |
|
|
|
1,072,750 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
2,359,000 |
|
|
$ |
4,586,000 |
|
|
$ |
4,591,000 |
|
|
|
|
The difference between the provision for income taxes and the amount which would result from
the application of the federal statutory rate to income before provision for income taxes is
analyzed below:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Provision for income taxes at statutory rate |
|
$ |
2,958,838 |
|
|
$ |
5,210,883 |
|
|
$ |
5,178,799 |
|
Percentage depletion |
|
|
(604,662 |
) |
|
|
(699,384 |
) |
|
|
(620,982 |
) |
State income taxes, net of federal benefit |
|
|
272,580 |
|
|
|
361,680 |
|
|
|
63,700 |
|
State net operating loss carryforward benefit |
|
|
(102,925 |
) |
|
|
(241,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Other |
|
|
(164,831 |
) |
|
|
(46,179 |
) |
|
|
(30,517 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
2,359,000 |
|
|
$ |
4,586,000 |
|
|
$ |
4,591,000 |
|
|
|
|
(46)
Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
3. Income Taxes (continued)
Deferred tax assets and liabilities, resulting from differences between the financial
statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities, consist of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax libilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial basis in excess of tax basis, principally
intangible drilling costs capitalized for financial
purposes and expensed for tax purposes |
|
$ |
18,328,498 |
|
|
$ |
16,538,959 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards |
|
|
503,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
State net operating loss carry forwards |
|
|
471,815 |
|
|
|
368,890 |
|
Deferred directors compensation and other |
|
|
525,933 |
|
|
|
671,319 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,500,748 |
|
|
|
1,040,209 |
|
|
|
|
Net deferred tax liabilities |
|
$ |
16,827,750 |
|
|
$ |
15,498,750 |
|
|
|
|
4. Long-term Debt
Long-term debt consisted of the following at September 30:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4.56% term loan |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
3,166,653 |
|
Revolving line of credit |
|
|
4,661,471 |
|
|
|
|
|
Current maturities of long-term debt |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,000,004 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
4,661,471 |
|
|
$ |
1,166,649 |
|
|
|
|
In October 2006, the Company refinanced its credit facility with BancFirst of Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma (Bancfirst) with a new credit facility with Bank of Oklahoma (BOK). The BOK Agreement
consisted of a term loan in the amount of $2,500,000 and a revolving loan in the amount of
$50,000,000 which is subject to a semi-annual borrowing base determination. The current borrowing
base under the BOK Agreement is $10,000,000. The term loan matured on September 1, 2007, and the
revolving loan matures on October 31, 2009. Borrowings under the revolving loan are due at
maturity. The revolving loan bears interest at the national prime rate minus from 1.375% to .75%,
or 30 day LIBOR plus from 1.375% to 2.0% (effective rate of 6.5% as of September 30, 2007). The
interest rate charged will be based on the percent of the value advanced of the calculated loan
value of Panhandles oil and gas reserves. The interest rate spread from LIBOR or prime increases or decreases as a larger percent
of the loan value of Panhandles oil and gas properties is advanced.
Determinations of the borrowing base are made semi-annually or whenever the bank, in its sole
discretion, believes that there has been a material change in the value of the oil and gas
properties. The loan agreement contains customary covenants which, among other things, require
periodic financial and reserve reporting and limit the Companys incurrence of indebtedness, liens,
dividends and acquisitions
(47)
Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
4. Long-term Debt (continued)
of treasury stock, and require the Company to maintain certain financial ratios. At September 30,
2007, the Company was in compliance with the covenants of the BOK agreement.
The amounts of required principal payments under the BOK agreement for the next five years, as
of September 30, 2007, are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
$ |
|
|
2009 |
|
$ |
|
|
2010 |
|
$ |
4,661,471 |
|
2011 |
|
$ |
|
|
2012 |
|
$ |
|
|
5. Shareholders Equity
On December 13, 2005, the Companys Board of Directors declared a 2-for-1 stock split of the
outstanding Class A Common Stock. The Class A Common Stock split was effected in the form of a
stock dividend, distributed on January 9, 2006 to stockholders of record on December 29, 2005.
On December 12, 2006, the Companys Board of Directors approved a proposal to amend the
Companys Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of Class A Common
Stock from 12,000,000 shares to 24,000,000 shares with no change to the par value of $.01666 per
share. On March 8, 2007, this proposal was put forth to a vote of the shareholders, for which a
majority of the shareholders voted in favor of the proposal, causing this proposal to become
effective on such date.
All agreements concerning Common Stock of the Company, including the Companys Employee Stock
Ownership Plan and the Companys commitment under the Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee
Directors, provide for the issuance or commitment, respectively, of additional shares of the
Companys stock due to the declaration of a stock split. All references to number of shares, per
share, and authorized share information in the accompanying consolidated financial statements have
been adjusted to reflect the stock split distributed to stockholders on January 9, 2006 and to
reflect the increase in authorized shares approved on March 8, 2007, at the Annual Meeting of the
Stockholders of the Company.
(48)
Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
6. Earnings Per Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share. The
Companys diluted earnings per share calculation in 2005 takes into account certain shares that may
be issued under the Non-Employee Directors Deferred Compensation Plan (see Note 8).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year ended September 30, |
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
|
|
Numerator for primary and diluted
earnings per share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
6,343,464 |
|
|
$ |
10,574,219 |
|
|
$ |
10,484,786 |
|
|
|
|
Denominator: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For basic earnings per share- weighted average
shares (including for 2007 and 2006,
unissued
vested directors shares of 76,679
and 68,488) |
|
|
8,499,233 |
|
|
|
8,479,406 |
|
|
|
8,390,280 |
|
Effect of potential diluted shares: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Directors deferred compensation
shares |
|
|
* |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
59,958 |
|
|
|
|
Denominator for diluted earnings per
share-adjusted weighted average
shares and potential shares |
|
|
8,499,233 |
|
|
|
8,479,406 |
|
|
|
8,450,238 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
* |
|
Not applicable see Note 8. |
The weighted average shares outstanding, potentially dilutive shares, and earnings per share
for 2005 have been restated to affect the 2-for-1 stock splits discussed in Note 5.
7. Employee Stock Ownership Plan
The Company has an employee stock ownership plan that covers all employees and is established
to provide such employees with a retirement benefit. These benefits become fully vested after
three years of employment. Contributions to the plan are at the discretion of the Board of
Directors and can be made in cash (none in 2007, 2006 or 2005) or the Companys common stock. For
contributions of common stock, the Company records as expense, the fair market value of the stock
at the time of contribution. The 220,983 shares of the Companys common stock held by the plan as
of September 30, 2007, are allocated to individual participant accounts, are included in the
weighted average shares outstanding for purposes of earnings per share computations and receive
dividends which are credited to the individual accounts. Contributions to the plan consisted of:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year |
|
Shares |
|
Amount |
|
2007 |
|
|
8,973 |
|
|
$ |
221,781 |
|
2006 |
|
|
11,643 |
|
|
$ |
209,700 |
|
2005 |
|
|
9,186 |
|
|
$ |
196,842 |
|
(49)
Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
8. Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors
Effective November 1, 1994, the Company formed the Panhandle Deferred Compensation Plan for
Non-Employee Directors (the Plan). The Plan provides that each eligible director can individually
elect to receive shares of Company stock rather than cash for board and committee chair retainers,
board meeting fees and board committee meeting fees. These shares are unissued and vest as earned.
The shares are credited to each directors deferred fee account at the closing market price of the
stock on the date earned. Because the original Plan contained an option allowing the directors to
convert the shares to cash upon separation from the Company, the liability was adjusted for
subsequent changes in market value of the shares. Upon retirement, termination or death of the
director or upon change in control of the Company, the shares accrued under the Plan would have
been either issued to the director or converted to cash, at the directors discretion, for the fair
market value of the shares on the conversion date, as defined by the Plan. As of September 30,
2007, 78,398 shares (70,521 shares at September 30, 2006) are included in the Plan. Effective
October 19, 2005 the Plan was amended such that upon retirement, termination or death of the
director or upon a change in control of the Company, the shares accrued under the Plan will be
issued to the director. This amendment removed the conversion to cash option available under the
Plan, which resulted in reclassification to stockholders equity of the deferred shares outstanding
under the Plan. The deferred balance outstanding at September 30, 2007 under the Plan was
$1,358,778 ($1,202,569 at September 30, 2006). $156,209, ($132,736) and $1,111,097 was charged
(credited) to the Companys results of operations for the years ended September 30, 2007, 2006 and
2005, respectively, and is included in general and administrative expense in the accompanying
income statement. The majority (89%) of the $1,111,097 charged to operations in 2005 was the
result of the market prices of the Companys shares increasing from $8.60 per share at September
30, 2004 to $21.40 per share at September 30, 2005, thus requiring a charge to expense for the
increase per share times the number of shares in the Plan during the year.
9. Information on Oil and Gas Producing Activities
All oil and gas producing activities of the Company are conducted within the United States
(principally in Oklahoma) and represent substantially all of the business activities of the
Company.
During 2007, 2006 and 2005 approximately 20%, 14% and 17%, respectively, of the Companys
total revenues were derived from sales through Chesapeake Operating, Inc. During 2007 and 2006
approximately 13% and 11%, respectively, of the Companys total revenues were derived from sales
through JMA Energy Company.
(50)
Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
9. Information on Oil and Gas Producing Activities (continued)
Aggregate Capitalized Costs
The aggregate amount of capitalized costs of oil and gas properties and related accumulated
depreciation, depletion, and amortization as of September 30 is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Producing properties |
|
$ |
125,634,251 |
|
|
$ |
103,129,158 |
|
Non-producing properties |
|
|
10,697,854 |
|
|
|
11,273,373 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
136,332,105 |
|
|
|
114,402,531 |
|
Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization |
|
|
(67,962,465 |
) |
|
|
(53,239,322 |
) |
|
|
|
Net capitalized costs |
|
$ |
68,369,640 |
|
|
$ |
61,163,209 |
|
|
|
|
Costs Incurred
During the reporting period, the Company incurred the following costs in oil and gas producing
activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2005 (1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property acquisition costs |
|
$ |
1,592,441 |
|
|
$ |
983,159 |
|
|
$ |
2,032,823 |
|
Exploration costs |
|
|
4,604,380 |
|
|
|
2,719,068 |
|
|
|
907,385 |
|
Development costs |
|
|
21,906,032 |
|
|
|
18,900,917 |
|
|
|
11,799,545 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
28,102,853 |
|
|
$ |
22,603,144 |
|
|
$ |
14,739,753 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Property acquisition costs include $900,000 related to the acquisition of proved
properties. |
10. Supplementary Information on Oil and Gas Reserves (Unaudited)
The following unaudited information regarding the Companys oil and natural gas reserves is
presented pursuant to the disclosure requirements promulgated by the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) and SFAS No. 69, Disclosures About Oil and Gas Producing Activities.
Proved reserves are estimated quantities of crude oil and natural gas which geological and
engineering data demonstrate with reasonable certainty to be recoverable in future years from known
reservoirs under existing economic and operating conditions. Proved developed reserves are those
proved reserves that can be expected to be recovered through existing wells with existing equipment
and operating methods. Because the Companys non-producing mineral and leasehold interests consist
of various small interests in numerous tracts located primarily in Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, New
Mexico, and Texas, it is not economically feasible for the Company to provide estimates of all
proved undeveloped reserves.
(51)
Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
10. Supplementary Information on Oil and Gas Reserves (Unaudited) (continued)
The Companys net proved (including certain undeveloped reserves described above) oil and gas
reserves, all of which are located in the United States, as of September 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005,
have been estimated by Pinnacle Energy Services, LLC for 2007 and by Campbell and Associates for
2006 and 2005, consulting petroleum engineering firms. All studies have been prepared in
accordance with regulations prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The reserve
estimates were based on economic and operating conditions existing at September 30, 2007, 2006 and
2005. Since the determination and valuation of proved reserves is a function of testing and
estimation, the reserves presented should be expected to change as future information becomes
available.
Estimated Quantities of Proved Oil and Gas Reserves
Net quantities of proved, developed, and undeveloped oil and gas reserves are summarized as
follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proved Reserves |
|
|
Oil |
|
Gas |
|
|
(Mbarrels) |
|
(MMcf) |
|
|
|
September 30, 2004 |
|
|
760 |
|
|
|
28,251 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revisions of previous estimates |
|
|
(60 |
) |
|
|
(3,122 |
) |
Acquisitions |
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
409 |
|
Divestitures |
|
|
(60 |
) |
|
|
(814 |
) |
Extensions and discoveries |
|
|
92 |
|
|
|
6,733 |
|
Production |
|
|
(102 |
) |
|
|
(4,011 |
) |
|
|
|
September 30, 2005 |
|
|
634 |
|
|
|
27,446 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revisions of previous estimates |
|
|
(11 |
) |
|
|
(3,557 |
)(1) |
Extensions and discoveries |
|
|
49 |
|
|
|
11,279 |
|
Production |
|
|
(97 |
) |
|
|
(4,299 |
) |
|
|
|
September 30, 2006 |
|
|
575 |
|
|
|
30,869 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revisions of previous estimates |
|
|
219 |
|
|
|
19 |
|
Divestitures |
|
|
(2 |
) |
|
|
(162 |
) |
Extensions and discoveries |
|
|
138 |
|
|
|
11,396 |
|
Production |
|
|
(107 |
) |
|
|
(5,116 |
) |
|
|
|
September 30, 2007 |
|
|
823 |
|
|
|
37,006 |
|
|
|
|
The prices used to calculate reserves and future cash flows from reserves for oil and natural gas,
respectively, were as follows: September 30, 2007 $78.93, $5.50; 2006 $60.50, $3.49; 2005 -
$64.18, $11.54.
|
|
|
(1) |
|
The large decrease in the natural gas price for 2006 resulted in a negative revision to gas
reserves of 4,365 mmcf. Other revisions were a positive 808 mmcf. |
(52)
Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
10. Supplementary Information on Oil and Gas Reserves (Unaudited) (continued)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proved Developed Reserves |
|
Proved Undeveloped Reserves |
|
|
Oil |
|
Gas |
|
Oil |
|
Gas |
|
|
(Mbarrels) |
|
(MMcf) |
|
(Mbarrels) |
|
(MMcf) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, 2004
|
|
|
710 |
|
|
|
24,086 |
|
|
|
50 |
|
|
|
4,165 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, 2005
|
|
|
613 |
|
|
|
24,011 |
|
|
|
21 |
|
|
|
3,435 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, 2006
|
|
|
566 |
|
|
|
25,323 |
|
|
|
9 |
|
|
|
5,547 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, 2007
|
|
|
755 |
|
|
|
31,016 |
|
|
|
68 |
|
|
|
5,990 |
|
|
|
|
The above reserve numbers exclude approximately 1.2 1.6 Bcf of CO2 gas reserves for the
years ended September 30, 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004.
Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows
Estimates of future cash flows from proved oil and gas reserves, based on current prices and
costs, as of September 30 are shown in the following table. Estimated income taxes are calculated
by applying the appropriate year-end tax rates to the estimated future pretax net cash flows less
depreciation of the tax basis of properties and statutory depletion allowances. Prices used for
determining future cash flows from oil and natural gas for the periods ended September 30, 2007,
2006, 2005 were as follows: 2007 $78.93, $5.50; 2006 $60.50, $3.49; 2005 $64.18, $11.54.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Future cash inflows |
|
$ |
270,149,990 |
|
|
$ |
146,872,790 |
|
|
$ |
358,380,000 |
|
Future production costs |
|
|
61,736,120 |
|
|
|
34,045,630 |
|
|
|
55,406,990 |
|
Future development costs |
|
|
9,429,990 |
|
|
|
7,101,523 |
|
|
|
5,458,591 |
|
Asset retirement obligation |
|
|
1,247,908 |
|
|
|
1,374,294 |
|
|
|
1,144,299 |
|
|
|
|
Future net cash inflows before future
income tax expenses |
|
|
197,735,972 |
|
|
|
104,351,343 |
|
|
|
296,370,120 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Future income tax expense |
|
|
61,164,668 |
|
|
|
24,394,272 |
|
|
|
84,708,027 |
|
|
|
|
Future net cash flows |
|
|
136,571,304 |
|
|
|
79,957,071 |
|
|
|
211,662,093 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10% annual discount |
|
|
59,542,180 |
|
|
|
28,765,504 |
|
|
|
78,040,774 |
|
|
|
|
Standardized measure of discounted
future net cash flows |
|
$ |
77,029,124 |
|
|
$ |
51,191,567 |
|
|
$ |
133,621,319 |
|
|
|
|
(53)
Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
10. Supplementary Information on Oil and Gas Reserves (Unaudited) (continued)
Changes in the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flow are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
|
|
Beginning of year |
|
$ |
51,191,567 |
|
|
$ |
133,621,319 |
|
|
$ |
69,149,989 |
|
Changes resulting from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales of oil and gas, net of production costs |
|
|
(31,391,718 |
) |
|
|
(30,745,693 |
) |
|
|
(25,439,615 |
) |
Net change in sales prices and production costs |
|
|
43,499,178 |
|
|
|
(123,034,702 |
) |
|
|
96,847,355 |
|
Net change in future development costs |
|
|
(1,511,175 |
) |
|
|
(1,053,612 |
) |
|
|
(1,142,715 |
) |
Net change in asset retirement obligation |
|
|
74,315 |
|
|
|
(149,267 |
) |
|
|
(266,949 |
) |
Extensions and discoveries |
|
|
35,711,533 |
|
|
|
23,822,148 |
|
|
|
43,200,477 |
|
Revisions of quantity estimates |
|
|
4,401,619 |
|
|
|
(7,891,218 |
) |
|
|
(19,409,623 |
) |
Divestitures of reserves-in-place |
|
|
(516,909 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6,975,566 |
) |
Acquisition of reserves-in-place |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,585,268 |
|
Accretion of discount |
|
|
6,772,402 |
|
|
|
19,006,216 |
|
|
|
9,698,899 |
|
Net change in income taxes |
|
|
(22,707,174 |
) |
|
|
39,908,385 |
|
|
|
(28,601,833 |
) |
Change in timing and other, net |
|
|
(8,494,516 |
) |
|
|
(2,292,009 |
) |
|
|
(6,024,368 |
) |
|
|
|
Net change |
|
|
25,837,555 |
|
|
|
(82,429,752 |
) |
|
|
64,471,330 |
|
|
|
|
End of year |
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$ |
77,029,122 |
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$ |
51,191,567 |
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$ |
133,621,319 |
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11. Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)
The following is a summary of the Companys unaudited quarterly results of operations.
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Fiscal 2007 |
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Quarter Ended |
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December 31 |
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March 31 |
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June 30 |
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September 30 |
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Revenues |
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$ |
8,931,895 |
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$ |
8,143,733 |
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$ |
10,988,346 |
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$ |
11,064,937 |
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Income (loss) before provision
for income taxes |
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2,876,937 |
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(271,396 |
) |
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4,176,578 |
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1,920,345 |
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Net income (loss) |
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1,983,493 |
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(218,745 |
) |
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2,904,078 |
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1,674,638 |
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Earnings (loss) per share |
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$ |
0.23 |
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$ |
(0.03 |
) |
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$ |
0.34 |
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$ |
0.20 |
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Fiscal 2006 |
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Quarter Ended |
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December 31 |
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March 31 |
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June 30 |
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September 30 |
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Revenues |
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$ |
12,207,679 |
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$ |
8,728,506 |
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$ |
7,414,606 |
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$ |
9,134,889 |
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Income before provision for
income taxes |
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7,471,118 |
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3,842,760 |
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2,815,878 |
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1,030,463 |
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Net income |
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4,894,118 |
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2,653,760 |
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2,078,878 |
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947,463 |
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Earnings per share |
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$ |
0.58 |
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$ |
0.31 |
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$ |
0.25 |
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$ |
0.11 |
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(54)
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ITEM 9 |
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CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE |
NONE
ITEM 9A CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) |
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Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures |
The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Rules
13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that are designed to ensure that
information required to be disclosed in reports the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act
is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and
forms, and that such information is collected and communicated to management, including the
Companys President/CEO and Vice President/CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding
required disclosure. In designing and evaluating its disclosure controls and procedures,
management recognized that no matter how well conceived and operated, disclosure controls and
procedures can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the
disclosure controls and procedures are met. The Companys disclosure controls and procedures have
been designed to meet, and management believes that they do meet, reasonable assurance standards.
Based on their evaluation as of the end of the fiscal period covered by this report, the
President/CEO and Vice President/CFO have concluded that, subject to the limitations noted above,
the Companys disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that material information
relating to the Company, including its consolidated subsidiary, is made known to them.
(b) |
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Managements Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting |
The Companys management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal
control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). The
Companys management, including the President/CEO and Vice President/CFO, conducted an evaluation
of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting based on the Internal Control
Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway
Commission. Based on the results of this evaluation, the Companys management concluded that its
internal control over financial reporting was effective as of September 30, 2007.
(c) |
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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting |
There were no changes in the Companys internal control over financial reporting that have
materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Companys internal control
over financial reporting made during the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2007 or subsequent to
the date the assessment was completed.
PART III
The information called for by Part III of Form 10-K (Item 10 Directors and Executive
Officers of the Registrant, Item 11 Executive Compensation, Item 12 Security Ownership of
Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters, Item 13 Certain
Relationships and Related Transactions, and Item 14 Principal Accountant Fees and Services), is
incorporated by reference from the Companys definitive proxy statement, which will be filed with
the SEC within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year to which this Report relates.
(55)
PART IV
ITEM 15 EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
Financial Statement Schedules
The Company has omitted all other schedules because the conditions requiring their
filing do not exist or because the required information appears in the Companys
Consolidated Financial Statements, including the notes to those statements.
Exhibits
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(3) |
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Amended Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
attached to Form 10 filed January 27, 1980, and to Forms 8-K dated June 1, 1982,
December 3, 1982, to Form 10-QSB dated March 31, 1999 and to Form 10-Q dated
March 31, 2007). |
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By-Laws as amended (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K dated October 31,
1994) |
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By-Laws as amended (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K dated February 24,
2006) |
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(4) |
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Instruments defining the rights of security holders (incorporated by reference to
Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws listed above) |
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(10) |
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Amendment to Loan Agreement (incorporated by reference to Form 10-K dated
September 30, 2003) |
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(10) |
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Agreement indemnifying directors and officers (incorporated by reference to
Form 10-K dated September 30, 1989 and Form 8-K dated June 15, 2007) |
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(21) |
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Subsidiaries of the Registrant |
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(31.1) |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer |
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(31.2) |
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer |
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(32.1) |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer |
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(32.2) |
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer |
REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
Dated July 16, 2007, Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of
Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Dated August 16, 2007, Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of
Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Dated September 4, 2007, Item 1.01 Enters Into a Material Definitive Agreement
(56)
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
PANHANDLE OIL AND GAS INC.
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By:
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/s/ Michael C. Coffman
Michael C. Coffman
President;
Chief Executive Officer
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By:
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/s/ Lonnie J. Lowry
Lonnie J. Lowry
Vice President;
Chief Financial Officer
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Date: December 11, 2007
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Date: December 11, 2007 |
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In accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by
the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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/s/ E. Chris Kauffman
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/s/ Bruce M. Bell |
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E. Chris Kauffman, Chairman of Board
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Bruce M. Bell, Director |
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Date December 11, 2007
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Date December 11, 2007
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/s/ Robert A. Reece
Robert A. Reece, Director
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/s/ Robert E. Robotti
Robert E. Robotti, Director
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Date December 11, 2007
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Date December 11, 2007 |
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/s/ H. Grant Swartzwelder
H. Grant Swartzwelder, Director
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/s/ Robert O. Lorenz
Robert O. Lorenz, Director
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Date December 11, 2007
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Date December 11, 2007 |
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/s/ Duke R. Ligon
Duke R. Ligon, Director,
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Date December 11, 2007 |
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(57)