Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Basic Earth Science Systems, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
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| September 30 | March 31 | |||||||
| 2007 | 2007 | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | (Audited) | |||||||
Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 3,641,000 | $ | 2,523,000 | ||||
Accounts receivable: |
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Oil and gas sales |
994,000 | 825,000 | ||||||
Joint interest and other receivables, net |
429,000 | 436,000 | ||||||
Other current assets |
268,000 | 262,000 | ||||||
Total current assets |
5,332,000 | 4,046,000 | ||||||
Oil and gas property, full cost method: |
||||||||
Proved property |
28,012,000 | 27,686,000 | ||||||
Unproved property |
1,248,000 | 1,199,000 | ||||||
Accumulated depreciation and depletion |
(18,193,000 | ) | (17,842,000 | ) | ||||
Net oil and gas property |
11,067,000 | 11,043,000 | ||||||
Other non-current assets, net |
375,000 | 363,000 | ||||||
Total non-current assets |
11,442,000 | 11,406,000 | ||||||
Total Assets |
$ | 16,774,000 | $ | 15,452,000 | ||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Basic Earth Science Systems, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
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| September 30 | March 31 | |||||||
| 2007 | 2007 | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | (Audited) | |||||||
Liabilities |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
$ | 360,000 | $ | 744,000 | ||||
Accrued liabilities |
1,574,000 | 1,245,000 | ||||||
Total current liabilities |
1,934,000 | 1,989,000 | ||||||
Long-term liabilities: |
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Deferred tax liability |
986,000 | 581,000 | ||||||
Asset retirement obligation |
1,805,000 | 1,802,000 | ||||||
Total long-term liabilities |
2,791,000 | 2,383,000 | ||||||
Shareholders Equity |
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Preferred stock, $.001 par value
Authorized - 3,000,000 shares
Issued - 0 shares |
| | ||||||
Common stock, $.001 par value
32,000,000 shares authorized;
17,329,752 shares issued at September 30
and 17,304,752 at March 31 |
17,000 | 17,000 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital |
22,732,000 | 22,730,000 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit |
(10,677,000 | ) | (11,644,000 | ) | ||||
Treasury stock (349,565 shares at September 30
and 349,265 March 31); at cost |
(23,000 | ) | (23,000 | ) | ||||
Total shareholders equity |
12,049,000 | 11,080,000 | ||||||
Total Liabilities and Shareholders Equity |
$ | 16,774,000 | $ | 15,452,000 | ||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Basic Earth Science Systems, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
| Six Months Ended | Quarters Ended | |||||||||||||||
| September 30 | September 30 | |||||||||||||||
| 2007 | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 | |||||||||||||
Revenue |
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Oil and gas sales |
$ | 3,392,000 | $ | 4,021,000 | $ | 1,789,000 | $ | 2,048,000 | ||||||||
Well service revenue |
16,000 | 25,000 | 5,000 | 14,000 | ||||||||||||
Total revenue |
3,408,000 | 4,046,000 | 1,794,000 | 2,062,000 | ||||||||||||
Expenses |
||||||||||||||||
Oil and gas production |
957,000 | 908,000 | 463,000 | 438,000 | ||||||||||||
Production tax |
283,000 | 265,000 | 157,000 | 143,000 | ||||||||||||
Well service expenses |
17,000 | 28,000 | 6,000 | 16,000 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and depletion |
356,000 | 305,000 | 179,000 | 153,000 | ||||||||||||
Accretion of asset retirement obligation |
48,000 | 39,000 | 21,000 | 14,000 | ||||||||||||
Asset retirement expense |
19,000 | 94,000 | 2,000 | 80,000 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative |
323,000 | 273,000 | 155,000 | 123,000 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses |
2,003,000 | 1,912,000 | 983,000 | 967,000 | ||||||||||||
Income from operations |
1,405,000 | 2,134,000 | 811,000 | 1,095,000 | ||||||||||||
Other income (expense) |
||||||||||||||||
Interest and other income |
75,000 | 9,000 | 42,000 | 8,000 | ||||||||||||
Interest and other expenses |
(8,000 | ) | (6,000 | ) | (8,000 | ) | | |||||||||
Total other income |
67,000 | 3,000 | 34,000 | 8,000 | ||||||||||||
Income before income taxes |
1,472,000 | 2,137,000 | 845,000 | 1,103,000 | ||||||||||||
Current income tax expense |
100,000 | 27,000 | 50,000 | 10,000 | ||||||||||||
Provision for deferred taxes |
405,000 | 613,000 | 240,000 | 313,000 | ||||||||||||
Total income taxes |
505,000 | 640,000 | 290,000 | 323,000 | ||||||||||||
Net income |
$ | 967,000 | $ | 1,497,000 | $ | 555,000 | $ | 780,000 | ||||||||
Net income per share: |
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Basic |
$ | .057 | $ | .089 | $ | .033 | $ | .046 | ||||||||
Diluted |
$ | .056 | $ | .087 | $ | .032 | $ | .045 | ||||||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
16,964,503 | 16,789,913 | 16,973,665 | 16,799,237 | ||||||||||||
Diluted |
17,132,679 | 17,129,038 | 17,132,144 | 17,128,125 | ||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Basic Earth Science Systems, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
| Six Months Ended | ||||||||
| September 30 | ||||||||
| 2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net income |
$ | 967,000 | $ | 1,497,000 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and depletion |
356,000 | 305,000 | ||||||
Deferred tax liability |
405,000 | 613,000 | ||||||
Accretion of asset retirement obligation |
48,000 | 39,000 | ||||||
Change in: |
||||||||
Accounts receivable, net |
(162,000 | ) | 123,000 | |||||
Other assets |
3,000 | (327,000 | ) | |||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
(100,000 | ) | 55,000 | |||||
Other |
5,000 | 4,000 | ||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities |
1,522,000 | 2,309,000 | ||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Capital expenditures: |
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Oil and gas property |
(383,000 | ) | (808,000 | ) | ||||
Support equipment |
(5,000 | ) | (21,000 | ) | ||||
Insurance settlement |
| 161,000 | ||||||
Proceeds from sale of oil and gas property and equipment |
6,000 | | ||||||
Other |
(24,000 | ) | 7,000 | |||||
Net cash used in investing activities |
(406,000 | ) | (661,000 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Proceeds from exercise of common stock options |
2,000 | 3,000 | ||||||
Proceeds from borrowing |
| 565,000 | ||||||
Long-term debt payments |
| (1,010,000 | ) | |||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
2,000 | (442,000 | ) | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents: |
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Net increase |
1,118,000 | 1,206,000 | ||||||
Balance at beginning of period |
2,523,000 | 78,000 | ||||||
Balance at end of period |
$ | 3,641,000 | $ | 1,284,000 | ||||
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: |
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Cash paid for interest |
$ | 6,000 | $ | 6,000 | ||||
Cash paid for oil and gas property |
$ | 159,000 | $ | 704,000 | ||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Basic Earth Science Systems, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2007
The accompanying interim financial statements of Basic Earth Science Systems, Inc. (sometimes
referred to as the Company) are unaudited. However, in the opinion of management, the interim data
includes all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair
presentation of the results for the interim period.
At the directive of the Securities and Exchange Commission to use plain English in its public
filings, the Company will use such terms as we, our and us in place of Basic Earth Science
Systems, Inc. or the Company. When such terms are used in this manner throughout this document
they are in reference only to the corporation, Basic Earth Science Systems, Inc. and its
subsidiaries, and are not used in reference to the board of directors, corporate officers,
management, or any individual employee or group of employees.
The financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules
and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote
disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and
regulations. We believe the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading
and suggest that these condensed financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial
statements and notes hereto included in our Form 10-KSB for the year ended March 31, 2007.
Forward-Looking Statements
This Form 10-QSB includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this Form 10-QSB,
including, without limitation, the statements under both Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements and Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation located
elsewhere herein regarding the Companys financial position and liquidity, the amount of and its
ability to make debt service payments, its strategies, financial instruments, and other matters,
are forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such
forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such expectations will
prove to have been correct. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
from our expectations are disclosed in this Form 10-QSB.
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Cash and Cash Equivalents. For purposes of the Consolidated Balance Sheets and Statements of Cash
Flows, we consider all highly liquid investments with a maturity of ninety days or less when
purchased to be cash equivalents.
Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts
of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates. There are many factors, including global events, which may influence the production,
processing, marketing, and valuation of crude oil and natural gas. A reduction in the valuation of
oil and gas properties resulting from declining prices or production could adversely impact
depletion rates and ceiling test limitations.
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Income Taxes. We account for income taxes in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income
Taxes. Accordingly, deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined based on the temporary
differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities, using enacted
tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse.
For the six months ended September 30, 2007 we recorded income tax expense of $505,000. This
includes a current year expense of $100,000 and a deferred tax provision of $405,000. Projections
of future income taxes and their timing require significant estimates with respect to future
operating results. Accordingly, the net deferred tax liability is continually re-evaluated and
numerous estimates are revised over time. As such, the net deferred tax liability may change
significantly as more information and data is gathered with respect to such events as changes in
commodity prices, their effect on the estimate of oil and gas reserves, and the depletion of these
long-lived reserves.
On April 1, 2007 we adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes,
an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48). The adoption of FIN 48 had no impact on our
consolidated financial statements. We are subject to U.S. federal income tax and income tax from
multiple state jurisdictions. The tax years remaining subject to examination by tax authorities
are fiscal years 2004 through 2006. We recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax
positions in income tax expense. As of September 30, 2007 we made no provisions for interest or
penalties related to uncertain tax positions.
Reclassifications. Certain prior year amounts were reclassified to conform to current year
presentation. Such reclassifications had no effect on 2007 net income.
Item 2.
Managements Discussion and Analysis and Plan of Operation
Managements Discussion and Analysis and Plan of Operation
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Liquidity Outlook. Our primary source of funding is the net cash flow from the sale of our oil and
gas production. The profitability and cash flow generated by our operations in any particular
accounting period will be directly related to: (a) the volume of oil and gas produced and sold, (b)
the average realized prices for oil and gas sold, and (c) lifting costs. Assuming that oil prices
do not decline significantly from current levels, we believe the cash generated from operations
will enable us to meet our existing and normal recurring obligations as they become due in fiscal
2008. In addition, as mentioned in the Bank Debt section below, Basic has $4,000,000 of
borrowing capacity as of November 7, 2007.
Working Capital. At September 30, 2007 we had a working capital surplus of $3,398,000 (a current
ratio of 2.76:1) compared to a working capital surplus at March 31, 2007 of $2,057,000 (a current
ratio of 2.03:1). The increase from March 31 to September 30 is primarily a result of our improved
cash position.
Cash Flow. Net cash provided by operating activities dropped 34% from $2,309,000 in the six months
ended September 30, 2006 to $1,522,000 in the six months ended September 30, 2007. This decrease
was primarily due to declining sales volumes, as well as a $440,000 negative variance from the
change in accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
Net cash used in investing activities dropped 39% from $661,000 in 2006 to $406,000 in 2007. This
decline is merely a matter of timing with respect to the various projects discussed in the
Contemplated Activities section below.
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Bank Debt. Our current banking relationship, established in March 2002, is with American National
Bank, located in Denver, Colorado. Under the terms of our loan agreement, we have a $20,000,000
line of credit and a current borrowing base of $4,000,000 with a maturity date of December 31,
2008. The interest rate is the prime rate plus one-quarter of one percent (0.25%). We are also
required to pay an Unused Commitment fee of one-half of one percent (0.50%) per annum on the
difference between the outstanding balance and the borrowing base amount.
In the past we have utilized our credit facility to fund short-term working capital needs, finance
drilling and/or re-completion efforts and fund property acquisitions, and may do so in the future.
Hedging. In the past we have used hedging techniques to limit our exposure to oil price
fluctuations. Typically we will utilize either futures or option contracts. We did not hedge any
of our production during the six months ended September 30, 2007 and at September 30, 2007 we had
no open futures, forwards or option contracts in place to hedge future production.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
During the quarter ended September 30, 2007, we spent approximately $336,000 on various projects.
When combined with first quarter investments, we have deployed $383,000 through the first six
months of the current fiscal year. This compares to $217,000 and $808,000 for the quarter and six
months ended September 30, 2006, respectively. Through the first six months of fiscal 2008,
approximately $271,000 (70%) of expenditures were dedicated to our Antenna Federal development
drilling project in Weld County, Colorado while drilling and completion efforts on our interest in
the TR Madison Unit, in Billings County, North Dakota accounted for an additional $27,000 (7%).
Contemplated Activities
In addition to the discussion in Capital Expenditures described above, we anticipate pursuing the
following activities during the remainder of fiscal 2008.
As noted above, we are in the midst of a sixteen well continuous development drilling program that
will last until mid-January 2008. While the majority of wells will be drilled to the Codell
formation, at least four wells will be drilled to the deeper J-Sand formation. We expect to have a
15% working interest in the Codell wells and a 30% to 60% working interest in J-Sand production
(depending on actual well location). Completion and production testing is not expected to commence
until after drilling operations have been finished. We expect to spend $1.7 million for our share
of the cost of drilling and completing these wells. Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas Onshore, LP will be the
operator of the project.
In Montana, the Company and its 50% partner expect to drill a vertical Red River test on the South
Flat Lake prospect in fiscal 2008. If successful, it is possible that as many as 4 development
wells could be drilled. The initial well is expected to cost approximately $1.25 million to drill.
While we now own and could participate for our 50% interest in this prospect, if we and our
partner sell a portion of this prospect as intended, our interest would be proportionately reduced.
We expect to be the operator of this property.
In the TR Madison Unit, following the success of the well we drilled last summer, we have been
notified to plan to drill three to five additional horizontal wells during the 2008 calendar year;
one of which may be started as early as this December. These wells are estimated to cost $2.8
million each or $30,000 for our 1% interest. Encore Acquisition Company is the operator of this
project.
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We have received notification from our partners that they expect to hydraulically stimulate the
Lynn #3 in the Indian Hill field at the end of November 2007. This well has never been stimulated
beyond an initial acid clean-up and is currently pumping 20 barrels of oil per day from the Mission
Canyon formation. We have an approximate 20% working interest and expect to spend $60,000 on this
procedure. If successful, we anticipate a similar effort on the Lynn #2.
With the success of EOG Resources, Inc. and others in Mountrail County, North Dakota, new life has
been given to the horizontal Bakken play in North Dakota. As these successful ventures have
expanded from their core discovery wells, they have neared the eastern boundary of our Banks
prospect. Most recently, ConocoPhillips has staked four wells west of our western boundary; one of
which is currently drilling. If these wells are successful, the viability of the Bakken formation
in our Banks Prospect should become more attractive.
We are continually evaluating other drilling and acquisition opportunities for possible
participation. Typically, at any one time, several opportunities are in various stages of due
diligence. Our policy is to not disclose the specifics of a project or prospect, nor to speculate
on such ventures, until such time as those various opportunities are finalized and undertaken. We
caution that the absence of news and/or press releases should not be interpreted as a lack of
development or activity.
We may alter or vary all, or part, of these contemplated activities based upon changes in
circumstances, unforeseen opportunities, inability to negotiate favorable acquisition, farmout,
joint venture or loan terms, lack of cash flow, lack of funding and/or other events which we are
not able to anticipate.
Oil and Gas Reserves
During the quarter ended September 30, 2007, with respect to the re-completion of an existing well
and the on-going drilling program on our Antenna Federal property in Weld County, Colorado, we
added proved oil and gas reserves of $934,000. This is the estimated future pre-tax net cash flows
discounted at 10%. Total estimated future production from these reserves is 29,000 barrels of oil
and 210 million cubic feet of gas.
Divestitures/Abandonments
During the quarter ended September 30, 2007 we did not plug and abandon or sell any wells or
properties.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Six Months Ended September 30, 2007 Compared to Six Months Ended September 30, 2006
Overview. Net income for the six months ended September 30, 2007 (2007) was $967,000 compared to
net income of $1,497,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2006 (2006), a decrease of 35%.
Revenues. Oil and gas sales revenue decreased $629,000 (16%) in 2007 from 2006. Oil sales revenue
decreased $523,000 (15%). A positive variance from higher oil prices was more than offset by
lower sales volumes. Gas sales revenue decreased $106,000 (20%) in 2007 from 2006. Again, a
positive variance from slightly higher gas prices was more than offset by a negative variance from
lower sales volumes.
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Volumes and Prices. Oil sales volumes declined 16%, from 54,000 barrels in 2006 to 45,100 barrels
in 2007 while there was a 2% increase in the average price per barrel from $64.69 in 2006 to $65.92
in 2007. The drop in oil sales volume can be attributed mainly to expected production declines
from our Richland County, Montana Bakken producers. Gas sales volume declined 21%, from 81.6
million cubic feet (MMcf) in 2006 to 64.6 MMcf in 2007, while the average price per Mcf rose 1%,
from $6.47 in 2006 to $6.54 in 2007. The drop in gas sales volume is primarily due to production
declines from our Antenna Federal property in Weld County, Colorado. As discussed in the Capital
Expenditures section above, we have begun a 16-well drilling program on this property to take
advantage of a new rule that allows for 20-acre spacing in the Wattenburg field. On an equivalent
barrel (BOE) basis, sales volume declined 17% from 67,600 BOE in 2006 to 55,800 BOE in 2007.
Expenses. Oil and gas production expense increased $49,000 (5%) in 2007 over 2006. Oil and gas
production expense is comprised of two components: routine lease operating expenses and workovers.
Routine expenses typically include such items as daily well maintenance, utilities, fuel, water
disposal and minor surface equipment repairs. Workovers, on the other hand, which primarily
include downhole repairs, are generally random in nature. Although workovers are expected, they
can be much more frequent in some wells than others and their cost can be significant. Therefore,
workovers account for more dramatic fluctuations in oil and gas production expense from period to
period.
Routine lease operating expense increased $59,000 (8%) from $725,000 in 2006 to $784,000 in 2007
while workover expense decreased $10,000 (6%) from $183,000 in 2006 to $173,000 in 2007. Routine
lease operating expense per BOE increased 31% from $10.72 in 2006 to $14.05 in 2007 while workover
expense per BOE rose 14% from $2.72 in 2006 to $3.10 in 2007.
Production taxes, which are generally a percentage of sales revenue, increased $18,000 (7%) in 2007
over 2006. Production taxes, as a percent of sales revenue rose from 6.6 percent in 2006 to 8.4
percent in 2007 as a result of the elimination of certain Montana tax incentives that were allowed
during the first two years of production after new wells were drilled and completed. The overall
lifting cost per BOE increased 28% from $17.36 in 2006 to $22.22 in 2007.
Depreciation and depletion expense increased $51,000 (17%) in 2007 over 2006 as a result of an
increase in the full cost pool depletable base.
General and administrative expense increased $50,000 (18%) in 2007 over 2006. Increases in SEC
reporting and audit-related expenses, as well as additional expenses associated with expansion of
our board of directors and related compensation plan were only partially offset by a decrease in
employee benefits. G&A expense per BOE increased 43% from $4.05 in 2006 to $5.79 in 2007. As a
percent of total sales revenue, G&A expense rose from 6.8% in 2006 to 9.5% in 2007.
Quarter Ended September 30, 2007 Compared to Quarter Ended September 30, 2006
Overview. Net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2007 (2007) was $555,000 compared to net
income of $780,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 (2006), a decrease of 29%.
Revenues. Oil and gas sales revenue decreased $259,000 (13%) in 2007 from 2006. Oil sales revenue
decreased $145,000 (8%). A positive variance from higher oil prices was more than offset by lower
sales volumes. Gas sales revenue decreased $114,000 (40%) in 2007 from 2006 as a result of both
lower sales volumes and natural gas prices.
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Volumes and Prices. Oil sales volumes declined 15%, from 26,900 barrels in 2006 to 22,800 barrels
in 2007 while there was an 8% increase in the average price per barrel from $65.56 in 2006 to
$70.95 in 2007. Oil sales volumes again were negatively impacted by expected production declines
from our Richland County, Montana Bakken producers. Gas sales volumes dropped 31%, from 44.1 MMcf
in 2006 to 30.4 MMcf in 2007, while the average price per Mcf decreased 12%, from $6.49 in 2006 to
$5.69 in 2007. The drop in gas sales volumes again is primarily due to production declines from
our Antenna Federal property in Weld County, Colorado. On an equivalent barrel (BOE) basis, sales
volumes decreased 19% from 34,200 BOE in 2006 to 27,800 BOE in 2007.
Expenses. Oil and gas production expense increased $25,000 (6%) in 2007 over 2006. Routine lease
operating expense increased $31,000 (9%) from $359,000 in 2006 to $390,000 in 2007 while workover
expense dropped $6,000 (8%) from $79,000 in 2006 to $73,000 in 2007. Routine lease operating
expense per BOE increased 34% from $10.49 in 2006 to $14.05 in 2007 while workover expense per BOE
rose 13% from $2.30 in 2006 to $2.61 in 2007.
Production taxes, which are typically a percentage of sales revenue, increased $14,000 (10%) in
2007 over 2006. Production taxes, as a percent of sales revenue climbed from 7.0 percent in 2006
to 8.8 percent in 2007, again as a result of the elimination of certain Montana tax incentives.
The overall lifting cost per BOE increased 31% from $16.98 in 2006 to $22.26 in 2007.
Depreciation and depletion expense increased $26,000 (17%) in 2007 over 2006 as a result of an
increase in the full cost pool.
G&A expense increased $32,000 (26%) in 2007 over 2006 as a result of expenses associated with
expansion of our board of directors and related compensation plan. G&A expense per BOE rose 55%
from $3.60 in 2006 to $5.57 in 2007. G&A expense as a percent of total sales revenue increased
from 6.0% in 2006 to 8.7% in 2007.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles
requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. We base our estimates on historical experience and on
various other assumptions we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Although actual
results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions, we believe that
our estimates are reasonable and that actual results will not vary significantly from the estimated
amounts. We believe the following accounting policies and estimates are critical in the preparation
of our consolidated financial statements: the carrying value of its oil and gas property, the
accounting for oil and gas reserves and the estimate of its asset retirement obligations.
Oil and Gas Property. We utilize the full cost method of accounting for costs related to our oil
and gas property. Capitalized costs included in the full cost pool are depleted on an aggregate
basis over the estimated lives of the properties using the units-of-production method. These
capitalized costs are subject to a ceiling test that limits such pooled costs to the aggregate of
the present value of future net revenues attributable to proved oil and gas reserves discounted at
10 percent plus the lower of cost or market value of unproved properties less any associated tax
effects. If the full cost pool of capitalized oil and gas property costs exceeds the ceiling, we
will record a ceiling test write-down to the extent of such
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excess. This write-down is a non-cash charge to earnings. If required, it reduces earnings and
impacts shareholders equity in the period of occurrence and results in lower depreciation and
depletion in future periods. The write-down may not be reversed in future periods, even though
higher oil and gas prices may subsequently increase the ceiling.
Oil and Gas Reserves. The determination of depreciation and depletion expense as well as ceiling
test write-downs, if any, related to the recorded value of our oil and gas properties are highly
dependent on the estimates of the proved oil and gas reserves attributable to these properties.
Oil and gas reserves include proved reserves that represent 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.
There are numerous uncertainties inherent in estimating oil and gas reserves and their values,
including many factors beyond our control. Accordingly, reserve estimates are often different from
the quantities of oil and gas ultimately recovered and the corresponding lifting costs associated
with the recovery of these reserves. Ninety-two percent and eighty-eight percent of our reported
oil and gas reserves at March 31, 2007 and September 30, 2007, respectively, are based on estimates
prepared by an independent petroleum engineering firm. The remaining eight and twelve percent,
respectively, of our oil and gas reserves were prepared in-house.
Asset Retirement Obligations. We have significant obligations related to the plugging and
abandonment of our oil and gas wells, the removal of equipment and facilities, and returning the
land to its original condition. SFAS No. 143, Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations
requires that we estimate the future cost of this obligation, discount this cost to its present
value, and record a corresponding asset and liability in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The
values ultimately derived are based on many significant estimates, including the ultimate expected
cost of the obligation, the expected future date of the required cash expenditures, and inflation
rates. The nature of these estimates requires us to make judgments based on historical experience
and future expectations related to timing. We review the estimate of our future asset retirement
obligations quarterly. These quarterly reviews may require revisions to these estimates based on
such things as changes to cost estimates or the timing of future cash outlays. Any such changes
that result in upward or downward revisions in the estimated obligation will result in an
adjustment to the related capitalized asset and corresponding liability on a prospective basis.
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Liquids and Natural Gas Production, Sales Price and Production Costs
The following table shows selected financial information for the six months and quarter ended
September 30 in the current and prior year. Certain prior year amounts may have been reclassified
to conform to current year presentation.
| Six Months Ended | Quarters Ended | |||||||||||||||
| September 30 | September 30 | |||||||||||||||
| 2007 | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 | |||||||||||||
Sales volume |
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Oil (barrels) |
45,100 | 54,000 | 22,800 | 26,900 | ||||||||||||
Gas (mcf) |
64,600 | 81,600 | 30,400 | 44,100 | ||||||||||||
Revenue |
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Oil |
$ | 2,970,000 | $ | 3,493,000 | $ | 1,617,000 | $ | 1,762,000 | ||||||||
Gas |
422,000 | 528,000 | 172,000 | 286,000 | ||||||||||||
| 3,392,000 | 4,021,000 | 1,789,000 | 2,048,000 | |||||||||||||
Total production expense1 |
1,240,000 | 1,173,000 | 620,000 | 581,000 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit |
$ | 2,152,000 | $ | 2,848,000 | $ | 1,169,000 | $ | 1,467,000 | ||||||||
Depletion expense4 |
$ | 351,000 | $ | 301,000 | $ | 177,000 | $ | 151,000 | ||||||||
Average sales price2 |
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Oil (per barrel) |
$ | 65.92 | $ | 64.69 | $ | 70.95 | $ | 65.56 | ||||||||
Gas (per mcf) |
$ | 6.54 | $ | 6.47 | $ | 5.69 | $ | 6.49 | ||||||||
Average production expense1,2,3 |
$ | 22.22 | $ | 17.36 | $ | 22.26 | $ | 16.98 | ||||||||
Average gross profit2,3 |
$ | 38.56 | $ | 42.13 | $ | 42.00 | $ | 42.87 | ||||||||
Average depletion expense2,3 |
$ | 6.28 | $ | 4.45 | $ | 6.36 | $ | 4.41 | ||||||||
Average general and administrative expense2,3 |
$ | 5.79 | $ | 4.05 | $ | 5.57 | $ | 3.60 | ||||||||
| 1 | Operating expenses, including production tax | |
| 2 | Averages calculated based upon non-rounded figures | |
| 3 | Per equivalent barrel (6 Mcf of gas is equivalent to 1 barrel of oil) | |
| 4 | Excluding impairment expense related to Canadian full cost pool ceiling limitation |
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ITEM 3.
Controls and Procedures
Controls and Procedures
The Company maintains a system of disclosure controls and procedures that are designed for the
purpose of ensuring that information required to be disclosed in its SEC reports is recorded,
processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SECs rules and forms,
and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Companys management, including
the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely
decisions regarding required disclosures.
As of September 30, 2007 Basic carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the
participation of the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the
effectiveness of the design and operation of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures.
Based upon that evaluation, it was concluded that the Companys disclosure controls and procedures
are effective for the purposes discussed above.
There have been no changes in the Companys internal control over financial reporting that occurred
during the Companys second quarter of the current fiscal year that has materially affected, or is
reasonably likely to materially affect, the Companys internal control over financial reporting.
PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
(Cumulative from March 31, 2007)
(Cumulative from March 31, 2007)
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
None.
Item 2. Changes in Securities
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
During the six months ended September 30, 2007 there were no meetings of our shareholders nor were
any matters submitted to a vote of security holders through the solicitation of consents, proxies
or otherwise.
Item 5. Other Information
None.
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Item 6. Exhibits
| Exhibit No. | Document | |
31.1
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Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Ray Singleton, Chief Executive Officer). | |
31.2
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Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (David Flake, Chief Financial Officer). | |
32.1
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Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Ray Singleton, Chief Executive Officer). | |
32.2
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Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (David Flake, Chief Financial Officer). |
Other exhibits and schedules are omitted because they are not applicable, not required or the
information is included in the financial statements or notes thereto.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report is signed by the
following authorized persons on behalf of Basic.
| BASIC EARTH SCIENCE SYSTEMS, INC. | ||
/s/ Ray Singleton
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