UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
þ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
OR
o | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
Commission File No. 0-16741
COMSTOCK RESOURCES, INC.
NEVADA (State or other jurisdiction of |
94-1667468 (I.R.S. Employer |
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incorporation or organization) | Identification Number) |
5300 Town and Country Blvd., Suite 500, Frisco, Texas 75034
(Address of principal executive offices)
Telephone No.: (972) 668-8800
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 filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes þ
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No o |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes þ
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No o |
The number of shares outstanding of the registrants common stock, par value $.50, as of May 10, 2005 was 40,718,322.
COMSTOCK RESOURCES, INC.
QUARTERLY REPORT
For The Quarter Ended March 31, 2005
INDEX
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Consolidated Financial Statements of Comstock Resources, Inc.: |
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13 | ||||
Consolidated Financial Statements of Bois dArc Energy, LLC: |
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32 |
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COMSTOCK RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
(In thousands) | ||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents |
$ | 10,609 | $ | 2,703 | ||||
Accounts Receivable: |
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Oil and gas sales |
27,124 | 29,822 | ||||||
Joint interest operations |
7,997 | 9,146 | ||||||
Other Current Assets |
7,514 | 6,544 | ||||||
Total current assets |
53,244 | 48,215 | ||||||
Property and Equipment: |
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Unevaluated oil and gas properties |
15,181 | 14,811 | ||||||
Oil and gas properties, successful efforts method |
1,294,789 | 1,249,023 | ||||||
Other |
4,263 | 4,273 | ||||||
Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization |
(457,203 | ) | (440,346 | ) | ||||
Net property and equipment |
857,030 | 827,761 | ||||||
Receivable from Bois dArc Energy |
65,849 | 59,417 | ||||||
Other Assets |
15,669 | 6,083 | ||||||
$ | 991,792 | $ | 941,476 | |||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current Portion of Long-Term Debt |
$ | 27 | $ | 150 | ||||
Accounts Payable |
34,257 | 44,512 | ||||||
Accrued Expenses |
23,855 | 19,262 | ||||||
Total current liabilities |
58,139 | 63,924 | ||||||
Long-Term Debt, less current portion |
429,000 | 403,000 | ||||||
Deferred Income Taxes Payable |
103,815 | 99,451 | ||||||
Reserve for Future Abandonment Costs |
19,987 | 19,248 | ||||||
Commitments and Contingencies |
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Stockholders Equity: |
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Common stock$0.50 par, 50,000,000 shares authorized,
36,172,868 and 35,648,742 shares outstanding at
March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively |
18,086 | 17,824 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital |
184,978 | 176,130 | ||||||
Retained earnings |
177,787 | 161,899 | ||||||
Total stockholders equity |
380,851 | 355,853 | ||||||
$ | 991,792 | $ | 941,476 | |||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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COMSTOCK RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
(In thousands, except | ||||||||
per share amounts) | ||||||||
Oil and gas sales |
$ | 69,822 | $ | 60,761 | ||||
Operating expenses: |
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Oil and gas operating |
13,187 | 12,650 | ||||||
Exploration |
2,085 | 3,382 | ||||||
Depreciation, depletion and amortization |
17,353 | 15,809 | ||||||
General and administrative, net |
4,188 | 3,090 | ||||||
Total operating expenses |
36,813 | 34,931 | ||||||
Income from operations |
33,009 | 25,830 | ||||||
Other income (expenses): |
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Other income |
104 | 39 | ||||||
Interest income |
748 | 16 | ||||||
Interest expense |
(5,798 | ) | (6,265 | ) | ||||
Unrealized loss from derivatives |
(3,238 | ) | | |||||
Loss on early extinguishment of debt |
| (19,581 | ) | |||||
Total other expenses |
(8,184 | ) | (25,791 | ) | ||||
Income before income taxes |
24,825 | 39 | ||||||
Provision for income taxes |
(8,937 | ) | (14 | ) | ||||
Net income |
$ | 15,888 | $ | 25 | ||||
Net income per share: |
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Basic |
$ | 0.45 | $ | 0.00 | ||||
Diluted |
$ | 0.43 | $ | 0.00 | ||||
Weighted average common and common stock
equivalent shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
34,999 | 33,843 | ||||||
Diluted |
37,356 | 35,570 | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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COMSTOCK RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2005
(Unaudited)
Additional | ||||||||||||||||
Common | Paid-In | Retained | ||||||||||||||
Stock | Capital | Earnings | Total | |||||||||||||
(In thousands) | ||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2004 |
$ | 17,824 | $ | 176,130 | $ | 161,899 | $ | 355,853 | ||||||||
Stock based compensation |
| 983 | | 983 | ||||||||||||
Exercise of stock options and warrants,
net of deferred income taxes |
262 | 7,865 | | 8,127 | ||||||||||||
Net income |
| | 15,888 | 15,888 | ||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2005 |
$ | 18,086 | $ | 184,978 | $ | 177,787 | $ | 380,851 | ||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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COMSTOCK RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended | ||||||||
March 31, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
(In thousands) | ||||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net income |
$ | 15,888 | $ | 25 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by operating activities: |
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Stock-based compensation |
1,795 | 1,222 | ||||||
Depreciation, depletion and amortization |
17,353 | 15,809 | ||||||
Debt issuance costs amortization |
236 | 277 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes |
7,820 | (1,986 | ) | |||||
Dry hole costs and leasehold impairments |
208 | 2,554 | ||||||
Unrealized loss from derivatives |
3,238 | | ||||||
Loss on early extinguishment of debt |
| 19,581 | ||||||
Decrease in accounts receivable |
3,847 | 9,144 | ||||||
(Increase) decrease in other current assets |
(970 | ) | 870 | |||||
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses |
(9,712 | ) | (27,095 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by operating activities |
39,703 | 20,401 | ||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
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Capital expenditures and acquisitions |
(46,249 | ) | (37,985 | ) | ||||
Advances to Bois dArc Energy |
(6,432 | ) | | |||||
Acquisition deposit |
(9,664 | ) | | |||||
Net cash used for investing activities |
(62,345 | ) | (37,985 | ) | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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Borrowings |
26,000 | 148,000 | ||||||
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes |
| 175,000 | ||||||
Debt issuance costs |
| (5,881 | ) | |||||
Principal payments on debt |
(123 | ) | (304,691 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock |
4,671 | 2,276 | ||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities |
30,548 | 14,704 | ||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
7,906 | (2,880 | ) | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
2,703 | 5,343 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
$ | 10,609 | $ | 2,463 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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COMSTOCK RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2005
(Unaudited)
(1) SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES -
Basis of Presentation
In managements opinion, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position of Comstock Resources, Inc. and subsidiaries (Comstock) as of March 31, 2005 and the related results of operations and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004.
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although Comstock believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in Comstocks Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2005 are not necessarily an indication of the results expected for the full year.
Receivable from Bois dArc Energy
In connection with the formation of Bois dArc Energy, LLC (Bois dArc Energy) in July 2004, Comstock provided to Bois dArc Energy a revolving line of credit with a maximum outstanding amount of $200.0 million, of which $164.1 million was outstanding at March 31, 2005. As of March 31, 2005, Comstock owned 59.9% of Bois dArc Energy, and accounted for its ownership in Bois dArc Energy under the proportionate consolidation method. Approximately $65.8 million of the outstanding balance is attributable to the other members of Bois dArc Energy and is reflected in the consolidated balance sheet as a receivable from Bois dArc Energy. Borrowings under the credit facility bear interest at Bois dArc Energys option at either LIBOR plus 2% or the base rate (which is the higher of the prime rate of the federal funds rate) plus 0.75%. The credit facility matures on April 1, 2006. Interest expense of $1.8 million was charged by the Company to Bois dArc Energy under the credit facility during the three months ended March 31, 2005. Approximately $0.7 million was attributable to the other members of Bois dArc Energy and is included in interest income in the consolidated statement of operations. In consideration for the credit facility, Bois dArc Energy agreed to become a guarantor with respect to Comstocks $400 million bank credit facility and Comstocks 6⅞% senior notes due 2012.
Bois dArc Energy is expected to complete its initial public offering of 13.5 million shares of its common stock on May 11, 2005. Upon closing, Bois dArc Energy plans to use the net proceeds of the offering and borrowings under its new bank credit facility to repay the amount outstanding under the credit facility provided by Comstock. Upon repayment, the credit facility provided by Comstock will be terminated and Bois dArc Energy will be released as a guarantor of Comstocks debt. As a result of the initial public offering, Comstock will own 29,935,761 shares of common stock of Bois dArc Energy, which will represent 48.3% of the basic shares that Bois dArc Energy will have outstanding upon completion of the offering. If the underwriters exercise the entire over-allotment option, which expires on June 5, 2005, Comstocks ownership of the basic shares outstanding will be reduced to 46.9%.
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COMSTOCK RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Supplementary Information With Respect to the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -
For the Three Months | ||||||||
Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
(In thousands) | ||||||||
Cash Payments - |
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Interest payments |
$ | 8,666 | $ | 8,016 | ||||
Income tax payments |
$ | 56 | $ | 2,700 |
Income Taxes
Deferred income taxes are provided to reflect the future tax consequences or benefits of differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements using enacted tax rates.
Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share is determined without the effect of any outstanding potentially dilutive stock options or other convertible securities and diluted earnings per share is determined with the effect of outstanding stock options and other convertible securities that are potentially dilutive. Basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, were determined as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Per | Per | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Income | Shares | Share | Income | Shares | Share | |||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except per share amounts) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic Earnings Per Share: |
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Net Income |
$ | 15,888 | 34,999 | $ | 0.45 | $ | 25 | 33,843 | $ | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||
Diluted Earnings Per Share: |
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Net Income |
$ | 15,888 | 34,999 | $ | 25 | 33,843 | ||||||||||||||||||
Effect of Dilutive Securities: |
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Stock, Grants and Options |
| 2,357 | | 1,727 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net Income Available to Common Stockholders |
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With Assumed Conversions |
$ | 15,888 | 37,356 | $ | 0.43 | $ | 25 | 35,570 | $ | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||
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COMSTOCK RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Stock Based Compensation
Comstock follows the fair value based method prescribed in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, Accounting for Stock Based Compensation (SFAS 123) in accounting of employee stock based compensation. Under the fair value based method, compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized over the award vesting period. The fair value of each award is estimated as of the date of grant using the Black-Scholes options pricing model. During the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, the Company recorded $1.8 and $1.2 million, respectively, in stock based compensation expense in general and administrative expenses. The 2005 stock based compensation includes $0.8 million for Comstocks share of Bois dArc Energys equity based compensation expense.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Comstock periodically uses swaps, floors and collars to hedge oil and natural gas prices and interest rates. Swaps are settled monthly based on differences between the prices specified in the instruments and the settlement prices of futures contracts. Generally, when the applicable settlement price is less than the price specified in the contract, Comstock receives a settlement from the counter party based on the difference multiplied by the volume or amounts hedged. Similarly, when the applicable settlement price exceeds the price specified in the contract, Comstock pays the counter party based on the difference. Comstock generally receives a settlement from the counter party for floors when the applicable settlement price is less than the price specified in the contract, which is based on the difference multiplied by the volumes amounts hedged. For collars, generally Comstock receives a settlement from the counter party when the settlement price is below the floor and pays a settlement to the counter party when the settlement price exceeds the cap. No settlement occurs when the settlement price falls between the floor and cap. The following table sets forth the derivative financial instruments outstanding at March 31, 2005 which relate to Comstocks natural gas production:
Period Beginning | Period Ending | Volume MMBtu | Delivery Location | Type of Instrument | Floor Price | Ceiling Price | ||||||||||||
April 1, 2005
|
December 31, 2005 | 2,304,000 | Henry Hub | Collar | $ | 4.50 | $ | 10.30 | ||||||||||
April 1, 2005
|
December 31, 2005 | 1,800,000 | Houston Ship Channel | Collar | $ | 4.50 | $ | 10.00 | ||||||||||
January 1, 2006
|
December 31, 2006 | 3,072,000 | Henry Hub | Collar | $ | 4.50 | $ | 9.02 | ||||||||||
January 1, 2006
|
December 31, 2006 | 2,400,000 | Houston Ship Channel | Collar | $ | 4.50 | $ | 8.25 |
Comstock did not designate these instruments as cash flow hedges and, accordingly, a loss on derivatives of $3.2 million was recorded in the three months ended March 31, 2005 to reflect the change in this liability since December 31, 2004.
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COMSTOCK RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Asset Retirement Obligations
Comstocks primary asset retirement obligations relate to future plugging and abandonment expenses on its oil and gas properties and related facilities disposal. The following table summarizes the changes in Comstocks total estimated liability during the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004:
For the Three Months | ||||||||
Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
(In thousands) | ||||||||
Future abandonment liability beginning
of period |
$ | 19,248 | $ | 19,174 | ||||
Accretion expense |
299 | 231 | ||||||
New wells placed on production |
570 | 247 | ||||||
Liabilities settled |
(130 | ) | | |||||
Future abandonment liability end
of period |
$ | 19,987 | $ | 19,652 | ||||
(2) LONG-TERM DEBT -
At March 31, 2005, Comstocks long-term debt was comprised of the following:
(In thousands) | ||||
Revolving Bank Credit Facility |
$ | 254,000 | ||
6 % Senior Notes due 2012 |
175,000 | |||
Other |
27 | |||
429,027 | ||||
Less current portion |
(27 | ) | ||
$ | 429,000 | |||
Comstock has $175.0 million of 6⅞% senior notes which are due March 1, 2012, with interest payable semiannually on each March 1 and September 1. The notes are unsecured obligations of the Company. Comstock also has a $400.0 million bank credit facility with Bank of Montreal, as the administrative agent. The credit facility is a four-year revolving credit commitment that matures on February 25, 2008. Borrowings under the credit facility are limited to a borrowing base that was $300.0 million as of March 31, 2005. Indebtedness under the credit facility is secured by substantially all of Comstocks and its subsidiaries assets and is guaranteed by all of the subsidiaries. The credit facility is subject to borrowing base availability, which is redetermined semiannually based on the banks estimates of the future net cash flows of the Companys oil and natural gas properties. The borrowing base may be affected by the performance of Comstocks properties and changes in oil and natural gas prices. The determination of the borrowing base is at the sole
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COMSTOCK RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
discretion of the administrative agent and the bank group. Borrowings under the credit facility bear interest, based on the utilization of the borrowing base, at Comstocks option at either LIBOR plus 1.25% to 1.75% or the base rate (which is the higher of the prime rate or the federal funds rate) plus 0% to 0.5%. A commitment fee of 0.375% is payable on the unused borrowing base. The credit facility contains covenants that, among other things, restrict the payment of cash dividends, limit the amount of consolidated debt that Comstock may incur and limit the Companys ability to make certain loans and investments. The only financial covenants are the maintenance of a current ratio and maintenance of a minimum tangible net worth. The Company was in compliance with these covenants as of March 31, 2005. Each of Comstocks subsidiaries are guarantors of Comstocks 6⅞% senior notes due 2012 and the bank credit facility.
In 2004, Comstock repurchased $220.0 million in principal amount of its 11¼% senior notes due 2007 (the 1999 Notes). The early extinguishment of the 1999 Notes resulted in a loss of $19.6 million which was comprised of the premium paid for repurchase of the 1999 Notes together with the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs related to the 1999 Notes.
(3) SUBSEQUENT EVENTS -
On March 24, 2005, Comstock entered into a purchase and sale agreement with EnSight Energy Partners, L.P., EnSight Laurel Production, LLC, Fairfield Midstream Services, LLC and EnSight Management, LLC (collectively EnSight) to acquire certain oil and gas properties and related assets in East Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi for $192.5 million in cash (subject to adjustment). The transaction is expected to close on May 12, 2005 with an effective date of April 1, 2005. Comstock paid a $9.7 million deposit on this acquisition which is included in other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2005.
On April 4, 2005, Comstock completed a public offering of 4,545,454 shares of its common stock at a price of $27.50 per share to the public. The net proceeds from the offering, after deducting underwriters discounts and expenses, were approximately $121.0 million. The proceeds were used to reduce outstanding borrowings under the Companys bank credit facility.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Comstock Resources, Inc.:
We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Comstock Resources, Inc. and subsidiaries (a Nevada corporation) (the Company) as of March 31, 2005, and the related consolidated statements of income and cash flows for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2005 and 2004. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys management.
We conducted our review in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements referred to above for them to be in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet of Comstock Resources, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2004, and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders equity, and cash flows for the year then ended, not presented herein, and in our report dated March 17, 2005 we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2004, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Dallas, Texas
May 9, 2005
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BOIS dARC ENERGY, LLC
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
Unaudited
ASSETS
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
(In thousands) | ||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents |
$ | 3,949 | $ | 2,416 | ||||
Accounts Receivable: |
||||||||
Oil and gas sales |
13,443 | 9,140 | ||||||
Joint interest operations |
5,367 | 5,558 | ||||||
Prepaid Expenses |
1,566 | 1,476 | ||||||
Total current assets |
24,325 | 18,590 | ||||||
Oil and Gas Properties, using successful efforts accounting: |
||||||||
Proved properties |
293,194 | 291,227 | ||||||
Unproved properties |
8,152 | 8,566 | ||||||
Wells and related equipment and facilities |
480,845 | 444,403 | ||||||
Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization |
(244,577 | ) | (233,243 | ) | ||||
Net oil and gas properties |
537,614 | 510,953 | ||||||
Other Property and Equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
of $1,484 and $1,436 at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004,
respectively |
743 | 524 | ||||||
Other Assets |
776 | 516 | ||||||
$ | 563,458 | $ | 530,583 | |||||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts Payable |
$ | 18,307 | $ | 20,103 | ||||
Accrued Expenses |
15,113 | 14,676 | ||||||
Total current liabilities |
33,420 | 34,779 | ||||||
Payable to Parent Company |
164,096 | 148,066 | ||||||
Reserve for Future Abandonment Costs |
29,395 | 28,253 | ||||||
Commitments and Contingencies |
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Members Equity: |
||||||||
Class A Units, 10,000 units issued and outstanding |
10 | 10 | ||||||
Class B Units, 50,000,000 units issued and outstanding |
304,227 | 304,227 | ||||||
Retained earnings |
32,310 | 15,248 | ||||||
Total members equity |
336,547 | 319,485 | ||||||
$ | 563,458 | $ | 530,583 | |||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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BOIS dARC ENERGY, LLC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2005
Unaudited
(In thousands)
Oil and gas sales |
$ | 43,476 | ||
Operating expenses: |
||||
Oil and gas operating |
7,707 | |||
Exploration |
3,136 | |||
Depreciation, depletion and amortization |
11,821 | |||
General and administrative, net |
2,027 | |||
Total operating expenses |
24,691 | |||
Income from operations |
18,785 | |||
Other income (expense): |
||||
Interest income |
45 | |||
Interest expense |
(1,768 | ) | ||
Total other income (expense) |
(1,723 | ) | ||
Net income |
$ | 17,062 | ||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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BOIS dARC ENERGY, LLC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN MEMBERS EQUITY
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2005
Unaudited
(In thousands)
Class A Units | Class B Units | Retained Earnings |
Total | |||||||||||||
Balance at January 1, 2005 |
$ | 10 | $ | 304,227 | $ | 15,248 | $ | 319,485 | ||||||||
Net income |
| | 17,062 | 17,062 | ||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2005 |
$ | 10 | $ | 304,227 | $ | 32,310 | $ | 336,547 | ||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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BOIS dARC ENERGY, LLC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT
OF CASH FLOWS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2005
Unaudited
(In thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
||||
Net income |
$ | 17,062 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
||||
Depreciation, depletion and amortization |
11,821 | |||
Equity based compensation |
1,357 | |||
Increase in accounts receivable |
(4,112 | ) | ||
Increase in prepaid expenses |
(90 | ) | ||
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses |
(2,716 | ) | ||
Net cash provided by operating activities |
23,322 | |||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
||||
Capital expenditures |
(37,819 | ) | ||
Net cash used for investing activities |
(37,819 | ) | ||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
||||
Borrowings from parent company |
16,030 | |||
Net cash provided by financing activities |
16,030 | |||
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents |
1,533 | |||
Cash and cash equivalents at Beginning of Period |
2,416 | |||
Cash and cash equivalents at End of Period |
$ | 3,949 | ||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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BOIS dARC ENERGY, LLC
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(1) Organization
Bois dArc Energy, LLC (Bois dArc Energy or the Company) is engaged in oil and natural gas exploration, development and production in state and federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico. The Company was formed on July 16, 2004 (Inception) by Bois dArc Resources, Ltd., Bois dArc Offshore, Ltd. and certain participants in their exploration activities (collectively, the Bois d Arc Participants) and Comstock Offshore, LLC (Comstock Offshore), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Comstock Resources, Inc. (Comstock).
In December 1997, Comstock Offshore acquired from a predecessor of Bois dArc Resources, Ltd. and other interest owners certain offshore oil and natural gas properties in the Gulf of Mexico. Subsequent to the acquisition, the predecessor to Bois dArc Resources, Ltd. was dissolved and Bois dArc Resources, Ltd. and Bois dArc Offshore, Ltd. (collectively, Bois dArc) were created. In connection with the December 1997 acquisition, Comstock Offshore and Bois dArc established a joint exploration venture to explore for oil and natural gas in the Gulf of Mexico. Under the joint exploration venture, Bois dArc was responsible for developing a budget for exploration activities and for generating exploration prospects in the Gulf of Mexico utilizing 3-D seismic data and their extensive geological expertise in the region. Comstock Offshore had to approve the budget and would advance funds for the acquisition of 3-D seismic data and leases needed to conduct exploration activities. Comstock Offshore was reimbursed for all advanced costs and was entitled to a non-promoted working interest in each prospect generated. For each successful discovery well drilled pursuant to the joint exploration venture, Comstock issued to the two principals of Bois dArc warrants exercisable for the purchase of shares of Comstocks common stock. Successful wells drilled under the exploration venture were operated by Bois dArc Offshore, Ltd. pursuant to a joint operating agreement entered into by the parties participating in the prospect, including Comstock Offshore and the Bois dArc Participants. Any future operation on the lease including drilling additional wells on the acreage associated with the prospect was conducted under the joint operating agreement and had to be approved by the participating parties.
On July 16, 2004, Bois dArc Energy was formed to replace the joint exploration venture. Each of the Bois dArc Participants and Comstock Offshore contributed to Bois dArc Energy substantially all of their Gulf of Mexico related assets and assigned to the Company their related liabilities, including certain debt, in exchange for equity interests in Bois dArc Energy. The equity interests issued in exchange for the contributions were determined by using a valuation of the properties contributed by the particular contributor conducted by Lee Keeling and Associates, Inc., independent petroleum consultants, relative to the value of the properties contributed by all contributors. Comstock Offshore contributed its interests in its Gulf of Mexico properties and assigned to Bois dArc Energy $83.2 million of related debt in exchange for an approximately 59.9% ownership interest in Bois dArc Energy. Each of the Bois dArc Participants contributed its interest in commonly owned Gulf of Mexico properties as well as ownership of Bois dArc Offshore, Ltd., the operator of the properties, and assigned in the aggregate $28.2 million of related liabilities in exchange for an approximately 40.1% aggregate ownership interest. The Bois dArc Participants also received $27.6 million in cash to equalize the amount that Comstock Offshores debt exceeded its proportional share of the liabilities assigned. Bois dArc Energy also reimbursed Comstock Offshore $12.7 million and Bois dArc $0.8 million for advances made under the joint exploration venture for undrilled prospects.
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BOIS dARC ENERGY, LLC
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following table presents the assets and liabilities of Comstock Offshore and the Bois dArc Participants that were contributed to Bois dArc Energy:
Contributed to | ||||
Bois dArc | ||||
Energy | ||||
(In thousands) | ||||
Cash |
$ | 17,030 | ||
Other current assets |
21,992 | |||
Property and equipment, net |
482,697 | |||
Total assets |
521,719 | |||
Current liabilities and bank loan |
(66,788 | ) | ||
Payable to parent company |
(83,177 | ) | ||
Reserve for future abandonment |
(26,443 | ) | ||
Total liabilities |
(176,408 | ) | ||
Net assets |
345,311 | |||
Cash distributed |
(41,084 | ) | ||
Net contribution |
$ | 304,227 | ||
Comstock and the Bois dArc Participants combined their respective Gulf of Mexico offshore properties into the Company, a newly formed limited liability company. Comstock Offshore and Bois dArc Resources have conducted joint exploration activities over the last six and one-half years and have interests in the same offshore properties. The ownership in the Company is based on the relative values of the properties that each entity contributed at the time of formation, approximately 59.9% by Comstock and 40.1% by the Bois dArc Participants. The Companys operating agreement provides that the board is to be composed of four persons, two of which are appointed by Comstock Offshore and two of which are appointed by the Bois dArc Participants. A majority of the board of managers is required to take any action of the board of managers (thereby requiring at least one of the managers appointed by the other group to effect any decision), and all significant matters require unanimous consent of the managers. Accordingly, the Company is jointly controlled and managed. There is an ongoing interest of both companies in the partnership and a sharing of management.
The substance of the formation of the Company was that these companies pooled their separate interests in various properties for a single interest in an entity (the Company) that holds all of their separate offshore properties. Management of the resulting joint venture is consistent with that in place during the term of the joint exploration venture. The Company has continued to account for Comstock Offshore and Bois dArc Resources as a joint venture and the net assets of the predecessors, who were also parties to the joint exploration venture, were recorded at historical cost at formation.
(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Accounting policies used by Bois dArc Energy reflect oil and gas industry practices and conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
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BOIS dARC ENERGY, LLC
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Basis of Presentation
In managements opinion, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company as of March 31, 2005 and the related results of operations and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2005.
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.
The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2005 are not necessarily an indication of the results expected for the full year.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Bois dArc Energy and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company accounts for its undivided interest in properties using the proportionate consolidation method, whereby its share of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses are included in its consolidated financial statements.
Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates. Changes in the future estimated oil and natural gas reserves or the estimated future cash flows attributable to the reserves that are utilized for impairment analysis could have a significant impact on the future results of operations.
Concentration of Credit Risk and Accounts Receivable
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a concentration of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, and accounts receivable. Bois dArc Energy places its cash with high credit quality financial institutions and its derivative financial instruments with financial institutions and other firms that management believes have high credit rating. Substantially all of Bois dArc Energys accounts receivable are due from either purchasers of oil and natural gas or participants in oil and natural gas wells for which Bois dArc Energy serves as the operator. Generally, operators of oil and natural gas wells have the right to offset future revenues against unpaid charges related to operated wells. Oil and gas sales
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are generally unsecured. The Companys credit losses consistently have been within managements expectations. Bois dArc Energy has not had any credit losses in the past and believes its accounts receivable are fully collectable. Accordingly, no allowance for doubtful accounts has been provided.
BOIS dARC ENERGY, LLC
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other current assets and accounts payable, accrued expenses and payable to parent company approximate fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments.
Property and Equipment
Bois dArc Energy follows the successful efforts method of accounting for its oil and gas properties. Acquisition costs for proved oil and gas properties, costs of drilling and equipping productive wells and costs of unsuccessful development wells are capitalized and amortized on an equivalent unit-of-production basis over the life of the remaining related oil and natural gas reserves. Equivalent units are determined by converting oil to natural gas at the ratio of six barrels of oil for one thousand cubic feet of natural gas. Wells sharing common production platforms and facilities comprise the cost centers which are used for amortization purposes. The estimated future costs of dismantlement, restoration and abandonment are included in the combined balance sheets in the reserve for future abandonment costs and expensed as part of depreciation, depletion and amortization expense. Costs incurred to acquire oil and gas leases are capitalized. Unproved oil and natural gas properties are periodically assessed and any impairment in value is charged to exploration expense. The costs of unproved properties which are determined to be productive are transferred to proved oil and natural gas properties and amortized on an equivalent unit-of-production basis. Exploratory expenses, including geological and geophysical expenses and delay rentals for unevaluated oil and natural gas properties, are charged to expense as incurred. Exploratory drilling costs are initially capitalized as unproved property but charged to expense if and when the well is determined not to have found proved oil and natural gas reserves. In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 19, exploratory drilling costs are evaluated within a one-year period after the completion of drilling.
In accordance with the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets (SFAS 144), Bois dArc Energy assesses the need for an impairment of the costs capitalized of its oil and gas properties on a property or cost center basis. If an impairment is indicated based on undiscounted expected future cash flows, then an impairment is recognized to the extent that net capitalized costs exceed discounted expected future cash flows based on escalated prices. There was no indication of an impairment in three months ended March 31, 2005. Other property and equipment consists primarily of work boats, computer equipment and furniture and fixtures, which are depreciated over estimated useful lives ranging from three to ten years on a straight-line basis.
Revenue Recognition and Gas Balancing
Bois dArc Energy utilizes the sales method of accounting for natural gas revenues whereby revenues are recognized based on the amount of gas sold to purchasers. The amount of gas sold may differ from the
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amount to which the Company is entitled based on its revenue interests in the properties. Bois dArc Energy did not have any significant imbalance positions at March 31, 2005.
General and Administrative Expense
General and administrative expense in 2005 is reduced by operating fee income of $0.8 million received by the Company. The operating fee income is a reimbursement of the Companys general and administrative
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BOIS dARC ENERGY, LLC
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
expense. General and administrative expenses include $60,000 paid by Bois dArc Energy to Comstock for accounting services under a service agreement.
Equity-based Compensation
The Company follows the fair value based method prescribed in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (SFAS 123) in accounting for equity-based compensation. Under the fair value based method, compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the award vesting period.
Income Taxes
Bois dArc Energy is a limited liability company that passes through its taxable income to its unit owners. Accordingly, no provision for federal or state corporate income taxes has been made in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Statements of Cash Flows
For the purpose of the consolidated statements of cash flows, Bois dArc Energy considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash paid for interest expense was $1,768,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2005.
Asset Retirement Obligations
Bois dArc Energys primary asset retirement obligations relate to future plugging and abandonment expenses on its oil and gas properties and related facilities disposal. The following table summarizes the changes in Bois dArc Energys total estimated liability:
(In thousands) | ||||
Future abandonment liability at December 31, 2004 |
$ | 28,253 | ||
Accretion expense |
439 | |||
Liabilities assumed and new wells drilled |
921 | |||
Liabilities settled |
(218 | ) | ||
Future abandonment liability at March 31, 2005 |
$ | 29,395 | ||
(3) Payable to Parent Company
In connection with the formation of the Company, Comstock provided a revolving line of credit to Bois dArc Energy with a maximum outstanding amount of $200.0 million. Approximately $164.1 million was outstanding on the line of credit as of March 31, 2005. Borrowings under the credit facility bear interest at the Companys option at either LIBOR plus 3% or the base rate (which is the higher of the prime rate or the federal funds rate) plus 0.75%. The credit facility matures on April 1, 2006. Interest expense of $1.8 million was charged by Comstock under the credit facility during the three months ended March 31, 2005.
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BOIS dARC ENERGY, LLC
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(4) Members Equity
Bois dArc Energy has three classes of membership units class A, class B and class C units. Class A units represent an interest in the capital of the Company but no interest in the profits of the Company and have voting rights. Class B units represent an interest in the capital and profits of the Company and have no voting or other decision-making rights except as required by applicable law. Class C units represent an interest only in the profits of the Company and have no voting or other decision-making rights except as required by applicable law.
(5) Long-term Incentive Plan
On July 16, 2004, the unit holders approved the 2004 Long-term Incentive Plan (the Incentive Plan) for management including officers, directors, employees and consultants. The Incentive Plan authorizes the grant of non-qualified options to purchase Class B units and the grant of restricted Class C units. The options under the Incentive Plan have contractual lives of ten years and become exercisable after lapses in vesting periods ranging from one to five years from the grant date. The Incentive Plan provides that awards in the aggregate cannot exceed 11% of the total outstanding Class B units. The following table summarizes the options to purchase Class B units that have been awarded under the Incentive Plan and were outstanding at March 31, 2005:
Number of Options | ||||||
Granted and | Weighted Average | Number of Options | ||||
Exercise Price | Outstanding | Remaining Life | Exercisable | |||
(years) | ||||||
$6.00 |
2,800,000 | 9.5 | (1) |
(1) | The options vest over five years with service to the Company. |
Also under the Incentive Plan, certain officers, managerial employees and consultants were granted a right to receive Class C units without cost to the recipient. The restrictions on the Class C units lapse over a five year period. The Class C units are entitled to participate in the appreciation of the Companys value and can convert to a maximum of one-half of a Class B unit. As of March 31, 2005 restricted Class C unit awards were outstanding for 4,290,000 units. These Class C units could convert to a maximum of 2,145,000 Class B units based on the future value of the Company.
The fair value of the Incentive Plan awards was initially determined by the Board of Managers as $4.55 per option to acquire the Class B units and $3.40 per Class C unit. Equity-based compensation expense of $1.4 million was recognized in the three months ended March 31, 2005 for the Incentive Plan awards and is included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
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BOIS dARC ENERGY, LLC
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(6) Commitments and Contingencies
Guarantees of Comstock Debt
In consideration for the $200.0 million credit facility being provided by Comstock, Bois dArc Energy and each of its subsidiaries agreed to become guarantors of Comstocks 6⅞% senior notes due 2012, of which $175.0 million principal amount is outstanding. Bois dArc Energy is also a guarantor of and has agreed to pledge substantially all of its assets with respect to Comstocks $400.0 million bank credit facility. The bank credit facility is a four-year revolving credit commitment that matures on February 25, 2008. At March 31, 2005, Comstock had $254.0 million outstanding under this credit facility. Borrowings under the credit facility are limited to a borrowing base that was $300.0 million as of March 31, 2005.
Contingencies
From time to time, Bois dArc Energy is involved in certain litigation that arises in the normal course of its operations. The Company does not believe the resolution of these matters will have a material effect on the Companys financial position or results of operations.
(7) Related Party Transactions
An entity owned by the spouse of Wayne L. Laufer, one of the principals of Bois dArc, provided accounting services to Bois dArc under a service agreement. Bois dArc Energy paid $49,000 to this entity for accounting services provided in three months ended March 31, 2005. Bois dArc Energy also paid $60,000 to Comstock for accounting services provided in the three months ended March 31, 2005.
(8) Subsequent Event
On May 6, 2005, Bois dArc Energy priced its initial public offering of 13.5 million shares of common stock at $13.00 per share to the public. The Company has agreed to sell 12.0 million shares of common stock and a selling stockholder has agreed to sell 1.5 million shares. The Company has granted the underwriters an option to purchase an additional 1.8 million shares to cover over-allotments, if any. Completion of the offering is expected to occur on May 11, 2005, subject to customary closing conditions. Prior to closing, the Company will be converted from a limited liability company to a corporation and will change its name to Bois dArc Energy, Inc.
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ITEM 2:
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
This report contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in our forward-looking statements due to many factors. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in this report and in our annual report filed on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
Results of Operations
The following table reflects certain summary operating data for the periods presented:
Three Months Ended | ||||||||
March 31, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Net Production Data: |
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Oil (Mbbls) |
300 | 396 | ||||||
Natural gas (MMcf) |
8,836 | 8,322 | ||||||
Natural gas equivalent (Mmcfe) |
10,635 | 10,696 | ||||||
Average Sales Price: |
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Oil (per Bbl) |
$ | 47.68 | $ | 34.69 | ||||
Natural gas (per Mcf) |
6.28 | 5.65 | ||||||
Average equivalent price (per Mcfe) |
6.57 | 5.68 | ||||||
Expenses ($ per Mcfe): |
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Oil and gas operating(1) |
$ | 1.24 | $ | 1.18 | ||||
Depreciation, depletion and amortization(2) |
1.62 | 1.45 |
(1) | Includes lease operating costs and production and ad valorem taxes. | |
(2) | Represents depreciation, depletion and amortization of oil and gas properties only. |
Revenues -
Our oil and gas sales increased $9.1 million (15%) in the first quarter of 2005 to $69.8 million, from $60.8 million in the first quarter of 2004, due primarily to higher oil and natural gas prices. Our average realized crude oil price increased by 37% and average realized natural gas price increased by 11% in the first quarter of 2005 as compared to 2004. Our production in the first quarter of 2005, on an equivalent unit of production basis, decreased by 1% from production in the first quarter of 2004.
Costs and Expenses -
Our oil and gas operating expenses, including production taxes, increased $0.5 million (4%) to $13.2 million in the first quarter of 2005 from $12.7 million in the first quarter of 2004. Oil and gas operating expenses per equivalent Mcf produced increased $0.06 (5%) to $1.24 in the first quarter of 2005 from $1.18 in the first quarter of 2004. The increase relates additional lifting costs of properties that Comstock acquired in the fourth quarter of 2004.
In the first quarter of 2005, we had $2.1 million in exploration expense as compared to $3.4 million in the first quarter of 2004. The provision in the first quarter of 2005 primarily relates to seismic expenditures made
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by Bois dArc Energy. The provision in 2004s first quarter relates to three exploratory dry holes , as well as costs related to acquisition of seismic data.
Depreciation, depletion and amortization (DD&A) increased $1.5 million (10%) to $17.4 million in the first quarter of 2005 from $15.8 million in the first quarter of 2004 due to an increase in our average DD&A rate. Our DD&A per equivalent Mcf produced increased by $0.18 to $1.62 for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 from $1.45 for the quarter ended March 31, 2004. The increase is primarily attributable to higher capitalized costs of our oil and gas properties.
General and administrative expenses, which are reported net of overhead reimbursements, increased by $1.1 million to $4.2 million for the first quarter of 2005 as compared to general and administrative expenses of $3.1 million for the first quarter of 2004. The increase was primarily related to Comstocks share of general and administrative expenses of Bois dArc Energy of $1.2 million which was formed in July 2004.
Interest expense decreased $0.5 million (8%) to $5.8 million for the first quarter of 2005 from $6.3 million in the first quarter of 2004. The decrease is due to the refinancing of our 11¼% senior notes in February 2004 with new senior notes with an interest rate of 6⅞%. Part of the interest savings was offset by higher interest rates related to our bank credit facility. The average borrowings outstanding under our credit facility increased to $236.3 million during the first quarter of 2005 as compared to $110.6 million in the first quarter of 2004. The average interest rate on the outstanding borrowings under the credit facility also increased to 4.3% in the first quarter of 2005 as compared to 2.6% in the first quarter of 2004.
We reported net income of $15.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005, as compared to net income of $25,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2004. The net income per share for the first quarter of 2005 was $0.43 on weighted average diluted shares outstanding of 37.4 million as compared to $0.00 for the first quarter of 2004 on weighted average diluted shares outstanding of 35.6 million. The first quarter 2005 results included a $3.2 million unrealized loss on our derivative financial instruments held for price risk management. The first quarter 2004 results include a charge of $19.6 million relating to the early retirement of the 11¼% senior notes.
Critical Accounting Policies
The information included in Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Critical Accounting Policies in our annual report filed on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 is incorporated herein by reference. There have been no material changes to our accounting policies during the three months ended March 31, 2005.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Funding for our activities has historically been provided by our operating cash flow, debt or equity financings or asset dispositions. For the three months ended March 31, 2005, our net cash flow provided by operating activities totaled $39.7 million and we borrowed $26.0 million under our bank credit facility.
Our primary needs for capital, in addition to funding our ongoing operations, relate to the acquisition, development and exploration of our oil and gas properties and the repayment of our debt. In the first quarter of 2005, we incurred capital expenditures of $46.2 million primarily for our development and exploration activities and we made a $9.7 million deposit on an acquisition that we expect to close in May 2005. We also advanced $6.4 million to Bois dArc Energy during the first quarter of 2005 pursuant to the loan agreement with Bois dArc Energy.
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The following table summarizes our capital expenditure activity for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004:
Three Months Ended | ||||||||
March 31, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
(In thousands) | ||||||||
Acquisitions |
$ | | $ | 715 | ||||
Leasehold costs |
548 | 1,418 | ||||||
Development drilling |
20,914 | 21,010 | ||||||
Exploratory drilling |
15,673 | 7,852 | ||||||
Offshore production facilities |
1,192 | 2,148 | ||||||
Workovers and recompilations |
7,590 | 4,828 | ||||||
Other |
332 | 14 | ||||||
$ | 46,249 | $ | 37,985 | |||||
The timing of most of our capital expenditures is discretionary because we have no material long-term capital expenditure commitments. Consequently, we have a significant degree of flexibility to adjust the level of our capital expenditures as circumstances warrant. We spent $45.9 million and $37.3 million on development and exploration activities in the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. We have budgeted approximately $115.0 million for development and exploration projects in 2005. Our proportionate share of Bois dArc Energys expected capital expenditures is an additional $89.0 million. We expect to use internally generated cash flow to fund our development and exploration activity.
We do not have a specific acquisition budget for 2005 since the timing and size of acquisitions are not predictable. We intend to use borrowings under our bank credit facility, or other debt or equity financings to the extent available, to finance significant acquisitions. The availability and attractiveness of these sources of financing will depend upon a number of factors, some of which will relate to our financial condition and performance and some of which will be beyond our control, such as prevailing interest rates, oil and natural gas prices and other market conditions.
We have a $400.0 million bank credit facility with Bank of Montreal, as the administrative agent. The credit facility is a four-year revolving credit commitment that matures on February 25, 2008. Borrowings under the credit facility are limited to a borrowing base that was $300.0 million at March 31, 2005. We also have $175.0 million of 6⅞% senior notes due March 1, 2012, with interest payable semiannually on each March 1 and September 1. The notes are unsecured obligations and are currently guaranteed by all of our subsidiaries.
Indebtedness under the bank credit facility is secured by substantially all of our and our subsidiaries assets and is guaranteed by all of our subsidiaries. The credit facility is subject to borrowing base availability, which will be redetermined semiannually based on the banks estimates of the future net cash flows of our oil and natural gas properties. The borrowing base may be affected by the performance of our properties and changes in oil and natural gas prices. The determination of the borrowing base is at the sole discretion of the administrative agent and the bank group. Borrowings under the credit facility bear interest, based on the utilization of the borrowing base, at our option at either (1) LIBOR plus 1.25% to 1.75% or (2) the base rate (which is the higher of the prime rate or the federal funds rate) plus 0% to 0.5%. A commitment fee of 0.375% is payable on the unused borrowing base. The credit facility contains covenants that, among other things, restrict the payment of cash dividends, limit the amount of consolidated debt that we may incur and limit our ability to make certain loans and investments. The only financial covenants are the maintenance of a current ratio and maintenance of a minimum tangible net worth. We were in compliance with these covenants as of March 31, 2005.
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On April 4, 2005, we completed a public offering of 4,545,454 shares of our common stock at a price of $27.50 per share to the public. The net proceeds from the offering, after deducting underwriters discounts and expenses, were approximately $121.0 million. The proceeds were used to reduce outstanding borrowings under our bank credit facility.
On March 24, 2005, we entered into a purchase and sale agreement with EnSight Energy Partners, L.P., EnSight Laurel Production, LLC, Fairfield Midstream Services, LLC and EnSight Management, LLC (collectively EnSight) to acquire certain oil and gas properties and related assets for $192.5 million in cash (subject to adjustment). The transaction is expected to close on May 12, 2005 with an effective date of April 1, 2005. We expect to fund the acquisition with borrowings under our bank credit facility.
On May 6, 2005, Bois dArc Energy priced an initial public offering of 13.5 million shares of its common stock at a price of $13.00 per share to the public. Upon closing, which is expected to occur on May 11, 2005, Bois dArc Energy plans to use the net proceeds of the offering and borrowings under its new bank credit facility to repay the amount outstanding under the credit facility provided by us. We plan to use the funds received from the repayment of the loan to Bois dArc Energy to reduce outstanding amounts under our bank credit facility. As a result of the initial public offering, we will own 29,935,761 shares of common stock of Bois dArc Energy, which will represent 48.3% of the basic shares that Bois dArc Energy will have outstanding upon completion of the offering. If the underwriters exercise the entire over-allotment option, which expires on June 5, 2005, our ownership of the basic shares outstanding will be reduced to 46.9%.
We believe that our cash flow from operations and available borrowings under our bank credit facility will be sufficient to fund our operations and future growth as contemplated under our current business plan. However, if our plans or assumptions change or if our assumptions prove to be inaccurate, we may be required to seek additional capital. We cannot provide any assurance that we will be able to obtain such capital, or if such capital is available, that we will be able to obtain it on terms acceptable to us.
ITEM 3.
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QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISKS |
Oil and Natural Gas Prices
Our financial condition, results of operations and capital resources are highly dependent upon the prevailing market prices of oil and natural gas. These commodity prices are subject to wide fluctuations and market uncertainties due to a variety of factors, some of which are beyond our control. Factors influencing oil and natural gas prices include the level of global demand for crude oil, the foreign supply of oil and natural gas, the establishment of and compliance with production quotas by oil exporting countries, weather conditions that determine the demand for natural gas, the price and availability of alternative fuels and overall economic conditions. It is impossible to predict future oil and natural gas prices with any degree of certainty. Sustained weakness in oil and natural gas prices may adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations, and may also reduce the amount of oil and natural gas reserves that we can produce economically. Any reduction in our oil and natural gas reserves, including reductions due to price fluctuations, can have an adverse effect on our ability to obtain capital for our exploration and development activities. Similarly, any improvements in oil and natural gas prices can have a favorable impact on our financial condition, results of operations and capital resources. Based on our oil and natural gas production in the three months ended March 31, 2005, a $1.00 change in the price per barrel of oil would have resulted in a change in our cash flow for such period by approximately $0.3 million and a $1.00 change in the price per Mcf of natural gas would have changed our cash flow by approximately $8.6 million.
We periodically use hedging transactions with respect to a portion of our oil and natural gas production
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to mitigate our exposure to price changes. While the use of these hedging arrangements limits the downside risk of price declines, such use may also limit any benefits that may be derived from price increases. We use swaps, floors and collars to hedge oil and natural gas prices. Swaps are settled monthly based on differences between the prices specified in the instruments and the settlement prices of futures contracts quoted on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Generally, when the applicable settlement price is less than the price specified in the contract, we receive a settlement from the counter party based on the difference multiplied by the volume hedged. Similarly, when the applicable settlement price exceeds the price specified in the contract, we pay the counter party based on the difference. We generally receive a settlement from the counter party for floors when the applicable settlement price is less than the price specified in the contract, which is based on the difference multiplied by the volumes hedged. For collars, we generally receive a settlement from the counter party when the settlement price is below the floor and pay a settlement to the counter party when the settlement price exceeds the cap. No settlement occurs when the settlement price falls between the floor and cap. The following table sets forth the derivative financial instruments which relate to our natural gas production:
Period Beginning | Period Ending | Volume MMBtu | Delivery Location | Type of Instrument | Floor Price | Ceiling Price | ||||||||||||
April 1,2005
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December 31, 2005 | 2,304,000 | Henry Hub | Collar | $ | 4.50 | $ | 10.30 | ||||||||||
April 1, 2005
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December 31, 2005 | 1,800,000 | Houston Ship Channel | Collar | $ | 4.50 | $ | 10.00 | ||||||||||
January 1, 2006
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December 31, 2006 | 3,072,000 | Henry Hub | Collar | $ | 4.50 | $ | 9.02 | ||||||||||
January 1, 2006
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December 31, 2006 | 2,400,000 | Houston Ship Channel | Collar | $ | 4.50 | $ | 8.25 |
The fair market value of these derivative financial instruments at March 31, 2005, was a liability of $3.4 million. We did not designate these instruments as cash flow hedges and, accordingly, a loss on derivatives of $3.2 million was recorded in 2005 to reflect the change in this liability since December 31, 2004.
Interest Rates
At March 31, 2005, we had long-term debt of $429.0 million. Of this amount, $175.0 million bears interest at a fixed rate of 6⅞%. We had $254.0 million outstanding under our bank credit facility, which is subject to floating market rates of interest. Borrowings under the bank credit facility bear interest at a fluctuating rate that is linked to LIBOR or the corporate base rate, at our option. Any increases in these interest rates can have an adverse impact on our results of operations and cash flow.
ITEM 4.
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CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES |
As of March 31, 2005, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based on this evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2005 to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports filed or submitted by us under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SECs rules and forms, and to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
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There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2005, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6.
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EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K |
a. | Exhibits |
15.1* Awareness Letter of Ernst & Young LLP. | ||||
31.1* Section 302 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer. | ||||
31.2* Section 302 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer. | ||||
32.1* Certification for the Chief Executive Officer as required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | ||||
32.2* Certification for the Chief Financial Officer as required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
* | Filed herewith |
b. | Reports on Form 8-K | |||
Form 8-K Reports filed subsequent to December 31, 2004 are as follows: |
Date | Item | Description | ||
January 26, 2005 | 2.02, 4.02 & 9.01 | Restatement of financial results for the three months and nine months
ended September 30, 2004. |
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February 25, 2005 | 2.02 & 9.01 | Financial and operating results for the three months and fiscal year
ended December 31, 2004. |
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March 24, 2005 | 1.01, 7.01 & 9.01 | Acquisition of EnSight properties. |
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March 30, 2005 | 8.01 & 9.01 | Public offering of $125.0 million of common stock.
May 9, 2005 |
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May 9, 2005 | 2.02 & 9.01 | Financial and operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2005. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
COMSTOCK RESOURCES, INC. |
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Date May 10, 2005 | /s/M. JAY ALLISON | |||
M. Jay Allison, Chairman, President and Chief | ||||
Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) | ||||
Date May 10, 2005 | /s/ROLAND O. BURNS | |||
Roland O. Burns, Senior Vice President, | ||||
Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, and Treasurer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
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