UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 or 15 (d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
or
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO
SECTION 13 or 15 (d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from __________ to __________
For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2005
Commission file number 000-50175
DORCHESTER MINERALS, L.P.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 81-0551518
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
Incorporation or organization)
3838 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 300, Dallas, Texas 75219
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (214) 559-0300
None
Former name, former address and former fiscal
year, if changed since last report
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No
Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is an accelerated filer (as
defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes X No
As of May 3, 2005, 28,240,431 common units of partnership interest were
outstanding.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DISCLOSURE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS................................3
PART I.........................................................................3
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION...............................................3
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS AS OF MARCH 31, 2005 (UNAUDITED) AND
DECEMBER 31, 2004......................................................4
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2005 AND 2004 (UNAUDITED)....................................5
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,2005 AND 2004 (UNAUDITED).....................................6
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS...............................7
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS...............................................8
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.........12
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES............................................12
PART II.......................................................................13
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS..................................................13
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS........13
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES....................................13
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS................13
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION..................................................13
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS...........................................................13
SIGNATURES....................................................................13
INDEX TO EXHIBITS.............................................................14
CERTIFICATIONS................................................................15
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DISCLOSURE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements included in this report which are not historical facts
(including any statements concerning plans and objectives of management for
future operations or economic performance, or assumptions or forecasts related
thereto), are forward-looking statements. These statements can be identified by
the use of forward-looking terminology including "may," "believe," "will,"
"expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue" or other similar words. These
statements discuss future expectations, contain projections of results of
operations or of financial condition or state other "forward-looking"
information. In this report, the term "Partnership," as well as the terms "us,"
"our," "we," and "its" are sometimes used as abbreviated references to
Dorchester Minerals, L.P. itself or Dorchester Minerals, L.P. and its related
entities.
These forward-looking statements are based upon management's current plans,
expectations, estimates, assumptions and beliefs concerning future events
impacting us and therefore involve a number of risks and uncertainties. We
caution that forward-looking statements are not guarantees and that actual
results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the
forward-looking statements for a number of important reasons. Examples of such
reasons include, but are not limited to, changes in the price or demand for oil
and natural gas, changes in the operations on or development of the
Partnership's properties, changes in economic and industry conditions and
changes in regulatory requirements (including changes in environmental
requirements) and the Partnership's financial position, business strategy and
other plans and objectives for future operations. These and other factors are
set forth in the Partnership's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
You should read these statements carefully because they discuss our
expectations about our future performance, contain projections of our future
operating results or our future financial condition, or state other
"forward-looking" information. Before you invest, you should be aware that the
occurrence of any of the events herein described in this report could
substantially harm our business, results of operations and financial condition
and that upon the occurrence of any of these events, the trading price of our
common units could decline, and you could lose all or part of your investment.
PART I
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Dorchester Minerals, L.P. is a publicly traded Delaware limited partnership
that commenced operations on January 31, 2003, upon the combination of
Dorchester Hugoton, Ltd., which was a publicly traded Texas limited partnership,
and Republic Royalty Company and Spinnaker Royalty Company, L.P., both of which
were privately held Texas partnerships. The combination was accounted for using
the purchase method of accounting.
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DORCHESTER MINERALS, L.P.
(A Delaware Limited Partnership)
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in Thousands)
March 31, December 31,
2005 2004
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(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents....................... $ 14,208 $ 12,365
Trade receivables............................... 4,572 5,389
Net profits interest receivable - related party. 4,369 4,750
Note receivable - related party................. 142 155
Prepaid expenses ............................... 51 25
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Total current assets........................ 23,342 22,684
Properties and leasehold improvements - at cost:
Oil and natural gas properties (full cost method) 291,883 291,855
Less full cost depletion ....................... 113,959 108,834
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Total......................................... 177,924 183,021
Leasehold improvements.......................... 514 480
Less amortization............................... 24 12
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Total ...................................... 490 468
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Net properties and leasehold improvements....... 178,414 183,489
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Total assets................................ $201,756 $206,173
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LIABILITIES AND PARTNERSHIP CAPITAL
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and other current liabilities.. $ 747 $ 669
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Total current liabilities.................. 747 669
Deferred rent incentive.............................. 356 366
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Total liabilities.......................... 1,103 1,035
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Commitments and contingencies
Partnership capital:
General partner................................. 7,683 7,807
Unitholders..................................... 192,970 197,331
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Total partnership capital.................. 200,653 205,138
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Total liabilities and partnership capital............ $201,756 $206,173
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The accompanying condensed notes are an integral part of
these financial statements.
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DORCHESTER MINERALS, L.P.
(A Delaware Limited Partnership)
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in Thousands except Earnings per Unit)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
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2005 2004
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Operating revenues:
Net profits interests........................... $ 6,116 $ 5,994
Royalties....................................... 8,221 7,039
Lease bonus..................................... 60 408
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Total operating revenues........................ 14,397 13,441
Cost and expenses:
Operating, including production taxes........... 701 583
Depletion and amortization...................... 5,137 5,301
General and administrative expenses............. 746 842
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Total costs and expenses........................ 6,584 6,726
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Operating income..................................... 7,813 6,715
Other income (expense), net:
Investment income............................... 51 17
Other income (expense), net..................... 12 (81)
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Total other income (expense), net............... 63 (64)
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Net earnings......................................... $ 7,876 $ 6,651
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Allocation of net earnings:
General partner................................. $ 204 $ 166
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Unitholders..................................... $ 7,672 $ 6,485
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Net earnings per common unit ........................ $ 0.27 $ 0.24
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Weighted average common units outstanding (000's).... 28,240 27,040
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The accompanying condensed notes are an integral part of
these financial statements.
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DORCHESTER MINERALS, L.P.
(A Delaware Limited Partnership)
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in Thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
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2005 2004
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Net cash provided by operating activities. ........... $ 14,266 $ 11,777
Cash flows used in investing activities:
Capital expenditures.......................... (62) (91)
Cash flows used in financing activities:
Distributions paid to general partners
and unitholders............................. (12,361) (10,852)
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Increase in cash and cash equivalents................. 1,843 834
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1,............... 12,365 10,881
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Cash and cash equivalents at March 31,................ $ 14,208 $ 11,715
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The accompanying condensed notes are an integral part of
these financial statements.
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DORCHESTER MINERALS, L.P.
(A Delaware Limited Partnership)
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION: Dorchester Minerals, L.P.(the "Partnership")
is a publicly traded Delaware limited partnership that was formed in December
2001 in connection with the combination, which was completed on January 31,
2003, of Dorchester Hugoton, Ltd., which was a publicly traded Texas limited
partnership, and Republic Royalty Company (Republic) and Spinnaker Royalty
Company, L.P. (Spinnaker) both of which were privately held Texas partnerships.
The condensed financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting
only of normal and recurring adjustments unless indicated otherwise) that are,
in the opinion of management, necessary for the fair presentation of the
Partnership's financial position and operating results for the interim period.
Interim period results are not necessarily indicative of the results for the
calendar year. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations" for additional information. Per-unit information is
calculated by dividing the income applicable to holders of the Partnership's
common units by the weighted average number of units outstanding.
2. CONTINGENCIES: In January 2002, some individuals and an association
called Rural Residents for Natural Gas Rights, referred to as RRNGR, sued
Dorchester Hugoton, Ltd., Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, Conoco, Inc., XTO
Energy Inc., ExxonMobil Corporation, Phillips Petroleum Company, Incorporated
and Texaco Exploration and Production, Inc. Dorchester Minerals Operating LP,
owned directly and indirectly by our general partner, now owns and operates the
properties formerly owned by Dorchester Hugoton. These properties contribute a
major portion of the Net Profits Interests amounts paid to the Partnership. The
suit is currently pending in the District Court of Texas County, Oklahoma and
discovery is underway by the plaintiffs and defendants. The individuals and
RRNGR consist primarily of Texas County, Oklahoma residents who, in residences
located on leases use natural gas from gas wells located on the same leases, at
their own risk, free of cost. The plaintiffs seek declaration that their
domestic gas use is not limited to stoves and inside lights and is not limited
to a principal dwelling as provided in the oil and gas lease agreements with
defendants in the 1930s to the 1950s. Plaintiffs' claims against defendants
include failure to prudently operate wells, violation of rights to free domestic
gas, violation of irrigation gas contracts, underpayment of royalties, a request
for accounting, and fraud. Plaintiffs also seek certification of class action
against defendants. In July 2002, the defendants were granted a motion for
summary judgment removing RRNGR as a plaintiff. On October 1, 2004, the
plaintiffs severed claims against Dorchester Minerals Operating LP regarding
royalty underpayments. Dorchester Minerals Operating LP believes plaintiffs'
claims, including severed claims, are completely without merit. Based upon past
measurements of such domestic gas usage, Dorchester Minerals Operating LP
believes the domestic gas damages sought by plaintiffs to be minimal. An adverse
decision could reduce amounts the Partnership receives from the Net Profits
Interests.
The Partnership and Dorchester Minerals Operating LP are involved in
other legal and/or administrative proceedings arising in the ordinary
course of their businesses, none of which have predictable outcomes and none of
which are believed to have any significant effect on financial position or
operating results.
3. DISTRIBUTIONS TO HOLDERS OF COMMON UNITS: Since the Partnership's
combination on January 31, 2003, unitholder cash distributions per common unit
have been or will be:
Year Quarter Record Date Payment Date Amount
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2003 1st (partial) April 28, 2003 May 8, 2003 $0.206469
2003 2nd July 28, 2003 August 7, 2003 $0.458087
2003 3rd October 31, 2003 November 10, 2003 $0.422674
2003 4th January 26, 2004 February 5, 2004 $0.391066
2004 1st April 30, 2004 May 10, 2004 $0.415634
2004 2nd July 26, 2004 August 5, 2004 $0.415315
2004 3rd October 25, 2004 November 4, 2004 $0.476196
2004 4th February 1, 2005 February 11, 2005 $0.426076
2005 1st April 29, 2005 May 9, 2005 $0.481242
Distributions since the third quarter of 2004 have been paid on 28,240,431
units; previous distributions were paid on 27,040,431 units. The next cash
distribution will be paid by August 15, 2005.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
Overview
Dorchester Minerals, L.P. is a publicly traded Delaware limited
partnership that was formed in December 2001 in connection with the combination,
which was completed on January 31, 2003, of Dorchester Hugoton, which was a
publicly traded Texas limited partnership, and Republic and Spinnaker both of
which were privately held Texas partnerships.
We own producing and non-producing mineral,royalty,overriding royalty,
net profits and leasehold interests. We refer to these interests as the Royalty
Properties. We currently own Royalty Properties in 585 counties and parishes in
25 states.
Dorchester Minerals Operating LP, a Delaware limited partnership owned
directly and indirectly by our general partner, holds the working interest
properties previously owned by Dorchester Hugoton and a minor portion of mineral
interest properties previously owned by Republic and Spinnaker. We refer to
Dorchester Minerals Operating LP as the "operating partnership." Our Partnership
directly and indirectly holds a 96.97% net profits overriding royalty interest
in these properties. We refer to our net profits overriding royalty interest in
these properties as the Net Profits Interests. After the close of each month, we
receive a payment equaling 96.97% of the net proceeds actually received during
that month from the properties subject to the Net Profits Interests.
In accordance with our partnership agreement we have the continuing
right to create additional net profits interests by transferring properties to
the operating partnership subject to the reservation of a Net Profits Interests
identical to the Net Profits Interests created upon our formation. One such
interest, called the 2003/2004 NPI, resulted from transferring various
properties to the operating partnership subject to a Net Profits Interest. As of
March 31, 2005 cumulative costs and expenses attributable to the 2003/2004 NPI
exceeded cumulative revenues by $1,023,000, an amount which we refer to as the
2003/2004 NPI deficit. The 2005 NPI deficit was $31,000. OUR FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS DO NOT REFLECT ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO PROPERTIES SUBJECT TO NET
PROFITS INTERESTS THAT ARE IN A DEFICIT STATUS. CONSEQUENTLY, REVENUES,
EXPENSES, PRODUCTION SALES VOLUMES AND PRICES SET FORTH HEREIN DO NOT REFLECT
AMOUNTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE 2003/2004 NPI OR THE 2005 NPI PROPERTIES;
INFORMATION CONCERNING ACREAGE OWNED AND DRILLING ACTIVITY THEREON INCLUDE
AMOUNTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THESE PROPERTIES.
Commodity Price Risks
Our profitability is affected by volatility in prevailing oil and
natural gas prices. Oil and natural gas prices have been subject to significant
volatility in recent years in response to changes in the supply and demand for
oil and natural gas in the market and general market volatility.
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Results of Operations
Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 as compared to Three Months Ended
March 31, 2004
Normally, our period-to-period changes in net earnings and cash flows
from operating activities are principally determined by changes in crude oil and
natural gas sales volumes and prices. Our portion of oil and natural gas sales
and weighted average prices were:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
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Sales Volumes: 2005 2004
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Net Profits Interests Gas Sales (mmcf)........... 1,223 1,347
Net Profits Interests Oil Sales (mbbls) ......... 2 2
Royalty Properties Gas Sales (mmcf) ............. 890 888
Royalty Properties Oil Sales (mbbls) ............ 80 80
Weighted Average Sales Price:
Net Profits Interests Gas Sales ($/mcf).......... $ 6.18 $ 5.46
Net Profits Interests Oil Sales ($/bbl).......... $40.55 $30.15
Royalty Properties Gas Sales ($/mcf) ............ $ 5.42 $ 5.05
Royalty Properties Oil Sales ($/bbl)............. $42.50 $31.96
Production Costs Deducted
Under the Net Profits Interests ($/mcfe)(1) $ 1.27 $ 1.09
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(1) Provided to assist in determination of revenues; applies only to Net
Profit Interest sales volumes and prices.
Oil sales volumes and natural gas sales volumes attributable to our
Royalty Properties during the first quarter were virtually unchanged from 2004.
Oil sales volumes attributable to our Net Profits Interests during the
first quarter were virtually unchanged from 2004. Natural gas sales volumes
attributable to our Net Profits Interests during the first quarter decreased
9.2% from 1,347 mmcf during 2004 to 1,223 mmcf during 2005 due to initial
increased 2004 production resulting from start-up of additional field
compression on the Oklahoma operated properties and natural reservoir decline.
Production sales volumes and prices from the 2003/2004 NPI and the most recent
2005 NPI properties are excluded from the above table. See "Overview" above.
Weighted average oil sales prices attributable to the Partnership's
interest in Royalty Properties increased 33.0% from $31.96 per bbl during the
first quarter 2004 to $42.50 per bbl during the first quarter 2005. Similarly,
first quarter weighted average Partnership natural gas sales prices from Royalty
Properties increased 7.3% from $5.05 per mcf during 2004 to $5.42 per mcf during
2005. Both oil and natural gas price increases resulted from changing market
conditions.
First quarter weighted average oil sales prices from the Net Profits
Interests' properties increased 34.5% from $30.15 per bbl in 2004 to $40.55 per
bbl in 2005. First quarter weighted average natural gas sales prices from the
Net Profits Interests' properties increased 13.2% from $5.46 per mcf in 2004 to
$6.18 per mcf in 2005. Such oil and natural gas price increases are due to
changing market conditions.
Our first quarter net operating revenues increased 7.1% from
$13,441,000 during 2004 to $14,397,000 during 2005 due primarily to increased
natural gas prices and crude oil prices.
Costs and expenses during the first quarter of 2004 were $6,726,000
compared to $6,584,000 during the first quarter of 2005.
Other income during the three month period ended March 31 increased
from a loss of $64,000 during 2004 to income of $63,000 during the same period
in 2005. The first three months of 2004 include expenses of $87,000
attributable to evaluation of property acquisitions which were not consummated.
Depletion and amortization during the three month period ended
March 31 decreased from $5,301,000 during 2004 to $5,137,000 during 2005,
primarily as a result of a reduced depletable asset base, mainly due to prior
quarterly depletion during 2004 absent significant additions to the base.
We received cash payments in the amount of $145,000 from various
sources during the first quarter of 2005 including lease bonus attributable to
nine leases and pooling elections located in eight counties and parishes in
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four states. Each of these leases reflected a royalty term of 25% and lease
bonuses ranging up to $300/acre. In addition, we leased our coal rights in two
tracts located in Illinois; this lease reflected a royalty term of 2.5%.
We received division orders for, or otherwise identified 74 new wells
completed on our Royalty Properties and Net Profit Interests in 33 counties and
parishes in nine states during the first quarter of 2005. The operating
partnership elected to participate in 12 wells to be drilled on our Net Profits
Interests located in four counties in three states. Selected new wells and
the royalty interests owned therein by us and the working interests and net
revenue interests owned therein by the operating partnership are summarized in
the following table:
Test Rates
Ownership per day
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County/ Gas, Oil,
State Parish Operator Well Name WI(1) NRI(1) mcf bbls
- ----- ------- -------- ----------------- ---- ------ ------ ------
ROYALTY PROPERTIES
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Oklahoma Beckham Apache Perryman 4-21 -- 3.1% 1,072 --
Alabama Conecuh Midroc Findley 23-3 -- 3.1% 179
Colorado Weld Patina ARD C-6 -- 4.3% 271 226
Oklahoma Roger Mills Chesapeake Roark 7-12 -- 2.3% 1,604 --
Texas Starr Ascent Garza-Hitchcock #6 -- 2.6% 3,617 34
NET PROFITS INTERESTS
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Montana Richland Continental Carda 1-28H 6.3% 5.0% -- 789
Oklahoma Roger Mills JMA Hutson Farms 3-18 1.6% 1.6% 3,108 9
Oklahoma Roger Mills Chesapeake Alexander 1-30 1.5% 1.5% 5,086 --
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(1) WI and NRI mean working interest and net revenue interest, respectively.
We disclosed in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 the
results of activity on lands located in South Texas in which we own a royalty
interest and for which we have omitted the identity of the operator, well names
and location due to confidentiality restrictions. Five wells have now been
drilled on this property in which we own a 5.12% net revenue interest. The first
well flowed at rates of 235 barrels of oil and 9,696 mcf of gas per day in late
December 2004. The second well flowed at rates of 214 barrels of oil and 7,860
mcf of gas per day in February 2005. The third well flowed at rates of 15
barrels of oil and 1,000 mcf of gas per day in March 2005. The fourth well
flowed at rates of 637 barrels of oil and 26,945 mcf of gas per day in April
2005. The fifth well flowed at rates of 262 barrels of oil and 8,820 mcf of gas
per day on May 2, 2005. We received $181,725 during the first quarter of 2005
attributable to production during December 2004 and January 2005 from the first
two wells. We will disclose more information about this property as it becomes
available in the public domain.
First quarter net earnings allocable to common units increased 18.3%
from $6,485,000 during 2004 to $7,672,000 during 2005 due primarily to increased
crude oil and natural gas sales prices.
Net cash provided by operating activities increased 21.1% from
$11,777,000 during the first quarter 2004 to $14,266,000 during the first
quarter 2005, principally due to higher oil and natural gas sales prices.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Capital Resources
Our primary sources of capital are our cash flow from the Net Profits
Interests and the Royalty Properties. Our only cash requirements are the
distributions to our unitholders, the payment of oil and natural gas production
and property taxes not otherwise deducted from gross production revenues and
general and administrative expenses incurred on our behalf and properly
allocated in accordance with our partnership agreement. Since the distributions
to our unitholders are, by definition, determined after the payment of all
expenses actually paid by us, the only cash requirements that may create
liquidity concerns for us are the payments of expenses. Since most of these
expenses vary directly with oil and natural gas prices and sales volumes, we
anticipate that sufficient funds will be available at all times for payment of
these expenses. See Note 3 of the Notes to the Condensed Financial Statements
for the amounts and dates of cash distributions to unitholders.
We are not directly liable for the payment of any exploration,
development or production costs. We do not have any transactions, arrangements
or other relationships that could materially affect our liquidity or the
availability of capital resources. We have not guaranteed the debt of any other
party, nor do we have any other arrangements or relationships with other
entities that could potentially result in unconsolidated debt.
Pursuant to the terms of our Partnership Agreement, we cannot incur
indebtedness other than trade payables, (i) in excess of $50,000 in the
aggregate at any given time or (ii) which would constitute "acquisition
indebtedness" (as defined in Section 514 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended).
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Expenses and Capital Expenditures
The operating partnership does not currently anticipate drilling
additional wells as a working interest owner in the Fort Riley zone or the
Council Grove formations or elsewhere in the Oklahoma properties previously
owned by Dorchester Hugoton. Successful activities by others in these formations
or other developments could prompt a reevaluation of this position. Any such
drilling is estimated to cost $250,000 to $300,000 per well. The operating
partnership anticipates continuing additional fracture treating in the Oklahoma
properties previously owned by Dorchester Hugoton but is unable to predict the
cost as a specific engineering study is required for each fracture treatment.
Previous fracture treatments in these properties have cost between $37,000 and
$55,000 per well. They did not require casing repairs. Such activities by the
operating partnership could influence the amount we receive from the Net Profits
Interests.
The operating partnership owns and operates the wells, pipelines and
gas compression and dehydration facilities located in Kansas and Oklahoma
previously owned by Dorchester Hugoton. The operating partnership anticipates
gradual increases in expenses as repairs to these facilities become more
frequent, and anticipates gradual increases in field operating expenses as
reservoir pressure declines. The operating partnership does not anticipate
incurring significant expense to replace these facilities at this time. These
capital and operating costs are reflected in the Net Profit Interests payments
we receive from the operating partnership.
In 1998, Oklahoma regulations removed production quantity restrictions
in the Guymon-Hugoton field, and did not address efforts by third parties to
persuade Oklahoma to permit infill drilling in the Guymon-Hugoton field. Both
infill drilling and removal of production limits could require considerable
capital expenditures. The outcome and the cost of such activities are
unpredictable. Such activities by the operating partnership could influence the
amount we receive from the Net Profits Interests. No additional compression
affecting the wells formerly owned by Dorchester Hugoton has been installed
since 2000 by operators on adjoining acreage. The operating partnership believes
it now has sufficient field compression to remain competitive with adjoining
operators for the foreseeable future.
Liquidity and Working Capital
Cash and cash equivalents totaled $14,208,000 at March 31, 2005 and
$12,365,000 at December 31, 2004.
Critical Accounting Policies
We utilize the full cost method of accounting for costs related to our
oil and natural gas properties. Under this method, all such costs (productive
and nonproductive) are capitalized and amortized 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, however, which limits such
pooled costs to the aggregate of the present value of future net revenues
attributable to proved oil and natural gas reserves discounted at 10% plus the
lower of cost or market value of unproved properties. In accordance with
applicable accounting rules, Dorchester Hugoton was deemed to be the accounting
acquiror of the Republic and Spinnaker assets. Our Partnership's acquisition of
these assets was recorded at a value based on the closing price of Dorchester
Hugoton's common units immediately prior to consummation of the combination
transaction, subject to certain adjustments. Consequently, the acquisition of
these assets was recorded at values that exceed the historical book value of
these assets prior to consummation of the combination transaction. Our
Partnership did not assign any book or market value to unproved properties,
including nonproducing royalty, mineral and leasehold interests. Oil and gas
properties are evaluated using the full cost ceiling test at the end of each
quarter.
The discounted present value of our proved oil and natural gas reserves
is a major component of the ceiling calculation and requires many subjective
judgments. Estimates of reserves are forecasts based on engineering and
geological analyses. Different reserve engineers may reach different conclusions
as to estimated quantities of natural gas reserves based on the same
information. Our reserve estimates are prepared by independent consultants. The
passage of time provides more qualitative information regarding reserve
estimates, and revisions are made to prior estimates based on updated
information. However, there can be no assurance that more significant revisions
will not be necessary in the future. Significant downward revisions could result
in an impairment representing a non-cash charge to earnings. In addition to the
impact on calculation of the ceiling test, estimates of proved reserves are also
a major component of the calculation of depletion.
While the quantities of proved reserves require substantial judgment,
the associated prices of oil and natural gas reserves that are included in the
discounted present value of our reserves are objectively determined. The ceiling
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test calculation requires use of prices and costs in effect as of the last day
of the accounting period, which are generally held constant for the life of the
properties. As a result, the present value is not necessarily an indication of
the fair value of the reserves. Oil and natural gas prices have historically
been volatile and the prevailing prices at any given time may not reflect our
Partnership's or the industry's forecast of future prices.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America 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. For example, estimates of uncollected
revenues and unpaid expenses from royalties and net profits interests in
properties operated by non-affiliated entities are particularly subjective due
to inability to gain accurate and timely information. Therefore, actual results
could differ from those estimates.
Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The following information provides quantitative and qualitative
information about our potential exposures to market risk. The term "market risk"
refers to the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in oil and natural gas
prices, interest rates and currency exchange rates. The disclosures are not
meant to be precise indicators of expected future losses, but rather indicators
of reasonably possible losses.
Market Risk Related to Oil and Natural Gas Prices
Essentially all of our assets and sources of income are from the Net
Profits Interests and the Royalty Properties, which generally entitle us to
receive a share of the proceeds based on oil and natural gas production from
those properties. Consequently, we are subject to market risk from fluctuations
in oil and natural gas prices. Pricing for oil and natural gas production has
been volatile and unpredictable for several years. We do not anticipate entering
into financial hedging activities intended to reduce our exposure to oil and
natural gas price fluctuations.
Absence of Interest Rate and Currency Exchange Rate Risk
We do not anticipate having a credit facility or incurring any debt,
other than trade debt. Therefore, we do not expect interest rate risk to be
material to us. We do not anticipate engaging in transactions in foreign
currencies which could expose us to foreign currency related market risk.
Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this report, our Partnership's
principal executive officer and principal financial officer, carried out an
evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based
on their evaluation, they have concluded that our Partnership's disclosure
controls and procedures effectively ensure that the information required to be
disclosed in the reports the Partnership files with the Securities and Exchange
Commission is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time
periods specified by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Changes in Internal Controls
There were no changes in our Partnership's internal controls or in
other factors that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to
materially affect, our Partnership's internal controls subsequent to the date of
their evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures.
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PART II
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
None.
Item 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY securities and use of proceeds
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
None.
Item 5. Other Information
a) On May 2, 2005, the Partnership filed a registration
statement on Form S-4 with the Securities and Exchange
Commission to register 5 million common units that may be
offered and issued by the Partnership from time to time in
connection with asset acquisitions or other business
combination transactions.
b) The Partnership's Audit Committee engaged Grant
Thornton LLP as the independent registered public
accounting firm for 2005.
Item 6. Exhibits
See the attached Index to Exhibits.
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.
DORCHESTER MINERALS, L.P.
By: Dorchester Minerals Management LP
its General Partner,
By: Dorchester Minerals Management GP LLC,
its General Partner
/s/ William Casey McManemin
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William Casey McManemin
Date: May 3, 2005 Chief Executive Officer
/s/ H.C. Allen, Jr.
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H.C. Allen, Jr.
Date: May 3, 2005 Chief Financial Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Number Description
3.1 Certificate of Limited Partnership of Dorchester Minerals, L.P.
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Dorchester Minerals'
Registration Statement on Form S-4, Registration Number 333-88282)
3.2 Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Dorchester
Minerals, L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Dorchester
Minerals' Report on Form 10-K filed for the year ended
December 31, 2002)
3.3 Certificate of Limited Partnership of Dorchester Minerals Management LP
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to Dorchester Minerals
Registration Statement on Form S-4, Registration Number 333-88282)
3.4 Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Dorchester
Minerals Management LP (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to
Dorchester Minerals' Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2002)
3.5 Certificate of Formation of Dorchester Minerals Management GP LLC
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.7 to Dorchester Minerals'
Registration Statement on Form S-4, Registration Number 333-88282)
3.6 Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Dorchester
Minerals Management GP LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.6 to
Dorchester Minerals' Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2002).
3.7 Certificate of Formation of Dorchester Minerals Operating GP LLC
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.10 to Dorchester Minerals'
Registration Statement on Form S-4, Registration Number 333-88282)
3.8 Limited Liability Company Agreement of Dorchester Minerals
Operating GP LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.11 to
Dorchester Minerals' Registration Statement on Form S-4, Registration
Number 333-88282)
3.9 Certificate of Limited Partnership of Dorchester Minerals Operating LP
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.12 to Dorchester Minerals'
Registration Statement on Form S-4, Registration Number 333-88282)
3.10 Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Dorchester
Minerals Operating LP. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.10 to
Dorchester Minerals' Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2002)
3.11 Certificate of Limited Partnership of Dorchester Minerals Oklahoma LP
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.11 to Dorchester Minerals'
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002)
3.12 Agreement of Limited Partnership of Dorchester Minerals Oklahoma LP
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.12 to Dorchester Minerals'
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002)
3.13 Certificate of Incorporation of Dorchester Minerals Oklahoma GP, Inc.
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.13 to Dorchester Minerals'
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002)
3.14 Bylaws of Dorchester Minerals Oklahoma GP, Inc. (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.14 to Dorchester Minerals' Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2002)
3.15 Certificate of Limited Partnership of Dorchester Minerals Acquisition LP
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.15 to Dorchester Minerals'
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004)
3.16 Agreement of Limited Partnership of Dorchester Minerals Acquisition LP
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.16 to Dorchester Minerals'
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2004)
3.17 Certificate of Incorporation of Dorchester Minerals Acquisition GP, Inc.
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.17 to Dorchester Minerals'
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2004)
3.18 Bylaws of Dorchester Minerals Acquisition GP, Inc. (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.18 to Dorchester Minerals' Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarter ended September 30, 2004)
31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer of the Partnership pursuant to
Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer of the Partnership pursuant to
Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
32.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer of the Partnership pursuant to
18 U.S.C. Sec. 1350
32.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer of the Partnership pursuant to
18 U.S.C. Sec. 1350