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                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                    Form 10-Q

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
    ACT OF 1934

                  For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2011

[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
    ACT OF 1934

           For the transition period from ____________ to ____________

                       Commission file number 000-30219ame


                             Chancellor Group, Inc.
             (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

            Nevada                                        87-0438647
(State or other jurisdiction of             (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 incorporation or organization)

 216 South Price Road, Pampa, TX  79065                     79065
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)                  (Zip Code)

                                 (806-688-9697)
              (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 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. [X] Yes [ ] No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted  electronically  and
posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every  Interactive  Data File required
to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (ss.232.405 of
this chapter)  during the  preceding 12 months (or for such shorter  period that
the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes [ ] No [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large  accelerated  filer, an
accelerated filer, a non-accelerated  filer or a smaller reporting company.  See
the definitions of "large accelerated  filer,"  "accelerated filer" and "smaller
reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check One):

Large accelerated filer [ ]                        Accelerated filer [ ]

Non-accelerated filer [ ]                          Smaller reporting company [X]
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Indicate by check mark whether the  registrant is a shell company (as defined in
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). [ ] Yes [X] No

                      APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS

The number of shares outstanding the issuer's common stock, $.001 par value, was
66,850,030 as of May 13, 2011.

Chancellor Group, Inc. Table of Contents Page No. -------- PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements......................................... 1 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.................................... 11 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk... 14 Item 4. Controls and Procedures...................................... 14 PART II Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds... 15 Item 6. Exhibits...................................................... 15 ii
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Chancellor Group, Inc. INDEX Page No. -------- Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 (Unaudited).......................................... 2 Consolidated Statements of Operations For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)....... 3 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)....... 4 Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements .................. 5 1
Chancellor Group, Inc. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS March 31, 2011 December 31, 2010 -------------- ----------------- (Unaudited) ASSETS Current Assets: Cash in Bank $ 416,056 $ 560,098 Restricted Cash 250,000 250,000 Revenue Receivable 90,342 91,053 Prepaid Insurance 14,943 21,479 ------------ ------------ Total Current Assets 771,341 922,630 ------------ ------------ Property and Equipment: Leasehold Costs - Developed 1,773,749 1,773,749 Office Building & Equipment 134,630 134,630 Fleet - Road 178,929 178,929 Heavy Field Equipment & Tools 455,128 455,128 Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (840,876) (773,487) ------------ ------------ Total Property and Equipment, Net 1,701,506 1,768,949 ------------ ------------ Other Assets: Investment in Unconsolidated Subsidiary 29,998 50,000 Unamortized Letter of Credit 838 2,095 Deposits 250 250 ------------ ------------ Total Other Assets 31,086 52,345 ------------ ------------ Total Assets $ 2,503,987 $ 2,743,924 ============ ============ LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current Liabilities: Accounts Payable $ 132,262 $ 88,415 Accrued Expenses 20,567 59,806 ------------ ------------ Total Current Liabilities 152,829 148,221 ------------ ------------ Stockholders' Equity: Series B Preferred Stock: $1,000 Par Value 250,000 shares authorized, non outstanding -- -- Common Stock: $.001 par value, 250,000,000 shares authorized 66,850,030 and 66,640,030 shares issued and outstanding, respectively 66,850 66,640 Paid in Capital 3,472,763 3,458,273 Retained Earnings (Deficit) (1,188,455) (929,210) ------------ ------------ Total Stockholders' Equity 2,351,158 2,595,703 ------------ ------------ Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 2,503,987 $ 2,743,924 ============ ============ See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements 2
Chancellor Group, Inc. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2011 AND MARCH 31, 2010 (Unaudited) March 31, 2011 March 31, 2010 -------------- -------------- Sales - Net of Royalties Paid: Oil $ 185,194 $ 168,767 Natural Gas 9,465 19,000 ------------ ------------ Gross Revenues 194,659 187,767 ------------ ------------ Severance Taxes 9,302 9,178 ------------ ------------ Net Revenue 185,357 178,589 ------------ ------------ Operating Expenses: Lease Operating Expense 49,675 48,634 Other Operating Expense 118,690 162,622 General & Administrative Expense 185,687 181,698 Depreciation, Depletion & Amortization 67,388 66,931 ------------ ------------ Total Operating Expense 421,440 459,885 ------------ ------------ Income (loss) From Operations (236,083) (281,296) ------------ ------------ Other Income (Expenses): Interest 620 3,514 Loss from Unconsolidated Subsidiary (20,002) -- ------------ ------------ Total Other Income (Expense) (19,382) 3,514 ------------ ------------ Financing Charges: Interest 709 -- Bank Fees Amortization 3,070 1,520 ------------ ------------ Total Financing Charges 3,779 1,520 ------------ ------------ Income (Loss) before provision for Income Taxes (259,244) (279,302) Provision for Income Taxes(Benefits) -- -- ------------ ------------ Net Income (Loss) $ (259,244) $ (279,302) ============ ============ Net Per Share (*) (*) Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding 66,712,363 65,111,869 ---------- * Less than $.01 per Share See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements 3
Chancellor Group, Inc. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2011 AND MARCH 31, 2010 (Unaudited) March 31, 2011 March 31, 2010 -------------- -------------- Cash Flows From Operating Activities: Net (Loss) $ (259,244) $ (279,302) Adjustments to Reconcile Net (Loss) to Net Cash (Used for) Operating Activities: Depreciation and Amortization 67,388 66,932 Non-Cash Stock Compensation 14,700 41,800 Loss from Unconsolidated Subsidiary 20,002 -- Change in Assets and Liabilities Decrease in Operating Assets 8,504 37,150 Increase in Operating Liabilities 4,608 27,723 ----------- ----------- Net Cash (Used for) Operating Activities (144,042) (105,697) ----------- ----------- Cash Flows From Investing Activities: Net Cash Provided by (used for) Investing Activities -- -- ----------- ----------- Cash Flows From Financing Activities: Net Cash Provided by (used for) Financing Activities -- -- ----------- ----------- Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents (144,042) (105,697) Cash and Cash Equivalents at the Beginning of the Period 810,098 1,404,695 ----------- ----------- Cash and Cash Equivalents at the End of the Period $ 666,056 $ 1,298,998 =========== =========== Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flows Information Interest Paid $ 709 $ -- Income Taxes Paid $ -- $ -- See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements 4
CHANCELLOR GROUP, INC. NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS March 31, 2011 NOTE 1. ORGANIZATION, OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: ORGANIZATION Chancellor Group, Inc. (the "Company", "our", "we", "Chancellor" or the "Company" ) was incorporated in the state of Utah on May 2, 1986, and then, on December 30, 1993, dissolved as a Utah corporation and reincorporated as a Nevada corporation. The Company's primary business purpose is to engage in the exploration and production of oil and gas. On March 26, 1996, the Company's corporate name was changed from Nighthawk Capital, Inc. to Chancellor Group, Inc. The Company's headquarters is in Pampa, Texas. OPERATIONS The Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Gryphon Production Company, LLC and Gryphon Field Services, LLC, own 138 wells, of which 29 are water disposal wells and 2 are gas wells, although "associated" gas is also produced from some oil wells. As of March 31, 2011, approximately 67 oil wells and 2 gas wells located in Gray and Hutchinson counties in the Texas panhandle are actively producing. We also own and operate our 15.9 acre property, with its shop, yard and office complex. Company equipment includes two work-over rigs as well as other oil field related equipment. In addition, we own approximately 4,830 gross and net acres of production rights on six leases, which includes 4,300 acres of developed acreage and 500 acres of undeveloped acreage, approximately 300 acres of which was previously owned by Mobil and approximately 200 acres of which are on the Worley Combs lease. The six leases have the production rights for oil, casing-head gas and natural gas. We produced a total of 2,058 barrels of oil and 1,275 mcf of gas in the three months ended March 31, 2011. The oil is light sweet crude and the natural gas has very high heat content, 1600 to 2600 btu/scf. BASIS OF PRESENTATION The consolidated financial statements of Chancellor Group, Inc. have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC for Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in accordance with GAAP. Accordingly, these consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for annual financial statements. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes in the Chancellor Group, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010. The consolidated financial statements are unaudited, but, in management's opinion, include all adjustments (which, unless otherwise noted, include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of such financial statements. Financial results for this interim period are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the year ending December 31, 2010. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Chancellor Group, Inc.; and its wholly owned subsidiaries: Gryphon Production Company, LLC, and Gryphon Field Services, LLC. These entities are collectively hereinafter referred to as "the Company". Any inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated. ACCOUNTING YEAR The Company employs a calendar accounting year. The Company recognizes income and expenses based on the accrual method of accounting under generally accepted accounting standards in the United States of America. 5
USE OF ESTIMATES The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect 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 results could differ from those estimates. PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, GEOGRAPHIC AREAS AND MAJOR CUSTOMERS The Company plans to develop its domestic oil and gas properties, located in Gray and Hutchinson counties in the Texas panhandle, and possibly to acquire additional producing oil and gas properties. The Company's major customers, to which the majority of its oil and gas production is sold, are Plains Marketing and DCP Midstream. NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE The net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing the net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common outstanding. Warrants, stock options, and common stock issuable upon the conversion of the Company's preferred stock (if any), are not included in the computation if the effect would be anti-dilutive and would increase the earnings or decrease loss per share. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less as cash equivalents. Concentration of Credit Risk Some of the Company's operating cash balances are maintained in accounts that currently exceed federally insured limits. The Company believes that the financial strength of depositing institutions mitigates the underlying risk of loss. To date, these concentrations of credit risk have not had a significant impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations. RESTRICTED CASH Included in cash in bank at March 31, 2011 are deposits totaling $250,000 which are assigned and held as collateral for a letter of credit issued to the Railroad Commission of Texas as required for its oil and gas activities. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE The Company reviews accounts receivable periodically for collectibles and establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts and records bad debt expense when deemed necessary. An allowance for doubtful accounts was not considered necessary or recorded at March 31, 2011. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated under the straight line method over the estimated useful life of the equipment. The estimated useful life of leasehold costs, equipment and tools ranges from five to seven years. The useful life of the office building and warehouse is estimated to be twenty years. OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES The Company follows the successful efforts method of accounting for its oil and gas activities. Under this accounting method, costs associated with the acquisition, drilling and equipping of successful exploratory and development wells are capitalized. Geological and geophysical costs, delay rentals and drilling costs of unsuccessful exploratory wells are charged to expense as incurred. The carrying value of mineral leases is depleted over the minimum estimated productive life of the leases, or ten years. Undeveloped properties are periodically assessed for possible impairment due to un-recoverability of costs invested. Cash received for partial conveyances of property interests is treated as a recovery of cost and no gain or loss is recognized. DEPLETION The carrying value of the mineral leases is depleted over the minimum estimated productive life of the leases, or ten years. 6
INCOME TAX Deferred taxes are provided on a liability method whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences and operating loss carry-forwards and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment. REVENUE RECOGNITION The Company recognizes revenue when a product is sold to a customer, either for cash or as evidenced by an obligation on the part of the customer to pay. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND DISCLOSURES The Company estimates fair values of assets and liabilities which require either recognition or disclosure in the financial statements in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 820 "FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS". There is no material impact on the consolidated financial statements related to fair value measurements and disclosures. Fair value measurements include the following levels: Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in active exchange markets, such as the New York Stock Exchange. Level 1 also includes U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities and federal agency mortgage-backed securities, which are traded by dealers or brokers in active markets. Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for market transactions involving identical assets or liabilities. Level 2: Observable market based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data. Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in less active dealer or broker markets. Valuations are obtained from third party pricing services for identical or similar assets or liabilities. Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data. Valuations for assets and liabilities that are derived from other valuation methodologies, including option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques, and not based on market exchange, dealer, or broker traded transactions. Level 3 valuations incorporate certain assumptions and projections in determining the fair value assigned to such assets or liabilities. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The carrying value of the Company's financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable and long term debt, as reported in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet, approximates fair values. EMPLOYEE STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION Compensation expense is recognized for performance-based stock awards if management deems it probable that the performance conditions are or will be met. Determining the amount of stock-based compensation expense requires us to develop estimates that are used in calculating the fair value of stock-based compensation, and also requires us to make estimates of assumptions including expected stock price volatility which is derived based upon our historical stock prices. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS The Company accounts for business combinations in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 805 "BUSINESS COMBINATIONS". This standard modifies certain aspects of how the acquiring entity recognizes and measures the identifiable assets, the liabilities assumed and the goodwill acquired in a business combination. The Company did not enter into any business combinations during the quarter ending March 31, 2011. The Company complies with the accounting guidance related to consolidation of variable interest entities ("VIEs") that requires a reporting entity to determine if a primary beneficiary that would consolidate the VIE from a quantitative risk and rewards approach, to a qualitative approach based on which variable interest holder has the power to direct the economic performance related activities of the VIE as well as the obligation to absorb losses or right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIE. This guidance requires the primary beneficiary assessment to be performed on an ongoing basis and also requires enhanced disclosures that will provide more transparency about a company's involvement in a VIE. The Company did not have any VIEs that required consolidation in these financial statements during the quarter ending March 31, 2011. 7
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Events occurring after March 31, 2011, were evaluated through the date this Quarterly Report was issued, in compliance FASB ASC Topic 855 "SUBSEQUENT EVENTS", to ensure that any subsequent events that met the criteria for recognition and/or disclosure in this report have been included. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS In January 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2010-03 to align the oil and gas reserve estimation and disclosure requirements of Extractive Industries -- Oil and Gas Topic of the Accounting Standards Codification with the requirements in the SEC's final rule, "MODERNIZATION OF THE OIL AND GAS REPORTING REQUIREMENTs." We implemented ASU 2010-03 as of December 31, 2009. Key items in the new rules include changes to the pricing used to estimate reserves and calculate the full cost ceiling limitation, whereby a 12-month average price is used rather than a single day spot price, the use of new technology for determining reserves, the ability to include nontraditional resources in reserves and the ability to disclose probable and possible reserves. Management has elected not to include probable and possible reserves in its reserve studies and related disclosures. In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-6, "IMPROVING DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS.". This update requires additional disclosure within the roll forward of activity for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, including transfers of assets and liabilities between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and the separate presentation of purchases, sales, issuances and settlements of assets and liabilities within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. In addition, the update requires enhanced disclosures of the valuation techniques and inputs used in the fair value measurements within Levels 2 and 3. The new disclosure requirements are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for the disclosure of purchases, sales, issuances and settlements of Level 3 measurements. Those disclosures are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010. As ASU 2010-6 only requires enhanced disclosures, the adoption of this update did not have a material effect on its financial position, cash flows and results of operations. There were various other updates recently issued, most of which represented technical corrections to the accounting literature or application to specific industries, and are not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows. NOTE 2. INCOME TAXES Deferred income taxes arise from temporary differences in recognition of certain revenues and expenses between financial statement and income tax basis of accounting, and also net operating loss carry-forwards and other tax credit carry-forwards At March 31, 2011, the Company had a federal net operating loss carry-forward of approximately $2,375,000. A deferred tax asset of approximately $475,000 has been partially offset by a valuation allowance of approximately $297,000 due to federal net operating loss carry-back and carry-forward limitations. At March 31, 2011, the Company also had approximately $178,000 in deferred income tax liability attributable to timing differences between federal income tax depreciation, depletion and book depreciation, which has been offset against the deferred tax asset related to the net operating loss carry-forward. Management evaluated the Company's tax positions under FASB ASC No. 740 "UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS," and concluded that the Company had taken no uncertain tax positions that require adjustment to the consolidated financial statements to comply with the provisions of this guidance. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to income tax examinations by the U.S. federal, state or local tax authorities for years before 2008. NOTE 3. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY PREFERRED STOCK The Company has provided for the issuance of 250,000 shares, par value $1,000 per share, of convertible Preferred Series B stock ("Series B"). Each Series B share is convertible into 166.667 shares of the Company's common stock upon election by the shareholder of the Series B Share, with dates and terms set by the Board. No shares of Series B preferred stock are outstanding. COMMON STOCK The Company has 250,000,000 authorized shares of common stock, par value $.001, with 66,850,030 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2011. 8
STOCK BASED COMPENSATION For the three months ending March 31, 2011, the Company recognized $14,700 in professional and consulting fees expense related to stock issued, which is recorded in general and administrative expenses. STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS NON-EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS The Company accounts for non-employee stock options under FASB ASC Topic 505 "EQUITY-BASED PAYMENTS TO NON-EMPLOYEES", whereby options costs are recorded based on the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. For the quarter ending March 31, 2011, no options were issued, exercised or cancelled. The Company currently has outstanding warrants expiring December 31, 2014 to purchase an aggregate of 6,000,000 shares of common stock; these warrants consist of warrants to purchase 2,000,000 shares at an exercise price of $.025 per share, and warrants to purchase 4,000,000 shares at an exercise price of $0.02 per share. In July 2009, the Company issued additional warrants expiring June 30, 2014 to purchase an aggregate of 500,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.125 per share. In 2010, the Company issued additional warrants expiring in 2015 to purchase an aggregate of 336,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.125 per share. During 2011, the Company issued additional warrants expiring in 2016 to purchase an aggregate of 84,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.125 per share. On March 31, 2011, the Company had the following outstanding warrants: Weighted Remaining Exercise Price Average Exercise Number of Contractual Life Times Number Exercise Price Shares (in years) of Shares Price ----- ------ ---------- --------- ----- $0.025 2,000,000 4 $ 50,000 $0.020 4,000,000 4 $ 80,000 $0.125 500,000 3.5 $ 62,500 $0.125 420,000 4.5 $ 52,500 ---------- --------- 6,920,000 $ 245,000 $ 0.033 ========== ========= Weighted Average Remaining Number of Exercise Contractual Life Warrants Shares Price (in years) -------- ------ ----- ---------- Outstanding at January 1, 2011 6,836,000 $ 0.044 --------- ------- Issued 84,000 0.125 Exercised -- -- Expired/Cancelled -- -- --------- ------- Outstanding at March 31, 2011 6,920,000 $ 0.033 4.0 --------- ------- ----- Exercisable at March 31, 2011 6,920,000 $ 0.033 4.0 --------- ------- ----- EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTIONS The Company accounts for employee stock options under FASB ASC Topic 718 "COMPENSATION-STOCK COMPENSATION". The Company issued no employee stock options and had none outstanding as of March 31, 2011. 9
NOTE 4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT A summary of fixed assets at: Balance Balance December 31, March 31, 2010 Additions Deletions 2011 ---------- --------- --------- ---------- Auto/Transportation Equipment $ 178,929 $ -- $ -- $ 178,929 Buildings & Improvements 125,280 125,280 Leasehold Costs - Developed 1,773,749 1,773,749 Furniture, Fixtures & Office Equipment 9,350 9,350 Machinery & Equipment 455,128 455,128 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- $2,542,436 $ -- $ -- $2,542,436 ========== ========== ========== ========== Less: Accumulated Depreciation 773,487 67,388 -- 840,875 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- $1,768,949 $ 67,388 $ -- $1,701,561 ========== ========== ========== ========== NOTE 5. LONG-TERM DEBT The Company had no long-term debt at March 31, 2011. At March 31, 2011, the Company has an irrevocable blanket letter of credit totaling $250,000 issued to the Railroad Commission of Texas as required for its oil and gas activities, which is secured by certain bank deposits totaling $250,000. The Company has recognized approximately $1,500 in amortization expense related to bank fees associated with this letter of credit in the three months ending March 31, 2011, and currently has approximately $800 in unamortized bank fees as of March 31, 2011. NOTE 6. ACCUMULATED COMPENSATED ABSENCES It is the Company's policy to permit employees to accumulate a limited amount of earned but unused vacation, which will be paid to employees upon separation from the Company's service. The cost of vacation and sick leave is recognized when payments are made to employees. These amounts are immaterial and not accrued. NOTE 7. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS The Company has used the services of a consulting company owned by the Chairman of the Board. The Company has paid $24,000 for those services during the quarter ending March 31, 2011. NOTE 8. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Events occurring after March 31, 2011 were evaluated through the date this Quarterly Report was issued, in compliance FASB ASC Topic 855 "Subsequent Events", to ensure that any subsequent events that met the criteria for recognition and/or disclosure in this report have been included. There were no such subsequent events. 10
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS DISCLOSURE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Throughout this report, we make statements that may be deemed "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, that address activities, events, outcomes and other matters that Chancellor plans, expects, intends, assumes, believes, budgets, predicts, forecasts, projects, estimates or anticipates (and other similar expressions) will, should or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current belief, based on currently available information, as to the outcome and timing of future events. When considering forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the risk factors and other cautionary statements in this report. We caution you that these forward-looking statements are subject to all of the risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, incident to the exploration for and development, production and sale of oil and gas. These risks include, but are not limited to, commodity price volatility, inflation, lack of availability of goods and services, environmental risks, operating risks, regulatory changes, the uncertainty inherent in estimating proved oil and natural gas reserves and in projecting future rates of production and timing of development expenditures and other risks described herein, the effects of existing or continued deterioration in economic conditions in the United States or the markets in which we operate; and acts of war or terrorism inside the United States or abroad. BACKGROUND The Company is an independent oil and gas exploration and development company focused on building and revitalizing our oil and gas properties located in the State of Texas. The Company is organized as a producing oil and gas company and licensed as an operator by the Texas Railroad Commission. We are in the business of acquisition, exploration, and development of oil and natural gas properties. Our common stock is quoted on the Over-The-Counter market and trades under the symbol CHAG.OB. As of May 13, 2011, there are 66,850,030 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2010 PRODUCTION: During the three months ended March 31, 2011, we produced and sold 2,058 barrels of oil and produced and sold 1,275 mcf of gas, generating $194,659 in gross revenues net of royalties paid, with a one month lag in receipt of revenues for the prior months sales, as compared with 2,243 barrels of oil and 1,933 mcf of gas, generating $187,767 in gross revenues net of royalties paid during the three months ended March 31, 2010. We had 67 wells actually producing oil and 2 producing gas at March 31, 2011, and had 70 wells actually producing oil and 2 producing gas at March 31, 2010. The Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Gryphon Production Company, LLC and Gryphon Field Services, LLC, own 138 wells, of which 29 are water disposal wells and 2 are gas wells, although "associated" gas is also produced from some oil wells. As of March 31, 2011, approximately 67 wells were actively producing. We also own and operate our 15.9 acre property, with its shop, yard and office complex. Company equipment includes two work-over rigs as well as other oil field related equipment. In addition, we own approximately 4,830 gross and net acres of production rights on six leases, which includes 500 gross and net acres of undeveloped acreage, approximately 300 acres of which was previously owned by Mobil, and the balance of approximately 200 acres on the Worley Combs lease. The six leases have production rights for oil, casing-head gas and natural gas. The following table summarizes our production volumes and average sales prices for the three months ended March 31: 2011 2010 ------- ------- Oil and Gas Sales: Oil Sales (Bbl) 2,058 2,243 Natural Gas Sales (Mcf) 1,275 1,933 Average Sales Price: Oil, per Bbl $ 89.99 $ 75.23 Gas, per McF $ 7.56 $ 9.83 11
During the first quarter of 2011 our main gas purchaser closed lines for maintenance of their plant. In addition 2 new gas meters had to be installed to comply with Texas Railroad Commission regulations, causing a noticeable loss of natural gas production during the quarter ending March 31, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010. Bad weather in our area of the Panhandle coupled with the need for major parts replacement on rigs resulted in slightly lower oil production during the first quarter of 2011 compared to the same period in 2010. The reduction in our production was offset in part by the increased production resulting from our acquisition of 15 oil wells in Hutchinson County in May of 2010 and management believes that the wells acquired in this transaction will continue to increase our production and reserves in our 2011 fiscal year. DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION: Expense recognized for depreciation and amortization of property and equipment increased $500, or approximately 1% in the three months ended March 31, 2011 from the three months ended March 31, 2010. This increase was primarily attributable to the additional depreciation related to the oil and gas properties and equipment acquired during May 2010. GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES: During the three months ended March 31, our general and administrative expenses increased $3,989, or approximately 2% in 2011 from 2010. Significant components of these expenses include salaries, professional fees, and insurance. Salaries (included in both administrative expenses and operating costs) decreased approximately 10% during 2011, primarily the result of staff reductions. Professional fees increased $55,016, or approximately 225%, during 2011, primarily the result of a change in auditors, as previously disclosed in our Form 8-K filing dated January 25, 2011. Insurance decreased $9,965, or approximately 36%, during 2011. OVERALL: The majority of the past two years we have continued with the ongoing production, maintenance and enhancements of our 63 currently producing wells in Gray county, as well as bringing into production our 4 new wells in Hutchinson county during the third quarter of 2010. As a result of these efforts, along with continued increases in oil prices during most of 2010 and 2011, our gross revenues increased by approximately $9,000, or 4% during the three months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2010. At the same time we were also able to reduce our direct lease and operating costs by $42,891, or 20%, compared to the same period last year. The Company also recognized a loss of approximately $20,000 related to its investment in an unconsolidated subsidiary (Munda We) in the three months ended March 31, 2011. The Company expects this to be a discrete event, as the Company has terminated this agreement, effective March 22, 2011. However, with our administrative expenses and depreciation remaining stable, we again reported a net loss of $259,244 during the three months ended March 31, 2011, compared to a net loss of $279,302 reported for the same period last year. Management anticipates that both oil and gas production volumes and prices will continue to increase during 2011, as well as continuing to look for opportunities to reduce general and administrative expenses, in an effort to continue to improve profitability of the Company. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES OVERVIEW: The following table highlights certain information relation to our liquidity and capital resources at: March 31, 2011 December 31, 2010 -------------- ----------------- Working Capital $ 618,512 $ 774,409 Current Assets $ 771,341 $ 922,630 Current Liabilities $ 152,829 $ 148,221 Stockholders' Equity $2,351,158 $2,595,703 Our working capital at March 31, 2011 decreased by $155,897, or approximately 20%, from December 31, 2010. Current assets decreased by $151,289 or approximately 16%, while current liabilities increased $4,608, or approximately 3%. Decrease in current assets were attributable to several factors, including a decrease in cash in bank and prepaid insurance. Our capital resources consist primarily of cash from operations and permanent financing, in the form of capital contributions from our stockholders. As of March 31, 2011 the Company had $666,056 of cash on hand, which includes restricted cash of $250,000 held as collateral for a letter of credit issued to the Railroad Commission of Texas as required for its oil and gas activities. Other than financing continuing operations, additional capital would be 12
necessary should we decide to further expand our operations or pursue acquisitions of additional property or significant production equipment. CASH FLOW: Net cash used during three months ended March 31, 2011 was $144,042, compared to net cash used of $105,697 during same period in 2010. The most significant factors causing the decrease in net cash flow during the quarter ending March 31, 2011 were professional fees of $78,000 and our net loss of $259,244. Cash used for operations increased by $38,345, or approximately 36% during the first quarter of 2011, compared to 2010. This increase is primarily related to increase in professional fees related to the change in auditors, as previously disclosed in our Form 8-K filing dated January 25, 2011. EQUITY FINANCING: As of March 31, 2011, our stockholders have contributed $3,539,613 in equity financing. We do not anticipate that significant equity financing will take place in the foreseeable future. CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS On July 1, 2009, the Company entered into a 24-month non-exclusive consultant agreement with PK Advisors, LLC ("PK") in connection with the Company's interest in creating a strategy for growing the core business, creating market awareness and providing general strategic corporate advice. In accordance with this agreement, during each month in the period of 18 months beginning on January 1, 2010, until the consulting agreement is terminated, the Company is obligated to issue 40,000 shares of unregistered common stock and five year warrants to purchase 14,000 shares of our common stock with a strike price of $.125 to PK. Additional cash consideration would be payable to PK for any future investment transactions for which PK provides assistance. The Company recorded professional fees expense of $8,400 related to this agreement in the quarter ending March 31, 2011. On July 1, 2009, the Company entered into a 24-month non-exclusive consultant agreement with Equity Source Partners, LLC ("ESP") in connection with the Company's interest in creating a strategy for growing the core business, creating market awareness and providing general strategic corporate advice. In accordance with this agreement, during each month in the period of 18 months beginning on January 1, 2010, until the consulting agreement is terminated, the Company is obligated to issue 30,000 shares of unregistered common stock and five year warrants to purchase 14,000 shares of our common stock with a strike price of $.125 to ESP. Additional cash consideration would be payable to ESP for any future investment transactions for which ESP provides assistance. The Company recorded professional fees expense of $6,300 related to this agreement in the quarter ending March 31, 2011. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES The Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") recently issued "FINANCIAL REPORTING RELEASE NO. 60 CAUTIONARY ADVICE REGARDING DISCLOSURE ABOUT CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES" ("FRR 60"), suggesting companies provide additional disclosures, discussion and commentary on those accounting policies considered most critical to its business and financial reporting requirements. FRR 60 considers an accounting policy to be critical if it is important to the Company's financial condition and results of operations, and requires significant judgment and estimates on the part of management in the application of the policy. For a summary of the Company's significant accounting policies, including the critical accounting policies discussed below, please refer to the accompanying notes to the financial statements provided in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. NATURAL GAS AND OIL PROPERTIES In January 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU 2010-03 to align the oil and gas reserve estimation and disclosure requirements of Extractive Industries -- Oil and Gas Topic of the Accounting Standards Codification with the requirements in the SEC's final rule, "MODERNIZATION OF THE OIL AND GAS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS". We implemented ASU 2010-03 as of December 31, 2009. Key items in the new rules include changes to the pricing used to estimate reserves and calculate the full cost ceiling limitation, whereby a 12-month average price is used rather than a single day spot price, the use of new technology for determining reserves, the ability to include nontraditional resources in reserves and the ability to disclose probable and possible reserves. Management has elected not to include probable and possible reserves in its reserve studies and related disclosures. The process of estimating quantities of oil and gas reserves is complex, requiring significant decisions in the evaluation of all available geological, geophysical, engineering and economic data. The data for a given field may also change substantially over time as a result of numerous factors including, but not limited to, additional development activity, evolving production history and continual reassessment of the viability of production under varying economic conditions. As a result, material revisions to existing reserve estimates may occur from time to time. Although every reasonable effort is made to ensure that reserve estimates reported represent the most accurate assessments possible, the subjective decisions and variances in available data for various fields make these estimates generally less precise than other estimates included in the financial statement disclosures. 13
INCOME TAXES As part of the process of preparing the consolidated financial statements, we are required to estimate federal and state income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which Chancellor operates. This process involves estimating the actual current tax exposure together with assessing temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of items, such as derivative instruments, depreciation, depletion and amortization, and certain accrued liabilities for tax and accounting purposes. These differences and our net operating loss carry-forwards result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are included in our consolidated balance sheet. We must then assess, using all available positive and negative evidence, the likelihood that the deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income. If we believe that recovery is not likely, we must establish a valuation allowance. Generally, to the extent Chancellor establishes a valuation allowance or increases or decreases this allowance in a period, we must include an expense or reduction of expense within the tax provision in the consolidated statement of operations. Under accounting guidance for income taxes, an enterprise must use judgment in considering the relative impact of negative and positive evidence. The weight given to the potential effect of negative and positive evidence should be commensurate with the extent to which it can be objectively verified. The more negative evidence that exists (i) the more positive evidence is necessary and (ii) the more difficult it is to support a conclusion that a valuation allowance is not needed for some portion or all of the deferred tax asset. Among the more significant types of evidence that we consider are: * taxable income projections in future years; * whether the carry-forward period is so brief that it would limit realization of tax benefit; * future sales and operating cost projections that will produce more than enough taxable income to realize the deferred tax asset based on existing sales prices and cost structures; and * our earnings history exclusive of the loss that created the future deductible amount coupled with evidence indicating that the loss is an aberration rather than a continuing condition. If (i) oil and natural gas prices were to decrease significantly below present levels (and if such decreases were considered other than temporary), (ii) exploration, drilling and operating costs were to increase significantly beyond current levels, or (iii) we were confronted with any other significantly negative evidence pertaining to our ability to realize our NOL carry-forwards prior to their expiration, we may be required to provide a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets. As of March 31, 2011, a deferred tax asset of $475,000 has been recognized but partially offset by a valuation allowance of approximately $297,000 due to federal NOL carry-back and carry-forward limitations OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS: There are no off-balance sheet transactions, arrangements, obligations (including contingent obligations), or other relationships of the Company with unconsolidated entities or other persons that have, or may have, a material effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources. ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK Interest Rate Risk - Interest rate risk refers to fluctuations in the value of a security resulting from changes in the general level of interest rates. Investments that are classified as cash and cash equivalents have original maturities of six months or less. Our interest income is sensitive to changes in the general level of U.S. interest rates. Credit Risk - Our accounts receivables are subject, in the normal course of business, to collection risks. We regularly assess these risks and have established policies and business practices to protect against the adverse effects of collection risks. As a result, we do not anticipate any material losses in this area. Commodity Price Risk - We are exposed to market risks related to price volatility of crude oil and natural gas. The prices of crude oil and natural gas affect our revenues, since sales of crude oil and natural gas comprise all of the components of our revenues. A decline in crude oil and natural gas prices will likely reduce our revenues, unless we implement offsetting production increases. We do not use derivative commodity instruments for trading purposes. ITEM 4T. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES The Company's Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer is primarily responsible for the accuracy of the financial information that is presented in this quarterly Report. This officer has, as of the close of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, evaluated the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Based upon that evaluation, this officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of that date to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is (a) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and financial officer, as appropriate to allow 14
timely discussions regarding required disclosure and (b) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms. There were no changes to the Company's internal controls in this period identified in connection with this evaluation that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely materially to affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting. PART II--OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS The following table sets forth the sales of unregistered securities since the Company's last report filed under this item. Total Principal Offering Price/ Date Title and Amount (1) Purchaser Consideration ---- ---------------- --- --------- ------------- April 15, 2011 90,000 shares of common stock. Advisor $ 0 (1) April 15, 2011 120,000 shares of common stock. Advisor $ 0 (1) ---------- (1) Securities issued in consideration for advisory services. See the disclosure provided in ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS--CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS for a description of these services. The Company recorded professional fees expense of $14,700 related to the issuance of these securities in the quarter ending March 31, 2011. The Company did not engage an underwriter with respect to any of the issuances of securities described in the foregoing table, and none of these issuances gave rise to any underwriting discount or commission. All of the issuances described above are exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to Rule 505 promulgated thereunder. Alternatively, none of the issuances described above constituted a "public offering" of securities under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act, and, accordingly, all of such issuances are exempt from registration under the Securities Act. ITEM 6. EXHIBITS 3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of Nighthawk Capital, Inc. (Utah) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form 10-SB12G, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 5, 2000). 3.2 Articles on Incorporation on Nighthawk Capital, Inc. (Nevada) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form 10-SB12G, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 5, 2000). 3.3 Articles of Merger of Nighthawk Capital, Inc. (Utah) into Nighthawk Capital, Inc. (Nevada) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.3 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form 10-SB12G, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 5, 2000). 3.4 By-Laws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.4 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form 10-SB12G, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 5, 2000. 3.5 Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation of Nighthawk Capital, Inc., dated as of March 26, 1996. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.5 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2011. 3.6 Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation of Chancellor Group, Inc., dated as of February 25, 2000. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.6 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2011. 4.1 Form of Warrant issuable to PK and ESP. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 15, 2010). 10.1 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated October 19, 2000, between Chancellor Group, Inc. and Southwin financial, Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 21, 2000). 31 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of The Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002. 32 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002. 15
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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. Chancellor Group, Inc. (Registrant) By: /s/ Maxwell Grant --------------------------------------- Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer Dated: May 13, 2011 16
EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description ------ ----------- 3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of Nighthawk Capital, Inc. (Utah) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form 10-SB12G, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 5, 2000). 3.2 Articles on Incorporation on Nighthawk Capital, Inc. (Nevada) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form 10-SB12G, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 5, 2000). 3.3 Articles of Merger of Nighthawk Capital, Inc. (Utah) into Nighthawk Capital, Inc. (Nevada) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.3 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form 10-SB12G, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 5, 2000). 3.4 By-Laws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.4 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form 10-SB12G, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 5, 2000. 3.5 Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation of Nighthawk Capital, Inc., dated as of March 26, 1996. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.5 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2011. 3.6 Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation of Chancellor Group, Inc., dated as of February 25, 2000. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.6 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2011. 4.1 Form of Warrant issuable to PK and ESP. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 15, 2010). 10.1 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated October 19, 2000, between Chancellor Group, Inc. and Southwin financial, Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 21, 2000). 31 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of The Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002. 32 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002