AMERICAN NOBLE GAS, INC. - Annual Report: 2004 (Form 10-K)
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | |
For the Fiscal Year ended: December 31, 2004 | ||
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
Commission File No. 0-17204
INFINITY, INC.
(Exact Name of Small Business Issuer as Specified in its
Charter)
Colorado | 84-1070066 | |
(State or of Incorporation) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
1401 West Main Street, Suite C, Chanute, Kansas 66720
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip
Code)
(620) 431-6200
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the
Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the
Act: Common Stock
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 þ No o
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers
pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K, is not
contained herein and will not be contained, to the best of
Registrants knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this
Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated
filer (as defined in Rule 12B-2 of the
Act). Yes o No þ
The aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common
equity held by non-affiliates as of June 30, 2004 was
approximately $31,600,000 based upon a closing price of
$3.87 per share as reported on the NASDAQ National Market.
As of March 23, 2005, 12,632,927 of the Registrants
$0.0001 par value Common Stock were outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the Registrants Definitive Proxy Statement to
be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to
Regulation 14A in connection with the 2005 Annual Meeting
of Shareholders are incorporated by reference in Part III
of this Report on Form 10-K.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report on Form 10-K, including information
incorporated by reference, contains forward-looking statements
as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. The use of any statements containing the words
anticipate, intend, believe,
estimate, project, expect,
plan, should or similar expressions are
intended to identify such statement. Forward-looking statements
include, among other items:
| Infinitys business strategy and anticipated trends in Infinitys business and its future results of operations; | |
| the ability of Infinity to make and integrate acquisitions and the completion of the Comanche and Nicaragua acquisitions; | |
| commencement and progress of exploration, drilling and completion activities in the Barnett Shale, Niobrara Shale, Caribbean shelf, Lower Marble Falls formation and the Forth Worth and Greater Green River Basins; | |
| availability of drilling rigs and other support equipment; | |
| the connection of Infinitys wells to third party pipeline systems; | |
| the costs and results of dewatering operations, including drilling water disposal wells; | |
| the closure of wells and the costs associated therewith; | |
| demand for oilfield services; | |
| the availability of financing on acceptable terms; | |
| the impact of governmental regulation; and | |
| the timing of engineering and environmental impact studies and permitting, |
Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that
could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are
not limited to the following and the risks described in
Risk Factors:
| fluctuations in oil and natural gas prices and production, | |
| incorrect estimations of required capital expenditures, | |
| uncertainties inherent in estimating quantities of oil and gas reserves and projecting future rates of production and timing of development activities, | |
| an increase in the cost of oil and gas drilling, completion and production and in materials, fuel and labor costs, | |
| the availability, conditions and timing of required government approvals and third party financing, | |
| a decline in demand for Infinitys oil and gas production or oilfield services, and | |
| changes in general economic conditions. |
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PART I
ITEM 1. AND ITEM 2. | BUSINESS AND PROPERTIES |
GENERAL
Infinity, Inc. (Infinity, or the
Company) is an independent energy company engaged in
the acquisition, exploration, development and production of
natural gas and oil in the United States through our
wholly-owned subsidiaries, Infinity Oil and Gas of Texas, Inc.
(Infinity-Texas) and Infinity Oil & Gas of
Wyoming, Inc. (Infinity-Wyoming). Our current
operations are focused in the Fort Worth Basin of North
Central Texas and in the Rocky Mountain region in the Greater
Green River Basin in Southwest Wyoming and the Sand Wash and
Piceance Basins in Northwest Colorado. Infinity is also pursuing
an oil and gas exploration opportunity offshore Nicaragua in the
Caribbean Sea. In addition, we provide oilfield services in
Eastern Kansas, Northeast Oklahoma and Northeast Wyoming through
our wholly-owned subsidiary, Consolidated Oil Well Services,
Inc. (Consolidated).
From January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2004, we
grew our production through exploration and development drilling
exclusively in the Rocky Mountain region. During this period, we
completed the drilling of 36 oil and gas wells with a success
rate of 75% at our two projects in the Greater Green River
Basin. Exploratory wells accounted for 25 wells, or 69%, of
the total wells we drilled. Our total proved reserves as of
December 31, 2004 were an estimated 9.2 billion cubic
feet of gas equivalent (Bcfe) with a PV-10 Value (as
defined below) of $24.0 million (after-tax PV-10 Value of
$23.7 million). During 2004, we added approximately
2.8 Bcfe to proved reserves, produced approximately
1.2 Bcfe, and experienced negative revisions of
approximately 1.1 Bcfe for a net increase of approximately
0.5 Bcfe.
Subsequent to December 31, 2004 and through March 23,
2005, we have completed the drilling of an additional six wells
(four in the Fort Worth basin, and one each in the Sand
Wash and Greater Green River basin). Activities subsequent to
December 31, 2004 in the Fort Worth, Sand Wash and
Greater Green River Basins were not taken into account in the
proved reserve estimate as of December 31, 2004, but may be
reflected in future estimates.
In accordance with our business strategy which is discussed
below, we operate 100% of our projects with working interests
that range between 50% and 100%.
Our corporate office is located at 1401 West Main Street,
Suite C, Chanute, Kansas 66720. Our telephone number
is (620) 431-6200. Our website is
http://www.infinity-res.com. The information on the
website does not constitute part of this Annual Report on
Form 10-K.
Subsequent Events |
Senior Secured Notes Facility |
On January 13, 2005, we entered into a securities purchase
agreement (the Senior Secured Notes Facility)
with affiliates of Promethean Asset Management, LLC and Angelo,
Gordon & Co., L.P. (collectively, the
Buyers), pursuant to which Infinity sold, and the
Buyers purchased, $30 million aggregate principal amount of
senior secured notes (the Notes) due
January 13, 2009 and five-year warrants to
purchase 924,194 shares of common stock at an exercise
price of $9.09 per share and 732,046 shares of common
stock at an exercise price of $11.06 per share
(collectively, the Warrants). The Notes have an
initial maturity of 48 months subject to extension for an
additional twelve months upon the mutual agreement of Infinity
and the Buyers. The Notes bear interest at 3-month LIBOR (London
Interbank Offered Rate) plus 675 basis points, adjusted the
first business day of each calendar quarter. The Notes are
secured by essentially all of the assets of Infinity and its
subsidiaries and are guaranteed by each of Infinitys
active subsidiaries. The Notes are redeemable by Infinity for
cash at any time during the first year at 105% of par value,
declining by 1% per year thereafter (101% during any
extended maturity period), together with any accrued and unpaid
interest. Under certain circumstances, Infinity has the option
to repay the Notes with direct issuances of shares of registered
common stock in lieu of cash.
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At quarterly intervals and over a three-year period, commencing
in the third quarter of 2005, Infinity has the option to sell
additional notes (the Additional Notes), along with
additional warrants, in amounts of up to $15 million in any
rolling twelve-month period and up to a maximum of
$45 million. The Additional Notes would have an initial
maturity of 42 months (54 months if the maturity of
the Initial Notes is extended). The issuance of Additional Notes
is subject to Infinitys future satisfaction of various
closing conditions. The ability to issue Additional Notes or the
requirement to prepay Notes prior to maturity will depend upon a
maximum Notes balance calculated quarterly based generally upon
a combination of the financial performance of Consolidated and
the SEC after-tax PV-10% value of our proved reserves.
In connection with the issuance of the Notes and Warrants,
Infinity also entered into a registrations rights agreement with
the Buyers pursuant to which Infinity agreed to file a shelf
registration statement covering resales of the ordinary shares
issuable upon exercise of the Warrants.
Infinity used approximately $9.2 million of the proceeds
from the sale of the Notes and Warrants to repay all amounts
outstanding pursuant to a Loan and Security Agreement between
LaSalle Bank N.A. and Consolidated, a Credit Agreement between
U.S. Bank National Association and Infinity-Wyoming, and
certain other secured lending agreements, and those credit
agreements have been terminated. Infinity is using the remainder
of the proceeds to pay costs and expenses related to the sale of
the Notes and Warrants and to fund its oil and gas exploration
and development activities.
Acquisition of Additional Acreage in the Fort Worth Basin |
In February 2005, we entered into a definitive agreement for the
acquisition of approximately 24,500 gross and net acres in
Comanche County in the Fort Worth Basin of Texas, subject
to customary closing conditions. The agreement, as amended, also
provides for a right of first refusal on all acres acquired by
the seller in Comanche County. We expect to close the Comanche
transaction on or before April 19, 2005. Upon closing,
including acreage previously owned, Infinity-Texas will own and
operate approximately 67,500 gross acres (approximately
56,300 acres net to Infinitys interest) of leasehold
in Erath, Hamilton and Comanche Counties, Texas. We believe the
Comanche County acreage offers prospective vertical and
horizontal drilling and production opportunities, targeting the
Barnett Shale and Lower Marble Falls formations. The leased
properties are located approximately 30 miles southwest of
Infinity-Texas existing acreage in Erath and Hamilton
Counties, Texas. Infinity-Texas agreed to drill at least one
test well on the Comanche acreage during the next
twelve months.
Redemption of All Subordinated Convertible Debt |
Pursuant to requirements of the Senior Secured
Notes Facility, on January 13, 2005, Infinity called
for redemption the remaining $2.5 million of
8% Subordinated Convertible Notes due 2006 outstanding on
February 28, 2005. During January and February 2005, the
holders of all of the 8% subordinated convertible notes
converted the debt and accrued interest into 517,296 shares
of the Companys common stock.
Based on the volume weighted average stock price for
Infinitys common stock from February 18, 2005 to
February 24, 2005 and pursuant to requirements of the
Senior Secured Notes Facility, on February 25, 2005,
Infinity called for redemption the remaining $8.2 million
of 7% Subordinated Convertible Notes due 2007 outstanding
on April 22, 2005 at a redemption price of 102.8% plus
accrued and unpaid interest. During 2005, through March 23,
the holders of $5,950,538 of 7% subordinated convertible
notes have converted the debt and accrued interest into
783,779 shares of the Companys common stock.
Approximately $5.6 million of principal amount remains
outstanding as of March 23, 2005. The Company has cash
available to redeem the remaining 7% notes should they not
be presented for conversion prior to the redemption date.
Infinity-Texas |
Infinity-Texas is engaged in the acquisition, exploration,
development and production of natural gas in the Fort Worth
Basin of north central Texas. This subsidiary is a Delaware
corporation with its headquarters located in Denver, Colorado.
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Infinity-Texas was formed in June 2004 to acquire, explore,
develop and produce natural gas from the Barnett Shale formation
and other producing formations in the Fort Worth Basin. The
Barnett Shale is a marine shale formation that is natural gas
bearing at depths believed to range from 1,000 to
8,500 feet and is believed to be ubiquitous across the
Fort Worth Basin. Though this area has been well known for
natural gas production for many years, improvements in fracture
techniques and the employment of horizontal drilling in recent
years have generally improved the economics of producing this
reservoir. The reserve profile from productive wells drilled in
the Barnett Shale region is shorter-lived compared to the
typical reserve profile from wells drilled by Infinity-Wyoming
in the Rocky Mountain region. In addition, the predominance of
leases in the region relate to fee acreage and therefore have
relatively few operating restrictions and regulations, as
compared to the typically federally-owned leases in the Rocky
Mountain region that involve a higher degree of operating
restrictions and regulations.
At December 31, 2004, Infinity-Texas had no proved reserves
or production since no wells had been drilled, completed and
hooked up for production at that point. During the three months
ended December 31, 2004, Infinity-Texas drilled three gross
(2.7 net) wells and completed one gross (0.9 net)
well. Subsequent to December 31, 2004, Infinity-Texas has
drilled an additional 2 wells (1.9 net) and completed
four wells (3.7 net). It is anticipated that the initial
wells will be connected to an existing third-party pipeline
system during May 2005. Infinity-Texas operates all drilled
wells and expects to operate future wells. Operating the oil and
gas properties in which it owns an interest allows
Infinity-Texas to exercise greater control over operating costs,
capital expenditures and the timing of exploration, development
and exploitation activities.
Infinity-Wyoming |
Infinity-Wyoming is engaged in the acquisition, exploration,
development and production of natural gas, condensate and crude
oil in the Rocky Mountain region in Wyoming and Colorado. This
subsidiary is a Wyoming corporation with its headquarters
located in Denver, Colorado.
Infinity-Wyoming was incorporated in January 2000 for the
purpose of acquiring properties with the intent of exploring,
developing and producing natural gas and coal bed methane. To
date, we have developed our proven oil and gas reserves and
increased production primarily through acquiring additional oil
and gas leaseholds and drilling wells to exploit and develop
tight sand properties.
At December 31, 2004, Infinity-Wyoming had total estimated
proved reserves of 9.2 Bcfe with a PV-10 Value of
$24.0 million (after-tax PV-10 Value of
$23.7 million). This valuation reflected average wellhead
prices of $6.07 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf)
of natural gas and $40.25 per barrel of crude oil at
year-end.
Approximately 97% of our proved oil and gas reserves were
associated with tight sand properties on the Wamsutter Arch
Pipeline Field in the Greater Green River Basin in Southwest
Wyoming (the Pipeline Field). The balance of our
proved reserves related to one proved undeveloped well location
in the Sand Wash Basin in Colorado (the Sand Wash
Prospect). The proved undeveloped location at the Sand
Wash Prospect was drilling at December 31, 2004, was
subsequently completed in early 2005, and had an initial flow
rate of approximately 150 barrels of oil per day net to the
companys interest. Proved reserves at December 31,
2004 reflect only those quantities associated with a vertical
wellbore.
At December 31, 2004, Infinity-Wyoming operated all of the
proved developed oil and gas locations. During the year ended
December 31, 2004, Infinity-Wyoming drilled five gross
(4.0 net) wells and completed three gross (2.0 net) of
such wells. Infinity-Wyoming also completed an additional eight
gross (and net) wells drilled during 2003 and prior. Subsequent
to December 31, 2004, Infinity-Wyoming finished the
drilling of three gross (and net) wells and completion of two of
those wells, one each in the Sand Wash and Greater Green River
Basins. Operating the oil and gas properties in which it owns an
interest allows Infinity-Wyoming to exercise greater control
over operating costs, capital expenditures and the timing of
exploration, development and exploitation activities.
During 2004, Infinity-Wyoming produced 1.2 Bcfe of gas,
comprised of 1.0 Bcf of natural gas and 34,000 barrels
of crude oil. Approximately 98% of this production was from the
Pipeline Field and 2% of this production was from the Labarge
Field in Big Piney area of the Greater Green River Basin in
Wyoming (the Labarge Field). Total revenue from
product sales totaled $6.3 million, comprised of natural
gas sales of $4.9 million, or $5.12 per Mcf, and crude
oil sales of $1.4 million, or $41.15 per barrel.
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Nicaragua |
Since 1999, Infinity has pursued an oil and gas exploration
opportunity offshore Nicaragua in the Caribbean Sea. Over such
time period, the relationships which have been built with the
Instituto Nicaraguense de Energia (INE) and the
geological and geophysical research that was done allowed
Infinity to become one of only six companies qualified to bid on
offshore blocks in the first international bidding round held by
INE in January 2003. Infinity was awarded the bid on
24 blocks of acreage, comprising approximately
1.4 million acres, in May 2003, and entered into
negotiations with INE to finalize the initial exploration and
production contract for the two underlying prospects (Tyra and
Perlas). Infinity anticipates the completion of the negotiations
and execution of the contract during 2005.
Consolidated |
Consolidated acquired assets necessary to provide oilfield
services in Eastern Kansas and Northeast Oklahoma in January
1994. Consolidated expanded its operations into Northeast
Wyoming during September 1999. Consolidated provides services
associated with drilling and completion of oil and gas wells,
including cementing, acidizing, fracturing, nitrogen pumping and
water hauling. In April 2004, Consolidated expanded its presence
in the Mid-Continent region with the acquisition of
substantially all of the assets and liabilities of Blue Star
Acid Services, Inc., a provider of acid and cementing services
in Eastern and Central Kansas and North Central Oklahoma, for
$1.2 million in cash and the assumption of
$0.2 million in liabilities. In September 2004,
Consolidated sold selected assets in Eastern Kansas, including
real property and facilities in Chanute, Kansas, to an
exploration and production company and customer for
$4.1 million in cash. A wholly-owned subsidiary of
Infinity, CIS Oklahoma, Inc. (CIS), owns the real
property and facilities that we occupy in Ottawa and Thayer,
Kansas; Bartlesville, Oklahoma; and Gillette, Wyoming and leases
its Eureka facility.
BUSINESS STRATEGY
Our principal objective is to create shareholder value through
the execution of a business strategy, the key elements of which
include:
| Exploration and Production. We will seek to: (i) consummate acquisitions of early-stage oil and gas properties, acreage leaseholds and prospects; (ii) explore such properties or prospects to discover underlying, commercially-viable hydrocarbon resource bases; (iii) develop such hydrocarbon resource bases into proved and producing reserves; (iv) operate and produce hydrocarbons from such reserve bases; and (v) sell or otherwise monetize such reserve bases at attractive valuations. We will usually seek to operate our exploration and production projects with a maximum working interest and net revenue interest, with exceptions or adjustments being made in situations in which the risk or capital requirements to explore, develop and produce from a given project are deemed high enough to warrant a partner, which may bring to the given project greater financial and technical resources than we have or are willing to commit. | |
| Oilfield Services. We will seek to grow Consolidated through: (i) selected acquisitions in our existing operating areas and (ii) selected acquisitions in new geographical operating areas. We will seek to improve and increase our product and service offerings and increase our operating margins, utilizing increasing efficiencies of scale as they present themselves. Ultimately, as the proved and producing reserve base in our exploration and production operations reaches a point at which we believe no longer require cash flow contributions from our oilfield services operations, dependent upon industry conditions, we may explore potential opportunities to monetize our investment in Consolidated, which monetization may include: (i) a sale to an industry acquiror; (ii) a sale to a financial buyer or investor; or (iii) spin-off, split-off or other such corporate transaction with the intended consequence of Consolidated standing on its own as a separate publicly-traded entity. |
We intend to finance our business strategies through employment
of cash on hand, free cash flow from our operations, net
proceeds from the sales of assets, and through external debt and
equity capital raised in public and private offerings.
Essentially all of our assets serve as collateral under the
Senior Secured Notes Facility, and as such, any disposition
of material assets would require the approval of the Buyers.
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RISK FACTORS
We have a history of operating losses and we may be unable to achieve long-term profitability. |
We incurred a net loss in our fiscal years ended
December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 of approximately
$4.6 million, $9.9 million and $1.6 million,
respectively. Our history of losses may impair our ability to
obtain financing for drilling and other business activities at
all or on favorable terms. It may also impair our ability to
attract investors if we attempt to raise additional capital, to
grow our business or for other business purposes, by selling
additional debt or equity securities in a private or public
offering.
Our ability to achieve a profit from operations on a long-term
basis will largely depend on whether we are successful in
exploring for and producing oil and gas from our existing
properties. We face the following potential risks in developing
our oil and gas properties:
| prices for oil and gas we produce may be lower than expected; | |
| the capital, equipment, personnel or services required to develop the leases for production may not be available; | |
| we may not find oil and gas reserves in the quantities anticipated; | |
| the reserves we find may not produce oil and gas at the rate anticipated; | |
| the costs of producing oil and gas may be higher than expected; and | |
| we may encounter one or more of many operating risks associated with drilling for and producing oil and gas. |
Oil and gas prices are volatile, and declines in prices would hurt our ability to achieve profitable operations. |
Our future oil and gas revenue, operating results,
profitability, future rate of growth and the carrying value of
oil and gas properties will depend heavily on prevailing market
prices for oil and gas. We expect the market for oil and gas to
continue to be volatile for the foreseeable future. For the
period from January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004
we received revenue per barrel of oil as low as $33.35 in
January 2004 and as high as $52.58 in October 2004. During that
period, the Inside FERC, first of the month CIG Index, the
pricing index on which our gas sales are based, fluctuated from
a low of $4.17 per MMBtu or approximately $4.59 per
Mcf in April 2004 to a high of $6.98 per MMBtu or
approximately $7.68 per Mcf during November 2004. Based on
fourth quarter 2004 production levels, each $1.00 decrease in
the price of crude oil would reduce Infinitys oil revenue
by approximately $2,500 per month and if none of the gas
produced were being sold under fixed price contracts, each $0.10
decrease in natural gas price would reduce Infinitys gas
revenue by approximately $7,500 per month.
Revenue generated from oilfield services provided by
Consolidated is indirectly affected by the price of oil and gas.
Consolidated has historically experienced higher revenue in
periods of high oil and gas prices and lower revenue in periods
of low oil and gas prices.
Most of our proved reserves are natural gas. Therefore, the
volatility in the price of natural gas will have the greatest
impact on our operations. Various factors beyond our control
affect prices of oil and gas, including:
| worldwide and domestic supplies of oil and gas; | |
| political instability or armed conflict in oil or gas producing regions; | |
| the ability of the members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries to agree to and maintain oil prices; | |
| production controls; | |
| the price and level of foreign imports; | |
| worldwide economic conditions; |
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| marketability of production; | |
| the level of consumer demand; | |
| the price, availability and acceptance of alternative fuels; | |
| the price, availability and capacity of commodity processing and gathering facilities, and pipeline transportation; | |
| weather conditions; and | |
| actions of federal, state, local and foreign authorities. |
These external factors and the volatile nature of the energy
markets generally make it difficult to estimate future prices of
oil and gas. Significant declines in oil and natural gas prices
for an extended period may cause various negative effects on our
business, including:
| impairing our financial condition, cash flows and liquidity; | |
| limiting our ability to finance planned capital expenditures; | |
| reducing our revenue, operating income and profitability; | |
| reducing the carrying value of our oil and natural gas properties; and | |
| reducing demand for our oilfield service business. |
A charge to earnings and book value would occur if there is a
further ceiling write-down of the carrying value of
Infinitys oil and gas properties. Impairments can occur
when oil and gas prices are depressed or unusually volatile.
Once incurred, a ceiling write-down of oil and gas properties is
not reversible at a later date when better industry conditions
may exist. We review, on a quarterly basis, the carrying value
of our oil and gas properties under the full cost accounting
rules of the SEC. Under these rules, costs of proved oil and gas
properties may not exceed the present value of estimated future
net revenue adjusted for future cash flows related to asset
retirement obligations from proved reserves, after giving effect
to cash flow from hedges, discounted at 10%, net of taxes.
Application of the ceiling test generally requires pricing
future revenue at the unescalated prices in effect as of the end
of each fiscal quarter, after giving effect to Infinitys
cash flow hedge positions, if any, and requires a write-down for
accounting purposes if the ceiling is exceeded, even if prices
were depressed for only a short period of time.
At December 31, 2004, the carrying amount of oil and gas
properties subject to amortization exceeded the full cost
ceiling limitation by approximately $8,900,000 based upon a
natural gas price of approximately $6.07 per Mcf and an oil
price of approximately $40.25 per barrel in effect at that
date. However, due to significant subsequent price increases to
approximately $6.53 per Mcf of gas and $54.55 per
barrel of oil at the March 15, 2005 measurement date, the
Company was only required to record a ceiling writedown of
$4,100,000 in the quarter and year ended December 31, 2004.
In 2003, the Company recorded a ceiling writedown of $2,975,000.
A decrease in oil or gas prices, which continue to remain
volatile, an increase in production costs, a decrease in
estimated gas production in future periods, or the
reclassification of development costs to properties subject to
depletion without an increase in associated proved reserves
could result in a ceiling write-down during future periods.
Prices may be affected by regional factors. |
The prices to be received for the natural gas production from
our Wyoming, Colorado and Texas properties will be determined
mainly by factors affecting the regional supply of and demand
for natural gas, which include the degree to which pipeline and
processing infrastructure exists in the region. Based on recent
experience, regional differences could cause a negative basis
differential of between $0.30 per Mcf and $1.50 per
Mcf in Wyoming between the published indices generally used to
establish the price received for regional natural gas production
and the actual price received by us for our natural gas
production.
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Forward sales transactions may limit our potential gains or expose us to loss. |
To manage our exposure to price risks in the marketing of our
natural gas, we enter into natural gas fixed price physical
delivery contracts from time to time with respect to a portion
of our current or future production. These transactions could
limit our potential gains if natural gas prices were to rise
substantially over the price established by the contracts. In
addition, such transactions may expose us to the risk of
financial loss in certain circumstances, including instances in
which:
| our production is less than expected; | |
| the counterparties to our futures contracts fail to perform under the contracts; or | |
| our production costs on the hedged production significantly increase. |
Exploration and development of our oil and gas projects will require large amounts of capital which we may not be able to obtain. |
Full exploration and development of Infinitys properties
could require drilling in excess of 1,000 production wells,
100 disposal wells to handle produced water, and the
construction of 100 production facilities. This could
require capital expenditures over time of in excess of
$1 billion. Currently, our potential sources of financing
for these activities are cash generated by operations, future
sales of equity securities or subordinated debt securities,
obtaining additional subordinated debt financing or the sale of
additional senior secured debt securities under the terms of an
existing securities purchase agreement. Under that agreement, we
can borrow up to $15 million per twelve-month period for
the next three years, commencing in the third quarter
of 2005, depending on our satisfaction of certain closing
conditions and on our maximum balance of notes outstanding,
based generally on a combination of performance of
Infinitys oilfield service business and the after-tax
PV-10 Value of Infinitys proved reserves.
Future cash flows and the availability of financing are subject
to a number of variables, such as:
| our oil and gas projects in the Fort Worth Basin of Texas, Greater Green River Basin of Wyoming, and Sand Wash and Piceance Basins of Colorado achieving a level of production that provides sufficient cash flow to support additional borrowings and to attract other forms of debt and equity capital; | |
| our success in locating and producing new reserves; | |
| prices of crude oil and natural gas; | |
| the level of production from existing wells; and | |
| amounts of necessary working capital and expenses. |
Issuing equity securities to satisfy our financing or
refinancing requirements could cause substantial dilution to
existing shareholders. Debt financing could lead to:
| all or a substantial portion of our operating cash flow being dedicated to the payment of principal and interest; | |
| an increase in interest expense as the amount of debt outstanding increases or as variable interest rates increase; | |
| increased vulnerability to competitive pressures and economic downturns; and | |
| restrictions on our operations that may be contained in any contract entered into with lenders. |
In order to reduce our capital needs, while continuing
development of our oil and gas projects, we could enter into
partnerships with another oil and gas company or companies in
which we would maintain a carried or reduced working interest in
the oil and gas properties. However, this would reduce our
ownership and control over the projects and could significantly
reduce our future revenue generated from gas production.
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If projected revenue were to decrease due to lower oil and
natural gas prices, decreased production or other reasons, and
if we were not able to obtain the necessary capital, our ability
to execute development plans or maintain production levels could
be limited.
The covenants and debt service obligations of our Senior Secured Note Facility may adversely affect our cash flow and our ability to raise additional capital. |
Our Senior Secured Notes Facility is secured by a pledge of
substantially all of our natural gas and oil properties and
oilfield services business assets, is guaranteed by our
subsidiaries and contains covenants that limit additional
borrowings, dividends to shareholders, the incurrence of liens,
investments, sales or pledges of assets, changes in control and
other matters. The Senior Secured Notes Facility also requires
that specified financial ratios be maintained. The restrictions
of our Senior Secured Notes Facility may have adverse
consequences on our operations and financial results including:
| it may be more difficult for us to satisfy our debt repayment obligations; | |
| covenant violations, if any, could result in accelerated payment terms on existing debt; | |
| the amount of our interest expense may increase because our borrowings are at a variable rate of interest, which, if interest rates increase, would result in higher interest expense; | |
| we will need to use a portion of our revenue to pay principal and interest on our debt which will reduce the amount of money we have to finance our operations and other business activities; and | |
| substantially all of our properties are pledged as collateral to lenders and failure to pay could result in foreclosure and loss of assets. |
As of March 23, 2005, we had total long-term debt of
approximately $37.8 million. Our level of debt could have
important negative consequences to our business.
We may not be able to refinance our debt or obtain additional
financing, particularly in view of the restrictions imposed by
our Senior Secured Notes Facility on our ability to incur other
debt and the fact that substantially all of our assets are
currently pledged to secure obligations under that facility. Our
overall level of long-term debt and our difficulty in obtaining
additional debt financing may have adverse consequences on our
operations and financial results including:
| any additional financing we obtain may be on unfavorable terms; | |
| we may have a higher level of debt than many of our competitors, which may place us at a competitive disadvantage; | |
| we may issue equity securities at an undesired or unanticipated point in time to repay indebtedness, causing additional dilution to our shareholders; | |
| we may be more vulnerable to economic downturns and adverse developments in our industry; and | |
| our debt level could limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and the industries in which we operate. |
Information concerning our reserves, future net cash flow estimates, and potential future ceiling write-downs is uncertain. |
There are numerous uncertainties inherent in estimating
quantities of proved oil and natural gas reserves and their
values. Actual production, revenue and reserve expenditures will
likely vary from estimates.
Estimates of oil and natural gas reserves are projections based
on available geologic, geophysical, production and engineering
data. There are uncertainties inherent in the manner of
producing and the interpretation of this data as well as the
projection of future rates of production and the timing of
development
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expenditures. Estimates of economically recoverable oil and
natural gas reserves and future net cash flows necessarily
depend upon a number of factors including:
| the quality and quantity of available data; | |
| the interpretation of that data; | |
| the accuracy of various mandated economic assumptions; and | |
| the judgment of the persons preparing the estimate. |
The most accurate method of determining proved reserve estimates
is based upon a decline analysis method, which consists of
extrapolating future reservoir pressure and production from
historical pressure decline and production data. The accuracy of
the decline analysis method generally increases with the length
of the production history. Since our wells in Texas will begin
producing this year, other (generally less accurate) methods
such as volumetric analysis and analogy to the production
history of wells of other operators in the same reservoir will
be used, in conjunction with the decline analysis method to
determine our estimates of proved reserves. As our wells are
produced over time and more data is available, the estimated
proved reserves will be redetermined on an annual basis and may
be adjusted based on that data.
Actual future production, gas and oil prices, revenues, taxes,
development expenditures, operating expenses and quantities of
recoverable gas and oil reserves most likely will vary from our
estimates. Any significant variance could materially affect the
quantities and present value of our reserves. In addition, we
may adjust estimates of proved reserves to reflect production
history, results of exploration and development and prevailing
gas and oil prices. Our reserves may also be susceptible to
drainage by operators on adjacent properties.
In addition, investors should not construe the present value of
future net cash flows as the current market value of the
estimated oil and natural gas reserves attributable to our
properties. The estimated discounted future net cash flows from
proved reserves are based on prices and costs as of the date of
the estimate, in accordance with applicable regulations, whereas
actual future prices and costs may be materially higher or
lower. Factors that will affect actual future net cash flows
include:
| the amount and timing of actual production; | |
| the price for which that oil and gas production can be sold; | |
| supply and demand for oil and natural gas; | |
| curtailments or increases in consumption by natural gas and oil purchasers; and | |
| changes in government regulations or taxation. |
As a result of these and other factors, we will be required to
periodically reassess the amount of our reserves, which may
require us to recognize a ceiling write-down of our oil and gas
properties. Such factors could cause us to write down the value
of our properties in future periods.
As of December 31, 2004, Infinity-Wyoming had approximately
$6.9 million invested in unproved oil and gas properties
not subject to amortization on its Labarge Field. During 2004,
Infinity-Wyoming performed completion or recompletion operations
on five wells in the Labarge Field.
For the period ended December 31, 2005, or during 2006, a
portion of the investment in unproved oil and gas properties may
be reclassified to the full cost pool subject to depletion and
the ceiling test, following our required periodic evaluation of
the fair value of our unproved properties. The amount of any
such reclassification could be significant. We could be required
to write down a portion of the full cost pool of oil and gas
properties subject to amortization upon reclassification of the
unproved oil and gas property costs.
The oil and gas exploration business involves a high degree of business and financial risk. |
The business of exploring for and developing oil and gas
properties is an activity that involves a high degree of
business and financial risk. Property acquisition decisions
generally are based on assumptions about the quantity, quality,
production costs, marketability, and sales price for the acreage
or reserves being
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acquired. Although available geological and geophysical
information can provide information about the potential of a
property, it is impossible to predict accurately the ultimate
production potential, if any, of a particular property or well.
Any decision to acquire a property is also influenced by our
subjective judgment as to whether we will be able to locate the
reserves, drill and equip the wells to produce the reserves,
operate the wells economically, and market the production from
the wells.
Our operations are dependent upon the availability of certain
resources, including drilling rigs, steel casing, water,
chemicals, and other materials necessary to support our
development plans and maintenance requirements. The lack of
availability of one or more of these resources at an acceptable
price could have a material adverse affect on our business.
The successful completion of an oil or gas well does not ensure
a profit on investment. A variety of factors may negatively
affect the commercial viability of any particular well,
including:
| defects in title; | |
| the absence of producible quantities of oil and gas; | |
| insufficient formation attributes, such as porosity, to allow production; | |
| water production requiring disposal; and | |
| improperly pressured reservoirs from which to produce the reserves. |
In addition, market-related factors may cause a well to become
uneconomic or only marginally economic, such as:
| availability and cost of equipment and transportation for the production; | |
| demand for the oil and gas produced; and | |
| price for the oil and gas produced. |
Our business is subject to operating hazards that could result in substantial losses against which we may not be insured. |
The oil and natural gas business involves operating hazards, any
of which could cause substantial losses, such as:
| well blowouts; | |
| craterings; | |
| explosions; | |
| uncontrollable flows of oil, natural gas or well fluids; | |
| fires; | |
| formations with abnormal pressures; | |
| pipeline ruptures or spills; and | |
| releases of toxic gas and other environmental hazards and pollution. |
As protection against operating hazards, we maintain insurance
coverage against some, but not all, potential losses. This
insurance has deductibles or self-insured retentions and
contains certain coverage exclusions. Our insurance premiums can
be increased or decreased based on the claims made by us under
insurance policies. The insurance does not cover damages from
breach of contract by us or based on alleged fraud or deceptive
trade practices. Whenever possible, we obtain agreements from
customers that limit our liability; however, insurance and
customer agreements do not provide complete protection against
losses and risks and losses could occur for uninsurable or
uninsured risks, or in amounts in excess of existing insurance
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coverage. The occurrence of an event that is not fully covered
by insurance could harm our financial condition and results of
operations.
In addition, we may be liable for environmental damage caused by
previous owners of property we own or lease. As a result, we may
face substantial potential liabilities to third parties or
governmental entities that could reduce or eliminate funds
available for exploration, development or acquisitions or cause
us to incur losses. An event that is not fully covered by
insurance for instance, losses resulting from
pollution and environmental risks that are not fully
insured could cause us to incur material losses.
We depend on successful exploration, development and acquisitions to maintain reserves and revenue in the future. |
In general, the volume of production from natural gas and oil
properties declines as reserves are depleted, with the rate of
decline depending on reservoir characteristics. Except to the
extent we conduct successful exploration and development
activities or acquire properties containing proved reserves, or
both, our proved reserves will decline as reserves are produced.
Our future natural gas and oil production is, therefore, highly
dependent on our level of success in finding or acquiring
additional reserves. The business of exploring for, developing
or acquiring reserves is capital intensive. Recovery of our
reserves, particularly undeveloped reserves, will require
significant additional capital expenditures and successful
drilling operations. To the extent cash flow from operations is
reduced and external sources of capital become limited or
unavailable, our ability to make the necessary capital
investment to maintain or expand our asset base of natural gas
and oil reserves would be impaired.
Exploratory drilling is an uncertain process with many risks. |
Exploratory drilling involves numerous risks, including the risk
that we will not find commercially productive natural gas or oil
reservoirs. The cost of drilling, completing and operating wells
is often uncertain, and a number of factors can delay or prevent
drilling operations, including:
| unexpected drilling conditions; | |
| pressure or irregularities in formations; | |
| equipment failures or accidents; | |
| adverse weather conditions; | |
| defects in title; | |
| compliance with governmental requirements, rules and regulations; and | |
| shortages or delays in the availability of drilling rigs, the delivery of equipment and adequate trained personnel. |
Our future drilling activities may not be successful, and we
cannot be sure of our overall drilling success rate.
Unsuccessful drilling activities would result in significant
expenses being incurred without any financial gain.
Our business will depend on transportation facilities owned by others. |
The marketability of gas production will depend in part on the
availability, proximity and capacity of pipeline systems owned
by third parties. We generally deliver natural gas through gas
gathering systems and gas pipelines that we do not own under
interruptible or short-term transportation agreements. The
transportation of our gas may be interrupted due to capacity
constraints on the applicable system, for maintenance or repair
of the system. Our ability to produce and market natural gas on
a commercial basis could be harmed by any significant change in
the cost or availability of markets, systems or pipelines.
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The oil and gas industry is heavily regulated and we must comply with complex governmental regulations. |
Federal, state and local authorities extensively regulate the
oil and gas industry and the drilling and completion of oil and
gas wells. Legislation and regulations affecting the industry
are under constant review for amendment or expansion, raising
the possibility of changes that may adversely affect, among
other things, the pricing, production or marketing of oil and
gas and oilfield services. Noncompliance with statutes and
regulations may lead to substantial penalties and the overall
regulatory burden on the industry increases the cost of doing
business and, in turn, decreases profitability. Federal, state
and local authorities regulate various aspects of oil and gas
drilling, service and production activities, including the
drilling of wells through permit and bonding requirements, the
spacing of wells, the unitization or pooling of oil and gas
properties, environmental matters, safety standards, the sharing
of markets, production limitations, plugging and abandonment,
and restoration.
Our operations are subject to complex and constantly changing
environmental laws and regulations adopted by federal, state and
local government authorities. Infinity estimates it will spend
approximately $1.0 million to drill and equip one water
disposal well to handle water produced from gas wells in 2005.
It costs Infinity approximately $50,000 per year to operate
each disposal well. In addition to the environmental costs that
will be incurred by our oil and gas production operations,
Consolidated will incur an estimated $50,000 in costs associated
with operating within current environmental regulations this
fiscal year. New laws or regulations, or changes to current
requirements, could result in our incurring significant
additional costs. We could face significant liabilities to
government and third parties for discharges of oil, natural gas
or other pollutants into the air, soil or water, and we could
have to spend substantial amounts on investigations, litigation
and remediation.
Although we believe that we are in substantial compliance with
all applicable laws and regulations, we cannot be certain that
existing laws or regulations, as currently interpreted or
reinterpreted in the future, or future laws or regulations, will
not harm our business, results of operations and financial
condition. Laws and regulations applicable to us include those
relating to:
| land use restrictions; | |
| drilling bonds and other financial responsibility requirements; | |
| spacing of wells; | |
| emissions into the air; | |
| unitization and pooling of properties; | |
| habitat and endangered species protection, reclamation and remediation; | |
| the containment and disposal of hazardous substances, oil field waste and other waste materials; | |
| the use of underground storage tanks; | |
| the use of underground injection wells, which affects the disposal of water from our wells; | |
| safety precautions; | |
| the prevention of oil spills; | |
| the closure of production facilities; | |
| operational reporting; and | |
| taxation. |
Under these laws and regulations, we could be liable for:
| personal injuries; | |
| property and natural resource damages; |
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| releases or discharges of hazardous materials; | |
| well reclamation costs; | |
| oil spill clean-up costs; | |
| other remediation and clean-up costs; | |
| plugging and abandonment costs, which may be particularly high in the case of offshore facilities; | |
| governmental sanctions, such as fines and penalties; and | |
| other environmental damages. |
Any noncompliance with these laws and regulations could subject
us to material administrative, civil or criminal penalties or
other liabilities.
Our oilfield service operations routinely involve the handling
of significant amounts of waste materials, some of which are
classified as hazardous substances. Our operations and
facilities are subject to numerous environmental laws, rules and
regulations, including laws concerning:
| the containment and disposal of hazardous substances, oilfield waste and other waste materials; | |
| the use of underground storage tanks; and | |
| the use of underground injection wells. |
Compliance with and violations of laws protecting the
environment may become more costly. Sanctions for failure to
comply with these laws, rules and regulations, many of which may
be applied retroactively, may include:
| administrative, civil and criminal penalties; | |
| revocation of permits; and | |
| corrective action orders. |
In the United States, environmental laws and regulations
typically impose strict liability. Strict liability means that
in some situations we could be exposed to liability for cleanup
costs and other damages as a result of our conduct, even if such
conduct was lawful at the time it occurred, or as a result of
the conduct of prior operators or other third parties. Cleanup
costs, natural resource damages and other damages arising as a
result of environmental laws and regulations, and costs
associated with changes in environmental laws and regulations,
could be substantial. From time to time, claims have been made
against us under environmental laws. Changes in environmental
laws and regulations may also negatively impact other oil and
natural gas exploration and production companies, which in turn
could reduce the demand for our oilfield services.
Large volumes of water produced from coalbed methane wells and
discharged onto the surface in the Powder River Basin of Wyoming
have drawn the attention of government agencies, gas producers,
citizens and environmental groups which may result in new
regulations for the disposal of produced water. Infinity intends
to use injection wells to dispose of water into underground rock
formations at certain of its fields and intends to discharge
onto the surface where permissible. If our wells produce water
of lesser quality than allowed under Colorado, Texas or Wyoming
state law for surface discharge or injection into underground
rock formations, Infinity could incur costs of up to
$7.50 per barrel of water to dispose of the produced water.
At December 2004 production rates, this would cost us an
additional $100,000 per month in average water disposal
costs. If our wells produce water in excess of the limits of its
disposal facilities, we may have to drill additional disposal
wells. Each additional disposal well could cost us up to
$1.0 million.
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The oil and gas industry is highly competitive. |
We operate in the highly competitive areas of oil and natural
gas exploration, exploitation, acquisition, production and
oilfield services with many other companies. We face intense
competition from a large number of independent companies as well
as major oil and natural gas companies in a number of areas such
as:
| acquisition of desirable producing properties or new leases for future exploration; | |
| marketing our oil and natural gas production; | |
| arranging for growth capital on attractive terms; and | |
| seeking to acquire or secure the equipment, service, labor, other personnel and materials necessary to operate and develop those properties. |
Many of our competitors have financial and technological
resources substantially exceeding those available to us. Many
oil and gas properties are sold in a competitive bidding process
in which we may lack technological information or expertise or
financial resources available to other bidders. We cannot be
sure that we will be successful in acquiring and developing
profitable properties in the face of this competition.
We may have difficulty managing growth in our business. |
Because of our small size, growth in accordance with our
business plans, if achieved, will place a significant strain on
our financial, technical, operational and management resources.
As we expand our activities and increase the number of projects
we are evaluating or in which we participate, there will be
additional demands on our financial, technical and management
resources. The failure to continue to upgrade our technical,
administrative, operating and financial control systems or the
occurrence of unexpected expansion difficulties, including the
recruitment and retention of experienced managers, geoscientists
and engineers, could have a material adverse effect on our
business, financial condition and results of operations and our
ability to timely execute our business plan.
We depend on key personnel. |
The loss of key members of our management team, or difficulty
attracting and retaining experienced technical personnel, could
reduce our competitiveness and prospects for future success. Our
success depends on the continued services of our executive
officers and a limited number of other senior management and
technical personnel. Loss of the services of any of these people
could have a material adverse effect on our operations. We
currently maintain key man life insurance on the
lives of Stanton E. Ross and Stephen D. Stanfield in
the amount of $250,000 each. We do not have employment
agreements with any of our executive officers. Our exploratory
drilling success and the success of other activities integral to
our operations will depend, in part, on our ability to attract
and retain experienced explorationists, engineers and other
professionals. Competition for experienced explorationists,
engineers and some other professionals is extremely intense. If
we cannot retain our technical personnel or attract additional
experienced technical personnel, our ability to compete could be
harmed.
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SIGNIFICANT PROJECT AND PROSPECT AREAS
This section is an explanation and detail of some of the
relevant project groupings from our overall inventory of
projects and prospects. Our operations are focused primarily in
Fort Worth Basin of Texas and the Greater Green River and
Sand Wash Basins in the Rocky Mountain region. Our other area of
interest is in the Caribbean Sea, offshore Nicaragua.
Fort Worth Basin |
For purposes of presentation, we divide our Fort Worth
Basin operations into two main property areas: Erath and
Hamilton Counties, Texas and Comanche County, Texas.
Erath and Hamilton Counties, Texas |
At December 31, 2004, Infinity-Texas held leases on
approximately 32,000 gross (approximately 27,000 net)
acres in this area located in the southwest portion of the
Fort Worth Basin in North Central Texas. Infinity-Texas
currently seeks to explore for, develop and produce natural gas
and natural gas liquids from the Barnett Shale, and possibly
shallower formations. At March 23, 2005, Infinity-Texas
operates five gross (4.6 net) wells in the area, all of
which have been completed and are waiting installation of
gathering and flow lines and hookup to a third-party pipeline
system. Infinity-Texas has an average 90% working interest
and 72% net revenue interest in the acreage in this area.
Infinity-Texas expects to begin production from its initial
wells as early as late April 2005. Based on initial drilling and
completion efforts, Infinity-Texas has reserved a drilling rig
as early as June 2005 and currently expects to drill
approximately one horizontal well per month with accompanying
completion operations to follow the drilling. Infinity-Texas
also plans to drill a water disposal well in the area during
2005. Infinity-Texas believes it has a multi-year drilling
inventory available to it in this area, adjusting for and
reflective of spacing requirements and surface or lease
restrictions. Dependent upon the success of early operations in
2005, Infinity-Texas may elect to accelerate drilling and
completion operations in the area in 2006.
Comanche County, Texas |
In February 2005, Infinity-Texas signed a definitive agreement
for the acquisition of leases on approximately 24,500 gross
(and net) acres in this area, located approximately
30 miles southwest of the Erath and Hamilton County
properties. The agreement, as amended, also provides for a right
of first refusal on most of the acres acquired by the seller in
Comanche County. We expect to close the Comanche transaction on
or before April 19, 2005. Upon closing, Infinity-Texas
expects to explore for natural gas and natural gas liquids from
the Barnett Shale and Lower Marble Falls formations at varying
depths between 2,400 and 2,700 feet. Infinity-Texas has a
100% working interest and 80% net revenue interest in the
acreage in this area.
Infinity-Texas agreed to drill at least one test well on the
Comanche acreage during the next twelve months. Dependent upon
the availability of drilling rigs and other support equipment,
Infinity-Texas expects to commence drilling operations during
the second half of 2005.
Greater Green River Basin |
For purposes of presentation, we divide our Greater Green River
Basin operations into two main property areas: Pipeline Field
and Labarge Field.
Pipeline Field |
At December 31, 2004, Infinity-Wyoming held leases on
approximately 22,000 gross acres (approximately
19,000 net acres) located on the Wamsutter Arch in the
Greater Green River Basin of Southwest Wyoming. Infinity-Wyoming
currently seeks to exploit hydrocarbons in the cretaceous-aged
Upper Almond sand at varying depths between 2,800 and
3,600 feet. At December 31, 2004, Infinity-Wyoming
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40 wells in the field, of which 19 were active
producers, 13 were shut-in, one was waiting completion
operations, three were water disposal wells, and four were
waiting plugging and abandonment.
During 2004, Infinity-Wyoming produced approximately
929,800 Mcf of natural gas and 33,700 barrels of crude
oil, or 1,131,800 thousand cubic feet of natural gas equivalent
(Mcfe) from the field, compared to
1,051,200 Mcf of natural gas and 57,400 barrels of
crude oil, or 1,395,700 Mcfe from the field during 2003.
Production during 2004 represented a 19% decrease from 2003.
Production has generally declined since peaking in the quarter
ended March 31, 2003, when production reached
408,100 Mcfe.
Infinity-Wyoming plans to drill up to seven additional well
locations in the field during 2005, subject to rig availability
and the completion of an ongoing federal environmental
assessment. Infinity-Wyoming believes it may have up to an
additional 20 drilling locations available to drill, including
the planned wells for 2005.
Labarge Field |
At December 31, 2004, Infinity-Wyoming held leases on
approximately 12,000 gross (and 11,000 net) acres
located on the northern extension of the Moxa Arch in Southwest
Wyoming and held options on an additional approximately
18,000 gross acres. Infinity-Wyoming currently seeks to
exploit hydrocarbons in the Cretaceous Upper Mesaverde coals at
varying depths between 3,400 and 4,200 feet. At
December 31, 2004, Infinity-Wyoming operated 12 wells
in the field, of which five were active producers, five were
shut-in, and two were water disposal wells.
Infinity-Wyoming produced approximately 24,000 Mcf of
natural gas from the field during 2004, as compared to
approximately 29,000 Mcf of natural gas during 2003.
Production during 2004 represented a 17% decrease as compared to
2003. Production has generally declined since peaking in the
quarter ended September 30, 2002, when production reached
20,600 Mcfe. Production at Labarge has continued to be
uneconomic, despite modest completion and recompletion efforts
in 2004 to re-establish economic production. The completed and
recompleted wells from 2004 continue to undergo dewatering
operations, which may increase the level of gas production.
Infinity-Wyoming is subject to an ongoing Bureau of Land
Management environmental impact study (EIS) on the
Labarge Field federal acreage. The EIS must be completed before
Infinity-Wyoming can continue development of the acreage. The
EIS was commenced in 2002 and was originally anticipated to be
completed in six to eight months. Infinity-Wyoming
currently anticipates that the EIS will be completed during
2005. Depending on the results of dewatering and and the
availability of equipment, we may commence drilling and
completion activities during the fourth quarter of 2005.
Northwest Colorado |
For purposes of presentation, we divide our Northwest Colorado
operations into two main property areas: Sand Wash Prospect and
Piceance Basin Prospect.
Sand Wash Prospect |
At December 31, 2004, Infinity-Wyoming held leases on
approximately 104,000 gross acres (approximately
67,000 net acres) located in the Sand Wash Basin of
Northwest Colorado and South Central Wyoming. Infinity-Wyoming
currently seeks to explore and develop hydrocarbons in the
fractured Niobrara calcareous shale between 5,500 and
6,500 feet. Secondary objectives include exploiting the
Williams Fork and Iles coals at varying depths between 2,500 and
3,000 feet. Infinity-Wyoming continues to seek offers from
other industry operators for interests in the acreage in
exchange for cash and a carried interest in drilling operations.
No assurance can be given that any such transactions will be
consummated.
At December 31, 2004, Infinity-Wyoming operated four
shut-in wells in the field which were completed in the coals.
Drilling was in progress at one fractured Niobrara proved
undeveloped location, which was subsequently completed as a
producer in February 2005.
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Infinity-Wyoming plans to drill one additional well targeting
the fractured Niobrara shale during 2005, subject to rig
availability, and conduct additional geological and geophysical
studies to identify potential additional locations. As it
pertains to the Williams Fork and Iles coals, Infinity-Wyoming
suspended dewatering efforts of two wells at the original pilot
location in 2004 due to the onset of winter and the resultant
substantial production of ice on the surface. No measurable gas
production was achieved during 2004. Infinity-Wyoming will
evaluate the results of the dewatering process during 2004 prior
to determining what additional operations, if any, to perform.
Piceance Basin Prospect |
At December 31, 2004, Infinity-Wyoming held leases on
approximately 20,000 gross and net acres in the
northeastern corner of the Piceance Basin in Northwest Colorado.
Infinity-Wyoming originally sought to exploit the Williams Fork
and Iles coals at varying depths between 1,000 and
3,000 feet. Under the terms of the lease agreement covering
a substantial portion of the acreage, Infinity-Wyoming is
required to drill and complete five wells by November 20,
2005, or relinquish the acreage to the seller. Infinity-Wyoming
drilled one pilot wireline coring well during 2004 and the
results of the ensuing core analysis and gas desorption analysis
indicated coalbed methane gas content in the coals was below the
level believed by management to be commercial. In 2005,
Infinity-Wyoming expects to re-evaluate its plans to explore for
coalbed methane or other potential conventional and deeper
formation targets at this prospect. Management believes it is
unlikely that the drilling commitments will be met during 2005.
Nicaragua |
Since being awarded the two concessions in 2003, Infinity has
negotiated a number of key terms and conditions of the
exploration and production contract covering the approximate
1.4 million acre Tyra (approximately 823,000 acres in
the north) and Perlas (approximately 566,000 acres in the
south) concession areas offshore Nicaragua. The contract as
currently negotiated, contemplates an exploration period of up
to six years with four sub-phases and a production period of up
to 30 additional years (with a potential five year
extension). The contract is in final negotiations and is
expected to be executed in 2005, following final approvals by
the Nicaraguan government. Upon execution, the initial capital
costs during the first twelve months, for which Infinity would
post a performance bond, are expected to be up to approximately
$800,000, with up to an additional $1,600,000 during the second
twelve months, to cover costs of environmental studies,
geological and geophysical analysis, acquisition of seismic data
and other operational expenses.
Exploration offshore Nicaragua will focus on Eocene and
Cretaceous carbonate reservoirs and Infinitys management
and consultants believe: (i) numerous analogies can be made
between the Infinity concession block and production from
fractured Cretaceous carbonates in Mexico, Venezuela and
Guatemala and (ii) the presence of Cretaceous source rocks
onshore Honduras and Nicaragua can be projected into the
offshore Caribbean Shelf. Infinity plans to seek offers from
another industry operator or operators for interests in the
acreage in exchange for cash and a carried-interest in
exploration and development operations. No assurance can be
given that any such transactions will be consummated.
Other |
In February 2000, Infinity Oil and Gas of Kansas, Inc.
(Infinity-Kansas) acquired a 100% working interest
in a property in Eastern Kansas, through a joint venture with an
operator in which a former director of Infinity is a partner and
operations manager. Infinity-Kansas total investment in
the property was approximately $1,100,000. In addition,
Infinity-Kansas had an active oil lease in the Owl Creek Field
in Woodson County, Kansas which was acquired for $510,000.
Effective May 1, 2002, Infinity-Kansas sold its interest in
oil and gas properties in Eastern Kansas for $180,000 cash and a
$1,620,000 note receivable due in May 2005. The issuer of the
note has the option to return the underlying interests to
Infinity-Kansas in lieu of repaying the note receivable.
Infinity-Kansas does not anticipate the return of the underlying
interests based on its belief that the value of these interests
currently exceeds the balance of the note receivable.
Infinity-Kansas does not currently have any material investment
in any other oil and gas prospects.
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OILFIELD SERVICES
Consolidated provides numerous services associated with drilling
and completion of oil and gas wells, including cementing,
acidizing, fracturing, nitrogen pumping and water hauling.
Consolidated provides these services out of service facilities
it owns or leases in Ottawa, Eureka, and Thayer, Kansas;
Bartlesville, Oklahoma; and Gillette, Wyoming. Due to the
decrease in the number of wells being drilled and the schedule
on which wells would be drilled by Infinity-Wyoming and an
increase in service requests and equipment demand in other
services areas, Consolidated closed its Rock Springs, Wyoming
facility, terminated its lease on the operating facilities and
transferred its service equipment to its other locations in
December 2003. In April 2004, Consolidated expanded its presence
in Mid-Continent region with the acquisition of substantially
all of the assets and liabilities of Blue Star Acid Services,
Inc., a provider of acid and cementing services in Eastern and
Central Kansas and North Central Oklahoma, for $1.2 million
in cash and the assumption of $0.2 million in liabilities.
In September 2004, Consolidated sold selected assets from its
Chanute, Kansas location, including real property and
facilities, to an exploration and production company and
customer, for $4.1 million in cash.
Consolidated operates a fleet of approximately 100 vehicles
specifically designed to provide service to oil and gas well
operators working at depths ranging from 100 to 5,000 feet,
as is usually the case in Eastern Kansas, Northeast Oklahoma,
and for coal bed methane development in the Powder River Basin
of Wyoming. The service vehicles are part of the collateral for
the Senior Secured Note Facility closed in January 2005.
Consolidated leases property near Cheyenne, Wyoming, which is
the site of the brine water treatment facility. Rent on this
land lease is $1,000 per year. The lease is for a term of
twenty five years beginning July 1994, but may be terminated by
Consolidated at any time on written notice. In February of 2003
Consolidated signed a letter of intent to sell these facilities
and transfer the lease on the property to the new owner.
However, the potential purchaser to the letter of intent was
unable to finance the acquisition and the sale has not been
completed. Consolidated is working with the potential purchaser
to identify a structure which will allow the sale to be
completed. We do not know when or if the sale might be completed.
Oil and Natural Gas Reserves |
Infinity-Wyoming engaged Netherland, Sewell &
Associates, Inc., independent petroleum engineers, to prepare
estimates of proved reserves, projected future production and
related future net revenue for our properties as of
December 31, 2004 and 2003. Estimates prepared by
Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc. were based upon
review of production histories and other geologic, economic,
ownership, volumetric and engineering data. In estimating
reserve quantities that are economically recoverable, oil and
gas prices and estimated development and production costs as of
December 31, 2004 were utilized. Activity subsequent to
December 31, 2004 in the Fort Worth, Sand Wash and
Greater Green River Basins was not taken into consideration in
the proved reserve estimate as of December 31, 2004, but
may be reflected in future estimates.
The following table sets forth estimates as of December 31,
2004 derived from the Netherland, Sewell & Associates,
Inc. reserve report. The present value (discounted at
10 percent) of estimated future net revenue before income
taxes (PV-10 Value) shown in the table is not
intended to represent the current market value of our estimated
proved oil and gas reserves. For additional information
concerning the present value of future net revenue from these
proved reserves, see Note 19- Supplemental Oil and Gas
Information (Unaudited) in the Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements.
Developed | Undeveloped | Total | ||||||||||
Natural gas (Mcf)
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3,773,033 | 4,269,913 | 8,042,946 | |||||||||
Crude oil (barrels)
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117,031 | 76,546 | 193,577 | |||||||||
Total (Mcfe)
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4,475,219 | 4,729,189 | 9,204,408 | |||||||||
Future net revenue before income taxes
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$ | 18,037,000 | $ | 16,545,500 | $ | 34,582,500 | ||||||
Present value of future net revenue before income taxes
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$ | 13,168,500 | $ | 10,850,900 | $ | 24,019,400 |
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There are numerous uncertainties inherent in estimating
quantities of proved reserves and in projecting future rates of
production and timing of development expenditures, including
many factors beyond the control of the producer. The reserve
data set forth herein represents only estimates. Reserve
engineering is a subjective process of estimating underground
accumulations of oil and gas that cannot be measured in an exact
way, and the accuracy of any reserve estimate is a function of
the quality of available data and of engineering and geological
interpretation and judgment and the existence of development
plans. In addition, results of drilling, testing and production
subsequent to the date of an estimate may justify revision of
such estimate. Accordingly, the reserve estimates are often
different from the quantities of oil and gas that are ultimately
recovered. Further, the estimated future net revenue from proved
reserves and the present value thereof are based upon certain
assumptions, including future geologic success, prices,
production levels and costs that may not prove correct.
Predictions about prices and future production levels are
subject to great uncertainty and the meaningfulness of such
estimates is highly dependent upon the accuracy of the
assumptions upon which they are based. Oil and gas prices have
fluctuated widely in recent years. There is no assurance that
prices will not be materially higher or lower than the prices
utilized in estimating the reserves.
The weighted average sales prices utilized for purposes of
estimating our proved reserves and future net revenue therefrom
as of December 31, 2004 were $6.07 per Mcf of natural
gas and $40.25 per barrel of crude oil.
Production, Prices and Production Costs |
The following table sets forth Infinitys net oil and gas
production, average sales prices, and costs and expenses
associated with such production during the years indicated.
2004 | 2003 | 2002 | |||||||||||
Production:
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Natural gas (Mcf)
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953,428 | 1,080,456 | 676,879 | ||||||||||
Crude oil (barrels)
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33,668 | 57,654 | 53,122 | ||||||||||
Total (Mcfe)
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1,155,436 | 1,426,380 | 995,611 | ||||||||||
Average daily production:
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Natural gas (Mcf)
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2,612 | 2,960 | 1,854 | ||||||||||
Crude oil (barrels)
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92 | 158 | 145 | ||||||||||
Total (Mcfe)
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3,164 | 3,908 | 2,727 | ||||||||||
Average sales price per unit:
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Natural gas ($per Mcf)
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$ | 5.12 | $ | 4.47 | $ | 1.88 | |||||||
Crude oil ($per barrel)
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$ | 41.15 | $ | 30.51 | $ | 17.14 | |||||||
Total ($per Mcfe)
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$ | 5.42 | $ | 4.62 | $ | 2.38 | |||||||
Production costs per Mcfe
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$ | 2.28 | $ | 2.05 | $ | 1.83 |
Infinity owned 24 gross (22 net) producing wells and
5 gross (5 net) service wells as of December 31,
2004. Infinity owned an additional 28 gross (27.7 net)
wells which were shut in, waiting completion or plugging and
abandonment operations as of December 31, 2004.
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Development, Exploration and Acquisition Capital Expenditures |
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the
gross costs incurred in the purchase of proved and unproved
properties and in development and exploration activities.
2004 | 2003 | 2002 | ||||||||||||
Property acquisition costs
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Proved
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$ | 516,239 | $ | 1,099,120 | $ | 72,383 | ||||||||
Unproved
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3,717,280 | 661,224 | 2,279,587 | |||||||||||
Total property acquisition costs
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4,233,519 | 1,760,344 | 2,351,970 | |||||||||||
Development costs
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6,056,131 | 3,167,700 | 786,095 | |||||||||||
Exploration costs
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5,294,148 | 3,491,953 | 11,955,351 | |||||||||||
Total costs
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$ | 15,583,798 | $ | 8,419,997 | $ | 15,093,416 | ||||||||
Drilling Activity |
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the
wells completed during the years indicated. Frequently wells are
spud or drilled in one period and completed in a subsequent
period. In the table, gross refers to the total
wells in which we have a working interest and net
refers to gross wells multiplied by our working interest therein.
2004 | 2003 | 2002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross | Net | Gross | Net | Gross | Net | |||||||||||||||||||||
Exploratory Wells
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Productive
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3 | 2.9 | | | 13 | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Nonproductive
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| | | | 9 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total
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3 | 2.9 | | | 22 | 22 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Development Wells
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Service
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| | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Productive
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9 | 8.0 | | | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Nonproductive
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| | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total
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9 | 8.0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
As of December 31, 2004, Infinity had an additional nine
wells which were awaiting completion, including five wells
waiting plugging and abandonment operations and four which were
completed as producers by March 23, 2005.
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Acreage Data |
The following table sets forth the gross and net acres of
developed and undeveloped oil and gas leases held by
Infinity-Texas and Infinity-Wyoming as of December 31,
2004. Developed acreage is acreage assigned to producing wells
for the spacing unit of the producing formation.
Developed | ||||||||||||||||||
Acreage | Undeveloped Acreage | |||||||||||||||||
Gross | Net | Gross | Net | |||||||||||||||
Fort Worth Basin
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| | 32,108 | 26,634 | ||||||||||||||
Greater Green River Basin
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Wamsutter Arch
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4,000 | 3,840 | 18,210 | 15,490 | ||||||||||||||
Labarge
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1,763 | 1,763 | 9,967 | 9,436 | ||||||||||||||
Sand Wash Prospect
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640 | 640 | 103,592 | 66,285 | ||||||||||||||
Piceance Basin Prospect
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| | 20,020 | 20,020 | ||||||||||||||
Total
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6,403 | 6,243 | 183,897 | 137,865 | ||||||||||||||
Infinity-Wyoming held options on an additional approximately
18,000 gross acres in the Labarge field as of
December 31, 2004. The table does not reflect any
reclassification of our acreage to reflect the wells completed
by Infinity-Texas and Infinity-Wyoming after December 31,
2004.
Customers and Markets |
Exploration and Production |
Infinity-Wyoming sells gas from the Pipeline Field to Duke
Energy Field Services (Duke). Approximately 55% of
its gas was sold to Duke on a forward contract basis during the
nine months ended December 31, 2004, with the remainder
being sold at the Inside FERC, first of the month CIG Index, a
published pricing index on which gas sales contracts in the
Rocky Mountains are generally based. Infinity-Wyoming enters
into the contracts to hedge its production when market
conditions are deemed favorable in order to manage price
fluctuations and achieve a more predictable cash flow. The
following table identifies the contracts that were in place
during the year ended December 31, 2004:
Daily | ||||||||||||||
Beginning Date | Ending Date | Contract Volume (1) | Contract Price | |||||||||||
April 1, 2004 | March 31, 2005 | 2,000 MMBtu | $ | 4.40/MMBtu | ||||||||||
April 1, 2005 | March 31, 2006 | 2,000 MMBtu | $ | 4.15/MMBtu |
(1) | MMBtu of gas is equivalent to one million British thermal units (Btu), a standard measure of the heating value of the gas. The gas produced from the Pipeline project contains about 1100 Btu per cubic foot of gas.) |
Oil production from the Pipeline Field is sold at the average
daily NYMEX posted price less $0.50 per barrel. For
December 2004, this was a price of $42.84 per barrel of oil.
The following table shows exploration and production revenue and
the percentage of consolidated revenue that the value
represented for each of the years ended December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002.
Oil and Gas | Percentage of | |||||||
Period | Revenue | Total Revenue | ||||||
2004
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$ | 6.3 million | 30% | |||||
2003
|
$ | 6.6 million | 36% | |||||
2002
|
$ | 2.4 million | 22% |
Based on the general demand for oil and natural gas, Infinity
does not believe that a loss of any customer would have a
material adverse effect on its business.
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Oilfield Services |
Consolidated provides its services to oil and gas developers and
lease operators throughout Eastern Kansas and Northeast
Oklahoma, which includes the Forest City and Cherokee Basins,
and in the Powder River Basin of Northeast Wyoming. Consolidated
also provides its services in the Arkoma basin of Eastern
Oklahoma and provides well cementing services to water well
drillers in Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma.
Consolidated provided services to approximately
475 customers during 2004, to approximately
400 customers during 2003 and to approximately
380 customers during 2002. The following table sets out
information about Consolidateds major customers during
each of these periods:
Percent | Percent of | ||||||||||||||
Customer | Area of Operation | Revenue | of Total | Oilfield Service | |||||||||||
2004
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Qwest Cherokee LLC
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Eastern Kansas/Northeast Oklahoma | $ | 2.1 million | 10% | 14% | ||||||||||
Northeast Wyoming | $ | 1.5 million | 7% | 10% | |||||||||||
Northeast Oklahoma | $ | 1.4 million | 7% | 10% | |||||||||||
2003
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Northeast Oklahoma | $ | 1.1 million | 6% | 10% | |||||||||||
Eastern Kansas | $ | 0.9 million | 5% | 8% | |||||||||||
2002
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Devon Energy
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Eastern Kansas/Northeast Oklahoma | $ | 1.6 million | 14% | 18% |
Consolidated also provided services to Infinity-Wyoming which
resulted in eliminated inter-company revenue of approximately
$2.1 million in 2002. The amount of revenue earned by
Consolidated from inter-company sales was less than $20,000
during 2003. There were no inter-company sales during 2004.
Consolidated has no long-term service contracts with any
customers and we do not believe that a loss of any one of our
customers will have a prolonged material adverse effect on
Consolidateds business. However, the loss of several
customers in any location or a rapid, significant change in oil
and gas prices to the extent that customers curtail their
development activities could have a material adverse impact on
our financial and operating results.
Competition |
Infinity and its subsidiaries compete in virtually all facets of
their businesses with numerous other companies, including many
that have significantly greater financial and other resources.
Such competitors may be able to pay more for desirable oil and
gas leases and to evaluate, bid for, and purchase a greater
number of properties than the financial or personnel resources
of Infinity permit. The oilfield service competitors may be able
to invest more resources in research and development of new
completion techniques and acquire additional equipment to allow
them to dedicate resources to a customer in a way that
Consolidated is unable to.
Exploration and Production |
Infinitys business strategy includes highly competitive
oil and natural gas acquisition, exploration, development and
production. There can be no assurance, however, that Infinity or
its subsidiaries will be able to successfully acquire identified
targets, or have the financing available for the acquisitions.
We face intense competition from a large number of independent
exploration and development companies as well as major oil and
gas companies in a number of areas such as:
| Acquisition of desirable producing properties or new leases for future exploration; | |
| Marketing our oil and natural gas production; and |
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| Seeking to acquire the services, equipment, labor and materials necessary to explore, operate and develop those properties. |
Many of our competitors have financial and technological
resources substantially exceeding those available to Infinity.
Many oil and gas properties are sold in a competitive bidding
process in which we may lack technological information or
expertise available to other bidders. We cannot be sure that we
will be successful in acquiring and developing profitable
properties in the face of this competition.
Oilfield Services |
Consolidateds competition in Eastern Kansas consist mainly
of Cudd Pumping Services. In Northeast Oklahoma, Consolidated
competes with Cudd Pumping Services, BJ Services Company,
Oilwell Fracturing Services, Inc. and several small local
companies. Consolidated believes that its bulk materials
facilities, experienced work force, and well maintained fleet of
service vehicles puts it in a competitive position to maintain
revenues in these locations. Consolidated continues to see
competition from three major service companies, Halliburton
Company, BJ Services, and Schlumberger Ltd., and numerous
smaller cementing companies in Northeast Wyoming. Consolidated
may be at a competitive disadvantage when compared to the major
companies that are well established with substantial financial
resources. These companies can redirect assets and manpower,
much like Consolidated has done, to insure that resources to
meet the growing demand are available. Some of the exploration
and development companies in this area also have the resources
available to develop their own service providers.
Consolidateds ability to provide services that meet the
market demand in a timely manner while providing quality service
to the wells will be crucial to its ability to compete in this
market.
Delivery Commitments |
Effective September 2001, Infinity-Wyoming entered into a gas
gathering and transportation contract with Duke in which Duke
built gas gathering laterals and installed compression
facilities to deliver gas produced from the Pipeline Field to
the Overland Trail Transmission pipeline. During 2002, the
contract was amended to include additional compression and
gathering facilities installed by Duke and delivery points for
the additional production being generated by Infinity-Wyoming.
Infinity-Wyoming pays a gathering fee of $0.40 per Mcf
until 7,500,000 Mcf have been produced at which time the
fee will be reduced to $0.25 per Mcf. Infinity-Wyoming was
obligated to deliver 600,000 Mcf the first year,
1,600,000 Mcf the second year, 2,000,000 the third year,
1,800,000 the fourth year, and 1,500,000 in the fifth and
final year of the contract. To date, Infinity-Wyoming has
delivered approximately 3,137,000 Mcf under this contract.
The Pipeline sales volumes will also be subject to a
$0.15 per MMBtu charge for access onto the Overland Trail
Transmission line. While Infinity-Wyoming has failed to deliver
the volumes required under the terms of the contract, the
pipeline operator has also not provided the compression and
gathering capabilities they were required to provide under the
contract. Management has received a verbal commitment from the
operator that the volume commitments will be adjusted and
management does not expect that there will be a contract
shortfall under the renegotiated volumes.
Beginning April 1, 2003 and effective through
March 31, 2004, Infinity-Wyoming had contracted to sell
3,500 MMBtu per day to Duke at a price of $4.71 per
MMBtu, which equates to approximately $5.16 per Mcf. In
2004, Infinity-Wyoming entered into two additional contracts
with Duke for the sale of 2,000 MMBtu per day. The
first contract is for the period April 1, 2004 through
March 31, 2005 and sets a price of $4.40 per MMBtu
(approximately $4.84 per Mcf). The second contract is for
the period beginning April 1, 2005 and ending
March 31, 2006 and is for $4.15 per MMBtu
(approximately $4.57 per Mcf). Infinity-Wyoming will
receive the Colorado Interstate Gas (CIG) Pipeline first of
the month index price for each Mcf of gas in excess of the
contracted volume delivered onto the Overland Trail Transmission
line. Infinity and its subsidiaries had no agreements or
commitments at December 31, 2004, other than those shown
above, to provide quantities of oil or gas in the future.
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Government Regulation of the Oil and Gas Industry |
General |
Infinitys business is affected by numerous laws and
regulations, including, among others, laws and regulations
relating to energy, environment, conservation and tax. Failure
to comply with these laws and regulations may result in the
assessment of administrative, civil and/or criminal penalties,
the imposition of injunctive relief or both. Moreover, changes
in any of these laws and regulations could have a material
adverse effect on our business. In view of the many
uncertainties with respect to current and future laws and
regulations, including their applicability to Infinity, we
cannot predict the overall effect of such laws and regulations
on our future operations.
Infinity believes that its operations comply in all material
respects with applicable laws and regulations and that the
existence and enforcement of such laws and regulations have no
more restrictive effect on our method of operations than on
other similar companies in the energy industry.
The following discussion contains summaries of certain laws and
regulations and is qualified as mentioned above.
Federal Regulation of the Sale of Oil and Gas |
Various aspects of Infinitys oil and natural gas
operations are regulated by agencies of the federal government.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
regulates the transportation of natural gas in interstate
commerce pursuant to the Natural Gas Act of 1938
(NGA) and the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978
(NGPA). In the past, the federal government has
regulated the prices at which oil and gas could be sold. While
first sales by producers of natural gas and all
sales of crude oil, condensate and natural gas liquids can
currently be made at uncontrolled market prices, Congress could
reenact price controls in the future. Deregulation of wellhead
sales in the natural gas industry began with the enactment of
the NGPA in 1978. In 1989, Congress enacted the Natural Gas
Wellhead Decontrol Act (the Decontrol Act). The
Decontrol Act removed all NGA and NGPA price and non-price
controls affecting wellhead sales of natural gas effective
January 1, 1993.
Commencing in April 1992, the FERC issued Order Nos. 636,
636-A, 636-B, 636-C and 636-D (Order No. 636),
which require interstate pipelines to provide transportation
services separate, or unbundled, from the
pipelines sales of gas. Also, Order No. 636 requires
pipelines to provide open access transportation on a
nondiscriminatory basis that is equal for all natural gas
shippers. Although Order No. 636 does not directly regulate
Infinitys production activities, FERC has stated that it
intends for Order No. 636 to foster increased competition
within all phases of the natural gas industry.
Regulation of Operations |
Infinity conducts certain operations on federal oil and gas
leases, which are administered by the Bureau of Land Management
(BLM). Of Infinity-Wyomings Pipeline Field
acreage, approximately 15,000 gross acres are leases that
are administered by the Bureau of Land Management
(BLM). Approximately 3,000 acres of 11,000
total acres of Infinity-Wyomings Labarge Field acreage,
including acreage subject to options, are part of federal units
for which Infinity-Wyoming is the operator for the development
of the resources to certain depths. The Piceance Basin Prospect
and Sand Wash Prospect acreage also include acreage that is
administered by the BLM. Federal leases contain relatively
standard terms and require compliance with detailed BLM
regulations and orders, which are subject to change. Among other
restrictions, the BLM has regulations restricting the flaring or
venting of natural gas, and the BLM has proposed to amend such
regulations to prohibit the flaring of liquid hydrocarbons and
oil without prior authorization. Under certain circumstances,
the BLM may require any company operations on federal leases to
be suspended or terminated. Any such suspension or termination
could materially and adversely affect Infinitys financial
condition, cash flows and operations.
The Minerals Management Service (MMS) administers
the valuation , payment and reporting for royalties on oil and
gas produced from federal leases. The BLM issued a final rule
that amended its regulations
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governing the valuation of gas produced from federal leases.
This rule, which becomes effective June 1, 2005, primarily
affects the transportation allowance used to value the federal
royalty.
Exploration and production operations of Infinity-Texas and
Infinity-Wyoming are subject to various types of regulation at
the federal, state, and local levels. These regulations include
requiring permits and drilling bonds for the drilling of wells
and regulating the location of wells, the method of drilling and
casing wells, and the surface use and restoration of properties
upon which wells are drilled. Many states also have statutes or
regulations addressing conservation matters, including
provisions for the unitization or pooling of oil and gas
properties, the establishment of maximum rates of production
from oil and gas wells and the regulation of spacing, plugging
and abandonment of such wells. The operation and production of
Infinity-Wyomings properties is subject to the rules and
regulations of the Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
(WYOGCC) and the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation
Commission (COGCC). In addition a portion of the properties are
on federal lands and are subject to Onshore Orders 1
and 2, The National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA),
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Endangered
Species Act. The operation and production of
Infinity-Texas properties is subject to the rules and
regulations of the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC).
Additional proposals and proceedings that might affect the oil
and gas industry are pending before Congress, the FERC, BLM,
MMS, state commissions and the courts. Infinity cannot predict
when or whether any such proposals and proceedings may become
effective. In the past, the natural gas industry has been
heavily regulated. There is no assurance that the regulatory
approach currently pursued by various agencies will continue
indefinitely. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Infinity does not
anticipate that compliance with existing federal, state and
local laws, rules and regulations will have a material or
significantly adverse effect upon the capital expenditures,
earnings or competitive position of Infinity or its subsidiaries.
Environmental and Land Use Regulation |
Various federal, state and local laws and regulations relating
to the protection of the environment affect our operations and
costs. The areas affected include:
| unit production expenses primarily related to the control and limitation of air emissions, spill prevention and the disposal of produced water; | |
| capital costs to drill development wells resulting from expenses primarily related to the management and disposal of drilling fluids and other oil and natural gas exploration wastes; | |
| capital costs to construct, maintain and upgrade equipment and facilities; | |
| operational costs associated with ongoing compliance and monitoring activities; and | |
| exit costs for operations that we are responsible for closing, including costs for dismantling and abandoning wells and remediating environmental impacts. |
The environmental and land use laws and regulations affecting
oil and natural gas operations have been changed frequently in
the past, and in general, these changes have imposed more
stringent requirements that increase operating costs and/or
require capital expenditures in order to remain in compliance.
We believe that our business operations are in substantial
compliance with current laws and regulations. Failure to comply
with these requirements can result in civil and/or criminal
fines and liability for non-compliance, clean-up costs and other
environmental damages. It is also possible that unanticipated
developments or changes in law could cause us to make
environmental expenditures significantly greater than those we
currently expect.
The following is a summary discussion of the framework of key
environmental and land use regulations and requirements
affecting our oil and natural gas exploration, development,
production and transportation operations.
Discharges to Waters. The Federal Water Pollution Control
Act of 1972, as amended (the Clean Water Act), and
comparable state statutes impose restrictions and controls,
primarily through the issuance of permits, on the discharge of
produced waters and other oil and natural gas wastes into
regulated waters and
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wetlands. These controls have become more stringent over the
years, and it is possible that additional restrictions will be
imposed in the future, including potential restrictions on the
use of hydraulic fracturing. These laws prohibit the discharge
of produced waters and sand, drilling fluids, drill cuttings and
other substances related to the oil and natural gas industry
into onshore, coastal and offshore waters without a permit.
The Clean Water Act also regulates stormwater discharges from
industrial properties and construction activities and requires
separate permits and implementation of a stormwater management
plan establishing best management practices, training, and
periodic monitoring. Certain operations are also required to
develop and implement Spill Prevention, Control, and
Countermeasure plans or Facility Response Plans to address
potential oil spills.
The Clean Water Act provides for civil, criminal and
administrative penalties for unauthorized discharges of oil,
hazardous substances and other pollutants. It also imposes
substantial potential liability for the costs of removal or
remediation associated with discharges of oil or hazardous
substances. State laws governing discharges to water also
provide varying civil, criminal and administrative penalties and
impose liabilities in the case of a discharge of petroleum or
its derivatives, or other hazardous substances into regulated
waters.
Oil Spill Regulations. The Oil Pollution Act of 1990, as
amended (the OPA), amends and augments oil spill
provisions of the Clean Water Act, imposing potentially
unlimited liability on responsible parties, without regard to
fault, for the costs of cleanup and other damages resulting from
an oil spill in U.S. waters. Responsible parties include
(i) owners and operators of onshore facilities and
pipelines and (ii) lessees or permittees of offshore
facilities.
Air Emissions. Our operations are subject to local, state
and federal regulations governing emissions of air pollution.
Administrative enforcement actions for failure to comply
strictly with air pollution regulations or permits are generally
resolved by payment of monetary fines and correction of any
identified deficiencies. Alternatively, regulatory agencies
could require us to forego construction, modification or
operation of certain air emission sources. Air emissions from
oil and natural gas operations also are regulated by oil and
natural gas permitting agencies including the MMS, BLM and state
agencies.
We may generate wastes, including hazardous wastes that are
subject to the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
(RCRA) and comparable state statutes, although
certain oil and natural gas exploration and production wastes
currently are exempt from regulation under RCRA. The EPA has
limited the disposal options for certain wastes that are
designated as hazardous under RCRA (Hazardous
Wastes). Furthermore, it is possible that certain wastes
generated by our oil and natural gas operations that are
currently exempt from treatment as Hazardous Wastes may in the
future be designated as Hazardous Wastes, and therefore be
subject to more rigorous and costly operating, disposal and
clean-up requirements. State and federal oil and natural gas
regulations also provide guidelines for the storage and disposal
of solid wastes resulting from the production of oil and natural
gas, both on- and off-shore.
Superfund. Under some environmental laws, such as the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act of 1980, also known as CERCLA or the Superfund
law, and similar state statutes, responsibility for the entire
cost of cleanup of a contaminated site, as well as natural
resource damages, can be imposed upon any current or former site
owners or operators, or upon any party who discharged one or
more designated substances (Hazardous Substances) at
the site, regardless of the lawfulness of the original
activities that led to the contamination. CERCLA also authorizes
the EPA and, in some cases, third parties to take actions in
response to threats to the public health or the environment and
to seek to recover from the potentially responsible parties the
costs of such action. Although CERCLA generally exempts
petroleum from the definition of Hazardous Substances, in the
course of our operations we may have generated and may generate
wastes that fall within CERCLAs definition of Hazardous
Substances. We may also be an owner or operator of facilities at
which Hazardous Substances have been released by previous owners
or operators. We may be responsible under CERCLA for all or part
of the costs to clean up facilities at which such substances
have been released and for natural resource damages. We have
not, to our knowledge, been identified as a potentially
responsible party under CERCLA, nor are we aware of any prior
owners or
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operators of our properties that have been so identified with
respect to their ownership or operation of those properties.
Abandonment and Remediation Requirements. Federal, state
and local regulations provide detailed requirements for the
abandonment of wells, closure or decommissioning of production
and transportation facilities, and the environmental restoration
of operations sites. The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation
Commission, Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and the
Texas Railroad Commission are the principal state agencies and
BLM the primary federal agency responsible for regulating the
drilling, operation, maintenance and abandonment of all oil and
natural gas wells in the state. State and BLM regulations
require operators to post performance bonds.
Potentially Material Costs Associated with Environmental Regulation of Our Oil and Natural Gas Operations |
Significant potential costs relating to environmental and land
use regulations associated with our existing properties and
operations include those relating to (i) plugging and
abandonment of facilities, (ii) clean-up costs and damages
due to spills or other releases and (iii) civil penalties
imposed for spills, releases or non-compliance with applicable
laws and regulations.
Infinity-Texas, Infinity-Wyoming, and Consolidated currently own
or lease properties that are being used for the disposal of
drilling and produced fluids from exploration, development and
production of oil and gas and for other uses associated with the
oil and gas industry. Although these subsidiaries follow
operating and disposal practices that they considers appropriate
under applicable laws and regulations, hydrocarbons or other
wastes may have been disposed of or released on or under the
properties owned or leased by the subsidiaries or on or under
other locations where such wastes were taken for disposal.
Infinity could incur liability under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act or
comparable state statutes for contamination caused by wastes it
generated or for contamination existing on properties it owns or
leases, even if the contamination was caused by the waste
disposal practices of the prior owners or operators of the
properties. In addition, it is not uncommon for landowners and
other third parties to file claims for personal injury and
property damage allegedly caused by the release of produced
fluids or other pollutants into the environment.
The operations of Consolidated routinely involve the handling of
significant amounts of oilfield related materials, some of which
are classified as hazardous substances. Consolidateds
transportation operations are regulated under the Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Regulations of the Department of Transportation
as administered by the Kansas Department of Transportation,
Oklahoma Department of Transportation, and Wyoming Department of
Transportation. The operation of salt-water disposal wells by
Consolidated is regulated by the Kansas Department of Health and
Environment. Consolidated will incur an estimated $100,000 in
costs associated with operating within current environmental
regulations this fiscal year primarily related to transportation
of hazardous substances.
During December 2004, Infinity-Wyoming produced an average of
430 barrels of water per day from wells that it operates.
Infinity-Wyoming currently uses four injection wells to dispose
of the water into underground rock formations and plans to
continue to use this method for disposal of the water produced
from its operated wells. If the future wells produce water of
lesser quality than allowed under state law for injection in
underground rock formations or at a volume greater than can be
injected into the current disposal wells, Infinity-Wyoming could
incur costs of up to $7.50 per barrel of water to dispose
of the produced water. At current production rates, this would
cost Infinity-Wyoming approximately an additional $100,000 a
month in water disposal costs. If Infinity-Wyomings wells
produce water in excess of the limits of its permitted
facilities, Infinity-Wyoming may have to drill additional
disposal wells. Each additional disposal well could cost
Infinity-Wyoming approximately $1,000,000. It costs
Infinity-Wyoming approximately $50,000 per year to operate
these disposal wells.
Infinity-Texas utilizes significant quantities of water in the
fracture and stimulation of its wells in the Fort Worth
Basin. Typically a high percentage of this water flows back and
must be disposed of. Infinity-Texas
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plans to drill a disposal well in Erath County, Texas during
2005. Each disposal well is expected to cost Infinity-Texas
approximately $1,000,000.
Title to Properties |
As is customary in the oil and gas industry, only a preliminary
title examination is conducted at the time Infinity acquires
leases of properties believed to be suitable for drilling
operations. Prior to the commencement of drilling operations, a
thorough title examination of the drill site tract is conducted
by independent attorneys. Once production from a given well is
established, Infinity prepares a division order title opinion
indicating the proper parties and percentages for payment or
production proceeds, including royalties. We believe that we
have satisfactory title to all of our material assets. Although
title to these properties is subject to encumbrances in some
cases, such as customary interests generally retained in
connection with acquisition of real property, customary royalty
interests and contract terms and restrictions, liens under
operating agreements, liens related to environmental liabilities
associated with historical operations, liens for current taxes
and other burdens, easements, restrictions and minor
encumbrances customary in the oil and natural gas industry, we
believe that none of these liens, restrictions, easements,
burdens and encumbrances will materially detract from the value
of these properties or from our interest in these properties or
will materially interfere with our use in the operation of our
business. In addition, we believe that we have obtained
sufficient rights-of-way grants and permits from public
authorities and private parties for us to operate our business
in all material respects as described in this offering
memorandum.
Operating Hazards and Insurance |
The oil and natural gas business involves a variety of operating
risks, such as those described under Risk
Factors Risks Related to Our Business
Our business involves significant operating risks. In
accordance with industry practice, we maintain insurance against
some, but not all, potential risks and losses. For some risks,
we may not obtain insurance if we believe the cost of available
insurance is excessive relative to the risks presented. In
addition, pollution and environmental risks generally are not
fully insurable. If a significant accident or other event occurs
and is not fully covered by insurance, it could adversely affect
us.
Employees |
On December 31, 2004, Infinity and its subsidiaries had
approximately 111 employees. Consolidated had
96 employees in its oilfield services business;
Infinity-Texas and Infinity-Wyoming had 9 employees in
their exploration and production business; and Infinity had
6 employees in executive and administrative positions.
ITEM 3. | LEGAL PROCEEDINGS |
There are currently no pending material legal proceedings to
which we are a party.
ITEM 4. | SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS |
No matters were submitted to a vote of the Companys
shareholders during the fourth quarter of 2004.
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PART II
ITEM 5. | MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS |
Principal Market and Price
Range of Common Stock
Infinitys Common Stock began trading on the Nasdaq
Small-Cap Market on June 29, 1994, under the symbol
IFNY. The following table sets forth the high and
low closing sale prices for Infinitys Common Stock as
reported by the Nasdaq Stock Market. The closing price of the
Common Stock on March 23, 2005 was $10.45 per share.
Quarter Ended | High | Low | ||||||
March 31, 2003
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$ | 9.74 | $ | 7.75 | ||||
June 30, 2003
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8.83 | 5.50 | ||||||
September 30, 2003
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6.01 | 4.30 | ||||||
December 31, 2003
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4.90 | 3.31 | ||||||
March 31, 2004
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$ | 5.15 | $ | 2.75 | ||||
June 30, 2004
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5.00 | 3.00 | ||||||
September 30, 2004
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5.85 | 3.87 | ||||||
December 31, 2004
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8.49 | 4.75 |
Approximate Number of
Holders of Common Stock
At March 23, 2005, there were 235 record holders of
Infinitys $0.0001 par value Common Stock.
Dividends
Holders of common stock are entitled to receive such dividends
as may be declared by Infinitys Board of Directors.
Infinity has not declared nor paid and does not anticipate
declaring or paying any dividends on its common stock in the
near future. Any future determination as to the declaration and
payment of dividends will be at the discretion of
Infinitys board of directors and will depend on
then-existing conditions, including Infinitys financial
condition, results of operations, contractual restrictions,
capital requirements, business prospects and such other factors
as the board deems relevant. Pursuant to the terms of its Senior
Secured Notes Facility, Infinity is prohibited from paying
dividends.
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ITEM 6. | SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA |
The selected consolidated financial information presented below
for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, and
March 31, 2001, and the nine month transition period ended
December 31, 2001 is derived from the audited consolidated
financial statements of Infinity. Infinity changed its fiscal
year end to December 31 fiscal year end from a
March 31 fiscal year end effective December 31, 2001.
Certain reclassifications have been made to prior financial data
to conform to the current presentation. The table gives effect
to the two-for-one split of Infinitys common stock
effective May 13, 2002 for all periods presented.
For the Period Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2001 | ||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except per share amounts) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Statement of Operations Data
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Revenue:
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Oil field service operations
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$ | 14,721 | $ | 11,634 | $ | 8,570 | $ | 9,854 | $ | 8,476 | ||||||||||||
Exploration and production
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6,267 | 6,589 | 2,368 | 1,759 | 376 | |||||||||||||||||
Total revenue
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20,988 | 18,223 | 10,938 | 11,613 | 8,852 | |||||||||||||||||
Expenses:
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Oil and gas service operations
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7,890 | 6,223 | 4,621 | 5,154 | 4,666 | |||||||||||||||||
Oil and gas production expense
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1,914 | 2,161 | 1,583 | 1,074 | 207 | |||||||||||||||||
Production taxes
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722 | 759 | 238 | 66 | 14 | |||||||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses
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5,462 | 5,311 | 4,647 | 2,789 | 2,460 | |||||||||||||||||
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
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5,198 | 3,074 | 1,783 | 1,063 | 922 | |||||||||||||||||
Ceiling write-down of oil and gas properties
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4,100 | 2,975 | | | | |||||||||||||||||
Total expenses
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25,286 | 20,503 | 12,872 | 10,146 | 8,269 | |||||||||||||||||
Other income (expense)
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Interest expense/amortization of loan costs
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(3,329 | ) | (7,794 | ) | (837 | ) | (1,866 | ) | (1,062 | ) | ||||||||||||
Impairment of other assets
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| | | (600 | ) | | ||||||||||||||||
Gain (loss) on sale of assets
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2,824 | 20 | (34 | ) | 5,128 | 2,780 | ||||||||||||||||
Other, net
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170 | 129 | 104 | 1 | 176 | |||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes
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(4,633 | ) | (9,925 | ) | (2,701 | ) | 4,130 | 2,477 | ||||||||||||||
Income tax (expense) benefit
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| | 1,144 | (1,590 | ) | (710 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Net income (loss)
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$ | (4,633 | ) | $ | (9,925 | ) | $ | (1,557 | ) | $ | 2,540 | $ | 1,767 | |||||||||
Basic income (loss) per common share
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$ | (0.49 | ) | $ | (1.23 | ) | $ | (0.22 | ) | $ | 0.39 | $ | 0.29 | |||||||||
Diluted income (loss) per common share
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(0.49 | ) | (1.23 | ) | (0.22 | ) | 0.37 | 0.27 | ||||||||||||||
Statement of Cash Flows Data
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Net cash provided by (used in):
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Operating activities
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$ | 5,463 | $ | 2,845 | $ | 136 | $ | 1,361 | $ | 1,157 | ||||||||||||
Investing activities
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(9,942 | ) | (6,902 | ) | (16,218 | ) | (3,232 | ) | (715 | ) | ||||||||||||
Financing activities
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6,804 | 3,917 | 16,283 | 2,381 | (1,003 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Balance Sheet Data
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Cash and cash equivalents
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$ | 3,052 | $ | 727 | $ | 867 | $ | 666 | $ | 155 | ||||||||||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance
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3,493 | 1,767 | 1,514 | 1,600 | 1,488 | |||||||||||||||||
Investment in securities
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| | | | 8,509 | |||||||||||||||||
Net property and equipment
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8,764 | 10,044 | 10,315 | 10,343 | 6,107 | |||||||||||||||||
Net oil and gas properties
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44,387 | 36,162 | 32,284 | 17,191 | 8,127 | |||||||||||||||||
Net intangible assets
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1,497 | 3,953 | 5,300 | 1,527 | 305 | |||||||||||||||||
Total assets
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64,048 | 55,266 | 53,130 | 33,097 | 26,013 | |||||||||||||||||
Current portion of long-term debt
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$ | 284 | $ | 1,763 | $ | 2,227 | $ | 3,342 | $ | 3,520 | ||||||||||||
Accounts payable
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4,001 | 2,645 | 2,876 | 2,591 | 1,879 | |||||||||||||||||
Long-term debt, net of current portion
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25,340 | 26,230 | 24,247 | 10,421 | 5,552 | |||||||||||||||||
Stockholders equity
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28,822 | 22,911 | 22,810 | 15,207 | 13,596 |
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ITEM 7. | MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
The following information should be read in conjunction with the
Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes presented elsewhere
in this Form 10-K. Infinity follows the full-cost
method of accounting for oil and gas properties. See
Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies, included in Note 1 to the Consolidated
Financial Statements.
Infinity and its operating subsidiaries Infinity-Texas,
Infinity-Wyoming and Consolidated are engaged in identifying and
acquiring oil and gas acreage, exploring and developing acquired
acreage, oil and gas production, and providing oilfield
services. Infinitys primary focuses are on: (i) the
acquisition, exploration and development of and production from
its properties in the Fort Worth Basin of North Central
Texas and Greater Green River, Sand Wash and Piceance Basins of
Southwest Wyoming and Northwest Colorado; and
(ii) providing oilfield services in the Mid-Continent
region and the Powder River Basin of Northeast Wyoming. Infinity
has also been awarded a 1.4 million acre concession
offshore Nicaragua in the Caribbean Sea which it intends to
explore over the next few years subject to consummation of the
long-term exploration and production contract governing such
activity.
Overview of Oil and Gas
Exploration and Production Activity
Infinity, through Infinity-Texas, expanded its exploration and
production operations into the Fort Worth Basin of Texas
during the year ended December 31, 2004. The opportunity to
operate in Texas was attractive to Infinity due to year-round
access to exploration and development locations, ease of
permitting, better weather, and less restrictive government and
environmental laws and regulations. In addition, early results
for other operators in the Fort Worth Basin were
encouraging to Infinity-Texas, and its minority joint interest
partners, who were experienced in other successful parts of the
basin. Meanwhile, Infinity-Wyoming continued to explore and
develop the various projects and prospects in the Rocky
Mountains, but was hampered by weather, governmental and
environmental restrictions and regulations, as well as various
operational issues at the Labarge Field and Pipeline Field.
Infinity-Wyoming began initial exploration efforts for coalbed
methane in the Sand Wash and Piceance Basins, and also commenced
development drilling for oil at its Sand Wash Prospect.
Infinity expects to continue to explore and develop its
Fort Worth Basin acreage and its Rocky Mountain projects
and prospects. Infinity expects its Rocky Mountain projects to
proceed more slowly, due in part to governmental restrictions.
In addition to reducing and refinancing indebtedness, Infinity
raised equity and debt capital during 2004 (and early 2005) to
fund its exploration and production operations. Infinity expects
to be able to continue to raise capital during 2005 and beyond
to fund its exploration and production operations, although the
timing, cost and amounts, if any, will depend upon general
energy and capital markets conditions and the success of the
Companys operations.
Infinity-Wyoming has selected Netherland, Sewell and Associates,
Inc. to prepare its December 31, 2004 and 2003 third party
reserve evaluations. Results of these evaluations are disclosed
in the Supplemental Oil and Gas Disclosures in
Infinitys Consolidated Financial Reports and in the
Oil and Natural Gas Reserves section of Item 1.
and Item 2. Business and Properties. Another engineering
firm prepared the reserve evaluation as of December 31,
2002.
Overview of Oilfield Service
Operations
Consolidated continued to develop its business relationships as
the largest oilfield service provider in Eastern Kansas and
Northeast Oklahoma by serving approximately 475 customers during
2004. The continued strong price of natural gas and crude oil
and the focus on development of the coal bed methane
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potential of the Cherokee basin in Eastern Kansas and Northeast
Oklahoma contributed to the overall increase in activity for
Consolidated. During 2004 Consolidated achieved several
operational milestones:
| revenue of $14.7 million; | |
| subsidiary level earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of approximately $6.5 million; | |
| provided services to approximately 475 customers; | |
| subsidiary level income before taxes of approximately $4.7 million; and | |
| the acquisition of a Kansas oilfield service provider and the divestiture of relatively low-margin assets and operations to a customer. |
Consolidated is actively seeking opportunities through
acquisitions or mergers to expand its service area, increase its
market share or enhance the services it provides to its
customers.
Subsequent Events |
Senior Secured Notes Facility |
On January 13, 2005, we entered into a securities purchase
agreement (the Senior Secured Notes Facility)
with affiliates of Promethean Asset Management, LLC and Angelo,
Gordon & Co., L.P. (collectively, the
Buyers), pursuant to which Infinity sold, and the
Buyers purchased $30 million aggregate principal amount of
senior secured notes (the Notes) due
January 13, 2009 and five-year warrants to
purchase 924,194 shares of common stock at an exercise
price of $9.09 per share and 732,046 shares of common
stock at an exercise price of $11.06 per share
(collectively, the Warrants). The Notes have an
initial maturity of 48 months subject to extension for an
additional twelve months upon the mutual agreement of Infinity
and the Buyers. The Notes bear interest at 3-month LIBOR (London
Interbank Offered Rate) plus 675 basis points, adjusted the
first business day of each calendar quarter. The Notes are
secured by essentially all of the assets of Infinity and its
subsidiaries and are guaranteed by each of Infinitys
active subsidiaries. The Notes are redeemable by Infinity for
cash at any time during the first year at 105% of par value,
declining by 1% per year thereafter (101% during any
extended maturity period), together with any accrued and unpaid
interest. Under certain circumstances, Infinity has the option
to repay the Notes with direct issuances of shares of registered
common stock in lieu of cash.
At quarterly intervals and over a three-year period, commencing
in the third quarter of 2005, Infinity has the option to sell
additional notes (the Additional Notes), along with
additional warrants, in amounts of up to $15 million in any
rolling twelve-month period and up to a maximum of
$45 million. The Additional Notes would have an initial
maturity of 42 months (54 months if the maturity of
the Initial Notes is extended). The issuance of Additional Notes
is subject to Infinitys future satisfaction of various
closing conditions. The ability to issue Additional Notes or
requirement to prepay Notes prior to maturity will depend upon a
maximum Notes balance calculated quarterly based generally upon
a combination of financial performance of Consolidated and
(ii) the SEC after-tax PV-10% value of our proved reserves.
Infinity used approximately $9.2 million of the proceeds
from the sale of Notes and Warrants to repay all amounts
outstanding pursuant to a Loan and Security Agreement between
LaSalle Bank N.A. and Consolidated, a Credit Agreement between
U.S. Bank National Association and Infinity-Wyoming, and
certain other secured lending agreements, and those credit
agreements have been terminated. Infinity is using the remainder
of the proceeds to pay costs and expenses related to the sale of
the Notes and Warrants and to fund its oil and gas exploration
and development activities.
Acquisition of Additional Acreage in the Fort Worth Basin |
In February 2005, we entered into a definitive agreement for the
acquisition of approximately 24,500 gross and net acres in
Comanche County in the Fort Worth Basin of Texas, subject
to customary closing conditions. The agreement, as amended, also
provides for a right of first refusal on all acres acquired by
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the seller in Comanche County. We expect to close the Comanche
transaction on or before April 19, 2005. Upon closing,
including acreage previously owned, Infinity-Texas will own and
operate approximately 67,500 gross acres (approximately
56,300 acres net to Infinitys interest) of leasehold
in Erath, Hamilton and Comanche Counties, Texas. We believe the
Comanche County acreage offers prospective vertical and
horizontal drilling and production opportunities, targeting the
Barnett Shale and Lower Marble Falls formations. The leased
properties are located approximately 30 miles southwest of
Infinity-Texas existing acreage in Erath and Hamilton
Counties, Texas. Infinity-Texas agreed to drill at least one
test well on the Comanche acreage during the next twelve months.
Redemption of All Subordinated Convertible Debt |
Pursuant to requirements of the Senior Secured
Notes Facility, on January 13, 2005, Infinity called
for redemption the remaining $2.5 million of
8% Subordinated Convertible Notes due 2006 outstanding on
February 28, 2005. During January and February 2005, the
holders of all of the 8% subordinated convertible notes
converted the debt and accrued interest into 517,296 shares
of the Companys common stock.
Based on the volume weighted average stock price for
Infinitys common stock from February 18, 2005 to
February 24, 2005 and pursuant to requirements of the
Senior Secured Notes Facility, on February 25, 2005,
Infinity called for redemption the remaining $8.2 million
of 7% Subordinated Convertible Notes due 2007 outstanding
on April 22, 2005 at a redemption price of 102.8% plus
accrued and unpaid interest. During 2005, through March 23,
the holders of $5,950,538 of 7% subordinated convertible
notes have converted the debt and accrued interest into
783,779 shares of the Companys common stock.
Approximately $5.6 million of principal amount remains
outstanding as of March 23, 2005. The Company has cash on
deposit in excess of the amount outstanding at March 23,
2005, should the remaining 7% notes not be presented for
conversion prior to the redemption date.
2005 Operational and Financial Objectives |
Exploration and Production |
Infinity-Wyoming plans to focus on increasing production through
development of acreage. Infinity-Wyoming anticipates capital
expenditures will be approximately $10 million to drill
approximately eight wells, and complete four wells in progress
at December 31, 2004, and conduct additional geological and
geophysical analysis on its acreage positions.
Infinity-Texas will focus on increasing its acreage position and
commencing production in the Fort Worth Basin of central
Texas. Infinity-Texas anticipates its capital expenditures will
be approximately $30 million to acquire additional acreage,
drill approximately fifteen wells, complete three wells in
progress at December 31, 2004, and conduct additional
geological and geophysical analysis on its acreage positions.
The ability of Infinity-Wyoming and Infinity-Texas to complete
these activities is dependent on a number of factors including,
but not limited to:
| The availability of the capital resources required to fund the activity. Infinity-Wyoming expects to generate approximately $4 million in cash flow from operations in 2005. Infinity-Texas expects to generate cash flow from operations in 2005 subsequent to the hook up of its initial wells in the Fort Worth basin; however management is currently unable to predict with accuracy an estimate of this amount; | |
| The availability of third party contractors for drilling rigs and completion services; | |
| The completion of environmental studies by the Bureau of Land Management covering federal acreage in the Pipeline and Labarge fields; and | |
| The approval by regulatory agencies of applications for permits to drill in a timely manner. |
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Oilfield Services |
Consolidated expects to increase its oilfield service revenue
during 2005 due to the increase in the number of wells being
drilled and completed by property owners in our service areas
and through strategic acquisitions. These acquisitions would be
done in order to:
| expand the services that are provided; | |
| expand the area that is serviced; and | |
| gain market share by providing complementary services to our existing services. |
Revenues from oilfield services are expected to be between
$14 million and $15 million. Management expects that
it could make acquisitions that will cost between
$10 million and $20 million during 2005 and expects to
fund the acquisitions through the issuance of subordinated debt
or common stock. Excluding acquisitions and related capital
expenditures, Consolidated also expects to have capital
expenditures of about $2 million related to equipment and
facilities. These capital expenditures would be financed through
cash flow and cash on hand.
Corporate Activities |
Infinity continues to negotiate the final exploration and
production agreement with INE for the Perlas and Tyra blocks
offshore Nicaragua. Management expects to complete the
negotiations and execute the agreement in 2005. Upon execution,
Infinity would be required to post a performance bond of
approximately $0.7 million for the initial work on the
leases which will include an environmental study and the
development of geological information developed from additional
seismic evaluation. Infinity expects to incur additional costs
to complete the negotiations and finalize the leases of
approximately $0.1 million.
Results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2004 compared to the year ended December 31, 2003 |
Infinity incurred a net loss after taxes of $4.6 million,
or $0.49 per diluted share, in 2004 compared to a net loss
after taxes of $9.9 million, or $1.23 per diluted
share, in 2003.
Infinity achieved total revenue of $21.0 million in 2004
compared to $18.2 million in 2003. The $2.8 million
increase in revenue was attributable to a $3.1 million
increase in oilfield service operations, partially offset by a
$0.3 million decrease in oil and gas production revenue.
Infinity earned a gross profit of $10.5 million during
2004, a $1.4 million, or 15% increase in gross profit from
$9.1 million in 2003. Gross profit from exploration and
production was $3.6 million during both 2004 and 2003.
General and administrative expenses for the year ended
December 31, 2004 increased $0.2 million from
$5.3 million in 2003 to $5.5 million in 2004. In 2003,
Infinity incurred approximately $0.6 million in expenses
associated with the detailed negotiations relating to a
potential merger and the process leading up to negotiations in
which Infinity solicited and reviewed strategic alternatives.
Infinity and its subsidiaries also recognized additional
depreciation, depletion and amortization (DD&A)
expense of approximately $2.1 million during 2004, an
increase to approximately $5.2 million compared to DD&A
of approximately $3.1 million for 2003. The increase in
DD&A was due to the increase in the depletion rate on and
increased investment in oil and gas producing properties and the
increase in the investment in Consolidateds fleet in 2004.
During 2004, Infinity-Wyoming also recognized a
$4.1 million ceiling write-down of its oil and gas
properties based on the full cost ceiling test for oil and gas
properties subject to depletion, as compared to
$3.0 million in 2003. As a result, Infinity recognized an
operating loss of $4.3 million for 2004, compared to an
operating loss of $2.3 million for 2003.
Interest expense and finance charges and amortization of loan
costs decreased by $4.5 million to $3.3 million for
2004 compared to $7.8 million for 2003. The decrease was
primarily due to the recognition in 2003 of $5.6 million of
amortization of loan costs associated with the value of warrants
and options granted in conjunction with obtaining new debt
financing and the amortization of $0.6 million of cash loan
costs paid when those same loans were obtained, compared to
$2.1 million of amortization of loan costs in 2004. Infinity
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also experienced a $0.3 million decrease in interest
expense in 2004 compared to 2003 due to a decrease in average
debt outstanding, lower interest rates on certain indebtedness
and an increase in interest capitalized to undeveloped
properties.
Exploration and Production |
The following table provides statistical information for the
year ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 (due to
rounding and other operating expenses the sum of the individual
amounts presented may not equal the totals):
2004 | 2003 | 2002 | ||||||||||
Production:
|
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Natural gas (MMcf)
|
953.4 | 1,080.5 | 676.9 | |||||||||
Oil (thousands of barrels)
|
33.7 | 57.7 | 53.1 | |||||||||
Total (MMcfe)
|
1,155.4 | 1,426.4 | 995.6 | |||||||||
Financial Data (in thousands):
|
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Total revenue
|
$ | 6,267.5 | $ | 6,589.3 | $ | 2,367.7 | ||||||
Production expenses
|
1,913.7 | 2,161.7 | 1,582.8 | |||||||||
Production taxes
|
722.2 | 758.8 | 237.9 | |||||||||
Financial Data per Mcfe:
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Total revenue
|
$5.42 | $ | 4.62 | $ | 2.38 | |||||||
Production expenses
|
1.66 | 1.52 | 1.59 | |||||||||
Production taxes
|
0.63 | 0.53 | 0.24 |
During 2004, Infinity-Wyoming recorded approximately
$1.4 million in revenue on the sale of 33,668 barrels
of oil, (201,828 Mcfe) and approximately $4.9 million
in revenue on gas sales of 953,428 Mcf from its Pipeline
and Labarge projects. Infinity-Wyoming incurred
$1.9 million in oil and gas production expenses and
$0.7 million in production taxes to produce oil and gas
during the year ended December 31, 2004. The total
production expenses and production taxes of approximately
$2.6 million equate to approximately $2.28 in lifting
costs on total production of 1,155,436 Mcfe. The 19%
decrease in equivalent production in 2004 as compared to 2003
was primarily a result natural declines in production rates for
wells in the Pipeline field.
Infinity-Wyoming also incurred $0.7 million in general and
administrative costs and $3.6 million in DD&A expense,
or depletion expense of $3.06 per Mcf equivalent for 2004
compared to $0.92 per Mcf equivalent for 2003. DD&A
costs for 2004 increased by $2.1 million due to the
increased depletion rate associated with the increased
investment in developed oil and gas properties without a
corresponding increase in proved reserve quantities. The higher
depletion rate in 2004 was partially offset by lower oil and gas
production in 2004 compared to 2003.
Under full cost accounting rules, Infinity reviews, on a
quarterly basis, the carrying value of its oil and gas
properties. Under these rules, capitalized costs of proved oil
and gas properties, may not exceed the present value of
estimated future revenue at the un-escalated prices in effect as
of the end of each fiscal quarter, and a write-down for
accounting purposes is required if the ceiling is exceeded.
Infinity-Wyoming is also required to evaluate the value of its
unproved oil and gas properties and adjust the value to the
lower of the cost or market value of the properties.
At December 31, 2004, the carrying amount of oil and gas
properties subject to amortization exceeded the full cost
ceiling limitation by approximately $8.9 million based upon
a natural gas price of approximately $6.07 per Mcf and an
oil price of approximately $40.25 per barrel in effect at
that date. However, due to significant subsequent price
increases to approximately $6.53 per Mcf of gas and
$54.55 per barrel of oil at the March 15, 2005
measurement date, Infinity was required to record a ceiling
writedown of $4.1 million in the quarter and year ended
December 31, 2004. In 2003, the Company recorded a ceiling
writedown of approximately $3.0 million.
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During 2003 Infinity recorded $1.8 million in revenue on
the sale of 57,654 barrels of oil, (345,924 Mcf
equivalent) and $4.8 million in revenue on the sale of
1,080,456 Mcf of natural gas from its Pipeline and Labarge
projects. Infinity-Wyoming incurred approximately
$2.2 million in production expenses and $0.8 million
in production taxes to produce the oil and gas during 2003. The
total production expenses and production taxes of approximately
$2.9 million equate to $2.05 in lifting costs on total
Mcf equivalents of 1,426,380. Infinity-Wyoming also incurred
approximately $0.8 million in general and administrative
costs and $1.6 million in DD&A expense.
Oilfield Services |
Sales for 2004 increased 27% to $14.7 million from
$11.6 million in 2003. Sales of cementing services
increased by approximately $1.7 million due to the
acquisition of Blue Star Acid Services in April 2004 and by
approximately $0.7 million due to an increase of 200 jobs
at the Gillette, Wyoming camp. In 2004, the Chanute, Kansas camp
cemented an additional 160 wells and generated an additional
$0.7 million in revenue compared to its 2003 activity,
prior to its sale in September 2004. The following table details
the increase in gross revenue in millions of dollars, before
discounts and inter-company eliminations, for the years shown,
based on the number and type of core service jobs performed (due
to rounding the sum of the individual amounts presented may not
equal the totals):
Oilfield Service Statistics
2004 | 2003 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Job Type | Jobs | Revenue | Jobs | Revenue | Jobs | Revenue | ||||||||||||||||||
($ in millions, before discounts) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cementing
|
3,059 | $ | 8.2 | 1,955 | $ | 4.8 | 1,104 | $ | 3.4 | |||||||||||||||
Acidizing
|
1,260 | 1.4 | 1,201 | 1.4 | 59 | | ||||||||||||||||||
Fracturing
|
790 | 6.0 | 1,015 | 6.1 | (225 | ) | (0.1 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Discounts and eliminations
|
(0.9 | ) | (0.7 | ) | (0.2 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 14.7 | $ | 11.6 | $ | 3.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
The increase in the number of cementing jobs performed reflects
the increase in the number of wells being drilled in Eastern
Kansas and Northeast Oklahoma as well as in Northeast Wyoming.
As well testing is completed on the newly drilled wells,
completion and stimulation activities such as acidizing and
fracturing should increase. Management believes that the
increase in the number of wells cemented by Consolidated during
the year and the continued high prices for oil and natural gas
are good indicators of future increases in its acidizing and
fracturing activities as well.
The additional activity also led to a 27% increase in the cost
of goods sold of approximately $1.7 million. The increase
in cost of goods sold was primarily due to the increase in
materials of approximately $0.9 million, labor expense of
approximately $0.4 million, and an increase in equipment
operating costs and maintenance of approximately
$0.4 million. General and administrative expenses for
oilfield services of $2.8 million for 2004 was comparable
to the same period in 2003.
Corporate Activities |
Infinity and its subsidiaries incurred approximately
$2.1 million in expenses associated with corporate
activities during 2004 and 2003.
Other Income and Expenses |
Other income and expense was a net expense of $0.3 million
for 2004 compared to $7.6 million for 2003. Infinity
recognized a $4.5 million decrease in interest expense of
which $4.2 million was associated with the amortization of
financing costs. There was also a $0.3 million decrease in
interest expense in 2004 compared to 2003 period due to a
decrease in average debt outstanding, lower interest rates on
certain indebtedness and an increase in the amount of interest
capitalized to undeveloped properties.
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Income Tax |
Infinity reflected no net tax benefit or expense in 2004 and
2003. The net operating losses generated in 2004 and 2003
increased Infinitys net deferred tax asset. Due to
uncertainty as to the ultimate utilization of the net operating
losses, the net deferred tax asset has been fully reserved by a
valuation allowance as described in Note 11 of the
consolidated financial statements.
Results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2003 compared to the year ended December 31, 2002 |
Infinity incurred a net loss after taxes of $9.9 million,
or $1.23 per fully diluted share, in 2003 compared to a net
loss after taxes of $1.6 million, or $0.22 per fully
diluted share in 2002.
Infinity achieved a $4.6 million increase in gross profit
to $9.1 million in 2003 from $4.5 million for 2002.
The increase in gross profit during 2003 compared to 2002 was
the result of a $3.0 million, or approximately 36%,
increase in oilfield service revenue to $11.6 million from
$8.6 million. The increase in revenue was partially offset
by a $1.6 million, or 35%, increase in oilfield service
cost of services provided (see Oilfield Services
discussion below). Oilfield service revenue for 2002 was reduced
by the elimination of $2.1 million of oilfield service
sales that were provided to Infinity-Wyoming by Consolidated for
the development of its oil and gas properties and the cost of
services provided was reduced by $1.1 million for the cost
of those services provided to Infinity-Wyoming. The oilfield
service subsidiary provided minimal services to Infinity-Wyoming
in 2003. Additionally, gross profit comparisons were affected by
a $4.2 million, or approximately 178%, increase in sales of
oil and gas from $2.4 million for 2002 to $6.6 million
in 2003 with a corresponding increase of $0.6 million in
oil and gas production costs and $0.5 million increase in
production taxes in 2003 (see Oil and Gas Production
discussion below).
General and administrative expenses for 2003 increased
$0.7 million from $4.6 million in 2002 to
$5.3 million in 2003. In 2003, Infinity incurred
approximately $0.6 million in expenses associated with the
detailed negotiations relating to a potential merger, which
negotiations were terminated in April 2003, and the process
leading up to those negotiations in which Infinity solicited and
reviewed strategic alternatives. Infinity and its subsidiaries
also recognized additional DD&A expense of approximately
$1.3 million during 2003, an increase to approximately
$3.1 million for the period compared to DD&A of
approximately $1.8 million for 2002. The increase in
DD&A was due to the increase in the investment in
Consolidateds fleet in 2002 and the increase in the
depletion rate on the oil and gas producing properties.
Infinity-Wyoming also recognized a $3.0 million ceiling
write-down of its oil and gas properties based on the full cost
ceiling test for oil and gas properties subject to depletion. As
a result, Infinity recognized an operating loss of
$2.3 million for 2003, compared to an operating loss of
$1.9 million for 2002.
Interest expense and finance charges increased by
$7.0 million to $7.8 million for 2003 compared to
$0.8 million for 2002. The increase was primarily due to
the recognition of $5.6 million of amortization of loan
costs associated with the value of warrants and options granted
in conjunction with obtaining debt financing and the
amortization of $0.6 million of cash loan costs paid when
those same loans were obtained. Infinity also experienced a
$0.9 million increase in interest expense in 2003 period
compared to 2002 due to the increase in debt outstanding, higher
interest rates on certain notes issued in 2003 and a decrease in
the amount of interest that was capitalized to undeveloped
properties as Infinity experienced a period of development
inactivity during a significant portion of 2003.
Infinity recognized a deferred income tax benefit of
$1.1 million in 2002. The net operating losses generated in
2003 increased Infinitys net deferred tax asset. Due to
uncertainty as to the ultimate utilization of the net operating
losses, the net deferred tax asset has been fully reserved by a
valuation allowance as discussed in Note 11 of the
consolidated financial statements. Therefore, Infinity has
reflected no net tax expense or benefit for 2003.
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Exploration and Production |
See the table above for statistical information for 2003 and
2002 (due to rounding and other operating expenses the sum of
the individual amounts presented may not equal the totals).
During 2003, Infinity-Wyoming recorded approximately
$1.8 million in revenue on the sale of 57,654 barrels
of oil, (345,924 Mcf equivalents) and approximately
$4.8 million in revenue on the gas sales of
1,080,456 Mcf from its Pipeline and Labarge projects.
Infinity-Wyoming incurred $2.1 million in production
expenses and $0.8 million in production taxes to produce
the oil and gas during 2003. The total production expenses and
production taxes of approximately $2.9 million equate to
approximately $2.04 in lifting costs on total Mcf equivalents of
1,426,380. Infinity-Wyoming also incurred $0.8 million in
general and administrative costs and $1.6 million in
DD&A expense, or approximately $1.63 per Mcf equivalent
for the period. The general and administrative expense included
approximately $0.2 million in costs associated with the
detailed negotiations relating to a potential merger, which
negotiations were terminated in May 2003, and the process
leading up to those negotiations in which Infinity solicited and
reviewed strategic alternatives. Excluding these costs, general
and administrative expenses for Infinity-Wyoming were unchanged
when compared to the prior year period. DD&A costs for the
period increased by $1.3 million due to the increased
depletion rate associated with the investment in developed oil
and gas properties. The higher rate was the result of the
increase in oil and gas production and the decrease in the
proved reserves from 2002 to 2003.
Infinity also recognized in 2003 a ceiling write-down of its oil
and gas properties under the full cost ceiling test of
approximately $3.0 million. Due to the limited availability
of capital for development of its properties, the decision not
to re-new a portion of Infinity-Wyomings leases during
2004, and the condemnation of leases due to geological and
geophysical evaluation, Infinity-Wyoming re-classified
approximately $5.0 million of its investment in oil and gas
properties not subject to depletion to subject to amortization.
During 2002 Infinity-Wyoming recorded $0.9 million in
revenue on the sale of 42,525 barrels of oil,
(255,150 Mcf equivalent) and $1.3 million in revenue
on the sale of 648,160 Mcf of natural gas from its Pipeline
and Labarge projects. Infinity-Wyoming incurred approximately
$1.1 million in lease operating expenses, $0.2 million
in production taxes and $0.3 million in transportation fees
to produce the oil and gas during 2002. The total production
expenses and production taxes of approximately $1.6 million
equate to $1.79 in lifting costs on total Mcf equivalents of
903,310. Infinity-Wyoming also incurred approximately
$0.7 million in general and administrative costs and
$0.2 million in DD&A expense, or approximately
$1.00 per Mcf equivalent for the period.
The increase in production was primarily a result of the
increased production time for wells in each period. Several
wells began production in the third and fourth quarters of 2002.
These wells produced for all of 2003 while producing for only a
short period and at lower volumes during 2002.
Infinity-Kansas recorded net revenue of $0.2 million from
its Kansas properties and operating expenses and production
taxes of $0.2 million during 2002. Effective May 1,
2002 Infinity-Kansas sold its interest in the Owl Creek and
Manson properties to West Central Oil, LLC for cash and a note
receivable. Under the full cost method of accounting for oil and
gas properties, Infinity and its subsidiaries did not recognize
a gain or loss on the sale of its oil and gas properties since
the sale did not have a material impact on the relationship
between the oil and gas property values and the value of the
reserves associated with those properties. Infinity reduced its
investment in the remaining oil and gas properties by
approximately $244,000 on the sale of the property.
During 2003, production, oil and gas prices, operating expenses
and development expenditures for Infinity-Wyomings Labarge
and Pipeline projects varied from those estimated in reserve
reports at December 31, 2002 and additional geological,
geophysical, and engineering data became available and was
analyzed. Production at Labarge continued to be uneconomic,
possibly due in part to down-hole operational problems.
Quantities of proved oil and gas reserves as evaluated by
Netherland Sewell and Associates at December 31, 2003 were
substantially less than our previous estimates which in turn
resulted in a higher depletion rate for the last part of 2003.
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The 58% increase in production during 2003 combined with the
significant reduction in proved reserves at January 1, 2004
resulted in a $1.2 million increase in depletion of
developed oil and gas properties in 2003 compared to the 2002
period.
Infinity-Wyoming experienced a $0.3 million increase in
administrative expenses in 2003 compared to 2002. This increase
in administrative expense was primarily legal, accounting, and
consulting fees associated with the detailed negotiations
relating to a potential merger, which negotiations were
terminated in May 2003, and the process leading up to those
negotiations in which Infinity solicited and reviewed strategic
alternatives.
Oilfield Services |
Sales for 2003 increased to $11.6 million from
$8.6 million, net of inter-company eliminations, in 2002.
Infinity eliminated oilfield services sales of $2.1 million
from revenues for sales of services to Infinity-Wyoming during
2002. There were no material inter-company sales in 2003. Sales
of cementing services from Consolidateds Bartlesville,
Oklahoma camp increased by approximately $0.8 million and
revenue from fracturing services from that camp increased by
approximately $1.3 million in 2003 compared to 2002. The
increase in revenue was primarily due to an increase in
development activity during the second and third quarters of
2003 as customers moved from the evaluation of their prospects
to the full scale development of their prospects in areas
serviced from the Bartlesville facility. Revenue from cementing
services provided from Consolidateds Gillette, Wyoming
facility increased by approximately $1.3 million, due to
increased coalbed methane development activity in the Powder
River Basin of Wyoming. Crews from the Gillette facility
cemented over 400 wells in 2003 compared to 78 in 2002. The
following table details the increase in gross revenue in
millions of dollars, before discounts and inter-company
eliminations, for the periods, based on the number and type of
core service jobs performed (due to rounding the sum of the
individual amounts presented may not equal the totals):
Oilfield Service Statistics
2003 | 2002 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Job Type | Jobs | Revenue | Jobs | Revenue | Jobs | Revenue | ||||||||||||||||||
($ in millions, before discounts) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cementing
|
1,955 | $ | 4.8 | 1,454 | $ | 3.4 | 501 | $ | 1.4 | |||||||||||||||
Acidizing
|
1,201 | $ | 1.4 | 1,029 | $ | 1.1 | 172 | $ | 0.3 | |||||||||||||||
Fracturing
|
1,015 | $ | 6.1 | 1,015 | $ | 6.5 | 0 | $ | (0.4 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Discounts and eliminations
|
(0.7 | ) | (2.4 | ) | 1.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | 11.6 | $ | 8.6 | $ | 3.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
The increase in the number of cementing jobs performed reflects
the increase in the number of wells being drilled in Eastern
Kansas and Northeast Oklahoma as well as in Wyoming. The
additional activity also led to an increase in the cost of goods
sold of approximately $1.6 million. The increase in cost of
goods sold was primarily due to the increase in materials of
approximately $0.7 million, labor expense of approximately
$0.4 million, and an increase in equipment operating costs
and maintenance of approximately $0.3 million. General and
administrative expenses for oilfield services for 2003 were
comparable to 2002.
Corporate Activities |
Infinity and its subsidiaries incurred approximately
$2.1 million in expenses associated with corporate
activities during 2003 compared to approximately
$1.9 million in 2002. Included in the $0.2 million
increase was approximately $0.3 million in legal,
accounting, and consulting fees associated with the detailed
negotiations relating to a potential merger, which negotiations
were terminated in May 2003, and the process leading up to those
negotiations in which Infinity solicited and reviewed strategic
alternatives.
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Other Income and Expenses |
Other income and expense was a net expense of $7.6 million
for 2003 compared to $0.8 million for 2002. Infinity
recognized a $7.0 million increase in interest expense of
which $6.0 million was associated with the amortization of
financing costs. $5.4 million of the increase in
amortization of loan costs related to options and warrants
granted in conjunction with obtaining new debt financing and the
remainder of the increase was related to cash loan costs paid
when those same loans were obtained. There was also a
$0.9 million increase in interest expense in 2003 compared
to 2002 due to the increase in debt outstanding, higher interest
rates on notes issued in 2003 and a decrease in the amount of
interest that was capitalized to undeveloped properties as
Infinity experienced a period of development inactivity during a
significant portion of 2003.
Income Tax |
Infinity recognized a deferred tax benefit of approximately
$1.1 million in 2002. The net operating losses generated in
2003 increased Infinitys net deferred tax asset. Due to
uncertainty as to the ultimate utilization of the net operating
losses, the net deferred tax asset has been fully reserved by a
valuation allowance as described in Note 11 of the
consolidated financial statements. Therefore, Infinity has
reflected no net tax expense or benefit for 2003.
Liquidity and Capital Resources |
Infinitys primary sources of liquidity are cash provided
by operations and debt and equity financing. Infinitys
primary needs for cash are for the operation, development,
production, exploration and acquisition of oil and gas
properties, for fulfillment of working capital obligations, and
for the operation and development through acquisitions of
oilfield service businesses.
As of December 31, 2004, the Company had working capital of
$0.3 million, compared to a working capital deficit of
$2.2 million at December 31, 2003. Working capital
increased by approximately $2.5 million due to an
approximate $5.9 million increase in current assets due
primarily to (i) a $2.3 million increase in cash;
(ii) a $1.7 million increase in net accounts
receivable; and (iii) an approximate $1.6 million
increase in the current portion of a note receivable, offset by
an approximate $3.4 million increase in current liabilities
due to (i) a $1.5 million increase in accounts payable
and (ii) a $3.5 million increase in accrued
liabilities; offset by (iii) a $1.4 million decrease
in current portion of long-term debt.
During the year ended December 31, 2004, cash provided by
operating activities was $5.5 million, compared to
$2.8 million in 2003. The increase in cash provided by
operating activities of $2.7 million was primarily due to
the $5.3 million decrease in net loss.
During 2004, Infinity used $9.9 million in investing
activities, compared to $6.9 million used in 2003. The
increase in cash used in investing activities of
$3.0 million was primarily attributable to a
$6.0 million increase in exploration and production capital
expenditures and a $1.7 million increase in oilfield
services capital expenditures, partially offset by a
$4.6 million increase in proceeds of sale of fixed assets.
During 2004, Infinity financing activities provided
$6.8 million, compared to $3.9 million from financing
activities during 2003. The increase in cash provided by
financing activities of $2.9 million was due to an
$8.5 million increase in proceeds from equity issuances,
net of issuance costs, offset by a $5.3 million decrease in
proceeds from borrowings and a $0.3 million increase in
debt repayments.
Effective June 13, 2001, Infinity sold $6,475,000 in
8% Subordinated Convertible Notes in a private placement.
During the year ended December 31, 2004, $308,276 of the
notes and interest accrued on those notes was converted into
63,179 shares of common stock, leaving an outstanding
balance on the notes of $2,493,000 at December 31, 2004.
The remaining notes and accrued interest were converted in their
entirety by February 28, 2005 into 517,296 shares of
the Companys common stock.
Effective April 17, 2002, Infinity sold $12,540,000 in 7%
Subordinated Convertible Notes in a private placement. Infinity
issued $391,000 in additional notes for the payment of accrued
interest due April 15, 2004 and $404,000 in additional
notes for the payment of accrued interest due October 15,
2004. In addition, during
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the year ended December 31, 2004, $487,472 of the notes and
interest accrued on notes were converted into 62,685 shares
of common stock, leaving an outstanding balance on the notes of
$11,516,698 at December 31, 2004. During 2005, through
March 23, the holders of $5,950,538 of 7% have converted
the debt and accrued interest into 783,779 shares of the
Companys common stock. The remaining notes are currently
subject to redemption by Infinity on April 22, 2005 and the
outstanding balance of the notes on March 23, 2005 was
approximately $5.6 million. Infinity has cash available to
redeem the remaining 7% notes should they not be presented
for conversion prior to the redemption date.
Effective November 25, 2002, Infinity issued $3,000,000 in
notes to a stockholder. These notes were secured with a first or
second priority security interest in certain gas properties and
accrued interest at 7% per annum. On January 15, 2004,
Infinity issued 125,000 shares of common stock valued at
$4.00 per share and paid $750,000 in cash, as partial payment on
the $3,000,000 bridge note. As a result of the private placement
of common stock on November 15, 2004, the note was repaid
in full during November 2004.
In January 2002, Consolidated established a term loan
collateralized by substantially all of its oilfield service
equipment, a revolving line of credit secured by the eligible
receivables of Consolidated and a $1.0 million capital
expenditures line of credit with LaSalle Bank, N.A.
(LaSalle Bank). Effective July 9, 2004,
Consolidated borrowed $5.4 million under this facility. As
a result of the closing of the Senior Secured
Notes Facility, the indebtedness under the LaSalle facility
was repaid in full on January 13, 2005.
In September 2003, Infinity-Wyoming established a Secured
Revolving Borrowing Base Credit Facility with U.S. Bank
National Association (U.S. Bank). The facility
provided for funding of up to $25.0 million, and the
initial amount made available under the facility and drawn by
the Company was $5.5 million. At December 31, 2004
$5.0 million of debt under the U.S. Bank facility is
reflected as long-term debt as it was repaid using the long-term
credit facility. As a result of the closing of the Senior
Secured Notes Facility, the indebtedness under the
U.S. Bank facility was repaid in full on January 13,
2005.
Infinity issued 1,000,000 shares of common stock in January
2004 in a private placement for which it received net proceeds
after offering costs of approximately $3.9 million. The net
proceeds of this offering, after making a $750,000 payment on
notes, were used to pay costs associated with the completion of
the Pipeline Field wells drilled in the fourth quarter of 2003,
to pay for the Labarge Field well completion activities, and for
working capital.
Infinity issued 1,027,000 shares of common stock in
November 2004 in a private placement for which it received net
proceeds after offering costs of approximately
$4.9 million. The net proceeds of this offering, after
making a $1,750,000 payment on notes, were used to pay costs
associated with the initial drilling of the Fort Worth Basin
wells drilled in the fourth quarter of 2004 and for working
capital.
Outlook for 2005 |
Depending on the availability of capital resources, the
availability of third party contractors for drilling and
completion services, and satisfaction of regulatory activities,
Infinity could incur capital expenditures of approximately
$42 million during 2005. Capital expenditures by operating
entity would be approximately $30 million by
Infinity-Texas; $10 million by Infinity-Wyoming; and
$2 million by Consolidated. The Company could also make
capital expenditures for acquisitions in excess of these amounts
should appropriate opportunities arise.
Following the sale of the Senior Secured Notes and Warrants to
Buyers in January 2005, Infinity used approximately
$9.2 million of the proceeds to repay all amounts
outstanding pursuant to the Loan and Security Agreement between
LaSalle Bank N.A. and Consolidated, the Credit Agreement with
U.S. Bank National Association and Infinity-Wyoming, and
certain other secured lending agreements, and those credit
agreements have been terminated. No principal on the Notes is
due until 2009. Following the repayment of debt and transaction
expenses of approximately $2.3 million, Infinity had
approximately $18.5 million available for oil and gas
exploration and development expenditures. In addition, at
quarterly intervals and over a three year period, commencing in
the third quarter of 2005, Infinity has the option to sell
additional notes, along with warrants, in amounts up to
$15 million in any rolling twelve-month period. The ability
to issue
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Additional Notes will depend upon a maximum Notes balance
calculated quarterly based generally upon a combination of
financial performance of Consolidated and the SEC after-tax
PV-10% value of our proved reserves. Management of the Company
is of the opinion that it is reasonably likely that the Company
will be eligible to sell $15 million in additional Notes
and Warrants during the second half of 2005.
In January 2005, Infinity called for the redemption of the
remaining 8% Subordinated Convertible Notes due 2006
outstanding on February 28, 2005. All $2.5 million
outstanding on the 8% notes converted into common stock
prior to the redemption date.
In February 2005, Infinity has called for redemption of the
remaining 7% Subordinated Convertible Notes due 2007
outstanding on April 22, 2005. Approximately
$5.6 million of principal remains outstanding as of
March 23, 2005. The Company has cash on deposit in excess
of the amount outstanding at March 23, 2005, should the
remaining 7% notes not be presented for conversion prior to
the redemption date.
Depending on the market price for crude oil and natural gas
during 2005, production levels from wells not yet placed on
line, and continued demand for and acceptance of our oilfield
service operations in the geographic areas we serve, Infinity
would expect to generate at least $10 million from
operating activities during 2005.
Through March 23, 2005, Infinity has received approximately
$4 million in proceeds from the exercise of options and
warrants. Management expects to receive proceeds from additional
exercises during 2005, but is unable to predict the amount or
timing of such proceeds.
In summary, Infinity believes that it will have approximately
$47.5 million available to it in 2005 from the net proceeds
from the sale of Notes ($18.5 million), the sale of
Additional Notes ($15.0 million), cash from operating
activities (at least $10.0 million), and proceeds from the
exercise of options and warrants (at least $4.0 million),
to fund its planned capital expenditures of approximately
$42 million and redeem the 7% notes should none of the
balance outstanding at March 23, 2005 be presented for
conversion.
Should Infinity identify acquisition opportunities, or if it
wishes to accelerate the exploration and development of its oil
and gas properties beyond that currently anticipated, or if cash
flow from operating activities is not at levels anticipated, or
if Infinity is unable to sell additional notes and warrants
under the Senior Secured Notes Facility, Infinity may seek the
forward sale of oil and gas production, partnerships or
strategic alliances for the development of its undeveloped
acreage, the public or private offering of common or preferred
equity or subordinated debt, asset sales, or other joint
interest or joint venture opportunities to fund any cash
shortfalls.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates |
Infinity believes the following critical accounting policies
affect its more significant judgments and estimates used in the
preparation of its consolidated financial statements.
Reserve Estimates |
Infinitys estimated quantities of proved reserves at
December 31, 2004 and 2003 were prepared by independent
petroleum engineers Netherland, Sewell and Associates, Inc. and
at December 31, 2002 were prepared by independent petroleum
engineers Wells Chappell and Company, Inc. Infinitys
estimates of oil and natural gas reserves, by necessity, are
projections based on geologic and engineering data, and there
are uncertainties inherent in the interpretation of such data as
well as the projection of future rates of production and the
timing of development expenditures. Reserve engineering is a
subjective process of estimating underground accumulation of oil
and natural gas that are difficult to measure. The accuracy of
any reserve estimate is a function of the quality of available
data, engineering and geological interpretation and judgment.
Estimates of economically recoverable oil and natural gas
reserves and future net cash flows necessarily depend upon a
number of variable factors and assumptions, such as historical
production from the area compared with production from other
producing areas, the assumed effects of regulations by
governmental agencies and assumptions governing future oil and
natural gas prices, future operating costs, severance, ad
valorem and excise taxes, development costs and work-over and
remedial costs, all of which may in fact vary
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considerably from actual results. For these reasons, estimates
of the economically recoverable quantities of oil and natural
gas attributable to any particular group of properties,
classifications of such reserves based on risk of recovery, and
estimates of the future net cash flows expected there from may
vary substantially. Any significant variance in the assumptions
could materially affect the estimated quantity and value of the
reserves, which could affect the carrying value of
Infinitys oil and gas properties and the rate of depletion
of the oil and gas properties. Actual production, revenues and
expenditures with respect to Infinitys reserves will
likely vary from estimates, and such variances may be material.
Oil and Gas Properties, Depreciation and Full Cost Ceiling Test |
Infinity follows the full cost method of accounting for oil and
gas properties. Under this method, all productive and
nonproductive costs incurred in connection with the exploration
for and development of oil and gas reserves are capitalized.
Such capitalized costs include lease acquisition, geological and
geophysical work, delay rentals, drilling, completing and
equipping oil and gas wells, and salaries, benefits and other
internal salary related costs directly attributable to these
activities. The capitalized costs are amortized over the life of
the reserves associated with the assets with the amortization
being expensed as depletion in the period that the reserves are
produced. This depletion expense is calculated by dividing the
periods production volumes by the estimated volume of
reserves associated with the investment and multiplying the
calculated percentage by the capitalized investment. Costs
associated with production and general corporate activities are
expensed in the period incurred. Interest costs related to
unproved properties and properties under development are also
capitalized to oil and gas properties.
If the net investment in oil and gas properties less asset
retirement obligations, exceeds an amount equal to the sum of
(1) the standardized measure of discounted future net cash
flows from proved reserves including the effect of cash flow
hedges, and (2) the lower of cost or fair market value of
properties in process of development and unexplored acreage, the
excess is charged to expense as additional depletion. Infinity
is required to review the carrying value of its oil and gas
properties each quarter under the full cost accounting rules of
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Under these rules,
capitalized costs of proved oil and gas properties, excluding
the future cash outflows associated with settling asset
retirement obligations that have been accrued in the full cost
pool, less accumulated amortization and related deferred taxes,
may not exceed an amount equal to the sum of the present value
of estimated future net revenues from proved reserves,
discounted at 10%. Application of the ceiling test generally
requires pricing future revenue at the un-escalated prices in
effect as of the last day of the quarter, including the effects
of cash flow hedges, and requires a write down for accounting
purposes if the ceiling is exceeded. Unproved oil and gas
properties are not amortized, but are assessed for impairment
either individually or on an aggregated basis using a comparison
of the carrying values of the unproved properties to net future
cash flows.
At December 31, 2004, the carrying amount of oil and gas
properties subject to amortization exceeded the full cost
ceiling limitation by approximately $8,900,000 based upon a
natural gas price of approximately $6.07 per Mcf and an oil
price of approximately $40.25 per barrel in effect at that
date. However, due to significant subsequent price increases to
approximately $6.53 per Mcf of gas and $54.55 per
barrel of oil at the March 15, 2005 measurement date, the
Company was only required to record a ceiling writedown of
$4,100,000 in the quarter and year ended December 31, 2004.
In 2003, the Company recorded a ceiling writedown of $2,975,000.
A decline in prices received for oil and gas sales or an
increase in operating costs subsequent to the measurement date
or reductions in estimated economically recoverable quantities
could result in a requirement that Infinity recognize an
additional ceiling write-down of oil and gas properties in a
future period. Normal dispositions of oil and gas properties are
accounted for as adjustments of capitalized costs, with no gain
or loss recognized.
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Property, Equipment and Depreciation |
Equipment utilized in the oilfield service business and to
support operations on Infinitys oil and gas properties is
stated at cost. This equipment is depreciated using the straight
line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets of
three to 30 years.
Valuation of Tax Asset |
The deferred tax assets and liabilities represent the future tax
return consequences of those temporary differences, which will
either be taxable or deductible when the assets and liabilities
are recovered or settled. The measurement of deferred tax assets
is reduced, if necessary, by the amount of any tax benefits that
are not expected to be realized based on available evidence that
is more likely than not to be realized in the form of a deferred
tax valuations allowance.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements |
Infinity has no material off-balance sheet arrangements.
Contractual Obligations |
Infinitys contractual obligations, including those of its
consolidated subsidiaries, include long-term debt, equipment and
operating leases and other non-current obligations. The
following table lists Infinitys significant contractual
obligations at December 31, 2004.
Payments Due by Period | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total | <1 Year | 1-3 Years | 3-5 Years | >5 Years | ||||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||
8% subordinated convertible notes
|
$ | 2,493 | $ | | $ | 2,493 | $ | | $ | | ||||||||||
7% subordinated convertible notes
|
11,517 | | 11,517 | | | |||||||||||||||
Revolving credit facilities and term loans
|
9,288 | 3,150 | 5,980 | 103 | 55 | |||||||||||||||
Note payable to seller
|
2,326 | 124 | 216 | 194 | 1,792 | |||||||||||||||
Asset retirement obligations
|
635 | | | | 635 | |||||||||||||||
Office lease
|
355 | 122 | 200 | 33 | | |||||||||||||||
Non-current production and property taxes
|
469 | 469 | | | | |||||||||||||||
Total contractual obligations
|
$ | 27,083 | $ | 3,865 | $ | 20,406 | $ | 330 | $ | 2,482 |
For purposes of this table, Infinity is assuming that the
holders of the 7% and 8% subordinated convertible notes
will not exercise the conversion feature. In addition periodic
interest payments required under the credit facilities and the
7% and 8% subordinated convertible notes are not reflected
in the table. In January 2005, the Company repaid the revolving
credit facility and term loans using proceeds from the Senior
Secured Notes facility. However, the table above reflects the
original maturity of the debt.
This table does not reflect the obligations associated with the
gas gathering contract related to the Pipeline property. That
contract is subject to certain delivery commitments that
Infinity-Wyoming has not met. However, the gas gatherer has also
not been able to supply the additional system capacity to allow
Infinity-Wyoming to meet its delivery obligations and,
Infinity-Wyoming expects that the contract will be amended to
reflect volume requirements that are consistent with deliveries.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements |
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123(R),
Share-Based Payment, which is a revision of
SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation. SFAS No. 123(R) is effective for
public companies for interim or annual periods beginning after
June 15, 2005, supersedes APB Opinion No. 25,
Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and
amends SFAS No. 95, Statement of Cash
Flows. SFAS No. 123(R) requires all share-based
payments to employees, including grants of employee stock
options, to be recognized in the financial statements based on
their fair values, beginning with the first interim or annual
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period after June 15, 2005, with early adoption encouraged.
The pro forma disclosures, previously permitted under SFAS
No. 123, no longer will be an alternative to financial
statement recognition. SFAS No. 123(R) also requires the
tax benefits in excess of recognized compensation expenses to be
reported as a financing cash flow, rather than as an operating
cash flow as required under current literature. This requirement
may serve to reduce the Companys future cash provided by
operating activities and increase future cash provided by
financing activities, to the extent of associated tax benefits
that may be realized in the future.
The Company is required to adopt SFAS No. 123(R) in its
third quarter of fiscal 2005, beginning July 1, 2005. Under
SFAS No. 123(R), Infinity must determine the appropriate
fair value model to be used for valuing share-based payments,
the amortization method for compensation cost, and the
transition method to be used at date of adoption. The transition
methods include prospective and retroactive adoption options.
Under the retroactive options, prior periods may be restated
either as of the beginning of the year of adoption or for all
periods presented. The prospective method requires that
compensation expense be recorded for all unvested stock options
and restricted stock at the beginning of the first quarter of
adoption of SFAS No. 123(R); the retroactive methods would
record compensation expense for all unvested stock options and
restricted stock beginning with the first period restated.
Infinity is evaluating the requirements of SFAS No. 123(R),
and expects that the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R) will not
have a material impact on consolidated results of operations and
earnings per share as all outstanding options are fully vested.
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 153,
Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets An Amendment
of APB Opinion No. 29, Accounting for Nonmonetary
Transactions (SFAS 153). SFAS 153
eliminates the exception from fair value measurement for
nonmonetary exchanges of similar productive assets in
paragraph 21(b) of APB Opinion No. 29,
Accounting for Nonmonetary Transactions, and
replaces it with an exception for exchanges that do not have
commercial substance. SFAS 153 specifies that a nonmonetary
exchange has commercial substance if the future cash flows of
the entity are expected to change significantly as a result of
the exchange. SFAS 153 is effective for the fiscal periods
beginning after June 15, 2005. The Company is currently
evaluating the effect that the adoption of SFAS 153 will
have on consolidated results of operations and financial
condition but does not expect it to have a material impact.
Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 106 was
released in September 2004. SAB 106 expresses the SEC
staffs views on the interaction of SFAS No. 143
and the full cost method and provides guidance on computing the
full cost ceiling as well as depreciation, depletion and
amortization. SAB 106 also requires additional disclosures
regarding how the application of SFAS No. 143 has
affected the ceiling test and depreciation, depletion and
amortization. The Company adopted SAB 106 during the fourth
quarter of 2004 and experienced no significant impact on its
depletion or ceiling test calculation.
ITEM 7A. | QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK |
Infinitys major market risk exposure is in the pricing
applicable to its oil and gas production. Realized pricing is
primarily driven by the prevailing price for crude oil and spot
prices applicable to Infinitys crude oil and natural gas
production. Historically, prices received for gas production
have been volatile and unpredictable. Pricing volatility is
expected to continue. Gas price realizations ranged from a low
of $4.17 to a high of $6.98 per Mcf during the year ended
December 31, 2004. Oil price realizations ranged from a low
of $33.35 per barrel to a high of $52.58 per barrel
during the period.
Infinity periodically enters into fixed price contracts or
hedging activities on a portion of its projected natural gas
production in accordance with its Energy Risk Management Policy.
These activities are intended to support cash flow at certain
levels by reducing the exposure to oil and gas price
fluctuations. Realized gains or losses from Infinitys cash
flow risk management activities are recognized in production
revenues. In the year ended December 31, 2004, the effect
of Infinity-Wyoming hedging its gas production compared to if it
had sold the gas on the spot market was a decrease in revenue of
approximately $0.6 million.
The Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of January 13,
2005 by and among Infinity and the Buyers of the Notes includes
a covenant that at each date that is the end of a quarterly or
annual period covered by a quarterly report on Form 10-Q or
annual report on Form 10-K (a Determination
Date), at least 20% of the Companys estimate of its
oil and gas production for the 12-month period commencing
immediately after such
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Determination Date shall be protected from price fluctuations
using derivatives, fixed price agreements and/or volumetric
production payments. It is the opinion of management that the
Company would have been in compliance with this hedging
requirement at December 31, 2004, had the Notes been issued
and outstanding on that date.
ITEM 8. | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. |
The consolidated financial statements and supplementary
information filed as part of this Item 8 are listed under
Part IV, Item 15, Exhibits, Financial Statement
Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K and contained in
this Form 10-K at page F-1.
ITEM 9. | CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE |
None.
ITEM 9A. | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES |
The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that
are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed
in the reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (Exchange Act) are communicated, processed,
summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the
SECs rules and forms. At the end of the Companys
fourth quarter of 2004, as required by Rules 13a-15 and
15d-15 of the Exchange Act, an evaluation was carried out under
the supervision and with the participation of the Companys
management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Principal
Financial and Accounting Officer, of the effectiveness of the
design and operation of disclosure controls and procedures (as
defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based
upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the
Principal Financial and Accounting Officer concluded that the
design and operation of these disclosure controls and procedures
were effective as of that date. No changes in internal controls
over financial reporting identified in connection with its
evaluation (as required by Rules 13a-15(d) and 15d-15(d) of
the Exchange Act) occurred during the fourth quarter of 2004
that affected, or were reasonably likely to materially affect,
the Companys internal control over financial reporting.
Although the evaluation did not detect any material weaknesses
or significant deficiencies in the Companys system of
internal accounting controls over financial reporting,
management has identified certain deficiencies in its
reconciliation procedures, level of staffing, and inherent
limitations in its electronic data processing software. The
Company has added additional accounting staff during the first
quarter of 2005 and intends to add additional accounting
personnel during the second quarter of 2005 to address these
deficiencies. The Company will also assess the viability of
replacing or enhancing its electronic data processing software
in 2005.
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PART III
ITEM 10: | DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT |
Information regarding directors of Infinity is incorporated by
reference to the section entitled Election of
Directors in our definitive proxy statement to be filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to
Regulation 14A in connection with the 2004 annual meeting
of shareholders (the Proxy Statement).
ITEM 11: | EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION |
Reference is made to the information set forth under the caption
Executive Compensation and Other Information in the
Proxy Statement, which information (except for the report of the
board of directors on executive compensation and the performance
graph) is incorporated by reference in this report on
Form 10-K.
ITEM 12: | SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT |
Reference is made to the information set forth under the caption
Security Ownership of Principal Shareholders and
Management in the Proxy Statement, which information is
incorporated by reference in this report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 13: | CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS |
Reference is made to the information contained under the caption
Certain Transactions contained in the Proxy
Statement, which information is incorporated by reference in
this report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 14: | PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES |
Reference is made to the information contained under the caption
Appointment of Independent Accountant contained in
the Proxy Statement, which information is incorporated by
reference in this report on Form 10-K.
PART IV
ITEM 15: | EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES |
(a) Documents filed as part of this report on
Form 10-K or incorporated by reference.
(1) Our consolidated financial statements are listed on the Index to Consolidated Financial Statements on Page F-1 to this report. | |
(2) Financial Statement Schedules (omitted because not applicable or not required. Information is disclosed in the notes to the financial statements). | |
(3) The following exhibits are filed with this report on Form 10-K or incorporated by reference. |
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EXHIBITS
Exhibit | ||||
Number | Description of Exhibits | |||
3.1 | Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws(1) | |||
3.2 | Articles and Amendment to Articles of Incorporation(1) | |||
3.3 | Articles of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation(2) | |||
4.1 | Form of 8% Convertible Subordinated Note(1) | |||
4.2 | Form of Trust Indenture for 8% Convertible Subordinated Notes with the Wilmington Trust Company(3) | |||
4.3 | Form of Placement Agent Warrant in connection with 8% Convertible Subordinated Notes(1) | |||
4.4 | Trust Indenture for 7% Convertible Subordinated Notes with Wilmington Trust Company(1) | |||
4.5 | Form of Placement Agent Warrants in connection with 7% Convertible Subordinated Notes(4) | |||
4.6 | Form of Warrant Agreement for 12% Bridge Note Financing(1) | |||
4.7 | Form of Common Stock Purchase Agreement for January 2004 private placement(5) | |||
4.8 | Form of Registration Rights Agreement in connection with January 2004 private placement(5) | |||
4.9 | Form of Common Stock Purchase Agreement for November 2004 private placement(6) | |||
4.10 | Form of Registration Rights Agreement for November 2004 private placement(6) | |||
4.11 | Securities Purchase Agreement for Senior Secured Notes with Promethean Asset Management LLC(7) | |||
4.12 | Form of Initial Note for Senior Secured Notes (7) | |||
4.13 | Form of Additional Note for Senior Secured Notes(7) | |||
4.14 | Registration Rights Agreement in connection with Senior Secured Notes(7) | |||
4.15 | Form of Warrant in connection with Senior Secured Notes(7) | |||
4.16 | Form of Security Agreement for Senior Secured Notes(7) | |||
4.17 | Form of Guaranty for Senior Secured Notes(7) | |||
4.18 | Form of Mortgage for Senior Secured Notes(7) | |||
10.1 | Stock Option Plan (1); 1999 Stock Option Plan (2); 2000 Stock Option Plan (1); 2001 Stock Option Plan (8); 2002 Stock Option Plan (9); 2003 Stock Option Plan (10); 2004 Stock Option Plan(11) | |||
10.2 | Loan and Security Agreement between LaSalle Bank N.A. and Consolidated Oil Well Services, Inc. and related guaranties (1); Third Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement with LaSalle Bank N.A. (12); Fourth Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement with LaSalle Bank N.A.(13) | |||
10.3 | Credit agreement dated as of September 4, 2003 between Infinity Oil and Gas of Wyoming, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association (14); First Amendment of Credit Agreement with U.S. Bank(13) | |||
10.4 | Promissory Note to Stanton E. Ross, dated June 11, 2004(13) | |||
21 | Subsidiaries of the Registrant | |||
23.1 | Consent of Ehrhardt, Keefe, Steiner & Hottman, P.C. | |||
23.2 | Consent of Netherland Sewell and Associates, Inc. | |||
31.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer of Periodic Report Pursuant to Rule 13a_14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) (Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley act of 2002). | |||
31.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer of Periodic Report Pursuant to Rule 13a_14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) (Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley act of 2002). | |||
32.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002) | |||
32.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002) |
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(1) | Incorporated by reference to our Registration Statement (No. 33-17416-D). |
(2) | Incorporated by reference to our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000. |
(3) | Incorporated by reference to our Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-69292). |
(4) | Incorporated by reference to our Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-96671). |
(5) | Incorporated by reference to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on January 21, 2004. |
(6) | Incorporated by reference to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on November 16, 2004. |
(7) | Incorporated by reference to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on January 14, 2005. |
(8) | Incorporated by reference to our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001. |
(9) | Incorporated by reference to our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the transition period ended December 31, 2001. |
(10) | Incorporated by reference to our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002. |
(11) | Incorporated by reference to our Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-117390). |
(12) | Incorporated by reference to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2004. |
(13) | Incorporated by reference to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2004. |
(14) | Incorporated by reference to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2003. |
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Infinity has duly caused
this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized.
INFINITY, INC. |
By: | /s/ Stanton E. Ross |
|
|
Stanton E. Ross | |
President and Chief Executive Officer |
Dated: March 30, 2005
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons
on behalf of Infinity and in the capacities and on the dates
indicated:
Signature | Capacity | Date | ||||
/s/ Stanton E. Ross |
President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Director |
March 30, 2005 | ||||
/s/ James A. Tuell |
Executive Vice President (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
March 30, 2005 | ||||
/s/ Elliot M. Kaplan |
Director | March 30, 2005 | ||||
/s/ Robert O. Lorenz |
Director | March 29, 2005 | ||||
/s/ Leroy C. Richie |
Director | March 30, 2005 | ||||
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Director | March , 2005 |
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INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Page | |||||
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
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F-2 | ||||
Consolidated Financial Statements:
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Consolidated Balance Sheets December 31, 2004
and 2003
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F-3 | ||||
Consolidated Statements of Operations For the Years
Ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002
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F-4 | ||||
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders
Equity For the Years Ended December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
|
F-5 | ||||
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the Years
Ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002
|
F-7 | ||||
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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F-9 |
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
Infinity, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Chanute, Kansas
We have audited the consolidated balance sheets of Infinity,
Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2004 and 2003 and
the consolidated statements of operations, changes in
stockholders equity and cash flows for the years ended
December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002. These consolidated
financial statements are the responsibility of the
Companys management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our
audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with standards of the
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those
standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial
statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not
required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of
its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit
included consideration of internal control over financial
reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are
appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of
expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Companys
internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we
express no such opinion. An audit includes examining, on a test
basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
consolidated financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
consolidated financial statement presentation. We believe that
our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred
to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
condition of Infinity, Inc. and Subsidiaries, as of
December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for the years ended
December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America.
As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial
statements, effective January 1, 2003, the Company changed
its method of accounting for asset retirement obligations.
/s/ Ehrhardt Keefe Steiner & Hottman PC |
March 13, 2005, except for Notes 7, 8 and 16
which are as of March 23, 2005
Denver, Colorado
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INFINITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 2004 | December 31, 2003 | ||||||||||
ASSETS | |||||||||||
Current assets
|
|||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents
|
$ | 3,051,986 | $ | 727,134 | |||||||
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of
$85,476 (2004) and $80,000 (2003)
|
3,493,448 | 1,766,642 | |||||||||
Current portion of note receivable
|
1,580,742 | 16,311 | |||||||||
Inventories
|
286,365 | 351,197 | |||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other
|
654,107 | 206,314 | |||||||||
Derivative asset
|
| 97,624 | |||||||||
Total current assets
|
9,066,648 | 3,165,222 | |||||||||
Property and equipment, at cost, less accumulated depreciation
|
8,764,327 | 10,043,828 | |||||||||
Oil and gas properties, using full cost accounting net of
accumulated depreciation, depletion, amortization and ceiling
write-down
|
|||||||||||
Subject to amortization
|
28,791,880 | 23,446,343 | |||||||||
Not subject to amortization
|
15,595,508 | 12,715,834 | |||||||||
Intangible assets, at cost, less accumulated amortization
|
1,497,076 | 3,952,989 | |||||||||
Note receivable, less current portion
|
| 1,580,742 | |||||||||
Other assets, net
|
332,824 | 361,320 | |||||||||
Total assets
|
$ | 64,048,263 | $ | 55,266,278 | |||||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY | |||||||||||
Current Liabilities
|
|||||||||||
Note payable and current portion of long-term debt
|
$ | 283,978 | $ | 1,762,777 | |||||||
Accounts payable
|
4,001,364 | 2,645,277 | |||||||||
Accrued liabilities
|
4,496,412 | 966,769 | |||||||||
Total current liabilities
|
8,781,754 | 5,374,823 | |||||||||
Long-term liabilities
|
|||||||||||
Production taxes payable
|
469,054 | 229,889 | |||||||||
Asset retirement obligations
|
635,023 | 520,638 | |||||||||
Long-term debt, less current portion
|
11,330,438 | 9,252,872 | |||||||||
8% subordinated convertible notes payable
|
2,493,000 | 2,793,000 | |||||||||
7% subordinated convertible notes payable
|
11,516,698 | 11,184,000 | |||||||||
Note payable related party
|
| 3,000,000 | |||||||||
Total liabilities
|
35,225,967 | 32,355,222 | |||||||||
Commitments and contingencies
|
|||||||||||
Stockholders equity
|
|||||||||||
Common stock, par value $.0001, authorized
300,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 10,628,196
(2004) and 8,204,032 (2003) shares
|
1,063 | 820 | |||||||||
Additional paid-in-capital
|
43,362,925 | 32,720,904 | |||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income
|
| 97,624 | |||||||||
Accumulated deficit
|
(14,541,692 | ) | (9,908,292 | ) | |||||||
Total stockholders equity
|
28,822,296 | 22,911,056 | |||||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders equity
|
$ | 64,048,263 | $ | 55,266,278 | |||||||
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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INFINITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||
2004 | 2003 | 2002 | ||||||||||||
Revenue
|
||||||||||||||
Oilfield service operations
|
$ | 14,720,979 | $ | 11,634,457 | $ | 8,570,631 | ||||||||
Exploration and production
|
6,267,453 | 6,589,281 | 2,367,713 | |||||||||||
Total revenue
|
20,988,432 | 18,223,738 | 10,938,344 | |||||||||||
Cost of revenue
|
||||||||||||||
Oilfield service operations
|
7,890,375 | 6,222,919 | 4,620,663 | |||||||||||
Oil and gas production expenses
|
1,913,735 | 2,161,666 | 1,582,816 | |||||||||||
Oil and gas production taxes
|
722,157 | 758,827 | 237,876 | |||||||||||
Total cost of revenue
|
10,526,267 | 9,143,412 | 6,441,355 | |||||||||||
Gross profit
|
10,462,165 | 9,080,326 | 4,496,989 | |||||||||||
General and administrative expenses
|
5,462,491 | 5,311,080 | 4,647,062 | |||||||||||
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion
|
5,197,981 | 3,074,247 | 1,782,586 | |||||||||||
Ceiling write-down of oil and gas properties
|
4,100,000 | 2,975,000 | | |||||||||||
14,760,472 | 11,360,327 | 6,429,648 | ||||||||||||
Operating loss
|
(4,298,307 | ) | (2,280,001 | ) | (1,932,659 | ) | ||||||||
Other income (expense)
|
||||||||||||||
Interest and other income
|
169,937 | 129,599 | 102,460 | |||||||||||
Amortization of loan costs
|
(2,097,329 | ) | (6,200,633 | ) | (234,680 | ) | ||||||||
Interest expense and finance charges
|
(1,231,515 | ) | (1,593,765 | ) | (602,350 | ) | ||||||||
Gain (loss) on sales of other assets
|
2,823,814 | 19,920 | (33,665 | ) | ||||||||||
Total other expense
|
(335,093 | ) | (7,644,879 | ) | (768,235 | ) | ||||||||
Net loss before income taxes
|
(4,633,400 | ) | (9,924,880 | ) | (2,700,894 | ) | ||||||||
Income tax benefit
|
| | 1,144,028 | |||||||||||
Net loss
|
$ | (4,633,400 | ) | $ | (9,924,880 | ) | $ | (1,556,866 | ) | |||||
Basic and diluted net loss per share
|
$ | (0.49 | ) | $ | (1.23 | ) | $ | (0.22 | ) | |||||
Weighted average shares outstanding (basic and diluted)
|
9,495,346 | 8,047,688 | 7,202,844 | |||||||||||
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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INFINITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS
EQUITY
For the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002
(Accumulated | Accumulated | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stock | Additional | Deficit) | Total | Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Paid-In | Retained | Comprehensive | Comprehensive | Stockholders | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Capital | Earnings | Loss | Income (Loss) | Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2001
|
6,515,224 | $ | 652 | $ | 13,632,999 | $ | 1,573,454 | | $ | 15,207,105 | |||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock for cash upon the exercise of options
and warrants
|
588,264 | 58 | 1,947,147 | | | 1,947,205 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Conversion of 8% subordinated convertible notes and accrued
interest into common stock
|
454,974 | 46 | 2,274,813 | | | 2,274,859 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Warrants granted in connection with $2,000,000 bridge loan
|
| | 1,347,728 | | | 1,347,728 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Warrants granted in connection with 7% subordinated convertible
notes
|
| | 1,386,044 | | | 1,386,044 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Warrants granted in connection with $3,000,000 bridge loan
|
| | 2,281,718 | | | 2,281,718 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive loss:
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss
|
| | | (1,556,866 | ) | $ | (1,556,866 | ) | | (1,556,866 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Change in fair value of fixed price delivery contract, net of
tax benefit of $60,712
|
| | | | (96,981 | ) | $ | (96,981 | ) | (96,981 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Reclassifications, net of income tax expense of $12,320
|
| | | | 19,680 | 19,680 | 19,680 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | (1,634,167 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2002
|
7,558,462 | 756 | 22,870,449 | 16,588 | (77,301 | ) | 22,810,492 |
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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INFINITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS
EQUITY
For the year ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002
(Accumulated | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stock | Additional | Deficit) | Total | Other | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Paid-In | Retained | Comprehensive | Comprehensive | Stockholders | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Capital | Earnings | Loss | Income (Loss) | Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2002
|
7,558,462 | $ | 756 | $ | 22,870,449 | $ | 16,588 | $ | (77,301 | ) | $ | 22,810,492 | ||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock upon the exercise of options and
warrants
|
146,169 | 15 | 824,219 | | | 824,234 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Conversion of 8% subordinated convertible notes and accrued
interest into common stock
|
295,689 | 29 | 1,478,521 | | | 1,478,550 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Conversion of 7% subordinated convertible notes and accrued
interest into common stock
|
203,712 | 20 | 1,756,996 | | | 1,757,016 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Options granted in connection with $1,050,000 of bridge loans
|
| | 1,050,000 | | | 1,050,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Options granted in connection with amendments and agreements
related to a $3,000,000 bridge loan
|
| | 2,493,329 | | | 2,493,329 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Warrants granted in connection with $4,850,000 of bridge loans
|
| | 2,247,390 | | | 2,247,390 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive loss:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss
|
| | | (9,924,880 | ) | $ | (9,924,880 | ) | | (9,924,880 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Change in fair value of fixed price delivery contract, net of
tax benefit of $151,573
|
| | | | 256,500 | 256,500 | 256,500 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Reclassifications, net of income tax expense of $51,068
|
| | | | (81,575 | ) | (81,575 | ) | (81,575 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive loss
|
$ | (9,749,955 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2003
|
8,204,032 | 820 | 32,720,904 | (9,908,292 | ) | 97,624 | 22,911,056 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock in private equity placement financings,
net of costs of $319,644
|
2,027,000 | 203 | 8,917,853 | | | 8,918,056 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock to partially repay related party debt
|
125,000 | 13 | 499,987 | | | 500,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock upon the exercise of options and
warrants
|
146,300 | 15 | 428,432 | | | 428,447 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Conversion of 8% subordinated convertible notes and accrued
interest into common stock
|
63,179 | 6 | 308,276 | | | 308,282 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Conversion of 7% subordinated convertible notes and accrued
interest into common stock
|
62,685 | 6 | 487,473 | | | 487,479 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive loss:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss
|
| | | (4,633,400 | ) | (4,633,400 | ) | | (4,633,400 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Reclassifications, net of income tax expense of $(57,559)
|
| | | | (97,624 | ) | (97,624 | ) | (97,624 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive loss
|
$ | (4,731,024 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2004
|
10,628,196 | $ | 1,063 | $ | 43,362,925 | $ | (14,541,692 | ) | $ | | $ | 28,822,296 | ||||||||||||||||||
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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INFINITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||
2004 | 2003 | 2002 | |||||||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities
|
|||||||||||||||
Net loss
|
$ | (4,633,400 | ) | $ | (9,924,880 | ) | $ | (1,556,866 | ) | ||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by
operating activities:
|
|||||||||||||||
Depreciation, depletion, amortization, accretion, impairment and
ceiling write-down
|
9,297,981 | 6,049,247 | 1,782,586 | ||||||||||||
Amortization of loan costs included in interest expense
|
2,097,329 | 6,200,633 | 234,680 | ||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes
|
| | (1,144,028 | ) | |||||||||||
(Gain) loss on sales of other assets
|
(2,823,814 | ) | (19,920 | ) | 33,665 | ||||||||||
Change in assets and liabilities
|
|||||||||||||||
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable
|
(1,686,806 | ) | (252,483 | ) | 85,724 | ||||||||||
(Increase) decrease in inventories
|
64,832 | (10,980 | ) | 9,999 | |||||||||||
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other
|
(89,160 | ) | (12,234 | ) | (89,985 | ) | |||||||||
Increase in accounts payable
|
1,525,618 | 32,758 | 284,657 | ||||||||||||
Increase in accrued liabilities
|
1,709,944 | 782,391 | 495,383 | ||||||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities
|
5,462,524 | 2,844,532 | 135,815 | ||||||||||||
Cash flows from investing activities
|
|||||||||||||||
Capital expenditures exploration and production
|
(11,714,121 | ) | (6,273,692 | ) | (15,560,549 | ) | |||||||||
Capital expenditures oilfield services
|
(1,149,093 | ) | (459,820 | ) | (1,561,357 | ) | |||||||||
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets exploration and
production
|
155,779 | | | ||||||||||||
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets oilfield services
|
4,653,771 | 104,911 | 235,000 | ||||||||||||
Proceeds from sale of investments and marketable securities
|
| | 750,000 | ||||||||||||
Acquisitions exploration and production, net of cash
acquired
|
(516,239 | ) | | | |||||||||||
Acquisitions oilfield services, net of cash acquired
|
(1,188,469 | ) | | | |||||||||||
Payments on note receivable
|
16,311 | 15,103 | 7,844 | ||||||||||||
Increase in other assets
|
(199,813 | ) | (288,093 | ) | (88,547 | ) | |||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities
|
(9,941,874 | ) | (6,901,591 | ) | (16,217,609 | ) | |||||||||
Cash flows from financing activities
|
|||||||||||||||
Proceeds from notes payable
|
295,000 | | | ||||||||||||
Proceeds from borrowings on long-term debt
|
5,844,558 | 11,452,861 | 21,749,993 | ||||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
|
9,666,147 | 824,234 | 1,947,205 | ||||||||||||
Equity issuance costs
|
(319,644 | ) | | | |||||||||||
Repayment of notes payable
|
(663,540 | ) | | | |||||||||||
Repayment of long-term debt
|
(8,018,319 | ) | (8,359,919 | ) | (7,414,285 | ) | |||||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities
|
6,804,202 | 3,917,176 | 16,282,913 | ||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
|
2,324,852 | (139,883 | ) | 201,119 | |||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
|
727,134 | 867,017 | 665,898 | ||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
|
$ | 3,051,986 | $ | 727,134 | $ | 867,017 | |||||||||
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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INFINITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Continued)
For the Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
2004 | 2003 | 2002 | ||||||||||
Supplemental cash flow disclosures:
|
||||||||||||
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized
|
$ | 436,380 | $ | 1,589,606 | $ | 383,449 | ||||||
Non-cash transactions:
|
||||||||||||
Non-cash costs capitalized in the full cost pool for oil and gas
properties
|
1,070,065 | 2,714,974 | 2,056,283 | |||||||||
Property and equipment acquired through capital lease or
assumption of debt
|
195,000 | 967,975 | | |||||||||
Oil and gas properties acquired through seller financed debt
|
| 263,381 | 607,236 | |||||||||
Stock based compensation for options and warrants granted in
connection with debt, recorded as loan costs
|
| 5,790,719 | 5,015,490 | |||||||||
Conversion of 8% subordinated convertible notes and accrued
interest to common stock
|
308,282 | 1,478,550 | 2,274,859 | |||||||||
Conversion of 7% subordinated convertible notes and accrued
interest to common stack
|
487,479 | 1,757,016 | | |||||||||
Issuance of common stock to partially repay related party debt
|
500,000 | | | |||||||||
Issuance of additional notes in lieu of cash interest payment on
7% subordinated convertible notes
|
795,000 | 379,000 | | |||||||||
Sale of oil and gas property for note receivable
|
| | 1,620,000 | |||||||||
Warrants valuation recorded as offering cost
|
120,000 | | |
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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INFINITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1 | Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
The Company and its subsidiaries are engaged in the acquisition,
exploration, development and production of natural gas and crude
oil in the United States and also in Nicaragua. In addition, the
Company provides oilfield services in the Mid-Continent region
and in Northeast Wyoming.
Basis of Presentation |
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
Infinity, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Consolidated
Oil Well Services, Inc., Infinity Oil and Gas of Wyoming, Inc.,
Infinity Oil and Gas of Texas, Inc., Infinity Oil and Gas of
Kansas, Inc., CIS Oklahoma, Inc., Infinity Research
and Development, Inc., L.D.C. Food Systems, Inc., Consolidated
Pipeline Company, Inc., CIS Oil and Gas, Inc., Infinity
Nicaragua, Ltd., and Infinity Nicaragua Offshore, Ltd. Infinity
Nicaragua, Ltd., and Infinity Nicaragua Offshore, Ltd. own a
98.2% interest in Rio Grande Resources, SA, which is also
consolidated. All significant intercompany balances and
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Reclassifications |
Certain amounts in the accompanying consolidated financial
statements for prior periods have been reclassified to conform
to the current year presentation.
Accounts Receivable |
Revenue producing activities are conducted primarily in Kansas,
Oklahoma, and Wyoming. The Company grants credit to all
qualified customers which potentially subjects the Company to
credit risk resulting from, among other factors, adverse changes
in the industries in which the Company operates and the
financial condition of its customers. We continuously monitor
collections and payments from our customers and maintain an
allowance for doubtful accounts based upon our historical
experience and any specific customer collection issues that we
have identified.
Hedging Activities |
The Company accounts for derivative instruments or hedging
activities under the provisions of Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No 133, Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities
(SFAS No. 133). SFAS No. 133
requires the Company to record derivative instruments at their
fair value. If the derivative is designated as a fair value
hedge, the changes in the fair value of the derivative and of
the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized
in earnings. If the derivative is designated as a cash flow
hedge, the effective portions of changes in the fair value of
the derivative are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss)
and are recognized in the statement of operations when the
hedged item affects earnings. Ineffective portions of changes in
the fair value of cash flow hedges, if any, are recognized in
earnings.
The Company periodically enters into fixed price delivery
contracts to manage price risk with regard to a portion of its
natural gas production. Fixed price delivery contracts that do
not meet certain requirements are accounted for using cash flow
hedge accounting. Under this method, realized gains and losses
on qualifying hedges are recognized in gas revenues when the
associated revenue stream occurs and the resulting cash flows
are reported as cash flows from operations. To qualify as a
hedge, these contracts must be designated as a cash flow hedge
and changes in their value must correlate with changes in the
price of anticipated future production such that the
Companys exposure to the effects of commodity price is
reduced. If the contract is not a hedge, changes in the fair
value are recorded in the Companys statement of operations
currently. If a derivative financial instrument, such as the
contracts discussed above, is settled before the date of the
anticipated
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INFINITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
transaction, the Company carries forward the accumulated change
in value of the contract and includes it in the measurement of
the related transaction.
During the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002,
the Company had fixed price delivery contracts that were
designated as cash flow hedges as follows:
MMBtu | Amount | |||||||
Effective Dates | Per Day | Per MMBtu | ||||||
April 1, 2002 October 31, 2002
|
1,000 | $ | 1.80 | |||||
October 1, 2002 September 30, 2003
|
1,000 | 2.97 | ||||||
November 1, 2002 March 31, 2003
|
1,000 | 3.00 | ||||||
April 1, 2003 March 31, 2004
|
3,500 | 4.71 |
During 2004, 2003 and 2002, the Company reclassified out of
other comprehensive income, income of approximately $155,000,
income of approximately $133,000 and losses of approximately
$32,000, respectively, on the contracts, which have been
included in natural gas revenues in the accompanying
consolidated statement of operations and in cash provided by
operating activities in the accompanying consolidated statement
of cash flows. The fair value of the fixed price delivery
contracts was calculated using the twelve month forecasted sales
price for the Henry Hub gas delivery point less a historical
differential for the actual delivery point and the quantities
and prices fixed in the contracts.
During 2004, the Company entered into fixed price delivery
contracts for 2,000 MMBtu per day from April 1, 2004
until March 31, 2006. The price for the period
April 1, 2004 until March 31, 2005 is $4.40 per
MMBtu and the price for the period April 1, 2005 until
March 31, 2006 is $4.15 per MMBtu. Sales under these
fixed price contracts are accounted for as normal sales
agreements under the exemption in SFAS No. 133.
Revenue Recognition |
The Company recognizes sales of oil when the product is
delivered and recognizes enhancement service revenue when the
services are performed. The Company uses the sales method for
recording natural gas sales. This method allows for recognition
of revenue which may be more or less than the Companys
share of pro-rata production from certain wells. During 2004,
2003 and 2002, there were no material natural gas imbalances.
Environmental Costs |
The Company expenses, on a current basis, recurring costs
associated with managing hazardous substances and pollution in
ongoing operations. The Company also accrues for costs
associated with the remediation of environmental pollution when
it becomes probable that a liability has been incurred and its
proportionate share of the amount can be reasonably estimated.
Management Estimates |
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States 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 consolidated financial statements, and the
reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting
period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Significant estimates with regard to the consolidated financial
statements include the estimated carrying value of unproved
properties, the estimate of proved oil and gas reserve volumes
and the related present value of estimated future net cash flows
and the ceiling test applied to capitalized oil and gas
properties and the realization of deferred tax assets.
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INFINITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
Inventories |
Inventories, consisting primarily of cement mix, sand, fuel and
chemicals, are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost has
been determined on the first-in, first-out method.
Property and Equipment |
Depreciation and amortization are computed using the
straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:
Assets | Useful Lives | |||
Buildings
|
30 years | |||
Site improvements
|
15 years | |||
Machinery, equipment and vehicles
|
5 20 years | |||
Office furniture and equipment
|
3 10 years |
Oil and Gas Properties |
The Company follows the full cost method of accounting for oil
and gas properties. Accordingly, all costs associated with
property acquisition, exploration, and development activities
are capitalized. Exploration and development costs include dry
hole costs, geological and geophysical costs, direct overhead
related to exploration and development activities, estimated
future costs of site restoration, dismantlement and abandonment
activities, and other costs incurred for the purpose of finding
oil and gas reserves. Salaries and benefits paid to employees
involved in the acquisition, exploration and development of
properties, as well as other internal costs that can be directly
identified with acquisition, exploration and development
activities, are also capitalized. The Company capitalized
$652,038, $49,221, and $1,444,238 of internal costs during 2004,
2003 and 2002, respectively. Costs associated with production
and general corporate activities are expensed in the period
incurred.
The Company performs an impairment analysis whenever events or
changes in circumstances indicate an assets carrying
amount may not be recoverable. Cash flows used in this
impairment analysis are determined based upon estimates of
proved oil and gas reserves, current prices, and the costs to
extract those reserves. Downward revisions in estimated reserve
quantities, increases in future cost estimates, depressed oil
and gas prices, or the reclassification of unevaluated costs to
costs subject to amortization without a corresponding increase
in proved reserves could cause the Company to reduce the
carrying amounts of our properties. Under full cost accounting
rules, capitalized costs, excluding the future cash outflows
associated with settling asset retirement obligations that have
been accrued in the full cost pool, less accumulated
amortization and related deferred income taxes, may not exceed
an amount equal to the sum of the present value discounted at
ten percent of estimated future net revenue less estimated
future expenditures to be incurred in developing and producing
the proved reserves, less any related income tax effects. If
capitalized costs exceed the limit, the excess must be charged
to expense. This is referred to as the full cost ceiling
limitation. The expense may not be reversed in future
periods. At the end of each quarter, a full cost ceiling
limitation calculation is made.
At December 31, 2004, the carrying amount of oil and gas
properties subject to amortization exceeded the full cost
ceiling limitation by approximately $8,900,000 based upon a
natural gas price of approximately $6.07 per Mcf and an oil
price of approximately $40.25 per barrel in effect at that
date. However, due to significant subsequent price increases to
approximately $6.53 per Mcf of gas and $54.55 per
barrel of oil at the March 15, 2005 measurement date, the
Company was only required to record a ceiling writedown of
$4,100,000 in the quarter and year ended December 31, 2004.
In 2003, the Company recorded a ceiling writedown of $2,975,000.
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INFINITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
Depletion of proved oil and gas properties is computed on the
units-of-production method, with oil and gas being converted to
a common unit of measure based on their relative energy content,
whereby capitalized costs, as adjusted for future development
costs and asset retirement obligations, are amortized over the
total estimated proved reserve quantities. The costs of wells in
progress and unevaluated properties, including any related
capitalized interest, are not being amortized. On a quarterly
basis, such costs are evaluated for inclusion in the costs to be
amortized resulting from the determination of proved reserves,
impairments, or reductions in value. To the extent that the
evaluation indicates these properties are impaired, the amount
of the impairment is added to the capitalized costs to be
amortized. Abandonment of unproved properties are accounted for
as an adjustment to capitalized costs related to proved oil and
gas properties, with no losses recognized. See Note 17 for
additional discussion of unevaluated properties.
Proceeds from the sales of oil and gas properties are accounted
for as adjustments to capitalized costs with no gain or loss
recognized, unless such adjustments would significantly alter
the relationship between capitalized costs and proved reserves
of oil and gas, in which case the gain or loss is recognized in
income. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to
production expense in the period incurred.
The Securities and Exchange Commissions full cost
accounting rules prohibit recognition of income in current
operations for services performed by the Company on oil and
natural gas properties in which the Company has an interest, but
rather require amounts to be treated as a reimbursement of costs
with any excess of fees over costs credited to the full cost
pool and recognized through lower cost amortization only as
production occurs.
Capitalized Interest |
The Company capitalizes interest costs to oil and gas properties
on expenditures made in connection with exploration and
development projects that are not subject to current depletion.
Interest is capitalized only for the period that activities are
in progress to bring these projects to their intended use. Total
interest costs incurred in 2004, 2003 and 2002 were $1,866,104,
$1,976,001, and $1,612,469, respectively. Interest costs
capitalized were $634,589, $382,236, and $1,010,119 for 2004,
2003 and 2002, respectively.
Long-Lived Assets |
Long-lived assets to be held and used in the Companys
business are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes
in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amount may
not be recoverable. When the carrying amounts of long-lived
assets exceed the discounted expected future cash flows, the
Company records an impairment. No impairment was recorded during
2004, 2003 or 2002.
Transportation Costs |
The Company accounts for transportation costs under Emerging
Issues Task Force (EITF) 00-10, Accounting for
Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs, whereby amounts paid
for transportation costs are classified as an operating expense
and not netted against natural gas revenues.
Intangible Assets |
The Company adopted SFAS No. 142 Goodwill and
Other Intangible Assets, effective January 1, 2001.
As a result, the Company does not amortize goodwill, but
instead, reviews goodwill for impairment on at least an annual
basis.
Other intangibles are recorded at cost and are amortized on the
straight-line basis over the contractual or estimated useful
life of the asset, which ranges from one to five years using the
effective interest method.
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INFINITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
Amortization of loan costs associated with debt obtained in
connection with exploration and development projects that are
not subject to current amortization are capitalized to oil and
gas properties. Amortization of loan costs are capitalized only
for the period activities are in progress to bring these
projects to their intended use. Total loan amortization costs
capitalized for 2004, 2003 and 2002 were $555,375, $2,714,974,
and $2,023,373, respectively (see Note 4 for total loan
costs classified as intangibles).
Per Share Information |
Basic earnings (loss) per common share are computed as net
income (loss) divided by the weighted average number of common
shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings (loss)
per common share are computed as net income (loss) divided by
the weighted average number of common shares and potential
common shares, using the treasury stock method, outstanding
during the period.
Cash and Cash Equivalents |
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash generally consists of
cash on hand and demand deposits with financial institutions. At
times, the Company maintains deposits in financial institutions
in excess of federally insured limits. Management monitors the
soundness of the financial institutions and believes the
Companys risk is negligible.
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an
original maturity of three months or less to be a cash
equivalent.
Stock Options |
The Company applies Accounting Principles Board Opinion
No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees, and related interpretations in accounting for
its stock option plans. Accordingly, no compensation cost has
been recognized for options granted to employees under the stock
option plans because the fair value of the stock equaled or was
less than the option exercise price at the date of grant. Had
compensation costs for employee stock options under the
Companys plan been determined based upon the fair value at
the grant date for awards under the plan consistent with the
methodology prescribed under SFAS No. 123,
Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, the
Companys net loss and loss per share would have been as
follows (see Note 10):
For the Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
2004 | 2003 | 2002 | ||||||||||
Net loss as reported
|
$ | (4,633,400 | ) | $ | (9,924,880 | ) | $ | (1,556,866 | ) | |||
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense,
determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of
tax
|
(1,702,904 | ) | (26,244 | ) | (2,448,341 | ) | ||||||
Pro forma net loss
|
$ | (6,336,304 | ) | $ | (9,951,124 | ) | $ | (4,005,207 | ) | |||
Basic and diluted loss per share as reported
|
$ | (0.49 | ) | $ | (1.23 | ) | $ | (0.22 | ) | |||
Basic and diluted loss per share-pro forma
|
$ | (0.67 | ) | $ | (1.23 | ) | $ | (0.56 | ) |
For options granted during 2004, 2003 and 2002, the estimated
fair value of the options granted utilizing the Black-Scholes
pricing model under the Companys plan was based on a
weighted average risk-free interest rate of 1.5%, expected
option life of 10 years for 2004 and 5 years for 2003
and 2002, expected volatility of approximately 147%, 131%, and
117%, and no expected dividends.
The Company has adopted the disclosure requirements of
SFAS No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation Transition Disclosure in its consolidated
financial statements. This statement amends
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INFINITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation to provide alternative methods of transition
for an entity that voluntarily changes to the fair value method
of accounting for stock-based compensation. In addition,
SFAS No. 148 amends the disclosure provision of
SFAS No. 123 to require more prominent disclosure
about the effects of an entitys accounting policy
decisions with respect to stock-based employee compensation on
reported net income.
In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
issued SFAS No. 123R, Share-Based Payment,
which amends SFAS No. 123 and requires companies to
recognize in the statement of operations the grant date fair
value of stock options and other equity-based compensation to
employees for fiscal periods after June 15, 2005.
Comprehensive Income (Loss) |
The Company has elected to report comprehensive income (loss) in
the consolidated statement of stockholders equity.
Comprehensive income (loss) is composed of net income (loss) and
all changes to stockholders equity, except those due to
investments by stockholders, changes in additional paid-in
capital and distributions to stockholders.
Income Taxes |
Income taxes are provided for the tax effects of the
transactions reported in the consolidated financial statements
and consist of taxes currently due plus deferred taxes related
primarily to temporary differences between the tax and financial
basis of property and equipment and other assets, oil and gas
properties, and net operating loss carry-forwards using enacted
tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are
expected to reverse.
The deferred tax assets and liabilities represent the future tax
return consequences of those temporary differences, which will
either be taxable or deductible when the assets and liabilities
are recovered or settled. The measurement of deferred tax assets
is reduced, if necessary, by the amount of any tax benefits that
are not expected to be realized based on available evidence that
it is more likely than not to be realized in the form of a
deferred tax valuations allowance.
Asset Retirement Obligations |
Effective January 1, 2003, the Company adopted the
provisions of SFAS No. 143, Accounting for Asset
Retirement Obligations. SFAS No. 143 requires
the Company to record the fair value of a liability for an asset
retirement obligation in the period in which it is incurred.
When the liability is initially recorded, the Company
capitalizes cost by increasing the carrying amount of the
related long-lived asset. Over time, the liability is accreted
each period towards its future value, and the capitalized cost
is depreciated over the useful life of the related asset. Upon
settlement of the liability, the Company reports a gain or loss
upon settlement to the extent the actual costs differ from the
recorded liability. Upon adoption of SFAS No. 143, the
Company recorded a discounted liability of approximately
$447,000 for future retirement obligations and increased net oil
and gas properties by the same amount. The adoption of
SFAS No. 143 had no material effect on earnings in all
periods presented. The majority of the asset retirement
obligation to be recognized relates to the projected costs to
plug and abandon oil and gas wells. Liabilities are also
recorded for compressor and field facilities.
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INFINITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
The following table reflects the components of the change in the
carrying amount of the asset retirement obligation.
2004 | 2003 | |||||||
Asset retirement obligation at January 1
|
$ | 520,638 | $ | 447,357 | ||||
Liabilities incurred in the current period
|
93,349 | 56,008 | ||||||
Accretion expense
|
21,036 | 17,273 | ||||||
Asset retirement obligation at December 31
|
$ | 635,023 | $ | 520,638 | ||||
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements |
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123(R),
Share-Based Payment, which is a revision of
SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation. SFAS No. 123(R) is effective for
public companies for interim or annual periods beginning after
June 15, 2005, supersedes APB Opinion No. 25,
Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and
amends SFAS No. 95, Statement of Cash
Flows. SFAS No. 123(R) requires all share-based
payments to employees, including grants of employee stock
options, to be recognized in the financial statements based on
their fair values, beginning with the first interim or annual
period after June 15, 2005, with early adoption encouraged.
The pro forma disclosures, previously permitted under
SFAS No. 123, no longer will be an alternative to
financial statement recognition. SFAS No. 123(R) also
requires the tax benefits in excess of recognized compensation
expenses to be reported as a financing cash flow, rather than as
an operating cash flow as required under current literature.
This requirement may serve to reduce the Companys future
cash provided by operating activities and increase future cash
provided by financing activities, to the extent of associated
tax benefits that may be realized in the future.
The Company is required to adopt SFAS No. 123(R) in
its third quarter of fiscal 2005, beginning July 1, 2005.
Under SFAS No. 123(R), Infinity must determine the
appropriate fair value model to be used for valuing share-based
payments, the amortization method for compensation cost, and the
transition method to be used at date of adoption. The transition
methods include prospective and retroactive adoption options.
Under the retroactive options, prior periods may be restated
either as of the beginning of the year of adoption or for all
periods presented. The prospective method requires that
compensation expense be recorded for all unvested stock options
and restricted stock at the beginning of the first quarter of
adoption of SFAS No. 123(R); the retroactive methods
would record compensation expense for all unvested stock options
and restricted stock beginning with the first period restated.
Infinity is evaluating the requirements of
SFAS No. 123(R), and expects that the adoption of
SFAS No. 123(R) will not have a material impact on
consolidated results of operations and earnings per share as all
outstanding options are fully vested.
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 153,
Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets An Amendment
of APB Opinion No. 29, Accounting for Nonmonetary
Transactions. SFAS No. 153 eliminates the
exception from fair value measurement for nonmonetary exchanges
of similar productive assets in paragraph 21(b) of APB
Opinion No. 29, Accounting for Nonmonetary
Transactions, and replaces it with an exception for
exchanges that do not have commercial substance.
SFAS No. 153 specifies that a nonmonetary exchange has
commercial substance if the future cash flows of the entity are
expected to change significantly as a result of the exchange.
SFAS No. 153 is effective for the fiscal periods
beginning after June 15, 2005. The Company is currently
evaluating the effect that the adoption of
SFAS No. 153 will have on consolidated results of
operations and financial condition but does not expect it to
have a material impact.
Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 106 was released in
September 2004. SAB 106 expresses the SEC staffs
views on the interaction of SFAS No. 143 and the full
cost method and provides guidance on computing the full cost
ceiling as well as depreciation, depletion and amortization.
SAB 106 also requires additional
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INFINITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
disclosures regarding how the application of
SFAS No. 143 has affected the ceiling test and
depreciation, depletion and amortization. The Company adopted
SAB 106 during the fourth quarter of 2004 and experienced
no significant impact on its depletion or ceiling test
calculation.
Note 2 | Accounts Receivable |
Accounts receivable consists of the following:
December 31, | |||||||||
2004 | 2003 | ||||||||
Accounts receivable oil field services
|
$ | 2,739,816 | $ | 1,171,886 | |||||
Revenue receivable oil and gas production
|
722,372 | 652,401 | |||||||
Other receivables
|
116,736 | 22,355 | |||||||
Total receivables
|
3,578,924 | 1,846,642 | |||||||
Less allowance for doubtful accounts
|
(85,476 | ) | (80,000 | ) | |||||
Net receivables
|
$ | 3,493,448 | $ | 1,766,642 | |||||
Note 3 | Property and Equipment |
Property and equipment consists of the following:
December 31, | |||||||||
2004 | 2003 | ||||||||
Buildings, site costs and improvements
|
$ | 776,517 | $ | 2,208,587 | |||||
Machinery, equipment, vehicles and aircraft
|
13,779,444 | 15,758,828 | |||||||
Office furniture and equipment
|
257,253 | 276,135 | |||||||
Total cost
|
14,813,214 | 18,243,550 | |||||||
Less accumulated depreciation
|
(6,048,887 | ) | (8,199,722 | ) | |||||
Net property and equipment
|
$ | 8,764,327 | $ | 10,043,828 | |||||
Note 4 | Intangibles |
Intangibles consist of the following:
December 31, | ||||||||
2004 | 2003 | |||||||
Loan costs
|
$ | 4,032,489 | $ | 8,812,297 | ||||
Non-compete
|
300,000 | 300,000 | ||||||
Goodwill
|
225,000 | 225,000 | ||||||
Other
|
55,870 | 55,870 | ||||||
4,613,359 | 9,393,167 | |||||||
Less accumulated amortization
|
(3,116,283 | ) | (5,440,178 | ) | ||||
Net intangibles
|
$ | 1,497,076 | $ | 3,952,989 | ||||
During 2004, 2003 and 2002, the Company recorded amortization
expense related to intangibles, excluding amounts capitalized,
of $2,100,351, $6,210,738, and $241,272, respectively. Of the
total amortization expense
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INFINITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
related to intangibles, the Company recorded amortization of
loan costs of $2,097,329, $6,200,633, and $234,680, respectively.
Loan costs consist of the following at December 31, 2004:
Accumulated | ||||||||||||||||||||
Non-cash | Cash | Total | Amortization | Net | ||||||||||||||||
Description of Notes or Agreement | Loan Costs | Loan Costs | Loan Costs | 12/31/2004 | Book Value | |||||||||||||||
8% subordinated convertible notes
|
$ | 1,375,464 | $ | 51,159 | $ | 1,426,623 | $ | (1,270,968 | ) | $ | 155,655 | |||||||||
7% subordinated convertible notes
|
2,178,944 | 72,605 | 2,251,549 | (1,384,924 | ) | 866,625 | ||||||||||||||
$25,000,000 development credit facility
|
| 166,506 | 166,506 | (63,944 | ) | 102,562 | ||||||||||||||
Various other financing arrangements
|
| 187,811 | 187,811 | (8,333 | ) | 179,478 | ||||||||||||||
Total
|
$ | 3,554,408 | $ | 478,081 | $ | 4,032,489 | $ | (2,728,169 | ) | $ | 1,304,320 | |||||||||
Substantially all of the net book value of loan costs at
December 31, 2004 will expensed in 2005 as a result of debt
repayments or conversion.
Note 5 Notes Receivable
The Company received a three year note for $1,620,000 when it
sold its Kansas producing properties in May 2002. The note had
an outstanding balance as of December 31, 2004 and 2003 of
approximately $1,581,000 and $1,597,000, respectively. Interest
accrues on the note at 8% per annum with quarterly
payments, based on a 30 year amortization, of $35,000,
including interest, due on the first day of November, February,
May and August with a balloon payment due May 1, 2005. The
note is collateralized by the oil producing properties that were
sold.
Note 6 Accrued Liabilities
Accrued liabilities consist of:
December 31, | ||||||||
2004 | 2003 | |||||||
Production taxes payable current portion
|
$ | 235,919 | $ | 282,752 | ||||
Oil and gas revenue payable to oil and gas property owners
|
130,308 | 158,318 | ||||||
Accrued interest
|
223,195 | 223,060 | ||||||
Other accrued liabilities, principally accrued drilling costs
|
3,906,990 | 302,639 | ||||||
$ | 4,496,412 | $ | 966,769 | |||||
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INFINITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
Note 7 Long-Term Debt and Convertible
Notes Payable
Long term debt consists of the following:
December 31, | ||||||||
2004 | 2003 | |||||||
8% subordinated convertible notes payable, due
June 13, 2006
|
$ | 2,493,000 | $ | 2,793,000 | ||||
7% subordinated convertible notes payable, due
April 22, 2007
|
11,516,698 | 11,184,000 | ||||||
$25,000,000 development credit facility with U.S. Bank,
repaid in full and terminated on January 13, 2005
|
5,000,000 | 5,500,000 | ||||||
Bridge loan with related party; interest at 7%, repaid in full
during 2004
|
| 3,000,000 | ||||||
Note payable to seller (for a 50% interest in an airplane), with
interest at 7.25% due on a quarterly basis. The Company is
required to make annual principal payments equal to 5% of the
current outstanding principal until paid in full. The seller can
call the note if the bank calls its note for the original
purchase of the airplane. The note is collateralized by the
Companys 50% interest in the airplane with a net book
value of $2,167,717
|
2,326,201 | 2,326,201 | ||||||
Various revolving credit and term loans with LaSalle Bank with
interest at prime plus 1.25%, repaid in full and terminated on
January 13, 2005
|
3,582,533 | 1,391,505 | ||||||
Various other collateralized notes repaid in full and terminated
no later than January 31, 2005
|
546,058 | 1,797,943 | ||||||
$ | 25,464,490 | $ | 27,992,649 | |||||
Maturities of long-term debt are as follows:
Long-Term Debt | ||||
Year Ending December 31, | and Convertible Notes | |||
2005
|
$ | 124,354 | ||
2006
|
2,603,495 | |||
2007
|
11,621,668 | |||
2008
|
99,721 | |||
2009
|
9,222,924 | |||
Thereafter
|
1,792,328 | |||
$ | 25,464,490 | |||
Certain subordinated notes have converted in 2005, as discussed
below. However, the table above reflects the maturity of the
convertible notes and the note payable to seller in accordance
with their stated terms. All other borrowings under secured
credit facilities and revolving and term loans were paid in full
in January 2005 with proceeds from the Senior Secured Notes
Facility discussed in Note 16 and the maturities for that
debt have been presented in the financial statements in
accordance with the terms of the Notes due January 13, 2009.
Convertible Subordinated Notes |
8% Convertible Subordinated Notes |
Effective June 13, 2001, the Company sold $6,475,000 in
8% Subordinated Convertible Notes in a private placement in
which C.E. Unterberg, Towbin acted as the placement agent. A
director of the Company was an officer with C.E. Unterberg,
Towbin. Interest on the notes accrued at a rate of 8% per
annum and was payable
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
in arrears on each December 15 and June 15. The notes were
originally convertible to one share of common stock at
$5 per share and matured on June 13, 2006.
The Company incurred costs of $501,906 associated with the
placement, which has been capitalized as loan costs and is being
amortized using the effective interest method. The Company also
issued warrants to purchase 220,000 shares of common
stock at $5.99. The Company capitalized additional loan costs of
$924,717 related to the fair value of the warrants as determined
using the Black-Scholes pricing model assuming a five year life,
weighted average risk-free interest rate of 8%, expected
volatility of 80.66% and no expected dividend yield.
As the conversion feature of the convertible notes was below the
market value of the stock on the date of issue, the Company
recorded a discount of $1,165,500 related to the intrinsic value
of the beneficial conversion feature. The notes were immediately
convertible and therefore, the discount was immediately
amortized. The Company capitalized the amortization of the
beneficial conversion feature into oil and gas properties not
subject to amortization as the debt was issued in order to
continue exploration and development of projects that were not
currently subject to amortization, and was not used for general
operating purposes.
During 2004, 2003 and 2002, the holders of $300,000, $1,450,000
and $2,232,000 of 8% subordinated convertible notes
converted the debt and accrued interest into 63,179, 295,689 and
454,974 shares of the Companys common stock,
respectively.
On January 13, 2005, the Company called for redemption all
of the remaining 8% subordinated convertible notes
outstanding on February 28, 2005. During January and
February 2005, the holders of all $2,493,000 of
8% subordinated convertible notes converted the debt and
accrued interest into 517,296 shares of the Companys
common stock.
7% Convertible Subordinated Notes |
Effective April 22, 2002, the Company sold $12,540,000 in
7% Subordinated Convertible Notes in a private placement in
which C.E. Unterberg, Towbin acted as the placement agent. A
director of the Company was an officer with C.E. Unterberg,
Towbin. In addition, to the extent a holder of the
Companys 8% Subordinated Convertible Notes converted
any of their notes and the accrued interest to stock, and
purchased 7% Subordinated Convertible Notes, these parties
would be related parties. Interest on the 7% subordinated
notes accrues at a rate of 7% per annum and is payable in
arrears on each April 15 and October 15. The Company can elect
to pay the accrued interest in cash or in the form of additional
notes issued in increments of $1,000 with residual interest due
in cash. In 2004 and 2003, the Company issued $795,000 and
$379,000 in new notes as payment for interest due. The notes
were originally convertible to one share of common stock at
$8.625 per share and mature on April 22, 2007. The
loan indenture for the 7% notes contains anti-dilution
provisions that require the Company to adjust the conversion
price of the notes if stock is sold at a price less than the
conversion price. At December 31, 2004, the conversion
price was $7.766 per share. In connection with the
adjustment of the conversion price, the Company recorded a
charge of approximately $354,000 related to the additional
shares issuable at the new conversion price.
The notes are subordinated to substantially all the
Companys other existing or future notes payable, capital
leases, debentures, bonds or other such securities.
The Company incurred costs of $865,505 associated with the
issuance of the 7% convertible notes, which have been
capitalized as loan costs and are being amortized using the
effective interest method. The Company also issued warrants to
purchase 200,000 shares of common stock at $9.058. The
Company capitalized additional loan costs of $1,386,044 related
to the fair value of the warrants as determined using the
Black-Scholes pricing model assuming a five year life, weighed
average risk-free interest rate of 7%, expected volatility of
98.30% and no expected dividend yield.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
During 2004 and 2003, the holders of $462,302 and $1,735,000 of
the 7% subordinated convertible notes converted the debt
and accrued interest into 62,685 and 203,712 shares of the
Companys common stock.
On February 25, 2005, the Company called for redemption all
of the remaining 7% subordinated convertible notes
outstanding on April 22, 2005 at a redemption price of
102.8% plus accrued and unpaid interest. During 2005, through
March 23, the holders of $5,950,538 of 7% subordinated
convertible notes at December 31, 2004 have converted the
debt and accrued interest into 783,779 shares of the
Companys common stock.
$25,000,000 Development Credit Facility |
In September 2003, the Company established a Secured Revolving
Borrowing Base Credit Facility (Facility) with a
bank. Interest on the amounts outstanding accrued at prime rate
plus 1.0%. The Company incurred $110,000 in loan costs and
approximately $57,000 in legal costs to establish the facility.
These costs were capitalized as loan costs and amortized using
the effective interest method. The facility was repaid in full
with proceeds from the Senior Secured Notes Facility
discussed in Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial
Statements and terminated on January 13, 2005.
Bridge Loan and Related Agreements Related Party |
On November 25, 2002, the Company obtained a $3,000,000 one
year bridge loan from a related party with an annual interest
rate at Wall Street prime plus 1.0%. In March 2003, the note was
extended to January 2004. In May 2003, the note was amended to
extend the maturity to January 30, 2005. In June 2003, the
loan agreement was amended to waive a portion of the accelerated
payment requirements and to increase the interest rate to 7%.
The Company also entered into a consulting agreement with the
related party in June 2003 under which the related party would
facilitate a $3,850,000 bridge loan that was obtained and repaid
in 2003 and other future financings, if any.
The table below sets forth information about options that were
granted in conjunction with these transactions. All of the
options issued were valued using the Black-Scholes pricing model
assuming a five year life, weighted average risk free interest
rate of 1.5%, expected volatility rates between 125% and 132%
and no expected dividend yield. The option value was capitalized
as loan costs and was amortized using the effective interest
method. The amortization is treated as interest in the
Companys consolidated statement of operations with a
portion capitalized to the non-producing properties developed
with the proceeds of the loan.
The following is a summary of the options granted in connection
with the loan and related agreements:
Options | Option | Loan | ||||||||||
Date of Grant | Granted | Price | Costs | |||||||||
November 25, 2002
|
320,000 | $ | 8.75 | $ | 2,281,718 | |||||||
May 23, 2003
|
150,000 | 8.75 | 730,130 | |||||||||
June 18, 2003
|
125,000 | 8.75 | 642,841 | |||||||||
June 26, 2003
|
225,000 | 8.75 | 1,120,358 | |||||||||
820,000 | $ | 4,775,047 | ||||||||||
During 2004, the Company repaid the loan balance outstanding
with $2,500,000 in cash and the issuance of 125,000 shares
of common stock valued at $4.00 per share.
Revolving Credit and Term Loans |
Effective July 9, 2004, Consolidated borrowed $5,400,000
under an amended credit facility with LaSalle Bank. The amended
facility required monthly payments of $113,493 plus interest
through November 2007,
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
with a final payment of the remaining balance of the note due
December 31, 2007. Amounts outstanding accrued interest at
the prime rate plus 1.25% per annum. The credit facility
was repaid in full with proceeds from the Senior Secured
Notes Facility discussed in Note 16 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements and terminated on
January 13, 2005.
2003 Debt Paid in Full |
In 2003, the Company issued 201,000 five year options and
462,500 five year warrants to purchase common stock at
$8.75 per share and granted a 4% over-riding royalty in
certain producing properties when it obtained three bridge loans
totaling $5,900,000 with interest rates ranging from 2% per
month to 12% per year. The Company capitalized loan costs
of $3,297,390 for the options and warrants and $1,250,000 based
on the estimated fair value for the 4% over-riding royalty
conveyed. The Company used the Black-Scholes pricing model
assuming a five year life, weighted average risk-free interest
rates of 1.5% to 4%, expected volatility between 126.11% and
131.96% and no expected dividend yield to calculate the fair
value of the options and warrants at the date of grant. The
Company repaid all of the loans during 2003 and all of the loan
costs were fully amortized during the year.
Note 8 Stockholders Equity
Stock Split |
In May 2002, the Company effected a 2:1 stock split effective
May 13, 2002. All shares and per share amounts have been
restated to give effect to the stock split.
Private Institutional Placements of Equity |
In January 2004, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of
common stock in exchange for $4,000,000. In November 2004, the
Company issued 1,027,000 shares of common stock in exchange
for $5,237,700. Costs associated with the issuances totaled
$319,644.
Warrants and Options to Non-Employees |
The Company, in conjunction with a public stock offering in
September 1988, issued Class A and Class B warrants to
purchase 425,918 shares of common stock. The 223,496
Class A warrants have expired. During 2002,
163,264 shares of common stock were issued upon the
exercise of Class B warrants for proceeds of $977,911. The
remaining 39,158 Class B warrants expired in June 2002.
During 2001, in connection with the sale of $6,475,000
8% subordinated convertible notes; the Company granted
220,000 warrants to purchase the Companys common stock at
$5.99 per share. During February 2005, all of these
warrants were exercised.
During 2002, in connection with the sale of $12,540,000,
7% subordinated convertible notes; the Company granted
200,000 warrants to purchase the Companys common stock at
$9.058 per share. The warrants expire in April 2007 (see
Note 7).
In connection with obtaining $5,000,000 of bridge loans in March
and November 2002, the Company granted five year options to
purchase the Companys common stock; 250,000 at $7.34 and
320,000 at $8.75 per share (see Note 7). Subsequent to
December 31, 2004 and through March 23, 2005, 77,850
of the $7.34 options and 191,000 of $8.75 options were exercised.
During 2003, in connection with the issuance of $1,000,000 of
bridge notes, which were paid in full in 2003, the Company
granted 212,500 warrants to purchase the Companys common
stock at $8.75 per share. The warrants expire in April 2008
(see Note 7). During February 2005, warrants on
8,000 shares were exercised under cashless exercise
provisions resulting in the issuance of 2,257 shares of
common stock.
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INFINITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
During 2003, in connection with the issuance of $3,850,000 in
bridge notes which were paid in full in 2003, the Company
granted 250,000 warrants to purchase the Companys common
stock at $8.75 per share. The warrant agreement contains
anti-dilution provisions that require the Company to adjust the
exercise price and change the number of warrants outstanding if
the Company sells stock at less than the exercise price. During
January and November 2004, the warrants were increased by
27,746, to 277,746 warrants with an exercise price of
$7.88 per share and the associated value of approximately
$120,000 was recorded as offering costs. The warrants expire
July 2, 2008 (see Note 7).
In connection with obtaining $1,050,000 of bridge loans in
January and April of 2003 (which were paid in full during 2003),
the amendments of an existing $3,000,000 loan agreement, and a
consulting contract to assist with the facilitation of a
$3,850,000 loan agreement, the Company granted options to
purchase the Companys common shares at $8.75 per
share (see Note 7).
A summary of warrant and option activity with non-employees is
as follows:
Warrant/Option | Weighted Average | |||||||||
Number of Shares | Price Per Share | Price Per Share | ||||||||
Outstanding, December 31, 2001
|
462,422 | $3.22 - $6.00 | $ | 5.75 | ||||||
Granted
|
770,000 | 7.34 - 9.06 | 8.37 | |||||||
Canceled or forfeited
|
(39,158 | ) | 6.00 | 6.00 | ||||||
Exercised
|
(163,264 | ) | 6.00 | 6.00 | ||||||
Outstanding, December 31, 2002
|
1,030,000 | 3.22 - 9.06 | 7.66 | |||||||
Granted
|
1,163,500 | 8.75 | 8.75 | |||||||
Exercised
|
(83,350 | ) | 7.34 | 7.34 | ||||||
Outstanding, December 31, 2003
|
2,110,150 | 3.22 - 9.06 | 8.27 | |||||||
Granted
|
47,746 | 7.88 - 8.75 | 8.24 | |||||||
Outstanding, December 31, 2004
|
2,157,896 | $3.22 - $9.06 | $ | 8.17 | ||||||
Number | Weighted Average | Number | ||||||||||||||||||
Range of | Outstanding at | Remaining | Weighted Average | Exercisable at | Weighted Average | |||||||||||||||
Exercise Prices | December 31, 2004 | Contractual Life | Exercise Price | December 31, 2004 | Exercise Price | |||||||||||||||
$3.22
|
40,000 | 1 years | $ | 3.22 | 40,000 | $ | 3.22 | |||||||||||||
$5.99
|
220,000 | 2 years | $ | 5.99 | 220,000 | $ | 5.99 | |||||||||||||
$7.34 - 9.06
|
686,650 | 3 years | $ | 8.50 | 686,650 | $ | 8.50 | |||||||||||||
$7.88 - 8.75
|
1,191,246 | 4 years | $ | 8.55 | 1,191,246 | $ | 8.55 | |||||||||||||
$8.75
|
20,000 | 5 years | $ | 8.75 | 20,000 | $ | 8.75 | |||||||||||||
2,157,896 | 2,157,896 | |||||||||||||||||||
The following is the weighted average fair value of warrants and
options granted to non-employees:
Weighted Average | ||||
Period Ending December 31, | Fair Value | |||
2002
|
$ | 6.51 | ||
2003
|
$ | 4.98 | ||
2004
|
$ | 4.80 |
Options Under Employee Option Plans |
The Company has adopted stock option plans containing both
incentive and non-statutory stock options. All options allow for
the purchase of common stock at prices not less than the fair
market value of such stock
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
at the date of grant. If the optionee owns more than 10% of the
total combined voting power of all classes of the Companys
stock, the exercise price can not be less than 110% of the fair
market value of such stock at the date of grant.
Options granted under the plans become exercisable immediately
or as directed by the Board of Directors and generally expire
five or ten years after the date of grant, unless the employee
owns more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all
classes of the Companys stock, in which case they must be
exercised within five years of the date of grant. Pursuant to
the plans, an aggregate of 2,338,047 options were available for
grant. The Company granted 403,750, 10,000, and 345,000 options
to employees under the Plans during 2004, 2003 and 2002,
respectively. At December 31, 2004, there were
195,881 shares remaining available under the plans. During
February 2005, the Company granted ten-year options on
165,000 shares at an exercise price of $8.50 per share.
A summary of stock option activity is as follows:
Option Price | Weighted Average | |||||||||
Number of Shares | Per Share | Price Per Share | ||||||||
Outstanding, December 31, 2001
|
1,049,600 | $1.50 - $5.00 | $ | 3.30 | ||||||
Granted
|
345,000 | 7.00 - 8.70 | 8.70 | |||||||
Canceled or forfeited
|
(6,200 | ) | 3.00 - 5.00 | 3.59 | ||||||
Exercised
|
(247,500 | ) | 1.50 - 5.00 | 1.93 | ||||||
Outstanding, December 31, 2002
|
1,140,900 | 1.50 - 8.70 | 5.23 | |||||||
Granted
|
10,000 | 8.75 | 8.75 | |||||||
Canceled or forfeited
|
(61,781 | ) | 3.82 - 8.70 | 7.28 | ||||||
Exercised
|
(62,819 | ) | 1.50 - 5.00 | 3.38 | ||||||
Outstanding, December 31, 2003
|
1,026,300 | 1.50 - 8.75 | 5.25 | |||||||
Granted
|
403,750 | 4.26 | 4.26 | |||||||
Canceled or forfeited
|
(118,500 | ) | 3.00 - 8.75 | 7.22 | ||||||
Exercised
|
(146,300 | ) | 1.50 - 5.00 | 2.92 | ||||||
Outstanding, December 31, 2004
|
1,165,250 | $1.50 - $8.70 | $ | 5.00 | ||||||
Number | Weighted Average | Number | ||||||||||||||||||
Range of | Outstanding at | Remaining | Weighted Average | Exercisable at | Weighted Average | |||||||||||||||
Exercise Prices | December 31, 2004 | Contractual Life | Exercise Price | December 31, 2004 | Exercise Price | |||||||||||||||
$1.50
|
111,000 | 1 year | $ | 1.50 | 111,000 | $ | 1.50 | |||||||||||||
$3.00-3.82
|
183,000 | 1 year | $ | 3.81 | 183,000 | $ | 3.81 | |||||||||||||
$5.00
|
264,000 | 2 years | $ | 5.00 | 264,000 | $ | 5.00 | |||||||||||||
$5.00
|
6,000 | 3 years | $ | 5.00 | 6,000 | $ | 5.00 | |||||||||||||
$8.70
|
237,500 | 3 years | $ | 8.70 | 237,500 | $ | 8.70 | |||||||||||||
$4.26
|
10,000 | 5 years | $ | 4.26 | 10,000 | $ | 4.26 | |||||||||||||
$4.26
|
353,750 | 10 years | $ | 4.26 | 353,750 | $ | 4.26 | |||||||||||||
1,165,250 | 1,165,250 | |||||||||||||||||||
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
The following is the weighted average fair value of warrants and
options granted to employees:
Weighted Average | ||||
Period Ending December 31, | Fair Value | |||
2002
|
$ | 7.10 | ||
2003
|
$ | 5.25 | ||
2004
|
$ | 4.22 |
Subsequent to December 31, 2004, and through March 23,
2005, options on 62,700 shares were exercised for proceeds
of approximately $222,000.
Options |
The Company granted 177,500 options to employees outside its
stock option plans prior to March 31, 2001 with exercise
prices ranging from $1.55 to $4.00 and a weighted average price
per share of $2.76. These options were exercised during 2002.
Note 9 Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes consists of the following:
For the Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
2004 | 2003 | 2002 | ||||||||||
Current income tax expense
|
$ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||
Deferred income tax benefit
|
(1,784,000 | ) | (4,003,321 | ) | (1,226,874 | ) | ||||||
Change in valuation allowance and other
|
1,784,000 | 4,003,321 | 82,846 | |||||||||
Total income tax benefit
|
$ | | $ | | $ | (1,144,028 | ) | |||||
The effective income tax rate varies from the statutory federal
income tax rate as follows:
For the Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
2004 | 2003 | 2002 | ||||||||||
Federal income tax rate
|
(34 | )% | (34 | )% | (34 | )% | ||||||
State income tax rate
|
(6 | ) | (6 | ) | (6 | ) | ||||||
Other temporary and permanent differences
|
| | 1 | |||||||||
Change in valuation allowance and other
|
40 | 40 | (3 | ) | ||||||||
Effective tax rate
|
0 | % | 0 | % | (42 | )% | ||||||
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INFINITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
The significant temporary differences and carry-forwards and
their related deferred tax asset (liability) and deferred
tax asset valuation allowance balances are as follows:
December 31, | ||||||||||
2004 | 2003 | |||||||||
Deferred tax assets
|
||||||||||
Accruals and other
|
$ | 132,000 | $ | 741,000 | ||||||
Net operating loss carry-forward
|
10,387,000 | 9,551,000 | ||||||||
Gross deferred tax assets
|
10,519,000 | 10,292,000 | ||||||||
Deferred tax liabilities
|
||||||||||
Property and equipment
|
4,694,000 | 4,872,000 | ||||||||
Gross deferred tax liabilities
|
4,694,000 | 4,872,000 | ||||||||
Net deferred tax asset
|
5,825,000 | 5,420,000 | ||||||||
Less valuation allowance
|
(5,825,000 | ) | (5,420,000 | ) | ||||||
Deferred tax asset
|
$ | | $ | | ||||||
For income tax purposes, the Company has approximately
$26,979,000 of net operating loss carry-forwards expiring from
2015 through 2024.
During 2004, 2003 and 2002, the Company realized certain tax
benefits related to stock option plans in the amounts of
$172,000, $164,000 and $232,000, respectively. Such benefits
were recorded as a deferred tax asset as they increased the
Companys net operating losses and an increase in
additional paid in capital. The recognition of the valuation
allowance offset the impact of this benefit.
The Company has provided for a valuation allowance of $5,825,000
due to the uncertainty of realizing the tax benefits from its
net operating loss carry-forwards.
Note 10 Commitments and Contingencies
Gas Gathering Contract |
In June 2001, the Company entered into a long-term gas gathering
contract, which expires in December 2008. This contract was
amended April 4, 2003. Under the amended contract, the
Company will pay gas gathering fees per thousand cubic feet
(Mcf) delivered. The Company is obligated to pay a
fee of $.40 per Mcf on the first 7,500,000 Mcf and
$.25 per Mcf thereafter. Additionally, the Company has an
annual volume commitments starting September 1, 2001. The
Companys minimum volume for (i) Year one
600,000 Mcf, (ii) Year two 1,600,000 Mcf,
(iii) Year three 2,000,000 Mcf, (iv) Year four
1,800,000 Mcf, and (v) Year five 1,500,000 Mcf.
If the Company exceeds the minimum in any year, the excess
reduces the following years commitment. If the Company
does not meet the minimum in any year, the shortfall is added to
the following years and at the end of the three years, the
Company was to pay for any shortfall. Through December 31,
2004, the Company had delivered approximately
3,137,000 Mcf. While the Company has failed to deliver the
volumes required under the contract, the pipeline operator has
also not provided the compression and gathering capabilities it
was required to provide under the contract. Management has
received a verbal commitment from the operator that the volume
commitments will be adjusted and management does not believe
there will be a contract shortfall under the renegotiated
volumes and therefore, anticipates no additional costs under the
contract.
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INFINITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
Lease Agreements |
We have certain lease agreements for the use of office space.
The terms of the various leases extend through September 2009.
The following is a schedule by year of future minimum lease
obligations under operating lease arrangements at
December 31, 2004:
Year Ending December 31, | ||||
2005
|
$ | 122,413 | ||
2006
|
111,795 | |||
2007
|
87,743 | |||
2008
|
18,675 | |||
2009
|
14,175 | |||
$ | 354,801 | |||
Rental expense for these and other leases was $133,524, $142,926
and $103,824 for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003
and 2002, respectively.
Financial Consulting Agreement |
In July 2003 the Company entered into an eighteen month
financial consulting agreement with a related party. The Company
issued options to purchase 125,000 shares of common
stock that were valued at approximately $1,094,000 using the
Black-Scholes valuation model, as compensation for entering into
the agreement (see Note 7.) The related party helped
facilitate the $3,850,000 bridge loan that was obtained in July
2003.
Regulations |
The Companys oil and gas operations are subject to various
Federal, state and local laws and regulations. The Company could
incur significant expense to comply with new or existing laws
and non-compliance could have a material adverse effect on the
Companys operations.
Environmental |
The Company uses injection wells to dispose of water into
underground rock formations. If future wells produce water of
lesser quality than allowed under state laws or if water is
produced at rates greater than can be injected, the Company
could incur additional costs to dispose of its water.
Fixed Price Delivery Contracts |
The Company entered into fixed price delivery contracts for
natural gas from April 1, 2004 through March 31, 2006.
See Note 1.
Note 11 Retirement Plan
The Company has a 401(k) plan covering substantially all of the
employees of the oil field services subsidiary. There were no
Company contributions made to the plan during 2003 and 2002.
Effective January 1, 2004, the Company began matching,
dollar for dollar, employee contributions up to 4% of gross pay.
The Company expensed $111,739 of such contributions during 2004.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
Note 12 Industry Segments
The Company reports segment information in accordance with
SFAS No. 131, Disclosures about Segments of an
Enterprise and Related Information, which requires
disclosure of information related to certain operating segments
of the Company.
The Companys operations have been classified into two
industry segments: (i) Oil Field Services; and
(ii) Oil and Gas Production. The Oil Field Services segment
of the Company is directed at services associated with the
drilling and completion of oil and gas wells, including
cementing, acidizing, fracturing, nitrogen pumping and water
hauling and has operations in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Wyoming. The
Oil and Gas Production segment of the Company is engaged in the
acquisition, exploration, development and production of natural
gas and crude oil in Colorado, Texas and Wyoming.
The Oil Field Services segment had eliminated inter-company
sales of approximately $2,100,000 in 2002 and less than $20,000
during 2003. There were no such sales in 2004.
Oil Field | Oil & Gas | Corporate and | ||||||||||||||
Services | Production | Other | Total | |||||||||||||
Revenue
|
||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2002
|
$ | 8,570,631 | $ | 2,367,713 | $ | | $ | 10,938,344 | ||||||||
December 31, 2003
|
11,634,457 | 6,589,281 | | 18,223,738 | ||||||||||||
December 31, 2004
|
14,720,979 | 6,267,453 | | 20,988,432 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion
|
||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2002
|
1,485,495 | 273,936 | 23,155 | 1,782,586 | ||||||||||||
December 31, 2003
|
1,420,952 | 1,561,247 | 92,048 | 3,074,247 | ||||||||||||
December 31, 2004
|
1,450,450 | 3,611,056 | 136,475 | 5,197,981 | ||||||||||||
Ceiling write-down
|
||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2002
|
| | | | ||||||||||||
December 31, 2003
|
| 2,975,000 | | 2,975,000 | ||||||||||||
December 31, 2004
|
| 4,100,000 | | 4,100,000 | ||||||||||||
Operating income (loss)
|
||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2002
|
37,285 | (299,079 | ) | (1,670,865 | ) | (1,932,659 | ) | |||||||||
December 31, 2003
|
1,411,218 | (1,629,866 | ) | (2,061,353 | ) | (2,280,001 | ) | |||||||||
December 31, 2004
|
2,669,319 | (4,823,147 | ) | (2,144,479 | ) | (4,298,307 | ) | |||||||||
Total assets, net
|
||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2003
|
9,069,144 | 40,220,115 | 5,977,019 | 55,266,278 | ||||||||||||
December 31, 2004
|
10,972,094 | 48,001,256 | 5,074,913 | 64,048,263 | ||||||||||||
Capital expenditures
|
||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2002
|
1,561,357 | 14,695,044 | 865,505 | 17,121,906 | ||||||||||||
December 31, 2003
|
459,820 | 6,076,125 | 197,567 | 6,733,512 | ||||||||||||
December 31, 2004
|
2,246,622 | 15,652,421 | 52,921 | 17,951,964 |
Note 13 Significant Customers
During 2004, the Company had oil field service sales to three
unrelated third parties of approximately $4,980,000,
representing approximately 34% of net sales. In addition, during
2004, the Company sold approximately $6,209,000 or 99% of its
oil and gas revenue to two unrelated customers.
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INFINITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
During 2003, the Company had oil field service sales to one
unrelated third party of approximately $1,150,000, representing
approximately 10% of net sales. In addition, during 2003, the
Company sold approximately $6,453,000 or 98% of its oil and gas
revenue, to two unrelated customers.
During 2002, the Company had oil field service sales to one
unrelated third party of approximately $1,569,000, representing
approximately 14% of net sales. In addition, during 2002, the
Company sold approximately $2,107,000 or 89% of its oil and gas
revenue to three unrelated companies.
Receivables outstanding at December 31, 2004 and 2003 from
significant customer sales were approximately $1,879,000 and
$529,000, or 53% and 30% of total accounts receivable at such
date, respectively.
Note 14 | Fair Value of Financial Instruments |
The carrying value of the Companys cash balance, accounts
receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities represents
the fair value of the accounts. The fair value of the
Companys long-term debt with financial institutions and
equipment financing companies approximates the carrying value
because (i) interest rates are variable or (ii) the
debt instruments were executed at rates comparable to current
rates for similar notes. The fair value of the Companys
other long-term debt obligations cannot be determined due to the
nature of the transactions which created the debt, and
comparable market value information is not readily determinable
without incurring excessive costs. See Note 7 for the terms
of the long-term debt obligations.
Note 15 | Earnings Per Share |
For the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, all
potential Company shares of common stock are anti-dilutive.
As of December 31, 2004, 2003, and 2002, the impact of
5,320,892, 4,991,746, and 4,473,413, respectively, of potential
shares of common stock were not included because their effect
was anti-dilutive.
See Note 8 and Note 16 regarding options and warrants issued in
2005.
Note 16 | Subsequent Event |
Senior Secured Notes Facility |
On January 13, 2005, the Company entered into a securities
purchase agreement (the Senior Secured
Notes Facility) with affiliates of Promethean Asset
Management, LLC and Angelo, Gordon & Co., L.P.
(collectively, the Buyers), pursuant to which
Infinity sold, and the Buyers purchased, $30 million
aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes (the
Notes) due January 13, 2009 and five-year
warrants to purchase 924,194 shares of common stock at
an exercise price of $9.09 per share and
732,046 shares of common stock at an exercise price of
$11.06 per share (collectively, the Warrants).
The Notes have an initial maturity of 48 months subject to
extension for an additional twelve months upon the mutual
agreement of Infinity and the Buyers. The Notes bear interest at
3-month LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) plus
675 basis points, adjusted the first business day of each
calendar quarter. The Notes are secured by essentially all of
the assets of Infinity and its subsidiaries and are guaranteed
by each of Infinitys active subsidiaries. The Notes are
redeemable by Infinity for cash at any time during the first
year at 105% of par value, declining by 1% per year
thereafter (101% during any extended maturity period), together
with any accrued and unpaid interest. Under certain
circumstances, Infinity has the option to repay the Notes with
direct issuances of shares of registered common stock in lieu of
cash.
At quarterly intervals and over a three-year period, commencing
in the third quarter of 2005, Infinity has the option to sell
additional notes (the Additional Notes), along with
additional warrants, in amounts of up to $15 million in any
rolling twelve-month period and up to a maximum of
$45 million. The Additional Notes would have an initial
maturity of 42 months (54 months if the maturity of
the initial Notes is extended). The
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INFINITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
issuance of Additional Notes is subject to Infinitys
future satisfaction of various closing conditions. The ability
to issue Additional Notes or the requirement to prepay Notes
prior to maturity will depend upon a maximum Notes balance
calculated quarterly based generally upon a combination of the
financial performance of Consolidated Oil Well Services, Inc.
and the SEC after-tax PV-10% value of the Companys proved
reserves.
In connection with the issuance of the Notes and Warrants,
Infinity also entered into a registrations rights agreement with
the Buyers pursuant to which Infinity agreed to file a shelf
registration statement covering resales of the ordinary shares
issuable upon exercise of the Warrants.
The Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of January 13,
2005 by and among Infinity and the Buyers of the Notes includes
a covenant that at each date that is the end of a quarterly or
annual period covered by a quarterly report on Form 10-Q or
annual report on Form 10-K (a Determination
Date), at least 20% of the Companys estimate of its
oil and gas production for the 12-month period commencing
immediately after such Determination Date shall be protected
from price fluctuations using derivatives, fixed price
agreements and/or volumetric production payments.
Infinity used approximately $9.2 million of the proceeds
from the sale of the Notes and Warrants to repay all amounts
outstanding pursuant to a Loan and Security Agreement between
LaSalle Bank N.A. and Consolidated, a Credit Agreement between
U.S. Bank National Association and Infinity-Wyoming, and
certain other secured lending agreements, and those credit
agreements have been terminated. See Note 7 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements. Infinity is using the
remainder of the proceeds to pay costs and expenses related to
the sale of the Notes and Warrants and to fund its oil and gas
exploration and development activities.
Note 17 | Supplemental Oil and Gas Information |
Proved Oil and Gas Reserves (Unaudited) |
The following information was developed from reserve reports
prepared by independent reserve engineers:
Natural Gas | Crude Oil | |||||||
(Mcf) | (Barrels) | |||||||
Proved reserves as of December 31, 2001
|
9,224,600 | 138,164 | ||||||
Sales or other deletions
|
| (128,788 | ) | |||||
Revisions of previous estimates
|
(2,042,255 | ) | 85,277 | |||||
Extension, discoveries and other additions
|
89,284,734 | 141,169 | ||||||
Production
|
(676,879 | ) | (53,122 | ) | ||||
Proved reserves as of December 31, 2002
|
95,790,200 | 182,700 | ||||||
Revisions of previous estimates
|
(90,374,776 | ) | 1,991 | |||||
Extension, discoveries and other additions
|
3,175,927 | 66,102 | ||||||
Production
|
(1,080,456 | ) | (57,654 | ) | ||||
Proved reserves as of December 31, 2003
|
7,510,895 | 193,139 | ||||||
Purchases of reserves in place
|
1,476,067 | | ||||||
Revisions of previous estimates
|
(1,230,288 | ) | 16,535 | |||||
Extension, discoveries and other additions
|
1,239,700 | 17,571 | ||||||
Production
|
(953,428 | ) | (33,668 | ) | ||||
Proved reserves as of December 31, 2004
|
8,042,946 | 193,577 | ||||||
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INFINITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
The 2003 revision to the previous estimate of reserves is due
primarily to the following factors:
| operational issues at the existing Labarge wells; | |
| a lack of financial resources to rectify the operational issues on a timely basis or to complete exploration on other wells; and | |
| geological studies that indicate the producing Pipeline wells were producing from the sands rather than the coals thus leading the Company to change the classification of Pipeline from a coal play to a sand play. |
Proved reserves are estimated quantities of crude oil, natural
gas and natural gas liquids which geological and engineering
data demonstrate with reasonable certainty to be recoverable in
future years from known reservoirs under existing economic and
operating conditions.
There are uncertainties inherent in estimating quantities of
proved oil and gas reserves, projecting future production rates,
and timing of development expenditures. Accordingly, reserve
estimates are often different from the quantities of oil and gas
that are ultimately recovered.
All proved reserves are located in the United States.
Proved Developed Oil and Gas Reserves (Unaudited) |
The following information sets forth the estimated quantities of
proved developed oil and gas reserves of the Company as of the
end of each year.
Crude Oil and | ||||||||
Natural Gas | Condensate | |||||||
Proved Developed Reserves | (Mcf) | (Barrels) | ||||||
December 31, 2002
|
38,590,600 | 182,700 | ||||||
December 31, 2003
|
4,724,523 | 124,968 | ||||||
December 31, 2004
|
3,773,033 | 117,031 |
Costs Incurred in Oil and Gas Activities |
Costs incurred in connection with the Companys oil and gas
acquisition, exploration and development activities are shown
below.
For the Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||
2004 | 2003 | 2002 | ||||||||||||
Property acquisition costs
|
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Proved
|
$ | 516,239 | $ | 1,099,120 | $ | 72,383 | ||||||||
Unproved
|
3,717,280 | 661,224 | 2,279,587 | |||||||||||
Total property acquisition costs
|
4,233,519 | 1,760,344 | 2,351,970 | |||||||||||
Development costs
|
6,156,131 | 3,167,700 | 786,095 | |||||||||||
Exploration costs
|
5,294,148 | 3,491,953 | 11,955,351 | |||||||||||
Total costs
|
$ | 15,683,798 | $ | 8,419,997 | $ | 15,093,416 | ||||||||
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INFINITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
Aggregate Capitalized Costs |
Aggregate capitalized costs relating to the Companys oil
and gas producing activities, and related accumulated
depreciation, depletion, amortization and ceiling write-down are
as follows:
As of December 31, | |||||||||
2004 | 2003 | ||||||||
Proved oil and gas properties
|
$ | 41,210,195 | $ | 28,194,858 | |||||
Unproved oil and gas properties
|
15,595,508 | 12,715,834 | |||||||
Total
|
56,805,703 | 40,910,692 | |||||||
Less accumulated depreciation, depletion, and amortization and
ceiling write-down
|
(12,418,315 | ) | (4,748,515 | ) | |||||
Net capitalized costs
|
$ | 44,387,388 | $ | 36,162,177 | |||||
Costs Not Being Amortized |
Oil and gas property costs not being amortized at
December 31, 2004, by year that the costs were incurred are
as follows:
Year Ended December 31, | ||||
2004
|
$ | 6,700,461 | ||
2003
|
1,644,654 | |||
2002 and prior
|
7,250,393 | |||
Total costs not being amortized
|
$ | 15,595,508 | ||
Unevaluated costs include $6,063,000 relating to our prospect in
the Fort Worth Basin of North Central Texas. During 2004,
the Company acquired interests in approximately
32,000 acres in the Fort Worth Basin of North Central
Texas. In October 2004, the Company commenced the drilling of
several exploratory gas wells. Approximately $3,600,000
associated with wells in progress is expected to be classified
as evaluated during 2005.
Unevaluated costs include $6,933,000 relating to our Labarge
prospect in Southwest Wyoming. Substantially all of the acreage
in the prospect is subject to an ongoing Bureau of Land
Management environmental impact statement (EIS). The
EIS must be completed before the Company can continue
development. Approximately $2,100,000 associated with wells in
progress is expected to be classified as evaluated during 2005.
Unevaluated costs include approximately $925,000 relating to our
concessions offshore Nicaragua. The Company expects to execute a
definitive exploration and production contract covering the
approximate 1,400,000 acres during 2005.
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INFINITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
Capitalized Financing Costs |
From inception through December 31, 2004 the Company has
capitalized the following financing costs related to properties
not subject to amortization. As these properties are developed,
the costs are transferred to properties subject to amortization:
As of December 31, | ||||||||
2004 | 2003 | |||||||
Beneficial conversion feature related to the
8% subordinated convertible notes
|
$ | 1,165,500 | $ | 1,165,500 | ||||
Capitalized interest
|
2,880,608 | 2,246,019 | ||||||
Capitalized amortization of loan costs
|
5,440,961 | 4,885,586 | ||||||
Total capitalized finance costs
|
$ | 9,487,069 | $ | 8,297,105 | ||||
Oil and Gas Operations |
Aggregate results of operations in connection with the
Companys oil producing activities are shown below:
For the Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
2004 | 2003 | 2002 | ||||||||||
Revenue
|
$ | 6,267,453 | $ | 6,589,281 | $ | 2,367,713 | ||||||
Production costs and taxes
|
(2,635,892 | ) | (2,920,493 | ) | (1,820,692 | ) | ||||||
Depreciation, depletion, amortization, accretion and ceiling
write-down
|
(7,677,968 | ) | (4,442,097 | ) | (196,627 | ) | ||||||
Results of operations from producing activities (excluding
corporate overhead and interest costs)
|
$ | (4,046,407 | ) | $ | (773,309 | ) | $ | 350,394 | ||||
Depletion per Mcf equivalent
|
$ | 3.06 | $ | 0.92 | $ | 1.11 | ||||||
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INFINITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Relating to Proved Oil and Gas Reserves (Unaudited) |
The following information is based on the Companys best
estimate of the required data for the Standardized Measure of
Discounted Future Net Cash Flows as of December 31, 2004,
2003, and 2002, as required by SFAS No. 69. The
Statement requires the use of a 10 percent discount rate.
This information does not represent the fair market value nor
the expected present value of future cash flows of the
Companys proved oil and gas reserves.
As of December 31, | ||||||||||||
2004 | 2003 | 2002 | ||||||||||
Future cash inflows
|
$ | 56,584,600 | $ | 51,591,800 | $ | 303,392,537 | ||||||
Future production costs
|
(18,552,100 | ) | (16,204,800 | ) | (109,060,912 | ) | ||||||
Future development costs
|
(3,450,000 | ) | (2,912,800 | ) | (16,424,600 | ) | ||||||
Future income tax expense
|
(399,302 | ) | (2,765,262 | ) | (59,269,174 | ) | ||||||
Future net cash flows
|
34,183,198 | 29,708,938 | 118,637,851 | |||||||||
10% annual discount for estimated timing on cash flows
|
(10,470,718 | ) | (8,887,283 | ) | (63,585,181 | ) | ||||||
Standardized measure of discounted future cash flows
|
$ | 23,712,480 | $ | 20,821,655 | $ | 55,052,670 | ||||||
Future cash inflows are computed by applying a year-end spot
market gas price and oil price for the areas of production. The
following table shows the prices that have been used for each
period:
As of December 31, | ||||||||||||
2004 | 2003 | 2002 | ||||||||||
Weighted average gas price per Mcf
|
$ | 6.07 | $ | 6.06 | $ | 3.11 | ||||||
Weighted average oil price per barrel
|
$ | 40.25 | $ | 31.34 | $ | 31.20 |
A subsequent decline in prices received for oil and gas sales
from those used to compute cash inflows ($6.53 per Mcf and
$54.55 per barrel at March 15, 2005) could result in a
requirement that the Company recognize a ceiling write-down to
oil and gas properties in a future period. See also Note 1
to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Future production and development costs are computed by
estimating the expenditures to be incurred in developing and
producing the Companys proved oil and gas reserves at
December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 assuming continuation of
existing economic conditions.
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INFINITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
The following reconciles the change in the standardized measure
of discounted future net cash flow:
For the Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
2004 | 2003 | 2002 | ||||||||||
Beginning of period
|
$ | 20,821,655 | $ | 55,052,670 | $ | 5,622,483 | ||||||
Extensions, discoveries and other additions
|
2,911,800 | 9,004,500 | 77,054,495 | |||||||||
Purchases of reserves in place
|
2,839,535 | | | |||||||||
Sales and transfers
|
| | (547,245 | ) | ||||||||
Net change in sales and transfer prices, net of production costs
|
(4,117,528 | ) | 76,822,907 | 371,265 | ||||||||
Revision of previous quantity estimates
|
241,269 | (170,455,255 | ) | (1,590,027 | ) | |||||||
Development costs incurred during the period
|
5,023,365 | 976,462 | 786,095 | |||||||||
Sales of oil and gas, net of production costs and taxes
|
(3,631,561 | ) | (3,678,788 | ) | (547,021 | ) | ||||||
Changes in future development costs
|
(3,025,685 | ) | 13,143,811 | (252,092 | ) | |||||||
Net change in income taxes
|
1,816,525 | 26,834,091 | (25,423,043 | ) | ||||||||
Changes in production rates and other
|
(1,461,405 | ) | 4,718,632 | (1,337,938 | ) | |||||||
Accretion of discount
|
2,294,510 | 8,402,625 | 915,698 | |||||||||
End of period
|
$ | 23,712,480 | $ | 20,821,655 | $ | 55,052,670 | ||||||
Future income tax expenses are computed by applying the
appropriate period-end statutory tax rates to the future pretax
net cash flow relating to the Companys proved oil and gas
reserves, less the tax basis of the properties involved. The
future income tax expenses do not give effect to tax credits,
allowances, or the impact of general and administrative costs of
ongoing operations relating to the Companys proved oil and
gas reserves.
Note 18 Quarterly Consolidated Financial
Information (Unaudited)
The following table provides selected quarterly consolidated
financial results for the years ended December 31, 2004 and
2003.
Quarter | ||||||||||||||||
First | Second | Third | Fourth | |||||||||||||
($ in thousands, except per share information) | ||||||||||||||||
2004
|
||||||||||||||||
Total revenue
|
$ | 3,567 | $ | 5,045 | $ | 6,606 | $ | 5,770 | ||||||||
Gross profit
|
$ | 1,628 | $ | 2,518 | $ | 3,542 | $ | 2,774 | ||||||||
Net (loss) income
|
$ | (1,765 | ) | $ | (1,102 | ) | $ | 3,121 | $ | (4,887 | ) | |||||
(Loss) earning per share
|
$ | (0.19 | ) | $ | (0.12 | ) | $ | 0.33 | $ | (0.49 | ) | |||||
(Loss) earning per diluted share
|
$ | (0.19 | ) | $ | (0.12 | ) | $ | 0.29 | $ | (0.49 | ) | |||||
2003
|
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Total revenue
|
$ | 3,605 | $ | 5,003 | $ | 5,241 | $ | 4,375 | ||||||||
Gross profit
|
$ | 1,450 | $ | 2,706 | $ | 2,764 | $ | 2,160 | ||||||||
Net (loss) income
|
$ | (622 | ) | $ | (224 | ) | $ | (4,525 | ) | $ | (4,554 | ) | ||||
(Loss) earning per share
|
$ | (0.08 | ) | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | (0.55 | ) | $ | (0.57 | ) | ||||
(Loss) earning per diluted share
|
$ | (0.08 | ) | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | (0.55 | ) | $ | (0.57 | ) |
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INFINITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
The Company recorded full cost ceiling writedowns during the
fourth quarters of 2004 and 2003, of $4,100,000 and $2,975,000,
respectively.
Note 19 Schedule of Condensed Financial
Information
The oil and gas production subsidiary of the Company that owns
more than 25% of the net assets of the Company was restricted
from distributing more than $300,000 to the parent at
December 31, 2004 under the $25,000,000 development credit
facility executed in September 2003. However as such credit
facility was repaid in full and terminated on January 13,
2005; the restriction is no longer applicable. Accordingly, the
condensed balance sheet, statement of operations and cash flow
statement for the parent have not been provided as of and for
the period ended December 31, 2004.
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit | ||||
Number | Description of Exhibits | |||
21 | Subsidiaries of the Registrant | |||
23.1 | Consent of Ehrhardt, Keefe, Steiner & Hottman, P.C. | |||
23.2 | Consent of Netherland Sewell and Associates, Inc. | |||
31.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer of Periodic Report Pursuant to Rule 13a_14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) (Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley act of 2002). | |||
31.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer of Periodic Report Pursuant to Rule 13a_14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) (Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley act of 2002). | |||
32.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002) | |||
32.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002) |