Form 10QSB/A for Fellows Energy Ltd. Quarter Ending September 30, 2005
United
States
Securities
And Exchange Commission
Washington,
D.C. 20549
Amendment
No. 3
to
Form
10-QSB/A
x
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QUARTERLY
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF
1934
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FOR
THE
QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2005
Commission
File Number: 000-33321
Fellows
Energy Ltd.
(Exact
Name of Small Business Issuer as Specified in its Charter)
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Nevada
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33-0967648
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(State
or other jurisdiction of
incorporation
or organization)
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(I.R.S.
Employer
Identification
No.)
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370
Interlocken Boulevard, Suite
400
Broomfield,
Colorado 80021
(Address
of Principal Executive
Offices)
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(303)
327-1525
(Registrant’s
Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Check
whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13
or
15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period
that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject
to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. x
Yes
¨
No
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule
12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes [
] No [ x ]
State
the
number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common equity,
as of the latest practicable date: As of November 8, 2005 there were 47,878,806
shares of the issuer’s $.001 par value common stock issued and outstanding.
Transitional
Small Business Disclosure Format: ¨
Yes
x
No
FELLOWS
ENERGY LTD.
(A
Development Stage Company)
Quarterly
Report on Form 10-QSB for the
Quarterly
Period Ending September 30, 2005
Table
of
Contents
PART
I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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September
30,
2005 (Unaudited)
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3
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Three
and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005 and 2004 (Unaudited)
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4
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Nine
Months Ended September 30, 2005 and 2004 (Unaudited)
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5
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6-13
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September
30,
2005
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23
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PART
II. OTHER INFORMATION
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24
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25
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Explanatory
Note
This
amended quarterly report on Form 10-QSB/A is filed to add inception-to-date
(from November 12, 2003 to September 30, 2005) numbers in accordance SFAS
7, as
well as include our audited balance sheet as of December 31, 2004, to comply
with the Rule 10-01(c)(1) of Regulation S-X. Additionally, this amended
quarterly report is filed to properly value the assets acquired during the
exchange of oil and gas interests from Diamond Oil and Gas and the 3.5 million
shares of common stock issued.
Part
I: Financial Information
Fellows
Energy Ltd.
(A
Development Stage Company)
(Unaudited)
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September
30, 2005
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December
31, 2004
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Assets
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(as
restated)
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Cash
and Cash Equivalents
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$
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2,560,489
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149,027
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Marketable
securities, available-for-sale
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364,347
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—
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Accounts
Receivable
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1,976
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—
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Interest
Receivable
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179
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—
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Prepaid
Expenses
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15,000
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—
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Total
current assets
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2,941,991
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149,027
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Unproved
oil & gas property (as restated)
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10,618,072
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9,043,648
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Equipment,
net of $12,014 and $1,100 accumulated depreciation
respectively
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52,321
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16,563
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Deposits
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475,500
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—
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Restricted
cash
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235,000
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135,000
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Deferred
debt issue costs
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610,022
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—
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Total
assets
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$
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14,932,906
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9,344,238
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Liabilities
And Stockholders’ Equity
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Accounts
payable
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$
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341,474
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434,411
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Notes
payable
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—
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1,556,379
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Total
current liabilities
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341,474
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1,990,790
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Convertible
note payable
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—
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350,000
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Convertible
debenture
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6,145,599
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1,000,000
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Stockholders’
equity:
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Preferred
stock, $.001 par value; 25,000,000 shares
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authorized;
none outstanding
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—
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—
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Common
stock, $.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares
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authorized;
47,878,806 shares issued and outstanding
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47,878
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41,743
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Additional
paid-in capital (as restated)
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13,335,602
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9,556,702
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Stock
issuance obligation
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—
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362,500
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Accumulated
deficit
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(197,189
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(197,189
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Deficit
accumulated during the development stage
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(4,742,089
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(3,760,308
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Accumulated
other comprehensive income
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1,631
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—
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Total
stockholders’ equity
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8,445,833
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6,003,448
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Total
liabilities and stockholders’ equity
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$
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14,932,906
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9,344,238
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See
accompanying notes to financial statements
Fellows
Energy Ltd.
(A
Development Stage Company)
(Unaudited)
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Nine
Months Ended
September
30,
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Three
Months Ended
September
30,
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Inception
(Nov. 12, 2003) to September 30,
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2005
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2004
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2005
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2004
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2005
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Revenue
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$
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—
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$
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—
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$
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—
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$
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—
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$
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—
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Operating
expense
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Exploration
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904,400
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120,591
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640,507
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57,357
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3,157,695
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General
and administrative
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1,770,587
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472,944
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812,909
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198,626
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3,141,867
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Operating
(loss)
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(2,674,987
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(593,535
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(1,453,416
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(255,983
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(6,299,562
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Other
income (expense)
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Interest
expense
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(176,816
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(56,518
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(47,501
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(34,989
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(312,549
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Gain
on Sale of Property
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1,442,674
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—
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—
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—
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1,442,674
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Gain
on extinguishment of debt
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383,531
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—
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—
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—
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383,531
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Miscellaneous
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(3,208
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—
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(2,445
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—
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(3,076
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)
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Total other income (expense)
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1,646,313
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(56,518
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(49,946
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(34,989
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)
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1,510,580
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Loss
before income tax
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(1,028,674
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(650,053
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(1,503,362
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(290,972
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)
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(4,788,982
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Income
tax expense
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—
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—
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—
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—
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—
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Deferred
tax benefit
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—
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—
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—
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—
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—
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Net
Loss
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$
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(1,028,674
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)
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$
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(650,053
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)
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$
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(1,503,362
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)
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$
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(290,972
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)
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$
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(4,788,982
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)
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Other
comprehensive income (loss)
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Realized
gain on sale of marketable securities
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132
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—
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132
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—
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132
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Unrealized
holding gains on marketable securities
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1,499
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—
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1,499
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—
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1,499
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Comprehensive
Loss
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$
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(1,027,175
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)
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(650,053
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)
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$
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(1,501,731
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)
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(290,972
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)
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$
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(4,787,351
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)
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Basic
earnings (loss) per share
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$
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(0.02
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)
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$
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(0.02
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)
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$
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(0.03
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)
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$
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(0.01
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$
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(0.11
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)
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Basic
weighted average shares outstanding
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45,632,281
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42,169,938
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47,878,806
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41,493,150
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43,593,835
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Diluted
earnings (loss) per share
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(0.01
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)
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(0.02
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)
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(0.02
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)
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(0.01
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)
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(0.9
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)
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Diluted
weighted average shares outstanding
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71,700,527
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42,169,938
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73,947,052
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41,493,150
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54,765,940
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See
accompanying notes to financial statements
Fellows
Energy Ltd.
Cash
Flow
Statement
(Unaudited)
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Nine
Months Ended
September
30,
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Inception
(Nov 12, 2003) to
September
30,
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2005
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2004
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2005
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Cash
flow from operating activities:
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Net
income (loss)
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$
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(1,028,674
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)
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$
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(650,053
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)
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$
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(4,788,982
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)
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Adjustments
to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating
activities:
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Loss
on sale of marketable securities
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183
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—
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183
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Gain
on sale of unproved oil and gas property
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(1,442,674
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)
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—
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(1,442,674
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)
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Gain
from extinguishment of debt
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(383,531
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)
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—
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(383,531
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)
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Debt
issue costs and discount amortization
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361,835
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—
|
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361,835
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Depreciation
|
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6,987
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1,100
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12,014
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Expenses
paid with stock issuance
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264,500
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—
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722,000
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Expenses
paid with stock issuance obligation
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—
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—
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304,500
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Interest
paid with stock issuance
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44,711
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—
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|
44,711
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Changes
in operating assets and liabilities:
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Receivables
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(2,155
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)
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—
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(2,155
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)
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Prepaid
expense
|
|
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(15,000
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)
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
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(15,000
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)
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Deferred
debt issue costs
|
|
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(610,022
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)
|
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—
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|
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|
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(610,022
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)
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Accounts
payable
|
|
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(92,937
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)
|
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449,005
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|
399,416
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Net
cash provided by (used in) operating activities
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(2,896,777
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)
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(199,948
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)
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(5,928,951
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)
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
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Cash
flow from investing activities:
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|
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|
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|
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|
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Purchase
of marketable securities
|
|
|
(365,087
|
)
|
|
—
|
|
|
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(365,087
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)
|
Deposits
on unproved oil and gas property
|
|
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(475,500
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)
|
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—
|
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|
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(475,500
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)
|
Proceeds
on sale of oil and gas property
|
|
|
1,930,083
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|
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—
|
|
|
|
|
1,930,083
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Unproved
oil and gas property additions
|
|
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(1,412,673
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)
|
|
(5,257,617
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)
|
|
|
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(3,570,778
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)
|
Restricted
Cash
|
|
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(100,000
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)
|
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(135,000
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)
|
|
|
|
(235,000
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)
|
Purchase
of equipment
|
|
|
(42,745
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)
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
|
(64,355
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)
|
Net
cash provided by (used in) investing activities
|
|
|
(465,922
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)
|
|
(5,392,617
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)
|
|
|
|
(2,780,637
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)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
flow from financing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds
from issuance of convertible debenture
|
|
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6,024,633
|
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1,000,000
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|
|
|
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7,024,633
|
|
Proceeds
from issuance of common stock
|
|
|
922,376
|
|
|
3,698,092
|
|
|
|
|
3,597,468
|
|
Retirement
of former management’s stock
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
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(27,000
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)
|
Proceeds
from notes payable
|
|
|
80,000
|
|
|
625,000
|
|
|
|
|
2,321,000
|
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Payments
on notes payable
|
|
|
(1,252,848
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)
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
|
(1,937,469
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)
|
Net
cash provided by financing activities:
|
|
|
5,774,161
|
|
|
5,323,092
|
|
|
|
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10,978,632
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Net
increase in cash and equivalents
|
|
|
2,411,462
|
|
|
(269,473
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)
|
|
|
|
2,269,044
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|
Cash
and equivalents at beginning of period
|
|
|
149,027
|
|
|
291,445
|
|
|
|
|
291,445
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
and equivalents at end of period
|
|
$
|
2,560,489
|
|
$
|
21,972
|
|
|
|
$
|
2,560,489
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental
Disclosure of Cash Flow and Non-cash Investing and Financing
Activity:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
tax paid
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
Interest
paid
|
|
$
|
81,750
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
|
$
|
107,431
|
|
Non
cash:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Conversion
of $350,000 convertible note into common stock
|
|
$
|
394,711
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
|
$
|
394,711
|
|
Acquisition
of oil & gas interest in exchange for common stock (as
restated)
|
|
$
|
600,000
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
|
$
|
7,005,000
|
|
Contribution
of oil & gas interest in exchange for stock issuance obligation
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
$
|
194,000
|
|
Fees
paid with stock
|
|
$
|
309,211
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
766,711
|
|
See
accompanying notes to financial statements
Fellows
Energy Ltd.
(A
Development Stage Company)
Notes
to Unaudited Financial Statements
September
30, 2005
Note
1 -Basis of Presentation and Nature of Operations
We
have
prepared the accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim
financial information. They do not include all information and notes required
by
generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.
You
should read these financial statements with our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB
for
the year ended December 31, 2004, as well as the 10-QSB for the quarters ended
March, 31, 2005 and June 30, 2005. In our opinion, we have included all
adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary
for a fair presentation. Operating results for the quarters presented are not
necessarily indicative of the results that you may expect for the full
year.
We
are
engaged in the exploration, extraction, processing and reclamation of coal
bed
methane, natural gas, and oil projects in the western United States. We were
incorporated in the state of Nevada on April 9, 2001 as Fuel Centers, Inc.
On
November 12, 2003, we changed our name to Fellows Energy Ltd. Our principal
offices are located in Broomfield, Colorado.
Accumulated
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated
other comprehensive income reflects changes in equity that result from
transactions and economic events from non-operating sources. For the Company,
such items consisted of unrealized holding gains and losses on market securities
for the current period.
Earnings
(Loss) per share
We
compute basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share as net income or loss
divided by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding
for
the period. Diluted earnings per share is similar to basic earnings per share
but also presents the dilutive effect on a per share basis of securities
convertible into common shares (e.g. stock options, warrants and other
convertible securities) as if they had been converted at the beginning of the
periods presented. In periods in which we incur losses we exclude potential
shares from convertible securities from the computation of diluted loss per
share as their effect is antidilutive in those periods.
Stock
Options
We
account for stock options to employees in accordance with Accounting Principles
Board Opinion No. 25 (“APB 25”), Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and
related interpretations. Pursuant to APB No. 25, we record no compensation
expense to employees on the date of grant because in issuing the grants we
set
the exercise price of the underlying stock at or above the market value of
the
stock on the date of the grant. Stock options granted to consultants are
accounted for under the fair value method, in accordance with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (Statement 123), Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation.
Statement
123 and Statement 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation Transition and
Disclosure, require disclosure of pro forma information regarding net income
and
earnings per share. The Statements require that the information be determined
as
if we had accounted for employee stock options under the fair value method
of
the statements. We estimate the fair value of the options we grant at the date
of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following
weighted-average assumptions for the quarter ended September 30, 2005: a
risk-free interest rate of 3%; no expected dividend; a volatility factor of
30.4%; and a maturity date of ten years.
For
purposes of pro forma disclosures, we amortize to expense the estimated fair
value of the options over the options’ vesting period. Our pro forma information
for the third quarter of 2005 is as follows (in thousands, except per share
amounts).
|
|
Nine
Months
Ended
|
|
Nine
Months Ended
|
|
|
|
September
30, 2005
|
|
September
30, 2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
Income (loss) as reported
|
|
$
|
(1,029,309
|
)
|
$
|
(650,053
|
)
|
Deduct:
Total stock based employee compensation expense
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
determined
under fair value based method for all awards
|
|
|
(51,100
|
)
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro
forma net income (loss)
|
|
$
|
(1,080,309
|
)
|
$
|
(650,053
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
and diluted earnings per share—as reported
|
|
$
|
-nil-
|
|
$
|
-nil-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro
forma basic and diluted gain per share
|
|
$
|
-nil-
|
|
$
|
-nil-
|
|
The
Black-Scholes option-pricing model was developed for use in estimating the
fair
value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions, are fully
transferable, and are not subject to trading restrictions or blackout periods.
In addition, option valuation models require the input of highly subjective
assumptions, including the expected stock price volatility. Because our employee
stock options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded
options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially
affect the fair value estimate, it is our opinion that the existing models
do
not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of our
employee stock options.
In
December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standard No. 123(R) (Statement 123(R)), Accounting
for Stock-Based Compensation.
Statement 123(R) establishes standards for the accounting for transactions
in
which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods or services.
This statement focuses primarily on accounting for transactions in which an
entity obtains employee services in share-based payment transactions.
Statement 123(R) requires that the fair value of such equity instruments be
recognized as an expense in the historical financial statements as services
are
performed. Prior to Statement 123(R), only certain pro forma disclosures
of fair value were required. The provisions of this statement are
effective at the beginning of the next fiscal year. Accordingly, we will
adopt Statement 123(R) commencing with the quarter ending March 31,
2006. We believe the adoption of Statement 123(R) may have a material
effect on our results of operations.
Oil
and Gas Property
We
follow
the successful-efforts method of accounting for our oil and gas property. Under
this method of accounting, we capitalize all property acquisition cost and
cost
of exploratory and development wells when incurred, pending determination of
whether the well has found proved reserves. If an exploratory well does not
find
proved reserves, we charge to expense the cost of drilling the well. We include
exploratory dry hole cost in cash flow from investing activities within the
cash
flow statement. We capitalize the cost of development wells whether productive
or nonproductive.
We
expense as incurred geological and geophysical cost and the cost of carrying
and
retaining unproved property. We provide an impairment allowance on a
property-by-property basis when we determine that the unproved property will
not
be developed. We will provide depletion, depreciation and amortization
(DD&A) of capitalized cost of proved oil and gas property on a
field-by-field basis using the units-of-production method based upon proved
reserves. In computing DD&A we will take into consideration restoration,
dismantlement and abandonment cost and the anticipated proceeds from equipment
salvage. When applicable, we will apply the provisions of Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards (FAS) No. 143, “Accounting for Asset Retirement
Obligations,” which provides guidance on accounting for dismantlement and
abandonment cost.
We
review
our long-lived assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances
indicate that an impairment may have occurred. In the impairment test we compare
the expected undiscounted future net revenue on a field-by-field basis with
the
related net capitalized cost at the end of each period. We will calculate
expected future cash flow on all proved reserves using a 15% discount rate
and
escalated prices. Should the net capitalized cost exceed the undiscounted future
net revenue of a property, we will write down the cost of the property to fair
value, which we will determine using discounted future net revenue. We have
recorded no impairment charges on our oil and gas property as of September
30,
2005.
Impairment
of Unproved (Non-Producing) Properties
Unproved
properties are assessed periodically to determine whether or not they have
been
impaired. We will provide an impairment allowance on unproved property at
any
time we determine that a property will not be developed. At September 30,
2005,
we considered our unproved properties economically and operationally viable
and
no unproved properties were surrendered or abandoned during the three months
ended September 30, 2005, in accordance with FAS 19. Our recent activities
in
our properties are further described in Note 10.
Reclassifications
We
have
made certain reclassifications to the 2004 financial statements to conform
with
the 2005 financial statement presentation.
Note
2 - Going Concern
As
shown
in the accompanying financial statements, we have incurred significant operating
losses since inception. From the inception of our oil and gas exploration
business, we have not produced or sold any hydrocarbons. As of September 30,
2005 we have strengthened our financial resources. However, our ability to
maintain profitability and positive cash flow is dependent upon our ability
to
exploit our mineral holdings, generate revenue from our planned business
operations and control our exploration cost. We continue to seek additional
financing. Should we not obtain adequate financing we may not be able to
continue operations at our current scope of activity.
Note
3—Sale of Oil and Gas Property
In
February 2005 we agreed to sell the Circus project for $1.98 million to an
unrelated third party. We have received the full $1.98 million of the proceeds
from the sale. We acquired the leases in October, 2004, with a total cost
through the sale of $487,000. Additionally, we incurred $53,000 of closing
cost
on the sale.
Note
4 -Deposits
In
July
and August 2005, we entered into three separate agreements to option the
acquisition interests in one producing and two exploration oil and gas
properties. In connection with those options, we made deposits totaling
$475,500, to negotiate and close acquisition agreements. One project known
as
the Carbon County project is currently producing and selling 30 million cubic
feet of natural gas per month. The company has placed 300,000 on deposit to
hold
the property, 30,000 of which became non-refundable as of September 30, 2005.
We
expect to close on the project on or before November 30, 2005. We made deposits
of $66,000, $65,000 and $44,500 on other projects for which we are negotiating.
All the funds are fully refundable.
Note
5—Marketable Securities
The
Company determines the appropriate classification of its investments in debt
and
equity securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates such determinations
at
each balance-sheet date. Debt securities are classified as held-to-maturity
when
the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold the securities to
maturity. Debt securities for which the Company does not have the intent or
ability to hold to maturity are classified as available-for-sale.
Held-to-maturity securities are recorded as either short-term or long-term
on
the Balance Sheet based on contractual maturity date and are stated at amortized
cost. Marketable securities that are bought and held principally for the purpose
of selling them in the near term are classified as trading securities and are
reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses recognized in earnings.
Debt and marketable equity securities not classified as held-to-maturity or
as
trading, as classified as available-for-sale, and are carried at fair market
value, with the unrealized gains and losses included in the determination of
comprehensive income and reported in stockholders’ equity.
The
fair
value of substantially all securities is determined by quoted market prices.
The
estimated fair value of securities for which there are no quoted market prices
is based on similar types of securities that are traded in the
market.
Note
6—Note Payable
In
February 2005 we paid $750,000 principal of the 18% $1,500,000 note payable
to
JMG Exploration, Inc., plus accrued interest of $82,000. The remaining $750,000
was due on April 30, 2005.
In
May
2005, we assigned our remaining 50% interest in the Gordon Creek and Weston
County properties to JMG as full payment of the unpaid principal and accrued
interest on the note. As part of the settlement agreement, JMG’s commitment to
spend $2,000,000 in exploration and drilling activity on the two projects by
November 7, 2005 was terminated and JMG granted us the option to re-acquire
our
50% ownership by June 30, 2005 for the amount of $391,000. We exercised this
option in June 2005. Under this transaction, the Company removed itself from
the
liability of the note payable, and re-acquired the 50% ownership in the Gordon
Creek and Weston County properties for $391,000. In connection with this
transaction, we recorded a gain from extinguishment of debt of
$383,531.
Note
7—Related Party Transactions
At
March
31, 2005 we owed $35,000 on an unsecured, 8% demand note payable to an entity
controlled by our CEO. During the quarter ending June 30, 2005, we borrowed
$379,000 and paid down principal of $414,000 on the note, resulting in the
paying off of the remaining balance owed plus interest of $500.
Note
8—Common Stock
In
April
2005 we issued 2,999,265 shares of common stock for the following stock issuance
obligations:
· 200,000
shares of common stock to Quaneco, LLC pursuant to a March 16, 2004
agreement;
· 50,000
shares of common stock to a business consultant pursuant to an August 1, 2004
agreement;
· 150,000
shares of common stock to a business consultant pursuant to a November 8, 2004
agreement;
· 100,000
shares of common stock to a business advisor pursuant to a January 10, 2005
agreement;
· 50,000
shares of common stock to a business consultant pursuant to a February 1, 2005
agreement;
· 2,449,265
shares of common stock on conversion of the 8% $350,000 convertible note issued
September 9, 2003.
In
April
2005, we issued 1,000,000 shares of common stock to Quaneco, LLC pursuant to
a
March 1, 2005 agreement as part of the consideration for the acquisition of
the
Kirby and Castle Rock projects. In accordance with the final purchase agreement,
we have valued these shares at $0.60 per share. See Note 8.
On
May
18, 2005, we closed on the private placement of $1,064,000 of securities. We
incurred an estimated $141,000 of fees and cost, netting approximately $922,000.
We sold 1,936,391 shares of common stock and 818,192 warrants. Each warrant
entitles the holder to purchase one share of common stock for $1.00 until May
18, 2008. We also issued 81,819 of the same warrants to the placement agent
as
additional compensation. We have agreed to register the resale of the shares
sold and the shares underlying the warrants with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission.
In
June
2005, we issued a total of 200,000 shares of common stock in connection with
agreements with a financial consultant.
During
the third quarter ending September 30, 2005, we issued no new or additional
shares of common stock.
Note
9—Convertible Debentures
On
June
17, 2005, we closed a financing pursuant to a securities purchase agreement
with
three accredited investors for the issuance of $5,501,200 in face amount of
debentures maturing at the end of the 27th month from the date of issuance,
and
three year warrants to purchase common stock of the company. The debentures
bear
no interest and the investors paid $3,849,685, after discounts of $1,651,515,
for the debentures. A commission of 9% on the $3.85 million was paid in
connection with the transaction, and we paid $100,000 in legal fees, resulting
in net proceeds to the company of $3,403,267. The debentures are unsecured
and
we are obligated to pay 1/24th of the face amount of the debenture on the first
of every month, starting October 1, 2005, which payment can be made in cash
or
in common stock. We may pay this amortization payment in cash or in stock at
the
lower of $0.60 per share (the Set Price) or 80% of the volume weighted average
price of the stock for the five trading days prior to the repayment date. In
the
event that we make the payment in cash, we shall pay 110% of the monthly
redemption amount. At any time after 90 days from the date that a registration
statement registering the shares of common stock underlying the debentures
and
warrants is declared effective (the Effective Date), and if certain conditions
are met, we have the right to redeem some or all of the debentures in a cash
amount equal to 110% of the face amount of the debentures being redeemed. At
any
time, the debentures are convertible into common stock at the Set
Price.
We
issued
warrants to the investors, expiring June 17, 2008, to purchase 4,584,334 shares
of restricted common stock, exercisable at a per share of $0.649. In addition,
the exercise price of the warrants will be adjusted in the event we issue common
stock at a price below the exercise price, with the exception of any securities
issued pursuant to a stock or option plan adopted by our board of directors,
issued in connection with the debentures issued pursuant to the securities
purchase agreement, or securities issued in connection with acquisitions or
strategic transactions. Upon an issuance of shares of common stock below the
exercise price, the exercise price of the warrants will be reduced to equal
the
share price at which the additional securities were issued and the number of
warrant shares issuable will be increased such that the aggregate exercise
price
payable for the warrants, after taking into account the decrease in the exercise
price, shall be equal to the aggregate exercise price prior to such
adjustment.
Warrants
to purchase 250,000 shares, at the same price and for the same term as the
warrants issued to the investors, have been issued to HPC Capital Management
as
additional compensation for its services in connection with the transaction
with
the investors.
In
addition to the $1,651,515 cash discount, we also recorded a discount of
$626,042 based on a Black-Scholes model valuation of the 4,584,334 warrants
issued to the debenture holders and the 250,000 warrants issued to HPC Capital
Management.
On
September 21, 2005, we closed a financing pursuant to a securities purchase
agreement with two accredited investors for the issuance of $3,108,000 in face
amount of debentures maturing December 21, 2008, and three year warrants to
purchase common stock of the company. The debentures do not accrue interest
and
the investors paid $2,174,947.52 for the debentures. A commission of 8% on
$2,000,000 raised was paid to in connection with the transaction, and we placed
$50,000 in escrow for the payment of future legal fees, resulting in net
proceeds to the company of $1,964,947.52 before $39,000 in associated current
legal fees. Net proceeds will be used for general working capital. The
debentures are unsecured and we are obligated to pay 1/24th of the face amount
of the debenture on the first of every month, starting January 1, 2006, which
payment can be made in cash or in restricted common stock. We may pay this
amortization payment in cash or in stock at the lower of $0.75 per share (the
Set Price) or 80% of the volume weighted average price of the stock for the
five
trading days prior to the repayment date, provided that there is an effective
registration statement and the monthly conversion price is greater of than
$0.60. In the event that we make the payment in cash, we shall pay 110% of
the
monthly redemption amount. At any time after 90 days from the date that a
registration statement registering the shares of common stock underlying the
debentures and warrants is declared effective (the Effective Date), and if
certain conditions are met, we have the right to redeem some or all of the
debentures in a cash amount equal to 110% of the face amount of the debentures
being redeemed. At any time, the debentures are convertible to restricted common
stock at the Set Price.
We
issued
warrants to the investors, expiring September 21, 2008, to purchase 2,072,000
shares of restricted common stock, at a price per share of $0.80. The number
of
shares underlying the warrants equals 50% of the shares issuable on full
conversion of the debentures at the set price (as if the debentures were so
converted on September 21, 2005). In addition, the exercise price of the
warrants will be adjusted in the event we issue common stock at a price below
the exercise price, with the exception of any securities issued pursuant to
a
stock or option plan adopted by our board of directors, issued in connection
with the debentures issued pursuant to the securities purchase agreement, or
securities issued in connection with acquisitions or strategic transactions.
Upon an issuance of shares of common stock below the exercise price, the
exercise price of the warrants will be reduced to equal the share price at
which
the additional securities were issued and the number of warrant shares issuable
will be increased such that the aggregate exercise price payable for the
warrants, after taking into account the decrease in the exercise price, shall
be
equal to the aggregate exercise price prior to such adjustment.
Warrants
to purchase 100,000 shares, at the same price and for the same term as the
warrants issued to the investors, have been issued to HPC Capital Management
as
additional compensation for its services in connection with the transaction
with
the investors.
In
addition to the $933,052 cash discount, we also recorded a discount of $614,905
based on a Black-Scholes model valuation of the 2,072,000 warrants issued to
the
debenture holders and the 100,000 warrants issued to HPC Capital
Management.
Note
10—Unproved Oil and Gas Property
On
April
14, 2005, we entered into a letter of intent to purchase the John’s Valley
project, and we are under continuing negotiations to purchase the project or
an
interest in the project through an earn-in arrangement. We have made a payment
of $300,000 toward the purchase. We are currently in negotiations to enter
into
an industry standard earn-in agreement on the project.
On
May 2,
2005, we entered into two option agreements with Thomasson Partner Associates,
Inc. to participate in the Platte and Badger projects located in Garden and
Keith Counties, Nebraska, and Stanley and Hughes Counties, South Dakota. Under
the agreements, the initial project fee is $100,000 for the Platte project
and
$150,000 for the Badger project. Upon execution of definitive agreements we
have
paid Thomasson $80,000 for Platte, and $105,000 for Badger. This is made up
of
half of the initial project fees plus reimbursement of Land Sat cost of $30,000
each. In addition, there will be additional cost for a GeoChem survey on Platte
and an air photo study on Badger for the amounts of $13,000 and $12,000
respectively. The geochemical survey and analysis has commenced on the Platte
project in preparation for target delineation. We have made payments toward
the
total cost of these projects due to Thomasson by paying $50,000 for Platte
and
$75,000 for Badger. The total cost of these projects is $143,000 and $217,000
respectively.
In
March
2005 we agreed, subject to customary closing conditions, with Quaneco to acquire
a 12.5% working interest in the Kirby and Castle Rock Coal Bed Methane projects
for $3,850,000 in cash and one million dollars worth of shares of restricted
common stock. In April 2005 we issued Quaneco, 1,000,000 shares of our common
stock in connection with this agreement. On June 23, 2005, we entered into
a
definitive purchase agreement with Quaneco and paid $500,000 toward the
purchase, which vests in us a pro rata portion of the 12.5% interest, and we
had
until September 1, 2005 to pay additional amounts of the purchase price and
vest
in additional amounts. During the quarter ending September 30, 2005, we
negotiated with Quaneco for an extension of the time to make payments, but
have
not yet finalized any extension. Under the terms of the agreement, we will
participate in a 48 well drilling program during 2005 on the Kirby project
that
will extend out from an existing 16 well pilot program of previously drilled
wells. The other working interest owners in the Kirby project include Quaneco
(25.0%), Pinnacle Gas Resources (50%) and Galaxy Energy Corporation (12.5%).
Operations continue on the dewatering and discharge of water from the first
16
wells drilled on the Kirby project. The construction of the pipeline to service
the project is nearing completion. The water treatment plant is completed and
under operation. We believe that production is imminent from the first 16 wells,
while the drilling of the next 48 wells on Kirby is underway, and permits have
been applied for for the drilling on the first 48 wells on Castle
Rock.
On
September 12, 2005, we entered into an agreement to purchase a gas field in
Carbon County, Utah (the “Carbon County Project”) currently producing
approximately 30 million cubic feet of natural gas per month. The field
comprises 5,953 gross acres (4,879 net acres) with three gas wells currently
producing and has an additional six wells drilled that are presently shut-in.
Production is derived from the Ferron Sandstone formation, and the gas is
marketed into the adjacent gas pipeline operated by Questar Gas Resources.
The
field has potential for 20 additional well sites on 160 acre spacing on the
undeveloped acreage. The property is adjacent to our Gordon Creek project and
to
the successful Drunkards Wash field originally developed by River Gas Corp.
The
closing of the purchase agreement is subject to numerous terms and conditions,
including technical and legal due diligence which we are in the process of
completing, and anticipate closing the acquisition by the end of November.
A
favorable engineering study has been completed by Sproule & Associates
verifying the proven, developed producing reserves and undeveloped reserves.
On
October 25, 2005, the Company announced that it had entered into a participation
agreement with Mountain Oil and Gas, Inc., Creston Resources Ltd,
and
Homeland Gas and Oil Ltd. (collectively “Creston”), and is completing
arrangements with private investors, whereby the Company will supply operating
expertise and program supervision to earn working interests in up to 45
producing oil wells in the Uintah Basin of Utah. The Company will immediately
commence a rework program to re-complete previously-completed zones and extend
behind pipe reserves in the wells, located primarily in the prolific
Altamont-Bluebell Field, which has produced over 350 million barrels of oil
equivalent. Creston
will retain the current or historical production while Fellows and the private
investors will earn a variable percentage of the production increase resulting
from the reworking operations. Work is scheduled to begin on the first four
wells immediately, maintaining continuous operations until all wells have been
brought to full potential.
Under
the
participation agreement, Fellows will begin reworking wells as necessary to
revitalize production across the 9,000 acres that pertain to the wells.
Due
to
the over-pressured, fractured nature of reservoir in the field, as well as
the
large vertical extent of potential pay zones, many of the wells have formation
damage resulting from high drilling mud weights and cementing operations. These
conditions have left many zones unable to produce to their potential. Fellows
will employ a variety of conventional and innovative proprietary techniques
to
reduce the effects of formation damage and increase oil and gas
recovery.
In
mid-2004 we drilled the 10-33C2 well on the Johns Valley Project in Utah to
its
planned depth of 1,365 feet. We drilled through a potentially productive coal
seam. We cored the well and have sent the core to a lab for evaluation. We
have
expensed the cost of this well as exploration expense. On April 14, 2005, we
entered into a letter of intent to purchase the project, and we are under
continuing negotiations to purchase the project or an interest in the project
through an earn-in arrangement.
On
August
12, 2005 we entered into a Purchase and Option Agreement with Western States
Molybdenum Company (“Western States”) for the purchase of all of its interests
in oil and gas properties in Southern Utah. In the event we make the purchase,
the negotiated price in $100,000, net of deposits previously made. We have
through December 31, 2005 to exercise the option.
The
last
four agreements described above are the result of negotiations that took place
during the quarter and were the subject of the $300,000, $66,000, $65,000 and
$44,500 refundable deposits, respectively, described in Note 4 - Deposits.
Item 2. Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward-Looking
Statements
This
report includes certain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements
are statements that predict the occurrence of future events and are not based
on
historical fact. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of
forward-looking terminology, such as “may”, “shall”, “will”, “could”, “expect”,
“estimate”, “anticipate”, “predict”, “probable”, “possible”, “should”,
“continue”, or similar terms, variations of those terms or the negative of those
terms. We have written the forward-looking statements specified in the following
information on the basis of assumptions we consider to be reasonable. However,
we cannot predict our future operating results. Any representation, guarantee,
or warranty should not be inferred from those forward-looking statements.
The
assumptions we used for purposes of the forward-looking statements specified
in
the following information represent estimates of future events and are subject
to uncertainty in economic, legislative, industry, and other circumstances.
As a
result, judgment must be exercised in the identification and interpretation
of
data and other information and in their use in developing and selecting
assumptions from and among reasonable alternatives. To the extent that the
assumed events do not occur, the outcome may vary substantially from anticipated
or projected results. Accordingly we express no opinion on the achievability
of
those forward-looking statements. We cannot guarantee that any of the
assumptions relating to the forward-looking statements specified in the
following information are accurate. We assume no obligation to update any such
forward-looking statements.
Overview
On
January 5, 2004, we began operations as an oil and gas exploration company.
We
acquired interests in certain assets owned by Diamond Oil & Gas Corporation,
in exchange for 3,500,000 shares of common stock. The transaction was deemed
to
have a value of $6,405,000. The assets included certain oil and gas projects,
as
well as the right to enter into the Exploration Services Funding Agreement
with
Thomasson Partner Associates, Inc. of Denver, Colorado. Diamond is controlled
by
our CEO, George S. Young. The operations we plan for 2005 include exploring
leases we have acquired as well as seeking to acquire and explore additional
property. Our goal is to discover substantial commercial quantities of oil
and
gas, including coalbed methane, on the properties.
In
February 2005 we amended our Exploration Services Agreement with Thomasson
Partner Associates. Thomasson Partner Associates provides large-scale
exploration opportunities to the oil and gas industry. By this agreement
Thomasson Partner Associates provides to us the first right to review and
purchase up to a 50% interest (as amended, a 100% interest beginning in February
2005) in oil and natural gas exploration projects developed by Thomasson Partner
Associates. Under the agreement, in 2005, Thomasson Partner Associates will
present to us a minimum of eight project opportunities with the reasonable
potential of at least 200 Bcf of natural gas reserves or 20 million barrels
of
oil reserves. We have the first right to review exploration projects developed
by Thomasson Partner Associates and, after viewing a formal presentation
regarding a project, we have a period of thirty days in which to acquire up
to
100% of the project. We are not obligated to acquire any project. In
consideration, in 2004 we paid to Thomasson Partner Associates a $400,000
overhead fee, and will pay an $800,000 fee in 2005. We also pay a fee for each
project we acquire from Thomasson Partner Associates. The agreement continues
year to year until either party gives 90 days written notice of termination.
Projects acquired from Thomasson Partner Associates include the Weston County
project in Wyoming, the Gordon Creek project in Utah, the Carter Creek project
in Wyoming, the Circus project in Montana and the Bacaroo project in Colorado.
In 2004 we incurred charges from Thomasson Partner Associates totaling
$1,255,000, including the $400,000 overhead fee.
Operations
Plans
During
the next twelve months, we expect to pursue oil and gas operations on some
or
all of our property, including the acquisition of additional acreage through
leasing, farmout or option and participation in the drilling of oil and gas
wells. We intend to continue to evaluate additional opportunities in areas
where
we feel there is potential for oil and gas reserves and production and may
participate in areas other than those already identified, although we cannot
assure that additional opportunities will be available, or if we participate
in
additional opportunities, that those opportunities will be successful.
Our
current cash position is not sufficient to fund our cash requirements during
the
next twelve months, including operations and capital expenditures. We intend
to
continue equity and/or debt financing efforts to support our current and
proposed oil and gas operations and capital expenditures. We may sell interests
in our properties. We cannot assure that continued funding will be available.
We
have
not entered into commodity swap arrangements or hedging transactions. Although
we have no current plans to do so, we may enter into commodity swap and/or
hedging transactions in the future in conjunction with oil and gas production.
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Our
future financial results continue to depend primarily on (1) our ability to
discover or purchase commercial quantities of oil and gas; (2) the market price
for oil and gas; (3) our ability to continue to source and screen potential
projects; and (4) our ability to fully implement our exploration and development
program with respect to these and other matters. We cannot assure that we will
be successful in any of these activities or that the prices of oil and gas
prevailing at the time of production will be at a level allowing for profitable
production.
Recent
Activity
In
February 2005 we agreed to sell the Circus project for $1.98 million to an
unrelated third party. We completed the sale in June 2005. We acquired the
leases in October 2004, with a total cost through the sale of $487,000.
Additionally, we incurred $53,000 of closing cost on the sale.
In
February 2005 we extended our agreement with a financial consultant and are
obligated to issue an additional 50,000 shares to the consultant for
compensation for his services, as well as a monthly fee of $7,500 for three
months through April 2005. In April 2005, we further extended our agreement
with
the financial consultant through October 2005 on the same terms as the prior
extension.
In
March
2005 we agreed, subject to customary closing conditions, with Quaneco L.L.C.
to
acquire up to a 12.5% working interest in the Kirby and Castle Rock Coal Bed
Natural Gas projects for $3,850,000 in cash and one million dollars worth of
shares of restricted common stock. Under the terms of the agreement, we will
participate in a 48-well drilling program during 2005 on the Kirby project
that
will extend out from an existing 16-well pilot program of previously drilled
wells. The other working interest owners in the Kirby project include Quaneco
(25.0%), Pinnacle Gas Resources (50%) and Galaxy Energy Corporation (12.5%).
We
are currently seeking financing to fund our participation in this
project.
On
May 2,
2005, we entered into two option agreements with Thomasson Partner Associates
to
participate in the Platte and Badger projects located in Garden and Keith
Counties, Nebraska, and Stanley and Hughes Counties, South Dakota, respectively.
Under the agreements, the initial project fee is $100,000 for the Platte project
and $150,000 for the Badger project. Upon execution of definitive agreements
we
paid Thomasson Partner Associates $80,000 for Platte, and $105,000 for Badger.
This amount represents approximately of the initial project fees plus
reimbursement of Land Sat cost of $30,000 each. In addition, there will be
additional costs for a GeoChem survey on Platte and an air photo study on Badger
for the amounts of $13,000 and $12,000, respectively. The total cost of these
projects is $143,000 and $217,000 respectively.
On
May
18, 2005, we closed on $1,063,650 in equity financing and issued approximately
545,461 units, at a price of $1.95 per unit, each unit consisting of 3.55 shares
of our common stock, and one and one-half Series A warrants to purchase our
common stock. The units were sold to a limited number of accredited investors
through a private placement memorandum and were exempt from registration under
the Securities Act, pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act. We also
agreed to pay the following to a placement agent: (1) a placement fee equal
to
10% of the gross proceeds received from sales to certain investors identified
by
the placement agent; (2) a warrant or warrants, identical to the warrants
contained in the units, equal to 15% of the number of units issued to certain
investors identified by the placement agent, and (3) a non-accountable expense
allowance of 3% of the aggregate gross proceeds of the private
placement.
Each
whole warrant entitles the holder to purchase one share of our common stock
for
a price of $1.00 per share for three years from the date of purchase of the
unit. The warrants also contain limited anti-dilution rights. The warrants
are
subject to adjustment in the event of (1) any subdivision or combination of
our
outstanding common stock or (2) any distribution by us to holders of common
stock of (x) a stock dividend, or (y) assets (other than cash dividends payable
out of retained earnings) to holders of common stock. In addition, until two
years from the date the registration statement filed pursuant to the
Registration Rights Agreement is declared effective, and except for certain
issuances of our common stock including (A) pursuant to rights, warrants,
convertible securities or options outstanding on the date of issuance of the
warrants, (B) pursuant to the private placement, or (C) in other limited
circumstances, if and when we issue or sell any common stock (including rights,
warrants, convertible securities or options for its capital stock) for a
consideration per share less than the per share purchase price of such common
stock in the private placement, then we shall issue additional common stock
to
the investors so that the average per share purchase price of the shares of
common stock issued to the investors (of only the common stock still owned
by
such investors) is equal to such other lower price per share.
In
June
2005, we paid off the balance on our $1,500,000 loan to JMG Exploration, Inc.,
an affiliate of JED Oil, Inc., through the assignment of the our 50% interest
in
the Weston County and Gordon Creek projects.
On
the
Kirby and Castle Rock projects, operations continue on the dewatering and
discharge of water from the first 16 wells drilled on the Kirby project. The
construction of the pipeline to service the project is nearing completion.
The
water treatment plant is completed and under operation. We believe that
production is imminent from the first 16 wells, while the drilling of the next
48 wells on Kirby is underway, and permits have been applied for for the
drilling on the first 48 wells on Castle Rock.
On
September 12, 2005, we entered into an agreement to purchase a gas field in
Carbon County, Utah currently producing approximately 30 million cubic feet
of
natural gas per month. The field comprises 5,953 gross acres (4,879 net acres)
with three gas wells currently producing and has an additional six wells drilled
that are presently shut-in. Production is derived from the Ferron Sandstone
formation, and the gas is marketed into the adjacent gas pipeline operated
by
Questar Gas Resources. The field has potential for 20 additional well sites
on
160 acre spacing on the undeveloped acreage. The property is adjacent to our
Gordon Creek project and to the successful Drunkards Wash field originally
developed by River Gas Corp. The closing of the purchase agreement is subject
to
numerous terms and conditions, including technical and legal due diligence
which
we are in the process of completing, and anticipate closing the acquisition
by
the end of November. A favorable engineering study has been completed by Sproule
& Associates verifying the proven, developed producing reserves and
undeveloped reserves.
We
will
use the experience of our personnel who participated in the development of
Drunkards Wash to increase current production and expand production in both
the
Ferron Sandstone and in the underlying coal bed methane seams that are not
currently being exploited by the existing wells. We will immediately undertake
to increase production in the existing wells, complete those wells in the coal
for their coal bed methane potential, and thereafter drill additional wells
on
the acreage being acquired.
Oil
& Gas Projects
Weston
County, Wyoming
In
November 2004 we executed a joint venture agreement with JMG Exploration, to
drill our Weston County and Gordon Creek projects. Under the agreement, JMG
Exploration will receive a 50% interest in exchange for spending $2,000,000
in
exploration and drilling activity on the two projects by November 7, 2005.
In
addition, JMG Exploration loaned $1,500,000 to us with a short-term note. In
connection with repayment of the JMG Exploration loan, we have assigned the
remaining 50% interest in the Weston County project to JMG Exploration, subject
to our right to reacquire those interests for approximately $391,000 by June
30,
2005, which right has been exercised. As part of the full settlement of the
$1,500,000 note, JMG Exploration’s commitment to spend $2,000,000 in exploration
and drilling activity by November 7, 2005 has been terminated. In connection
with this transaction, we recorded a gain from extinguishment of debt of
$383,531.
The
Weston County project is a 19,290-acre project on the east flank of the Powder
River Basin. The prospect is a potential extension of an existing producing
field. We are continuing our work and evaluation with JMG Exploration on
permitting and other pre-drilling activities. In addition, we are targeting
nearby locations with potential in the Minnelusa sandstone and Dakota channel
sandstone formations.
Gordon
Creek, Utah
JMG
Exploration will also drill on the 5,242-acre Gordon Creek project, which we
acquired from The Houston Exploration Company for $288,000. The Gordon Creek
project is in an area of known coal resources in Carbon County in eastern Utah
near other operating coal bed methane projects, such as the Drunkard’s Wash
Project, which our project personnel successfully drilled previously for River
Gas Corporation.
Based
on
exploration results, JMG Exploration has indicated its intent to sell a portion
of its working interest to Enterra Energy Trust in an arrangement under which
JED Oil, Inc. under a development agreement with Enterra, will complete any
development programs on the projects. In connection with repayment of the JMG
Exploration loan, we have assigned the remaining 50% interest in the Gordon
Creek project to JMG Exploration, subject to our right to reacquire those
interests for approximately $390,000 by June 30, 2005, which right has been
exercised.
Carter
Creek, Wyoming
In
2004
we purchased the 10,678-acre Carter Creek Project in the southern Powder River
Basin. We plan to commence drilling in the near future at the project, in which
we have a 100% working interest. Based on our analysis of the geologic structure
of this region, we anticipate productive sections in the Cretaceous, Niobrara,
Turner (Frontier) and Mowry layers, in that several existing wells in the Carter
Creek area currently produce oil.
Work
continues to identify additional areas for leasing and drillsite delineation.
We
will continue our evaluation and preparation for drilling the fractured shales.
It is likely that horizontal drilling methods will be identified as an effective
technique to tap into the potential of this field.
Overthrust,
Utah and Wyoming
In
2004
we optioned the Overthrust project for a 65% working interest in 183,000 acres
of oil, gas and coal bed methane leases in northeastern Utah and southwestern
Wyoming from Quaneco, an Oklahoma company. We plan to test the three identified
coal seams that run through much of the area. Previous drilling has included
seven exploratory wells that identified multiple coal seams of Tertiary and
Cretaceous age that appear to be prospective for coal bed methane. Some of
the
coal is of similar age and depositional condition to other productive coal
bed
methane fields.
We
drilled our first well in the project in 2004, the Crane 6-7, in Rich County,
Utah. The well reached a total depth of 4280 feet. We cored coal and
carbonaceous shale over a combined interval of 556 feet. In September 2004
we
received the results from the gas desorption tests from the Spring Valley coal
of the Frontier formation and the coal in the Bear River formation in the well.
Results showed 253 cubic feet of gas per ton on an ash-free basis in the coal
in
the well. Lesser amounts of gas were present in the carbonaceous shale in the
well. These tests corroborate earlier data that was generated by Quaneco, our
partner on the project, suggesting that coal in an area of the project that
lies
a considerable distance north of the Crane 6-7 may contain between 200 and
400
cubic feet of gas per ton. We have expensed the cost of this well as exploration
expense, although we may choose to re-enter the well at a later date. The
overall results indicate the potential for coal in a much wider area to contain
economic levels of coal bed methane, and will help to further guide our ongoing
logging, geologic and drilling operations. We believe the Overthrust project
has
attractive coal bed methane potential, although additional exploration activity
will be necessary to prove up gas reserves.
During
the quarter ending September 30, 2005, we paid $275,000 to Quaneco representing
payment obligations on the project and have negotiated extensions for various
payment and work commitments in the future. We have progressed in the geologic
evaluation of many of the potentially productive coal seams, and have delineated
a number of areas for further work. Previous drilling activities have also
identified reservoir quality sand which we believe has significant potential
for
conventional gas production if present in a favorable structural position.
We
will now review seismic data covering the area to evaluate the conventional
gas
potential simultaneously with our ongoing activities to pursue the coal bed
methane potential of the project. After evaluating the seismic data and further
evaluation of the logs from previous drilling, we will design and implement
the
next drilling phase to target both conventional and coal bed methane
gas.
Bacaroo,
Colorado
In
2004
we optioned the Bacaroo project in Colorado through our affiliation with
Thomasson Partner Associates. We believe the project is an opportunity to
establish conventional oil and gas production with comparatively inexpensive
drilling in areas of established production, while other projects being reviewed
offer longer term, larger potential exploration opportunities. We are acquiring
acreage in the prospect.
Leasing
and seismic evaluation activities continue. One entire target area is now under
lease, and two additional areas are now undergoing leasing. We will perform
additional geologic evaluation and permitting work in preparation for drilling
in early 2006.
Kirby
and Castle Rock Projects, Powder River Basin, Montana
In
March
2005 we agreed, subject to customary closing conditions, with Quaneco to acquire
a 12.5% working interest in the Kirby and Castle Rock Coal Bed Methane projects
for $3,850,000 in cash and one million dollars worth of shares of restricted
common stock. We have paid $500,000 toward the purchase, which vests in us
a pro
rata portion of the 12.5% interest, and we have until September 1, 2005 to
pay
additional amounts of the purchase price and vest in additional amounts. During
the quarter ending September 30, 2005, we negotiated with Quaneco for an
extension of the time to make payments, but have not yet finalized any
extension. Under the terms of the agreement, we will participate in a 48 well
drilling program during 2005 on the Kirby project that will extend out from
an
existing 16 well pilot program of previously drilled wells. We will have
ownership in the previously drilled wells, which are currently being dewatered
and are expected to commence production later in the near future. The other
working interest owners in the Kirby project include Quaneco (25.0%), Pinnacle
Gas Resources (50%) and Galaxy Energy Corporation (12.5%).
We
plan
to participate in a 48 well drilling program during 2005 on the Castle Rock
project that will extend out from four previously drilled core holes. The other
working interest owners in the Castle Rock Project include Quaneco (25.0%),
Enterra Energy Trust (43.75%), Carrizo (6.25%) and Galaxy Energy Corporation
(12.5%).
The
Powder River Basin coalfield of northeastern Wyoming and southeastern Montana
is
an unconventional gas play that offers an unusual combination of comparatively
moderate risk and large economic potential. The large coal deposits of the
Powder River Basin are one of the greatest accumulations of coal in the world.
These coal deposits contain a large resource of biogenic coal bed methane
associated with numerous thick, laterally continuous, relatively shallow (less
than 3,000 feet deep) Tertiary coal beds.
The
Kirby
project is an extension of the Powder River Basin coal bed methane play, which
produces from the Tongue River Member of the Tertiary Fort Union Formation,
on
the western margin of the Basin north of Sheridan, Wyoming. This portion of
the
Basin has already seen considerable production from property owned and managed
by Huber Oil & Gas at Prairie Dog Field which is on the Wyoming side, and
Fidelity Oil & Gas at CX Field which straddles the Montana/Wyoming border.
The Kirby project has 95,000 acres of fee, state and federal leasehold about
10
miles north of Decker, Montana. Fidelity’s CX Field is about 6 miles south of
the southern boundary of the prospect.
A
16-well
pilot well program has been drilled on the Kirby acreage and has continued
well
into its dewatering phase. This
pilot program will test the productivity of the Wall and Flowers-Goodale coal
formations. Gas content data from mud logs and cores taken over these zones
indicates that the prospective coal is fully saturated with gas, which we
believe will lead to a short period of dewatering before commercial gas
production volume is achieved. The engineering firm Sproule Associates, Inc.
has
been retained to perform a resource evaluation of the Kirby project. We believe
hundreds of wells could potentially be drilled on the 95,000-acre Kirby project.
The
Castle Rock project is an extension of the Powder River Basin play on the
eastern margin of the Basin north of Gillette, Wyoming. This portion of the
Basin is where most of the Basin’s production has occurred. The Castle Rock
project has 140,000 acres of fee, state and federal leasehold along the Pumpkin
Creek drainage about 20 miles west of Broadus, Montana. The eastern and northern
boundaries of the prospect are the outcrops of the Sawyer and Flowers Goodale
Coals. Sproule also conducted a resources evaluation of the Castle Rock project
with favorable results.
Circus
Project, Montana
In
May
2004, we optioned the Circus project through our affiliation with Thomasson
Partner Associates. In February 2005 we agreed to sell the Circus project for
$1.98 million to an unrelated third party. We completed the sale in June 2005.
We acquired the leases in October, 2004, with a total cost through the sale
of
$487,000. Additionally, we incurred $53,000 of closing cost on the
sale.
Johns
Valley Project, Utah
In
early
2004 we acquired an agreement with Johns Valley Limited Partnership whereby
we
have the option to earn 70% working interest in 25,201 acres of oil and gas
leases from the Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration. The
option, which expired in October 2004, was for fifteen oil and gas leases that
were for terms of ten years. Due to permitting delays and other operating
parameters in the field, we are negotiating to restructure the potential option
and the timing and amounts of our work commitments as provided under the option
assignment agreement.
In
mid-2004 we drilled the 10-33C2 well in this project to its planned depth of
1,365 feet. We drilled through a potentially productive coal seam. We cored
the
well and have sent the core to a lab for evaluation. We have expensed the cost
of this well as exploration expense.
On
April
14, 2005, we entered into a letter of intent to purchase the project, and we
are
under continuing negotiations to purchase the project or an interest in the
project through an earn-in arrangement.
Present
Activity
We
described our present activity in detail by project in Oil and Gas Projects,
above. We have interests in wells currently drilling in the Kirby and Castle
Rock projects. Currently, we have interests in 16 wells that are commencing
the
production phase and in drilling programs with 96 wells during 2005. We also
have plans to finance and drill on the Overthrust project, the Carter Creek
project, the Bacaroo project and the Johns Valley project during 2005. We expect
our partner, JMG Exploration, will also be drilling on the Weston County and
Gordon Creek projects in 2005. We are seeking capital which we need in order
to
finance these projects.
Results
of Operations
Revenue.
Throughout 2004 and 2005 to date, we earned no revenue from our exploration
activity on our oil and gas property or from other operations.
Operating
expense.
For the
quarter ended September 2005, our operating expense was $1,453,000, compared
to
$256,000 in the September 2004 quarter. The expense for both quarters came
from
oil and gas exploration, salaries, business advisory services, legal and
professional fees, travel, occupancy and investor relations expense. The expense
increased because of costs of capital and other business advisory
services.
Gain
on sale of property.
In the
March 2005 quarter we earned a $1,437,000 gain on the sale of the Circus
project, which we sold for $1,977,000. Our cost on the leases was $487,000.
Additionally, we incurred $53,000 of closing cost.
Interest
expense.
We
incurred interest expense of $46,000 in the September 2005 quarter compared
to
$35,000 in the September 2004 quarter. Interest increased because of an increase
in our debt between the two quarters.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
In
2004
we incurred a loss of $3,760,000. In the quarter ended September 30, 2005,
we
incurred a net loss of $1,029,000. At September 30, 2005, we had $2,560,000
of
cash, total current assets of $2,942,000 and current liabilities of $341,000.
In
February 2005 we sold the Circus project for $1.98 million to an unrelated
third
party. We acquired the leases in October, 2004, with a total cost through the
sale of $487,000. Additionally, we incurred $53,000 of closing cost on the
sale.
On May 18, 2005, we closed on the private placement of $1,064,000 of securities.
We incurred an estimated $141,000 of fees and cost, netting approximately
$922,000. We sold 1,936,391 shares of common stock and 818,192 warrants. Each
warrant entitles the holder to purchase one share of common stock for $1.00
until May 18, 2008. We also issued 81,819 of the same warrants to the placement
agent as additional compensation. On June 17, 2005, we closed a financing
pursuant to a securities purchase agreement with three accredited investors
for
the issuance of $5.5 million in face amount of debentures maturing at the end
of
the 27th month from the date of issuance, and three year warrants to purchase
common stock of the company. The debentures do not accrue interest and the
investors paid $3.85 million for the debentures. A commission of 9% on the
$3.85
million was paid in connection with the transaction, and we paid $30,000 of
the
investor’s counsel’s legal fees, resulting in net proceeds to the company of
$3.4 million. Net proceeds will be used for general working capital.
As
shown
in the accompanying financial statements, we have incurred significant operating
losses since inception. From the inception of our oil and gas exploration
business, we have not produced or sold any hydrocarbons. Although we have
acquired an option of interest in the Kirby and Castle Rock projects which
are
now going into production, we have no assets at present which are able to
generate oil & gas sales without further expenditures for the development of
the reserves. Our ability to maintain profitability and positive cash flow
is
dependent upon our ability to exploit our mineral holdings, generate revenue
from our planned business operations and control our exploration cost. To fully
carry out our business plans we need to raise a substantial amount of additional
capital, which we are currently seeking. We can give no assurance that we will
be able to raise such capital. We have limited financial resources until such
time that we are able to generate positive cash flow from operations. Our
ability to maintain profitability and positive cash flow is dependent upon
our
ability to locate profitable natural gas or oil properties, generate revenue
from our planned business operations, and control exploration cost. Should
we be
unable to raise adequate capital or to meet the other above objectives, it
is
likely that we would have to substantially curtail our business activity, and
that our investors would incur substantial losses of their
investment.
June
2005 private placement
On
June
17, 2005, we closed a financing pursuant to a securities purchase agreement
with
three accredited investors for the issuance of $5,501,199.95 in face amount
of
debentures maturing June 17, 2008, and three year warrants to purchase our
common stock. The debentures do not accrue interest and the investors paid
$3,849,685 for the debentures. A commission of 9% on the $3,849,685 was paid
by
us to HPC Capital Management, a registered broker-dealer, in connection with
the
transaction, and we paid $100,000 in expenses and fees including $30,000 of
the
investors’ counsel’s legal fees, resulting in net proceeds to us of
$3,403,267.35. Net proceeds will be used by us for general working capital.
The
debentures are unsecured and we are obligated to pay 1/24th of the face amount
of the debenture on the first of every month, starting October 1, 2005, which
payment can be made in cash or in shares of our common stock. We may pay this
amortization payment in cash or in stock at the lower of $0.60 per share or
80%
of the volume weighted average price of our stock for the five trading days
prior to the repayment date. In the event that we make the payment in cash,
we
shall pay 110% of the monthly redemption amount. For the months of October
and
November 2005, we elected to make the monthly payments in cash.
Except
as
provided in the succeeding paragraph and to the extent any debentures remain
outstanding, at any time, the debentures are convertible into shares of our
common stock at $0.60 per share.
At
any
time after January 15, 2006, and if certain conditions are met, we have the
right to redeem some or all of the debentures in a cash amount equal to 110%
of
the face amount of the debentures being redeemed.
If
the
closing price for our common stock exceeds $1.50 for 20 consecutive trading
days, we can require the holders to convert some or all of the debentures at
$0.60.
We
issued
warrants to the investors, expiring June 17, 2008, to purchase 4,584,334 shares
of restricted common stock, exercisable at a per share of $0.649. In addition,
the exercise price of the warrants will be adjusted in the event we issue common
stock at a price below the exercise price, with the exception of any securities
issued pursuant to a stock or option plan adopted by our board of directors,
issued in connection with the debentures issued pursuant to the securities
purchase agreement, or securities issued in connection with acquisitions or
strategic transactions. Upon an issuance of shares of common stock below the
exercise price, the exercise price of the warrants will be reduced to equal
the
share price at which the additional securities were issued and the number of
warrant shares issuable will be increased such that the aggregate exercise
price
payable for the warrants, after taking into account the decrease in the exercise
price, shall be equal to the aggregate exercise price prior to such
adjustment.
Warrants
to purchase 250,000 shares, at the same price and for the same term as the
warrants issued to the investors, have been issued to HPC Capital Management
as
additional compensation for its services in connection with the transaction
with
the investors.
If
in any
period of 20 consecutive trading days our stock price exceeds 250% of the
warrants’ exercise price, all of the warrants shall expire on the 30th trading
day after we send a call notice to the warrant holders. If at any time after
one
year from the date of issuance of the warrants there is not an effective
registration statement registering, or no current prospectus available for,
the
resale of the shares underlying the warrants, then the holder may exercise
the
warrant at such time by means of a cashless exercise. In the event the investors
exercise the warrants on a cashless basis, then we will not receive any
proceeds.
The
conversion price of the debentures and the exercise price of the warrants may
be
adjusted in certain circumstances such as if we pay a stock dividend, subdivide
or combine outstanding shares of common stock into a greater or lesser number
of
shares, or take such other actions as would otherwise result in dilution of
the
investors’ position.
The
investors have agreed to restrict their ability to convert their debentures
or
exercise their warrants and receive shares of our common stock such that the
number of shares of common stock held by them in the aggregate and their
affiliates after such conversion or exercise does not exceed 4.99% of the then
issued and outstanding shares of common stock.
September
2005 Private Placement
On
September 21, 2005, we closed a financing pursuant to a securities purchase
agreement with two accredited investors for the issuance of $3,108,000 in face
amount of debentures maturing December 20, 2008, and three year warrants to
purchase our common stock. The debentures do not accrue interest and the
investors paid $2,174,947.52 for the debentures. A commission of 8% on
$2,000,000 raised was paid by us to HPC Capital Management, a registered
broker-dealer, in connection with the transaction and we placed $50,000 in
escrow for the payment of future legal fees in connection with our registration
statement, resulting in net proceeds to us of $1,964,947.52, before our legal
fees. Net proceeds will be used by us for general working capital.
The
debentures are unsecured and we are obligated to pay 1/24th of the face amount
of the debenture on the first of every month, starting January 1, 2006, which
payment can be made in cash or in shares of our common stock. We may pay this
amortization payment in cash or in stock at the lower of $0.75 per share or
80%
of the volume weighted average price of our stock for the five trading days
prior to the repayment date. In the event that we make the payment in cash,
we
shall pay 110% of the monthly redemption amount.
Except
as
provided in the succeeding paragraph and to the extent any debentures remain
outstanding, at any time, the debentures are convertible into shares of our
common stock at $0.75 per share.
At
any
time after 90 days from the date that a registration statement registering
the
shares of common stock underlying the debentures and warrants is declared
effective, and if certain conditions are met, we have the right to redeem some
or all of the debentures in a cash amount equal to 110% of the face amount
of
the debentures being redeemed.
After
the
registration statement registering the shares of common stock underlying the
debentures and warrants is declared effective, if the closing price for our
common stock exceeds $1.875 for 20 consecutive trading days, we can require
the
holders to convert some or all of the debentures at $0.75.
In
the
event of default, the investors may require payment, which shall be the greater
of: (A) 130% of the principal amount of the face amount of the debenture to
be
prepaid, or (B) the principal amount of the debenture to be prepaid, divided
by
the conversion price on (x) the date the default amount is demanded or otherwise
due or (y) the date the default amount is paid in full, whichever is less,
multiplied by the closing price on (x) the date the default amount is demanded
or otherwise due or (y) the date the default amount is paid in full, whichever
is greater
We
issued
warrants to the investors, expiring September 21, 2008, to purchase 2,172,000
shares of restricted common stock, exercisable at a per share of $0.80. In
addition, the exercise price of the warrants will be adjusted in the event
we
issue common stock at a price below the exercise price, with the exception
of
any securities issued pursuant to a stock or option plan adopted by our board
of
directors, issued in connection with the debentures issued pursuant to the
securities purchase agreement, or securities issued in connection with
acquisitions or strategic transactions. Upon an issuance of shares of common
stock below the exercise price, the exercise price of the warrants will be
reduced to equal the share price at which the additional securities were issued
and the number of warrant shares issuable will be increased such that the
aggregate exercise price payable for the warrants, after taking into account
the
decrease in the exercise price, shall be equal to the aggregate exercise price
prior to such adjustment.
Warrants
to purchase 100,000 shares, at the same price and for the same term as the
warrants issued to the investors, have been issued to HPC Capital Management
as
additional compensation for its services in connection with the transaction
with
the investors.
After
the
effective date of this registration statement, if in any period of 20
consecutive trading days our stock price exceeds 250% of the warrants’ exercise
price, all of the warrants shall expire on the 30th trading day after we send
a
call notice to the warrant holders. If at any time after one year from the
date
of issuance of the warrants there is not an effective registration statement
registering, or no current prospectus available for, the resale of the shares
underlying the warrants, then the holder may exercise the warrant at such time
by means of a cashless exercise. In the event the investors exercise the
warrants on a cashless basis, then we will not receive any
proceeds.
The
conversion price of the debentures and the exercise price of the warrants may
be
adjusted in certain circumstances such as if we pay a stock dividend, subdivide
or combine outstanding shares of common stock into a greater or lesser number
of
shares, or take such other actions as would otherwise result in dilution of
the
investors’ position.
The
investors have agreed to restrict their ability to convert their debentures
or
exercise their warrants and receive shares of our common stock such that the
number of shares of common stock held by them in the aggregate and their
affiliates after such conversion or exercise does not exceed 4.99% of the then
issued and outstanding shares of common stock.
Cash
flow.
In the
September 2005 quarter we used $2,897,000 in our operating activity. We used
$466,000 in investing activity for property and option acquisitions, and
obtained $5,774,000 in financing activity from capital obtained through
financings. We increased our June 30, 2005 cash balance of $2,503,000 to
$2,560,000 at September 30, 2005.
Critical
Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations section discusses our consolidated financial statements, which have
been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in
the
United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to
make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts
of
revenue and expense during the reporting period. On an on-going basis, we
evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to revenue
recognition, accrued expense, financing operations, contingencies and
litigation. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience and
on
various other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances.
Our estimates and judgments form the basis for determining the carrying value
of
assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual
results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or
conditions. These carrying values are some of the most significant accounting
estimates inherent in the preparation of our financial statements. These
accounting policies are described in relevant sections in this discussion and
in
the notes to the financial statements included in our December 31, 2004 Form
10-KSB Annual Report.
Item 3. Controls
and Procedures
a) |
Evaluation
of Disclosure Controls and Procedures:
As
of September 30, 2005, our management carried out an evaluation,
under the
supervision of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
of
the effectiveness of the design and operation of our system of disclosure
controls and procedures pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Act,
Rule
13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based on that
evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer
concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective
to
provide reasonable assurance that information we are required to
disclose
in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded,
processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified
in
Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms, and that such
information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including
our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate,
to allow timely decisions regarding required
disclosure.
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b) |
Changes
in internal controls:
There were no changes in internal controls over financial reporting
that
occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially
affected, or are reasonably likely to materially effect, our internal
control over financial reporting.
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Part
II: Other Information
Item 1. Legal
Proceedings
From
time
to time, we may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings which
arise in the ordinary course of business. However, litigation is subject to
inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may
arise from time to time that may harm our business. Except as described in
our
annual report on Form 10-KSB, filed with the Commission on June 30, 2005, we
are
currently not aware of any such legal proceedings or claims that we believe
will
have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse affect on our
business, financial condition or operating results.
Item 2. Unregistered
Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
On
September 21, 2005, we closed a financing pursuant to a securities purchase
agreement with two accredited investors for the issuance of $3,108,000 in face
amount of debentures maturing December 20, 2008, and three year warrants to
purchase our common stock. The debentures do not accrue interest and the
investors paid $2,174,947.52 for the debentures. A commission of 8% on
$2,000,000 raised was paid by us to HPC Capital Management, a registered
broker-dealer, in connection with the transaction and we placed $50,000 in
escrow for the payment of future legal fees in connection with our registration
statement, resulting in net proceeds to us of $1,964,947.52, before our legal
fees. Net proceeds will be used by us for general working capital.
The
debentures are unsecured and we are obligated to pay 1/24th of the face amount
of the debenture on the first of every month, starting January 1, 2006, which
payment can be made in cash or in shares of our common stock. We may pay this
amortization payment in cash or in stock at the lower of $0.75 per share or
80%
of the volume weighted average price of our stock for the five trading days
prior to the repayment date. In the event that we make the payment in cash,
we
shall pay 110% of the monthly redemption amount.
Except
as
provided in the succeeding paragraph and to the extent any debentures remain
outstanding, at any time, the debentures are convertible into shares of our
common stock at $0.75 per share.
At
any
time after 90 days from the date that a registration statement registering
the
shares of common stock underlying the debentures and warrants is declared
effective, and if certain conditions are met, we have the right to redeem some
or all of the debentures in a cash amount equal to 110% of the face amount
of
the debentures being redeemed.
After
the
registration statement registering the shares of common stock underlying the
debentures and warrants is declared effective, if the closing price for our
common stock exceeds $1.875 for 20 consecutive trading days, we can require
the
holders to convert some or all of the debentures at $0.75.
In
the
event of default, the investors may require payment, which shall be the greater
of: (A) 130% of the principal amount of the face amount of the debenture to
be
prepaid, or (B) the principal amount of the debenture to be prepaid, divided
by
the conversion price on (x) the date the default amount is demanded or otherwise
due or (y) the date the default amount is paid in full, whichever is less,
multiplied by the closing price on (x) the date the default amount is demanded
or otherwise due or (y) the date the default amount is paid in full, whichever
is greater
We
issued
warrants to the investors, expiring September 21, 2008, to purchase 2,172,000
shares of restricted common stock, exercisable at a per share of $0.80. In
addition, the exercise price of the warrants will be adjusted in the event
we
issue common stock at a price below the exercise price, with the exception
of
any securities issued pursuant to a stock or option plan adopted by our board
of
directors, issued in connection with the debentures issued pursuant to the
securities purchase agreement, or securities issued in connection with
acquisitions or strategic transactions. Upon an issuance of shares of common
stock below the exercise price, the exercise price of the warrants will be
reduced to equal the share price at which the additional securities were issued
and the number of warrant shares issuable will be increased such that the
aggregate exercise price payable for the warrants, after taking into account
the
decrease in the exercise price, shall be equal to the aggregate exercise price
prior to such adjustment.
Warrants
to purchase 100,000 shares, at the same price and for the same term as the
warrants issued to the investors, have been issued to HPC Capital Management
as
additional compensation for its services in connection with the transaction
with
the investors.
After
the
effective date of this registration statement, if in any period of 20
consecutive trading days our stock price exceeds 250% of the warrants’ exercise
price, all of the warrants shall expire on the 30th trading day after we send
a
call notice to the warrant holders. If at any time after one year from the
date
of issuance of the warrants there is not an effective registration statement
registering, or no current prospectus available for, the resale of the shares
underlying the warrants, then the holder may exercise the warrant at such time
by means of a cashless exercise. In the event the investors exercise the
warrants on a cashless basis, then we will not receive any
proceeds.
The
conversion price of the debentures and the exercise price of the warrants may
be
adjusted in certain circumstances such as if we pay a stock dividend, subdivide
or combine outstanding shares of common stock into a greater or lesser number
of
shares, or take such other actions as would otherwise result in dilution of
the
investors’ position.
The
investors have agreed to restrict their ability to convert their debentures
or
exercise their warrants and receive shares of our common stock such that the
number of shares of common stock held by them in the aggregate and their
affiliates after such conversion or exercise does not exceed 4.99% of the then
issued and outstanding shares of common stock.
Item 3. Defaults
Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Submission
of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders
None.
Item 5. Other
Information
None.
In
accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized.
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FELLOWS
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Date: February
14, 2006 |
By: |
/s/ GEORGE
S. YOUNG |
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George
S. Young
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Chief
Executive Officer ( Principal Executive Officer Principal Accounting
Officer and Principal Financial
Officer)
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