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9-Aug-2012
Quarterly Report
This 10-Q contains forward-looking statements. Our actual results could differ materially from those set forth as a result of general economic conditions and changes in the assumptions used in making such forward-looking statements. The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read together with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes and the other financial information appearing elsewhere in this report. The analysis set forth below is provided pursuant to applicable Securities and Exchange Commission regulations and is not intended to serve as a basis for projections of future events.
Overview
We are an oil and gas and mineral exploration and production company with current projects located in Kansa, Oklahoma and Texas. Our principal business is in the acquisition, exploration and development of, and production from oil, gas and mineral properties. We have a limited operating history with nominal revenues. On December 1, 2010, we formed an entity named New Western Texas Oil and Gas Corporation ("New Western Texas") incorporated in the State of Nevada, as our wholly-owned subsidiary. New Western Texas started its operations in January 2011. On January 2, 2012, we acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Royal Texas Energy Co. ("RTE"), a Texas corporation. RTE's principal business operations are acquisitions, exploration and development of, and production from oil and gas properties located in Texas. We acquired RTE primarily due to its lease ownership interests in oil and gas properties and the Company's requirement to have an operator for exploration and production of oil and gas in Texas.
We were incorporated in the State of Nevada on September 25, 2008. Our principal executive offices are located at 20 Truman, Suite 204, Irvine, California 92620. Our telephone and fax numbers are (949) 435-0977 and (949) 861-3123, respectively.
Our Current Business
Our principal business strategy is to build our business through the acquisition of producing oil and natural gas wells, interests and leases. We plan to ultimately engage in the acquisition and exploration of oil and gas properties and to exploit oil and gas reserves we discover that demonstrate economic feasibility. We plan to explore new oil and natural gas wells and continue on recovery from stripper wells. A stripper well or "marginal well" is an oil well that is nearing the end of its economical life. Oil wells are generally classified as stripper wells when they produce ten barrels per day or less for any twelve month period. We plan to acquire working interests in oil and natural gas production companies in the United States that are located in oil and gas producing areas. We believe that there are opportunities in these areas for the development of additional oil and gas reserves. Such new reserves might come from the development of existing but as yet undeveloped reserves as well as from future success in exploration. We seek to add proved reserves and increase production through the use of advanced technologies, including detailed reservoir engineering analysis, drilling development wells utilizing sophisticated techniques and selectively recompleting existing wells. We also focus on reducing the operating costs associated with our properties. We believe that the properties we have acquired have significant potential and in certain cases have not been actively developed in the past.
Results of Operations
Our consolidated results of operations for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2012 included the operation of the Company and our wholly-owned subsidiaries New Western Texas Oil and Gas Corporation and Royal Texan Energy Co. Our results of operations for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2011 included the operations of the Company and our wholly-owned subsidiary New Western Texas Oil and Gas Corporation.
We reported net losses of $110,418 and $216,310 for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to net losses of $82,710 and $160,466 for the same periods ended June 30, 2011. The increase in losses was principally attributable to increase in payroll costs and legal and professional fees incurred by the Company.
Revenues
Revenues for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2012 were $15,166 and $51,645 compared to $0 and $0 for the same comparable periods in 2011. Revenues increased as we focused on drilling and extracting oil from Swenson, Trice and Terry Heirs leases and expended funds to develop the acquired properties.
Operating Expenses
General and administrative expenses (G&A) for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2012 were $103,890 and $221,931 compared to $90,634 and $131,857 for the same comparable periods in 2011. G&A expenses increased by $13,256 or 15% for the three months period ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011, and $90,074 or 68% for the six months ended June 30, 2012 as compared to the same periods in 2011, primarily due to increase in legal and accounting fees, increase in payroll costs and consulting fees, and increase in travel and other administrative expenses.
Oil and gas production costs for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2012 were $12,857 and $27,038 compared to $13,503 and $13,503 for the same periods in 2011. Exploration costs for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2012 were $0 compared to $3,147 and $39,254 for the same periods in 2011. We incurred higher oil and gas production costs in 2012 compared to 2011 due to our expanded drilling operations for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the previous comparable period in 2011. We contracted with a third party exploration company and expended funds to perform drilling on exploratory wells in 2011.
Depreciation and depletion expense for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2012 was $6,077 and $12,518 compared to $426 and $852 for the same periods in 2011. Depreciation expense increased due to receipt of lease and well equipment as a result of acquisition of RTE.
Interest expense for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2012 was $3,210 and $6,568 compared to $0 for the same periods in 2011. Interest expense increased as a result of the two promissory notes executed by us for our working capital needs, assumption of bank loans pursuant to the acquisition of RTE, and a note payable to the former stockholders of RTE.
Interest income for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2012 was $450 and $900 compared to $0 for the same periods in 2011. Interest income consisted of interest earned on the note receivable from a third party for sale of marketable securities by us in December 2011. No interest income was earned during the three months and six months ended June 30, 2011.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash and cash equivalents were $95,226 at June 30, 2012 compared to $16,403 at December 31, 2011. As shown in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, we recorded a loss of $216,310 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to a loss of $160,466 for the same period in 2011. Our current liabilities exceeded our current assets by $107,125 at June 30, 2012 and net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was $131,909. These factors and our ability to meet our debt obligations from current operations, and the need to raise additional capital to accomplish our objectives raises doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
We expect our expenses will continue to increase during the foreseeable future as a result of increased operational expenses and the development of additional oil and gas wells. In addition, we anticipate generating only minimal revenues over the next six months. Consequently, we are dependent on the proceeds from future debt or equity investments to sustain our operations and implement our business plan. If we are unable to raise sufficient capital, we will be required to delay or forego some portion of our business plan, which would have a material adverse affect on our anticipated results from operations and financial condition. There is no assurance that we will be able to obtain necessary amounts of capital or that our estimates of our capital requirements will prove to be accurate.
We presently do not have any available credit, bank financing or other external sources of liquidity. Due to our historical operating losses, our operations have not been a source of liquidity. We will need to obtain additional capital in order to expand operations and become profitable. In order to obtain capital, we may need to sell additional shares of our common stock or borrow funds from private lenders. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in obtaining additional funding.
To the extent that we raise additional capital through the sale of equity or convertible debt securities, the issuance of such securities may result in dilution to existing stockholders. If additional funds are raised through the issuance of debt securities, these securities may have rights, preferences and privileges senior to holders of common stock and the terms of such debt could impose restrictions on our operations. Regardless of whether our cash assets prove to be inadequate to meet our operational needs, we may seek to compensate providers of services by issuance of stock in lieu of cash, which may also result in dilution to existing shareholders. Even if we are able to raise the funds required, it is possible that we could incur unexpected costs and expenses, fail to collect significant amounts owed to us, or experience unexpected cash requirements that would force us to seek alternative financing.
We have been successful in the past in raising capital, however, no assurance can be given that these sources of financing will continue to be available to us and/or that demand for our equity/debt instruments will be sufficient to meet our capital needs, or that financing will be available on terms favorable to us. If funding is insufficient at any time in the future, we may not be able to take advantage of business opportunities or respond to competitive pressures, or may be required to reduce the scope of our planned service development and marketing efforts, any of which could have a negative impact on our business and operating results. In addition, insufficient funding may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, which could require us to:
º Curtail our operations significantly
º Sell our oil, gas and mineral leases
º Seek arrangements with strategic partners or other parties that may require
us to relinquish significant rights to oil, gas and mineral leases or
markets, or
º Explore other strategic alternatives including a merger or sale of our
Company.
Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was $131,909 which resulted primarily from our net loss of $216,310, decrease in accounts receivable of $27,595, increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets of $7,027, decrease in accounts payable of $20,000, increase in accrued expenses of $11,315, and increase in accrued officer's compensation payable of $60,000.
Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was $93,891 due to cash paid for lease obligations of $60,000, cash acquired as part of acquisition of RTE amounting to $12,058, cash paid for acquisition pursuant to supplemental agreement of $20,186, purchase of property and equipment of $1,013 and purchase of oil and gas interests in Chautauqua Lease of $24,750.
Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was $304,623. Proceeds from the sale of common stock were $499,200, cash paid for notes payable was $76,577, and repayment of advances received from a related party were $118,000.
As a result of the above activities, we experienced a net increase in cash of $78,823 for the six months ended June 30, 2012. Our ability to continue as a going concern is still dependent on our success in obtaining additional financing from investors or from sale of our common shares.
Off-balance Sheet Arrangements
Since our inception through June 30, 2012, we have not engaged in any off-balance sheet arrangements as defined in Item 303(4) of the SEC's Regulation S-K.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
The Company has implemented all new accounting pronouncements that are in effect and that may impact its consolidated financial statements and does not believe that there are any other new accounting pronouncements that have been issued that might have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.
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