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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2011
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number 0-23530
TRANS ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Nevada
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93-0997412 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
210 Second Street, P.O. Box 393, St. Marys, West Virginia 26170
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrants telephone no., including area code: (304) 684-7053
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed
by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the 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. Yes
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its
corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted
pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated
filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large
accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act.
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Large accelerated filer o
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Accelerated filer o
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Smaller reporting company þ |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule
12b-2 of the Exchange Act.) Yes o No þ
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as
of the latest practicable date.
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Class
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Outstanding as of August 18, 2011 |
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Common Stock, $0.001 par value
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12,874,078 |
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
TRANS ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
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June 30, |
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December 31, |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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Unaudited |
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Audited |
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ASSETS |
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CURRENT ASSETS |
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Cash |
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$ |
5,611,239 |
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$ |
1,037,941 |
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Accounts receivable, trade |
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3,691,513 |
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1,195,259 |
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Accounts receivable, related parties |
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18,500 |
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18,500 |
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Advance Royalties |
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114,098 |
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99,381 |
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Prepaid Expenses |
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57,644 |
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825,646 |
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Accounts receivable due from non-operators, net |
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71,803 |
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82,964 |
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Note receivable |
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27,295 |
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Derivative assets |
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76,686 |
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187,590 |
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Total Current Assets |
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9,641,483 |
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3,474,576 |
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation
of $687,038 and $612,047, respectively |
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1,075,832 |
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1,148,500 |
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OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES, USING SUCCESSFUL EFFORTS ACCOUNTING |
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Proved properties |
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46,786,894 |
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36,579,636 |
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Unproved properties |
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7,079,072 |
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6,156,188 |
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Pipelines |
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1,387,440 |
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1,387,440 |
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Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization |
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(10,203,608 |
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(7,909,714 |
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Oil and gas properties, net |
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45,049,798 |
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36,213,550 |
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OTHER ASSETS |
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Deferred financing costs, net of amortization of $237,500 |
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712,500 |
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Other assets |
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50,952 |
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50,952 |
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763,452 |
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50,952 |
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TOTAL ASSETS |
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56,530,565 |
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$ |
40,887,578 |
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See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
4
TRANS ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(continued)
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June 30, |
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December 31, |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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Unaudited |
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Audited |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES |
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Accounts payable, trade |
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$ |
8,916,651 |
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$ |
3,850,278 |
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Accounts and notes payable, related party |
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2,150 |
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2,150 |
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Accrued expenses |
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2,018,055 |
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1,494,493 |
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Revenue payable |
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2,882,135 |
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Income tax payable |
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700,000 |
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450,000 |
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Notes payable current |
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13,081,587 |
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17,377,479 |
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Total Current Liabilities |
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27,600,578 |
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23,174,400 |
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LONG-TERM LIABILITIES |
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Notes payable, net |
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10,211 |
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20,818 |
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Asset retirement obligations |
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235,198 |
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219,478 |
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Total Long-Term Liabilities |
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245,409 |
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240,296 |
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Total Liabilities |
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27,845,987 |
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23,414,696 |
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Preferred stock; 10,000,000 shares
authorized at $0.001 par value; -0-
shares issued and outstanding |
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Common stock; 500,000,000 shares
authorized at $0.001 par value;
12,874,078 and 12,737,328 shares issued,
respectively, and 12,872,078 and
12,735,328 shares outstanding,
respectively |
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12,874 |
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12,737 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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38,721,967 |
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38,256,340 |
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Treasury stock, at cost, 2,000 shares |
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(1,950 |
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(1,950 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(10,048,313 |
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(20,794,245 |
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Total Stockholders Equity |
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28,684,578 |
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17,472,882 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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56,530,565 |
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$ |
40,887,578 |
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See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
5
TRANS ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
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For the Three Months Ended |
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For the Six Months Ended |
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June 30, |
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June 30, |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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REVENUES |
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$ |
3,894,316 |
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$ |
1,502,711 |
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$ |
5,524,415 |
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$ |
2,610,070 |
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COSTS AND EXPENSES |
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Production Costs |
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840,321 |
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560,999 |
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1,266,408 |
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1,197,714 |
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Depreciation, depletion,
amortization and accretion |
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1,850,178 |
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593,945 |
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2,403,920 |
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1,143,720 |
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Selling, general and
administrative |
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1,581,112 |
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626,799 |
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2,642,890 |
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1,258,975 |
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Total costs and expenses |
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4,271,611 |
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1,781,743 |
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6,313,218 |
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3,600,409 |
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Gain (loss) on sale of assets |
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12,624,365 |
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(184 |
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INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS |
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(377,295 |
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(279,032 |
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11,835,562 |
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(990,523 |
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES) |
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Interest Income |
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221 |
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4,191 |
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468 |
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9,799 |
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Interest Expense |
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(442,923 |
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(817,963 |
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(850,117 |
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(1,368,978 |
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Gain on derivative contracts |
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12,654 |
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103,105 |
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10,019 |
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153,796 |
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Total other income (expenses) |
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(430,048 |
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(710,667 |
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(839,630 |
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(1,205,383 |
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NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES |
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(807,343 |
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(989,699 |
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10,995,932 |
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(2,195,906 |
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INCOME TAXES |
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(20,000 |
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250,000 |
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NET INCOME (LOSS) |
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$ |
(787,343 |
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$ |
(989,699 |
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$ |
10,745,932 |
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$ |
(2,195,906 |
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NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE BASIC |
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$ |
(0.06 |
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$ |
(0.08 |
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$ |
0.84 |
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$ |
(0.18 |
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NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE DILUTED |
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$ |
(0.06 |
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$ |
(0.08 |
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$ |
0.80 |
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$ |
(0.18 |
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES BASIC |
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12,736,831 |
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12,531,078 |
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12,736,084 |
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12,308,914 |
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES DILUTED |
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12,736,831 |
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12,531,078 |
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13,410,084 |
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12,308,914 |
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See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
6
TRANS ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders Equity
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
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Additional |
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Common Stock |
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Paid in |
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Treasury |
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Accumulated |
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Shares |
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Amount |
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Capital |
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Stock |
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Deficit |
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Total |
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Balance, Dec. 31, 2010 |
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12,737,328 |
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$ |
12,737 |
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$ |
38,256,340 |
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$ |
(1,950 |
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$ |
(20,794,245 |
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$ |
17,472,882 |
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Issuance of common stock |
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50,000 |
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50 |
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48,950 |
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49,000 |
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Shares issued for services |
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86,750 |
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87 |
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237,763 |
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237,850 |
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Stock option compensation expense |
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178,914 |
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178,914 |
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Net Income |
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10,745,932 |
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10,745,932 |
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Balance, June 30, 2011 |
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12,874,078 |
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$ |
12,874 |
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$ |
38,721,967 |
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$ |
(1,950 |
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$ |
(10,048,313 |
) |
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$ |
28,684,578 |
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See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
7
TRANS ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
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For the Six Months Ended |
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June 30, |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net income (loss) |
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$ |
10,745,932 |
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$ |
(2,195,906 |
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Adjustments
to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided (used) by operating activities: |
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Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion |
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2,403,920 |
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1,143,720 |
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Amortization of financing cost and debt discount |
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251,092 |
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Share-based compensation |
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416,764 |
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|
94,314 |
|
(Gain) loss on sale of assets |
|
|
(12,624,365 |
) |
|
|
184 |
|
Amortization of financing cost |
|
|
237,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized loss on derivative contracts |
|
|
110,904 |
|
|
|
3,140 |
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable, trade |
|
|
(2,496,254 |
) |
|
|
(21,496 |
) |
Accounts receivable, related parties |
|
|
|
|
|
|
18,500 |
|
Accounts receivable due from non-operator, net |
|
|
11,161 |
|
|
|
(1,355,916 |
) |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
|
|
753,285 |
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
|
|
5,091,823 |
|
|
|
(843,026 |
) |
Revenue payable |
|
|
2,882,135 |
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax payable |
|
|
250,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities |
|
|
7,782,805 |
|
|
|
(2,905,394 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Collections on note receivable |
|
|
27,295 |
|
|
|
155,586 |
|
Proceeds from sale of assets |
|
|
13,782,281 |
|
|
|
1,500 |
|
Expenditures for oil and gas properties |
|
|
(12,009,262 |
) |
|
|
(925,632 |
) |
Expenditures for property and equipment |
|
|
(27,322 |
) |
|
|
(55,406 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities |
|
|
1,772,992 |
|
|
|
(823,952 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuances of common stock |
|
|
49,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from notes payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
52,756 |
|
Payments on notes payable |
|
|
(5,031,499 |
) |
|
|
(49,575 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities |
|
|
(4,982,499 |
) |
|
|
3,181 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET CHANGE IN CASH |
|
|
4,573,298 |
|
|
|
(3,726,165 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD |
|
|
1,037,941 |
|
|
|
4,602,170 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH, END OF PERIOD |
|
$ |
5,611,239 |
|
|
$ |
876,005 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES FOR CASH FLOW INFORMATION: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid for interest |
|
$ |
430,117 |
|
|
$ |
1,151,093 |
|
Cash paid for income taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-cash investing and financing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued expenditures for oil and gas properties |
|
|
273,113 |
|
|
|
4,730,292 |
|
Reclass from accrued expenses to notes payable |
|
|
725,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Conversion of related party debt to common stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
578,858 |
|
Increase in asset retirement obligation |
|
|
5,683 |
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued expenditures for debt refinancing |
|
|
920,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
8
TRANS ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 BASIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared by Trans
Energy, Inc., (Trans Energy or the Company), pursuant to the rules and regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included
in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America have been omitted in accordance with such rules and regulations. The
information furnished in the interim consolidated financial statements includes normal recurring
adjustments and reflects all adjustments, which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a
fair presentation of such financial statements. Although management believes the disclosures and
information presented are adequate to make the information not misleading, it is suggested that
these interim consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with Trans Energys most
recent audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in its December 31,
2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2011 are not
necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2011.
Certain reclassifications have been made to amounts in prior periods to conform to the current
period presentation. Amounts for the six months ended June 30,2011 include the effects of an
amendment to the March 31,2011 Form 10-Q.
Nature of Operations and Organization
Trans Energy is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development,
exploitation and production of oil and natural gas. Its operations are presently focused in the
State of West Virginia.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include Trans Energy and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Prima
Oil Company, Inc., Ritchie County Gathering Systems, Inc., Tyler Construction Company, Inc, and
Tyler Energy, Inc. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in
consolidation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets
and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual
results could differ from those estimates. The Companys financial statements are based on a number
of significant estimates, including oil and gas reserve quantities which are the basis for the
calculation of depreciation, depletion and impairment of oil and gas properties, and timing and
costs associated with its asset retirement obligations. Reserve estimates are by their nature
inherently imprecise.
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Cash
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a concentration of credit risk
include cash. At times, amounts may exceed federally insured limits and may exceed reported
balances due to outstanding checks. Management does not believe it is exposed to any significant
credit risk on cash.
Receivables
Accounts receivable and notes receivable are carried at their expected net realizable value. The
allowance for doubtful accounts is based on managements assessment of the collectability of
specific customer accounts and the aging of the accounts receivables. If there were a
deterioration of a major customers creditworthiness, or actual defaults were higher than
historical experience, our estimates of the recoverability of the amounts due to us could be
overstated, which could have a negative impact on operations. No allowance for doubtful accounts
is deemed necessary at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 by management and no bad debt expense
was incurred during the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.
Asset Retirement Obligations
The Company records the fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation in the period
in which it is incurred if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. For the Company, these
obligations include dismantlement, plugging and abandonment of oil and gas wells and associated
pipelines and equipment. The associated asset retirement costs are capitalized as part of the
carrying amount of the long-lived asset. The liability is accreted to its then present value each
period, and then capitalized cost is depleted over the estimated useful life of the related asset.
The following is a description of the changes to Trans Energys asset retirement obligations for
the six months ended June 30:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
Asset retirement obligations at beginning of period |
|
$ |
219,478 |
|
|
$ |
202,366 |
|
Liabilities incurred during the period |
|
|
5,683 |
|
|
|
|
|
Accretion expense |
|
|
10,037 |
|
|
|
8,556 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Asset retirement obligations at end of period |
|
$ |
235,198 |
|
|
$ |
210,922 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Companys current portion of the asset retirement
obligation was $0.
Income Taxes
At June 30, 2011, the Company had net operating loss carry forwards (NOLS) for future years of
approximately $3,030,000. These NOLS will expire at various dates through 2030. The current tax
provision of $250,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 is an estimate of the alternative
minimum tax that will not be offset by the NOLs. No tax benefit has been recorded in the
consolidated financial statements for the remaining NOLs or AMT credit since the potential tax
benefit is offset by a valuation allowance of the same amount. Utilization of the NOLs could be
limited if there is a substantial change in ownership of the Company and is contingent on future
earnings.
The Company has provided a valuation allowance equal to 100% of the total net deferred asset in
recognition of the uncertainty regarding the ultimate amount of the net deferred tax asset that
will be realized.
Commitments and Contingencies
The Company operates exclusively in the United States, entirely in West Virginia, in the business
of oil and gas acquisition, exploration, development, exploitation and production. The Company
operates in an
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environment with many financial risks, including, but not limited to, the ability to acquire
additional economically recoverable oil and gas reserves, the inherent risks of the search for,
development of and production of oil and gas, the ability to sell oil and gas at prices which will
provide attractive rates of return, the volatility and seasonality of oil and gas production and
prices, and the highly competitive and, at times, seasonal nature of the industry and worldwide
economic conditions. The Companys ability to expand its reserve base and diversify its operations
is also dependent upon the Companys ability to obtain the necessary capital through operating cash
flow, borrowings or equity offerings. Various federal, state and local governmental agencies are
considering, and some have adopted, laws and regulations regarding environmental protection which
could adversely affect the proposed business activities of the Company. The Company cannot predict
what effect, if any, current and future regulations may have on the results of operations of the
Company. See note 7 for gas purchase contract information.
Revenue and Cost Recognition
Trans Energy recognizes gas revenues upon delivery of the gas to the customers pipeline from Trans
Energys pipelines when recorded as received by the customers meter. Trans Energy recognizes oil
revenues when pumped and metered by the customer. Trans Energy recognized $5,253,094 and
$2,372,219 in oil and gas revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
Trans Energy uses the sales method to account for sales and imbalances of natural gas. Under this
method, revenues are recognized based on actual volumes sold to purchasers. The volumes sold may
differ from the volumes to which Trans Energy is entitled based on our interest in the properties.
These differences create imbalances which are recognized as a liability only when the imbalance
exceeds the estimate of remaining reserves. Trans Energy had no imbalances as of June 30, 2011 and
December 31, 2010. Costs associated with production are expensed in the period incurred.
Revenue payable represents cash received but not yet distributed to third parties.
Transportation revenue is recognized when earned and we have a contractual right to receive
payment. We recognized $245,043 and $182,166 of transportation revenue for the six months ended
June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Financial Accounting Standard Board (FASB) established a framework for measuring fair value
and expands disclosures about fair value measurements by establishing a fair value hierarchy that
prioritizes the inputs and defines valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy
gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs and lowest priority to Level 3 inputs. The three
levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:
Basis of Fair Value Measurement
|
|
|
Level 1
|
|
Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for
identical assets or liabilities in active markets. |
|
|
|
Level 2
|
|
Inputs reflect quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities
in markets that are not active; quoted prices for similar assets
or liabilities in active markets; inputs other than quoted prices
that are observable for the asset or the liability; or inputs that
are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market
data by correlation or other means. |
|
|
|
Level 3
|
|
Unobservable inputs reflecting Trans Energys own assumptions
incorporated in valuation techniques used to determine fair value.
These assumptions are required to be consistent with market
participant assumptions that are reasonably available. |
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Trans Energy believes that the fair value of its financial instruments comprising cash,
certificates of deposit, accounts receivable, note receivable, accounts payable, and notes payable
approximate their carrying amounts because of their short maturity. The carrying values of long
term obligations approximate their fair value based on rates available for similar borrowings. The
fair value of Trans Energys level 2 financial assets consist of derivative contracts, which are
based on quoted commodity prices of the underlying commodity using the market approach. As of June
30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, Trans Energy did not have any Level 1 or 3 financial assets or
liabilities.
The following tables summarize fair value measurement information for Trans Energys financial
assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of June 30, 2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair Value Measurements Using: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quoted |
|
|
Significant |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prices |
|
|
Other |
|
|
Significant |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
in Active |
|
|
Observable |
|
|
Unobservable |
|
|
|
Carrying |
|
|
Total |
|
|
Markets |
|
|
Inputs |
|
|
Inputs |
|
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Fair Value |
|
|
(Level 1) |
|
|
(Level 2) |
|
|
(Level 3) |
|
Financial Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Derivative assets |
|
$ |
76,686 |
|
|
$ |
76,686 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
76,686 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of June 30, 2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair Value Measurements Using: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quoted |
|
|
Significant |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prices |
|
|
Other |
|
|
Significant |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
in Active |
|
|
Observable |
|
|
Unobservable |
|
|
|
Carrying |
|
|
Total |
|
|
Markets |
|
|
Inputs |
|
|
Inputs |
|
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Fair Value |
|
|
(Level 1) |
|
|
(Level 2) |
|
|
(Level 3) |
|
Financial Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Derivative assets |
|
$ |
187,590 |
|
|
$ |
187,590 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
187,590 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
NOTE 2 GOING CONCERN
Trans Energys unaudited interim consolidated financial statements are prepared using accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America applicable to a going concern, which
contemplates the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of
business. Trans Energy has incurred cumulative operating losses through June 30, 2011 of
$(10,048,313). At June 30, 2011, Trans Energy had stockholders equity of $28,684,578 and a
working capital deficit of $17,959,095. Revenues during the six months ended June 30, 2011 were
not sufficient to cover its operating costs and interest expense to allow it to continue as a going
concern. The potential proceeds from the sale of common stock, sale of drilling programs, and
other contemplated debt and equity financing, and increases in operating revenues from new
development could enable Trans Energy to continue as a going concern. There can be no assurance
that Trans Energy can or will be able to complete any debt or equity financing to fund operations
in the future. Trans Energys unaudited interim consolidated financial statements do not include
any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
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NOTE 3 NOTE RECEIVABLE
Trans Energy held a promissory note agreement with Warren Drilling Co., Inc., an Ohio Corporation.
The purpose of the promissory note was to fund certain drilling equipment necessary to equip the
rig for horizontal drilling. An initial advance in the amount of $302,280 was made on December 22,
2008, with a second advance in the amount of $311,440 made on February 4, 2009. The note bears
interest in the amount of 6.5% per annum, payable in monthly installments of $27,443 for 24 months.
As of June 30, 2011, the outstanding balance was $-0-. The note was secured by equipment of
Warren Drilling, Co., for which an executed security agreement was filed with the promissory note.
Trans Energy has evaluated their relationship with Warren Drilling and has determined that Trans
Energy does not have a controlling financial interest in Warren Drilling which would require
consolidation.
NOTE 4 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE DUE FROM NON-OPERATORS
Trans Energy is the drilling operator for wells drilled on behalf of the Company and other third
parties. As of June 30,2011, $71,803 was owed to Trans Energy from non-operators. This amount
represents $2,050,323 that was owed to Trans Energy for drilling costs to be reimbursed by third
parties, net of drilling advances of $1,978,520. As of December 31, 2010, $82,964 was owed to
Trans Energy for drilling costs to be reimbursed by third parties.
NOTE 5 OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES
Total additions for oil and gas properties for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 were
$12,288,058 and $5,655,924, respectively. Depreciation, depletion, and amortization expenses on
oil and gas properties were $2,298,898 and $1,042,129 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and
2010, respectively.
NOTE 6 SALE OF OIL AND GAS ACREAGE
On March 31, 2011, the Company sold 2,950 net acres to Republic Energy Ventures, LLC (Republic)
at $4,750 per net acre for total pretax proceeds of $13,767,281 net of expenses. Acreage sold to
Republic was distributed pro rata across the Companys acreage. Proceeds from this transaction
were used to repay $5 million to CIT in April, with the remainder being used to partially fund the
drilling and completion expenses for certain wells.
NOTE 7 DERIVATIVE AND OTHER HEDGING INSTRUMENTS
Trans Energy entered into derivative commodity price contracts to provide a measure of stability in
the cash flows associated with Trans Energys oil and gas production and to manage exposure to
commodity price fluctuations. Trans Energy does not designate its derivative financial instruments
as hedging instruments for financial accounting purposes, and as a result, recognizes the change in
the respective instruments fair value in earnings.
On July 13, 2007, as required by the CIT Credit Agreement, Trans Energy purchased a commodity put
option on natural gas. In addition, on May 22, 2008, Trans Energy entered into a participating
commodity put and call option on oil as a costless collar.
Natural Gas Derivatives
Trans Energy entered into participating commodity put options on natural gas whereby Trans Energy
receives a floor price. The natural gas commodity put options are indexed to NYMEX Henry Hub
prices. The following table shows the monthly volumes and the floor price.
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
Start |
|
End |
|
|
Volume |
|
|
Floor |
|
Month |
|
Month |
|
|
MMBTU/Month |
|
|
$/MMBTU |
|
Jul. 11 |
|
Dec. 11 |
|
5,244 |
|
|
$7.350 |
|
As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 the natural gas derivative had a total fair value of
$72,078 and $152,087, respectively. Current portions consisted of $72,078 and $152,087,
respectively.
Oil Derivatives
Trans Energy entered into participating commodity put and call options on crude oil as a costless
collar. The oil costless collar is indexed to NYMEX WTI Oil prices. The following table shows the
monthly volumes, the floor and ceiling prices.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Start |
|
End |
|
|
Volume |
|
|
Floor |
|
|
Ceiling |
|
Month |
|
Month |
|
|
BBL/Month |
|
|
$/BBL |
|
|
$/BBL |
|
Jul. 11 |
|
Dec. 11 |
|
449 |
|
|
$100 |
|
|
$172 |
|
As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 the oil derivative had a fair value of $4,608 and
$35,303, respectively. Current portions consisted of $4,608 and $35,503, respectively.
For the six months ended June 30, 2011, Trans Energy had total gains on the derivative contracts of
$10,019, of which $120,923 was a realized gain and $110,904 was an unrealized loss. During the six
months ended June 30, 2010, Trans Energy had a total gain on the derivative contracts of $153,796,
of which $156,936 was a realized gain and $3,140 was an unrealized loss.
Gas Purchase Agreements
Trans Energy has various agreements with Dominion Field Services, Inc. for fixed prices for gas
transported through its pipeline. The monthly volume ranges from 10,000 to 20,000 decatherm
(Dth) per month, and fixed prices vary from $10.57/Dth to $10.81/Dth through April 2012. A
decatherm is equal to one MMBTU.
NOTE 8 NOTES PAYABLE
On June 22, 2007, Trans Energy finalized a financing agreement with CIT Capital USA Inc. (CIT)
Under the terms of the agreement, CIT would lend up to $18,000,000 to Trans Energy in the form of a
senior secured revolving credit facility with the ability to increase the credit facility to
$30,000,000 with increased oil and gas reserves. During the quarter ended September 30, 2008, CIT
increased the credit facility to $30,000,000 due to increased reserves.
During the year ended December 31, 2009, Trans Energy borrowed $2,000,000 from CIT which increased
the total outstanding credit balance to $30,000,000, leaving no available credit facility.
Interest payment due dates are elected at the time of borrowing and range from monthly to six
months. Principle payments were due at maturity on June 15, 2010 for all borrowing outstanding on
that date.
The Company has been working with its financial advisor and investment banker in an effort to
restructure the credit agreement since its maturity date. In July 2010, the Company repaid
$15,000,000 from the sale of certain assets. Then the Company repurchased its net profit interest
from CIT with the
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$1,780,404 purchase price added to the outstanding balance. Amendment fees and interest totaling
$539,835 were added to the principal in 2010, resulting in a balance of $17,320,239 due to CIT as
of December 31, 2010. Between June and December 2010, the Company was charged $725,000 in
forbearance fees by CIT, to be paid in cash or five year warrants. The $725,000 of forbearance
fees are included in accrued expenses at December 31, 2010.
On March 31, 2011, the Company and CIT entered into the Sixth Amendment to the Credit Agreement.
The Sixth Amendment and other related agreements extend the maturity date of the Credit Agreement
to March 31, 2012. The Sixth Amendment confirms that the principal amount due under the Credit
Agreement prior to the application of a portion of the proceeds from the acreage sale to Republic
under the March 31, 2011 Purchase and Sale Agreement (the PSA) was $17,320,239 plus accrued
interest of $139,748, plus forbearance fees of $725,000 to be added to the principal balance.
Thus, the total amount owed under the Credit Agreement, as per the Sixth Amendment, was
$18,184,978. After the payment of accrued interest and a principal payment of $5,000,000 on April
2, 2011, the Company owed $13,045,239 as of June 30, 2011, with interest at 10%.
As part of the Sixth Amendment, the Company also granted to CIT a 1.5% overriding royalty interest
in each of the Stout #2H, Groves #1H and Lucey #1H wells, as well as a 1.5% overriding royalty
interest in the next six horizontal wells drilled in the Marcellus Shale, which have commercial
production for a period of at least 30 consecutive days and in which the Company, or any of its
subsidiaries, has an interest. Each 1.5% overriding royalty interest is to be proportionately
reduced to the extent the Company or its subsidiary owns less than the full working interest in the
leases, or to the extent such oil and gas leases cover less than the full mineral interest.
As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company owed $46,559 and $78,058, respectively, for
other loans, primarily for vehicles.
The Company issued a Convertible Promissory Note to Republic dated February 21, 2011 in the amount
of $2,914,442. As of June 30, 2011, the Company netted the entire $2,914,442 promissory note
against joint interest billings due to the Company from Republic.
NOTE 9 STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
On April 8, 2009, Trans Energy granted 375,000 common stock options to four key employees under the
long term incentive bonus program. These options are being amortized to share-based compensation
expense quarterly over the vesting period, for which $70,534 of the share-based compensation
expense was recorded during the three month period ended March 31, 2010. As of March 31, 2010,
these options have been fully expensed. 50,000 of these options were exercised in June 2011.
On May 14, 2009, Trans Energy granted 50,000 shares of common stock to one key employee under the
long term incentive bonus program. The 50,000 shares are not performance based and vest quarterly
over one year, subject to ongoing employment. These shares were valued at $57,500 using the fair
market value of the common stock at the date of grant and will be amortized to compensation expense
quarterly over one year. During the three months ended March 31, 2010, Trans Energy recorded
$14,375 of share-based compensation related to these shares. As of March 31, 2010, this award has
been fully expensed. In addition, Trans Energy also granted 50,000 common stock options to this
employee under the long term incentive bonus program. The options are being amortized to
share-based compensation expense quarterly over the vesting period, for which $9,405 of share-based
compensation expense was recorded during the six month period ended June 30, 2010. As of June 30,
2010, these options have been fully expensed.
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In December 2010, Trans Energy granted 136,500 shares of stock to nine employees under the
long-term incentive bonus program. The 136,500 shares are not performance based and vest
semi-annually over three years, subject to ongoing employment. These shares were valued at
$409,500 using fair market value of the common stock at the date of grant and will be amortized to
compensation expense semiannually over three years. During the second quarter of 2011, we recorded
$16,125 of share-based compensation expense related to these shares. $34,125 of expenses were
recorded in the first quarter of 2011.
In December 2010, Trans Energy also granted 368,000 common stock options to nine employees and one
outside board member. These options vest semi-annually over three years and have a five year term.
These stock options were granted at an exercise price of $3.00 per common share, which was equal
to the fair market value of the common stock at the date of grant and were valued using the Black
Scholes valuation model. The options are being amortized to share-based compensation expense
semi-annually over the vesting period. During the second quarter of 2011, we recorded $38,569 of
share-based compensation expense related to these options. $63,317 of expenses were recorded in
the first quarter of 2011. 36,000 of the options were cancelled in June of 2011.
In May 2011, Trans Energy granted 420,000 shares of stock to eight employees and three outside
board members under the long-term incentive bonus program. The 420,000 shares are not performance
based and vest semi-annually over a three year period, subject to ongoing employment. These shares
were valued at $1,125,600 using fair market value of the common stock at the date of grant and will
be amortized to compensation expense semi-annually over three years. During the second quarter of
2011, we recorded $187,600 of share-based compensation expense related to these shares.
In May 2011, Trans Energy also granted 378,000 common stock options to eight employees and four
outside board members. These options vest semi-annually over five years and have a five year term.
These stock options were granted at an exercise price of $2.68 per common share, which was equal
to the fair market value of the common stock at the date of grant and were valued using the Black
Scholes valuation model. The options are being amortized to share-based compensation expense
semi-annually over the vesting period. During the second quarter of 2011, we recorded $65,197 of
share-based compensation expense related to these options.
In August 2006, Trans Energy granted 800,000 common stock options to two employees with an
expiration date of August 16, 2011. Trans Energy extended those options in June 2011 to August 16,
2012. Trans Energy recorded $11,831 of additional stock-based compensation related to the one year
extension.
As a result of the above stock and option transactions, Trans Energy recorded total share-based
compensation of $416,764 and $94,314 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
NOTE 10 EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic income (loss) per share of common stock for the periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 is
determined by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock
during the period.
The following table reconciles the weighted average shares outstanding used for basic and diluted
earnings per share for the periods ending June 30, 2011 and 2010. The stock options were
anti-dilutive in 2010 and therefore had no effect on diluted earnings per share.
The Company paid no cash distributions to its stockholders during the six months ended June 30,
2011 and 2010.
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June 30, |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
Used in the basic earnings per common share calculations |
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12,736,080 |
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12,308,914 |
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Dilutive effect of stock options |
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674,004 |
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0 |
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
adjusted for effective of dilutive options and warrants |
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13,410,084 |
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12,308,914 |
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The stock options were anti-dilutive for the three months ended June 30, 2011.
NOTE 11 BUSINESS SEGMENTS
Trans Energys principal operations consist of exploration and production with Trans Energy and
Prima Oil Company, and pipeline transmission with Ritchie County Gathering Systems and Tyler
Construction Company.
Certain financial information concerning Trans Energys operations in different segments is as
follows:
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Three |
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Months |
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Exploration |
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Ended June |
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and |
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Pipeline |
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30, |
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Production |
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Transmission |
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Corporate |
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Total |
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Revenue |
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2011 |
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$ |
3,798,469 |
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$ |
85,487 |
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$ |
10,360 |
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$ |
3,894,316 |
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2010 |
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1,393,663 |
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80,855 |
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28,193 |
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1,502,711 |
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Income (loss) from |
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2011 |
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1,110,484 |
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82,916 |
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(1,570,695 |
) |
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(377,295 |
) |
operations |
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2010 |
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386,710 |
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(63,897 |
) |
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(601,845 |
) |
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(279,032 |
) |
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Interest expense |
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2011 |
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442,923 |
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442,923 |
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2010 |
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817,963 |
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817,963 |
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Depreciation, depletion, |
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2011 |
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1,847,662 |
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2,516 |
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1,850,178 |
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amortization and accretion |
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2010 |
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591,238 |
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2,707 |
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593,945 |
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Property and equipment |
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2011 |
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5,125,815 |
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5,125,815 |
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acquisitions, including |
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2010 |
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3,652,329 |
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3,652,329 |
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oil and gas properties |
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Ended |
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Exploration |
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June |
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Pipeline |
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Production |
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Transmission |
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Corporate |
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Total |
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Revenue |
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2011 |
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$ |
5,253,094 |
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$ |
245,043 |
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$ |
26,278 |
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$ |
5,524,415 |
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2010 |
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2,372,219 |
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182,166 |
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55,685 |
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2,610,070 |
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Income (loss) from |
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2011 |
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14,212,162 |
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239,956 |
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(2,616,556 |
) |
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11,835,562 |
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operations |
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2010 |
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357,423 |
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(141,232 |
) |
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(1,206,714 |
) |
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(990,523 |
) |
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Interest expense |
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2011 |
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850,117 |
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850,117 |
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2010 |
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1,368,978 |
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1,368,978 |
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Depreciation, depletion, |
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2011 |
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2,398,888 |
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5,032 |
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2,403,920 |
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amortization and accretion |
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2010 |
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1,138,304 |
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5,416 |
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1,143,720 |
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Property and equipment |
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2011 |
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12,315,380 |
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12,315,380 |
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acquisitions, including |
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2010 |
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5,711,330 |
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5,711,330 |
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oil and gas properties |
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Total assets, net of intercompany
accounts: |
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June 30, 2011 |
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$ |
56,124,790 |
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$ |
405,775 |
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$ |
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$ |
56,530,565 |
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December 31, 2010 |
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$ |
40,530,099 |
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$ |
357,479 |
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$ |
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$ |
40,887,578 |
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Property and equipment acquisitions include accrued amounts and reclassifications.
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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
The following discussion will assist in the understanding of our financial position and results of
operations. The information below should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial
statements, the related notes to consolidated financial statements and our 2010 Form 10-K. Our
discussion contains both historical and forward-looking information. We assess the risks and
uncertainties about our business, long-term strategy and financial condition before we make any
forward-looking statements but we cannot guarantee that our assessment is accurate or that our
goals and projections can or will be met. Statements concerning results of future exploration,
development and acquisition expenditures as well as revenue, expense and reserve levels are
forward-looking statements. We make assumptions about commodity prices, drilling results,
production costs, administrative expenses and interest costs that we believe are reasonable based
on currently available information. Although we believe such estimates and assumptions to be
reasonable, they are inherently uncertain and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that are
beyond our control.
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Our primary focus will continue to be the development of the Marcellus Shale through
directional drilling. We believe that our acreage position will allow us to grow organically
through drilling in the near term. This position continues to present attractive opportunities to
expand our reserve base through field extensions.
We expect to maintain and utilize our technical and operations teams knowledge to enhance our
growth prospects and reserve potential. We expect to employ the latest drilling, completion and
fracturing technology in all of our wells to enhance recoverability and accelerate cash flows
associated with these wells.
We continually review opportunities to acquire producing properties, leasehold acreage and drilling
prospects that are in core operating areas.
Results of Operations
Three months ended June 30, 2011 compared to June 30, 2010
The following table sets forth the percentage relationship to total revenues of principal items
contained in our unaudited consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended June
30, 2011 and 2010. It should be noted that percentages discussed throughout this analysis are
stated on an approximate basis.
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Three months ended |
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June 30, |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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Total revenues |
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100 |
% |
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|
100 |
% |
Total costs and expenses |
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(110 |
%) |
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(119 |
%) |
Gain (loss) on sale of assets |
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(0 |
%) |
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0 |
% |
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Loss from operations |
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(10 |
%) |
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(19 |
%) |
Other expenses |
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(11 |
%) |
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(47 |
%) |
Income taxes |
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1 |
% |
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-0- |
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Net loss |
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(20 |
%) |
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|
(66 |
%) |
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|
Total revenues of $3,894,316 for the three months ended June 30, 2011 increased $2,391,605 or
159% compared to $1,502,711 for the three months ended June 30, 2010, primarily due to the
Marcellus Shale directional drilling program in Marshall County, West Virginia. We expect 2011
production to continue to exceed 2010 production.
Production costs increased $279,322 or 50% for the three months ended June 30, 2011 as compared to
the same period for 2010, primarily due to an increase in transportation fees and natural gas
liquid processing fees, associated with the increased production in 2011.
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion expense increased $1,256,233 or 212% for the
three months ended June 30, 2011 as compared to the same period for 2010, primarily due to the
depletion associated with our Marcellus drilling.
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Selling, general and administrative expense increased $954,313 or 152% for the three months ended
June 30, 2011 as compared to the same period for 2010, due to increased legal and consulting fees
for debt restructuring and stock based compensation.
Interest expense decreased $375,040 or 46% for the three months ended June 30, 2011 as compared to
the same period for 2010, due to a decrease in the amount of outstanding debt in 2011.
The gain on derivative contracts was $12,654 for the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared to a
gain of $103,105 for the comparable period in 2010. The decrease in gain was primarily due to an
increase in oil prices during the period ending June 30, 2011 relative to the comparable period a
year earlier.
Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2011 was $787,343 compared to a net loss of $989,699
for the same period of 2010. This reduction in net loss is primarily due to increased revenue from
Marcellus wells and lower interest expense which was offset by higher operating costs and expenses.
Six months ended June 30, 2011 compared to June 30, 2010
The following table sets forth the percentage relationship to total revenues of principal items
contained in our unaudited consolidated statements of operations for the six months ended June 30,
2011 and 2010. It should be noted that percentages discussed throughout this analysis are stated
on an approximate basis.
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Six months ended |
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June 30, |
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|
2011 |
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|
2010 |
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|
Total revenues |
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|
100 |
% |
|
|
100 |
% |
Total costs and expenses |
|
|
(114 |
%) |
|
|
(138 |
%) |
Gain (loss) on sale of assets |
|
|
229 |
% |
|
|
0 |
% |
|
|
|
Income (loss) from operations |
|
|
215 |
% |
|
|
(38 |
%) |
Other expenses |
|
|
(15 |
%) |
|
|
(46 |
%) |
Income taxes |
|
|
(5 |
%) |
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
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|
195 |
% |
|
|
(84 |
%) |
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|
Total revenues of $5,524,415 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 increased $2,914,345 or
112% compared to $2,610,070 for the six months ended June 30, 2010 due to the drilling of wells in
the Marcellus Shale. We focused our efforts during the first six months of 2011 on our Marcellus
Shale directional drilling program in Marshall County, West Virginia. We expect production to
increase from the drilling program throughout 2011.
Production costs increased $68,694 or 6% for the six months ended June 30, 2011 as compared to the
same period for 2010 due to increased transportation fees which was offset by a decrease of lease
rental payments.
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion expense increased $1,260,200 or 110% for the
six months ended June 30, 2011 as compared to the same period for 2010, primarily due to the
depreciation associated with our Marcellus drilling.
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Selling, general and administrative expense increased $1,383,915 or 110% for the six months ended
June 30, 2011 as compared to the same period for 2010 primarily due to increased legal, consulting
expenses, and stock based compensation.
The Company reported a gain on sale of $12,624,365 for the six months ended June 30, 2011. The
gain is primarily the result of the Company selling to Republic Ventures, LLC approximately 2,950
Net Mineral Acres for $14,012,500 before expenses or approximately $4,750 per acre. The sale
proceeds were received on April 1, 2011. Expenses of the sale totaled $245,219.
Interest expense decreased $518,861 or 38% for the six months ended June 30, 2011 as compared to
the same period for 2010 due to a decrease of the amount of debt outstanding during 2011 as
compared to 2010.
The gain on derivative contracts was $10,019 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 compared to a
gain of $153,796 for the comparable period in 2010. This decrease in gain was primarily due to an
increase in oil prices during the period ending June 30, 2011 relative to the comparable period a
year earlier.
Income taxes were $250,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 compared to $0 for the six months
ended June 30, 2010. The income tax is the amount of alternative minimum tax the Company expects
to pay in 2011. Accumulated net operating loss carry forward will be used to offset other tax
obligations.
Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2011 was $10,745,932 compared to a net loss of
$2,195,906 for the same period of 2010. This change from a net loss to a net profit is primarily
attributed to the sale of certain acreage and increased revenues.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Historically, we have satisfied our working capital needs with operating revenues and from borrowed
funds. At June 30, 2011, we had a working capital deficit of $17,959,095 compared to a deficit of
$19,699,824 at December 31, 2010. This decrease in working capital deficit is primarily due to the
increase of cash, accounts receivable, and a decrease of notes payable, which were partially
reduced by an increase in accounts payable.
During the first six months of 2011, net cash provided by operating activities was $7,782,805
compared to net cash used of $2,905,394 for the same period of 2010. This increase in cash flow
from operating activities is primarily due to an increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and
revenue payable, net an increase in trade accounts receivable.
We expect our cash flow provided by operations for 2011, compared to the comparable period in 2010,
to improve because of higher projected production from the drilling program and acquisitions, in
addition to steady general and administrative expenses.
On June 17, 2011 the Company entered into a Farmout Agreement whereby the Company agreed to assign
an undivided ninety percent (90%) interest of its rights in six (6) drilling locations. As part of
such Farmout Agreement, the Company will be carried for its drilling and completion costs in the
six drilling locations. The farmout is only for the hydrocarbons produced from these six wells.
The Company will own a carried 5% working interest in the hydrocarbons from these six wells after
taking into account the effects of the Farmout Agreement and the previous sale of 50% of the
underlying acreage to Republic. This will provide the capital that the Company needs to fund its
2011 drilling program.
Excluding the effects of significant unforeseen expenses or other income, our cash flow from
operations fluctuates primarily because of variations in oil and gas production and prices (subject
to commodity price contracts), or changes in working capital accounts and actual well performance.
In addition, our oil
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and gas production may be curtailed due to factors beyond our control, such as downstream
activities on major pipelines causing us to shut-in production for various lengths of time.
During the first six months of 2011, net cash provided by investing activities was $1,772,992
compared to net cash used of $823,952 in the same period of 2010. The net cash provided by
investing activities for 2011 was the result of selling acreage during 2011, which was offset by
capital additions.
During the first six months of 2011, net cash used by financing activities was $4,982,499 compared
to cash provided by financing activities of $3,181 for 2010. The decrease in the cash provided by
financing activities was the result of paying down debt to CIT by $5,000,000 during the second
quarter of 2011.
We anticipate meeting our working capital needs with revenues from our ongoing operations,
particularly from our wells in Marshall County, West Virginia and new transportation of gas for
third parties on our 6-inch pipeline located in West Virginia. We are currently in the process of
finding a buyer for our shallow well production, and intend to retain our rights to drill Marcellus
or other deep wells on the acreage underlying such shallow production. In the event revenues are
not sufficient to meet our working capital needs, we will explore the possibility of additional
funding from either the sale of debt or equity securities, sale of assets, or through an increase
in the available credit facility. There can be no assurance such funding will be available to us
or, if available, it will be on acceptable or favorable terms.
Because of our continued losses, limited working capital, and need for additional funding, there is
substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Historically, our revenues
have not been sufficient to cover operating costs. We will need to rely on increased operating
revenues from new development, proceeds from the sale of assets, or debt or equity financings to
allow us to continue as a going concern. There can be no assurance that we can or will be able to
complete any debt or equity financing.
Critical accounting policies
We consider accounting policies related to our estimates of proved reserves, accounting for
derivatives, share-based payments, accounting for oil and natural gas properties, asset retirement
obligations and accounting for income taxes as critical accounting policies. The policies include
significant estimates made by management using information available at the time the estimates are
made. However, these estimates could change materially if different information or assumptions were
used. These policies are summarized in Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.
Inflation
In the opinion of our management, inflation has not had a material overall effect on our
operations.
Forward-looking and Cautionary Statements
This report includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the
Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These
forward-looking statements may relate to such matters as anticipated financial performance, future
revenues or earnings, business prospects, projected ventures, new products and services,
anticipated market performance and similar matters. When used in this report, the words may,
will, expect, anticipate, continue, estimate, project, intend, and similar
expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements regarding events, conditions, and
financial trends that may affect our future plans of operations, business strategy, operating
results, and our future plans of operations, business strategy, operating results, and financial
position. We caution readers that a variety of factors could cause our
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actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other matters expressed in forward-looking statements. These risks
and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, include:
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the sufficiency of existing capital resources and our ability to raise additional
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uncertainties involved in the rate of growth of our business and acceptance of any
products or services; |
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success of our drilling activities; |
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production volumes; |
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Although we believe the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable,
such expectations cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to be effective in providing
reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods
specified in the rules and forms of the SEC, and that such information is accumulated and
communicated to our management to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
In designing and evaluating disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any
controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not
absolute assurance of achieving the desired objectives. Also, the design of a control system must
reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and the benefits of controls must be
considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no
evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of
fraud, if any, have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments
in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake.
The design of any system of controls is based, in part, upon certain assumptions about the
likelihood of future events and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving
its stated goals under all potential future conditions.
As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the
supervision and with the participation of management, including our principal executive officer and
chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure
controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act. Based
upon that evaluation, management concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were
effective to cause the information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit
under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods
prescribed by SEC, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our chief executive officer and chief
financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
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During the period ended, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting
that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control
over financial reporting.
PART II
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Certain material pending legal proceedings to which we are a party or to which any of our
property is subject, is set forth below.
On May 11, 2011, we filed an action in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West
Virginia against EQT Corporation, a Pennsylvania corporation (Trans Energy, Inc., et al. v. EQT
Corporation). The action relates to our attempt to quiet title to certain oil and gas properties
referred to as the Blackshere Lease, consisting of approximately 3,800 acres located in Wetzel
County, West Virginia. We are presently operating approximately 22 shallow oil and/or gas wells on
the Blackshere Lease. The defendant, EQT Corporation, has filed with the Court an answer and
counterclaim wherein it claims it holds title to the natural gas within and underlying the
Blackshere Lease. We believe that we will ultimately prevail in the action, but it is too early in
the proceedings to accurately assess the final outcome. Currently the Company has no plans to
drill on this acreage in the near term due primarily to the fact that the existing production is
believed to hold the acreage.
We may be engaged in various other lawsuits and claims, either as plaintiff or defendant, in the
normal course of business. In the opinion of management, based upon advice of counsel, the
ultimate outcome of these lawsuits will not have a material impact on our financial position or
results of operations.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Not Applicable
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
The Company is currently not in compliance with the current ratio covenant in its Credit Agreement
with CIT. At the time of filing, discussions have been initiated with CIT to obtain a waiver of the
resulting default. While the outcome of such negotiations cannot be known at this time, the Company
believes that it will obtain a satisfactory resolution to the issue.
Item 4. (Removed and Reserved)
Item 5. Other Information
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Item 6. Exhibits
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Exhibit 31.1
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Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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Exhibit 31.2
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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Exhibit 32.1
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Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section
1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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Exhibit 32.2
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as
Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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SIGNATURES
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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TRANS ENERGY, INC.
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Date: August 22, 2011 |
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/s/ John G. Corp
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JOHN G. CORP |
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Principal Executive Officer |
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Date: August 22, 2011 |
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/s/ John S. Tumis
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JOHN S. TUMIS |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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