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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 10-Q

 

x        QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2008

 

o        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 1-10262

 

HKN, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

 

95-2841597

(State or other jurisdiction of

 

(I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization)

 

Identification No.)

 

 

 

180 State Street, Suite 200

 

 

Southlake, Texas

 

76092

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (817) 424-2424

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes  x   No  o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (Check one):

Large accelerated filer  o

Accelerated filer  x

Non-accelerated filer  o

 

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

 

The number of shares of Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding as of August 1, 2008 was 9,676,342.

 

 

 



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HKN, INC.

INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT

June 30, 2008

 

 

 

Page

 

 

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

 

Condensed Financial Statements

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Condensed Statement of Stockholders’ Equity

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

21

 

 

 

 

 

Item 3.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk

 

38

 

 

 

 

 

Item 4.

 

Controls and Procedures

 

39

 

 

 

 

 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

 

Legal Proceedings

 

40

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

 

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

40

 

 

 

 

 

Item 4.

 

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

41

 

 

 

 

 

Item 6.

 

Exhibits

 

42

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

44

 

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HKN, INC.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited, in thousands, except for share amounts)

 

 

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and temporary investments

 

$

20,974

 

$

25,581

 

Margin deposits held by broker

 

1,099

 

123

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

5,112

 

3,670

 

Available for sale investments, current

 

2,700

 

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

865

 

641

 

Total Current Assets

 

30,750

 

30,015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and Equipment, net

 

53,136

 

53,258

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available for Sale Investment

 

28,884

 

19,824

 

Investment in Spitfire, equity method

 

6,311

 

6,517

 

Other Assets, net

 

2,459

 

851

 

 

 

$

121,540

 

$

110,465

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Trade payables

 

$

773

 

$

1,013

 

Accrued liabilities and other

 

1,420

 

2,970

 

Derivative liabilities

 

826

 

61

 

Revenues and royalties payable

 

1,529

 

1,438

 

Total Current Liabilities

 

4,548

 

5,482

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asset Retirement Obligation

 

5,315

 

5,187

 

Deferred Tax Liability

 

20

 

20

 

Minority Interest

 

487

 

 

Preferred Stock Dividends

 

 

10

 

Total Liabilities

 

10,370

 

10,699

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 12)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Series G1 Preferred Stock, $1.00 par value; $160 thousand liquidation value 700,000 shares authorized; 1,600 shares outstanding

 

2

 

2

 

Series G2 Preferred Stock, $1.00 par value; $100 thousand liquidation value 100,000 shares authorized; 1,000 shares outstanding

 

1

 

1

 

Series M Preferred Stock, $1.00 par value; $4.4 million liquidation value 50,000 shares authorized; 44,000 shares outstanding

 

44

 

44

 

Common stock, $0.01 par value; 24,000,000 shares authorized; 9,676,342 and 9,768,261 shares issued, respectively

 

97

 

98

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

446,211

 

446,973

 

Accumulated deficit

 

(354,754

)

(358,063

)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

19,569

 

10,711

 

Total Stockholders’ Equity

 

111,170

 

99,766

 

 

 

$

121,540

 

$

110,465

 

 

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements are
an integral part of these Statements.

 

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HKN, INC.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited, in thousands except for share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

2008

 

2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues and other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oil and gas operations

 

$

7,717

 

$

5,261

 

$

13,253

 

$

9,870

 

Trading revenues, net

 

(1,287

)

178

 

(1,421

)

330

 

Fees, interest and other income

 

642

 

742

 

1,520

 

1,791

 

Total revenue

 

7,072

 

6,181

 

13,352

 

11,991

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs and Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oil and gas operating expenses

 

2,421

 

1,990

 

5,076

 

4,180

 

General and administrative expenses

 

1,057

 

1,224

 

2,246

 

2,310

 

Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion

 

1,260

 

1,480

 

2,490

 

3,314

 

Equity in losses of Spitfire

 

26

 

26

 

29

 

42

 

Other losses

 

(41

)

77

 

45

 

304

 

Total costs and expenses

 

4,723

 

4,797

 

9,886

 

10,150

 

Income before income taxes

 

$

2,349

 

$

1,384

 

$

3,466

 

$

1,841

 

Income tax expense

 

4

 

19

 

7

 

43

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before minority interest

 

$

2,345

 

$

1,365

 

$

3,459

 

$

1,798

 

Minority interest

 

(13

)

 

(13

)

 

Net income

 

$

2,358

 

$

1,365

 

$

3,472

 

$

1,798

 

Accrual of dividends related to preferred stock

 

(102

)

(64

)

(163

)

(113

)

Net income attributed to common stock

 

$

2,256

 

$

1,301

 

$

3,309

 

$

1,685

 

Basic net income per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per common share

 

$

0.23

 

$

0.13

 

$

0.34

 

$

0.17

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 

9,678,882

 

9,802,247

 

9,708,153

 

9,808,007

 

Diluted income per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per common share

 

$

0.23

 

$

0.13

 

$

0.34

 

$

0.17

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 

9,678,882

 

10,135,076

 

9,708,153

 

9,808,007

 

 

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements are
an integral part of these Statements.

 

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HKN, INC.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Unaudited, in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred Stock

 

 

 

Common

 

Paid-In

 

Treasury

 

Accumulated

 

Comprehensive

 

 

 

 

 

G1

 

G2

 

M

 

Stock

 

Capital

 

Stock

 

Deficit

 

Income

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2007

 

$

2

 

$

1

 

$

44

 

$

98

 

$

446,973

 

$

 

$

(358,063

)

$

10,711

 

$

99,766

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrual of preferred stock dividends

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(142

)

 

(142

)

Issuance of preferred stock dividends

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

(21

)

 

(19

)

Treasury stock repurchase

 

 

 

 

 

 

(790

)

 

 

(790

)

Treasury stock retirements

 

 

 

 

(1

)

(789

)

790

 

 

 

 

Equity in stock repurchases by Spitfire

 

 

 

 

 

25

 

 

 

 

25

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,472

 

 

 

 

Unrealized holding gain on available for sale investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,983

 

 

 

Unrealized foreign currency loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(125

)

 

 

Total comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12,330

 

Balance, June 30, 2008

 

$

2

 

$

1

 

$

44

 

$

97

 

$

446,211

 

$

 

$

(354,754

)

$

19,569

 

$

111,170

 

 

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements are
an integral part of these Statements.

 

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HKN, INC.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited, in thousands)

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

3,472

 

$

1,798

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion

 

2,490

 

3,314

 

Realized loss on available for sale investments

 

 

91

 

Realized loss on derivative instruments

 

(1,030

)

(513

)

Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments

 

(389

)

93

 

Impairment recovery on land

 

(179

)

 

Equity in losses of Spitfire

 

28

 

42

 

Minority Interest

 

(13

)

 

Other, net

 

 

59

 

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Decrease (increase) in prepaid assets and other

 

(2,654

)

115

 

Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable and other

 

(1,367

)

2,573

 

Decrease in marketable securities

 

 

5,000

 

Increase in margin deposits posted with brokers

 

(976

)

(1,171

)

Increase in derivative liabilities

 

2,184

 

214

 

Decrease in trade payables and other

 

(1,893

)

(6,536

)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

(327

)

5,079

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net proceeds from sales of assets

 

332

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

(1,034

)

(6,091

)

Dispositions and general costs

 

(343

)

(30

)

Purchase of available for sale investments

 

(2,699

)

 

Sales of available for sale investments

 

 

1,530

 

Purchase of common shares in Spitfire

 

 

(186

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(3,744

)

(4,777

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Payment of preferred stock dividends

 

(171

)

(88

)

Cash paid for partial shares in reverse split

 

 

(9

)

Proceeds from capital contributions to Canergy Growth Fund

 

325

 

 

Proceeds from capital contributions to Canergy Management Company

 

100

 

 

Treasury shares purchased

 

(790

)

(461

)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(536

)

(558

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash and temporary investments

 

(4,607

)

(256

)

Cash and temporary investments at beginning of period

 

25,581

 

25,954

 

Cash and temporary investments at end of period

 

$

20,974

 

$

25,698

 

 

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements are
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HKN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2008 and 2007

(Unaudited)

 

(1)                                 BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

Our accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to these rules and regulations, although we believe that the disclosures made are adequate to prevent the information presented from being misleading. In our opinion, these financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly our financial position as of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 and the results of our operations and changes in our cash flows for all three and six-month periods presented as of June 30, 2008 and 2007. The December 31, 2007 consolidated condensed balance sheet information is derived from audited financial statements. All adjustments represent normal recurring items. These condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with the 2008 presentation.

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP 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 reported period.  Actual results could differ from these estimates. The results of operations for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2008 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

 

Principles of Consolidation – The consolidated condensed financial statements include the accounts of all companies that we, through our direct or indirect ownership or shareholding, were provided the ability to control the operating policies and procedures. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

 

Consolidation of Variable Interest Entity - In May 2008, we created Canergy Growth Fund LLC (“Canergy Fund”), a U.S. Virgin Islands non-registered investment fund, to invest in a segment of the global energy industry, the Canadian junior oil and gas market.  The Canergy Fund is seeking total capital commitments of up to $10 million.  As of June 30, 2008, total capital contributions into the Canergy Fund were $2.4 million (HKN investment of $2 million and one third-party investment of $400 thousand).  Currently, we hold 1 of 2 seats on Canergy Fund’s Board of Directors.  See Note 2 - Investment in Canergy Fund and Canergy Management for further discussion.

 

Also in May 2008, we created Canergy Management Company LLC (“Canergy Management”), a U.S. Virgin Islands company, to manage the Canergy Fund as well as other future possible investment opportunities. We invested $100 thousand in exchange for a 50% ownership in Canergy Management.  Currently, we hold 1 of 2 seats on Canergy Management’s Board of Directors and Investment Committee.

 

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Our investments in the Canergy Fund and Canergy Management are variable interests, as defined in Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation (“FIN”) No. 46 (Revised December 2003) “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation of ARB No. 51” (“FIN 46R”). FIN 46R requires the consolidation of a variable interest entity (“VIE”), as defined, if a company will absorb a majority of the VIE’s expected losses, receive a majority of the VIE’s expected residual returns, or both. We have determined that our investments in the Canergy Fund and in Canergy Management meet the requirements of FIN 46R, and we are the primary beneficiaries, as defined. Therefore, we have consolidated the assets, liabilities and results of operations of the Canergy Fund and Canergy Management as of June 30, 2008 and for the period from May 14, 2008, the formation date, through June 30, 2008.

 

Comprehensive Income (Loss) – Comprehensive income (loss) includes changes in stockholders’ equity during the periods that do not result from transactions with stockholders. Our total comprehensive income (loss) for the period is as follows:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
June 30,

 

Six Months Ended
June 30,

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

2008

 

2007

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

(in thousands)

 

Net income

 

$

2,358

 

$

1,365

 

$

3,472

 

$

1,798

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment on investment

 

(189

)

485

 

(125

)

646

 

Reclassification of holding loss on available for sale investments into earnings

 

 

 

 

207

 

Unrealized gain (loss) on investment

 

13,234

 

(1,044

)

8,983

 

(9,426

)

Total comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

15,403

 

$

806

 

$

12,330

 

$

(6,775

)

 

Financial Instruments - We carry our financial instruments including cash, derivatives, and our common stock investments at their estimated fair values. The fair values of our securities and exchange-traded derivatives are based on prices quoted in active markets, and the fair values of our commodity and foreign-currency derivatives are based on pricing provided by our counterparties.  Our common stock investments have been designated as available for sale. The associated unrealized gains and losses on our available for sale investments are recorded to other comprehensive income until realized and are reclassified into earnings using specific identification.

 

We have not designated any of our derivative instruments as hedges under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” All gains and losses related to our derivative instruments are recognized in earnings.

 

Equity Method Investments – For investments in which we have the ability to exercise significant influence but do not control, we follow the equity method of accounting.  Initial investments are recorded at cost and adjusted by the proportionate share of the investee’s earnings and capital transactions.  Our share of investee earnings are recorded to our income statement and our share of their capital transactions are recorded in our shareholders’ equity.  We evaluate these investments for other-than-temporary declines in value each quarter; any impairment found to be other than temporary would be recorded through earnings.

 

Translation of Non-U.S. Currency Amounts - Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. investees whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect at each

 

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balance sheet date. Revenue and expense items are translated at average exchange rates prevailing during the periods. Translation adjustments are included in other comprehensive income until the investment is sold.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements – In December 2007, FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), “Business Combinations” (“SFAS 141R”), and SFAS No. 160, “Accounting and Reporting of Noncontrolling Interest in Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51” (“SFAS 160”). SFAS 141R and SFAS 160 will significantly change the accounting for and reporting of business combination transactions and noncontrolling (minority) interests in consolidated financial statements. SFAS 141R retains the fundamental requirements in Statement 141 “Business Combinations” while providing additional definitions, such as the definition of the acquirer in a purchase and improvements in the application of how the acquisition method is applied. SFAS 160 will change the accounting and reporting for minority interests, which will be recharacterized as noncontrolling interests, and classified as a component of equity. These Statements become simultaneously effective January 1, 2009. Early adoption is not permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated condensed financial statements.

 

In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (“SFAS 161”). This statement requires companies to provide enhanced disclosures about (a) how and why they use derivative instruments, (b) how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under Statement 133 and its related interpretations, and (c) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect a company’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. SFAS 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. Our adoption of SFAS 161 is not expected to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

 

In May 2008, the FASB issued FAS No. 162 “The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles” (“FAS 162”). FAS 162 identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles to be used in the preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. FAS 162 is effective sixty days following the SEC’s approval of PCAOB amendments to AU Section 411, “The Meaning of ‘Present fairly in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles’”. We are currently evaluating the potential impact, if any, of the adoption of FAS 162 on our consolidated financial statements.

 

(2)                           INVESTMENT IN CANERGY FUND AND CANERGY MANAGEMENT

 

Investment in Canergy Fund – In May 2008, we created the Canergy Fund, a U.S. Virgin Islands non-registered investment fund, to invest in a segment of the global energy industry, the Canadian junior oil and gas market.  The Canergy Fund is seeking total capital commitments of up to $10 million and is managed by Canergy Management.  Fund maturity is March 2010, but an investor can elect to exit the Fund at the end of each fiscal quarter.  Canergy Fund is provided research by Bryan Mills Iradesso, a Calgary and Toronto based financial public relations firm focused on the oil and gas industry, under an exclusive service contract.  As of June 30, 2008, total capital contributions into the Canergy Fund were $2.4 million (HKN investment of $2 million, representing 83% of the capital contributed, and one third-party investment of $400 thousand, representing 17% of the capital contributed).

 

The Canergy Fund will pay the fund manager a one-time subscription fee equal to 2% of the capital commitments, an annual management fee equal to 1% per annum of the aggregate commitments and a performance fee equal to 20% of the realized capital appreciation, if any, earned by investors in the fund at the

 

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fund’s maturity.  Prior to payment of any performance fee, the investors must have received amounts equal to their investment in the fund plus a cumulative, non-compounded return thereon of 8% from the date of investment to maturity.

 

During June 2008, the Canergy Fund invested $1.56 million in common shares of publicly traded Canadian junior oil and gas companies. The Canergy Fund seeks to invest capital in shares of Canadian energy companies for appreciation in asset value instead of actively trading such shares in the short-term, therefore, Canergy Fund’s investments have been designated as available for sale.  These investments are recorded at their estimated fair value of $1.58 million on our consolidated condensed balance sheet at June 30, 2008.  In addition to these common stock investments, the Canergy Fund’s net assets also consisted of Cash of $761 thousand and a Subscription Receivable of $75 thousand. The net unrealized gain on investments of $19 thousand is included in other comprehensive income in our consolidated condensed balance sheet as of June 30, 2008.  All other assets and liabilities related to the Canergy Fund were negligible at June 30, 2008. The following table presents our condensed schedule of investments as of June 30, 2008 (in thousands):

 

Investment

 

Basis

 

Fair Value

 

Money Market/Cash (A)

 

$

761

 

$

761

 

Common Stock (B)

 

1,563

 

1,582

 

Canadian Junior Oil and Gas Companies

 

 

 

 

 

Anderson Energy (7%)

 

 

 

159

 

Breaker Energy (5%)

 

 

 

124

 

Culane Energy Corp (15%)

 

 

 

363

 

Gentry Resources (11%)

 

 

 

278

 

Orleans Energy (11%)

 

 

 

259

 

Profound Energy (5%)

 

 

 

118

 

Yoho Inc. (5%)

 

 

 

126

 

Other (6%)

 

 

 

155

 

 


(A)      Investments in Money Markets/Cash represent 32% of the net assets of the fund.

(B)        These investments are in common shares of nine Canadian junior oil and gas companies listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and represent 65% of the net assets of the fund.

 

The Canergy Fund recognized realized gains on investments of $2 thousand, which amounts are included within trading revenues in our consolidated condensed statement of operations for the period ended June 30, 2008. All other income and expenses related to the Canergy Fund were negligible as of June 30, 2008.

 

Investment in Canergy Management – We invested $100 thousand in exchange for a 50% ownership in Canergy Management.  Our capital contribution represents approximately 50% of Canergy Management’s initial working capital as of June 30, 2008.  In the second quarter 2008, Canergy Management recorded a minimal amount of general and administrative expenses for start-up operations of $26 thousand which is included in our consolidated condensed statement of operations.

 

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(3)                                 ADOPTION OF NEW ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE

 

                                                We adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS 157”), on January 1, 2008 with no material impact on our consolidated condensed statement of operations or financial condition.  SFAS 157 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.  SFAS 157 also establishes a framework for measuring fair value and a valuation hierarchy based upon the transparency of inputs used in the valuation of an asset or liability.  Classification within the hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.  The valuation hierarchy contains three levels:

 

·                  Level 1 – Valuation inputs are unadjusted quoted market prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

 

·                  Level 2 – Valuation inputs are quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, quoted market prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets and other observable inputs directly or indirectly related to the asset or liability being measured.

 

·                  Level 3 – Valuation inputs are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.

 

Our fair value measurements relate to our available-for-sale common stock investments, our trading securities and underlying derivatives with quoted prices in active markets. Accordingly, the fair value measurements of these securities have been classified as Level 1.  Our foreign currency securities are measured using observable inputs for similar assets and liabilities in active markets. As a result, the fair value measurement of our foreign currency securities is classified as Level 2.

 

Also included in our fair value measurements are our 1.3 million warrants to acquire common shares of Spitfire Energy Ltd. (“Spitfire”).  We measure the fair value of our Spitfire warrants using the Black-Scholes Valuation model which incorporates using observable inputs such as Spitfire’s common share price and other inputs obtained from sources independent of us.  We do however; use the historical volatility, that is, the volatility for the shares derived from the shares’ historical prices, and historical volatility typically does not represent current market participant expectations about future volatility.  Thus, the fair value measurements of our Spitfire warrants have been classified as Level 3.

 

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The following table presents our trading securities, available-for-sale securities and Spitfire warrants carried at fair value as of June 30, 2008 (in thousands):

 

 

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Available-for-sale securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment in Global

 

$

28,884

 

$

 

$

 

Investments in common stock

 

2,700

 

 

 

Other assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spitfire warrants

 

 

 

66

 

Total assets at fair value

 

$

31,584

 

$

 

$

66

 

 

 

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Trading securities

 

$

(647

)

$

 

$

 

Foreign currency securities

 

 

(179

)

 

Total liabilities at fair value

 

$

(647

)

$

(179

)

$

 

 

The table above does not include our equity investment in Spitfire of $6.3 million in which we are deemed to have a significant influence and, as such, is not accounted for at fair value under SFAS 157.

 

The reconciliation of the fair value for our Level 3 asset, the Spitfire warrants, including net purchases and sales, realized gains and change in unrealized gains, is set out below (in thousands):

 

 

 

Six Months

 

 

 

Ended

 

 

 

June 30, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning balance at January 1, 2008

 

$

111

 

Total realized and unrealized losses included in earnings

 

(45

)

Net purchases and sales

 

 

Closing fair value at June 30, 2008

 

$

66

 

 

On February 8, 2008, the FASB issued Staff Position 157-2, “Effective Date of FASB 157” (FSP 157-2) which partially deferred the provisions of SFAS 157 to annual periods beginning after November 15, 2008 for non-financial assets and liabilities.  Non-financial assets include fair value measurements associated with business acquisitions and impairment testing of tangible and intangible assets.  We are currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of SFAS 157 will have on our nonfinancial assets and liabilities in our consolidated condensed financial statements.

 

(4)                                 INVESTMENT IN GLOBAL

 

At June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, we held an investment in Global Energy Development PLC (“Global”) through our ownership of approximately 34% of Global’s ordinary shares which we account for as a non-current available-for-sale investment. Global is a petroleum exploration and production company focused on Latin America.  Global’s shares are traded on the AIM, a market operated by the London Stock Exchange.

 

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At June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, our investment in Global was equal to the market value of our 11.9 million shares of Global’s ordinary shares as follows:

 

 

 

June 30,
2008

 

December 31,
 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares of Global Stock held by HKN

 

11,893,463

 

11,893,463

 

Closing Price of Global Stock

 

£

1.22

 

£

0.84

 

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate

 

1.9906

 

1.9843

 

Market Value of Investment in Global

 

$

28,883,655

 

$

19,824,167

 

 

The foreign currency translation adjustment of $78 thousand and the unrealized gain on investment of $9.0 million for these changes in market value between the two periods were recorded to other comprehensive income in stockholders’ equity at June 30, 2008.

 

(5)           EQUITY INVESTMENT IN SPITFIRE ENERGY

 

At June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, we held an investment in Spitfire through the ownership of approximately 26% of Spitfire’s currently outstanding common shares. Spitfire is an independent public company (TSX-V; SEL) actively engaged in the exploration, development and production of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids in Western Canada.

 

As a result of our 26% ownership of Spitfire’s outstanding common shares, we are deemed to  have the ability to exert significant influence over Spitfire’s operating and financial policies. Accordingly, we reflect our investment in Spitfire as an equity method investment. Due to timing differences in our filing requirements and the lack of availability of financial information for the current quarterly period, we record our share of Spitfire’s financial activity on a three-month lag. During June 2008, our representatives on the Spitfire board of directors resigned due to scheduling conflicts.

 

In accordance with the equity method of accounting, our investment is adjusted to reflect our share of changes in Spitfire’s capital.  It is further adjusted to recognize our share of their earnings as they occur rather than as dividends or other distributions are received.  Our share of their earnings would also include any other-than-temporary declines in fair value recognized during the period. Changes in our proportionate share of the underlying equity of Spitfire which result from their issuance of additional equity securities are recognized as increases or decreases in shareholders’ equity, net of any related tax effects.

 

Our investment in Spitfire is reported in our balance sheet at its adjusted carrying value as a non-current asset, and our earnings are reported net of tax as a single line on our income statement.  At June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, our carrying value of this investment was $6.3 million and $6.5 million, respectively. The market value of our investment in shares of Spitfire common stock was $3.7 million at June 30, 2008. During June 2008, the share price of Spitfire’s common stock temporarily increased to Can $0.55 per share, and the market value of our investment exceeded our carrying value. As of June 30, 2008, Spitfire’s share price subsequently declined to Can $0.35 per share.  Management believes the excess of carrying value over the market value is temporary and will continue to monitor changes in Spitfire’s common share price net asset value per share and market conditions.

 

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 (6)          PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

 

A summary of property and equipment follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

Unevaluated properties:

 

 

 

 

 

Unevaluated oil and gas properties

 

$

658

 

$

2,049

 

Unevaluated Coal Bed Methane prospects

 

6,132

 

5,719

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Evaluated oil and gas properties

 

190,956

 

187,817

 

Facilities and other property

 

1,778

 

1,748

 

Less accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

(146,388

)

(144,075

)

 

 

$

53,136

 

$

53,258

 

 

(7)           DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

 

Trading Derivatives – As part of our treasury activities, we engage in the active management of investments and derivative instruments in energy industry securities traded on domestic securities exchanges. We use these derivatives as a tool to enhance investment returns or to minimize the risk in our energy industry portfolio. Our energy industry derivatives are presented at fair value as derivative liabilities on our accompanying balance sheets at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007. These derivatives are not designated as hedges under SFAS 133, and we recognize gains and losses related to these positions in current earnings.

 

These derivatives are recorded at their estimated fair value of $647 thousand as derivative liabilities on our consolidated condensed balance sheet at June 30, 2008. The notional value of these open written options at June 30, 2008 was $7.9 million.

 

Commodity Futures Contracts - We enter into certain commodity derivative instruments which are effective in mitigating commodity price risk associated with a portion of our future monthly natural gas and crude oil production and related cash flows. Our oil and gas operating revenues and cash flows are impacted by changes in commodity product prices, which are volatile and cannot be accurately predicted. Our objective for holding these commodity derivatives is to protect the operating revenues and cash flows related to a portion of our future natural gas sales and crude oil from the risk of significant declines in commodity prices. We have not designated any of our commodity derivatives as hedges under SFAS 133.

 

During the second quarter 2008, we closed all of our open crude oil futures contracts resulting in realized losses of $1.2 million.  These amounts are included in trading revenues in our consolidated condensed statement of operations. All of our commodity futures contracts were closed as of June 30, 2008.

 

As of June 30, 2008, neither we, nor any of our consolidated companies, hold any derivative instruments which are designated as fair value hedges, cash flow hedges or foreign currency hedges. Settlements of our oil and gas commodity derivatives are based on the difference between fixed option prices and the New York Mercantile Exchange closing prices for each month during the life of the contracts. We

 

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monitor our crude oil and natural gas production prices compared to New York Mercantile Exchange prices  to assure our commodity derivatives are effective hedges in mitigating our commodity price risk.

 

Foreign Currency Derivative Contracts - During 2008, we entered into certain foreign currency derivative instruments to mitigate the foreign currency price risk associated with our investment in Global’s ordinary shares. Our investment in Global is impacted by changes in the British Sterling Pound exchange rate to U.S. dollars. We have not designated any of our foreign currency derivatives as hedges under SFAS 133, and we recognize gains and losses related to the positions in current earnings. We recognized a realized loss of $20 thousand during the 2008 period on our foreign currency derivatives. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, we have included unrealized losses of $153 thousand and $189 thousand, respectively, related to these derivatives within trading revenues in our consolidated condensed statement of operations. These derivatives are recorded at their estimated fair value of $179 thousand as derivative liabilities on our consolidated condensed balance sheet at June 30, 2008.

 

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, we have included the following unrealized and realized gains and losses related to these derivatives within trading revenues in our consolidated condensed statement of operations:

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

June 30, 2008

 

June 30, 2008

 

Unrealized loss on written call positions

 

$

(105

)

$

(139

)

Unrealized gain (loss) on written put positions

 

60

 

(115

)

Unrealized gain on written commodity calls

 

 

37

 

Unrealized gain on commodity puts

 

 

19

 

Unrealized loss on foreign currency

 

(153

)

(190

)

Unrealized loss on alternative strategy

 

(14

)

 

Realized gain on written put positions

 

218

 

218

 

Realized gain on written puts – alternative strategy

 

18

 

17

 

Realized loss on crude futures

 

(1,288

)

(1,229

)

Realized loss on foreign currency

 

(21

)

(21

)

Realized loss on purchased commodity puts

 

 

(16

)

Realized loss on common stock

 

(2

)

(2

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total trading loss

 

$

(1,287

)

$

(1,421

)

 

 

Spitfire Warrants - In association with our investment in Spitfire, we also hold 1.3 million warrants to acquire common shares of Spitfire.  We account for these warrants as derivatives in accordance with SFAS 133. The expiration date of the warrants is August 1, 2010.  These warrants are recorded at their estimated fair value of $66 thousand at June 30, 2008 as other assets in our consolidated condensed balance sheet. We have included unrealized gains (losses) of $41 thousand and ($45) thousand, related primarily to the change in the underlying price of Spitfire’s common shares, within other expenses in our consolidated condensed statement of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively.

 

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(8)           ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION

 

We recognize the present value of asset retirement obligations beginning in the period in which they are incurred if a reasonable estimate of a fair value can be made. The associated asset retirement costs are capitalized as part of the carrying amount of the long-lived asset. A summary of our asset retirement obligations as of June 30, 2008 is as follows (in thousands):

 

Asset Category

 

Asset Retirement
Obligation
Liability

 

Estimated Life

 

North American oil and gas producing properties

 

$

3,832

 

0-20 years

 

North American facilities and other property

 

1,483

 

3-27 years

 

 

 

$

5,315

 

 

 

 

The following table describes all changes to our asset retirement obligation liability during the six months ended June 30, 2008 (in thousands):

 

Asset retirement obligation at beginning of year

 

$

5,187

 

Additions

 

30

 

Disposals

 

(80

)

Revisions of estimates

 

 

Accretion expense

 

178

 

Asset retirement obligation at June 30, 2008

 

$

5,315

 

 

(9)           SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

HKN engages primarily in oil and gas exploration, exploitation, development and production activities in the onshore and offshore Gulf Coast regions of South Texas and Louisiana as well as coalbed methane exploration and development activities in Indiana and Ohio.  Our coalbed methane and oil and gas operations efforts in the United States are managed and evaluated by us as one operation. We operate primarily through traditional ownership of mineral interests in the various states in which we operate. HKN, through our treasury activities, also engages in the active management of investments in energy industry securities traded on domestic and international securities exchanges.  For the periods ended June 30, 2007, we did not divide our operations into segments.

 

In second quarter 2008, we created two new operating segments to reflect the consolidation of the Canergy Fund and Canergy Management.  The Canergy Fund is a non-registered investment fund created to invest in a segment of the global energy industry, the Canadian junior oil and gas market.  Canergy Management operates and manages the investments of the Canergy Fund and other future possible investment opportunities. Please see Note 2 – Investment in Canergy Fund and Canergy Management for further discussion.

 

Our accounting policies for each of our operating segments are the same as those for our consolidated condensed financial statements. There were no intersegment sales or transfers for the periods presented.  Revenues and expenses not directly identifiable with any segment, such as certain general and administrative

 

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expenses, are allocated by us based on various internal and external criteria including an assessment of the relative benefit to each segment.

 

Our financial information, expressed in thousands, for each of our operating segments for the periods ended June 30, 2008 is as follows:

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

Canergy

 

Canergy

 

 

 

 

 

HKN

 

Fund

 

Management

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oil and gas revenues

 

$

7,717

 

$

 

$

 

$

7,717

 

Trading Revenues

 

(1,285

)

(2

)

 

(1,287

)

Interest and other income

 

641

 

1

 

 

642

 

Oil and gas operating expenses

 

2,421

 

 

 

2,421

 

General and administrative expenses

 

1,030

 

1

 

26

 

1,057

 

Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion

 

1,260

 

 

 

1,260

 

Other losses, net

 

(41

)

 

 

(41

)

Equity in losses of Spitfire

 

26

 

 

 

26

 

Income Tax expense

 

4

 

 

 

4

 

Minority Interest

 

 

 

(13

)

(13

)

Net Income

 

$

2,373

 

$

(2

)

$

(13

)

$

2,358

 

Capital Expenditures

 

$

515

 

$

 

$

 

$

515

 

Total Assets

 

$

118,938

 

$

2,418

 

$

184

 

$

121,540

 

 

 

 

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

Canergy

 

Canergy

 

 

 

 

 

HKN

 

Fund

 

Management

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oil and gas revenues

 

$

13,253

 

$

 

$

 

$

13,253

 

Trading Revenues

 

(1,419

)

(2

)

 

(1,421

)

Interest and other income

 

1,519

 

1

 

 

1,520

 

Oil and gas operating expenses

 

5,076

 

 

 

5,076

 

General and administrative expenses

 

2,219

 

1

 

26

 

2,246

 

Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion

 

2,490

 

 

 

2,490

 

Other losses, net

 

45

 

 

 

45

 

Equity in losses of Spitfire

 

29

 

 

 

29

 

Income Tax expense

 

7

 

 

 

7

 

Minority Interest

 

 

 

(13

)

(13

)

Net Income

 

$

3,487

 

$

(2

)

$

(13

)

$

3,472

 

Capital Expenditures

 

$

1,034

 

$

 

$

 

$

1,034

 

Total Assets

 

$

118,938

 

$

2,418

 

$

184

 

$

121,540

 

 

(10)         STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

Treasury Stock – At June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, we held no shares of treasury stock. During the six months ended June 30, 2008, we repurchased approximately 92 thousand shares of our common stock in the open market at a cost of approximately $790 thousand pursuant to our repurchase program. During

 

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the six months ended June 30, 2008, we retired approximately 92 thousand treasury shares.

 

The changes in the number of common and preferred shares and shares held in treasury during the three months ended June 30, 2008 are as follows:

 

 

 

Number of Shares

 

Description

 

Preferred
G1

 

Preferred
G2

 

Preferred
M

 

Common

 

Treasury

 

Balance at December 31, 2007

 

1,600

 

1,000

 

44,000

 

9,768,261

 

 

Common shares issued for preferred dividends

 

 

 

 

166

 

 

Treasury shares retired

 

 

 

 

 

(92,085

)

Treasury shares purchased

 

 

 

 

(92,085

)

92,085

 

Balance as of June 30, 2008

 

1,600

 

1,000

 

44,000

 

9,676,342

 

 

 

 (11)        EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

Basic earnings per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing income or loss attributed to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if security interests were exercised or converted into common stock. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted income per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 (in thousands, except per share data):

 

 

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2008

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2007

 

 

 

Net income
attributed to
common stock
(Numerator)

 

Weighted-
Average Shares
(Denominator)

 

Per Share
Amount

 

Net income
attributed to
common stock 
(Numerator)

 

Weighted-
Average Shares
(Denominator)

 

Per Share
Amount

 

Basic EPS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

2,256

 

9,679

 

$

0.23

 

$

1,301

 

9,802

 

$

0.13

 

Effect of dilutive securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock and warrants(A)

 

$

 

 

 

 

$

44

 

333

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share

 

$

2,256

 

9,679

 

$

0.23

 

$

1,345

 

10,135

 

$

0.13

 

 

 

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2008

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2007

 

 

 

Net income
attributed to
common stock 
(Numerator)

 

Weighted-
Average Shares
(Denominator)

 

Per Share
Amount

 

Net income
attributed to
common stock 
(Numerator)

 

Weighted-
Average Shares
(Denominator)

 

Per Share
Amount

 

Basic EPS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

3,309

 

9,708

 

$

0.34

 

$

1,685

 

9,808

 

$

0.17

 

Effect of dilutive securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock and warrants(A)

 

$

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share

 

$

3,309

 

9,708

 

$

0.34

 

$

1,685

 

9,808

 

$

0.17

 

 


(A) 

Any of our equity securities which were outstanding in the periods presented were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share as their effect would have been antidilutive.

 

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(12)                          COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Exxon Litigation – Exxon Mobil Corporation v. XPLOR Energy SPV-I, Inc. filed in the 17th Judicial District Court for the Parish of LaFourche, State of Louisiana; Case No. 106838.  In July 2007, Exxon Mobil Corporation (“Exxon”) filed a Petition for Damages against XPLOR Energy SPV-I, Inc. (“Xplor”), alleging that Exxon is entitled to $960 thousand in interest related to an after payout working interest retained by Exxon in Xplor’s State Lease 14589 #2 well in the Lake Raccourci field. In August 2007 we filed and served on Exxon our Answer, Affirmative Defenses and Reconventional Demand (the “Answer”). In January 2008, Exxon and Xplor on its behalf and on behalf of the working interest owners reached a settlement with Exxon. The settlement terms included Exxon’s agreement to dismiss the lawsuit and to release all related claims in exchange for a one time lump sum payment of $800 thousand.  Xplor’s pro rata share of the settlement amount was approximately $320 thousand with the remaining working interests contributing their pro rata share of the settlement payment. Upon joint motion for dismissal, the court entered an order dismissing this case in May 2008. All amounts were paid as of June 30, 2008.  The resolution of this matter did not have a material impact on our financial results.

 

IRS Examination - On July 14, 2008, the Company received a Revenue Agent’s Report in which the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) proposed an adjustment for the calendar year 2005.  The proposed adjustment relates to the calculation of the Adjusted Current Earnings (“ACE”) component of the alternative minimum tax calculations, by increasing the ACE gain on sale of the Global PLC stock that occurred in 2005.  The IRS has not calculated or proposed a tax deficiency related to the alternative minimum tax.

 

The Company strongly believes the proposed IRS adjustment is incorrect, and that the Company thus has meritorious defenses to this proposed IRS adjustment and therefore no provision has been made for the proposal.  This proposal is in the preliminary stages of discussion with the IRS and final resolution of this matter could take considerable time.  We hope to resolve the issue in an expeditious manner, but if necessary, the Company will defend the matter vigorously.

 

Operational Contingencies — The exploration, development and production of oil and gas assets are subject to various, federal and state laws and regulations designed to protect the environment. Compliance with these regulations is part of our day-to-day operating procedures. Infrequently, accidental discharge of such materials as oil, natural gas or drilling fluids can occur and such accidents can require material expenditures to correct. We maintain levels of insurance we believe to be customary in the industry to limit its financial exposure. We are unaware of any material capital expenditures required for environmental control during this fiscal year.

 

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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

The following discussion is intended to assist you in understanding our business and the results of our operations.  It should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements and the related notes that appear elsewhere in this report as well as our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007. Certain statements made in our discussion may be forward looking.  Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and a number of factors could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from our expectations. These risks, uncertainties, and other factors include, among others, the risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as other risks described in this Quarterly Report.  Unless the context requires otherwise, when we refer to “we,” “us” and “our,” we are describing HKN, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.

 

 

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

 

Our strategy is to enhance value for our stockholders through the development of a well-balanced portfolio of energy-based assets.  Our Gulf Coast oil and gas assets and our coalbed methane prospects provide a large inventory of both high and low-risk projects and high-potential exploration long-term opportunities.  We engage in the active management of investments in energy industry securities and futures traded on domestic and international securities exchanges in order to provide us with high-yield returns and additional cash flow.  During 2008, we are focusing on:

 

·                  Deploying assets into energy-based opportunities that will build annual measurable value and/or cash flow

 

·                  Optimizing the value of our assets through collective expectations and objectives, and;

 

·                  Monetizing assets that have reached their full potential, that do not have an expectation of near-term value enhancement or that represent a disproportionate concentration of value in one asset.

 

Consistent with our strategy to deploy assets into energy-based opportunities, we:

 

·                  Created the Canergy Growth Fund LLC (Canergy Fund), a U.S. Virgin Islands non-registered investment company, to invest in a potentially undervalued segment of the global energy industry, the Canadian junior oil and gas market.  The Canergy Fund is seeking total capital commitments up to $10 million.  As of June 30, 2008, total capital contributions into the Canergy Fund were $2.4 million (HKN owning approximately 83% of the Canergy Fund).

 

·                  Held approximately $7.7 million outstanding of average notional value in exchange-traded written positions in our energy trading portfolio through our treasury activities.

 

·                  Deployed capital expenditures of $1 million for development drilling on new interests (the RC Roberson #1 well) in the NW Speaks field in South Texas, completion costs on the successful Boquillas #1 well also in South Texas as well as other projects.

 

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·                  Deployed over $1.7 million of prepaid costs towards the 2nd five-well pilot project for our coalbed methane Indiana Posey Prospect as well as for two wells in our Creole Field to be drilled during the third quarter 2008.

 

·                  Repurchased approximately 92 thousand of our common shares in the market.

 

Consistent with our focus to improve our financial condition and optimize the value of our assets through collective expectations and objectives, we:

 

·                  Improved our current ratio (defined as current assets divided by current liabilities) to 6.76 to 1.00 at June 30, 2008 up from 5.81 to 1.00 at March 31, 2008 and 5.48 to 1.00 at December 31, 2007.

 

·                  Held no debt outstanding during the six months ended June 30, 2008.

 

·                  Increased our profitable operations resulting in net income of $3.3 million.

 

·                  Decreased depreciation, depletion and amortization rates per unit as a result of increased proved reserve volumes.

 

·                  Experienced an increase in the fair value of our investment in Global Energy Development plc (“Global”) shares to approximately $28.8 million at June 30, 2008 as compared to $19.8 million at December 31, 2007.

 

·                  Reaped a 73% increase in our crude oil revenue compared to prior year period due to increased commodity prices and an overall increase in our oil production from our Main Pass 35 and Creole fields.

 

·                  Decreased our general and administrative expenses in an increasing-cost environment.

 

Financial and Operational Disappointments:

 

·                  We experienced a $1.2 million realized loss on crude oil futures contracts.  At June 30, 2008, we no longer hold any open crude oil futures contracts.

 

·                  Our natural gas revenues decreased 10% to approximately $4.1 million. Our natural gas production declined 31% compared to the first six months of 2007 due to lower than anticipated partner generated well workover and drilling activity.

 

In regards to our monetization strategy, in July 2008, we retained Lantana Oil & Gas Partners to market our operated working interest in Main Pass Block 35 in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.  While our working interest in the Main Pass 35 field remains a strong oil asset, we believe this asset represents a disproportionate concentration of value for us and has reached the potential of its near-term value.  Based on Lantana’s current marketing timetable, bids from qualified and interested potential purchasers will be due August 19, 2008.

 

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Gulf Coast Oil and Gas Properties

 

During the second quarter 2008, our results of operations reflect increased oil revenues through the benefit of strong oil commodity prices. Our natural gas revenues declined in the second quarter 2008 compared to the prior year period due to the decline of our gas producing wells. Substantially all of our production is concentrated in twelve oil and gas fields along the onshore and offshore Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast.

 

Our revenues are primarily derived from sales from our oil and gas properties. Approximately 60% of our production comes from our operated properties all located in the United States. These revenues are a function of the oil and gas volumes produced and the prevailing commodity price at the time of production, and certain quality and transportation discounts. The commodity prices for crude oil and natural gas as well as the timing of production volumes have a significant impact on our operating income. During the second quarter 2008, our oil and gas revenues were comprised of approximately 68% oil sales and 32% natural gas production. As of June 30, 2008, our net domestic production rate was averaging approximately 800 barrels of oil equivalent (“boe”) per day.

 

The following field data updates the status of our operations through June 30, 2008:

 

Main Pass, Plaquemines Parish – Louisiana

 

We have a 90% interest in Main Pass and are the field operator. This field contains a seven-platform facility complex including separation, injection, compression, processing and transportation terminals for oil, water and gas.  The field also contains 67 wellbores (60 oil and 7 injection wells), of which 33 are active, and an eight mile oil transport line with pump/metering facilities. Our Main Pass 35 facility is located approximately six miles offshore in state waters off the Gulf Coast of Louisiana. In late 2007, third party compression was upgraded and additional third party production was brought to the Main Pass 35 facility. In the six months of 2008, additional third party operators have inquired about bringing their production and products to the Main Pass facility in future periods. A third-party engineering firm has completed  evaluation and documentation of additional recompletion targets, a geological and geophysical study and wellbore utilization plan.  We currently have license to 21 square miles of 3D seismic data covering the area held by productive leases. Gross production during the second quarter 2008 was approximately 439 boe per day. Additional compression upgrades for gas lift are planned in 2008 to better serve Main Pass 35 wells as well as the production from four other producing areas and anticipated additional areas.

 

Lapeyrouse Field, Terrebonne Parish – Louisiana

 

We hold an average non-operated working interest of approximately 18% in the production from nine wells in this field. Current gross field production is averaging approximately 881 boe per day for the second quarter 2008. Evaluation efforts are still ongoing with additional diagnostic work planned by the operator to address the field pressure decline and to utilize all available wellbores.

 

Lake Raccourci Field, Lafourche Parish – Louisiana

 

We hold an average 40% operated working interest in each of our Lake Raccourci wells. Gross production for this field averaged 337 boe per day for the second quarter 2008. Efforts are underway to secure additional compression and to upgrade gas lift equipment to address production decline in the field.

 

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Point-a-la-Hache Field, Plaquemines Parish – Louisiana

 

 We maintain a 25% operated working interest in one producing well in this field. Average gross production for the second quarter 2008 was approximately 57 boe per day. Injection upgrades to the SWD well were completed in the second quarter.

 

Creole Field, Terrebonne Parish - Louisiana

 

We hold an average 15% non-operated working interest in this offshore field. Both wells that were drilled in 2007 were tied in and began producing in late 2007. Multiple stacked pays in these wells indicate favorable future recompletion potential. In January 2008, we acquired interest in adjoining acreage and facilities which will ensure the availability of gas lift gas and improved salt water disposal. Gross daily production from the wells (six completions) was approximately 586 boe per day during the second quarter 2008. Upgrades to surface facilities and flowlines and the drilling of an SWD well were completed in the second quarter. Two additional drill wells are planned to spud in the third quarter 2008. These wells have multiple stacked pays targeted.

 

East Lake Verret, Assumption Parish – Louisiana

 

We have an average 5% non-operated working interest in this field. Two development wells on this project were successfully completed and placed into production in 2007. Due to stacked pays, favorable recompletion potential is expected in the future productive life of these wells. The operator proposed the drilling of a third well in late 2007, but we declined participation after deeming the prospect did not meet our risk/reward criteria. Gross daily production from both wells was approximately 910 boe per day during the second quarter 2008.

 

Point-au-Fer Field, Terrebonne Parish – Louisiana

 

We own a 12.5% non-operated working interest in this approximate 56 square mile area. Gross production for this field was approximately 102 boe per day for the second quarter 2008. Several prospects have been identified in the area, and we expect to have additional drilling and workover activity in the last part of 2008.

 

BP 2D Texas Gulf Coast Project, Various Counties - Texas

 

The first shallow Yegua well in the project, the Boquillas # 1, was spud in late 2007 and put on gas production during the first quarter 2008. Well performance of the Boquillas #1 has been very encouraging. Gross production from this well was approximately 118 boe per day for the second quarter 2008. A number of other locations have been identified and a drilling program is being determined. One prospect has been scheduled for the third quarter 2008.

 

An 85 square mile 3D seismic survey in the northeastern portion of the project area was proposed, but we declined participation after deeming the 3D portion of the project did not meet our risk/reward criteria.

 

NW Speaks Field, Lavaca County – Texas

 

We own approximately 2% to 10% in various leases in the NW Speaks area. This year we have participated in two successful Lower Wilcox wells. At least two additional locations have been identified with

 

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one expected to spud in late third quarter 2008. Current gross production for this field averaged approximately 268 boe per day during the second quarter 2008.

 

Allen Ranch Field, Colorado County – Texas

 

We own an 11.25% non-operated working interest in this area. Gross production for this field was approximately 134 boe per day during the second quarter of 2008 primarily from the  initial well, the Hancock Gas Unit # 1 which is the only well currently producing from the field. After demonstrating significant commercial production in several horizons, the Hancock Gas Unit #2, was damaged in the course of a remedial workover. The operator has temporarily abandoned operations on this well, and may recommend plugging operations at a future date.

 

Raymondville Field, Willacy County – Texas

 

We own a 27% non-operated working interest in this area. Current gross production for this field averaged approximately 566 boe per day during the second quarter 2008. Well work during the first half of 2008 netted successful recompletions and were followed by two more successful recompletions in the second quarter.

 

Lucky Field, Matagorda County - Texas

 

We own a 7.5% non-operated working interest in this area.  The Dawdy Luck #1 well was completed and started producing during 2007. Current gross production for this field averaged approximately 67 BOE per day during the second quarter of 2008.

 

Coalbed Methane Prospects – Indiana and Ohio

 

We hold three significant exploration and development agreements in Indiana and Ohio, of which two prospects provide for an area of mutual interest of approximately 400,000 acres, and one provides for approximately 20,000 acres. The agreements provide for a phased delineation, pilot and development program, with corresponding staged expenditures. Contracted third parties with a long track record in successful Coalbed Methane development provide expert advice for these projects.

 

On the Indiana Posey Prospect, we have completed Phase I – Core Samples work on the Indiana Prospect which consisted of obtaining and analyzing coal samples. Based on the positive outcome of the coring analysis, we elected into Phase II which consists of exploratory work.  During 2007, all five pilot producing wells were drilled, completed and put on pump-down production for gas desorption via newly installed pumps, lines and facilities. In addition, a produced water disposal well was drilled and completed to service the pilot wells.  Some gas production has begun and is being used throughout the field for fuel gas needs.  The extent of water influx is under evaluation to enhance desorption efforts.  In early 2008, chemical treatments to enhance well fluid productivity was begun with fracture stimulation under evaluation as desorption pump-down continues. In the second quarter 2008, a fracture stimulation was performed to increase desorption pumpdown rates. More stimulations are under evaluation as pumpdown continues.

 

We have elected to proceed with a second pilot well project. A monitor well was drilled, completed and tested for permeability determination in late 2007. During the first half of 2008, plans to begin drilling the five pilot producers and the water disposal well were completed and the wells await installation of surface facilities so that well completions can begin. Following an evaluation period of these pilot wells, we will

 

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evaluate a Phase III – Development election and funding of a development well program as contemplated by the agreements.

 

On the Ohio Cumberland Prospect, we have completed Phase I – Core Samples work on the Ohio Prospect which consisted of obtaining and analyzing coal samples. With regard to Phase II, we made an additional $500 thousand prospect acquisition payment and intend to fund a $1.28 million project in late 2008 or early 2009 for the first of two pilot well projects on the Cumberland Prospect.

 

On the Triangle Prospect Area in Ohio, the Phase I – Core work was successfully completed during 2007 with core samples being desorbed, and analyzed in late 2007. In addition, one of the core holes was permeability tested, and based upon the permeability and saturation trends, in July 2008, we elected not to proceed with Phase II development. As a result of our election and the term of the applicable agreement, our participation in this project has been terminated effective July 2008.

 

INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2008, through our treasury activities, we engaged in the active management of investments in energy industry and foreign currency securities traded on domestic securities exchanges.  During this period, we held a daily weighted average of approximately $7.7 million outstanding of notional value in a combination of exchange-traded common stock options, commodity futures contracts and foreign currency contracts. At June 30, 2008, we held approximately $8.6 million outstanding of notional value in exchange-traded positions. The fair value of our open derivative positions which are recorded as derivative liabilities on our consolidated condensed balance sheet at June 30, 2008 are as follows (in thousands):

 

Written common stock put options

 

$

418

 

Written common stock call options

 

229

 

Foreign currency put option

 

(20

)

Foreign currency call option

 

199

 

Derivative liabilities

 

$

826

 

 

As the writer of an option on a securities and/or futures contract, however, we may be subject to initial margin requirements in connection with the option and are exposed to potential losses equal to the difference between the premium paid or received for the writing of the option plus or minus the option strike price and the current price of the underlying security or futures contract. Options on securities and futures contracts are traded on the same exchanges as the underlying security and futures contracts, and may only be entered into through brokers that are members of the relevant exchanges. Positions in options on securities and futures contracts are cleared through the relevant exchange clearinghouse, in the same manner.

 

Monitoring the Portfolio

 

We monitor our portfolio on a daily basis to verify that there is no market or liquidity exposure level we consider not acceptable. We recalculate our estimates of gross aggregate cash exposure on a daily basis so that total notional value outstanding and cash on hand does not exceed $20 million.  At any time though, we may reduce our portfolio exposure by selling or terminating our positions.

 

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INVESTMENT IN GLOBAL

 

At June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively, we owned approximately 34% of Global’s ordinary shares. Our investment in Global was equal to the market value of our 11.9 million shares of Global’s common stock as follows:

 

 

 

June 30,
2008

 

December 31,
2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares of Global Stock held by HKN

 

11,893,463

 

11,893,463

 

Closing Price of Global Stock

 

£

1.22

 

£

0.84

 

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate

 

1.9906

 

1.9843

 

Market Value of Investments in Global

 

$

28,883,655

 

$

19,824,167

 

 

The foreign currency translation adjustment of $78 thousand and the unrealized gain on investment of $9.0 million for these changes in market value between the two periods are recorded to other comprehensive income in stockholders’ equity at June 30, 2008.

 

INVESTMENT IN SPITFIRE

 

At June 30, 2008, we owned 10.9 million common shares of Spitfire and 1.3 million warrants to acquire common shares of Spitfire. Our common share holdings represent approximately 26% of the outstanding Spitfire common shares.  As a result of our 26% ownership of Spitfire’s outstanding common shares, we are deemed to have the ability to exert significant influence over Spitfire’s operating and financial policies. Accordingly, we reflect our investment in Spitfire as an equity method investment.

 

INVESTMENT IN CANERGY FUND

 

At June 30, 2008, the Canergy Fund owned investments in the common shares of nine Canadian junior oil and gas companies traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX).  The fair value of these common shares which are recorded as available for sale investments on our consolidated condensed balance sheet at June 30, 2008 is $1.6 million. We own approximately 83% of the Canergy Fund at June 30, 2008.

 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

 

Our consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP which requires us to use estimates and make assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses.  Our estimates and assumptions are based on historical experience, industry conditions and various other factors which we believe are appropriate. Actual results could vary significantly from our estimates and assumptions as additional information becomes known.  The more significant critical accounting estimates and assumptions are described below.

 

Full Cost Accounting Method – We account for the costs incurred in the acquisition, exploration and development of oil and gas reserves using the full cost accounting method. Under full cost accounting rules, the net capitalized costs of evaluated oil and gas properties shall not exceed an amount equal to the present

 

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value of future net cash flows from estimated production of proved oil and gas reserves, based on current economic and operating conditions, including the use of oil and gas prices as of the end of each quarter, after giving effect to the asset retirement obligation.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments – Financial instruments are stated at fair value as determined in good faith by management. Factors considered in valuing individual investments include, without limitation, available market prices, reported net asset values, type of security, purchase price, purchases of the same or similar securities by other investors, marketability, restrictions on disposition, current financial position and operating results, and other pertinent information.

 

We carry our financial instruments including cash, derivatives and our investments in common stock at their estimated fair values. The fair values of our securities and exchange-traded derivatives are based on prices quoted in the active market, and the fair values of our foreign currency derivatives and commodity derivatives are based on pricing provided by our counter parties.  The fair value of our warrants on common stock of Spitfire is estimated using the Black Scholes model.

 

With the exception of our investment in common shares of Spitfire, all of our investments in equity securities have been designated as available for sale. Our investment in Global is classified as a non-current asset in our accompanying balance sheets. The associated unrealized gains and losses on our available for sale investments are recorded to other comprehensive income until realized and are reclassified into earnings using specific identification.

 

Equity Method Investments – For investments in which we have the ability to exercise significant influence but do not control, we follow the equity method of accounting.  Initial investments are recorded at cost and adjusted by the proportionate share of the investee’s earnings and capital transactions.  Our share of investee earnings are recorded to our income statement and our share of their capital transactions are recorded in our shareholders’ equity.  We evaluate these investments for other-than-temporary declines in value each quarter; any impairment found would be recognized through earnings.

 

Translation of Non-U.S. Currency Amounts - Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. investees whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect at each balance sheet date. Revenue and expense items are translated at average exchange rates prevailing during the periods. Translation adjustments are included in other comprehensive income until the investment is sold.

 

Fair Value of Derivatives - Fair values of our exchange-traded derivatives are generally determined from quoted market prices. We currently do not hold any over the counter derivatives that would be valued using valuation models. The end of day price quotations obtained from the third-party broker / dealer portfolio appraisal statement are used as the primary evidence for the fair value of these financial instruments. Our Spitfire warrants are not exchange-traded derivatives. Management estimates the fair value of the Spitfire warrants using the Black Scholes Valuation model. The estimated fair value of the Spitfire warrants was $66 thousand at June 30, 2008 and was recorded in other assets on our consolidated condensed balance sheet. The Spitfire warrants are the only fair-value instruments classified as Level 3 under Statement of Financial Accounting No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS 157”). We do not consider the fair value of these Spitfire warrants to be material to our financial statements as of June 30, 2008. Also, we do not consider the unrealized loss of $45 thousand associated with the change in the value of these Spitfire warrants during six months ended June 30, 2008 to be material to our financial statements.

 

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We have not designated any of our derivative instruments as hedges under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” All gains and losses related to these positions are recognized in earnings.  At the end of each quarterly period, we evaluate for reasonableness the end of day price quotations in the broker’s portfolio appraisal statement by considering the following factors:

 

·      The end of day quoted settlement price set by an exchange on which the financial instrument are principally traded.

 

·      The mean between the last bid and the ask prices from the exchange on which the financial instrument is principally traded.

 

Subsequent to the above review, if we determine the broker / dealer appraisal prices to be unreliable, we may substitute a good-faith estimate of fair value.

 

Consolidation of variable interest entities - In January 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Interpretation No. (“FIN”) 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities” (“FIN 46”) and FIN46(R), which requires the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity’s (“VIE”) activities to consolidate the VIE. FIN 46 defines a VIE as an entity in which the equity investors do not have substantive voting rights and there is not sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support. The primary beneficiary is the party that absorbs a majority of the expected losses and/or receives a majority of the expected residual returns of the VIE’s activities.

 

In May 2008, we created the Canergy Fund to invest in an undervalued segment of the global energy industry, the Canadian junior oil and gas market.  Also in May 2008, we created Canergy Management Company LLC (“Canergy Management”), a U.S. Virgin Islands company, to manage the Canergy Fund as well as other future possible investment opportunities.

 

Our investments in the Canergy Fund and Canergy Management are variable interests, as defined in FIN 46R.  We have determined that the investments in the Canergy Fund and in Canergy Management meet the requirements of FIN 46R, and we are the primary beneficiary, as defined. Therefore, we have consolidated the assets, liabilities and results of operations of the Canergy Fund and Canergy Management as of June 30, 2008 and for the period from May 14, 2008, the formation date, through June 30, 2008.

 

As of June 30, 2008, we owned less than a majority of the common shares of Global and did not possess the legal power to direct the operating policies and procedures of Global through our direct ownership, combined with the ownership by Lyford Investments Enterprises Ltd. (“Lyford”) in Global shares. In addition, we have concluded that Global was not a VIE at June 30, 2008 as contemplated by FIN 46(R).

 

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RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

In December 2007, FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), “Business Combinations” (“SFAS 141R”), and SFAS No. 160, “Accounting and Reporting of Noncontrolling Interest in Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51” (“SFAS 160”). SFAS 141R and SFAS 160 will significantly change the accounting for and reporting of business combination transactions and noncontrolling (minority) interests in consolidated financial statements. SFAS 141R retains the fundamental requirements in Statement 141 “Business Combinations” while providing additional definitions, such as the definition of the acquirer in a purchase and improvements in the application of how the acquisition method is applied. SFAS 160 will change the accounting and reporting for minority interests, which will be recharacterized as noncontrolling interests, and classified as a component of equity. These Statements become simultaneously effective January 1, 2009. Early adoption is not permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated condensed financial statements.

 

In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (“SFAS 161”). This statement requires companies to provide enhanced disclosures about (a) how and why they use derivative instruments, (b) how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under Statement 133 and its related interpretations, and (c) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect a company’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. SFAS 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. Our adoption of SFAS 161 is not expected to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

 

In May 2008, the FASB issued FAS No. 162 “The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles” (“FAS 162”). FAS 162 identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles to be used in the preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. FAS 162 is effective sixty days following the SEC’s approval of PCAOB amendments to AU Section 411, “The Meaning of ‘Present fairly in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles’”. We are currently evaluating the potential impact, if any, of the adoption of FAS 162 on our consolidated financial statements.

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

For the purposes of discussion and analysis, we are presenting a summary of our consolidated condensed results of operations followed by more detailed discussion and analysis of our operating results.  The primary components of our net income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, were as follows (in thousands, except per-share data):

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

% Change

 

2008

 

2007

 

% Change

 

Oil and gas operating profit (1)

 

$

5,296

 

$

3,271

 

62

%

$

8,177

 

$

5,690

 

44

%

Gas sales revenues

 

$

2,448

 

$

2,509

 

(2

%)

$

4,128

 

$

4,598

 

(10

%)

Gas production (mcf)

 

194,469

 

256,603

 

(24

%)

381,152

 

548,516

 

(31

%)

Gas price per mcf

 

$

12.59

 

$

9.78

 

29

%

$

10.83

 

$

8.38

 

29

%

Oil sales revenues

 

$

5,269

 

$

2,752

 

91

%

$

9,125

 

$

5,272

 

73

%

Oil production (bbls)

 

42,022

 

40,670

 

3

%

81,448

 

85,381

 

(5

%)

Oil price per bbl

 

$

125.39

 

$

67.67

 

85

%

$

112.03

 

$

61.75

 

81

%

Trading revenues

 

$

(1,287

)

$

178

 

(823

%)

$

(1,421

)

$

330

 

(531

%)

Other revenues, net

 

$

642

 

$

742

 

(13

%)

$

1,520

 

$

1,791

 

(15

%)

General and administrative expenses, net

 

$

1,057

 

$

1,224

 

(14

%)

$

2,246

 

$

2,310

 

(3

%)

Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion

 

$

1,260

 

$

1,480

 

(15

%)

$

2,490

 

$

3,314

 

(25

%)

Minority Interest

 

$

(13

)

$

 

100

%

$

(13

)

$

 

100

%

Other losses

 

$

(41

)

$

77

 

(153

%)

$

45

 

$

304

 

(85

%)

Equity in losses of Spitfire

 

$

26

 

$

26

 

0

%

$

29

 

$

42

 

(31

%)

Income tax expense

 

$

4

 

$

19

 

(79

%)

$

7

 

$

43

 

(84

%)

Net income

 

$

2,358

 

$

1,365

 

73

%

$

3,472

 

$

1,798

 

93

%

Net income attributed to common stock

 

$

2,256

 

$

1,301

 

73

%

$

3,309

 

$

1,685

 

96

%

Net income per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.23

 

$

0.13

 

76

%

$

0.34

 

$

0.17

 

98

%

Diluted

 

$

0.23

 

$

0.13

 

76

%

$

0.34

 

$

0.17

 

98

%

 


(1)   Oil and gas operating profit is calculated as oil and gas revenues less oil and gas operating expenses

 

The following is our discussion and analysis of significant components of our operations which have affected our operating results and balance sheet during the periods included in the accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements.

 

Oil and Gas Revenues and Oil and Gas Expenses for the Quarterly Periods Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to June 30, 2007

 

Our oil and gas revenues are generated from operations in onshore and offshore areas of the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast. During the second quarter 2008, our oil and gas revenues increased from $5.3 million in the prior year period to $7.7 million for the current quarter.  The decreases in our non-operated gas production were offset by increases in the oil and natural gas prices received.

 

Our natural gas revenues remained relatively flat at approximately $2.5 million for both quarterly periods. The prices realized for natural gas sales increased 29%, averaging $12.59 per mcf in second quarter 2008 compared to $9.78 per mcf during second quarter 2007. The decrease in our sales volume continues to be attributed to low drilling, workover and recompletion activity in our non-operated properties at Allen Ranch, Lapeyrouse and Raymondville fields as well as production declines from Lake Raccourci.

 

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Our oil revenues increased 91% to approximately $5.3 million during second quarter 2008 from approximately $2.8 million during second quarter 2007. We realized an 85% increase in oil prices received, increasing from an average of $67.67 per barrel in second quarter 2007 to $125.39 per barrel in the current quarter.  Overall oil production increased 3% in second quarter 2008 as compared to the prior year period due primarily to increased production from our Main Pass 35 and Creole Fields slightly mitigated by decreases at our Lake Raccourci and Raymondville fields.

 

Our oil and gas operating expense increased 21%, increasing from approximately $2.0 million during second quarter 2007 to $2.4 million during second quarter 2008 due to demand-driven price increases for oilfield services and equipment associated with increased oilfield activity (particularly in offshore Louisiana).

 

Trading Revenues, net

 

As a result of our trading activities of investments in energy industry securities we recognized the following trading revenues, net, during the second quarters 2008 and 2007 (in thousands):

 

 

 

Three Months ended June 30,

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized loss on written call positions

 

$

(105

)

$

0

 

Unrealized loss on written put positions

 

60

 

(150

)

Unrealized gain (loss) on commodity puts

 

0

 

52

 

Unrealized loss on foreign currency

 

(153

)

0

 

Unrealized loss on alternative strategy

 

(14

)

0

 

Unrealized loss on common stock

 

0

 

0

 

Realized gain on written put positions

 

218

 

0

 

Realized gain on written puts – alternative strategy

 

18

 

336

 

Realized loss on crude futures

 

(1,288

)

0

 

Realized loss on foreign currency

 

(21

)

0

 

Realized loss on purchased commodity puts

 

0

 

(60

)

Realized loss on common stock

 

(2

)

0

 

Realized gain on written calls positions

 

0

 

0

 

Total trading income (loss)

 

$

(1,287

)

$

178

 

 

During the second quarter 2008, we closed all of our open crude oil futures contracts resulting in realized losses of $1.2 million.  These amounts are included in trading revenues in our consolidated condensed statement of operations. All of our commodity futures contracts were closed as of June 30, 2008.

 

Interest and Other Income, net

 

Fees, interest and other income decreased from $742 thousand during second quarter 2007 to $642 thousand during second quarter 2008, primarily due to lower interest income rates during the current year period.

 

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General and Administrative Expense

 

General and administrative expenses decreased from $1.2 million for the second quarter 2007 to $1.1 million for the second quarter 2008.

 

Depreciation, Depletion, Amortization and Accretion Expense

 

Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion (DD&A) expense decreased 15% during second quarter 2008 when compared to prior year period due to lower depletion rates for our oil and gas properties as a result of reserves added during  late 2007 and 2008 as well as lower gas production volumes. The quarterly depletion rate per boe on our properties decreased from $15.96 in second quarter 2007 to $14.94 in second quarter 2008.

 

Other Expenses

 

Other expenses decreased 153% during second quarter 2008 compared to second quarter 2007 due primarily to an increase in the fair value of our Spitfire warrants during June 2008 as compared to the prior year period.

 

Oil and Gas Revenues and Oil and Gas Expenses for the Six Month Period Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to June 30, 2007

 

During the first half of 2008, our oil and gas revenues increased 34% to approximately $13.3 million compared to $9.9 million for the first half of 2007 primarily due to the increase in commodity prices partially offset by the decrease in our natural gas sales volumes from our non-operated properties as compared to the prior year period.

 

Our natural gas revenues decreased 10% to approximately $4.1 million during the first six months of 2008 as compared to $4.6 million during the same period in 2007. The prices realized for natural gas sales increased from $8.38 per mcf in the prior year period to $10.83 per mcf during the first half of 2008. Our gas production fell by approximately 31% when compared to the first six months of the prior year.  The decrease in our sales volume can be attributed to low drilling, workover and recompletion activity in our non-operated properties at Allen Ranch, Lapeyrouse and Raymondville fields during the first half of 2008 along with a decline in natural gas production from the Lake Raccourci field.

 

Our oil revenues increased 73% to approximately $9.1 million during the 2008 period, up from approximately $5.3 million during the same period in 2007. Our Creole and East Lake Verret fields have all experienced an increase in oil production during the 2008 period when compared to the same period of 2007, these increases were slightly mitigated by normal decline on our remaining fields.  We realized an increase in oil prices received of 81%, with prices averaging $112.03 per barrel in the first half of 2008 compared to $61.75 per barrel in the first half of 2007.

 

Our oil and gas operating expenses increased 21% to approximately $5.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2008 up from $4.2 million during the same period of 2007.  The per-unit operating expense rates increased from $23.64 per boe in first half of 2007 to $35.04 boe in the 2008 period primarily due to demand-driven price increases for oilfield services and equipment associated with increased oilfield activity (particularly in offshore Louisiana).

 

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Trade Revenues, net

 

As a result of our trading activities of investments in energy industry securities we recognized the following trading revenues, net, during the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 (in thousands):

 

 

 

Six Months ended June 30,

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized loss on written call positions

 

$

(139

)

$

(50

)

Unrealized loss on written put positions

 

(115

)

0

 

Unrealized gain on written commodity calls

 

37

 

0

 

Unrealized gain (loss) on commodity puts

 

19

 

(42

)

Unrealized loss on foreign currency

 

(190

)

0

 

Realized gain on written put positions

 

218

 

582

 

Realized gain on written puts – alternative strategy

 

17

 

0

 

Realized loss on crude futures

 

(1,229

)

0

 

Realized loss on foreign currency

 

(21

)

0

 

Realized loss on purchased commodity puts

 

(16

)

(85

)

Realized loss on common stock

 

(2

)

(91

)

Realized gain on written calls positions

 

0

 

16

 

Total trading income (loss)

 

$

(1,421

)

$

330

 

 

Fees, Interest and Other Income, net

 

Fees, interest and other income decreased from $1.8 million during the 2007 period to $1.5 million during the 2008 period, primarily due to lower interest income rates during the 2008 period.  Facility processing fees in the first six months of 2008 at our Lake Raccourci and Main Pass 35 facility in offshore Louisiana remained relatively flat during the 2008 period compared to the prior year period.  Partially offsetting the decrease was a recovery of an impairment valuation on corporate real estate during the 2008 period.

 

General and Administrative Expense

 

General and administrative expenses decreased 3% to $2.2 million during the first half of 2008 as compared to $2.3 million in the first half of 2007.

 

Depreciation, Depletion, Amortization and Accretion Expense

 

DD&A expense decreased during the 2008 period as compared to the 2007 period due to decreased depletion rates for our oil and gas properties as a result of increased reserve volumes at year-end 2007 and 2008.  Depletion on oil and gas properties is calculated on a unit of production basis in accordance with the full cost method of accounting for oil and gas properties.  In the first six months of 2008, our average DD&A rate decreased 10% to $15.18 per boe as compared to $16.86 per boe in first six months of 2007.

 

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Other Losses

 

Other losses decreased to $45 thousand in the first half of 2008 compared to $304 thousand during the first half of 2007 primarily due to the decline in the estimated fair value of the 1.3 million warrants we hold to acquire common shares of Spitfire during the 2007 period.

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Financial Condition

 

(Thousands of dollars)

 

June 30,
2008

 

December 31,
2007

 

Current ratio

 

6.76 to 1

 

5.48 to 1

 

Working capital (1)

 

$

26,202

 

$

24,533

 

Total debt

 

$

 

$

 

Total cash less debt

 

$

20,974

 

$

25,581

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

$

111,170

 

$

99,766

 

Total liabilities to equity

 

0.09 to 1

 

0.11 to 1

 

 


(1) Working capital is the difference between current assets and current liabilities.

 

We may continue to deploy cash into long-term investments or seek to raise financing through the issuance of debt, equity and convertible debt instruments, if needed, for acquisition, development or investment opportunities as they arise. We may reduce our ownership interest in Global’s common shares and/or our oil and gas assets through strategic sales under certain conditions.

 

At June 30, 2008, if our remaining convertible preferred stock and common stock purchase warrants were exercised and/or converted, we would be required to issue the following amounts of our common stock:

 

Instrument

 

Conversion /
Exercise Price (a)

 

Shares of Common
Stock Issuable at June
30, 2008

 

Series M Preferred

 

$

13.22

 

332,829

 

Series G1 Preferred

 

$

280.00

 

571

 

Series G2 Preferred

 

$

67.20

 

1,488

 

Series L Warrants

 

$

15.01

 

142,091

 

Series M Warrants

 

$

12.77

 

189,999

 

Common Stock Potentially Issued Upon Conversion / Exercise

 

 

 

666,978

 

 


(a) Certain conversion and exercise prices are subject to adjustment under certain circumstances

 

Significant Ownership of our Stock

 

As of June 30, 2008, Lyford beneficially owned approximately 31% of the combined voting power of our common stock.  Lyford is in a position to exercise significant influence over the election of our board of directors and other matters.

 

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Cash Flows

 

Net cash flow used in operating activities during the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $327 thousand as compared to $5.0 million provided by operating activities in the prior year period. Changes in our operating receivables, payables and current assets used operating cash of approximately $3.7 million during the period in 2008.  In addition, we increased our HEMI cash margins by $976 thousand due to the change in the value of the written options during the period.  Although cash flow from operations decreased during the first six months of 2008, the prior year period benefited from a $5.0 million increase in cash flow from operations from the liquidation of short-term marketable securities. Our cash and temporary investments at June 30, 2008 totaled approximately $21 million.

 

Net cash used in financing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2008 totaled approximately $536 thousand due to treasury repurchases of our common stock for $790 thousand, payments of $171 thousand for preferred stock dividends offset by capital contributions of $425 thousand into Canergy Fund and Canergy Management. Net cash used in investing activities during the period in 2008 totaled approximately $3.7 million and was comprised of approximately $1.4 million in capital expenditures and other costs, $2.7 million in purchases of common stock investments, partially offset by approximately $332 thousand received from the sale of corporate real estate property.

 

Obligations and Commitments

 

Oil, Natural Gas and Coalbed Methane Commitments – During the six months ended June 30, 2008, we expended approximately $1 million of capital expenditures and workovers in the United States. The majority of these capital expenditures were associated with development drilling in the N.W. Speaks field in south Texas, as well as the development of our coalbed methane Indiana Posey Prospect. Our expected capital expenditures for 2008 will be focused primarily on our holdings in the onshore and offshore Gulf Coast regions of Texas and Louisiana as well as the phased delineation, pilot and development program for our coalbed methane prospects. We expect to fund the 2008 capital expenditures with available cash on hand and through projected cash flow from operations. Possible weakening commodity prices, a decline in drilling success or substantial delays in bringing on production from wells drilled could cause reduced projected 2008 expenditures.  However, our planned capital expenditures for 2008 are discretionary and, as a result, will be curtailed if sufficient funds are not available. Such expenditure curtailments, however, could result in us losing certain prospect acreage or reducing our interest in future development projects.

 

Operational Contingencies — Our operations are subject to stringent and complex environmental laws and regulations governing the discharge of materials into the environment or otherwise relating to environmental protection. These laws and regulations are subject to changes that may result in more restrictive or costly operations. Failure to comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations may result in the imposition of administrative, civil and criminal penalties or injunctive relief.

 

We recognize the full amount of asset retirement obligations beginning in the period in which they are incurred if a reasonable estimate of a fair value can be made. At June 30, 2008, our asset retirement obligation liability totaled approximately $5.3 million.

 

From time to time, we provide for reserves related to contingencies when a loss is probable and the amount is reasonably estimable.

 

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In addition to the above commitments, during 2008 and afterward, government authorities under our Louisiana state leases and other North American operators may also request us to participate in the cost of drilling additional exploratory and development wells. We may fund these future expenditures at our discretion. Further, the cost of drilling or participating in the drilling of any such exploratory and development wells cannot be quantified at this time since the cost will depend on factors out of our control, such as the timing of the request, the depth of the wells and the location of the property. Our discretionary capital expenditures for 2008 will be curtailed if we do not have sufficient funds available.  If we do not have sufficient funds or otherwise choose not to participate, we may experience a delay of future cash flows from proved undeveloped oil and gas reserves. Such expenditure curtailments could also result in us losing certain prospect acreage or reducing our interest in future development projects. As of June 30, 2008, we had no material purchase obligations.

 

Also in addition to the contractual obligations discussed above, we have written put and call options which may expose us to future obligations. Please see Item 3 for a discussion of these potential obligations.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements — As part of our ongoing business, we do not participate in transactions that generate relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities (“SPEs”), which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes. As of June 30, 2008, we were not involved in any unconsolidated SPE transactions. We have no off-balance sheet arrangements.

 

Treasury Stock — Our Board has authorized the repurchase of 1.2 million shares of common stock.   As of June 30, 2008, we have purchased approximately 548 thousand shares under this repurchase program, and approximately 652 thousand shares remain available for repurchase.

 

Adequacy of Capital Sources and Liquidity

 

We believe that we have the ability to provide for our remaining 2008 operational needs, our planned capital expenditures and possible investments for 2008 through projected operating cash flow, cash on hand, and our ability to raise capital. Our operating cash flow would be adversely affected by declines in oil and natural gas prices, which can be volatile.  Should projected operating cash flow decline, we may reduce our capital expenditures program and possible investments and/or consider the issuance of debt, equity and convertible debt instruments, if needed, for utilization for the capital expenditure program or possible energy-based investment opportunities.

 

If we seek to raise equity or debt financing to fund capital expenditures or other acquisition and development opportunities, those transactions may be affected by the market value of our common stock. If the price of our common stock declines, our ability to utilize our stock either directly or indirectly through convertible instruments for raising capital could be negatively affected. Further, raising additional funds by issuing common stock or other types of equity securities could dilute our existing stockholders, which dilution could be substantial if the price of our common stock decreases. Any securities we issue may have rights, preferences and privileges that are senior to our existing equity securities. Borrowing money may also involve pledging some or all of our assets.

 

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ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Our oil and gas operations are exposed to market risks primarily as a result of changes in commodity prices.  Our derivative activities are subject to the management, direction and control of our Investment Committee (IC).  The IC is composed of our chief executive officer, the chairman of our board of directors, and a third-party consultant. Our risk management policies limit the exposure for investments made through our trading activities to $20 million.

 

Commodity Price Risk - Commodity derivatives are used to mitigate the price risk inherent in our oil and gas operations. During 2008, we have purchased combinations of put and call options to protect against significant decreases in commodity prices and will continue to consider various arrangements to realize commodity prices that we consider favorable. We have not designated these instruments as hedges under SFAS 133.  We had no open commodity positions at June 30, 2008.

 

Equity Price Risk - Other derivative instruments are used for trading purposes to capitalize on volatility and to increase the return or minimize the risk of our trading portfolio. These financial instruments are entered into through a registered broker and are traded on domestic exchanges.  The following table summarizes our total potential obligations under our written derivative contracts as of June 30, 2008 (in thousands):

 

 

 

Contractual Expiration

 

Total
Notional/
Maximum

 

 

 

 

 

2008

 

2009

 

Amount

 

Fair Value

 

Written put options

 

$

4,725

 

$

1,075

 

$

5,800

 

$

418

 

Written call options

 

350

 

1,738

 

2,088

 

229

 

 

 

$

5,075

 

$

2,813

 

$

7,888

 

$

647

 

 

We believe that the fair value of these contracts is a more relevant measure of the obligations because we believe the notional amount overstates the expected payout. With regard to our written call options at June 30, 2008, we did not own the underlying shares.

 

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Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk – Our investment in Global is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk as our ownership of Global’s ordinary shares are denominated in British sterling pounds. Also, our investments in Spitfire and the Canergy Fund are subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk as our ownership of Spitfire’s ordinary shares and the common stock investments of the Canergy Fund are denominated in Canadian dollars.  Any substantial fluctuation in these exchange rates as compared to the United States dollar could have a material effect on our balance sheet.  During the first quarter 2008, we entered into foreign currency derivative contracts (British pound sterling). These financial instruments were entered into through a registered broker, and the fair value of these foreign currency derivatives are based on pricing provided by our counter parties. We have not designated these instruments as hedges under SFAS 133. The following table summarizes our total potential obligations under our foreign currency derivative contracts as of June 30, 2008 (in thousands):

 

Commodity

 

 

 

Contractual
Expiration
2008

 

Total
Notional/
Maximum
Amount

 

Fair
Value

 

Strike
Price

 

British Sterling Pound

 

Written put options

 

$

24

 

$

24

 

$

20

 

£

 1.86

 

British Sterling Pound

 

Written call options

 

(25

)

(25

)

(199

)

£

 1.99

 

 

 

 

 

$

(1

)

$

(1

)

$

(179

)

 

 

 

ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our chief executive and chief financial officers, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure based on the definition of “disclosure controls and procedures” as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).

 

As of the end of the period covered by this report, and under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of these disclosure controls and procedures.  Based on this evaluation and subject to the foregoing, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

The Canergy Management Company LLC and the Canergy Growth Fund LLC, both consolidated into our financial statements during the period ended June 30, 2008, are subject to the same internal control over financial reporting as our other investing activities. There have been no significant changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation discussed above that occurred during the period ended June 30, 2008 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

Exxon Litigation – Exxon Mobil Corporation v. XPLOR Energy SPV-I, Inc. filed in the 17th Judicial District Court for the Parish of LaFourche, State of Louisiana; Case No. 106838.  On July 3, 2007, Exxon Mobil Corporation (“Exxon”) filed a Petition for Damages against XPLOR Energy SPV-I, Inc. (“Xplor”), alleging that Exxon is entitled to $960 thousand in interest related to an after payout working interest retained by Exxon in Xplor’s State Lease 14589 #2 well in the Lake Raccourci field..  On August 10, 2007 we filed and served on Exxon our Answer, Affirmative Defenses and Reconventional Demand (the “Answer”). On January 30, 2008, Exxon and Xplor on its behalf and on behalf of the working interest owners reached a settlement with Exxon. The settlement terms included Exxon’s agreement to dismiss the lawsuit and to release all related claims in exchange for a one time lump sum payment of $800 thousand.  Xplor’s pro rata share of the settlement amount was approximately $320 thousand with the remaining working interests contributing their pro rata share of the settlement payment. Upon joint motion for dismissal, the court entered an order dismissing this case in May 2008. The resolution of this matter did not have a material impact on our financial results.

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

(c)           The following table provides information about purchases by us during the three months ended June 30, 2008, of our Common Stock.

 

Period

 

(a)
Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased

 

(b)
Average Price
Paid per
Share

 

(c)
Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased as
part of
Publicly
Announced
Program

 

(d)
Maximum
Number of
Shares that May
Yet Be
Purchased
Under the Plans
or Programs

 

April 1, 2008 through April 30, 2008

 

14,680

 

$

8.64

 

14,680

 

655,165

 

May 1, 2008 through May 31, 2008

 

2,844

 

$

8.96

 

2,844

 

652,321

 

June 1, 2008 through June 30, 2008

 

 

$

 

 

 

Total

 

17,524

 

$

8.69

 

17,524

 

652,321

 

 

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ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

 

On June 24, 2008, HKN held its 2008 annual meeting of stockholders (the “Meeting”), pursuant to a proxy statement that it had filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and had furnished to holders of record of the 9,695,658 outstanding shares of its Common Stock as of May 2, 2008.

 

At the Meeting, the stockholders voted as indicated below on the following matters:

 

1.

 

Election of the following directors to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders or until their successors are elected and qualified (included as Item 1 in the 2008 Proxy Statement):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For

 

Withheld

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Michael M. Ameen, Jr.

 

7,226,779

 

1,310,577

 

 

 

 

Mikel D. Faulkner

 

7,225,036

 

1,312,320

 

 

 

 

Dr. J. William Petty

 

7,083,853

 

1,453,503

 

 

 

 

Alan G. Quasha

 

7,250,414

 

1,286,942

 

 

 

 

H.A. Smith

 

7,228,114

 

1,309,242

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This proposal passed in that all nominees received the affirmative vote of a plurality of the votes duly cast at the Meeting.

 

 

 

2.

 

Amendment to HKN’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation to reduce the authorized shares of the Company from 335,000,000 to 25,000,000 (included as Item 2 in the 2007 Proxy Statement):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For

 

Against

 

Withheld

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,307,257

 

193,562

 

35,533

 

 

 

This proposal passed in that the holders of the majority of HKN’s outstanding shares entitled to vote thereon voted in favor of this proposal at the Meeting.

 

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ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit

 

3.1

 

Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Harken Energy Corporation (filed as Exhibit  3.1 to Harken’s Form 10-K dated February 28, 2006, File No. 1-10262, and incorporated herein by reference).

 

 

 

3.2

 

Certificate of Amendment to Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Harken Energy Corporation dated June 4, 2007 (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to HKN’s Form 10-Q dated August 7, 2007, File No. 1-10262, and incorporated by reference herein).

 

 

 

*3.3

 

Certificate of Amendment to Restated Certificate of Incorporation of HKN, Inc. dated June 24, 2008 and effective June 26, 2008.

 

 

 

3.4

 

Amended and Restated Bylaws of Harken Energy Corporation (filed as Exhibit 3.7 to Harken’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended December 31, 2002, File No. 1-10262, and incorporated by reference herein).

 

 

 

4.1

 

Form of certificate representing shares of HKN, Inc. common stock, par value $.01 per share (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to HKN’s Form 10-Q dated August 7, 2007, File No. 1-10262, and incorporated by reference herein).

 

 

 

4.2

 

Rights Agreement, dated as of April 6, 1998, by and between Harken Energy Corporation and ChaseMellon Shareholder Services L.L.C., as Rights Agent (filed as Exhibit 4 to Harken’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 7, 1998, file No. 1-10262, and incorporated by reference herein).

 

 

 

4.3

 

Amendment to Rights Agreement by and between Harken Energy Corporation and American Stock Transfer and Trust Company (successor to Mellon Investor Services LLC, (formerly known as ChaseMellon Shareholder Services L.L.C.), as Rights Agent, dated June 18, 2002 (filed as Exhibit 4.11 to Harken’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2002, File No. 1-10262, and incorporated by reference herein).

 

 

 

4.4

 

Amendment to Rights Agreement by and between Harken Energy Corporation and American Stock Transfer and Trust Company (successor to Mellon Investor Services LLC, (formerly known as ChaseMellon Shareholder Services L.L.C.), as Rights Agent, dated August 27, 2002 (filed as Exhibit 4.12 to Harken’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2002, File No. 1-10262, and incorporated by reference herein).

 

 

 

4.5

 

Certificate of Designations of Series E Junior Participating Preferred Stock (filed as Exhibit A to Exhibit 4 to Harken’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 7, 1998, file No.  1-10262, and incorporated by reference herein).

 

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4.6

 

Certificate of Increase of Series E Junior Participating Preferred Stock of Harken Energy Corporation (filed as Exhibit 4.6 to Harken’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002, File No. 1-10262, and incorporated by reference herein).

 

 

 

4.7

 

Certificate of Designations of Series G1 Convertible Preferred Stock (filed as Exhibit 3.7 to Harken’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 13, 2003, File No. 1-10262, and incorporated by reference herein).

 

 

 

4.8

 

Certificate of Increase of Series G1 Convertible Preferred Stock of Harken Energy Corporation (filed as Exhibit 3.8 to Harken’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 13, 2003, File No. 1-10262, and incorporated by reference herein).

 

 

 

4.9

 

Certificate of Designations of Series G2 Convertible Preferred Stock (filed as Exhibit 4.10 to Harken’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001, File No. 1-10262, and incorporated by reference herein).

 

 

 

4.15

 

Certificate of Designations of Series M Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Harken’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 8, 2004, File No. 1-10262, and incorporated by reference herein).

 

 

 

4.16

 

Conversion/Redemption Agreement, dated October 7, 2004 by and between Harken Energy Corporation and the holders of Harken’s Series L Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to Harken’s Current Report dated October 8, 2004, File No. 1-10262, and incorporated by reference herein).

 

 

 

4.17

 

Amendment to Rights Agreement by and between HKN, Inc. and American Stock Transfer and Trust Company, as Rights Agent, dated April 4, 2008 (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to HKN’s current report on Form 8-K dated April 4, 2008, file No. 1-10262, and incorporated by reference herein).

 

 

 

*31.1

 

Certificate of the Chief Executive Officer of HKN, Inc. pursuant to section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“S.O. Act”)

 

 

 

*31.2

 

Certificate of the Chief Financial Officer of HKN, Inc. pursuant to section 302 of the S.O. Act

 

 

 

*32.1

 

Certificate of the Chief Executive Officer of HKN, Inc. pursuant to section 906 of the S.O. Act

 

 

 

*32.2

 

Certificate of the Chief Financial Officer of HKN, Inc. pursuant to section 906 of the S.O. Act

 


* Filed herewith

 

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HKN, INC.

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

HKN, Inc.

 

 

(Registrant)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date: August 7, 2008

By:

/s/ Anna M. Williams

 

Senior Vice President and

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

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