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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD
ENDED MARCH 31, 2008 |
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD
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Commission File Number
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0001-32145 |
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CANARGO ENERGY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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91-0881481 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
Incorporation or organization) |
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CanArgo Energy Corporation |
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P.O. Box 291, St. Peter Port, Guernsey, British Isles
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GY1 3RR |
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code) |
(44) 1481 729 980
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check 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, as amended (the Exchange Act) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such
reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller
reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act.
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Large accelerated filer o
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Accelerated filer þ |
Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
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Smaller reporting company 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 þ
The number of shares of registrants common stock, par value $0.10 per share, outstanding on April 28, 2008 was 242,107,390.
CANARGO ENERGY CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Below is a list of terms that are common to our industry and used throughout this document:
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= per day |
Bbl
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= barrels |
Bbtu
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= billion British thermal units |
Bcf
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= billion cubic feet |
Bcfe
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= billion cubic feet of natural gas equivalents |
Bopd
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= barrels of oil per day |
Mbbls
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= thousand barrels |
Mcf
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= thousand cubic feet |
Mcfe
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= thousand cubic feet of natural gas equivalents |
MCM
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= thousand cubic metres |
MMBtu
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= million British thermal units |
MMcf
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= million cubic feet |
MMcfe
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= million cubic feet of natural gas equivalents |
MW
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= megawatt |
NGL
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= natural gas liquids |
TBtu
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= trillion British thermal units |
When we refer to natural gas and oil in equivalents, we are doing so to compare quantities
of oil with quantities of natural gas or to express these different commodities in a common unit.
In calculating equivalents, we use a generally recognized standard in which one Bbl of oil is equal
to six Mcf of natural gas. Also, when we refer to cubic feet measurements, all measurements are at
a pressure of 14.73 pounds per square inch.
When we refer to us, we, our, ours, the Company, or CanArgo, we are describing CanArgo
Energy Corporation and/or our subsidiaries.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor
for certain forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current
expectations of CanArgo and speak only as of the date made. These forward-looking statements
involve risks, uncertainties and other factors. The factors discussed elsewhere in this Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q are among those factors that in some cases have affected CanArgos historic
results and could cause actual results in the future to differ significantly from the results
anticipated in forward-looking statements made in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, future
filings by CanArgo with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in CanArgos press releases and in
oral statements made by authorized officers of CanArgo. When used in this Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q, the words estimate, project, anticipate, expect, intend, believe, hope, may
and similar expressions, as well as will, shall, could and other indications of future tense,
are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Few of the forward-looking statements in this
Report deal with matters that are within our unilateral control. Acquisition, financing and other
agreements and arrangements must be negotiated with independent third parties and, in some cases,
must be approved by governmental agencies. These third parties generally have interests that do not
coincide with ours and may conflict with our interests. Unless the third parties and we are able to
compromise their various objectives in a mutually acceptable manner, agreements and arrangements
will not be consummated.
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
CANARGO ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
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March 31, |
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December 31, |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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(Expressed in United States dollars) |
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(Unaudited) |
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(Audited) |
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ASSETS |
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Current Assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
4,229,936 |
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$ |
6,869,381 |
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Accounts receivable |
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413,470 |
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379,268 |
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Crude oil inventory |
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434,275 |
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373,770 |
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Prepayments |
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529,981 |
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311,537 |
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Assets to be disposed |
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77,058 |
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71,294 |
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Other current assets |
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165,700 |
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167,404 |
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Total current assets |
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5,850,420 |
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$ |
8,172,654 |
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Non
Current Assets |
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Prepaid financing fees |
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100,057 |
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74,804 |
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Capital assets, net (including unevaluated amounts of $13,124,724 and
$9,444,742, respectively) |
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53,979,083 |
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51,304,619 |
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Total Assets |
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$ |
59,929,560 |
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$ |
59,552,077 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Accounts payable trade |
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$ |
1,765,563 |
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$ |
481,665 |
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Accrued liabilities |
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6,227,777 |
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6,639,887 |
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Liabilities to be disposed |
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365,116 |
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336,446 |
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Total current liabilities |
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8,358,456 |
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$ |
7,457,998 |
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Long term debt |
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12,111,003 |
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11,697,231 |
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Other non current liabilities |
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19,715 |
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37,778 |
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Provision for future site restoration |
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236,488 |
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230,720 |
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Total Liabilities |
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20,725,662 |
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$ |
19,423,727 |
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Temporary Equity |
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$ |
2,119,530 |
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$ |
2,119,530 |
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Stockholders equity: |
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Common stock, par value $0.10; authorized 500,000,000 shares at
March 31, 2008 and at December 31, 2007; shares issued, issuable and
outstanding 242,120,974 at March 31, 2008 and at December 31,
2007 |
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24,212,096 |
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24,212,096 |
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Capital in excess of par value |
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245,596,724 |
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245,316,295 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(232,724,452 |
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(231,519,571 |
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Total stockholders equity |
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$ |
37,084,368 |
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$ |
38,008,820 |
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Total Liabilities, Temporary Equity and Stockholders Equity |
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59,929,560 |
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$ |
59,552,077 |
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See accompanying notes of the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.
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CANARGO ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations Unaudited
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Unaudited |
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Three Months Ended |
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March 31, |
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March 31, |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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(Expressed in United States dollars) |
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Operating Revenues from Continuing Operations: |
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Oil and gas sales |
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2,590,762 |
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$ |
446,847 |
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2,590,762 |
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446,847 |
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Operating Expenses: |
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Field operating expenses |
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364,936 |
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230,551 |
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Direct project costs |
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249,973 |
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176,646 |
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Selling, general and administrative |
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1,456,595 |
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1,728,802 |
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Depreciation, depletion and amortization |
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747,259 |
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265,711 |
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2,818,763 |
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2,401,710 |
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Operating Loss from Continuing Operations |
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(228,001 |
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(1,954,863 |
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Other Income (Expense): |
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Interest income |
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28,814 |
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109,887 |
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Interest and amortization of debt discount and expense |
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(859,484 |
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(2,227,994 |
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Foreign exchange gains (losses) |
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(90,004 |
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(19,917 |
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Other |
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(36,412 |
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1,485 |
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Total Other Expense |
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(957,086 |
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(2,136,539 |
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Loss from Continuing Operations Before Taxes |
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(1,185,087 |
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(4,091,402 |
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Income taxes |
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Loss from Continuing Operations |
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(1,185,087 |
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(4,091,402 |
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Net Loss from Discontinued Operations, net of taxes and minority
interest |
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(19,794 |
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(1,840,401 |
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Net Loss |
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(1,204,881 |
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(5,931,803 |
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Weighted average number of
common shares outstanding |
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- Basic |
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242,120,974 |
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238,100,918 |
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- Diluted |
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242,120,974 |
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238,100,918 |
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Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share |
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- from continuing operations |
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(0.00 |
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$ |
(0.02 |
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- from discontinued operations |
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$ |
(0.00 |
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$ |
(0.01 |
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Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share |
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$ |
(0.00 |
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$ |
(0.03 |
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See accompanying notes of the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.
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CANARGO ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows Unaudited
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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(Expressed in United States dollars) |
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Operating activities: |
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Net Loss |
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(1,185,087 |
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(5,931,803 |
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Net loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes and
minority interest |
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(19,794 |
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(1,840,401 |
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Loss from continuing operations |
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(1,204,881 |
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(4,091,402 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss from continuing operations to net
cash used by operating activities: |
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Non-cash stock compensation expense |
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280,429 |
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219,660 |
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Non-cash interest expense and amortization of debt discount |
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856,556 |
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2,219,912 |
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Depreciation, depletion and amortization |
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747,259 |
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265,711 |
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Changes in assets and liabilities: |
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Restricted cash |
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299,777 |
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Accounts receivable |
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(34,202 |
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454,636 |
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Inventory |
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(60,505 |
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(528,580 |
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Prepayments |
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(322,413 |
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198,965 |
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Other current assets |
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1,704 |
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(450 |
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Accounts payable |
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213,563 |
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(1,534,848 |
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Deferred revenue |
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(484,515 |
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Accrued liabilities |
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(846,360 |
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(74,046 |
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Net cash used by continuing operating activities |
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(368,850 |
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(3,055,180 |
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Investing activities: |
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Capital expenditures |
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(2,397,470 |
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(3,026,830 |
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Change in oil and gas supplier prepayments |
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103,969 |
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1,129,315 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(2,293,501 |
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(1,897,515 |
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Financing activities: |
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Proceeds from sale of common stock |
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947,800 |
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Payment of
loan fees |
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(77,101 |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
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870,699 |
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Discontinued activities: |
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Net cash generated (used) by operating activities |
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22,906 |
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(2,720,780 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(3,409,463 |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
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16,720,677 |
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Net cash flows from assets and liabilities held for sale and to be
disposed |
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22,906 |
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10,590,434 |
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
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(2,639,445 |
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6,508,438 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
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6,869,381 |
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16,452,550 |
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Amounts reclassified to discontinued operations |
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(1,763,261 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period as stated |
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6,869,381 |
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14,689,289 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
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$ |
4,229,936 |
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$ |
22,960,988 |
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See accompanying notes of the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.
6
CANARGO ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
The interim consolidated condensed financial statements and notes thereto of CanArgo
Energy Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively, we, our, CanArgo or the
Company) have been prepared by management without audit pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. In the opinion of management,
the consolidated condensed financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of
normal recurring adjustments, except the discontinued operations, as necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim period. Certain items in
the consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year
presentation. There was no effect on reported net loss as a result of these
reclassifications. Although management believes that the disclosures are adequate to make
the information presented not misleading, certain information and footnote disclosures,
including a description of significant accounting policies normally included in the
financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in
the U.S., have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The
accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with
the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in CanArgos Annual Report
on Form 10-K as amended, for the year ended December 31, 2007 filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. All amounts are in U.S. dollars. The results of operations for
interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for any subsequent quarter or
the entire fiscal year ending December 31, 2008.
The interim consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which contemplates
continuation of the Company as a going concern. The items listed below raise substantial
doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The interim consolidated condensed
financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of
this uncertainty.
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We incurred net losses from continuing operations to common stockholders of
approximately $1,185,000 for the period ended March 31, 2008 and $65,315,000,
$54,432,000 and $12,522,000 for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005
respectively. These net losses included non-cash charges related to depreciation and
depletion, impairments, loan interest, amortization of debt discount and stock-based
compensation of approximately $1,884,000 for the period ended March 31, 2008 and
$61,936,000, $48,213,000 and $7,175,000 for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and
2005 respectively. |
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At March 31, 2008 we had negative working capital of $2,508,000. |
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In the three month period ended March 31, 2008 and years ended December 31, 2007 and
2006 our revenues from operations did not cover the costs of its operations. |
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|
At March 31, 2008 we had cash and cash equivalents available for general corporate
use or for use in operations of approximately $4,230,000. |
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|
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|
We have planned capital expenditure budget for the remainder of 2008 of approximately
$12,000,000. |
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|
Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon raising capital through
debt and / or equity financing on terms acceptable to the Company in the immediate
short-term. |
|
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|
The covenants contained in the Note Purchase Agreements to which we are a party
restrict us from incurring additional debt obligations unless we receive consent from
Noteholders holding at least 51% in aggregate outstanding principal amount of the
Notes covered by such Agreements. |
7
If we are unable to obtain additional funds when they are required, or if the funds
cannot be obtained on terms favourable to us, we may be required to delay, scale back or
eliminate our exploration, development and completion program or enter into contractual
arrangements with third parties to develop or market products that the Company would
otherwise seek to develop or market itself, or even be required to relinquish our interest
in our properties or in the extreme situation, cease operations altogether.
We require additional funding within the next six months to continue with our Georgian
operations as planned. We are in the process of addressing this by exploring available
financing alternatives sufficient to cover at least our short-term working capital needs. On
April 23, 2008, we announced that our Board of Directors had given approval to conducting a
proposed offering to common stockholders (the Rights Offering) of rights to purchase one
share of common stock for each share of common stock held of record on a date to be
announced later. The proposed subscription price for the Rights Offering will be $0.10 per
share. As of April 18, 2008, there were an aggregate of 242,107,390 shares of common stock
issued and outstanding. The Rights Offering is contingent, among other things, upon
stockholders approving an increase in the number of authorized shares of common stock at the
Annual Meeting of Stockholders, currently scheduled for June 26, 2008, securing the consents
of the holders of the our outstanding notes, securing a standby underwriting, registration
of the Rights Offering under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act)
and complying with all other applicable securities laws and stock exchange rules and
regulations. We also announced that we are currently negotiating with one or more
prospective investors to underwrite the unsubscribed shares at the subscription price. The
Rights Offering, if successful, would provide the capital needed to meet at least our 2008
planned capital expenditures.
We
believe that if we are eventually able to successfully complete the Manavi 12 well such that a significant quantity of oil flows are produced, we will be able to raise
additional debt and/or equity funds in order to continue operations and to properly develop
the Manavi Field, continue our development plans for the Ninotsminda Field, continue
appraising the Norio discoveries, and further develop our business in the region.
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|
Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements |
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Our current and future operations and earnings depend upon the results of our
operations in Georgia. There can be no assurance that we will be able to successfully
conduct such operations, and a failure to do so would have a material adverse effect on our
financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Also, the success of our
operations generally will be subject to numerous contingencies, some of which are beyond
management control. These contingencies include general and regional economic conditions,
prices for crude oil and natural gas, competition and changes in regulation. Since we are
dependent on international operations, we will be subject to various additional political,
economic and other uncertainties. Among other risks, our operations may be subject to the
risks and restrictions on transfer of funds, import and export duties, quotas and embargoes,
domestic and international customs and tariffs, and changing taxation policies, foreign
exchange restrictions, political conditions and restrictive regulations.
8
Accounts receivable at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 consisted of the following:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
|
(Audited) |
|
Current Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade receivables |
|
$ |
27,128 |
|
|
$ |
208,732 |
|
Insurance receivable |
|
|
114,238 |
|
|
|
|
|
Other receivables |
|
|
272,104 |
|
|
|
170,536 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
413,470 |
|
|
$ |
379,268 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
There was no bad debt expense for either of the three month periods ended March 31,
2008 and 2007.
The trade receivable of $208,732 at December 31, 2007 related to a partial amount
owed from an oil sale and was received in full in January 2008.
The insurance receivable of $114,238 at March 31, 2008 related to final settlement
agreed by the insurance underwriters in respect of our insurance claim made for damage
caused by a blow out at N100 well at the Ninotsminda Field on September 11, 2004.
Included in other receivables of $272,105 at March 31, 2008 is an amount of $200,000
for proceeds due from an unrelated third party in respect to an agreed sale during the period of
a shallow field area contained within our Norio Production Sharing Contract. We have
previously assessed this area not to be commercially viable. Included in other
receivables of $170,536 at December 31, 2007 is an amount of $106,585 due from Tethys
Petroleum Limited (Tethys) for Tethys selling, general and administrative expenses paid
by the Company after we sold our entire Tethys shareholding. The amount owed by Tethys was
settled in full in February 2008.
Prepayments consisted of the following at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
|
(Audited) |
|
Drilling Contractors |
|
$ |
57,328 |
|
|
$ |
161,297 |
|
Financing Fees |
|
|
46,721 |
|
|
|
46,721 |
|
Insurance |
|
|
328,493 |
|
|
|
11,522 |
|
Other |
|
|
97,439 |
|
|
|
91,997 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
529,981 |
|
|
$ |
311,537 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prepaid financing fees at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007:
9
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
|
(Audited) |
|
Commission and Professional fees |
|
$ |
100,057 |
|
|
$ |
74,804 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
100,057 |
|
|
$ |
74,804 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prepaid financing fees as at March 31, 2008 are corporate finance fees incurred in
respect of the following transactions: a $13,000,000 issue of Senior Subordinated
Convertible Guaranteed Notes to a group of investors due September 1, 2009 of which
$4,250,000 is currently outstanding, a $10,000,000 issue of a 12% Subordinated Convertible
Guaranteed Note to a group of investors due June 28, 2010 and legal fees incurred during the
period in respect of the proposed Rights Offering announced on April 23, 2008. The fees in
respect of the Notes are to be amortized as interest expense over the term of the loans. The
fees in respect of the Rights Offering will be offset against additional paid in capital
obtained from the Rights Offering.
Prepaid financing fees as at December 31, 2007 are corporate finance fees incurred in
respect of the following transactions: a $13,000,000 issue of Senior Subordinated
Convertible Guaranteed Notes to a group of investors due September 1, 2009 of which
$4,250,000 was outstanding at 31 December, 2007 and a $10,000,000 issue of a 12%
Subordinated Convertible Guaranteed Note to a group of investors due June 28, 2010. The fees
in respect of the Notes are to be amortized as interest expense over the term of the loans.
Capital assets, net of accumulated depreciation and impairment, include the following
at March 31, 2008:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
Net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation |
|
|
Capital |
|
|
|
Cost |
|
|
And Impairment |
|
|
Assets |
|
Oil and Gas Properties |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proved properties |
|
$ |
145,812,353 |
|
|
$ |
(112,191,062 |
) |
|
$ |
33,621,291 |
|
Unproved properties |
|
|
13,124,724 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,124,724 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
158,937,077 |
|
|
|
(112,191,062 |
) |
|
|
46,746,015 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property and Equipment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oil and gas related
equipment |
|
|
10,851,766 |
|
|
|
(3,886,064 |
) |
|
|
6,965,702 |
|
Office furniture,
fixtures and
equipment and other |
|
|
1,125,733 |
|
|
|
( 858,367 |
) |
|
|
267,366 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,977,499 |
|
|
|
(4,744,431 |
) |
|
|
7,233,068 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
170,914,576 |
|
|
$ |
(116,935,493 |
) |
|
$ |
53,979,083 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10
Capital assets, net of accumulated depreciation and impairment, include the following
at December 31, 2007:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Audited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
Net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation |
|
|
Capital |
|
|
|
Cost |
|
|
And |
|
|
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment |
|
|
|
|
Oil and Gas Properties |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proved properties |
|
$ |
145,983,558 |
|
|
$ |
(111,567,391 |
) |
|
$ |
34,416,167 |
|
Unproved properties |
|
|
9,444,742 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,444,742 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
155,428,300 |
|
|
|
(111,567,391 |
) |
|
|
43,860,909 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property and Equipment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oil and gas related
equipment |
|
|
10,938,820 |
|
|
|
(3,816,173 |
) |
|
|
7,122,647 |
|
Office furniture,
fixtures and
equipment and other |
|
|
1,125,733 |
|
|
|
(804,670 |
) |
|
|
321,063 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,064,553 |
|
|
|
(4,620,843 |
) |
|
|
7,443,710 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
167,492,853 |
|
|
$ |
(116,188,234 |
) |
|
$ |
51,304,619 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unproved property additions relate to our exploration activity in the period.
Oil and gas related equipment includes materials, drilling rigs and related equipment
currently in use by us in the development of the Ninotsminda Field and Manavi prospect.
7 |
|
Loans Payable and Long Term Debt |
Loans payable at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 consisted of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
|
(Audited) |
|
Long term debt: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Senior Subordinated Convertible Guaranteed Loan Notes |
|
$ |
4,650,000 |
|
|
$ |
4,650,000 |
|
12% Subordinated Convertible Guaranteed Loan Note |
|
|
10,600,000 |
|
|
|
10,600,000 |
|
Unamortized debt discount |
|
|
(3,138,997 |
) |
|
|
(3,552,769 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long term debt |
|
$ |
12,111,003 |
|
|
$ |
11,697,231 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Senior
Subordinated Convertible Guaranteed Notes: On March 3, 2006, we finalised a
private placement with a limited group of investors arranged by Ingalls & Snyder LLC of New
York City of a $13,000,000 issue of Senior Subordinated Convertible Guaranteed Notes due
September 1, 2009 (the Subordinated Notes) and warrants to purchase an aggregate of
13,000,000 shares of our common stock, par value $0.10 per share. These warrants expired
unexercised on March 3, 2008.
The principal terms of the Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement and related agreements
include the following:
11
Interest. The unpaid principal balance under the Subordinated Notes bears interest (computed
on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months) payable semi-annually on June 30 and
December 30 in cash at the rate of 3% per annum until December 31, 2006 and 10% per annum
thereafter and (b) at the rate of 3% per annum above the applicable rate on any overdue
payments of principal and interest.
Conversion. The Subordinated Notes are convertible, in whole or in part, into shares of
CanArgo common stock at a conversion price per share of $1.00 (the Conversion Price) (the
original exercise price of $1.37 having been reset to $1.00), which is subject to adjustment
if CanArgo issues any equity securities (other than pursuant to the granting of employee
stock options pursuant to shareholder approved employee stock option plans or existing
outstanding options, warrants and convertible securities) at a price per share of less than
$1.00 per share, as adjusted, determined net of all discounts, fees, costs and expenses
incurred in connection with such issuance, in which case the Conversion Price will be reset
to such lower price.
Issue of further $400,000 Subordinated Notes in connection with restructuring of short
term interest payments: On June 13, 2007, the Company entered into an amendment, consent and
waiver with the holders of the Subordinated Notes in terms of which the holders of the
Subordinated Notes agreed to receive certain interest payments due on the Subordinated Notes
as of June 30, 2007 by payment in kind of additional Subordinated Notes. As a result, the
Company issued a further $400,000 in aggregate principal amount of Subordinated Notes.
These additional Subordinated Notes carry the same rights (including
as to conversion into shares of common stock of the Company) as the original $13 million in aggregate principal
amount of Subordinated Notes which were previously issued (see the section above entitled
Senior Subordinated Convertible Guaranteed Notes).
12% Subordinated Convertible Guaranteed Note: On June 28, 2006, we entered into a
$10,000,0000 private placement with Persistency (the Purchaser) of a 12% Subordinated
Convertible Guaranteed Note due June 28, 2010 (the 12% Subordinated Note) and warrants to
purchase an aggregate of 12,500,000 shares of CanArgo common stock (the 12% Subordinated
Note Warrant Shares), at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, subject to adjustment, and
expiring on June 28, 2008 or sooner under certain circumstances (the 12% Subordinated Note
Warrants).
The terms of the 12% Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement and related agreements
include the following:
|
|
Interest. The unpaid principal balance under the 12% Subordinated Note bears interest
(computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months) payable semi-annually on
June 30 and December 31, commencing December 31, 2006, in cash at the rate of 12% per annum
and (b) at the rate of 15% per annum on any overdue payments of principal and interest. |
|
|
|
Conversion. The 12% Subordinated Note is convertible, in whole or in part, into shares of
CanArgo common stock at a conversion price per share of $1.00 (the 12% Subordinated Note
Conversion Price), which is subject to adjustment if CanArgo issues any equity securities
(other than pursuant to the granting of employee stock options pursuant to shareholder
approved employee stock option plans or existing outstanding options, warrants and
convertible securities, including without limitation the Subordinated Notes) at a price per
share of less than $1.00 per share, as adjusted, determined net of all discounts, fees,
costs and expenses incurred in connection with such issuance, in which case the 12%
Subordinated Note Conversion Price will be reset to such lower price. |
|
|
|
Security. Payment of all amounts due and payable under the 12% Subordinated Note Purchase
Agreement, the 12% Subordinated Note and all related agreements (collectively, the Loan
Documents) is secured by subordinated guarantees from each other CanArgo Group Member (the
12% Subordinated Subsidiary Guaranty). If CanArgo forms or acquires a Material Subsidiary
(as defined in the 12% Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement) it shall cause such Subsidiary
to execute a 12% Subordinated Subsidiary Guaranty
(other than for certain excepted companies and legal entities) and thereby become a CanArgo
Group Member subject to the provisions of the 12% Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement. |
12
|
|
Subordination. Payments on the 12% Subordinated Note and under the 12% Subordinated
Subsidiary Guaranty is subordinated and junior in right of payment to the prior payment or
conversion in full of CanArgos Senior Indebtedness in the event of the bankruptcy,
insolvency or other reorganization of CanArgo. |
Issue of further $600,000 12% Subordinated Notes in connection with restructuring of
short term interest payments on the 12% Subordinated Notes: On June 13, 2007, the Company
entered into an amendment, consent and waiver with Persistency, the holder of the 12%
Subordinated Note, in terms of which Persistency agreed to receive the interest payments due
on the 12% Subordinated Notes as of June 30, 2007 with a payment in kind of additional 12%
Notes. As a result, the Company issued a further $600,000 in aggregate principal amount of
12% Subordinated Notes. These additional 12% Subordinated Notes carry the same rights
(including as to conversion into shares of common stock of the Company) as the original $10
million in aggregate principal amount of 12% Subordinated Notes which were previously
issued. The rights attaching to the 12% Subordinated Notes are set out in the 12%
Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement and related agreements.
Accrued liabilities consisted of the following at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, |
|
December 31, |
|
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
(Audited) |
Drilling contractors |
|
$ |
4,931,332 |
|
|
$ |
4,931,332 |
|
Non-cash Loan Interest |
|
|
76,550 |
|
|
|
76,550 |
|
Tethys Spin-Out costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
395,611 |
|
Professional fees |
|
|
429,295 |
|
|
|
929,628 |
|
Noteholder Interest |
|
|
434,250 |
|
|
|
|
|
Other |
|
|
356,350 |
|
|
|
306,766 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
6,227,777 |
|
|
$ |
6,639,887 |
|
|
|
|
Included in the amounts due to drilling contractors at March 31, 2008 and December 31,
2007 are amounts billed to the Company by WEUS Holding Inc (WEUS) a subsidiary of
Weatherford International Ltd. totalling $4,931,332. We have formally notified WEUS that we
dispute the validity of certain billings to the Company for work WEUS performed in the first
and second quarter of 2005. We have recorded all amounts billed by WEUS as of March 31,
2008 pending the outcome of the dispute resolution (see Note 11) following a formal Request
for Arbitration with the London Court of International Arbitration against the Company
lodged by WEUS on September 12, 2005.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total, December 31, 2007 |
|
|
242,120,974 |
|
|
$ |
24,212,096 |
|
|
$ |
245,316,295 |
|
|
$ |
0 |
|
|
$ |
(231,519,571 |
) |
|
$ |
38,008,820 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock based compensation under SFAS
123R |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
280,429 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
280,429 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,204,881 |
) |
|
|
(1,204,881 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total, March 31, 2008 |
|
|
242,120,974 |
|
|
$ |
24,212,096 |
|
|
$ |
245,596,724 |
|
|
$ |
0 |
|
|
$ |
(232,724,452 |
) |
|
$ |
37,084,368 |
|
|
|
|
13
Effective February 7, 2008, Dr. David Robson, the Companys former Chief Executive Officer and
after his resignation as Chief Executive Officer in June 2007, the Non-Executive Chairman and a
Non-Executive Director of the Board of Directors, resigned from the Board. In connection with Dr.
Robsons departure the Company agreed that the 1,800,000 share options granted to Dr. Robson
pursuant to the Companys Long Term Stock Incentive Plans (LTSIP) will remain valid and be
exercisable until 31 December 2008 under the terms of such plans. These options comprise:
|
|
|
1,500,000 options granted at an exercise price of $0.65 (issued
September 24, 2004 and fully vested as at February 7, 2008); and |
|
|
|
|
300,000 options granted at an exercise price of $1.00 (issued July 27,
2005 and fully vested as at February 7, 2008). |
In accordance with the modification rules under SFAS No. 123(R), we estimated the fair
value of Dr. Robsons modified stock options based on the options being issued from February,
2008 and expiring on May 7, 2008, the expiry date contained in the original terms of the options
and from February, 2008 and expiring on December, 31 2008, the modified expiry date, using the
Black-Scholes-option pricing model.
The difference between the fair value of the modified and original terms of $242,280 was
expensed to Stock Based Compensation during the quarter and recorded in Additional Paid-In
Capital. The assumptions used in fair valuing the options were as follows:
|
|
Fair value assumptions based on original terms of options |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,500,000 options |
|
300,000 options |
Exercise price |
|
$0.65 |
|
$1.00 |
Stock price on May 7, 2008 |
|
$0.48 |
|
$0.48 |
Risk free rate of interest |
|
5.15% |
|
5.15% |
Expected life of option months |
|
3 |
|
3 |
Dividend rate |
|
|
|
|
Historical volatility |
|
143.9% |
|
143.9% |
|
|
Fair value assumptions based on modified terms of options |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,500,000 options |
|
300,000 options |
Exercise price |
|
$0.65 |
|
$1.00 |
Stock price on May 7, 2008 |
|
$0.48 |
|
$0.48 |
Risk free rate of interest |
|
1.97% |
|
1.97% |
Expected life of option months |
|
11 |
|
11 |
Dividend rate |
|
|
|
|
Historical volatility |
|
149.7% |
|
149.7% |
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|
Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share |
Net income (loss) per common share is calculated in accordance with SFAS No. 128,
Earnings Per Share. Basic and diluted earnings per share are provided for continuing
operations, discontinued operations and net income (loss). Basic earnings (loss) per share
is computed based upon the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for
the period and excludes any potential dilution. Diluted earnings per share reflect potential
dilution from the exercise of securities (convertible debt, warrants or options) into common
stock. Outstanding convertible debt, options and warrants to purchase common stock are not
included in the computation of diluted loss per share because the effect of these
instruments would be anti-dilutive for the loss periods presented.
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The total numbers of such shares excluded from diluted net loss per common share were
58,385,881 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 87,086,547 for the three months
ended March 31, 2007.
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Commitments and Contingencies |
We have contingent obligations and may incur additional obligations, absolute and
contingent, with respect to the acquisition and development of oil and gas properties and
ventures in which we have interests that require or may require us to expend funds and to
issue shares of our Common Stock.
At March 31, 2008, we had the contingent obligation to issue an aggregate maximum
amount of 187,500 shares of our Common Stock to Fielden Management Services PTY, Ltd (a
third party management services company), subject to the satisfaction of conditions related
to the achievement of specified performance standards by the Stynawske Field project, an oil
field in Ukraine in which we had a previous interest. As far as management is aware, the
project is not progressing at the desired pace of development and consequently, in
managements opinion the chance of having to issue these shares is remote.
Under the Production Sharing Contract for Blocks XIG and XIH (the
Tbilisi PSC) in Georgia our subsidiary CanArgo Norio Limited had a commitment to acquire
additional seismic data within three years of the effective date of the contract which is
September 29, 2003. The State Agency for Oil & Gas Regulation in Georgia has given written
consent to an extension to the period within which the data should be acquired to July 31,
2008 and we are currently working with the State Agency to extend this further and amend the
Tbilisi PSC accordingly. The total commitment over the remaining period is $350,000. In the
event that a commercial discovery is not established, our interest in the Tbilisi PSC would
terminate 10 years from the effective date, which will be September 29, 2013.
In 2002, the Participation Agreement for the three well exploration program on the
Ninotsminda / Manavi area with AES Gardabani (a subsidiary of AES Corporation) (AES) was
terminated without AES earning any rights to any of the Ninotsminda / Manavi area
reservoirs. We therefore have no present obligations in respect of AES. However, under a
separate Letter of Agreement, if gas from the Sub Middle Eocene is discovered and produced
from the exploration area covered by the Participation Agreement, AES will be entitled to
recover at the rate of 15% of future gas sales from the Sub Middle Eocene, net of operating
costs, approximately $7,500,000, representing their prior funding under the Participation
Agreement. AES have now withdrawn from Georgia, but hydrocarbons have been discovered in the
Manavi area reservoir and in the event of a successful gas development from the Sub Middle
Eocene, it is reasonably possible that AES may exercise their rights under the Letter of
Agreement.
On July 27, 2005, GBOC Ninotsminda, an indirect subsidiary of the Company in which the
Company has a 50% interest, received a claim raised by certain of the Ninotsminda villagers
(listed on pages 1 to 76 of the claim) in the Tbilisi Regional Court in respect of damage
caused by the blowout of the N100 well on the Ninotsminda Field in Georgia on September 11,
2004. An additional claim was received in December 2005 and amended in March 2006, thus
bringing the relief sought pursuant to both claims to the sum of approximately GEL
314,000,000 (approximately $214,000,000 at the exchange rate of GEL to US dollars in effect
on March 31, 2008). We believe that we have meritorious defences to this claim and intend to
defend it vigorously and as a result of discussions with our legal advisors in Georgia, we
would consider the chances of the claim being successful to be remote.
On September 12, 2005, WEUS Holding Inc (WEUS) a subsidiary of Weatherford
International Ltd lodged a formal Request for Arbitration with the London Court of
International Arbitration against CanArgo Energy Corporation in respect of unpaid invoices
for work performed under the Master Service Contract dated June 1, 2004 between the Company
and WEUS for the supply of under-balanced coil tubing drilling equipment and services
during the first and second quarter of 2005. Pursuant to the Request for Arbitration, WEUS
demand for relief is $4,931,332.55. Although the Company has recorded all amounts
billed by Weatherford as of December 31, 2005 (see Note 8) the Company is contesting the
claim and has
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filed a counterclaim. We believe that we have meritorious defenses to this
claim and intend to defend it vigorously. At this point in the proceedings it is not
possible to predict the outcome of the arbitration. However, in the event that Weatherford
is successful, the extent of the loss to the Company would be limited to the payment of the
unpaid invoices and the payment of Weatherfords professional fees in regards to this
matter.
The Company has been named in a claim with a group of defendants by former interest
holders of the Lelyakov oil field in the Ukraine. The plaintiffs are seeking damages of
approx 600,000 CDN (approx $585,000 at March 31, 2008 exchange rates). The former owners of
UK-Ran Oil Company disposed of their investment in the field prior to selling the Company
to CanArgo. CanArgo believes the claim against it to be meritless. The Company is unable at
this time to determine a potential outcome but in general would consider the chances of the
claim being successful to be remote.
Under the Ninotsminda PSC, NOC is required to relinquish at least half of the area then
covered by the production sharing contract, but not in portions being actively developed, at
five year intervals commencing December 1999. In 1998, these terms were amended with the
initial relinquishment being due in 2008 and a reduction in the area to be relinquished at
each interval from 50% to 25% whereby the contractor selects the relinquishment portions.
CanArgo Norio Limited currently owns a 100% interest in the Norio (Block
XIC) and North Kumisi Production Sharing Agreement (Norio PSA), although this
interest has a 25 year term it may be reduced to 85% should the state oil company, Georgian
Oil and Gas Corporation (GOGC), exercise an option available to it under the PSA for a
limited period following the submission of a field development plan. Although we are not
able to speak for GOGC, in managements opinion it is likely that GOGC would exercise the
option available to it in the event of a commercial oil or gas discovery. As a contractor
party, GOGC would be liable for all costs and expenses in relation to any interest it may
acquire in the PSA. This PSA covers an area of approximately 265,122 acres (1,061
km2) following a 25% relinquishment in April 2006 and will be subject to a
further 50% relinquishment of the remaining contract area less any development area in April
2011.
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Discontinued Operations |
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Tethys Petroleum Limited |
As at March 31, 2007, Tethys has been reclassified as a Discontinued Operation.
CanArgos ownership of Tethys was diluted during 2007 from 100% ownership on December
31, 2006 to approximately 17.7% as of June 30, 2007. In the first quarter of 2007, Tethys
sold approx 6.8 million shares of its common stock in a private placement offering to
outside investors for gross proceeds of approximately $16.8 million. This transaction
reduced the Companys interest in Tethys to approximately 67%. In May 2007, Tethys received
the approval from the Ministry of Mineral Resources of Kazakhstan to exchange approximately
6 million of Tethys common shares in return for the remaining 30% ownership of BN Munai LLP
not previously controlled by Tethys. This transaction reduced the Companys ownership of
Tethys to approximately 52%. On June 13, 2007, the Company, through its wholly owned
subsidiary, CanArgo Ltd, sold 6 million of its Tethys common shares to the CanArgo
Noteholders in exchange for the extinguishment of $15 million in principal of outstanding
notes payable. This transaction reduced the Companys ownership in Tethys to approximately
30% and resulted in Tethys no longer being a consolidated subsidiary of the Company. On June
27, 2007, Tethys announced that it had completed its initial public offering through the
issuance of approximately 18.2 million shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange reducing the
Companys ownership to approximately 17.7%. On August 3, 2007, the Company sold its
remaining shareholding in Tethys.
The results of discontinued operations in respect of Tethys consisted of the following
for the three month periods ended:
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March 31, |
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|
March 31, |
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|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss Before Income Taxes
and Minority Interest |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
(2,202,610 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income Taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minority Interest in Loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
364,818 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income (Loss) from Discontinued
Operation |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
(1,837,792 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
On February 17, 2006 we issued a press release announcing that our subsidiary, CanArgo
Samgori Limited (CSL), was not proceeding with further investment in Samgori (Block XI
B) Production Sharing Contract (Samgori PSC) in Georgia and associated farm-in
which became effective in April 2004, and accordingly we terminated our 50% interest in the
Samgori PSC with effect from February 16, 2006. The decision by CSL not to proceed with
further investment under the current farm-in arrangements was due to the inability of CSLs
partner in the project, Georgian Oil Samgori Limited (GOSL), to provide its share of
funding to further the development of the Field. We consider that there would have been
insufficient time to meet the commitments under the Agreement with National Petroleum
Limited (NPL) the previous licence holders and we were not prepared to fund the project,
which is not without risk, on a 100% basis without different commercial terms and an
extension to the commitment period. It was not possible to negotiate a satisfactory
position on either matter. CSL has been informed that NPL has now exercised its right to
take back 100% of the contractor share in the Samgori PSC from GOSL and, accordingly,
effective February 16, 2006 we have withdrawn from the Samgori PSC.
The results of discontinued operations in respect of CSL consisted of the following for
the three month periods ended:
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|
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|
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March 31, |
|
|
March 31, |
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|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Revenues |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
and Minority Interest |
|
|
(19,794 |
) |
|
|
(2,609 |
) |
Income Taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minority Interest in Income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Net Income (Loss) from Discontinued
Operation |
|
|
(19,794 |
) |
|
$ |
(2,609 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross consolidated assets and liabilities in respect of CSL that are included in
assets to be disposed consisted of the following at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007:
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March 31, |
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December 31, |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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(Unaudited) |
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(Audited) |
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Assets to be disposed: |
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|
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Accounts receivable (net) |
|
$ |
77,058 |
|
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$ |
71,294 |
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Other current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
77,058 |
|
|
$ |
71,294 |
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|
|
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Liabilities to be disposed: |
|
|
|
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|
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Accounts payable |
|
$ |
353,316 |
|
|
$ |
327,046 |
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Provision for future site restoration |
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|
11,800 |
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9,400 |
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|
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|
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|
|
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$ |
365,116 |
|
|
$ |
336,446 |
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Segment and Geographical Data |
During the three month periods ended March 31, 2008 Georgia represented the only
geographical segment and CanArgos continuing operations operated through one segment, oil
and gas exploration.
Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Qualifying Statement With Respect To Forward-Looking Information
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CONTAINS FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. SEE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
BELOW AND ELSEWHERE IN THIS REPORT.
In addition to the historical information included in this Report, you are cautioned that this
Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When the words believes, plans, anticipates, will likely
result, will continue, projects, expects, and similar expressions are used in this Form
10-Q, they are intended to identify forward-looking statements, and such statements are subject
to certain risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those
projected. Furthermore, our plans, strategies, objectives, expectations and intentions are subject
to change at any time at the discretion of management and the Board.
These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date this report is filed. The Company
does not intend to update the forward-looking statements contained in this report, so as to reflect
events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events,
except as may occur as part of our ongoing periodic reports filed with the SEC.
The following is a discussion of our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and
capital resources. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated annual
financial statements and the notes thereto, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended,
filed for the year ended December 31, 2007 in addition to our condensed consolidated quarterly
financial statements and the notes thereto, included in Item 1 of this report.
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Overview
Corporate Developments
On January 8, 2008, we announced that we had received a deficiency letter from The American
Stock Exchange, Inc. (AMEX) advising the Company that in view of its continued non-compliance
with Section 121(A)(1) and Section 121(B)(2)a of the continued listing standards of the AMEX
Company Guide, which require that at least a majority of the directors qualify as independent
directors and that the Audit Committee be comprised of at least three independent directors, the
Company had until January 18, 2008 to submit a plan to the Exchange of steps it has taken, or will
take, in order to regain compliance with these requirements by no later than April 4, 2008. The
Company has since resolved the deficiency as noted below.
On March 27, 2008, we announced the appointment of Anthony J. Perry as an Independent
Non-Executive Director of the Board of the Company with effect from April 1, 2008. He will also
join the Companys Audit Committee. This appointment means that we now satisfy the continued
listing requirements of the AMEX for a majority of independent directors on the Board and three
independent directors on the Audit Committee.
Effective February 7, 2008, Dr. David Robson, the Companys former Chief Executive Officer and
after his resignation as Chief Executive Officer in June 2007, the Non-Executive Chairman and a
Non-Executive Director of the Board of Directors, resigned from the Board. In connection with Dr.
Robsons departure the Company agreed:
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To make a payment to Vazon Energy Limited (Vazon) of UK£30,000 in
settlement of Dr. Robsons Service Agreement (Vazon being the company
which provided the services of Dr. Robson); and |
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|
that the 1,800,000 share options granted to Dr. Robson pursuant to the
Companys Long Term Stock Incentive Plans (LTSIP) will remain valid
and be exercisable until 31 December 2008 under the terms of such
plans. These options comprise: |
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|
|
1,500,000 options granted at an exercise price of $0.65 (issued September 24, 2004); and |
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300,000 options granted at an exercise price of $1.00 (issued July 27, 2005). |
In accordance with the requirements of the AMEX, on March 18, 2008, we announced that in
respect of the Companys 2007 audited financial statements, the audit opinion issued in the
auditors independent report contained additional explanatory language to the standard audit report
in respect of the Companys ability to continue as a going concern. The independent audit report is
contained in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007,
as amended, and is available at www.sec.gov.
On April 18, 2008, we announced the scheduled Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on
June 26, 2008 at 10.30 a.m. Eastern Time at The American Stock Exchange, 86 Trinity Place, New
York, NY, 10006, and that only stockholders of record at the close of business on April 28, 2008
will be entitled to notice of, and to vote at, such meeting or any adjournments or postponements
thereof.
On April 23, 2008, we announced the proposed Rights Offering and on April 28, 2008 we filed a
Current Report on Form 8-K disclosing the adoption by the Board of Directors of an amendment to our
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation increasing the number shares of common stock we
are authorized to issue from 500 million shares to one billion shares and concurrently amending our
2004 Long Term Stock Incentive Plan (the 2004 Plan) to increase the number of shares of common
stock available for grant under the 2004 Plan from 17.5 million to 35 million. Both the amendment
of the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and the amendment of the 2004 Plan are
subject to approval by stockholders, whose approval will be solicited at the Companys Annual
Meeting of Stockholders. The approval of the amendment of the Amended and Restated Certificate of
Incorporation is a condition to the Rights Offering since the Company currently does not have
sufficient authorized shares of common stock to permit the Rights Offering to proceed as planned
and will require the approval of at least a majority of the issued and outstanding shares of common
stock. The approval of the amendment to the 2004 Plan will only require the approval of the holders
of a majority of the shares of common stock present in person or by proxy at the Meeting and
entitled to vote.
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Georgia
Our
share of the 39,143 barrels (430 barrels per day) of gross oil production from the Ninotsminda
Field in Georgia for the three month period ended March 31, 2008
was 25,443 barrels (280 barrels
per day). For the three month period ended March 31, 2007 our share of the 43,881 (488 barrels per
day) of gross oil production from the Ninotsminda Field was 30,898 barrels (343 barrels per day).
During the first quarter 2008, we continued to progress our exploration, appraisal and
development plans in our core area of operation in Georgia.
Further to an ongoing technical re-evaluation of the Ninotsminda Field, we believe that there
are significant potential reserves remaining both within and surrounding the main field area and
we are working on a production enhancement strategy to increase the level of production subject to
financing being available. Such strategy may include: the drilling of a horizontal well with
multiple completions in the undeveloped eastern part of the field; drilling a new vertical well to
exploit potential oil reserves in the Oligocene interval over the northern flank of the field; and
utilising new technology to access isolated reserves in shallower reservoirs overlying the main
field area.
A gas pipeline connecting the region in which the Ninotsminda Field is located to the
Georgian gas network was completed in February 2008. This infrastructure may provide us with
access to an alternative market for our gas production and with potential for higher prices and
regular sales. For the past couple of years, rather than flaring the gas produced from the
Ninotsminda Field which is mainly associated gas, our wholly owned subsidiary company, Ninotsminda
Oil Company Limited (NOC), has supplied this gas at a low price to local villages as part of a
social program. Despite the price being only $0.71 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) ($25.00 per
MCM) there is a significant outstanding debt to NOC for the gas supplied. It was not socially or
politically acceptable for NOC to terminate or restrict supply in order to enforce payment as
these villages did not have access to an alternative supply of gas. With the connection of these
areas to the domestic gas grid, both NOC and Georgian Oil and Gas Corporation (GOGC), who is
also the State representative in the Production Sharing Contract and sells its share of the gas
together with NOC, believe that they are now in a better position to enforce payment and
commercialise gas sales. Following the completion of the gas connection, the existing gas sales
agreement between NOC, GOGC and the local gas supply company has been amended to increase the
price for gas to an average of approximately $2.72 per Mcf ($97 per MCM). The new price is based
on a quantity of gas being set aside for domestic household consumption at $0.71 per Mcf ($25.00
per MCM) with the balance supplied to the gas distribution company at $4.73 per Mcf ($167.00 per
MCM). The amendment is effective from February 1, 2008 for an initial period of four months and
the gross quantity of gas to be supplied under the agreement is approximately 2.12 MMcf (60 MCM)
per day. The payment situation has not improved significantly, and we are now in negotiation
with other potential buyers to accept delivery of gas from June 1, 2008. At present, the local
gas distribution companies in Georgia are State entities, but plans are in place to privatize all
gas distribution companies in the near future. This is also expected to help with the payment for
gas and an improvement in the gas market in general.
During the quarter, we continued to progress our testing operations at the Manavi 12 (M12)
well. M12 was drilled to a total depth of 16,762 feet (5,109 metres) in December 2006 having
encountered a number of significant hydrocarbon shows throughout the Cretaceous carbonate interval
which was the primary target in the well. Initial testing responded with limited flow due to
either formation damage or lower than expected permeability, but did produce oil and gas to
surface. It was subsequently decided to acid fracture stimulate a selected reservoir interval
totalling 227 feet (69 metres) from 15,354 feet (4,680 metres) to 15,581 feet (4,749 metres), the
top of this interval is some 443 feet (135 metres) below the top of the Cretaceous carbonates.
The fraccing operation was completed in late January 2008.
Following the acid stimulation, the well was flowed back for a period to recover the frac
fluids (spent acid and chemicals). The initial flow-back contained encouraging shows of oil and
gas, but the maximum oil cut observed was only 5-7%. It appeared that there was a significant
water incursion into the wellbore with no indication as to the source of this excess water. It was
noted that following an earlier testing of the well, an oil cut of approximately 50% was observed,
but not measured. Before further testing could be carried out, it was necessary to replace the
frac string with proper 2 7/8 inch production grade tubing as planned so as to enable a
comprehensive well testing program to be undertaken. This operation involved setting a mechanical
plug in the lower completion string so as to isolate and prevent possible damage by well completion
fluids to the newly cleaned reservoir, and replace the upper
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completion. The installation of these components was originally expected to be completed
within two weeks, but due to a mechanical failure of the coil tubing unit and subsequent problems
with the wireline operation, replacement equipment had to be mobilised to Georgia to complete the
operation. This work has now been completed and well testing resumed on April 16, 2008.
Immediately prior to opening the M12 well to flow, the well head pressure was recorded as 2,200 psi (149.6 atmospheres). The well has been flow tested through various choke sizes over a period of twelve days. Over this time, the flowing well head pressure levelled off at 580 psi (39.5 atmospheres) with an average gross fluid production of 812 barrels per day on a 6 mm choke with a 5% oil cut. In addition,the well flowed between 706 and 882 Mcf (20 - 25 MCM) of gas per day. In an attempt to ascertain the source of the water influx, we ran a production logging tool in the well.
The well was production logged using a Capacitance Water Holdup Tool to obtain information concerning fluid entry points, oil:water ratio calculations and formation characteristics. Although the analyses of the data has yet to be finalised, the general indications are that the main influx of water to the well bore is from the lower part of the test interval while the main influx of oil is at the top of the interval. Following the production logging, the well was shut-in for a period of 12 days for a pressure build-up test using down hole gauges. The gauges have now been recovered and the data is currently being interpreted and analysed in conjunction with the production data. We now plan to return the well to flow for a period of 30 to 60 days to evaluate the extent of the connected fracture network and the sustainability of production from the reservoir. At the same time, remedial activity to shut off water within the currently contributing zones will be investigated as well as options to recomplete the well higher in the Cretaceous carbonate interval.
The MK72 exploration well which we completed in 2006 in the Norio Production Sharing Agreement
area encountered hydrocarbons in both target horizons, but was never fully tested for operational
reasons. In order to finance an appraisal well, we have been actively pursuing a farm-out strategy
for this acreage. Several oil and gas companies evaluated this opportunity in 2007 and a number of
these expressed an interest in pursuing this opportunity further, but wish to delay their
negotiations until after the parliamentary elections which are planned to be held on May 21, 2008.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of March 31, 2008 we had negative working capital of $2,508,036 compared to working capital
of $715,000 as of December 31, 2007.
On August 10, 2007, we entered into a subscription agreement with three accredited investors
in terms of which we issued those investors by way of a private placement 2,500,000 shares of
CanArgo common stock at $1.00 per share, resulting in gross proceeds of $2,500,000. In
consideration for the investors agreeing to make the subscription, we also issued to the investors
warrants to subscribe for an aggregate of 5 million shares of common stock of CanArgo. The warrants
have an exercise price of $1.00 per share, subject to adjustment, and are exercisable up to the end
of August 2009.
In order to continue with all of our currently planned development activities in Georgia on
our Ninotsminda Field and the appraisal of our Manavi oil discovery, we are currently investigating
further fundraising proposals.
Going Concern
The interim consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
U.S. GAAP, which contemplates continuation of the Company as a going concern. The items listed
below raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The interim
consolidated condensed financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from
the outcome of this uncertainty.
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We incurred net losses from continuing operations to common stockholders of
approximately $1,185,000 for the period ended March 31, 2008 and $65,315,000,
$54,432,000 and $12,522,000 for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005
respectively. These net losses included non-cash charges related to depreciation and
depletion, impairments, loan interest, amortization of debt discount and stock-based
compensation of approximately $1,884,000 for the period ended March 31, 2008 and
$61,936,000, $48,213,000 and $7,175,000 for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and
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At March 31, 2008 we had cash and cash equivalents available for general corporate
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We have planned capital expenditure budget for the remainder of 2008 of approximately
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Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon raising capital through
debt and / or equity financing on terms acceptable to the Company in the immediate
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The covenants contained in the Note Purchase Agreements to which we are a party
restrict us from incurring additional debt obligations unless we receive consent from
Noteholders holding at least 51% in aggregate outstanding principal amount of the of the
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If we are unable to obtain additional funds when they are required or if the funds
cannot be obtained on terms favourable to us, we may be required to delay, scale back or
eliminate our exploration, development and completion program or enter into contractual
arrangements with third parties to develop or market products that the Company would
otherwise seek to develop or market itself, or even be required to relinquish our interest
in our properties or in the extreme situation, cease operations altogether.
We
require additional funding within the next six months to continue with our Georgian
operations as planned. We are in the process of addressing this by exploring
available financing alternatives sufficient to cover at least our short-term working capital
needs. On April 23, 2008, we announced that our Board of Directors had given approval to
conducting the Rights Offering: a proposed offering to common stockholders of rights to
purchase one share of common stock for each share of common stock held of record on a date
to be announced later. The proposed subscription price for the Rights Offering will be
$0.10 per share. As of April 18, 2008, there were an aggregate of 242,107,390 shares of
common stock issued and outstanding. The Rights Offering is contingent, among other things,
upon stockholders approving an increase in the number of authorized shares of common stock
at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders, currently scheduled for June 26, 2008, securing the
consents of the holders of our outstanding notes, securing a standby underwriting,
registration of the Rights Offering under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the
Securities Act) and complying with all other applicable securities laws and stock exchange
rules and regulations. We also announced that we are currently negotiating with one or more
prospective investors to underwrite the unsubscribed shares at the subscription price. The
Rights Offering, if successful, would provide the capital needed to meet at least our 2008
planned capital expenditures.
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believe that if we are eventually able to successfully complete the Manavi 12 well such that a significant quantity of oil flows are produced, we will be able to raise
additional debt and/or equity funds in order to continue operations and to properly develop
the Manavi Field, continue our development plans for the Ninotsminda Field, continue
appraising the Norio discoveries, and further develop our business in the region.
While a considerable amount of infrastructure for the Ninotsminda Field has already been put
in place, we cannot provide assurance that:
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Under the terms of each of the Note issues (see Note 7 to the Financial Statements), we are
restricted from incurring future indebtedness and from issuing
additional senior or pari passu
indebtedness, except with the prior consent of the Required Holders or in limited permitted
circumstances. The definition of indebtedness encompasses all customary forms of indebtedness
including, without limitation, liabilities for the deferred consideration, liabilities
for borrowed money secured by any lien or other specified security interest, liabilities in respect
of letters of credit
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or similar instruments (excluding letters of credit which are 100% cash
collateralised) and guarantees in relation to such forms of indebtedness (excluding parent company
guarantees provided by the Company in respect of the indebtedness or obligations of any of the
Companys subsidiaries under its Basic Documents (as defined in the respective Note Purchase
Agreements). Pursuant to the terms of the Note Purchase Agreements, permitted future indebtedness
is (a) indebtedness outstanding under the Notes; (b) any additional unsecured indebtedness, the
aggregate amount outstanding thereunder at any time not exceeding certain specified amounts and;
(c) certain unsecured intra-group indebtedness (in the case of Senior Secured Notes, Subordinated
Notes and 12% Subordinated Notes this is limited to the indebtedness of a CanArgo Group Member (as
defined in the Note Purchase Agreements) to a direct or indirect subsidiary of the Company which is
not deemed to be a Material Subsidiary (under the Note Purchase Agreements the aggregate amount
outstanding under the particular indebtedness shall not exceed certain specified levels at any
time).
To pursue existing projects beyond our immediate appraisal and development plans and to pursue
new opportunities, we will require additional capital. While expected to be substantial, without
further exploration work and evaluation the exact amount of funds needed to fully develop all of
our oil and gas properties cannot at present, be quantified. Potential sources of funds include
additional sales of equity securities, project financing, debt financing and the participation of
other oil and gas entities in our projects. Based on our past history of raising capital and
continuing discussions, we believe that such required funds may be available. However, there is no
assurance that such funds will be available, and if available, will be offered on attractive or
acceptable terms. Should such funding not be forthcoming, we may not be able to pursue projects
beyond our current appraisal and development plans or to pursue new opportunities. As discussed
above, under the terms of the Notes, we are restricted from incurring additional indebtedness.
Development of the oil and gas properties and ventures in which we have interests involves
multi-year efforts and substantial cash expenditures. Full development of our oil and gas
properties and ventures may require the availability of substantial additional financing from
external sources. We may also, where opportunities exist, seek to transfer portions of our
interests in oil and gas properties and ventures to entities in exchange for such financing. We
generally have the principal responsibility for arranging financing for the oil and gas properties
and ventures in which we have an interest. There can be no assurance, however, that we or the
entities that are developing the oil and gas properties and ventures will be able to arrange the
financing necessary to develop the projects being undertaken or to support the corporate and other
activities of CanArgo. There can also be no assurance that such financing will be available on
terms that are attractive or acceptable to or are deemed to be in the best interest of CanArgo,
such entities and their respective stockholders or participants.
Ultimate realization of the carrying value of our oil and gas properties and ventures will
require production of oil and gas in sufficient quantities and marketing such oil and gas at
sufficient prices to provide positive cash flow to CanArgo. Establishment of successful oil and
gas operations is dependent upon, among other factors, the following:
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Subject to our ability to raise additional capital, above, we have plans to mobilize resources and
achieve levels of production and profits sufficient to recover the carrying value of our oil and
gas properties and ventures. However, if one or more of the above factors, or other factors, are
different than anticipated, these plans may not be realized, and we may not recover the carrying
value of our oil and gas properties and ventures.
Balance Sheet Changes
Cash and cash equivalents decreased $2,639,000 to $4,230,000 at March 31, 2008 from $6,869,000
at December 31, 2007. The decrease was due to expenditures in the period to primarily fund the
cost of development activities at
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the Ninotsminda Field, our appraisal activities at the Manavi oil
discovery in Georgia and net cash used by operating activities.
Accounts receivable increased to $413,000 at March 31, 2008 from $379,000 at December 31,
2007 primarily due to proceeds due from an unrelated third party in respect of the disposal of a
shallow field area contained within our Norio Production Sharing Contract and an insurance
receivable related to final settlement of our insurance claim made for damage caused by a blow
out at N100 well at the Ninotsminda Field on September 11, 2004, partially offset by settlement
of a trade receivable from an oil sale received in full in January 2008.
Crude oil inventory increased to $434,000 at March 31, 2008 from $374,000 at December 31, 2007
primarily as a result of increased levels of crude oil storage at the end of the period.
Prepayments increased to $530,000 at March 31, 2008 from $312,000 at December 31, 2007 to as a
result of annual premiums paid during the period in respect of Control of Well and Directors and
Officers Liability Insurances.
Prepaid financing fees increased to $100,000 at March 31, 2008 from $75,000 at December 31,
2007 as a result of legal fees incurred in respect of the proposed Rights Offering announced on
April 23, 2008 offset partially by amortising fees incurred in respect of the $13,000,000 issue of
Subordinated Notes due September 1, 2009 and the $10,000,000 issue of 12% Subordinated Notes due
June 28, 2010, over the term of the loans.
Capital assets net, increased to $53,979,000 at March 31, 2008 from $51,305,000 at December
31, 2007, due to investing in capital assets including oil and gas properties and equipment,
principally related to the Ninotsminda Production Sharing Contract.
Accounts payable increased to $1,766,000 at March 31, 2008 from $482,000 at December 31, 2007
primarily due to timing differences in respect of payments to suppliers in connection with our
appraisal activities at the Manavi oil discovery.
Accrued liabilities decreased to $6,228,000 at March 31, 2008 from $6,640,000 as at December
31, 2007 primarily due to a decrease professional fees partially and amounts owed to Tethys for our
pro rata share of the Tethys IPO costs offset partially by increased accrued interest in respect of
the Subordinated Notes and the 12% Subordinated Notes. Approximately $4,931,000 relates to the
disputed WEUS invoices referred to in Note 11 of these financial statements.
Long term debt net of discounts increased to $12,111,003 at March 31, 2008 from $11,697,000 at
December 31, 2007 due to the amortization of debt discounts associated with the detachable warrants
and beneficial conversion features in connection with the issuance of the $13,000,000 in
Subordinated Notes in March 2006 and the $10,000,000 issue of the 12% Subordinated Note in June
2006.
Other non current liabilities decreased to $20,000 at March 31, 2008 from $38,000 at December
31, 2007 as a result of reducing the effective interest amount due to the debt repayments and
exchange/conversions on the $13,000,000 in Subordinated Notes and amortizing some of the difference
in computing interest using the actual interest rate and the effective interest rate due on these
notes.
Results of Continuing Operations
Three Month Period Ended March 31, 2008 Compared to Three Month Period Ended March 31, 2007
We recorded operating revenue from continuing operations of 2,591,000 during the three month
period ended March 31, 2008 compared with $447,000 for the three month period ended March 31, 2007.
This increase is attributable to higher sales volumes and higher average net sales prices achieved
from the Ninotsminda Field in the
first quarter of 2008. Ninotsminda Oil Company Limited (NOC) sold 27,078 barrels of oil for the
three month period ended March 31, 2008 compared to 7,508 barrels of oil for the three month period
ended March 31, 2007.
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the three month period ended March 31, 2008, NOCs net
share of the 39,143 barrels (430 barrels
per day) of gross oil production for sale from the Ninotsminda Field in the period amounted to
25,443 barrels (280 barrels per day). In the period, 1,635 barrels of oil was sold from storage. For the three month
period ended March 31, 2007, NOCs net share of the 43,881 barrels (488 barrels per day) of gross
oil production was 30,898 barrels (343 barrels per day).
NOCs entire share of production was either sold under international contracts or added to
storage. Net sales price for Ninotsminda oil sold in the period ended March 31, 2008 averaged
$95.32 per barrel as compared with an average of $53.61 per barrel during the period ended March
31, 2007. Its net share of the 162,782 Mcf of gas delivered was 105,808 Mcf at an average net sale
price of $0.70 per Mcf of gas for the period ended March 31, 2008. However, due to the uncertainty
of the collectibility of gas revenues under these contracts, the Company has decided in accordance
with its revenue recognition policy, to record gas revenues on a cash basis. Gas revenues recorded
for the three months ended March 31, 2008 were $10,000. For the three month period ended March 31,
2007, NOCs net share of the 192,893 Mcf of gas delivered was 125,380 Mcf at an average net sales
price of $0.70 per Mcf of gas.
The operating loss from continuing operations for the three month period ended March 31, 2008
amounted to $228,000 compared with an operating loss of $1,955,000 for the three month period ended
March 31, 2007. The decrease in operating loss is attributable to increased operating revenues and
decreased selling, general and administration costs partially offset by increased field operating
expenses, direct project costs and increased depreciation, depletion and amortization in the
period.
Field operating expenses increased to $365,000 for the three month period ended March 31, 2008
as compared to $231,000 for the three month period ended March 31, 2007. The increase is primarily
as a result of selling higher volumes of oil in the three month period ended March 31, 2008 and
increased operating costs in Georgia three month period ended March 31, 2008 compared to 2007.
Direct project costs increased to $250,000 for the three month period ended March 31, 2008,
from $177,000 for the three month period ended March 31, 2007, primarily due to increased costs
directly associated with non operating activity at the Ninotsminda Field.
Selling, general and administrative costs decreased to $1,457,000 for the three month period
ended March 31, 2008 from $1,729,000 for the three month period ended March 31, 2007. The decrease
is primarily as a result of reduced corporate overhead compared to the three month period ended
March 31, 2007.
The increase in depreciation, depletion and amortization expense to $747,000 for the three
month period ended March 31, 2008 from $266,000 for the three month period ended March 31, 2007 is
attributable principally to the increased levels of oil sold during the end of the three month
period ended March 31, 2008 compared to the end of the three month period ended March 31, 2007.
The decrease in other expense to $957,000 for the three month period ended March 31, 2008,
from $2,137,000 for the three month period ended March 31, 2007 is primarily a result of lower loan
interest payable and amortised debt discount for the three month period ended March 31, 2008
compared to the three month period ended March 31, 2007.
The loss from continuing operations of $1,185,000 or $0.00 per share for the three month
period ended March 31, 2008 compares to a net loss from
continuing operations of $4,091,000 or
$0.02 per share for the three month period ended March 31, 2007.
The weighted average number of common shares outstanding was higher during the three month
period ended March 31, 2008 than during the three month period ended March 31, 2007, principally
due to the exercise of share options in 2007, the exercise of warrants in 2007 and a private
placements in 2007.
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Results of Discontinued Operations
Three Month Period Ended March 31, 2008 Compared to Three Month Period Ended March 31, 2007
On August 1, 2007 we announced that we sold our entire shareholding of 8 million shares in
Tethys for gross proceeds before commissions, expenses and payment of a pro rata share of the
Tethys IPO costs to Tethys Petroleum Limited of Cdn $23,600,000. The net proceeds of approximately
Cdn $20,800,000 were used to repay outstanding indebtedness.
As at March 31, 2007 Tethys has been presented in Discontinued Operations.
On February 17, 2006 we issued a press release announcing that our subsidiary, CanArgo Samgori
Limited (CSL), was not proceeding with further investment in Samgori (Block XI B)
Production Sharing Contract (Samgori PSC) in Georgia and associated farm-in which became
effective in April 2004, and accordingly we terminated our 50% interest in the Samgori PSC with
effect from February 16, 2006.
The net loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes and minority interest for the three
month period ended March 31, 2008 of $20,000 decreased from $2,205,000 for the three month period
ended March 31, 2007 due to the activities of Tethys.
Commitments and Contingencies
See Item 1, Financial Statements, Note 11, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Forward-Looking Statements
The forward-looking statements contained in this Item 2 and elsewhere in this Form 10-Q are
subject to various risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from the results anticipated in such forward-looking statements. Included among the
important risks, uncertainties and other factors are those hereinafter discussed.
Operating entities in various foreign jurisdictions must be registered by governmental
agencies, and production licenses for development of oil and gas fields in various foreign
jurisdictions must be granted by governmental agencies. These governmental agencies generally have
broad discretion in determining whether to take or approve various actions and matters. In
addition, the policies and practices of governmental agencies may be affected or altered by
political, economic and other events occurring either within their own countries or in a broader
international context.
We may not have a majority of the equity that is the licence developer of some projects that
we may pursue in countries that were a part of the former Soviet Union, even though we may be the
designated operator of the oil or gas field. In such circumstances, the concurrence of co-venturers
may be required for various actions. Other parties influencing the timing of events may have
priorities that differ from ours, even if they generally share our objectives. Demands by or
expectations of governments, co-venturers, customers and others may affect our strategy regarding
the various projects. Failure to meet such demands or expectations could adversely affect our
participation in such projects or our ability to obtain or maintain necessary licenses and other
approvals.
Our ability to finance all of our present oil and gas projects and other ventures according to
present plans is dependent upon obtaining additional funding. An inability to obtain financing
could require us to scale back or abandon part or all of our project development, capital
expenditure, production and other plans. The availability of equity or debt financing to us or to
the entities that are developing projects in which we have interests is affected by many factors,
including:
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Our ability to raise debt financing is currently restricted by certain covenants contained in
Note Purchase Agreements to which we are party. Furthermore, rising interest rates might affect
the feasibility of debt financing that is offered. Potential investors and lenders will be
influenced by their evaluations of us and our projects and comparisons with alternative investment
opportunities.
The development of oil and gas properties is subject to substantial risks. Expectations
regarding production, even if estimated by independent petroleum engineers, may prove to be
unrealized. There are many uncertainties in estimating production quantities and in projecting
future production rates and the timing and amount of future development expenditures. Estimates of
properties in full production are more reliable than production estimates for new discoveries and
other properties that are not fully productive. Accordingly, estimates related to our properties
are subject to change as additional information becomes available.
Most of our interests in oil and gas properties and ventures are located in countries that
were part of the former Soviet Union. Operations in those countries are subject to certain
additional risks including the following:
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Production estimates are subject to revision as prices and costs change. Production, even if
present, may not be recoverable in the amount and at the rate anticipated and may not be
recoverable in commercial quantities or on an economically feasible basis. World and local prices
for oil and gas can fluctuate significantly, and a reduction in the revenue realizable from the
sale of production can affect the economic feasibility of an oil and gas project. World and local
political, economic and other conditions could affect our ability to proceed with or to effectively
operate projects in various foreign countries.
Demands by, or expectations of governments, co-venturers, customers and others may affect our
strategy regarding the various projects. Failure to meet such demands or expectations could
adversely affect our participation in such projects or our ability to obtain or maintain necessary
licenses and other approvals.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Our principal exposure to market risk is due to changes in oil and gas prices and currency
fluctuations. As indicated elsewhere in this Report, as a producer of oil and gas we are exposed
to changes in oil and gas prices as well as changes in supply and demand which could affect its
revenues. We do not engage in any commodity hedging activities. Due to the ready market for our
production in Georgia, we do not believe that any current exposures from this risk will materially
affect our financial position at this time, but there can be no assurance that changes in such
market will not affect CanArgo adversely in the future.
Also, as indicated elsewhere in this Report, because all of our operations are being
conducted in countries that were a part of the former Soviet Union, we are potentially exposed to
the market risk of fluctuations in the relative values of the currencies in areas in which we
operates. At present we do not engage in any currency hedging
operations since, to the extent we receive payments for our production in local currencies, we are
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currencies to pay for our local operations. In addition, we frequently sell our
production from the Ninotsminda Field in Georgia under export contracts which provide for payment
in US dollars.
CanArgo had no material interest in investments subject to market risk during the period
covered by this report.
Because the majority of all revenue to us is from the sale of production from the Ninotsminda
Field a change in the price of oil or a change in the production rates could have a substantial
effect on this revenue and therefore profits/losses.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our chief
executive officer and chief financial officer, we evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure
controls and procedures as of March 31, 2008. Based on that evaluation, our chief executive officer
and chief financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are not
effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or
submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act) is recorded, processed,
summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange
Commissions rules and forms and to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the
reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our
management, including chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate to allow
timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Disclosure Control and Procedures
We reported in our Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 13,
2008 that we had identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting
which are listed below.
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material weakness is a control deficiency, or combination of control
deficiencies, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim
financial statements would not be prevented or detected.
1. Disclosure Controls
The Companys disclosure controls and procedures were not effective to ensure that information
required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is
recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities
and Exchange Commissions rules and forms and to ensure that information required to be disclosed
by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated
to our management, including chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate to
allow timely decisions. Inadequate controls include the lack of procedures used for identifying,
determining, and calculating required disclosures and other supplementary information requirements.
2. Information Technology
The Company did not adequately implement certain controls over information technology,
including certain spreadsheets, used in its core business and financial reporting. These areas
included logical access security controls to financial applications, segregation of duties and
backup and recovery procedures. The Companys controls over the completeness, accuracy, validity,
restricted access, and the review of certain spreadsheets used in the period-end financial
statement preparation and reporting process was not designed appropriately. This material weakness
affects the Companys ability to prevent improper access and changes to its accounting records and
misstatements in the financial statements could occur and not be prevented or detected by the
Companys controls in a timely manner.
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As a result, misappropriation of assets and misstatements in the financial statements could
occur and not be prevented or detected by the Companys controls in a timely manner. In light of
the review, management, in consultation with the Audit Committee, is reviewing the most cost
effective way to address the issues raised.
As of March 31, 2008 the material weaknesses identified above had not been remediated.
CEO and CFO Certifications The Certifications of our CEO and CFO which are attached as
Exhibits 31(1) and 31(2) to this Report include information about our disclosure controls and
procedures and internal control over financial reporting.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
The
following change in our internal control over financial reporting
occurred in the first quarter. The controller of the Company resigned
in March 2008 and has not yet been replaced. Having a controller is a
critical element in our system of internal control over financial
reporting.
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
On September 12, 2005, WEUS Holding Inc (WEUS) a subsidiary of Weatherford International Ltd
lodged a formal Request for Arbitration with the London Court of International Arbitration against
the Company in respect of unpaid invoices for work performed under the Master Service Contract
dated June 1, 2004 between the Company and WEUS for the supply of under-balanced coil tubing
drilling equipment and services during the first and second quarter of 2005. Pursuant to the
Request for Arbitration, WEUS demand for relief is $4,931,332. The Company is contesting the claim
and has filed a counterclaim.
On July 27, 2005, GBOC Ninotsminda, an indirect subsidiary of the Company, received a claim
raised by certain of the Ninotsminda villagers (listed on pages 1 to 76 of the claim) in the
Tbilisi Regional Court in respect of damage caused by the blowout of the N100 well on the
Ninotsminda Field in Georgia on September 11, 2004. An additional claim was received in December
2005 and amended in March 2006, thus bringing the relief sought pursuant to both claims to the sum
of approximately 314,000,000 GEL (approximately $214,000,000 at the exchange rate of GEL to US
dollars in effect on March 31, 2008).
The Company has been named in a legal action commenced in Alberta, Canada, with a group of
defendants by former interest holders of the Lelyaki Oil Field in the Ukraine. The defendants are
seeking damages of approximately 600,000 CDN (approx $585,000 at March 31, 2008 exchange rates).
The former owners of UK-Ran Oil Corporation disposed of their investment in the field prior to
selling the Company to CanArgo. CanArgo believes the claim against it to be meritless.
We believe that we have meritorious defences to all three claims and intend to defend them
vigorously.
Other than the foregoing, as at March 31, 2008 there were no legal proceedings pending
involving the Company, which, if adversely decided, would have a material adverse effect on our
financial position or our business. From time to time we are subject to various legal proceedings
in the ordinary course of our business.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
On January 8, 2008, we announced that we had received a deficiency letter from The American
Stock Exchange, Inc. (AMEX) advising the Company that in view of its continued non-compliance
with Section 121(A)(1) and Section 121(B)(2)a of the continued listing standards of the AMEX
Company Guide, which require that at least a majority of the directors qualify as independent
directors and that the Audit Committee be comprised of at least three independent directors, the
Company had until January 18, 2008 to submit a plan to the
Exchange of steps it has taken, or will take, in order to regain compliance with these
requirements by no later than April 4, 2008.
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On February 14, 2008, we announced that Company had been advised by the AMEX that in
connection with the Companys continued non-compliance with Section 121(A)(1) and Section
121(B)(2)a of the continued listing standards of the AMEX Company Guide, which was previously
disclosed by the Company, its listing was being continued until April 4, 2008. The Company also
announced that the Companys plan to regain compliance previously submitted to the Staff of the
AMEX was determined to reasonably demonstrate the Companys ability to regain compliance with such
continued listing standards by the end of the plan period.
On March 27, 2008, we announced the appointment of Anthony J. Perry as an Independent
Non-Executive Director of the Board of the Company with effect from April 1, 2008. He also joined
the Companys Audit Committee. This appointment means that we now satisfy the continued listing
requirements of the AMEX for a majority of independent directors on the Board and three independent
directors on the Audit Committee.
In accordance with the requirements of the AMEX, on March 18, 2008, we announced that in
respect of the Companys 2007 audited financial statements, the audit opinion issued in the
auditors independent report contained additional explanatory language to the standard audit report
in respect of the Companys ability to continue as a going concern. The independent audit report is
contained in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007,
as amended, and is available at www.sec.gov.
Item 6. Exhibits
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Management Contracts, Compensation Plans and Arrangements are identified by an asterisk (*)
Documents filed herewith are identified by a cross ().
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2(4)
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Memorandum of Agreement between Fielden Management Services Pty, Ltd., A.C.N. 005 506 123 and
Fountain Oil Incorporated dated May 16, 1995 (Incorporated herein by reference from December
31, 1997 Form 10-K/A). |
3(1)
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Registrants Certificate of Incorporation and amendments thereto (Incorporated by reference
from the Companys Proxy Statements filed May 10, 1999 and May 9, 2000 and Form 8-K filed July
24, 1998 and May 23, 2006 and March 31, 2004 Form 10-Q filed on May 17, 2004). |
3(2)
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Registrants Amended and Restated Bylaws as amended (Incorporated herein by reference to Form
8-K dated March 2, 2007). |
3(3)
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Certificate of Amendment of the Certificate of Incorporation as filed with the Office of the
Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on June 5, 2007 (Incorporated herein by reference
from Form 8-K dated June 11, 2007). |
*4(1)
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Amended and Restated 1995 Long-Term Incentive Plan (Incorporated herein by reference from
September 30, 1998 Form 10-Q). |
*4(2)
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Amended and Restated CanArgo Energy Inc. Stock Option Plan (Incorporated herein by reference
from March 31, 1998 Form 10-Q). |
*4(3)
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CanArgo Energy Corporation 2004 Long Term Incentive Plan (Incorporated herein by reference from
Form 8-K dated May 19, 2004 and Companys definitive Proxy Statement filed March 17, 2006). |
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4(4)
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Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement dated March 3, 2006 among CanArgo Energy Corporation and
the Purchasers party thereto (Incorporated herein by reference from Form 8-K dated March 8,
2006). |
4(5)
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Registration Rights Agreement dated March 3, 2006 among CanArgo Energy Corporation and the
Purchasers party thereto (Incorporated herein by reference from Form 8-K dated March 8, 2006). |
4(6)
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Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement dated June 28, 2006 among CanArgo Energy Corporation and
the Purchaser party thereto (Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K dated June 28, 2006). |
4(7)
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Registration Rights Agreement dated June 28, 2006 among CanArgo Energy Corporation and the
Purchaser party thereto (Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K dated June 28, 2006). |
4(8)
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Form of Subscription Agreement dated as of September 19, 2006 by and between CanArgo Energy
Corporation and the Purchaser named therein (Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K dated
October 12, 2006). |
4(9)
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Subscription letter agreement dated as of August 10, 2007 to offer the right to subscribe for
an aggregate of 2,500,000 shares of common stock, of the Company and an aggregate of 5,000,000
common stock purchase warrants (Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K dated August 14, 2007). |
10(1)
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Production Sharing Contract between (1) Georgia and (2) Georgian Oil and JKX Ninotsminda Ltd.
dated February 12, 1996 (Incorporated herein by reference from Form S-1 Registration Statement,
File No. 333-72295 filed on June 7, 1999). |
*10(2)
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Management Services Agreement between CanArgo Energy Corporation and Vazon Energy Limited |
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relating to the provisions of the services of Dr. David Robson dated June 29, 2000
(Incorporated herein by reference from September 30, 2000 Form 10-Q). As amended by Deed of
Variation of Management Services Agreement between CanArgo Energy Corporation and Vazon Energy
Limited dated May 2, 2003 (Incorporated herein by reference to Form 8-K dated May 13, 2003). |
10(3)
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Tenancy Agreement between CanArgo Energy Corporation and Grosvenor West End Properties dated
September 8, 2000 (Incorporated herein by reference from September 30, 2000 Form 10-Q). |
10(4)
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Production Sharing Contract between (1) Georgia and (2) Georgian Oil and CanArgo Norio Limited
dated December 12, 2000 (Incorporated herein by reference from December 31, 2000 Form 10-K). |
*10(5)
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Service Agreement between CanArgo Energy Corporation and Vincent McDonnell dated December 1,
2000 (Incorporated herein by reference from December 31, 2001 Form 10-K). |
10(6)
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Sale agreement of CanArgo Petroleum Products Limited between CanArgo Limited and Westrade
Alliance LLC dated October 14, 2002. (Incorporated herein by reference from September 30, 2002
Form 10-Q) |
10(7)
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Stock Purchase Agreement dated September 24, 2003 regarding the sale of all of the issued and
outstanding stock of Fountain Oil Boryslaw (Incorporated herein by reference from March 31,
2003 Form 10-Q) |
10(8)
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Agreement between CanArgo Samgori Limited and Georgian Oil Samgori Limited dated January 8,
2004 (Incorporated herein by reference from Form S-3 filed May 6, 2004 (Reg. No. 333-115261)). |
10(9)
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Agreement dated March 17, 2004 between CanArgo Acquisition Corporation and Stanhope Solutions
Ltd for the sale of Lateral Vector Resources Ltd. (Incorporated herein by reference from Form
8-K dated May 19, 2004). |
10(10)
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Master Service Contract dated June 1, 2004 between CanArgo Energy Corporation and WEUS Holding
Inc. (Incorporated herein by reference from Form 8-K dated June 1, 2004). |
10(11)
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Agreement between Ninotsminda Oil Company Limited and Saipem S.p.A. dated January 27, 2005
(Incorporated herein by reference from Form 8-K dated January 27, 2005). |
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10(12)
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Agreement between Ninotsminda Oil Company Limited and Primrose Financial Group dated February
4, 2005 (Incorporated herein by reference from Form 8-K dated February 4, 2005). |
10(13)
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Subordinated Subsidiary Guaranty dated March 3, 2006 by and among Ninotsminda Oil Company
Limited, CanArgo (Nazvrevi) Limited, CanArgo Norio Limited, CanArgo Limited, Tethys Petroleum
Investments Limited, Tethys Kazakhstan Limited and CanArgo Ltd for the benefit of the holders
of the Subordinated Notes (Incorporated herein by reference from Form 8-K dated March 8, 2006). |
10(14)
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Subordinated Subsidiary Guaranty dated June 28, 2006 by and among Ninotsminda Oil Company |
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Limited, CanArgo (Nazvrevi) Limited, CanArgo Norio Limited, CanArgo Limited, Tethys Petroleum
Investments Limited, Tethys Kazakhstan Limited and CanArgo Ltd for the benefit of the holder of
the 12% Subordinated Note (Incorporated herein by reference from Form 8-K dated June 28, 2006). |
10(15)
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Waiver, Consent and Amendment Agreement dated March 3, 2006 by and among CanArgo Energy
Corporation and the Purchasers party thereto (Incorporated herein by reference from Form 8-K
dated March 8, 2006). |
10(16)
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Waiver, Consent and Amendment Agreement dated June 28, 2006, by and among CanArgo Energy
Corporation and the Senior Secured Noteholders party thereto (Incorporated by reference from
September 30, 2006 Form 10-Q). |
10(17)
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Waiver, Consent and Amendment Agreement dated June 28, 2006, by and among CanArgo Energy
Corporation and the Senior Secured Noteholders party thereto (Incorporated by reference from
September 30, 2006 Form 10-Q). |
10(18)
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Conversion Agreement dated June 28, 2006, by and among CanArgo Energy Corporation, the
Subordinated Noteholders and Persistency (Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K dated June
28, 2006). |
10(19)
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Memorandum of Understanding dated as of March 2, 2006 by and between the Ministry of Energy of
Georgia and CanArgo (Nazvrevi) Limited (Incorporated herein by reference from Form 8-K dated
March 8, 2006). |
10(20)
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Form of Management Services Agreement for Elizabeth Landles, Executive Vice President and
Corporate Secretary dated February 18, 2004 (Incorporated by reference from Form 10-K dated
March 16, 2006). |
10(21)
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Service Contract between CanArgo Energy Corporation and Jeffrey Wilkins dated August 22, 2006
(Incorporated by reference from September 30, 2006 Form 10-Q). |
10(22)
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Amendment, Consent, Waiver and Release Agreement dated February 9, 2007 by and among CanArgo
Energy Corporation and the Purchasers party thereto (Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K
dated January 24, 2007). |
10(23)
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Certificate of Discharge dated February 9, 2007 between Ingalls & Snyder LLC and CanArgo
Limited (Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K dated January 24, 2007). |
10(24)
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Security Interest Agreement, dated as of February 9, 2007, among Tethys Petroleum Limited,
Ingalls & Snyder LLC and the Secured Parties, as defined herein (Incorporated by reference from
Form 8-K dated January 24, 2007). |
10(25)
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Amendment, Consent, Waiver and Release Agreement dated February 9, 2007 by and among CanArgo
Energy Corporation and the Purchasers party thereto (Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K
dated January 24, 2007). |
10(26)
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Amendment, Consent, Waiver and Release Agreement dated February 9, 2007 by and among CanArgo
Energy Corporation and Persistency (Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K dated January 24,
2007). |
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10(29)
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Consent and Conversion Agreement dated as of June 5, 2007 by and among CanArgo Energy
Corporation, CanArgo Limited and the Purchasers party thereto, including the form of the Senior
Compensatory Warrants to purchase up to 11,111,111 shares of CanArgo common stock issuable
thereunder (Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K dated June 11, 2007). |
10(30)
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Registration Rights Agreement dated as of June 5, 2007 by and among CanArgo Energy Corporation
and the Purchasers party thereto (Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K dated June 11, 2007). |
10(32)
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Registration Rights Agreement dated as of June 5, 2007 by and among CanArgo Energy Corporation
and Persistency (Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K dated June 11, 2007). |
10(33)
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Amendment, Consent, Waiver and Release Agreement dated June 5, 2007 by and among CanArgo Energy
Corporation and the Purchasers party thereto (Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K dated
June 11, 2007). |
10(35)
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Amendment, Consent, Waiver and Release Agreement dated June 5, 2007 by and among CanArgo Energy
Corporation and the Purchasers party thereto (Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K dated
June 11, 2007). |
10(36)
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Amendment, Consent, Waiver and Release Agreement dated June 5, 2007 by and among CanArgo Energy
Corporation and Persistency (Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K dated June 11, 2007). |
10(37)
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Amendment, Consent and Waiver Agreement dated June 13, 2007 by and among CanArgo Energy
Corporation and the Purchasers party thereto (Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K dated
June 18,
2007). |
10(38)
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Amendment, Consent and Waiver Agreement dated June 13, 2007 by and among CanArgo Energy
Corporation and the Purchasers party thereto (Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K dated
June 18, 2007). |
10(39)
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Amendment, Consent and Waiver Agreement dated June 13, 2007 by and among CanArgo Energy
Corporation and Persistency (Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K dated June 18, 2007). |
10(40)
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Agency Agreement dated June 18, 2007 (Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K dated June 27,
2007). |
*10(41)
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Management Services Agreement between CanArgo Energy Corporation and Vazon Energy Limited
relating to the provisions of the services of Dr. David Robson dated June 27, 2007
(Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K dated July 3, 2007). |
*10(42)
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Amendment No. 1 to the Statement of Terms and Conditions of Employment between Vazon Energy
Limited and Elizabeth Landles (Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K dated July 3, 2007). |
10(43)
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Letter Agreement With Agents (Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K dated July 11, 2007). |
10(44)
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Placement Agreement dated July 22, 2007 by and between CanArgo Limited and Jennings Capital Inc
(Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K dated July 27, 2007). |
10(45)
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Amendment, Consent and Waiver Agreement dated as of August 9, 2007 by and among CanArgo Energy
Corporation, Ingalls & Snyder LLC, and the Purchasers party thereto, including the form of the
Senior Note Compensatory Warrants to purchase up to 17,916,667 shares of CanArgo common stock
issuable thereunder (Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K dated August 14, 2007). |
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10(46)
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Amendment, Consent and Waiver Agreement dated as of August 13, 2007 by and among CanArgo Energy
Corporation, Ingalls & Snyder LLC and the Purchasers party thereto, including the form of the
Subordinated Note Compensatory Warrants to purchase certain shares of CanArgo common stock
issuable thereunder (Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K dated August 14, 2007). |
10(47)
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Transfer Agency and Service Agreement dated December 18, 2007 by and among CanArgo Energy
Corporation, Computershare Trust Company, N.A. and Computershare, Inc (Incorporated by
reference from Form 8-K dated December 28, 2007). |
*10(48)
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Appointment letter between CanArgo Energy Corporation and Anthony J. Perry, dated March 26,
2008 (Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K dated March 28, 2008). |
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Section 1350 Certifications. |
31(1)
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Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer of CanArgo Energy Corporation. |
31(2)
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Rule 13a-14(c)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer of CanArgo Energy Corporation. |
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