e10vq
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD
ENDED JUNE 30, 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
FROM ______ TO ______ |
Commission
File Number 0001-32145
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
Incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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CanArgo Energy Corporation
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. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o |
Accelerated filer þ |
Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
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 August 1, 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 |
2
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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 meters |
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.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbour
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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June 30, |
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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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ASSETS |
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Current Assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
3,148,305 |
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$ |
6,869,381 |
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Accounts receivable |
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351,912 |
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379,268 |
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Crude oil inventory |
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408,515 |
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373,770 |
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Prepayments |
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414,730 |
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311,537 |
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Assets to be disposed |
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80,134 |
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71,294 |
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Other current assets |
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164,648 |
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167,404 |
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Total current assets |
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$ |
4,568,244 |
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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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259,774 |
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74,804 |
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Capital assets, net (including
unevaluated amounts of $13,814,437
and $9,444,742, respectively) |
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53,904,667 |
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51,304,619 |
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Total Assets |
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$ |
58,732,685 |
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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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$ |
1,485,589 |
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$ |
481,665 |
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Accrued liabilities |
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5,822,957 |
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6,639,887 |
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Liabilities to be disposed |
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379,397 |
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336,446 |
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Total current liabilities |
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$ |
7,687,943 |
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$ |
7,457,998 |
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Long term debt |
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12,533,666 |
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11,697,231 |
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Other non current liabilities |
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1,652 |
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37,778 |
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Provision for future site restoration |
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242,256 |
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230,720 |
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Total Liabilities |
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$ |
20,465,517 |
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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 $0.10;
authorized 500,000,000 shares
at June 30, 2008 and at December
31, 2007; shares issued, issuable
and outstanding 242,120,974 at
June 30, 2008 and at December 31,
2007 |
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24,212,096 |
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24,212,096 |
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Capital in excess of par value |
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245,630,928 |
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245,316,295 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(233,695,386 |
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(231,519,571 |
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Total stockholders equity |
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$ |
36,147,638 |
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$ |
38,008,820 |
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Total Liabilities, Temporary Equity
and Stockholders Equity |
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$ |
58,732,685 |
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$ |
59,552,077 |
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See accompanying notes of the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.
4
CANARGO ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations Unaudited
Consolidated Statement of Operations
Expressed in United States dollars
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Unaudited |
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Unaudited |
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Three Months Ended |
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Six Months Ended |
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June 30, |
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June 30, |
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June 30, |
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June 30, |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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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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$ |
2,640,234 |
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$ |
2,915,000 |
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$ |
5,230,996 |
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$ |
3,361,847 |
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2,640,234 |
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2,915,000 |
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5,230,996 |
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3,361,847 |
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Operating Expenses: |
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Field operating expenses |
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433,149 |
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443,873 |
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798,085 |
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674,424 |
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Direct project costs |
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268,302 |
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166,188 |
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518,275 |
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342,834 |
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Selling, general and administrative |
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1,255,357 |
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1,697,483 |
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2,711,952 |
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3,426,285 |
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Depreciation, depletion and amortization |
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686,583 |
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1,111,364 |
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1,433,842 |
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1,377,075 |
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2,643,391 |
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3,418,908 |
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5,462,154 |
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5,820,618 |
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Operating Loss from Continuing Operations |
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(3,157 |
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(503,908 |
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(231,158 |
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(2,458,771 |
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Other Income (Expense): |
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Interest income |
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9,161 |
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76,930 |
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37,975 |
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186,817 |
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Interest and amortization of debt discount and expense |
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(844,703 |
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(1,934,771 |
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(1,704,187 |
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(4,162,765 |
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Loss/Cost on debt extinguishment |
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(6,534,666 |
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(6,534,666 |
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Foreign exchange losses |
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(100,623 |
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(11,392 |
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(190,627 |
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(31,309 |
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Other |
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(20,741 |
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262,386 |
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(57,153 |
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263,871 |
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Total Other Expense |
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(956,906 |
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(8,141,513 |
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(1,913,992 |
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(10,278,052 |
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Loss from Continuing Operations Before Taxes |
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(960,063 |
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(8,645,421 |
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(2,145,150 |
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(12,736,823 |
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Income taxes |
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Loss from Continuing Operations |
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(960,063 |
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(8,645,421 |
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(2,145,150 |
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(12,736,823 |
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Net Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, net of taxes and
minority interest |
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(10,871 |
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13,754,777 |
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(30,665 |
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11,549,558 |
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Net Income (Loss) |
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$ |
(970,934 |
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$ |
5,109,356 |
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$ |
(2,175,815 |
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$ |
(1,187,265 |
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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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238,503,148 |
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242,120,974 |
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238,303,156 |
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Diluted |
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242,120,974 |
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240,703,127 |
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242,120,974 |
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238,303,156 |
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Basic Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share |
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from continuing operations |
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$ |
(0.00 |
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$ |
(0.04 |
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$ |
(0.01 |
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$ |
(0.05 |
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from discontinued operations |
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$ |
(0.00 |
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$ |
0.06 |
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$ |
(0.00 |
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$ |
0.05 |
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Basic Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share |
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$ |
(0.00 |
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$ |
0.02 |
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$ |
(0.01 |
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$ |
(0.00 |
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Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share |
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from continuing operations |
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$ |
(0.00 |
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$ |
(0.04 |
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$ |
(0.01 |
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$ |
(0.05 |
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from discontinued operations |
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$ |
(0.00 |
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$ |
0.06 |
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$ |
(0.00 |
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$ |
0.05 |
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Diluted Net (Income) Loss Per Common Share |
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$ |
(0.00 |
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$ |
0.02 |
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$ |
(0.01 |
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$ |
(0.00 |
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See accompanying notes of the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.
5
CANARGO ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows Unaudited
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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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(2,175,815 |
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(1,187,265 |
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Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes and
minority interest |
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(30,665 |
) |
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11,549,558 |
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Loss from continuing operations |
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(2,145,150 |
) |
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( 12,736,823 |
) |
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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314,633 |
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440,823 |
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Non-cash interest expense and amortization of debt discount |
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838,708 |
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3,268,301 |
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Non-cash debt extinguishment expense |
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6,534,686 |
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Depreciation, depletion and amortization |
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1,433,842 |
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1,377,075 |
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Gain on disposition of subsidiary
Trading gain on securities |
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Trading gain on securities |
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(233,902 |
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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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27,356 |
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421,510 |
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Inventory |
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(34,745 |
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116,196 |
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Prepayments |
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(403,131 |
) |
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(70,308 |
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Other current assets |
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2,756 |
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(3,229 |
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Accounts payable |
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(25,020 |
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(281,103 |
) |
Deferred revenue |
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(484,515 |
) |
Accrued liabilities |
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(816,930 |
) |
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(398,757 |
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Net cash used by continuing operating activities |
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(807,681 |
) |
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(1,750,269 |
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Investing activities: |
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Capital expenditures |
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(3,065,852 |
) |
|
|
(8,209,878 |
) |
Change in oil and gas supplier prepayments |
|
|
149,011 |
|
|
|
1,604,759 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
|
(2,916,841 |
) |
|
|
(6,605,119 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from sale of common stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
950,600 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by financing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
950,600 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Discontinued activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash generated (used) by operating activities |
|
|
3,446 |
|
|
|
4,373 |
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,781,153 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash flows from assets and liabilities held for sale and to be disposed |
|
|
3,446 |
|
|
|
(1,776,780 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
(3,721,076 |
) |
|
|
(9,181,568 |
) |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
|
|
6,869,381 |
|
|
|
16,452,550 |
|
Amounts reclassified to discontinued operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,763,261 |
) |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period as stated |
|
|
6,869,381 |
|
|
|
14,689,289 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
|
$ |
3,148,305 |
|
|
$ |
7,270,982 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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 and extinguishment of debt,
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.
Going Concern
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.
|
|
|
We incurred net losses from continuing operations to common stockholders of
approximately $2,145,000 for the period ended June 30, 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 $2,587,000 for the period ended June 30, 2008 and $61,936,000,
$48,213,000 and $7,175,000 for the years ended December 31,
2007, 2006 and 2005,
respectively. |
|
|
|
|
At June 30, 2008 we had negative working capital of $3,120,000. |
|
|
|
|
In the six month period ended June 30, 2008 and years ended December 31, 2007 and
2006 our revenues from operations did not cover the costs of our operations. |
|
|
|
|
At June 30, 2008 we had cash and cash equivalents available for general corporate use
or for use in operations of approximately $3,148,000. |
|
|
|
|
We have planned a capital expenditure budget for the near future of approximately
$12,000,000. |
|
|
|
|
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. |
|
|
|
|
The covenants contained in the Note Purchase Agreements to which we are a party
restrict us from incurring additional debt obligations in excess of $2.5 million unless
we receive consent from Noteholders holding at least 51% in aggregate outstanding
principal amount of the 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.
Managements Plan
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 June 30, 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
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. On July 18, 2008 stockholders approved an increase in the authorized
shares of Company common stock from 500,000 to one billion shares (see Part II Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders herein), which was made effective by
filing an amendment to our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation on July 21,
2008. On July 24, 2008 we announced that a group of eight separate foreign private investors
have severally entered into substantially identical firm commitment
underwriting agreements with the Company to purchase up to $24.2
million in unsubscribed for shares in the Companys planned Rights Offering. The Rights
Offering, if successful, would provide the capital needed to meet at least near term planned
capital expenditures. See Part I Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations herein.
We currently have sufficient cash on hand to support our current operations through to
at least the end of 2008. In order to fund our planned capital expenditure program and to
continue our operations after 2008, we need to raise substantial funds. Accordingly, we are
pursuing raising additional funds through the Rights Offering to stockholders. We are also
actively pursuing the farming out of a number of our exploration projects.
We
will use a portion of the proceeds from the Rights Offering for a
short term production enhancement recovery program at the Ninotsminda
Field in order to generate additional near term cash flows. We
believe that an improved near term cash flow and also 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, continue our development plans for the Ninotsminda
Field, properly develop the Manavi Field, continue appraising
Norio discoveries, and further develop our business in the region.
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,
8
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.
Accounts receivable at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 consisted of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
|
2007 |
|
Current Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade receivables |
|
$ |
8,022 |
|
|
$ |
208,732 |
|
Insurance receivable |
|
|
135,025 |
|
|
|
|
|
Other receivables |
|
|
208,865 |
|
|
|
170,536 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
351,912 |
|
|
$ |
379,268 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
There was no bad debt expense for either of the six month periods ended June 30, 2008
and 2007.
The
trade receivable of $8,022 as at June 30, 2008 relates to a partial amount
outstanding in respect of an oil sale during 2008. 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 $135,025 at June 30, 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 $208,865 at June 30, 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. We
expect this transaction to close in the third quarter of 2008 when we have
received all the necessary approvals from the Georgian state owned
oil company. 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 June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Drilling Contractors |
|
$ |
12,286 |
|
|
$ |
161,297 |
|
Financing Fees |
|
|
46,721 |
|
|
|
46,721 |
|
Insurance |
|
|
221,608 |
|
|
|
11,522 |
|
Other |
|
|
134,115 |
|
|
|
91,997 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
414,730 |
|
|
$ |
311,537 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9
Prepaid financing fees at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
|
2007 |
|
Unamortized
loan fees(1) |
|
$ |
47,941 |
|
|
$ |
74,804 |
|
Deferred
Rights Offering
costs(2) |
|
$ |
211,833 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
259,774 |
|
|
$ |
74,804 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Prepaid financing fees as at June 30, 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 an investor due June 28, 2010. The fees in respect of the Notes are to be amortized as interest expense over the term
of the loans. |
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 an investor due June 28, 2010. The fees
in respect of the Notes are to be amortized as interest expense over the term of the loans.
(2) |
|
Deferred
Rights Offering costs are professional fees incurred through June
2008 with respect to our proposed $0.10 per share Rights
Offering. If the Offering is successful these costs will offset the
equity received in the Offering. If unsuccessful, these costs will be
expensed. |
Capital assets, net of accumulated depreciation and impairment, include the following
at June 30, 2008:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
Net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation |
|
|
Capital |
|
|
|
Cost |
|
|
And Impairment |
|
|
Assets |
|
Oil and Gas Properties |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proved properties |
|
$ |
145,783,759 |
|
|
$ |
(112,774,738 |
) |
|
$ |
33,009,021 |
|
Unproved properties |
|
|
13,814,437 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,814,437 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
159,598,196 |
|
|
|
(112,774,738 |
) |
|
|
46,823,458 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property and Equipment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oil and gas related
equipment |
|
|
10,800,992 |
|
|
|
(3,955,955 |
) |
|
|
6,845,037 |
|
Office furniture,
fixtures and
equipment and other |
|
|
1,127,555 |
|
|
|
( 891,383 |
) |
|
|
236,172 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,928,547 |
|
|
|
(4,847,338 |
) |
|
|
7,081,209 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
171,526,743 |
|
|
$ |
(117,622,076 |
) |
|
$ |
53,904,667 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10
Capital assets, net of accumulated depreciation and impairment, include the following at
December 31, 2007:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
Net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation |
|
|
Capital |
|
|
|
Cost |
|
|
And Impairment |
|
|
Assets |
|
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 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oil and Gas Properties
Unproved property additions relate to our exploration activity in the period.
Property and Equipment
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 June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 consisted of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
|
2007 |
|
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 |
|
|
(2,716,334 |
) |
|
|
(3,552,769 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long term debt |
|
$ |
12,533,666 |
|
|
$ |
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
11
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:
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 (the
12% Subordinated Note Warrants). The 12% Subordinated Note Warrants expired unexercised on
June 28, 2008.
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
12
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.
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.
8 Accrued Liabilities
Accrued liabilities consisted of the following at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
December 31, |
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
2007 |
|
|
|
Drilling contractors |
|
$ |
4,931,332 |
|
|
$ |
4,931,332 |
|
Non-cash Loan Interest |
|
|
70,550 |
|
|
|
76,550 |
|
Tethys Spin-Out costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
395,611 |
|
Professional fees |
|
|
433,899 |
|
|
|
929,628 |
|
Other |
|
|
387,176 |
|
|
|
306,766 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
5,822,957 |
|
|
$ |
6,639,887 |
|
|
|
|
Included in the amounts due to drilling contractors at June 30, 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 June 30, 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.
9 Stockholders Equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
314,633 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
314,633 |
|
Net Loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,175,815 |
) |
|
|
(2,175,815 |
) |
|
|
|
Total, June 30, 2008 |
|
|
242,120,974 |
|
|
$ |
24,212,096 |
|
|
$ |
245,630,928 |
|
|
$ |
0 |
|
|
$ |
(233,695,386 |
) |
|
$ |
36,147,638 |
|
|
|
|
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 |
% |
10 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
45,198,881 for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 95,635,215 for the six months ended
June 30, 2007.
11 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 June 30, 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 $222,000,000 at the exchange rate of GEL to US dollars in effect
on June 30, 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 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 $4,931,332.55. 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 filed a counterclaim. We believe that we have meritorious defences to this claim and
intend to defend it
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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 fess 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 June 30, 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. We believe the claim against us to be meritless. We are 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.
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 registration of the Rights Offering under the Securities Act and complying
with all other applicable securities laws and stock exchange rules and regulations. On
July 24, 2008 we announced that a group of eight separate foreign private investors
(collectively, the Standby Underwriters) have severally entered into substantially
identical firm commitment underwriting agreements with the Company to purchase up to an
aggregate of $24.2 million in unsubscribed for shares in the Companys planned Rights
Offering. Under the terms of each substantially identical standby underwriting agreement
(collectively, the Standby Underwriting Agreements), between the Company and each of the
Standby Underwriters, the Standby Underwriters are entitled to receive a commission equal
to 7% of the aggregate Subscription Price in respect of the 242,000,000 shares, with the
commission being payable in cash or shares of common stock at the Subscription Price at the
option of each Standby Underwriter; provided, however, if the Standby Underwriter is an
existing stockholder it will only receive a commission for the part of the underwritten
amount that exceeds the pro rata amount of shares that it would receive pursuant to an
exercise of its Rights. The Standby Underwriters are entitled to receive their commission
whether or not the Company successfully concludes the Rights Offering no later than
December 31, 2008.
One of the participating Standby Underwriters is Provincial Securities Limited. Mr. Russ
Hammond, a non-employee director of the Company, is also an Investment Advisor to
Provincial Securities Limited who became a minority shareholder in the Norio and North
Kumisi (Block XIc) Production Sharing Agreement through a farm-in agreement to the Norio
MK72 well. On September 4, 2003 the Company concluded a deal to purchase Provincial
Securities Limiteds minority interest in CanArgo Norio Ltd. by a share swap for shares in
the Company. The purchase was achieved by issuing 6 million restricted shares of Common
Stock in the Company to the minority interest holders in CanArgo Norio Ltd. Of the
interests in CanArgo Norio Ltd., Provincial Securities Limited owned 4% and received
2,234,719 shares of the Companys Common Stock. Provincial Securities Limited also had an
interest in Tethys Petroleum Limited (formerly named Tethys Petroleum Investments Limited)
(Tethys), a Guernsey company, established to develop potential projects in Kazakhstan, in
which the Company had a minority interest until June 2005 when the Company acquired the
remaining 55% interest in Tethys which it did not own. Pursuant to this transaction,
Provincial Securities Limited received 5,500,000 shares of the Companys Common Stock in
exchange for its interest in Tethys. Mr. Hammond did not receive any compensation in
connection with these transactions and disclaims any beneficial ownership of Provincial
Securities Limited or of any shares of the Companys Common Stock owned by Provincial
Securities Limited. In August 2007, the Company disposed of its interest in Tethys.
12 Discontinued Operations
Tethys Petroleum Limited
As
at June 30, 2007, Tethys, a former indirect Company subsidiary, 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 six month periods ended:
16
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
Loss Before Income Taxes and Minority Interest |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
(3,999,646 |
) |
Unrealised gain on securities held for sale |
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,566,878 |
|
Income Taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
11,567,232 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The results of discontinued operations in respect of Tethys consisted of the following for
the three month periods ended:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
Income Before Income Taxes and Minority Interest |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
(1,797,036 |
) |
Unrealised gain on securities held for sale |
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,566,878 |
|
Income Taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income from Discontinued Operation |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
13,769,842 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Samgori PSC
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 six month periods ended:
17
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
Operating Revenues |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
and Minority Interest |
|
|
(30,665 |
) |
|
|
(17,674 |
) |
Income Taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minority Interest in Income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income (Loss) from Discontinued
Operation |
|
|
(30,665 |
) |
|
$ |
(17,674 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The results of discontinued operations in respect of CSL consisted of the following for the
three month periods ended:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
Operating Revenues |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
and Minority Interest |
|
|
(10,871 |
) |
|
|
(15,065 |
) |
Income Taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minority Interest in Income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income (Loss) from Discontinued
Operation |
|
|
(10,871 |
) |
|
$ |
(15,065 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross consolidated assets and liabilities in respect of CSL that are included in
assets to be disposed consisted of the following at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
|
2007 |
|
Assets to be disposed: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable (net) |
|
$ |
80,134 |
|
|
$ |
71,294 |
|
Other current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
80,134 |
|
|
$ |
71,294 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities to be disposed: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable |
|
$ |
367,597 |
|
|
$ |
327,046 |
|
Provision for future site restoration |
|
|
11,800 |
|
|
|
9,400 |
|
|
|
$ |
379,397 |
|
|
$ |
336,446 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13 Segment and Geographical Data
During the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2008 Georgia represented the only
geographical segment and CanArgos continuing operations operated through one segment, oil
and gas exploration.
14 Subsequent Events
On July 21, 2008 we announced the results of the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held
on July 18, 2008 in New York, New York at which stockholders duly re-elected the incumbent
Board of Directors comprised of Messrs. Vincent McDonnell, Jeffrey Wilkins, Russ Hammond,
Michael Ayre and Anthony Perry; approved an increase in the authorized shares of common
stock from 500,000,000 to 1,000,000,000 and disapproved an increase in the number of shares
of common stock that can be awarded under the Companys 2004 Plan. See Part II- Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders herein.
Effective
July 21, 2008, the Company amended Article Four of the
Companys Amended and Restated Certificate
of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock, par value
$.10 per share, from 500,000,000 shares to 1,000,000,000. The amendment had been duly
approved at the Companys Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on July 18, 2008 by the votes
of the holders of at least a majority of all the issued and outstanding shares of stock of
the Company. The stated capital of the Company was not reduced under or by reason of the
said amendment.
On July 24, 2008 we announced that the group of eight separate foreign private
investors who had previously signed non-binding letters of intent with the Company had now
severally entered into substantially identical firm commitment underwriting agreements with
the Company to purchase up to $24.2 million in unsubscribed for shares in the Companys
planned Rights Offering first announced on April 23, 2008. Each investor has severally and
not jointly undertaken, pro rata to its share of the aggregate $24.2 million underwriting
amount, to purchase, at the same subscription price as common stockholders, shares of
CanArgo common stock not otherwise purchased by stockholders in the Rights Offering.
Further details regarding these underwriting agreements were disclosed in a Current Report
on
Form 8-K filed on July 24, 2008 with the SEC. See
footnote 11 above.
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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 fiscal 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.
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 AMEX of steps it has taken, or would
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 also joined
the Companys Audit Committee. This appointment meant that we satisfied 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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that the 1,800,000 share options granted to Dr. Robson pursuant to the Companys Long Term Stock
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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
would be entitled to notice of, and to vote at, such meeting or any adjournments or postponements
thereof.
On April 13, 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 were
subject to approval by stockholders at the Companys Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The approval
of the amendment of the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation was a condition to the
Rights Offering since the Company did not have sufficient authorized shares of common stock to
permit the Rights Offering to proceed as planned and would 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 only required the approval of the holders of a majority of the shares of common stock
present in person or by proxy at the Meeting. The results of the Meeting are noted below.
On June 3, 2008, we announced that as a result of delays encountered in the review of the
Companys proxy materials by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission we had re-scheduled the
Annual Meeting of Stockholders from June 26, 2008 to July 18, 2008 in order to provide the Company
with sufficient time to solicit proxies. The Meeting would be held at 10.30 a.m. Eastern Time at
The American Stock Exchange, 86 Trinity Place, New York, NY. Only stockholders of record at the
close of business on June 9, 2008 would be entitled to notice of, and to vote at, such meeting or
any adjournments or postponements thereof.
On June 16, 2008 we announced that a group of eight separate foreign private investors had
signed non-binding letters of intent with the Company detailing the principal terms of a proposed
standby underwriting agreement that upon execution was expected to provide an aggregate firm
commitment to purchase up to $24.2 million in unsubscribed for shares in the Companys planned
Rights Offering first announced on April 23, 2008, thus ensuring a successful offering.
On June 26, 2008 we publicly updated well testing operations at the Manavi 12 well in Georgia
which was drilled to appraise a new oil discovery in the Kura Basin. Testing operations focused on
a selected reservoir interval in the Upper Cretaceous carbonates which was acid fracture stimulated
earlier in the year after the recovery of oil and gas to surface from previous testing. The results
of the current test have identified a possible oil-water contact in the M12 well which indicates a
potentially significant hydrocarbon column in the Manavi structure.
On July 21, 2008 we announced the results of the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on July
18, 2008 in New York, New York at which stockholders duly re-elected the incumbent Board of
Directors comprised of Messrs. Vincent McDonnell, Jeffrey Wilkins, Russ Hammond, Michael Ayre and
Anthony Perry; approved an increase in the authorized shares of common stock from 500,000,000 to
1,000,000,000 and disapproved an increase in the
number of shares of common stock that can be awarded under the Companys 2004 Long Term Stock
Incentive Plan. See Part II- Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
herein.
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Effective
July 21, 2008, the Company amended Article Four of the
Companys Amended and Restated Certificate of
Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock, par value $.10 per
share, from 500,000,000 shares to 1,000,000,000. The amendment had been duly approved at the
Companys Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on July 18, 2008 by the votes of the holders of at
least a majority of all the issued and outstanding shares of stock of the Company. The stated
capital of the Company was not reduced under or by reason of the said amendment.
On July 24, 2008 we announced that the group of eight separate foreign private investors who
had previously signed non-binding letters of intent with the Company had now severally entered into
substantially identical firm commitment underwriting agreements with the Company to purchase up to
$24.2 million in unsubscribed for shares in the Companys planned Rights Offering first announced
on April 23, 2008. Each investor has severally and not jointly undertaken, pro rata to its share of
the aggregate $24.2 million underwriting amount, to purchase, at the same subscription price as
common stockholders, shares of CanArgo common stock not otherwise purchased by stockholders in the
Rights Offering. Further details regarding these underwriting agreements were disclosed in a
Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 24, 2008 with the SEC.
On August 10, 2008 we issued a statement
that operations in Georgia are continuing unaffected by the ongoing hostilities between Georgia and Russia over control of the
separatist region of South Ossetia in the central Caucasus. Oil production operations, at the present time, continue as normal
at the Company's Ninotsminda Field which is located 35 kilometers to
the east of the capital city Tbilisi and over 100 kilometers
from South Ossetia. As a precautionary measure, the Company has increased security and the number of personnel on duty at its production sites.
The Company is closely monitoring the situation and the efforts of the United States, Nato, the United Nations and the European Union to
bring an end to hostilities.
Georgia
Our
share of the 76,455 barrels (420 barrels per day (bopd)) of gross oil production from the
Ninotsminda Field in Georgia for the six month period ended June 30, 2008 was 49,696 barrels (273
bopd). For the six month period ended June 30, 2007 our share of the 85,634 (473 bopd) of gross oil
production from the Ninotsminda Field was 55,662 barrels (308 bopd).
During the second quarter of 2008, we continued to progress our exploration, appraisal and
development plans in our core area of operation in Georgia.
A production enhancement program at the Ninotsminda Field aimed at increasing the level of
production on the basis of a number of low to medium risk operations is expected to commence later
in the year subject to financing being available from the planned Rights Offering. Such strategy
is expected to 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 utilizing new
technology to access isolated reserves in shallower reservoirs overlying the main field area.
The Georgian gas market has been difficult characterized by poor payment records and access to
customers. Over the past year the government of Georgia has tried to improve the situation,
initially by expanding the domestic gas infrastructure and more recently through market
deregulation and privatization. By later this year, the whole of the domestic grid is expected to
be in private ownership, and we believe that this will lead to a significant improvement in market
conditions. Already we are seeing the first signs of this improvement; in May and June our wholly
owned subsidiary company, Ninotsminda Oil Company Limited (NOC), sold small quantities of gas to
ITERA Georgia (a non-State gas distribution company) for delivery to a natural gas filling station
and has received payment on the basis of $7.30 Mcf ($258 MCM). It is not expected that all gas will be sold at this same high price, but
we should be in a better position to obtain a higher average net price than previously and receive
payment.
Following the acid fracture stimulation of the Manavi 12 (M12) well in late January 2008,
the well was flow tested for two time periods a clean-up period and a main flow test. The well
flowed at an initial high rate of up to 3,900 barrels of fluids per day (bfpd) on a
10/64ths (4mm) choke. On clean-up, the well was shut-in while a production string was
installed in the well and testing resumed in mid-April. The main flow test was carried out over an
extended test period of 12 days on a 15/64ths (6mm) choke size, during which time
production appeared to stabilize at approximately 800 bfpd with the flowing well head pressure
levelling off at 580 psi (39.5 atmospheres) prior to the well being shut-in for a pressure build-up
survey. The well produced with a high water fraction and a maximum oil cut of approximately 7%; in
addition, the well flowed gas at a maximum metered rate of 2.12 MMcf (60 MCM) per day.
In order to obtain information concerning fluid entry points to the well and the source of the
excess water, the well was logged using a capacitance water holdup Production Logging Tool (PLT).
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interpreted by an independent petroleum engineering company in Texas,
USA. This data indicates that the majority of the fluid is entering the wellbore from the lower
part of the test interval (located between 15,354 feet and 15,581 feet (4,680 meters and 4,749
meters) Measured Depth (MD) within the uniform Upper Cretaceous carbonate section) with the zone
below the temporary plug set in the well possibly stimulated. The production log shows the first
entry of oil to the wellbore at 15,463 feet (4,713 meters) MD with the oil inflow increasing
upwards towards the top of the test interval which is still some 443 feet (135 meters) below the
top of the carbonate section penetrated by the well. On the basis of the PLT data, a potential
oil-water contact is interpreted to exist at a depth of about 15,463 feet (4,713 meters) MD,
however the contact may be deeper, but could be masked due to a strong flow of water from below
travelling up behind the uncemented liner. This indicates that there may be a potential oil column
at the M12 location in the order of 551 feet (168 meters). As M12 is located down dip on the
structure compared to the M11z well, we believe that there may be potential for an increased oil
column at M11z in the order of 1,076 feet (328 meters) with this well still being down dip of the
crest of the structure.
A pressure build-up survey was recorded with downhole reservoir pressure gauges installed. On
extraction of these gauges, the pressure was bled down and the resulting slow pressure build-up has
delayed any attempts to return the well to flow. This pressure response may be due to limited
connectivity with the formation and any natural fracture network which may exist in these rocks
such as that observed in outcrop in the South Caucasus area. With the PLT data indicating possible
flow from below the base of the test interval, it is possible that the pumped acid was not
contained within the test interval. The loss of acid to a larger wellbore area would have had a
negative impact on the overall depth of the stimulation and the propagation of fractures away from
the well and therefore reduced the chances of establishing better communication between the
wellbore and the formation.
Our operating company, CanArgo Georgia, and Schlumberger DCS group are working on a post frac
evaluation which will incorporate the results of the acid fracturing, together with the flow, PLT,
and pressure data collected over the past three months. This analysis will be used to investigate
the effectiveness of the acid frac and the potential to shut off water within the currently
contributing zones as well as options to recomplete the well higher in the Cretaceous carbonate
interval and complete the testing operation. We believe that there may be a potential oil column
of 551 feet (168 meters) at the M12 well, 435 feet (135 meters) of which is currently isolated by
the 7 inch liner and remains to be tested. On completion of the technical study and availability
of capital, we plan to resume testing.
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; at this time, our negotiations
are continuing with one interested party.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of June 30, 2008 we had negative working capital of $3,120,000 compared to working capital
of $715,000 as of December 31, 2007.
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, in addition to our planned
Rights Offering 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
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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 $2,587,000 for the period ended June 30, 2008 and $61,936,000,
$48,213,000 and $7,175,000 for the years ended December 31,
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At June 30, 2008 we had cash and cash equivalents available for general corporate use
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We have a planned capital expenditure budget for the near future of approximately
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Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon raising capital through
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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 in excess of $2.5 million unless
we receive consent from Noteholders holding at least 51% in aggregate outstanding
principal amount of the of the Notes covered by such Agreements (see the discussion
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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.
Managements Plan
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 Rights
Offering to common stockholders of 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 June 30, 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
registration of the Rights Offering under the Securities Act and complying with all other applicable securities laws and stock exchange rules and
regulations. On July 24, 2008, we announced that a group of eight separate foreign private
investors have severally entered into substantially identical firm commitment underwriting
agreements with the Company to purchase up to $24.2 million in unsubscribed for shares in the
Companys planned Rights Offering. Further details regarding the terms of the underwriting
agreements are set forth in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 24, 2008. The
Rights Offering should provide the capital needed to meet at least near term planned capital
expenditures.
We
will use a portion of the proceeds from the Rights Offering for a
short term production enhancement recovery program at the Ninotsminda
Field in order to generate additional near term cash flows. We
believe that an improved near term cash flow and also 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, continue our development plans for the Ninotsminda
Field, properly develop the Manavi Field, continue appraising
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 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 the 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 explore and
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, permitted 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 exploration and 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 exploring and developing oil and gas properties and ventures will be able to
arrange the financing necessary to develop the projects being undertaken or to support our
corporate and other activities. 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 our best interest,
or the best interest of 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 the Company. 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.
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Balance Sheet Changes
Cash and cash equivalents decreased $3,721,000 to $3,148,000 at June 30, 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 the Ninotsminda Field, our appraisal activities at the Manavi oil
discovery in Georgia and net cash used by operating activities.
Accounts receivable decreased to $352,000 at June 30, 2008 from $379,000 at December 31,
2007 primarily due to proceeds due to settlement of a trade receivable from an oil sale received
in full in January 2008 partially offset 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.
Crude oil inventory increased to $409,000 at June 30, 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 $415,000 at June 30, 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 and increased prepaid rent offset partially by a reduction in prepaid
suppliers in connection with our appraisal activities at the Manavi oil discovery.
Prepaid financing fees increased to $260,000 at June 30, 2008 from $75,000 at December 31,
2007 as a result of legal and professional 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 $53,905,000 at June 30, 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 $1,486,000 at June 30, 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 $5,823,000 at June 30, 2008 from $6,640,000 as at December
31, 2007 primarily due to a decrease in professional fees 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 $12,534,000 at June 30, 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 $2,000 at June 30, 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 aggregate principal amount of the 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
Six Month Period Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Six Month Period Ended June 30, 2007
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We recorded operating revenue from continuing operations of $5,231,000 during the six month
period ended June 30, 2008 compared with $3,362,000 for the six month period ended June 30, 2007.
The increase is attributable to higher average net sales prices achieved from the Ninotsminda Field
for the six month period ended June 30, 2008 compared to the six month period ended June 30, 2007
partially offset by lower sales volumes achieved from the Ninotsminda Field. In the six month
period ended June 30, 2008 compared to the six month period
ended June 30, 2007, Ninotsminda Oil
Company Limited (NOC) sold 50,365 barrels of oil for the six month period ended June 30, 2008
compared to 55,603 barrels of oil for NOC for the six month period ended June 30, 2007.
For the six month period ended June 30, 2008, NOCs net share of the 76,455 barrels (420 bpd)
of gross oil production for sale from the Ninotsminda Field in the period amounted to 49,696
barrels (273 bpd). In the period, 669 barrels of oil was sold from storage. For the six month
period ended June 30, 2007, NOCs net share of the 85,634 barrels (473 bpd) of gross oil production
was 55,662 barrels (308 bpd).
NOCs entire share of production was sold under international contracts or added to storage.
Net sale prices for Ninotsminda oil sold in the six month period ended June 30, 2008 averaged
$101.48 per barrel as compared with an average of $58.79 per barrel in the six month period ended
June 30, 2007. NOCs net share of the 292,271 thousand cubic feet (mcf) of gas delivered was
189,976 mcf at an average net sale price of $1.34 per mcf of gas for the six month period ended
June 30, 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 six months ended June 30, 2008 were
$119,905. For the six month period ended June 30, 2007, NOCs net share of the 313,330 mcf of gas
delivered was 203,665 mcf at an average net sale price of $0.70 per mcf of gas.
The operating loss from continuing operations for the six month period ended June 30, 2008
amounted to $231,000 compared with an operating loss of $2,459,000 for the six month period ended
June 30, 2007. The decrease in operating loss is attributable to increased operating revenues and
reduced selling, general and administration costs partially offset by increased field operating
expenses, direct project costs, and depreciation, depletion and amortization.
Field operating expenses increased to $798,000 for the six month period ended June 30, 2008 as
compared to $674,000 for the six month period ended June 30, 2007. The increase is primarily as a
result of higher operating costs in Georgia during the six months period ended June 30, 2008
compared to the six months period ended June 30, 2007.
Direct project costs increased to $518,000 for the six month period ended June 30, 2008, from
$343,000 for the six month period ended June 30, 2007 primarily due to increased costs directly
associated with non operating activity at the Ninotsminda Field.
Selling, general and administrative costs decreased to $2,712,000 for the six month period
ended June 30, 2008 from $3,427,000 for the six month period ended June 30, 2007. The decrease is
mainly attributable to reduced professional fees and non-cash stock compensation expense during the
six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to the corresponding period in 2007.
The increase in depreciation, depletion and amortization expense to $1,434,000 for the six
month period ended June 30, 2008 from $1,377,000 for the six month period ended June 30, 2007 is
attributable principally to the increased costs of the Companys Capital Assets and the
subsequent deprecation costs, offset by decreased production for the six month period ended June
30, 2008 compared to the six month period ended June 30, 2007 and from the reduction in our
amortization base resulting from the impairment of the Companys oil and gas properties recognized
at year end 2007 of $42,000,000.
The decrease in other expense to $1,914,000 for the six month period ended June 30, 2008, from
$10,278,000 for the six month period ended June 30, 2007 is primarily a result of the loss on debt
extinguishment of $6,535,000 arising from the issue of an aggregate of 16,111,111 compensatory
warrants to the Noteholders in connection with
exchange/conversion of $15,000,000 of long term debt into Tethys shares and the write off of the
portion of debt discount related to $5,000,000 of the debt exchange/conversion, $2,125,000 of non
cash interest expense relating to
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the Payment in Kind for the deferral of interest relating to the
remaining convertible debt as at June 30, 2007, $894,000 of cash interest paid in 2007 respect of
the amount due on the senior debt that was exchanged/converted into Tethys shares and lower
amortised debt discount for the six month period ended June 30, 2008. This was partially offset by
cash interest paid in 2008 relating to the remaining convertible debt, reduced effective interest
amounts as a result of the debt extinguishment, increased foreign exchange losses during 2008,
reduced interest income during 2008 and the unrealised gain recorded on marking the remaining
holding of Tethys shares to market on June 30, 2007.
The loss from continuing operations of $2,145,000 or $0.01 per share for the six month period
ended June 30, 2008 compares to a net loss from continuing operations of $12,737,000 or $0.05 per
share for the six month period ended June 30, 2007. The weighted average number of common shares
outstanding was higher during the six month period ended June 30, 2008 than during the six month
period ended June 30, 2007, principally due to the to the exercise of share options in 2007, the
exercise of warrants in 2007 and a private placement in 2007.
Three Month Period Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Three Month Period Ended June 30, 2007
We recorded operating revenue from continuing operations of $2,640,000 during the three month
period ended June 30, 2008 compared with $2,915,000 for the three month period ended June 30, 2007.
This decrease is attributable to lower sales volumes achieved from the Ninotsminda Field in the
second quarter of 2008 partially offset by a higher price per barrel realized by the Company in the
period. NOC sold 23,286 barrels of oil for the three month
period ended June 30, 2008 compared to 48,095 barrels of oil for the three month period ended June
30, 2007.
For the three month period ended June 30, 2008, NOCs net share of the 37,312 barrels (410
barrels per day) of gross oil production for sale from the Ninotsminda Field in the period amounted
to 24,253 barrels (267 barrels per day). In the period, 967 barrels of oil were added to storage.
For the three month period ended June 30, 2007, NOCs net share of the 38,099 barrels (419 barrels
per day) of gross oil production was 24,764 barrels (272 barrels per day).
NOCs entire share of production was either sold under international contracts or added to
storage. Net sale prices for Ninotsminda oil sold during the second quarter of 2008 averaged
$108.65 per barrel as compared with an average of $59.60 per barrel in the second quarter of 2007.
Its net share of the 129,489 mcf of gas delivered was 84,168,000 mcf at an
average net sale price of $2.14 per mcf of gas. 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 June 30, 2008 were $110,240. For the three month period ended June 30, 2007,
NOCs net share of the 120,437 mcf of gas delivered was 63,216 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 June 30, 2008
amounted to $3,000 compared with an operating loss of $504,000 for the three month period ended
June 30, 2007. The decrease in operating loss is attributable to reduced selling, general and
administration,and lower depreciation, depletion and amortization expenses partially offset by
lower operating revenues and increased direct project costs in the period.
Field operating expenses decreased to $433,000 for the three month period ended June 30, 2008
as compared to $444,000 for the three month period ended June 30, 2007. The decrease is primarily
as a result of lower operating costs in Georgia in 2008 compared to 2007.
Direct project costs increased to $268,000 for the three month period ended June 30, 2008,
from $166,000 for the three month period ended June 30, 2007, primarily due to increased costs
directly associated with non operating activity at the Ninotsminda Field.
Selling, general and administrative costs decreased to $1,255,000 for the three month period
ended June 30, 2008 from $1,697,000 for the three month period ended June 30, 2007. The decrease is
primarily as a result of reduced professional fees and non cash stock compensation expense for the
three month period ended June 30, 2008 compared to the three month period ended June 30, 2007.
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The decrease in depreciation, depletion and amortization expense to $687,000 for the three
month period ended June 30, 2008 from $1,111,000 for the three month period ended June 30, 2007 is
attributable principally to the lower volume of oil sales during the three month period ended June
30, 2008 compared to the three month period ended June 30, 2007.
The decrease in other expense to $957,000 for the three month period ended June 30, 2008, from
$8,142,000 for the three month period ended June 30, 2007 is primarily a result of the loss on debt
extinguishment of $6,535,000 arising from the issue of an aggregate of 16,111,111 compensatory
warrants to the Noteholders in connection with exchange/conversion of $15,000,000 of long term debt
into Tethys shares and the write off of the portion of debt discount related to $5,000,000 of the
debt exchange/conversion, $2,125,000 of non cash interest expensed in 2007 relating to the Payment
in Kind for the deferral of interest relating to the remaining convertible debt as at June 30, 2007
and lower amortised debt discount for the three month period ended June 30, 2008. This was
partially offset by cash interest paid in the second quarter of 2008 relating to the remaining
convertible debt, reduced effective interest amounts as a result of the debt extinguishment, the
reversal of the first quarters 2008 accrued interest that was subsequently deferred in June 2008,
reduced interest income during 2008 and the unrealised gain recorded on marking the remaining
holding of Tethys shares to market on June 30, 2007.
The loss from continuing operations of $960,000 or $0.00 per share for the three month period
ended June 30, 2008 compares to a net loss from continuing operations of $8,645,000 or $0.04 per
share for the three month period ended June 30, 2007.
The weighted average number of common shares outstanding was higher during the three month
period ended June 30, 2008 than during the three month period ended June 30, 2007, principally due
to the exercise of share options in 2007, the exercise of warrants in 2007 and a private placement
in 2007.
Results of Discontinued Operations
Six Month Period Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Six Month Period Ended June 30, 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 of Cdn $23,600,000.
As at June 30, 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 six
month period ended June 30, 2008 of $30,665 compared to the net income from discontinued operations
from discontinued operations, net of taxes and minority interest of $11,550,000 for the six month
period ended June 30, 2007 is due to the activities of Tethys and CSL and the $15,567,000 of
realized and unrealized gains on securities held for sale.
Three Month Period Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Three Month Period Ended June 30, 2007
The net loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes and minority interest for the three
month period ended June 30, 2008 of $30,665 compared to the net income from discontinued operations
from discontinued operations,
net of taxes and minority interest of $13,755,000 for the six month period ended June 30, 2007 is
due to the activities of Tethys and CSL and the $15,567,000 of realized and unrealized gains on
securities held for sale.
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CanArgo recorded an equity loss of $1,797,000 from its investment in Tethys during the three
months ended June 30, 2007. CanArgos ownership of Tethys diluted during the period from
approximately 67% ownership on March 31, 20067 to approximately 52% on May 9, 2007 due to a Tethys
share exchange for the 30% minority interest in BN Munai LLP, a subsidiary of Tethys wholly owned
subsidiary Tethys Kazakhstan Limited, to approximately 30% on June 13, 2007 due to a CanArgo debt
exchange/conversion and to approximately 18% on June 27, 2007 due to the Tethys initial public
offering. An unrealized gain on Tethys securities held for sale of $15,567,000 was recorded during
the period through to the Tethys initial public offering date of June 27, 2007.
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
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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
operate. At present we do not engage in any currency hedging operations. We do contract for
certain services in US dollars and an unfavourable exchange rate between dollars and such local
currencies will increase the cost to us of contracting for such services. We do however
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.
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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 June 30, 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 SEC on March 13, 2008, as amended, that we had
identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting which are listed
below.
A material weakness is a control deficiency, or combination of control deficiencies, that
results in more than a remote likelihood 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 SECs 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.
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 June 30, 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.
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Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
As at March 31, 2008 we reported that the financial controller of the Company resigned in
March 2008 and had not yet been replaced. Having a financial controller is a critical element in
our system of internal control over financial reporting. A new financial controller was appointed
June 30, 2008. There were no other changes in our internal control over financial reporting in the
second quarter.
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 $222,000,000 at the exchange rate of GEL to US
dollars in effect on June 30, 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 $596,000 at June 30, 2008 exchange rates). The
former owners of UK-Ran Oil Corporation disposed of their investment in the field prior to selling
that 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 June 30, 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
Our Operations in Georgia May be Adversely Affected
by the Recent Hostilities Between Georgia and the Russian Federation.
The recently commenced hostilities between Georgia
and the Russian Federation over the separatist region of South Ossetia may interrupt and adversely affect our operations and our ability
to market our production from the Nintosminda Field, in particular if military operations escalate and extend to the areas in which we operate.
Oil production operations, at the present time, continue as normal at the Company's Ninotsminda Field which is located 35 kilometers to the east
of the capital city Tbilisi and over 100 kilometers from South Ossetia. As a precautionary measure, the Company has increased security and the
number of personnel on duty at its production sites. The Company is closely monitoring the situation and the efforts of the United States, NATO,
the European Union and the United Nations to bring an end to hostilities.
Continued listing standards of The American Stock Exchange
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
AMEX 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.
Rights Offering and Shares Eligible For Future Sale
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 registration of the Rights Offering under the
Securities Act and complying with all other applicable securities laws and stock exchange rules and
regulations. On July 24, 2008 we announced that a group of eight separate foreign private
investors (collectively, the Standby Underwriters) have severally entered into substantially
identical firm commitment underwriting agreements with the Company to purchase up to an aggregate
of $24.2 million in unsubscribed for shares in the Companys planned Rights Offering.
The Company currently has outstanding $4,650,000 in aggregate principal amount of Subordinated
Notes of which Notes in the respective aggregate principal amounts of $2,906,250 are held by
Ingalls & Snyder and $1,743,750 are held by Penrith Limited. The Company also has outstanding
$10,600,000 in aggregate principal amount of 12% Subordinated Notes. The 12% Subordinated Notes are
held by Persistency. Both the Subordinated Notes and the 12% Subordinated Notes are convertible, at
the Noteholders option, into common stock of the Company. Pursuant to the terms of the Notes the
conversion price of the Notes, which is currently $1.00 per share, would be re-set upon
consummation of the Rights Offering to $0.10 per share, subject to further possible adjustments in
accordance with the terms of the Notes. Likewise, pursuant to the terms of warrants to purchase
16,111,000 shares of common stock issued by the Company, the exercise price of the warrants, which
is currently $1.00 per share, will also be re-set upon consummation of the Rights Offering to $0.10
per share subject to further possible adjustments in accordance with the terms of the warrants.
5,000,000 of such warrants were issued to Morgan Stanley & Co. for the account of Persistency as
compensation for Persistency converting/exchanging, in June 2007, $5 million nominal principal
amount of the Subordinated Notes into shares of common stock of Tethys. The remaining 11,111,111
warrants in respect of which the exercise price converts were issued to Ingalls & Snyder (as
nominee for the underlying beneficial owners) as compensation in connection with the
conversion/exchange, in June 2007, of $10 million nominal
principal amount of the Companys $25
million in aggregate principal amount Senior Secured Notes due July 25, 2009 (the Senior Notes) into shares of Tethys common
stock (such Senior Notes have since been repaid by the Company).
The holders of such Notes and warrants, in aggregate, would currently be entitled to receive a
maximum of 36,361,111 shares of common stock upon conversion of their Notes pursuant to the Note
conversion price of $1.00 per share and the exercise of the warrants. However, after the Rights
Offering, the holders of the Notes and warrants could receive up to a possible maximum of
173,611,111 shares of common stock upon conversion of their Notes and
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exercise of certain warrants
following the re-set of the conversion and exercise prices of the Notes and warrants to $0.10 from
$1.00 per share.
Such shares of common stock issuable to the Note holders are subject to contractual
registration rights. Sales of shares of common stock under Rule 144 or pursuant to an effective
registration statement could have a material adverse effect on the price of the common stock and
could impair our ability to raise additional capital through the sale of our equity securities.
Additionally, an aggregate of 16,940,000 shares of common stock may become issuable to the
Standby Underwriters in lieu of cash commissions from the Company pursuant to their respective
underwriting agreements.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
At the 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, held at The American Stock Exchange, 86 Trinity
Place, New York, N.Y. 10006, U.S.A. on July 18, 2008, the following Proposals were voted on by
stockholders:
Proposal 1. The following persons were elected as directors of the Company by a plurality of the
votes cast at the meeting:
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Michael Ayre |
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Proposal 2. The total number of shares of all classes of stock which the Company shall have
authority to issue was increased to one billion and five million (1,005,000,000) consisting of
5,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, par value ten cents ($0.10) per share and one billion
(1,000,000,000) shares of Common Stock, par value ten cents ($0.10) per share.
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Proposal 3. The amendment to the Companys 2004 Plan to increase the number of shares of common
stock that can be awarded thereunder by an additional 17,500,000 shares, to an aggregate of
35,000,000 shares failed to be adopted because the Company failed to obtain the requisite
affirmative vote of a majority of the shares of Common Stock present in person or by proxy and
eligible to vote at the meeting.
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For |
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Against |
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Abstain |
31,303,453
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32,896,948
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3,494,678 |
Item 6. Exhibits
(a) Exhibits
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Exhibit |
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No. |
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Description of Exhibit |
Management Contracts, Compensation Plans and Arrangements are identified by an asterisk (*)
Documents filed herewith are identified by a cross (). |
1(6)
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Form of Standby Underwriting Agreement between the Company and the Standby Underwriters dated
July 24, 2008 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.0 attached to the Form 8-K of CanArgo
filed on July 24, 2008). |
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Exhibit |
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No. |
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Description of Exhibit |
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). |
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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). |
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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). |
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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). |
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3(4)
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Certificate of Amendment of the Certificate of Incorporation of CanArgo Energy Corporation as
filed by the Office of the Secretary of State of Delaware on July 21, 2008 (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.1 attached to the Form 8-K of CanArgo filed on July 21, 2008). |
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*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). |
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*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). |
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*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). |
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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). |
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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). |
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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). |
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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). |
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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). |
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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). |
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*10(2)
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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 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 |
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Exhibit |
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No. |
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Description of Exhibit |
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(Incorporated herein by reference to Form 8-K dated May 13, 2003). |
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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). |
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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). |
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*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). |
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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) |
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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) |
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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)). |
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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). |
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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). |
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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). |
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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). |
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10(14)
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Subordinated Subsidiary Guaranty dated June 28, 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 holder of
the 12% Subordinated Note (Incorporated herein by reference from Form 8-K dated June 28, 2006). |
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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). |
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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). |
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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). |
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10(18)
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Conversion Agreement dated June 28, 2006, by and among CanArgo Energy Corporation, the
Subordinated |
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Exhibit |
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No. |
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Description of Exhibit |
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Noteholders and Persistency (Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K dated June
28, 2006). |
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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). |
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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). |
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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). |
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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). |
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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). |
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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). |
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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). |
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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). |
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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). |
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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). |
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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). |
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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). |
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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). |
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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). |
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Exhibit |
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No. |
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Description of Exhibit |
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). |
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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). |
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10(40)
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Agency Agreement dated June 18, 2007 (Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K dated June 27,
2007). |
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*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). |
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*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). |
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10(43)
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Letter Agreement With Agents (Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K dated July 11, 2007). |
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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). |
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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). |
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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). |
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*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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31(1)
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Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer of CanArgo Energy Corporation. |
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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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Section 1350 Certifications. |
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