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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

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

For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2014

Or

 

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

For the Transition Period From                      to                     

Commission File Number 0-7406

 

 

PrimeEnergy Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   84-0637348

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. employer

Identification No.)

9821 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77024

(Address of principal executive offices)

(713) 735-0000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

 

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes   x     No   ¨

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.

 

Large accelerated filer   ¨    Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   ¨   (Do not check if smaller reporting company)    Smaller reporting company   x

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

The number of shares outstanding of each class of the Registrant’s Common Stock as of November 10, 2014 was: Common Stock, $0.10 par value 2,343,660 shares.

 

 

 


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PrimeEnergy Corporation

Index to Form 10-Q

September 30, 2014

 

     Page  

Part I - Financial Information

  

Item 1. Financial Statements

  

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets – September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013

     3   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations – For the three and nine months ended September  30, 2014 and 2013

     4   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income – For the nine months ended September  30, 2014 and 2013

     5   

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Equity – For the nine months ended September 30, 2014

     6   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013

     7   

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements – September 30, 2014

     8-14   

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations

     15-19   

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

     19   

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

     19   

Part II - Other Information

  

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

     20   

Item 1A. Risk Factors

     20   

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

     20   

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

     20   

Item 4. Reserved

     20   

Item 5. Other Information

     20   

Item 6. Exhibits

     21-23   

Signatures

     24   

 

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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

PRIMEENERGY CORPORATION

C ONDENSED C ONSOLIDATED B ALANCE S HEETS – Unaudited

(Thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)

 

     September 30,
2014
    December 31,
2013
 

ASSETS

    

Current Assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 9,193      $ 9,526   

Restricted cash and cash equivalents

     3,507        2,065   

Accounts receivable, net

     16,625        17,693   

Other current assets

     4,105        3,391   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Current Assets

     33,430        32,675   

Property and Equipment, at cost

    

Oil and gas properties (successful efforts method), net

     204,730        195,023   

Field and office equipment, net

     12,723        13,402   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Property and Equipment, Net

     217,453        208,425   

Other Assets

     1,238        1,822   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 252,121      $ 242,922   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

    

Current Liabilities

    

Accounts payable

   $ 17,894      $ 16,249   

Accrued liabilities

     15,378        6,832   

Current portion of long-term debt

     2,832        1,870   

Current portion of asset retirement and other long-term obligations

     2,740        3,310   

Derivative liability short-term

     313        2,194   

Due to related parties

     287        23   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Current Liabilities

     39,444        30,478   

Long-Term Bank Debt

     96,430        120,023   

Asset Retirement Obligations

     7,222        7,227   

Derivative Liability Long-Term

     2        94   

Deferred Income Taxes

     40,099        31,962   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     183,197        189,784   

Commitments and Contingencies

    

Equity

    

Common stock, $.10 par value; Authorized: 4,000,000 shares, issued: 3,836,397 shares

     383        383   

Paid-in capital

     7,122        6,803   

Retained earnings

     95,457        78,616   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net

     (119     (123

Treasury stock, at cost; 1,492,412 shares and 1,447,613 shares

     (42,804     (40,251
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Stockholders’ Equity – PrimeEnergy

     60,039        45,428   

Non-controlling interest

     8,885        7,710   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Equity

     68,924        53,138   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Equity

   $ 252,121      $ 242,922   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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PRIMEENERGY CORPORATION

C ONDENSED C ONSOLIDATED S TATEMENTS OF O PERATIONS – Unaudited

(Thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)

 

     Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
     September 30,     September 30,  
     2014     2013     2014     2013  

Revenues

        

Oil and gas sales

   $ 23,372      $ 25,948      $ 73,636      $ 71,442   

Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net

     151        (1,201     (2,572     (1,127

Field service income

     6,472        6,772        19,830        18,348   

Administrative overhead fees

     2,383        2,319        7,057        6,976   

Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net

     8,360        (3,869     2,361        (1,472

Other income

     6        11        146        63   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Revenues

     40,744        29,980        100,458        94,230   

Costs and Expenses

        

Lease operating expense

     10,979        11,331        33,115        32,310   

Field service expense

     5,149        5,521        15,720        15,224   

Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion on discounted liabilities

     5,789        5,177        16,748        16,329   

Gain on settlement of asset retirement obligations

     (1,787     —          (1,787     —     

General and administrative expense

     4,289        3,864        11,819        12,252   

Exploration costs

     —          2        —          3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Costs and Expenses

     24,419        25,895        75,615        76,118   

Gain on Sale and Exchange of Assets

     1,608        760        5,623        2,519   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from Operations

     17,933        4,845        30,466        20,631   

Other Income and Expenses

        

Less: Interest expense

     984        1,000        3,103        3,158   

Add: Interest income

     —          —          —          2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income Before Provision for Income Taxes

     16,949        3,845        27,363        17,475   

Provision for Income Taxes

     5,617        1,227        8,531        5,935   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income

     11,332        2,618        18,832        11,540   

Less: Net Income Attributable to Non-Controlling Interests

     533        386        1,991        956   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income Attributable to PrimeEnergy

   $ 10,799      $ 2,232      $ 16,841      $ 10,584   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic Income Per Common Share

   $ 4.58      $ 0.92      $ 7.11      $ 4.32   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted Income Per Common Share

   $ 3.47      $ 0.71      $ 5.40      $ 3.32   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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PRIMEENERGY CORPORATION

C ONDENSED C ONSOLIDATED S TATEMENTS OF C OMPREHENSIVE I NCOME – Unaudited

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013

(Thousands of dollars)

 

     2014      2013  

Net Income

   $ 18,832       $ 11,540   

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of taxes:

     

Changes in fair value of hedge positions, net of taxes of $1 and $(12), respectively

     4         (21
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

     4         (21
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Comprehensive Income

     18,836         11,519   

Less: Comprehensive Income Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest

     1,991         956   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Comprehensive Income Attributable to PrimeEnergy

   $ 16,845       $ 10,563   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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PRIMEENERGY CORPORATION

C ONDENSED C ONSOLIDATED S TATEMENT OF E QUITY – Unaudited

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014

(Thousands of dollars)

 

     Common Stock      Additional
Paid in
     Retained      Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
    Treasury     Total
Stockholders’
Equity –
    Non-Controlling     Total  
     Shares      Amount      Capital      Earnings      Income (Loss)     Stock     PrimeEnergy     Interest     Equity  

Balance at December 31, 2013

     3,836,397       $ 383       $ 6,803       $ 78,616       $ (123   $ (40,251   $ 45,428      $ 7,710      $ 53,138   

Repurchase 44,799 shares of common stock

     —           —           —           —           —          (2,553     (2,553     —          (2,553

Net income

     —           —           —           16,841         —          —          16,841        1,991        18,832   

Other comprehensive income, net of taxes

     —           —           —           —           4        —          4        —          4   

Repurchase of non-controlling interests

     —           —           319         —           —          —          319        (552     (233

Distributions to non-controlling interests

     —           —           —           —           —          —          —          (264     (264
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at September 30, 2014

     3,836,397       $ 383       $ 7,122       $ 95,457       $ (119   $ (42,804   $ 60,039      $ 8,885      $ 68,924   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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PRIMEENERGY CORPORATION

C ONDENSED C ONSOLIDATED S TATEMENTS OF C ASH F LOWS – Unaudited

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013

(Thousands of dollars)

 

     2014     2013  

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

    

Net income

   $ 18,832      $ 11,540   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion on discounted liabilities

     16,748        16,329   

Gain on sale of properties

     (5,623     (2,519

Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments, net

     (2,361     1,472   

Gain on settlement of asset retirement obligations

     (1,787     —     

Provision for deferred income taxes

     8,153        5,407   

Changes in assets and liabilities:

    

Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable

     1,068        (4,510

Decrease in other assets

     216        253   

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable

     203        (362

Increase in accrued liabilities

     8,546        2,988   

Increase in due to related parties

     294        108   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

     44,289        30,706   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

    

Capital expenditures, including exploration expense

     (25,246     (22,459

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

     6,305        2,997   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

     (18,941     (19,462
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

    

Purchase of stock for treasury

     (2,553     (2,977

Purchase of non-controlling interests

     (233     (14

Proceeds from long-term bank debt and other long-term obligations

     40,088        37,250   

Repayment of long-term bank debt and other long-term obligations

     (62,719     (42,401

Distribution to non-controlling interests

     (264     (182
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Cash Used in Financing Activities

     (25,681     (8,324
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents

     (333     2,920   

Cash and Cash Equivalents at the Beginning of the Period

     9,526        8,602   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at the End of the Period

   $ 9,193      $ 11,522   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental Disclosures:

    

Income taxes paid (refunded)

   $ 320      $ (63

Interest paid

   $ 3,111      $ 3,187   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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PRIMEENERGY CORPORATION

N OTES TO C ONDENSED C ONSOLIDATED F INANCIAL S TATEMENTS

September 30, 2014

(Unaudited)

(1) Basis of Presentation:

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of PrimeEnergy Corporation (“PEC” or the “Company”) have not been audited by independent public accountants. Pursuant to applicable Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and regulations, the accompanying interim financial statements do not include all disclosures presented in annual financial statements and the reader should refer to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. In the opinion of management, the accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements contain all material adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the condensed consolidated results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, and the condensed consolidated results of cash flows and equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. Certain amounts presented in prior period financial statements have been reclassified for consistency with current period presentation. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of annual results. For purposes of disclosure in the condensed consolidated financial statements, subsequent events have been evaluated through the date the statements were issued.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements:

In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2013-11, “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists.” ASU 2013-11 provided guidance on the presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. This guidance requires entities to present unrecognized tax benefits as a decrease in a net operating loss, similar tax loss, or tax credit carryforward if certain criteria are met. The guidance will eliminate the diversity in practice in the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits but will not alter the way in which entities assess deferred tax assets for realizability. ASU No. 2013-11 is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The requirements of ASU 2013-11 did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

(2) Acquisitions and Dispositions:

Historically the Company has repurchased the interests of the partners and trust unit holders in the eighteen oil and gas limited partnerships (the “Partnerships”) and the two asset and business income trusts (the “Trusts”) managed by the Company as general partner and as managing trustee, respectively. The Company purchased such interests in amounts totaling $233,000 and $14,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

(3) Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents:

Restricted cash and cash equivalents include $3.51 million and $2.01 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, of cash primarily pertaining to oil and gas revenue payments. There were corresponding accounts payable recorded at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 for these liabilities. Both the restricted cash and the accounts payable are classified as current on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

(4) Additional Balance Sheet Information:

Certain balance sheet amounts are comprised of the following:

 

(Thousands of dollars)    September 30,
2014
    December 31,
2013
 

Accounts Receivable :

    

Joint interest billing

   $ 3,322      $ 6,287   

Trade receivables

     2,120        2,014   

Oil and gas sales

     9,441        9,604   

Other

     2,285        122   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     17,168        18,027   

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

     (543     (334
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 16,625      $ 17,693   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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(Thousands of dollars)    September 30,
2014
     December 31,
2013
 

Accounts Payable :

     

Trade

   $ 3,534       $ 1,596   

Royalty and other owners

     9,106         7,391   

Partner advances

     3,160         3,378   

Prepaid drilling deposits

     340         978   

Other

     1,754         2,906   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 17,894       $ 16,249   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accrued Liabilities :

     

Compensation and related expenses

   $ 6,909       $ 3,062   

Property costs

     7,725         3,119   

Income tax

     322         268   

Other

     422         383   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 15,378       $ 6,832   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

(5) Property and Equipment:

Property and equipment at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 consisted of the following:

 

(Thousands of dollars)    September 30,
2014
    December 31,
2013
 

Proved oil and gas properties, at cost

   $ 388,128      $ 364,123   

Less: Accumulated depletion and depreciation

     (183,398     (169,100
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Oil and Gas Properties, Net

   $ 204,730      $ 195,023   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Field and office equipment

   $ 26,867      $ 26,653   

Less: Accumulated depreciation

     (14,144     (13,251
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Field and Office Equipment, Net

   $ 12,723      $ 13,402   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Property and Equipment, Net

   $ 217,453      $ 208,425   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

(6) Long-Term Bank Debt:

Bank Debt :

Effective July 30, 2010, the Company entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement between Compass Bank as agent and a syndicated group of lenders (“Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement has a revolving line of credit and letter of credit facility of up to $250 million with a final maturity date of July 30, 2017. The credit facility is secured by substantially all of the Company’s oil and gas properties. The credit facility is subject to a borrowing base determined by the lenders taking into consideration the estimated value of PEC’s oil and gas properties in accordance with the lenders’ customary practices for oil and gas loans. This process involves reviewing PEC’s estimated proved reserves and their valuation. The borrowing base is redetermined semi-annually, and the available borrowing amount could be increased or decreased as a result of such redetermination. In addition, PEC and the lenders each have at their discretion the right to request the borrowing base be redetermined with a maximum of one such request each year. A revision to PEC’s reserves may prompt such a request on the part of the lenders, which could possibly result in a reduction in the borrowing base and availability under the credit facility. At any time if the sum of the outstanding borrowings and letter of credit exposures exceed the applicable portion of the borrowing base, PEC would be required to repay the excess amount within a prescribed period.

At September 30, 2014, the credit facility borrowing base was $160.0 million with no required monthly reduction amount. The borrowings made within the credit facility may be placed in a base rate loan or LIBO rate loan. The Company’s borrowing rates in the credit facility provide for base rate loans at the prime rate (3.25% at September 30, 2014) plus applicable margin utilization rates that range from 1.50% to 2.00%, and LIBO rate loans at LIBO published rates plus applicable utilization rates (2.50% to 3.00% at September 30, 2014). At September 30, 2014, the Company had in place one base rate loan and one LIBO rate loan with effective rates of 4.75% and 2.65%, respectively.

At September 30, 2014, the Company had a total of $86.5 million of borrowings outstanding under its revolving credit facility at a weighted-average interest rate of 3.32% and $73.5 million available for future borrowings. The combined weighted average interest rate paid on outstanding bank borrowings subject to base rate and LIBO interest was 3.48% for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to 3.53% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

 

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On July 31, 2013, the Company entered into a $10.0 million Loan and Security Agreement with JP Morgan Chase Bank (“Equipment Loan”). The Equipment Loan is secured by a portion of the Company’s field service equipment, carries an interest rate of 3.95% per annum, requires monthly payments (principal and interest) of $184,000, and has a final maturity date of July 31, 2018. As of September 30, 2014, the Company had a total of $8.0 million outstanding on the Equipment Loan.

On July 29, 2014, the Company entered into additional equipment financing facilities totaling $6.0 million with JP Morgan Chase Bank. In August 2014, the Company drew down $4.8 million of this facility that is secured by recently purchased field service equipment, carries an interest rate of 3.40% per annum, requires monthly payments (principal and interest) of $87,800, and has a final maturity date of July 31, 2019. As of September 30, 2014, the Company had a total of $4.8 million outstanding on this facility. The remaining $1.2 million under this facility is available to finance the acquisition of any future field service equipment.

The Company entered into interest rate hedge agreements to help manage interest rate exposure. These contracts include interest rate swaps. Interest rate swap transactions generally involve the exchange of fixed and floating rate interest payment obligations without the exchange of the underlying principal amounts. In July 2012, the Company entered into interest swap agreements for a period of two years, which commenced in January 2014, related to $75 million of the Company’s bank debt resulting in a LIBO fixed rate of 0.563%. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company recorded interest expense and paid $210,000 related to the settlement of interest rate swaps.

(7) Other Long-Term Obligations and Commitments:

Operating Leases:

The Company has several non-cancelable operating leases, primarily for rental of office space, that have a term of more than one year. The future minimum lease payments for the rest of fiscal 2014 and thereafter for the operating leases are as follows:

 

(Thousands of dollars)    Operating
Leases
 

2014

   $ 188   

2015

     651   

2016

     545   

2017

     46   
  

 

 

 

Total minimum payments

   $ 1,430   
  

 

 

 

Rent expense for office space for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was $579,000 and $548,000, respectively.

Asset Retirement Obligation:

A reconciliation of the liability for plugging and abandonment costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 is as follows:

 

(Thousands of dollars)       

Asset retirement obligation – December 31, 2013

   $ 10,537   

Liabilities incurred

     1,579   

Liabilities settled

     (642

Gain on settlement of liabilities

     (1,787

Accretion expense

     275   

Revisions in estimated liabilities

     —     
  

 

 

 

Asset retirement obligation – September 30, 2014

   $ 9,962   
  

 

 

 

The Company’s liability is determined using significant assumptions, including current estimates of plugging and abandonment costs, annual inflation of these costs, the productive life of wells and a risk-adjusted interest rate. Changes in any of these assumptions can result in significant revisions to the estimated asset retirement obligation. Revisions to the asset retirement obligation are recorded with an offsetting change to producing properties, resulting in prospective changes to depreciation, depletion and amortization expense and accretion of discount. Because of the subjectivity of assumptions and the relatively long life of most of the Company’s wells, the costs to ultimately retire the wells may vary significantly from previous estimates. In 2014, the Company recognized a gain on the settlement of asset retirement obligations associated with insurance recoveries related to obligations previously recognized on the plugging and abandonment of a well.

(8) Contingent Liabilities:

The Company, as managing general partner of the affiliated Partnerships, is responsible for all Partnership activities, including the drilling of development wells and the production and sale of oil and gas from productive wells. The Company also provides the administration, accounting and tax preparation work for the Partnerships, and is liable for all debts and liabilities of the affiliated Partnerships, to the extent that the assets of a given limited Partnership are not sufficient to satisfy its obligations. As of September 30, 2014, the affiliated Partnerships have established cash reserves in excess of their debts and liabilities and the Company believes these reserves will be sufficient to satisfy Partnership obligations.

 

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The Company is subject to environmental laws and regulations. Management believes that future expenses, before recoveries from third parties, if any, will not have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition. This opinion is based on expenses incurred to date for remediation and compliance with laws and regulations, which have not been material to the Company’s results of operations.

From time to time, the Company is party to certain legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. While the outcome of these events cannot be predicted with certainty, management does not expect these matters to have a materially adverse effect on the financial position or results of operations of the Company.

(9) Stock Options and Other Compensation:

In May 1989, non-statutory stock options were granted by the Company to four key executive officers for the purchase of shares of common stock. At September 30, 2014 and 2013, remaining options held by two key executive officers on 767,500 shares were outstanding and exercisable at prices ranging from $1.00 to $1.25. According to their terms, the options have no expiration date.

(10) Related Party Transactions:

The Company, as managing general partner or managing trustee, makes an annual offer to repurchase the interests of the partners and trust unit holders in certain of the Partnerships or Trusts. The Company purchased such interests in amounts totaling $233,000 and $14,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Treasury stock purchases in any reported period may include shares from a related party, which may include members of the Company’s Board of Directors.

Receivables from related parties consist of reimbursable general and administrative costs, lease operating expenses and reimbursement for property development and related costs. These receivables are due from joint venture partners, which may include members of the Company’s Board of Directors.

Payables owed to related parties primarily represent receipts collected by the Company as agent for the joint venture partners, which may include members of the Company’s Board of Directors, for oil and gas sales net of expenses.

(11) Financial Instruments:

Fair Value Measurements:

Authoritative guidance on fair value measurements defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and stipulates the related disclosure requirements. The Company follows a three-level hierarchy, prioritizing and defining the types of inputs used to measure fair value. The fair values of the Company’s interest rate swaps, natural gas and crude oil price collars and swaps are designated as Level 3. The following fair value hierarchy table presents information about the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

September 30, 2014

(Thousands of dollars)

   Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
For Identical
Assets (Level 1)
     Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs (Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
    Balance as of
September 30,
2014
 

Assets

          

Commodity derivative contracts

   $ —         $ —         $ 1,774      $ 1,774   

Interest rate derivative contracts

     —           —           42        42   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ —         $ —         $ 1,816      $ 1,816   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities

          

Commodity derivative contracts

   $ —         $ —         $ (86   $ (86

Interest rate derivative contracts

     —           —           (229     (229
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   $ —         $ —         $ (315   $ (315
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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December 31, 2013

(Thousands of dollars)

   Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
For Identical
Assets (Level 1)
     Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs (Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
    Balance as of
December 31,
2013
 

Assets

          

Commodity derivative contracts

   $ —         $ —         $ 1,337      $ 1,337   

Interest rate derivative contracts

     —           —           86        86   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ —         $ —         $ 1,423      $ 1,423   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities

          

Commodity derivative contracts

   $ —         $ —         $ (2,010   $ (2,010

Interest rate derivative contracts

     —           —           (278     (278
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   $ —         $ —         $ (2,288   $ (2,288
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

The derivative contracts were measured based on quotes from the Company’s counterparties. Such quotes have been derived using valuation models that consider various inputs including current market and contractual prices for the underlying instruments, quoted forward prices for natural gas and crude oil, volatility factors and interest rates, such as a LIBOR curve for a similar length of time as the derivative contract term as applicable. These estimates are verified using comparable NYMEX futures contracts or are compared to multiple quotes obtained from counterparties for reasonableness.

The significant unobservable inputs for Level 3 derivative contracts include basis differentials and volatility factors. An increase (decrease) in these unobservable inputs would result in an increase (decrease) in fair value, respectively. The Company does not have access to the specific assumptions used in its counterparties’ valuation models. Consequently, additional disclosures regarding significant Level 3 unobservable inputs were not provided.

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the fair value of financial assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

 

(Thousands of dollars)       

Net liabilities – December 31, 2013

   $ (865

Total realized and unrealized gains / losses:

  

Included in earnings (a)

     (421

Included in other comprehensive income

     5   

Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements

     2,782   
  

 

 

 

Net assets – September 30, 2014

   $ 1,501   
  

 

 

 

 

(a) Derivative instruments are reported in revenues as realized gain/loss and on a separately reported line item captioned unrealized gain/loss on derivative instruments, and interest rate swap instruments are reported as an increase or reduction to interest expense.

Derivative Instruments:

The Company is exposed to commodity price and interest rate risk, and management considers periodically the Company’s exposure to cash flow variability resulting from the commodity price changes and interest rate fluctuations. Futures, swaps and options are used to manage the Company’s exposure to commodity price risk inherent in the Company’s oil and gas production operations. The Company does not apply hedge accounting to any of its commodity based derivatives. Both realized and unrealized gains and losses associated with derivative instruments are recognized in earnings.

Interest rate swap derivatives are treated as cash-flow hedges and are used to fix or float interest rates on existing debt. The value of these interest rate swaps at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 is located in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax. Settlement of the swaps, which began in January 2014, is recorded within interest expense.

 

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The following table sets forth the effect of derivative instruments on the condensed consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

         Fair Value  
(Thousands of dollars)  

Balance Sheet Location

   September 30,
2014
    December 31,
2013
 

Asset Derivatives:

      

Derivatives designated as cash-flow hedging instruments:

      

Interest rate swap contracts

 

Other assets

   $ 42      $ 86   

Derivatives not designated as cash-flow hedging instruments:

      

Crude oil commodity contracts

 

Other current assets

     1,041        307   

Natural gas commodity contracts

 

Other current assets

     308        50   

Crude oil commodity contracts

 

Other assets

     362        980   

Natural gas commodity contracts

 

Other assets

     63        —     
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     $ 1,816      $ 1,423   
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives:

      

Derivatives designated as cash-flow hedging instruments:

      

Interest rate swap contracts

 

Derivative liability short-term

   $ (229   $ (209

Interest rate swap contracts

 

Derivative liability long-term

     —          (69

Derivatives not designated as cash-flow hedging instruments:

      

Crude oil commodity contracts

 

Derivative liability short-term

     (12     (1,667

Natural gas commodity contracts

 

Derivative liability short-term

     (72     (318

Crude oil commodity contracts

 

Derivative liability long-term

     —          (25

Natural gas commodity contracts

 

Derivative liability long-term

     (2     —     
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     $ (315   $ (2,288
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total derivative instruments

     $ 1,501      $ (865
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following table sets forth the effect of derivative instruments on the condensed consolidated statement of operations for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:

 

                                                        

(Thousands of dollars)

 

Location of gain/loss recognized
in income

   Amount of gain/loss
recognized in income
 
     2014     2013  

Derivative designated as cash-flow hedge instruments:

      

Interest rate swap contracts

 

Interest expense

   $ (210   $ —     

Derivatives not designated as cash-flow hedge instruments

      

Natural gas commodity contracts

 

Unrealized loss on derivative instruments, net

     565        (437

Crude oil commodity contracts

 

Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net

     1,796        2,834   

Natural gas commodity contracts (a)

 

Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net

     (580     331   

Crude oil commodity contracts

 

Realized loss on derivative instruments, net

     (1,992     (257
    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     $ (421   $ 2,471   
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) In January 2014, the Company unwound and monetized natural gas swaps with original settlement dates from January 2015 through December 2015 for net proceeds of $276,000. In September 2014, the Company unwound and monetized crude oil swaps with original settlement dates from January 2016 through December 2016 for net proceeds of $703,000. The $979,000 gains associated with these early settlement transactions are included in realized gain on derivative instruments for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

 

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(12) Earnings Per Share:

Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing earnings available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect per share amounts that would have resulted if dilutive potential common stock had been converted to common stock in gain periods. The following reconciles amounts reported in the financial statements:

 

     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2014      2013  
     Net Income
(In 000’s)
     Weighted
Average
Number of
Shares
Outstanding
     Per Share
Amount
     Net Income
(In 000’s)
     Weighted
Average
Number of
Shares
Outstanding
     Per Share
Amount
 

Basic

   $ 16,841         2,367,602       $ 7.11       $ 10,584         2,448,743       $ 4.32   

Effect of dilutive securities:

                 

Options

     —           753,464            —           743,966      
  

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

    

Diluted

   $ 16,841         3,121,066       $ 5.40       $ 10,584         3,192,709       $ 3.32   
  

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,  
     2014      2013  
     Net Income
(In 000’s)
     Weighted
Average
Number of
Shares
Outstanding
     Per Share
Amount
     Net Income
(In 000’s)
     Weighted
Average
Number of
Shares
Outstanding
     Per Share
Amount
 

Basic

   $ 10,799         2,356,766       $ 4.58       $ 2,232         2,415,303       $ 0.92   

Effect of dilutive securities:

                 

Options

     —           754,847            —           749,664      
  

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

    

Diluted

   $ 10,799         3,111,613       $ 3.47       $   2,232         3,164,967       $ 0.71   
  

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

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Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

This Report may contain statements relating to the future results of the Company that are considered “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “PSLRA”). In addition, certain statements may be contained in the Company’s future filings with the SEC, in press releases, and in oral and written statements made by or with the approval of the Company that are not statements of historical fact and constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the PSLRA. Such forward-looking statements, in addition to historical information, which involve risk and uncertainties, are based on the beliefs, assumptions and expectations of management of the Company. Words such as “expects”, ‘believes”, “should”, “plans”, “anticipates”, “will”, “potential”, “could”, “intend”, “may”, “outlook”, “predict”, “project”, “would”, “estimates”, “assumes”, “likely” and variations of such similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties and are based on a number of assumptions that could ultimately prove inaccurate and, therefore, there can be no assurance that they will prove to be accurate. Actual results and outcomes may vary materially from what is expressed or forecast in such statements due to various risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the possibility of drilling cost overruns and technical difficulties, volatility of oil and gas prices, competition, risks inherent in the Company’s oil and gas operations, the inexact nature of interpretation of seismic and other geological and geophysical data, imprecision of reserve estimates, and the Company’s ability to replace and expand oil and gas reserves. Accordingly, stockholders and potential investors are cautioned that certain events or circumstances could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. The forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this report and other than as required by the federal securities laws, the Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements.

The following discussion is intended to assist you in understanding our results of operations and our present financial condition. Our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Report contain additional information that should be referred to when reviewing this material.

OVERVIEW

We are an independent oil and natural gas company engaged in acquiring, developing and producing oil and natural gas. We presently own producing and non-producing properties located primarily in Texas, Oklahoma, West Virginia, the Gulf of Mexico, New Mexico, Colorado and Louisiana. In addition, we own a substantial amount of well servicing equipment. All of our oil and gas properties and interests are located in the United States. Assets in our principal focus areas include mature properties with long-lived reserves and significant development opportunities as well as newer properties with development and exploration potential. We believe our balanced portfolio of assets and our ongoing hedging program position us well for both the current commodity price environment and future potential upside as we develop our attractive resource opportunities. Our primary sources of liquidity are cash generated from our operations and our credit facility.

We attempt to assume the position of operator in all acquisitions of producing properties and will continue to evaluate prospects for leasehold acquisitions and for exploration and development operations in areas in which we own interests. We continue to actively pursue the acquisition of producing properties. In order to diversify and broaden our asset base, we will consider acquiring the assets or stock in other entities and companies in the oil and gas business. Our main objective in making any such acquisitions will be to acquire income producing assets so as to build stockholder value through consistent growth in our oil and gas reserve base on a cost-efficient basis.

Our cash flows depend on many factors, including the price of oil and gas, the success of our acquisition and drilling activities and the operational performance of our producing properties. We use derivative instruments to manage our commodity price risk. This practice may prevent us from receiving the full advantage of any increases in oil and gas prices above the maximum fixed amount specified in the derivative agreements and subjects us to the credit risk of the counterparties to such agreements. Since all of our derivative contracts are accounted for under mark-to-market accounting, we expect continued volatility in gains and losses on mark-to-market derivative contracts in our consolidated income statement as changes occur in the NYMEX price indices.

RECENT ACTIVITIES

During 2014, we continued our drilling program in our West Texas and Mid-Continent regions. It is our goal to increase our oil and gas reserves and production through the acquisition and development of oil and gas properties. Based upon the results of horizontal wells drilled by us and other offsetting operators and historical vertical well performance, we have decided to reduce the number of vertical wells in our drilling program and drill more horizontal wells. We believe horizontal development of our resource base will provide the opportunity to improve returns relative to vertical drilling by accessing a larger base of reserves in target zones with a lateral wellbore. Through November 10, 2014, we have participated in the drilling of 23 gross (10.9 net) wells; 14 of these wells are currently producing and the remainder are drilling or awaiting completion.

 

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We intend to drill a total of approximately 25 gross (11.5 net) wells this year, primarily in the West Texas and Oklahoma areas at a net cost of $30 million. During 2014 we have participated in the drilling of 10 horizontal wells in our Mid-Continent region under various joint venture agreements, and expect 7 more wells to be drilled in the fourth quarter of 2014 and first quarter of 2015. This horizontal development is primarily in Grant and Canadian counties where we have approximately 6,450 net acres which we believe has significant resource potential based on drilling results and those of offset operators. In addition, we expect to begin our West Texas, Upton County horizontal drilling program in the first quarter of 2015, drilling up to 9 wells in this phase at a net cost of approximately $35 million. Discussions with our joint venture partner, in that program, Apache Corporation, indicate that including additional phases of development in the program, will result in approximately 60 horizontal wells being drilled over the next 18 to 24 months at a cost of approximately $470 million. We own various interests, ranging from 33% up to 50% interest in the lands to be developed in the program, and expect our share of these capital expenditures to be approximately $150 million. We maintain an acreage position of over 26,000 gross (16,500 net) acres in the Permian Basin in West Texas, primarily in Reagan, Upton, Martin and Midland counties. We have currently identified 64 proved undeveloped drilling locations there and believe this acreage has significant resource potential in the Spraberry and Wolfcamp intervals for additional drilling locations opportunities.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

2014 and 2013 Compared

We reported net income attributable to PrimeEnergy for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 of $10.80 million, or $4.58 per share and $16.84 million, or $7.11 per share, respectively as compared to $2.23 million, or $0.92 per share and $10.58 million, or $4.32 per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively. Net income increased by $8.57 million or 384% and $6.26 million or 59% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to the same periods during 2013 primarily due to an increase in unrealized gains on derivative instruments, gains on the sale of non-essential oil and gas interests and a $1.79 million net gain recognized in the third quarter of 2014 on insurance recoveries partially offset by an increase in related income tax provisions. Unrealized gains on derivative instruments increased by $12.23 million and $3.83 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively as compared to the same periods in 2013 largely due to a decrease in future crude oil commodity prices during the 2014 periods as compared to crude oil commodity contracts held at December 31, 2013. During nine months ended September 30, 2014 we have recognized gains on the sale of non-essential oil and gas interests and field service equipment of $5.62 million as compared to $2.52 the same period in 2013.

The significant components of net income are discussed below.

Oil and gas sales decreased $2.58 million, or 10% from $25.95 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 to $23.37 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and increased $2.20 million, or 3% from $71.44 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 to $73.64 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. Crude oil and natural gas sales vary due to changes in volumes of production sold and realized commodity prices. Our realized prices at the well head decreased an average of $15.16 per barrel, or 14% and $1.59 per barrel, or 2% on crude oil during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively from the same periods in 2013 while our average well head price for natural gas increased $0.03 per mcf, or 1% and $0.61 per mcf, or 12% during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively from the same periods in 2013.

Our crude oil production increased by 6,000 barrels, or 3% from 188,000 barrels for the third quarter 2013 to 194,000 barrels for the third quarter 2014 and increased by 17,000 barrels, or 3% from 560,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 to 577,000 barrels for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. Our natural gas production decreased by 36,000 mcf, or 3% from 1,242,000 mcf for the third quarter 2013 to 1,206,000 mcf for the third quarter 2014 and decreased by 116,000 mcf, or 3% from 3,667,000 mcf for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 to 3,551,000 mcf for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. The increase in crude oil production volumes are a result of our continued drilling success in West Texas, Gulf Coast and Oklahoma regions as we place new wells into production, partially offset by the natural decline of existing properties.

The following table summarizes the primary components of production volumes and average sales prices realized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (excluding realized gains and losses from derivatives).

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2014      2013      Increase /
(Decrease)
    2014      2013      Increase /
(Decrease)
 

Barrels of Oil Produced

     194,000         188,000         6,000        577,000         560,000         17,000   

Average Price Received

   $ 89.79       $ 104.95       $ (15.16   $ 93.07       $ 94.66       $ (1.59
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

    

Oil Revenue (In 000’s)

   $ 17,377       $ 19,807       $ (2,430   $ 53,656       $ 53,031       $ 625   

Mcf of Gas Produced

     1,206,000         1,242,000         (36,000     3,551,000         3,667,000         (116,000

Average Price Received

   $ 4.97       $ 4.94       $ 0.03      $ 5.63       $ 5.02       $ 0.61   
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

    

Gas Revenue (In 000’s)

   $ 5,995       $ 6,141       $ (146   $ 19,980       $ 18,411       $ 1,569   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Oil & Gas Revenue (In 000’s)

   $ 23,372       $ 25,948       $ (2,576   $ 73,636       $ 71,442       $ 2,194   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net include net gains of $0.02 million and $0.13 million on the settlements of natural gas and crude oil derivatives, respectively for the third quarter 2014 and net gains of $0.24 million and net losses of $1.44 million on the settlements of natural gas and crude oil derivatives, respectively for the third quarter 2013. Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments include net losses of $0.58 million and $1.99 million on the settlements of natural gas and crude oil derivatives, respectively for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and net gains of $0.57 million and net losses of $1.70 million on the settlements of natural gas and crude oil derivatives, respectively for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. In the third quarter of 2014, we unwound and monetized crude oil swaps with original settlement dates from January 2016 through December 2016 for net proceeds of $0.70 million. The $0.70 million gain associated with this early settlement transaction is included in realized gain on derivative instruments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014. In addition, during the first quarter of 2014, we unwound and monetized natural gas swaps with original settlement dates from January 2015 through December 2015 for net proceeds of $0.28 million. The $0.28 million gain associated with this early settlement transaction is included in realized gain on derivative instruments for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

 

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Oil and gas prices received including the impact of derivatives but excluding the early settlement transactions were:

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2014      2013      Decrease     2014      2013      Increase
(Decrease)
 

Oil Price

   $ 90.48       $ 97.32       $ (6.84   $ 89.62       $ 91.63       $ (2.01

Gas Price

   $ 4.98       $ 5.13       $ (0.15   $ 5.46       $ 5.18       $ 0.28   

We do not apply hedge accounting to any of our commodity based derivatives, thus changes in the fair market value of commodity contracts held at the end of a reported period, referred to as mark-to-market adjustments, are recognized as unrealized gains and losses in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. As oil and natural gas prices remain volatile, mark-to-market accounting treatment creates volatility in our revenues. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, we recognized net unrealized gains of $0.88 million and $0.56 million, respectively associated with natural gas fixed swap contracts and net unrealized gains of $7.48 million and $1.80 million, respectively associated with crude oil fixed swaps and collars due to market fluctuations in natural gas and crude oil futures market prices between December 31, 2013 and September 30, 2014. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we recognized net unrealized losses of $0.06 million and $0.49 million, respectively associated with natural gas fixed swap contracts and net unrealized losses of $3.81 million and $0.98 million, respectively associated with crude oil fixed swaps and collars due to market fluctuations in natural gas and crude oil futures market prices between December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2013.

Field service income decreased $0.30 million, or 4% from $6.77 million for the third quarter 2013 to $6.47 million for the third quarter 2014 and increased $1.48 million, or 8% from $18.35 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 to $19.83 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. This underlying increase is a result of adding service equipment during the latter periods of 2013. Workover rig services represent the bulk of our field service operations, and with the upgrading of our rigs during late 2013, income from rigs has increased during 2014 in our most active districts. In addition, income from water hauling and disposal services in our South Texas district have generally recovered from a slight down turn due to increased competition in the area during the first half of 2013, and income from hot oiler services have increased in our West Texas district with the addition of service equipment in the area.

Lease operating expense decreased $0.35 million, or 3% from $11.33 million for the third quarter 2013 to $10.98 million for the third quarter 2014 and increased $0.81 million, or 3% from $32.31 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 to $33.12 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. This underlying increase is primarily due to higher pumper / labor costs and salt water disposal costs associated with new wells coming on line from the recent drilling success in West Texas partially offset by increased expensed workovers incurred during the third quarter 2013.

Field service expense decreased $0.37 million, or 7% from $5.52 million for the third quarter 2013 to $5.15 million for the third quarter 2014 and increased $0.50 million, or 3% from $15.22 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 to $15.72 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. Field service expenses primarily consist of salaries and vehicle operating expenses which have increased during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 over the same period of 2013 as a direct result of increased services and utilization of the equipment.

Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion on discounted liabilities increased $0.61 million, or 12% from $5.18 million for the third quarter 2013 to $5.79 million for the third quarter 2014 and $0.42 million, or 3% from $16.33 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 to $16.75 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. This increase is primarily due to increased depletion rates recognized during the first nine months of 2014 associated with the recent drilling success in West Texas as compared to the same periods of 2013, substantially offset with decreased depletion recognized during the first half of 2014 associated with our offshore properties.

General and administrative expense increased $0.43 million, or 11% from $3.86 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 to $4.29 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and decreased $0.43 million, or 4% from $12.25 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 to $11.82 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. The underlying increase in general and administrative expense in 2014 is largely due to increased personnel costs in 2014, substantially offset in the first half of 2014 with the reimbursement of administrative expenses associated with development activities. The largest component of these personnel costs was salaries and employee related taxes and insurance.

Gain on sale and exchange of assets of $5.62 million and $2.52 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, respectively consists of sales of non-essential oil and gas interests and field service equipment.

Interest expense decreased $0.02 million, or 2% from $1.00 million for the third quarter 2013 to $0.98 million for the third quarter 2014 and $0.06 million, or 2% from $3.16 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 to $3.10 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. This decrease relates to a decrease in average debt outstanding during the 2014 periods partially offset by the settlement of interest rate swaps during the 2014 periods and a slight increase in weighted average interest rates due to our Equipment Loans entered into in July 2013 and July 2014.

 

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A provision for income taxes of $5.62 million, or an effective tax rate of 34% was recorded for the third quarter 2014 versus a provision of $1.23 million, or an effective tax rate of 35% for the third quarter 2013 and a provision of $8.53 million, or an effective tax rate of 34% was recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 versus a provision of $5.94 million, or an effective tax rate of 36% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. Our provision for income taxes can vary from the federal statutory tax rate of 34% primarily due to state taxes and percentage depletion deductions. We are entitled to percentage depletion on certain of our wells, which is calculated without reference to the basis of the property. To the extent that such depletion exceeds a property’s basis, it creates a permanent difference, which would have the effect of lowering our effective rate.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our primary capital resources are cash provided by our operating activities and our credit facility.

Net cash provided by our operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was $44.29 million compared to $30.71 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. Excluding the effects of significant unforeseen expenses or other income, our cash flow from operations fluctuates primarily because of variations in oil and gas production and prices or changes in working capital accounts. Our oil and gas production will vary based on actual well performance but may be curtailed due to factors beyond our control.

Our realized oil and gas prices vary due to world political events, supply and demand of products, product storage levels, and weather patterns. We sell the vast majority of our production at spot market prices. Accordingly, product price volatility will affect our cash flow from operations. To mitigate price volatility, we sometimes lock in prices for some portion of our production through the use of derivatives.

If our exploratory drilling results in significant new discoveries, we will have to expend additional capital in order to finance the completion, development, and potential additional opportunities generated by our success. We believe that, because of the additional reserves resulting from the successful wells and our record of reserve growth in recent years, we will be able to access sufficient additional capital through bank financing.

We currently maintain a credit facility totaling $250 million, with a current borrowing base of $160 million and $73.50 million in availability at September 30, 2014. The bank reviews the borrowing base semi-annually and, at their discretion, may decrease or propose an increase to the borrowing base relative to a redetermined estimate of proved oil and gas reserves. Our oil and gas properties are pledged as collateral for the line of credit and we are subject to certain financial and operational covenants defined in the agreement. If we do not comply with these covenants on a continuing basis, the lenders have the right to refuse to advance additional funds under the facility and/or declare all principal and interest immediately due and payable. We are currently in compliance with these covenants and expect to be in compliance over the next twelve months.

In July 2013, we obtained a $10 million loan secured by a portion of our field service equipment used in our field service operations. We used the funds from that loan to pay down our credit facility, and as a result, freed up additional funds under the credit facility for future acquisitions, development and operations. As of October 15, 2014, we had a total of $7.8 million outstanding on this loan.

On July 29, 2014, we executed additional equipment financing facilities totaling $6 million. In August 2014, we drew down $4.8 million of this facility that is secured by field service equipment recently purchased and these proceeds were used to pay down on our revolving credit facility, and as a result, free up additional funds under the credit facility for future acquisitions, development and operations. The remaining $1.2 million under this facility will be available to finance the acquisition of any future field service equipment. As of October 15, 2014, we had a total of $4.7 million outstanding on this loan.

It is our goal to increase our oil and gas reserves and production through the acquisition and development of oil and gas properties. During 2014, we continued our drilling program in our West Texas and Mid-Continent regions. Based upon the results of horizontal wells drilled by us and other offsetting operators and historical vertical well performance, we have decided to reduce the number of vertical wells in our drilling program and drill more horizontal wells. We believe horizontal development of our resource base will provide the opportunity to improve returns relative to vertical drilling by accessing a larger base of reserves in target zones with a lateral wellbore. Through November 10, 2014, we have participated in the drilling of 23 gross (10.9 net) wells; 14 of these wells are currently producing and the remainder are drilling or awaiting completion. During 2014, we intend to drill a total of approximately 25 gross (11.5 net) wells, primarily in the West Texas and Oklahoma areas, at a net cost of $30 million. During 2014 we have participated in the drilling of 10 horizontal wells in our Mid-Continent region under various joint venture agreements, and expect 7 more wells to be drilled in the fourth quarter of 2014 and first quarter of 2015. This horizontal development is primarily in Grant and Canadian counties where we have approximately 6,450 net acres which we believe has significant resource potential based on drilling results and those of offset operators. In addition, we expect to begin our West Texas, Upton County horizontal drilling program in the first quarter of 2015, drilling up to 9 wells in this phase at a net cost of approximately $35 million. Discussions with our joint venture partner in that program, Apache Corporation, indicate that including additional phases of development in the program will result in approximately 60 horizontal wells being drilled over the next 18 to 24 months at a cost of approximately $470 million. We own various interests, ranging from 33% up to 50% interest in the lands to be developed in the program, and expect our share of these capital expenditures to be approximately $150 million. We maintain an acreage position of over 26,000 gross (16,500 net) acres in the Permian Basin in West Texas, primarily in Reagan, Upton, Martin and Midland counties. We have currently identified 64 proved undeveloped drilling locations there and believe this acreage has significant resource potential in the Spraberry and Wolfcamp intervals for additional drilling opportunities. We also continue to explore and consider opportunities to further expand our oilfield servicing revenues through additional investment in field service equipment. However, the majority of our capital spending is discretionary, and the ultimate level of expenditures will be dependent on our assessment of the oil and gas business environment, the number and quality of oil and gas prospects available, the market for oilfield services, and oil and gas business opportunities in general.

We have in place both a stock repurchase program and a limited partnership interest repurchase program under which we expect to continue spending during 2014. For the nine month period ended September 30, 2014, we have spent $2.79 million under these programs.

 

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Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Company is a smaller reporting company and no response is required pursuant to this Item.

 

Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As of the end of the current reported period covered by this report, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective with respect to the recording, processing, summarizing and reporting, within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms, of information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act.

There were no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended September 30, 2014 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.

 

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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

None.

 

Item 1A. RISK FACTORS

The Company is a smaller reporting company and no response is required pursuant to this Item.

 

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

There were no sales of equity securities by the Company during the period covered by this report.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company purchased the following shares of common stock as treasury shares.

 

2014 Month

   Number of
Shares
     Average Price
Paid per share
     Maximum
Number of Shares
that May Yet Be
Purchased Under
The Program at
Month - End (1)
 

January

     6,214       $ 50.34         336,114   

February

     714       $ 52.21         335,400   

March

     13,684       $ 50.92         321,716   

April

     1,201       $ 55.15         320,515   

May

     2,366       $ 58.33         318,149   

June

     663       $ 61.08         317,486   

July

     6,444       $ 62.18         311,042   

August

     156       $ 65.10         310,886   

September

     13,357       $ 63.69         297,529   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

Total/Average

     44,799       $ 56.99      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

(1) In December 1993, we announced that the Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program whereby we may purchase outstanding shares of the common stock from time-to-time, in open market transactions or negotiated sales. On October 31, 2012, the Board of Directors of the Company approved an additional 500,000 shares of the Company’s stock to be included in the stock repurchase program. A total of 3,500,000 shares have been authorized to date under this program. Through September 30, 2014, a total of 3,202,471 shares have been repurchased under this program for $51,460,829 at an average price of $16.07 per share. Additional purchases of shares may occur as market conditions warrant. We expect future purchases will be funded with internally generated cash flow or from working capital.

 

Item 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None

 

Item 4. RESERVED

 

Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None

 

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Item 6. EXHIBITS

The following exhibits are filed as a part of this report:

 

Exhibit

No.

    

    3.1

   Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PrimeEnergy Corporation (effective July 1, 2009) (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to PrimeEnergy Corporation Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2009)

    3.2

   Bylaws of PrimeEnergy Corporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to PrimeEnergy Corporation Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2010)

  10.4

   Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, FWOE Partners L.P., dated as of August 22, 2005 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to PrimeEnergy Corporation Form 8-K for events of August 22, 2005)

  10.4.1

   Contribution Agreement between F-W Oil Exploration L.L.C. and FWOE Partners L.P. dated as of August 22, 2005 (Incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.4.1 to PrimeEnergy Corporation Form 8-K for events of August 22, 2005)

  10.18

   Composite copy of Non-Statutory Option Agreements (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to PrimeEnergy Corporation Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004)

  10.22.5.9

   Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated July 30, 2010, by and among PrimeEnergy Corporation, the Guarantors Party Hereto (PrimeEnergy Management Corporation, Prime Operating Company, Eastern Oil Well Service Company, Southwest Oilfield Construction Company, and EOWS Midland Company), Compass Bank (successor in interest to Guaranty Bank, FSB) As Administrative Agent and Letter of Credit Issuer, BBVA Compass, As Sole Lead Arranger and Sole Bookrunner and The Lenders Signatory Hereto (BNP Paribas, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Amegy Bank National Association) (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22.5.9 to PrimeEnergy Corporation Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2010)

  10.22.5.9.1

   First Amendment To Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement Among PrimeEnergy Corporation, The Guarantors Party Hereto (PrimeEnergy Management Corporation, Prime Operating Company, Eastern Oil Well Service Company, Southwest Oilfield Construction Company, E O W S Midland Company), Compass Bank (successor in interest to Guaranty Bank, FSB), As Administrative Agent, Letter of Credit Issuer and Collateral Agent and The Lenders Signatory Hereto (Compass Bank, BNP Paribas, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Amegy Bank National Association) effective September 30, 2010 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22.5.9.1 to PrimeEnergy Corporation Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2010).

  10.22.5.9.2

   Second Amendment To Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement Among PrimeEnergy Corporation, The Guarantors Party Hereto (PrimeEnergy Management Corporation, Prime Operating Company, Eastern Oil Well Service Company, Southwest Oilfield Construction Company, E O W S Midland Company), Compass Bank (successor in interest to Guaranty Bank, FSB), As Administrative Agent, Letter of Credit Issuer and Collateral Agent and The Lenders Signatory Hereto (Compass Bank, BNP Paribas, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Amegy Bank National Association) effective June 22, 2011 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22.5.9.2 to PrimeEnergy Corporation Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2011).

  10.22.5.9.3

   Third Amendment To Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement Among PrimeEnergy Corporation, The Guarantors Party Hereto (PrimeEnergy Management Corporation, Prime Operating Company, Eastern Oil Well Service Company, Southwest Oilfield Construction Company, E O W S Midland Company), Compass Bank (successor in interest to Guaranty Bank, FSB), As Administrative Agent, Letter of Credit Issuer and Collateral Agent and The Lenders Signatory Hereto (Compass Bank, BNP Paribas, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Amegy Bank National Association) effective December 8, 2011 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22.5.9.3 to PrimeEnergy Corporation Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011).

  10.22.5.9.4

   Fourth Amendment To Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement Among PrimeEnergy Corporation, The Guarantors Party Hereto (PrimeEnergy Management Corporation, Prime Operating Company, Eastern Oil Well Service Company, Southwest Oilfield Construction Company, E O W S Midland Company), Compass Bank (successor in interest to Guaranty Bank, FSB), As Administrative Agent, Letter of Credit Issuer and Collateral Agent and The Lenders Signatory Hereto (Compass Bank, BNP Paribas, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Amegy Bank National Association) effective June 25, 2012 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22.5.9.4 to PrimeEnergy Corporation Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2012).

 

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Exhibit

No.

    

  10.22.5.9.5

   Fifth Amendment To Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement Among PrimeEnergy Corporation, The Guarantors Party Hereto (PrimeEnergy Management Corporation, Prime Operating Company, Eastern Oil Well Service Company, Southwest Oilfield Construction Company, E O W S Midland Company, Prime Offshore L.L.C.), Compass Bank (successor in interest to Guaranty Bank, FSB), As Administrative Agent, Letter of Credit Issuer and Collateral Agent and The Lenders Signatory Hereto (Compass Bank, Wells Fargo Bank National Association, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Amegy Bank National Association, KeyBank National Association) effective November 26, 2012 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22.5.9.5 to PrimeEnergy Corporation Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012).

  10.22.5.9.6

   Sixth Amendment To Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement Among PrimeEnergy Corporation, The Guarantors Party Hereto (PrimeEnergy Management Corporation, Prime Operating Company, Eastern Oil Well Service Company, Southwest Oilfield Construction Company, E O W S Midland Company, Prime Offshore L.L.C.), Compass Bank (successor in interest to Guaranty Bank, FSB), As Administrative Agent, Letter of Credit Issuer and Collateral Agent and The Lenders Signatory Hereto (Compass Bank, Wells Fargo Bank National Association, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Amegy Bank National Association, KeyBank National Association) effective June 28, 2013 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22.5.9.6 to PrimeEnergy Corporation Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2013).

  10.22.5.9.7

   Assignment Agreement made by and among Amegy Bank National Association, as Assignor, and Compass Bank (successor in interest to Guaranty Bank, FSB), Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, JPMorgan Chase Bank and KeyBank National Association, as Assignees, effective December 23, 2013 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22.5.9.7 to PrimeEnergy Corporation Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013).

  10.22.5.9.8

   Seventh Amendment To Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement Among PrimeEnergy Corporation, The Guarantors Party Hereto (PrimeEnergy Management Corporation, Prime Operating Company, Eastern Oil Well Service Company, Southwest Oilfield Construction Company, E O W S Midland Company, Prime Offshore L.L.C.), Compass Bank (successor in interest to Guaranty Bank, FSB), As Administrative Agent, Letter of Credit Issuer and Collateral Agent and The Lenders Signatory Hereto (Compass Bank, Wells Fargo Bank National Association, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., KeyBank National Association) effective June 26, 2014 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22.5.9.8 to PrimeEnergy Corporation Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2014).

  10.23.1

   Loan and Security Agreement dated July 31, 2013, by and between JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Eastern Oil Well Service Company, EOWS Midland Company and Southwest Oilfield Construction Company (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23.1 to PrimeEnergy Corporation Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2013).

  10.23.2

   Business Purpose Promissory Note dated July 31, 2013, made by Eastern Oil Well Service Company, EOWS Midland Company and Southwest Oilfield Construction Company to JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23.2 to PrimeEnergy Corporation Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2013).

  10.23.3

   Guaranty dated July 31, 2013, made by PrimeEnergy Corporation in favor of JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23.3 to PrimeEnergy Corporation Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2013).

  10.23.4

  

Agreement of Equipment Substitution dated January 15, 2014, by and between JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.

and Eastern Oil Well Service Company, EOWS Midland Company and Southwest Oilfield Construction

Company (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23.4 to PrimeEnergy Corporation Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2014).

  10.24.1

   Loan and Security Agreement dated July 29, 2014, by and between JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Eastern Oil Well Service Company, EOWS Midland Company and Southwest Oilfield Construction Company (filed herewith).

  10.24.2

   Business Purpose Promissory Note dated July 29, 2014, made by Eastern Oil Well Service Company, EOWS Midland Company and Southwest Oilfield Construction Company to JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. (filed herewith).

  10.24.3

   Guaranty dated July 29, 2014, made by PrimeEnergy Corporation in favor of JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (filed herewith).

 

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Exhibit

No.

    

  31.1

   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13(a)-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (filed herewith).

  31.2

   Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13(a)-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (filed herewith).

  32.1

   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).

  32.2

   Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).

101.INS

   XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) Instance Document (filed herewith)

101.SCH

   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (filed herewith)

101.CAL

   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document (filed herewith)

101.DEF

   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document (filed herewith)

101.LAB

   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document (filed herewith)

101.PRE

   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document (filed herewith)

 

 

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SIGNATURES

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

 

    PrimeEnergy Corporation
    (Registrant)
November 13, 2014    

/s/ Charles E. Drimal, Jr.

(Date)     Charles E. Drimal, Jr.
    President
    Principal Executive Officer
November 13, 2014    

/s/ Beverly A. Cummings

(Date)     Beverly A. Cummings
    Executive Vice President
    Principal Financial Officer

 

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EXHIBIT 10.24.1

 

LOGO

LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT

(Equipment)

Loan Number: 1000139244

This Agreement is dated as of July 29, 2014 and is executed by and between JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. (“Lender”), with Lender’s principal office located at 1111 Polaris Parkway, Suite A3 (OH1-1085), Columbus, Ohio 43240 and the borrower identified below (“Borrower”):

 

Borrower Name:  

EASTERN OIL WELL SERVICE COMPANY, and/or EOWS MIDLAND COMPANY

and/or SOUTHWEST OILFIELD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Borrower Address:   9821 KATY FREEWAY, HOUSTON, TX 77024

1. GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST . Borrower grants, pledges and assigns to Lender a security interest in all of Borrower’s respective right, title and interest in and to the property described on the attached Schedule A-1 , now or hereafter arising or acquired, wherever located, together with any and all additions, accessions, parts, accessories, substitutions and replacements thereof, now or hereafter installed in, affixed to or used in connection with said property (the “Equipment”), in all proceeds thereof, cash and non-cash, including, but not limited to, proceeds of notes, checks, instruments, indemnity proceeds, or any insurance on such and any refund or rebate of premiums on such (together with Equipment, “Collateral”). This Agreement secures the prompt payment and complete performance in full when due, whether at the stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise, of all payment and other obligations of Borrower under or in connection with this Agreement, the Business Purpose Promissory Note executed in connection with the Loan Number referenced above with Borrower as the maker (the “Note”), and any and all renewals, extensions or substitutions for any such instrument (including principal, interest, late charges, collection costs, attorney fees and the like) (collectively, the “Obligations”). The absence of any reference to this Agreement in any documents, instruments or agreements evidencing or relating to any Obligations secured hereby shall not limit or be construed to limit the scope of this Agreement. Borrower is and will continue to be (or, with respect to after acquired property, will be when acquired) the legal and beneficial owner of the Collateral free and clear of any Lien except for the security interest created by this Agreement. No effective Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”) financing statement or other instrument providing notice of a security interest in all or any part of the Collateral is on file in any recording office, except those in favor of Lender. At its sole expense, Borrower shall protect and defend Lender’s first priority security interest in the Collateral against all claims and demands whatsoever.

2. MAINTENANCE AND USE. At its sole expense, Borrower shall: (a) repair and maintain the Equipment in good condition and working order and supply and install all replacement parts or other devices when required to so maintain the Equipment or when required by applicable law or regulation, which parts or devices shall automatically become part of the Equipment; (b) use and operate the Equipment in a careful manner in the normal course of its business and only for the purposes for which it was designed in accordance with the manufacturer’s warranty requirements, and comply with all laws and regulations relating to the Equipment, and obtain all permits or licenses necessary to install, use or operate the Equipment; and (c) make no alterations, additions, subtractions, upgrades or improvements to the Equipment without Lender’s prior written consent, not unreasonably withheld, but any such alterations, additions, upgrades or improvements shall automatically become part of the Equipment. Lender has the right upon reasonable notice to Borrower to inspect the Equipment wherever located. The Equipment shall not be removed from the regional location specified on Schedule A-1 without the prior written consent of Lender, not unreasonably withheld. The Equipment will not be used or located outside of the United States of America without the prior written consent of Lender, not unreasonably withheld.

3. INSURANCE. At its sole expense, Borrower at all times shall keep each item of Equipment insured against all risks of loss or damage from every cause whatsoever for an amount not less than the greater of the full replacement value of the Equipment or 100% of the outstanding principal balance of the Note. All insurers shall be reasonably satisfactory to Lender. Borrower shall deliver to Lender satisfactory evidence of such coverage. Proceeds of any insurance covering damage or loss of the Equipment shall be payable to Lender as loss payee and shall be applied as set forth in Section 4 below. If an Event of Default (as defined in Section 12 below) occurs and is continuing, then Borrower automatically appoints Lender as Borrower’s attorney-in-fact with full power and authority in the place of Borrower and in the name of Borrower or Lender to make claim for, receive payment of, and sign and endorse all documents, checks or drafts for loss or damage under any such policy. Each insurance policy will require that the insurer give Lender at least 30 days prior written notice of any cancellation of such policy and will require that Lender’s interests remain insured regardless of any act, error, omission, neglect or misrepresentation of Borrower. The insurance maintained by Borrower shall be primary without any right of contribution from insurance which may be maintained by Lender.

 

 

Eastern Oil Well Service Company – Loan and Security Agreement


4. LOSS OR DAMAGE. Borrower bears the entire risk of loss, theft, damage or destruction of Equipment in whole or in part from any reason whatsoever (“Casualty Loss”). No Casualty Loss to Equipment shall relieve Borrower from the obligation to pay the installment payments or from any other obligation under this Agreement. In the event of Casualty Loss to any item of Equipment, Borrower shall immediately notify Lender of the same and Borrower shall, if so directed by Lender, immediately repair the same. If Lender determines that any item of Equipment has suffered a Casualty Loss beyond repair or a Casualty Loss which substantially and permanently reduces the fair market value of the Equipment (“Lost Equipment”), then Borrower, at its option, shall: (1) immediately replace the Lost Equipment with similar equipment in good repair, condition and working order free and clear of any Liens and deliver to Lender a bill of sale covering the replacement equipment, in which event such replacement equipment shall automatically be Equipment under this Agreement; or (2) on the installment payment due date which is at least 30 but no more than 60 days after the date of the Casualty Loss (“Loss Payment Due Date”), pay to Lender all accrued and unpaid principal, interest, late charges and other amounts then due and payable by Borrower under this Agreement or the Note plus the remaining principal balance of the Note associated with the Lost Equipment as of the Loss Payment Due Date as determined by Lender’s records and a Break Funding Charge (as defined in Section 20 below). Upon payment by Borrower of all amounts due under the above clause (2), the security interest of the Lender in the Lost Equipment will terminate and Lender shall prepare and deliver to Borrower a revised installment payment schedule to the Note that takes into account such partial prepayment of principal.

5. TAXES. Borrower will pay promptly when due all taxes, assessments and governmental charges upon or against Borrower, the Collateral or the property or operations of Borrower, in each case before same becomes delinquent and before penalties accrue thereon, unless and to the extent that same are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings.

6. GENERAL INDEMNITY. Borrower assumes all risk and liability for, and shall defend, indemnify and keep Lender harmless on an after-tax basis from, any and all liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, claims, actions, suits, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees and expenses, of whatsoever kind and nature imposed on, incurred by or asserted against Lender, in any way relating to or arising out of the manufacture, purchase, acceptance, rejection, ownership, possession, use, selection, delivery, operation, condition, sale, return or other disposition of the Equipment or any part thereof (including, without limitation, any claim for latent or other defects, whether or not discoverable by Borrower or any other person, any claim for negligence, tort or strict liability, any claim under any environmental protection or hazardous waste law and any claim for patent, trademark or copyright infringement). Borrower will not indemnify Lender under this section for loss or liability caused directly and solely by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Lender. In this section, “Lender” also includes any director, officer, employee, agent, successor or assign of Lender. Borrower’s obligations under this section shall survive the expiration, cancellation or termination of this Agreement.

7. PERSONAL PROPERTY. Borrower represents and agrees that the Equipment is, and shall at all times remain, separately identifiable personal property. Lender may display notice of its interest in the Equipment by any reasonable identification and Borrower shall not alter or deface any such indicia of Lender’s interest.

8. FINANCIAL REPORTS. Borrowers agree to furnish to Lender: (a) annual unaudited combined financial statements setting forth the financial condition and results of operation of Borrowers (financial statements shall include balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows) within 105 days of the end of each fiscal year of Borrowers; (b) upon Lender’s advanced written request, quarterly financial statements setting forth the combined financial condition and results of operation of Borrowers within 50 days of the end of each of the first three fiscal quarters of Borrowers; and (c) such other financial information as Lender may from time to time reasonably request including, without limitation, financial reports filed by Borrower with federal or state regulatory agencies. All such financial information shall be prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles on a basis consistently applied. Notwithstanding the above requirements, if any Affiliate Credit Agreement (as defined in Section 12 hereof) exists, the financial reporting requirements of Borrower under such Affiliate Credit Agreement shall remain fully applicable to Borrower. Borrower agrees that any affiliate of JPMorgan Chase & Co. that receives any financial reports under any Affiliate Credit Agreement is hereby authorized to deliver complete copies of all such financial reports and related compliance certificates to Lender in satisfaction of Borrower’s obligation to deliver such information to Lender. If for any reason whatsoever an Affiliate Credit Agreement is canceled, discharged or otherwise terminated, then, automatically and without any action by Lender or any other party, all financial reporting requirements which are in effect as of the date immediately prior to the cancellation, discharge or termination of such Affiliate Credit Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, shall be incorporated in this Agreement by reference, and shall be made a part of this Agreement. Borrower will promptly notify Lender in writing with full details if any event occurs or any condition exists which constitutes, or which but for a requirement of lapse of time or giving of notice or both would constitute, an Event of Default under this Agreement or which might materially and adversely affect the financial condition or operations of Borrower. Borrower will promptly notify Lender in writing of the commencement of any litigation to which Borrower may be a party (except for litigation in which Borrower’s or the affiliate’s contingent liability is fully covered by insurance) which, if decided adversely to Borrower would adversely affect or impair the security interest of Lender to the Equipment or which, if decided adversely to Borrower would materially adversely affect the business operations or financial condition of Borrower. Borrower will immediately notify Lender, in writing, of any judgment against Borrower if such judgment would have the effect described in the preceding sentence.

 

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9. NO CHANGES IN BORROWER. Borrower shall not: (a) liquidate, dissolve or suspend its business; (b) sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of all or a majority of its assets, except that Borrower may sell its inventory in the ordinary course of its business; (c) enter into any merger, consolidation or similar reorganization unless it is the surviving corporation; (d) transfer all, or any substantial part of, its operations or assets outside of the United States of America; or (e) without 30 days advance written notice to Lender, change its name, state of incorporation or organization, or chief place of business. There shall be no transfer of more than a 25% ownership interest in Borrower by shareholders, partners, members or proprietors thereof in any calendar year without Lender’s prior written consent. All financial covenants of Borrower under any Affiliate Credit Agreement shall remain fully applicable to Borrower and shall not be violated by Borrower at any time. If for any reason whatsoever an Affiliate Credit Agreement is canceled, discharged or otherwise terminated, then, automatically and without any action by Lender or any other party, all financial covenants which are in effect as of the date immediately prior to the cancellation, discharge or termination of such Affiliate Credit Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, shall be incorporated in this Agreement by reference, and shall be made a part of this Agreement.

10. REPRESENTATIONS. Borrower represents and warrants that: (a) Borrower is a corporation, limited liability company, partnership or proprietorship as stated below Borrower’s signature duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of its organization as stated below Borrower’s signature and Borrower is qualified to do business and is in good standing under the laws of each other state in which the Equipment is or will be located; (b) Borrower’s name as set forth at the outset of this Agreement is its complete and correct legal name as indicated in the public records of Borrower’s state of organization; (c) Borrower has full power, authority and legal right to sign, deliver and perform this Agreement, the Note and all related documents and such actions have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate, company, partnership or proprietorship action; (d) this Agreement, the Note and each related document has been duly signed and delivered by Borrower and each such document constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of Borrower enforceable in accordance with its terms; (e) there is no litigation or other proceeding pending, or to the best of the Borrower’s knowledge, threatened against or affecting Borrower which, if decided adversely to Borrower, would adversely affect, impair or encumber the interest of Lender in the Equipment or would materially adversely affect the business operations or financial condition of Borrower; (f) all balance sheets, income statements and other financial data that have been delivered to Lender (or JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.) with respect to Borrower are complete and correct in all material respects, fairly present the financial condition of Borrower on the dates for which, and the results of its operations for the periods for which, the same have been furnished and have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied, (g) there has been no material adverse change in the condition of Borrower, financial or otherwise, since the date of the most recent financial statements delivered to Lender (or JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.), (h) Borrower’s organizational number assigned to Borrower by the state of its organization is correctly stated below Borrower’s signature; (i) this Agreement and the Note evidence a loan made primarily for business, commercial or agricultural purposes and not primarily for personal, family, or household purposes.

11. OTHER DOCUMENTS; EXPENSES; APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY-IN-FACT. Borrower agrees to sign and deliver to Lender any additional documents deemed desirable by Lender to effect the terms of the Note or this Agreement including, without limitation, Uniform Commercial Code financing statements, all of which Lender is authorized to file with the appropriate filing officers. Borrower hereby irrevocably appoints Lender as Borrower’s attorney-in-fact with full power and authority in the place of Borrower and in the name of Borrower to prepare, sign, amend, file or record any Uniform Commercial Code financing statements or other documents deemed desirable by Lender to perfect, establish or give notice of Lender’s interests in the Equipment or in any collateral as to which Borrower has granted Lender a security interest. Borrower agrees to sign and deliver to Lender any additional documents deemed desirable by Lender to effect the terms of this Agreement. Borrower shall pay upon Lender’s request any out-of- pocket costs and expense paid or incurred by Lender in connection with the above terms of this Agreement or the funding and closing of this Agreement (including, without limitation, all out-of-pocket fees and expenses of any outside counsel to Lender).

12. EVENTS OF DEFAULT. Each of the following events shall constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement and the Note: (a) Borrower fails to pay any installment payment or other amount due under this Agreement or the Note within 10 days of its due date; or (b) Borrower fails to perform or observe any of its obligations in Sections 3, 9, or 18 hereof; or (c) Borrower fails to perform or observe any of its other obligations in this Agreement or the Note within 30 days after Lender notifies Borrower of such failure; or (d) Borrower or any Guarantor fails to pay or perform or observe any term, covenant (including, but not limited to, any financial covenant), agreement or condition contained in, or there shall occur any payment or other default under or as defined in, any loan, credit agreement, extension of credit or lease with a potential liability in an amount equal to or in excess of $100,000.00 in which Lender or any subsidiary (direct or indirect) of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (or its successors or assigns) is the lender, creditor or lessor, other than this Agreement (each an “Affiliate Credit Agreement”) which shall not be remedied within the period of time (if any) within which such Affiliate Credit Agreement permits such default to be remedied; or (e) any statement, representation or warranty made by Borrower in this Agreement or in any document, certificate or financial statement in connection with this Agreement proves at any time to have been untrue or misleading in any material respect as of the time when made; or (f) Borrower or any Guarantor becomes insolvent or bankrupt, or admits its inability to pay its debts as they mature, or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or applies for, institutes or consents to the appointment of a receiver, trustee or similar official for it or any substantial part of its property or any such official is appointed without its consent, or applies for, institutes or consents to any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, debt moratorium, liquidation or similar proceeding relating to it or any substantial part of its property under the laws of any jurisdiction or any such proceeding is instituted against it without stay or dismissal for more than 60 days, or it commences any act amounting to a

 

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business failure or a winding up of its affairs, or it ceases to do business as a going concern; or (g) with respect to any guaranty, letter of credit, pledge agreement, security agreement, mortgage, deed of trust, debt subordination agreement or other credit enhancement or credit support agreement (whether now existing or hereafter arising) signed or issued by any party (each a “Guarantor”) in connection with all or any part of Borrower’s obligations under this Agreement or the Note, the Guarantor defaults in its obligations thereunder or any such agreement shall cease to be in full force and effect or shall be declared to be null, void, invalid or unenforceable by the Guarantor; or (h) Borrower or any Guarantor fails to pay or perform or observe any term, covenant (including, but not limited to, any financial covenant), agreement or condition contained in, or there shall occur any payment or other default under or as defined in any Other Credit Agreement (as defined in Section 20 hereof) which shall not be remedied within the period of time (if any) within which such Other Credit Agreement permits such default to be remedied, regardless of whether such default is waived by any other party to such Other Agreement or such default produces or results in the cancellation of such Other Credit Agreement or the acceleration of the liability, indebtedness or other obligation under such Other Credit Agreement; or (i) Borrower or any Guarantor shall suffer the loss of any material license or franchise when Lender shall reasonably conclude that such loss fairly impairs Borrower’s or such Guarantor’s ability to perform its obligations required under this Agreement or the Note; or (j) Borrower or any Guarantor shall fail to pay any final judgment for the payment of money in an amount equal to or in excess of $50,000.00; or (k) there shall occur in Lender’s reasonable opinion any material adverse change in the financial condition, business or operations of Borrower or any Guarantor.

13. RIGHTS UPON DEFAULT.

13.1. If any Event of Default exists, Lender may exercise in any order one or more of the remedies described in the lettered subparagraphs of this section, and Borrower shall perform its obligations imposed thereby:

(a) Lender may require Borrower to turn over any and all Collateral to Lender.

(b) Lender or its agent may repossess any or all Collateral wherever found, may enter the premises where the Collateral is located and remove it, may use such premises without charge to store or show the Collateral for sale for up to 90 days, and may demand that Borrower cease using the Collateral.

(c) Lender may sell any or all Collateral at public or private sale, with or without advertisement or publication, may lease or otherwise dispose of it or may use, hold or keep it.

(d) Lender may require Borrower to pay to Lender on a demand date specified by Lender, (i) all accrued and unpaid interest, late charges and other amounts due under the Note or this Agreement as of such demand date, plus (ii) the remaining principal balance of the Note as of such demand date, plus (iii) interest at the Overdue Rate on the total of the foregoing from such demand date to the date of payment. “Overdue Rate” means an interest rate per annum equal to the higher of 12% or 2% over the Prime Rate, but not to exceed the highest rate permitted by applicable law. If an Event of Default under section 12(f) of this Agreement exists, then Borrower will be automatically liable to pay Lender the foregoing amounts as of the next installment payment date under the Note unless Lender otherwise elects in writing.

(e) Without demanding payment pursuant to section 13.1(d), increase the interest rate applicable to the principal balance of the Note to the Overdue Rate.

(f) Borrower shall pay all costs, expenses and damages incurred by Lender because of the Event of Default or its actions under this section, including, without limitation any collection agency and/or attorney fees and expenses, and any costs related to the repossession, safekeeping, storage, repair, reconditioning or disposition of the Collateral.

(g) Lender may sue to enforce Borrower’s performance of its obligations under the Note and this Agreement and/or may exercise any other right or remedy then available to Lender at law or in equity.

13.2. Except as otherwise expressly required by Section 12 hereof or by applicable law, Lender is not required to take any legal process or give Borrower any notice before exercising any of the above remedies. If Lender is required to give notice, 10 calendar days advanced notice is reasonable notification. None of the above remedies is exclusive, but each is cumulative and in addition to any other remedy available to Lender. Lender’s exercise of one or more remedies shall not preclude its exercise of any other remedy. No action taken by Lender shall release Borrower from any of its obligations to Lender. No delay or failure on the part of Lender to exercise any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof nor as an acquiescence in any default, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right preclude any other exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right. After any Event of Default, Lender’s acceptance of any payment by Borrower under the Note or this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver by Lender of such default, regardless of Lender’s knowledge or lack of knowledge at the time of such payment, and shall not constitute a reinstatement of the Note or this Agreement if this Agreement has been declared in default by Lender, unless Lender has agreed in writing to reinstate this Agreement and to waive the default. With respect to any Collateral or any Obligation, Borrower assents to all extensions or postponements to the time of payment thereof or any other indulgence in connection

 

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therewith, to each substitution, exchange or release of Collateral, to the release of any party primarily or secondarily liable, to the acceptance of partial payment thereof or to the settlement or compromise thereof, all in such matter and such time or times as Lender may deem advisable.

13.3. If Lender actually repossesses any Collateral, then it will use commercially reasonable efforts under the then current circumstances to attempt to mitigate its damages; provided, that Lender shall not be required to sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any Collateral prior to Lender enforcing any of the remedies described above. Lender may sell or lease the Collateral in any manner it chooses, free and clear of any claims or rights of Borrower and without any duty to account to Borrower with respect thereto except as provided below. If Lender actually sells or leases the Collateral, it will credit the net proceeds of any sale of the Collateral, or the net present value (discounted at the then current Prime Rate) of the rents payable under any lease of the Collateral, against the amounts Borrower owes Lender. The term “net” as used above shall mean such amount after deducting the costs and expenses described in clause (e) of Section 13.1 above. Borrower shall remain liable for any deficiency if the net proceeds are insufficient to pay all amounts to which Lender is entitled hereunder.

14. LATE CHARGES. If any installment payment or other amount payable under the Note or this Agreement is not paid within 10 days of its due date, then as compensation for the administration and enforcement of Borrower’s obligation to make timely payments, Borrower shall pay with respect to each overdue payment on demand an amount equal to the greater of fifteen dollars ($15.00) or five percent (5%) of the each overdue payment (but not to exceed the highest late charge permitted by applicable law) plus any collection agency fees and expenses. The failure of Lender to collect any late charge will not constitute a waiver of Lender’s right with respect thereto.

15. LENDER’S RIGHT TO PERFORM. If Borrower fails to make any payment under this Agreement or fails to perform any of its other obligations in this Agreement (including, without limitation, its agreement to provide insurance coverage), Lender may itself make such payment or perform such obligation, and the amount of such payment and the amount of the expenses of Lender incurred in connection with such payment or performance shall be deemed to be additional principal under the Note which is payable by Borrower on demand.

16. NOTICES; POWER OF ATTORNEY. (a) Any notices and demands under or related to this document shall be in writing and delivered to the intended party at its address stated herein (if to Bank to 1111 Polaris Parkway, Suite 3A – OH1-1085, Columbus, Ohio 43240-2050, to the attention of the Operations Manager). Notice shall be deemed sufficiently given or made (i) upon receipt if delivered by hand, (ii) on the Delivery Day after the day of deposit with a nationally recognized courier service, (iii) on the third Delivery Day after the day of deposit in the United States mail, sent certified, postage prepaid with return receipt requested, and (iv) only if to Lender, on the third Delivery Day after the notice is deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid. “Delivery Day” means a day other than a Saturday, a Sunday, or any other day on which national banking associations are authorized to be closed. Any party may change its address for the purposes of the receipt of notices and demands by giving notice of such change in the manner provided in this provision. (b) With respect to any power of attorney covered by this Agreement, the powers conferred on Lender thereby: are powers coupled with an interest; are irrevocable; are solely to protect Lender’s interests under this Agreement; and do not impose any duty on Lender to exercise such powers. Lender shall be accountable solely for amounts it actually receives as a result of its exercise of such powers.

17. ASSIGNMENT BY LENDER. Lender and any assignee of Lender, with or without notice to or consent of Borrower, may sell, assign, transfer or grant a security interest in all or any part of Lender’s rights, obligations, title or interest in the Collateral, the Note, this Agreement, or the amounts payable under the Note or this Agreement to any entity (“transferee”). The transferee shall succeed to all of Lender’s rights in respect to this Agreement (including, without limitation, all rights to insurance and indemnity protection described in this Agreement). Borrower agrees to sign any acknowledgment and other documents reasonably requested by Lender or the transferee in connection with any such transfer transaction. Borrower, upon receiving notice of any such transfer transaction, shall comply with the terms and conditions thereof. Borrower agrees that it shall not assert against any transferee any claim, defense, setoff, deduction or counterclaim which Borrower may now or hereafter be entitled to assert against Lender. Borrower agrees that Lender may provide loan information and financial information about Borrower on a confidential basis to any prospective transferee.

18. NO ASSIGNMENT OR LEASING BY BORROWER. BORROWER SHALL NOT, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF LENDER: (a) MORTGAGE, ASSIGN, SELL, TRANSFER, OR OTHERWISE DISPOSE OF INTEREST IN THIS AGREEMENT OR THE COLLATERAL OR ANY PART THEREOF; OR (b) LEASE, RENT, LEND OR TRANSFER POSSESSION OR USE OF THE EQUIPMENT OR ANY PART THEREOF TO ANY PARTY; OR (c) CREATE, INCUR, GRANT, ASSUME OR ALLOW TO EXIST ANY LIEN ON ITS INTEREST IN THIS AGREEMENT, THE COLLATERAL OR ANY PART THEREOF.

19. RIGHT OF SETOFF. Borrower grants to the Lender a security interest in the Deposits, and the Lender is authorized to setoff and apply, all Deposits, Securities and Other Property, and Lender Debt against any and all Liabilities. This right of setoff may be exercised at any time and from time to time, without prior notice to or demand on the Borrower and regardless of whether any

 

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Liabilities are contingent, unmatured or unliquidated. In this section: (a) the term “Deposits” means any and all accounts and deposits of the Borrower (whether general, special, time, demand, provisional or final) at any time held by the Lender (including all Deposits held jointly with another, but excluding any ERA or Keogh Deposits, or any trust Deposits in which a security interest would be prohibited by law); (b) the term “Securities and Other Property” means any and all securities and other personal property of the Borrower in the custody, possession or control of the Lender, JPMorgan Chase & Co. or their respective subsidiaries and affiliates (other than property held by the Lender in a fiduciary capacity); and (c) the term “Lender Debt” means all indebtedness at any time owing by the Lender, to or for the credit or account of the Borrower and any claim of the Borrower (whether individual, joint and several or otherwise) against the Lender now or hereafter existing.

20. CERTAIN DEFINITIONS. “Break Funding Charge” means the sum of the differences between (a) each scheduled interest payment which would have been made on the prepaid amount if such prepayment had not occurred and (b) the corresponding fixed- rate interest payment which would be received under an interest rate swap which the Lender shall be deemed to have entered into as of the Prepayment Date (the “Replacement Swap”) covering its payment obligations under an interest rate swap which the Lender shall be deemed to have entered into when the prepaid amount was originally funded, with each such difference discounted to a present value as of the date of prepayment using the fixed interest rate of the Replacement Swap as the applicable discount rate; the Borrower acknowledges that the Lender might not fund or hedge its fixed-rate loan portfolio or any prepayment thereof on a loan-by-loan basis at all times, and agrees that the foregoing is a reasonable and appropriate method of calculating liquidated damages for any prepayment irrespective of whether any of the foregoing hedging transactions have in fact occurred or occurred precisely as stated with respect to the loan evidenced by this Note; all calculations and determinations by the Lender of the amounts payable pursuant to the preceding provisions or of any element thereof, if made in accordance with its then standard procedures for so calculating or determining such amounts, shall be conclusive absent manifest arithmetic error. “Lien” means any security interest, lien, mortgage, pledge, encumbrance, judgment, execution, attachment, warrant, writ, levy, other judicial process or claim of any nature whatsoever by or of any person. “Prime Rate” means the rate of interest per annum announced from time to time by the Lender as its prime rate, provided that the Prime Rate is a reference rate and may not be the Lender’s lowest rate. “Other Credit Agreement” means any agreement applicable to Borrower or any Guarantor or by which Borrower or any Guarantor is bound involving a liability, indebtedness or performance obligation of Borrower or any Guarantor with a potential liability to Borrower or any Guarantor in an amount equal to or in excess of $100,000.00. All terms defined herein are equally applicable to both the singular and plural form of such terms. “Rate Management Transaction” means any transaction (including an agreement with respect thereto) that is a rate swap, basis swap, forward rate transaction, commodity swap, commodity option, equity or equity index swap, equity or equity index option, bond option, interest rate option, foreign exchange transaction, cap transaction, floor transaction, collar transaction, forward transaction, currency swap transaction, cross-currency rate swap transaction, currency option, derivative transaction or any other similar transaction (including any option with respect to any of these transactions) or any combination thereof, whether linked to one or more interest rates, foreign currencies, commodity prices, equity prices or other financial measures.

21. CONDITIONS. Lender is not obligated to make any loan or disburse any principal hereunder unless: (a) Lender has received the Note signed by the Borrower; (b) Lender has received evidence of all required insurance; (c) in Lender’s sole judgment, there has been no material adverse change in the financial condition or business of Borrower or any Guarantor; (d) Borrower has signed and delivered to Lender this Agreement and Lender has signed and accepted this Agreement; (e) Lender has received the documents, instruments and evidence as to satisfaction of the matters specified in any Schedule 2 which may be attached hereto, each of which shall be satisfactory to Lender in form and substance and each document or instrument to be duly authorized, executed and delivered and in full force and effect; (f) Lender has received, in form and substance satisfactory to Lender, such other documents and information as Lender shall reasonably request; and (g) Borrower has satisfied all other reasonable conditions established by Lender.

22. USURY. It is not the intention of the parties to this Agreement to make an agreement that violates any of the laws of any applicable jurisdiction relating to usury (“Usury Laws”). Regardless of any provision in this Agreement, the Note, or any document in connection therewith, Lender shall not be entitled to receive, collect or apply, as interest on any Obligation, any amount in excess of the Maximum Amount (the “Excess”). As used herein, “Maximum Amount” shall mean the maximum amount of interest which would have accrued if the unpaid principal amount of the Obligation outstanding from time to time had borne interest each day at the maximum amount of interest which lender is permitted to charge on the Obligation under the Usury Laws. If Lender ever receives, collects or applies as interest any Excess, such Excess shall be deemed a partial repayment of principal and treated hereunder as such; and if principal is paid in full, any remaining Excess shall be paid to Borrower. In determining whether or not the interest paid or payable under any specific contingency exceeds the Maximum Amount, Borrower and Lender shall, to the maximum extent permitted under the Usury Laws, (a) characterize any non-principal payment as an expense, fee or premium rather than as interest, (b) exclude voluntary prepayments and the effect thereof, and (c) amortize, prorate, allocate and spread in equal parts, the total amount of interest throughout the entire contemplated term of the Obligation so that the interest rate is uniform throughout the entire term of the Obligation; provided that if the Obligation is paid and performed in full prior to the full contemplated term thereof, and if the interest received for the actual period of existence thereof exceeds the Maximum Amount, Lender shall refund to Borrower the Excess, and, such event shall not be subject to any penalties provided by the Usury Laws.

 

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23. GOVERNING LAW. THE INTERPRETATION, CONSTRUCTION AND VALIDITY OF THIS AGREEMENT AND THE NOTE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF OHIO WITHOUT REFERENCE TO CONFLICT OF LAW PROVISIONS WITH RESPECT TO ANY ACTION BROUGHT BY LENDER AGAINST BORROWER TO ENFORCE ANY TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT, BORROWER HEREBY IRREVOCABLY CONSENTS TO THE JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF ANY STATE OR FEDERAL COURT IN OHIO, WHERE THE MAIN OFFICE OF LENDER IS LOCATED.

24. MISCELLANEOUS. (a) Subject to the limitations herein, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, administrators, successors and assigns. (b) This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, which together shall constitute a single instrument. (c) Section and paragraph headings in this Agreement are for convenience only and have no independent meaning. (d) The terms of this Agreement shall be severable and if any term thereof is declared unconscionable, invalid, illegal or void, in whole or in part, the decision so holding shall not be construed as impairing the other terms of this Agreement and this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect as if such invalid, illegal, void or unconscionable term were not originally included herein. (e) All indemnity obligations of Borrower under this Agreement and all rights, benefits and protections provided to Lender by warranty disclaimers shall survive the cancellation, expiration or termination of this Agreement. (f) Lender shall not be liable to Borrower for any indirect, consequential or special damages for any reason whatsoever. (g) This Agreement may be amended, but only by a written amendment signed by Lender and Borrower. (h) If this Agreement is signed by more than one Borrower, each of such Borrowers shall be jointly and severally liable for payment and performance of all of Borrower’s obligations under this Agreement. (i) This Agreement represents the final, complete and entire agreement between the parties hereto, and there are no oral or unwritten agreements or understandings affecting this Agreement or the Collateral. (j) Borrower agrees that Lender is not the agent of any manufacturer or supplier, that no manufacturer or supplier is an agent of Lender, and that any representation, warranty or agreement made by manufacturer, supplier or by their employees, sales representatives or agents shall not be binding on Lender. (k) In order to secure all obligations of Borrower under this Agreement and the Note, Borrower assigns and grants to Lender a security interest in: all rights, powers and privileges of Borrower under any lease of any Equipment hereafter authorized in writing by Lender; and all funds, balances, accounts, proceeds of collateral and/or other property of any kind of Borrower or in which Borrower has an interest now or hereafter in the possession, custody, or control of Lender and any of its direct or indirect affiliates and subsidiaries, including, without limitation, J.P. Morgan Securities Inc.

25. GOVERNMENT REGULATION. Borrower shall not (a) be or become subject, at any time, to any law, regulation, or list of any government agency (including, without limitation, the U.S. Office of Foreign Asset Control list) that prohibits or limits Lender from making any advance or extension of credit to Borrower or from otherwise conducting business with Borrower or (b) fail to provide documentary and other evidence of Borrower’s identity as may be requested by Lender at any time to enable Lender to verify Borrower’s identity or to comply with any applicable law or regulation, including, without limitation, Section 326 of the USA Patriot Act of 2001, 31 U.S.C. Section 5318.

26. USA PATRIOT ACT NOTIFICATION. The following notification is provided to Borrower pursuant to Section 326 of the USA Patriot Act of 2001, 31 U.S.C. Section 5318:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT PROCEDURES FOR OPENING A NEW ACCOUNT. To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, Federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person or entity that opens an account, including any deposit account, treasury management account, loan, other extension of credit, or other financial services product. What this means for Borrower: When Borrower opens an account, if Borrower is an individual, Lender will ask for Borrower’s name, tax payer identification number, residential address, date of birth, and other information that will allow Lender to identify Borrower, and if Borrower is not an individual, Lender will ask for Borrower’s name, taxpayer identification number, business address, and other information that will allow Lender to identify Borrower. Lender may also ask, if Borrower is an individual, to see Borrower’s driver’s license or other identifying documents, and if Borrower is not an individual, to see Borrower’s legal organizational documents or other identifying documents.

ALL PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT IRREVOCABLY CONSENT TO THE JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF ANY STATE OR FEDERAL COURT IN OHIO, AND WAIVE ALL RIGHTS TO TRIAL BY JURY, IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM BROUGHT BY ANY PARTY AGAINST ANY OTHER PARTY ON ANY MATTER WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF, IN CONNECTION WITH OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE NOTE OR THIS AGREEMENT.

 

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EASTERN OIL WELL SERVICE COMPANY   JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
(Borrower)   (Lender)
By:   LOGO     By:   LOGO
 

 

     

 

  Beverly A. Cummings      
Title:  

Executive Vice President

    Title:  

Authorized Officer

      Acceptance Date:  

7-30-14

Borrower Organization Information: A CORPORATION organized under the laws of the State of WV with State Organization #133998.

 

EOWS MIDLAND COMPANY
(Borrower)
By:   LOGO
 

 

  Beverly A. Cummings
Title:  

Executive Vice President

Borrower Organization Information: A CORPORATION organized under the laws of the State of TX with State Organization #0160993700.

 

SOUTHWEST OILFIELD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
(Borrower)
By:   LOGO
 

 

  Beverly A. Cummings
Title:  

Executive Vice President

Borrower Organization Information: A CORPORATION organized under the laws of the State of OK with State Organization #1900516436.

 

Eastern Oil Well Service Company – Loan and Security Agreement


LOGO

PREPAYMENT ADDENDUM

(Lock-Out Period & Break Funding Premium)

Dated: July 29, 20 14

Loan No: 1000139244

“Note” means Promissory Note having the above Loan Number

“Loan Agreement” means Loan and Security Agreement having the above Loan Number

 

Borrower: EASTERN OIL WELL SERVICE COMPANY, and/or EOWS MIDLAND COMPANY, and/or SOUTHWEST OILFIELD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Reference is made to the Loan Agreement which is by and between JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. (“Lender”) and the above Borrower (“Borrower”) and to the Note made by Borrower in favor of Lender. This Addendum amends and supplements the terms and conditions of the Note and the Loan Agreement. Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms defined in the Loan Agreement shall have the same meaning when used herein. Solely for purposes of the Note and the Loan Agreement, Lender and Borrower agree as follows:

 

1. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in the Note or Loan Agreement, Borrower and Lender agree that Borrower shall not exercise its prepayment rights under this Addendum prior to the end of the Lock-Out Period specified below.

Lock-Out Period : the first 24 months of the Base Term of the Note

 

2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Note or the Loan Agreement, Borrower and Lender agree that so long as no Event of Default has occurred and continues under the Loan Agreement and so long as Borrower gives Lender at least 20 days prior written notice (the “Notice Period”) and so long as the above Lock-Out Period has expired, Borrower may elect to prepay its obligations under the Note and the Loan Agreement by paying to Lender on the installment payment date (a “Prepayment Date”) following the Notice Period the total of the following: (a) all accrued installment payments, interest, taxes, late charges and other amounts then due and payable under the Note and the Loan Agreement; plus (b) the remaining principal balance payable by Borrower under the Note as of said Prepayment Date (hereinafter, the “Principal Balance”); plus (c) a break funding charge equal to the sum of the differences between (i) each scheduled interest payment which would have been made on the prepaid amount if such prepayment had not occurred and (ii) the corresponding fixed-rate interest payment which would be received under an interest rate swap which the Lender shall be deemed to have entered into as of the Prepayment Date (the “Replacement Swap”) covering its payment obligations under an interest rate swap which the Lender shall be deemed to have entered into when the prepaid amount was originally funded, with each such difference discounted to a present value as of the date of prepayment using the fixed interest rate of the Replacement Swap as the applicable discount rate; the Borrower acknowledges that the Lender might not fund or hedge its fixed-rate loan portfolio or any prepayment thereof on a loan-by-loan basis at all times, and agrees that the foregoing is a reasonable and appropriate method of calculating liquidated damages for any prepayment irrespective of whether any of the foregoing hedging transactions have in fact occurred or occurred precisely as stated with respect to the loan evidenced by this Note; all calculations and determinations by the Lender of the amounts payable pursuant to the preceding provisions or of any element thereof, if made in accordance with its then standard procedures for so calculating or determining such amounts, shall be conclusive absent manifest arithmetic error.

 

3. Except as expressly amended or supplemented by this Addendum and other instruments signed by Lender and Borrower, the Note and the Loan Agreement remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

[The next page is the signature page.]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Addendum as of the date first written above.

 

EASTERN OIL WELL SERVICE COMPANY     JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
(Borrower)     (Lender)
By:  

LOGO  

    By:  

LOGO  

  Beverly A. Cummings      
Title:  

Executive Vice President

    Title:  

Authorized Officer

EOWS MIDLAND COMPANY      
(Borrower)      
By:  

LOGO  

     
  Beverly A. Cummings      
Title:  

Executive Vice President

     
SOUTHWEST OILFIELD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY      
(Borrower)      
By:  

LOGO  

     
  Beverly A. Cummings      
Title:  

Executive Vice President

     

 

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LOGO

CO-BORROWER NOTE AND LOAN AGREEMENT ADDENDUM

 

Dated:    July 29 , 20 14
Loan Number:    1000139244
“Note” means:    Business Purpose Promissory Note dated July 29 , 20 14 in the original principal amount of $4,838,400.00 for the above loan number
“Loan Agreement” means:    Loan and Security Agreement dated July 29 , 20 14 for the above loan number
“Borrower” means:    EASTERN OIL WELL SERVICE COMPANY, and/or EOWS MIDLAND COMPANY, and/or SOUTHWEST OILFIELD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
“Lender” means:    JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.

Reference is made to the Note made by the Borrowers in favor of Lender and the Loan Agreement by and between Borrowers and Lender. “Loan Documents” shall mean, collectively, the Note, the Loan Agreement and all documents related thereto (including, but not limited to, any guaranties and any security agreements). Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms defined in the Loan Documents shall have the same meaning when used herein. This Addendum modifies the terms and conditions of the Loan Documents as set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, and in order to induce the execution of the Loan Documents, Borrowers and Lender hereby agree as follows:

 

1. Each of the Borrowers intends to be legally bound by the Note, the Loan Agreement and all other Loan Documents and each Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that it is jointly and severally, and absolutely and unconditionally obligated to pay and perform any and all obligations, liabilities and indemnities of any Borrower under the Note and all other Loan Documents. Each reference to the term “Borrower” in the Loan Documents shall be deemed to refer to each of the Borrowers. Each representation and warranty made by the Borrower in the Loan Documents shall also be deemed to have been made by each Borrower. Each agreement, covenant or undertaking on the part of the Borrower under the Loan Documents shall be deemed individually applicable with respect to each Borrower. Each event constituting a default or event of default under the Loan Documents shall be determined with respect to each of the Borrowers. A separate action or actions may be brought and prosecuted against any Borrower whether an action is brought against any other party or whether any other party is joined in any such action or actions. Each Borrower waives any right to require Lender to: (a) proceed against any other Borrower or other party; (b) proceed against or exhaust any security held from any other Borrower or other party; or (c) pursue any other right or remedy whatsoever available to Lender. Any notice under the Loan Documents that is required to be provided to Borrower shall be effective if provided to any one Borrower. Any consent on the part of Borrower under the Loan Documents shall be effective when provided by any one Borrower and Lender shall be entitled to rely upon any notice or consent given by any one Borrower as being notice or consent given by all Borrowers under the Loan Documents.

 

2.

In the event any obligation of any Borrower under the Loan Documents is deemed to be an agreement by any individual Borrower to answer for the debt, obligation or default of another Borrower (including each other) or as a hypothecation of property as security for any such debt or obligation, each Borrower represents and warrants that: (a) no representation or warranty has been made to said Borrower as to the creditworthiness of any other Borrower, any guarantor or any other obligor, and (b) said Borrower has established adequate means of obtaining from each Borrower, each guarantor and each other obligor on a continuing basis, financial or other information pertaining to each other party’s financial condition. Each Borrower hereby expressly: (i) waives diligence, demand, presentment, protest and notice of every kind and nature whatsoever, (ii) consents to the taking by Lender of any additional security for the obligations relating to any of the Loan Documents, (iii) consents to the alteration or release in any manner of any security now or hereafter held in connection with any obligations now or hereafter relating to any of the Loan Documents, and/or (iv) consents that Lender and any obligor may deal with each other in connection with any obligations relating to any of the Loan Documents or any other obligations, and/or may alter any agreements or contracts now or hereafter existing between them, in any manner whatsoever, including, without limitation, the renewal, extension,

 

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  acceleration, changes in time for payment, and/or increases or decreases in installment payments, rates of interest or other amounts owing, all without in any way altering the liability of each Borrower, or affecting any security for such obligations. If any default or breach be made in the payment or performance of any obligations under any of the Loan Documents or any other obligations or in the terms or conditions of any security held for any such obligations, then Lender is hereby expressly given the right, at its option, to proceed in the enforcement of any of the Loan Documents independently of any other right, remedy or security Lender may at any time hold in connection with such obligations and it shall not be necessary for Lender to proceed upon or against and/or exhaust any other security, right or remedy before proceeding to enforce its rights against any Borrower. Each Borrower further waives any right of subrogation, reimbursement, exoneration, contribution, indemnification, setoff or other recourse in respect of sums paid to Lender by any Borrower.

 

3. This Addendum may be executed in any number of counterparts, which together shall constitute a single instrument.

 

4. Except as expressly amended by this Addendum and other written instruments signed by the party to be bound, the Loan Documents remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the parties hereto have executed this Addendum as of the date first referenced above.

 

EASTERN OIL WELL SERVICE COMPANY
(Borrower)
By:   LOGO
 

 

  Beverly A. Cummings
Title:  

Executive Vice President

EOWS MIDLAND COMPANY
(Borrower)
By:   LOGO
 

 

  Beverly A. Cummings
Title:  

Executive Vice President

SOUTHWEST OILFIELD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
(Borrower)
By:   LOGO
 

 

  Beverly A. Cummings
Title:  

Executive Vice President

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
(Lender)
By:   LOGO
 

 

Title:  

Authorized Officer

 

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LOGO

POST FUNDING CONDITION ADDENDUM TO LOAN AGREEMENT

 

Dated:    July 29 , 20 14
Borrower:    EASTERN OIL WELL SERVICE COMPANY, and/or EOWS MIDLAND COMPANY, and/or SOUTHWEST OILFIELD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Loan Agreement:   

Loan Agreement No. 1000139244 dated July 29, 2014 with Master Loan and Security Agreement dated

July 29, 2014

Reference is made to the above Loan Agreement, which is by and between JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. (“Lender”) and the above Borrower (“Borrower”). As used herein: “Loan Agreement” shall mean the Loan Agreement described above and any documents relating thereto; and “Equipment” shall mean the equipment covered by the Loan Agreement. This Addendum amends and supplements the terms and conditions of the Loan Agreement. Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms defined in the Loan Agreement shall have the same meaning when used herein.

For good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, and solely for purposes of the above Loan Agreement . Lender and Borrower hereby agree as follows.

 

1. Borrower has requested that Lender pay all or part of the amount being financed under the Loan Agreement prior to all funding conditions established by Lender (“Funding Conditions”) being satisfied. In order to induce Lender to pay all or part of the amount being financed under the Loan Agreement prior to all Funding Conditions being satisfied, Borrower and Lender agree that it shall be an additional event of default under the Loan Agreement if Borrower fails to satisfy any of the following conditions within ninety (90) days of Lender’s Acceptance Date of the Loan Agreement:

 

  (a) In accordance with applicable state law, Borrower shall cause Lender to be identified as first and sole lien holder on the certificates of title and other ownership registration documents (the “Certificates of Title”) issued for each item of Equipment which constitutes a motor vehicle, a vehicle or a trailer (hereinafter, a “vehicle”) for purposes of any applicable state law; and

 

  (b) Borrower shall deliver Certificates of Title for each items of Equipment which is a vehicle that conform to the above requirements to Lender to hold during the Term of the Loan Agreement.

 

2. Any and all documents required by the above terms and conditions shall be satisfactory, in form and substance, to Lender.

 

3. Except as expressly amended by this Addendum, the Loan Agreement remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Addendum as of the date first referenced above.

 

EASTERN OIL WELL SERVICE COMPANY     JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
(Borrower)     (Lender)
By:   LOGO     By:  

LOGO

 

 

     

 

  Beverly A. Cummings      
Title:  

Executive Vice President

    Title:  

Authorized Officer

EOWS MIDLAND COMPANY      
(Borrower)      
By:   LOGO      
 

 

     
  Beverly A. Cummings      
Title:  

Executive Vice President

     
SOUTHWEST OILFIELD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY      
(Borrower)      
By:  

LOGO

     
 

 

     
  Beverly A. Cummings      
Title:  

Executive Vice President

     

 

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EXHIBIT 10.24.2

 

LOGO

BUSINESS PURPOSE PROMISSORY NOTE

 

Date:    July 29, 20 14
Loan Number:    1000139244
Amount:    $4,838,400.00

This Note is executed together with the Loan and Security Agreement referencing the Loan Number referred to above (“Loan and Security Agreement”) and is

executed at  

Houston

  ,  

Texas

 
  (City)     (ST)  

For value received, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the undersigned (“Borrower”) promises to pay to the order of JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. (“Lender”) in lawful money of the United States of America at Lender’s principal office or at such other place as Lender may designate from time to time, in lawful money of the United States of America, the principal sum of Four Million Eight Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred and 00/100ths Dollars ($4,838,400.00) , or such lesser portion thereof as may have from time to time been disbursed to, or for the benefit of Borrower, and as remains unpaid pursuant to the books or records of Lender, together with interest at the Interest Rate set forth below on the unpaid balance of principal advanced from the date(s) of disbursement until paid in full as set forth below. Principal sums(s) disbursed and repaid will not be available for redisbursement. Interest shall be calculated on a 360 day year basis with each month consisting of 30 days.

Interest Rate: Three and 40/100ths percent (3.40%) per annum

1. The term of this Note (“Base Term”) begins on the Commencement Date and continues for the number of months after the Commencement Date as stated in Section 2 below. The Commencement Date is the date that Lender accepts this Note by initially disbursing principal hereunder.

2. During the Base Term, Borrower shall pay installments of principal and interest in the amounts and on the dates stated below:

(a) Base Term: 60 months

(b) Amount of each installment payment due during the Base Term (includes principal and interest)

60         Monthly @                             $87,802.43

(c) The first installment payment during the Base Term shall be paid one month after the Commencement Date and all subsequent installment payments shall be paid on the same day of each month thereafter until paid in full.

3. On or before the date of this Note, Borrower shall pay a set-up/filing fee in the amount of $0.00 .

4. Payments shall be allocated between principal, interest and fees, if any, in the discretion of Lender. Borrower may not prepay the principal sum. Borrower’s obligation to pay all installment payments and all other amounts payable under this Note is absolute and unconditional under any and all circumstances and shall not be affected by any circumstances of any character including, without limitation, (a) any setoff, claim, counterclaim, defense or reduction which Borrower may have at any time against Lender or any other party for any reason, or (b) any defect in the condition, design or operation of, any lack of fitness for use of, any damage to or loss of, or any lack of maintenance or service for any of the Equipment except as required in the Loan Agreement.

5. This Note is entitled to the benefits, and is subject to the terms and requirements of, the Loan Agreement executed by Borrower and Lender, which Loan Agreement, among other things, (a) provides for the making of the loan evidenced hereby, and (b) provides for events of default, acceleration and other remedies. Borrower waives presentment, demand, protest or notice of any kind in connection with this Note.

 

Eastern Oil Well Service Company - Promissory Note


6. THE INTERPRETATION, CONSTRUCTION AND VALIDITY OF THIS NOTE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF OHIO. INTEREST TO BE CHARGED BY THE LENDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY FEDERAL LAW (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION 12 U.S.C. SECTION 85 AND 1831u) AND THE LAW OF THE STATE OF OHIO, WHERE THE MAIN OFFICE OF THE LENDER IS LOCATED. LENDER AND BORROWER IRREVOCABLY CONSENT TO THE JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF ANY STATE OR FEDERAL COURT IN OHIO, AND WAIVE ALL RIGHTS TO TRIAL BY JURY, IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM BROUGHT BY ANY PARTY AGAINST ANY OTHER PARTY ON ANY MATTER WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF, IN CONNECTION WITH OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THIS INSTRUMENT.

 

EASTERN OIL WELL SERVICE COMPANY
(Borrower)
By:   LOGO
 

 

  Beverly A. Cummings
Title:  

Executive Vice President

EOWS MIDLAND COMPANY
(Borrower)
By:   LOGO
 

 

  Beverly A. Cummings
Title:  

Executive Vice President

SOUTHWEST OILFIELD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
(Borrower)
By:   LOGO
 

 

  Beverly A. Cummings
Title:  

Executive Vice President

 

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EXHIBIT 10.24.3

 

LOGO

GUARANTY

(For a Specific Loan)

(Limited)

Loan Number: 1000139244

“Loan Documents” means, collectively, all present and future promissory notes, loan agreements, security agreements and other agreements, instruments and documents related to the loan or other extension of credit made by the Bank identified herein, as the lender or creditor, to the Borrower identified herein which relate to the Loan Number set forth above, and any amendment to or replacement or substitution for any such agreements or documents.

 

Borrower Name: EASTERN OIL WELL SERVICE COMPANY, and/or EOWS MIDLAND COMPANY, and/or SOUTHWEST OILFIELD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

1. For valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the undersigned (“Guarantor”) unconditionally guarantees to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (hereinafter called the “Bank”) the full and prompt performance by the Borrower identified above (hereinafter called “Borrower” of all obligations which “Borrower” now has or may hereafter have to the Bank under the Loan Documents (as defined herein), whether now existing or hereafter arising, and unconditionally guarantees the prompt payment when due, (whether at scheduled maturity, upon acceleration or otherwise) of any and all sums, indebtedness and liabilities of whatsoever nature under the Loan Documents, due or to become due, direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, now or hereafter at any time owed or contracted by Borrower to the Bank under the Loan Documents, and all costs and expenses of and incidental to collection of any of the foregoing, including reasonable attorneys’ fees (all of the foregoing hereinafter called “Obligations”).

2. This is an absolute and unconditional guarantee of payment and not a guarantee of collection. The Bank shall not be required, as a condition of the liability of Guarantor, to resort to, enforce or exhaust any of its remedies against the Borrower or any other party who may be liable for payment on any of the Obligations or to resort to, marshal, enforce or exhaust any of its remedies against any leased property or any property given or held as security for this Guaranty or any of the Obligations. Guarantor’s maximum liability hereunder is limited to the sum of: (a) $4,838,400.00 of the sum of (i) the outstanding Obligations on the Determination Date (hereinafter defined) and (ii) the Reinstated Obligations (hereinafter defined); and (b) all interest, charges and penalties that have accrued and from time to time continue to accrue on one hundred percent (100%) of the Obligations; and (c) all charges, costs, expenses, and fees as referred to in Section 8 hereof. The “Determination Date” shall be the first date that the Bank makes demand for payment upon the Guarantor. “Reinstated Obligations” means the amounts described in Section 7 hereof that Borrower paid prior to the Determination Date and that the Bank was required to return as the result of the bankruptcy, insolvency, or reorganization of Borrower or as the result of any other fact or circumstance.

3. Guarantor hereby waives and grants to the Bank, without notice to Guarantor and without in any way affecting Guarantor’s liability, the right at any time and from time to time, to extend other and additional credit, leases, loans or financial accommodations to Borrower apart from the Obligations, to deal in any manner as it shall see fit with any of the Obligations and with any leased property or security for any of the Obligations, including, but not limited to, (i) accepting partial payments on account of any of the Obligations, (ii) granting extensions or renewals of all, or any part of, the Obligations, (iii) releasing, surrendering, exchanging, dealing with, abstaining from taking, taking, abstaining from perfecting, perfecting, or accepting substitutes for any or all leased property or security which it holds or may hold for any of the Obligations, (iv) modifying, waiving, supplementing or otherwise changing any of the terms, conditions or provisions contained in any of the Obligations, and (v) the addition or release of any other party or person liable hereon, liable on the Obligations or liable on any other guaranty executed to guarantee any of the Obligations. Guarantor hereby agrees that any and all settlements, compromises, compositions, accounts stated and agreed balances made in good faith between the Bank and Borrower shall be binding upon Guarantor. No postponement or delay on the part of the Bank in the enforcement of any right hereunder shall constitute a waiver of such right.

4. Every right, power and discretion herein granted to the Bank shall be for the benefit of the successors or assigns of the Bank and of any transferee or assignee of any of the Obligations covered by this Guaranty. In the event any of the Obligations shall be transferred or assigned, every reference herein to the Bank shall be construed to mean, as to such Obligations, the transferee or assignee thereof. This Guaranty shall be binding upon each of the Guarantor’s executors, administrators, heirs, successors, and assigns.

 

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5. This Guaranty shall continue in force for so long as Borrower shall be obligated to the Bank with respect to any of the Obligations. Guarantor expressly waives notice of the incurring by Borrower of any and all Obligations to the Bank. Guarantor also waives presentment, demand of payment, protest, notice of dishonor or nonpayment of or nonperformance of any and all Obligations.

6. Until Borrower and Guarantor have fully performed all of their obligations to the Bank (including, without limitation, payment in full in cash of all Obligations), Guarantor hereby waives any claims or rights which Guarantor might now have or hereafter acquire against Borrower or any other person primarily or contingently liable on any of the Obligations, which claims or rights arise from the existence or performance of Guarantor’s obligations under this Guaranty or any other guaranty or under any instrument or agreement with respect to any leased property or any property constituting collateral or security for this Guaranty or any other guaranty, including, without limitation, any right of subrogation, reimbursement, exoneration, contribution, indemnification, or any right to participate in any claim or remedy of the Bank or any other creditor which Guarantor now has or hereafter acquires, whether such claim or right arises in equity, under contract or statute, at common law, or otherwise.

7. The Bank’s rights hereunder shall be reinstated and revived, and this Guaranty shall be fully enforceable, with respect to any amount at any time paid on account of the Obligations which thereafter shall be required to be restored or returned by the Bank upon the bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization of Borrower, Guarantor, or any other person, or as a result of any other fact or circumstance, all as though such amount had not been paid.

8. Guarantor shall pay to the Bank all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred by the Bank in the enforcement or attempted enforcement of this Guaranty, whether or not suit is filed in connection therewith, or in the exercise by the Bank of any right, privilege, power or remedy conferred by this Guaranty.

9. Guarantor agrees that: (a) Guarantor shall not liquidate, dissolve, or suspend its business; (b) Guarantor shall not sell, transfer, or otherwise dispose of all, or a majority of, its assets, except that Guarantor may sell Guarantor’s inventory in the ordinary course of Guarantor’s business; and (c) Guarantor shall not enter into any merger, consolidation or similar reorganization unless such Guarantor is the surviving entity. There shall be no transfer of more than a 25% ownership interest in Guarantor by shareholders, partners, members or proprietors thereof in any calendar year without the Bank’s prior written consent. Guarantor assigns and grants to the Bank a security interest in all funds, balances, accounts, proceeds of collateral and/or other property of any kind of Guarantor or in which Guarantor has an interest now or hereafter in the possession, custody, or control JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and any of its direct or indirect affiliates and subsidiaries, including, without limitation, J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. All financial covenants of Guarantor under any Affiliate Credit Agreement (as defined in Section 10 hereof) shall remain fully applicable to Guarantor and shall not be violated by Guarantor at any time. If for any reason whatsoever an Affiliate Credit Agreement is canceled, discharged or otherwise terminated, then, automatically and without any action by Lender or any other party, all financial covenants which are in effect as of the date immediately prior to the cancellation, discharge or termination of such Affiliate Credit Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, shall be incorporated in this Guaranty by reference, and shall be made a part of this Guaranty.

10. Guarantor agrees to furnish the following to the Bank as long as any the Obligations remains unpaid or any credit is available to Borrower under any of the Obligations: (a) annual audited financial statements setting forth the financial condition and results of operation of Guarantor (financial statements shall include balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, and all notes thereto) within 105 days of the end of each fiscal year of Guarantor; (b) quarterly financial statements setting forth the financial condition and results of operation of Guarantor within 50 days of the end of each of the first three fiscal quarters of Guarantor; and (c) such other financial information as the Bank may from time to time request including, without limitation, financial reports filed by Guarantor with federal or state regulatory agencies. All financial statements shall be prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles on a basis consistently applied. Guarantor will promptly notify the Bank in writing with full details if any event occurs or any condition exists which might materially and adversely affect the financial condition of Guarantor or any affiliate of Guarantor. Guarantor will promptly notify the Bank in writing of the commencement of any litigation to which Guarantor or any of its affiliates may be a party (except for litigation in which Guarantor’s or the affiliate’s contingent liability is fully covered by insurance) which, if decided adversely to Guarantor materially adversely affect the financial condition of Guarantor. Guarantor will immediately notify the Bank, in writing, of any judgment against Guarantor if such judgment would have the effect described in the preceding sentence. Notwithstanding the above requirements, if any Affiliate Credit Agreement exists, the financial reporting requirements of Guarantor under such Affiliate Credit Agreement shall remain fully applicable to Guarantor, and shall replace the financial reporting requirements set forth above. Guarantor agrees that any affiliate of JPMorgan Chase & Co. that receives any financial reports under any Affiliate Credit Agreement is hereby authorized to deliver complete copies of all such financial reports and related compliance certificates to the Bank in satisfaction of Guarantor’s obligation to deliver such information to the Bank. If for any reason whatsoever an Affiliate Credit Agreement is canceled, discharged or otherwise terminated and if no other Affiliate Credit Agreement remains in effect as to Guarantor, then, automatically and without any action by the Bank or any other party, all financial reporting requirements which are in effect as of the date immediately prior to the cancellation, discharge or termination of such Affiliate Credit Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, shall be incorporated in this Guaranty by reference, and shall be made a part of this Guaranty. “Affiliate Credit Agreement” means any loan, credit agreement, extension of credit, lease, or guaranty applicable to Guarantor or by which Guarantor is bound and in which the Bank or any subsidiary (direct or indirect) of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (or its successors or assigns) is the lender, creditor or lessor.

 

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11. Reserved.

12. If there is more than one Guarantor, the obligations under this Guaranty are joint and several. In addition, each Guarantor under this Guaranty shall be jointly and severally liable with any other guarantor of the Obligations. If the Bank elects to enforce its rights against fewer than all guarantors of the Obligations, that election does not release the Guarantor from its obligations under this Guaranty. The compromise or release of any of the obligations of any of the other guarantors or Borrower shall not serve to waive, alter or release the Guarantor’s obligations. The failure of any person or entity to sign this Guaranty shall not discharge the liability of any other Guarantor. Each Guarantor shall provide its own financial statements according to the terms of the foregoing section.

13. Guarantor represents and warrants that Guarantor has relied exclusively on Guarantor’s own independent investigation of Borrower, the leased property and the collateral for Guarantor’s decision to guarantee Borrower’s Obligations now existing or thereafter arising. Guarantor agrees that Guarantor has sufficient knowledge of the Borrower, the leased property, and the collateral to make an informed decision about this Guaranty, and that the Bank has no duty or obligation to disclose any information in its possession or control about Borrower, the leased property, and the collateral to Guarantor. Guarantor warrants to the Bank that Guarantor has adequate means to obtain from Borrower on a continuing basis information concerning the financial condition of Borrower and that Guarantor is not relying on the Bank to provide such information either now or in the future. This Guaranty remains fully enforceable irrespective of any claim, defense or counterclaim which Borrower may or could assert on any of the Obligations including but not limited to failure of consideration, breach of warranty, payment, statute of frauds, statute of limitations, fraud, bankruptcy, accord and satisfaction, and usury, same of which Guarantor hereby waives along with any standing by Guarantor to assert any said claim, defense or counterclaim.

14. This Guaranty contains the entire agreement of the parties and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, oral or written, with respect to the subject matter hereof. This Guaranty is not intended to replace or supersede any other guaranty which Guarantor has entered into or may enter into in the future. Any Guarantor may enter into additional guaranties in the future, and such guaranties are not intended to replace or supersede this Guaranty unless specifically provided in that additional guaranty. The interpretation, construction and validity of this Guaranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of Ohio without reference to conflict of laws. With respect to any action brought by the Bank against Guarantor to enforce any term of this Guaranty, Guarantor hereby irrevocably consents to the jurisdiction and venue of any state or federal court in Ohio, where the Bank has its principal place of business and where payments are to be made by Borrower and Guarantor.

ALL PARTIES TO THIS GUARANTY WAIVE ALL RIGHTS TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM BROUGHT BY ANY PARTY AGAINST ANY OTHER PARTY ON ANY MATTER WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF, IN CONNECTION WITH OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THIS GUARANTY.

 

PRIMEENERGY CORPORATION      
(Guarantor)      
By:   LOGO      
 

 

     
  Beverly A. Cummings      
Title:  

Executive Vice President

     
Taxpayer ID:  

84-0637348

     
Date of Guaranty:  

July 29, 2014

     

 

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EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Charles E. Drimal, Jr., Chief Executive Officer of PrimeEnergy Corporation, certify that:

 

  1. I have reviewed this Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 of PrimeEnergy Corporation;

 

  2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

  3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

  4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

  (a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

  (b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

  (c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

  (d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

  5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

  (a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

  (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

November 13, 2014    

/s/ Charles E. Drimal, Jr.

    Charles E. Drimal, Jr.
    Chief Executive Officer
    PrimeEnergy Corporation

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Beverly A. Cummings, Chief Financial Officer of PrimeEnergy Corporation, certify that:

 

  1. I have reviewed this Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 of PrimeEnergy Corporation;

 

  2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

  3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

  4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

  (a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

  (b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

  (c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

  (d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

  5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

  (a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

  (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

November 13, 2014    

/s/ Beverly A. Cummings

    Beverly A. Cummings
    Chief Financial Officer
    PrimeEnergy Corporation

EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of PrimeEnergy Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2014, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Charles E. Drimal Jr., Chief Executive Officer of PrimeEnergy Corporation, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

 

  (1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

  (2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Company.

 

/s/ Charles E. Drimal, Jr.

Charles E. Drimal, Jr.

Chief Executive Officer

November 13, 2014

EXHIBIT 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of PrimeEnergy Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2014, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Beverly A. Cummings, Chief Financial Officer of PrimeEnergy Corporation, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

 

  (1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

  (2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Company.

 

/s/ Beverly A. Cummings

Beverly A. Cummings

Chief Financial Officer

November 13, 2014