UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 10-QSB/A

 

(Mark One)

[X]

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

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2007


[  ]

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: 0-32593


 Wentworth Energy, Inc.

(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)


 Oklahoma, United States

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)


 73-1599600

(IRS Employer Identification Number)


 112 E. Oak Street, Suite 200, Palestine, Texas 75801

(Address of principal executive offices)


 (877) 329-8388

(Issuer’s telephone number)


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


Check whether the issuer (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.              Yes [X]    No [  ]


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


State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date: As of August 10 , 2007, 24,298,498 shares of common stock


Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (Check one):  Yes [  ]

No [X]



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Wentworth Energy, Inc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS



 

Page

Part I – Financial Information

 

Item 1 – Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets

3

Interim Consolidated Statements of Operations

4

Interim Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)  

5

Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow

6

Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

7– 26

Item 2 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis

27

Item 3 – Controls and Procedures

36

Part II – Other Information

 

Item 1 – Legal Proceedings

37

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

38

Item 3 – Defaults upon Senior Securities

38

Item 4 – Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

39

Item 5 – Other Information

39

Item 6 – Exhibits

39

Signatures

40

Exhibits

41



The information in this amended Form 10-Q includes the following changes from the original filing on August 21, 2007:


1.

Restatements were made to correct the manner in which deferred finance costs and discounts on convertible debentures and senior secured convertible notes are amortized. APB Opinion No. 21 requires the use of the interest method to amortize these items. We were using the straight-line method, which can be used only if it does not differ materially from the results of the interest method. These changes are described in more detail in Note 21 to the financial statements; and


2.

A restatement was made to reclassify $89,652 between our convertible debentures payable and the related discount on convertible debentures due to a recording error.


All business and historical information is as of the original filing date, does not reflect subsequent events and may include prospective information that has been superseded in subsequent Securities and Exchange Commission filings.





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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION


Wentworth Energy, Inc.


Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets


 

 

June 30, 2007

(Unaudited)

Restated

December 31, 2006

Restated

Assets

 

 

 

Current

 

 

 

    Cash

 

$                            -

$             4,445,489

    Accounts receivable and accrued receivables

 

604,811

604,283

    Unbilled receivables

 

34,839

60,333

    Note receivable

 

300,000

300,000

    Federal income tax receivable

 

133,285

133,285

    Employee receivable

 

3,309

-

    Prepaid expenses

 

551,993

92,368

    Total current assets

 

1,628,237

5,635,758

Long term

 

 

 

Restricted cash

 

1,918,569

2,676,019

Certificate of deposit - restricted

 

77,124

25,430

Oil and gas properties (successful efforts):

 

 

 

     Royalty interest, net

 

224,125

294,552

     Proved oil and gas properties

 

22,076,933

20,847,589

     Unproved oil and gas properties

 

10,258,076

10,251,718

Support equipment, net

 

1,949,238

1,908,000

Equipment, net

 

4,198,862

4,305,878

Deferred finance costs

 

8,824,268

10,339,842

 

 

 

 

Total Assets

 

$           51,155,432

$           56,284,786

Liabilities

 

 

 

Current

 

 

 

    Accounts payable and accrued liabilities    

 

$           18,130,572

$           16,978,975

    Convertible debentures payable

 

1,055,000

1,055,000

    Discount on convertible debentures payable

 

(892,161)

(945,059)

    Senior secured convertible notes payable

 

32,350,000

32,350,000

    Discount on senior secured convertible notes payable

 

(32,349,977)

(32,350,000)

    Due to related parties

 

47,692

47,692

    Deferred gain

 

300,000

300,000

    Derivative contract liabilities

 

15,678,557

95,693,748

    Total current liabilities

 

34,319,683

113,130,356

    Asset retirement obligation

 

228,741

155,241

 

 

 

 

    Total Liabilities

 

34,548,424

113,285,597

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)

 

 

 

Preferred stock , $0.001 par value

 

 

 

    2,000,000 shares authorized

 

 

 

    Nil shares issued and outstanding

 

-

-

Common stock, $0.001 par value

 

 

 

    300,000,000 shares authorized, 24,038,498 and

 

 

 

    23,782,498 issued and outstanding June 30, 2007 and

 

 

 

    December 31, 2006, respectively

 

24,038

23,782

Additional paid in capital

 

32,893,212

26,605,238

Accumulated Deficit

 

(16,310,242)

(83,629,831)

Total Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)

 

16,607,008

(57,000,811)

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)

 

$           51,155,432

$           56,284,786

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.



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Wentworth Energy, Inc.


Interim Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)





 

Three months ended June 30, 2007

Restated


Three months ended June 30, 2006

Restated

Six months ended June 30, 2007

Restated

Six months ended June 30, 2006

Restated

 

 

 

 

 

 

REVENUE

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drilling revenue

 

$                    4,850

$                           -

$            870,013

 $                      -

 

Oil and gas production

 

411,793

         17,752

576,410

          41,889

 

Loss on sale of oil and gas properties

 

(20,520)

-

(20,520)

-

 

TOTAL REVENUE

 

396,123

17,752

1,425,903

41,889

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

 

Production costs

 

206,554

47,298

280,112

68,758

 

Drilling costs

 

52,333

-

518,610

-

 

Salaries and taxes

 

33,762

-

203,654

-

 

Depreciation and depletion

 

337,271

1,481

527,655

1,974

 

Property evaluation costs

 

24,496

22,174

210,877

22,174

 

Impairment of oil and gas properties

 

-

-

11,208

-

 

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES

 

654,416

70,953

1,752,116

92,906   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GROSS LOSS

 

(258,293)

(53,201)

(326,213)

(51,017)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

 

General and administrative

 

5,568,170

5,215,699

8,894,484

7,573,796

 

Finance Costs

 

1,921,489

752,753

3,570,064

916,822

 

 

 

7,489,659

5,968,452

12,464,548

8,490,618

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOSS FROM OPERATIONS

 

(7,747,952)

(6,021,653)

(12,790,761)

(8,541,635)

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER (REVENUE) EXPENSE ITEMS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

(32,874)

(3,616)

(95,159)

(6,813)

 

Equity in loss of investment

 

-

117,942

-

117,942

 

(Gain) Loss on derivative contracts

 

(42,017,169)

(16,758,387)

(80,015,191)

4,004,866

 

 

(42,050,043)

16,644,061

(80,110,350)

4,115,995

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS)

 

$           34,302,091

$          10,622,408

$       67,319,589

$    (12,657,630)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BASIC EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE

 

$                      1.42

$                     0.66

$                  2.81

$               (0.80)

DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE

 

$                      1.36

$                     0.66

$                  2.68

$               (0.80)

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING

 

 

 

 

     Basic

24,154,231

16,145,732

23,968,325

15,890,850

     Diluted

25,271,399

16,145,732

25,085,532

15,890,850

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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





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Wentworth Energy, Inc.


Interim Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) (Unaudited)


 

Common Stock

Additional

Paid-In Capital

Accumulated

Deficit

Total

Number

of Shares

Par Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2006

(restated)

23,782,498

$          23,782

$       26,605,238

$     (83,629,831)

$     (57,000,811)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of common stock

36,000

36

36,684

-

36,720

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of common stock upon

exercise of options

220,000

220

79,780

-

80,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock based compensation

-

-

6,171,510

-

6,171,510

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income for the six months

ended June 30, 2007 (restated)

-

-

-

67,319,589

     67,319,589

Balance, June 30, 2007 (restated)

24,038,498

$          24,038

$       32,893,212

$     (16,310,242)

$       16,607,008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.





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Wentworth Energy, Inc.


Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow (Unaudited)


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2007

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2006

Restated

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) for the period

 

 

 

 

$           67,319,589

$               (12,657,630)

 

Add (deduct) non-cash items

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and depletion

 

 

 

 

527,655

1,974

 

 

Stock based compensation

 

 

 

6,012,322

5,785,460

 

 

Amortization of discount on convertible notes and debentures

 

52,921

530,431

 

 

(Gain) loss on derivative contracts

 

 

 

(80,015,191)

4.004,866

 

 

Equity in loss of investment

 

 

-

117,942

 

 

Amortization of deferred financing costs

 

 

1,515,574

113,411

 

 

Accretion of asset retirement obligation liability

 

 

21,956

-

 

 

Impairment of oil and gas properties

 

 

 

11,208

-

 

 

Loss on equipment sale

 

 

 

20,520

-

 

 

Stock issued for services and other

 

 

 

159,188

311,990

 

Changes in non-cash working capital items

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable and accrued receivables

 

 

21,657

(11,309)

 

 

Prepaid expenses, deposits and other

 

 

 

(459,625)

(549,440)

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

 

1,151,597

269,924

 

 

Due to related parties

 

 

 

36,720

169,609

 

Cash used in operating activities

 

 

(3,623,909)

(1,912,772)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in restricted cash, net

 

 

757,450

-

 

Purchase of CD - restricted

 

 

(51,694)

-

 

Cash invested in Redrock Oil Sands, Inc.

 

 

-

(5,468)

 

Additions to property and equipment

 

 

(281,404)

(26,723)

 

Additions to oil and gas properties

 

 

 

(1,425,932)

(2,139,261)

 

Proceeds from sale of oil and gas property

 

 

 

100,000

-

 

Cash used in investing activities

 

 

 

(901,580)

(2,171,452)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred financing costs

 

 

 

 

-

(172,000)

 

Share subscriptions payable

 

 

 

 

-

(1,500)

 

Proceeds from convertible debentures/notes payable, net of related costs

-

2,000,000

 

Common stock issued for cash, including exercise of options

 

80,000

1,911,774

 

Borrowings from overdrafts payable

 

-

247,827

 

Cash provided by financing activities

 

 

 

80,000

3,986,101

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHANGE IN CASH DURING PERIOD

 

 

 

(4,445,489)

(98,123)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD

 

 

 

 

4,445,489

107,397

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH, END OF PERIOD

 

 

 

 

$                            -

$                        9,274

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid

 

 

$                705,693

$                               -

 

Common stock issued for reduction of payables

 

 

$                            -

$                     59,225

 

Common stock issued for deferred financing fees

 

 

$                            -

$                   125,250

 

Treasury stock issued for collateral

 

 

$                            -

$                       7,758

 

Discount on convertible debt

 

 

 

$                            -

$                1,500,000

 

Transfer of oil and gas property to equity investments

 

 

$                            -

$                   100,001

 

Issued common stock for conversion of debt

 

 

$                            -

$                   628,500

 

Issued common stock for investment

 

 

$                            -

$                   378,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.




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Wentworth Energy, Inc.


Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


June 30, 2007



1.

Description of Business


Wentworth Energy, Inc. (“Wentworth” or the “Company”) is engaged in oil and natural gas drilling, development and production.  The Company operates two business segments, drilling operations and oil and gas production.  Management reviews and evaluates operations of the two business segments separately.


Drilling operations are conducted by Barnico Drilling, Inc., (“Barnico”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Wentworth.  Barnico engages in land contract drilling of oil and natural gas wells to maximum depths of approximately 8,000 feet.  Until such time as the Company has the capital and is prepared to utilize the rigs on its own properties, Barnico is actively seeking third party contract drilling opportunities for use of its drilling rigs and crews.  As of July 2007, Barnico had entered into a third party contract to drill two wells, with the potential of drilling two additional wells.  Despite this recent contract, management anticipates the demand for contract drilling services may decline over the next 12 months because (a) certain drilling contracts in the market may require drilling rigs capable of drilling wells which are beyond the capabilities of Barnico’s rigs and (b) there are more drilling competitors in East Texas counties.  Consequently, there can be no assurance that Barnico will continue to be able to deploy its drilling rigs and crew in the future.


The oil and gas production segment is engaged in the development, acquisition and production of oil and natural gas properties.  Wentworth currently has oil and gas interests in Anderson, Freestone, Jones, Leon and Polk Counties, Texas.  The Company’s strategy is to develop low risk, high probability shallow wells on its properties and lease out deeper zones of its properties for royalty interests.  


General

The accompanying unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 have been prepared by management, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).  Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.  These unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2006.

In the opinion of management, all adjustments which are of a normal and recurring nature and are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 have been made.  Results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 are not necessarily indicative of results of operations to be expected for the entire year or any other period.



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Wentworth Energy, Inc.


Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


June 30, 2007


2.

Significant Accounting Policies


a)   Going concern

The accompanying Interim Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared on the basis of accounting principles applicable to a going concern.  Accordingly, they do not give effect to adjustments that would be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern and therefore be required to realize its assets and retire its liabilities in other than the normal course of business and at amounts different from those in the accompanying financial statements.  However, the Company has incurred significant losses from operations and is currently in default on its debt.  These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.  The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon achieving profitable operations and the successful restructuring or refinancing of the current senior secured convertible notes (the “convertible notes”) and convertible debentures. The Company is currently engaged in negotiation with the senior secured convertible noteholders (“convertible noteholders”) regarding the restructuring or refinancing of the convertible notes.  Simultaneously, discussions are underway with potential lenders and investors to secure sufficient funds to refinance the existing convertible notes and convertible debentures, and provide working capital to continue developing the Company’s existing properties.  However, between August 8 and August 13, 2007, the trustee under the deeds of trust securing the Company’s obligations under the convertible notes filed notices of foreclosure sale in the several Texas counties in which the Company’s oil and gas properties are located.  The notices specify a foreclosure sale date of September 4, 2007.  The Company has not yet been able to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement with the convertible noteholders on restructuring or refinancing the convertible notes, nor has the Company yet been able to secure sufficient funding from a third party lender or investor.  If the Company cannot successfully restructure or refinance the existing convertible notes and convertible debentures prior to the scheduled foreclosure date, then the Company will be unable to continue as a going concern and will likely need to file for protection under the federal bankruptcy laws.


b)

Consolidation

The Interim Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and its two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Barnico and Wentworth Oil and Gas, Inc. Wentworth Oil and Gas, Inc. is dormant but has not yet been dissolved. All significant inter-company transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.


Interests in oil and natural gas properties of the Company and its subsidiaries are undivided interests and related assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses are accounted for on a proportionate gross basis.


c)

Deferred finance costs

Finance costs with respect to the 10% convertible debentures totaling $0.3 million were recorded January 12, 2006, and are being expensed using the interest method over the remaining months until maturity of the debentures on January 11, 2009.  The Company also recorded a discount for the convertible debentures, as described in Note 5. Amortization expense through June 30, 2007 was approximately $35,000.

Finance costs with respect to the 9.15% senor secured convertible notes totaling $11.3 million were recorded July 25, 2006 and are being expensed using the interest method over the remaining months until maturity of the notes in July 2009.  The Company also recorded a discount for the notes as described in Note 6.  Amortization expense through June 30, 2007 was approximately $1.48 million.



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Wentworth Energy, Inc.

Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


June 30, 2007


2.

Significant Accounting Policies (continued)


d)

Restricted Cash

In November 2006, the Company leased certain of its oil and gas interests. Under its agreements with the convertible noteholders, the proceeds were to be deposited in, and held in an escrow account.  For this reason, the proceeds were treated as restricted funds and reflected in long-term assets in the Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets.  The escrow account had not been established at the time the transaction closed, and these proceeds were therefore deposited into the Company’s general operating account.  As a result, the Company may not be in compliance with the escrow agreement and convertible notes.  Although the funds were classified for accounting purposes as restricted funds, they remain within the Company’s control in that operating account. The Company has used these funds for ongoing operations.  The remaining cash balance is classified as Restricted on the Company’s Interim Consolidated Balance Sheet.


e)

Earnings (loss) per share

Basic earnings (loss) per share have been calculated based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  The Company uses the treasury stock method of calculating fully diluted per share amounts whereby any proceeds from the exercise of stock options or other dilutive instruments are assumed to be used to purchase common shares at the average market price during the period.  The dilutive effect of convertible securities is reflected in diluted earnings (loss) per share by application of the if-converted method.  Under this method, conversion shall not be assumed for the purposes of computing diluted loss per share if the effect would be anti-dilutive. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, the Company had approximately 25,271,399 and 25,085,532 potentially dilutive shares, respectively, which are included in the calculation of earnings per share.  The Company also had 98,536,201 potential dilutive shares for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, not included in the dilutive calculation because they were antidilutive.  For the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share will be presented separately.  For the three and six months ended June 30, 2006, the diluted loss per share is the same as basic loss per share, because the effect of common stock equivalents is anti-dilutive.


f)

Income taxes

Income taxes are computed using the asset and liability method of accounting in accordance with SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.”  A deferred tax asset or liability is recognized for estimated future tax effects attributable to temporary differences and carryforwards. The measurement of deferred income tax assets is adjusted by a valuation allowance, if necessary, to recognize future tax benefits only to the extent, based on available evidence, it is more likely than not such benefits will be realized. The Company’s deferred tax assets were fully reserved at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006.


Effective January 1, 2007, the Company adopted the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation (“FIN”) No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — An Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109,” or FIN 48. FIN 48 provides detailed guidance for the financial statement recognition, measurement and disclosure of uncertain tax positions recognized in the financial statements in accordance with SFAS No. 109. Tax positions must meet a “more-likely-than-not” recognition threshold at the effective date to be recognized upon the adoption of FIN 48 and in subsequent periods. Upon the adoption of FIN 48, the Company had no unrecognized tax benefits. During the first quarter of 2007, the Company recognized no adjustments for uncertain tax benefits.



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Wentworth Energy, Inc.


Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


June 30, 2007



2.

Significant Accounting Policies (continued)


f)

Income taxes (continued)


The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. No interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions were accrued at June 30, 2007.


The tax years 2004 through 2006 remain open to examination by the major taxing jurisdictions in which the Company operates. Management expects no material changes to unrecognized tax positions within the next twelve months.


3.

Oil and Gas Properties


Anderson, Freestone and Jones Counties, Texas (P.D.C. Ball Properties)

In July 2006,  the Company  purchased a 90% undivided interest in the oil and natural gas fee mineral rights covering 27,557 gross acres (22,682 net acres) in Anderson, Freestone and Jones Counties, Texas (known as “the P.D.C. Ball property”) for $31.1 million which included cash and issuance of Wentworth’s stock. Total capitalized costs at June 30, 2007, net of proceeds from leasing, increased to $30.4 million from $28.9 million at December 31, 2006, and included acquisition, exploration and developmental costs.  


Freestone County, Texas (Brackens Well 1)

On September 11, 2006, Wentworth acquired from an unrelated party an oil and gas lease for approximately 193 acres adjacent to the P.D.C. Ball property in Freestone County, Texas. Wentworth drilled a well (“Brackens Well 1”) on the property, and on February 19, 2007, it began production of natural gas.  Wentworth has a 100% working interest and a 76.25% net revenue interest in the Brackens Well 1 and Wentworth is the operator.


Freestone County, Texas (Redlake Well 1-R)

On November 1, 2006, Wentworth entered into two mineral leases and a joint operating agreement with Marathon Oil (“Marathon”) granting Marathon the right to explore and develop approximately 9,200 acres of Wentworth’s oil and gas mineral interests in the P.D.C. Ball properties in Freestone County, Texas (the “Marathon Leased Property”). The agreements give Marathon the right to explore for oil and gas and develop the Marathon Leased Property in zones below approximately 8,500 feet, subject to a 21.5% royalty interest retained by Wentworth. Under the agreements, Marathon also has the right to participate with Wentworth on a 50% working interest basis on zones above 8,500 feet, with Wentworth retaining a 23% royalty interest. Drilling is performed by Barnico on these wells.


The first well drilled by Barnico above 8,500 feet on the Marathon Leased Property was Redlake 1R, which began production on March 26, 2007.  Marathon and the Company each have a 50% working interest in the well.  In addition, Wentworth has a 54.20% net revenue interest in this well and is the operator. Effective April 17, 2007, the Railroad Commission of Texas granted a name change of Redlake 1R after the Red Lake Gas Unit was plugged and abandoned.  The new name for Redlake 1R is “Studdard & Stewart 1-R.”  



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Wentworth Energy, Inc.


Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


June 30, 2007



3.

Oil and Gas Properties (continued)


Freestone County, Texas (Shiloh Well 1 and Shiloh Well 3)


On January 22, 2007, the Company purchased a 50% working interest in two natural gas wells (“Shiloh Well 1” and “Shiloh Well 3”) on 640 acres in Freestone County, Texas. The purchase price was $0.2 million cash, which was paid out of working capital.  The Company has a net revenue interest of 38.75% and 38.50% in Shiloh Well 1 and Shiloh Well 3, respectively.  The Company is the operator of both wells, which were producing natural gas upon acquisition.


Polk County, Texas

In January 2006, the Company entered into an agreement with an unrelated party pursuant to which Wentworth acquired an 82.5% working interest in an approximately 40 acre oil and gas lease on property located in Polk County, Texas.  The Company purchased the working interest for consideration of $0.1 million cash and $2.0 million for reticulating and completing the well in 2006.


Capitalized Costs Relating to Oil and Gas Producing Activities

 

June 30, 2007

December 31, 2006

Unproved oil and gas properties

$               10,492,122

$             10,456,431

Proved oil and gas properties

22,307,499

20,847,589

Proved oil and gas royalties

353,888

353,888

Support equipment and facilities

2,069,154

1,962,500

Less accumulated depreciation, depletion, amortization

and impairment allowances

(714,291)

(318,549)

Net capitalized costs

$               34,508,372

$             33,301,859


Accumulated depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment allowances include impairment costs of $234,046 as of June 30, 2007 and $204,713 of December 31, 2006. There are no net capitalized costs from the Company’s share of equity method investees.


Costs Incurred in Oil and Gas Property Acquisition, Exploration and Development Activities

 

Three months ended June 30, 2007

Three months ended June 30, 2006

Property acquisition costs

 

 

Proved

 $                               -

$                              -

Unproved, net of proceeds of sale

-

100,000

Total acquisition costs

-

100,000

Exploration costs

-

1,536,580

Development costs

57,328

-

Asset retirement costs

-

35,516


 

Six months ended June 30, 2007

Six months ended June 30, 2006

Property acquisition costs

 

 

Proved

$                    212,500

$                              -

Unproved, net of proceeds of sale

-

163,750

Total acquisition costs

212,500

163,750

Exploration costs

94,839

1,562,273

Development costs

1,207,704

-

Asset retirement costs

96,000

99,041



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Wentworth Energy, Inc.

Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


June 30, 2007



3.

Oil and Gas Properties (continued)


Results of Operations for Oil and Gas Producing Activities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006


 

Three months ended June 30, 2007

Three months ended June 30, 2006

Oil and gas sales

$                    411,793

$                    17,752

 

 

 

Production costs

206,554

47,298

Exploration costs

24,496

22,174

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

289,824

1,481

Impairment of oil and gas properties

-

-

Total oil and gas expense

520,874

70,953

 

 

 

Net profit (loss) on oil and gas operations

(109,081)

(53,201)

Income tax expense

-

-

Results of operations for oil and gas producing activities (excluding corporate overhead and finance costs)

$                 (109,081)

$                  (53,201)



 

Six months ended June 30, 2007

Six months ended June 30, 2006

Oil and gas sales

$                    576,410

$                    41,889

 

 

 

Production costs

280,112

68,758

Exploration costs

210,877

22,174

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

369,979

1,974

Impairment of oil and gas properties

11,208

-

Total oil and gas expense

872,176

92,906

Net profit (loss) on oil and gas operations

(295,766)

(51,017)

Income tax expense

-

-

Results of operations for oil and gas producing activities (excluding corporate overhead and finance costs)

$                (295,766)

$                  (51,017)




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Wentworth Energy, Inc.


Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


June 30, 2007



4.

Related Party Transactions


a)

The Company entered into transactions with related parties for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 as follows.  These amounts have been recorded at the exchange amount, being the amount agreed to by the parties.

 

Three  months ended June 30, 2007

Six  months ended June 30, 2007

 

 

 

Management fees paid to corporations controlled by directors

$              71,528

$          109,301

Rent paid to a corporation controlled by a family member of a director

$                6,636

$              9,039

Rent paid to directors

$                9,600

$            19,200

Consulting fees paid to a director

$            109,740

$          205,320

Rent paid to a director’s family member

$                4,500

$              9,000

Oilfield services fee paid to a director’s family members

$                        -

$            32,895

Note receivable from an entity for which its CEO is a director of the Company

$            300,000

$          300,000


b)

As of June 30, 2007, approximately $48,000 was owed to a family member of a director and corporations controlled by directors of the Company with respect of unpaid fees and expenses.  The amount due to related parties is unsecured, and without interest or stated terms of repayment.



5.

Convertible Debentures Payable


On January 12, 2006, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with a single investor pursuant to which the investor (“debenture holder”) purchased 10% secured convertible debentures (“convertible debentures”) with a principal amount of $1.5 million and warrants to purchase 1,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock until January 12, 2011.  The Company is in default of the terms of its agreements with the debenture holder and, therefore, the debenture holder has the right to demand repayment.  Accordingly, management has classified this debt and the related discount as current liabilities in the Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets.  If the debenture holder demands repayment in cash, the Company does not believe that it will able to make such payment without acquiring additional financing.


The convertible debentures and the warrants issued in conjunction therewith contain provisions which cause the conversion price and exercise price to reset at lower prices under certain circumstances, and for the number of shares issuable in connection therewith to increase by a commensurate amount.  If the conversion price and exercise price reset at a lower price, the Company may not have sufficient shares legally authorized to settle the conversion of the convertible debentures and the exercise of the warrants in shares.




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Wentworth Energy, Inc.

Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


June 30, 2007



5.

Convertible Debentures Payable (continued)


In connection with the convertible debentures, the Company recorded a $1.5 million debt discount due in January 2006 to the value of the equity consideration and beneficial conversion feature of the financing, pursuant to the guidance issued by the Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”).  The debt discount is being amortized using the interest method over the life of the related convertible debentures and approximately $21,424 and $52,898 were expensed as of the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, respectively, and $6,389 and $426,263 were expensed as of the three and six months ended June 30, 2006, respectively.


Because the convertible debentures and the related warrants have a feature wherein the conversion price and exercise price resets, the Company has analyzed the convertible debentures and the related warrants pursuant to EITF 00-19, “Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company's Own Stock”.  In such circumstances, EITF-00-19 requires bifurcation of the conversion feature and the related warrants from the debt and accounting for these instruments as a derivative contract liability with changes in fair value recorded in the Interim Consolidated Statements of Operations.


Pursuant to SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” EITF 00-19, “Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company’s Own Stock,” EITF 00-27, “Application of Issue No. 98-5 to Certain Convertible Instruments,” and EITF 05-2 “The Meaning of ‘Conventional Convertible Debt Instrument’ in EITF Issue No. 00-19,” the original fair value of the embedded beneficial conversion feature and freestanding warrants of $2.4 million has been recorded as a derivative contract liability as the debt is considered non-conventional convertible debt. In addition, the Company is required to report the derivative contract liability at fair value and record the fluctuation to the fair value of the derivative contract liability to current operations. The change in the fair value of the derivative contract liability resulted in a non-cash gain of $1.5 million and $3.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, respectively, and resulted in a non-cash gain and loss, respectively, of $10.9 million and $4.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2006.  The fair value of the derivative contract liability outstanding as of June 30, 2007 was $0.6 million.



6.

Senior Secured Convertible Notes Payable


On July 25, 2006, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with six investors (“convertible noteholders”) pursuant to which the convertible noteholders purchased 9.15% senior secured convertible notes (the “convertible notes”) with a principal amount totaling $32.4 million, and Series A and Series B warrants to purchase, respectively, 46,214,287 and 16,175,000 shares of the Company’s common stock until July 25, 2011 at an initial price of $1.40 per share.


On May 1, 2007, April 30, 2007 and April 26, 2007, the Company received notices from three of its six convertible noteholders demanding full redemption of their convertible notes with an aggregate principal amount of $24.0 million of the $32.4 million total principal balance.  The aggregate redemption price claimed by the three convertible noteholders who provided notices is in excess of $33.6 million.  The Company does not have the funds to redeem the convertible notes.



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Wentworth Energy, Inc.

Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


June 30, 2007



6.

Senior Secured Convertible Notes Payable (continued)


The Company is dependent upon the successful restructuring or refinancing of its existing debt and obtaining adequate financing for its operations and capital needs.  Management is continuing to explore financing opportunities, a process which began in the first quarter with the convertible noteholders and with other potential lenders and investors.  To aid in the evaluation of its options, management engaged a financial advisor to assist in discussions with the convertible noteholders and other potential lenders and investors.  The Company has not been able to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement with the convertible noteholders on restructuring or refinancing the convertible notes, nor has the Company been able to secure sufficient funding from a third party lender or investor.  In addition, between August 8 and August 13, 2007, the trustee under the deeds of trust securing the Company’s obligations under the convertible notes filed notices of foreclosure sale in the several Texas counties in which the Company’s oil and gas properties are located.  The notices specify a foreclosure sale date of September 4, 2007.  If the Company cannot successfully restructure or refinance the existing convertible notes prior to the scheduled foreclosure date, the Company will be unable to continue as a going concern and will likely need to seek protection under the federal bankruptcy laws.


At June 30, 2007, $16.5 million was accrued relating to the restructuring of the convertible notes based on the aggregate redemption price claimed by the three convertible noteholders who delivered the redemption notices described above, and then applying the methodology by which their claimed redemption prices were derived to all convertible noteholders through to August 31, 2007.  The Company disagrees with certain aspects of the defaults asserted in the redemption notices, with the amounts claimed and with the imposition of various aspects of the penalty provisions asserted.  Accordingly, management does not believe that the convertible noteholders are entitled to this amount under the convertible notes.


The convertible notes and the warrants issued in conjunction therewith contain provisions which cause the conversion price and exercise price to reset at lower prices under certain circumstances, and for the number of shares issuable in connection therewith to increase by a commensurate amount.  If the conversion price and exercise price reset at a lower price, there is a potential that the Company may not have sufficient shares legally authorized to be able to settle the conversion of the convertible notes and the exercise of the warrants in shares.


In connection with the notes, the Company recorded a $32,350,000 debt discount based on the value of the equity consideration and beneficial conversion feature of the financing pursuant to the guidance issued by the Emerging Issues Task Force. The debt discount is being amortized using the interest method over the life of the related notes. Accordingly, no amortization relating to these notes was expensed for the six months ended June 30, 2007.



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Wentworth Energy, Inc.

Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


June 30, 2007



6.

Senior Secured Convertible Notes Payable (continued)


Because the convertible notes and the related warrants have a feature wherein the conversion price and exercise price resets under certain circumstances, the Company has analyzed the convertible notes and the related warrants pursuant to EITF 00-19, “Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company's Own Stock”. In such circumstances, EITF 00-19 requires bifurcation of the conversion feature and the related warrants from the debt and accounting for these instruments as a derivative contract liability with changes in fair value recorded in the Interim Consolidated Statement of Operations.


Pursuant to SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” EITF 00-19, “Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company’s Own Stock,” EITF 00-27, “Application of Issue No. 98-5 to Certain Convertible Instruments,” and EITF 05-2 “The Meaning of ‘Conventional Convertible Debt Instrument’ in EITF Issue No. 00-19,” , the original fair value of the embedded beneficial conversion feature in the convertible notes and in the associated warrants of $146.0 million was recorded as a derivative contract liability as the debt is considered non-conventional convertible debt. In addition, the Company is required to report the derivative contract liability of the convertible notes and the associated warrants at fair value and record the fluctuation to the fair value of the derivative contract liability to current operations. See “Derivative Instruments”, “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” in Item 2 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis” for a discussion of the treatment of derivative contract liability. The change in the fair value of the derivative contract liability resulted in a non-cash gain of $40.4 million and $76.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007. The fair value of the derivative contract liability outstanding as of June 30, 2007 was $15.1 million.

 


7.

Asset Retirement Obligation


The following table summarizes changes in the Company’s asset retirement liability for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006.


 

2007

2006

Asset retirement obligation at January 1

$         155,241

$        189,000

Asset retirement obligations incurred in the current period

96,000

99,041

Asset retirement obligations settled in the current period

(44,456)

-

Accretion expense

21,956

-

Revisions in estimated cash flows

-

-

Asset retirement obligation at June 30

$         228,741

$        288,041





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Wentworth Energy, Inc.

Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


June 30, 2007



8.

Stockholders’ Equity


Warrants Outstanding

Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one share of the common stock of the Company at a fixed cash exercise price at any time during the term of the warrant, subject to certain adjustments and cashless exercise, in some cases.  


 

Number of warrants

Average Exercise Price


Expiry Date

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2006

67,825,375

$1.28

September 20, 2011

    Warrants granted

16,584,494

  1.11

July 25, 2011

    Warrants exercised

-

-

-

Outstanding at June 30, 2007

84,409,869

$1.22

 


Under the Series A and Series B warrants issued in conjunction with the convertible notes, and upon an event of default, the warrants exercise price adjusts to the lesser of the current warrant exercise price and the Average Market Price (as defined in the Series A and Series B warrants) of the Company’s common stock on the date of the event of default. Based on the events of default claimed by the three convertible noteholders, the warrant exercise price would have adjusted to $1.106 per warrant share, calculated as the lesser of $1.40 and the Average Market Price of the Company’s common stock on January 5, 2007 (the date of the first event of default assessed by the convertible noteholders), and the number of shares of common stock issuable under the Series A warrants would have increased from 46,214,287 to 58,499,097, and the number of shares of common stock issuable under the Series B warrants would have increased from 16,175,000 to 20,474,684. If the Average Market Price of the Company’s common stock declines (as was the case during the period from January 5, 2007 to June 30, 2007), then a subsequent event of default could result in a decrease in the exercise price and an increase in the number of shares of common stock issuable under the Series A and Series B warrants.


Options Outstanding

The following table presents options activity for the six months ended June 30, 2007.


 

Total

number of

options

Currently

exercisable

options

Weighted

Average

exercise price


Expiry date

Outstanding at December 31, 2006

14,813,500

7,732,254

$1.28

23 months

Options exercised

(120,000)

-

  0.25

2/28/07

Options exercised

(100,000)

-

  0.50

2/28/07

Options granted

150,000

-

  1.50

9/20/08

Options granted

300,000

-

  1.50

5/15/09

Options vested during period

-

602,752

  1.50

6/30/10

Outstanding at March 31, 2007

15,043,500

8,335,006

  1.30

20 months

Options vested during period

-

1,468,752

  -

6/30/10

Options granted

200,000

-

  0.50

4/2/10

Outstanding at June 30, 2007

15,243,500

9,803,758

$1.29

16 months




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Wentworth Energy, Inc.


Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


June 30, 2007



8.

Stockholders’ Equity (continued)


Stock-Based Compensation

Effective with its July 2004 inception, the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123(R) for all share-based payment awards to eligible participants.


Stock-based compensation expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 were $3,593,786 and $6,012,322, respectively, and the stock-based compensation expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2006 were $4,141,485 and $5,785,460, respectively.


At June 30, 2007, the balance of unearned stock-based compensation to be expensed in future periods related to unvested share-based awards, as adjusted for expected forfeitures, was approximately $17.8 million.  The weighted-average period over which the unearned stock-based compensation is expected to be recognized is approximately 1.92 years.  If factors change and we employ different assumptions in the application of SFAS No. 123(R) in future periods, the stock-based compensation expense that we record under SFAS No. 123(R) may differ significantly from what we have recorded in the current period.


On April 2, 2007, the Company granted stock options to a director to purchase up to 200,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $0.50 per share for a period of three years. Fair value of the options at the grant date was $0.63 per share. The options were granted pursuant to a commitment relating to stock options for service as a director. The market value of the stock on the grant date was $0.70.


2007 Stock Incentive Plan

In February 2007, the Company approved a written stock incentive plan whereby options for the purchase of up to 2,378,249 shares of the Company’s common stock at prices not less than the fair market value of the Company’s stock on the date of grant may be granted from time to time to eligible employees, directors, officers, consultants and advisors.  On February 19, 2007, the Company granted stock options pursuant to the plan to two employees of the Company to purchase a total of 300,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $1.50 per share for a period of three years.  Fair value of the options at the grant date was $0.08 per share.




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Wentworth Energy, Inc.

Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


June 30, 2007


9.

Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees


Legal Proceedings

On May 8, 2007, Rodessa Operating Company, Inc. ("Rodessa") initiated a lawsuit against the Company in the 411th Judicial District Court of Polk County, Texas alleging breach of contract.  In its petition, Rodessa claimed damages of $587,725 plus interest and attorney's fees for failure to pay amounts due under an operating agreement dated March 6, 2006 concerning the exploration and production regarding the Company's oil and natural gas interest in the single wellsite located in Polk County, Texas.  Rodessa also sought to foreclose on its lien against, among other things, the Company’s oil and gas interest in the Polk County, Texas, well.  As a result of the lawsuit, the Company undertook an audit of Rodessa's records as operator.  Based on the audit, management believes the amount owed Rodessa by the Company is approximately $261,000 less proceeds from oil and natural gas production. A counterclaim has been asserted by the Company submitting that the operator has breached its duty of reasonable and prudent operation of the well site, and inducing excessive and unreasonable costs. The Company has participated in initial discussions with Rodessa regarding resolution of the lawsuit. Based on the audit results and initial discussions with Rodessa, management has accrued $477,000 in the Company’s Interim Consolidated Financial Statements, which represents the amount Rodessa invoiced the Company before commencing its lawsuit against the Company. Management believes this lawsuit should settle in the third quarter 2007 for not more than the accrued amount.  


On April 26, April 30 and May 1, 2007, the Company received notices of default from three of the six convertible noteholders.  Between August 8, 2007 and August 13, 2007, the trustee under the deeds of trust securing the Company’s obligations under the convertible notes filed notices of foreclosure sale in the several Texas counties in which the Company’s oil and gas properties are located.  The Company received copies of these foreclosure notices on August 14, 2007, and the notices specify a foreclosure sale date of September 4, 2007.  The Company continues to be engaged in discussions with the principal holders of the convertible notes and with potential lenders and investors.  The Company has not yet been able to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement with the convertible noteholders to restructure or refinance the convertible notes, nor has the Company been able to secure sufficient funding from a third party lender or investor.  If the Company cannot successfully restructure or refinance the convertible notes prior to the scheduled foreclosure date, then the Company will likely need to file for protection under the federal bankruptcy laws.


Other than the matters discussed above, there have been no material changes in the legal proceedings since filing of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed on April 24, 2007.



10.

Segment Information


The Company operates two business segments, drilling operations and oil and gas production. Management reviews and evaluates operations of the two business segments separately.  The drilling segment is conducted by Barnico which engages in land contract drilling of oil and natural gas wells. Until such time as the Company has the capital and is prepared to utilize the rigs on its own properties, Barnico is seeking third party contract opportunities for use of its drilling rigs and crews.  Barnico’s operations reflect revenues from contracting one of Barnico’s two drilling rigs and crews to third parties.

 




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Wentworth Energy, Inc.

Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


June 30, 2007



10.

Segment Information (continued)


See Note 1, “Description of Business” for additional detailed information on Barnico.


The oil and gas production segment is engaged in the development, acquisition and production of oil and natural gas properties.  Wentworth currently has oil and natural gas interests in Anderson, Freestone, Jones, Leon and Polk Counties, Texas.   The Company’s strategy is to develop low risk, high probability shallow wells on its properties and lease out deeper zones of its properties for royalty interests.  


The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB.  The Company evaluates the segments based on income (loss) from operations.  Segment activity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 is shown below (in thousands):


 

Three months ended June 30,

 

2007

2006

Restated

Revenues

 

 

Drilling revenues

$                           5

$                           -

Oil and gas production

412

18

        Loss on sale of oil and natural gas property

(21)

-

Total revenues

$                       396

$                        18


 

Three months ended June 30,

 

2007

2006

Restated

Operating income (1)

 

 

Drilling

$                    (268)

$                           -

Oil and natural gas

10

(53)

Total operating (loss) income

(258)

(53)

General and administrative expense

5,568

5,216

Finance costs

1,921

753

Other income

(42,050)

16,644

Net Income

$                  34,302

$                 10,622


 

Six months ended June 30,

 

2007

2006

Restated

Revenues

 

 

Drilling revenues

$                       870

$                           -

Oil and gas production

577

42

        Loss on sale of oil and natural gas property

(21)

-

Total revenues

$                    1,426

$                        42




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Wentworth Energy, Inc.

Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


June 30, 2007



10.

Segment Information (continued)

 

Six  months ended June 30,

 

2007

2006

Restated

Operating income (1)

 

 

Drilling

$                         (6)

$                           -

Oil and natural gas

(320)

(51)

Total operating (loss) income

(326)

(51)

General and administrative expense

8,894

7,574

Interest expense

3,570

917

Other income (expense), net

80,110

(4,115)

Net Income (loss)

$                  67,320

$              (12,657)


 

June 30, 2007

December 31, 2006

Identifiable Assets (2)

 

 

Drilling

$                 4,199

$                      6,314

Oil and natural gas

34,508

31,394

Corporate assets

11,527

18,068

Total assets

$               50,234

$                    55,776


 

June 30, 2007

December 31, 2006

Capital Expenditures

 

 

Drilling

$                      47

$                         473

Oil and natural gas

1,395

31,156

Other

-

75

Total capital expenditures

$                 1,442

$                    31,704


 

Three months ended June 30

 

2007

2006

Restated

Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization

 

 

Drilling

$                         44

$                           -

Oil and natural gas

293

1

Total depreciation, depletion and amortization

$                       337

$                          1


 

Six months ended June 30,

 

2007

2006

Restated

Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization

 

 

Drilling

$                       154

$                           -

Oil and natural gas

374

2

Total depreciation, depletion and amortization

$                       528

$                          2


(1)

Operating income is total operating revenues less operating expenses, depreciation, depletion and amortization and does not include non-operating revenues, general corporate expenses, interest expense or income taxes.

(2)

Identifiable assets are those used in Wentworth’s operations in each industry segment.  Corporate assets are principally cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, furniture and equipment.




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Wentworth Energy, Inc.


Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


June 30, 2007



11.

Restatement of Annual and Interim Consolidated Financial Statements


The Company has retroactively restated certain of its amounts reported as of December 31, 2006 and for the six months ended June 30, 2007.  The restatements were made to correct the manner in which the amortization was calculated for deferred finance costs and discounts on convertible debt issued during 2006. The method of calculating amortization was changed from the straight-line method to the interest method, as prescribed by APB Opinion No. 21. In addition, guidance from SFAS No. 154, “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections,” was reviewed with regard to this matter.  As a result, the Company retroactively restated the consolidated financial statements to apply the appropriate accounting treatment.  The Company’s interim consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2007 and consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2006 have been restated to reflect the changes in assets, liabilities and stockholders’ equity. The Company’s interim consolidated statements of operations for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 have been restated to reflect the change in finance costs. The Company’s interim consolidated statement of stockholders’ equity for the six-month period ended June 30, 2007 has been restated to reflect the change in the net loss for the period, and the Company’s interim consolidated statement of cash flow for the six-month period ended June 30, 2007 has been restated to reflect the change in the net loss for the period and the amortization of deferred finance costs and discounts on convertible debt.


The following is a summary of the impact of the restatement on the Company’s interim consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2007:


 

June 30, 2007

 

Amounts as Originally Reported

Restatement Amount

 

Amounts as Revised

Deferred finance costs

$  7,902,848

$     921,420

(a)

$  8,824,268

Total assets

50,234,012

921,420

 

51,155,432

Discount on convertible debentures payable

(447,359)

(444,802)

(b)

(892,161)

Discount on senior secured convertible notes

(22,240,625)

(10,109,352)

(b)

(32,349,877)

Total current liabilities

44,873,837

(10,554,154)

 

34,319,683

Total liabilities

45,102,578

(10,554,154)

 

34,548,424

Accumulated deficit

(27,785,816)

11,475,574

(c)

(16,310,242)

Total stockholders’ equity

5,131,434

11,475,574

 

16,607,008


The following is a summary of the impact of these restatements on the Company’s interim consolidated statement of operations for the three-month period ended June 30, 2007:


 

June 30, 2007

 

Amounts as Originally Reported

Restatement Amount

 

Amounts as Revised

Finance costs

$  4,855,090

$(2,933,601)

(a,b)

$  1,921,489

Total expenses

10,423,260

(2,933,601)

 

7,489,659

Loss from operations

(10,681,553)

2,933,601

 

(7,747,952)

Net income

31,368,490

2,933,601

 

34,302,091

Basic income per share

1.30

0.12

 

1.42

Diluted income per share

1.24

0.12

 

1.36




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Wentworth Energy, Inc.


Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


June 30, 2007



11.

Restatement of Annual and Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)


The following is a summary of the impact of these restatements on the Company’s interim consolidated statement of operations for the six-month period ended June 30, 2007:


 

Six-month Period Ended June 30, 2007

 

Amounts as Originally Reported

Restatement Amount

 

Amounts as Revised

Finance costs

$  9,495,756

$(5,925,692)

(a,b)

$  3,570,064

Total expenses

18,390,240

(5,925,692)

 

12,464,548

Loss from operations

(18,716,453)

5,925,692

 

(12,790,761)

Net income

61,393,897

5,925,692

 

67,319,589

Basic income per share

2.56

0.25

 

2.81

Diluted income per share

2.45

0.23

 

2.68


The following is a summary of the impact of these restatements on the Company’s interim consolidated statement of stockholders’ equity for the period from ended June 30, 2007:


 

Six-Month Period Ended June 30, 2007

 

Amounts as Originally Reported

Restatement Amount

 

Amounts as Revised

Net income

$61,393,897

$  5,925,692

(a,b)

$   67,319,589

Accumulated deficit

(27,785,816)

11,475,574

(c)

(16,310,242)

Total stockholder’s equity

5,131,434

11,475,574

 

16,607,008


The following is a summary of the impact of these restatements on the Company’s interim consolidated statement of cash flow for the six-month period ended June 30, 2007:


 

Six-Month Period Ended June 30, 2007

 

Amounts as Originally Reported

Restatement Amount

 

Amounts as Revised

Net income

$61,393,897

$  5,925,692

(a,b)

$67,319,589

Amortization of deferred finance costs

5,565,834

(5,512,913)

(a)

52,921

Amortization of discount on convertible debt

1,928,353

(412,779)

(b)

1,515,574


The following is a summary of the impact of the restatement on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2006:



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Wentworth Energy, Inc.


Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


June 30, 2007



11.

Restatement of Annual and Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)


 

December 31, 2006

 

Amounts as Originally Reported

Restatement Amount

 

Amounts as Revised

Deferred finance costs

$  9,831,201

$     508,641

(d)

$10,339,842

Total assets

55,776,145

508,641

 

56,284,786

Convertible notes payable

1,144,652

(89,652)

(e)

1,055,000

Discount on convertible debentures payable

(711,179)

(233,880)

(f)

(945,059)

Discount on senior secured convertible notes

(27,632,291)

(4,717,709)

(f)

(32,350,000)

Total current liabilities

118,171,597

(5,041,241)

 

113,130,356

Total liabilities

118,326,838

(5,041,241)

 

113,285,597

Accumulated deficit

(89,179,713)

5,549,882

(d,f)

(83,629,831)

Total stockholders’ deficit

(62,550,693)

5,549,882

 

(57,000,811)


(a)

To decrease amortization of deferred finance costs by due to the change in the calculation from the straight-line method to the interest method.

(b)

To decrease amortization of discounts on convertible debentures and senior secured convertible notes due to the change in the calculation of amortization from the straight-line method to the interest method.

(c)

To decrease accumulated deficit due to the change in the calculation of amortization of deferred finance costs and amortization of discounts on convertible debentures from the straight-line method to the interest method.

(d)

To decrease amortization of deferred finance costs by $508,641 due to the change in the calculation from the straight-line method to the interest method.

(e)

To reclassify $89,652 between discount on convertible debentures and the related convertible debentures balance due to a recording error.

(f)

To decrease amortization of discounts on convertible debentures and senior secured convertible notes due to the change in the calculation of amortization from the straight-line method to the interest method.


The Company has retroactively restated certain of its amounts reported for the quarter and year to date ended June 30, 2006.  The restatements were made to correct the manner in which warrants issued and classified as stockholders' equity in 2005 are reported in 2006 and the manner in which deferred finance costs and the discount on convertible debentures were being amortized.


EITF 00-19, "Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company’s Own Stock," requires that warrants be reassessed at each balance sheet date to determine whether they should be reclassified as derivative liabilities, rather than stockholders' equity, if applicable as a result of events during the period.  In addition, guidance from SFAS No. 154, “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections,” was reviewed with regard to this matter.  As a result, the Company retroactively restated the consolidated financial statements to apply appropriate accounting treatment to these items.  Specifically, on January 12, 2006, the Company issued convertible debentures containing provisions which could cause the warrants issued in 2005 to require net-cash settlement in some circumstances.  Accordingly, EITF 00-19 requires those warrants to be reclassified and recorded as of June 30, 2006 as derivative contract liabilities at their fair value, with any fluctuation to the fair value of that liability recorded to current operations.



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Wentworth Energy, Inc.


Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


June 30, 2007


11.

Restatement of Year-end and Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)


In accordance with SFAS 154, the Company’s interim consolidated statements of operations for the quarter and year to date ended June 30, 2006 have been restated to reflect, the change in loss on derivative contracts and the Company’s interim consolidated statement of cash flow for the quarter and year to date ended June 30, 2006 has been restated to reflect the change in the net loss for the period, and the loss on derivative contracts.


APB Opinion No. 21 requires the use of the interest method to amortize deferred financing costs and debts discounts.  The Company was using the straight-line method which can be used only if it does not differ materially from the results of the interest method, The Company’s interim consolidated statements of operations for the quarter and year to date ended June 30, 2006 have been related to reflect changes in interest and bank charges and finance costs. The Company’s interim consolidated statement of cash flow for the quarter and year to date ended June 30, 2006 has been restated to reflect the change in net loss for the period, amortization of discount on convertible debentures and amortization of deferred finance costs.


On July 26, 2006, the Company changed its method of accounting for its oil and gas properties from the full cost method to the successful efforts method. Management believes the successful efforts method better conforms to industry practice and is the preferred method under generally accepted accounting principles.  Management believes the change in accounting method did not affect prior years’ financial results or prior quarterly results, because all mineral interests were unproved.  Therefore, restatement of the carrying value of unproved oil and gas properties in the current period is not required.


The following is a summary of the impact of the restatements on the Company’s interim consolidated statement of operations for the three- and six-month period ended June 30, 2006:


 

Three-Month Period Ended June 30, 2006

 

Amounts as Originally Reported

Restatement Amount

 

Amounts as Revised

Finance costs

$     775,983

$     (23,230)

(e,f)

$        752,753

Total expenses

5,991,682

(23,230)

 

5,968,452

Loss from operations

(6,044,883)

23,230

 

(6,021,653)

(Gain) loss on derivative contracts

(10,885,474)

(5,872,913)

(b)

(16,758,387)

Total other (revenue)/expense items

(10,771,148)

(5,872,913)

 

(16,644,061)

Net income (loss)

4,726,265

5,896,143

 

10,622,408

Basic and diluted income (loss) per share

0.29

0.37

 

0.66

 

 

Six-Month Period Ended June 30, 2006

 

Amounts as Originally Reported

Restatement Amount

 

Amounts as Revised

Finance costs

$     944,378

$     (27,556)

(c,d)

$        916,822

Total expenses

8,518,174

(27,556)

 

8,490,618

Loss from operations

(8,569,191)

27,556

 

(8,541,635)

(Gain) loss on derivative contracts

  4,059,890

(55,024)

(a)

  4,004,866

Total other (revenue)/expense items

4,171,019

(55,024)

 

4,115,995

Net income (loss)

(12,740,210)

82,580

 

(12,657,630)

Basic and diluted income (loss) per share

(0.80)

(0.00)

 

(0.80)



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Wentworth Energy, Inc.


Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


June 30, 2007



11.

Restatement of Annual and Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)


The following is a summary of the impact of the restatements on the Company’s interim consolidated statement of cash flow for the six-month period ended June 30, 2006:


 

Six-Month Period Ended June 30, 2006

 

Amounts as Originally Reported

Restatement Amount

 

Amounts as Revised

Net loss for the period

$  (12,740,210)

$       82,580

(a,c,d)

$(12,657,630)

Amortization of discount on convertible debt

614,653

(84,222)

(d)

530,431

Amortization of deferred finance cost

56,745

56,666

(c)

113,411

Loss on derivative contracts

4,059,890

(55,024)

(a)

4,004,866


(a)

To increase the gain on derivative contracts by $55,024 for the change in the value of warrants recorded as derivative liabilities for the six-month period ended June 30, 2006.

(b)

To increase the gain on derivative contracts by $5,872,913 for the change in the value of warrants recorded as derivative liabilities for the three-month period ended June 30, 2006.

(c)

To increase amortization of deferred finance costs by $56,666 due to the change in the calculation from the straight-line method to the interest method for the six-month period ended June 30, 2006.

(d)

To decrease amortization of discount on convertible debentures by $84,222 due to the change in the calculation from the straight-line method to the interest method for the six-month period ended June 30, 2006.

(e)

To increase finance costs by $67,381 due to the change in the calculation from the straight-line method to the interest method for the three-month period ended June 30, 2006.

(f)

To decrease interest and bank charges by $90,611 due to the change in the calculation from the straight-line method to the interest method for the three-month period ended June 30, 2006.



12.

Subsequent events


On April 26, April 30 and May 1, 2007, the Company received notices of default from three of the six convertible noteholders.  Between August 8, 2007 and August 13, 2007, the trustee under the deeds of trust securing the Company’s obligations under the convertible notes filed notices of foreclosure sale in the several Texas counties in which the Company’s oil and gas properties are located.  The Company received copies of these foreclosure notices on August 14, 2007, and the notices specify a foreclosure sale date of September 4, 2007.  The Company continues to be engaged in discussions with the principal holders of the convertible notes and with potential lenders and investors.  The Company has not yet been able to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement with the convertible noteholders to restructure or refinance the convertible notes, nor has the Company been able to secure sufficient funding from a third party lender or investor.  If the Company cannot successfully restructure or refinance the convertible notes prior to the scheduled foreclosure date, then the Company will likely need to file for protection under the federal bankruptcy laws.



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Item 2.   Management’s Discussion and Analysis

Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed forward-looking statements.  Without limiting the foregoing, the words “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “expects” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.  Wentworth Energy, Inc. (the “Company” and sometimes “we,” “us,” “our” and derivatives of such words) undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.  These forward-looking statements should be read in conjunction with disclosures included in our Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.


Overview and Plan of Operations

We are in default on our senior secured convertible notes (“convertible notes”) and our secured convertible debentures (“convertible debentures”).  During the second quarter, we received notices from three of our six convertible noteholders demanding full redemption of their convertible notes with an aggregate principal amount of $24.0 million of the total principal balance of $32.4 million. The aggregate redemption price claimed by the three convertible noteholders is in excess of $33.6 million.  We disagree with certain aspects of the defaults asserted, with the amounts claimed and with the imposition of various aspects of the penalty provisions asserted. We do not presently have the funds to redeem the convertible notes.  


We are dependent upon the successful restructuring or refinancing of our existing debt and obtaining adequate financing for our operations and capital needs.  Management is continuing to explore financing opportunities, a process which began in the first quarter with the convertible noteholders and with potential lenders and investors. To aid in the evaluation of its options, management engaged a financial advisor to assist in discussions with the convertible noteholders and potential lenders and investors.  We have not yet been able to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement with the convertible noteholders on restructuring or refinancing the convertible notes, nor have we been able to secure sufficient funding from a third party lender or investor.  In addition, between August 8 and August 13, 2007, the trustee under the deeds of trust securing the Company’s obligations under the convertible notes filed notices of foreclosure sale in the several Texas counties in which the Company’s oil and gas properties are located.  The notices specify a foreclosure sale date of September 4, 2007.  If we cannot successfully restructure or refinance the existing convertible notes before the scheduled foreclosure date, then we will be unable to continue as a going concern and will likely need to seek protection under the federal bankruptcy laws.


Our strategy for oil and gas exploration, development, drilling and production continues to be as follows: (a) develop low risk, high probability shallow wells on our properties; (b) lease out deeper zones of our properties – exploration and development which would otherwise require extensive capital – for royalty interests; and (c) concentrate our exploration and development efforts on our East Texas properties located in Anderson County, Freestone County and Jones County (“the P.D.C. Ball property”), as well as our interests in adjacent properties acquired in Freestone County.  These interests include (i) a 50% working interest in two gas wells (“Shiloh Well 1” and “Shiloh Well 3”) located on 640 acres in Freestone County and a net revenue interest of 38.75% and 38.5% in Shiloh Well 1 and Shiloh Well 3, respectively, (ii) a 100% working interest and 76.25% net revenue interest in a gas well (“Brackens Well 1”) located on approximately 193 acres in Freestone County adjacent to the P.D.C. Ball property, and (iii) a 50% working interest and 54.20% net revenue interest in a gas well (“Redlake Well 1-R”) located on approximately 9,200 acres in Freestone County.  Natural gas production during the first six months of 2007 primarily occurred from these wells where we are the operator. We expect that the results of our drilling will provide more information concerning the geological structure of our properties and enable us to identify more drilling targets.  However, in order for us to drill on our own property, additional capital is required.  See additional information concerning our capital resources in the “Liquidity and Capital Resources” section below.  Until we can secure additional capital, the Company may consider offsetting overhead through farm out arrangements on approximately 18,000 acres of the P.D.C Ball property which we have not yet targeted for drilling by the Company.





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As further discussed in Note 10, “Segment Information”, to the Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements, we operate two business segments, drilling operations and oil and gas production.  The operations of both segments have focused primarily on counties in East Texas.  See Note 10 for explanations of the detail of each segment’s operations.


Management reviews and evaluates the segment operations separately. The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB under “Significant Accounting Policies” in the Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements. Management’s evaluation of the segments is based upon income (loss) from operations.

During the first six months of 2007, two primary customers accounted for 81% of our drilling revenues. While Barnico is actively seeking new customers, in order to reduce expenses, we first laid off non-critical employees during the second quarter and subsequently laid off most of the drilling staff. Upon securing new third party drilling contracts in the third quarter, we have re-hired key drilling staff on a part-time basis as needed.


The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB under “Significant Accounting Policies” in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Management’s evaluation of the segments is based upon income (loss) from operations.

Results of Operations of the Company

The following table presents data from our Interim Consolidated Statements of Operations and the amount of the change between the comparative quarters.


 

Three months ended June 30,

Six months ended June 30,

Dollars in thousands

2007

2006

$ change

2007

2006

$ change

REVENUE

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Drilling operations

$          5

$            -

$        5

$       870

$          -

$      870

   Oil and gas production

411

18

393

576

42

534

    Loss on sale of oil and gas properties

(20)

-

(20)

(20)

 

(20)

TOTAL REVENUES

396

18

378

1,426

42

      1,384

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Production costs

207

47

160

280

69

211

   Drilling costs

52

-

52

518

-

518

   Salaries and taxes

34

-

34

204

-

204

   Depreciation and depletion

337

2

335

528

2

526

   Property evaluation costs

24

22

2

211

22

189

   Impairment of oil and gas properties

-

-

-

11

-

11

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES

654

71

583

1,752

93

1,659

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GROSS PROFIT (LOSS)

(258)

(53)

(205)

(326)

(51)

(275)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

 

    General and administrative

5,568

5,215

353

8,894

7,574

1,320

    Finance costs

1,921

753

1,168

3,570

917

2,653

TOTAL GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE

7,489

5,968

1,521

12,464

8,491

3,973

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOSS FROM OPERATIONS

(7,748)

(6,021)

(1,727)

(12,790)

(8,542)

(4,248)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSES

  

 

 

 

 

 

      Interest Income

(33)

(4)

(29)

(95)

(7)

(88)

     (Gain) loss on derivative contracts

(42,017)

(16,758)

(25,259)

(80,015)

4,005

(84,020)

     Equity in loss of investment

-

118

(118)

-

118

(118)

TOTAL OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE

(42,050)

(16,644)

(25,406)

(80,110)

4,116

(84,226)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAX BENEFIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax benefit (expense)

-

-

-

-

-

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS)

$  34,302

$  10,622

$ 23,680

$  67,320

$ (12,682)

$ 80,002


Three months ended June 30, 2007 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2006


Net Income/Loss. Net income for the second quarter of 2007 increased $23.7 million compared to the corresponding prior year quarter, primarily attributable to $25.3 million of non-cash fluctuations in derivative contract liabilities resulting from changes in fair value, which was partially offset by finance costs of $4.9 million related to our convertible notes.  Accounting guidance in EITF 00-19, “Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company's Own Stock”, requires us to report the derivative contract liability at fair value and record the fluctuation to the fair value of the derivative contract liability to current operations.  See also Note 6, “Senior Secured Convertible Notes Payable Convertible Debentures Payable,” to the Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information. The large fluctuations in the derivative contract liabilities and the related impact on the Interim Consolidated Statements of Operations arise from the application of the prescribed accounting treatment for derivatives and are not directly related to operational matters.  See discussion of “Derivative Instruments” in the Critical Accounting Policies section of this Item 2.  In addition, oil and natural gas production, primarily from our interests in the P.D.C. Ball property and properties adjacent to the P.D.C Ball property, provided revenue of $0.4 million compared to nil for the corresponding prior year quarter.  Gross profit margin percentages for the second quarter of 2007 and 2006 were (65%) and (294.4%), respectively.


Revenues.  Revenues from the oil and gas production segment increased in the second quarter to approximately $0.4 million compared to $18,000 in the corresponding prior year quarter. The increase was due to natural gas production from wells in Freestone County. Producing wells during the quarter included Brackens Well 1, Redlake Well 1R, Shiloh Well 1 and Shiloh Well 3. .The Brackens Well 1 began production in the middle of the first quarter of 2007.  The Shiloh Wells were purchased in January 2007 and placed online at that time; however, they were temporarily closed for workover and placed back online during the second quarter of 2007. Redlake Well 1R was placed online on March 26, 2007.

Revenues from the drilling operations segment in the second quarter were negligible at $5,000 due to the curtailment of drilling operations late in the 2007 first quarter when a significant customer of Barnico suspended its drilling operations in East Texas. In addition, the Company’s drilling operations lacked adequate funding to drill on its own properties during the second quarter. See “Liquidity and Capital Resources” for additional information regarding liquidity. Drilling operations for the Company commenced with the July, 2006 purchase of Barnico. Accordingly, there were no drilling revenues in the 2006 second quarter.


Operating Expenses. Our operating expenses increased almost $0.6 million to $0.7 million in the second quarter of 2007 due the significant increase in oil and gas production during the quarter.  The related operating expenses included a $335,000 increase in depreciation expense and a $160,000 increase in production costs, which include lease operating expenses and workover of the Shiloh Wells. The lower 2006 second quarter operating expenses reflected initial operations prior to any significant production activity.

 



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General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses for the second quarter of 2007 were $5.6 million compared to $5.2 million in the second quarter of 2006. The following comparative table provides detail of the most significant general and administrative costs:


Specific General and Administrative Costs

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

2007

2006

Management and directors fees

$             216,688

$              93,500

Consulting fees – accounting services

198,296

11,231

Consulting fees – audit and audit-related

118,697

92,252

Consulting fees – legal

            713,517

360,694

Stock-based compensation

         3,593,786

4,141,485

Investor relations

14,802

289,335


The increase in management fees is primarily due to the fact that additional management/directors joined the management team after the 2006 third quarter purchase of the P.D.C. Ball property and Barnico. Consulting fees increased significantly due primarily to legal and other professional services related to potential debt refinancing or restructuring and for the preparation and review of SEC filings, including assistance with amendments and restatements of prior filings.


Finance Costs.   Finance costs totaled $1.9 million and $0.8 million for the second quarter of 2007 and 2006, respectively.  The 2007 costs related to interest and penalties accrued under our convertible debentures and convertible notes. As further detailed in “Liquidity and Capital Resources,” we are in default on our convertible debentures and convertible notes and are dependent on the successful restructuring or refinancing of the existing debt and on obtaining adequate financing for our operations and capital needs.


Other Income and Expense.   Other income and expense consists primarily of the gain or loss on the fluctuation in derivative contract liabilities. Other income and expense for the second quarter of 2007 increased $25.4 million to $42.1 million as compared to the corresponding prior year quarter. After the July 25, 2006 issuance of our convertible notes, our derivative liability increased significantly as a result of the application of authoritative accounting guidance. SFAS No. 133 and EITF 00-19, 00-27 and 05-2 require the Company to report the liability at fair value and recognize the fluctuation in the fair value in current operations.


Income Tax Benefit/Expense. Our income taxes are computed using the asset and liability method of accounting. Under the asset and liability method, a deferred tax asset or liability is recognized for estimated future tax effects attributable to temporary differences and carryforwards. The measurement of deferred income tax assets is adjusted by a valuation allowance, if necessary, to recognize future tax benefits only to the extent, based on available evidence, it is more likely than not such benefits will be realized.  Our deferred tax assets were fully reserved at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006.

Due to net taxable losses, we currently have no net income tax expense.  We have a net operating loss carryforward of approximately $4.1 million which will expire in 2026, and a $1.1 million net operating loss carryforward which will expire in 2025. We have a deferred tax benefit of $45.0 million, mainly due to timing differences in deductions for derivative losses, stock based compensation and registration rights penalties, offsetting the deferred tax liability recorded upon the acquisitions of Barnico and the P.D.C. Ball property related to the book/tax differences in the bases of their assets. 


Six months ended June 30, 2007 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2006


Net Income/Loss. Net income for the first six months of 2007 increased $80 million compared to the corresponding prior year period and was primarily attributable to the following: (i) $84.0 million of non-cash fluctuations in our derivative contract liabilities as a result of changes in fair value; and (ii) a $1.4 million increase in revenue.  Partially offsetting the increase were the following: (i) a $2.7 million increase



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in finance costs related primarily to interest on our convertible notes and (ii) a $1.7 million increase in operating expenses.  Accounting guidance requires reporting a derivative contract liability at fair value with the fluctuation recognized in current operations. The large fluctuations in the derivative contract liabilities and the related impact on the Interim Consolidated Statements of Operations arise from the application of prescribed accounting treatment for derivatives and are not directly related to operational matters.


Revenues. Drilling operations revenue and oil and gas production revenue contributed approximately $0.9 million and $0.6 million, respectively, of the total six month revenue, compared to only $42,000 of oil and gas revenue in the first six months of 2006. There were no drilling revenues in the prior year period because the purchase of Barnico was not completed until the third quarter of 2006. Almost all of the year to date drilling revenue was produced in the first quarter of 2007.  Near the end of the first quarter, Barnico lost its most significant customer which accounted for most of its drilling revenue in the quarter.   Approximately 71% of the oil and gas production occurred in the second quarter due to natural gas production from our interests in Freestone County. Oil and gas revenue for 2006 of approximately $42,000 was primarily from the Archer County, Texas, leases which were acquired in 2005 and sold in December 2006.


Operating Expenses. Our operating expenses increased to $1.7 million from $93,000 in the first six months of 2006 due primarily to drilling and production costs that were not present in the corresponding prior year period due to the timing of the Barnico purchase and the start-up of oil and gas production for which only $69,000 had been incurred in the first six months of 2006.


General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses for the first six months of 2007 were $8.9 million compared to $7.6 million in the prior year. The following comparative table provides detail of the most significant specific general and administrative costs:


Specific General and Administrative Costs

Six  Months Ended June 30,

 

2007

2006

Management and directors fees

$     398,529

$     167,000

Consulting fees – accounting services

342,924

39,574

Consulting fees – audit and audit-related

233,657

102,252

Consulting fees – legal

            835,559

379,209

Stock-based compensation

         6,012,322

5,785,460

Investor fees

30,823

691,346


The increase in management fees is primarily due to the fact that additional management joined the management team after the 2006 third quarter purchase of the P.D.C. Ball property and Barnico. Consulting fees increased significantly due primarily to professional services related to potential debt refinancing or restructuring and for the preparation and review of SEC filings, including assistance with amendments and restatements of prior filings.


Finance Costs.   Finance costs totaled $3.6 million and $0.9 million for the first six months of 2007 and 2006, respectively. The 2007 costs related to interest and penalties accrued under our convertible debentures and convertible notes. As further detailed in “Liquidity and Capital Resources,” we are in default on our convertible notes and convertible debentures and are dependent on the successful restructuring or refinancing of our existing debt and on obtaining adequate financing for our operations and capital needs.


Other Income and Expense.   Other income and expense consists primarily of the gain or loss on the fluctuation in derivative contract liabilities.  For the first six months of 2007, the Company recognized an $80.0 million gain compared to a $4.0 million loss for the corresponding prior year period.  As noted above, authoritative accounting guidance requires the fluctuation in the fair value to be recognized in current operations.



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Income Tax Benefit/Expense. Our income taxes are computed using the asset and liability method of accounting. Under the asset and liability method, a deferred tax asset or liability is recognized for estimated future tax effects attributable to temporary differences and carryforwards. The measurement of deferred income tax assets is adjusted by a valuation allowance, if necessary, to recognize future tax benefits only to the extent, based on available evidence, it is more likely than not such benefits will be realized. Our deferred tax assets were fully reserved at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006.


Due to net taxable losses, we currently have no net income tax expense.  We have a net operating loss carryforward of approximately $4.1 million which will expire in 2026, and a $1.1 million net operating loss carryforward which will expire in 2025. We have a deferred tax benefit of $45.0 million, mainly due to timing differences in deductions for derivative losses, stock based compensation and certain penalties, offsetting the deferred tax liability recorded upon the acquisitions of Barnico and the P.D.C. Ball property related to the book/tax differences in the bases of their assets. 


Liquidity and Capital Resources

Summary of Cash Flows   (in thousands)

For the six months ended

June 30, 2007

For the six months ended

June 30, 2006



Change

Cash used in operating activities

$               (3,624)

$               (1,913)

$      (1,711)

Cash used in investing activities

(902)

(2,171)

1,269

Cash provided by financing activities

80

3,986

(3,906)


 

June 30, 2007

December 31, 2006

Change

Capital Expenditures

$                    281

$                      27

$           254

Working Capital

(32,691)

(107,494)

       74,803


We have incurred significant losses from operations and are in default on our convertible notes and convertible debentures. These factors raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The principal balance of our convertible notes and convertible debentures as of June 30, 2007 was $32.4 million and $1.1 million, respectively.


As noted in “Overview and Plan of Operations,” we received notices from three of our six convertible noteholders demanding redemption in full of their notes in an aggregate principal amount of $24.0 million.  We disagree with certain aspects of the defaults asserted in the redemption notices, with the amounts claimed and with the imposition of various aspects of the penalty provisions asserted. We do not presently have the funds to redeem the notes.


We are dependent upon the successful restructuring or refinancing of our existing debt and obtaining adequate financing for our operations and capital needs.  Management is continuing to explore financing opportunities, a process which began in the first quarter with the convertible noteholders and with potential lenders and investors. To aid in the evaluation of its options, management engaged a financial advisor to assist in discussions with the convertible noteholders and potential lenders and investors. We have not yet been able to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement with the convertible noteholders on restructuring or refinancing the convertible notes, nor have we yet been able to secure sufficient funding from a third party lender or investor.  In addition, between August 8 and August 13, 2007, the trustee under the deeds of trust securing the Company’s obligations under the convertible notes filed notices of foreclosure sale in the several Texas counties in which the Company’s oil and gas properties are located.  The notices specify a foreclosure sale date of September 4, 2007.  If we cannot successfully restructure or refinance our existing convertible notes before the scheduled foreclosure date, then we will be unable to continue as a going concern and will likely need to seek protection under the federal bankruptcy laws .




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At June 30, 2007, $16.5 million was accrued relating to the restructuring of the convertible notes based on the aggregate redemption price claimed by the three convertible noteholders who delivered the redemption notices described above, and then applying the methodology by which their claimed redemption prices were derived to all convertible noteholders through to August 31, 2007.  We disagree with certain aspects of the defaults asserted in the redemption notices, with the amounts claimed and with the imposition of various aspects of the penalty provisions asserted.  Accordingly, management does not believe that the convertible noteholders are entitled to this amount under the convertible notes.


We have classified our convertible notes and convertible debentures and the related discounts as current liabilities in our Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets.  See note 5, “Convertible Debentures Payable,” and note 6, “Senior Secured Convertible Notes,” to the Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.


Our short-term liquidity requirements for the next twelve months include interest payments, penalties, principal repayments, cash requirements for our oil and gas production expenses, and capital expenditures. Our long-term liquidity requirements are substantially similar to our short-term liquidity requirements.


Operating Activities

As of June 30, 2007, we have a working capital deficiency of $32.7 million. This represents a decrease in the working capital deficiency of $74.8 million since December 31, 2006 year end and relates primarily to an $80.0 million decrease in the fair value of the derivative contract liability at June 30, 2007. Generally, if the fair value of our common stock increases over the preceding measurement date, we will recognize a loss on derivative contracts, and if the fair value of our common stock decreases over the preceding measurement date, we will record a gain on derivative contracts.


Our primary uses of operating cash during the quarter were our general and administrative costs such as professional fees and management fees. In order to sustain our operations, we believe our normal cash needs are approximately $0.5 million to $0.7 million monthly.


During the first six months of 2007, we used $3.6 million of cash from operations compared to $1.9 million of cash used during the first six months of 2006. Cash used during the first six months of 2007 was higher than our anticipated on-going cash requirements due primarily to legal and other professional services related to potential debt refinancing or restructuring and for the preparation and review of SEC filings, including assistance with amendments and restatements of prior filings.


In November 2006, we leased certain of our oil and gas interests in approximately 9,200 acres in Texas under two oil and gas mineral leases and a joint operating agreement.  Under our agreements with the convertible noteholders, the proceeds were to be deposited in, and held in an escrow account.  For this reason, the proceeds were treated as restricted funds and reflected in long-term assets in the Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets.  The escrow account had not been established at the time the transaction closed, and these proceeds were therefore deposited into our general operating account.  As a result, the Company may not be in compliance with the escrow agreement and convertible notes.  Although the funds were classified for accounting purposes as restricted funds, they remain within our control in that operating account. We have used these funds for ongoing operations. The remaining cash balance is classified as Restricted on the Company’s Interim Consolidated Balance Sheet.


Investing Activities

During the first six months of 2007 and 2006, we used $0.9 million and used $2.2 million, respectively, of cash from our investing activities. The funds used were partially offset by restricted cash and the purchase of oil and gas properties and equipment.  Funds used in 2006 were for purchases of oil and gas properties, including an oil and gas mineral rights interest in Freestone County, Texas, and to purchase equipment.  


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obtaining adequate financing to fund future capital expenditures. However, if we are not successful in raising additional capital, or if we are unable to restructure or refinance our existing indebtedness, we will not be able to meet our drilling and development goals over the next 12 months.


Financing Activities

During the first six months of 2007 and 2006, we provided $80,000 and $4.0 million, respectively, for our financing activities. Funds provided in 2007 represented common stock issued for cash, including proceeds from the exercise of stock options.  Funds provided in the first six months of 2006 primarily represented $1.9 million for common stock issued for cash, including the exercise of stock options, and net proceeds of $1.5 million from the issuance of convertible debentures.  See Note 5, “Convertible Debentures Payable,” in the Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.


Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our Interim Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of our consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses.  We consider an accounting estimate or judgment to be critical if (1) it requires assumptions to be made that were uncertain at the time the estimate was made, and (2) changes in the estimate or different estimates that could have been selected could have a material impact on our results of operations or financial condition. These estimates are based on information that is currently available to us and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances.  Actual results could vary significantly from those estimates under different assumptions and conditions.  Critical accounting policies are defined as those significant accounting policies that are most critical to an understanding of a company’s financial condition and results of operation.  We believe that the significant accounting policies discussed below will be most critical to an evaluation of our future financial condition and results of operations.


Oil and Gas Activities

We utilize the successful efforts method to account for our oil and gas operations.  Under this method, costs to acquire mineral interests in oil and gas properties, to drill and equip exploratory wells that find proved reserves, and to drill and equip development wells and related asset retirement costs are accumulated on a field-by-field basis and capitalized. Costs to drill exploratory wells that do not find proved reserves, geological and geophysical costs, and costs of carrying and retaining unproved properties are expensed.


Capitalized costs of producing oil and gas properties, after considering estimated residual salvage values, are depreciated and depleted by the units-of-production method based on estimated proved reserves on a field-by-field basis.  The estimated quantity of reserves could significantly impact our depletion expense. Estimates of proved reserves are subjective and cannot be measured in an exact way.  Estimates provided by engineers that we engage may differ from those of other engineers.  Any reduction in proved reserves without a corresponding reduction in capitalized costs will increase the depletion rate.  This, in turn, would increase our depletion expense and increase our net loss.


We assess proved oil and gas properties for impairment at least quarterly and reduce the carrying value to fair value if the sum of expected undiscounted future cash flows is less than the net book value pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.”  We assess unproved and non-producing oil and gas properties on a field-by-field basis at least quarterly, and any impairment in value is charged to expense.  Because of the unpredictable nature of exploration drilling activities, the amount and timing of impairment expenses are difficult to predict with any certainty.


As noted above, under the successful efforts method of accounting, the costs to drill exploratory wells that do not find proved reserves must be expensed in the period when they are determined to be unsuccessful. This will result in an increase in our expenses in that period.




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Derivative Instruments

In accordance with the interpretive guidance in EITF Issue No. 00-19, we valued the conversion feature of the separate issuances of convertible notes and convertible debentures and related warrants in January and July 2006 as derivative liabilities.  We must make certain periodic assumptions and estimates to value the derivative liability.  The change in value is reflected in our Interim Consolidated Statements of Operations as non-cash income or expense, and the changes in the carrying value of derivatives may have a material impact on our financial statements.  As the market price of our common stock increases, our other expense increases, and as the market price of our common stock decreases, our other income increases. This has caused wide swings in our net income (loss) and could continue to result in swings in the future.  For the six months ended June 30, 2007, we recorded non-cash gain of $80.0 million upon revaluation of the convertible notes and convertible debentures and related warrants that are subject to this accounting treatment.  The derivative liability associated with these instruments is reflected on our balance sheet as a short-term liability. This liability will remain until the convertible notes and convertible debentures are converted or repaid, and until the warrants are exercised, expire, or other events occur to cause the termination of the derivative accounting, the timing of which may be outside our control.


Our convertible notes and convertible debentures contain embedded conversion features, pursuant to which all or part of the debt owed to the holders may be converted into shares of our common stock at an initial price of $1.40 and $0.65 per share, respectively, subject to certain adjustments, and the warrants we issued in connection with the convertible notes and convertible debentures provide the holders with the right to purchase our common stock at an initial price of $1.40 per share and an initial price ranging from $0.60 to $1.00 per share, respectively, subject to certain adjustments.  As a result of the terms of our agreements to register the resale of the shares of our common stock issuable upon conversion or exercise of these instruments, we are required under applicable accounting rules to treat the conversion feature of the convertible notes and convertible debentures and the related warrants as liabilities, rather than as equity instruments.  This classification as liabilities also requires that we account for them at fair value and include changes in fair value as a component of other income (expense) for so long as the warrants and the conversion feature of the convertible notes and convertible debentures remain classified as liabilities. Changes in fair value are based upon the market price of our common stock and are calculated using the Black-Scholes method of valuation.  As a result, as the market price of our common stock increases, our other expense increases, and as the market price of our common stock decreases, our other income increases. This accounting treatment could result in wide swings in our other income (expense) and net income in the future.


Stock-Based Compensation

We adopted the fair value based method prescribed in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123R, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.”  Under the fair value based method, compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized over the award vesting period, considering expected lives and forfeitures of the grants.  We determine the fair value of each stock option at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes options pricing model.  This model requires that we estimate a risk-free interest rate and the volatility of the price of our common stock.


Asset Retirement Obligations

We estimate the future costs of the retirement obligations of our producing oil and natural gas properties. Those abandonment costs, in some cases, will not be incurred until several years in the future.  Such cost estimates could be subject to significant revisions in subsequent years due to changes in regulatory requirements and technological advances that are difficult to predict.  As of June 30, 2007, we estimate the net present value of these asset retirement costs to total approximately $229,000.


Revenue Recognition by Barnico

Barnico recognizes revenue in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101.  In general, revenue is recognized when an agreement for services between it and its customer exists, the services have been rendered, the revenue is fixed and determinable, and collection is reasonably assured.  The majority of Barnico’s services are provided under turnkey drilling contracts, whereby it contracts with its customers to drill wells for a fixed price.  Barnico recognizes revenues from



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those turnkey drilling contracts as the work progresses based on its estimate of the percentage of the contract completed based upon the percentage of the contracted depth drilled.


Barnico records an unbilled receivable for the percentage of the turnkey contract completed.  It records an account receivable for drilling contracts completed, but for which money has not been collected.  An allowance for doubtful accounts is provided for accounts management considers potentially uncollectible based on analysis and aging of accounts.  As of June 30, 2007, the Company had no uncollectible accounts for Barnico.  If it receives a prepayment from a customer upon entering into a contract, it defers recognition of revenue on that amount until the contracted service is provided.  In future periods, any differences between an estimate regarding the collectibility of accounts and actual collections could have a material affect on our operating results.


The costs relating to contracts are recognized as incurred.


Income Taxes

Income taxes are computed using the asset and liability method of accounting in accordance with SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.”  A deferred tax asset or liability is recognized for estimated future tax effects attributable to temporary differences and carryforwards. The measurement of deferred income tax assets is adjusted by a valuation allowance, if necessary, to recognize future tax benefits only to the extent, based on available evidence, it is more likely than not such benefits will be realized.  The Company’s deferred tax assets were fully reserved at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006.


Effective January 1, 2007, the Company adopted the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation (“FIN”) No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — An Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109”.  FIN 48 provides detailed guidance for the financial statement recognition, measurement and disclosure of uncertain tax positions recognized in the financial statements in accordance with SFAS No. 109.  Tax positions must meet a “more-likely-than-not” recognition threshold at the effective date to be recognized upon the adoption of FIN 48 and in subsequent periods.  Upon the adoption of FIN 48, the Company had no unrecognized tax benefits.  During the second quarter of 2007, the Company recognized no adjustments for uncertain tax benefits.


The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. No interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions were accrued at June 30, 2007.


The tax years 2004 through 2006 remain open to examination by the federal and state taxing jurisdictions in which the Company operates.  Management expects no material changes to unrecognized tax positions within the next twelve months.


Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of June 30, 2007, we had no undisclosed off-balance sheet arrangements reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to investors.



Item 3.   Controls and Procedures

Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms.  Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that a company files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the company's management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.




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In addition, internal control over financial reporting is the process designed by, or under the supervision of, a company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, and effected by the issuer's board of directors, management and other personnel, 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 and includes those policies and procedures that: (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the issuer; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures of the end of the period covered by this report.  Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officers and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of June 30, 2007.


Our management has identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting, as defined in the standards established by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.  The area of material weakness identified in our internal control over financial reporting is the lack of an adequate complement of staff to address technical accounting issues, which has also contributed to our difficulty in filing timely reports.  We intend to hire sufficient, qualified staff in 2007 to address this weakness if we are able to resolve our financial difficulties.


Except for the material weakness described above, we have identified no significant changes in our internal control over financial reporting in connection with our Chief Executive Officer's and Chief Financial Officer's evaluation of such controls that occurred during our last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.



PART II – OTHER INFORMATION


Item 1.   Legal Proceedings

During the second quarter of 2007, we were not aware of any proceedings contemplated by a governmental authority.


On May 8, 2007, Rodessa Operating Company, Inc. ("Rodessa") initiated a lawsuit against us in the 411th Judicial District Court of Polk County, Texas alleging breach of contract.  In its petition, Rodessa claimed damages of $587,725 plus interest and attorney's fees for failure to pay amounts due under an operating agreement dated March 6, 2006 concerning the exploration and production regarding the Company's oil and natural gas interest in the single wellsite located in Polk County, Texas.  Rodessa also sought to foreclose on its lien against, among other things, our oil and gas interest in the Polk County, Texas, well.  As a result of the lawsuit, we undertook an audit of Rodessa's records as operator.  Based on the audit, management believes the amount owed Rodessa by us is approximately $261,000 less proceeds from oil and natural gas production. A counter action has been asserted by us submitting that the operator has breached its duty of reasonable and prudent operation of the well site, inducing excessive and unreasonable costs. We have participated in initial discussions with Rodessa regarding resolution of the lawsuit. Based on the audit results and initial discussions with Rodessa, management has accrued $477,000 in our Interim Consolidated Financial Statements, which represents the amount Rodessa invoiced to us before commencing its lawsuit against the Company.  Management believes this lawsuit should settle in the third quarter of 2007 for not more than the accrued amount.  


On April 26, April 30 and May 1, 2007, we received notices of default from three of the six convertible noteholders.  Between August 8, 2007 and August 13, 2007, the trustee under the deeds of trust securing



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our obligations under the convertible notes filed notices of foreclosure sale in the several Texas counties in which our and gas properties are located.  We received copies of these foreclosure notices on August 14, 2007, and the notices specify a foreclosure sale date of September 4, 2007.  We continue to be engaged in discussions with the principal holders of the convertible notes and with potential lenders and investors.  We have not yet been able to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement with the convertible noteholders to restructure or refinance the convertible notes, nor have we been able to secure sufficient funding from a third party lender or investor.  If we cannot successfully restructure or refinance the convertible notes prior to the scheduled foreclosure date, then we will likely need to file for protection under the federal bankruptcy laws.


Other than the matters discussed above, there have been no material changes in the legal proceedings since filing of our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed on April 24, 2007.



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

During the second quarter of 2007, the following equity securities that were not registered under the Securities Act were issued and exercised:

Date

Description

Number

Purchaser and Recipient

Proceeds

Consideration

Exemption 1

Apr 2, 2007

Stock options 2

200,000

Francis K. Ling

Nil

Consulting services

Reg. S


1.

Securities that were issued pursuant to the exemptions from registration contained in Regulation S promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933 were issued on the basis of representations made by each purchaser that the purchaser was not a "U.S. person," as that term is defined under Regulation S, and that such purchaser was not acquiring the securities for the account or benefit of a U.S. person. Each purchaser further represented that such purchaser's intention to acquire the securities for investment only and not with a view toward distribution. We did not engage in a distribution of this offering in the United States. We requested our stock transfer agent to affix appropriate legends to the certificate issued to each purchaser in accordance with Regulation S and the transfer agent affixed the appropriate legends. Each purchaser was given adequate access to sufficient information about us to make an informed investment decision. None of the securities were sold through an underwriter and accordingly, there were no underwriting discounts or commissions involved.

2.

Stock options exercisable at $0.50 per share until April 2, 2010.



Item 3.   Defaults Upon Senior Securities

We are in default of the terms of our convertible notes with an aggregate principal sum of $32.4 million and convertible debentures with an aggregate principal sum of $1.1 million. These defaults include our failure to register shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the convertible notes and the convertible debentures and the exercise of the associated warrants and the payment of interest on, and principal of, the convertible notes.


Under the registration rights agreements with the holders of our convertible notes and convertible debentures, our registration statement was required to have been declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission by November 7, 2006, and remain effective and available for use until the date all of those securities had been sold pursuant to the registration statement or, in the case of the convertible notes, if earlier the date the holders could sell all of the securities covered by the registration statement without restriction pursuant to Commission Rule 144(k).  In a waiver dated November 7, 2006, the holders extended the deadline for declaration of effectiveness to January 5, 2007.  We did not meet that extended deadline.


During the second quarter of 2007, we received notices from three of the six convertible noteholders demanding the full redemption of their respective convertible notes with an aggregate principal amount of $24.0 million. The aggregate redemption price claimed by these convertible noteholders is in excess of $33.6 million. We disagree with certain aspects of the defaults asserted in the redemption notices, with the amounts claimed and with the imposition of various aspects of the penalty provisions asserted.  We do not presently have the funds to redeem the convertible notes.



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Between August 8, 2007 and August 13, 2007, the trustee under the deeds of trust securing our obligations under the convertible notes filed notices of foreclosure sale in the several Texas counties in which our oil and gas properties are located.  We received copies of these foreclosure notices on August 14, 2007, and the notices specify a foreclosure sale date of September 4, 2007.  We continue to be engaged in discussions with the principal holders of the convertible notes and with potential lenders and investors.  We have not yet been able to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement with the convertible noteholders to restructure or refinance the convertible notes, nor have we been able to secure sufficient funding from a third party lender or investor.  If we cannot successfully restructure or refinance the convertible notes prior to the scheduled foreclosure date, then we will likely need to file for protection under the federal bankruptcy laws.



Item 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

At our annual meeting of shareholders held on July 26, 2007, our shareholders approved, by a margin of 7,402,644 votes for, 180,939 votes against and no abstentions or broker non-votes, the authorization of the Wentworth Energy, Inc. 2007 Stock Incentive Plan as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission with the May 21, 2007 submission of the Company’s Form 10-QSB for the three-month period ended March 31, 2007.  At the meeting, the shareholders also elected the following five director nominees:

Name

Term

Votes For

Votes Against

Abstentions and Broker Non-Votes

Michael S. Studdard

Three years commencing July 26, 2007

13,264,241

0

903,092

George D. Barnes

Three years commencing July 26, 2007

13,266,841

0

900,492

Roger D. Williams

Two years commencing July 26, 2007

13,291,643

0

875,690

Neil Lande

Two years commencing July 26, 2007

13,292,641

0

874,692

David Steward

One year commencing July 26, 2007

13,287,943

0

879,390



Item 5.   Other Information

Effective June 1, 2007, we entered into a consulting agreement with Francis K. Ling, a director and Chief Financial Officer of the Company.  A copy of this agreement is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as Exhibit 10.3 hereto.



Item 6.   Exhibits

The following exhibits are attached hereto or are incorporated by reference:


Exhibit No.

 

Description

10.1

 

Wentworth Energy, Inc. 2007 Stock Incentive Plan dated February 16, 2007

10.2

 

Incentive Stock Option Agreement between Wentworth Energy, Inc. and Francis K. Ling dated April 2, 2007

10.3

 

Consulting Agreement dated  June 1, 2007, between Wentworth Energy, Inc. and Francis K. Ling

31.1*

 

Rule 13a-14a/15d-14(a) Certification by Chief Executive Officer

31.2*

 

Rule 13a-14a/15d-14(a) Certification by Chief Financial Officer

32.1*

 

Section 1350 Certification by Chief Executive Officer

32.2*

 

Section 1350 Certification by Chief Financial Officer

* filed herewith



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Signatures


In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


WENTWORTH ENERGY, INC.


Date

November 26, 2007

/s/ John Punzo

John Punzo, Chief Executive Officer




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 Exhibit 31.1.   Certification by Chief Executive Officer


I, John Punzo, Chief Executive Officer of Wentworth Energy, Inc. (the “Company”), certify that:


1.

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-QSB/A of Wentworth Energy, Inc.;


2.

Based on my knowledge, this quarterly 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 quarterly 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 Company as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;


4.

The Company’s other certifying officer 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 Company and have:


a.

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under my supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by other 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 statement for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c.

Evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’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 on such evaluation; and

d.

Disclosed in this report any change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting; and


5.

The Company’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Company’s auditors and the audit committee of the Company’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 Company’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 Company’s internal control over financial reporting.



Date:

November 26, 2007


/s/ John Punzo

John Punzo, Chief Executive Officer



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Exhibit 31.2.   Certification by Chief Financial Officer


I, Francis K. Ling, Chief Financial Officer of Wentworth Energy, Inc. (the “Company”), certify that:


1.

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-QSB/A of Wentworth Energy, Inc.;


2.

Based on my knowledge, this quarterly 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 quarterly 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 Company as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;


4.

The Company’s other certifying officer 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 Company and have:


a.

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under my supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by other 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 statement for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c.

Evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’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 on such evaluation; and

d.

Disclosed in this report any change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting; and


5.

The Company’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Company’s auditors and the audit committee of the Company’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 Company’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 Company’s internal control over financial reporting.



Date:

November 26, 2007


/s/ Francis K. Ling

Francis K. Ling, Chief Financial Officer



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Exhibit 32.1.   Section 1350 Certification by Chief Executive Officer


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 Wentworth Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-QSB/A for the quarter ending June 30, 2007, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, John Punzo, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge and belief: (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/ John Punzo

John Punzo, Chief Executive Officer

November 26, 2007




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Exhibit 32.2.   Section 1350 Certification by Chief Financial Officer


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 Wentworth Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-QSB/A for the quarter ending June 30, 2007, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Francis K. Ling, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge and belief: (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/  Francis K. Ling

Francis K. Ling, Chief Financial Officer

November 26, 2007




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