Biloxi Marsh Lands Corporation (PINK SHEETS: BLMC) today
announces its unaudited results for the second quarter and first
six months of 2009 and provides update. Total revenue for the
second quarter of 2009 was $263,537 compared to total revenue of
$1,261,005 for the same period of 2008. For the first six months of
2009 revenue was $1,258,659 compared to $3,063,399 for the same
period of 2008. For the second quarter total revenue includes a net
loss $42,057 emanating from partnership income which represents the
Company’s interest in B&L Exploration, LLC (B&L) compared
to revenue of $85,522 in the same category during the second
quarter of 2008. The loss from B&L was mainly due to new and
accelerated drilling programs entered into during the quarter.
Meanwhile, for the first six months of 2009 partnership income was
$367,514 compared to revenue of $756,214 in the same category for
the first six months of 2008. During the second quarter of 2009,
oil and gas revenues were $238,373 compared to $734,458 for the
same period of 2008. For the second quarter of 2009, we incurred a
loss on the sale of investment securities of $13,595 compared to a
gain of $373,168 during the second quarter of 2008. Meanwhile,
operating expenses for the second quarter of 2009 were $464,458
compared to operating expenses of $342,050 for the same period of
2008. The increase in expenses was mainly due to increase in legal
fees and expenses related to settlement of the title dispute over
Sections 1, 2 and 3, Township 13 South, Range 16 East (please see
www.biloximarshlandscorp.com for more info). Legal fees and
expenses for the second quarter of 2009 were $236,393 and for the
first six months were $344,652. These fees and expenses were a
major component leading to our quarterly net loss of $76,485 or
$.03 per share for the second quarter of 2009 compared to a net
profit of $643,548 or $.23 per share for the same period of 2008.
Meanwhile, our net earnings for the first half of 2009 were
$417,795 or $.15 per share compared to $1,675,050 or $.61 per share
for the same period of 2008.
The Company previously announced on July 14, 2009 that
settlement agreements have been reached effective July 1, 2009
binding all of the parties to the litigation pending since 2001 in
the Louisiana State Court in St. Bernard Parish to determine the
ownership of Sections 1, 2 and 3, Township 13 South, Range 16 East.
These settlement agreements have resulted in the dismissal of all
litigation between the settling parties. In accordance with the
settlement agreements, the Company received via wire transfer on
Friday, July 10, 2009 a onetime settlement payment of $23,949,171.
Also, under the terms and provisions of the settlement, in addition
to receiving the settlement funds, the Company will remain the sole
owner of the property and has the exclusive right to enter into
oil, gas and mineral leases. The fully executed settlement
agreements have been recorded in the Conveyance Records of St.
Bernard Parish in order to evidence, bind and properly document all
the terms and conditions of the full and final settlement
agreements. This payment of settlement funds is a onetime
nonrecurring event.
As a result of the receipt of the settlement funds and the end
of the litigation, during its July 14th meeting the Board of
Directors declared a $2.00 per share special dividend payable on
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 to shareholders of record as of the close
of business on Friday, July 24, 2009. The settlement funds are
taxable income to the Company, as they represent proceeds paid on
natural gas production attributable to the disputed tract which
will result in the Company facing substantial future income tax
liabilities.
It should be noted that the announced settlement does not
involve the disputes raised in the pending litigation in State
Court in St. Bernard Parish with the State of Louisiana regarding
the State’s claims to certain waterbottoms owned by the Company. As
of this time, there is approximately $13.5mm deposited in the
various concursus accounts established to hold the funds relating
to these disputes between the Company and the State of Louisiana.
Again, please refer to the March 18, 2009 President’s Report to
Shareholders for additional information, a copy of which is
available on the Company’s website: www.biloximarshlandscorp.com
.
Management has taken steps to jump start drilling activity
through the formation of B & L Exploration, LLC (B&L) of
which the Company owns 75%. We plan to use B&L as a means of
implementing a strategy that we believe will increase the Company’s
oil and gas reserves while, at the same time, hopefully mitigating
the Company’s current income tax liabilities. As of June 30, 2009
B&L’s three wells, SL 18955 #1, SL 19064 #1 and Lake Eugenie
Land & Development #1, were producing at a combined daily rate
of approximately 6.5 mmcfg. Also, as of June 30, 2009 the combined
gross daily production rate from 6 wells operated by the Company’s
mineral Lessees was approximately 8.2 million cubic feet (mmcf)
with net daily production accruing to the Company of approximately
802 mcf. Combining this daily natural gas production with the
Company’s proportional share of the daily production from the
B&L wells makes the total net daily production accruing to the
Company as of June 30, 2009 approximately 2.1 mmcf of natural
gas.
Due to delays in obtaining a Coastal Use Permit from the State
of Louisiana, B&L and its partners did not drill SL 19061 #1
sequentially after drilling the Lake Eugenie Land & Development
#1 well. We have finally obtained our Coastal Use Permit. Due to
the recent precipitous drop in the cost of conducting drilling
operations, B&L and its partners have decided to drill this
well during August of 2009. B&L will be the named Operator of
this well.
William B. Rudolf, President and CEO, commented: “We are pleased
with the settlement of the litigation and the fact that, it has not
only created a significant non-recurring revenue event, which
enabled us to pay a substantial special dividend on July 29, 2009,
but it will reduce our ongoing expenses. This will allow us to
focus our time and financial resources on finding opportunities for
the Company and its shareholders. Through B&L Exploration, we
plan to look outside of the Company’s physical boundaries for oil
and gas investment opportunities that represent potential value. We
believe that the oil and gas industry is undergoing a major change
in its business environment related to the country’s poor economy
and accompanying decline in commodity prices. With our strong
balance sheet, we believe that we are well positioned to take
advantage of opportunities that were not available to us in the
past in a more robust business environment.”
The Company maintains a website; www.biloximarshlandscorp.com
and we strongly recommend that all investors and interested parties
visit the website to view historical press releases, historical
financial statements including President’s Report to Shareholders,
and general information about the company. Complete and updated
contact information is available on the Company’s website:
www.biloximarshlandscorp.com .
Biloxi Marsh Lands Corporation owns approximately 90,000 acres
of marsh lands located in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. As the
landowner, it derives the vast majority of its revenue from oil and
gas exploration and production activities that take place on or
near the company’s land as well as its proportional share of
revenue generated by B&L Exploration, LLC. The company also
derives minimal revenues from surface rentals.
This news release contains forward-looking statements regarding
oil and gas discoveries, oil and gas exploration, development and
production activities and reserves. Accuracy of the forward-looking
statements depends on assumptions about events that change over
time and is thus susceptible to periodic change based on actual
experience and new developments. The Company cautions readers that
it assumes no obligation to update or publicly release any
revisions to the forward-looking statements in this report.
Important factors that might cause future results to differ from
these forward-looking statements include: variations in the market
prices of oil and natural gas; drilling results; unanticipated
fluctuations in flow rates of producing wells; oil and natural gas
reserves expectations; the ability to satisfy future cash
obligations and environmental costs; and general exploration and
development risks and hazards. Readers are cautioned not to place
undue reliance on forward-looking statements made by or on behalf
of the Company. Each such statement speaks only as of the day it
was made. The factors described above cannot be controlled by the
Company. When used in this report, the words “believes”,
“estimates”, “plans”, “expects”, “should”, “outlook”, and
“anticipates” and similar expressions as they relate to the Company
or its management are intended to identify forward-looking
statements.
The following “Statements of Assets, Liabilities and
Stockholders’ Equity” and “Statement of Revenues and Expenses and
Retained Earnings” have been derived from an interim un-audited
financial statement which does not include the information and
footnotes that are an integral part of a complete financial
statement.
BILOXI MARSH LANDS CORPORATION Statements of Assets,
Liabilities, and Stockholders' Equity June 30, 2009 and Comparable
Period
Assets 2009 2008 Current
assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,388,576 $ 8,034,281 Accounts
receivable 117,323 497,283 Prepaid expenses 46,299 46,508 Accrued
interest receivable 68,946 30,283 Federal income taxes receivable
255,754 172,850 State income taxes receivable 69,240 47,725 Other
current assets 8,761 4,077 Total current assets
3,954,899 8,833,007 Investment in Partnership
1,306,135 2,307,850 Marketable debt and equity securities - at cost
7,458,776 4,918,537 Land - at cost 234,939 234,939 Levees and
office furniture and equipment 188,352 187,972 Accumulated
Depreciation (188,352 ) (187,972 ) 8,999,850 7,461,326
Total assets $ 12,954,749 $ 16,294,333
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current
liabilities: Deferred tax liability $ — 306,357 Accrued Expenses
122,709 113,179 Other current liabilities 2,520 2,160
Total current liabilities 125,229 421,696
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, par value $.001 -
20,000,000 shares authorized, 2,851,196 shares issued, 2,741,428
shares outstanding in 2009 and 2,754,428 in 2008
47,520 47,520 Retained earnings 12,965,065 15,899,932
13,012,585 15,947,452
Less cost of treasury stock -
109,768 and 96,768 shares in 2009 and 2008, respectively
(183,065 ) (74,815 ) Total stockholders' equity 12,829,520
15,872,637 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $
12,954,749 $ 16,294,333
BILOXI MARSH LANDS
CORPORATION Statements of Revenues and Expenses and Retained
Earnings June 30, 2009 and Comparable Period
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended June
30 June 30 2009 2008 2009
2008 Revenues: Oil and Gas Pipeline
Right of Ways $ - $ 25,031 $ - $ 25,031 Royalties (net of
production taxes) 238,373 709,427
622,658 1,603,658 Total Oil and Gas 238,373
734,458 622,658 1,628,689
Other: Partnership Income (Loss) (42,057 ) 85,522 367,514
756,214 Dividends and interest 80,816 67,857 146,026 164,755 Gain
(Loss) on sale of securities (13,595 ) 373,168
122,461 513,741 Total Other revenues 25,164
526,547 636,001 1,434,710 Total
Revenue 263,537 1,261,005 1,258,659
3,063,399
Expenses Total Expenses
464,458 342,050 774,040 665,457
Net Income before provision for income taxes (200,921
) 918,955 484,619 2,397,942
Income
taxes Provision for income taxes (124,436 )
275,407 66,824 722,892 Net Income $ (76,485 )
$ 643,548 $ 417,795 $ 1,675,050 Net
Income Per Share $ (0.03 ) $ 0.23 $ 0.15 $ 0.61
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