As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 17, 2006.
REGISTRATION NO. 333-129199
U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON D.C. 20549
FORM SB-2/A-1
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
BMB MUNAI, INC.
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(Name of Small Business Issuer in its Charter)
Nevada 1311 30-0233726
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of (Primary Standard Industrial (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization) Classification Code Number) Identification No.)
202 Dostyk Ave. 4th Floor, Almaty Kazakhstan 050051
+7 (3272) 375-125
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(Address and Telephone Number of Registrant's Principal Place of Business)
Gateway Enterprises, Inc.
3230 East Flamingo Road, Suite 156 Las Vegas, Nevada 89121
800 992-4333
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(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Agent for Service)
Copy to:
Ronald L. Poulton, Esq.
Poulton & Yordan
324 South 400 West, Suite 250, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
(801) 355-1341
Approximate Date of Proposed Sale to the Public: From time to time after this
Registration Statement becomes effective.
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant
to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the
Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective
registration statement for the same offering. [ ]
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under
the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. [ ]
If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a
delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of
1933 check the following box. [ ]
If delivery of the prospectus is expected pursuant to Rule 434, please check the
following box. [ ]
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
Title of each Number of Proposed Maximum Proposed Maximum Amount of
Class of Securities Securities Offering Price Aggregate Offering Registration
to be Registered to be Registered Per Share(1) Price (1) Fee(2)
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Common Stock 13,846,427 $10.25 $141,925,877 $15,187
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(1) Estimated pursuant to Rule 457(c) solely for the purpose of calculating the
amount of the registration fee, using the average of the bid and asked
prices as reported on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board ("OTCBB") on May
12, 2006.
(2) $3,692 of this fee was paid with the initial filing of the Registration
Statement on Form SB-2, SEC File #333-129199 on October 24, 2005. The
remaining $11,495 was paid on or before May 12, 2006.
The Registrant hereby amends this registration statement on such date
or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant
shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this registration
statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of
the Securities Act of 1933 or until this registration statement shall become
effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a)
may determine.
PROSPECTUS
13,846,427 Shares of Common Stock
[BMB Muani's Logo]
This prospectus relates solely to the offer and sale by the selling stockholders
identified in this prospectus of up to 13,846,427 shares of our common stock,
all of which are currently outstanding. The selling stockholders are offering
all of the shares to be sold in the offering, but they are not required to sell
any of these shares. We will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of
our common stock by the selling stockholders. We will bear all expenses (other
than selling commissions and fees and expenses of counsel or other advisors to
the selling stockholders) relating to this offering.
The selling stockholders may sell these shares from time to time in various
types of transactions, including in the principal market on which the stock is
traded or listed or in privately negotiated transactions. If any broker-dealers
are used by the selling stockholders, any commissions paid to broker-dealers
and, if broker-dealers purchase any shares of our common stock as principals,
any profits received by such brokers-dealers on the resale of shares of our
common stock, may be deemed to be underwriting discounts or commissions under
the Securities Act of 1933. In addition, any profits realized by the selling
stockholders may be deemed to be underwriting commissions if any such selling
stockholder is deemed an "underwriter" as defined in the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended.
Our common stock is traded on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board under the
symbol "BMBM.OB." The average of the bid and ask price per share of our common
stock as reported by the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board on May 12, 2006, was
$10.25
Investing in these Shares involves a high degree of risk. See "RISK FACTORS"
beginning on page 5 to read about factors you should consider before buying our
stock.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities
commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the
accuracy or adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a
criminal offense.
You should rely only on the information contained in this prospectus. Neither we
nor the selling stockholders have authorized anyone to provide you with
information different from that contained in this prospectus. The selling
stockholders are offering to sell, and seeking offers to buy, shares of our
common stock only in jurisdictions where offers and sales are permitted. The
information contained in this prospectus is accurate only as of the date of this
prospectus, regardless of the time of delivery of this prospectus or of any sale
of our common stock.
The date of this Prospectus is_________, 2006.
PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
Our Company
We are an independent oil and natural gas company engaged in the
acquisition, exploration, development and production of crude oil and natural
gas properties in the Republic of Kazakhstan, (sometimes also referred to herein
as "Kazakhstan" or the "ROK"). We hold a contract that allows us to explore and
develop approximately 460 square kilometers in western Kazakhstan. Our contract
grants us the right to explore and develop the Aksaz, Dolinnoe and Emir oil and
gas fields (the "ADE Block"), as well as an area adjacent to these fields which
we refer to as the Extended Territory.
We are currently in the development stage. We generate revenue, income
and cash flow by producing and marketing oil from test production from our oil
and natural gas properties. We make significant capital expenditures in our
exploration and development activities, which we anticipate will allow us to
increase and improve our ability to generate revenue. Our drilling strategy is
focused toward enhancing cash flows by drilling developmental wells within a
proximity of existing wells. Along with improving cash flows, we seek to
increase our reserves by drilling exploratory wells to find new reservoirs or
extend known reservoirs. We believe this strategy will result in growth of
proved developed reserves, production and financial strength.
Our principal executive offices are located at 202 Dostyk Ave., 4th
Floor, Almaty, Kazakhstan 050051. We also maintain a U.S. office in Salt Lake
City, Utah, located at 324 South 400 West, Suite 250, Salt Lake City, Utah
84101. Our telephone number in Almaty is +7 (3232) 375-125. Our telephone number
in Salt Lake City is (801) 355-2227. Our website address is www.bmbmunai.com.
Company Information
We originally incorporated in Utah in July 1981 under the name Au `n
Ag, Inc. The corporation later changed its domicile to Delaware in February
1994. In April 1994, the corporation changed its name to InterUnion Financial
Corporation ("InterUnion"). On November 26, 2003, InterUnion executed an
Agreement and Plan of Merger with BMB Holding, Inc., a private Delaware
corporation, formed for the purpose of acquiring and developing oil and gas
fields in the Republic of Kazakhstan. As a result of the merger, the
shareholders of BMB Holding, Inc., obtained control of the corporation. BMB
Holding, Inc., was treated as the acquiror for accounting purposes. A new board
of directors was elected that was comprised primarily of the former directors of
BMB Holding, Inc. In connection with the Agreement and Plan of Merger, the name
of the corporation was changed to BMB Munai, Inc. We changed domicile of the
corporation from Delaware to Nevada in December 2004.
The Offering
Securities Offered: 13,846,427 Shares of $0.001 par value
Company common stock.
Use of Proceeds: All of the net proceeds from the sale or our
common stock covered by this prospectus will
be received by the selling stockholders who
offer and sell shares of our common stock.
We will not receive any proceeds from the
sale of our common stock offered by the
selling stockholders.
OTC Bulletin Board Symbol: "BMBM.OB"
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Summary Financial Information
The table below provides you historical summary financial data for the
fiscal year ended March 31, 2005 and the period from inception, (May 6, 2003)
through March 31, 2004, derived from our audited consolidated financial
statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. It also provides financial
data for, and as of the end of, the nine months ended December 31, 2005 and
2004, derived from our unaudited consolidated financial statements included
elsewhere in this prospectus. Historical results are not necessarily indicative
of the results that may be expected for any future period. When you read this
historical summary financial data, it is important that you read along with it
the historical consolidated financial statements and related notes and
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations" included elsewhere in this prospectus. Unless otherwise indicated
all historical financial, reserve and operations information contained in this
summary is stated in thousands.
Nine months ended
Year ended Period from Inception December 31,
March 31, (May 6, 2003) through ----------------------------------
2005 March 31, 2004 2005 2004
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Statement of Operations Data:
Revenues $ 974 $ - $ 4,107 $ 348
Total Expenses $ 4,761 $ 787 $ 9,105 $ 2,852
Loss from Operations $ 3,788 $ 787 $ 4,999 $ 2,504
Net Loss $ 3,286 $ 614 $ 4,798 $ 2,094
Basic Loss per Share $ 0.12 $ 0.08 $ 0.15 $ 0.08
The table below sets forth a summary of our consolidated balance sheet
data as of March 31, 2005, derived from our audited consolidated financial
statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. It also provides financial
data for, and as of, the end of the nine months ended December 31, 2005, derived
from our unaudited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this
prospectus.
March 31, 2005 December 31, 2005
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(Unaudited)
Balance Sheet Data:
Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 9,990 $ 54,294
Inventories $ 3,227 $ 3,321
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets, Net $ 4,172 $ 3,923
Oil and Gas Properties, Full Cost Method, Net $ 42,802 $ 54,774
Total Assets $ 61,872 $ 118,989
Total Current Liabilities $ 6,998 $ 4,031
Total Long-Term Liabilities $ 283 $ 1,141
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 61,872 $ 118,989
Summary Historical Reserve and Operating Data
The following table presents summary information regarding our
estimated oil and natural gas reserves as of March 31, 2005. All calculations of
estimated proved reserves have been made in accordance with the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), and, except
as otherwise indicated, give no effect to state income taxes. The estimates of
proved reserves are based on a reserve report prepared by Chapman Petroleum
Engineering Petroleum Ltd., ("Chapman") our independent petroleum engineers. For
additional information regarding our reserves, please read "Business and
Properties - Oil and Natural Gas Reserves" below and note 22 to our 2005 annual
consolidated financial statements.
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Reserve Data:
Proved Reserves
As of March 31, 2005
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Developed(1) Undeveloped(2) Total
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Oil and condensate (MBbls)(3) 10,580 2,580 13,160
Natural gas (MMcf) - - -
Total BOE (MBbls) 10,580 2,580 13,160
Estimated future net revenue before income
taxes $ 182,377 $ 38,038 $ 220,415
Present value of estimated future net cash
flow before income taxes (discounted 10%
per annum)(4) $ 68,241 $ 9,037 $ 77,278
Standardized measure of discounted future
net cash flows(5) $59,354
(1) Proved developed reserves are proved reserves that are expected to be
recovered from existing wells with existing equipment and operating
methods.
(2) Proved undeveloped reserves are proved reserves which are expected to be
recovered from new wells on undrilled acreage or from existing wells where
a relatively major expenditure is required for recompletion.
(3) Includes natural gas liquids.
(4) Estimated future net reserves represents estimated future gross revenue to
be generated from the production of proved reserves, net of estimated
future production and development costs, using the average oil and gas
prices we were receiving in the Kazakhstan domestic market, as of March 31,
2005, which was $21.27 per Bbl of oil.
(5) The standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows represents the
present value of future net cash flow less the computed discount.
The following table presents summary information regarding our
historical operating data for the year ended March 31, 2005, and the period from
inception (May 6, 2003) to March 31, 2004 and for the nine months ended December
31, 2005 and 2004.
For the
Period from Nine Months Ended
For the Year Inception (May 6, December 31,
Ended 2003) to -----------------------------
March 31, 2005 March 31, 2004 2005 2004
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Production:
Oil and condensate (Bbls) 68,755 - 204,163 41,783
Natural gas liquids (Bbls) - - - -
Natural gas (Mcf) - - - -
Barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) - - - -
Average Sales Price(1)
Oil and condensate ($ per Bbl) $15.17 $ - $21.31 $13.33
Natural gas liquids ($ per Bbl) - - - -
Natural gas ($ per Mcf) - - - -
Barrels of oil equivalent ($ per BOE) - - - -
Average oil and natural gas operating
expenses including production and ad
valorem taxes ($ per BOE)(2) $ 3.08 $ - $2.64 $6.45
(1) During the period from inception through the year ended March 31, 2005, the
Company has not engaged in any hedging activities, including derivatives.
(2) Includes direct lifting costs (labor, repairs and maintenance, materials
and supplies), expensed workover costs and the administrative costs of
field production personnel, insurance and production and ad valorem taxes.
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RISK FACTORS
Investment in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. You
should carefully consider the risks described below together with all of the
other information included in this prospectus before making an investment
decision. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, financial
condition or results of operations could suffer. In that case, the trading price
of our common stock could decline, and you may lose all or part of your
investment.
In addition, this document may contain forward-looking statements
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and
Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Forward-looking statements are identified by words such as "believe,"
"anticipate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "will," "may," and other similar
expressions. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections
or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking
statements. We wish to caution readers that these forward-looking statements are
only predictions and that our business is subject to the risk factors described
below. The registrant would also like to clarify that the risk factors described
below relate to the business of BMB Munai, Inc. and its wholly-owned operating
subsidiary, Emir Oil, LLP, on a combined and consolidated basis and that no
inference should be drawn as to the magnitude of any particular risk from its
position in the list. BMB Munai, Inc. and Emir Oil, LLP, are referred to
collectively throughout this prospectus as "we," "us," "our" and "ours."
Risks Relating to the Oil and Natural Gas Industry
A substantial or extended decline in oil and natural gas prices may
adversely affect our business, financial condition, cash flow, liquidity or
results of operations and ability to meet our capital expenditure obligations
and financial commitments and implement our business strategy.
Our business is heavily dependent upon the prices of, and demand for,
oil and natural gas production and the level of such production will be subject
to wide fluctuations and depend on numerous factors beyond our control,
including the following:
o the domestic and foreign supply of oil and natural gas;
o the price and quantity of imports of crude oil and natural gas:
o political conditions and events in other oil-producing and natural
gas-producing countries, including embargoes, continued hostilities
in the Middle East, Iran, Nigeria and other sustained military
campaigns, and acts of terrorism or sabotage;
o the actions of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, or
OPEC;
o domestic government regulation, legislation and policies;
o the level of global oil and natural gas inventories;
o weather conditions;
o technological advances affecting energy consumption;
o the price availability of alternative fuels; and
o overall economic conditions.
Any continued and extended decline in the price of crude oil or natural
gas will adversely affect:
o our revenues, profitability and cash flow from operations;
o the value of our proved oil and natural gas reserves;
o the economic viability of certain of our drilling prospects;
o our borrowing capacity; and
o our ability to obtain additional capital.
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In December 2005 we were granted our first export quota from the
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan ("MEMR")
which allowed us to begin exporting oil for sale in the world market in January
2006. We have also been granted export quotas in March and April 2006. Prior to
January 2006, we were limited to selling our test production to the domestic
market in Kazakhstan. The price of oil in the domestic market in Kazakhstan is
materially lower than the price in the world market. There is no guarantee that
the Republic of Kazakhstan will continue to grant us export quotas in the
future. In the event we are not granted an export quota in the future, we will
be limited to selling our production to the domestic Kazakhstan market, which
likely will result in us realizing lower revenue per barrel of oil sold than we
would realize in the world market.
We have not entered into crude oil and natural gas price hedging
arrangements on any of our anticipated sales. However, we may in the future
enter into such arrangements in order to reduce our exposure to price risks.
Such arrangements may limit our ability to benefit from increases in oil and
natural gas prices.
Reserve estimates depend on many assumptions that may turn out to be
inaccurate. Any material inaccuracies in these reserve estimates or underlying
assumptions will materially affect the quantities and present value of our
reserves.
The process of estimating oil and natural gas reserves is complex. It
requires interpretations of available technical data and many assumptions,
including assumptions relating to economic factors. Any significant inaccuracies
in these interpretations or assumptions could materially affect the estimated
quantities and present value of reserves shown in this prospectus.
In order to prepare our estimates, we must project production rates and
timing of development expenditures. We must also analyze available geological,
geophysical, production and engineering data. The extent, quality and
reliability of this data can vary. The process also requires economic
assumptions about matters such as oil and natural gas prices, drilling and
operating expenses, capital expenditures, taxes and availability of funds.
Therefore, estimates of oil and natural gas reserves are inherently imprecise.
Actual future production, oil and natural gas prices, revenues, taxes,
development expenditures, operating expenses and quantities of recoverable oil
and natural gas reserves most likely will vary from our estimates. Any
significant variance could materially affect the estimated quantities and
present value of reserves shown in this prospectus. In addition, we may adjust
estimates of proved reserves to reflect production history, results of
exploration and development, prevailing oil and natural gas prices and other
factors, many of which are beyond our control.
You should not assume that the present value of future net revenues
from our proved reserves referred to in this prospectus is the current market
value of our estimated oil and natural gas reserves. In accordance with SEC
requirements, we generally base the estimated discounted future net cash flows
from our proved reserves on prices and costs on the date of the estimate. Actual
future prices and costs may differ materially from those used in the present
value estimate. If future values decline or costs increase, it could have a
negative impact on our ability to finance operations; individual properties
could cease being commercially viable; affecting our decision to continue
operations on producing properties or to attempt to develop properties. All of
these factors would have a negative impact on earnings and net income, and most
likely the trading price of our securities.
A substantial percentage of our proven properties are undeveloped;
therefore the risk associated with our success is greater than would be the case
if the majority of our properties were categorized as "proved developed
producing."
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Because a substantial percentage of our proven properties are "proved
undeveloped" (approximately 20%), or "proved developed non-producing"
(approximately 65%), we will require significant additional capital to develop
such properties before they may become productive. Further, because of the
inherent uncertainties associated with drilling for oil and gas, some of these
properties may never be developed to the extent that they result in positive
cash flow. Even if we are successful in our development efforts, it could take
several years for a significant portion of our undeveloped properties to be
converted to positive cash flow.
We will be unable to produce up to 94% of our proved reserves if we are
not able to extend our current contract or obtain a new contract from the
Republic of Kazakhstan, which would likely require us to terminate our
operations.
Under our current contract for exploration of hydrocarbons on the
Aksaz, Dolinnoe and Emir fields, we have the right to produce oil and gas only
until July 2007, yet 94% of our proved reserves are scheduled to be produced
after July 2007. We have the ability to extend our current exploration contract
to July 2009. We also have the exclusive right to negotiate a commercial
production contract as per the terms of our exploration contract. If, however,
we are unable to obtain a commercial production contract prior to the expiration
of our exploration contract, we will lose our right to produce the reserves on
our current properties. If we are unable to produce those reserves, we will be
unable to realize revenues and earnings and to fund operations and we would most
likely be unable to continue as a going concern.
Prospects that we decide to drill may not yield oil or natural gas in
commercially viable quantities or quantities sufficient to meet our targeted
rate of return.
A "prospect" is a property which, based on available seismic and
geological data, we believe shows potential oil or natural gas. Our prospects
are in various stages of evaluation and interpretation. There is no way to
predict in advance of drilling and completion costs whether a prospect will be
economically viable. Even with seismic data and other technologies and the study
of producing fields in the same area, we cannot know conclusively prior to
drilling whether oil or natural gas will be present or, if present, will be
present in commercial quantities. The analysis that we perform using data from
other wells, more fully explored prospects and /or producing fields may not be
useful in predicting the characteristics and potential reserves associated with
our drilling prospects. If we drill additional unsuccessful wells, our drilling
success rate may decline and we may not achieve our targeted rate of return.
We may incur substantial losses and be subject to substantial liability
claims as a result of our oil and natural gas operations.
We are not insured against all risks. Losses and liabilities arising
from uninsured and underinsured events could materially and adversely affect our
business, financial condition or results of operations. Our oil and natural gas
exploration and production activities are subject to all of the operating risks
associated with drilling for and producing oil and natural gas, including the
possibility of:
o environmental hazards, such as uncontrollable flows of oil, natural
gas, brine, well fluids, toxic gas or other pollution into the
environment, including groundwater and shoreline contamination;
o abnormally pressured formations;
o mechanical difficulties, such as stuck oil field drilling and
service tools and casing collapse;
o fires and explosions;
o personal injuries and death; and
o natural disasters.
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Any of these risks could adversely affect our ability to conduct
operations or result in substantial losses to our company. We may elect not to
obtain insurance if we believe that the cost of available insurance is excessive
relative to the risks presented. In addition, pollution and environmental risks
generally are not fully insurable. If a significant accident or other event
occurs that is not fully covered by insurance, it could adversely affect us.
We are subject to complex laws that can affect the cost, manner or
feasibility of doing business.
Exploration, development, production and sale of oil and natural gas
are subject to extensive federal, state, local and international regulation. We
may be required to make large expenditures to comply with governmental
regulations. Matters subject to regulation include:
o discharge permits for drilling operations;
o drilling bonds;
o reports concerning operations;
o the spacing of wells;
o unitization and pooling of properties; and
o taxation.
Under these laws, we could be liable for personal injuries, property
damage and other damages. Failure to comply with these laws may also result in
the suspension or termination of our operations and subject us to
administrative, civil and criminal penalties. Moreover, these laws could change
in ways that substantially increase our costs. Any such liabilities, penalties,
suspensions, terminations or regulatory changes could materially adversely
affect our financial condition and results of operations.
Our operations may incur substantial liabilities to comply with the
environmental laws and regulations.
Our oil and natural gas operations are subject to stringent federal,
state and local laws and regulations relating to the release or disposal of
materials into the environment or otherwise relating to environmental
protection. These laws and regulations may require the acquisition of a permit
before drilling commences, restrict the types, quantities and concentration of
substances that can be released into the environment in connection with drilling
and production activities, limit or prohibit drilling activities on certain
lands lying within wilderness, wetlands and other protected areas, and impose
substantial liabilities for pollution resulting from our operations. Failure to
comply with these laws and regulations may result in the assessment of
administrative, civil and criminal penalties, imposition of investigatory or
remedial obligations or even injunctive relief. Changes in environmental laws
and regulations occur frequently; any changes that result in more stringent or
costly waste handling, storage, transport, disposal or cleanup requirements
could require us to make significant expenditures to maintain compliance, and
may otherwise have a material adverse effect on our results of operations,
competitive position or financial condition as well as on the industry in
general. Under these environmental laws and regulations, we could be held
strictly liable for the removal or remediation of previously released materials
or property contamination regardless of whether we were responsible for the
release or whether our operations were standard in the industry at the time they
were performed.
Unless we replace our oil and natural gas reserves, our reserves and
future production will decline, which would adversely affect our cash flows and
income.
Unless we conduct successful development, exploration and exploitation
activities or acquire properties containing proved reserves, our proved reserves
will decline as those reserves are produced. Producing oil and natural gas
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reservoirs generally are characterized by declining production rates that vary
depending upon reservoir characteristics and other factors. Our future oil and
natural gas reserves and production, and, therefore our cash flow and income,
are highly dependent on our success in efficiently developing and exploiting our
current reserves and economically finding or acquiring additional recoverable
reserves. If we are unable to develop, exploit, find or acquire additional
reserves to replace our current and future production, our cash flow and income
will decline as production declines, until our existing properties would be
incapable of sustaining commercial production.
If we do not satisfy our commitments to the government of Kazakhstan
while we are engaged in exploration and development activities we could lose our
rights to the ADE Block and the Extended Territory.
We have committed to the government of Kazakhstan to make various
capital investments and to develop the ADE Block and the Extended Territory in
accordance with specific requirements during exploration and development.
Additionally, to undertake commercial production, we will need to apply for and
be granted commercial production rights. The requirements of our current license
may be inconsistent with the terms of any new licenses we are issued.
Additionally, we may not be able to satisfy all commitments in the future. If we
fail to satisfy these commitments our contract may be cancelled. The
cancellation of our contract could have a material adverse effect on our
business, results of operations and financial condition. Although we would seek
waivers of any breaches or seek to renegotiate the terms of our commitments, we
cannot assure you that we would be successful in doing so.
Our activities, and correspondingly, our ability to generate revenue to
support operations, could be adversely affected because of inadequate
infrastructure in the region where our properties are located.
Our exploration and development activities could suffer due to
inadequate infrastructure in the region. We are working to improve the
infrastructure on our properties. Any problem or adverse change affecting our
operational infrastructure, or infrastructure provided by third parties, could
have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of
operations. Similarly, if we are unsuccessful in developing the infrastructure
on our properties it could have a material adverse effect on our financial
conditions and results of operations.
The unavailability or high cost of drilling rigs, equipment, supplies,
personnel and oil field services could adversely affect our ability to execute
on a timely basis our exploration and development plans within our budget.
Shortages or the high cost of drilling rigs, equipment, supplies or
personnel could delay or adversely affect our development and exploration
operations. As the price of oil and natural gas increases, the demand for
production equipment and personnel will likely also increase, potentially
resulting, at least in the near-term, in shortages of equipment and personnel.
In addition, larger producers may be able to secure access to such equipment by
offering drilling companies more lucrative terms. If we are unable to acquire
access to such resources, or can obtain access only at higher prices, not only
would this potentially delay our ability to convert our reserves into cash flow,
but this could also significantly increase the cost of producing those reserves,
thereby having a negative impact on anticipated net income.
The unavailability or high price of transportation systems could
adversely affect our ability to deliver our production to oil and natural gas
markets on terms that would allow us to operate profitably, or at all.
Because of the location of our properties, the crude oil we produce
must be transported by truck or by rail. In the future it will likely also be
transported by pipelines. These railways and pipelines are operated by
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state-owned entities or other third parties, and there can be no assurance that
these transportation systems will always be functioning and available, or that
the transportation costs will remain at acceptable levels. In addition, any
increase in the cost of transportation or reduction in its availability to us
could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. There is no
assurance that we will be able to procure sufficient transportation capacity on
economical terms, if at all.
Competition in the oil and natural gas industry is intense, which may
adversely affect our ability to compete.
We operate in a highly competitive environment for acquiring properties,
marketing oil and natural gas and securing trained personnel. Many of our
competitors possess and employ financial, technical and personnel resources
which are substantially greater than ours, this can be particularly important in
the areas in which we operate. Those companies may be able both to pay more for
productive oil and natural gas properties and exploratory prospects and to
evaluate, bid for and purchase a greater number of properties and prospects than
our financial or personnel resources permit. Our ability to acquire additional
prospects and to find and develop reserves in the future will depend on our
ability to evaluate and select suitable properties and to consummate
transactions in a highly competitive environment. There is substantial
competition for capital available for investment in the oil and natural gas
industry. We may not be able to compete successfully in the future in acquiring
prospective reserves, developing reserves, marketing hydrocarbons, attracting
and retaining quality personnel or raising additional capital.
Risks Relating to Our Business
The loss of senior management and key personnel could adversely affect
us.
Our success is dependent on the performance of our senior management
and key technical personnel each of whom has extensive experience in the oil and
gas industry. The loss of such individuals, in particular, Boris Cherdabayev,
our CEO and Chairman of our Board of Directors, or Toluesh Tolmakov, the General
Director of Emir Oil, our wholly-owned subsidiary, could have an adverse effect
on our business. We do not have employment agreements in place with our senior
management or key employees. We do not currently carry key man insurance for any
of our senior management or key employees, nor do we anticipate obtaining key
man insurance in the foreseeable future.
If you purchase shares of our stock, your investment will be subject to
the same risks inherent in international operations, including, but not limited
to, adverse governmental actions, political risks, and expropriation of assets,
loss of revenues and the risk of civil unrest or war.
We believe that the present policies of the government of the Republic
of Kazakhstan are favorable to foreign investment and to exploration and
production and we are not aware of any impending changes. While there is a
certain amount of bureaucratic "red tape" we have significant experience working
in Kazakhstan, and good relationships with government agencies at many levels.
We, however, remain subject to all the risks inherent in international
operations, including adverse governmental actions, uncertain legal and
political systems, and expropriation of assets, loss of revenues and the risk of
civil unrest or war. Our primary oil and gas properties are located in
Kazakhstan, which until 1990 was part of the Soviet Union. Kazakhstan retains
many of the laws and customs of the former Soviet Union, but has and is
continuing to develop its own legal, regulatory and financial systems. As the
political and regulatory environment changes, we may face uncertainty about the
interpretation of our agreements; in the event of dispute, we may have limited
recourse within the legal and political system.
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If we are successful in establishing commercially producible reserves
on our properties, an application will be made for a commercial production
contract. We have the exclusive right to negotiate this contract for the ADE
Block and Extended Territory, and the government is required to conduct these
negotiations under the "Law of Petroleum." Such contracts are customarily
awarded upon determination that the field is capable of commercial rates of
production and that we have complied with the other terms of our license and
exploration contract. The terms of the commercial production contract will
establish the royalty and other payments due to the government in connection
with commercial production. At the time the commercial production contract is
issued, we will be required to begin repaying the government its historical
investment costs of exploration and development of the ADE Block and the
Extended Territory. Our obligation associated with the ADE Block is
approximately $6 million. Our obligation associated with the Extended Territory
has not yet been determined and is currently being negotiated. If satisfactory
terms for commercial production rights cannot be negotiated, it could have a
material adverse effect on our financial position.
Risks Relating to an Investment in Our Securities
You may have difficulty reselling the shares you acquire in this
offering because of the limited trading volume of your common stock.
Our stock has limited trading volume on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin
Board and is not listed on a national exchange. Moreover, a significant
percentage of our outstanding common stock is "restricted" and therefore subject
to the resale restrictions set forth in Rule 144 of the rules and regulations
promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act
of 1933. These factors could adversely affect the liquidity, trading volume,
price and transferability of our common shares.
There are a large number of shares that may be sold in the market as a
result of this offering, which may cause the price of our common stock to
decline.
As of May 12, 2006, 43,245,657 shares of our common stock were
outstanding. We are registering 13,846,427 shares of our common stock, pursuant
to this prospectus, all of which are already outstanding. Any person acquiring
shares of common stock covered by this registration statement, from any party
other than an "affiliates," will acquire freely tradable shares without
restriction or further registration under federal securities laws. Sales of a
substantial number of shares of our common stock in the public markets, or the
perception that these sales may occur, could cause the market price of our
common stock to decline and could materially impair our ability to raise capital
through the sale of additional equity securities or to enter into strategic
acquisitions with third parties.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This prospectus contains forward-looking statements that are subject to a
number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, and may
include statements about our:
o business strategy;
o reserves;
o financial strategy;
o production;
o uncertainty regarding our future operating results;
o plans, objectives, expectations and intentions that are not
historical.
All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in
this prospectus, regarding our strategy, future operations, financial position,
estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives
of management are forward-looking statements. When used in this prospectus, the
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words "could," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "expect,"
"project" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking
statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying
words. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this
prospectus. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking
statements. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations
reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements we make in this
prospectus are reasonable, we can give no assurance that these plans, intentions
or expectations will be achieved. We disclose important factors that could cause
our actual results to differ materially from our expectations under "Risk
Factors," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations" and elsewhere in this prospectus. These cautionary
statements qualify all forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons
acting on our behalf.
USE OF PROCEEDS
The selling stockholders will receive all of the net proceeds from the
sale of our common stock offered by this prospectus. Accordingly, we will not
receive any proceeds from the sale of the common stock.
SELLING SECURITY HOLDERS
The following table provides information regarding the beneficial
ownership of the outstanding shares of our common stock by the selling
stockholders. Except as may be identified in the footnotes to the table, none of
the selling security holders has held any position, office or otherwise had a
material relationship with BMB or any of its predecessors or affiliates in the
past three years. Percentage of beneficial ownership after the offering is based
on 43,245,657 shares of our common stock outstanding as of May 12, 2006. The
selling stockholders may offer the shares for sale from time to time in whole or
in part. Except where otherwise noted, the selling stockholders named in the
following table have, to our knowledge, sole voting and investment power with
respect to the shares beneficially owned by them.
Beneficial Ownership Beneficial Ownership
Before Offering After Offering(2)
Name Shares % Shares Offered(1) Shares %
- -------------------------------------- ---------- ------ ----------------- --------- ------
DKR Saturn Event Driven Holding Fund
LTD(3) 1,079,953 2.5% 1,079,953 0 *
Front Street Investment Management,
Inc. (4) 62,500 * 62,500 0 *
Douglas M. Lane 15,000 * 15,000 0 *
Credifinance Capital Corp. (5) 452,083 1.0% 452,083 0 *
Firebird Global Master Fund,
Ltd. (6) 88,000 * 88,000 0 *
Bear Stearns FBO Firebird Global
Master Fund, Ltd. (6) 150,000 * 100,000 50,000 *
Vertex One Asset Management, Inc. (7) 300,000 * 300,000 0 *
Firebird Republics Fund, Ltd. (8) 533,333 1.2% 533,333 0 *
William McGee 103,367 * 93,367 10,000 *
Douglas Francis Roche 7,060 * 7,060 0 *
Bradley Peech 12,500 * 12,500 0 *
Stanley Smith 45,078 * 15,176 29,902 *
WTC-CIF Energy Portfolio (nominee:
Finwell & Co.) (9) 23,000 * 15,000 8,000 *
WTC-CIF Energy Portfolio (nominee:
Landwave & Co.) (10) 163,000 * 114,000 49,000 *
Spindrift Partners, L.P. (11) 247,000 * 141,000 106,000 *
Spindrift Investors (Bermuda) L.P. (12) 317,000 * 161,000 156,000 *
Aton International Ltd.(13) 1,226,121 2.8% 1,226,121 0 *
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Roytor & Co. (14) 200,000 * 200,000 0 *
Roytor & Co. (15) 200,000 * 200,000 0 *
Anthony Richard Brocas Burrows 4,500 * 4,500 0 *
Brewin Nominees (Channel Islands)
Ltd.(16) 1,760 * 1,760 0 *
Brewin Nominees Ltd. (17) 1,400 * 1,400 0 *
Giltspur Nominees Ltd.(18) 58,990 * 58,990 0 *
Genesis Smaller Companies SICAV
(Nominee: JPMorgan Chase Bank NY)(19) 227,000 * 227,000 0 *
Genesis Emerging Markets
Opportunities Fund Ltd. (20) 1,098,000 2.5% 1,098,000 0 *
Global Undervalued Securities Master
Fund(21) 200,000 * 200,000 0 *
Drake Associates, L.P. (22) 70,000 * 70,000 0 *
Firebird Avrora Fund, Ltd. (8) 626,190 1.4% 533,333 92,857 *
Firebird New Russia Fund, Ltd. (8) 125,334 * 125,334 0 *
Touradji Global Resources Master
Fund, Ltd. (23) 2,259,265 5.2% 1,250,000 1,009,265 2.3%
QVT Fund LP(24) 250,000 * 250,000 0 *
TCW Americas Development
Association, L.P.(25) 330,000 * 330,000 0 *
S.A.C. Capital Associates, LLC(26) 300,000 * 300,000 0 *
Invesco Taiga(27) 55,327 * 55,327 0 *
Eastern Europe and Russian Mother
Equity Fund(28) 276,632 * 276,632 0 *
State Street Emerging Markets (210)(29) 177,400 * 177,400 0 *
AGF Marches Emergents (260) (29) 50,300 * 50,300 0 *
State Street Active Asie (360) (29) 69,900 * 69,900 0 *
Disclaim & Co. (2D09) (29) 437,800 1.0% 437,800 0 *
Olynthus & Co. (9T02) (29) 133,900 * 133,900 0 *
Headguard & Co. (ZV93) (29) 106,600 * 106,600 0 *
Portbird & Co. (N42N) (29) 47,600 * 47,600 0 *
Mildbreeze & Co. (DA50) (29) 40,700 * 40,700 0 *
Squab & Co. (DU2M) (29) 35,800 * 35,800 0 *
Cudd & Co. Nominee for JP Morgan
Chase Bank(30) 133,800 * 133,800 0 *
Cudd & Co. Nominee for JP Morgan
Chase Bank(31) 78,500 * 78,500 0 *
Cudd & Co. Nominee for JP Morgan
Chase Bank(32) 399,200 * 399,200 0 *
Cudd & Co. Nominee for JP Morgan
Chase Bank(33) 174,300 * 174,300 0 *
MTBJ JPM Russia & Eastern Europe
Fund(34) 566,300 1.3% 566,300 0 *
Cudd & Co. Nominee for JP Morgan
Chase Bank(35) 1,740,600 4.0% 1,740,600 0 *
Gerlach & Co., Citibank NA IC&D(36)
55,358 * 55,358 0 *
* Less than 1%.
(1) Represents the number of shares we are required to register pursuant to the
registration rights of the selling stockholders.
(2) Assumes all shares being offered under this prospectus will be sold by the
selling stockholders.
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(3) DKR Saturn Event Driven Holding Fund, LTD. has informed us that Ron
Phillips has dispositive and voting power for all of its shares in our
Company.
(4) Front Street Investment Management, Inc. has informed us that Frank Mersch
has dispositive and voting power for all of its shares in our Company.
(5) Cedifinance Capital Corp. has informed us that Georges Benarroch has
dispositive and voting power for all of its shares in our Company. Mr.
Benarroch currently serves on our board of directors and is the former CEO
of our predecessor company.
(6) Firebird Global Master Fund, Ltd. has informed us that James Passin has
dispositive and voting power for all of its shares in our Company.
(7) Vertex One Asset Management, Inc. has informed us that John Thiessen has
dispositive and voting power for all of its shares in our Company.
(8) Firebird Republics Fund, Ltd., Firebird Avrora Fund, Ltd., and Firebird New
Russia Fund, Ltd., have each informed us that Harvey Sawikin and Ian Hague
have dispositive and voting power for all of our shares held by each of
these funds.
(9) Wellington Management Company, LLP ("Wellington") is an investment adviser
registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended.
Wellington, in such capacity is deemed to share beneficial ownership of the
shares held by WTC-CIF Energy Portfolio (nominee: Finwell & Co.).
(10) Wellington Management Company, LLP ("Wellington") is an investment adviser
registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended.
Wellington, in such capacity is deemed to share beneficial ownership of the
shares held by WTC-CIF Energy Portfolio (nominee: Landwave & Co.).
(11) Wellington Management Company, LLP ("Wellington") is an investment adviser
registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended.
Wellington, in such capacity is deemed to share beneficial ownership of the
shares held by Spindrift Partners, L.P.
(12) Wellington Management Company, LLP ("Wellington") is an investment adviser
registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended.
Wellington, in such capacity is deemed to share beneficial ownership of the
shares held by Spindrift Investors (Bermuda) L.P.
(13) Aton International Ltd., has informed us that Charalambos Michaelides has
dispositive and voting power for all of its shares in our Company.
(14) Roytor & Co. holds these shares for the benefit of RAB Special Situations
(Master) Fund Limited. RAB Special Situations (Master) Fund Limited has
informed us that Mr. W.P.S. Richards has dispositive and voting power for
all of its shares in our Company.
(15) Roytor & Co. holds these shares for the benefit of RAB Energy Fund Ltd. RAB
Energy Fund Ltd. has informed us that Gavin Wilson has dispositive and
voting power for all of its shares in our Company.
(16) Brewin Nominess (Channel Islands) Ltd. has informed us that Obelisk Trust
Ltd., Guernsey, has dispositive and voting power for all of its shares in
our Company.
(17) Brewin Nominees Ltd. has informed us that Brewin Dolphin Senior Staff
Pension Scheme has dispositive and voting power for all of its shares in
our Company.
(18) Giltspur Nominess Ltd. has informed us that it holds these shares for the
benefit of the following persons or entities, each of whom has the
dispositive and voting power over the shares of our Company each
respectively owns: Mr. R C M Westrup - 2,400 shares; Gabriel Mackintosh -
2,200 shares; Anthony Mackintosh - 7,400 shares; Mrs. V R MacAndrew - 2,200
shares; Mr. A B Greene - 3,700 shares; Mr. A Bridgewater - 2,200 shares;
Mr. R J Coverley - 1,500 shares; Mr. D J Clark - 2,000 shares; Mr. J K
Rylands - 5,440 shares; Mr. J S Bickersteth - 1,500 shares; Mrs.
Tarrant-Smith - 1,500 shares; Mr. D B E Pike - 2,700 shares; Duet
Investements Ltd., Monaco - 10,750 shares; and Pension Scheme of E Lebas
Ltd. - 13,500 shares.
(19) Genesis Fund Managers, LLP ("GFM") is an investment adviser registered
under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. GFM, in such
capacity is deemed to have dispositive and voting power for all of the
shares held by Genesis Smaller Companies SICAV (Nominee: JPMorgan Chase
Bank NY.)
(20) Genesis Asset Managers, LLP ("GAM") is an investment adviser registered
under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. GAM, in such
capacity is deemed to have dispositive and voting power for all of the
shares held by Genesis Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund Ltd.
(21) Kleinheinz Capital Partners, Inc. ("Kleinheinz") is an investment adviser
registered under the Investment Adviser Act of 1940, as amended.
Kleinheinz, in such capacity, is deemed to have dispositive and voting
power for all of the shares held by Global Undervalued Securities Master
Fund.
(22) Drake Associates, L.P. has informed us that Alec Rutherfurd has dispositive
and voting power for all of its shares in our Company.
(23) Touradji Global Resources Master Funds, Ltd., has informed us that Paul
Touradji has dispositive and voting power for all of its shares in our
Company.
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(24) QVT Fund LP has informed us that its general manager, QVT Associates GP LLC
and its investment manager QVT Financial LP each have dispositive and
voting power over all of its shares in our Company.
(25) TCW Americas Development Association, L.P. has informed us that Penelope
Foley and David I. Robbins have dispositive and voting power for all of its
shares in our Company.
(26) S.A.C. Capital Associates, LLC, has informed us that pursuant to investment
agreements, each of S.A.C. Capital Advisors, LLC, a Delaware limited
liability company ("SAC Capital Advisors") and S.A.C. Capital Management,
LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("SAC Capital Management") share
dispositive and voting power with respect to the shares held by S.A.C.
Capital Associates, LLC. Mr. Steven Cohen controls both SAC Capital
Advisors and SAC Capital Management. Each of SAC Capital Advisors, SAC
Capital Management and Mr. Cohen disclaim beneficial ownership of any of
the securities held by S.A.C. Capital Associates, LLC.
(27) Invesco Taiga has informed us that Peter Jarvis, the fund manager of
Invesco Asset Management, has dispositive and voting power for all of its
shares in our Company.
(28) Eastern Europe & Russian Equity Mother Fund has informed us that Peter
Jarvis, the fund manager of Invesco Asset Management, has dispositive and
voting power for all its shares in our Company.
(29) Each of State Street Emergents (210), AGF Marches Emergents (260), State
Street Active Asie (360), Disclaim & Co. (2D09), Olynthus & Co. (9T02),
Headguard & Co. (ZV93), Portbird & Co. (N42N), Mildbreeze & Co. (DA50) and
Squab & Co. (DU2M) has informed us that State Street Global Advisors, a
division of State Street Bank & Trust Company may be deemed the beneficial
owner of the shares held by each account because State Street Global
Advisors has dispositive power for all shares of our Company held by each
account.
(30) JP Morgan Chase Bank holds these shares for the benefit of OP Eastern
European Fund (the "Eastern European Fund"). We have been informed that
JPMAM (UK) Ltd. ("JPMAM"), an investment adviser registered under the
Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, acts as the investment adviser
to Eastern European Fund. In its capacity as investment adviser to Eastern
European Fund, JPMAM may be deemed to have voting and dispositive control
over the shares held for the benefit of Eastern European Fund.
(31) JP Morgan Chase Bank holds these shares for the benefit of JPM New Europe
Fund ("New European Fund"). We have been informed that JPMAM (UK) Ltd.
("JPMAM"), an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers
Act of 1940, as amended, acts as the investment adviser to New Europe Fund.
In its capacity as investment adviser to New Europe Fund, JPMAM may be
deemed to have voting and dispositive control over the shares held for the
benefit of New Europe Fund.
(32) JP Morgan Chase Bank holds these shares for the benefit of JPM Emerging
Europe Equity Fund ("Emerging Europe"). We have been informed that JPMAM
(UK) Ltd. ("JPMAM"), an investment adviser registered under the Investment
Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, acts as the investment adviser to
Emerging Europe. In its capacity as investment adviser to Emerging Europe,
JPMAM may be deemed to have voting and dispositive control over the shares
held for the benefit of Emerging Europe.
(33) JP Morgan Chase Bank holds these shares for the benefit of JPM Russia Fund
("Russia Fund"). We have been informed that JPMAM (UK) Ltd. ("JPMAM"), an
investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as
amended, acts as the investment adviser to Russia Fund. In its capacity as
investment adviser to Russia Fund, JPMAM may be deemed to have voting and
dispositive control over the shares held for the benefit of Russia Fund.
(34) MTBJ JPM Russian and Eastern Europe Fund has informed us that JPMAM (UK)
Ltd. ("JPMAM"), an investment adviser registered under the Investment
Advisors Act of 1940, as amended, acts as the investment adviser to MTBJ
JPM Russian and Eastern Europe Fund. In its capacity as investment adviser
to MTBJ JPM Russian and Eastern Europe Fund, JPMAM may be deemed to have
voting and dispositive control over the shares held for the benefit of MTBJ
JPM Russian and Eastern Europe Fund.
(35) JP Morgan Chase Bank holds these shares for the benefit of JPM Eastern
Europe Equity Fund ("Eastern Europe"). We have been informed that JPMAM
(UK) Ltd. ("JPMAM"), an investment adviser registered under the Investment
Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, acts as the investment adviser to Eastern
Europe. In its capacity as investment adviser to Eastern Europe, JPMAM may
be deemed to have voting and dispositive control over the shares held for
the benefit of Eastern Europe.
(36) Gerlach & Co., Citibank NA IC&D holds these shares for the benefit of
Baring Asset Management New Russia Fund ("Baring"). Baring has informed us
that Edward Remington Hobbs has dispositive and voting power for all of its
shares in our Company.
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
The selling stockholders ,which as used herein includes donees,
pledges, transfers or other successors-in-interest selling shares of common
stock or interests in shares of common stock received after the date of this
prospectus from a selling stockholder as a gift, pledge, partnership
distribution or other transfer, may, from time to time, sell, transfer or
otherwise dispose of any or all their shares of common stock or interests in
shares of common stock on any stock exchange, market or trading facility on
which the shares are traded or in private transactions. These dispositions may
be at fixed prices, at prevailing market prices at the time of sale, at prices
related to the prevailing market price, at varying prices determined at the time
of sale, or at negotiated prices.
The selling stockholders may use any one or more of the following
methods when disposing of shares or interests therein:
o ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the
broker-dealer solicits purchases;
o block trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the
shares as agent, but may position and resell a portion of the block
as principal to facilitate the transaction;
o purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the
broker-dealer for its account;
o an exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of the
applicable exchange;
o privately negotiated transactions;
o short sales effected after the date of this prospectus;
o the writing or settlement of options or other hedging transactions,
whether through an options exchange or otherwise;
o agreements with broker-dealers to sell a specified number of such
shares at a stipulated price per share;
o a combination of any such methods of sale; and
o any other method permitted pursuant to applicable law.
The selling stockholders may, from time to time, pledge or grant a
security interest in some or all of the shares of common stock owned by them; if
they default in the performance of their secured obligations, the pledges or
secured parties may offer and sell the shares of common stock, from time to
time, under this prospectus, or under an amendment to this prospectus under Rule
424(b) (3) or other applicable provision of the Securities Act of 1933 amending
the list of selling stockholders to include the pledge, transferee or other
successors in interest as selling stockholders under this prospectus. The
selling stockholders may also transfer the shares of common stock in other
circumstances, in which case the transferees, pledges or other successors in
interest will be the selling beneficial owners for purposes of this prospectus.
In connection with the sale of our common stock or interests therein,
the selling stockholders may enter into hedging transactions with broker-dealers
or other financial institutions, who may in turn engage in short sales of the
common stock in the course of hedging the positions they assume. The selling
stockholders may also sell shares of our common stock short and deliver these
securities to close out their positions, or loan or pledge the common stock to
broker-dealers who in turn may sell these securities. The selling stockholders
may also enter into option or other transactions with broker-dealers or other
financial institutions which could result in the creation of one or more
derivative securities requiring delivery to such broker-dealer or other
financial institution of shares offered by this prospectus, such broker-dealer
or other financial institution may resell these shares pursuant to this
prospectus (as supplemented or amended to reflect such transaction).
The aggregate proceeds to the selling stockholders from the sale of the
common stock offered by them will be the purchase price of the common stock less
discounts or commissions, if any. Each of the selling stockholders reserves the
right to accept and, together with their agents from time to time, to reject, in
whole or in part, any proposed purchase of common stock to be made directly or
through agents. We will not receive any of the proceeds from this offering.
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The selling stockholders may also resell all or a portion of the shares
in open market transactions in reliance upon Rule 144 under the Securities Act
of 1933, provided that they meet the criteria and conform to the requirements of
that rule.
The selling stockholders and any underwriters, broker-dealers or agents
that participate in the sale of the common stock or interests therein may be
"underwriters" within the meaning of Section 2(11) of the Securities Act. Any
discounts, commissions, concessions or profit they earn on any resale of the
shares may be underwriting discounts and commissions under the Securities Act.
Discounts, concessions, commissions and similar selling expenses, if
any, that can be attributed to the sale of the securities will be paid by the
selling stockholders and /or the purchasers. Each selling stockholder has
represented and warranted to us that it acquired the securities which are
subject to this registration statement in the ordinary course of such selling
stockholder's business and, at the time of its purchase of such securities such
selling stockholders had no agreements or understandings, directly or indirectly
,with any person to distribute any such securities. We have advised each selling
stockholder that it may not use shares registered under this registration
statement to cover short sales of common stock made prior to the date on which
registration statement shall have been declared effective by the SEC. Selling
stockholders who are "underwriters" within the meaning of Section 2(11) of the
Securities Act of 1933 will be subject to the prospectus delivery requirements
of the Securities Act of 1933.
To the extent required, the shares of our common stock to be sold, the
names of the selling stockholders, the respective purchase prices and public
offering prices, the names of any agents, dealers or underwriters, the amount of
any applicable commissions or discounts with respect to a particular offer will
be set forth in an accompanying prospectus supplement or, if appropriate, a
post-effective amendment to the registration statement that includes this
prospectus.
In order to comply with the securities laws of some states, if
applicable, the common stock may be sold in these jurisdictions only through
registered or licensed brokers or dealers. In addition, in some sates the common
stock may not be sold unless it has been registered or qualified for sale or an
exemption from registration or qualification requirements is available and
complied with.
We have advised the selling stockholders that the anti-manipulation
rules of Regulation M under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 may apply to
sales of shares in the market and to the activities of the selling stockholders
and their affiliates.
We have agreed to indemnify the selling stockholders against
liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act of 1933 and state
securities laws, relating to the registration of the shares offered by this
prospectus. In addition, we will make copies of this prospectus (as it may be
supplemented or amended from time to time) available to the selling stockholders
who may indemnify any broker-dealer that participates in transactions involving
the sale of the shares against certain liabilities, including liabilities
arising under the Securities Act of 1933.
We have agreed with the selling stockholder to keep the registration
statement of which this prospectus constitutes a part effective until the
earlier (1) such time as all of the shares covered by this prospectus have been
disposed of pursuant to and in accordance with the registration statement or (2)
the date on which the shares may be sold pursuant to Rule 144(k) of the
Securities Act of 1933.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In December 2003, a complaint was filed in the 15th Judicial Court in
and for Palm Beach County, Florida, naming, among others, us, Georges Benarroch
and Alexandre Agaian, current or former BMB directors, as defendants. The
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plaintiffs, Brian Savage, Thomas Sinclair and Sokol Holdings, Inc., allege
claims of breach of contract, unjust enrichment, breach of fiduciary duty,
conversion and violation of a Florida trade secret statute in connection with a
business plan for the development Aksaz, Dolinnoe and Emir oil and gas fields
owned by Emir Oil, LLP. The parties mutually agreed to dismiss this lawsuit
without prejudice.
In April 2005, Sokol Holdings also filed a complaint in United States
District Court, Southern District of New York alleging that BMB Munai, Inc.,
Boris Cherdabayev, Alexandre Agaian, Bakhytbek Baiseitov, Mirgali Kunayev and
Georges Benarroch wrongfully induced Toleush Tolmakov to breach a contract under
which Mr. Tolmakov had agreed to sell to Sokol Holdings 70% of his 90% interest
in Emir Oil LLP.
In October 2005, Sokol Holdings amended its complaint in the U.S.
District Court in New York to add Brian Savage and Thomas Sinclair as plaintiffs
and to add Credifinance Capital, Inc., and Credifinance Securities, Ltd.,
(collectively "Credifinance") as defendants in the matter. The amended complaint
alleges tortious interference with contract, specific performance, breach of
contract, unjust enrichment, breach of fiduciary duty by Georges Benarroch,
Alexandre Agaian and Credifinance, conversion, breach of fiduciary duty by Boris
Cherdabayev, Mirgali Kunayev and Bakhytbek Baisietov, misappropriation of trade
secrets, tortious interference with fiduciary duty by Mr. Agaian, Mr. Benarroch
and Credifinance and aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty by Mr.
Benarroch, Mr. Agaian and Credifinance in connection with a business plan for
the development of the Aksaz, Dolinnoe and Emir oil and gas fields owned by Emir
Oil, LLP. The plaintiffs have not named Toluesh Tolmakov as defendant in the
action nor have the plaintiffs ever brought claims against Mr. Tolmakov to
establish the existence or breach of any legally binding agreement between the
plaintiffs and Mr. Tolmakov. The plaintiffs seek damages in an amount to be
determined at trial, punitive damages, specific performance and such other
relief as the Court finds just and reasonable.
We have retained the law firm of Bracewell & Giuliani LLP in New York,
New York to represent us in the lawsuit. We moved for dismissal of the amended
complaint or for a stay pending arbitration in Kazakhstan. That motion was
denied, without prejudice to refiling it, to enable defendants to produce
documents to plaintiffs relating to the issues raised in the motion. The motion
will be refiled after the completion of the document production.
In the opinion of management, the resolution of this lawsuit will not
have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations
or cash flows.
In November 2005, we learned that the Company had been added as a
defendant in a lawsuit filed by Bank CenterCredit against Optima Systems, LLP,
KazOvoshProm Company, LLP and Intexi LLP and a number of other parties. The
lawsuit was filed in the Special Interregional Economic Court of Almaty,
Kazakhstan. Under Kazakh law, it is illegal for a party to purchase stock of a
bank with borrowed funds. The lawsuit alleges that Optima Systems, KazOvoshProm
Company and Intexi illegally purchased shares of Bank CenterCredit in open
market transactions in the Kazakhstan Stock Market from a number of parties,
including BMB Munai, with borrowed funds.
Bank CenterCredit has delivered a letter to us confirming that we have
been joined in this matter to comply with the procedural requirements of Kazakh
law and acknowledging our Company acted as a party to the transaction as a good
faith seller of shares of the Bank. The Bank further acknowledges that the case
has no property or material nature as it relates to BMB Munai. The Bank also
guarantees to reimburse us for any expenses we may incur in connection with the
litigation.
In the opinion of management, the resolution of this lawsuit will not
have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations
or cash flows.
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Other than the foregoing, to the knowledge of management, there is no
other material litigation or governmental agency proceeding pending or
threatened against the Company or our management.
DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND
CONTROL PERSONS
The following table sets forth our directors, executive officers,
promoters and control persons, their ages, and all offices and positions held
within the Company. Directors are elected for staggered terms ranging from a
period of one to three years and thereafter they serve until their successor is
duly elected by the stockholders and qualified. Officers and other employees
serve at the will of the Board of Directors.
Name Age Positions with BMB Director Since
- ---- --- ------------------ --------------
Boris Cherdabayev 51 Chairman of the Board of Directors November 2003
and Chief Executive Officer
Georges Benarroch 57 Director November 2003
Sanat Kasymov 30 Chief Financial Officer
Adam Cook 32 Secretary
Troy Nilson 40 Director December 2004
Stephen Smoot 50 Director January 2005
Askar Tashtitov 26 President
Valery Tolkachev 37 Director December 2003
The above individuals will serve as our officers and/or directors. A
brief description of their background and business experience follows:
Boris Cherdabayev. Mr. Cherdabayev joined BMB Holding, Inc., and
assumed his current positions in May 2003. From May 2000 to May 2003, Mr.
Cherdabayev served as Director at TengizChevroil, LLP a multination oil and gas
company owned by Chevron, ExxonMobil, KazMunayGas and LukOil. From 1998 to May
2000, Mr. Cherdabayev served as a member of the Board of Directors,
Vice-President of Exploration and Production and Executive Director on Services
Projects Development for NOC "Kazakhoil", an oil and gas exploration and
production company. From 1983 to 1988, he served as a people's representative at
Novouzen City Council (Kazakhstan) and from 1994 to 1998; he served as a
people's representative at Mangistau Oblast Maslikhat (regional level
legislative structure) and a Chairman of the Committee on Law and Order. For his
achievements Mr. Cherdabayev has been awarded with a national "Kurmet" order.
Mr. Cherdabayev earned an engineering degree from the Ufa Oil & Gas Institute,
with a specialization in "machinery and equipment of oil and gas fields" in
1976. Mr. Cherdabayev also earned an engineering degree from Kazakh Polytechnic
Institute, with a specialization in "mining engineer on oil and gas fields'
development." During his career he also completed an English language program in
the USA, the NIAI-D Program (Chevron Advanced Management Program) at Chevron
Corporation offices in San-Francisco, CA, USA, and the CSEP Program (Columbia
Senior Executive Program) at Columbia University, New York, NY USA. Mr.
Cherdabayev is not a director or nominee of any reporting company.
Georges Benarroch. Mr. Benarroch has been a member of the Investment
Dealer Association of Canada and has served as the president and chief executive
officer of Euro Canadian Securities Limited and its successor company,
Credifinance Securities Limited, an institutional investment bank, based in
Toronto, a member of the Toronto Stock Exchange and the Montreal Exchange since
1982. Credifinance Securities Limited has been one of the North American
pioneers in providing investment banking and equity research coverage of
companies in the Former Soviet Union ("FSU.") Since 1994, Credifinance
Securities Limited has acted as agent and/or underwriter, stock exchange
sponsor, and introducing broker for a number of companies operating in the FSU
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and was instrumental in supporting Hurricane Hydrocarbons (now PetroKazakhstan)
and Transmeridian Exploration through their early stages of development. Mr.
Benarroch is also the president and chief executive officer of Credifinance
Capital Inc. based in Toronto, Canada and Credifinance Capital Corp. based in
Palm Beach, Florida, both companies specialized in proprietary trading, private
equity funding and venture capital. Since 1994, he has also served as president
and chief executive officer of InterUnion Financial Corporation, a "business
bank" which in 1996 created InterUnion Asset Management, a Canadian money
management firm with over $1.5 billion under management prior to being sold in
2001. Mr. Benarroch graduated from the Faculte de Droit in Toulouse (France),
with a B.Sc. degree from the Universite de Montreal (Canada) in 1970. He
received a M.Sc. International Relations and Economic Development from both the
Faculte de Droit de Nice (France) and the Institut des Hautes Etudes
Internationales, in 1972 and 1972 respectively. Mr. Benarroch completed a
Doctorat de Droit (III cycle) at the Universite de Paris (France) in 1974. Mr.
Benarroch is not a director or nominee of any reporting company.
Sanat Kasymov. Mr. Kasymov graduated from Istanbul University of
Istanbul, Turkey in 1998 where he was awarded a Bachelor's degree in Economics
with an emphasis in International Relations. In 2003, Mr. Kasymov passed the
AICPA Uniform CPA Examination. From April 1999 through December 2001 Mr. Kasymov
was employed as the Chief Specialist of the Corporate Relations Department of
Demir Kazakhstan Bank. From December 2001 through 2004 Mr. Kasymov was employed
at Deloitte & Touche as a Senior Auditor where he became proficient in the
application of both international and national accounting (IAS/ US GAAP) and
auditing standards (ISA/ US GAAS). From February 2005 to January 2006, when he
was appointed as the Company's Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Kasymov served as
the Financial Manager of BMB Munai, Inc. Mr. Kasymov is not a director or
nominee of any reporting company.
Troy F. Nilson, CPA. Since February 2001, Mr. Nilson has served as an
Audit Partner with Chisholm, Beirwolf & Nilson, Certified Public Accountants, in
Bountiful, Utah. From December 2000 to February 2001, he served as an Audit
Manager for Crouch, Bierwolf & Associates, Certified Public Accountants, in Salt
Lake City, Utah. Prior to that time, Mr. Nilson served as the Senior Auditor for
Intermountain Power Agency in Salt Lake City, Utah from March 1995 to December
2000. In past five years, Mr. Nilson has extensive public and private company
audit, audit review and Securities and Exchange Commission disclosure and
reporting experience. Mr. Nilson received licensure as a Certified Public
Accountant in 1997. Mr. Nilson earned a Masters of Science Degree in Business
Information Systems from Utah State University in December 1992, and a Bachelor
of Science in Accounting from Utah State University in August 1990. Mr. Nilson
is not a director or nominee of any other reporting company.
Stephen Smoot. During the past five years Mr. Smoot has been
self-employed as a consultant in the area of foreign technology development and
transfer. Mr. Smoot assisted in forming Caspian Service Group Limited, a
wholly-owned subsidiary of EMPS Corporation, in December 1999, and served as
President of Caspian Services from inception until February 2002. Mr. Smoot
served as the Interim President of EMPS Corporation from June 2004 until
December 2004. Mr. Smoot is not a director or nominee in any other reporting
company.
Askar Tashtitov. Mr. Tashtitov has been with the Company since 2004,
serving in the capacity of financial analyst. Prior to joining the Company, from
2002 to 2004, Mr. Tashtitov was employed by PA Government Services, Inc. Mr.
Tashtitov worked as a management consultant specializing in oil and gas
projects. In May 2002, Mr. Tashtitov earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale
University majoring in Economics and History. Mr. Tashtitov is not a director or
nominee of any reporting company.
Valery Tolkachev. Since 1999 Mr. Tolkachev has been employed with Aton
Investment Company in Moscow, Russia. He is currently serving as a Managing
Director of Capital Markets for Aton. From 1991 to 1999, Mr. Tolkachev served in
various positions including; broker, analyst, manager and V.P. of Equities
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Department at MDM Bank, InkomBank, InkomCapital, Tveruniversalbank and TIRAbrok
Company. Mr. Tolkachev graduated with Honors from the High Military School in
Kiev, USSR in 1989. In June 2005 Mr. Tolkachev graduated from the Academy of
National Economy, Moscow Law Faculty and has applied for admission to practice
law in Russia. Mr. Tolkachev serves as a director of Caspian Services, Inc., and
Bekem Metals, Inc., both are SEC reporting companies.
Adam Cook. Mr. Cook graduated from the University of Utah with a B.S.
degree in Business Administration, with a minor in English in 1999. Mr. Cook's
work experience includes working for Intermountain Piping Supply (IPS), a
polyurethane pipe and fitting supply company and Vinson Supply a Pipe Valve and
Fitting supply company where he held various positions of responsibility
including sales and customer support. Mr. Cook also worked at Phillips Petroleum
oil refinery located in Woods Cross, Utah, where he worked with a team of
laborers to bring several environmental concerns to current standards. From 2000
through 2003, Mr. Cook's principal business activities included working as an
independent business consultant to Poulton & Yordan, a Salt Lake City based law
firm that specializes in counseling public companies. Since 2003, Mr. Cook has
been primarily self-employed providing consulting services to public entities
regarding mergers, acquisitions and contract review. Mr. Cook is not a director
or nominee of any reporting company.
Family Relationships
There are no family relationships among our directors and/or executive
officers.
Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings
During the past five years none of our executive officers, directors,
promoters or control persons has been involved in any of the following events
that could be material to an evaluation of his ability or integrity, including:
(1) Any bankruptcy petition filed by or against any business of which
such person was a general partner or executive officer either at the
time of the bankruptcy or within two years prior to that time.
(2) Any conviction in a criminal proceeding or being subject to a
pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other
minor offenses);
(3) Being subject to any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently
reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction,
permanently or temporarily enjoining, barring, suspending or otherwise
limiting his involvement in any type of business, securities or banking
activities; and
(4) Being found by a court of competent jurisdiction (in a civil
action), the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Commodity
Futures Trading Commission to have violated a federal or state
securities or commodities law, which judgment has not subsequently been
reversed, suspended, or vacated.
Board Committees
Our board of directors has established an audit committee, whose
principal functions are to assist the board in monitoring the integrity of our
financial statements, the independent auditor's qualifications and independence,
the performance of our independent registered public accounting firm and our
compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The audit committee has the
sole authority to retain and terminate our independent registered public
accounting firm, to approve the compensation paid to our independent registered
public accounting firm and to oversee our internal audit function. The audit
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committee is comprised of two independent directors, Troy Nilson and Valery
Tolkachev, with Mr. Nilson acting as chairman. Our board of directors has
determined that Mr. Nilson qualifies as an "audit committee financial expert"
under the rules of the SEC adopted pursuant to the requirements of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Mr. Nilson and Mr. Tolkachev each qualifies as
"independent" in accordance with the applicable regulations adopted by the SEC.
Our board of directors has also established a compensation committee.
The compensation committee makes recommendations regarding compensation of the
Company's officers. The compensation of our chief executive officer is
recommended to the board (in a proceeding in which our chief executive officer
does not participate) by the compensation committee. Our compensation committee
is comprised of three independent directors, Troy Nilson, Valery Tolkachev and
Stephen Smoot. The compensation committee also recommends compensation for all
other officers to the board for determination.
We currently do not have a nominating committee. Instead, our
independent directors fulfill the role of a nominating committee. When vacancies
occur the board will consider director nominees recommended by shareholders, as
well as director nominees recommended by a majority of the independent
directors.
Our board may establish other committees from time to time to
facilitate our management.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS
AND MANAGEMENT
The term "beneficial owner" refers to both the power of investment and
the right to buy and sell our shares. It also refers to rights of ownership or
the right to receive distributions from the Company and proceeds from the sale
of Company shares. Since these rights may be held or shared by more than one
person, each person who has a beneficial ownership interest in shares is deemed
to be the beneficial owners of the same shares because there is shared power of
investment or shared rights of ownership.
The following table sets forth as of May 12, 2006, the name and the
number of shares of our common stock, par value of $0.001 per share, held of
record or beneficially by each person who held of record, or was known by us to
own beneficially, more than 5% of the 43,245,657 outstanding shares of our
common stock, and the name and shareholdings of each director and of all
executive officers and directors as group.
Type of Amount & Nature of % of
Security Name and Address Beneficial Ownership Class
- -------- ---------------- -------------------- -----
Common Bakhytbek Baiseitov 4,267,177(1) 9.9%
100 Shevchenko Street
Almaty 480072
Republic of Kazakhstan
Common Georges Benarroch 694,940(2) 1.6%(6)
41A Avenue Road,
Toronto, Ontario M5R 2G3, Canada
Common Boris Cherdabayev 6,294,983(3) 14.6%(6)
202 Dostyk Ave, 4th Floor
Almaty 050051
Republic of Kazakhstan
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Common Sanat Kasymov 10,000 *
202 Dostyk Ave, 4th Floor
Almaty 050051
Republic of Kazakhstan
Common Askar Tashtitov 10,000 *
202 Dostyk Ave, 4th Floor
Almaty 050051
Republic of Kazakhstan
Common Troy Nilson -0- *
533 West 2600 South #250
Bountiful, Utah 84010
Common Stephen Smoot -0- *
875 Donner Way, Suite 705
Salt Lake City, Utah 84108
Common Valery Tolkachev 100,000(4) *(6)
27/6 Pokrovka St.
Moscow, Russia
Common Toleush Tolmakov 2,760,365 6.4%
Daulet Village, Oil Storage Depot
Aktau 466200
Republic of Kazakhstan
Common Touradji Global Resources 2,259,265(5) 5.2%
Master Fund, Ltd.
c/o Spectrum Global Fund Administration (Cayman)
Anchorage Center, Second Floor
P.O. Box 10243 APO
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
BWI
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All executive officers and directors 7,109,923 16.2%
as a group (7 persons)
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TOTAL 16,396,730 37.7%
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* Less than 1%.
(1) Mr. Baiseitov holds 1,714,286 shares in his own name and 2,552,891 shares
in the name of MB-Invest LLC, a Kazakhstan limited company, in which Mr.
Baiseitov holds a 100% interest and therefore may be deemed to have voting
and investment power over the shares held by MB-Invest LLC.
(2) The shares attributed to Mr. Benarroch include: i) 452,083 shares held of
record by Credifinance Capital Corp., which are included in this
registration statement. Mr. Benarroch is the president of Credifinance
Capital Corp., and therefore may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of
those shares; ii) an immediately exercisable options to acquire 142,857
shares of our common stock held of record in the name of Credifinance
Securities, Ltd. As the CEO of Credifinance Securities, Ltd., Mr. Benarroch
may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of those shares; iii) an
immediately exercisable option to acquire 68,421 shares of our common stock
held of record by Mr. Benarroch; and iv) 31,579 shares of common stock held
of record by Mr. Benarroch.
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(3) The shares attributed to Mr. Cherdabayev include 3,332,601 shares held of
record by Mr. Cherdabayev, 2,552,126 shares held of record by Westfall
Group Limited FBO Boris Cherdabayev and an immediately exercisable option
held by Mr. Cherdabayev to acquire 410,256 shares of our common stock.
(4) The shares attributed to Mr. Tolkachev include 31,579 shares of common
stock held of record by Mr. Tolkachev and an immediately exercisable option
held by Mr. Tolkachev to acquire 68,421 shares of our common stock.
(5) Mr. Paul Touradji is the managing member of Touradji Capital GP LLC, the
General Partner of Touradji Capital Management, LP. Mr. Paul Touradji is
the director of Touradji Global Resources Master Fund, Ltd.
(6) The percentages reflect the increase in the number of common shares that
would be issued in connection with the exercise of outstanding options.
Messers. Cherdabayev, Tashtitov and Kasymov are officers of the
Company. Mr. Tolmakov is an officer of the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary,
Emir Oil, LLC. Messers. Benarroch, Cherdabayev, Nilson, Smoot and Tolkachev are
directors of the Company.
Change in Control
To our knowledge, there are no present arrangements or pledges of our
securities that may result in a change in control of the Company.
DESCRIPTION OF THE SECURITIES
Description of Common Stock. Our authorized capital stock consists of
100,000,000 shares of common stock with a $0.001 par value and 20,000,000 shares
of preferred stock with a $0.001 par value. As of May 12, 2006, we had
approximately 43,245,657 common shares outstanding. We have no preferred shares
outstanding. Holders of our common shares are entitled to receive dividends when
declared by the Board of Directors out of funds legally available therefore. Any
such dividends may be paid in cash, property or shares. During the quarter ended
December 31, 2003, we issued a stock dividend to our shareholders of 50,000
shares. The shares were issued pro-rata to all of our common stockholders on a
one share for each 9.8 pre-split shares outstanding. All dividends are subject
to the discretion of the Board of Directors, and will depend upon, among other
things, our operating and financial conditions, our capital requirements and
general business conditions. We currently expect to retain our future earnings,
if any, for use in the operation and expansion of our business and do not
anticipate paying any dividends in the foreseeable future.
All common shares have equal voting rights and, when validly issued and
outstanding, will have one vote per share on all matters to be voted upon by the
shareholders. Cumulative voting in the election of directors is not allowed, and
a quorum for shareholder meetings shall result from a majority of the issued and
outstanding shares present in person or by proxy. Accordingly, the holders of a
majority of the common shares present, in person or by proxy at any legally
convened shareholders' meeting at which the Board of Directors is to be elected,
will be able to elect all directors; the minority shareholders will not be able
to elect a representative to the Board of Directors.
Common shares have no preemptive or conversion rights, no redemption or
sinking fund provisions, and are not liable for further call or assessment. Each
common share is entitled to share pro rata any assets available for distribution
to holders of its equity securities upon our liquidation.
Description of Preferred Stock. We currently have authorized 20,000,000
shares of preferred stock, $0.001 par value, with no shares issued or
outstanding. No rights, privileges or preferences have been designated for our
preferred stock. Our Board of Directors is authorized to divide our preferred
shares into classes or series and to designate the rights, privileges and
preferences of any such class or series of preferred stock by resolution prior
to its issuance.
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Description of Stock Options. We have adopted and our shareholders have
ratified the BMB Munai, Inc., 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (the "Plan") allowing us
to offer our key employees, officers, directors, consultants and sales
representatives, an opportunity to acquire a proprietary interest in our
corporation. The various types of incentive awards which may be provided under
the Stock Option Plan will enable us to respond to changes in compensation
practices, tax laws, accounting regulations and the size and diversity of our
business. The total number of common shares reserved and available for
distribution under the Plan is 5,000,000. These shares will underlie the options
granted by us pursuant to the Plan. In October 2004 we granted stock options to
purchase up to 60,000 shares of our common stock to Gary Lerner, who, at the
time was serving as our corporate secretary. In July 2005 our Board of Directors
approved stock option grants to purchase 820,783 shares of our common stock to
certain individuals, including some of our officers and directors, subject to
acceptance of those grants by the parties to whom they were granted. In January
2006, we granted stock options to purchase 100,000 shares of our common stock to
Anuar Kulmagambetov, our former CFO. These are the only stock option grants that
have been made under the Plan. In April 2006, Mr. Lerner exercised options to
purchase 7,200 shares of our common stock. No option shares are being registered
under this registration statement
Option holders are not protected against dilution if we should issue
additional shares in the future. Neither the options, nor the shares underlying
the option have preemptive rights.
In the case of any reclassification, change, consolidation, merger,
sale or conveyance of our shares to another corporation, we will make adequate
provision whereby the registered holder of any outstanding option will have the
right to receive and exercise the options immediately prior to the
reclassification, change, consolidation, merger, sale or conveyance of our
shares.
Other provisions of the options are set forth below. This information
is subject to the provisions of the Plan and the Stock Option Certificates
representing the options. The following information is a summary of the BMB
Munai, Inc., 2004 Stock Incentive Plan.
1. The shares underlying the options offered pursuant to the Plan
are subject to the same rights and restrictions as other shares.
2. Once an option is granted, we may not call the option.
3. The options may not be sold sooner than six months from the
date of the grant of the related award without our prior approval.
4. Unless exercised within the time provided for exercise, the
options will automatically expire.
5. The exercise price per share purchasable under a stock option
shall be determined by the Committee at the time of grant and may not be less
that 100% of Fair Market Value of the shares, provided however, that the
exercise price of an Incentive Stock Option granted to a 10% Stockholder shall
not be less than 110% of the Fair Market Value of the shares.
6. There is no minimum number of shares that must be purchased
upon exercise of the option.
7. The option holders, in certain instances, are protected
against dilution of their interest represented by the underlying shares upon the
occurrence of stock dividends, stock splits, reclassifications and mergers.
Transfer Agent. Our stock transfer agent is OTC Stock Transfer, Inc.,
located at 231 East 2100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84165, Telephone (801)
485-5555.
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INTEREST OF NAMED EXPERTS AND COUNSEL
None of the experts named herein was or is a promoter, underwriter,
voting trustee, director, officer or employee of BMB Munai, Inc. Further, none
of the experts was hired on a contingent basis and none of the experts named
herein will receive a direct or indirect interest in BMB Munai, Inc.
The consolidated financial statements included in this prospectus have
been audited by BDO Kazakhstanaudit, LLP, an independent registered public
accounting firm, to the extent and for the periods set forth in their report
appearing elsewhere herein, and are included in reliance upon such report given
upon the authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.
The estimated reserve evaluations and related calculations of reserves
prepared by Chapman Petroleum Engineering, Ltd., independent petroleum
engineering consultants have been referenced in this prospectus in reliance on
the authority of said firm.
Certain legal matters will be passed upon for us by Poulton & Yordan,
of Salt Lake City, Utah.
DISCLOSURE OF COMMISSION POSITION ON INDEMNIFICATION
FOR SECURITIES ACT LIABILITIES
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities
Act of 1933 (the "Act") may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling
persons for the small business issuer pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or
otherwise, the small business issuer has been advised that in the opinion of the
Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy
as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.
In the event that any claim for indemnification against such
liabilities (other than the payment by the small business issuer of expenses
incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the small
business issuer in the defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by
such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities
being registered, the small business issuer will, unless in the opinion of its
counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court
of appropriate jurisdiction the question as to whether such indemnification by
it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the
final adjudication of such issue.
BUSINESS AND PROPERTIES
Overview
We are an independent oil and natural gas company engaged in the
exploration, development, acquisition and production of crude oil and natural
gas properties in the Republic of Kazakhstan. We hold a contract that allows us
to explore and develop approximately 460 square kilometers in western
Kazakhstan. Our contract grants us the right to explore and develop the Aksaz,
Dolinnoe and Emir oil and gas fields, as well as our Extended Territory.
We are currently in the development stage. We generate revenue, income
and cash flow by producing and marketing oil from test production from our oil
and natural gas properties. We make significant capital expenditures in our
exploration and development activities, which we anticipate will allow us to
increase and improve our ability to generate revenue. Our drilling strategy is
focused toward enhancing cash flows by drilling developmental wells and
increasing proved developed reserves by drilling developmental wells within a
proximity of existing wells, (which we believe decreases our likelihood of
drilling a dry hole), while at the same time increasing our current production
and cash flow. As our cash flow and proved developed reserves grow, we will
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begin drilling exploratory wells to find new reservoirs or extend known
reservoirs. We believe this strategy will result in growth of proved developed
reserves, production and financial strength.
We originally incorporated in Utah in July 1981 under the name Au `n
Ag, Inc. The corporation later changed its domicile to Delaware in February
1994. In April 1994, the corporation changed its name to InterUnion Financial
Corporation. On November 26, 2003, InterUnion executed an Agreement and Plan of
Merger with BMB Holding, Inc., a private Delaware corporation, formed for the
purpose of acquiring and developing oil and gas fields in the Republic of
Kazakhstan. As a result of the merger, the shareholders of BMB Holding, Inc.
obtained control of the corporation. BMB Holding, Inc., was treated as the
acquiror for accounting purposes. A new board of directors was elected that was
comprised primarily of the former directors of BMB Holding, Inc. In connection
with the Agreement and Plan of Merger, the name of the corporation was changed
to BMB Munai, Inc. We changed domicile of the corporation from Delaware to
Nevada in December 2004.
Industry and Economic Factors
We are a development stage company and have not yet generated
significant production or revenues from the development of our properties.
In managing our business, we must deal with many factors inherent in
our industry. First and foremost is the fluctuation of oil and gas prices.
Historically, oil and gas markets have been cyclical and volatile, with future
price movements, which are difficult to predict. While our revenues are a
function of both production and prices, wide swings in commodity prices will
likely have the greatest impact on our results of operations. We have no way of
predicting those prices nor of controlling them without losing an advantage from
a potential upswing. The oil and gas industry has continued to experience high
commodity prices in 2005 and 2006, which has positively impacted the entire
industry as well as our Company.
Our operations entail significant complexities. Advanced technologies
requiring highly trained personnel are utilized in both exploration and
development. Even when the technology is properly used, we still may not know
conclusively whether hydrocarbons will be present nor the rate at which they may
be produced. Despite our best efforts to limit risk, exploration is a high-risk
activity, often times resulting in no discovery of commercially productive
reserves. Moreover, operating costs in our industry are substantial.
Our business, as with other extractive industries, is a depleting one
in which each gas equivalent produced must be replaced or our business, and a
critical source of future liquidity, will shrink.
Strategy
Our goal is to increase stockholder value by investing in oil and
natural gas projects with attractive rates of return on capital employed. We
plan to achieve this goal by exploiting and developing our existing oil and gas
properties and pursuing the acquisition of additional properties. We have and
will continue to focus on the following:
Increasing our Production and Cash Flow. To sustain our operations we
need capital. To date, most of our operating capital has come from the sale of
our securities. We believe that to increase shareholder value and economic
stability, we must increase our revenues through increased production. For this
reason, we have focused our efforts on drilling developmental wells
strategically located within proved areas with the intent to drill wells with a
high probability of success. We believe this strategy will allow us to increase
our current production and correspondingly our cash flows.
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Developing and Exploiting Existing Properties. We believe that there is
significant value to be created by drilling the identified undeveloped
opportunities on our properties. We own interest in 640 gross (640 net)
developed acres, plus 960 gross (960 net) acres of proved undeveloped reserves.
We also own interest in approximately 49,150 gross (49,150 net) unproved,
undeveloped acres. Our budgeted capital expenditures for the upcoming fiscal
year are about $60 million to $70 million for exploration, development,
production and acquisitions. We expect to fund these expenditures with cash on
hand and revenue from operations. We believe our export quota and favorable
world market prices will allow us to generate sufficient oil and gas revenues to
finance the shortfall of $10 million to $20 million in our budget required for
our planned exploration, development, production and acquisitions.
Pursuing Profitable Acquisitions. While our emphasis in fiscal 2006 is
anticipated to focus on the further development of our existing properties, we
will continue to look for properties with both existing cash flow from
production and future development potential. We intend to pursue acquisitions of
properties that we believe will provide attractive rates of return on capital
invested. We have an experienced team of management professionals who will
identify and evaluate acquisition opportunities.
Oil and Natural Gas Reserves
The following table sets forth our estimated net proved oil and natural
gas reserves and the present value of estimated cash flows related to such
reserves as of March 31, 2005. We engaged Chapman to estimate our proved
reserves, projected future production, estimated net revenue attributable to our
proved reserves, and the present value of such estimated future net revenue as
of March 31, 2005. Chapman's estimates are based upon a review of production
histories and other geologic, economic, ownership and engineering data provided
by us. Chapman has independently evaluated our reserves for the past year. In
estimating the reserve quantities that are economically recoverable, Chapman
used oil and natural gas prices in effect as of March 31, 2005 without giving
effect to hedging activities. In accordance with requirements of the SEC
regulations, no price of cost escalation or reduction was considered by Chapman.
The present value of estimated future net revenues before income taxes was
prepared using constant prices as of the calculation date, discounted 10% per
annum on a pretax basis, and is not intended to represent the current market
value of the estimated oil and natural gas reserved owned by us. The oil and
natural gas reserve data included in this document are only estimates and may
prove to be inaccurate.
Proved Reserves
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Developed(1) Undeveloped(2) Total
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
Oil and condensate (MBbls)(3) 10,580 2,580 13,160
Natural gas (MMcf) - - -
Total BOE (MBbls) 10,580 2,580 13,160
Estimated future net revenue before income
taxes (M$) $ 182,377 $ 38,038 $ 220,415
Present value of estimated future net cash
flow before income taxes (discounted
10% per annum) (M$)(4) $ 68,241 $ 9,037 $77,278
Standardized measure of discounted future net $59,354
cash flows(5)
(1) Proved developed reserves are proved reserves that are expected to be
recovered from existing wells with existing equipment and operating
methods.
(2) Proved undeveloped reserves are proved reserves which are expected to be
recovered from new wells on undrilled acreage or from existing wells where
a relatively major expenditure is required for recompletion.
(3) Includes natural gas liquids.
(4) Estimated future net reserves represents estimated future gross revenue to
be generated from the production of proved reserves, net of estimated
future production and development costs, using the average oil and gas
prices we had been receiving in the Kazakhstan domestic market, as of March
31, 2005, which was $21.27 per Bbl of oil.
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(5) The standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows represents the
present value of future net cash flow less the computed discount.
The reserve data set forth herein represent estimates only. Reserve
engineering is a subjective process of estimating underground accumulations of
oil and natural gas that cannot be measured in an exact manner. The accuracy of
any reserve estimate is a function of the quality of available data and of
engineering and geological interpretation and judgment. As a result, estimates
made by different engineers on the same property often vary. In addition,
results of drilling, testing and production subsequent to the date of an
estimate may justify revision of the estimates, and such revisions may be
material. Accordingly, reserve estimates are generally different from the
quantities of oil and natural gas that are ultimately recovered. Furthermore,
the estimated future net revenue from proved reserves and the present value
thereof are based upon certain assumptions, including current prices, production
levels and costs that may not actually be incurred or realized.
No estimates of proved reserves comparable to those included herein
have been included in reports to any federal agency other than the SEC.
In accordance with SEC regulations, the Chapman Report used oil and
natural gas prices in effect at March 31, 2005. The prices used in calculating
the estimated future net revenue attributable to proved reserves do not
necessarily reflect market prices for oil and natural gas production subsequent
to March 31, 2005. There can be no assurance that all of the proved reserves
will be produced and sold within the periods indicated, that the assumed prices
will actually be realized for such production or that existing contracts will be
honored or judicially enforced.
Production
All of our six wells are currently in workover, testing or test
production. According to the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan, we are required
to test every prospective object on our properties separately, this includes the
completion of well surveys on different modes with various choke sizes on each
horizon. This testing can take up to three months per horizon.
In the course of well testing, when the transfer from object to object
occurs, the well must be shut in; oil production ceases for the period of
mobilization/ demobilization of workover rig, pull out of hole, run in hole,
perforation, packer installation time, etc. This has the effect of artificially
diminishing production rates.
Based on the testing we have completed, which represents production
from only one interval per well at a time, the overall daily production rate
from our six wells ranges from 441 bpd to 2,100 bpd, depending on choke sizes,
well bore conditions, etc. Because this only accounts for one zone per well,
this is not representative of the cumulative total production rate from all of
the tested intervals in each of the wells.
Following is a brief description of the current production status of
each of our six wells.
Aksaz -1
This well is currently under workover and is not producing. Prior to
workover, four producing intervals were tested. The single interval test
production rates in Aksaz-1 using a 10 mm diameter choke was 139 bpd with
paraffin buildup and 252 bpd without paraffin buildup.
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Aksaz - 4
Drilling of this well was completed in August 2005. Two producing
intervals have been tested. Current production rates from single interval
testing using a 6 mm diameter choke ranges from 25 to 40 bpd with paraffin
buildup and 220 bpd without paraffin buildup.
Dolinnoe - 1
Currently this well is not producing. We recently completed hydraulic
fracturing and acid treatment of this well and are preparing for additional acid
treatment of the well. This well is currently under inflow stimulation. We
tested two producing intervals in this well prior to workover. We intend to test
additional intervals in this well. Prior to workover, production during single
interval testing using a 6 mm diameter choke was 114 bpd with paraffin buildup
and 189 bpd without paraffin buildup.
Dolinnoe - 2
Currently this well is under workover operations and is not producing.
The workover operations, including hydraulic fracturing and acid treatment are
aimed at increasing production from this well. If necessary, we may also engage
in horizontal or deviated drilling from existing wellbores. Prior to workover,
we had tested six producing intervals. Prior to workover, production during
single interval testing using a 4 mm diameter choke was 126 bpd with paraffin
buildup.
Dolinnoe - 3
This well is currently producing. We have tested two producing
intervals and intend to test additional intervals as required under our
exploration contract. Current production from single interval testing using a 4
mm diameter choke was 378 bpd with paraffin build up. Using an 8 mm diameter
choke production was 1,260 bpd with paraffin build up.
Emir - 1
This well is not currently producing. We have completed workover
operation on this well and the well is currently under inflow stimulation. We
plan to conduct directional drilling in this well to improve production. Prior
to the workover four producing intervals were tested. Single interval production
from this well prior to workover was 40-50 bpd.
Cost Information
Capitalized Costs
Capitalized costs and accumulated depletion, depreciation and
amortization relating to our oil and natural gas producing activities, all of
which are conducted in the Republic of Kazakhstan, are summarized below.
As of As of As of
March 31, 2005 March 31, 2004 December 31, 2005
---------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------
Developed oil and natural gas properties $ 43,031,811 $6,495,186 $55,958,107
Unevaluated oil and natural gas properties - - -
Accumulated depletion, depreciation and
Amortization (229,406) - (1,184,125)
---------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------
Net capitalized cost $42,802,405 $6,495,186 $54,773,982
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Exploration, Development and Acquisition Capital Expenditures
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the total
costs incurred associated with exploration, development and acquisition
activities.
As of As of As of
March 31, 2005 March 31, 2004 December 31, 2005
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Acquisition costs:
Unproved properties $ - $ - $ -
Proved properties 20,788,119 1,713,119 20,788,119
Exploration costs 3,373,092 2,659,872 4,787,913
Development costs 18,809,627 2,102,195 29,463,571
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Subtotal 42,970,838 6,475,186 55,039,603
Asset retirement costs 60,973 20,000 918,504
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Total costs incurred $ 43,031,811 $ 6,495,186 $ 55,958,107
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Oil and Natural Gas Volumes, Prices and Operating Expense
The following table sets forth certain information regarding production
volumes, average sales prices and average operating expense associated with our
sale of oil and natural gas for the periods indicated.
Period from
For the Year Inception (May 6, Nine months ended
Ended 2003) to December 31,
March 31, 2005 March 31, 2004 2005 2004
--------------- --------------- ------------ -----------
Production:
Oil and condensate (Bbls) 68,755 - 204,163 41,783
Natural gas liquids (Bbls) - - - -
Natural gas (Mcf) - - - -
Barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) - - - -
Average Sales Price(1)
Oil and condensate ($ per Bbl) $15.17 - $ 21.31 $13.33
Natural gas liquids ($ per Bbl) - - - -
Natural gas ($ per Mcf) - - - -
Barrels of oil equivalent ($ per BOE) - - - -
Average oil and natural gas operating
expenses including production and ad
valorem taxes ($ per BOE)(2) $ 3.08 $ - $ 2.64 $6.45
(1) During the period from inception through the year ended March 31, 2005, the
Company has not engaged in any hedging activities, including derivatives.
(2) Includes direct lifting costs (labor, repairs and maintenance, materials
and supplies), expensed workover costs and the administrative costs of
field production personnel, insurance and production and ad valorem taxes.
Drilling Activity
The following table sets forth our drilling activity for the period
from inception (May 6, 2003) through March 31, 2004, for the fiscal year ended
March 31, 2005 and for the nine months ended December 31, 2005. In the table,
"Gross" refers to the total wells in which we have a working interest or back-in
working interest after payout and "Net" refers to gross wells multiplied by our
working interest therein.
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As of March 31, 2005 As of March 31, 2004 As of December 31, 2005
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Gross Net Gross Net Gross Net
------------ --------- ---------- ---------- ------------- --------------
Exploratory:
Productive - - - - - -
Non-productive - - - - - -
Total - - - - - -
Development:
Productive 5 5 - - 6 6
Non-productive - - - - - -
Total - - - - - -
Grand Total 5 5 - - 6 6
Productive Wells
The following table sets forth the number of productive oil and natural
gas wells in which we owned an interest as of December 31, 2005.
Company-operated Non-operated Total
-------------------------- ------------------------- ---------------------------
Gross Net Gross Net Gross Net
--------- ------------- -------- ------------- -------- ---------------
Oil 6 6 - - 6 6
Natural Gas - - - - - -
--------- ------------- -------- ------------- -------- ---------------
Total 6 6 - - 6 6
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Recent Developments
During our fourth fiscal quarter 2006 we continued testing and
development works on Dolinnoe-1, Dolinnoe-2, Dolinnoe-3, Emir-1, Aksaz-1 and
Aksaz-4 wells.
We performed mini formation fracturing with hydrochloric acid treatment
at the Dolinnoe-2 well during the quarter. In January 2006 we undertook
perforating works to join certain oil bearing horizons within the well.
While testing various intervals of the Dolinnoe-3 well, we determined
that the current interval from which solid production rates occurred is 24
meters, but only 17 meters were perforated. After perforation of the 17meters a
blowout occurred and we could not run in hole with the pipe. As a result we
killed the well by squeezing mud into the formation to avoid an open flush.
While cleaning out the bottomhole zone, barite and carbomix contained in the
drilling mud had settled at the hole bottom due to high formation temperature.
This sediment caused the oil well tubing to become stuck. Mud cuttings samples
indicated that carbomix accounted for approximately 30% of the mud cuttings. We
conducted acid treatment for dissolution of the settlements. Subsequent walking
up and down operations were successful and we have been successful at cleaning
out the bottomhole zone. After perforation we will lower tubing and start
testing again in order to determine the proper rate. In the course of continued
testing and development works on the Dolinnoe-3 well, we will also continue
geophysical studies aimed at identifying additional productive intervals.
During our fourth fiscal quarter, we continued testing and development
operations at the Emir-1 well. Based on logging, four prospective objects were
identified and perforated and all 4 objects were tested. This well is awaiting a
service rig to perform workover.
During the fourth fiscal quarter we completed works on the Aksaz-4
well. The Aksaz-4 well is currently in test production and is producing crude
oil.
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During our third fiscal quarter we completed construction of drilling
sites and approach roads for two wells, the Kariman - 1 and Dolinnoe - 6 wells.
We also completed the well pad at Dolinnoe - 6. At the Kariman - 1 well we are
re-entering an existing non-producing well from Soviet times. In 1967 this well
was drilled to a depth of 3,067 meters and cased to a depth of 1,661 meters. We
have commenced drilling at the Kariman -1. We intend to drill this well to a
depth of 3,800 meters. The Dolinnoe - 6 well is a new well. During the period we
also paved 800 meters of delivery line to the Aksaz group unit.
In December 2005 the Government assigned our Company an export quota as
a result of our previous application. This export quota allowed us to export up
to 29,200 barrels of oil to the world markets in January 2006 and to realize
world market prices on those barrels of oil we sold. We have subsequently been
granted quotas to export up to 21,900 and 14,600 barrels of oil in March and
April 2006, respectively. As the world market price is currently considerably
higher than the domestic market price, we anticipate this will result in us
realizing higher revenue per barrel of oil sold under our export quota as
compared to the oil we sell in the Kazakhstan domestic market.
Outlook
During the third fiscal quarter of 2006 we raised an additional
$52,189,207 through a private placement of our common stock to qualified
institutional buyers in the United States and to non-U.S. persons. These funds
will be used to continue our exploration and development activities. During the
2006 calendar year, we plan to drill a total of four exploratory and
developmental wells in the Extended Territory. We are also planning to drill an
additional four developmental wells in the Dolinnoe oilfield of the ADE Block.
Development activities under our present business plan also include
re-processing and re-interpretation of seismic data and construction of
additional electric lines and oil collection units, and test and research
operations at the Extended Territory.
Additionally, during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2007 year we plan
to conduct horizontal and directional drilling at two of our existing wells to
increase rate of production and revenue.
During the next calendar year, we also will continue workover and
research operations on the existing six wells in the ADE Block.
Our outlook as described above is subject to change based upon factors
that include, but are not limited to, drilling results, availability of drilling
rigs, commodity prices, access to capital and other factors referred to in
"Forward Looking Statements."
We seek to increase our proven reserves through continued exploration
and development of our properties, as well as the acquisition of other
properties with exploration and production potential.
For us to operate profitability and grow in the future we need to
significantly increase production. Our revenue, profitability and future growth
may be influenced by factors beyond our control, such as the economy, political
change and potential regulatory changes, as well as competition from other
sources of energy. Oil and natural gas prices historically have been volatile
and may fluctuate widely in the future. Sustained periods of low prices for oil
or natural gas could materially and adversely affect our financial position,
results of operations, the quantities of oil and natural gas reserves that we
can economically produce, the markets into which we can sell our oil and our
access to additional capital. In a worst case scenario, future drilling
operations could be largely unsuccessful, oil and gas prices could sharply
decline and we could lose our access to the world oil markets; any of these or
other factors beyond our control could cause us to modify or substantially
curtail our exploration and development plans, potentially reducing our
earnings, our cash flow and most likely the trading price of our securities.
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Our Properties
We currently own a 100% interest in a license to use subsurface mineral
resources and a hydrocarbon exploration contract issued by the ROK in 1999 and
2000, respectively (collectively referred to herein as the "license" or the
"contract"). The original contract granted its holder the right to engage in
exploration and development activities in an area of approximately 200 square
kilometers referred to as the ADE Block. The ADE Block is located onshore in
Kazakhstan in the Mangistau Oblast, approximately 50 kilometers from the city of
Aktau, a seaport on the Caspian Sea. The ADE Block is comprised of three fields,
the Aksaz, Dolinnoe and Emir fields. When initially granted, the exploration and
development stage of the contract had a five year term. The time for exploration
and development has since been extended to July 9, 2007, and we have the right
to seek a two-year extension of our exploration contract. To move from the
exploration and development stage to the commercial production stage, we must
make application to the ROK before July 9, 2007; or we may apply to extend our
exploration contract an additional two years with the application for a
commercial production license to be made prior to the expiration of the two-year
extension.
During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, our exploration contract
was expanded to include an additional 260 square kilometers of land adjacent to
the ADE Block, which we refer to as the Extended Territory. The Extended
Territory is governed by the terms of the original contract.
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Under the terms of our contract we have the right to gather and sell
all oil and natural gas we produce in test production until the expiration of
our exploration contract, or its extension, with the revenue from such sales
belonging to BMB. We intend to continue to apply for export quotas in the future
because we realize significantly higher prices in the world market than the
domestic market price in Kazakhstan. If we are not granted future export quotas,
we will continue to sell our oil in the Kazakhstan domestic market.
To maintain our contract during the exploration and development stage
we are required to meet minimum annual capital expenditures in the exploration
and development of the ADE Block and the Extended Territory. The following table
shows the minimum capital expenditures we are required to make during the 2006
calendar year and for the period from January 1, 2007 through July 9, 2007.
Year Minimum Capital Expenditure
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2006 $6,000,000
2007 $4,500,000
If we apply for the two-year extension of our exploration contract, we
will be required to make additional minimum capital expenditures during the
extension period to maintain our rights under the exploration contract.
Under our contract, we must apply to the ROK for commercial production
rights prior to the expiration of our contract, or its extension. The terms of
our commercial production rights and royalty rates will be negotiated at the
time we move to commercial production. During exploration and development stage,
we have the right to produce and sell oil and natural gas at a royalty rate of
2%. When we move to commercial production, the negotiated royalty rates vary
depending on reserves and production rates. Royalty rates are established by the
taxing authorities of the ROK and are based on production; the rate increases on
a sliding scale. Current royalty rates range from 2% to 6%. Commercial
production rights may also require that up to 20% of our oil production be sold
to the Kazakhstan domestic market at considerably lower prices than we received
in the world export markets, as discussed above.
Under our contract, we have the exclusive right to apply for and
negotiate a commercial production contract. The government is required to
negotiate the terms of these rights in good faith in accordance with the Law of
Petroleum of Kazakhstan. As long as we establish commercially producible
reserves and have fulfilled our obligations during exploration and development,
the government is required to grant us production rights. We have not yet
applied for commercial production rights because we enjoy certain economic
advantages during exploration and development as discussed herein.
During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005 we re-entered one well in
the Aksaz field, re-entered one well and drilled two new wells in the Dolinnoe
field and re-entered one well in the Emir field. Each of these wells was
successfully completed and is in testing, test production or additional
workover. These wells accounted for 100% of our total production during the
year. Because we were not granted the Extended Territory until December 2004, we
did not engage in any exploration or development activities in the Extended
Territory during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005.
Title to Properties
We hold an exploration contract from the Republic of Kazakhstan that
grants us the right for exploration and test production of hydrocarbons on the
ADE Block and the Extended Territory. Our rights to these properties will
terminate in July 2007 unless we extend our current exploration contract or are
granted a commercial production contract.
Marketing
Currently all of our test production is being sold to one client. We
anticipate that once we move to commercial production we will market our
production to third parties consistent with industry practices.
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There are a variety of factors which affect the market for oil and
natural gas, including the extent of domestic production and imports of oil and
natural gas, the availability, proximity and capacity of natural gas pipelines
and other transportation facilities, demand for oil and natural gas, the
marketing of competitive fuels and the effects of state and federal regulations
on oil and natural gas productions and sales.
Sales to Major Customers
We are now exporting all of our test production for sale in the world
market. Currently, all of our production is being sold to one client, Euro-Asian
Oil AG.
In the exploration, development and production business, production is
normally sold to relatively few customers. Our customers are concentrated in the
oil and gas industry, and revenue can be materially affected by current economic
conditions and the price of certain commodities such as natural gas and crude
oil the cost of which is passed through to the customer. However, based on the
current demand for natural gas and crude oil and the fact that alternate
purchasers are readily available, we believe that the loss of Euro-Asian Oil AG
would not have a long-term material adverse effect on our operations.
Competition
Hydrocarbons exploration is highly competitive. Competition in
Kazakhstan and Central Asia includes other junior hydrocarbons exploration
companies, mid-size producers and major exploration and production companies. We
compete for additional exploration and production properties with these
companies who in many cases may have greater financial resources and larger
technical staff than we do.
We believe we have an advantage over our competitors: our executive
management and our board of directors have vast domestic and international
experience and have been working in Kazakhstan and Russia for up to 30 years.
They have developed relationships with the Kazakhstan government, its
departments and ministries at many levels. We also employ experienced national
and foreign specialists at senior levels in our operating subsidiary, Emir Oil,
LLP.
We face significant competition for capital from other exploration and
production companies and industry sectors. At times, other industry sectors may
be more in favor with investors, limiting our ability to obtain necessary
capital.
Government Regulation
Our operations are subject to government controls and regulations at
various levels in both the United States and in Kazakhstan. We attempt to comply
with all legal requirements in the conduct of our operations and employ business
practices which we consider to be prudent under the circumstances in which we
operate. It is not possible for us to separately calculate the costs of
compliance with environmental and other governmental regulations as such costs
are an integral part of our operations.
In Kazakhstan, legislation affecting the oil and gas industry is under
constant review for amendment and expansion in scope. Pursuant to such
legislative review, various governmental departments and agencies have issued
extensive rules and regulations affecting the oil and gas industry, some of
which carry substantial penalties for failure to comply. These laws and
regulations can have a significant impact on the industry by increasing the cost
of doing business and, consequentially, can adversely affect our profitability.
Inasmuch as new legislation affecting the industry is commonplace and existing
laws and regulations are frequently amended or reinterpreted, we are unable to
predict the future cost or impact of complying with such laws and regulations.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
This discussion summarizes the significant factors affecting our
consolidated operating results, financial condition, liquidity and capital
resources during the period from inception (May 6, 2003) through March 31, 2004
and the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005 and for the three month and nine month
periods ended December 31, 2005 and 2004. This discussion should be read in
conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and footnotes to the
consolidated financial statements included in this registration statement.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain of the statements contained in herein as well as in all parts
of this document including, but not limited to, those relating to our drilling
plans, future expenses, changes in wells operated and reserves, future growth
and expansion, future exploration, future seismic data, expansion of operations,
generation of new prospects, successful acquisition of a commercial production
license, review of outside generated prospects and acquisitions, additional
reserves and reserve increases, management of our asset base, expansion and
improvement of capabilities, integration of new technology into operations,
availability of credit facilities, new prospects and drilling locations, future
capital expenditures and working capital, sufficiency of future working capital,
borrowings and capital resources and liquidity, projected cash flows from
operations, future commodity prices, expectations of timing, the outcome of
legal proceedings, satisfaction of contingencies, the impact of any change in
accounting policies on our financial statements, the number, timing or results
of any wells, the plans for timing, interpretation and results of new or
existing seismic surveys or seismic data, future production or reserves, future
acquisitions of leases, lease options or other land rights, management's
assessment of internal control over financial reporting, financial results,
opportunities, growth, business plans and strategy and other statements that are
not historical facts contained in this report are forward-looking statements.
When used in this document, words like "expect," "project," "estimate,"
"believe," "anticipate," "intend," "budget," "plan," "forecast," "predict,"
"may," "should," "could," "will" and similar expressions are also intended to
identify forward-looking statements. Such statements involve risks and
uncertainties, including, but not limited to, market factors, market prices
(including regional basis differentials) of natural gas and oil, results for
future drilling and marketing activity, future production and costs and other
factors detailed herein and in our other Securities and Exchange Commission
filings. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or
should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary
materially from those indicated. These forward-looking statements speak only as
of their dates and should not be unduly relied upon. We undertake no obligation
to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result
of new information, future events or otherwise.
Results of Operations
This section includes a discussion of our results of operations for the
period from inception (May 6, 2003) through March 31, 2004 and the fiscal year
ended March 31, 2005, as well as for the three-month and nine-month periods
ended December 31, 2005 and 2004.
The following table sets forth selected operating data for the periods
indicated:
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For the period from
inception (May 6, For the nine months
For the year ended 2003) through ended December 31,
March 31, 2005 March 31, 2004 2005 2004
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Revenues:
Oil and gas sales $ 973,646 $ - $4,106,765 $ 347,891
Expenses:
Oil and gas operating(1) 404,626 - 509,289 168,181
Depletion 229,406 - 1,116,673 -
Depreciation and amortization 66,451 4,758 100,122 49,103
General and administrative 4,060,962 781,757 7,379,267 2,634,332
Net Production Data:
Oil (Bbls) 68,755 - 204,163 41,783
Natural gas liquids (Bbls) - - - -
Natural gas (Mcf) - - - -
Barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) - - - -
Average Sales Price: - -
Oil (per Bbl) 15.17 - 21.31 13.33
Natural gas (per Mcf) - - - -
Equivalent price (per BOE) - - - -
Expenses ($ per BOE):
Oil and gas operating(1) 3.08 - 2.64 6.45
Depletion(2) 3.58 - 6.31 1.88
(1) Includes transportation cost, production costs and ad valorem taxes.
(2) Represents depletion of oil and gas properties only.
Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2005 compared to the period from Inception
(May 6, 2003) to March 31, 2004
Revenue and Production
The following table summarizes production volumes, average sales prices
and operating revenue for our oil and natural gas operations for the year ended
March 31, 2005 and the period from inception (May 6, 2003) to March 31, 2004.
Fiscal 2005 compared to the
Period from inception (May
6, 2003) through March 31,
2004
For the Period -----------------------------
For the Fiscal from Inception $ %
Year ended Through Increase Increase
March 31, 2005 March 31, 2004 (Decrease) (Decrease)
------------------ ------------------- ------------- ------------
Production volumes:
Natural gas (Mcf) - - - -
Natural gas liquids (Bbls) - - - -
Oil and condensate (Bbls) 68,755 - 68,755 N/A
Barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) - - - -
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Average Sales Price(1)
Natural gas ($ per Mcf) - - - -
Natural gas liquids ($ per Bbl) - - - -
Oil and condensate ($ per Bbl) $ 15.17 - N/A N/A
Barrels of oil equivalent
($ per BOE) - - - -
Operating Revenue:
Natural gas - - - -
Natural gas liquids - - - -
Oil and condensate $973,646 - $973,646 N/A
Gain on hedging and derivatives(2) - - - -
(1) At times, we may produce more barrels than we sell in a given period. The
average sales price is calculated based on the average sales price per
barrel sold, not per barrel produced.
(2) We did not engage in hedging transactions, including derivatives during the
fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, or the period from inception to March 31,
2004.
Revenues. We generate revenue under our contract from the sale of oil
and natural gas recovered during test production. During the year ended March
31, 2005, we realized revenue from oil and gas sales of $973,646 compared to $0
during the year ended March 31, 2004. In the period from inception through March
31, 2004, we had no production and no sales; we were just beginning operations
and seeking to acquire rights to oil and gas properties. We anticipate revenues
will continue to increase in the upcoming fiscal year. However, it is unclear
the rate at which our production and corresponding revenues may increase.
Our revenue is sensitive to changes in prices received for our
products. Our production is sold at the prevailing market price in Kazakhstan,
which fluctuates in response to many factors that are outside our control.
Imbalances in the supply and demand for oil can have a dramatic effect on the
prices we receive for our production. Political instability, the economy,
weather and other factors outside our control could have an impact on both
supply and demand.
Costs and Operating Expenses
Oil and Gas Operating Expenses. During the fiscal year ended March 31,
2005, we incurred $404,626 in oil and gas operating expenses. We had no similar
expense during the period from May 6, 2003, to March 31, 2004 because we were
not engaged in oil and gas production. We expect oil and gas operating expenses
to continue to increase in the upcoming fiscal year. However, it is unclear the
rate at which our oil and gas operating expenses may increase in the upcoming
fiscal year.
General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative
expenses during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005 were $4,060,962 compared to
$781,757 during the period from inception on May 6, 2003 through March 31, 2004.
This represents a 419% increase in general and administrative expenses. This
significant increase is attributable to a 208% increase in payroll and other
compensation, a 284% increase in professional fees, a 781% increase in business
trip expenses, a 359% increase in taxes, a 2,049% increase in rent, a 992%
increase in transportation, a 5,016% increase in insurance expense, a 2,152%
increase in communication expenses and a 979% increase in other expenses. During
the 2005 fiscal year we accrued a $250,000 obligation required under our work
program to contribute to the Astana Fund, a government fund used to fund
construction and development of Astana, Kazakhstan - the capital of the Republic
of Kazakhstan. This was a one-time obligation. This amount was paid by us
subsequent to our fiscal year end. Additionally, we established bad debt
reserves in the amount of $129,051 on advances for inventory purchases during
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005. The significant increase in general and
administrative expenses is largely the result of hiring more personnel to
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operate our business, using services of technicians, engineers, accountants and
lawyers, as well as incurring other general corporate expenses. We anticipate
general and administrative expenses will increase in the upcoming fiscal year.
However, we do not expect general and administrative expenses to increase at
such a significant rate in the upcoming year. We anticipate increases in
revenue, operating costs and selling costs will outpace the increase in general
and administrative expenses in the upcoming year.
In April 2005 we elected to relocate our U.S. office to Salt Lake City.
Consequently we plan to sublease our office space in New York City to another
company. We also reduced the number of employees we have in our U.S. office. We
believe these measures will reduce our rent, taxes and other relevant expenses
in the upcoming fiscal year.
Loss from Operations. As a result of significantly increasing expenses
which were only partially offset by revenue from oil and gas sales, during the
fiscal year ended March 31, 2005 we realized a loss from operations of
$3,787,799 compared to a net loss from operations of $786,515 during the period
from May 6, 2003 to March 31, 2004. Until such time as revenue from oil and gas
sales exceeds expenses we will continue to generate operating losses. At this
time, it is unclear when we will generate sufficient oil and gas to offset our
expenses.
Other Income. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005 we realized
total other income of $501,830 compared to $254,717 for the period from May 6,
2003 to March 31, 2004. This 97% increase in other income is largely
attributable to $428,572 increase in exchange gain resulting from fluctuations
of foreign currency rates against the U.S. Dollar, a $165,699 increase in
realized gain on dealing securities and interest income of $17,799 compared to
interest payments of $84,007; this was partially offset by a $501,174 decrease
in realized and unrealized gains on marketable securities. During the 2005
fiscal year we raised approximately $27 million through the sale of our
securities in private placement transactions. At times during the year, we had
funds that were not being used in operations which we invested in marketable
securities. We anticipate the funds held in marketable securities will be used
to fund our operations and therefore expect gains from marketable securities,
both realized and unrealized, to decrease in the next twelve months.
Net Loss. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005 we realized a net
loss of $3,286,312 compared to a net loss of $613,782 for the period from
inception, May 6, 2003 through March 31, 2004. As discussed above this net loss
is largely the result of our engaging in active exploration and development
activities and operations for the entire 2005 fiscal year, whereas we were not
engaged in active operations for much of the prior fiscal period. We will
continue to realize net losses from operations until such time as revenues
generated from oil and gas production and sales and other income offset our
expenses. At this time, it is unclear when, or if, that may occur.
Three months ended December 31, 2005, compared to the three months
ended December 31, 2004
Revenue and Production
The following table summarizes production volumes, average sales prices
and operating revenue for our oil and natural gas operations for the three
months ended December 31, 2005 and the three months ended December 31, 2004.
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Three months ended
December 31, 2005
to the three months ended
December 31, 2004
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For the three For the three $ %
months ended months ended Increase Increase
December 31, 2005 December 31, 2004 (Decrease) (Decrease)
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Production volumes:
Natural gas (Mcf) - - - -
Natural gas liquids (Bbls) - - - -
Oil and condensate (Bbls) 92,342 14,426 77,916 540%
Barrels of Oil equivalent (BOE) - - - -
Average Sales Price(1)
Natural gas ($ per Mcf) - - - -
Natural gas liquids ($ per Bbl) - - - -
Oil and condensate ($ per Bbl) $ 22.08 $ 13.67 $ 8.41 62%
Barrels of Oil equivalent
($ per BOE) - - - -
Operating Revenue:
Natural gas - - - -
Natural gas liquids - - - -
Oil and condensate $ 2,058,792 $ 55,904 $ 2,002,888 3,583%
Gain on hedging and derivatives(2) - - - -
(1) At times, we may produce more barrels than we sell in a given period. The
average sales price is calculated based on the average sales price per
barrel sold, not per barrel produced.
(2) We did not engage in hedging transactions, including derivatives during the
three months ended December 31, 2005, or the three months ended December
31, 2004.
Revenues. We generate revenue under our contract from the sale of oil
and natural gas recovered during test production. During the three months ended
December 31, 2005 and 2004, 100% of our revenue was generated from the sale of
crude oil. During the three months ended December 31, 2005 we realized revenue
from oil sales of $2,058,792 compared to $55,904 during the three months ended
December 31, 2004. This increase in revenues is primarily the result of several
factors. During the three months ended December 31, 2005, the number of
producing wells had doubled from three to six as compared to the three months
ended December 31, 2004. Moreover, one of the new wells, Dolinnoe-3, constituted
about 76% of total production during the three months ended December 31, 2005,
this resulted in an average monthly production rate increase of 274% compared to
the average monthly production rate of wells during the three months ended
December 31, 2004. Additionally oil sale prices were approximately 62% higher
during the three months ended December 31, 2005 than in the three months ended
December 31, 2004. We anticipate production will continue to increase in the
upcoming fiscal quarters as a result of drilling new wells. During the third
quarter 2005 we were granted an export quota to export and sell up to 29,200
barrels of oil during January 2006. We anticipate this will lead to an increase
in revenue from oil sales in January 2006 because the price per barrel of oil in
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the world markets is higher than the price per barrel of oil in the domestic
market in Kazakhstan, where we have been selling our oil. We have also received
export quotas to export up to 21,900 barrels of oil in March 2006 and 14,600
barrels of oil in April 2006.
Costs and Operating Expenses
The following table presents details of our expenses for the three
months ended December 31, 2005 and 2004:
For the three months ended For the three months ended
December 31, 2005 December 31, 2004
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Expenses:
Oil and gas operating(1) $ 242,582 $ 83,933
General and administrative 1,497,515 1,239,050
Depletion 451,029 -
Amortization and depreciation 35,316 21,917
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Total $ 2,226,442 $ 1,344,900
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Expenses ($ per BOE):
Oil and gas operating(1) 2.60 20.52
Depletion (2) 5.22 5.36
(1) Includes transportation cost, production cost and ad valorem taxes.
(2) Represents depletion of oil and gas properties only.
Oil and Gas Operating Expenses. During the three months ended December
31, 2005 we incurred $242,582 in oil and gas operating expenses compared to
$83,933 during the three months ended December 31, 2004. Oil and gas operating
expenses increased due to increased production. During the third fiscal quarter
2006 production volume increased by 77,916 barrels or 540% compared to the three
months ended December 31, 2004. Such increase led to hiring more production and
maintenance personnel which resulted in payroll increases of 238% during the
third fiscal quarter 2006 compared to the fiscal third quarter 2005. We also
incurred transportation expenses of $155,966 during the three months ended
December 31, 2005 compared to $59,563 during the three months ended December 31,
2004. Transportation expenses during the three months ended December 31, 2005
increased by 162% as a direct result of significant increases in production in
this period compared to the three months ended December 31, 2004. We transport
oil from our fields to the storage facility we use. As a result of the increased
production, we rented more oil tank trucks, used more gasoline, enlarged the
tank field and incurred more overhead expenses. We expect oil and gas operating
expense continue to increase in the upcoming fiscal quarter as revenue continues
to increase.
General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative
expenses during the three months ended December 31, 2005 were $1,497,515
compared to $1,239,050 during the three months ended December 31, 2004. This
represents a 21% increase in general and administrative expenses. This increase
is attributable to a 92% increase in payroll and other compensation to
employees, which is largely the result of hiring personnel to operate our
business and increased travel expenses. While we anticipate general and
administrative expenses will continue to increase, we expect increases in
revenue to outpace increases in general and administrative expenses in upcoming
quarters.
Loss from Operations. During the three months ended December 31, 2005
we realized loss from operations of $167,650 compared to a loss from operations
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of $1,288,996 during the three months ended December 31, 2004. As described
above, this change is directly attributable to the 3,583% increase in revenue we
realized during the three months ended December 31, 2005 compared to the
comparable period 2004.
Other Income. During the three months ended December 31, 2005 we
realized total other income of $114,708 compared to total other income of
$451,333 for the three months ended December 31, 2004. This decrease in other
income is largely attributable to a decrease in foreign exchange gain in the
amount of $270,889 resulting from fluctuations in foreign currency rates against
the U.S dollars and decrease in our interest income in the amount of $89,983.
This decrease was partially offset by an increase in unrealized gain on
marketable securities of $58,063.
Net Loss. During the three months ended December 31, 2005 we realized a
net loss of $52,942 compared to a net loss of $844,413 for the three months
ended December 31, 2004. As stated above, this change is the direct result of a
3,583% increase in revenue.
Nine months ended December 31, 2005, compared to the nine months ended
December 31, 2004
Revenue and Production
The following table summarizes production volumes, average sales prices
and operating revenue for our oil and natural gas operations for the nine months
ended December 31, 2005 and the nine months ended December 31, 2004.
Nine months ended
December 31, 2005
to the nine months ended
December 31, 2004
For the nine For the nine -------------------------------
months ended months ended $ %
December 31, 2005 December 31, 2004 Increase Increase
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Production volumes:
Natural gas (Mcf) - - - -
Natural gas liquids (Bbls) - - - -
Oil and condensate (Bbls) 204,163 41,783 162,380 389%
Barrels of Oil equivalent (BOE) - - - -
Average Sales Price(1)
Natural gas ($ per Mcf) - - - -
Natural gas liquids ($ per Bbl) - - - -
Oil and condensate ($ per Bbl) $ 21.31 $ 13.33 $ 7.98 60%
Barrels of Oil equivalent
($ per BOE) - - - -
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Operating Revenue:
Natural gas - - - -
Natural gas liquids - - - -
Oil and condensate $ 4,106,765 $ 347,891 $ 3,758,874 1,080%
Gain on hedging and derivatives(2) - - - -
(1) At times, we may produce more barrels than we sell in a given period. The
average sales price is calculated based on the average sales price per
barrel sold, not per barrel produced.
(2) We did not engage in hedging transactions, including derivatives during the
nine months ended December 31, 2005, or the nine months ended December 31,
2004.
Revenues. During the nine months ended December 31, 2005 we realized
revenue from oil and gas sales of $4,106,765 compared to $347,891 during the
nine months ended December 31, 2004. Our revenue for the nine months ended
December 31, 2005 increased by 1,080% compared to the revenue for the nine
months ended December 31, 2004. This increase in revenues is primarily the
result of two factors. First, we performed works related to the perforation of a
productive stratum which led to a significant flow of oil and gas at Dolinnoe-3
well. As a result during the nine months ended December 31, 2005 oil production
increased by about 389% comparing to total production during the nine months
ended December 31, 2004. Second, oil prices in the domestic market in Kazakhstan
increased 60% during the nine months ended December 31, 2005 compared to nine
months ended December 31, 2004. We anticipate production will continue to
increase in upcoming quarters. Also, during the third fiscal quarter 2005 we
were granted an export quota from the Government of Kazakhstan that allows us to
export up to 29,200 barrels of oil during January 2006. During the fourth fiscal
quarter 2006, we were also granted export quotas to export up to 21,900 barrels
of oil in March 2006 and 14,600 barrels of oil in April 2006. We anticipate this
will lead to an increase in revenue from oil sales during our fourth fiscal
quarter of 2006 because the world market price of oil is considerably higher
than the domestic market price in Kazakhstan.
Costs and Operating Expenses
The following table presents details of our expenses for the nine
months ended December 31, 2005 and 2004:
For the nine months ended For the nine months ended
December 31, 2005 December 31, 2004
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Expenses:
Oil and gas operating(1) $ 509,289 $ 168,181
General and administrative 7,379,267 2,634,332
Depletion 1,116,673 -
Amortization and depreciation 100,122 49,103
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Total $ 9,105,351 $ 2,851,616
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Expenses ($ per BOE):
Oil and gas operating(1) 2.64 6.45
Depletion (2) 6.31 1.88
(1) Includes transportation cost, production cost and ad valorem taxes.
(2) Represents depletion of oil and gas properties only.
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Oil and Gas Operating Expenses. During the nine months ended December
31, 2005, we incurred $509,289 in oil and gas operating expenses compared to
$168,181 during the nine months ended December 31, 2004. Oil and gas operating
expenses increased due to increased production. During the nine months ended
December 31, 2005 production volume increased by 162,380 barrels or 389%
compared to the nine months ended December 31, 2004. Such increase led to hiring
more production and maintenance personnel and a corresponding payroll increase
or 250% during the nine months ended December 31, 2005 compared to the nine
months ended December 31, 2004. Increased production also led to a 216% increase
in the royalty paid to the Government during the nine months ended December 31,
2005 compared to nine months ended December 31, 2004. As discussed above,
increased production also resulted in a $250,231 or 303% increase in
transportation expenses during the nine months ended December 31, 2005 compared
to the nine months ended December 31, 2004. We expect oil and gas operating
expenses to continue to increase in the upcoming fiscal quarter as revenue
continues to increase.
General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative
expenses during the nine months ended December 31, 2005 were $7,379,267, a 180%
increase, compared to $2,634,332 during the nine months ended December 31, 2004.
This significant increase is attributable to a 481% increase in payroll and
other compensation and a 46% increase in professional services fees. During our
second fiscal quarter 2006 we granted restricted stock and stock options to
directors, officers and key employees of the Company. Fair value of stock and
stock options was recognized in our consolidated financial statements as
compensation expense. The total amount of compensation expense recognized as a
result of the stock and option grants was $3,916,229. Additionally during the
nine months ended December 31, 2005 we hired more administrative personnel to
operate our business, using services of technicians, engineers, accountants and
lawyers, as well as incurring other general corporate expenses. We do not expect
general and administrative expenses to increase at such a significant rate in
the upcoming periods. We anticipate increases in revenue will outpace the
increase in general and administrative expenses in upcoming quarters.
Loss from Operations. During the nine months ended December 31, 2005 we
realized a loss from operations of $4,998,586 compared to a loss from operations
of $2,503,725 during the nine months ended December 31, 2004. We realized a
1,080% increase in revenue during the nine months ended December 31, 2005
compared to the comparable period 2004. This increase was offset by a 106%
increase in oil and gas operating expenses and a 180% increase in general and
administrative expenses, which resulted in a 68% increase in loss from
operations during the period ended December 31, 2005 compared to the period
ended December 31, 2004. Until such time as revenue from oil and gas sales
exceed expenses we will continue to generate operating losses. At this time, we
believe current production rates and oil prices are such that we are now able to
generate sufficient revenue from oil sales to offset our expenses. If, however,
current production levels or oil prices were to decrease, we might be unable to
offset all of our operating expenses with revenue from production and could
experience additional losses from operations.
Other Income. During the nine months ended December 31, 2005 we
realized total other income of $200,582 compared to total other income of
$416,406 for the nine months ended December 31, 2004. This decrease in other
income is largely attributable to decrease in foreign exchange gain in the
amount of $597,711 resulting from fluctuations in foreign currency rates against
the U.S. dollar and a decrease in interest income of $74,060 that was partially
offset by the net increase in realized and unrealized gains and losses on
marketable securities of $465,878.
Net Loss. During the nine months ended December 31, 2005 we realized a
net loss of $4,798,004 compared to a net loss of $2,094,069 for the nine months
ended December 31, 2004. Notwithstanding the significant increase in revenue
resulting from increased oil and gas production during the period ended December
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31, 2005 net loss increased significantly. This is largely attributable to 180%
increase in general and administrative expenses. During the nine months ended
December 31, 2005 our general and administrative expenses increased by
$4,744,935 compared to the nine months ended December 31, 2004. While expenses
have risen significantly in past quarters, we do not expect such significant
expense increases in upcoming quarters. We also anticipate that we will continue
to realize significant increases in revenue as our production levels continue to
increase. Based on these expectations, we anticipate that we will begin to
realize net income in upcoming fiscal quarters.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Funding for our activities has historically been provided by funds
raised through the sale of our common stock. From inception on May 6, 2003
through December 31, 2005, we have raised $99,955,924 ($96,626,926 net) through
the sale of our common stock and proceeds from the issuance of convertible debt.
As of December 31, 2005, we had cash and cash equivalents of $54,293,874. We
anticipate our capital resources in the upcoming quarters will be generated by
revenue from the sale of oil and gas recovered during the production.
Our need for capital, in addition to funding our ongoing operations, is
primarily related to the exploration and development of our properties as
required under our contract, and the potential acquisition of additional oil and
gas properties. For the period from inception on May 6, 2003 through December
31, 2005, we have incurred capital expenditures of $55,958,107 for exploration,
development and acquisition activities including: a $19,075,000 non-cash
transaction for acquisition of the remaining 30% interest of our minority
interest partner in Emir Oil LLP in exchange for 3,500,000 shares of restricted
Company common stock; $112,613 for capitalized depreciation related to support
equipment and facilities used in exploration and development activities; and
$918,504 non-cash transactions for accrual of asset retirement obligation.
Cash Flows
During fiscal 2005 and the period from inception (May 6, 2003) through
March 31, 2004 and the nine months ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, cash was
primarily used to fund operations. See below for additional discussion and
analysis of cash flow.
Period from For the nine For the nine
inception to months ended months ended
Fiscal 2005 March 31, 2004 December 31, 2005 December 31, 2004
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Net cash used in operating activities $ (1,415,004) $(3,445,339) $ (2,892,292) $(5,884,204)
Net cash used in investing activities (18,001,879) (6,564,180) (12,616,108) (12,490,787)
Net cash provided by financing activities 27,280,160 12,135,874 59,812,642 17,311,906
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NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH $ 7,863,277 $ 2,126,355 $ 44,304,242 $(1,063,085)
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EQUIVALENTS
We continually evaluate our capital needs and compare them to our
capital resources. Our budgeted capital expenditures for the upcoming fiscal
year are about $60 million to $70 million for exploration, development,
production and acquisitions. We believe our export quota and favorable world
market prices will allow us to generate sufficient oil and gas revenues to
finance the shortfall of $10 million to $20 million in our budget for planned
exploration, development, production and acquisitions. Through the nine months
ended December 31, 2005, we have spent $12 million in exploration, development
and production. We have funded these expenditures primarily from cash on hand
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and oil sales revenue. We anticipate a significant increase in our revenue
during the upcoming quarter. As discussed herein, we have been granted export
quotas to sell up to 29,200 barrels of crude oil during January 2006, 21,900
barrels of crude oil in March 2006 and 14,600 barrels of crude oil in April 2006
in the world markets, which should allow us to realize world market price which
is considerably higher than the domestic market price in Kazakhstan.
Certain operating cash flows are denominated in local currency and are
translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect at the time of the
transaction. Because of the potential for civil unrest, war and asset
expropriation, some or all of these matters, which have an impact on operating
cash flow, may affect our ability to meet our short-term cash needs.
Contractual Obligations and Contingencies
The following table lists our significant commitments at December 31,
2005:
Payments Due By Period
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Contractual obligations Total Less than 1 1-3 years 4-5 years After 5
year years
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Capital Expenditure Commitment(1) $10,500,000 $6,000,000 $ 4,500,000 - -
Due to the Government of the
Republic of Kazakhstan(2)(3) $ 5,994,200 - $ 5,994,200 - -
Due to Reservoir Consultants $ 500,000 $ 278,000 $ 222,000 - -
Liquidation Fund $ 918,504 - $ 918,504 - -
Office Lease $ 89,380 $ 82,505 $ 6,875 - -
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Total $18,002,084 $6,360,505 $11,641,579 - -
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(1) Under the terms of our contract with the ROK, we are required to spend a
total of at least $10.5 million dollars in exploration, development and
improvements within the ADE Block, as extended during the term of the
license, including $6 million in the 2006 calendar year and $4.5 million in
the 2007 calendar year. If we fail to do so, we may be subject to the loss
of our exploration license.
(2) In connection with our acquisition of the oil and gas contract covering the
ADE Block, we are required to repay the ROK for historical costs incurred
by it in undertaking geological and geophysical studies and infrastructure
improvements. The repayment terms of this obligation will not be determined
until such time as we apply for and are granted commercial production
rights by the ROK. Under our contract, if we wish to commence commercial
production, we must apply for such right prior to the expiration of our
exploration and development rights in July 2007, unless we extend our
current exploration contract to July 2009. We are legally entitled to
receive commercial production rights and have the exclusive right to
negotiate such with the ROK, and the ROK is required to conduct the
negotiations under the Law of Petroleum in Kazakhstan. Although we can
apply for commercial production rights at any time, we enjoy certain
benefits under our contract that currently make it more economically
advantageous for us to continue exploration and development activities at
this time. At this time, we anticipate that we will apply for a two
extension of our exploration license during the first half of the 2007
calendar year. This would give us an additional two years to explore and
prove up our properties before we apply for commercial production rights.
Should we decide not to pursue a commercial production contract, under
either our current exploration contract or an extension thereof, we can
relinquish the ADE Block to the ROK in satisfaction of this obligation.
(3) As with the ADE Block, we will also be required to repay the ROK its
historical costs for access to and use of geological and geophysical data
gathered and infrastructure improvement previously made by the ROK within
the Extended Territory. We are presently negotiating the amount and terms
of this obligation with the ROK. This approximately $6 million obligation
represents only our repayment obligation with respect to the ADE Block, and
not the Extended Territory.
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Off-Balance Sheet Financing Arrangements
As of December 31, 2005, we had no off-balance sheet financing
arrangements.
Critical Accounting Policies
We have identified the accounting policies below as critical to our
business operations and the understanding of our financial statements. The
impact of these policies and associated risks are discussed throughout
Management's Discussion and Analysis and Plan of Operations where such policies
affect our reported and expected financial results. A complete discussion of our
accounting policies is included in Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements.
Development Stage
We are a development stage company and have not yet commenced our
primary revenue generating activities, which is the commercial production and
sale of oil and natural gas. Our ability to realize the carrying value of our
assets is dependent upon being able to produce and sell oil from our properties.
Our Consolidated Financial Statements have been presented on the basis that we
are a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and
satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. We have
accumulated losses totaling $3,900,094 and have incurred some amount of debt in
the development phase of our operations. To fully develop our properties and
achieve positive cash flow, we will require additional funding. The Consolidated
Financial Statements do not include any adjustments relating to the
recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or amounts and
classification of liabilities which might be necessary should we be unable to
continue in existence.
Foreign Exchange Transactions
Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are reported at the
rates of exchange prevailing at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and
liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated to U.S. dollar at
the rates of exchange prevailing at the balance sheet dates. Any gains or losses
arising from a change in exchange rates subsequent to the date of the
transaction are included as an exchange gain or loss in the Consolidated
Statements of Income.
Full Cost Method of Accounting
We follow the full cost method of accounting for our costs of
acquisition, exploration and development of oil and gas properties.
Under full cost accounting rules, the net capitalized costs of
evaluated oil and gas properties shall not exceed an amount equal to the present
value of future net cash flows from estimated production of proved oil and gas
reserves, based on current economic and operating conditions, including the use
of oil and gas prices as of the end of each quarter.
Given the volatility of oil and gas prices, it is reasonably possible
that the estimate of discounted future net cash flows from proved oil and gas
reserves could change. If oil and gas prices decline, even if only for a short
period of time, it is possible that impairments of oil and gas properties could
occur. In addition, it is reasonably possible that impairments could occur if
costs are incurred in excess of any increases in the cost ceiling, if revisions
to proved oil and gas reserves occur, or if properties are sold for less than
the discounted present value of the related proved oil and gas reserves.
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Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2005, the FASB issued Statement No. 154, "Accounting Changes and
Error Corrections", a replacement of APB Opinion 20, "Accounting Changes" and
FASB Statement 3, "Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial
Statements." This Statement changes the requirements for the accounting for and
reporting of a change in accounting principle. APB Opinion 20 previously
required that most voluntary changes in accounting principle be recognized by
including in net income of the period of the change the cumulative effect of
changing to the new accounting principle. FASB Statement No. 154 requires
retrospective application to prior periods' financial statements of changes in
accounting principle, unless it is impracticable to determine either the period
specific effects or the cumulative effect of the change. This statement is
effective for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal
periods that begin after December 15, 2005. Management does not expect FASB
Statement No. 154 to have an impact to the Company's consolidated financial
position or consolidated results of operations and cash flows.
In March 2005, the FASB issued an interpretation of Statement No. 143,
"Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations". This interpretation clarifies
that the term "conditional asset retirement obligation " as used in the
Statement No. 143, refers to a legal obligation to perform an asset retirement
activity in which the timing and (or) method of settlement are conditional on a
future event that may or may not be within the control of the entity. The
obligation to perform the asset retirement activity is unconditional even though
uncertainty exists about the timing and (or) method of settlement. Thus, the
timing and (or) method of settlement may be conditional on a future event.
Accordingly, an entity is required to recognize a liability for the fair value
of a conditional asset retirement obligation if the fair value of the liability
can be reasonably estimated. The fair value of a liability for the conditional
asset retirement obligation should be recognized when incurred - generally upon
acquisition, construction, or development and (or) through the normal operation
of the asset. Uncertainty about the timing and (or) method of settlement of a
conditional asset retirement obligation should be factored into the measurement
of the liability when sufficient information exist. Statement No. 143
acknowledges that in some cases, sufficient information may not be available to
reasonably estimate the fair value of an asset retirement obligation. This
interpretation also clarifies when an entity would have sufficient information
to reasonable estimate the fair value of an asset retirement obligation. This
interpretation is effective no later than the end of fiscal years after December
15, 2005. Management does not expect FASB interpretation to the Statement No.
143 to have an impact to the Company's consolidated financial position or
consolidated results of operations and cash flows.
Effects of Inflation and Pricing
The oil and natural gas industry is very cyclical and the demand for
goods and services of oil field companies, suppliers and others associated with
the industry puts extreme pressure on the economic stability and pricing
structure within the industry. Typically, as prices for oil and natural gas
increase, so do all associated costs. Material changes in prices have an impact
on the current revenue stream, estimates of future reserves, borrowing base
calculations of bank loans and value of properties in purchase and sale
transactions. Material changes in prices can impact the value of oil and natural
gas companies and their ability to raise capital, borrow money and retain
personnel. While we do not currently expect business costs to materially
increase, continued high prices for oil and natural gas could result in
increases in the cost of material, services and personnel.
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The transactions described below were carried out on terms at least as
favorable to the Company as could have been obtained from unaffiliated third
parties in arm's length negotiations; however, because the transactions were
with parties that may be deemed to be affiliates, it is possible that we would
have obtained different terms from a truly unaffiliated third-party.
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On May 2, 2003, we obtained a short-term loan in the amount of
$2,000,000 from BMB Munai, LLC and Alexandre Agaian, who, at the time, was an
officer and director of the Company, to finance the acquisition of a 70%
interest in Emir Oil. On November 26, 2003, this debt was converted to 571,429
shares of our common stock.
On September 15, 2003, we obtained a short-term loan from Caspian
Services Group, Limited, a shareholder, and a related party through Mirgali
Kunayev who, at the time was a director of both Caspian Services Group and BMB
Munai, Inc. The loan in the amount of $500,000 was for a period of six months,
bearing interest at 16.5% per annum. The loan was fully repaid on November 26,
2003.
During 2004 and 2005, we retained the services of several entities,
including TatArka, LLP, KazMorGeofizika CJSC, PE Kunayeva and PE Blinder to
provide us with geophysical research, drilling and other services. Each of these
entities may be deemed to be affiliated with BMB through Mirgali Kunayev, who
served as a BMB director from November 2003 through January 13, 2005, and
continues to be a BMB shareholder. Mr. Kunayev was or is an officer and/or
director of TatArka LLP and KazMorGeofizica CJSC at the time these services were
rendered or contracted for. Mr. Kunayev's sister owns PE Kunayeva and a relative
of Mr. Kunayev owns PE Blinder. In connection with these services, as of dates
set forth below, we have made the following payments:
For the period from inception For the nine
For the year ended May 6, 2003 through March 31, months ended
March 31, 2005 2004 December 31, 2005
------------------------ -------------------------------- -------------------------
TatArka LLP $ 403,613 $2,619,807 $2,150,562
KazMorGeoFizika CJSC $ 181,536 $ 33,180 $ -
PE Kunayeva $ 51,271 $ - $ 27,011
PE Blinder $ - $ - $ 27,011
------------------ ------------------------- --------------------
Total $ 636,420 $2,652,987 $2,204,584
================== ========================= ====================
During 2004 and 2005 we leased land, oil storage facilities and office
and warehouse space in Aktau, Kazakhstan from Term Oil Ltd. We recently
negotiated a five-year extension of this lease. The basic terms of the new lease
are unchanged, including the monthly rental payment, which did not increase. We
expect to continue to lease these facilities for full term of our agreement with
Term Oil Ltd., which now expires on December 31, 2009. During the fiscal year
ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 we paid Term Oil Ltd. $218,428 and $12,817,
respectively for the use of these facilities. During the nine months ended
December 31, 2005 we paid Term Oil $219,631. Toleush Tolmakov, a BMB shareholder
and director of Emir Oil is the owner of Term Oil Ltd.
During fiscal 2004 and 2005 both we and our subsidiary, Emir Oil,
maintained bank accounts with Bank CenterCredit. During the fiscal year ended
March 31, 2005 and the period from inception through March 31, 2004 we paid Bank
CenterCredit $19,777 and $5,381 respectively for banking services provided.
Bakhytbek Baiseitov, a BMB shareholder and former director, is the Chairman of
the Board of Directors of Bank CenterCredit.
During 2004 and 2005 Zhanaozen Repair and Mechanical Plant Ltd supplied
construction materials for our exploration and development activities. During
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005 and the period from inception through March
31, 2004 we paid Zhanaozen Repair and Mechanical Plant Ltd $116,403 and $66,065
respectively for materials supplied. During the nine months ended December 31,
2005 we paid Zhanaozen Repair and Mechanical Plant Ltd $22,399 for inventory
supply. Adilbay Tolmakov, brother of Toleush Tolmakov, a BMB shareholder and
director of Emir Oil, is a 38% shareholder of Zhanaozen Repair and Mechanical
Plant Ltd.
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During the quarter ended September 30, 2005, we provided an
interest-free loan in the amount of $15,000 to an employee. The employee was not
an executive officer or director of the Company.
Additional information regarding transactions with related parties is
disclosed in Note 18 to our Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal
year ended March 31, 2005.
MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Our shares are currently traded on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin
Board ("OTCBB") under the symbol BMBM. As of May 12, 2005, we had approximately
620 shareholders of record holding 43,245,657 shares of our common stock. The
number of record holders was determined from the records of our transfer agent
and does not include beneficial owners of common stock whose shares are held in
the names of various security brokers, dealers, and registered clearing
agencies. We believe that, in addition, there are beneficial owners of our
common stock whose shares are held in street name and, consequently, we are
unable to determine the actual number of beneficial holders of our common stock.
Of the issued and outstanding common stock, approximately 9,553,445 are
free trading; the balance are "restricted securities" as that term is defined
in Rule 144 promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The published high and low bid quotations from April 1, 2003 through
March 31, 2006, furnished to us by Pink Sheets, LLC, are included in the chart
below. These quotations represent prices between dealers and do not include
retail markup, markdown or commissions and may not represent actual
transactions.
High Low
---- ---
Fiscal year ending March 31, 2006
First Quarter $5.30 $4.01
Second Quarter $8.15 $4.65
Third Quarter $7.50 $6.00
Fourth Quarter $9.70 $6.70
Fiscal year ending March 31, 2005
First Quarter $5.75 $3.80
Second Quarter 7.65 3.00
Third Quarter 7.05 3.00
Fourth Quarter 5.40 4.60
Fiscal year ending March 31, 2004
First Quarter $0.31 $0.15
Second Quarter 1.20 0.31
Third Quarter (Oct 1 thru Dec 11) 1.90 0.60
Third Quarter (Dec. 12 thru Dec. 31,
after 1 share for 10 reverse split) 7.00 1.05
Fourth Quarter 8.00 1.75
As of May 12, 2006, the average of the last reported bid and ask sales
price for our common stock was $10.25.
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Securities for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
As of May 12, 2006, shares of our common stock were subject to issuance
upon the exercise of outstanding options or warrants as set forth below.
- ------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ------------------------------------
Plan category Number of securities Weighted-average Number of securities
to be issued upon exercise price of remaining available for future
exercise of outstanding issuance under equity
outstanding options, options, warrants compensation plans
warrants and rights and rights (excluding securities reflected in
column (a) and restricted stock
grants made under the plan)
(a) (b) (c)
- ------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ------------------------------------
Equity compensation
plans approved by
security holders 973,583 $4.98 4,019,217
- ------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ------------------------------------
Equity compensation
plans not approved by
security holders 142,857 $3.50 -0-
- ------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ------------------------------------
Total 1,116,440 $4.79 4,019,217
- ------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ------------------------------------
On November 19, 2003 we granted an option to Credifinance Securities
Limited for services rendered by Credifinance as our agent in connection with
private placements made by us in November 2003. Georges Benarroch, a Company
director, is also the CEO of Credifinance and may be deemed to be a related
party. The option grants Credifinance the right to purchase up to 142,857 shares
of our common stock at an exercise price of $3.50 per share. The option expires
on November 26, 2008. The option provides for adjustments to the number of
shares and/or the price per share to protect the holder against dilution in the
event of mergers, reorganizations and similar events. The option also requires
that in the event we determine to make a registered public offering during the
term of the option, we shall use our best efforts to include the common shares
underlying the options in the registration statement.
In October 2004 we agreed to grant stock options under our 2004 Stock
Incentive Plan to Gary Lerner, our former corporate secretary, to purchase
60,000 shares of our common stock. The options have an exercise price of $4.00
per share and expire in October 2009. In April 2006, Mr. Lerner exercised
options to purchase 7,200 shares of our common stock.
On July 18, 2005 our Board of Directors approved stock option grants
and restricted stock awards under our 2004 Stock Incentive Plan subject to
acceptance of those grants by the parties to whom they were granted. The total
number of options and restricted stock grants was 820,783 and 469,217,
respectively. The options are exercisable at a price of $4.75, the closing price
of the Company's common stock on the OTCBB on July 18, 2005. The options will
expire five years from the grant date. Of the restricted stock grants, 389,217
vested immediately. The remaining shares will vest to the three individuals to
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whom they were granted in equal amounts upon the one year, two year and three
year anniversaries of their employment with the Company. Among the parties
receiving stock options and restricted stock grants were the following executive
officers and directors:
Name Positions with Company Options Granted Restricted Stock Granted
- -------------------------------- -------------------------- ---------------------- -------------------------------
Boris Cherdabayev CEO and Director 410,256 189,744
Anuar Kulmagambetov Former CFO 232,632 107,368
Georges Benarroch Director 68,421 31,579
Valery Tolkachev Director 68,421 31,579
In January 2006, we entered into a separation agreement with our former
CFO, Anuar Kulmagambetov, to issue Mr. Kulmagambetov 50,000 restricted common
shares and granting him an option to purchase up to 100,000 restricted common
shares of the Company at $7.40 per share expiring five years from the date of
grant.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following table sets forth the compensation paid by us during the
period from inception (May 6, 2003) through the end of the 2004 fiscal year and
for the 2005 fiscal year to our chief executive officer, former chief executive
officer and other most highly-compensated executive officers.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
Annual Compensation Long Term Compensation
Awards Payouts
Restricted LTIP
Name & Principal Other Annual Stock Options Payout All Other
Position Year Salary Bonus Compensation Awards /SARs # ($) Compensation
- ----------------------- ------- ----------- ----------- ----------------- ----------- ---------- --------- ----------------
Alexandre Agaian 2005 $230,122 $-0- $-0- $-0- -- $-0- $-0-
Former CEO, 2004 168,463 -0- -0- -0- -- -0- -0-
Former President
Former Director(1)
Boris Cherdabayev 2005 200,558 -0- -0- -0- -- -0- -0-
CEO, President and 2004 10,000 105,000 -0- -0- -- -0- -0-
Director
Anuar Kulmagambetov 2005 185,667 -0- -0- -0- -- -0- -0-
Former CFO(2) 2004 10,000 105,000 -0- -0- -- -0- -0-
Georges Benarroch 2005 -0- -0- 12,500 -0- -- -0- -0-
Director, Former 2004 -0- -0- -0- -0- -- -0- -0-
President, Former
CEO(3)
(1) Mr. Agaian was the president, co-chief executive officer and a director of
the Company from November 2003 to July 2005.
(2) Mr. Kulmagambetov served as our chief financial officer from November 2003
to January 2006.
(3) Mr. Benarroch was the president and chief executive officer of InterUnion
during the period when InterUnion was conducting no active operations prior
to its merger with BMB Holding. Mr. Benarroch resigned as president and
chief executive officer of the Company at the time of the merger.
Compensation of Directors
All our outside directors are compensated with a stipend of $25,000 per
year plus $1,000 for each directors meeting attended in person, plus airfare and
hotel expense. No director receives a salary as a director.
Employment Contracts and Termination of Employment and Change-in-Control
Arrangements
We currently have no employment contracts with any of our named
executive officers. In July 2005 Alexandre Agaian, former President/Co-CEO and
director, received $116,861 in cash and a restricted stock grant of 70,526
common shares in connection with his separation from the Company. In January
2006, we entered into a separation agreement with Anuar Kulmagambetov, our
former CFO, pursuant to which we agreed to pay Mr. Kulmagambetov $123,776 in
cash, granted him a restricted stock grant of 50,000 common shares and an option
to purchase up to 100,000 restricted common shares at $7.40 per share. Except as
stated above, in the past three years no other executive officer has received
any amounts in connection with his resignation, retirement, or other
termination. No executive officer received any amounts in the last three years
in connection with a change in control of the Company of a change in the
executive officer's responsibilities after a change in control.
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS
ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We have filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a
registration statement on Form SB-2, including exhibits, schedules and
amendments, under the Securities Act of 1933 with respect to the shares of
common stock to be sold in this offering. This prospectus does not contain all
the information included in the registration statement. For further information
about us and the shares of our common stock to be sold in this offering, please
refer to this registration statement.
You may read and copy any contract, agreement or other document
referred to in this prospectus and any portion of our registration statement or
any other information from our filings at the Securities and Exchange
Commission's public reference room at 100 F. Street, N.E., Washington, D.C.
20549. You can request copies of these documents, upon payment of a duplicating
fee, by writing to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Please call the
Securities and Exchange Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information
about the public reference rooms. Our filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including our registration statement, are also available to you on
the Securities and Exchange Commission's Web site, http://www.sec.gov.
We are subject to the information and reporting requirements of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and file and furnish to our stockholders annual
reports containing financial statements audited by our independent registered
public accounting firm, and make available to our stockholders quarterly reports
containing unaudited financial data for the first three quarters of each fiscal
year, proxy statements and other information with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
You may read and copy any reports, statements or other information on
file at the public reference rooms. You can also request copies of these
documents, for a copying fee, by writing to the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Report of BDO Kazakhstanaudit, Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm F-1
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2005 F-2
Consolidated Statements of Loss for the year ended March 31, 2005
and the period from inception (May 6, 2003) to March 31, 2004 F-3
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the year
ended March 31, 2005 and the period from inception (May 6,
2003) to March 31, 2004 F-4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow for the year ended March 31,
2005 and the period from inception (May 6, 2003) to March 31, 2004 F-5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended
March 31, 2005 and the period from inception (May 6, 2003) to
March 31, 2004 F-6
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2005 and March 31,
2005 (audited) F-24
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Loss for the three months
ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, for the nine months ended
December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the period from inception (May
6, 2003) to December 31, 2005 F-25
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine
months ended December 31, 2005, the nine months ended December
31, 2004 and the period from inception (May 6, 2003) to
December 31, 2005 F-26
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the nine
months ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 and the period from
inception (May 6, 2003) to December 31, 2005 F-27
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors
BMB Munai, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of "BMB Munai" Inc.
(a company in the development stage) as of March 31, 2005, and the related
consolidated statements of loss, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for the
year ended March 31, 2005 and for the period from inception (May 6, 2003)
through March 31, 2004. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted an audit in accordance with the Standards of the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatements. The Company is not required to
have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over
financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over
financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are
appropriate in the circumstances, but not for purposes of expressing an opinion
on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audit provides reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the consolidated financial position of BMB Munai, Inc. at
March 31, 2005 and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flow
for the year ended March 31, 2005 and for the period from inception (May 6,
2003) through March 31, 2005 in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America.
As discussed in Note 23, the accompanying consolidated financial statements as
of and for the year ended March 31, 2005, and for the period from inception (May
6, 2003) through March 31, 2005, have been restated to correct errors in the
accounting for oil and gas properties.
/s/ BDO Kazakhstanaudit, LLP
June 13, 2005, except for Note 23, which date is
as of April 12, 2006 Almaty, Kazakhstan
F-1
BMB MUNAI, INC
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE ENTITY)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS OF MARCH 31
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes 2005
(Restated)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents 6 $ 9,989,632
Marketable securities 7 788,921
Trade accounts receivable 132,400
Inventories 8 3,227,411
Prepaid expenses, net 9 4,172,291
------------
Total current assets 18,310,655
------------
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Oil and gas properties, full cost method, net 11 42,802,405
Other fixed assets, net 12 683,459
Intangible assets, net 13 14,435
Restricted cash 14 60,973
------------
Total non-current assets 43,561,272
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 61,871,927
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable 18 $ 5,844,639
Due to reservoir consultants 14 278,000
Taxes payable 333,063
Due to Astana Fund 10 250,000
Accrued liabilities and other payables 291,969
------------
Total current liabilities 6,997,671
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LONG TERM LIABILITIES
Due to reservoir consultants 14 222,000
Liquidation fund 14 60,973
Deferred income tax liabilities 5 343
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Total long term liabilities 283,316
------------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES 19 -
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Share capital 16 30,514
Additional paid-in capital 16 58,460,520
Deficit accumulated during the development stage (3,900,094)
------------
Total shareholders' equity 54,590,940
------------
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 61,871,927
============
See notes to the consolidated financial statements.
F-2
BMB MUNAI, INC
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE ENTITY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF LOSS
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Period from
Period from inception
inception (May 6, 2003)
Year ended March (May 6, 2003) through
Notes 31, 2005 through March 31, 2005
(Restated) March 31, 2004 (Restated)
REVENUES 4 $ 973,646 $ - $ 973,646
EXPENSES
Production 427,103 - 427,103
Selling 206,929 - 206,929
General and administrative 4,060,962 781,757 4,842,719
Amortization and depreciation 66,451 4,758 71,209
------------------ ------------------ ------------------
Total expenses 4,761,445 786,515 5,547,960
------------------ ------------------ ------------------
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS (3,787,799) (786,515) (4,574,314)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Realized gain on marketable securities 185,067 19,368 204,435
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable
securities (252,767) 248,407 (4,360)
Foreign exchange gain, net 499,521 70,949 570,470
Interest income, net 17,799 (84,007) (66,208)
Other income, net 52,210 - 52,210
------------------ ------------------ ------------------
Total other income (expenses) 501,830 254,717 756,547
------------------ ------------------ ------------------
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES (3,285,969) (531,798) (3,817,767)
INCOME TAX EXPENSE 5 (343) - (343)
------------------ ------------------ ------------------
LOSS BEFORE MINORITY INTEREST (3,286,312) (531,798) (3,818,110)
MINORITY INTEREST 15 - (81,984) (81,984)
------------------ ------------------ ------------------
NET LOSS $ (3,286,312) $ (613,782) $ (3,900,094)
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WEIGHT AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING
17 26,948,437 7,398,240
LOSS PER COMMON SHARE (BASIC AND DILUTED)
17 $ 0.122 $ 0.083
================== ==================
See notes to the consolidated financial statements.
F-3
BMB MUNAI, INC
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE ENTITY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes Number of Share capital Additional Deficit Total
shares paid-in accumulated
capital during the
development
stage
-------------- -------------- --------------- --------------- ----------------
At May 6, 2003 (Inception date) 491,655 $ 492 $ (492) $ - $ -
Stock dividends 50,000 50 (50) - -
Common stock issued during
the merger 14,285,844 14,286 (14,286) - -
Conversion of debt to common
stock 571,428 571 1,999,429 - 2,000,000
Common stock issued in
private placement 4,830,494 4,830 9,931,044 - 9,935,874
Options exercised 200,000 200 199,800 - 200,000
Net loss for the period - - - (613,782) (613,782)
-------------- -------------- --------------- --------------- ----------------
At March 31, 2004 20,429,421 20,429 12,115,445 (613,782) 11,522,092
Common stock issued in
exchange of 30% shares of
Emir Oil LLC 16 3,500,000 3,500 19,071,500 - 19,075,000
Common stock issued in
private placement 16 6,584,340 6,585 27,273,575 - 27,280,160
Common stock issued for
subscription 16 1,101,000 1,101 5,503,899 - 5,505,000
Subscription receivable 16 (1,101,000) (1,101) (5,503,899) - (5,505,000)
Net loss for the year - - - (3,286,312) (3,286,312)
(Restated)
-------------- -------------- --------------- --------------- ----------------
At March 31, 2005 30,513,761 $ 30,514 $ 58,460,520 $ (3,900,094) $ 54,590,940
============== ============== =============== =============== ================
See notes to the consolidated financial statements.
F-4
BMB MUNAI, INC
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE ENTITY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Period from Period from
inception inception
(May 6, 2003) (May 6, 2003)
Year ended through through
Notes March 31, 2005 March 31, 2004 March 31, 2005
(Restated) (Restated)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss $ (3,286,312) $ (613,782) $ (3,900,094)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in
operating activities:
Depreciation, depletion and amortisation 295,857 4,758 300,615
Provision for doubtful accounts 129,051 - 129,051
Minority interest 15 (82,134) 82,134 -
Deferred income tax liabilities 5 343 - 343
Unrealized gain on dealing securities 252,767 (248,407) 4,360
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Decrease / (increase) in dealing securities 1,837,448 (2,630,729) (793,281)
Increase in accounts receivable (132,400) - (132,400)
Increase in inventories (3,043,527) (183,884) (3,227,411)
Increase in prepaid expenses (3,758,022) (522,148) (4,280,170)
Increase in accounts payable and other accruals 6,371,925 750,726 7,122,651
---------------- ---------------- ---------------
Net cash used in operations (1,415,004) (3,361,332) (4,776,336)
Interest paid - (84,007) (84,007)
---------------- ---------------- ---------------
Net cash used in operating activities (1,415,004) (3,445,339) (4,860,343)
---------------- ---------------- ---------------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of oil and gas properties (17,411,861) (6,253,186) (23,665,047)
Acquisition of other fixed assets (536,700) (264,411) (801,111)
Acquisition of intangible assets (12,345) (5,411) (17,756)
Restricted cash (40,973) (20,000) (60,973)
Deposits - (21,172) (21,172)
---------------- ---------------- ---------------
Net cash used in investing activities (18,001,879) (6,564,180) (24,566,059)
---------------- ---------------- ---------------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from sale of common stock 16 27,280,160 9,935,874 37,216,034
Proceeds from short-term financing - 500,000 500,000
Repayment of short-term financing - (500,000) (500,000)
Proceeds from issuance of convertible debt - 2,000,000 2,000,000
Proceeds from exercise of common stock options - 200,000 200,000
---------------- ---------------- ---------------
Net cash provided by financing activities 27,280,160 12,135,874 39,416,034
---------------- ---------------- ---------------
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 7,863,277 2,126,355 9,989,632
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at beginning of year 2,126,355 - -
---------------- ---------------- ---------------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at end of year 6 $ 9,989,632 $ 2,126,355 $ 9,989,632
================ ================ ===============
Non cash transactions:
Conversion of debt into common stock 16 $ - $ 2,000,000
Accrual of liabilities to Astana Fund 10 $ 250,000 $ -
Acquisition of 30% of Emir Oil LLP by issuance of
3,500,000 shares of common stock 16 $ 19,075,000 $ -
See notes to the consolidated financial statements.
F-5
BMB MUNAI, INC
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE ENTITY)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2005
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1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
BMB Munai, Inc. (the "Company") was incorporated in Utah in July 1981. The
Company later changed domicile to Delaware on February 7, 1994. Prior to
November 26, 2003, the Company existed under the name InterUnion Financial
Corporation ("InterUnion"). The Company changed domicile from Delaware to
Nevada in December 2004.
On November 26, 2003, InterUnion executed an Agreement and Plan of Merger
(the "Agreement") with BMB Holding, Inc ("BMB"), a private Delaware
corporation, formed for the purpose of acquiring and developing oil and
gas fields in the Republic of Kazakhstan. As a result of the merger, the
shareholders of BMB have obtained control of the Company. BMB was treated
as the acquiror for accounting purposes. A new board of directors was
elected that is comprised primarily of the former directors of BMB
Holding, Inc.
The Company's financial statements presented are a continuation of BMB,
and not those of InterUnion Financial Corporation, and the capital
structure of the Company is now different from that appearing in the
historical financial statements of InterUnion Financial Corporation due to
the effects of the recapitalization.
The Company owns one hundred percent (100%) interest in Emir Oil LLP
("Emir Oil" or "Emir"). Emir Oil is a Limited Liability Partnership formed
under the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the sole purpose of
acquiring the oil and gas exploration license AI No. 1552 (the "License")
and Contract No. 482 for Exploration of Hydrocarbons in
Aksaz-Dolinnoe-Emir oil fields, located in blocks XXXVI-10-C (Partially),
F (Partially) XXXVI-11-A (Partially),
D n (Partially) (the "Contract"), in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The Company has a Representative office in Almaty, the Republic of
Kazakhstan.
The Company has minimal operations to date and is considered to be in the
development stage. The Company began test production at one well in May
2004 and at two wells in December 2004. In the first quarter of 2005 the
Company completed drilling of one well.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of consolidation
The Company's consolidated financial statements present the consolidated
results of BMB Munai, Inc., and Emir Oil LLP, its 100% owned subsidiary
(hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Company"). All significant
inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated from the
Consolidated Financial Statements.
Emir Oil has a fiscal year ending December 31, which is different from
Company's fiscal year end. All transactions of Emir Oil from the date of
its purchase by BMB (June 7, 2003) through March 31, 2005 are reflected in
the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements.
These consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with
United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("US GAAP").
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Emir Oil maintains its accounting records in Kazakhstan Tenge and prepares
separate statutory financial statements in accordance with accounting
legislation in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Statutory accounting principles
and procedures in Kazakhstan differ from accounting principles generally
accepted under US GAAP. Accordingly, the accompanying Consolidated
Financial Statements, which include Emir Oil's statutory accounting
records, reflect adjustments necessary for such financial statements to be
presented in accordance with US GAAP.
Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosures of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Consolidated
Financial Statements and revenues and expenses during the reporting
period. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates and
affect the results reported in these Consolidated Financial Statements.
Licences and contracts
Emir Oil is the operator of the Aksaz, Dolinnoe and Emir oil and gas
fields in western Kazakhstan (the "ADE Block", the "ADE Fields"). The
Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan (the "Government") initially
issued the license to Zhanaozen Repair and Mechanical Plant on April 30,
1999. On September 23, 2002, the license was assigned to Emir Oil. On June
9, 2000, the contract for exploration of the Aksaz, Dolinnoe and Emir oil
and gas fields was entered into between the Agency of the Republic of
Kazakhstan on Investments and the Zhanaozen Repair and Mechanical Plant.
On September 23, 2002, the contract was assigned to Emir Oil. On September
10, 2004 the Government extended duration of the Contract for exploration
and License for seven years to June 9, 2007. On December 7, 2004 the
Government assigned to Emir Oil exclusive right to explore the additional
territory during the remaining term of the License. The Company is legally
entitled to receive this commercial production contract and has an
exclusive right to negotiate this Contract and the Government is obligated
to conduct these negotiations under the Law of Petroleum in Kazakhstan. If
no terms can be negotiated, the Company has a right to produce and sell
oil, including export oil, under the Law of Petroleum for the term of its
existing contract through June 9, 2007.
Foreign currency translation
Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are reported at the rates
of exchange prevailing at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and
liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated to U.S.
dollar at the rates of exchange prevailing at the balance sheet dates. Any
gains or losses arising from a change in exchange rates subsequent to the
date of the transaction are included as an exchange gain or loss in the
Consolidated Statements of Income.
Share-Based Compensation
The Company accounts for options granted to non-employees at their fair
value in accordance with FAS 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.
Under FAS No. 123, stock-based compensation is determined as the fair
value of the equity instruments issued. The measurement date for these
issuances is the earlier of the date at which a commitment for performance
by the recipient to earn the equity instruments is reached or the date at
which the recipient's performance is complete. Stock options were granted
to the "selling agents" in the private equity placement transactions and
have been offset to the proceeds as a cost of capital.
The Company has a stock option plan as described in Note 16. Compensation
expense for options granted to employees is determined based on their fair
values at the time of grant, the cost of which is recognized in the
Consolidated Statement of Income over the vesting periods of the
respective options.
Risks and uncertainties
The ability of the Company to realize the carrying value of its assets is
dependent on being able to develop, transport and market oil and gas.
Currently exports from the Republic of Kazakhstan are primarily dependent
on transport routes either via rail, barge or pipeline, through Russian
territory. Domestic markets in the Republic of Kazakhstan might not permit
world market price to be obtained. However, management believes that over
the life of the project, transportation options will be improved by
further increases in the capacity of the transportation options.
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Recognition of revenue and cost
Revenue and associated costs from the sale of oil are charged to the
period when goods were shipped or when ownership title transferred.
Produced but unsold products are recorded as inventory until sold. As of
March 31, 2005 the production unit of the Company - Emir Oil had test
production sales at Kazakhstan domestic market price which is considerably
lower than world market prices.
Income taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes using the liability method. Under
the liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized
for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between
financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities
and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are
measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in
the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be
recovered or settled. Under the liability method, the effect on previously
recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities resulting from a change in
tax rates is recognized in earnings in the period in which the change is
enacted.
Cash and cash equivalents
The Company considers all demand deposits and money market accounts
purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash and
cash equivalents. The fair value of cash and cash equivalents approximates
their carrying amounts due to their short-term maturity.
Marketable securities
Marketable securities consist of short term repurchase agreements for
securities issued by Kazakhstan banks and Kazakhstan financial
institutions. The Company records these marketable securities as trading
securities and any change in the fair market value is recorded in
earnings.
Trade accounts receivable and prepaid expenses
Accounts receivable and prepaid expenses are stated at their net
realizable values after deducting provisions for uncollectable amounts.
Such provisions reflect either specific cases or estimates based on
evidence of collectability. The fair value of accounts receivable and
prepaid expense accounts approximates their carrying amounts due to their
short-term maturity.
Inventories
Inventories of equipment for development activities, tangible drilling
materials required for drilling operations, spare parts, diesel fuel, and
various materials for use in oil field operations are recorded at the
lower of cost and net realizable value. Under the full cost method
inventory is transferred to oil and gas properties when used in
exploration, drilling and development operations in oilfields.
Inventories of crude oil are recorded at the lower of cost and net
realizable value. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable,
direct labour costs and those overheads, which have been incurred in
bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. Cost is
calculated using the weighted average method. Net realizable value
represents the estimated selling price less all estimated costs to
completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and
distribution.
Oil and gas properties
The Company follows the full cost method of accounting for its costs of
acquisition, exploration and development of oil and gas properties.
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Under full cost accounting rules, the net capitalized costs of evaluated
oil and gas properties shall not exceed an amount equal to the present
value of future net cash flows from estimated production of proved oil and
gas reserves, based on current economic and operating conditions,
including the use of oil and gas prices as of the end of each quarter.
Given the volatility of oil and gas prices, it is reasonably possible that
the estimate of discounted future net cash flows from proved oil and gas
reserves could change. If oil and gas prices decline, even if only for a
short period of time, it is possible that impairments of oil and gas
properties could occur. In addition, it is reasonably possible that
impairments could occur if costs are incurred in excess of any increases
in the cost ceiling, revisions to proved oil and gas reserves occur, or if
properties are sold for proceeds less than the discounted present value of
the related proved oil and gas reserves.
All geological and geophysical studies, with respect to the ADE Block have
been capitalized as part of the oil and gas properties.
The Company's oil and gas properties primarily include the value of the
license and other capitalized costs under this method of accounting.
Costs of acquiring unproved leases shall be evaluated for impairment until
such time as the leases are proved or abandoned. In addition, if the sums
of expected undiscounted cash flows are less than net book value,
unamortized costs at the field level will be reduced to a fair value.
Depreciation, depletion and amortization of producing properties is
computed using the unit-of-production method based on estimated proved
recoverable reserves.
Other fixed assets
Other fixed assets are valued at the historical cost adjusted for
impairment loss less accumulated depreciation. Historical cost includes
all direct costs associated with the acquisition of the fixed assets.
Depreciation of other fixed assets is calculated using the straight line
method based upon the following estimated useful lives:
Constructions 7-10 years
Machinery and equipment 6-10 years
Vehicles 3-5 years
Office equipment 3-5 years
Other 2-7 years
Maintenance and repairs is charged to expenses as incurred. Renewals and
betterments are capitalized.
Other fixed assets of the Company are evaluated for impairment. If the
sums of expected undiscounted cash flows are less than net book value,
unamortized costs of other fixed assets will be reduced to a fair value.
Intangible assets
Intangible assets include accounting and other software. Amortization of
intangible assets is calculated using straight line method upon estimated
useful life ranging from 3 to 4 years.
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Restricted cash
Restricted cash includes funds deposited in a Kazakhstan bank and is
restricted to meet possible environmental obligations according to the
regulations of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The fair value of these funds
approximates their carrying amounts as amount and conditions of deposited
funds governed by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan (see Note
14).
Comparative figures
The presentation of certain amounts for previous year has been
reclassified to conform to the presentation adopted for the current year.
Recent accounting pronouncements
In June 2004, the FASB issued an exposure draft of a proposed statement,
"Fair Value Measurements" to provide guidance on how to measure the fair
value of financial and non-financial assets and liabilities when required
by other authoritative accounting pronouncements. The proposed statement
attempts to address concerns about the ability to develop reliable
estimates of fair value and inconsistencies in fair value guidance
provided by current US GAAP, by creating a framework that clarifies the
fair value objective and its application in GAAP. In addition, the
proposal expands disclosures required about the use of fair value to
re-measure assets and liabilities. The standard would be effective for
financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after June 15,
2005. The Company is reviewing The Exposure Draft to determine the
potential impact, if any, on its Consolidated Financial Statements.
In November 2004, the EITF ratified Issue No. 03-13, "Applying the
Conditions in Paragraph 42 of FASB Statement No.144, Accounting for the
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, in Determining Whether to
Report Discontinued Operations." The EITF reached a consensus that
classification of a disposed of or held-for-sale component as a
discontinued operation is only appropriate if the ongoing entity (i)
expects to have no continuing "direct" cash flows, and (ii) does not
retain or expect to retain an interest, contract or other arrangement
sufficient to enable it to exert significant influence over the disposed
component's operating and financial policies after the disposal
transaction. Application of this consensus did not have a material impact
on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.
In December 2004, the FASB issued Statement 153, "Exchanges of
Non-monetary Assets", an amendment of APB Opinion 29, "Accounting for
Non-monetary Transactions." This amendment eliminates the exception for
non-monetary exchanges of similar productive assets and replaces it with a
general exception for exchanges of non-monetary assets that do not have
commercial substance. Under Statement 153, if a non-monetary exchange of
similar productive assets meets a commercial-substance criterion and fair
value is determinable, the transaction must be accounted for at fair value
resulting in recognition of any gain or loss. This statement is effective
for non-monetary transactions in fiscal periods that begin after June 15,
2005 and will not impact the Company's financial position or results of
operations, and cash flows.
In December 2004, the FASB issued a revision of SFAS No. 123 "Share-Based
Payment" (No. 123R). The statement establishes standards for the
accounting for transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity
investments for goods and services. It also addresses transactions in
which an entity incurs liabilities in exchange for goods or services that
are based on the fair value of the entity's equity instruments or that may
be settled by the issuance of those equity instruments. The statement does
not change the accounting guidance for share-based payments with parties
other than employees. The statement requires a public entity to measure
the cost of employee service received in exchange for an award of equity
instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award (with limited
exception). That cost will be recognized over the period during which an
employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award (usually
the vesting period). A public entity will initially measure the cost of
employee services received in exchange for an award of a liability
instrument based on its current fair value; the fair value of that award
will be remeasured subsequently at each reporting date through the
settlement date. Changes in fair value during the requisite service period
will be recognized as compensation over that period. The grant-date for
fair value of employee share options and similar instruments will be
estimated using option-pricing models adjusted for the unique
characteristics of these instruments. The Company will be required to
comply with this pronouncement for periods beginning after December 15,
2005.
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3. ACQUISITION
On June 7, 2003, BMB acquired a 70% equity interest in Emir Oil for
$1,300,000. On May 24, 2004, the Company agreed to purchase the remaining
30% interest of its minority interest partner in Emir Oil in exchange for
3,500,000 shares of restricted Company common stock. On August 6, 2004,
the Company issued the 3,500,000 shares to its minority partner in Emir
Oil (see Note 16). The aggregate purchase price was determined to be
$19,075,000 using a price of the Company's common shares on OTCBB on
August 6, 2004 of $5.45 per share. The entire purchase price has been
allocated to oil and gas properties in the accompanying Consolidated
Balance Sheet.
The results of Emir's operations have been included in the Consolidated
Financial Statements since June 7, 2003. Emir had no operations prior to
its acquisition by BMB. Emir holds an oil and gas contract for the ADE
Block. Based on its ownership of Emir Oil, the Company is required to fund
the exploration and development efforts of Emir Oil (see Note 19).
4. REVENUES
Revenues represent sales of oil and gas during the test of exploration
wells within the domestic market of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Price for
oil and gas in a domestic market of the Republic of Kazakhstan is
substantially lower than world market prices.
5. INCOME TAXES
The income tax charge in the income statement comprised:
2005
Current tax expense $ -
Deferred tax expense 343
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$ 343
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Relationship between tax expenses and accounting loss for the years
ended March 31 are explained as follows:
2005 2004
Loss before income taxes and minority interest $ (3,285,969) $ (531,798)
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Expected tax provision (504,227) (129,027)
Add tax effect of:
Permanent differences 495,397 (70,973)
Change in valuation allowance 9,173 200,000
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$ 343 $ -
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Deferred taxes reflect the estimated tax effect of temporary
differences between assets and liabilities for financial reporting
purposes and those measured by tax laws and regulations. The components
of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are as follows:
2005 2004
Deferred tax assets
Loss carryforward $ 209,173 $ 200,000
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Deferred tax liabilities:
Unrealised interest income 343 -
Valuation allowance (209,173) (200,000)
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Net deferred tax liability $ 343 $ -
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6. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
As of March 31 cash and cash equivalents included:
2005
Cash at bank, US Dollars $ 9,982,103
Cash at bank, foreign currency 7,529
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$ 9,989,632
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As of March 31, 2005 the Company pledged cash in amount of $15,567 to
collateralize payment to oil drilling and service company for drilling
services.
7. MARKETABLE SECURITIES
Marketable securities as of March 31 were as follows:
2005
Bonds $ 418,952
Shares 369,969
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$ 788,921
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As of March 31, 2005 the Company pledged all marketable securities to
collateralize payment to oil drilling and service company for drilling
services.
8. INVENTORIES
Inventories as of March 31 were as follows:
2005
Construction material $ 3,103,555
Purchased semi products 59,706
Crude oil produced 7,735
Other 56,415
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$ 3,227,411
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9. PREPAID EXPENSES, NET
Prepaid expenses as of March 31 were as follows:
2005
Advances for material $ 2,301,074
VAT recoverable 1,217,751
Advances for services 589,944
Other 192,573
Reserves against uncollectible advances and prepayments (129,051)
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$ 4,172,291
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10. DUE TO ASTANA FUND
In 2004 the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan imposed a liability
in the amount of $250,000 to make cash contributions to the Astana Fund.
The Astana Fund is a government fund used by the Government of the
Republic of Kazakhstan to accumulate cash for construction and development
of Astana, Kazakhstan, the new capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
11. OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES, NET
Oil and gas properties as of March 31 were as follows:
2005
Subsoil use right $ 20,788,119
Cost of drilling wells 9,334,021
Professional services received in exploration and development activities 4,798,314
Material and fuel used in exploration and development activities 2,891,765
Infrastructure development costs 1,231,391
Geological and geophysical 653,571
Other capitalized costs 3,334,630
Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization (229,406)
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$ 42,802,405
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12. OTHER FIXED ASSETS, NET
Constructions Machinery
and equipment equipment Vehicles Office Other Total
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Cost
at April 1, 2004 $ 62,583 $ 114,650 $ 46,450 $ 33,286 $ 7,442 $ 264,411
Additions 23,622 119,550 266,757 95,697 31,074 536,700
Disposals - - - - (95) (95)
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at March 31, 2005 86,205 234,200 313,207 128,983 38,421 801,016
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Accumulated depreciation
at April 1, 2004 - 1,261 2,289 1,039 169 4,758
Charge for the period 10,789 17,025 56,577 22,795 5,708 112,894
Disposals - - - - (95) (95)
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at March 31, 2005 10,789 18,286 58,866 23,834 5,782 117,557
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Net book value at March
31, 2004 62,583 113,389 44,161 32,247 7,273 259,653
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Net book value at March
31, 2005 $ 75,416 $ 215,914 $ 254,341 $ 105,149 $ 32,639 $ 683,459
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In accordance with FAS No. 19, Financial Accounting and Reporting by Oil
and Gas Producing Companies, depreciation related to support equipment and
facilities used in exploration and development activities in amount of $
49,764 was capitalized to oil and gas properties.
13. INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
2005
Cost
Beginning balance $ 5,411
Additions 12,345
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Ending balance 17,756
Accumulated depreciation
Beginning balance -
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Amortization for the period 3,321
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Ending balance 3,321
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Net book value $ 14,435
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14. LONG TERM LIABILITIES
a) Due to reservoir consultants
The amount of $222,000 due to reservoir consultants represents a part of
$700,000 contract with PGS Reservoir Consultants payable during 2006. The
Company paid to PGS Reservoir Consultants $200,000 during 2004 and will
pay $278,000 in 2005.
b) Liquidation fund
Under the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Company is obligated to
set aside funds for required environmental remediation. As of March 31,
2005 the Company contributed $60,973 to the Liquidation Fund.
15. MINORITY INTEREST
Minority interest represents interest of 30% shareholder of Emir Oil. On
May 24, 2004, the Company agreed to purchase the remaining 30% interest of
its minority interest partner in Emir Oil in exchange for 3,500,000 shares
of restricted Company common stock. On August 6, 2004, the Company issued
the 3,500,000 shares to its minority partner in Emir Oil (see Notes 3 and
16).
2005
Beginning balance $ 82,134
Share of minority for net loss -
Share capital portion of minority -
Recovery of minority interest after purchase of
remaining interest (82,134)
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Ending balance $ -
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16. SHARE AND ADDITIONAL PAID IN CAPITALS
Common and preferred stock as of March 31 are as following:
2005 2004
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value
Authorised 20,000,000 20,000,000
Issued and outstanding - -
Common stock, $0.001 par value
Authorised 100,000,000 100,000,000
Issued and outstanding 30,513,761 20,429,421
Reverse merger
During the year ended March 31, 2004, the Company completed a reverse
merger with BMB Holding, Inc. Additionally the Company:
a) Completed a private placement for the total amount of $11,113,562.
b) Converted a $2,000,000 debt to the shareholders of BMB Holding, Inc.
into equity.
c) Issued 200,000 shares of stock upon exercise of stock option worth
$200,000.
d) Completed a 10 for 1 reverse stock split.
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Acquisition
On May 24, 2004, the Company agreed to purchase the remaining 30% interest
of its minority interest partner in Emir Oil in exchange for 3,500,000
shares of restricted Company common stock. On August 6, 2004, the Company
issued the 3,500,000 shares to its minority partner in Emir Oil (see Note
3). The aggregate purchase price was determined to be $19,075,000 using a
price of the Company's common shares on OTCBB on August 6, 2004 of $5.45
per share. The entire purchase price has been allocated to oil and gas
properties in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Private placements
On July 2, 2004, the Company sold an aggregate of 4,584,340 common shares
of the Company at $4.00 per share in a private placement offering. The
Company received $17,311,906 net of the agent fees and out of pocket
expenses.
On March 9, 2005, the Company sold an aggregate of 2,000,000 common shares
of the Company at $5.00 per share in a private placement offering. The
Company received $9,968,254 net of the agent fees and out of pocket
expenses.
On March 31, 2005, the Company issued for subscription an aggregate of
1,101,000 common shares of the Company at $5.00 per share in a private
placement offering.
Common stocks sold at private placements as of March 31 are as following:
Number of Share price Gross amount Net amount
shares sold raised received
2004
First private placement 4,830,494 $ 2.15-$ 2.50 $ 11,113,562 $ 9,935,874
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4,830,494 11,113,562 9,935,874
2005
Second private placement 4,584,340 $ 4.00 18,337,360 17,311,906
Third private placement (first
closing) 2,000,000 $ 5.00 10,000,000 9,968,254
Third private placement (second
closing) 1,101,000 $ 5.00 - -
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7,685,340 28,337,360 27,280,160
12,515,834 $ 39,450,922 $ 37,216,034
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The offerings were made only to accredited investors in the United States
under Regulation D and pursuant to Regulation S to non U.S. Persons.
Share-Based Compensation
On November 19, 2003, the Company granted options to the placement agent
for services rendered in connection with a private placement of the
Company's common stock in November 2003. The first option granted the
placement agent the right to purchase up to 200,000 common shares of the
Company at an exercise price of $1.00 per share. The placement agent
exercised this option and purchased 200,000 shares for $200,000 on
December 15, 2003. The second option grants the placement agent the right
to purchase up to 142,857 common shares of the Company at an exercise
price of $3.50 per share. This option expires on November 26, 2008.
In December 2003, the Company granted warrants to a placement agent in
connection with funds raised on the Company's behalf. These warrants grant
the placement agent the right to purchase up to 275,050 shares of the
Company's common stock at an exercise price of $2.15 and 208,000 shares of
the Company's common stock at an exercise price of $2.50 per share. The
warrants expire at the end of June 2005.
On July 2004, the Company granted warrants to a placement agent in
connection with funds raised on the Company's behalf. These warrants grant
the placement agents the right to purchase up to 458,434 shares of the
Company's common stock at an exercise price of $4.00 per share. The
warrants expire at the first quarter of 2006 calendar year.
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During the year ended March 31, 2005 the Board of Directors (the "Board")
of the Company approved an incentive stock option plan (the "plan") under
which directors, officers and key personnel may be granted options to
purchase common shares of the Company. The Company has reserved 5,000,000
common shares for issuance upon the exercise of options granted under the
terms of the plan. The Board determines the exercise price of each option,
provided that no option shall be granted with an exercise price at a
discount to market. The vesting periods established under the plan and the
term of the options are set by the Board. During the third quarter of the
year ended March 31, 2005 the Company granted stock options to its
corporate secretary for the past services rendered. These options grant
the employee the right to purchase up to 60,000 shares of the Company's
common stock at an exercise price of $4.00 per share. The options expire
in five years from the date of grant. Granted options vest immediately.
Compensation expense for options granted to a corporate secretary is
determined based on their fair values at the time of grant, the cost of
which in the amount of $81,000 is recognized in the Consolidated Statement
of Income and Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Stock options and warrants outstanding and exercisable as of March 31 are:
Weighted
Number Average Exercise
of shares price
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As of March 31, 2003 - $ -
Granted 825,907 2.19
Exercised (200,000) 1.00
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As of March 31, 2004 625,907 2.57
Granted 518,434 4.00
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As of March 31, 2005 1,144,341 $ 3.22
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Stock options and warrants as of March 31, 2005 are:
Options and Warrants outstanding Options and Warrants exercisable
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Range of Options and Weighted Weighted Options and Weighted Average
exercise price Warrants Average Average Warrants Exercise Price
Life (years) Exercise Price Contractual
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$ 2.15 - $ 4.00 1,144,341 $ 3.22 2.20 1,144,341 $ 3.22
The estimated fair value of the stock options and warrants issued were
determined using Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following
assumptions:
2005 2004
Risk-free interest rate 3.20% 2.00%
Expected option life 1 year 3 years
Expected volatility in the price of the Company's common shares 76% 246%
Expected dividends 0% 0%
Weighted average fair value of options and warrants granted
during the year $ 2.22 $ 3.81
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17. EARNINGS PER SHARE (BASIC AND DILUTED)
The calculation of the basic and diluted earnings per share is based on
the following data:
2005 2004
Numerator
Net loss for basic and diluted loss per share 3,286,312 613,782
Denominator
Weighted average number of common shares for the purposes of
basic and diluted earnings per share 26,948,437 7,398,240
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Loss per share (basic and diluted) $ 0.122 $ 0.083
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The effect of the stock warrants and stock options is anti-dilutive.
18. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
2005 2004
Accounts payable $ 503,045 $ 103,231
Prepaid expenses 150,841 -
Services rendered 610,336 2,724,433
Operating lease of land, premises and warehouses 218,428 12,817
Loans received and repaid - 2,500,000
Guarantees received 600,000 -
On September 15, 2003 BMB Holding, Inc. obtained a short-term financing
for covering expenses related to the reverse merger and private placement
from one of its shareholders, Caspian Services Group, Ltd. The loan in the
amount of $500,000 was for a term of six months with the annual interest
rate of 16.5%. This loan was repaid in full on November 26, 2003 from the
proceeds of the private placement.
On May 25, 2004 the Company received a letter of guarantee for drilling of
exploratory wells from KazMorGeofizika CJSC. The letter of guarantee in
the amount of $1,000,000 for the period of drilling works was issued to
the supplier of drilling works and closed on February 15, 2005. On
February 15, 2005 the Company received a letter of guarantee in the amount
of $600,000 from KazMorGeofizika CJSC for drilling of another exploratory
well.
19. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Historical investments by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan made historical investments
in the ADE Block in total amount of $ 5,994,200. When the Company applies
for and is granted commercial production rights for the ADE Block, the
Company will be required to begin repaying these historical investments to
the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The terms of repayment will
be negotiated at the time the Company applies for commercial production
rights.
Capital Commitments
Under the terms of its oil and gas contract, Emir Oil is required to spend
a total of $32 million in exploration and development activities on the
ADE Block. To retain its rights under the contract, the Company must spend
a minimum of $9.3 million in 2005, $6 million in 2006 and $4.5 million in
2007. The failure to make these minimum capital expenditures could result
in the loss of the contract.
Operating Environment
The Company's principal business unit, Emir Oil, operates within the
Republic of Kazakhstan. Laws and regulations affecting businesses
operating in the Republic of Kazakhstan are subject to rapid changes and
the Company's assets and operations could be at risk in the event of
negative changes in the political and business environment.
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Government taxes and legislation in the Republic of Kazakhstan
The local and national tax environment in the Republic of Kazakhstan is
subject to change and inconsistent application, interpretation and
enforcement. Non-compliance with Kazakhstan laws and regulations can lead
to imposition of penalties and interest.
Environmental matters
The Company believes it is currently in compliance with all existing
Kazakhstan environmental laws and regulations. However, Kazakhstan
environmental laws and regulations may change in the future.
Pension and retirement plans
Employees of the Company receive pension benefits in accordance with the
laws and regulations of the respective countries. As of March 31, 2005 and
2004 the Company was not liable for any supplementary pensions,
post-retirement, health care, insurance benefits or retirement indemnities
to its current or former employees.
Other matters
In December 2003, a lawsuit was filed in Florida naming the Company as one
of the defendants. The claim of breach of contract, unjust enrichment,
breach of fiduciary duty, conversion and violation of a Florida trade
secret statute in connection with a business plan for the development
Aksaz, Dolinnoe and Emir oil and gas fields owned by Emir Oil. The
plaintiffs seek unspecified compensatory and exemplary damages.
In April 2005, Sokol Holdings, Inc., filed a complaint in United States
District Court, Southern District of New York alleging that the Company
wrongfully induced Mr. Tolmakov, Director of Emir Oil, to breach a
contract under which Mr. Tolmakov had agreed to sell to Sokol 70% of his
90% interest in Emir Oil LLP. Sokol Holdings, Inc. seeks damages in an
unspecified amount exceeding $75,000 to be determined at trial, punitive
damages, specific performance in the form of an order compelling BMB to
relinquish its interest in Emir and the underlying interest in the ADE
fields to Sokol Holdings, Inc. and such other relief as the court finds
just and reasonable.
The Company is confident that the matters shall be resolved in the
Company's favor. The Company has retained legal counsels to protect its
interests. In the opinion of the Company's management and legal counsels,
the resolution of those lawsuits will not have a material adverse effect
on Company's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
20. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The nature of the Company's operations exposes the Company to fluctuations
in commodity prices, foreign currency exchange rates, credit risk and
country risk. The Company recognizes these risks and manages operations in
a manner such that exposure to these risks minimized to the extent
practical.
As of March 31, 2005 marketable securities of $788,921 are held in short
term repurchase agreements for securities issued by Kazakhstan banks and
Kazakhstan financial institutions. As of March 31, 2005 cash and cash
equivalents include deposits in Kazakhstan banks in the amount $9,090,276.
As of March 31, 2005 the Company made advance payments to Kazakhstan
companies and budget in the amount $4,301,342. As of March 31, 2005 trade
accounts receivable of $132,400 are with the Kazakhstan oil processing
plant. Restricted cash reflected in the long-term assets consists of
$60,973 deposited in a Kazakhstan bank and restricted to meet possible
environmental obligations according to the regulations of Kazakhstan.
Furthermore, the primary asset of the Company is Emir Oil; an entity
formed under the laws of the Republic Kazakhstan.
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21. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On March 31, 2005, the Company issued for subscription an aggregate of
1,101,000 common shares of the Company at $5.00 per share in a private
placement offering. Pursuant to the offering closing on April 12, 2005 the
Company raised total proceeds of $5,505,000 (see Note 16).
On April 12, 2005, the Company granted warrants to placement agents in
connection with funds raised on the Company's behalf. These warrants grant
the placement agents the right to purchase up to 110,100 shares of the
Company's common stock at an exercise price of $5.00 per share. The
warrants expire on April 11, 2006.
In May and June 2005 a party exercised stock warrants for 275,050 shares
at the exercise price of $2.15 and stock warrants for 109,030 shares at
the exercise price of $2.50.
On May 27, 2005 the Company made a cash contribution of $250,000 to Astana
Fund as a part of the social program of investing activity of the Company
(see Note 10).
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22. SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON OIL AND NATURAL GAS EXPLORATION
DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES (unaudited)
This footnote provides unaudited information required by SFAS No. 69,
"Disclosures about Oil and Natural Gas Producing Activities." The
Company's oil and natural gas properties are located in the Republic of
Kazakhstan, which constitutes one cost center.
Capitalized Costs - Capitalized costs and accumulated depletion,
depreciation and amortization relating to our oil and natural gas
producing activities, all of which are conducted in the Republic of
Kazakhstan, are summarized below:
2005 2004
--------------------------- ---------------------------
Developed oil and natural gas properties $ 43,031,811 $ 6,495,186
Unevaluated oil and natural gas properties - -
Accumulated depletion, depreciation and
amortization (229,406) -
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Net capitalized cost $ 42,802,405 $ 6,495,186
=========================== ===========================
Costs Incurred - Costs incurred in oil and natural gas property
acquisition, exploration and development activities are summarized below:
2005 2004
--------------------------- ---------------------------
Acquisition costs:
Unproved properties $ - $ -
Proved properties 20,788,119 1,713,119
Exploration costs 3,373,092 2,659,872
Development costs 18,809,627 2,102,195
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Subtotal 42,970,828 6,475,186
Asset retirement costs 60,973 20,000
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Total costs incurred $ 43,031,811 $ 6,495,186
=========================== ===========================
Results of Operations - Results of operations for the Company's oil and
natural gas producing activities are summarized below:
For the period from
For the year ended inception (May 6, 2003)
March 31, 2005 to March 31, 2004
--------------------------- ---------------------------
Oil and natural gas revenues $ 973,646 $ -
Operating expenses:
Oil and natural gas operating expenses
and ad valorem taxes 197,697 -
Production taxes - -
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Accretion expense - -
Depletion expense 229,406 -
--------------------- ---------------------
Results of operations from oil and gas
producing activities $ 546,543 $ -
===================== =====================
Reserves - Proved reserves are estimated quantities of oil and natural
gas, which geological and engineering data demonstrate with reasonable
certainty to be, recoverable in future years from known reservoirs under
existing economic and operating conditions. Proved developed reserves are
proved reserves that can reasonably be expected to be recovered through
existing wells with existing equipment and operating methods. Proved oil
and natural gas reserve quantities and the related discounted future net
cash flows before income taxes (see Standardized Measure) for the periods
presented are based on estimates prepared by Chapman Petroleum Engineering
Ltd., independent petroleum engineers. Such estimates have been prepared
in accordance with guidelines established by the SEC.
The Company's net ownership in estimated quantities of proved oil and
natural gas reserves, and changes in net proved reserves, all of which are
located in the Republic of Kazakhstan, are summarized below:
Natural Gas
(Mcf)
---------------------------------------------------------
For the period from
For the year ended inception (May 6, 2003) to
March 31, 2005 March 31, 2004 (1)
------------------------- ----------------------------
Proved developed and undeveloped
reserves
Beginning of the year - -
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Revisions of previous estimates - -
Purchase of oil and gas properties - -
Extensions and discoveries - -
Sales of natural gas properties - -
Production - -
------------------------- ----------------------------
End of year - -
========================= ============================
Proved developed reserves at year end - -
========================= ============================
- -------------------
(1) The Company acquired the ADE Block during the period from inception through
March 31, 2004. During that period, however, the Company had insufficient
geological and engineering data to demonstrate proved reserves with
reasonable certainty during that period.
Oil, Condensate and Natural Gas Liquids
(MBbls)
---------------------------------------------------------
For the period from
For the year ended inception (May 6, 2003) to
March 31, 2005 March 31, 2004 (1)
------------------------- ----------------------------
Proved developed and undeveloped
reserves
Beginning of the year - -
Revisions of previous estimates - -
Purchase of oil and gas properties - -
Extensions and discoveries 13,228,755 -
Sales of natural gas properties - -
Production 68,755 -
------------------------- ----------------------------
End of year 13,160,000 -
========================= ============================
Proved developed reserves at year end 10,580,000 -
========================= ============================
- -------------------
(1) The Company acquired the ADE Block during the period from inception through
March 31, 2004. During that period, however, the Company had insufficient
geological and engineering data to demonstrate proved reserves with
reasonable certainty during that period.
Standardized Measure - The Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net
Cash Flows relating to the Company's ownership interests in proved oil and
natural gas reserves for the period from inception (May 6, 2003) through
March 31, 2004 and for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005 are shown
below:
For the period from
For the year ended inception (May 6, 2003)
March 31, 2005 to March 31, 2004
--------------------------- ---------------------------
Future cash inflows $ 274,607,000 $ -
Future oil and natural gas operating
expenses 46,442,000 -
Future development costs 7,750,000 -
Future income tax expense 43,216,000 -
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Future net cash flows 177,199,000 -
10% discount factor 117,845,000 -
--------------------------- ---------------------------
Standardized measure of discounted future
net cash flows $ 59,534,000 $ -
=========================== ===========================
Our standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows relating to
proved oil and natural gas reserves were prepared in accordance with the
provisions of SFAS 69. Future cash inflows are computed by applying year
end prices of oil and natural gas to year end quantities of proved oil and
natural gas reserves. Future oil and natural gas production and
development costs are computed by estimating the expenditures to be
incurred in producing and developing the proved oil and natural gas
reserves at year end, based on year end costs and assuming continuation of
existing economic condition.
Future income tax expenses are calculated by applying appropriate year end
tax rates to future pre-tax net cash flows relating to proved oil and
natural gas reserves, less the tax basis of properties involved. Future
income tax expenses give effect to permanent differences, tax credits and
loss carryforwards relating to the proved oil and natural gas reserves.
Future net cash flows are discounted at a rate of 10% annually to derive
the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows. The
Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows is not intended
to represent the replacement cost or fair market value of the Company's
oil and natural gas properties.
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Changes in Standardized Measure - Changes in Standardized Measure of
Discounted Future Net Cash Flows relating to proved oil and gas reserves
are summarized below:
For the period from
For the year ended inception (May 6, 2003)
March 31, 2005 to March 31, 2004
---------------------------- ---------------------------
Changes due to current year operations:
Sales of oil and natural gas, net of oil
and natural gas operating expenses - -
Sales of oil and natural gas properties - -
Purchase of oil and gas properties - -
Extensions and discoveries $ 228,165,000 -
Changes due to revisions of standardized - -
variables
Prices and operating expenses - -
Revisions to previous quantity estimates - -
Estimated future development costs 7,750,000 -
Income taxes 43,216,000 -
Accretion of discount 117,854,000 -
Production rates (timing) and other - -
---------------------------- ---------------------------
Net Change 59,534,000 -
Beginning of year - -
---------------------------- ---------------------------
End of year $ 59,534,000 $ -
============================ ===========================
Sales of oil and natural gas, net of oil and natural gas operating
expenses are based on historical pre-tax results. Sales of oil and natural
gas properties, extensions and discoveries, purchases of minerals in place
and the changes due to revisions in standardized variables are reported on
a pre-tax discounted basis, while the accretion of discount is presented
on an after tax basis.
23. RESTATEMENT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In response to comments raised by the staff of the Securities and Exchange
Commission, the Company commenced a re-evaluation of its estimated proved
reserves. Based on the Company's internal review, and after consultation
with the Audit Committee of the Company's Board of Directors and
independent registered public accounting firm, on March 22, 2006, the
Company determined it was necessary to restate its Consolidated Balance
Sheet as of March 31, 2005, Consolidated Statements of Loss for the year
ended March 31, 2005 and for the period from inception (May 6, 2003) to
March 31, 2005 and the Supplementary disclosure information on oil and
natural gas exploration development and production activities to
Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2005.
The primary effect of the correction discussed above resulted in the
Company reducing the long-term asset "Oil and Gas Properties, Full Cost
Method, Less Accumulated Depreciation" by $161,954 on its Consolidated
Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2005 and additional accrual of depletion
expense by $161,954 on its Consolidated Statement of Loss for the year
ended March 31, 2005 and for the period from inception (May 6, 2003) to
March 31, 2005. The correction also resulted in the Company reducing its
proved developed reserves of natural gas by $15,917,000, proved developed
reserves of oil, condensate and natural gas liquids by $3,034,000 and its
standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows by $15,164,000.
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Following is a summary of the effects of these adjustments on the
Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2005 and Consolidated
Statements of Loss for the year ended March 31, 2005 and the period from
inception (May 6, 2003) to March 31, 2005:
Balance sheet/Statement of loss items As restated As previously reported
March 31, 2005
Oil and Gas Properties, Full Cost Method,
Less Accumulated Depreciation $ 42,802,405 $ 42,964,359
Total non-current assets 43,561,272 43,723,226
Total assets 61,871,927 62,033,881
Deficit accumulated during the development
stage (3,900,094) (3,738,140)
Total shareholders' equity 54,590,940 54,752,894
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 61,871,927 62,033,881
For the year ended March 31, 2005:
Production expenses $ (427,103) $ (265,149)
Total expenses (4,761,445) (4,599,491)
Loss from operations (3,787,799) (3,625,845)
Loss before income taxes (3,285,969) (3,124,015)
Loss before minority interest (3,286,312) (3,124,358)
Net loss (3,286,312) (3,124,358)
Loss per common share (basic and diluted) 0.122 0.116
For the period from inception
(May 6, 2003) to March 31, 2005:
Production expenses $ (427,103) $ (265,149)
Total expenses (5,547,960) (5,386,006)
Loss from operations (4,574,314) (4,412,360)
Loss before income taxes (3,817,767) (3,655,813)
Loss before minority interest (3,818,110) (3,656,156)
Net loss (3,900,094) (3,738,140)
Following is a summary of the effects of this revision on the Company's
Supplementary disclosure information on oil and natural gas exploration
development and production activities to Consolidated Financial Statements
for the year ended March 31, 2005:
Disclosure item As restated As previously reported
March 31, 2005:
Proved developed reserves of natural gas - 15,917,000
Proved developed reserves of oil, condensate
and natural gas liquids 10,580,000 13,614,000
Standardized measure of discounted future
net cash flows 99,921,000 115,085,000
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BMB MUNAI, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE ENTITY)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes December 31, 2005 March 31, 2005
(Restated)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 54,293,874 $ 9,989,632
Marketable securities 670,905 788,921
Trade accounts receivable 800,584 132,400
Inventories 3 3,321,055 3,227,411
Prepaid expenses and other assets, net 4 3,922,709 4,172,291
----------------------- -----------------------
Total current assets 63,009,127 18,310,655
----------------------- -----------------------
LONG TERM ASSETS
Oil and gas properties, full cost method, net 6 54,773,982 42,802,405
Other fixed assets, net 7 994,013 683,459
Intangible assets, net 56,102 14,435
Restricted cash 155,973 60,973
----------------------- -----------------------
Total long term assets 55,980,070 43,561,272
----------------------- -----------------------
TOTAL ASSETS $ 118,989,197 $ 61,871,927
======================= =======================
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable $ 3,038,460 $ 5,844,639
Due to reservoir consultants 278,000 278,000
Taxes payable 401,926 333,063
Due to Astana Fund 5 - 250,000
Accrued liabilities and other payables 313,092 291,969
----------------------- -----------------------
Total current liabilities 4,031,478 6,997,671
----------------------- -----------------------
LONG TERM LIABILITIES
Due to reservoir consultants 222,000 222,000
Liquidation fund 918,504 60,973
Deferred income tax liabilities 343 343
----------------------- -----------------------
Total long term liabilities 1,140,847 283,316
----------------------- -----------------------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES 10 - -
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Share capital 8 42,005 30,514
Additional paid in capital 8 122,311,011 58,460,520
Deficit accumulated during the development stage (8,536,144) (3,900,094)
----------------------- -----------------------
Total shareholders' equity 113,816,872 54,590,940
----------------------- -----------------------
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 118,989,197 $ 61,871,927
======================= =======================
See notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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BMB MUNAI, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE ENTITY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF LOSS
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Period from
inception
(May 6, 2003)
Three months ended Three months ended Nine months ended Nine months ended through
December 31, 2005 December 31, 2004 December 31, 2005 December 31, 2004 December 31, 2005
(Restated) (Restated) (Restated)
REVENUES $ 2,058,792 $ 55,904 $ 4,106,765 $ 347,891 $ 5,080,411
EXPENSES
Oil and gas operating 242,582 83,933 509,289 168,181 913,915
General and administrative 1,497,515 1,239,050 7,379,267 2,634,332 12,221,986
Depletion 451,029 - 1,116,673 - 1,184,125
Amortization and depreciation 35,316 21,917 100,122 49,103 171,331
------------------ ----------------- ------------------- ------------------ --------------------
Total expenses 2,226,442 1,344,900 9,105,351 2,851,616 14,491,357
------------------ ----------------- ------------------- ------------------ --------------------
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS (167,650) (1,288,996) (4,998,586) (2,503,725) (9,410,946)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Realized gain on marketable
securities - 46 181,688 58,944 386,123
Unrealized gain / (loss) on
marketable securities 62,729 4,666 55,190 (287,944) 50,830
Foreign exchange gain /
(loss), net 58,450 329,339 (65,686) 532,025 504,784
Interest income / (expense),
net 36,348 126,331 48,370 122,430 (17,838)
Other income / (expense), net (42,819) (9,049) (18,980) (9,049) 33,230
------------------ ----------------- ------------------- ------------------ --------------------
Total other income 114,708 451,333 200,582 416,406 957,129
------------------ ----------------- ------------------- ------------------ --------------------
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES (52,942) (837,663) (4,798,004) (2,087,319) (8,453,817)
INCOME TAX EXPENSE - (6,750) - (6,750) (343)
------------------ ----------------- ------------------- ------------------ --------------------
LOSS BEFORE MINORITY INTEREST (52,942) (844,413) (4,798,004) (2,094,069) (8,454,160)
------------------ ----------------- ------------------- ------------------ --------------------
MINORITY INTEREST - - - - (81,984)
------------------ ----------------- ------------------- ------------------ --------------------
NET LOSS $ (52,942) $ (844,413) $(4,798,004) $(2,094,069) $(8,536,144)
================== ================= =================== ================== ====================
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES
OUTSTANDING 33,426,080 28,513,761 32,676,428 25,128,792
LOSS PER COMMON SHARE (BASIC
AND DILUTED) $ (0.0016) $ (0.0030) $ (0.1468) $ (0.0833)
See notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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BMB MUNAI, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE ENTITY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Period from
Nine months Nine months inception
Notes ended ended (May 6, 2003)
December 31, December 31, through
2005 2004 December 31, 2005
(Restated) (Restated)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss $ (4,798,004) $ (2,094,069) $ (8,536,144)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used
in operating activities:
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 1,216,795 49,103 1,355,456
Provision for doubtful accounts - - 129,051
Deferred income tax expense - - 343
Stock based compensation expense 8 3,876,658 - 3,876,658
Stock issued for services 8 172,682 - 172,682
Unrealized gain / (loss) on marketable securities 55,190 (287,944) 50,830
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Decrease / (increase) in marketable securities 62,826 2,390,263 (721,735)
Increase in trade accounts receivable (668,184) - (800,584)
Increase in inventories (93,644) (3,169,371) (3,321,055)
Decrease / (increase) in prepaid expenses and other assets 249,582 (4,265,281) (4,030,588)
(Decrease) / increase in liabilities (2,966,193) 1,495,595 4,242,485
Rent deposit - (2,500) (21,172)
---------------- ----------------- ---------------------
Net cash used in operating activities (2,892,292) (5,884,204) (7,603,773)
---------------- ----------------- ---------------------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Investment in short term loan receivable - (370,987) -
Acquisition of oil and gas properties 6 (12,016,813) (11,292,383) (35,851,990)
Acquisition of other fixed assets 7 (445,607) (775,016) (1,246,622)
Acquisition of intangible assets (58,688) (12,344) (76,444)
Restricted cash (95,000) (40,057) (155,973)
---------------- ----------------- ---------------------
Net cash used in investing activities (12,616,108) (12,490,787) (37,331,029)
---------------- ----------------- ---------------------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from sale of common stock 57,410,892 17,311,906 94,626,926
Proceeds from short-term financing - - 500,000
Repayment of short-term financing - - (500,000)
Proceeds from issuance of convertible debt - - 2,000,000
Proceeds from exercise of common stock options and warrants 2,401,750 - 2,601,750
---------------- ----------------- ---------------------
Net cash provided by financing activities 59,812,642 17,311,906 99,228,676
---------------- ----------------- ---------------------
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 44,304,242 (1,063,085) 54,293,874
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at beginning of period 9,989,632 2,126,355 -
---------------- ----------------- ---------------------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at end of period $ 54,293,874 $ 1,063,270 $ 54,293,874
================ ================= =====================
Significant non cash transactions:
Oil and gas properties liquidation fund $ 857,531 $ 60,973 $ 918,504
Conversion of debt into common stock - - $ 2,000,000
Accrual of liabilities to Astana Fund - - $ 250,000
Acquisition of 30% of Emir Oil LLP by issuance of
3,500,000 shares of common stock - $ 19,075,000 $ 19,075,000
See notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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BMB MUNAI, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE ENTITY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
BMB Munai, Inc. (the "Company") was incorporated in Utah in July 1981. The
Company later changed its domicile to Delaware on February 7, 1994. Prior
to November 26, 2003, the Company existed under the name InterUnion
Financial Corporation ("InterUnion"). The Company changed its domicile
from Delaware to Nevada in December 2004.
On November 26, 2003, InterUnion executed an Agreement and Plan of Merger
(the "Agreement") with BMB Holding, Inc ("BMB"), a private Delaware
corporation, formed for the purpose of acquiring and developing oil and
gas fields in the Republic of Kazakhstan. As a result of the merger, the
shareholders of BMB obtained control of the Company. BMB was treated as
the acquiror for accounting purposes. A new board of directors was elected
that was comprised primarily of the former directors of BMB Holding, Inc.
The Company's consolidated financial statements presented are a
continuation of BMB, and not those of InterUnion Financial Corporation,
and the capital structure of the Company is now different from that
appearing in the historical financial statements of InterUnion Financial
Corporation due to the effects of the recapitalization.
The Company has a representative office in Almaty, the Republic of
Kazakhstan.
The Company has minimal operations to date and is considered to be in the
development stage.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The consolidated financial information included herein is unaudited,
except for the balance sheet as of March 31, 2005, which is derived from
the Company's audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended
March 31, 2005. However, such information includes all adjustments
(consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments), which are, in the
opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results of
operations for the interim periods. The consolidated results of operations
for the interim period are not necessarily indicative of the consolidated
results to be expected for an entire year.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in
financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles have been condensed or omitted in this Form 10-QSB
Report pursuant to certain rules and regulations of the Securities and
Exchange Commission. These consolidated financial statements should be
read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes
included in our March 31, 2005 Form 10-KSB Report.
The accounting principles applied are consistent with those as set out in
the Company's annual Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended
March 31, 2005.
Basis of consolidation
The Company's consolidated financial statements present the consolidated
results of BMB Munai, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiary, Emir Oil LLP
(hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Company"). All significant
inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated from the
Consolidated Financial Statements.
All transactions of Emir Oil from the date of its purchase by BMB (June 7,
2003) through December 31, 2005 are reflected in the Consolidated
Financial Statements and Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Use of estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosures of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Consolidated
Financial Statements and revenues and expenses during the reporting
period. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates and
affect the results reported in these Consolidated Financial Statements.
Foreign currency translation
Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are reported at the rates
of exchange prevailing at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and
liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated to U.S.
dollars at the rates of exchange prevailing at the balance sheet dates.
Any gains or losses arising from a change in exchange rates subsequent to
the date of the transaction are included as an exchange gain or loss in
the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Share-based compensation
The Company accounts for options granted to non-employees at their fair
value in accordance with FAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation. Under FAS No. 123, share-based compensation is determined as
the fair value of the equity instruments issued. The measurement date for
these issuances is the earlier of the date at which a commitment for
performance by the recipient to earn the equity instruments is reached or
the date at which the recipient's performance is complete. Stock options
granted to the "selling agents" in the private equity placement
transactions have been offset to the proceeds as a cost of capital. Stock
options and stocks granted to other non-employees are recognized in the
Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The Company has a stock option plan as described in Note 8. Compensation
expense for options and stocks granted to employees is determined based on
their fair values at the time of grant, the cost of which is recognized in
the Consolidated Statements of Operations over the vesting periods of the
respective options.
Risks and uncertainties
The ability of the Company to realize the carrying value of its assets is
dependent on being able to develop, transport and market oil and gas.
Currently exports from the Republic of Kazakhstan are primarily dependent
on transport routes either via rail, barge or pipeline, through Russian
territory. Domestic markets in the Republic of Kazakhstan historically and
currently do not permit world market price to be obtained. However,
management believes that over the life of the project, transportation
options will be improved by further increases in the capacity of the
transportation options.
Recognition of revenue and cost
Revenue and associated costs from the sale of oil are charged to the
period when goods were shipped or when ownership title transferred.
Produced but unsold products are recorded as inventory until sold. As of
December 31, 2005 the production unit of the Company - Emir Oil had test
production sales at Kazakhstan domestic market price, which is
considerably lower than world market prices.
Income taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes using the liability method. Under
the liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized
for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between
financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities
and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are
measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in
the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be
recovered or settled. Under the liability method, the effect on previously
recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities resulting from a change in
tax rates is recognized in earnings in the period in which the change is
enacted.
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Cash and cash equivalents
The Company considers all demand deposits and money market accounts
purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash and
cash equivalents. The fair value of cash and cash equivalents approximates
their carrying amounts due to their short-term maturity.
Marketable securities
Marketable securities consist of short-term repurchase agreements for
securities issued by Kazakhstan banks and Kazakhstan financial
institutions. The Company records these marketable securities as trading
securities and any change in the fair market value is recorded in
earnings.
Trade accounts receivable and prepaid expenses
Accounts receivable and prepaid expenses are stated at their net
realizable values after deducting provisions for uncollectable amounts.
Such provisions reflect either specific cases or estimates based on
evidence of collectability. The fair value of accounts receivable and
prepaid expense accounts approximates their carrying amounts due to their
short-term maturity.
Inventories
Inventories of equipment for development activities, tangible drilling
materials required for drilling operations, spare parts, diesel fuel, and
various materials for use in oil field operations are recorded at the
lower of cost and net realizable value. Under the full cost method,
inventory is transferred to oil and gas properties when used in
exploration, drilling and development operations in oilfields.
Inventories of crude oil are recorded at the lower of cost or net
realizable value. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable,
direct labor costs and overhead, which has been incurred in bringing the
inventories to their present location and condition. Cost is calculated
using the weighted average method. Net realizable value represents the
estimated selling price less all estimated costs to completion and costs
to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution.
Oil and gas properties
The Company follows the full cost method of accounting for its costs of
acquisition, exploration and development of oil and gas properties.
Under full cost accounting rules, the net capitalized costs of evaluated
oil and gas properties shall not exceed an amount equal to the present
value of future net cash flows from estimated production of proved oil and
gas reserves, based on current economic and operating conditions,
including the use of oil and gas prices as of the end of the period.
Given the volatility of oil and gas prices, it is reasonably possible that
the estimate of discounted future net cash flows from proved oil and gas
reserves could change. If oil and gas prices decline, even if only for a
short period of time, it is possible that impairments of oil and gas
properties could occur. In addition, it is reasonably possible that
impairments could occur if costs are incurred in excess of any increases
in the cost ceiling, revisions to proved oil and gas reserves occur, or if
properties are sold for proceeds less than the discounted present value of
the related proved oil and gas reserves.
All geological and geophysical studies, with respect to the ADE Block,
have been capitalized as part of the oil and gas properties.
The Company's oil and gas properties primarily include the value of the
license and other capitalized costs.
Costs of acquiring unproved leases shall be evaluated for impairment until
such time as the leases are proved or abandoned. In addition, if the sums
of expected undiscounted cash flows are less than net book value,
unamortized costs at the field level will be reduced to fair value.
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Depletion of producing properties is computed using the unit-of-production
method based on estimated proved recoverable reserves.
Other fixed assets
Other fixed assets are valued at the historical cost adjusted for
impairment loss less accumulated depreciation. Historical cost includes
all direct costs associated with the acquisition of the fixed assets.
Depreciation of other fixed assets is calculated using the straight-line
method based upon the following estimated useful lives:
Buildings and improvements 7-10 years
Machinery and equipment 6-10 years
Vehicles 3-5 years
Office equipment 3-5 years
Other 2-7 years
Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Renewals and
betterments are capitalized.
Other fixed assets of the Company are evaluated for impairment. If the
sums of expected undiscounted cash flows are less than net book value,
unamortized costs of other fixed assets will be reduced to a fair value.
In accordance with SFAS No. 19, "Financial Accounting and Reporting by Oil
and Gas Producing Companies", depreciation related to support equipment
and facilities used in exploration and development activities in the
amount of $112,613 was capitalized to oil and gas properties.
Intangible assets
Intangible assets include accounting and other software. Amortization of
intangible assets is calculated using straight-line method upon estimated
useful life ranging from 3 to 4 years.
Restricted cash
Restricted cash includes funds deposited in a Kazakhstan bank and is
restricted to meet possible environmental obligations according to the
regulations of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Comparative figures
The presentation of certain amounts for the previous periods has been
reclassified to conform to the presentation adopted for the current
quarter.
Recent accounting pronouncements
In May 2005, the FASB issued Statement No. 154, "Accounting Changes and
Error Corrections", a replacement of APB Opinion 20, "Accounting Changes"
and FASB Statement No. 3, "Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim
Financial Statements." This Statement changes the requirements for the
accounting for and reporting of a change in accounting principle. APB
Opinion 20 previously required that most voluntary changes in accounting
principles be recognized by including in net income of the period of the
change the cumulative effect of changing to the new accounting principle.
FASB Statement No. 154 requires retrospective application to prior
periods' financial statements of changes in accounting principle, unless
it is impracticable to determine either the period specific effects or the
cumulative effect of the change. This statement is effective for
accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal periods that
begin after December 15, 2005. Management does not exspect FASB Statement
No. 154 to have an impact on the Company's consolidated financial position
or consolidated results of operations and cash flows.
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3. INVENTORIES
Inventories as of December 31, 2005 and March 31, 2005 were as follows:
December 31, 2005 March 31, 2005
Construction material $ 3,150,024 $ 3,103,555
Spare parts 98,515 59,706
Crude oil produced 5,543 7,735
Other 66,973 56,415
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$ 3,321,055 $ 3,227,411
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4. PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER ASSETS, NET
Prepaid expenses and other assets, net, as of December 31, 2005 and March
31, 2005 were as follows:
December 31, 2005 March 31, 2005
Advances for services $ 2,048,436 $ 589,944
VAT recoverable 1,145,306 1,217,751
Advances for material 575,671 2,301,074
Other 282,347 192,573
Reserves against uncollectible advances and prepayments (129,051) (129,051)
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$ 3,922,709 $ 4,172,291
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5. DUE TO ASTANA FUND
In 2004 the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan imposed a liability
in the amount of $250,000 to make cash contributions to the Astana Fund.
The Astana Fund is a government fund used by the Government of the
Republic of Kazakhstan to accumulate cash for construction and development
of Astana, the new capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan. On May 27, 2005
the Company made a cash contribution of $250,000 to Astana Fund.
6. OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES, FULL COST METHOD, NET
Oil and gas properties, full cost method, net, as of December 31, 2005 and
March 31, 2005 were as follows:
December 31, 2005 March 31, 2005
Subsoil use rights $ 20,788,119 $ 20,788,119
Cost of drilling wells 13,735,673 9,334,021
Professional services received in exploration and development
activities 8,285,364 4,798,314
Material and fuel used in exploration and development activities 5,750,773 2,891,765
Infrastructure development costs 1,404,817 1,231,391
Geological and geophysical 1,026,140 653,571
Other capitalized costs 4,967,221 3,334,630
Accumulated depletion (1,184,125) (229,406)
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$ 54,773,982 $ 42,802,405
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7. OTHER FIXED ASSETS, NET
Constructions Machinery Vehicles Office Other Total
and equipment equipment
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Cost
at April 1, 2005 $ 86,205 $ 234,200 $ 313,207 $ 128,983 $ 38,421 $ 801,016
Additions 63,067 279,413 7,858 42,488 53,899 446,725
Disposals - - - (349) (769) (1,118)
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at December 31, 2005 149,272 513,613 321,065 171,122 91,551 1,246,623
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Accumulated depreciation
at April 1, 2005 10,789 18,286 58,866 23,834 5,782 117,557
Charge for the period 9,124 20,971 68,154 15,243 22,105 135,597
Disposals - - - (349) (195) (544)
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at December 31, 2005 19,913 39,257 127,020 38,728 27,692 252,610
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Net book value at March
31, 2005 75,416 215,914 254,341 105,149 32,639 683,459
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Net book value at
December 31, 2005 $ 129,359 $ 474,356 $ 194,045 $ 132,394 $ 63,859 $ 994,013
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In accordance with FAS No. 19, Financial Accounting and Reporting by Oil
and Gas Producing Companies, depreciation related to support equipment and
facilities used in exploration and development activities in amount of $
112,613 was capitalized to oil and gas properties.
8. SHARE AND ADDITIONAL PAID IN CAPITAL
Common and preferred stock as of December 31, 2005 and March 31, 2005 are
as follows:
December 31, 2005 March 31, 2005
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value
Authorized 20,000,000 20,000,000
Issued and outstanding - -
Common stock, $0.001 par value
Authorized 100,000,000 100,000,000
Issued and outstanding 42,004,705 30,513,761
Reverse merger
During the period ended March 31, 2004, the Company completed a reverse
merger with BMB Holding, Inc. Additionally the Company:
a) Completed a private placement for the total amount of $11,113,562.
b) Converted a $2,000,000 debt to the shareholders of BMB Holding, Inc.
into equity.
c) Issued 200,000 shares of stock upon exercise of stock option worth
$200,000.
d) Completed a 10 for 1 reverse stock split.
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Acquisition
On May 24, 2004, the Company agreed to purchase the remaining 30% interest
of its minority interest partner in Emir Oil LLP in exchange for 3,500,000
shares of restricted Company common stock. On August 6, 2004, the Company
issued the 3,500,000 shares to its minority partner in Emir Oil LLP. The
aggregate purchase price was determined to be $19,075,000 using a price of
the Company's common shares on OTCBB on August 6, 2004 of $5.45 per share.
The entire purchase price has been allocated to oil and gas properties in
the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Private placements
On July 2, 2004, the Company sold an aggregate of 4,584,340 common shares
of the Company at $4.00 per share in a private placement offering. The
Company received $17,311,906 net of the agent fees and out of pocket
expenses.
On March 9, 2005, the Company sold an aggregate of 2,000,000 common shares
of the Company at $5.00 per share in a private placement offering. The
Company received $9,968,254 net of the agent fees and out of pocket
expenses.
On March 31, 2005, the Company sold an aggregate of 1,101,000 common
shares of the Company at $5.00 per share in a private placement offering.
On April 12, 2005 the Company received $5,221,685 net of the agent fees
and out of pocket expenses.
On December 23, 2005, the Company sold an aggregate of 9,166,667 common
shares of the Company at $6.00 per share in a private placement offering.
On December 29, 2005 the Company received $52,189,207 net of the agent
fees and out of pocket expenses.
Common stock sold in private placements as of December 31, 2005 is as
follows:
Number of Share price Gross amount Net amount
shares sold raised received
First private placement 4,830,494 $ 2.15-$ 2.50 $ 11,113,562 $ 9,935,874
Second private placement 4,584,340 $ 4.00 18,337,360 17,311,906
Third private placement 3,101,000 $ 5.00 15,505,000 15,189,939
Fourth private placement 9,166,667 $ 6.00 55,000,002 52,189,207
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21,682,501 $ 99,955,924 $ 94,626,926
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The offerings were made only to accredited investors in the United States
of America under Regulation D and pursuant to Regulation S to non-U.S.
Persons.
Share-Based Compensation
During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005 the shareholders of the
Company approved an incentive stock option plan (the "Plan") under which
directors, officers and key personnel may be granted options to purchase
common shares of the Company, as well as other stock based awards.
5,000,000 common shares were reserved for issuance under the Plan. The
Board determines the terms of options and other awards made under the
Plan. Under the terms of the Plan, no incentive stock options shall be
granted with an exercise price at a discount to the market.
Common Stock
On July 18, 2005, the Company granted common shares to Company's directors
and officers for past services rendered. The number of shares granted was
360,270. The shares were valued at $4.75 per share. This stock grant
vested immediately. Compensation expense in the amount of $1,711,283 was
recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Consolidated
Balance Sheet.
On July 18, 2005, the Company granted 90,000 restricted common shares to
three Company employees. Each employee's stock grants vest in three equal
tranches of 10,000 shares on the first, second and third anniversaries of
their employment with the Company. The first 10,000 shares of stock grants
were valued at $4.75 per share. The second 10,000 shares vested during the
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three months ended December 31, 2005 and were valued at $6.15 per share.
We record the fluctuations in the fair value of certain unvested stock
grants as a deferred compensation asset (reported as a reduction of
shareholders' equity on the balance sheet). This asset is amortized upon
vesting of related stock grants as non-cash compensation expense.
Compensation expense for vested stock grants in the amount of $109,000 has
been recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and
Consolidated Balance Sheet.
On July 18, 2005, the Company also granted common shares to legal counsel,
for the legal services rendered. The number of such stock grants has been
set at 18,947 shares at the price of $4.75 per share. Stock grants vest
immediately. Expense in the amount of $89,998 was recognized in the
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Consolidated Balance Sheet.
During the quarter ended September 30, 2005 the Company granted restricted
common shares to the Company's former co-chief executive officer and
president for services rendered. He was granted 70,526 shares. The shares
were valued at $5.02 per share. The stock grants vested immediately.
Compensation expense in the amount of $354,041 was recognized in the
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Stock Options
On July 18, 2005, the Company granted stock options to Company's directors
and officers for the past services rendered. These options grant the
directors and officers the right to purchase up to 779,730 shares of the
Company's common stock at an exercise price of $4.75 per share. The
options expire five years from the date of grant. Granted options vest
immediately. Compensation expense for options granted is determined based
on their fair value at the time of grant, the cost of which in the amount
of $1,569,223 was recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
On July 18, 2005, the Company granted options to legal counsel, for the
legal services rendered. These options grant legal counsel the right to
purchase up to 41,053 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise
price of $4.75 per share. The options expire five years from the date of
grant. Granted options vest immediately. Expense for options granted is
determined based on fair value of stocks at the time of grant, the cost of
which, $82,684, is recognized in the Consolidated Statements of
Operations.
Stock options outstanding and exercisable as of December 31, 2005 are as
follows:
Weighted Average
Number of Shares Exercise
Price
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As of March 31, 2005 60,000 $ 4.00
Granted 820,783 4.75
Exercised - -
Expired - -
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As of December 31, 2005 880,783 $ 4.70
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Additional information regarding outstanding options as of December 31,
2005 is as follows:
Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
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Weighted
Weighted Average Weighted Average
Range of Average Contractual Exercise Price
Exercise Price Options Exercise Price Life (years) Options
------------------ ----------------- --------------- ---------------------------------- ------------------
$ 4.00 - $ 4.75 880,783 $4.70 5.00 880,783 $4.70
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Warrants
On April 12, 2005, the Company granted warrants to placement agents in
connection with funds raised on the Company's behalf. These warrants grant
the placement agents the right to purchase up to 110,100 shares of the
Company's common stock at an exercise price of $5.00 per share. In October
2005, warrants to purchase 60,000 shares were exercised. These warrants
have been offset to the proceeds as a cost of capital. These warrants
expire on April 11, 2006.
On December 31, 2005, the Company granted warrants to placement agents in
connection with funds raised on the Company's behalf. These warrants grant
the placement agents the right to purchase up to 916,667 shares of the
Company's common stock at an exercise price of $6.00 per share. These
warrants have been offset to the proceeds as a cost of capital. These
warrants expire on June 30, 2007.
Warrants outstanding and exercisable as of December 31, 2005 are as
follows:
Weighted Average
Number of Shares Exercise
Price
----------------- ------------------------
As of March 31, 2005 1,084,341 $ 3.18
Granted 1,026,767 5.89
Exercised (753,534) 3.19
Expired (98,970) 2.50
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As of December 31, 2005 1,258,604 $ 5.44
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Additional information regarding warrants outstanding as of December 31,
2005 is as follows:
Warrants Outstanding Warrants Exercisable
------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------
Weighted Weighted Average
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Range of Average Contractual
Exercise Price Warrants Exercise Price Life (years) Warrants
------------------ ----------------- --------------- ---------------------------------- ------------------
$ 3.50 - $ 6.00 1,258,604 $5.44 1.89 1,258,604 $5.44
9. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company leases ground fuel tanks and other oil fuel storage facilities
and warehouses from Term Oil LLC. The lease expenses for the three months
ended December 31, 2005, totaled to $109,913. One of our shareholders is
an owner of Term Oil LLC.
During the three months ended September 30, 2005, the Company also
retained the services of several companies. Expenses for those services
rendered during the three months ended December 31, 2005, totaled to
$24,015. The suppliers which rendered services are affiliated with
shareholders of the Company.
10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Historical investments by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan made historical investments
in the ADE Block in total amount of $5,994,200. When the Company applies
for and is granted commercial production rights for the ADE Block, the
Company will be required to begin repaying these historical investments to
the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The terms of repayment will
be negotiated at the time the Company applies for commercial production
rights.
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Capital Commitments
Under the terms of its subsurface exploration contract, Emir Oil LLP is
required to spend a total of $32 million in exploration and development
activities on the ADE Block. To retain its rights under the contract, the
Company must spend a minimum of $6 million in 2006 and $4.5 million in
2007. We must also comply with the terms of the work program associated
with the contract, which includes the drilling of at least six additional
new wells by July 9, 2007. The failure to make these minimum capital
expenditures or to comply with the terms of the work program could result
in the loss of the subsurface exploration contract.
Litigation
In December 2003, a lawsuit was filed in Florida naming the Company as one
of the defendants. The claim of breach of contract, unjust enrichment,
breach of fiduciary duty, conversion and violation of a Florida trade
secret statute in connection with a business plan for the development
Aksaz, Dolinnoe and Emir oil and gas fields owned by Emir Oil LLP. The
plaintiffs seek unspecified compensatory and exemplary damages. The
parties have mutually agreed to dismiss this lawsuit without prejudice.
In April 2005, Sokol Holdings, Inc., filed a complaint in United States
District Court, Southern District of New York alleging that the Company
wrongfully induced Mr. Tolmakov, Director of Emir Oil, to breach a
contract under which Mr. Tolmakov had agreed to sell to Sokol 70% of his
90% interest in Emir Oil LLP. Sokol Holdings, Inc. seeks damages in an
unspecified amount exceeding $75,000 to be determined at trial, punitive
damages, specific performance in the form of an order compelling BMB to
relinquish its interest in Emir and the underlying interest in the ADE
fields to Sokol Holdings, Inc. and such other relief as the court finds
just and reasonable.
In October 2005, Sokol Holdings amended its complaint in New York to add
Brian Savage and Thomas Sinclair as plaintiffs and adding Credifinance
Capital, Inc., and Credifinance Securities, Ltd., (collectively
"Credifinance") as defendants in the matter. The amended complaint alleges
tortious interference with contract, specific performance, breach of
contract, unjust enrichment, breach of fiduciary duty, conversion,
misappropriation of trade secrets, tortuous interference with fiduciary
duty and aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty in connection with a
business plan for the development of the Aksaz, Dolinnoe and Emir oil and
gas fields owned by Emir Oil, LLP. The plaintiffs seek damages in an
amount to be determined at trial, punitive damages, specific performance
and such other relief as the Court finds just and reasonable.
The Company is confident that the matters shall be resolved in the
Company's favor. The Company has retained legal counsels to protect its
interests. In the opinion of the Company's management and legal counsels,
the resolution of those lawsuits will not have a material adverse effect
on Company's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
In November 2005, we learned that the Company has been added as a
defendant in a lawsuit filed by Bank CenterCredit against Optima Systems,
LLP, KazOvoshProm Company, LLP and Intexi LLP and a number of other
parties. The lawsuit was filed in the Special Interregional Economic Court
of Almaty, Kazakhstan. Under Kazakh law, it is illegal for a party to
purchase stock of a bank with borrowed funds. The lawsuit alleges that
Optima Systems, KazOvoshProm Company and Intexi illegally purchased shares
of Bank CenterCredit in open market transactions in the Kazakhstan Stock
Market from a number of parties, including BMB Munai, with borrowed funds.
Bank CenterCredit has delivered a letter to the Company confirming that
its has been joined in this matter to comply with the procedural
requirements of Kazakh law. In the letter, the Bank acknowledges that the
Company acted as a party to the transaction as a good faith seller of
shares of the Bank. The Bank further acknowledges that the case has no
property or material nature as it relates to BMB Munai. The Bank also
guarantees to reimburse the Company for any expenses it may incur in
connection with the litigation.
In the opinion of management and the Company's counsel in Kazakhstan, the
resolution of this lawsuit will not have a material adverse effect on the
Company's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
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11. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
As of December 31, 2005 and March 31, 2005 marketable securities of
$670,905 and $788,921, respectively, are held in short term repurchase
agreements for securities issued by Kazakhstan banks and Kazakhstan
financial institutions. As of December 31, 2005 and March 31, 2005 cash
and cash equivalents include deposits in Kazakhstan banks in the amount
$1,268,381 and $9,090,276, respectively. As of December 31, 2005 and March
31, 2005 the Company made advance payments to Kazakhstan companies and
government bodies in the amount $3,793,658 and $4,301,342, respectively.
As of December 31, 2005 and March 31, 2005 trade accounts receivable of
$800,584 and $132,400, respectively, are with the Kazakhstan companies.
Restricted cash reflected in the long-term assets consists of $155,973
deposited in a Kazakhstan bank and restricted to meet possible
environmental obligations according to the regulations of Kazakhstan.
Furthermore, the primary asset of the Company is Emir Oil LLP; an entity
formed under the laws of the Republic Kazakhstan.
12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent to the quarter ended December 31, 2005, the Company entered
into a separation agreement with an employee of the Company where the
Company agreed, among other conditions, to issue to the employee 50,000
restricted common shares of the Company; and grant to the employee an
option to purchase up to 100,000 shares of the Company's restricted common
stock at $7.40 per share expiring five years from the date of grant.
Subsequent to the quarter ended December 31, 2005, a placement agent
exercised stock warrants for 83,980 shares at the exercise price of $4.
13. RESTATEMENT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In response to comments raised by the staff of the Securities and Exchange
Commission, the Company commenced a re-evaluation of its estimated proved
reserves. Based on the Company's internal review, and after consultation
with the Audit Committee of the Company's Board of Directors and
independent registered public accounting firm, on March 22, 2006, the
Company determined it was necessary to restate its Consolidated Balance
Sheet as of December 31, 2005 to correct its accounting for oil and gas
properties and Consolidated Statements of Loss for three months ended
December 31, 2005, nine months ended December 31, 2005 and for the period
from inception (May 6, 2003) to December 31, 2005 to correct its
accounting for depletion expense.
The primary effect of the correction discussed above resulted in the
Company reducing the long-term asset "Oil and Gas Properties, Full Cost
Method, Less Accumulated Depreciation" by $803,238 on its Consolidated
Balance Sheet and additional accrual of depletion expense by $305,951 on
its Consolidated Statement of Loss for three months ended December 31,
2005 and by $803,238 on its Consolidated Statements of Loss for nine
months ended December 31, 2005 and for the period from inception (May 6,
2003) to December 31, 2005.
Following is a summary of the effects of these adjustments on the
Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2005 and
Consolidated Statements of Loss for three months ended December 31, 2005,
nine months ended December 31, 2005 and the period from inception (May 6,
2003) to December 31, 2005:
Balance sheet/Statement of loss items As restated As previously reported
December 31, 2005:
Oil and Gas Properties, Full Cost Method,
Less Accumulated Depreciation $ 54,773,982 $ 55,577,220
Total long term assets 55,980,070 56,783,308
Total assets 118,989,197 119,792,435
Deficit accumulated during the development
stage (8,536,144) (7,732,906)
Total shareholders' equity 113,816,872 114,620,110
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 118,989,197 119,792,435
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For the three months ended
December 31, 2005:
Depletion $ (451,029) $ (145,078)
Total expenses (2,226,442) (1,920,491)
(Loss)/income from operations (167,650) 138,301
(Loss)/income before income taxes (52,942) 253,009
(Loss)/income before minority interest (52,942) 253,009
Net (loss)/income (52,942) 253,009
(Loss)/income per common share (basic) (0.0016) 0.0076
(Loss)/income per common share (diluted) (0.0016) 0.0073
For the nine months ended
December 31, 2005:
Depletion $ (1,116,673) $ (313,435)
Total expenses (9,105,351) (8,302,113)
Loss from operations (4,998,586) (4,195,348)
Loss before income taxes (4,798,004) (3,994,766)
Loss before minority interest (4,798,004) (3,994,766)
Net loss (4,798,004) (3,994,766)
Loss per common share (basic and diluted) (0.1468) (0.1223)
For the period from inception
(May 6, 2003) to December 31, 2005:
Depletion $ (1,184,125) $ (380,887)
Total expenses (14,491,357) (13,688,119)
Loss from operations (9,410,946) (8,607,708)
Loss before income taxes (8,453,817) (7,650,579)
Loss before minority interest (8,454,160) (7,650,922)
Net loss (8,536,144) (7,732,906)
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No dealer, salesperson or other person is authorized to give any
information or to represent anything not contained in this prospectus. You must
not rely on any unauthorized information or representations. This prospectus is
an offer to sell only the shares offered hereby, but only under circumstances
and in jurisdictions where it is lawful to do so. The information contained in
this prospectus is current only as of its date.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Summary.......................................................................2
Risk Factors..................................................................5
Use of Proceeds..............................................................12
Selling Security Holders.....................................................12
Plan of Distribution.........................................................16
Legal Proceedings............................................................17
Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons.................19
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management...............22
Description of Securities....................................................24
Interest of Named Experts and Counsel........................................26
Disclosure of Commission Position of Indemnification for
Securities Act Liabilities.................................................26
Business and Properties......................................................26
Management's Discussion of Analysis of Results of Operations
and Financial Condition......................................................38
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions...............................50
Market for Common Equity and Related Stockholders Matters....................52
Executive Compensation.......................................................54
Change in and Disagreements with Accountant Disclosure.......................54
Financial Statements........................................................F-1
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
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INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Section 78.7502 of the General Corporation Law of Nevada permits a
corporation to indemnify any person who was, or is, or is threatened to be made
a party in a completed, pending or threatened proceeding, whether civil,
criminal, administrative or investigative (except an action by or in the right
of the corporation), by reason of being or having been an officer, director,
employee or agent of the corporation or serving in certain capacities at the
request of the corporation. Indemnification may include attorneys' fees,
judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement. The person to be indemnified
must either (i) not be liable under Nevada law to the corporation, its
stockholders or its creditors or (ii) have acted in good faith and in a manner
he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of
the corporation and, with respect to any criminal action, such person must have
had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful.
With respect to actions by or in the right of the corporation,
indemnification may not be made for any claim, issue or matter as to which such
a person has been finally adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to be
liable to the corporation or for amounts paid in settlement to the corporation,
unless and only to the extent that the court in which the action was brought or
other court of competent jurisdiction determines upon application that in view
of all circumstances the person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity
for such expenses as the court deems proper.
Unless indemnification is ordered by a court, the determination to pay
indemnification must be made by the stockholders, by a majority vote of a quorum
of our board of directors who were not parties to the action, suit or
proceeding, or in certain circumstances by independent legal counsel in a
written opinion. Section 78.751 of the General Corporation Law of Nevada permits
the articles of incorporation or bylaws to provide for payment to an indemnified
person of the expenses of defending an action as incurred upon receipt of an
undertaking by or on behalf of such person to repay the amount if it is
ultimately determined by a court of competent jurisdiction that the person is
not entitled to indemnification.
Section 78.7502 also provides that to the extent a director, officer,
employee or agent has been successful on the merits or otherwise in the defense
of any such action, he or she must be indemnified by the corporation against
expenses, including attorneys' fees, actually and reasonably incurred in
connection with the defense.
Our Articles of Incorporation limit liability of its Officers and
Directors to the full extent permitted by the laws of the State of Nevada.
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OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION
The following table sets forth the estimated costs and expenses we will
pay in connection with the offering described in this registration statement.
Amount
Expense Maximum
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SEC Registration Fees $ 15,187
Accounting fees and expenses 75,000*
Legal fees and expenses 150,000*
Printing and mailing expenses 10,000*
Transfer and miscellaneous expenses 5,000*
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Total $ 255,187*
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* Estimates.
RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES
We have issued the following equity securities, which were not
registered under the Securities Act of 1933, during the past three years.
On November 19, 2003 we granted two options to Credifinance Securities
Limited for services rendered and to be rendered by Credifinance as our agent in
connection with private placements of our securities made in November 2003.
Georges Benarroch, a Company director is also the CEO of Credifinance and may be
deemed to be a related party. The first option granted Credifinance the right to
purchase up to 200,000 restricted common shares for $1.00 per share for a period
of five years. On December 12, 2003 Credifinance exercised this option and
purchased 200,000 post-split shares. The second option grants Credifinance the
right to purchase up to 142,857 shares of our common stock at an exercise price
of $3.50 per share for a period of five years. The options and the common shares
issued and to be issued pursuant to the exercise of the options have been and
will be issued without registration under the Securities Act of 1933 in reliance
upon an exemption from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities
Act of 1933.
In connection with the Agreement and Plan of Merger, on November 25,
2003 we issued 14,857,143 shares of restricted common stock to the seven
shareholders of BMB Holding, Inc., in exchange for their 1,000 shares of BMB
Holding, Inc. The shares were issued without registration under the Securities
Act of 1933 in reliance upon exemptions from registration pursuant to
Regulations S of the Securities Act Rules and Section 4(2) of the Securities Act
of 1933.
On November 26, 2003 we sold 1,680,000 shares of our restricted common
stock for $4,200,000. These shares were issued without registration under the
Securities Act of 1933 in reliance upon an exemption from registration pursuant
to Regulations S of the Securities Act Rules.
On November 26, 2003 we sold 2,750,494 shares of our restricted common
stock to six accredited investors for $5,913,562 in a private placement. The
shares were issued without registration under the Securities Act of 1933 in
reliance on an exemption from registration pursuant to Rule 506 of Regulation D
of Securities Act Rules.
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On December 12, 2003 Credifinance exercised the over-allotment option
it was granted in connection with the above placements to acquire an additional
400,000 shares. These shares were issued to two persons for $1,000,000 in
reliance upon an exemption from registrations pursuant to Regulation S of the
Securities Act Rules.
In August 2004 we issued 3,500,000 shares of restricted common stock to
acquire the 30% interest in Emir Oil, LLP from our minority partner. These
shares were issued without registration under the Securities Act of 1933 in
reliance upon an exemption from registration pursuant to Regulations S of the
Securities Act Rules.
In October 2004 we agreed to grant stock options under our 2004 Stock
Incentive Plan to Gary Lerner, who, at the time was our corporate secretary, to
purchase 60,000 shares of our common stock. The options have an exercise price
of $4.00 per share and expire in October 2009. The warrants were issued without
registration under the Securities Act of 1933 in reliance upon Section 4(2) of
the Securities Act of 1933.
During April 2006, Mr. Lerner exercised option to purchase 7,200 shares
of our common stock at a price of $4.00 per share. The shares were issued
without registration under the Securities Act of 1933 in reliance upon Section
4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.
During the quarter ended September 30, 2004 we issued 4,584,340
restricted common shares to investors for $4.00 per share, raising gross
proceeds of $18,337,360 in a private placement. The shares were issued without
registration under the Securities Act of 1933 in reliance upon exemptions from
registration pursuant to Regulations S and Rule 506 of Regulation D of the
Securities Act Rules.
In connection with the private placement, at the Closing of the private
placement we granted placement agent warrants to Aton Securities, Inc., and
Credifinance Securities, Ltd., a related company through a common director, in
the amounts of 309,454 and 148,980 respectively, to purchase shares of our
common stock at $4.00 per share. These warrants are immediately exercisable and
expire at various times with the earliest warrants expiring on January 31, 2006
and the latest warrants expiring on March 19, 2006. The warrants were issued
without registration under the Securities Act of 1933 in reliance upon
exemptions from registration pursuant to Regulations S of the Securities Act
Rules and Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.
On October 12, 2005 Aton International, Inc., exercised the above
referenced option and acquired 309,454 shares of our restricted common stock for
$1,237,816. The shares were issued without registration under the Securities Act
of 1933 in reliance upon Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.
Between January 19, 2006 and March 22, 2006, Credifinance exercised the
above referenced options and acquired 148,980 shares of our restricted common
stock for $595,560. The shares were issued without registration pursuant to
Regulation S of the Securities Act Rules.
During and subsequent to the quarter ended March 31, 2005 we issued
3,101,000 restricted common shares to investors for $5.00 per share, raising
gross proceeds of $15,505,000 in a private placement. The shares were issued
without registration under the Securities Act of 1933 in reliance upon
exemptions from registration pursuant to Regulations S and Rule 506 of
Regulation D of the Securities Act Rules.
On April 12, 2005 we granted placement agent warrants to Aton
Securities and Credifinance, a related company through a common director, in the
amounts of 60,000 and 50,100 respectively, to purchase shares of our common
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stock at $5.00 per share. These warrants are immediately exercisable and expire
on April 11, 2006. The warrants were issued without registration under the
Securities Act of 1933 in reliance upon exemptions from registration pursuant to
Regulations S of the Securities Act Rules and Section 4(2) of the Securities Act
of 1933.
On October 12, 2005, Aton Securities, Inc., exercised the above
referenced option and acquired 60,000 shares of our restricted common stock for
$300,000. The shares were issued without registration under the Securities Act
of 1933 in reliance upon Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.
On April 10, 2006, Credifinance exercised the above referenced options
and acquired 50,100 shares of our restricted common stock for $250,500. The
shares were issued without registration pursuant to Regulation S of the
Securities Act Rules.
In May and June 2005 Credifinance exercised warrants granted in
December 2003 to purchase 275,050 common shares for $2.15 per share and 109,030
common shares for $2.50 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of $863,933.
These shares were issued without registration under the Securities Act of 1933
in reliance upon an exemption from registration pursuant to Regulations S of the
Securities Act Rules.
On July 18, 2005 our Board of Directors approved stock option grants
and restricted stock awards under our 2004 Stock Incentive Plan subject to
acceptance of those grants by the parties to whom they were granted. The total
number of options and restricted stock grants was 820,783 and 469,217,
respectively. The options are exercisable at a price of $4.75, the closing price
of the Company's common stock on the OTCBB on July 18, 2005. The options will
expire five years from the grant date. Of the restricted stock grants, 389,217
vested immediately. The remaining shares will vest to the three individuals to
whom they were granted in equal amounts upon the one year, two year and three
year anniversaries of their employment with the Company. Among the parties
receiving stock options and restricted stock grants were the following executive
officers and directors:
Name Positions with Company Options Granted Restricted Stock Granted
- ------------------------- ------------------------ ---------------------- ------------------------------
Boris Cherdabayev CEO and Director 410,256 189,744
Anuar Kulmagambetov Former CFO 232,632 107,368
Georges Benarroch Director 68,421 31,579
Valery Tolkachev Director 68,421 31,579
Of the eight people receiving grants, seven were non-U.S. persons. The options
and restricted stock grants were made without registration under the Securities
Act of 1933 in reliance upon exemptions from registration pursuant to
Regulations S of the Securities Act Rules and Section 4(2) of the Securities Act
of 1933.
On December 23, 2005, we completed a private placement of our common
shares to U.S. Qualified Institutional Buyers and non-U.S. investors for
$50,000,000. Additionally, the private placement included a 10% over allotment
option to the placement agent, Aton Securities, which was fully subscribed for.
We received subscriptions for the following:
Date of Sale Number of Shares Price per Share Exemption Relied Upon
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December 23, 2005 8,174,667 $6.00 Regulation S
December 23, 2005 992,000 $6.00 Regulation D
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Total proceeds from the private placement were $55,000,002. From the
total proceeds, we paid the placement agent a cash fee totaling 5% of the total
proceeds raised, or $2,750,000. We also reimbursed the placement agent for
expenses incurred up to $50,000. We issued warrants to the placement agent to
purchase restricted common stock equal to 10% of the total shares sold or
916,667 shares. The exercise price of the warrants is $6.00 per share. The
warrants are immediately exercisable and expire on June 30, 2007. The placement
agent is not an officer, director or greater than 10% shareholder of the
Company.
As set forth above, the shares were issued without registration under
the Securities Act of 1933 in reliance upon exemptions from registration
pursuant to Rule 506 of Regulation D and Regulations S of the rules and
regulations promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission under the
Securities Act of 1933. The warrants were issued without registration under the
Securities Act of 1933 in reliance upon Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of
1933.
In January 2006, Credifinance Capital Corp. exercised warrants granted
in July 2004 to purchase 83,980 common shares for $4 per share for an aggregate
purchase price of $335,920. The shares were issued without registration pursuant
to Regulation S of the rules and regulations promulgated by the Securities and
Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933. There was no underwriter
involved in this transaction.
During January 2006, we entered into a separation agreement with our
former CFO, Anuar Kulmagambetov, to issue Mr. Kulmagambetov 50,000 restricted
common shares of the Company; and an option to purchase up to 100,000 shares of
the Company's restricted common stock at $7.40 per share expiring five years
from the date of grant. The shares an the option were issued without
registration pursuant to Regulation S of the rules and regulations promulgated
by the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933.
On May 12, 2006, Aton International, Ltd., exercised warrants granted
in December 2005 to purchase 916,667 restricted common shares for $6.00 per
shares for an aggregate purchase price of $5,500,002. The shares were issued
without registration pursuant to Regulation S of the rules and regulations
promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act
of 1933.
UNDERTAKINGS
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities
Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of
BMB Munai, Inc. pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, we have been
advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such
indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is,
therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against
such liabilities (other than the payment by us of expenses incurred or paid by a
director, officer or controlling person of BMB Munai, Inc. in the successful
defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer
or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, we
will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by
controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the
question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as
expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such
issue.
We hereby undertake to:
(1) File, during any period in which it offers or sells securities, a
post-effective amendment to this registration statement to:
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(i) Include any prospectus required by section 10(a)(3) of the
Securities Act;
(ii) Reflect in the prospectus any facts or events which, individually
or together, represent a fundamental change in the information in the
registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease
in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered
would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or
high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of
prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the
aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than a 20% change
in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the "Calculation of
Registration Fee" table in the effective registration statement; and
(iii) Include any additional or changed material information on the
plan of distribution.
(2) For determining liability under the Securities Act treat each post-effective
amendment as a new registration statement of the securities offered, and the
offering of the securities at that time to be the initial bona fide offering.
(3) File a post-effective amendment to remove from registration any of the
securities that remain unsold at the end of the offering.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 the
Registrant has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in Almaty, Kazakhstan on
this 17th day of May, 2006.
BMB MUNAI, INC.
/s/ Boris Cherdabayev
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Boris Cherdabayev, Chief Executive Officer
/s/ Sanat Kasymov
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Sanat Kasymov, Chief Financial Officer
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Power of Attorney
We, the undersigned directors and/or officers of BMB Munai, Inc. (the
"Company"), hereby severally constitute and appoint Boris Cherdabayev, Chief
Executive Officer, and Sanat Kasymov, Chief Financial Officer, and each of them
individually, with full powers of substitution and resubstitution, our true and
lawful attorneys, with full powers to them and each of them to sign for us, in
our names and in the capacities indicated below, the Registration Statement on
Form SB-2 filed with the SEC, and any and all amendments to said Registration
Statement (including post-effective amendments), and any registration statement
filed pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act of 1933 in connection
with the registration under the Securities Act of 1933 of the Company's equity
securities, and to file or cause to be filed the same, with all exhibits thereto
and other documents in connection therewith, with the SEC, granting unto said
attorneys, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and
every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith,
as fully to all intents and purposes as each of them might or could do in
person, and hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys, and each of
them, or their substitute or substitutes, shall do or cause to be done by virtue
of this Power of Attorney.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 this
Registration Statement was signed by the following persons in the capacities
indicated on October 21, 2005:
Signature Title(s)
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/s/ Boris Cherdabayev Chairman, Chief Executive Officer
- ------------------------------------ (principal executive officer) and
Boris Cherdabayev Director
/s/ Sanat Kasymov Chief Financial officer (principal
- ------------------------------------ financial and accounting officer)
Sanat Kasymov
/s/ Georges Benarroch Director
- ------------------------------------
Georges Benarroch
/s/ Troy Nilson Director
- ------------------------------------
Troy Nilson
/s/ Stephen Smoot Director
- ------------------------------------
Stephen Smoot
/s/ Valery Tolkachev Director
- ------------------------------------
Valery Tolkachev
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit Description
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3.1 Articles of Incorporation(1)
3.2 By-Laws of BMB Munai, Inc. (1)
5.1 Opinion of Poulton & Yordan(3)
10.1 BMB Munai, Inc., 2004 Stock Incentive Plan(2)
21.1 Subsidiaries of the Company(2)
23.1 Consent of BDO Kazakhstanaudit*
23.2 Consent of Poulton & Yordan (contained in Exhibit 5.1 hereto)
23.3 Consent of Chapman Petroleum Engineering, Ltd.*
* Filed herewith.
(1) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed
on January 18, 2005.
(2) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement on
Form 14-A filed on September 20, 2004.
(3) As filed
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