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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 1998
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _______ to ________
COMMISSION FILE NO. 0-9092
CHENIERE ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
95-4352386
(I. R. S. Identification No.)
1200 SMITH STREET, SUITE 1740
HOUSTON, TEXAS
(Address or principal place of business)
77002-4312
(Zip Code)
(713) 659-1361
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] NO [ ].
As of July 9, 1998, there were 16,207,082 shares of Cheniere Energy, Inc.
Common Stock, $.003 par value, issued and outstanding.
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CHENIERE ENERGY, INC.
INDEX TO FORM 10-Q
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheet...................................................3
Consolidated Statement of Operations.........................................4
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity...............................5
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.........................................6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements...................................7
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations........................................................9
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds....................................10
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.............................................10
SIGNATURES....................................................................................11
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CHENIERE ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(Unaudited)
June 30, December 31,
1998 1997
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash $ 1,051,883 $ 787,523
Accounts Receivable 125,724 102,330
Debt Issuance Costs, net 65,979 224,306
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets 90,306 10,543
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 1,333,892 1,124,702
OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES, full cost method
Unevaluated 18,168,208 16,534,054
FIXED ASSETS, net 110,966 46,871
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 19,613,066 $ 17,705,627
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities $ 295,111 $ 369,766
Notes Payable 2,180,000 2,000,000
Note Payable - Related Party 2,000,000 2,000,000
Less: Cost of Detachable Warrants (2,320) (84,167)
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 4,472,791 4,285,599
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common Stock, $.003 par value
Authorized: 45,000,000 shares
Issued and Outstanding: 16,207,082 shares at June 30, 1998;
14,457,866 at December 31, 1997 48,622 43,374
Preferred Stock, $.0001 par value
Authorized: 5,000,000 shares
Issued and Outstanding: none - -
Additional Paid-in-Capital 17,897,645 15,563,330
Deficit Accumulated During the Development Stage (2,805,992) (2,186,676)
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 15,140,275 13,420,028
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 19,613,066 $ 17,705,627
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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CHENIERE ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months For the Six Months
Ended June 30, Ended June 30, Cumulative
----------------------------- ----------------------------- from the Date
1998 1997 1998 1997 of Inception
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Revenue $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
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General and Administrative Expenses 436,435 379,321 631,829 754,342 2,896,127
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Loss from Operations Before Other Income
and Income Taxes (436,435) (379,321) (631,829) (754,342) (2,896,127)
Interest Income 6,619 19,822 12,513 46,978 129,136
Interest Expense - - - - (39,001)
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Loss From Operations Before Income Taxes (429,816) (359,499) (619,316) (707,364) (2,805,992)
Provision for Income Taxes - - - - -
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Net Loss $ (429,816) $ (359,499) $ (619,316) $ (707,364) $ (2,805,992)
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Net Loss Per Share (basic and diluted) $ (0.03) $ (0.03) $ (0.04) $ (0.06) $ (0.23)
Weighted Average Number of Shares
Outstanding 15,865,084 13,014,691 14,891,462 12,598,564 12,395,861
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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CHENIERE ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Unaudited)
Common Stock Additional Total
--------------------- Paid-In Retained Sockholders'
Per Share Shares Amount Capital Deficit Equity
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Sale of Shares on April 9, 1996 $ 0.012 6,242,422 $ 18,727 $ 56,276 $ - $ 75,003
Sale of Shares on May 5, 1996 1.50 2,000,000 6,000 2,994,000 - 3,000,000
Issuance of Shares to an Employee
on July 1, 1996 1.00 30,000 90 29,910 - 30,000
Issuance of Shares in Reorganization to
Former Bexy Shareholders - 600,945 1,803 (1,803) - -
Sale of Shares on July 30, 1996 2.00 50,000 150 99,850 - 100,000
Sale of Shares on August 1, 1996 2.00 508,400 1,525 1,015,275 - 1,016,800
Sale of Shares on August 30, 1996 2.00 500,000 1,500 998,500 - 1,000,000
Expenses Related to Offerings - - - (686,251) - (686,251)
Issuance of Warrants - - - 12,750 - 12,750
Net Loss - - - - (121,847) (121,847)
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Balance - August 31, 1996 9,931,767 29,795 4,518,507 (121,847) 4,426,455
Sale of Shares on September 12, 1996 2.00 50,000 150 99,850 - 100,000
Sale of Shares on September 16, 1996 2.00 80,250 241 160,259 - 160,500
Conversion of Debt 2.00 105,000 315 209,685 - 210,000
Sale of Shares on October 30, 1996 2.25 457,777 1,373 1,028,627 - 1,030,000
Issuance of Warrants - - - 6,450 - 6,450
Sale of Shares on December 6, 1996 2.25 475,499 1,426 1,068,448 - 1,069,874
Sale of Shares on December 9, 1996 2.50 400,000 1,200 998,800 - 1,000,000
Sale of Shares on December 11, 1996 2.25 22,222 67 49,933 - 50,000
Sale of Shares on December 19, 1996 2.50 200,000 600 499,400 - 500,000
Sale of Shares on December 20, 1996 2.50 220,000 660 549,340 - 550,000
Sale of Shares on February 28, 1997 4.25 352,947 1,059 1,498,967 - 1,500,026
Sale of Shares on March 4, 1997 4.25 352,947 1,059 1,498,966 - 1,500,025
Sale of Shares on May 22, 1997 3.00 535,000 1,605 1,603,395 - 1,605,000
Issuance of Shares to Adjust Prices of
Shares Sold on February 28 and March 4 - 294,124 883 (883) - -
Sale of Shares on June 26, 1997 3.00 33,333 100 99,900 - 100,000
Sale of Shares on July 24, 1997 3.00 250,000 750 749,250 - 750,000
Issuance of Shares in Connection with
Financial Advisory Services 3.125 200,000 600 624,400 - 625,000
Sale of Shares on July 30, 1997 3.00 100,000 300 299,700 - 300,000
Sale of Shares on August 19, 1997 3.00 100,000 300 299,700 - 300,000
Expenses Related to Offerings - - - (1,153,441) - (1,153,441)
Net Loss - - - - (1,676,468) (1,676,468)
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Balance - August 31, 1997 14,160,866 42,483 14,709,253 (1,798,315) 12,953,421
Sale of Shares on September 15, 1997 3.00 67,000 201 200,799 - 201,000
Sale of Shares on September 16, 1997 3.00 130,000 390 389,610 - 390,000
Expenses related to offerings (74,532) (74,532)
Issuance of Warrants and Shares with
Bridge Notes on December 15, 1997 2.375 100,000 300 338,200 338,500
Net Loss - - - (388,361) (388,361)
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Balance - December 31, 1997 14,457,866 43,374 15,563,330 (2,186,676) 13,420,028
Sale of Shares on April 8, 1998 2.00 530,000 1,590 1,058,410 - 1,060,000
Issuance of Shares in Settlement of
Charges for Previous Legal Services 1.40 70,000 210 97,790 - 98,000
Sale of Shares on May 29, 1998 2.00 22,000 66 43,934 - 44,000
Sale of Shares on June 4, 1998 1.40 890,644 2,672 1,244,230 - 1,246,902
Expenses related to offerings - - (113,000) - (113,000)
Issuance of Shares to Adjust Prices of
Shares Sold on April 8 and May 29 236,572 710 (710) - -
Issuance of Warrants with
Bridge Notes on June 4, 1998 - - 3,661 - 3,661
Net Loss - - - (619,316) (619,316)
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Balance - June 30, 1998 16,207,082 48,622 17,897,645 (2,805,992) 15,140,275
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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CHENIERE ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
June 30, Cumulative
-------------------------- from the Date
1998 1997 of Inception
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Loss $ (619,316) $(707,364) $(2,805,992)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to
Net Cash Used by Operating Activities:
Depreciation and Amortization 18,225 4,104 33,032
Compensation Paid in Common Stock - - 654,400
(Increase) in Accounts Receivable (23,394) - (125,724)
Increase in Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets (79,763) (65,248) (90,306)
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (74,655) 64,645 295,111
Decrease in Avances from Officers - (961) -
Non-Cash Interest Expense (Issuance of Warrants) - - 19,200
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NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES $ (778,903) (704,824) (2,020,279)
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of Fixed Assets (82,320) (7,944) (143,998)
Proceeds from Sales of Oil and Gas Seismic Data - - 46,000
Oil and Gas Property Additions (1,390,319) (6,000,000) (17,940,346)
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NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (1,472,639) (6,007,944) (18,038,344)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from Issuance of Notes with Detachable Warrants 180,000 - 4,605,000
Proceeds from Issuance of Notes - - 500,000
Repayment of Notes Payable - - (715,000)
Sale of Common Stock 2,448,902 4,705,051 18,747,730
Offering Costs (113,000) (266,140) (2,027,224)
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 2,515,902 4,438,911 21,110,506
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH 264,360 (2,273,857) 1,051,883
CASH - BEGINNING OF PERIOD 787,523 2,419,264 -
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CASH - END OF PERIOD $ 1,051,883 $ 145,407 $ 1,051,883
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash Paid for Interest $ 201,978 $ - $ 224,331
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Cash Paid for Income Taxes $ - $ - $ -
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
The Company issued 105,000 shares of common stock upon the conversion of
$210,000 of notes payable in September 1996. In conjunction with its
December 1997 Bridge Financing, the Company issued 100,000 shares of common
stock, valued at
$237,500 and recorded as debt issuance costs. In the same financing,
1,333,334 warrants were issued, valued at $101,000. The amortization of
such debt issuance and warrant costs was included in interest expense
which was capitalized as a cost of oil and gas properties.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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CHENIERE ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The unaudited consolidated financial statements of Cheniere Energy,
Inc. ("Cheniere" or the "Company") have been prepared in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and
with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X.
Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required
by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.
In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring
adjustments necessary for a fair presentation, have been included.
For further information, refer to the financial statements and
footnotes included in the Company's Transition Report on Form 10-K for the four
months ended December 31, 1997. Interim results are not necessarily indicative
of results to be expected for the full fiscal year ended December 31, 1998.
The Company is currently a development stage enterprise and reports as
such under the provisions of SFAS No. 7. The Company's future business will be
in the field of oil and gas exploration and exploitation.
NOTE 2 - NOTES PAYABLE
In December 1997, Cheniere completed the private placement of a
$4,000,000 bridge financing (the "December 1997 Bridge Financing"). The senior
term notes payable issued by Cheniere had an initial maturity date of March 15,
1998 which has been extended to September 15, 1998. The senior term notes bear
interest, which is payable quarterly, at an annual rate of 9.9% (LIBOR plus 4%).
The securities purchase agreements which govern the bridge financing specify
that, during the term of the notes, capital raised by the Company in excess of
$5,000,000 must be directed to the repayment of the senior term notes.
In connection with the December 1997 Bridge Financing, Cheniere issued
100,000 shares of common stock and 4-year warrants to purchase 1,333,334 shares
of common stock at $2-3/8 per share. Additional warrants to purchase 266,667
shares of Cheniere common stock will be issued for each month the notes remain
outstanding during the period from March 15, 1998 through September 15, 1998.
The common stock issued at closing was recorded as a debt issuance cost at the
then-current market price for the shares.
In June 1998 the Company issued $180,000 in short-term notes with
detachable warrants to purchase 83,334 shares of common stock at an exercise
price of $2.00 per share on or before June 4, 2002. The notes bear interest at
9.7% (LIBOR plus 4%) and mature on August 14, 1998.
NOTE 3 - COMMON STOCK ISSUANCE
During the six months ended June 30, 1998, the Company completed four
private placements of its common stock pursuant to Regulation D under the
Securities Act of 1933 (the "Act"). In April 1998 Cheniere issued 530,000
shares, generating net proceeds of $1,018,000. In May 1998 the Company issued
22,000 shares with proceeds of $44,000 and an additional 70,000 shares in
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partial payment of legal charges related principally to previous offerings of
the Company's common stock. In June 1998 Cheniere issued 890,644 shares of
common stock, generating net proceeds of $1,175,900. Because the June private
placement was issued at a price of $1.40 per share, the Company also issued in
June 236,572 additional shares to the stockholders who had purchased shares in
April and May at $2.00 per share.
NOTE 4 - STOCK OPTIONS
On January 1, 1998, the Company granted options to certain employees
under the Cheniere Energy, Inc. 1997 Stock Option Plan. Options covering a total
of 100,000 shares of common stock were granted, exercisable at $3.00 per share,
vesting 25% at each of the first four anniversaries of the dates of grant and
expiring on the fifth anniversary dates of the grants.
On April 7, 1998, the Company's Board of Directors elected a new
outside director. This director was granted options to purchase 35,000 shares of
the Company's Common Stock at an exercise price of $3.00 per share, the quoted
market price on the date of grant. These options vest 22,500 on April 7, 1999,
and 12,500 on April 7, 2000, and will expire on April 7, 2002. All of the
options described in this Note 4 were issued pursuant to an exemption from the
securities registration provisions of the Securities Act of 1933 contained in
Section 4(2).
NOTE 5-RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In conjunction with certain of the Company's private placements of
equity, placement fees have been paid to Investors Administration Services,
Limited ("IAS"), a company in which the brother of the Company's Co-Chairman,
Charif Souki, is a principal. Payments to IAS totaled $113,000 during the six
months ended June 30, 1998.
On June 4, 1998 short-term advances totaling $592,000 were received
from the Company's Co-Chairman William Forster and from family members of Mr.
Forster who are also shareholders of the Company. Such advances bore interest at
9.7% (LIBOR plus 4%) and were repaid during June.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
GENERAL - Cheniere Energy, Inc. is currently a development stage
company, which has not yet begun generating revenues, and reports as such under
the provisions of SFAS No. 7. The Company's unaudited consolidated financial
statements and notes thereto relate to the three-month and six-month periods
ended June 30, 1998 and 1997. These statements, the notes thereto and the
consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Transition Report on
Form 10-K for the four-month transition period ended December 31, 1997 contain
detailed information that should be referred to in conjunction with the
following discussion.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
COMPARISON OF THREE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 AND 1997 - The
Company's operating results for the three months ended June 30, 1998 reflect a
loss of $429,816, or $0.03 per share, compared to a loss of $359,499 or $0.03
per share a year earlier. The Company is in the development stage; accordingly,
there continue to be no operating revenues. General and administrative expenses
of $436,435 in the three months ended June 30, 1998 were higher than the
$379,321 reported for the comparable period a year earlier. The increase in
expenses results principally from legal expenses related to the arbitration
proceedings initiated by Zydeco in April 1998. Cheniere reported interest income
of $6,619 in the current-year's quarter compared to $19,822 a year ago, varying
as a function of funds available for the Company to invest.
COMPARISON OF SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 AND 1997 - The
Company's operating results for the six months ended June 30, 1998 reflect a
loss of $619,316, or $0.04 per share, compared to a loss of $707,364 or $0.06
per share a year earlier. General and administrative expenses of $631,829 in the
six months ended June 30, 1998 were lower than the $754,342 reported for the
comparable period a year earlier. The decrease in expenses results from
significant legal expenses incurred in the first quarter of 1997 related to a
potential acquisition of oil and gas properties which was not consummated.
Cheniere reported interest income of $12,513 in the current year to date
compared to $46,978 a year ago, varying as a function of funds available for the
Company to invest.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company anticipates that future liquidity requirements, including
repayment of outstanding short-term notes payable, future commitments to the 3-D
Exploration Program and other oil and gas activities, will be met by cash
balances, the sale of equity, further borrowings, and/or the sale of portions of
its interest in the 3-D Exploration Program or in the prospects generated
thereunder. At this time, no assurance can be given that such sales of equity,
future borrowings, or sales of portions of its interest in the 3-D Exploration
Program will be accomplished.
Historically, the Company has funded its capital expenditures and
working capital requirements through private placements of equity securities and
short-term debt issuances. Since its inception in February 1996 through June 30,
1998, Cheniere has raised $16.9 million through the sale of its common stock and
another $4.2 million (net of repayments) in private debt placements.
The Company expects drilling operations to commence on more than one
prospect during the second half of 1998. The related capital needs of the
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Company will depend upon the level of participation it chooses to retain in the
drilling projects. The Company expects to finance such activities through the
additional placement of its equity securities, short-term debt issuances or the
partial sale of its interest in the exploration projects.
At June 30, 1998, total assets had increased to $19,613,066 compared to
$17,705,627 at December 31, 1997 due primarily to Cheniere's continued
investment in oil and gas properties, funded principally by net proceeds from
the sale of the Company's common stock.
OTHER
This document includes "forward looking" statements within the meaning
of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the
Securities Act of 1934, as amended. Although the Company believes that the
expectations reflected in such forward looking statements are based upon
reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that its expectations will be
achieved. Certain risks and uncertainties inherent in the Company's business are
set forth in the filings of the Company with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
The information contained in Notes 2, 3 and 4 to the Consolidated Financial
Statements is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Each of the following exhibits is incorporated by reference or filed
herewith:
Exhibit No. Description
27.1 Financial Data Schedule
(b) The Company filed Current Reports on Form 8-K on April 23, 1998, regarding
Zydeco's filing a petition for arbitration to resolve certain disputes;
and on May 22, 1998 regarding a change in accountants.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
CHENIERE ENERGY, INC.
/s/ Don A. Turkleson
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Don A. Turkleson
Chief Financial Officer (on behalf of
the registrant and as principal
accounting officer)
Date: July 13, 1998
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
27.1 Financial Data Schedule