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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
July 14, 2005
Registration No. 333-124898
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Amendment No. 2 to
FORM S-3
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
PETROHAWK ENERGY CORPORATION
(Name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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86-0876964 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
1100 Louisiana, Suite 4400
Houston, Texas 77002
(832) 204-2700
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including
area code, of Registrants principal executive offices)
Floyd C. Wilson
President and Chief Executive Officer
1100 Louisiana, Suite 4400
Houston, Texas 77002
(832) 204-2700
(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number,
including area code, of agent for service)
Copies to:
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Dallas Parker
William T. Heller IV
Thompson & Knight LLP
333 Clay Street, Suite 3300
Houston, Texas 77002
(713) 654-8111
(713) 654-1871 (Fax) |
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David S. Elkouri
Connie D. Tatum
Hinkle Elkouri Law Firm LLC
301 N. Main, Suite 2000
Wichita, Kansas 67202
(316) 267-2000
(316) 264-1518 (Fax) |
Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the
public: From time to time after this Registration Statement
becomes effective.
If the only securities being registered on this Form are being
offered pursuant to dividend or interest reinvestment plans,
please check the following
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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, other than
securities offered only in connection with dividend or interest
reinvestment plans, check the following
box. þ
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an
offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act,
please check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective
registration statement for the same
offering. o
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. o
If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to
Rule 434, please check the following
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CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
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Proposed Maximum |
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Common Stock, $0.001
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1,830,000 |
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$8.77 |
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$16,049,100 |
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$1,889 |
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(1) |
Estimated solely for purposes of calculating the registration
fee, based on the average of the high and low prices for our
common stock as quoted on the Nasdaq National Market on
May 10, 2005, in accordance with Rule 457(c) under the
Securities Act of 1933. |
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Previously paid. |
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 the Registration
Statement shall become effective on such date as the Securities
and Exchange Commission, acting pursuant to said
Section 8(a), may determine.
The
information in this prospectus is not complete and may be
changed. We may not sell these securities until the registration
statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is
effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these
securities and it is not soliciting an offer to buy these
securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not
permitted.
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SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED
JULY 14, 2005
PROSPECTUS
1,830,000 Shares
Common Stock
This prospectus relates to the offer and sale from time to time
of up to an aggregate of 1,830,000 shares of our common
stock for the account of the stockholders named in this
prospectus. The selling stockholders may sell none, some or all
of the shares offered by this prospectus. We cannot predict when
or in what amounts a selling stockholder may sell any of the
shares offered by this prospectus. We will not receive any
proceeds from sales by the selling stockholders.
Our common stock is quoted on the Nasdaq National Market under
the symbol HAWK. On
July , 2005 the last reported
sales price for our common stock was
$ per
share.
Investing in our common stock involves risks. Please read
carefully the information under the headings Risk
Factors beginning on page 3 and Forward-Looking
Statements on page 18 of this prospectus before you
invest in our common stock.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state
securities commission has approved or disapproved of these
securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or
complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal
offense.
July , 2005
You should rely only on the information contained or
incorporated by reference in this prospectus. We have not
authorized anyone to provide you with different information. You
should not assume that the information contained in this
prospectus is accurate as of any date other than the date on the
front of this prospectus.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS
This prospectus is part of a registration statement that we
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission utilizing a
shelf registration process or continuous offering
process. Under this shelf registration process, the selling
stockholders may, from time to time, sell the securities
described in this prospectus in one or more offerings. This
prospectus provides you with a general description of the
securities which may be offered by the selling stockholders.
Each time a selling stockholder sells securities, the selling
stockholder is required to provide you with this prospectus and,
in certain cases, a prospectus supplement containing specific
information about the selling stockholder and the terms of the
securities being offered. That prospectus supplement may include
additional risk factors or other special considerations
applicable to those securities. Any prospectus supplement may
also add, update, or change information in this prospectus. If
there is any inconsistency between the information in this
prospectus and any prospectus supplement, you should rely on the
information in that prospectus supplement. You should read both
this prospectus and any prospectus supplement together with
additional information described under Where You Can Find
More Information.
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THE COMPANY
We are an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition,
development, production and exploration of natural gas and oil
properties located in North America. Our properties are
concentrated in the South Texas, Anadarko, Permian Basin, East
Texas, Arkoma, and Gulf Coast regions. At December 31,
2004, we had estimated total net proved reserves of
approximately 219 Bcfe, consisting of 9.7 million
barrels of oil and 160.9 Bcf of natural gas. Proved
reserves are approximately 73% were natural gas on an equivalent
basis and approximately 78% were classified as proved developed.
Year-end prices used to determine proved reserves were
$40.25 per barrel of oil and $6.18 per Mmbtu
of gas.
We have increased our proved reserves and production principally
through acquisitions. We focus on properties within our core
operating areas that have a significant proved reserve component
and which management believes have additional development and
exploration opportunities.
Petrohawk is a Delaware corporation originally organized in
Nevada in June 1997 as Beta Oil & Gas, Inc.
Our principal offices are located at 1100 Louisiana Street,
Suite 4400, Houston, Texas 77002, telephone number
(832) 204-2700, fax number (832) 204-2800, and our
website can be found at www.petrohawk.com. Unless
specifically incorporated by reference in this prospectus,
information that you may find on our website is not part of this
prospectus.
Recent Developments
We have recently engaged in several transactions:
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Conversion of Note by PHAWK, LLC |
On June 30, 2005, we entered into an agreement to amend
that certain $35,000,000, 8% convertible promissory note dated
as of May 25, 2004, due May 25, 2009, that we entered into
in favor of PHAWK, LLC, as payee and which is an affiliate of
ours. The promissory note contained a provision providing for
conversion into 8,750,000 shares of our common stock at any time
after May 25, 2006. The agreement that we entered into to
amend the note provided that the promissory note would convert
on June 30, 2005 upon us making a premium payment in the
amount of $2,410,621.73 to PHAWK, LLC, which amount represented
the interest that would have been payable under the note had it
been held until May 25, 2006, less a 10% discount. Pursuant to
terms of the agreement to amend the note, PHAWK, LLC exercised
its right to convert the note into 8,750,000 shares of Petrohawk
common stock on June 30, 2005.
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Pending Merger with Mission Resources Corporation |
On April 4, 2005, we announced the execution of an
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 3, 2005, as
amended (the Merger Agreement), pursuant to which
the we have agreed to purchase all of the issued and outstanding
shares of common stock of Mission Resources Corporation, a
Delaware corporation.
Mission is an independent oil and gas exploration and production
company headquartered in Houston, Texas. Mission drills for,
acquires, develops and produces natural gas and crude oil
primarily, in the Permian Basin (in West Texas and Southeast New
Mexico), along the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast and in both
the state and federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico. At
December 31, 2004, Missions estimated net proved
reserves, using constant prices that were in effect at such
date, were 93 Bcf of natural gas, 43 Bcfe of natural
gas liquids, and 15 MMBbl of oil, for total reserves of
approximately 226 Bcfe. Approximately 60% of Missions
estimated net proved reserves were natural gas or natural gas
liquids, and approximately 78% were classified as proved
developed at December 31, 2004.
Total consideration for the shares of Mission common stock will
be comprised of approximately 60% of Petrohawk common stock and
40% cash, and is fixed at approximately $135 million in
cash and approximately 19.2 million shares of our common
stock, not including outstanding options to purchase Mission
common stock. Outstanding options to purchase Mission common
stock will be converted into options to purchase our common
stock pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement. Mission
stockholders will have the right to elect cash, shares of our
common stock, or a combination of cash and
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our common stock, subject to a proration if either the cash or
common stock portion is oversubscribed. While the per share
consideration is initially fixed in the Merger Agreement at
$8.15 in cash or 0.7718 shares of our common stock, the per
share consideration is subject to adjustment upwards or
downwards so that each share of Mission common stock receives
consideration representing equal value. This adjustment will
reflect 46.3% of the difference between $10.56 and the price of
our common stock during a specified period prior to closing.
Based on the closing price of $11.53 per share of our
common stock on April 1, 2005, the adjusted per share
consideration would be valued at $8.60 or 0.7458 shares of
our common stock. In addition, we will assume approximately
$170 million of Missions long-term debt.
Consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Merger
Agreement is conditioned upon, among other things,
(1) approval by the stockholders of Mission and Petrohawk,
(2) the receipt of all required regulatory approvals,
(3) absence of any order or injunction prohibiting the
consummation of the merger, (4) subject to certain
exceptions, the accuracy of representations and warranties with
respect to Missions or Petrohawks business, as
applicable, (5) receipt of customary tax opinions, and
(6) the effectiveness of a registration statement relating
to the shares of our common stock to be issued in the merger.
The Merger Agreement contains certain termination rights and
provides that, upon the termination of the Merger Agreement
under specified circumstances, Mission will be required to pay
us a termination fee of $12.5 million.
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Proton Oil & Gas Corporation Acquisition |
On February 25, 2005, Petrohawk completed the purchase of
Proton Oil & Gas Corporation for approximately
$53 million. This transaction included estimated proved
reserves of approximately 28 Bcfe, approximately 46% of
which are natural gas, and 47% of which are classified as proved
developed. Current estimated production from these properties is
approximately 5.0 Mmcfe per day. Protons properties
are located in South Louisiana and South Texas.
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Sale of Royalty Interest Properties |
On February 25, 2005, Petrohawk completed the disposition
of certain royalty interest properties previously acquired from
Wynn-Crosby Energy, Inc. (described below) for approximately
$80 million in cash. Petrohawk sold estimated proved
reserves of approximately 26 Bcfe with current estimated
production of approximately 5.0 Mmcfe per day.
On November 23, 2004, we acquired Wynn-Crosby Energy, Inc.
and eight of the limited partnerships it managed for a purchase
price of approximately $425 million. Estimated proved
reserves at July 1, 2004, the effective date of the
transaction, were approximately 200 Bcfe with estimated
production of approximately 46 Mmcfe per day. At
December 31, 2004, estimated proved reserves were
approximately 190 Bcfe, 74% of which were natural gas and
approximately 76% were classified as proved developed. The
acquired properties are primarily located in the South Texas,
East Texas, Anadarko, Arkoma, and Permian Basin regions and
include approximately 75,000 net undeveloped acres in the
Arkoma Basin region, as well as significant exploration
opportunities in South Louisiana, South Texas, and the Anadarko
Basin.
On August 11, 2004, we acquired from PHAWK certain oil and
gas properties in the Breton Sound area, Plaquemines Parish,
Louisiana, and in the West Broussard field in Lafayette Parish,
Louisiana having approximately 2.9 Bcfe of estimated proved
reserves for $8.5 million.
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Recapitalization by PHAWK, LLC |
On May 25, 2004, PHAWK, LLC (formerly known as Petrohawk
Energy, LLC), which is owned by affiliates of EnCap Investments,
L.P., Liberty Energy Holdings LLC, Floyd C. Wilson and other
members of our management, recapitalized us with
$60 million in cash. The $60 million investment was
structured as the purchase by PHAWK of 7.576 million shares
of our common stock for $25 million, a $35 million
five year 8% subordinated note, which PHAWK, LLC converted
into 8.75 million shares of our common stock on
June 30, 2005, as discussed above, and warrants to
purchase 5 million shares of our common stock at a
price of $3.30 per share.
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RISK FACTORS
In addition to the other information set forth elsewhere or
incorporated by reference in this prospectus, the following
factors relating to our company and our common stock should be
considered carefully before making an investment decision.
Risk Factors Relating to Our Business
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Oil and natural gas prices are volatile, and low prices
could have a material adverse impact on our business. |
Our revenues, profitability and future growth and the carrying
value of our properties depend substantially on prevailing oil
and natural gas prices. Prices also affect the amount of cash
flow available for capital expenditures and our ability to
borrow and raise additional capital. The amount we will be able
to borrow under our revolving credit facility will be subject to
periodic redetermination based in part on changing expectations
of future prices. Lower prices may also reduce the amount of oil
and natural gas that we can economically produce and have an
adverse effect on the value of our properties.
Prices for oil and natural gas have increased significantly over
the past twelve months. Historically, the markets for oil and
natural gas have been volatile, and they are likely to continue
to be volatile in the future. Among the factors that can cause
volatility are:
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the domestic and foreign supply of oil and natural gas; |
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the ability of members of the Organization of Petroleum
Exporting Countries and other producing countries to agree upon
and maintain oil prices and production levels; |
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political instability, armed conflict or terrorist attacks,
whether or not in oil or natural gas producing regions; |
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the level of consumer product demand; |
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the growth of consumer product demand in emerging markets, such
as China; |
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labor unrest in oil and natural gas producing regions; |
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weather conditions; |
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the price and availability of alternative fuels; |
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the price of foreign imports; |
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worldwide economic conditions; and |
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the availability of liquid natural gas imports. |
These external factors and the volatile nature of the energy
markets make it difficult to estimate future prices of oil and
natural gas.
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We may not be able to replace production with new reserves
through our drilling or acquisition activities. |
In general, the volume of production from oil and natural gas
properties declines as reserves are depleted. Our reserves will
decline as they are produced unless we acquire properties with
proved reserves or conduct successful development and
exploration activities. Our future oil and natural gas
production is highly dependent upon our level of success in
finding or acquiring additional reserves. However, we cannot
assure you that our future acquisition, development and
exploration activities will result in any specific amount of
additional proved reserves or that we will be able to drill
productive wells at acceptable costs.
The successful acquisition of producing properties requires an
assessment of a number of factors. These factors include
recoverable reserves, future oil and natural gas prices,
operating costs and potential environmental and other
liabilities, title issues and other factors. Such assessments
are inexact and their accuracy is inherently uncertain. In
connection with such assessments, we perform a review of the
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properties that we believe is thorough. However, there is no
assurance that such a review will reveal all existing or
potential problems or allow us to fully assess the deficiencies
and capabilities of such properties. We cannot assure you that
we will be able to acquire properties at acceptable prices
because the competition for producing oil and natural gas
properties is particularly intense at this time and many of our
competitors have financial and other resources which are
substantially greater than those available to us.
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Our bank lenders can limit our borrowing capabilities,
which may materially impact our operations. |
As of March 31, 2005, our bank debt was $213 million
and we had approximately $72 million of cash and additional
available borrowing capacity under our bank revolving credit
facility. The borrowing base limitation under our revolving
credit facility is semi-annually redetermined. Redeterminations
are based upon a number of factors, including commodity prices
and reserve levels. On April 1, 2005, the borrowing base
under the facility was changed to $185 million with a
threshold amount of $175 million. The next redetermination
date is expected to occur during the fourth quarter 2005. Upon a
redetermination, we could be required to repay a portion of our
bank debt. We may not have sufficient funds to make such
repayments, which could result in a default under the terms of
the loan agreement and an acceleration of the loan. We intend to
finance our development, acquisition and exploration activities
with cash flow from operations, bank borrowings and other
financing activities. In addition, we may significantly alter
our capitalization in order to make future acquisitions or
develop our properties. These changes in capitalization may
significantly increase our level of debt. If we incur additional
debt for these or other purposes, the related risks that we now
face could intensify. A higher level of debt also increases the
risk that we may default on our debt obligations. Our ability to
meet our debt obligations and to reduce our level of debt
depends on our future performance which is affected by general
economic conditions and financial, business and other factors.
Many of these factors are beyond our control. Our level of debt
affects our operations in several important ways, including the
following:
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a portion of our cash flow from operations is used to pay
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the covenants contained in the agreements governing our debt
limit our ability to borrow additional funds, pay dividends,
dispose of assets or issue shares of preferred stock and
otherwise may affect our flexibility in planning for, and
reacting to, changes in business conditions; |
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a high level of debt may impair our ability to obtain additional
financing in the future for working capital, capital
expenditures, acquisitions, general corporate or other purposes; |
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a leveraged financial position would make us more vulnerable to
economic downturns and could limit our ability to withstand
competitive pressures; and |
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any debt that we incur under our revolving credit facility will
be at variable rates which makes us vulnerable to increases in
interest rates. |
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Our ability to finance our business activities will
require us to generate substantial cash flow. |
Our business activities require substantial capital. We have
budgeted total capital expenditures for 2005 of approximately
$70 million. We intend to finance our capital expenditures
in the future through cash flow from operations, the incurrence
of additional indebtedness and/or the issuance of additional
equity securities. We cannot be sure that our business will
continue to generate cash flow at or above current levels.
Future cash flows and the availability of financing will be
subject to a number of variables, such as:
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the level of production from existing wells; |
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prices of oil and natural gas; |
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our results in locating and producing new reserves; |
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the success and timing of development of proved undeveloped
reserves; and |
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general economic, financial, competitive, legislative,
regulatory and other factors beyond our control. |
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If we are unable to generate sufficient cash flow from
operations to service our debt, we may have to obtain additional
financing through the issuance of debt and/or equity. We cannot
be sure that any additional financing will be available to us on
acceptable terms. Issuing equity securities to satisfy our
financing requirements could cause substantial dilution to our
existing stockholders. The level of our debt financing could
also materially affect our operations.
If our revenues were to decrease due to lower oil and natural
gas prices, decreased production or other reasons, and if we
could not obtain capital through our revolving credit facility
or otherwise, our ability to execute our development and
acquisition plans, replace our reserves or maintain production
levels could be greatly limited.
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Drilling wells is speculative, often involves significant
costs and may not result in additions to our production or
reserves. |
Developing and exploring for oil and natural gas reserves
involves a high degree of operating and financial risk. The
actual costs of drilling, completing and operating wells often
exceed our budget for such costs and can increase significantly
when drilling costs rise due to a tightening in the supply of
various types of oilfield equipment and related services.
Drilling may be unsuccessful for many reasons, including title
problems, weather, cost overruns, equipment shortages,
mechanical difficulties, and faulty assumptions about geological
features. Moreover, the drilling of a productive oil or natural
gas well does not ensure a profitable investment. Exploratory
wells bear a much greater risk of loss than development wells. A
variety of factors, including geological and market-related, can
cause a well to become uneconomical or only marginally economic.
In addition to their cost, unsuccessful wells can hurt our
efforts to replace reserves.
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Estimates of oil and natural gas reserves are uncertain
and any material inaccuracies in these reserve estimates will
materially affect the quantities and the value of our
reserves. |
This prospectus and the information incorporated by reference
contains estimates of our proved oil and natural gas reserves
and the estimated future net revenues from such reserves. These
estimates are based upon various assumptions, including
assumptions required by the SEC relating to oil and natural gas
prices, drilling and operating expenses, capital expenditures,
taxes and availability of funds. The process of estimating oil
and natural gas reserves is complex. This process requires
significant decisions and assumptions in the evaluation of
available geological, geophysical, engineering and economic data
for each reservoir.
Actual future production, oil and natural gas prices, revenues,
taxes, development expenditures, operating expenses and
quantities of recoverable oil and natural gas reserves will vary
from those estimated. Any significant variance could materially
affect the estimated quantities and the value of our reserves.
Our properties may also be susceptible to hydrocarbon drainage
from production by other operators on adjacent properties. 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.
At December 31, 2004, approximately 22% of our estimated
proved reserves were undeveloped. Recovery of undeveloped
reserves requires significant capital expenditures and
successful drilling operations. The reserve data assumes that we
will make significant capital expenditures to develop our
reserves. Although we have prepared estimates of these oil and
natural gas reserves and the costs associated with development
of these reserves in accordance with SEC regulations, we cannot
assure you that the estimated costs or estimated reserves are
accurate, that development will occur as scheduled or that the
actual results will be as estimated.
In addition, you should not construe our estimate of discounted
future net revenues as the current market value of the estimated
oil and natural gas reserves attributable to our properties. We
have based the estimated discounted future net cash flows from
proved reserves on prices and costs as of the date of
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the estimate, in accordance with applicable SEC regulations,
whereas actual future prices and costs may be materially higher
or lower. Many factors will affect actual future net cash flow,
including:
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prices of oil and natural gas; |
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the amount and timing of actual production; |
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the cost, timing and success in developing proved undeveloped
reserves; |
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supply and demand for oil and natural gas; |
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curtailments or increases in consumption by oil and natural gas
purchasers; and |
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changes in governmental regulations or taxation. |
The timing of the production of oil and natural gas properties
and of the related expenses affect the timing of actual future
net cash flow from proved reserves and, thus, their actual
value. In addition, the 10% discount factor, which is used to
calculate discounted future net revenues for reporting purposes,
is not necessarily the most appropriate discount factor given
actual interest rates and risks to which our business or the oil
and natural gas industry in general are subject.
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We depend on the skill, ability and decisions of third
party operators to a significant extent. |
We operate approximately 60% of our estimated proved reserves.
The success of the drilling, development and production of the
oil and natural gas properties in which we have or expect to
have a non-operating working interest is substantially dependent
upon the decisions of such third-party operators and their
diligence to comply with various laws, rules and regulations
affecting such properties. The failure of any third-party
operator to
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make decisions, |
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perform their services, |
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discharge their obligations, |
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deal with regulatory agencies, and |
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comply with laws, rules and regulations, including environmental
laws and regulations |
in a proper manner with respect to properties in which we have
an interest could result in material adverse consequences to our
interest in such properties, including substantial penalties and
compliance costs. Such adverse consequences could result in
substantial liabilities to us or reduce the value of our
properties, which could negatively affect our results of
operations.
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We depend substantially on the continued presence of key
personnel for critical management decisions and industry
contacts. |
Our management team changed significantly with PHAWKs
investment in May 2004. We have six new directors, all new
management, and many new technical personnel. Our future
performance will be substantially dependent on retaining key
members of this group. The loss of the services of any of our
executive officers or other key employees for any reason could
have a material adverse effect on our business, operating
results, financial condition and cash flows. We currently do not
have employment agreements with any of our employees.
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Our business is highly competitive. |
The oil and natural gas industry is highly competitive in many
respects, including identification of attractive oil and natural
gas properties for acquisition, drilling and development,
securing financing for such activities and obtaining the
necessary equipment and personnel to conduct such operations and
activities. In seeking suitable opportunities, we compete with a
number of other companies, including large oil and natural gas
companies and other independent operators with greater financial
resources, larger
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numbers of personnel and facilities, and, in some cases, with
more expertise. There can be no assurance that we will be able
to compete effectively with these entities.
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Hedging transactions may limit our potential gains. |
In order to manage our exposure to price risks in the marketing
of our oil and natural gas production, from time to time we
enter into oil and natural gas price hedging arrangements with
respect to a portion of our expected production. While intended
to reduce the effects of volatile oil and natural gas prices,
such transactions may limit our potential gains and increase our
potential losses if oil and natural gas prices were to rise
substantially over the price established by the hedge. In
addition, such transactions may expose us to the risk of loss in
certain circumstances, including instances in which:
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Our oil and natural gas activities are subject to various
risks which are beyond our control. |
Our operations are subject to many risks and hazards incident to
exploring and drilling for, producing, transporting, marketing
and selling oil and natural gas. Although we may take
precautionary measures, many of these risks and hazards are
beyond our control and unavoidable under the circumstances. Many
of these risks or hazards could materially and adversely affect
our revenues and expenses, the ability of certain of our wells
to produce oil and natural gas in commercial quantities, the
rate of production and the economics of the development of, and
our investment in the prospects in which we have or will acquire
an interest. Any of these risks and hazards could materially and
adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations
and cash flows. Such risks and hazards include:
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human error, accidents, labor force and other factors beyond our
control that may cause personal injuries or death to persons and
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blowouts, fires, hurricanes, pollution and equipment failures
that may result in damage to or destruction of wells, producing
formations, production facilities and equipment; |
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unavailability of materials and equipment; |
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engineering and construction delays; |
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unanticipated transportation costs and delays; |
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unfavorable weather conditions; |
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hazards resulting from unusual or unexpected geological or
environmental conditions; |
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accidental leakage of toxic or hazardous materials, such as
petroleum liquids or drilling fluids, into the environment; |
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changes in laws and regulations, including laws and regulations
applicable to oil and gas activities or markets for the oil and
natural gas produced; |
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fluctuations in supply and demand for oil and gas causing
variations of the prices we receive for our oil and natural gas
production; and |
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As a result of these risks, expenditures, quantities and rates
of production, revenues and cash operating costs may be
materially adversely affected and may differ materially from
those anticipated by us.
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Governmental and environmental regulations could adversely
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Our business is subject to federal, state and local laws and
regulations on taxation, the exploration for and development,
production and marketing of oil and natural gas and safety
matters. Many laws and regulations require drilling permits and
govern the spacing of wells, rates of production, prevention of
waste, unitization and pooling of properties and other matters.
These laws and regulations have increased the costs of planning,
designing, drilling, installing, operating and abandoning our
oil and natural gas wells and other facilities. In addition,
these laws and regulations, and any others that are passed by
the jurisdictions where we have production, could limit the
total number of wells drilled or the allowable production from
successful wells, which could limit our revenues.
Our operations are also subject to complex environmental laws
and regulations adopted by the various jurisdictions in which we
have or expect to have oil and natural gas operations. We could
incur liability to governments or third parties for any unlawful
discharge of oil, natural gas or other pollutants into the air,
soil or water, including responsibility for remedial costs. We
could potentially discharge these materials into the environment
in any of the following ways:
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damage to oil and natural gas wells resulting from accidents
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blowouts, hurricanes, cratering and explosions. |
Because the requirements imposed by laws and regulations are
frequently changed, we cannot assure you that laws and
regulations enacted in the future, including changes to existing
laws and regulations, will not adversely affect our business. In
addition, because we acquire interests in properties that have
been operated in the past by others, we may be liable for
environmental damage caused by the former operators.
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We cannot be certain that the insurance coverage
maintained by us will be adequate to cover all losses which may
be sustained in connection with all oil and gas
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We maintain general and excess liability policies, which we
consider to be reasonable and consistent with industry
standards. These policies generally cover:
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medical expenses; |
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workers compensation. |
There can be no assurance that this insurance coverage will be
sufficient to cover every claim made against us in the future. A
loss in connection with our oil and natural gas properties could
have a materially adverse effect on our financial position and
results of operation to the extent that the insurance coverage
provided under our policies cover only a portion of any such
loss.
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Title to the properties in which we have an interest may
be impaired by title defects. |
We generally obtain title opinions on significant properties
that we drill or acquire. However, there is no assurance that we
will not suffer a monetary loss from title defects or failure.
Generally, under the terms of the operating agreements affecting
our properties, any monetary loss is to be borne by all parties
to any such agreement in proportion to their interests in such
property. If there are any title defects or defects in
assignment of leasehold rights in properties in which we hold an
interest, we will suffer a financial loss.
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We may not successfully integrate the operations of the
properties we acquire or achieve the benefits we are seeking
from acquisitions. |
We have grown primarily through acquisitions. Our success will
partially depend upon the integration of the operations of the
businesses we acquire and our ability to retain and timely
employ personnel necessary to augment our staff in a competitive
environment. Our management team does not have experience with
the combined activities of Petrohawk, Wynn-Crosby, acquired in
2004, Proton, and Mission. We may not be able to integrate these
operations without loss of revenues, increases in operating or
other costs, or other difficulties. In addition, we may not be
able to realize the operating efficiencies and other benefits
sought from the acquisitions we have consummated or intend to
consummate as of the date of this prospectus or from other
acquisitions we may pursue in the future.
Risks Relating to Common Stock
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We have not paid, and do not anticipate paying, any
dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. |
We have never paid any cash dividends on our common stock. We do
not expect to declare or pay any cash or other dividends in the
foreseeable future on our common stock. Holders of our
8% cumulative convertible preferred stock are entitled to
receive cumulative dividends at the annual rate of
$0.74 per share when and as declared by our board of
directors. No dividends may be paid on our common stock unless
all cumulative dividends due on all of our 8% cumulative
convertible preferred stock have been declared and paid. Our
existing revolving credit facility restricts our ability to pay
cash dividends on our preferred stock and common stock, other
than on our 8% cumulative convertible preferred stock, and
we may also enter into credit agreements or other borrowing
arrangements in the future that restrict our ability to declare
cash dividends on our preferred stock and common stock.
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The trading price of our common stock may be
volatile. |
The trading price of our shares of common stock has from time to
time fluctuated widely and in the future may be subject to
similar fluctuations. The trading price may be affected by a
number of factors including the risk factors set forth herein as
well as our operating results, financial condition, drilling
activities and general conditions in the oil and natural gas
exploration and development industry, the economy, the
securities markets and other events. In recent years broad stock
market indices, in general, and smaller capitalization
companies, in particular, have experienced substantial price
fluctuations. In a volatile market, we may experience wide
fluctuations in the market price of our common stock. These
fluctuations may have an extremely negative effect on the market
price of our common stock.
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Provisions in our organizational documents and under
Delaware law could delay or prevent a change in control of our
company, which could adversely affect the price of our common
stock. |
The existence of some provisions in our organizational documents
and under Delaware law could delay or prevent a change in
control of our company, which could adversely affect the price
of our common stock. The provisions in our certificate of
incorporation and bylaws that could delay or prevent an
unsolicited change in control of our company include a staggered
board of directors, board authority to issue preferred stock,
and advance notice provisions for director nominations or
business to be considered
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at a stockholder meeting. In addition, Delaware law imposes
restrictions on mergers and other business combinations between
us and any holder of 15% or more of our outstanding common stock.
USE OF PROCEEDS
This prospectus relates to the offer and sale from time to time
of up to an aggregate of 1,830,000 shares of common stock
for the account of the selling stockholders referred to in this
prospectus. We will not receive any of the proceeds from the
sale of any shares of common stock by the selling stockholders.
Please read Selling Stockholders for a list of the
persons receiving proceeds from the sale of the common stock
covered by this prospectus.
DESCRIPTION OF PETROHAWK CAPITAL STOCK
Set forth below is a description of the material terms of our
capital stock. However, this description is not complete and is
qualified by reference to our certificate of incorporation
(including our certificates of designation) and bylaws. Copies
of our certificate of incorporation (including our certificates
of designation) and bylaws are have been filed with the SEC and
are incorporated by reference into this registration statement.
Please read Where You Can Find More Information. You
should also be aware that the summary below does not give full
effect to the provisions of statutory or common law which may
affect your rights as a stockholder.
Authorized Capital Stock
Our authorized capital stock consists of 75 million shares
of common stock, par value of $0.001 per share, and
5 million shares of preferred stock, par value
$0.001 per share, 1.5 million shares of which have
been designated 8% cumulative convertible preferred stock. As of
June 30, 2005, we had approximately 48.9 million
shares of common stock and 598,271 shares of 8% cumulative
convertible preferred stock outstanding.
Selected provisions of our organizational documents are
summarized below, however, you should read the organizational
documents, which are filed as exhibits to our periodic filings
with the SEC and incorporate herein by reference, for other
provisions that may be important to you. In addition, you should
be aware that the summary below does not give full effect to the
terms of the provisions of statutory or common law which may
affect your rights as a stockholder.
Common Stock
Voting rights. Each share of common stock is entitled to
one vote in the election of directors and on all other matters
submitted to a vote of stockholders. Stockholders do not have
the right to cumulate their votes in the election of directors.
Dividends, distributions and stock splits. Holders of
common stock are entitled to receive dividends if, as and when
such dividends are declared by the board of directors out of
assets legally available therefore after payment of dividends
required to be paid on shares of preferred stock, if any. Our
existing credit facilities restrict our ability to pay cash
dividends.
Liquidation. In the event of any dissolution,
liquidation, or winding up of our affairs, whether voluntary or
involuntary, after payment of debts and other liabilities and
making provision for any holders of its preferred stock who have
a liquidation preference, our remaining assets will be
distributed ratably among the holders of common stock.
Fully paid. All shares of common stock outstanding are
fully paid and nonassessable.
Other rights. Holders of common stock have no redemption
or conversion rights and no preemptive or other rights to
subscribe for our securities.
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Preferred Stock
Our board of directors has the authority to issue up to
5 million shares of preferred stock in one or more series
and to fix the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions
thereof, including dividend rights, dividend rates, conversion
rates, voting rights, terms of redemption, redemption prices,
liquidation preferences and the number of shares constituting
any series or the designation of that series, which may be
superior to those of the common stock, without further vote or
action by the stockholders. One of the effects of undesignated
preferred stock may be to enable our board of directors to
render more difficult or to discourage an attempt to obtain
control of Petrohawk by means of a tender offer, proxy contest,
merger or otherwise, and as a result to protect the continuity
of our management. The issuance of shares of the preferred stock
by the board of directors as described above may adversely
affect the rights of the holders of common stock. For example,
preferred stock issued by Petrohawk may rank superior to the
common stock as to dividend rights, liquidation preference or
both, may have full or limited voting rights and may be
convertible into shares of common stock. Accordingly, the
issuance of shares of preferred stock may discourage bids for
our common stock or may otherwise adversely affect the market
price of our common stock.
8% cumulative convertible preferred stock
Our 8% cumulative convertible preferred stock entitles holders
of such shares to the right to receive quarterly dividends of
8% per annum. The following discussion summarizes some, but
not all, of the provisions of the certificate of designation
governing the 8% cumulative convertible preferred stock. We urge
you to read the certificate of designation, because it, and not
this description, defines the rights of holders of the 8%
cumulative convertible preferred stock. A copy of the
certificate of designation governing the 8% cumulative
convertible preferred stock is filed as Exhibit 3.1 to our
Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 3, 2001 and is
incorporated by referenced in this prospectus.
Ranking. The 8% cumulative convertible preferred stock
ranks senior to the common stock and any other series of our
stock with respect to dividend rights and rights upon
liquidation, dissolution or winding up.
Dividend Rights. Each holder of the 8% cumulative
convertible preferred stock is entitled to receive cumulative
dividends at an annual rate of 8% of the liquidation value per
share of 8% cumulative convertible preferred stock, or
$0.74 per year. The dividends are cumulative from the
original issue date of the 8% cumulative convertible preferred
stock, whether or not in any period we were legally permitted to
pay such dividends or such dividends were declared. Dividends
are payable quarterly, within 15 days of the end of the
calendar quarters ending March 31, June 30,
September 30 and December 31 of each year.
We may not declare or pay any dividend or other distribution to
holders of common stock, Series B preferred stock, or any
other class or series of our stock, unless all accrued and
unpaid dividends on the 8% cumulative convertible preferred
stock have been paid or declared and set apart for payment.
Liquidation Rights. Upon any liquidation, dissolution or
winding up, no distribution will be made to any holders of
common stock or any other series of our stock, unless the
holders of our 8% cumulative convertible preferred stock have
received an amount equal to $9.25 per share, plus any
accrued but unpaid dividends and cumulated dividends, an amount
we refer to as the liquidation preference. The following
transactions will not be deemed to be a liquidation, dissolution
or winding up for purposes of determining the rights of holders
of the 8% cumulative convertible preferred stock (so long as the
holders of 8% cumulative convertible preferred stock have
essentially equivalent rights following any such transaction, as
determined by our board of directors in the reasonable exercise
of its discretion):
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our consolidation or merger with or into any other corporation
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Any other reorganization, consolidation, merger or sale will be
deemed to be a liquidation and entitle the holders of the 8%
cumulative convertible preferred stock to a liquidation
preference.
Conversion. The 8% cumulative convertible preferred stock
is convertible into common stock at the option of a holder at
any time. In addition, the 8% cumulative convertible preferred
stock automatically converts into common stock effective on the
first trading day after the reported high selling price for our
common stock is at least 150% of the initial liquidation price,
or $13.875 per share, for any 10 trading days. The 8%
cumulative convertible preferred stock is convertible at a rate
of one-half share of common stock for each share of 8%
cumulative convertible preferred stock converted. The conversion
rate is subject to adjustment in certain circumstances,
including stock splits or combinations of our common stock.
The holder of any shares of 8% cumulative convertible preferred
stock may exercise the conversion right by surrendering to us or
the transfer agent the certificate or certificates for the
shares to be converted, though in the case of an optional
conversion, the holder must first give us notice that such
holder elects to convert. We will deliver to such holder the
certificate or certificates for the number of shares of our
common stock to which the holder is entitled. In the case of an
optional conversion, conversion will be deemed to have been
effected immediately prior to the close of business on the day
we receive notice of conversion; otherwise, conversion will be
deemed to have occurred at the close of business on the day the
automatic conversion occurs.
No fractional shares of common stock will be issued upon
conversion of shares of 8% cumulative convertible preferred
stock. All shares, including fractional shares, of common stock
issuable to a holder of 8% cumulative convertible preferred
stock will be aggregated. If after such aggregation, the
conversion would result in the issuance of a fractional share of
our common stock, the fraction will be rounded up or down to the
nearest whole number of shares.
Upon any reorganization or reclassification of our capital stock
or any consolidation or merger of us with or into another
company or any sale of all or substantially all of our assets to
another company, and if such transaction is not treated as a
liquidation, dissolution or winding up, we or such successor
entity, as the case may be, will make appropriate provision so
that each share of 8% cumulative convertible preferred stock
then outstanding will be convertible into the kind and amount of
securities, cash and other property receivable upon such
consolidation, merger, sale, reclassification, change or
conveyance by a holder of the number of shares of common stock
into which such share of 8% cumulative convertible preferred
stock might have been converted immediately before such
transaction, subject to such adjustment which will be as nearly
equivalent as may be practicable to the adjustments described
above. These provisions will similarly apply to successive
consolidations, mergers, conveyances or transfers.
Redemption. We have the unilateral right to redeem all or
any of the outstanding 8% cumulative convertible preferred stock
from the date of issuance; however, we must pay a premium for
any shares of 8% cumulative convertible preferred stock redeemed
on or before June 2006. The holders of the 8% cumulative
convertible preferred stock will be entitled to a liquidation
preference equal to the stated value of the 8% cumulative
convertible preferred stock plus any unpaid and accrued
dividends through the date of any liquidation or dissolution. At
December 31, 2004, the liquidation preference was
approximately $5.5 million.
We may purchase shares of 8% cumulative convertible preferred
stock from the holders of such shares on such terms as may be
agreeable among the holders and us, so long as we are not in
default of our obligations to holders of 8% cumulative
convertible preferred stock, and any such purchase does not
adversely affect other holders of outstanding 8% cumulative
convertible preferred stock.
Consent Rights and Voting Rights. We must receive the
approval of the holders of a majority of the 8% cumulative
convertible preferred stock to undertake any of the following:
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purchase or otherwise acquire for value any of our common stock
or other equity security while there exists any arrearages in
the payment of dividends to the holders of the 8% cumulative
convertible preferred stock. |
The holders of our 8% cumulative convertible preferred stock may
vote with the holders of our common stock on all matters
presented to the stockholders for a vote. Each holder of our 8%
cumulative convertible preferred stock is entitled to a number
of votes on any matter equal to the whole number of shares of
our common stock into which one share of our 8% cumulative
convertible preferred stock is convertible as of the record date
for any vote by our stockholders.
Delaware Anti-Takeover Law and Certain Charter and Bylaw
Provisions
Our certificate of incorporation, bylaws and the DGCL contain
certain provisions that could discourage potential takeover
attempts and make it more difficult for stockholders to change
management or receive a premium for their shares.
Delaware law. We are subject to Section 203 of the
DGCL, an anti-takeover law. In general, the statute prohibits a
publicly-held Delaware corporation from engaging in a business
combination with an interested stockholder for a
period of three years after the date of the transaction in which
the person became an interested stockholder. A business
combination includes a merger, sale of 10% or more of our
assets and certain other transactions resulting in a financial
benefit to the stockholder. For purposes of Section 203, an
interested stockholder is defined to include any
person that is:
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the owner of 15% or more of the outstanding voting stock of the
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an affiliate or associate of the corporation and was the owner
of 15% or more of the voting stock outstanding of the
corporation, at any time within three years immediately prior to
the relevant date; and |
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an affiliate or associate of the persons described in the
foregoing bullet points. |
However, the above provisions of Section 203 do not apply
if:
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the board of directors approves the transaction that made the
stockholder an interested stockholder prior to the date of that
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after completion of the transaction that resulted in the
stockholder becoming an interested stockholder, that stockholder
owned at least 85% of our voting stock outstanding at the time
the transaction commenced, excluding shares owned by our
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on or subsequent to the date of the transaction, the business
combination is approved by our board of directors and authorized
at a meeting of our stockholders by an affirmative vote of at
least two-thirds of the outstanding voting stock not owned by
the interested stockholder. |
Stockholders may, by adopting an amendment to the
corporations certificate of incorporation or bylaws, elect
for the corporation not to be governed by Section 203,
effective 12 months after adoption. Neither our certificate
of incorporation nor our bylaws exempt us from the restrictions
imposed under Section 203. It is anticipated that the
provisions of Section 203 may encourage companies
interested in acquiring us to negotiate in advance with our
board.
Charter and bylaw provisions. Delaware law permits any
Delaware corporation to classify its board of directors into as
many as three (3) classes as equally as possible with
staggered terms of office. After initial implementation of a
classified board, one class will be elected at each annual
meeting of the stockholders to serve for a term of one, two or
three years (depending upon the number of classes into which
directors are classified) or until their successors are elected
and take office. Our certificate of incorporation and bylaws
provide for a classified board of directors by dividing the
board into three
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(3) classes, with no class having more than one director
more than any other class. The stockholders of a Delaware
corporation with a classified board of directors may remove a
director only for cause unless the companys
certificate of incorporation provides otherwise. Our bylaws
restrict the removal of a director except for cause.
Transfer Agent and Registrar
The transfer agent and registrar for our common and preferred
stock is American Stock Transfer and Trust Company, Inc. Its
phone number is (800) 937-5449.
SELLING STOCKHOLDERS
The shares of our common stock covered by this prospectus are
being offered by the selling stockholders listed in the table
below. This prospectus will not cover subsequent sales of common
stock purchased from a selling stockholder named in this
prospectus.
No offer or sale under this prospectus may be made by a
stockholder unless that holder is listed in the table below, in
a supplement to this prospectus or in an amendment to the
related registration statement that has become effective. We
will supplement or amend this prospectus to include additional
selling stockholders upon request and upon provision of all
required information to us, subject to the terms of registration
rights agreements between us and the selling stockholders.
The following table sets forth the name of each selling
stockholder, the nature of any position, office, or other
material relationship which the selling stockholder has had,
within the past three years, with us or with any of our
predecessors or affiliates, the amount of shares of our common
stock beneficially owned by such stockholder prior to the
offering, the amount being offered for the stockholders
account and the amount to be owned by such stockholders after
completion of the offering.
We prepared the table based on information supplied to us by the
selling stockholders. We have not sought to verify such
information. Additionally, the selling stockholders may have
sold or transferred some or all of their shares of our common
stock in transactions exempt from the registration requirements
of the Securities Act since the date on which the information in
the table was provided to us. Other information about the
selling stockholders may also change over time.
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760,000 |
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580,000 |
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66,000 |
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720,000 |
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Ownership is determined in accordance with Rule 13d-3 under
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The shares of common stock being offered hereby and being
registered pursuant to registration rights agreements between us
and the selling stockholders were acquired by the selling
stockholders from PHAWK, LLC, an affiliate of ours, in privately
negotiated transactions. |
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Noam Gottesman has voting and investment control over the shares
held by GLG North American Opportunity Fund. GLG North American
Opportunity Fund has previously registered all of its other
shares of Petrohawk common stock that it beneficially owns under
Petrohawks registration statement on Form S-3 (Reg.
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The ultimate managing member of North Sound Capital LLC is
Thomas McAuley. North Sound Capital LLC may be deemed the
beneficial owner of the shares in its capacity as the managing
member of North Sound Legacy Fund LLC and North Sound
Legacy Institutional Fund and the investment advisor of North
Sound Legacy International Ltd (collectively, the
Funds), which are the selling stockholders. As the
managing member or investment advisor, respectively, of the
Funds, North Sound Capital LLC and Mr. McAuley have voting
and investment control with respect to the shares held by the
Funds. Each of the Funds has previously registered all of its
other shares of Petrohawk common stock that each Fund
beneficially owns under Petrohawks registration statement
on Form S-3 (Reg. No. 333-120881), as amended. |
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held by Provident Premier Master Fund Ltd. |
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
Our common stock is being registered to permit public secondary
trading of these securities by the holders thereof from time to
time after the date of this prospectus. We have agreed, among
other things, to bear all expenses (other than underwriting
discounts and selling commissions) in connection with the
registration and sale of the common stock covered by this
prospectus. We will not receive any of the proceeds from the
offering of the common stock by the selling stockholders.
We have been advised by the selling stockholders that the
selling stockholders may sell all or a portion of the common
stock beneficially owned by them and offered hereby from time to
time on any exchange on which the securities are listed on terms
to be determined at the times of such sales. The selling
stockholders may also make private sales directly or through a
broker or brokers. Alternatively, the selling stockholders may
from time to time offer the common stock beneficially owned by
them through underwriters, dealers or agents, who may receive
compensation in the form of underwriting discounts, commissions
or concessions from the selling stockholders and the purchasers
of the common stock for whom they may act as agent. The
aggregate proceeds to the selling stockholders from the sale of
the common stock will be the purchase price of such common stock
less discounts and commissions, if any.
The common stock may be sold from time to time in one or more
transactions at fixed offering prices, which may be changed, or
at varying prices determined at the time of sale or at
negotiated prices. These prices will be determined by the
holders of such securities or by agreement between these holders
and underwriters or dealers who may receive fees or commissions
in connection therewith.
These transactions may include block transactions or crosses.
Crosses are transactions in which the same broker acts as an
agent on both sides of the trade.
In connection with sales of our common stock or otherwise, the
selling stockholders may enter into hedging transactions with
broker-dealers or others, which may in turn engage in short
sales of our common stock in the course of hedging the positions
they assume. The selling stockholders may also sell our common
stock short and deliver our common stock to close out short
positions, or loan or pledge our common stock to broker-dealers
or others that in turn may sell such securities. The selling
stockholders may pledge or grant a security interest in some or
all of our common stock owned by them and if it defaults in the
performance of its secured obligations, the pledgees or secured
parties may offer and sell the common stock from time to time
pursuant to this prospectus. The selling stockholders also may
transfer and donate or shares of our common stock in other
circumstances in which case the transferees, donees, pledgees or
other successors in interest will be the selling stockholders
for purposes of the prospectus. The selling stockholders may
sell short our common stock and may deliver this prospectus in
connection with such short sales and use the shares of our
common stock covered by the prospectus to
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cover such short sales. In addition, any shares of our common
stock covered by this prospectus that qualify for sale pursuant
to Rule 144 or any other available exemption from
registration under the Securities Act may be sold under
Rule 144 or such other available exemption.
At the time a particular offering of shares of our common stock
covered by this prospectus is made, a prospectus supplement, if
required, will be distributed which will set forth the aggregate
number of shares of our common stock being offered and the terms
of the offering, including the name or names of any
underwriters, dealers, brokers or agents, if any, and any
discounts, commissions or concessions allowed or reallowed to be
paid to brokers or dealers.
Our outstanding common stock is quoted on the Nasdaq National
Market under the symbol HAWK.
Selling stockholders and any underwriters, dealers, brokers or
agents who participate in the distribution of the common stock
may be deemed to be underwriters within the meaning
of the Securities Act and any profits on the sale of the common
stock by them and any discounts, commissioners or concessions
received by any such underwriters, dealers, brokers or agents
may be deemed to be underwriting discounts and commissions under
the Securities Act.
The selling stockholders and any other person participating in
such distribution will be subject to applicable provisions of
the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder,
including, without limitation, Regulation M which may limit
the timing of purchases and sales of the common stock by the
selling stockholders and any other such person. Furthermore,
Regulation M under the Exchange Act may restrict the
ability of any person engaged in a distribution of the common
stock being distributed for a period of up to five business days
prior to the commencement of such distribution. All of the
foregoing may affect the marketability of the common stock and
the ability of any person or entity to engage in market-making
activities with respect to the common stock.
We will use our reasonable efforts to keep the registration
statement of which this prospectus is a part effective until the
earliest of (a) nine months following the effective date of
the registration statement to which this prospectus is a part
of, (b) the sale pursuant to the shelf registration
statement of all the shares of common stock covered by this
prospectus, (c) the expiration of the holding period
applicable to such securities held by persons that are not our
affiliates under Rule 144(k) under the Securities Act or
any successor provision, subject to certain permitted
exceptions, and (d) the date all common stock covered by
this prospectus cease to be outstanding.
LEGAL MATTERS
The validity of the issuance of the common stock covered by this
prospectus has been passed upon for us by Thompson &
Knight LLP, Houston, Texas.
EXPERTS
The consolidated financial statements of Petrohawk Energy
Corporation and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2004 and
for the year then ended incorporated in this prospectus by
reference from Petrohawk Energy Corporations Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004,
have been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, an
independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in
their report, which is incorporated herein by reference, and
have been so incorporated in reliance upon the report of such
firm given upon their authority as experts in accounting and
auditing.
The consolidated financial statements of Mission Resources
Corporation as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, and for each
of the years in the three-year period ended December 31,
2004, and managements assessment of the effectiveness of
internal control over financial reporting as of
December 31, 2004 have been incorporated by reference
herein in reliance upon the reports of KPMG LLP, independent
registered public accounting firm, incorporated by reference
herein, and upon the authority of such firm as experts in
accounting and auditing. The audit reports incorporated by
reference herein contain an explanatory
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paragraph regarding Missions adoption of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 143,
Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations
effective January 1, 2003 and SFAS No. 142,
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets effective
January 1, 2002.
The consolidated financial statements of Petrohawk Energy
Corporation at December 31, 2003 and for the year then
ended, appearing in Petrohawk Energy Corporations Annual
Report (Form 10-K/A) for the year ended December 31,
2003, have been audited by Ernst & Young LLP,
independent registered public accounting firm, as set forth in
their report thereon included therein and incorporated herein by
reference. Such consolidated financial statements are
incorporated herein by reference in reliance upon such report
given on the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and
auditing.
The consolidated financial statements of Petrohawk Energy
Corporation, incorporated in this prospectus by reference to the
annual report on Form 10-K, as amended, of Petrohawk Energy
Corporation as of December 31, 2002 and for the year ended
December 31, 2002, have been so incorporated in reliance on
the report of Hein & Associates LLP, an independent
registered public accounting firm, given on the authority of
said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.
The combined financial statements of Wynn-Crosby Energy, Inc.
and its Affiliated Partnerships as of December 31, 2003,
and for each of the years in the three-year period ended
December 31, 2003, have been incorporated in this
prospectus in reliance upon the report of KPMG LLP, an
independent registered public accounting firm, incorporated by
reference in this prospectus, and upon the authority of said
firm as experts in accounting and auditing. The audit report
covering the December 31, 2003 combined financial
statements refers to a change in the method of accounting for
abandonment obligations in accordance with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 143 Accounting for
Asset Retirement Obligations as of January 1, 2003,
and a change in the method of accounting for derivative
instruments in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 133 Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities as of January 1,
2001.
Certain estimates of proved oil and gas reserves for both
Petrohawk Energy Corporation and Mission Resources Corporation
referred to and incorporated by reference herein were based in
part upon engineering reports prepared by Netherland,
Sewell & Associates, Inc., independent petroleum
engineers. These estimates are included and incorporated herein
in reliance on the authority of each such firm as experts in
such matters.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
Our SEC filings are available to the public over the Internet at
the SECs web site at www.sec.gov. You may also read
and copy any document we file at the SECs public reference
rooms located at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington D.C.
20549. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further
information on the public reference rooms and their copy
charges. In addition, through our website,
www.petrohawk.com, you can access electronic copies of
documents we file with the SEC, including our annual reports on
Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current
reports on Form 8-K and any amendments to those reports.
Information on our website is not incorporated by reference in
this prospectus. Access to those electronic filings is available
as soon as practical after filing with the SEC. You may also
request a copy of those filings, excluding exhibits, at no cost
by writing, emailing or telephoning our principal executive
office, which is:
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The following documents we filed with the SEC pursuant to the
Exchange Act are incorporated herein by reference:
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our annual report on Form 10-K, for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2004; |
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our quarterly report on Form 10-Q, for the quarter ended
March 31, 2005; |
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our current report on Form 8-K/ A filed on December 1,
2004; |
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our current reports on Form 8-K filed on January 6,
2005, January 21, 2005, February 10, 2005,
February 22, 2005, March 3, 2005, two reports filed on
April 4, 2005, April 18, 2005, two reports filed on
May 12, 2005, and July 5, 2005 (excluding any
information furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 or
Item 7.01 of any such Current Reports on
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the description of our common stock set forth in our
registration statements filed pursuant to Section 12 of the
Exchange Act, including any amendment or report filed for the
purpose of updating such description. |
In addition, we are incorporating the following herein by
reference:
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Missions consolidated financial statements as of
December 31, 2003 and 2004 and related notes, and
managements assessment of the effectiveness of internal
control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004
contained in Missions Annual Report on Form 10-K/ A
for the period ended December 31, 2004 (File
No. 000-09498). |
All documents filed by us pursuant to Sections 13(a),
13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act (excluding any
information furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 or
Item 7.01 on any current report on Form 8-K)
subsequent to the date of this filing and prior to the
termination of this offering shall be deemed to be incorporated
in this prospectus and to be a part hereof from the date of the
filing of such document. Any statement contained in a document
incorporated by reference herein shall be deemed to be modified
or superseded for all purposes to the extent that a statement
contained in this prospectus, or in any other subsequently filed
document which is also incorporated or deemed to be incorporated
by reference, modifies or supersedes such statement. Any
statement so modified or superseded shall not be deemed, except
as so modified or superseded, to constitute a part of this
prospectus.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Included and incorporated by reference in this prospectus are
forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended. All statements, other than statements of historical
facts, included in or incorporated by reference into this
prospectus that address activities, events or developments that
we expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future are
forward-looking statements. The words should,
believe, intend, expect,
anticipate, project,
estimate, predict, plan and
similar expressions are also intended to identify
forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited
to, statements regarding:
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estimates of proved reserve quantities and net present values of
those reserves; |
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estimates of probable and possible reserve quantities; |
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reserve potential; |
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business strategy; |
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estimates of future commodity prices; |
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amounts and types of capital expenditures and operating expenses; |
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expansion and growth of our business and operations; |
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expansion and development trends of the oil and natural gas
industry; |
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production of oil and natural gas reserves; |
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exploration prospects; |
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wells to be drilled, and drilling results; |
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operating results and working capital; and |
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future methods and types of financing. |
Such forward-looking statements involve assumptions and are
subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results or performance to differ materially from
those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Although we believe that the assumptions reflected in such
forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no
assurance that such assumptions will prove to have been correct.
You should read the section entitled Risk Factors
for a discussion of some of the factors that may affect these
assumptions. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the
date they are made and we undertake no obligation to update them.
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
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Item 14. |
Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution |
The expenses of this offering (all of which are to be paid by
the registrant) are estimated to be as follows:
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Securities and Exchange Commission registration fee
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25,000 |
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Accounting fees and expenses
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25,000 |
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Engineering fees and expenses
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5,000 |
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Printing expenses
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25,000 |
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Miscellaneous
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25,000 |
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Item 15. |
Indemnification Of Officers And Directors |
Our certificate of incorporation contains certain provisions
permitted under the Delaware General Corporation Law
(DGCL) relating to the liability of directors. These
provisions eliminate a directors personal liability for
monetary damages resulting from a breach of fiduciary duty,
except that a director will be personally liable:
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for any breach of the directors duty of loyalty to us or
our stockholders; |
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for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve
intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law; |
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under Section 174 of the DGCL relating to unlawful stock
repurchases or dividends; and |
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for any transaction from which the director derives an improper
personal benefit. |
These provisions do not limit or eliminate our rights or those
of any stockholder to seek nonmonetary relief, such as an
injunction or rescission, in the event of a breach of a
directors fiduciary duty. These provisions will not alter
a directors liability under federal securities laws.
Our certificate of incorporation and bylaws also provide that we
must indemnify our directors and officers to the fullest extent
permitted by Delaware law and also provide that we must advance
expenses, as incurred, to our directors and officers in
connection with a legal proceeding to the fullest extent
permitted by Delaware law, subject to very limited exceptions.
Section 145 of the DGCL, inter alia, authorizes a
corporation to indemnify any person who was or is a party or is
threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or
completed action, suit or proceeding, other than an action by or
in the right of the corporation, because such person is or was a
director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation or was
serving at the request of the corporation as a director,
officer, employee or agent of another corporation or other
enterprise, against expenses, including attorneys fees,
judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and
reasonably incurred by him in connection with such suit or
proceeding if he acted in good faith and in a manner he
reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best
interests of the corporation, and, with respect to any criminal
action or proceeding, had no reason to believe his conduct was
unlawful. Similar indemnity is authorized for such persons
against expenses, including attorneys fees, actually and
reasonably incurred in defense or settlement of any such
pending, completed or threatened action or suit by or in the
right of the corporation if such person acted in good faith and
in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to
the best interests of the corporation, and provided further
that, unless a court of competent jurisdiction otherwise
provides, such person shall not have been adjudged liable to the
corporation. Any such
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indemnification may be made only as authorized in each specific
case upon a determination by the stockholders or disinterested
directors that indemnification is proper because the indemnitee
has met the applicable standard of conduct.
Section 145 further authorizes a corporation to purchase
and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a
director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is
or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director,
officer, employee or agent of another corporation or enterprise,
against any liability asserted against him and incurred by him
in any such capacity, or arising out of his status as such,
whether or not the corporation would otherwise have the power to
indemnify him. We maintain policies insuring our and our
subsidiaries officers and directors against specified
liabilities for actions taken in such capacities, including
liabilities under the Securities Act of 1933.
We have entered into separate indemnification agreements with
our directors and officers that may, in some cases, be broader
than the specific indemnification provisions contained in our
certificate of incorporation, bylaws or the DGCL. The
indemnification agreements may require us, among other things,
to indemnify our officers and directors against certain
liabilities, other than liabilities arising from willful
misconduct, that may arise by reason of their status or service
as directors or officers. We believe that these indemnification
arrangements are necessary to attract and retain qualified
individuals to serve as directors and officers.
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Item 16. |
Exhibits And Financial Statement Schedules |
(a) Exhibits.
The following exhibits are filed herewith pursuant to the
requirements of Item 601 of Regulation S-K:
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 3, 2005 by
and among Petrohawk Energy Corporation, Petrohawk Acquisition
Corporation and Mission Resources Corporation, incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Form 8-K that the
Company filed on April 4, 2005. |
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Certificate of Incorporation for Petrohawk Energy Corporation,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the
Form S-8 that the Company filed on July 29, 2004. |
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Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation for
Petrohawk Energy Corporation, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 3.1 to the Companys Current report on
Form 8-K filed on November 24, 2004. |
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Amended and Restated Bylaws of Petrohawk Energy Corporation,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the
Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended September 30, 2004, filed November 15,
2004. |
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Form of Warrant Agreement covering warrants issued to employees
as employment inducements, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 4.1 of Betas Annual Report for the year ended
December 31, 2003 Form 10-K filed on March 26,
2004. |
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Warrant Agreement between Beta and Brookstreet Securities dated
July 30, 1999, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 4.1 of Betas Annual Report for the year ended
December 31, 2003 Form 10-K filed on March 26,
2004. |
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Form of Warrant Agreement with suppliers, service providers, and
other third parties, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 4.1 of Betas Annual Report for the year ended
December 31, 2003 Form 10-K filed on March 26,
2004. |
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Warrant Agreement between Beta and its preferred shareholders,
including Warrant Certificates A and B, incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of Betas Form 8-K
filed on July 3, 2001. |
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Certificate of Designation of Beta Oil & Gas,
Inc.s 8% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of Betas
Form 8-K filed on July 3, 2001. |
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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Registration Rights Agreement, dated November 23, 2004,
between Registrant and Friedman, Billings, Ramsey &
Co., Inc., for the benefit of the holders of series B
preferred stock, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5
of Registrants Form 8-K filed on November 24,
2004. |
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Registration Rights Agreement, dated May 25, 2004, between
Registrant and PHAWK LLC, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 4.11 of Registrants Form S-3 filed on
December 1, 2004. |
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Registration Rights Agreement dated April 1, 2005 among
Petrohawk Energy Corporation and the parties set forth on
Exhibit A (North Sound Legacy International Ltd., North
Sound Legacy Institutional Fund, LLC, and North Sound Legacy
Fund LLC) of the Registration Rights Agreement, incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4.6 of Registrants
Form 10-Q filed on May 12, 2005. |
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Registration Rights Agreement dated April 1, 2005 among
Petrohawk Energy Corporation and the parties set forth on
Exhibit A (GLG North American Opportunity Fund) of the
Registration Rights Agreement. |
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Registration Rights Agreement dated April 4, 2005 among
Petrohawk Energy Corporation and the parties set forth on
Exhibit A (Provident Premier Master Fund Ltd.) of the
Registration Rights Agreement. |
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Opinion of Thompson & Knight LLP (previously filed) |
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Consent of KPMG LLP (filed on behalf of Petrohawk Energy
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Corporation) |
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Power of Attorney (previously filed) |
Item 17. Undertakings
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the
Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers
and controlling persons of the registrant, we have been advised
that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission
such indemnification is against public policy and is, therefore,
unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification
against such liabilities (other than the payment by the
registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer
or controlling person of the registrant 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, the registrant 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 Securities Act of 1933
and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
The registrant hereby undertakes:
(1) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are
being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration
statement:
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(a) To include any prospectus required by
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(b) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events
arising after the effective date of the registration statement
(or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which,
individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change
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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 20% change in the maximum aggregate
offering price set forth in the Calculation of
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(c) To include any material information with respect to the
plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the
registration statement or any material change to such
information in the registration statement; and |
(2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability
under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective
amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement
relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of
such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial
bona fide offering thereof.
(3) To remove from registration by means of a
post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered
which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.
(4) That, for purposes of determining any liability under
the Securities Act of 1933, each filing of the registrants
annual report pursuant to section 13(a) or
section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (and,
where applicable, each filing of an employee benefit plans
annual report pursuant to section 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934) that is incorporated by reference in the
registration statement shall be deemed to be a new registration
statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the
offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be
the initial bona fide offering thereof.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the
registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe
that it meets all of the requirements for filing on
Form S-3 and has duly caused this Registration Statement to
be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized, in the City of Houston, State of Texas on
July 13, 2005.
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PETROHAWK ENERGY CORPORATION |
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Title: |
President and Chief Executive Officer |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this
registration statement has been signed by the following persons
in the capacities and on the date indicated.
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Chairman of the Board, President,
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July 13, 2005 |
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Director |
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July 13, 2005 |
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July 13, 2005 |
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David
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July 13, 2005 |
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Martin Phillips |
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July 13, 2005 |
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Robert
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Director |
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July 13, 2005 |
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*By: |
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/s/ FLOYD C. WILSON
Floyd
C. Wilson
Attorney-in-Fact |
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II-5
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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2 |
.1 |
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Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 3, 2005 by
and among Petrohawk Energy Corporation, Petrohawk Acquisition
Corporation and Mission Resources Corporation, incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Form 8-K that the
Company filed on April 4, 2005. |
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4 |
.1 |
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Certificate of Incorporation for Petrohawk Energy Corporation,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the
Form S-8 that the Company filed on July 29, 2004. |
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4 |
.2 |
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Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation for
Petrohawk Energy Corporation, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 3.1 to the Companys Current report on
Form 8-K filed on November 24, 2004. |
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4 |
.3 |
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Amended and Restated Bylaws of Petrohawk Energy Corporation,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the
Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended September 30, 2004, filed November 15,
2004. |
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4 |
.4 |
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Form of Warrant Agreement covering warrants issued to employees
as employment inducements, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 4.1 of Betas Annual Report for the year ended
December 31, 2003 Form 10-K filed on March 26,
2004. |
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4 |
.5 |
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Warrant Agreement between Beta and Brookstreet Securities dated
July 30, 1999, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 4.1 of Betas Annual Report for the year ended
December 31, 2003 Form 10-K filed on March 26,
2004. |
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4 |
.6 |
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Form of Warrant Agreement with suppliers, service providers, and
other third parties, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 4.1 of Betas Annual Report for the year ended
December 31, 2003 Form 10-K filed on March 26,
2004. |
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4 |
.7 |
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Warrant Agreement between Beta and its preferred shareholders,
including Warrant Certificates A and B, incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of Betas Form 8-K
filed on July 3, 2001. |
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4 |
.8 |
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Certificate of Designation of Beta Oil & Gas,
Inc.s 8% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of Betas
Form 8-K filed on July 3, 2001. |
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4 |
.9 |
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Registration Rights Agreement, dated November 23, 2004,
between Registrant and Friedman, Billings, Ramsey &
Co., Inc., for the benefit of the holders of series B
preferred stock, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5
of Registrants Form 8-K filed on November 24,
2004. |
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4 |
.10 |
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Registration Rights Agreement, dated May 25, 2004, between
Registrant and PHAWK LLC, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 4.11 of Registrants Form S-3 filed on
December 1, 2004. |
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4 |
.11 |
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Registration Rights Agreement dated April 1, 2005 among
Petrohawk Energy Corporation and the parties set forth on
Exhibit A (North Sound Legacy International Ltd., North
Sound Legacy Institutional Fund, LLC, and North Sound Legacy
Fund LLC) of the Registration Rights Agreement, incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4.6 of Registrants
Form 10-Q filed on May 12, 2005. |
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4 |
.12* |
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Registration Rights Agreement dated April 1, 2005 among
Petrohawk Energy Corporation and the parties set forth on
Exhibit A (GLG North American Opportunity Fund) of the
Registration Rights Agreement. |
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4 |
.13* |
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Registration Rights Agreement dated April 4, 2005 among
Petrohawk Energy Corporation and the parties set forth on
Exhibit A (Provident Premier Master Fund Ltd.) of the
Registration Rights Agreement. |
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5 |
.1 |
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Opinion of Thompson & Knight LLP (previously filed) |
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23 |
.1* |
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Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP |
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23 |
.2* |
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Consent of Ernst & Young, LLP |
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23 |
.3* |
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Consent of Hein & Associates LLP |
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23 |
.4* |
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Consent of KPMG LLP (filed on behalf of Petrohawk Energy
Corporation) |
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23 |
.5* |
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Consent of KPMG LLP (filed on behalf of Mission Resources
Corporation) |
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23 |
.6* |
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Consent of Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc. (filed
on behalf of both Petrohawk and Mission) |
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23 |
.7 |
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Consent of Thompson & Knight LLP (included in
Exhibit 5.1) |
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24 |
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Power of Attorney (previously filed) |