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Registration No.: 333-137925
 
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM S-1/A
(Amendment No. 9 to Form SB-2)
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
FOOTHILLS RESOURCES, INC.
(Name of Small Business Issuer in Its Charter)
         
Nevada   1311   98-0339560
         
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
  (Primary Standard Industrial
Classification Code Number)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
4540 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, SUITE 550
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 93309
(661) 716-1320
(Address and Telephone Number of Principal Executive Offices)
(Address of Principal Place of Business or Intended Principal Place of Business)
DENNIS B. TOWER
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
4540 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, SUITE 550
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 93309
(661) 716-1320
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Agent for Service)
Copy to:
C.N. FRANKLIN REDDICK, III, ESQ.
AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD LLP
2029 CENTURY PARK EAST, SUITE 2400
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90067
(310) 229-1000
Approximate Date of Commencement of Proposed Sale to the Public: From time to time as determined by the selling stockholders after the effective date of this Registration Statement.
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, please 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, 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 this form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) 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
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
             
Large accelerated filer o   Accelerated filer o   Non-accelerated filer o   Smaller reporting company þ
    (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
                                             
 
  Title of each class               Proposed maximum     Proposed maximum        
  of securities to be     Amount to     offering price     aggregate offering     Amount of  
  registered     be registered     per unit     price     registration fee  
 
Shares of Common Stock, $0.001 par value
      48,700,960       $ 0.90 (1)     $ 43,830,864 (1)       (2 )  
 
Shares of Common Stock, $0.001 par value, issuable upon exercise of warrants
      20,597,532       $ 0.90 (1)     $ 18,537,778.80 (1)       (2 )  
 
Total
      69,298,492                 $ 62,368,642.80 (1)       (2 )  
 
(1)   The proposed maximum offering price per share and the proposed maximum aggregate offering price in the table above are estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee pursuant to Rule 457 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Pursuant to Rule 457(c), the fee calculation is based on $0.90 which is the average of the high and low sales prices of the Registrant’s common stock on the OTC Bulletin Board on May 30, 2008.
 
(2)   The registration fee of $11,862.21 was paid on October 10, 2006 upon the initial filing of the Registration Statement on Form SB-2, which is amended by this Form S-1/A.
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, as amended, or until the registration statement shall become effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine
 
 

 


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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 state where the offer or sale is not permitted.
Subject to completion, dated June 4, 2008
(FOOTHILLS RESOURCES, INC.)
Prospectus
Foothills Resources, Inc.
48,700,960 shares of common stock, and
warrants to acquire 20,597,532 shares of common stock
This prospectus relates to the offering by the selling stockholders of Foothills Resources, Inc. of up to 48,700,960 shares of our common stock, par value $0.001 per share. Those shares of common stock include 28,103,428 shares of common stock and 20,597,532 shares of common stock underlying warrants. In addition, we are registering the warrants to acquire 20,597,532 shares of common stock. We are registering the offer and sale of the common stock, including common stock underlying warrants, and the warrants, to satisfy registration rights we have granted to the selling stockholders.
We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of common stock or warrants by the selling stockholders. We may receive proceeds from the exercise price of the warrants if they are exercised by the holders thereof. We intend to use any proceeds received from the exercise of the warrants for working capital and general corporate purposes.
The selling stockholders have advised us that they will sell the shares of common stock and warrants from time to time in the open market, on the OTC Bulletin Board, in privately negotiated transactions or a combination of these methods, at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to the prevailing market prices, at negotiated prices, or otherwise as described under the section of this prospectus titled “Plan of Distribution.”
Our common stock is traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol “FTRS.OB”. On March 31, 2008, the closing bid price of the common stock was $0.82 per share.
Investing in our common stock involves risks. Before making any investment in our securities, you should read and carefully consider risks described in the Risk Factors beginning on page 2 of this prospectus.
You should rely only on the information contained in this prospectus or any prospectus supplement or amendment. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with different information.
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.
This prospectus is dated June      , 2008

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SUMMARY
This summary highlights information contained elsewhere in this prospectus but might not contain all of the information that is important to you. Before investing in our common stock, you should read the entire prospectus carefully, including the “Risk Factors” section and our financial statements and the note thereto included elsewhere in this prospectus.
For purposes of this prospectus, unless otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires, all references herein to “Foothills,” “we,” “us,” “our,” and “the Company” refer to Foothills Resources Inc., a Nevada corporation, and our subsidiaries.
Our Company
Foothills Resources, Inc. is a growth-oriented independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, exploitation and development of oil and natural gas properties. The Company currently holds interests in properties in the Eel River Basin, in northern California, the Goose Creek Field and Goose Creek East Field, both in Harris County, Texas, the Cleveland Field, located in Liberty County, Texas, and the Saratoga Field located in Hardin County, Texas, and is planning to acquire interests in the Anadarko Basin in southwest Oklahoma.
Our business strategy is to identify and exploit low to moderate risk resources in existing producing areas that can be quickly developed and put on production at low cost, including the acquisition of producing properties with exploitation and exploration potential in these areas. We also intend to take advantage of our expertise to develop exploratory projects in focus areas and to participate with other companies in those areas to explore for oil and natural gas using state-of-the-art 3D seismic technology. Our management intends to use its extensive domestic and international oil and gas experience to establish and grow the Company.
Foothills Resources, Inc. took its present form on April 6, 2006, when our wholly-owned subsidiary, Brasada Acquisition Corp., and Brasada California, Inc. executed a Merger Agreement and Plan of Reorganization. On April 6, 2006, Brasada Acquisition Corp. merged with and into Brasada California, Inc., with Brasada remaining as the surviving corporation and our wholly-owned subsidiary. The holders of Brasada’s issued and outstanding capital stock before the merger surrendered all of their issued and outstanding capital stock of Brasada and received 17,375,000 shares of our common stock, par value $0.001 per share. Our stockholders before the merger retained 12,625,006 shares of common stock.
Contemporaneously with the closing of the Merger, we split-off another wholly-owned subsidiary, Foothills Leaseco, Inc., a Nevada corporation, through the sale of all of the outstanding capital stock of Foothills Leaseco, Inc. As a consequence of the sale of Foothills Leaseco, Inc., we discontinued all of our business operations which we conducted prior to the closing of the merger with Brasada, and spun off all material liabilities existing prior to that date, in any way related to our pre-closing business operations. As a result of these transactions, our business and operations changed from a pre-exploration stage company prior to the merger and split-off to a company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of oil and natural gas properties following the merger.
Our primary operations are now those formerly operated by Brasada California, Inc., as well as other business activities which we have developed since April 2006, as described in this Prospectus.
Corporate Information
Foothills Resources, Inc. was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on November 17, 2000. Our principal executive offices are located at 4540 California Avenue, Suite 550, Bakersfield, California 93309. The telephone number at our principal executive offices is (661) 716-1320. Our website address is www.foothills-resources.com. Information contained on our website is not deemed part of this prospectus.

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The Offering
     
Common Stock Offered (1)
  48,700,960 shares
 
   
Warrants Offered (2)
  Warrants to acquire 20,597,532 shares
 
   
Offering Price
  Market price or privately negotiated prices.
 
   
Common Stock Outstanding (3)
  60,572,442 shares
 
   
Use of Proceeds
  We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares offered by the selling stockholders. Any proceeds we receive from the selling stockholders upon their exercise of warrants to purchase the shares included in the shares that are being offered by them hereunder will be used for general working capital purposes and capital expenditures.
 
   
OTC Bulletin Board Symbol
  FTRS.OB
 
   
Risk Factors
  An investment in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the risk factors set forth under “Risk Factors” beginning on page 2 and the other information contained in this prospectus before making an investment decision regarding our common stock.
 
(1)   Includes 28,103,428 shares of common stock currently issued and outstanding and 20,597,532 shares of common stock issuable by us upon exercise of outstanding warrants to acquire our common stock.
 
(2)   We anticipate registering the warrants under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and seeking a separate listing of the warrants on a securities market or securities exchange to allow the holders of our warrants to trade the warrants separate from our common stock.
 
(3)   Includes 28,103,428 shares of common stock which will not be available to trade publicly until the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part is declared effective by the SEC. This number does not include shares of common stock underlying options outstanding under our equity incentive plan or shares of common stock issuable by us upon the exercise of our outstanding warrants, under which our stockholders and warrant holders have the right to acquire 20,597,532 shares of common stock.
RISK FACTORS
Several of the matters discussed in this prospectus contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Factors associated with the forward-looking statements that could cause actual results to differ from those projected or forecasted in this prospectus are included in the statements below. In addition to other information contained in this prospectus, you should carefully consider the following cautionary statements and risk factors. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only risks and uncertainties we face. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, financial condition, and results of operations could suffer. In that event, the trading price of our common stock could decline and investors may lose all or part of their investment in our common stock. The risks discussed below also include forward-looking statements and our actual results may differ substantially from those discussed in these forward-looking statements.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR BUSINESS
We have a limited operating history for you to evaluate our business. We may never attain profitability.

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We are engaged in the business of oil and gas exploration and development, and have limited current oil or natural gas operations. The business of acquiring, exploring for, developing and producing oil and natural gas reserves is inherently risky. As an oil and gas acquisition, exploration and development company with limited operating history, it is difficult for potential investors to evaluate our business. Our proposed operations are therefore subject to all of the risks inherent in light of the expenses, difficulties, complications and delays frequently encountered in connection with the formation of any new business, as well as those risks that are specific to the oil and gas industry. Investors should evaluate us in light of the delays, expenses, problems and uncertainties frequently encountered by companies developing markets for new products, services and technologies. We may never overcome these obstacles.
Our business is speculative and dependent upon the implementation of our business plan and our ability to enter into agreements with third parties for the rights to exploit potential oil and natural gas reserves on terms that will be commercially viable for us.
Our lack of diversification will increase the risk of an investment in Foothills, and our financial condition and results of operations may deteriorate if we fail to diversify.
Our business focus is on the oil and gas industry in a limited number of properties, initially in California, Oklahoma and Texas, with the intention of expanding elsewhere. Larger companies have the ability to manage their risk by diversification. However, we lack diversification, in terms of both the nature and geographic scope of our business. As a result, we will likely be impacted more acutely by factors affecting our industry or the regions in which we operate than we would if our business were more diversified, enhancing our risk profile. If we cannot diversify our operations, our financial condition and results of operations could deteriorate.
Strategic relationships upon which we may rely are subject to change, which may diminish our ability to conduct our operations.
Our ability to successfully acquire additional properties, to discover reserves, to participate in drilling opportunities and to identify and enter into commercial arrangements with customers will depend on developing and maintaining close working relationships with industry participants and on our ability to select and evaluate suitable properties and to consummate transactions in a highly competitive environment. These realities are subject to change and may impair our ability to grow.
To develop our business, we will endeavor to use the business relationships of our management to enter into strategic relationships, which may take the form of joint ventures with other private parties and contractual arrangements with other oil and gas companies, including those that supply equipment and other resources that we will use in our business. We may not be able to establish these strategic relationships, or if established, we may not be able to maintain them. In addition, the dynamics of our relationships with strategic partners may require us to incur expenses or undertake activities we would not otherwise be inclined to in order to fulfill our obligations to these partners or maintain our relationships. If our strategic relationships are not established or maintained, our business prospects may be limited, which could diminish our ability to conduct our operations.
Competition in obtaining rights to explore and develop oil and gas reserves and to market our production may impair our business.
The oil and gas industry is highly competitive. Other oil and gas companies may seek to acquire oil and gas leases and other properties and services we will need to operate our business in the areas in which we expect to operate. This competition is increasingly intense as prices of oil and natural gas on the commodities markets have risen in recent years. Additionally, other companies engaged in our line of business may compete with us from time to time in obtaining capital from investors. Competitors include larger companies, which, in particular, may have access to greater resources, may be more successful in the recruitment and retention of qualified employees and may conduct their own refining and petroleum marketing operations, which may give them a competitive advantage. In addition, actual or potential competitors may be strengthened through the acquisition of additional assets and interests. If we are unable to compete effectively or adequately respond to competitive pressures, this inability may materially adversely affect our results of operation and financial condition.

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We may be unable to obtain additional capital that we will require to implement our business plan, which could restrict our ability to grow.
We expect that our current capital and our other existing resources will be sufficient only to provide a limited amount of working capital, and the revenues generated from our properties in Texas, California and Oklahoma alone will not be sufficient to fund both our continuing operations and our planned growth. We will require additional capital to continue to operate our business beyond the initial phase of our current properties, and to further expand our exploration and development programs to additional properties. We may be unable to obtain additional capital required.
Future acquisitions and future exploration, development, production and marketing activities, as well as our administrative requirements (such as salaries, insurance expenses and general overhead expenses, as well as legal compliance costs and accounting expenses) will require a substantial amount of additional capital and cash flow.
We may pursue sources of additional capital through various financing transactions or arrangements, including joint venturing of projects, debt financing, equity financing or other means. We may not be successful in locating suitable financing transactions in the time period required or at all, and we may not obtain the capital we require by other means. If we do not succeed in raising additional capital, our resources may not be sufficient to fund our operations going forward.
Any additional capital raised through the sale of equity may dilute the ownership percentage of our stockholders. This could also result in a decrease in the fair market value of our equity securities because our assets would be owned by a larger pool of outstanding equity. The terms of securities we issue in future capital transactions may be more favorable to our new investors, and may include preferences, superior voting rights and the issuance of warrants or other derivative securities, and issuances of incentive awards under equity employee incentive plans, which may have a further dilutive effect.
Our ability to obtain needed financing may be impaired by such factors as the capital markets (both generally and in the oil and gas industry in particular), our status as a new enterprise without a significant demonstrated operating history, the location of our oil and natural gas properties and prices of oil and natural gas on the commodities markets (which will impact the amount of asset-based financing available to us) and/or the loss of key management. Further, if oil and/or natural gas prices on the commodities markets decline, our revenues will likely decrease and such decreased revenues may increase our requirements for capital. If the amount of capital we are able to raise from financing activities, together with our revenues from operations, is not sufficient to satisfy our capital needs (even to the extent that we reduce our operations), we may be required to sell some of our assets or cease our operations.
We may incur substantial costs in pursuing future capital financing, including investment banking fees, legal fees, accounting fees, securities law compliance fees, printing and distribution expenses and other costs. We may also be required to recognize non-cash expenses in connection with certain securities we may issue, such as convertible notes and warrants, which may adversely impact our financial condition.
Since commencing our present business activities in April 2006, our financing activities have consisted of the following transactions.
In April 2006, we closed a private offering of an aggregate of 17,142,857 units consisting of one share of our common stock and warrants to acquire three-quarters of a share of common stock for five years, at an exercise price of $1.00 per whole share. In this offering, we received aggregate consideration of $12,000,000. Some of the consideration for the units sold in this offering was in the form of debentures that we sold prior to the closing date of the offering to accredited investors. These debentures converted into units in the offering on a dollar-for-dollar basis upon the closing date of the offering.
In September 2006, we closed a private offering of units consisting of shares of our common stock and warrants to acquire our common stock. Each unit we sold in the offering consisted of one share of common stock and a warrant to acquire one-half share of common stock for five years at an exercise price of $2.75 per share. On September 8, 2006, we received $22,500,000 in proceeds from the offering, through the sale of 10,000,000 units, issuing to investors in the offering 10,000,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire 5,000,000 shares of common

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stock. On September 27, 2006, we received proceeds of an additional $211,059 through the sale of an additional 93,804 units to additional investors in the offering.
To finance a portion of the acquisition of properties in Texas in September 2006, we executed a credit agreement with a financial institution, whereby we could borrow funds under a credit facility in an amount not to exceed $42,500,000 (the “Mezzanine Facility”). The Mezzanine Facility was scheduled to terminate, and all amounts borrowed under the Mezzanine Facility were due and payable, on September 7, 2010. The interest rate on the Mezzanine Facility was initially the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 700 basis points, and was increased by 100 basis points on each of September 22, 2006, October 23, 2006 and November 22, 2006 when we did not satisfy a requirement of the credit agreement to raise an additional $5,000,000 in equity capital on or before those dates. We were required to make quarterly interest and principal payments on the Mezzanine Facility equal to the adjusted net cash flow attributable to the properties acquired in the acquisition. The Mezzanine Facility was secured by liens and security interests on substantially all of our assets, including 100% of our oil and gas reserves, and prohibited any dividends on or redemptions of our capital stock.
In December 2007, we entered into a Credit Agreement with various lenders and Wells Fargo Foothill, LLC, as agent (the “Credit Facility”). The Credit Facility provides for a $50,000,000 term loan facility and a $50,000,000 revolving credit facility, with an initial borrowing base of $25,000,000 available under the revolving credit facility. We utilized $52,564,000 of the proceeds of the Credit Facility to retire the Mezzanine Facility, including the repayment of the outstanding principal balance of $42,500,000 and prepayment penalties and transaction costs totaling $10,164,000. The Credit Facility matures in December 2012, with principal payments scheduled to commence in April 2010 based on 50% of our cash flow, net of capital expenditures. Interest on the revolving credit facility is payable at prime plus 0.75% or at LIBOR plus 2.00%, as we select from time to time, with an unused line fee of 0.50%. Interest on the term loan facility is payable at prime plus 5.25% or at LIBOR plus 6.50%, as we select from time to time, provided that the interest rate on the term loan facility will not be less than 10.50% in the event that LIBOR is less than 4.00%. The Credit Facility contains financial covenants pertaining to asset coverage, interest coverage and leverage ratios. Additionally, the Credit Facility has restrictions on the operations of our business, including restrictions on payment of dividends. Borrowings under the term loan facility carry prepayment penalties ranging from 1.00% to 2.00% in the first three years of the Credit Facility. Borrowings under the revolving credit facility may be repaid at any time without penalty. The Credit Facility is secured by liens and security interests on substantially all of our assets, including 100% of our oil and gas reserves. In connection with the Credit Facility, we issued to the lender under the term loan facility a ten-year warrant to purchase 2,580,159 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $0.01 per share.
Although we recorded a loss of $17,593,000 in connection with the early retirement of the Mezzanine Facility, including $10,164,000 in prepayment penalties and transaction costs, and $7,429,000 of non-cash charges relating to the unamortized balances of debt discount and debt issue costs, we entered into the Credit Facility and retired the Mezzanine Facility because the Credit Facility is expected to provide us with significant liquidity for development activities, a substantial reduction in our weighted average cost of debt capital, increased operating flexibility through an improved covenant package, and enhanced ability to manage our cash position (and interest costs) through the revolving structure. We expect to be able to retire the amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility at or prior to its maturity from cash flow provided by operations from our proved oil and gas reserves, or from the proceeds of other financing transactions or arrangements, including joint venturing of projects, debt financing, equity financing or other means.
We may not be able to effectively manage our growth, which may harm our profitability.
Our strategy envisions expanding our business. If we fail to effectively manage our growth, our financial results could be adversely affected. Growth may place a strain on our management systems and resources. We must continue to refine and expand our business development capabilities, our systems and processes and our access to financing sources. As we grow, we must continue to hire, train, supervise and manage new employees. We cannot assure you that we will be able to:
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    expand our systems effectively or efficiently or in a timely manner;
 
    allocate our human resources optimally;
 
    identify and hire qualified employees or retain valued employees; or
 
    incorporate effectively the components of any business that we may acquire in our effort to achieve growth.
If we are unable to manage our growth, our operations and our financial results could be adversely affected by inefficiency, which could diminish our profitability.
Our business may suffer if we do not attract and retain talented personnel.
Our success will depend in large measure on the abilities, expertise, judgment, discretion, integrity and good faith of our management and other personnel in conducting the business of the Company. We have a small management team, and the loss of a key individual or inability to attract suitably qualified staff could materially adversely impact our business.
Our success depends on the ability of our management and employees to interpret market and geological data correctly and to interpret and respond to economic market and other conditions in order to locate and adopt appropriate investment opportunities, monitor such investments, and ultimately, if required, to successfully divest such investments. Further, no assurance can be given that our key personnel will continue their association or employment with us or that replacement personnel with comparable skills can be found. We have sought to and will continue to ensure that management and any key employees are appropriately compensated; however, their services cannot be guaranteed. If we are unable to attract and retain key personnel, our business may be adversely affected.
Our management team does not have extensive experience in public company matters, which could impair our ability to comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
Our management team has had limited U.S. public company management experience or responsibilities, which could impair our ability to comply with legal and regulatory requirements such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and applicable federal securities laws including filing required reports and other information required on a timely basis. There can be no assurance that our management will be able to implement and effect programs and policies in an effective and timely manner that adequately respond to increased legal, regulatory compliance and reporting requirements imposed by such laws and regulations. Our failure to comply with such laws and regulations could lead to the imposition of fines and penalties and further result in the deterioration of our business.
Risks related to our prior business may adversely affect our business.
Our business prior to the merger between our wholly-owned acquisition subsidiary and Foothills California, Inc. (formerly Brasada California, Inc.) in April 2006 involved mineral exploration. In 2001, we acquired a mining lease on a total of five unpatented lode mineral claims property located in the State of Nevada. Subsequent to our fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, we decided to abandon the property and terminate the claims and have since been in the process of reviewing other potential resource and non-resource assets for acquisition. We determined not to pursue the mineral exploration line of business following the April 2006 merger, but could still be subject to claims arising from our former business operations. These claims may arise from our operating activities (such as employee and labor matters), financing and credit arrangements or other commercial transactions. While no claims are pending and we have no actual knowledge of any threatened claims, it is possible that third parties may seek to make claims against us based on our former business operations. Even if any such asserted claims were without merit and we were ultimately found to have no liability for such claims, the defense costs and the distraction of management’s attention may harm the growth and profitability of our business. While the relevant definitive agreements executed in connection with the merger provided indemnities to us for liabilities arising from our prior business activities, these indemnities may not be sufficient to fully protect us from all costs and expenses.
Our hedging activities could result in financial losses or could reduce our net income, which may adversely affect your investment in our common stock.
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oil and gas production from our proved developed producing oil and gas reserves. To comply with the requirements of our credit facility, and in order to manage our exposure to price risks in the marketing of our oil and natural gas production, we have entered into oil and natural gas price hedging arrangements with respect to a portion of our expected production. We may enter into additional hedging transactions in the future.
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:
    our production is less than expected;
 
    there is a widening of price differentials between delivery points for our production and the delivery point assumed in the hedge arrangement; or
 
    the counterparties to our hedging agreements fail to perform under the contracts.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR INDUSTRY
Our exploration for oil and gas is risky and may not be commercially successful, and the 3D seismic data and other advanced technologies we use cannot eliminate exploration risk, which could impair our ability to generate revenues from our operations.
Our future success will depend on the success of our exploratory drilling program. Oil and gas exploration involves a high degree of risk. These risks are more acute in the early stages of exploration. Our expenditures on exploration may not result in new discoveries of oil or natural gas in commercially viable quantities. It is difficult to project the costs of implementing an exploratory drilling program due to the inherent uncertainties of drilling in unknown formations, the costs associated with encountering various drilling conditions, such as over-pressured zones and tools lost in the hole, and changes in drilling plans and locations as a result of prior exploratory wells or additional seismic data and interpretations thereof.
Even when used and properly interpreted, 3D seismic data and visualization techniques only assist geoscientists in identifying subsurface structures and hydrocarbon indicators. They do not allow the interpreter to know conclusively if hydrocarbons are present or economically producible. In addition, the use of 3D seismic data becomes less reliable when used at increasing depths. We could incur losses as a result of expenditures on unsuccessful wells. If exploration costs exceed our estimates, or if our exploration efforts do not produce results which meet our expectations, our exploration efforts may not be commercially successful, which could adversely impact our ability to generate revenues from our operations.
We may not be able to develop oil and gas reserves on an economically viable basis, and our reserves and production may decline as a result.
If we succeed in discovering oil and/or natural gas reserves, we cannot assure that these reserves will be capable of production levels we project or in sufficient quantities to be commercially viable. On a long-term basis, our viability depends on our ability to find or acquire, develop and commercially produce additional oil and natural gas reserves. Without the addition of reserves through acquisition, exploration or development activities, our reserves and production will decline over time as reserves are produced. Our future reserves will depend not only on our ability to develop then-existing properties, but also on our ability to identify and acquire additional suitable producing properties or prospects, to find markets for the oil and natural gas we develop and to effectively distribute our production into our markets.
Future oil and gas exploration may involve unprofitable efforts, not only from dry wells, but from wells that are productive but do not produce sufficient net revenues to return a profit after drilling, operating and other costs. Completion of a well does not assure a profit on the investment or recovery of drilling, completion and operating costs. In addition, drilling hazards or environmental damage could greatly increase the cost of operations, and various field operating conditions may adversely affect the production from successful wells. These conditions include delays in obtaining governmental approvals or consents, shut-downs of connected wells resulting from extreme weather conditions, problems in storage and distribution and adverse geological and mechanical conditions.

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While we will endeavor to effectively manage these conditions, we cannot be assured of doing so optimally, and we will not be able to eliminate them completely in any case. Therefore, these conditions could diminish our revenue and cash flow levels and result in the impairment of our oil and natural gas interests.
As further described under the section of this prospectus titled “Business,” in early 2008 we completed two wells that we previously drilled in the Eel River Basin in California. After perforating the indicated gas-bearing zones in both wells, we did not recover natural gas from either well. We temporarily suspended further testing on the two wells, and are in the process of performing stimulation programs to fracture the formations in the wells.
Estimates of oil and natural gas reserves that we make may be inaccurate and our actual revenues may be lower than our financial projections.
We will make estimates of oil and natural gas reserves, upon which we will base our financial projections. We will make these reserve estimates using various assumptions, including assumptions as to oil and natural gas prices, drilling and operating expenses, capital expenditures, taxes and availability of funds. Some of these assumptions are inherently subjective, and the accuracy of our reserve estimates relies in part on the ability of our management team, engineers and other advisors to make accurate assumptions. Economic factors beyond our control, such as interest rates, will also impact the value of our reserves. The process of estimating oil and natural gas reserves is complex, and will require us to use significant decisions and assumptions in the evaluation of available geological, geophysical, engineering and economic data for each property. As a result, our reserve estimates will be inherently imprecise. Actual future production, oil and natural gas prices, revenues, taxes, development expenditures, operating expenses and quantities of recoverable oil and natural gas reserves may vary substantially from those we estimate. If actual production results vary substantially from our reserve estimates, this could materially reduce our revenues and result in the impairment of our oil and natural gas interests.
Drilling new wells could result in new liabilities, which could endanger our interests in our properties and assets.
There are risks associated with the drilling of oil and natural gas wells, including encountering unexpected formations or pressures, premature declines of reservoirs, blow-outs, craterings, sour gas releases, fires and spills, among others. The occurrence of any of these events could significantly reduce our revenues or cause substantial losses, impairing our future operating results. We may become subject to liability for pollution, blow-outs or other hazards. We intend to obtain insurance with respect to these hazards; however, such insurance has limitations on liability that may not be sufficient to cover the full extent of such liabilities. The payment of such liabilities could reduce the funds available to us or could, in an extreme case, result in a total loss of our properties and assets. Moreover, we may not be able to maintain adequate insurance in the future at rates that are considered reasonable. Oil and natural gas production operations are also subject to all the risks typically associated with such operations, including premature decline of reservoirs and the invasion of water into producing formations.
Decommissioning costs are unknown and may be substantial. Unplanned costs could divert resources from other projects.
We may become responsible for costs associated with abandoning and reclaiming wells, facilities and pipelines which we use for production of oil and natural gas reserves. Abandonment and reclamation of these facilities and the costs associated therewith is often referred to as “decommissioning.” We have not yet determined whether we will establish a cash reserve account for these potential costs in respect of any of our properties or facilities, or if we will satisfy such costs of decommissioning from the proceeds of production in accordance with the practice generally employed in onshore and offshore oilfield operations. If decommissioning is required before economic depletion of our properties or if our estimates of the costs of decommissioning exceed the value of the reserves remaining at any particular time to cover such decommissioning costs, we may have to draw on funds from other sources to satisfy

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such costs. The use of other funds to satisfy such decommissioning costs could impair our ability to focus capital investment in other areas of our business.
Our inability to obtain necessary facilities could hamper our operations.
Oil and gas exploration and development activities are dependent on the availability of drilling and related equipment, transportation, power and technical support in the particular areas where these activities will be conducted, and our access to these facilities may be limited. To the extent that we conduct our activities in remote areas, needed facilities may not be proximate to our operations, which will increase our expenses. Demand for such limited equipment and other facilities or access restrictions may affect the availability of such equipment to us and may delay exploration and development activities. The quality and reliability of necessary facilities may also be unpredictable and we may be required to make efforts to standardize our facilities, which may entail unanticipated costs and delays. Shortages and/or the unavailability of necessary equipment or other facilities will impair our activities, either by delaying our activities, increasing our costs or otherwise.
We may have difficulty distributing our production, which could harm our financial condition.
In order to sell the oil and natural gas that we are able to produce, we will have to make arrangements for storage and distribution to the market. We will rely on local infrastructure and the availability of transportation for storage and shipment of our products, but infrastructure development and storage and transportation facilities may be insufficient for our needs at commercially acceptable terms in the localities in which we operate. This could be particularly problematic to the extent that our operations are conducted in remote areas that are difficult to access, such as areas that are distant from shipping and/or pipeline facilities. These factors may affect our ability to explore and develop properties and to store and transport our oil and natural gas production and may increase our expenses. In the Eel River Basin in California, we have contractual rights to access existing natural gas transportation facilities. Depending on the success of our planned drilling, it is possible that we will be required to construct additional pipeline facilities in the future in order to have sufficient capacity to transport all of our natural gas production.
Furthermore, weather conditions or natural disasters, actions by companies doing business in one or more of the areas in which we will operate, or labor disputes may impair the distribution of oil and/or natural gas and in turn diminish our financial condition or ability to maintain our operations.
Prices and markets for oil and natural gas are unpredictable and tend to fluctuate significantly, which could reduce profitability, growth and the value of our business.
Oil and natural gas are commodities whose prices are determined based on world demand, supply and other factors, all of which are beyond our control. World prices for oil and natural gas have fluctuated widely in recent years, and rose to record levels on a nominal basis in 2007. The average price for West Texas Intermediate oil in 1999 was $22 per barrel. In 2002 it was $27 per barrel. In 2005, it was $57 per barrel. During 2007, the daily spot price of West Texas Intermediate oil, as reported by the Wall Street Journal, peaked at $99, and as of May 15, 2008 was reported as $124 per barrel. We expect that prices will fluctuate in the future. Price fluctuations will have a significant impact upon our revenue, the return from our reserves and on our financial condition generally. Price fluctuations for oil and natural gas commodities may also impact the investment market for companies engaged in the oil and gas industry. Prices may not remain at current levels. Future decreases in the prices of oil and natural gas may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, the future results of our operations and quantities of reserves recoverable on an economic basis.
Increases in our operating expenses will impact our operating results and financial condition.
Exploration, development, production, marketing (including distribution costs) and regulatory compliance costs (including taxes) will substantially impact the net revenues we derive from the oil and natural gas that we produce. These costs are subject to fluctuations and variation in different locales in which we will operate, and we may not be able to predict or control these costs. If these costs exceed our expectations, this may adversely affect our results of operations. In addition, we may not be able to earn net revenue at our predicted levels, which may impact our ability to satisfy our obligations.

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Penalties we may incur could impair our business.
Failure to comply with government regulations could subject us to civil and criminal penalties, could require us to forfeit property rights, and may affect the value of our assets. We may also be required to take corrective actions, such as installing additional equipment or taking other actions, each of which could require us to make substantial capital expenditures. We could also be required to indemnify our employees in connection with any expenses or liabilities that they may incur individually in connection with regulatory action against them. As a result, our future business prospects could deteriorate due to regulatory constraints, and our profitability could be impaired by our obligation to provide such indemnification to our employees.
Environmental risks may adversely affect our business.
All phases of the oil and gas business present environmental risks and hazards and are subject to environmental regulation pursuant to a variety of federal, state and municipal laws and regulations. Environmental legislation provides for, among other things, restrictions and prohibitions on spills, releases or emissions of various substances produced in association with oil and gas operations. The legislation also requires that wells and facility sites be operated, maintained, abandoned and reclaimed to the satisfaction of applicable regulatory authorities. Compliance with such legislation can require significant expenditures and a breach may result in the imposition of fines and penalties, some of which may be material. Environmental legislation is evolving in a manner we expect may result in stricter standards and enforcement, larger fines and liability and potentially increased capital expenditures and operating costs. The discharge of oil, natural gas or other pollutants into the air, soil or water may give rise to liabilities to governments and third parties and may require us to incur costs to remedy such discharge. The application of environmental laws to our business may cause us to curtail our production or increase the costs of our production, development or exploration activities.
Our insurance may be inadequate to cover liabilities we may incur.
Our involvement in the exploration for and development of oil and gas properties may result in our becoming subject to liability for pollution, blow-outs, property damage, personal injury or other hazards. Although we expect to obtain insurance in accordance with industry standards to address such risks, such insurance has limitations on liability that may not be sufficient to cover the full extent of such liabilities. In addition, such risks may not, in all circumstances, be insurable or, in certain circumstances, we may choose not to obtain insurance to protect against specific risks due to the high premiums associated with such insurance or for other reasons. The payment of such uninsured liabilities would reduce the funds available to us. If we suffer a significant event or occurrence that is not fully insured, or if the insurer of such event is not solvent, we could be required to divert funds from capital investment or other uses towards covering our liability for such events.
Our business will suffer if we cannot obtain or maintain necessary licenses.
Our operations will require licenses, permits and in some cases renewals of licenses and permits from various governmental authorities. Our ability to obtain, sustain or renew such licenses and permits on acceptable terms is subject to change in regulations and policies and to the discretion of the applicable governments, among other factors. Our inability to obtain, or our loss of or denial of extension, to any of these licenses or permits could hamper our ability to produce revenues from our operations.
Challenges to our properties may impact our financial condition.
Title to oil and gas interests is often not capable of conclusive determination without incurring substantial expense. While we intend to make appropriate inquiries into the title of properties and other development rights we acquire, title defects may exist. In addition, we may be unable to obtain adequate insurance for title defects, on a commercially reasonable basis or at all. If title defects do exist, it is possible that we may lose all or a portion of our right, title and interests in and to the properties to which the title defects relate.
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We will rely on technology to conduct our business and our technology could become ineffective or obsolete.
We rely on technology, including geographic and seismic analysis techniques and economic models, to develop our reserve estimates and to guide our exploration, development and production activities. We will be required to continually enhance and update our technology to maintain its efficacy and to avoid obsolescence. The costs of doing so may be substantial, and may be higher than the costs that we anticipate for technology maintenance and development. If we are unable to maintain the efficacy of our technology, our ability to manage our business and to compete may be impaired. Further, even if we are able to maintain technical effectiveness, our technology may not be the most efficient means of reaching our objectives, in which case we may incur higher operating costs than we would were our technology more efficient.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR COMMON STOCK
There has been a limited trading market for our common stock and no market for our warrants.
There has been a limited trading market for our common stock on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board and no established market for the warrants. The lack of an active market may impair the ability of our investors to sell their shares of common stock or their warrants at the time they wish to sell them or at a price that they consider reasonable. The lack of an active market may also reduce the fair market value of the shares of common stock and warrants to be sold under this prospectus. An inactive market may also impair our ability to raise capital by selling shares of capital stock and may impair our ability to acquire other companies or technologies by using our common stock as consideration.
Investors may have difficulty trading and obtaining quotations for our common stock or warrants.
Our common stock is currently quoted on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board under the symbol “FTRS.OB.” Our warrants do not currently trade on any exchange or market. Our common stock has been actively traded for only a limited time, and the bid and ask prices for our common stock have fluctuated widely. As a result, investors may find it difficult to dispose of, or to obtain accurate quotations of the price of, our common stock and our warrants. This severely limits the liquidity of our common stock and our warrants, and would likely reduce the market price of our common stock and warrants, and hamper our ability to raise additional capital.
The market price of our common stock is, and is likely to continue to be, highly volatile and subject to wide fluctuations.
The market price of our common stock is likely to continue to be highly volatile and could be subject to wide fluctuations in response to a number of factors, some of which are beyond our control, including:
    dilution caused by our issuance of additional shares of common stock and other forms of equity securities, which we expect to make in connection with future capital financings to fund our operations and growth, to attract and retain valuable personnel and in connection with future strategic partnerships with other companies;
 
    announcements of new acquisitions, reserve discoveries or other business initiatives by our competitors;
 
    our ability to take advantage of new acquisitions (such as our acquisition of certain properties of TARH E&P Holdings, L.P.), reserve discoveries or other business initiatives;
 
    fluctuations in revenue from our oil and gas business as new reserves come to market;
 
    changes in the market for oil and natural gas commodities and/or in the capital markets generally;
 
    changes in the demand for oil and natural gas, including changes resulting from the introduction or expansion of alternative fuels;
 
    quarterly variations in our revenues and operating expenses;
 
    changes in the valuation of similarly situated companies, both in our industry and in other industries;
 
    changes in analysts’ estimates affecting our company, our competitors and/or our industry;
 
    changes in the accounting methods used in or otherwise affecting our industry;
 
    additions and departures of key personnel;

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    announcements of technological innovations or new products available to the oil and gas industry;
 
    announcements by relevant governments pertaining to incentives for alternative energy development programs;
 
    fluctuations in interest rates and the availability of capital in the capital markets; and
 
    significant sales of our common stock or warrants.
These and other factors are largely beyond our control, and the impact of these risks, singly or in the aggregate, may result in material adverse changes to the market price of our common stock and our warrants, and/or our results of operations and financial condition.
Our operating results may fluctuate significantly, and these fluctuations may cause the price of our common stock and our warrants to decline.
Our operating results will likely vary in the future primarily as the result of fluctuations in our revenues and operating expenses, including the coming to market of oil and natural gas reserves that we are able to develop, expenses that we incur, the prices of oil and natural gas in the commodities markets and other factors. If our results of operations do not meet the expectations of current or potential investors, the price of our common stock and our warrants may decline.
We do not expect to pay dividends in the foreseeable future.
We do not intend to declare dividends for the foreseeable future, as we anticipate that we will reinvest any future earnings in the development and growth of our business. Therefore, investors will not receive any funds unless they sell their common stock or warrants, and stockholders may be unable to sell their shares and warrants on favorable terms or at all. Investors cannot be assured of a positive return on investment or that they will not lose the entire amount of their investment in our common stock and warrants.
Stockholders will experience dilution upon the exercise of warrants and options.
As of March 31, 2008, there were 1,880,000 shares of common stock underlying options issued and outstanding and 23,177,691 shares of common stock underlying warrants issued and outstanding, which if exercised or converted, could decrease the net tangible book value of our common stock. In addition, there were 5,000,000 shares of common stock underlying equity-based incentive grants or awards that may be granted or awarded, of which equity-based incentive grants or awards for 141,176 shares of common stock have already been awarded , pursuant to the Company’s 2007 Equity Incentive Plan. If the holders of those options exercise those options, stockholders may experience dilution in the net tangible book value of our common stock. Further, the sale or availability for sale of the underlying shares in the marketplace could depress our stock price. We have registered or agreed to register for resale the above-described warrants all of the shares of common stock underlying such warrants. Holders of registered underlying shares could resell the shares immediately upon registration, resulting in significant downward pressure on our stock price.
Directors and officers of the Company have a high concentration of common stock ownership.
Based on the 60,572,442 shares of common stock that were issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2008, our officers and directors beneficially owned approximately 25.0% of our outstanding common stock. Such a high level of ownership by such persons may have a significant effect in delaying, deferring or preventing any potential change in control of Foothills. Additionally, as a result of their high level of ownership, our officers and directors might be able to strongly influence the actions of the Company’s board of directors and the outcome of actions brought to our stockholders for approval. Such a high level of ownership may adversely affect the voting and other rights of our stockholders.
Applicable SEC rules governing the trading of “penny stocks” limit the trading and liquidity of our common stock, which may affect the trading price of our common stock.
Shares of our common stock may be considered a “penny stock” and be subject to SEC rules and regulations which impose limitations upon the manner in which such shares may be publicly traded and regulate broker-dealer practices in connection with transactions in “penny stocks.” Penny stocks generally are equity securities with a price

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of less than $5.00 (other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges or quoted on the NASDAQ system, provided that current price and volume information with respect to transactions in such securities is provided by the exchange or system). The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document that provides information about penny stocks and the risks in the penny stock market. The broker-dealer must also provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction, and monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer’s account. In addition, the penny stock rules generally require that prior to a transaction in a penny stock, the broker-dealer make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser’s written agreement to the transaction. These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity in the secondary market for a stock that becomes subject to the penny stock rules which may increase the difficulty investors may experience in attempting to liquidate an investment in our common stock or warrants.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This prospectus contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). This prospectus includes statements regarding our plans, goals, strategies, intent, beliefs or current expectations. These statements are expressed in good faith and based upon a reasonable basis when made, but there can be no assurance that these expectations will be achieved or accomplished. These forward looking statements can be identified by the use of terms and phrases such as “believe,” “plan,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “target,” “estimate,” “expect,” and the like, and/or future-tense or conditional constructions “may,” “could,” “should,” etc. Items contemplating or making assumptions about, actual or potential future sales, market size, collaborations, and trends or operating results also constitute such forward-looking statements.
Although forward-looking statements in this prospectus reflect the good faith judgment of our management, forward-looking statements are inherently subject to known and unknown risks, business, economic and other risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to be materially different from those discussed in these forward-looking statements. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this prospectus. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of this prospectus, other than as may be required by applicable law or regulation. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by us in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission which attempt to advise interested parties of the risks and factors that may affect our business, financial condition, results of operation and cash flows. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results may vary materially from those expected or projected.
SELLING STOCKHOLDERS
This prospectus covers warrants and shares of our common stock, including shares underlying warrants, sold in our recent private equity offerings, in April 2006 and September 2006, to “accredited investors” as defined by Rule 501(a) under the Securities Act pursuant to an exemption from registration provided in Regulation D, Rule 506 under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act. The selling stockholders may from time to time offer and sell under this prospectus any or all of the warrants or shares of common stock listed opposite each of their names below. We are required, under registration rights agreements, to register for resale the warrants and the shares of our common stock described in the tables below.
Common Stock
The following table sets forth information about the number of shares of our common stock beneficially owned by each selling stockholder that may be offered from time to time under this prospectus. Certain selling stockholders may be deemed to be “underwriters” as defined in the Securities Act. Any profits realized by such selling stockholders may be deemed to be underwriting commissions.
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March 31, 2008. The selling stockholders identified below may have sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of some or all of their shares since the date on which the information in the following table is presented in transactions exempt from or not subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act. Information concerning the selling stockholders may change from time to time and, if necessary, we will amend or supplement this prospectus accordingly. We cannot provide an exact amount, but have provided an estimate, of the number of shares of common stock that will be held by the selling stockholders upon termination of this offering because the selling stockholders may offer some or all of their common stock under the offering contemplated by this prospectus. The total number of shares that may be sold hereunder will not exceed the number of shares offered hereby. Please read the section entitled “Plan of Distribution” in this prospectus.
We have been advised, as noted below in the footnotes to the table, 18 of the selling stockholders are broker-dealers and 8 of the selling stockholders are affiliates of broker-dealers. We have been advised that each of such selling stockholders purchased our common stock and warrants in the ordinary course of business, not for resale, and that none of such selling stockholders had, at the time of purchase, any agreements or understandings, directly or indirectly, with any person to distribute the related common stock.
The following table sets forth the name of each selling stockholder, the nature of any position, office, or other material relationship, if any, which the selling stockholder has had, within the past three years, with us or with any of our predecessors or affiliates, and the number of shares of our common stock beneficially owned by such stockholder before this offering. The number of shares owned are those beneficially owned, as determined under the rules of the SEC, and such information is not necessarily indicative of beneficial ownership for any other purpose. Under such rules, beneficial ownership includes any shares of common stock as to which a person has sole or shared voting power or investment power and any shares of common stock which the person has the right to acquire within 60 days through the exercise of any option, warrant or right, through conversion of any security or pursuant to the automatic termination of a power of attorney or revocation of a trust, discretionary account or similar arrangement.
Unless otherwise indicated, the stockholders listed in the table below acquired their shares in our private offerings in April 2006 and September 2006. Beneficial ownership is calculated based on 60,572,442 shares of our common stock outstanding as of March 31, 2008. Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with Rule 13d-3 of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Shares underlying warrants or options exercisable within 60 days of March 31, 2008 are considered for the purpose of determining the percent of the class held by the holder of such warrants or options, but not for the purpose of computing the percentages held by others. The persons and entities named in the table have sole voting and sole investment power with respect to the shares set forth opposite the stockholder’s name, subject to community property laws, where applicable, unless otherwise noted in the footnotes to the table. We have assumed all shares reflected on the table that were acquired in our private offerings will be sold from time to time. Because the selling stockholders may offer all or any portion of the common stock listed in the table below, no estimate can be given as to the amount of those shares of common stock acquired in our private offerings that will be held by the selling stockholders upon the termination of any sales of common stock.
                                 
                            Percentage of
                            Common Stock
    Shares of           Shares of Common   Outstanding
    Common Stock   Shares of   Stock Owned   Upon
    Owned Before the   Common Stock   Upon Completion   Completion of
    Offering   Being Offered   of the Offering (a)   Offering
0702119 BC Ltd.1
    1,312,500       1,312,500              
1087741 Alberta Ltd.2
    80,000       80,000              
719906 BC Ltd.3
    250,000       250,000              
Adam S. Gottbetter4
    125,001       125,001              
A.H. Investments5
    22,500       22,500              
AK Asset Management6
    262,501       262,501              
Alec Morrison & Sandra Morrison7
    99,999       99,999              
Alfred Ricciardi8
    16,667       16,667              
All Seasons Consulting Inc.9
    50,000       50,000              

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                            Percentage of
                            Common Stock
    Shares of           Shares of Common   Outstanding
    Common Stock   Shares of   Stock Owned   Upon
    Owned Before the   Common Stock   Upon Completion   Completion of
    Offering   Being Offered   of the Offering (a)   Offering
Alvin L. Gray10
    133,200       133,200              
Andrew A. Schatte11
    20,000       20,000              
Andrew Goodacre12
    62,500       62,500              
Anke Zenze13
    61,187       61,187              
Anthony Bobulinski14
    125,000       125,000              
Arn E. Schoch15
    124,962       124,962              
Atlantis Software Company Employee Profit Sharing Plan 16 !
    49,999       49,999              
Centrum Bank AG17
    1,875,000       1,875,000              
Avtar Dhillon18
    62,500       62,500              
Baradaran Revocable Trust, Sharyar Baradaran Trustee 19
    625,000       625,000              
Barbara S. Burkart20
    7,000       7,000              
Barry Davis21
    250,000       250,000              
Barry Tucker22
    62,500       62,500              
Ben T. Morris23 #
    146,248       146,248              
Bentley N. Kerfoot24
    104,000       104,000              
Bernard Bonertz25
    25,000       25,000              
Besser Kapital Fund LTD26
    75,012       75,012              
Bifrost Fund LP27
    225,000       225,000              
Bill Haak and Johnnie S Haak28
    79,301       79,301              
Blake Selig29
    52,500       52,500              
BMO Nesbitt Burns I/T/F Balanced Natural Resource Fund30
    66,666       66,666              
Bonner S. Ball31
    75,000       75,000              
Brad Deason32 #
    37,500       37,500              
Brad Gabel33
    62,500       62,500              
Brede C. Klefos34 #
    87,500       87,500              
Brian Hicks35
    125,000       125,000              
Brian Kuhn36
    262,500       262,500              
Bruce C. Gibbs and Lou Ann Gibbs37
    70,000       70,000              
Bruce Nurse38
    191,250       191,250              
Bruce R. McMaken39
    34,286       34,286              
Brunella Jacs LLC40
    250,005       250,005              
CamCap Energy Offshore Master Fund, L.P. 41
    1,170,000       1,170,000              
CamCap Resources Offshore Master Fund, L.P. 42
    630,000       630,000              
Carl Pipes43
    37,500       37,500              
Carmen Lanza44
    62,512       62,512              
Carol C. Barbour45
    37,500       37,500              
Carter D. Pope46
    75,000       75,000              
Champion Construction Consultants, Inc.47
    18,725       18,725              

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                            Percentage of
                            Common Stock
    Shares of           Shares of Common   Outstanding
    Common Stock   Shares of   Stock Owned   Upon
    Owned Before the   Common Stock   Upon Completion   Completion of
    Offering   Being Offered   of the Offering (a)   Offering
Charbonneau Limited Partnership48
    62,500       62,500              
Chester R. Cloudt49
    50,000       50,000              
Chester R. Cloudt, Jr.50
    25,000       25,000              
Chestnut Ridge Partners, L.P.51
    200,000       200,000              
Choregus Master Trust, Plan I, Money Purchase 52
    29,750       29,750              
Choregus Master Trust, Plan II, Profit Sharing 53
    29,750       29,750              
Christine M. Sanders54
    22,500       22,500              
Christopher Neal Todd55
    16,667       16,667              
Christopher Powell56
    6,250       6,250              
Craig Taylor57
    25,000       25,000              
Cranshire Capital, L.P.58
    525,000       525,000              
Crimson Group, LTD59
    23,325       23,325              
Curtis Conway60
    350,000       350,000              
Curtis E. Smith and Mary H. Cummins Trust 61
    52,500       52,500              
Dan Mechis62
    20,000       20,000              
Danich Investments Ltd.63
    62,500       62,500              
David A Melman64
    87,500       87,500              
David B. Steffan, Jr.65
    25,000       25,000              
David B. Steffan, Sr.66
    5,250       5,250              
David Jensen67
    32,933       32,933              
David Malm68
    20,000       20,000              
Dennis B. Tower69
    4,905,335       262,500       4,642,835       7.7 %
Dennis Bleackley70
    62,500       62,500              
Dennis H. Lundy71
    37,500       37,500              
DNG Capital Corp.72
    50,000       50,000              
Don Sanders and Tanya Drury TTEES FBO Tanya Jo Drury Trust 73
    56,250       56,250              
Don Weir and Julie Ellen Weir74!
    239,995       239,995              
Donald V Weir TTEE Sanders 1998 Children’s Trust DTD 12/01/1997 75 !
    506,275       506,275              
Douglas Patterson76
    3,375       3,375              
Dr. William Grose Agency77
    26,666       26,666              
Earl Fawcett78
    62,500       62,500              
Edmund H. Melhado79
    75,000       75,000              
Edward Antonsen80
    80,000       80,000              
Edward C. Kash81
    23,333       23,333              
Edwin Freedman82
    199,994       199,994              
Emily H. Todd83
    16,667       16,667              
EPSILON Management LTD.84
    37,506       37,506              
Evonne Whelan85
    37,500       37,500              

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                            Percentage of
                            Common Stock
    Shares of           Shares of Common   Outstanding
    Common Stock   Shares of   Stock Owned   Upon
    Owned Before the   Common Stock   Upon Completion   Completion of
    Offering   Being Offered   of the Offering (a)   Offering
Ewan Downie86
    80,000       80,000              
Francis P. Knuettel TTEE Francis P Knuettel Rev LVG TR UA DTD 3/7/03 87
    125,001       125,001              
Frank J. Metyko, Jr. and Mark J. Metyko and Kurt F. Metyko TTEES Frank J. Metyko Residuary Trust DTD 10/08/84 88
    26,666       26,666              
Frank Knuettel II Trustee, The Knuettel Family Trust 89
    43,750       43,750              
Frank Knuettel, II90
    49,875       49,875              
Fred Hagans91
    139,994       139,994              
Friedrich Brenckman92
    75,000       75,000              
G. Marie Smith93
    106,500       106,500              
Gary E. Mintz94
    262,500       262,500              
Gary Friedland95
    18,750       18,750              
Gary Maynard96
    33,750       33,750              
GEM Advisors97 #
    500,000       500,000              
George L. Ball98 #
    177,494       177,494              
Georges Antoun and Martha Antoun Ten Com 99
    46,667       46,667              
Gerald K. Bogen100
    18,000       18,000              
Gloria D. Kelley101
    18,750       18,750              
Goldman, Sachs & Co.102 #
    8,000,000       8,000,000              
Grant E Sims and Patricia Sims JT TEN103
    37,500       37,500              
Gregg Sedun104
    250,000       250,000              
Gregory Selig Lewis105
    62,501       62,501              
H. Alan Dill106
    222,000       222,000              
H. Ben Taub107
    45,000       45,000              
Hammonds Management Trust108
    16,875       16,875              
Harry Edelson109
    1,250,000       1,250,000              
Harry Gabel110
    62,500       62,500              
Hayden McIlroy111
    212,500       212,500              
Hedge Capital Partners LLC112
    105,050       105,050              
Heimbuck Family Trust DTD 8/13/85113
    104,168       104,168              
Herbert Lippin114
    22,500       22,500              
Hyman Gildenhorn and Vivian Gildenhorn115
    133,332       133,332              
Hypo Alpe-Adria-Bank116
    612,500       612,500              
Don A. Sanders117 #
    506,275       506,275              
Don S. Cook118
    26,666       26,666              
Erik Klefos119 #
    87,500       87,500              
Humbert B. Powell120 #
    88,751       88,751              

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                            Percentage of
                            Common Stock
    Shares of           Shares of Common   Outstanding
    Common Stock   Shares of   Stock Owned   Upon
    Owned Before the   Common Stock   Upon Completion   Completion of
    Offering   Being Offered   of the Offering (a)   Offering
Lewis S. Rosen121
    16,667       16,667              
Scott M. Marshall122
    87,500       87,500              
William W. Sprague123
    88,751       88,751              
J. Barrett Developments, Ltd.124
    25,000       25,000              
Jack Coldwell125
    62,500       62,500              
Jack Sheng126
    40,000       40,000              
James T. Dilella Trust127
    33,000       33,000              
Jamie Gilkison128
    75,000       75,000              
Jan Bartholomew129 #
    16,667       16,667              
Jan Rask130
    217,500       217,500              
Jason M. Rimland131
    75,287       75,287              
Jeffrey Scott132
    250,000       250,000              
Jerry F. and Nina L. Christopherson133
    62,500       62,500              
JMC Investments Ltd.134
    62,500       62,500              
Joe & Iola Bots135
    62,500       62,500              
Joel Stuart136
    18,750       18,750              
John A. Cary137
    30,000       30,000              
John H. Malanga and Jodi F. Malanga, JT Ten Malanga 138 #
    77,501       77,501              
John M. Martineck139
    137,500       137,500              
John N. Spiliotis140
    16,667       16,667              
John Seaman141
    80,000       80,000              
John W. Lodge, III142
    33,333       33,333              
Joseph Benjamin Johnson143
    84,165       84,165              
Judy Kay Hunnemuller144
    10,001       10,001              
Karl Antonius145
    62,500       62,500              
Katherine U. Sanders146!
    397,475       397,475              
Kenneth R. Hartley Jr.147
    33,750       33,750              
Kenneth S. Goodwin148
    26,250       26,250              
Kevin Shugars, Lori Shugars149
    33,750       33,750              
Knox Family Partnership, Lee M. Knox General Partner 150
    20,000       20,000              
LA Hougue Financial Management Services Limited 151
    375,000       375,000              
Ladasa Investments Inc.152
    250,000       250,000              
Larry Hunnemuller153
    10,001       10,001              
Lenny Olim154
    52,500       52,500              
Leon Frenkel155
    225,000       225,000              
Leonard C. Atkins156
    37,500       37,500              
Lisa Dawn Weir157
    37,500       37,500              
Louis Gleckel158
    18,750       18,750              
Louis Zehil159
    66,666       66,666              
M. Paul Tompkins160
    100,000       100,000              
M. St. John Dinsmore161
    37,500       37,500              
Mark Emalfarb Custodian for Hailey Emalfarb 162
    187,500       187,500              

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                            Percentage of
                            Common Stock
    Shares of           Shares of Common   Outstanding
    Common Stock   Shares of   Stock Owned   Upon
    Owned Before the   Common Stock   Upon Completion   Completion of
    Offering   Being Offered   of the Offering (a)   Offering
Mark Emalfarb Guardian for Ashley Emalfarb 163
    187,500       187,500              
Mark Leszczynski164
    21,000       21,000              
Mark Rousselot165
    25,000       25,000              
Mary Harris Cooper166
    26,666       26,666              
Matthew D. Myers167
    17,250       17,250              
Max and Judy Poll Rev Trust168
    33,333       33,333              
Melton Pipes169
    22,500       22,500              
Meteoric L.P.170
    120,000       120,000              
MGK Consulting Inc.171
    80,000       80,000              
Michael J. Burkart172
    1,500       1,500              
Michael J. Burkart and Breanna A. Burkart173
    5,000       5,000              
Michael J. Gaido, Jr.174
    50,000       50,000              
Michael John Fanti175
    20,000       20,000              
Michael S. Chadwick176#
    81,251       81,251              
Molly B. Jorgensen177
    1,500       1,500              
Molly B. Jorgensen and Trent R. Jorgensen178
    5,000       5,000              
Morton J. Weisberg179
    16,650       16,650              
Mosby Lindsay Simmons III180
    87,500       87,500              
Nadine C. Smith181
    375,000       375,000              
Natalie Dull182
    43,750       43,750              
Nina Holdings, LLC183 !
    500,000       500,000              
Nite Capital LP184
    666,667       666,667              
Nunziata Holdings Inc.185
    200,000       200,000              
NYBOR Group Inc.186
    40,179       40,179              
Paula L. Santoski187
    59,999       59,999              
Pauline Tower188
    26,250       26,250              
Perfco Investments Ltd.189
    250,000       250,000              
Philip M. Garner and Carol P. Garner190
    60,000       60,000              
Professional Trading Services SA191
    1,250,000       1,250,000              
Randall W. Tower192
    100,000       100,000              
Richard Lippin193
    17,250       17,250              
Richard Macdermott194
    62,500       62,500              
Richard W. Hodgman195
    33,750       33,750              
Rick Berry196 !
    16,667       16,667              
RJS JR/PLS 1992 Trust FBO Robert J Santoski Jr, Paula Santoski TTEE 197
    16,667       16,667              
Rob Anderson198 #
    375,000       375,000              
Robert Burschik199
    262,425       262,425              
Robert F. Ruth Jr.200
    108,000       108,000              
Robert J. Gonzales201
    122,500       122,500              

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                            Percentage of
                            Common Stock
    Shares of           Shares of Common   Outstanding
    Common Stock   Shares of   Stock Owned   Upon
    Owned Before the   Common Stock   Upon Completion   Completion of
    Offering   Being Offered   of the Offering (a)   Offering
Robert Pedlow202
    87,500       87,500              
Robert Sarcher203
    175,000       175,000              
Robert Schiesser204 #
    250,250       250,250              
Robert W. Bomengen205
    21,506       21,506              
Robert Wilensky206
    15,000       15,000              
Rose Anna Marshall207
    70,000       70,000              
Rosebury, L.P.208
    90,000       90,000              
Roy Alan Price209
    30,000       30,000              
Rune Medhus & Elisa Medhus210 #
    147,494       147,494              
Sam Belzberg211
    625,000       625,000              
Samuel Ginzburg212
    25,008       25,008              
Sanders Morris Harris Inc.213 #
    688,859       688,859              
Sanders Opportunity Fund (Institutional) L.P. 214 #
    1,209,353       1,209,353              
Sanders Opportunity Fund, L.P.215 #
    378,138       378,138              
Sandra L. Acosta216
    50,000       50,000              
Sanovest Holdings Ltd.217
    500,000       500,000              
Scott Rapfogel218
    87,500       87,500              
Leticia Turullos219
    16,667       16,667              
Sierra Madre Development, LLC220
    18,725       18,725              
Lawrence R. Simonson221
    62,500       62,500              
Stanley Katz222
    250,005       250,005              
SLS/PLS 1988 Trust FBO Samantha Leigh Santoski, Paula L Santoski TTEE 223
    16,667       16,667              
Stephen Hanson224
    300,000       300,000              
Steve Perry225
    62,500       62,500              
Steven R. Hall226
    22,500       22,500              
Sue M. Harris Separate Property227
    33,333       33,333              
Sue Minton Harris TTEE Pinkye Lou Blair Estate Tr u/w Dtd 6/15/91 228
    33,333       33,333              
Susan S. Lehrer229
    16,667       16,667              
T. Scott O’Keefe230
    162,499       162,499              
Tanya J. Drury231
    56,250       56,250              
The Brewster Family Trust232
    62,500       62,500              
Thomas Asarch and Barbara Asarch233
    104,167       104,167              
Thomas E. Fish234
    375,000       375,000              
Titus Harris, Jr.235!
    33,333       33,333              
Tom Juda and Nancy Juda236
    124,994       124,994              
Tom Steffan237
    12,500       12,500              
US Global Investors- Global Resources Fund 238
    1,900,001       1,900,001              
V MacLachlan Investments Corp.239!
    375,000       375,000              
Vicki T. Ruth240
    105,900       105,900              
Vincent Vazquez241
    174,000       174,000              

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                            Percentage of
                            Common Stock
    Shares of           Shares of Common   Outstanding
    Common Stock   Shares of   Stock Owned   Upon
    Owned Before the   Common Stock   Upon Completion   Completion of
    Offering   Being Offered   of the Offering (a)   Offering
W. Kirk Bosché 242
    3,308,877       126,000       3,182,877       5.3 %
Wayne C. Fox243
    15,000       15,000              
Wayne Hucik244
    62,500       62,500              
Weitzman Living Trust245
    75,000       75,000              
Whalehaven Capital Fund Limited246
    200,000       200,000              
William E. Grose247
    26,666       26,666              
William F. Burkart248
    53,000       53,000              
William L. Benson249
    18,000       18,000              
William Lowe250
    499,970       499,970              
William Sockman251
    16,650       16,650              
Y&S Nazarian Revocable Trust252
    1,249,999       1,249,999              
Yarek Bartosz253
    62,500       62,500              
Yellowstone Limited Partnership254
    75,000       75,000              
Meridian Global Energy & Resources Fund LT 255
    33,333       33,333              
E. Paul Jansen256
    7,500       7,500              
TARH E&P Holdings, L.P.
    1,691,186       1,691,186              
 
#   The selling stockholder is a broker-dealer.
 
!   The selling stockholder is an affiliate of a broker-dealer.
 
(a)   Assumes all of the shares of common stock to be registered on this registration statement, including all shares of common stock underlying warrants held by the selling stockholders, are sold in the offering by the selling stockholders.
 
1   Includes 750,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 562,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Gary Korzenowski has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of 0702119 BC Ltd.
 
2   Includes 45,714 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 34,286 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Mr. Wade McBain has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of 1087741 Alberta Ltd.
 
3   Includes 142,857 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 107,143 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Mr. Tom Kusumoto has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of 719906 BC Ltd.
 
4   Includes 71,429 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 53,572 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
5   Includes 15,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 7,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Mr. Bennett Altarman, President of A.H. Investments, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of A.H. Investments.
 
6   Includes 150,000 shares of common stock, 95,576 shares of common stock acquired pursuant to the exercise of warrants at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, and warrants to acquire an additional 16,925 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Mr. Kolbinger has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of AK Asset Management.
 
7   Includes 66,666 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 33,333 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.

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8   Includes 11,111 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 5,556 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
9   Includes 28,571 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 21,429 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Negar Towfigh, President of All Seasons Consulting, Inc. has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of All Seasons Consulting, Inc.
 
10   Includes 88,800 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 44,400 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
11   Includes 13,333 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 6,667 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
12   Includes 35,714 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
13   Includes 34,964 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 26,223 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
14   Includes 71,429 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 53,571 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
15   Includes 71,407 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 53,555 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
16   Includes 28,571 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 21,428 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Rune Medhus has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Atlantis Software Company Employee Profit Sharing Plan.
 
17   Includes 1,071,429 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 803,571 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Gerhard Roosli has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Centrum Bank AG.
 
18   Includes 35,714 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
19   Includes 357,143 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 267,857 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
20   Includes 7,000 shares of common stock acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
21   Includes 142,857 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 107,143 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
22   Includes 35,714 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
23   Includes 53,570 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 40,178 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes 35,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 17,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
24   Includes 69,333 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 34,667 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
25   Includes 14,286 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 10,714 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
26   Includes 50,008 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 25,004 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Oliver Chaponnier and M. Montanari have the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Besser Kapital Fund LTD.
 
27   Includes 150,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 75,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Peter Trapp, founding member of Bifrost Fund LP, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Bifrost Fund LP.
 
28   Includes 35,715 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes 11,200 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 5,600 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
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30   Includes 44,444 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 22,222 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Ralph Aldis, portfolio manager, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Balanced Natural Resource Fund.
 
31   Includes 50,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 25,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
32   Includes 25,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 12,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
33   Includes 35,714 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
34   Includes 50,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 37,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
35   Includes 71,429 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 53,571 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
36   Includes 150,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 112,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
37   Includes 40,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 30,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
38   Includes 75,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 56,250 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes 40,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 20,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
39   Includes warrants to acquire 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes 5,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 2,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
40   Includes 142,860 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 107,145 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Stanley Katz has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Brunella Jacs, LLC.
 
41   Includes 780,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 390,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Roland A. von Metzech, managing member of CamCap Energy Partners, the General Partner of CamCap Energy Offshore Master Fund, L.P., has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of CamCap Energy Offshore Master Fund, L.P.
 
42   Includes 420,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 210,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Roland A. von Metzech, managing member of CamCap Energy Partners, the General Partner of CamCap Resources Offshore Master Fund, L.P., has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of CamCap Resources Offshore Master Fund, L.P.
 
43   Includes 25,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 12,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
44   Includes 35,721 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 26,791 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
45   Includes 25,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 12,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
46   Includes 50,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 25,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
47   Includes 10,700 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 8,025 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Gary Huel has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Champion Construction Consultants, Inc.
 
48   Includes 35,714 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. A.J. Charbonneau and D. Davidson have the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Charbonneau Limited Partnership.

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49   Includes 28,571 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 21,429 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
50   Includes 14,286 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 10,714 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
51   Includes 133,333 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 66,667 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Kenneth Holz has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Chestnut Ridge Partners, L.P.
 
52   Includes 17,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 12,750 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Christopher Moyes has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Choregus Master Trust, Plan I, Money Purchase.
 
53   Includes 17,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 12,750 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Christopher Moyes has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Choregus Master Trust, Plan II, Profit Sharing.
 
54   Includes 15,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 7,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
55   Includes 11,111 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 5,556 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
56   Includes 3,571 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 2,679 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
57   Includes 14,286 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 10,714 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
58   Includes warrants to acquire 375,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes 100,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 50,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Mitchell P. Kopin, President of Downsview Capital, Inc., the General Partner of Cranshire Capital, L.P., has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Cranshire Capital, L.P.
 
59   Includes 15,550 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 7,775 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. C. Dean Patrinely, President of Gator Enterprises, Inc., the General Partner of Crimson Group, LTD, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Crimson Group, LTD.
 
60   Includes 200,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 150,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
61   Includes 35,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 17,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
62   Includes 11,429 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 8,571 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
63   Includes 35,714 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Danny Remenda has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Danich Investments Ltd.
 
64   Includes 50,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 37,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
65   Includes 14,286 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 10,714 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
66   Includes 3,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 2,250 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
67   Includes 21,955 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 10,978 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
68   Includes 11,429 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 8,571 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
69   Shares of Common Stock Owned Before the Offering includes 150,000 shares of common stock to be registered hereunder, 4,642,835 shares of common stock not being registered in this prospectus, and

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    warrants to acquire an additional 112,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Mr. Tower serves as our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer and a member of our board of directors.
 
70   Includes 35,714 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
71   Includes 21,429 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 16,071 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
72   Includes 28,571 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 21,429 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Nick Demare, President, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of DNG Capital Corp.
 
73   Includes 37,500 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 18,750 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
74   Includes 107,140 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 80,355 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes 35,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 17,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
75   Includes 214,300 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 160,725 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes 87,500 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 43,750 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering
 
76   Includes 2,250 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 1,125 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
77   Includes 17,777 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 8,889 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
78   Includes 35,714 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
79   Includes 50,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 25,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
80   Includes 45,714 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 34,286 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
81   Includes 15,555 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 7,778 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
82   Includes 71,425 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 53,569 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes 50,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 25,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
83   Includes 11,111 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 5,556 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
84   Includes 25,004 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 12,502 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Olivier Chaponnier, Director, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of EPSILON Management LTD.
 
85   Includes 21,429 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 16,071 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
86   Includes 45,714 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 34,286 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
87   Includes 71,429 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 53,572 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Mr. Knuettel serves on our board of directors.
 
88   Includes 17,777 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 8,889 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
89   Includes 25,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 18,750 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
90   Includes 28,500 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 21,375 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.

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91   Includes 71,425 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 53,569 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes 10,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 5,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
92   Includes 50,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 25,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
93   Includes 58,000 shares of common stock, acquired in the April 2006 private offering, and 43,500 shares of common stock acquired pursuant to the exercise of warrants at an exercise price of $1.00 per share. Also includes warrants to acquire an additional 5,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
94   Includes 150,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 112,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
95   Includes 12,500 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 6,250 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
96   Includes 22,500 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 11,250 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
97   Includes 500,000 shares of common stock issued to GEM Advisors in April 2006.
 
98   Includes 71,425 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 53,569 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes 35,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 17,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
99   Includes 31,111 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 15,556 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
100   Includes 12,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 6,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
101   Includes 12,500 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 6,250 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
102   Includes 3,333,333 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 4,666,667 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Colleen Foster, managing director, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Goldman, Sachs & Co.
 
103   Includes 25,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 12,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
104   Includes 142,857 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 107,143 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
105   Includes 35,715 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
106   Includes 148,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 74,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
107   Includes 30,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 15,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
108   Includes 11,250 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 5,625 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Ronnie D. Hammonds has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Hammonds Management Trust.
 
109   Includes 714,286 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 535,714 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
110   Includes 35,714 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
111   Includes 100,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 75,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes 25,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 12,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
112   Includes 51,479 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 53,571 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Allan Rothstein, managing member, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of

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    Hedge Capital Partners.
 
113   Includes 50,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 37,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes 11,112 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 5,556 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Jeff Heimbuck, trustee, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of the Heimbuck Family Trust.
 
114   Includes 15,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 7,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
115   Includes 88,888 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 44,444 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
116   Includes 350,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 262,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. P. Mast and E. Beck have the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Hypo Alpe-Adria-Bank.
 
117   Includes 214,300 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 160,725 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes 87,500 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 43,750 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
118   Includes 17,777 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 8,889 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
119   Includes 50,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 37,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
120   Includes 35,715 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Includes 17,500 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 8,750 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
121   Includes 11,111 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 5,556 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
122   Includes 50,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 37,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
123   Includes 35,715 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes 17,500 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 8,750 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
124   Includes 14,286 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 10,714 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Werner Henzler has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of J. Barrett Developments Ltd.
 
125   Includes 35,714 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
126   Includes 22,857 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 17,143 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
127   Includes 22,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 11,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
128   Includes 42,857 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 32,143 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
129   Includes 11,111 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 5,556 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
130   Includes 85,714 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 64,286 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Includes 45,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 22,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
131   Includes 43,021 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 32,266 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
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    stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
133   Includes 35,714 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
134   Includes 35,714 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Brian Carpenter, President, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of JMC Investments, Ltd.
 
135   Includes 35,714 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
136   Includes 12,500 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 6,250 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
137   Includes 20,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 10,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
138   Includes 35,715 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes 10,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 5,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
139   Includes 21,429 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 16,072 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes 66,666 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 44,444 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
140   Includes 11,111 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 5,556 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
141   Includes 45,714 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 34,286 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
142   Includes 22,222 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 11,111 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
143   Includes 21,429 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 16,071 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes 31,110 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 15,555 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
144   Includes 6,667 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 3,334 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
145   Includes 35,714 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
146   Includes 160,700 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 120,525 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 1, 2006 offering. Includes 77,500 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 38,750 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
147   Includes 22,500 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 11,250 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
148   Includes 15,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 11,250 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
149   Includes 22,500 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 11,250 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
150   Includes 13,333 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 6,667 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
151   Includes 214,286 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 160,714 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. J B Rimeur has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of LA Hougue Financial Management Services Limited.
 
152   Includes 142,857 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 107,143 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Gerald Wittenberg has the power to vote and dispose of the shares being registered on behalf of Ladasa Investments, Inc.
 
153   Includes 6,667 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 3,334 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.

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154   Includes 30,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 22,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
155   Includes 150,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 75,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
156   Includes 25,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 12,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
157   Includes 25,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 12,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
158   Includes 12,500 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 6,250 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
159   Includes 44,444 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 22,222 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
160   Includes 57,143 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 42,857 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
161   Includes 25,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 12,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
162   Includes 107,143 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 80,357 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
163   Includes 107,143 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 80,357 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
164   Includes 14,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 7,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
165   Includes 14,286 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 10,714 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
166   Includes 17,777 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 8,889 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
167   Includes 11,500 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 5,750 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
168   Includes 22,222 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 11,111 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
169   Includes 15,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 7,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
170   Includes 80,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 40,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Montague Guild, Jr., CEO of Guild Investment Management, Inc., the General Partner of Meteoric L.P., has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Meteoric L.P.
 
171   Includes 45,714 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 34,286 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Jason Gigliotti, President, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of MGK Consulting, Inc.
 
172   Includes 1,500 shares of common stock acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
173   Includes 5,000 shares of common stock acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
174   Includes 33,333 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 16,667 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
175   Includes 11,429 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 8,571 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
176   Includes 35,715 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes 12,500 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 6,250 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
177   Includes 1,500 shares of common stock acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
178   Includes 5,000 shares of common stock acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
179   Includes 11,100 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 5,550 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
180   Includes 50,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 37,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.

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181   Includes 214,286 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 160,714 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
182   Includes 25,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 18,750 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
183   Includes 285,714 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 214,286 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. William McCluskey has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Nina Holdings, LLC.
 
184   Includes 285,714 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 214,286 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes 111,111 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 55,556 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Keith A. Goodman, Manager and General Partner, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Nite Capital LP.
 
185   Includes 114,286 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 85,714 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. David Craven has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Nunziata Holdings Inc.
 
186   Includes warrants to acquire 40,179 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Robyn Schreiber, President, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of NYBOR Group Inc.
 
187   Includes 39,999 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 20,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
188   Includes 15,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 11,250 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired by Dennis Tower in the April 2006 private offering and transferred to Pauline Tower.
 
189   Includes 142,857 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 107,143 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Walter Dawson has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Perfco Investments Ltd.
 
190   Includes 40,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 20,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
191   Includes 714,286 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 535,714 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Dr. Rene Simon has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Professional Trading Services SA.
 
192   Includes 57,143 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 42,857 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
193   Includes 11,500 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 5,750 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
194   Includes 35,714 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
195   Includes 22,500 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 11,250 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
196   Includes 11,111 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 5,556 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
197   Includes 11,111 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 5,556 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
198   Includes 214,286 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 160,714 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
199   Includes 149,957 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 112,468 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
200   Includes 72,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 36,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
201   Includes 70,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 52,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
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    stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
203   Includes 100,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 75,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
204   Includes 143,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 107,250 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
205   Includes 12,289 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 9,217 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
206   Includes 10,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 5,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
207   Includes 40,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 30,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
208   Includes 60,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 30,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Anthony R. Danaher, the President of Guild Investment Management, Inc., the General Partner of Rosebury, L.P. has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Rosebury, L.P.
 
209   Includes 20,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 10,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
210   Includes 71,425 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 53,569 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes 15,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 7,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
211   Includes 357,143 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 267,857 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
212   Includes 14,290 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 10,718 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
213   Includes 123,215 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 92,411 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, which were issued as consideration for services provided by Sanders Morris Harris Inc. in the April 2006 private offering of our securities. Also includes a warrant to purchase 466,666 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.25 issued on September 8, 2006 and a warrant to purchase 6,567 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.25 issued on September 27, 2006, each of which was issued as consideration for services provided by Sanders Morris Harris Inc. in the September 2006 private offering of our securities. Ben T. Morris has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Sanders Morris Harris Inc.
 
214   Includes 544,140 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 408,105 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes 171,405 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 85,703 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Brad Sanders, fund administrator, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Sanders Opportunity Fund (Institutional) L.P.
 
215   Includes 170,140 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 127,605 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes 53,595 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 26,798 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Brad Sanders, fund administrator, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Sanders Opportunity Fund, L.P.
 
216   Includes 28,571 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 21,429 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
217   Includes 285,714 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 214,286 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Tom and Hydri Kusumoto have the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Sanovest Holdings Ltd.
 
218   Includes 50,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 37,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
219   Includes 11,111 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 5,556 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
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    stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Joseph Barnett has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Sierra Madre Development, LLC.
 
221   Includes 35,714 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
222   Includes 142,860 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 107,145 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
223   Includes 11,111 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 5,556 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
224   Includes 171,429 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 128,571 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
225   Includes 35,714 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
226   Includes 15,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 7,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
227   Includes 22,222 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 11,111 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
228   Includes 22,222 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 11,111 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
229   Includes 11,111 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 5,556 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
230   Includes 71,428 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 53,571 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes 25,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 12,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
231   Includes 37,500 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 18,750 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
232   Includes 35,714 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Jim Brewster has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of the Brewster Family Trust.
 
233   Includes 50,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 37,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes 11,111 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 5,556 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
234   Includes 214,286 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 160,714 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
235   Includes 22,222 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 11,111 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
236   Includes 71,425 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 53,569 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
237   Includes 7,143 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 5,357 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
238   Includes 1,266,667 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 633,334 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Ralph Aldis, portfolio manager, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of US Global Investors — Global Resources Fund.
 
239   Includes 214,286 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 160,714 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Peter M. Brown, President, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of V Maclachlan Investments Corp.
 
240   Includes 70,600 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 35,300 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
241   Includes 16,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 8,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Also includes 85,714 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 64,286 shares of common

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    stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
242   Includes 72,000 shares of common stock to be registered hereunder, 3182,877 shares of common stock not being registered in this prospectus, and warrants to acquire an additional 54,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Mr. Bosché serves as our Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary.
 
243   Includes 10,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 5,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
244   Includes 35,714 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
245   Includes 50,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 25,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
246   Includes 133,333 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 66,667 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Brian Mazella, CFO, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Whalehaven Capital Fund Limited.
 
247   Includes 17,777 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 8,889 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
248   Includes 26,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 27,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
249   Includes 12,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 6,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
250   Includes 285,697 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 214,273 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
251   Includes 11,100 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 5,550 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
252   Includes 714,285 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 535,714 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Younes Nazarian has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Y&S Nazarian Revocable Trust.
 
253   Includes 35,714 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
254   Includes 50,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 25,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Gary E. Mintz, General Partner, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Yellowstone Limited Partnership.
 
255   Includes 22,222 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 11,111 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Ralph Aldis, portfolio manager, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Meridian Global Energy & Resources Fund.
 
256   Includes 5,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 2,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
Warrants
The following table sets forth information about the number of shares of common stock underlying the warrants which are beneficially owned by each selling stockholder and which may be offered from time to time under this prospectus. Certain selling stockholders may be deemed to be “underwriters” as defined in the Securities Act. Any profits realized by the selling stockholder may be deemed to be underwriting commissions.
The table below has been prepared based upon information provided to us by the selling stockholders, as well as our books and records, including our warrant ledger, as of March 31, 2008. The selling stockholders identified below may have sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of some or all of their warrants since the date on which the information in the following table is presented, in transactions exempt from or not subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act. Information concerning the selling stockholders may change from time to time and, if necessary, we will amend or supplement this prospectus accordingly. We cannot give an estimate as to whether the selling stockholders will exercise or sell the warrants that will be held by the selling stockholders upon

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termination of this offering because the selling stockholders may sell or exercise their warrants, in whole or in part, under the offering contemplated by this prospectus. The total number of shares underlying warrants that may be sold hereunder will not exceed the shares of common stock underlying warrants listed in the table below. Please read the section entitled “Plan of Distribution” in this prospectus.
We have been advised, as noted below in the footnotes to the table, 18 of the selling stockholders are broker-dealers and 8 of the selling stockholders are affiliates of broker-dealers. We have been advised that each of such selling stockholders purchased our warrants in the ordinary course of business, not for resale, and that none of such selling stockholders had, at the time of purchase, any agreements or understandings, directly or indirectly, with any person to distribute the related warrants.
The following table sets forth the name of each selling stockholder, the nature of any position, office, or other material relationship, if any, which the selling stockholder has had, within the past three years, with us or with any of our predecessors or affiliates, and the number of shares of our common stock underlying the warrants beneficially owned by such stockholder before this offering. The warrants owned for the purposes of this table are those that are beneficially owned, as determined under the rules of the SEC, and such information is not necessarily indicative of beneficial ownership for any other purpose. Under such rules, beneficial ownership includes any warrants as to which a person has sole or shared voting power or investment power and any warrants which the person has the right to acquire within 60 days through the conversion of any security or pursuant to the automatic termination of a power of attorney or revocation of a trust, discretionary account or similar arrangement.
Unless otherwise indicated, the stockholders listed in the table below acquired their warrants in the private offerings of our securities in April 2006 and September 2006. The percentage of common stock underlying outstanding warrants is based upon a total of 20,597,532 shares of common stock underlying outstanding warrants. We have assumed all warrants reflected in the following table will be exercised or sold from time to time by the selling stockholders. Because the selling stockholders may offer all of their warrants, in whole or in part, listed in the table below, no estimate can be given as to the number of shares of common stock underlying warrants that will be held by the selling stockholders upon the termination of any sales of their warrants.
                                 
                            Percentage of
    Shares Underlying           Warrants for Common   Common Stock
    Warrants for Common   Shares Underlying   Stock Owned Upon   Outstanding Upon
    Stock Owned Before   Warrants for Common   Completion of the   Completion of
    the Offering   Stock Being Offered   Offering (a)   Offering
0702119 BC Ltd.1
    562,500       562,500              
1087741 Alberta Ltd.2
    34,286       34,286              
719906 BC Ltd.3
    107,143       107,143              
Adam S. Gottbetter4
    53,572       53,572              
A.H. Investments5
    7,500       7,500              
AK Asset Management6
    16,925       16,925              
Alec Morrison & Sandra Morrison7
    33,333       33,333              
Alfred Ricciardi8
    5,556       5,556              
All Seasons Consulting Inc.9
    21,429       21,429              
Alvin L. Gray10
    44,400       44,400              
Andrew A. Schatte11
    6,667       6,667              
Andrew Goodacre12
    26,786       26,786              
Anke Zenze13
    26,223       26,223              
Anthony Bobulinski14
    53,571       53,571              
Arn E. Schoch15
    53,555       53,555              
Atlantis Software Company Employee Profit Sharing Plan 16 !
    21,428       21,428              

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                            Percentage of
    Shares Underlying           Warrants for Common   Common Stock
    Warrants for Common   Shares Underlying   Stock Owned Upon   Outstanding Upon
    Stock Owned Before   Warrants for Common   Completion of the   Completion of
    the Offering   Stock Being Offered   Offering (a)   Offering
Centrum Bank AG17
    803,571       803,571              
Avtar Dhillon18
    26,786       26,786              
Baradaran Revocable Trust, Sharyar Baradaran Trustee 19
    267,857       267,857              
Barry Davis20
    107,143       107,143              
Barry Tucker21
    26,786       26,786              
Ben T. Morris22 #
    57,678       57,678              
Bentley N. Kerfoot23
    34,667       34,667              
Bernard Bonertz24
    10,714       10,714              
Besser Kapital Fund LTD25
    25,004       25,004              
Bifrost Fund LP26
    75,000       75,000              
Bill Haak and Johnnie S Haak27
    32,386       32,386              
Blake Selig28
    22,500       22,500              
BMO Nesbitt Burns I/T/F Balanced Natural Resource Fund 29
    22,222       22,222              
Bonner S. Ball30
    25,000       25,000              
Brad Deason31 #
    12,500       12,500              
Brad Gabel32
    26,786       26,786              
Brede C. Klefos33 #
    37,500       37,500              
Brian Hicks34
    53,571       53,571              
Brian Kuhn35
    112,500       112,500              
Bruce C. Gibbs and Lou Ann Gibbs36
    30,000       30,000              
Bruce Nurse37
    76,250       76,250              
Bruce R. McMaken38
    29,286       29,286              
Brunella Jacs LLC39
    107,145       107,145              
CamCap Energy Offshore Master Fund, L.P. 40
    390,000       390,000              
CamCap Resources Offshore Master Fund, L.P. 41
    210,000       210,000              
Carl Pipes42
    12,500       12,500              
Carmen Lanza43
    26,791       26,791              
Carol C. Barbour44
    12,500       12,500              
Carter D. Pope45
    25,000       25,000              
Champion Construction Consultants, Inc.46
    8,025       8,025              
Charbonneau Limited Partnership47
    26,786       26,786              
Chester R. Cloudt48
    21,429       21,429              
Chester R. Cloudt, Jr.49
    10,714       10,714              

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                            Percentage of
    Shares Underlying           Warrants for Common   Common Stock
    Warrants for Common   Shares Underlying   Stock Owned Upon   Outstanding Upon
    Stock Owned Before   Warrants for Common   Completion of the   Completion of
    the Offering   Stock Being Offered   Offering (a)   Offering
Chestnut Ridge Partners, L.P.50
    66,667       66,667              
Choregus Master Trust, Plan I, Money Purchase 51
    12,750       12,750              
Choregus Master Trust, Plan II, Profit Sharing 52
    12,750       12,750              
Christine M. Sanders53
    7,500       7,500              
Christopher Neal Todd54
    5,556       5,556              
Christopher Powell55
    2,679       2,679              
Craig Taylor56
    10,714       10,714              
Cranshire Capital, L.P.57
    425,000       425,000              
Crimson Group, LTD58
    7,775       7,775              
Curtis Conway59
    150,000       150,000              
Curtis E. Smith and Mary H. Cummins Trust 60
    17,500       17,500              
Dan Mechis61
    8,571       8,571              
Danich Investments Ltd.62
    26,786       26,786              
David A Melman63
    37,500       37,500              
David B. Steffan, Jr.64
    10,714       10,714              
David B. Steffan, Sr.65
    2,250       2,250              
David Jensen66
    10,978       10,978              
David Malm67
    8,571       8,571              
Dennis B. Tower68
    112,500       112,500              
Dennis Bleackley69
    26,786       26,786              
Dennis H. Lundy70
    16,071       16,071              
DNG Capital Corp.71
    21,429       21,429              
Don Sanders and Tanya Drury TTEES FBO72
    18,750       18,750              
Don Weir and Julie Ellen Weir73!
    97,855       97,855              
Donald V Weir TTEE Sanders 1998 Children’s Trust DTD 12/01/97 74 !
    204,475       204,475              
Douglas Patterson75
    1,125       1,125              
Dr. William Grose Agency76
    8,889       8,889              
Earl Fawcett77
    26,786       26,786              
Edmund H. Melhado78
    25,000       25,000              
Edward Antonsen79
    34,286       34,286              
Edward C. Kash80
    7,778       7,778              
Edwin Freedman81
    78,569       78,569              
Emily H. Todd82
    5,556       5,556              

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                            Percentage of
    Shares Underlying           Warrants for Common   Common Stock
    Warrants for Common   Shares Underlying   Stock Owned Upon   Outstanding Upon
    Stock Owned Before   Warrants for Common   Completion of the   Completion of
    the Offering   Stock Being Offered   Offering (a)   Offering
EPSILON Management LTD.83
    12,502       12,502              
Evonne Whelan84
    16,071       16,071              
Ewan Downie85
    34,286       34,286              
Francis P. Knuettel TTEE Francis P Knuettel Rev LVG TR UA DTD 3/7/03 86
    53,572       53,572              
Frank J. Metyko, Jr. and Mark J. Metyko and Kurt F. Metyko TTEES Frank J. Metyko Residuary Trust DTD 10/08/84 87
    8,889       8,889              
Frank Knuettel II Trustee The Knuettel Family Trust 88
    18,750       18,750              
Frank Knuettel, II89
    21,375       21,375              
Fred Hagans90
    58,569       58,569              
Friedrich Brenckman91
    25,000       25,000              
G. Marie Smith92
    5,000       5,000              
Gary E. Mintz93
    112,500       112,500              
Gary Friedland94
    6,250       6,250              
Gary Maynard95
    11,250       11,250              
George L. Ball96 #
    71,069       71,069              
Georges Antoun and Martha Antoun97
    15,556       15,556              
Gerald K. Bogen98
    6,000       6,000              
Gloria D. Kelley99
    6,250       6,250              
Goldman, Sachs & Co.100 #
    4,666,667       4,666,667              
Grant E Sims and Patricia Sims101
    12,500       12,500              
Gregg Sedun102
    107,143       107,143              
Gregory Selig Lewis103
    26,786       26,786              
H. Alan Dill104
    74,000       74,000              
H. Ben Taub105
    15,000       15,000              
Hammonds Management Trust106
    5,625       5,625              
Harry Edelson107
    535,714       535,714              
Harry Gabel108
    26,786       26,786              
Hayden McIlroy109
    87,500       87,500              
Hedge Capital Partners LLC110
    53,571       53,571              
Heimbuck Family Trust DTD 8/13/85111
    43,056       43,056              
Herbert Lippin112
    7,500       7,500              
Hyman Gildenhorn and Vivian Gildenhorn113
    44,444       44,444              

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                            Percentage of
    Shares Underlying           Warrants for Common   Common Stock
    Warrants for Common   Shares Underlying   Stock Owned Upon   Outstanding Upon
    Stock Owned Before   Warrants for Common   Completion of the   Completion of
    the Offering   Stock Being Offered   Offering (a)   Offering
Hypo Alpe-Adria-Bank114
    262,500       262,500              
Don A. Sanders115 #
    204,475       204,475              
Don S. Cook116
    8,889       8,889              
Erik Klefos117 #
    37,500       37,500              
Humbert B. Powell118 #
    35,536       35,536              
Lewis S. Rosen 119
    5,556       5,556              
Scott M. Marshall120
    37,500       37,500              
William W. Sprague121!
    35,536       35,536              
J. Barrett Developments, Ltd.122
    10,714       10,714              
Jack Coldwell123
    26,786       26,786              
Jack Sheng124
    17,143       17,143              
James T. Dilella Trust125
    11,000       11,000              
Jamie Gilkison126
    32,143       32,143              
Jan Bartholomew127 #
    5,556       5,556              
Jan Rask128
    86,786       86,786              
Jason M. Rimland129
    32,266       32,266              
Jeffrey Scott130
    107,143       107,143              
Jerry F. and Nina L. Christopherson131
    26,786       26,786              
JMC Investments Ltd.132
    26,786       26,786              
Joe & Iola Bots133
    26,786       26,786              
Joel Stuart134
    6,250       6,250              
John A. Cary135
    10,000       10,000              
John H. Malanga and Jodi F. Malanga, JT Ten Malanga 136 #
    31,786       31,786              
John M. Martineck137
    49,405       49,405              
John N. Spiliotis138
    5,556       5,556              
John Seaman139
    34,286       34,286              
John W. Lodge, III140
    11,111       11,111              
Joseph Benjamin Johnson141
    31,626       31,626              
Judy Kay Hunnemuller142
    3,334       3,334              
Karl Antonius143
    26,786       26,786              
Katherine U. Sanders144!
    159,275       159,275              
Kenneth R. Hartley Jr.145
    11,250       11,250              
Kenneth S. Goodwin146
    11,250       11,250              
Kevin Shugars, Lori Shugars147
    11,250       11,250              

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                            Percentage of
    Shares Underlying           Warrants for Common   Common Stock
    Warrants for Common   Shares Underlying   Stock Owned Upon   Outstanding Upon
    Stock Owned Before   Warrants for Common   Completion of the   Completion of
    the Offering   Stock Being Offered   Offering (a)   Offering
Knox Family Partnership, Lee M. Knox General Partner 148
    6,667       6,667              
LA Hougue Financial Management Services Limited 149
    160,714       160,714              
Ladasa Investments Inc.150
    107,143       107,143              
Larry Hunnemuller151
    3,334       3,334              
Lenny Olim152
    22,500       22,500              
Leon Frenkel153
    75,000       75,000              
Leonard C. Atkins154
    12,500       12,500              
Lisa Dawn Weir155
    12,500       12,500              
Louis Gleckel156
    6,250       6,250              
Louis Zehil157
    22,222       22,222              
M. Paul Tompkins158
    42,857       42,857              
M. St. John Dinsmore159
    12,500       12,500              
Mark Emalfarb Custodian for Hailey Emalfarb 160
    80,357       80,357              
Mark Emalfarb Guardian for Ashley Emalfarb 161
    80,357       80,357              
Mark Leszczynski162
    7,000       7,000              
Mark Rousselot163
    10,714       10,714              
Mary Harris Cooper164
    8,889       8,889              
Matthew D. Myers165
    5,750       5,750              
Max and Judy Poll Rev Trust166
    11,111       11,111              
Melton Pipes167
    7,500       7,500              
Meteoric L.P.168
    40,000       40,000              
MGK Consulting Inc.169
    34,286       34,286              
Michael J. Gaido, Jr.170
    16,667       16,667              
Michael John Fanti171
    8,571       8,571              
Michael S. Chadwick172 #
    33,036       33,036              
Morton J. Weisberg173
    5,550       5,550              
Mosby Lindsay Simmons III174
    37,500       37,500              
Nadine C. Smith175
    160,714       160,714              
Natalie Dull176
    18,750       18,750              
Nina Holdings, LLC177!
    214,286       214,286              
Nite Capital LP178
    269,842       269,842              
Nunziata Holdings Inc.179
    85,714       85,714              
NYBOR Group Inc.180
    40,179       40,179              

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                            Percentage of
    Shares Underlying           Warrants for Common   Common Stock
    Warrants for Common   Shares Underlying   Stock Owned Upon   Outstanding Upon
    Stock Owned Before   Warrants for Common   Completion of the   Completion of
    the Offering   Stock Being Offered   Offering (a)   Offering
Paula L. Santoski181
    20,000       20,000              
Pauline Tower182
    11,250       11,250              
Perfco Investments Ltd.183
    107,143       107,143              
Philip M. Garner and Carol P. Garner184
    20,000       20,000              
Professional Trading Services SA185
    535,714       535,714              
Randall W. Tower186
    42,857       42,857              
Richard Lippin187
    5,750       5,750              
Richard Macdermott188
    26,786       26,786              
Richard W. Hodgman189
    11,250       11,250              
Rick Berry190!
    5,556       5,556              
RJS JR/PLS 1992 Trust FBO Robert J Santoski Jr, Paula Santoski TTEE 191
    5,556       5,556              
Rob Anderson192 #
    160,714       160,714              
Robert Burschik193
    112,468       112,468              
Robert F. Ruth Jr.194
    36,000       36,000              
Robert J. Gonzales195
    52,500       52,500              
Robert Pedlow196
    37,500       37,500              
Robert Sarcher197
    75,000       75,000              
Robert Schiesser198 #
    107,250       107,250              
Robert W. Bomengen199
    9,217       9,217              
Robert Wilensky200
    5,000       5,000              
Rose Anna Marshall201
    30,000       30,000              
Rosebury, L.P.202
    30,000       30,000              
Roy Alan Price203
    10,000       10,000              
Rune Medhus & Elisa Medhus204 #
    61,069       61,069              
Sam Belzberg205
    267,857       267,857              
Samuel Ginzburg206
    10,718       10,718              
Sanders Morris Harris Inc.207 #
    565,644       565,644              
Sanders Opportunity Fund (Institutional) L.P. 208 #
    493,808       493,808              
Sanders Opportunity Fund, L.P.209 #
    154,403       154,403              
Sandra L. Acosta210
    21,429       21,429              
Sanovest Holdings Ltd.211
    214,286       214,286              
Scott Rapfogel212
    37,500       37,500              
Leticia Turullos213
    5,556       5,556              

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                            Percentage of
    Shares Underlying           Warrants for Common   Common Stock
    Warrants for Common   Shares Underlying   Stock Owned Upon   Outstanding Upon
    Stock Owned Before   Warrants for Common   Completion of the   Completion of
    the Offering   Stock Being Offered   Offering (a)   Offering
Sierra Madre Development, LLC214
    8,025       8,025              
Simonson, Lawrence R. TTEE of the Lawrence R. Simonson Revocable Trust U/T/A 12/18/02 215
    26,786       26,786              
Stanley Katz216
    107,145       107,145              
Samantha Leigh Santoski217
    5,556       5,556              
Stephen Hanson218
    128,571       128,571              
Steve Perry219
    26,786       26,786              
Steven R. Hall220
    7,500       7,500              
Sue M. Harris Separate Property221
    11,111       11,111              
Sue Minton Harris TTEE Pinkye Lou Blair Estate Tr u/w Dtd 6/15/91 222
    11,111       11,111              
Susan S. Lehrer223
    5,556       5,556              
T. Scott O’Keefe224
    66,071       66,071              
Tanya J. Drury225
    18,750       18,750              
The Brewster Family Trust226
    26,786       26,786              
Thomas Asarch and Barbara Asarch Ten Com 227
    43,056       43,056              
Thomas E. Fish228
    160,714       160,714              
Titus Harris, Jr.229!
    11,111       11,111              
Tom Juda and Nancy Juda Co-Trustees Tom Juda and Nancy Juda Living Trust DTD 5/3/95 230
    53,569       53,569              
Tom Steffan231
    5,357       5,357              
US Global Investors- Global Resources Fund 232
    633,334       633,334              
V MacLachlan Investments Corp.233!
    160,714       160,714              
Vicki T. Ruth234
    35,300       35,300              
Vincent Vazquez235
    72,286       72,286              
W. Kirk Bosché 236
    54,000       54,000              
Wayne C. Fox237
    5,000       5,000              
Wayne Hucik238
    26,786       26,786              
Weitzman Living Trust239
    25,000       25,000              
Whalehaven Capital Fund Limited240
    66,667       66,667              

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                            Percentage of
    Shares Underlying           Warrants for Common   Common Stock
    Warrants for Common   Shares Underlying   Stock Owned Upon   Outstanding Upon
    Stock Owned Before   Warrants for Common   Completion of the   Completion of
    the Offering   Stock Being Offered   Offering (a)   Offering
William E. Grose241
    8,889       8,889              
William F. Burkart242
    27,000       27,000              
William L. Benson243
    6,000       6,000              
William Lowe244
    214,273       214,273              
William Sockman245
    5,550       5,550              
Y&S Nazarian Revocable Trust246
    535,714       535,714              
Yarek Bartosz247
    26,786       26,786              
Yellowstone Limited Partnership248
    25,000       25,000              
Meridian Global Energy & Resources Fund LT 249
    11,111       11,111              
E. Paul Jansen250
    2,500       2,500              
 
#   The selling stockholder is a broker-dealer.
 
!   The selling stockholder is an affiliate of a broker-dealer.
 
(a)   Assumes all of the warrants to be registered on this registration statement are sold in the offering by the selling stockholders.
 
1   Includes warrants to acquire 562,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Gary Korzenowski has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of 0702119 BC Ltd.
 
2   Includes warrants to acquire 34,286 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Wade McBain has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of 1087741 Alberta Ltd.
 
3   Includes warrants to acquire 107,143 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Tom Kusumoto has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of 719906 BC Ltd.
 
4   Includes warrants to acquire 53,572 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
5   Includes warrants to acquire 7,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Bennett Altarman, President of A.H. Investments, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of A.H. Investments.
 
6   Includes warrants to acquire 16,925 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Mr. Kolbinger has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of AK Asset Management.
 
7   Includes warrants to acquire 33,333 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
8   Includes warrants to acquire 5,556 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
9   Includes warrants to acquire 21,429 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Negar Towfigh, President of All Seasons Consulting, Inc. has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of All Seasons Consulting, Inc.
 
10   Includes warrants to acquire 44,400 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.

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11   Includes warrants to acquire 6,667 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
12   Includes warrants to acquire 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
13   Includes warrants to acquire 26,223 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
14   Includes warrants to acquire 53,571 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
15   Includes warrants to acquire 53,555 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
16   Includes warrants to acquire 21,428 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Rune Medhus has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Atlantis Software Company Employee Profit Sharing Plan.
 
17   Includes warrants to acquire 803,572 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Gerhard Roosli has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Centrum Bank AG.
 
18   Includes warrants to acquire 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
19   Includes warrants to acquire 267,857 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
20   Includes warrants to acquire 107,143 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
21   Includes warrants to acquire 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
22   Includes warrants to acquire 40,178 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes warrants to acquire 17,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
23   Includes warrants to acquire 34,667 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
24   Includes warrants to acquire 10,714 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
25   Includes warrants to acquire 25,004 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Oliver Chaponnier and M. Montanari have the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Besser Kapital Fund LTD.
 
26   Includes warrants to acquire 75,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Peter Trapp, founding member of Bifrost Fund LP, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Bifrost Fund LP.
 
27   Includes warrants to acquire 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes warrants to acquire 5,600 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
28   Includes warrants to acquire 22,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
29   Includes warrants to acquire 22,222 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Ralph Aldis, portfolio manager, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Balanced Natural Resource Fund.
 
30   Includes warrants to acquire 25,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
31   Includes warrants to acquire 12,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
32   Includes warrants to acquire 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
33   Includes warrants to acquire 37,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
34   Includes warrants to acquire 53,571 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
35   Includes warrants to acquire 112,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share,

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    acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
36   Includes warrants to acquire 30,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
37   Includes warrants to acquire 56,250 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes warrants to acquire 20,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
38   Includes warrants to acquire 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes warrants to acquire 20,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
39   Includes warrants to acquire 107,145 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Stanley Katz has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Brunella Jacs LLC.
 
40   Includes warrants to acquire 390,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Roland A. von Metzech, managing member of CamCap Energy Partners, the General Partner of CamCap Energy Offshore Master Fund, L.P., has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of CamCap Energy Offshore Master Fund, L.P.
 
41   Includes warrants to acquire 210,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Roland A. von Metzech, managing member of CamCap Energy Partners, the General Partner of CamCap Resources Offshore Master Fund, L.P., has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of CamCap Resources Offshore Master Fund, L.P.
 
42   Includes warrants to acquire 12,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
43   Includes warrants to acquire 26,791 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
44   Includes warrants to acquire 12,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
45   Includes warrants to acquire 25,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
46   Includes warrants to acquire 8,025 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Gary Huel has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Champion Construction Consultants, Inc.
 
47   Includes warrants to acquire 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. A.J. Charbonneau and D. Davidson have the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Charbonneau Limited Partnership.
 
48   Includes warrants to acquire 21,429 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
49   Includes warrants to acquire 10,714 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
50   Includes warrants to acquire 66,667 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Kenneth Holz has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Chestnut Ridge Partners, L.P.
 
51   Includes warrants to acquire 12,750 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Christopher Moyes has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Choregus Master Trust, Plan I, Money Purchase.
 
52   Includes warrants to acquire 12,750 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Christopher Moyes has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Choregus Master Trust, Plan II, Profit Sharing.
 
53   Includes warrants to acquire 7,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
54   Includes warrants to acquire 5,556 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
55   Includes warrants to acquire 2,679 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
56   Includes warrants to acquire 10,714 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share,

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    acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
57   Includes warrants to acquire 375,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes warrants to acquire 50,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Mitchell P. Kopin, President of Downsview Capital, Inc., the General Partner of Cranshire Capital, L.P., has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Cranshire Capital, L.P.
 
58   Includes warrants to acquire 7,775 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. C. Dean Patrineu, President of Gatol Enterprises, Inc., the General Partner of Crimson Group, LTD, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Crimson Group, LTD.
 
59   Includes warrants to acquire 150,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
60   Includes warrants to acquire 17,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
61   Includes warrants to acquire 8,571 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
62   Includes warrants to acquire 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Danny Remenda has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Danich Investments Ltd.
 
63   Includes warrants to acquire 37,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
64   Includes warrants to acquire 10,714 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
65   Includes warrants to acquire 2,250 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
66   Includes warrants to acquire 10,978 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
67   Includes warrants to acquire 8,571 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
68   Includes warrants to acquire 112,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Mr. Tower serves as our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer and a member of our board of directors.
 
69   Includes warrants to acquire 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
70   Includes warrants to acquire 16,071 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
71   Includes warrants to acquire 21,429 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Nick Demare, President, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of DNG Capital Corp.
 
72   Includes warrants to acquire 18,750 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
73   Includes warrants to acquire 80,355 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes warrants to acquire 17,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
74   Includes warrants to acquire 160,725 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes warrants to acquire 43,750 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
75   Includes warrants to acquire 1,125 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
76   Includes warrants to acquire 8,889 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
77   Includes warrants to acquire 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
78   Includes warrants to acquire 25,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
79   Includes warrants to acquire 34,286 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share,

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    acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
80   Includes warrants to acquire 7,778 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
81   Includes warrants to acquire 53,569 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes warrants to acquire 25,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
82   Includes warrants to acquire 5,556 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
83   Includes warrants to acquire 12,502 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Olivier Chaponnier, Director, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of EPSILON Management LTD.
 
84   Includes warrants to acquire 16,071 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
85   Includes warrants to acquire 34,286 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
86   Includes warrants to acquire 53,572 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Mr. Knuettel serves on our board of directors.
 
87   Includes warrants to acquire 8,889 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
88   Includes warrants to acquire 18,750 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
89   Includes warrants to acquire 21,375 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
90   Includes warrants to acquire 53,569 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes warrants to acquire 5,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
91   Includes warrants to acquire 25,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
92   Includes warrants to acquire 5,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
93   Includes warrants to acquire 112,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
94   Includes warrants to acquire 6,250 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
95   Includes warrants to acquire 11,250 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
96   Includes warrants to acquire 53,569 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes warrants to acquire 17,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
97   Includes warrants to acquire 15,556 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
98   Includes warrants to acquire 6,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
99   Includes warrants to acquire 6,250 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
100   Includes warrants to acquire 4,666,667 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Colleen Foster, managing director, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Goldman, Sachs & Co.
 
101   Includes warrants to acquire 12,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
102   Includes warrants to acquire 107,143 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
103   Includes warrants to acquire 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
104   Includes warrants to acquire 74,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.

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105   Includes warrants to acquire 15,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
106   Includes warrants to acquire 5,625 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Ronnie D. Hammonds has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Hammonds Management Trust.
 
107   Includes warrants to acquire 535,714 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
108   Includes warrants to acquire 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
109   Includes warrants to acquire 75,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes warrants to acquire 12,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
110   Includes warrants to acquire 53,571 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Allan Rothstein, managing member, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Hedge Capital Partners.
 
111   Includes warrants to acquire 37,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes warrants to acquire 5,556 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Jeff Heimbuck, trustee, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of the Heimbuck Family Trust.
 
112   Includes warrants to acquire 7,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
113   Includes warrants to acquire 44,444 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
114   Includes warrants to acquire 262,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. P. Mast and E. Beck have the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Hypo Alpe-Adria-Bank.
 
115   Includes warrants to acquire 160,725 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes warrants to acquire 43,750 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
116   Includes warrants to acquire 8,889 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
117   Includes warrants to acquire 37,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
118   Includes warrants to acquire 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes warrants to acquire 8,750 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
119   Includes warrants to acquire 5,556 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
120   Includes warrants to acquire 37,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
121   Includes warrants to acquire 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes warrants to acquire 8,750 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
122   Includes warrants to acquire 10,714 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Werner Henzler has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of J. Barrett Developments Ltd.
 
123   Includes warrants to acquire 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
124   Includes warrants to acquire 17,143 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
125   Includes warrants to acquire 11,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
126   Includes warrants to acquire 32,143 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
127   Includes warrants to acquire 5,556 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired

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    in the September 2006 private offering.
 
128   Includes warrants to acquire 64,286 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Includes warrants to acquire 22,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
129   Includes warrants to acquire 32,266 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
130   Includes warrants to acquire 107,143 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
131   Includes warrants to acquire 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
132   Includes warrants to acquire 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Brian Carpenter, President, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of JMC Investments, Ltd.
 
133   Includes warrants to acquire 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
134   Includes warrants to acquire 6,250 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
135   Includes warrants to acquire 10,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
136   Includes warrants to acquire 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes warrants to acquire 5,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
137   Includes warrants to acquire 16,072 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes warrants to acquire 33,333 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
138   Includes warrants to acquire 5,556 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
139   Includes warrants to acquire 34,286 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
140   Includes warrants to acquire 11,111 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
141   Includes warrants to acquire 16,071 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes warrants to acquire 15,555 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
142   Includes warrants to acquire 3,334 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
143   Includes warrants to acquire 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
144   Includes warrants to acquire 120,525 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Includes warrants to acquire 38,750 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
145   Includes warrants to acquire 11,250 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
146   Includes warrants to acquire 11,250 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
147   Includes warrants to acquire 11,250 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
148   Includes warrants to acquire 6,667 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
149   Includes warrants to acquire 160,714 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. J B Rimeur has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of LA Hougue Financial Management Services Limited.
 
150   Includes warrants to acquire 107,143 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Gerald Wittenberg has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Ladasa Investments, Inc.
 
151   Includes warrants to acquire 3,334 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired

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    in the September 2006 private offering.
 
152   Includes warrants to acquire 22,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
153   Includes warrants to acquire 75,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
154   Includes warrants to acquire 12,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
155   Includes warrants to acquire 12,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
156   Includes warrants to acquire 6,250 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
157   Includes warrants to acquire 22,222 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
158   Includes warrants to acquire 42,857 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
159   Includes warrants to acquire 12,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
160   Includes warrants to acquire 80,357 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
161   Includes warrants to acquire 80,357 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
162   Includes warrants to acquire 7,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
163   Includes warrants to acquire 10,714 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
164   Includes warrants to acquire 8,889 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
165   Includes warrants to acquire 5,750 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
166   Includes warrants to acquire 11,111 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
167   Includes warrants to acquire 7,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
168   Includes warrants to acquire 40,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Montague Guild, Jr., CEO of Guild Investment Management, Inc., the General Partner of Meteoric L.P. has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Meteoric L.P.
 
169   Includes warrants to acquire 34,286 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Jason Gigliotti has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of MGK Consulting, Inc.
 
170   Includes warrants to acquire 16,667 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
171   Includes warrants to acquire 8,571 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
172   Includes warrants to acquire 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes warrants to acquire 6,250 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
173   Includes warrants to acquire 5,550 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
174   Includes warrants to acquire 37,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
175   Includes warrants to acquire 160,714 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
176   Includes warrants to acquire 18,750 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
177   Includes warrants to acquire 214,286 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share,

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    acquired in the April 2006 private offering. William McCluskey has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Nina Holdings, LLC.
 
178   Includes warrants to acquire 214,286 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes warrants to acquire 55,556 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Keith A. Goodman, Manager and General Partner, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Nite Capital LP.
 
179   Includes warrants to acquire 85,714 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. David Craven has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Nunziata Holdings Inc.
 
180   Includes warrants to acquire 40,178 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Robyn Schreiber, President, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of NYBOR Group Inc.
 
181   Includes warrants to acquire 20,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
182   Includes warrants to acquire 11,250 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired by Dennis Tower in the April 2006 private offering and transferred to Pauline Tower.
 
183   Includes warrants to acquire 107,143 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Walter Dawson has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Perfco Investments Ltd.
 
184   Includes warrants to acquire 20,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
185   Includes warrants to acquire 535,714 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Dr. Rene Simon has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Professional Trading Services SA.
 
186   Includes warrants to acquire 42,857 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
187   Includes warrants to acquire 5,750 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
188   Includes warrants to acquire 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
189   Includes warrants to acquire 11,250 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
190   Includes warrants to acquire 5,556 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
191   Includes warrants to acquire 5,556 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
192   Includes warrants to acquire 160,714 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
193   Includes warrants to acquire 112,468 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
194   Includes warrants to acquire 36,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
195   Includes warrants to acquire 52,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
196   Includes warrants to acquire 37,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
197   Includes warrants to acquire 75,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
198   Includes warrants to acquire 107,250 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
199   Includes warrants to acquire 9,217 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
200   Includes warrants to acquire 5,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
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    acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
202   Includes warrants to acquire 30,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Anthony R. Danaher, the President of Guild Investment Management, Inc., the General Partner of Rosebury, L.P. has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Rosebury, L.P.
 
203   Includes warrants to acquire 10,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
204   Includes warrants to acquire 53,569 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes warrants to acquire 7,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
205   Includes warrants to acquire 267,857 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
206   Includes warrants to acquire 10,718 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
207   Includes a warrant to acquire 92,411 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, which was issued as consideration for services provided by Sanders Morris Harris Inc. in the April 2006 private offering of our securities. Also includes a warrant to purchase 466,666 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.25 issued on September 8, 2006 and a warrant to purchase 6,567 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.25 issued on September 27, 2006, each of which was issued as consideration for services provided by Sanders Morris Harris Inc. in the September 2006 private offering of our securities. Ben T. Morris has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Sanders Morris Harris Inc.
 
208   Includes warrants to acquire 408,105 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes warrants to acquire 85,703 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
209   Includes warrants to acquire 127,605 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes warrants to acquire 26,798 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Brad Sanders, fund administrator, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Sanders Opportunity Fund (Institutional) L.P.
 
210   Includes warrants to acquire 21,429 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
211   Includes warrants to acquire 214,286 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Tom and Hydri Kusumoto have the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Sanovest Holdings Ltd.
 
212   Includes warrants to acquire 37,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
213   Includes warrants to acquire 5,556 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
214   Includes warrants to acquire 8,025 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Joseph Barnett has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Sierra Madre Development, LLC.
 
215   Includes warrants to acquire 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
216   Includes warrants to acquire 107,145 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
217   Includes warrants to acquire 5,556 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
218   Includes warrants to acquire 128,571 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
219   Includes warrants to acquire 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
220   Includes warrants to acquire 7,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
221   Includes warrants to acquire 11,111 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.

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222   Includes warrants to acquire 11,111 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
223   Includes warrants to acquire 5,556 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
224   Includes warrants to acquire 53,571 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes warrants to acquire 12,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
225   Includes warrants to acquire 18,750 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
226   Includes warrants to acquire 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Jim Brewster has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of the Brewster Family Trust.
 
227   Includes warrants to acquire 37,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Also includes warrants to acquire 5,556 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
228   Includes warrants to acquire 160,714 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
229   Includes warrants to acquire 11,111 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
230   Includes warrants to acquire 53,569 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
231   Includes warrants to acquire 5,357 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
232   Includes warrants to acquire 633,334 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Ralph Aldis, portfolio manager, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of US Global Investors — Global Resources Fund.
 
233   Includes warrants to acquire 160,714 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Peter M. Brown, President, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of V Maclachlan Investments Corp.
 
234   Includes warrants to acquire 35,300 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
235   Includes warrants to acquire 8,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Also includes warrants to acquire 64,286 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
236   Includes warrants to acquire 54,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Mr. Bosché serves as our Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary.
 
237   Includes warrants to acquire 5,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
238   Includes warrants to acquire 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
239   Includes warrants to acquire 25,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
240   Includes warrants to acquire 66,667 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Brian Mazella, CFO, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Whalehaven Capital Fund Limited.
 
241   Includes warrants to acquire 8,889 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
242   Includes warrants to acquire 27,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
243   Includes warrants to acquire 6,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
244   Includes warrants to acquire 214,273 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
245   Includes warrants to acquire 5,550 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.

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246   Includes warrants to acquire 535,714 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering. Younes Nazarian has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Y&S Nazarian Revocable Trust.
 
247   Includes warrants to acquire 26,786 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, acquired in the April 2006 private offering.
 
248   Includes warrants to acquire 25,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Gary E. Mintz, General Partner, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Yellowstone Limited Partnership.
 
249   Includes warrants to acquire 11,111 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering.
 
250   Includes warrants to acquire 2,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, acquired in the September 2006 private offering. Ralph Aldis, portfolio manager, has the power to vote and dispose of the common shares being registered on behalf of Meridian Global Energy & Resources Fund.

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USE OF PROCEEDS
We will not receive proceeds from the sale of common stock or warrants under this prospectus. We will receive approximately $35,271,182 from the selling stockholders if they exercise their warrants in full. The selling stockholders who hold warrants may exercise their warrants at any time until their expiration, as further described in the “Description of Securities.” Because the warrant holders may sell the warrants or exercise the warrants in their own discretion, we cannot plan on specific uses of proceeds beyond application of proceeds to general corporate purposes. We have agreed to bear the expenses in connection with the registration of the common stock and warrants being offered hereby by the selling stockholders.
DETERMINATION OF OFFERING PRICE
The selling stockholders will determine at what price they may sell the offered shares and warrants, and such sales may be made at prevailing market prices, or at privately negotiated prices.
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
The selling stockholders and any of their pledgees, donees, transferees, assignees and successors-in-interest may, from time to time, sell any or all of their shares of common stock on any stock exchange, market or trading facility on which the shares are traded or in private transactions. These sales may be at fixed or negotiated prices. The selling stockholders may use any one or more of the following methods when selling shares:
    on any national securities exchange or quotation service on which the securities may be listed or quoted at the time of sale;
 
    in the over-the-counter market;
 
    in transactions otherwise than on these exchanges or systems or in the over-the-counter market;
 
    through the writing of options, whether such options are listed on an options exchange or otherwise;
 
    ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker-dealer solicits purchasers;
 
    block trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the shares as agent but may position and resell a portion of the block as principal to facilitate the transaction;
 
    purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for its account;
 
    an exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of the applicable exchange;
 
    privately negotiated transactions;
 
    to cover short sales made after the date this Registration Statement is declared effective by the SEC;
 
    sales pursuant to Rule 144;
 
    broker-dealers may agree with the selling securityholders to sell a specified number of such shares at a stipulated price per share;
 
    a combination of any such methods of sale; and
 
    any other method permitted pursuant to applicable law.
The selling stockholders may also sell shares under Rule 144 under the Securities Act, if available, rather than under this prospectus.
Broker-dealers engaged by the selling stockholders may arrange for other brokers-dealers to participate in sales. Broker-dealers may receive commissions or discounts from the selling stockholders (or, if any broker-dealer acts as agent for the purchaser of shares, from the purchaser) in amounts to be negotiated. The selling stockholders do not expect these commissions and discounts to exceed what is customary in the types of transactions involved.
The selling stockholders may from time to time pledge or grant a security interest in some or all of the shares of common stock owned by them and, if they default in the performance of their secured obligations, the pledgees or secured parties may offer and sell shares of common stock from time to time under this prospectus, or under an amendment to this prospectus under Rule 424(b)(3) or other applicable provision of the Securities Act amending the list of selling stockholders to include the pledgee, transferee or other successors in interest as selling stockholders under this prospectus.

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Upon a selling stockholder’s notification of the Company that any material arrangement has been entered into with a broker-dealer for the sale of such stockholder’s common stock through a block trade, special offering, exchange distribution or secondary distribution or a purchase by a broker or dealer, a supplement to this prospectus will be filed, if required, pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act disclosing (i) the name of each such selling stockholder and of the participating broker-dealer(s), (ii) the number of shares involved, (iii) the price at which such shares of common stock were sold, (iv) the commissions paid or discounts or concessions allowed to such broker-dealer(s), where applicable, (v) that such broker-dealer(s) did not conduct any investigation to verify the information set out or incorporated by reference in this prospectus, and (vi) other facts material to the transaction. In addition, upon the Company being notified in writing by a Selling Stockholder that a donee or pledgee intends to sell more than 500 shares of common stock, a supplement to this prospectus will be filed if then required in accordance with applicable securities law.
The selling stockholders also may transfer the shares of common stock in other circumstances, in which case the transferees, pledgees or other successors in interest will be the selling beneficial owners for purposes of this prospectus.
The selling stockholders and any broker-dealers or agents that are involved in selling the shares may be deemed to be “underwriters” within the meaning of the Securities Act, in connection with such sales. In such event, any commissions received by such broker-dealers or agents and any profit on the resale of the shares purchased by them may be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts under the Securities Act. Discounts, concessions, commissions and similar selling expenses, if any, that can be attributed to the sale of Securities will be paid by the selling stockholder and/or the purchasers. Each selling stockholder has represented and warranted to the Company that it acquired the securities subject to this registration statement in the ordinary course of such selling stockholder’s business and, at the time of its purchase of such securities such selling stockholder had no agreements or understandings, directly or indirectly, with any person to distribute any such securities.
The Company has advised each selling stockholder that it may not use shares registered on this registration statement to cover short sales of common stock made prior to the date on which this registration statement shall have been declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission. If a selling stockholder uses this prospectus for any sale of the common stock, it will be subject to the prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act. The selling stockholders will be responsible to comply with the applicable provisions of the Securities Act and the Securities Exchange Act, and the rules and regulations thereunder promulgated, including, without limitation, Regulation M, as applicable to such selling stockholders in connection with resales of their respective shares under this registration statement.
The Company is required to pay all fees and expenses incident to the registration of the shares, but the Company will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the common stock. The Company has agreed to indemnify the selling stockholders against certain losses, claims, damages and liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act.
The Company has agreed with the selling stockholders to keep the registration statement of which this prospectus constitutes a part effective until the earlier of two years from the effective date of the registration statement, the date on which the shares may be sold pursuant to Rule 144, and the date on which the shares have been sold or otherwise disposed.
MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
     Our common stock has been quoted on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board under the symbol “FTRS.OB” since December 23, 2004, but has only been actively traded since April 7, 2006. The following table shows, for the periods indicated since April 7, 2006, the high and low closing sales prices of our common stock:
                 
Fiscal Period   High   Low
 
               
2008:
               
First Quarter 2008
  $ 1.04     $ 0.51  
2007:
               
Fourth Quarter 2007
  $ 1.11     $ 0.79  

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Fiscal Period   High   Low
Third Quarter 2007
  $ 1.32     $ 0.81  
Second Quarter 2007
  $ 1.50     $ 0.86  
First Quarter 2007
  $ 2.10     $ 1.02  
2006:
               
Fourth Quarter 2006
  $ 2.41     $ 1.15  
Third Quarter 2006
  $ 3.88     $ 2.08  
Second Quarter 2006 (from April 7)
  $ 4.16     $ 1.67  
As of March 31, 2008, there were 60,572,442 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding.
As of March 31, 2008, there were approximately 233 holders of record of shares of our common stock.
Equity Compensation Plan
Securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2007 are as follows:
                         
                    Number of  
                    securities  
                    remaining available  
    Number of             for future issuance  
    securities to be     Weighted-     under equity  
    issued upon     average exercise     compensation plans  
    exercise of     price of     (excluding  
    outstanding     outstanding     securities  
    options, warrants     options, warrants     reflected in column  
Plan Category   and rights     and rights     (a))  
    (a)     (b)     (c)  
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
        $       4,848,824  
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
                2,000,000  
 
                 
Total
        $       6,848,824  
 
                 
Equity compensation plans not approved by our stockholders consists of our 2006 Equity Incentive Plan, under which our board of directors is authorized to issue options or other rights to acquire up to 2,000,000 shares of our common stock. During 2007, we determined that the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan did not meet certain qualifications required under state laws. Although the board of directors reserved a total of 2,000,000 shares of our common stock for issuance under the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan, we do not intend to make any equity-based incentive grants or awards under the plan. Equity compensation plans approved by our stockholders consists of our 2007 Equity Incentive Plan, under which our board of directors is authorized to issue options or other rights to acquire 5,000,000 shares of our common stock. As of March 31, 2008, no grants have been made under our 2007 Equity Incentive Plan. Options granted under the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan entitle the grantee, upon exercise, to purchase a specified number of shares from us at a specified exercise price per share. The exercise price for shares of common stock covered by an option cannot be less than the fair market value of the common stock on the date of grant. The board of directors will determine the period of time during which an option may be exercised, except that no option may be exercised more than ten years after the date of grant.
DIVIDEND POLICY
We have never declared or paid dividends on shares of our common stock and we intend to retain future earnings, if any, to support the development of our business and therefore do not anticipate paying cash dividends for the foreseeable future. Payment of future dividends, if any, will be at the discretion of our board of directors after taking into account various factors, including current financial condition, operating results and current and anticipated cash needs.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
Forward Looking Statements
This discussion contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933. The words “expect,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “predict,” “believe” and similar expressions and variations thereof are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements appear in a number of places in this filing and include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Foothills Resources, Inc., our directors or officers with respect to, among other things (a) trends affecting our financial condition or results of operation (b) our ability to meet our debt service obligations and (c) our business and growth strategies. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those projected in this report. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed. Our future financial condition, as well as any forward-looking statements, are subject to change and to inherent risks and uncertainties, including those disclosed in this report. We undertake no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.
Overview
Foothills Resources, Inc. (“Foothills”), a Nevada corporation, and its subsidiaries are collectively referred to herein as the “Company.” The Company is a growth-oriented independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, exploitation and development of oil and natural gas properties. The Company currently holds interests in properties in the Texas Gulf Coast area, in the Eel River Basin in northern California, and in the Anadarko Basin in southwest Oklahoma.
The Company took its current form in April 2006, when Brasada California, Inc. (“Brasada”) merged with and into an acquisition subsidiary of Foothills. Brasada was formed in December 2005 as Brasada Resources LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and converted to a Delaware corporation in February 2006. Following the merger, Brasada changed its name to Foothills California, Inc. (“Foothills California”) and is now a wholly owned operating subsidiary of Foothills.

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In January 2006, Foothills California entered into a Farmout and Participation Agreement with INNEX California, Inc., a subsidiary of INNEX Energy, L.L.C. (“INNEX”), to acquire, explore and develop oil and natural gas properties located in the Eel River Basin, the material terms of which are as follows:
    Foothills California serves as operator of a joint venture with INNEX, and has the right to earn an interest in approximately 4,000 existing leasehold acres held by INNEX in the basin, and to participate as operator with INNEX in oil and gas acquisition, exploration and development activities within an area of mutual interest consisting of the entire Eel River Basin.
 
    The agreement provides for “drill-to-earn” terms, and consists of three phases.
 
    In Phase I, Foothills California was obligated to pay 100% of the costs of drilling two shallow wells, acquiring 1,000 acres of new leases, and certain other activities. The Company has fulfilled its obligations under Phase I, and has received an assignment from INNEX of a 75% working interest (representing an approximate 56.3% net revenue interest) in the leases held by INNEX in the two drilling units to the deepest depth drilled in the two Phase I obligation wells.
 
    Foothills California then had the option, but not the obligation, to proceed into Phase II. It elected to proceed into Phase II, and has paid the costs of conducting a 3D seismic survey covering approximately 12.7 square miles and of drilling one additional shallow well. The Company has fulfilled its obligations under Phase II, and has received an assignment from INNEX of a 75% working interest (representing an approximate 56.3% net revenue interest) in the leases held by INNEX in the drilling unit for the well drilled in Phase II and a 75% working interest (representing an approximate 59.3% net revenue interest) in all remaining leases held by INNEX to the deepest depth drilled in the three Phase I and II obligation wells.
 
    Foothills California then had the option, but not the obligation, to proceed into Phase III. It elected to proceed into Phase III, and paid 100% of the costs of drilling one deep well. The Company has fulfilled its obligations under Phase III, and will receive an assignment from INNEX of a 75% working

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      interest (representing an approximate 56.3% net revenue interest) in the leases held by INNEX in the drilling unit and a 75% working interest (representing an approximate 59.3% net revenue interest) in all remaining leases held by INNEX with no depth limitation.
 
    Following the completion of Phase III, the two parties are each responsible for funding their working interest share of the joint venture’s costs and expenses. Foothills California will generally have a 75% working interest in activities conducted on specified prospects existing at the time of execution of the agreement, and a 70% working interest in other activities. Each party will be able to elect not to participate in exploratory wells on a prospect-by-prospect basis, and a non-participating party will lose the opportunity to participate in development activities and all rights to production relating to that prospect.
 
    Foothills California is also entitled to a proportionate assignment from INNEX of its rights to existing permits, drill pads, roads, rights-of-way, and other infrastructure, as well as its pipeline access and marketing arrangements.
 
    INNEX has an option to participate for a 25% working interest in certain producing property acquisitions by the Company in the area of mutual interest.
In September 2006, we consummated the acquisition of TARH E&P Holdings, L.P.’s interests in four oilfields in southeastern Texas. We paid aggregate consideration of $62 million for the properties, comprised of a cash payment of approximately $57.5 million and the issuance of 1,691,186 shares of common stock to TARH E&P Holdings, L.P.
In the acquisition, we acquired interests in four fields: the Goose Creek Field and Goose Creek East Field, both in Harris County, Texas, the Cleveland Field, located in Liberty County, Texas, and the Saratoga Field located in Hardin County, Texas. These interests represent working interests ranging from 95% to 100% in the four fields.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of our financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect our reported results of operations and the amount of reported assets, liabilities and proved oil and gas reserves. Some accounting policies involve judgments and uncertainties to such an extent that there is reasonable likelihood that materially different amounts could have been reported under different conditions, or if different assumptions had been used. We evaluate our estimates and assumptions on a regular basis. We base our estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates and assumptions used in preparation of our financial statements. Described below are the most significant policies we apply in preparing our financial statements, some of which are subject to alternative treatments under generally accepted accounting principles. We also describe the most significant estimates and assumptions we make in applying these policies.
Oil and Gas Properties Accounting
We follow the full-cost method of accounting for oil and gas properties. Under this method, all productive and nonproductive costs incurred in connection with the acquisition, exploration and development of oil and gas reserves are capitalized in separate cost centers for each country in which we have operations. Such capitalized costs include leasehold acquisition, geological, geophysical and other exploration work, drilling, completing and equipping oil and gas wells, asset retirement costs, internal costs directly attributable to property acquisition, exploration and development, and other related costs. We also capitalize interest costs related to unevaluated oil and gas properties.
The capitalized costs of oil and gas properties in each cost center are amortized using the unit-of-production method. Sales or other dispositions of oil and gas properties are normally accounted for as adjustments of capitalized costs. Gains or losses are not recognized in income unless a significant portion of a cost center’s reserves is involved. Capitalized costs associated with the acquisition and evaluation of unproved properties are excluded from

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amortization until it is determined whether proved reserves can be assigned to such properties or until the value of the properties is impaired. Unproved properties are assessed at least annually to determine whether any impairment has occurred. If the net capitalized costs of oil and gas properties in a cost center exceed an amount equal to the sum of the present value of estimated future net revenues from proved oil and gas reserves in the cost center and the costs of properties not being amortized, both adjusted for income tax effects, such excess is charged to expense.
Oil and Gas Reserves
The process of estimating quantities of natural gas and crude oil reserves is very complex, requiring significant decisions in the evaluation of all available geological, geophysical, engineering and economic data. The data may also change substantially over time as a result of numerous factors including, but not limited to, additional development activity, evolving production history and continual reassessment of the viability of production under varying economic conditions. As a result, material revisions to existing reserve estimates may occur from time to time. Although every reasonable effort is made to ensure that reserve estimates reported represent the most accurate assessments possible, the subjective decisions and variances in available data for various fields make these estimates generally less precise than other estimates included in the financial statement disclosures. We use the unit-of-production method to amortize our oil and gas properties. This method requires us to amortize the capitalized costs incurred in proportion to the amount of oil and gas produced as a percentage of the amount of proved reserves. Accordingly, changes in reserve estimates as described above will cause corresponding changes in depletion expense recognized in periods subsequent to the reserve estimate revision. All of our reserve estimates were provided by Cawley, Gillespie & Associates, Inc.
Asset Retirement Obligations
We have significant obligations related to the plugging and abandonment of our oil and gas wells, and the removal of equipment and facilities from leased acreage and returning such land to its original condition. We estimate the future cost of this obligation, discounted to its present value, and record a corresponding liability and asset in our consolidated balance sheets. The values ultimately derived are based on many significant estimates, including the ultimate expected cost of the obligation, the expected future date of the required cash payment, and interest and inflation rates. Revisions to these estimates may be required based on changes to cost estimates, the timing of settlement, and changes in legal requirements. Any such changes that result in upward or downward revisions in the estimated obligation will result in an adjustment to the liability with the offset to the related capitalized asset on a prospective basis.
Price Risk-Management Activities
We periodically enter into commodity derivative contracts to manage our exposure to oil price volatility. We currently utilize only price swaps, which are placed with a major financial institution of high credit quality that we believe is a minimal credit risk. The oil reference prices of these commodity derivatives contracts are based upon the New York Mercantile Exchange, and have a high degree of historical correlation with actual prices we receive. We account for our derivative instruments in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” as amended (“SFAS No. 133”). SFAS No. 133 establishes accounting and reporting standards requiring that all derivative instruments, other than those that meet the normal purchases and sales exception, be recorded on the balance sheet as either an asset or liability measured at fair value (which is generally based on information obtained from independent parties). SFAS No. 133 also requires that changes in fair value be recognized currently in earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met. Hedge accounting treatment allows unrealized gains and losses on cash flow hedges to be deferred in other comprehensive income. Realized gains and losses from our oil and gas cash flow hedges, including terminated contracts, are generally recognized in oil and gas revenues when the forecasted transaction occurs. Gains and losses from the change in fair value of derivative instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting are reported in current period income. If at any time the likelihood of occurrence of a hedged forecasted transaction ceases to be “probable,” hedge accounting under SFAS No. 133 will cease on a prospective basis and all future changes in the fair value of the derivative will be recognized directly in earnings. Amounts recorded in other comprehensive income prior to the change in the likelihood of occurrence of the forecasted transaction will remain in other comprehensive income until such time as the forecasted transaction impacts earnings. If it becomes probable that the original forecasted production will not occur, then the derivative gain or loss would be reclassified from

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accumulated other comprehensive income into earnings immediately. Hedge effectiveness is measured at least quarterly based on the relative changes in fair value between the derivative contract and the hedged item over time, and any ineffectiveness is immediately reported in the consolidated statement of operations
Valuation of Deferred Tax Assets
We utilize the liability method of accounting for income taxes, as set forth in SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” Under the liability method, deferred taxes are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. Valuation allowances are recorded against deferred tax assets when it is considered more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be utilized.
Stock-Based Compensation
Effective January 1, 2006 we adopted SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS No. 123R”), which replaced SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” and superseded Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees.” SFAS No. 123R requires companies to measure the cost of stock-based compensation granted, including stock options and restricted stock, based on the fair market value of the award as of the grant date, net of estimated forfeitures. We had no stock-based compensation grants prior to January 1, 2006.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Material increases or decreases in our liquidity are determined by the cash flow from our producing properties, the success or failure of our drilling activities, and our ability to access debt or equity capital markets.
These sources can be impacted by the general condition of our industry and by significant fluctuations in oil and gas prices, operating costs, and volumes produced. We have no control over the market prices for oil and natural gas, although we are able to influence the amount of our net realized revenues related to oil and gas sales through the use of derivative contracts. A decrease in oil and gas prices would reduce expected cash flow from operating activities and could reduce the borrowing base of our current credit facility.
In December 2007, we entered into a Credit Agreement with various lenders and Wells Fargo Foothill, LLC, as agent (the “Credit Facility”). The Credit Facility provides for a $50,000,000 term loan facility and a $50,000,000 revolving credit facility, with an initial borrowing base of $25,000,000 available under the revolving credit facility. We utilized $52,564,000 of the proceeds of the Credit Facility to retire amounts outstanding under a previous credit agreement (the “Mezzanine Facility”), including the repayment of the outstanding principal balance of $42,500,000 and prepayment penalties and transaction costs totaling $10,164,000. The Credit Facility matures in December 2012, with principal payments scheduled to commence in April 2010 based on 50% of our cash flow, net of capital expenditures. Interest on the revolving credit facility is payable at prime plus 0.75% or at the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 2.00%, as we select from time to time, with an unused line fee of 0.50%. Interest on the term loan facility is payable at prime plus 5.25% or at LIBOR plus 6.50%, as we select from time to time. The Credit Facility contains financial covenants pertaining to asset coverage, interest coverage and leverage ratios. As of March 31, 2008, we were not in compliance with the leverage ratio covenant. The lenders waived the non-compliance in consideration of an amendment to the Credit Facility to provide that the interest rate on the term loan facility will not be less than 10.50% in the event that LIBOR is less than 4.00%. Additionally, the Credit Facility has restrictions on the operations of our business, including restrictions on payment of dividends. Borrowings under the term loan facility carry prepayment penalties ranging from 1.00% to 2.00% in the first three years of the Credit Facility. Borrowings under the revolving credit facility may be repaid at any time without penalty. The Credit Facility is secured by liens and security interests on substantially all of our assets, including 100% of our oil and gas reserves.
Although we recorded a loss of $17,593,000 in connection with the early retirement of the Mezzanine Facility, including $10,164,000 in prepayment penalties and transaction costs, and $7,429,000 of non-cash charges relating to the unamortized balances of debt discount and debt issue costs, we entered into the Credit Facility and retired the Mezzanine Facility because the Credit Facility is expected to provide us with significant liquidity for development

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activities, a substantial reduction in our weighted average cost of debt capital, increased operating flexibility through an improved covenant package, and enhanced ability to manage our cash position (and interest costs) through the revolving structure. As of March 31, 2008, the amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility consisted of $50,000,000 under the term loan facility and approximately $13,745,000 under the revolving loan facility, with $11,255,000 available to be borrowed under the revolving loan facility. We expect to retire the amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility at or prior to its maturity from cash flow provided by operations from our proved oil and gas reserves, or from the proceeds of other financing transactions or arrangements, including joint venturing of projects, debt financing, equity financing or other means.
Results of Operations
Year Ended December 31, 2007 compared with the Year Ended December 31, 2006
The Company reported a net loss of $26,028,000, or $0.43 per basic and diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2007, compared to a net loss of $3,764,000, or $0.09 per basic and diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2006.
Oil and Gas Revenues. Oil and gas revenues for 2007 increased to $15,171,000 from $4,605,000 in 2006. Realized commodity prices after hedge settlements increased from $61.41 per barrel of oil equivalent (“BOE”) for the year ended December 31, 2006 to $73.06 per BOE for the year ended December 31, 2007. Realized settlements of price hedging contracts amounted to a net loss of $201,000 during 2007 as compared to a net gain of $344,000 during 2006. The Company’s net production for 2007 totaled 208,000 BOE, consisting of 185,000 barrels (“Bbls”) of oil and 135 million cubic feet (“MMCF”) of natural gas, as compared to 75,000 BOE for 2006, consisting of 70,000 Bbls of oil and 30 MMCF of natural gas. The increases in production and oil and gas revenues resulted primarily from the acquisition of producing properties in the Texas Gulf Coast area in September 2006 (the “Texas Acquisition”).
Production Costs. Total production costs, including lease operating and workover expenses, marketing and transportation expenses, and production and ad valorem taxes, increased to $4,907,000 for the year ended December 31, 2007 from $1,346,000 for the year ended December 31, 2006. The increase in production costs resulted primarily from the Texas Acquisition.
Interest Expense. The Company incurred interest expense of $10,205,000, including $3,609,000 of non-cash charges for the amortization of debt discount and debt issue costs, during the year ended December 31, 2007. The increase from $3,090,000, including $1,165,000 of non-cash charges for the amortization of debt discount and debt issue costs, for 2006 resulted from $42,500,000 in borrowings in September 2006 for the Texas Acquisition.
Liquidated Damages. Liquidated damages of $2,591,000 in 2007 relate to amounts payable to our stockholders as a result of the registration statements for our securities issued in 2006 not becoming effective within the periods specified in the share registration rights agreements for those securities.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization. Depreciation, depletion and amortization increased to $2,785,000, including $2,614,000 ($12.59 per BOE) for the capitalized costs of oil and gas properties, for the year ended December 31, 2007, from $829,000, including $775,000 ($10.33 per BOE) for the capitalized costs of oil and gas properties, for the year ended December 31, 2006, primarily as a result of increases in production attributable to the Texas Acquisition.
Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt. During 2007, the Company recorded a loss of $17,593,000 in connection with the early retirement of the Mezzanine Facility, including $10,164,000 in prepayment penalties and transaction costs, and $7,429,000 of non-cash charges relating to the unamortized balances of debt discount and debt issue costs pertaining to the Mezzanine Facility.
Year Ended December 31, 2006 compared with the Period from Inception (December 29, 2005) through December 31, 2005
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Company by Foothills California. The Company adopted the assets, management, business operations and business plan of Foothills California, which was formed in December 2005. The financial statements of the Company prior to the merger were eliminated at consolidation. Consequently, direct comparisons of the results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2006 with those for the period from inception (December 29, 2005) through December 31, 2005 are not meaningful.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 compared with the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007
The Company reported a net loss of $539,000, or $0.01 per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2008, compared to a net loss of $1,599,000, or $0.03 per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2007.
Oil and Gas Revenues. Oil and gas revenues for 2008 increased to $4,071,000 from $3,841,000 in 2007. Realized commodity prices after hedge settlements increased from $63.95 per barrel of oil equivalent (“BOE”) for the three months ended March 31, 2007 to $76.03 per BOE for the three months ended March 31, 2008. Realized settlements of price hedging contracts amounted to a net loss of $1,025,000 during 2008 as compared to a net gain of $423,000 during 2007. The Company’s net production for 2008 totaled 55,000 BOE, consisting of 51,000 barrels (“Bbls”) of oil and 26 million cubic feet (“MMCF”) of natural gas, as compared to 62,000 BOE for 2006, consisting of 56,000 Bbls of oil and 37 MMCF of natural gas. The increase in oil and gas revenues resulted primarily from higher realized commodity prices, the effect of which was partially offset by decreases in production. Oil and gas production volumes declined in 2008 primarily due to mechanical disruptions related to the gas lift production system at the Cleveland Field, delays in well servicing operations on an offshore well in the Goose Creek Field due to weather and equipment availability, and normal production declines. The effect of these factors was partially offset by production from new wells drilled in the Goose Creek Field in the fourth quarter of 2007.
Production Costs. Total production costs, including lease operating and workover expenses, marketing and transportation expenses, and production and ad valorem taxes, increased to $1,420,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 from $996,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007. The increase in production costs resulted primarily from an increase in the number of workovers and well servicing operations, as well as increases in production and ad valorem taxes resulting from higher commodity prices.
Interest Expense. The Company incurred net interest expense of $1,780,000, including $292,000 of non-cash charges for the amortization of debt discount and debt issue costs, during the three months ended March 31, 2008. The decrease from $2,656,000, including $1,022,000 of non-cash charges for the amortization of debt discount and debt issue costs, for 2007 resulted primarily from a reduction in the Company’s cost of debt capital attributable to the consummation of the Credit Facility and the retirement of the Mezzanine Facility in December 2007, the effect of which was partially offset by higher levels of debt outstanding in 2008. In addition, the Company capitalized $89,000 in interest costs pertaining to unevaluated oil and gas properties in 2008.
Liquidated Damages. Liquidated damages relate to amounts payable to our stockholders as a result of the registration statements for our securities issued in 2006 not becoming effective within the periods specified in the share registration rights agreements for those securities. Liquidated damages decreased to $1,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 from $440,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007 because of provisions in the registration rights agreements limiting the maximum amount of such damages.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization. Depreciation, depletion and amortization increased to $721,000, including $678,000 ($12.30 per BOE) for the capitalized costs of oil and gas properties, for the three months ended March 31, 2008, from $765,000, including $641,000 ($10.32 per BOE) for the capitalized costs of oil and gas properties, for the three months ended March 31, 2007, primarily as a result of increases in the capitalized costs of oil and gas properties, the effect of which was partially offset by decreases in production during 2008.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
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Hedging Transactions
In connection with our credit facility with Wells Fargo Foothill, LLC, we are contractually obligated to enter into hedging contracts with the purpose and effect of fixing oil and natural gas prices on no less than 50% of projected oil and gas production from our proved developed producing oil and gas reserves. To fulfill our hedging obligation, we have entered into swap agreements with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.. We have entered into the swaps with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. to hedge the price risks associated with a portion of our anticipated future oil and gas production through September 30, 2010, mitigating a portion of our exposure to adverse market changes and allowing us to predict with greater certainty the effective oil and natural gas prices to be received for our hedged production. Our swap agreements have not been entered into for trading purposes and we have the ability and intent to hold these instruments to maturity. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., the counterparty to the swap agreements, is also an affiliate of our lender under a credit facility. We believe that the terms of the swap agreements are at least as favorable as we could have achieved in swap agreements with third parties who are not our lenders.
By removing a significant portion of the price volatility from our future oil and gas revenues through the swap agreements, we have mitigated, but not eliminated, the potential effects of changing oil and gas prices on our cash flows from operations through September 30, 2010. While these and other hedging transactions we may enter into in the future will mitigate our risk of declining prices for oil and gas, they will also limit the potential gains that we would experience if prices in the market were to rise. We have not obtained collateral to support the agreements but monitor the financial viability of our counterparty and believe our credit risk is minimal on these transactions. Under these arrangements, payments are received or made based on the differential between fixed product prices in the swap agreements and a variable product price representing the average of the closing settlement price(s) on the New York Mercantile Exchange for futures contracts for the applicable trading months. These agreements are settled in cash at monthly expiration dates. In the event of nonperformance, we would be exposed again to price risk. We have some risk of financial loss because the price received for the oil or gas production at the actual physical delivery point may differ from the prevailing price at the delivery point required for settlement of the hedging transaction. We could also suffer financial losses if our actual oil and gas production is less than the hedged production volumes during periods when the variable product price exceeds the fixed product price. Moreover, our hedge arrangements generally do not apply to all of our production and thus provide only partial price protection against declines in commodity prices. Hedge effectiveness is measured at least quarterly based on the relative changes in fair value between the derivative contract and the hedged item over time, and any ineffectiveness is immediately reported in the consolidated statement of operations.
Our current hedging transactions are designated as cash flow hedges, and we record the costs and any benefits derived from these transactions as a reduction or increase, as applicable, in natural gas and oil sales revenue. We may enter into additional hedging transactions in the future.
BUSINESS
Company Overview
Foothills is an oil and gas exploration company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of oil and natural gas properties. The Company’s operations are primarily those of Foothills California, Inc., Foothills Texas, Inc. and Foothills Oklahoma, Inc., our wholly-owned subsidiaries. Foothills California, Inc., a Delaware corporation, was formed on December 29, 2005 as Brasada Resources LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and converted to Brasada California, Inc., a Delaware corporation, on February 28, 2006. On April 6, 2006, Brasada California, Inc. merged with our wholly-owned acquisition subsidiary, leaving Brasada California, Inc. the surviving corporation and our wholly-owned subsidiary. Brasada California, Inc. later changed its name to Foothills California, Inc. following the merger. Foothills Oklahoma, Inc. was formed on May 10, 2006 to conduct our operations in Oklahoma. Foothills Texas, Inc. was formed in August, 2006 for the purpose of acquiring certain assets from TARH E&P Holdings, L.P. and operating those properties following the September 8, 2006 consummation of this acquisition. We currently conduct our operations primarily through these subsidiaries.
Prior to our identification of the acquisition of the properties of TARH E&P Holdings, L.P. in Texas, our primary focus was on oil and natural gas properties located in the Eel River Basin, California, and the Anadarko Basin, Oklahoma. On June 22, 2006, we announced that Foothills Texas, Inc. had entered into definitive agreements with TARH E&P Holdings, L.P., an affiliate of Texas American Resources Company, for the acquisition of certain

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properties in Texas. This acquisition expanded our operations into Texas, though we will continue to operate and expand our operations in California and Oklahoma.
Our business strategy is to identify and exploit low-to-moderate risk resources in existing producing areas that can be quickly developed and put on production at low cost, including the acquisition of producing properties with exploitation and exploration potential in these areas. We will also take advantage of our expertise to develop exploratory projects in focus areas and to participate with other companies in those areas to explore for oil and natural gas using state-of-the-art 3D seismic technology.
We have entered into an agreement with Moyes & Co., Inc. to identify potential acquisition, development, exploitation and exploration opportunities that fit with our strategy. Moyes & Co., Inc. is expected to screen opportunities and perform detailed evaluation of those opportunities that we decide to pursue, as well as assist with due diligence and negotiations with respect to such opportunities. Christopher P. Moyes is the beneficial owner of 2.6% of our common stock as of March 31, 2008, and is a member of our board of directors. Mr. Moyes is a major shareholder and the President of Moyes & Co., Inc. However, Moyes & Co., Inc. is being compensated for identifying opportunities and assisting us in pursuing those opportunities; therefore the interests of Moyes & Co., Inc. are not the same as our interests. We are responsible for evaluating any opportunities presented to us by Moyes & Co., Inc. to determine if those opportunities are consistent with our business strategy.
California
We believe that the oil and gas industry has in effect overlooked California in recent years because of the perceived difficulties of conducting operations in the state. We believe this situation creates opportunities.
California has abundant and long-lived oil and gas resources with prolific hydrocarbon basins. Infrastructure supporting oil and gas exploration, development and production activities is in place, consisting of contractors, suppliers, pipelines and refineries. Most oil and gas basins in the state are significantly under-explored even near large fields, with operators concentrating on a few, large, heavy oil resources. Offset exploration in and near fields has frequently been ignored. There is a dramatic lack of use of 3D seismic and other latest seismic technologies in many of the basins, and in some areas (such as the Eel River Basin) we believe there has been insufficient attention to drilling and drilling fluid engineering. Through the experience and relationships of management, we have strong ties to other significant oil and gas companies operating in California.
Texas
On September 8, 2006, Foothills Texas, Inc. consummated the acquisition of TARH E&P Holdings, L.P.’s interests in four oilfields in southeastern Texas. We paid aggregate consideration of $62 million for the properties, comprised of a cash payment of approximately $57.5 million and the issuance of 1,691,186 shares of common stock to TARH E&P Holdings, L.P.
In the acquisition, Foothills Texas acquired interests in four fields: the Goose Creek Field and Goose Creek East Field, both in Harris County, Texas, the Cleveland Field, located in Liberty County, Texas, and the Saratoga Field located in Hardin County, Texas. These interests represent working interests ranging from 95% to 100% in the four fields.
Oklahoma
The Anadarko Basin in western Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle is one of the most prolific oil and natural gas producing basins in the United States. Most of the shallow shelf portion of the basin can be characterized as very mature. We believe that much promise remains in the deeper portion of the basin that is characterized by stratigraphic traps in the Pennsylvanian Morrow formation and structural traps in the Ordovician Hunton formation, two of the formations targeted by the Company. However, to produce oil and natural gas from these deeper formations, drilling is more expensive and the 3-D seismic data is less reliable than in the shallow shelf portion of the basin.

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Project Status
Eel River Basin
The Eel River Basin is the northernmost of the California sedimentary basins. Most of the basin exists offshore of northern California and southern Oregon. However, a portion of the basin is present onshore in Humboldt County, California. Hydrocarbons generated in the deeper offshore part of the basin have migrated updip into the Miocene and Pliocene rocks present in this area. The onshore portion of the basin contains the Tompkins Hill natural gas field that was discovered by Texaco in 1937. It is now owned and operated by Occidental, has produced in excess of 120 billion cubic feet (“BCF) of natural gas, and is continuing to produce.
The Grizzly Bluff area within the Eel River Basin (approximately five miles south of the Tompkins Hill Field) was initially proven to contain natural gas in three wells drilled by Zephyr in the mid-1960s. These wells tested gas at rates of 1.9 to 5 million cubic feet of gas per day. In the early 1970s, Chevron drilled a deep well seeking oil but found strong indications of natural gas. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, ARCO drilled several wells and found natural gas in the shallow zones, one of which tested gas at rates of up to 2.2 million cubic feet (“MMCF”) of gas per day. None of these wells were put into production due to the lack of a natural gas market and pipeline connection, and all of them were subsequently abandoned.
In the past decade, we believe the industry has overlooked the hydrocarbon potential and production within the Eel River Basin due to its relatively isolated position in California. INNEX Energy, L.L.C. recognized this overlooked potential in the form of multiple low resistivity, low contrast sands that possibly define part of a widespread, basin-centered natural gas play. INNEX Energy, L.L.C. began acquiring oil and gas leases in the area in 2000 to test this concept and entered into a joint venture with Forexco, Inc. in 2002. A subsequent 10-well drilling program in 2003 by Forexco, Inc. encountered drilling and completion problems, but established production from six wells in the Grizzly Bluff area, three of which produced approximately 260 thousand cubic feet of gas per day during the three months ended March 31, 2008. This field was brought on line in late 2003 with the completion of a natural gas gathering system and a new pipeline that connects to the PG&E Corporation backbone grid for northern California. INNEX Energy, L.L.C. and Forexco, Inc. terminated their joint venture in 2004.
The Tompkins Hill Field is the analog field in the basin for the Eel River Project. The distance between the Tompkins Hill Field and the Grizzly Bluff Field is approximately five miles. This production is from similar age rocks at similar depths as the Grizzly Bluff Prospect, the first prospect that we drilled in the Eel River Project. Our mapping indicates that substantial natural gas reserves occur above the lowest tested gas in the Grizzly Bluff Field in multiple stacked Pliocene sandstone reservoirs.
During the period from June through August, 2006, we drilled the Christiansen 3-15 well and the Vicenus 1-3 well in the Grizzly Bluff Field to total depths of 4,815 feet and 5,747 feet, respectively. We commenced commercial production from the Christiansen 3-15 well and Vicenus 1-3 wells in September 2006 and January, 2007, respectively.
In November 2007, we commenced a re-entry and redrilling of the lower portion of the Vicenus 1-3 well. Drilling reached a total depth of 6,068 feet and gas zones were indicated in both the primary objective Lower Rio Dell (“LRD”) 15 sand and secondary objective LRD 16 sand. Casing was cemented in place and production tubing installed.
In December 2007, we moved the drilling rig to the GB 5 development well location, and drilled the well to a total depth of 4,325 feet to test the Lower Anderson sands. The GB 5 well offsets the Zephyr GB 3 well that was tested in 1964 at a rate of 2.5 million cubic feet (“MMcf”) of gas per day from a commingled test of these sands and the deeper LRD sands. In the GB 5 well, good natural gas indications were seen on mud logs and electric logs in three Anderson sands, and production casing and tubing were installed.
After perforating the indicated gas-bearing zones in the Lower Anderson formation in the GB 5 well and the Lower Rio Dell formation in the Vicenus 1-3 well, we did not recover natural gas from either well. We believe this result is inconsistent with the mud log shows, electric log interpretations, and the offsetting well information. Our preliminary conclusion is that polymer fluids used during drilling operations most likely damaged the reservoirs near the wellbores. This conclusion is based in part on the fact that, during the drilling of the Vicenus

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1-3 in 2006 using an oil-based mud system, electric log data and a significant gas kick verified the presence of natural gas in the LRD 15 sand at a subsurface location that is only a few feet laterally from the LRD 15 sand encountered in the current re-entry. We temporarily suspended further testing on the two wells, and are in the process of performing stimulation programs to fracture the formations beyond the damaged zones in the wells. Our estimate of proved developed natural gas reserves as of December 31, 2007 included approximately 278 million cubic feet attributable to the Lower Anderson formation in the GB 5 well, and approximately 615 million cubic feet attributable to the Lower Rio Dell formation in the Vicenus 1-3 well. Our estimate of proved undeveloped natural gas reserves as of December 31, 2007 included approximately 441 million cubic feet expected to be recovered from the Lower Anderson formation in new wells, and approximately 15.8 billion cubic feet expected to be recovered from the Lower Rio Dell formation in new and existing wells.
In January 2008, we moved the drilling rig to the surface drilling pad for the GB 4 well. This well was designed to test the deep Grizzly Bear prospect which underlies the Grizzly Bluff Field. We used the oil-based mud system that was employed in the successful drilling of the Christiansen 3-15 and Vicenus 1-3 wells in 2006. We drilled the GB 4 well from a surface location near the Zephyr GB 1 well, which was drilled in 1964. The upper portion of the GB 4 well was drilled as a twin to the Zephyr GB 1 well to evaluate the shallower zones in the LRD formation that previously tested 5 MMcf of gas per day during an extended four-day test period. The lower portion of the GB 4 well was drilled to 9,530 feet to evaluate the good gas shows encountered in the thick Eel River, Pullen and Bear River sandstones in a well drilled in 1971. The wells drilled in the 1960s and 1970s were not put on production and were subsequently abandoned due to the lack of a natural gas market and pipeline connection. Extensive gas shows and electric log indications of gas were encountered from the deeper formations in the GB 4 well. Protective casing was run to total depth in the well to enable a comprehensive testing program to be initiated. The drilling rig was released, and a completion unit was brought in from the Sacramento Valley to conduct the testing program. This program is expected to require several weeks to complete due to the number of tests planned for the evaluation program. The drilling of the GB 4 well is expected to fulfill our obligations in the Eel River joint venture and remove existing depth restrictions. We are paying 100% of the costs of drilling and completing the GB 4 well, and will retain a 75% working interest in the well.
We performed a CO2 foam fracture stimulation program on the Vicenus 1-3 and GB 5 wells in June 2008. As of June 3, 2008, the wells were continuing to unload the fracture fluid, and the results of the fracture simulations had not been determined. Further drilling in the Eel River Basin will be planned after the cumulative results of these activities have been evaluated.
In January 2008, the Environmental Impact Report prepared for Humboldt County and the California Coastal Commission was fully approved. This document defines environmental and operating terms and conditions in the Grizzly Bluff area and will regulate all of our future drilling activity in the field.
Natural gas production from the Christiansen 3-15 well in the Grizzly Bluff Field continues to perform to our expectations. Our net production averaged about 265,000 cubic feet per day during the three months ended March 31, 2008.
The Eel River Project is the centerpiece of a large exploitation-exploration opportunity. There is presently minimal competition in the basin, providing us with an opportunity to effectively control the entire basin.
Texas
We have established and initiated an ongoing recompletion program that is expected to increase daily production from the fields in Texas. A 3D seismic survey, which has been proven to be an effective exploration tool in the area, is presently being planned to identify the upside potential at the Goose Creek Field and Goose Creek East Field. The 3D seismic survey is expected to result in much more accurate mapping of the reservoirs and lead to the identification of undeveloped opportunities and deeper oil prospects at the fields. In addition, the seismic surveys in these areas show a strong gas signature over gas reservoirs, a Direct Hydrocarbon Indicator (“DHI”). This “DHI” effect directly contributed to the discovery of two nearby natural gas fields from the Vicksburg reservoirs. However, a seismic DHI signature cannot reliably identify reservoirs that are economically productive of hydrocarbons. The Company believes that the deeper Vicksburg reservoirs offer significant upside potential in the Goose Creek Field, where old wellbores encountered gas that was not produced at the time of discovery. A gas pipeline runs through the eastern part of the property, which should allow for early monetization of this gas.

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In November and December 2007, we drilled three development wells in the Goose Creek Field. The Simms-Sweet #62 well was drilled to a total depth of 4,600 feet and electric logging revealed more than 130 feet of net oil pay in multiple horizons between 1,050 feet and 4,480 feet. Production casing was run in the well and an indicated new pool accumulation in the upper Frio was perforated, from which production was initiated. We then drilled the A. Gaillard #49 well to a total depth of 3,388 feet, which was placed on production in mid-December 2007. The Ashbel Smith “C” #19 well was drilled to a total depth of 3,992 feet, and has been producing from the Frio formation since late December 2007. Electric logging of both wells indicated several additional intervals with commercial potential in shallower zones. We have working interests of 100% in all three wells, and net revenue interests of 75%, 69% and 74%, respectively.
We also successfully drilled a produced-water disposal well to a depth of 6,000 feet on the Simms-Schilling lease in November 2007. Increasing water disposal capacity is an important element of our strategy to increase oil production because production from some wells had been curtailed due to constraints on water handling capacity. This well also identified several oil zones in the shallow section that were previously thought to have been depleted, and we plan to determine how best to develop these horizons.
The Texas oil fields provided us with net production averaging an aggregate of approximately 560 barrels of oil and oil-equivalent gas per day during the three months ended March 31, 2008.
Anadarko Basin
The initial focus of our activities within the Anadarko Basin has been the area covered by a 75 square mile 3D seismic survey in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Through a license held by TeTra Exploration, Inc. (which is owned by our President, John Moran), the Company is planning to acquire non-exclusive access to this survey, which was shot in 1998. The 3D seismic survey was initially shot by a major oil company to define stratigraphic traps in the Pennsylvanian sedimentary section in an area of substantial Pennsylvanian natural gas production. That company drilled only one well using the 3D seismic data set. The well encountered wet Morrow sand and was plugged and abandoned. That company subsequently exited oil and gas exploration activity in the MidContinent region and no further activity has been conducted in the area using this data. Numerous exploratory ideas remain to be exploited on this data set, both in the Pennsylvanian section as well as the deeper Ordovician section. The best wells completed in these rocks typically flow in excess of 10 MMCF of natural gas per day and contain reserves in the 20 to 50 BCF range.
TeTra Exploration has reprocessed the 3D seismic data, completed preliminary geological and geophysical interpretations of the survey data, and identified drillable prospects. Upon consummation of an agreement with TeTra Exploration to acquire non-exclusive access to the 3D seismic data, we plan to acquire oil and gas leases over those prospects, and negotiate joint ventures with other companies, who will be able to earn interests in the leases by drilling one or more exploratory wells on the prospects.
Markets and Customers
The market for oil and natural gas that we will produce depends on factors beyond our control, including the extent of domestic production and imports of oil and natural gas, the proximity and capacity of natural gas pipelines and other transportation facilities, demand for oil and natural gas, the marketing of competitive fuels and the effects of state and federal regulation. The oil and gas industry also competes with other industries in supplying the energy and fuel requirements of industrial, commercial and individual consumers.
Our oil production is expected to be sold at prices tied to the oil futures markets. Our natural gas production is expected to be sold under short-term contracts and priced based on first of the month index prices or on daily spot market prices.
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Our business is affected by numerous laws and regulations, including energy, environmental, conservation, tax and other laws and regulations relating to the energy industry. Most of our drilling operations will require permit or authorizations from federal, state or local agencies. Changes in any of these laws and regulations or the denial or vacating of permits could have a material adverse effect on our business. In view of the many uncertainties with respect to current and future laws and regulations, including their applicability to us, we cannot predict the overall effect of such laws and regulations on our future operations.
We believe that our operations comply in all material respects with applicable laws and regulations. There are no pending or threatened enforcement actions related to any such laws or regulations. We believe that the existence and enforcement of such laws and regulations will have no more restrictive an effect on our operations than on other similar companies in the energy industry.
Proposals and proceedings that might affect the oil and gas industry are pending before Congress, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”), state legislatures and commissions and the courts. We cannot predict when or whether any such proposals may become effective. In the past, the natural gas industry has been heavily regulated. There is no assurance that the regulatory approach currently pursued by various agencies will continue indefinitely. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we do not anticipate that compliance with existing federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations will have a material adverse effect upon our capital expenditures, earnings or competitive position.
Federal Regulation of Sales and Transportation of Natural Gas
Historically, the transportation and sale of natural gas and its component parts in interstate commerce has been regulated under several laws enacted by Congress and the regulations passed under these laws by FERC. Our sales of natural gas, including condensate and liquids, may be affected by the availability, terms and cost of transportation. The price and terms of access to pipeline transportation are subject to extensive federal and state regulation. From 1985 to the present, several major regulatory changes have been implemented by Congress and FERC that affect the economics of natural gas production, transportation and sales. In addition, FERC is continually proposing and implementing new rules and regulations affecting those segments of the natural gas industry, most notably interstate natural gas transmission companies that remain subject to FERC’s jurisdiction. These initiatives may also affect the intrastate transportation of gas under certain circumstances. The stated purpose of many of these regulatory changes is to promote competition among the various sectors of the natural gas industry.
The ultimate impact of the complex rules and regulations issued by FERC cannot be predicted. In addition, many aspects of these regulatory developments have not become final but are still pending judicial and final FERC decisions. We cannot predict what further action FERC will take on these matters. Some of FERC’s more recent proposals may, however, adversely affect the availability and reliability of interruptible transportation service on interstate pipelines. We do not believe that we will be affected by any action taken materially differently than other natural gas producers, gatherers and marketers with whom we compete.
State Regulation
Our operations are also subject to regulation at the state and in some cases, county, municipal and local governmental levels. Such regulation includes requiring permits for the drilling of wells, maintaining bonding requirements in order to drill or operate wells and regulating the location of wells, the method of drilling and casing wells, the surface use and restoration of properties upon which wells are drilled, the plugging and abandonment of wells and the disposal of fluids used and produced in connection with operations. Our operations are also subject to various conservation laws and regulations pertaining to the size of drilling and spacing units or proration units and the unitization or pooling of oil and gas properties.
In addition, state conservation laws, which frequently establish maximum rates of production from oil and gas wells, generally prohibit the venting or flaring of gas and impose certain requirements regarding the rates of production. State regulation of gathering facilities generally includes various safety, environmental and, in some circumstances, nondiscriminatory take requirements, but, except as noted above, does not generally entail rate regulation. These regulatory burdens may affect profitability, but we are unable to predict the future cost or impact of complying with such regulations.

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Environmental Matters
We are subject to extensive federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations relating to water, air, hazardous substances and wastes, and threatened or endangered species that restrict or limit our business activities for purposes of protecting human health and the environment. Compliance with the multitude of regulations issued by federal, state, and local administrative agencies can be burdensome and costly. State environmental regulatory programs are generally very similar to the corresponding federal environmental regulatory programs, and federal environmental regulatory programs are often delegated to the states.
Our oil and gas exploration and production operations are subject to state and/or federal solid waste regulations that govern the storage, treatment and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes. However, much of the solid waste that will be generated by our oil and gas exploration and production activities is exempt from regulation under federal, and many state, regulatory programs. To the extent our operations generate solid waste, such waste is generally subject to state regulations. We will comply with solid waste regulations in the normal course of business.
In addition to solid and hazardous waste, our production operations may generate produced water as a waste material. This water can sometimes be disposed of by discharging it to surface waters under discharge permits issued pursuant to the Clean Water Act, or an equivalent state program. Another common method of produced water disposal is subsurface injection in disposal wells. Such disposal wells are permitted under the Safe Drinking Water Act, or an equivalent state regulatory program. The drilling, completion, and operation of produced water disposal wells are integral to oil and gas operations.
Air emissions and exhaust from gas-fired generators and from other equipment, such as gas compressors, are potentially subject to regulations under the Clean Air Act, or equivalent state regulatory programs. To the extent that our air emissions are regulated, they are generally regulated by permits issued by state regulatory agencies. We will obtain air permits, where needed, in the normal course of business.
In the event that spills or releases of crude oil or produced water occur, we would be subject to spill notification and response regulations under the Clean Water Act, or equivalent state regulatory programs. Depending on the nature and location of our operations, we may also be required to prepare spill prevention, control and countermeasure response plans under the Clean Water Act, or equivalent state regulatory programs. Response costs could be high and may have a material adverse effect on our operations. We may not be fully insured for these costs.
Failure to comply with environmental regulations may result in the imposition of substantial administrative, civil, or criminal penalties, or restrict or prohibit our desired business activities. Environmental laws and regulations impose liability, sometimes strict liability, for environmental cleanup costs and other damages. Other environmental laws and regulations may delay or prohibit exploration and production activities in environmentally sensitive areas or impose additional costs on these activities.
Costs associated with responding to a major spill of crude oil or produced water, or costs associated with remediation of environmental contamination, are the most likely occurrences that could result in a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, changes in applicable federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations potentially could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Competition
The oil and gas industry is highly competitive. Competitors include major oil companies, other independent energy companies and individual producers and operators, many of which have financial resources, personnel and facilities substantially greater than we have. We face intense competition for the acquisition of oil and gas leases and properties. For a more thorough discussion of how competition could impact our ability to successfully complete our business strategy, see “Risk Factors — Competition in obtaining rights to explore and develop oil and gas reserves and to market our production may impair our business.”
Employees
As of March 31, 2008 the Company had 13 full-time employees. None of our employees is represented by a labor union, and we consider our employee relations to be good.

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Description of Property
We commenced our present business activities in April 2006. All of the Company’s oil and gas exploration, development and production activities are located in the United States.
Oil and Gas Reserves
The following table presents our net proved and proved developed reserves as of December 31, 2007, and the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows from those reserves. All of our oil and gas properties are located in the United States.
                         
    California     Texas     Total  
Total Proved Reserves:
                       
Oil (Bbls)
          4,173,798       4,173,798  
Gas (Mcf)
    20,981,597       821,471       21,803,168  
Total barrels of oil equivalent (BOE)
    3,496,933       4,310,710       7,807,643  
 
                       
Total Proved Developed Reserves:
                       
Oil (Bbls)
          3,884,302       3,884,302  
Gas (Mcf)
    1,707,100       729,903       2,437,003  
Total barrels of oil equivalent (BOE)
    284,517       4,005,953       4,290,470  
Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows (in thousands)
                  $ 136,128  
Foothills’ estimates of proved reserves for the year ended December 31, 2007 were taken from independent evaluations prepared in accordance with the requirements established by the SEC by Cawley, Gillespie and Associates, Inc.
Net Quantities of Oil and Gas Produced
The following table summarizes sales volumes, sales prices and production cost information for our net oil and gas production for years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006:
                                                 
    2007   2006
    Cali-                   Cali-        
    fornia   Texas   Total   fornia   Texas   Total
         
Net sales volumes
                                               
Oil (Bbls)
          185,110       185,110             69,973       69,973  
Gas (Mcf)
    111,437       23,709       135,146       25,418       4,717       30,135  
Total (BOE)
    18,573       189,061       207,634       4,236       70,759       74,995  
Average sales price
                                               
Oil (per Bbl), excluding the effects of price risk management activities
  $     $ 77.62     $ 77.62     $     $ 58.17     $ 58.17  
Oil (per Bbl), including the effects of price risk management activities
  $     $ 76.54     $ 76.54     $     $ 63.09     $ 63.09  
Gas (per Mcf)
  $ 6.49     $ 7.39     $ 7.42     $ 6.24     $ 6.85     $ 6.34  
Average production costs (per BOE):
                                               
Lease operating expense
  $ 2.70     $ 18.34     $ 16.98     $ 2.55     $ 12.15     $ 11.61  
Severance and ad valorem taxes
  $ 2.92     $ 6.62     $ 6.33     $     $ 6.54     $ 6.17  
Marketing and transportation expense
  $ 2.99     $ 0.01     $ 0.32     $ 3.10     $     $ 0.18  
Total average production costs
  $ 8.61     $ 24.97     $ 23.63     $ 5.65     $ 18.69     $ 17.96  
Productive Wells
The following table summarizes productive wells as of December 31, 2007:

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    Number of Wells
    Oil   Natural Gas   Total
    Gross (1)   Net (2)   Gross (1)   Net (2)   Gross (1)   Net (2)
 
                                               
California
                1       0.8       1       0.8  
Texas
    78       77.9                   78       77.9  
 
                                               
 
                                               
Total
    78       77.9       1       0.8       79       78.7  
 
                                               
 
(1)   Represents the total number of wells at each property.
 
(2)   Represents our interests in the total number of wells at each property.
Developed and Undeveloped Acreage
The following table summarizes developed and undeveloped acreage as of December 31, 2007:
                                                 
    Acres
    Developed   Undeveloped   Total
    Gross (1)   Net (2)   Gross (1)   Net (2)   Gross (1)   Net (2)
 
                                               
California
    729       547       15,378       11,381       16,107       11,928  
Texas
    2,722       2,694       320       320       3.042       3,014  
 
                                               
 
                                               
Total
    3,451       3,241       15,698       11,701       19,149       14,942  
 
                                               
 
(1)   Represents the total acreage at each property.
 
(2)   Represents our interests in the total acreage at each property.
Drilling Activity
The following table sets forth certain information regarding our drilling activities for the periods indicated:
                                 
                    Period from Commencement
                    of Present Business
                    Activities
    Year Ended December 31,   in April 2006 through
    2007   December 31, 2006
    Gross (1)   Net (2)   Gross (1)   Net (2)
 
                               
Exploration:
                               
Productive
                2       1.5  
Dry
                       
Development:
                               
Productive
    3       3.0              
Dry
                       

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                    Period from Commencement
                    of Present Business
                    Activities
    Year Ended December 31,   in April 2006 through
    2007   December 31, 2006
    Gross (1)   Net (2)   Gross (1)   Net (2)
Total
                               
Productive
    3       3.0       2       1.5  
Dry
                       
 
(1)   Represents the total number of wells for which there was drilling activity.
 
(2)   Represents our interests in the total number of wells for which there is drilling activity.
Present Activities
As of December 31, 2007, two gross (1.5 net) development wells in California (the Vicenus 1-3 re-entry and deepened well and the GB 5 development well) had been drilled with indications of productivity, but were awaiting testing. After perforating the indicated gas-bearing zones in both wells, we did not recover natural gas from either well. We believe this result is inconsistent with the mud log shows, electric log interpretations, and the offsetting well information. Our preliminary conclusion is that polymer fluids used during drilling operations most likely damaged the reservoirs near the wellbores. This conclusion is based in part on the fact that, during the drilling of the Vicenus 1-3 in 2006 using an oil-based mud system, electric log data and a significant gas kick verified the presence of natural gas in the LRD 15 sand at a subsurface location that is only a few feet laterally from the LRD 15 sand encountered in the current re-entry. We temporarily suspended further testing on the two wells, and are in the process of performing stimulation programs to fracture the formations beyond the damaged zones in the wells.
Our principal executive offices are located at 4540 California Avenue, Suite 550, Bakersfield, California 93309 and our phone number is (661) 716-1320. We currently lease approximately 4,500 square feet of office space and believe that suitable additional space to accommodate our anticipated growth will be available in the future on commercially reasonable terms.
Legal Proceedings
From time to time we may become a party to litigation or other legal proceedings that, in the opinion of our management are part of the ordinary course of our business. Currently, no legal proceedings or claims are pending against or involve us that, in the opinion of our management, could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition or results of operations.
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The following table sets forth the executive officers and directors, their ages and position(s) with the Company.
             
Name   Age   Position
 
           
Dennis B. Tower
    61     Director, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Director
John L. Moran
    62     Director and President
W. Kirk Bosché
    57     Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary
James H. Drennan
    62     Vice President, Land and Legal
Michael L. Moustakis
    50     Vice President, Engineering
John A. Brock
    77     Director
Frank P. Knuettel
    66     Director
David A. Melman
    65     Director
Christopher P. Moyes
    61     Director
Our directors and officers hold office until the earlier of their death, resignation, or removal or until their successors have been duly elected and qualified.
Dennis B. Tower, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Director. Before joining Foothills as its Chief Executive Officer in 2006, Mr. Tower had extensive involvement in all phases of new venture exploration, appraisal, project evaluation and development, asset acquisition and disposal, strategic goals setting and human resource evaluation. During 2005, Mr. Tower, together with Messrs. Moran and Bosché, evaluated opportunities that would be appropriate for launching a new oil and gas exploration and development company, which ultimately led

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to the formation of Foothills California, Inc. at the end of 2005. From 2000 through 2004, Mr. Tower served as President and Chief Executive Officer at First International Oil Corporation, a privately held independent oil company with extensive holdings in Kazakhstan, where he led the company to a successful sale with a major Chinese oil company. Previously, Mr. Tower held several Vice President, Manager, Director and Geologist positions at Atlantic Richfield Company (“ARCO”), where he was responsible for the company’s Mozambique drilling operations, managed the company’s exploration licenses in Myanmar and the Philippines, coordinated exploration efforts in other Asian countries and evaluated field redevelopment and asset acquisition opportunities. Mr. Tower led ARCO’s North Sea exploration activities for a nine-year period during which ARCO made numerous new oil and natural gas discoveries in the United Kingdom, Norway and the Netherlands. During the course of his career, Mr. Tower has been directly involved in the discovery of 35 oil and gas fields in 11 different countries. Mr. Tower holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Geology from Oregon State University.
John L. Moran, President and Director. Prior to joining Foothills in 2006, Mr. Moran, together with Messrs. Tower and Bosché, evaluated opportunities during 2005 that would be appropriate for launching a new oil and gas exploration and development company, which ultimately led to the formation of Foothills California, Inc. at the end of 2005. In May of 2000, Mr. Moran formed and later served as President and Exploration Manager of Carneros Energy, Inc., a private oil and gas exploration company with exploration and acquisition emphasis in the San Joaquin and Sacramento Basins of California, where he was responsible for obtaining $75 million in equity funding. From 1997 through 1998, Mr. Moran founded and acted as President of Integrated Petroleum Exploration (“IPX”) which merged with and into Prime Natural Resources (“Prime”) in 1998, where he served as Vice President of Exploration. Prior to his time at IPX and Prime, Mr. Moran served as both Vice President Exploration/Chief Geologist and Exploration Manager/MidContinent Region for Apache Corporation. In 1995 Mr. Moran left Apache to found TeTra Exploration, Inc., an oil and gas exploration and development company using 3D seismic to explore for oil and gas in the Anadarko Basin in Oklahoma. He was responsible for the acquisition of the right to use 13,000 miles of 2D seismic for exploration purposes and was instrumental in using this to develop a 75 square-mile 3D seismic project that was later sold to a major oil and gas company. Mr. Moran holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Geology with a major in Stratigraphy and a minor in Petrology from Oregon State University.
W. Kirk Bosché, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary. Mr. Bosché has diversified experience as a financial and accounting executive officer in public and private oil and gas exploration and production organizations. Mr. Bosché joined Foothills in 2006 as its Chief Financial Officer. During 2005, Mr. Bosché, together with Messrs. Tower and Moran, evaluated opportunities that would be appropriate for launching a new oil and gas exploration and development company, which ultimately led to the formation of Foothills California, Inc. at the end of 2005. Mr. Bosché served as Chief Financial Officer of First International Oil Corporation from 1997 through 2004. From 1986 through 1997, Mr. Bosché was Vice President and Treasurer for Garnet Resources Corporation, a publicly traded independent oil and gas exploration and production company with activities in seven foreign countries. He began his career with Price Waterhouse & Co., and has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1975. Mr. Bosché holds a BBA in Accounting from the University of Houston.
James H. Drennan, Vice President, Land and Legal. Prior to joining Foothills in 2006, Mr. Drennan was Land Manager at Vaquero Energy Inc. From 2002 through 2005, he served as General Counsel and Land Manager of Carneros Energy, Inc. From 1990 through 2002, Mr. Drennan practiced law with the firms of Jones & Beardsley and Noriega and Bradshaw, where his practice areas included oil and gas, real estate, estate planning, probate, corporate, general business and litigation. From 1978 to 1990, he was Land Manager for Buttes Resources, Depco, Inc., Ferguson & Bosworth, and Bosworth Oil Co. Mr. Drennan started his career in the oil and gas industry in 1974 as land agent with Gulf Oil Corporation. He holds a JD from California Pacific School of Law, and a BA in Economics from San Diego State University.
Michael L. Moustakis, Vice President, Engineering. Mr. Moustakis joined Foothills as Vice President, Engineering in 2006. He was Engineering Manager at Rockwell Petroleum, Inc. from 2005 through 2006, and held the same position at OXY Resources California LLC from 2001 through 2005. Mr. Moustakis was Lead Petroleum Engineer with Preussag Energie GmbH from 2000 to 2001, and Director of Reservoir Engineering for Anglo-Albanian Petroleum Ltd. from 1994 to 2000. He began his career with Union Oil of California in 1984, and subsequently served in various engineering positions at several companies, including Shell Western E&P, Northern Digital Inc. and Eastern Petroleum Services Ltd. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Alaska.

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John A. Brock, Director. Mr. Brock became a director of Foothills in 2006. Mr. Brock served as Chairman of Brighton Energy, LLC until its sale in October 2006. He is a director of American Trustcorp., Fabtec, Inc. (ReRoof America), Lifeguard America, LLC, Soho Properties, LLC, Medallion Petroleum, Inc. and the AGOS Group, LLC, and is an advisory director of Ward Petroleum, Inc. Mr. Brock is a member of nine petroleum industry associations. During his distinguished career, he has formed exploration departments and instituted and supervised exploration programs for four successful companies. Mr. Brock is a Founder and Director of the Sarkeys Energy Center at the University of Oklahoma, is a Director of the Oklahoma Nature Conservancy and the Sutton Avian Research Center, and is active in numerous other civic and community groups. He has also organized and is currently Chairman of Oklahomans for Lawsuit Reform and co-chairman of Oklahomans for Workers Compensation Reform. Mr. Brock holds a B.S. in Geological Engineering from the University of Oklahoma.
Frank P. Knuettel, Director. Mr. Knuettel became a director of Foothills in 2006. He is an Adjunct Faculty member at The Mason School of Business at the College of William and Mary where he teaches securities analysis and Investment Banking. Prior to retiring in 2000, he was a Managing Director of PaineWebber, Inc., since acquired by UBS Securities, where he specialized in the analysis of energy and energy-related securities, as well as working in investment banking on energy transactions. His career spanned nearly 35 years, during which he was associated with an energy sector fund for 14 years and was in the securities industry for 21 years. Mr. Knuettel is a Chartered Financial Analyst, and a member of the National Association of Petroleum Investment Analysts and the CFA Institute. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from La Salle University and a Master of Business Administration (Finance) from St. John’s University.
David A. Melman, Director. Mr. Melman became a director of Foothills in 2006. He currently is President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of British American Natural Gas Corporation, which is engaged in energy exploration in Mozambique, and a director of Swift LNG, LLC and Sunrise Energy Resources, Inc. (OTCBB). He was a director of Omni Energy Services, Inc. (NASDAQ) from 2004 to 2005 and of Beta Oil and Gas, Inc. (NASDAQ) from 2003 to 2004. From 1998 to 2000, he served as the Chief Corporate Officer and a director of Capatsky Oil and Gas Co., a predecessor to Cardinal Resources plc. (AIM), an oil and gas company with interests in the Ukraine. His professional experience includes the practice of law with Burke & Burke (1969-1971) and of accountancy with Coopers & Lybrand (1968-1969). He is a member of the New York State Bar. He holds a degree in Economics and Accounting from Queens College of the City University of New York, a Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School and a Master of Law in Taxation from New York University Graduate School of Law.
Christopher P. Moyes, Director. Mr. Moyes became a director of Foothills in 2006. He has been active in the international and domestic oil and gas business since 1968. Mr. Moyes is President of Moyes & Co., Inc., a private energy advisory firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Moyes & Co., Inc. provides advice on oil and gas exploration, appraisal, project and portfolio evaluation, asset acquisitions and disposals and maintains a proprietary database covering upstream oil and gas. Moyes & Co., Inc. has through 2005 evaluated opportunities for launching a new oil and gas exploration and production company, which led to the formation of Foothills California, Inc. at the end of 2005. Previously Mr. Moyes was President of Gaffney Cline & Associates (GCA), based in Dallas, Texas. Before coming to Dallas in 1976, Mr. Moyes was based in Singapore and London for GCA, holding various management functions. Mr. Moyes started his career with West Australian Petroleum Pty. Ltd., in Perth Australia. Mr. Moyes holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of Western Australia and a Master of Science in Geology & Petroleum Engineering from the Royal School of Mines, Imperial College, London.
Our above-listed officers and directors have neither been convicted in any criminal proceeding during the past five years nor parties to any judicial or administrative proceeding during the past five years that resulted in a judgment, decree or final order enjoining them from future violations of, or prohibiting activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or a finding of any violation of federal or state securities law or commodities law. Similarly, no bankruptcy petitions have been filed by or against any business or property of any of our directors or officers, nor has any bankruptcy petition been filed against a partnership or business association in which these persons were general partners or executive officers.
Board of Directors
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a director is independent and our board of directors has determined that three of our six directors, Messrs. Brock, Knuettel and Melman, are “independent” within the meaning of Rule 4200(a)(15) of the NASDAQ Manual.
Board Committees
The Board has an audit and compensation committee, each of which is constituted solely of independent directors. The Board does not have a nominating committee. Until further determination, the full board of directors will undertake the duties of the nominating committee.
The Audit Committee consists of Messrs. John A. Brock, Frank P. Knuettel and David A. Melman. Messrs. John A. Brock, Frank P. Knuettel and David A. Melman are “independent” as defined by the SEC. We do not currently have an “audit committee financial expert” as that term is defined in Item 407(d)(5) of Regulation S-B
Among other matters, the Audit Committee:
    Discusses with management and the independent registered public accounting firm the quality of our accounting principles and financial reporting;
 
    Engages and replaces the independent registered public accounting firm as appropriate;
 
    Evaluates the performance of, independence of and pre-approves all services provided by the independent registered public accounting firm; and
 
    Oversees our internal controls.
The Compensation Committee consists of Messrs. John A. Brock, Frank P. Knuettel and David A. Melman. Messrs. John A. Brock, Frank P. Knuettel and David A. Melman are independent directors as defined by the rules of Nasdaq.
Among other matters, the Compensation Committee:
    Assists the Board in ensuring that a proper system of long-term and short-term compensation is in place to provide performance-oriented incentives to management, and that compensation plans are appropriate and competitive and properly reflect the objectives and performance of management and the Company;
 
    Establishes the compensation of all of our executive officers;
 
    Prepares a report of the Compensation Committee for inclusion in the Company’s annual proxy statement; and
 
    Administers the Company’s equity incentive programs, including the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan.
The Compensation Committee is responsible for overseeing the determination, implementation and administration of remuneration, including compensation, benefits and perquisites, of all executive officers and other members of senior management whose remuneration is the responsibility of the Board.
More specifically, the Compensation Committee’s responsibilities include: (a) in consultation with senior management, establishing the Company’s general compensation philosophy and objectives; (b) reviewing and approving goals and objectives relevant to the compensation of the Chief Executive Officer and President; (c) annually evaluating that performance in light of the goals and objectives established; (d) reviewing and approving all compensation for executive officers, other than our Chief Executive Officer and President; (e) reviewing and approving all employment agreements, severance agreements, change in control provisions and agreement and any special supplemental benefits applicable to the Company’s executive officers; (f) reviewing and making recommendations to the Board with respect to incentive compensation and equity-based plans; (g) reviewing and discussing with management the disclosures made in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis prior to the filing of

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of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB and proxy statement for the annual meeting of stockholders, and recommending to the Board whether the Compensation Discussion and Analysis should be included in the Annual Report on Form 10-KSB and proxy statement; (h) preparing an annual compensation committee report for inclusion in the Company’s proxy statement for the annual meeting of stockholders in accordance with the applicable rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission; (i) conducting an annual performance evaluation of the Compensation Committee; (j) reviewing and reassessing the adequacy of the Compensation Committee charter on an annual basis and recommending any proposed changes to the Board for approval; and (k) administering the Company’s equity-based compensation plans, including the grant of stock options and other equity awards under such plans.
The Compensation Committee has the authority to delegate the responsibilities listed above to subcommittees of the Compensation Committee if it determines such delegation would be in the best interest of the Company.
Code of Conduct and Ethics
The Company has not adopted a code of ethics but plans to do so in the near future.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the beneficial ownership of our common stock as of March 31, 2008. The table sets forth the beneficial ownership of (i) each person who, to our knowledge, beneficially owns more than 5% of the outstanding shares of common stock; (ii) each of our directors and executive officers; and (iii) all of our executive officers and directors as a group. The number of shares owned includes all shares beneficially owned by such persons, as calculated in accordance with Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and such information is not necessarily indicative of beneficial ownership for any other purpose. Under such rules, beneficial ownership includes any shares of our common stock as to which a person has sole or shared voting power or investment power and any shares of common stock which the person has the right to acquire within 60 days of March 31, 2008 through the exercise of any option, warrant or right, through conversion of any security or pursuant to the automatic termination of a power of attorney or revocation of a trust, discretionary account or similar arrangement. The address of each executive officer and director is c/o Foothills Resources, Inc., 4540 California Avenue, Suite 550, Bakersfield, California 93309.
                 
Name of Beneficial Owner   Number   Percentage(1)
 
               
Dennis B. Tower (2)
    5,130,335       8.4 %
John L. Moran (3)
    4,982,710       8.2 %
W. Kirk Bosché (4)
    3,458,877       5.7 %
Christopher P. Moyes (5)
    1,554,675       2.6 %
Michael L. Moustakis (6)
    193,000       *  
James H. Drennan (7)
    100,000       *  
Frank P. Knuettel (8)
    200,001       *  
John A. Brock (9)
    50,000       *  
David A. Melman (10)
    137,500       *  
Goldman, Sachs & Co. (11)
    8,000,000       12.3 %
Executive Officers and Directors as Group
    15,781,898       25.5 %
 
*   Denotes less than 1%
 
Notes:
 
(1)   Beneficial ownership percentages are calculated based on 60,572,442 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2008. Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with Rule 13d-3 of the Exchange Act. The number of shares beneficially owned by a person includes shares of common stock underlying options or warrants held by that person that are currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of March 31, 2008. The shares issuable pursuant to the exercise of those options or warrants are deemed outstanding for computing the percentage ownership of the person holding those options and warrants but are not deemed outstanding for the purposes of computing the percentage ownership of any other person. The persons and entities named in the table have sole voting and sole investment power with

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    respect to the shares set forth opposite that person’s name, subject to community property laws, where applicable, unless otherwise noted in the applicable footnote.
 
(2)   Includes warrants to acquire 112,500 shares of common stock purchased in the April 2006 offering and exercisable within 60 days. Includes options exercisable within 60 days to acquire 225,000 shares of common stock. Includes 41,116 shares of restricted stock awarded under our 2007 Equity Incentive Plan. Includes 4,467,383 shares of common stock owned by the Tower Family Trust.
 
(3)   Includes options exercisable within 60 days to acquire 225,000 shares of common stock. Includes 40,991 shares of restricted stock awarded under our 2007 Equity Incentive Plan.
 
(4)   Includes warrants to acquire 54,000 shares of common stock purchased in the April 2006 offering and exercisable within 60 days. Includes options exercisable within 60 days to acquire 150,000 shares of common stock. Includes 27,665 shares of restricted stock awarded under our 2007 Equity Incentive Plan.
 
(5)   Includes 217,188 shares of common stock held by MMP LLP, in which Mr. Moyes is a partner. Includes 34,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire 25,500 shares of common stock exercisable within 60 days, which shares and warrants were purchased by Choregus Master Trust, Plan I, Money Purchase and Choregus Master Trust, Plan II, Profit Sharing in the April 2006 offering, and of which shares and warrants Mr. Moyes is deemed to be the beneficial owner.
 
(6)   Includes options exercisable within 60 days to acquire 100,000 shares of common stock.
 
(7)   Includes options exercisable within 60 days to acquire 75,000 shares of common stock.
 
(8)   Includes options exercisable within 60 days to acquire 75,000 shares of common stock. Includes 71,429 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire 53,572 shares of common stock exercisable within 60 days, which shares and warrants were purchased by Francis P. Knuettel as Trustee of the Francis P. Knuettel Rev LVG TR UA DTD 3/7/03.
 
(9)   Includes options exercisable within 60 days to acquire 50,000 shares of common stock.
 
(10)   Includes options exercisable within 60 days to acquire 50,000 shares of common stock. Includes warrants to acquire 37,500 shares of common stock purchased in the April 2006 offering and exercisable within 60 days.
 
(11)   Includes warrants to acquire 1,666,667 shares of common stock acquired in the September 2006 offering and exercisable within 60 days. Includes warrants to acquire 3,000,000 shares of common stock issued in connection with the execution in September 2006 of a credit and guaranty agreement with J. Aron & Company, an affiliate of Goldman, Sachs & Co., and exercisable within 60 days. The address of Goldman, Sachs & Co. is 85 Broad Street, New York, New York 10004.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Summary Compensation Table
The following table summarizes all compensation recorded by us in the last two completed fiscal years for our Chief Executive Officer, President, Chief Financial Officer, and the Company’s two other executive officers Such officers are referred to herein as our “Named Executive Officers.”
                                                                         
                                                    Nonqualified        
                            Stock   Option   Non-Equity   Deferred   All Other    
Name and           Salary           Awards   Awards ($)   Incentive Plan   Compensation   Compensation    
Principal Position   Year   ($) (1)   Bonus ($)   ($)(2)   (2)   Compensation   Earnings ($)   ($)(3)   Total ($)
Dennis B. Tower
    2007       190,000             26,048       37,964                   2,850       256,862  
Chief Executive
    2006       124,028       66,500             27,806                         218,334  
Officer
                                                                       

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                                                    Nonqualified        
                            Stock   Option   Non-Equity   Deferred   All Other    
Name and           Salary           Awards   Awards ($)   Incentive Plan   Compensation   Compensation    
Principal Position   Year   ($) (1)   Bonus ($)   ($)(2)   (2)   Compensation   Earnings ($)   ($)(3)   Total ($)
John L. Moran
    2007       190,000             26,048       37,964                         254,012  
President
    2006       124,028       66,500             27,806                         218,334  
W. Kirk Bosché
    2007       175,000             17,365       25,309                   5,012       222,686  
Chief Financial
    2006       114,236       111,250             18,537                   2,692       246,715  
Officer and Secretary
                                                                       
Michael L. Moustakis
    2007       180,000                   74,728                   1,553       218,181  
Vice President,
    2006       37,500       45,000             10,936                   95       93,531  
Engineering
                                                                       
James H. Drennan
    2007       150,000                   65,364                   2,817       256,281  
Vice President,
    2006       85,417                   43,576                   185       129,178  
Land and Legal
                                                                       
 
(1)   Salaries are provided for 2007 and that part of 2006 during which each Named Executive Officer served as such. Messrs. Tower, Moran and Bosché commenced employment with the Company on April 6, 2006. Mr. Moustakis and Mr. Drennan commenced employment with the Company on October 16, 2006 and May 1, 2006, respectively.
 
(2)   Represents the dollar value recognized in 2007 as compensation expense for financial statement reporting purposes of restricted shares and options awarded in 2007 or earlier. See Note 5 to our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2007 for a description of the assumptions made in the valuation of the restricted shares and options.
 
(3)   Consists of the following:
 
(a)   Matching contributions to our 401(k) savings plan during 2007 for the benefit of the Named Executive Officers in the amounts of $2,850 for Mr. Tower, $2,917 for Mr. Bosché, $903 for Mr. Moustakis, and $2,500 for Mr. Drennan; and
 
(b)   Life insurance premiums paid for the benefit of the Named Executive Officers in the amounts of $2,095 and $2,692 for Mr. Bosché for 2007 and 2006, respectively, $650 and $95 for Mr. Moustakis for 2007 and 2006, respectively, and $317 and $185 for Mr. Drennan for 2007 and 2006, respectively.
Agreements with Executive Officers
We have entered into executive employment agreements with Dennis B. Tower, our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, John L. Moran, our President, and W. Kirk Bosché, our Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary. Additionally, we entered into written letters of employment with James H. Drennan, our Vice President, Land and Legal, and Michael L. Moustakis, our Vice President, Engineering.
Dennis B. Tower — Chief Executive Officer
On April 6, 2006, we entered into an executive employment agreement with Mr. Tower which provides for an initial annual base salary of $190,000 and for unspecified annual bonuses as warranted. Under the agreement, Mr. Tower received options to purchase up to 300,000 shares of common stock under our 2006 Equity Incentive Plan, which options vest as follows: 25% of the shares of common stock underlying such option vested on the date of grant, and the remaining 75% of the shares of common stock underlying the option will vest in equal annual installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the date of grant. Subsequent grants of stock options will vest and be exercisable pursuant to the terms and conditions of the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan.
Mr. Tower’s employment agreement has an unspecified term of service subject to termination for cause and without cause, and provides for severance payments to Mr. Tower, in the event he is terminated without cause or he terminates the agreement for good reason, in the amount of two times total compensation for the prior year. “Good reason” includes an adverse change in the executive’s position, title, duties or responsibilities, or any failure to re-elect him to such position (except for termination for cause). Mr. Tower’s employment agreement includes standard indemnity, insurance, non-competition and confidentiality provisions.
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On April 6, 2006, we entered into an executive employment agreement with Mr. Moran which provides for an initial annual base salary of $190,000 and for unspecified annual bonuses as warranted. Under the agreement, Mr. Moran received options to purchase up to 300,000 shares of common stock under the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan, which options vest as follows: 25% of the shares of common stock underlying such option vested on the date of grant, and the remaining 75% of the shares of common stock underlying the option will vest in equal annual installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the date of grant. Subsequent grants of stock options will vest and be exercisable pursuant to the terms and conditions of the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan.
Mr. Moran’s employment agreement has an unspecified term of service subject to termination for cause and without cause, and provides for severance payments to Mr. Moran, in the event he is terminated without cause or he terminates the agreement for good reason, in the amount of two times total compensation for the prior year. “Good reason” includes an adverse change in the executive’s position, title, duties or responsibilities, or any failure to re-elect him to such position (except for termination for cause). Mr. Moran’s employment agreement includes standard indemnity, insurance, non-competition and confidentiality provisions.
W. Kirk Bosché — Chief Financial Officer
On April 6, 2006, we entered into an executive employment agreement with Mr. Bosché which provides for an initial annual base salary of $175,000 and for unspecified annual bonuses as warranted. Under the agreement, Mr. Bosché received options to purchase up to 200,000 shares of common stock under our 2006 Equity Incentive Plan, which options vest as follows: 25% of the shares of common stock underlying such option vested on the date of grant, and the remaining 75% of the shares of common stock underlying the option will vest in equal annual installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the date of grant. Subsequent grants of stock options will vest and be exercisable pursuant to the terms and conditions of the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan.
Mr. Bosché’s employment agreement has an unspecified term of service subject to termination for cause and without cause, and provides for severance payments to Mr. Bosché, in the event he is terminated without cause or he terminates the agreement for good reason, in the amount of two times total compensation for the prior year. “Good reason” includes an adverse change in the executive’s position, title, duties or responsibilities, or any failure to re-elect him to such position (except for termination for cause). Mr. Bosché’s employment agreement includes standard indemnity, insurance, non-competition and confidentiality provisions.
James H. Drennan, Vice President, Land and Legal
On April 21, 2006 we entered into a written employment agreement with Mr. Drennan, effective as of May 1, 2006, which provides for an initial annual base salary of $125,000 and other unspecified annual bonuses as warranted. Under the agreement, Mr. Drennan is entitled to receive options to purchase up to 100,000 shares of our common stock under the 2006 equity incentive plan, which options were awarded by our board of directors on May 2, 2006. These options vest as follows: 25% of the shares of common stock underlying such option vested on the date of grant, and the remaining 75% of the shares of common stock underlying the option will vest in equal annual installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the date of grant. Subsequent grants of stock options will vest and be exercisable pursuant to the terms and conditions of the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan. Effective as of December 1, 2006, Mr. Drennan’s annual base salary increased to $150,000.
Mr. Drennan’s employment agreement has an unspecified term of service and his employment is “at will” and subject to termination for any reason, without severance payment. In connection with his employment, Mr. Drennan also signed our standard Assignment of Invention and Non-Disclosure Agreement, Non-Solicitation Agreement, and Insider Trading and Disclosure Policy Acknowledgement.
Michael L. Moustakis, Vice President, Engineering
On October 4, 2006 we entered into a written employment agreement with Mr. Moustakis which provides for an initial annual base salary of $180,000, a hiring bonus of $45,000, and other unspecified annual bonuses as warranted. Under the agreement, Mr. Moustakis is entitled to receive options to purchase up to 200,000 shares of our common stock under the 2006 equity incentive plan, which options were awarded by our board of directors on November 7, 2006. These options vest as follows: 25% of the shares of common stock underlying such option vested on the date of grant, and the remaining 75% of the shares of common stock underlying the option will vest in equal annual installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the date of grant. Subsequent grants of stock

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options will vest and be exercisable pursuant to the terms and conditions of the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan.
Mr. Moustakis’s employment agreement has an unspecified term of service and his employment is “at will” and subject to termination for any reason, without severance payment. In connection with his employment, Mr. Moustakis also signed our standard Assignment of Invention and Non-Disclosure Agreement, Non-Solicitation Agreement, and Insider Trading and Disclosure Policy Acknowledgement.
2007 Equity Incentive Plan
Our 2007 Equity Incentive Plan enables our board of directors to provide equity-based incentives through grants or awards of incentive awards to our present and future employees, directors, consultants and other third party service providers. As of March 31, 2008, we had thirteen employees, five executive officers, six directors, and three consultants and other third party service providers eligible to participate in the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan.
The board of directors reserved a total of 5,000,000 shares of our common stock for issuance under the equity incentive plan. Shares issued under the plan through the settlement, assumption or substitution of outstanding awards or obligations to grant future awards as a condition of acquiring another entity will not reduce the maximum number of shares available under the plan. In addition, the number of shares of our common stock issuable under the plan, any number of shares subject to any numerical limit in the plan, and the number of shares and terms of any incentive award will be adjusted in the event of any change in our outstanding common stock by reason of any stock dividend, spin-off, split-up, stock split, reverse stock split, recapitalization, reclassification, merger, consolidation, liquidation, business combination or exchange of shares or similar transaction.
The compensation committee of the board of directors (or the entire board of directors in the absence of such a committee) administers the plan. Subject to the terms of the plan, the compensation committee will have complete authority and discretion to determine the terms of awards under the plan.
The plan authorizes the grant, to participants, of nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, performance grants intended to comply with Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code, and stock appreciation rights, as described below:
    Options granted under the plan entitle the grantee, upon exercise, to purchase a specified number of shares from us at a specified exercise price per share. The exercise price for shares of common stock covered by an option cannot be less than the fair market value of the common stock on the date of grant unless we agree otherwise at the time of the grant.
 
    Restricted stock awards and restricted stock units may be awarded on terms and conditions established by the board of directors, which may include performance conditions for restricted stock awards and the lapse of restrictions on the achievement of one or more performance goals for restricted stock units.
 
    Unrestricted stock awards that are free of any vesting requirements may be awarded by the board of directors.
 
    The board of directors may make performance grants, each of which will contain performance goals for the award, including the performance criteria, the target and maximum amounts payable, and other terms and conditions.
 
    The plan authorizes the granting of stock awards. The board of directors will establish the number of shares of common stock to be awarded and the terms applicable to each award, including performance restrictions.
 
    Stock appreciation rights entitle the participant to receive a distribution in an amount not to exceed the number of shares of common stock subject to the portion of the stock appreciation right exercised multiplied by the difference between the market price of a share of common stock on the date of exercise of the stock appreciation right and the market price of a share of common stock on the date of grant of the stock appreciation right.
The board of directors may suspend or terminate the plan without stockholder approval or ratification at any time or from time to time. Unless sooner terminated, the plan will terminate 10 years after it was adopted. The board of directors may also amend the plan at any time. No change may be made that increases the total number of shares of

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common stock reserved for issuance pursuant to incentive awards or reduces the minimum exercise price for options or exchange of options for other incentive awards, unless such change is authorized by our stockholders.
2006 Equity Incentive Plan
Our 2006 Equity Incentive Plan enables our board of directors to provide equity-based incentives through grants or awards of incentive awards to our present and future employees, directors, consultants and other third party service providers. As of March 31, 2008, we had thirteen employees, five executive officers, six directors, and three consultants and other third party service providers eligible to participate in the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan.
The board of directors reserved a total of 2,000,000 shares of our common stock for issuance under the equity incentive plan. Shares issued under the plan through the settlement, assumption or substitution of outstanding awards or obligations to grant future awards as a condition of acquiring another entity will not reduce the maximum number of shares available under the plan. In addition, the number of shares of our common stock issuable under the plan, any number of shares subject to any numerical limit in the plan, and the number of shares and terms of any incentive award will be adjusted in the event of any change in our outstanding common stock by reason of any stock dividend, spin-off, split-up, stock split, reverse stock split, recapitalization, reclassification, merger, consolidation, liquidation, business combination or exchange of shares or similar transaction.
The compensation committee of our board of directors (or the entire board of directors in the absence of such a committee), administers the plan. Subject to the terms of the plan, the compensation committee will have complete authority and discretion to determine the terms of awards under the plan.
The plan authorizes the grant, to participants, of nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, performance grants intended to comply with Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code, and stock appreciation rights, as described below:
    Options granted under the plan entitle the grantee, upon exercise, to purchase a specified number of shares from us at a specified exercise price per share. The exercise price for shares of common stock covered by an option cannot be less than the fair market value of the common stock on the date of grant unless we agree otherwise at the time of the grant.
 
    Restricted stock awards and restricted stock units may be awarded on terms and conditions established by the compensation committee, which may include performance conditions for restricted stock awards and the lapse of restrictions on the achievement of one or more performance goals for restricted stock units.
 
    The compensation committee may make performance grants, each of which will contain performance goals for the award, including the performance criteria, the target and maximum amounts payable, and other terms and conditions.
 
    The plan authorizes the granting of stock awards. The compensation committee will establish the number of shares of common stock to be awarded and the terms applicable to each award, including performance restrictions.
 
    Stock appreciation rights entitle the participant to receive a distribution in an amount not to exceed the number of shares of common stock subject to the portion of the stock appreciation right exercised multiplied by the difference between the market price of a share of common stock on the date of exercise of the stock appreciation right and the market price of a share of common stock on the date of grant of the stock appreciation right.
The board of directors may suspend or terminate the plan without stockholder approval or ratification at any time or from time to time. Unless sooner terminated, the plan will terminate 10 years after it was adopted. The board of directors may also amend the plan at any time. No change may be made that increases the total number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance pursuant to incentive awards or reduces the minimum exercise price for options or exchange of options for other incentive awards, unless such change is authorized by our stockholders.
During 2007, we determined that the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan did not meet certain qualifications required under state laws. Although the board of directors reserved a total of 2,000,000 shares of our common stock for issuance under the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan, we do not intend to make any equity-based incentive grants or awards under

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the plan.
Compensation of Directors
The following table provides information concerning the compensation of directors who are not Named Executive Officers for the year ended December 31, 2007:
                                                         
                                    Nonqualified        
    Fees Earned           Option   Non-Equity   Deferred        
    or Paid   Stock   Awards ($)   Incentive Plan   Compensation   All Other    
Name   in Cash ($)   Awards ($)   (1)   Compensation ($)   Earnings ($)   Compensation ($)   Total ($)
John A. Brock
    15,000             37,364 (2)                       52,364  
Frank P. Knuettel
    15,000             50,157 (2)                       65,157  
David A. Melman
    15,000             22,832 (2)                       37,832  
Christopher P. Moyes
                                  298,170 (3)     298,170  
 
(1)   Represents the dollar value recognized in 2007 as compensation expense for financial statement reporting purposes of options awarded in 2007 or earlier. See Note 5 to our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2007 for a description of the assumptions made in the valuation of the options. The weighted average grant-date fair values per option for Messrs. Brock, Knuettel and Melman were $1.12, $1.50 and $0.68, respectively.
 
(2)   One-hundred thousand stock option awards remain outstanding.
 
(3)   Includes fees payable for fiscal year 2007 under our consulting agreement with Moyes & Co., Inc. Moyes & Co., Inc. identifies potential acquisition, development, exploitation and exploration opportunities that fit with our strategy, and is expected to screen opportunities and perform detailed evaluation of those opportunities that we decide to pursue, as well as assist with due diligence and negotiations with respect to such opportunities. Mr. Moyes is a major shareholder and the President of Moyes & Co., Inc. Pursuant to the terms of our agreement with Moyes & Co., Inc., Mr. Moyes does not receive any further compensation for serving on our Board.
Directors who are not also executive officers of the Company receive a standard fee of $5,000 for each non-telephonic meeting of the Board that such directors attend. Additionally, for such meetings, the Company reimburses the non-management directors for reasonable travel expenses. The directors do not receive a per-meeting fee for telephonic meetings of the Board.
In consideration of their service to the Company, options were issued to each of our directors, with the exception of Mr. Moyes. Directors are also eligible to receive additional awards at the discretion of the Board under the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan.
Mr. Tower and Mr. Moran have entered into employment agreements with the Company, which are explained in detail above. Neither Mr. Tower nor Mr. Moran receives the $5,000 fee for attending non-telephonic meeting of the Board. Additionally, options granted to each of Mr. Tower and Mr. Moran to date have been granted pursuant to their employment agreements with the Company, though there is no prohibition on further grants by the Board under the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan on the basis of Mr. Tower’s and Mr. Moran’s service on the Board.
Christopher Moyes has foregone the compensation described above, pursuant to the terms of our retainer agreement with Moyes & Co., Inc., dated April 7, 2006. Under our retainer agreement, we pay Moyes & Co., Inc. a monthly retainer of $17,500, and additional fees for services requested that exceed those covered by the retainer, and reimburse normal business travel and other expenses, in exchange for Moyes & Co., Inc.’s services to us. Moyes & Co., Inc. identifies potential acquisition, development, exploitation and exploration opportunities which fit with our operating strategy. Additionally, Moyes & Co., Inc. initially screens such opportunities, performs detailed evaluations of each potential opportunity, and assists with due diligence and negotiations of those opportunities we decide to pursue.

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Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End
The following table provides information concerning unexercised options, stock that has not vested and equity incentive plan awards for each of our Named Executive Officers as of December 31, 2007.
                                                                         
    Option Awards   Stock Awards
                                                            Equity    
                                                            Incentive    
                                                            Plan    
                    Equity                                   Awards:   Equity Incentive
                    Incentive Plan                                   Number of   Plan Awards:
                    Awards:                           Market   Unearned   Market or Payout
    Number of   Number of   Number of                   Number of   Value of   Shares,   Value of
    Securities   Securities   Securities                   Share or   Shares or   Units or   Unearned Shares,
    Underlying   Underlying   Underlying                   Units of   Units of   Other   Units or Other
    Unexercised   Unexercised   Unexercised   Option   Option   Stock That   Stock That   Rights That   Rights That
    Options (#)   Options (#)   Unearned   Exercise   Expiration   Have Not   Have Not   Have Not   Have Not
Name   Exercisable   Unexercisable   Options (#)   Price ($)   Date   Vested (#)   Vested ($)   Vested (#)   Vested ($)
Dennis B. Tower
    150,000       150,000 (1)         $ 0.70       4/6/2016       26,471 (2)     21,442              
John L. Moran
    150,000       150,000 (1)         $ 0.70       4/6/2016       26,471 (2)     21,442              
W. Kirk Bosché
    100,000       100,000 (1)         $ 0.70       4/6/2016       17,647 (2)     14,294              
Michael L. Moustakis
    100,000       100,000 (1)         $ 1.99       11/7/2016                          
James H. Drennan
    50,000       50,000 (1)         $ 3.59       5/2/2016                          
 
(1)   The right to exercise 1/2 of these shares will vest on each of April 6, 2008 and April 6, 2009 for Messrs. Tower, Moran and Bosché, on each of November 7, 2008 and November 7, 2009 for Mr. Moustakis, and on each of May 2, 2008 and May 2, 2009 for Mr. Drennan, in each such case if the Named Executive Officer is still employed by the Company on such date.
 
(2)   One-half of these shares will vest on each of April 6, 2008 and April 6, 2009, in each case if the Named Executive Officer is still employed by the Company on such date.
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
In April 2006, we entered into an agreement with Moyes & Co., Inc. to identify potential acquisition, development, exploitation and exploration opportunities that fit with our strategy. Moyes & Co., Inc. screens opportunities and performs detailed evaluation of those opportunities that we decide to pursue, and assists with due diligence and negotiations with respect to such opportunities. Christopher P. Moyes is the beneficial owner of 2.6% of our common stock as of March 31, 2008, and is a member of our board of directors. Mr. Moyes is a major shareholder and the President of Moyes & Co., Inc. Because Moyes & Co., Inc. is being compensated for identifying opportunities and assisting us in pursuing those opportunities, the interests of Moyes & Co., Inc. are not the same as our interests. We are responsible for evaluating any opportunities presented to us by Moyes & Co., Inc. to determine if those opportunities are consistent with our business strategy.
Christopher Moyes has foregone his compensation as a director, pursuant to the terms of our agreement with Moyes & Co., Inc. Under the agreement, we pay Moyes & Co., Inc. a monthly retainer of $17,500 and additional fees for services requested that exceed those covered by the retainer, and reimburse normal business travel and other expenses, in exchange for Moyes & Co., Inc.’s services to us.
Pursuant to our business plan with respect to the Anadarko Basin in southwest Oklahoma, we anticipate acquiring non-exclusive rights, from TeTra Exploration, Inc., to a 3D seismic survey in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. TeTra Exploration, Inc. is a company that is owned by John Moran, our President. TeTra Exploration, Inc. has reprocessed the 3D survey, completed geological and geophysical interpretations of the survey data, and identified drillable prospects. Upon our completion of an agreement with TeTra Exploration, Inc., we plan to acquire oil and gas leases over those prospects, and negotiate joint ventures with other companies. Mr. Moran and John A. Brock, a director of Foothills, are or will be entitled to receive an assignment of an overriding royalty interest on any oil and gas leases acquired by the Company over such prospects, with the amount of the overriding royalty interest determined in accordance with a sliding scale formula based on the lessor royalty interest in such leases.

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DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
Authorized Capital Stock
As of the date of this prospectus, we are authorized to issue 250,000,000 shares of common stock and 25,000,000 shares of preferred stock, each with a par value $0.001 per share.
Capital Stock Issued and Outstanding
As of March 31, 2008, there were issued and outstanding 60,572,442 shares of common stock and no shares of preferred stock. In addition, there were issued and outstanding warrants to acquire 20,597,532 shares of our common stock.
The following description of Foothills capital stock is derived from the provisions of Foothills’ articles of incorporation and by-laws, the terms of the warrants, registration rights agreements and option agreements executed by Foothills, as well as provisions of applicable law. Such description is not intended to be complete and is qualified in its entirely by reference to the relevant provisions of Foothills’ articles of incorporation and by-laws, which have been publicly filed as exhibits to the registration statement on Form SB-2/A filed with the SEC on June 18, 2001.
Description of Common Stock
Foothills is authorized to issue 250,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 60,572,442 of which were issued and outstanding on March 31, 2008. Holders of our common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held on all matters submitted to a stockholder vote. Holders of our common stock do not have cumulative voting rights. Therefore, holders of a majority of the shares of common stock voting for the election of directors can elect all of the directors. Holders of the common stock representing a majority of the voting power of the capital stock issued, outstanding and entitled to vote, represented in person or by proxy, are necessary to constitute a quorum at any meeting of stockholders. A vote by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock is required to effectuate certain fundamental corporate changes such as liquidation, merger or an amendment to the articles of incorporation.
Holders of common stock are entitled to share in all dividends that our board of directors, in its discretion, declares from legally available funds. In the event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding up, each outstanding share of common stock entitles its holder to participate pro rata in all assets that remain after payment of liabilities and after providing for each class of stock, if any, having preference over the common stock. Holders of the common stock have no pre-emptive rights, no conversion rights and there are no redemption provisions applicable to the common stock.
Description of Preferred Stock
Foothills is authorized to issue 25,000,000 shares of “blank check” preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, none of which are issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2008. Our board of directors is vested with authority to divide the shares of preferred stock into series and fix and determine the relative rights and preferences of the shares of any such series. Once authorized, the dividend or interest rates, conversion rates, voting rights, redemption prices, maturity dates and similar characteristics of the preferred stock will be determined by our board of directors, without the necessity of obtaining approval of the stockholders.
Description of Warrants
We have issued, and there are currently outstanding, warrants to purchase 23,177,691 shares of our common stock. Of this total, warrants to acquire 12,077,380 shares of common stock were issued at an exercise price of $1.00 per share. Of these outstanding warrants, warrants to acquire 10,958,046 shares of common stock will expire on April 6, 2011 and warrants to acquire 1,119,334 shares of common stock will expire on April 20, 2011. These warrants were issued in the private offering of our securities which closed on April 6, 2006 and April 20, 2006.
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this number, warrants to acquire 8,000,017 shares of common stock will expire on September 8, 2011 and warrants to acquire 46,902 shares of common stock will expire on September 27, 2011. These warrants were issued in the private offering of our securities which closed on September 8, 2006 and September 27, 2006. In this September private offering of our securities, we issued the placement agent in the offering a warrant to acquire 473,233 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.25 per share. Warrants to acquire 2,580,159 shares of our common stock were issued at an exercise price of $0.01 per share, and will expire on December 13, 2017.
Warrants issued in the April 2006 Offering
In our private offering of securities during April 2006, we issued warrants to acquire 12,874,045 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, of which warrants for 889,076 shares have been exercised. These warrants are exercisable for five years from the date of their issuance, and if they are not exercised by the fifth anniversary of their issuance, they will expire and become void and of no value.
The exercise price and number of shares issuable upon exercise of the warrants will be adjusted to reflect any subdivision or combination of our common stock, any stock dividends or similar rearrangements of the common stock, or any reorganization, reclassification, consolidation, merger or sale of Foothills. The warrants and the shares of common stock underlying the warrants issued to investors in the April 2006 private offering are being registered for resale by their holders under this prospectus.
Warrants Issued in the September 2006 Offering
In our private offering of securities during September 2006, we issued warrants to acquire 8,046,919 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share. These warrants are exercisable for five years from the date of their issuance, and if they are not exercised by the fifth anniversary of their issuance, they will expire and become void and of no value.
The warrants are subject to mandatory exercise, at the Company’s option, if (i) the shares underlying the warrant are registered pursuant to a registration statement that has remained effective at least 45 consecutive days prior to the mandatory exercise date, (ii) our common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, American Stock Exchange or NASDAQ Global Market, and (iii) the closing price of the common stock is at least $5.50 per share for at least 20 consecutive trading days prior to the date we exercise our mandatory exercise right. The exercise price and number of shares issuable upon exercise of the warrants will be adjusted to reflect any subdivision or combination of our common stock, any stock dividends or similar rearrangements of the common stock, or any reorganization, reclassification, consolidation, merger or sale of Foothills Resources, Inc.
The warrants and the shares of common stock underlying the warrants issued to investors in the September 2006 private offering are being registered for resale by their holders under this prospectus.
Warrant Issued to Goldman, Sachs & Co.
In connection with our September 8, 2006 execution of a credit and guaranty agreement with J. Aron & Company, an affiliate of Goldman, Sachs & Co., we issued to Goldman, Sachs & Co. a warrant to purchase 3,000,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share. This warrant will be exercisable for five years from the date of issuance, and if not exercised by the fifth anniversary of its issuance will expire and become void and of no value. The warrant issued to the Goldman, Sachs & Co. had substantially the same provision for mandatory exercise by the company, and the same registration rights, as the warrants issued to investors in the September 2006 offering of our securities, as described above.
Warrant Issued to Regiment Capital Special Situations Fund III, L.P.
In connection with our December 13, 2007 execution of a credit agreement with various lenders and Wells Fargo Foothill, LLC, as agent, we issued to Regiment Capital Special Situations Fund III, L.P., an affiliate of the senior term loan lender, a warrant to purchase 2,580,159 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $0.01 per share. This warrant will be exercisable for 10 years from the date of issuance, and if not exercised by the tenth anniversary of its issuance will expire and become void and of no value. The exercise price and number of shares issuable upon exercise of the warrant will be adjusted (i) to reflect any subdivision or combination of our common stock, any stock dividends or similar rearrangements of the common stock, or any reorganization, reclassification,

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consolidation, merger or sale of Foothills Resources, Inc., and (ii) if we issue, prior to December 13, 2008, any additional shares of our common stock at less than market price.
The Placement Agent Warrants
Upon the closing of our April 2006 private offering of our securities, we issued a warrant to acquire 92,411 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share to Sanders Morris Harris Inc., our placement agent in the offering. The warrants were issued to Sanders Morris Harris Inc. as consideration for its services as the placement agent in the April 2006 offering. The warrant has a five-year exercise term and the same registration rights as the warrants issued to investors in the offering. Upon the September 8, 2006 and September 27, 2006 closings of our September 2006 private offering of our securities, we issued warrants to acquire shares of our common stock to Sanders Morris Harris Inc., our placement agent in the offering. On September 8, 2006, we issued a warrant to acquire 466,666 shares of our common stock, and on September 27, 2006, we issued a warrant to acquire 6,567 shares of our common stock. Each warrant had an exercise price of $2.25 per share. The warrants were issued to Sanders Morris Harris Inc. as consideration for its services as the placement agent in the September 2006 offering. The warrants each have a five-year exercise term and the same registration rights as the warrants issued to investors in the offering and the warrant issued to Goldman, Sachs & Co. in connection with our credit and guaranty agreement with J. Aron & Company.
Description of Options
The Company has issued stock options to purchase a total of 1,880,000 shares of common stock at a weighted average exercise price of $1.52. Under the terms of the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan, we may issue incentive awards that may include the issuance of up to 2,000,000 shares of common stock. However, during 2007, we determined that the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan did not meet certain qualifications required under state laws. Although the board of directors reserved a total of 2,000,000 shares of our common stock for issuance under the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan, we do not intend to make any equity-based incentive grants or awards under the plan. As of March 31, 2008, 4,848,824 shares were available for future equity-based incentive grants or awards under the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan.
Registration Rights Agreements
September 8, 2006 Registration Rights Agreement
Pursuant to the registration rights agreement among the Company and the investors in the offering, dated as of September 8, 2006, we agreed to file a registration statement covering the shares of our common stock, including shares underlying warrants, issued in connection with the private offering of our securities in September 2006, within 30 calendar days from September 8, 2006. We agreed to use reasonable efforts to cause the registration statement to become effective no later than 120 days after the date it is filed, unless the registration statement is subject to review by the SEC, in which case the Company will have 150 days from the filing date in which to have the registration statement declared effective. We will be required to maintain the effectiveness of the registration statement until all shares registered thereunder have been sold or until the holding period of Rule 144(k) under the Securities Act has been satisfied with respect to all of the shares of Common Stock (including the shares underlying the warrants) issued in the September 2006 offering, whichever is earlier. In the event that the registration statement is not declared effective by the SEC by the mandatory effective date, we will be obligated to pay each investor liquidated damages of one percent (1%) of the purchase price set forth in the securities purchase agreement, each month for such time period beyond the mandatory effective date that such registration statement is not effective or beyond any applicable suspension period, provided that the total of such liquidated damages shall not exceed 10% of the purchase price. The securities issued in the September 2006 offering were granted “piggyback” registration rights by the holders of prior registration rights and will be registered on the same registration statement.
TARH E&P Holdings, L.P. Registration Rights Agreement
We agreed to file a registration statement to register for resale the common stock of the Company that was issued to TARH E&P Holdings, LP (“TARH”) as consideration in our acquisition of certain properties from TARH. Pursuant to the terms of our registration rights agreement, dated as of September 8, 2006, by and between the Company and

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TARH (the “TARH Registration Agreement”). We agreed to file a registration statement for the common stock issued to TARH no later than 90 calendar days from September 8, 2006. Under the TARH Registration Agreement, we agreed to use reasonable efforts to cause the registration statement to be declared effective by the SEC no later than 120 calendar days after the filing date unless such registration statement is reviewed by the SEC, in which case we will have 150 calendar days in which to cause the registration statement to be declared effective by the SEC. We are obligated under the TARH Registration Agreement to maintain the effectiveness of the registration statement until all shares registered thereunder are sold by the holders or until the two-year holding period of Rule 144(k) under the Securities Act is satisfied, whichever is earlier.
April 6, 2006 Registration Rights Agreement
Pursuant to the registration rights agreement entered into by the Company and the investors in our April 2006 private offering of securities, dated April 6, 2006, we were obligated, within 120 days of April 6, 2006, to file a registration statement with the SEC registering for resale all of the shares of common stock, including shares underlying warrants, sold to investors in the April 2006 offering, as well as certain shares of our common stock issued as a finder fee in connection with the April 2006 merger. If the shares are not registered according to the terms of the registration rights agreement, then the Company will make payments to each investor at a rate equal to 1% of the purchase price per share of registrable securities then held by an investor monthly, for each calendar month of the registration default period. On August 16, 2006, the majority holders of our common stock approved the extension of the registration filing date from August 4, 2006 to August 31, 2006, and later approved to further extend the registration filing date to September 30, 2006. The terms of the April 2006 registration rights agreement stated that the Company may not file or request acceleration of any other registration statement until the registration statement covering the registrable securities issued to investors in the April 2006 offering has been declared effective by the SEC. The majority of the holders of our common stock agreed to waive this provision and allow for the registration of additional shares issued in the private offering of our securities in September 2006 and in the acquisition of properties from TARH E&P Holdings, L.P.
Indemnification; Limitation of Liability
Nevada Revised Statutes (“NRS”) Sections 78.7502 and 78.751 provide us with the power to indemnify any of our directors and officers. The director or officer must have conducted himself/herself in good faith and reasonably believe that his/her conduct was in, or not opposed to our best interests. In a criminal action, the director, officer, employee or agent must not have had reasonable cause to believe his/her conduct was unlawful.
Under NRS Section 78.751, advances for expenses may be made by agreement if the director or officer affirms in writing that he/she believes he/she has met the standards and will personally repay the expenses if it is determined such officer or director did not meet the standards.
Our bylaws include an indemnification provision under which we have the power to indemnify our directors, officers and former directors and officers (including heirs and personal representatives) against all costs, charges and expenses actually and reasonably incurred, including an amount paid to settle an action or satisfy a judgment to which the director or officer is made a party by reason of being or having been a director or officer of Foothills or any of our subsidiaries.
Our bylaws also provide that the directors may cause Foothills to purchase and maintain insurance for the benefit of a person who is or was serving as a director, officer, employee or agent of Foothills or any of our subsidiaries (including heirs and personal representatives) against a liability incurred by him/her as a director, officer, employee or agent.
Our articles of incorporation provide a limitation of liability in that no director or officer shall be personally liable to Foothills or any of our stockholders for damages for breach of fiduciary duty as director or officer involving any act or omission of any such director or officer, provided there was no intentional misconduct, fraud or a knowing violation of the law, or payment of dividends in violation of NRS Section 78.300.
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which the executive officer is made a party. We are required to provide such indemnification if (i) the executive officer acted honestly and in good faith with a view to our best interests, and (ii) in the case of a criminal or administrative proceeding or proceeding that is enforced by a monetary policy, the executive officer had reasonable grounds for believing that his conduct was lawful.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted for our directors, officers and controlling persons pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, we have been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.
Anti-Takeover Effects of Provisions of Nevada State Law
We may be or in the future we may become subject to Nevada’s control share law. A corporation is subject to Nevada’s control share law if it has more than 200 stockholders, at least 100 of whom are stockholders of record and residents of Nevada, and if the corporation does business in Nevada or through an affiliated corporation.
The law focuses on the acquisition of a “controlling interest” which means the ownership of outstanding voting shares is sufficient, but for the control share law, to enable the acquiring person to exercise the following proportions of the voting power of the corporation in the election of directors: (1) one-fifth or more but less than one-third, (2) one-third or more but less than a majority, or (3) a majority or more. The ability to exercise such voting power may be direct or indirect, as well as individual or in association with others.
The effect of the control share law is that the acquiring person, and those acting in association with it, obtain only such voting rights in the control shares as are conferred by a resolution of the stockholders of the corporation, approved at a special or annual meeting of stockholders. The control share law contemplates that voting rights will be considered only once by the other stockholders. Thus, there is no authority to take away voting rights from the control shares of an acquiring person once those rights have been approved. If the stockholders do not grant voting rights to the control shares acquired by an acquiring person, those shares do not become permanent non-voting shares. The acquiring person is free to sell its shares to others. If the buyers of those shares themselves do not acquire a controlling interest, their shares do not become governed by the control share law.
If control shares are accorded full voting rights and the acquiring person has acquired control shares with a majority or more of the voting power, any stockholder of record, other than an acquiring person, who has not voted in favor of approval of voting rights is entitled to demand fair value for such stockholder’s shares.
Nevada’s control share law may have the effect of discouraging corporate takeovers.
In addition to the control share law, Nevada has a business combination law, which prohibits certain business combinations between Nevada corporations and “interested stockholders” for three years after the “interested stockholder” first becomes an “interested stockholder” unless the corporation’s board of directors approves the combination in advance. For purposes of Nevada law, an “interested stockholder” is any person who is (1) the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of ten percent or more of the voting power of the outstanding voting shares of the corporation, or (2) an affiliate or associate of the corporation and at any time within the three previous years was the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of ten percent or more of the voting power of the then outstanding shares of the corporation. The definition of the term “business combination” is sufficiently broad to cover virtually any kind of transaction that would allow a potential acquirer to use the corporation’s assets to finance the acquisition or otherwise to benefit its own interests rather than the interests of the corporation and its other stockholders.
The effect of Nevada’s business combination law is to potentially discourage parties interested in taking control of Foothills from doing so if it cannot obtain the approval of our board of directors.
LEGAL MATTERS
The validity of the common stock being offered hereby will be passed upon by Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, Los Angeles, California.

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EXPERTS
The consolidated financial statements of Foothills Resources, Inc. for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and for the period from inception (December 29, 2005) through December 31, 2005 have been audited by Brown, Armstrong, Paulden, McCown, Starbuck, Thornburgh & Keeter Accountancy Corporation, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report appearing herein, and have been so included in reliance upon the report of such firm given upon their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We are required to comply with the informational requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and accordingly we file annual reports, quarterly reports, current reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. You may read or obtain a copy of these reports at the SEC’s public reference room at 100 F Street, N.E., Room 1580, Washington, D.C. 20549. You may obtain information on the operation of the public reference room and their copy charges by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC maintains a website that contains registration statements, reports, proxy information statements and other information regarding registrants that file electronically with the SEC. The address of the website is http://www.sec.gov.
We have filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-1 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, to register the shares and warrants offered by this prospectus. The term “registration statement” means the original registration statement and any and all amendments thereto, including the schedules and exhibits to the original registration statement or any amendment. This prospectus is part of that registration statement. This prospectus does not contain all of the information set forth in the registration statement or the exhibits to the registration statement. For further information with respect to us and the shares we are offering pursuant to this prospectus, you should refer to the registration statement and its exhibits. Statements contained in this prospectus as to the contents of any contract, agreement or other document referred to are not necessarily complete, and you should refer to the copy of that contract or other documents filed as an exhibit to the registration statement. You may read or obtain a copy of the registration statement at the SEC’s public reference facilities and Internet site referred to above.
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Upon the merger between our wholly-owned subsidiary and Foothills California, Inc. (formerly Brasada California, Inc.), Foothills California, Inc. became our wholly-owned subsidiary. Following the merger, our management and business operations became substantially the management and business operations of Foothills California, Inc. prior to the merger.
Prior to the merger, the independent registered public accounting firm for the Registrant was Amisano Hanson Chartered Accountants, and the independent registered public accounting firm for Foothills California, Inc. was Brown, Armstrong, Paulden, McCown, Starbuck, Thornburgh & Keeter Accountancy Corporation. Because the merger was treated as a reverse acquisition for accounting purposes, our historical financial reports filed after the merger will be those of Foothills California, Inc., the accounting acquirer, prior to the merger. Accordingly, our board of directors changed our independent registered public accounting firm from Amisano Hanson to Brown Armstrong. Amisano Hanson was formally dismissed as our independent registered public accounting firm on April 12, 2006, effective as of April 6, 2006, and Brown Armstrong was engaged as our independent registered public accounting firm on April 6, 2006. As a result of its role as the auditor of Foothills California, Inc. prior to the Merger, Brown Armstrong consulted with us regarding the merger.
The reports of Amisano Hanson on our financial statements for fiscal years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles, but did include an explanatory paragraph relating to our ability to continue as a “going concern.”
In connection with the audit of our financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, and through the date of the dismissal (and including the period from April 6, 2006 through April 12, 2006), there were no disagreements with Amisano Hanson on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which, if not resolved to the satisfaction of Amisano Hanson, would have caused Amisano Hanson to make reference to the matter in its reports.

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During fiscal year 2006, through the date of the dismissal of Amisano Hanson, no information is required to be reported under Item 304(a)(1)(iv)(B) of Regulation S-B. This change in accountants was disclosed in Amendment 1 to Foothills’ Current Report on Form 8-K/A, filed with the SEC on May 5, 2006.

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FOOTHILLS RESOURCES, INC.
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
         
    Page  
Consolidated Financial Statements (Audited) for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005:
       
    F-1  
    F-2  
    F-3  
    F-4  
    F-5  
    F-7  
    F-20  
Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2008:
       
    F-23  
    F-24  
    F-25  
    F-26  
    F-27  
Financial Statements of Acquired Oil and Gas Properties:
       
    F-34  
    F-35  
    F-36  
    F-37  

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and
Shareholders of Foothills Resources, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Foothills Resources, Inc. (a Nevada corporation) as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the related statements of operations, cash flows, and stockholders’ equity, for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and for the period from inception (December 29, 2005) through December 31, 2005. Foothills Resources, Inc.’s management is responsible for these financial statements. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Foothills Resources, Inc. as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and for the period from inception (December 29, 2005) through December 31, 2005 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
BROWN ARMSTRONG PAULDEN
McCOWN STARBUCK THORNBURGH & KEETER
ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATION
March 25, 2008
Bakersfield, California

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FOOTHILLS RESOURCES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
                 
    December 31,  
    2007     2006  
ASSETS
               
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 165     $ 8,673  
Accounts receivable
    1,880       1,452  
Prepaid expenses
    212       212  
Fair value of derivative financial instruments
          833  
 
           
 
    2,257       11,170  
 
           
 
               
Property and equipment, at cost:
               
Oil and gas properties, using full-cost accounting —
               
Proved properties
    75,215       64,850  
Unproved properties not being amortized
    760       420  
Other property and equipment
    533       475  
 
           
 
    76,508       65,745  
Less accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization
    (3,554 )     (814 )
 
           
 
    72,954       64,931  
 
           
 
               
Other assets
    3,413       1,466  
 
           
 
               
 
  $ 78,624     $ 77,567  
 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
Current portion of long-term debt
  $     $ 2,509  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    5,669       2,600  
Fair value of derivative financial instruments
    3,228        
Liquidated damages
    2,591        
 
           
 
    11,488       5,109  
 
           
 
               
Long-term debt
    52,243       29,666  
 
           
 
               
Asset retirement obligations
    628       570  
 
           
 
               
Fair value of derivative financial instruments
    3,571        
 
           
 
               
Stockholders’ equity:
               
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value — 25,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding
           
Common stock, $0.001 par value — 250,000,000 shares authorized, 60,572,442 and 60,376,829 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2007 and 2006
    61       60  
Additional paid-in capital
    47,224       44,331  
Accumulated deficit
    (29,792 )     (3,764 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    (6,799 )     1,595  
 
           
 
    10,694       42,222  
 
           
 
  $ 78,624     $ 77,567  
 
           
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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FOOTHILLS RESOURCES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
                         
                    Inception (December  
    Year Ended     29, 2005) through  
    December 31,     December  
    2007     2006     31, 2005  
Income:
                       
Oil and gas revenues
  $ 15,171     $ 4,605     $  
Interest income
    256       248        
 
                 
 
    15,427       4,853        
 
                     
 
                       
Expenses:
                       
Production costs
    4,907       1,346        
General and administrative
    3,374       3,352        
Interest
    10,205       3,090        
Liquidated damages
    2,591              
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    2,785       829        
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
    17,593              
 
                 
 
    41,455       8,617        
 
                 
 
                       
Net loss
  $ (26,028 )   $ (3,764 )   $  
 
                 
 
                       
Basic and diluted net loss per share
  $ (0.43 )   $ (0.09 )   $  
 
                 
 
                       
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding — basic and diluted
    60,454,510       43,966,775       17,375,000  
 
                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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FOOTHILLS RESOURCES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(dollars in thousands)
                         
          Inception (December  
    Year Ended     29, 2005) through  
    December 31,     December  
    2007     2006     31, 2005  
Cash flows from operating activities:
                       
Net loss
  $ (26,028 )   $ (3,764 )   $  
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used for operating activities —
                       
Stock-based compensation
    500       388        
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    2,741       815        
Accretion of asset retirement obligation
    44       14        
Amortization of discount on long-term debt
    3,370       1,101        
Amortization of debt issue costs
    239       64        
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
    7,429              
Changes in assets and liabilities —
                       
Accounts receivable
    (429 )     (1,452 )      
Prepaid expenses
    (1 )     (212 )      
Other assets
    35              
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    451       1,557        
Liquidated damages
    2,591              
 
                 
Net cash used for operating activities
    (9,058 )     (1,489 )      
 
                 
 
                       
Cash flows from investing activities:
                       
Additions to oil and gas properties
    (7,850 )     (64,656 )     (50 )
Additions to other property and equipment
    (58 )     (476 )      
(Increase) decrease in other assets
          (79 )      
 
                 
Net cash used for investing activities
    (7,908 )     (65,211 )     (50 )
 
                 
 
                       
Cash flows from financing activities:
                       
Proceeds of borrowings
    56,000       42,500        
Repayments of borrowings
    (44,000 )            
Debt issuance costs
    (3,434 )     (685 )      
Members’ capital contributions
          50       50  
Proceeds from issuance of common stock and warrants
          35,616        
Stock issuance costs
    (110 )     (2,108 )      
 
                 
Net cash provided by financing activities
    8,458       75,373       50  
 
                 
 
                       
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    (8,508 )     8,673        
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period
    8,673              
 
                 
 
                       
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period
  $ 165     $ 8,673     $  
 
                 
 
                       
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
                       
Cash paid for —
                       
Interest
  $ 6,370     $ 1,816     $  
Income taxes
                 
Noncash investing activities —
                       
Net increases in accrued capital expenditures
    2,618       1,014        
Oil and gas properties acquired for common stock
    223       4,174        
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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FOOTHILLS RESOURCES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
                                                         
                                            Accum-        
                                            ulated        
                                            Other        
                                            Compre-        
    Common Stock             Mem-     Accum-     hensive        
            Par     Additional     bers’     ulated     Income        
    Number     Value     Paid-in Capital     Capital     Deficit     (Loss)     Total  
 
                                                       
Balance, December 29, 2005 (date of inception)
        $     $     $     $     $     $  
 
                                                       
Contributions
                      50                   50  
 
                                         
 
                                                       
Balance, December 31, 2005
                      50                   50  
 
                                                       
Contributions
                      50                   50  
 
                                                       
Exchange of members’ capital for common shares and conversion from limited liability company to corporation
    17,375,000       17       83       (100 )                  
 
                                                       
Common stock outstanding at date of reverse takeover
    12,625,006       13       (13 )                        
 
                                                       
Issuances of common stock and warrants
    29,487,747       29       42,985                         43,014  
 
                                                       
Exercise of warrants
    889,076       1       888                         889  
 
                                                       
Stock-based compensation
                388                         388  
 
                                                       
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments
                                  1,595       1,595  
 
                                                       
Net loss
                            (3,764 )           (3,764 )
 
                                         
 
                                                       
Balance, December 31, 2006
    60,376,829       60       44,331             (3,764 )     1,595       42,222  
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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FOOTHILLS RESOURCES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
                                                         
                                            Accum-        
                                            ulated        
                                            Other        
                                            Compre-        
    Common Stock         Mem-     Accum-     hensive        
            Par     Additional     bers’     ulated     Income        
    Number     Value     Paid-in Capital     Capital     Deficit     (Loss)     Total  
 
                                                       
Issuance of common stock and warrants
    85,841             2,504                         2,504  
 
                                                       
Stock-based compensation
    109,772       1       499                         500  
 
                                                       
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments
                                  (8,394 )     (8,394 )
 
                                                       
Stock issuance costs
                (110 )                       (110 )
 
                                                       
Net loss
                            (26,028 )           (26,028 )
 
                                         
 
                                                       
Balance, December 31, 2007
    60,572,442     $ 61     $ 47,224     $     $ (29,792 )   $ (6,799 )   $ 10,694  
 
                                         
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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FOOTHILLS RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2007
Note 1 — Summary of Operations
     Foothills Resources, Inc. (“Foothills”), a Nevada corporation, and its subsidiaries are collectively referred to herein as the “Company.” The Company is a growth-oriented independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, exploitation and development of oil and natural gas properties. The Company currently holds interests in properties in the Texas Gulf Coast area, in the Eel River Basin in northern California, and in the Anadarko Basin in southwest Oklahoma.
     Foothills took its current form on April 6, 2006, when Brasada California, Inc. (“Brasada”) merged with and into an acquisition subsidiary of Foothills. Brasada was formed on December 29, 2005 as Brasada Resources LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and converted to a Delaware corporation on February 28, 2006. Following the merger, Brasada changed its name to Foothills California, Inc. (“Foothills California”) and is now a wholly owned operating subsidiary of Foothills. This transaction was accounted for as a reverse takeover of the Company by Foothills California. The Company adopted the assets, management, business operations and business plan of Foothills California. The financial statements of the Company prior to the merger were eliminated at consolidation.
Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of consolidation
     The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Foothills and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company accounts for its investments in oil and gas joint ventures using the proportionate consolidation method, whereby the Company’s proportionate share of each venture’s assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses is included in the appropriate classification in the financial statements.
Use of estimates
     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from such estimates. Changes in such estimates may affect amounts reported in future periods.
Cash and cash equivalents
     Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and on deposit, and highly liquid debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less.
Oil and gas properties
     The Company follows the full-cost method of accounting for oil and gas properties. Under this method, all productive and nonproductive costs incurred in connection with the acquisition, exploration and development of oil and gas reserves are capitalized in separate cost centers for each country in which the Company has operations. Such capitalized costs include leasehold acquisition, geological, geophysical and other exploration work, drilling, completing and equipping oil and gas wells, asset retirement costs, internal costs directly attributable to property acquisition, exploration and development, and other related costs. The Company also capitalizes interest costs related to unevaluated oil and gas properties.

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FOOTHILLS RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2007
     The capitalized costs of oil and gas properties in each cost center are amortized using the unit-of-production method. Sales or other dispositions of oil and gas properties are normally accounted for as adjustments of capitalized costs. Gains or losses are not recognized in income unless a significant portion of a cost center’s reserves is involved. Capitalized costs associated with the acquisition and evaluation of unproved properties are excluded from amortization until it is determined whether proved reserves can be assigned to such properties or until the value of the properties is impaired. Unproved properties are assessed at least annually to determine whether any impairment has occurred. If the net capitalized costs of oil and gas properties in a cost center exceed an amount equal to the sum of the present value of estimated future net revenues from proved oil and gas reserves in the cost center and the costs of properties not being amortized, both adjusted for income tax effects, such excess is charged to expense.
Other property and equipment
     Other property and equipment consists of computer hardware and software, office furniture and equipment, vehicles, buildings and leasehold improvements, and are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives ranging from three to 40 years.
Other assets
     Costs incurred in connection with the issuance of long-term debt are capitalized and amortized to interest expense over the term of the related agreement, using the interest method.
Asset retirement obligations
     The fair value of an asset retirement obligation is recognized in the period in which it is incurred if a reasonable estimate can be made. The Company’s asset retirement obligations primarily relate to the abandonment of oil and gas wells and producing facilities. The following table sets forth a reconciliation of the beginning and ending asset retirement obligation for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 (in thousands):
                 
    2007     2006  
 
               
Asset retirement obligation, beginning of year
  $ 570     $  
Liabilities incurred
    14       556  
Accretion expense
    44       14  
 
           
 
               
Asset retirement obligation, end of year
  $ 628     $ 570  
 
           
Income taxes
     The Company utilizes the liability method of accounting for income taxes, as set forth in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” Under the liability method, deferred taxes are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. Valuation allowances are recorded against deferred tax assets when it is considered more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be utilized.
Revenue recognition
     Oil and gas revenues from producing wells are recognized when title and risk of loss is transferred to the purchaser of the oil or gas.

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FOOTHILLS RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2007
Stock-based compensation
     Effective January 1, 2006 the Company adopted SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS 123R”), which replaced SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” and superseded Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees.” SFAS 123R requires companies to measure the cost of stock-based compensation granted, including stock options and restricted stock, based on the fair market value of the award as of the grant date, net of estimated forfeitures. The Company had no stock-based compensation grants prior to January 1, 2006.
Earnings per common share
     Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income or loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is determined on the assumption that outstanding stock options and warrants have been converted using the average price for the period. For purposes of computing earnings per share in a loss period, potential common shares are excluded from the computation of weighted average common shares outstanding if their effect is antidilutive. For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, potential common stock equivalents of 3,506,114 and 9,153,812, respectively, have been excluded from the calculations because their effect would have been antidilutive.
Fair value of financial instruments
     For cash and cash equivalents, receivables and payables, the carrying amounts approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. Long-term debt is variable rate debt and as such, approximates fair values, as interest rates are variable based on prevailing market rates.
Derivative instruments and hedging activities
     The Company accounts for its derivative instruments in accordance with SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” as amended (“SFAS 133”). SFAS 133 establishes accounting and reporting standards requiring that all derivative instruments, other than those that meet the normal purchases and sales exception, be recorded on the balance sheet as either an asset or liability measured at fair value (which is generally based on information obtained from independent parties). SFAS 133 also requires that changes in fair value be recognized currently in earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met. Hedge accounting treatment allows unrealized gains and losses on cash flow hedges to be deferred in other comprehensive income. Realized gains and losses from the Company’s oil and gas cash flow hedges, including terminated contracts, are generally recognized in oil and gas production revenues when the forecasted transaction occurs. Gains and losses from the change in fair value of derivative instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting are reported in current period income. If at any time the likelihood of occurrence of a hedged forecasted transaction ceases to be “probable,” hedge accounting under SFAS 133 will cease on a prospective basis and all future changes in the fair value of the derivative will be recognized directly in earnings. Amounts recorded in other comprehensive income prior to the change in the likelihood of occurrence of the forecasted transaction will remain in other comprehensive income until such time as the forecasted transaction impacts earnings. If it becomes probable that the original forecasted production will not occur, then the derivative gain or loss would be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into earnings immediately. Hedge effectiveness is measured at least quarterly based on the relative changes in fair value between the derivative contract and the hedged item over time, and any ineffectiveness is immediately reported in the consolidated statement of operations.

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FOOTHILLS RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2007
Concentration of credit risk
     Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of temporary cash investments, trade accounts receivable, and derivative instruments. The Company places its excess cash investments with high quality financial institutions. The Company extends credit, primarily in the form of uncollateralized oil and gas sales, to various companies in the oil and gas industry, which results in a concentration of credit risk. The concentration of credit risk may be affected by changes in economic or other conditions within the oil and gas industry and may accordingly impact the Company’s overall credit risk. However, management believes that the risk of these unsecured receivables is mitigated by the size, reputation, and nature of the companies to which the Company extends credit. The Company has not experienced any losses from its receivables or cash investments, and does not believe that it has any significant concentration of credit risk.
     The Company sells a portion of its oil and gas to end users through various marketing companies. For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, crude oil sales to Sunoco Partners Marketing & Terminals, L.P. accounted for 93% and 96%, respectively, of its oil and gas revenues. The percentage is calculated on oil and gas revenues before any effects of price risk management activities.
New accounting pronouncements
     During December 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements-an amendment of ARB No. 51,” (“SFAS No. 160”), which causes noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries to be included in the equity section of the balance sheet. SFAS No. 160 is effective for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2008. This standard does not presently affect the Company’s financial statements.
     During December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), “Business Combinations,” (“SFAS No. 141(R)”), which establishes new accounting and disclosure requirements for recognition and measurement of identifiable assets, liabilities and goodwill acquired and requires that the fair value estimates of contingencies acquired or assumed be considered as part of the original purchase price allocation. SFAS No. 141(R) is effective for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2008. This standard does not presently affect the Company’s financial statements.
     During February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (“SFAS 159”), which permits all entities to choose, at specified election dates, to measure eligible items at fair value. SFAS 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair value, and thereby mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. The statement also establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between entities that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities. SFAS 159 is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007. The Company is evaluating the impact that this statement will have on its financial statements.
     In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS 157”). SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company is continuing to assess the potential impacts this statement might have on its consolidated financial statements and related footnotes.
     In July 2006, the FASB issued Financial Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109,” to clarify certain aspects of accounting for uncertain tax positions, including issues related to the recognition and measurement of those tax positions. This interpretation is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Adoption of this statement had no impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

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FOOTHILLS RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2007
     In March 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No.156, “Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets” (“SFAS 156”), which requires all separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities be initially measured at fair value. SFAS 156 permits, but does not require, the subsequent measurement of servicing assets and servicing liabilities at fair value. Adoption is required as of the beginning of the first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. The adoption of SFAS 156 did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
     In February 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 155, “Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments, an amendment of FASB Statements No. 133 and 140” (“SFAS 155”). SFAS 155 clarifies certain issues relating to embedded derivatives and beneficial interests in securitized financial assets. The provisions of SFAS 155 are effective for all financial instruments acquired or issued after fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2006. Adoption of this statement had no impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
Note 3 — Long-term Debt
     Long-term debt at December 31, 2007 and 2006 consisted of the following (in thousands):
                 
    2007     2006  
 
               
Senior term loan
  $ 50,000     $  
Revolving loan
    4,500        
Secured promissory note
          42,500  
 
           
 
    54,500       42,500  
Less: unamortized discount
    (2,257 )     (10,325 )
 
           
 
    52,243       32,175  
Less: current portion
          (2,509 )
 
           
 
 
  $ 52,243     $ 29,666  
 
           
     In 2007, the Company entered into a Credit Agreement with various lenders and Wells Fargo Foothill, LLC, as agent (the “Credit Facility”). The Credit Facility provides for a $50 million term loan facility and a $50 million revolving credit facility, with an initial borrowing base of $25 million available under the revolving credit facility. The Credit Facility matures in December 2012, with principal payments scheduled to commence in April 2010 based on 50% of the Company’s cash flow, net of capital expenditures. Interest on the revolving credit facility is payable at prime plus 0.75% or at the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 2.00%, as selected by the Company from time to time, with an unused line fee of 0.50%. Interest on the term loan facility is payable at prime plus 5.25% or at LIBOR plus 6.50%, as selected by the Company from time to time. The Credit Facility contains financial covenants pertaining to asset coverage, interest coverage and leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2007, the Company was in compliance with all of the financial covenants. Additionally, the Credit Facility has restrictions on the operations of the Company’s business, including restrictions on payment of dividends. Borrowings under the term loan facility carry prepayment penalties ranging from 1.00% to 2.00% in the first three years of the Credit Facility. Borrowings under the revolving credit facility may be repaid at any time without penalty. The Credit Facility is secured by liens and security interests on substantially all of the assets of the Company, including 100% of the Company’s oil and gas reserves, In connection with the Credit Facility, Foothills issued to the lender under the term loan facility a ten-year warrant to purchase 2,580,159 shares of Foothills’ common stock at an exercise price of $0.01 per share. The fair value of the warrant was recorded as debt issue discount, and is being amortized using the interest method.
     The Company used a portion of the proceeds of the Credit Facility to retire amounts outstanding under a secured promissory note in the principal amount of $42,500,000 under a previous credit agreement (the “Mezzanine Facility”).

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FOOTHILLS RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2007
     Based on the Company’s forecasts of future cash flow, net of capital expenditures, the aggregate maturities of long-term debt for each of the five years subsequent to December 31, 2007 are as follows (in thousands):
         
2008
  $  
2009
     
2010
     
2011
     
2012
    54,500  
 
     
 
       
Total
  $ 54,500  
 
     
Note 4 — Stockholders’ Equity
Registration rights payments
     The purchasers of units consisting of shares of common stock and warrants issued by Foothills in private placement financings in 2006 have registration rights, pursuant to which the Company agreed to register for resale the shares of common stock and the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants. In the event that the registration statements are not declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) by specified dates, the Company is required to pay liquidated damages to the purchasers.
     The purchasers of 17,142,857 units issued in April 2006 are entitled to liquidated damages in the amount of 1% per month of the purchase price for each unit, payable each month that the registration statement is not declared effective following the mandatory effective date (January 28, 2007). The total amount recorded at December 31, 2007 for these liquidated damages was $322,000. Amounts payable as liquidated damages cease when the shares can be sold under Rule 144 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Company has determined that liquidated damages ceased on April 6, 2007 as to a minimum of 16,192,613 units, and that liquidated damages ceased on July 6, 2007 as to the remaining units.
     The purchasers of an aggregate of 10,093,804 units issued in September 2006 are entitled to liquidated damages in the amount of 1% per month of the purchase price for each unit, payable each month that the registration statement is not declared effective following the applicable mandatory effective dates (March 7, 2007 for 10,000,000 units and March 28, 2007 for the remaining 93,804 units). The total amount recorded at December 31, 2007 for these liquidated damages was $2,269,000. The investors in the September 2006 private placement financing have the right to take the liquidated damages either in cash or in shares of Foothills’ common stock, at their election. If the Company fails to pay the cash payment to an investor entitled thereto by the due date, the Company will pay interest thereon at a rate of 12% per annum (or such lesser maximum amount that is permitted to be paid by applicable law) to such investor, accruing daily from the date such liquidated damages are due until such amounts, plus all such interest thereon, are paid in full. The total amount of liquidated damages will not exceed 10% of the purchase price for the units or $2,271,000.
     The Company filed the required registration statement but the registration statement has not yet become effective. As a result, the Company had incurred the obligation to pay a total of approximately $2,591,000 in liquidated damages as of December 31, 2007, which amount has been recorded as liquidated damages expense in the consolidated statement of operations.

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FOOTHILLS RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2007
Warrants
     In connection with the Credit Facility, the Mezzanine Facility, and private placement financings, Foothills issued warrants to purchase shares of its common stock. Warrants outstanding as of December 31, 2007 consisted of the following:
                 
Number of        
Shares Subject        
to Warrants   Expiration Date   Exercise Price
       
 
       
  2,580,159    
December 2017
  $ 0.01  
  12,077,399    
April 2011
  $ 1.00  
  473,233    
September 2011
  $ 2.25  
  8,046,919    
September 2011
  $ 2.75  
Note 5 — Stock and Other Compensation Plans
     Foothills’ 2007 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2007 Plan”) enables the Company to provide equity-based incentives through grants or awards to present and future employees, directors, consultants and other third party service providers. Foothills’ Board of Directors reserved a total of 5,000,000 shares of Foothills’ common stock for issuance under the 2007 Plan. The compensation committee of the Board (or the Board in the absence of such a committee), administers the 2007 Plan. The 2007 Plan authorizes the grant to participants of nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, performance grants intended to comply with Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and stock appreciation rights. Generally, options are granted at prices equal to the fair value of the stock at the date of grant, expire not later than 10 years from the date of grant, and vest ratably over a three-year period following the date of grant.
     During 2007, the Company determined that its 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2006 Plan”) did not meet certain qualifications required under state laws. As a result, the Company now considers all options granted prior to the adoption of the 2007 Plan to have been granted outside of the scope of the 2006 Plan. Although the Foothills’ Board of Directors reserved a total of 2,000,000 shares of Foothills’ common stock for issuance under the 2006 Plan, the Company does not intend to make any equity-based incentive grants or awards under the 2006 Plan.
     The estimated fair value of the options granted during 2007 and 2006 was calculated using a Black Scholes Merton option pricing model (“Black Scholes”). The following schedule reflects the various assumptions included in this model as it relates to the valuation of options:
                 
    2007   2006
 
               
Risk free interest rate
    4.6 — 5.2 %     4.4 — 5.0 %
Expected volatility
    85 — 116 %     79 — 138 %
Weighted-average volatility
    102 %     88 %
Dividend yield
    0 %     0 %
Expected years until exercise
    0.5 — 3.0       0.5 — 3.0  

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FOOTHILLS RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2007
     The Black Scholes model incorporates assumptions to value stock-based awards. The risk-free rate of interest for periods within the expected term of the option was based on a zero-coupon U.S. government instrument over the expected term of the equity instrument. Because Foothills’ common stock has limited trading history, expected volatility was based on the historical volatility of a representative stock with characteristics similar to the Company. The Company has no historical experience upon which to base estimates of employee option exercise timing (“expected term”) within the valuation model, and utilized estimates for the expected term based on criteria required by SFAS 123R.
     Option activity as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 and changes during the years then ended were as follows:
                                                 
    2007     2006  
            Weighted                     Weighted        
            Average     Aggregate             Average     Aggregate  
            Exercise     Intrinsic             Exercise     Intrinsic  
    Shares     Price     Value     Shares     Price     Value  
 
                                               
Outstanding, beginning of year
    1,790,000     $ 1.53                   $          
Granted
    95,000       1.19               1,790,000       1.53          
Exercised
                                       
Forfeited
    (5,000 )     1.42                              
 
                                       
 
                                               
Outstanding, end of year
    1,880,000     $ 1.52     $ 88,000       1,790,000     $ 1.53     $ 463,000  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Exercisable, end of year
    1,078,750     $ 1.62     $ 44,000       560,000     $ 1.82     $ 116,000  
 
                                   
     Stock-based compensation relating to stock options for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 totaling $458,000 and $388,000, respectively, has been recognized as a component of general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. The weighted-average grant-date fair values of options granted during the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 were $0.53 and $0.80, respectively. As of December 31, 2007, $635,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.3 years. No stock options were exercised during the years ended December 31, 2007 or 2006. The aggregate intrinsic values in the table above represent the total pre-tax intrinsic value (the difference between the closing stock price on the last trading day of each year and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options on the last trading day of each year. The amount of aggregate intrinsic value will change based on the fair market value of the Company’s stock.

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FOOTHILLS RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2007
     The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at December 31, 2007:
                                                     
        Options Outstanding     Options Exercisable  
                Weighted                     Weighted        
                Average                     Average        
                Remaining     Weighted             Remaining     Weighted  
                Contractual     Average             Contractual     Average  
Range of     Number     Term In     Exercise     Number     Term In     Exercise  
Exercise Prices     Outstanding     Years     Price     Exercisable     Years     Price  
   
 
                                               
$ 0.70       800,000       8.3     $ 0.70       400,000       8.3     $ 0.70  
  1.17 — 1.99       770,000       8.8       1.65       473,750       8.7       1.64  
  2.50 — 3.59       310,000       8.3       3.29       205,000       8.3       3.36  
                                       
   
 
                                               
$ 0.70—3.59       1,880,000       8.5     $ 1.52       1,078,750       8.5     $ 1.62  
                                       
     In 2007, the Company awarded an aggregate of 141,176 shares of restricted stock to certain officers under the 2007 Plan, of which 31,404 shares were withheld and canceled by the Company in lieu of employee tax withholding obligations. The vesting schedule was established to match the vesting schedule of stock options previously granted to those officers. The restricted stock grants are subject to forfeiture, and can not be sold, transferred or disposed of during the restriction period. The holders of the shares have voting and dividend rights with respect to such shares. Stock-based compensation relating to restricted stock awards for the year ended December 31, 2007 totaling $69,000 has been recognized as a component of general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. The weighted-average grant-date fair value of restricted stock awarded during the year ended December 31, 2007 was $0.85 per share. As of December 31, 2007, $51,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock awards is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 1.3 years.
     The following is a summary of restricted stock activity for the year ended December 31, 2007:
                 
            Aggregate  
    Shares     Value  
Outstanding, beginning of year
             
Awarded
    141,176          
Canceled / forfeited
    (31,404 )        
 
             
Outstanding, end of year
    109,772     $ 89,000  
 
           
Vested, end of year
    39,183     $ 44,000  
 
           
     As of December 31, 2007, 4,848,824 shares were available for future equity-based incentive grants or awards under the 2007 Plan.
     During 2007, the Company implemented a 401(k) Savings Plan which covers all its employees. The Company matches a percentage of the employees’ contributions to the plan in an amount equal to 100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2% of each participant’s compensation. The Company’s matching contributions to the plan were approximately $15,000 for the year ended December 31, 2007.

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FOOTHILLS RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2007
Note 6 — Income Taxes
     A reconciliation of the income tax provision (benefit) at the U.S. statutory rate (34%) to the Company’s actual income tax provision (benefit) for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 is shown below (in thousands):
                 
    2007     2006  
 
               
Income tax provision (benefit) at 34%
  $ (8,850 )   $ (1,280 )
Changes in prior year estimate
    (504 )      
Non-deductible expenses
    185       139  
Change in valuation allowance
    9,169       1,141  
 
           
 
               
Income tax provision (benefit)
  $     $  
 
           
     Significant components of the Company’s net deferred income tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 were as follows (in thousands):
                 
    2007     2006  
 
               
Deferred tax assets:
               
Net operating loss carryforwards
  $ 14,616     $ 3,483  
Stock-based compensation
    311        
 
           
 
    14,927       3,483  
Deferred tax liabilities:
               
Differences between book and tax bases of property, plant and equipment
    4,652       2,377  
 
           
 
               
Net deferred tax asset before valuation allowance
    10,275       1,106  
Valuation allowance
    (10,275 )     (1,106 )
 
           
 
               
Net deferred tax asset (liability)
  $     $  
 
           
     A full valuation allowance was established for net deferred tax assets due to the uncertainty of realizing these deferred tax assets, based on conditions existing as of December 31, 2007.
     As of December 31, 2007, the Company had available, for U.S. federal tax purposes, net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $42,990,000 expiring in 2020 through 2027.

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FOOTHILLS RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2007
Note 7 — Derivative Instruments and Price Risk Management Activities
     The Company has entered into derivative contracts to manage its exposure to commodity price risk. These derivative contracts, which are placed with a major financial institution that the Company believes is a minimal credit risk, currently consist only of swaps. The oil prices upon which the commodity derivative contracts are based reflect various market indices that have a high degree of historical correlation with actual prices received by the Company for its oil production. Swaps are designed to fix the price of anticipated sales of future production. The Company entered into the contracts at the time it acquired certain operated oil and gas property interests as a means to reduce the future price volatility on its sales of oil production, as well as to achieve a more predictable cash flow from its oil and gas properties. The Company has designated its price hedging instruments as cash flow hedges in accordance with SFAS 133. The Company recognizes gains or losses on settlement of its hedging instruments in oil and gas revenues, and changes in their fair value as a component of other comprehensive income, net of deferred taxes. In connection with realized settlements of its price hedging contracts, the Company recognized a pre-tax loss of $201,000 for the year ended December 31, 2007 and a pre-tax gain of $344,000 for the year ended December 31, 2006. Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) included an unrealized loss of $6,799,000 as of December 31, 2007 and an unrealized gain of $1,595,000 as of December 31, 2006 on the Company’s cash flow hedges. As of December 31, 2007, the Company anticipated that $3,228,000 of unrealized losses, net of deferred taxes of zero, will be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months. Irrespective of the unrealized gains or losses reflected in other comprehensive income, the ultimate impact to net income over the life of the hedges will reflect the actual settlement values. No cash flow hedges were determined to be ineffective during 2007. Further details relating to the Company’s hedging activities are as follows:
Hedging contracts held as of December 31, 2007:
                         
            NYMEX        
    Total     Swap     Fair Value  
Contract Period and Type   Volume     Price     (in thousands)  
 
                       
Crude oil contracts (barrels)
                       
Swap contracts:
                       
January 2008 — December 2008
    148,994     $ 71.01     $ (3,228 )
January 2009 — December 2009
    135,041       69.39       (2,366 )
January 2010 — September 2010
    74,206       68.00       (1,205 )
 
                     
 
                       
 
          Total   $ (6,799 )
 
                     

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FOOTHILLS RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2007
Note 8 — Related Party Transactions
     In April 2006, the Company entered into an agreement with Moyes & Co., Inc. (“Moyes & Co.”) to identify potential acquisition, development, exploitation and exploration opportunities that fit with its strategy. Moyes & Co. screens opportunities and performs detailed evaluation of those opportunities that the Company decides to pursue, and assists with due diligence and negotiations with respect to such opportunities. Christopher P. Moyes was the beneficial owner of 2.6% of Foothills’ common stock as of December 31, 2007, and is a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Moyes is a major shareholder and the President of Moyes & Co. Because Moyes & Co. is being compensated for identifying opportunities and assisting the Company in pursuing those opportunities, the interests of Moyes & Co. are not the same as the Company’s interests. Management is responsible for evaluating any opportunities presented to the Company by Moyes & Co. to determine if those opportunities are consistent with its business strategy. Mr. Moyes has foregone his compensation as a director, pursuant to the terms of the agreement with Moyes & Co. Under the agreement, the Company pays Moyes & Co. a monthly retainer of $17,500 and additional fees for services requested that exceed those covered by the retainer, and reimburses normal business travel and other expenses, in exchange for Moyes & Co.’s services. For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, billings to the Company by Moyes & Co. amounted to approximately $340,000 and $331,000, respectively, for the monthly retainer and additional services, and $42,000 and $54,000, respectively, for business travel and other expenses. At December 31, 2007, approximately $74,000 of unpaid invoices from Moyes & Co. was included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet, which invoices were subsequently paid.
     Pursuant to the Company’s business plan with respect to the Anadarko Basin in southwest Oklahoma, it anticipates acquiring non-exclusive rights, from TeTra Exploration, Inc. (“TeTra”), to a 3D seismic survey in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. TeTra is a company that is owned by John L. Moran, Foothills’ President. TeTra has reprocessed the 3D survey, completed geological and geophysical interpretations of the survey data, and identified drillable prospects. Upon the completion of an agreement with TeTra, the Company plans to acquire oil and gas leases over those prospects, and negotiate joint ventures with other companies. Mr. Moran and John A. Brock, a director of Foothills, are or will be entitled to receive an assignment of an overriding royalty interest on any oil and gas leases acquired by the Company over such prospects, with the amount of the overriding royalty interest determined in accordance with a sliding scale formula based on the lessor royalty interest in such leases.
Note 9 — Commitments and Contingencies
Rental commitments
     The Company has operating lease commitments expiring at various dates, principally for office space. Future minimum payments for noncancelable operating leases with initial or remaining terms in excess of one year as of December 31, 2007 were as follows (in thousands):
         
2008
  $ 119  
2009
    114  
2010
    112  
2011
    37  
 
     
 
       
Total
  $ 382  
 
     
     Rental expense for operating leases, including leases with terms of less than one year, was $352,000 for the year ended December 31, 2007.

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FOOTHILLS RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2007
Property obligations
     On January 3, 2006, Foothills California entered into a Farmout and Participation Agreement with INNEX California, Inc., a subsidiary of INNEX Energy, L.L.C. (“INNEX”), to acquire, explore and develop oil and natural gas properties located in the Eel River Basin, the material terms of which are as follows:
    Foothills California serves as operator of a joint venture with INNEX, and has the right to earn an interest in approximately 4,000 existing leasehold acres held by INNEX in the basin, and to participate as operator with INNEX in oil and gas acquisition, exploration and development activities within an area of mutual interest consisting of the entire Eel River Basin.
 
    The agreement provides for “drill-to-earn” terms, and consists of three phases.
 
    In Phase I, Foothills California was obligated to pay 100% of the costs of drilling two shallow wells, acquiring 1,000 acres of new leases, and certain other activities. The Company has fulfilled its obligations under Phase I, and has received an assignment from INNEX of a 75% working interest (representing an approximate 56.3% net revenue interest) in the leases held by INNEX in the two drilling units to the deepest depth drilled in the two Phase I obligation wells.
 
    Foothills California then had the option, but not the obligation, to proceed into Phase II. It elected to proceed into Phase II, and has paid the costs of conducting a 3D seismic survey covering approximately 12.7 square miles and of drilling one additional shallow well. The Company has fulfilled its obligations under Phase II, and has received an assignment from INNEX of a 75% working interest (representing an approximate 56.3% net revenue interest) in the leases held by INNEX in the drilling unit for the well drilled in Phase II and a 75% working interest (representing an approximate 59.3% net revenue interest) in all remaining leases held by INNEX to the deepest depth drilled in the three Phase I and II obligation wells.
 
    Foothills California then had the option, but not the obligation, to proceed into Phase III. It elected to proceed into Phase III, and is paying 100% of the costs of drilling one deep well. Upon completion of Phase III, the Company will receive an assignment from INNEX of a 75% working interest (representing an approximate 56.3% net revenue interest) in the leases held by INNEX in the drilling unit and a 75% working interest (representing an approximate 59.3% net revenue interest) in all remaining leases held by INNEX with no depth limitation.
 
    After completion of Phase III, the two parties will each be responsible for funding their working interest share of the joint venture’s costs and expenses. Foothills California will generally have a 75% working interest in activities conducted on specified prospects existing at the time of execution of the agreement, and a 70% working interest in other activities. Each party will be able to elect not to participate in exploratory wells on a prospect-by-prospect basis, and a non-participating party will lose the opportunity to participate in development activities and all rights to production relating to that prospect.
 
    Foothills California is also entitled to a proportionate assignment from INNEX of its rights to existing permits, drill pads, roads, rights-of-way, and other infrastructure, as well as its pipeline access and marketing arrangements.
 
    INNEX has an option to participate for a 25% working interest in certain producing property acquisitions by the Company in the area of mutual interest.

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FOOTHILLS RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2007
SUPPLEMENTAL OIL AND GAS INFORMATION
(unaudited)
     The following tables set forth (in thousands) information about the Company’s oil and gas producing activities pursuant to the requirements of SFAS No. 69, “Disclosures About Oil and Gas Producing Activities.” All of the Company’s oil and gas producing activities are within the United States.
Capitalized Costs
                 
    2007     2006  
 
               
Proved properties
  $ 75,215     $ 64,850  
Unproved properties
    760       420  
 
           
 
    75,975       65,270  
Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization
    (3,389 )     (775 )
 
           
 
               
Net capitalized costs
  $ 72,586     $ 64,495  
 
           
     The Company’s investment in oil and gas properties as of December 31, 2007 included $760,000 in unproved properties which have been excluded from amortization. Such costs were incurred in 2007 and 2006, and will be evaluated in future periods based on management’s assessment of exploration activities, expiration dates of leases, changes in economic conditions and other factors.
Costs Incurred
                 
    2007     2006  
Property acquisition:
               
Proved properties
  $     $ 62,939  
Unproved properties
    537       195  
Exploration
    1,936       5,818  
Development
    8,218       1,448  
 
           
 
               
Total costs incurred
  $ 10,691     $ 70,400  
 
           
     For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, depreciation, depletion and amortization of the capitalized costs of oil and gas properties was $12.59 and $10.33, respectively, per barrel.
Oil and Gas Reserve Quantities
     Proved reserves represent estimated quantities of crude oil and natural gas which geological and engineering data demonstrate to be reasonably recoverable in the future from known reservoirs under existing economic and operating conditions. Proved developed reserves can be expected to be recovered through existing wells, with existing equipment and operating methods.
     Estimates of proved and proved developed oil and gas reserves are subject to numerous uncertainties inherent in the process of developing the estimates, including the estimation of the reserve quantities and estimated future rates of production and timing of development expenditures. The accuracy of any reserve estimate is a function of the quantity and quality of available data and of engineering and geological interpretation and judgment. Results of drilling, testing and production subsequent to the date of the estimate may justify revision of such estimates. Additionally, the estimated volumes to be commercially recoverable may fluctuate with changes in prices of oil and natural gas.

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FOOTHILLS RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2007
     Estimates of the Company’s proved reserves and related valuations, as shown in the following tables, were developed pursuant to SFAS No. 69. The amounts for 2006 have been restated to correct errors identified during 2007 in the estimates of reserve quantities attributable to extensions and discoveries for the Company’s California gas properties and production costs for the Company’s Texas oil and gas properties. These corrections did not have a significant effect on the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Crude oil is stated in thousands of barrels. Natural gas is stated in millions of cubic feet.
                                 
    2007     2006  
    Oil     Gas     Oil     Gas  
 
                               
Proved developed and undeveloped reserves, beginning of year
    4,431       21,916              
Extensions and discoveries 1
                      21,500 1
Purchase of reserves in-place 2
                4,501       446  
Revisions of previous estimates
    (72 )     22              
Production
    (185 )     (135 )     (70 )     (30 )
 
                       
 
                               
Proved developed and undeveloped reserves, end of year 3
    4,174       21,803       4,431       21,916  
 
                       
 
                               
Proved developed reserves, end of year 3
    3,884       2,437       4,030       2,190  
 
                       
     The following tables present (in thousands) the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows relating to proved oil and gas reserves as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the changes in the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows for the years then ended. Future cash inflows and costs were computed using prices and costs in effect at the end of the year, without escalation. Future income taxes were computed by applying the appropriate statutory income tax rate to the pretax future net cash flows, reduced by future tax deductions and net operating loss carryforwards.
 
1   During 2006, the Company drilled two successful wells in the Eel River Basin in California (see Note 9). The estimate of proved reserves attributable to these discoveries was approximately 21.5 billion cubic feet of natural gas.
 
2   In 2006, the Company acquired producing properties in the Texas Gulf Coast area. The estimated proved reserves acquired totaled approximately 4.5 million barrels of crude oil and 446 million cubic feet of natural gas.
 
3   Subsequent to December 31, 2007, the Company completed the GB 5 and Vicenus 1-3 wells in the Eel River Basin in California. After perforating the indicated gas-bearing zones in the Lower Anderson formation in the GB 5 well and the Lower Rio Dell formation in the Vicenus 1-3 well, the Company did not recover natural gas from either well. The Company believes this result is inconsistent with the mud log shows, electric log interpretations, and the offsetting well information. The Company’s preliminary conclusion is that polymer fluids used during drilling operations most likely damaged the reservoirs near the wellbores. The Company has temporarily suspended further testing on the two wells, and is in the process of designing stimulation programs to fracture the formations beyond the damaged zones in the wells. The Company’s estimate of proved developed natural gas reserves as of December 31, 2007 included approximately 278 million cubic feet attributable to the Lower Anderson formation in the GB 5 well, and approximately 615 million cubic feet attributable to the Lower Rio Dell formation in the Vicenus 1-3 well. The Company’s estimate of proved undeveloped natural gas reserves as of December 31, 2007 included approximately 441 million cubic feet expected to be recovered from the Lower Anderson formation in new wells, and approximately 15.8 billion cubic feet expected to be recovered from the Lower Rio Dell formation in new and existing wells.

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FOOTHILLS RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2007
Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows
                 
    2007     2006  
 
               
Future cash inflows
  $ 537,791     $ 395,868  
Future costs — Production
    139,969       116,104  
Development
    27,230       20,783  
 
           
 
               
Future net cash flows before income taxes
    370,592       258,981  
Future income taxes
    91,859       71,393  
 
           
 
               
Future net cash flows
    278,733       187,588  
10% discount factor
    142,605       88,661  
 
           
 
               
Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows
  $ 136,128     $ 98,927  
 
           
Changes in Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows
                 
    2007     2006  
 
               
Standardized measure, beginning of year
  $ 98,927     $  
Increases (decreases) — Sales, net of production costs
    (10,464 )     (2,914 )
Net change in sales prices, net of production costs
    60,163        
Extensions and discoveries
          40,341  
Changes in estimated future development costs
    (4,618 )      
Development costs incurred during the year that reduced future development costs
    2,092        
Revisions of quantity estimates
    (22,543 )      
Accretion of discount
    11,805        
Net change in income taxes
    (1,076 )     (19,130 )
Purchase of reserves in-place
          80,630  
Changes in production rates (timing) and other
    1,842        
 
           
 
               
Standardized measure, end of year
  $ 136,128     $ 98,927  
 
           
     The following table shows the average prices used in determining the standardized measure, and reflect adjustments for geographical, quality and transportation differentials. Oil prices are per barrel and natural gas prices are per thousand cubic feet.
                                 
    2007   2006
    Oil   Gas   Oil   Gas
California
  $     $ 6.54     $     $ 6.08  
Texas
  $ 94.46     $ 7.67     $ 59.21     $ 6.77  

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FOOTHILLS RESOURCES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share amounts)
                 
    March     December  
    31, 2008     31, 2007  
    (unaudited)          
ASSETS
               
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 194     $ 165  
Accounts receivable
    2,026       1,880  
Prepaid expenses
    124       212  
 
           
 
    2,344       2,257  
 
           
 
               
Property, plant and equipment, at cost:
               
Oil and gas properties, using full-cost accounting —
               
Proved properties
    77,399       75,215  
Unproved properties not being amortized
    6,884       760  
Other property and equipment
    533       533  
 
           
 
    84,816       76,508  
Less accumulated depreciation, depletion, amortization
    (4,264 )     (3,554 )
 
           
 
    80,552       72,954  
 
           
 
               
Other assets
    3,392       3,413  
 
           
 
               
 
  $ 86,288     $ 78,624  
 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
  $ 4,389     $ 5,669  
Fair value of derivative financial instruments
    4,046       3,228  
Liquidated damages
    2,593       2,591  
 
           
 
    11,028       11,488  
 
           
 
               
Long-term debt
    61,602       52,243  
 
           
 
               
Asset retirement obligations
    639       628  
 
           
 
               
Fair value of derivative financial instruments
    4,411       3,571  
 
           
 
               
Stockholders’ equity:
               
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value — 25,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding
           
Common stock, $0.001 par value — 250,000,000 shares authorized, 60,572,442 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
    61       61  
Additional paid-in capital
    47,335       47,224  
Accumulated deficit
    (30,331 )     (29,792 )
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)
    (8,457 )     (6,799 )
 
           
 
    8,608       10,694  
 
           
 
               
 
  $ 86,288     $ 78,624  
 
           
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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FOOTHILLS RESOURCES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except share amounts)
(unaudited)
                 
    Three Months Ended  
    March 31,  
    2008     2007  
 
               
Income
               
Oil and gas revenues
  $ 4,071     $ 3,841  
Interest income
    9       84  
 
           
 
    4,080       3,925  
 
           
 
               
Expenses:
               
Production costs
    1,420       996  
General and administrative
    697       757  
Interest
    1,780       2,656  
Liquidated damages
    1       440  
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    721       675  
 
           
 
    4,619       5,524  
 
           
 
               
Net loss
  $ (539 )   $ (1,599 )
 
           
 
               
Basic and diluted net loss per share
  $ (0.01 )   $ (0.03 )
 
           
 
               
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding — basic and diluted
    60,572,442       60,376,829  
 
           
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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FOOTHILLS RESOURCES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)
(unaudited)
                 
    Three Months Ended  
    March 31,  
    2008     2007  
Cash flows from operating activities:
               
Net loss
  $ (539 )   $ (1,599 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Stock-based compensation
    111       139  
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    710       663  
Accretion of asset retirement obligation
    11       12  
Amortization of discount on long-term debt
    114       966  
Amortization of debt issue costs
    178       56  
Changes in assets and liabilities —
               
Accounts receivable
    (145 )     (65 )
Prepaid expenses
    88       33  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    (93 )     (543 )
Liquidated damages
    1       440  
 
           
 
               
Net cash provided by operating activities
    436       102  
 
           
 
               
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Additions to oil and gas properties
    (9,496 )     (840 )
Additions to other property and equipment
          (23 )
 
           
 
               
Net cash used for investing activities
    (9,496 )     (863 )
 
           
 
               
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Proceeds of borrowings
    10,513        
Repayments of borrowings
    (1,267 )      
Debt issuance costs
    (157 )      
Stock issuance costs
          (3 )
 
           
 
               
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
    9,089       (3 )
 
           
 
               
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    29       (764 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period
    165       8,673  
 
           
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period
  $ 194     $ 7,909  
 
           
 
               
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
               
Cash paid for —
               
Interest
  $ 1,429     $ 1,633  
 
           
Income taxes
  $     $  
 
           
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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FOOTHILLS RESOURCES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(in thousands, except share amounts)
                                                 
                                    Accum-        
                                    ulated        
                                    Other        
                                    Compre-        
    Common Stock     Additional     Accum-     hensive        
            Par     Paid-in Capital     ulated     Income        
    Number     Value     Capital     Deficit     (Loss)     Total  
Balance, December 31, 2006
    60,376,829     $ 60     $ 44,331     $ (3,764 )   $ 1,595     $ 42,222  
Issuance of common stock and warrants
    85,841             2,504                   2,504  
Stock-based compensation
    109,772       1       499                   500  
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments
                            (8,394 )     (8,394 )
Stock issuance costs
                (110 )                 (110 )
Net loss
                      (26,028 )           (26,028 )
 
 
                                   
Balance, December 31, 2007
    60,572,442       61       47,224       (29,792 )     (6,799 )     10,694  
Stock-based compensation (unaudited)
                111                   111  
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments (unaudited)
                            (1,658 )     (1,658 )
Net loss (unaudited)
                      (539 )           (539 )
 
                                   
 
Balance, March 31, 2008 (unaudited)
    60,572,442     $ 61     $ 47,335     $ (30,331 )   $ (8,457 )   $ 8,608  
 
                                   
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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FOOTHILLS RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2008

(unaudited)
Note 1 — Summary of Operations
     Foothills Resources, Inc. (“Foothills”), a Nevada corporation, and its subsidiaries are collectively referred to herein as the “Company.” The Company is a growth-oriented independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, exploitation and development of oil and natural gas properties. The Company currently holds interests in properties in the Texas Gulf Coast area, in the Eel River Basin in northern California, and in the Anadarko Basin in southwest Oklahoma.
     Foothills took its current form on April 6, 2006, when Brasada California, Inc. (“Brasada”) merged with and into an acquisition subsidiary of Foothills. Brasada was formed on December 29, 2005 as Brasada Resources LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and converted to a Delaware corporation on February 28, 2006. Following the merger, Brasada changed its name to Foothills California, Inc. (“Foothills California”) and is now a wholly owned operating subsidiary of Foothills. This transaction was accounted for as a reverse takeover of the Company by Foothills California. The Company adopted the assets, management, business operations and business plan of Foothills California. The financial statements of the Company prior to the merger were eliminated at consolidation.
     These financial statements have been prepared by the Company without audit, and include all adjustments (which consist solely of normal recurring adjustments) which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and results of operations. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted, although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. It is suggested that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements and the notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2007.
Note 2 — New Accounting Pronouncements
     In March 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities-an amendment of FASB Statement No.133” (“SFAS No. 161”). This statement requires enhanced disclosures about derivative and hedging activities. SFAS No. 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact, if any, the standard will have on its financial statements.
     During December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements-an amendment of ARB No. 51” (“SFAS No. 160”), which causes noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries to be included in the equity section of the balance sheet. SFAS No. 160 is effective for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2008. This standard does not presently affect the Company’s financial statements.
     During December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), “Business Combinations” (“SFAS No. 141(R)”), which establishes new accounting and disclosure requirements for recognition and measurement of identifiable assets, liabilities and goodwill acquired and requires that the fair value estimates of contingencies acquired or assumed be considered as part of the original purchase price allocation. SFAS No. 141(R) is effective for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2008. This standard does not presently affect the Company’s financial statements.

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FOOTHILLS RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2008

(unaudited)
Note 3 — Asset Retirement Obligation
     The following table sets forth a reconciliation of the beginning and ending asset retirement obligation for the three months ended March 31, 2008 (in thousands):
         
Asset retirement obligation, beginning of period
  $ 628  
Accretion expense
    11  
 
     
 
       
Asset retirement obligation, end of period
  $ 639  
 
     
Note 4 — Long-term Debt
     Long-term debt at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 consisted of the following (in thousands):
                 
    2008     2007  
 
               
Senior term loan
  $ 50,000     $ 50,000  
Revolving loan
    13,745       4,500  
 
           
 
    63,745       54,500  
Less: unamortized discount
    (2,143 )     (2,257 )
 
           
 
    61,602       52,243  
Less: current portion
           
 
           
 
               
 
  $ 61,602     $ 52,243  
 
           
     In 2007, the Company entered into a Credit Agreement with various lenders and Wells Fargo Foothill, LLC, as agent (the “Credit Facility”). The Credit Facility provides for a $50 million term loan facility and a $50 million revolving credit facility, with an initial borrowing base of $25 million available under the revolving credit facility. The Credit Facility matures in December 2012, with principal payments scheduled to commence in April 2010 based on 50% of the Company’s cash flow, net of capital expenditures. Interest on the revolving credit facility is payable at prime plus 0.75% or at the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 2.00%, as selected by the Company from time to time, with an unused line fee of 0.50%. Interest on the term loan facility is payable at prime plus 5.25% or at LIBOR plus 6.50%, as selected by the Company from time to time. The Credit Facility contains financial covenants pertaining to asset coverage, interest coverage and leverage ratios. As of March 31, 2008, the Company was not in compliance with the leverage ratio covenant. The lenders waived the non-compliance in consideration of an amendment to the Credit Facility to provide that the interest rate on the term loan facility will not be less than 10.50% in the event that LIBOR is less than 4.00%. Additionally, the Credit Facility has restrictions on the operations of the Company’s business, including restrictions on payment of dividends. Borrowings under the term loan facility carry prepayment penalties ranging from 1.00% to 2.00% in the first three years of the Credit Facility. Borrowings under the revolving credit facility may be repaid at any time without penalty. The Credit Facility is secured by liens and security interests on substantially all of the assets of the Company, including 100% of the Company’s oil and gas reserves, In connection with the Credit Facility, Foothills issued to the lender under the term loan facility a ten-year warrant to purchase 2,580,159 shares of Foothills’ common stock at an exercise price of $0.01 per share. The fair value of the warrant was recorded as debt issue discount, and is being amortized using the interest method.

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FOOTHILLS RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2008

(unaudited)
Note 5 — Stockholders’ Equity
Registration rights payments
     The purchasers of units consisting of shares of common stock and warrants issued by Foothills in private placement financings in 2006 have registration rights, pursuant to which the Company agreed to register for resale the shares of common stock and the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants. In the event that the registration statements are not declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) by specified dates, the Company is required to pay liquidated damages to the purchasers.
     The purchasers of 17,142,857 units issued in April 2006 are entitled to liquidated damages in the amount of 1% per month of the purchase price for each unit, payable each month that the registration statement is not declared effective following the mandatory effective date (January 28, 2007). The total amount recorded at March 31, 2008 for these liquidated damages was $322,000. Amounts payable as liquidated damages cease when the shares can be sold under Rule 144 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Company has determined that liquidated damages ceased on April 6, 2007 as to a minimum of 16,192,613 units, and that liquidated damages ceased on July 6, 2007 as to the remaining units.
     The purchasers of an aggregate of 10,093,804 units issued in September 2006 are entitled to liquidated damages in the amount of 1% per month of the purchase price for each unit, payable each month that the registration statement is not declared effective following the applicable mandatory effective dates (March 7, 2007 for 10,000,000 units and March 28, 2007 for the remaining 93,804 units). The total amount recorded at March 31, 2008 for these liquidated damages was $2,271,000. The investors in the September 2006 private placement financing have the right to take the liquidated damages either in cash or in shares of Foothills’ common stock, at their election. If the Company fails to pay the cash payment to an investor entitled thereto by the due date, the Company will pay interest thereon at a rate of 12% per annum (or such lesser maximum amount that is permitted to be paid by applicable law) to such investor, accruing daily from the date such liquidated damages are due until such amounts, plus all such interest thereon, are paid in full. The total amount of liquidated damages will not exceed 10% of the purchase price for the units or $2,271,000.
     The Company filed the required registration statement but the registration statement has not yet become effective. As a result, the Company had incurred the obligation to pay a total of approximately $2,593,000 in liquidated damages as of March 31, 2008, which amount has been recorded as liquidated damages expense in the consolidated statements of operations.
Warrants
     In connection with the Credit Facility, a prior credit facility, and private placement financings, Foothills issued warrants to purchase shares of its common stock. Warrants outstanding as of March 31, 2008 consisted of the following:
                     
Number of        
Shares Subject        
to Warrants   Expiration Date   Exercise Price
                     
  2,580,159       December 2017     $ 0.01  
  12,077,399       April 2011     $ 1.00  
  473,233       September 2011     $ 2.25  
  8,046,919       September 2011     $ 2.75  

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FOOTHILLS RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2008

(unaudited)
Note 6 — Stock and Other Compensation Plans
     Foothills’ 2007 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2007 Plan”) enables the Company to provide equity-based incentives through grants or awards to present and future employees, directors, consultants and other third party service providers. Foothills’ Board of Directors reserved a total of 5,000,000 shares of Foothills’ common stock for issuance under the 2007 Plan. The compensation committee of the Board (or the Board in the absence of such a committee), administers the 2007 Plan. The 2007 Plan authorizes the grant to participants of nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, performance grants intended to comply with Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and stock appreciation rights. Generally, options are granted at prices equal to the fair value of the stock at the date of grant, expire not later than 10 years from the date of grant, and vest ratably over a three-year period following the date of grant.
     During 2007, the Company determined that its 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2006 Plan”) did not meet certain qualifications required under state laws. As a result, the Company now considers all options granted prior to the adoption of the 2007 Plan to have been granted outside of the scope of the 2006 Plan. Although the Foothills’ Board of Directors reserved a total of 2,000,000 shares of Foothills’ common stock for issuance under the 2006 Plan, the Company does not intend to make any equity-based incentive grants or awards under the 2006 Plan.
     No options were granted during the three months ended March 31, 2008.
     Option activity during the three months ended March 31, 2008 was as follows:
                                 
                    Weighted        
                    Average        
            Weighted     Remaining        
            Average     Contractual     Aggregate  
            Exercise     Term In     Intrinsic  
    Shares     Price     Years     Value  
Outstanding, beginning of period
    1,880,000     $ 1.52                  
Granted
                           
Exercised
                           
Forfeited
                           
 
                           
 
                               
Outstanding, end of period
    1,880,000     $ 1.52       8.2     $ 96,000  
 
                       
 
                               
Exercisable, end of period
    1,088,750     $ 1.61       8.2     $ 48,000  
 
                       
     Stock-based compensation relating to stock options for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 totaling $101,000 and $139,000, respectively, has been recognized as a component of general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. As of March 31, 2008, $534,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.1 years. The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value (the difference between the closing stock price on the last trading day of March 2008 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options on March 31, 2008. The amount of aggregate intrinsic value will change based on the fair market value of the Company’s stock.

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FOOTHILLS RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2008

(unaudited)
     In 2007, the Company awarded shares of restricted stock to certain officers under the 2007 Plan. Stock-based compensation relating to restricted stock awards for the three months ended March 31, 2008 totaling $10,000 has been recognized as a component of general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. As of March 31, 2008, $41,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock awards is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 1.1 years.
     The following is a summary of restricted stock activity for the three months ended March 31, 2008:
                 
            Aggregate  
    Shares     Value  
 
               
Outstanding, beginning of period
    109,772          
Awarded
             
Canceled / forfeited
             
 
             
 
               
Outstanding, end of period
    109,772     $ 90,000  
 
           
 
               
Vested, end of period
    39,183     $ 32,000  
 
           
     As of March 31, 2008, 4,848,824 shares were available for future equity-based incentive grants or awards under the 2007 Plan.
     During 2007, the Company implemented a 401(k) Savings Plan which covers all its employees. The Company matches a percentage of the employees’ contributions to the plan in an amount equal to 100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2% of each participant’s compensation. The Company’s matching contributions to the plan were approximately $11,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008.
Note 7 — Derivative Instruments and Price Risk Management Activities
     The Company has entered into derivative contracts to manage its exposure to commodity price risk. These derivative contracts, which are placed with a major financial institution that the Company believes is a minimal credit risk, currently consist only of swaps. The oil prices upon which the commodity derivative contracts are based reflect various market indices that have a high degree of historical correlation with actual prices received by the Company for its oil production. Swaps are designed to fix the price of anticipated sales of future production. The Company entered into most of the contracts at the time it acquired certain operated oil and gas property interests as a means to reduce the future price volatility on its sales of oil production, as well as to achieve a more predictable cash flow from its oil and gas properties. The Company has designated its price hedging instruments as cash flow hedges in accordance with SFAS No. 133. The Company recognizes gains or losses on settlement of its hedging instruments in oil and gas revenues, and changes in their fair value as a component of other comprehensive income, net of deferred taxes. For the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, the Company recognized the following pre-tax gains and losses due to realized settlements of its price hedging contracts (in thousands):

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FOOTHILLS RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2008

(unaudited)
                 
    Three Months
    Ended
    March 31,
    2008   2007
Recognized gains (losses) on settlement of hedging instruments
  $ (1,023 )   $ 423  
     Accumulated other comprehensive income included unrealized losses of $8,457,000 and $6,799,000 as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively, on the Company’s cash flow hedges. As of March 31, 2008, the Company anticipates that $4,046,000 of unrealized losses, net of deferred taxes of zero, will be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months. Irrespective of the unrealized gains or losses reflected in other comprehensive income, the ultimate impact to net income over the life of the hedges will reflect the actual settlement values. No cash flow hedges were determined to be ineffective during 2008. Further details relating to the Company’s hedging activities are as follows:
     Hedging contracts held as of March 31, 2008 were as follows:
                 
            NYMEX
    Total   Swap
Contract Period and Type   Volume   Price
 
               
Crude oil contracts (barrels)
               
Swap contracts:
               
April 2008 — December 2008
    110,421     $ 70.89  
January 2009 — December 2009
    135,041       69.41  
January 2010 — September 2010
    74,206       68.00  
Note 8 — Fair Value Measurements
     Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS No. 157”) for all financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The statement establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires enhanced disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The statement establishes market or observable inputs as the preferred sources of values, followed by assumptions based on hypothetical transactions in the absence of market inputs. The statement establishes a hierarchy for grouping these assets and liabilities, based on the significance level of the following inputs:
    Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
 
    Level 2 — Quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable
 
    Level 3 — Significant inputs to the valuation model are unobservable.

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FOOTHILLS RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2008

(unaudited)
     The following is a listing of the Company’s liabilities required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis and where they are classified within the hierarchy as of March 31, 2008 (in thousands):
                         
    Level 1   Level 2   Level 3
Fair value of derivative financial instruments
  $  —     $ 8,457     $  —  
     A financial asset or liability is categorized within the hierarchy based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’s oil swaps are valued using the counterparty’s mark-to-market statements and are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.
     In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities,” which permits all entities to choose, at specified election dates, to measure eligible items at fair value. The Company adopted this statement as of January 1, 2008, but did not elect fair value as an alternative, as provided in the statement.

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FOOTHILLS RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2008

(unaudited)
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF ASSETS ACQUIRED
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Foothills Resources, Inc.
Bakersfield, California
We have audited the accompanying statements of revenues and direct operating expenses of TARH E&P Holdings L.P., Texas Properties as described in Note 1, for the two years ended December 31, 2004 and 2005. These financial statements are the responsibility of management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
The accompanying statements of revenues and direct operating expenses reflect the revenues and direct operating expenses attributable to TARH E&P Holdings’ Texas properties, as described in Note 2, and are not intended to be a complete presentation of the revenues and expenses of TARH E&P Holdings L.P. Texas properties.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly in all material respects the revenues and direct operating expenses of TARH E&P Holdings L.P., Texas properties, as described in Note 1, for the two years ended December 31, 2004 and 2005, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
BROWN ARMSTRONG PAULDEN
McCOWN STARBUCK THORNBURGH & KEETER
ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATION
Bakersfield, California
November 20, 2006

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FOOTHILLS RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2008

(unaudited)
TARH E&P Holdings L.P., Texas Properties
Statements of Revenues and Direct Operating Expenses
Six Months Ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 and
Years Ended December 31, 2005 and 2004
(in Thousands)
                                 
    Six Months Ended June 30,     Year Ended December 31,  
    2006     2005     2005     2004  
    (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)                  
 
                               
Revenues:
                               
Oil and gas sales
  $ 7,798     $ 7,480     $ 14,042     $ 8,352  
 
                               
Direct operating expenses:
                               
Production taxes
    583       471       1,090       656  
Lease operating expenses
    1,602       1,462       3,358       2,258  
 
                       
 
                               
Excess of revenues over direct operating expenses
  $ 5,613     $ 5,547     $ 9,594     $ 5,438  
 
                       
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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TARH E&P Holdings L.P., Texas Properties
Notes to Statements of Revenues and Direct Operating Expenses
Note 1 — The Properties
The accompanying statements represent the revenues and direct operating expenses attributable to the net working and revenue interests in four Texas oil and gas properties acquired by Foothills Resources, Inc. (“Foothills” or the “Company”) on September 8, 2006 (the “Properties”), from TARH E&P Holdings L.P. (the “Seller”). Foothills acquired the properties for approximately $61,492,000, as adjusted, with an effective date of September 1, 2006. The Properties were used by the Seller for the exploration, development and production of oil and gas, which is the intended continued use for the acquired assets by the Company. The acquired properties and their related operations will be included in Foothills’ consolidated financial statements from the date of closing.
The Company acquired a 100% working interest in the Goose Creek and Goose Creek East Fields in Harris County, Texas, a 100% working interest in the Saratoga Field in Hardin County, Texas, and a 95% working interest in the Cleveland Field in Liberty County, Texas.
The consideration paid for the Properties consisted of i) the payment of approximately $57,318,000 in cash, and ii) the issuance of 1,605,345 shares of the Company’s common stock.
The $57,318,000 cash portion of the purchase price was funded through $42,500,000 in borrowings under a subordinated, second lien credit facility with affiliates of Goldman, Sachs & Co., cash proceeds from the sale by the Company of equity in a private offering, and available working capital.
Note 2 — Basis of Presentation
The historical financial statements reflecting the financial position, results of operations and cash flows required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America are not presented, since such information is neither readily available on an individual property basis nor meaningful for the properties acquired because the entire acquisition cost is being assigned to oil and gas properties. Accordingly the statements of revenues and direct operating expenses are presented in lieu of the financial statements required under Rule 3-05 of Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Regulation S-X.
The accompanying statements of revenues and direct operating expenses represent Foothills’ net working and revenue interests in the Properties acquired and are presented on the full cost basis of accounting. Depreciation, depletion and amortization of the capitalized costs of oil and gas properties; accretion of asset retirement obligations; corporate general and administrative expenses; interest expense and income; and income taxes have been excluded because the property interests acquired represent only a portion of a business, and the expenses incurred are not necessarily indicative of the expenses to be incurred by Foothills.
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires use of estimates and assumptions regarding certain types of revenues and expenses. Such estimates primarily relate to the unsettled transactions and events as of the date of the financial statements. Actual results may differ from such estimates.

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TARH E&P Holdings L.P., Texas Properties
Notes to Statements of Revenues and Direct Operating Expenses
SUPPLEMENTAL OIL AND GAS INFORMATION
(unaudited)
The following estimates of proved reserve quantities and the related standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows relate only to the Properties.
Oil and Gas Reserve Quantities
Proved reserves represent estimated quantities of crude oil and natural gas which geological and engineering data demonstrate to be reasonably recoverable in the future from known reservoirs under existing economic and operating conditions. Proved developed reserves can be expected to be recovered through existing wells, with existing equipment and operating methods.
Estimates of proved and proved developed oil and gas reserves are subject to numerous uncertainties inherent in the process of developing the estimates, including the estimation of the reserve quantities and estimated future rates of production and timing of development expenditures. The accuracy of any reserve estimate is a function of the quantity and quality of available data and of engineering and geological interpretation and judgment. Results of drilling, testing and production subsequent to the date of the estimate may justify revision of such estimates. Additionally, the estimated volumes to be commercially recoverable may fluctuate with changes in prices of oil and natural gas.
Disclosures of oil and gas reserves which follow are based on estimates prepared by Foothills’ engineers and from information provided by the Seller, in accordance with guidelines established by the SEC.
                 
    Oil   Gas
    (bbl)   (MCF)
 
               
Proved developed and undeveloped reserves, January 1, 2004
    4,323,283       437,113  
Revisions of previous estimates
    145,625       21,905  
Production
    (199,365 )     (20,894 )
     
 
               
Proved developed and undeveloped reserves, December 31, 2004
    4,269,543       438,124  
Revisions of previous estimates
    992,210       613,442  
Production
    (236,976 )     (170,757 )
     
 
               
Proved developed and undeveloped reserves, December 31, 2005
    5,024,777       880,809  
     
 
               
Proved developed reserves:
               
January 1, 2004
    2,921,852       295,288  
     
December 31, 2004
    3,850,973       221,742  
     
December 31, 2005
    4,606,207       664,427  
     
The following tables present (in thousands) the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows relating to proved oil and gas reserves and the changes in the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows. Future cash inflows and costs were computed using prices and costs in effect at the end of the year, without escalation. Future income taxes were computed by applying the appropriate statutory income tax rates to the pretax future net cash flows reduced by future tax deductions, including deductions attributable to Foothills’ preliminary allocation of the purchase price of the Properties.

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TARH E&P Holdings L.P., Texas Properties
Notes to Statements of Revenues and Direct Operating Expenses
Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows
                 
    Year Ended
    December 31,
    2005   2004
 
               
Future cash inflows
  $ 313,877     $ 120,320  
Future costs —
               
Production
    102,121       46,717  
Development
    8,424       4,686  
     
 
               
Future net cash flows before income taxes
    203,332       68,917  
Future income taxes
    55,577       2,483  
     
 
               
Future net cash flows
    147,755       66,434  
10% discount factor
    67,653       5,807  
     
 
               
Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows
  $ 80,102     $ 60,627  
     
Changes in Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows
                 
    Year Ended
    December 31,
    2005   2004
 
               
Standardized measure, beginning of year
  $ 60,627     $ 39,848  
Increases (decreases) —
               
Sales, net of production costs
    (9,594 )     (5,438 )
Net change in sales prices, net of production costs
    26,097       19,012  
Changes in estimated future development costs
    (3,903 )     1,093  
Development costs incurred during the year that reduced future development costs
    1,496       665  
Revisions of quantity estimates
    12,229       2,138  
Accretion of discount
    6,062       4,110  
Net change in income taxes
    (11,407 )      
Changes in production rates (timing) and other
    (1,505 )     (801 )
     
 
               
Standardized measure, end of year
  $ 80,102     $ 60,627  
     

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48,700,960 Shares of Common Stock
Foothills Resources, Inc.
PROSPECTUS
June            2008
PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
Item 24. Indemnification of Directors and Officers.
Under Nevada law, a corporation shall indemnify a director or officer against expenses, including attorneys’ fees, actually and reasonably incurred by him, to the extent the director or officer has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any action, suit or proceeding. A corporation may indemnify a director or officer who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, against expenses, including attorneys’ fees, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him/her in connection with the action, suit or proceeding. Excepted from that immunity are:
    a willful failure to deal fairly with the company or its stockholders in connection with a matter in which the director has a material conflict of interest;
 
    a violation of criminal law (unless the director had reasonable cause to believe that his or her conduct was lawful or no reasonable cause to believe that his or her conduct was unlawful);
 
    a transaction from which the director derived an improper personal profit; and
 
    willful misconduct.
Our bylaws include an indemnification provision under which we have the power to indemnify our directors, officers and former officers and directors (including heirs and personal representatives) against all costs, charges and expenses actually and reasonably incurred, including an amount paid to settle an action or satisfy a judgment to which the director or officer is made a party by reason of being or having been a director or officer of Foothills or any of our subsidiaries.
Our bylaws also provide that our directors may cause us to purchase and maintain insurance for the benefit of a person who is or was serving as a director, officer, employee or agent of Foothills or any of our subsidiaries (including heirs and personal representatives) against a liability incurred by him/her as our director, officer, employee or agent.

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Item 25. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution.
Set forth below is an estimate (except for registration fees, which are actual) of the approximate amount of the fees and expenses payable by us in connection with the issuance and distribution of the shares of common stock being sold by the selling stockholders pursuant to this registration statement. The selling stockholders will not bear any portion of such fees and expenses.
         
EXPENSE   AMOUNT  
 
       
Registration Fees
  $ 11,862  
Printing and Engraving Costs*
    5,000  
Legal Fees*
    85,000  
Accounting Fees*
    10,000  
 
     
Total*
  $ 111,862  
 
     
 
*   Estimate.
Item 26. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.
There have been no sales of unregistered securities within the last three years which would be required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 701 of Regulation S-K, except for the following:
On September 8, 2006, and September 27, 2006, we closed on a private offering of units consisting of shares of our common stock and warrants to acquire our common stock. Each unit we sold in the offering consisted of one share of common stock and a warrant to acquire one-half share of common stock for five years at an exercise price of $2.75 per share. On September 8, 2006, we received $22,500,000 in proceeds from the offering, through the sale of 10,000,000 units, issuing to investors in the offering 10,000,000 shares of common stock and warrants to acquire 5,000,017 shares of common stock. On September 27, 2006, we received proceeds of an additional $211,059 through the sale of an additional 93,804 units to additional investors in the offering.
The September 2006 offering was exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated by the SEC. The units were offered and sold only to “accredited investors,” as that term is defined under Rule 501 of Regulation D, some of which were institutional investors, and to fewer than 35 non-accredited investors, in compliance with Rule 506. Sanders Morris Harris Inc. acted as placement agent in the private offering and, for its services, received compensation from us of $1,246,306, plus warrants to acquire 473,233 shares of common stock at $2.25 per share. Sanders Morris Harris Inc. did not receive compensation for 3,333,333 units sold in the offering to Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Each of the investors in the September 2006 offering executed a subscription agreement, securities purchase agreement and registration rights agreement, all dated as of September 8, 2006.
Also on September 8, 2006, we closed Foothills Texas, Inc.’s acquisition of properties from TARH E&P Holdings, L.P. The consideration included the issuance of 1,605,345 shares of common stock to TARH E&P Holdings, L.P. On May 17, 2007, we issued an additional 85,841 shares of common stock to TARH E&P Holdings, L.P. as additional consideration for the acquisition pursuant to the Purchase Agreement. These shares were issued to TARH E&P Holdings, L.P. in private transactions which were exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
On April 6, 2006, our wholly-owned subsidiary merged with Foothills California, Inc. (formerly Brasada California, Inc.). On the closing date of that merger, the holders of Foothills California Inc.’s issued and outstanding capital stock before the merger surrendered all of their issued and outstanding capital stock of Foothills California, Inc. and received 17,375,000 shares of our common stock. This issuance of shares to the former stockholders of Foothills California, Inc. was exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
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units consisting of one share of our common stock and warrants to acquire three-quarters of a share of common stock for five years, at an exercise price of $1.00 per whole share. In this offering, we received aggregate consideration of $12,000,000. Some of the consideration for the units sold in this offering was in the form of debentures that we sold prior to the closing date of the offering to accredited investors. These debentures converted into units in the offering on a dollar-for-dollar basis upon the closing date of the offering and the merger.
Item 27. Exhibits
         
Exhibit        
No.   Description   Reference
2.1
  Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization, dated as of April 6, 2006, by and between Foothills Resources, Inc., a Nevada corporation, Brasada Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation and Brasada California, Inc., a Delaware corporation.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 6, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
3.1
  Articles of Incorporation of Foothills Resources, Inc.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registration Statement on Form SB-2/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 18, 2001 (File No. 333-59708).
 
       
3.2
  Certificate of Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation of Foothills Resources, Inc.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registration Statement on Form SB-2/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 18, 2001 (File No. 333-59708).
 
       
3.3
  Certificate of Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation of Foothills Resources, Inc.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 28, 2008 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
3.4
  Bylaws of Foothills Resources, Inc.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Registration Statement on Form SB-2/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 18, 2001 (File No. 333-59708).
 
       
4.1
  Specimen Stock Certificate of Foothills Resources, Inc.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registration Statement on Form SB-2/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 18, 2001 (File No. 333-59708).
 
       
4.2
  Form of Warrant issued to the Investors in the Private Placement Offering, April 6, 2006.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 6, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
4.3
  Form of Lock-Up Agreement by and between Foothills Resources, Inc. and the Brasada Stockholders.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 6, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
4.4
  Warrant issued to Goldman, Sachs & Co. in connection with the Credit Agreement, dated as of September 8, 2006.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 11, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
4.5
  Warrant issued to Goldman, Sachs & Co. in the offering, dated as of September 8, 2006.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 11, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
4.6
  Form of Warrant issued to the Investors in the Private Placement Offering, September 8, 2006.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and

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Exhibit        
No.   Description   Reference
 
      Exchange Commission on September 11, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
4.7
  Warrant to Purchase Common Stock, issued December 13, 2007, to Regiment Capital Special Situations Fund III, L.P.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 13, 2007 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
5.1
  Consent of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP.*    
 
       
10.1
  Form of Subscription Agreement by and between Foothills Resources, Inc. and the investors in the Offering.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 6, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.2
  Form of Registration Rights Agreement by and between Foothills Resources, Inc. and the investors in the Offering.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 6, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.3
  Split Off Agreement, dated April 6, 2006, by and among Foothills Resources, Inc., J. Earl Terris, Foothills Leaseco, Inc. and Brasada California, Inc.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 6, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.4
  Employment Agreement, dated April 6, 2006, by and between Foothills Resources, Inc. and Dennis B. Tower.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 6, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.5
  Employment Agreement, dated April 6, 2006, by and between Foothills Resources, Inc. and John L. Moran.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 6, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.6
  Employment Agreement, dated April 6, 2006, by and between Foothills Resources, Inc. and W. Kirk Bosché.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 6, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.7
  Employment Offer Letter and Agreement, dated April 21, 2006, by and between Foothills Resources, Inc. and James Drennan.**    
 
       
10.8
  Form of Indemnity Agreement by and between Foothills Resources, Inc. and the Directors and Officers of Foothills Resources, Inc.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 6, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.9
  Farmout and Participation Agreement, dated as of January 3, 2006, by and between INNEX California, Inc. and Brasada Resources, LLC.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 6, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.10
  Notice and Acknowledgement of Increase of Offering   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 6, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       

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Exhibit        
No.   Description   Reference
10.11
  Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of June 21, 2006, by and between Foothills Texas, Inc. and TARH E&P Holdings, L.P. relating to properties in Goose Creek Field and East Goose Creek Field, Harris County, Texas.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 27, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.12
  Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of June 21, 2006, by and between Foothills Texas, Inc. and TARH E&P Holdings, L.P. relating to properties in Cleveland Field, Liberty County, Texas and in Saratoga Field, Hardin County, Texas.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 27, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.13
  Supplemental Agreement, dated as of June 21, 2006, by and between Foothills Texas, Inc. and TARH E&P Holdings, L.P.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 27, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.14
  Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of September 8, 2006, by and between Foothills Resources, Inc. and TARH E&P Holdings, L.P.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 11, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.15
  Conveyance of Overriding Royalty Interest, dated as of September 8, 2006, from Foothills Texas, Inc. to MTGLQ Investors, L.P.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 11, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.16
  Form of Subscription Agreement and Investor Questionnaire, dated as of September 8, 2006, by and among Foothills Resources, Inc. and the investors in the Offering.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 11, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.17
  Form of Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 8, 2006, by and among Foothills Resources, Inc. and the investors in the Offering.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 11, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.18
  Form of Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of September 8, 2006, by and among Foothills Resources, Inc. and the investors in the Offering.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 11, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.19
  Employment Agreement, dated October 4, 2006, by and between Foothills Resources, Inc. and Michael Moustakis.**    
 
       
10.20
  Credit Agreement, dated as of December 13, 2007, by and among Foothills and each of its subsidiaries as borrowers, various lenders and Wells Fargo Foothill, LLC, as agent.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 13, 2007 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.21
  Security Agreement, dated as of December 13, 2007, among Foothills California, Inc., Foothills Texas, Inc. and Foothills Oklahoma, Inc. as Grantors and Wells Fargo Foothill, LLC.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 13, 2007 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.22
  First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the

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Exhibit        
No.   Description   Reference
 
  May 15, 2008, by and among Foothills and each of its subsidiaries as borrowers, various lenders and Wells Fargo Foothill, LLC, as agent.   Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 22, 2008 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.23
  Limited Waiver and Second Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of May 15, 2008, by and among Foothills and each of its subsidiaries and Wells Fargo Foothill, LLC.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 22, 2008 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
16.1
  Letter from Amisano Hanson regarding Change in Certifying Accountant.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 16.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 5, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
21.1
  List of Subsidiaries.**    
 
       
23.1
  Consent of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1).*    
 
       
23.2
  Consent of Brown, Armstrong, Paulden, McCown, Starbuck, Thornburgh & Keeter Accountancy Corporation.*    
 
       
23.3
  Consent of Cawley, Gillespie and Associates, Inc.*    
 
       
 
*   Filed herewith
 
**   Filed previously
Item 28. Undertakings.
The undersigned 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 to:
      Include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act; Reflect in the prospectus any facts or events which, individually or together, represent a fundamental change in the information in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than a 20 percent change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement; and Include any additional or changed material information on the plan of distribution.
(2)   For determining liability under the Securities Act, to treat each post-effective amendment as a new registration statement of the securities offered, and the offering of the securities at that time to be the initial bona fide offering.
(3)   To file a post-effective amendment to remove from registration any of the securities that remain unsold at the end of the offering.
(4)   For determining liability of the undersigned small business issuer under the Securities Act to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities, the undersigned small business issuer undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned small business issuer pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned small business issuer will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser:
  (i)   Any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned small business issuer relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424 (§ 230.424 of this chapter);

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  (ii)   Any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned small business issuer or used or referred to by the undersigned small business issuer;
 
  (iii)   The portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the undersigned small business issuer or its securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned small business issuer; and
 
  (iv)   Any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned small business issuer to the purchaser.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Act”) may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the small business issuer pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the small business issuer has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.
In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the small business issuer of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the small business issuer in the 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 small business issuer will, unless in the opinion of our 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 and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
For the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act to any purchaser, each prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) (§ 230.424(b) of this chapter) as part of a registration statement relating to an offering, other than registration statements relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A (§ 230.430A of this chapter), shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use.

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SIGNATURES
     In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements of filing on Form S-1 and authorized this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, in Bakersfield, California on June 4, 2008.
         
  Foothills Resources, Inc.
 
 
  By:   /s/ Dennis B. Tower    
    Name:   Dennis B. Tower   
    Title:   Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer   
 
     In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this registration statement was signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates stated:
         
Name   Position   Date
 
       
/s/ Dennis B. Tower
 
Dennis B. Tower
  Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Director (Principal Executive Officer)    June 4, 2008 
 
       
/s/ John L. Moran
 
John L. Moran
  President, Director    June 4, 2008 
 
       
/s/ W. Kirk Bosché
 
W. Kirk Bosché
  Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary (Principal Financial Officer)    June 4, 2008 
 
       
 
 
John A. Brock
  Director     
 
       
/s/ Frank P. Knuettel
 
Frank P. Knuettel
  Director    June 4, 2008 
 
       
/s/ David A. Melman
 
David A. Melman
  Director    June 4, 2008 
 
       
 
 
Christopher P. Moyes
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EXHIBIT INDEX
         
Exhibit No.   Description   Reference
2.1
  Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization, dated as of April 6, 2006, by and between Foothills Resources, Inc., a Nevada corporation, Brasada Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation and Brasada California, Inc., a Delaware corporation.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 6, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
3.1
  Articles of Incorporation of Foothills Resources, Inc.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registration Statement on Form SB-2/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 18, 2001 (File No. 333-59708).
 
       
3.2
  Certificate of Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation of Foothills Resources, Inc.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registration Statement on Form SB-2/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 18, 2001 (File No. 333-59708).
 
       
3.3
  Certificate of Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation of Foothills Resources, Inc.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 28, 2008 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
3.4
  Bylaws of Foothills Resources, Inc.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Registration Statement on Form SB-2/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 18, 2001 (File No. 333-59708).
 
       
4.1
  Specimen Stock Certificate of Foothills Resources, Inc.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registration Statement on Form SB-2/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 18, 2001 (File No. 333-59708).
 
       
4.2
  Form of Warrant issued to the Investors in the Private Placement Offering, April 6, 2006.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 6, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
4.3
  Form of Lock-Up Agreement by and between Foothills Resources, Inc. and the Brasada Stockholders.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 6, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
4.4
  Warrant issued to Goldman, Sachs & Co. in connection with the Credit Agreement, dated as of September 8, 2006.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 11, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
4.5
  Warrant issued to Goldman, Sachs & Co. in the offering, dated as of September 8, 2006.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 11, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
4.6
  Form of Warrant issued to the Investors in the Private Placement Offering, September 8, 2006.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 11, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).

 


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Exhibit No.   Description   Reference
4.7
  Warrant to Purchase Common Stock, issued December 13, 2007, to Regiment Capital Special Situations Fund III, L.P.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 13, 2007 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
5.1
  Consent of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP.*    
 
       
10.1
  Form of Subscription Agreement by and between Foothills Resources, Inc. and the investors in the Offering.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 6, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.2
  Form of Registration Rights Agreement by and between Foothills Resources, Inc. and the investors in the Offering.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 6, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.3
  Split Off Agreement, dated April 6, 2006, by and among Foothills Resources, Inc., J. Earl Terris, Foothills Leaseco, Inc. and Brasada California, Inc.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 6, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.4
  Employment Agreement, dated April 6, 2006, by and between Foothills Resources, Inc. and Dennis B. Tower.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 6, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.5
  Employment Agreement, dated April 6, 2006, by and between Foothills Resources, Inc. and John L. Moran.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 6, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.6
  Employment Agreement, dated April 6, 2006, by and between Foothills Resources, Inc. and W. Kirk Bosché.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 6, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.7
  Employment Offer Letter and Agreement, dated April 21, 2006, by and between Foothills Resources, Inc. and James Drennan.**    
 
       
10.8
  Form of Indemnity Agreement by and between Foothills Resources, Inc. and the Directors and Officers of Foothills Resources, Inc.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 6, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.9
  Farmout and Participation Agreement, dated as of January 3, 2006, by and between INNEX California, Inc. and Brasada Resources, LLC.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 6, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.10
  Notice and Acknowledgement of Increase of Offering   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 6, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).

 


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Exhibit No.   Description   Reference
10.11
  Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of June 21, 2006, by and between Foothills Texas, Inc. and TARH E&P Holdings, L.P. relating to properties in Goose Creek Field and East Goose Creek Field, Harris County, Texas.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 27, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.12
  Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of June 21, 2006, by and between Foothills Texas, Inc. and TARH E&P Holdings, L.P. relating to properties in Cleveland Field, Liberty County, Texas and in Saratoga Field, Hardin County, Texas.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 27, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.13
  Supplemental Agreement, dated as of June 21, 2006, by and between Foothills Texas, Inc. and TARH E&P Holdings, L.P.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 27, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.14
  Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of September 8, 2006, by and between Foothills Resources, Inc. and TARH E&P Holdings, L.P.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 11, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.15
  Conveyance of Overriding Royalty Interest, dated as of September 8, 2006, from Foothills Texas, Inc. to MTGLQ Investors, L.P.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 11, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.16
  Form of Subscription Agreement and Investor Questionnaire, dated as of September 8, 2006, by and among Foothills Resources, Inc. and the investors in the Offering.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 11, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.17
  Form of Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 8, 2006, by and among Foothills Resources, Inc. and the investors in the Offering.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 11, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.18
  Form of Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of September 8, 2006, by and among Foothills Resources, Inc. and the investors in the Offering.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 11, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.19
  Employment Agreement, dated October 4, 2006, by and between Foothills Resources, Inc. and Michael Moustakis.**    
 
       
10.20
  Credit Agreement, dated as of December 13, 2007, by and among Foothills and each of its subsidiaries as borrowers, various lenders and Wells Fargo Foothill, LLC, as agent.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 13, 2007 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.21
  Security Agreement, dated as of December 13, 2007, among Foothills California, Inc., Foothills Texas, Inc. and Foothills Oklahoma, Inc. as Grantors and Wells Fargo Foothill, LLC.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 13, 2007 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.22
  First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of May 15, 2008, by and among Foothills and each of   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities

 


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Exhibit No.   Description   Reference
 
  its subsidiaries as borrowers, various lenders and Wells Fargo Foothill, LLC, as agent.   and Exchange Commission on May 22, 2008 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
10.23
  Limited Waiver and Second Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of May 15, 2008, by and among Foothills and each of its subsidiaries and Wells Fargo Foothill, LLC.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 22, 2008 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
16.1
  Letter from Amisano Hanson regarding Change in Certifying Accountant.   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 16.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 5, 2006 (File No. 001-31547).
 
       
21.1
  List of Subsidiaries.**    
 
       
23.1
  Consent of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1).*    
 
       
23.2
  Consent of Brown, Armstrong, Paulden, McCown, Starbuck, Thornburgh & Keeter Accountancy Corporation.*    
 
       
23.3
  Consent of Cawley, Gillespie and Associates, Inc.*    
 
*   Filed herewith.
 
**   Filed previously