form10qjune302008.htm
 
 
 


 

 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

þ
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For The Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2008

OR

o
 
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission File No. 001-03262

COMSTOCK RESOURCES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

NEVADA
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
94-1667468
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
 
Identification Number)

5300 Town and Country Blvd., Suite 500, Frisco, Texas 75034
(Address of principal executive offices)

Telephone No.: (972) 668-8800

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes þ
 
No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer.  See definition of "accelerated filer and large accelerated filer" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  (Check one):

Large accelerated filer þ
 
Accelerated filer o
 
Non-accelerated filer o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes o
 
No þ

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant's common stock, par value $.50, as of August 8, 2008 was 46,016,345.

 
 
 
 


 
 
 

COMSTOCK RESOURCES, INC.

QUARTERLY REPORT

For The Quarter Ended June 30, 2008





INDEX
 
Page
 
PART I. Financial Information
     
       
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited):
     
       
Consolidated Balance Sheets -
June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007
 
4
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations -
Three months and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
 
5
 
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity and Comprehensive Income -
Six months ended June 30, 2008
 
6
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -
Six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
 
7
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
8
 
Independent Accountants' Review Report
 
21
 
       
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
22
 
       
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk
 
27
 
       
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
 
27
 
       
       
PART II. Other Information
     
       
Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
 
28
 
       
Item 6. Exhibits    28  
       
Awareness Letter of Ernst & Young LLP
     
Section 302 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer
     
Section 302 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer
     
Certification for the Chief Executive Officer as required by Section 906
     
Certification for the Chief Financial Officer as required by Section 906
     

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
2

 
 

 
PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION




ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
3

 
 
COMSTOCK RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)


   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
       
ASSETS
   
(In thousands)
 
                 
Cash and Cash Equivalents                                                                                                                     
 
$
8,709
   
$
5,565
 
Accounts Receivable:
               
Oil and gas sales                                                                                                                
   
63,258
     
36,245
 
Joint interest operations                                                                                                                
   
10,706
     
12,406
 
Current Deferred Tax Asset                                                                                                                     
   
10,140
     
 
Other Current Assets                                                                                                                     
   
5,162
     
3,987
 
Total current assets                                                                                                        
   
97,975
     
58,203
 
Property and Equipment:
               
Unevaluated oil and gas properties
   
19,362
     
5,804
 
Oil and gas properties, successful efforts method 
   
1,798,610
     
1,812,637
 
Other property and equipment                                                                                                                
   
5,487
     
5,013
 
Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization
   
(547,275
)
   
(512,895
)
Net property and equipment                                                                                                        
   
1,276,184
     
1,310,559
 
Other Assets                                                                                                                     
   
3,554
     
3,943
 
Assets of Discontinued Operations                                                                                                                     
   
1,031,982
     
981,682
 
   
$
2,409,695
   
$
2,354,387
 
                 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
Accounts Payable                                                                                                                     
 
$
85,415
   
$
71,579
 
Accrued Expenses                                                                                                                     
   
11,193
     
11,888
 
Derivatives                                                                                                                 
   
29,331
     
 
Total current liabilities                                                                                                        
   
125,939
     
83,467
 
Long-term Debt                                                                                                                     
   
495,000
     
680,000
 
Deferred Income Taxes Payable                                                                                                                     
   
132,198
     
92,088
 
Derivatives                                                                                                                   
   
10,749
     
 
Reserve for Future Abandonment Costs 
   
7,555
     
7,512
 
Liabilities of Discontinued Operations  
   
434,775
     
452,235
 
Minority Interest in Discontinued Operations 
   
311,306
     
267,441
 
Total liabilities                                                                                                        
   
1,517,522
     
1,582,743
 
Commitments and Contingencies
               
Stockholders' Equity:
               
Common stock – $0.50 par, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 46,016,345 and 45,428,095
shares outstanding at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively
   
23,008
     
22,714
 
Additional paid-in capital                                                                                                                
   
409,318
     
386,986
 
Retained earnings                                                                                                                
   
485,666
     
361,944
 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
   
(25,819
)
   
 
Total stockholders' equity                                                                                                        
   
892,173
     
771,644
 
   
$
2,409,695
   
$
2,354,387
 
             
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

 
4

 

COMSTOCK RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
   
2008
   
2007
 
   
 
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
       
Revenues:
                               
        Oil and gas sales
 
$
172,022
   
$
83,160
   
$
299,743
   
$
153,007
 
        Gain on sale of assets
   
21,444
     
     
21,204
     
 
                                 
Operating expenses:
                               
Oil and gas operating
   
23,362
     
17,624
     
44,564
     
31,679
 
Exploration
   
     
1,878
     
2,238
     
2,276
 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
   
44,422
     
30,248
     
85,927
     
57,608
 
General and administrative, net
   
6,922
     
5,588
     
13,086
     
11,838
 
Total operating expenses
   
74,706
     
55,338
     
145,815
     
103,401
 
                                 
Operating income from continuing operations
   
118,760
     
27,822
     
175,132
     
49,606
 
Other income (expenses):
                               
Interest income
   
205
     
197
     
366
     
388
 
Other income
   
36
     
39
     
58
     
77
 
Interest expense
   
(8,546
)
   
(7,775
)
   
(18,497
)
   
(14,060
)
Total other income (expenses)
   
(8,305
)
   
(7,539
)
   
(18,073
)
   
(13,595
)
                                 
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
   
110,455
     
20,283
     
157,059
     
36,011
 
Provision for income taxes
   
(40,027
)
   
(7,312
)
   
(57,229
)
   
(13,641
)
Income from continuing operations
   
70,428
     
12,971
     
99,830
     
22,370
 
Income from discontinued operations after income
   taxes and minority interest
   
12,199
     
5,246
     
23,892
     
8,405
 
Net income
 
$
82,627
   
$
18,217
   
$
123,722
   
$
30,775
 
                                 
Basic net income per share:
                               
Continuing operations
 
$
1.59
   
$
0.30
   
$
2.25
   
$
0.52
 
Discontinued operations
   
0.28
     
0.12
     
0.54
     
0.19
 
   
$
1.87
   
$
0.42
   
$
2.79
   
$
0.71
 
                                 
Diluted net income per share:
                               
Continuing operations
 
$
1.55
   
$
0.29
   
$
2.21
   
$
0.51
 
Discontinued operations
   
0.26
     
0.12
     
0.51
     
0.18
 
   
$
1.81
   
$
0.41
   
$
2.72
   
$
0.69
 
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
                               
Basic
   
44,287
     
43,374
     
44,296
     
43,369
 
Diluted
   
45,373
     
44,361
     
45,246
     
44,300
 





 

 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

 
5

 

COMSTOCK RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008
(Unaudited)




   
Common Stock
(Shares)
   
Common Stock –
Par Value
   
Additional
Paid-in Capital
   
Retained
Earnings
   
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
 
Total
 
   
 
(In thousands)
 
                                               
Balance at January 1, 2008
 
$
45,428
   
$
22,714
   
$
386,986
   
$
361,944
   
$
 
$
771,644
 
Exercise of stock options and warrants
   
591
     
296
     
7,982
     
     
   
8,278
 
Stock-based compensation
   
(3
)
   
(2
)
   
5,718
     
     
   
5,716
 
Tax benefit from stock-based compensation
   
     
     
8,632
     
     
   
8,632
 
Net income                                        
   
     
     
     
123,722
     
   
123,722
 
Unrealized hedging losses, net of income taxes
   
     
     
     
     
(25,819  
)
 
(25,819
)
Total comprehensive income
   
     
     
     
     
   
97,903
 
Balance at June 30, 2008
 
$
46,016
   
$
23,008
   
$
409,318
   
$
485,666
   
$
(25,819
)
$
892,173
 






















 



 





The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

 
6

 

COMSTOCK RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
       
   
(In thousands)
 
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
               
Net income
 
$
123,722
   
$
30,775
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Income from discontinued operations
   
(23,892
)
   
(8,405
)
Deferred income taxes
   
52,504
     
11,846
 
Dry hole costs and leasehold impairments
   
2,238
     
2,276
 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
   
85,927
     
57,608
 
Gain on sale of assets
   
(21,204
)
   
 
Debt issuance cost amortization
   
405
     
405
 
Stock-based compensation
   
5,716
     
5,261
 
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
   
(8,632
)
   
(600
)
Unrealized loss on derivatives
   
359
     
 
Increase in accounts receivable
   
(25,316
)
   
(10,839
)
(Decrease) increase in other current assets
   
(1,175
)
   
57
 
Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses
   
10,078
     
28,687
 
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations
   
200,730
     
117,071
 
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Capital expenditures
   
(143,281
)
   
(205,804
)
Proceeds from asset sales
   
113,801
     
 
Net cash used for investing activities from continuing operations
   
(29,480
)
   
(205,804
)
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Borrowings
   
10,000
     
114,000
 
Principal payments on debt
   
(195,000
)
   
 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
   
8,278
     
138
 
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
   
8,632
     
600
 
Debt issuance costs
   
(16
)
   
 
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities from continuing operations
   
(168,106
)
   
114,738
 
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
               
Net cash flows provided by operating activities
   
180,143
     
98,254
 
Net cash flows used for investing activities
   
(117,013
)
   
(123,541
)
Net cash flows provided by (used for) financing activities
   
(63,130
)
   
25,221
 
Net cash used for discontinued operations
   
     
(66
)
                 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
   
3,144
     
25,939
 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
   
5,565
     
1,228
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 
$
8,709
   
$
27,167
 
                 

 

 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
 
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COMSTOCK RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2008
(Unaudited)



(1)  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES –

Basis of Presentation

In management's opinion, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position of Comstock Resources, Inc. and subsidiaries ("Comstock" or the "Company") as of June 30, 2008 and the related results of operations for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 and cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Certain information and disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although Comstock believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.  These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto of the Company included in Comstock's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.

The results of operations for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2008 are not necessarily an indication of the results expected for the full year.

These unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Comstock and subsidiaries in which it has a controlling interest.  Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
 
Comstock's offshore operations have historically been conducted through its subsidiary, Bois d'Arc Energy, Inc. ("Bois d'Arc Energy").  Bois d'Arc Energy has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Stone Energy Corporation ("Stone") in which Bois d'Arc Energy stockholders will exchange each share of Bois d'Arc Energy common stock for $13.65 in cash and 0.165 shares of Stone common stock.  Subsequent to this merger, Comstock's stock ownership of Stone will be less than a controlling interest.  The merger agreement has been approved by the respective boards' of directors of Bois d'Arc Energy and Stone, and the stockholders of Bois d'Arc Energy and Stone will be holding stockholder meetings on August 27, 2008 to consider and vote upon the proposed merger.  The Company has entered into a voting agreement with Stone in which among other matters Comstock has agreed to vote its shares in favor of the merger.  The Company believes it is highly likely that the stockholders of both companies will approve the merger and that the merger will close during the third quarter of 2008.  Accordingly, the Company is presenting the results of the offshore operations of Bois d'Arc Energy as discontinued operations.  Below is the summary financial information of discontinued operations.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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COMSTOCK RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)

Income from discontinued operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 was comprised of the following:

   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
   
2008
   
2007
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Oil and Gas Sales
 
$
147,990
   
$
91,046
   
$
261,256
   
$
167,228
 
Total Operating Expenses
   
(87,039
)
   
(62,630
)
   
(141,126
)
   
(119,192
)
Operating Income From Discontinued Operations
   
60,951
     
28,416
     
120,130
     
48,036
 
Other Income (Expense):
   
(745
)
   
(2,111
)
   
(1,890
)
   
(4,078
)
Income from Discontinued Operations Before Income Taxes
   
60,206
     
26,305
     
118,240
     
43,958
 
Provision for Income Taxes
   
(27,715
)
   
(12,249
)
   
(54,586
)
   
(20,744
)
Minority Interest in Earnings
   
(20,292
)
   
(8,810
)
   
(39,762
)
   
(14,809
)
Income from Discontinued Operations
 
$
12,199
   
$
5,246
   
$
23,892
   
$
8,405
 



Assets and liabilities of discontinued operations as of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 were as follows:


   
June 30,
2008
   
December 31,
2007
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Current Assets
 
$
83,094
   
$
66,302
 
Property and Equipment, Net
   
948,314
     
912,316
 
Other Assets
   
574
     
3,064
 
Total Assets of Discontinued Operations
 
$
1,031,982
   
$
981,682
 
                 
Current Liabilities
 
$
78,924
   
$
47,333
 
Long-term Debt
   
     
80,000
 
Deferred Income Taxes Payable
   
309,739
     
279,808
 
Reserve for Future Abandonment Costs
   
46,112
     
45,094
 
Liabilities of Discontinued Operations
 
$
434,775
   
$
452,235
 
                 
Minority Interest in Bois d'Arc Energy
 
$
311,306
   
$
267,441
 

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to prior periods' financial statements to conform to the current presentation.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
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COMSTOCK RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)

Asset Retirement Obligations

Comstock's asset retirement obligations relate to future plugging and abandonment expenses on its oil and gas properties and related facilities disposal.  The following table summarizes the changes in Comstock's total estimated liability during the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007:

   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
   
(In thousands)
 
                 
Beginning asset retirement obligations 
 
$
7,512
   
$
9,052
 
Accretion expense  
   
227
     
267
 
New wells placed on production and changes in estimates
   
313
     
253
 
Liabilities settled   
   
(497
)
   
(98
)
Future abandonment liability — end of period
 
$
7,555
   
$
9,474
 

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Comstock periodically uses swaps, floors and collars to hedge oil and natural gas prices and interest rates.  Swaps are settled monthly based on differences between the prices specified in the instruments and the settlement prices of futures contracts.  Generally, when the applicable settlement price is less than the price specified in the contract, Comstock receives a settlement from the counter party based on the difference multiplied by the volume or amounts hedged.  Similarly, when the applicable settlement price exceeds the price specified in the contract, Comstock pays the counter party based on the difference.  Comstock generally receives a settlement from the counter party for floors when the applicable settlement price is less than the price specified in the contract, which is based on the difference multiplied by the volume amounts hedged.  For collars, generally Comstock receives a settlement from the counter party when the settlement price is below the floor and pays a settlement to the counter party when the settlement price exceeds the cap.  No settlement occurs when the settlement price falls between the floor and cap.

In January 2008, Comstock entered into natural gas swaps which fix the price at $8.00 per Mmbtu (at the Houston Ship Channel) for 520,000 Mmbtu's per month of production from certain properties in South Texas for the period February 2008 through December 2009.  The Company designated these swaps at their inception as cash flow hedges.  Realized gains and losses are included in oil and natural gas sales in the month of production.  Changes in the fair value of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges to the extent they are effective in offsetting cash flows attributable to the hedged risk are recorded in other comprehensive income until the hedged item is recognized in earnings.  Any change in fair value resulting from ineffectiveness is recognized currently in oil and natural gas sales as unrealized gains (losses).  The Company realized losses of $4.4 million and $4.6 million on the natural gas price swaps during the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively, which are included in oil and gas sales in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.  As of June 30, 2008, the estimated fair value of the Company's derivative financial instruments, which equals their carrying value, was a liability of $40.1 million, of which $29.3 million was classified as current and $10.8 million was classified as long-term.

The Company had no derivative financial instruments outstanding during the six months ended June 30, 2007.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
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COMSTOCK RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)


 
Stock-Based Compensation

Comstock accounts for employee stock-based compensation under the fair value method.  Compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized over the award vesting period.  During the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, the Company recognized $3.1 million and $2.6 million, respectively, in stock-based compensation expense within general and administrative expenses related to stock option and restricted stock grants.  Stock based compensation expense for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 was $5.7 million and $5.3 million, respectively.  The excess income tax benefit realized from the deductions associated with stock-based compensation for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 was $8.6 million and $0.6 million, respectively.

The fair value of stock option grants is estimated on the date of the grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model.  Some of the inputs to the option valuation model are subjective, including assumptions regarding expected stock price volatility.  During the six months ended June 30, 2008, Comstock granted options to purchase 40,000 shares at an exercise price of $54.36 per share.  The fair value of the options awarded was determined to be $19.76 per share.  Assumptions used to value these stock options included expected volatility of 38.9%, expected lives of 4.3 years, a risk-free interest rate of 3.3% and an expected dividend yield of zero.  As of June 30, 2008, total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock options of $2.2 million is expected to be recognized over a period of 2.5 years.  Options outstanding at June 30, 2008 totaled 456,870, of which 305,120 were exercisable.

As of June 30, 2008, Comstock had 1.3 million shares of unvested restricted stock outstanding at a weighted average grant date fair value of $31.58 per share.  Total unrecognized compensation cost related to the unvested restricted stock grants of $25.1 million as of June 30, 2008 is expected to be recognized over a period of 3.5 years.

Income Taxes

Deferred income taxes are provided to reflect the future tax consequences or benefits of differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements using enacted tax rates.  The difference between the Company's customary rate of 35% and the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations is due to the following:

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
   
2008
   
2007
 
Tax at statutory rate                                                                                     
 
35.0%
     
35.0%
     
35.0%
     
35.0%
 
Tax effect of:
                             
Nondeductible stock-based compensation
 
0.4%
     
2.2%
 
   
0.9%
     
3.2%
 
Changes due to tax law changes
 
—%
     
(3.8%
)
   
—%
     
(2.1%
)
State income taxes, net of federal benefit
 
0.7%
     
2.2%
     
0.8%
     
1.8%
 
Other                                                                                
 
0.1%
     
0.5%
     
(0.3%
)
   
—%
 
Effective tax rate                                                                           
 
36.2%
     
36.1%
     
36.4%
     
37.9%
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)

The following is an analysis of consolidated income tax expense from continuing operations:

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
   
2008
   
2007
 
   
(In thousands)
 
       
Current provision   
 
$
2,754
   
$
950
   
$
4,725
   
$
1,795
 
Deferred provision
   
37,273
     
6,362
     
52,504
     
11,846
 
Provision for Income Taxes
 
$
40,027
   
$
7,312
   
$
57,229
   
$
13,641
 


Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is determined without the effect of any outstanding potentially dilutive stock options or unvested restricted stock and diluted earnings per share is determined with the effect of outstanding stock options and unvested restricted stock that are potentially dilutive.  Basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, were determined as follows:
 
   
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
                   
Per
                   
Per
 
   
Income
   
Shares
   
Share
   
Income
   
Shares
   
Share
 
   
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
Basic Earnings Per Share:
                                               
                                                 
Income From Continuing Operations
 
$
70,428
     
44,287
   
$
1.59
   
$
12,971
     
43,374
   
$
0.30
 
                                                 
Income from Discontinued Operations After Income Taxes and Minority Interest
   
12,199
     
44,287
     
0.28
     
5,246
     
43,374
     
0.12
 
                                                 
Net Income                                                        
 
$
82,627
     
44,287
   
$
1.87
   
$
18,217
     
43,374
   
$
0.42
 
                                                 
Diluted Earnings Per Share:
                                               
                                                 
Income from Continuing Operations
 
$
70,428
     
44,287
   
$
1.59
   
$
12,971
     
43,374
   
$
0.30
 
Effect of Dilutive Securities:
                                               
Stock Grants and Options
   
     
1,086
             
     
987
         
                                         
Income from Continuing Operations With Assumed Conversions
 
$
70,428
     
45,373
   
$
1.55
   
$
12,971
     
44,361
   
$
0.29
 
                                                 
Income from Discontinued Operations After Income Taxes and Minority Interest
 
$
12,199
     
45,373
   
$
0.27
   
$
5,246
     
44,361
   
$
0.12
 
Effect of Dilutive Securities:
                                               
Stock Grants and Options
   
(361
)
   
             
(160
)
   
         
Income from Discontinued Operations, After Income Taxes and Minority Interest with Assumed Conversions
   
11,838
     
45,373
     
0.26
     
5,086
     
44,361
     
0.12
 
                                                 
Net Income
 
$
82,266
     
45,373
   
$
1.81
   
$
18,057
     
44,361
   
$
0.41
 


 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)

   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
                   
Per
                   
Per
 
   
Income
   
Shares
   
Share
   
Income
   
Shares
   
Share
 
   
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
Basic Earnings Per Share:
                                               
                                                 
Income From Continuing Operations
 
$
99,830
     
44,296
   
$
2.25
   
$
22,370
     
43,369
   
$
0.52
 
                                                 
Income from Discontinued Operations After Income Taxes and Minority Interest
   
23,892
     
44,296
     
0.54
     
8,405
     
43,369
     
0.19
 
                                                 
Net Income
 
$
123,722
     
44,296
   
$
2.79
   
$
30,775
     
43,369
   
$
0.71
 
                                                 
Diluted Earnings Per Share:
                                       
                                         
Income from Continuing Operations
 
$
99,830
     
44,296
   
$
2.25
   
$
22,370
     
43,369
   
$
0.52
 
Effect of Dilutive Securities:
                                               
Stock Grants and Options
   
     
950
             
     
931
         
                                                 
Income from Continuing Operations With Assumed Conversions
 
$
99,830
     
45,246
   
$
2.21
   
$
22,370
     
44,300
   
$
0.51
 
                                                 
Income from Discontinued Operations After Income Taxes and Minority Interest
 
$
23,892
     
44,246
   
$
0.53
   
$
8,405
     
44,300
   
$
0.19
 
Effect of Dilutive Securities:
                                               
Stock Grants and Options
   
(675
)
   
             
(255
)
   
         
Income from Discontinued Operations After Income Taxes and Minority Interest with Assumed Conversions
   
23,217
     
45,246
     
0.51
     
8,150
     
44,300
     
0.18
 
                                                 
Net Income
 
$
123,047
     
45,246
   
$
2.72
   
$
30,520
     
44,300
   
$
0.69
 

Stock options to purchase common stock at exercise prices in excess of the average actual stock price for the period that were anti-dilutive and that were excluded from the determination of diluted earnings per share are as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
   
2008
   
2007
 
   
(In thousands except per share data)
 
                                 
Weighted average anti-dilutive stock options
   
22
     
256
     
21
     
244
 
Weighted average exercise price
 
$
54.36
   
$
32.48
   
$
43.97
   
$
32.64
 

Fair Value Measurements

In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued SFAS No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements" ("SFAS 157").  This statement establishes a framework for fair value measurements in the financial statements by providing a single definition of fair value, provides guidance on the methods used to estimate fair value and increases disclosures about estimates of fair value.  The Company adopted SFAS 157 and its related amendments for financial assets and liabilities effective as of January 1, 2008.  SFAS 157 will be effective for non-financial assets and liabilities in financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008.
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)

SFAS 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 the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.  SFAS 157 establishes a three-level hierarchy for disclosure to show the extent and level of judgment used to estimate fair value measurements:

Level 1 – Inputs used to measure fair value are unadjusted quoted prices that are available in active markets for the identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date.
Level 2 – Inputs used to measure fair value, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date through correlation with market data, including quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets and quoted prices in markets that are not active.  Level 2 also includes assets and liabilities that are valued using models or other pricing methodologies that do not require significant judgment since the input assumptions used in the models, such as interest rates and volatility factors, are corroborated by readily observable data from actively quoted markets for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
Level 3 – Inputs used to measure fair value are unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and reflect the use of significant management judgment.  These values are generally determined using pricing models for which the assumptions utilize management's estimates of market participant assumptions.

At January 1, 2008, the Company had no financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value.  Accordingly, adoption of SFAS 157 had no impact on the carrying amounts of the Company's assets and liabilities.  As of June 30, 2008, the Company had derivative instruments, in the form of natural gas price swap agreements, which are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis.  The Company's natural gas price swaps are not traded on a public exchange.  The value of natural gas price swap agreements is determined utilizing a discounted cash flow model based on inputs that are not readily available in public markets and, accordingly, these swap agreements have been categorized as Level 3 within the valuation hierarchy.

The following table summarizes the changes in the fair values of the natural gas swaps, which are Level 3 liabilities, for the six months ended June 30, 2008:

   
(In thousands)
 
         
Balance at January 1, 2008
 
$
 
Purchases and settlements (net) 
   
4,269
 
Hedge ineffectiveness  
   
359
 
Total realized or unrealized losses:
       
Included in earnings
   
(4,628
)
Included in other comprehensive income
   
40,080
 
Balance at June 30, 2008
 
$
40,080
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)

Supplementary Information With Respect to the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows –

For the purpose of the consolidated statements of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.  At June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 the Company's cash investments consisted of overnight Eurodollar deposits with a bank.

The following is a summary of cash payments made for interest and income taxes:

   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
Cash Payments -
 
(In thousands)
 
Interest payments
 
$
18,274
   
$
14,200
 
Income tax payments (refunds)
 
$
2,644
   
$
114
 



(2)  LONG-TERM DEBT  –

At June 30, 2008, long-term debt was comprised of the following:

   
(In thousands)
 
Comstock Revolving Bank Credit Facility
 
$
320,000
 
Comstock 6⅞% Senior Notes due 2012
   
175,000
 
   
$
495,000
 

Comstock has a $850.0 million bank credit facility with Bank of Montreal, as the administrative agent.  The credit facility is a five-year revolving credit commitment that matures on December 15, 2011.  Indebtedness under the credit facility is secured by Comstock and its wholly-owned subsidiaries' oil and gas properties and is guaranteed by all of its wholly-owned subsidiaries.  The credit facility is subject to borrowing base availability, which is redetermined semiannually based on the banks' estimates of the future net cash flows of Comstock's oil and natural gas properties.  The borrowing base may be affected by the performance of Comstock's properties and changes in oil and natural gas prices.  The determination of the borrowing base is at the sole discretion of the administrative agent and the bank group.  As of June 30, 2008, the borrowing base was $590.0 million, $270.0 million of which was available.  Borrowings under the credit facility bear interest, based on the utilization of the borrowing base, at Comstock's option at either (1) LIBOR plus 1.0% to 1.75% or (2) the base rate (which is the higher of the prime rate or the federal funds rate) plus 0% to 0.25%.  A commitment fee of 0.25% to 0.375%, based on the utilization of the borrowing base, is payable on the unused borrowing base.  The credit facility contains covenants that, among other things, restrict the payment of cash dividends in excess of $40.0 million, limit the amount of consolidated debt that Comstock may incur and limit the Company's ability to make certain loans and investments.  The only financial covenants are the maintenance of a ratio of current assets, including availability under the bank credit facility, to current liabilities of at least one-to-one and maintenance of a minimum tangible net worth.  The Company was in compliance with these covenants as of June 30, 2008.

(3)  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES 

From time to time, Comstock is involved in certain litigation that arises in the normal course of its operations.  The Company records a loss contingency for these matters when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated.  The Company does not believe the resolution of these matters will have a material effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations.

In connection with its exploration and development activities, the Company contracts for drilling rigs under terms of up to 5 years.  As of June 30, 2008, the Company had commitments for contracted drilling services of $126.4 million.
 

 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)

(4)  SALE OF PROPERTIES 

In June 2008, the Company sold its interests in certain producing properties in East and South Texas and received net proceeds of $113.8 million.  These properties had estimated proved reserves attributable of 44.3 Bcfe and production attributable to these properties averaged 8.4 MMcfe per day during the six months ended June 30, 2008.  Comstock recognized a gain of $21.4 million ($13.9 million after income taxes) on these sales which is included in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.

(5)  CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Comstock Resources, Inc. ("Parent") has $175.0 million of 6⅞% senior notes outstanding which are guaranteed by all of the Parent's wholly-owned subsidiaries.  There are no restrictions on the Parent's ability to obtain funds from any of the guarantor subsidiaries or on a guarantor subsidiary's ability to obtain funds from the Parent or their direct or indirect subsidiaries.  The 6⅞% senior notes are not guaranteed by Bois d'Arc Energy and its subsidiaries (the non-guarantor subsidiaries).  The following condensed consolidating balance sheets, statements of operations and statements of cash flows are provided for the Parent, all guarantor subsidiaries and all non-guarantor subsidiaries.  The information has been presented as if the Parent accounted for its ownership of the guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries using the equity method of accounting.  As a result of the pending sale of the Company's interest in Bois d'Arc Energy, which is expected to close in late August 2008, the balances of Bois d'Arc Energy, which represent all of the Company's offshore operations, are reflected as discontinued operations in these consolidating financial statements.
 
Balance Sheet:
 
As of June 30, 2008
 
   
Comstock Resources
   
Guarantor Subsidiaries
   
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Eliminating Entries
   
Consolidated
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Assets:
                                       
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
$
   
$
8,709  
   
$
—  
   
$
—  
   
$
8,709  
 
Accounts Receivable
   
     
73,964  
     
—  
     
—  
     
73,964  
 
Current Deferred Tax Asset
   
     
10,140  
     
—  
     
—  
     
10,140  
 
Other Current Assets
   
775
     
4,387  
     
—  
     
—  
     
5,162  
 
Total current assets
   
775
     
97,200  
     
—  
     
—  
     
97,975  
 
                                         
Net Property and Equipment
   
3,404
     
1,272,780  
     
—  
     
—  
     
1,276,184  
 
Investment in Subsidiaries
   
565,797
     
—  
     
—  
     
(565,797  
)
   
—  
 
Intercompany Receivables
   
493,377
     
—  
     
—  
     
(493,377  
)
   
—  
 
Other Assets
   
3,554
     
—  
     
—  
     
—  
     
3,554  
 
Assets of Discontinued Operations
   
397,559
     
—  
     
1,006,340  
     
(371,917  
)
   
1,031,982  
 
Total assets
 
$
1,464,466
   
$
1,369,980  
   
$
1,006,340  
   
$
(1,431,091  
)
 
$
2,409,695  
 
                                         
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity:
                                       
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
 
$
9,025  
   
$
87,583  
   
$
—  
   
$
—  
   
$
96,608  
 
Derivatives
   
     
29,331  
     
—  
     
—  
     
29,331  
 
Total current liabilities
   
9,025
     
116,914  
     
—  
     
—  
     
125,939  
 
                                         
Long-term Debt
   
495,000
     
—  
     
—  
     
—  
     
495,000  
 
Intercompany Payables
   
     
493,377  
     
—  
     
(493,377  
)
   
—  
 
Deferred Income Taxes Payable
   
(2,705
)
   
134,903  
     
—  
     
—  
     
132,198  
 
Derivatives
   
     
10,749  
     
—  
     
—  
     
10,749  
 
Reserve for Future Abandonment Costs
   
     
7,555  
     
—  
     
—  
     
7,555  
 
Liabilities of Discontinued Operations
   
45,156
     
66,502  
     
323,117  
     
—  
     
434,775  
 
Minority Interest in Discontinued Operations
   
     
—  
     
—  
     
311,306  
     
311,306  
 
Total liabilities
   
546,476
     
830,000  
     
323,117  
     
(182,071  
)
   
1,517,522  
 
Stockholders' Equity
   
917,990
     
539,980  
     
683,223  
     
(1,249,020  
)
   
892,173  
 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
$
1,464,466
   
$
1,369,980  
   
$
1,006,340  
   
$
(1,431,091  
)
 
$
2,409,695  
 

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)

Balance Sheet:
 
As of December 31, 2007
 
   
Comstock Resources
   
Guarantor Subsidiaries
   
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Eliminating Entries
   
Consolidated
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Assets:
                                       
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
$
   
$
5,565  
   
$
—  
   
$
—  
   
$
5,565  
 
Accounts Receivable
   
     
48,651  
     
—  
     
—  
     
48,651  
 
Other Current Assets
   
1,546
     
2,441  
     
—  
     
—  
     
3,987  
 
Total current assets
   
1,546
     
56,657  
     
—  
     
—  
     
58,203  
 
                                         
Net property and equipment
   
3,222
     
1,307,337  
     
—  
     
—  
     
1,310,559  
 
Investment in subsidiaries
   
447,473
     
—  
     
—  
     
(447,473  
)
   
—  
 
Intercompany receivables
   
674,688
     
—  
     
—  
     
(674,688  
)
   
—  
 
Other assets
   
3,943
     
—  
     
—  
     
—  
     
3,943  
 
Assets of Discontinued Operations
   
360,103
     
—  
     
956,636  
     
(335,057  
)
   
981,682  
 
Total assets
 
$
1,490,975
   
$
1,363,994  
   
$
956,636  
   
$
(1,457,218  
)
 
$
2,354,387  
 
                                         
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity:
                                       
Accounts Payable
 
$
17  
   
$
71,562  
   
$
—  
   
$
—  
   
$
71,579  
 
Accrued Expenses
   
10,698
     
1,190  
     
—  
     
—  
     
11,888  
 
Total current liabilities
   
10,715
     
72,752  
     
—  
     
—  
     
83,467  
 
                                         
Long-term Debt
   
680,000
     
—  
     
—  
     
—  
     
680,000  
 
Intercompany Payables
   
     
674,688  
     
—  
     
(674,688  
)
   
—  
 
Deferred Income Taxes Payable
   
(2,979
)
   
95,067  
     
—  
     
—  
     
92,088  
 
Reserve for Future Abandonment Costs
   
     
7,512  
     
—  
     
—  
     
7,512  
 
Liabilities Of Discontinued Operations
   
31,595
     
66,502  
     
354,138  
     
—  
     
452,235  
 
Minority Interest in Discontinued Operations
   
     
—  
     
—  
     
267,441  
     
267,441  
 
Total liabilities
   
719,331
     
916,521  
     
354,138  
     
(407,247  
)
   
1,582,743  
 
Stockholders' Equity
   
771,644
     
447,473  
     
602,498  
     
(1,049,971  
)
   
771,644  
 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
$
1,490,975
   
$
1,363,994  
   
$
956,636  
   
$
(1,457,218  
)
 
$
2,354,387  
 



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 



 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)

Statement of Operations:
     
   
Three Months Ended June 30, 2008
 
   
Comstock Resources
   
Guarantor Subsidiaries
   
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Eliminating Entries
   
       Consolidated
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Revenues:
                                       
Oil and gas sales
 
$
   
$
172,022  
   
$
—  
   
$
—  
   
$
172,022  
 
Gain on sale of assets
   
     
21,444  
     
—  
     
—  
     
21,444  
 
Operating expenses:
                                       
Oil and gas operating
   
     
23,362  
     
—  
     
—  
     
23,362  
 
Exploration
   
     
—  
     
—  
     
—  
     
—  
 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
   
141
     
44,281  
     
—  
     
—  
     
44,422  
 
General and administrative, net
   
9,483
     
(2,561  
)
   
—  
     
—  
     
6,922  
 
Total operating expenses
   
9,624
     
65,082  
     
—  
     
—  
     
74,706  
 
Operating income from continuing operations
   
(9,624  
)
   
128,384  
     
—  
     
—  
     
118,760  
 
Other income (expenses):
                                       
Interest income
   
5,316
     
205  
     
—  
     
(5,316  
)
   
205  
 
Other income
   
     
36  
     
—  
     
—  
     
36  
 
Interest expense
   
(8,546
)
   
(5,316  
)
   
—  
     
5,316  
     
(8,546  
)
Total other income (expenses)
 
776
(3,230
)
   
(5,075  
)
   
—  
     
—  
     
(8,305  
)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in earnings
   
(12,854
)
   
123,309  
     
—  
     
—  
     
110,455  
 
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
   
79,462
     
—  
     
—  
     
(79,462  
)
   
—  
 
Provision for income taxes
   
3,820
     
(43,847  
)
   
—  
     
—  
     
(40,027  
)
Income from continuing operations
 
70,4
70,428
     
79,462  
     
—  
     
(79,462  
)
   
70,428  
 
Income from discontinuing operations after income taxes and minority interest
   
12,199
     
—  
     
39,768  
     
(39,768
)
   
12,199  
 
Net income
 
$
82,627
   
$
79,462  
   
$
39,768  
   
$
(119,230
)
 
$
82,627  
 

   
Three Months Ended June 30, 2007
 
   
Comstock Resources
   
Guarantor Subsidiaries
   
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Eliminating Entries
   
       Consolidated
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Revenues:
                                       
Oil and gas sales
 
$
   
$
83,160  
   
$
—  
   
$
—  
   
$
83,160  
 
Operating expenses:
                                       
Oil and gas operating
   
     
17,624  
     
—  
     
—  
     
17,624  
 
Exploration
   
     
1,878  
     
—  
     
—  
     
1,878  
 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
   
114
     
30,134  
     
—  
     
—  
     
30,248  
 
General and administrative, net
   
7,993
     
(2,405  
)
   
—  
     
—  
     
5,588  
 
Total operating expenses
   
8,107  
     
47,231  
     
 
             
55,338  
 
Operating income from continuing operations
   
(8,107
)
   
35,929  
     
—  
     
—  
     
27,822  
 
Other income (expenses):
                                       
Interest income
   
1,443
     
197  
     
—  
     
(1,443  
)
   
197  
 
Other income
   
     
39  
     
—  
     
—  
     
39  
 
Interest expense
   
(7,775
)
   
(1,443  
)
   
—  
     
1,443  
     
(7,775  
)
Total other income (expenses)
   
(6,332
)
   
(1,207  
)
   
—  
     
—  
     
(7,539  
)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in earnings
   
(14,439
)
   
34,722  
     
—  
     
—  
     
20,283  
 
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
   
20,450
     
—  
     
—  
     
(20,450  
)
   
—  
 
Provision for income taxes
   
6,960
     
(14,272  
)
   
—  
     
—  
     
(7,312  
)
Income from continuing operations
   
12,971
     
20,450  
     
—  
     
(20,450  
)
   
12,971  
 
Income from discontinuing operations after income taxes and minority interest
   
5,246
     
—  
     
17,431  
     
(17,431
)
   
5,246  
 
Net income
 
$
18,217
   
$
20,450  
   
$
17,431  
   
$
(37,881
)
 
$
18,217  
 

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)

Statement of Operations:
     
   
Six Months Ended June 30, 2008
 
   
Comstock Resources
   
Guarantor Subsidiaries
   
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Eliminating Entries
   
       Consolidated
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Revenues:
                                       
Oil and gas sales
 
$
   
$
299,743  
   
$
—  
   
$
—  
   
$
299,743  
 
Gain on sale of assets (loss)
   
     
21,204  
     
—  
     
—  
     
21,204  
 
Operating expenses:
                                       
Oil and gas operating
   
     
44,564  
     
—  
     
—  
     
44,564  
 
Exploration
   
     
2,238  
     
—  
     
—  
     
2,238  
 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
   
275
     
85,652  
     
—  
     
—  
     
85,927  
 
General and administrative, net
   
18,464
     
(5,378  
)
   
—  
     
—  
     
13,086  
 
Total operating expenses
   
18,739
     
127,076  
     
—  
     
—  
     
145,815  
 
Operating income from continuing operations
   
(18,739  
)
   
193,871  
     
—  
     
—  
     
175,132  
 
Other income (expenses):
                                       
Interest income
   
10,870
     
366  
     
—  
     
(10,870  
)
   
366  
 
Other income
   
     
58  
     
—  
     
—  
     
58  
 
Interest expense
   
(18,496
)
   
(10,871  
)
   
—  
     
10,870  
     
(18,497  
)
Total other income (expenses)
   
(7,626
)
   
(10,447  
)
   
—  
     
—  
     
(18,073  
)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in earnings
 
776
(26,365
)
   
183,424  
     
—  
     
—  
     
157,059  
 
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
   
118,324
     
—  
     
—  
     
(118,324  
)
   
—  
 
Provision for income taxes
   
7,871
     
(65,100  
)
   
—  
     
—  
     
(57,229  
)
Income from continuing operations
   
99,830
     
118,324  
     
—  
     
(118,234  
)
   
99,830  
 
Income from discontinuing operations after income taxes and minority interest
   
23,892
     
—  
     
77,917  
     
(77,917  
)
   
23,892  
 
Net income
 
$
123,722
   
$
118,324  
   
$
77,917  
   
$
(196,241
)
 
$
123,722  
 

   
Six Months Ended June 30, 2007
 
   
Comstock Resources
   
Guarantor Subsidiaries
   
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Eliminating Entries
   
       Consolidated
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Revenues:
                                       
Oil and gas sales
 
$
   
$
153,007  
   
$
—  
   
$
—  
   
$
153,007  
 
Operating expenses:
                                       
Oil and gas operating
   
     
31,679  
     
—  
     
—  
     
31,679  
 
Exploration
   
     
2,276  
     
—  
     
—  
     
2,276  
 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
   
208
     
57,400  
     
—  
     
—  
     
57,608  
 
General and administrative, net
   
16,530
     
(4,692  
)
   
—  
     
—  
     
11,838  
 
Total operating expenses
   
16,738  
     
86,663  
     
—  
     
—  
     
103,401  
 
Operating income from continuing operations
   
(16,738
)
   
66,344  
     
—  
     
—  
     
49,606  
 
Other income (expenses):
                                       
Interest income
   
1,381
     
388  
     
—  
     
(1,381  
)
   
388  
 
Other income
           
77  
     
—  
     
—  
     
77  
 
Interest expense
   
(14,059
)
   
(1,382  
)
   
—  
     
1,381  
     
(14,060  
)
Total other income (expenses)
   
(12,678
)
   
(917  
)
   
—  
     
—  
     
(13,595  
)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in earnings
   
(29,416
)
   
65,427  
     
—  
     
—  
     
36,011  
 
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
   
42,795
     
—  
     
—  
     
(42,795   
)
   
—  
 
Provision for income taxes
   
8,991
     
(22,632  
)
   
—  
     
—  
     
(13,641  
)
Income from continuing operations
   
22,370
     
42,795  
     
—  
     
(42,795  
)
   
22,370  
 
Income from discontinuing operations after income taxes and minority interest
   
8,405
     
—  
     
29,304  
     
(29,304
)
   
8,405  
 
Net income
 
$
30,775
   
$
42,795  
   
$
29,304  
   
$
(72,099
)
 
$
30,775  
 
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)

Statement of Cash Flows:
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2008
 
   
Comstock
Resources
   
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Consolidated
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities from Continuing Operations
 
$
(35,005
)
 
$
235,735
   
$
   
$
200,730
 
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
                               
Capital expenditures
   
(457
)
   
(142,824
)
   
     
(143,281
)
Proceeds from sale of assets
   
     
113,801
     
     
113,801
 
Net Cash Used for Investing Activities from Continuing Operations
   
(457
)
   
(29,023
)
   
     
(29,480
)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
                               
Borrowings
   
10,000
     
     
     
10,000
 
Principal payments on debt
   
(195,000
)
   
     
     
(195,000
)
Advances to (from) parent
   
203,568
     
(203,568
)
   
     
 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
   
8,278
     
     
     
8,278
 
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
   
8,632
     
     
     
8,632
 
Other
   
(16
)
   
     
     
(16
)
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities from Continuing Operations
   
35,462
     
(203,568
)
   
     
(168,106
)
Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations:
                               
Net cash flows provided by operating activities
   
     
     
180,143
     
180,143
 
Net cash flows used for investing activities
   
     
     
(117,013
)
   
(117,013
)
Net cash flows provided by (used for) financing activities
   
     
     
(63,130
)
   
(63,130
)
Net Cash Flow from Discontinued Operations
   
     
     
     
 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
   
     
3,144
     
     
3,144
 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
   
     
5,565
     
     
5,565
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 
$
   
$
8,709
   
$
   
$
8,709
 

 
   
Six Months Ended June 30, 2007
 
   
Comstock
Resources
   
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Consolidated
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities from Continuing Operations
 
$
(19,153
)
 
$
136,224
   
$
   
$
117,071
 
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
                               
Capital expenditures
   
(681
)
   
(205,123
)
   
     
(205,804
)
Net Cash Used for Investing Activities from Continuing Operations
   
(681
)
   
(205,123
)
   
     
(205,804
)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
                     
 
       
Borrowings
   
114,000
     
     
     
114,000
 
Advances to (from) parent
   
(94,838
)
   
94,838
     
     
 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
   
138
     
     
     
138
 
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
   
600
     
     
     
600
 
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities from Continuing Operations
   
19,900
     
94,838
     
     
114,738
 
Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations:
                               
Net cash flows provided by operating activities
   
     
     
98,254
     
98,254
 
Net cash flows used for investing activities
   
(66
)
   
     
(123,475
)
   
(123,541
)
Net cash flows provided by (used for) financing activities
   
     
     
25,221
     
25,221
 
Net Cash Flow used for Discontinued Operations
   
(66
)
   
     
     
(66
)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
   
     
25,939
     
     
25,939
 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
   
     
1,228
     
     
1,228
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 
$
   
$
27,167
   
$
   
$
27,167
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS' REVIEW REPORT






We have reviewed the consolidated balance sheet of Comstock Resources, Inc. (a Nevada corporation) and subsidiaries (the Company) as of June 30, 2008, and the related consolidated statements of operations for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, the consolidated statement of stockholders' equity for the six months ended June 30, 2008, and the consolidated statements of cash flows for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007.  These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.

We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters.  It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole.  Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements referred to above for them to be in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet of Comstock Resources, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2007, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the year then ended [not presented herein], and in our report dated February 28, 2008, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements and included an explanatory paragraph regarding the Company's adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), Share Based Payment, effective January 1, 2006.  On April 30, 2008, the Company entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger with Stone Energy Corporation, which resulted in Bois d'Arc Energy, Inc. being classified as discontinued operations, resulting in the revision of the December 31, 2007 consolidated balance sheet. We have not audited the revised consolidated balance sheet reflecting the reclassifications for discontinued operations.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Dallas, Texas
August 8, 2008
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
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ITEM 2:  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

This report contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in our forward-looking statements due to many factors.  The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in this report and in our annual report filed on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.

Discontinued Operations
 
Our offshore operations have historically been conducted through our subsidiary, Bois d'Arc Energy, Inc. ("Bois d'Arc Energy").  Bois d'Arc Energy has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Stone Energy Corporation ("Stone") in which Bois d'Arc Energy stockholders will exchange their shares of Bois d'Arc Energy common stock for a combination of cash and common shares of Stone.  The merger agreement has been approved by the respective boards' of directors of Bois d'Arc Energy and Stone, and the stockholders of Bois d'Arc Energy and Stone will be holding stockholder meetings to consider and vote upon the proposed merger on August 27, 2008.  We have entered into a voting agreement with Stone in which among other matters we have agreed to vote our shares in favor of the merger.  We believe it is highly likely that the stockholders of both companies will approve this merger and that this merger will close during the third quarter of 2008.  Accordingly, we are presenting in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations the results of offshore operations of Bois d'Arc Energy as discontinued operations.
Results of Operations

   
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
   
2008
   
2007
 
   
(In thousands, except per unit amounts)
 
Net Production Data:
                               
Natural Gas (Mmcf)
   
13,682
     
9,215
     
26,812
     
17,850
 
Oil (Mbbls)
   
268
     
255
     
511
     
506
 
Natural Gas equivalent (Mmcfe)
   
15,292
     
10,746
     
29,878
     
20,886
 
                                 
Revenues:
                               
Natural Gas sales
 
$
148,180
   
$
68,849
   
$
256,373
   
$
126,642
 
Hedging losses
   
(4,384
)
   
     
(4,628
)
   
 
Total natural gas sales including hedging
   
143,796
     
68,849
     
251,745
     
126,642
 
Oil sales
   
28,226
     
14,311
     
47,998
     
26,365
 
Total oil and gas sales
 
$
172,022
   
$
83,160
   
$
299,743
   
$
153,007
 
                                 
Expenses:
                               
Oil and gas operating expenses(1)
 
$
23,362
   
$
17,624
   
$
44,564
   
$
31,679
 
Exploration expense
 
$
   
$
1,878
   
$
2,238
   
$
2,276
 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
 
$
44,422
   
$
30,248
   
$
85,927
   
$
57,608
 
                                 
Average Sales Price:
                               
Oil (per Bbl)
 
$
105.16
   
$
56.10
   
$
93.92
   
$
52.10
 
Natural gas (per Mcf)
 
$
10.83
   
$
7.47
   
$
9.56
   
$
7.09
 
Natural gas including hedging (per Mcf)
 
$
10.51
   
$
7.47
   
$
9.39
   
$
7.09
 
Average equivalent (Mcfe)
 
$
11.54
   
$
7.74
   
$
10.19
   
$
7.33
 
Average equivalent including hedging (Mcfe)
 
$
11.25
   
$
7.74
   
$
10.03
   
$
7.33
 
                                 
Expenses ($ per Mcfe):
                               
Oil and gas operating(1)
 
$
1.53
   
$
1.64
   
$
1.49
   
$
1.52
 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization(2)
 
$
2.89
   
$
2.80
   
$
2.87
   
$
2.75
 
 
            
(1)      Includes lease operating costs and production and ad valorem taxes.
(2)      Represents depreciation, depletion and amortization of oil and gas properties only.
 

 
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Revenues –

Oil and gas sales from our continuing onshore properties increased $88.8 million to $172.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 from $83.2 million for the second quarter of 2007.  This increase resulted from higher production and from higher crude oil and natural gas prices.  Our production in the second quarter of 2008 increased to 15.3 Bcfe, a 42% increase over production of 10.7 Bcfe in the second quarter of 2007.  The production increase was attributable to our development drilling activity and a producing property acquisition in South Texas which was completed in December 2007.  Our average realized crude oil price increased by 87% and our average realized natural gas price increased by 41% in the second quarter of 2008 as compared to the second quarter of 2007.  Our natural gas sales for the three months ended June 30, 2008 have been reduced by a loss of $4.4 million from our hedging activities.

Oil and gas sales from our continuing onshore properties increased $146.7 million to $299.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 from $153.0 million for the first six months of 2007.  Our production in the first six months of 2008 increased to 29.9 Bcfe or 43% higher than production of 20.9 Bcfe in the first six months of 2007.  The production increase was attributable to our development drilling and the recent acquisition.  Our average realized crude oil price increased by 80% and our average realized natural gas price increased by 32% in the first six months of 2008 as compared to the first six months of 2007.

The 2008 second quarter and six months financial results include a $21.4 million gain on the sales of certain properties in East and South Texas for which we received net proceeds of $113.8 million.  The sales closed in June 2008.
 
Costs and Expenses - -
 
Our oil and gas operating expenses, including production taxes, increased $5.8 million (33%) to $23.4 million in the second quarter of 2008 from $17.6 million in the second quarter of 2007.  Oil and gas operating expenses per equivalent Mcf produced for our continuing onshore operations decreased $0.11 (7%) to $1.53 in the second quarter of 2008 from $1.64 in the second quarter of 2007.  Oil and gas operating expenses also increased $12.9 million (41%) to $44.6 million in the first six months of 2008 from $31.7 million in the first six months of 2007.  Oil and gas operating expenses per Mcfe produced decreased $0.03 to $1.49 for the six months ended June 30, 2008 from $1.52 for the same period in 2007. These increases in operating costs reflect our higher production and the impact of higher oil and natural gas prices on production and severance taxes.
 
Exploration expense of $2.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 relates primarily to an exploratory dryhole drilled in South Texas.  Exploration expense in the first six months of 2007 of $2.3 million is mainly associated with exploratory dry holes drilled in Mississippi.
 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization ("DD&A") increased $14.2 million (47%) to $44.4 million in the second quarter of 2008 from DD&A expense of $30.2 million in the second quarter of 2007.  Our DD&A per equivalent Mcf produced increased $0.09 to $2.89 for the three months ended June 30, 2008 from $2.80 for the three months ended June 30, 2007.  DD&A for the first six months of 2008 increased $28.3 million (49%) to $85.9 million from $57.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007.  Our DD&A rate per Mcfe for the first six months of 2008 of $2.87 increased $0.12 (4%) above the DD&A rate of $2.75 for the first six months of 2007.  These increases primarily reflect our higher production during 2008 and the higher capitalized costs associated with our drilling program and our acquisition completed in 2007.
 
General and administrative expense, which is reported net of overhead reimbursements, increased by $1.3 million to $6.9 million for the second quarter of 2008 as compared to general and administrative expense of $5.6 million for the second quarter of 2007.  Included in general and administrative expense is stock-based compensation of $3.1 million and $2.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.  For the first six months of 2008, general and administrative expense increased to $13.1 million from $11.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007.  Included in general and administrative expense is stock-based compensation of $5.7 million and $5.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.  Increases in general and administrative expenses in 2008 primarily reflect the additional personnel we have added.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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Interest expense increased $0.7 million (10%) to $8.5 million for the second quarter of 2008 from interest expense of $7.8 million in the second quarter of 2007.  The increase was primarily due to increased borrowings under our bank credit facility during the second quarter of 2008 which was partially offset by lower interest rates.  The average borrowings outstanding increased to $494.3 million during the second quarter of 2008 as compared to $261.3 million in the second quarter of 2007.  The average interest rate we were charged on the outstanding borrowings under our credit facility decreased to 4.2% in the second quarter of 2008 as compared to 6.6% in the second quarter of 2007.  Interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2008 increased $4.4 million (32%) to $18.5 million from $14.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007.  The increase is attributable to higher average borrowings under the bank credit facility which was partially offset by lower interest rates.  Average borrowings outstanding increased to $504.0 million during the first six months of 2008 as compared to $227.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007.  The average interest rate under our bank credit facility decreased to 4.7% in the first six months of 2008 as compared to 6.5% in the first six months of 2007.

Income tax expense related to continuing operations increased by $32.7 million to $40.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to $7.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007.  Income tax expense related to continuing operations increased $43.6 to $57.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 from $13.6 million for the first six months of 2007.  Higher income tax expenses in 2008 are primarily due to our higher income from continuing operations.

We reported income from continuing operations of $70.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008, as compared to $13.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007.  The income per diluted share from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2008 was $1.55 on weighted average diluted shares outstanding of 45.4 million as compared to $0.29 for the second quarter of 2007 on weighted average diluted shares outstanding of 44.4 million.  Net income from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $99.8 million, as compared to net income from continuing operations of $22.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007.  Income per share from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $2.21 on weighted average diluted shares outstanding of 45.2 million as compared to net income per share from continuing operations of $0.51 on weighted average diluted shares outstanding of 44.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007.  The higher net income in 2008 results from higher oil and gas sales reflecting increased production and significantly higher oil and natural gas prices received.  Higher revenues were only partially offset by higher operating costs, DD&A expense and general and administrative expense.

Income from discontinued operations of $12.2 million in the three months ended June 30, 2008 was $7.0 million (133%) higher than income from discontinued operations during the three months ended June 30, 2007.  Income from discontinued operations increased $15.5 million (184%) to $23.9 million during the first six months of 2008 as compared to $8.4 million for the first six months of 2007.  The increases in income from discontinued operations in 2008 reflect the higher oil and gas prices in 2008 offset in part by higher operating and exploration expenses of the offshore operations.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Funding for our activities has historically been provided by our operating cash flow, debt or equity financings or asset dispositions.  For the six months ended June 30, 2008, our primary sources of funds were net cash flow from continuing operations of $200.7 million, and net proceeds from asset sales of $113.8 million.  Our net cash flow from continuing operating activities increased $83.6 million (71%) in the first six months of 2008 from $117.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007.  This increase is primarily due to the higher revenues we had in the first six months of 2008 driven by the 43% increase in our oil and gas production and higher oil and natural gas prices.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
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Our primary needs for capital, in addition to funding our ongoing operations, relate to the acquisition, development and exploration of our oil and gas properties and the repayment of our debt.  In the first six months of 2008, we incurred capital expenditures of $145.9 million primarily for our acquisition, development and exploration activities.  We used the proceeds from the asset sales and operating cash flow not used to fund our capital expenditures to reduce borrowings outstanding under our bank credit facility by $185.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2008.

The following table summarizes our capital expenditure activity, on an accrual basis, for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007:

   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
   
(In thousands)
 
                 
Acquisitions of producing oil and gas properties
 
$
   
$
31,965
 
Leasehold costs
   
21,474
     
4,741
 
Development drilling
   
110,369
     
154,522
 
Exploratory drilling
   
2,708
     
7,589
 
Other development
   
11,302
     
3,318
 
     
145,853
     
202,135
 
Other
   
491
     
678
 
   
$
146,344
   
$
202,813
 

The timing of most of our capital expenditures is discretionary because we have no material long-term capital expenditure commitments except for commitments for contract drilling services.  Consequently, we have a significant degree of flexibility to adjust the level of our capital expenditures as circumstances warrant.  As of June 30, 2008 we have contracted for the services of drilling rigs through January 2012 at an aggregate cost of $126.4 million.  We have obligations to incur future payments for dismantlement, abandonment and restoration costs of oil and gas properties.  These payments are currently estimated to be incurred primarily after 2011.  We record a separate liability for the fair value of these asset retirement obligations which totaled $7.6 million as of June 30, 2008.

We spent $145.9 million and $170.2 million on our development and exploration activities during the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.  We expect to spend approximately $410.0 million for development and exploration projects during 2008.  Development and exploration activities are funded primarily with operating cash flow and with borrowings under our bank credit facility.

In June, 2008 we sold certain oil and gas producing properties in East and South Texas for net proceeds of $113.8 million.  We used the proceeds to repay outstanding debt under our bank credit facility.

We have a $850.0 million bank credit facility with the Bank of Montreal, as the administrative agent.  The credit facility is a five-year revolving credit commitment that matures on December 15, 2011.  The credit facility is subject to borrowing base availability, which is redetermined semiannually based on the banks' estimates of the future net cash flows of our oil and natural gas properties.  The borrowing base may be affected by the performance of our properties and changes in oil and natural gas prices.  As of June 30, 2008 the borrowing base was $590.0 million, $270.0 million of which was available.  Indebtedness under the bank credit facility is secured by substantially all of our wholly-owned subsidiaries' oil and gas properties and is guaranteed by all of our wholly-owned subsidiaries.  Borrowings under the credit facility bear interest, based on the utilization of the borrowing base, at our option of either LIBOR plus 1.0% to 1.75% or the base rate (which is the higher of the prime rate or the federal funds rate) plus 0% to 0.5%.  A commitment fee of 0.25% to 0.375% based on the utilization of the borrowing base is payable on the unused borrowing base.  The credit facility contains covenants that, among other things, restrict the payment of cash dividends in excess of $40.0 million, limit the amount of consolidated debt that we may incur and limit our ability to make certain loans and investments.  The only financial covenants are the maintenance of a current ratio and maintenance of a minimum tangible net worth.  We were in compliance with these covenants as of June 30, 2008.  We also have $175.0 million of 6⅞% senior notes due March 1, 2012, with interest payable semiannually on each March 1 and June 1.  The notes are unsecured obligations and are guaranteed by all of our wholly owned subsidiaries.
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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We believe that our cash flow from operations and available borrowings under our bank credit facilities will be sufficient to fund our operations and future growth as contemplated under our current business plan.  However, if our plans or assumptions change or if our assumptions prove to be inaccurate, we may be required to seek additional capital.  We cannot provide any assurance that we will be able to obtain such capital, or if such capital is available, that we will be able to obtain it on terms acceptable to us.

Critical Accounting Policies

The information included in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Critical Accounting Policies" in our annual report filed on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 is incorporated herein by reference.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements" ("SFAS 157").  This statement establishes a framework for fair value measurements in the financial statements by providing a single definition of fair value, provides guidance on the methods used to estimate fair value and increases disclosures about estimates of fair value.  We adopted SFAS 157 and its related amendments for financial assets and liabilities effective as of January 1, 2008.  See Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements.  Adoption of SFAS 157 had no impact on the carrying values of our assets and liabilities.  SFAS 157 will be effective for non-financial assets and liabilities in financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141R, "Business Combinations" ("SFAS 141R") which requires measurements based on fair value as determined under the provisions of SFAS 157 and is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008.  SFAS 141R establishes accounting and reporting standards for how the acquirer of a business recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree.  This statement also provides guidance for recognizing and measuring the goodwill acquired in the business combination and determines what information to disclose to enable users of the financial statement to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination.  SFAS 141R will impact the accounting and disclosures for any business combinations we engage in after January 1, 2009.  However, the nature and magnitude of the specific effects will depend upon the nature, terms and size of the acquisitions we consummate after that date.

In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, "Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities – An Amendment of FASB Statement No. 133" ("SFAS 161").  This standard applies to derivative instruments, nonderivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedging instruments and related hedged items accounted for under SFAS 133.  SFAS 161 does not change the accounting for derivatives and hedging activities, but requires enhanced disclosures concerning the effect on the financial statements from their use.  SFAS 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008.  Currently, we do not have any instruments that would be impacted by this standard.

In June 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position ("FSP") EITF 03-6-1, "Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities."  Under the provisions of this standard, unvested awards of share-based payments with rights to receive dividends or dividend equivalents are considered "participating securities" for purposes of calculating earnings per share.  As a result, these participating securities will be included in the weighted average number of shares outstanding used to determine basic earnings per share.  This FSP is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those years.  All prior period earnings per share data presented in financial reports after the effective date shall be adjusted retrospectively to conform with the provisions of this FSP.  Early application is not permitted.  Currently, we do not anticipate that adoption of the FSP will have a significant impact on our previously reported basic earnings per share amounts.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
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ITEM 3:  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

Oil and Natural Gas Prices

Our financial condition, results of operations and capital resources are highly dependent upon the prevailing market prices of oil and natural gas.  These commodity prices are subject to wide fluctuations and market uncertainties due to a variety of factors, some of which are beyond our control.  Factors influencing oil and natural gas prices include the level of global demand for crude oil, the foreign supply of oil and natural gas, the establishment of and compliance with production quotas by oil exporting countries, weather conditions that determine the demand for natural gas, the price and availability of alternative fuels and overall economic conditions.  It is impossible to predict future oil and natural gas prices with any degree of certainty.  Sustained weakness in oil and natural gas prices may adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations, and may also reduce the amount of oil and natural gas reserves that we can produce economically.  Any reduction in our oil and natural gas reserves, including reductions due to price fluctuations, can have an adverse effect on our ability to obtain capital for our exploration and development activities.  Similarly, any improvements in oil and natural gas prices can have a favorable impact on our financial condition, results of operations and capital resources.  Based on our oil and natural gas production for the six months ended June 30, 2008, a $1.00 change in the price per barrel of oil would have resulted in a change in our cash flow for such period by approximately $0.5 million and a $1.00 change in the price per Mcf of natural gas would have changed our cash flow by approximately $23.2 million.

We hedge a portion of our price risks associated with our natural gas sales.  As of June 30, 2008, our outstanding natural gas price swap agreements had a fair value loss of $40.1 million.  A change in the fair value of our natural gas swaps that would result from a 10% change in commodities prices at June 30, 2008 would be $7.1 million.  Such a change in fair value could be a gain or a loss depending on whether prices increase or decrease.

Because our swap agreements have been designated as hedge derivatives, changes in their fair value generally are reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss until the related sale of production occurs.  At that time, the realized hedge derivative gain or loss is transferred to oil and gas sales in the consolidated income statement.  None of our derivative contracts have margin requirements or collateral provisions that could require funding prior to the scheduled cash settlement date.

Interest Rates

At June 30, 2008, we had total long-term debt of $495.0 million.  Of this amount, $175.0 million bears interest at a fixed rate of 6⅞%.  We had $320.0 million outstanding under our bank credit facilities, which bear interest at a fluctuating rate that is linked to LIBOR or the corporate base rate, at our option.  Any increases in these interest rates can have an adverse impact on our results of operations and cash flow.  Based on borrowings outstanding at June 30, 2008, a 100 basis point change in interest rates would change our interest expense for the six month period ended June 30, 2008 by approximately $1.6 million.

ITEM 4:  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As of June 30, 2008, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934).  Based on this evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2008 to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports filed or submitted by us under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.  There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2008, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 4:
SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

(a)  
Our annual meeting of stockholders was held in Frisco, Texas at 10:00 a.m., local time, on May 13, 2008.
(b)  
Proxies for the meeting were solicited pursuant to Regulation 14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  There was no solicitation in opposition to the nominees listed in the proxy statement for election as Class B directors and such nominees were elected.
(c)  
Out of a total 45,550,245 shares of our common stock outstanding and entitled to vote, 41,434,802 shares were present at the meeting in person or by proxy, representing approximately 91% of the outstanding shares.  Matters voted upon at the meeting were as follows:

       (i)     Two Class B directors were reelected to our board of directors.  The vote tabulation was as follows:

Nominee
 
        For
 
     Withheld
M. Jay Allison
 
        40,111,548
 
     1,323,254
David W. Sledge        
 
        40,107,530
 
     1,327,272

Our other directors whose term of office as a director continued after the meeting are as follows:

Class A Directors
 
Class C Directors
Cecil E. Martin
 
Roland O. Burns
Nancy E. Underwood
 
David K. Lockett
 
       (ii)   The appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2008 was ratified by a vote of 41,361,213 shares for, 59,620 shares against and 13,969 shares abstaining.

ITEM 6:
EXHIBITS
     
Exhibit No.
 
Description
     
15.1*
 
Awareness Letter of Ernst & Young LLP.
 
31.1*
 
Section 302 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer.
 
31.2*
 
Section 302 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer.
 
32.1*
 
Certification for the Chief Executive Officer as required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
32.2*
 
Certification for the Chief Financial Officer as required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
     
*  Filed herewith.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

         
 
COMSTOCK RESOURCES, INC.
 
     
     
Date:           August 8, 2008
/s/ M. JAY ALLISON
 
 
M. Jay Allison, Chairman, President and Chief
 
 
Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
         
     
Date:           August 8, 2008
/s/ ROLAND O. BURNS
 
 
Roland O. Burns, Senior Vice President,
 
 
Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, and Treasurer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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exhibit15pnt1.htm
 
Exhibit 15.1
 

 
August 8, 2008

Comstock Resources, Inc.
5300 Town & Country Boulevard
Suite 500
Frisco, Texas 75034

Shareholders and Board of Directors
Comstock Resources, Inc.

We are aware of the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements (Nos. 33-20981 and 33-88962 filed on Form S-8 and Nos. 333-111237, 333-112100 and 333-128813 filed on Form S-3) of Comstock Resources, Inc. and of the related Prospectuses of our report dated August 8, 2008 relating to the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements of Comstock Resources, Inc. that are included in its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2008.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Dallas, Texas

exhibit31pnt1.htm
 
Exhibit 31.1

 
Section 302 Certification

I, M. Jay Allison, certify that:

 
1.
 
I have reviewed this June 30, 2008 Form 10-Q of Comstock Resources, Inc.;
 
 
 
2.
 
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
 
 
 
3.
 
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
 
 
 
4.
 
The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
 

 
(a)
 
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
 
 
 
(b)
 
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
 
 
 
(c)
 
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
 
 
 
(d)
 
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
 

 
5.
 
The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 
(a)
 
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 
(b)
 
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date:  August 8, 2008
         
     
 
/s/ M. JAY ALLISON
 
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
 

exhibit31pnt2.htm
 
Exhibit 31.2
 

Section 302 Certification

I, Roland O. Burns, certify that:

 
1.
 
I have reviewed this June 30, 2008 Form 10-Q of Comstock Resources, Inc.;
 
 
 
2.
 
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
 
 
 
3.
 
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
 
 
 
4.
 
The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
 

 
(a)
 
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
 
 
 
(b)
 
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
 
 
 
(c)
 
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
 
 
 
(d)
 
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
 

 
5.
 
The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 
(a)
 
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 
(b)
 
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date:  August 8, 2008
         
     
 
/s/ ROLAND O. BURNS
 
 
Sr. Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
     

exhibit32pnt1.htm
 
Exhibit 32.1
 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Comstock Resources, Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the three months ending June 30, 2008 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, M. Jay Allison, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

 
(1)
 
The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
 
         
 
(2)
 
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Company.
 
 
 
/s/ M. JAY ALLISON
 
M. Jay Allison
Chief Executive Officer
August 8, 2008


exhibit32pnt2.htm
 
Exhibit 32.2
 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Comstock Resources, Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the three months ending June 30, 2008 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Roland O. Burns, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

 
(1)
 
The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
 
         
 
(2)
 
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Company.
 
 
 
/s/ ROLAND O. BURNS
 
Roland O. Burns
Chief Financial Officer
August 8, 2008