Issuer Free Writing Prospectus
Filed Pursuant To Rule 433
Registration Statement No. 333-131716
November 16, 2006
The issuer has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus) with the SEC for the offering to which this communication relates. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus in that registration statement and other documents the issuer has filed with the SEC for more complete information about the issuer and this offering. You may get these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC Web site at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, the issuer, any underwriter or any dealer participating in the offering will arrange to send you the prospectus if you request it by calling (713) 287-2261. The prospectus relating to this offering is available by clicking on the following link:
http://searchwww.sec.gov/EDGARFSClient/jsp/EDGAR_MainAccess.jsp#topAnchor; and then type GMET.
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C o a l b e d M e t h a n e E x p l o r a t i o n & D e v e l o p m e n t C o m p a n y 1 Bank of America 2006 Energy Conference November 16, 2006 |
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C o a l b e d M e t h a n e E x p l o r a t i o n & D e v e l o p m e n t C o m p a n y 2 Forward Looking Statements This presentation includes forward-looking statements made in reliance on the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "believes," "anticipates," "expects," "intends, "targeted," and similar expressions, generally identify forward-looking statements and should be read carefully. These statements are based on GeoMet's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Risks, uncertainties and assumptions include (i) risks inherent in the exploration for and development and production of coalbed methane and in estimating reserves, (ii) the presence or recoverability of estimated reserves, (iii) the ability to replace reserves, (iv) unexpected future capital expenditures, (v) general economic conditions, (vi) gas price volatility, (vii) the success of our hedging and other risk management activities, (viii) competition, (ix) regulatory changes, (x) the ability of management to execute its plans to meet its goals, (xi) cost and availability of transportation to get our gas to market, and (xii) other factors discussed in GeoMet's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. GeoMet assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this presentation, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. |
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C o a l b e d M e t h a n e E x p l o r a t i o n & D e v e l o p m e n t C o m p a n y 3 Corporate Highlights Coalbed methane is our only business Experienced technical team of 22 CBM professionals with an average of 17 years of
experience Track record of success (Black Warrior, Raton, Central Appalachia and Cahaba
Basins) Comparative advantage Low finding and development costs Growth in production Growth in reserves Exploration projects Strong balance sheet |
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C o a l b e d M e t h a n e E x p l o r a t i o n & D e v e l o p m e n t C o m p a n y 4 Coalbed Methane An Unconventional Resource Characteristics of Coalbed Methane Large scale, high-impact resource projects at attractive costs Attractive CBM operating profile Low geologic risks Low F&D costs Low production costs Long-lived reserves Early inclining production rates Coalbeds exist over large geographic expanses Significant resource potential Low geologic and development risks (corehole drilling, gas desorption tests) Higher gas in place at shallow depths Incremental investment decisions drive down development and operating risk Gas Manufacturing business Large-scale projects Economies of scale drive down costs Long-lived reserves with low decline rates after early production incline
Success is not dependent on identifying coals, but on optimizing production Technical issues require experienced personnel |
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C o a l b e d M e t h a n e E x p l o r a t i o n & D e v e l o p m e n t C o m p a n y 5 Undeveloped Resources in Established Resource Plays Production and Development Area Exploration and Evaluation Area Peace River (British Columbia) North Central Louisiana Cahaba (Alabama) Pond Creek (Virginia & West Virginia) Birmingham, Alabama (Technical Headquarters) Houston, Texas (Corporate Headquarters) |
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C o a l b e d M e t h a n e E x p l o r a t i o n & D e v e l o p m e n t C o m p a n y 6 Resource Plays with Significant Upside (1) Based on the December 31, 2005 reserve report prepared by DeGolyer and MacNaughton,
independent petroleum engineers. (2) The PV-10 was calculated using a flat gas price of $9.66 per Mcf. (3) Net productive wells in developing projects Proved Reserves at (12/31/05) Drilling and Acreage Inventory at (9/30/06) Net Additional Productive Drilling Basin Wells (3) Locations Total Developed Undeveloped Appalachia 185 305 55,631 13,240 42,391 Cahaba 177 328 42,326 12,160 31,166 North Central Louisiana - - 119,244 - 119,244 British Columbia - - 18,343 - 18,287 Piceance - - 16,949 - 16,949 Other (United States) - - 24,742 - 24,742 Total 362 633 277,235 25,400 252,779 Estimated Net CBM Acres Proved Proved Developed Percent PV-10 (2) (MMcf) (MMcf) Developed ($MM) Appalachia: Pond Creek 114,458 79,864 70% 366 $ Alabama: Gurnee Field (Cahaba Basin) 145,062 112,517 78% 497 Other 2,991 2,758 92% 17 Total 262,511 195,139 74% 880 $ NOTE: R/P - 39.7 years (8.4 year half life) Estimated Proved Reserves (1) Field |
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C o a l b e d M e t h a n e E x p l o r a t i o n & D e v e l o p m e n t C o m p a n y 7 (1) $13 $36 $59 $59 $90 0 20 40 60 80 100 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Track Record of Growth (1) Excludes $27 million for acquisition of producing properties in Pond Creek. (2) Proved reserves, capital expenditures and net wells drilled include White Oak Creek
Field working interest, sold in 2004. Daily Sales Proved Reserves (2) Capital Expenditures (2) Net Wells Drilled (2) 2002 2003 2004 2005 9 Mo. 2006 5,837 6,806 8,709 2,024 3,246 7,226 12,585 3,813 3,560 1,483 16,486 0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 14,000 16,000 18,000 Production Sold in 2004 17 36 104 210 263 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 12 63 92 98 125 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 |
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C o a l b e d M e t h a n e E x p l o r a t i o n & D e v e l o p m e n t C o m p a n y 8 Project Inventory Lifecycle EARLY STAGE GeoMet has a deep inventory of resource play development projects at all stages of the asset lifecycle MATURE Exploration / Evaluation Development / Production HIGHER RISK LOWER RISK Emerging Projects North Central Louisiana Lasher Peace River Cahaba / Pond Creek Increased Density Drilling Cahaba Pond Creek White Oak Creek Mature Production |
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C o a l b e d M e t h a n e E x p l o r a t i o n & D e v e l o p m e n t C o m p a n y 9 Development Projects |
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C o a l b e d M e t h a n e E x p l o r a t i o n & D e v e l o p m e n t C o m p a n y 10 Cahaba Project (Gurnee Field) A Significant Development Opportunity GeoMet Cahaba Operations GeoMet Cahaba Operations Black Warrior Methane El Paso Energen Energen Dominion Resources El Paso Dominion Resources Black Warrior Basin Cahaba Basin Black Warrior River Cahaba River Creek Black Warrior Methane El Paso Energen Energen Dominion Resources El Dominion Resources Black Warrior Basin Paso Across anticline from Black Warrior Basin Pennsylvanian Age Pottsville coals Twice average coal thickness (50 feet) 43,686 net acres under lease (proforma) Operator - GeoMet 100% WI Other Operators SONAT Interstate Pipeline GeoMet Projects Water Discharge Pipeline SONAT Bessemer Calera Pipeline GeoMet High Pressure Pipeline N 0 4 8 Miles N 0 4 8 Miles CDX Pipeline GeoMet Enbridge Pipeline New Acreage Constellation White Oak |
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C o a l b e d M e t h a n e E x p l o r a t i o n & D e v e l o p m e n t C o m p a n y 11 Cahaba Project (Gurnee Field) Project Profile Full scale development commenced March 2005 145 Bcf of estimated proved reserves at YE 05 33 coreholes and 573 gas desorption tests Estimated current net sales 6,200 Mcf /day 177 productive wells with 328 additional undrilled locations remaining Projected 2006 capex Approximately $45 MM (75 wells, including 10 infill wells) Approximately 100 wells in 2007 Cahaba River Water Discharge Pipeline SONAT Bessemer Calera Pipeline GeoMet High Pressure Pipeline Proved Undeveloped Potential Drill Sites Compressor Sites Drilled Coreholes Proved Developed Well locations CDX Pipeline New acreage |
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C o a l b e d M e t h a n e E x p l o r a t i o n & D e v e l o p m e n t C o m p a n y 12 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 14000 16000 18000 20000 GeoMet Daily Gas Sales Daily Water Production Cahaba Project (Gurnee field) Increasing Daily Sales 144A Roadshow Completion of water discharge pipeline IPO Roadshow |
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C o a l b e d M e t h a n e E x p l o r a t i o n & D e v e l o p m e n t C o m p a n y 13 Pond Creek Project West Virginia, Virginia border Pennsylvanian Age Pottsville coals Coal thickness ranges from 10 30 feet 34,982 net acres under lease Operator - GeoMet 100% WI CDX Equitable Resources Dickinson CNX Gas GeoMet Pond Creek Project Lasher Prospect CDX Equitable Resources CNX Gas GeoMet Pond Creek Project Penn Virginia Lasher Prospect Virginia West Virginia N 0 10 Miles 20 GeoMet Operations Other Operations 0 10 Miles 20 0 10 Miles 20 GeoMet Operations Other Operations GeoMet Gathering Pipeline Jewell Ridge Pipeline ETNG Pipeline Cardinal Pipeline |
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C o a l b e d M e t h a n e E x p l o r a t i o n & D e v e l o p m e n t C o m p a n y 14 Pond Creek Project Project Profile First gas sales February 2003 114 Bcf of estimated proved reserves at YE 05 13 coreholes and 220 gas desorption tests Estimated current net sales 11,600 Mcf / day 185 productive wells with 305 additional undrilled locations Projected 2006 capex Approximately $26 MM (includes 40 wells and $5.5 MM for pipeline) Approximately 40 wells in 2007 GeoMet High Pressure Pipeline Proved Undeveloped Potential Drill Sites Compressor Sites Drilled Coreholes Proved Developed Well locations Cardinal Pipeline ABANDONED MINES ABANDONED MINES Virginia West Virginia |
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C o a l b e d M e t h a n e E x p l o r a t i o n & D e v e l o p m e n t C o m p a n y 15 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 9,000 10,000 11,000 12,000 13,000 14,000 15,000 Feb-03 May-03 Jul-03 Oct-03 Jan-04 Apr-04 Jul-04 Oct-04 Jan-05 Apr-05 Jul-05 Oct-05 Jan-06 Apr-06 Jul-06 Oct-06 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 275 300 Pond Creek Project Increasing Daily Sales 144A Roadshow IPO Roadshow GeoMet Daily Gas Sales Well Count |
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C o a l b e d M e t h a n e E x p l o r a t i o n & D e v e l o p m e n t C o m p a n y 16 Exploration and Evaluation Projects |
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C o a l b e d M e t h a n e E x p l o r a t i o n & D e v e l o p m e n t C o m p a n y 17 36,686 gross acres (18,343 net acres) Cretaceous Age Gething coals 100 MMcf/d of available pipeline capacity within 3 miles Operator GeoMet 50% WI Attractive royalty incentive package for CBM development Expected royalty rate < 10% No severance tax Peace River Prospect Project Profile British Columbia Fort St. John Spirit Encana |
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C o a l b e d M e t h a n e E x p l o r a t i o n & D e v e l o p m e n t C o m p a n y 18 2005 Activity Drilled 3 coreholes Drilled and tested 2 production wells Recompleted and tested 1 existing well Drilled and tested 1 water disposal well 2006 Activity 4 additional test wells in progress Drilling a second water disposal well Summary Est. investment as of 9/30/06 - $8.6 MM 36,686 gross acres (18,343 net acres) Seek to expand acreage position Development decision to be made in 1H 2007 Peace River Prospect Project Profile GeoMet - Production Test Well - Corehole - Salt Water Disposal Well 0 1 km 2 km ? Hudson's Hope New Acreage |
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C o a l b e d M e t h a n e E x p l o r a t i o n & D e v e l o p m e n t C o m p a n y 19 Summary Financial Information |
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C o a l b e d M e t h a n e E x p l o r a t i o n & D e v e l o p m e n t C o m p a n y 20 Strong Financial Profile Growing production and cash flow Growing reserve and resource base Low finding and development costs Declining unit operating costs Solid balance sheet Low debt / capitalization Five year credit facility, $150 MM borrowing base Favorable hedging position Management team has significant public company experience Savvy financial sponsor (Yorktown Partners, LLC) |
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C o a l b e d M e t h a n e E x p l o r a t i o n & D e v e l o p m e n t C o m p a n y 21 Low Finding and Development Costs (1) Data from J.S. Herold Database. Includes a broad universe of Large-Cap,
Mid-Cap and Small-Cap E&P companies. (2) Reserve additions for the period used to compute finding and development costs have
been estimated by independent petroleum engineers and adjusted for
revisions to previous estimates. (3) Finding and development costs include total capital expenditures for exploration, development and acquisition of proved reserves including the net change for the period in both future development costs and
the carrying value of unproved properties. GeoMet $0.74 per Mcf E&P Composite Index (1) $2.47 per Mcf 3 Year Average (excluding future development costs) 3 Year Average (including future development costs) (2) (3) Cahaba Project (Gurnee Field) $0.86 per Mcf Pond Creek Project (Pond Creek Field) $0.98 per Mcf Combined $0.95 per Mcf |
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C o a l b e d M e t h a n e E x p l o r a t i o n & D e v e l o p m e n t C o m p a n y 22 Prototypical CBM Field Inclining Production / Declining Unit Costs Source: Actual historical performance of a Black Warrior Basin project. Early Stage Intermediate Stage Mature Stage Gas Water / Gas Ratio Wells LOE 0 250 500 750 1,000 1,250 1,500 1,750 2,000 2,250 $0.00 $0.50 $1.00 $1.50 $2.00 $2.50 $3.00 $3.50 $4.00 $4.50 $5.00 $5.50 |
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C o a l b e d M e t h a n e E x p l o r a t i o n & D e v e l o p m e n t C o m p a n y 23 Capitalization ($ in
thousands) (1) Proved reserves at 12/31/05 of 262.5 Bcf Cash 615 Long-Term Debt 99,926 Stockholders' Equity 95,422 Total Capitalization 195,348 $ $ $ $ Long Term Debt / Capitalization 51% 2,924 41,487 206,766 248,253 $ $ $ $ 17% 12/31/05 9/30/06 Debt / Mcf (1) 0.38 0.16 $ $ |
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C o a l b e d M e t h a n e E x p l o r a t i o n & D e v e l o p m e n t C o m p a n y 24 Natural Gas Production Hedges (1) Protection is the difference between the floor price and the point where the floor
price phases out. It remains a constant premium as prices continue to decline. Hedge Quantity Three Way Collars MMBtu Cap Floor Protection (1) October 2006 Winter 2006 / 2007 Summer 2007 Winter 2007 / 2008 Summer 2008 372,000 1,510,000 1,712,000 1,216,000 1,712,000 8.49 11.02 10.50 14.80 10.50 $ $ $ $ $ 7.00 8.20 7.38 9.00 7.00 $ $ $ $ $ 1.12 1.50 1.63 3.00 2.00 $ $ $ $ $ Weighted Average Price / MMBtu |
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C o a l b e d M e t h a n e E x p l o r a t i o n & D e v e l o p m e n t C o m p a n y 25 Summary Coalbed Methane is Our Only Business Characteristics of Coalbed Methane Positioned for Growth |
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C o a l b e d M e t h a n e E x p l o r a t i o n & D e v e l o p m e n t C o m p a n y 26 For More Information, Please Contact: J. Darby Seré Chairman, President & CEO dsere@geometinc.com (713) 287 - 2253 William C. Rankin Executive Vice President & CFO brankin@geometcbm.com (713) 287 - 2257 Stephen M. Smith Treasurer ssmith@geometcbm.com (713) 287 - 2251 |