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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, 2007

OR
 
 
 
o
 
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
Commission File No. 0-16741

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.

Yesþ
 
Noo

      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 filerþ
 
Accelerated filero
 
Non-accelerated filero

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

Yeso
 
Noþ

      The number of shares outstanding of the registrant's common stock, par value $.50, as of August 9, 2007 was 44,406,995.
 
 
 


COMSTOCK RESOURCES, INC.

QUARTERLY REPORT

For The Quarter Ended June 30, 2007

INDEX
 
Page
 
PART I. Financial Information
   
    
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited):
   
 
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets -
  June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006
 
4
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations -
  Three months and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006
 
5
 
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity -
  Six months ended June 30, 2007
 
6
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -
  Six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006
 
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
 
28
 
    
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
 
28
 
    
    
   
    
 
29
 
    
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
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION


ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)



INTRODUCTORY NOTE

In the third quarter of 2006, Comstock Resources, Inc. ("Comstock" or the "Company") acquired additional interests in Bois d'Arc Energy, Inc. ("Bois d'Arc Energy") and, as a result, began including Bois d'Arc Energy in its financial statements as a consolidated subsidiary.  In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, Comstock has applied consolidation accounting for its ownership in Bois d'Arc Energy retroactively as of January 1, 2006.  Revenues and expenses have been adjusted beginning January 1, 2006 to include Bois d'Arc Energy as a consolidated subsidiary.  There was no effect on net income as a result of using the consolidation method.  A summary of the impact of consolidating Bois d'Arc Energy on the previously reported financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2006 is included in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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COMSTOCK RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)


  
June 30,
  
December 31,
  
  
2007
  
2006
  
  
(In thousands)
  
          
ASSETS
          
Cash and Cash Equivalents                                                                                                                     
 
$
48,882
  
$
10,715
  
Accounts Receivable:
         
Oil and gas sales 
  
68,011
   
56,328
  
Joint interest operations 
  
22,963
   
19,233
  
Other Current Assets    
  
19,630
   
12,552
  
Total current assets              
  
159,486
   
98,828
  
Property and Equipment:
         
Unevaluated oil and gas properties
  
13,009
   
13,645
  
Oil and gas properties, successful efforts method 
  
2,809,677
   
2,511,782
  
Other property and equipment      
  
9,423
   
8,483
  
Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization
  
(874,933
)
  
(760,284
) 
Net property and equipment                              
  
1,957,176
   
1,773,626
  
Other Assets                  
  
4,979
   
5,671
  
  
$
2,121,641
  
$
1,878,125
  

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Short-term Debt                                                                                                                     
 
$
7,764
  
$
3,250
 
Accounts Payable                                                                                                                     
  
151,812
   
132,504
 
Accrued Expenses                                                                                                                     
  
10,714
   
16,107
 
Total current liabilities
  
170,290
   
151,861
 
Long-term Debt                                                                                                                     
  
594,000
   
455,000
 
Deferred Income Taxes Payable
  
339,554
   
311,236
 
Reserve for Future Abandonment Costs
  
59,605
   
57,116
 
Minority Interest in Bois d'Arc Energy
  
238,855
   
220,349
 
Total liabilities                                                                                                        
  
1,402,304
   
1,195,562
 
Commitments and Contingencies
        
Stockholders' Equity:
        
Common stock – $0.50 par, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 44,406,995 and 44,395,495
  shares outstanding at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively
  
22,203
   
22,197
 
Additional paid-in capital
  
373,316
   
367,323
 
Retained earnings                                                                                                                
  
323,818
   
293,043
 
Total stockholders' equity
  
719,337
   
682,563
 
  
$
2,121,641
  
$
1,878,125
 

 
 
 
 
 

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

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

  
Three Months Ended June 30,
  
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
  
2007
  
2006
  
2007
  
2006
 
  
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
 
 
    
Oil and gas sales
 
$
174,206
  
$
124,178
  
$
320,235
  
$
255,902
 
Operating expenses:
                
Oil and gas operating
  
30,180
   
25,021
   
57,263
   
51,316
 
Exploration
  
19,866
   
3,718
   
30,999
   
8,593
 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
  
59,760
   
33,063
   
116,467
   
63,748
 
Impairment
  
   
8,780
   
   
8,780
 
General and administrative, net
  
8,162
   
7,233
   
17,864
   
15,368
 
Total operating expenses
  
117,968
   
77,815
   
222,593
   
147,805
 
                 
Income from operations
  
56,238
   
46,363
   
97,642
   
108,097
 
Other income (expenses):
                
Interest income
  
335
   
229
   
631
   
466
 
Other income
  
221
   
375
   
351
   
429
 
Interest expense
  
(10,206
)
  
(6,106
)
  
(18,655
)
  
(11,589
)
Gain on derivatives
  
   
1,303
   
   
9,428
 
Total other income (expenses)
  
(9,650
)
  
(4,199
)
  
(17,673
)
  
(1,266
)
                 
Income before income taxes and minority interest
  
46,588
   
42,164
   
79,969
   
106,831
 
Provision for income taxes
  
(19,561
)
  
(18,886
)
  
(34,385
)
  
(45,185
)
Minority interest in earnings of Bois d'Arc Energy
  
(8,810
)
  
(7,695
)
  
(14,809
)
  
(16,429
)
Net income
 
$
18,217
  
$
15,583
  
$
30,775
  
$
45,217
 
                 
Net income per share:
                
Basic
 
$
0.42
  
$
0.37
  
$
0.71
  
$
1.07
 
Diluted
 
$
0.41
  
$
0.35
  
$
0.69
  
$
1.03
 
                 
Weighted average common and common stock equivalent shares outstanding:
                
Basic
  
43,374
   
42,077
   
43,369
   
42,070
 
Diluted
  
44,361
   
43,521
   
44,300
   
43,481
 

 



 
 


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

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2007
(Unaudited)


 
  
Common
Stock
(Shares)
  
Common
Stock -
Par Value
  
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
  
Retained
Earnings
  
Total
 
           
           
  
(In thousands)
 
    
Balance at January 1, 2007
 
$
44,395
  
$
22,197
  
$
367,323
  
$
293,043
  
$
682,563
 
  Exercise of stock options
  
12
   
6
   
133
   
   
139
 
  Stock-based compensation
  
   
   
5,260
   
   
5,260
 
  Excess tax benefit from stock-based
           
 
      
 
  compensation
  
   
   
600
   
   
600
 
 Net income
  
   
   
   
30,775
   
30,775
 
Balance at June 30, 2007
 
$
44,407
  
$
22,203
  
$
373,316
  
$
323,818
  
$
719,337
 

 
 



















 






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

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

  
Six Months Ended
 
  
June 30,
 
  
2007
  
2006
 
  
(In thousands)
 
         
         
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
        
Net income
 
$
30,775
  
$
45,217
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
        
Deferred income taxes
  
28,694
   
40,015
 
Dry hole costs and leasehold impairments
  
27,803
   
6,629
 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
  
116,467
   
63,748
 
Impairment
  
   
8,780
 
Debt issuance cost amortization
  
563
   
579
 
Stock-based compensation
  
8,630
   
6,492
 
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
  
(600
)
  
(922
)
Minority interest in earnings of Bois d'Arc Energy
  
14,809
   
16,429
 
Gain on derivatives
  
   
(9,428
)
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable
  
(15,413
)
  
13,140
 
Increase in other current assets
  
(2,564
)
  
(949
)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses
  
18,389
   
(13,666
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
  
227,553
   
176,064
 
         
         
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
        
Capital expenditures
  
(329,345
)
  
(203,026
)
Payments to settle derivatives
  
   
(703
)
Net cash used for investing activities
  
(329,345
)
  
(203,729
)
         
         
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
        
Borrowings
  
146,000
   
60,000
 
Principal payments on debt
  
(7,000
)
  
(39,000
)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
  
448
   
1,742
 
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
  
600
   
922
 
Debt issuance costs
  
(89
)
  
(100
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
  
139,959
   
23,564
 
         
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
  
38,167
   
(4,101
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
  
10,715
   
89
 
Bois d'Arc Energy cash and equivalents as of January 1, 2006
  
   
12,043
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 
$
48,882
  
$
8,031
 
         

 
 


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, 2007
(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, 2007 and the related results of operations for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 and cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006.

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, 2006.

The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2007 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.

In the third quarter of 2006, Comstock purchased additional shares of common stock in Bois d'Arc Energy, Inc. ("Bois d'Arc Energy") increasing its ownership of Bois d'Arc Energy's common stock to 32,220,761 shares.  As of June 30, 2007 Comstock owns 32,224,661 shares.  As a result, as of September 30, 2006, Comstock has voting control of Bois d'Arc Energy through the combined share ownership of the Company and members of its Board of Directors.  Upon obtaining voting control of Bois d'Arc Energy, Comstock began including Bois d'Arc Energy in its financial statements as a consolidated subsidiary.  As permitted by generally accepted accounting principles, consolidated revenues, expenses and cash flows for 2006 have been retroactively adjusted to reflect Bois d'Arc Energy as a consolidated subsidiary as of January 1, 2006.  The inclusion of Bois d'Arc Energy as a consolidated subsidiary in the Company's financial statements had no impact on the Company's net income.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)

The following summarizes the impact of retroactively consolidating the results of Bois d'Arc Energy:

  
As of June 30, 2006
 
Balance Sheet:
 
As Previously
Reported
  
Consolidating
Adjustments
  
As
Consolidated
 
  
(In thousands)
 
             
Current assets                                                                     
 
$
40,723
  
$
51,450
  
$
92,173
 
Property and equipment, net
  
758,707
   
741,164
   
1,499,871
 
Investment in Bois d'Arc Energy
  
267,269
   
(267,269
)
  
 
Other assets                                                                     
  
4,340
   
703
   
5,043
 
Total assets                                                                
 
$
1,071,039
  
$
526,048
  
$
1,597,087
 
             
Current liabilities                                                                     
 
$
51,086
  
$
73,196
  
$
124,282
 
Long-term debt                                                                     
  
243,000
   
90,000
   
333,000
 
Deferred income taxes payable
  
139,383
   
138,344
   
277,727
 
Reserve for future abandonment costs
  
3,357
   
37,988
   
41,345
 
Minority interest in Bois d'Arc Energy
  
   
186,520
   
186,520
 
Stockholders' equity                                                                     
  
634,213
   
   
634,213
 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
$
1,071,039
  
$
526,048
  
$
1,597,087
 

  
Three Months Ended June 30, 2006
 
Statement of Operations:
 
As Previously
Reported
  
Consolidating
Adjustments
  
As
Consolidated
 
  
(In thousands)
 
             
Revenues                                                                     
 
$
64,571
  
$
59,607
  
$
124,178
 
Operating expenses                                                                     
  
(42,294
)
  
(35,521
)
  
(77,815
)
Income from operations                                                                     
  
22,277
   
24,086
   
46,363
 
Other income (expenses)                                                                     
  
(3,014
)
  
(1,185
)
  
(4,199
)
Income before income taxes, minority interest in
            
    earnings and equity in earnings of Bois d'Arc Energy
  
19,263
   
22,901
   
42,164
 
Provision for income taxes
  
(10,768
)
  
(8,118
)
  
(18,886
)
Minority interest in earnings of Bois d'Arc Energy
  
   
(7,695
)
  
(7,695
)
Equity earnings in earnings of Bois d'Arc Energy
  
7,088
   
(7,088
)
  
 
Net income                                                                     
 
$
15,583
  
$
  
$
15,583
 

  
Six Months Ended June 30, 2006
 
Statement of Operations:
 
As Previously
Reported
  
Consolidating
Adjustments
  
As
Consolidated
 
  
(In thousands)
 
             
Revenues                                                                     
 
$
134,462
  
$
121,440
  
$
255,902
 
Operating expenses                                                                     
  
(77,679
)
  
(70,126
)
  
(147,805
)
Income from operations                                                                     
  
56,783
   
51,314
   
108,097
 
Other income (expenses)                                                                     
  
927
   
(2,193
)
  
(1,266
)
Income before income taxes, minority interest in
            
    earnings and equity in earnings of Bois d'Arc Energy
  
57,710
   
49,121
   
106,831
 
Provision for income taxes
  
(27,628
)
  
(17,557
)
  
(45,185
)
Minority interest in earnings of Bois d'Arc Energy
  
   
(16,429
)
  
(16,429
)
Equity earnings in earnings of Bois d'Arc Energy
  
15,135
   
(15,135
)
  
 
Net income                                                                     
 
$
45,217
  
$
  
$
45,217
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)

  
Six Months Ended June 30, 2006
 
Statement of Cash Flows:
 
As Previously
Reported
  
Consolidating
Adjustments
  
As
Consolidated
 
  
(In thousands)
 
             
Cash flows provided by operating activities
 
$
92,037
  
$
84,027
  
$
176,064
 
Cash flows used for investing activities
 
$
(94,119
)
 
$
(109,610
)
 
$
(203,729
)
Cash flows provided by financing activities
 
$
2,664
  
$
20,900
  
$
23,564
 

In connection with its acquisitions of additional common shares of Bois d'Arc Energy, Comstock allocated the $36.5 million purchase price paid for the shares in excess of its underlying net book value in Bois d'Arc Energy of $19.0 million together with the related deferred income tax liability of $10.1 million to oil and gas properties.  This additional amount is being amortized over the productive lives of Bois d'Arc Energy's oil and gas properties using the unit-of-production method.  The pro forma impact of the acquisition of these shares was not material to the Company's results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2006.

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, 2007 and 2006:

  
Six Months Ended
 
  
June 30,
 
  
2007
  
2006
 
  
(In thousands)
 
         
Beginning asset retirement obligations                                                                               
 
$
57,116
  
$
3,206
 
Bois d'Arc abandonment liability(1)                                                                           
  
   
35,034
 
Accretion expense                                                                           
  
1,780
   
1,203
 
New wells placed on production and changes in estimates
  
807
   
1,923
 
Liabilities settled                                                                           
  
(98
)
  
(21
)
Future abandonment liability — end of period
 
$
59,605
  
$
41,345
 
         
 (1)
Concurrent with including Bois d'Arc Energy as a consolidated subsidiary as of January 1, 2006, the asset retirement obligations of Bois d'Arc Energy are included in the Company's financial statements. 
 

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.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)

The Company had no derivative financial instruments outstanding during the three months and six months ended June 30, 2007.  The fair value of the Company's derivative contracts held for price risk management at June 30, 2006 was a liability of $1.1 million.  Comstock did not designate these instruments as cash flow hedges, and accordingly unrealized gains on derivatives of $1.3 million and $10.1 million were recorded for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2006.  The Company realized losses of $0.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006 to settle derivative positions.
 
      Stock-Based Compensation

Comstock Resources, Inc. and Bois d'Arc Energy maintain separate incentive compensation plans under which they grant common stock and stock options to key employees and directors.

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, 2007 and 2006, the Company recognized $4.3 million and $3.3 million, respectively, in stock-based compensation expense within general and administrative expenses related to stock option and restricted stock grants, including $1.7 million and $1.6 million, respectively, attributable to Bois d'Arc Energy's incentive plan.  Stock based compensation expense for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 was $8.6 million and $6.5 million, respectively which includes $3.4 million and $3.0 million, respectively, attributable to Bois d'Arc Energy's incentive plan.  The excess income tax benefit realized from the deductions associated with stock-based compensation for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 was $0.6 million and $0.9 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, 2007, Comstock granted options to purchase 40,000 shares at an exercise price of $29.49 per share.  The fair value of the Comstock options awarded was determined to be $10.32 per share.  Assumptions used to value these Comstock stock options included expected volatility of 36.1%, expected lives of 3.9 years, a risk-free interest rate of 4.9% and an expected dividend yield of zero.  Bois d'Arc Energy granted options to purchase 258,500 shares at a weighted average exercise price of $16.24 per share during the six months ended June 30, 2007.  The fair value of the Bois d'Arc Energy options awarded was determined to be $6.17 per option share.  Assumptions used to value the Bois d'Arc Energy stock options included expected volatility of 36.4%, expected lives of 4.5 years, a risk free interest rate of 4.9% and a dividend yield of zero.  As of June 30, 2007, total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested Comstock stock options of $2.9 million is expected to be recognized over a period of 3.5 years.  As of June 30, 2007, total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested Bois d'Arc Energy stock options of $10.4 million is expected to be recognized over a period of 5.4 years.

As of June 30, 2007, Comstock had 1,033,000 shares of unvested restricted stock outstanding at a weighted average grant date fair value of $28.46 per share.  Total unrecognized compensation cost related to Comstock unvested restricted stock grants of $20.1 million as of June 30, 2007 is expected to be recognized over a period of 3.5 years.  As of June 30, 2007, Bois d'Arc Energy had 1,301,000 shares of unvested restricted stock outstanding at a weighted average grant date fair value of $6.93 per share.  Total unrecognized compensation cost related to Bois d'Arc Energy unvested restricted stock grants of $6.2 million as of June 30, 2007 is expected to be recognized over a period of 3.8 years.
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)

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 before income taxes and minority interest is due to the following:

  
Three Months Ended
  
Six Months Ended
 
  
June 30,
  
June 30,
 
  
2007
  
2006
  
2007
  
2006
 
Tax at statutory rate                                                                                     
 
35.0%
   
35.0%
   
35.0%
   
35.0%
 
Tax effect of:
               
Undistributed earnings of Bois d'Arc Energy, not consolidated for federal income tax purposes
 
6.5%
   
5.9%
   
6.3%
   
5.0%
 
Nondeductible stock-based compensation
 
1.5%
   
1.9%
   
2.1%
   
1.5%
 
Changes due to tax law changes
 
(1.7%
)
  
2.6%
   
(1.0%
)
  
1.0%
 
State income taxes, net of federal benefit        
 
1.0%
   
0.3%
   
0.9%
   
0.2%
 
Other                                                                                
 
(0.3%
)
  
(0.9%
)
  
(0.3%
)
  
(0.4%
)
Effective tax rate                                                                           
 
42.0%
   
44.8%
   
43.0%
   
42.3%
 
 
The following is an analysis of consolidated income tax expense:

  
Three Months Ended
  
Six Months Ended
 
  
June 30,
  
June 30,
 
  
2007
  
2006
  
2007
  
2006
 
  
(In thousands)
 
    
Current provision
 
$
3,304
  
$
2,595
  
$
5,691
  
$
5,170
 
Deferred provision
  
16,257
   
16,291
   
28,694
   
40,015
 
Provision for Income Taxes
 
$
19,561
  
$
18,886
  
$
34,385
  
$
45,185
 

Effective January 1, 2007, the Company adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109" (FIN 48), which clarifies the accounting and disclosure for uncertainty in tax positions.  The Company has analyzed its filing positions in all jurisdictions where it is required to file income tax returns for the open tax years in such jurisdictions.  The Company has identified its federal income tax return and its state income tax returns in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Oklahoma in which it operates as "major" tax jurisdictions.  The Company's federal income tax returns for the years subsequent to December 31, 2004 remain subject to examination.  The Company's income tax returns in major state income tax jurisdictions remain subject to examination for various periods subsequent to December 31, 2004.  The Company currently believes that all significant filing positions are highly certain and that all of its significant income tax filing positions and deductions would be sustained upon audit.  Therefore, the Company has no significant reserves for uncertain tax positions and no adjustments to such reserves were required upon adoption of FIN 48.  Interest and penalties resulting from audits by tax authorities have been immaterial and are included in the provision for income taxes in the consolidated statements of operations.
 
 
 
 

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)

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, 2007 and 2006, respectively, were determined as follows:

  
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
  
2007
  
2006
 
          
Per
          
Per
 
  
Income
  
Shares
  
Share
  
Income
  
Shares
  
Share
 
  
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
Basic Earnings Per Share:
                        
Net Income
 
$
18,217
   
43,374
  
$
0.42
  
$
15,583
  
 
42,077
  
$
0.37
 
                         
Diluted Earnings Per Share:
                        
Net Income
 
$
18,217
   
43,374
      
$
15,583
   
42,077
     
Effect of Dilutive Securities:
                        
Stock Grants and Options
  
(160
)
  
987
       
(147
)
  
1,444
     
                     
Net Income Available to Common
             
 
          
Stockholders With Assumed Conversions
 
$
18,057
   
44,361
  
$
0.41
  
$
15,436
   
43,521
  
$
0.35
 

  
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
  
2007
  
2006
 
          
Per
          
Per
 
  
Income
  
Shares
  
Share
  
Income
  
Shares
  
Share
 
  
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
Basic Earnings Per Share:
                        
Net Income
 
$
30,775
   
43,369
  
$
0.71
  
$
45,217
  
 
42,070
  
$
1.07
 
                         
Diluted Earnings Per Share:
                        
Net Income
 
$
30,775
   
43,369
      
$
45,217
   
42,070
     
Effect of Dilutive Securities:
                        
Stock Grants and Options
  
(255
)
  
931
       
(305
)
  
1,411
     
                     
Net Income Available to Common
             
 
          
Stockholders With Assumed Conversions
 
$
30,520
   
44,300
  
$
0.69
  
$
44,912
   
43,481
  
$
1.03
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)
 
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,
 
  
2007
  
2006
  
2007
  
2006
 
  
(In thousands except per share data)
 
                 
Weighted average anti-dilutive stock options
  
256
   
114
   
244
   
103
 
Weighted average exercise price
 
$
32.48
  
$
32.49
  
$
32.64
  
$
32.49
 
 
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.  The following is a summary of cash payments made for interest and income taxes:

  
Six Months Ended
 
  
June 30,
 
  
2007
  
2006
 
  
(In thousands)
 
Cash Payments -
        
Interest payments
 
$
18,644
  
$
11,517
 
Income tax payments
 
$
7,087
  
$
6,606
 

(2)  LONG-TERM DEBT  –

At June 30, 2007, long-term debt was comprised of the following:

  
(In thousands)
 
Comstock Revolving Bank Credit Facility
 
$
294,000
 
Bois d'Arc Energy Revolving Bank Credit Facility
  
125,000
 
Comstock 6⅞% Senior Notes due 2012
  
175,000
 
  
$
594,000
 

Comstock has a $600.0 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, 2007, the borrowing base was $400.0 million, $106.0 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, 2007.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)

Bois d'Arc Energy has a bank credit facility with The Bank of Nova Scotia and several other banks.  Borrowings under the credit facility are limited to a borrowing base that is re-determined semi-annually based on the banks' estimate of the future net cash flows of Bois d'Arc Energy's oil and natural gas properties.  The determination of the borrowing base is at the sole discretion of the administrative agent and the bank group.  The borrowing base was $225.0 million as of June 30, 2007.  Availability under this credit facility was $100.0 million as of June 30, 2007.  The Bois d'Arc Energy credit facility matures on May 11, 2009.  Borrowings under the credit facility bear interest at Bois d'Arc Energy's option of either (1) LIBOR plus a margin that varies from 1.25% to 2.0% depending upon the ratio of the amounts outstanding to the borrowing base or (2) the base rate (which is the higher of the prime rate or the federal funds rate) plus a margin that varies from 0% to 0.75% depending upon the ratio of the amounts outstanding to the borrowing base.  A commitment fee ranging from 0.375% to 0.50% (depending upon the ratio of the amounts outstanding to the borrowing base) is payable on the unused borrowing base.  Indebtedness under the credit facility is secured by substantially all of Bois d'Arc Energy and its subsidiaries' assets, and all of Bois d'Arc Energy's subsidiaries are guarantors of the indebtedness.  The Bois d'Arc Energy credit facility contains covenants that restrict the payment of cash dividends in excess of $5.0 million, borrowings, sales of assets, loans to others, capital expenditures, investments, merger activity, hedging contracts, liens and certain other transactions without the prior consent of the lenders and requires Bois d'Arc Energy to maintain a ratio of current assets, including the availability under the bank credit facility, to current liabilities of at least one-to-one and a ratio of indebtedness to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, depletion, and amortization, exploration and impairment expense of no more than 2.5-to-one.  Bois d'Arc Energy was in compliance with these covenants as of June 30, 2007.

(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 and for the acquisition of seismic data under terms of up to three years.  The Company has commitments to acquire seismic data totaling $11.0 million through December 2008.  As of June 30, 2007, the Company had commitments for contracted drilling services of $39.8 million through September 2008.

(4)  ACQUISITION OF OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES –

In June 2007, Comstock completed an acquisition of additional working interests in the Javelina field in Hildalgo County in South Texas for $32.0 million.  Comstock estimates that the additional interests acquired have proved reserves of approximately 10.6 billion cubic feet ("Bcf") of natural gas.  The transaction was funded with borrowings under Comstock's bank credit facility, and the pro forma impact of the transaction was not material to the Company's historical results 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 sheet, statements of operations and statement 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.
 

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)
 

 
Balance Sheet:
 
As of June 30, 2007
 
  
Comstock Resources
  
Guarantor Subsidiaries
  
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
  
Eliminating Entries
  
Consolidated
 
  
(In thousands)
 
Assets:
                    
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
  
$
27,167
  
$
21,715
  
$
  
$
48,882
 
Accounts receivable
  
   
47,896
   
43,078
   
   
90,974
 
Other current assets
  
768
   
2,932
   
15,930
   
   
19,630
 
Total current assets
  
768
   
77,995
   
80,723
   
   
159,486
 
                     
Net property and equipment
  
29,341
   
1,058,367
   
869,468
   
   
1,957,176
 
Investment in subsidiaries
  
712,161
   
   
   
(712,161
)
  
 
Intercompany receivables
  
469,698
   
   
   
(469,698
)
  
 
Other assets
  
4,317
   
   
662
   
   
4,979
 
Total assets
 
$
1,216,285
  
$
1,136,362
  
$
950,853
  
$
(1,181,859
)
 
$
2,121,641
 
                     
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity:
                    
Short-term debt
 
$
  
$
  
$
7,764
  
$
  
$
7,764
 
Accounts payable
  
19
   
98,951
   
52,842
   
   
151,812
 
Accrued expenses
  
6,305
   
3,168
   
1,241
   
   
10,714
 
Total current liabilities
  
6,324
   
102,119
   
61,847
   
   
170,290
 
                     
Long-term debt
  
469,000
   
   
125,000
   
   
594,000
 
Intercompany payables
  
   
469,698
   
   
(469,698
)
  
 
Deferred income taxes payable
  
21,624
   
153,697
   
164,233
   
   
339,554
 
Reserve for future abandonment costs
  
   
9,474
   
50,131
   
   
59,605
 
Minority interest
  
   
   
   
238,855
   
238,855
 
Total liabilities
  
496,948
   
734,988
   
401,211
   
(230,843
)
  
1,402,304
 
Stockholders' equity
  
719,337
   
401,374
   
549,642
   
(951,016
)
  
719,337
 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
$
1,216,285
  
$
1,136,362
  
$
950,853
  
$
(1,181,859
)
 
$
2,121,641
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)
 
  
As of December 31, 2006
 
  
Comstock Resources
  
Guarantor Subsidiaries
  
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
  
Eliminating Entries
  
Consolidated
 
  
(In thousands)
 
Assets:
                    
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
  
$
1,228
  
$
9,487
  
$
  
$
10,715
 
Accounts receivable
  
   
37,049
   
38,512
   
   
75,561
 
Other current assets
  
210
   
3,547
   
8,795
   
   
12,552
 
Total current assets
  
210
   
41,824
   
56,794
   
   
98,828
 
                     
Net property and equipment
  
30,345
   
915,486
   
827,795
   
   
1,773,626
 
Investment in subsidiaries
  
654,840
   
   
   
(654,840
)
  
 
Intercompany receivables
  
374,858
   
   
   
(374,858
)
  
 
Other assets
  
4,757
   
2
   
912
   
   
5,671
 
Total assets
 
$
1,065,010
  
$
957,312
  
$
885,501
  
$
(1,029,698
)
 
$
1,878,125
 
                     
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity:
                    
Short-term debt
 
$
  
$
  
$
3,250
  
$
  
$
3,250
 
Accounts payable
  
9,687
   
62,041
   
60,776
   
   
132,504
 
Accrued expenses
  
   
11,265
   
4,842
   
   
16,107
 
Total current liabilities
  
9,687
   
73,306
   
68,868
   
   
151,861
 
                     
Long-term debt
  
355,000
   
   
100,000
   
   
455,000
 
Intercompany payables
  
   
374,858
   
   
(374,858
)
  
 
Deferred income taxes payable
  
17,760
   
141,517
   
151,959
   
   
311,236
 
Reserve for future abandonment costs
  
   
9,052
   
48,064
   
   
57,116
 
Minority interest
  
   
   
   
220,349
   
220,349
 
Total liabilities
  
382,447
   
598,733
   
368,891
   
(154,509
)
  
1,195,562
 
Stockholders' equity
  
682,563
   
358,579
   
516,610
   
(875,189
)
  
682,563
 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
$
1,065,010
  
$
957,312
  
$
885,501
  
$
(1,029,698
)
 
$
1,878,125
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)

Statement of Operations:
   
  
Three Months Ended June 30, 2007
 
  
Comstock Resources
  
Guarantor Subsidiaries
  
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
  
Eliminating Entries
  
Consolidated
 
  
(In thousands)
 
Oil and gas sales
 
$
  
$
83,160
  
$
91,046
  
$
  
$
174,206
 
Operating expenses:
                    
Oil and gas operating
  
   
17,624
   
12,556
   
   
30,180
 
Exploration
  
   
1,878
   
17,988
   
   
19,866
 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
  
847
   
30,134
   
28,779
   
   
59,760
 
General and administrative, net
  
7,993
   
(2,405
)
  
2,574
   
   
8,162
 
Total operating expenses
  
8,840
   
47,231
   
61,897
   
   
117,968
 
Income from operations
  
(8,840
)
  
35,929
   
29,149
   
   
56,238
 
Other income (expenses):
                    
Interest income
  
   
197
   
138
   
   
335
 
Other income
  
   
39
   
182
   
   
221
 
Interest expense
  
(7,775
)
  
   
(2,431
)
  
   
(10,206
)
Intercompany interest income (expense)
  
1,443
 
  
(1,443
)
  
   
   
 
Total other income (expenses)
 
 
(6,332
)
  
(1,207
)
  
(2,111
)
      
(9,650
)
Income (loss) before income taxes and minority interest in earnings ofBois d'Arc Energy
  
(15,172
)
  
34,722
   
27,038
   
   
46,588
 
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes
  
1,830
   
(11,784
)
  
(9,607
)
  
   
(19,561
)
Minority interest in earnings of Bois d'Arc Energy
  
   
   
   
(8,810
)
  
(8,810
)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
  
31,559
   
   
   
(31,559
)
  
 
Net income
 
$
18,217
  
$
22,938
  
$
17,431
  
$
(40,369
)
 
$
18,217
 
   
  
Three Months Ended June 30, 2006
 
  
Comstock Resources
  
Guarantor Subsidiaries
  
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
  
Eliminating Entries
  
Consolidated
 
  
(In thousands)
 
Oil and gas sales
 
$
  
$
64,571
  
$
59,607
  
$
  
$
124,178
 
Operating expenses:
                    
Oil and gas operating
  
   
13,200
   
11,821
   
   
25,021
 
Exploration
  
   
   
3,718
   
   
3,718
 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
  
58
   
16,510
   
16,495
   
   
33,063
 
Impairment
  
   
7,934
   
846
   
   
8,780
 
General and administrative, net
  
6,244
   
(1,652
)
  
2,641
   
   
7,233
 
Total operating expenses
  
6,302
   
35,992
   
35,521
   
   
77,815
 
Income from operations
  
(6,302
)
  
28,579
   
24,086
   
   
46,363
 
Other income (expenses):
                    
Interest income
  
   
172
   
57
   
   
229
 
Other income
  
   
48
   
327
   
   
375
 
Interest expense
  
(4,664
)
  
127
   
(1,569
)
  
   
(6,106
)
Gain on derivatives
  
   
1,303
   
   
   
1,303
 
Intercompany interest income (expense)
  
2,401
   
(2,401
)
  
   
   
 
Total other income (expenses)
  
(2,263
)
  
(751
)
  
(1,185
)
      
(4,199
)
Income (loss) before income taxes and minority interest in earnings ofBois d'Arc Energy
  
(8,565
)
  
27,828
   
22,901
   
   
42,164
 
Provision for income taxes
  
209
   
(10,977
)
  
(8,118
)
  
   
(18,886
)
Minority interest in earnings of Bois d'Arc Energy
  
   
   
   
(7,695
)
  
(7,695
)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
  
23,939
   
   
   
(23,939
)
  
 
Net income
 
$
15,583
  
$
16,851
  
$
14,783
  
$
(31,634
)
 
$
15,583
 
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(Continued)
   
Statement of Operations:
   
  
Six Months Ended June 30, 2007
 
  
Comstock Resources
  
Guarantor Subsidiaries
  
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
  
Eliminating Entries
  
Consolidated
 
  
(In thousands)
 
Oil and gas sales
 
$
  
$
153,007
  
$
167,228
  
$
  
$
320,235
 
Operating expenses:
                    
Oil and gas operating
  
   
31,679
   
25,584
   
   
57,263
 
Exploration
  
   
2,276
   
28,723
   
   
30,999
 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
  
1,773
   
57,400
   
57,294
   
   
116,467
 
General and administrative, net
  
16,530
   
(4,692
)
  
6,026
   
   
17,864
 
Total operating expenses
  
18,303
   
86,663
   
117,627
   
   
222,593
 
Income from operations
  
(18,303
)
  
66,344
   
49,601
   
   
97,642
 
Other income (expenses):
                    
Interest income
  
   
388
   
243
   
   
631
 
Other income
  
   
77
   
274
   
   
351
 
Interest expense
  
(14,059
)
  
(1
)
  
(4,595
)
  
   
(18,655
)
Intercompany interest income (expense)
  
1,381
   
(1,381
)
  
   
   
 
Total other income (expenses)
 
 
(12,678
)
  
(917
)
  
(4,078
)
      
(17,673
)
Income (loss) before income taxes and minority interest in earnings ofBois d'Arc Energy
  
(30,981
)
  
65,427
   
45,523
   
   
79,969
 
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes
  
4,466
   
(22,632
)
  
(16,219
)
  
   
(34,385
)
Minority interest in earnings of Bois d'Arc Energy
  
   
   
   
(14,809
)
  
(14,809
)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
  
57,290
   
   
   
(57,290
)
  
 
Net income
 
$
30,775
  
$
42,795
  
$
29,304
  
$
(72,099
)
 
$
30,775
 
  
  
Six Months Ended June 30, 2006
 
  
Comstock Resources
  
Guarantor Subsidiaries
  
 Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
  
Eliminating Entries
  
Consolidated
 
  
(In thousands)
 
Oil and gas sales
 
$
  
$
134,462
  
$
121,440
  
$
  
$
255,902
 
Operating expenses:
                    
Oil and gas operating
  
   
27,055
   
24,261
   
   
51,316
 
Exploration
  
   
344
   
8,249
   
   
8,593
 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
  
115
   
32,745
   
30,888
   
   
63,748
 
Impairment
  
   
7,934
   
846
   
   
8,780
 
General and administrative, net
  
12,536
   
(3,050
)
  
5,882
   
   
15,368
 
Total operating expenses
  
12,651
   
65,028
   
70,126
   
   
147,805
 
Income from operations
  
(12,651
)
  
69,434
   
51,314
       
108,097
 
Other income (expenses):
                    
Interest income
  
   
340
   
126
   
   
466
 
Other income
  
   
102
   
327
   
   
429
 
Interest expense
  
(9,190
)
  
247
   
(2,646
)
  
   
(11,589
)
Gain on derivatives
  
   
9,428
   
   
   
9,428
 
Intercompany interest income (expense)
  
4,608
   
(4,608
)
  
   
   
 
Total other income (expenses)
  
(4,582
)
  
5,509
   
(2,193
)
      
(1,266
)
Income (loss) before income taxes and minority interest in earnings ofBois d’Arc Energy
  
(17,233
)
  
74,943
   
49,121
       
106,831
 
Provision for income taxes
  
(130
)
  
(27,498
)
  
(17,557
)
  
   
(45,185
)
Minority interest in earnings of Bois d'Arc Energy
  
   
   
   
(16,429
)
  
(16,429
)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
  
62,580
   
   
   
(62,580
)
  
 
Net income
 
$
45,217
  
$
47,445
  
$
31,564
  
$
(79,009
)
 
$
45,217
 
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COMSTOCK RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)
 
Statement of Cash Flows:
   
  
Six Months Ended June 30, 2007
 
  
Comstock
  
Guarantor
  
Non-Guarantor
  
Eliminating
    
  
Resources
  
Subsidiaries
  
Subsidiaries
  
Entries
  
Consolidated
 
  
(In thousands)
 
                     
Net Cash Provided by (Used for) Operating Activities
 
$
(19,153
)
 
$
136,222
  
$
110,435
  
$
49
  
$
227,553
 
                     
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
                    
Capital expenditures
  
(746
)
  
(205,123
)
  
(123,476
)
  
   
(329,345
)
Net Cash Used for Investing Activities
  
(746
)
  
(205,123
)
  
(123,476
)
  
   
(329,345
)
                     
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
                    
Borrowings
  
114,000
   
   
32,000
   
   
146,000
 
Advances to (from) parent
  
(94,840
)
  
94,840
   
   
   
 
Principal payments on debt
  
   
   
(7,000
)
  
   
(7,000
)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
  
139
   
   
309
   
   
448
 
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
  
600
   
   
49
   
(49
)
  
600
 
Debt issuance costs
  
   
   
(89
)
  
   
(89
)
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
  
19,899
   
94,840
   
25,269
   
(49
)
  
139,959
 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
  
   
25,939
   
12,228
   
   
38,167
 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
  
   
1,228
   
9,487
   
   
10,715
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 
$
  
$
27,167
  
$
21,715
  
$
  
$
48,882
 

    
  
Six Months Ended June 30, 2006
 
  
Comstock
  
Guarantor
 
 
Non-Guarantor
  
Eliminating
    
  
Resources
  
Subsidiaries
  
Subsidiaries
  
Entries
  
Consolidated
 
  
(In thousands)
 
                     
Net Cash Provided by (Used for) Operating Activities
 
$
(9,404
)
 
$
101,441
  
$
84,027
  
$
  
$
176,064
 
               
     
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
              
     
Capital expenditures
  
(214
)
  
(93,202
)
  
(109,610
)
  
   
(203,026
)
Payments to settle derivatives
  
   
(703
)
  
   
   
(703
)
Net Cash Used for Investing Activities
  
(214
)
  
(93,905
)
  
(109,610
)
  
   
(203,729
)
               
     
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
              
     
Borrowings
  
4,000
   
   
56,000
   
   
60,000
 
Advances to (from) parent
  
6,954
   
(6,954
)
  
   
   
 
Principal payments on debt
  
(4,000
)
  
   
(35,000
)
  
   
(39,000
)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
  
1,742
   
   
   
   
1,742
 
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
  
922
   
   
   
   
922
 
Debt issuance costs
  
   
   
(100
)
  
   
(100
)
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
  
9,618
   
(6,954
)
  
20,900
   
   
23,564
 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
  
   
582
   
(4,683
)
  
   
(4,101
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
  
   
89
   
   
   
89
 
Bois d'Arc Energy cash and cash equivalents as of January 1, 2006
  
   
   
12,043
   
   
12,043
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 
$
  
$
671
  
$
7,360
  
$
  
$
8,031
 
 
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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, 2007, and the related consolidated statements of operations for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, the consolidated statement of stockholders' equity for the six months ended June 30, 2007, and the consolidated statements of cash flows for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006.  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, 2006, 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, 2007 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.  In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2006, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Dallas, Texas
August 9, 2007
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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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, 2006.

Results of Operations

Effective January 1, 2006 we are including Bois d'Arc Energy in our financial statements as a consolidated subsidiary.  The following table reflects certain summary operating data for our onshore operations and for Bois d'Arc Energy for the periods presented:

  
Three Months Ended June 30, 2007
  
Three Months Ended June 30, 2006
 
      
Bois d'Arc
          
Bois d'Arc
    
  
Onshore
  
Energy
  
Total
  
Onshore
  
Energy
  
Total
 
  
(In thousands, except per unit amounts)
 
Net Production Data:
                        
Oil (Mbbls)
  
255
   
417
   
672
   
237
   
345
   
582
 
Natural Gas (Mmcf)
  
9,215
   
8,194
   
17,409
   
7,549
   
5,218
   
12,767
 
Natural Gas equivalent (Mmcfe)
  
10,746
   
10,696
   
21,442
   
8,969
   
7,290
   
16,259
 
                         
Revenues:
                        
Oil sales
 
$
14,311
  
$
27,638
  
$
41,949
  
$
13,847
  
$
23,943
  
$
37,790
 
Gas sales
  
68,849
   
63,408
   
132,257
   
50,724
   
35,664
   
86,388
 
Total oil and gas sales
 
$
83,160
  
$
91,046
  
$
174,206
  
$
64,571
  
$
59,607
  
$
124,178
 
                         
Expenses:
                        
Oil and gas operating expenses(1)
 
$
17,624
  
$
12,556
  
$
30,180
  
$
13,200
  
$
11,821
  
$
25,021
 
Exploration expense
 
$
1,878
  
$
17,988
  
$
19,866
  
$
  
$
3,718
  
$
3,718
 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
 
$
30,248
  
$
28,779
  
$
59,760
  
$
16,568
  
$
16,495
  
$
33,063
 
                         
Average Sales Price:
                       
Oil (per Bbl)                                         
 
$
56.10
  
$
66.28
  
$
62.42
  
$
58.47
  
$
69.31
  
$
64.90
 
Natural gas (per Mcf)                              
 
$
7.47
  
$
7.74
  
$
7.60
  
$
6.72
  
$
6.84
  
$
6.77
 
Average equivalent (Mcfe)
 
$
7.74
  
$
8.51
  
$
8.12
  
$
7.20
  
$
8.18
  
$
7.64
 
                         
Expenses ($ per Mcfe):
                        
Oil and gas operating(1)
 
$
1.64
  
$
1.17
  
$
1.41
  
$
1.47
  
$
1.62
  
$
1.54
 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization(2)
 
$
2.80
  
$
2.68
  
$
2.77
  
$
1.84
  
$
2.25
  
$
2.02
 
                         
(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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Six Months Ended June 30, 2007
  
Six Months Ended June 30, 2006
 
      
Bois d'Arc
          
Bois d'Arc
    
  
Onshore
  
Energy
  
Total
  
Onshore
  
Energy
  
Total
 
  
(In thousands, except per unit amounts)
 
Net Production Data:
                        
Oil (Mbbls)
  
506
   
785
   
1,291
   
465
   
663
   
1,128
 
Natural Gas (Mmcf)
  
17,850
   
15,895
   
33,745
   
14,918
   
10,282
   
25,200
 
Natural Gas equivalent (Mmcfe)
  
20,886
   
20,605
   
41,491
   
17,709
   
14,259
   
31,968
 
                         
Revenues:
                        
Oil sales
 
$
26,365
  
$
49,106
  
$
75,471
  
$
26,112
  
$
43,280
  
$
69,392
 
Gas sales
  
126,642
   
118,122
   
244,764
   
108,350
   
78,160
   
186,510
 
Total oil and gas sales
 
$
153,007
  
$
167,228
  
$
320,235
  
$
134,462
  
$
121,440
  
$
255,902
 
                         
Expenses:
                        
Oil and gas operating expenses(1)
 
$
31,679
  
$
25,584
  
$
57,263
  
$
27,055
  
$
24,261
  
$
51,316
 
Exploration expense
 
$
2,276
  
$
28,723
  
$
30,999
  
$
344
  
$
8,249
  
$
8,593
 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
 
$
57,608
  
$
57,294
  
$
116,467
  
$
32,860
  
$
30,888
  
$
63,748
 
                         
Average Sales Price:
                       
Oil (per Bbl)                                         
 
$
52.10
  
$
62.55
  
$
58.46
  
$
56.12
  
$
65.31
  
$
61.52
 
Natural gas (per Mcf)                              
 
$
7.09
  
$
7.43
  
$
7.25
  
$
7.26
  
$
7.60
  
$
7.40
 
Average equivalent (Mcfe)
 
$
7.33
  
$
8.12
  
$
7.72
  
$
7.59
  
$
8.52
  
$
8.01
 
                         
Expenses ($ per Mcfe):
                        
Oil and gas operating(1)
 
$
1.52
  
$
1.24
  
$
1.38
  
$
1.53
  
$
1.70
  
$
1.61
 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization(2)
 
$
2.75
  
$
2.77
  
$
2.79
  
$
1.85
  
$
2.15
  
$
1.98
 
                         
(1) Includes lease operating costs and production and ad valorem taxes.                      
(2)Represents depreciation, depletion and amortization of oil and gas properties only.                      
 
Revenues –

Our oil and gas sales in the second quarter of 2007 of $174.2 million increased $50.0 million (40%) over our sales of $124.2 million in the second quarter of 2006.  The growth in sales resulted from our higher production in the second quarter of 2007 as well as higher natural gas prices.  Production in the second quarter of 2007 increased 32% to 21.4 Bcfe as compared to production of 16.3 Bcfe in the second quarter of 2006.  Our average realized natural gas price of $7.60 per Mcf in the second quarter of 2007 was $0.83 or 12% higher than our average natural gas price of $6.77 per Mcf for the three months ended June 30, 2006.  Realized oil prices in the second quarter of 2007 averaged $62.42 per barrel, 4% lower than the $64.90 per barrel realized in the second quarter of 2006.

Oil and gas sales from our onshore properties increased $18.6 million to $83.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007 from $64.6 million for the second quarter of 2006.  Our onshore production in the second quarter of 2007 increased by 20% to 10.7 Bcfe from production in the second quarter of 2006 of 9.0 Bcfe.  The production increase was attributable to our development drilling activity primarily in our East Texas/North Louisiana region.  Our average onshore realized crude oil price decreased by 4% and our average onshore realized natural gas price increased by 11% in the second quarter of 2007 as compared to the second quarter of 2006.  Oil and gas sales from Bois d'Arc Energy's operations for the second quarter of 2007 of $91.0 million increased $31.4 million or 53% compared with the second quarter of 2006.  Bois d'Arc Energy's production of 10.7 Bcfe in the second quarter of 2007 increased by 47% from the production in the second quarter of 2006 of 7.3 Bcfe.  The increase was due to production from new wells and the return to service of third party pipelines damaged by the 2005 hurricanes which caused 1.6 Bcfe in production to be deferred in 2006's second quarter.  Bois d'Arc Energy's average oil price decreased by 4% and Bois d'Arc Energy's average natural gas price increased by 13% in the second quarter of 2007 as compared to the second quarter of 2006.


 
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Our oil and gas sales in the first six months of 2007 of $320.2 million increased $64.3 million (25%) over our sales of $255.9 million in the first six months of 2006.  The growth in sales which resulted from our higher production in the first six months of 2007 was offset in part by lower oil and natural gas prices.  Production in the first six months of 2007 increased 30% to 41.5 Bcfe as compared to production of 32.0 Bcfe in the first six months of 2006.  Our average realized natural gas price of $7.25 per Mcf in the first six months of 2007 was $0.15 or 2% less than our average natural gas price of $7.40 per Mcf for the six months ended June 30, 2006.  Realized oil prices in the first six months of 2007 averaged $58.46 per barrel, 5% lower than the $61.52 per barrel realized in the first six months of 2006.

Oil and gas sales from our onshore properties increased $18.5 million to $153.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 from $134.5 million for the first six months of 2006.  Our onshore production in the first six months of 2007 increased by 18% to 20.9 Bcfe from production in the first six months of 2006 of 17.7 Bcfe.  The production increase was attributable to our development drilling activity primarily in our East Texas/North Louisiana region.  Our average onshore realized crude oil price decreased by 7% and our average onshore realized natural gas price decreased by 2% in the first six months of 2007 as compared to the first six months of 2006.  Oil and gas sales from Bois d'Arc Energy's operations for the first six months of 2007 of $167.2 million increased $45.8 million or 38% compared with the first six months of 2006.  Bois d'Arc Energy's production of 20.6 Bcfe in the first six months of 2007 increased by 45% from the production in the first six months of 2006 of 14.3 Bcfe.  The increase was due to production from new wells and restoration of 3.3 Bcfe of deferred production Bois d'Arc Energy had in the first half of 2006 which resulted from the 2005 hurricanes.  Bois d'Arc Energy's average oil price decreased by 4% and Bois d'Arc Energy's average natural gas price decreased by 2% in the first six months of 2007 as compared to the first six months of 2006.
 
Costs and Expenses -
 
Our oil and gas operating expenses, including production taxes, increased $5.2 million (21%) to $30.2 million in the second quarter of 2007 from $25.0 million in the second quarter of 2006.  Oil and gas operating expenses from our onshore operations increased $4.4 million (34%) to $17.6 million from $13.2 million in the second quarter of 2006 primarily due to the 20% increase in production in the second quarter of 2007.  Oil and gas operating expenses per equivalent Mcf produced for our onshore operations increased $0.17 (11%) to $1.64 in the second quarter of 2007 from $1.47 in the second quarter of 2006 due to higher severance taxes resulting from higher natural gas prices and higher field lifting costs.  Bois d'Arc Energy's oil and gas operating costs for the second quarter of 2007 of $12.6 million increased $0.8 million (6%) from $11.8 million in the second quarter of 2006.  Oil and gas operating expenses per equivalent Mcf produced for Bois d'Arc Energy operations decreased $0.45 (28%) to $1.17 in the second quarter of 2007 from $1.62 in the second quarter of 2006.  The decrease is due to the fixed nature of a substantial portion of Bois d'Arc Energy's lifting costs and lower repair and maintenance costs in 2007.  Operating expenses in the second quarter of 2006 included $0.8 million of offshore repair costs related to the 2005 hurricanes.
 
Oil and gas operating expenses increased $6.0 million (12%) to $57.3 million in the first six months of 2007 from $51.3 million in the first six months of 2006.  Onshore oil and gas operating expenses increased $4.6 million (17%) as the result of the higher production level and the costs associated with new wells.  Onshore oil and gas operating expenses per Mcfe produced decreased $0.01 to $1.52 for the six months ended June 30, 2007 from $1.53 for the same period in 2006.  Offshore oil and gas operating expenses increased $1.3 million (5%) to $25.6 million for the first six months of 2007 primarily due to lifting costs associated with new wells placed on production.  Oil and gas operating expenses per equivalent Mcf produced for Bois d'Arc Energy operations decreased $0.46 (27%) to $1.24 in the first six months of 2007 from $1.70 in the first six months of 2006.  The decrease is due to the fixed nature of a substantial portion of Bois d'Arc Energy's lifting costs and lower repair and maintenance costs in 2007.  Operating expenses in 2006 included $2.7 million of offshore repair costs related to the 2005 hurricanes.
 
In the second quarter of 2007, we had $19.9 million of exploration expense as compared to $3.7 million in the second quarter of 2006.  Exploration expense in the second quarter of 2007 primarily related to three offshore exploratory dry holes and two onshore exploratory dry holes in Mississippi.  In the second quarter of 2006, we had one offshore exploratory dry hole and the cost of seismic data acquired.  In the first six months of 2007, we had $31.0 million of exploration expense as compared to $8.6 million in the first six months of 2006.  Exploration expense in the first six months of 2007 primarily related to five offshore and two onshore exploratory dry holes and the cost of seismic data acquired by Bois d'Arc Energy.  The provision in the first six months of 2006 primarily related to two offshore exploratory dry holes and seismic data acquired by Bois d'Arc Energy.
 
 
 
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Depreciation, depletion and amortization ("DD&A") increased $26.7 million (81%) to $59.8 million in the second quarter of 2007 from DD&A expense of $33.1 million in the second quarter of 2006.  DD&A for our onshore properties increased $13.6 million to $30.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007 from $16.6 million in the second quarter of 2006 due to our 20% higher production level and an increase in our onshore average DD&A rate.  Our onshore DD&A per equivalent Mcf produced increased by $0.96 to $2.80 for the three months ended June 30, 2007 from $1.84 for the three months ended June 30, 2007.  This increased rate was primarily attributable to the higher capitalized costs associated with our drilling program and our acquisitions completed in 2006 and 2007.  DD&A related to Bois d'Arc Energy for the second quarter of 2007 increased $12.3 million to $28.8 million from $16.5 million in the second quarter of 2006 million due primarily to the 47% higher production level and a higher amortization rate.  The DD&A rate per Mcfe produced for Bois d'Arc Energy's operations in the second quarter of 2007 increased $0.43 per Mcfe to $2.68 per Mcfe from $2.25 in the second quarter of 2006 due to higher capitalized costs related to Bois d'Arc Energy's drilling program which reflect the increased costs for drilling and construction services in the Gulf of Mexico.
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2007, DD&A increased $52.8 million (83%) to $116.5 million from $63.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006.  DD&A for our onshore properties increased $24.7 million (75%) to $57.6 million from $32.9 million in the first six months of 2006.  The increase is due to the 18% increase in onshore production and the increased amortization rate of $2.75 per Mcfe in the first half of 2007 as compared to $1.85 per Mcfe for the first half of 2006.  The higher rate is attributable to higher costs of the acquisitions we made in 2006 and 2007 and higher drilling costs associated with our onshore drilling program.  The DD&A associated with Bois d'Arc Energy's offshore properties of $57.3 million for the first six months of 2007 increased $26.4 million (86%) from $30.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006 due to the 45% increase in produced volumes and a higher amortization rate.  The DD&A rate per Mcfe produced for Bois d'Arc Energy's operations in the first six months of 2007 increased $0.62 per Mcfe to $2.77 per Mcfe from $2.15 in the first six months of 2006 due to higher capitalized costs related to Bois d'Arc Energy's drilling program which reflect the increased costs for drilling and construction services in the Gulf of Mexico.
 
General and administrative expenses, which are reported net of overhead reimbursements, increased by $1.0 million to $8.2 million for the second quarter of 2007 as compared to general and administrative expenses of $7.2 million for the second quarter of 2006.  Included in general and administrative expenses are stock-based compensation of $4.3 million and $3.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.  For the first six months of 2007, general and administrative expenses increased to $17.9 million from $15.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006. Included in general and administrative expenses are stock-based compensation of $8.6 million and $6.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.  These increases primarily reflect the additional personnel we have added since the beginning of 2007.

Interest expense increased $4.1 million (67%) to $10.2 million for the second quarter of 2007 from interest expense of $6.1 million in the second quarter of 2006.  The increase was primarily due to increased borrowings under our bank credit facilities during the second quarter of 2007 and higher interest rates.  The average borrowings outstanding increased to $387.9 million during the second quarter of 2007 as compared to $152.8 million in the second quarter of 2006.  The average interest rate we were charged on the outstanding borrowings under our credit facilities increased to 6.7% in the second quarter of 2007 as compared to 6.4% in the second quarter of 2006.  Interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2007 increased $7.1 million (61%) to $18.7 million from $11.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006.  The increase is attributable to higher average borrowings under the bank credit facilities and higher interest rates.  Average borrowings outstanding increased to $346.8 million during the first six months of 2007 as compared to $144.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006.  The average interest rate under our bank credit facilities increased to 6.6% in the first half of 2007 as compared to 6.1% in the first half of 2006.
 
We had no outstanding derivatives during the three months and six months ended June 30, 2007.  We had natural gas price derivatives outstanding during the three and six months ended June 31, 2006 and we did not designate these derivatives as cash flow hedges in 2006 and accordingly, we recognized gains from the change in the fair value of these liabilities in 2006.  During 2006, the fair value of our liability for these derivatives decreased during the six months ended June 30, 2006 resulting in net gains of $1.3 million and $9.4 million for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2006, respectively.
 
    Income tax expense increased $0.7 million (4%) to $19.6 million in the three months ended June 30, 2007 from income tax expense of $18.9 million in the second quarter of 2006.  The increase was mainly due to higher income in the second quarter of 2007.  Income tax expense decreased $10.8 million (24%) to $34.4 million in the six months ended June 30, 2007 from income tax expense of $45.2 million in the first six months of 2006.  The decrease was mainly due to lower income in the first six months of 2007.
 
 
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    Minority interest in earnings of Bois d'Arc Energy of $8.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007 increased $1.1 million (15%) from the minority interest in earnings of $7.7 million for the comparable period in 2006 due to Bois d'Arc Energy's higher net income for the three months ended June 30, 2007.  Minority interest in earnings of Bois d'Arc Energy of $14.8 million for the first six months of 2007 decreased $1.6 million (10%) from the minority interest in earnings of $16.4 million for the comparable period in 2006 due to Bois d'Arc Energy's lower net income for the six months ended June 30, 2007.
 
    We reported net income of $18.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007, as compared to $15.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006.  The net income per share for the second quarter of 2007 was $0.41 on weighted average diluted shares outstanding of 44.4 million as compared to $0.35 for the second quarter of 2006 on weighted average diluted shares outstanding of 43.5 million.  Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2007 was $30.8 million, as compared to net income of $45.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006.  Net income per share for the six months ended June 30, 2007 was $0.69 on weighted average diluted shares outstanding of 44.3 million as compared to net income of $1.03 on weighted average diluted shares outstanding of 43.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006.  Increases in exploration expense and DD&A in the first half of 2007 as compared to the same period in 2006 offset the higher oil and gas sales in the first half of 2007.  The 2006 results also included a $9.4 million gain from derivatives.

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, 2007, our primary sources of funds were net cash flow from operations of $227.6 million and net borrowings under our credit facilities of $139.0 million.  Our net cash flow from operating activities increased $51.5 million (29%) in the first six months of 2007 from $176.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006.  This increase is primarily due to the higher revenues we had in the first half of 2007 driven by the 30% increase in our oil and gas production.

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 2007, we incurred capital expenditures of $325.1 million primarily for our acquisition, development and exploration activities.
 
The following table summarizes our capital expenditure activity, on an accrual basis, for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006:
   
Six Months Ended June 30, 2007
  
Six Months Ended June 30, 2006
 
       
Bois d'Arc
          
Bois d'Arc
    
   
Onshore
  
Energy
  
Total
  
Onshore
  
Energy
  
Total
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Acquisitions of oil and gas properties
  
$
31,965
  
$
  
$
31,965
  
$
912
  
$
  
$
912
 
Leasehold costs
   
4,741
   
350
   
5,091
   
1,553
   
3,023
   
4,576
 
Development drilling
   
154,522
   
22,360
   
176,882
   
77,822
   
21,836
   
99,658
 
Exploratory drilling
   
7,589
   
65,379
   
72,968
   
75
   
64,791
   
64,866
 
Other development
   
3,318
   
34,075
   
37,393
   
11,920
   
24,648
   
36,568
 
    
202,135
   
122,164
   
324,299
   
92,282
   
114,298
   
206,580
 
Other
   
678
   
82
   
760
   
194
   
181
   
375
 
   
$
202,813
  
$
122,246
  
$
325,059
  
$
92,476
  
$
114,479
  
$
206,955
 
 
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 and for seismic data acquisitions.  Consequently, we have a significant degree of flexibility to adjust the level of our capital expenditures as circumstances warrant.  As of June 30, 2007 we have contracted for the services of onshore drilling rigs through September 2008 at an aggregate cost of $39.8 million.  As of June 30, 2007, Bois d'Arc Energy has long term commitments to acquire seismic data totaling $11.0 million through December 2008.  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 $59.6 million and $41.3 million as of June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

We spent $170.2 million and $91.4 million on our onshore development and exploration activities in the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.  We expect to spend approximately $301.0 million for onshore development and exploration projects in 2007.  Bois d'Arc Energy spent $122.2 million and $114.3 million on offshore development and exploration activities in the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and expects to spend $200.0 million for offshore development and exploration projects in 2007.  Development and exploration activities are funded primarily with operating cash flow and with borrowings under our bank credit facilities.
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We spent $32.0 million on an acquisition of oil and gas properties in South Texas in the first six months of 2007.  We do not have a specific acquisition budget for 2007 since the timing and size of acquisitions are not predictable.  We intend to use borrowings under our bank credit facilities, or other debt or equity financings to the extent available, to finance significant acquisitions.  The availability and attractiveness of these sources of financing will depend upon a number of factors, some of which will relate to our financial condition and performance and some of which will be beyond our control, such as prevailing interest rates, oil and natural gas prices and other market conditions.

We have a $600.0 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, 2007 the borrowing base was $400.0 million, $106.0 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, 2007.  We also have $175.0 million of 6⅞% senior notes due March 1, 2012, with interest payable semiannually on each March 1 and September 1.  The notes are unsecured obligations and are guaranteed by all of our wholly owned subsidiaries.
 
Bois d'Arc Energy has a bank credit facility with the Bank of Nova Scotia and several other banks.  The credit facility matures on May 11, 2009.  Borrowings under the credit facility are limited to a borrowing base that is redetermined semi-annually based on the banks' estimates of the future net cash flows of Bois d'Arc Energy's oil and natural gas properties.  The determination of the borrowing base is at the sole discretion of the administrative agent and the bank group.  The borrowing base is $225.0 million as of June 30, 2007.  Availability under the borrowing base was $100.0 million as of June 30, 2007.  Indebtedness under the credit facility is secured by substantially all of Bois d'Arc Energy and its subsidiaries' assets, and all of Bois d'Arc Energy's subsidiaries are guarantors of the indebtedness.  The credit facility contains covenants that restrict the payment of cash dividends in excess of $5.0 million, borrowings, sales of assets, loans to others, capital expenditures, investments, merger activity, hedging contracts, liens and certain other transactions without the prior consent of the lenders and requires Bois d'Arc Energy to maintain a ratio of current assets, including the availability under the bank credit facility, to current liabilities of at least one-to-one and a ratio of indebtedness to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, depletion, and amortization, exploration and impairment expense of no more than 2.5-to-one.

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, 2006 is incorporated herein by reference.

Effective January 1, 2007 we adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes," an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 ("FIN 48") which clarifies the accounting and disclosures for uncertainty in income tax positions, as defined.  The adoption of FIN 48 had no impact on the amounts recorded by us related to uncertain tax positions.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements" (SFAS No. 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.  SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and is generally applied prospectively.  We are currently evaluating the impact of this statement on our consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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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, 2007, 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 $1.3 million and a $1.00 change in the price per Mcf of natural gas would have changed our cash flow by approximately $33.0 million.

Interest Rates

At June 30, 2007, we had total long-term debt of $594.0 million.  Of this amount, $175.0 million bears interest at a fixed rate of 6⅞%.  We had $419.0 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, 2007, a 100 basis point change in interest rates would change our interest expense for the six month period ended June 30, 2007 by approximately $2.1 million.

ITEM 4:  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As of June 30, 2007, 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, 2007 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, 2007, 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 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 9, 2007
/s/ M. JAY ALLISON
 
 
M.Jay Allison, Chairman, President and Chief
 
 
Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
     
   
Date:           August 9, 2007
/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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