Baron Energy, Inc. Corporate Overview October 1, 2012 www.baronenergy.com
Safe Harbor Statement This presentation includes forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this presentation that address activities, events, or developments that the Company expects, believes, or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These statements include but are not limited to forward-looking statements about acquisitions and the expectations of plans, strategies, objectives, and anticipated financial and operating results of the Company, including the Company s drilling program, production, hedging activities, expenditure levels, and other information included in this presentation. These statements are based on certain assumptions made by the Company based on management s experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, anticipated future developments, and other factors believed to be appropriate. Such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those implied or expressed by the forward-looking statements. These include risks relating to the Company s financial performance and results, availability of sufficient cash flow to execute its business plan, ability to secure funding for acquisitions, prices, and demand for oil, gas, and natural gas liquids, the ability to replace reserves and efficiently develop current reserves and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in this presentation. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made and the Company undertakes no obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. 2
Introduction On February 22, 2010, Baron Energy, Inc. merged with two privately held companies with oil and gas properties and operations in West Texas. The merger brought with it a seasoned management team, a new board of directors, and a new business strategy to acquire and exploit oil production within a core area of North and West Texas. In December 2010, Baron sold most of its non-operated oil and gas properties in order to focus on operated only properties. In January 2012, a 5 Year Plan was developed to provide both a vision and a guide for Baron during the coming years. The plan is underway. 3
Company Overview HQ in San Marcos, Texas OTC Markets: BROE Shares outstanding: 75 million / 15 million float Current Price (9/30/12): $0.047/share 3 month average volume: 12,867 shares/day 52 week range: $0.02 - $0.06/share Current Market Cap: $3.5 million Total Debt: $3.4 million www.baronenergy.com 4
A corporate vision and strategy proven during more than 11 years of regional transactions and operating history Baron grows its production and revenue by: 1) Acquisition of producing properties with upside potential 2) Production enhancements: workovers, reactivations, recompletions, and in-fill drilling Focused on low-risk conventional oil production Operate only in North, North Central, and West Texas Management has over 60-years of industry experience; 30 years in business development; executed more than 80 buy/sell transactions within the past 11 years; strong operating background; worked together for 20 years Management has an established track record of results More than 80 buy/sell transactions 5
Management Team has significant oil and gas experience including major oil company and independent owner/operator Ronnie L. Steinocher Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer 33 years of oil and gas experience, including 18 years with Conoco Inc. Co-founder and owner/operator of independent oil and gas companies since 2001. Extensive experience in drilling, production, reservoir, and operations engineering, oil and gas investment evaluation, deal structuring, fund sourcing, business development, including major acquisitions both international and domestic, and general management. BS Architecture, University of Texas at Arlington, BS Civil Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin. Member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers. Licensed professional engineer in Texas. Lisa P. Hamilton Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Director 31 years of oil and gas experience, including 20 years with Conoco Inc. Co-founder and owner/operator of independent oil and gas companies since 2001. Extensive experience in finance, accounting, land administration, pipeline, right-of-way, contracts, risk management, business development, international oil and gas, deal structuring, banking, fund sourcing, and general management. BS Business Administration with Highest Honors, University of Houston - Downtown. 6
Core Area of Operations is located in North, North Central and West Texas where management has operated for the past 11 years Baron Energy, Inc. Core Area of Operations HQ San Marcos, Texas 7
Core Operating Area North Texas and West Texas 58 Counties 55,715 square miles 36 million acres 650,000 BOPD production 95,800 producing oil wells 39,500 shut-in wells Multiple pay zones Shut-in wells provide plenty of opportunity for growth Well and production data from Texas Railroad Commission 2010 8
Operators in core area range from the largest to the smallest Many major oil companies continue to operate in North and West Texas ExxonMobil Chevron Conoco Smallest operator is a sole proprietorship 7,618 oil and gas companies operate in Texas Work with small operators and sole proprietorships Data from Texas Railroad Commission 2010 9
Operating Status Annualized revenue of approximately $1 million Net production 30-35 BOEPD; gross 70-80 BOEPD 95% oil production; 45 producers / 33 shut-in wells Producers include participation agreement with Wasp Energy LLC 12.5% to 100% ownership in leases; both operated and non-operated Well depths range from 1,700 to 7,700 feet More than 3,500 acres in 9 Texas counties Acreage includes participation agreement with Wasp Energy LLC Ongoing field operations to increase production Continuous acquisitions program Long-lived oil production (> 50 years) 10
Criteria used to identify acquisition candidates 1) Located in Core Area 2) Current production 3) Operatorship 4) Upside via workovers, reactivations, recompletions, in-fill drilling 5) Well depths less than 5,000 feet 6) Multiple pay zones 7) Private negotiation Preference is for multiple well projects: 5-50 wells 11
Production is increased by a mixture of different programs 12
Number of production wells will continue to increase as reactivations are completed Current well inventory will provide 2-3 reactivations per month for the remainder of the year Includes Wasp Energy JV 13
Production continues to increase as acquisitions are closed and field work completed Year-end production includes 4 pending acquisitions Includes Wasp Energy JV 14
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil Prices 15
Highlights Potential for significant value increase over the next 12 months Understandable 5 Year Plan driven by a focused strategy Management s 30% ownership directly aligned with shareholders Conventional oil production in the defined core area Rolling inventory of acquisition candidates at all times Soon to be fully SEC compliant Continuous inventory of acquisition candidates 16
Larger producing properties are under review for acquisitions in 2013 Example of the types of larger properties under review for acquisition: Located in Core Area 20-200 BOEPD gross; prefer 100% oil production 10-100 wells Depths of 1,500 to 5,000 feet Water disposal available Upside via workovers, reactivations, recompletions, and in-fill drilling Only acquire producing properties 17
Future State: Year-End 2012 SEC fully compliant Trade on OTCQB Banking relationship with credit facility Private debt restructured Four pending acquisitions closed Producing well count 50 plus Continuous investor outreach program Annualized revenue of $2-3 million 2-3 acquisitions in pipeline for 1-2Q2013 Completed milestones will provide a solid base for growth in 2013 18
Acquire, Enhance, Divest or Keep The Process Acquire production with upside Complete workovers Upgrade facilities, if required Reactivate shut in wells Recomplete additional productive zones, if available Complete reserve report on properties Disposition of assets or keep in portfolio for future drilling locations 19
Path Forward for 2013 Continue to execute the 5 Year Plan Acquire more properties similar to those acquired in 2011 and 2012 Achieve at least 100 BOPD of new production via reactivation projects Close at least one acquisition of 100 BOPD plus with upside Producing well count of 150-300 wells by year-end 2013 Continuous investor outreach program; quarterly presentations Annualized revenue at year-end of $10-20 million Year-End 2013 Production Target of 300-600 BOEPD 20
Reasons to Invest in Baron Without the Numbers Potential for significant per share increase within 12 months Easy to understand and focused business plan Seasoned management team with proven track record Management ownership of 30%; highly motivated team Peer group comparisons indicate excellent upside business plan Significant per share increase with successful execution of business plan 21
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Company Contact Baron Energy, Inc. 300 S. C.M. Allen Parkway, Ste 400 San Marcos, Texas 78666-6954 Phone (512) 392-5775 Fax (512) 392-3231 info@baronenergy.com www.baronenergy.com 23