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

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):    June 8, 2012
 
Lucas Energy, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Nevada
001-32508
20-2660243
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File
Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 1550, Houston, Texas
77027
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (713) 528-1881
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
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All statements that are included in this Report and the attachments hereto, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, assumptions, uncertainties, and other factors. Statements made in the future tense, and statements using words such as “may,” “can,” “could,” “should,” “predict,” “aim’” “potential,” “continue,” “opportunity,” “intend,” “goal,” “estimate,” “expect,” “expectations,” “project,” “projections,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believe,” “think,” “confident” “scheduled” or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of performance and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are beyond our control. These risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements, and therefore should be carefully considered. We caution you not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. We disclaim any obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as expressly required by law.

ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.

As described below in Item 7.01, Mr. William Sawyer, CEO of Lucas Energy, Inc. (the “Company”, “we” or “us”), will be making several presentations to third parties during the next several weeks, the first of which is planned to occur on June 11, 2012. In connection with the presentations, Mr. Sawyer intends to discuss the slide presentation (the “Presentation”) furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto, which includes certain projected revenue and growth information and projections, which information includes certain projected revenue and growth information and projections for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013.  The foregoing description of information contained in the Presentation is qualified by reference to such Presentation materials attached as Exhibit 99.1.  The Company is not undertaking to update this Presentation or the information contained therein.

The limited financial information, disclosures and projections provided in the Presentation have not been audited or reviewed by the Company’s independent auditing firm or independent reserve and reservoir engineers. Such projections were provided for informational purposes only. Actual results could differ materially from these projections although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the projections are reasonable based on the current market conditions.   The Company can provide no assurance that these projections will accurately predict or indicate future actual results. As such, investors are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such information and projections.

The information contained in this Item 7.01, including the related information set forth in the Presentation attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein, is being “furnished” and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. The information in this Item 7.01 shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or into any filing or other document pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. By including this Item 7.01 disclosure in the filing of this Report on Form 8-K and furnishing this information, the Company makes no admission as to the materiality of any information in this report that is required to be disclosed solely by reason of Regulation FD.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

EXHIBIT NO.
DESCRIPTION
   
99.1*
PowerPoint Presentation
   
* Filed herewith.

 
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Signature
 
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 hereunto duly authorized.

 
LUCAS ENERGY, INC.
   
   
 
By: / s / K. Andrew Lai
 
Name:  K. Andrew Lai
 
Title:   Chief Financial Officer

Date: June 8, 2012

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
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EXHIBIT INDEX

EXHIBIT NO.
DESCRIPTION
   
99.1*
PowerPoint Presentation
   

* Filed herewith
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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EX-99.1 2 ex99-1.htm ex99-1.htm
Exhibit 99.1
 
 
Lucas Energy, Inc. Presentation June 2012
 
 
 

 
 
 
NYSEAmex: LEI www.lucasenergy.com
 
 
 

 
 
Certain statements made during this presentation are forward-looking and are subject to risks and uncertainties.  The forward-looking statements made are based on our beliefs, assumptions and expectations of future performance, taking into account all information currently available to us. Actual results could differ materially from the forward-looking statements made during this presentation. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can provide no assurance that our forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. When we use the words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "plan," "will," "intend" or other similar expressions, we are identifying forward-looking statements.  The forward-looking statements made during this presentation are subject to the safe harbor of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that any forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected. The forward-looking statements in this presentation are made as of the date hereof. We take no obligation to update or correct our own forward-looking statements or those prepared by third parties that are not paid by the Company. The Company’s complete SEC filings are available at http://www.sec.gov  and we refer you to our filings for a more detailed discussion of the risks that may have a direct bearing on our operating results, performance and financial condition.
 
 
 

 
 
 
2005 – Founded by Jim Cerna, William Sawyer, and Peter Grunebaum.
2006 – Went public through a reverse merger.
2007 – Completed a $12.5 million private placement.
2008 – Moved up to Amex.  Researched Eagle Ford.
2009 – Amex merged with NYSE, and listing changed to NYSE Amex.  Acquired more Eagle Ford properties.
2010 – Formed Eagle Ford joint Venture with Hilcorp in Gonzales County, Texas.
2011 – Formed Eagle Ford joint venture with Marathon in Wilson County, Texas.  Marathon buys out Hilcorp Eagle Ford making LEI a joint venture partner in Gonzales County, Texas.
 
 
 

 
 
January 2009                                           June 2012
 
Stock Price                                ˜ $0.44/share                                           ˜ $1.55/share
 
Ave daily volume (3 mo)                                           ˜ 19,000 shares/day                                            ˜ 198,000 shares/day
 
Shares outstanding                                           ˜ 8 million shares                                            ˜ 22.7 million shares
 
Shares in float                                           ˜ 2-3 million shares                                           ˜ 20.7 million shares
 
Shareholders                                           ˜ 500                                ˜ 7,200
 
Market Cap                                $3.5 million                                $35.0 million
 
 
 

 
 
 
Original business plan.
Drilling to increase production.
Joint Ventures to bring more undeveloped assets on production.
Sale or joint venture of the Eagle Ford assets.
Evaluation of the Eaglebine assets for sale or joint venture.
Active discussions with potential large joint venture partners to expand assets and production significantly.
 
 

 
 
Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Bayou Jack, Brookeland, Master's Creek field, Houston, Giddings, Pearsall Gulf of Mexico, Mexico
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
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FY2011: 56,813 Bbls (156 BOPD)
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FY2012: 95,619 Bbls (261 BOPD)
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March 2012 – 535 BOPD
BOPD = barrels of oil per day.
 
 

 
 
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Base Production – 90% chance of success.
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Small JV/s – 75% chance of success.
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Medium JV – 50% chance of success.
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Large JV – 40% chance of success.
 
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* The chance of success is the estimation that the execution and production will happen. It does not include oil price, mechanical problems, or costs factors.  Forecasted chances of success are based on subjective estimates of management.
 
 
 

 
 
 
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52,000 net bbls of oil.
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X $95 per bbl.
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= $4.94 million net revenue from base production.
 
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* before taxes and LOE.
 
 

 
 
 
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53,500 gross bbls of oil per new horizontal well.
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X 25% working interest.
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X 75% net revenue interest lease.
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X $95 per bbl.
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= $953,000 net revenue per new horizontal well.
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X 4 new horizontal wells carried to the tanks.
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= $3.8 million net revenue from Small JV’s.
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Contribution to Fiscal Year 2013 net revenue = $1.2    million.
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* before taxes and LOE.
 
 

 
 
 
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33,000 gross bbls of oil per new lateral from an old well bore.
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X 20% working interest.
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X 75% net revenue interest lease.
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X $95 per bbl.
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= $470,250 net revenue per new lateral from an old well bore.
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X 2/month new laterals carried to the tanks.
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X 7 months
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= $6.6 million net revenue from Medium JV’s.
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Contribution to Fiscal Year 2013 net revenue = $2.2 million.
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* before taxes and LOE.
 
 

 
 
 
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75,000 gross bbls of oil per new horizontal well.
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X 25% working interest.
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X 75% net revenue interest lease.
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X $95 per bbl.
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= $1.3 million net revenue per new horizontal well.
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X 2/month new wells carried to the tanks.
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X 5 months
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= $13.0 million net revenue from Large JV’s.
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Contribution to Fiscal Year 2013 net revenue = $6.5 million.
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* before taxes and LOE.
 
 

 
 
 
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Base production -                                                            $    4.9 million
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Small JV’s -                                                            $    1.2 million
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Medium JV -                                                 $    2.2 million
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Large JV -                                                 $    6.5 million
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Total potential for Fiscal Year 2013                                                            $  14.8 million
 
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* before taxes and LOE.
 
 

 
 
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Estimated net revenues -                                                            $  14.8 million
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Estimated LOE and Taxes -                                                            $    2.6 million
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Overhead (G&A) -                                                            $    4.8 million
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Estimated net revenue -                                                            $    7.4 million
 
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* After taxes, LOE, and overhead.
 
 
 

 
 
 
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Mark up on acreage -                                       $    5.0 million
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GG&A contribution -                                       $    3.5 million
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Sale of Eagle Ford -                                                 $   60-100 million
 
 
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* Lucas is under full cost accounting and does not report acreage sales as revenues.
 
 

 
 
 
Operated and Non-operated
Eagle Ford Working Interests
(Atascosa, Gonzales, Karnes, and Wilson Counties, Texas)
 
Operated
Eaglebine Working Interests
(Leon and Madison Counties, Texas)
 
 

 
 
 
Operated and Non-operated
Eagle Ford Working Interests
(Atascosa, Gonzales, Karnes, and Wilson Counties, Texas)
 
23,384 gross acres
5,893 net acres
 
•  
All in the oil window.
•  
Mostly held by production.
•  
Two Marathon Oil Eagle Ford JV's.
 
Note: Includes 15% working interest in two completed Eagle Ford horizontal wells
 
 

 
 
 
•  
Eagle Ford in Gonzales and Karnes Counties, Texas - $25,000 per acre.
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Eagle Ford in Wilson and Atascosa Counties, Texas - $15,000 per acre.
•  
Eagle Ford potential reserves – 12 million bbls of oil.
The above estimates are from the Company’s internal valuations based on research of public  information, and are not derived from independent engineering and geological valuations.  The above estimates should not be construed as proved reserves.
 
 

 
 
 
Operated
Eaglebine Working Interests
(Leon and Madison Counties, Texas)
 
6,758 gross acres
3,745 net acres
 
•  
New oil play.
  
Eastern expansion of Eagle Ford
 
 

 
 
•  
Eaglebine Leon and Madison Counties, Texas - $10,000 per acre.
•  
Eaglebine (and related formations) potential reserves – 8 million bbls of oil
The above estimates are from the Company’s internal valuations based on research of public  information, and are not derived from independent engineering and geological valuations.  The above estimates should not be construed as proved reserves.
 
 

 
 
 
Ø Trade on NYSE Amex as LEI
Ø  Outstanding Shares:  22.7 million
Ø  Average daily volume: 198,314 (3 mo)
Ø  52 week hi/low: $3.30 / $1.04
Ø  Market cap: $35.0 million at 6/8/12
Ø  Project debt: $22 million non-recourse *
Ø  Fiscal Year: March 31
 
* Note recourse to Nordic acquisition properties only
 
 

 
 
 
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3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 1550
Houston, Texas 77027
Tel (713) 528-1881        Fax (713) 337-1510
www.lucasenergy.com