Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Item
2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations analyzes the major elements of our balance sheets and
statements of operations. This section should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 2025, and our interim unaudited financial statements and accompanying notes to these financial statements.
NOTE
ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the “Quarterly Report”), including in Item 2, “Management’s Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and elsewhere may contain forward-looking statements within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements
which are not historical reflect our current expectations and projections about our future results, performance, liquidity, financial
condition, prospects and opportunities and are based upon information currently available to us and our management and their interpretation
of what is believed to be significant factors affecting our business, including many assumptions regarding future events Forward-looking
statements include information concerning our possible or assumed future results of operations, business strategies, need for
financing, competitive position, and potential growth opportunities. Our forward-looking statements do not consider the effects
of future legislation or regulations. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts and can
be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as the words “believes,” “intends,” “may,”
“should,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “could,” “plans,” “estimates,”
“projects,” “targets” or comparable terminology or by discussions of strategy or trends. Although we believe
that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot give any assurances that these expectations
will prove to be correct. Such statements by their nature involve risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect expected
results, and actual future results could differ materially from those described in such forward-looking statements.
Among
the factors that could cause actual future results to differ materially are the risks and uncertainties discussed in this Quarterly
Report and in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. While it is not possible to identify all factors,
we continue to face many risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to:
●
declines or volatility
in the prices we receive for our oil and natural gas;
●
our ability to raise
additional capital to fund future capital expenditures;
●
our ability to generate
sufficient cash flow from operations, borrowings or other sources to enable us to fully develop and produce our oil and natural
gas properties;
●
general economic
conditions, whether internationally, nationally or in the regional and local market areas in which we do business;
●
risks associated
with drilling, including completion risks, cost overruns and the drilling of non-economic wells or dry holes;
●
uncertainties associated
with estimates of proved oil and natural gas reserves;
●
the presence or
recoverability of estimated oil and natural gas reserves and the actual future production rates and associated costs;
●
risks and liabilities
associated with acquired companies and properties;
●
risks related to
the integration of acquired companies and properties;
●
potential defects
in title to our properties;
●
cost and availability
of drilling rigs, equipment, supplies, personnel, and oilfield services;
●
geological concentration
of our reserves;
●
environmental or
other governmental regulations, including the legislation of hydraulic fracture stimulation;
●
our ability to secure
firm transportation for oil and natural gas we produce and to sell the oil and natural gas at market prices;
●
exploration and
development risks;
●
management’s
ability to execute our plans to meet our goals;
●
our ability to retain
key members of our management team on commercially reasonable terms;
●
the occurrence of
cybersecurity incidents, attacks or other breaches to our information technology systems or on systems and infrastructure
used by the oil and gas industry;
●
weather conditions;
●
effectiveness of
our internal control over financial reporting;
●
actions or inactions
of third-party operators of our properties;
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costs and liabilities
associated with environmental, health and safety laws;
●
our ability to find
and retain highly skilled personnel;
●
operating hazards
attendant to the oil and natural gas business;
●
competition in the
oil and natural gas industry;
●
evolving geopolitical
and military hostilities in the Middle East;
●
economic and competitive
conditions;
●
lack of available
insurance;
●
cash flow and anticipated
liquidity;
●
the other factors
discussed under “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.
Forward-looking
statements speak only as to the date hereof. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, we disclaim any intention or obligation
to update publicly or revise such statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
There
may also be other risks and uncertainties that we are unable to predict at this time or that we do not now expect to have a material
adverse impact on our business.
Overview
CoJax
is a growth-oriented independent exploration and production company based in Shreveport, Louisiana, and is engaged in oil and
natural gas development, production, acquisition, and exploration activities currently focused on the Gulf States Drill Region.
Business
Description and Plan of Operation
CoJax
is currently engaged in oil and natural gas acquisition, exploration, development, and production in Mississippi and Alabama.
We focus on developing our existing properties while continuing to pursue acquisitions of oil and gas properties with upside potential
in the Gulf States Drill Region.
Our
goal is to increase stockholder value by investing in oil and natural gas projects with attractive rates of return on capital
employed. We plan to achieve this goal by exploiting and developing our existing oil and natural gas properties and pursuing strategic
acquisitions of additional properties, while remaining cash flow positive, maintaining low operating costs, and striving to show
a gain in annual production while reducing the Company’s debt.
Executive
Summary – Second Quarter 2026 Developments and Highlights
Risks
and Uncertainties
The
oil and natural gas industry is a global market impacted by many factors, including government regulations, particularly in the
areas of trade sanctions, taxation, energy, climate change and the environment, geopolitical instability, and military conflicts
(including the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict and conflict in the Middle East), fluctuations in worldwide commodity demand,
and the extent to which members of OPEC and other oil exporting nations manage oil supply through export quotas. In general, natural
gas prices are determined by North American supply and demand and are affected by the import and export of liquefied natural gas.
Oil and natural gas prices have been, and are expected to continue to be, volatile. This volatility could negatively impact future
prices for oil, natural gas, petroleum products, and industrial products.
Results
of Operations – For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2026, and 2025
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
Change
Change
Change
Change
2026
2025
Amount
%
2026
2025
Amount
%
Revenues
$ 329,386
$ 233,624
$ 95,762
41.0 %
$ 441,462
$ 571,847
$ (130,385 )
(22.8 %)
Lease operating expenses
67,168
126,385
(59,217 )
(46.9 %)
182,514
223,625
(41,111 )
(18.4 %)
General & administrative expenses
156,332
204,253
(47,921 )
(23.5 %)
350,327
478,583
(128,256 )
(26.8 %)
Depletion and accretion on discounted liabilities
102,844
106,804
(3,960 )
(3.7 %)
171,113
217,779
(46,666 )
(21.4 %)
Income (loss) from operations
3,042
(203,818 )
206,860
(101.5 %)
(262,492 )
(348,140 )
85,648
(24.6 %)
Other expense, net
(428 )
(243 )
(185 )
76.1 %
(853 )
(727 )
(126 )
17.3 %
Net income (loss)
$ 2,614
$ (204,061 )
$ 206,675
(101.3 %)
(263,345 )
(348,867 )
85,522
(24.5 %)
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Revenues
Revenues
were $329,386 for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $233,624 for the corresponding period in 2025. The increase
in revenues of 41.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025 was primarily attributable
to higher realized oil prices. This increase was partially offset by the disposition of the NONOP assets in the fourth quarter
of 2025, which resulted in lower revenues during the current-year period. Revenues attributable to the NONOP assets were $35,575
for the three months ended June 30, 2025.
For
the six month period ended June 2026 revenues were $441,462 compared to revenues of $571,847 the corresponding period ended June
30, 2025, a decrease of approximately 22.8% compared to June 30, 2025, which was primarily driven by lower production volumes
from the Pine Grove Assets due to well downtime during the first quarter of 2026, and workover on the Buckley Assets in the second
quarter. In addition, revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2025 are inclusive of the NONOP assets which were disposed prior
to Jan 1, 2026 contributing to the period-over-period decline in revenues. This decrease in period over period revenues was partially
offset by higher oil prices in 2026.
Lease
Operating Expenses
Lease
operating expenses were $67,168 for the three months ended June 30, 2026, a decrease of approximately 47% from $126,385 during
the same period in 2025. The decrease was primarily due to historical lease operating expenses related to the NONOP assets which
were not incurred during 2026 and increased downtime relating to well workover, repair and maintenance activities during 2026
resulting in lower operating expenses.
Lease
operating expenses were $182,514 for the six months ended June 30, 2026, a decrease of approximately 18% from $233,625 during
the same period in 2025. The decrease was primarily due to historical lease operating expenses related to the NONOP assets which
were not incurred during 2026 and increased downtime relating to well workover, repair and maintenance activities during 2026
resulting in lower operating expenses.
General
and Administrative Expenses
General
and administrative expenses consisted primarily of accounting and audit fees, legal and professional services fees, and payroll-related
expenses. For the three month periods ended June 2026 and 2025 general and administrative expenses were $156,332 and $204,253
respectively, representing a decrease of approximately 23.5% period over period.
For
the six months ended June 30, 2026 general and administrative expenses were $350,327 compared to $478,583 in the same period in
2025, representing a decrease of approximately 26.8% or $128,256. The decrease was primarily driven by a $51,992.88 decrease in
accounting fees.
Income
(loss) from Operations
Total
operating income was $3,042 for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to ($203,818) loss for the corresponding period
in 2025, respectively, an increase of $206,860 that resulted from higher oil prices that benefitted the Company, and successful
completion of workover activities that allowed the Company to produce and sell a higher than average number of barrels in the
period. The costs associated with workover activities were capitalized due to their extension of the life of the Buckley Assets.
In the 2025 comparative period the Company increased operating costs associated with the NONOP assets and experienced lower oil
prices.
Total operating loss was $262,492 and $348,140
for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The reduction in loss was primarily driven by lower lease operating
expenses and general and administrative expenses incurred in the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to same comparative period
in the prior year, as described above. The reduction in loss was offset by the higher revenues in the six months ended June 30 th
2025.
Other
Expense, Net
Other
expense, net was $428 and $853 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to $243 and $727 for the three and
six months ended June 30, 2025, due to an increase in interest expense on the PPP Loan.
Net
income (loss)
As
a result of the above factors, for the three months ended June 30, 2026, the Company had a net income of $2,614 compared to a
net loss of $204,061 for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and a net loss of $263,345 for the six months ended June 30, 2026
compared to a net loss of 348,867 for the six months ended June 30, 2025.
Sales
volumes and commodity prices received
The
following table presents our sales volumes and received pricing information for the three and six month periods ended June 30,
2026, and 2025:
For the Three Months
Ended June 30,
For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Oil volume (Bbls)
2,974
3,994
4,948
8,430
Natural gas volume (Mcf)
—
—
—
—
Total Production (Boe)
2,974
3,994
4,948
8,430
Average Sales Price:
Oil price (per Bbl)
$
102.61
$
59.41
$
87.82
$
69.71
Gas price (per Mcf)
—
—
—
—
Total per BOE
$
102.61
$
59.41
$
87.82
$
69.71
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Liquidity
and Capital Resources
Sources
of Liquidity
The
Company had cash on hand of $52,984 at June 30, 2026, compared to $ 77,219 at December 31, 2025.
For
the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company had net cash used in operating activities of $17,352, compared to $21,822 provided
by operating activities for the same period of 2025. The change in cash flows from operating activities was driven by an increase
in accounts receivables and prepaid expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2026 as compared to the prior year period.
The
Company had cash flows used in investing activities of $1,800 for the six months ended June 30, 2026, and no investing cash flows
for the six months ended June 30, 2025.
Net
cash used in financing activities was $5,083 for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to net cash used in financing activities
of $5,031 for the same period in 2025.
Capital
Resources for Future Acquisition and Development Opportunities
We
continuously evaluate potential acquisitions and development opportunities. To the extent possible, we intend to acquire producing
properties and/or developed undrilled properties rather than exploratory properties. We do not intend to limit our evaluation
to any one state. We presently have no intention to evaluate offshore properties or properties located outside of the United States.
Effects
of Inflation and Pricing
The
oil and natural gas industry is very cyclical and the demand for goods and services of oil field companies, suppliers, and others
associated with the industry puts pressure on the economic stability and pricing structure within the industry. Typically, as
prices for oil and natural gas increase, so do all associated costs. Material changes in prices impact the current revenue stream,
estimates of future reserves, borrowing base calculations of bank loans, and the value of properties in purchase and sale transactions.
Material changes in prices can impact the value of oil and natural gas companies and their ability to raise capital, borrow money
and retain personnel. We anticipate business costs will vary in accordance with commodity prices for oil and natural gas, and
the associated increase or decrease in demand for services related to production and exploration.
Off
Balance Sheet Arrangements
The
Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements, and it is not anticipated that the Company will enter into any off-balance
sheet arrangements.
Disclosures
About Market Risks
Like
other natural resource producers, the Company faces certain unique market risks associated with the exploration and production
of oil and natural gas. The most salient risk factors are the volatile prices of oil and gas, operational risks, the ability to
integrate properties and businesses, and certain environmental concerns and obligations.
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Oil
and Gas Prices
The
price we receive for our oil and natural gas will heavily influence our revenue, profitability, access to capital, and future
rate of growth. Oil and natural gas are commodities and, therefore, their prices are subject to wide fluctuations in response
to relatively minor changes in supply and demand. The prices we receive for our production depend on numerous factors beyond our
control. These factors include, without limitation, the following: worldwide and regional economic conditions impacting the global
supply and demand for oil and natural gas; the price and quantity of imports of foreign oil and natural gas; the level of global
oil and natural gas inventories; localized supply and demand fundamentals; the availability of refining capacity; price and availability
of transportation and pipeline systems with adequate capacity; weather conditions, natural disasters, and public health threats;
governmental regulations; speculation as to the future price of oil and the speculative trading of oil and natural gas futures
contracts; price and availability of competitors’ supplies of oil and natural gas; energy conservation and environmental
measures; technological advances affecting energy consumption; the price and availability of alternative fuels and energy sources;
and domestic and international drilling activity.
A
substantial or extended decline in oil or natural gas prices may result in impairments of our proved oil and gas properties and
may materially and adversely affect our future business, financial condition, cash flows, and results of operations.
Transportation
of Oil and Natural Gas
CoJax
is presently committed to using the services of the existing gatherers in its present areas of production. This gives such gatherers
certain short-term relative monopolistic powers to set gathering and transportation costs. Obtaining the services of an alternative
gathering company would require substantial additional costs since an alternative gatherer would be required to lay a new pipeline
and/or obtain new rights-of-way.
Competition
in the Oil and Natural Gas Industry
We
operate in a highly competitive environment for developing and acquiring properties, marketing oil and natural gas, and securing
equipment and trained personnel. As a relatively small oil and natural gas company, many large producers possess and employ financial,
technical, and personnel resources substantially greater than ours. Those companies may be able to develop and acquire more prospects
and productive properties than our financial or personnel resources permit. It is also significant that more favorable prices
can usually be negotiated for larger quantities of oil and/or gas products, such that CoJax views itself as having a price disadvantage
compared to larger producers.
Retention
of Key Personnel
We
depend to a large extent on the services of our officers. These individuals have extensive experience in the energy industry,
as well as expertise in evaluating and analyzing producing oil and natural gas properties and drilling prospects, maximizing production
from oil and natural gas properties, and developing and executing financing strategies. The loss of any of these individuals could
have a material adverse effect on our operations and business prospects. Our success may be dependent on our ability to continue
to hire, retain and utilize skilled executive and technical personnel.
Environmental
and Regulatory Risks
Our
business and operations are subject to and impacted by a wide array of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing
the exploration for and development, production, and marketing of oil and natural gas, the operation of oil and natural gas wells,
taxation, and environmental and safety matters. Many laws and regulations require drilling permits and govern the spacing of wells,
rates of production, water, waste use and disposal, prevention of waste hydraulic fracturing, and other matters. From time to
time, regulatory agencies have imposed price controls and limitations on production in order to conserve supplies of oil and natural
gas. In addition, the production, handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of oil and natural gas, byproducts thereof,
and other substances and materials produced or used in connection with oil and natural gas operations are subject to regulation
under federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Compliance
with these regulations may constitute a significant cost and effort for CoJax. To date, no specific accounting for environmental
compliance has been maintained or projected by CoJax. CoJax does not presently know of any environmental demands, claims, adverse
actions, litigation, or administrative proceedings in which it or the acquired properties are involved or subject to or arising
out of its predecessor operations.
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In
the event of a violation of environmental regulations, these environmental regulatory agencies have a broad range of alternative
or cumulative remedies including ordering a cleanup of any spills or waste material and restoration of the soil or water to conditions
existing prior to the environmental violation; fines; or enjoining further drilling, completion or production activities.
Going
Concern
There
can be no assurance that the Company will be able to achieve its business plan, raise additional capital, or secure the additional
financing necessary to implement its current operating plan. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments
that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
The
Company has yet to [achieve consecutive quarters of] profitable operations, expects to incur further losses in the development
of its business, has only recently begun producing positive cash flows from operating activities, and is dependent upon future
issuances of equity or other financings to fund ongoing operations, all of which raises substantial doubt about the Company’s
ability to continue as a going concern. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability
to generate future profitable operations or to obtain the necessary financing from shareholders or other sources to meet its obligations
and repay its liabilities arising from normal business operations when they come due. Management has developed a capital investment
proposal plan and is currently pursuing funding opportunities; however, there is no assurance of additional funding being available
or on acceptable terms, if at all.
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Item
3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
We
are a smaller reporting company and are not required to provide this information.
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