8-K 1 blackridge_8k.htm CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 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): March 30, 2015

BLACK RIDGE OIL & GAS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada |  | 000-53952 |  | 27-2345075
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |  | (Commission File Number) |  | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

10275 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 100 Minnetonka, MN 55305
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (952) 426-1241

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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:

o | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On March 30, 2015, Black Ridge Oil & Gas, Inc. (“Black Ridge”) issued a press release regarding its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2014 and certain other information. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

The press release includes information regarding operating income which include adjustments to amounts calculated under generally accepted accounting principles. These measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative for, GAAP, and may be different from similar measures used by other companies. The operating income and information presented in the press release are provided as a complement to results provided in accordance with GAAP and are provided to give investors a more complete understanding of the underlying operational results and trends in Black Ridge’s performance. We believe these measures are useful in evaluating our fundamental core operating performance. Specifically, we believe the non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted EBITDA results provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain income and expenses that our management believes are not indicative of our core operating results. A reconciliation of this information to the most directly comparable financial measure presented in accordance with GAAP is provided in the press release.

In addition, the press release includes information regarding our reserves on a Pre-tax PV10% which may be considered a non-GAAP financial measure as defined by the SEC and is derived from the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows, which is the most directly comparable standardized financial measure. Pre-tax PV10% is computed on the same basis as the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows but without deducting future income taxes. We believe Pre-tax PV10% is a useful measure for investors for evaluating the relative monetary significance of our crude oil and natural gas properties. We further believe investors may utilize our Pre-tax PV10% as a basis for comparison of the relative size and value of our reserves to other companies because many factors that are unique to each individual company impact the amount of future income taxes to be paid. Our management uses this measure when assessing the potential return on investment related to our crude oil and natural gas properties and acquisitions. However, Pre-tax PV10% is not a substitute for the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows. Our Pre-tax PV10% and the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows do not purport to present the fair value of our crude oil and natural gas reserves.

The information in this Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

Black Ridge has also updated the investor presentation that is posted on its website regarding its operations and business. The PowerPoint slide presentation regarding its operations and business is furnished as Exhibit 99.2.

The information in Exhibit 99.2 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 | Press Release (furnished)
99.2 | PowerPoint Slides (furnished)

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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 hereunto duly authorized.

| BLACK RIDGE OIL & GAS, INC.
| By: | /s/ James Moe
|  | James Moe
|  | Chief Financial Officer
Date: March 30, 2015 |  |

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