From its beginning in 1987, Vista has charted a steady course of growth. During that year, the company drilled its
first 6 natural gas wells in Fayette and Warren Counties, Pennsylvania, and Ritchie County, West Virginia. Over the
next two years, an additional 37 wells were drilled in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Sandy Lake Field
In 1989, Vista and three partners acquired the Sandy Lake Field in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. This acquisition
included 32 producing wells, one pipeline and 60-80 undeveloped locations. In 1990, Vista began drilling natural gas
wells in this same area - an area that was to become the core of its operations.
As of April 2011, Vista has drilled more than 850 wells at the Sandy Lake Field, with a 97% completion rate,
constructed over 100 miles of natural gas pipelines and installed 3 compressor stations to increase production in
the Field. Vista's wells have produced in excess of 50 Bcf of natural gas and may produce for more than twenty years.
An additional 100 to 150 new well locations are estimated to be available on our acreage in Mercer County, PA.
Rockies
In 2001, Vista began to look for additional acreage in other areas of the country. Based on extensive research,
Vista decided to pursue exploration in the Rockies due to the estimated large amount of undeveloped reserves, the success of
other oil and gas companies in that area and the amount of land available to lease. In 2002, Vista acquired acreage
in the Denver Julesberg Basin in eastern Colorado and began its Rockies drilling. In 2006, Vista also began to drill
in Nebraska and as of April 2011, has drilled 152 total wells in the Rockies with an 86% success rate.
Appalachian Shales
One of our newer projects involves the exploration and development of shale wells in western Pennsylvania. Shale
plays are becoming some of the most exciting prospects in the U.S. Beginning in 2006, under the direction of Tom
Michael, Vista’s Vice President of Exploration & Development, Vista acquired over 20,000 acres for prospective shale
wells. In 2007, Vista signed a joint venture agreement with another oil and gas company to develop this land. Vista
currently operates two Marcellus Shale wells, but subsequently sold its interests in the remaining leases. Mr. Michael’s
experience and expertise in evaluating the Marcellus and other shale formations will help Vista to identify other shale
opportunities in the Appalachian Basin.
In summary, the Sandy Lake Field, the Rockies and targeted Appalachian shales have proven to be excellent areas in
which to drill. Over the last twenty-four years, Vista has managed 51 drilling or investment programs involving more than
1,000 wells. Our future plans include additional drilling programs focused on the same areas.
All statements other than statements of historical fact included on this page including, without limitation, statements
regarding Vista's or any drilling program's anticipated financial position, business strategy and plans and objectives for
future operations, are forward-looking statements. When used, words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect,"
"intent," and similar expressions, as they relate to a drilling program or Vista, identify forward-looking statements.
Any forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of Vista as well as assumptions made by, and information currently
available to, Vista. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as
a result of certain factors, including, but not limited to, uncertainties inherent in reserve estimations and production
rates, especially for estimates of undeveloped reserves, operational risks with corresponding exposure to delays, significant
cost overruns and mechanical problems, the highly competitive nature of activity with corresponding resource shortages, and
the uncertain cost and pricing environment in the oil and gas exploration and production industry. Any forward-looking statements
reflect the current views of the Vista with respect to future events and are subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and
assumptions relating to the results of operations of a drilling program. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements
attributable to the Vista or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this paragraph.
IN LIGHT OF THESE AND OTHER RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES, THERE CAN BE NO ASSURANCE THAT THE EVENTS PREDICTED IN FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY PROJECTIONS AND/OR ASSUMPTIONS, CONTAINED ON THIS PAGE WILL IN FACT TRANSPIRE.
THIS PAGE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO PARTICIPATE OR PURCHASE SECURITIES OR ANY INTERST IN ANY VISTA-SPONSORED PROGRAM.
PARTICIPATION AND PURCHASE OF ANY INTEREST IN A VISTA-SPONSORED PROGRAM CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED ONLY THROUGH THE DELIVERY OF PROGRAM MATERIALS.
