EGN Energen Corp. (delisted)

CY18 Production Guidance Raised 5%: New Midpoint Now Estimated to Top 100 MBOEPD

Wells in Delaware and Northern Midland Basins Highlight Gen 3-Driven Outperformance

Additional Hedges in 2019, 2020 Help Mitigate Risk

****NOTE: 2Q18 conference call slides available at www.energen.com****

Energen Corporation (NYSE: EGN) (“Energen” or the “company”) today announced financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2018.

HIGHLIGHTS:

OUTPERFORMANCE BY GEN 3-COMPLETED WELLS CONTINUES DRIVING GROWTH

• 2Q18 production of 97.4 mboepd beats guidance midpoint by 7% and top end of guidance range by 3%
• 2Q18 production increases ≈5 % from 1Q18
• Oil production in 2Q18 of 56.7 mbopd surpasses guidance midpoint by 7%
• Continued well outperformance drives 5% increase in CY18 production guidance midpoint; new guidance range is 97.0-104.0 mboepd
• CY18 production now estimated to increase 32% YoY (at guidance midpoint)
• 3Q18 and 4Q18 production guidance midpoints increased approximately 6.5% and 4%, respectively
• 4Q17 to 4Q18 exit rate now estimated to increase 14% (at guidance midpoint)
• 2Q18 per-unit net SG&A expense of $2.47 per boe beats guidance midpoint by 8.5%
• Per-unit net SG&A expense in 2018 estimated to further improve to $2.40 per boe at guidance midpoint, reflecting a 21% year-over-year decline
• 2Q18 adjusted EBITDAX totals $244.8 million, exceeding internal expectations by ≈11%
• 66% of estimated oil production and 58% of estimated oil basis differential (at guidance midpoint) hedged for ROY
• Differential hedges of 18.1 mmbo in place in 2019 at average price of $(5.13)/barrel; differential hedging initiated in 2020 for 15.1 mmbo at average price of $(1.20)/barrel
• Bolt-on acquisitions in 2Q18 add ≈670 net leasehold acres for ≈$9.5 million
• Ten new Gen 3 Wolfcamp wells in Delaware Basin deliver average peak 24-hour IP rates of >300 boepd/1,000’
• Eight Howard County Wolfcamp A wells highlight Midland Basin results with average peak 24-hour IP rates of 283 boepd/1,000’ and 90% oil

Comments from the CEO

“In the second quarter of 2018, Energen continued to build on its track record of execution, growth, and financial strength,” said James McManus, Energen’s chairman and chief executive officer. “Wells completed with our Generation 3 frac design drove a 7 percent production beat to our guidance midpoint; and with three more months of outperformance and solid execution in hand, we are very pleased to be raising our estimated production targets for the remainder of 2018.

“At the midpoint of our new guidance range for 2018, Energen will reach a milestone by producing more than 100,000 boe per day for the first time in company history,” McManus added. “Our hedge program helps mitigate the negative impact of a temporary widening of basis differentials, and we have solid arrangements in place to provide flow assurance for our oil and gas production. These factors, together with the rigs and services we need in place, will allow us to continue focusing on execution as we implement our robust drilling and development plans.

“In short, we are extremely pleased with our performance in the quarter and confident that Energen is well-positioned to continue delivering strong results and creating shareholder value,” McManus said.

2Q18 Operations Update

Outstanding well performance led to 2Q18 production of 97.4 mboepd, which was 7 percent higher than the guidance midpoint of 91.0 mboepd and 5 percent higher than 1Q18 production. Oil production in 2Q18 also outpaced the guidance midpoint by 7 percent. Energen placed on production 11 gross (10 net) wells in the Midland Basin and 10 gross (9 net) wells in the Delaware Basin.

2Q18 Production (mboepd)

      Commodity         2Q18

Actual

   

2Q18 Guidance

Midpoint

    % ∆ 2Q18

Actual

    1Q18

Actual

    % ∆                         Oil         56.7    

53.0

    7.0 56.7     55.4     2.3 NGL         20.4     18.0     13.3 20.4     18.2    

12.1

Natural Gas         20.3     20.0     1.5 20.3     19.3     5.2 Total         97.4     91.0     7.0 97.4     92.9     4.8  

2Q18 Wells Turned to Production

Area    

# Wells

   

Avg.

Completed

Lateral

Length

    Avg. Peak 24-Hr IP     Avg. Peak 30-Day IP             Boepd    

Boepd/

1,000’

    % Oil     Boepd    

Boepd/

1,000’

    % Oil Delaware Basin     10     Wolfcamp A (5)

Wolfcamp B (4)

Wolfcamp BC (1)

    7,420’     2,323     313     57 %     1,769       238       54 % N. Midland Basin     8     Wolfcamp A     7,363’     2,083     283     90 %    

1,577

1

   

214

1

    87

%1

N. Midland Basin     1     Lower Spraberry2     9,572’     1,425     149     87 %     1,204       126       82 % N. Midland Basin     1     Jo Mill2,3     9,272’     950     102     92 %     529       57       88 %

1 Peak 30-day data shown for 7 wells with sufficient production history2 Placed on production in 1Q18 but data not previously disclosed due to insufficient production history3 Performance impacted by mechanical issue

Note: Table excludes three 2Q18 Midland Basin wells for which there is insufficient production history

Of the wells placed on production in 2Q18, 43 percent are multi-zone pattern wells completed in batches at original reservoir pressure. During 2Q18 Energen utilized 10 horizontal drilling rigs and 4 frac crews. The company currently is running 10 drilling rigs and 5 frac crews.

Among the operating highlights in the quarter was a 9,542’ lateral Wolfcamp A well in the Delaware Basin that was drilled in a record 22.75 days (spud to total depth). The company also drilled its longest lateral length well to date in the Midland Basin at 11,178’. In addition, drilling and completion down time continued to decline.

2Q18 Financial Results

For the 3 months ended June 30, 2018, Energen reported GAAP net income from all operations of $68.3 million, or $0.70 per diluted share. Adjusting for non-cash items, including a $7.7 million loss on mark-to-market derivatives and a $0.6 million gain associated primarily with a property swap, Energen had adjusted income in 2Q18 of $75.4 million, or $0.77 per diluted share. This compares with adjusted income in 2Q17 of $5.4 million, or $0.06 per diluted share. [See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” beginning on p. 9 for more information and reconciliation.]

Energen’s adjusted 2Q18 earnings exceeded internal expectations by $0.13 per diluted share primarily due to substantially higher production and greater-than-expected commodity prices partially offset by increased depreciation, depletion and amortization (DD&A) expense and higher-than-expected ad valorem and production taxes. The company’s adjusted EBITDAX totaled $244.8 million in 2Q18, exceeding internal expectations by approximately 11 percent. In the same period a year ago, Energen’s adjusted EBITDAX totaled $142.4 million. [See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” beginning on p. 9 for more information and reconciliation.]

Drilling and development capital investment in 2Q18 totaled $318 million and was within the company’s guidance range of $300-$330 million. Energen also invested approximately $9.5 million for 670 net acres of unproved leasehold, primarily in the Delaware Basin. Including lease renewals, FF&E, and miscellaneous, total capital spending in 2Q18 totaled $334.4 million.

 

2Q18 Expenses

Per BOE, except where noted         2Q18         Actual     Guidance

Midpoint

    % ∆ LOE (production costs, marketing & transportation)         $ 6.54     $ 6.90     (5 )

Production & ad valorem taxes (% of revenues excl. hedges)

          6.7       6.2     8   DD&A         $ 15.00     $ 15.00     ‒   SG&A         $ 2.47     $ 2.70     (9 ) Exploration (incudes seismic, delay rentals, etc.)         $ 0.13     $ 0.18     (28 ) Effective tax rate (%)           22       23 23     (4 )  

2Q18 Average Realized Prices

Commodity       With Hedges     W/O Hedges Oil (per barrel)       $ 57.91     $ 61.21 NGL (per gallon)       $ 0.46     $ 0.54 Natural Gas (per mcf)       $ 1.32     $ 1.21            

Liquidity and Leverage Update

As of June 30, 2018, Energen had cash of $1.2 million, long-term debt of $528.0 million, and line of credit borrowings of $301.0 million. The company estimates that its total net debt-to-adjusted EBITDAX at year end will be approximately 1.1x.

2018 Overview

Estimated total capital spending for drilling and development activities in 2018 remains unchanged from prior guidance at $1.1 billion to $1.3 billion. The company noted, however, that higher potential costs associated with ancillary services and steel tariffs as well as additional non-operated activity likely will lead to capital investment near the high end of the range.

The company expects to drill approximately 122 gross/112 net operated horizontal wells in 2018 and complete approximately 123 gross/114 net horizontal wells, including 30 gross/28 net year-end 2017 drilled but uncompleted wells (DUCs). The average lateral length of wells scheduled for completion in 2018 (including known completed lateral lengths) is approximately 8,000’; and the working interest of completed wells in 2018 has increased to approximately 93 percent.

The company estimates its YE18 DUCs will total approximately 29 gross/26 net wells. Energen also plans to drill and complete 4 gross/3 net vertical wells in the Midland Basin.

2018 Production Guidance

Energen today substantially raised its guidance ranges for CY18 to reflect the impact of 2Q18 actual results and the expectation that Gen 3 well outperformance will continue. CY18 production is now estimated to range from 97.0-104.0 mboepd, for a 5 percent increase over the midpoint of prior guidance. Oil production guidance at midpoint in 2018 increased 4 percent over prior guidance. Given higher expected production in 2018, year-over-year production growth from CY17 is now estimated to be 32% (at guidance midpoint).

Energen raised its estimates for 3Q18 and 4Q18 production today by approximately 6.5 percent and 4 percent, respectively, at the midpoint of each quarter’s range. With 4Q18 production of 111.5 mboepd at the guidance midpoint, Energen now estimates that its 4Q17-to-4Q18 exit rate will reflect an increase of 14 percent.

2018 Production by Quarter

                1Q18a     2Q18a     3Q18e     4Q18e CY18e Oil         55.4     56.7     57.5 - 60.5     67.5 - 70.5 58.5 - 61.5 NGL         18.2     20.4     18.0 - 20.0     19.5 - 21.5 18.5 - 20.5 Gas         19.3     20.3     20.0 - 22.0     21.0 - 23.0 20.0 - 22.0 Total         92.9     97.4     95.5 - 102.5     108.0 - 115.0 97.0 - 104.0  

2018 First Production/Flow back (Operated Horizontal Wells – Gross/Net)

          1Q18a     2Q18a     3Q18e     4Q18e     CY18e Midland Basin         15/13     11/10     28/24     11/10     65/58 Delaware Basin         10/10     10/9     14/13     19/19     53/51  

CY18 Operating Expenses

      Per BOE, except where noted         1Q18a     2Q18a     3Q18e     4Q18e CY18e LOE         $ 6.30     $ 6.54     $ 6.60 - $6.80     $ 6.10 - $6.30 $ 6.30 - $6.50

Prod. & ad valorem taxes*

          6.3       6.7       6.6       6.6   6.6 DD&A expense         $ 14.72     $ 15.00     $ 13.95 - $14.45     $ 13.35 - $13.85 $ 14.10 - $14.60 SG&A, net         $ 2.66     $ 2.47     $ 2.30 - $2.70     $ 1.90 - $2.30 $ 2.20 - $2.60 Exploration expense         $ 0.14     $ 0.13     $ 0.15 - $0.20     $ 0.15 - $0.20 $ 0.15 - $0.20 Effective tax rate (%)           23       22       22 - 24       21 - 23   22 - 24

* % of revenues, excluding hedges

   

LOE per boe in CY18 is estimated to range from $5.20-$5.40 in the Midland and Delaware basins and $20.60-$20.80 in the Central Basin Platform/Northeast Shelf areas. Net SG&A per boe in CY18 is estimated to be comprised of cash of $1.80-$2.00 per boe and non-cash, equity-based compensation of $0.40-$0.60 per boe.

Hedges

Since disclosing prior-quarter earnings in early May, Energen has continued to strengthen its 2018 and 2019 financial derivatives position by adding commodity and differential hedges to help mitigate the negative impacts of price volatility on its oil and gas revenues. In addition, the company has capitalized on opportunities in 2020 to hedge the Midland to Cushing differential on 15.12 million barrels of oil at an average price of $(1.20) per barrel. The company’s natural gas hedges cover both the commodity and the basis.

3Q18 Hedge Position

Energen’s total hedge positions for the three months ending September 30, 2018, are as follows:

  Oil       Hedge Volumes       % Hedged*       Avg. NYMEX Price Swaps       0.48 mmbo       9%       $ 60.28 per barrel Three way Collars1       3.38 mmbo       62%         Call Price                       $ 60.04 per barrel Put Price                       $ 45.47 per barrel Short Put Price                       $ 35.47 per barrel Oil Differential                         Midland to Cushing2       3.42 mmbo       63%       $ (1.42) per barrel NGL                         Swaps       34.02 mm gallons       46%       $ 0.61 per gallon Gas                         Swaps3       2.70 bcf       23%       $ 1.98 per Mcf

* At guidance midpoint

 

1 When the NYMEX price is above the call price, Energen receives the call price; when the NYMEX price is between the call price and the put price, Energen receives the NYMEX price; when the NYMEX price is between the put price and the short put price, Energen receives the put price; and when the NYMEX price is below the short put price, Energen receives the NYMEX price plus the difference between the put price and the short put price.2 In addition to swaps, the Midland to Cushing differential reflects an effective contractual differential of approximately $(1.00) on an estimated 0.27 mmbo of production.3 The average price reflected for gas hedges represents a basin-specific net Permian price.

 

 

4Q18 Hedge Position

 

Energen’s total hedge positions for the three months ending December 31, 2018, are as follows:

  Oil       Hedge Volumes       % Hedged*       Avg. NYMEX Price Swaps       0.54 mmbo       9%       $ 60.25 per barrel Three way Collars1       3.38 mmbo       53%         Call Price                       $ 60.04 per barrel Put Price                       $ 45.47 per barrel Short Put Price                       $ 35.47 per barrel Oil Differential                         Midland to Cushing2       3.39 mmbo       53%       $ (1.42) per barrel NGL                         Swaps       34.02 mm gallons       43%       $ 0.61 per gallon Gas                         Swaps3       2.70 bcf       22%       $ 1.98 per mcf

* At guidance midpoint

 

1 When the NYMEX price is above the call price, Energen receives the call price; when the NYMEX price is between the call price and the put price, Energen receives the NYMEX price; when the NYMEX price is between the put price and the short put price, Energen receives the put price; and when the NYMEX price is below the short put price, Energen receives the NYMEX price plus the difference between the put price and the short put price.2 In addition to swaps, the Midland to Cushing differential reflects an effective contractual differential of approximately $(1.00) on an estimated 0.24 mmbo of production.3 The average price reflected for gas hedges represents a basin-specific net Permian price.

The company’s average realized prices in the last six months of 2018 will reflect commodity and basis hedges, oil transportation charges of approximately $2.05 per barrel, NGL transportation and fractionation fees of approximately $0.15 per gallon, and basis differentials applicable to unhedged production. Natural gas and NGL production are also subject to percent of proceeds contracts of approximately 85%.

Based on recent strip prices, Energen’s assumed gas basis for open months is $(1.05) per Mcf for August-December; $(0.88) per Mcf for August-September; and $(1.16) per Mcf for 4Q18. The assumed per-unit Midland to Cushing basis differentials for unhedged sweet and sour production are approximately $(15.50) for August-December; approximately $(13.65) for August-September; and approximately $(16.75) for 4Q18. Energen’s assumed commodity prices for unhedged volumes for the last six months of 2018 are: $66.75 per barrel of oil, $0.80 per gallon of NGL, and $2.75 per Mcf of gas (August-December).

 

Estimated Price Realizations (pre-hedge):

          3Q18     4Q18     CY18 Crude oil (% of NYMEX/WTI)         81     73     84 NGL (after T&F) (% of NYMEX/WTI)         35     35     34 Natural gas (% of NYMEX/Henry Hub)         48     43     49  

2019 Hedges

 

Energen’s total hedge positions for 2019 are as follows (contracts are pro rata):

  Oil       2019 Hedge Volumes       Avg. NYMEX Price Swaps       7.56 mmbo       $ 61.14 per barrel Three-way Collars1       5.76 mmbo         Call Price               $ 61.65 per barrel Put Price               $ 45.94 per barrel Short Put Price               $ 35.94 per barrel Oil Differential                 Midland to Cushing2       18.13 mmbo       $ (5.13) per barrel NGL                 Swaps       115.92 mm gallons       $ 0.65 per gallon

1 When the NYMEX price is above the call price, Energen receives the call price; when the NYMEX price is between the call price and the put price, Energen receives the NYMEX price; when the NYMEX price is between the put price and the short put price, Energen receives the put price; and when the NYMEX price is below the short put price, Energen receives the NYMEX price plus the difference between the put price and the short put price.2 In addition to swaps, the Midland to Cushing differential reflects an effective contractual differential of approximately $(1.00) on an estimated 1.57 mmbo of production.

Supplemental Slides and Conference Call

2Q18 supplemental slides associated with Energen’s quarterly release and conference call are available at www.energen.com. Energen will hold its quarterly conference call Tuesday, August 7, at 8:30 a.m. ET. Investment community members may participate by calling 1-877-407-8289 (reference Energen earnings call). A live audio Webcast of the program as well as a replay may be accessed via www.energen.com.

Energen Corporation is an oil-focused exploration and production company with operations in the Permian Basin in west Texas and New Mexico. For more information, go to www.energen.com.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS: All statements, other than statements of historical fact, appearing in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements about our expectations, beliefs, intentions or business strategies for the future, statements concerning our outlook with regard to the timing and amount of future production of oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas, price realizations, the nature and timing of capital expenditures for exploration and development, plans for funding operations and drilling program capital expenditures, the timing and success of specific projects, operating costs and other expenses, proved oil and natural gas reserves, liquidity and capital resources, outcomes and effects of litigation, claims and disputes and derivative activities. Forward-looking statements may include words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “foresee,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “will” or other words or expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. These statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from expectations as of the date of this release. Except as otherwise disclosed, the forward-looking statements do not reflect the impact of possible or pending acquisitions, investments, divestitures or restructurings. The absence of errors in input data, calculations and formulas used in estimates, assumptions and forecasts cannot be guaranteed. We base our forward-looking statements on information currently available to us, and we undertake no obligation to correct or update these statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Additional information regarding our forward‐looking statements and related risks and uncertainties that could affect future results of Energen, can be found in the Company’s periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on the Company’s website - www.energen.com.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS: The SEC permits oil and gas companies to disclose in SEC filings only proved, probable and possible reserves that meet the SEC’s definitions for such terms, and price and cost sensitivities for such reserves, and prohibits disclosure of resources that do not constitute such reserves. Outside of SEC filings, we use the terms “estimated ultimate recovery” or “EUR,” reserve or resource “potential,” “contingent resources” and other descriptions of volumes of non-proved reserves or resources potentially recoverable through additional drilling or recovery techniques. These estimates are inherently more speculative than estimates of proved reserves and are subject to substantially greater risk of actually being realized. We have not risked EUR estimates, potential drilling locations, and resource potential estimates. Actual locations drilled and quantities that may be ultimately recovered may differ substantially from estimates. We make no commitment to drill all of the drilling locations that have been attributed these quantities. Factors affecting ultimate recovery include the scope of our on-going drilling program, which will be directly affected by the availability of capital, drilling, and production costs, availability of drilling and completion services and equipment, drilling results, lease expirations, regulatory approvals, and geological and mechanical factors. Estimates of unproved reserves, type/decline curves, per-well EURs, and resource potential may change significantly as development of our oil and gas assets provides additional data. Additionally, initial production rates contained in this news release are subject to decline over time and should not be regarded as reflective of sustained production levels.

Financial, operating, and support data pertaining to all reporting periods included in this release are unaudited and subject to revision.

           

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

Adjusted Net Income is a Non-GAAP financial measure (GAAP refers to generally accepted accounting principles) which excludes the effects of certain non-cash mark-to-market derivative financial instruments. Adjusted income from continuing operations further excludes impairment and income associated with acreage swaps. Energen believes that excluding the impact of these items is more useful to analysts and investors in comparing the results of operations and operational trends between reporting periods and relative to other oil and gas producing companies.

            Three Months Ended 6/30/18 Energen Net Income ($ in millions except per share data)     Net Income  

Per Diluted

Share

Net Income (Loss) All Operations (GAAP) 68.3   0.70 Non-cash mark-to-market losses (net of $2.1 tax) 7.7 0.08 Asset impairment, other (net of tax) * nm nm Income associated with 2018 acreage swaps (net of $0.1 tax)     (0.5 )   (0.01 ) Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations (Non-GAAP)     75.4     0.77       Three Months Ended 6/30/17 Energen Net Income ($ in millions except per share data)     Net Income  

Per Diluted

Share

Net Income (Loss) All Operations (GAAP) 29.5 0.30 Non-cash mark-to-market gains (net of $13.2 tax) (24.1 ) (0.25 ) Asset impairment, other (net of tax) *     nm     nm   Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations (Non-GAAP)     5.4     0.06       Note: Amounts may not sum due to rounding   *This may include impairments, lease expirations, and dry hole expense.            

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, depletion, amortization and exploration expenses (EBITDAX) is a Non-GAAP financial measure (GAAP refers to generally accepted accounting principles).  Adjusted EBITDAX from continuing operations further excludes impairments, certain non-cash mark-to-market derivative financial instruments,and income associated with acreage swaps.  Energen believes these measures allow analysts and investors to understand the financial performance of the company from core business operations, without including the effects of capital structure, tax rates and depreciation. Further, this measure is useful in comparing the company and other oil and gas producing companies.

          Reconciliation To GAAP Information Three Months Ended 6/30 ($ in millions)     2018   2017   Energen Net Income (Loss) (GAAP) 68.3 29.5 Interest expense 10.8 9.2 Income tax expense (benefit) 19.8 16.1 Depreciation, depletion and amortization 134.0 121.5 Accretion expense 1.6 1.4 Exploration expense 1.2 2.0 Adjustment for asset impairment, other * (0.1 ) nm Adjustment for mark-to-market (gains)/ losses 9.9 (37.3 ) Income associated with 2018 acreage swaps     (0.7 )   0.0   Energen Adjusted EBITDAX from Continuing Operations (Non-GAAP)     244.8     142.4       Note: Amounts may not sum due to rounding   *This may include impairments, lease expirations, and dry hole expense.            

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)For the 3 months ending June 30, 2018 and 2017

          2nd Quarter         (in thousands, except per share data)         2018     2017     Change   Revenues Oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas sales $ 371,567 $ 218,723 $ 152,844 Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net           (31,919 )       38,101         (70,020 )   Total revenues           339,648         256,824         82,824     Operating Costs and Expenses Oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas production 57,958 43,909 14,049 Production and ad valorem taxes 24,733 13,218 11,515 Depreciation, depletion and amortization 134,011 121,549 12,462 Asset impairment 73 29 44 Exploration 1,059 1,998 (939 ) General and administrative (including stock-based compensation of $4,618 and $3,191 for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively)

 

 

21,933

 

 

19,908

 

 

2,025

Accretion of discount on asset retirement obligations 1,567 1,443 124 (Gain) loss on sale of assets and other, net           (113 )       172         (285 )   Total operating costs and expenses           241,221         202,226         38,995     Operating Income           98,427         54,598         43,829     Other Income (Expense) Interest expense (10,803 ) (9,202 ) (1,601 ) Other income           465         218         247     Total other expense           (10,338 )       (8,984 )       (1,354 )   Income Before Income Taxes 88,089 45,614 42,475 Income tax expense           19,815         16,133         3,682     Net Income         $ 68,274       $ 29,481       $ 38,793                                 Diluted Earnings Per Average Common Share         $ 0.70       $ 0.30       $ 0.40   Basic Earnings Per Average Common Share         $ 0.70       $ 0.30       $ 0.40   Diluted Average Common Shares Outstanding           98,080         97,693         387   Basic Average Common Shares Outstanding           97,433         97,189         244              

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)For the 6 months ending June 30, 2018 and 2017

          Year-to-date         (in thousands, except per share data)         2018     2017     Change   Revenues Oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas sales $ 729,433 $ 395,098 $ 334,335 Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net           (33,614 )       102,647         (136,261 )   Total revenues           695,819         497,745         198,074     Operating Costs and Expenses Oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas production 110,593 85,197 25,396 Production and ad valorem taxes 47,301 26,038 21,263 Depreciation, depletion and amortization 258,221 221,201 37,020 Asset impairment 250 1,489 (1,239 ) Exploration 2,457 5,634 (3,177 ) General and administrative (including stock-based compensation of $8,763 and $6,388 for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively)

 

 

44,190

 

 

40,424

 

 

3,766

Accretion of discount on asset retirement obligations 3,100 2,857 243 Gain on sale of assets and other, net           (33,836 )       (1,003 )       (32,833 )   Total operating costs and expenses           432,276         381,837         50,439     Operating Income           263,543         115,908         147,635     Other Income (Expense) Interest expense (21,051 ) (18,225 ) (2,826 ) Other income           692         775         (83 )   Total other expense           (20,359 )       (17,450 )       (2,909 )   Income Before Income Taxes 243,184 98,458 144,726 Income tax expense           55,995         35,574         20,421     Net Income         $ 187,189       $ 62,884       $ 124,305                                 Diluted Earnings Per Average Common Share         $ 1.91       $ 0.64       $ 1.27   Basic Earnings Per Average Common Share         $ 1.92       $ 0.65       $ 1.27   Diluted Average Common Shares Outstanding           97,942         97,648         294   Basic Average Common Shares Outstanding           97,377         97,165         212              

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017

 

 

            (in thousands)         June 30, 2018     December 31, 2017     ASSETS Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,188 $ 439 Accounts receivable, net 166,467 158,787 Inventories, net 29,255 13,177 Derivative instruments 35,377 − Income tax receivable 6,904 6,905 Prepayments and other           6,086       12,085   Total current assets           245,277       191,393   Property, Plant and Equipment Oil and natural gas properties, net 5,089,320 4,718,939 Other property and equipment, net           43,896       44,581   Total property, plant and equipment, net           5,133,216       4,763,520   Other postretirement assets 2,609 2,646 Noncurrent derivative instruments 258 − Noncurrent income tax receivable, net 70,716 70,716 Other assets           9,936       5,620   TOTAL ASSETS         $ 5,462,012     $ 5,033,895  

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current Liabilities Accounts payable $ 74,568 $ 75,167 Accrued taxes 12,287 2,631 Accrued wages and benefits 11,428 26,170 Accrued capital costs 165,873 74,909 Revenue and royalty payable 68,154 54,072 Derivative instruments 80,996 71,379 Other           18,708       17,916   Total current liabilities           432,014       322,244   Long-term debt 829,068 782,861 Asset retirement obligations 92,588 88,378 Noncurrent derivative instruments 31,035 8,886 Deferred income taxes 442,225 387,807 Other long-term liabilities           6,223       5,262   Total liabilities           1,833,153       1,595,438   Total Shareholders’ Equity           3,628,859       3,438,457   TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY         $ 5,462,012     $ 5,033,895            

SELECTED BUSINESS SEGMENT DATA (UNAUDITED)

For the 3 months ending June 30, 2018 and 2017

          2nd Quarter         (in thousands, except sales price and per unit data)         2018     2017     Change   Operating and production data Oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas sales Oil $ 316,082 $ 182,701 $ 133,381 Natural gas liquids 42,051 18,634 23,417 Natural gas           13,434         17,388         (3,954 ) Total         $ 371,567       $ 218,723       $ 152,844     Open non-cash mark-to-market gains (losses) on derivative instruments Oil $ 6,182 $ 31,067 $ (24,885 ) Natural gas liquids (14,583 ) 4,530 (19,113 ) Natural gas           (1,459 )       1,737         (3,196 ) Total         $ (9,860 )     $ 37,334       $ (47,194 )   Closed gains (losses) on derivative instruments Oil $ (17,013 ) $ 152 $ (17,165 ) Natural gas liquids (6,249 ) (80 ) (6,169 ) Natural gas           1,203         695         508   Total         $ (22,059 )     $ 767       $ (22,826 ) Total revenues         $ 339,648       $ 256,824       $ 82,824     Production volumes Oil (MBbl) 5,164 4,102 1,062 Natural gas liquids (MMgal) 77.9 51.6 26.3 Natural gas (MMcf)           11,058         7,596         3,462   Total production volumes (MBOE)           8,862         6,596         2,266     Average daily production volumes Oil (MBbl/d) 56.7 45.1 11.6 Natural gas liquids (MMgal/d) 0.9 0.6 0.3 Natural gas (MMcf/d)           121.5         83.5         38.0   Total average daily production volumes (MBOE/d)           97.4         72.5         24.9     Average realized prices excluding effects of open non-cash mark-to-market derivative instruments Oil (per barrel) $ 57.91 $ 44.58 $ 13.33 Natural gas liquids (per gallon) $ 0.46 $ 0.36 $ 0.10 Natural gas (per Mcf) $ 1.32 $ 2.38 $ (1.06 )   Average realized prices excluding effects of all derivative instruments Oil (per barrel) $ 61.21 $ 44.54 $ 16.67 Natural gas liquids (per gallon) $ 0.54 $ 0.36 $ 0.18 Natural gas (per Mcf) $ 1.21 $ 2.29 $ (1.08 )   Costs per BOE Oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas production expenses

$

6.54

$

6.66

$

(0.12

)

Production and ad valorem taxes $ 2.79 $ 2.00 $ 0.79 Depreciation, depletion and amortization $ 15.12 $ 18.43 $ (3.31 ) Exploration expense $ 0.12 $ 0.30 $ (0.18 ) General and administrative $ 2.47 $ 3.02 $ (0.55 ) Capital expenditures (including acquisitions)         $ 334,389       $ 336,111       $ (1,722 )            

SELECTED BUSINESS SEGMENT DATA (UNAUDITED)

For the 6 months ending June 30, 2018 and 2017

          Year-to-date         (in thousands, except sales price and per unit data)         2018     2017     Change   Operating and production data Oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas sales Oil $ 620,077 $ 329,371 $ 290,706 Natural gas liquids 76,184 34,268 41,916 Natural gas           33,172         31,459         1,713   Total         $ 729,433       $ 395,098       $ 334,335     Open non-cash mark-to-market gains (losses) on derivative instruments Oil $ 17,384 $ 89,125 $ (71,741 ) Natural gas liquids (8,817 ) 11,617 (20,434 ) Natural gas           253         8,961         (8,708 ) Total         $ 8,820       $ 109,703       $ (100,883 )   Closed gains (losses) on derivative instruments Oil $ (33,680 ) $ (5,858 ) $ (27,822 ) Natural gas liquids (10,230 ) (1,545 ) (8,685 ) Natural gas           1,476         347         1,129   Total         $ (42,434 )     $ (7,056 )     $ (35,378 ) Total revenues         $ 695,819       $ 497,745       $ 198,074     Production volumes Oil (MBbl) 10,148 7,098 3,050 Natural gas liquids (MMgal) 146.7 85.3 61.4 Natural gas (MMcf)           21,480         13,326         8,154   Total production volumes (MBOE)           17,220         11,350         5,870     Average daily production volumes Oil (MBbl/d) 56.1 39.2 16.9 Natural gas liquids (MMgal/d) 0.8 0.5 0.3 Natural gas (MMcf/d)           118.7         73.6         45.1   Total average daily production volumes (MBOE/d)           95.1         62.7         32.4     Average realized prices excluding effects of open non-cash mark-to-market derivative instruments Oil (per barrel) $ 57.78 $ 45.58 $ 12.20 Natural gas liquids (per gallon) $ 0.45 $ 0.38 $ 0.07 Natural gas (per Mcf) $ 1.61 $ 2.39 $ (0.78 )   Average realized prices excluding effects of all derivative instruments Oil (per barrel) $ 61.10 $ 46.40 $ 14.70 Natural gas liquids (per gallon) $ 0.52 $ 0.40 $ 0.12 Natural gas (per Mcf) $ 1.54 $ 2.36 $ (0.82 )   Costs per BOE Oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas production expenses

$

6.42

$

7.51

$

(1.09

)

Production and ad valorem taxes $ 2.75 $ 2.29 $ 0.46 Depreciation, depletion and amortization $ 15.00 $ 19.49 $ (4.49 ) Exploration expense $ 0.14 $ 0.50 $ (0.36 ) General and administrative $ 2.57 $ 3.56 $ (0.99 ) Capital expenditures (including acquisitions)         $ 594,922       $ 720,246       $ (125,324 )        

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