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EV Energy Partners Announces Second Quarter 2011 Results and Utica Shale Update
 
HOUSTON, TX – August 9, 2011 -- (MARKETWIRE) -- EV Energy Partners, L.P. (Nasdaq:EVEP) today announced results for the second quarter 2011 and filed its Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
 
Second Quarter 2011 Results
 
Adjusted EBITDAX for the quarter was $55.1 million, a 49 percent increase over the second quarter of 2010 and a 9 percent increase versus the first quarter of 2011.  Distributable Cash Flow for the quarter was $33.1 million, a 43 percent increase over the second quarter of 2010 and a 5 percent increase versus the first quarter of 2011.  The increases in Adjusted EBITDAX and Distributable Cash Flow, which are described in the attached table under “Non-GAAP Measures,” are primarily related to acquisitions completed during the second half of 2010 as well as improved commodity pricing.
 
For the quarter ended June 30, 2011, EVEP produced 7.0 Bcf of natural gas, 241 MBbls of crude oil and 272 MBbls of natural gas liquids, or 10.1 Bcfe.  This represents a 48 percent increase from the second quarter 2010 production of 6.8 Bcfe, primarily due to acquisitions completed during the second half of 2010, and a 2 percent increase over the first quarter 2011 production of 9.9 Bcfe.
 
EVEP reported net income of $39.2 million, or $1.03 per basic and diluted weighted average limited partner unit outstanding, for the second quarter of 2011.  Included in net income were $17.4 million of non-cash net unrealized gains on commodity and interest rate derivatives and $1.7 million of non-cash costs contained in general and administrative expenses.  General and administrative expenses also included $0.2 million of acquisition-related due diligence and other related transaction costs.  Also included in net income was a $5.1 million impairment charge relating to a recent divestiture of non-core oil and natural gas properties and a $3.3 million non-cash realized gain on derivatives related to term extensions on certain interest rate swaps and to derivatives acquired in conjunction with a 2010 property acquisition.  For the second quarter of 2010, net income was $16.3 million, or $0.50 per basic and diluted weighted average limited partner unit outstanding, which included $2.2 million of non-cash net unrealized losses on commodity and interest rate derivatives and $1.0 million of non-cash costs contained in general and administrative expenses.  For the first quarter of 2011, net loss was $34.0 million, or ($1.14) per basic and diluted weighted average limited partner unit outstanding. Included in net loss were $54.6 million of non-cash net unrealized losses on commodity and interest rate derivatives and $2.1 million of non-cash costs contained in general and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses also included $0.3 million of acquisition-related due diligence and other related transaction costs and $1.0 million of costs related to the annual vesting of phantom units during the first quarter of 2011.  Also included in net loss was a $1.6 million impairment charge relating to a divestiture of non-core oil and natural gas properties.
 
The $17.4 million non-cash net unrealized gain on derivatives for the second quarter of 2011 was primarily due to the decrease in future commodity prices that occurred from March 31, 2011 to June 30, 2011 and the effect of such decreased prices on the mark-to-market valuation of EVEP’s outstanding commodity derivatives.
 
Utica Shale Update
 
EnerVest partnerships, including EVEP, are uniquely positioned in Ohio with a combined 780,000 net acres of mostly held-by-production (HBP) acreage.  Approximately 60% of this acreage is operated by EnerVest.  EVEP has a total of approximately 159,000 net working interest acres in Ohio, along with the equivalent of a 7.5% overriding royalty interest on approximately 240,000 net acres.

John Walker, Chairman and CEO said, ”The EnerVest partnerships, including EVEP, recently finalized an agreement with Chesapeake (CHK) on a long-term joint venture to develop the emerging Utica shale of Eastern Ohio.  We believe that CHK is a recognized worldwide leader in all the complex technical, regulatory, relational and logistical skills necessary to rapidly and efficiently develop a major liquids-rich shale play.  CHK will operate about 40% of EnerVest’s 780,000 net acres.  EVEP retains the equivalent of a 7.5% override on 80,000 net acres and has approximately 22,000 net working interest acres in this joint venture.  As announced by CHK in late July, they have five rigs drilling in the Utica, a few producing wells and several awaiting completion.  The wells are testing all three legs of the play (oil, NGL and dry gas windows) as well as areas both within and outside the core of the play.
 
 
 

 
 
“EnerVest acts as the operator for EVEP and an EnerVest institutional partnership on over 400,000 net acres in Ohio separate from CHK, most of which are HBP.  Within this acreage position EVEP has, on average, an approximate 33% interest (137,000 net working interest acres) and holds the equivalent of a 7.5% overriding royalty interest in approximately 160,000 net acres.  Because of its proximity to the CHK joint venture, we believe that there will be meaningful cooperation with CHK’s joint venture in forming drilling units and contracting for oilfield services and mid-stream operations, which involves maximizing value from ethane and other NGLs.  EnerVest has permitted or is permitting ten wells and plans to drill two to three Utica laterals later this year and early next year.

“We are optimistic about the Utica shale, where Ohio records indicate 25 horizontal permits have been granted.  We are awaiting more sustained test and production results from the spread of wells in various stages of drilling, completion, testing and production before we can assess the near-term value to EVEP.  We expect these results to be released within 30 to 60 days.

“We are very fortunate that the EnerVest partnerships, including EVEP, are the largest conventional oil and gas producer in Ohio, a state recognized for its well-established and strictly-enforced regulations.  The state’s government leaders, led by Governor John Kasich, are very supportive of responsible development of the Utica shale and the thousands of jobs that we will directly and indirectly create there.  Our long-established community, business and government relationships will play an important role as this massive project unfolds.”
 
EVEP’s financial statements and related footnotes are available on our second quarter 2011 Form 10-Q, which was filed today and is available through the Investor Relations/SEC Filings section of the EVEP web site at http://www.evenergypartners.com.
 
Conference Call
 
As announced on July 28, 2011, EV Energy Partners, L.P. will host an investor conference call Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 10 a.m. EDT.  Investors interested in participating in the call may dial 1-480-629-9722 (quote conference ID 4462519) at least five minutes prior to the start time, or may listen live over the Internet through the Investor Relations section of the EVEP web site at http://www.evenergypartners.com.
 
EV Energy Partners, L.P., is a master limited partnership engaged in acquiring, producing and developing oil and gas properties. More information about EVEP is available on the Internet at http://www.evenergypartners.com.
 
(code #: EVEP/G)
 
This press release may include "forward-looking statements" as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that the partnership expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on certain assumptions made by EVEP based on its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of EVEP, which may cause our actual results to differ materially from those implied or expressed by the forward-looking statements. These include risks relating to financial performance and results, availability of sufficient cash flow to pay distributions and execute our business plan, prices and demand for natural gas and oil, our ability to replace reserves and efficiently develop our current reserves and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected as described in EVEP's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made and EVEP undertakes no obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
 
 
 

 
 
Operating Statistics
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Production data:
                       
   Oil (MBbls)
    241       171       449       297  
   Natural gas liquids (MBbls)
    272       178       542       360  
   Natural gas (MMcf)
    6,999       4,734       14,003       8,719  
   Net production (MMcfe)
    10,080       6,831       19,951       12,665  
Average sales price per unit: (1)
                               
   Oil (Bbl)
  $ 98.63     $ 73.20     $ 94.58     $ 73.73  
   Natural gas liquids (Bbl)
    54.80       40.23       51.45       42.91  
   Natural gas (Mcf)
    4.20       4.16       4.10       4.66  
   Mcfe
    6.76       5.77       6.40       6.16  
Average unit cost per Mcfe:
                               
   Production costs:
                               
      Lease operating expenses (2)
  $ 1.78     $ 2.18     $ 1.77     $ 2.08  
      Production taxes
    0.31       0.24       0.29       0.30  
      Total
    2.09       2.42       2.06       2.38  
Asset retirement obligations accretion expense
    0.10       0.11       0.10       0.10  
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    1.83       1.97       1.80       2.02  
General and administrative expenses
    0.71       0.85       0.79       0.83  
 
(1) Prior to $12.8 and $16.0 million of net hedge gains and settlements on commodity derivatives for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010, respectively and $30.0 and $26.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010.
(2) Lease operating expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 include $2.3 million or
$0.34 per mcfe and $2.5 million or $0.20 per mcfe, respectively of non-cash charges related to oil in tanks purchased in connection with the Appalachian Basin acquisitions closed during the fourth quarter of 2009 and the first quarter of 2010.
 
 
 

 
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
(In $ thousands, except number of units)
 
   
June 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
ASSETS
           
Current assets:
           
  Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 26,392     $ 23,127  
  Accounts receivable:
               
     Oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids revenues
    36,600       27,742  
     Related party
    3,967       -  
     Other
    300       441  
  Derivative asset
    51,215       55,100  
  Assets held for sale
    11,402       -  
  Other current assets
    1,047       1,158  
     Total current assets
    130,923       107,568  
Oil and natural gas properties, net of accumulated depreciation,
  depletion and amortization; June 30, 2011, $210,073; December 31, 2010, $176,897
    1,300,294       1,324,240  
Other property, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization;
               
  June 30, 2011, $536; December 31, 2010, $465
    1,495       1,567  
Long-term derivative asset
    26,576       51,497  
Other assets
    7,533       1,885  
Total assets
  $ 1,466,821     $ 1,486,757  
LIABILITIES AND OWNERS’ EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
               
     Third party
  $ 27,642     $ 20,678  
     Related party
    -       182  
  Liabilities related to assets held for sale
    2,895       -  
  Derivative liability
    1,178       1,943  
     Total current liabilities
    31,715       22,803  
Asset retirement obligations
    68,266       67,175  
Long-term debt
    480,183       619,000  
Long-term liabilities
    988       3,048  
Long-term derivative liability
    6,594       784  
Commitments and contingencies
               
Owners’ equity:
               
Common unitholders - 34,173,650 units and 30,510,313 units
               
   issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2011 and December 31,
               
   2010, respectively
    887,843       779,327  
  General partner interest
    (8,768 )     (5,380 )
     Total owners' equity
    879,075       773,947  
Total liabilities and owners' equity
  $ 1,466,821     $ 1,486,757  
 
 
 

 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
(In $ thousands, except per unit data)
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Revenues:
                       
  Oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids revenues
  $ 68,109     $ 39,431     $ 127,730     $ 78,027  
  Transportation and marketing–related revenues
    1,484       1,476       2,885       3,054  
     Total revenues
    69,593       40,907       130,615       81,081  
                                 
Operating costs and expenses:
                               
  Lease operating expenses
    17,949       14,869       35,311       26,301  
  Cost of purchased natural gas
    1,120       1,095       2,170       2,315  
  Dry hole and exploration costs
    441       -       844       -  
  Production taxes
    3,119       1,673       5,770       3,800  
  Asset retirement obligations accretion expense
    970       764       1,936       1,274  
  Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    18,443       13,436       36,007       25,520  
  General and administrative expenses
    7,132       5,825       15,725       10,549  
  Impairment of oil and natural gas properties
    5,078       -       6,666       -  
  Gain on sale of oil and natural gas properties
    -       (4,388 )     -       (3,824 )
     Total operating costs and expenses
    54,252       33,274       104,429       65,935  
                                 
Operating income
    15,341       7,633       26,186       15,146  
                                 
Other income (expense), net:
                               
  Realized gains on derivatives, net
    14,242       13,901       27,784       21,866  
  Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives, net
    17,422       (2,158 )     (35,633 )     30,502  
  Interest expense
    (8,124 )     (3,269 )     (13,283 )     (5,372 )
  Other income, net
    313       252       233       393  
     Total other income (expense), net
    23,853       8,726       (20,899 )     47,389  
                                 
Income before income taxes
    39,194       16,359       5,287       62,535  
Income taxes
    (31 )     (79 )     (113 )     (131 )
Net income
  $ 39,163     $ 16,280     $ 5,174     $ 62,404  
General partner’s interest in net income, including
                               
  incentive distribution rights
  $ 3,728     $ 2,624     $ 5,982     $ 5,836  
Limited partners’ interest in net income (loss)
  $ 35,435     $ 13,656     $ (808 )   $ 56,568  
                                 
Net income (loss) per limited partner unit:
                               
  Basic
  $ 1.03     $ 0.50     $ (0.02 )   $ 2.14  
  Diluted
  $ 1.03     $ 0.50     $ (0.02 )   $ 2.14  
                                 
Weighted average limited partner units outstanding:
                               
  Basic
    34,294       27,210       33,002       26,403  
  Diluted
    34,534       27,264       33,002       26,438  
                                 
Distributions declared per unit
  $ 0.761     $ 0.757     $ 1.521     $ 1.513  
 
 
 

 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(In $ thousands)
 
    Six Months Ended  
   
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
    Net Income
  $ 5,174     $ 62,404  
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows
               
    provided by operating activities:
               
       Asset retirement obligations accretion expense
    1,936       1,274  
       Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    36,007       25,520  
       Equity-based compensation cost
    3,877       2,103  
       Impairment of oil and natural gas properties
    6,666       -  
       Gain on sale of oil and natural gas properties
    -       (3,824 )
       Non-cash derivative activity
    30,951       (30,502 )
       Amortization of discount on long-term debt
    183       -  
       Amortization of deferred loan costs
    554       275  
       Other, net
    56       (1 )
       Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
          Accounts receivable
    (12,866 )     (4,098 )
          Other current assets
    111       2,625  
          Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    7,630       879  
          Long-term liabilities
    -       (734 )
          Other, net
    (149 )     (119 )
Net cash flows provided by operating activities
    80,130       55,802  
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
    Acquisition of oil and natural gas properties
    3,101       (147,769 )
    Development of oil and natural gas properties
    (33,686 )     (8,170 )
    Proceeds from sale of oil and natural gas properties
    1,170       4,471  
    Settlements from acquired derivatives
    2,834       -  
    Earnest money received for sale of oil and natural gas properties
    900       -  
Net cash flows used in investing activities
    (25,681 )     (151,468 )
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
    Long-term debt borrowings
    -       138,000  
    Repayment of long-term debt borrowings
    (431,500 )     (95,000 )
    Proceeds from debt offering
    292,500       -  
    Loan costs incurred
    (6,202 )     (8 )
    Proceeds from public equity offering
    147,108       92,770  
    Offering costs
    (308 )     (154 )
    Contributions from general partner
    3,191       1,977  
    Distributions paid
    (55,973 )     (43,433 )
Net cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities
    (51,184 )     94,152  
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    3,265       (1,514 )
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period
    23,127       18,806  
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period
  $ 26,392     $ 17,292  
 
 

 
 
Non-GAAP Measures
 
We define Adjusted EBITDAX as net income plus income tax provision, interest expense, net, realized losses on interest rate swaps, depreciation, depletion and amortization, asset retirement obligation accretion expense, non-cash realized (gains) on derivatives, non-cash unrealized (gains) losses on derivatives, non-cash equity compensation, impairment of oil and natural gas properties, gain on sale of oil and natural gas properties, write down of crude oil inventory, and dry hole and exploration costs. Distributable Cash Flow is defined as Adjusted EBITDAX less income tax provision, cash interest expense, net, realized losses on interest rate swaps and estimated maintenance capital expenditures.

Adjusted EBITDAX and Distributable Cash Flow are used by our management to provide additional information and statistics relative to the performance of our business, including (prior to the creation of any reserves) the cash available to pay distributions to our unitholders. These financial measures indicate to investors whether or not we are generating cash flow at a level that can sustain or support an increase in our quarterly distribution rates. Adjusted EBITDAX and Distributable Cash Flow are also quantitative standards used throughout the investment community with respect to performance of publicly-traded partnerships. Adjusted EBITDAX and Distributable Cash Flow should not be considered as alternatives to net income, operating income, cash flows from operating activities or any other measure of financial performance or liquidity presented in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDAX and Distributable Cash Flow exclude some, but not all, items that affect net income and operating income and these measures may vary among companies. Therefore, our Adjusted EBITDAX and Distributable Cash Flow may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.
 
 
 

 
 
Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDAX and Distributable Cash Flow
(In $ thousands)
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Net income
  $ 39,163     $ 16,280     $ 5,174     $ 62,404  
Add:
                               
Income taxes
    31       79       113       131  
Interest expense, net
    8,118       3,264       13,272       5,340  
Realized losses on interest rate swaps
    1,828       2,143       3,967       4,301  
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    18,443       13,436       36,007       25,520  
Asset retirement obligation accretion expense
    970       764       1,936       1,274  
Non-cash realized (gains) on derivatives
    (3,279 )     -       (1,784 )     -  
Non-cash unrealized (gains) losses on derivatives
    (17,422 )     2,158       35,633       (30,502 )
Non-cash equity compensation expense
    1,739       1,037       3,877       2,103  
Impairment of oil and natural gas properties
    5,078       -       6,666       -  
Gain on sale of oil and natural gas properties
    -       (4,388 )     -       (3,824 )
Non-cash inventory expense from 2009 Appalachian
                               
Basin acquisition included in lease operating expense
    -       2,302       -       2,542  
Dry hole and exploration costs
    441       -       844       -  
Adjusted EBITDAX
    55,110       37,075       105,705       69,289  
                                 
Less:
                               
Income taxes
    31       79       113       131  
Cash interest expense, net
    7,600       3,126       12,535       5,065  
Realized losses on interest rate swaps
    1,828       2,143       3,967       4,301  
Estimated maintenance capital expenditures (1)
    12,600       8,539       24,446       16,414  
Distributable Cash Flow
  $ 33,051     $ 23,188     $ 64,644     $ 43,378  
 
(1) Estimated maintenance capital expenditures are those expenditures estimated to be necessary to maintain the production levels of our oil and gas properties over the long term and the operating capacity of our other assets over the long term.
 
 
 

 
Hedge Summary Table (as of 08/09/2011)


       
Swap
   
Swap
   
Collar
   
Collar
   
Collar
 
Period
 
    Index
 
Volume
   
Price
   
Volume
   
Floor
   
Ceiling
 
       
(MmmBtu
         
(MmmBtu
             
       
/Mbbls)
         
/Mbbls)
             
Natural Gas
                               
 3Q 2011  
    NYMEX
    3,793.4     $ 6.34       396.4     $ 5.90     $ 7.03  
     
    Dominion Appalachia
    230.0     $ 8.69       276.0     $ 9.00     $ 12.15  
     
    El Paso Permian
    230.0     $ 9.30                          
     
    Houston Ship Channel
                    322.0     $ 8.25     $ 11.65  
     
    MichCon Citygate
                    414.0     $ 8.70     $ 11.85  
     
    NGPL TX/OK
                    256.9     $ 5.75     $ 6.58  
 4Q 2011  
    NYMEX
    3,609.4     $ 6.43       396.4     $ 5.90     $ 7.03  
     
    Dominion Appalachia
    230.0     $ 8.69       276.0     $ 9.00     $ 12.15  
     
    El Paso Permian
    230.0     $ 9.30                          
     
    Houston Ship Channel
                    322.0     $ 8.25     $ 11.65  
     
    MichCon Citygate
                    414.0     $ 8.70     $ 11.85  
     
    NGPL TX/OK
                    256.9     $ 5.75     $ 6.58  
 1H 2012  
    NYMEX
    7,025.2     $ 6.64       1,016.3     $ 6.22     $ 6.94  
     
    El Paso Permian
    364.0     $ 9.21                          
     
    Dominion Appalachia
                    910.0     $ 8.95     $ 11.45  
     
    Houston Ship Channel
                    546.0     $ 8.25     $ 11.10  
     
    MichCon Citygate
                    819.0     $ 8.75     $ 11.05  
 2H 2012  
    NYMEX
    6,550.4     $ 6.79       1,027.5     $ 6.22     $ 6.94  
     
    El Paso Permian
    368.0     $ 9.21                          
     
    Dominion Appalachia
                    920.0     $ 8.95     $ 11.45  
     
    Houston Ship Channel
                    552.0     $ 8.25     $ 11.10  
     
    MichCon Citygate
                    828.0     $ 8.75     $ 11.05  
 2013  
    NYMEX
    16,607.5     $ 5.65                          
     
    El Paso Permian
    1,095.0     $ 6.77                          
     
    El Paso San Juan
    1,095.0     $ 6.66                          
 2014  
    NYMEX
    14,600.0     $ 5.75                          
 2015  
    NYMEX
    14,600.0     $ 6.00                          
                                             
Crude Oil
                                         
  3Q 2011  
    WTI
    107.5     $ 94.91       118.3     $ 105.66     $ 156.16  
  4Q 2011  
    WTI
    101.9     $ 95.12       118.3     $ 105.66     $ 156.16  
  1Q 2012  
    WTI
    167.0     $ 96.49       113.6     $ 104.54     $ 156.77  
  2Q 2012  
    WTI
    157.9     $ 96.50       113.6     $ 104.54     $ 156.77  
  3Q 2012  
    WTI
    155.0     $ 96.38       114.8     $ 104.54     $ 156.77  
  4Q 2012  
    WTI
    145.8     $ 96.43       114.8     $ 104.54     $ 156.77  
 
 
 

 

 3Q 2013  
  WTI
    248.4     $ 86.37                          
 4Q 2013  
  WTI
    243.8     $ 86.17                          
 1H 2014  
  WTI
    452.5     $ 89.52                          
 2H 2014  
  WTI
    444.7     $ 94.33                          
                                         
Ethane
                                       
 3Q 2011  
  Mt. Belvieu(Non-TET)-OPIS
    96.6     $ 20.32                          
 4Q 2011  
  Mt. Belvieu(Non-TET)-OPIS
    92.0     $ 19.79                          
                                         
Propane
                                       
 3Q 2011  
  Mt. Belvieu(Non-TET)-OPIS
    57.5     $ 49.36                          
 4Q 2011  
  Mt. Belvieu(Non-TET)-OPIS
    55.2     $ 50.20                          
                                         
Basis Swaps
                                       
Premium to NYMEX
                                       
 2H 2011  
  Dominion Appalachia
    174.4     $ 0.1975                          
 2H 2011  
  Columbia Appalachia
    47.7     $ 0.1500                          
                                     
         
Notional
Amount
   
Fixed
Rate
                         
Interest Rate Swap Agreements
 
(in $ mill)
                                 
July 2011 - July 2012
    90.0       4.157 %                        
July 2011 - Sept 2012
    40.0       2.145 %                        
July 2012 - July 2015
    110.0       3.315 %                        
 

EV Energy Partners, L.P., Houston
Michael E. Mercer, 713-651-1144
http://www.evenergypartners.com