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Exhibit 99.1

 

EV Energy Partners Announces Second Quarter 2015 Results

 

HOUSTON, TX, August 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — EV Energy Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ: EVEP) today announced results for the second quarter of 2015 and the filing of its Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Additionally, EVEP provided an update on its commodity hedge positions.

 

Second Quarter 2015 Results

 

Adjusted EBITDAX for the second quarter of 2015 was $53.4 million, a 2 percent decrease from the second quarter of 2014 and 1 percent decrease from the first quarter of 2015. Distributable Cash Flow for the second quarter of 2015 was $26.2 million, a 1 percent decrease from the second quarter of 2014 and flat versus the first quarter of 2015. The decreases in Adjusted EBITDAX and Distributable Cash Flow are primarily due to lower production and lower realized commodity prices, partially offset by decreased operating costs and expenses. Adjusted EBITDAX and Distributable Cash Flow are Non-GAAP financial measures and are described in the attached table under “Non-GAAP Measures.”

 

Production for the second quarter of 2015 was 10.0 Bcf of natural gas, 237 MBbls of oil and 563 MBbls of natural gas liquids, or 162.8 MMcfe/day. This represents a 7 percent decrease from second quarter 2014 production of 174.9 MMcfe/d and a 6 percent decrease from first quarter 2015 production of 172.5 MMcfe/day.

 

EVEP reported net income of $164.1 million, or $3.25 per basic and diluted weighted average limited partner unit outstanding, for the second quarter of 2015. Included in net income were the following items:

 

·$250.4 million in income from discontinued operations, which includes $246.7 million of gain related to the sale of our interests in Utica East Ohio (UEO);
·$48.3 million of impairment charges related to the write down of certain oil and natural gas properties primarily due to a change in the development plans for acreage in the Utica Shale;
·$41.2 million of non-cash losses on commodity and interest rate derivatives;
·$2.3 million of non-cash costs contained in general and administrative expenses; and
·$0.3 million of dry hole and exploration costs.

 

For the first quarter of 2015, EVEP reported a net loss of $61.7 million, or $(1.25) per basic and diluted weighted average limited partner unit outstanding. For the second quarter of 2014, EVEP reported a net loss of $9.0 million, or $(0.19) per basic and diluted weighted average limited partner unit outstanding.

 

"With the closing of the UEO sale, we have significantly increased our liquidity, with no bank debt outstanding and almost $60 million in cash. We believe EVEP is in a strong position to be able to acquire long-life producing properties in a low commodity price environment without having to rely on the sale of equity," said Michael Mercer, President and CEO.

 

Hedging Update

 

Subsequent to June 30, 2015, EVEP entered into additional natural gas derivative contracts for 2016 and 2017.

 

Period  Index  Swap
Volume
   Swap
Price
 
      (Mmmbtus)     
2016  NYMEX   14,640   $3.183 
2017  NYMEX   14,600   $3.314 

 

Additional details regarding EVEP’s current commodity hedge positions can be found in the Hedge Summary table at the end of this press release.

 

UEO Sale and Borrowing Base

 

On June 10, 2015, EVEP closed on the sale of its 21 percent membership interest in UEO for $572.2 million, after expenses. Net proceeds were used to repay all amounts outstanding under its revolving credit facility with the remainder held in cash for future activities. As a result of the sale, EVEP’s borrowing base was reduced from $650 million to $500 million with the next redetermination scheduled for October 2015. Availability under the facility may be used to fund future activities, including acquisitions of oil and natural gas properties.

 

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

 

EVEP’s financial statements and related footnotes are available in the second quarter 2015 Form 10-Q, which was filed today and is available through the Investor Relations/SEC Filings section of the EVEP website at http://www.evenergypartners.com.

 

 

 

Conference Call and Webcast

 

As announced on July 30, 2015, EV Energy Partners, L.P. will host an investor conference call on August 10, 2015, at 9 a.m. Eastern Time (8 a.m. Central). Investors interested in participating in the call may dial 1-888-820-9415 (quote conference ID 7069521) at least 5 minutes prior to the start time, or may listen live over the Internet through the Investor Relations section of the EVEP website at http://ir.evenergypartners.com/events.cfm.

 

About EV Energy Partners, L.P.

 

EV Energy Partners, L.P. is a master limited partnership engaged in acquiring, producing and developing oil and natural gas properties. More information about EVEP is available on the Internet at http://www.evenergypartners.com.

 

(code #: EVEP/G)

 

Forward Looking Statements

 

This press release may include statements that are not historical facts which are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include information about, future plans, our reserve quantities and the present value of our reserves, estimates of maintenance capital and other statements which include words such as "anticipates," "plans," "projects," "expects," "intends," "believes," "should," and similar expressions of forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and necessarily involve risks that may affect the business prospects and performance of EV Energy Partners, L.P. Actual results may differ materially from those contained in the press release. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, changes in commodity prices, changes in reserve estimates, requirements and actions of purchasers of properties, exploration and development activities, the availability and cost of financing, the returns on our capital investments and acquisition strategies, the availability of sufficient cash flow to pay distributions and execute our business plan and general economic conditions. Additional information on risks and uncertainties that could affect our business prospects and performance are provided in the most recent reports of EV Energy Partners with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary statements.

 

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
June 30,
   Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   2015   2014   2015   2014 
Production data:                    
Oil (MBbls)   237    255    478    520 
Natural gas liquids (MBbls)   563    571    1,145    1,121 
Natural gas (MMcf)   10,018    10,962    20,606    21,798 
Net production (MMcfe)   14,818    15,920    30,344    31,645 
Average sales price per unit: (1)                    
Oil (Bbl)  $52.84   $98.84   $48.39   $96.48 
Natural gas liquids (Bbl)   15.09    30.36    15.10    31.89 
Natural gas (Mcf)   2.27    4.16    2.41    4.42 
Mcfe   2.95    5.54    2.97    5.76 
Average unit cost per Mcfe:                    
Production costs:                    
Lease operating expenses  $1.61   $1.64   $1.56   $1.63 
Production taxes   0.11    0.19    0.11    0.20 
Total   1.72    1.83    1.67    1.83 
Asset retirement obligations accretion expense   0.08    0.08    0.08    0.08 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization   1.71    1.57    1.69    1.62 
General and administrative expenses   0.54    0.80    0.68    0.79 

 

(1) Prior to $32.8 million and ($4.5) million of net hedge gains (losses) on settlements of commodity derivatives for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2014, respectively and $64.2 million and ($9.8) million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2014, respectively.

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In $ thousands, except number of units)

(Unaudited)

 

   June 30, 2015   December 31, 2014 
ASSETS          
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $58,813   $8,255 
Accounts receivable:          
Oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids revenues   28,425    32,758 
Related party   -    1,043 
Other   3,596    4,570 
Derivative asset   72,683    113,044 
Other current assets   1,549    2,000 
Assets held for sale   -    315,173 
Total current assets   165,066    476,843 
           
Oil and natural gas properties, net of accumulated  depreciation, depletion and amortization; June 30,  2015, $888,073; December 31, 2014, $778,679   1,589,324    1,710,925 
Other property, net of accumulated depreciation  and amortization; June 30, 2015, $917;  December 31, 2014, $898   1,104    1,141 
Restricted cash   -    33,768 
Long–term derivative asset   12,895    20,647 
Other assets   7,161    5,879 
Total assets  $1,775,550   $2,249,203 
           
LIABILITIES AND OWNERS’ EQUITY          
           
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities:          
Third party  $37,190   $47,878 
Related party   7,344    - 
Total current liabilities   44,534    47,878 
           
Asset retirement obligations   105,657    103,832 
Long–term debt   499,444    1,030,391 
Other long–term liabilities   477    989 
           
Commitments and contingencies          
           
Owners’ equity:          
Common unitholders - 48,871,399 units and  48,572,019 units issued and outstanding as of  June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014,  respectively   1,135,862    1,077,826 
General partner interest   (10,424)   (11,713)
Total owners' equity   1,125,438    1,066,113 
Total liabilities and owners' equity  $1,775,550   $2,249,203 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In $ thousands, except per unit data)

(Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended   
June 30,
   Six Months Ended      
June 30,
 
   2015   2014   2015   2014 
Revenues:                    
Oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids revenues  $43,722   $88,125   $90,147   $182,199 
Transportation and marketing–related revenues   734    1,235    1,551    2,500 
Total revenues   44,456    89,360    91,698    184,699 
                     
Operating costs and expenses:                    
Lease operating expenses   23,800    26,028    47,324    51,423 
Cost of purchased natural gas   504    942    1,078    1,912 
Dry hole and exploration costs   272    1,653    686    1,971 
Production taxes   1,603    2,957    3,351    6,480 
Asset retirement obligations accretion expense   1,213    1,203    2,414    2,390 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization   25,337    25,026    51,233    51,238 
General and administrative expenses   7,944    12,749    20,359    25,047 
Impairment of oil and natural gas properties   48,284    1,069    106,457    1,321 
Loss (gain) on sale of oil and natural gas properties   6    -    (531)   (1,484)
Total operating costs and expenses   108,963    71,627    232,371    140,298 
                     
Operating (loss) income   (64,507)   17,733    (140,673)   44,401 
                     
Other (expense) income, net:                    
(Loss) gain on derivatives, net   (9,246)   (17,817)   14,364    (40,812)
Interest expense   (13,101)   (12,445)   (27,236)   (24,517)
Other income (expense), net   41    206    (155)   380 
Total other expense, net   (22,306)   (30,056)   (13,027)   (64,949)
                     
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes   (86,813)   (12,323)   (153,700)   (20,548)
Income taxes   473    78    623    333 
Loss from continuing operations   (86,340)   (12,245)   (153,077)   (20,215)
Income from discontinued operations   250,442    3,222    255,512    4,939 
Net income (loss)  $164,102   $(9,023)  $102,435   $(15,276)
                     
Basic and diluted earnings per limited partner unit:                    
Loss from continuing operations  $(1.74)  $(0.26)  $3.08)  $(0.43)
Income from discontinued operations  $4.99   $0.07   $5.11   $0.10 
Net income (loss)  $3.25   $(0.19)  $2.03   $(0.33)
                     
Weighted average limited partner units outstanding (basic and diluted)   48,871    48,572    48,833    48,555 
                     
Distributions declared per unit  $0.500   $0.773   $1.000   $1.545 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In $ thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

  

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
   2015   2014 
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net income (loss)  $102,435   $(15,276)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows provided by operating activities:          
Income from discontinued operations   (255,512)   (4,939)
Asset retirement obligations accretion expense   2,414    2,390 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization   51,233    51,238 
Equity–based compensation cost   7,294    11,058 
Impairment of oil and natural gas properties   106,457    1,321 
Gain on sales of oil and natural gas properties   (531)   (1,484)
(Gain) loss on derivatives, net   (14,364)   40,812 
Cash settlements of matured derivative contracts   62,477    (11,555)
Other   890    1,271 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable   6,350    (12,978)
Other current assets   457    (813)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   4,714    2,478 
Other, net   (583)   (243)
Net cash flows provided by operating activities from continuing operations   73,731    63,280 
Net cash flows used in operating activities from discontinued operations   (372)   - 
Net cash flows provided by operating activities   73,359    63,280 
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Additions to oil and natural gas properties   (44,854)   (44,865)
Prepaid drilling costs   -    (2,346)
Proceeds from sale of oil and natural gas properties   774    7,315 
Restricted cash   33,768    - 
Other   32    34 
Net cash flows used in investing activities from continuing operations   (10,280)   (39,862)
Net cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities from discontinued operations   572,160    (83,188)
Net cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities   561,880    (123,050)
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Repayment of long-term debt borrowings   (561,000)   - 
Long-term debt borrowings   30,000    144,000 
Loan costs incurred   (3,277)   - 
Contributions from general partner   91    154 
Distributions paid   (50,495)   (77,412)
Other   -    (5)
Net cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities   (584,681)   66,737 
           
Increase in cash and cash equivalents   50,558    6,967 
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period   8,255    11,698 
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period  $58,813   $18,665 

 

 

 

Non-GAAP Measures

 

We define Adjusted EBITDAX as net income (loss) plus income from discontinued operations, EBITDAX from discontinued operations, income taxes, interest expense, net, cash settlements of matured interest rate swaps, depreciation, depletion and amortization, asset retirement obligations accretion expense, loss (gain) on derivatives, net, cash settlements of matured derivative contracts, non-cash equity compensation expense, impairment of oil and natural gas properties, non-cash inventory write down expense, dry hole and exploration costs, loss (gain) on sale of oil and natural gas properties, and loss on sale of investment in unconsolidated affiliates, contained in Other (expense) income, net. Distributable Cash Flow is defined as Adjusted EBITDAX less cash income taxes, 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. We believe these financial measures may 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 (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDAX and Distributable Cash Flow

(In $ thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

  

Three Months Ended

June 30,

  

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
   2015   2014   2015   2014 
                 
Net income (loss)  $164,102   $(9,023)  $102,435   $(15,276)
                     
Add:                    
Income from discontinued operations   (250,442)   (3,222)   (255,512)   (4,939)
EBITDAX from discontinued operations   7,644    5,446    15,941    8,960 
Income taxes   (473)   (78)   (623)   (333)
Interest expense, net   13,097    12,445    27,232    24,517 
Cash settlements of matured interest rate swaps   871    880    1,736    1,757 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization   25,337    25,026    51,233    51,238 
Asset retirement obligations accretion expense   1,213    1,203    2,414    2,390 
Loss (gain) on derivatives, net   9,246    17,817    (14,364)   40,812 
Cash settlements of matured derivative contracts   31,944    (5,397)   62,477    (11,555)
Non-cash equity compensation expense   2,342    6,555    7,294    11,058 
Impairment of oil and natural gas properties   48,284    1,069    106,457    1,321 
Non-cash inventory write down expense   -    (0)   149    53 
Dry hole and exploration costs   272    1,653    686    1,971 
Loss (gain) on sale of oil and natural gas properties   6    -    (531)   (1,484)
Loss on sale of investment in unconsolidated affiliates, contained in Other (expense) income, net   -    -    358    - 
Adjusted EBITDAX  $53,443   $54,373   $107,382   $110,490 
                     
Less:                    
Cash income taxes   -    (27)   -    1 
Cash interest expense, net   13,031    11,839    26,608    23,306 
Realized losses on interest rate swaps   871    880    1,736    1,757 
Estimated maintenance capital expenditures (1)   13,382    15,272    26,797    30,448 
Distributable Cash Flow  $26,159   $26,409   $52,241   $54,978 

 

(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 as of August 10, 2015

 

Period  Index  Swap 
Volume
   Swap
Price
 
Natural Gas (Mmmbtus)             
3Q-4Q 2015  NYMEX   19,964.0   $4.857 
2016  NYMEX   32,940.0   $3.673 
2017  NYMEX   14,600.0   $3.314 
              
Crude (Mbbls)             
3Q-4Q 2015  WTI   644.0   $90.275 
2016  WTI   366.0   $90.135 
              
Propane (Mbbls)             
3Q-4Q 2015  Mt Belvieu   239.2   $24.982 

 

Note: Includes hedges added since June 30, 2015 as discussed earlier in this press release.

 

EV Energy Partners, L.P., Houston

Nicholas Bobrowski

713-651-1144

http://www.evenergypartners.com