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Cimarex Energy Co.
1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 3700
Denver, CO 80203 
Phone: (303) 295-3995
 
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Cimarex Reports Second Quarter 2018 Results
Daily production averaged 211.4 MBOE; oil production up seven percent year-over-year
2018 capital guidance unchanged
Oil production expected to grow 20-25 percent year-over-year
Ward County asset sale expected to close August 31, 2018

DENVER, August 7, 2018 - Cimarex Energy Co. (NYSE: XEC) today reported second quarter 2018 net income of $141.0 million, or $1.48 per share, compared to $97.3 million, or $1.02 per share, in the same period a year ago. Second quarter adjusted net income (non-GAAP) was $151.9 million, or $1.59 per share, compared to second quarter 2017 adjusted net income (non-GAAP) of $101.0 million, or $1.06 per share1. Net cash provided by operating activities was $321.2 million in the second quarter of 2018 compared to $255.3 million in the same period a year ago. Adjusted cash flow from operations (non-GAAP) was $349.5 million in the second quarter of 2018 compared to $278.8 million in the second quarter a year ago1.

The previously announced sale of assets in Ward County, Texas, for $570 million (before any purchase price adjustments), is expected to close on August 31, 2018. The impact of the sale has been factored into our production guidance starting in September.

Total company volumes for the quarter averaged 211.4 thousand barrels of oil equivalent (MBOE) per day. Oil production averaged 61,651 barrels (bbl) per day, up seven percent from the same period a year ago and down five percent from first quarter 2018 levels. Driven by the number of wells expected to be brought on production in the second half of 2018 (86 wells versus 38 wells in the first half), and pro forma for the sale of assets in Ward County, Texas, Cimarex continues to expect oil production growth of 20-25 percent year-over-year. (See Pro Forma Production Reconciliation table below.)

Realized oil prices averaged $60.99 per barrel, up 38 percent from the $44.14 per barrel received in the second quarter of 2017. Realized natural gas prices averaged $1.65 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) down 41 percent from the second quarter 2017 average of $2.82 per Mcf. NGL prices averaged $22.29 per barrel, up 22 percent from the $18.24 per barrel received in the second quarter of 2017. Realized prices for 2018 reflect the adoption of Accounting Standards Codification 606 (ASC 606). See table below (Impact of ASC 606) for comparison of realized prices for 2018 for pre- and post-ASC 606.


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Both oil and natural gas prices were negatively impacted by local price differentials. Market conditions in the Permian Basin caused the realized differential for Midland priced oil and the differential for Permian Basin gas to widen. Our realized Permian oil differential to WTI Cushing averaged $(8.05) per barrel in the quarter, compared to $(3.12) per barrel in the first quarter of 2018 and $(4.14) per barrel in the second quarter of 2017. Cimarex's average differential on its Permian natural gas production was $1.31 per Mcf below Henry Hub in the second quarter of 2018 compared to $0.42 per Mcf lower in the second quarter of 2017. In the Mid-Continent region, realized gas prices were $1.03 per Mcf below the Henry Hub index versus $0.34 per Mcf below Henry Hub in the second quarter of 2017 due to abnormally wide differentials on the ONEOK index (OGT) where approximately 75 percent of the company's second quarter Mid-Continent gas volumes were priced.

As previously discussed, Cimarex has taken a number of steps to ensure the flow of our oil and natural gas volumes out of the Permian Basin with sales agreements in place for our projected oil and natural gas volumes through 2019.

Cimarex invested $375 million in exploration and development (E&D) during the second quarter, of which $322 million is attributable to drilling and completion activities. Second quarter investments were funded with cash flow from operations and cash on the balance sheet. Total debt at June 30, 2018 consisted of $1.5 billion of long-term notes. Cimarex had no borrowings under its revolving credit facility and a cash balance of $411 million. Debt was 34 percent of total capitalization2.

2018 Outlook
Adjusting for the previously announced sale of assets in Ward County, Texas (assuming an August 31 close), third quarter 2018 production volumes are expected to average 206 -215 MBOE per day with oil volumes estimated to average 61,500 - 64,500 barrels per day. The total 2018 daily production volumes are now expected to average 214 - 221 MBOE per day with annual oil volumes now estimated to average 66,000 - 68,000 barrels per day.

On a pro forma basis (excluding Ward volumes entirely), Cimarex expects 2018 total production (MBOE per day) and oil production (barrels per day) to grow 14-18 percent and 20-25 percent over 2017 volumes, respectively. Additionally, the company expects oil volumes in the fourth quarter to average 75,000 - 81,000 barrels per day, or 33-43 percent higher than the pro forma fourth quarter 2017 average. (See Pro Forma Production Reconciliation table below.)


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Pro Forma Production Reconciliation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(excludes Ward volumes for all periods)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2018E
 
2017
 
% Growth
 
Daily Production (MBOE/d)
 
209
-
216
 
183.1
 
 14-18%
 
Daily Oil Production (MBbls/d)
 
62.4
-
64.6
 
51.8
 
 20-25%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Estimated 2018 exploration and development investment remains unchanged at $1.6 – 1.7 billion.

Expenses per BOE of production for the remainder of 2018 are estimated to be:

 
 
Production expense
$3.80 - 4.30
 
Transportation, processing and other expense*
2.40 - 3.00
 
DD&A and ARO accretion
7.50 - 8.10
 
General and administrative expense
1.15 - 1.45
 
Taxes other than income (% of oil and gas revenue)
  5.75 - 6.25%
 
 
 
 
*Reflects adoption of ASC 606 (see Impact of ASC 606 table below).
 


Operations Update
Cimarex invested $375 million in E&D during the second quarter, 59 percent in the Permian Basin and 41 percent in the Mid-Continent. Cimarex brought 89 gross (23 net) wells on production during the quarter. At June 30, 141 gross (57 net) wells were waiting on completion. Cimarex currently is operating 13 drilling rigs.

WELLS BROUGHT ON PRODUCTION BY REGION
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross wells
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Permian Basin
 
32

 
11

 
49

 
36

Mid-Continent
 
57

 
40

 
94

 
85

 
 
89

 
51

 
143

 
121

Net wells
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Permian Basin
 
13

 
10

 
22

 
26

Mid-Continent
 
10

 
8

 
16

 
18

 
 
23

 
18

 
38

 
44





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Permian Region
Production from the Permian region averaged 121,744 BOE per day in the second quarter, a 13 percent increase from second quarter 2017. Oil volumes averaged 48,797 barrels per day, a six percent increase from second quarter 2017. Total production increased seven percent sequentially, with oil production down two percent.

Cimarex completed 32 gross (13 net) wells in the Permian region during the second quarter. There were 45 gross (32 net) wells waiting on completion at June 30.

Activity in the region for the quarter included twelve wells completed in the Wolfcamp and Bone Spring formations. Of note, in Lea County, New Mexico, the six-well Hallertau 5 FED Upper Wolfcamp infill pilot was brought on-line during the quarter. The infill pilot, which included six short laterals (4,230' average) testing 12 wells per section, had an average peak 30-day initial production rate of 1,295 BOE (783 barrels of oil) per day, with results ranging from 1,855 BOE (1,096 barrels of oil) per day to 937 BOE (564 barrels of oil) per day.

Cimarex currently is operating ten drilling rigs and five completion crews in the region.

Mid-Continent Region
Production from the Mid-Continent averaged 88,864 BOE per day for the second quarter, up five percent versus second quarter 2017 and down three percent sequentially.

During the second quarter, Cimarex completed 57 gross (10 net) wells in the Mid-Continent region. At the end of the quarter, 96 gross (25 net) wells were waiting on completion. Cimarex currently is operating three drilling rigs and one completion crews in the region.

Production by Region
Cimarex’s average daily production and commodity price by region is summarized below:

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DAILY PRODUCTION BY REGION
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Permian Basin
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gas (MMcf)
 
240.5

 
219.8

 
239.2

 
210.4

Oil (Bbls)
 
48,797

 
45,828

 
49,318

 
43,446

NGL (Bbls)
 
32,865

 
24,996

 
28,817

 
23,319

Total Equivalent (BOE)
 
121,744

 
107,456

 
118,002

 
101,829

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mid-Continent
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gas (MMcf)
 
297.0

 
295.4

 
296.2

 
290.2

Oil (Bbls)
 
12,473

 
11,893

 
13,841

 
11,475

NGL (Bbls)
 
26,894

 
23,693

 
26,927

 
22,926

Total Equivalent (BOE)
 
88,864

 
84,827

 
90,142

 
82,774

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Company
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gas (MMcf)
 
539.5

 
516.7

 
537.1

 
502.0

Oil (Bbls)
 
61,651

 
57,871

 
63,422

 
55,042

NGL (Bbls)
 
59,857

 
48,731

 
55,810

 
46,281

Total Equivalent (BOE)
 
211,424

 
192,720

 
208,752

 
184,998

AVERAGE REALIZED PRICE BY REGION
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
2018*
 
2017
 
2018*
 
2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Permian Basin
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gas ($ per Mcf)
 
1.49

 
2.77

 
1.86

 
2.83

Oil ($ per Bbl)
 
59.83

 
44.15

 
59.79

 
45.94

NGL ($ per Bbl)
 
22.80

 
16.65

 
21.93

 
17.38

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mid-Continent
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gas ($ per Mcf)
 
1.77

 
2.85

 
2.04

 
2.97

Oil ($ per Bbl)
 
65.70

 
44.10

 
62.87

 
45.39

NGL ($ per Bbl)
 
21.66

 
19.90

 
20.67

 
21.16

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Company
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gas ($ per Mcf)
 
1.65

 
2.82

 
1.96

 
2.91

Oil ($ per Bbl)
 
60.99

 
44.14

 
60.45

 
45.82

NGL ($ per Bbl)
 
22.29

 
18.24

 
21.32

 
19.26


*Realized prices for 2018 reflect the adoption of ASC 606. See Impact of ASC 606 table for a comparison of 2018 realized prices on a pre- and post-ASC 606 basis.



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Other
The following table summarizes the company’s current open hedge positions:
 
 
3Q18
 
4Q18
 
1Q19
 
2Q19
 
3Q19
 
4Q19
Gas Collars:
PEPL(3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Volume (MMBtu/d)
130,000

 
100,000

 
90,000

 
90,000

 
60,000

 
30,000

 
Wtd Avg Floor
$
2.19

 
$
2.12

 
$
2.08

 
$
2.08

 
$
1.92

 
$
1.90

 
Wtd Avg Ceiling
$
2.48

 
$
2.42

 
$
2.39

 
$
2.39

 
$
2.26

 
$
2.33

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
El Paso Perm(3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Volume (MMBtu/d)
100,000

 
80,000

 
70,000

 
70,000

 
50,000

 
20,000

 
Wtd Avg Floor
$
1.92

 
$
1.81

 
$
1.73

 
$
1.73

 
$
1.50

 
$
1.35

 
Wtd Avg Ceiling
$
2.14

 
$
2.03

 
$
1.95

 
$
1.95

 
$
1.74

 
$
1.55

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Waha (3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Volume (MMBtu/d)
10,000

 
10,000

 
10,000

 
10,000

 
10,000

 
10,000

 
Wtd Avg Floor
$
1.35

 
$
1.35

 
$
1.35

 
$
1.35

 
$
1.35

 
$
1.35

 
Wtd Avg Ceiling
$
1.56

 
$
1.56

 
$
1.56

 
$
1.56

 
$
1.56

 
$
1.56

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Oil Collars:
WTI(4)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Volume (Bbl/d)
35,000

 
29,000

 
23,000

 
23,000

 
16,000

 
8,000

 
Wtd Avg Floor
$
49.80

 
$
51.03

 
$
51.83

 
$
51.83

 
$
53.50

 
$
57.00

 
Wtd Avg Ceiling
$
60.49

 
$
61.74

 
$
63.77

 
$
63.77

 
$
67.13

 
$
68.04

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Oil Basis Swaps:
WTI Midland(5)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Volume (Bbl/d)
27,000

 
22,000

 
19,000

 
19,000

 
14,000

 
6,000

 
Weighted Avg Differential
$
(3.89
)
 
$
(4.56
)
 
$
(5.17
)
 
$
(5.17
)
 
$
(6.84
)
 
$
(10.73
)

Conference call and webcast
Cimarex will host a conference call tomorrow, August 8, at 11:00 a.m. EDT (9:00 a.m. MT). The call will be webcast and accessible on the Cimarex website at www.cimarex.com. To join the live, interactive call, please dial 866-367-3053 ten minutes before the scheduled start time (callers in Canada dial 855-669-9657 and international callers dial 412-902-4216).

A replay will be available on the company’s website.

Investor Presentation
For more details on Cimarex’s second quarter 2018 results, please refer to the company’s investor presentation available at www.cimarex.com.

About Cimarex Energy
Denver-based Cimarex Energy Co. is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company with principal operations in the Mid-Continent and Permian Basin areas of the U.S.


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This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding projected results and future events. In particular, the “2018 Outlook” contains projections for certain 2018 operational and financial metrics. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s judgment as of the date of this press release and include certain risks and uncertainties. Please refer to the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, filed with the SEC, and other filings including our Current Reports on Form 8-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, for a list of certain risk factors that may affect these forward-looking statements.
Actual results may differ materially from company projections and other forward-looking statements and can be affected by a variety of factors outside the control of the company including among other things: oil, NGL and natural gas price levels and volatility; higher than expected costs and expenses, including the availability and cost of services and materials; compliance with environmental and other regulations; risks associated with operating in one major geographic area; environmental liabilities; the ability to receive drilling and other permits and rights-of-way in a timely manner; development drilling and testing results; declines in the values of our oil and gas properties resulting in impairments; the potential for production decline rates to be greater than expected; performance of acquired properties and newly drilled wells; costs and availability of third party facilities for gathering, processing, refining and transportation; regulatory approvals, including regulatory restrictions on federal lands; legislative or regulatory changes, including initiatives related to hydraulic fracturing, emissions and disposal of produced water; unexpected future capital expenditures; economic and competitive conditions; the availability and cost of capital; the ability to obtain industry partners to jointly explore certain prospects, and the willingness and ability of those partners to meet capital obligations when requested; changes in estimates of proved reserves; derivative and hedging activities; the success of the company's risk management activities; title to properties; litigation; the ability to complete property sales or other transactions; the effectiveness of controls over financial reporting; and other factors discussed in the company's reports filed with the SEC. Cimarex Energy Co. encourages readers to consider the risks and uncertainties associated with projections and other forward-looking statements. In addition, the company assumes no obligation to publicly revise or update any forward-looking statements based on future events or circumstances.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
Cimarex Energy Co.
Karen Acierno
303-285-4957

www.cimarex.com


                                            
            
1
Adjusted net income and adjusted cash flow from operations are non-GAAP financial measures. See below for reconciliations of the related GAAP amounts.
2
Debt to total capitalization is calculated by dividing long-term debt by long-term debt plus stockholders’ equity.

3
PEPL refers to Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Tex/OK Mid-Continent index, El Paso Perm refers to El Paso Permian Basin index, and Waha refers to West Texas (Waha) Index, all as quoted in Platt’s Inside FERC.

4
WTI refers to West Texas Intermediate oil price as quoted on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

5
Index price on basis swaps is WTI NYMEX less the weighted average WTI Midland differential, as quoted by Argus Americas Crude.




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RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED NET INCOME

The following reconciles net income as reported under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to adjusted net income (non-GAAP) for the periods indicated.
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
(in thousands, except per share data)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
140,997

 
$
97,262

 
$
327,315

 
$
228,234

Mark-to-market loss (gain) on open derivative positions
14,169

 
(22,166
)
 
(2,379
)
 
(72,087
)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt

 
28,169

 

 
28,169

Tax impact
(3,259
)
 
(2,257
)
 
552

 
16,469

Adjusted net income
$
151,907

 
$
101,008

 
$
325,488

 
$
200,785

Diluted earnings per share
$
1.48

 
$
1.02

 
$
3.44

 
$
2.40

Adjusted diluted earnings per share*
$
1.59

 
$
1.06

 
$
3.41

 
$
2.11

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted diluted**
95,428

 
95,179

 
95,451

 
95,172


Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share exclude the noted items because management believes these items affect the comparability of operating results. The company discloses these non-GAAP financial measures as a useful adjunct to GAAP measures because:

a)
Management uses adjusted net income to evaluate the company's operating performance between periods and to compare the company's performance to other oil and gas exploration and production companies.
b)
Adjusted net income is more comparable to earnings estimates provided by research analysts.

* Does not include adjustments resulting from application of the "two-class method" used to determine earnings per share under GAAP.

** Reflects the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period as adjusted for the dilutive effects of outstanding stock options.


RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS

The following table provides a reconciliation from generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) measures of net cash provided by operating activities to adjusted cash flows from operations (non-GAAP) for the periods indicated.
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
(in thousands)
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
321,246

 
$
255,286

 
$
704,339

 
$
504,800

Change in operating assets and liabilities
28,265

 
23,507

 
12,406

 
39,827

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted cash flow from operations
$
349,511

 
$
278,793

 
$
716,745

 
$
544,627


Management uses the non-GAAP financial measure of adjusted cash flow from operations as a means of measuring our ability to fund our capital program and dividends, without fluctuations caused by changes in current assets and liabilities, which are included in the GAAP measure of net cash provided by operating activities. Management believes this non-GAAP financial measure provides useful information to investors for the same reason, and that it is also used by professional

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research analysts in providing investment recommendations pertaining to companies in the oil and gas exploration and production industry.

IMPACT OF ASC 606

Effective January 1, 2018, Cimarex adopted the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”). Application of ASC 606 has no impact on our net income or cash flows from operations; however, certain costs classified as Transportation, processing, and other operating expenses in the statement of operations under prior accounting standards are now reflected as deductions from revenue under ASC 606. The following tables present certain Pre- and Post-ASC 606 amounts:
REVENUES
 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
Pre-ASC 606 Adoption
 
Post-ASC 606 Adoption
 
As Reported
 
 
(in thousands)
Oil sales
 
$
342,184

 
$
342,184

 
$
232,453

Gas sales
 
$
84,727

 
$
80,787

 
$
132,474

NGL sales
 
$
125,126

 
$
121,415

 
$
80,886

 
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
Pre-ASC 606 Adoption
 
Post-ASC 606 Adoption
 
As Reported
 
 
(in thousands)
Oil sales
 
$
693,907

 
$
693,907

 
$
456,519

Gas sales
 
$
197,404

 
$
190,508

 
$
264,419

NGL sales
 
$
230,739

 
$
215,412

 
$
161,312


AVERAGE REALIZED PRICE BY REGION
 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
Pre-ASC 606 Adoption
 
Post-ASC 606 Adoption
 
As Reported
Permian Basin
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gas ($ per Mcf)
 
1.62

 
1.49

 
2.77

Oil ($ per Bbl)
 
59.83

 
59.83

 
44.15

NGL ($ per Bbl)
 
23.81

 
22.80

 
16.65

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mid-Continent
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gas ($ per Mcf)
 
1.81

 
1.77

 
2.85

Oil ($ per Bbl)
 
65.70

 
65.70

 
44.10

NGL ($ per Bbl)
 
21.94

 
21.66

 
19.90

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Company
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gas ($ per Mcf)
 
1.73

 
1.65

 
2.82

Oil ($ per Bbl)
 
60.99

 
60.99

 
44.14

NGL ($ per Bbl)
 
22.97

 
22.29

 
18.24



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Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
Pre-ASC 606 Adoption
 
Post-ASC 606 Adoption
 
As Reported
Permian Basin
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gas ($ per Mcf)
 
1.97

 
1.86

 
2.83

Oil ($ per Bbl)
 
59.79

 
59.79

 
45.94

NGL ($ per Bbl)
 
23.62

 
21.93

 
17.38

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mid-Continent
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gas ($ per Mcf)
 
2.08

 
2.04

 
2.97

Oil ($ per Bbl)
 
62.87

 
62.87

 
45.39

NGL ($ per Bbl)
 
22.01

 
20.67

 
21.16

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Company
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gas ($ per Mcf)
 
2.03

 
1.96

 
2.91

Oil ($ per Bbl)
 
60.45

 
60.45

 
45.82

NGL ($ per Bbl)
 
22.84

 
21.32

 
19.26



TRANSPORTATION, PROCESSING, AND OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES
 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
Pre-ASC 606 Adoption
 
Post-ASC 606 Adoption
 
As Reported
 
 
(in thousands, except per BOE)
Transportation, processing, and other operating expenses
 
$
59,584

 
$
51,933

 
$
58,624

Per BOE
 
$
3.10

 
$
2.70

 
$
3.34

 
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
Pre-ASC 606 Adoption
 
Post-ASC 606 Adoption
 
As Reported
 
 
(in thousands, except per BOE)
Transportation, processing, and other operating expenses
 
$
119,321

 
$
97,098

 
$
113,647

Per BOE
 
$
3.16

 
$
2.57

 
$
3.39




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OIL AND GAS CAPITALIZED EXPENDITURES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
(in thousands)
Acquisitions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proved
$

 
$
255

 
$
62

 
$
260

Unproved
77

 
792

 
2,236

 
3,825

 
77

 
1,047

 
2,298

 
4,085

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exploration and development:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Land and seismic
$
10,327

 
$
33,302

 
$
20,424

 
$
110,487

Exploration and development
365,097

 
262,575

 
668,469

 
491,042

 
375,424

 
295,877

 
688,893

 
601,529

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales proceeds:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proved
$
(4,577
)
 
$
(1,957
)
 
$
(29,541
)
 
$
(1,892
)
Unproved
(441
)
 
(2,305
)
 
(5,301
)
 
(7,271
)
 
(5,018
)
 
(4,262
)
 
(34,842
)
 
(9,163
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
370,483

 
$
292,662

 
$
656,349

 
$
596,451








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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
(in thousands, except per share information)
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Oil sales
 
$
342,184

 
$
232,453

 
$
693,907

 
$
456,519

Gas and NGL sales
 
202,202

 
213,360

 
405,920

 
425,731

Gas gathering and other
 
11,888

 
10,639

 
23,581

 
21,378

 
 
556,274

 
456,452

 
1,123,408

 
903,628

Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation, depletion, amortization, and accretion
 
145,441

 
108,844

 
279,360

 
206,280

Production
 
79,215

 
62,578

 
150,486

 
124,999

Transportation, processing, and other operating
 
51,933

 
58,624

 
97,098

 
113,647

Gas gathering and other
 
9,467

 
8,647

 
19,290

 
17,074

Taxes other than income
 
27,930

 
17,477

 
58,118

 
38,790

General and administrative
 
19,739

 
19,762

 
43,060

 
37,796

Stock compensation
 
3,095

 
6,293

 
9,825

 
12,581

Loss (gain) on derivative instruments, net
 
21,699

 
(22,509
)
 
17,540

 
(66,370
)
Other operating expense, net
 
5,252

 
266

 
5,455

 
882

 
 
363,771

 
259,982

 
680,232

 
485,679

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating income
 
192,503

 
196,470

 
443,176

 
417,949

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other (income) and expense:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
 
16,895

 
20,095

 
33,678

 
41,147

Capitalized interest
 
(4,850
)
 
(5,442
)
 
(9,660
)
 
(12,083
)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
 

 
28,169

 

 
28,169

Other, net
 
(2,605
)
 
(2,231
)
 
(7,172
)
 
(4,441
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income before income tax
 
183,063

 
155,879

 
426,330

 
365,157

Income tax expense
 
42,066

 
58,617

 
99,015

 
136,923

Net income
 
$
140,997

 
$
97,262

 
$
327,315

 
$
228,234

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per share to common stockholders:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
1.48

 
$
1.02

 
$
3.44

 
$
2.40

Diluted
 
$
1.48

 
$
1.02

 
$
3.44

 
$
2.40

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends declared per share
 
$
0.16

 
$
0.08

 
$
0.32

 
$
0.16

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
93,728

 
93,402

 
93,713

 
93,396

Diluted
 
93,759

 
93,435

 
93,748

 
93,431

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
140,997

 
$
97,262

 
$
327,315

 
$
228,234

Other comprehensive income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Change in fair value of investments, net of tax
 
192

 
224

 
2

 
626

Total comprehensive income
 
$
141,189

 
$
97,486

 
$
327,317

 
$
228,860

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS (unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
(in thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
140,997

 
$
97,262

 
$
327,315

 
$
228,234

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation, depletion, amortization, and accretion
 
145,441

 
108,844

 
279,360

 
206,280

Deferred income taxes
 
42,783

 
58,617

 
99,732

 
136,929

Stock compensation
 
3,095

 
6,293

 
9,825

 
12,581

Loss (gain) on derivative instruments, net
 
21,699

 
(22,509
)
 
17,540

 
(66,370
)
Settlements on derivative instruments
 
(7,530
)
 
343

 
(19,919
)
 
(5,717
)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
 

 
28,169

 

 
28,169

Changes in non-current assets and liabilities
 
1,613

 
57

 
713

 
1,076

Other, net
 
1,413

 
1,717

 
2,179

 
3,445

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
 
(29,710
)
 
(16,483
)
 
15,012

 
(61,145
)
Other current assets
 
283

 
(8,139
)
 
1,886

 
(11,104
)
Accounts payable and other current liabilities
 
1,162

 
1,115

 
(29,304
)
 
32,422

Net cash provided by operating activities
 
321,246

 
255,286

 
704,339

 
504,800

Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Oil and gas capital expenditures
 
(327,352
)
 
(270,331
)
 
(650,807
)
 
(582,172
)
Sales of oil and gas assets
 
5,018

 
4,262

 
34,842

 
9,163

Sales of other assets
 
93

 
349

 
525

 
394

Other capital expenditures
 
(37,056
)
 
(10,127
)
 
(56,112
)
 
(18,209
)
Net cash used by investing activities
 
(359,297
)
 
(275,847
)
 
(671,552
)
 
(590,824
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Borrowings of long-term debt
 

 
748,110

 

 
748,110

Repayments of long-term debt
 

 
(750,000
)
 

 
(750,000
)
Call premium, financing, and underwriting fees
 

 
(29,009
)
 

 
(29,035
)
Dividends paid
 
(15,199
)
 
(7,576
)
 
(22,801
)
 
(15,153
)
Employee withholding taxes paid upon the net settlement of equity-classified stock awards
 
(641
)
 
(277
)
 
(946
)
 
(1,215
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
 
904

 

 
1,249

 
36

Net cash used by financing activities
 
(14,936
)
 
(38,752
)
 
(22,498
)
 
(47,257
)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
 
(52,987
)
 
(59,313
)
 
10,289

 
(133,281
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 
463,810

 
578,908

 
400,534

 
652,876

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
410,823

 
$
519,595

 
$
410,823

 
$
519,595




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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Assets
 
(in thousands, except share and per share information)
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
410,823

 
$
400,534

Accounts receivable, net of allowance
 
444,655

 
460,174

Oil and gas well equipment and supplies
 
53,375

 
49,722

Derivative instruments
 
72,943

 
15,151

Other current assets
 
8,346

 
10,054

Total current assets
 
990,142

 
935,635

Oil and gas properties at cost, using the full cost method of accounting:
 
 
 
 
Proved properties
 
18,112,548

 
17,513,460

Unproved properties and properties under development, not being amortized
 
532,715

 
476,903

 
 
18,645,263

 
17,990,363

Less – accumulated depreciation, depletion, amortization, and impairment
 
(15,000,443
)
 
(14,748,833
)
Net oil and gas properties
 
3,644,820

 
3,241,530

Fixed assets, net of accumulated depreciation of $312,927 and $290,114, respectively
 
238,964

 
210,922

Goodwill
 
620,232

 
620,232

Derivative instruments
 
2,330

 
2,086

Other assets
 
34,905

 
32,234

 
 
$
5,531,393

 
$
5,042,639

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
$
95,239

 
$
98,386

Accrued liabilities
 
370,371

 
351,849

Derivative instruments
 
90,480

 
42,066

Revenue payable
 
180,869

 
187,273

Total current liabilities
 
736,959

 
679,574

Long-term debt:
 
 
 
 
Principal
 
1,500,000

 
1,500,000

Less – unamortized debt issuance costs and discount
 
(12,261
)
 
(13,080
)
Long-term debt, net
 
1,487,739

 
1,486,920

Deferred income taxes
 
201,350

 
101,618

Derivative instruments
 
11,511

 
4,268

Other liabilities
 
207,336

 
201,981

Total liabilities
 
2,644,895

 
2,474,361

 
 
 
 
 
Stockholders' equity:
 
 
 
 
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued
 

 

Common stock, $0.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 95,392,547 and 95,437,434 shares issued, respectively
 
954

 
954

Additional paid-in capital
 
2,770,532

 
2,764,384

Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)
 
112,811

 
(199,259
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
 
2,201

 
2,199

Total stockholders' equity
 
2,886,498

 
2,568,278

 
 
$
5,531,393

 
$
5,042,639


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