-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, UdPE1Mx3YzErRQfXnSFGF0WV3Xm3W5QMtx+YTZSDxFuQ5OM4lmRnPeHHFXU6f4rL s7fZHOxLvmhX/0e6EcNaWA== 0000277595-05-000044.txt : 20050808 0000277595-05-000044.hdr.sgml : 20050808 20050808124202 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000277595-05-000044 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 4 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20050630 FILED AS OF DATE: 20050808 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20050808 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ALABAMA GAS CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000003146 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION [4924] IRS NUMBER: 630022000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: AL FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 002-38960 FILM NUMBER: 051005125 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 605 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR BLVD NORTH CITY: BIRMINGHAM STATE: AL ZIP: 35203 BUSINESS PHONE: 2053262742 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 605 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR BLVD NORTH CITY: BIRMINGHAM STATE: AL ZIP: 35203 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ENERGEN CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000277595 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION [4924] IRS NUMBER: 630757759 STATE OF INCORPORATION: AL FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-07810 FILM NUMBER: 051005124 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 605 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR BLVD N CITY: BIRMINGHAM STATE: AL ZIP: 35203-2707 BUSINESS PHONE: 2053262997 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 605 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR BLVD N CITY: BIRMINGHAM STATE: AL ZIP: 35203 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ALAGASCO INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19851002 10-Q 1 tenq605filingcopy.htm FORM 10-Q JUNE 30, 2005 UNITED STATES

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549


FORM 10-Q

|X|

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2005

 

 

 

 

OR

|  | 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ___ TO ___

 

 

 

 

 

Commission

 

 

IRS Employer

 

 

File

 

State of

Identification

 

Number

Registrant

Incorporation

Number

 

1-7810

Energen Corporation

Alabama

63-0757759

 

 

2-38960

Alabama Gas Corporation

Alabama

63-0022000

 


605 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North
Birmingham, Alabama 35203-2707
Telephone Number 205/326-2700
http://www.energen.com

Alabama Gas Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Energen Corporation, meets the conditions set forth in General Instruction H(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-Q and is therefore filing this Form with reduced disclosure format pursuant to General Instruction H(2).


Indicate by a check mark whether the registrants (1) have filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES X NO ____

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Energen Corporation YES X NO ___

Alabama Gas Corporation YES___ NO X


Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers' classes of common stock, as of August 2, 2005

 

Energen Corporation

$0.01 par value

73,284,093 shares

 

 

Alabama Gas Corporation

$0.01 par value

  1,972,052 shares

 

 

 

 

 

ENERGEN CORPORATION AND ALABAMA GAS CORPORATION

FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2005

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

 

 

Page

 

PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(a) Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income of Energen Corporation

 3

(b) Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets of Energen Corporation

 4

(c) Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows of Energen Corporation

 6

(d) Condensed Statements of Income of Alabama Gas Corporation

 7

(e) Condensed Balance Sheets of Alabama Gas Corporation

 8

(f) Condensed Statements of Cash Flows of Alabama Gas Corporation

10

(g) Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements

11

Item 2.

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations


22

Selected Business Segment Data of Energen Corporation

30

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

32

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

33

PART II: OTHER INFORMATION

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

34

Item 6.

Exhibits

34

SIGNATURES

35

 

 

 

 

 

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

 

 

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

 

ENERGEN CORPORATION

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

Six months ended

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

(in thousands, except per share data)

2005

2004

 

2005

2004

Operating Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

Oil and gas operations

$  134,453

$   95,322

 

$  237,333

$  191,402

Natural gas distribution

107,197

92,744

 

365,325

347,946

     Total operating revenues

241,650

188,066

 

602,658

539,348

Operating Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of gas

50,424

40,291

 

187,279

179,029

Operations and maintenance

66,904

56,242

 

127,311

109,364

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

33,101

28,885

 

64,526

57,569

Taxes, other than income taxes

19,794

16,040

 

46,344

40,306

Accretion expense

654

532

 

1,297

1,022

     Total operating expenses

170,877

141,990

 

426,757

387,290

Operating Income

70,773

46,076

 

175,901

152,058

Other Income (Expense)

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

(11,524)

(10,694)

 

(23,194)

(21,012)

Other income

517

633

 

870

1,495

Other expense

(268)

(670)

 

(536)

(1,695)

     Total other expense

(11,275)

(10,731)

 

(22,860)

(21,212)

Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes


59,498


35,345

 


153,041


130,846

Income tax expense

21,910

13,114

 

56,512

48,454

Income From Continuing Operations

37,588

22,231

 

96,529

82,392

Discontinued Operations, net of taxes

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

(2)

39

 

(20)

76

Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations

(13)

-

 

110

(13)

Income (Loss) From Discontinued Operations

(15)

39

 

90

63

Net Income

$    37,573

$    22,270

 

$    96,619

$    82,455

Diluted Earnings Per Average Common Share*

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

$       0.51

$       0.30

 

$       1.31

$       1.13

Discontinued operations

-

-

 

-

-

Net Income

$        0.51

$        0.30

 

$        1.31

$        1.13

Basic Earnings Per Average Common Share*

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

$       0.51

$      0.31

 

$       1.32

$      1.14

Discontinued operations

-

-

 

-

-

Net Income

$     0.51

$     0.31

 

$     1.32

$     1.14

Dividends Per Common Share*

$      0.100

$    0.0925

 

$    0.200

$    0.185

Diluted Average Common Shares Outstanding*

73,782

73,249

 

73,726

73,200

Basic Average Common Shares Outstanding*

73,017

72,459

 

72,985

72,404

*Share and per share data have been restated to reflect a 2-for-1 stock split payable June 1, 2005 (see Note 15)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

 

 

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

ENERGEN CORPORATION

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)

June 30, 2005

December 31, 2004

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

Current Assets

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$       75,398

$       4,489

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
    accounts of $10,378 at June 30, 2005, and
    $10,472 at December 31, 2004



129,492



217,360

Inventories, at average cost

 

 

    Storage gas inventory

53,465

51,093

    Materials and supplies

6,923

7,843

    Liquified natural gas in storage

3,220

3,688

Deferred income taxes

56,280

36,285

Prepayments and other

19,594

29,150

 

 

 

    Total current assets

344,372

349,908

 

 

 

Property, Plant and Equipment

 

 

Oil and gas properties, successful efforts method

1,667,634

1,591,119

Less accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization

422,115

381,734

    Oil and gas properties, net

1,245,519

1,209,385

Utility plant

976,441

941,862

Less accumulated depreciation

389,106

373,589

    Utility plant, net

587,335

568,273

Other property, net

5,426

5,401

    Total property, plant and equipment, net

1,838,280

1,783,059

 

 

 

Other Assets

 

 

Regulatory asset

19,650

19,650

Deferred charges and other

34,261

29,122

 

 

 

    Total other assets

53,911

48,772

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

$   2,236,563

$   2,181,739



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

 

  

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

ENERGEN CORPORATION

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

June 30, 2005

December 31, 2004

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

Current Liabilities

 

 

Long-term debt due within one year

$      10,000

$      10,000

Notes payable to banks

-

135,000

Accounts payable

189,946

159,871

Accrued taxes

41,558

34,541

Customers' deposits

19,448

19,549

Amounts due customers

-

10,363

Accrued wages and benefits

31,089

28,941

Regulatory liability

32,546

47,060

Other

50,286

53,293

 

 

 

    Total current liabilities

374,873

498,618

 

 

 

Long-term debt

692,925

612,891

 

 

 

Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities

 

 

Asset retirement obligation

36,455

34,841

Minimum pension liability

14,216

14,216

Regulatory liability

115,858

111,928

Deferred income taxes

121,367

95,417

Other

29,263

10,162

 

 

 

    Total deferred credits and other liabilities

317,159

266,564

Commitments and Contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders' equity

 

 

Preferred stock, cumulative $0.01 par value, 5,000,000
    shares authorized


- - 


- -

Common shareholders' equity*

 

 

    Common stock, $0.01 par value; 150,000,000 shares authorized, 73,313,678 shares outstanding at June 30, 2005, and 73,165,958 shares outstanding at December 31, 2004



733



732

    Premium on capital stock

387,663

380,965

    Capital surplus

2,802

2,802

    Retained earnings

541,594

459,626

    Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax

 

 

Unrealized loss on hedges

(65,295)

(25,466)

Minimum pension liability

(11,864)

(11,864)

Deferred compensation on restricted stock

(3,056)

(2,675)

Deferred compensation plan

36,904

28,919

Treasury stock, at cost* (1,088,034 shares at June 30, 2005,
    and 1,000,952 shares at December 31, 2004)


(37,875)


(29,373)

    Total shareholders' equity

851,606

803,666

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

$   2,236,563

$   2,181,739

*Share and per share data have been restated to reflect a 2-for-1 stock split payable June 1, 2005 (see Note 15)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

ENERGEN CORPORATION

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Six months ended June 30, (in thousands)

2005

2004

 

 

 

Operating Activities

 

 

Net income

$     96,619

$     82,455

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash

 

 

provided by (used in) operating activities:

 

 

    Depreciation, depletion and amortization

64,554

57,663

    Deferred income taxes, net

30,356

28,257

    Deferred investment tax credits

-

(224)

    Change in derivative fair value

8,702

3,881

    Gain on sale of assets

(1,455)

(255)

Other, net

3,572

10,857

Net change in:

 

 

     Accounts receivable

65,861

44,376

     Inventories

(984)

10,260

     Accounts payable

(25,131)

(21,384)

     Amounts due customers

1,271

(14,560)

     Other current assets and liabilities

9,927

10,859

 

 

 

    Net cash provided by operating activities

253,292

212,185 

 

 

 

Investing Activities

 

 

Additions to property, plant and equipment

(122,295)

(100,925)

Proceeds from sale of assets

10,187

282

Other, net

(484)

(60)

 

 

 

    Net cash used in investing activities

(112,592)

(100,703)

 

 

 

Financing Activities

 

 

Payment of dividends on common stock

(14,650)

(13,443)

Issuance of common stock

2,880

4,213

Purchase of treasury stock

(1,128)

(384)

Reduction of long-term debt

(35)

(30,033)

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

80,000

-

Debt issuance costs

(1,858)

-

Net change in short-term debt

(135,000)

(11,000)

 

 

 

    Net cash used in financing activities

(69,791)

(50,647)

 

 

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

70,909

60,835

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

4,489

2,127

 

 

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period

$      75,398

$      62,962



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

 

  

 

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

 

 

ALABAMA GAS CORPORATION

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

Six months ended

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

(in thousands)

2005

2004

 

2005

2004

Operating Revenues

$ 107,197

$ 92,744

 

$ 365,325

$ 347,946

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of gas

50,937

40,677

 

188,313

179,883

Operations and maintenance

32,262

30,262

 

60,088

58,859

Depreciation

10,643

9,858

 

21,056

19,468

Income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

    Current

1,900

(1,388)

 

27,166

19,414

    Deferred, net

(703)

1,620

 

(2,170)

3,078

    Deferred investment tax credits, net

-

(112)

 

-

(224)

Taxes, other than income taxes

7,725

7,372

 

23,834

23,147

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Total operating expenses

102,764

88,289

 

318,287

303,625

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Income

4,433

4,455

 

47,038

44,321

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Income (Expense)

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for funds used during construction

188

361

 

373

661

Other income

476

397

 

697

1,101

Other expense

(260)

(670)

 

(525)

(1,686)

     Total other income

404

88

 

545

76

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest Charges

 

 

 

 

 

Interest on long-term debt

3,559

2,763

 

6,972

5,750

Other interest expense

205

1,221

 

534

1,769

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Total interest charges

3,764

3,984

 

7,506

7,519

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income

$ 1,073

$ 559

 

$ 40,077

$ 36,878

 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

 

 

 

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

ALABAMA GAS CORPORATION

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(in thousands)

June 30, 2005

December 31, 2004

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

Property, Plant and Equipment

 

 

Utility plant

$    976,441

$    941,862

Less accumulated depreciation

389,106

373,589

 

 

 

    Utility plant, net

587,335

568,273

 

 

 

Other property, net

172

325

 

 

 

Current Assets

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

58,486

3,467

Accounts receivable

 

 

    Gas

62,388

142,736

    Other

5,713

11,952

    Affiliated companies

1,692

2,190

    Allowance for doubtful accounts

(9,600)

(9,600)

Inventories, at average cost

 

 

    Storage gas inventory

53,465

51,093

    Materials and supplies

3,502

4,281

    Liquified natural gas in storage

3,220

3,688

Deferred income taxes

16,432

15,233

Prepayments and other

13,049

21,901

 

 

 

    Total current assets

208,347

246,941

 

 

 

Other Assets

 

 

Regulatory asset

19,650

19,650

Deferred charges and other

6,673

4,558

 

 

 

    Total other assets

26,323

24,208

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

$    822,177

$    839,747



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

 

 

 

 

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

ALABAMA GAS CORPORATION

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

(in thousands, except share data)

June 30, 2005

December 31, 2004

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND CAPITALIZATION

 

 

Capitalization

 

 

Preferred stock, cumulative $0.01 par value, 120,000 shares
    authorized


$             -


$             -

Common shareholder's equity

 

 

    Common stock, $0.01 par value; 3,000,000 shares
       authorized, 1,972,052 shares outstanding at
       June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004



           20



         20

    Premium on capital stock

31,682

31,682

    Capital surplus

2,802

2,802

    Retained earnings

248,950

223,515

 

 

 

    Total common shareholder's equity

283,454

258,019

Long-term debt

209,415

129,450

 

 

 

    Total capitalization

492,869

387,469

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

 

 

Long-term debt due within one year

10,000

10,000

Notes payable to banks

-

82,000

Accounts payable

47,305

81,591

Accrued taxes

42,346

27,410

Customers' deposits

19,448

19,549

Amounts due customers

-

10,363

Accrued wages and benefits

7,796

7,724

Regulatory liability

32,546

47,060

Other

11,122

11,906

 

 

 

    Total current liabilities

170,563

297,603

 

 

 

Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities

 

 

Deferred income taxes

39,110

40,070

Regulatory liability

115,858

111,928

Other

3,777

2,677

 

 

 

     Total deferred credits and other liabilities

158,745

154,675

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND CAPITALIZATION

$    822,177

$    839,747



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

 

 

 

 

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

 

ALABAMA GAS CORPORATION

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Six months ended June 30, (in thousands)

2005

2004

 

 

 

Operating Activities

 

 

Net income

$     40,077

$     36,878

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash

 

 

provided by (used in) operating activities:

 

 

    Depreciation and amortization

21,056

19,468

    Deferred income taxes, net

(2,170)

3,078

    Deferred investment tax credits

-

(224)

Other, net

2,061

2,700

Net change in:

 

 

    Accounts receivable

64,580

50,071

    Inventories

(1,125)

12,047

    Accounts payable

(34,286)

(3,955)

    Amounts due customers

1,271

(14,560)

    Other current assets and liabilities

17,446

16,136

 

 

 

    Net cash provided by operating activities

108,910

121,639

 

 

 

Investing Activities

 

 

Additions to property, plant and equipment

(35,484)

(29,517)

Other, net

(520)

(11)

 

 

 

    Net cash used in investing activities

(36,004)

(29,528)

 

 

 

Financing Activities

 

 

Dividends

(14,642)

(13,423)

Reduction of long-term debt

(35)

(30,033)

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

80,000

-

Debt issuance costs

(1,708)

-

Net advances from (to) affiliates

498

(36,291)

Net change in short-term debt

(82,000)

(11,000)

 

 

 

    Net cash used in financing activities

(17,887)

(90,747)

 

 

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

55,019

1,364

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

3,467

1,440

 

 

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period

$     58,486

$        2,804



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

 

 

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ENERGEN CORPORATION AND ALABAMA GAS CORPORATION

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION


The unaudited condensed financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 included in the 2004 Annual Report of Energen Corporation (the Company) and Alabama Gas Corporation (Alagasco) on Form 10-K. Alagasco has a September 30 fiscal year for rate-setting purposes (rate year) and reports on a calendar year for the Securities and Exchange Commission and all other financial accounting reporting purposes. The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the disclosures required for complete financial statements. The Company's natural gas distribution business is seasonal in character and influenced by weather conditions. Results o f operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year.

The quarterly information reflects the application of Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 144, "Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets." SFAS No. 144 requires that gains and losses from the sale of certain oil and gas properties and write-downs of certain properties held-for-sale be reported as discontinued operations, with income or loss from operations of the associated properties reported as income or loss from discontinued operations in the current and prior periods. All other adjustments to the unaudited financial statements that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods have been recorded. Such adjustments consisted of normal recurring items. Certain reclassifications were made to conform prior years' financial statements to the current-quarter presentation.

2. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

The Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123 (as amended), "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," prospectively for all stock-based employee compensation effective as of January 1, 2003. Awards under the Company's plan vest over periods ranging from one to six years. The cost related to stock-based employee compensation included in the determination of net income for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, approximates that which would have been recognized if the fair value method had been applied to all awards since the original effective date of SFAS No. 123. The following table illustrates the effect on net income and diluted and basic earnings per share as if the fair value based method had been applied to all outstanding and unvested awards in each period:

 

 

Three months ended

June 30,

 

Six months ended

June 30,

(in thousands)

2005

2004

 

2005

2004

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

As reported

$ 37,573

$ 22,270

 

$ 96,619

$ 82,455

Stock-based compensation expense included in reported net income, net of tax

1,924

1,499

 

3,692

2,544

Stock-based compensation expense determined under fair value based method, net of tax

(1,546)

(1,133)

 

(3,002)

(2,051)

Pro forma

$ 37,951

$ 22,636

 

$ 97,309

$ 82,948

Diluted earnings per average common share*

 

 

 

 

 

As reported

$ 0.51

$ 0.30

 

$ 1.31

$ 1.13

Pro forma

$ 0.51

$ 0.31

 

$ 1.32

$ 1.13

Basic earnings per average common share*

 

 

 

 

 

As reported

$ 0.51

$ 0.31

 

$ 1.32

$ 1.14

Pro forma

$ 0.52

$ 0.31

 

$ 1.33

$ 1.15

*Share and per share data have been restated to reflect a 2-for-1 stock split payable June 1, 2005 (see Note 15)

3. REGULATORY

All of Alagasco's utility operations are conducted in the state of Alabama. Alagasco is subject to regulation by the Alabama Public Service Commission (APSC) which established the Rate Stabilization and Equalization (RSE) rate-setting process in 1983. RSE was extended with modifications in 2002, 1996, 1990, 1987 and 1985. On June 10, 2002, the APSC extended Alagasco's rate-setting methodology, RSE, without change, for a six-year period through January 1, 2008. Under the terms of that extension, RSE will continue after January 1, 2008, unless, after notice to the Company and a hearing, the Commission votes to either modify or discontinue its operation. Alagasco is on a September 30 fiscal year for rate-setting purposes and reports on a calendar year for the Securities and Exchange Commission and all other financial accounting reporting purposes. Alagasco's allowed range of return on average equity remains 13.15 percent to 13.65 percent throughout the term of the order, subject to change in the event that the Commission, following a generic rate of return hearing, adjusts the equity returns of all major energy utilities operating under a similar methodology. Under RSE, the APSC conducts quarterly reviews to determine, based on Alagasco's projections and year-to-date performance, whether Alagasco's return on average equity at the end of the rate year will be within the allowed range of return. Reductions in rates can be made quarterly to bring the projected return within the allowed range; increases, however, are allowed only once each rate year, effective December 1, and cannot exceed 4 percent of prior-year revenues. Alagasco did not have a reduction in rates related to the return on average equity for the rate year ended 2004. As of September 30, 2003, Alagasco had a $3 million reduction in revenues to bring the return on average equity within the allowed range of return. A $12.3 million and an $11.2 million annual increase in revenues became effective December 1, 2004 and 2003, respectiv ely. RSE limits the utility's equity upon which a return is permitted to 60 percent of total capitalization and provides for certain cost control measures designed to monitor Alagasco's operations and maintenance (O&M) expense. Under the inflation-based cost control measurement established by the APSC, if the percentage change in O&M expense per customer falls within a range of 1.25 points above or below the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index For All Urban Consumers (index range), no adjustment is required. If the change in O&M expense per customer exceeds the index range, three-quarters of the difference is returned to customers. To the extent the change is less than the index range, the utility benefits by one-half of the difference through future rate adjustments. The increase in O&M expense per customer was above the index range for the rate year ended September 30, 2004; as a result, the utility returned $1.2 million pre-tax to customers through rate adjustments under the prov isions of RSE.

Alagasco calculates a temperature adjustment to customers' monthly bills to substantially remove the effect of departures from normal temperatures on Alagasco's earnings. Adjustments to customers' bills are made in the same billing cycle in which the weather variation occurs. The temperature adjustment applies primarily to residential, small commercial and small industrial customers. This adjustment, however, is subject to certain limitations including regulatory limits on adjustments to increase customers' bills, the impact of non-temperature weather conditions such as wind velocity or cloud cover and the impact of any elasticity of demand as a result of high commodity prices. Alagasco's rate schedules for natural gas distribution charges contain a Gas Supply Adjustment (GSA) rider, established in 1993, which permits the pass-through to customers of changes in the cost of gas supply.

4. DERIVATIVE COMMODITY INSTRUMENTS

Energen Resources Corporation, Energen's oil and gas subsidiary, periodically enters into derivative commodity instruments that qualify as cash flow hedges under SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," to hedge its exposure to price fluctuations on oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids production. In addition, Alagasco periodically enters into cash flow derivative commodity instruments to hedge its exposure to price fluctuations on its gas supply. Such instruments may include regulated natural gas and crude oil futures contracts traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) and over-the-counter swaps, collars and basis hedges with major energy derivative product specialists. The counterparties to the commodity instruments are investment banks and energy-trading firms. In some contracts, the amount of credit allowed before collateral must be posted for out-of-the-money hedges varies depending on the credit rating of the Company or Alagasco. In cases where this arrangement exists, generally the credit ratings must be maintained at investment grade status to have available counterparty credit.

Energen Resources applies SFAS No. 133 which requires all derivatives to be recognized on the balance sheet and measured at fair value. If a derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge, the effectiveness of the hedge, or the degree that the gain (loss) for the hedging instrument offsets the loss (gain) on the hedged item is measured at each reporting period. The effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument is recognized in other comprehensive income (OCI) as a component of equity and subsequently reclassified into earnings as operating revenues when the forecasted transaction affects earnings. The ineffective portion of a derivative's change in fair value is required to be recognized in earnings immediately. Derivatives that do not qualify for hedge treatment under SFAS No. 133 must be recorded at fair value with gains or losses recognized in operating revenues in the period of change.

As of June 30, 2005, $52.4 million, net of tax, of deferred net losses on derivative instruments recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income are expected to be reclassified to operating revenues during the next 12-month period. The actual amounts that will be reclassified to earnings over the next year could vary materially from this amount due to changes in market conditions. Gains and losses on derivative instruments that are not accounted for as cash flow hedges as well as the ineffective portion of the change in fair value of derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges, are included in operating revenues in the consolidated financial statements. For the ineffective portion of the change in fair value of derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges, Energen Resources recorded a $0.8 million after-tax loss for the three months ended June 30, 2005, and a $2 million after-tax loss year-to-date. Also, Energen Resources recorded an after-tax gain of $4 million for the quarter and a $5.7 million after-tax loss year-to-date on contracts that did not meet the definition of cash flow hedges under SFAS No. 133. As of June 30, 2005, the Company had 5.77 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of gas hedges with a fair value pretax loss of $6.9 million which expire by year-end that did not meet the definition of a cash flow hedge but are considered by the Company to be viable economic hedges. The Company had $40 million and $15.6 million included in current and noncurrent deferred income taxes on the consolidated balance sheets related to OCI as of June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. At June 30, 2005, and December 31, 2004, the Company had $98.8 million and $40.7 million, respectively, recorded in accounts payable and $21 million and $3.2 million, respectively, recorded in other noncurrent liabilities related to derivative liabilities.

Energen Resources has entered into the following transactions for the remainder of 2005 and subsequent years:

Production Period

Total Hedged Volumes

Average Contract

Price

Description

Natural Gas

2005

11.4 Bcf

$6.07 Mcf

NYMEX Swaps

 

13.8 Bcf

$5.12 Mcf

Basin Specific Swaps

2006

10.1 Bcf

$7.76 Mcf

NYMEX Swaps

 

17.6 Bcf

$6.04 Mcf

Basin Specific Swaps

Natural Gas Basis Differential

2005

2.2 Bcf

*

Basis Swaps

Oil

2005

817 MBbl

$34.12 Bbl

NYMEX Swaps

 

480 MBbl

$33.21 Bbl

West Texas Sour Swaps

2006

2,160 MBbl

$50.19 Bbl

NYMEX Swaps

Oil Basis Differential

2005

483 MBbl

*

Basis Swaps

2006

1,800 MBbl

*

Basis Swaps

Natural Gas Liquids

2005

25.3 MMGal

$0.54 Gal

Liquids Swaps

2006

30.2 MMGal

$0.56 Gal

Liquids Swaps

* Average contract prices are not meaningful due to the varying nature of each contract.

All hedge transactions are subject to the Company's risk management policy, approved by the Board of Directors, which does not permit speculative positions. The Company formally documents all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedge. This process includes specific identification of the hedging instrument and the hedge transaction, the nature of the risk being hedged and how the hedging instrument's effectiveness in hedging the exposure to the hedged transaction's variability in cash flows attributable to the hedged risk will be assessed. Both at the inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis, the Company assesses whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of hedged items. The Company discontinues hedge accounting if a derivative has ceased to be a highly effective hedge. The maximum term over which Energen Resourc es has hedged exposures to the variability of cash flows is through December 31, 2006.

On December 4, 2000, the APSC authorized Alagasco to engage in energy risk-management activities to manage the utility's cost of gas supply. As required by SFAS No. 133, Alagasco recognizes all derivatives as either assets or liabilities on the balance sheet with a corresponding regulatory asset or liability. Any gains or losses are passed through to customers using the mechanisms of the GSA in compliance with Alagasco's APSC-approved tariff. In accordance with SFAS No. 71, Alagasco recorded a $4 million gain and an $8.1 million gain as a regulatory liability as of June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively, with a corresponding asset in prepayments and other for $4 million and $8.1 million as of June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively, representing the fair value of derivatives.

5. RECONCILIATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

Three months ended

Three months ended

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

June 30, 2005

June 30, 2004

 

 

 

Per Share

 

 

Per Share

 

Income

Shares

Amount

Income

Shares

Amount

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic EPS*

$   37,573

73,017

$    0.51

$ 22,270

72,459

$ 0.31 

Effect of Dilutive Securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-range performance shares

 

331

 

 

259

 

Stock options

376

498

Restricted stock

 

58

 

 

33

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted EPS*

$   37,573

73,782

$    0.51

$ 22,270

73,249

$ 0.30

 

Six months ended

Six months ended

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

June 30, 2005

June 30, 2004

 

 

 

Per Share

 

 

Per Share

 

Income

Shares

Amount

Income

Shares

Amount

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic EPS*

$   96,619

72,985

$    1.32

$   82,455

72,404

$    1.14

Effect of Dilutive Securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-range performance shares

 

320

 

 

252

 

Stock options

366

486

Restricted stock

 

55

 

 

58

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted EPS*

$   96,619

73,726

$    1.31

$   82,455

73,200

$    1.13

*Share and per share data have been restated to reflect a 2-for-1 stock split payable June 1, 2005 (see Note 15)


For the three months and six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, the Company had no options or shares of non-vested restricted stock that were excluded from the computation of diluted EPS.

6. SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company principally is engaged in two business segments: the purchase, distribution and sale of natural gas in central and north Alabama (natural gas distribution) and the acquisition, development, exploration and production of oil and gas in the continental United States (oil and gas operations).

 

Three months ended

 

Six months ended

June 30,

June 30,

(in thousands)

2005

2004

 

2005

2004

Operating revenues from continuing operations

 

 

 

 

 

    Oil and gas operations

$ 134,966

$ 95,708

 

$ 238,367

$ 192,256

    Natural gas distribution

107,197

92,744

 

365,325

347,946

Eliminations and other

(513)

(386)

 

(1,034)

(854)

        Total

$ 241,650

$ 188,066

 

$ 602,658

$ 539,348

Operating income (loss) from continuing operations

 

 

 

 

 

    Oil and gas operations

$ 65,394

$ 41,687

 

$ 104,369

$ 85,762

    Natural gas distribution

5,630

4,575

 

72,034

66,589

    Eliminations and corporate expenses

(251)

(186)

 

(502)

(293)

        Total

$ 70,773

$ 46,076

 

$ 175,901

$ 152,058

Other income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

    Oil and gas operations

$ (8,052)

$ (6,848)

 

$ (16,148)

$ (13,778)

    Natural gas distribution

(3,360)

(3,896)

 

(6,961)

(7,443)

    Eliminations and other

137

13

 

249

9

        Total

$ (11,275)

$ (10,731)

 

$ (22,860)

$ (21,212)

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

$ 59,498

$ 35,345

 

$ 153,041

$ 130,846

(in thousands)

June 30, 2005

December 31, 2004

Identifiable assets

 

 

    Oil and gas operations

$  1,368,290

$  1,315,967

    Natural gas distribution

820,485

837,557

     Subtotal

2,188,775

2,153,524

    Eliminations and other

47,788

28,215

        Total

$ 2,236,563

$  2,181,739

7. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Comprehensive income (loss) consisted of the following:

 

Three months ended

Three months ended

(in thousands)

June 30, 2005

June 30, 2004

 

 

 

Net Income

$    37,573

$    22,270

Other comprehensive income (loss)

             

             

Current period change in fair value of derivative instruments, net of tax of $4 million and ($10.5) million

6,506

(17,119)

Reclassification adjustment, net of tax of $8.6 million and
   $7.2 million


14,108


11,820

Comprehensive Income

$   58,187

$     16,971

 

Six months ended

Six months ended

(in thousands)

June 30, 2005

June 30, 2004

 

 

 

Net Income

$    96,619

$    82,455

Other comprehensive income (loss)

             

             

Current period change in fair value of derivative instruments, net of tax of ($39.6) million and ($22.7) million

(64,565)

(38,039)

Reclassification adjustment, net of tax of $15.2 million and
   $11.6 million


24,736


18,921

Comprehensive Income

$   56,790

$     63,337

Accumulated other comprehensive loss consisted of the following:

(in thousands)

June 30, 2005

December 31, 2004

 

 

 

Unrealized loss on hedges, net of tax of ($40) million and ($15.6) million


$
    (65,295)


$    (25,466)

Minimum pension liability, net of tax of ($6.4) million and ($6.4) million

(11,864)

(11,864)

 

 

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

$    (77,159)

$    (37,330)

 

 

 

8. LONG-LIVED ASSETS AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

The Company applies SFAS No. 144, which retains the previous asset impairment requirements of SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of," for loss recognition when the carrying value of an asset exceeds the sum of the undiscounted estimated future cash flows of the asset. In addition, SFAS No. 144 requires that gains and losses on the sale of certain oil and gas properties and write-downs of certain properties held-for-sale be reported as discontinued operations, with income or loss from operations of the associated properties reported as income or loss from discontinued operations. The results of operations for held-for-sale properties are reclassified and reported as discontinued operations for prior periods in accordance with SFAS No. 144. Energen Resources may, in the ordinary course of business, be involved in the sale of developed or undeveloped properties. All assets held-for-sale must be reported at the lower o f the carrying amount or fair value. In the six months ended June 30, 2005, Energen Resources recorded a pre-tax gain of $178,000 primarily from a property sale located in the Permian Basin. Energen Resources had no property sales during the three months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 or the year-to-date ended June 30, 2004.

The following are the results of operations from discontinued operations:

 

Three months ended

 

Six months ended

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

(in thousands, except per share data)

2005

2004

 

2005

2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oil and gas revenues

$ 10

$ 113

 

$ 46

$ 260

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pretax income (loss) from discontinued operations

$ (3)

$ 63

 

$ (32)

$ 122

Income tax expense (benefit)

(1)

24

 

(12)

46

Income (Loss) From Discontinued Operations

(2)

39

 

(20)

76

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations

(20)

-

 

178

(21)

Income tax expense (benefit)

(7)

-

 

68

(8)

Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operations

(13)

-

 

110

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Income (Loss) From Discontinued Operations

$ (15)

$ 39

 

$ 90

$ 63

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted Earnings Per Average Common Share*

 

 

 

 

 

Income from Discontinued Operations

$ -

$ -

 

$ -

$ -

Loss on Disposal of Discontinued Operations

-

-

 

-

-

Total Income from Discontinued Operations

$ -

$ -

 

$ -

$ -

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Earnings Per Average Common Share*

 

 

 

 

 

Income from Discontinued Operations

$ -

$ -

 

$ -

$ -

Loss on Disposal of Discontinued Operations

-

-

 

-

-

Total Income from Discontinued Operations

$ -

$ -

 

$ -

$ -

*Share and per share data have been restated to reflect a 2-for-1 stock split payable June 1, 2005 (see Note 15)

9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

The components of net pension expense were:

(in thousands)

Plan A

Plan B

 

Three Months Ended

June 30,

Three Months Ended

June 30,

 

2005

2004

2005

2004

Components of net periodic benefit cost:

 

 

 

 

Service cost

$ 1,544

$ 1,356

$ 155

$ 146

Interest cost

1,886

1,664

351

346

Expected long-term return on assets

(2,199)

(1,950)

(540)

(522)

Actuarial loss

687

433

31

27

Prior service cost amortization

59

58

94

88

Net periodic expense

$ 1,977

$ 1,561

$ 91

$ 85

(in thousands)

Plan A

Plan B

 

Six Months Ended

June 30,

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 

2005

2004

2005

2004

Components of net periodic benefit cost:

 

 

 

 

Service cost

$ 3,089

$ 2,712

$ 309

$ 292

Interest cost

3,772

3,328

703

692

Expected long-term return on assets

(4,398)

(3,900)

(1,079)

(1,044)

Actuarial loss

1,374

866

61

54

Prior service cost amortization

117

116

189

176

Net periodic expense

$ 3,954

$ 3,122

$ 183

$ 170

The Company is not required to make pension contributions in 2005 and does not currently plan to make discretionary contributions to Plan A or Plan B assets.

Net periodic post-retirement benefit expense included the following:

(in thousands)

Salaried Employees

Union Employees

 

Three Months Ended

June 30,

Three Months Ended

June 30,

 

2005

2004

2005

2004

Components of net periodic benefit cost:

 

 

 

 

Service cost

$ 231

$ 320

$ 124

$ 119

Interest cost

492

580

515

494

Expected long-term return on assets

(425)

(380)

(658)

(615)

Actuarial gain

(32)

-

(36)

(73)

Prior service cost amortization

-

-

1

1

Transition amortization

171

171

321

321

Net periodic expense

$ 437

$ 691

$ 267

$ 247

(in thousands)

Salaried Employees

Union Employees

 

Six Months Ended

June 30,

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 

2005

2004

2005

2004

Components of net periodic benefit cost:

 

 

 

 

Service cost

$ 462

$ 640

$ 249

$ 238

Interest cost

985

1,160

1,030

988

Expected long-term return on assets

(851)

(760)

(1,317)

(1,230)

Actuarial gain

(64)

-

(73)

(146)

Prior service cost amortization

-

-

2

2

Transition amortization

341

342

643

642

Net periodic expense

$ 873

$ 1,382

$ 534

$ 494

For the three months and six months ended June 30, 2005, the Company made contributions aggregating $1.3 million and $1.5 million, respectively, to the post-retirement plans. The Company expects to make additional discretionary contributions of approximately $1.6 million through the remainder of 2005.

10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Commitments and Agreements: Certain of Alagasco's long-term gas procurement contracts for the supply, storage and delivery of natural gas include fixed charges of approximately $238.8 million through October 2013. Alagasco also is committed to purchase minimum quantities of gas at market-related prices or to pay certain costs in the event the minimum quantities are not taken. These purchase commitments are approximately 105.6 Bcf through December 2014.

Alagasco purchases gas as an agent for certain of its large commercial and industrial customers. Alagasco has in certain instances provided commodity-related guarantees to the counterparties in order to facilitate these agency purchases. Liabilities existing for gas delivered to customers subject to these guarantees are included in the consolidated balance sheet. In the event the customer for whom the guarantee was entered fails to take delivery of the gas, Alagasco can sell such gas for the customer, with the customer liable for any resulting loss. Although the substantial majority of purchases under these guarantees are for the customers' current monthly consumption and are at current market prices, in some instances, the purchases are for an extended term at a fixed price. At June 30, 2005, the fixed price purchases under these guarantees had a maximum term outstanding through March 2006 and an aggregate purchase price of $6 million with a market value of $6.8 million.

Legal Matters: Energen and its affiliates are, from time to time, parties to various pending or threatened legal proceedings. Certain of these lawsuits include claims for punitive damages in addition to other specified relief. Based upon information presently available, and in light of available legal and other defenses, contingent liabilities arising from threatened and pending litigation are not considered material in relation to the respective financial positions of Energen and its affiliates. It should be noted, however, that Energen and its affiliates conduct business in Alabama and other jurisdictions in which the magnitude and frequency of punitive damage awards may bear little or no relation to culpability or actual damages, thus making it increasingly difficult to predict litigation results.

In January 2005, a lawsuit was tried in Cochran County, Texas in which the plaintiff alleged preferential purchase right claims against Energen Resources with respect to certain properties acquired by Energen Resources in 2002. The jury rendered a verdict in Energen Resources' favor on all counts. Subsequently, in March 2005, the Judge issued a decision overruling the jury verdict. Energen Resources is pursuing an appeal of the Judge's order and expects to prevail. Under the Judge's order, Energen Resources potential pre-tax charge to income would be approximately $2 million as of June 30, 2005. This amount includes the net cash flows attributable to the property since its acquisition.

Alagasco is a defendant in a lawsuit filed in Jefferson County, Alabama alleging breach of contract and fraud for compensatory and punitive damages in connection with compressed natural gas vehicle services provided to Alagasco by the plaintiff. Alagasco expects to prevail in its defense of the case. The lawsuit is, however, in the preliminary stages of discovery and, as noted above, it is difficult to predict litigation results. In the event that the plaintiff prevails, Alagasco's preliminary estimate of the damages award ranges from $300,000 to $2,000,000.

Various other pending or threatened legal proceedings arising in the normal course of business are in progress currently, and the Company has accrued a provision for estimated costs.

Environmental Matters: Various environmental laws and regulations apply to the operations of Energen Resources and Alagasco. Historically, the cost of environmental compliance has not materially affected the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows and is not expected to do so in the future; however, new regulations, enforcement policies, claims for damages or other events could result in significant unanticipated costs.

Environmental compliance costs, including ongoing maintenance, monitoring and similar costs, are expensed as incurred. Environmental remediation costs are accrued when remedial efforts are probable and the cost can be reasonably estimated.

During 2004, the State of New Mexico issued new regulations related to below-grade storage pits. Such pits are used to temporarily hold produced fluids until they can be disposed of permanently. Under the new regulations, the storage pits must be constructed with secondary containment and leak detection, and all such pits will require an annual certification attesting that the storage pits do not leak. As a result of this regulation, the Company expensed $0.9 million as a lease operating expense during the three months and six months ended June 30, 2005. During 2004, the Company capitalized $0.5 million as part of its acquisition of properties in the San Juan Basin and expensed $1.6 million as a lease operating expense under this regulation. The Company does not anticipate any further remediation charges on existing properties related to the new regulations.

Alagasco is in the chain of title of nine former manufactured gas plant sites (four of which it still owns) and five manufactured gas distribution sites (one of which it still owns). An investigation of the sites does not indicate the present need for remediation activities. Management expects that, should remediation of any such sites be required in the future, Alagasco's share, if any, of such costs will not materially affect the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of Alagasco.

11. REGULATORY ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

The following table details regulatory assets and liabilities on the balance sheets:

(in thousands)

June 30, 2005

December 31, 2004

 

Current

Noncurrent

Current

Noncurrent

Regulatory assets:

Pension asset

$        -

$    19,650

$     -

$    19,650

Total regulatory assets

$    -

$    19,650

$     -

$    19,650

 

 

 

 

 

Regulatory liabilities:

 

 

 

 

Enhanced stability reserve

$    3,671

$      -

$    3,671

$       -

Gas supply adjustment

19,552

      -

     6,964

       -

Risk management activities

      3,956

      -

     8,097

       -

RSE adjustment

297

      -

1,251

       -

Unbilled service margin

     5,070

       -

     27,077

       -

Asset removal costs, net

      -

      114,873

     -

       110,912

Other

       -

985

       -

       1,016

Total regulatory liabilities

$     32,546

$  115,858

$    47,060

$   111,928

12. EQUITY AND DEBT OFFERINGS

In November 2004, Energen issued $100 million of Floating Rate Senior Notes (Senior Notes) due November 15, 2007. The interest rate is the three-month LIBOR Rate plus .35%, reset quarterly. At June 30, 2005, the interest rate was 3.62 percent on the Senior Notes. In January 2005, Alagasco issued $40 million of long-term debt with an interest rate of 5.2 percent due January 15, 2020 and $40 million of long-term debt with an interest rate of 5.7 percent due January 15, 2035. The Senior Note proceeds were used for general corporate purposes and to repay a portion of short-term debt incurred to finance the oil and gas property acquisition program of Energen Resources. Alagasco used long-term debt proceeds to repay amounts drawn on short-term credit facilities for capital expenditures and to refinance $30 million of Medium-Term Notes recalled by Alagasco in April 2004.

In July 2005, Alagasco elected to call a total of $18 million of Medium-Term Notes maturing June 27, 2007 to July 5, 2022. The call date for the above-referenced notes is August 15, 2005.

In June 2005, Energen and Alagasco increased their short-term credit lines available for working capital needs to $300 million. Alagasco has been authorized by the APSC to borrow up to a total of $100 million of these available short-term credit lines.

13. RECENT PRONOUNCEMENTS OF THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (FASB)

The Company prospectively adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123 (as amended), which provided methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value base method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation, effective January 1, 2003. In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), "Share-Based Payment," which requires the fair value base method of accounting for all public entities using an option-pricing model that reflects the specific economics of a company's transactions. This statement is effective for the first annual reporting period beginning after June 15, 2005. The Company is currently reviewing the impact of this pronouncement on stock-based compensation.

In December 2004, the FASB issued FSP No. 109-1, "Application of SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, to the provision within the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (the Act) that provides a tax deduction on qualified production activities." This Act includes a tax deduction of up to 9 percent (when fully phased-in) of the lesser of (a) qualified production activities income as defined in the Act, or (b) taxable income of the Company determined without regard to this deduction. This tax deduction would apply to qualified production activities of Energen Resources and would be limited to 50 percent of W-2 wages paid by the Company. Pursuant to FSP No. 109-1, the deduction will be reported in the period in which the deduction is claimed on the Company's tax return and will not have an effect on deferred tax assets or deferred tax liabilities. The Company estimates the impact of this tax legislation will reduce income tax expense by approximately $0.9 million during 2005.

During April 2005, the FASB issued FSP No. 19-1, "Accounting for Suspended Well Costs," which allows exploratory wells to be capitalized when the well has a sufficient quantity of reserves to justify its completion as a producing well and the enterprise is making sufficient progress assessing the reserves and the economic and operating viability of the project. This interpretation is effective for the first reporting period beginning after April 4, 2005. The impact of this position on the Company is expected to be immaterial.

In March 2005, the FASB issued FIN No. 47, "Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations", which refers to a legal obligation to perform an asset retirement activity in which the timing and (or) method of settlement are conditional on a future event that may or may not be within the control of the entity. This interpretation is effective no later than the end of fiscal years ending after December 15, 2005. The Company does not anticipate this interpretation to have an impact on the Company.

14. ACQUISITION OF OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES

On August 2, 2004, Energen Resources completed a purchase of San Juan Basin coalbed methane properties from a private company for approximately $273 million. The effective date of the acquisition was August 1, 2004. Energen Resources acquired an estimated 245 Bcfe of proved natural gas and natural gas liquids reserves. Approximately 51 percent of the proved reserves were estimated to be behind pipe and undeveloped. The Company estimates approximately 80 percent of the acquisition reserves are gas with natural gas liquids comprising the balance. Energen used its short-term credit facilities and internally generated cash flows to finance the acquisition. A portion of the short-term debt incurred to finance the acquisition was repaid when Energen issued $100 million of Floating Rate Senior Notes in November 2004.

Summarized below are the consolidated results of operations for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2004, on an unaudited pro forma basis as if the purchase of assets had occurred at the beginning of the period presented. The pro forma information is based on the Company's consolidated results of operations for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2004, and on the data provided by the seller. The pro forma financial information does not purport to be indicative of results of operations that would have occurred had the transaction occurred on the basis assumed above, nor are they indicative of results of the future operations of the combined enterprises.

 

 

 

 

Three months ended

Six months ended

(in thousands, except per share data)

June 30, 2004

June 30, 2004

 

 

 

Operating revenues

$ 193,357

$ 549,930

Income from continuing operations

$ 22,575

$ 83,081

Net income

$ 22,614

$ 83,144

Diluted earnings per average common share*

$ 0.31

$ 1.14

Basic earnings per average common share*

$ 0.31

$ 1.15

*Share and per share data have been restated to reflect a 2-for-1 stock split payable June 1, 2005 (see Note 15)

15. STOCK DIVIDEND

On April 27, 2005, Energen's shareholders approved a 2-for-1 split of the Company's common stock. The split was effected in the form of a 100 percent stock dividend and was payable on June 1, 2005, to shareholders of record on May 13, 2005. All share and per share amounts of capital stock outstanding have been adjusted to reflect the stock split. Effective April 29, 2005, the Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Energen Corporation was amended to increase the Company's authorized common stock, par value $0.01 per share, from 75,000,000 shares to 150,000,000 shares.

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 2.   MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Energen's net income totaled $37.6 million ($0.51 per diluted share) for the three months ended June 30, 2005 and compared favorably with net income of $22.3 million ($0.30 per diluted share) for the same period in the prior year.

Loss from discontinued operations was $15,000 in the current quarter as compared with income of $39,000 in the prior-year second quarter. Energen Resources Corporation, Energen's oil and gas subsidiary, had net income and net income from continuing operations for the three months ended June 30, 2005, of $36.4 million compared with $21.8 million in the same quarter in the previous year. Significantly higher commodity prices (approximately $19 million after-tax) and increased production volumes (approximately $5 million after-tax) were partially offset by increased lease operating expenses (approximately $4 million after-tax), higher production taxes (approximately $2 million after-tax) and increased depreciation, depletion and amortization (DD&A) expense (approximately $2 million after-tax). Energen's natural gas utility, Alagasco, reported net income of $1.1 million in the second quarter of 2005 and compared favorably to net income of $0.6 million in the same period last year primarily reflecting the timing of revenue recovery between quarters under the utility's rate setting mechanism.

For the 2005 year-to-date, Energen's net income totaled $96.6 million ($1.31 per diluted share) and compared favorably to net income of $82.5 million ($1.13 per diluted share) for the same period in the prior year. Income from discontinued operations totaled $90,000 and $63,000 in the current- and prior-year periods, respectively. Energen Resources had net income for the six months ended June 30, 2005, of $56 million as compared with $45 million in the previous period. Energen Resources generated income from continuing operations of $55.9 million in the current year-to-date as compared with $45 million in the same period last year primarily as a result of higher commodity prices (approximately $21 million after-tax) and increased production volumes (approximately $7 million after-tax) partially offset by the impact of increased lease operating expenses (approximately $7 million after-tax), higher production taxes (approximately $3 million after-tax), increased DD&A expense (approximate ly $3 million after-tax) and increased administrative expenses (approximately $3 million after-tax). Alagasco's net income of $40.1 million in the current year-to-date increased from net income of $36.9 million in the same period in the previous year primarily reflecting the utility's ability to earn on a higher level of equity and the timing of revenue recovery under the utility's rate setting mechanism.

Oil and Gas Operations

Revenues from oil and gas operations rose 41.1 percent to $134.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005, and 24 percent to $237.3 million in the year-to-date largely as a result of increased commodity prices as well as the impact of higher gas and natural gas liquids production volumes. During the current quarter, average gas prices rose 30.7 percent to $6.22 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf), while average oil prices increased 26.8 percent to $33.63 per barrel. Natural gas liquids prices increased 23.8 percent to an average price of $0.52 per gallon. In the year-to-date, average gas prices increased 13.9 percent to $5.43 Mcf, average oil prices rose 22.6 percent to $32.89 per barrel and natural gas liquids prices increased 26.8 percent to $0.52 per gallon. The average sales prices reflected the impact of open and closed derivative instruments including a $2.7 million after-tax gain in the current quarter and a $4.3 million after-tax loss year-to-date from the effects of open gas derivative contracts marked-to-market. These gas contracts did not meet the definition of cash flow hedges, as more fully described below. For the three months ended June 30, 2005, the Company also included in the average gas and oil sales prices a $0.2 million after-tax loss for the quarter and a $1 million after-tax loss year-to-date on open contracts for the ineffective portion of the change in fair value of derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges.

Production increased primarily due to volumes related to the purchase of San Juan Basin coalbed methane properties and increased drilling of wells in North Louisiana. Energen Resources acquired an estimated 245 Bcfe of proved natural gas and natural gas liquids reserves in the San Juan Basin effective August 1, 2004. Negatively affecting production was a normal production decline that was in excess of new production coming on-line in the Permian Basin. Natural gas production from continuing operations in the second quarter rose 10.5 percent to 15.2 billion cubic feet (Bcf), oil volumes increased 2 percent to 848 thousand barrels (MBbl) and natural gas liquids production increased 10.1 percent to 18.6 million gallons (MMgal). For the year-to-date, natural gas production increased 8.8 percent to 29.9 Bcf while oil production decreased 2.2 percent to 1.7 MBbl. Natural gas liquids production rose 6.8 percent to 34.4 MMgal. Natural gas comprised approximately 65 percent of Energen Resources' pr oduction for the current quarter and the year-to-date.

Energen Resources periodically enters into derivative commodity instruments that qualify as cash flow hedges under Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," to hedge its exposure to price fluctuations on oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids production. Such instruments may include regulated natural gas and crude oil futures contracts traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) and over-the-counter swaps, collars and basis hedges with major energy derivative product specialists. These hedge transactions are pursuant to standing authorizations by the Board of Directors, which do not permit speculative positions.

Energen Resources applies SFAS No. 133 which requires all derivatives to be recognized on the balance sheet and measured at fair value. If a derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge, the effectiveness of the hedge, or the degree that the gain (loss) for the hedging instrument offsets the loss (gain) on the hedged item is measured at each reporting period. The effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument is recognized in other comprehensive income (OCI) as a component of equity and subsequently reclassified into earnings as operating revenues when the forecasted transaction affects earnings. The ineffective portion of a derivative's change in fair value is required to be recognized in earnings immediately. Derivatives that do not qualify for hedge treatment under SFAS No. 133 must be recorded at fair value with gains or losses recognized in operating revenues in the period of change. Energen Resources recorded an after-tax loss of $0.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005, and a $2 million after-tax loss year-to-date on open and closed contracts that did not meet the definition of cash flow hedges under SFAS No. 133. For the three months ended June 30, 2005, the Company recorded a $4 million after-tax gain for the quarter and a $5.7 million after-tax loss year-to-date on open and closed contracts for the ineffective portion of the change in fair value of derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges.

Energen Resources has entered into the following transactions for the remainder of 2005 and subsequent years:

Production Period

Total Hedged Volumes

Average Contract

Price

Description

Natural Gas

2005

11.4 Bcf

$6.07 Mcf

NYMEX Swaps

 

13.8 Bcf

$5.12 Mcf

Basin Specific Swaps

2006

10.1 Bcf

$7.76 Mcf

NYMEX Swaps

 

17.6 Bcf

$6.04 Mcf

Basin Specific Swaps

Natural Gas Basis Differential

2005

2.2 Bcf

*

Basis Swaps

Oil

2005

817 MBbl

$34.12 Bbl

NYMEX Swaps

 

480 MBbl

$33.21 Bbl

West Texas Sour Swaps

2006

2,160 MBbl

$50.19 Bbl

NYMEX Swaps

Oil Basis Differential

2005

483 MBbl

*

Basis Swaps

2006

1,800 MBbl

*

Basis Swaps

Natural Gas Liquids

2005

25.3 MMGal

$0.54 Gal

Liquids Swaps

2006

30.2 MMGal

$0.56 Gal

Liquids Swaps

* Average contract prices are not meaningful due to the varying nature of each contract.

Realized prices are anticipated to be lower than NYMEX prices due to basis differences and other factors.

Operations and maintenance (O&M) expense increased $8.6 million for the quarter and $16.5 million in the year-to-date. Lease operating expenses (excluding production taxes) increased by $6.9 million for the quarter and $11.9 million year-to-date primarily due to increased workover and maintenance expenses, increased ad valorem taxes, environmental compliance costs and overall price increases related to higher commodity prices. Administrative expense rose $1.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005 and $4.2 million in the year-to-date, primarily due to labor related costs. Exploration expense was higher by $0.1 million in the second quarter and by $0.4 million in year-to-date comparisons.

Energen Resources' DD&A expense for the quarter increased $3.4 million and rose $5.4 million year-to-date. The average depletion rate for the current quarter was $0.96 per mcfe as compared to $0.88 per mcfe in the same period a year ago. For the six months ended June 30, 2005, the average depletion rate was $0.95 per mcfe as compared to $0.88 per mcfe in the previous period. The increases in depletion rates were largely due to a higher depreciation rate on coalbed methane properties purchased in the prior year.

Energen Resources' expense for taxes other than income taxes primarily reflected production-related taxes that were $3.4 million higher this quarter and $5.4 million higher year-to-date largely due to increased commodity market prices and increased production related to the prior year San Juan Basin acquisition.

Energen Resources may, in the ordinary course of business, be involved in the sale of developed or undeveloped properties. With respect to developed properties, sales may occur as a result of, but not limited to, disposing of non-strategic or marginal assets and accepting offers where the buyer gives greater value to a property than does Energen Resources. The Company is required to reflect gains and losses on the dispositions of these assets, the write-down of certain properties held-for-sale, and income or loss from the operations of the associated held-for-sale properties as discontinued operations under the provisions of SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets." In the current year-to-date, Energen Resources recorded a pre-tax gain of $178,000 primarily from a property sale located in the Permian Basin. Energen Resources had no property sales during the three months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 or the year-to-date ended June 30, 2004.

Natural Gas Distribution

Natural gas distribution revenues increased $14.5 million for the quarter largely due to an increase in the commodity cost of gas and an increase in weather related sales volumes. Weather that was 27.8 percent colder than in the same period last year contributed to a 10.9 percent increase in residential sales volumes while small commercial and industrial customer sales volumes increased 8.3 percent. Transportation volumes decreased 9.4 percent in period comparisons. Revenues for the year-to-date rose $17.4 million primarily due to an increase in commodity gas costs partially offset by a decrease in weather related usage. Weather that was 7.8 percent warmer than in the previous period contributed to an 8.9 percent decline in residential sales volumes and a 6.9 percent decrease in small commercial and industrial customer sales volumes. Large transportation volumes declined 7.6 percent. Higher gas costs along with increased gas purchase volumes resulted in a 25.2 percent increase in cost of gas for the quarter. For the year-to-date, an increase in cost of gas of 4.7 percent was largely due to significantly higher gas costs partially offset by decreased gas purchase volumes. Utility gas costs include commodity cost, risk management gains and losses and the provisions of the GSA rider. The GSA rider in Alagasco's rate schedule provides for a pass-through of gas price fluctuations to customers without markup. Alagasco's tariff provides a temperature adjustment to certain customers' bills designed to substantially remove the effect of departures from normal temperatures. The temperature adjustment applies primarily to residential, small commercial and small industrial customers.

As discussed more fully in Note 3, Alagasco is subject to regulation by the Alabama Public Service Commission (APSC). On June 10, 2002, the APSC issued an order to extend Alagasco's rate-setting mechanism. Under the terms of that extension, RSE will continue after January 1, 2008, unless, after notice to Alagasco and a hearing, the Commission votes to either modify or discontinue its operation.

O&M expense increased 6.6 percent in the current quarter and 2.1 percent in the six months ended June 30, 2005, primarily due to increased labor-related expense partially offset by reduced bad debt expense and insurance costs. An 8 percent increase in depreciation expense in the current quarter and an 8.2 percent increase in the year-to-date was due to normal replacement of the utility's distribution and support systems. Taxes other than income taxes primarily reflected various state and local business taxes as well as payroll-related taxes. State and local business taxes generally are based on gross receipts and fluctuate accordingly.

Non-Operating Items

Interest expense for the Company increased $0.8 million in the second quarter and $2.2 million year-to-date primarily due to the issuance of $100 million of Floating Rate Senior Notes by Energen in November 2004 as well as Alagasco's issuance of $40 million of long-term debt with an interest rate of 5.2 percent and $40 million of long-term debt with an interest rate of 5.7 percent in January 2005. In the year-to-date comparison, these increases were partially offset by interest on $30 million of Medium-Term Notes that were called in April 2004 by Alagasco. In the current quarter, income tax expense for the Company increased $8.8 million and was $8.1 million higher in year-to-date comparisons largely due to higher consolidated pre-tax income. Alagasco's income tax expense increased $1.1 million in the current quarter and $2.7 million in the year-to-date primarily due to higher pre-tax income and increased taxes in the current quarter related to utility depreciable plant of $0.4 million after-tax.

FINANCIAL POSITION AND LIQUIDITY

Cash flows from operations for the year-to-date were $253.3 million as compared to $212.2 million. Operating cash flow benefited from higher realized commodity prices and production volumes at Energen Resources. The Company's working capital needs were also impacted by current liabilities associated with Energen Resources' hedge position and other changes in working capital items, which are highly influenced by throughput, changes in weather, and timing of payments. Working capital needs at Alagasco were primarily affected by increased gas costs compared to the prior period.

The Company had a net outflow of cash from investing activities of $112.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2005 primarily due to additions of property, plant and equipment. Energen Resources invested $88.5 million in capital expenditures primarily related to the development of oil and gas properties. Utility capital expenditures totaled $35.5 million in the year-to-date and primarily represented system distribution expansion and support facilities.

The Company used $69.8 million for financing activities in the year-to-date primarily due to the repayment of short-term borrowings and dividends paid to common stockholders. Also influencing financing activities were the proceeds from the issuance of $80 million of long-term debt by Alagasco in January 2005.

FUTURE CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY

The Company plans to continue to implement its diversified growth strategy that focuses on expanding Energen Resources' oil and gas operations through the acquisition of producing properties with developmental potential while maintaining the strength of the Company's utility foundation. For the five years ended December 31, 2004, Energen's diluted EPS grew at an average compound rate of 17.5 percent a year. Over the next five years, Energen is targeting an average diluted EPS growth rate over each rolling five-year period of approximately 7 to 8 percent a year.

On April 27, 2005, Energen's shareholders approved a 2-for-1 split of the Company's common stock. The split was effected in the form of a 100 percent stock dividend and was payable on June 1, 2005, to shareholders of record on May 13, 2005. All share and per share amounts of capital stock outstanding have been adjusted to reflect the stock split.

Energen Resources' capital investment for oil and gas activities over a five-year planning period ending December 31, 2009, is estimated to be approximately $1.5 billion, with $1.2 billion for property acquisitions and related development, $253 million for other development and $25 million for exploratory and other activities. To finance Energen Resources' investment program, the Company expects primarily to utilize short-term credit facilities to supplement internally generated cash flow. The Company may also periodically issue long-term debt and equity to replace short-term obligations, enhance liquidity and provide for permanent financing. Energen has available short-term credit facilities aggregating $300 million to help finance its growth plans and operating needs. As more fully discussed above, the Company issued $100 million of long-term debt in November 2004. These proceeds were used for general corporate purposes and to repay a portion of short-term debt incurred to finance the oi l and gas property acquisition program of Energen Resources.

In 2005, Energen Resources plans to invest approximately $364 million in capital expenditures, including $200 million in property acquisitions, $7 million in related acquisition development and $157 million in other development and exploratory activities. As of December 31, 2004, the estimated amount of development of previously identified proved undeveloped reserves was approximately $84 million. Capital investment at Energen Resources in 2006 is expected to approximate $215 million for property acquisitions, $29 million for related acquisition development and $57 million for other development and exploration. Of this $57 million, development of previously identified proved undeveloped reserves is estimated to be $30 million and exploratory exposure is estimated to be $3 million.

Energen Resources currently expects production to approximate 94 Bcfe and 98 Bcfe for 2005 and 2006, respectively. The Company's most recent estimate of production attributable to already owned proved reserves was prepared as of December 31, 2004. Production from proved reserves owned as of December 31, 2004, was estimated as 91 Bcfe and 88 Bcfe for 2005 and 2006, respectively.

Energen Resources' continued ability to invest in property acquisitions will be influenced significantly by industry trends, as the producing property acquisition market historically has been cyclical. Notwithstanding the estimated expenditures mentioned above, as an acquisition oriented company, Energen Resources continually evaluates acquisition opportunities which arise in the marketplace and from time to time may pursue acquisitions that meet Energen's acquisition criteria which could result in capital expenditures different than those outlined above. These acquisitions or negotiations to sell, trade or otherwise dispose of properties may alter the aforementioned financing requirements.

Alagasco maintains an investment in storage gas that is expected to average approximately $56 million in 2005 but may vary depending upon the price of natural gas. During 2005 and 2006, Alagasco plans to invest approximately $61 million and $57 million, respectively, in utility capital expenditures for normal distribution and support systems. Over the Company's five-year planning period ending December 31, 2009, Alagasco anticipates capital investments of approximately $295 million. The utility anticipates funding these capital requirements through internally generated capital and the utilization of short-term credit facilities. In January 2005, Alagasco issued $80 million in long-term debt to repay amounts drawn on short-term credit facilities for capital expenditures and to refinance the $30 million in Medium-Term Notes recalled by Alagasco in April 2004. In July 2005, Alagasco elected to call a total of $18 million of Medium-Term Notes maturing June 27, 2007 to July 5, 2022. The call da te for the above-referenced notes is August 15, 2005.

Energen Resources periodically enters into derivative commodity instruments that qualify as cash flow hedges under SFAS No. 133 to hedge its exposure to price fluctuations on oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids production. In addition, Alagasco periodically enters into cash flow derivative commodity instruments to hedge its exposure to price fluctuations on its gas supply. Such instruments may include regulated natural gas and crude oil futures contracts traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) and over-the-counter swaps, collars and basis hedges with major energy derivative product specialists. The counterparties to the commodity instruments are investment banks and energy-trading firms. In some contracts, the amount of credit allowed before collateral must be posted for out-of-the-money hedges varies depending on the credit rating of the Company or Alagasco. In cases where this arrangement exists, generally the credit ratings must be maintained at investment grade status t o have available counterparty credit.

Access to capital is an integral part of the Company's business plan. The Company regularly provides information to corporate rating agencies related to current business activities and future performance expectations. In June 2005, Standard & Poor's (S&P) lowered its corporate credit rating on Energen and Alagasco to BBB+ with a stable outlook from A- with a negative outlook. While the Company expects to have ongoing access to its short-term credit facilities and the broader long-term markets, continued access could be adversely affected by future economic and business conditions and credit rating downgrades.

Contractual Cash Obligations and Other Commitments

In the course of ordinary business activities, Energen enters into a variety of contractual cash obligations and other commitments. The following table summarizes the Company's significant contractual cash obligations, other than hedging contracts as of June 30, 2005.

 

 

 

Payments Due before December 31,

(in thousands)

Total

2005

2006 &

2007

2008 &

2009

2010 & Thereafter

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term debt

$ -

$ -

$ -

$ -

$ -

Long-term debt (1)

624,415

10,000

122,000

15,000

477,415

Interest payments on debt (2)

506,267

19,995

77,497

67,534

341,241

Purchase obligations (3)

238,860

24,849

99,888

85,006

29,117

Capital lease obligations

-

-

-

-

-

Operating leases

51,024

1,933

7,392

6,409

35,290

Total contractual cash obligations

$ 1,420,566

$ 56,777

$ 306,777

$ 173,949

$ 883,063

(1) Long-term cash obligations include $1.5 million of unamortized debt discounts as of June 30, 2005.

(2) Includes interest on fixed rate debt and an estimate of adjustable rate debt. The adjustable rate interest is calculated based on the indexed rate in effect at June 30, 2005.

(3) Certain of the Company's long-term gas procurement contracts for the supply, storage and delivery of natural gas include fixed charges of approximately $238.8 million through October 2013. The Company also is committed to purchase minimum quantities of gas at market-related prices or to pay certain costs in the event the minimum quantities are not taken. These purchase commitments are approximately 105.6 Bcf through December 2014.

Energen Resources operates in certain instances through joint ventures under joint operating agreements. Typically, the operator under a joint operating agreement enters into contracts, such as drilling contracts, for the benefit of all joint venture partners. Through the joint operating agreement, the non-operators reimburse, and in some cases advance, the funds necessary to meet the contractual obligations entered into by the operator. These obligations are typically shared on a working interest basis as defined in the joint operating contractual agreement.

The Company has two defined non-contributory pension plans and provides certain post-retirement healthcare and life insurance benefits. The Company is not required to make any funding payments during 2005 for the pension plans and does not currently plan to make discretionary contributions. The Company expects to make discretionary payments of $1.6 million to post-retirement benefit program assets during the remainder of 2005.


Recent Pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)

The Company prospectively adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123 (as amended), which provided methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value base method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation, effective January 1, 2003. In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), "Share-Based Payment," which requires the fair value base method of accounting for all public entities using an option-pricing model that reflects the specific economics of a company's transactions. This statement is effective for the first annual reporting period beginning after June 15, 2005. The Company is currently reviewing the impact of this pronouncement on stock-based compensation.

In December 2004, the FASB issued FSP No. 109-1, "Application of SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, to the provision within the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (the Act) that provides a tax deduction on qualified production activities." This Act includes a tax deduction of up to 9 percent (when fully phased-in) of the lesser of (a) qualified production activities income as defined in the Act, or (b) taxable income of the Company determined without regard to this deduction. This tax deduction would apply to qualified production activities of Energen Resources and would be limited to 50 percent of W-2 wages paid by the Company. Pursuant to FSP No. 109-1, the deduction will be reported in the period in which the deduction is claimed on the Company's tax return and will not have an effect on deferred tax assets or deferred tax liabilities. The Company estimates the impact of this tax legislation will reduce income tax expense by approximately $0.9 million during 2005.

During April 2005, the FASB issued FSP No. 19-1, "Accounting for Suspended Well Costs," which allows exploratory wells to be capitalized when the well has a sufficient quantity of reserves to justify its completion as a producing well and the enterprise is making sufficient progress assessing the reserves and the economic and operating viability of the project. This interpretation is effective for the first reporting period beginning after April 4, 2005. The impact of this position on the Company is expected to be immaterial.

In March 2005, the FASB issued FIN No. 47, "Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations", which refers to a legal obligation to perform an asset retirement activity in which the timing and (or) method of settlement are conditional on a future event that may or may not be within the control of the entity. This interpretation is effective no later than the end of fiscal years ending after December 15, 2005. The Company does not anticipate this interpretation to have an impact on the Company.

Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors

Certain statements in this report express expectations of future plans, objectives and performance of the Company and its subsidiaries and constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Except as otherwise disclosed, the forward-looking statements do not reflect the impact of possible or pending acquisitions, divestitures or restructurings. The absence of errors in input data, calculations and formulas used in estimates, assumptions and forecasts cannot be guaranteed. Neither the Company nor Alagasco undertakes any obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

All statements based on future expectations rather than on historical facts are forward-looking statements that are dependent on certain events, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Some of these include, but are not limited to, economic and competitive conditions, inflation rates, legislative and regulatory changes, financial market conditions, our ability to access the capital markets, future business decisions, utility customer growth and retention and usage per customer, litigation results and other uncertainties, all of which are difficult to predict.

There are numerous uncertainties inherent in estimating quantities of proved oil and gas reserves and in projecting future rates of production and timing of development expenditures. The total amount or timing of actual future production may vary significantly from reserve and production estimates. In the event Energen Resources is unable to fully invest its planned acquisition, development and exploratory expenditures, future operating revenues, production, and proved reserves could be negatively affected. The drilling of development and exploratory wells can involve significant risks, including those related to timing, success rates and cost overruns, and these risks can be affected by lease and rig availability, complex geology and other factors.

Although Energen Resources makes use of futures, swaps and fixed-price contracts to mitigate price risk, fluctuations in future oil and gas prices could materially affect the Company's financial position and results of operations and cash flows; furthermore, such risk mitigation activities may cause the Company's financial position and results of operations to be materially different from results that would have been obtained had such risk mitigation activities not occurred. The effectiveness of such risk-mitigation assumes that counterparties maintain satisfactory credit quality. The effectiveness of such risk mitigation also assumes that actual sales volumes will generally meet or exceed the volumes subject to the futures, swaps and fixed price contracts. A substantial failure to meet sales volume targets, whether caused by miscalculations, weather events, natural disaster, accident, criminal act or otherwise, could leave Energen Resources financially exposed to its counterparties and re sult in material adverse financial consequences to Energen Resources and the Company. The adverse effect could be increased if the adverse event was widespread enough to move market prices against Energen Resources' position.

Similarly, although Alagasco makes use of futures, swaps and fixed-price contracts to mitigate gas supply cost risk, fluctuations in future gas supply costs could materially affect its financial position and rates to customers. The effectiveness of Alagasco's risk mitigation assumes that its counterparties in such activities maintain satisfactory credit quality. The effectiveness of such risk mitigation also assumes that Alagasco's actual gas supply needs will generally meet or exceed the volumes subject to the futures, swaps and fixed price contracts. A substantial failure to experience projected gas supply needs, whether caused by miscalculations, weather events, natural disaster, accident, criminal act or otherwise, could leave Alagasco financially exposed to its counterparties and result in

material adverse financial consequences to Alagasco and the Company. The adverse effect could be increased if the adverse event was widespread enough to move market prices against Alagasco's position.

Inherent in gas distribution activities are a variety of hazards and operation risks, such as leaks, explosions and mechanical problems that could cause substantial financial losses. In addition, these risks could result in loss of human life, significant damage to property, environmental pollution, impairment of our operations and substantial losses to the Company. In accordance with customary industry practices we maintain insurance against some, but not all, of these risks and losses. The location of pipeline and storage facilities near populated areas, including residential areas, commercial business centers and industrial sites, could increase the level of damages resulting from these risks. The occurrence of any of these events could adversely affect Alagasco's and the Company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Our utility customers are geographically concentrated in central and north Alabama. Significant economic, weather or other events that adversely affec t this region could adversely affect Alagasco and the Company.

 

 

 

 

 

SELECTED BUSINESS SEGMENT DATA

 

 

 

ENERGEN CORPORATION

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

Six months ended

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

(in thousands, except sales price data)

2005

2004

 

2005

2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oil and Gas Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Operating revenues from continuing operations

 

 

 

 

 

    Natural gas

$   94,401

$    65,330

 

$  162,001

$ 130,659

    Oil

28,499

22,026

 

54,804

45,713

    Natural gas liquids

9,653

7,135

 

17,798

13,155

    Other

1,900

831

 

2,730

1,875

        Total

$   134,453

$    95,322

 

$  237,333

$ 191,402

Production volumes from continuing operations

 

 

 

 

 

    Natural gas (MMcf)

15,177

13,731

 

29,859

27,439

    Oil (MBbl)

848

831

 

1,666

1,704

    Natural gas liquids (MMgal)

18.6

16.9

 

34.4

32.2

Production volumes from continuing operations (MMcfe)

22,912

21,126

 

44,768

42,258

Total production volumes (MMcfe)

22,919

21,149

 

44,825

42,310

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average sales price including effects of derivative instruments

 

 

 

 

 

    Natural gas (Mcf)

$        6.22

$        4.76

 

$        5.43

$        4.76

    Oil (barrel)

$      33.63

$      26.52

 

$     32.89

$      26.83

    Natural gas liquids (gallon)

$        0.52

$        0.42

 

$ 0.52

$ 0.41

Average sales price excluding effects of derivative contracts marked-to-market and open ineffectiveness

 

 

 

 

 

    Natural gas (Mcf)

$        5.79

$        4.90

 

$        5.73

$        4.84

    Oil (barrel)

$      34.07

$      28.10

 

$     33.84

$      28.11

    Natural gas liquids (gallon)

$       0.52

$       0.42

 

$ 0.52

$ 0.41

Average sales price excluding effects of derivative instruments

 

 

 

 

 

    Natural gas (Mcf)

$        6.36

$        5.61

 

$       6.16

$        5.46

    Oil (barrel)

$      47.65

$      35.69

 

$     46.55

$      34.18

    Natural gas liquids (gallon)

$       0.64

$       0.52

 

$       0.64

$       0.51

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other data from continuing operations

 

 

 

 

 

    Lease operating expense (LOE)

 

 

 

 

 

     LOE and other

$    25,366

$    18,443

 

$   48,117

$    36,248

     Production taxes

$     11,869

$     8,456

 

$   22,073

$   16,692

         Total

$     37,235

$    26,899

 

$   70,190

$  52,940

    Depreciation, depletion and amortization

$     22,458

$ 19,027

 

$   43,470

$    38,101

    Capital expenditures

$     48,024

$    49,964

 

$  88,509

$ 71,408

    Exploration expenditures

$       170

$     52

 

$        494

$      100

    Operating income

$    65,394

$    41,687

 

$ 104,369

$  85,762

Natural Gas Distribution

Operating revenues

 

 

 

 

 

    Residential

$     64,778

$    56,644

 

$  242,932

$  233,304

    Commercial and industrial - small

29,580

24,575

94,880

89,176

    Transportation

10,245

9,102

23,274

20,477

    Other

2,594

2,423

 

4,239

4,989

         Total

$  107,197

$   92,744

 

$  365,325

$  347,946

Gas delivery volumes (MMcf)

 

 

 

 

 

    Residential

4,170

3,760

 

17,183

18,869

    Commercial and industrial - small

2,411

2,227

 

7,706

8,275

    Transportation

11,942

13,183

 

25,683

27,781

         Total

18,523

19,170

 

50,572

54,925

Other data

    Depreciation and amortization

$    10,643

$     9,858

 

$    21,056

$    19,468

    Capital expenditures

$    20,897

$   16,410

 

$    35,699

$    30,221

    Operating income

$      5,630

$     4,575

 

$    72,034

$    66,589

 

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Energen Resources' major market risk exposure is in the pricing applicable to its oil and gas production. Historically, prices received for oil and gas production have been volatile because of seasonal weather patterns, world and national supply-and-demand factors and general economic conditions. Crude oil prices also are affected by quality differentials, by worldwide political developments and by actions of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries. Basis differentials, like the underlying commodity prices, can be volatile because of regional supply-and-demand factors, including seasonal factors and the availability and price of transportation to consuming areas.

Energen Resources periodically enters into derivative commodity instruments that qualify as cash flow hedges under Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," to hedge its exposure to price fluctuations on oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids production. In addition, Alagasco periodically enters into cash flow derivative commodity instruments to hedge its gas supply exposure. Such instruments may include regulated natural gas and crude oil futures contracts traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) and over-the-counter swaps, collars and basis hedges with major energy derivative product specialists. The counterparties to the commodity instruments are investment banks and energy-trading firms. These counterparties have been deemed creditworthy by the Company and have agreed in certain instances to post collateral with the Company when unrealized gains on hedges exceed certain specified contractual am ounts. Notwithstanding these agreements, the Company is at risk for economic loss based upon the creditworthiness of its counterparties. In some contracts, the amount of credit allowed before Energen Resources and Alagasco must post collateral for out-of-the-money hedges varies depending on the credit rating of the Company or Alagasco. All hedge transactions are subject to the Company's risk management policy, approved by the Board of Directors, which does not permit speculative positions. The Company formally documents all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedge. The maximum term over which Energen Resources has hedged exposures to the variability of cash flows is through December 31, 2006.

See Note 4 for details related to the Company's hedging activities.

The Company's interest rate exposure as of June 30, 2005 was minimal since approximately 85 percent of long-term debt obligations were at fixed rates.

 

 

 

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

(a)

Our chief executive officer and chief financial officer have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation they have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective at a reasonable assurance level.

 

 

(b)

Our chief executive officer and chief financial officer have concluded that during the period covered by this report there were no changes in our internal controls that materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS*

 






Period




Total Number of Shares Purchased**



Average Price Paid per Share


Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs

Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Progams***

 

 

 

 

 

April 1, 2005 through April 30, 2005

436

$ 33.48

-

-

May 1, 2005 through May 31, 2005

436

$ 31.88

-

-

June 1, 2005 through June 30, 2005

3,890

$ 35.58

-

2,150,700

Total

4,762

$ 35.05

-

2,150,700

 

* Share and per share data have been restated to reflect a 2-for-1 stock split payable June 1, 2005 (see Note 15).

** Acquired in connection with tax withholdings and payment of exercise price on stock compensation plans.

*** By resolution adopted May 24, 1994, and supplemented by a resolution adopted April 26, 2000, the Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to 3,564,400 shares of the Company's common stock. The resolutions do not have an expiration date.

 

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

31(a) - Section 302 Certificate required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)

31(b) - Section 302 Certificate required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)

32 - Section 906 Certificate pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

 

ENERGEN CORPORATION

 

 

ALABAMA GAS CORPORATION

 

 

 

           August 8, 2005

 

By   /s/ Wm. Michael Warren, Jr.       

 

 

Wm. Michael Warren, Jr.

 

 

Chairman, President and Chief Executive

 

 

Officer of Energen Corporation, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of

 

 

Alabama Gas Corporation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

           August 8, 2005

 

By   /s/ G. C. Ketcham                        

 

 

G. C. Ketcham

 

 

Executive Vice President, Chief

 

 

Financial Officer and Treasurer of

 

 

Energen Corporation and Alabama Gas

 

 

Corporation

 

 

 

 

 

 

           August 8, 2005

 

By   /s/ Grace B. Carr  

 

 

Grace B. Carr

 

 

Vice President and Controller of Energen

 

 

Corporation

 

 

 

 

 

 

           August 8, 2005

 

By   /s/ Paula H. Rushing  

 

 

Paula H. Rushing

 

 

Vice President-Finance of Alabama Gas

 

 

Corporation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EX-31.1 2 exhibit31a63005.htm SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION exhibit31a63005

CERTIFICATION

Exhibit 31(a)

 

 

 

I, Wm. Michael Warren, Jr., certify that:

 

1.

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Energen Corporation and Alabama Gas Corporation;

 

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under  which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report,  fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the  registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4.

The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure  controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15(d)-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant  and have:

 

 

a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

 

b)

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

 

c)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

 

d)

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5.

The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of  internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the  registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

 

 

a)

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal controls over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

 

b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

 

 

 

           August 8, 2005

 

By   /s/ Wm. Michael Warren, Jr. 

 

 

Wm. Michael Warren, Jr.

 

 

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Energen Corporation, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Alabama Gas Corporation

 

 

 

 

 

 

EX-31.2 3 exhibit31b63005.htm SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION Exhibit 31(a)

CERTIFICATION

Exhibit 31(b)

 

 

 

I, G. C. Ketcham, certify that:

 

1.

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Energen Corporation and Alabama Gas Corporation;

 

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to  state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under  which  such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report,  fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the  registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4.

The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure  controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15(d)-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant  and have:

 

 

a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

 

b)

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

 

c)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

 

d)

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5.

The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of  internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the  registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

 

 

a)  

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal controls over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

 

b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

 

 

 

           August 8, 2005

 

By   /s/ G. C. Ketcham                       

 

 

G. C. Ketcham

 

 

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Energen Corporation and Alabama Gas Corporation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EX-32 4 exhibit326302005.htm SECTION 906 CERTIFICATION EXHIBIT 99

Exhibit 32

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002



In connection with the Quarterly Report of Energen Corporation and Alabama Gas Corporation (the "Registrants") on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2005, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), each of the undersigned hereby certifies with respect to each registrant, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to his knowledge, the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.



Dated as of August 8, 2005


By /s/ Wm. Michael Warren, Jr.

 

Wm. Michael Warren, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer

 



By /s/ G. C. Ketcham

 

G. C. Ketcham
Chief Financial Officer

 


A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to Energen Corporation and Alabama Gas Corporation and will be retained by Energen Corporation and Alabama Gas Corporation and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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