-----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, HM7/MaWrFPQXKCMb+TuWnTkRpFzGsFxbhABWJtxiZsbVZtMeX6pwSO8FP2ybkOe0 6kPFK9aoFGF4FJ5fciFeEg== 0001193125-09-216311.txt : 20091028 0001193125-09-216311.hdr.sgml : 20091028 20091028171937 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-09-216311 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 4 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20091028 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20091028 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20091028 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: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 002-38960 FILM NUMBER: 091142469 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: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-07810 FILM NUMBER: 091142468 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 8-K 1 d8k.htm FORM 8-K Form 8-K

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report

October 28, 2009

 

 

 

Commission

File

Number

  

Registrant

   State of
Incorporation
   IRS Employer
Identification
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
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(205) 326-2700

(Registrant’s telephone number including area code)

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 


ITEM 2.02

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

October 28, 2009, Energen Corporation and Alabama Gas Corporation issued a press release announcing the third quarter and year-to-date 2009 financial results. The press release and supplemental financial information are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2.

 

ITEM 7.01

Regulation FD Disclosure

Energen Corporation has included a reconciliation of certain Non-GAAP financial measures to the related GAAP financial measures. These Non-GAAP financial measures will be disclosed at various investor/analyst meetings in the coming weeks. The reconciliation is attached hereto as exhibit 99.3.

 

ITEM 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(d)

Exhibits.

The following exhibits are furnished as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

Exhibit
Number:

    

99.1

  

Press Release dated October 28, 2009

99.2

  

Supplemental Financial Information

99.3

  

Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities 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

October 28, 2009

   

By

 

/s/ Charles W. Porter, Jr.

     

Charles W. Porter, Jr.

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

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

EXHIBIT
NUMBER

 

DESCRIPTION

99.1

 

* Press Release dated October 28, 2009

99.2

 

* Supplemental Financial Information

99.3

 

* Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation

 

*

This exhibit is furnished to, but not filed with, the Commission by inclusion herein.

EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED OCTOBER 28, 2009 Press Release dated October 28, 2009

Exhibit 99.1

 

For Immediate Release:

   Contacts:   

Julie S. Ryland

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

     

205.326.8421

Energen Earns $0.65 per Diluted Share in Third Quarter 2009

Earnings Guidance: 2009 Range Increased to $3.45-$3.65/Diluted Share;

2010 Range Initiated at $4.00-$4.40/Diluted Share

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – Energen Corporation (NYSE: EGN) reported today that consolidated net income in the third quarter of 2009 totaled $47.1 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, as compared with $73.1 million, or $1.01 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2008. Included in current-year third quarter results is a one-time gain of $3.1 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, generated by the sale of a small, non-operated Permian Basin property by Energen Resources Corporation, the company’s oil and gas exploration and production subsidiary.

3Q09 vs 3Q08: Energen Resources’ substantial hedge position, 12 percent increase in production and 25 percent decrease in per-unit lease operating expense (LOE) helped offset the negative impact of significantly lower oil and gas prices, higher depreciation, depletion and amortization (DD&A) expense and a greater net earnings loss at Alagasco, the company’s natural gas utility.

More than 70 percent of Energen Resources’ third quarter 2009 production was hedged at above-market prices. As a result, the company was able to protect its earnings and cash flows from the full impact of the significant decline in the price of natural gas, oil and natural gas liquids (NGL). For the three months ended September 30, 2009, Energen Resources’ average realized sales price declined 23 percent year-over-year; without hedges, Energen Resources’ average realized sales prices would have declined some 56 percent.

 

 

 

2010 EARNINGS GUIDANCE INITIATED

With more than 57 percent of its estimated 2010 production hedged at above-market prices, Energen is well-positioned to generate earnings and cash flow growth in 2010. Energen’s initial earnings guidance range of $4.00-$4.40 per diluted share suggests the potential for double-digit earnings growth in 2010.

Energen’s earnings outlook assumes that commodity prices applicable to its unhedged production will average $5.50 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) for natural gas, $75 per barrel for oil and 81 cents per gallon for NGL. Total production in 2010 is estimated to increase approximately 3 percent to 114 billion cubic feet (Bcf) equivalent.


Energen has hedges in place in 2010 for 63 percent of its estimated natural gas production of 70 Bcf at an average NYMEX-equivalent price of $8.48 per Mcf as well as for 63 percent of its estimated oil production of 5.5 million barrels (MMBbl) at an average NYMEX-equivalent price of $85.42 per barrel. NGL production currently is unhedged.

Consolidated after-tax cash flows also are estimated to increase in 2010 and range from $623 million to $652 million. At Energen Resources, 2010 after-tax cash flows are estimated to range from $545 million to $574 million. These funds will be used to finance Energen Resources’ identified capital spending of approximately $310 million. Together with an estimated $30 million of cash available at year-end 2009, Energen Resources is expected to have available for discretionary investment some $265 million to $294 million. Excess cash flows may be used to fund property acquisitions and other opportunities that may arise and/or pay down debt.

Capital spending at Energen Resources in 2010 is estimated to be approximately $310 million. This amount includes some $290 million for the development of existing properties and $15 million for exploration, including the drilling of a Conasauga shale well in Alabama. Approximately 75 percent of Energen Resources’ 2010 estimated capital for existing properties’ development will be invested in the Permian Basin in Texas, which is home to 98 percent of the company’s estimated proved oil reserves. Activities in the Permian Basin in 2010 will focus on waterflood expansion, development of the Fuhrman-Mascho Field and drilling “Wolfberry” wells.

Alagasco’s capital spending in 2010 is estimated to total $80 million, with some $50 million invested in normal system needs and $30 million in technology-related and other projects.

Work continues on Energen’s 2010 budget, which is expected to be approved by the company’s Board of Directors in early December; based on changing market conditions, the budget could differ from the current model upon which guidance is based.

For more information on Energen’s 2010 earnings guidance, see pages 9-11.

 

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2009 EARNINGS GUIDANCE RANGE INCREASED AND NARROWED

Energen today increased and narrowed its 2009 earnings guidance range to $3.45-$3.65 per diluted share (prior guidance was $3.10-$3.50 per diluted share). This guidance assumes that commodity prices applicable to the company’s unhedged natural gas volumes for the open months of November and December will average approximately $5.50 per Mcf for gas (NYMEX); oil and NGL prices for October-December are estimated to average some $78.75 per barrel of oil (NYMEX) and $1.02 per gallon, respectively.

Production in 2009 is now estimated to total 111 billion cubic feet (Bcf) equivalent, reflecting an 8 percent increase from 2008. Approximately 75 percent of the company’s estimated fourth quarter production of 28 Bcf equivalent (Bcfe) is hedged; as a result, earnings and cash flows are not materially sensitive to commodity price changes.

Capital spending at Energen Resources in 2009 is now estimated to be $450 million, including $190 million for property acquisitions and $245 million in property development in 2009; this increase from earlier estimates reflects, in part, accelerated development of its Fuhrman-Mascho Field along with waterflood expansion in the Permian Basin in the last half of 2009.

 

 

 

CHATTANOOGA WELL NEARS COMPLETION STAGE

Energen Resources expects to begin completion of its Chattanooga shale well within the week. The 1,500-foot horizontal leg of the Cain 6-6 #1 is at a vertical depth of approximately 7,800 feet. The company plans to perform a three-stage nitrogen frac. Well results may be several weeks away. The Cain well is located in Tuscaloosa County, southwest of the city of Tuscaloosa.

In the event this well is unsuccessful, the company would expect to record a loss of approximately 17 cents per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2009 associated with well costs and the non-cash write-off of capitalized unproved leasehold.

THIRD QUARTER 2009 RESULTS

For the three months ended September 30, 2009, Energen’s net income totaled $47.1 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, and compares with third quarter 2008 net income of $73.1 million, or $1.01 per diluted share. Included in the current-year third quarter results for Energen and Energen Resources is a one-time gain of $3.1 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, from the sale of a small, non-operated Permian Basin property.

 

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Energen Resources Corporation

Energen Resources generated third quarter net income of $59.0 million in 2009 as compared with $79.6 million in the same period last year. The independent producers’ substantial hedge position, 12 percent increase in production and 25 percent decrease in per-unit LOE helped offset the negative impact of significantly lower oil and gas prices and higher DD&A expense.

Average Realized Sales Prices, Third Quarter Comparison

 

Commodity

   3Q09    3Q08    Change  

Natural Gas (per Mcf)

   $ 6.10    $ 8.42    (28 )% 

Oil (per barrel)

   $ 64.03    $ 78.08    (18 )% 

NGL (per gallon)

   $ 0.88    $ 1.03    (15 )% 

Production, Third Quarter Comparison

        

Commodity

   3Q09    3Q08    Change  

Natural Gas (Bcf)

     18.9      17.3    9

Oil (MBbl)

     1,253      1,055    19

NGL (MMgal)

     20.0      17.8    12

Total (Bcfe)

     29.3      26.1    12

Production By Area (Bcfe), Third Quarter Comparison

        

Area

   3Q09    3Q08    Change  

San Juan Basin

     14.3      12.7    13

Permian Basin

     9.2      7.4    24

Black Warrior Basin

     3.6      3.5    3

N. LA/E. TX/Other

     2.1      2.5    (16 )% 

 

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The year-over-year production increase in the Permian basin in the third quarter of 2009 largely reflects the acquisition of Range Resources’ interests in the Fuhrman-Mascho Field as well as pay adds and workovers. Increases in the San Juan Basin largely reflect new well development and better-than-expected performance in some of the Fruitland Coal wells in the San Juan Basin.

Total per-unit LOE in the third quarter of 2009 declined 25 percent from the prior-year third quarter to $1.86 per Mcf equivalent (Mcfe). Base LOE and marketing and transportation expenses totaled $1.55 per Mcfe, reflecting a decline of approximately 8 percent largely due to lower ad valorem taxes and lower field service costs. The biggest decline in per-unit LOE came from commodity price-driven production taxes, which fell 61 percent on a per-unit basis.

DD&A expense per unit in the third quarter of 2009 increased 25 percent over the same period last year to $1.63 per Mcfe largely due to higher development costs and lower year-end 2008 reserve prices.

Per-unit net G&A expense in the third quarter of 2009 increased 51 percent over the same period in 2008 to 53 cents per Mcfe largely due to increased benefits related to the company’s performance-based compensation plans and increased litigation reserves.

Alabama Gas Corporation

Energen’s natural gas utility reported a net loss of $10.7 million in the third quarter of 2009 as compared with a net loss of $5.8 million in the third quarter of 2008. In the current-year quarter, Alagasco recognized a $0.9 million after-tax reduction in revenues designed to keep the utility earning within its allowed range of return on average equity at the end of the 2009 rate year. The major reasons for the decrease in third quarter earnings, however, were non-recurring items in the prior-year third quarter. These items included a $1.8 million after-tax benefit from having maintained its expenses below the inflation-based cost control measurement feature of its rate-setting mechanism; in addition, Alagasco used its Enhanced Stability Reserve (ESR) in the third quarter of 2008 to help compensate for industrial and commercial load loss during the rate year. The ESR draw was $2.5 million after tax.

YEAR-TO-DATE RESULTS

For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, Energen’s net income totaled $197.7 million, or $2.75 per diluted share. This compares with net income of $256.6 million, or $3.56 per diluted share, in the first nine months of 2008. Included in the 2009 year-to-date results of Energen and Energen Resources is a one-time

 

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gain of $3.1 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, generated by the sale of a small, non-operated Permian Basin property; prior-period results included a $6.4 million, or $0.09 cents per diluted share, gain from a Permian Basin property sale.

Energen Resources Corporation

Energen Resources’ year-to-date net income totaled $161.0 million in 2009 as compared with $222.6 million in the first nine months of 2008. Energen Resources’ substantial hedge position, 10 percent increase in production and 23 percent decrease in per-unit LOE helped offset the negative impact of significantly lower oil and gas prices and higher DD&A expense.

Average Realized Sales Prices, Year-to-Date Comparison

 

Commodity

   YTD09    YTD08    Change  

Natural Gas (per Mcf)

   $ 6.30    $ 8.22    (23 )% 

Oil (per barrel)

   $ 59.19    $ 73.69    (20 )% 

NGL (per gallon)

   $ 0.86    $ 1.06    (19 )% 

Production, Year-to-Date Comparison

        

Commodity

   YTD09    YTD08    Change  

Natural Gas (Bcf)

     54.5      50.1    9

Oil (MBbl)

     3,456      3,005    15

NGL (MMgal)

     55.9      52.7    6

Total (Bcfe)

     83.3      75.6    10

Production By Area (Bcfe), Year-to-Date Comparison

        

Area

   YTD09    YTD08    Change  

San Juan Basin

     41.3      37.2    11

Permian Basin

     24.9      21.2    17

Black Warrior Basin

     10.8      10.5    3

N. LA/E. TX/Other

     6.3      6.8    (7 )% 

 

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The year-over-year production increase in the Permian Basin largely reflects the cumulative effect of accelerated drilling in 2007 and 2008, the Fuhrman-Mascho acquisition and current-year pay adds and workovers. Increased production in the San Juan Basin largely reflects the cumulative effect of accelerated drilling in 2007 and 2008 as well as better-than-expected performance in the current year from some of the Fruitland Coal wells.

Total per-unit LOE in the first nine months of 2009 declined approximately 23 percent from the same period a year ago to $1.91 per Mcfe. Base LOE and marketing and transportation expenses fell approximately 5 percent in response to lower field service costs. The biggest decline in per-unit LOE came from commodity price-driven production taxes, which fell 63 percent on a per-unit basis.

DD&A expense per unit in year-to-date 2009 increased 26 percent over the same period last year to $1.58 per Mcfe largely due to higher development costs and lower year-end 2008 reserve prices.

Per-unit net G&A expense in year-to-date 2009 declined 2 percent over the same period in 2008 to 45 cents per Mcfe.

Alabama Gas Corporation

Energen’s natural gas utility generated net income of $37.6 million in the first nine months of 2009 as compared with $34.8 million in the same period in 2008. This increase primarily was due to the utility’s earning on a higher level of equity.

TRAILING 12-MONTHS RESULTS

For the 12 months ended September 30, 2009, Energen’s net income totaled $263.0 million, or $3.66 per diluted share, and compared with $336.0 million, or $4.66 per diluted share, for the same period a year ago. Included in the 2009 year-to-date results of Energen and Energen Resources is a one-time gain of $3.1 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, generated by the sale of a small, non-operated Permian Basin property; prior-period results included a $6.4 million, or $0.09 cents per diluted share, gain from a Permian Basin property sale.

Energen Resources Corporation

Energen Resources’ net income for the trailing 12 months totaled $221.0 million as compared with $296.5 million in the same period a year ago.

 

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Average Realized Sales Prices, T12M Comparison

 

Commodity

   2009    2008    Change  

Natural Gas (per Mcf)

   $ 6.50    $ 8.09    (20 )% 

Oil (per barrel)

   $ 60.48    $ 73.14    (17 )% 

NGL (per gallon)

   $ 0.82    $ 1.04    (21 )% 

Production, T12M Comparison

        

Commodity

   2009    2008    Change  

Natural Gas (Bcf)

     72.0      66.6    8

Oil (MBbl)

     4,565      3,986    15

NGL (MMgal)

     73.9      72.3    2

Total (Bcfe)

     110.0      100.9    9

Per-unit LOE totaled $1.89 per Mcfe in the 12 months ending September 30, 2009, reflecting a decrease of 20 percent from $2.36 per Mcfe in the 12 months ended September 30, 2008; this decrease largely was due to a 66 percent decline in commodity price-driven production taxes.

DD&A expense per unit in the 12 months ended September 30, 2009, increased 27 percent over the same period last year to $1.58 per Mcfe largely due to higher development costs and a price-driven, downward revision of year-end 2008 proved reserves.

Per-unit net G&A expense in the trailing 12-months period declined 15 percent over the same period in 2008 to 41 cents per Mcfe largely due to lower benefits related to the company’s performance-based compensation plans.

Alabama Gas Corporation

Alagasco generated net income in the 12 months ended September 30, 2009, of $43.0 million as compared with $40.4 million in the same period a year ago and largely reflects the utility earning within its allowed range of return on a higher level of equity. Alagasco’s return on average equity for the rate year ended September 30, 2009, was 13.3 percent on 13-month average equity of $323.4 million.

 

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2010 EARNINGS GUIDANCE INITIATED

Energen today initiated earnings guidance for 2010 with a range of $4.00-$4.40 per diluted share. Key assumptions included in the guidance include:

 

 

 

A hedge position that covers approximately 57 percent of estimated production;

 

 

 

Annual production of approximately 114 Bcfe;

 

 

 

Capital spending of $390 million, including approximately $310 million by Energen Resources (ERC) and $80 million by Alagasco;

 

 

 

An average DD&A rate at ERC of $1.83 per Mcfe;

 

 

 

LOE, including production taxes, at ERC of $2.21 per Mcfe (base LOE and marketing and transportation costs of $1.74 per Mcfe);

 

 

 

General and administrative expense at ERC of 47 cents per Mcfe;

 

 

 

Alagasco’s earning within its allowed range of return on estimated average equity of $330 million;

 

 

 

Average diluted shares outstanding of 72.0 million.

Energen’s earnings guidance does not include potential benefits from unidentified property acquisitions, Alabama shales exploration or stock repurchases. The guidance also makes no assumption related to the potential impairment of $41 million of capitalized unproved leasehold related to Alabama shales.

2010 Hedge Position Summary

Energen Resources’ hedge position for 2010 is as follows:

 

Commodity

   Hedge Volumes    Est. Production    Hedge %     NYMEXe Price

Natural Gas

   44.4 Bcf    70.0 Bcf    63   $ 8.48/Mcf

Oil

   3.5 MMBbl    5.5 MMBbl    63   $ 85.42/barrel

NGL

   —      74.8 MMgal    —          —  

 

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Energen Resources’ natural gas and oil hedge positions by hedge type for 2010 are as follows:

 

Natural Gas Hedges

   Volumes (Bcf)    Assumed Differential    NYMEXe Price

San Juan Basin

   29.4    $ 0.50 per Mcf    $ 8.38 per Mcf

NYMEX

   14.9         $ 8.68 per Mcf

Oil Hedges

   Volumes (MBbl)    Assumed Differential    NYMEXe Price

Sour Oil (WTS)

   2,383    $ 3.00 per barrel    $ 89.74 per barrel

NYMEX

   1,082         $ 75.91 per barrel

Average realized oil and gas prices for Energen Resources’ production associated with NYMEX contracts as well as for unhedged production will reflect the impact of basis differentials. Average realized NGL prices will be net of transportation and fractionation fees.

For production associated with basin-specific contracts, Energen Resources will receive the contracted hedge price. Energen typically hedges basis differentials where applicable. In the tables above, the basin-specific contract prices were converted for comparability purposes to a NYMEX-equivalent price by adding to them Energen Resources’ assumed basis differentials.

Energen Resources’ estimated 2010 production and hedge position by region and commodity are shown below.

 

Commodity

   San Juan Basin     Permian Basin     Black Warrior Basin     N. LA/E. TX/Other  
   Vols    % Hedged     Vols    % Hedged     Vols    % Hedged     Vols    % Hedged  

Gas (Bcf)

   47.2    62   4.0         13.0    80   5.8    79

Oil (MMBbl)

   0.07         5.4    64           0.03      

NGL (MMgal)

   55.1         19.7                      

Total (Bcfe)

   55.5    53   39.4    53   13.0    80   5.9    76

SENSITIVITY OF EARNINGS, CASH FLOWS TO COMMODITY PRICES CHANGES

Given Energen Resources’ current hedge position for 2010 and using the price assumptions given above for the company’s unhedged production, changes in commodity prices are estimated to have the following impact on Energen’s 2010 earnings and cash flows:

 

 

 

Every 10-cent change in the average NYMEX price of gas from $5.50 represents an estimated net income impact of approximately $1.1 million (1.5 cents per diluted share).

 

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Every $1.00 change in the average NYMEX price of oil from $75 per barrel represents an estimated net income impact of approximately $1.1 million (1.5 cents per diluted share).

 

 

 

Every 1-cent change in the average price of liquids from $0.81 per gallon represents an estimated net income impact of approximately $0.4 million (0.6 cent per diluted share).

Price-related events such as substantial basis differential changes could cause earnings sensitivities to be materially different from those outlined above.

2009 EARNINGS GUIDANCE RANGE INCREASED

Energen today raised and narrowed its 2009 earnings guidance range to $3.45-$3.65 per diluted share. Key assumptions included in the guidance include:

 

 

 

Results of the year-to-date;

 

 

 

A hedge position that covers approximately 75 percent of estimated production for the remainder of the year;

 

 

 

Annual production of approximately 111 Bcfe (approximately 28 Bcfe in the last three months of 2009);

 

 

 

Capital spending of $525 million, including approximately $260 million by Energen Resources (ERC), $190 million for property acquisitions, and $75 million by Alagasco;

 

 

 

An average DD&A rate at ERC of $1.65 per Mcfe;

 

 

 

LOE, including production taxes, at ERC of $2.00 per Mcfe;

 

 

 

General and administrative expense at ERC of 46 cents per Mcfe;

 

 

 

Alagasco’s earning within its allowed range of return on estimated average equity of $325 million;

 

 

 

Average diluted shares outstanding of 71.9 million.

Energen’s earnings guidance does not include potential benefits from unidentified property acquisitions, Alabama shales exploration or stock repurchases. The guidance also makes no assumption related to the potential impairment of capitalized unproved leasehold related to Alabama shales.

 

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2009 Hedge Position Summary

Energen Resources’ hedge position for the remaining three months of 2009 is as follows:

 

Commodity

   Hedge Volumes    Est. Production    Hedge %     NYMEXe Price

Natural Gas

   13.1 Bcf    17.3 Bcf    76   $ 7.59/Mcf

Oil

   1.0 MMBbl    1.3 MMBbl    77   $ 69.63/barrel

NGL

   10.8 MMgal    17.6 MMgal    62   $ 1.15/gallon

NOTE: October actuals included where known

Energen Resources’ natural gas and oil hedge positions by hedge type for the remainder of the year are as follows:

 

Natural Gas Hedges

   Volumes (Bcf)    Assumed Differential    NYMEXe Price

San Juan Basin

   8.8    $ 0.40 per Mcf    $ 7.40 per Mcf

Permian Basin

   0.3    $ 0.30 per Mcf    $ 7.95 per Mcf

NYMEX

   4.1         $ 7.98 per Mcf

Oil Hedges

   Volumes (MBbl)    Assumed Differential    NYMEXe Price

Sour Oil (WTS)

   754    $ 2.65 per barrel    $ 66.13 per barrel

NYMEX

   276         $ 79.18 per barrel

NOTE: October actuals included where known

Average realized oil and gas prices for Energen Resources’ production associated with NYMEX contracts as well as for unhedged production will reflect the impact of basis differentials. Average realized NGL prices will be net of transportation and fractionation fees.

For production associated with basin-specific contracts, Energen Resources will receive the contracted hedge price. Energen typically hedges basis differentials where applicable. In the tables above, the basin-specific contract prices were converted for comparability purposes to a NYMEX-equivalent price by adding to them Energen Resources’ assumed basis differentials.

Energen Corporation is a diversified energy holding company with headquarters in Birmingham, AL. Its two lines of business are the acquisition, development and exploration of domestic, onshore natural gas, oil and NGL reserves and natural gas distribution in central and north Alabama. Energen Resources has approximately 3.4 trillion cubic feet equivalent of proved, probable and possible reserves in the San Juan, Permian and Black Warrior basins. Alabama Gas Corporation is the largest distributor of natural gas in Alabama. More information is available at http://www.energen.com.

 

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This release contains statements expressing expectations of future plans, objectives and performance that 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 Company’s forward-looking statements do not reflect the impact of possible or pending acquisitions, divestitures or restructurings. We undertake no 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. In addition, the Company cannot guarantee the absence of errors in input data, calculations and formulas used in its estimates, assumptions and forecasts. A more complete discussion of risks and uncertainties that could affect future results of Energen and its subsidiaries is included in the Company’s periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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EX-99.2 3 dex992.htm SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION Supplemental Financial Information

Exhibit 99.2

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

For the 3 months ending September 30, 2009 and 2008

 

     3rd Quarter        

(in thousands, except per share data)

   2009     2008     Change  

Operating Revenues

      

Oil and gas operations

   $ 218,501      $ 247,753      $ (29,252

Natural gas distribution

     68,788        82,452        (13,664
                        

Total operating revenues

     287,289        330,205        (42,916
                        

Operating Expenses

      

Cost of gas

     29,377        35,901        (6,524

Operations and maintenance

     97,963        88,168        9,795   

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

     61,323        47,111        14,212   

Taxes, other than income taxes

     15,471        27,266        (11,795

Accretion expense

     1,306        1,081        225   
                        

Total operating expenses

     205,440        199,527        5,913   
                        

Operating Income

     81,849        130,678        (48,829
                        

Other Income (Expense)

      

Interest expense

     (10,017     (10,319     302   

Other income

     2,536        725        1,811   

Other expense

     (229     (2,009     1,780   
                        

Total other expense

     (7,710     (11,603     3,893   
                        

Income Before Income Taxes

     74,139        119,075        (44,936

Income tax expense

     27,018        46,011        (18,993
                        

Net Income

   $ 47,121      $ 73,064      $ (25,943
                        

Diluted Earnings Per Average Common Share

   $ 0.65      $ 1.01      $ (0.36
                        

Basic Earnings Per Average Common Share

   $ 0.66      $ 1.02      $ (0.36
                        

Diluted Avg. Common Shares Outstanding

     71,996        72,116        (120
                        

Basic Avg. Common Shares Outstanding

     71,651        71,590        61   
                        

Dividends Per Common Share

   $ 0.125      $ 0.12      $ 0.005   
                        

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

For the 9 months ending September 30, 2009 and 2008

 

     Year-to-date        

(in thousands, except per share data)

   2009     2008     Change  

Operating Revenues

      

Oil and gas operations

   $ 606,158      $ 704,428      $ (98,270

Natural gas distribution

     471,457        488,689        (17,232
                        

Total operating revenues

     1,077,615        1,193,117        (115,502
                        

Operating Expenses

      

Cost of gas

     232,283        253,159        (20,876

Operations and maintenance

     274,850        268,147        6,703   

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

     172,308        133,641        38,667   

Taxes, other than income taxes

     57,099        92,039        (34,940

Accretion expense

     3,605        3,181        424   
                        

Total operating expenses

     740,145        750,167        (10,022
                        

Operating Income

     337,470        442,950        (105,480
                        

Other Income (Expense)

      

Interest expense

     (29,586     (31,699     2,113   

Other income

     4,058        1,455        2,603   

Other expense

     (589     (3,057     2,468   
                        

Total other expense

     (26,117     (33,301     7,184   
                        

Income Before Income Taxes

     311,353        409,649        (98,296

Income tax expense

     113,649        153,019        (39,370
                        

Net Income

   $ 197,704      $ 256,630      $ (58,926
                        

Diluted Earnings Per Average Common Share

   $ 2.75      $ 3.56      $ (0.81
                        

Basic Earnings Per Average Common Share

   $ 2.76      $ 3.58      $ (0.82
                        

Diluted Avg. Common Shares Outstanding

     71,878        72,129        (251
                        

Basic Avg. Common Shares Outstanding

     71,641        71,604        37   
                        

Dividends Per Common Share

   $ 0.375      $ 0.36      $ 0.015   
                        

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

For the 12 months ending September 30, 2009 and 2008

 

     Trailing 12 Months        

(in thousands, except per share data)

   2009     2008     Change  

Operating Revenues

      

Oil and gas operations

   $ 815,862      $ 924,208      $ (108,346

Natural gas distribution

     637,546        620,364        17,182   
                        

Total operating revenues

     1,453,408        1,544,572        (91,164
                        

Operating Expenses

      

Cost of gas

     330,898        319,004        11,894   

Operations and maintenance

     361,463        350,579        10,884   

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

     227,080        176,834        50,246   

Taxes, other than income taxes

     72,665        116,700        (44,035

Accretion expense

     4,714        4,208        506   
                        

Total operating expenses

     996,820        967,325        29,495   
                        

Operating Income

     456,588        577,247        (120,659
                        

Other Income (Expense)

      

Interest expense

     (39,866     (43,144     3,278   

Other income

     2,394        1,727        667   

Other expense

     (2,454     (3,390     936   
                        

Total other expense

     (39,926     (44,807     4,881   
                        

Income Before Income Taxes

     416,662        532,440        (115,778

Income tax expense

     153,673        196,396        (42,723
                        

Net Income

   $ 262,989      $ 336,044      $ (73,055
                        

Diluted Earnings Per Average Common Share

   $ 3.66      $ 4.66      $ (1.00
                        

Basic Earnings Per Average Common Share

   $ 3.67      $ 4.69      $ (1.02
                        

Diluted Avg. Common Shares Outstanding

     71,874        72,141        (267
                        

Basic Avg. Common Shares Outstanding

     71,640        71,626        14   
                        

Dividends Per Common Share

   $ 0.495      $ 0.475      $ 0.02   
                        

 

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SELECTED BUSINESS SEGMENT DATA (UNAUDITED)

For the 3 months ending September 30, 2009 and 2008

 

     3rd Quarter        

(in thousands, except sales price data)

   2009     2008     Change  

Oil and Gas Operations

      

Operating revenues

      

Natural gas

   $ 115,227      $ 145,283      $ (30,056

Oil

     80,225        82,375        (2,150

Natural gas liquids

     17,496        18,404        (908

Other

     5,553        1,691        3,862   
                        

Total

   $ 218,501      $ 247,753      $ (29,252
                        

Production volumes

      

Natural gas (MMcf)

     18,881        17,258        1,623   

Oil (MBbl)

     1,253        1,055        198   

Natural gas liquids (MMgal)

     20.0        17.8        2.2   

Total production volumes (MMcfe)

     29,253        26,134        3,119   

Revenue per unit of production including effects of all derivative instruments

      

Natural gas (Mcf)

   $ 6.10      $ 8.42      $ (2.32

Oil (barrel)

   $ 64.03      $ 78.08      $ (14.05

Natural gas liquids (gallon)

   $ 0.88      $ 1.03      $ (0.15

Other data

      

Lease operating expense (LOE)

      

LOE and other

   $ 45,480      $ 43,890      $ 1,590   

Production taxes

     9,050        20,610        (11,560
                        

Total

   $ 54,530      $ 64,500      $ (9,970
                        

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

   $ 48,473      $ 34,849      $ 13,624   

General and administrative expense

   $ 15,390      $ 9,147      $ 6,243   

Capital expenditures

   $ 37,596      $ 122,597      $ (85,001

Exploration expenditures

   $ 1,120      $ 906      $ 214   

Operating income

   $ 97,682      $ 137,270      $ (39,588
                        

Natural Gas Distribution

      

Operating revenues

      

Residential

   $ 36,371      $ 38,347      $ (1,976

Commercial and industrial

     20,834        24,121        (3,287

Transportation

     12,043        10,816        1,227   

Other

     (460     9,168        (9,628
                        

Total

   $ 68,788      $ 82,452      $ (13,664
                        

Gas delivery volumes (MMcf)

      

Residential

     1,498        1,505        (7

Commercial and industrial

     1,235        1,390        (155

Transportation

     10,504        10,706        (202
                        

Total

     13,237        13,601        (364
                        

Other data

      

Depreciation and amortization

   $ 12,850      $ 12,262      $ 588   

Capital expenditures

   $ 21,133      $ 15,959      $ 5,174   

Operating loss

   $ (15,237   $ (5,891   $ (9,346
                        

 

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SELECTED BUSINESS SEGMENT DATA (UNAUDITED)

For the 9 months ending September 30, 2009 and 2008

 

     Year-to-date       

(in thousands, except sales price data)

   2009    2008    Change  

Oil and Gas Operations

        

Operating revenues

        

Natural gas

   $ 343,684    $ 411,453    $ (67,769

Oil

     204,587      221,402      (16,815

Natural gas liquids

     48,212      55,915      (7,703

Other

     9,675      15,658      (5,983
                      

Total

   $ 606,158    $ 704,428    $ (98,270
                      

Production volumes

        

Natural gas (MMcf)

     54,532      50,081      4,451   

Oil (MBbl)

     3,456      3,005      451   

Natural gas liquids (MMgal)

     55.9      52.7      3.2   

Total production volumes (MMcfe)

     83,259      75,639      7,620   

Revenue per unit of production including effects of all derivative instruments

        

Natural gas (Mcf)

   $ 6.30    $ 8.22    $ (1.92

Oil (barrel)

   $ 59.19    $ 73.69    $ (14.5

Natural gas liquids (gallon)

   $ 0.86    $ 1.06    $ (0.20

Other data

        

Lease operating expense (LOE)

        

LOE and other

   $ 134,723    $ 128,627    $ 6,096   

Production taxes

     24,160      58,739      (34,579
                      

Total

   $ 158,883    $ 187,366    $ (28,483
                      

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

   $ 134,189    $ 97,240    $ 36,949   

General and administrative expense

   $ 37,830    $ 34,574    $ 3,256   

Capital expenditures

   $ 353,424    $ 295,507    $ 57,917   

Exploration expenditures

   $ 1,374    $ 4,215    $ (2,841

Operating income

   $ 270,277    $ 377,852    $ (107,575
                      

Natural Gas Distribution

        

Operating revenues

        

Residential

   $ 305,663    $ 301,633    $ 4,030   

Commercial and industrial

     126,128      133,004      (6,876

Transportation

     39,268      37,825      1,443   

Other

     398      16,227      (15,829
                      

Total

   $ 471,457    $ 488,689    $ (17,232
                      

Gas delivery volumes (MMcf)

        

Residential

     15,784      16,247      (463

Commercial and industrial

     7,613      8,349      (736

Transportation

     29,775      36,267      (6,492
                      

Total

     53,172      60,863      (7,691
                      

Other data

        

Depreciation and amortization

   $ 38,119    $ 36,401    $ 1,718   

Capital expenditures

   $ 57,107    $ 44,955    $ 12,152   

Operating income

   $ 68,844    $ 67,125    $ 1,719   
                      

 

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SELECTED BUSINESS SEGMENT DATA (UNAUDITED)

For the 12 months ending September 30, 2009 and 2008

 

     Trailing 12 Months       

(in thousands, except sales price data)

   2009    2008    Change  

Oil and Gas Operations

        

Operating revenues

        

Natural gas

   $ 468,514    $ 539,423    $ (70,909

Oil

     276,093      291,511      (15,418

Natural gas liquids

     60,513      75,462      (14,949

Other

     10,742      17,812      (7,070
                      

Total

   $ 815,862    $ 924,208    $ (108,346
                      

Production volumes

        

Natural gas (MMcf)

     72,024      66,649      5,375   

Oil (MBbl)

     4,565      3,986      579   

Natural gas liquids (MMgal)

     73.9      72.3      1.6   

Total production volumes (MMcfe)

     109,974      100,895      9,079   

Revenue per unit of production including effects of all derivative instruments

        

Natural gas (Mcf)

   $ 6.50    $ 8.09    $ (1.59

Oil (barrel)

   $ 60.48    $ 73.14    $ (12.66

Natural gas liquids (gallon)

   $ 0.82    $ 1.04    $ (0.22

Other data

        

Lease operating expense (LOE)

        

LOE and other

   $ 180,223    $ 163,671    $ 16,552   

Production taxes

     27,973      73,969      (45,996
                      

Total

   $ 208,196    $ 237,640    $ (29,444
                      

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

   $ 176,488    $ 128,398    $ 48,090   

General and administrative expense

   $ 44,996    $ 48,777    $ (3,781

Capital expenditures

   $ 507,488    $ 420,191    $ 87,297   

Exploration expenditures

   $ 6,455    $ 5,438    $ 1,017   

Operating income

   $ 375,013    $ 499,747    $ (124,734
                      

Natural Gas Distribution

        

Operating revenues

        

Residential

   $ 412,310    $ 383,613    $ 28,697   

Commercial and industrial

     170,843      167,629      3,214   

Transportation

     52,559      50,571      1,988   

Other

     1,834      18,551      (16,717
                      

Total

   $ 637,546    $ 620,364    $ 17,182   
                      

Gas delivery volumes (MMcf)

        

Residential

     21,169      20,609      560   

Commercial and industrial

     10,198      10,569      (371

Transportation

     40,297      49,318      (9,021
                      

Total

     71,664      80,496      (8,832
                      

Other data

        

Depreciation and amortization

   $ 50,592    $ 48,436    $ 2,156   

Capital expenditures

   $ 75,472    $ 58,221    $ 17,251   

Operating income

   $ 83,675    $ 80,133    $ 3,542   
                      

 

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EX-99.3 4 dex993.htm NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATION Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation

Exhibit 99.3

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission requires public companies, such as Energen Corporation (the Company), to reconcile Non-GAAP (GAAP refers to generally accepted accounting principles) financial measures to related GAAP measures. After-tax Cash Flows and Adjusted Cash Flows from Operations Excluding Alabama Gas Corporation (Alagasco) are Non-GAAP financial measures. Energen believes after-tax cash flows are relevant because they are a measure of cash available to fund the Company’s capital expenditures, dividends, debt reduction, and other investments. Similarly, Adjusted Cash Flows from Operations Excluding Alagasco reflect comparable information specific to the Company’s non-regulated activities.

Reconciliation To GAAP Information

($ in millions)

 

     Years Ended 12/31  
     2008 Actual     2009 Estimate (e)     2010 Estimate (e)  

Net Income (GAAP)

   322      248      —      262      288      —      317   

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

   188      238      —      238      266      —      266   

Deferred income taxes, net

   188      99      —      99      69      —      69   
                                        

After-tax Cash Flows (Non-GAAP)

   698      585      —      599      623      —      652   

Changes in assets and liabilities and other adjustments

   (130   29      —      29      3      —      3   
                                        

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities (GAAP)

   568      614      —      628      626      —      655   
                                        

Reconciliation To GAAP Information

                

($ in millions)

                
     Years Ended 12/31  
     2008 Actual     2009 Estimate (e)     2010 Estimate (e)  

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities (GAAP)

   568      614      —      628      626      —      655   

Changes in assets and liabilities and other adjustments

   130      (29   —      (29   (3   —      (3
                                        

After-tax Cash Flow (Non-GAAP)

   698      585      —      599      623      —      652   

Less: AGC cash flows from operations and other

   (133   (124      (124   (78   —      (78
                                        

Adj. Cash Flows from Operations Excluding Alagasco (Non-GAAP)

   565      461      —      475      545      —      574   
                                        

 

(e)

This estimate is a “forward-looking statement” as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission. 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. In addition, the Company cannot guarantee the absence of errors in input data, calculations and formulas used in its estimates, assumptions and forecasts. A discussion of risks and uncertainties, which could affect future results of Energen and its subsidiaries, is included in the Company’s periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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