EX-99 3 exhibit991.htm SWN 2ND QTR PRESS RELEASE 2003 2350 N

EXHIBIT 99.1

2350 N. Sam Houston Parkway East
Suite 300
Houston, Texas 77032
(281) 618-4700 Fax: (281) 618-4820

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

SOUTHWESTERN ENERGY ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2003 RESULTS AND
INCREASE IN PLANNED CAPITAL EXPENDITURES

High Commodity Prices Help Drive Record Earnings

            Houston, Texas - July 29, 2003...Southwestern Energy Company (NYSE: SWN) today reported net income of $9.5 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2003, up from $1.8 million, or $0.07 per share, for the same period in 2002.  Discretionary cash flow(1) was $28.5 million during the second quarter of 2003, compared to $17.4 million in the second quarter of 2002.  The increases in earnings and discretionary cash flow resulted primarily from higher realized gas and oil prices.

            Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2003 was $23.2 million, or $.71 per share, compared to $8.5 million, or $.33 per share, for the same period in 2002.  Discretionary cash flow was $65.2 million for the first six months of 2003, compared to $43.3 million for the same period of 2002.

"Our operating plan for 2003 has gone very well through the first six months," stated Harold M. Korell, President and Chief Executive Officer of Southwestern Energy.  "We are beginning to see the impact of our Overton Field drilling program in our production volumes and look for this production growth to continue throughout the remainder of the year.  We have also had solid results in our drilling program in the Arkoma Basin, particularly in our Ranger Anticline area.  As a result of our strong cash flow and drilling results, we are increasing the capital budget for our E&P program from $150.0 million to $165.0 million, bringing our total planned expenditures to $173.6 million for 2003.  The planned increase is primarily directed toward additional drilling in the Arkoma Basin and at our Overton Field."

Higher Commodity Prices and Production Levels Highlight Quarter

Operating income for the company's exploration and production segment was $21.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2003, up from $10.1 million for the same period in 2002.  The increase in operating income primarily resulted from higher gas and oil prices. 


Gas and oil production for the three months ended March 31, 2003 was 10.1 Bcfe, up 14% from 8.9 Bcfe produced during the first quarter of 2003. Southwestern produced 10.3 Bcfe in the second quarter of 2002.  The company's third quarter 2003 production target is 10.5 - 11.5 Bcfe and its 2003 full-year oil and gas production target is 42 - 44 Bcfe, compared to 40.1 Bcfe produced during 2002.

Gas prices realized for the company's production averaged $4.28 per Mcf for the quarter and $4.22 per Mcf for the first half of 2003, up 45% and 48%, respectively, from the same periods in 2002.  The company realized an average price of $27.54 per barrel for its oil production during the six months ended June 30, 2003, compared to $20.10 per barrel for the same period of 2002. 

The company's commodity hedging activities lowered its average gas price by $.86 per Mcf for the second quarter and $1.51 per Mcf for the first half of 2003.  On a comparative basis, the company's hedging activities had the effect of decreasing its average gas price during the second quarter of 2002 by $.37 per Mcf and increasing its average price by $.04 per Mcf during the first six months of 2002.  Southwestern's hedging activities also lowered its average oil price by $1.40 per barrel during the second quarter and $2.81 per barrel for the first half of 2003. 

Lease operating expenses for the company's E&P segment decreased during the second quarter of 2003 to $.36 per Mcf equivalent (Mcfe) from $.42 per Mcfe in the second quarter of 2002. However, taxes other than income taxes increased during the quarter to $.23 per Mcfe, up from $.18 per Mcfe in the same period in 2002, due to higher realized commodity prices. General and administrative expenses for the quarter increased to $.40 per Mcfe compared to $.28 per Mcfe in the same period in 2002, primarily due to increased pension costs and the accrual of incentive compensation costs.  The amortization rate per Mcfe for the company's full cost pool was $1.17 per Mcfe during the second quarter of 2003 compared to $1.16 per Mcfe in the same period in 2002.

During the first six months of 2003, Southwestern participated in 68 wells that included 49 producers, 8 dry holes and 11 wells that were still in progress at June 30, 2003.  This well count is more than double the 32 wells the company participated in during the first half of 2002, and is approximately equal to the 65 wells Southwestern participated in during all of 2002.  On a year-to-date basis, the company has invested $75.2 million in its E&P program, compared to $37.8 million invested in the first half of 2002.

At its Overton Field in Smith County, Texas, Southwestern has drilled and completed 21 wells and was in the process of drilling five wells and completing three wells at June 30, 2003. Southwestern's accelerated drilling program continues to set production highs for the field.  At year-end 2002, gross production from the field was approximately 27 MMcf per day.  Currently, production is approximately 54 MMcf per day.  The company currently plans to drill a total of 55 wells in the field during 2003.


In the Arkoma Basin, Southwestern has participated in 28 wells through the first six months of 2003, with 18 producers, six dry holes and four wells in progress at June 30, 2003.  The company continues to drill solid producers in its Ranger Anticline area.  Through the first six months of 2003, Southwestern has drilled six wells in the area, of which three have been put on production at an average rate of 2.5 MMcf per day and the other three are currently being completed.   In total, the company has drilled 20 wells in this area over the last few years with 17 successful completions. Earlier this year, the company obtained regulatory approval to reduce well spacing in this area from 640-acres per well to 80-acres per well.  The company currently holds 4,500 gross developed acres and 35,200 gross exploratory acres in this area.  Southwestern's working interest in these wells ranges from 73% to 100% and the company plans to drill six to eight additional wells in the area in 2003.

During the second quarter of 2003, the company drilled a sidetrack of its Shiloh prospect in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.  This well was targeting the Cris R sand at approximately 14,000 feet. Due to mechanical problems, the company was unable to evaluate the sidetrack hole and has temporarily suspended operations on this well.  Southwestern is currently evaluating its alternatives, which may involve bringing in another working interest owner to jointly participate.

Also in the second quarter, Southwestern drilled a third well on its North Grosbec discovery in Assumption Parish, Louisiana.  The company held a 33% working interest in the Brown-Sonnier #1 well which targeted the P-10 sand at a depth of 17,200 feet.  This well was plugged and abandoned after log analysis indicated that the sand was wet.  Current gross production from the two existing North Grosbec wells continues to be strong at a combined rate of 14.6 MMcf per day and 500 barrels of oil per day.

Southwestern plans to spud its Coleburn prospect located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, during the third quarter.  This well targets the Tex W sand at 12,700 feet and Southwestern will operate this well with a 50% working interest.  The company also plans to drill up to three exploratory wells in its Duck Lake 3-D survey area in St. Martin and St. Mary Parishes later this year.  The first scheduled test is the company's Canvasback prospect, an 80 Bcfe gross reserve potential prospect expected to spud late in the third quarter, which will test the Liebusella sands at 18,200 feet.   


Utility Subsidiary Reaches Settlement on Rate Increase Request

            The company's utility systems realized a seasonal operating loss of $2.1 million in the second quarter of 2003, compared to a loss of $1.7 million for the same period in 2002.  Operating income for Southwestern's utility systems was $5.9 million during the first six months of 2003, down from $6.9 million in 2002. The comparative decreases in operating income in 2003 were primarily due to higher operating and general and administrative expenses.  Weather in the utility's service territory during the first six months of 2002 was 4% colder than normal and 12% colder than the prior year.

     In November 2002, the company's utility subsidiary, Arkansas Western Gas Company (AWG), filed an $11.0 million rate increase request with the Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC). On July 17, 2003, AWG executed a Joint Stipulation and Settlement Agreement (Settlement Agreement) with the Staff of the APSC and various other consumer groups that would resolve all outstanding issues relating to AWG's rate increase request.  Under the terms of the Settlement Agreement, AWG would receive a rate increase of $4.2 million annually, exclusive of costs to be recovered through its purchase gas adjustment clause.  AWG would also be entitled to recover certain non-gas costs totaling $2.9 million through its purchase gas adjustment clause over a two-year period.   The difference between the $11.0 million rate adjustment requested by AWG and the rate adjustment contained in the Settlement Agreement primarily results from a reduction in AWG's requested return on equity and a change in AWG's assumed capital structure.  In the rate increase request that was filed with the APSC, AWG assumed an allowed return on equity of 12.9% and a capital structure of 48% debt and 52% equity.  The Settlement Agreement provides for an allowed return on equity of 9.9% and an assumed capital structure of 52% debt and 48% equity.  The 9.9% equity return is in line with the equity return approved in recent settlements that have been approved for the other two Arkansas local gas distribution companies.

 The proposed Settlement Agreement is subject to the approval of the APSC.  A scheduled hearing was held at the APSC on July 22nd and 23rd to hear testimony of AWG, the Staff of the APSC and the various other intervening parties that support the Settlement Agreement as well as the testimony of the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Arkansas who opposes the Settlement Agreement.  The APSC has requested the various parties file post-hearing briefs addressing the proposed Stipulation and Settlement Agreement by August 7th and the effective date of any rate increase has been extended until the first of October.  AWG's last rate increase was approved in December 1996 for its Northwest region and in December 1997 for its Northeast region.

Marketing and Other Results Remain Steady

The company's marketing operations reported operating income of $0.5 million for the second quarter of 2003 and $1.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003, compared to $0.5


million and $1.3 million, respectively, for the same periods in 2002.  Southwestern's marketing and transportation operations relate primarily to the marketing of its own gas production and some third-party gas that is sold primarily to industrial customers connected to its gas distribution systems.  The company's results related to its interest in the NOARK partnership was a gain of $1.4 million during the first six months of 2003 compared to a loss of $.4 million during the first six months of 2002. The 2003 results include a pre-tax gain of $1.3 million related to the sale of a non-strategic portion of NOARK's pipeline.

Southwestern Updates Guidance for 2003

The following statements regarding estimates for the year 2003 are considered to be forward-looking statements and Southwestern Energy's actual financial and operating results could differ materially from those projected as a result of certain factors listed at the end of this press release. Further, these projections do not reflect the potential impact of unknown events that may occur subsequent to this press release.

The following table demonstrates different NYMEX price scenarios and their corresponding estimated impact on the company's results for 2003, including current hedges in place, and incorporates actual results for the first six months of 2003:

 

NYMEX Discretionary
Commodity Prices Earnings Operating Income Cash Flow (1) EBITDA (2)
$4.25 Gas $36 - $39 $77- $80 $120 - $123 $137 - $140
$24.50 Oil Million Million Million Million
$5.00 Gas $43 - $46 $90 - $93 $133- $136 $150 - $153
$28.00 Oil Million Million Million Million
$6.00 Gas   $55 - $58   $109 - $112   $152 - $155   $169 - $172
$28.00 Oil   Million   Million   Million   Million

 

(1)      Discretionary cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities. The company has       included information concerning discretionary cash flow primarily because changes in operating assets and liabilities relate to the timing of cash receipts and disbursements which the company may not control and may not relate to the period in which the operating activities occurred. Further, management uses this measure to assess the company's ability to generate cash to fund its exploration and development drilling activities and to service or incur debt. Discretionary cash flow should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net cash provided by operating activities prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The table below reconciles discretionary cash flow with net cash provided by operating activities as derived from the company's financial information.

                       
 

3 Months Ended June 30,

 

6 Months Ended June 30,

   

2003

 
 

2002

   

2003

   

2002

Net cash provided by operating activities $

31,736 

  $ 20,904    $ 70,308    $

42,256 

Add back (deduct):                      
   Change in operating assets and liabilities   (3,208)     (3,531      (5,094)     1,001 
Discretionary cash flow $ 25,528    $ 17,373    $ 65,214   $ 43,257 

         The company does not forecast changes in operating assets and liabilities and, therefore, a reconciliation of the company's forecasted discretionary cash flow to net cash provided by operating activities is not provided.

 (2)      EBITDA is defined as net income plus interest, income tax expense, depreciation, depletion and amortization. Southwestern has included information concerning EBITDA because it is used by certain investors as a measure of the ability of a company to service or incur indebtedness and because it is a financial measure commonly used in the energy industry. EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income, net cash provided by operating activities or other income or cash flow data prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or as a measure of the company's profitability or liquidity. EBITDA as defined above may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Net income is a financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The table below reconciles net income with EBITDA as derived from the company's financial information.

        2003 Guidance    
   

NYMEX Commodity Price Assumptions

   

$425 Gas

  $5.00 Gas   $6.00 Gas
   

$24.50 Oil

 
$28.00 Oil
 
$28.00 Oil
       

(in millions)

   
             
  Net income $36-$39    $43-$46    $55-$58 
  Add back:          
     Provision for income taxes - deferred 22-23    26-28    34-36 
     Interest expense 17-18    17-18    17-18 
     Depreciation, depletion and amortization
60-61 
 
60-61 
 
60-61 
  EBITDA
$137-$140 
 
$150-$153 
 
$169-$172 

 

        Southwestern's executive management team will host a teleconference call on Wednesday, July 30th at 10:30 a.m. Eastern to discuss the company's second quarter 2003 results. The toll-free number to call is 800-967-7185 and the reservation number is 146862. The teleconference can also be heard "live" over the Internet at the company's website: http://www.swn.com.  RealPlayer 8 Basic is required to listen to the teleconference and can be downloaded from the website.

            Southwestern Energy Company is an independent energy company primarily focused on the exploration for and production of natural gas. Additional information on the company can be found on the Internet at http://www.swn.com.

 

Contacts:

Greg D. Kerley
Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
(281) 618-4803
Brad D. Sylvester, CFA
Manager, Investor Relations
(281) 618-4897

 

            All statements, other than historical financial information, may be deemed to be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Although the company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or


developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements herein include, but are not limited to, the timing and extent of changes in commodity prices for gas and oil, the timing and extent of the company's success in discovering, developing, producing, and estimating reserves, property acquisition or divestiture activities that may occur, the effects of weather and regulation on the company's gas distribution segment, increased competition, legal and economic factors, governmental regulation, the financial impact of accounting regulations and critical accounting policies, changing market conditions, the comparative cost of alternative fuels, conditions in capital markets and changes in interest rates, availability of oil field services, drilling rigs, and other equipment, as well as various other factors beyond the company's control, and any other factors listed in the reports the company has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A discussion of these and other factors affecting the company's performance is included in the company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.

 

Financial Summary Follows

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OPERATING STATISTICS (Unaudited)                     Page 1 of 5 
Southwestern Energy Company and Subsidiaries
 

Three Months

 

Six Months

Periods Ended June 30  

2003

   

2002

   

2003

   

2002

      (in thousands, except share/per share amounts)    
Exploration & Production
Production                      
   Affiliated gas sales (MMcf)   1,790      1,328      3,456      3,179 
   Unaffiliated gas sales (MMcf)   7,469      7,800      13,904      15,180 
       Total Gas production (MMcf)   9,259      9,128      17,360      18,359 
                       
Oil production (MBbls)   139      195      264      378 
 
Total Equivalent production (MMcfe)   10,093      10,298      18,944      20,627 
Commodity Prices                      
   Average realized gas price per Mcf   $4.28      $2.96      $4.22      $2.86 
   Average realized oil price per Bbl   $27.40      $22.62      $27.54      $20.10 
Operating Expenses per Mcfe                      
   Lease operating expenses   $0.36      $0.42      $0.39      $0.43 
   Taxes, other that income taxes   $0.23      $0.18      $0.25      $0.16 
   General & administrative expenses   $0.40      $0.28      $0.42      $0.28 
   Full cost pool amortization   $1.17      $1.16      $1.17      $1.16 
Marketing
                     
Gas volumes marketed (MMcf)   10,207      12,363      18,723      24,639 
Gas Distribution
                     
Deliveries (Bcf)                      
   Sales volumes   1.9      1.9      10.1      9.7 
   End-use transportation   1.9      2.0      4.4      4.3 
   Off-system transportation   0.1      0.7      0.1      0.7 
       Total deliveries   3.9      4.6      14.6      14.7 
Average number of customers   138,671      136,488      139,611      137,280 
Average sales rate per Mcf   $9.74      $7.66      $7.34      $6.32 
Heating weather - degree days   279      228      2,554      2,277 
                           - percent of normal   90%      74%      104%      92% 

 

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)                     Page 2 of 5 
Southwestern Energy Company and Subsidiaries
 

Three Months

 

Six Months

Periods Ended June 30  

2003

   

2002

   

2003

   

2002

  (in thousands, except share/per share amounts)
Operating Revenues                      
Gas sales $ 49,286    $ 37,606    $ 126,993    $ 104,592 
Gas marketing   11,667      12,228      24,273      21,930 
Oil Sales   3,821      4,416      7,280      7,599 
Gas transportation and other   1,713      1,754      6,596      3,541 
    66,487      56,004      165,142      137,662 
Operating Costs and Expenses                      
Gas purchases - utility   2,199      3,804      29,247      28,572 
Gas purchases - marketing   10,850      11,454      22,408      20,127 
Operating expenses   9,248      9,505      18,294      19,063 
General and administrative expenses   7,663      6,034      15,546      11,824 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization   13,686      13,868      26,069      27,738 
Taxes, other than income taxes   2,895      2,439      5,958      4,599 
    46,541      47,104      117,522      111,923 
Operating Income   19,946      8,900      47,620      25,739 
Interest Expense                      
Interest on long-term debt   4,075      5,345      9,002      10,699 
Other interest charges   337      336      722      658 
Interest capitalized   (501)     (360)     (866)     (651)
    3,911      5,321      8,858      10,706 
Other Income (Expense)   (63)     (232)     1,359      (474)
Income Before Income Taxes, Minority Interest & Accounting Change   15,972      3,347      40,121      14,559 
Minority Interest in Partnership   (609)     (469)     (1,374)     (762)
Income Before Income Taxes & Accounting Change   15,363      2,878,     38,747      13,797 
Provision for Income Taxes - Deferred   5,837      1,108      14,724      5,312 
Income Before Accounting Change   9,526      1,770      24,023      8,485 
Cumulative Effect of Adoption of Accounting Principle           (855)    
Net Income $ 9,526    $ 1,770    $ 23,168    $ 8,485 
Basic Earnings Per Share:                      
   Income Before Accounting Change   $0.27      $0.07      $0.76      $0.34 
   Cumulative Effect of Adoption of Accounting Principle           (0.03)    
Net Income   $0.27      $0.07      $0.73      $0.34 
Diluted Earnings Per Share:                      
   Income Before Accounting Change   $0.26      $0.07      $0.74      $0.33 
   Cumulative Effect of Adoption of Accounting Principle           (0.03)    
Net Income   $0.26      $0.07      $0.71      $0.33 
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding                      
   Basic   35,053,171      25,208,974      31,614,921      25,146,550 
   Diluted   36,087,726      26,131,452      32,558,360      25,995,692 

 

BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)

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Southwestern Energy Company and Subsidiaries
 
June 30,  

2003

 

2002

(in thousands)

ASSETS
 
Current Assets   $     65,414    $     65,220 

  

Investments   14,231    15,177 
Property, Plant and Equipment, at cost 1,373,737   1,264,556 
Less: Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization   680,391    633,335 
    693,346    631,221 
Other Assets   15,788    13,359 

  

    $     788,779    $   724,977 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
Current Liabilities   $      77,452 

  

$     58,581 

Long-Term Debt   247,800    344,500 
Deferred Income Taxes   125,486    119,719 
Other Liabilities   27,654 

    

7,721 

Commitments and Contingencies         
Minority Interest in Partnership   13,298  13,161 
Shareholders' Equity

Common stock, $.10 par value; authorized 75,000,000 shares, issued 37,225,584 shares

3,723   2,774 
Additional paid-in capital 121,149  19,433 
Retained earnings 221,156  192,162 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)   (26,299)

   

(6,354)

319,729  208,015 

Less: Common stock in treasury, at cost, 1,650,492 shares in 2003 and 2,054,972 shares in 2002

18,388  23,571 

         Unamortized cost of restricted shares issued under stock incentive plan, 496,429, shares in 2003 and 420,562 shares in 2002

  4,252    3,149 
    297,089    181,295 
    $     788,779    $   724,977 

 

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)    

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Southwestern Energy Company and Subsidiaries    
   
 

Six Months

  Periods Ended June 30    

2003

   

2002

   

 (in thousands)

Cash Flows From Operating Activities    
Net Income   $      23,168  $       8,485 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

       
     Depreciation, depletion and amortization   27,668    28,939 
     Deferred income taxes   14,724    5,312 
     Ineffectiveness of cash flow hedges   (556)  
     Equity in (income) loss of NOARK partnership   (1,444)   361 
     Minority interest in partnership   799    160 
     Cumulative effect of adoption of accounting principle     855      
       Change in operating assets and liabilities     5,094      (1,001)
  Net cash provided by operating activities     70,308      42,256 
     
Cash Flows From Investing Activities    
Capital expenditures   (80,468)   (40,774)
Distribution from NOARK partnership   2,500   
Decrease in gas stored underground   (1,705)   1,239 
  Other items     (479)   1,927 
  Net cash used in investing activities     (80,152)     (37,608)
     
Cash Flow From Financing Activities    
Issuance of common stock     103,213     
Payments on revolving long-term debt   (184,900)   (120,200)
Borrowings under revolving long-term debt   90,300    114,700 
Change in bank drafts outstanding   218   
  Proceeds from exercise of common stock options     1,292     
  Minority interest contributions     44       
  Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities     (10,167)     (5,500)
     
Increase (decrease) in cash   323    (852)
  Cash at beginning of year     1,690      3,641 
  Cash at end of period   $        2,013    $         2,789 

 

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Unaudited)

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Southwestern Energy Company and Subsidiaries
 
 

Exploration

Marketing,

 

and

Gas

Transportation

 

Production

 

Production

 

and Other

 

 Eliminations

 

Total

 

(in thousands)

Quarter Ending June 30, 2003
 
Revenues $ 43,489  $ 20,637  $ 50,009  $ (47,648) $ 66,487 
Gas purchases 11,467  49,079  (47,497) 13,049 
Operating expenses 3,615  5,662  (29) 9,248 
General and administrative expenses 4,000  3,490  295  (122) 7,663 
Depreciation, depletion & amortization 12,117  1,534  35  13,686 
Taxes, other than income taxes 2,281  592  22  2,895 
Operating Income (Loss) $ 21,476  $ (2,108) $ 578  $ $ 19,946 
 
Capital Investments $  46,784     $ 3,099      $ 216      $    $ 50,099  
 
Quarter Ending June 30, 2002
 
Revenues $ 31,416  $ 16,883  $ 38,125  $ (30,420) $ 56,004 
Gas purchases 8,300  37,238  (30,280) 15,258 
Operating expenses 4,375  5,152  (22) 9,505 
General and administrative expenses 2,887  3,008  257  (118) 6,034 
Depreciation, depletion & amortization 12,248  1,564  56  13,868 
Taxes, other than income taxes 1,843  577  19  2,439 
Operating Income (Loss) $ 10,063  $ (1,718) $ 555  $ $ 8,900 
 
Capital Investments $ 17,954    $ 1,412    $ 39    $   $ 19,405 
                           
Six Months Ending June 30, 2003
 
Revenues $ 83,225  $ 78,144  $ 98,041  $ (94,268) $ 165,142 
Gas purchases 49,634  95,952  (93,931) 51,655 
Operating expenses 7,342  11,047  (95) 18,294 
General and administrative expenses 7865  7,262  661  (242) 15,546 
Depreciation, depletion & amortization 22,931  3,068  70  26,069 
Taxes, other than income taxes 4,674  1,236  48  5,958 
Operating Income $ 40,413  $ 5,897  $ 1,310  $ $ 47,620 
 
Capital Investments $  75,232     $ 4,940       $ 296      $ -      $ 80,468  
 
Six Months Ending June 30, 2002
 
Revenues $ 59,836   $ 65,340  $ 64,860  $ (52,374) $ 137,662 
Gas purchases 37,918  62,832  (52,051) 48,699 
Operating expenses 8,855  10,295  (87) 19,063 
General and administrative expenses 5,718  5,840  502  (236) 11,824 
Depreciation, depletion & amortization 24,528  3,129  81  27,738 
Taxes, other than income taxes 3,342  1,213  44  4,599 
Operating Income $ 17,393  $ 6,945  $ 1,401  $ $ 25,739 
 
Capital Investments $ 37,835    $ 2,760    $ 179    $   $ 40,774