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

FORM 10-Q

 
(Mark One)
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2011
 
or
 
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from              to             
 
Commission File Number: 1-13283
 

 
 
PENN VIRGINIA CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


 
Virginia
23-1184320
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
FOUR RADNOR CORPORATE CENTER, SUITE 200
100 MATSONFORD ROAD
RADNOR, PA 19087
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
 
(610) 687-8900
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
 

 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    x  Yes    ¨  No
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x  No  ¨
 
Indicate by a check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
Large accelerated filer
x
Accelerated filer
¨
       
Non-accelerated filer
¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company
¨
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). ¨ Yes x No
 
As of October 28, 2011, 45,708,980 shares of common stock of the registrant were outstanding.
   
 
 
 

 
 
PENN VIRGINIA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
FORM 10-Q
 
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
 
Table of Contents
 
Item
 
Page
 
Part I - Financial Information
 
     
1.
Financial Statements
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010
        1
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010
        2
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010
        3
 
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements:
 
 
1.   Organization
        4
 
2.   Basis of Presentation
        4
 
3.   Acquisitions and Divestitures
        4
 
4.   Accounts Receivable
        5
 
5.   Derivative Instruments
        5
 
6.   Property and Equipment
        7
 
7.   Long-Term Debt
        7
 
8.   Additional Balance Sheet Detail
        10
 
9.   Fair Value Measurements
        10
 
10. Commitments and Contingencies
        12
 
11. Shareholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income
        13
 
12. Share-Based Compensation
        13
 
13. Restructuring Activities
        13
 
14. Impairments
        14
 
15. Interest Expense
        15
 
16. Earnings per Share
        15
 
17. Discontinued Operations
        16
   
Forward-Looking Statements
        17
     
2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
     
 
Overview of Business
18
 
Key Developments
19
 
Results of Operations
21
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources
33
 
Environmental Matters
38
 
Critical Accounting Estimates
38
 
New Accounting Standards
38
     
3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
39
     
4.
Controls and Procedures
40
     
 
Part II - Other Information
 
     
1A.
Risk Factors
41
     
6.
Exhibits
42
     
Signatures
43
 
 
 

 
 
PART I.     FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1    Financial Statements
  
PENN VIRGINIA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME – unaudited
(in thousands, except per share data)
   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Revenues
                   
 
 
Natural gas
  $ 34,171     $ 47,476     $ 113,660     $ 134,283  
Crude oil
    37,147       13,396       75,278       38,117  
Natural gas liquids (NGLs)
    10,676       7,459       33,758       14,987  
Gain on sales of property and equipment
    71       280       523       616  
Other
    1,288       342       2,335       2,116  
Total revenues
    83,353       68,953       225,554       190,119  
Operating expenses
                               
Lease operating
    8,458       9,256       29,522       27,148  
Gathering, processing and transportation
    2,952       3,625       11,261       10,165  
Production and ad valorem taxes
    3,391       5,309       11,289       12,684  
General and administrative
    12,635       13,445       38,941       44,297  
Exploration
    19,303       22,020       68,219       37,590  
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    45,345       33,224       113,224       95,358  
Impairments
    -       35,127       71,071       36,251  
Other
    300       -       300       465  
Total operating expenses
    92,384       122,006       343,827       263,958  
Operating loss
    (9,031 )     (53,053 )     (118,273 )     (73,839 )
Other income (expense)
                               
Interest expense
    (14,206 )     (13,198 )     (41,833 )     (40,190 )
Loss on extinguishment of debt
    (1,165 )     -       (25,403 )     -  
Derivatives
    11,498       15,113       19,827       44,410  
Other
    61       342       334       2,105  
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes
    (12,843 )     (50,796 )     (165,348 )     (67,514 )
Income tax benefit
    6,125       20,637       60,372       27,024  
Loss from continuing operations
    (6,718 )     (30,159 )     (104,976 )     (40,490 )
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
    -       -       -       33,482  
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax
    -       -       -       49,612  
Net income (loss)
    (6,718 )     (30,159 )     (104,976 )     42,604  
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in discontinued operations
    -       -       -       (28,090 )
Income (loss) attributable to Penn Virginia Corporation
  $ (6,718 )   $ (30,159 )   $ (104,976 )   $ 14,514  
                                 
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to Penn Virginia Corporation - Basic:
                               
Continuing operations
  $ (0.15 )   $ (0.66 )   $ (2.29 )   $ (0.89 )
Discontinued operations
    -       -       -       0.12  
Gain on sale of discontinued operations
    -       -       -       1.09  
Net income (loss)
  $ (0.15 )   $ (0.66 )   $ (2.29 )   $ 0.32  
                                 
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to Penn Virginia Corporation - Diluted:
                               
Continuing operations
  $ (0.15 )   $ (0.66 )   $ (2.29 )   $ (0.89 )
Discontinued operations
    -       -       -       0.12  
Gain on sale of discontinued operations
    -       -       -       1.09  
Net income (loss)
  $ (0.15 )   $ (0.66 )   $ (2.29 )   $ 0.32  
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic
    45,817       45,591       45,758       45,534  
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted
    45,817       45,591       45,758       45,733  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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PENN VIRGINIA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS – unaudited
(in thousands, except share data)
 
   
As of
 
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Assets
           
Current assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 3,577     $ 120,911  
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
    75,736       72,378  
Derivative assets
    18,336       16,818  
Other current assets
    4,206       4,233  
Total current assets
    101,855       214,340  
Property and equipment, net (successful efforts method)
    1,752,261       1,705,584  
Derivative assets
    1,508       3,889  
Other assets
    21,383       20,787  
Total assets
  $ 1,877,007     $ 1,944,600  
                 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
               
Current liabilities
               
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
  $ 98,303     $ 99,661  
Derivative liabilities
    -       388  
Deferred income taxes
    3,113       4,318  
Income taxes payable
    3,506       2,627  
Total current liabilities
    104,922       106,994  
Other liabilities
    15,657       19,958  
Deferred income taxes
    269,082       330,836  
Long-term debt
    612,983       506,536  
                 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)
               
                 
Shareholders’ equity:
               
Preferred stock of $100 par value – 100,000 shares authorized; none issued
    -       -  
Common stock of $0.01 par value – 128,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued of 45,706,545 and 45,556,854 as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively
    269       267  
Paid-in capital
    687,552       680,981  
Retained earnings
    187,761       300,473  
Deferred compensation obligation
    3,428       2,743  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (836 )     (938 )
Treasury stock – 195,307 and 125,357 shares of common stock, at cost, as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively
    (3,811 )     (3,250 )
Total shareholders’ equity
    874,363       980,276  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 1,877,007     $ 1,944,600  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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PENN VIRGINIA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS – unaudited
(in thousands)
 
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Cash flows from operating activities
           
Net income (loss)
  $ (104,976 )   $ 42,604  
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations:
               
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes
    -       (36,832 )
Gain on sale of discontinued operations before income taxes
    -       (84,740 )
Non-cash portion of loss on extinguishment of debt
    22,456       -  
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    113,224       95,358  
Impairments
    71,071       36,251  
Derivative contracts:
               
Net gains
    (19,827 )     (44,410 )
Cash settlements
    20,302       24,287  
Deferred income tax benefit
    (60,372 )     6,149  
Gain on sales of property and equipment, net
    (223 )     (151 )
Dry hole and unproved leasehold expense
    52,457       26,501  
Non-cash interest expense
    5,812       9,089  
Share-based compensation
    5,629       6,400  
Other, net
    225       (341 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net
    (2,614 )     (11,290 )
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations
    103,164       68,875  
Cash flows from investing activities
               
Capital expenditures - property and equipment
    (318,274 )     (313,710 )
Proceeds from the sale of PVG units, net
    -       139,120  
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment, net
    31,077       25,172  
Other, net
    100       1,192  
Net cash used in investing activities for continuing operations
    (287,097 )     (148,226 )
Cash flows from financing activities
               
Dividends paid
    (7,736 )     (7,700 )
Proceeds from revolving credit facility borrowings
    30,000       -  
Repayment of revolving credit facility borrowings
    (15,000 )     -  
Proceeds from the issuance of Senior Notes due 2019
    300,000       -  
Repurchase of Convertible Notes
    (232,963 )     -  
Debt issuance costs paid
    (8,850 )     -  
Proceeds from the sale of PVG units, net
    -       199,125  
Distributions received from discontinued operations
    -       11,218  
Other, net
    1,148       2,143  
Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations
    66,599       204,786  
Cash flows from discontinued operations
               
Net cash provided by operating activities
    -       77,759  
Net cash used in investing activities
    -       (18,112 )
Net cash used in financing activities
    -       (59,647 )
Net cash provided by discontinued operations
    -       -  
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    (117,334 )     125,435  
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period
    120,911       79,017  
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period
  $ 3,577     $ 204,452  
Supplemental disclosures:
               
Cash paid for:
               
Interest (net of amounts capitalized)
  $ 17,288     $ 22,646  
Income taxes (net of refunds received)
  $ 433     $ 25,168  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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PENN VIRGINIA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – unaudited
For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2011
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
1.    Organization
 
Penn Virginia Corporation (“Penn Virginia,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”) is an independent oil and gas company engaged primarily in the development, exploration and production of natural gas and oil in various domestic onshore regions including Texas, Appalachia, the Mid-Continent and Mississippi.
 
2.    Basis of Presentation
 
Our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Penn Virginia and all of its subsidiaries.  Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.  Our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.  Preparation of these statements involves the use of estimates and judgments where appropriate.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, considered necessary for a fair presentation of our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been included.  Our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.  Operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2011.  Certain amounts for the 2010 period have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
 
During the quarter ended September 30, 2011, no new accounting standards were adopted or were pending adoption that would have a significant impact on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes.
 
Management has evaluated all activities of the Company through the date upon which the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements were issued and concluded that no subsequent events have occurred that would require recognition or disclosure in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
3.    Acquisitions and Divestitures
 
Property Acquisitions
 
Eagle Ford Property Acquisitions
 
During 2011, we acquired approximately 7,300 net Eagle Ford Shale acres in Gonzales County, Texas for approximately $27 million. The acreage acquired in these transactions is in close proximity to the Eagle Ford Shale acreage that we acquired during 2010. We are the operator of the acquired acreage with an average working interest of approximately 81%.
 
Divestitures
 
Penn Virginia GP Holdings, L.P. (“PVG”) Unit Offering
 
In March and April 2010, we sold 11.25 million common units of PVG for proceeds of $199.1 million, net of offering costs. At the time, the transaction reduced our limited partner interest in PVG to 22.6% and resulted in a $70.2 million increase to noncontrolling interests and an $82.1 million increase to additional paid-in capital, net of income tax effects. Because we maintained a controlling financial interest in PVG, the proceeds received from these transactions were reported as cash flows from financing activities on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
 
In June 2010, we completed the sale of our remaining PVG common units for $139.1 million, net of offering costs. Immediately prior to the closing of the June offering, we contributed 100% of the membership interests in PVG’s general partner to PVG, thereby relinquishing control of PVG. As a result of this divestiture, we recognized a gain of $49.6 million, net of income tax effects of $35.1 million, which is reported in the “Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax” caption on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. Because we no longer held any interests in PVG, the proceeds received from this transaction were reported as cash flows from investing activities on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and we deconsolidated PVG from our Consolidated Financial Statements. The results of operations and cash flows attributable to PVG for the 2010 period are presented in these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes as discontinued operations.
 
Oil and Gas Properties
 
In August 2011, we sold a substantial portion of our Arkoma Basin assets for approximately $30 million, excluding transaction costs and subject to customary purchase and sale adjustments. We recognized an insignificant gain in connection with the transaction in the third quarter of 2011, following an impairment of approximately $71 million in the second quarter of 2011. The sale, which was effective July 1, 2011, included primarily natural gas and coal bed methane properties of approximately 73,000 net acres in Oklahoma and Texas with proved reserves of approximately 35.8 billion cubic feet of natural gas equivalent as well as related inventory and equipment. Additional post-closing adjustments, which we expect to be immaterial, may be recognized during the fourth quarter of 2011.
 
 
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In January 2010, we completed the sale of all of our oil and gas properties in the Gulf Coast region (southern Texas and Louisiana) for cash proceeds of $23.2 million, net of transaction costs and certain purchase and sale adjustments, and the receipt of certain oil and gas properties located in the Gwinville field in northern Mississippi valued at $8.2 million.
 
4.    Accounts Receivable
 
The following table summarizes our accounts receivable by type as of the periods presented:
 
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
  
 
2011
   
2010
 
Revenue customers
  $ 53,917     $ 44,783  
Joint interest partners
    20,344       23,526  
Other
    1,756       4,442  
  
    76,017       72,751  
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts
    (281 )     (373 )
  
  $ 75,736     $ 72,378  
 
For the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, five customers accounted for $135.9 million and $123.0 million, or approximately 61% and 66%, respectively, of our total consolidated product revenues.  As of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, $24.8 million and $32.9 million, or approximately 33% and 45%, respectively, of our consolidated accounts receivable, including joint interest billings, related to these customers. No significant uncertainties exist related to the collectability of amounts owed to us by these customers.
 
5.    Derivative Instruments

We utilize derivative instruments to mitigate our financial exposure to natural gas and crude oil price volatility as well as interest rates attributable to our debt instruments. We are not engaged in the trading of derivative instruments for speculative purposes. The derivative instruments, which are placed with financial institutions that we believe are acceptable credit risks, generally take the form of costless collars and swaps. Our derivative instruments are not formally designated as hedges and, therefore, we recognize the changes in fair value in earnings currently as a component of the Derivatives caption on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

Commodity Derivatives
 
We determine the fair values of our oil and gas derivative instruments using third-party quoted forward prices for NYMEX Henry Hub natural gas and West Texas Intermediate crude oil as of the end of the reporting period and discount rates adjusted for the credit risk of our counterparties if the derivative is in an asset position and our own credit risk if the derivative is in a liability position.
 
 
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The following table sets forth our commodity derivative positions as of September 30, 2011:
 
       
Average
                   
       
Volume Per
   
Weighted Average Price
   
Fair Value
 
   
Instrument
 
Day
   
Floor/Swap
   
Ceiling
   
Asset
   
Liability
 
Natural Gas:
     
(in MMBtu)
   
($/MMBtu)
             
Fourth quarter 2011
 
Costless collars
    20,000     $ 6.00     $ 8.50     $ 4,047     $ -  
First quarter 2012
 
Costless collars
    20,000     $ 6.00     $ 8.50       3,405       -  
Fourth quarter 2011
 
Swaps
    10,000     $ 5.01               1,114       -  
First quarter 2012
 
Swaps
    10,000     $ 5.10               881       -  
Second quarter 2012
 
Swaps
    20,000     $ 5.31               2,117       -  
Third quarter 2012
 
Swaps
    20,000     $ 5.31               1,952       -  
Fourth quarter 2012
 
Swaps
    10,000     $ 5.10               557       -  
                                             
Crude Oil:
     
(barrels)
   
($/barrel)
                 
Fourth quarter 2011
 
Costless collars
    360     $ 80.00     $ 103.30       168       -  
First quarter 2012
 
Costless collars
    500     $ 100.00     $ 120.00       983       -  
Second quarter 2012
 
Costless collars
    500     $ 100.00     $ 120.00       986       -  
Third quarter 2012
 
Costless collars
    500     $ 100.00     $ 120.00       974       -  
Fourth quarter 2012
 
Costless collars
    500     $ 100.00     $ 120.00       951       -  
Fourth quarter 2011
 
Swaps
    500     $ 109.00               1,709       -  
                                $ 19,844     $ -  
 
Interest Rate Swaps
 
In December 2009, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement to establish variable rates on approximately one-third of the face amount of the outstanding obligation under the 10.375% Senior Notes due 2016 (“2016 Senior Notes”). During August 2011, we terminated this agreement and received $2.9 million in cash proceeds.
 
The following table sets forth the terms and positions of our interest rate swap assets as of the periods presented:
 
   
Notional
 
Swap Interest Rates 1
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
 Term
 
Amount
 
 Pay
 
Receive
   
2011
   
2010
 
 Through June 2013
  $ 100,000  
LIBOR + 8.175%
    10.375 %   $ -     $ 2,590  

1 References to LIBOR represent the 3-month rate.

Financial Statement Impact of Derivatives
 
The impact of our derivative activities on income is included in the Derivatives caption on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. The following table summarizes the effects of our derivative activities for the periods presented:
 
   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Impact by contract type:
                       
Commodity contracts
  $ 11,293     $ 13,381     $ 18,598     $ 38,733  
Interest rate contracts
    205       1,732       1,229       5,677  
    $ 11,498     $ 15,113     $ 19,827     $ 44,410  
Realized and unrealized impact:
                               
Cash received (paid) for:
                               
Commodity contract settlements
  $ 5,607     $ 7,433     $ 16,484     $ 25,257  
Interest rate contract settlements
    2,920       (630 )     3,818       (970 )
      8,527       6,803       20,302       24,287  
Unrealized gains (losses) attributable to:
                               
Commodity contracts
    5,686       5,948       2,114       13,476  
Interest rate contracts
    (2,715 )     2,362       (2,589 )     6,647  
      2,971       8,310       (475 )     20,123  
    $ 11,498     $ 15,113     $ 19,827     $ 44,410  
 
 
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The effects of derivative gains (losses) and cash settlements of our commodity and interest rate derivatives are reported as adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations. These items are recorded in the “Derivative contracts: Net gains” and “Derivative contracts: Cash settlements” captions on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
 
The following table summarizes the fair value of our derivative instruments, as well as the locations of these instruments, on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of the periods presented:
 
   
   
 
Fair Values as of
 
   
   
 
September 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
Derivative
 
   
 
Derivative
   
Derivative
   
Derivative
   
Derivative
 
Instrument
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Assets
   
Liabilities
   
Assets
   
Liabilities
 
   
 
                       
Interest rate contracts
 
Derivative assets/liabilities - current
  $ -     $ -     $ 1,743     $ -  
Commodity contracts
 
Derivative assets/liabilities - current
        18,336       -       15,075       388  
   
 
    18,336       -       16,818       388  
   
 
                               
Interest rate contracts
 
Derivative assets/liabilities - noncurrent
    -       -       847       -  
Commodity contracts
 
Derivative assets/liabilities - noncurrent
    1,508       -       3,042       -  
   
 
    1,508       -       3,889       -  
   
 
  $ 19,844     $ -     $ 20,707     $ 388  
 
As of September 30, 2011, we reported a commodity derivative asset of $19.8 million.  The contracts associated with this position are with five counterparties, all of which are investment grade financial institutions, and are substantially concentrated with three of those counterparties. This concentration may impact our overall credit risk, either positively or negatively, in that these counterparties may be similarly affected by changes in economic or other conditions.  We neither paid nor received collateral with respect to our derivative positions.  No significant uncertainties exist related to the collectability of amounts that may be owed to us by these counterparties.
 
6.     Property and Equipment
 
The following table summarizes our property and equipment as of the periods presented:
 
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Oil and gas properties:
           
Proved
  $ 2,248,553     $ 2,139,894  
Unproved, net of amortization
    162,962       171,303  
Total oil and gas properties
    2,411,515       2,311,197  
Other property and equipment
    16,751       15,589  
Total property and equipment
    2,428,266       2,326,786  
Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization
    (676,005 )     (621,202 )
    $ 1,752,261     $ 1,705,584  
 
7.    Long-Term Debt
 
The following table summarizes our long-term debt as of the periods presented:
 
       
 
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
       
 
2011
   
2010
 
Revolving credit facility
  $ 15,000     $ -  
Senior notes due 2016, net of discount (principal amount of $300,000)
    293,281       292,487  
Senior notes due 2019
    300,000       -  
Convertible notes due 2012, net of discount (principal amount of $4,915 and $230,000)
    4,702       214,049  
       
  $ 612,983     $ 506,536  
 
 
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Revolving Credit Facility
 
In August 2011, we entered into a new five-year revolving credit facility (the “Revolver”) maturing in August 2016. The Revolver provides for a $300 million revolving commitment, including a $20 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit. The Revolver has a borrowing base of $380 million, which has been adjusted to reflect the sale of our Arkoma Basin assets. The borrowing base is redetermined semi-annually. There is an accordion feature that allows us to increase the commitment up to the lower of the borrowing base or $600 million upon receiving additional commitments from one or more lenders. The Revolver is available to us for general purposes including working capital, capital expenditures and acquisitions.
 
Borrowings under the Revolver bear interest, at our option, at either (i) a rate derived from the London Interbank Offered Rate, as adjusted for statutory reserve requirements for Eurocurrency liabilities (the “Adjusted LIBOR”), plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.500% to 2.500% or (ii) the greater of (a) the prime rate, (b) the federal funds effective rate plus 0.5% or (c) the one-month Adjusted LIBOR plus 1.0%, and, in each case, plus an applicable margin (ranging from 0.500% to 1.500%). The applicable margin is determined based on the ratio of our outstanding borrowings to the available Revolver capacity. Commitment fees are charged at 0.375% increasing to 0.500% on the undrawn portion of the Revolver as determined by our ratio of outstanding borrowings to the available Revolver capacity. During the quarter ended September 30, 2011, the effective interest rate on the borrowings under the Revolver was 1.8%.
 
The Revolver includes both current ratio and leverage ratio financial covenants. The current ratio is defined in the Revolver to include, among other things, adjustments for undrawn availability and may not be less than 1.0 to 1.0. The ratio of total net debt to EBITDAX, a non-GAAP financial measure defined in the Revolver, may not exceed 4.5 to 1.0 reducing to 4.0 to 1.0 for periods ending after June 30, 2013.
 
In addition to the borrowings disclosed in the table above, we have letters of credit of $1.4 million outstanding as of September 30, 2011. As of September 30, 2011, our available borrowing capacity under the Revolver, as reduced by outstanding borrowings and such letters of credit, was approximately $284 million.
 
The Revolver is guaranteed by Penn Virginia and all of our material subsidiaries (“Guarantor Subsidiaries”). The obligations under the Revolver are secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of our proved oil and gas reserves and a pledge of the equity interests in the Guarantor Subsidiaries.
 
The guarantees provided by the Guarantor Subsidiaries under the Revolver as well as those provided for the senior indebtedness described below are full and unconditional and joint and several. Substantially all of our consolidated assets are held by the Guarantor Subsidiaries. The parent company and its non-guarantor subsidiaries have no material independent assets or operations. There are no significant restrictions on the ability of the parent company or any of the Guarantor Subsidiaries to obtain funds through dividends or other means, including advances and intercompany notes, among others.
 
2016 Senior Notes
 
The 2016 Senior Notes were originally sold at 97% of par equating to an effective yield to maturity of approximately 11%. The 2016 Senior Notes bear interest at an annual rate of 10.375% payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year. Beginning in June 2013, we may redeem all or part of the 2016 Senior Notes at a redemption price beginning at 105.188% of the principal amount and reducing to 100% in June 2015 and thereafter. The 2016 Senior Notes are senior to our existing and future subordinated indebtedness and are effectively subordinated to all of our secured indebtedness, including the Revolver, to the extent of the collateral securing that indebtedness. The obligations under the 2016 Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Guarantor Subsidiaries.
 
2019 Senior Notes
 
The Senior Notes due 2019 (“2019 Senior Notes”), which were issued at par in April 2011, bear interest at an annual rate of 7.25% payable semi-annually in arrears on April 15 and October 15 of each year. Beginning in April 2015, we may redeem all or part of the 2019 Senior Notes at a redemption price beginning at 103.625% of the principal amount and reducing to 100% in June 2017 and thereafter. The 2019 Senior Notes are senior to our existing and future subordinated indebtedness and are effectively subordinated to all of our secured indebtedness, including the Revolver, to the extent of the collateral securing that indebtedness. The obligations under the 2019 Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Guarantor Subsidiaries.
 
Convertible Notes
 
The 4.50% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 (“Convertible Notes”) bear interest at an annual rate of 4.50% payable on May 15 and November 15 of each year. The Convertible Notes are convertible into cash up to the principal amount thereof and shares of our common stock, if any, in respect of the excess conversion value, based on an initial conversion rate of 17.3160 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of the Convertible Notes (which is equal to an initial conversion price of approximately $57.75 per share of common stock), subject to adjustment. The Convertible Notes are unsecured senior subordinated obligations, ranking junior in right of payment to any of our senior indebtedness and to any of our secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness and equal in right of payment to any of our future unsecured senior subordinated indebtedness. The Convertible Notes rank senior in right of payment to any of our future junior subordinated indebtedness and structurally rank junior to all existing and future indebtedness of our Guarantor Subsidiaries.
 
 
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The Convertible Notes are represented by a liability component which is included in long-term debt, net of discount, and an equity component representing the convertible feature which is included in additional paid-in capital in shareholders’ equity. The effective interest rate on the liability component of the Convertible Notes for all periods presented was 8.5%.
 
In connection with a tender offer completed in April 2011, the Company repurchased $225.1 million aggregate principal amount of the Convertible Notes for $233.0 million, representing a premium of $35 per $1,000 principal amount. The tender offer resulted in the extinguishment of approximately 98% of the outstanding Convertible Notes. The tender offer was funded from the net proceeds of the 2019 Senior Notes offering.
 
As a result of the tender offer, we recognized a pre-tax loss on extinguishment of debt of $25.9 million during the three months ended June 30, 2011, of which $24.2 million was charged to earnings and the remaining $1.7 million was charged directly to shareholders’ equity. The loss charged to earnings was determined as follows:

Cash paid to repurchase principal:
     
Allocated to liability component
  $ 231,331  
Allocated to equity component
    1,632  
    $ 232,963  
         
Carrying value of liability component tendered:
       
Principal amount of Convertible Notes tendered
  $ 225,085  
Pro rata share of original issue discount
    (13,429 )
    $ 211,656  
         
Loss on extinguishment of debt:
       
Excess of liability component over carrying value
  $ 19,675  
Write-off of pro rata share of debt issuance costs
    2,147  
Non-cash portion of loss on extinguishment
    21,822  
Transaction costs and fees paid
    2,416  
Pre-tax loss on extinguishment
  $ 24,238  
 
The following table summarizes the carrying amount of the components of the Convertible Notes as of the periods presented:

       
 
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
       
 
2011
   
2010
 
Principal       
  $ 4,915     $ 230,000  
Unamortized discount      
    (213 )     (15,951 )
Net carrying amount of liability component      
  $ 4,702     $ 214,049  
Carrying amount of equity component      
  $ 35,201     $ 36,850  
 
The following table summarizes the amounts recognized as components of interest expense attributable to the Convertible Notes for the periods presented:

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Contractual interest expense
  $ 55     $ 2,588     $ 3,064     $ 7,763  
Accretion of original issue discount
    43       1,868       2,308       5,477  
Amortization of debt issuance costs
    7       300       396       941  
    $ 105     $ 4,756     $ 5,768     $ 14,181  
 
In connection with the original sale of the Convertible Notes, we entered into convertible note hedge transactions (“Note Hedges”) with respect to shares of our common stock with affiliates of certain of the underwriters of the Convertible Notes (collectively, the “Option Counterparties”). The Note Hedges cover, subject to anti-dilution adjustments, the net shares of our common stock that would be deliverable to converting noteholders in the event of a conversion of the Convertible Notes.
 
We also entered into separate warrant transactions (“Warrants”), whereby we sold to the Option Counterparties warrants to acquire, subject to anti-dilution adjustments, approximately 3,982,680 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $74.25 per share.
 
 
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In August 2011, we entered into a partial unwind transaction with one of the Option Counterparties in which we received cash proceeds of less than $0.1 million. The transaction resulted in a reduction of the number of options outstanding attributable to the Note Hedges as well as a reduction in the number of outstanding Warrants. The effect of this transaction resulted in an increase to additional paid-in capital.
 
8.    Additional Balance Sheet Detail
 
The following table summarizes components of selected balance sheet accounts as of the periods presented:
 
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Other current assets:
           
Tubular inventory and well materials
  $ 3,969     $ 3,600  
Prepaid expenses
    237       633  
    $ 4,206     $ 4,233  
Other assets:
               
Debt issuance costs
  $ 17,660     $ 14,300  
Long-term investments - SERP
    3,674       6,440  
Other
    49       47  
    $ 21,383     $ 20,787  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities:
               
Trade accounts payable
  $ 25,202     $ 33,831  
Drilling costs
    25,285       31,770  
Royalties
    13,140       9,308  
Production and franchise taxes
    5,146       6,012  
Compensation
    6,947       9,631  
Interest
    19,319       2,977  
Other
    3,264       6,132  
    $ 98,303     $ 99,661  
Other liabilities:
               
Asset retirement obligations
  $ 6,019     $ 7,364  
Pension
    1,666       1,766  
Postretirement health care
    2,966       2,976  
Deferred compensation
    3,806       6,952  
Other
    1,200       900  
    $ 15,657     $ 19,958  
 
9.    Fair Value Measurements
 
We apply the authoritative accounting provisions for measuring fair value of both our financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities.  Fair value is an exit price representing the expected amount we would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction with market participants at the measurement date.  We have followed consistent methods and assumptions to estimate the fair values as more fully described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.
 
Our financial instruments that are subject to fair value disclosure consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, derivatives and long-term debt. As of September 30, 2011, the carrying values of all of these financial instruments, except the portion of long-term debt with fixed interest rates, approximated fair value.
 
 
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The following table summarizes the fair value of our long-term debt with fixed interest rates, which is estimated based on the published market prices for the same or similar issues as of the periods presented:
 
   
 
September 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
   
 
Fair
   
Carrying
   
Fair
   
Carrying
 
   
 
Value
   
Value
   
Value
   
Value
 
Senior Notes due 2016  
  $ 315,000     $ 293,281     $ 335,712     $ 292,487  
Senior Notes due 2019  
    279,000       300,000       -       -  
Convertible Notes  
    4,995       4,702       225,975       214,049  
   
  $ 598,995     $ 597,983     $ 561,687     $ 506,536  
 
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
 
Certain financial assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a recurring basis in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following tables summarize the valuation of those assets and liabilities as of the periods presented:
 
   
 
September 30, 2011
 
   
 
Fair Value
   
Fair Value Measurement Classification
 
Description
 
Measurement
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Assets:
 
 
   
 
   
 
       
Publicly traded equity securities  
  $ 3,674     $ 3,674     $ -     $ -  
Commodity derivative assets - current  
    18,336       -       18,336       -  
Commodity derivative assets - noncurrent  
    1,508       -       1,508       -  
   
                               
Liabilities:
                               
Deferred compensation - noncurrent liability  
    (3,802 )     (3,802 )     -       -  
Commodity derivative liabilities - current  
    -       -       -       -  
Totals  
  $ 19,716     $ (128 )   $ 19,844     $ -  

   
 
December 31, 2010
 
   
 
Fair Value
   
Fair Value Measurement Classification
 
Description  
 
Measurement
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Assets:
 
 
   
 
   
 
       
Publicly traded equity securities  
  $ 6,440     $ 6,440     $ -     $ -  
Interest rate swap assets - current  
    1,743       -       1,743       -  
Interest rate swap assets - noncurrent  
    847       -       847       -  
Commodity derivative assets - current  
    15,075       -       15,075       -  
Commodity derivative assets - noncurrent  
    3,042       -       3,042       -  
   
                               
Liabilities:
                               
Deferred compensation - noncurrent liability  
    (6,948 )     (6,948 )     -       -  
Commodity derivative liabilities - current  
    (388 )     -       (388 )     -  
Totals  
  $ 19,811     $ (508 )   $ 20,319     $ -  
 
We used the following methods and assumptions to estimate fair values:
 
 
Publicly traded equity securities: We hold various publicly traded equity securities as assets for funding certain deferred compensation obligations. The fair values are based on quoted market prices, which are level 1 inputs.
 
 
Commodity derivatives: We determine the fair values of our oil and gas derivative instruments based on discounted cash flows derived from third-party quoted forward prices for NYMEX Henry Hub natural gas and West Texas Intermediate crude oil closing prices as of the end of the reporting periods.  We generally use the income approach, using valuation techniques that convert future cash flows to a single discounted value. Each of these is a level 2 input.
 
 
Interest rate swaps: We determine the fair values of our interest rate swaps using an income approach valuation technique that connects future cash flows to a single discounted value. We estimate the fair value of the swaps based on published interest rate yield curves as of the date of the estimate. Each of these is a level 2 input.
 
 
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Deferred compensation: Certain of our deferred compensation obligations are ultimately to be settled in cash based on the underlying fair value of certain publicly traded equity securities. The fair values are based on quoted market prices, which are level 1 inputs.
 
Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements
 
The most significant non-recurring fair value measurements include the fair value of proved properties, tubular inventory and well materials for purposes of impairment testing and the initial determination of asset retirement obligations (“AROs”). The factors used to determine fair value for purposes of impairment testing include, but are not limited to, estimates of proved and probable reserves, future commodity prices, the timing of future production and capital expenditures and a discount rate commensurate with the risk reflective of the lives remaining for the respective oil and gas properties. Because these significant fair value inputs are typically not observable, we have categorized the amounts as level 3 inputs.
 
The determination of the fair value of AROs is based upon regional market and facility specific information. The amount of an ARO and the costs capitalized represent the estimated future cost to satisfy the abandonment obligation using current prices that are escalated by an assumed inflation factor after discounting the future cost back to the date that the abandonment obligation was incurred using a rate commensurate with the risk, which approximates our cost of funds. Because these significant fair value inputs are typically not observable, we have categorized the initial fair value estimates as level 3 inputs.
 
In addition to these non-recurring fair value measurements, we utilized fair value measurements in the determination of the loss on the extinguishment of approximately 98% of our Convertible Notes. In connection with that determination, we were required to allocate the cash paid to repurchase the Convertible Notes to its liability and equity components. The allocation to the liability component was based on the fair value of a comparable debt instrument that has no conversion feature. The residual amount of cash paid to repurchase the Convertible Notes was allocated to the equity component.
 
10.    Commitments and Contingencies
 
Commitments
 
Our most significant commitments consist of the purchase of oil and gas well drilling services, fracturing chemicals and compression services, capacity utilization under firm transportation service agreements and operating lease rentals for equipment and office space, as more fully described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.
 
Contingencies - Legal and Regulatory
 
We are involved, from time to time, in various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business.  While the ultimate results of these proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, our management believes that these claims will not have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations. During the quarter ended September 30, 2011, we recorded a $0.3 million reserve for litigation attributable to certain properties that were previously sold. During 2010, we established a $0.9 million reserve for a litigation matter pertaining to certain properties that remains outstanding as of September 30, 2011. During 2010, we also established a $0.5 million reserve for a sales and use tax audit contingency, which was ultimately resolved during the quarter ended September 30, 2011 for $0.3 million. In addition, as of September 30, 2011, we have an ARO liability of approximately $6.0 million attributable to the plugging of abandoned wells.
 
 
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11.    Shareholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income

 
The following table is a reconciliation of the carrying amounts of total shareholders’ equity attributable to Penn Virginia and shareholders’ equity attributable to the noncontrolling interests in PVG for the periods presented:
 
 
 
Penn Virginia
   
Noncontrolling
             
 
 
Corporation
   
Interests in
   
Total
       
 
 
Shareholders'
   
Discontinued
   
Shareholders'
   
Comprehensive
 
 
 
Equity
   
Operations
   
Equity
   
Income (Loss)
 
Balance as of December 31, 2010
  $ 980,276     $ -     $ 980,276        
Dividends paid ($0.16875 per share)
    (7,736 )     -       (7,736 )      
Other changes to shareholders' equity
    6,697       -       6,697        
Comprehensive income:
                             
Net loss
    (104,976 )     -       (104,976 )   $ (104,976 )
Other, net of tax
    102       -       102       102  
Balance as of September 30, 2011
  $ 874,363     $ -     $ 874,363     $ (104,874 )
Balance as of December 31, 2009
  $ 908,088     $ 329,911     $ 1,237,999          
Dividends paid ($0.16875 per share)
    (7,700 )     -       (7,700 )        
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders
    -       (49,566 )     (49,566 )        
Sale of PVG units, net of tax
    82,102       70,188       152,290          
Deconsolidation of PVG
    -       (382,324 )     (382,324 )        
Other changes to shareholders' equity
    6,061       3,119       9,180          
Comprehensive income:
                               
Net income
    14,514       28,090       42,604     $ 42,604  
Hedging reclassification adjustment
    -       582       582       582  
Other, net of tax
    (174 )     -       (174 )     (174 )
Balance as of September 30, 2010
  $ 1,002,891     $ -     $ 1,002,891     $ 43,012  
 
12.    Share-Based Compensation
 
Our stock compensation plans permit the grant of incentive and nonqualified stock options, common stock, deferred common stock units, restricted stock and restricted stock units to our employees and directors.  Generally, stock options granted under our stock compensation plans vest over a three-year period, with one-third vesting in each year. Common stock and deferred common stock units granted under our stock compensation plans are vested immediately, and we recognize compensation expense related to those grants on the grant date.  Restricted stock and restricted stock units granted under our stock compensation plans vest over a three-year period, with one-third vesting in each year. We recognize compensation expense related to our stock compensation plans in the General and administrative expenses caption on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. The following table summarizes the share-based compensation expense for the periods presented:
 
   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Stock option plans
  $ 1,354     $ 1,319     $ 4,141     $ 4,704  
Common, deferred and restricted stock and  restricted stock unit plans
    466       392       1,488       1,696  
    $ 1,820     $ 1,711     $ 5,629     $ 6,400  
 
13.    Restructuring Activities
 
During August 2011, we initiated an organizational restructuring due primarily to our decision to exit the Arkoma Basin and to consolidate certain operations functions to our Houston, Texas location. This restructuring resulted in the termination of approximately 40 employees, most of whom were based out of our Tulsa, Oklahoma office, as well as certain corporate positions in connection with a reallocation of administrative functions. In addition, we expect to close our regional office in Tulsa, Oklahoma during the fourth quarter of 2011.
 
 
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During 2009 and 2010, we implemented an organization restructuring in connection with our transformation to a pure play development, exploration and production company. The restructuring resulted in the termination of approximately 30 employees and the transfer of certain corporate and division operations functions from our former Kingsport, Tennessee location to our Houston, Texas and Pittsburgh and Radnor, Pennsylvania locations.  We incurred special termination benefit costs, relocation costs and other incremental costs associated with staffing and expanding our office locations. Amounts incurred during the periods ended during 2010 are solely attributable to this restructuring.
 
The following table summarizes the costs incurred by each restructuring action for the nine months ended September 30, 2011:

   
Mid-Continent
    2009/2010        
   
Organization
   
Organization
       
   
Restructuring
   
Restructuring
   
Total
 
Termination benefits
  $ 1,451     $ -     $ 1,451  
Employee and office relocation costs
    101       71       172  
    $ 1,552     $ 71     $ 1,623  
 
These restructuring charges are included in the General and administrative expenses caption on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and are comprised of the following for the periods presented:

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Termination benefits
  $ 1,451     $ -     $ 1,451     $ 867  
Employee and office relocation costs
    102       527       172       1,202  
Other incremental costs
    -       260       -       865  
Facility lease-related charges
    -       -       -       3,500  
    $ 1,553     $ 787     $ 1,623     $ 6,434  
 
The following table summarizes our restructuring-related obligations as of and for the nine months ended September 30:
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 64     $ 529  
Termination benefits accrued
    1,451       867  
Employee, office and other costs accrued
    172       5,567  
Cash payments
    (420 )     (6,963 )
Balance at end of period
  $ 1,267     $ -  
 
14.    Impairments
 
The following table summarizes impairment charges recorded during the periods presented:

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Oil and gas properties
  $ -     $ 32,627     $ 71,071     $ 32,627  
Other
    -       2,500       -       3,624  
    $ -     $ 35,127     $ 71,071     $ 36,251  
 
During the three months ended June 30, 2011, we recognized an impairment of our Arkoma Basin assets which was triggered by the expected disposition of these high-cost gas properties. As disclosed in Note 3, we completed the sale of these properties in August 2011. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, we recognized impairment charges with respect to certain coal bed methane properties in the Mid-Continent region due to market declines in spot and future oil and gas prices, and also recognized impairment charges attributable to certain tubular inventory and well materials triggered primarily by declines in asset quality.
 
 
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15.    Interest Expense
 
The following table summarizes the components of interest expense for the periods presented:

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Interest on borrowings and related fees
  $ 13,581     $ 10,758     $ 37,448     $ 32,245  
Accretion on original issue discount
    315       1,986       3,103       6,097  
Amortization of debt issuance costs
    747       883       2,709       2,992  
Capitalized interest
    (437 )     (438 )     (1,427 )     (1,155 )
Other, net
    -       9       -       11  
    $ 14,206     $ 13,198     $ 41,833     $ 40,190  
 
16.    Earnings per Share
 
The following table provides a reconciliation of the components used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the periods presented:

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
 
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Loss from continuing operations
  $ (6,718 )   $ (30,159 )   $ (104,976 )   $ (40,490 )
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax 1
    -       -       -       33,482  
Gain on sale of discontinued operations
    -       -       -       49,612  
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
    -       -       -       (28,090 )
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders
  $ (6,718 )   $ (30,159 )   $ (104,976 )   $ 14,514  
Less: Portion of subsidiary net income allocated to undistributed share-basd compensation awards, net of tax
    -       -       -       (28 )
     $ (6,718 )   $ (30,159 )   $ (104,976 )   $ 14,486  
                                 
Weighted-average shares, basic
    45,817       45,591       45,758       45,534  
Effect of dilutive securities 2
    -       -       -       199  
Weighted-average shares, diluted
    45,817       45,591       45,758       45,733  

1
For purposes of determining earnings per share, net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, which is fully attributable to PVG's operations, is applied against income from discontinued operations.                
2
For both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, approximately 0.1 million potentially dilutive securities, including the Convertible Notes, stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units, had the effect of being anti-dilutive and were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per common share.  
 
 
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17.    Discontinued Operations
 
Prior to June 2010, we indirectly owned partner interests in Penn Virginia Resource Partners, L.P. (“PVR”), a publicly traded limited partnership formed by us in 2001. Our ownership interests in PVR were held principally through our general and limited partner interests in PVG. During June 2010, we disposed of our remaining ownership interests in PVG and, indirectly, our interests in PVR.
 
Income from discontinued operations represents the results of operations of PVG, which include the results of operations of PVR. Previously, the results of operations of PVG and PVR were presented as our coal and natural resource management and natural gas midstream segments. The table below reflects the results of operations of PVG for the periods presented.

   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
         
 
2011
   
2010
 
Revenues
  $ -     $ 303,206  
           
               
Income from discontinued operations before taxes        
  $ -     $ 36,832  
Income tax expense 1          
    -       (3,350 )
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes        
  $ -     $ 33,482  

1
Determined by applying the effective tax rate attributable to discontinued operations to the income from discontinued operationsless noncontrolling interests that are fully attributable to PVG's operations.
 
During the third quarter of 2011, we terminated certain agreements under which PVR provided marketing and gas gathering and processing services to us. We continue to sell gas to PVR for resale at PVR’s Crossroads plant in east Texas.
 
 
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Forward-Looking Statements
 
Certain statements contained herein that are not descriptions of historical facts are “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, or Exchange Act.  Because such statements include risks, uncertainties and contingencies, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  These risks, uncertainties and contingencies include, but are not limited to, the following:
 
 
the volatility of commodity prices for natural gas, natural gas liquids and oil;
 
 
our ability to develop, explore for, acquire and replace oil and gas reserves and sustain production;
 
 
any impairments, write-downs or write-offs of our reserves or assets;
 
 
the projected demand for and supply of natural gas, natural gas liquids and oil;
 
 
reductions in the borrowing base under our revolving credit facility;
 
 
our ability to contract for drilling rigs, supplies and services at reasonable costs;
 
 
our ability to obtain adequate pipeline transportation capacity for our oil and gas production at reasonable costs and to sell the production at, or at reasonable discounts to, market prices;
 
 
the uncertainties inherent in projecting future rates of production for our wells and the extent to which actual production differs from estimated proved oil and gas reserves;
 
 
drilling and operating risks;
 
 
our ability to compete effectively against other independent and major oil and natural gas companies;
 
 
uncertainties related to expected benefits from acquisitions of oil and natural gas properties;
 
 
environmental liabilities that are not covered by an effective indemnity or insurance;
 
 
the timing of receipt of necessary regulatory permits;
 
 
the effect of commodity and financial derivative arrangements;
 
 
our ability to maintain adequate financial liquidity and to access adequate levels of capital on reasonable terms;
 
 
the occurrence of unusual weather or operating conditions, including force majeure events;
 
 
our ability to retain or attract senior management and key technical employees;
 
 
counterparty risk related to their ability to meet their future obligations;
 
 
changes in governmental regulations or enforcement practices, especially with respect to environmental, health and safety matters;
 
 
uncertainties relating to general domestic and international economic and political conditions; and
 
 
other risks set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.
 
Additional information concerning these and other factors can be found in our press releases and public periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Many of the factors that will determine our future results are beyond the ability of management to control or predict. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s views only as of the date hereof.  We undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
 
 
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Item 2    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
The following discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of Penn Virginia Corporation and its subsidiaries (“Penn Virginia,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”) should be read in conjunction with our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in Item 1. All dollar amounts presented in the tables that follow are in thousands unless otherwise indicated.
 
Overview of Business
 
We are an independent oil and gas company engaged primarily in the development, exploration and production of natural gas and oil in various domestic onshore regions.  We have a geographically diverse asset base with core areas of operations in Texas, Appalachia, the Mid-Continent and Mississippi regions of the United States.  As of June 30, 2011, we had proved natural gas and oil reserves of approximately 892 billion cubic feet equivalent, or Bcfe, adjusted for the sale of our Arkoma Basin properties in August 2011 as discussed below. Our current operations include primarily the drilling of unconventional development opportunities and exploratory prospects.
 
The primary development play types that we are currently focused on include the Eagle Ford Shale play in South Texas and the horizontal Granite Wash play in the Mid-Continent. We recently drilled several exploratory wells in the Marcellus Shale play in Appalachia and plan to drill additional wells in 2012 in order to determine whether our leasehold acreage position will support a development program.
 
The following table sets forth certain summary operating and financial statistics for the periods presented:

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
 
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Total production (MMcfe)  
    11,947       13,280       35,817       34,093  
Daily production (MMcfe per day)  
    129.9       144.3       131.2       124.9  
   
                               
Realized prices per Mcfe, as reported  
  $ 6.86     $ 5.15     $ 6.22     $ 5.50  
Realized prices per Mcfe, adjusted for derivatives
  $ 7.33     $ 5.70     $ 6.68     $ 6.24  
   
                               
Product revenues, as reported  
  $ 81,994     $ 68,331     $ 222,696     $ 187,387  
Product revenues, as adjusted for derivatives  
  $ 87,601     $ 75,763     $ 239,180     $ 212,644  
   
                               
Operating loss  
  $ (9,031 )   $ (53,053 )   $ (118,273 )   $ (73,839 )
Interest expense  
  $ 14,206     $ 13,198     $ 41,833     $ 40,190  
   
                               
Cash provided by operating activities  
  $ 39,405     $ 23,206     $ 103,164     $ 68,875  
Cash paid for capital expenditures  
  $ 107,193     $ 145,629     $ 318,274     $ 313,710  
   
                               
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period  
                  $ 3,577     $ 204,452  
Debt outstanding, net of discounts, at end of period
                  $ 612,983     $ 504,524  
Credit available under revolving credit facility at end of period 1
                  $ 283,600     $ 299,268  
   
                               
Net development wells drilled  
    9.4       11.7       23.8       32.5  
Net exploratory wells drilled  
    0.1       1.2       6.5       2.2  

1 As reduced by outstanding borrowings and letters of credit.
 
 
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Key Developments
 
Through the date of filing this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the following general business developments and corporate actions had an impact on the financial reporting and disclosure of our results of operations and financial position: (i) drilling results in the Eagle Ford Shale, Marcellus Shale and Granite Wash plays, (ii) selling our Arkoma Basin assets and related restructuring activities, (iii) entering into a new five-year revolving credit facility, or Revolver, (iv) acquiring properties in the Eagle Ford Shale play and (v) offering and selling $300 million of our 7.25% Senior Notes due 2019, or 2019 Senior Notes, together with the tender offer to repurchase our 4.50% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012, or Convertible Notes.
 
Drilling Results and Future Development
 
During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, we drilled a total of 30.3 net wells, including 17.5 net wells in the Eagle Ford Shale, 4.3 net wells in the Marcellus Shale and 8.5 net wells in the Mid-Continent region, primarily in the Granite Wash.
 
Through October 2011, we have drilled 26 Eagle Ford Shale wells. A total of 20 (16.7 net) have been turned in line and are producing at an average peak gross rate of approximately 1,012 barrels of oil equivalent per day, or BOEPD. The natural gas associated with these wells is yielding approximately 145 barrels of natural gas liquids, or NGLs, per million cubic feet, or MMcf. In June 2011, our natural gas midstream service provider connected our wells in the northern portion of our Eagle Ford Shale acreage to its pipeline and processing facilities resulting in the recognition of sales revenue associated with NGLs and residue gas production. We expect that the wells in the southern portion of our acreage will be connected in November 2011. We expect to continue drilling in this region for the remainder of 2011 and beyond. In July 2011, we extended our agreement with a hydraulic fracturing services contractor to provide these services in the Eagle Ford Shale, as well as other plays in East Texas and Oklahoma, through July 2012. We have allocated approximately $85 million during the fourth quarter of 2011 for development drilling capital expenditures primarily in the Eagle Ford Shale.
 
In 2011, we drilled four and completed three horizontal test wells in the Marcellus Shale located in the central portion of our approximately 35,000 net acreage position in Potter and Tioga counties, Pennsylvania. The completed wells resulted in an average rate that ranged from 1.7 to 2.7 MMcf per day over a 72-hour test period. These wells are now connected to a pipeline, and production began in October 2011. Completion of the fourth well has been deferred. We will monitor long-term production to determine if the reserves can support a development program in this immediate area. We are also evaluating alternative drilling techniques with respect to the direction of the laterals and completion procedures in this relatively undeveloped geological area. We plan to apply these new techniques to the drilling and completion of two horizontal test wells in 2012.
 
In the Mid-Continent region, we successfully completed 5.8 net development wells in the Granite Wash. We plan to continue our Granite Wash development program in this region, primarily as a non-operator. Our exploratory program resulted in 4 dry holes (2.7 net) at an aggregate cost of $18.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2011. We do not plan any further exploratory activities in the Mid-Continent region during 2011.
 
Disposition of Arkoma Basin Properties and Related Restructuring Action
 
In August 2011, we sold a substantial portion of our Arkoma Basin assets for approximately $30 million, excluding transaction costs and subject to customary purchase and sale adjustments. We recognized an insignificant gain in connection with the transaction in the third quarter of 2011, following an impairment of approximately $71 million in the second quarter of 2011. The sale, which was effective July 1, 2011, included primarily natural gas and coal bed methane properties of approximately 73,000 net acres in Oklahoma and Texas with proved reserves of approximately 35.8 Bcfe as well as related inventory and equipment. Additional post-closing adjustments, which we expect to be immaterial, may be recognized during the fourth quarter of 2011. On an annual basis, these properties represent production of approximately 3 Bcfe.
 
During August 2011, we initiated an organizational restructuring due primarily to our decision to exit the Arkoma Basin and to consolidate certain operations functions to our Houston, Texas location. This restructuring and consolidation resulted in the termination of approximately 40 employees, most of whom were based out of our Tulsa, Oklahoma office, as well as certain corporate positions in connection with a reallocation of administrative functions. In addition, we plan to close our regional office in Tulsa, Oklahoma during the fourth quarter of 2011.
 
Completion of a New Credit Facility
 
In August 2011, we entered into the Revolver which provides for a $300 million revolving commitment, including a $20 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit. The Revolver has a borrowing base of $380 million which takes into account the Arkoma Basin sale discussed above. There is an accordion feature that allows us to increase the commitment up to the lower of the borrowing base or $600 million upon receiving additional commitments from one or more lenders. The financial covenant that determines the permitted leverage ratio (net debt divided by Adjusted EBITDAX, as defined in the Revolver) increased to 4.5 through periods ending on or before June 30, 2013, after which it will be 4.0.
 
 
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The Revolver is guaranteed by Penn Virginia and all of our material subsidiaries, or Guarantor Subsidiaries. The obligations under the Revolver are secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of our proved oil and gas reserves and a pledge of the equity interests in the Guarantor Subsidiaries. The Revolver will mature in August 2016.
 
Property Acquisitions
 
During 2011, we acquired approximately 7,300 net Eagle Ford Shale acres in Gonzales County, Texas for approximately $27 million. This acreage is in close proximity to the Eagle Ford Shale acreage that we acquired during 2010. We are the operator of the acquired acreage with an average working interest of approximately 81%. As of October 31, 2011, our leasehold position in the Eagle Ford Shale is approximately 17,900 gross acres (14,700 net). We continue efforts to expand our Eagle Ford Shale position in Gonzales County and other prospective areas in the play through additional leasing and selective acquisitions.
 
Senior Note Offering and Tender Offer to Repurchase Convertible Notes
 
In April 2011, we completed the offering of our 2019 Senior Notes. Total proceeds received from the offering were $293.5 million, net of underwriting and debt issuance costs. We used $237.1 million of the proceeds to repurchase approximately 98% of our Convertible Notes plus accrued interest, and we have a total of $4.9 million (principal amount) of Convertible Notes currently outstanding. We used the remainder of the proceeds to provide working capital for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures.
 
 
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Results of Operations
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2011 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2010
 
The following table sets forth a summary of certain operating and financial performance for the periods presented:
 
   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Favorable
       
   
2011
   
2010
   
(Unfavorable)
   
% Change
 
Total Production:
                       
Natural gas (MMcf)
    8,051       10,890       (2,838 )     (26 )%
Crude oil (MBbl)
    427       189       238       126 %
NGL (MBbl)
    222       210       13       6 %
Total production (MMcfe)
    11,947       13,280       (1,333 )     (10 )%
                                 
Realized prices, before derivatives:
                               
Natural gas ($/Mcf)
  $ 4.24     $ 4.36     $ (0.12 )     (3 )%
Crude oil ($/Bbl)
    87.03       70.97       16.06       23 %
NGL ($/Bbl)
    48.00       35.57       12.43       35 %
Total ($/Mcfe)
  $ 6.86     $ 5.15     $ 1.71       33 %
                                 
Revenues
                               
Natural gas
  $ 34,171     $ 47,476     $ (13,305 )     (28 )%
Crude oil
    37,147       13,396       23,751       177 %
NGL
    10,676       7,459       3,217       43 %
Total product revenues
    81,994       68,331       13,663       20 %
Gain on sales of property and equipment
    71       280       (209 )     (75 )%
Other income
    1,288       342       946       277 %
Total revenues
    83,353       68,953       14,400       21 %
                                 
Operating Expenses
                               
Lease operating
    8,458       9,256       798       9 %
Gathering, processing and transportation
    2,952       3,625       673       19 %
Production and ad valorem taxes
    3,391       5,309       1,918       36 %
General and administrative
    12,635       13,445       810       6 %
Exploration
    19,303       22,020       2,717       12 %
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    45,345       33,224       (12,121 )     (36 )%
Impairments
    -       35,127       35,127    
NM
 
Other
    300       -       (300 )  
NM
 
Total operating expenses
    92,384       122,006       29,622       24 %
                                 
Operating loss
    (9,031 )     (53,053 )     44,022       83 %
Other income (expense)
                               
Interest expense
    (14,206 )     (13,198 )     (1,008 )     (8 )%
Loss on extinguishment of debt
    (1,165 )     -       (1,165 )  
NM
 
Derivatives
    11,498       15,113       (3,615 )     (24 )%
Other
    61       342       (281 )     (82 )%
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes
    (12,843 )     (50,796 )     37,953    
NM
 
Income tax benefit
    6,125       20,637       (14,512 )     (70 )%
Loss from continuing operations
  $ (6,718 )   $ (30,159 )   $ 23,441    
NM
 

NM - Not meaningful                
 
 
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Production

The following tables set forth a summary of our total and daily production volumes by geographical region for the periods presented:

    
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Favorable
   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Favorable
       
   
2011
   
2010
   
(Unfavorable)
   
2011
   
2010
   
(Unfavorable)
   
% Change
 
   
(MMcfe)
         
(MMcfe per day)
             
Texas
    4,908       4,024       884       53.3       43.7       9.6       22 %
Appalachia
    2,277       2,704       (427 )     24.8       29.4       (4.6 )     (16 )%
Mid-Continent
    3,201       4,474       (1,273 )     34.8       48.6       (13.8 )     (28 )%
Mississippi
    1,561       2,078       (517 )     17.0       22.6       (5.6 )     (25 )%
Total production
    11,947       13,280       (1,333 )     129.9       144.3       (14.4 )     (10 )%
 
The decline in total production was due primarily to the lack of any significant natural gas drilling since mid-2010 and the subsequent natural production declines as well as the effect of the sale of our Arkoma Basin properties. The natural gas production decline was partially offset by an increase in oil and NGL production attributable to our drilling activity in the Eagle Ford Shale. While higher than the prior year period, NGL production in the Granite Wash during the 2011 period has been adversely impacted since July 2011 by a fire at a third-party processing plant. Approximately 33% of total production on an equivalent basis in the three months ended September 30, 2011 was attributable to oil and NGLs, an increase of 63% compared to the corresponding period in 2010. The shift in production mix reflects our focus on emerging oil and liquids-rich plays in the Eagle Ford Shale in Texas and the Mid-Continent region. During the quarter ended September 30, 2011, our Eagle Ford Shale production represented 17% of our total production. We had no Eagle Ford Shale production in 2010.

Product Revenues and Prices

The following tables set forth a summary of our revenues and prices per Mcfe by geographical region for the periods presented:
 
   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Favorable
   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Favorable
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
(Unfavorable)
   
2011
   
2010
   
(Unfavorable)
 
                     
($ per Mcfe)
       
Texas
  $ 43,380     $ 18,718     $ 24,662     $ 8.84     $ 4.65     $ 4.19  
Appalachia
    9,517       11,796       (2,279 )     4.18       4.36       (0.18 )
Mid-Continent
    21,992       28,244       (6,252 )     6.87       6.31       0.56  
Mississippi
    7,105       9,573       (2,468 )     4.55       4.61       (0.06 )
Total revenues
  $ 81,994     $ 68,331     $ 13,663     $ 6.86     $ 5.15     $ 1.71  
 
As illustrated below, oil and NGL production volume coupled with improved oil and NGL pricing were the significant factors for increasing revenues. The increase was partially offset by lower natural gas production volume and prices. The following table provides an analysis of the change in our revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2011 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2010:
 
   
Revenue Variance Due to
 
   
Volume
   
Price
   
Total
 
Natural gas
  $ (12,374 )   $ (931 )   $ (13,305 )
Crude oil
    16,895       6,856       23,751  
NGL
    453       2,764       3,217  
    $ 4,974     $ 8,689     $ 13,663  
 
Effects of Derivatives
 
As part of our risk management strategy, we use derivative instruments to hedge against fluctuations in natural gas and oil prices. We received $5.6 million and $7.4 million in net cash settlements from commodity derivatives in the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010.
 
 
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The following table reconciles natural gas and crude oil revenues to realized prices, as adjusted for derivative activities, for the periods presented:
 
   
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Favorable
       
   
 
2011
   
2010
   
(Unfavorable)
   
% Change
 
Natural gas revenues as reported  
  $ 34,171     $ 47,476     $ (13,305 )     (28 )%
Cash settlements on natural gas derivatives, net  
    5,075       7,497       (2,422 )     (32 )%
Natural gas revenues adjusted for derivatives  
  $ 39,246     $ 54,973     $ (15,727 )     (29 )%
Natural gas prices per Mcf, as reported  
  $ 4.24     $ 4.36     $ (0.12 )     (3 )%
Cash settlements on natural gas derivatives per Mcf
    0.63       0.69       (0.06 )     (8 )%
Natural gas prices per Mcf adjusted for derivatives  
  $ 4.87     $ 5.05     $ (0.18 )     (4 )%
Crude oil revenues as reported  
  $ 37,147     $ 13,396     $ 23,751       177 %
Cash settlements on crude oil derivatives, net  
    532       (65 )     597       918 %
Crude oil revenues adjusted for derivatives  
  $ 37,679     $ 13,331     $ 24,348       183 %
Crude oil prices per Bbl, as reported  
  $ 87.03     $ 70.97     $ 16.06       23 %
Cash settlements on crude oil derivatives per Bbl
    1.25       (0.34 )     1.59       462 %
Crude oil prices per Bbl adjusted for derivatives  
  $ 88.28     $ 70.63     $ 17.65       25 %
 
Gain on Sales of Property and Equipment
 
We recognized several individually insignificant gains on the sale of property, equipment, tubular inventory and well materials during both the 2011 and 2010 periods. The 2011 period includes an insignificant gain on the sale of a substantial portion of our Arkoma Basin assets in August 2011.
 
Other Income
 
During the quarter ended September 30, 2011, we received a settlement of $1.3 million from a partner attributable to oil and gas properties that we previously held in Appalachia.
 
Operating Expenses
 
The following table summarizes certain of our operating expenses per Mcfe for the periods presented:

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Favorable
       
   
2011
   
2010
   
(Unfavorable)
   
% Change
 
Lease operating
  $ 0.71     $ 0.70     $ (0.01 )     (2 )%
Gathering, processing and transportation
    0.25       0.27       0.02       9 %
Production and ad valorem taxes
    0.28       0.40       0.12       29 %
General and administrative
    1.06       1.01       (0.05 )     (5 )%
General and administrative excluding share-based compensation and restructuring charges
    0.78       0.82       0.04       5 %
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    3.80       2.50       (1.30 )     (52 )%
 
Lease Operating
 
Lease operating expense decreased on an absolute basis in the 2011 period due primarily to the impact of lower overall production volumes as well as lower maintenance, compression and workover costs, partially offset by higher environmental, water disposal and employee-related costs. However, lease operating expenses increased marginally on a per unit basis during the 2011 period. A portion of the decline in volumes is attributable to the sale of our Arkoma Basin assets.
 
Gathering, Processing and Transportation
 
Gathering, processing and transportation charges decreased during the 2011 period due to overall lower production volumes, partially offset by higher processing costs associated with NGLs. The production of NGLs during the 2011 period represents a significantly larger proportion of the total production volume compared to the 2010 period.
 
 
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Production and Ad Valorem Taxes
 
Production and ad valorem taxes decreased during the 2011 period due to a property tax recovery of $1.2 million attributable to wells in West Virginia as well as the effects of lower production volumes. As a percentage of product revenue, production and ad valorem taxes decreased to 4.1% during the 2011 period from 7.8% during the 2010 period.
 
General and Administrative
 
The following table sets forth the components of general and administrative expenses for the periods presented:

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Favorable
       
   
2011
   
2010
   
(Unfavorable)
   
% Change
 
Recurring general and administrative expenses
  $ 9,262     $ 10,947     $ 1,685       15 %
Share-based compensation
    1,820       1,711       (109 )     (6 )%
Restructuring expenses
    1,553       787       (766 )     (97 )%
    $ 12,635     $ 13,445     $ 810       6 %
 
Recurring general and administrative expenses decreased due to lower employee headcount and lower support costs resulting from restructuring actions taken during 2010. Share-based compensation charges increased during the 2011 period due primarily to a significant portion of the expense for the 2010 awards being accelerated in the first quarter as a result of retirement eligibility. Restructuring expenses during both the 2011 and 2010 periods includes termination benefits and office and employee relocation costs.
 
Exploration
 
The following table sets forth the components of exploration expenses for the periods presented:

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Favorable
       
   
2011
   
2010
   
(Unfavorable)
   
% Change
 
Dry hole costs
  $ 340     $ 9,032     $ 8,692    
NM
 
Geological and geophysical costs
    2,899       4,088       1,189       29 %
Unproved leasehold amortization
    11,036       7,951       (3,085 )     (39 )%
Drilling rig charges
    4,778       -       (4,778 )  
NM
 
Other, primarily delay rentals
    250       949       699       74 %
    $ 19,303     $ 22,020     $ 2,717       12 %
 
The decrease in 2011 is due primarily to lower dry hole and geological and geophysical costs during the 2011 period partially offset by higher amortization of unproved leaseholds and rig-related charges that we incurred during the 2011 period in connection with the temporary suspension of our exploratory drilling program in the Marcellus Shale.

Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (DD&A)
 
The following tables set forth the components of DD&A and the nature of the variances for the periods presented:
 
   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Favorable
       
   
2011
   
2010
   
(Unfavorable)
   
% Change
 
Depletion
  $ 44,146     $ 31,833     $ (12,313 )     (39 )%
Depreciation - Oil and gas operations
    600       621       21       3 %
Depreciation - Corporate
    494       659       165       25 %
Amortization
    105       111       6       5 %
    $ 45,345     $ 33,224     $ (12,121 )     (36 )%
 
       
 
DD&A Variance Due to
 
       
 
Production
   
Rates
   
Total
 
Three months ended September 30, 2011 compared to 2010    
  $ 3,336     $ (15,457 )   $ (12,121 )
 
 
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Higher depletion during the 2011 period is due primarily to finding and development costs attributable to our Eagle Ford Shale oil wells. Our average depletion rate increased to $3.70 per Mcfe for the 2011 period from $2.40 per Mcfe for the 2010 period. The higher rate during the 2011 period reflects the continued shift toward liquids production.
 
Impairments
 
The following table summarizes the impairments recorded for the periods presented:
 
   
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Favorable
   
   
 
2011
   
2010
   
(Unfavorable)
 
% Change
Oil and gas properties  
  $ -     $ 32,627     $ 32,627  
NM
Other   
    -       2,500       2,500  
NM
   
  $ -     $ 35,127     $ 35,127  
NM
 
During the 2010 period, we recognized impairment charges with respect to certain coal bed methane properties in the Mid-Continent region due to market declines in spot and future oil and gas prices. We also recorded impairment charges attributable to certain tubular inventory and well materials triggered primarily by declines in asset quality.
 
Other
 
During the 2011 period, we recorded a $0.3 million reserve for litigation attributable to properties that were previously sold.
 
Interest Expense
 
The following table summarizes the components of our total interest expense for the periods presented:

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Favorable
       
   
2011
   
2010
   
(Unfavorable)
   
% Change
 
Interest on borrowings and related fees
  $ 13,581     $ 10,758     $ (2,823 )     (26 )%
Accretion of original issue discount
    315       1,986       1,671       84 %
Amortization of debt issuance costs
    747       883       136       15 %
Capitalized interest
    (437 )     (438 )     (1 )     (0 )%
Other, net
    -       9       9    
NM
 
    $ 14,206     $ 13,198     $ (1,008 )     (8 )%
 
The issuance of the 2019 Senior Notes at 7.25% and borrowings under the Revolver, offset by the repurchase of approximately 98% of the outstanding Convertible Notes with an effective interest rate at 8.5%, added approximately $108 million to the net principal amount of debt outstanding. Accordingly, interest expense increased due to higher average amounts of debt outstanding partially offset by lower effective interest rates.
 
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
 
We recognized $1.2 million in August 2011 attributable to the issuance of the Revolver and a change in the composition of the bank syndicate.
 
Derivatives
 
The following table summarizes the components of our derivative income for the periods presented:
 
   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Favorable
       
   
2011
   
2010
   
(Unfavorable)
   
% Change
 
Oil and gas derivative unrealized derivative gain
  $ 5,686     $ 5,949     $ (263 )     (4 )%
Oil and gas derivative realized gain
    5,607       7,433       (1,826 )     (25 )%
Interest rate swap unrealized gain (loss)
    (2,715 )     2,361       (5,076 )  
NM
 
Interest rate swap realized gain (loss)
    2,920       (630 )     3,550    
NM
 
    $ 11,498     $ 15,113     $ (3,615 )     (24 )%
 
 
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We received cash settlements of $8.5 million during the three months ended September 30, 2011 and $6.8 million during the comparable period in 2010. The amount received during the 2011 period includes $2.9 million attributable to the termination of our interest rate swap.
 
Other
 
Other income decreased during the 2011 period due primarily to lower interest income earned on average cash balances.
 
Income Tax Expense
 
The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2011 was 47.7% compared to 40.6% for the 2010 period. Due to operating losses incurred during the 2011 period, we recognized an income tax benefit. In addition, the effective tax rate for the 2011 period includes a deferred tax asset valuation allowance due primarily to the inability to recognize a tax benefit for certain state net operating losses.
 
 
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010
 
The following table sets forth a summary of certain operating and financial performance for the periods presented:
 
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
   
Favorable
       
   
2011
   
2010
   
(Unfavorable)
   
% Change
 
Total Production:
                       
Natural gas (MMcf)
    26,646       28,590       (1,944 )     (7 )%
Crude oil (MBbl)
    833       522       311       60 %
NGL (MBbl)
    695       395       300       76 %
Total production (MMcfe)
    35,817       34,093       1,724       5 %
                                 
Realized prices, before derivatives:
                               
Natural gas ($/Mcf)
  $ 4.27     $ 4.70     $ (0.43 )     (9 )%
Crude oil ($/Bbl)
    90.33       72.96       17.37       24 %
NGL ($/Bbl)
    48.56       37.96       10.60       28 %
Total ($/Mcfe)
  $ 6.22     $ 5.50     $ 0.72       13 %
                                 
Revenues
                               
Natural gas
  $ 113,660     $ 134,283     $ (20,623 )     (15 )%
Crude oil
    75,278       38,117       37,161       97 %
NGL
    33,758       14,987       18,771       125 %
Total product revenues
    222,696       187,387       35,309       19 %
Gain on sales of property and equipment
    523       616       (93 )     (15 )%
Other income
    2,335       2,116       219       10 %
Total revenues
    225,554       190,119       35,435       19 %
                                 
Operating Expenses
                               
Lease operating
    29,522       27,148       (2,374 )     (9 )%
Gathering, processing and transportation
    11,261       10,165       (1,096 )     (11 )%
Production and ad valorem taxes
    11,289       12,684       1,395       11 %
General and administrative
    38,941       44,297       5,356       12 %
Exploration
    68,219       37,590       (30,629 )     (81 )%
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    113,224       95,358       (17,866 )     (19 )%
Impairments
    71,071       36,251       (34,820 )     (96 )%
Other
    300       465       165       35 %
Total operating expenses
    343,827       263,958       (79,869 )     (30 )%
                                 
Operating loss
    (118,273 )     (73,839 )     (44,434 )     (60 )%
Other income (expense)
                               
Interest expense
    (41,833 )     (40,190 )     (1,643 )     (4 )%
Loss on extinguishment of debt
    (25,403 )     -       (25,403 )  
NM
 
Derivatives
    19,827       44,410       (24,583 )     (55 )%
Other
    334       2,105       (1,771 )     (84 )%
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes
    (165,348 )     (67,514 )     (97,834 )     (145 )%
Income tax benefit
    60,372       27,024       33,348       123 %
Loss from continuing operations
    (104,976 )     (40,490 )     (64,486 )     (159 )%
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
    -       33,482       (33,482 )  
NM
 
Gain on sale of discontinued operations
    -       49,612       (49,612 )  
NM
 
Net income (loss)
    (104,976 )     42,604       (147,580 )  
NM
 
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
    -       (28,090 )     28,090    
NM
 
Income (loss) attributable to Penn Virginia Corporation
  $ (104,976 )   $ 14,514     $ (119,490 )  
NM
 

NM - Not meaningful                
 
 
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Production

The following tables set forth a summary of our total and daily production volumes by geographical region for the periods presented:
 
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
   
Favorable
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
   
Favorable
       
   
2011
   
2010
   
(Unfavorable)
   
2011
   
2010
   
(Unfavorable)
   
% Change
 
   
(MMcfe)
         
(MMcfe per day)
             
Texas
    12,958       9,225       3,733       47.5       33.8       13.7       40 %
Appalachia
    6,892       7,891       (999 )     25.2       28.9       (3.7 )     (13 )%
Mid-Continent
    10,850       11,188       (338 )     39.8       41.0       (1.2 )     (3 )%
Mississippi
    5,117       5,494       (377 )     18.7       20.1       (1.4 )     (7 )%
Gulf Coast (Divested)
    -       295       (295 )     -       1.1       (1.1 )     (100 )%
Total production
    35,817       34,093       1,724       131.2       124.9       6.3       5 %
 
The increase in total production was due primarily to the increase in oil and NGL production attributable to our drilling activity in the Eagle Ford Shale. The increase in oil and NGL production was partially offset by a decline in natural gas production attributable to the lack of any significant natural gas drilling since mid-2010 and the subsequent natural production declines. Approximately 26% of total production on an equivalent basis in the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was attributable to oil and NGLs, an increase of 67% compared to the corresponding period in 2010. The shift in production mix reflects our focus on emerging oil and liquids-rich plays in the Eagle Ford Shale in Texas and the Mid-Continent region. Oil and NGL production comprised over 41% and 35% of our total production in Texas and the Mid-Continent regions, respectively, through the first nine months of 2011. Our Eagle Ford Shale production was initiated during the first quarter of 2011 and continues to grow and represent an increasingly significant component of our total production. We anticipate that this shift in production mix will continue.

Product Revenues and Prices

The following tables set forth a summary of our revenues and prices per Mcfe by geographical region for the periods presented:
 
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
   
Favorable
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
   
Favorable
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
(Unfavorable)
   
2011
   
2010
   
(Unfavorable)
 
                     
($ per Mcfe)
       
Texas
  $ 95,306     $ 47,125     $ 48,181     $ 7.35     $ 5.11     $ 2.24  
Appalachia
    29,106       36,404       (7,298 )     4.22       4.61       (0.39 )
Mid-Continent
    74,891       75,326       (435 )     6.90       6.73       0.17  
Mississippi
    23,393       26,356       (2,963 )     4.57       4.80       (0.23 )
Gulf Coast (Divested)
    -       2,176       (2,176 )     -       7.38       (7.38 )
Total revenues
  $ 222,696     $ 187,387     $ 35,309     $ 6.22     $ 5.50     $ 0.72  
 
As illustrated below, oil and NGL production volume coupled with improved oil and NGL pricing were the significant factors for increasing revenues. The increase was partially offset by lower natural gas production volumes and prices. The following table provides an analysis of the change in our revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2010:
 
   
Revenue Variance Due to
 
   
Volume
   
Price
   
Total
 
Natural gas
  $ (9,131 )   $ (11,492 )   $ (20,623 )
Crude oil
    22,685       14,476       37,161  
NGL
    11,404       7,367       18,771  
    $ 24,958     $ 10,351     $ 35,309  
 
Effects of Derivatives
 
As part of our risk management strategy, we use derivative instruments to hedge against fluctuations in natural gas and oil prices. We received $16.5 million and $25.3 million in cash settlements from commodity derivatives in the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010.
 
 
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The following table reconciles natural gas and crude oil revenues to realized prices, as adjusted for derivative activities, for the periods presented:
 
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
   
Favorable
       
   
2011
   
2010
   
(Unfavorable)
   
% Change
 
Natural gas revenues as reported
  $ 113,660     $ 134,283     $ (20,623 )     (15 )%
Cash settlements on natural gas derivatives, net
    16,305       25,424       (9,119 )     (36 )%
Natural gas revenues adjusted for derivatives
  $ 129,965     $ 159,707     $ (29,742 )     (19 )%
                                 
Natural gas prices per Mcf, as reported
  $ 4.27     $ 4.70     $ (0.43 )     (9 )%
Cash settlements on natural gas derivatives per Mcf
    0.61       0.89       (0.28 )     (31 )%
Natural gas prices per Mcf adjusted for derivatives
  $ 4.88     $ 5.59     $ (0.71 )     (13 )%
                                 
Crude oil revenues as reported
  $ 75,278     $ 38,117     $ 37,161       97 %
Cash settlements on crude oil derivatives, net
    179       (167 )     346       207 %
Crude oil revenues adjusted for derivatives
  $ 75,457     $ 37,950     $ 37,507       99 %
                                 
Crude oil prices per Bbl, as reported
  $ 90.33     $ 72.96     $ 17.37       24 %
Cash settlements on crude oil derivatives per Bbl
    0.21       (0.32 )     0.53       167 %
Crude oil prices per Bbl adjusted for derivatives
  $ 90.54     $ 72.64     $ 17.90       25 %
 
Gain on Sales of Property and Equipment
 
We recognized several individually insignificant gains on the sale of property, equipment, tubular inventory and well materials during both the 2011 and 2010 periods. The 2011 period includes an insignificant gain on the sale of a substantial portion of our Arkoma Basin assets in August 2011.
 
Other Income
 
During the quarter ended September 30, 2011, we received a settlement of $1.3 million from a partner attributable to oil and gas properties that we previously held in Appalachia.
 
Operating Expenses
 
The following table summarizes certain of our operating expenses per Mcfe for the periods presented:
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
   
Favorable
       
   
2011
   
2010
   
(Unfavorable)
   
% Change
 
Lease operating
  $ 0.82     $ 0.80     $ (0.02 )     (3 )%
Gathering, processing and transportation
    0.31       0.30       (0.01 )     (5 )%
Production and ad valorem taxes
    0.32       0.37       0.05       15 %
General and administrative
    1.09       1.30       0.21       16 %
General and administrative excluding share-based
                               
compensation and restructuring charges
    0.88       0.92       0.04       4 %
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    3.16       2.80       (0.36 )     (13 )%
 
Lease Operating
 
Lease operating expense increased on an absolute basis in the 2011 period due to higher employee-related costs as well as higher maintenance and workover costs. In addition, certain other costs, including water disposal, were generally higher commensurate with higher production volumes during the 2011 period.
 
Gathering, Processing and Transportation
 
Gathering, processing and transportation charges increased during the 2011 period due to overall higher production volumes as well as higher processing costs associated with NGLs. The production of NGLs during the 2011 period represents a significantly larger proportion of the total production volume compared to the 2010 period.

 
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Production and Ad Valorem Taxes
 
Production and ad valorem taxes were lower despite higher production volumes during the 2011 period due primarily to a property tax recovery of $1.2 million in the 2011 period attributable to wells located in West Virginia. As a percentage of product revenue, production and ad valorem taxes decreased to 5.1% during the 2011 period from 6.8% during the 2010 period.
 
General and Administrative
 
The following table sets forth the components of general and administrative expenses for the periods presented:
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
   
Favorable
       
   
2011
   
2010
   
(Unfavorable)
   
% Change
 
Recurring general and administrative expenses
  $ 31,689     $ 31,463     $ (226 )     (1 )%
Share-based compensation
    5,629       6,400       771       12 %
Restructuring expenses
    1,623       6,434       4,811       75 %
    $ 38,941     $ 44,297     $ 5,356       12 %
 
Recurring general and administrative expenses increased marginally during the 2011 period as compared to the 2010 period. Higher employee benefits costs and other corporate costs were offset by lower salaries and wages and occupancy costs, as well as lower professional fees and consulting charges. Share-based compensation charges decreased during the 2011 period due primarily to a smaller number of awards that vested upon grant due to retirement eligibility. Restructuring expenses during the 2011 period include termination benefits and office and employee relocation costs attributable to the restructuring following the sale of our Arkoma Basin properties. Restructuring expenses during the 2010 period include termination benefits and office and employee relocation costs as well as a $3.5 million charge related to the assignment of the lease of our former Kingsport, Tennessee office facility.
 
Exploration
 
The following table sets forth the components of exploration expenses for the periods presented:
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
   
Favorable
       
   
2011
   
2010
   
(Unfavorable)
   
% Change
 
Dry hole costs
  $ 18,864     $ 9,059     $ (9,805 )     (108 )%
Geological and geophysical costs
    9,036       8,573       (463 )     (5 )%
Unproved leasehold amortization
    33,593       17,442       (16,151 )     (93 )%
Drilling rig charges
    4,778       -       (4,778 )  
NM
 
Other, primarily delay rentals
    1,948       2,516       568       23 %
       $ 68,219     $ 37,590     $ (30,629 )     (81 )%
 
The increase in dry hole costs is attributable primarily to four unsuccessful wells in the Mid-Continent region during the 2011 period as compared to one during the 2010 period in the same region. Geological and geophysical costs reflect a larger exploration program in the 2011 period compared to the 2010 period. The increase in amortization of unproved leaseholds is due primarily to significant acquisitions during 2010. In addition, we incurred rig-related charges during the 2011 period in connection with the temporary suspension of our exploratory drilling program in the Marcellus Shale.
 
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (DD&A)
 
The following tables set forth the components of DD&A and the nature of the variances for the periods presented:
 
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
   
Favorable
       
   
2011
   
2010
   
(Unfavorable)
   
% Change
 
Depletion
  $ 109,195     $ 90,377     $ (18,818 )     (21 )%
Depreciation - Oil and gas operations
    1,837       1,913       76       4 %
Depreciation - Corporate
    1,825       2,736       911       33 %
Amortization
    367       332       (35 )     (11 )%
    $ 113,224     $ 95,358     $ (17,866 )     (19 )%
 
 
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DD&A Variance Due to
 
   
Production
   
Rates
   
Total
 
Nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to 2010
  $ (4,822 )   $ (13,044 )   $ (17,866 )
 
Higher depletion during the 2011 period is commensurate with higher production volumes and the effect of finding and development costs attributable primarily to our oil wells in the Eagle Ford Shale play. Our average depletion rate increased to $3.05 per Mcfe for the 2011 period from $2.65 per Mcfe for the 2010 period. The higher rate during the 2011 period reflects the continued shift toward liquids production.
 
Impairments
 
The following table summarizes the impairments recorded for the periods presented:
 
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
   
Favorable
   
   
2011
   
2010
   
(Unfavorable)
 
% Change
Oil and gas properties
  $ 71,071     $ 32,627     $ (38,444 )
NM
Other
    -       3,624       3,624  
NM
    $ 71,071     $ 36,251     $ (34,820 )
NM
 
During the quarter ended June 30, 2011, we recognized an impairment of our Arkoma Basin assets which was triggered by the expected disposition of these high-cost gas properties. The sale was completed in August 2011. During the prior year period, we recognized impairment charges with respect to certain coal bed methane properties in the Mid-Continent region due to market declines in spot and future oil and gas prices. We also recorded impairment charges attributable to certain tubular inventory and well materials triggered primarily by declines in asset quality.
 
Other
 
During the 2011 period, we recorded a $0.3 million reserve for litigation attributable to properties that were previously sold. During the 2010 period, we recorded a loss on the disposition of our Gulf Coast properties.
 
Interest Expense
 
The following table summarizes the components of our total interest expense for the periods presented:
 
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
   
Favorable
       
   
2011
   
2010
   
(Unfavorable)
   
% Change
 
Interest on borrowings and related fees
  $ 37,448     $ 32,245     $ (5,203 )     (16 )%
Accretion of original issue discount
    3,103       6,097       2,994       49 %
Amortization of debt issuance costs
    2,709       2,992       283       9 %
Capitalized interest
    (1,427 )     (1,155 )     272       24 %
Other, net
    -       11       11       100 %
    $ 41,833     $ 40,190     $ (1,643 )     (4 )%
 
The issuance of the 2019 Senior Notes at 7.25% and borrowings under the Revolver, offset by the repurchase of approximately 98% of the outstanding Convertible Notes with an effective interest rate at 8.5%, added approximately $108 million to the net principal amount of debt outstanding. Accordingly, interest expense increased due to higher average amounts of debt outstanding partially offset by lower effective interest rates. Capitalized interest was higher during the 2010 period due to higher carrying values on eligible capital projects.
 
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
 
The repurchase in April 2011 of approximately 98% of the outstanding Convertible Notes resulted in a loss on extinguishment of debt of $24.2 million. The loss was comprised of non-cash charges for the excess of cash paid for the liability component over the carrying value, plus the write-off of a pro rata share of incremental transaction costs and fees paid in cash. In addition, we recognized a charge of $1.2 million in August 2011 attributable to the issuance of the Revolver and a change in the composition of the bank syndicate.
 
 
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Derivatives
 
The following table summarizes the components of our derivative income for the periods presented:
 
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
   
Favorable
       
   
2011
   
2010
   
(Unfavorable)
   
% Change
 
Oil and gas derivative unrealized derivative gain
  $ 2,114     $ 13,476     $ (11,362 )     (84 )%
Oil and gas derivative realized gain
    16,484       25,258       (8,774 )     (35 )%
Interest rate swap unrealized gain (loss)
    (2,589 )     6,646       (9,235 )     (139 )%
Interest rate swap realized gain (loss)
    3,818       (970 )     4,788       494 %
    $ 19,827     $ 44,410     $ (24,583 )     (55 )%
 
We received cash settlements of $20.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and $24.3 million during the comparable period in 2010. The amount received during the 2011 period includes $2.9 million attributable to the termination of our interest rate swap.
 
Other
 
Other income decreased due primarily to lower interest income earned on average cash balances during the 2011 period and gains on the sale of non-operating investments recognized during the 2010 period.
 
Income Tax Expense
 
The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was 36.5% compared to 40.0% for the 2010 period. Due to operating losses incurred during the 2011 period, we recognized an income tax benefit. In addition, the effective tax rate for the 2011 period includes a deferred tax asset valuation allowance due primarily to the inability to recognize a tax benefit for certain state net operating losses.
 
Discontinued Operations
 
The following table presents a summary of results of operations from discontinued operations for the periods presented:
 
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Revenues
  $ -     $ 303,206  
                 
Income from discontinued operations before taxes
  $ -     $ 36,832  
Income tax expense 1
    -       (3,350 )
    $ -     $ 33,482  


1
Determined by applying the effective tax rate attributable to discontinued operations to the income from discontinued operations less noncontrolling interests that are fully attributable to the operations of Penn Virginia GP Holdings, L.P., or PVG.

Gain on Sale of Discontinued Operations
 
In June 2010, we completed the sale of all of our remaining interest in PVG for $139.1 million net of offering costs and contributed 100% of the membership interests in PVG’s general partner to PVG thereby relinquishing control of PVG. As a result of this divestiture, we recognized a gain of $49.6 million, net of income tax effects of $35.1 million. Final sale adjustments were recorded during the fourth quarter of 2010.
 
 
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
Sources of Liquidity
 
We are currently meeting our capital expenditures and working capital funding requirements with a combination of operating cash flows and borrowings from our Revolver. Our business strategy for the remainder of 2011 includes capital expenditures in excess of our anticipated operating cash flows. Subject to the variability of commodity prices that impact our operating cash flows, anticipated timing of our capital projects and unanticipated expenditures, such as acquisitions, we plan to fund our remaining 2011 capital program with operating cash flows, proceeds from non-core asset sales and borrowings from our Revolver.
 
In August 2011, we entered into the Revolver which matures in August 2016. The Revolver provides for a $300 million revolving commitment, including a $20 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit. The Revolver has a borrowing base of $380 million, which has been adjusted to reflect the sale of our Arkoma Basin assets. The borrowing base is redetermined semi-annually. There is an accordion feature that allows us to increase the commitment up to the lower of the borrowing base or $600 million upon receiving additional commitments from one or more lenders. The Revolver is available to us for general purposes including working capital, capital expenditures and acquisitions.
 
As of September 30, 2011, we had $3.6 million of cash on hand and approximately $284 million of unused borrowing capacity under our Revolver. The borrowing capacity is determined by reducing the revolving commitment of $300 million by outstanding borrowings of $15 million and outstanding letters of credit of $1.4 million.
 
The following table summarizes our borrowing activity under the Revolver during the period presented:
 
   
Borrowings Outstanding
       
   
Weighted-
         
Weighted-
 
   
Average
   
Maximum
   
Average Rate
 
Three months ended September 30, 20111
  $ 12,500     $ 30,000       1.80 %

1
There were no amounts outstanding under the previous credit facility from January 1, 2011 through its termination date of August 2, 2011.
 
We actively manage the exposure of our operating cash flows to commodity price fluctuations by hedging the commodity price risk for a portion of our expected production through the use of derivatives, typically costless collar and swap contracts. The level of our hedging activity and duration of the instruments employed depend upon our cash flow at risk, available hedge prices and our operating strategy. During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, our commodity derivatives portfolio provided $16.3 million of cash inflows to offset lower than anticipated prices received for our current year natural gas production and $0.2 million of cash inflows attributable to lower than anticipated prices received for our current year crude oil production. For the remainder of 2011, we have hedged approximately 38% of our estimated natural gas production, at a weighted average floor/swap price of $5.67 per MMBtu. In addition, we have hedged approximately 11% of our estimated crude oil production for the remainder of 2011, at weighted average floor/swap and ceiling prices of between $96.86 and $106.61 per barrel.
 
 
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Cash Flows
 
The following table summarizes our statements of cash flows for the periods presented:
 
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
       
   
2011
   
2010
   
Variance
 
Cash flows from operating activities
  $ 103,164     $ 68,875     $ 34,289  
Cash flows from investing activities
                       
Capital expenditures -  property and equipment
    (318,274 )     (313,710 )     (4,564 )
Proceeds from the sale of PVG units, net
    -       139,120       (139,120 )
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment and other, net
    31,177       26,364       4,813  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (287,097 )     (148,226 )     (138,871 )
Cash flows from financing activities
                       
Dividends paid
    (7,736 )     (7,700 )     (36 )
Proceeds from revolving credit facility borrowings
    30,000       -       30,000  
Repayment of revolving credit facility borrowings
    (15,000 )     -       (15,000 )
Proceeds from issuance of Senior Notes due 2019
    300,000       -       300,000  
Repurchase of Convertible Notes
    (232,963 )     -       (232,963 )
Debt issuance costs paid
    (8,850 )     -       (8,850 )
Proceeds from sale of PVG units, net
    -       199,125       (199,125 )
Distributions received from discontinued operations
    -       11,218       (11,218 )
Other, net
    1,148       2,143       (995 )
Net cash provided by financing activities
    66,599       204,786       (138,187 )
Net increase (decrease)  in cash and cash equivalents
  $ (117,334 )   $ 125,435     $ (242,769 )
 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
 
The following table summarizes the most significant variances in our cash flows from operating activities:
 
Cash flows from operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2010    
  $ 68,875  
Variances due to:        
       
Lower settlements from commodity derivatives portfolio
    (8,774 )
Lower interest payments, net of amounts capitalized
    5,358  
Lower restructuring costs paid
    6,543  
Lower tax payments
    24,735  
Transaction costs paid in connection with extinguishment of debt
    (2,433 )
Effect of higher operating margins, net of working capital changes
    8,860  
Cash flows from operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2011    
  $ 103,164  
 
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
 
Cash used in investing activities was $287.1 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to $148.2 million in the corresponding period in 2010. While capital expenditures, net of property sales, were approximately the same in both periods, the 2010 period expenditures were reduced by $139.1 million of proceeds from the sale of our remaining interests in PVG.
 
 
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The following table sets forth costs related to our capital expenditures programs for the periods presented:
 
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Oil and gas:
           
Development drilling
  $ 207,887     $ 190,573  
Exploration drilling
    53,247       21,063  
Seismic
    9,036       8,573  
Lease acquisitions, field projects and other
    46,393       120,329  
Pipeline and gathering facilities
    6,273       887  
      322,836       341,425  
Other - Corporate
    1,163       1,185  
Total capital program costs
  $ 323,999     $ 342,610  
 
The following table reconciles the total costs for our capital expenditures programs with the net cash paid for capital expenditures for additions to property and equipment as reported in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the periods presented:
 
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Total capital program costs
  $ 323,999     $ 342,610  
Less:
               
Exploration expenses
               
Seismic
    (9,036 )     (8,573 )
Other, primarily delay rentals
    (1,948 )     (2,213 )
Other
    (1,954 )     -  
Changes in accrued capitalized costs
    5,686       (11,065 )
Property received as consideration in sale transaction 1
    -       (8,204 )
Add:
               
Capitalized interest
    1,427       1,155  
Other
    100       -  
Total cash paid for capital expenditures
  $ 318,274     $ 313,710  

1
Represents property received in Mississippi in connection with the sale of our Gulf Coast properties.

Cash Flows From Financing Activities
 
Cash provided by financing activities during the 2011 period includes the issuance of $300 million of 2019 Senior Notes, offset substantially by the repurchase of approximately 98% of our Convertible Notes and related transaction costs. During the third quarter of 2011, we began borrowing on our Revolver. In addition, we paid dividends of $7.7 million on our common stock.
 
During the 2010 period, we sold 11.25 million common units of PVG for proceeds of $199.1 million, net of offering costs, which reduced our limited partner interest in PVG to 22.6% at that time. Because we maintained a controlling financial interest in PVG until the final sale in June 2010, the proceeds from this transaction were reported as cash flows from financing activities. In addition, in the 2010 period, we received $11.2 million in distributions from PVG.
 
Financial Condition
 
As of September 30, 2011, we had $3.6 million of cash on hand and approximately $284 million of unused borrowing capacity under our Revolver.

 
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Credit Facility and Debt
 
The following table summarizes the components our long-term debt as of the periods presented:
 
       
 
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
       
 
2011
   
2010
 
Revolving credit facility
  $ 15,000     $ -  
Senior Notes due 2016, net of discount (principal amount of $300,000)  
    293,281       292,487  
Senior Notes due 2019      
    300,000       -  
Convertible Notes due 2012, net of discount (principal amount of $4,915 and $230,000)
    4,702       214,049  
       
  $ 612,983     $ 506,536  
 
Revolving Credit Facility. Borrowings under the Revolver bear interest, at our option, at either (i) a rate derived from the London Interbank Offered Rate, as adjusted for statutory reserve requirements for Eurocurrency liabilities, or Adjusted LIBOR, plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.500% to 2.500% or (ii) the greater of (a) the prime rate, (b) the federal funds effective rate plus 0.5% or (c) the one-month Adjusted LIBOR plus 1.0%, and, in each case, plus an applicable margin (ranging from 0.500% to 1.500%). In each case, the applicable margin is determined based on the ratio of our outstanding borrowings to the available Revolver capacity. Commitment fees are being charged at 0.375% increasing to 0.500% on the undrawn portion of the Revolver as determined by our ratio of outstanding borrowings to the available Revolver capacity.
 
The Revolver is guaranteed by Penn Virginia and the Guarantor Subsidiaries. The obligations under the Revolver are secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of our proved oil and gas reserves and a pledge of the equity interests in the Guarantor Subsidiaries.
 
2016 Senior Notes. The Senior Notes due 2016, or 2016 Senior Notes, bear interest at an annual rate of 10.375% payable on June 15 and December 15 of each year. The 2016 Senior Notes were sold at 97% of par, equating to an effective yield to maturity of approximately 11%. The 2016 Senior Notes are senior to our existing and future subordinated indebtedness and are effectively subordinated to all of our secured indebtedness, including the Revolver, to the extent of the collateral securing that indebtedness. The obligations under the 2016 Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Guarantor Subsidiaries.
 
Under the Revolver, we are permitted under certain conditions to repurchase up to $100 million of the 2016 Senior Notes until August 2012. Accordingly, we may, from time to time, seek to repurchase the 2016 Senior Notes through open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions. Such repurchases, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors.
 
2019 Senior Notes. The 2019 Senior Notes, which were issued at par in April 2011, bear interest at an annual rate of 7.25% payable on April 15 and October 15 of each year. The 2019 Senior Notes are senior to our existing and future subordinated indebtedness and are effectively subordinated to all of our secured indebtedness, including the Revolver, to the extent of the collateral securing that indebtedness. The obligations under the 2019 Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Guarantor Subsidiaries.
 
Convertible Notes. The Convertible Notes, which mature in November 2012, are convertible into cash up to the principal amount thereof and shares of our common stock, if any, in respect of the excess conversion value, based on an initial conversion rate of 17.3160 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of the Convertible Notes (which is equal to an initial conversion price of approximately $57.75 per share of common stock), subject to adjustment. The Convertible Notes bear interest at an annual rate of 4.50% payable semi-annually in arrears on May 15 and November 15 of each year.
 
The Convertible Notes are unsecured senior subordinated obligations, ranking junior in right of payment to any of our senior indebtedness and to any of our secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness and equal in right of payment to any of our future unsecured senior subordinated indebtedness. The Convertible Notes will rank senior in right of payment to any of our future junior subordinated indebtedness and will structurally rank junior to all existing and future indebtedness of our Guarantor Subsidiaries.
 
In connection with a tender offer completed in April  2011, the Company repurchased $225.1 million aggregate principal amount of the Convertible Notes for $233.0 million reflecting a premium of $35 per $1,000 principal amount. The tender offer resulted in the extinguishment of approximately 98% of the outstanding Convertible Notes. The tender offer was funded with the net proceeds of the 2019 Senior Notes. Subsequent to the tender offer, a total of $4.9 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes remain outstanding. The remaining unamortized discount will be amortized through November 2012.
 
In connection with the sale of the Convertible Notes, we entered into convertible note hedge transactions, or the Note Hedges, with respect to shares of our common stock with affiliates of certain of the underwriters of the Convertible Notes (collectively, the “Option Counterparties”). The Note Hedges cover, subject to anti-dilution adjustments, the net shares of our common stock that would be deliverable to converting noteholders in the event of a conversion of the Convertible Notes.

 
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We also entered into separate warrant transactions, or Warrants, whereby we sold to the Option Counterparties warrants to acquire, subject to anti-dilution adjustments, approximately 3,982,680 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $74.25 per share.
 
In August 2011, we entered into a partial unwind transaction with one of the Option Counterparties in which we received cash proceeds of less than $0.1 million. The transaction resulted in a reduction of the number of options outstanding attributable to the Note Hedges as well as a reduction in the number of outstanding Warrants. The effect of this transaction resulted in an increase to additional paid-in capital.
 
Covenant Compliance
 
Our Revolver requires us to maintain certain financial covenants as follows:
 
 
·
Total debt to EBITDAX, each as defined in the Revolver, for any four consecutive quarters may not exceed 4.5 to 1.0 reducing to 4.0 to 1.0 for periods ending after June 30, 2013. EBITDAX, which is a non-GAAP measure, generally means net income plus interest expense, taxes, depreciation, depletion and amortization expenses, exploration expenses, impairments and other non-cash charges or losses.
 
 
·
The current ratio, as of the last day of any quarter, may not be less than 1.0 to 1.0. The current ratio is generally defined as current assets to current liabilities. Current assets and current liabilities attributable to derivative instruments are excluded. In addition, current assets include the amount of any unused commitment under the previous credit facility.
 
As of September 30, 2011 and through the date upon which the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements were issued, we were in compliance with these financial covenants.
 
The following table summarizes the actual results of our financial covenant compliance under the Revolver for the period ended September 30, 2011:
   
Required
 
Actual
Description of Covenant
 
Covenant
 
Results
Total debt to EBITDAX
 
 < 4.5 to 1
 
 3.0 to 1
Current ratio
 
 > 1.0 to 1
 
 3.5 to 1
 
In the event that we would be in default of a covenant under the Revolver, we could request a waiver of the covenant from our bank group. Should the banks deny our request to waive the covenant requirement, the outstanding borrowings under the Revolver would become payable on demand and would be reclassified as a component of current liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. In addition, the Revolver imposes limitations on dividends as well as limits the ability to incur indebtedness, grant liens, make certain loans, acquisitions and investments, make any material change to the nature of our business, or enter into a merger or sale of our assets, including the sale or transfer of interests in our subsidiaries.
 
Future Capital Needs and Commitments
 
In 2011, we anticipate making capital expenditures, excluding any additional acquisitions, of approximately $438 million. The capital expenditures have been and will continue to be funded primarily by operating cash flows and, as necessary, proceeds from non-core asset sales and borrowing under the Revolver. We continually review drilling and other capital expenditure plans and may change the amount we spend in any area based on available opportunities, industry conditions, cash flows provided by operating activities and the availability of capital.
 
Based on expenditures to date and forecasted activity for the remainder of 2011, we expect to allocate the capital expenditures as follows: Eagle Ford Shale (66%), Marcellus Shale (9%), Mid-Continent region (20%) and all other areas (5%). This allocation includes approximately 84% for development and exploratory drilling, 11% for leasehold acquisition and 5% for seismic and other projects. We anticipate that we will allocate approximately 83% of capital expenditures to oil and NGL projects.

 
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Environmental Matters
 
Extensive federal, state and local laws govern oil and natural gas operations, regulate the discharge of materials into the environment or otherwise relate to the protection of the environment. Numerous governmental departments issue rules and regulations to implement and enforce such laws that are often difficult and costly to comply with and which carry substantial administrative, civil and even criminal penalties for failure to comply. Some laws, rules and regulations relating to protection of the environment may, in certain circumstances, impose “strict liability” for environmental contamination, rendering a person liable for environmental and natural resource damages and cleanup costs without regard to negligence or fault on the part of such person. Other laws, rules and regulations may restrict the rate of oil and natural gas production below the rate that would otherwise exist or even prohibit exploration or production activities in sensitive areas. In addition, state laws often require some form of remedial action to prevent pollution from former operations including the plugging of abandoned wells. As of September 30, 2011, we have outstanding asset retirement obligations of approximately $6.0 million attributable to these activities. The regulatory burden on the oil and natural gas industry increases its cost of doing business and consequently affects its profitability. These laws, rules and regulations affect our operations, as well as the oil and gas exploration and production industry in general. We believe that we are in substantial compliance with current applicable environmental laws, rules and regulations and that continued compliance with existing requirements will not have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations. Nevertheless, changes in existing environmental laws or the adoption of new environmental laws have the potential to adversely affect our operations. See Item 1A Risk Factors.
 
Critical Accounting Estimates
 
The process of preparing financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires our management to make estimates and judgments regarding certain items and transactions.  It is possible that materially different amounts could be recorded if these estimates and judgments change or if the actual results differ from these estimates and judgments.  Our most critical accounting estimates that involve the judgment of our management were fully disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 and remained unchanged as of September 30, 2011.
 
New Accounting Standards
 
During the quarter ended September 30, 2011, no new accounting standards were adopted or were pending adoption that would have a significant impact on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes.

 
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Item 3    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices.  The principal market risks to which we are exposed are interest rate risk and commodity price risk. Our interest rate risk is attributable to our borrowings under the Revolver at variable interest rates. A change in interest rates of one percent on our outstanding Revolver borrowings as of September 30, 2011 would result in a change in interest expense of approximately $0.2 million on an annual basis.
 
We produce and sell natural gas, crude oil and NGLs. As a result, our financial results are affected when prices for these commodities fluctuate. Our price risk management programs permit the utilization of derivative financial instruments (such as swaps, costless collars and three-way collars) to seek to mitigate the price risks associated with fluctuations in natural gas, crude oil and NGL prices as they relate to a portion of our anticipated production.  The derivative instruments are placed with major financial institutions that we believe are of acceptable credit risk.  The fair values of our derivative instruments are significantly affected by fluctuations in the prices of natural gas, crude oil and NGLs.
 
As of September 30, 2011, we reported a commodity derivative asset of $19.8 million.  The contracts associated with this position are with five counterparties, all of which are investment grade financial institutions, and are substantially concentrated with three of those counterparties. This concentration may impact our overall credit risk, either positively or negatively, in that these counterparties may be similarly affected by changes in economic or other conditions.  We neither paid nor received collateral with respect to our derivative positions.  No significant uncertainties exist related to the collectability of amounts that may be owed to us by these counterparties.  The maximum amount of loss due to credit risk if counterparties to our derivative asset positions fail to perform according to the terms of the contracts would be equal to the fair value of the contracts as of September 30, 2011.
 
In the nine months ended September 30, 2011, we reported net commodity derivative gains of $18.6 million.  We have experienced and could continue to experience significant changes in the estimate of derivative gains or losses recognized due to fluctuations in the value of our derivative instruments.  Our results of operations are affected by the volatility of unrealized gains and losses and changes in fair value, which fluctuate with changes in natural gas, crude oil and NGL prices.  These fluctuations could be significant in a volatile pricing environment.  See Note 5 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a further description of our price risk management activities.
 
The following table lists our commodity derivative positions and their fair values as of September 30, 2011:
 
     
Average
                   
     
Volume Per
   
Weighted Average Price
   
Fair Value
 
 
Instrument
 
Day
   
Floor/Swap
   
Ceiling
   
Asset
   
Liability
 
Natural Gas:
   
(in MMBtu)
   
($/MMBtu)
             
Fourth quarter 2011
Costless collars
    20,000     $ 6.00     $ 8.50     $ 4,047     $ -  
First quarter 2012
Costless collars
    20,000     $ 6.00     $ 8.50       3,405       -  
Fourth quarter 2011
Swaps
    10,000     $ 5.01               1,114       -  
First quarter 2012
Swaps
    10,000     $ 5.10               881       -  
Second quarter 2012
Swaps
    20,000     $ 5.31               2,117       -  
Third quarter 2012
Swaps
    20,000     $ 5.31               1,952       -  
Fourth quarter 2012
Swaps
    10,000     $ 5.10               557       -  
                                           
Crude Oil:
   
(barrels)
   
($/barrel)
                 
Fourth quarter 2011
Costless collars
    360     $ 80.00     $ 103.30       168       -  
First quarter 2012
Costless collars
    500     $ 100.00     $ 120.00       983       -  
Second quarter 2012
Costless collars
    500     $ 100.00     $ 120.00       986       -  
Third quarter 2012
Costless collars
    500     $ 100.00     $ 120.00       974       -  
Fourth quarter 2012
Costless collars
    500     $ 100.00     $ 120.00       951       -  
Fourth quarter 2011
Swaps
    500     $ 109.00               1,709       -  
                              $ 19,844     $ -  

 
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The following table illustrates the estimated impact on the fair values of our derivative instruments and operating income attributable to hypothetical changes in the underlying commodity prices. This assumes that natural gas prices, crude oil prices and production volumes remain constant at anticipated levels.  The estimated changes in operating income exclude potential cash receipts or payments in settling these derivative positions.
  
   
Change of $1.00 per MMBtu of Natural Gas
 
   
or $10.00 per Barrel of Crude Oil
 
   
($ in millions)
 
   
Increase
   
Decrease
 
Effect on the fair value of natural gas derivatives
  $ (8.8 )   $ 9.2  
Effect on the fair value of crude oil derivatives
  $ (2.2 )   $ 1.9  
Effect on 2011 operating income, excluding natural gas derivatives
  $ 7.3     $ (7.3 )
Effect on 2011 operating income, excluding crude oil derivatives
  $ 7.6     $ (7.6 )

Item 4    Controls and Procedures
 
(a)  Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we performed an evaluation of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act) as of September 30, 2011.  Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported accurately and on a timely basis.  Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of September 30, 2011, such disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
 
(b)  Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
No changes were made in our internal control over financial reporting during our last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 
 
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PART II.     OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1A    Risk Factors
 
Federal and state legislation and regulatory initiatives relating to hydraulic fracturing could result in increased costs and additional operating restrictions or delays.

The practice of hydraulic fracturing has come under increased scrutiny by the environmental community.  Hydraulic fracturing involves the injection of water, sand and chemicals under pressure into prospective rock formations to stimulate oil and natural gas production.  We use this completion technique on substantially all of our wells.  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has commenced a study of the potential environmental impact of hydraulic fracturing, with initial results of the study anticipated to be available by late 2012. Also, the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board has established a Natural Gas Subcommittee to make recommendations on improving safety and environmental performance of hydraulic fracturing.  The subcommittee issued a draft report in August 2011 with the final report due in November.  The House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology held a hearing in May, 2011 on hydraulic fracturing technology and practices and other committees are expected to continue to take up various aspects of hydraulic fracturing through the remainder of the 112th Congress. In addition, some states have adopted, and other states are considering adopting, regulations that could impose more stringent permitting, disclosure and well construction requirements on hydraulic fracturing operations.  Individually or collectively, such new legislation or regulation could result in increased compliance and operating costs or additional operating restrictions.  If the use of hydraulic fracturing is limited or prohibited, it could delay or effectively prevent the extraction of oil and gas from formations which would not be economically viable without the use of hydraulic fracturing.  This could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 
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Item 6    Exhibits

2.1
Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated July 28, 2011, by and among Penn Virginia MC Energy L.L.C., Penn Virginia Oil & Gas Corporation and Unit Petroleum Company, as amended by Amendment and Supplement to Purchase and Sale Agreement dated August 31, 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 7, 2011).
   
10.1
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of August 2, 2011 among Penn Virginia Holding Corp., as borrower, Penn Virginia Corporation, as parent, the lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 4, 2011).
   
10.2
Partial Unwind Agreement dated as of August 5, 2011 between Penn Virginia Corporation and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, London Branch (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 10, 2011).
   
12.1
Statement of Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges Calculation.
   
31.1
Certification Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
31.2
Certification Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
32.1
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
32.2
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document
   
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
   
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
   
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
   
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
   
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
 
 
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
   
    PENN VIRGINIA CORPORATION
       
Date:
  November 3, 2011
By:
/s/ Steven A. Hartman
     
Steven A. Hartman
     
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
       
Date:
  November 3, 2011
By:
/s/ Joan C. Sonnen 
     
Joan C. Sonnen
     
Vice President and Controller
 
 
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