EX-99 2 exh99.htm PRESS RELEASE OF EOG RESOURCES, INC.

   

EXHIBIT 99.1

     
     

EOG Resources, Inc.

   

News Release

   

For Further Information Contact:

 

Investors

   

Maire A. Baldwin

   

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EOG RESOURCES REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2007 RESULTS

  • Extends North Dakota Bakken Crude Oil Play
  • Continues Positive Results from Barnett Shale With Increased 2007 Exit Rate
  • Sets Target for 2008 Total Company Organic Production Growth of 13 to 17 Percent
  • Projects 33 Percent Total Company Crude Oil and Condensate Production Growth for 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, October 29, 2007

HOUSTON - EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) today reported third quarter 2007 net income available to common of $202.4 million, or $0.82 per share. This compares to third quarter 2006 net income available to common of $297.3 million, or $1.21 per share.

The results for the third quarter 2007 included a previously disclosed $43.6 million ($28.1 million after tax, or $0.11 per share) net gain on the mark-to-market of financial commodity transactions. During the quarter, the net cash realized related to financial commodity contracts was $33.3 million ($21.4 million after tax, or $0.08 per share). Consistent with some analysts' practice of matching realizations to settlement months, adjusted non-GAAP net income available to common for the quarter was $195.7 million, or $0.79 per share. Adjusted non-GAAP net income available to common for the third quarter 2006 was $276.9 million, or $1.12 per share. (Please refer to the attached tables for the reconciliation of adjusted non-GAAP net income available to common to net income available to common.)

Operational Highlights

In the United States, EOG's total crude oil and condensate production increased 23 percent compared to the same quarter a year ago, driven by continued drilling success in North Dakota and the Mid Continent.

In Mountrail County, North Dakota, EOG has reported successful drilling from the Bakken Formation. The Wenco #1-30H, in which EOG has a 52 percent working interest, was completed to sales at the end of September at an initial production rate of 1,930 barrels of oil per day (Bopd), gross. Also in Mountrail County, the Austin #1-02H was completed to sales in October at an initial production rate of 2,000 Bopd. EOG has a 100 percent working interest in the well, which is located nine miles north of existing production. This is the northernmost location that EOG has drilled to date. To further confirm the northern extension of the field, following completion of the Austin #1-02H, EOG drilled an offset well, the Austin #2-03H that will be completed in November. Based on shows during drilling, EOG expects the well to produce at a rate similar to that of the Austin #1-02H. EOG has an 81 percent working interest in the Austin #2-03H. In the North Dakota Bakken Play, where it has accumulated over 175,000 net acres, EOG plans to increase drilling activity from six to eight rigs in early 2008.

"The results from the two Austin wells have given us the confidence to increase estimated reserves in the Bakken Play from the previously announced 60 million barrels of oil to approximately 80 million barrels, net to EOG. By extending the perimeter of the field, we have also increased our inventory of firm drilling locations. Therefore, we expect this area to have a significant impact on EOG's oil production in 2008 and beyond. The Bakken is currently the highest rate of return play in our drilling program," said Mark G. Papa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

EOG's natural gas and natural gas liquids production in the United States increased 19 percent versus the same quarter in 2006, with the largest increase coming from the Fort Worth Basin Barnett Shale. In Johnson County, refinements in well completion processes are resulting in higher well production rates. Reflecting a more efficient drilling program and improved well results, overall natural gas production from the Barnett Shale has exceeded internal estimates. Therefore, EOG is increasing its net year-end exit rate from the Barnett Shale from 300 to approximately 350 million cubic feet per day.

Outside of the Barnett Shale, EOG's total production in the United States and Canada increased approximately 6 percent for the first nine months of 2007 as compared to the same period a year ago. Increases were driven by East Texas and Rocky Mountain natural gas activity and crude oil production in North Dakota.

2008 Operational Plans and Targets

EOG announced 2008 total company production growth targets, ranging from 13 to 17 percent, depending upon drilling economics and North American natural gas prices. Production growth next year will be driven by United States operations, particularly the Fort Worth Basin Barnett Shale natural gas and the North Dakota Bakken crude oil plays, both very high rate of return programs. Production from Canada, Trinidad and the United Kingdom North Sea in 2008 is expected to be relatively flat with 2007 production levels.

"While the economics of onshore drilling in North America remain strong, EOG is approaching its 2008 natural gas drilling and capital expenditure program with a measure of caution based on the uncertainty of natural gas pricing," said Papa. "We have set two alternate production growth targets, one more aggressive than the other. Our initial case assumes a more robust natural gas price environment with Henry Hub gas prices averaging $8 or higher. In this scenario, we are targeting 17 percent total company production growth. However, after the first quarter, if it appears that the industry is in a $7 natural gas price environment for the year, we will reset the total company production growth target to 13 percent. In either case, we expect total company crude oil and condensate production to increase 33 percent in 2008 over 2007.

"In anticipation of our 2008 activity level and our robust prospect inventory, we are enthusiastic about achieving EOG's double-digit organic growth targets even taking into consideration that we plan to divest our Appalachian shallow assets during the first quarter. In either gas price environment, our goal is the same - to pursue a high rate of return drilling program while maintaining flat net debt year over year," said Papa.

Conference Call Scheduled for October 30, 2007

EOG's third quarter 2007 results conference call will be available via live audio webcast at 9 a.m. Central Daylight Time (10 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time) Tuesday, October 30, 2007. To listen, log on to www.eogresources.com. The webcast will be archived on EOG's website through Tuesday, November 13, 2007.

EOG Resources, Inc. is one of the largest independent (non-integrated) oil and natural gas companies in the United States with proved reserves in the United States, Canada, offshore Trinidad and the United Kingdom North Sea. EOG Resources, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is traded under the ticker symbol "EOG."

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements other than statements of historical facts, including, among others, statements regarding EOG's future financial position, business strategy, budgets, reserve information, projected levels of production, projected costs and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. EOG typically uses words such as "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "strategy," "intend," "plan," "target" and "believe" or the negative of those terms or other variations or comparable terminology to identify its forward-looking statements. In particular, statements, express or implied, concerning future operating results, the ability to replace or increase reserves or to increase production, or the ability to generate income or cash flows are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. Although EOG believes the expectations reflected in its forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, no assurance can be given that these expectations will be achieved. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations reflected in EOG's forward-looking statements include, among others:

  • the timing and extent of changes in commodity prices for crude oil, natural gas and related products, foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and financial market conditions;

  • the extent and effect of any hedging activities engaged in by EOG;

  • the timing and impact of liquefied natural gas imports;

  • changes in demand or prices for ammonia or methanol;

  • the extent of EOG's success in discovering, developing, marketing and producing reserves and in acquiring oil and gas properties;

  • the accuracy of reserve estimates, which by their nature involve the exercise of professional judgment and may therefore be imprecise;

  • the ability to achieve production levels from existing and future oil and gas development projects due to operating hazards, drilling risks and the inherent uncertainties in predicting oil and gas reservoir performance;

  • the availability and cost of drilling rigs, experienced drilling crews, tubular steel and other materials, equipment and services used in drilling and well completions;

  • the availability, terms and timing of mineral licenses and leases and governmental and other permits and rights of way;

  • access to surface locations for drilling and production facilities;

  • the availability and capacity of gathering, processing and pipeline transportation facilities;

  • the availability of compression uplift capacity;

  • the extent to which EOG can economically develop its Barnett Shale acreage outside of Johnson County, Texas;

  • whether EOG is successful in its efforts to more densely develop its acreage in the Barnett Shale and other production areas;

  • political developments around the world and the enactment of new government policies, legislation and regulations;

  • acts of war and terrorism and responses to these acts; and

  • weather, including weather-related delays in the installation of gathering and production facilities.

In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the events anticipated by EOG's forward-looking statements may not occur. EOG's forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made and EOG undertakes no obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) permits oil and gas companies, in their filings with the SEC, to disclose only proved reserves that a company has demonstrated by actual production or conclusive formation tests to be economically and legally producible under existing economic and operating conditions. As noted above, statements of proved reserves are only estimates and may be imprecise. Any reserve estimates provided in this press release that are not specifically designated as being estimates of proved reserves may include not only proved reserves, but also other categories of reserves that the SEC's guidelines strictly prohibit EOG from including in filings with the SEC. Investors are urged to consider closely the disclosure in EOG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, available from EOG at P.O. Box 4362, Houston, Texas 77210-4362 (Attn: Investor Relations). You can also obtain this form from the SEC by calling 1-800-SEC-0330 or from the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

 

EOG RESOURCES, INC.
FINANCIAL REPORT
(Unaudited; in millions, except per share data)
       
            Quarter   Nine Months
            Ended September 30,   Ended September 30,
              2007   2006   2007   2006
Net Operating Revenues        $
990.5
  $
968.7
  $
2,940.0
  $
2,981.2
Net Income Available to Common        $
202.4
  $
297.3
  $
725.2
  $
1,051.7
Net Income Per Share Available to Common                             
  Basic        $
0.83
  $
1.23
  $
2.98
  $
4.35
  Diluted        $
0.82
  $
1.21
  $
2.93
  $
4.28
Average Number of Common Shares                             
  Basic         
243.5
   
241.9
   
243.1
   
241.5
  Diluted         
247.4
   
246.1
   
247.3
   
246.0
                                 
                                 
SUMMARY INCOME STATEMENTS
(Unaudited; in thousands)
                     
            Quarter   Nine Months
            Ended September 30,   Ended September 30,
            2007   2006   2007   2006
Net Operating Revenues                             
  Wellhead Natural Gas        $ 684,292   $ 661,920   $ 2,210,390   $ 2,093,950
  Wellhead Crude Oil, Condensate and Natural Gas Liquids          258,273     200,724     651,833     570,478
  Gains on Mark-to-Market Commodity Derivative Contracts          43,591     104,696     47,893     302,742
  Other, Net          4,307     1,386     29,871     13,999
    Total         990,463     968,726     2,939,987     2,981,169
Operating Expenses                             
  Lease and Well          120,091     93,693     347,604     268,464
  Transportation Costs          44,213     26,632     123,552     80,641
  Exploration Costs          38,840     35,174     106,440     109,879
  Dry Hole Costs          46,046     16,356     74,672     41,750
  Impairments           42,014     22,106     86,860     67,559
  Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization          279,189     216,071     783,311     586,651
  General and Administrative          48,101     42,362     139,163     117,260
  Taxes Other Than Income          47,111     54,066     149,806     154,618
    Total         665,605     506,460     1,811,408     1,426,822
Operating Income           324,858     462,266     1,128,579     1,554,347
                                 
Other Income, Net          6,311     13,832     22,236     41,413
                                 
Income Before Interest Expense and Income Taxes          331,169     476,098     1,150,815     1,595,760
                                 
Interest Expense, Net          12,571     10,102     31,027     35,639
                                 
Income Before Income Taxes          318,598     465,996     1,119,788     1,560,121
                                 
Income Tax Provision          114,595     166,860     391,065     502,861
                                 
Net Income           204,003     299,136     728,723     1,057,260
                                 
Preferred Stock Dividends          1,637     1,858     3,502     5,574
                                 
Net Income Available to Common        $
202,366
  $
297,278
  $
725,221
  $
1,051,686

 

EOG RESOURCES, INC.
OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS
(Unaudited)
                                 
            Quarter   Nine Months
            Ended September 30,   Ended September 30,
            2007   2006   2007   2006
Wellhead Volumes and Prices                             
Natural Gas Volumes (MMcfd)                             
  United States          997     837     958     791
  Canada          216     224     223     226
    United States & Canada         1,213     1,061     1,181     1,017
  Trinidad          262     255     255     267
  United Kingdom           22     28     25     29
    Total         1,497     1,344     1,461     1,313
                                 
Average Natural Gas Prices ($/Mcf)                             
  United States        $ 5.56   $ 6.21   $ 6.24   $ 6.74
  Canada          5.49     5.65     6.22     6.60
    United States & Canada Composite         5.55     6.09     6.24     6.71
  Trinidad          2.20     2.21     2.35     2.28
  United Kingdom          5.89     6.09     5.29     8.27
    Composite         4.97     5.35     5.54     5.84
                                 
Crude Oil and Condensate Volumes (MBbld)                              
  United States          25.3     20.6     23.6     20.4
  Canada          2.4     2.6     2.4     2.5
    United States & Canada         27.7     23.2     26.0     22.9
  Trinidad          4.2     4.4     4.2     4.9
  United Kingdom          0.1     0.1     0.1     0.1
    Total         32.0     27.7     30.3     27.9
                                 
Average Crude Oil and Condensate Prices ($/Bbl)                              
  United States        $ 70.86   $ 67.35   $ 62.52   $ 65.00
  Canada          69.99     63.87     60.54     59.42
    United States & Canada Composite         70.78     66.96     62.33     64.35
  Trinidad          67.03     74.26     67.22     66.50
  United Kingdom          66.96     59.09     61.57     60.49
    Composite         70.27     67.68     63.01     64.68
                                 
Natural Gas Liquids Volumes (MBbld)                              
  United States          10.8     8.8     10.3     8.4
  Canada          0.9     0.7     1.0     0.7
    Total         11.7     9.5     11.3     9.1
                                 
Average Natural Gas Liquids Prices ($/Bbl)                              
  United States        $ 47.94   $ 44.33   $ 43.73   $ 41.10
  Canada          46.71     52.21     41.52     47.15
    Composite         47.84     44.89     43.52     41.55
                                 
Natural Gas Equivalent Volumes (MMcfed)                              
  United States           1,213     1,015     1,161     964
  Canada          236     243     244     245
    United States & Canada         1,449     1,258     1,405     1,209
  Trinidad          288     281     280     296
  United Kingdom          22     29     25     30
    Total         1,759     1,568     1,710     1,535
                                 
Total Bcfe           161.9     144.2     466.8     419.1

 

  EOG RESOURCES, INC.
  SUMMARY BALANCE SHEETS
  (Unaudited; in thousands, except share data)
   
                   
          September 30,   December 31,
          2007   2006
                   
  ASSETS
Current Assets             
  Cash and Cash Equivalents    $ 301,944   $ 218,255
  Accounts Receivable, Net      678,762     754,134
  Inventories      109,838     113,591
  Assets from Price Risk Management Activities      68,354     130,612
  Income Taxes Receivable      92,569     94,311
  Other      58,758     39,177
       Total      1,310,225     1,350,080
                   
Oil and Gas Properties (Successful Efforts Method)      16,955,361     13,893,851
  Less: Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization      (6,921,155)     (5,949,804)
       Net Oil and Gas Properties      10,034,206     7,944,047
Other Assets      123,276     108,033
Total Assets    $
11,467,707
  $
9,402,160
                   
 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current Liabilities             
  Accounts Payable    $ 964,515   $ 896,572
  Accrued Taxes Payable      102,518     130,984
  Dividends Payable      22,095     14,718
  Deferred Income Taxes      84,499     144,615
  Current Portion of Long-Term Debt      98,442     -
  Other      69,484     68,123
       Total      1,341,553     1,255,012
                   
Long-Term Debt      1,185,000     733,442
Other Liabilities      353,331     300,907
Deferred Income Taxes      1,960,675     1,513,128
                   
Shareholders' Equity             
  Preferred Stock, $0.01 Par, 10,000,000 Shares Authorized:             
    Series B, Cumulative, $1,000 Liquidation Preference Per Share,             
          43,260 Shares Outstanding at September 30, 2007 and              
      53,260 Shares Outstanding at December 31, 2006     43,035     52,887
  Common Stock, $0.01 Par, 640,000,000 Shares Authorized and             
    249,460,000 Shares Issued      202,495     202,495
  Additional Paid In Capital      186,256     129,986
  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income       450,500     176,704
  Retained Earnings      5,820,884     5,151,034
  Common Stock Held in Treasury, 3,647,754 Shares at              
    September 30, 2007 and 5,724,959 Shares at December 31, 2006       (76,022)     (113,435)
         Total Shareholders' Equity      6,627,148     5,599,671
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity    $
11,467,707
  $
9,402,160

 

  EOG RESOURCES, INC.
  SUMMARY STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
  (Unaudited; in thousands)
   
        Nine Months  
          Ended September 30,  
          2007   2006  
Cash Flows from Operating Activities                 
Reconciliation of Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:                 
  Net Income       $ 728,723   $ 1,057,260  
  Items Not Requiring (Providing) Cash                 
    Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization       783,311     586,651  
    Impairments       86,860     67,559  
    Stock-Based Compensation Expenses       46,732     38,407  
    Deferred Income Taxes       328,005     258,465  
    Other, Net       (21,080)     (19,271)  
  Dry Hole Costs        74,672     41,750  
  Mark-to-Market Commodity Derivative Contracts                 
    Total Gains       (47,893)     (302,742)  
    Realized Gains       99,188     166,892  
  Other, Net        20,778     17,849  
  Changes in Components of Working Capital and Other Assets and Liabilities                 
    Accounts Receivable       78,283     110,517  
    Inventories       4,232     (54,021)  
    Accounts Payable       42,830     104,592  
    Accrued Taxes Payable       (22,834)     (49,083)  
    Other Assets       (7,780)     27,623  
    Other Liabilities       (3,765)     (6,904)  
  Changes in Components of Working Capital Associated with                 
     Investing and Financing Activities        (44,314)     (65,996)  
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities        2,145,948     1,979,548  
                     
Investing Cash Flows                 
  Additions to Oil and Gas Properties        (2,641,871)     (1,953,209)  
  Proceeds from Sales of Assets        43,972     15,655  
  Changes in Components of Working Capital Associated with                 
     Investing Activities        44,325     66,054  
  Other, Net        (38,997)     (20,474)  
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities        (2,592,571)     (1,891,974)  
                     
Financing Cash Flows                 
  Net Commercial Paper and Revolving Credit Facility Borrowings        10,000     -  
  Long-Term Debt Borrowings        600,000     37,000  
  Long-Term Debt Repayments        (60,000)     (192,550)  
  Dividends Paid        (61,253)     (44,015)  
  Excess Tax Benefits from Stock-Based Compensation        17,422     27,139  
  Preferred Stock Redemptions        (10,641)     -  
  Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised and Employee Stock Purchase Plans        32,747     29,284  
  Debt Issuance Costs        (4,752)     -  
  Other, Net        (11)     (448)  
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities        523,512     (143,590)  
                     
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash        6,800     8,136  
                     
Increase / (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents        83,689     (47,880)  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period        218,255     643,811  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period      $
301,944
  $
595,931
 

 

EOG RESOURCES, INC.
QUANTITATIVE RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON (Non-GAAP)
TO NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON (GAAP)
(Unaudited; in thousands, except per share data)
                             
                             
The following chart adjusts three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30 reported Net Income Available to Common (GAAP) to reflect actual cash realized from financial commodity price transactions by eliminating the unrealized mark-to-market gains from these transactions, to add the one-time tax expense related to Texas (US) franchise tax law revision in the second quarter of 2006 and to eliminate tax benefits related to the Alberta (Canada) provincial tax rate reduction and Canadian federal tax rate reduction in the second quarter of 2006. EOG believes this presentation may be useful to investors who follow the practice of some industry analysts who adjust reported company earnings to match realizations to production settlement months and make certain other adjustments to exclude one-time items. EOG management uses this information for comparative purposes within the industry.
                             
                         
        Quarter   Nine Months
        Ended September 30,   Ended September 30,
        2007   2006   2007   2006
                             
Reported Net Income Available to Common (GAAP)      $ 202,366   $ 297,278   $ 725,221   $ 1,051,686
                             
Mark-to-Market (MTM) Commodity Derivative Contracts Impact                           
  Total Gains       (43,591)     (104,696)     (47,893)     (302,742)
  Realized Gains       33,308     72,978     99,188     166,892
  Subtotal       (10,283)     (31,718)     51,295     (135,850)
                             
  After Tax MTM Impact       (6,617)     (20,411)     33,008     (87,419)
                             
Add: Tax Expense Related to Texas (US) Franchise Tax Law Revision        -     -     -     5,221
Less: Tax Benefit Related to Alberta (Canada) Provincial Tax                            
  Rate Reduction       -     -     -     (13,449)
Less: Tax Benefit Related to Canadian Federal Tax Rate Reduction        -     -     -     (18,593)
                             
Adjusted Net Income Available to Common (Non-GAAP)      $
195,749
  $
276,867
  $
758,229
  $
937,446
                             
Adjusted Net Income Per Share Available to Common (Non-GAAP)                           
  Basic     $
0.80
  $
1.14
  $
3.12
  $
3.88
  Diluted     $
0.79
  $
1.12
  $
3.07
  $
3.81
                             
Average Number of Common Shares                           
  Basic      
243,486
   
241,911
   
243,140
   
241,550
  Diluted      
247,425
   
246,136
   
247,275
   
245,990

 

EOG RESOURCES, INC.
QUANTITATIVE RECONCILIATION OF DISCRETIONARY CASH FLOW AVAILABLE TO COMMON (Non-GAAP)
TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES (GAAP)
(Unaudited; in thousands)
                           
The following chart reconciles three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30 Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities (GAAP) to Discretionary Cash Flow Available to Common (Non-GAAP). EOG believes this presentation may be useful to investors who follow the practice of some industry analysts who adjust Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities for Exploration Costs (excluding Stock-Based Compensation Expenses), Changes in Components of Working Capital, Other Assets and Liabilities and Preferred Stock Dividends. EOG management uses this information for comparative purposes within the industry.
                       
  Quarter     Nine Months
      Ended September 30,   Ended September 30,
      2007   2006     2007     2006
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities (GAAP)  $ 724,260   $ 603,116   $ 2,145,948   $ 1,979,548
                           
Adjustments                       
  Exploration Costs (excluding Stock-Based Compensation Expenses)    35,268     30,853     96,842     101,513
  Changes in Components of Working Capital and Other Assets and Liabilities                       
    Accounts Receivable   (57,549)     58,833     (78,283)     (110,517)
    Inventories   (6,708)     18,955     (4,232)     54,021
    Accounts Payable   (28,179)     (109,817)     (42,830)     (104,592)
    Accrued Taxes Payable   49,025     37,613     22,834     49,083
    Other Assets   3,097     537     7,780     (27,623)
    Other Liabilities   (16,655)     (18,518)     3,765     6,904
  Changes in Components of Working Capital Associated                       
    with Investing and Financing Activities   23,843     56,288     44,314     65,996
  Preferred Stock Dividends    (1,637)     (1,858)     (3,502)     (5,574)
                           
Discretionary Cash Flow Available to Common (Non-GAAP)  $
724,765
  $
676,002
  $
2,192,636
  $
2,008,759