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

   

(713) 651-6EOG (651-6364)

     
   

Media and Investors

   

Elizabeth M. Ivers

   

(713) 651-7132

     

EOG RESOURCES ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2008 RESULTS

  • Third Quarter United States Crude Oil and Condensate Production Increases By 65 Percent Year-Over-Year
  • On Track to Achieve 15 Percent Total Company Production Increase in 2008
  • Targets 2009 Total Company Organic Production Growth of 10 to 14 Percent
  • Projects 43 Percent Increase in Total Company Crude Oil and Condensate Production in 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, November 3, 2008

HOUSTON - EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) today reported third quarter 2008 net income available to common stockholders of $1,556.3 million, or $6.20 per share. This compares to third quarter 2007 net income available to common stockholders of $202.4 million, or $0.82 per share.

The results for the third quarter 2008 included a previously disclosed $1,381.7 million ($889.2 million after tax, or $3.55 per share) gain on the mark-to-market of financial commodity transactions. During the quarter, the net cash outflow related to financial commodity contracts was $122.5 million ($78.8 million after tax, or $0.31 per share). Consistent with some analysts' practice of matching realizations to settlement months, adjusted non-GAAP net income available to common stockholders for the quarter was $588.3 million, or $2.34 per share. Adjusted non-GAAP net income available to common stockholders for the third quarter 2007 was $195.7 million, or $0.79 per share. (Please refer to the attached tables for the reconciliation of adjusted non-GAAP net income available to common stockholders to GAAP net income available to common stockholders.)

Operational Highlights

Excellent results from North American operations continue to position EOG to achieve its 2008 production goals set forth in February of this year. Despite plant downtime and hurricane interruptions, the company is on track to increase its 2008 total company production by 15 percent over 2007.

EOG's United States crude oil and condensate production increased 65 percent versus the third quarter 2007, led primarily by results from strong wells in the North Dakota Bakken. Condensate rich natural gas production from Johnson County and the western counties of the Fort Worth Basin Barnett Shale Play also contributed to the increased liquids production in the United States.

Currently, EOG is operating an eight rig program in the North Dakota Bakken with seven rigs running in the Parshall Field and one drilling step-out wells. Among the most prolific wells EOG drilled in the Bakken core area during the third quarter were the Austin #21-28H, #18-21H and #10-34H. The wells, in which EOG holds a 66, 100 and 70 percent working interest, respectively, posted corresponding peak gross production rates of 2,847, 3,029 and 3,477 barrels of oil per day.

In the Fort Worth Basin Barnett Shale Play, EOG continues to make improvements to individual well production rates and reserve recoveries. During the third quarter, EOG drilled and completed a pattern of four horizontal wells in northeastern Johnson County. The Little Buddy Units #3H, #5H, #6H and #7H began initial production in October at individual rates ranging from 6.5 to 10 million cubic feet per day (MMcfd) of natural gas, gross. EOG has an average 81 percent working interest in these wells. Also in Johnson County, the Raam Unit #4H, in which EOG has 100 percent working interest, began initial production at over 8.5 MMcfd.

In July, EOG brought its first two wells to sales in British Columbia's Horn River Basin natural gas play where the company holds approximately 150,000 net acres. Since then, EOG has drilled and completed three horizontal wells, which had initial production rates of 16, 12 and 9 MMcfd, respectively. EOG has a 100 percent working interest in the wells, which continue to produce at strong rates after being on-line for 30 to 60 days.

"EOG hit its volume targets again this quarter because of the inherent strength of our drilling inventory, not only in the North Dakota Bakken and Fort Worth Basin Barnett Shale, but across our North American operations," said Mark G. Papa, Chairman and CEO. "Our year-to-date results reflect EOG's technological expertise with regard to implementing drilling and well completion enhancements that give us an economic advantage in geologically challenging plays even during periods of low hydrocarbon prices. Our results in the Bakken and Barnett plays demonstrate the high quality completion results that EOG is achieving."

2009 Operational Plans and Targets

EOG is targeting 2009 total company production growth ranging from 10 to 14 percent, depending upon North American natural gas prices. Production growth in 2009 is expected to be driven by high reinvestment rate of return opportunities in the United States, particularly the Fort Worth Basin Barnett Shale and the North Dakota Bakken. Natural gas production from Canada, Trinidad and other international areas in 2009 is projected to remain relatively flat with 2008 production levels.

EOG is approaching its 2009 natural gas drilling and capital expenditure program with two alternate production growth targets, one more robust than the other.

"We believe that cold winter weather - or lack of it - will be the determining factor of North American natural gas prices in 2009. If Henry Hub prices average above $8.00, we will target 14 percent total company production growth. However, if prices average $7.00, we expect to reduce our North American natural gas drilling activity and achieve an overall 10 percent production increase. In either case, our focus is on the balance sheet and our commitment to low debt ratios. We anticipate that total company crude oil and condensate production will increase 43 percent in 2009 over 2008 driven primarily by the North Dakota Bakken with a lesser contribution from our Barnett oil and other plays," said Papa.

"Based on EOG's projected 2009 activity level and our strong prospect inventory, we have confidence that EOG can achieve double-digit organic production growth with attractive reinvestment rates of return. In these uncertain times, the consistency of our long-term strategy and focus on ROCE and the balance sheet is paying off. Although we have abundant opportunities, EOG's goal remains the same: to pursue a high rate of return drilling program with a low unit cost structure while maintaining flat year-end net debt year over year."

Capital Structure

At September 30, 2008, EOG's total debt outstanding was $1,897 million for a debt-to-total capitalization ratio of 18 percent. Taking into account cash on the balance sheet of $886 million, at the end of the third quarter EOG's net debt was $1,011 million and the net debt-to-total capitalization ratio was 10 percent, down from 14 percent at year-end 2007. (Please refer to the attached tables for the reconciliation of net debt (non-GAAP) to current and long-term debt (GAAP) and the reconciliation of net debt-to-total capitalization ratio (non-GAAP) to debt-to-total capitalization ratio (GAAP).)

"With the recent issuance of our long-term notes of $750 million, essentially all of EOG's debt is termed up and we have minimized our short-term credit needs. Combined with our investment grade 'A' credit ratings category and conservative financials, EOG's capital structure remains in excellent shape. Because maintaining a low net debt-to-total capitalization ratio is a key strategy for EOG, we will manage our capital expenditures accordingly," said Papa.

Conference Call Scheduled for November 4, 2008

EOG's third quarter 2008 results conference call will be available via live audio webcast at 8 a.m. Central Standard Time (9 a.m. Eastern Standard Time) on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. To listen, log on to www.eogresources.com. The webcast will be archived on EOG's website through Tuesday, November 18, 2008.

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, Trinidad, the United Kingdom North Sea and China. 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, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. 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, including environmental 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, 2007, available from EOG at P.O. Box 4362, Houston, Texas 77210-4362 (Attn: Investor Relations). You can also obtain this report 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,
            2008   2007   2008   2007
Net Operating Revenues        $
3,219.5
  $
986.2
  $
5,353.0
  $
2,925.9
Net Income Available to Common Stockholders        $
1,556.3
  $
202.4
  $
1,975.0
  $
725.2
Net Income Per Share Available to Common Stockholders                             
  Basic        $
6.30
  $
0.83
  $
8.02
  $
2.98
  Diluted       $
6.20
  $
0.82
  $
7.88
  $
2.93
Average Number of Shares Outstanding                             
  Basic         
247.2
   
243.5
   
246.3
   
243.1
  Diluted         
250.9
   
247.4
   
250.8
   
247.3
                                 
                                 
SUMMARY INCOME STATEMENTS
(Unaudited; in thousands)
 
                     
            Quarter   Nine Months
            Ended September 30,   Ended September 30,
            2008   2007   2008   2007
Net Operating Revenues                             
  Natural Gas        $ 1,259,130   $ 679,992   $ 3,637,325   $ 2,196,290
  Crude Oil, Condensate and Natural Gas Liquids          574,402     258,273     1,494,043     651,833
  Gains on Mark-to-Market Commodity Derivative Contracts          1,381,733     43,591     69,067     47,893
  Other, Net          4,241     4,307     152,570     29,871
    Total         3,219,506     986,163     5,353,005     2,925,887
Operating Expenses                             
  Lease and Well          151,342     120,091     422,679     347,604
  Transportation Costs          78,136     39,913     203,205     109,452
  Exploration Costs          37,943     38,840     145,397     106,440
  Dry Hole Costs          12,849     46,046     28,062     74,672
  Impairments           32,142     42,014     113,591     86,860
  Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization          346,247     279,189     958,740     783,311
  General and Administrative          70,893     48,101     185,459     139,163
  Taxes Other Than Income          97,771     47,111     279,866     149,806
    Total         827,323     661,305     2,336,999     1,797,308
                                 
Operating Income           2,392,183     324,858     3,016,006     1,128,579
                                 
Other Income, Net          13,864     6,311     28,756     22,236
                                 
Income Before Interest Expense and Income Taxes          2,406,047     331,169     3,044,762     1,150,815
                                 
Interest Expense, Net          12,095     12,571     33,315     31,027
                                 
Income Before Income Taxes          2,393,952     318,598     3,011,447     1,119,788
                                 
Income Tax Provision          837,667     114,595     1,036,000     391,065
                                 
Net Income           1,556,285     204,003     1,975,447     728,723
                                 
Preferred Stock Dividends          -     1,637     443     3,502
                                 
Net Income Available to Common Stockholders        $
1,556,285
  $
202,366
  $
1,975,004
  $
725,221

 

EOG RESOURCES, INC.
OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS
(Unaudited)
                                 
            Quarter   Nine Months
           
Ended September 30,
  Ended September 30,
            2008   2007   2008   2007
Wellhead Volumes and Prices                             
                             
Natural Gas Volumes (MMcfd) (A)                              
  United States          1,196     997     1,141     958
  Canada          224     216     218     223
  Trinidad          240     262     229     255
  Other International (D)         19     22     16     25
    Total         1,679     1,497     1,604     1,461
                                 
Average Natural Gas Prices ($/Mcf) (B)                              
  United States        $ 8.99   $ 5.52   $ 9.15   $ 6.19
  Canada          8.15     5.49     8.33     6.22
  Trinidad          4.04     2.20     3.86     2.35
  Other International (D)           7.41     5.89     8.90     5.29
    Composite         8.15     4.94     8.28     5.51
                                 
Crude Oil and Condensate Volumes (MBbld) (A)                              
  United States          41.8     25.3     35.9     23.6
  Canada          3.0     2.4     2.7     2.4
  Trinidad          3.4     4.2     3.4     4.2
  Other International (D)           0.1     0.1     0.1     0.1
    Total         48.3     32.0     42.1     30.3
                                 
Average Crude Oil and Condensate Prices ($/Bbl) (B)                              
  United States        $ 109.86   $ 70.86   $ 107.36   $ 62.52
  Canada          109.71     69.99     104.57     60.54
  Trinidad          111.39     67.03     103.80     67.22
  Other International (D)           112.77     66.96     104.66     61.57
    Composite         109.96     70.27     106.89     63.01
                                 
Natural Gas Liquids Volumes (MBbld) (A)                              
  United States          13.2     10.8     14.7     10.3
  Canada          1.1     0.9     1.0     1.0
    Total         14.3     11.7     15.7     11.3
                                 
Average Natural Gas Liquids Prices ($/Bbl) (B)                              
  United States        $ 69.79   $ 47.94   $ 63.08   $ 43.73
  Canada          64.01     46.71     62.45     41.52
    Composite         69.33     47.84     63.04     43.52
                                 
Natural Gas Equivalent Volumes (MMcfed) (C)                              
  United States           1,525     1,213     1,445     1,161
  Canada          249     236     240     244
  Trinidad          261     288     250     280
  Other International (D)           20     22     16     25
    Total         2,055     1,759     1,951     1,710
                                 
Total Bcfe (C)           189.1     161.9     534.5     466.8
                                 
(A) Million cubic feet per day or thousand barrels per day, as applicable. 
(B) Dollars per thousand cubic feet or per barrel, as applicable. 
(C) Million cubic feet equivalent per day or billion cubic feet equivalent, as applicable; includes natural gas, crude oil,
  condensate and natural gas liquids. Natural gas equivalents are determined using the ratio of 6.0 thousand cubic 
  feet of natural gas to 1.0 barrel of crude oil, condensate or natural gas liquids. 
(D) Other International includes EOG's United Kingdom and China operations. 

 

EOG RESOURCES, INC.

SUMMARY BALANCE SHEETS

 (Unaudited; in thousands, except share data)

   
                 
          September 30,   December 31,
            2008   2007
                 

 ASSETS

Current Assets             
  Cash and Cash Equivalents      885,977 54,231
  Accounts Receivable, Net        1,048,385   835,670
  Inventories        146,571   102,322
  Assets from Price Risk Management Activities        317,994   100,912
  Income Taxes Receivable        8,789   110,370
  Deferred Income Taxes        -   33,533
  Other        68,801   55,001
         Total        2,476,517   1,292,039
                 
Property, Plant and Equipment             
  Oil and Gas Properties (Successful Efforts Method)        20,216,168   16,981,836
  Other Property, Plant and Equipment        901,209   581,402
            21,117,377   17,563,238
  Less: Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization        (7,985,007)   (7,133,984)
     Total Property, Plant and Equipment, Net        13,132,370   10,429,254
Long-Term Assets Held for Sale        -   254,376
Other Assets        223,843   113,238
Total Assets     
15,832,730
12,088,907
                 

 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current Liabilities            
  Accounts Payable      1,340,822 1,152,140
  Accrued Taxes Payable        136,254   104,647
  Dividends Payable        33,325   22,045
  Liabilities from Price Risk Management Activities        118   3,404
  Deferred Income Taxes        200,118   108,980
  Current Portion of Long-Term Debt        37,000   -
  Other        85,443   82,954
     Total        1,833,080   1,474,170
                 
                 
Long-Term Debt        1,860,000   1,185,000
Other Liabilities        512,006   368,336
Deferred Income Taxes        2,707,684   2,071,307
                 
Stockholders' Equity             
  Preferred Stock, $0.01 Par, 10,000,000 Shares Authorized:            
    Series B, Cumulative, $1,000 Liquidation Preference per Share,            
    5,000 Shares Outstanding at December 31, 2007       -   4,977

 Common Stock, $0.01 Par, 640,000,000 Shares Authorized:

           
    249,752,807 Shares Issued at September 30, 2008 and            
    249,460,000 Shares Issued at December 31, 2007       202,498   202,495
  Additional Paid In Capital        369,128   221,102
  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income         314,982   466,702
  Retained Earnings        8,038,477   6,156,721
  Common Stock Held in Treasury, 168,395 Shares at              
    September 30, 2008 and 2,935,313 Shares at December 31, 2007       (5,125)   (61,903)
       Total Stockholders' Equity       8,919,960   6,990,094
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity     
15,832,730
12,088,907

 

  EOG RESOURCES, INC.
  SUMMARY STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
  (Unaudited; in thousands)
                   
        Nine Months  
       
Ended September 30,
 
        2008   2007  
Cash Flows from Operating Activities               
Reconciliation of Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:               
  Net Income     $ 1,975,447   $ 728,723  
  Items Not Requiring (Providing) Cash               
    Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization     958,740     783,311  
    Impairments     113,591     86,860  
    Stock-Based Compensation Expenses     76,344     46,732  
    Deferred Income Taxes     790,699     328,005  
    Other, Net     (135,325)     (21,080)  
  Dry Hole Costs      28,062     74,672  
  Mark-to-Market Commodity Derivative Contracts               
    Total Gains     (69,067)     (47,893)  
    Realized (Losses) Gains     (237,326)     99,188  
  Other, Net      14,390     20,778  
  Changes in Components of Working Capital and Other Assets and Liabilities               
    Accounts Receivable     (219,947)     78,283  
    Inventories     (45,354)     4,232  
    Accounts Payable     221,449     42,830  
    Accrued Taxes Payable     135,747     (22,834)  
    Other Assets     (18,756)     (7,780)  
    Other Liabilities     (3,397)     2,732  
  Changes in Components of Working Capital Associated with               
     Investing and Financing Activities      14,389     (44,314)  
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities      3,599,686     2,152,445  
                   
Investing Cash Flows               
  Additions to Oil and Gas Properties      (3,532,343)     (2,472,902)  
  Additions to Other Property, Plant and Equipment      (320,699)     (204,000)  
  Proceeds from Sales of Assets      369,669     43,972  
  Changes in Components of Working Capital Associated with              
     Investing Activities      (14,501)     44,325  
  Other, Net      (1,316)     (3,966)  
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities      (3,499,190)     (2,592,571)  
                   
Financing Cash Flows               
  Long-Term Debt Borrowings      750,000     610,000  
  Long-Term Debt Repayments      (38,000)     (60,000)  
  Dividends Paid      (81,453)     (61,253)  
  Redemptions of Preferred Stock       (5,395)     (10,641)  
  Excess Tax Benefits from Stock-Based Compensation      69,824     17,422  
  Treasury Stock Purchased      (11,266)     (6,497)  
  Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised and Employee Stock Purchase Plan      67,414     32,747  
  Debt Issuance Costs      (6,704)     (4,752)  
  Other, Net      112     (11)  
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities      744,532     517,015  
                   
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash      (13,282)     6,800  
                   
Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents      831,746     83,689  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period      54,231     218,255  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period    $
885,977
  $
301,944
 

 

EOG RESOURCES, INC.
QUANTITATIVE RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS (Non-GAAP)
TO NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS (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 Stockholders (GAAP) to reflect actual net cash realized from financial commodity price transactions by eliminating the unrealized mark-to-market (gains) losses from these transactions and for the gain on the sale of Appalachian assets. 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,
        2008   2007   2008   2007
                             
Reported Net Income Available to Common Stockholders (GAAP)     $ 1,556,285   $ 202,366   $ 1,975,004   $ 725,221
                             
Mark-to-Market (MTM) Commodity Derivative Contracts Impact                          
  Total Gains       (1,381,733)     (43,591)     (69,067)     (47,893)
  Realized (Losses) Gains       (122,467)     33,308     (237,326)     99,188
     Subtotal       (1,504,200)     (10,283)     (306,393)     51,295
                             
  After Tax MTM Impact       (967,953)     (6,617)     (197,164)     33,008
                             
Less: Gain on Sale of Appalachian Assets, Net of Tax        -     -     (84,748)     -
                             
Adjusted Net Income Available to Common Stockholders (Non-GAAP)     $
588,332
  $
195,749
  $
1,693,092
  $
758,229
                             
Net Income Per Share Available to Common Stockholders (GAAP)                          
  Basic     $
6.30
  $
0.83
  $
8.02
  $
2.98
  Diluted     $
6.20
  $
0.82
  $
7.88
  $
2.93
                             
Adjusted Net Income Per Share Available to Common Stockholders (Non-GAAP)                           
  Basic     $
2.38
  $
0.80
  $
6.87
  $
3.12
  Diluted     $
2.34
  $
0.79
  $
6.75
  $
3.07
                             
Average Number of Shares Outstanding                           
  Basic      
247,155
   
243,486
   
246,343
   
243,140
  Diluted      
250,930
   
247,425
   
250,765
   
247,275

 

EOG RESOURCES, INC.
QUANTITATIVE RECONCILIATION OF DISCRETIONARY CASH FLOW AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS (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 Stockholders (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 and Other Assets and Liabilities, Changes in Components of Working Capital Associated with Investing and Financing Activities and Preferred Stock Dividends. EOG management uses this information for comparative purposes within the industry.

                       
  Quarter   Nine Months
      Ended September 30,   Ended September 30,
      2008   2007   2008   2007
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities (GAAP)   $ 1,537,065   $ 725,829   $ 3,599,686   $ 2,152,445
                           
Adjustments                       
  Exploration Costs (excluding Stock-Based Compensation Expenses)     32,818     35,268     131,909     96,842
  Changes in Components of Working Capital and Other Assets and Liabilities                       
    Accounts Receivable   (175,579)     (57,549)     219,947     (78,283)
    Inventories   36,178     (6,708)     45,354     (4,232)
    Accounts Payable   34,046     (28,179)     (221,449)     (42,830)
    Accrued Taxes Payable   (228,485)     49,025     (135,747)     22,834
    Other Assets   (42,867)     3,097     18,756     7,780
    Other Liabilities   (5,043)     (18,224)     3,397     (2,732)
  Changes in Components of Working Capital Associated                       
     with Investing and Financing Activities    (15,164)     23,843     (14,389)     44,314
  Preferred Stock Dividends    -     (1,637)     (443)     (3,502)
                           
Discretionary Cash Flow Available to Common Stockholders (Non-GAAP)   $
1,172,969
  $
724,765
  $
3,647,021
  $
2,192,636

 

EOG RESOURCES, INC.
QUANTITATIVE RECONCILIATION OF NET DEBT (Non-GAAP) AND TOTAL
CAPITALIZATION (Non-GAAP) AS USED IN THE CALCULATION OF
THE NET DEBT-TO-TOTAL CAPITALIZATION RATIO
TO CURRENT AND LONG-TERM DEBT (GAAP) AND TOTAL CAPITALIZATION (GAAP)
(Unaudited; in millions, except ratio information)
               

The following chart reconciles Current and Long-Term Debt (GAAP) to Net Debt (Non-GAAP) and Total Capitalization (GAAP) to Total Capitalization (Non-GAAP), as used in the Net Debt-to-Total Capitalization ratio calculation. A portion of the cash is associated with international subsidiaries; tax considerations may impact debt paydown. EOG believes this presentation may be useful to investors who follow the practice of some industry analysts who utilize Net Debt in their Net Debt-to-Total Capitalization ratio calculation. EOG management uses this information for comparative purposes within the industry.

               
               
               
        09/30/2008     12/31/2007
               
  Total Stockholders' Equity (GAAP) - (a)   $ 8,920   $ 6,990
               
  Current and Long-Term Debt (GAAP) - (b)     1,897     1,185
  Less: Cash (GAAP)     (886)     (54)
  Net Debt (Non-GAAP) - (c)     1,011     1,131
               
  Total Capitalization (Non-GAAP) - (a) + (c)   $
9,931
  $
8,121
               
  Total Capitalization (GAAP) - (a) + (b)   $
10,817
  $
8,175
               
  Net Debt-to-Total Capitalization (Non-GAAP) - (c) / [(a) + (c)]    
10%
   
14%
               
  Debt-to-Total Capitalization (GAAP) - (b) / [(a) + (b)]    
18%
   
14%