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Energen's EPS Flat in Second Quarter due to Non-cash Charge
7/28/2010 4:30:00 PM

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Earnings Rise 20% Excluding Shale Leasehold Write-off

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jul 28, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Higher realized sales prices and increased production were major contributors to a 20 percent increase in the second quarter earnings of Energen Corporation (NYSE: EGN) after normalizing results for a previously announced non-cash charge related to the company's deep Conasauga shale acreage.

Energen's net income (including the $10 million after-tax write-off of capitalized unproved leasehold) totaled $55.5 million, or 77 cents per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2010 as compared with $55.0 million, or 76 cents per diluted share, in the same period a year ago. To better reflect the financial performance of the company's on-going operations, Energen's net income excluding the write-off totaled $65.5 million, or 91 cents per diluted share.

The year-over-year average realized sales price for the company's natural gas, oil, and natural gas liquids (NGL) production increased 17 percent in the second quarter, and production increased 2 percent to 27.9 billion cubic feet equivalent (Bcfe). Energen's current capital focus on its oil-producing properties in the Permian Basin resulted in a 13 percent increase in oil production.

EARNINGS GUIDANCE

Energen also reported today that it is affirming its 2010 earnings guidance range of $4.30-$4.70 per diluted share, excluding the non-cash charge. "We consider non-cash write-offs associated with our shale leasehold in Alabama to be outside the parameters of our normal, on-going operations," said James McManus, Energen's chairman and chief executive officer. The comparable earnings guidance range including the non-cash charge is $4.16-$4.56 per diluted share.

Energen's earnings guidance assumes that commodity prices applicable to its unhedged production for the remainder of the year will average $4.50 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) for natural gas, $85 per barrel for oil, and 92 cents per gallon for NGL. Approximately 70 percent of Energen's production for the remainder of the year is hedged at an average NYMEX-equivalent price of $9.69 per Mcf equivalent (Mcfe).

CASH FLOWS OUTLOOK

Energen Resources Corporation, the company's oil and gas exploration and production subsidiary, is expected to generate after-tax cash flows in 2010 of $560-$590 million. After funding identified capital spending of $360 million, Energen Resources is expected to have $200-$230 million available for discretionary investment. Together with $40 million of cash available at year-end 2009, Energen Resources' total discretionary cash in 2010 is estimated to be $240-$270 million and can be used to acquire oil and gas properties, fund other opportunities and/or repay debt; Energen Resources has $150 million of debt due in December 2010. In general, Energen's natural gas utility, Alabama Gas Corporation (Alagasco), utilizes all of its after-tax cash flows to fund its capital expenditures and the majority of Energen's dividend.

SECOND QUARTER 2010 FINANCIAL RESULTS

Energen's consolidated net income for the three months ended June 30, 2010, totaled $55.5 million, or 77 cents per diluted share, and compared with $55.0 million, or 76 cents per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2009. Included in these numbers is a non-cash, $10.0 million, after-tax write-off for capitalized unproved leasehold associated with the company's deep Conasauga shale acreage.

Energen Resources' net income for the second quarter of 2010 totaled $56.8 million ($66.8 million excluding the write-off) as compared with $54.9 million in the same period a year ago. Alagasco recorded a net loss of $0.3 million, down from net income of $0.9 million in the prior-year second quarter.

Energen Resources Corporation

Energen Resources' increase in second quarter 2010 net income reflected the impact of higher realized sales prices and increased oil and natural gas liquids production partially offset by the non-cash charge, increased depreciation, depletion and amortization (DD&A) expense, and higher commodity price-based production taxes.

Average Realized Sales Prices, Second Quarter Comparison

Commodity

2Q10 2Q09 Change
Natural Gas (per Mcf) $ 6.84 $ 6.27 9 %
Oil (per barrel) $ 78.34 $ 59.85 31 %
NGL (per gallon) $ 0.77 $ 0.88 (13 ) %

Production, Second Quarter Comparison

Commodity 2Q10 2Q09 Change
Natural Gas (Bcf) 17.6 18.0 (2 ) %
Oil (MBbl) 1,258 1,113 13 %
NGL (MMgal) 19.0 18.4 3 %
Total (Bcfe) 27.9 27.3 2 %

Production by Area (Bcfe), Second Quarter Comparison

Area 2Q10 2Q09 Change
San Juan Basin 13.8 13.5 2 %
Permian Basin 9.1 8.0 14 %
Black Warrior Basin 3.3 3.7 (11 ) %
N. LA/E. TX/Other 1.7 2.1 (19 ) %

The second quarter 2010 production increase in the Permian Basin reflected the June 2009 acquisition of Range Resources Corporation's interests in the Fuhrman-Mascho field and new waterflood development in the North Westbrook unit. Increased production in the San Juan Basin largely reflected the impact of new well development and better-than-expected performance from some wells in the over-pressured Fruitland Coal, partially offset by the timing of plant maintenance and wells shut-in due to sidetrack operations.

Total per-unit lease operating expense (LOE) in the second quarter of 2010 increased 7 percent from the prior-year second quarter to $1.98 per Mcfe primarily due to a 41 percent increase in per-unit production taxes. Base LOE and marketing and transportation expenses were essentially unchanged at $1.60 per Mcfe.

DD&A expense per unit in the second quarter of 2010 increased 13 percent over the same period in 2009 to $1.78 per Mcfe largely due to higher development costs and price-related reserve revisions at year-end 2009.

Per-unit net G&A expense in the second quarter of 2010 increased 12 percent to 47 cents per Mcfe. This increase largely was due to labor and benefits-related expenses and certain legal expenses.

Alabama Gas Corporation

Alagasco's year-over-year earnings decline of $1.2 million in the second quarter of 2010 largely reflected the timing of rate recovery and revenue reductions under Alagasco's rate-setting mechanism.

YTD 2010 FINANCIAL RESULTS

Energen's consolidated net income for the first six months of 2010 totaled $172.3 million, or $2.39 per diluted share, and compared with $150.6 million, or $2.09 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2009. Current-period results included the non-cash, $10.0 million, after-tax write-off for capitalized unproved leasehold.

Energen Resources' net income for the year-to-date period totaled $128.4 million ($138.4 million excluding the write-off) as compared with net income of $102.0 million in the first half of 2009. Alagasco's net income totaled $43.9 million as compared with $48.4 million in the same period last year.

Energen Resources Corporation

Energen Resources' increase in year-to-date 2010 net income reflected the impact of higher realized sales prices and increased oil and NGL production, partially offset by the non-cash charge, increased DD&A expense, higher administrative expenses, and a rise in commodity price-driven production taxes.

Average Realized Sales Prices, YTD Comparison

Commodity YTD10 YTD09 Change
Natural Gas (per Mcf) $ 7.02 $ 6.41 10 %
Oil (per barrel) $ 78.77 $ 56.44 40 %
NGL (per gallon) $ 0.82 $ 0.85 (4 ) %

Production, YTD Comparison

Commodity YTD10 YTDQ09 Change
Natural Gas (Bcf) 35.0 35.7 (2 ) %
Oil (MBbl) 2,444 2,203 11 %
NGL (MMgal) 37.8 35.9 5 %
Total (Bcfe) 55.1 54.0 2 %

Production by Area (Bcfe), YTD Comparison

Area YTD10 YTD09 Change
San Juan Basin 27.4 26.9 2 %
Permian Basin 17.7 15.8 12 %
Black Warrior Basin 6.5 7.2 (10 ) %
N. LA/E. TX/Other 3.5 4.1 (15 ) %

The year-to-date 2010 production increase in the Permian Basin reflected the June 2009 acquisition of Range Resources Corporation's interests in the Fuhrman-Mascho field and new waterflood development in the North Westbrook unit. Increased production in the San Juan Basin largely reflected the impact of new well development and better-than-expected performance from some wells in the over-pressured Fruitland Coal, partially offset by delays from adverse weather conditions, the timing of plant maintenance, and wells shut-in due to sidetrack operations.

Total LOE in the first six months of 2010 increased 3 percent per unit from the same period a year ago to $1.98 per Mcfe. Base LOE and marketing and transportation expenses fell approximately 2 percent while production taxes rose 32 percent on a per-unit basis.

DD&A expense per unit in the first six months of 2010 increased 14 percent over the same period in 2009 to $1.77 per Mcfe largely due to higher development costs and price-related reserve revisions at year-end 2009.

Per-unit net G&A expense in the first six months of 2010 increased to 51 cents per Mcfe largely due to labor and benefits-related expenses and certain legal expenses.

Alabama Gas Corporation

Energen's natural gas utility generated net income of $43.9 million in the first six months of 2010 as compared with $48.4 million in the same period a year ago. This decrease largely reflected the timing of rate recovery and revenue reductions under Alagasco's rate-setting mechanism.

TRAILING 12 MONTHS' FINANCIAL RESULTS

For the 12 months ended June 30, 2010, Energen's net income totaled $278.0 million, or $3.86 per diluted share, and compared with net income of $288.9 million, or $4.02 per diluted share, for the same period last year. Current-period results included a $10.0 million non-cash charge for capitalized unproved leasehold associated with the company's deep Conasauga shale acreage.

Energen Resources Corporation

Energen Resources' net income in the trailing 12 months totaled $238.6 million ($248.6 million excluding the write-down) and compared with $241.6 million in the same period last year; included in current 12-months' results is a one-time gain of $3.1 million, or 4 cents per diluted share, generated by the sale of a small, non-operated Permian Basin property.

Average Realized Sales Prices, Trailing 12 Months Comparison

Commodity 12-M Ended 6/30/2010 12-M Ended 6/30/2009 Change
Natural Gas (per Mcf) $ 6.66 $ 7.08 (6 ) %
Oil (per barrel) $ 71.57 $ 63.71 12 %
NGL (per gallon) $ 0.88 $ 0.86 2 %

Production, Trailing 12 Months Comparison

Commodity 12-M Ended 6/30/2010 12-M Ended 6/30/2009 Change
Natural Gas (Bcf) 71.7 70.4 2 %
Oil (MBbl) 4,930 4,367 13 %
NGL (MMgal) 77.1 71.8 7 %
Total (Bcfe) 112.3 106.9 5 %

Alabama Gas Corporation

Alagasco's net income for the 12 months ended June 30, 2010, totaled $40.9 million as compared with $48.0 million in the same period a year ago. This decrease largely reflected higher operations and maintenance expense and the timing of rate recovery and revenue reductions under Alagasco's rate-setting mechanism.

2010 EARNINGS GUIDANCE RANGE UNCHANGED

Energen affirmed its earnings guidance range for 2010 of $4.30-$4.70 per diluted share. This range excludes the non-cash write-off of capitalized unproved leasehold. The comparable earnings guidance range including the non-cash charge is $4.16-$4.56 per diluted share.

Guidance assumes that commodity prices applicable to its unhedged production for the remainder of the year will average $4.50 per Mcf for natural gas, $85 per barrel for oil, and 92 cents per gallon for NGL.

For the last six months of 2010, Energen has hedges in place for approximately 72 percent of its estimated natural gas production of 36.4 Bcf at an average NYMEX-equivalent price of $8.01 per Mcf, 69 percent of its estimated oil production of 2.8 million barrels (MMBbl) at an average NYMEX-equivalent price of $85.25 per barrel, and 50 percent of its estimated NGL production of 37.4 million gallons at an average price of 88 cents per gallon.

Key assumptions included in the guidance include:

  • Full-year impact of certain year-to-date results;
  • Current hedge position;
  • Annual production of approximately 114 Bcfe; 58.7 for remainder of year
  • Capital spending of $445 million, including $360 million by Energen Resources (ERC) and $85 million by Alagasco;
  • Average DD&A expense at ERC of $1.77 per Mcfe;
  • Total LOE, including production taxes, at ERC of $2.10 per Mcfe (base LOE and marketing and transportation costs of $1.70 per Mcfe);
  • General and administrative expense at ERC of 49 cents per Mcfe;
  • Alagasco's earning on estimated average equity of $331 million;
  • Average diluted shares outstanding of 72.1 million.

Energen's 2010 earnings guidance does not include potential benefits from unidentified property acquisitions, Alabama shales exploration, or stock repurchases. The guidance also makes no assumption related to the potential impairment of remaining capitalized unproved leasehold. Energen's remaining capitalized, unproved leasehold associated with its Chattanooga shale and the shallow Conasauga shale is $14.4 million after-tax ($23.2 million pre-tax), or 20 cents per diluted share. The Chattanooga shale acreage is $8 million after-tax (11 cents per diluted share), and the shallow Conasauga acreage is $6.4 million (9 cents per diluted share).

2010 Hedge Summary

Energen Resources' hedge position for the remainder of 2010 is as follows:

Commodity Hedge Volumes Est. Production Hedge % NYMEXe Price*
Natural Gas 26.1 Bcf 36.4 Bcf 72 % $8.01/Mcf
Oil 2.0 MMBbl 2.8 MMBbl 69 % $85.25/barrel
NGL 18.7 MMgal 37.4 MMgal 50 % $0.88/gallon

* July actuals included when known.

Energen Resources' natural gas and oil hedge positions by hedge type for the remainder of 2010 are as follows:

Natural Gas Hedges Volumes (Bcf) Assumed Differential NYMEXe Price*
San Juan Basin 19.0 $0.50 per Mcf $7.73 per Mcf
NYMEX 7.1 -- $8.77 per Mcf
Oil Hedges Volumes (MBbl) Assumed Differential NYMEXe Price*
Sour Oil (WTS) 1,159 $3.00 per barrel $90.34 per barrel
NYMEX 808 -- $77.96 per barrel

* July actuals included when known.

Average realized oil and gas prices for Energen Resources' production associated with NYMEX contracts as well as for unhedged production will reflect the impact of basis differentials. Average realized NGL prices will be net of transportation and fractionation fees. For production associated with basin-specific contracts, Energen Resources will receive the contracted hedge price. Energen typically hedges basis differentials where applicable. In the tables above, the basin-specific contract prices were converted for comparability purposes to a NYMEX-equivalent price by adding to them Energen Resources' assumed basis differentials.

Sensitivity of Earnings, Cash Flows to Changes in Commodity Prices

Given Energen Resources' current hedge position for the remainder of 2010, changes in commodity prices are estimated to have the following impact on Energen's 2010 earnings and cash flows:

  • Every 10-cent change in the average NYMEX price of gas from $4.50 represents an estimated net income impact of approximately $385,000 (0.5 cents per diluted share).
  • Every $1.00 change in the average NYMEX price of oil from $85 per barrel represents an estimated net income impact of approximately $440,000 (0.6 cents per diluted share).
  • Every 1-cent change in the average price of liquids from $0.92 per gallon represents an estimated net income impact of approximately $85,000 (0.1 cents per diluted share).

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

2011 AND 2012 HEDGE POSITIONS

Energen Resources has substantial hedges in place for 2011 and 2012. Underscoring the impact of the company's oil production, the average NYMEX-equivalent price of Energen Resources' hedges is $8.63 per Mcfe in 2011 and $12.69 per Mcfe in 2012.

Energen Resources' 2011 hedge position is as follows:

Commodity Hedge Volumes NYMEXe Price
Natural Gas 38.8 Bcf $6.76/Mcf
Oil 3.5 MMBbl $76.39/barrel
NGL 38.9 MMgal $0.89/gallon

Energen Resources' natural gas and oil hedge positions by hedge type for 2011 are as follows:

Natural Gas Hedges Volumes (Bcf) Assumed Differential NYMEXe Price
San Juan Basin 25.7 $0.45 per Mcf $6.81 per Mcf
NYMEX 13.1 -- $6.66 per Mcf
Oil Hedges Volumes (MBbl) Assumed Differential NYMEXe Price
Sour Oil (WTS) 2,076 $3.00 per barrel $73.24 per barrel
NYMEX 1,398 -- $81.07 per barrel

Energen Resources' 2012 hedge position is as follows:

Commodity Hedge Volumes NYMEXe Price
Oil 3.1 MMBbl $81.38/barrel
NGL 18.1 MMgal $0.91/gallon

Energen Resources' oil hedge position by hedge type for 2012 is as follows:

Oil Hedges Volumes (MBbl) Assumed Differential NYMEXe Price
Sour Oil (WTS) 672 $3.00 per barrel $84.40 per barrel
NYMEX 2,458 --

$80.55 per barrel

Average realized oil and gas prices for Energen Resources' production associated with NYMEX contracts as well as for unhedged production will reflect the impact of basis differentials. Average realized NGL prices will be net of transportation and fractionation fees. For production associated with basin-specific contracts, Energen Resources will receive the contracted hedge price. Energen typically hedges basis differentials where applicable. In the tables above, the basin-specific contract prices were converted for comparability purposes to a NYMEX-equivalent price by adding to them Energen Resources' assumed basis differentials.

Energen Corporation is a diversified energy holding company with headquarters in Birmingham, AL. Its two lines of business are the acquisition, development and exploration of domestic, onshore natural gas, oil and NGL reserves and natural gas distribution in central and north Alabama. Energen Resources has approximately 3.5 trillion cubic feet equivalent of proved, probable, and possible reserves in the San Juan, Permian, and Black Warrior basins. Alabama Gas Corporation is the largest distributor of natural gas in Alabama. More information is available at http://www.energen.com.

This release contains statements expressing expectations of future plans, objectives and performance that constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Except as otherwise disclosed, the Company's forward-looking statements do not reflect the impact of possible or pending acquisitions, divestitures or restructurings. We undertake no obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All statements based on future expectations rather than on historical facts are forward-looking statements that are dependent on certain events, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. In addition, the Company cannot guarantee the absence of errors in input data, calculations and formulas used in its estimates, assumptions and forecasts. A more complete discussion of risks and uncertainties that could affect future results of Energen and its subsidiaries is included in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission requires public companies, such as Energen Corporation (the Company), to reconcile Non-GAAP (GAAP refers to generally accepted accounting principles) financial measures to related GAAP measures. Net Income excluding the non-cash after-tax unproved leasehold write-off is a Non-GAAP financial measure. Energen believes that excluding it for comparative purposes better reflects financial performance of the company's on-going operations.

Quarter Ended 6/30/2010 Six Months Ended 6/30/2010

Consolidated Net Income ($ in millions except per share data)

Net Income Per Diluted Share Net Income Per Diluted Share
Net Income (GAAP) 55.5 $ 0.77 172.3 $ 2.39
Non-cash leasehold write-off (net of $6.1 tax) 10.0 0.14 10.0 0.14
Net Income (Non-GAAP) 65.5 $ 0.91 182.3 $ 2.53

12/31/2010

2010 Earnings Guidance Range

Estimate (e)
Net Income (GAAP) $ 4.16 -- $ 4.56
Non-cash leasehold write-off 0.14 -- 0.14
Net Income (Non-GAAP) $ 4.30 -- $ 4.70
Energen Resources Net Income ($ in millions) Quarter

Ended 6/30/2010

Six Months

Ended 6/30/2010

Twelve Months Ended 6/30/2010
Net Income (GAAP) 56.8 128.4 238.6
Non-cash leasehold write-off (net of $6.1 tax) 10.0 10.0 10.0
Net Income (Non-GAAP) 66.8 138.4 248.6

(e) This estimate is a "forward-looking statement" as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission. All statements based on future expectations rather than on historical facts are forward-looking statements that are dependent on certain events, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. In addition, the Company cannot guarantee the absence of errors in input data, calculations and formulas used in its estimates, assumptions and forecasts. A discussion of risks and uncertainties, which could affect future results of Energen and its subsidiaries, is included in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

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

Reconciliation To GAAP Information Years Ended 12/31
($ in millions) 2009 Actual 2010 Estimate (e)
Net Income (GAAP) 256 311 -- 341
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 235 249 -- 249
Deferred income taxes, net 85 77 -- 77
After-tax Cash Flows (Non-GAAP) 576 637 -- 667
Changes in assets and liabilities and other adjustments 103 10 -- 10
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities (GAAP) 679 647 -- 677
Reconciliation To GAAP Information Years Ended 12/31
($ in millions) 2009 Actual 2010 Estimate (e)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities (GAAP) 679 647 -- 677
Changes in assets and liabilities and other adjustments (103) (10) -- (10)
After-tax Cash Flow (Non-GAAP) 576 637 -- 667
Less: AGC cash flows from operations and other (113) (77) (77)
Adj. Cash Flows from Operations Excluding Alagasco (Non-GAAP) 463 560 -- 590

(e) This estimate is a "forward-looking statement" as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission. All statements based on future expectations rather than on historical facts are forward-looking statements that are dependent on certain events, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. In addition, the Company cannot guarantee the absence of errors in input data, calculations and formulas used in its estimates, assumptions and forecasts. A discussion of risks and uncertainties, which could affect future results of Energen and its subsidiaries, is included in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
For the 3 months ending June 30, 2010 and 2009

2nd Quarter
(in thousands, except per share data) 2010 2009 Change
Operating Revenues
Oil and gas operations $ 234,586 $ 198,537 $ 36,049
Natural gas distribution 99,139 107,683 (8,544 )
Total operating revenues 333,725 306,220 27,505
Operating Expenses
Cost of gas 43,234 50,837 (7,603 )
Operations and maintenance 109,945 88,500 21,445
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 62,476 56,407 6,069
Taxes, other than income taxes 18,256 15,168 3,088
Accretion expense 1,521 1,163 358
Total operating expenses 235,432 212,075 23,357
Operating Income 98,293 94,145 4,148
Other Income (Expense)
Interest expense (9,844 ) (9,788 ) (56 )
Other income 385 2,817 (2,432 )
Other expense (1,346 ) (170 ) (1,176 )
Total other expense (10,805 ) (7,141 ) (3,664 )
Income Before Income Taxes 87,488 87,004 484
Income tax expense 31,945 32,003 (58 )
Net Income $ 55,543 $ 55,001 $ 542
Diluted Earnings Per Average Common Share $ 0.77 $ 0.76 $ 0.01
Basic Earnings Per Average Common Share $ 0.77 $ 0.77 $ 0.00
Diluted Avg. Common Shares Outstanding 72,089 71,904 185
Basic Avg. Common Shares Outstanding 71,844 71,644 200
Dividends Per Common Share $ 0.13 $ 0.125 $ 0.005

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
For the 6 months ending June 30, 2010 and 2009

Year-to-date
(in thousands, except per share data) 2010 2009 Change
Operating Revenues
Oil and gas operations $ 472,200 $ 387,657 $ 84,543
Natural gas distribution 436,439 402,669 33,770
Total operating revenues 908,639 790,326 118,313
Operating Expenses
Cost of gas 240,390 202,906 37,484
Operations and maintenance 201,647 176,887 24,760
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 124,211 110,985 13,226
Taxes, other than income taxes 48,893 41,628 7,265
Accretion expense 3,007 2,299 708
Total operating expenses 618,148 534,705 83,443
Operating Income 290,491 255,621 34,870
Other Income (Expense)
Interest expense (19,804 ) (19,569 ) (235 )
Other income 723 1,522 (799 )
Other expense (870 ) (360 ) (510 )
Total other expense (19,951 ) (18,407 ) (1,544 )
Income Before Income Taxes 270,540 237,214 33,326
Income tax expense 98,287 86,631 11,656
Net Income $ 172,253 $ 150,583 $ 21,670
Diluted Earnings Per Average Common Share $ 2.39 $ 2.09 $ 0.30
Basic Earnings Per Average Common Share $ 2.40 $ 2.10 $ 0.30
Diluted Avg. Common Shares Outstanding 72,069 71,888 181
Basic Avg. Common Shares Outstanding 71,830 71,642 188
Dividends Per Common Share $ 0.26 $ 0.25 $ 0.01

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
For the 12 months ending June 30, 2010 and 2009

Trailing 12 Months
(in thousands, except per share data) 2010 2009 Change
Operating Revenues
Oil and gas operations $ 907,089 $ 845,114 $ 61,975
Natural gas distribution 651,644 651,210 434
Total operating revenues 1,558,733 1,496,324 62,409
Operating Expenses
Cost of gas 343,538 337,422 6,116
Operations and maintenance 405,385 351,668 53,717
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 248,310 212,868 35,442
Taxes, other than income taxes 85,594 84,460 1,134
Accretion expense 5,643 4,489 1,154
Total operating expenses 1,088,470 990,907 97,563
Operating Income 470,263 505,417 (35,154 )
Other Income (Expense)
Interest expense (39,612 ) (40,168 ) 556
Other income 3,781 2,675 1,106
Other expense (810 ) (6,326 ) 5,516
Total other expense (36,641 ) (43,819 ) 7,178
Income Before Income Taxes 433,622 461,598 (27,976 )
Income tax expense 155,627 172,666 (17,039 )
Net Income $ 277,995 $ 288,932 $ (10,937 )
Diluted Earnings Per Average Common Share $ 3.86 $ 4.02 $ (0.16 )
Basic Earnings Per Average Common Share $ 3.87 $ 4.03 $ (0.16 )
Diluted Avg. Common Shares Outstanding 71,971 71,961 10
Basic Avg. Common Shares Outstanding 71,770 71,641 129
Dividends Per Common Share $ 0.51 $ 0.49 $ 0.02

SELECTED BUSINESS SEGMENT DATA (UNAUDITED)

For the 3 months ending June 30, 2010 and 2009

2nd Quarter
(in thousands, except sales price data) 2010 2009 Change
Oil and Gas Operations
Operating revenues
Natural gas $ 120,588 $ 112,822 $ 7,766
Oil 98,523 66,620 31,903
Natural gas liquids 14,611 16,194 (1,583 )
Other 864 2,901 (2,037 )
Total $ 234,586 $ 198,537 $ 36,049
Production volumes
Natural gas (MMcf) 17,633 18,001 (368 )
Oil (MBbl) 1,258 1,113 145
Natural gas liquids (MMgal) 19.0 18.4 0.6
Total production volumes (MMcfe) 27,897 27,314 583
Revenue per unit of production including effects of all derivative instruments
Natural gas (Mcf) $ 6.84 $ 6.27 $ 0.57
Oil (barrel) $ 78.34 $ 59.85 $ 18.49
Natural gas liquids (gallon) $ 0.77 $ 0.88 $ (0.11 )
Other data
Lease operating expense (LOE)
LOE and other $ 44,721 $ 43,371 $ 1,350
Production taxes 10,646 7,269 3,377
Total $ 55,367 $ 50,640 $ 4,727
Depreciation, depletion and amortization $ 50,586 $ 43,753 $ 6,833
General and administrative expense $ 12,979 $ 11,428 $ 1,551
Capital expenditures $ 72,352 $ 241,213 $ (168,861 )
Exploration expenditures $ 18,677 $ 104 $ 18,573
Operating income $ 95,456 $ 91,449 $ 4,007
Natural Gas Distribution
Operating revenues
Residential $ 59,676 $ 64,764 $ (5,088 )
Commercial and industrial 26,190 29,918 (3,728 )
Transportation 11,683 12,209 (526 )
Other 1,590 792 798
Total $ 99,139 $ 107,683 $ (8,544 )
Gas delivery volumes (MMcf)
Residential 3,310 3,095 215
Commercial and industrial 1,853 1,810 43
Transportation 10,523 8,302 2,221
Total 15,686 13,207 2,479
Other data
Depreciation and amortization $ 11,890 $ 12,654 $ (764 )
Capital expenditures $ 21,167 $ 19,864 $ 1,303
Operating income $ 3,138 $ 3,242 $ (104 )

SELECTED BUSINESS SEGMENT DATA (UNAUDITED)

For the 6 months ending June 30, 2010 and 2009

Year-to-date
(in thousands, except sales price data) 2010 2009 Change
Oil and Gas Operations
Operating revenues
Natural gas $ 246,015 $ 228,457 $ 17,558
Oil 192,498 124,362 68,136
Natural gas liquids 31,147 30,716 431
Other 2,540 4,122 (1,582 )
Total $ 472,200 $ 387,657 $ 84,543
Production volumes
Natural gas (MMcf) 35,045 35,651 (606 )
Oil (MBbl) 2,444 2,203 241
Natural gas liquids (MMgal) 37.8 35.9 1.9
Total production volumes (MMcfe) 55,106 54,006 1,100
Revenue per unit of production including effects of all derivative instruments
Natural gas (Mcf) $ 7.02 $ 6.41 $ 0.61
Oil (barrel) $ 78.77 $ 56.44 $ 22.33
Natural gas liquids (gallon) $ 0.82 $ 0.85 $ (0.03 )
Other data
Lease operating expense (LOE)
LOE and other $ 88,560 $ 89,243 $ (683 )
Production taxes 20,587 15,110 5,477
Total $ 109,147 $ 104,353 $ 4,794
Depreciation, depletion and amortization $ 99,282 $ 85,716 $ 13,566
General and administrative expense $ 28,162 $ 22,440 $ 5,722
Capital expenditures $ 110,915 $ 315,828 $ (204,913 )
Exploration expenditures $ 19,861 $ 254 $ 19,607
Operating income $ 212,741 $ 172,595 $ 40,146
Natural Gas Distribution
Operating revenues
Residential $ 301,082 $ 269,292 $ 31,790
Commercial and industrial 110,480 105,294 5,186
Transportation 29,516 27,225 2,291
Other (4,639 ) 858 (5,497 )
Total $ 436,439 $ 402,669 $ 33,770
Gas delivery volumes (MMcf)
Residential 18,272 14,286 3,986
Commercial and industrial 7,580 6,378 1,202
Transportation 23,205 19,271 3,934
Total 49,057 39,935 9,122
Other data
Depreciation and amortization $ 24,929 $ 25,269 $ (340 )
Capital expenditures $ 37,527 $ 35,974 $ 1,553
Operating income $ 78,393 $ 84,081 $ (5,688 )

SELECTED BUSINESS SEGMENT DATA (UNAUDITED)
For the 12 months ending June 30, 2010 and 2009

Trailing 12 Months
(in thousands, except sales price data) 2010 2009 Change
Oil and Gas Operations
Operating revenues
Natural gas $ 477,928 $ 498,570 $ (20,642)
Oil 352,886 278,243 74,643
Natural gas liquids 67,685 61,421 6,264
Other 8,590 6,880 1,710
Total $ 907,089 $ 845,114 $ 61,975
Production volumes
Natural gas (MMcf) 71,731 70,401 1,330
Oil (MBbl) 4,930 4,367 563
Natural gas liquids (MMgal) 77.1 71.8 5.3
Total production volumes (MMcfe) 112,324 106,855 5,469
Revenue per unit of production including effects of all derivative instruments
Natural gas (Mcf) $ 6.66 $ 7.08 $ (0.42)
Oil (barrel) $ 71.57 $ 63.71 $ 7.86
Natural gas liquids (gallon) $ 0.88 $ 0.86 $ 0.02
Other data
Lease operating expense (LOE)
LOE and other $ 181,094 $ 178,633 $ 2,461
Production taxes 41,129 39,533 1,596
Total $ 222,223 $ 218,166 $ 4,057
Depreciation, depletion and amortization $ 197,655 $ 162,864 $ 34,791
General and administrative expense $ 57,936 $ 38,753 $ 19,183
Capital expenditures $ 222,485 $ 592,489 $ (370,004)
Exploration expenditures $ 29,841 $ 6,241 $ 23,600
Operating income $ 393,791 $ 414,601 $ (20,810)
Natural Gas Distribution
Operating revenues
Residential $ 431,550 $ 414,286 $ 17,264
Commercial and industrial 167,327 174,130 (6,803)
Transportation 56,603 51,332 5,271
Other (3,836) 11,462 (15,298)
Total $ 651,644 $ 651,210 $ 434
Gas delivery volumes (MMcf)
Residential 24,907 21,176 3,731
Commercial and industrial 11,135 10,353 782
Transportation 44,838 40,499 4,339
Total 80,880 72,028 8,852
Other data
Depreciation and amortization $ 50,655 $ 50,004 $ 651
Capital expenditures $ 79,362 $ 70,298 $ 9,064
Operating income $ 78,296 $ 93,021 $ (14,725)

SOURCE: Energen Corporation

Energen Corporation
Julie S. Ryland, 205-326-8421

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