chesapeake energy investory presentation january 2014
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The latest PowerPoint presentation issued by Chesapeake on Jan. 2 2014 recapping what they believe will be the end results from 2013 (subject to the usual and customary revisions, of course). The presentaiton shows that all of the firings (over 1,200 people) in 2013 had their effect--capital expenditures were down 48% for the year. Income and profits were up (150% and 33% respectively) for the year.TRANSCRIPT
January 2014 Investor Presentation
JANUARY 2014 INVESTOR PRESENTATION
January 2014 Investor Presentation
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This presentation 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. Forward-looking statements are statements other than those of historical fact that give our current expectations or
forecasts of future events. They include production forecasts, estimates of operating costs, assumptions regarding future natural gas and liquids
prices, anticipated asset sales, planned drilling activity and drilling and completion capital expenditures and other anticipated cash outflows, as well
as projected cash flow and liquidity, business strategy and other plans and objectives for future operations.
Disclosures concerning the estimated contribution of derivative contracts to our future results of operations are based upon market information as of
a specific date, and such market prices are subject to significant volatility. Our production forecasts are dependent upon many assumptions,
including estimates of production decline rates from existing wells and the outcome of future drilling activity. Our ability to generate sufficient
operating cash flow to fund future capital expenditures is subject to all the risks and uncertainties that exist in our industry, some of which we may
not be able to anticipate at this time. Pending sales transactions are subject to closing conditions and may not be completed in the time frame
anticipated. Further, asset sales we are evaluating as we focus on our strategic priorities are subject to market conditions and other factors beyond
our control. Our plans to reduce financial leverage and complexity may take longer to implement if such sales are delayed or do not occur as
expected.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results are described under “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of our 2012 annual
report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 1, 2013. These risk factors include the volatility of natural
gas, oil and NGL prices; the limitations our level of indebtedness may have on our financial flexibility; declines in the prices of natural gas and oil
potentially resulting in a write-down of our asset carrying values; the availability of capital on an economic basis, including through planned asset
sales, to fund reserve replacement costs; our ability to replace reserves and sustain production; uncertainties inherent in estimating quantities of
natural gas, oil and NGL reserves and projecting future rates of production and the amount and timing of development expenditures; our ability to
generate profits or achieve targeted results in drilling and well operations; leasehold terms expiring before production can be established; hedging
activities resulting in lower prices realized on natural gas, oil and NGL sales; the need to secure hedging liabilities and the inability of hedging
counterparties to satisfy their obligations; drilling and operating risks, including potential environmental liabilities; legislative and regulatory changes
adversely affecting our industry and our business, including initiatives related to hydraulic fracturing, air emissions and endangered species; current
worldwide economic uncertainty which may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, liquidity and financial condition; oilfield
services shortages, gathering system and transportation capacity constraints and various transportation interruptions that could adversely affect our
revenues and cash flow; losses possible from pending or future litigation and regulatory investigations; cyber attacks adversely impacting our
operations; and the loss of key operational personnel or inability to maintain our corporate culture.
Although we believe the expectations and forecasts reflected in forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance they will prove
to have been correct. They can be affected by inaccurate or changed assumptions or by known or unknown risks and uncertainties. We caution you
not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this presentation, and we undertake no obligation
to update this information.
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January 2014 Investor Presentation
3Q’13 FINANCIAL RESULTS
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(1) Includes unrestricted cash and borrowing availability under revolving credit facilities as of 9/30/2013
(2) Includes $3.6 billion of asset sales completed as of 9/30/2013 and ~$600 million of asset sales completed or under contract in 4Q’13
(3) Includes drilling and completion expenditures, leasehold and other
Note: Reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to comparable GAAP measures appear on pages 26-27
22% YOY
$1.4 billion
OP. CASH FLOW
$5.2 billion(1)
LIQUIDITY YTD ASSET SALES TOTAL CAPEX
$4.2 billion(2) 57% YOY(3)
$1.5 billion
ADJ. EARNINGS/FDS
330% YOY
$0.43
ADJ. EBITDA
29% YOY
$1.3 billion
January 2014 Investor Presentation
3Q’13 OPERATIONAL RESULTS
4
2% YOY
4.0 bcfe/d
TOTAL PRODUCTION LIQUIDS MIX OIL PRODUCTION
(1) Oil and NGL collectively referred to as “liquids”
27% Up from 21% in 3Q’12
23% YOY
120 mbbls/d
NGL PRODUCTION
GAS PRODUCTION
of Total Production(1)
31% YOY
58.5 mbbls/d
10% YOY
3.0 bcf/d
to
3Q’13 total organic production growth rate of ~8% YOY, as adjusted for asset sales
January 2014 Investor Presentation
GREAT FUTURE, GREAT ASSETS
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Natural gas plays
Liquid plays
Wet-gas window
Operating states
Powder River Basin: Niobrara Shale
Anadarko Basin: Mississippi Lime
Anadarko Basin: Cleveland
and Tonkawa Tight Sands
Anadarko Basin: Texas
Panhandle Granite Wash
Anadarko Basin: Colony Granite Wash
OKC Headquarters Eagle Ford Shale
Utica Shale
Marcellus Shale
Barnett Shale
Haynesville/Bossier Shales
15.7 tcfe of proved reserves(1) 4.0 bcfe/d of production 13 mm net acres of leasehold
(1) Based on SEC pricing. Using 10-year average NYMEX strip prices as of 12/31/12, proved reserves were 19.6 tcfe
January 2014 Investor Presentation
IMPROVING STATE OF CHESAPEAKE
Delivered strong third quarter results
› Full-year 2013 plan is on track
Implemented new strategy capitalizing on
CHK’s speed
Completed transformational review and
reorganization
› Implementing new operational processes to reduce
costs, increase efficiencies and enhance returns
› ~20% reduction in E&P workforce
Essential elements for success in place…
› Business units
› Capital allocation process
› Strategic metrics
› Performance management/compensation system
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It’s a new day at CHK – we have reached an inflection point
January 2014 Investor Presentation
KEY STRATEGIC TENETS
Financial discipline
› Balance capital expenditures with cash flow from
operations
› Competitive capital allocation process
› Divest noncore assets and noncore affiliates
› Reduce financial and operational risk and complexity
› Achieve investment grade metrics
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Profitable and efficient growth from captured
resources
› Develop world-class inventory
› Target top-quartile operating and financial metrics
› Aggressively benchmark and post appraise our
performance
› Pursue continuous improvement
› Drive value leakage out of operations
› New play entry: substitution vs. addition
January 2014 Investor Presentation
OUR FOCUS
Value-based vs. activity-based drilling program
› Core drilling, cost leadership and cycle time improvement
will add >$1 billion in PV10 per year
Balance sheet improvement
› Continue non-core asset sales program
Production growth in 2014 and beyond
› Decrease downtime and optimize base production
Reduce well costs and operating/overhead expenses
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January 2014 Investor Presentation
KEY NEAR-TERM VALUE INITIATIVES
Well cost reduction
› Enhances returns on core portfolio
› Builds additional economic inventory
Cycle time reduction
› 2013 avg. cycle time of ~8 months from spud to TIL
› Targeting improvement of 30-60%
Supply chain purchasing power
› CHK will no longer be a price taker
Optimizing iron – 40% rig count reduction YOY
› More efficient equipment/crews
Completion planning and optimization
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January 2014 Investor Presentation
FOCUSING CAPITAL ON CORE E&P OPERATIONS
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$5.7
$13.2 $13.6 $13.4
$6.9
Devoting >80% capex to drilling and completion activities in 2013 vs. an average of ~50% during 2010-2012
59% 41% 55% 66% 82%
Drilling and Completion Capex Leasehold Capex
Other Capex Operating Cash Flow
January 2014 Investor Presentation
Target our best rock – improve EURs and IPs
Capture drilling efficiency gains of 15 - 30%
by utilizing pre-existing pads and
implementing other cost-reduction initiatives
Optimize field development and
infrastructure
Right-size drilling program to capture
greatest value
NOW POSITIONED TO FOCUS ON EFFICIENCY
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With HBP efforts largely complete, CHK has greater capital flexibility in 2014
Pad Drilling in Growth Plays
January 2014 Investor Presentation
EAGLE FORD SHALE
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Connected 100 wells to sales in 3Q’13 with an avg. peak daily rate of ~930 boe/d
788 producing wells and 117 wells WOPL or in various stages of completion(1)
HBP drilling largely complete: ~75% acres HBP’d in the core
~70% of wells drilling on existing pads in 2H’13E, anticipate ~85% in 2014
Currently operating ten rigs in the play; anticipate ramping to 15+ rigs in 2014
Oil window Wet-gas window Dry-gas window
3Q’13 Net Production: ~95 mboe/d CHK leasehold
Operated rigs
Industry rigs
68%
Oil
20%
Gas
12%
NGL
(1) As of 9/30/2013
January 2014 Investor Presentation
EAGLE FORD GROSS OPERATED OIL PRODUCTION
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CHK is the second-largest gross oil producer with the fastest growth rate in the Eagle Ford Shale
Data Source: IHS Energy
Chesapeake Peers
January 2014 Investor Presentation
UTICA PRODUCTION ACCELERATING AS INFRASTRUCTURE EXPANDS
3Q’13 daily net production of ~165 mmcfe/d
› Up 91% sequentially
Connected 63 wells to sales in 3Q with an avg. peak daily rate of ~6.6 mmcfe/d
Drilled 377 wells in the Utica play as of 9/30
› Includes 169 producing wells, 208 WOPL or in various
stages of completion
Phase I of processing at Kensington (200 mmcf/d)
started 7/13; Phase II (200 mmcf/d) expected to
start up 12/13
ATEX ethane pipeline expected to start up 12/13
Currently operating nine rigs in the play
14 (1) CHK contracted facilities reflect plant capacity, not CHK’s contract volumes.
CHK contracted facilities
Third-party facilities
CHK leasehold
ATEX pipeline
CHK/TOT JV outline
Operated rigs
Industry rigs
Nisource/Hilcorp
Seneca
Cadiz
Leesville
Natrium
200 mmcf/d
Hastings
180 mmcf/d
Kensington
200 mmcf/d
OHIO
PENNSYLVANIA
WEST VIRGINIA
January 2014 Investor Presentation
NORTHERN MARCELLUS
Connected 37 wells to sales in 3Q with an avg. peak daily rate of ~9.3 mmcfe/d
128 wells WOPL or in various stages of completion as of 9/30/13
Drilling program targeting EUR wells in excess of 10 bcfe gross
~65% of wells drilling on existing pads in 2H’13E; anticipate >80% in 2014
Currently operating five rigs in the play
Contracted >550 mmcf/d of new pipeline capacity in 4Q’13
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CHK leasehold
CHK core
CHK core of the core
CHK operated rigs
Industry rigs
3Q’13 Net Production: ~825 mmcf/d
January 2014 Investor Presentation
DAILY PRODUCTION
3% YOY
2012 3,886 bcfe/d
2013E 3,985 bcfe/d(3)
150% YOY
2012 $456 mm
2013E $1.14 billion(1)
ADJ. NET INCOME
NET WELLS TO SALES
ADJ. EBITDA
EXPECT TO DELIVER STRONG RESULTS IN 2013
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15% YOY
2012 1,225 net wells
2013E 1,045 net wells
33% YOY
2012 $3.75 billion
2013E $5.0 billion(1)
48% YOY
2012 $13.4 billion
2013E $6.9 billion(2)
TOTAL CAPEX
OIL PRODUCTION
31% YOY
2012 31.3 mmbbls
2013E 41.0 mmbbls(3)
(1) 2013E projections assume NYMEX prices on open contracts of $3.50 to $3.75/mcf and $100.00/bbl. 2013E reconciliations on pages 24-25
(2) Total 2013E capex on page 9
(3) Based on the midpoint of 11/6/2013 Outlook on page 23
2013 efforts are leading to increased profitability
January 2014 Investor Presentation
WHAT TO EXPECT GOING FORWARD?
Reduced capital intensity
Targets set on top-quartile operating metrics
Improved operational performance
Reduced financial leverage and complexity
improvement through noncore asset and affiliate
sales
2014 guidance to be provided in early 2014
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Expect greater predictability, reduced risk and less complexity
January 2014 Investor Presentation
CORPORATE INFORMATION
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6100 N. Western Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
WEBSITE: www.chk.com
CHESAPEAKE HEADQUARTERS
CORPORATE CONTACTS
GARY T. CLARK, CFA Vice President — Investor Relations and Research
DOMENIC J. DELL'OSSO, JR. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Investor Relations department can be reached by phone at (405) 935-8870 or by email at [email protected]
TWITTER.COM/CHESAPEAKE FACEBOOK.COM/CHESAPEAKE YOUTUBE.COM/CHESAPEAKEENERGY
PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES CUSIP TICKER
9.5% Senior Notes due 2015 #165167CD7 CHK15K
3.25% Senior Notes due 2016 #165167CJ4 CHK16
6.25% Senior Notes due 2017 #027393390 N/A
6.50% Senior Notes due 2017 #165167BS5 CHK17
6.875% Senior Notes due 2018 #165167CE5 CHK18B
7.25% Senior Notes due 2018 #165167CC9 CHK18A
6.625% Senior Notes due 2020 #165167CF2 CHK20A
6.875% Senior Notes due 2020 #165167BU0 CHK20
6.125% Senior Notes Due 2021 #165167CG0 CHK21
5.375% Senior Notes Due 2021 #165167CK21 CHK21A
5.75% Senior Notes Due 2023 #165167CL9 CHK23
2.75% Contingent Convertible Senior Notes due 2035 #165167BW6 CHK35
2.50% Contingent Convertible Senior Notes due 2037 #165167BZ9/
#165167CA3
CHK37/
CHK37A
2.25% Contingent Convertible Senior Notes due 2038 #165167CB1 CHK38
4.5% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock #165167842 CHK PrD
5.0% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (Series 2005B) #165167834/
#165167826 N/A
5.75% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock
#U16450204/
#165167776/
#165167768
N/A
5.75% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (Series A)
#U16450113/
#165167784/
#165167750
N/A
Chesapeake Common Stock #165167107 CHK
January 2014 Investor Presentation
APPENDIX
January 2014 Investor Presentation
EMPHASIZING HIGHER-RETURN LIQUIDS-RICH PLAYS
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Natural gas plays
Liquids-rich plays
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
Jan-10 Jul-10 Jan-11 Jul-11 Jan-12 Jul-12 Jan-13 Jul-13 Jan-14
Operated Rigs
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
200
$0.0
$0.5
$1.0
$1.5
$2.0
$2.5
$3.0
Drilling and Completion Capex ($ in billions)
Average Operated Rig Count
% of Operated Drilling and Completion Capex
13% 10%
30%
46%
84% 86%
87% 90%
70%
54%
16% 14%
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013E
Total Liquids Capex Total Dry Gas Capex
$0.38 $0.41 $0.35 $0.35
$0.39 $0.33
$0.23 $0.25 $0.25 $0.29
$0.94 $0.92
$0.88
$1.05 $0.97
$0.84
$0.83 $0.86
$0.78 $0.76
65%
27%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
$0.00
$0.20
$0.40
$0.60
$0.80
$1.00
$1.20
$1.40
$1.60
$1.80Production expense ($/mcfe)
G&A ($/mcfe)
CHK Liquids % of Total Realized Revenue
CHK Liquids % of Total Production
(2)
(1) 4Q’13E assumes mid-point of full year 2013 drilling and completion costs in Outlook as of 11/6/2013
(2) Excluding stock-based compensation and restructuring and other termination benefits
(1)
January 2014 Investor Presentation
LIQUIDS-DRIVEN PRODUCTION GROWTH
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~178,000 bbls/d in 3Q’13
~3.0 bcf/d in 3Q’13
E
% L
iqu
ids
Miss Lime, N. Eagle Ford, Haynesville and other asset sales
Chesapeake’s dry-gas production peaked in mid-2012. Associated natural gas and liquids are now driving production growth.
January 2014 Investor Presentation
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Term Loan
Convertibles
Other Sr. Notes
SENIOR NOTE PROFILE(1)
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$1,660
$4,294
$1,112
$1,800
$1,100
$650
$1,700
2.75%(2) 3.25% 5.75%(3) 2.25%(2) 6.625%(4) 6.875% 5.375% 5.75%
9.5% 2.5%(2) 7.25% 6.625% 6.125%
6.5% 6.875%
6.25%
$500
Rates
($ in MM)
(1) As of 9/30/2013 (2) Recognizes earliest investor put option as maturity for the 2.75% 2035, 2.5% 2037 and 2.25% 2038 Contingent Convertible Senior Notes (3) Interest at LIBOR plus 4.50%; LIBOR rate is subject to a floor of 1.25% per annum (4) COO $650 mm Senior Notes due 2019
Average
Interest Rate:
5.9%
Sr. Debt and
Term Loan:
$12.8 Billion
Average
Maturity:
5.1 years
Strong liquidity profile: ~$5.2 billion of liquidity as of 9/30/2013
January 2014 Investor Presentation
OUTLOOK SUMMARY(1)
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(1) As of 11/6/2013 (2) Assumes NYMEX prices on open contracts of $3.50 to $3.75/mcf and $100.00/bbl in 2013 (3) Excludes expenses associated with stock-based compensation and restructuring and other termination benefits (4) Before changes in assets and liabilities.
2012 2013E
Natural gas (bcf) 1,129 1,080 – 1,090
Oil (mbbls) 31,265 40,000 – 42,000
NGL (mbbls) 17,615 20,000 – 21,000
Natural gas equivalent (bcfe) 1,422 1,440 – 1,468
YOY production increase (adjusted for planned asset sales) 19% 3%
Natural gas production increase (decrease) 12% (4%)
Liquids YOY production increase 54% 26%
% production from liquids 20% 25%
% realized revenues from liquids(2) 59% 63%
Operating costs per mcfe:
Production expense, production taxes and G&A(3) $1.38 $1.20 – $1.35
Operating cash flow ($mm)(2)(4) $4,053 $5,050 – $5,100
Drilling and completion costs on proved and unproved
properties ($mm) ($8,831) ($5,500 – $5,800)
Acquisition of unproved properties, net ($mm) ($1,718) ($200 – $250)
January 2014 Investor Presentation
RECONCILIATION OF 2013 FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS: ADJUSTED EBITDA TO OPERATING CASH FLOW
24 (1) Includes effects of estimated realized hedging gains and losses and excludes effects of unrealized hedging gains and losses (2) Includes expense related to stock-based compensation, but excludes restructuring and other termination benefits (3) Before changes in assets and liabilities
NYMEX Natural Gas Prices
As of 11/6/2013 Outlook ($ in mm; oil at $100 NYMEX) $3.00 $4.00 $5.00 O/G revenue (unhedged) $6,820 $7,000 $7,190
Hedging effect(1) (30) (170) (300)
Marketing, service operations and other 260 260 260
Production taxes ~4% (230) (240) (240)
Production cost (LOE) (1,200) (1,200) (1,200)
G&A(2) (470) (470) (470)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (180) (180) (180)
Adjusted ebitda $4,970 $5,000 $5,060
Interest expense incl. capitalized interest (180) (180) (180)
Noncash interest expense 80 80 80
Stock-based compensation 90 90 90
Restructuring and other termination benefits (70) (70) (70)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 180 180 180
Operating cash flow(3) $5,070 $5,100 $5,160
January 2014 Investor Presentation
RECONCILIATION OF 2013 FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS: OPERATING CASH FLOW TO ADJUSTED NET INCOME
25 (1) Before changes in assets and liabilities
NYMEX Natural Gas Prices
As of 11/6/2013 Outlook ($ in mm; oil at $100 NYMEX) $3.00 $4.00 $5.00
Operating cash flow(1) $5,070 $5,100 $5,160
Oil and gas depreciation (2,540) (2,540) (2,540)
Depreciation of other assets (330) (330) (330)
Income taxes (38% rate) (800) (810) (830)
Noncash interest expense (80) (80) (80)
Stock-based compensation (90) (90) (90)
Restructuring and other termination benefits 70 70 70
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (180) (180) (180)
Adjusted net income attributable to Chesapeake $1,120 $1,140 $1,180
Adjusted earnings per fully diluted share $1.47 $1.50 $1.55
January 2014 Investor Presentation
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
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(1) Adjusted net income available to common stockholders and adjusted earnings per share assuming dilution exclude certain items that management believes affect the comparability of operating
results. The company believes these adjusted financial measures are a useful adjunct to earnings calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) because: (i) Management uses adjusted net income available to common stockholders to evaluate the company's operational trends and performance relative to other natural gas and oil producing
companies. (ii) Adjusted net income available to common stockholders is more comparable to earnings estimates provided by securities analysts. (iii) Items excluded generally are one-time items or items whose timing or amount cannot be reasonably estimated. Accordingly, any guidance provided by the company generally excludes
information regarding these types of items. (2) In millions. Weighted average fully diluted shares outstanding include shares that were considered antidilutive for calculating earnings per share in accordance with GAAP
($ in mm, except per share data)
Three Months Ended: 9/30/2013 6/30/2013 9/30/2012
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders $156 $457 $(2,055)
Adjustments, net of tax: Unrealized (gains) losses on derivatives 118 (325) 63
Net (gains) losses on sales of fixed assets (82) (68) 4
Impairment of natural gas and oil properties _ _ 2,022
Impairments of fixed assets and other 55 143 23
Restructuring and other termination benefits 39 5 2
(Gains) losses on sales of investments (2) 6 (19)
Losses on purchases of debt _ 44 _
Premium on purchase of preferred shares of a subsidiary _ 69 _
Other (2) 3 (5)
Adjusted net income available to common stockholders(1)
$282 $334 $35
Preferred stock dividends 43 43 43
Earnings allocated to participating securities 3 11 _
Total adjusted net income $328 $388 $78
Weighted average fully diluted shares outstanding(2) 765 763 754
Adjusted earnings per share assuming dilution(1) $0.43 $0.51 $0.10
January 2014 Investor Presentation
RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING CASH FLOW, EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA
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(1) Operating cash flow represents net cash provided by operating activities before changes in assets and liabilities. Operating cash flow is presented because management believes it is a useful adjunct to net cash provided by operating activities under GAAP. Operating cash flow is widely accepted as a financial indicator of a natural gas and oil company's ability to generate cash which is used to internally fund exploration and development activities and to service debt. This measure is widely used by investors and rating agencies in the valuation, comparison, rating and investment recommendations of companies within the natural gas and oil exploration and production industry. Operating cash flow is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to cash flows from operating, investing or financing activities as an indicator of cash flows, or as a measure of liquidity.
(2) Ebitda represents net income (loss) before interest expense, income taxes, and depreciation, depletion and amortization expense. Ebitda is presented as a supplemental financial measurement in the evaluation of our business. We believe that it provides additional information regarding our ability to meet our future debt service, capital expenditures and working capital requirements. This measure is widely used by investors and rating agencies in the valuation, comparison, rating and investment recommendations of companies. Ebitda is also a financial measurement that, with certain negotiated adjustments, is reported to our lenders pursuant to our bank credit agreements and is used in the financial covenants in our bank credit agreements. Ebitda is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP. Accordingly, it should not be considered as a substitute for net income, income from operations or cash flow provided by operating activities prepared in accordance with GAAP.
(3) Adjusted ebitda excludes certain items that management believes affect the comparability of operating results. The company believes these non-GAAP financial measures are a useful adjunct to ebitda because: (i) Management uses adjusted ebitda to evaluate the company's operational trends and performance relative to other natural gas and oil producing companies. (ii) Adjusted ebitda is more comparable to estimates provided by securities analysts. (iii) Items excluded generally are one-time items or items whose timing or amount cannot be reasonably estimated. Accordingly, any guidance provided by the company generally excludes information regarding these types of items.
($ in mm)
Three Months Ended: 9/30/2013 6/30/2013 9/30/2012
Cash provided by operating activities $1,356 $1,281 $949 Changes in assets and liabilities 12 89 169
Operating cash flow(1)
$1,368 $1,370 $1,118
Net income $240 $625 $(1,971)
Interest expense 40 104 36
Income tax expense (benefit) 147 384 (1,260)
Depreciation and amortization of other assets 79 76 66
Natural gas, oil and NGL depreciation, depletion and amortization 652 645 762
EBITDA(2)
$1,158 $1,834 $(2,367)
Adjustments: Unrealized (gains) losses on natural gas, oil and NGL derivatives 191 (576) 104
Impairment of natural gas and oil properties _ _ 3,315
Net (gains) losses on sales of fixed assets (132) (109) 7
Impairments of fixed assets and other 89 231 38
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (38) (45) (41)
(Gains) losses on sales of investments (3) 10 (31)
Losses on purchases of debt _ 70 _
Restructuring and other termination benefits 63 7 3
Other (3) 2 (4)
Adjusted EBITDA(3) $1,325 $1,424 $1,024