Endeavour Announces Financial and Operational Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009
By Endeavour International Corporation, PRNEMonday, March 8, 2010
HOUSTON, March 9, 2010 - Endeavour International Corporation (NYSE-Amex: END) (LSE: ENDV) today
reported discretionary cash flow for the fourth quarter of 2009 of US$21.4
million compared to US$15.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. Net income
(loss), as adjusted, for the year ended December 31, 2009 was US$41.1 million
compared to US$16.5 million last year. For the full year ended December 31,
2009, discretionary cash flow was US$71.4 million.
"For Endeavour, the year 2009 was a period of refining our vision as an
independent oil and gas exploration and production company. The funds from
the sale of our Norwegian subsidiary supplemented cash flow to accelerate our
strategic onshore initiative in the United States and progress the
development of four North Sea fields in the United Kingdom," said William L.
Transier, chairman, chief executive officer and president. "The value of our
current portfolio has been enhanced by the record reserve replacement rate
and increases in proved and probable reserves for the year. We also took
steps to improve our financial flexibility through the redemption of a
portion of our convertible preferred stock and an amendment to the terms of
the agreement that eliminated anti-dilution provisions and reduced the
issue's overall cost of capital."
On a GAAP basis, net income (loss) was US$(29.5) million for the fourth
quarter of 2009 as compared to US$59.1 million in the same quarter in 2008.
On a GAAP basis, net income (loss) was US$(41.0) million for the year ended
December 31, 2009 as compared to US$56.5 million in the same period in 2008.
These GAAP basis amounts for the year ended December 31, 2009 include
non-cash charges resulting primarily from currency translation,
mark-to-market accounting for derivatives and asset impairments totaling
US$82.1 million as outlined on the attached reconciliation schedule.
Highlights for 2009 and early 2010 are as follows:
Reported record 2P reserve replacement rate for 2009 - Endeavour reported
a 49 percent increase in proved and probable reserves for the year and a 2P
record reserve replacement ratio of 980 percent of 2009 production based on
1.4 million barrels of oil equivalent (mmboe). Proved and probable reserves
at year-end 2009 increased to 38.9 mmboe compared to 26.1 mmboe a year ago
excluding Norwegian assets sold during the year. Extensions, discoveries and
upward revisions to prior estimates and purchases less production and the
reserves associated with the sale of Norwegian assets added 13.7 mmboe during
2009. The majority of the proven reserves added in 2009 are a result of two
successful appraisal wells in the Cygnus field, combined with positive
production performance from other assets.
Launched onshore U.S. initiative including significant interests in gas
shale and frontier plays - During 2009, Endeavour announced an onshore
exploration and production program in the United States to pursue
opportunities with shorter cycle times and lower costs that complement its
growing North Sea asset base. In early 2010, the company acquired asset
positions in four resource plays in the highly prospective Haynesville and
Marcellus gas shale plays and frontier plays in Alabama and Montana where the
company is one of the first participants. Endeavour has acquired interests in
526,000 gross acres (165,000 net acres) in these four areas. During the first
quarter of 2010, Endeavour and its partner, Cohort, began drilling two wells
in the Haynesville area. Much of the 2010 activity will occur in the
Haynesville gas shale play in northern Louisiana where some of the most
prolific new wells in the play are being completed.
Projected 2010 capital spending of approximately US$90 million -
Endeavour expects to fund its planned capital spending from cash on hand and
cash flow generated by operations. A significant portion of the budget will
be directed at its initiative in the U.S. toward near-term production and
reserve adds from the company's Haynesville portfolio. A majority of the
estimated capital spending is within the company's control and will be
increased or curtailed depending on the availability of capital, progress on
developments and other opportunities during the year.
Continued progress on three UK field developments with a fourth matured
to development phase - Endeavour currently has four field developments in
various stages of completion.
- Rochelle - The field development plan for the Endeavour-operated
project has been filed with production expected in 2011. The
environmental impact study for the subsea development and pipeline
corridor has been completed with no sensitivities identified. Endeavour
holds 55.6 percent interest in the field.
- Cygnus - Appraisal drilling to test two additional fault blocks in the
western portion of the field has begun with drilling underway of a well
in the fourth fault block. A field development plan has been filed with
production from the eastern section of the field expected to begin in
2011. Endeavour has a 12.5 percent interest in the Cygnus area.
- Bacchus - The development of the Bacchus field in Block 22/6a in the
Central North Sea is expected to be sanctioned in 2010 with first
production expected to commence in 2011. The discovery well was drilled
in 2005 followed by a down-dip sidetrack that tested at 1,000 barrels
of oil per day from the upper part of the reservoir. A three-well
subsea development tie-back to the Forties field is planned. Endeavour
holds a 10 percent interest in the field.
- Columbus - The host platform has been identified and commercial
agreements are under negotiation with first production expected in 2012.
Endeavour holds a 25 percent interest in this development.
Demonstrated underlying value of North Sea assets with sale of Norwegian
subsidiary for US$150 million - In May, Endeavour sold its Norwegian
operations for US$150 million to a German natural gas utility and industry
partner. The sale was a significant strategic step as it monetized a
significant asset for investors and increased the company's financial
flexibility to progress its four UK field developments and launch the
company's initiative into onshore U.S. unconventional shale resource plays.
Simplified capital structure for greater financial flexibility - The
redemption and amendment of a convertible preferred stock agreement
eliminated the significant potential dilution common stockholders faced under
the terms of the original agreement. The redemption of US$75 million of
US$125 million in Series C Convertible Preferred Stock included a US$25
million cash payment and the issuance of a five-year US$50 million
subordinated note payable. The remaining US$50 million outstanding of Series
C Convertible Preferred Stock was amended to reduce the annual dividend rate
to 4.5 percent from 8.5 percent and adjust the conversion price to US$1.25
per share.
Closed two financing transactions for US$45 million to accelerate U.S.
shale initiative - In early 2010, Endeavour successfully completed a US$25
million lending facility with the Bank of Scotland PLC and a US$20.5 million
private placement of common stock sold primarily to existing shareholders.
The net proceeds from these capital transactions will be used largely to
accelerate the company's 2010 drilling program in the onshore U.S. shale
acreage.
Guidance for Year 2010
The table below sets forth estimates for operating statistics for the
full year ending December 31, 2010.
All amounts in US dollars unless otherwise noted.
Estimated Average Production (A)
Daily Production (BOE per day) 4,500 to 6,000
Differentials (B)
Oil ($/Bbl) $(5.00) to $(6.00)
Gas ($Mcf) $(0.50) to $(0.60)
Gas percentage of Total 55% to 60%
Lease Operating Expense ($ per barrel) $8.00 to $10.00
(A) Actual results may differ materially from these estimates.
(B) For purposes of the estimates, assumptions of price differentials
are based on location, quality and other factors, excluding the
effects of derivative financial instruments. Gas price
differentials are stated as premiums (discounts) from Henry Hub
pricing, and oil price differentials are stated as premiums
(discounts) from West Texas Intermediate pricing.
Earnings Conference Call, Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 9:00 a.m., Central
Standard Time, 3:00 p.m. Greenwich Mean Time
Endeavour will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its 2009
year-end and fourth quarter financial and operating results as well as
business plans for 2010 on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 9 a.m. Central Standard
Time, 3 p.m. Greenwich Mean Time. To participate and ask questions during the
conference call, dial the local country telephone number and the confirmation
code 1645269. The toll-free numbers are 888-708-5691 in the United States and
0-808-101-1402 in the United Kingdom. Other international callers should dial
913-312-0962 (tolls apply). To listen only to the live audio web cast access
Endeavour's home page at www.endeavourcorp.com. A replay will be
available beginning at 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on March 9 through
12:00 p.m. on March 16 by dialing toll free 888-203-1112 (U.S.) or
+1-719-457-0820 (international), confirmation code 1645269.
Endeavour International Corporation is an oil and gas exploration and
production company focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of
energy reserves in the North Sea and the United States. For more information,
visit endeavourcorp.com.
Additional information for investors:
Certain statements in this news release should be regarded as
"forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the securities laws. These
statements speak only of as of the date made. Such statements are subject to
assumptions, risk and uncertainty. Actual results or events may vary
materially.
As of January 1, 2010, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
changed its rules to permit oil and gas companies, in their filings with the
SEC, to disclose not only proved reserves, but also probable reserves and
possible reserves. Proved oil and gas reserves are those quantities of oil
and gas, which, by analysis of geoscience and engineering data, can be
estimated with reasonable certainty to be economically producible - from a
given date forward, from known reservoirs, and under existing economic
conditions, operating methods, and government regulations - prior to the time
at which contracts providing the right to operate expire. Probable reserves
include those additional reserves that a company believes are as likely as
not to be recovered and possible reserves include those additional reserves
that are less certain to be recovered than probable reserves. We use may use
certain terms in our news releases, such as "reserve potential," that the
SEC's guidelines strictly prohibit us from including in filings with the SEC.
In addition, we do not represent that the probable or possible reserves
described herein meet the recoverability thresholds established by the SEC in
its new definitions. Investors are urged to also consider closely the
disclosure in our filings with the SEC, available from our website at
www.endeavourcorp.com. Endeavour is also subject to the requirements
of the London Stock Exchange and considers the disclosures in this release to
be appropriate and/or required under the guidelines of that exchange.
Endeavour International Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands)
December 31, December 31,
2009 2008
---- ----
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $27,287 $31,421
Restricted cash 2,879 20,739
Accounts receivable 14,800 22,325
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 10,118 42,194
Current assets of discontinued operations - 16,726
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Total Current Assets 55,084 133,405
Property and Equipment, Net 266,587 232,346
Goodwill 211,886 213,949
Other Assets 5,322 9,165
Long Term Assets of Discontinued Operations - 148,605
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Total Assets $538,879 $737,470
------------ -------- --------
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable $12,401 $38,630
Current maturities of debt - 13,000
Accrued expenses and other 17,798 36,642
Current liabilities of discontinued operations - 22,231
------------------------------------------------ --- -----
Total Current Liabilities 30,199 110,503
Long-Term Debt 223,385 214,855
Deferred Taxes 80,692 67,299
Other Liabilities 85,412 55,791
Long-term Liabilities of Discontinued Operations - 46,051
------------------------------------------------ --- -----
Total Liabilities 419,688 494,499
Commitments and Contingencies
Series C Convertible Preferred Stock:
Face value (liquidation preference) 50,000 125,000
Net non-cash valuations under fair value
accounting 9,058 -
------------------------------------------ ----- ---
Total Series C Convertible Preferred Stock 59,058 125,000
Stockholders' Equity: 60,133 117,971
--------------------- ----- ------
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $538,879 $737,470
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Endeavour International Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
(Unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
Fourth Quarter Year Ended
December 31, December 31,
------------ ------------
2009 2008 2009 2008
---- ---- ---- ----
Revenues $20,113 $25,469 $62,293 $170,781
Cost of Operations:
Operating expenses 3,321 8,635 17,776 32,317
Depreciation,
depletion and
amortization 9,192 14,079 34,020 67,326
Impairment of oil
and gas properties 13,284 36,970 43,929 36,970
General and
administrative 4,925 4,315 16,966 15,932
----------------- ----- ----- ------ ------
Total Expenses 30,722 63,999 112,691 152,545
---------------- ----- ----- ------ ------
Income (Loss) From
Operations (10,609) (38,530) (50,398) 18,236
------------------ ------- ------- ------- ------
Other Income
(Expense):
Derivatives:
Realized gains
(losses) 6,842 2,698 35,422 (28,578)
Unrealized gains
(losses) (17,143) 117,905 (55,598) 76,666
Interest expense (4,575) (4,486) (16,630) (22,975)
Interest income and
other (552) 3,792 (7,483) 6,626
--------------------- ---- ----- ------ -----
Total Other Income
(Expense) (15,428) 119,909 (44,289) 31,739
------------------ ------- ------- ------- ------
Income (Loss) Before
Income Taxes (26,037) 81,379 (94,687) 49,975
Income Tax Expense
(Benefit) 3,319 33,311 (7,158) 24,116
------------------ ----- ------ ------ ------
Income (Loss) from
Continuing
Operations (29,356) 48,068 (87,529) 25,859
Discontinued
Operations, net of
tax:
Income (loss) from
operations - 11,042 (774) 30,631
Gain on sale (112) - 47,308 -
-------------- ---- --- ----- ---
Income (Loss) from
Discontinued
Operations (112) 11,042 46,534 30,631
------------------ ---- ------ ------ ------
Net Income (Loss) (29,468) 59,110 (40,995) 56,490
Preferred Stock
Dividends:
Preferred Dividends 1,696 2,696 9,757 10,809
Non-cash valuation
under fair value
accounting 11,454 - 11,454 -
-------------------- ------ --- ------ ---
Preferred Stock
Dividends 13,150 2,696 21,211 10,809
--------------- ------ ----- ------ ------
Net Income (Loss)
to Common
Stockholders $(42,618) $56,414 $(62,206) $45,681
----------------- -------- ------- -------- -------
Basic Net Income (Loss)
per Common Share:
Continuing
operations $(0.33) $0.35 $(0.84) $0.12
Discontinued
operations - 0.09 0.36 0.24
-------------- --- ---- ---- ----
Total $(0.33) $0.44 $(0.48) $0.36
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Diluted Net Income (Loss)
per Common Share:
Continuing
operations $(0.33) $0.24 $(0.84) $0.15
Discontinued
operations - 0.05 0.36 0.17
-------------- --- ---- ---- ----
Total $(0.33) $0.29 $(0.48) $0.32
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Weighted Average Number
of Common Shares
Outstanding:
Basic 130,721 128,148 130,291 128,312
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Diluted 130,721 212,661 130,291 178,312
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Endeavour International Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands)
Year Ended December 31,
-----------------------
2009 2008
---- ----
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income (loss) $(40,995) $56,490
Adjustments to reconcile net income
(loss) to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, depletion and
amortization 38,701 81,734
Impairment of oil and gas properties 43,929 36,970
Deferred tax expense 4,599 17,682
Unrealized (gain) loss on derivatives 55,598 (76,666)
Gain on sale of Norwegian operations (47,308) -
Other operating activities 16,835 4,597
Changes in operating assets and
liabilities (15,648) 12,373
----------------------------------- ------- ------
Net Cash Provided by Operating
Activities 55,711 133,180
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures (131,393) (66,370)
Proceeds from sales, net of cash 144,653 259
Decrease in restricted cash 17,860 1,260
----------------------------- ----- ----
Net Cash Provided by (Used in)
Investing Activities 31,120 (64,851)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Repayments of borrowings (64,458) (120,000)
Borrowings under debt agreements 1,400 88,000
Redemption of preferred stock (25,000) -
Dividends paid (9,625) (10,625)
Financing costs paid - (3,538)
Other financing (17) (450)
----------------- --- ----
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities (97,700) (46,613)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and
Cash Equivalents (10,869) 21,716
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning
of Period 38,156 16,440
------------------------------------ ------ ------
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of
Period $27,287 $38,156
--------------------------------- ------- -------
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of
Period
Continuing operations $27,287 $31,421
Discontinued operations - 6,735
------------------------- --- ----
Total $27,287 $38,156
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Endeavour International Corporation
Operating Statistics
(Unaudited)
Fourth Quarter Year Ended December 31,
-------------- -----------------------
2009 2008 2009 2008
---- ---- ---- ----
Sales volume (1)
Oil and condensate
sales (Mbbls):
United Kingdom 196 198 690 1,032
United States 3 - 4 -
----------------- -- --- --- ---
Continuing operations 199 198 694 1,032
Discontinued operations
-Norway - 181 310 726
--------------------------- --- --- --- ---
Total 199 379 1,004 1,758
--------- --- --- ---- -----
Gas sales (MMcf):
United Kingdom 966 1,383 3,743 6,532
United States 190 - 320 -
----------------- --- --- --- ---
Continuing operations 1,156 1,383 4,063 6,532
Discontinued operations
-Norway - 682 686 2,322
--------------------------- --- --- --- -----
Total 1,156 2,065 4,749 8,854
--------- ---- ---- ---- -----
Oil equivalent sales
(MBOE)
United Kingdom 357 429 1,314 2,121
United States 34 - 58 -
----------------- --- --- --- ---
Continuing operations 391 429 1,372 2,121
Discontinued operations
-Norway - 294 425 1,113
--------------------------- --- --- --- -----
Total 391 723 1,797 3,234
--------- --- --- ---- -----
Total BOE per day 4,258 7,859 4,923 8,835
------------------- ----- ----- ----- -----
Physical production
volume (BOE per day):
United Kingdom 3,651 5,029 3,669 5,804
United States 483 - 162 -
----------------- --- --- --- ---
Continuing operations 4,134 5,029 3,831 5,804
Discontinued operations
-Norway - 3,680 1,156 3,033
--------------------------- --- ----- ----- -----
Total 4,134 8,709 4,987 8,837
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Realized Prices (2)
Oil and condensate
price ($ per Bbl):
Before commodity
derivatives $71.47 $50.23 $52.15 $90.53
Effect of commodity
derivatives 14.55 8.35 22.51 (14.50)
----------------------- ----- ---- ----- ------
Realized prices
including commodity
derivatives $86.02 $58.58 $74.66 $76.03
------------------------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Gas price ($ per Mcf):
Before commodity
derivatives $5.09 $10.82 $5.77 $11.44
Effect of commodity
derivatives 3.41 (0.23) 2.69 (0.35)
----------------------- ---- ----- ---- -----
Realized prices
including commodity
derivatives $8.50 $10.59 $8.46 $11.09
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Equivalent oil price ($
per BOE):
Before commodity
derivatives $51.35 $57.22 $44.44 $80.54
Effect of commodity
derivatives 17.47 3.73 19.71 (8.84)
----------------------- ----- ---- ----- -----
Realized prices
including commodity
derivatives $68.82 $60.95 $64.15 $71.70
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(1) We record oil revenues on the sales method, i.e. when delivery has
occurred. Actual production may differ based on the timing of
tanker liftings. We use the entitlements method to account for
sales of gas production.
(2) The average sales prices reflect both our continuing and
discontinued operations and include realized gains and losses for
derivative contracts we utilize to manage price risk related to our
future cash flows.
Endeavour International Corporation
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures
(Unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands)
As required under Regulation G of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
provided below are reconciliations of net income (loss) to the following
non-GAAP financial measures: net income, as adjusted, Adjusted EBITDA
and discretionary cash flow. We use these non-GAAP measures as key
metrics for our management and to demonstrate our ability to internally
fund capital expenditures and service debt. The non-GAAP measures are
useful in comparisons of oil and gas exploration and production companies
as they exclude non-operating fluctuations in assets and liabilities.
Fourth Quarter Year Ended December 31,
-------------- -----------------------
2009 2008 2009 2008
---- ---- ---- ----
Net income
(loss) $(29,468) $59,110 $(40,995) $56,490
Depreciation,
depletion
and
amortization 9,192 17,661 38,701 81,734
Impairment
of oil and
gas
properties 13,284 36,970 43,929 36,970
Deferred
tax
expense 7,868 23,250 4,599 17,682
Gain on
asset
sales 112 - (47,308) -
Unrealized
(gain)
loss on
derivatives 17,143 (117,905) 55,598 (76,666)
Other 3,257 (3,348) 16,835 4,597
------------ ----- ------ ------ -----
Discretionary
Cash Flow
(1) $21,388 $15,738 $71,359 $120,807
-------------- ------- ------- ------- --------
Net income
(loss) $(29,468) $59,110 $(40,995) $56,490
Impairment
of oil and
gas
properties
(net of
tax) (2) 12,275 18,485 28,263 18,485
Unrealized
(gain)
loss on
derivatives
(net of
tax) (3) 10,070 (59,293) 33,702 (37,743)
Currency
impact on
deferred
taxes 11,980 (16,506) 20,123 (20,709)
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Total
adjustments 34,325 (57,314) 82,088 (39,967)
Net Income
as
Adjusted $4,857 $1,796 $41,093 $16,523
---------- ------ ------ ------- -------
Net income
(loss) $(29,468) $59,110 $(40,995) $56,490
Unrealized
(gain)
loss on
derivatives 17,143 (117,905) 55,598 (76,666)
Net
interest
expense 4,560 4,118 16,420 21,301
Depreciation,
depletion
and
amortization 9,192 17,661 38,701 81,734
Impairment
of oil and
gas
properties 13,284 36,970 43,929 36,970
Income tax
expense
(benefit) 3,318 33,728 (1,729) 56,729
Gain on
asset
sales 112 - (47,308) -
------- --- --- ------- ---
Adjusted
EBITDA $18,141 $33,682 $64,616 $176,558
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(1) Discretionary cash flow is equal to cash flow from operating
activities before the changes in operating assets and liabilities.
(2) Net of tax benefits of $(1,009), $(18,485), $(15,666) and
$(18,485), respectively.
(3) Net of tax expense (benefit) of $(7,073), $58,612, $(21,896) and
$38,923, respectively.
Mike Kirksey, Endeavour - Investor Relations, +44(0)207-451-2381, +1-713-307-8788; or Jeffrey Auld, Canaccord Adams - UK Broker, +44(0)207-050-6500; or Philip Dennis, +44(0)207-743-6363, or Henry Lerwill, +44(0)203-178-6242, both of Pelham Public Relations - UK Media, all for Endeavour International Corporation
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