DENVER, CO--(Marketwire - August 05, 2008) - Bill Barrett Corporation (NYSE: BBG) today reported second quarter 2008 operating results highlighted by:
-- Production growth, up 28% from the prior year period to 19.2 billion
cubic feet equivalent (Bcfe)
-- Discretionary cash flow growth, up 106% from the prior year period to
$113.4 million or $2.50 per diluted common share and $5.90 per million
cubic feet equivalent (Mcfe)
-- Net income growth, up 243% from the prior year period to $34.0 million
or $0.75 per diluted common share
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Fred Barrett, commented:
"The second quarter 2008 marks another particularly strong quarter, achieving record production, cash flow and earnings. We are building on the success of our first quarter performance by further increasing production, maintaining low lease operating expenses and realizing strong pricing.
"Our exploration activity is well underway. At our Yellow Jacket shale gas prospect in the Paradox Basin, we finished drilling our first horizontal well with a 2,900 foot lateral and are testing six stages that were fracture stimulated. At Blacktail Ridge/Lake Canyon, we are continuing to drill our delineation program, recently completing our first two infill test wells with encouraging preliminary results.
"As a result of our strong first half 2008 results, including improved operating cost performance, we are updating some of our 2008 forecasts. We are raising our production estimate range to 77 - 80 Bcfe from its prior estimate of 74 - 78 Bcfe. We also anticipate an increase in capital expenditures to $625 - $650 million, up $50 million, which will include increased 2008 drilling at our Piceance and West Tavaputs projects. And, we are achieving lower lease operating expenses and have reduced the estimated cost per Mcfe to $0.62 - $0.65 from $0.64 - $0.68."
Production for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 was 19.2 Bcfe, representing a 28% increase from the second quarter of 2007 and a 5% increase sequentially. For the first half 2008, production totaled 37.4 Bcfe, representing a 28% increase compared with 29.2 Bcfe in the first half of 2007. During the second quarter 2008, Rocky Mountain regional natural gas prices continued to be strong while oil prices reached record highs. Including the effects of the Company's hedging activities, the average sales price realized in the second quarter of 2008 was $8.31 per Mcfe compared with $5.92 per Mcfe in the second quarter of 2007.
Discretionary cash flow (a non-GAAP measure, see page 12 for explanation and reconciliation) was $113.4 million in the second quarter of 2008, or $2.50 per diluted common share, up 106% compared with the second quarter of 2007. The year-over-year increase was primarily the result of the 28% increase in production, a 40% increase in the average realized price and a 42% decline in per unit lease operating expenses, partially offset by higher per unit gathering, transportation and production tax expenses. For the first half of 2008, discretionary cash flow was $221.7 million, or $4.90 per diluted common share, up 79% compared with $123.7 million or $2.77 per diluted common share in the prior year period, also due primarily to increased production, higher commodity prices and lower per unit lease operating expenses.
Net income was $34.0 million, or $0.75 per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2008 compared with $9.9 million or $0.22 per diluted common share in the second quarter of 2007. The 243% increase in net income was primarily a result of higher production and a higher per unit profit margin, including reduced per unit depreciation, depletion and amortization expenses. For the first six months of 2008, net income was $64.7 million, or $1.43 per diluted common share, up from $24.0 million or $0.54 per diluted common share in the prior year period, also as a result of higher production and a higher per unit profit margin.
OPERATIONS
Production, Wells Spud and Capital Expenditures
The following table lists production, wells spud and total capital expenditures by basin for the second quarter of 2008:
Year to Date through
Second Quarter 2008 June 30, 2008
Average Average
Net Wells Capital Net Wells Capital
Production Spud Expenditures Production Spud Expenditures
Basin (MMcfe/d) (gross) (millions) (MMcfe/d) (gross) (millions)
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Uinta 76 16 $ 39.4 78 26 $ 77.2
Piceance 86 31 54.3 85 61 104.2
Powder River 21 39 8.4 19 113 16.5
Wind River 28 0 7.6 24 1 15.0
Other -- 3 8.3 -- 3 14.1
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Total 211 89 $ 118.0 206 204 $ 227.0
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Second quarter 2008 capital expenditures totaled $118 million. The Company has increased its capital budget for 2008 to $625 to $650 million from $575 to $600 million. The increased estimate includes maintaining a fourth and adding a fifth rig at the Piceance Basin development project, thereby increasing total wells to be drilled in 2008, and drilling additional wells at the West Tavaputs development project in 2008, enabled by improved drilling times, as well as certain increased drilling costs. The Company expects to spend approximately 80% of its 2008 capital budget on development at its key assets in the Uinta, Piceance and Powder River Basins, and approximately 20% on delineation of prior discoveries and new exploration. The Company has 16 rigs currently drilling and anticipates participating in the drilling of 435 to 460 gross wells, up from 415 to 450, for the full year 2008, including 230 coal bed methane (CBM) wells.
Operating and Drilling Update
Uinta Basin, Utah
West Tavaputs -- Current net production is approximately 63 million cubic feet per day (MMcfe/d). During June and July, the Company added two rigs for a total of three shallow rigs currently drilling. The Company has contracted with a third party provider for additional processing capacity and expects approximately 39 MMcf/d to come on line in early September, increasing to approximately 65 MMcf/d in September 2009. The Company continues to expect the Record of Decision on the Environmental Impact Statement for this property by year-end.
The West Tavaputs program continues to offer low-risk growth in the shallow zones as well as upside opportunity through the deep potential of the east and west structures and in the Mancos shale. At the end of the second quarter 2008, the Company had an approximate 97% working interest in production from 102 gross wells in its West Tavaputs shallow and deep programs.
During the second quarter of 2008, the Company recompleted the 15-6 deep well to test the Mancos shale. Recompletion included fracture stimulation of six zones. Due to problems in the well casing, three of the six stimulations were unsuccessful and three were sub-optimal. Despite a compromised well completion, the well initially produced between 400 and 500 Mcf/d and currently produces between 200 and 250 Mcf/d. The Company plans to further test the Mancos shale in 2009.
In June 2008, the Company tested the Peter's Point 7-1 ultra-deep well targeting the Pennsylvanian Weber and Mississippian Leadville formations and determined the targeted zones were non-commercial. As a result, a dry hole expense of $3.4 million was recorded in the second quarter of 2008 for the proportionate share of well costs attributable to the ultra-deep zones. However, the Company intends to complete the well in certain zones at or above 15,970 feet, including the Navajo and potentially the Moenkopi and Mancos shales.
Blacktail Ridge/Lake Canyon -- The Company currently has 10 producing wells and four wells to be completed in the area with current gross production averaging more than 950 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd) for the month of July. Production has yet to be optimized for all of the producing wells as the Company tests the productivity of selected depth intervals, completion methods and geologic areas, including its infill location inventory. Results from the first two infill wells have been encouraging to date, and we are continuing completion activity on those two wells.
Piceance Basin, Colorado
Gibson Gulch -- Current net production is approximately 86 MMcfe/d. Expansion of Company owned compression facilities is expected to be completed August 15, 2008, adding 30 MMcf/d gross of compression capacity with additional facilities for 20 MMcf/d gross capacity to be completed in October. The Piceance program continues to be a key, low-risk, high growth development area for the Company.
The Company currently has four rigs operating in the area and plans to add a fifth purpose-built rig in late August. Compared with the initial 2008 Piceance drilling program set in late 2007, the Company expects to drill 20 - 25 additional wells with the addition of a fourth and fifth rig. Drilling results on 10-acre density continue to be positive with 46 successful 10-acre wells drilled year-to-date.
At the end of the second quarter of 2008, the Company had an approximate 93% working interest in production from 365 gross wells in its Gibson Gulch program.
Powder River Basin, Wyoming
Coal Bed Methane (CBM) -- Current CBM net production is approximately 20 MMcfe/d and the Company has five rigs operating in the area. While Big George CBM production in the Cat Creek area remains constrained, production in the area continues to increase with additional compression capacity added in the second quarter and more compression capacity scheduled for early third quarter of 2008. During the third quarter, the Company anticipates new production from the Pumpkin Creek and Willow Creek areas and continued ramp-up in production from the Dead Horse and Pine Tree areas.
At the end of the second quarter of 2008, the Company had an approximate 73% working interest in production from 690 gross CBM wells.
Wind River Basin, Wyoming
Cave Gulch/Bullfrog -- During the second quarter, the Company recompleted a third zone in the Bullfrog 14-18 Frontier well (68% net revenue interest/94% working interest) that has produced at rates as high as 29 MMcfe/d gross and is currently producing at approximately 23 MMcfe/d gross. The Company has identified two similar recompletion opportunities on other Company operated wells along the same fault block, one of which is underway.
The Cave Gulch deep drilling program was initiated in February 2008 with the spud of the 31-32 well (37% working interest) targeting the Frontier, Muddy and Lakota formations at 17,000 - 19,000 feet. The well encountered circulation problems in the highly fractured Frontier zone, requiring sidetracking of the well. The well is expected to reach total depth at approximately 18,950 feet in mid-August, and the Company intends to operate a one-rig continuous program in the area through 2008.
Paradox Basin, Colorado
Yellow Jacket -- In late July 2008, the Company completed its first horizontal test well (55% working interest) at the Yellow Jacket prospect. The well encountered gas shows in the Gothic shale through the entire 2,900 foot lateral and was completed with six fracture stimulation stages. We are currently recovering fracture stimulation fluid pumped into this well, which is expected to take up to three weeks.
Green Jacket -- The Company is planning to drill a 5,800 foot vertical well (50% working interest) to test the Hovenweep shale and expects to spud the well later in the month.
Salt Flank -- Later in the third quarter, the Company expects to spud its first Pine Ridge well (80% working interest), targeting the Cutler and Honaker Trail formations to a depth of 10,000 feet.
Hook -- During July 2008, the Company spud its first well (50% working interest) in the Hook prospect, targeting the Manning Canyon shale. The well is expected to reach total depth at approximately 8,000 feet in August 2008.
Montana Overthrust, Montana
Circus -- During the second quarter of 2008, the Company drilled two of four wells planned in 2008 to analyze and test the Cody shale and has commenced drilling of the third well. Approximately 969 feet of core from the second well is being evaluated and additional core will be cut and evaluated on the third well prior to well completions. Production from this area will depend on the discovery of commercial quantities of natural gas to support infrastructure build-out. The Company has a 50% working interest in this potential regional resource play.
ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Guidance
The Company is confirming and/or updating its 2008 full year guidance as follows:
-- Oil and natural gas production of 77 to 80 Bcfe, up from 74 to 78 Bcfe
-- Lease operating costs per Mcfe of $0.62 to $0.65, down from $0.64 to
$0.68
-- Gathering and transportation costs per Mcfe of $0.54 to $0.59,
unchanged
-- General and administrative expenses before noncash stock-based
compensation between $38 and $40 million, unchanged
-- Capital budget increased to $625 to $650 million from $575 to $600
million
Commodity Hedges Update
During the second quarter of 2008, the Company had hedges in place for approximately 70% of its natural gas production volumes and approximately 67% of its oil production volumes, which resulted in a decrease in natural gas revenues of $21.8 million and a reduction in oil revenues of $4.6 million. The net effect reduced the average price received per Mcfe from $9.68 to $8.31.
For the remaining two quarters of 2008, the Company has hedges in place for approximately 29 Bcfe, or approximately 68% to 73% of projected production. The Company also has hedges in place for approximately 60 Bcfe in 2009 and approximately 44 Bcfe in 2010. It is currently the Company's strategy to hedge 50% to 70% of production through basis at regional sales points on a forward basis in order to reduce the risks associated with unpredictable future natural gas and oil prices and to provide certainty for a portion of its cash flow to support its capital expenditure program.
The following table summarizes swap positions as of July 31, 2008:
Natural Gas Oil
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Weighted
Average Swap Weighted
Price Average Swap
Volume (CIG,TCO or Volume Price
Period (MMBtu/d) PEPL/MMBtu) (Bbls/d) (WTI/Bbl)
3Q08 123 $6.64 575 $73.84
4Q08 116 7.10 575 73.84
1Q09 159 7.96 375 74.41
2Q09 159 6.89 375 74.41
3Q09 159 6.89 375 74.41
4Q09 99 7.32 375 74.41
1Q10 89 7.69 -- --
2Q10 142 6.94 -- --
3Q10 142 6.94 -- --
4Q10 61 7.02 -- --
In addition, the Company has hedged certain volumes with collar contracts as follows:
Natural Gas Oil
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Volume Price (CIG or Volume
Period (MMBtu/d) PEPL/MMBtu) (Bbls/d) Price (WTI/Bbl)
CAL 2008 35 $ 6.50/$ 10.00 525 $ 70.48/$ 81.62
Nov-Dec 2008 30 7.83/12.08
Jun-Dec 2008 100 90.00/160.00
CAL 2009 25 6.45/10.22 550 86.82/143.51
Jan-Mar 2009 20 8.75/12.53
Nov-Dec 2009 10 6.00/9.63
CAL 2010 300 90.00/163.00
Jan-Oct 2010 20 6.00/10.41
Apr-Oct 2010 10 7.00/11.00
Debt
At June 30, 2008, borrowings outstanding under the Company's revolving credit facility were $154.0 million, providing $313.0 million in available capacity. The Company also had outstanding 5% convertible senior notes in the amount of $172.5 million.
SECOND QUARTER RESULTS WEBCAST AND CONFERENCE CALL
As previously announced, a webcast and conference call will be held later this morning to discuss second quarter 2008 operating and financial results. Please join Bill Barrett Corporation executive management at noon eastern time/10:00 a.m. mountain time for the live webcast, accessed at www.billbarrettcorp.com, or join by telephone by calling 866-362-4831 (617-597-5347 international callers) with passcode 17407682. The webcast will remain available on the Company's website for approximately 30 days, and a replay of the call will be available through August 8, 2008 at call-in number 888-286-8010 (617-801-6888 international callers) with passcode 10233073.
DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS
Forward-looking statements:
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding projected results and future events. In particular, the Company is providing updated 2008 full year guidance, which contains projections for certain 2008 operational and financial results and forward-looking statements regarding the Company's capital expenditure program and exploration and development activities. These forward-looking statements are based on management's judgment as of this date and include certain risks and uncertainties. Please refer to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year-ended December 31, 2007, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 27, 2008, and other filings with the SEC, for a description of certain risk factors. Actual results may differ materially from Company projections and can be affected by a variety of factors outside the control of the Company including, among other things, exploration drilling and test results, transportation, processing, availability of third party gathering, market conditions, oil and gas price volatility, risks related to hedging activities including counterparty viability, the availability and cost of services and materials, the ability to obtain industry partners to jointly explore certain prospects and the willingness and ability of those partners to meet capital obligations when requested, the ability to receive drilling and other permits and regulatory approvals, surface access and costs, uncertainties inherent in oil and gas production operations and estimating reserves, unexpected future capital expenditures, competition, risks associated with operating in one major geographic area, the success of the Company's risk management activities, governmental regulations and other factors discussed in the Company's reports filed with the SEC. The Company encourages readers to consider the risks and uncertainties associated with projections. In addition, the Company assumes no obligation to publicly revise or update any forward-looking statements based on future events or circumstances.
ABOUT BILL BARRETT CORPORATION
Bill Barrett Corporation (NYSE: BBG), headquartered in Denver, Colorado, explores for and develops natural gas and oil in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States. Additional information about the Company may be found on its website www.billbarrettcorp.com.
BILL BARRETT CORPORATION
Selected Operating Highlights
(Unaudited)
Quarter Six Months
Ended Ended
June 30, June 30,
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2008 2007 2008 2007
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Production Data:
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Natural gas (MMcf) 18,274 13,924 35,606 26,955
Oil (MBbls) 157 188 301 378
Combined volumes (MMcfe) 19,216 15,052 37,412 29,223
Daily combined volumes (MMcfed) 211 165 206 161
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Average Prices (before the effects of realized
hedges)
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Natural gas (per Mcf) $ 9.24 $ 4.09 $ 8.64 $ 5.08
Oil (per Bbl) 109.70 58.51 97.46 54.53
Combined (per Mcfe) 9.68 4.52 9.00 5.39
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Average Prices (includes effects of realized
hedges)
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Natural gas (per Mcf) $ 8.05 $ 5.60 $ 8.03 $ 6.12
Oil (per Bbl) 80.03 58.99 75.14 55.33
Combined (per Mcfe) 8.31 5.92 8.25 6.36
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Average Costs (per Mcfe):
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Lease operating expense $ 0.55 $ 0.95 $ 0.53 $ 0.79
Gathering and transportation expense 0.53 0.35 0.53 0.36
Production tax expense 0.71 0.34 0.64 0.37
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 2.56 2.95 2.68 2.92
General and administrative expense,
excluding stock-based compensation 0.51 0.50 0.55 0.51
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BILL BARRETT CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
Quarter Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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2008 2007 2008 2007
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(in thousands, except per
share amounts)
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Operating and Other
Revenues:
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Oil and gas production $ 159,664 $ 89,096 $ 308,709 $ 185,978
Unrealized
derivative loss (1) (3,313) - (4,843) -
Other 1,168 11,557 2,855 13,055
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Total operating and other
revenues 157,519 100,653 306,721 199,033
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Operating Expenses:
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Lease operating 10,542 14,246 19,843 23,086
Gathering and
transportation 10,244 5,266 19,643 10,392
Production tax 13,627 5,139 23,886 10,696
Exploration 1,284 1,152 1,925 2,758
Impairment, dry hole costs
and abandonment 3,603 3,274 5,155 6,872
Depreciation, depletion and
amortization 49,160 42,785 100,117 81,858
General and
administrative (2) 9,788 7,587 20,420 14,865
Non-cash stock-based
compensation (2) 4,563 2,591 8,146 4,481
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Total operating
expenses 102,811 82,040 199,135 155,008
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Operating Income 54,708 18,613 107,586 44,025
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Other Income and Expense:
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Interest and other income 395 516 867 1,048
Interest expense (3,935) (3,079) (7,561) (5,954)
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Total other income and
expense (3,540) (2,563) (6,694) (4,906)
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Income before Income Taxes 51,168 16,050 100,892 39,119
Provision for Income Taxes 17,186 6,192 36,202 15,077
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Net Income $ 33,982 $ 9,858 $ 64,690 $ 24,042
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Net Income Per Common Share
Basic $ 0.76 $ 0.22 $ 1.46 $ 0.55
Diluted $ 0.75 $ 0.22 $ 1.43 $ 0.54
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Weighted Average Common
Shares Outstanding
Basic 44,425 44,008 44,352 43,970
Diluted 45,447 44,799 45,242 44,646
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(1) In accordance with FAS No. 133, there is ineffectiveness associated
with a small portion of the value of hedges entered into for forward
periods due to slight differences in the delivery point and or timing
of delivery. During the second quarter of 2008, the Company recorded
a $1.0 million loss related to this ineffectiveness. In addition,
certain transactions, to which Mid-continent natural gas hedges were
designated, were deemed no longer probable of occurring. The Company
discontinued hedge accounting for these prospective hedges and
reclassified $2.3 million to commodity derivative losses. The second
quarter total was $3.3 million and the year-to-date total was $4.8
million. These are non-cash charges.
(2) Management believes the separate presentation of the non-cash
component of general and administrative expense is useful because the
cash portion provides a better understanding of cash required for
general and administrative expenses. Management also believes that
this disclosure may allow for a more accurate comparison to the
Company's peers that may have higher or lower costs associated with
equity grants.
BILL BARRETT CORPORATION
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
As of As of
June 30, December 31,
2008 2007
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(in thousands)
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Assets:
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Cash and cash equivalents $ 87,008 $ 60,285
Other current assets 149,006 71,142
Property and equipment, net 1,317,819 1,195,832
Other noncurrent assets 6,374 2,428
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Total assets $ 1,560,207 $ 1,329,687
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity:
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Current liabilities (1) $ 310,517 $ 139,568
Notes payable under bank credit
facility 154,000 274,000
Convertible senior notes 172,500 -
Other long-term liabilities (1) 215,800 142,608
Stockholders' equity 707,390 773,511
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 1,560,207 $ 1,329,687
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(1) At June 30, 2008, the estimated fair value of all of our commodity
derivative instruments was a liability of $220.7 million, comprised of
$158.7 million of current liabilities and $62.0 million of non-current
liabilities. The Company will reclassify the appropriate cash flow
hedge amounts from other comprehensive income to gains or losses
included in natural gas and oil production operating revenues as the
hedged production quantity is produced. This amount will fluctuate
quarterly based on estimated future commodity prices.
BILL BARRETT CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
Quarter Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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2008 2007 2008 2007
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(in thousands) (in thousands)
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Operating Activities:
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net income $ 33,982 $ 9,858 $ 64,690 $ 24,042
Adjustments to reconcile
to net cash provided by
operations:
Depreciation,
depletion and
amortization 49,160 42,785 100,117 81,858
Impairment, dry hole
costs and abandonment
costs 3,603 3,274 5,155 6,872
Unrealized derivative
loss 3,313 - 4,843 -
Deferred income taxes 17,074 6,192 35,980 15,077
Stock compensation and
other non-cash
charges 4,913 2,753 8,887 4,822
Amortization of
deferred financing
costs 467 121 715 233
Gain on sale of
properties (401) (10,994) (573) (11,996)
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Change in assets and
liabilities:
Accounts
receivable (11,338) 23,801 (30,870) 24,759
Prepayments and
other assets (3,054) (1,043) (6,168) (2,526)
Accounts payable,
accrued and other
liabilities 6,279 12,181 3,197 (1,311)
Amounts payable to
oil & gas property
owners 3,791 (2,593) 2,646 1,723
Production taxes
payable 5,914 2,844 10,280 4,480
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Net cash provided by
operating activities $ 113,703 $ 89,179 $ 198,899 $ 148,033
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Investing Activities:
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Additions to oil and gas
properties, including
acquisitions (108,463) (101,031) (223,455) (188,125)
Additions of furniture,
equipment and other (861) (682) (1,466) (2,114)
Proceeds from sale of
properties 427 81,509 1,639 82,844
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Net cash used in
investing activities $ (108,897) $ (20,204) $ (223,282) $ (107,395)
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Financing Activities:
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Proceeds from debt 20,000 10,000 219,800 22,000
Principal payments on
debt (21) (78,000) (167,035) (78,000)
Proceeds from sale of
common stock 1,815 1,900 3,444 2,252
Deferred financing costs
and other (515) (2) (5,103) (84)
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Net cash provided by
financing activities $ 21,279 $ (66,102) $ 51,106 $ (53,832)
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Increase (Decrease) in Cash
and Cash Equivalents 26,085 2,873 26,723 (13,194)
Beginning Cash and Cash
Equivalents 60,923 25,255 60,285 41,322
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Ending Cash and Cash
Equivalents $ 87,008 $ 28,128 $ 87,008 $ 28,128
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BILL BARRETT CORPORATION
Reconciliation of Discretionary Cash Flow(1) from Net Income
(Unaudited)
Quarter Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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2008 2007 2008 2007
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(in thousands, except per unit
amounts)
========= ========= ========= =========
Net Income $ 33,982 $ 9,858 $ 64,690 $ 24,042
Adjustments to reconcile to
discretionary cash flow (1)
Depreciation, depletion and
amortization 49,160 42,785 100,117 81,858
Impairment, dry hole costs
and abandonment costs 3,603 3,274 5,155 6,872
Exploration expense 1,284 1,152 1,925 2,758
Unrealized derivative loss 3,313 - 4,843 -
Deferred income taxes 17,074 6,192 35,980 15,077
Stock compensation and other
non-cash charges 4,913 2,753 8,887 4,822
Amortization of deferred
financing costs 467 121 715 233
Gain on sale of properties (401) (10,994) (573) (11,996)
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Discretionary Cash Flow (1) $ 113,395 $ 55,141 $ 221,739 $ 123,666
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Per share, diluted $ 2.50 $ 1.23 $ 4.90 $ 2.77
Per Mcfe $ 5.90 $ 3.66 $ 5.93 $ 4.23
(1) Discretionary cash flow is computed as net income plus depreciation,
depletion, and amortization, impairment expenses, deferred income
taxes, dry hole costs and abandonment expenses, exploration expenses,
non-cash stock-based compensation, amortization of deferred financing
costs, losses (gains) on disposals of properties, and certain other
non-cash charges. The non-GAAP measure of discretionary cash flow is
presented because management believes that it provides useful
additional information to investors for analysis of the Company's
ability to internally generate funds for exploration, development and
acquisitions. In addition, discretionary cash flow is widely used by
professional research analysts and others in the valuation, comparison
and investment recommendations of companies in the oil and gas
exploration and production industry, and many investors use the
published research of industry research analysts in making investment
decisions.
Discretionary cash flow should not be considered in isolation or as a
substitute for net income, income from operations, net cash provided
by operating activities or other income, profitability, cash flow or
liquidity measures prepared in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). Because
discretionary cash flow excludes some, but not all, items that affect
net income and net cash provided by operating activities and may vary
among companies, the discretionary cash flow amounts presented may not
be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.
