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WPX Energy Reports 3Q 2020 Results

WPX Energy (NYSE:WPX) reported third-quarter oil volumes of 122,300 barrels per day, in line with second-quarter results as expected stemming from the effects of prior curtailments and reduced development activity.

WPX released all four of its completion crews during the second quarter in response to the COVID-19 impact on oil demand and commodity prices. WPX now has two crews deployed in the Delaware Basin and one in the Williston Basin after starting to resume completions in July.

Current oil volumes are approximately 140,000 bbl/d due to strong well results in both of WPX’s basins. WPX now plans to average 137,000-143,000 bbl/d in the fourth quarter while reducing capital spending by another $50 million to a new estimate of $1.0-$1.1 billion for full-year 2020.

WPX reported an unaudited third-quarter loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders of $148 million, or a loss of $0.26 per share on a diluted basis.

The loss primarily was driven by a $110 million net loss on derivatives resulting from non-cash forward mark-to-market changes in the company’s hedge book, and a loss on the extinguishment of debt.

As underlying forward commodity prices improved in the quarter, the value of hedging contracts was reduced from levels recorded at June 30.

Excluding the forward mark-to-market changes in derivatives and other items, WPX posted adjusted net income from continuing operations (a non-GAAP financial measure) in third-quarter 2020 of $60 million, or income of $0.11 per share. A reconciliation accompanies this press release.

Adjusted EBITDAX (a non-GAAP financial measure) hit $389 million in the quarter, up 8 percent from $361 million a year ago. A reconciliation accompanies this press release.

Free cash flow from operations (a non-GAAP financial measure) was $79 million in third-quarter 2020 and $241 million for the first three quarters of the year. A reconciliation accompanies this press release.

WPX now expects to generate more than $300 million of free cash flow in 2020, up 50 percent from its most recent estimate of $200 million.

MERGER UPDATE

As previously announced on Sept. 28, WPX and Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) have entered into an agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals, making the combined entity the fifth largest independent oil producer in the country.

The merger offers unique benefits to WPX shareholders, including enhanced free cash flow growth potential, the opportunity for multiple expansion given pro forma metrics, large synergies as a percentage of market cap, significant ownership in the pro forma company and the acceleration of WPX’s five-year vision targets.

Integration plans are underway, led by a transition team comprised of senior leaders from each company. Additionally, the team is tasked with capitalizing on the synergies and operational efficiencies that contribute to the significant upside of the combined company.

The combination of WPX and Devon will benefit from a premier multi-basin portfolio, headlined by a premium acreage position in the economic core of the Delaware Basin.

Under the terms of the agreement, WPX shareholders will receive a fixed exchange ratio of 0.5165 shares of Devon common stock for each share of WPX common stock owned. Devon shareholders will own approximately 57 percent of the combined company and WPX shareholders will own approximately 43 percent of the combined company on a fully diluted basis.

The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2021 and has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies. The closing of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including approvals by Devon and WPX shareholders.

CEO PERSPECTIVE

“Our proposed merger is on track and is proving to be a transformational event not only for our two companies, but for our industry as a whole based on events that have unfolded since our announcement,” said Rick Muncrief, WPX’s chairman and chief executive officer.

“Consolidation is a strategic step that reduces costs, improves margins and accelerates the return of capital to shareholders in very meaningful ways.

“WPX has been a leader in our peer group, and the combined company will provide us with even more strength and capacity to deliver value through disciplined management and an unwavering focus on profitable, per-share growth,” Muncrief said.

“Our teams are committed to closing the transaction as quickly as possible in order to begin executing on the performance improvement opportunities we know already exist today.”

“I want to commend WPX employees for their continued professionalism and commitment to a smooth integration despite the personal impacts that will undoubtedly occur at all levels of our organization as we act boldly on behalf of shareholders,” Muncrief added.

DELAWARE BASIN

WPX’s Delaware production in the Permian averaged 139.1 Mboe/d in the third quarter compared with 143.7 Mboe/d in the most recent quarter and 96.7 Mboe/d a year ago. The year-over-year increase is driven by WPX’s acquisition of Felix Energy.

WPX completed 13 Delaware wells during the third quarter, including promising results from delineation work in various Bone Spring benches.

Four wells in the 3rd Bone Spring Lime hit respective 24-hour highs of 4,255 Boe/d, 3,804 Boe/d, 3,697 Boe/d and 3,602 Boe/d ranging from 53 to 65 percent oil. After 30 days of production, the four wells had a combined average of 3,004 Boe/d per well.

Third-quarter Delaware completions also include a 2nd Bone Spring Sand well – the CBR 9-4H-56-1-321H well – that hit a 24-hour high of 4,159 Boe/d (62 percent oil) during initial production and averaged 3,742 Boe/d over its first 30 days.

A third-quarter Wolfcamp A well – the CBR 9-4I-56-1-428H well – hit a 24-hour high of 3,877 Boe/d (45 percent oil) during initial production and averaged 3,043 Boe/d over its first 30 days.

Delaware D&C costs continue to improve. The average cost for recent 2-mile laterals on the CBR 9-4 and 10-3 pads in the Stateline area that included the Bone Spring wells was $5.9 million per well.

WILLISTON BASIN

Williston Basin production averaged 68.7 Mboe/d in third-quarter 2020 compared with 63.3 Mboe/d in the most recent quarter and 76.8 Mboe/d a year ago.

WPX completed 16 Williston wells during the third quarter, including nine wells in the Three Forks formation and seven wells in the Bakken formation.

The highest 24-hour rate for the third-quarter Williston completions was 8,686 Boe/d (84 percent oil) on the Omaha Woman 24-13-12 HD well, which is a three-mile lateral.

All four wells on the Omaha Woman drilling pad are three-mile laterals, which had a combined average of nearly 5,700 Boe/d per well during initial production.

WPX’s third-quarter Williston completions also include the four-well Wolverine pad, which had a combined average exceeding 3,800 Boe/d per well during initial production. The top well on the pad – the Wolverine 21-22HD well – hit a 24-hour high of 4,922 Boe/d (84 percent oil). All four wells are two-mile laterals.

3Q PRODUCTION

Total production volumes of 207.7 Mboe/d in third-quarter 2020 were comparable with second-quarter 2020 and were 20 percent higher than the same period a year ago. Liquids volumes accounted for 78 percent of third-quarter 2020 production.

Oil volumes of 122,300 bbl/d in third-quarter 2020 were comparable with second-quarter 2020 despite service outages affecting rates for portions of the quarter in both of its basins. Third-quarter 2020 volumes were up 13 percent vs. the same period a year ago.

 

Average Daily Production

Q3

2Q Sequential

2020

2019

Change

2020

Change

Oil (Mbbl/d)

Delaware Basin

71.1

47.2

51%

76.6

-7%

Williston Basin

51.2

61.4

-17%

47.1

9%

Subtotal (Mbbl/d)

122.3

108.6

13%

123.7

-1%

NGLs (Mbbl/d)

Delaware Basin

31.5

19.3

63%

27.2

15%

Williston Basin

8.9

7.7

16%

8.2

9%

Subtotal (Mbbl/d)

40.4

27.0

50%

35.4

14%

Natural gas (MMcf/d)

Delaware Basin

219.0

180.9

21%

239.1

-8%

Williston Basin

51.4

46.0

12%

47.9

7%

Subtotal (MMcf/d)

270.4

226.9

19%

287.0

-6%

Total Production (Mboe/d)

207.7

173.4

20%

207.0

0%

 

Note: 2020 volumes reflect the benefit of the March 6 Felix acquisition in the Delaware Basin.

Total capital spending in third-quarter 2020 was $256 million, predominantly from $236 million in D&C activity for operated wells and $6 million for midstream infrastructure.

For the remainder of 2020, WPX has 91,800 bbl/d of oil hedged with fixed price swaps at a weighted average price of $53.06 per barrel and 20,000 bbl/d with fixed price collars at a weighted average floor price of $53.33.

For 2021, WPX has 64,878 bbl/d of oil hedged with fixed price swaps at a weighted average price of $41.35 per barrel and 240,000 MMBtu/d of natural gas hedged with fixed price swaps at a weighted average price of $2.62 per MMBtu.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Total product revenues of $491 million in third-quarter 2020 were 15 percent lower than the same period a year ago stemming from lower commodity prices.

Total product revenues of $1,267 million during the first three quarters of 2020 were 23 percent lower than the same period a year ago stemming from lower commodity prices.

For the first three quarters of the year, WPX posted a net loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders of $770 million, or a loss of $1.46 per share on a diluted basis.

Adjusted net income from continuing operations for the first three quarters of 2020 was $159 million, or income of $0.30 per share. A reconciliation accompanies this press release.

During the third quarter, DD&A, lease operating expenses, taxes and G&A expense all declined on a per-Boe basis vs. a year ago. Notably, LOE declined 20 percent, from $6.02 per Boe a year ago to $4.81. WPX is now projecting LOE of $5.10-$5.40 per BOE for full-year 2020, an improvement of 14 percent vs. the company’s original midpoint estimate for the year.

For the first three quarters of 2020, adjusted EBITDAX (a non-GAAP financial measure) was $1,168 million, or 14 percent higher than $1,028 million for the same period in 2019. Reconciliations for non-GAAP financial measures are available in the tables that accompany this press release.

The weighted average gross sales price during third-quarter 2020 – prior to revenue deductions – was $38.97 per barrel for oil (down 28 percent vs. a year ago), $1.66 per Mcf for natural gas (down 8 percent) and $12.43 per barrel for NGL (up 4 percent).

WPX’s total liquidity at the close of business on Sept. 30, 2020, was approximately $1.7 billion, including cash, cash equivalents and all of its $1.5 billion available revolver capacity.

TUESDAY WEBCAST

The company’s next webcast takes place on Nov. 3 beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern. Investors are encouraged to access the event and the corresponding slides at www.wpxenergy.com.

A limited number of phone lines also will be available at (833) 832-5123. International callers should dial (469) 565-9820. The conference code is 1245245.

FORM 10-Q

WPX plans to file its third-quarter 2020 Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission this week. Once filed, the document will be available on the SEC and WPX websites.

ABOUT WPX ENERGY

WPX is an independent energy producer with core positions in the Permian and Williston basins. WPX’s production is approximately 80 percent oil/liquids and 20 percent natural gas. The company also has an infrastructure portfolio in the Permian Basin. Visit www.wpxenergy.com for more information.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND WHERE TO FIND IT

In connection with the proposed merger (the “Proposed Transaction”) of Devon Energy Corporation (“Devon”) and WPX Energy, Inc. (“WPX”), Devon will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a registration statement on Form S-4 to register the shares of Devon’s common stock to be issued in connection with the Proposed Transaction. The registration statement will include a document that serves as a prospectus of Devon and a proxy statement of each of Devon and WPX (the “joint proxy statement/prospectus”), and each party will file other documents regarding the Proposed Transaction with the SEC. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF DEVON AND WPX ARE ADVISED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS, INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS, AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT DEVON, WPX, THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AND RELATED MATTERS. A definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus will be sent to the stockholders of each of Devon and WPX when it becomes available. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain copies of the registration statement and the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other documents containing important information about Devon and WPX free of charge from the SEC’s website when it becomes available. The documents filed by Devon with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at Devon’s website at www.devonenergy.com or at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. These documents may also be obtained free of charge from Devon by requesting them by mail at Devon, Attn: Investor Relations, 333 West Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. The documents filed by WPX with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at WPX’s website at www.wpxenergy.com or at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. These documents may also be obtained free of charge from WPX by requesting them by mail at WPX, Attn: Investor Relations, P.O. Box 21810, Tulsa, OK 74102.

PARTICIPANTS IN THE SOLICITATION

Devon, WPX and certain of their respective directors, executive officers and other members of management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Devon’s and WPX’s stockholders with respect to the Proposed Transaction. Information about Devon’s directors and executive officers is available in Devon’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the 2019 fiscal year filed with the SEC on February 19, 2020, and its definitive proxy statement for the 2020 annual meeting of shareholders filed with the SEC on April 22, 2020. Information about WPX’s directors and executive officers is available in WPX’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the 2019 fiscal year filed with the SEC on February 28, 2020 and its definitive proxy statement for the 2020 annual meeting of shareholders filed with the SEC on March 31, 2020. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the registration statement, the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC regarding the Proposed Transaction when they become available. Stockholders, potential investors and other readers should read the joint proxy statement/prospectus carefully when it becomes available before making any voting or investment decisions.

NO OFFER OR SOLICITATION

This communication is not intended to and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This communication includes “forward-looking statements” as defined by the SEC. Such statements include those concerning strategic plans, Devon’s and WPX’s expectations and objectives for future operations, as well as other future events or conditions, and are often identified by use of the words and phrases such as “expects,” “believes,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “continue,” “may,” “aims,” “likely to be,” “intends,” “forecasts,” “projections,” “estimates,” “plans,” “expectations,” “targets,” “opportunities,” “potential,” “anticipates,” “outlook” and other similar terminology. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this communication that address activities, events or developments that Devon or WPX expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Devon’s and WPX’s control. Consequently, actual future results could differ materially from Devon’s and WPX’s expectations due to a number of factors, including, but not limited to: the risk that Devon’s and WPX’s businesses will not be integrated successfully; the risk that the cost savings, synergies and growth from the Proposed Transaction may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; the diversion of management time on transaction-related issues; the effect of future regulatory or legislative actions on the companies or the industries in which they operate, including the risk of new restrictions with respect to hydraulic fracturing or other development activities on Devon’s or WPX’s federal acreage or their other assets; the risk that the credit ratings of the combined company or its subsidiaries may be different from what the companies expect; the risk that Devon or WPX may be unable to obtain governmental and regulatory approvals required for the Proposed Transaction, or that required governmental and regulatory approvals may delay the Proposed Transaction or result in the imposition of conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits from the Proposed Transaction or cause the parties to abandon the Proposed Transaction; the risk that a condition to closing of the Proposed Transaction may not be satisfied; the length of time necessary to consummate the Proposed Transaction, which may be longer than anticipated for various reasons; potential liability resulting from pending or future litigation; changes in the general economic environment, or social or political conditions, that could affect the businesses; the potential impact of the announcement or consummation of the Proposed Transaction on relationships with customers, suppliers, competitors, management and other employees; the ability to hire and retain key personnel; reliance on and integration of information technology systems; the risks associated with assumptions the parties make in connection with the parties’ critical accounting estimates and legal proceedings; the volatility of oil, gas and natural gas liquids (NGL) prices; uncertainties inherent in estimating oil, gas and NGL reserves; the impact of reduced demand for our products and products made from them due to governmental and societal actions taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; the uncertainties, costs and risks involved in Devon’s and WPX’s operations, including as a result of employee misconduct; natural disasters, pandemics, epidemics (including COVID-19 and any escalation or worsening thereof) or other public health conditions; counterparty credit risks; risks relating to Devon’s and WPX’s indebtedness; risks related to Devon’s and WPX’s hedging activities; competition for assets, materials, people and capital; regulatory restrictions, compliance costs and other risks relating to governmental regulation, including with respect to environmental matters; cyberattack risks; Devon’s and WPX’s limited control over third parties who operate some of their respective oil and gas properties; midstream capacity constraints and potential interruptions in production; the extent to which insurance covers any losses Devon or WPX may experience; risks related to investors attempting to effect change; general domestic and international economic and political conditions, including the impact of COVID-19; and changes in tax, environmental and other laws, including court rulings, applicable to Devon’s and WPX’s business.

In addition to the foregoing, the COVID-19 pandemic and its related repercussions have created significant volatility, uncertainty and turmoil in the global economy and Devon’s and WPX’s industry. This turmoil has included an unprecedented supply-and-demand imbalance for oil and other commodities, resulting in a swift and material decline in commodity prices in early 2020. Devon’s and WPX’s future actual results could differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this communication due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related impacts, including, by, among other things: contributing to a sustained or further deterioration in commodity prices; causing takeaway capacity constraints for production, resulting in further production shut-ins and additional downward pressure on impacted regional pricing differentials; limiting Devon’s and WPX’s ability to access sources of capital due to disruptions in financial markets; increasing the risk of a downgrade from credit rating agencies; exacerbating counterparty credit risks and the risk of supply chain interruptions; and increasing the risk of operational disruptions due to social distancing measures and other changes to business practices. Additional information concerning other risk factors is also contained in Devon’s and WPX’s most recently filed Annual Reports on Form 10-K, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other SEC filings.

Many of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions are beyond Devon’s or WPX’s ability to control or predict. Because of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Nothing in this communication is intended, or is to be construed, as a profit forecast or to be interpreted to mean that earnings per share of Devon or WPX for the current or any future financial years or those of the combined company will necessarily match or exceed the historical published earnings per share of Devon or WPX, as applicable. Neither Devon nor WPX gives any assurance (1) that either Devon or WPX will achieve their expectations, or (2) concerning any result or the timing thereof, in each case, with respect to the Proposed Transaction or any regulatory action, administrative proceedings, government investigations, litigation, warning letters, consent decree, cost reductions, business strategies, earnings or revenue trends or future financial results.

All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning Devon, WPX, the Proposed Transaction, the combined company or other matters and attributable to Devon or WPX or any person acting on their behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above. Devon and WPX assume no duty to update or revise their respective forward-looking statements based on new information, future events or otherwise.

 
WPX Energy, Inc.
Consolidated (GAAP)
(UNAUDITED)
 

2019

2020

(Dollars in millions)1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th QtrYear1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd QtrYear
 
Revenues:
Product revenues:
Oil sales

$

449

$

511

$

539

$

551

$

2,050

$

465

$

241

$

436

$

1,142

Natural gas sales

25

16

16

18

75

13

11

14

38

Natural gas liquid sales

33

31

26

32

122

24

22

41

87

Total product revenues

507

558

581

601

2,247

502

274

491

1,267

Net gain (loss) on derivatives

(207

)

78

175

(199

)

(153

)

869

(275

)

(110

)

484

Commodity management

59

58

38

39

194

24

32

88

144

Other

-

1

1

2

4

3

2

4

9

Total revenues

359

695

795

443

2,292

1,398

33

473

1,904

 
Costs and expenses:
Depreciation, depletion and amortization

219

221

241

247

928

259

229

238

726

Lease and facility operating

86

94

96

98

374

101

94

92

287

Gathering, processing and transportation

42

40

49

52

183

62

67

65

194

Taxes other than income

39

43

46

50

178

42

25

30

97

Exploration

24

24

22

25

95

67

19

15

101

General and administrative:
General and administrative expenses

39

40

42

51

172

42

33

41

116

Equity-based compensation

8

8

9

9

34

9

9

10

28

Total general and administrative

47

48

51

60

206

51

42

51

144

Commodity management

49

41

36

37

163

34

32

95

161

Acquisition costs

-

-

-

3

3

27

3

-

30

Impairment of proved properties

-

-

-

-

-

967

-

-

967

Other-net

2

3

12

1

18

14

(7

)

1

8

Total costs and expenses

508

514

553

573

2,148

1,624

504

587

2,715

 
Operating income (loss)

(149

)

181

242

(130

)

144

(226

)

(471

)

(114

)

(811

)

 
Interest expense

(41

)

(40

)

(38

)

(40

)

(159

)

(48

)

(49

)

(48

)

(145

)

Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt

-

-

(47

)

-

(47

)

1

-

(24

)

(23

)

Gains on equity method investment transactions

126

247

-

7

380

-

2

-

2

Equity earnings

2

1

3

3

9

3

5

6

14

Other income

-

-

1

-

1

3

(1

)

-

2

 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

$

(62

)

$

389

$

161

$

(160

)

$

328

$

(267

)

$

(514

)

$

(180

)

$

(961

)

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

(14

)

84

39

(39

)

70

(61

)

(101

)

(32

)

(194

)

Income (loss) from continuing operations

$

(48

)

$

305

$

122

$

(121

)

$

258

$

(206

)

$

(413

)

$

(148

)

$

(767

)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

-

-

(1

)

(1

)

(2

)

(180

)

5

(7

)

(182

)

Net income (loss)

$

(48

)

$

305

$

121

$

(122

)

$

256

$

(386

)

$

(408

)

$

(155

)

$

(949

)

Less: Noncontrolling interest

-

-

-

-

-

2

1

-

3

Net income (loss) attributable to WPX Energy, Inc.

$

(48

)

$

305

$

121

$

(122

)

$

256

$

(388

)

$

(409

)

$

(155

)

$

(952

)

Amounts attributable to WPX Energy, Inc.:
Income (loss) from continuing operations

$

(48

)

$

305

$

122

$

(121

)

$

258

$

(208

)

$

(414

)

$

(148

)

$

(770

)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

-

-

(1

)

(1

)

(2

)

(180

)

5

(7

)

(182

)

Net income (loss)

$

(48

)

$

305

$

121

$

(122

)

$

256

$

(388

)

$

(409

)

$

(155

)

$

(952

)

 
 
 
Summary of Production Volumes (1)
Oil (MBbls)

8,648

8,905

9,991

10,279

37,822

11,121

11,259

11,251

33,631

Natural gas (MMcf)

18,210

18,736

20,874

20,533

78,354

22,212

26,116

24,881

73,209

Natural gas liquids (MBbls)

2,288

2,493

2,486

2,776

10,043

3,097

3,222

3,715

10,034

Combined equivalent volumes (Mboe) (2)

13,971

14,520

15,955

16,478

60,924

17,921

18,834

19,112

55,867

Per day volumes
Oil (MBbls/d)

96.1

97.9

108.6

111.7

103.6

122.2

123.7

122.3

122.7

Natural gas (MMcf/d)

202.3

205.9

226.9

223.2

214.7

244.1

287.0

270.4

267.2

Natural gas liquids (MBbls/d)

25.4

27.4

27.0

30.2

27.5

34.0

35.4

40.4

36.6

Combined equivalent volumes (Mboe/d) (2)

155.2

159.6

173.4

179.1

166.9

196.9

207.0

207.7

203.9

 

(1) Excludes activity classified as discontinued operations.

(2) Mboe are calculated using the ratio of six Mcf to one barrel of oil.

 
 
Realized average price per unit (1)
Oil (per barrel)

$

51.92

$

57.42

$

53.92

$

53.59

$

54.20

$

41.83

$

21.42

$

38.72

$

33.96

Natural gas (per Mcf)

$

1.36

$

0.88

$

0.77

$

0.87

$

0.96

$

0.56

$

0.43

$

0.57

$

0.51

Natural gas liquids (per barrel)

$

14.47

$

12.21

$

10.73

$

11.53

$

12.17

$

7.73

$

6.74

$

11.22

$

8.71

 

(1) Excludes activity classified as discontinued operations.

 
Expenses per Boe (1)
Depreciation, depletion and amortization

$

15.68

$

15.24

$

15.11

$

14.95

$

15.23

$

14.48

$

12.15

$

12.46

$

13.00

Lease and facility operating

$

6.13

$

6.50

$

6.02

$

5.92

$

6.13

$

5.66

$

4.96

$

4.81

$

5.13

Gathering, processing and transportation

$

2.98

$

2.78

$

3.10

$

3.16

$

3.01

$

3.47

$

3.53

$

3.41

$

3.47

Taxes other than income

$

2.79

$

2.95

$

2.90

$

3.00

$

2.92

$

2.36

$

1.33

$

1.55

$

1.74

General and administrative:
General and administrative expenses

$

2.81

$

2.73

$

2.69

$

3.07

$

2.83

$

2.33

$

1.75

$

2.16

$

2.08

Equity-based compensation

0.56

0.56

0.54

0.60

0.57

0.52

0.49

0.48

0.49

Total general and administrative

$

3.37

$

3.29

$

3.23

$

3.67

$

3.40

$

2.85

$

2.24

$

2.64

$

2.57

Interest expense

$

2.95

$

2.76

$

2.37

$

2.45

$

2.61

$

2.66

$

2.59

$

2.55

$

2.60

 

(1) Excludes activity classified as discontinued operations.

 
WPX Energy, Inc.
Reconciliation of NON-GAAP Measures
(UNAUDITED)
 

2019

2020

(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

3rd Qtr

4th Qtr

Year

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

3rd Qtr

Year

 
Reconciliation of adjusted income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders:
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to WPX Energy, Inc. common stockholders - reported

$

(48

)

$

305

$

122

$

(121

)

$

258

$

(208

)

$

(414

)

$

(148

)

$

(770

)

Pre-tax adjustments:
Impairments of proved properties and unproved leasehold cost

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

1,016

$

-

$

-

$

1,016

Inventory and line-fill lower-of-cost or market adjustments

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

21

$

-

$

-

$

21

Gains on equity method investment transactions

$

(126

)

$

(247

)

$

-

$

(7

)

$

(380

)

$

-

$

(2

)

$

-

$

(2

)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

$

-

$

-

$

47

$

-

$

47

$

-

$

-

$

24

$

24

Impact of pending settlement offers and settlements

$

-

$

-

$

11

$

5

$

16

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

Voluntary exit program

$

-

$

-

$

3

$

5

$

8

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

Acquisition related costs

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

6

$

6

$

27

$

3

$

-

$

30

Net gain on exchange of leasehold

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

(5

)

$

-

$

(5

)

Net (gain) loss on derivatives

$

207

$

(78

)

$

(175

)

$

199

$

153

$

(869

)

$

275

$

110

$

(484

)

Net cash received (paid) related to settlement of derivatives

$

9

$

(10

)

$

4

$

9

$

12

$

117

$

337

$

124

$

578

Total pre-tax adjustments

$

90

$

(335

)

$

(110

)

$

217

$

(138

)

$

312

$

608

$

258

$

1,178

Less tax effect for above items

$

(20

)

$

76

$

25

$

(50

)

$

32

$

(72

)

$

(136

)

$

(59

)

$

(267

)

Impact of state deferred tax rate changes and state related adjustments

$

(1

)

$

-

$

-

$

(1

)

$

(2

)

$

(5

)

$

(1

)

$

1

$

(5

)

Impact of federal tax valuation allowance

$

1

$

(9

)

$

1

$

(3

)

$

(10

)

$

3

$

12

$

8

$

23

Total adjustments, after tax

$

70

$

(268

)

$

(84

)

$

163

$

(118

)

$

238

$

483

$

208

$

929

Adjusted income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders

$

22

$

37

$

38

$

42

$

140

$

30

$

69

$

60

$

159

 
 
 
Reconciliation of adjusted diluted income (loss) per common share:
Income (loss) from continuing operations - diluted earnings per share - reported

$

(0.11

)

$

0.72

$

0.29

$

(0.29

)

$

0.61

$

(0.46

)

$

(0.74

)

$

(0.26

)

$

(1.46

)

Pretax adjustments (1):
Impairments of proved properties and unproved leasehold cost

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

2.21

$

-

$

-

$

1.92

Inventory and line-fill lower-of-cost or market adjustments

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

0.05

$

-

$

-

$

0.04

Gains on equity method investment transactions

$

(0.30

)

$

(0.58

)

$

-

$

(0.02

)

$

(0.90

)

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

Loss on extinguishment of debt

$

-

$

-

$

0.11

$

-

$

0.11

$

-

$

-

$

0.04

$

0.05

Impact of pending settlement offers and settlements

$

-

$

-

$

0.03

$

0.01

$

0.04

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

Voluntary exit program

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

0.01

$

0.02

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

Acquisition related costs

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

0.01

$

0.01

$

0.06

$

-

$

-

$

0.06

Net gain on exchange of leasehold

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

(0.01

)

$

-

$

(0.01

)

Net (gain) loss on derivatives

$

0.49

$

(0.19

)

$

(0.41

)

$

0.49

$

0.36

$

(1.89

)

$

0.49

$

0.20

$

(0.92

)

Net cash received (paid) related to settlement of derivatives

$

0.02

$

(0.02

)

$

0.01

$

0.02

$

0.03

$

0.25

$

0.60

$

0.22

$

1.09

Total pretax adjustments

$

0.21

$

(0.79

)

$

(0.26

)

$

0.52

$

(0.33

)

$

0.68

$

1.08

$

0.46

$

2.23

Less tax effect for above items

$

(0.05

)

$

0.18

$

0.06

$

(0.12

)

$

0.08

$

(0.15

)

$

(0.24

)

$

(0.10

)

$

(0.50

)

Impact of state deferred tax rate changes and state related adjustments

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

(0.01

)

$

(0.01

)

$

-

$

-

$

(0.01

)

Impact of federal tax valuation allowance

$

-

$

(0.02

)

$

-

$

(0.01

)

$

(0.02

)

$

0.01

$

0.02

$

0.01

$

0.04

Total adjustments, after-tax

$

0.16

$

(0.63

)

$

(0.20

)

$

0.39

$

(0.28

)

$

0.53

$

0.86

$

0.37

$

1.76

Adjusted diluted income (loss) per common share

$

0.05

$

0.09

$

0.09

$

0.10

$

0.33

$

0.07

$

0.12

$

0.11

$

0.30

Reported diluted weighted-average shares (millions)

421.0

423.5

421.8

417.2

422.0

458.0

559.7

561.0

526.4

Effect of dilutive securities due to adjusted income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders

2.6

-

-

1.8

-

2.2

1.9

1.0

1.1

Adjusted diluted weighted-average shares (millions)

423.6

423.5

421.8

419.0

422.0

460.2

561.6

562.0

527.5

 
(1) Per share impact is based on adjusted diluted weighted-average shares.
 
 
 
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDAX
Net income (loss) - reported

$

(48

)

$

305

$

121

$

(122

)

$

256

$

(386

)

$

(408

)

$

(155

)

$

(949

)

Interest expense

41

40

38

40

159

48

49

48

145

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

(14

)

84

39

(39

)

70

(61

)

(101

)

(32

)

(194

)

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

219

221

241

247

928

259

229

238

726

Exploration expenses

24

24

22

25

95

67

19

15

101

EBITDAX

222

674

461

151

1,508

(73

)

(212

)

114

(171

)

Impairment of proved properties

-

-

-

-

-

967

-

-

967

Inventory and line-fill lower-of-cost or market adjustments

-

-

-

-

-

21

-

-

21

Gains on equity method investment transactions

(126

)

(247

)

-

(7

)

(380

)

-

(2

)

-

(2

)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

-

-

47

-

47

-

-

24

24

Impact of pending settlement offers and settlements

-

-

11

5

16

-

-

-

-

Voluntary exit program

-

-

3

5

8

-

-

-

-

Acquisition costs

-

-

-

3

3

27

3

-

30

Net gain on exchange of leasehold

-

-

-

-

-

-

(5

)

(5

)

Net (gain) loss on derivatives

207

(78

)

(175

)

199

153

(869

)

275

110

(484

)

Net cash received (paid) related to settlement of derivatives

9

(10

)

4

9

12

117

337

124

578

Equity-based compensation (2)

8

8

9

9

34

9

9

10

28

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

-

-

1

1

2

180

(5

)

7

182

Adjusted EBITDAX (2)

$

320

$

347

$

361

$

375

$

1,403

$

379

$

400

$

389

$

1,168

 
(2) Prior periods have been modified to include equity-based compensation in the calculation of Adjusted EBITDAX.
 
WPX Energy, Inc.
Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow
(UNAUDITED)
 

2019

2020

(Dollars in millions)1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th QtrYear1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd QtrYear
 
Reconciliation of free cash flow:
Net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP)

$

272

$

362

$

272

$

351

$

1,257

$

256

$

276

$

390

$

922

Exclude: Changes in operating assets and liabilities (1)

1

(60

)

33

(7

)

(33

)

44

76

(54

)

66

Plus: Distributions from equity method investments in excess of cumulative earnings

4

3

4

3

14

4

3

3

10

Less: Incurred capital expenditures (2)

(425

)

(341

)

(264

)

(283

)

(1,313

)

(313

)

(188

)

(256

)

(757

)

Less: Incurred capital expenditures related to consolidated partnerships

-

-

-

(8

)

(8

)

(13

)

(7

)

(4

)

(24

)

Plus: Contributions from noncontrolling interests

-

-

-

-

-

18

6

2

26

Less: Distributions to noncontrolling interests

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(2

)

(2

)

Free cash flow (non-GAAP)

$

(148

)

$

(36

)

$

45

$

56

$

(83

)

$

(4

)

$

166

$

79

$

241

 
(1) Q1 2020 excludes a $184 million accrual for a performance guarantee included in gathering contracts assumed by the purchaser of our San Juan Basin assets.
 
(2) Q1 2019 includes a $100 million purchase of surface acreage in the Delaware Basin that was funded in part by the sale of non-core properties in the Delaware Basin.
 
WPX Energy, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
 
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,

2020

2019

2020

2019

(Millions, except per-share amounts)
Revenues:
Product revenues:
Oil sales

$

436

$

539

$

1,142

$

1,499

Natural gas sales

14

16

38

57

Natural gas liquid sales

41

26

87

90

Total product revenues

491

581

1,267

1,646

Net gain (loss) on derivatives

(110

)

175

484

46

Commodity management

88

38

144

155

Other

4

1

9

2

Total revenues

473

795

1,904

1,849

Costs and expenses:
Depreciation, depletion and amortization

238

241

726

681

Lease and facility operating

92

96

287

276

Gathering, processing and transportation

65

49

194

131

Taxes other than income

30

46

97

128

Exploration

15

22

101

70

General and administrative (including equity-based compensation of $10 million, $9 million, $28 million and $25 million for the respective periods)

51

51

144

146

Commodity management

95

36

161

126

Impairment of proved properties

-

-

967

-

Acquisition costs

-

-

30

-

Other - net

1

12

8

17

Total costs and expenses

587

553

2,715

1,575

 
Operating income (loss)

(114

)

242

(811

)

274

Interest expense

(48

)

(38

)

(145

)

(119

)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

(24

)

(47

)

(23

)

(47

)

Gains on equity method investment transactions

-

-

2

373

Equity earnings

6

3

14

6

Other income

-

1

2

1

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

(180

)

161

(961

)

488

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

(32

)

39

(194

)

109

Income (loss) from continuing operations

(148

)

122

(767

)

379

Loss from discontinued operations

(7

)

(1

)

(182

)

(1

)

Net income (loss)

(155

)

121

(949

)

378

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

-

-

3

-

Net income (loss) attributable to WPX Energy, Inc.

$

(155

)

$

121

$

(952

)

$

378

 
Amounts attributable to WPX Energy, Inc. common stockholders:
Income (loss) from continuing operations

$

(148

)

$

122

$

(770

)

$

379

Loss from discontinued operations

(7

)

(1

)

(182

)

(1

)

Net income (loss)

$

(155

)

$

121

$

(952

)

$

378

 
Basic income (loss) per common share:
Income (loss) from continuing operations

$

(0.26

)

$

0.29

$

(1.46

)

$

0.90

Loss from discontinued operations

(0.02

)

-

(0.35

)

-

Net income (loss)

$

(0.28

)

$

0.29

$

(1.81

)

$

0.90

 
Basic weighted-average shares

561.0

420.8

526.4

421.4

 
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
Income from continuing operations

$

(0.26

)

$

0.29

$

(1.46

)

$

0.89

Loss from discontinued operations

(0.02

)

-

(0.35

)

-

Net income (loss)

$

(0.28

)

$

0.29

$

(1.81

)

$

0.89

 
Diluted weighted-average shares

561.0

421.8

526.4

423.0

 
WPX Energy, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
 
 
September 30,
2020
December 31,
2019
ASSETS(Millions)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents

$

195

$

60

Accounts receivable, net of allowance

446

450

Derivative assets

188

57

Inventories

23

41

Other

39

39

Total current assets

891

647

Investments

38

48

Properties and equipment (successful efforts method of accounting)

10,533

11,244

Less- accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization

(2,095

)

(3,654

)

Properties and equipment, net

8,438

7,590

Derivative assets

16

10

Other noncurrent assets

118

118

Total assets

$

9,501

$

8,413

 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable

$

529

$

556

Accrued and other current liabilities

234

251

Derivative liabilities

124

91

Total current liabilities

887

898

Deferred income taxes

109

290

Long-term debt, net

3,213

2,202

Derivative liabilities

75

-

Other noncurrent liabilities

669

508

Contingent liabilities and commitments
Preferred units of consolidated partnership

12

-

Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock (100 million shares authorized at $0.01 par value; no shares outstanding)

-

-

Common stock (2 billion shares authorized at $0.01 par value; 561.0 million shares and 416.8 million shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019)

6

4

Additional paid-in-capital

8,663

7,692

Accumulated deficit

(4,133

)

(3,181

)

Total stockholders' equity

4,536

4,515

Total liabilities and equity

$

9,501

$

8,413

 
 
 
 
WPX Energy, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
 
Nine months ended September 30,

2020

2019

(Millions)
Operating Activities(a)
Net income (loss)

$

(949

)

$

378

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, depletion and amortization

726

681

Deferred income tax provision (benefit)

(181

)

106

Provision for impairment of properties and equipment (including certain exploration expenses)

1,065

62

Gains related to equity method investment transactions

(2

)

(373

)

Net gain on derivatives

(484

)

(46

)

Net settlements related to derivatives

578

3

Amortization of stock-based awards

28

26

Loss on extinguishment of debt

23

47

 
Cash provided by (used in) operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable

106

(193

)

Inventories

21

1

Other current assets

6

(2

)

Accounts payable

(101

)

225

Federal income taxes receivable

(19

)

38

Accrued and other current liabilities

(80

)

(40

)

Liabilities related to discontinued operations

143

(22

)

Other, including changes in other noncurrent assets and liabilities

42

15

Net cash provided by operating activities (a)

922

906

 
Investing Activities(a)
Capital expenditures(b)

(811

)

(1,090

)

Capital expenditures related to consolidated partnerships(c)

(23

)

-

Proceeds from sales of assets and equity method investments transactions

4

589

Purchase of a business, net of cash acquired

(915

)

-

Contributions to equity method investments

-

(18

)

Distributions from equity method investments in excess of cumulative earnings

10

11

Other

-

1

Net cash used in investing activities (a)

(1,735

)

(507

)

 
Financing Activities
Proceeds from common stock

1

1

Payments for repurchases of common stock

(44

)

(43

)

Borrowings on credit facility

942

1,281

Payments on credit facility

(942

)

(1,611

)

Proceeds from long-term debt, net of discount

1,383

593

Payments for retirement of long-term debt, including premium

(392

)

(594

)

Taxes paid for shares withheld

(8

)

(16

)

Payments for debt issuance costs

(6

)

(2

)

Contributions from noncontrolling interests in consolidated partnerships

26

-

Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated partnerships

(2

)

-

Other

(7

)

6

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

951

(385

)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

138

14

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

80

18

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

$

218

$

32

 
____________________
(a)Amounts reflect continuing and discontinued operations unless otherwise noted.
(b)Incurred capital expenditures were $757 million and $1,030 million for the respective periods. The difference between incurred and cash capital expenditures is due to changes in related accounts payable and accounts receivable.
(c)Incurred capital expenditures were $24 million for 2020. The difference between incurred and cash capital expenditures is due to changes in related accounts payable and accounts receivable.
 

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