CALGARY, AB – Enerplus Corporation (“Enerplus” or the “Company”) (TSX: ERF) (NYSE: ERF) today announced its third quarter 2021 operating and financial results, preliminary 2022 capital budget and an increase to its share repurchase program and dividend. Cash flow from operating activities for the third quarter was $226.6 million and adjusted funds flow was $255.7 million, compared to $137.0 million and $83.1 million, respectively, in the third quarter of 2020. Cash flow from operating activities and adjusted funds flow increased compared to the same period in 2020 due to higher production and commodity prices during the third quarter of 2021.
HIGHLIGHTS: THIRD QUARTER AND 2021
- Adjusted funds flow was $255.7 million in the third quarter, which exceeded capital spending of $80.2 million, generating free cash flow of $175.5 million
- Achieved record production in the third quarter of 123,454 BOE per day, 7% higher than the prior quarter and 36% higher than the prior year period following Enerplus’ strategic acquisitions in the first half of 2021
- Annual 2021 production guidance revised to 113,750 to 114,750 BOE per day due to outperformance, an increase to the guidance midpoint of 750 BOE per day despite volumes sold in connection with the Williston Basin divestment
- Continued volume growth in the fourth quarter with expected production of 124,500 to 128,500 BOE per day
- 2021 capital spending guidance now $380 million (from $360 to $400 million)
- Increased estimated 2021 free cash flow to approximately $540 million based on current forward strip commodity prices
- Net debt to adjusted funds flow ratio expected to be below 1.0x by year-end 2021
- Closed the previously announced divestment of non-strategic interests in the Williston Basin on November 2, 2021
HIGHLIGHTS: PRELIMINARY 2022 BUDGET AND INCREASED CASH RETURNS TO SHAREHOLDERS
- Expected 2022 capital spending is approximately $500 million, representing a reinvestment rate of 44% based on current forward strip commodity prices
- Expected annual 2022 production is 122,000 BOE per day, including 75,000 barrels per day of liquids
- Estimated 2022 free cash flow is $640 million based on current forward strip commodity prices
- Increased share repurchase program to $200 million, representing 7% of Enerplus’ market capitalization, commencing in the fourth quarter of 2021
- Increased quarterly dividend by 8% effective with the December 15, 2021 payment
“We continue to deliver strong performance in 2021,” said Ian C. Dundas, President and CEO. “We extended our core Bakken inventory through accretive acquisitions, generated over $290 million in free cash flow through the first nine months of the year and we anticipate another $250 million in free cash flow in the fourth quarter. We also expect to end the year with a net debt to adjusted funds flow ratio below one times. Looking ahead into 2022, we have a sustainable plan expected to generate meaningful free cash flow underpinned by compelling development economics. We remain committed to returning capital to shareholders which we have continued to demonstrate with today’s announcement of our accelerated share repurchase program and third dividend increase in 2021.”
THIRD QUARTER SUMMARY
Production in the third quarter of 2021 was 123,454 BOE per day, an increase of 36% compared to the same period a year ago, and 7% higher than the prior quarter. Crude oil and natural gas liquids production in the third quarter of 2021 was 78,512 barrels per day, an increase of 49% compared to the same period a year ago, and 10% higher than the prior quarter. The increased production compared to the same period in 2020 was primarily due to the Company’s development activity in the Williston Basin and contribution from its acquisitions in 2021.
Enerplus reported third quarter 2021 net income of $112.0 million, or $0.44 per basic share, compared to a net loss of $112.8 million, or $0.51 per basic share, in the same period of the prior year due to increased production and higher commodity prices during the current period and non-cash impairments recorded in same period in 2020. Adjusted net income for the third quarter of 2021 was $107.4 million, or $0.42 per basic share, compared to $17.7 million, or $0.08 per basic share, during the same period in 2020. Adjusted net income was higher compared to the same period in 2020 due to higher commodity prices and increased production.
Enerplus’ third quarter 2021 realized Bakken oil price differential was US$2.09 per barrel below WTI, compared to US$5.37 per barrel below WTI in the third quarter of 2020. Bakken differentials improved relative to the prior year period due to increased refinery demand and significant excess pipeline capacity in the region.
The Company’s realized Marcellus natural gas price differential was US$0.45 per Mcf below NYMEX during the third quarter of 2021 compared to US$0.72 per Mcf below NYMEX in the third quarter of 2020. The improvement was due to increased natural gas demand and lower storage levels in 2021.
Third quarter operating expenses were $9.89 per BOE, compared to $7.78 per BOE during the same period in 2020. Operating expenses in the third quarter of 2021 increased from the prior year period due to a temporary increase in well service activity and higher water handling charges as a result of contracts with price escalators linked to WTI, as well as the increased liquids weighting in the Company’s production mix.
Third quarter transportation costs were $3.61 per BOE and cash general and administrative (“G&A”) expenses were $0.95 per BOE.
Enerplus recorded a current tax recovery of $1.2 million in the third quarter of 2021 related to the reduction of estimated U.S. taxes in 2021.
Exploration and development capital spending was $80.2 million in the third quarter of 2021. The Company declared $9.8 million in dividends in the quarter and repurchased 1,657,650 common shares under its normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”) at an average price of $7.75 per share for total consideration of $12.9 million.
Enerplus received a $5.7 million distribution associated with a privately held investment in the third quarter which was reflected as an investing activity in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
In the third quarter Enerplus announced the divestment of its interests in the Sleeping Giant field (Montana) and the Russian Creek area (North Dakota) which closed on November 2, 2021. The total cash consideration was US$115 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. In addition, Enerplus will receive up to US$5 million in contingent consideration if WTI averages over US$65 per barrel in 2022 and US$60 per barrel in 2023. The production associated with Enerplus’ working interest in these properties was approximately 3,000 BOE per day (76% tight oil, 1% natural gas liquids, and 23% natural gas).
At the end of the third quarter of 2021, the Company had total debt of $1,101.8 million and cash on hand of $54.1 million.
Asset Activity
Williston Basin production averaged 80,561 BOE per day (74% crude oil) during the third quarter of 2021, an increase of 65% compared to the same period a year ago, and 11% higher than the prior quarter. During the third quarter, the Company drilled eight gross operated wells (100% working interest) and brought 16 gross operated wells on production (63% average working interest).
Marcellus production averaged 192 MMcf per day during the third quarter of 2021, an increase of 4% compared to the same period in 2020, and flat with the prior quarter.
Canadian waterflood production averaged 7,562 BOE per day (94% crude oil) during the third quarter of 2021, a decrease of 2% compared to the same period in 2020, and 4% higher than the prior quarter.
2021 GUIDANCE UPDATE
Capital spending guidance was updated to $380 million, the midpoint of the previous range of $360 to $400 million.
Enerplus revised its annual 2021 production guidance to reflect outperformance in North Dakota and the Marcellus which is expected to more than offset the impact to 2021 production from its Williston Basin divestment during the fourth quarter. Total production is expected to average 113,750 to 114,750 BOE per day, including liquids production of 69,750 to 70,750 barrels per day. Fourth quarter production is expected to average 124,500 to 128,500 BOE per day, including liquids production of 80,000 to 83,000 barrels per day.
Given improved pricing year to date and ongoing commodity market strength, 2021 Bakken and Marcellus differential guidance was narrowed to US$2.00 per barrel below WTI and US$0.55 per Mcf below NYMEX, respectively.
As a result of higher third quarter operating expenses, full year 2021 operating expenses are expected to average $8.80 per BOE. Operating expenses in the fourth quarter are also expected to average $8.80 per BOE as workover activity is expected to return to normalized levels.
Cash G&A expense guidance was reduced to $1.15 per BOE.
Current income tax expense guidance was reduced to US$3 million in 2021.
A summary of the Company’s 2021 and fourth quarter guidance is provided below.
2021 Guidance
Capital spending |
$380 million (from $360 to $400 million) |
Average annual production |
113,750 – 114,750 BOE/day (from 112,000 – 115,000 BOE/day) |
Average annual crude oil and natural gas liquids production |
69,750 – 70,750 bbls/day (from 69,500 – 71,500 bbls/day) |
Average royalty and production tax rate |
26% |
Operating expense |
$8.80/BOE (from $8.25/BOE) |
Transportation expense |
$3.85/BOE |
Cash G&A expense |
$1.15/BOE (from $1.25/BOE) |
Current Income Tax expense |
US$3 million (from US$5 – $7 million) |
Q4 2021 Guidance
Q4 average production |
124,500 – 128,500 BOE/day |
Q4 average crude oil and natural gas liquids production |
80,000 – 83,000 bbls/day |
Q4 operating expense |
$8.80/BOE |
2021 Full-Year Differential/Basis Outlook (1)
U.S. Bakken crude oil differential (compared to WTI crude oil) |
US$(2.00)/bbl (from US$(2.35)/bbl) |
Marcellus natural gas sales price differential (compared to NYMEX natural gas) |
US$(0.55)/Mcf (from US$(0.65)/Mcf) |
(1) Excluding transportation costs. |
PRELIMINARY 2022 BUDGET
Enerplus’ preliminary 2022 capital budget is approximately $500 million, expected to result in average production of approximately 122,000 BOE per day, including 75,000 barrels per day of liquids.
Over 80% of the capital budget is expected to be allocated to North Dakota with drilling and completions activity focused on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation, Little Knife and Murphy Creek areas.
Enerplus has secured approximately 75% of its total well cost structure in 2022 for its North Dakota program, helping to protect against inflationary pressures. Through solid execution, Enerplus expects its total wells costs in 2021 to average US$5.7 million, 10% lower than 2020 despite recent inflationary pressures. In 2022, based on the Company’s current inflation expectations, Enerplus expects its total well costs in North Dakota to increase by 5% to 7% year-over-year.
The Company plans to announce its comprehensive 2022 budget in January 2022.
INCREASING CASH RETURNS TO SHAREHOLDERS
With visibility to achieving its net debt reduction target in the fourth quarter of 2021 and a strong free cash flow outlook in 2022, Enerplus’ Board of Directors has approved an acceleration of the Company’s return of capital plans through an expanded share repurchase program and an 8% dividend increase.
Enerplus expects to commence the execution of a $200 million share repurchase program in the fourth quarter of 2021 under its existing normal course issuer bid. Repurchases are expected to be funded out of fourth quarter 2021 and first quarter 2022 free cash flow, representing approximately 50% of forecasted free cash flow over this period based on current forward strip commodity prices. Enerplus believes the market price of its common shares are trading in a range that does not adequately reflect their underlying value based on mid-cycle commodity prices and, as a result, considers share repurchases to be a compelling investment opportunity.
Enerplus is increasing its quarterly dividend to $0.041 per share payable on December 15, 2021 to shareholders of record on November 30, 2021. This is Enerplus’ third dividend increase year to date following its strategic acquisitions in North Dakota and represents a 37% increase, on an annualized basis, from the Company’s dividend level at the start of the year. This dividend per share increase is expected to maintain the Company’s current annual dividend expenditure at approximately $39 million following the execution of its share repurchase program. Enerplus estimates its dividend is fully funded from free cash flow down to approximately US$40 WTI.
Enerplus remains committed to returning a significant portion of free cash flow to shareholders and will continue to evaluate further cash returns in 2022. Excess free cash flow which is not returned to shareholders will be allocated to reinforcing the balance sheet.
DIRECTOR RETIREMENT
Enerplus today announced the planned retirement of Elliott Pew from its board of directors prior to year-end 2021. Mr. Pew has been a valued member of the board of directors since his appointment in 2010, including serving as Board Chair between May 2014 and May 2020.
“On behalf of the board, I would like to thank Elliott for his dedication and leadership,” said Mr. Dundas. “Elliott has been a highly-engaged director throughout his tenure and the board and company have greatly benefitted from his guidance.”
Q3 2021 CONFERENCE CALL DETAILS
A conference call hosted by Ian C. Dundas, President and CEO will be held at 9:00 AM MT (11:00 AM ET) on Friday, November 5, 2021 to discuss these results. Details of the conference call are as follows:
Date: |
Friday, November 5, 2021 |
Time: |
9:00 AM MT (11:00 AM ET) |
Dial-In: |
587-880-2171 (Alberta) |
1-888-390-0546 (Toll Free) |
|
Conference ID: |
22989526 |
Audiocast: |
https://produceredition.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1501958&tp_key=661d09508f |
To ensure timely participation in the conference call, callers are encouraged to dial in 15 minutes prior to the start time to register for the event. A telephone replay will be available for 30 days following the conference call and can be accessed at the following numbers:
Replay Dial-In: |
1-888-390-0541 (Toll Free) |
Replay Passcode: |
989526 # |
RISK MANAGEMENT
Enerplus’ commodity hedging positions are provided in the table below.
Enerplus’ Financial Commodity Hedging Contracts (at November 3, 2021)
WTI Crude Oil (1)(2) (US$/bbl) |
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Oct 1, 2021 – |
Jan 1, 2022 – |
Jan 1, 2022 – |
||||||
Dec 31, 2021 |
Jun 30, 2022 |
Dec 31, 2022 |
||||||
3-way Collars |
||||||||
Volume (bbls/day) |
23,000 |
12,500 |
17,000 |
|||||
Sold Puts |
$ 36.39 |
$ 58.00 |
$ 40.00 |
|||||
Purchased Puts |
$ 46.39 |
$ 75.00 |
$ 50.00 |
|||||
Sold Calls |
$ 56.70 |
$ 87.63 |
$ 57.91 |
|||||
Oct 1, 2021 – |
Jan 1, 2022 – |
Oct 1, 2022 – |
Jan 1, 2023 – |
|||||
Contracts acquired from Bruin(3) |
Dec 31, 2021 |
Sep 30, 2022 |
Dec 31, 2022 |
Dec 31, 2023 |
||||
Swaps |
||||||||
Volume (bbls/day) |
7,179 |
4,500 |
1,834 |
208 |
||||
Sold Swaps |
$ 43.01 |
$ 42.31 |
$ 42.65 |
$ 42.10 |
||||
Collars |
||||||||
Volume (bbls/day) |
– |
– |
– |
2,000 |
||||
Purchased Puts |
– |
– |
– |
$ 5.00 |
||||
Sold Calls |
– |
– |
– |
$ 75.00 |
||||
NYMEX Natural Gas (US$/Mcf) |
||||||||
Oct 1, 2021 – |
Nov 1, 2021 – |
Apr 1, 2022 – |
||||||
Oct 31, 2021 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
Oct 31, 2022 |
||||||
Swaps |
||||||||
Volume (mcf/day) |
60,000 |
– |
40,000 |
|||||
Sold Swaps |
$ 2.90 |
– |
$ 3.40 |
|||||
Collars |
||||||||
Volume (mcf/day) |
40,000 |
40,000 |
– |
|||||
Sold Puts |
$ 2.15 |
– |
– |
|||||
Purchased Puts |
$ 2.75 |
$ 3.43 |
– |
|||||
Sold Calls |
$ 3.25 |
$ 6.00 |
– |
(1) |
The total average deferred premium spent on outstanding contracts is US$0.87/bbl from October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021 and US$1.29/bbl from January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022. |
(2) |
Transactions with a common term have been aggregated and presented at weighted average prices and volumes. |
(3) |
Upon closing of the Bruin Acquisition, Bruin’s outstanding contracts were recorded at a fair value liability of $96.5 million. At September 30, 2021, the fair value of the Bruin contracts was a liability of $82.6 million, including $42.6 million of the original $96.5 million liability acquired. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 we recorded a realized loss of $10.3 million and $11.9 million, respectively, on the settlement of the Bruin contracts. In addition, we recognized an unrealized loss of $4.6 million and $40.0 million, respectively, for the change in the fair value of the Bruin contracts over the same periods. See Note 17 to the Q3 2021 Financial Statements for further detail. |
THIRD QUARTER PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONAL SUMMARY TABLES
Average Daily Production(1)
Three months ended September 30, 2021 |
Nine months ended September 30, 2021 |
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Williston |
Marcellus |
Canadian |
Other(2) |
Total |
Williston |
Marcellus |
Canadian |
Other(2) |
Total |
||
Tight oil (bbl/d) |
59,338 |
– |
– |
1,375 |
60,712 |
48,999 |
– |
– |
1,356 |
50,355 |
|
Light & medium oil (bbl/d) |
– |
– |
3,012 |
35 |
3,048 |
– |
– |
2,984 |
55 |
3,039 |
|
Heavy oil (bbl/d) |
– |
– |
4,118 |
31 |
4,150 |
– |
– |
4,070 |
22 |
4,092 |
|
Total crude oil (bbl/d) |
59,338 |
– |
7,131 |
1,441 |
67,910 |
48,999 |
– |
7,054 |
1,433 |
57,486 |
|
Natural gas liquids (bbl/d) |
9,991 |
– |
107 |
504 |
10,602 |
8,429 |
– |
86 |
524 |
9,039 |
|
Shale gas (Mcf/d) |
67,394 |
192,427 |
– |
1,371 |
261,192 |
56,723 |
195,963 |
– |
1,348 |
254,034 |
|
Conventional natural gas (Mcf/d) |
– |
– |
1,945 |
6,514 |
8,460 |
– |
– |
1,476 |
6,989 |
8,465 |
|
Total natural gas (Mcf/d) |
67,394 |
192,427 |
1,945 |
7,886 |
269,652 |
56,723 |
195,963 |
1,476 |
8,337 |
262,499 |
|
Total production (BOE/d) |
80,561 |
32,071 |
7,562 |
3,260 |
123,454 |
66,881 |
32,660 |
7,386 |
3,347 |
110,275 |
(1) Table may not add due to rounding. |
|
(2) Comprises DJ Basin and non-core properties in Canada. |
Summary of Wells Drilled(1)
Three months ended |
Nine months ended |
||||||||||
Operated |
Non-Operated |
Operated |
Non-Operated |
||||||||
Gross |
Net |
Gross |
Net |
Gross |
Net |
Gross |
Net |
||||
Williston Basin |
8 |
8.0 |
14 |
0.3 |
12 |
12.0 |
14 |
0.3 |
|||
Marcellus |
– |
– |
21 |
1.1 |
– |
– |
49 |
1.8 |
|||
Canadian Waterfloods |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|||
Other(2) |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
2 |
0.3 |
|||
Total |
8 |
8.0 |
35 |
1.4 |
12 |
12.0 |
65 |
2.5 |
(1) Table may not add due to rounding. |
|
(2) Comprises DJ Basin and non-core properties in Canada. |
Summary of Wells Brought On-Stream(1)
Three months ended |
Nine months ended |
||||||||||
Operated |
Non-Operated |
Operated |
Non-Operated |
||||||||
Gross |
Net |
Gross |
Net |
Gross |
Net |
Gross |
Net |
||||
Williston Basin |
16 |
10.1 |
– |
– |
42 |
32.1 |
1 |
0.4 |
|||
Marcellus |
– |
– |
18 |
0.3 |
– |
– |
54 |
2.1 |
|||
Canadian Waterfloods |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|||
Other(2) |
– |
– |
– |
– |
3 |
2.6 |
2 |
0.3 |
|||
Total |
16 |
10.1 |
18 |
0.3 |
45 |
34.7 |
57 |
2.8 |
(1) Table may not add due to rounding. |
(2) Comprises DJ Basin and non-core properties in Canada. |
SELECTED FINANCIAL RESULTS |
Three months ended |
Nine months ended |
|||||||
2021 |
2020 |
2021 |
2020 |
||||||
Financial (CDN$, thousands, except ratios) |
|||||||||
Net Income/(Loss) |
$ |
112,009 |
$ |
(112,753) |
$ |
67,042 |
$ |
(719,200) |
|
Adjusted Net Income/(Loss)(1) |
107,358 |
17,705 |
231,541 |
(2,391) |
|||||
Cash Flow from Operating Activities |
226,642 |
136,987 |
400,783 |
350,286 |
|||||
Adjusted Funds Flow(1) |
255,748 |
83,065 |
568,183 |
266,289 |
|||||
Dividends to Shareholders – Declared |
9,757 |
6,676 |
28,162 |
20,021 |
|||||
Total Debt Net of Cash(1) |
1,047,727 |
428,768 |
1,047,727 |
428,768 |
|||||
Capital Spending |
80,241 |
35,345 |
275,675 |
239,054 |
|||||
Property and Land Acquisitions |
3,848 |
2,388 |
1,041,180 |
8,060 |
|||||
Property Divestments |
(271) |
583 |
4,707 |
6,098 |
|||||
Net Debt to Adjusted Funds Flow Ratio(1)(2) |
1.6x |
1.0x |
1.6x |
1.0x |
|||||
Financial per Weighted Average Shares Outstanding |
|||||||||
Net Income /(Loss) – Basic |
$ |
0.44 |
$ |
(0.51) |
$ |
0.27 |
$ |
(3.23) |
|
Net Income/(Loss) – Diluted |
0.43 |
(0.51) |
0.26 |
(3.23) |
|||||
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding (000’s) – Basic |
256,345 |
222,548 |
252,432 |
222,487 |
|||||
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding (000’s) – Diluted |
260,831 |
222,548 |
256,900 |
222,487 |
|||||
Selected Financial Results per BOE(3)(4) |
|||||||||
Crude Oil & Natural Gas Sales(5) |
$ |
58.47 |
$ |
28.65 |
$ |
50.94 |
$ |
26.95 |
|
Royalties and Production Taxes |
(15.07) |
(7.36) |
(12.99) |
(6.94) |
|||||
Commodity Derivative Instruments |
(5.50) |
2.36 |
(3.95) |
4.21 |
|||||
Operating Expenses |
(9.89) |
(7.78) |
(8.81) |
(7.86) |
|||||
Transportation Costs |
(3.61) |
(3.85) |
(3.66) |
(4.02) |
|||||
Cash General and Administrative Expenses |
(0.95) |
(1.40) |
(1.15) |
(1.33) |
|||||
Cash Share-Based Compensation |
(0.09) |
0.09 |
(0.20) |
0.09 |
|||||
Interest, Foreign Exchange and Other Expenses |
(0.94) |
(0.82) |
(1.21) |
(1.14) |
|||||
Current Income Tax Recovery/(Expense) |
0.10 |
0.02 |
(0.10) |
0.57 |
|||||
Adjusted Funds Flow(1) |
$ |
22.52 |
$ |
9.91 |
$ |
18.87 |
$ |
10.53 |
|
SELECTED OPERATING RESULTS |
Three months ended |
Nine months ended |
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2021 |
2020 |
2021 |
2020 |
||||||
Average Daily Production(4) |
|||||||||
Crude Oil (bbls/day) |
67,910 |
46,082 |
57,486 |
46,098 |
|||||
Natural Gas Liquids (bbls/day) |
10,602 |
6,457 |
9,039 |
5,581 |
|||||
Natural Gas (Mcf/day) |
269,652 |
230,895 |
262,499 |
243,083 |
|||||
Total (BOE/day) |
123,454 |
91,022 |
110,275 |
92,193 |
|||||
% Crude Oil and Natural Gas Liquids |
64% |
58% |
60% |
56% |
|||||
Average Selling Price (4)(5) |
|||||||||
Crude Oil (per bbl) |
$ |
84.92 |
$ |
46.43 |
$ |
77.68 |
$ |
43.21 |
|
Natural Gas Liquids (per bbl) |
38.86 |
10.60 |
32.33 |
7.88 |
|||||
Natural Gas (per Mcf) |
3.84 |
1.72 |
3.26 |
1.82 |
|||||
Net Wells Drilled |
9 |
3 |
14 |
40 |
(1) |
These are non–GAAP measures that do not have any standardized meaning under the Company’s GAAP and, therefore, may not be directly comparable to similar measures presented by other entities. See “Non–GAAP Measures” section in the news release. |
(2) |
Ratio does not include trailing adjusted funds flow from the Brun and Dunn County acquisitions. |
(3) |
Non-cash amounts have been excluded. |
(4) |
Based on Company interest production volumes. See “Presentation of Production Information” below. |
(5) |
Before transportation costs, royalties, and the effects of commodity derivative instruments. |
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(CDN$ thousands) unaudited |
September 30, 2021 |
December 31, 2020 |
|||
Assets |
|||||
Current Assets |
|||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ |
54,114 |
$ |
114,455 |
|
Accounts receivable |
298,619 |
106,376 |
|||
Derivative financial assets |
8,966 |
3,550 |
|||
Other current assets |
— |
7,137 |
|||
361,699 |
231,518 |
||||
Property, plant and equipment: |
|||||
Crude oil and natural gas properties (full cost method) |
1,702,251 |
575,559 |
|||
Other capital assets, net |
24,944 |
19,524 |
|||
Property, plant and equipment |
1,727,195 |
595,083 |
|||
Right-of-use assets |
35,094 |
32,853 |
|||
Deferred income tax asset |
567,622 |
607,001 |
|||
Total Assets |
$ |
2,691,610 |
$ |
1,466,455 |
|
Liabilities |
|||||
Current liabilities |
|||||
Accounts payable |
$ |
415,970 |
$ |
251,822 |
|
Dividends payable |
— |
2,225 |
|||
Current portion of long-term debt |
127,561 |
103,836 |
|||
Derivative financial liabilities |
241,658 |
19,261 |
|||
Current portion of lease liabilities |
13,489 |
13,391 |
|||
798,678 |
390,535 |
||||
Long-term debt |
974,280 |
386,586 |
|||
Asset retirement obligation |
162,099 |
130,208 |
|||
Derivative financial liabilities |
42,813 |
— |
|||
Lease liabilities |
25,228 |
23,446 |
|||
1,204,420 |
540,240 |
||||
Total Liabilities |
2,003,098 |
930,775 |
|||
Shareholders’ Equity |
|||||
Share capital – authorized unlimited common shares, no par value Issued and outstanding: September 30, 2021 – 255 million shares December 31, 2020 – 223 million shares |
3,215,224 |
3,096,969 |
|||
Paid-in capital |
40,513 |
50,604 |
|||
Accumulated deficit |
(2,885,099) |
(2,932,017) |
|||
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) |
317,874 |
320,124 |
|||
688,512 |
535,680 |
||||
Total Liabilities & Shareholders’ Equity |
$ |
2,691,610 |
$ |
1,466,455 |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income/(Loss) and Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
Three months ended |
Nine months ended |
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September 30, |
September 30, |
||||||||||
(CDN$ thousands, except per share amounts) unaudited |
2021 |
2020 |
2021 |
2020 |
|||||||
Revenues |
|||||||||||
Crude oil and natural gas sales, net of royalties |
$ |
531,220 |
$ |
191,944 |
$ |
1,228,643 |
$ |
542,140 |
|||
Commodity derivative instruments gain/(loss) |
(78,947) |
894 |
(346,757) |
121,340 |
|||||||
452,273 |
192,838 |
881,886 |
663,480 |
||||||||
Expenses |
|||||||||||
Operating |
112,309 |
65,129 |
265,290 |
198,502 |
|||||||
Transportation |
41,008 |
32,209 |
110,019 |
101,544 |
|||||||
Production taxes |
38,293 |
13,610 |
86,247 |
36,741 |
|||||||
General and administrative |
15,635 |
8,392 |
44,381 |
41,071 |
|||||||
Depletion, depreciation and accretion |
102,380 |
62,147 |
242,748 |
237,224 |
|||||||
Asset impairment |
— |
256,809 |
4,300 |
683,619 |
|||||||
Goodwill impairment |
— |
— |
— |
202,767 |
|||||||
Interest |
10,451 |
6,339 |
26,801 |
22,301 |
|||||||
Foreign exchange (gain)/loss |
(12,297) |
946 |
(5,311) |
(3,198) |
|||||||
Transaction costs and other expense/(income) |
(5,898) |
123 |
(2,092) |
6,195 |
|||||||
301,881 |
445,704 |
772,383 |
1,526,766 |
||||||||
Income/(Loss) before taxes |
150,392 |
(252,866) |
109,503 |
(863,286) |
|||||||
Current income tax expense/(recovery) |
(1,172) |
(130) |
3,003 |
(14,525) |
|||||||
Deferred income tax expense/(recovery) |
39,555 |
(139,983) |
39,458 |
(129,561) |
|||||||
Net Income/(Loss) |
$ |
112,009 |
$ |
(112,753) |
$ |
67,042 |
$ |
(719,200) |
|||
Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) |
|||||||||||
Unrealized gain/(loss) on foreign currency translation |
21,585 |
(21,559) |
(5,627) |
52,931 |
|||||||
Foreign exchange gain/(loss) on net investment hedge with U.S. denominated debt, net of tax |
(19,847) |
9,905 |
3,377 |
(20,691) |
|||||||
Total Comprehensive Income/(Loss) |
$ |
113,747 |
$ |
(124,407) |
$ |
64,792 |
$ |
(686,960) |
|||
Net income/(Loss) per share |
|||||||||||
Basic |
$ |
0.44 |
$ |
(0.51) |
$ |
0.27 |
$ |
(3.23) |
|||
Diluted |
$ |
0.43 |
$ |
(0.51) |
$ |
0.26 |
$ |
(3.23) |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Three months ended |
Nine months ended |
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September 30, |
September 30, |
||||||||||
(CDN$ thousands) unaudited |
2021 |
2020 |
2021 |
2020 |
|||||||
Operating Activities |
|||||||||||
Net income/(loss) |
$ |
112,009 |
$ |
(112,753) |
$ |
67,042 |
$ |
(719,200) |
|||
Non-cash items add/(deduct): |
|||||||||||
Depletion, depreciation and accretion |
102,380 |
62,147 |
242,748 |
237,224 |
|||||||
Asset impairment |
— |
256,809 |
4,300 |
683,619 |
|||||||
Goodwill impairment |
— |
— |
— |
202,767 |
|||||||
Changes in fair value of derivative instruments |
16,174 |
19,214 |
226,146 |
(13,285) |
|||||||
Deferred income tax expense/(recovery) |
39,555 |
(139,983) |
39,458 |
(129,561) |
|||||||
Foreign exchange (gain)/loss on debt and working capital |
(12,680) |
487 |
(6,822) |
(890) |
|||||||
Share-based compensation and general and administrative |
4,128 |
(2,898) |
5,118 |
8,285 |
|||||||
Other expense/(income) |
(264) |
— |
(2,617) |
— |
|||||||
Amortization of debt issuance costs |
534 |
— |
919 |
— |
|||||||
Translation of U.S. dollar cash held in Canada |
(368) |
42 |
(2,389) |
(2,670) |
|||||||
Other income reclassified to Investing Activities |
(5,720) |
— |
(5,720) |
— |
|||||||
Asset retirement obligation settlements |
(2,142) |
(1,905) |
(10,581) |
(13,032) |
|||||||
Changes in non-cash operating working capital |
(26,964) |
55,827 |
(156,819) |
97,029 |
|||||||
Cash flow from/(used in) operating activities |
226,642 |
136,987 |
400,783 |
350,286 |
|||||||
Financing Activities |
|||||||||||
Bank term loan |
— |
— |
501,286 |
— |
|||||||
Bank credit facility |
(131,706) |
(1,364) |
201,910 |
— |
|||||||
Repayment of senior notes |
— |
— |
(99,348) |
(114,010) |
|||||||
Proceeds from the issuance of shares |
— |
— |
125,746 |
— |
|||||||
Purchase of common shares under Normal Course Issuer Bid |
(12,855) |
— |
(12,855) |
(2,536) |
|||||||
Share-based compensation – cash settled (tax withholding) |
— |
— |
(4,491) |
(7,232) |
|||||||
Dividends |
(9,757) |
(6,676) |
(30,384) |
(20,013) |
|||||||
Cash flow from/(used in) financing activities |
(154,318) |
(8,040) |
681,864 |
(143,791) |
|||||||
Investing Activities |
|||||||||||
Capital and office expenditures |
(96,073) |
(47,228) |
(240,257) |
(280,681) |
|||||||
Bruin acquisition |
— |
— |
(531,134) |
— |
|||||||
Dunn County acquisition |
— |
— |
(374,613) |
— |
|||||||
Property and land acquisitions |
(5,787) |
(2,388) |
(10,813) |
(8,060) |
|||||||
Property divestments |
(271) |
583 |
4,707 |
6,098 |
|||||||
Other expense/(income) |
5,720 |
— |
5,720 |
— |
|||||||
Cash flow from/(used in) investing activities |
(96,411) |
(49,033) |
(1,146,390) |
(282,643) |
|||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash & cash equivalents |
2,923 |
(1,544) |
3,402 |
9,046 |
|||||||
Change in cash and cash equivalents |
(21,164) |
78,370 |
(60,341) |
(67,102) |
|||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
75,278 |
6,177 |
114,455 |
151,649 |
|||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
$ |
54,114 |
$ |
84,547 |
$ |
54,114 |
$ |
84,547 |