10-QPeriod: Q2 FY2021

CONOCOPHILLIPS Quarterly Report for Q2 Ended Jun 30, 2021

Filed August 5, 2021For Securities:COP

Summary

ConocoPhillips reported a significant turnaround in its financial performance for the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020. This period saw a shift from a net loss of $1,479 million to a net income of $3,073 million, largely driven by the successful acquisition of Concho Resources Inc. and a substantial recovery in commodity prices. The company generated robust operating cash flow of $6.3 billion, enabling substantial returns to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, alongside significant debt reduction initiatives. The acquisition of Concho has meaningfully expanded ConocoPhillips' Permian Basin presence, with significant expected synergies and cost savings. The company is actively managing its portfolio, including plans to monetize its investment in Cenovus Energy, and is reinforcing its commitment to ESG principles and achieving net-zero operational emissions by 2050. ConocoPhillips maintains a strong liquidity position, with over $14 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and available borrowing capacity, supporting its strategic objectives and ability to navigate market volatility.

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Key Highlights

  • 1Net income attributable to ConocoPhillips swung from a loss of $1,479 million in the first half of 2020 to a profit of $3,073 million in the first half of 2021.
  • 2The acquisition of Concho Resources Inc. was completed on January 15, 2021, for $13.1 billion, significantly expanding the company's Permian Basin operations and leading to an upward revision of expected synergies to $1 billion annually.
  • 3Cash provided by operating activities increased substantially to $6.3 billion in the first six months of 2021, up from $2.3 billion in the prior year, reflecting higher commodity prices and increased volumes post-acquisition.
  • 4The company returned $1.2 billion to shareholders via dividends and $1 billion via share repurchases in the first six months of 2021, and plans further returns totaling approximately $6 billion for the full year.
  • 5ConocoPhillips aims to reduce its gross debt by $5 billion over five years, underscoring a commitment to balance sheet strength.
  • 6Production in the second quarter of 2021 increased by 62% year-over-year to 1,588 MBOED, driven by the Concho acquisition and the absence of prior year production curtailments.
  • 7The company reaffirmed its commitment to ESG leadership, targeting net-zero operational emissions by 2050 and significant reductions in greenhouse gas emission intensity.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary driver was the successful acquisition of Concho Resources Inc. on January 15, 2021, which significantly boosted production volumes and expanded the company's Permian Basin operations. This, combined with a strong recovery in commodity prices, led to a substantial increase in revenues and a shift from a net loss to a net profit.

ConocoPhillips expects approximately $1 billion in annual cost and capital savings by 2022 from the Concho acquisition, an increase from the initially projected $750 million. The company has made significant progress in integrating the two businesses and is exceeding synergy expectations.

In the first six months of 2021, ConocoPhillips returned $1.2 billion through dividends and $1 billion through share repurchases. The company anticipates total distributions of approximately $6 billion for the full year 2021, comprising $2.3 billion in dividends and $3.7 billion in share repurchases, with proceeds from the monetization of its Cenovus Energy investment expected to fund a portion of these repurchases.

ConocoPhillips intends to reduce its gross debt by $5 billion over the next five years to maintain a strong balance sheet. The company is also committed to ESG leadership, with a net-zero ambition for operational (scope 1 and 2) emissions by 2050, and targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions intensity and eliminating routine flaring.