10-QPeriod: Q2 FY2013

DEVON ENERGY CORP/DE Quarterly Report for Q2 Ended Jun 30, 2013

Filed August 7, 2013For Securities:DVN

Summary

Devon Energy Corporation's (DVN) Q2 2013 10-Q filing indicates a strong operational performance, particularly in oil and gas sales, driven by increased production volumes and higher realized prices, especially in the U.S. While total revenues saw a significant increase year-over-year, the company reported a net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2013, primarily due to substantial non-cash asset impairments totaling $1.95 billion, largely resulting from decreased commodity price forecasts impacting the full cost ceiling. Despite the reported net loss for the year-to-date, adjusted earnings and adjusted operating cash flow showed considerable improvement compared to the prior year, highlighting the underlying operational strength. The company has also managed its capital expenditures effectively, with a notable decrease in spending compared to the previous year, partly due to joint venture agreements and a focus on core development areas. Liquidity remains robust, supported by operating cash flow, significant cash balances held by foreign subsidiaries, and available credit facilities, with the company repatriating a portion of foreign cash to the U.S. at a favorable tax rate.

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$3.09B
Operating Expenses$2.09B
Operating Income$1.10B
Interest Expense$108.00M
Net Income$683.00M
EPS (Basic)$1.69
EPS (Diluted)$1.68
Shares Outstanding (Basic)402.00M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)403.00M

Key Highlights

  • 1Total revenues increased to $3.09 billion for Q2 2013 from $2.56 billion in Q2 2012, driven by higher oil, gas, NGL sales, and marketing/midstream revenues.
  • 2A significant net loss of $656 million was reported for the six months ended June 30, 2013, a sharp decline from a net earning of $870 million in the same period of 2012, largely attributable to $1.95 billion in asset impairments.
  • 3Adjusted earnings (a non-GAAP measure) showed a positive trend, increasing by 119% to $491 million for Q2 2013 compared to $224 million in Q2 2012, and for the six-month period, adjusted earnings rose by 17% to $761 million.
  • 4Production increased by 3% to 697.6 MBoe/d for Q2 2013 compared to 678.9 MBoe/d in Q2 2012, with notable growth in U.S. oil and NGL production.
  • 5Realized commodity prices (excluding derivatives) improved significantly, with the combined Boe price increasing by 34% to $35.00 in Q2 2013 from $26.18 in Q2 2012.
  • 6Capital expenditures decreased by 37% to $1.50 billion in Q2 2013 from $2.37 billion in Q2 2012, reflecting strategic shifts and joint venture impacts.
  • 7The company repatriated $2.0 billion of foreign earnings to the U.S. in Q2 2013, which was largely offset by deferred tax benefits, and maintained a strong liquidity position with $4.2 billion in cash and short-term investments as of June 30, 2013.

Frequently Asked Questions

The net loss of $656 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013, was primarily driven by substantial non-cash asset impairments totaling $1.95 billion. These impairments were largely a result of decreases in the 12-month average trailing prices for oil, bitumen, and NGLs, which reduced the estimated full cost ceiling for the company's oil and gas properties.

Operationally, Devon Energy showed strong improvement. Total revenues increased by 21% to $3.09 billion in Q2 2013. Production saw a modest increase, while realized commodity prices (before derivatives) rose significantly, particularly for oil and gas. Marketing and midstream operating profit also saw a substantial increase.

Devon Energy repatriated $2.0 billion of cash from its foreign subsidiaries to the U.S. during the second quarter of 2013, benefiting from a reduced income tax rate. The company indicated that it may repatriate additional amounts in the future to reduce outstanding debt, using repatriated funds tax-efficiently.

Devon Energy utilizes derivative financial instruments, such as price swaps, collars, and options, to manage the volatility of future revenues from commodity price fluctuations. These instruments are applied to a portion of its oil, gas, and NGL production.