10-QPeriod: Q2 FY2014

DEVON ENERGY CORP/DE Quarterly Report for Q2 Ended Jun 30, 2014

Filed August 6, 2014For Securities:DVN

Summary

Devon Energy Corp. reported strong financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2014, driven by significant strategic acquisitions and divestitures, alongside higher commodity prices. The company successfully integrated the GeoSouthern Energy acquisition in the Eagle Ford Shale and completed a major divestiture of Canadian conventional assets, generating substantial cash proceeds. The formation of EnLink Midstream, a new midstream business, also marked a significant strategic move, contributing to increased marketing and midstream revenues. Net earnings attributable to Devon for the six months were $999 million, a significant turnaround from a net loss of $656 million in the same period of 2013, bolstered by strong operational performance and favorable market conditions. Operationally, Devon saw improved oil and gas price realizations and growth in U.S. core production, particularly in the Eagle Ford and Permian Basin. While overall production saw a slight decrease due to divestitures, higher realized prices led to substantial increases in oil, gas, and NGL sales. The company focused on strengthening its balance sheet by using divestiture proceeds and operating cash flow to reduce debt, ending the period with a healthy liquidity position and a strong debt-to-capitalization ratio.

Financial Statements
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Revenue$4.51B
Operating Expenses$2.74B
Operating Income$1.77B
Interest Expense$133.00M
Net Income$675.00M
EPS (Basic)$1.65
EPS (Diluted)$1.64
Shares Outstanding (Basic)404.00M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)406.00M

Key Highlights

  • 1Devon Energy reported a significant increase in net earnings to $999 million for the first six months of 2014, compared to a net loss of $656 million in the prior year period, driven by strategic transactions and improved commodity prices.
  • 2The company completed the significant GeoSouthern Energy acquisition in the Eagle Ford Shale for approximately $6.0 billion, adding substantial reserves and production, and also formed EnLink Midstream, a new midstream business, enhancing its operational footprint.
  • 3Devon divested Canadian conventional assets for $2.8 billion, generating substantial cash proceeds which were used to repay debt.
  • 4Total operating revenues surged to $8.235 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2014, up from $5.059 billion in the prior year, largely due to higher commodity prices and increased sales from core U.S. properties.
  • 5Operating cash flow increased by 44% to $3.459 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2014, reflecting improved operational performance and favorable market conditions.
  • 6The company reduced its net debt, utilizing divestiture proceeds and operating cash flow to pay down borrowings, ending the period with a strong liquidity position and a debt-to-capitalization ratio of 23.4%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Devon Energy completed several major strategic initiatives. These included the acquisition of GeoSouthern Energy's Eagle Ford Shale assets for approximately $6.0 billion, the formation of EnLink Midstream by combining Devon's midstream assets with Crosstex Energy's assets, and the divestiture of Canadian conventional assets for $2.8 billion. The company also reached an agreement to sell its U.S. non-core assets for $2.3 billion.

Devon Energy showed a significant improvement in its financial performance. Net earnings attributable to Devon for the six months ended June 30, 2014, were $999 million, a substantial turnaround from a net loss of $656 million in the same period of 2013. This improvement was driven by higher commodity prices, increased production from core U.S. properties, and favorable outcomes from strategic acquisitions and divestitures.

The formation of EnLink Midstream, which combined Devon's U.S. midstream assets with Crosstex Energy's assets, resulted in EnLink's operations being consolidated into Devon's financial statements. The portions of EnLink's net earnings and equity not attributable to Devon's controlling interest are presented as noncontrolling interests. This formation contributed to increased marketing and midstream revenues.

Devon Energy actively managed its debt and liquidity. The company generated substantial cash from divestitures and operating activities, which it used to reduce debt balances by $1.1 billion in the first six months of 2014. They ended the period with $1.7 billion in cash and cash equivalents and maintained a strong debt-to-capitalization ratio of 23.4%, indicating a healthy liquidity position.