01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 10-K filed February 27, 2020. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
EQT Corporation, the largest U.S. natural gas producer, operates primarily in the Marcellus and Utica shales.
The company's 2019 Form 10-K highlights a significant strategic shift following new leadership in July 2019, focusing on "combo-development" projects to enhance operational efficiency and reduce well costs. This strategy has led to a substantial reduction in capital expenditures for 2019 compared to 2018. Despite a decrease in total proved reserves due to strategic realignments, EQT maintains a robust, multi-year inventory of development projects.
The company is also actively pursuing a deleveraging plan, aiming to reduce debt through free cash flow and asset monetization. Investors should note the company's strong acreage position in the Appalachian Basin, its ongoing efforts to optimize operations, and its commitment to improving financial leverage.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- EQT is the largest producer of natural gas in the United States, with operations focused in the Appalachian Basin.
- Implemented a "combo-development" strategy to lower costs and increase efficiency following a leadership change in July 2019.
- Reduced 2019 capital expenditures by $966 million (35.3%) compared to 2018.
- Proved reserves decreased by 19.7% in 2019, primarily due to a revision in development strategy impacting proved undeveloped reserves.
- Announced a Deleveraging Plan in Q4 2019 to reduce absolute debt.
- Outlook for 2020 anticipates capital expenditures between $1.15 billion and $1.25 billion.
- Significant concentration of assets and operations in the Appalachian Basin.
03—One dollar
Follow one dollar
For each $1.00 of revenue in FY2019, Eqt lost $0.32.
- Revenue$3.79B100.0%
- Cost of revenue−$1.75B46.2%
- Gross profit$2.04B53.8%
- Operating costs−$3.19B84.2%
- Operating income−$1.15B30.4%
- Interest, other & tax−$69.6M1.8%
- Net income−$1.22B32.2%
04—Financials
Financial Highlights
Figures from 10-KFY2019filed February 27, 2020Financial Statements
FY2019 against FY2018
| Line item | FY2019FY2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.79B$4.71B | −19.5% |
| Cost of Revenue | $1.75B$1.70B | +3.3% |
| Gross Profit | $2.04B$3.01B | −32.3% |
| SG&A Expenses | $170.61M$232.54M | −26.6% |
| Operating Expenses | $5.57B$7.34B | −24.1% |
| Operating Income | -$1.15B-$2.78B | +58.6% |
| Interest Expense | $199.85M$228.96M | −12.7% |
| Net Income | -$1.22B-$2.24B | +45.6% |
| EPS (Basic) | $-4.79$-8.60 | +44.3% |
| EPS (Diluted) | $-4.79$-8.60 | +44.3% |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 255.14M260.93M | −2.2% |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 255.14M260.93M | −2.2% |
05—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is EQT's primary business and operational focus?
EQT Corporation is a natural gas production company with operations focused in the Marcellus and Utica shales of the Appalachian Basin. It is the largest producer of natural gas in the United States based on average daily sales volumes.
What is the "combo-development" strategy, and why is it important?
The "combo-development" strategy involves developing multiple wells and pads simultaneously. EQT believes this approach is key to delivering sustainably low well costs, higher returns on invested capital, maximizing reservoir recoveries, and improving capital efficiency.
How has EQT's reserve base changed recently?
EQT's total proved reserves decreased by 19.7% in 2019 compared to 2018. This reduction was primarily due to a downward revision of previously proved undeveloped reserves, resulting from changes in the company's development strategy and a refocused capital allocation program. The new strategy prioritizes efficiency and productivity, which has led to a significant decrease in proved undeveloped reserves.
What is EQT's plan to manage its debt?
EQT announced a Deleveraging Plan in the fourth quarter of 2019. This plan involves using free cash flow and proceeds from the monetization of select non-strategic assets, core mineral assets, and its remaining equity interest in Equitrans Midstream to reduce its absolute debt.
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