10-QPeriod: Q3 FY2009

EXPAND ENERGY Corp Quarterly Report for Q3 Ended Sep 30, 2009

Filed November 9, 2009For Securities:EXEEXEELEXEEWEXEEZ

Summary

Expand Energy Corp (EXE) reported a significant shift in its financial position during the nine months ended September 30, 2009. The company experienced a substantial net loss of $5.306 billion, largely driven by a significant impairment charge of $9.721 billion related to natural gas and oil properties. This impairment was primarily a result of declining natural gas prices earlier in the year. Despite the net loss, the company's operational focus remained on natural gas and oil exploration and production. Cash flow from operations was $3.131 billion for the nine-month period, though this was a decrease from the prior year, attributed to lower commodity prices. The company also managed its debt levels, with long-term debt, net of discount, at $12.073 billion as of September 30, 2009. Significant hedging activities were in place to mitigate commodity price risk, with substantial natural gas and oil derivative assets noted.

Financial Highlights

48 data points
Beta

Revenue

$1.81B

21.9% Gross Margin

Net Income

$192.00M

10.6% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$0.30

Total Assets

$29.72B

Cash & Equivalents

$520.00M

Free Cash Flow

$1.13B

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$1.81B
Gross Profit$397.00M
Operating Expenses$1.41B
Operating Income$397.00M
Interest Expense$195.00M
Net Income$192.00M
EPS (Basic)$0.30
EPS (Diluted)$0.30
Shares Outstanding (Basic)619.00M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)626.00M

Key Highlights

  • 1Net Loss of $5.306 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to a net income of $1.600 billion in the same period of 2008.
  • 2Substantial impairment charge of $9.721 billion recognized on natural gas and oil properties and other assets during the nine months ended September 30, 2009.
  • 3Cash flow from operations of $3.131 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, down from $4.387 billion in the prior year period, primarily due to lower commodity prices.
  • 4Total assets decreased to $29.719 billion from $38.593 billion at December 31, 2008, largely due to impairments and asset sales.
  • 5Total equity decreased to $12.829 billion from $17.017 billion, reflecting the net loss and other comprehensive losses.
  • 6Long-term debt, net, stood at $12.073 billion as of September 30, 2009, a decrease from $13.175 billion at December 31, 2008.
  • 7The company actively engaged in hedging activities, with a net natural gas and oil derivative asset of $384 million at September 30, 2009.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary driver of the significant net loss of $5.306 billion was a substantial non-cash impairment charge of $9.721 billion recognized on natural gas and oil properties and other assets. This impairment was largely a consequence of declining natural gas prices experienced earlier in the year.

The company's total assets decreased significantly to $29.719 billion as of September 30, 2009, from $38.593 billion at December 31, 2008. This reduction was primarily due to the recognized impairments and proceeds from asset divestitures. Consequently, total equity also decreased to $12.829 billion from $17.017 billion.

Expand Energy Corp utilizes various derivative instruments to hedge against volatility in natural gas and oil prices. As of September 30, 2009, the company held derivative assets with a fair value of $384 million. These hedging activities are designed to provide more predictable future cash flows, but changes in the fair value of these instruments can lead to unrealized gains or losses being recognized in the income statement, impacting reported revenues.

Long-term debt, net, decreased to $12.073 billion at September 30, 2009, from $13.175 billion at December 31, 2008. This reduction was partly due to debt repayments and the adoption of new accounting standards for convertible debt, which reclassified portions of debt to equity.