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EOG Continues Oily Focus in 2Q; Eyes High-Return Assets

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EOG Resources, Inc. reported second quarter 2014 net income of $706.4 million, or $1.29 per share. This compares to second quarter 2013 net income of $659.7 million, or $1.21 per share.

Highlights:

• Reports 17 Percent Increase in Total Production, Plus 33 Percent Increase in US Crude Oil and Condensate Production Year-Over-Year
• Raises Common Stock Dividend 34 Percent, Second Increase in 2014
• Adds Second Bone Spring Sand Crude Oil Play to Portfolio of High Return Assets
• Realizes Positive Leonard Shale Downspacing Tests
• Builds on Stellar Eagle Ford and Bakken Success

William R. "Bill" Thomas, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented: "EOG's bottom line is a reflection of our top quality drilling operations and return focused capital investments. Because EOG has demonstrated its ability to sustain crude oil growth and reinvest cash flows in high return assets, we've increased the common stock dividend for the second time this year, enhancing long-term value for our stockholders."

Operational Highlights

In the U.S., crude oil and condensate production increased 33 percent in the second quarter 2014, compared to the same prior year period. 

Production gains from the South Texas Eagle Ford and North Dakota Bakken led EOG's U.S. crude oil production growth. Driven by the South Texas Eagle Ford and the Permian Basin, natural gas liquids (NGLs) production increased 22 percent, compared to the second quarter 2013. Natural gas production slightly increased due to EOG's Trinidad operations and strong associated gas production in the U.S. Overall, total company production increased 17 percent.

EOG's second quarter updates on its E&P sectors can be accessed below:

EOG Touts Strong IP Rates Across Delaware Basin; Tightens Spacing

EOG Sees Bigger Eagle Ford Stats; Ups Reserves, Wells, EURs

EOG Unveils Latest Bakken, Niobrara, Powder River IPs

Thomas commented: "To summarize our position, EOG is extending its lead as the largest crude oil producer in the onshore U.S. Lower 48. We continue to grow the size and quality of our drilling inventory by generating excellent new plays internally and increasing the drilling potential of our existing plays. EOG is leading its peers in terms of barrels per day of crude oil growth, while our forecast ROE and ROCE metrics exceed the average of all upstream energy sectors, including the majors."

Second Quarter 2014 Financials

Adjusted non-GAAP net income for the second quarter 2014 was $796.0 million, or $1.45 per share, and adjusted non-GAAP net income for the same prior year period was $573.8 million, or $1.05 per share.

Consistent with some analysts' practice of matching realizations to settlement months and making certain other adjustments in order to exclude one-time items, adjusted non-GAAP net income for the second quarter 2014 excluded a previously disclosed non-cash net loss of $229.3 million ($147.0 million after-tax, or $0.27 per share) on the mark-to-market of financial commodity derivative contracts and net gains on asset dispositions of $3.9 million ($1.7 million net of tax, or $0.01 per share). During the second quarter 2014, the net cash outflow related to settlements of financial commodity derivative contracts was $86.9 million ($55.7 million after-tax, or $0.10 per share).

For the first half 2014, EOG posted strong financial metrics driven by reinvestment of capital into high rate-of-return drilling opportunities. Discretionary cash flow increased 22 percent and adjusted EBITDAX advanced 24 percent. In addition, adjusted non-GAAP earnings per share increased 46 percent, compared to the first half 2013.

Dividend Increase

The board of directors increased the cash dividend on the common stock by 34 percent. Effective with the dividend payable October 31, 2014, to holders of record as of October 17, 2014, the board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.1675 per share on the common stock. The indicated annual rate of $0.67 per share represents the 16th increase in 15 years.

Crude Oil and Natural Gas Hedging Activity

For the period August 1 through December 31, 2014, EOG has crude oil financial price swap contracts in place for 194,000 Bopd at a weighted average price of $96.19 per barrel. For the calendar year 2015, EOG has no crude oil financial derivative contracts in place, excluding unexercised options.

For the period September 1 through December 31, 2014, EOG has natural gas financial price swap contracts in place for 330,000 million British thermal units per day (MMBtud) at a weighted average price of $4.55 per million British thermal units (MMBtu), excluding unexercised options.

For the period January 1 through December 31, 2015, EOG has natural gas financial price swap contracts in place for 175,000 MMBtud at a weighted average price of $4.51 per MMBtu, excluding unexercised options. 

Cash Flow and Capital Structure

At June 30, 2014, EOG's total debt outstanding was $5,910 million for a debt-to-total capitalization ratio of 26 percent. Taking into account cash on the balance sheet of $1.2 billion at June 30, EOG's net debt was $4,680 million for a net debt-to-total capitalization ratio of 22 percent.

EOG is targeting 29 percent total company crude oil production growth in 2014. Total company production is expected to rise 14 percent, an increase from the previous 12 percent estimate. Capital expenditures are anticipated to range from $8.1 billion to $8.3 billion for 2014, unchanged from prior estimates.