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EOG Resources Talks Q2 2019 Results

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EOG Resources, Inc. reported second quarter 2019 net income of $848 million, or $1.46 per share, compared with second quarter 2018 net income of $697 million, or $1.20 per share. Net cash provided by operating activities for the second quarter 2019 was $2.7 billion.

Highlights:

• Crude Oil Production Increased 18 Percent YOY and Exceeded Target with Capital Expenditures Below Target
• Generated Significant Net Cash From Operating Activities and Free Cash Flow
• Reduced Unit Cash Operating Costs 7 Percent YOY and Lowered YTD Well Costs 4 Percent

Adjusted non-GAAP net income for the second quarter 2019 was $762 million, or $1.31 per share, compared with adjusted non-GAAP net income of $795 million, or $1.37 per share, for the same prior year period.

EOG generated $2.1 billion of discretionary cash flow in the second quarter 2019, one percent more than the same prior year period despite a 12 percent decline in the NYMEX WTI benchmark price. Please refer to the attached tables for the reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to GAAP measures.

Second Quarter 2019 Operating Review

EOG delivered excellent operational and financial results in the second quarter 2019, extending its strong momentum from the first quarter. The company continues to benefit from operating a consistently-paced development program with meaningful scale across multiple basins. Innovations in drilling, completions and production, along with targeted infrastructure investments, are contributing to the capital productivity improvements realized through the second quarter.

For the second consecutive quarter, crude oil production volumes exceeded the target range while capital expenditures were below the target range. Second quarter 2019 total company crude oil volumes grew 18 percent year-over-year to 455,700 barrels of oil per day, a new company record. Compared to the second quarter 2018, natural gas liquids (NGL) production increased 16 percent, while natural gas volumes grew 10 percent, contributing to total company production growth of 16 percent.

Cash operating costs declined by seven percent during the second quarter 2019 on a per-unit basis compared to the same prior year period. Lower transportation and lease and well costs contributed to the overall cost reduction. EOG's marketing operations added to the strong second quarter financial performance, as the average price of U.S. crude oil sales was $1.18 per barrel higher than the average NYMEX WTI price. Weaker NGL and natural gas markets reduced price realizations for these products compared to the same prior year period.

EOG generated $2.1 billion of discretionary cash flow in the second quarter 2019 and incurred total expenditures of $1.7 billion, including $1.6 billion of cash capital expenditures before acquisitions. After considering dividend payments of $127 million, the company generated free cash flow of $352 million during the second quarter. Please refer to the attached tables for the reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to GAAP measures.

William R. "Bill" Thomas, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said: "Our goal remains to be one of the best companies in any industry in the S&P 500. EOG is positioned to generate significant shareholder value even in lower oil price environments. Today, EOG can generate double-digit returns, double-digit organic growth, free cash flow and grow the dividend to a market competitive yield. And we are poised to further improve our financial performance going forward. EOG is committed to disciplined, environmentally responsible operational execution. Every facet of the company is generating improved performance each quarter, from drilling and completions to production and marketing. To put it simply, EOG's business is stronger than ever."

Financial Review

EOG further strengthened its financial position during the second quarter 2019. The company repaid a $900 million bond that reached maturity in June 2019 with cash on hand. At June 30, 2019, EOG's total debt outstanding was $5.2 billion for a debt-to-total capitalization ratio of 20 percent. Considering cash on the balance sheet at the end of the second quarter, EOG's net debt was $4.0 billion for a net debt-to-total capitalization ratio of 16 percent. This is down significantly from 24 percent at the end of the same prior year period. For a reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to GAAP measures, please refer to the attached tables.