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Concho Resources Inc. Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2019 Results, Provides 2020 Outlook and Increases Dividend

Concho Resources Inc. (NYSE: CXO) (the “Company” or “Concho”) today reported financial and operating results for fourth-quarter and full-year 2019.

Highlights

Fourth Quarter

  • Delivered oil production volumes of 215 MBopd, exceeding the high end of the Company's guidance range.
  • Completed the New Mexico Shelf divestiture, enabling Concho to achieve its debt-reduction target and repurchase $250 million of shares during the quarter.
  • Generated cash flow from operating activities of $769 million; operating cash flow before working capital changes (non-GAAP) was $801 million, exceeding exploration and development costs incurred of $614 million.
  • Reported net loss of $471 million, or $2.38 per share. Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) totaled $206 million, or $1.03 per share.
  • Reported $853 million of adjusted EBITDAX (non-GAAP).

Full Year

  • Increased oil production volumes 25% year over year.
  • Completed $1.3 billion in non-core asset sales.
  • Paid $100 million in dividends, initiated a $1.5 billion share repurchase program and repurchased $250 million of shares in 2019.
  • Generated cash flow from operating activities of $2.8 billion; operating cash flow before working capital changes (non-GAAP) was $2.9 billion.
  • Reported net loss of $705 million, or $3.55 per share. Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) totaled $611 million, or $3.05 per share.
  • Reported $3.1 billion of adjusted EBITDAX (non-GAAP).

2020 Outlook

  • Increasing Concho's quarterly dividend 60% to $0.20 per share.
  • Planning a $2.6 to $2.8 billion capital program, representing a 10% reduction year over year at the midpoint of the guidance.
  • Expecting to generate 10% to 12% annual oil volume growth, pro forma for the New Mexico Shelf divestiture.

See “Supplemental Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for descriptions of the above non-GAAP measures as well as a reconciliation of these measures to the associated GAAP (as defined herein) measures.

Tim Leach, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “During the fourth quarter, we delivered strong operational and financial performance, with oil volumes exceeding our guidance range and cash flow from operations totaling $801 million, excluding working capital changes. This exceeded exploration and development costs of $614 million, resulting in free cash flow of $187 million for the quarter. Our cost structure continued to improve as well, with fourth quarter controllable costs coming in below our year-end 2020 target of $9.00 per Boe.

We carry this focus into 2020. Our strategic priorities are to grow margins, grow free cash flow, grow distributions and advance our sustainability progress. We are off to a strong start with a disciplined, returns-focused capital program that is expected to increase oil production 10% to 12% year over year on a pro forma basis for asset sales. The capital program also enables us to strengthen distributions to shareholders, with a 60% increase to our quarterly dividend. With improving capital efficiency and a strong foundation of high-margin drilling opportunities, Concho is well positioned to deliver strong returns for investors.”

Fourth-Quarter 2019 Summary

Fourth-quarter 2019 oil production volumes increased 8% year over year to 215 thousand barrels per day (MBopd). Natural gas production for fourth-quarter 2019 totaled 735 million cubic feet per day (MMcfpd). The Company’s total production for fourth-quarter 2019 grew 10% year over year to 337 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (MBoepd).

Net loss for fourth-quarter 2019 was $471 million, or $2.38 per share. Special items impacting earnings for the quarter included a $201 million goodwill impairment charge and a $133 million loss on the disposition of assets, primarily related to certain exchanges of oil and natural gas properties. Excluding these and other special items, fourth-quarter 2019 adjusted net income (non-GAAP) was $206 million, or $1.03 per share. Concho’s average realized price for oil and natural gas for fourth-quarter 2019, excluding the effect of commodity derivatives, was $56.63 per Bbl and $1.88 per Mcf, respectively.

Achieved Controllable Cost Target Early

The Company is focused on improving operating margins by reducing its cost structure and established a $9.00 per Boe controllable cost target by year-end 2020. Controllable costs include oil and natural gas production expenses (consisting of lease operating and workover expenses), cash general and administrative expenses (which excludes non-cash stock-based compensation) and interest expense. For fourth-quarter 2019, controllable costs totaled $8.43 per Boe, representing a 17% decrease year over year and achieving the Company's target one year early.

Generated Strong Cash Flow

For fourth-quarter 2019, cash flow from operating activities was $769 million, including $32 million in working capital changes. Operating cash flow before working capital changes (non-GAAP) was $801 million, exceeding fourth quarter costs incurred for exploration and development activities of $614 million.

Completed New Mexico Shelf Asset Sale

On November 1, 2019, the Company completed the previously-announced sale of its New Mexico Shelf assets. The sale proceeds enabled Concho to achieve its debt reduction target, by paying down its credit facility, while delivering additional returns to shareholders under its $1.5 billion share repurchase program. During fourth-quarter 2019, the Company repurchased 3.3 million shares for $250 million at an average price of $75.75 per share.

Full-Year 2019 Summary

Total production for 2019 increased 26% to 331 MBoepd, including a 25% increase in oil production to 209 MBopd. Natural gas production for 2019 was 731 MMcfpd.

For 2019, Concho’s average realized price for oil and natural gas, excluding the effect of commodity derivatives, was $54.03 per Bbl and $1.74 per Mcf, respectively, compared with $56.22 per Bbl and $3.40 per Mcf, respectively, for 2018.

Net loss for 2019 was $705 million, or $3.55 per share, compared with net income of $2.3 billion, or $13.25 per share, in 2018. Excluding non-cash and special items, full-year 2019 adjusted net income (non-GAAP) was $611 million, or $3.05 per share, compared with adjusted net income of $792 million, or $4.59 per share, for full-year 2018.

Adjusted EBITDAX (non-GAAP) for 2019 totaled $3.1 billion, compared with $2.8 billion in 2018.

For 2019, cash flow from operating activities was $2.8 billion, including $40 million in working capital changes. Operating cash flow before working capital changes (non-GAAP) was $2.9 billion. Costs incurred for exploration and development activities totaled $3.0 billion for the year.

2019 Proved Reserves

At December 31, 2019, Concho’s estimated proved reserves totaled 1.0 billion Boe, compared to 1.2 billion Boe at year-end 2018. The Company’s proved reserves are approximately 62% oil and 38% natural gas. Proved developed reserves totaled 745 MMBoe, or 74% of total proved reserves, compared to 69% at year-end 2018. The reduction in proved reserves year over year is primarily attributable to the sale of the Company's New Mexico Shelf assets, performance revisions from the Company's well-spacing tests, the decline in oil and natural gas prices used to determine proved reserves and the removal of proved undeveloped reserves that the Company no longer expects to develop within the SEC mandated development window. For a summary of the Company’s estimated proved reserves, see Estimated Year-End Proved Reserves below.

Outlook

For 2020, Concho is planning to invest $2.6 to $2.8 billion. The Company's activity is expected to result in 300 to 320 gross operated well completions with an average lateral length of 10,000 feet, as compared to 294 gross operated well completions with an average lateral length of approximately 9,000 feet in 2019. This activity reflects efficiency gains that the Company has realized, which enable the Company to complete approximately 10% more lateral feet year over year on approximately 90% of the capital. Oil production volumes are expected to increase 10% to 12% year over year (pro forma for the sale of the New Mexico Shelf assets). First-quarter 2020 production is expected to be 316 to 325 MBoepd (202 to 208 MBopd).

60% Increase in Quarterly Dividend

Our high-quality asset base and strong operating margins provide sustainable free cash flow growth that supports increasing returns to shareholders. Consistent with Concho's strategic priorities to grow margins, free cash flow and distributions to shareholders, the Company's Board of Directors approved a 60% increase to the quarterly dividend, from $0.125 to $0.20 per share. The next quarterly dividend is payable on March 27, 2020, to stockholders of record as of February 28, 2020.

Commodity Derivatives Update

The Company’s commodity derivatives strategy is intended to manage its exposure to commodity price fluctuations. Please see the table under “Derivatives Information” below for detailed information about Concho’s current derivatives positions.

Conference Call

Concho will host a conference call tomorrow, February 19, 2020, at 8:00 AM CT (9:00 AM ET) to discuss fourth-quarter and full-year 2019 results. The telephone number and passcode to access the conference call are provided below:

Dial-in: (844) 263-8298
Intl. dial-in: (478) 219-0007
Participant Passcode: 8389804

To access the live webcast and view the related earnings presentation, visit Concho’s website at www.concho.com. The replay will also be available on the Company’s website under the “Investors” section.

Upcoming Conferences

The Company is scheduled to present at the Credit Suisse 25th Annual Energy Summit in Vail, Colorado on Monday, March 2, 2020 at 12:00 PM CT (11:00 AM MT). The presentation will be available on the Company's website prior to the Company's appearance at the conference.

About Concho Resources

Concho Resources (NYSE: CXO) is one of the largest unconventional shale producers in the Permian Basin, with operations focused on safely and efficiently developing and producing oil and natural gas resources. We are working today to deliver a better tomorrow for our shareholders, people and communities. For more information about Concho, visit www.concho.com.

Forward-Looking Statements and Cautionary Statements

The foregoing contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that the Company expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. The words “estimate,” “project,” “predict,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “potential,” “could,” “may,” “enable,” “strategy,” “intend," “positioned,” “foresee,” “plan,” “will,” “guidance,” “outlook,” “goal” or other similar expressions that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. However, the absence of these words does not mean that the statements are not forward-looking. These statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by the Company based on management’s experience, expectations and perception of historical trends, current conditions, current plans, anticipated future developments, expected financings and other factors believed to be appropriate. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in its forward-looking statements are reasonable and are based on reasonable assumptions, no assurance can be given that these assumptions are accurate or that any of these expectations will be achieved (in full or at all) or will prove to have been correct. Moreover, such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those implied or expressed by the forward-looking statements. These include the risk factors and other information discussed or referenced in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Information on Concho’s website is not part of this press release.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement the presentation of the Company’s financial results prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), this press release contains certain financial measures that are not prepared in accordance with GAAP, including adjusted net income, adjusted earnings per share, adjusted EBITDAX, operating cash flow before working capital changes and free cash flow.

See “Supplemental Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for a description and reconciliation of each non-GAAP measure presented in this press release to the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP.

Concho Resources Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Unaudited

 

(in millions, except share and per share amounts)

December 31,
2019

December 31,
2018

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

70

$

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts:

Oil and natural gas

584

466

Joint operations and other

304

365

Inventory

30

35

Derivative instruments

6

484

Prepaid costs and other

61

59

Total current assets

1,055

1,409

Property and equipment:

Oil and natural gas properties, successful efforts method

28,785

31,706

Accumulated depletion and depreciation

(7,895

)

(9,701

)

Total oil and natural gas properties, net

20,890

22,005

Other property and equipment, net

437

308

Total property and equipment, net

21,327

22,313

Deferred loan costs, net

7

10

Goodwill

1,917

2,224

Intangible assets, net

17

19

Noncurrent derivative instruments

11

211

Other assets

398

108

Total assets

$

24,732

$

26,294

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable - trade

$

53

$

50

Book overdrafts

159

Revenue payable

268

253

Accrued drilling costs

386

574

Derivative instruments

112

Other current liabilities

363

320

Total current liabilities

1,182

1,356

Long-term debt

3,955

4,194

Deferred income taxes

1,654

1,808

Noncurrent derivative instruments

7

Asset retirement obligations and other long-term liabilities

152

168

Stockholders’ equity:

Common stock, $0.001 par value; 300,000,000 authorized; 198,863,681 and 201,288,884 shares issued at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively

Additional paid-in capital

14,608

14,773

Retained earnings

3,320

4,126

Treasury stock, at cost; 1,175,026 and 1,031,655 shares at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively

(146

)

(131

)

Total stockholders’ equity

17,782

18,768

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

24,732

$

26,294

Concho Resources Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

Unaudited

 

Three Months Ended
December 31,

Years Ended
December 31,

(in millions, except per share amounts)

2019

2018

2019

2018

Operating revenues:

Oil sales

$

1,119

$

898

$

4,126

$

3,443

Natural gas sales

127

169

466

708

Total operating revenues

1,246

1,067

4,592

4,151

Operating costs and expenses:

Oil and natural gas production

164

174

716

590

Production and ad valorem taxes

94

76

349

305

Gathering, processing and transportation

42

19

115

55

Exploration and abandonments

111

29

201

65

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

533

445

1,964

1,478

Accretion of discount on asset retirement obligations

2

3

10

10

Impairments of long-lived assets

2

890

Impairments of goodwill

201

282

General and administrative (including non-cash stock-based compensation of $18 and $24 for the three months ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $85 and $82 for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively)

72

90

326

311

(Gain) loss on derivatives

450

(1,625

)

895

(832

)

(Gain) loss on disposition of assets, net

133

(81

)

(170

)

(800

)

Transaction costs

1

39

Total operating costs and expenses

1,804

(870

)

5,579

1,221

Income (loss) from operations

(558

)

1,937

(987

)

2,930

Other income (expense):

Interest expense

(44

)

(46

)

(185

)

(149

)

Other, net

2

313

108

Total other income (expense)

(42

)

(46

)

128

(41

)

Income (loss) before income taxes

(600

)

1,891

(859

)

2,889

Income tax (expense) benefit

129

(378

)

154

(603

)

Net income (loss)

$

(471

)

$

1,513

$

(705

)

$

2,286

Earnings per share:

Basic net income (loss)

$

(2.38

)

$

7.56

$

(3.55

)

$

13.28

Diluted net income (loss)

$

(2.38

)

$

7.55

$

(3.55

)

$

13.25

Concho Resources Inc.
Earnings per Share
Unaudited

The Company uses the two-class method of calculating earnings per share because certain of the Company’s unvested share-based awards qualify as participating securities.

The Company’s basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders is computed as (i) net income (loss) as reported, (ii) less participating basic earnings (iii) divided by weighted average basic common shares outstanding. The Company’s diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders is computed as (i) basic earnings (loss) attributable to common stockholders, (ii) plus reallocation of participating earnings (iii) divided by weighted average diluted common shares outstanding.

The following table reconciles the Company’s earnings (loss) from operations and earnings (loss) attributable to common stockholders to the basic and diluted earnings (loss) used to determine the Company’s earnings per share amounts for the periods indicated under the two-class method:

Three Months Ended
December 31,

Years Ended
December 31,

(in millions)

2019

2018

2019

2018

Net income (loss) as reported

$

(471

)

$

1,513

$

(705

)

$

2,286

Participating basic earnings (a)

(10

)

(1

)

(17

)

Basic earnings (loss) attributable to common stockholders

(471

)

1,503

(706

)

2,269

Reallocation of participating earnings

Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to common stockholders

$

(471

)

$

1,503

$

(706

)

$

2,269

(a) Unvested restricted stock awards represent participating securities because they participate in nonforfeitable dividends or distributions with the common equity holders of the Company. Participating earnings represent the distributed and undistributed earnings of the Company attributable to the participating securities. Unvested restricted stock awards do not participate in undistributed net losses as they are not contractually obligated to do so.

The following table is a reconciliation of the basic weighted average common shares outstanding to diluted weighted average common shares outstanding for the periods indicated:

Three Months Ended
December 31,

Years Ended
December 31,

(in thousands)

2019

2018

2019

2018

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

Basic

198,121

198,885

198,984

170,925

Dilutive performance units

269

324

Diluted

198,121

199,154

198,984

171,249

 

Concho Resources Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Unaudited

 

Years Ended
December 31,

(in millions)

2019

2018

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Net income (loss)

$

(705

)

$

2,286

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

1,964

1,478

Accretion of discount on asset retirement obligations

10

10

Impairments of long-lived assets

890

Impairments of goodwill

282

Exploration and abandonments

166

35

Non-cash stock-based compensation expense

85

82

Deferred income taxes

(154

)

605

Net gain on disposition of assets and other non-operating items

(459

)

(800

)

(Gain) loss on derivatives

895

(832

)

Net settlements paid on derivatives

(98

)

(218

)

Other

(92

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and dispositions:

Accounts receivable

(90

)

(35

)

Prepaid costs and other

(2

)

(10

)

Inventory

1

(12

)

Accounts payable

3

1

Revenue payable

28

52

Other current liabilities

20

8

Net cash provided by operating activities

2,836

2,558

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Additions to oil and natural gas properties

(3,069

)

(2,496

)

Acquisitions of oil and natural gas properties

(54

)

(136

)

Additions to property, equipment and other assets

(117

)

(90

)

Proceeds from the disposition of assets

1,260

361

Direct transaction costs for asset acquisitions and dispositions

(13

)

(3

)

Distribution from equity method investment

148

Net cash used in investing activities

(1,993

)

(2,216

)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Borrowings under credit facility

2,935

3,316

Payments on credit facility

(3,177

)

(3,396

)

Issuance of senior notes, net

1,595

Repayments of RSP debt

(1,690

)

Debt extinguishment costs

(83

)

Payments for loan costs

(16

)

Payment of common stock dividends

(100

)

Purchases of treasury stock

(15

)

(64

)

Purchases of common stock under share repurchase program

(250

)

Decrease in book overdrafts

(159

)

(4

)

Other

(7

)

Net cash used in financing activities

(773

)

(342

)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

70

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

70

$

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOWS:

Cash paid for interest

$

207

$

118

Cash paid for income taxes

$

$

2

NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Issuance of common stock for business combinations

$

$

7,549

 

Concho Resources Inc.

Summary Production and Price Data

Unaudited

 

The following table sets forth summary information concerning production and operating data for the periods indicated:

 

Three Months Ended
December 31,

Years Ended
December 31,

2019

2018

2019

2018

Production and operating data:

Net production volumes:

Oil (MBbl)

19,767

18,304

76,369

61,251

Natural gas (MMcf)

67,581

59,693

266,865

208,326

Total (MBoe)

31,031

28,253

120,847

95,972

Average daily production volumes:

Oil (Bbl)

214,859

198,957

209,230

167,811

Natural gas (Mcf)

734,576

648,837

731,137

570,756

Total (Boe)

337,288

307,097

331,086

262,937

Average prices per unit: (a)

Oil, without derivatives (Bbl)

$

56.63

$

49.10

$

54.03

$

56.22

Oil, with derivatives (Bbl) (b)

$

53.79

$

50.81

$

52.35

$

52.73

Natural gas, without derivatives (Mcf)

$

1.88

$

2.82

$

1.74

$

3.40

Natural gas, with derivatives (Mcf) (b)

$

2.12

$

2.63

$

1.86

$

3.37

Total, without derivatives (Boe)

$

40.17

$

37.78

$

38.00

$

43.25

Total, with derivatives (Boe) (b)

$

38.88

$

38.47

$

37.19

$

40.98

Operating costs and expenses per Boe: (a)

Oil and natural gas production

$

5.29

$

6.15

$

5.93

$

6.14

Production and ad valorem taxes

$

3.04

$

2.71

$

2.89

$

3.19

Gathering, processing and transportation

$

1.38

$

0.68

$

0.96

$

0.58

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

$

17.20

$

15.74

$

16.25

$

15.41

General and administrative

$

2.33

$

3.20

$

2.69

$

3.25

(a)

Per unit and per Boe amounts calculated using dollars and volumes rounded to thousands.

(b)

Includes the effect of net cash receipts from (payments on) derivatives:

Three Months Ended
December 31,

Years Ended
December 31,

(in millions)

2019

2018

2019

2018

Net cash receipts from (payments on) derivatives:

Oil derivatives

$

(57

)

$

32

$

(129

)

$

(213

)

Natural gas derivatives

16

(12

)

31

(5

)

Total

$

(41

)

$

20

$

(98

)

$

(218

)

The presentation of average prices with derivatives is a result of including the net cash receipts from (payments on) commodity derivatives that are presented in the Company's consolidated statements of cash flows. This presentation of average prices with derivatives is a means by which to reflect the actual cash performance of the Company's commodity derivatives for the respective periods and presents oil and natural gas prices with derivatives in a manner consistent with the presentation generally used by the investment community.

Concho Resources Inc.

Operational Activity

Unaudited

 

The tables below provide a summary of operational activity for fourth-quarter and full-year 2019:

 

Total Activity (Gross):

Number of Wells
Drilled

Number of Wells
Completed

Number of Wells
Put on Production

4Q19

FY19

4Q19

FY19

4Q19

FY19

Delaware Basin

48

299

82

268

84

294

Midland Basin

35

155

42

171

33

185

Total

83

454

124

439

117

479

Total Activity (Gross Operated):

Number of Wells
Drilled

Number of Wells
Completed

Number of Wells
Put on Production

4Q19

FY19

4Q19

FY19

4Q19

FY19

Delaware Basin

34

150

40

158

65

192

Midland Basin

33

130

29

136

21

145

Total

67

280

69

294

86

337

Total Activity (Net Operated):

Number of Wells
Drilled

Number of Wells
Completed

Number of Wells
Put on Production

4Q19

FY19

4Q19

FY19

4Q19

FY19

Delaware Basin

31

122

38

134

57

157

Midland Basin

26

104

23

112

20

123

Total

57

226

61

246

77

280

 

Concho Resources Inc.

Estimated Year-End Proved Reserves

Unaudited

 

The table below provides a summary of changes in total proved reserves for the year ended December 31, 2019, as well as the proved developed reserves balance at the beginning and end of the year.

(MMBoe)

2019

Total proved reserves

Balance, January 1

1,187

Purchases of minerals-in-place

9

Sales of minerals-in-place

(105

)

Extensions and discoveries

177

Revisions

(145

)

Production

(121

)

Balance, December 31

1,002

Proved developed reserves

Balance, January 1

824

Balance, December 31

745

 

Concho Resources Inc.

Costs Incurred

Unaudited

 

The table below provides the costs incurred for oil and natural gas producing activities for the periods indicated:

Three Months Ended
December 31,

Years Ended
December 31,

(in millions)

2019

2018

2019

2018

Property acquisition costs:

Proved

$

8

$

10

$

8

$

4,136

Unproved

17

21

50

3,617

Exploration

328

529

1,637

1,588

Development

286

397

1,358

1,050

Total costs incurred

$

639

$

957

$

3,053

$

10,391

 

Concho Resources Inc.

Derivatives Information

Unaudited

 

The table below provides data associated with the Company’s derivatives at February 18, 2020, for the periods indicated:

 

2020

First
Quarter

Second
Quarter

Third
Quarter

Fourth
Quarter

Total

2021

2022

Oil Price Swaps WTI: (a)

Volume (MBbl)

14,674

12,494

11,080

10,045

48,293

18,977

Price per Bbl

$

57.13

$

56.90

$

56.88

$

57.00

$

56.98

$

54.21

$

Oil Price Swaps Brent: (b)

Volume (MBbl)

2,578

2,031

1,768

1,503

7,880

Price per Bbl

$

60.78

$

60.33

$

60.29

$

60.14

$

60.43

$

$

Oil Basis Swaps: (c)

Volume (MBbl)

14,951

12,376

11,165

10,181

48,673

20,440

Price per Bbl

$

(0.43

)

$

(0.41

)

$

(0.57

)

$

(0.70

)

$

(0.52

)

$

0.68

$

Natural Gas Price Swaps - Henry Hub: (d)

Volume (BBtu)

35,023

32,314

30,038

28,498

125,873

69,350

36,500

Price per MMBtu

$

2.46

$

2.46

$

2.47

$

2.47

$

2.47

$

2.44

$

2.38

Natural Gas Basis Swaps - HH/EPP: (e)

Volume (BBtu)

25,770

23,960

22,080

21,770

93,580

51,100

29,200

Price per MMBtu

$

(1.06

)

$

(1.07

)

$

(1.07

)

$

(1.07

)

$

(1.07

)

$

(0.78

)

$

(0.72

)

Natural Gas Basis Swaps - HH/WAHA: (f)

Volume (BBtu)

7,280

7,280

7,360

7,360

29,280

18,250

7,300

Price per MMBtu

$

(1.10

)

$

(1.10

)

$

(1.10

)

$

(1.10

)

$

(1.10

)

$

(0.92

)

$

(0.85

)

(a) 

These oil derivative contracts are settled based on the New York Mercantile Exchange (“NYMEX”) – West Texas Intermediate (“WTI”) calendar-month average futures price.

(b)

These oil derivative contracts are settled based on the Brent calendar-month average futures price.

(c)

The basis differential price is between Midland – WTI and Cushing – WTI. These contracts are settled on a calendar-month basis.

(d)

The natural gas derivative contracts are settled based on the NYMEX – Henry Hub last trading day futures price.

(e)

The basis differential price is between NYMEX – Henry Hub and El Paso Permian.

(f)

The basis differential price is between NYMEX – Henry Hub and WAHA.

 

 

Concho Resources Inc.
Supplemental Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Unaudited

The Company reports its financial results in accordance with the United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). However, the Company believes certain non-GAAP performance measures may provide financial statement users with additional meaningful comparisons between current results, the results of its peers and the results of prior periods. In addition, the Company believes these measures are used by analysts and others in the valuation, rating and investment recommendations of companies within the oil and natural gas exploration and production industry. See the reconciliations throughout this release of GAAP financial measures to non-GAAP financial measures for the periods indicated.

Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings per Share

The Company’s presentation of adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share that exclude the effect of certain items are non-GAAP financial measures. Adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share represent earnings (loss) and diluted earnings (loss) per share determined under GAAP without regard to certain non-cash and special items. The Company believes these measures provide useful information to analysts and investors for analysis of its operating results on a recurring, comparable basis from period to period. Adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for earnings (loss) or diluted earnings (loss) per share as determined in accordance with GAAP and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.

The following table provides a reconciliation from the GAAP measure of net income (loss) to adjusted net income, both in total and on a per diluted share basis, for the periods indicated:

Three Months Ended
December 31,

Years Ended
December 31,

(in millions, except per share amounts)

2019

2018

2019

2018

Net income (loss) - as reported

$

(471

)

$

1,513

$

(705

)

$

2,286

Adjustments for certain non-cash and special items:

(Gain) loss on derivatives

450

(1,625

)

895

(832

)

Net cash received from (payments on) derivatives

(41

)

20

(98

)

(218

)

Impairments of long-lived assets

2

890

Impairments of goodwill

201

282

Leasehold abandonments

88

15

147

35

(Gain) loss on disposition of assets and other

133

(82

)

(456

)

(792

)

Gain on equity method investments

(17

)

(103

)

RSP transaction costs

32

Tax impact (a)

(136

)

380

(301

)

426

Changes in deferred taxes and other estimates

(20

)

(32

)

(26

)

(42

)

Adjusted net income

$

206

$

189

$

611

$

792

Earnings (loss) per diluted share - as reported

$

(2.38

)

$

7.55

$

(3.55

)

$

13.25

Adjustments for certain non-cash and special items per diluted share:

(Gain) loss on derivatives

2.28

(8.11

)

4.50

(4.82

)

Net cash received from (payments on) derivatives

(0.21

)

0.10

(0.49

)

(1.27

)

Impairments of long-lived assets

0.01

4.46

Impairments of goodwill

1.01

1.41

Leasehold abandonments

0.44

0.07

0.74

0.20

(Gain) loss on disposition of assets and other

0.67

(0.40

)

(2.29

)

(4.59

)

Gain on equity method investments

(0.09

)

(0.60

)

RSP transaction costs

0.19

Tax impact

(0.69

)

1.89

(1.51

)

2.47

Changes in deferred taxes and other estimates

(0.10

)

(0.16

)

(0.13

)

(0.24

)

Adjusted earnings per diluted share

$

1.03

$

0.94

$

3.05

$

4.59

Adjusted earnings per share:

Basic earnings

$

1.03

$

0.94

$

3.05

$

4.60

Diluted earnings

$

1.03

$

0.94

$

3.05

$

4.59

(a) Estimated using statutory tax rate in effect for the period.

Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDAX

Adjusted EBITDAX (as defined below) is presented herein and reconciled from the GAAP measure of net income (loss) because of its wide acceptance by the investment community as a financial indicator.

The Company defines adjusted EBITDAX as net income (loss), plus (1) exploration and abandonments, (2) depreciation, depletion and amortization, (3) accretion of discount on asset retirement obligations, (4) impairments of long-lived assets, (5) impairments of goodwill, (6) non-cash stock-based compensation, (7) (gain) loss on derivatives, (8) net cash receipts from (payments on) derivatives, (9) (gain) loss on disposition of assets and other, (10) interest expense, (11) gain on equity method investments, (12) RSP transaction costs and (13) income tax expense (benefit). Adjusted EBITDAX is not a measure of net income (loss) or cash flows as determined by GAAP.

The Company’s adjusted EBITDAX measure provides additional information that may be used to better understand the Company’s operations. Adjusted EBITDAX is one of several metrics that the Company uses as a supplemental financial measurement in the evaluation of its business and should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income (loss) as an indicator of operating performance. Certain items excluded from adjusted EBITDAX are significant components in understanding and assessing a company’s financial performance, such as a company’s cost of capital and tax structure, as well as the historic cost of depreciable and depletable assets. Adjusted EBITDAX, as used by the Company, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. The Company believes that adjusted EBITDAX is a widely followed measure of operating performance and is one of many metrics used by the Company’s management team and by other users of the Company’s consolidated financial statements. For example, adjusted EBITDAX can be used to assess the Company’s operating performance and return on capital in comparison to other independent exploration and production companies without regard to financial or capital structure, and to assess the financial performance of the Company’s assets and the Company without regard to capital structure or historical cost basis.

The following table provides a reconciliation of the GAAP measure of net income (loss) to adjusted EBITDAX for the periods indicated:

Three Months Ended
December 31,

Years Ended
December 31,

(in millions)

2019

2018

2019

2018

Net income (loss)

$

(471

)

$

1,513

$

(705

)

$

2,286

Exploration and abandonments

111

29

201

65

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

533

445

1,964

1,478

Accretion of discount on asset retirement obligations

2

3

10

10

Impairments of long-lived assets

2

890

Impairments of goodwill

201

282

Non-cash stock-based compensation

18

24

85

82

(Gain) loss on derivatives

450

(1,625

)

895

(832

)

Net cash receipts from (payments on) derivatives

(41

)

20

(98

)

(218

)

(Gain) loss on disposition of assets and other

133

(82

)

(456

)

(800

)

Interest expense

44

46

185

149

Gain on equity method investments

(17

)

(103

)

RSP transaction costs

32

Income tax expense (benefit)

(129

)

378

(154

)

603

Adjusted EBITDAX

$

853

$

751

$

3,082

$

2,752

Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Operating Cash Flow Before Working Capital Changes and to Free Cash Flow

The Company provides Operating Cash Flow (OCF) before working capital changes, which is a non-GAAP financial measure. OCF before working capital changes represents net cash provided by operating activities as determined under GAAP without regard to changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and dispositions as determined in accordance with GAAP. The Company believes OCF before working capital changes is an accepted measure of an oil and natural gas company’s ability to generate cash used to fund development and acquisition activities and service debt or pay dividends. Additionally, the Company provides free cash flow, which is a non-GAAP financial measure. Free cash flow is cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital in excess of exploration and development costs incurred. The Company believes that free cash flow is useful to investors as it provides measures to compare cash from operating activities and exploration and development costs across periods on a consistent basis.

These non-GAAP measures should not be considered as alternatives to, or more meaningful than, net cash provided by operating activities as indicators of operating performance.

The following tables provide a reconciliation from the GAAP measure of net cash provided by operating activities to OCF before working capital changes and to free cash flow:

Three Months Ended
December 31,

Years Ended
December 31,

(in millions)

2019

2018

2019

2018

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

769

$

697

$

2,836

$

2,558

Changes in cash due to changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

71

(22

)

90

35

Prepaid costs and other

1

(5

)

2

10

Inventory

1

(1

)

12

Accounts payable

13

(28

)

(3

)

(1

)

Revenue payable

(48

)

10

(28

)

(52

)

Other current liabilities

(6

)

44

(20

)

(8

)

Total working capital changes

32

(1

)

40

(4

)

Operating cash flow before working capital changes

$

801

$

696

$

2,876

$

2,554

Three Months Ended
December 31,

Years Ended
December 31,

(in millions)

2019

2018

2019

2018

Operating cash flow before working capital changes

$

801

$

696

$

2,876

$

2,554

Exploration and development costs

614

926

2,995

2,638

Free cash flow

$

187

$

(230

)

$

(119

)

$

(84

)

 

Concho Resources Inc.

2020 Guidance

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s operational and financial guidance for 2020.

 

2020

Production growth, pro forma for New Mexico Shelf asset sale

Total production growth

6% - 8%

Oil production growth

10% - 12%

Price realizations, excluding commodity derivatives

Oil differential (per Bbl) (Excludes basis differential)

($1.00) - ($2.00)

Natural gas (per Mcf) (% of NYMEX - Henry Hub)

30% - 50%

Operating costs and expenses ($ per Boe, unless noted)

Lease operating expense and workover costs

$5.50 - $5.80

Gathering, processing and transportation

$1.30 - $1.50

Oil & natural gas taxes (% of oil and natural gas revenues)

8.10%

General and administrative ("G&A") expense:

Cash G&A expense

$1.90 - $2.00

Non-cash stock-based compensation

$0.70 - $0.90

Depletion, depreciation and amortization expense

$17.25 - $18.25

Cash exploration and other

$0.30 - $0.60

Interest expense ($ in millions):

$190

Income tax rate (%)

23% - 25%

Capital program ($ in billions)

$2.6 - $2.8

Gross Operated Activity

Drilled

280-300

Completed

300-320

Put on Production

280-300

Contacts:

INVESTOR RELATIONS
Megan P. Hays
Vice President, Investor Relations & Public Affairs
432.685.2533

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