SM ENERGY REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2023 RESULTS: STRONG OPERATIONAL EXECUTION AND INCREASED RETURN OF CAPITAL; CLOSED TRANSACTIONS ADDING 22,800 NET MIDLAND ACRES
Highlights include:
- Solid profitability. In the second quarter 2023, net income was
.9 million, or$149 per diluted common share, down from$1.25 per diluted common share in the prior year period, predominantly due to lower commodity prices. Adjusted net income(1) was$2.60 per diluted common share. Net cash provided by operating activities was$1.28 .3 million and Adjusted EBITDAX(1) was$383 .2 million.$390 - Operational execution and well performance. Production for the second quarter 2023 was 14.1 MMBoe, or 154.4 MBoe/d, at
42% oil, exceeding guidance. As previously reported, production exceeded expectations driven by higher oil, natural gas and NGL volumes from both new and existing wells in the Company'sSouth Texas program. - Increased capital returns to stockholders. The Company repurchased and retired 2,550,706 shares of its common stock during the second quarter. In combination with the
per share quarterly dividend paid May 5, 2023, return of capital to stockholders totaled$0.15 in the quarter. Since announcing the return of capital program in September 2022, the Company has repurchased approximately 5.3 million shares and returned approximately$86.8 million to stockholders, inclusive of dividends and common stock repurchases.$221 million - Acreage acquisitions support growth in production and inventory. The Company acquired approximately 20,000 net acres located in
Dawson and northMartin Counties,Texas for , net of purchase price adjustments and closing conditions. The acquisition was funded with cash and includes approximately 1,250 Boe/d net production that is approximately$90.6 million 90% oil, plus undeveloped acreage. The Company plans to add a rig to this location in the fourth quarter. The Company also leased an additional 2,800 net acres near its first quarter leasehold acquisition of 6,300 net acres in the Midland Basin, for which the location and purchase price are undisclosed. - Reduced expected 2023 capital expenditures. Second quarter capital expenditures of
.3 million, adjusted for a decrease in capital accruals of$309 .7 million, totaled$42 .7 million.(1) As previously announced, cost deflation and lower facilities expenditures result in a$266 reduction to the Company's expected full year capital expenditures, net of the cost of adding a fourth rig to the Midland Basin in the fourth quarter.$50 million - Stewardship and social impact recognition. SM Energy ranked second for lowest methane intensity among Permian Basin operators by Basinwide Independent Methane Emissions Insights, and SM Energy received the Mile High United Way Community Champion award recognizing the Company for engaging with the Mile High United Way year-round to inspire employees to give, volunteer, advocate and lead.
President and Chief Executive Officer Herb Vogel comments: "We put forth three core strategic objectives for 2023: deliver increased return of capital to stockholders; focus on operational execution, including ESG stewardship; and continue to build top-tier inventory. The SM Energy team is exceeding expectations on all fronts. As a result, we recently increased 2023 production guidance and lowered 2023 capital expenditure guidance, and we expect to continue to build inventory in 2023 and grow production by mid-single digits in 2024. SM Energy generated
SECOND QUARTER PRODUCTION BY OPERATING AREA | |||
Midland Basin | Total | ||
Oil (MBbl / MBbl/d) | 4,175 / 45.9 | 1,696 / 18.6 | 5,871 / 64.5 |
Natural Gas (MMcf / MMcf/d) | 14,767 / 162.3 | 18,944 / 208.2 | 33,711 / 370.4 |
NGLs (MBbl / MBbl/d) | 8 / - | 2,557 / 28.1 | 2,565 / 28.2 |
Total (MBoe / MBoe/d) | 6,644 / 73.0 | 7,410 / 81.4 | 14,054 / 154.4 |
Note: Totals may not calculate due to rounding. |
Second quarter production volumes were 14.1 MMBoe, or 154.4 MBoe/d. Volumes were approximately
SECOND QUARTER PRICES BY OPERATING AREA | |||
Midland Basin | Total (Pre/Post-hedge)(1) | ||
Oil ($/Bbl) | |||
Natural Gas ($/Mcf) | |||
NGLs ($/Bbl) | nm | ||
Per Boe | |||
Note: Totals may not calculate due to rounding. |
The second quarter average realized price before the effect of hedges was
- Benchmark pricing for the quarter included NYMEX WTI at
/Bbl, NYMEX Henry Hub natural gas at$73.78 /MMBtu and OPIS Composite NGLs at$2.10 /Bbl.$25.21 - The effect of commodity derivative settlements for the second quarter was a gain of
per Boe, or$1.11 .6 million.$15
For additional operating metrics and regional detail, please see the Financial Highlights section below and the accompanying slide deck.
NET INCOME, NET INCOME PER SHARE AND NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Second quarter 2023 net income was
Second quarter 2023 net cash provided by operating activities of
ADJUSTED EBITDAX,(1) ADJUSTED NET INCOME,(1) AND NET DEBT-TO-ADJUSTED EBITDAX(1)
Second quarter 2023 Adjusted EBITDAX(1) was
Second quarter 2023 Adjusted net income(1) was
At June 30, 2023, Net debt-to-Adjusted EBITDAX(1) was 0.7 times.
FINANCIAL POSITION, LIQUIDITY, CAPITAL EXPENDITURES AND ADJUSTED FREE CASH FLOW(1)
On June 30, 2023, the outstanding principal amount of the Company's long-term debt was
Second quarter 2023 capital expenditures adjusted for decreased capital accruals were
Second quarter 2023 net cash provided by operating activities before net change in working capital totaled
COMMODITY DERIVATIVES
As entered into as of July 21, 2023, commodity derivative positions for the second half of 2023 include:
SWAPS AND COLLARS:
- Oil: Approximately
30% of expected second half 2023 oil production is hedged at an average price of /Bbl (weighted-average of collar floors and swaps, excludes basis swaps).$76.21 - Natural gas: Approximately
30% of second half 2023 expected natural gas production is hedged at an average price of /MMBtu (weighted-average of collar floors and swaps, excludes basis swaps).$4.00
BASIS SWAPS:
- Oil, Midland Basin differential: Approximately 2,700 MBbls are hedged to the local price point at a weighted-average
/Bbl basis.$0.88 - Gas, WAHA differential: Approximately 5,800 BBtu are hedged to WAHA at a weighted-average (
)/MMBtu basis.$0.97
A detailed schedule of these and additional derivative positions are provided in the 2Q23 accompanying slide deck.
2023 OPERATING PLAN AND GUIDANCE
The Company is unable to provide a reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP capital expenditures because components of the calculation are inherently unpredictable, such as changes to, and timing of, capital accruals. The inability to project certain components of the calculation would significantly affect the accuracy of a reconciliation.
GUIDANCE FULL YEAR 2023:
- Production: 53.5-55.5 MMBoe, or 147-152 MBoe/d at
43% -44% oil - Capital expenditures (net of the change in capital accruals),(1) excluding acquisitions:
$1,050 million - LOE:
per Boe$5.25 -$5.50 - Exploration expense:
~ , inclusive of additional geologic and geophysical expenses associated with acquisitions$60 million - Unchanged: Transportation per Boe at
~ ; production and ad valorem taxes per Boe at$2.50 ; G&A$2.90 -$3.00 ~ , including$120 million for non-cash compensation; and, DD&A$15 -20 million per Boe$12 -$13
GUIDANCE THIRD QUARTER 2023:
- Capital expenditures (net of the change in capital accruals),(1) excluding acquisitions: approximately
. In the third quarter of 2023, the Company expects to drill approximately 22 net wells, of which 10 are planned for$235 -240 millionSouth Texas and 12 are planned for the Midland Basin, and turn-in-line approximately 28 net wells, of which 11 are planned forSouth Texas and 17 are planned for the Midland Basin. - Production: Approximately 14.0 MMboe or 152 MBoe/d, at approximately
44% oil and60% -61% liquids.
UPCOMING EVENTS
EARNINGS Q&A WEBCAST AND CONFERENCE CALL
August 3, 2023 – Please join SM Energy management at 8:00 a.m. Mountain time/10:00 a.m. Eastern time for the second quarter 2023 financial and operating results Q&A session. This discussion will be accessible via webcast (available live and for replay) on the Company's website at ir.sm-energy.com or by telephone. To join the live conference call, please register at the link below for dial-in information.
- Live Conference Call Registration: https://conferencingportals.com/event/pAjDSntN
- Replay (conference ID 11299) - Domestic toll free/International: 800-770-2030/647-362-9199
The call replay will be available approximately one hour after the call and until August 17, 2023.
CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION
- August 15, 2023 - EnerCom Denver. President and Chief Executive Officer Herb Vogel will present at 8:50 a.m. Mountain time/10:50 a.m. Eastern time. The event webcast replay will be available the following day, accessible from the Company's website and available for a limited period. The Company plans to post an investor presentation to its website the morning of the event.
DISCLOSURES
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of securities laws. The words "estimate," "expect," "goal," "generate," "plan," "target," "believes," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this release include, among other things: projections for the full year and third quarter 2023, including guidance for capital expenditures, production, production costs, DD&A, exploration expense and G&A; the percent of future production to be hedged; our expectations to continue to build inventory in 2023 and grow production in 2024; our expectation that the build-out of oil handling facilities in
FOOTNOTE 1
Indicates a non-GAAP measure or metric. Please refer below to the section "Definitions of non-GAAP Measures and Metrics as Calculated by the Company" in Financials Highlights for additional information.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
SM Energy Company is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil, gas, and NGLs in the state of
SM ENERGY INVESTOR CONTACTS
Jennifer Martin Samuels, jsamuels@sm-energy.com, 303-864-2507
SM ENERGY COMPANY | |||
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (UNAUDITED) | |||
June 30, 2023 | |||
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | |||
(in thousands, except share data) | June 30, | December 31, | |
ASSETS | 2023 | 2022 | |
Current assets: | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 378,238 | $ 444,998 | |
Accounts receivable | 217,794 | 233,297 | |
Derivative assets | 74,138 | 48,677 | |
Prepaid expenses and other | 8,815 | 10,231 | |
Total current assets | 678,985 | 737,203 | |
Property and equipment (successful efforts method): | |||
Proved oil and gas properties | 10,824,717 | 10,258,368 | |
Accumulated depletion, depreciation, and amortization | (6,494,068) | (6,188,147) | |
Unproved oil and gas properties, net of valuation allowance of | 524,693 | 487,192 | |
Wells in progress | 332,609 | 287,267 | |
Other property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of | 43,276 | 38,099 | |
Total property and equipment, net | 5,231,227 | 4,882,779 | |
Noncurrent assets: | |||
Derivative assets | 12,077 | 24,465 | |
Other noncurrent assets | 70,337 | 71,592 | |
Total noncurrent assets | 82,414 | 96,057 | |
Total assets | $ 5,992,626 | $ 5,716,039 | |
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||
Current liabilities: | |||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ 530,459 | $ 532,289 | |
Derivative liabilities | 22,210 | 56,181 | |
Other current liabilities | 11,319 | 10,114 | |
Total current liabilities | 563,988 | 598,584 | |
Noncurrent liabilities: | |||
Revolving credit facility | — | — | |
Senior Notes, net | 1,573,772 | 1,572,210 | |
Asset retirement obligations | 113,999 | 108,233 | |
Deferred income taxes | 375,063 | 280,811 | |
Derivative liabilities | 5,894 | 1,142 | |
Other noncurrent liabilities | 61,443 | 69,601 | |
Total noncurrent liabilities | 2,130,171 | 2,031,997 | |
Stockholders' equity: | |||
Common stock, | 1,181 | 1,219 | |
Additional paid-in capital | 1,680,080 | 1,779,703 | |
Retained earnings | 1,621,202 | 1,308,558 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (3,996) | (4,022) | |
Total stockholders' equity | 3,298,467 | 3,085,458 | |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ 5,992,626 | $ 5,716,039 |
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (UNAUDITED) | |||||||
June 30, 2023 | |||||||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations | |||||||
(in thousands, except per share data) | For the Three Months Ended June 30, | For the Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
Operating revenues and other income: | |||||||
Oil, gas, and NGL production revenue | $ 546,555 | $ 990,377 | $ 1,117,333 | $ 1,849,098 | |||
Other operating income | 4,199 | 1,725 | 6,926 | 2,780 | |||
Total operating revenues and other income | 550,754 | 992,102 | 1,124,259 | 1,851,878 | |||
Operating expenses: | |||||||
Oil, gas, and NGL production expense | 145,588 | 165,593 | 287,936 | 310,284 | |||
Depletion, depreciation, amortization, and asset retirement obligation liability accretion | 157,832 | 154,823 | 312,021 | 314,304 | |||
Exploration (1) | 14,960 | 20,868 | 33,388 | 29,914 | |||
General and administrative (1) | 27,500 | 28,291 | 55,169 | 53,287 | |||
Net derivative (gain) loss (2) | (11,674) | 104,236 | (63,003) | 522,757 | |||
Other operating expense, net | 7,197 | 5,485 | 17,350 | 6,790 | |||
Total operating expenses | 341,403 | 479,296 | 642,861 | 1,237,336 | |||
Income from operations | 209,351 | 512,806 | 481,398 | 614,542 | |||
Interest expense | (22,148) | (35,496) | (44,607) | (74,883) | |||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | — | (67,226) | — | (67,605) | |||
Other non-operating income (expense), net | 4,763 | 112 | 9,233 | (233) | |||
Income before income taxes | 191,966 | 410,196 | 446,024 | 471,821 | |||
Income tax expense | (42,092) | (86,711) | (97,598) | (99,572) | |||
Net income | $ 149,874 | $ 323,485 | $ 348,426 | $ 372,249 | |||
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding | 119,408 | 121,910 | 120,533 | 121,909 | |||
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding | 120,074 | 124,343 | 121,175 | 124,267 | |||
Basic net income per common share | $ 1.26 | $ 2.65 | $ 2.89 | $ 3.05 | |||
Diluted net income per common share | $ 1.25 | $ 2.60 | $ 2.88 | $ 3.00 | |||
Dividends per common share | $ 0.15 | $ — | $ 0.30 | $ 0.01 | |||
(1) Non-cash stock-based compensation included in: | |||||||
Exploration expense | $ 896 | $ 974 | $ 1,847 | $ 1,965 | |||
General and administrative expense | 3,267 | 3,505 | 6,634 | 6,788 | |||
Total non-cash stock-based compensation | $ 4,163 | $ 4,479 | $ 8,481 | $ 8,753 | |||
(2) The net derivative (gain) loss line item consists of the following: | |||||||
Derivative settlement (gain) loss | $ (15,636) | $ 240,598 | $ (20,712) | $ 408,781 | |||
(Gain) loss on fair value changes | 3,962 | (136,362) | (42,291) | 113,976 | |||
Total net derivative (gain) loss | $ (11,674) | $ 104,236 | $ (63,003) | $ 522,757 |
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (UNAUDITED) | |||||||||||
June 30, 2023 | |||||||||||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity | |||||||||||
(in thousands, except share data and dividends per share) | |||||||||||
Additional | Retained | Accumulated | Total | ||||||||
Common Stock | |||||||||||
Shares | Amount | ||||||||||
Balances, December 31, 2022 | 121,931,676 | $ 1,219 | $ 1,779,703 | $ 1,308,558 | $ (4,022) | $ 3,085,458 | |||||
Net income | — | — | — | 198,552 | — | 198,552 | |||||
Other comprehensive income | — | — | — | — | 13 | 13 | |||||
Cash dividends declared, | — | — | — | (18,078) | — | (18,078) | |||||
Stock-based compensation expense | — | — | 4,318 | — | — | 4,318 | |||||
Purchase of shares under Stock Repurchase Program | (1,413,758) | (14) | (40,454) | — | — | (40,468) | |||||
Balances, March 31, 2023 | 120,517,918 | $ 1,205 | $ 1,743,567 | $ 1,489,032 | $ (4,009) | $ 3,229,795 | |||||
Net income | — | — | — | 149,874 | — | 149,874 | |||||
Other comprehensive income | — | — | — | — | 13 | 13 | |||||
Cash dividends, | — | — | — | (17,704) | — | (17,704) | |||||
Issuance of common stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan | 68,210 | 1 | 1,815 | — | — | 1,816 | |||||
Issuance of common stock upon vesting of RSUs, net of shares used for tax withholdings | 774 | — | (7) | — | — | (7) | |||||
Stock-based compensation expense | 56,872 | 1 | 4,162 | — | — | 4,163 | |||||
Purchase of shares under Stock Repurchase Program | (2,550,706) | (26) | (69,457) | — | — | (69,483) | |||||
Other | 19,037 | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
Balances, June 30, 2023 | 118,112,105 | $ 1,181 | $ 1,680,080 | $ 1,621,202 | $ (3,996) | $ 3,298,467 |
Additional | Accumulated | Total | |||||||||
Common Stock | Retained | ||||||||||
Shares | Amount | ||||||||||
Balances, December 31, 2021 | 121,862,248 | $ 1,219 | $ 1,840,228 | $ 234,533 | $ (12,849) | $ 2,063,131 | |||||
Net income | — | — | — | 48,764 | — | 48,764 | |||||
Other comprehensive income | — | — | — | — | 182 | 182 | |||||
Cash dividends declared, | — | — | — | (1,218) | — | (1,218) | |||||
Issuance of common stock upon vesting of RSUs, net of shares used for tax withholdings | 1,929 | — | (24) | — | — | (24) | |||||
Stock-based compensation expense | — | — | 4,274 | — | — | 4,274 | |||||
Balances, March 31, 2022 | 121,864,177 | $ 1,219 | $ 1,844,478 | $ 282,079 | $ (12,667) | $ 2,115,109 | |||||
Net income | — | — | — | 323,485 | — | 323,485 | |||||
Other comprehensive income | — | — | — | — | 182 | 182 | |||||
Issuance of common stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan | 65,634 | 1 | 1,644 | — | — | 1,645 | |||||
Stock-based compensation expense | 29,471 | — | 4,479 | — | — | 4,479 | |||||
Balances, June 30, 2022 | 121,959,282 | $ 1,220 | $ 1,850,601 | $ 605,564 | $ (12,485) | $ 2,444,900 |
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (UNAUDITED) | |||||||
June 30, 2023 | |||||||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | |||||||
(in thousands) | For the Three Months Ended June 30, | For the Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||
Net income | $ 149,874 | $ 323,485 | $ 348,426 | $ 372,249 | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||
Depletion, depreciation, amortization, and asset retirement obligation liability accretion | 157,832 | 154,823 | 312,021 | 314,304 | |||
Stock-based compensation expense | 4,163 | 4,479 | 8,481 | 8,753 | |||
Net derivative (gain) loss | (11,674) | 104,236 | (63,003) | 522,757 | |||
Derivative settlement gain (loss) | 15,636 | (240,598) | 20,712 | (408,781) | |||
Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs | 1,372 | 3,597 | 2,743 | 7,607 | |||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | — | 67,226 | — | 67,605 | |||
Deferred income taxes | 44,278 | 81,000 | 94,246 | 92,948 | |||
Other, net | (10) | 16,107 | (4,305) | 16,967 | |||
Net change in working capital | 21,780 | 28,214 | (4,436) | (109,748) | |||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 383,251 | 542,569 | 714,885 | 884,661 | |||
Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||
Capital expenditures | (309,334) | (215,618) | (550,046) | (365,745) | |||
Acquisition of proved and unproved oil and gas properties | (88,834) | — | (88,834) | — | |||
Other, net | 350 | — | 657 | — | |||
Net cash used in investing activities | (397,818) | (215,618) | (638,223) | (365,745) | |||
Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||
Cash paid to repurchase Senior Notes | — | (480,176) | — | (584,946) | |||
Repurchase of common stock | (68,795) | — | (108,863) | — | |||
Net proceeds from sale of common stock | 1,815 | 1,645 | 1,815 | 1,645 | |||
Dividends paid | (18,077) | (1,218) | (36,367) | (1,218) | |||
Other, net | (7) | — | (7) | (24) | |||
Net cash used in financing activities | (85,064) | (479,749) | (143,422) | (584,543) | |||
Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | (99,631) | (152,798) | (66,760) | (65,627) | |||
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period | 477,869 | 419,887 | 444,998 | 332,716 | |||
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period | $ 378,238 | $ 267,089 | $ 378,238 | $ 267,089 | |||
Supplemental schedule of additional cash flow information: | |||||||
Operating activities: | |||||||
Cash paid for interest, net of capitalized interest | $ (8,798) | $ (26,671) | $ (42,680) | $ (90,875) | |||
Net cash paid for income taxes | $ (6,087) | $ (10,452) | $ (6,137) | $ (10,502) | |||
Investing activities: | |||||||
Increase (decrease) in capital expenditure accruals and other | $ (42,653) | $ 22,153 | $ 24,220 | $ 37,780 |
DEFINITIONS OF NON-GAAP MEASURES AND METRICS AS CALCULATED BY THE COMPANY
To supplement the presentation of its financial results prepared in accordance with
Adjusted EBITDAX: Adjusted EBITDAX is calculated as net income (loss) before interest expense, interest income, income taxes, depletion, depreciation, amortization and asset retirement obligation liability accretion expense, exploration expense, property abandonment and impairment expense, non-cash stock-based compensation expense, derivative gains and losses net of settlements, gains and losses on divestitures, gains and losses on extinguishment of debt, and certain other items. Adjusted EBITDAX excludes certain items that the Company believes affect the comparability of operating results and can exclude items that are generally non-recurring in nature or whose timing and/or amount cannot be reasonably estimated. Adjusted EBITDAX is a non-GAAP measure that the Company believes provides useful additional information to investors and analysts, as a performance measure, for analysis of the Company's ability to internally generate funds for exploration, development, acquisitions, and to service debt. The Company is also subject to financial covenants under the Company's Credit Agreement, a material source of liquidity for the Company, based on Adjusted EBITDAX ratios. Please reference the Company's second quarter 2023 Form 10-Q and the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for discussion of the Credit Agreement and its covenants.
Adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted common share: Adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted net income (loss) per diluted common share excludes certain items that the Company believes affect the comparability of operating results, including items that are generally non-recurring in nature or whose timing and/or amount cannot be reasonably estimated. These items include non-cash and other adjustments, such as derivative gains and losses net of settlements, impairments, net (gain) loss on divestiture activity, gains and losses on extinguishment of debt, and accruals for non-recurring matters. The Company uses these measures to evaluate the comparability of the Company's ongoing operational results and trends and believes these measures provide useful information to investors for analysis of the Company's fundamental business on a recurring basis.
Adjusted free cash flow: Adjusted free cash flow is calculated as net cash provided by operating activities before net change in working capital less capital expenditures before increase (decrease) in capital expenditure accruals and other. The Company uses this measure as representative of the cash from operations, in excess of capital expenditures that provides liquidity to fund discretionary obligations such as debt reduction, returning cash to stockholders or expanding the business.
Net debt: Net debt is calculated as the total principal amount of outstanding senior notes plus amounts drawn on the revolving credit facility less cash and cash equivalents (also referred to as total funded debt). The Company uses net debt as a measure of financial position and believes this measure provides useful additional information to investors to evaluate the Company's capital structure and financial leverage.
Net debt-to-Adjusted EBITDAX: Net debt-to-Adjusted EBITDAX is calculated as Net Debt (defined above) divided by Adjusted EBITDAX (defined above) for the trailing twelve-month period (also referred to as leverage ratio). A variation of this calculation is a financial covenant under the Company's Credit Agreement. The Company and the investment community may use this metric in understanding the Company's ability to service its debt and identify trends in its leverage position. The Company reconciles the two non-GAAP measure components of this calculation.
Post-hedge: Post-hedge is calculated as the average realized price after the effects of commodity derivative settlements. The Company believes this metric is useful to management and the investment community to understand the effects of commodity derivative settlements on average realized price.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (UNAUDITED) | |||||||||||||||
June 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||||
Production Data | |||||||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended | Percent Change Between | For the Six Months | Percent | ||||||||||||
June 30, | March 31, | June 30, | 2Q23 & | 2Q23 & | June 30, | June 30, | |||||||||
2023 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||
Realized sales price (before the effect of derivative settlements): | |||||||||||||||
Oil (per Bbl) | $ 72.12 | $ 74.31 | $ 108.64 | (3) % | (34) % | $ 73.19 | $ 101.15 | (28) % | |||||||
Gas (per Mcf) | $ 2.07 | $ 2.91 | $ 7.66 | (29) % | (73) % | $ 2.48 | $ 6.54 | (62) % | |||||||
NGLs (per Bbl) | $ 20.83 | $ 26.24 | $ 42.08 | (21) % | (50) % | $ 23.29 | $ 40.25 | (42) % | |||||||
Equivalent (per Boe) | $ 38.89 | $ 43.31 | $ 74.23 | (10) % | (48) % | $ 41.03 | $ 68.14 | (40) % | |||||||
Realized sales price (including the effect of derivative settlements): | |||||||||||||||
Oil (per Bbl) | $ 72.04 | $ 73.21 | $ 79.45 | (2) % | (9) % | $ 72.61 | $ 76.67 | (5) % | |||||||
Gas (per Mcf) | $ 2.50 | $ 3.26 | $ 5.96 | (23) % | (58) % | $ 2.87 | $ 5.26 | (45) % | |||||||
NGLs (per Bbl) | $ 21.44 | $ 26.24 | $ 37.96 | (18) % | (44) % | $ 23.62 | $ 35.32 | (33) % | |||||||
Equivalent (per Boe) | $ 40.00 | $ 43.70 | $ 56.20 | (8) % | (29) % | $ 41.79 | $ 53.08 | (21) % | |||||||
Net production volumes: (1) | |||||||||||||||
Oil (MMBbl) | 5.9 | 5.7 | 6.1 | 4 % | (4) % | 11.5 | 12.6 | (8) % | |||||||
Gas (Bcf) | 33.7 | 32.2 | 31.5 | 5 % | 7 % | 65.9 | 62.9 | 5 % | |||||||
NGLs (MMBbl) | 2.6 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 20 % | 32 % | 4.7 | 4.1 | 16 % | |||||||
Equivalent (MMBoe) | 14.1 | 13.2 | 13.3 | 7 % | 5 % | 27.2 | 27.1 | — % | |||||||
Average net daily production: (1) | |||||||||||||||
Oil (MBbl per day) | 64.5 | 62.9 | 67.5 | 3 % | (4) % | 63.7 | 69.6 | (8) % | |||||||
Gas (MMcf per day) | 370.4 | 358.1 | 346.3 | 3 % | 7 % | 364.3 | 347.4 | 5 % | |||||||
NGLs (MBbl per day) | 28.2 | 23.8 | 21.4 | 18 % | 32 % | 26.0 | 22.4 | 16 % | |||||||
Equivalent (MBoe per day) | 154.4 | 146.4 | 146.6 | 5 % | 5 % | 150.5 | 149.9 | — % | |||||||
Per Boe data: | |||||||||||||||
Lease operating expense | $ 4.98 | $ 5.16 | $ 5.11 | (3) % | (3) % | $ 5.07 | $ 4.67 | 9 % | |||||||
Transportation costs | $ 2.89 | $ 2.81 | $ 2.87 | 3 % | 1 % | $ 2.85 | $ 2.80 | 2 % | |||||||
Production taxes | $ 1.66 | $ 2.02 | $ 3.75 | (18) % | (56) % | $ 1.84 | $ 3.33 | (45) % | |||||||
Ad valorem tax expense | $ 0.83 | $ 0.81 | $ 0.69 | 2 % | 20 % | $ 0.82 | $ 0.63 | 30 % | |||||||
General and administrative (2) | $ 1.96 | $ 2.10 | $ 2.12 | (7) % | (8) % | $ 2.03 | $ 1.96 | 4 % | |||||||
Derivative settlement gain (loss) | $ 1.11 | $ 0.39 | $ (18.03) | 185 % | 106 % | $ 0.76 | $ (15.06) | 105 % | |||||||
Depletion, depreciation, amortization, and asset retirement obligation liability accretion | $ 11.23 | $ 11.70 | $ 11.60 | (4) % | (3) % | $ 11.46 | $ 11.58 | (1) % | |||||||
(1) Amounts and percentage changes may not calculate due to rounding. | |||||||||||||||
(2) Includes non-cash stock-based compensation expense per Boe of |
SM ENERGY COMPANY | |||||||||
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (UNAUDITED) | |||||||||
June 30, 2023 | |||||||||
Adjusted EBITDAX Reconciliation (1) | |||||||||
(in thousands) | |||||||||
Reconciliation of net income (GAAP) and net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP) to Adjusted EBITDAX (non-GAAP): | For the Three Months | For the Six Months | For the Trailing | ||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | |||||
Net income (GAAP) | $ 149,874 | $ 323,485 | $ 348,426 | $ 372,249 | $ 1,088,129 | ||||
Interest expense | 22,148 | 35,496 | 44,607 | 74,883 | 90,070 | ||||
Interest income (2) | (4,994) | (496) | (9,696) | (534) | (14,936) | ||||
Income tax expense | 42,092 | 86,711 | 97,598 | 99,572 | 281,844 | ||||
Depletion, depreciation, amortization, and asset retirement obligation liability accretion | 157,832 | 154,823 | 312,021 | 314,304 | 601,497 | ||||
Exploration (3) | 14,064 | 19,894 | 31,541 | 27,949 | 54,570 | ||||
Stock-based compensation expense | 4,163 | 4,479 | 8,481 | 8,753 | 18,500 | ||||
Net derivative (gain) loss | (11,674) | 104,236 | (63,003) | 522,757 | (211,748) | ||||
Derivative settlement gain (loss) | 15,636 | (240,598) | 20,712 | (408,781) | (281,207) | ||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | — | 67,226 | — | 67,605 | — | ||||
Other, net | 1,079 | 4,459 | 927 | 5,522 | (1,096) | ||||
Adjusted EBITDAX (non-GAAP) | $ 390,220 | $ 559,715 | $ 791,614 | $ 1,084,279 | $ 1,625,623 | ||||
Interest expense | (22,148) | (35,496) | (44,607) | (74,883) | (90,070) | ||||
Interest income (2) | 4,994 | 496 | 9,696 | 534 | 14,936 | ||||
Income tax expense | (42,092) | (86,711) | (97,598) | (99,572) | (281,844) | ||||
Exploration (3)(4) | (14,473) | (7,911) | (22,654) | (15,966) | (43,498) | ||||
Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs | 1,372 | 3,597 | 2,743 | 7,607 | 5,417 | ||||
Deferred income taxes | 44,278 | 81,000 | 94,246 | 92,948 | 270,355 | ||||
Other, net | (680) | (335) | (14,119) | (538) | (17,538) | ||||
Net change in working capital | 21,780 | 28,214 | (4,436) | (109,748) | 33,249 | ||||
Net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP) | $ 383,251 | $ 542,569 | $ 714,885 | $ 884,661 | $ 1,516,630 | ||||
(1) See "Definitions of non-GAAP Measures and Metrics as Calculated by the Company" above. | |||||||||
(2) Interest income is included within other non-operating income (expense), net line item on the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. | |||||||||
(3) Stock-based compensation expense is a component of the exploration expense and general and administrative expense line items on the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. Therefore, the exploration line items shown in the reconciliation above will vary from the amount shown on the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations for the component of stock-based compensation expense recorded to exploration expense. | |||||||||
(4) For the three and six months and the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2023, amount excludes certain capital expenditures related to unsuccessful exploration activity for one well that experienced technical issues during the drilling phase. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and for the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2023, amounts exclude certain capital expenditures related to unsuccessful exploration efforts outside of the Company's core areas of operation. |
SM ENERGY COMPANY | |||||||
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (UNAUDITED) | |||||||
June 30, 2023 | |||||||
Adjusted Net Income Reconciliation (1) | |||||||
(in thousands, except per share data) | |||||||
Reconciliation of net income (GAAP) to adjusted net income (non-GAAP): | For the Three Months Ended June 30, | For the Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
Net income (GAAP) | $ 149,874 | $ 323,485 | $ 348,426 | $ 372,249 | |||
Net derivative (gain) loss | (11,674) | 104,236 | (63,003) | 522,757 | |||
Derivative settlement gain (loss) | 15,636 | (240,598) | 20,712 | (408,781) | |||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | — | 67,226 | — | 67,605 | |||
Other, net | 1,079 | 4,458 | 927 | 5,522 | |||
Tax effect of adjustments (2) | (1,094) | 14,035 | 8,976 | (40,601) | |||
Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) | $ 153,821 | $ 272,842 | $ 316,038 | $ 518,751 | |||
Diluted net income per common share (GAAP) | $ 1.25 | $ 2.60 | $ 2.88 | $ 3.00 | |||
Net derivative (gain) loss | (0.10) | 0.84 | (0.52) | 4.21 | |||
Derivative settlement gain (loss) | 0.13 | (1.93) | 0.17 | (3.29) | |||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | — | 0.54 | — | 0.54 | |||
Other, net | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.04 | |||
Tax effect of adjustments (2) | (0.01) | 0.11 | 0.07 | (0.33) | |||
Adjusted net income per diluted common share (non-GAAP) | $ 1.28 | $ 2.19 | $ 2.61 | $ 4.17 | |||
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding | 119,408 | 121,910 | 120,533 | 121,909 | |||
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding | 120,074 | 124,343 | 121,175 | 124,267 | |||
Note: Amounts may not calculate due to rounding. | |||||||
(1) See "Definitions of non-GAAP Measures and Metrics as Calculated by the Company" above. | |||||||
(2) The tax effect of adjustments for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022, was calculated using a tax rate of |
Reconciliation of Total Principal Amount of Debt to Net Debt (1) | |
(in thousands) | |
As of June 30, 2023 | |
Principal amount of Senior Notes (2) | $ 1,585,144 |
Revolving credit facility (2) | — |
Total principal amount of debt (GAAP) | 1,585,144 |
Less: Cash and cash equivalents | 378,238 |
Net Debt (non-GAAP) | $ 1,206,906 |
(1) See "Definitions of non-GAAP Measures and Metrics as Calculated by the Company" above. | |
(2) Amounts are from Note 5 - Long-term Debt in Part I, Item I of the Company's Form 10-Q as of June 30, 2023. |
Adjusted Free Cash Flow (1) | ||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||
For the Three Months Ended June 30, | For the Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||
Net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP) | $ 383,251 | $ 542,569 | $ 714,885 | $ 884,661 | ||||
Net change in working capital | (21,780) | (28,214) | 4,436 | 109,748 | ||||
Cash flow from operations before net change in working capital (non-GAAP) | 361,471 | 514,355 | 719,321 | 994,409 | ||||
Capital expenditures (GAAP) | 309,334 | 215,618 | 550,046 | 365,745 | ||||
Increase (decrease) in capital expenditure accruals and other | (42,653) | 22,153 | 24,220 | 37,780 | ||||
Capital expenditures before accruals and other (non-GAAP) | 266,681 | 237,771 | 574,266 | 403,525 | ||||
Adjusted free cash flow (non-GAAP) | $ 94,790 | $ 276,584 | $ 145,055 | $ 590,884 | ||||
(1) See "Definitions of non-GAAP Measures and Metrics as Calculated by the Company" above. |
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