Exhibit 99.5
Earnings without the effects of these items are presented because they affect the comparability of operating results from period to period. In addition, management believes this presentation is useful to securities analysts and investors in assessing the Company’s results. This measure should not be considered an alternative to net income, as defined by GAAP, nor as a measure of financial performance under GAAP.
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| Three Months Ended |
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| March 31, 2007 |
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Net income |
| $ | (21,195 | ) |
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After-tax impairment related to Gulf Coast Sales Package |
| 21,694 |
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After-tax impact of impairment of Canadian leases |
| 15,099 |
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Earnings stated without the effect of the above items |
| $ | 15,598 |
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Basic Shares Outstanding |
| 57,701 |
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