Document_and_Entity_Informatio
Document and Entity Information | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2015 | 11-May-15 | |
Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | ||
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Amendment Flag | FALSE | |
Document Period End Date | 31-Mar-15 | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2015 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q1 | |
Trading Symbol | CRK | |
Entity Registrant Name | COMSTOCK RESOURCES INC | |
Entity Central Index Key | 23194 | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | -19 | |
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 47,727,516 |
CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Un
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
ASSETS | ||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | $228,896 | $2,071 |
Accounts Receivable: | ||
Oil and gas sales | 23,157 | 32,849 |
Joint interest operations | 10,803 | 16,192 |
Other Current Assets | 2,419 | 10,105 |
Total current assets | 265,275 | 61,217 |
Property and Equipment: | ||
Unevaluated oil and gas properties | 161,013 | 201,459 |
Oil and gas properties, successful efforts method | 4,405,422 | 4,282,088 |
Other | 19,324 | 19,630 |
Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization | -2,397,103 | -2,305,008 |
Net property and equipment | 2,188,656 | 2,198,169 |
Other Assets | 26,230 | 14,951 |
Total Assets | 2,480,161 | 2,274,337 |
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||
Accounts Payable | 116,285 | 117,329 |
Accrued Liabilities | 48,882 | 44,842 |
Total current liabilities | 165,167 | 162,171 |
Long-term Debt | 1,393,653 | 1,070,445 |
Deferred Income Taxes | 114,404 | 154,547 |
Reserve for Future Abandonment Costs | 15,311 | 14,900 |
Other Non-Current Liabilities | 2,002 | |
Total liabilities | 1,688,535 | 1,404,065 |
Commitments and Contingencies | ||
Stockholders’ Equity: | ||
Common stock – $0.50 par, 75,000,000 shares authorized, 47,575,711 and 46,858,415 shares outstanding at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively | 23,788 | 23,429 |
Additional paid-in capital | 479,931 | 480,434 |
Retained earnings | 287,907 | 366,409 |
Total stockholders’ equity | 791,626 | 870,272 |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $2,480,161 | $2,274,337 |
CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Un1
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
Common stock, par value | $0.50 | $0.50 |
Common stock, shares authorized | 75,000,000 | 75,000,000 |
Common stock, shares outstanding | 47,575,711 | 46,858,415 |
CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS(Unaudited) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 |
Revenues: | ||
Oil sales | $45,953 | $90,313 |
Natural gas sales | 20,569 | 51,596 |
Total revenues | 66,522 | 141,909 |
Operating expenses: | ||
Production taxes | 2,974 | 5,601 |
Gathering and transportation | 2,853 | 3,776 |
Lease operating | 15,136 | 15,061 |
Exploration | 42,229 | |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 91,889 | 88,874 |
General and administrative, net | 7,966 | 8,369 |
Impairment of oil and gas properties | 403 | |
Total operating expenses | 163,450 | 121,681 |
Operating income (loss) | -96,928 | 20,228 |
Other income (expenses): | ||
Net loss on extinguishment of debt | -2,735 | |
Loss from derivative financial instruments | -4,946 | |
Other income | 287 | 251 |
Interest expense | -20,754 | -13,680 |
Total other income (expenses) | -23,202 | -18,375 |
Income (loss) before income taxes | -120,130 | 1,853 |
Benefit from (provision for) income taxes | 41,628 | -688 |
Net income (loss) | ($78,502) | $1,165 |
Net income (loss) per share: | ||
Net income (loss), Basic | ($1.71) | $0.02 |
Net income (loss), Diluted | ($1.71) | $0.02 |
Dividends per share | $0.13 | |
Weighted average shares outstanding: | ||
Basic | 46,027 | 46,599 |
Diluted | 46,027 | 46,749 |
CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENT_OF_STOC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $) | Total | Common Stock | Additional Paid-in Capital | Retained Earnings |
In Thousands | ||||
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2014 | $870,272 | $23,429 | $480,434 | $366,409 |
Beginning Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2014 | 46,858 | |||
Stock-based compensation | 1,892 | 398 | 1,494 | |
Stock-based compensation, Shares | 795 | |||
Restricted stock used for tax withholdings | -526 | -39 | -487 | |
Restricted stock used for tax withholdings, Shares | -77 | |||
Excess income taxes from stock-based compensation | -1,510 | -1,510 | ||
Net loss | -78,502 | -78,502 | ||
Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2015 | $791,626 | $23,788 | $479,931 | $287,907 |
Ending Balance, Shares at Mar. 31, 2015 | 47,576 |
CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||
Net income (loss) | ($78,502) | $1,165 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
Deferred income taxes | -41,691 | 674 |
Leasehold impairments and other exploration costs | 42,229 | |
Impairment of oil and gas properties | 403 | |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 91,889 | 88,874 |
Loss on derivative financial instruments | 4,946 | |
Settlements of derivative financial instruments | -1,297 | |
Net loss on extinguishment of debt | 2,735 | |
Amortization of debt discount, premium and issuance costs | 1,061 | 1,163 |
Stock-based compensation | 1,892 | 2,263 |
Excess income taxes from stock-based compensation | 1,510 | 1,098 |
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable | 15,081 | -23,015 |
(Increase) decrease in other current assets | 7,724 | -415 |
Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 16,527 | 20,285 |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 60,858 | 95,741 |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||
Capital expenditures | -141,027 | -237,460 |
Cash used for investing activities | -141,027 | -237,460 |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||
Borrowings | 740,000 | 150,000 |
Principal payments on debt | -415,000 | |
Debt issuance costs | -15,970 | -50 |
Tax withholdings related to restricted stock | -526 | -2,349 |
Excess income taxes from stock-based compensation | -1,510 | -1,098 |
Dividends paid | -5,980 | |
Net cash provided by financing activities | 306,994 | 140,523 |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 226,825 | -1,196 |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 2,071 | 2,967 |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $228,896 | $1,771 |
Summary_of_Significant_Account
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES – | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basis of Presentation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
In management’s opinion, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position of Comstock Resources, Inc. and subsidiaries (“Comstock” or the “Company”) as of March 31, 2015, the related results of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014. Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) are the same in all periods presented. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although Comstock believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in Comstock’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015 are not necessarily an indication of the results expected for the full year. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
These unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Comstock and its wholly-owned and controlled subsidiaries. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Property and Equipment | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Company follows the successful efforts method of accounting for its oil and gas properties. Costs incurred to acquire oil and gas leasehold are capitalized. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unproved oil and gas properties are periodically assessed and any impairment in value is charged to exploration expense. The costs of unproved properties which are determined to be productive are transferred to oil and gas properties and amortized on an equivalent unit-of-production basis. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company recognized impairment charges in exploration expense of $40.4 million related to certain leases that the Company currently does not plan to develop. There were no impairments of unproved property during the three months ended March 31, 2014. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Company also assesses the need for an impairment of the costs capitalized for its oil and gas properties on a property basis. The Company recognized impairment charges of $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015. The Company did not recognize any impairment charges related to its oil and gas properties for the three months ended March 31, 2014. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
In January 2015, the Company purchased a 20% interest in an airplane that previously had been owned 80% by the Company and 20% by two executive officers of the Company. The purchase price for the 20% interest of $1.7 million was based on the then fair market value of the airplane determined by a third party. This related party transaction was approved by the Company’s audit committee and board of directors. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued Liabilities | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued liabilities at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 consist of the following: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of | As of | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued drilling costs | $ | 10,674 | $ | 26,269 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued interest | 27,501 | 9,011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued ad valorem taxes | 1,500 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued rig termination fees | 3,767 | 2,600 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Other accrued liabilities | 5,440 | 6,962 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 48,882 | $ | 44,842 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Reserve for Future Abandonment Costs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comstock’s asset retirement obligations relate to future plugging and abandonment expenses on its oil and gas properties and related facilities disposal. The following table summarizes the changes in Comstock’s total estimated liability during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Future abandonment costs – beginning of period | $ | 14,900 | $ | 14,534 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Accretion expense | 198 | 196 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
New wells placed on production | 213 | 370 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Liabilities settled and assets disposed of | — | (12 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Future abandonment costs — end of period | $ | 15,311 | $ | 15,088 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comstock periodically uses swaps, floors and collars to hedge oil and natural gas prices and interest rates. Swaps are settled monthly based on differences between the prices specified in the instruments and the settlement prices of futures contracts. Generally, when the applicable settlement price is less than the price specified in the contract, Comstock receives a settlement from the counterparty based on the difference multiplied by the volume or amounts hedged. Similarly, when the applicable settlement price exceeds the price specified in the contract, Comstock pays the counterparty based on the difference. Comstock generally receives a settlement from the counterparty for floors when the applicable settlement price is less than the price specified in the contract, which is based on the difference multiplied by the volumes hedged. For collars, generally Comstock receives a settlement from the counterparty when the settlement price is below the floor and pays a settlement to the counterparty when the settlement price exceeds the cap. No settlement occurs when the settlement price falls between the floor and cap. All of the Company’s derivative financial instruments are used for risk management purposes and by policy none are held for trading or speculative purposes. Comstock minimizes credit risk to counterparties of its derivative financial instruments through formal credit policies, monitoring procedures, and diversification. All of Comstock’s derivative financial instruments are with parties that are lenders under its bank credit facility. The Company is not required to provide any credit support to its counterparties other than cross collateralization with the assets securing its bank credit facility. None of the Company’s derivative financial instruments involve payment or receipt of premiums. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of March 31, 2015, the Company had no outstanding commodity derivatives. None of the Company's derivative contracts in 2014 were designated as cash flow hedges. The Company recognizes cash settlements and changes in the fair value of its derivative financial instruments as a single component of other income (expenses). The Company had losses of $4.9 million related to its oil swap agreements during the three months ended March 31, 2014. Cash settlements on derivative financial instruments were payments of $1.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-Based Compensation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comstock accounts for employee stock-based compensation under the fair value method. Compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized over the award vesting period. During the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recognized $1.9 million and $2.3 million, respectively, of stock-based compensation expense within general and administrative expenses related to awards of restricted stock and performance stock units to its employees and directors. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company granted 845,899 shares of restricted stock with a grant date fair value of $4.6 million or $5.49 per share to its employees. The fair value of each restricted share on the date of grant is equal to its market price. As of March 31, 2015, Comstock had 1,497,219 shares of unvested restricted stock outstanding at a weighted average grant date fair value of $10.98 per share. Total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock grants of $9.1 million as of March 31, 2015 is expected to be recognized over a period of 2.1 years. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company granted 471,249 performance share units (“PSUs”) with a grant date fair value of $2.1 million or $4.38 per unit to its employees. As of March 31, 2015, Comstock had 669,604 PSUs outstanding at a weighted average grant date fair value of $9.13 per unit. The number of shares of common stock to be issued related to the PSUs is based on the Company’s stock price performance as compared to its peers which could result in the issuance of anywhere from zero to 1,400,173 shares of common stock. Total unrecognized compensation cost related to these grants of $3.7 million as of March 31, 2015 is expected to be recognized over a period of 2.3 years. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of March 31, 2015, Comstock had outstanding options to purchase 104,150 shares of common stock at a weighted average exercise price of $32.95 per share. All of the stock options were exercisable and there were no unrecognized compensation costs related to the stock options as of March 31, 2015. No stock options were exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2015 or 2014. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income Taxes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The following is an analysis of consolidated income tax expense (benefit): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current provision | $ | 63 | $ | 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred provision (benefit) | (41,691 | ) | 674 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes | $ | (41,628 | ) | $ | 688 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes are provided to reflect the future tax consequences or benefits of differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements using enacted tax rates. The difference between the Company’s effective tax rate and the 35% federal statutory rate is mainly caused by non-deductible stock compensation and state taxes. The impact of these items varies based upon the Company's projected full year income or loss and the jurisdictions that are expected to generate the projected income and/or losses. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The difference between the Company’s customary rate of 35% and the effective tax rate on income before income taxes is due to the following: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tax at statutory rate | 35 | % | 35 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
Tax effect of: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nondeductible stock-based compensation | (0.2 | ) | 1.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Other | (0.1 | ) | 0.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Effective tax rate | 34.7 | % | 37.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
The Company’s federal income tax returns for the years subsequent to December 31, 2010, remain subject to examination. The Company’s income tax returns in major state income tax jurisdictions remain subject to examination from various periods subsequent to December 31, 2009. A state tax return in one state jurisdiction is currently under review. The Company has evaluated the preliminary findings in this jurisdiction and believes it is more likely than not that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements. The Company currently believes that all other significant filing positions are highly certain and that all of its other significant income tax positions and deductions would be sustained under audit or the final resolution would not have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements. Therefore, the Company has not established any significant reserves for uncertain tax positions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair Value Measurements | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Company holds or has held certain items that are required to be measured at fair value. These include cash and cash equivalents held in bank accounts and derivative financial instruments in the form of oil price swap agreements. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. A three-level hierarchy is followed for disclosure to show the extent and level of judgment used to estimate fair value measurements: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Level 1 – Inputs used to measure fair value are unadjusted quoted prices that are available in active markets for the identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Level 2 – Inputs used to measure fair value, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date through correlation with market data, including quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets and quoted prices in markets that are not active. Level 2 also includes assets and liabilities that are valued using models or other pricing methodologies that do not require significant judgment since the input assumptions used in the models, such as interest rates and volatility factors, are corroborated by readily observable data from actively quoted markets for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Level 3 – Inputs used to measure fair value are unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and reflect the use of significant management judgment. These values are generally determined using pricing models for which the assumptions utilize management’s estimates of market participant assumptions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Company’s valuation of cash and cash equivalents is a Level 1 measurement. The Company’s oil price swap agreements are not traded on a public exchange. Their value is determined utilizing a discounted cash flow model based on inputs that are readily available in public markets and, accordingly, the valuation of these swap agreements is categorized as a Level 2 measurement. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of March 31, 2015, the Company's financial assets accounted for at fair value were comprised of cash held in bank accounts, a Level 1 measurement. As of March 31, 2015, the Company’s other financial instruments, comprised solely of its fixed rate debt, had a carrying value of $1.4 billion and a fair value of $963.4 million. The fair market value of the Company’s fixed rate debt was based on quoted prices as of March 31, 2015, a Level 2 measurement. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings Per Share | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic earnings per share is determined without the effect of any outstanding potentially dilutive stock options or PSUs and diluted earnings per share is determined with the effect of outstanding stock options and PSUs that are potentially dilutive. Unvested share-based payment awards containing nonforfeitable rights to dividends are considered to be participatory securities and are included in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. PSUs represent the right to receive a number of shares of the Company’s common stock that may range from zero to up to three times the number of PSUs granted on the award date based on the achievement of certain performance measures during a performance period. The number of potentially dilutive shares related to PSUs is based on the number of shares, if any, which would be issuable at the end of the respective period, assuming that date was the end of the contingency period. The treasury stock method is used to measure the dilutive effect of PSUs. Basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 were determined as follows: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loss | Shares | Per | Income | Shares | Per | ||||||||||||||||||||
Share | Share | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (78,502 | ) | $ | 1,165 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Income allocable to unvested stock grants | — | (139 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic net income (loss) attributable to common stock | $ | (78,502 | ) | 46,027 | $ | (1.71 | ) | $ | 1,026 | 46,599 | $ | 0.02 | |||||||||||||
Effect of dilutive securities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock options | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Performance share units | — | — | — | 150 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted net income (loss) attributable to common stock | $ | (78,502 | ) | 46,027 | $ | (1.71 | ) | $ | 1,026 | 46,749 | $ | 0.02 | |||||||||||||
At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, 1,497,219 and 1,207,527 shares of restricted stock, respectively, are included in common stock outstanding as such shares have a nonforfeitable right to participate in any dividends that might be declared and have the right to vote on matters submitted to the Company’s stockholders. Weighted average shares of unvested restricted stock outstanding during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 were as follows: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unvested restricted stock | 1,166 | 1,113 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Options to purchase common stock and PSUs that were outstanding and that were excluded as anti-dilutive from the determination of diluted earnings per share are as follows: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands except per share/unit data) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average stock options | 111 | 115 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average exercise price per share | $ | 32.95 | $ | 32.9 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average performance share units | 111 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average grant date fair value per unit | $ | 9.13 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the excluded options that were anti-dilutive were at exercise prices in excess of the average stock price. All stock options and unvested PSUs were anti-dilutive to earnings and excluded from weighted average shares used in the computation of earnings per share in the three months ended March 31, 2015 due to the net loss in the period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Supplementary Information With Respect to the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
For the purpose of the consolidated statements of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company’s cash investments consisted of cash held in bank accounts. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The following is a summary of cash payments made for interest and income taxes: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cash Payments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest payments | $ | 2,093 | $ | 1,794 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax payments | $ | 11 | $ | 1,408 | |||||||||||||||||||||
The Company capitalizes interest on its unevaluated oil and gas property costs during periods when it is conducting exploration activity on this acreage. The Company capitalized interest of $0.9 million and $2.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and March 31, 2014 which reduced interest expense. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Recent accounting pronouncements | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) ("ASU 2014-09"), which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under existing generally accepted accounting principles. This new standard is based upon the principal that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts. ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is not permitted and entities have the option of using either a full retrospective or modified approach to adopt ASU 2014-09. The Company is currently evaluating the new guidance and has not determined the impact this standard may have on its financial statements or decided upon the method of adoption. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern ("ASU 2014-15"). ASU 2014-15 provides guidance about management's responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern and sets rules for how this information should be disclosed in the financial statements. ASU 2014-15 is effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016 and interim periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect adoption of ASU 2014-15 to have any impact on its consolidated financial condition or results of operations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Interest-Imputation of Interest, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs ("ASU 2015-03"). ASU 2015-03 requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability. ASU 2015-03 is effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2015 and interim periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect adoption of ASU 2015-03 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial condition or results of operations. |
Stockholders_Equity
Stockholders' Equity | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2015 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Stockholders' Equity | (2) STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY – |
The Company paid dividends of $6.0 million to its common stockholders during the three months ended March 31, 2014. No dividends were paid in the first quarter of 2015. In 2013, the Board of Directors approved an open market share repurchase plan which permits the Company to repurchase up to $100.0 million of its common stock on the open market. The Company did not make any purchases under this plan during the three months ended March 31, 2015 or 2014, and future repurchases under this plan are limited under the terms of the Company’s debt. |
LongTerm_Debt
Long-Term Debt | 3 Months Ended | |||
Mar. 31, 2015 | ||||
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||
Long-Term Debt | (3) LONG-TERM DEBT – | |||
At March 31, 2015, long-term debt was comprised of: | ||||
(In thousands) | ||||
73⁄4 % Senior Notes due 2019 | $ | 404,691 | ||
10 % Senior Secured Notes due 2020 | 700,000 | |||
91⁄2% Senior Notes due 2020 | 288,962 | |||
$ | 1,393,653 | |||
In March 2015, Comstock issued $700.0 million of 10% senior secured notes (the “Secured Notes”) which are due on March 15, 2020. Interest on the Secured Notes is payable semi-annually on each March 15 and September 15. Net proceeds from the issuance of the Secured Notes of $684.0 million were used to retire the Company’s bank credit facility and for general corporate purposes. Comstock also has outstanding (i) $400.0 million of 7¾% senior notes (the “2019 Notes”) which are due on April 1, 2019 and bear interest which is payable semi-annually on each April 1 and October 1 and (ii) $298.0 million of 9½% senior notes (the “2020 Notes”) which are due on June 15, 2020 and bear interest which is payable semi-annually on each June 15 and December 15. The Secured Notes are secured on a first-priority basis equally and ratably with the Company’s revolving credit facility described below, subject to payment priorities in favor of the revolving credit facility by the collateral securing the revolving credit facility, which consists of, among other things, at least 80% of the Company's and its subsidiaries' oil and gas properties. The Secured Notes, the 2019 Notes and the 2020 Notes are general obligations of Comstock and are guaranteed by all of Comstock’s subsidiaries. Such subsidiary guarantors are 100% owned and all of the guarantees are full and unconditional and joint and several obligations. There are no restrictions on the ability of Comstock to obtain funds from its subsidiaries through dividends or loans. As of March 31, 2015, Comstock had no material assets or operations which are independent of its subsidiaries. | ||||
During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company purchased $2.0 million in principal amount of the 2020 Notes for $0.9 million. The gain of $1.0 million recognized on the purchase of the 2020 Notes and the loss resulting from the write-off of deferred loan costs associated with the Company's bank credit facility of $3.7 million are included in the net loss on extinguishment of debt which is reported as a component of other income (loss). | ||||
In connection with the issuance of the Secured Notes, Comstock entered into a new $50.0 million revolving credit facility with Bank of Montreal and Bank of America, N.A. The revolving credit facility is a four year credit commitment that matures on March 4, 2019. Indebtedness under the revolving credit facility is guaranteed by all of the Company’s subsidiaries and is secured by substantially all of Comstock’s and its subsidiaries’ assets. Borrowings under the revolving credit facility bear interest, at Comstock’s option, at either (1) LIBOR plus 2.5% or (2) the base rate (which is the higher of the administrative agent’s prime rate, the federal funds rate plus 0.5% or 30 day LIBOR plus 1.0%) plus 1.5%. A commitment fee of 0.5% per annum is payable quarterly on the unused credit line. The revolving credit facility contains covenants that, among other things, restrict the payment of cash dividends and repurchases of common stock, limit the amount of additional debt that Comstock may incur and limit the Company’s ability to make certain loans, investments and divestitures. The only financial covenants are the maintenance of a current ratio of at least 1.0 to 1.0 and the maintenance of an asset coverage ratio of proved reserves to total debt outstanding under the revolving credit facility of at least 2.5 to 1.0. The Company was in compliance with these covenants as of March 31, 2015. |
Commitments_and_Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2015 | |
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Commitments and Contingencies | (4) Commitments and Contingencies – |
From time to time, Comstock is involved in certain litigation that arises in the normal course of its operations. The Company records a loss contingency for these matters when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. The Company does not believe the resolution of these matters will have a material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations. | |
In connection with its exploration and development activities, the Company contracts for drilling rigs. As of March 31, 2015, the Company had commitments for contracted drilling services through November, 2015 of $6.3 million. | |
The Company has entered into natural gas transportation and treating agreements through July 2019. Maximum commitments under these transportation agreements as of March 31, 2015 totaled $9.7 million. |
Summary_of_Significant_Account1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basis of Presentation | Basis of Presentation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
In management’s opinion, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position of Comstock Resources, Inc. and subsidiaries (“Comstock” or the “Company”) as of March 31, 2015, the related results of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014. Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) are the same in all periods presented. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although Comstock believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in Comstock’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015 are not necessarily an indication of the results expected for the full year. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
These unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Comstock and its wholly-owned and controlled subsidiaries. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Property and Equipment | Property and Equipment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Company follows the successful efforts method of accounting for its oil and gas properties. Costs incurred to acquire oil and gas leasehold are capitalized. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unproved oil and gas properties are periodically assessed and any impairment in value is charged to exploration expense. The costs of unproved properties which are determined to be productive are transferred to oil and gas properties and amortized on an equivalent unit-of-production basis. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company recognized impairment charges in exploration expense of $40.4 million related to certain leases that the Company currently does not plan to develop. There were no impairments of unproved property during the three months ended March 31, 2014. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Company also assesses the need for an impairment of the costs capitalized for its oil and gas properties on a property basis. The Company recognized impairment charges of $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015. The Company did not recognize any impairment charges related to its oil and gas properties for the three months ended March 31, 2014. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
In January 2015, the Company purchased a 20% interest in an airplane that previously had been owned 80% by the Company and 20% by two executive officers of the Company. The purchase price for the 20% interest of $1.7 million was based on the then fair market value of the airplane determined by a third party. This related party transaction was approved by the Company’s audit committee and board of directors. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued Liabilities | Accrued Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued liabilities at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 consist of the following: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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March 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Accrued drilling costs | $ | 10,674 | $ | 26,269 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued interest | 27,501 | 9,011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued ad valorem taxes | 1,500 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued rig termination fees | 3,767 | 2,600 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Other accrued liabilities | 5,440 | 6,962 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 48,882 | $ | 44,842 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Reserve for Future Abandonment Costs | Reserve for Future Abandonment Costs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comstock’s asset retirement obligations relate to future plugging and abandonment expenses on its oil and gas properties and related facilities disposal. The following table summarizes the changes in Comstock’s total estimated liability during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Future abandonment costs – beginning of period | $ | 14,900 | $ | 14,534 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Accretion expense | 198 | 196 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
New wells placed on production | 213 | 370 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Liabilities settled and assets disposed of | — | (12 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Future abandonment costs — end of period | $ | 15,311 | $ | 15,088 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities | Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comstock periodically uses swaps, floors and collars to hedge oil and natural gas prices and interest rates. Swaps are settled monthly based on differences between the prices specified in the instruments and the settlement prices of futures contracts. Generally, when the applicable settlement price is less than the price specified in the contract, Comstock receives a settlement from the counterparty based on the difference multiplied by the volume or amounts hedged. Similarly, when the applicable settlement price exceeds the price specified in the contract, Comstock pays the counterparty based on the difference. Comstock generally receives a settlement from the counterparty for floors when the applicable settlement price is less than the price specified in the contract, which is based on the difference multiplied by the volumes hedged. For collars, generally Comstock receives a settlement from the counterparty when the settlement price is below the floor and pays a settlement to the counterparty when the settlement price exceeds the cap. No settlement occurs when the settlement price falls between the floor and cap. All of the Company’s derivative financial instruments are used for risk management purposes and by policy none are held for trading or speculative purposes. Comstock minimizes credit risk to counterparties of its derivative financial instruments through formal credit policies, monitoring procedures, and diversification. All of Comstock’s derivative financial instruments are with parties that are lenders under its bank credit facility. The Company is not required to provide any credit support to its counterparties other than cross collateralization with the assets securing its bank credit facility. None of the Company’s derivative financial instruments involve payment or receipt of premiums. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of March 31, 2015, the Company had no outstanding commodity derivatives. None of the Company's derivative contracts in 2014 were designated as cash flow hedges. The Company recognizes cash settlements and changes in the fair value of its derivative financial instruments as a single component of other income (expenses). The Company had losses of $4.9 million related to its oil swap agreements during the three months ended March 31, 2014. Cash settlements on derivative financial instruments were payments of $1.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-Based Compensation | Stock-Based Compensation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comstock accounts for employee stock-based compensation under the fair value method. Compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized over the award vesting period. During the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recognized $1.9 million and $2.3 million, respectively, of stock-based compensation expense within general and administrative expenses related to awards of restricted stock and performance stock units to its employees and directors. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company granted 845,899 shares of restricted stock with a grant date fair value of $4.6 million or $5.49 per share to its employees. The fair value of each restricted share on the date of grant is equal to its market price. As of March 31, 2015, Comstock had 1,497,219 shares of unvested restricted stock outstanding at a weighted average grant date fair value of $10.98 per share. Total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock grants of $9.1 million as of March 31, 2015 is expected to be recognized over a period of 2.1 years. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company granted 471,249 performance share units (“PSUs”) with a grant date fair value of $2.1 million or $4.38 per unit to its employees. As of March 31, 2015, Comstock had 669,604 PSUs outstanding at a weighted average grant date fair value of $9.13 per unit. The number of shares of common stock to be issued related to the PSUs is based on the Company’s stock price performance as compared to its peers which could result in the issuance of anywhere from zero to 1,400,173 shares of common stock. Total unrecognized compensation cost related to these grants of $3.7 million as of March 31, 2015 is expected to be recognized over a period of 2.3 years. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of March 31, 2015, Comstock had outstanding options to purchase 104,150 shares of common stock at a weighted average exercise price of $32.95 per share. All of the stock options were exercisable and there were no unrecognized compensation costs related to the stock options as of March 31, 2015. No stock options were exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2015 or 2014. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income Taxes | Income Taxes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The following is an analysis of consolidated income tax expense (benefit): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Current provision | $ | 63 | $ | 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred provision (benefit) | (41,691 | ) | 674 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes | $ | (41,628 | ) | $ | 688 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes are provided to reflect the future tax consequences or benefits of differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements using enacted tax rates. The difference between the Company’s effective tax rate and the 35% federal statutory rate is mainly caused by non-deductible stock compensation and state taxes. The impact of these items varies based upon the Company's projected full year income or loss and the jurisdictions that are expected to generate the projected income and/or losses. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The difference between the Company’s customary rate of 35% and the effective tax rate on income before income taxes is due to the following: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Tax at statutory rate | 35 | % | 35 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
Tax effect of: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nondeductible stock-based compensation | (0.2 | ) | 1.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Other | (0.1 | ) | 0.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Effective tax rate | 34.7 | % | 37.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
The Company’s federal income tax returns for the years subsequent to December 31, 2010, remain subject to examination. The Company’s income tax returns in major state income tax jurisdictions remain subject to examination from various periods subsequent to December 31, 2009. A state tax return in one state jurisdiction is currently under review. The Company has evaluated the preliminary findings in this jurisdiction and believes it is more likely than not that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements. The Company currently believes that all other significant filing positions are highly certain and that all of its other significant income tax positions and deductions would be sustained under audit or the final resolution would not have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements. Therefore, the Company has not established any significant reserves for uncertain tax positions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair Value Measurements | Fair Value Measurements | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Company holds or has held certain items that are required to be measured at fair value. These include cash and cash equivalents held in bank accounts and derivative financial instruments in the form of oil price swap agreements. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. A three-level hierarchy is followed for disclosure to show the extent and level of judgment used to estimate fair value measurements: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Level 1 – Inputs used to measure fair value are unadjusted quoted prices that are available in active markets for the identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Level 2 – Inputs used to measure fair value, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date through correlation with market data, including quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets and quoted prices in markets that are not active. Level 2 also includes assets and liabilities that are valued using models or other pricing methodologies that do not require significant judgment since the input assumptions used in the models, such as interest rates and volatility factors, are corroborated by readily observable data from actively quoted markets for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Level 3 – Inputs used to measure fair value are unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and reflect the use of significant management judgment. These values are generally determined using pricing models for which the assumptions utilize management’s estimates of market participant assumptions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Company’s valuation of cash and cash equivalents is a Level 1 measurement. The Company’s oil price swap agreements are not traded on a public exchange. Their value is determined utilizing a discounted cash flow model based on inputs that are readily available in public markets and, accordingly, the valuation of these swap agreements is categorized as a Level 2 measurement. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of March 31, 2015, the Company's financial assets accounted for at fair value were comprised of cash held in bank accounts, a Level 1 measurement. As of March 31, 2015, the Company’s other financial instruments, comprised solely of its fixed rate debt, had a carrying value of $1.4 billion and a fair value of $963.4 million. The fair market value of the Company’s fixed rate debt was based on quoted prices as of March 31, 2015, a Level 2 measurement. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings Per Share | Earnings Per Share | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic earnings per share is determined without the effect of any outstanding potentially dilutive stock options or PSUs and diluted earnings per share is determined with the effect of outstanding stock options and PSUs that are potentially dilutive. Unvested share-based payment awards containing nonforfeitable rights to dividends are considered to be participatory securities and are included in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. PSUs represent the right to receive a number of shares of the Company’s common stock that may range from zero to up to three times the number of PSUs granted on the award date based on the achievement of certain performance measures during a performance period. The number of potentially dilutive shares related to PSUs is based on the number of shares, if any, which would be issuable at the end of the respective period, assuming that date was the end of the contingency period. The treasury stock method is used to measure the dilutive effect of PSUs. Basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 were determined as follows: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loss | Shares | Per | Income | Shares | Per | ||||||||||||||||||||
Share | Share | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (78,502 | ) | $ | 1,165 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Income allocable to unvested stock grants | — | (139 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic net income (loss) attributable to common stock | $ | (78,502 | ) | 46,027 | $ | (1.71 | ) | $ | 1,026 | 46,599 | $ | 0.02 | |||||||||||||
Effect of dilutive securities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock options | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Performance share units | — | — | — | 150 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted net income (loss) attributable to common stock | $ | (78,502 | ) | 46,027 | $ | (1.71 | ) | $ | 1,026 | 46,749 | $ | 0.02 | |||||||||||||
At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, 1,497,219 and 1,207,527 shares of restricted stock, respectively, are included in common stock outstanding as such shares have a nonforfeitable right to participate in any dividends that might be declared and have the right to vote on matters submitted to the Company’s stockholders. Weighted average shares of unvested restricted stock outstanding during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 were as follows: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Unvested restricted stock | 1,166 | 1,113 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Options to purchase common stock and PSUs that were outstanding and that were excluded as anti-dilutive from the determination of diluted earnings per share are as follows: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Weighted average stock options | 111 | 115 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average exercise price per share | $ | 32.95 | $ | 32.9 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average performance share units | 111 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average grant date fair value per unit | $ | 9.13 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the excluded options that were anti-dilutive were at exercise prices in excess of the average stock price. All stock options and unvested PSUs were anti-dilutive to earnings and excluded from weighted average shares used in the computation of earnings per share in the three months ended March 31, 2015 due to the net loss in the period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Supplementary Information With Respect to the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | Supplementary Information With Respect to the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
For the purpose of the consolidated statements of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company’s cash investments consisted of cash held in bank accounts. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The following is a summary of cash payments made for interest and income taxes: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cash Payments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest payments | $ | 2,093 | $ | 1,794 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax payments | $ | 11 | $ | 1,408 | |||||||||||||||||||||
The Company capitalizes interest on its unevaluated oil and gas property costs during periods when it is conducting exploration activity on this acreage. The Company capitalized interest of $0.9 million and $2.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and March 31, 2014 which reduced interest expense. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Recent Accounting Pronouncements | Recent accounting pronouncements | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) ("ASU 2014-09"), which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under existing generally accepted accounting principles. This new standard is based upon the principal that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts. ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is not permitted and entities have the option of using either a full retrospective or modified approach to adopt ASU 2014-09. The Company is currently evaluating the new guidance and has not determined the impact this standard may have on its financial statements or decided upon the method of adoption. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern ("ASU 2014-15"). ASU 2014-15 provides guidance about management's responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern and sets rules for how this information should be disclosed in the financial statements. ASU 2014-15 is effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016 and interim periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect adoption of ASU 2014-15 to have any impact on its consolidated financial condition or results of operations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Interest-Imputation of Interest, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs ("ASU 2015-03"). ASU 2015-03 requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability. ASU 2015-03 is effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2015 and interim periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect adoption of ASU 2015-03 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial condition or results of operations. |
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary of Accrued Liabilities | Accrued liabilities at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 consist of the following: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued drilling costs | $ | 10,674 | $ | 26,269 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued interest | 27,501 | 9,011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued ad valorem taxes | 1,500 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued rig termination fees | 3,767 | 2,600 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Other accrued liabilities | 5,440 | 6,962 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 48,882 | $ | 44,842 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary of Changes in Reserve for Future Abandonment Costs | The following table summarizes the changes in Comstock’s total estimated liability during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Future abandonment costs – beginning of period | $ | 14,900 | $ | 14,534 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Accretion expense | 198 | 196 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
New wells placed on production | 213 | 370 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Liabilities settled and assets disposed of | — | (12 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Future abandonment costs — end of period | $ | 15,311 | $ | 15,088 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | The following is an analysis of consolidated income tax expense (benefit): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current provision | $ | 63 | $ | 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred provision (benefit) | (41,691 | ) | 674 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes | $ | (41,628 | ) | $ | 688 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Difference Between Customary Rate and Effective Tax Rate on Income Before Income Taxes Due | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The difference between the Company’s customary rate of 35% and the effective tax rate on income before income taxes is due to the following: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tax at statutory rate | 35 | % | 35 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
Tax effect of: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nondeductible stock-based compensation | (0.2 | ) | 1.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Other | (0.1 | ) | 0.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Effective tax rate | 34.7 | % | 37.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share | Basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 were determined as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loss | Shares | Per | Income | Shares | Per | ||||||||||||||||||||
Share | Share | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (78,502 | ) | $ | 1,165 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Income allocable to unvested stock grants | — | (139 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic net income (loss) attributable to common stock | $ | (78,502 | ) | 46,027 | $ | (1.71 | ) | $ | 1,026 | 46,599 | $ | 0.02 | |||||||||||||
Effect of dilutive securities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock options | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Performance share units | — | — | — | 150 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted net income (loss) attributable to common stock | $ | (78,502 | ) | 46,027 | $ | (1.71 | ) | $ | 1,026 | 46,749 | $ | 0.02 | |||||||||||||
Weighted Average Shares of Unvested Restricted Stock | Weighted average shares of unvested restricted stock outstanding during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 were as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unvested restricted stock | 1,166 | 1,113 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stock Stock Options Excluded as Anti-Dilutive from Determination of Diluted Earnings Per Share | Options to purchase common stock and PSUs that were outstanding and that were excluded as anti-dilutive from the determination of diluted earnings per share are as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands except per share/unit data) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average stock options | 111 | 115 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average exercise price per share | $ | 32.95 | $ | 32.9 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average performance share units | 111 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average grant date fair value per unit | $ | 9.13 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Cash Payments Made for Interest and Income Taxes | The following is a summary of cash payments made for interest and income taxes: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash Payments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest payments | $ | 2,093 | $ | 1,794 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax payments | $ | 11 | $ | 1,408 | |||||||||||||||||||||
LongTerm_Debt_Tables
Long-Term Debt (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | |||
Mar. 31, 2015 | ||||
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||
Long-Term Debt | At March 31, 2015, long-term debt was comprised of: | |||
(In thousands) | ||||
73⁄4 % Senior Notes due 2019 | $ | 404,691 | ||
10 % Senior Secured Notes due 2020 | 700,000 | |||
91⁄2% Senior Notes due 2020 | 288,962 | |||
$ | 1,393,653 | |||
Summary_of_Significant_Account3
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information 1 (Detail) (USD $) | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | |
Jan. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 | |
ExecutiveOfficers | |||
Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||
Impairment charges for unevaluated properties | $40,400,000 | $0 | |
Impairment charges related to oil and gas properties | 400,000 | 0 | |
Acquired interest in corporate airplane | 20.00% | 20.00% | |
Pre-Acquisition Company interest in corporate airplane | 80.00% | ||
Number of executive officers | 2 | ||
Pre-Acquisition executive officers interest in corporate airplane | 20.00% | ||
Consideration paid for interest in corporate airplane | 1,700,000 | ||
Total gains (losses) on oil price swaps | -4,900,000 | ||
(Payments) receipts on derivative financial instruments | -1,300,000 | ||
Commodity Derivatives | |||
Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||
Derivative financial instruments | $0 |
Summary_of_Significant_Account4
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Accrued Liabilities (Detail) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract] | ||
Accrued drilling costs | $10,674 | $26,269 |
Accrued interest | 27,501 | 9,011 |
Accrued ad valorem taxes | 1,500 | |
Accrued rig termination fees | 3,767 | 2,600 |
Other accrued liabilities | 5,440 | 6,962 |
Total accrued expenses | $48,882 | $44,842 |
Summary_of_Significant_Account5
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Changes in Reserve for Future Abandonment Costs (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 |
Asset Retirement Obligations Noncurrent [Abstract] | ||
Future abandonment costs – beginning of period | $14,900 | $14,534 |
Accretion expense | 198 | 196 |
New wells placed on production | 213 | 370 |
Liabilities settled and assets disposed of | -12 | |
Future abandonment costs — end of period | $15,311 | $15,088 |
Summary_of_Significant_Account6
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information 2 (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||
Stock-based compensation expense recognized | $1,892,000 | $2,263,000 | |
Restricted Stock | |||
Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||
Number of shares granted | 845,899 | ||
Restricted stock grant date fair value | 4,600,000 | ||
Grant date fair value of share units, per unit | $5.49 | ||
Shares of unvested restricted stock outstanding | 1,497,219 | 1,207,527 | |
Weighted average grant date fair value of stock grants per share | $10.98 | ||
Unrecognized compensation cost | 9,100,000 | ||
Period in which compensation cost expected to be recognized | 2 years 1 month 6 days | ||
Potential Performance Shares | |||
Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||
Unrecognized compensation cost | 3,700,000 | ||
Period in which compensation cost expected to be recognized | 2 years 3 months 18 days | ||
Number of units granted | 471,249 | ||
Performance units grant date fair value | 2,100,000 | ||
Grant date fair value of share units, per unit | 4.38 | ||
Number of performance stock units ("PSUs") outstanding | 669,604 | ||
Weighted average grant date fair value of PSUs per unit | 9.13 | ||
Potential Performance Shares | Minimum | |||
Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||
Common stock, shares, potentially issuable in exchange for Share Units | 0 | ||
Potential Performance Shares | Maximum | |||
Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||
Common stock, shares, potentially issuable in exchange for Share Units | 1,400,173 | ||
Stock Options | |||
Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||
Unrecognized compensation cost | 0 | ||
Number of Options Outstanding | 104,150 | ||
Weighted average exercise price | $32.95 | ||
Number of option, Exercised | 0 | 0 | |
General and Administrative Expense | |||
Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||
Stock-based compensation expense recognized | $1,900,000 | $2,300,000 |
Summary_of_Significant_Account7
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Current provision | $63 | $14 |
Deferred provision (benefit) | -41,691 | 674 |
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes | ($41,628) | $688 |
Summary_of_Significant_Account8
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information 3 (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Jurisdictions | |||
Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||
Customary rate | 35.00% | 35.00% | |
State jurisdiction currently under review | 1 | ||
Long-term debt, including current portion, Carrying Value | $1,393,653,000 | ||
Performance multiplier, minimum | 0.00% | ||
Performance multiplier, maximum | 300.00% | ||
Interest costs, capitalized during period | 900,000 | 2,200,000 | |
Restricted Stock | |||
Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||
Shares of unvested restricted stock outstanding | 1,497,219 | 1,207,527 | |
Fixed Rate Debt | |||
Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||
Long-term debt, including current portion, Carrying Value | 1,400,000,000 | ||
Level 2 | Fixed Rate Debt | |||
Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||
Long-term debt, including current portion, Fair Value | $963,400,000 |
Summary_of_Significant_Account9
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Difference Between Customary Rate and Effective Tax Rate on Income Before Income Taxes Due (Detail) | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Tax at statutory rate | 35.00% | 35.00% |
Tax effect of: | ||
Nondeductible stock-based compensation | -0.20% | 1.70% |
Other | -0.10% | 0.40% |
Effective tax rate | 34.70% | 37.10% |
Recovered_Sheet1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | ||
Net income (loss) | ($78,502) | $1,165 |
Income allocable to unvested stock grants | -139 | |
Basic net income (loss) attributable to common stock | -78,502 | 1,026 |
Effect of dilutive securities: Stock options | 0 | 0 |
Effect of dilutive securities: Performance share units | 0 | 0 |
Diluted net income (loss) attributable to common stock | ($78,502) | $1,026 |
Basic net income (loss) attributable to common stock, Shares | 46,027 | 46,599 |
Effect of dilutive securities: Stock options, Shares | 0 | 0 |
Effect of dilutive securities: Performance share units, Shares | 0 | 150 |
Diluted net income (loss) attributable to common stock, Shares | 46,027 | 46,749 |
Basic net income (loss) attributable to common stock, Per Share | ($1.71) | $0.02 |
Diluted net income (loss) attributable to common stock, Per Share | ($1.71) | $0.02 |
Recovered_Sheet2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Weighted Average Shares of Unvested Restricted Stock (Detail) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 |
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract] | ||
Unvested restricted stock | 1,166 | 1,113 |
Recovered_Sheet3
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Common Stock Stock Options Excluded as Anti-Dilutive from Determination of Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 |
EquityUnit | ||
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | ||
Weighted average stock options | 111 | 115 |
Weighted average exercise price per share | $32.95 | $32.90 |
Weighted average performance share units | 111,000 | |
Weighted average grant date fair value per unit | 9.13 |
Recovered_Sheet4
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Cash Payments Made for Interest and Income Taxes (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 |
Cash Payments: | ||
Interest payments | $2,093 | $1,794 |
Income tax payments | $11 | $1,408 |
Stockholders_Equity_Additional
Stockholders' Equity - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |||
Dividend paid | $0 | $6,000,000 | |
Approved amount for open market repurchase of common stock | 100,000,000 | ||
Stock Purchased Under Open Market Amount | $0 | $0 |
LongTerm_Debt_LongTerm_Debt_De
Long-Term Debt - Long-Term Debt (Detail) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2015 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Long-term Debt | $1,393,653 |
7 3/4% Senior Notes due 2019 | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Long-term Debt | 404,691 |
10 % Senior Secured Notes due 2020 | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Long-term Debt | 700,000 |
9 1/2% Senior Notes due 2020 | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Long-term Debt | $288,962 |
LongTerm_Debt_LongTerm_Debt_Pa
Long-Term Debt - Long-Term Debt (Parenthetical) (Detail) | Mar. 31, 2015 |
7 3/4% Senior Notes due 2019 | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Interest rate on senior notes | 7.75% |
10 % Senior Secured Notes due 2020 | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Interest rate on senior notes | 10.00% |
9 1/2% Senior Notes due 2020 | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Interest rate on senior notes | 9.50% |
LongTerm_Debt_Additional_Infor
Long-Term Debt - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Minimum percentage of oil and gas properties used as collateral against Secured Notes and credit facility | 80.00% |
Gains losses on extinguishment of debt | $3.70 |
10 % Senior Secured Notes due 2020 | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Debt instrument outstanding, value | 700 |
Interest rate on senior notes | 10.00% |
Maturity of senior notes | 15-Mar-20 |
Net proceeds from issuance of debt | 684 |
Frequency of interest payments | semi-annually on each March 15 and September 15 |
7 3/4% Senior Notes due 2019 | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Debt instrument outstanding, value | 400 |
Interest rate on senior notes | 7.75% |
Maturity of senior notes | 1-Apr-19 |
Frequency of interest payments | semi-annually on each April 1 and October 1 |
9 1/2% Senior Notes due 2020 | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Debt instrument outstanding, value | 298 |
Interest rate on senior notes | 9.50% |
Maturity of senior notes | 15-Jun-20 |
Frequency of interest payments | semi-annually on each June 15 and December 15 |
Principal amount of notes repurchased | 2 |
Payment for repurchase of notes | 0.9 |
Gain on repurchased amount of notes | $1 |
Bank credit facility | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Ownership percentage of guarantor subsidiary | 100.00% |
LongTerm_Debt_Additional_Infor1
Long-Term Debt - Additional Information 1 (Detail) (Bank credit facility, USD $) | 3 Months Ended |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 |
Bank credit facility | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Bank credit facility | $50 |
Line of credit facility commitment term (in years) | 4 years |
Maturity of credit facility | 4-Mar-19 |
Spread rate over LIBOR for interest rate on credit facility | 2.50% |
Stated percentage over federal funds rate to calculate base rate | 0.50% |
Stated percentage over 30 day LIBOR to calculate base rate | 1.00% |
Spread rate over base rate for interest rate on credit facility | 1.50% |
Commitment fee on unused borrowing base | 0.50% |
Current ratio | 100.00% |
Asset coverage ratio | 250.00% |
Commitments_and_Contingencies_
Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 |
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Commitments for contracted drilling services | $6.30 |
Contract term related to drilling services | through November, 2015 |
Natural gas transportation and treating agreements | through July 2019 |
Maximum commitments under natural gas transportation and treating agreements | $9.70 |