Exhibit 99.1
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FOR RELEASE | | | | FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT |
July 25, 2007 | | | | Scott Schroeder (281) 589-4993 |
Cabot Oil & Gas Reports Second Quarter Financial Results and
Double-digit Pro-forma Production Growth
HOUSTON, July 25, 2007 - Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation today announced second quarter net income of $41.4 million, or $0.43 per share, along with cash flow from operations of $105.9 million and discretionary cash flow of $112.5 million. “These results compare to last year’s record second quarter that included higher commodity prices and flush production from several new wells related to the south Louisiana and offshore assets that were sold in the third quarter of 2006,” said Dan O. Dinges, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. Net income in the 2006 second quarter was $46.9 million, or $0.48 per share, while cash flow from operations totaled $114.4 million and discretionary cash flow was $111.6 million.
Equivalent production levels in the second quarter grew 13 percent from last year’s second quarter with all regions making advances, excluding the benefit of the south Louisiana and offshore production in 2006. “The Company produced 21.2 Bcfe in the 2007 second quarter on the strength of a very successful (98% success rate) organic drilling program,” stated Dinges. “When including the sold production for 2006, the Company produced 23.5 Bcfe in last year’s second quarter.”
The Company’s second quarter natural gas price realization benefited from its hedges, adding $0.66 per Mcf, resulting in a $7.24 per Mcf realization for the quarter. This price realization was 7 percent above the comparable 2006 level. Realized oil prices were $61.98 per barrel, 9 percent below the comparable period last year.
Expense levels were generally in line with guidance levels with a slight increase in operating cost and an increase in DD&A, which included a $2.4 million pre-tax increase in amortization of unproved property related to the Company’s leasehold. “The DD&A guidance has been adjusted to reflect this increase going forward,” commented Dinges. The balance sheet remains strong with an 18.5 percent net debt to total adjusted capitalization rate at quarter’s end.
Year-to-date
In the six months ended June 30, 2007, Cabot reported net income of $89.9 million, or $0.93 per share compared to $100.0 million or $1.03 per share last year. The cash flow comparisons included cash flow from operations of $241.8 million in 2007 versus $269.4 million in 2006, while discretionary cash flow was $219.3 million in 2007, compared to $229.5 million in 2006.
Lower realized commodity prices and lower production volumes were the drivers of the results. “Clearly asset sales are going to affect comparisons,” commented Dinges. “However, the equivalent pro-forma (or production from the ongoing reserve portfolio) volume comparisons highlight a 19 percent year-over-year increase and solidify our guidance of 12 to 18 percent for the year.” The absolute comparison for year-to-date production is 42.2 Bcfe in 2007 versus 44.8 Bcfe in 2006.
Selected Items
Both the 2007 second quarter and the year-to-date figures were positively impacted by a non-cash gain on sale of assets. The non-cash gain on sale of assets, shown in detail in an attached table, had a $0.03 per share positive impact to net income for the second quarter and, combined with a first quarter gain on sale, an $0.08 per share pickup for the six-month year-to-date period. “These all related to small asset packages, which were yet to be closed from last year’s south Louisiana and offshore sale,” said Dinges.
Conference Call
Listen in live to Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation’s second quarter financial and operating results discussion with financial analysts on Thursday, July 26, at 9:30 a.m. EDT (8:30 a.m. CDT) atwww.cabotog.com. A teleconference replay will also be available at (800) 642-1687, (U.S./Canada) or (706) 645-9291 (International), pass code 4159414. The replay will be available through Saturday, July 28, 2007. The latest financial guidance, including the Company’s hedge positions, along with a replay of the web cast, which will be archived for one year, are available in the investor relations section of the Company’s website atwww.cabotog.com.
Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation, headquartered in Houston, Texas is a leading independent natural gas producer with substantial interests in the Gulf Coast, including Texas and Louisiana; the West, with the Rocky Mountains and Mid-Continent; the East and in Canada. For additional information, visit the Company’s Internet homepage atwww.cabotog.com.
The statements regarding future financial performance and results and the other statements which are not historical facts contained in this release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, market factors, the market price (including regional basis differentials) of natural gas and oil, results of future drilling and marketing activity, future production and costs, and other factors detailed in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings.
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CABOT OIL & GAS RESULTS — Page 4
OPERATING DATA
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| | Quarter Ended June 30, | | | Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
PRODUCED NATURAL GAS (Bcf) & OIL (MBbl) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Natural Gas | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
East | | | 6.2 | | | | 5.9 | | | | 12.0 | | | | 11.7 | |
Gulf Coast | | | 6.4 | | | | 8.7 | | | | 12.9 | | | | 15.9 | |
West | | | 6.4 | | | | 5.7 | | | | 12.8 | | | | 11.1 | |
Canada | | | 0.9 | | | | 0.6 | | | | 2.0 | | | | 1.1 | |
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Total | | | 19.9 | | | | 20.9 | | | | 39.7 | | | | 39.8 | |
Less: Production from properties sold in 2006(1) | | | — | | | | (3.3 | ) | | | — | | | | (6.3 | ) |
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Adjusted Total | | | 19.9 | | | | 17.6 | | | | 39.7 | | | | 33.5 | |
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Crude/Condensate/Ngl | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
East | | | 7 | | | | 6 | | | | 13 | | | | 13 | |
Gulf Coast | | | 161 | | | | 371 | | | | 309 | | | | 704 | |
West | | | 43 | | | | 57 | | | | 90 | | | | 113 | |
Canada | | | 4 | | | | 3 | | | | 10 | | | | 7 | |
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Total | | | 215 | | | | 437 | | | | 422 | | | | 837 | |
Less: Production from properties sold in 2006(1) | | | — | | | | (242 | ) | | | — | | | | (492 | ) |
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Adjusted Total | | | 215 | | | | 195 | | | | 422 | | | | 345 | |
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Equivalent Production (Bcfe) | | | 21.2 | | | | 23.5 | | | | 42.2 | | | | 44.8 | |
Less: Production from properties sold in 2006(1) | | | — | | | | (4.8 | ) | | | — | | | | (9.3 | ) |
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Adjusted Equivalent Production (Bcfe) | | | 21.2 | | | | 18.7 | | | | 42.2 | | | | 35.5 | |
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PRICES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Average Produced Gas Sales Price ($/Mcf) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
East | | $ | 7.86 | | | $ | 7.58 | | | $ | 7.97 | | | $ | 8.44 | |
Gulf Coast | | $ | 8.27 | | | $ | 7.00 | | | $ | 8.01 | | | $ | 7.55 | |
West | | $ | 6.02 | | | $ | 5.73 | | | $ | 6.26 | | | $ | 6.38 | |
Canada | | $ | 4.25 | | | $ | 5.63 | | | $ | 5.97 | | | $ | 6.68 | |
Total(2) | | $ | 7.24 | | | $ | 6.77 | | | $ | 7.33 | | | $ | 7.46 | |
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Crude/Condensate Price ($/Bbl) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
East | | $ | 59.41 | | | $ | 66.51 | | | $ | 56.60 | | | $ | 62.68 | |
Gulf Coast | | $ | 62.28 | | | $ | 68.58 | | | $ | 57.85 | | | $ | 65.17 | |
West | | $ | 62.76 | | | $ | 65.92 | | | $ | 58.33 | | | $ | 63.31 | |
Canada | | $ | 48.51 | | | $ | 84.24 | | | $ | 51.77 | | | $ | 65.15 | |
Total(2) | | $ | 61.98 | | | $ | 68.32 | | | $ | 57.76 | | | $ | 64.88 | |
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WELLS DRILLED | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gross | | | 122 | | | | 120 | | | | 222 | | | | 191 | |
Net | | | 111 | | | | 99 | | | | 203 | | | | 156 | |
Gross Success Rate | | | 98 | % | | | 97 | % | | | 98 | % | | | 97 | % |
(1) | These amounts relate to production associated with offshore and certain south Louisiana properties sold during the third quarter of 2006. |
(2) | These realized prices include the realized impact of derivative instrument settlements. |
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| | Quarter Ended June 30, | | Six Months Ended June 30, |
| | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2006 |
Realized Impacts to Gas Pricing | | $ | 0.66 | | $ | 0.34 | | $ | 0.77 | | $ | 0.22 |
Realized Impacts to Oil Pricing | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 0.43 | | $ | — |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
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| | Quarter Ended June 30, | | Six Months Ended June 30, |
| | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2006 |
Operating Revenues | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Natural Gas Production | | $ | 144,128 | | $ | 141,503 | | $ | 290,878 | | $ | 296,670 |
Brokered Natural Gas | | | 18,001 | | | 17,495 | | | 51,178 | | | 50,314 |
Crude Oil and Condensate | | | 13,263 | | | 29,668 | | | 24,205 | | | 53,848 |
Other | | | 440 | | | 2,128 | | | 1,144 | | | 4,730 |
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| | | 175,832 | | | 190,794 | | | 367,405 | | | 405,562 |
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Operating Expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brokered Natural Gas Cost | | | 16,051 | | | 15,397 | | | 44,750 | | | 44,642 |
Direct Operations-Field and Pipeline | | | 19,004 | | | 17,955 | | | 36,135 | | | 35,585 |
Exploration | | | 6,825 | | | 14,797 | | | 12,477 | | | 26,411 |
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization | | | 40,585 | | | 36,675 | | | 77,966 | | | 72,190 |
General and Administrative (excluding Stock-Based Compensation) | | | 8,904 | | | 9,363 | | | 20,549 | | | 18,729 |
Stock-Based Compensation(1) | | | 4,061 | | | 4,152 | | | 10,696 | | | 9,038 |
Taxes Other Than Income | | | 14,579 | | | 14,578 | | | 27,744 | | | 30,073 |
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| | | 110,009 | | | 112,917 | | | 230,317 | | | 236,668 |
Gain on Sale of Assets(2) | | | 4,422 | | | 4 | | | 12,342 | | | 211 |
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Income from Operations | | | 70,245 | | | 77,881 | | | 149,430 | | | 169,105 |
Interest Expense and Other | | | 3,619 | | | 6,023 | | | 7,543 | | | 12,173 |
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Income Before Income Taxes | | | 66,626 | | | 71,858 | | | 141,887 | | | 156,932 |
Income Tax Expense | | | 25,250 | | | 24,994 | | | 51,964 | | | 56,903 |
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Net Income | | $ | 41,376 | | $ | 46,864 | | $ | 89,923 | | $ | 100,029 |
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Net Earnings Per Share - Basic | | $ | 0.43 | | $ | 0.48 | | $ | 0.93 | | $ | 1.03 |
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding | | | 96,929 | | | 97,482 | | | 96,813 | | | 97,421 |
(1) | Includes the impact of the Company's performance share and restricted stock amortization as well as expense related to stock options and stock appreciation rights. |
(2) | Gain on Sale of Assets is primarily related to the sale in the third quarter of 2006 of offshore and certain south Louisiana properties. |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
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| | June 30, 2007 | | December 31, 2006 |
Assets | | | | | | |
Current Assets | | $ | 213,662 | | $ | 315,682 |
Property, Equipment and Other Assets | | | 1,721,258 | | | 1,487,897 |
Deferred Income Taxes | | | 34,341 | | | 30,912 |
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Total Assets | | $ | 1,969,261 | | $ | 1,834,491 |
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | | | | | | |
Current Liabilities | | $ | 236,111 | | $ | 251,027 |
Long-Term Debt, excluding Current Maturities | | | 235,000 | | | 220,000 |
Deferred Income Taxes | | | 394,569 | | | 347,430 |
Other Liabilities | | | 84,718 | | | 70,836 |
Stockholders' Equity | | | 1,018,863 | | | 945,198 |
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | | $ | 1,969,261 | | $ | 1,834,491 |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
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| | Quarter Ended June 30, | | | Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
Cash Flows From Operating Activities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Income | | $ | 41,376 | | | $ | 46,864 | | | $ | 89,923 | | | $ | 100,029 | |
Income Charges Not Requiring Cash | | | 45,032 | | | | 40,840 | | | | 89,583 | | | | 81,225 | |
Gain on Sale of Assets | | | (4,422 | ) | | | (4 | ) | | | (12,342 | ) | | | (211 | ) |
Deferred Income Tax Expense | | | 23,738 | | | | 9,139 | | | | 39,612 | | | | 22,032 | |
Changes in Assets and Liabilities | | | (4,689 | ) | | | 4,660 | | | | 28,600 | | | | 44,771 | |
Stock-Based Compensation Tax Benefit | | | (1,911 | ) | | | (1,945 | ) | | | (6,046 | ) | | | (4,897 | ) |
Exploration Expense | | | 6,825 | | | | 14,797 | | | | 12,477 | | | | 26,411 | |
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Net Cash Provided by Operations | | | 105,949 | | | | 114,351 | | | | 241,807 | | | | 269,360 | |
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Cash Flows From Investing Activities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital Expenditures | | | (158,183 | ) | | | (121,347 | ) | | | (271,931 | ) | | | (224,463 | ) |
Proceeds from Sale of Assets | | | 41 | | | | 34 | | | | 5,825 | | | | 575 | |
Exploration Expense | | | (6,825 | ) | | | (14,797 | ) | | | (12,477 | ) | | | (26,411 | ) |
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Net Cash Used in Investing | | | (164,967 | ) | | | (136,110 | ) | | | (278,583 | ) | | | (250,299 | ) |
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Cash Flows From Financing Activities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale of Common Stock Proceeds | | | 1,163 | | | | 1,502 | | | | 2,307 | | | | 2,564 | |
Net Increase in Debt | | | 25,000 | | | | 55,000 | | | | 15,000 | | | | 10,000 | |
Purchase of Treasury Stock | | | — | | | | (27,187 | ) | | | — | | | | (27,187 | ) |
Stock-Based Compensation Tax Benefit | | | 1,911 | | | | 1,945 | | | | 6,046 | | | | 4,897 | |
Dividends Paid | | | (2,907 | ) | | | (1,956 | ) | | | (4,840 | ) | | | (3,902 | ) |
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Net Cash Provided by / (Used in) Financing | | | 25,167 | | | | 29,304 | | | | 18,513 | | | | (13,628 | ) |
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Net (Decrease) / Increase in Cash and | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash Equivalents | | $ | (33,851 | ) | | $ | 7,545 | | | $ | (18,263 | ) | | $ | 5,433 | |
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Selected Item Review and Reconciliation of Net Income and Earnings Per Share
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
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| | Quarter Ended June 30, | | | Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
As Reported - Net Income | | $ | 41,376 | | | $ | 46,864 | | | $ | 89,923 | | | $ | 100,029 | |
Reversal of Selected Items, Net of Tax: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gain on Sale of Assets | | | (2,750 | ) | | | (2 | ) | | | (7,677 | ) | | | (131 | ) |
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Net Income Excluding Selected Items | | $ | 38,626 | | | $ | 46,862 | | | $ | 82,246 | | | $ | 99,898 | |
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As Reported - Net Earnings Per Share | | $ | 0.43 | | | $ | 0.48 | | | $ | 0.93 | | | $ | 1.03 | |
Per Share Impact of Reversing Selected Items | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
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Net Earnings Per Share Including Reversal of Selected Items | | $ | 0.40 | | | $ | 0.48 | | | $ | 0.85 | | | $ | 1.02 | |
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Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding | | | 96,929 | | | | 97,482 | | | | 96,813 | | | | 97,421 | |
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Discretionary Cash Flow Calculation and Reconciliation (In thousands) | |
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| | Quarter Ended June 30, | | | Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
Discretionary Cash Flow | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
As Reported - Net Income | | $ | 41,376 | | | $ | 46,864 | | | $ | 89,923 | | | $ | 100,029 | |
Plus / (Less): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income Charges Not Requiring Cash | | | 45,032 | | | | 40,840 | | | | 89,583 | | | | 81,225 | |
Gain on Sale of Assets | | | (4,422 | ) | | | (4 | ) | | | (12,342 | ) | | | (211 | ) |
Deferred Income Tax Expense | | | 23,738 | | | | 9,139 | | | | 39,612 | | | | 22,032 | |
Exploration Expense | | | 6,825 | | | | 14,797 | | | | 12,477 | | | | 26,411 | |
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Discretionary Cash Flow | | | 112,549 | | | | 111,636 | | | | 219,253 | | | | 229,486 | |
Changes in Assets and Liabilities | | | (4,689 | ) | | | 4,660 | | | | 28,600 | | | | 44,771 | |
Stock-Based Compensation Tax Benefit | | | (1,911 | ) | | | (1,945 | ) | | | (6,046 | ) | | | (4,897 | ) |
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Net Cash Provided by Operations | | $ | 105,949 | | | $ | 114,351 | | | $ | 241,807 | | | $ | 269,360 | |
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Net Debt Reconciliation
(In thousands)
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| | June 30, 2007 | | | December 31, 2006 | |
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt | | $ | 20,000 | | | $ | 20,000 | |
Long-Term Debt | | | 235,000 | | | | 220,000 | |
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Total Debt | | $ | 255,000 | | | $ | 240,000 | |
Stockholders' Equity | | | 1,018,863 | | | | 945,198 | |
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Total Capitalization | | $ | 1,273,863 | | | $ | 1,185,198 | |
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Total Debt | | $ | 255,000 | | | $ | 240,000 | |
Less: Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | (23,591 | ) | | | (41,854 | ) |
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Net Debt | | $ | 231,409 | | | $ | 198,146 | |
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Net Debt | | $ | 231,409 | | | $ | 198,146 | |
Stockholders' Equity | | | 1,018,863 | | | | 945,198 | |
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Total Adjusted Capitalization | | $ | 1,250,272 | | | $ | 1,143,344 | |
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Total Debt to Total Capitalization Ratio | | | 20.0 | % | | | 20.2 | % |
Less: Impact of Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 1.5 | % | | | 2.9 | % |
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Net Debt to Adjusted Capitalization Ratio | | | 18.5 | % | | | 17.3 | % |