EXHIBIT 99.1
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CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION POSTS STRONG RESULTS
FOR THE 2004 THIRD QUARTER AND
INCREASES PRODUCTION FORECASTS
FOR THE TWELFTH CONSECUTIVE QUARTER
COMPANY REPORTS 2004 THIRD QUARTER NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO
COMMON SHAREHOLDERS OF $86 MILLION ON REVENUE OF $630 MILLION
AND PRODUCTION OF 94.2 BCFE; EXCELLENT DRILLING RESULTS DRIVE PRODUCTION
FORECASTS HIGHER; COMPANY NOW SEES PRODUCTION GROWTH OF AT 33% IN 2004,
14% IN 2005 AND 8% IN 2006
PROVED RESERVES REACH 4.45 TCFE FROM RESERVE REPLACEMENT OF 789%
AT $1.02 PER MCFE;
PROVED RESERVES EXPECTED TO REACH 4.6 TCFE BY YEAR-END 2004,
5.0 TCFE BY YEAR-END 2005 AND 5.4 TCFE BY YEAR-END 2006
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, November 1, 2004 - Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE:
CHK) today reported its financial and operating results for the 2004 third
quarter. For the quarter, Chesapeake generated net income available to common
shareholders of $85.6 million ($0.29 per fully diluted common share), operating
cash flow of $353.4 million (defined as cash flow from operating activities
before changes in assets and liabilities) and ebitda of $361.3 million (defined
as income before income taxes, interest expense, and depreciation, depletion and
amortization expense) on revenue of $629.8 million.
The company's 2004 third quarter net income available to common shareholders
includes an unrealized after-tax mark-to-market loss of $24.8 million ($0.08 per
fully diluted common share) resulting from the company's oil and natural gas and
interest rate hedging programs. This item is typically excluded from analysts'
estimates.
If this item had been excluded, Chesapeake's net income to common shareholders
would have been $110.3 million ($0.37 per fully diluted common share) and ebitda
would have been $393.8 million. This item does not affect the calculation of
operating cash flow.
OIL AND NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION AND PROVED RESERVES AGAIN SET RECORDS;
RESERVE REPLACEMENT RATE OF 789% ACHIEVED AT ATTRACTIVE COST OF $1.02 PER MCFE
Production for the 2004 third quarter was 94.2 billion cubic feet of natural gas
equivalent (bcfe), an increase of 23.2 bcfe, or 33%, over the 71.0 bcfe produced
in the 2003 third quarter and an increase of 7.7 bcfe, or 9%, over the 86.5 bcfe
produced in the 2004 second quarter. The 23.2 bcfe increase in this year's third
quarter production over 2003 third quarter production consisted of approximately
9.3 bcfe (40%) generated from organic drillbit growth and approximately 13.9
bcfe (60%) generated from acquisitions. The company's 2004 third quarter
production exceeded its July 26, 2004 forecasted 2004 third quarter production
by 2.2 bcfe, or 2.4%, because of stronger than forecasted drilling results in
2004.
Chesapeake's annualized organic growth rate during the first three quarters of
2004 has been 13%, well above the company's previously forecasted organic growth
rate of 5% and among the best organic growth performances reported by public
mid- and large-cap E&P companies this year. In addition, the balance between
Chesapeake's growth through the drillbit and growth through acquisitions
reflects the continued successful execution of the company's successful growth
strategy. The company is projecting annual organic growth rates of 13% in 2004,
10% in 2005 and 8% in 2006. Total projected company production growth rates are
33% in 2004, 14% in 2005 and 8% in 2006.
Production in the 2004 third quarter of 94.2 bcfe was comprised of 83.2 billion
cubic feet of natural gas (bcf) (88% on a natural gas equivalent basis) and 1.83
million barrels of oil and natural gas liquids (mmbo) (12% on a natural gas
equivalent basis). Chesapeake's average daily production rate for the quarter
was 1,024 million cubic feet of natural gas equivalent production (mmcfe),
consisting of 905 mmcf of gas and 19,935 barrels of oil and natural gas liquids.
The 2004 third quarter was Chesapeake's 13th consecutive quarter of sequential
production growth. During these 13 quarters, Chesapeake's production has
increased 141%, for an average compounded quarterly growth rate of 7% and an
average compounded annual growth rate of 31%.
During the 2004 third quarter, the company replaced its 94.2 bcfe of production
with an internally estimated 744 bcfe of new proved reserves, for a reserve
replacement rate of 789% at a drilling and acquisition cost of $1.02 per mcfe.
Reserve replacement through the drillbit was 364 bcfe (including 91 bcfe from
performance revisions and 18 bcfe from oil and natural gas price increases), or
49% of the total increase, and reserve replacement through acquisitions was 380
bcfe, or 51% of the total increase. At the end of the third quarter,
Chesapeake`s estimated proved reserves were 4.45 trillion cubic feet of natural
gas equivalent (tcfe). The company anticipates that its year-end 2004 proved
reserves will be approximately 4.6 tcfe and that its year-end 2005 and 2006
proved reserves should be approximately 5.0 tcfe and 5.4 tcfe, respectively,
excluding any potential proved reserves added through future acquisitions.
Average prices realized during the 2004 third quarter (including realized gains
or losses from oil and gas derivatives, but excluding unrealized gains or losses
on such derivatives) were $29.15 per barrel of oil (bo) and $5.17 per thousand
cubic feet of natural gas (mcf), for a realized gas equivalent price of $5.13
per thousand cubic feet of natural gas equivalent (mcfe). Chesapeake's average
realized pricing differentials to NYMEX during the quarter were a negative $2.98
per bo and a negative $0.56 per mcf. Realized gains or losses from oil and
natural gas hedging activities generated an $11.16 loss per bo and a $0.21 loss
per mcf, for a 2004 third quarter realized hedging loss of $38.0 million, or
$0.40 per mcfe.
KEY OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL STATISTICS FOR THE 2004 THIRD QUARTER
The table below summarizes Chesapeake's key results during the 2004 third
quarter and compares them to the 2004 second quarter and the 2003 third quarter:
THREE MONTHS ENDED:
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9/30/04 6/30/04 9/30/03
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Average daily production (in mmcfe) 1,024 951 772
Gas as % of total production 88 88 90
Natural gas production (in bcf) 83.2 76.5 63.7
Average realized gas price ($/mcf) (a) 5.17 4.87 4.92
Oil production (in mbbls) 1,834 1,673 1,216
Average realized oil price ($/bo) (a) 29.15 28.12 26.20
Natural gas equivalent production (in bcfe) 94.2 86.5 71.0
Gas equivalent realized price ($/mcfe) (a) 5.13 4.85 4.86
General and administrative costs ($/mcfe) (b) .09 .09 .07
Production taxes ($/mcfe) .33 .26 .30
Production expenses ($/mcfe) .57 .57 .51
Interest expense ($/mcfe) (a) .45 .44 .53
DD&A of oil and gas properties ($/mcfe) 1.63 1.58 1.38
Operating cash flow ($ in millions) (c) 353.4 308.2 247.7
Operating cash flow ($/mcfe) 3.75 3.56 3.49
Ebitda ($ in millions) (d) 361.3 324.1 285.3
Ebitda ($/mcfe) 3.83 3.74 4.02
Net income to common shareholders ($ in millions) 85.6 85.8 81.9
(a) includes the effects of realized gains or (losses) from hedging, but
does not include the effects of unrealized gains or (losses) from
hedging
(b) excludes expenses associated with non-cash stock based compensation
(c) defined as cash flow provided by operating activities before changes
in assets and liabilities
(d) defined as income before income taxes, interest expense, and depreciation,
depletion and amortization expense
STRONG DRILLING RESULTS AND SIGNIFICANT LEASEHOLD ADDITIONS LEAD TO INCREASED
PRODUCTION ESTIMATES; LEASEHOLD AND 3-D SEISMIC INVENTORIES REACH
3.5 MILLION AND 9.0 MILLION NET ACRES AND IDENTIFIED PROBABLE AND
POSSIBLE RESERVES EXCEED 4.0 TCFE
Chesapeake's exploratory and development drilling programs and production
enhancement operations on its properties continue to produce operational results
that exceed the company's forecasts and distinguish the company among its peers.
During the 2004 third quarter, Chesapeake drilled 182 gross (143 net) operated
wells and participated in another 292 gross (38 net) wells operated by other
companies. The company's drilling success rate was 98% for company-operated
wells and 96% for non-operated wells. During the quarter, Chesapeake invested
$224 million in operated wells, $68 million in non-operated wells and $66
million in acquiring new leasehold and 3-D seismic data.
In addition to adding significant leasehold to its existing leasehold positions
in Bray, Cement, Cordell, Mayfield, Sahara, Texoma, Watonga-Chickasha, Anadarko
Shelf and other existing core Anadarko and Arkoma Basin projects, Chesapeake
also has been aggressively building industry-leading leasehold positions in the
Granite Wash and Cherokee/Atoka Wash gas resource plays in the Anadarko Basin
(approximately 200,000 prospective net acres acquired to date), in the
Hartshorne Coal and Caney Shale gas resource plays of the Arkoma Basin
(approximately 200,000 prospective acres acquired to date) and in the Barnett
Shale gas resource play in North Texas (approximately 15,000 prospective net
acres acquired to date, mainly in our Hallwood JV in Johnson County).
Chesapeake believes it has built the largest onshore U.S. inventories of
leasehold and 3-D seismic in the industry (more than 3.5 million and 9.0 million
net acres, respectively) and believes it has identified more than a seven-year
drilling backlog of 5,000 locations on which the company expects to develop more
than 4.0 tcfe of internally estimated probable and possible reserves.
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STRONG OPERATIONAL RESULTS LEAD TO ANOTHER INCREASE IN 2004 AND 2005
PRODUCTION FORECASTS AND TO A STRONG INITIAL 2006 PRODUCTION FORECAST
For the 12th consecutive quarter, Chesapeake is increasing its production
forecasts. Chesapeake now estimates that its 2004 fourth quarter production will
range from 98 to 99 bcfe (1,069 mmcfe per day at the midpoint), up 2.1% from its
previous forecast of 96 to 97 bcfe (1,049 mmcfe per day at the midpoint) issued
on July 26, 2004. Production in the 2004 fourth quarter should exceed 2003
fourth quarter production by approximately 25 bcfe, or 34%.
For the full-year 2004, the company has increased its mid-point production
forecast by 3.0 bcfe (0.8%) to a range of 356 to 358 bcfe (975 mmcfe per day at
the mid-point) from its previous forecast of 353 to 355 bcfe (967 mmcfe per day
at the mid-point) issued on July 26, 2004. Production for the full-year 2004
should exceed full-year 2003 production by approximately 89 bcfe, or 33%, 40% of
which is projected organic growth.
For the full-year 2005, the company has increased its mid-point production
forecast by 12.0 bcfe (3.0%) to a range of 403 to 411 bcfe (1,115 mmcfe per day
at the mid-point) from its previous forecast of 390 to 400 bcfe (1,082 mmcfe per
day at the mid-point) issued on July 26, 2004. Production for the full-year 2005
should exceed full-year 2004 production by approximately 50 bcfe, or 14%, 70% of
which is projected organic growth.
For the full-year 2006, the company has released its initial mid-point
production forecast of a range of 433 to 443 bcfe (1,200 mmcfe per day at the
mid-point). Production for the full-year 2006 should exceed full-year 2005
production by approximately 31 bcfe, or 8%, all of which is projected organic
growth.
CHESAPEAKE TAKES ADVANTAGE OF RECENT NATURAL GAS AND OIL PRICE
STRENGTH AND ADDS TO ITS NATURAL GAS AND OIL PRICE HEDGES
Chesapeake has taken advantage of recent natural gas and oil price strength and
has added to its hedge positions in 2004, 2005 and 2006. In addition, by taking
advantage of natural gas price weakness during the 2004 second quarter and
lifting all of its hedges for 2006 and 2007 natural gas production and then
reinstating hedges for 3% of its projected 2006 natural gas production in the
third quarter, the company has saved approximately $25 million to date in
potential hedging losses. The following tables compare Chesapeake's projected
2004-2007 oil and natural gas production volumes that have been hedged as of
November 1, 2004 to what had been previously hedged as of July 26, 2004.
HEDGED POSITIONS AS OF NOVEMBER 1, 2004
OIL NATURAL GAS
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QUARTER OR YEAR % HEDGED $ NYMEX % HEDGED $ NYMEX
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2004 1Q 87% $28.58 99% $5.97
2004 2Q 92% $30.00 81% $5.15
2004 3Q 83% $30.32 85% $5.40
2004 4Q 96% $30.10 86% $5.77
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2004 Total 89% $29.80 88% $5.58
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2005 1Q 52% $41.76 64% $6.70
2005 2Q 52% $41.63 34% $5.51
2005 3Q 8% $31.16 28% $5.41
2005 4Q 8% $30.62 18% $5.22
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2005 Total 30% $40.20 35% $5.96
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2006 - - 3% $4.87
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HEDGED POSITIONS AS OF JULY 26, 2004
OIL NATURAL GAS
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QUARTER OR YEAR % HEDGED $ NYMEX % HEDGED $ NYMEX
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2004 1Q 87% $28.58 99% $5.97
2004 2Q 92% $30.00 81% $5.15
2004 3Q 95% $30.32 68% $5.25
2004 4Q 95% $30.10 40% $5.12
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2004 Total 92% $29.80 71% $5.41
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2005 9% $31.56 17% $4.74
2006 - - - -
Depending on changes in oil and natural gas futures markets and management's
view of underlying oil and natural gas supply and demand trends, Chesapeake may
either increase or decrease its hedging positions at any time in the future
without notice.
The company's updated 2004 and 2005 forecasts and initial 2006 forecast are
attached to this release in an Outlook dated November 1, 2004 labeled as
Schedule "A". This Outlook has been changed from the Outlook dated July 26, 2004
(attached as Schedule "B" for investors' convenience) to reflect today's
increased production forecasts and the projected effects from hedging position
changes.
BALANCE SHEET CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN
As of September 30, 2004, Chesapeake's long-term debt was $2.76 billion and its
stockholders' equity was $2.82 billion, for a debt-to-total capitalization ratio
of 49%. The company's proved reserves were 4.45 tcfe, for long-term debt per
mcfe of proved reserves of $0.62. One year ago, the company's debt-to-total
capitalization ratio was 56% and its long-term debt per mcfe of proved reserves
was $0.68, reflecting improvements of 13% and 9%, respectively. Given
Chesapeake's strong reserve replacement record through the drillbit, low
operating costs and high returns on invested capital, the company believes that
its balance sheet will continue to strengthen in the years ahead. During
November 2004, the company expects to cause conversion of its $135.7 million of
6.75% perpetual preferred stock into 17,624,658 shares of common stock.
MANAGEMENT COMMENTS
Aubrey K. McClendon, Chesapeake's Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Today's
announcement of very strong operational and financial results for the 2004 third
quarter and increased production forecasts for the 2004 fourth quarter and the
full-years of 2004, 2005 and 2006 provide compelling evidence that Chesapeake's
business strategy continues to create significant shareholder value. Key
measures reflecting this increase in shareholder value are:
o a record level of proved reserves, production, net income to common
shareholders, cash flow and ebitda;
o a 9% increase in sequential quarterly production from the 2004 second
quarter to the 2004 third quarter;
o a 33% increase in year-over-year quarterly production;
o a 33% increase in estimated 2004 production over 2003 production;
o a 14% increase in estimated 2005 production over estimated 2004
production;
o an 8% increase in estimated 2006 production over estimated 2005
production; o reserve replacement for the quarter of 789% at an
estimated drilling and acquisition cost of $1.02 per mcfe;
o excellent operating cost control and high returns on equity and total
capital;
o a seven-year inventory of drilling projects with development potential
of at least 4.0 tcfe of estimated probable and possible reserves in
the years ahead.
The company's business strategy has worked very well for our shareholders since
our IPO on February 4, 1993, generating a 1,150% increase in our common stock
price during the past 11 years. Our business strategy features delivering growth
through a balance of acquisitions and organic drilling, focusing on natural gas
to take advantage of strong long-term natural gas supply/demand fundamentals and
building dominant regional scale to achieve low operating costs and high returns
on capital. We believe Chesapeake's management team can continue the successful
execution of the company's distinctive business strategy and continue to deliver
significant shareholder value for years to come."
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NOVEMBER 2004 INVESTOR CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Chesapeake has scheduled three management conferences with qualified
institutional investors on the following dates and places: Tuesday, November 16,
2004 from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST at the Four Seasons Hotel in New York;
Wednesday, November 17, 2004 from 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. EST at the Ritz Carlton
Boston Common in Boston; and Thursday November 18, 2004 from 7:30 a.m. - 12:30
p.m. PST at the Peninsula Hotel, Los Angeles. Representing the company will be
Aubrey McClendon (CEO), Tom Ward (COO), Marc Rowland (CFO), Tom Price (SVP - IR)
and Mark Lester (SVP - Exploration). Seating space is limited and those
investors wishing to attend must communicate interest in attending by emailing
Robin Evans at revans@chkenergy.com and indicating the conference venue desired.
CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION
A conference call has been scheduled for Tuesday morning, November 2, 2004 at
9:00 a.m. EST to discuss this earnings release. The telephone number to access
the conference call is 913.981.5520. For those unable to participate in the
conference call, a replay will be available from 12:00 p.m. EST, November 2,
2004 through midnight EST on November 15, 2004. The number to access the
conference call replay is 719.457.0820 and the passcode is 840912. The
conference call will also be simulcast live on the Internet and can be accessed
at www.chkenergy.com by selecting "Conference Calls" under the "Investor
Relations" section. The webcast of the conference call will be available on the
website for one year.
THIS PRESS RELEASE AND THE ACCOMPANYING OUTLOOKS INCLUDE "FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS" WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 27A OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 AND
SECTION 21E OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
GIVE OUR CURRENT EXPECTATIONS OR FORECASTS OF FUTURE EVENTS. THEY INCLUDE
ESTIMATES OF OIL AND GAS RESERVES, EXPECTED OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION AND FUTURE
EXPENSES, PROJECTIONS OF FUTURE OIL AND GAS PRICES, PLANNED CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
FOR DRILLING, LEASEHOLD ACQUISITIONS AND SEISMIC DATA, AND STATEMENTS CONCERNING
ANTICIPATED CASH FLOW AND LIQUIDITY, BUSINESS STRATEGY AND OTHER PLANS AND
OBJECTIVES FOR FUTURE OPERATIONS. DISCLOSURES CONCERNING DERIVATIVE CONTRACTS
AND THEIR ESTIMATED CONTRIBUTION TO OUR FUTURE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS ARE BASED
UPON MARKET INFORMATION AS OF A SPECIFIC DATE. THESE MARKET PRICES ARE SUBJECT
TO SIGNIFICANT VOLATILITY.
FACTORS THAT COULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM EXPECTED
RESULTS ARE DESCRIBED UNDER "RISK FACTORS" IN OUR PROSPECTUS DATED SEPTEMBER 10,
2004 FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2004.
THEY INCLUDE THE VOLATILITY OF OIL AND GAS PRICES; ADVERSE EFFECTS OUR
SUBSTANTIAL INDEBTEDNESS AND PREFERRED STOCK OBLIGATIONS COULD HAVE ON OUR
OPERATIONS AND FUTURE GROWTH; OUR ABILITY TO COMPETE EFFECTIVELY AGAINST STRONG
INDEPENDENT OIL AND GAS COMPANIES AND MAJORS; POSSIBLE FINANCIAL LOSSES AND
SIGNIFICANT COLLATERAL REQUIREMENTS AS A RESULT OF OUR COMMODITY PRICE AND
INTEREST RATE RISK MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES; UNCERTAINTIES INHERENT IN ESTIMATING
QUANTITIES OF OIL AND GAS RESERVES, INCLUDING RESERVES WE ACQUIRE; PROJECTING
FUTURE RATES OF PRODUCTION AND THE TIMING OF DEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURES; EXPOSURE
TO POTENTIAL LIABILITIES OF ACQUIRED PROPERTIES AND COMPANIES; OUR ABILITY TO
REPLACE RESERVES; THE AVAILABILITY OF CAPITAL; WRITEDOWNS OF OIL AND GAS
CARRYING VALUES IF COMMODITY PRICES DECLINE; ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER CLAIMS IN
EXCESS OF INSURED AMOUNTS RESULTING FROM DRILLING AND PRODUCTION OPERATIONS; AND
THE LOSS OF KEY PERSONNEL. WE CAUTION YOU NOT TO PLACE UNDUE RELIANCE ON THESE
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS, WHICH SPEAK ONLY AS OF THE DATE OF THIS PRESS
RELEASE, AND WE UNDERTAKE NO OBLIGATION TO UPDATE THIS INFORMATION.
OUR PRODUCTION FORECASTS ARE DEPENDENT UPON MANY ASSUMPTIONS, INCLUDING
ESTIMATES OF PRODUCTION DECLINE RATES FROM EXISTING WELLS AND THE OUTCOME OF
FUTURE DRILLING ACTIVITY. ALTHOUGH WE BELIEVE THE EXPECTATIONS AND FORECASTS
REFLECTED IN THESE AND OTHER FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE REASONABLE, WE CAN
GIVE NO ASSURANCE THEY WILL PROVE TO HAVE BEEN CORRECT. THEY CAN BE AFFECTED BY
INACCURATE ASSUMPTIONS OR BY KNOWN OR UNKNOWN RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES.
THE SEC HAS GENERALLY PERMITTED OIL AND GAS COMPANIES, IN FILINGS MADE WITH THE
SEC, TO DISCLOSE ONLY PROVED RESERVES THAT A COMPANY HAS DEMONSTRATED BY ACTUAL
PRODUCTION OR CONCLUSIVE FORMATION TESTS TO BE ECONOMICALLY AND LEGALLY
PRODUCIBLE UNDER EXISTING ECONOMIC AND OPERATING CONDITIONS. WE USE THE TERMS
"PROBABLE" AND "POSSIBLE" RESERVES OR OTHER DESCRIPTIONS OF VOLUMES OF RESERVES
POTENTIALLY RECOVERABLE THROUGH ADDITIONAL DRILLING OR RECOVERY TECHNIQUES THAT
THE SEC'S GUIDELINES MAY PROHIBIT US FROM INCLUDING IN FILINGS WITH THE SEC.
THESE ESTIMATES ARE BY THEIR NATURE MORE SPECULATIVE THAN ESTIMATES OF PROVED
RESERVES AND ACCORDINGLY ARE SUBJECT TO SUBSTANTIALLY GREATER RISK OF BEING
ACTUALLY REALIZED BY THE COMPANY.
CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION IS THE FIFTH LARGEST INDEPENDENT PRODUCER OF
NATURAL GAS IN THE U.S. HEADQUARTERED IN OKLAHOMA CITY, THE COMPANY'S OPERATIONS
ARE FOCUSED ON EXPLORATORY AND DEVELOPMENTAL DRILLING AND PRODUCING PROPERTY
ACQUISITIONS IN THE MID-CONTINENT, PERMIAN BASIN, SOUTH TEXAS, TEXAS GULF COAST
AND ARK-LA-TEX REGIONS OF THE UNITED STATES. THE COMPANY'S INTERNET ADDRESS IS
WWW.CHKENERGY.COM.
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CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
($ IN 000'S, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)
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THREE MONTHS ENDED: SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
$ $/mcfe $ $/mcfe
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REVENUES:
OIL AND GAS SALES 450,936 4.79 345,587 4.87
OIL AND GAS MARKETING SALES 178,860 1.90 108,962 1.53
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TOTAL REVENUES 629,796 6.69 454,549 6.40
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OPERATING COSTS:
PRODUCTION EXPENSES 54,102 0.57 35,944 0.51
PRODUCTION TAXES 30,872 0.33 21,638 0.30
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES:
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE (EXCLUDING STOCK BASED
COMPENSATION) 8,361 0.09 4,726 0.07
STOCK BASED COMPENSATION 584 0.01 147 --
PROVISIONS FOR LEGAL SETTLEMENTS -- -- 716 0.01
OIL AND GAS MARKETING EXPENSES 175,426 1.86 105,849 1.49
OIL AND GAS DEPRECIATION, DEPLETION, AND AMORTIZATION 153,586 1.63 97,947 1.38
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION OF OTHER ASSETS 7,700 0.08 4,841 0.07
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TOTAL OPERATING COSTS 430,631 4.57 271,808 3.83
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INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 199,165 2.12 182,741 2.57
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
INTEREST AND OTHER INCOME 885 0.01 (188) --
INTEREST EXPENSE (48,689) (0.52) (40,851) (0.57)
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TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) (47,804) (0.51) (41,039) (0.57)
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INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 151,361 1.61 141,702 2.00
INCOME TAX EXPENSE:
CURRENT -- -- 330 --
DEFERRED 54,489 0.58 53,513 0.76
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TOTAL INCOME TAX EXPENSE 54,489 0.58 53,843 0.76
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NET INCOME 96,872 1.03 87,859 1.24
PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS (11,287) (0.12) (5,979) (0.09)
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NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS 85,585 0.91 81,880 1.15
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EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:
BASIC $ 0.33 $ 0.38
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ASSUMING DILUTION $ 0.29 $ 0.33
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON AND COMMON
EQUIVALENT SHARES OUTSTANDING (IN 000'S):
BASIC 257,096 216,080
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ASSUMING DILUTION 319,473 265,545
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CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
($ IN 000'S, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)
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NINE MONTHS ENDED: SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
$ $/mcfe $ $/mcfe
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REVENUES:
REVENUES:
OIL AND GAS SALES 1,270,394 4.89 951,125 4.87
OIL AND GAS MARKETING SALES 496,823 1.91 309,566 1.59
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TOTAL REVENUES 1,767,217 6.80 1,260,691 6.46
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OPERATING COSTS:
PRODUCTION EXPENSES 148,500 0.57 101,664 0.52
PRODUCTION TAXES 68,559 0.26 57,336 0.29
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES:
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE (EXCLUDING STOCK BASED
COMPENSATION) 23,947 0.09 15,740 0.08
STOCK BASED COMPENSATION 3,125 0.01 512 --
PROVISION FOR LEGAL SETTLEMENTS -- -- 1,002 0.01
OIL AND GAS MARKETING EXPENSES 486,205 1.88 302,064 1.55
OIL AND GAS DEPRECIATION, DEPLETION, AND AMORTIZATION 410,237 1.58 266,131 1.36
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION OF OTHER ASSETS 20,155 0.08 12,647 0.07
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TOTAL OPERATING COSTS 1,160,728 4.47 757,096 3.88
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INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 606,489 2.33 503,595 2.58
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
INTEREST AND OTHER INCOME 3,563 0.01 1,356 0.01
INTEREST EXPENSE (124,040) (0.47) (115,891) (0.59)
LOSS ON REPURCHASES OR EXCHANGES OF CHESAPEAKE DEBT (6,925) (0.03) -- --
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TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) (127,402) (0.49) (114,535) (0.58)
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INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND CUMULATIVE EFFECT
OF ACCOUNTING CHANGE 479,087 1.84 389,060 2.00
INCOME TAX EXPENSE:
CURRENT -- -- 330 --
DEFERRED 172,470 0.66 147,511 0.76
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TOTAL INCOME TAX EXPENSE 172,470 0.66 147,841 0.76
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NET INCOME BEFORE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF
ACCOUNTING CHANGE, NET OF TAX 306,617 1.18 241,219 1.24
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CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF ACCOUNTING CHANGE, NET OF
INCOME TAX OF $1,464,000 -- -- 2,389 0.01
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
NET INCOME 306,617 1.18 243,608 1.25
PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS (30,799) (0.12) (15,484) (0.08)
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS 275,818 1.06 228,124 1.17
=========== ============ =========== ===========
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EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:
BASIC
INCOME BEFORE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF ACCOUNTING CHANGE $ 1.13 $ 1.08
CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF ACCOUNTING CHANGE -- 0.01
------------ ----------
NET INCOME $ 1.13 $ 1.09
============ ==========
ASSUMING DILUTION
INCOME BEFORE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF ACCOUNTING CHANGE $ 0.98 $ 0.95
CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF ACCOUNTING CHANGE -- 0.01
------------ -----------
NET INCOME $ 0.98 $ 0.96
============ ==========
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON AND COMMON
EQUIVALENT SHARES OUTSTANDING (IN 000'S):
BASIC 245,087 209,394
============ ==========
ASSUMING DILUTION 307,438 253,567
============ ==========
CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN 000'S)
(UNAUDITED)
===============================================================================================================
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
2004 2003
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CASH $ 49,073 $ 40,581
OTHER CURRENT ASSETS 471,445 301,823
--------------- ---------------
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 520,518 342,404
--------------- ---------------
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (NET) 6,792,727 4,133,117
OTHER ASSETS 113,046 96,770
--------------- ---------------
TOTAL ASSETS $ 7,426,291 $ 4,572,291
=============== ===============
CURRENT LIABILITIES $ 973,010 $ 513,156
LONG TERM DEBT 2,762,425 2,057,713
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION 68,166 48,812
LONG TERM LIABILITIES 58,480 28,774
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY 740,895 191,026
--------------- ---------------
TOTAL LIABILITIES 4,602,976 2,839,481
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 2,823,315 1,732,810
--------------- ---------------
TOTAL LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 7,426,291 $ 4,572,291
=============== ===============
COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING 269,718 216,784
=============== ===============
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CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA - OIL & GAS SALES AND INTEREST EXPENSE
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
--------------------------------------------------------
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
--------------------------------------------------------
2004 2003 2004 2003
-------- ---------- ---------- ----------
OIL AND GAS SALES ($ IN THOUSANDS):
Oil sales $ 73,921 $ 33,908 $ 181,882 $ 101,811
Oil derivatives - realized gains (losses) (20,464) (2,045) (41,672) (8,924)
Oil derivatives - unrealized gains (losses) (14,436) 185 (21,925) (993)
-------- ---------- ---------- ---------
Total oil sales 39,021 32,048 118,285 91,894
-------- ---------- ---------- ---------
Gas sales 447,466 293,309 1,222,783 889,598
Gas derivatives - realized gains (losses) (17,514) 19,781 (25,976) (65,028)
Gas derivatives - unrealized gains (losses) (18,037) 449 (44,698) 34,661
-------- ---------- ---------- ---------
Total gas sales 411,915 313,539 1,152,109 859,231
-------- ---------- ---------- ---------
Total oil and gas sales $450,936 $ 345,587 $1,270,394 $ 951,125
======== ========== ========== =========
AVERAGE SALES PRICE (EXCLUDING GAINS (LOSSES) ON
DERIVATIVES): $ 40.31 $ 27.88 $ 36.58 $ 29.09
Oil ($ per bbl)
Gas ($ per mcf) $ 5.38 $ 4.61 $ 5.32 $ 5.11
Gas equivalent ($ per mcfe) $ 5.53 $ 4.61 $ 5.41 $ 5.08
AVERAGE SALES PRICE (EXCLUDING UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON
DERIVATIVES):
Oil ($ per bbl) $ 29.15 $ 26.20 $ 28.20 $ 26.54
Gas ($ per mcf) $ 5.17 $ 4.92 $ 5.21 $ 4.74
Gas equivalent ($ per mcfe) $ 5.13 $ 4.86 $ 5.15 $ 4.70
INTEREST EXPENSE ($ IN THOUSANDS):
Interest $ 42,258 $ 38,855 $ 118,335 $ 113,011
Derivatives - realized (gains) losses 221 (1,097) (184) (2,453)
Derivatives - unrealized (gains) losses 6,210 3,093 5,889 5,333
-------- ---------- ---------- ---------
Total Interest Expense $ 48,689 $ 40,851 $ 124,040 $ 115,891
-------- ---------- ---------- ---------
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CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW DATA
(IN 000'S)
(UNAUDITED)
=====================================================================================================
THREE MONTHS ENDED: SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
2004 2003
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES $ 367,649 $ 276,884
CASH (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES $ (1,068,791) $ (284,994)
CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES $ 673,978 $ 10,679
=====================================================================================================
=====================================================================================================
NINE MONTHS ENDED: SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
2004 2003
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES $ 1,038,206 $ 653,517
CASH (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES $ (2,668,241) $ (1,600,768)
CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES $ 1,638,527 $ 738,092
======================================================================================================
CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF CERTAIN FINANCIAL MEASURES
(IN 000'S)
(UNAUDITED)
===================================================================================================
THREE MONTHS ENDED: SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
2004 2003
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES $ 367,649 $ 276,884
ADJUSTMENTS:
CHANGES IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (14,252) (29,175)
-------------- ---------------
OPERATING CASH FLOW* $ 353,397 $ 247,709
=============== ===============
====================================================================================================
NINE MONTHS ENDED: SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
2004 2003
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES $ 1,038,206 $ 653,517
ADJUSTMENTS:
CHANGES IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (43,082) (12,026)
-------------- ---------------
OPERATING CASH FLOW* $ 995,124 $ 641,491
============== ===============
* Operating cash flow represents net cash provided by operating activities
before changes in assets and liabilities. Operating cash flow is presented
because management believes it is a useful adjunct to net cash provided by
operating activities under accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States (GAAP). Operating cash flow is widely accepted as a financial
indicator of an oil and gas company's ability to generate cash which is used to
internally fund exploration and development activities and to service debt. This
measure is widely used by investors and rating agencies in the valuation,
comparison, rating and investment recommendations of companies within the oil
and gas exploration and production industry. Operating cash flow is not a
measure of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an
alternative to cash flows from operating, investing, or financing activities as
an indicator of cash flows, or as a measure of liquidity.
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CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF CERTAIN FINANCIAL MEASURES
(IN 000'S)
(UNAUDITED)
===============================================================================================
THREE MONTHS ENDED: SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
2004 2003
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NET INCOME $ 96,872 $ 87,859
INCOME TAX EXPENSE 54,489 53,843
INTEREST EXPENSE 48,689 40,851
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION OF OTHER ASSETS 7,700 4,841
OIL AND GAS DEPRECIATION, DEPLETION AND AMORTIZATION 153,586 97,947
------------ ------------
EBITDA** $ 361,336 $ 285,341
============ ============
===============================================================================================
NINE MONTHS ENDED: SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
2004 2003
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NET INCOME BEFORE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF ACCOUNTING CHANGE
$ 306,617 $ 241,219
INCOME TAX EXPENSE 172,470 147,841
INTEREST EXPENSE 124,040 115,891
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION OF OTHER ASSETS 20,155 12,647
OIL AND GAS DEPRECIATION, DEPLETION AND AMORTIZATION 410,237 266,131
------------ ------------
EBITDA** $ 1,033,519 $ 783,729
============ ============
**Ebitda represents net income (loss) before cumulative effect of accounting
change, income tax expense (benefit), interest expense, and depreciation,
depletion and amortization expense. Ebitda is presented as a supplemental
financial measurement in the evaluation of our business. We believe that it
provides additional information regarding our ability to meet our future debt
service, capital expenditures and working capital requirements. This measure is
widely used by investors and rating agencies in the valuation, comparison,
rating and investment recommendations of companies. Ebitda is also a financial
measurement that, with certain negotiated adjustments, is reported to our
lenders pursuant to our bank credit agreement and is used in the financial
covenants in our bank credit agreement and our senior note indentures. Ebitda is
not a measure of financial performance under GAAP. Accordingly, it should not be
considered as a substitute for net income, income from operations, or cash flow
provided by operating activities prepared in accordance with GAAP. Ebitda is
reconciled to cash provided by operating activities as follows:
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THREE MONTHS ENDED: SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
2004 2003
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES $ 367,649 $ 276,884
CHANGES IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (14,252) (29,175)
INTEREST EXPENSE, REALIZED 42,479 37,758
UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON OIL AND GAS DERIVATIVES (32,473) 634
OTHER NON-CASH ITEMS (2,067) (760)
------------ -----------
EBITDA $ 361,336 $ 285,341
============ ===========
===============================================================================================
NINE MONTHS ENDED: SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
2004 2003
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES $ 1,038,206 $ 653,517
CHANGES IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (43,082) (12,026)
INTEREST EXPENSE, REALIZED 118,151 110,558
UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON OIL AND GAS DERIVATIVES (66,623) 33,668
OTHER NON-CASH ITEMS (13,133) (1,988)
------------ ---------
EBITDA $ 1,033,519 $ 783,729
============ =========
CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EARNINGS & ADJUSTED EBITDA
(IN 000'S, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
===============================================================================================
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 SEPTEMBER 30, 2004
----------------------------------------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net income available to common shareholders $ 85,585 $ 275,818
Adjustments, net of tax:
Unrealized (gains) losses on derivatives 24,757 46,408
Loss on repurchases or exchanges of debt -- 4,432
---------- -----------
Adjusted earnings* $ 110,342 $ 326,658
========== ===========
Adjusted earnings per share assuming dilution $ 0.37 $ 1.14
========== ===========
EBITDA $ 361,336 $ 1,033,519
Adjustments, before tax:
Unrealized (gains) losses on oil and gas 32,473 66,623
derivatives
Loss on repurchases or exchanges of debt -- 6,925
---------- -----------
Adjusted EBITDA* $ 393,809 $ 1,107,067
========== ===========
*Adjusted earnings, adjusted earnings per share assuming dilution and adjusted
EBITDA, both non-GAAP financial measures, exclude certain items that management
believes affect the comparability of operating results. The Company discloses
these non-GAAP financial measures as a useful adjunct to GAAP earnings and
EBITDA because: a. Management uses adjusted earnings and adjusted EBITDA to
evaluate the Company's operational trends and performance relative to other oil
and gas producing companies. b. Adjusted earnings and adjusted EBITDA are more
comparable to earnings and EBITDA estimates provided by securities analysts. c.
Items excluded generally are one-time items, or items whose timing or amount
cannot be reasonably estimated. Accordingly, any guidance provided by the
company generally excludes information regarding these types of items.
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SCHEDULE "A"
CHESAPEAKE'S OUTLOOK AS OF NOVEMBER 1, 2004
QUARTER ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2004; YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2004; YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2005; YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006.
We have adopted a policy of periodically providing investors with guidance on
certain factors that affect our future financial performance. As of November 1,
2004, we are using the following key assumptions in our projections for the
fourth quarter of 2004, the full-year 2004, the full-year 2005 and the full-year
2006.
The primary changes from our July 26, 2004 Outlook are in italicized bold in the
table and are explained as follows:
1) We have deleted our 2004 third quarter forecast and have updated our
forecasts for the 2004 fourth quarter, the full-year 2004 and full-year
2005 forecasts and have provided our initial 2006 forecast.
2) We have updated our previous production forecast for the full-year 2004
to reflect actual third quarter 2004 production, which exceeded the
mid-point of our guidance by 24 mmcfe per day, or 2.4%. In addition, we
have revised upward our fourth quarter 2004 production forecast by 20
mmcfe per day, or 2.0%, from the mid-point of our previous guidance,
ii) our full-year 2004 production forecast by 8 mmcfe per day, or 0.8%,
from the mid-point of our previous guidance, iii) our full-year 2005
forecast by 33 mmcfe per day, or 3.0%, from the mid-point of our
previous guidance, all to account for better than expected 2004
drilling results. The mid-point of our initial 2006 production forecast
is 438 bcfe, or 1,200 mmcfe per day, a projected increase of 7.6% over
the midpoint of our revised 2005 forecast and 23.1% above the mid-point
of our revised 2004 production forecast.
3) We have updated the projected effects from changes in our hedging
positions since our July 26, 2004 Outlook.
4) We have included our expectations for future NYMEX oil and gas prices
to illustrate hedging effects only.
5) For ease of reconciliation, please note that our first quarter 2004
production was 78.9 bcfe, our second quarter 2004 production was 86.5
bcfe, our third quarter production was 94.2 bcfe and our first nine
months 2004 production was 259.7 bcfe. Our July 26, 2004 Outlook
forecasted a third quarter 2004 production range of 91.5 to 92.5 bcfe
and a full-year 2004 production range of 353 to 355 bcfe. The
differences are attributable to better than expected 2004 drilling
results.
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Quarter Ending Year Ending Year Ending YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
------------- ------------- ------------- ------------
2004 2004 2005 2006
---- ---- ---- ----
Estimated Production:
Oil - Mbo 1,588 6,560 6,600 6,600
Gas - Bcf 88.5 - 89.5 317 - 319 364 - 372 393 - 403
Gas Equivalent - Bcfe 98 - 99 356 - 358 403 - 411 433 - 443
Daily gas equivalent midpoint - in Mmcfe 1,069 975 1,115 1,200
NYMEX Prices
(for calculation of realized hedging effects only):
Oil - $/Bo $46.67 $41.00 $40.00 $36.00
Gas - $/Mcf $6.60 $6.01 $6.00 $6.00
Estimated Differentials to NYMEX Prices:
Oil - $/Bo -$2.75 -$2.65 -$2.75 -$2.75
Gas - $/Mcf -$0.75 -$0.70 -$0.70 -$0.70
Estimated Realized Hedging Effects
(based on expected NYMEX prices above):
Oil - $/Bo -$15.85 -$10.19 $0.06 $0.00
Gas - $/Mcf -$0.53 -$0.23 $0.00 -$0.04
Operating Costs per Mcfe of Projected Production:
Production expense $0.57 - 0.62 $0.57 - 0.62 $0.62 - 0.67 $0.68 - 0.72
Production taxes (generally 7% of O&G revenues) $0.40 - 0.44 $0.28 - 0.33 $0.38 - 0.40 $0.38 - 0.40
General and administrative $0.10 - 0.11 $0.10 - 0.11 $0.10 - 0.11 $0.11 - 0.12
Stock based compensation (non-cash) $0.02 - 0.04 $0.02 - 0.04 $0.04 - 0.06 $0.09 - 0.10
DD&A - oil and gas $1.65 - 1.70 $1.60 - 1.65 $1.65 - 1.75 $1.75 - 1.85
Depreciation of other assets $0.08 - 0.10 $0.08 - 0.10 $0.09 - 0.11 $0.10 - 0.12
Interest expense(a) $0.45 - 0.49 $0.45 - 0.49 $0.43 - 0.47 $0.43 - 0.47
Other Income and Expense per Mcfe:
Marketing and other income $0.02 - 0.04 $0.02 - 0.04 $0.02 - 0.04 $0.02 - 0.04
Book Tax Rate 36% 36% 36% 36%
Equivalent Shares Outstanding:
Basic 279 mm 254 mm 288 mm 290 mm
Diluted 347 mm 317 mm 349 mm 352 mm
Capital Expenditures:
Drilling, leasehold and seismic $300 - $325 mm $1,100 - $1,200 - $1,300 -
$1,150 mm $1,300 mm $1,400 mm
(a) Does not include gains or losses on interest rate derivatives (SFAS 133).
COMMODITY HEDGING ACTIVITIES
The company utilizes hedging strategies to hedge the price of a portion of its
future oil and gas production. These strategies include:
(i) For swap instruments, we receive a fixed price for the hedged
commodity and pay a floating market price, as defined in each
instrument, to the counterparty. The fixed-price payment and the
floating-price payment are netted, resulting in a net amount due
to or from the counterparty.
(ii) For cap-swaps, Chesapeake receives a fixed price and pays a
floating market price. The fixed price received by Chesapeake
includes a premium in exchange for a "cap" limiting the
counterparty's exposure. In other words, there is no limit to
Chesapeake's exposure but there is a limit to the downside
exposure of the counterparty.
(iii) Basis protection swaps are arrangements that guarantee a price
differential of oil or gas from a specified delivery point.
Chesapeake receives a payment from the counterparty if the price
differential is greater than the stated terms of the contract and
pays the counterparty if the price differential is less than the
stated terms of the contract.
Commodity markets are volatile, and as a result, Chesapeake's hedging activity
is dynamic. As market conditions warrant, the company may elect to settle a
hedging transaction prior to its scheduled maturity date and, as a result, lock
in the gain or loss on the transaction.
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Chesapeake enters into oil and natural gas derivative transactions in order to
mitigate a portion of its exposure to adverse market changes in oil and natural
gas prices. Accordingly, associated gains or losses from the derivative
transactions are reflected as adjustments to oil and gas sales. All realized
gains and losses from oil and natural gas derivatives are included in oil and
gas sales in the month of related production. Pursuant to SFAS 133, certain
derivatives do not qualify for designation as cash flow hedges. Changes in the
fair value of these non-qualifying derivatives that occur prior to their
maturity (i.e. because of temporary fluctuations in value) are reported
currently in the consolidated statement of operations as unrealized gains
(losses) within oil and gas sales.
Following provisions of SFAS 133, changes in the fair value of derivative
instruments designated as cash flow hedges, to the extent effective in
offsetting cash flows attributable to hedged risk, are recorded in other
comprehensive income until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. Any change
in fair value resulting from ineffectiveness is recognized currently in oil and
natural gas sales.
The company currently has in place the following natural gas swaps:
% Hedged
-------------------------
Avg. Avg. NYMEX Open Swap
NYMEX Price Positions as
Strike Including Assuming a % of
Open Price Gain (Loss) Open and Gas Estimated
Swaps of Open from Locked Locked Production Total Gas
in Bcf's Swaps Swaps Positions in Bcf's of: Production
-------- ------- ---------- ---------- ------------- ----------
2004:
2004:
1st Qtr 69.5 $5.94 $0.03 $5.97 70.1 99%
2nd Qtr 62.2 $5.15 $0.00 $5.15 76.5 81%
3rd Qtr(1) 70.7 $5.49 -$0.09 $5.40 83.2 85%
4th Qtr(1) 76.5 $5.88 -$0.11 $5.77 89.0 86%
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total 2004 278.9 $5.63 -$0.05 $5.58 318.8 88%
==========================================================================================
==========================================================================================
2005:
1st Qtr 56.1 $6.82 -$0.12 $6.70 87.7 64%
2nd Qtr 30.4 $5.86 -$0.35 $5.51 90.7 34%
3rd Qtr 26.2 $5.77 -$0.36 $5.41 93.8 28%
4th Qtr 17.0 $5.85 -$0.63 $5.22 95.8 18%
==========================================================================================
Total 2005(1) 129.7 $6.26 -$0.30 $5.96 368.0 35%
==========================================================================================
==========================================================================================
Total 2006(1)(2) 13.8 $6.64 -$1.77 $4.87 398.0 3%
==========================================================================================
==========================================================================================
Total 2007(2) - - - - 430.0 -
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
==========================================================================================
TOTALS
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2005-2007 143.5 $6.30 -$0.44 $5.86 1,196.0 12%
==========================================================================================
(1)Certain hedging arrangements include swaps with knockout prices ranging from
$3.50 to $5.25 covering 25.4 bcf in 2004, $3.75 to $5.00 covering 52.9 bcf in
2005 and $3.75 to $5.25 covering 21.1 bcf in 2006.
(2)Swaps covering 25.6 bcf have been locked for 2007. This will result in the
recognition of $11.6 million of losses in 2007 when the hedging arrangements
settle.
(3)Not shown above are collars covering 1.1 bcf and 4.4 bcf of production in Q4
2004 and in 2005, respectively, at a weighted average floor and ceiling of
$3.10 and $4.44. In addition, call options covering 10.2 bcf and 7.3 bcf of
production in Q4 2004 and in 2005 at a weighted average price of $6.31 and
$6.00 are not included in the table above.
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The company has also entered into the following natural gas basis protection
swaps:
Assuming Gas
Production in Bcf's
Volume in Bcf's NYMEX less: of: %Hedged
---------------- ---------------- ------------------- -------
2004 157.4 0.17 318.8 49%
2005 175.2 0.25 368.0 48%
2006 113.1 0.30 398.0 28%
2007 107.7 0.26 430.0 25%
2008 108.0 0.25 460.0 23%
2009 80.3 0.28 490.0 16%
---------------- ---------------- ------------------- ------
Totals 741.7 $ 0.26* 2,464.8 30%*
================ ================ =================== ======
* weighted average
The company has entered into the following crude oil hedging arrangements:
% Hedged
---------------------------------
Assuming Open Swap
Avg. Oil Positions as
Open NYMEX Production % of Total
Swaps in Strike in mbo's Estimated
mbo's Price of: Production
-------- ------ ---------- ------------
Q1 - 2004 1,270 $28.58 1,465 87%
Q2 - 2004 1,540 $30.00 1,673 92%
Q3 - 2004(1) 1,519 $30.32 1,834 83%
Q4 - 2004(1) 1,518 $30.10 1,588 96%
---------------------------------------------------------------
Total 2004(1) 5,847 $29.80 6,560 89%
===============================================================
Q1 - 2005 855 $41.76 1,650 52%
Q2 - 2005 865 $41.63 1,650 52%
Q3 - 2005 138 $31.16 1,650 8%
Q4 - 2005 138 $30.62 1,650 8%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total 2005(1) 1,996 $40.20 6,600 30%
===============================================================
(1)Certain hedging arrangements include swaps with knockout prices ranging from
$21.00 to $26.00 covering 2,240 mbo in 2004 and knockout prices ranging from
$26.00 to $34.00 covering 1,996 mbo in 2005.
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SCHEDULE "B"
CHESAPEAKE'S PREVIOUS OUTLOOK AS OF JULY 26, 2004
(PROVIDED FOR REFERENCE ONLY)
NOW SUPERSEDED BY OUTLOOK AS OF NOVEMBER 1, 2004
QUARTER ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2004; QUARTER ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2004; YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2004; YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2005.
We have adopted a policy of periodically providing investors with guidance on
certain factors that affect our future financial performance. As of July 26,
2004, we are using the following key assumptions in our projections for the
third and fourth quarters of 2004, the full-year 2004 and the full-year 2005.
The primary changes from our May 11, 2004 guidance are in italicized bold and
are explained as follows:
1) We have replaced our 2004 second quarter forecast with our initial
forecasts for the 2004 third and fourth quarters, have revised our full
year 2004 forecast and have provided our initial 2005 forecast.
2) We have updated our previous production forecasts for the full year
2004 to include today's announced acquisitions and the results of
recent drilling activities. These include 30 mmcfe per day of
production beginning August 2, 2004 and an additional 30 mmcfe per day
beginning September 1, 2004 for the acquisitions and an additional 6.5
mmcfe per day beginning July 1, 2004 for better than expected drilling
results during the second quarter.
3) We have updated the projected effects from the reductions in our
hedging positions.
4) We have included our expectations for future NYMEX oil and gas prices
to illustrate hedging effects only. For ease of reconciliation, please
note that our first quarter 2004 production was 78.9 bcfe, our second
quarter 2004 production was 86.5 bcfe and our first half 2004
production was 165.4 bcfe. Our May 11, 2004 Outlook forecasted a second
quarter 2004 production range of 83-84 bcfe and a full year 2004
production range of 341-347 bcfe.
5) Solely for the purposes of this Schedule "A" we have included the
projected effects of financing the recently announced acquisitions with
the issuance of $300 million of long-term debt securities and 23
million shares of common stock (including a 3 million share
over-allotment option). There is no assurance we will make or complete
such offerings.
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Quarter Ending Quarter Ending Year Ending Year Ending
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
-------------- ------------- ------------- ------------
2004 2004 2004 2005
---- ---- ---- ----
Estimated Production:
Oil - Mbo 1,600 1,600 6,340 6,360
Gas - Bcf 82 - 83 86.5 - 87.5 315 - 317 352 - 362
Gas Equivalent - Bcfe 91.5 - 92.5 96 - 97 353 - 355 390 - 400
Daily gas equivalent midpoint - in Mmcfe 1,000 1,049 967 1,082
NYMEX Prices
(for calculation of realized hedging effects only):
Oil - $/Bo $34.00 $32.00 $34.87 $30.00
Gas - $/Mcf $5.71 $5.50 $5.73 $5.00
Estimated Differentials to NYMEX Prices:
Oil - $/Bo -$2.75 -$2.75 -$2.75 -$2.75
Gas - $/Mcf -$0.75 -$0.75 -$0.75 -$0.75
Estimated Realized Hedging Effects
(based on expected NYMEX prices above):
Oil - $/Bo -$3.52 -$1.82 -$4.70 $0.13
Gas - $/Mcf -$0.23 $0.01 -$0.09 $0.11
Operating Costs per Mcfe of Projected Production:
Production expense $0.57 - 0.62 $0.57 - 0.62 $0.57 - 0.62 $0.60 - 0.65
Production taxes (generally 7% of O&G revenues) $0.34 - 0.38 $0.34 - 0.38 $0.28 - 0.33 $0.30 - 0.35
General and administrative $0.10 - 0.11 $0.10 - 0.11 $0.10 - 0.11 $0.10 - 0.11
Stock based compensation (non-cash) $0.02 - 0.04 $0.02 - 0.04 $0.02 - 0.04 $0.06 - 0.07
DD&A - oil and gas $1.60 - 1.65 $1.60 - 1.65 $1.60 - 1.65 $1.65 - 1.70
Depreciation of other assets $0.08 - 0.10 $0.08 - 0.10 $0.08 - 0.10 $0.08 - 0.10
Interest expense(a) $0.46 - 0.50 $0.46 - 0.50 $0.45 - 0.49 $0.44 - 0.48
Other Income and Expense per Mcfe:
Marketing and other income $0.02 - 0.04 $0.02 - 0.04 $0.02 - 0.04 $0.02 - 0.04
Book Tax Rate 36% 36% 36% 36%
Equivalent Shares Outstanding:
Basic 256 mm 278 mm 253 mm 285 mm
Diluted(b) 319 mm 328 mm 312 mm 328 mm
Capital Expenditures:
Drilling, leasehold and seismic $260 - $290 mm $260 - $290 mm $1,000 - $1,000 -
$1,100 mm $1,100 mm
(a) Does not include gains or losses on interest rate derivatives (SFAS 133).
(b) Does not include the potential conversion of the company's 4.125%
convertible preferred stock because the common stock price does not exceed
the conversion price of the preferred.
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COMMODITY HEDGING ACTIVITIES
The company utilizes hedging strategies to hedge the price of a portion of its
future oil and gas production. These strategies include:
(i)For swap instruments, we receive a fixed price for the hedged commodity and
pay a floating market price, as defined in each instrument, to the
counterparty. The fixed-price payment and the floating-price payment are
netted, resulting in a net amount due to or from the counterparty.
(ii)For cap-swaps, Chesapeake receives a fixed price and pays a floating market
price. The fixed price received by Chesapeake includes a premium in
exchange for a "cap" limiting the counterparty's exposure. In other words,
there is no limit to Chesapeake's exposure but there is a limit to the
downside exposure of the counterparty.
(iii)Basis protection swaps are arrangements that guarantee a price
differential of oil or gas from a specified delivery point. Chesapeake
receives a payment from the counterparty if the price differential is
greater than the stated terms of the contract and pays the counterparty if
the price differential is less than the stated terms of the contract.
Commodity markets are volatile, and as a result, Chesapeake's hedging activity
is dynamic. As market conditions warrant, the company may elect to settle a
hedging transaction prior to its scheduled maturity date and, as a result, lock
in the gain or loss on the transaction.
Chesapeake enters into oil and natural gas derivative transactions in order to
mitigate a portion of its exposure to adverse market changes in oil and natural
gas prices. Accordingly, associated gains or loses from the derivative
transactions are reflected as adjustments to oil and gas sales. All realized
gains and losses from oil and natural gas derivatives are included in oil and
gas sales in the month of related production. Pursuant to SFAS 133, certain
derivatives do not qualify for designation as cash flow hedges. Changes in the
fair value of these non-qualifying derivatives that occur prior to their
maturity (i.e. because of temporary fluctuations in value) are reported
currently in the consolidated statement of operations as unrealized gains
(losses) within oil and gas sales.
Following provisions of SFAS 133, changes in the fair value of derivative
instruments designated as cash flow hedges, to the extent effective in
offsetting cash flows attributable to hedged risk, are recorded in other
comprehensive income until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. Any change
in fair value resulting from ineffectiveness is recognized currently in oil and
natural gas sales.
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The company currently has in place the following natural gas swaps:
% Hedged
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Avg. Avg. NYMEX Open Swap
NYMEX Price Positions as
Strike Including Assuming a % of
Open Price Gain (Loss) Open and Gas Estimated
Swaps of Open from Locked Locked Production Total Gas
in Bcf's Swaps Swaps Positions in Bcf's of: Production
-------- ------- ------------ ---------- ------------- -----------
2004:
2004:
1st Qtr 69.5 $5.94 $0.03 $5.97 70.1 99%
2nd Qtr 62.2 $5.15 $0.00 $5.15 76.5 81%
3rd Qtr(1) 56.3 $5.34 -$0.09 $5.25 82.5 68%
4th Qtr(1) 35.0 $5.39 -$0.27 $5.12 87.0 40%
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Total 2004 223.0 $5.48 -$0.07 $5.41 316.1 71%
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Total 2005(1) 61.3 $5.24 -$0.50 $4.74 357.0 17%
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Total 2006(1)(2) - - - - 375.0 -
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Total 2007(2) - - - - 395.0 -
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TOTALS
2004-2007 284.3 $5.43 -$0.29 $5.14 1,443.1 24%
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(1) Certain hedging arrangements include swaps with knockout price ranging from
$3.75 to $4.75 covering 4.6 bcf in 2004, $3.75 to $4.75 covering 9.1 bcf in
2005 and $3.75 covering 7.3 bcf in 2006.
(2) Swaps covering 32.9 bcf and 25.6 bcf have been locked for 2006 and 2007.
This will result in the recognition of $22.6 million and $11.6 million of
losses in 2006 and 2007, respectively, when the hedging arrangements
settle.
(3) Not shown above are collars covering 1.5 bcf and 4.4 bcf of production in
2004 and 2005, respectively, at a weighted average floor and ceiling of
$3.10 and $4.44. In addition, call options covering 27.4 bcf and 7.3 bcf of
production in 2004 and 2005 at weighted average price of $6.19 and $6.00
are not included in the table above.
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The company has also entered into the following natural gas basis protection
swaps:
Assuming Gas
Production in Bcf's
Volume in Bcf's NYMEX less: of: %Hedged
---------------- ---------------- ------------------- -------
2004 157.4 0.173 316.1 50%
2005 109.5 0.156 357.0 31%
2006 47.5 0.155 375.0 13%
2007 63.9 0.166 395.0 16%
2008 64.0 0.166 415.0 15%
2009 37.0 0.160 435.0 9%
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Totals 479.3 $ 0.164* 2,293.1 21%
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* weighted average
The company has entered into the following crude oil hedging arrangements:
% Hedged
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Assuming Open Swap
Avg. Oil Positions as
Open NYMEX Production % of Total
Swaps in Strike in mbo's Estimated
mbo's Price of: Production
-------- ------ ---------- ------------
Q1 - 2004 1,270 $28.58 1,465 87%
Q2 - 2004 1,540 $30.00 1,673 92%
Q3 - 2004(1) 1,519 $30.32 1,600 95%
Q4 - 2004(1) 1,518 $30.10 1,600 95%
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Total 2004(1) 5,847 $29.80 6,338 92%
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Total 2005(1) 548 $31.56 6,360 9%
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(1)Certain hedging arrangements include swaps with a knockout price ranging
from $21.00 to $26.00 covering 2,240 mbo in 2004 and a knockout price of
$26.00 covering 548 mbo in 2005.
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