EXHIBIT 99 Anadarko Announces Second Quarter 2004 Earnings HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 2004--Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:APC) -- QUARTERLY EARNINGS UP 35% OVER SECOND QUARTER '03 -- COMPANY SHOWS PROGRESS ON NEW STRATEGY WITH REPURCHASE OF 2.6 MILLION SHARES Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:APC) today announced second quarter 2004 net income available to common shareholders of $405 million, or $1.59 per share (diluted), on revenues of $1.44 billion. For the same period in 2003, net income was $301 million, or $1.20 per share (diluted), on revenues of $1.25 billion. Net income available to common shareholders year to date is $797 million. Cash flow from operating activities totaled $880 million in the second quarter 2004, compared to $710 million for the second quarter 2003. Cash flow from operations before changes in assets and liabilities for the second quarter 2004 totaled $889 million, compared to $774 million for the second quarter 2003.(1) Year-to-date cash flow from operating activities totaled $1.77 billion. "Anadarko produced good second quarter results that were helped by strong commodity prices. In fact, our earnings are up 35 percent over second quarter '03. In addition, our production levels for the quarter met our expectations," said Jim Hackett, Anadarko President and CEO. "Last month, we announced a refocused corporate strategy to improve profitability, increase our competitiveness and generate more attractive returns for our shareholders. We are already making progress on that strategy by utilizing approximately $150 million of the proceeds from the sale of some of our hard mineral royalty revenue streams to initiate our share repurchase plan. Since we announced the strategy, Anadarko has repurchased 2.6 million outstanding common shares, and since year-end, cash has increased by nearly $250 million, furthering our commitment to strengthen the balance sheet," Hackett added. During the second quarter of 2004, sales volumes totaled 47 million barrels of oil equivalent (BOE), or 512,000 BOE per day, down slightly from 2003 second quarter sales volumes of 48 million BOE or 527,000 BOE per day. Oil sales volumes in the second quarter were 173,000 barrels per day (b/d), compared to 190,000 b/d in the same quarter of 2003. The decrease in volumes is attributed to declines in South Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico shelf, plus the timing of cargo liftings in Algeria. The company's average realized oil prices were $31.71 per barrel, up significantly over 2003 second quarter prices of $25.11 per barrel. North American natural gas sales volumes of 1,786 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d) rose slightly over second quarter 2003 volumes of 1,741 MMcf/d. The increase can be attributed primarily to Anadarko's successful drilling program in the North Louisiana Vernon field and in West Texas. Anadarko's average realized natural gas price in the second quarter of 2004 was $5.19 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf), compared with $4.40 per Mcf for the same period in 2003. RECENT HIGHLIGHTS -- Anadarko significantly expanded its Gulf of Mexico deepwater K2 North discovery when its No. 2 well encountered 165 feet of net oil pay. The field is expected to begin production through the Marco Polo platform in 2005. Anadarko holds a 100 percent working interest in the field, which is located on Green Canyon Block 518. -- On July 19, Anadarko announced it had commenced production from three wells at its Marco Polo field located on Green Canyon Block 608 in the Gulf of Mexico. Anadarko has a 100 percent working interest and expects the field to reach peak daily production of 50,000 BOE once all six wells are on line by early 2005. -- In June, the company unveiled a refocused corporate strategy to improve profitability by emphasizing exploration for new North American and international resources and focusing on unconventional oil and natural gas resource potential, particularly in North America. The strategy also lays out a more disciplined international new ventures program. This operational plan includes a financial strategy to fund capital expenditures within mid-cycle cash flows. Excess cash flow from higher priced commodity environments will be returned to shareholders through net debt reduction and share buy-backs, or compete for other strategic opportunities. One of the initial steps in the strategy includes a planned divestment or monetization of properties that do not fit with our future business model. The divestitures should generate estimated after-tax proceeds of at least $2.5 billion and are expected to occur primarily in the next six months. These proceeds will be targeted to reducing net debt and buying back shares. GUIDANCE The company expects to increase its capital spending to a range of between $2.8 billion to $3 billion, primarily to accelerate development of its K2 North field in the Gulf of Mexico. As a result of the effect of commodity price increases on Venezuela and Gulf of Mexico volumes, the company has narrowed its 2004 production growth guidance. The attached guidance reflects full-year results and excludes the future impact of any divestitures or monetizations. EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL TODAY AT 9:00 A.M. CDT, 10:00 A.M. EDT Anadarko will host an earnings conference call today at 9:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time (10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time) to discuss second quarter 2004 results and the company's outlook for the remainder of the year. The dial-in number is 913-981-4910, and the confirmation number is 162364. For complete instructions on how to actively participate in the conference call, or to listen to the live audio webcast or a replay, please refer to www.anadarko.com. ANADARKO OPERATIONS REPORT For more details on Anadarko's operations, please refer to the comprehensive report on second quarter drilling activity. The report will be available today at www.anadarko.com on the Investor Relations page. FINANCIAL DATA Several pages of information on the following topics are attached. -- Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures -- Summary financial information -- Volumes and prices -- Hedge position as of July 23, 2004 -- Financial and operating guidance Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's mission is to deliver a competitive and sustainable rate of return to shareholders by developing, acquiring and exploring for oil and gas resources vital to the world's health and welfare. As of year-end 2003, the company had 2.5 billion BOE of reserves, making it one of the world's largest independent exploration and production companies. Anadarko's operational focus extends from the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, up through Texas, Louisiana, the Mid-Continent, western U.S. and Canadian Rockies and onto the North Slope of Alaska. Anadarko also has significant production in Algeria, Venezuela and Qatar. For more information about how Anadarko is bringing excellence to the surface, please visit: www.anadarko.com. (1) See accompanying tables for a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures utilized in calculating cash flow from operations before changes in assets and liabilities and a statement indicating why management believes the non-GAAP measure of cash flow is useful information for investors. This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. Anadarko believes that its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions. No assurance, however, can be given that its goals will be achieved. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the projections, anticipated results or other expectations expressed in this release. While Anadarko makes these forward-looking statements in good faith, neither Anadarko nor its management can guarantee that the anticipated future results will be achieved. See Regulatory Matters and Additional Factors Affecting Business in the Management's Discussion and Analysis included in the company's 2003 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures Below is a reconciliation of cash provided by operating activities (GAAP) to cash flow from operations before changes in assets and liabilities (non-GAAP) as required under Regulation G of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The company uses cash flow from operations before changes in assets and liabilities to demonstrate the company's ability to internally fund capital expenditures and to service or incur additional debt. It is useful in comparisons of oil and gas exploration and production companies because it excludes fluctuations in assets and liabilities. Quarter Ended June 30 -------------------- millions 2004 2003 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash Flow - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash provided by operating activities $880 $710 Add back: Change in accounts receivable 119 (202) Change in accounts payable and accrued expenses (138) 277 Change in other items - net 28 (11) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash flow from operations before changes in assets and liabilities $889 $774 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Quarter Ended Year to Date Summary Financial Information June 30 June 30 ----------------------------- $ and shares in millions 2004 2003 2004 2003 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenues - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Gas sales $843 $697 $1,615 $1,403 Oil and condensate sales 503 434 1,054 879 Natural gas liquids sales 93 85 196 170 Other sales 4 33 38 52 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 1,443 1,249 2,903 2,504 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Costs and Expenses - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Direct operating 163 151 321 287 Transportation and cost of product 59 53 116 93 Administrative and general 92 86 171 174 Depreciation, depletion and amortization 357 323 705 613 Other taxes 85 71 166 146 Impairments related to oil and gas properties - 13 9 18 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 756 697 1,488 1,331 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Operating Income 687 552 1,415 1,173 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest Expense and Other (Income) Expense - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest expense 66 68 129 128 Other (income) expense (4) 12 56 (27) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 62 80 185 101 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Income before Income Taxes 625 472 1,230 1,072 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Income Tax Expense 219 170 431 398 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Income Before Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle $406 $302 $799 $674 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Preferred Stock Dividends 1 1 2 2 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Income Available to Common Stockholders Before Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle $405 $301 $797 $672 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle - - - 47 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Income Available to Common Stockholders $405 $301 $797 $719 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Per Common Share - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Net income - before change in accounting principle - basic $1.60 $1.21 $3.16 $2.70 Net income - before change in accounting principle - diluted $1.59 $1.20 $3.14 $2.65 Change in accounting principle - basic $- $- $- $0.19 Change in accounting principle - diluted $- $- $- $0.18 Net income - basic $1.60 $1.21 $3.16 $2.89 Net income - diluted $1.59 $1.20 $3.14 $2.83 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Basic 252 250 252 249 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted 254 252 254 255 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Quarter Ended Year to Date Summary Financial Information June 30 June 30 --------------------------------------- $ in millions 2004 2003 2004 2003 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash Flow from Operating Activities - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Net income before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle $406 $302 $799 $674 Depreciation, depletion and amortization 357 323 705 613 Deferred income taxes 123 109 248 263 Impairments related to oil and gas properties - 13 9 18 Other noncash items 3 27 72 - - --------------------------------------------------------------------- 889 774 1,833 1,568 (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable (119) 202 (158) (64) Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses 138 (277) 158 (4) Other items - net (28) 11 (68) (85) - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities $880 $710 $1,765 $1,415 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Capital Expenditures - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Capital spending $684 $826 $1,350 $1,363 Capitalized interest 22 30 47 64 Capitalized overhead 45 45 86 97 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $751 $901 $1,483 $1,524 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- June 30, Dec. 31, 2004 2003 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Condensed Balance Sheet - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash and cash equivalents $309 $62 Other current assets 1,407 1,262 Net properties and equipment 18,066 17,396 Other assets 443 437 Goodwill 1,378 1,389 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Assets $21,603 $20,546 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Current liabilities $2,044 $1,715 Long-term debt 4,895 5,058 Other long-term liabilities 5,513 5,174 Stockholders' equity 9,151 8,599 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $21,603 $20,546 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Capitalization - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total debt $5,063 $5,058 Stockholders' equity 9,151 8,599 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $14,214 $13,657 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Capitalization Ratios - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total debt 36% 37% Stockholders' equity 64% 63% - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Quarter Ended Year to Date Volumes and Prices June 30 June 30 ------------------------------- 2004 2003 2004 2003 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Natural Gas - --------------------------------------------------------------------- United States - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Volumes, billion cubic feet 126 122 247 241 Average daily volumes, million cubic feet per day 1,388 1,350 1,358 1,333 Price per thousand cubic feet $5.19 $4.28 $5.03 $4.37 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Canada - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Volumes, billion cubic feet 36 36 72 71 Average daily volumes, million cubic feet per day 398 391 396 390 Price per thousand cubic feet $5.16 $4.80 $5.14 $4.91 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Volumes, billion cubic feet 162 158 319 312 Average daily volumes, million cubic feet per day 1,786 1,741 1,754 1,723 Price per thousand cubic feet $5.19 $4.40 $5.06 $4.50 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Crude Oil and Condensate - --------------------------------------------------------------------- United States - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Volumes, million barrels 8 8 16 17 Average daily volumes, thousand barrels per day 84 97 86 94 Price per barrel $31.04 $25.44 $30.45 $26.50 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Canada - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Volumes, million barrels 1 2 3 3 Average daily volumes, thousand barrels per day 13 17 14 17 Price per barrel $36.12 $27.15 $33.99 $28.12 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Algeria - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Volumes, million barrels 5 5 12 10 Average daily volumes, thousand barrels per day 52 58 65 53 Price per barrel $33.46 $25.36 $32.20 $28.25 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Other International - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Volumes, million barrels 2 2 4 3 Average daily volumes, thousand barrels per day 24 18 23 17 Price per barrel $27.88 $20.55 $25.87 $22.41 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Volumes, million barrels 16 17 35 33 Average daily volumes, thousand barrels per day 173 190 188 181 Price per barrel $31.71 $25.11 $30.76 $26.78 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Natural Gas Liquids - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Volumes, million barrels 4 4 8 8 Average daily volumes, thousand barrels per day 41 47 45 44 Price per barrel $25.18 $20.09 $24.22 $21.49 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Barrels of Oil Equivalent (BOE) - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Volumes, million BOE 47 48 96 93 Average daily volumes, thousand BOE per day 512 527 525 512 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Natural Gas Hedge Position for 2004 & 2005 As of July 23, 2004 Fixed and Physical 2- Way Collars Contracts NYMEX Volume Price Volume Floor Ceiling MMMBtu/d $/MMBtu MMMBtu/d $/MMBtu $/MMBtu United States 3rd Qtr 2004 200.0 $3.88 44.3 $4.29 $6.43 4th Qtr 2004 200.0 $3.88 44.3 $4.29 $6.43 ----------------------------------------------- Remainder of Year 2004 200.0 $3.88 44.3 $4.29 $6.43 ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- Total Year 2005 - $- 26.3 $3.76 $5.65 ----------------------------------------------- Canada 3rd Qtr 2004 63.5 $3.83 - $- $- 4th Qtr 2004 45.2 $3.63 - $- $- ----------------------------------------------- Remainder of Year 2004 54.3 $3.75 - $- $- ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- Total Year 2005 32.6 $3.46 - $- $- ----------------------------------------------- Total Natural Gas, All Locations 3rd Qtr 2004 263.5 $3.87 44.3 $4.29 $6.43 4th Qtr 2004 245.2 $3.83 44.3 $4.29 $6.43 ----------------------------------------------- Remainder of Year 2004 254.3 $3.85 44.3 $4.29 $6.43 ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- Total Year 2005 32.6 $3.46 26.3 $3.76 $5.65 ----------------------------------------------- 3- Way Collars Sold Purchased Volume Floor Floor Ceiling MMMBtu/d $/MMBtu $/MMBtu $/MMBtu United States 3rd Qtr 2004 268.8 $2.67 $3.65 $5.30 4th Qtr 2004 268.8 $2.67 $3.65 $5.30 ----------------- ------------------ Remainder of Year 2004 268.8 $2.67 $3.65 $5.30 ----------------- ------------------ ----------------- ------------------ Total Year 2005 178.8 $3.83 $4.80 $8.94 ----------------- ------------------ Canada 3rd Qtr 2004 - $- $- $- 4th Qtr 2004 - $- $- $- ----------------- ------------------ Remainder of Year 2004 - $- $- $- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------- ------------------ Total Year 2005 - $- $- $- ----------------- ------------------ Total Natural Gas, All Locations 3rd Qtr 2004 268.8 $2.67 $3.65 $5.30 4th Qtr 2004 268.8 $2.67 $3.65 $5.30 ----------------- ------------------ Remainder of Year 2004 268.8 $2.67 $3.65 $5.30 ----------------- ------------------ ----------------- ------------------ Total Year 2005 178.8 $3.83 $4.80 $8.94 ----------------- ------------------ Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Crude Oil Hedge Position for 2004 & 2005 As of July 23, 2004 Fixed and Physical Contracts 2- Way Collars NYMEX Volume Price Volume Floor Ceiling Bbl/day $/Bbl Bbl/day $/Bbl $/Bbl United States 3rd Qtr 2004 26,000 $27.22 3,260 $22.00 $26.32 4th Qtr 2004 26,000 $27.22 3,260 $22.00 $26.32 -------------------------------------------- Remainder of Year 2004 26,000 $27.22 3,260 $22.00 $26.32 -------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- Total Year 2005 - $- 1,986 $22.00 $26.32 -------------------------------------------- Algeria 3rd Qtr 2004 - $- - $- $- 4th Qtr 2004 - $- - $- $- -------------------------------------------- Remainder of Year 2004 - $- - $- $- -------------------------------------------- Total Crude Oil, All Locations 3rd Qtr 2004 26,000 $27.22 3,260 $22.00 $26.32 4th Qtr 2004 26,000 $27.22 3,260 $22.00 $26.32 -------------------------------------------- Remainder of Year 2004 26,000 $27.22 3,260 $22.00 $26.32 -------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- Total Year 2005 - $- 1,986 $22.00 $26.32 3- Way Collars Sold Purchased Volume Floor Floor Ceiling Bbl/day $/Bbl $/Bbl $/Bbl 3rd Qtr 2004 18,000 $22.50 $27.50 $32.14 4th Qtr 2004 18,000 $22.50 $27.50 $32.14 ---------------- --------- ------- Remainder of Year 2004 18,000 $22.50 $27.50 $32.14 ---------------- --------- ------- ---------------- --------- ------- Total Year 2005 40,000 $27.08 $32.08 $45.79 ---------------- --------- ------- Algeria 3rd Qtr 2004 20,000 $18.00 $22.00 $28.07 4th Qtr 2004 20,000 $18.00 $22.00 $28.07 ---------------- --------- ------- Remainder of Year 2004 20,000 $18.00 $22.00 $28.07 ---------------- --------- ------- Total Crude Oil, All Locations 3rd Qtr 2004 38,000 $20.13 $24.61 $30.00 4th Qtr 2004 38,000 $20.13 $24.61 $30.00 ---------------- --------- ------- Remainder of Year 2004 38,000 $20.13 $24.61 $30.00 ---------------- --------- ------- ---------------- --------- ------- Total Year 2005 40,000 $27.08 $32.08 $45.79 Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Financial and Operating Guidance As of July 30, 2004 3rd Qtr Total Year Forecast Forecast ----------------- ----------------- Units Units ----------------- ----------------- Total Sales (MM BOE) 48 - 50 193 - 197 Crude Oil (MBbl/d): 180 - 190 185 - 195 United States 88 - 94 90 - 95 Canada 13 - 15 13 - 15 Algeria 55 - 65 56 - 65 Other International 18 - 22 22 - 24 Natural Gas (MMcf/d): 1,825 - 1,860 1,780 - 1,820 United States 1,440 - 1,475 1,380 - 1,420 Canada 375 - 395 390 - 410 Natural Gas Liquids (MBbl/d): 39 - 43 41 - 45 United States 36 - 40 38 - 43 Canada 2 - 3 2 - 3 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- $/ Unit $/ Unit ---------------- ----------------- Price Differentials vs NYMEX (w/o hedges) Crude Oil ($/Bbl): (3.25) - (3.75) (3.25) - (3.75) United States (2.25) - (2.75) (2.25) - (2.75) Canada (3.75) - (4.25) (3.25) - (3.75) Algeria (1.75) - (2.25) (2.20) - (2.50) Other International (11.00) - (12.00) (10.75) - (11.25) Natural Gas ($/Mcf): (0.45) - (0.65) (0.40) - (0.60) United States (0.35) - (0.55) (0.35) - (0.55) Canada (0.80) - (1.00) (0.60) - (0.80) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- $MM $MM ----------------- ---------------- Other Revenues: Marketing 11 - 15 52 - 58 Minerals and Other 10 - 12 30 - 36 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Costs and Expenses: $ / Boe $ / Boe ----------------- ----------------- Direct Operating Costs 3.40 - 3.60 3.30 - 3.55 Transportation and Cost of Product 1.10 - 1.20 1.10 - 1.25 Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 7.65 - 7.95 7.50 - 7.70 Production Taxes (% of Revenue) 5.5% - 6.0% 5.5% - 6.0% $MM $MM ----------------- ----------------- Administrative and General 80 - 85 320 - 350 Impairments of Oil and Gas Assets - - 20 15 - 35 Interest Expense 68 - 72 260 - 280 Other (Income) Expense (5) - 15 50 - 80 Federal Tax Rate 35% - 37% 35% - 37% Deferred Taxes (% of Total Taxes) 65% - 69% 60% - 65% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Avg. Shares Outstanding (MM) Basic 250 - 251 251 - 252 Diluted 252 - 253 253 - 254 $MM $MM ----------------- ------------------ Capital Investment 700 - 750 2,800 - 3,000 E&P (Cost Incurred) 638 - 680 2,530 - 2,700 Capitalized Direct Expenses 46 - 50 175 - 185 Capitalized Interest 16 - 20 75 - 85 Other - - 20 30 CONTACT: Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, Houston Media Contacts: Teresa Wong, 832-636-1203 teresa_wong@anadarko.com or Lee Warren, 832-636-3321 lee_warren@anadarko.com or Margaret Cooper, 832-636-8355 margaret_cooper@anadarko.com or Investor Contacts: David Larson, 832-636-3265 david_larson@anadarko.com or Stewart Lawrence, 832-636-3326 stewart_lawrence@anadarko.com