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Clayton Williams Energy Announces Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results
Wednesday, August 05, 2009 7:51 AM


Clayton Williams Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:CWEI) reported a net loss attributable to Company stockholders for the second quarter of 2009 of $38.6 million, or $3.18 per share, as compared to a net loss of $21.2 million, or $1.75 per share, for the second quarter of 2008. Cash flow from operations for the second quarter of 2009 was $26.6 million as compared to $71.4 million during the same period in 2008.

For the six months ended June 30, 2009, the Company reported a net loss attributable to Company stockholders of $60.9 million, or $5.02 per share, as compared to a net loss of $14 million, or $1.19 per share, for the same period in 2008. Cash flow from operations for the six-month period in 2009 was $39.9 million as compared to $149.4 million during the same period in 2008.

As previously reported, the current quarter included a non-cash charge of $32.1 million related to the impairment of certain drilling rigs and related equipment of Desta Drilling, LP (formerly Larclay JV) to reduce the carrying value of the equipment to its estimated fair value.

The Company’s operating results continue to be negatively impacted by the effects of the current global recession. Oil and gas sales decreased 57% from $134.3 million for the second quarter of 2008 to $57.2 million for the same quarter in 2009. Substantially all of the reduction in oil and gas sales was attributable to lower product prices. Average realized oil prices for the second quarter of 2009 decreased 53% to $56.55 per barrel from $121.51 per barrel in the 2008 period, while gas prices decreased 65% to $3.84 per Mcf from $11.07 per Mcf in the same quarter of 2008. Average realized prices for 2009 and 2008 exclude the effects of any gains or losses realized on commodity hedging transactions since those derivatives were not designated as cash flow hedges and have been reported in the Company’s statements of operations as gain/loss on derivatives under applicable accounting standards.

Oil production for the second quarter of 2009 increased 2% to 716,000 barrels, or 7,868 barrels per day, compared to 703,000 barrels, or 7,725 barrels per day, in the second quarter of 2008. Gas production for the second quarter 2009 decreased 8% to 3.9 Bcf, or 42,374 Mcf per day, from 4.2 Bcf, or 45,901 Mcf per day, in the 2008 quarter.

For the second quarter of 2009, the Company reported a $21.8 million net loss on derivatives, consisting of a $20.3 million non-cash loss to mark the Company’s derivative positions to their fair value on June 30, 2009 and a $1.5 million realized loss on settled contracts. For the same period in 2008, the Company reported a $148.6 million net loss on derivatives, consisting of a $35 million realized loss on settled contracts and a $113.6 million non-cash loss due to changes in mark-to-market valuations.

The Company will host a conference call to discuss these results and other forward-looking items today, August 5th at 1:30 pm CT (2:30 pm ET). The dial-in conference number is: 800-901-5213, passcode 17565605. The replay will be available for one week at 888-286-8010, passcode 92376806.

To access the conference call via Internet webcast, please go to the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.claytonwilliams.com and click on “Live Webcast.” Following the live webcast, the call will be archived for a period of 90 days on the Company’s website.

Clayton Williams Energy, Inc. is an independent energy company located in Midland, Texas.

This release contains 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. All statements, other than statements of historical or current facts, that address activities, events, outcomes and other matters that we plan, expect, intend, assume, believe, budget, predict, forecast, project, estimate or anticipate (and other similar expressions) will, should or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current belief, based on currently available information, as to the outcome and timing of future events. The Company cautions that its future natural gas and liquids production, revenues, cash flows, liquidity, plans for future operations, expenses, outlook for oil and natural gas prices, timing of capital expenditures and other forward-looking statements are subject to all of the risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, incident to the exploration for and development, production and marketing of oil and gas.

These risks include, but are not limited to, the possibility of unsuccessful exploration and development drilling activities, our ability to replace and sustain production, commodity price volatility, domestic and worldwide economic conditions, the availability of capital on economic terms to fund our capital expenditures and acquisitions, our level of indebtedness, the impact of the current economic recession on our business operations, financial condition and ability to raise capital, declines in the value of our oil and gas properties resulting in a decrease in our borrowing base under our credit facility and impairments, the ability of financial counterparties to perform or fulfill their obligations under existing agreements, the uncertainty inherent in estimating proved oil and gas reserves and in projecting future rates of production and timing of development expenditures, drilling and other operating risks, lack of availability of goods and services, regulatory and environmental risks associated with drilling and production activities, the adverse effects of changes in applicable tax, environmental and other regulatory legislation, and other risks and uncertainties are described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.

TABLES AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FOLLOW . . .

CLAYTON WILLIAMS ENERGY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share)
         
 

Three Months
Ended

Six Months
Ended

June 30, June 30,
2009 2008 2009 2008
REVENUES
Oil and gas sales $ 57,206 $ 134,291 $ 108,002 $ 253,210
Natural gas services 1,355 3,553 2,939 6,091
Drilling rig services 1,462 12,703 6,681 27,535
Gain on sales of assets   480     40,721     663     41,290  
Total revenues   60,503     191,268     118,285     328,126  
 
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Production 18,296 21,925 37,359 42,504
Exploration:
Abandonments and impairments 4,505 1,933 16,917 2,230
Seismic and other 1,388 1,562 5,658 5,237
Natural gas services 1,211 3,244 2,622 5,759
Drilling rig services 2,911 9,923 9,997 21,040
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 26,186 24,974 62,651 55,247
Impairment of property and equipment (a) 32,068 - 32,068 -
Accretion of abandonment obligations 748 485 1,466 1,015
General and administrative 6,256 7,944 10,784 11,392
Loss on sales of assets and inventory write-downs   396     277     3,845     286  
Total costs and expenses   93,965     72,267     183,367     144,710  
Operating income (loss)   (33,462 )   119,001     (65,082 )   183,416  
 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
 
Interest expense (5,736 ) (6,077 ) (11,174 ) (13,523 )
Loss on derivatives (21,770 ) (148,587 ) (19,260 ) (194,696 )
Other 826 3,014 1,727 3,669
       
Total other income (expense)   (26,680 )   (151,650 )   (28,707 )   (204,550 )
 
Loss before income taxes (60,142 ) (32,649 ) (93,789 ) (21,134 )
 
Income tax benefit 21,943 11,642 34,321 7,420
       
NET LOSS (38,199 ) (21,007 ) (59,468 ) (13,714 )
Less income attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax (a)   (409 )   (164 )   (1,455 )   (278 )
Net Loss attributable to Clayton Williams Energy, Inc. $ (38,608 ) $ (21,171 ) $ (60,923 ) $ (13,992 )
 
Net loss per common share attributable to Clayton Williams
Energy, Inc. stockholders:
Basic $ (3.18 ) $ (1.75 ) $ (5.02 ) $ (1.19 )
Diluted $ (3.18 ) $ (1.75 ) $ (5.02 ) $ (1.19 )
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic   12,142     12,111     12,132     11,749  
Diluted   12,142     12,111     12,132     11,749  

CLAYTON WILLIAMS ENERGY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
     
ASSETS
June 30, December 31,
2009 2008
(Unaudited)
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 15,943 $ 41,199
Accounts receivable:
Oil and gas sales 23,223 26,009
Joint interest and other, net 6,229 14,349
Affiliates 554 227
Inventory 32,396 20,052
Deferred income taxes 3,637 3,637
Assets held for sale (a) 18,750 -
Prepaids and other   18,386     20,011  
  119,118     125,484  
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Oil and gas properties, successful efforts method 1,564,547 1,526,473
Natural gas gathering and processing systems 17,816 17,816
Contract drilling equipment (a) 26,465 91,151
Other   15,869     14,954  
1,624,697 1,650,394
Less accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization   (890,043 )   (840,366 )
Property and equipment, net   734,654     810,028  
 
OTHER ASSETS
Debt issue costs, net 5,671 6,225
Other   1,830     1,672  
  7,501     7,897  
 
$ 861,273   $ 943,409  
 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable:
Trade $ 36,603 $ 67,189
Oil and gas sales 26,817 24,702
Affiliates 1,518 1,627
Current maturities of long-term debt 18,750 18,750
Fair value of derivatives 17,626 -
Accrued liabilities and other   11,264     10,609  
  112,578     122,877  
 
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Long-term debt 355,550 347,225
Deferred income taxes 86,087 120,414
Fair value of derivatives 1,281 -
Other   37,034     32,617  
  479,952     500,256  
 
EQUITY
Preferred stock, par value $.10 per share - -
Common stock, par value $.10 per share 1,214 1,212
Additional paid-in capital (a) 152,028 137,046
Retained earnings   115,501     176,424  
Total Clayton Williams Energy, Inc. stockholders' equity   268,743     314,682  
 
Noncontrolling interest, net of tax (a)   -     5,594  
Total equity   268,743     320,276  
 
$ 861,273   $ 943,409  

CLAYTON WILLIAMS ENERGY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
           
 

Three Months
Ended

Six Months
Ended

June 30, June 30,
2009 2008 2009 2008
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss $ (38,199 ) $ (21,007 ) $ (59,468 ) $ (13,714 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 26,186 24,974 62,651 55,247
Impairment of property and equipment 32,068 - 32,068 -
Exploration costs 4,505 1,933 16,917 2,230
(Gain) loss on sales of assets and inventory write-downs, net (84 ) (40,444 ) 3,182 (41,004 )
Deferred income tax benefit (21,943 ) (11,852 ) (34,321 ) (7,752 )
Non-cash employee compensation 244 1,568 627 1,910
Unrealized loss on derivatives 20,286 113,593 18,907 145,621
Settlements on derivatives with financing elements - 14,374 - 24,789
Amortization of debt issue costs 316 439 624 785
Accretion of abandonment obligations 748 485 1,466 1,015
 
Changes in operating working capital:
Accounts receivable 475 (5,793 ) 10,579 (19,662 )
Accounts payable (3,219 ) (11,587 ) (16,626 ) 398
Other   5,196     4,688     3,264     (442 )
Net cash provided by operating activities   26,579     71,371     39,870     149,421  
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property and equipment (26,456 ) (68,881 ) (69,082 ) (118,500 )
Proceeds from sales of assets 411 113,425 670 114,049
Change in equipment inventory (6,577 ) (5,157 ) (12,594 ) (6,777 )
Other   13     716     (97 )   785  
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   (32,609 )   40,103     (81,103 )   (10,443 )
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from long-term debt 10,800 4,000 25,200 4,000
Repayments of long-term debt (4,688 ) (111,563 ) (9,375 ) (128,925 )
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 45 9,432 152 15,884
Settlements on derivatives with financing elements   -     (14,374 )   -     (24,789 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   6,157     (112,505 )   15,977     (133,830 )
 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH
AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 127 (1,031 ) (25,256 ) 5,148
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Beginning of period 15,816 18,523 41,199 12,344
       
End of period $ 15,943   $ 17,492   $ 15,943   $ 17,492  

Clayton Williams Energy, Inc.
Summary Production and Price Data
(Unaudited)
         
 
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
2009 2008 2009 2008
 
Average Daily Production:
Natural Gas (Mcf):
Permian Basin 15,432 14,284 15,553 14,665
North Louisiana 11,445 15,233 12,989 14,611
South Louisiana 7,699 7,347 10,132 15,405
Austin Chalk (Trend) 2,412 2,133 2,718 2,333
Cotton Valley Reef Complex 3,781 6,277 4,026 5,857
Other   1,605     627     1,372     563  
Total   42,374     45,901     46,790     53,434  
 
Oil (Bbls):
Permian Basin 4,058 3,568 4,256 3,532
North Louisiana 273 386 271 365
South Louisiana 701 105 548 545
Austin Chalk (Trend) 2,742 3,575 2,942 3,104
Other   94     91     88     75  
Total   7,868     7,725     8,105     7,621  
 
Natural gas liquids (Bbls):
Permian Basin 248 153 238 185
North Louisiana 37 5 19 3
South Louisiana 60 41 52 89
Austin Chalk (Trend) 290 241 299 258
Other   13     11     11     9  
Total   648     451     619     544  
 
 
 
Total Production:
Natural Gas (MMcf) 3,856 4,177 8,469 9,725
Oil (MBbls) 716 703 1,467 1,387
Natural gas liquids (MBbls)   59     41     112     99  
Total (MBOE) 1,418 1,440 2,991 3,107
 
 
Average Realized Prices (b):
Gas ($/Mcf): $ 3.84   $ 11.07   $ 4.25   $ 9.81  
Oil ($/Bbl): $ 56.55   $ 121.51   $ 46.55   $ 109.05  
Natural gas liquids ($/Bbl) $ 24.53   $ 63.63   $ 23.78   $ 58.47  
 
Gains (Losses) on settled derivative contracts (b):
($ in thousands, except per unit)
Gas:
Net realized gain (loss) $ 3,088 $ (10,287 ) $ 4,486 $ (11,171 )
Per unit produced ($/Mcf) $ 0.80 $ (2.46 ) $ 0.53 $ (1.15 )
 
Oil:
Net realized gain (loss) $ (4,572 ) $ (23,348 ) $ (4,839 ) $ (36,254 )
Per unit produced ($/Bbl) $ (6.39 ) $ (33.21 ) $ (3.30 ) $ (26.14 )

Clayton Williams Energy, Inc.
Summary of Open Commodity Derivatives
(Unaudited)
       
 

The following summarizes information concerning the Company’s net positions in open commodity
derivatives applicable to periods subsequent to June 30, 2009.

 
Swaps: Gas Oil
MMBtu (a) Price Bbls Price
Production Period:
 
3rd Quarter 2009 1,450,000 $ 5.47 440,000 $ 48.13
4th Quarter 2009 1,850,000 $ 5.47 400,000 $ 46.15
2010 7,540,000 $ 6.80 327,000 $ 53.30
2011 6,420,000 $ 7.07 - $ -
17,260,000 1,167,000
 
(a) One MMBtu equals one Mcf at a Btu factor of 1,000.

CLAYTON WILLIAMS ENERGY, INC.
Notes to tables and supplemental information
 
 
(a) Effective April 15, 2009, the Company acquired the remaining 50% equity interest in Desta Drilling, LP, a contract drilling limited partnership formerly referred to as Larclay JV (the "Partnership"), pursuant to an agreement with Lariat Services, Inc. ("Lariat") dated March 13, 2009 (the "Assignment"). The Assignment from Lariat to the Company also included all of Lariat's right, title and interest in subordinated loans previously made by Lariat to the Partnership. As consideration for the Assignment, the Company assumed all of the obligations and liabilities of Lariat relating to the Partnership from and after the effective date, including Lariat's obligations as operator of the Partnership's drilling rigs. Upon consummation of the Assignment, the Company contributed the subordinated loans to the Partnership's capital.
 
Prior to the effective date of the Assignment, the Company met the definition of the primary beneficiary of the Partnership's expected cash flows under FIN 46R. Accordingly, the Company fully consolidated the accounts of the Partnership in its consolidated financial statements and accounted for the equity interest owned by Lariat as a noncontrolling interest. Upon consummation of the Assignment, the Company accounted for the related transactions by recording an increase in additional paid-in capital of $14.8 million, consisting of the contribution to equity of $7.8 million of principal and accrued interest on subordinated loans obtained from Lariat and the conversion to equity of $7 million of cumulative balance in the noncontrolling interest account attributable to the equity interests acquired from Lariat.
 
Upon consummation of the Assignment, the Company adopted a plan of disposition whereby it would commit to sell eight of the Partnership's 12 drilling rigs. The plan of disposition meets the criteria under SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets (as amended)" ("SFAS 144"), for the designated assets to be classified as held for sale. SFAS 144 requires the Company to value the designated assets at the lower of their carrying value or fair value, less cost to sell, as of the date the plan of disposition was adopted. The Company estimates the fair value of the designated assets to be approximately $18.8 million. As a result, the Company has reclassified the estimated fair value of the designated assets to "Assets Held for Sale" in its consolidated balance sheet, and has recorded a related charge for impairment of property and equipment of approximately $32.1 million in its consolidated statement of operations for the second quarter of 2009.
 
(b) Hedging gains/losses are only included in the determination of the Company's average realized prices if the underlying derivative contracts are designated as cash flow hedges under applicable accounting standards. The Company did not designate any of its 2009 or 2008 derivative contracts as cash flow hedges. This means that the Company's derivatives for 2009 and 2008 have been marked-to-market through its statement of operations as other income/expense instead of through accumulated other comprehensive income on the Company's balance sheet. This also means that all realized gains/losses on these derivatives are reported in other income/expense instead of as a component of oil and gas sales.

Clayton Williams Energy, Inc.
Patti Hollums, 432-688-3419
Director of Investor Relations
cwei@claytonwilliams.com
www.claytonwilliams.com
or
Mel G. Riggs, 432-688-3431
Chief Financial Officer

(Source: Business Wire )


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