Longview Announces 2012 Year End Financial Results and Independent Reserve Report
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Reserve Additions Replace 118% of Production and Supports Dividend Sustainability
(TSX: LNV)
CALGARY, March 27, 2013 /CNW/ - Longview Oil Corp. ("Longview" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce the financial and operating results for the year ended December 31, 2012 and the accompanying reserves as of December 31, 2012.
| | | Three months ended | | | Year ended |
| | | December 31, | | | December 31, |
| | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 (1) |
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Financial ($000, except as otherwise indicated) | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales including realized hedging | $ | 36,388 | | $ | 43,303 | | $ | 141,186 | | $ | 112,778 |
| per share (2) | $ | 0.78 | | $ | 0.93 | | $ | 3.02 | | $ | 3.37 |
| per boe | $ | 62.70 | | $ | 68.99 | | $ | 61.87 | | $ | 68.60 |
Funds from operations | $ | 15,639 | | $ | 21,047 | | $ | 60,420 | | $ | 53,736 |
| per share (2) | $ | 0.33 | | $ | 0.45 | | $ | 1.29 | | $ | 1.61 |
| per boe | $ | 26.95 | | $ | 33.53 | | $ | 26.47 | | $ | 32.69 |
Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) | $ | (21,466) | | $ | 4,320 | | $ | (8,268) | | $ | 20,529 |
| per share (2) | $ | (0.46) | | $ | 0.09 | | $ | (0.18) | | $ | 0.61 |
Dividends declared | $ | 7,025 | | $ | 7,012 | | $ | 20,085 | | $ | 18,695 |
| per share (3) | $ | 0.15 | | $ | 0.15 | | $ | 0.60 | | $ | 0.40 |
Total capital expenditures | $ | 11,763 | | $ | 25,645 | | $ | 44,491 | | $ | 55,033 |
Working capital deficit (4) | $ | 11,712 | | $ | 20,074 | | $ | 11,712 | | $ | 20,074 |
Bank indebtedness | $ | 111,895 | | $ | 90,979 | | $ | 111,895 | | $ | 90,979 |
Shares outstanding at end of period (000) | | 46,837 | | | 46,750 | | | 46,837 | | | 46,750 |
Basic weighted average shares (000) | | 46,837 | | | 46,750 | | | 46,807 | | | 33,459 |
Operating | | | | | | | | | | | |
Daily Production | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Crude oil and NGLs (bbls/d) | | 4,887 | | | 5,120 | | | 4,745 | | | 4,690 |
| Natural gas (mcf/d) | | 8,526 | | | 10,215 | | | 8,938 | | | 9,514 |
| Total boe/d @ 6:1 | | 6,308 | | | 6,823 | | | 6,235 | | | 6,276 |
Average prices (including hedging) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Crude oil and NGLs ($/bbl) | $ | 74.94 | | $ | 85.01 | | $ | 76.47 | | $ | 84.06 |
| Natural gas ($/mcf) | $ | 3.44 | | $ | 3.47 | | $ | 2.56 | | $ | 3.81 |
Proved plus probable reserves | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Crude oil & NGLs (mbbls) | | | | | | | | 30,204 | | | 29,897 |
| Natural gas (bcf) | | | | | | | | 48.4 | | | 47.7 |
| Total mboe | | | | | | | | 38,263 | | | 37,853 |
| Reserve life index (years) (5) | | | | | | | | 16.6 | | | 15.2 |
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(1) | Longview's operations commenced on April 14, 2011 and the year ended December 31, 2011 includes financial and operational results for only 262 days. |
(2) | Based on basic weighted average shares outstanding. | | | | | | | |
(3) | Based on shares outstanding at each dividend record date. | | | | | | | |
(4) | Working capital deficit includes trade and other receivables, prepaid expenses and deposits, trade and other accrued liabilities and due to parent. |
(5) | Based on fourth quarter average production rates. | | | | | | | |
Stable Production and Funds from Operations Sustains Dividends
- Funds from operations for the fourth quarter of 2012 was $15.6 million or $0.33 per share, an increase of 9% as compared to the third quarter of 2012 due to higher crude oil and liquids production. Funds from operations are primarily supported by crude oil and liquids production that represents 94% of our total sales revenue. Crude oil prices have been challenging during much of 2012 due to weakened WTI pricing and wide differentials between WTI and Canadian realized pricing that resulted in lower funds from operations as compared to the prior year.
- Production for the fourth quarter of 2012 averaged 6,308 boe/d (77% crude oil and liquids), an increase of 5% from 6,013 boe/d realized in the third quarter of 2012. Production for the year ended December 31, 2012 averaged 6,235 boe/d and was comparable to the prior year. Due to weaker than anticipated commodity prices and higher differentials, we announced a reduction to our capital expenditure program in the second quarter of 2012 to maintain financial discipline and a strong balance sheet. Production additions from our reduced capital expenditure program were sufficient to offset declines due to our drilling success and low decline rate on existing production.
- Operating expense for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $20.35/boe. Operating expense for 2012 has been impacted by costs associated with the clean-up of two salt water spills resulting from injection pipeline failures at Sunset, Alberta and additional costs for maintenance associated with specific facilities and pipelines throughout the year.
- Total capital expenditures for the three months and year ended December 31, 2012 amounted to $11.8 million and $44.5 million, respectively. During 2012 we drilled a total of 19.1 net (29 gross) wells at a 100% success rate adding initial 30 day production of approximately 1,591 boe/d weighted 90% to crude oil and natural gas liquids. This represents an on-stream cost of approximately $28,000 per boe/d.
- As at December 31, 2012, Longview's bank debt was $112.5 million on a credit facility of $200 million (56% drawn) resulting in an unutilized capacity of approximately $87.5 million. Longview currently pays a monthly dividend of $0.05 per share and has declared and paid $28.1 million of dividends for the year ended December 31, 2012.
Reserve Additions Replace 118% of Production
- At December 31, 2012 we had Proved plus Probable ("2P") Company interest reserves of 38.3 mmboe with proved reserves representing 56% of the total. Our 2012 capital program replaced 118% of production adding 2.7 mmboe of 2P reserves.
- Finding, Development & Acquisition ("FD&A") cost was $29.10/boe including the change in Future Development Capital ("FDC").
- Longview's December 31, 2012 Net Asset Value ("NAV") is $11.40/share at a 10% discount rate on a pre-tax basis. Longview's NAV has decreased from December 31, 2011 due to a reduction in the crude oil and natural gas pricing assumptions utilized by Sproule.
- The Corporation's 2P Reserve Life Index ("RLI") is 16.6 years using our fourth quarter 2012 average production rate.
Commodity Hedging Program
- Longview's hedging program for calendar 2013 includes crude oil hedges of 1,000 bbls/d at $90.29/bbl for January to December 2013 and 1,000 bbls/d at $93.00/bbl for February to December 2013.
- The Corporation will continue to hedge a portion of its production in the future in order to provide stable cash flow to fund dividend payments and our capital expenditure program.
- Additional details on our hedging program are available at our website at www.longviewoil.com.
Looking Forward
- Our 2013 budget is designed to maintain production at 2012 levels in a manner that will preserve a strong balance sheet by utilizing funds from operations to maintain our current dividend policy and fund substantially all of our capital expenditures.
- Longview has a base decline rate of approximately 19% which allows the Company to maintain production with a modest level of capital expenditures, as demonstrated during 2012 and 2011.
- The following table summarizes operational and financial guidance for Longview for the year ending December 31, 2013:
| | | | | | | | Average daily production | | | | | | 6,200 boe/d to 6,300 boe/d |
| | | | | | | | Oil & liquids % | | | | | | 79% |
| | | | | | | | Royalty rate | | | | | | 19% to 21% |
| | | | | | | | Operating expense | | | | | | $19.00/boe to $20.00/boe |
| | | | | | | | Capital expenditures | | | | | | $36 million |
- Our 2013 capital program will be comprised of low-risk crude oil drilling and recompletion activities in areas with high netbacks where Longview operates existing infrastructure. Drilling operations will focus on areas where recent activity has demonstrated strong economics that result in a quick and positive impact on funds from operations while limiting facility and other infrastructure expenditures.
- The percentage of our total corporate production related to crude oil and NGLs is expected to grow to 79% in 2013 from 76% in 2012 as the 2013 capital budget is entirely focused on oil weighted projects. Approximately 60% of the capital budget is allocated to Southeast Saskatchewan targeting 6 different project areas where Longview has existing infrastructure in place which will result in lower operating costs for new production. These are lower risk locations primarily targeting the Midale formation where successful results will lead to additional drilling in future years.
- Longview's business strategy is to provide shareholders with attractive long term returns that combine both income and moderate growth by exploiting our assets in a financially disciplined manner and by acquiring additional long-life oil and gas assets of a similar nature.
- Given the current volatility in crude oil pricing conditions, we will continue to closely monitor our funds from operations as compared to our dividend policy and capital expenditure commitments to ensure they are substantially balanced.
Financial Statements and MD&A
- Longview's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012 together with the notes thereto, and Management's Discussion and Analysis for the three months and year ended December 31, 2012 have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and posted on our website at www.longviewoil.com and filed under our profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
APPENDIX 1 - Reserves Summary
Longview engaged our independent qualified reserves evaluator Sproule Associates Ltd. ("Sproule") to update the reserves analysis for the Company in accordance with National Instrument 51-101 and the COGE Handbook. Reserves and production information included herein is stated on a Company Interest basis (before royalty burdens and including royalty interests receivable) unless noted otherwise. This summary contains several cautionary statements that are specifically required by NI 51-101. In addition to the detailed information disclosed in this press release, more detailed information on a net interest basis (after royalty burdens and including royalty interests) and on a gross interest basis (before royalty burdens and excluding royalty interests) will be included in Longview's Annual Information Form ("AIF") and will be available at www.longviewoil.com and www.sedar.com.
Highlights - Company Interest Reserves (Working Interests plus Royalty Interests Receivable)
| December 31, 2012 | December 31, 2011 |
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Proved plus probable reserves (mboe) | 38,263 | 37,853 |
Present Value of 2P reserves discounted at 10%, before tax ($000)(1) | $609,507 | $728,401 |
Net Asset Value per Share discounted at 10%, before tax (2) | $11.40 | $15.12 |
Reserve Life Index (proved plus probable - years) (3) | 16.6 | 15.2 |
Reserves per Share (proved plus probable) (2) | 0.81 | 0.80 |
Bank debt per boe of reserves (4) | $3.29 | $3.03 |
(1) | Assumes that development of each property will occur, without regard to the likely availability to the Company of funding required for that development. |
(2) | Based on 46.84 million shares outstanding at December 31, 2012 and 46.75 million shares outstanding at December 31, 2011. |
(3) | Based on Q4 average production and company interest reserves. |
(4) | Using boe's may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. In accordance with NI 51-101, a boe conversion ratio for natural gas of 6 mcf: 1 bbl has been used which is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead. Given that the value ratio based on the current price of crude oil as compared to natural gas is significantly different from the energy equivalency of 6:1, utilizing a conversion on a 6:1 basis may be misleading as an indication of value. |
Company Interest Reserves (Working Interests plus Royalty Interests Receivable)
Summary as at December 31, 2012
| Light & Medium Oil (mbbl) | Heavy Oil (mbbl) | Natural Gas Liquids (mbbl) | Natural Gas (mmcf) | Oil Equivalent (mboe) |
Proved | | | | | |
Developed Producing | 9,082 | 1,349 | 1,181 | 17,753 | 14,571 |
Developed Non-producing | 430 | 136 | 12 | 210 | 613 |
Undeveloped | 3,901 | 297 | 416 | 9,565 | 6,208 |
Total Proved | 13,413 | 1,782 | 1,609 | 27,529 | 21,392 |
Probable | 9,490 | 2,852 | 1,060 | 20,825 | 16,872 |
Total Proved + Probable | 22,902 | 4,633 | 2,669 | 48,354 | 38,263 |
Proved plus Probable reserve additions for Company Interest Reserves were 2,693 mboe in 2012 which replaced 118% of annual production of 2,282 mboe.
Gross Working Interest Reserves (Working Interest only)
Summary as at December 31, 2012
| Light & Medium Oil (mbbl) | Heavy Oil (mbbl) | Natural Gas Liquids (mbbl) | Natural Gas (mmcf) | Oil Equivalent (mboe) |
Proved | | | | | |
Developed Producing | 8,928 | 1,341 | 1,164 | 17,669 | 14,378 |
Developed Non-producing | 409 | 133 | 7 | 193 | 580 |
Undeveloped | 3,901 | 292 | 416 | 9,565 | 6,204 |
Total Proved | 13,238 | 1,766 | 1,587 | 27,427 | 21,162 |
Probable | 9,372 | 2,836 | 1,045 | 20,762 | 16,714 |
Total Proved + Probable | 22,610 | 4,602 | 2,632 | 48,189 | 37,876 |
Present Value of Future Net Revenue using Sproule price and cost forecasts (1)(2)
($000)
| Before Income Taxes Discounted at |
| 0% | 10% | 15% |
Proved | | | |
Developed Producing | $ 458,765 | $ 280,167 | $ 237,724 |
Developed Non-producing | 21,783 | 14,436 | 12,326 |
Undeveloped | 147,088 | 66,250 | 45,504 |
Total Proved | 627,636 | 360,853 | 295,554 |
Probable | 683,735 | 248,654 | 173,426 |
Total Proved + Probable | $ 1,311,371 | $ 609,507 | $ 468,980 |
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(1) | Longview's crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquid reserves were evaluated using Sproule's product price forecast effective December 31, 2012 prior to the provision for income taxes, interests, debt services charges and general and administrative expenses. It should not be assumed that the discounted future revenue estimated by Sproule represents the fair market value of the reserves. |
(2) | Assumes that development of each property will occur, without regard to the likely availability to the Company of funding required for that development. |
Sproule Price Forecasts
The present value of future net revenue at December 31, 2012 was based upon crude oil and natural gas pricing assumptions prepared by Sproule effective December 31, 2012. These forecasts are adjusted for reserve quality, transportation charges and the provision of any applicable sales contracts. The price assumptions used over the next seven years are summarized in the table below:
Year | | | WTI Crude Oil ($US/bbl) | | Edmonton Light Crude Oil ($Cdn/bbl) | | Alberta AECO-C Natural Gas ($Cdn/mmbtu) | | Henry Hub Natural Gas ($US/mmbtu) | | Exchange Rate ($US/$Cdn) |
2013 | | | 89.63 | | 84.55 | | 3.31 | | 3.65 | | 1.001 |
2014 | | | 89.93 | | 89.84 | | 3.72 | | 4.06 | | 1.001 |
2015 | | | 88.29 | | 88.21 | | 3.91 | | 4.24 | | 1.001 |
2016 | | | 95.52 | | 95.43 | | 4.70 | | 5.04 | | 1.001 |
2017 | | | 96.96 | | 96.87 | | 5.32 | | 5.66 | | 1.001 |
2018 | | | 98.41 | | 98.32 | | 5.40 | | 5.74 | | 1.001 |
2019 | | | 99.89 | | 99.79 | | 5.49 | | 5.83 | | 1.001 |
Net Asset Value using Sproule price and cost forecasts (before income taxes)
The following net asset value ("NAV") table shows what is normally referred to as a "produce-out" NAV calculation under which the current value of the Company's reserves would be produced at forecast future prices and costs. The value is a snapshot in time and is based on various assumptions including commodity prices and foreign exchange rates that vary over time.
| Before Income Taxes Discounted at |
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($000, except per share amounts) | | 0% | | 10% | | 15% |
Net asset value per share - December 31, 2011 | | $ | 31.09 | | $ | 15.12 | | $ | 11.84 |
Present value proved and probable reserves | | $ | 1,311,371 | | $ | 609,507 | | $ | 468,980 |
Undeveloped acreage and seismic (2) | | | 48,886 | | | 48,886 | | | 48,886 |
Working capital (deficit) and other | | | (12,764) | | | (12,764) | | | (12,764) |
Bank debt | | | (111,895) | | | (111,895) | | | (111,895) |
Net asset value - December 31, 2012 | | $ | 1,235,598 | | $ | 533,734 | | $ | 393,207 |
Net asset value per share (1) - December 31, 2012 | | $ | 26.38 | | $ | 11.40 | | $ | 8.40 |
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(1) | Based on 46.84 million shares outstanding at December 31, 2012. |
(2) | Internal estimate. |
Gross Working Interest Reserves Reconciliation
Proved | | Light & Medium Oil (mbbl) | | Heavy Oil (mbbl) | | Natural Gas Liquids (mbbl) | | Natural Gas (mmcf) | | Oil Equivalent (mboe) |
Opening balance Dec. 31, 2011 | | 12,691 | | 2,060 | | 1,495 | | 26,741 | | 20,703 |
Extensions | | 120 | | 143 | | 178 | | 4,227 | | 1,145 |
Improved recovery | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - |
Infill drilling | | 869 | | 31 | | 65 | | 594 | | 1,064 |
Discoveries | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - |
Economic factors | | 2 | | (1) | | (18) | | (496) | | (100) |
Technical revisions | | 835 | | (219) | | 77 | | (368) | | 632 |
Acquisitions | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - |
Dispositions | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - |
Production | | (1,279) | | (248) | | (210) | | (3,271) | | (2,282) |
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Closing balance at Dec. 31, 2012 | | 13,238 | | 1,766 | | 1,587 | | 27,427 | | 21,162 |
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Proved + Probable | | Light & Medium Oil (mbbl) | | Heavy Oil (mbbl) | | Natural Gas Liquids (mbbl) | | Natural Gas (mmcf) | | Oil Equivalent (mboe) |
Opening balance Dec. 31, 2011 | | 22,115 | | 5,055 | | 2,464 | | 47,677 | | 37,580 |
Extensions | | 333 | | 300 | | 266 | | 6,342 | | 1,956 |
Improved recovery | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - |
Infill drilling | | 1,460 | | 26 | | 99 | | 898 | | 1,736 |
Discoveries | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - |
Economic factors | | 37 | | (1) | | (6) | | (161) | | 4 |
Technical revisions | | (56) | | (530) | | 19 | | (3,296) | | (1,118) |
Acquisitions | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - |
Dispositions | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - |
Production | | (1,279) | | (248) | | (210) | | (3,271) | | (2,282) |
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Closing balance at Dec. 31, 2012 | | 22,610 | | 4,602 | | 2,632 | | 48,189 | | 37,876 |
Finding, Development & Acquisitions Costs ("FD&A") (1)(2)(3)
2012 FD&A Costs - Gross Working Interest Reserves excluding Future Development Capital
| Proved | | Proved + Probable |
Capital expenditures ($000) | $ | 44,491 | | $ | 44,491 |
Acquisitions net of dispositions ($000) | | - | | | - |
Total capital ($000) | $ | 44,491 | | $ | 44,491 |
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Total mboe, end of year | | 21,162 | | | 37,876 |
Total mboe, beginning of year | | 20,703 | | | 37,580 |
Production, mboe | | 2,282 | | | 2,282 |
Reserve additions, mboe | | 2,741 | | | 2,578 |
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FD&A costs ($/boe) | | | | | |
| 2012 | $ | 16.23 | | $ | 17.26 |
| 2011 | $ | 26.14 | | $ | 15.07 |
| Three year average (4) | $ | 25.08 | | $ | 15.21 |
F&D costs ($/boe) | | | | | |
| 2012 | $ | 16.23 | | $ | 17.26 |
| 2011 | $ | 17.40 | | $ | 16.48 |
| Three year average (4) | $ | 16.86 | | $ | 16.82 |
NI 51-101
2012 FD&A Costs - Gross Working Interest Reserves including Future Development Capital
| Proved | Proved + Probable |
Capital expenditures ($000) | $ | 44,491 | $ | 44,491 |
Acquisitions net of dispositions ($000) | | - | | - |
Net change in Future Development Capital ($000) | | 22,455 | | 30,531 |
Total capital ($000) | $ | 66,946 | $ | 75,022 |
Reserve additions, mboe | | 2,741 | | 2,578 |
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FD&A costs ($/boe) | | | | |
| 2012 | $ | 24.42 | $ | 29.10 |
| 2011 | $ | 27.81 | $ | 16.43 |
| Three year average (4) | $ | 27.45 | $ | 17.20 |
F&D costs ($/boe) | | | | |
| 2012 | $ | 24.42 | $ | 29.10 |
| 2011 | $ | 29.56 | $ | 32.63 |
| Three year average (4) | $ | 27.18 | $ | 31.09 |
(1) | Under NI 51-101, the methodology to be used to calculate FD&A costs includes incorporating changes in future development capital ("FDC") required to bring the proved undeveloped and probable reserves to production. For continuity, Longview has presented herein FD&A costs calculated both excluding and including FDC. |
(2) | The aggregate of the exploration and development costs incurred in the most recent financial year and the change during that year in estimated future development costs generally will not reflect total finding and development costs related to reserves additions for that year. Changes in forecast FDC occur annually as a result of development activities, acquisition and disposition activities and capital cost estimates that reflect Sproule's best estimate of what it will cost to bring the proved undeveloped and probable reserves on production. |
(3) | In all cases, the FD&A number is calculated by dividing the identified capital expenditures by the applicable reserve additions. Boes may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A boe conversion ratio of 6 MCF:1 BBL is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead. Given that the value ratio based on the current price of crude oil as compared to natural gas is significantly different from the energy equivalency of 6:1, utilizing a conversion on a 6:1 basis may be misleading as an indication of value. |
(4) | Longview commenced operations on April 14, 2011 with the acquisition of certain oil-weighted assets from Advantage Oil & Gas Ltd. Therefore, the three year average figures are calculated beginning April 14, 2011. |