ATP Oil & Gas Corporation (Nasdaq:ATPG) today announced
first quarter 2006 results and an operations update.
-- Commenced first production from three material projects:
-- Mississippi Canyon 711 ("MC 711") in the Deepwater Gulf of Mexico,
-- Tors in the U.K. North Sea, and
-- L-06d in the Dutch North Sea;
-- Achieved the final goal of the Employee Volvo Challenge by attaining a first quarter production exit rate of 160 MMcfe/d;
-- Recorded production of 5.9 Bcfe or an average of 66 MMcfe/d for the first quarter;
-- Improved financial strength with the issuance of a USD 150.0 million Series B Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock;
-- Acquired Green Canyon Block 37, a property with logged oil and gas zones;
-- Recorded revenue of USD 45.2 million and a net loss available to common shareholders of USD 9.9 million;
-- Since the beginning of 2006, added 25 Bcfe of cash flow hedges for 2006 and 2007 at an average price of USD 10.94/Mcfe (USD 10.58/Mcfe for 2006 and USD 11.34/Mcfe for 2007)
Results of Operations
Natural gas and oil production was 5.9 Bcfe for the first quarter, compared to 5.8 Bcfe in the first quarter 2005. Compared to the first quarter 2005, first quarter U.S. natural gas price realizations increased 21% to USD 7.40 per Mcf, North Sea natural gas price realizations increased 19% to USD 9.48 per Mcf, and crude oil price realizations increased 11% to USD 44.72 per barrel. As a result of an increase in average realized prices and average sales volumes, natural gas and oil revenues were USD 45.2 million for the first quarter, compared to USD 37.0 million for the first quarter 2005.
Hurricane related repairs continued to impact the first quarter 2006 with lease operating expenses (LOE) in the Gulf of Mexico totaling USD 9.9 million and with approximately 30% associated with properties that did not contribute to production. For those properties with production, LOE amounted to USD 1.28 per Mcfe. LOE in the North Sea was USD 1.36 per Mcfe. For the first quarter 2005, LOE per Mcfe was USD 0.74 in the Gulf of Mexico and USD 1.24 in the North Sea.
General and administrative expense (G&A) totaled USD 5.8 million for the first quarter, compared to USD 4.2 million for the first quarter 2005. The increase was primarily due to higher costs for personnel, professional and legal fees, partially offset by lower administrative expenses associated with geological/geophysical activities.
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization (DD&A) per Mcfe was USD 2.91 for the first quarter, compared to USD 3.55 for the first quarter 2005. The lower rate for 2006 compared to 2005 is primarily due to one of our higher cost producing properties being shut-in during 2006 while awaiting the completion of hurricane related repairs.
ATP recorded a net loss available to common shareholders of USD 9.9 million or USD 0.34 per basic and diluted share in the first quarter, compared to net income available to common shareholders in the first quarter 2005 of USD 1.0 million or USD 0.03 per basic and diluted share. Results from the first quarter 2006 were impacted by the destructive aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and the resultant industry rush to complete repairs and reconstruction efforts in an atmosphere of scarce resources and ever increasing costs due to the demand for such services.
The Company's selected operating statistics and financial information, included within this press release, contain additional information on our activities for the first quarter 2006 and comparable period in 2005.
NOTE: All figures are in USD unless otherwise stated. -0- Three Months Ended March 31, -------------------- 2006 2005 -------- --------- Selected Operating Statistics Production Natural gas (MMcf) 5,033 4,594 Oil and condensate (MBbls) 150 198 Natural gas equivalents (MMcfe) 5,935 5,779 Gulf of Mexico (MMcfe) 5,326 5,238 North Sea (MMcfe) 608 541 Average Prices (includes effect of cash flow hedges) Natural gas (per Mcf) 7.65 6.32 Natural gas (per Mcf) - GOM 7.40 6.10 Natural gas (per Mcf) - N. Sea 9.48 7.97 Oil and condensate (per Bbl) - GOM 44.72 40.15 Natural gas, oil and condensate (per Mcfe) 7.62 6.40 Lease operating expense (per Mcfe) 1.80 0.79 Lease operating expense (per Mcfe) - GOM 1.85 0.74 Lease operating expense (per Mcfe) - N. Sea 1.36 1.24 Other Expenses, per Mcfe Depreciation, depletion and amortization (DD&A) 2.91 3.55 DD&A - GOM 2.82 3.50 DD&A - N. Sea 3.67 4.03 Selected Financial Data (In Thousands, Except Per Share Data) Oil and gas revenues, including settled derivatives (1) 45,225 36,980 Net income (loss) (3,045) 1,000 Preferred dividends (6,818) - Net income (loss) available to common shareholders (9,863) 1,000 Per share, basic and diluted (0.34) 0.03 Average number of common shares outstanding Basic 29,435 28,924 ======== ========= Diluted 29,435 29,782 ======== ========= (1) See oil and gas revenue reconciliation on the last page of this press release.
Acquisitions
Central Gulf of Mexico Offshore Lease Sale -- ATP acquired Green Canyon 37 at the Central Gulf of Mexico Offshore Lease Sale held in March. The block contains two hydrocarbon-bearing pay sands, an oil zone and a gas zone, with approximately 140 feet of net pay from both zones. Development of this property is scheduled to begin in late 2007 or 2008. ATP is the operator of Green Canyon 37 with a 100% working interest.
Operations and Development
Gulf of Mexico Shelf -- Since the beginning of 2006, development operations have occurred at South Marsh Island 166, High Island 74, and Ship Shoal 358 (SS 358). During the second quarter, we expect to spud two new wells, one at West Cameron 663 and another at West Cameron 462. Both of these wells are scheduled to be completed in the third quarter and on production before the end of the year. SS 358 resumed production on April 7, 2006, following hurricane related repairs.
Gulf of Mexico Deepwater -- On March 9, 2006, at MC 711, ATP announced first production from the MC 711 #4 ST 1 well. The second well, the MC 711 #6, commenced production on March 14, 2006; however, both wells did not flow simultaneously until March 30, 2006. The start-up phase of the field is progressing, and net production should reach approximately 100 MMcfe/d early in the third quarter. The highest daily production rate at MC 711 achieved as of the date of this press release occurred on April 28, 2006, at 85 MMcfe/d.
The second phase of development at MC 711 is scheduled to commence mid-2006 and will include additional developmental drilling plus the installation of a subsea manifold. ATP is the operator of MC 711 with a 100% working interest.
North Sea -- On April 3, 2006, ATP announced first production from the Kilmar K1 well at its Tors development located in Block 43/22 ("Kilmar" field) of the Southern Gas Basin of the U.K. North Sea. Net production in the second quarter at Tors is expected to average 30 - 40 MMcfe/d. A second well, Kilmar K2, is currently drilling and should be completed in the third quarter. When fully developed, Tors is expected to have at least four producing wells with net production of 50 - 75 MMcfe/d. ATP is the operator of Tors with a 85% working interest.
Platform and facilities construction at Wenlock (formerly Venture) is ongoing and should be completed during the third quarter. Drilling is scheduled to begin late in 2006, and first production is expected during the first half of 2007. ATP is the operator of Wenlock with a 100% working interest.
On February 27, 2006, we announced first production at L-06d in the Dutch North Sea. Net ATP production at L-06d is expected to reach a facilities limit of 15 - 20 MMcfe/d following completion of the start-up phase at the host platform, G-17. ATP is the operator of L-06d with a 50% working interest.
Second Quarter 2006 Production and Operations Update
The step change in second quarter production is well underway. For the month of April, production averaged approximately 155 MMcfe/d, compared to 70 MMcfe/d for March. On May 8, 2006 production hit a peak of 188 MMcfe/d. We are still in the start-up phases at MC 711, Tors, and L-06d, and we expect to build on these production volumes for the remainder of the second quarter. The Company anticipates that for the entire second quarter production will average in excess of 160 MMcfe/d. We also reiterate our 2006 production estimate of 150 - 200 MMcfe/d for the entire year.
LOE per Mcfe should continue to improve with our recent increase in production and SS 358, previously off production due to the hurricanes, returning to production on April 7, 2006. We reiterate an LOE rate approaching USD 1.00 per Mcfe for all of 2006.
Capital Resources and Liquidity
During the first quarter, ATP issued USD 150.0 million of Series B Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. We received proceeds of USD 145.5 million from the offering, net of offering costs. The security does not have a stated maturity and bears a 12 1/2% non-cash dividend, which becomes payable in cash upon the earlier of full repayment of our existing Term Loan or April 15, 2011.
Cash flow from operating activities was USD 28.8 million during the first quarter, compared to USD 10.7 million in cash flow from operating activities for the same period in 2005. Cash flow from operating activities prior to changes in assets and liabilities, a non-GAAP measure frequently used by research analysts, was USD 19.5 million for the first quarter, compared to USD 23.4 million for the same period in 2005.
At March 31, 2006, ATP had working capital of USD 47.0 million, compared to USD 0.6 million at December 31, 2005. ATP had USD 138.1 million in cash and cash equivalents on hand at March 31, 2006, compared to USD 65.6 million in cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2005. Cash paid for acquisition and development activities for the three months ended March 31, 2006, was USD 96.1 million, compared to USD 42.3 million in the same period in 2005.
We have been active in the derivatives market this year. Since the beginning of 2006, we have purchased crude oil puts and entered into crude and natural gas swaps and fixed forward sales representing approximately 25 Bcfe of production at an average hedge price of USD 10.94/Mcfe. In total for 2006 and 2007, we have 32 Bcfe hedged at an average price of USD 10.75/Mcfe. A complete listing of our hedge positions can be found near the end of this press release.
1st Quarter 2006 Conference Call
ATP management will host a conference call on May 10, 2006, to review production and financial results for the first quarter 2006. T. Paul Bulmahn, Chairman and President; Gerald W. Schlief, Senior Vice President; Leland Tate, Chief Operating Officer; and Albert L. Reese, Jr., Chief Financial Officer, will discuss the details.
Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Time: 11:00 AM EDT, 10:00 AM CDT, 9:00 AM MDT, 8:00 AM PDT
To participate in the live webcast, simply log on to ATP's website at www.atpog.com at least ten minutes prior to the start of the call and click on Investor Info and then Conference Calls. To listen to the conference call via the telephone, dial 877-707-9631. If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the webcast will be archived on ATP's website at www.atpog.com for 30 business days. A recorded replay of the conference call will be available for a period of 24 hours after the call starting at 1:00 p.m. CDT. To listen to the replay, dial 888-203-1112 with the conference identification number 4223348.
About ATP Oil & Gas
ATP Oil & Gas is focused on development and production of natural gas and oil in the Gulf of Mexico and the North Sea. The Company trades publicly as ATPG on the NASDAQ National Market.
Forward-looking Statements
Certain statements included in this news release are "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. ATP cautions that assumptions, expectations, projections, intentions, or beliefs about future events may, and often do, vary from actual results and the differences can be material. Some of the key factors which could cause actual results to vary from those ATP expects include changes in natural gas and oil prices, the timing of planned capital expenditures, availability of acquisitions, uncertainties in estimating proved reserves and forecasting production results, operational factors affecting the commencement or maintenance of producing wells, the condition of the capital markets generally, as well as our ability to access them, and uncertainties regarding environmental regulations or litigation and other legal or regulatory developments affecting our business. More information about the risks and uncertainties relating to ATP's forward-looking statements are found in our SEC filings. NOTE: All figures are in USD unless otherwise stated. -0- CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In Thousands) March 31, December 31, 2006 2005 --------- ----------- Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents 138,066 65,566 Restricted cash 12,382 12,209 Accounts receivable (net of allowances of 370 and 367) 59,444 83,571 Derivative asset 2,526 - Other current assets 11,842 4,454 --------- ----------- Total current assets 224,260 165,800 --------- ----------- Oil and gas properties: Oil and gas properties (using the successful efforts method of accounting) 976,031 899,284 Less: Accumulated depletion, impairment and amortization (289,150) (271,863) --------- ----------- Oil and gas properties, net 686,881 627,421 --------- ----------- Furniture and fixtures, net 1,122 1,175 Deferred tax asset 4,104 4,025 Other assets, net 25,339 25,342 --------- ----------- 30,565 30,542 --------- ----------- Total assets 941,706 823,763 ========= =========== Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accruals 124,391 144,675 Current maturities of long-term debt 3,500 3,500 Current maturities of long-term capital lease 41,027 8,679 Asset retirement obligation 6,533 7,097 Derivative liability 1,784 1,282 --------- ----------- Total current liabilities 177,235 165,233 Long-term debt 337,027 337,489 Long-term capital lease - 34,437 Asset retirement obligation 64,436 60,267 Other long-term liabilities and deferred obligations - 8,826 --------- ----------- Total liabilities 578,698 606,252 --------- ----------- Shareholders' equity: Preferred stock: 0.001 par value 341,676 184,858 Common stock: 0.001 par value 30 29 Additional paid-in capital 138,453 149,267 Accumulated deficit (111,196) (101,333) Accumulated other comprehensive income (5,044) (4,693) Unearned compensation - (9,706) Treasury stock, at cost (911) (911) --------- ----------- Total shareholders' equity 363,008 217,511 --------- ----------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 941,706 823,763 ========= =========== CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS (In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts) Three Months Ended March 31, ----------------- 2006 2005 -------- ------- Oil and gas revenues 45,245 36,980 -------- ------- Costs and operating expenses: Lease operating 10,693 4,574 Exploration 141 334 General and administrative 5,756 4,191 Stock-based compensation 2,229 - Depreciation, depletion and amortization 17,270 20,502 Accretion 1,547 580 (Gain) loss on abandonment 55 - -------- ------- Total costs and operating expenses 37,691 30,181 -------- ------- Income from operations 7,554 6,799 -------- ------- Other income (expense): Interest income 573 490 Interest expense (11,172) (6,289) -------- ------- Total other income (expense) (10,599) (5,799) -------- ------- Income (loss) before income taxes (3,045) 1,000 Provision for income taxes - - -------- ------- Net income (loss) (3,045) 1,000 ======== ======= Preferred dividends (6,818) - -------- ------- Net income (loss) available to common shareholders (9,863) 1,000 ======== ======= Basic and diluted income (loss) per common share: Net income (loss) per common share (0.34) 0.03 ======== ======= Weighted average number of common shares: Basic 29,435 28,924 ======== ======= Diluted 29,435 29,782 ======== ======= CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW DATA (In Thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, ------------------ 2006 2005 -------- -------- Cash flows from operating activities: Net income (loss) (3,045) 1,000 Adjustments to operating activities 22,583 22,372 Changes in assets and liabilities 9,306 (12,656) -------- -------- Net cash provided by operating activities 28,844 10,716 -------- -------- Cash flows from investing activities: Additions to oil and gas properties (96,077) (42,315) Additions to furniture and fixtures (76) (154) Increase in restricted cash (38) - -------- -------- Net cash used in investing activities (96,191) (42,469) -------- -------- Cash flows from financing activities: Issuance of preferred stock, net of issuance costs 145,463 - Principal payments of long-term debt (875) (550) Proceeds from capital lease - - Principal payments of capital lease (2,089) - Exercise of stock options 1,200 732 Other - (9) -------- -------- Net cash provided by financing activities 143,699 173 -------- -------- Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (3,852) (410) -------- -------- Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 72,500 (31,990) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 65,566 102,774 -------- -------- Cash and cash equivalents, end of period 138,066 70,784 ======== ======== Hedges, Derivatives and Fixed Price Contracts 2006 -------------------------------------------------- 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q FY ------------------- -------------------------------------------------- Gulf of Mexico: Fixed Forwards and Swaps ------------------- Natural Gas Volumes (MMMBtu) 2,160.0 1,363.0 1,376.0 1,073.0 5,972.0 Price (USD/MMBtu) 8.08 8.50 8.50 9.83 8.59 Crude Oil Volumes (MBbls) 108.0 78.7 294.4 294.4 775.5 Price (USD/Bbl) 47.14 51.68 65.21 65.21 61.32 Equivalents Volumes (MMMBtue) 2,808.0 1,835.2 3,142.4 2,839.4 10,625.0 Price (USD/MMBtue) 8.03 8.53 9.83 10.48 9.30 Puts ------------------- Crude Oil Volumes (MBbls) 378.5 506.0 506.0 1,390.5 Floor Price (USD/Bbl) 57.500 57.500 57.500 57.500 North Sea: Swaps ------------------- Natural Gas Volumes (MMMBtu) 399.0 1,256.0 1,655.0 Price (USD/MMBtu) (1) 10.78 14.68 13.74 2007 ------------------------------------------------- 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q FY -------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Gulf of Mexico: Fixed Forwards and Swaps -------------------- Natural Gas Volumes (MMMBtu) 1,350.0 - - - 1,350.0 Price (USD/MMBtu) 10.89 - - - 10.89 Crude Oil Volumes (MBbls) 234.0 236.6 239.2 239.2 949.0 Price (USD/Bbl) 68.03 68.03 68.03 68.03 68.03 Equivalents Volumes (MMMBtue) 2,754.0 1,419.6 1,435.2 1,435.2 7,044.0 Price (USD/MMBtue) 11.12 11.34 11.34 11.34 11.25 Puts -------------------- Crude Oil Volumes (MBbls) 495.0 - - - 495.0 Floor Price (USD/Bbl) 57.500 - - - 57.500 North Sea: Swaps -------------------- Natural Gas Volumes (MMMBtu) 1,800.0 1,800.0 Price (USD/MMBtu) (1) 14.59 14.59 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The above are hedges, derivatives and fixed price contracts that are currently in effect or have settled prior to such date. Additional hedges, derivatives and fixed price contracts, if any, will be announced during the year. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Recent Gulf of Mexico Crude Oil Fixed Forwards: March 10, 2006: 500 bopd June 2006 - December 2007 at USD 65.55/bbl March 29, 2006: 1,000 bopd July 2006 - December 2007 at USD 68.20/bbl April 6, 2006: 300 bopd January 2007 - December 2007 at USD 70.05/bbl April 6, 2006: 300 bopd January 2007 - December 2007 at USD 70.00/bbl April 18, 2006: 1,000 bopd July 2006 - December 2006 at USD 73.80/bbl Recent Gulf of Mexico Gas Fixed Forwards: April 18, 2006: 2,000 MMBtu/d November 2006 - March 2007 at USD 11.445/MMBtu April 19, 2006: 3,000 MMBtu/d November 2006 - March 2007 at USD 11.560/MMBtu Recent North Sea Gas Swaps: March 10, 2006: 6,000 MMBtu/d December 2006 at GBP 8.214/MMBtu (USD 14.29/MMBtu) March 10, 2006: 5,000 MMBtu/d January 2007 - March 2007 at GBP 8.214/MMBtu (USD 14.29/MMBtu) March 13, 2006: 10,000 MMBtu/d November 2006 - March 2007 at GBP 8.31/MMBtu (USD 14.46/MMBtu) April 4, 2006: 5,000 MMBtu/d October 2006 - March 2007 at GBP 8.70/MMBtu (USD 15.14/MMBtu) Recent Gulf of Mexico Crude Oil Puts: March 14, 2006: 2,000 bopd June 2006 - March 2007 at USD 57.50/bbl floor ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Assumes USD 1.74 to GBP 1.00 currency translation rate. Oil and Gas Revenue Reconciliation (1) (In Thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, ------------------- 2006 2005 -------- -------- Oil and gas revenues, including the effects of settled derivatives (1) 45,225 36,980 Hedging ineffectiveness for the period (2) 20 (5) Other (3) - 5 -------- -------- Oil and gas revenue per income statements 45,245 36,980 ======== ======== (1) Oil and gas revenues including the effects of settled derivative activities differ from our reported revenues from oil and gas production because such numbers omit the effects of previously recognized changes in the fair market value of derivatives settled during the period. Set forth above is a table reconciling the presented information with revenues from oil and gas production. The total of oil and gas revenues, including the effects of settled derivative activities, is presented because of its acceptance as an indicator of the Company's realized cash flow from its oil and gas production during the period for which it is presented. (2) Hedging ineffectiveness is the portion of gains (losses) on derivatives that is based on imperfect correlations to benchmark oil and natural gas prices. (3) These amounts are reclassifications of prior period disclosures that segregated the mark-to-market value changes on instruments that did not qualify for SFAS No. 133 hedge accounting treatment as income on derivative instruments on the statement of operations. Also included is the marketing activity of ATP Energy. Cash Flow From Operating Activities (In Thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, ----------------- 2006 2005 ------- -------- Cash flows from operating activities: Net income (loss) (3,045) 1,000 Adjustments to operating activities 22,583 22,372 ------- -------- Cash flows from operating activities before changes in assets and liabilities 19,538 23,372 Changes in assets and liabilities 9,306 (12,656) ------- -------- Net cash provided by operating activities 28,844 10,716 ======= ========
-- Commenced first production from three material projects:
-- Mississippi Canyon 711 ("MC 711") in the Deepwater Gulf of Mexico,
-- Tors in the U.K. North Sea, and
-- L-06d in the Dutch North Sea;
-- Achieved the final goal of the Employee Volvo Challenge by attaining a first quarter production exit rate of 160 MMcfe/d;
-- Recorded production of 5.9 Bcfe or an average of 66 MMcfe/d for the first quarter;
-- Improved financial strength with the issuance of a USD 150.0 million Series B Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock;
-- Acquired Green Canyon Block 37, a property with logged oil and gas zones;
-- Recorded revenue of USD 45.2 million and a net loss available to common shareholders of USD 9.9 million;
-- Since the beginning of 2006, added 25 Bcfe of cash flow hedges for 2006 and 2007 at an average price of USD 10.94/Mcfe (USD 10.58/Mcfe for 2006 and USD 11.34/Mcfe for 2007)
Results of Operations
Natural gas and oil production was 5.9 Bcfe for the first quarter, compared to 5.8 Bcfe in the first quarter 2005. Compared to the first quarter 2005, first quarter U.S. natural gas price realizations increased 21% to USD 7.40 per Mcf, North Sea natural gas price realizations increased 19% to USD 9.48 per Mcf, and crude oil price realizations increased 11% to USD 44.72 per barrel. As a result of an increase in average realized prices and average sales volumes, natural gas and oil revenues were USD 45.2 million for the first quarter, compared to USD 37.0 million for the first quarter 2005.
Hurricane related repairs continued to impact the first quarter 2006 with lease operating expenses (LOE) in the Gulf of Mexico totaling USD 9.9 million and with approximately 30% associated with properties that did not contribute to production. For those properties with production, LOE amounted to USD 1.28 per Mcfe. LOE in the North Sea was USD 1.36 per Mcfe. For the first quarter 2005, LOE per Mcfe was USD 0.74 in the Gulf of Mexico and USD 1.24 in the North Sea.
General and administrative expense (G&A) totaled USD 5.8 million for the first quarter, compared to USD 4.2 million for the first quarter 2005. The increase was primarily due to higher costs for personnel, professional and legal fees, partially offset by lower administrative expenses associated with geological/geophysical activities.
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization (DD&A) per Mcfe was USD 2.91 for the first quarter, compared to USD 3.55 for the first quarter 2005. The lower rate for 2006 compared to 2005 is primarily due to one of our higher cost producing properties being shut-in during 2006 while awaiting the completion of hurricane related repairs.
ATP recorded a net loss available to common shareholders of USD 9.9 million or USD 0.34 per basic and diluted share in the first quarter, compared to net income available to common shareholders in the first quarter 2005 of USD 1.0 million or USD 0.03 per basic and diluted share. Results from the first quarter 2006 were impacted by the destructive aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and the resultant industry rush to complete repairs and reconstruction efforts in an atmosphere of scarce resources and ever increasing costs due to the demand for such services.
The Company's selected operating statistics and financial information, included within this press release, contain additional information on our activities for the first quarter 2006 and comparable period in 2005.
NOTE: All figures are in USD unless otherwise stated. -0- Three Months Ended March 31, -------------------- 2006 2005 -------- --------- Selected Operating Statistics Production Natural gas (MMcf) 5,033 4,594 Oil and condensate (MBbls) 150 198 Natural gas equivalents (MMcfe) 5,935 5,779 Gulf of Mexico (MMcfe) 5,326 5,238 North Sea (MMcfe) 608 541 Average Prices (includes effect of cash flow hedges) Natural gas (per Mcf) 7.65 6.32 Natural gas (per Mcf) - GOM 7.40 6.10 Natural gas (per Mcf) - N. Sea 9.48 7.97 Oil and condensate (per Bbl) - GOM 44.72 40.15 Natural gas, oil and condensate (per Mcfe) 7.62 6.40 Lease operating expense (per Mcfe) 1.80 0.79 Lease operating expense (per Mcfe) - GOM 1.85 0.74 Lease operating expense (per Mcfe) - N. Sea 1.36 1.24 Other Expenses, per Mcfe Depreciation, depletion and amortization (DD&A) 2.91 3.55 DD&A - GOM 2.82 3.50 DD&A - N. Sea 3.67 4.03 Selected Financial Data (In Thousands, Except Per Share Data) Oil and gas revenues, including settled derivatives (1) 45,225 36,980 Net income (loss) (3,045) 1,000 Preferred dividends (6,818) - Net income (loss) available to common shareholders (9,863) 1,000 Per share, basic and diluted (0.34) 0.03 Average number of common shares outstanding Basic 29,435 28,924 ======== ========= Diluted 29,435 29,782 ======== ========= (1) See oil and gas revenue reconciliation on the last page of this press release.
Acquisitions
Central Gulf of Mexico Offshore Lease Sale -- ATP acquired Green Canyon 37 at the Central Gulf of Mexico Offshore Lease Sale held in March. The block contains two hydrocarbon-bearing pay sands, an oil zone and a gas zone, with approximately 140 feet of net pay from both zones. Development of this property is scheduled to begin in late 2007 or 2008. ATP is the operator of Green Canyon 37 with a 100% working interest.
Operations and Development
Gulf of Mexico Shelf -- Since the beginning of 2006, development operations have occurred at South Marsh Island 166, High Island 74, and Ship Shoal 358 (SS 358). During the second quarter, we expect to spud two new wells, one at West Cameron 663 and another at West Cameron 462. Both of these wells are scheduled to be completed in the third quarter and on production before the end of the year. SS 358 resumed production on April 7, 2006, following hurricane related repairs.
Gulf of Mexico Deepwater -- On March 9, 2006, at MC 711, ATP announced first production from the MC 711 #4 ST 1 well. The second well, the MC 711 #6, commenced production on March 14, 2006; however, both wells did not flow simultaneously until March 30, 2006. The start-up phase of the field is progressing, and net production should reach approximately 100 MMcfe/d early in the third quarter. The highest daily production rate at MC 711 achieved as of the date of this press release occurred on April 28, 2006, at 85 MMcfe/d.
The second phase of development at MC 711 is scheduled to commence mid-2006 and will include additional developmental drilling plus the installation of a subsea manifold. ATP is the operator of MC 711 with a 100% working interest.
North Sea -- On April 3, 2006, ATP announced first production from the Kilmar K1 well at its Tors development located in Block 43/22 ("Kilmar" field) of the Southern Gas Basin of the U.K. North Sea. Net production in the second quarter at Tors is expected to average 30 - 40 MMcfe/d. A second well, Kilmar K2, is currently drilling and should be completed in the third quarter. When fully developed, Tors is expected to have at least four producing wells with net production of 50 - 75 MMcfe/d. ATP is the operator of Tors with a 85% working interest.
Platform and facilities construction at Wenlock (formerly Venture) is ongoing and should be completed during the third quarter. Drilling is scheduled to begin late in 2006, and first production is expected during the first half of 2007. ATP is the operator of Wenlock with a 100% working interest.
On February 27, 2006, we announced first production at L-06d in the Dutch North Sea. Net ATP production at L-06d is expected to reach a facilities limit of 15 - 20 MMcfe/d following completion of the start-up phase at the host platform, G-17. ATP is the operator of L-06d with a 50% working interest.
Second Quarter 2006 Production and Operations Update
The step change in second quarter production is well underway. For the month of April, production averaged approximately 155 MMcfe/d, compared to 70 MMcfe/d for March. On May 8, 2006 production hit a peak of 188 MMcfe/d. We are still in the start-up phases at MC 711, Tors, and L-06d, and we expect to build on these production volumes for the remainder of the second quarter. The Company anticipates that for the entire second quarter production will average in excess of 160 MMcfe/d. We also reiterate our 2006 production estimate of 150 - 200 MMcfe/d for the entire year.
LOE per Mcfe should continue to improve with our recent increase in production and SS 358, previously off production due to the hurricanes, returning to production on April 7, 2006. We reiterate an LOE rate approaching USD 1.00 per Mcfe for all of 2006.
Capital Resources and Liquidity
During the first quarter, ATP issued USD 150.0 million of Series B Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. We received proceeds of USD 145.5 million from the offering, net of offering costs. The security does not have a stated maturity and bears a 12 1/2% non-cash dividend, which becomes payable in cash upon the earlier of full repayment of our existing Term Loan or April 15, 2011.
Cash flow from operating activities was USD 28.8 million during the first quarter, compared to USD 10.7 million in cash flow from operating activities for the same period in 2005. Cash flow from operating activities prior to changes in assets and liabilities, a non-GAAP measure frequently used by research analysts, was USD 19.5 million for the first quarter, compared to USD 23.4 million for the same period in 2005.
At March 31, 2006, ATP had working capital of USD 47.0 million, compared to USD 0.6 million at December 31, 2005. ATP had USD 138.1 million in cash and cash equivalents on hand at March 31, 2006, compared to USD 65.6 million in cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2005. Cash paid for acquisition and development activities for the three months ended March 31, 2006, was USD 96.1 million, compared to USD 42.3 million in the same period in 2005.
We have been active in the derivatives market this year. Since the beginning of 2006, we have purchased crude oil puts and entered into crude and natural gas swaps and fixed forward sales representing approximately 25 Bcfe of production at an average hedge price of USD 10.94/Mcfe. In total for 2006 and 2007, we have 32 Bcfe hedged at an average price of USD 10.75/Mcfe. A complete listing of our hedge positions can be found near the end of this press release.
1st Quarter 2006 Conference Call
ATP management will host a conference call on May 10, 2006, to review production and financial results for the first quarter 2006. T. Paul Bulmahn, Chairman and President; Gerald W. Schlief, Senior Vice President; Leland Tate, Chief Operating Officer; and Albert L. Reese, Jr., Chief Financial Officer, will discuss the details.
Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Time: 11:00 AM EDT, 10:00 AM CDT, 9:00 AM MDT, 8:00 AM PDT
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About ATP Oil & Gas
ATP Oil & Gas is focused on development and production of natural gas and oil in the Gulf of Mexico and the North Sea. The Company trades publicly as ATPG on the NASDAQ National Market.
Forward-looking Statements
Certain statements included in this news release are "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. ATP cautions that assumptions, expectations, projections, intentions, or beliefs about future events may, and often do, vary from actual results and the differences can be material. Some of the key factors which could cause actual results to vary from those ATP expects include changes in natural gas and oil prices, the timing of planned capital expenditures, availability of acquisitions, uncertainties in estimating proved reserves and forecasting production results, operational factors affecting the commencement or maintenance of producing wells, the condition of the capital markets generally, as well as our ability to access them, and uncertainties regarding environmental regulations or litigation and other legal or regulatory developments affecting our business. More information about the risks and uncertainties relating to ATP's forward-looking statements are found in our SEC filings. NOTE: All figures are in USD unless otherwise stated. -0- CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In Thousands) March 31, December 31, 2006 2005 --------- ----------- Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents 138,066 65,566 Restricted cash 12,382 12,209 Accounts receivable (net of allowances of 370 and 367) 59,444 83,571 Derivative asset 2,526 - Other current assets 11,842 4,454 --------- ----------- Total current assets 224,260 165,800 --------- ----------- Oil and gas properties: Oil and gas properties (using the successful efforts method of accounting) 976,031 899,284 Less: Accumulated depletion, impairment and amortization (289,150) (271,863) --------- ----------- Oil and gas properties, net 686,881 627,421 --------- ----------- Furniture and fixtures, net 1,122 1,175 Deferred tax asset 4,104 4,025 Other assets, net 25,339 25,342 --------- ----------- 30,565 30,542 --------- ----------- Total assets 941,706 823,763 ========= =========== Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accruals 124,391 144,675 Current maturities of long-term debt 3,500 3,500 Current maturities of long-term capital lease 41,027 8,679 Asset retirement obligation 6,533 7,097 Derivative liability 1,784 1,282 --------- ----------- Total current liabilities 177,235 165,233 Long-term debt 337,027 337,489 Long-term capital lease - 34,437 Asset retirement obligation 64,436 60,267 Other long-term liabilities and deferred obligations - 8,826 --------- ----------- Total liabilities 578,698 606,252 --------- ----------- Shareholders' equity: Preferred stock: 0.001 par value 341,676 184,858 Common stock: 0.001 par value 30 29 Additional paid-in capital 138,453 149,267 Accumulated deficit (111,196) (101,333) Accumulated other comprehensive income (5,044) (4,693) Unearned compensation - (9,706) Treasury stock, at cost (911) (911) --------- ----------- Total shareholders' equity 363,008 217,511 --------- ----------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 941,706 823,763 ========= =========== CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS (In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts) Three Months Ended March 31, ----------------- 2006 2005 -------- ------- Oil and gas revenues 45,245 36,980 -------- ------- Costs and operating expenses: Lease operating 10,693 4,574 Exploration 141 334 General and administrative 5,756 4,191 Stock-based compensation 2,229 - Depreciation, depletion and amortization 17,270 20,502 Accretion 1,547 580 (Gain) loss on abandonment 55 - -------- ------- Total costs and operating expenses 37,691 30,181 -------- ------- Income from operations 7,554 6,799 -------- ------- Other income (expense): Interest income 573 490 Interest expense (11,172) (6,289) -------- ------- Total other income (expense) (10,599) (5,799) -------- ------- Income (loss) before income taxes (3,045) 1,000 Provision for income taxes - - -------- ------- Net income (loss) (3,045) 1,000 ======== ======= Preferred dividends (6,818) - -------- ------- Net income (loss) available to common shareholders (9,863) 1,000 ======== ======= Basic and diluted income (loss) per common share: Net income (loss) per common share (0.34) 0.03 ======== ======= Weighted average number of common shares: Basic 29,435 28,924 ======== ======= Diluted 29,435 29,782 ======== ======= CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW DATA (In Thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, ------------------ 2006 2005 -------- -------- Cash flows from operating activities: Net income (loss) (3,045) 1,000 Adjustments to operating activities 22,583 22,372 Changes in assets and liabilities 9,306 (12,656) -------- -------- Net cash provided by operating activities 28,844 10,716 -------- -------- Cash flows from investing activities: Additions to oil and gas properties (96,077) (42,315) Additions to furniture and fixtures (76) (154) Increase in restricted cash (38) - -------- -------- Net cash used in investing activities (96,191) (42,469) -------- -------- Cash flows from financing activities: Issuance of preferred stock, net of issuance costs 145,463 - Principal payments of long-term debt (875) (550) Proceeds from capital lease - - Principal payments of capital lease (2,089) - Exercise of stock options 1,200 732 Other - (9) -------- -------- Net cash provided by financing activities 143,699 173 -------- -------- Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (3,852) (410) -------- -------- Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 72,500 (31,990) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 65,566 102,774 -------- -------- Cash and cash equivalents, end of period 138,066 70,784 ======== ======== Hedges, Derivatives and Fixed Price Contracts 2006 -------------------------------------------------- 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q FY ------------------- -------------------------------------------------- Gulf of Mexico: Fixed Forwards and Swaps ------------------- Natural Gas Volumes (MMMBtu) 2,160.0 1,363.0 1,376.0 1,073.0 5,972.0 Price (USD/MMBtu) 8.08 8.50 8.50 9.83 8.59 Crude Oil Volumes (MBbls) 108.0 78.7 294.4 294.4 775.5 Price (USD/Bbl) 47.14 51.68 65.21 65.21 61.32 Equivalents Volumes (MMMBtue) 2,808.0 1,835.2 3,142.4 2,839.4 10,625.0 Price (USD/MMBtue) 8.03 8.53 9.83 10.48 9.30 Puts ------------------- Crude Oil Volumes (MBbls) 378.5 506.0 506.0 1,390.5 Floor Price (USD/Bbl) 57.500 57.500 57.500 57.500 North Sea: Swaps ------------------- Natural Gas Volumes (MMMBtu) 399.0 1,256.0 1,655.0 Price (USD/MMBtu) (1) 10.78 14.68 13.74 2007 ------------------------------------------------- 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q FY -------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Gulf of Mexico: Fixed Forwards and Swaps -------------------- Natural Gas Volumes (MMMBtu) 1,350.0 - - - 1,350.0 Price (USD/MMBtu) 10.89 - - - 10.89 Crude Oil Volumes (MBbls) 234.0 236.6 239.2 239.2 949.0 Price (USD/Bbl) 68.03 68.03 68.03 68.03 68.03 Equivalents Volumes (MMMBtue) 2,754.0 1,419.6 1,435.2 1,435.2 7,044.0 Price (USD/MMBtue) 11.12 11.34 11.34 11.34 11.25 Puts -------------------- Crude Oil Volumes (MBbls) 495.0 - - - 495.0 Floor Price (USD/Bbl) 57.500 - - - 57.500 North Sea: Swaps -------------------- Natural Gas Volumes (MMMBtu) 1,800.0 1,800.0 Price (USD/MMBtu) (1) 14.59 14.59 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The above are hedges, derivatives and fixed price contracts that are currently in effect or have settled prior to such date. Additional hedges, derivatives and fixed price contracts, if any, will be announced during the year. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Recent Gulf of Mexico Crude Oil Fixed Forwards: March 10, 2006: 500 bopd June 2006 - December 2007 at USD 65.55/bbl March 29, 2006: 1,000 bopd July 2006 - December 2007 at USD 68.20/bbl April 6, 2006: 300 bopd January 2007 - December 2007 at USD 70.05/bbl April 6, 2006: 300 bopd January 2007 - December 2007 at USD 70.00/bbl April 18, 2006: 1,000 bopd July 2006 - December 2006 at USD 73.80/bbl Recent Gulf of Mexico Gas Fixed Forwards: April 18, 2006: 2,000 MMBtu/d November 2006 - March 2007 at USD 11.445/MMBtu April 19, 2006: 3,000 MMBtu/d November 2006 - March 2007 at USD 11.560/MMBtu Recent North Sea Gas Swaps: March 10, 2006: 6,000 MMBtu/d December 2006 at GBP 8.214/MMBtu (USD 14.29/MMBtu) March 10, 2006: 5,000 MMBtu/d January 2007 - March 2007 at GBP 8.214/MMBtu (USD 14.29/MMBtu) March 13, 2006: 10,000 MMBtu/d November 2006 - March 2007 at GBP 8.31/MMBtu (USD 14.46/MMBtu) April 4, 2006: 5,000 MMBtu/d October 2006 - March 2007 at GBP 8.70/MMBtu (USD 15.14/MMBtu) Recent Gulf of Mexico Crude Oil Puts: March 14, 2006: 2,000 bopd June 2006 - March 2007 at USD 57.50/bbl floor ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Assumes USD 1.74 to GBP 1.00 currency translation rate. Oil and Gas Revenue Reconciliation (1) (In Thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, ------------------- 2006 2005 -------- -------- Oil and gas revenues, including the effects of settled derivatives (1) 45,225 36,980 Hedging ineffectiveness for the period (2) 20 (5) Other (3) - 5 -------- -------- Oil and gas revenue per income statements 45,245 36,980 ======== ======== (1) Oil and gas revenues including the effects of settled derivative activities differ from our reported revenues from oil and gas production because such numbers omit the effects of previously recognized changes in the fair market value of derivatives settled during the period. Set forth above is a table reconciling the presented information with revenues from oil and gas production. The total of oil and gas revenues, including the effects of settled derivative activities, is presented because of its acceptance as an indicator of the Company's realized cash flow from its oil and gas production during the period for which it is presented. (2) Hedging ineffectiveness is the portion of gains (losses) on derivatives that is based on imperfect correlations to benchmark oil and natural gas prices. (3) These amounts are reclassifications of prior period disclosures that segregated the mark-to-market value changes on instruments that did not qualify for SFAS No. 133 hedge accounting treatment as income on derivative instruments on the statement of operations. Also included is the marketing activity of ATP Energy. Cash Flow From Operating Activities (In Thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, ----------------- 2006 2005 ------- -------- Cash flows from operating activities: Net income (loss) (3,045) 1,000 Adjustments to operating activities 22,583 22,372 ------- -------- Cash flows from operating activities before changes in assets and liabilities 19,538 23,372 Changes in assets and liabilities 9,306 (12,656) ------- -------- Net cash provided by operating activities 28,844 10,716 ======= ========
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