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SOURCE: Quicksilver Resources Inc.
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October 31, 2006 18:54 ET
Quicksilver Resources Reports Third Quarter 2006 Financial Results
Production Increases 24% Over Prior-Year Period and 6% Over Prior Quarter; Year Over Year Cash Flow From Operations Increases 119%
FORT WORTH, TX -- (MARKET WIRE) -- October 31, 2006 --Quicksilver Resources Inc. (NYSE: KWK) today
reported net income for the third quarter of 2006 of $22.9 million, or
$0.28 per diluted share, on revenues of $99.2 million. Earnings per share
for the company's third quarter of 2005 were $0.31 per share on revenues of
$83.8 million.
Net income for the first nine months of 2006 was $74.0 million, or $0.91
per diluted share, on revenues of $288.3 million. Earnings per share
increased 38 percent in comparison to earnings of $0.66 per diluted share
for the first nine months 2005 on net income of $52.7 million and revenues
of $207.6 million. For the nine-month period ended September 2006, net
cash from operating activities, as presented in the attached Condensed
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, was $187.7 million, compared to $85.9
million for the same period in 2005, which represents an increase of 119
percent.
Production
For the third quarter of 2006, total average production rose to 174.5
million cubic feet equivalent per day (MMcfe/d), a 24 percent increase over
the prior-year period of 141 MMcfe/d and a six percent increase over the
second quarter 2006 average of 164.2 MMcfe/d. For the nine months ended
September 30, 2006, total production averaged 164.4 MMcfe/d in comparison
to 137.7 MMcfe/d in the prior-year nine-month period, a 19 percent
increase. Production in Canada averaged 49.2 MMcfe/d for the third quarter
compared to 40.8 MMcfe/d in the same period in 2005, a 21 percent increase.
Texas production increased to an average of 40.5 MMcfe/d in the quarter
ended September 30, 2006 as compared to an average of 11.4 MMcfe/d in the
comparable prior-year quarter, a 255 percent increase.
President and CEO, Glenn Darden, commented, "Quicksilver's strong
production gains come entirely from internally generated projects. We
anticipate that this strategy of 'growth by the drillbit' will not only
build a significant reserve base but will also generate excellent returns
on our capital. We plan to accelerate the Barnett drilling in the Fort
Worth Basin which should increase this growth rate."
Production on a Mcfe/d basis for the company's three major production areas
for the nine months ended September 30 was as follows:
Area 2005 2006 Change
Canada 39,415 49,018 24%
Texas 7,953 31,490 296%
Michigan 81,130 75,661 (7%)
Natural gas production for the third quarter of 2006 was 13.8 billion cubic
feet (Bcf), or an average of 150 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d), as
compared to production of 11.8 Bcf, or an average of 128 MMcf/d, for the
same period in 2005, a 17 percent increase. The price realized for the
company's natural gas production in the third quarter of 2006, after
adjusting for the effects of hedging, averaged $5.73 per thousand cubic
feet (Mcf) as compared to the prior-year period amount of $6.12. Natural
gas, including natural gas liquids (NGL), constituted 94 percent of the
company's total production in the third quarter of 2006.
Natural gas liquids production for the third quarter of 2006 was 229,000
barrels compared to 64,000 barrels in the third quarter of 2005, an
increase of 258 percent over the prior-year third quarter and an increase
of 53 percent in comparison to second quarter 2006 NGL production of
150,000 barrels. The increase in the NGL production is directly related to
the increased throughput at the company's Cowtown cryogenic gas plant in
the Fort Worth Basin. The company realized an average $41.91 per barrel
for natural gas liquids in the third quarter of 2006, compared to the
average of $35.96 per barrel realized in the third quarter of 2005.
Oil and condensate production for the third quarter of 2006 was 148,000
barrels, or 1,603 barrels per day, as compared to 139,000 barrels of
production in the third quarter of 2005. Oil and condensate prices realized
for the third quarter of 2006, after adjusting for the effects of hedging,
averaged $64.74 per barrel compared to $57.31 per barrel for the prior-year
third quarter.
Operations Update
Quicksilver Resources' operations in the Fort Worth Basin Barnett Shale
continue to grow with Texas production averaging 40.5 MMcfe/d in the third
quarter versus an average of 31 MMcfe/d in the second quarter ended June
30, 2006, a 30% increase quarter to quarter. With 11 rigs currently
operating in the Fort Worth Basin, Quicksilver has drilled 94 gross (84
net) wells year to date and is estimated to drill over 100 gross wells this
year. Current net production is approximately 53 MMcfe/d with 91 gross
(71 net) wells completed and tied into sales.
In Canada, the company has drilled 313 gross (170 net) wells year to date
and has tied in 210 gross (110 net) wells into sales. Current net
production is 53 MMcf/d. Quicksilver has slowed drilling activity in the
Horseshoe Canyon area this year and has redeployed the capital to the
Barnett Shale in Texas. This operational change is a result of high
Canadian service costs, unusually wet weather in Canada, and the higher
rates of return in the Texas project. The company still projects Canadian
production growth of 20 percent year over year. Completion operations are
progressing for the company's two recently drilled horizontal Mannville
wells, and the company anticipates providing results by year-end.
In Michigan, Quicksilver Resources has completed 23 horizontal re-entry
wells in the Antrim Shale program year to date, and these re-entries have
added to both production and reserves. The company has an additional five
wells planned for the remainder of the year. Two new horizontal Antrim
wells have been successfully drilled and completed with a Barnett-style
hydraulic fracture treatment. Both wells are making gas and are about half
way through recovery of the treatment water. A third horizontal well of
this type is currently being drilled.
Earnings per Share Calculation
For the quarter, the diluted net income per common share is calculated
assuming conversion of the entire $150 million principal amount of
outstanding convertible debentures in addition to outstanding in-the-money
options. For purposes of this calculation, net income is increased by
$475,000 per quarter, which is the interest that was paid on the
convertible debentures offset by the related income tax benefit.
Conference Call
The company's conference call to discuss operational and financial results
for the third quarter 2006 is scheduled for Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at
9:00 a.m. central time.
Quicksilver invites interested persons to participate in the third quarter
call by dialing (877) 313-7932, ID number 4077246 prior to 8:55 a.m. A
digital replay of the conference call will be available at 1:00 p.m.
central time the same day, and will remain available for one week. The
replay can be dialed at (800) 642-1687 and reference should be made to the
conference ID number 4077246. The call will also be broadcast live via
Internet webcast on the company's website, www.qrinc.com, linking through
the "Investor Relations" page and the "Presentations & Conference Calls"
link located in the "More Information" box.
About Quicksilver Resources
Fort Worth, Texas-based Quicksilver Resources is a natural gas and crude
oil production company engaged in the development and production of
unconventional natural gas reserves, including coal bed methane, shale gas,
and tight sands gas. It has U.S. offices in Fort Worth, Texas; Granbury,
Texas; Gaylord, Michigan; Corydon, Indiana and Cut Bank, Montana.
Quicksilver also has a Canadian subsidiary, Quicksilver Resources Canada
Inc., located in Calgary, Alberta. For more information about Quicksilver
Resources, visit www.qrinc.com.
The statements in this press release regarding future events, occurrences,
circumstances, activities, performance, outcomes and results are
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although these statements reflect the
current views, assumptions and expectations of Quicksilver Resources'
management, the matters addressed herein are subject to numerous risks and
uncertainties, which could cause actual activities, performance, outcomes
and results to differ materially from those indicated. Factors that could
result in such differences or otherwise materially affect Quicksilver
Resources' financial condition, results of operations and cash flows
include: changes in general economic conditions; fluctuations in natural
gas and crude oil prices; failure or delays in achieving expected
production from natural gas and crude oil exploration and development
projects; uncertainties inherent in estimates of natural gas and crude oil
reserves and predicting natural gas and crude oil reservoir performance;
effects of hedging natural gas and crude oil prices; competitive conditions
in our industry; actions taken by third-party operators, processors and
transporters; changes in the availability and cost of capital; operating
hazards, natural disasters, weather-related delays, casualty losses and
other matters beyond our control; the effects of existing and future laws
and governmental regulations; and the effects of existing or future
litigation; as well as other factors disclosed in Quicksilver Resources'
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
QUICKSILVER RESOURCES INC.
Unaudited Selected Operating Results
Three Months Nine Months
Ended Ended
September 30, September 30,
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2006 2005 2006 2005
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Production:
Natural gas (MMcf) 13,794 11,762 39,430 34,287
Oil (MBbls) 148 139 444 410
NGL (MBbls) 229 64 464 141
Total (MMcfe) 16,055 12,975 44,878 37,592
United States (MMcfe) 11,528 9,223 31,496 26,832
Canada (MMcfe) 4,527 3,752 13,382 10,760
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Total (MMcfe) 16,055 12,975 44,878 37,592
Average Daily Production:
Natural gas (Mcfd) 149,939 127,846 144,431 125,595
Oil (Bbld) 1,603 1,507 1,628 1,501
NGL (Bbld) 2,491 691 1,698 516
Total (Mcfed) 174,506 141,033 164,387 137,699
Average Sales Price Per Unit (excluding
effects of hedging):
Natural gas (per Mcf) $ 5.35 $ 6.66 $ 5.88 $ 5.80
Oil (per Bbl) $ 64.74 $ 60.52 $ 62.85 $ 51.86
NGL (per Bbl) $ 41.91 $ 35.96 $ 41.51 $ 34.41
Total (per Mcfe) $ 5.79 $ 6.86 $ 6.22 $ 5.99
Average Sales Price Per Unit (including
effects of hedging):
Natural gas (per Mcf) $ 5.73 $ 6.12 $ 6.05 $ 5.24
Oil (per Bbl) $ 64.74 $ 57.31 $ 61.84 $ 49.50
NGL (per Bbl) $ 41.91 $ 35.96 $ 41.51 $ 34.41
Total (per Mcfe) $ 6.11 $ 6.34 $ 6.36 $ 5.45
Expense per Mcfe:
United States production cost $ 1.56 $ 1.69 $ 1.67 $ 1.59
Canada production cost $ 1.45 $ 1.02 $ 1.31 $ 1.00
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Total production cost $ 1.53 $ 1.50 $ 1.56 $ 1.42
Production and ad valorem taxes $ 0.28 $ 0.29 $ 0.24 $ 0.26
General and administrative expenses $ 0.39 $ 0.41 $ 0.40 $ 0.35
Depletion, depreciation and accretion $ 1.24 $ 1.07 $ 1.24 $ 1.04
QUICKSILVER RESOURCES INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
In thousands, except for share data - Unaudited
September 30, December 31,
2006 2005
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ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,363 $ 14,318
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for
doubtful accounts 68,373 76,121
Current derivative assets 49,472 603
Current deferred income taxes - 14,614
Other current assets 20,861 7,928
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Total current assets 142,069 113,584
Investments in and advances to equity
affiliates 8,657 8,353
Properties, plant and equipment - net ("full
cost") 1,500,705 1,112,002
Deferred derivative assets 12,894 -
Other assets 20,782 9,155
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$ 1,685,107 $ 1,243,094
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt $ 376 $ 70,493
Accounts payable 78,661 48,409
Accrued liabilities 58,106 52,656
Accrued derivative obligations 159 40,632
Current deferred income taxes 17,058 -
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Total current liabilities 154,360 212,190
Long-term debt 797,287 506,039
Derivative obligations - 4,631
Asset retirement obligations 21,811 20,891
Deferred income taxes 151,990 115,728
Minority interest 4,617 -
Stockholders’ equity
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value,
10,000,000 shares authorized,
0 and 1 share issued and outstanding - -
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 200,000,000
and 100,000,000 shares authorized,
respectively, and 80,113,675 and
78,650,110 shares issued, respectively 801 787
Paid in capital in excess of par value 235,084 211,843
Treasury stock of 2,579,441 and 2,571,069
shares, respectively (10,833) (10,353)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
(loss) 62,266 (12,382)
Retained earnings 267,724 193,720
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Total stockholders’ equity 555,042 383,615
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$ 1,685,107 $ 1,243,094
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QUICKSILVER RESOURCES INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
In thousands, except for per share data – Unaudited
For the Three Months For the Nine Months
Ended Ended
September 30, September 30,
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2006 2005 2006 2005
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Revenues
Oil, gas and related product
sales $ 98,150 $ 82,204 $ 285,375 $ 204,887
Other revenue 1,063 1,569 2,953 2,675
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Total revenues 99,213 83,773 288,328 207,562
Expenses
Oil and gas production costs 24,602 19,396 70,232 53,342
Production and ad valorem
taxes 4,502 3,876 10,661 9,866
Other operating costs 300 249 1,249 1,364
Depletion, depreciation and
accretion 19,933 13,873 55,560 39,262
Provision for doubtful
accounts - - - 88
General and administrative 6,245 5,381 17,936 13,112
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Total expenses 55,582 42,775 155,638 117,034
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Income from equity affiliates 210 230 318 669
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Operating income 43,841 41,228 133,008 91,197
Other income-net (167) (253) (1,015) (457)
Interest expense 11,040 5,589 30,808 15,022
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Income from continuing
operations before income
taxes and minority interest 32,968 35,892 103,215 76,632
Income tax expense 10,046 11,199 29,139 24,000
Minority interest expense 61 - 72 -
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Income from continuing
operations $ 22,861 $ 24,693 $ 74,004 $ 52,632
Gain from discontinued
operations, net of income tax - 62 - 62
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Net income $ 22,861 $ 24,755 $ 74,004 $ 52,694
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Basic net income per common
share
Continuing operations $ 0.30 $ 0.33 $ 0.97 $ 0.70
Discontinued operations - - - -
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$ 0.30 $ 0.33 $ 0.97 $ 0.70
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Diluted net income per common
share
Continuing operations $ 0.28 $ 0.31 $ 0.91 $ 0.66
Discontinued operations - - - -
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$ 0.28 $ 0.31 $ 0.91 $ 0.66
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Weighted average common shares
outstanding
Basic 77,007 75,781 76,593 75,674
Diluted 83,306 82,668 83,056 82,403
QUICKSILVER RESOURCES INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
In thousands-Unaudited
For the Nine
Months Ended
September 30,
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2006 2005
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Operating activities:
Net income $ 74,004 $ 52,694
Charges and credits to net income not affecting cash
Depletion, depreciation and accretion 55,560 39,262
Deferred income taxes 29,095 23,620
Non-cash compensation 4,775 932
Amortization of deferred loan costs 1,615 1,061
Income from equity affiliates (318) (669)
Minority interest 72 -
Non-cash gain from hedging activities (114) (305)
Other 232 71
Changes in assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable 7,748 (32,834)
Inventory, prepaid expenses and other (17,921) (2,498)
Accounts payable 14,844 6,084
Accrued liabilities and other 18,114 (1,528)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 187,706 85,890
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Investing activities:
Development and exploration costs and other
property additions (429,485) (226,376)
Return of investment from equity affiliates 558 512
Proceeds from sale of assets 5,670 9,301
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Net cash used for investing activities (423,257) (216,563)
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Financing activities:
Issuance of debt 483,148 143,094
Repayments of debt (271,808) (245)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 18,480 1,721
Minority interest contributions 4,506 -
Purchase of treasury stock (480) -
Payment for fractional shares - (18)
Debt issuance costs (9,213) (223)
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Net cash provided by financing activities 224,633 144,329
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Effect of exchange rate changes in cash (37) 139
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Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (10,955) 13,795
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 14,318 15,947
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 3,363 $ 29,742
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