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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event report): February 6, 2008
DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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DELAWARE
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001-32318
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73-1567067 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer |
Incorporation or Organization)
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Identification Number) |
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20 NORTH BROADWAY, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: (405) 235-3611
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy
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240.14d-2(b))
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240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01. Other Events
Definitions
The following discussion includes references to various abbreviations relating to volumetric
production terms and other defined terms. These definitions are as follows:
Bbl or Bbls means barrel or barrels.
Bbls/d means barrels per day.
Bcf means billion cubic feet.
Boe means barrel of oil equivalent, determined by using the ratio of one Bbl of oil or NGLs
to six Mcf of gas.
Btu means British thermal units, a measure of heating value.
Inside FERC refers to the publication Inside F.E.R.C.s Gas Market Report.
LIBOR means London Interbank Offered Rate.
MMBbls means million Bbls.
MMBoe means million Boe.
MMBtu means million Btu.
MMBtu/d means million Btu per day.
Mcf means thousand cubic feet.
MMcf means million cubic feet.
NGL or NGLs means natural gas liquids.
NYMEX means New York Mercantile Exchange.
Oil includes crude oil and condensate.
Forward-Looking Estimates
The forward-looking statements provided in this discussion are based on our examination of
historical operating trends, the information which was used to prepare the December 31, 2007 Devon
reserve reports and other data in our possession or available from third parties. We caution that
future oil, gas and NGL production, revenues and expenses are subject to all of the risks and
uncertainties normally incident to the exploration for and development, production and sale of oil,
gas and NGLs. These risks include, but are not limited to, price volatility, inflation or lack of
availability of goods and services, environmental risks, drilling risks, regulatory changes, the
uncertainty inherent in estimating future oil and gas production or reserves, and other risks
discussed below.
Additionally, we would caution that future marketing and midstream revenues and expenses are
subject to all of the risks and uncertainties normally incident to the marketing and midstream
business. These risks include, but are not limited to, price volatility, environmental risks,
regulatory changes, the uncertainty inherent in estimating future processing volumes and pipeline
throughput, cost of goods and services and other risks discussed below.
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In January 2007, we announced our intent to divest our West African oil and gas assets and
terminate our operations in West Africa. In November 2007, we announced an agreement to sell our
operations in Gabon, included in the West African divestiture package, for $205.5 million. We are
finalizing purchase and sales agreements and obtaining the necessary partner and government
approvals for the remaining properties in this divestiture package. We expect to complete these
sales during the first half of 2008.
All West African related revenues, expenses and capital will be reported as discontinued
operations in our 2008 financial statements. Accordingly, all forward-looking estimates in this
document exclude amounts related to our operations in West Africa, unless otherwise noted
Though we have completed several major property acquisitions and dispositions in recent years,
these transactions are opportunity driven. Thus, the following forward-looking estimates do not
include any financial and operating effects of potential property acquisitions or divestitures
which may occur during 2008, except for West Africa as previously discussed.
Also, the financial results of our foreign operations are subject to currency exchange rate
risks. Unless otherwise noted, all of the following dollar amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars.
Amounts related to Canadian operations have been converted to U.S. dollars using a projected
average 2008 exchange rate of $0.98 dollar to $1.00 Canadian dollar. The actual 2008 exchange rate
may vary materially from this estimate. Such variations could have a material effect on these
forward-looking estimates.
Additional risks are discussed below in the context of line items most affected by such risks.
A summary of these forward-looking estimates is included at the end of this document.
Specific Assumptions and Risks Related to Price and Production Estimates
Prices for oil, gas and NGLs are determined primarily by prevailing market conditions. Market
conditions for these products are influenced by regional and worldwide economic conditions, weather
and other local market conditions. These factors are beyond our control and are difficult to
predict. In addition, volatility in general oil, gas and NGL prices may vary considerably due to
differences between regional markets, differing quality of oil produced (i.e., sweet crude versus
heavy or sour crude), differing Btu contents of gas produced, transportation availability and costs
and demand for the various products derived from oil, gas and NGLs. Substantially all of our
revenues are attributable to sales, processing and transportation of these three commodities.
Consequently, our financial results and resources are highly influenced by price volatility.
Estimates for future production of oil, gas and NGLs are based on the assumption that market
demand and prices for oil, gas and NGLs will continue at levels that allow for profitable
production of these products. There can be no assurance of such stability. Most of our Canadian
production of oil, gas and NGLs is subject to government royalties that fluctuate with prices.
Thus, price fluctuations can affect reported production. Also, our international production of oil
and gas is governed by payout agreements with the governments of the countries in which we operate.
If the payout under these agreements is attained earlier than projected, our net production and
proved reserves in such areas could be reduced.
Estimates for future processing and transport of oil, gas and NGLs are based on the assumption
that market demand and prices for oil, gas and NGLs will continue at levels that allow for
profitable processing and transport of these products. There can be no assurance of such stability.
The production, transportation, processing and marketing of oil, gas and NGLs are complex
processes which are subject to disruption due to transportation and processing availability,
mechanical failure, human error, meteorological events including, but not limited to, hurricanes,
and numerous other factors. The following forward-looking statements were prepared assuming demand,
curtailment, producibility and general market conditions for our oil, gas and NGLs during 2008 will
be substantially similar to those of 2007, unless otherwise noted.
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Geographic Reporting Areas
The following estimates of production, average price differentials compared to industry
benchmarks and capital expenditures are provided separately for each of the following geographic
areas:
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the United States Onshore; |
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the United States Offshore, which encompasses all oil and gas properties in the Gulf
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Canada; and |
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International, which encompasses all oil and gas properties that lie outside of the
United States and Canada. As previously discussed, all West African related revenues,
expenses and capital will be reported as discontinued operations in our 2008 financial
statements. Accordingly, all forward-looking estimates in this document exclude amounts
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Year 2008 Potential Operating Items
Oil, Gas and NGL Production
Set forth below are our estimates of oil, gas and NGL production for 2008. We estimate that
our combined 2008 oil, gas and NGL production will total approximately 240 to 247 MMBoe. Of this
total, approximately 92% is estimated to be produced from reserves classified as proved at
December 31, 2007. The following estimates for oil, gas and NGL production are calculated at the
midpoint of the estimated range for total production.
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Oil |
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NGLs |
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United States Onshore |
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12 |
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626 |
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23 |
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140 |
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United States Offshore |
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68 |
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20 |
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Canada |
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23 |
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198 |
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60 |
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International |
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23 |
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2 |
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23 |
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Total |
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66 |
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894 |
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243 |
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Oil and Gas Prices
Oil and Gas Operating Area Prices
We expect our 2008 average prices for the oil and gas production from each of our operating
areas to differ from the NYMEX price as set forth in the following table. These expected ranges are
exclusive of the anticipated effects of the oil and gas financial contracts presented in the
Commodity Price Risk Management section below.
The NYMEX price for oil is the monthly average of settled prices on each trading day for
benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude oil delivered at Cushing, Oklahoma. The NYMEX price for gas
is determined to be the first-of-month South Louisiana Henry Hub price index as published monthly
in Inside FERC.
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Expected Range of Prices |
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85% to 95%
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80% to 90% |
United States Offshore
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90% to 100%
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95% to 105% |
Canada
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55% to 65%
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85% to 95% |
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85% to 95%
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83% to 93% |
Commodity Price Risk Management
From time to time, we enter into NYMEX related financial commodity collar and price swap
contracts. Such contracts are used to manage the inherent uncertainty of future revenues due to oil
and gas price volatility. Although these financial contracts do not relate to specific production
from our operating areas, they will affect our overall revenues and average realized oil and gas
prices in 2008.
The key terms of our 2008 oil and gas financial collar and price swap contracts are presented
in the following tables. The tables include contracts entered into as of February 4, 2008.
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Oil Financial Contracts |
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Price Collar Contracts |
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Ceiling Price |
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First Quarter |
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21,011 |
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70.00 |
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132.50-$148.00 |
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140.31 |
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22,000 |
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70.00 |
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132.50-$148.00 |
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140.20 |
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Third Quarter |
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22,000 |
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70.00 |
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132.50-$148.00 |
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140.20 |
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Fourth Quarter |
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22,000 |
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70.00 |
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132.50-$148.00 |
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140.20 |
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2008 Average |
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21,754 |
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70.00 |
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132.50-$148.00 |
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140.23 |
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Gas Financial Contracts |
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Price Collar Contracts |
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Price Swap Contracts |
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Floor Price |
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Weighted |
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Weighted |
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Volume |
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First Quarter |
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634,011 |
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7.50 |
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9.00-$10.25 |
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9.43 |
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364,670 |
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8.23 |
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Second Quarter |
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1,080,000 |
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7.50 |
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9.00-$10.25 |
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9.43 |
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620,000 |
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$ |
8.24 |
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Third Quarter |
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1,080,000 |
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7.50 |
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9.00-$10.25 |
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9.43 |
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620,000 |
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$ |
8.24 |
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Fourth Quarter |
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1,080,000 |
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7.50 |
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9.00-$10.25 |
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9.43 |
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620,000 |
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8.24 |
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2008 Average |
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969,112 |
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7.50 |
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9.00-$10.25 |
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9.43 |
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556,516 |
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8.24 |
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To the extent that monthly NYMEX prices in 2008 differ from those established by the gas price
swaps, or are outside of the ranges established by the oil and natural gas collars, we and the
counterparties to the contracts will settle the difference. Such settlements will either increase
or decrease our oil and gas revenues for the period. Also, we will mark-to-market the contracts
based on their fair values throughout 2008. Changes in the contracts fair values will also be
recorded as increases or decreases to our oil and gas revenues. The expected ranges of our realized
oil and gas prices as a percentage of NYMEX prices, which are presented earlier in this document,
do not include any estimates of the impact on our oil and gas prices from monthly settlements or
changes in the fair values of our oil and gas price swaps and collars.
Marketing and Midstream Revenues and Expenses
Marketing and midstream revenues and expenses are derived primarily from our gas processing
plants and gas pipeline systems. These revenues and expenses vary in response to several factors.
The factors include, but are not limited to, changes in production from wells connected to the
pipelines and related
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processing plants, changes in the absolute and relative prices of gas and NGLs, provisions of
contractual agreements and the amount of repair and maintenance activity required to maintain
anticipated processing levels and pipeline throughput volumes.
These factors increase the uncertainty inherent in estimating future marketing and midstream
revenues and expenses. Given these uncertainties, we estimate that our 2008 marketing and midstream
operating profit will be between $510 million and $550 million. We estimate that marketing and
midstream revenues will be between $1.61 billion and $2.01 billion, and marketing and midstream
expenses will be between $1.10 billion and $1.46 billion.
Production and Operating Expenses
Our production and operating expenses include lease operating expenses, transportation costs
and production taxes. These expenses vary in response to several factors. Among the most
significant of these factors are additions to or deletions from the property base, changes in the
general price level of services and materials that are used in the operation of the properties, the
amount of repair and workover activity required and changes in production tax rates. Oil, gas and
NGL prices also have an effect on lease operating expenses and impact the economic feasibility of
planned workover projects.
Given these uncertainties, we expect that our 2008 lease operating expenses will be between
$2.17 billion to $2.24 billion. Additionally, we estimate that our production taxes for 2008 will
be between 3.5% and 4.0% of total oil, gas and NGL revenues, excluding the effect on revenues from
financial collars and price swap contracts upon which production taxes are not assessed.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (DD&A)
Our 2008 oil and gas property DD&A rate will depend on various factors. Most notable among
such factors are the amount of proved reserves that will be added from drilling or acquisition
efforts in 2008 compared to the costs incurred for such efforts, and the revisions to our year-end
2007 reserve estimates that, based on prior experience, are likely to be made during 2008.
Given these uncertainties, we estimate that our oil and gas property related DD&A rate will be
between $12.75 per Boe and $13.25 per Boe. Based on these DD&A rates and the production estimates
set forth earlier, oil and gas property related DD&A expense for 2008 is expected to be between
$3.09 billion and $3.20 billion.
Additionally, we expect that our depreciation and amortization expense related to non-oil and
gas property fixed assets will total between $260 million and $270 million in 2008.
Accretion of Asset Retirement Obligation
Accretion of asset retirement obligation in 2008 is expected to be between $75 million and $85
million.
General and Administrative Expenses (G&A)
Our G&A includes employee compensation and benefits costs and the costs of many different
goods and services used in support of our business. G&A varies with the level of our operating
activities and the related staffing and professional services requirements. In addition, employee
compensation and benefits costs vary due to various market factors that affect the level and type
of compensation and benefits offered to employees. Also, goods and services are subject to general
price level increases or decreases. Therefore, significant variances in any of these factors from
current expectations could cause actual G&A to vary materially from the estimate.
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Given these limitations, we estimate our G&A for 2008 will be between $590 million and $610
million. This estimate includes approximately $90 million of non-cash, share-based compensation,
net of related capitalization in accordance with the full cost method of accounting for oil and gas
properties.
Reduction of Carrying Value of Oil and Gas Properties
We follow the full cost method of accounting for our oil and gas properties. Under the full
cost method, our net book value of oil and gas properties, less related deferred income taxes (the
costs to be recovered), may not exceed a calculated full cost ceiling. The ceiling limitation
is the discounted estimated after-tax future net revenues from oil and gas properties plus the cost
of properties not subject to amortization. The ceiling is imposed separately by country. In
calculating future net revenues, current prices and costs used are those as of the end of the
appropriate quarterly period. These prices are not changed except where different prices are fixed
and determinable from applicable contracts for the remaining term of those contracts. The costs to
be recovered are compared to the ceiling on a quarterly basis. If the costs to be recovered exceed
the ceiling, the excess is written off as an expense. An expense recorded in one period may not be
reversed in a subsequent period even though higher oil and gas prices may have increased the
ceiling applicable to the subsequent period.
Because the ceiling calculation dictates that prices in effect as of the last day of the
applicable quarter are held constant indefinitely, and requires a 10% discount factor, the
resulting value is not indicative of the true fair value of the reserves. Oil and gas prices have
historically been cyclical and, on any particular day at the end of a quarter, can be either
substantially higher or lower than our long-term price forecast that is a barometer for true fair
value. Therefore, oil and gas property writedowns that result from applying the full cost ceiling
limitation, and that are caused by fluctuations in price as opposed to reductions to the underlying
quantities of reserves, should not be viewed as absolute indicators of a reduction of the ultimate
value of the related reserves.
Because of the volatile nature of oil and gas prices, it is not possible to predict whether we
will incur full cost writedowns in 2008.
Interest Expense
Future interest rates and debt outstanding have a significant effect on our interest expense.
We can only marginally influence the prices we will receive in 2008 from sales of oil, gas and NGLs
and the resulting cash flow. Likewise, we can only marginally influence the timing of the closing
of our West African divestitures and the attendant cash receipts. These factors increase the margin
of error inherent in estimating future outstanding debt balances and related interest expense.
Other factors which affect outstanding debt balances and related interest expense, such as the
amount and timing of capital expenditures are generally within our control.
Based on the information related to interest expense set forth below, we expect our 2008
interest expense to be between $340 million and $350 million. This estimate assumes no material
changes in prevailing interest rates. This estimate also assumes no material changes in our
expected level of indebtedness, except for an assumption that our commercial paper and credit
facility borrowings will decrease at the end of the second quarter of 2008 in conjunction with the
planned divestiture of our West African operations.
The interest expense in 2008 related to our fixed-rate debt, including net accretion of
related discounts, will be approximately $385 million. This fixed-rate debt removes the uncertainty
of future interest rates from some, but not all, of our long-term debt.
Our floating rate debt is comprised of variable-rate commercial paper and borrowings against
our senior credit facility. Our floating rate debt is summarized in the following table:
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The interest rate is based on a standard index such as the Federal Funds Rate,
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The borrowings under the senior credit facility bear interest at various fixed
rate options for periods of up to twelve months and are generally less than the prime rate.
As of December 31, 2007, the average rate on the outstanding balance was 5.27%. |
Based on estimates of future LIBOR and prime rates as of December 31, 2007, interest expense
on floating rate debt, including net amortization of premiums, is expected to total between $70
million and $80 million in 2008.
Our interest expense totals include payments of facility and agency fees, amortization of debt
issuance costs and other miscellaneous items not related to the debt balances outstanding. We
expect between $5 million and $15 million of such items to be included in our 2008 interest
expense. Also, we expect to capitalize between $120 million and $130 million of interest during
2008, including amounts related to our discontinued operations.
Other Income
We estimate that our other income in 2008 will be between $55 million and $75 million.
As of the end of 2007, we had received insurance claim settlements related to the 2005
hurricanes which were $150 million in excess of amounts incurred to repair related damages. None of
this $150 million excess has been recognized as income, pending the resolution of the amount of
future necessary repairs and the settlement of certain claims that have been filed with secondary
insurers. Based on the most recent estimates of our costs for repairs, we believe that some amount
will ultimately be recorded as other income. However, the timing and amount that would be recorded
as other income are uncertain. Therefore, the 2008 estimate for other income above does not
include any amount related to hurricane proceeds.
Income Taxes
Our financial income tax rate in 2008 will vary materially depending on the actual amount of
financial pre-tax earnings. The tax rate for 2008 will be significantly affected by the
proportional share of consolidated pre-tax earnings generated by U.S., Canadian and International
operations due to the different tax rates of each country. There are certain tax deductions and
credits that will have a fixed impact on 2008 income tax expense regardless of the level of pre-tax
earnings that are produced.
Given the uncertainty of pre-tax earnings, we expect that our consolidated financial income
tax rate in 2008 will be between 20% and 40%. The current income tax rate is expected to be between
10% and 15%. The deferred income tax rate is expected to be between 10% and 25%. Significant
changes in estimated capital expenditures, production levels of oil, gas and NGLs, the prices of
such products, marketing and midstream revenues, or any of the various expense items could
materially alter the effect of the aforementioned tax deductions and credits on 2008 financial
income tax rates.
Discontinued Operations
As previously discussed, in November 2007, we announced an agreement to sell our operations in
Gabon for $205.5 million. We are finalizing purchase and sales agreements and obtaining the
necessary partner and government approvals for the remaining properties in the West African
divestiture package. We
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expect to complete these sales during the first half of 2008.
The following table presents the 2008 estimates for production, production and operating
expenses and capital expenditures associated with these discontinued
operations. These estimates include amounts related to all assets in
the West African divestiture package for the first half of 2008. Pursuant to
accounting rules for discontinued operations, the West African assets are not subject to DD&A
during 2008.
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Oil production (MMBbls) |
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Total production (MMBoe) |
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Year 2008 Potential Capital Resources, Uses and Liquidity
Capital Expenditures
Though we have completed several major property acquisitions in recent years, these
transactions are opportunity driven. Thus, we do not budget, nor can we reasonably predict, the
timing or size of such possible acquisitions.
Our capital expenditures budget is based on an expected range of future oil, gas and NGL
prices as well as the expected costs of the capital additions. Should actual prices received differ
materially from our price expectations for our future production, some projects may be accelerated
or deferred and, consequently, may increase or decrease total 2008 capital expenditures. In
addition, if the actual material or labor costs of the budgeted items vary significantly from the
anticipated amounts, actual capital expenditures could vary materially from our estimates.
Given the limitations discussed above, the following table shows expected drilling,
development and facilities expenditures by geographic area. Development capital includes
development activity relates to reserves classified as proved as of year-end 2007 and drilling that
does not offset currently productive units and for which there is not a certainty of continued
production from a known productive formation. Exploration capital includes exploratory drilling to
find and produce oil or gas in previously untested fault blocks or new reservoirs.
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|
|
|
United |
|
United |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
States |
|
States |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Onshore |
|
Offshore |
|
Canada |
|
International |
|
Total |
|
|
(In millions) |
Development capital |
|
$ |
2,870-$3,020 |
|
|
$ |
490-$520 |
|
|
$ |
1,070-$1,120 |
|
|
$ |
205-$220 |
|
|
$ |
4,635-$4,880 |
|
Exploration capital |
|
$ |
310-$330 |
|
|
$ |
320-$340 |
|
|
$ |
135-$145 |
|
|
$ |
185-$205 |
|
|
$ |
950-$1,020 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
3,180-$3,350 |
|
|
$ |
810-$860 |
|
|
$ |
1,205-$1,265 |
|
|
$ |
390-$425 |
|
|
$ |
5,585-$5,900 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In addition to the above expenditures for drilling, development and facilities, we expect to
spend between $325 million to $375 million on our marketing and midstream assets, which primarily
include our oil pipelines, gas processing plants, and gas pipeline systems. We also expect to
capitalize between $335 million and $345 million of G&A expenses in accordance with the full cost
method of accounting and to capitalize between $110 million and $120 million of interest. We also
expect to pay between $70 million and $80 million for plugging and abandonment charges, and to
spend between $130 million and $140 million for other non-oil and gas property fixed assets.
Other Cash Uses
Our management expects the policy of paying a quarterly common stock dividend to continue.
With the current $0.14 per share quarterly dividend rate and 444 million shares of common stock
outstanding as of
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December 31, 2007, dividends are expected to approximate $250 million. Also, we have $150
million of 6.49% cumulative preferred stock upon which we will pay $10 million of dividends in
2008.
Capital Resources and Liquidity
Our estimated 2008 cash uses, including our drilling and development activities, retirement of
debt and repurchase of common stock, are expected to be funded primarily through a combination of
existing cash and short-term investments, operating cash flow and proceeds from the sale of our
assets in West Africa. Any remaining cash uses could be funded by increasing our borrowings under
our commercial paper program or with borrowings from the available capacity under our credit
facilities, which was approximately $1.3 billion at December 31, 2007. The amount of operating cash
flow to be generated during 2008 is uncertain due to the factors affecting revenues and expenses as
previously cited. However, we expect our combined capital resources to be more than adequate to
fund our anticipated capital expenditures and other cash uses for 2008.
If significant other acquisitions or other unplanned capital requirements arise during the
year, we could utilize our existing credit facilities and/or seek to establish and utilize other
sources of financing.
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Summary of 2008 Forward-Looking Estimates
The tables below summarize our 2008 forward-looking estimates related to our continuing
operations. As previously discussed, all West African related revenues, expenses and capital
will be reported as discontinued operations in our 2008 financial statements. Accordingly, all
forward-looking estimates in this document exclude amounts related to our operations in West
Africa, unless otherwise noted.
|
|
|
|
|
Oil production (MMBbls) |
|
|
|
|
U.S. Onshore |
|
|
12 |
|
U.S. Offshore |
|
|
8 |
|
Canada |
|
|
23 |
|
International |
|
|
23 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
66 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gas production (Bcf) |
|
|
|
|
U.S. Onshore |
|
|
626 |
|
U.S. Offshore |
|
|
68 |
|
Canada |
|
|
198 |
|
International |
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
894 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NGL production (MMBbls) |
|
|
|
|
U.S. Onshore |
|
|
23 |
|
U.S. Offshore |
|
|
1 |
|
Canada |
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
28 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total production (MMBoe) |
|
|
|
|
U.S. Onshore |
|
|
140 |
|
U.S. Offshore |
|
|
20 |
|
Canada |
|
|
60 |
|
International |
|
|
23 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
243 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As % of NYMEX Range |
|
|
Low |
|
High |
Oil Operating Area Prices 1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. Onshore |
|
|
85 |
% |
|
|
95 |
% |
U.S. Offshore |
|
|
90 |
% |
|
|
100 |
% |
Canada |
|
|
55 |
% |
|
|
65 |
% |
International |
|
|
85 |
% |
|
|
95 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gas Operating Area Prices 1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. Onshore |
|
|
80 |
% |
|
|
90 |
% |
U.S. Offshore |
|
|
95 |
% |
|
|
105 |
% |
Canada |
|
|
85 |
% |
|
|
95 |
% |
International |
|
|
83 |
% |
|
|
93 |
% |
|
|
|
1 |
|
The expected ranges for our operating area prices as a percentage of NYMEX prices do
not include any estimates of the impact on our oil and gas prices from monthly settlements or
changes in the fair values of our oil and gas price swaps and collars as presented on page 5. |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Range |
|
|
|
Low |
|
|
High |
|
Marketing and midstream (In millions) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues |
|
$ |
1,610 |
|
|
$ |
2,010 |
|
Expenses |
|
$ |
1,100 |
|
|
$ |
1,460 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating profit |
|
$ |
510 |
|
|
$ |
550 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Production and operating expenses ($ in
millions) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LOE |
|
$ |
2,170 |
|
|
$ |
2,240 |
|
Production taxes |
|
|
3.5 |
% |
|
|
4.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DD&A (In millions, except per Boe) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oil and gas DD&A |
|
$ |
3,090 |
|
|
$ |
3,200 |
|
Non-oil and gas DD&A |
|
$ |
260 |
|
|
$ |
270 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total DD&A |
|
$ |
3,350 |
|
|
$ |
3,470 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oil and gas DD&A per Boe |
|
$ |
12.75 |
|
|
$ |
13.25 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other (In millions) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accretion of ARO |
|
$ |
75 |
|
|
$ |
85 |
|
G&A |
|
$ |
590 |
|
|
$ |
610 |
|
Interest expense |
|
$ |
340 |
|
|
$ |
350 |
|
Other income |
|
$ |
55 |
|
|
$ |
75 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax rates |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current |
|
|
10 |
% |
|
|
15 |
% |
Deferred |
|
|
10 |
% |
|
|
25 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total tax rate |
|
|
20 |
% |
|
|
40 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Range |
|
|
|
Low |
|
|
High |
|
|
|
(In millions) |
|
Development capital |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. Onshore |
|
$ |
2,870 |
|
|
$ |
3,020 |
|
U.S. Offshore |
|
$ |
490 |
|
|
$ |
520 |
|
Canada |
|
$ |
1,070 |
|
|
$ |
1,120 |
|
International |
|
$ |
205 |
|
|
$ |
220 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
4,635 |
|
|
$ |
4,880 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exploration capital |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. Onshore |
|
$ |
310 |
|
|
$ |
330 |
|
U.S. Offshore |
|
$ |
320 |
|
|
$ |
340 |
|
Canada |
|
$ |
135 |
|
|
$ |
145 |
|
International |
|
$ |
185 |
|
|
$ |
205 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
950 |
|
|
$ |
1,020 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total drilling and facility capital |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. Onshore |
|
$ |
3,180 |
|
|
$ |
3,350 |
|
U.S. Offshore |
|
$ |
810 |
|
|
$ |
860 |
|
Canada |
|
$ |
1,205 |
|
|
$ |
1,265 |
|
International |
|
$ |
390 |
|
|
$ |
425 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
5,585 |
|
|
$ |
5,900 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other capital |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Marketing & midstream |
|
$ |
325 |
|
|
$ |
375 |
|
Capitalized G&A |
|
$ |
335 |
|
|
$ |
345 |
|
Capitalized interest |
|
$ |
110 |
|
|
$ |
120 |
|
Plugging and abandonment |
|
$ |
70 |
|
|
$ |
80 |
|
Non-oil and gas |
|
$ |
130 |
|
|
$ |
140 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
970 |
|
|
$ |
1,060 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereto duly authorized.
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|
|
|
|
|
DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION
|
|
|
By: |
/s/ Danny J. Heatly
|
|
|
|
Vice President -Accounting and |
|
|
|
Chief Accounting Officer |
|
|
Date: February 6, 2008
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