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Gold/Mining/Energy : BPT 14.1% Div and at 52 week low

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To: EyeDrMike who wrote (10)12/31/1998 2:26:00 AM
From: Snowshoe  Read Replies (1) of 26
 
The adjustment factor and taxes ARE high. That's the problem!

Here's the 1997 figures from the 10-K. Look at the 4th quarter.
Given a WTI price of $19.94/bbl, the royalty was only $6.45/bbl.
Do the math: 19.94 - 6.45 = total overhead costs of $13.49/bbl.

Average Cost Adjusted Per
WTI Chargeable Adjustment Chargeable Production Barrel
Price Costs Factor Costs Taxes Royalty
----- ----- ------ ----- ----- -------
1997:
1st Qtr $22.86 $8.85 1.265 $11.19 $2.61 $ 9.06
2nd Qtr 19.91 8.85 1.269 11.23 2.16 6.52
3rd Qtr 19.75 8.85 1.274 11.28 2.14 6.34
4th Qtr 19.94 8.85 1.280 11.33 2.16 6.45
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