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From: kollmhn8/2/2012 5:07:03 AM
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Endeavour Announces 2012 Second Quarter Operational and Financial Results Second Bacchus Well On-line Rochelle Development Drilling Begins PR Newswire

HOUSTON, Aug. 2, 2012




HOUSTON, Aug. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Endeavour International Corporation (NYSE: END) (LSE: ENDV) today announced production for the second quarter 2012 averaged approximately 6,400 barrels of oil equivalent per day ("boepd") compared to 3,200 boepd in the same period last year. The Company also announced production from the second Bacchus well and commencement of drilling operations at Rochelle, Endeavour's operated development in the Central North Sea.



Business highlights include:

  • North Sea:
  • At Bacchus, the second well is online and is currently producing at approximately 8,500 gross barrels of oil per day ("bopd")
  • At Rochelle, the Diamond Ocean Nomad arrived on location to commence drilling operations
  • A new Alba infill well was brought on production in late June
  • The acquisition of the additional 23.43% working interest in the Alba field from ConocoPhillips was completed
  • MacCulloch and Nicol are anticipated to close in late third/early fourth quarter
  • U.S. Onshore:
  • Drilling in the Heath oil shale play will commence in the coming months
  • "The last several months have seen Endeavour accomplish several of its goals for 2012. The completion of the acquisition of Alba was a major accomplishment for the Company. Alba is now the largest asset in our portfolio and provides a strong base of continuing production. The strong results from the second Bacchus well re-enforces our belief in the reservoir and its long-term potential," said William L. Transier, chairman, chief executive officer and president. "For the second half of the year, we remain focused on our remaining objectives including closing the acquisition of MacCulloch and Nicol and start-up of production at Rochelle."

    Operational Update

    United Kingdom

    At the Bacchus field, Block 22/06a in the Central North Sea, the second development well started production on July 29, 2012. The latest horizontal well, Bacchus West, penetrated Jurassic-aged Fulmar reservoir sandstones and logged 889 feet (measured depth) of net pay in three sections. The well is currently producing approximately 8,500 gross bopd at significantly restricted choke rates. Current combined production from the two Bacchus wells is approximately 13,000 bopd. With the additional positive information gained from the second development well, the Bacchus partners have decided to observe reservoir performance before making a decision on the placement of the next development well to insure optimization of the entire reservoir. Endeavour has a 30% working interest in the Bacchus field.

    At Rochelle the contracted drilling rig, the Diamond Ocean Nomad, has arrived and commenced operations to drill the first of two planned development wells. Modifications to the Scott Platform, the off-take solution for the Rochelle development, are expected to be substantially completed during the third quarter in preparation for Rochelle production later in the year. Installation of the pipe and manifolds on the seabed is also scheduled to commence later in the third quarter. The Rochelle development continues on schedule for first production in the fourth quarter of 2012. Endeavour is operator and holds a 44%ownership interest in the Rochelle development which is comprised of Blocks 15/26b, 15/26c and 15/27.

    United Kingdom Business Development

    During the quarter, the Company completed the acquisition of the additional 23.43% working interest in the Alba field, the first of the three assets being acquired from ConocoPhillips. Alba represents a majority of the production and proved and probable reserves from the three fields. The remaining two assets, MacCulloch and Nicol are scheduled to close late in the third quarter/early fourth quarter of this year.

    Production for the second quarter reflects one month of Endeavour's 25.68% working interest in the Alba field. Entitlement production for Endeavour's increased ownership interest in Alba will be recorded as revenue in the third quarter, when the first lifting after the closing of the acquisition occurred.

    United States Onshore



    In the Heath Shale tight oil play, the Company and its partners have completed the core and log data analysis from four vertical pilot wells drilled in 2011. The partnership has prioritized the wells to be re-entered and is in the process of securing a rig to drill the first lateral in the coming months.

    There is currently no drilling activity underway in the Company's U.S. gas fields in the Louisiana, Haynesville or the Pennsylvania, Marcellus. U.S. net daily production averaged 15.2 MMCFe/D for the second quarter and 16.8 MMCFe/D for the first half of 2012.

    2012 Second Quarter Finance and Operating Results



    The Company reported second quarter adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (adjusted EBITDA) increased to $8.4 million in the second quarter this year from $7.6 million in the second quarter a year ago. On a GAAP basis, for the second quarter of 2012 net loss was $50.8 million as compared to net loss of $15.6 million for the same quarter in 2011.

    In May, Endeavour completed the additional working interest in the Alba field. As a result $460 million, representing the funds available from the Company's high yield notes offering, were released from escrow and the Senior Term Loan was retired. The remaining amounts were used in the payment of the purchase price for Alba.

    Interest expense for the second quarter includes several non-recurring items. The Company incurred two months of double interest expense during the quarter as both the high yield notes and the Senior Term Loan were outstanding in April and May. The Senior Term Loan was retired at the end of May. Interest expense was also impacted during the quarter by the write-off of the deferred financing charges for the Senior Term Loan of approximately $15 million. On a going forward basis, cash interest expense should average approximately $20 million per quarter.

    In June, Endeavour completed the sale of 8.625 million shares of common stock, including the underwriters' overallotment option, for net proceeds of approximately $61 million dollars. The funds from the offering are being used to fund the Company's development projects.

    In addition, Endeavour completed two agreements supporting Letters of Credit Facilities that replaced previously outstanding Letters of Credit and assisted in the closing of the additional working interest in Alba. The Company also completed and funded a new senior loan in the amount of $100 million during the quarter. The Company is engaged in the bank syndication process to put a new revolver in place that will encompass both the senior loan and to replace these two facilities at an appropriate time in the future.



    Earnings Conference Call, Thursday, August 2, 2012 at 9:00 a.m., Central Daylight Time, 3:00 p.m. British Summer Time

    Endeavour International will host a conference call and web cast to discuss its 2012 second quarter financial and operating results on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at 9 a.m. Central Daylight Time, 3 p.m. British Summer Time. To participate and ask questions during the conference call, dial the local country telephone number and the confirmation code 2480825. The toll-free numbers are 888-713-4494 in the United States and 0-808-101-1402 in the United Kingdom. Other international callers should dial 913-312-1384(tolls apply). To listen only to the live audio web cast access Endeavour's home page at www.endeavourcorp.com. A replay will be available beginning at 12:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time on August 2, 2012 through 12:00 p.m. on August 9, 2012 by dialing toll free 888-203-1112 (U.S.) or 719-457-0820 (international), confirmation code 2480825.

    Endeavour International Corporation is an oil and gas exploration and production company focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of energy reserves in the North Sea and the United States. For more information, visit www.endeavourcorp.com.



    Additional information for investors:

    Certain statements in this news release should be regarded as "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the securities laws. These statements speak only as of the date made. Such statements are subject to assumptions, risk and uncertainty. Actual results or events may vary materially.

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) permits oil and gas companies, in their filings with the SEC, to disclose not only proved reserves, but also probable reserves and possible reserves that meet the SEC's definitions for such terms, and price and cost sensitivities for such reserves, and prohibits disclosure of resources that do not constitute such reserves. We use may use certain terms in our news releases, such as "reserve potential," that the SEC's guidelines strictly prohibit us from including in filings with the SEC. These estimates are by their nature more speculative than estimates of proved, probable and possible reserves and accordingly are subject to substantially greater risk of being actually realized. In addition, we do not represent that the probable or possible reserves described herein meet the recoverability thresholds established by the SEC in its new definitions. Investors are urged to also consider closely the disclosure in our filings with the SEC, available from our website at www.endeavourcorp.com. Endeavour is also subject to the requirements of the London Stock Exchange and considers the disclosures in this release to be appropriate and/or required under the guidelines of that exchange.


    Endeavour International Corporation

    Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

    (Unaudited)

    (Amounts in thousands)






    June 30,



    December 31,





    2012



    2011

















    Assets

    Current Assets:







    Cash and cash equivalents

    $

    94,570


    $

    106,036


    Restricted cash


    178



    -


    Accounts receivable


    37,354



    8,649


    Prepaid expenses and other current assets


    42,042



    18,840



    Total Current Assets


    174,144



    133,525









    Property and Equipment, Net


    810,378



    549,196

    Goodwill


    258,973



    211,886

    Other Assets


    55,681



    30,384







    Total Assets

    $

    1,299,176


    $

    924,991







    Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

    Current Liabilities:







    Accounts payable

    $

    87,596


    $

    62,275


    Current maturities of debt


    12,500



    12,350


    Accrued expenses and other


    36,844



    20,549



    Total Current Liabilities


    136,940



    95,174

















    Long-Term Debt


    797,285



    455,028

    Deferred Taxes


    106,022



    115,759

    Other Liabilities


    77,500



    61,248



    Total Liabilities


    1,117,747



    727,209









    Commitments and Contingencies














    Series C Convertible Preferred Stock


    43,703



    43,703









    Stockholders' Equity


    137,726



    154,079









    Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

    $

    1,299,176


    $

    924,991






    Endeavour International Corporation

    Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations

    (Unaudited)

    (Amounts in thousands, except per share data)





    Second Quarter


    Six Months Ended




    June 30,


    June 30,




    2012


    2011


    2012


    2011

    Revenues

    $

    23,003


    $

    19,053


    $

    38,169


    $

    33,157















    Cost of Operations:













    Operating expenses


    5,742



    6,352



    10,640



    11,392


    Depreciation, depletion and amortization


    10,627



    7,004



    18,533



    13,326


    Impairment of U.S. oil and gas properties


    19,960



    -



    35,700



    -


    General and administrative


    5,030



    4,948



    10,353



    9,662


    Total Expenses


    41,359



    18,304



    75,226



    34,380















    Income (Loss) From Operations


    (18,356)



    749



    (37,057)



    (1,223)















    Other Income (Expense):













    Derivatives:














    Unrealized gains (losses)


    3,805



    (6,448)



    (973)



    (1,984)


    Interest expense


    (46,916)



    (7,831)



    (66,624)



    (20,354)


    Interest income and other


    (3,676)



    (48)



    (6,346)



    (186)

    Total Other Expense


    (46,787)



    (14,327)



    (73,943)



    (22,524)















    Loss Before Income Taxes


    (65,143)



    (13,578)



    (111,000)



    (23,747)















    Income Tax Expense (Benefit)


    (14,335)



    2,026



    (24,929)



    (687)

    Net Loss


    (50,808)



    (15,604)



    (86,071)



    (23,060)

    Preferred Stock Dividends


    456



    506



    911



    1,052















    Net Loss to Common Stockholders

    $

    (51,264)


    $

    (16,110)


    $

    (86,982)


    $

    (24,112)















    Net Loss per Common Share:








    Basic and Diluted

    $

    (1.31)


    $

    (0.42)


    $

    (2.26)


    $

    (0.74)















    Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding:








    Basic and Diluted


    39,020



    38,612



    38,438



    32,714






    Endeavour International Corporation

    Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

    (Unaudited)

    (Amounts in thousands)






    Six Months Ended June 30,





    2012


    2011

    Cash Flows from Operating Activities:







    Net loss

    $

    (86,070)


    $

    (23,060)


    Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash








    used in operating activities:








    Depreciation, depletion and amortization


    18,533



    13,326



    Impairment of U.S. oil and gas properties


    35,700



    -



    Deferred tax benefit


    (24,008)



    (875)



    Unrealized losses on derivatives


    973



    1,984



    Amortization of non-cash compensation


    3,114



    1,792



    Amortization of loan costs and discount


    21,724



    6,560



    Non-cash interest expense


    5,153



    5,928



    Other


    4,686



    2,789



    Changes in operating assets and liabilities


    (15,140)



    (32,311)

    Net Cash Used in Operating Activities


    (35,335)



    (23,867)









    Cash Flows From Investing Activities:







    Capital expenditures


    (116,458)



    (66,727)


    Acquisitions


    (228,105)



    (22,240)


    Increase in restricted cash


    (178)



    (1,347)

    Net Cash Used in Investing Activities


    (344,741)



    (90,314)










    Cash Flows From Financing Activities:







    Repayments of borrowings


    (244,565)



    (92,050)


    Borrowings under debt agreements, net of debt discount


    580,000



    -


    Financing costs paid


    (27,500)



    (654)


    Proceeds from issuance of common stock


    61,088



    118,444


    Dividends paid


    (416)



    (973)


    Other financing


    3



    376

    Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities


    368,610



    25,143










    Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents


    (11,466)



    (89,038)

    Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period


    106,036



    99,267










    Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period

    $

    94,570


    $

    10,229






    Endeavour International Corporation

    Operating Statistics

    (Unaudited)







    Second Quarter


    Six Months Ended





    June 30,


    June 30,





    2012


    2011

    2012


    2011

    Sales volume (1)













    Oil and condensate sales (Mbbls):














    United Kingdom


    191



    125



    286



    225



    United States


    1



    1



    2



    2



    Total


    192



    126



    288



    227
















    Gas sales (MMcf):














    United Kingdom


    30



    34



    51



    78



    United States


    1,375



    1,012



    3,052



    1,976



    Total


    1,405



    1,046



    3,103



    2,054
















    Oil equivalent sales (MBOE)














    United Kingdom


    196



    131



    295



    238



    United States


    230



    169



    510



    332



    Total


    426



    300



    805



    570















    Total BOE per day


    4,677



    3,295



    4,426



    3,149















    Physical production volume (BOE per day) (1)












    United Kingdom


    3,910



    1,316



    2,401



    1,311



    United States


    2,527



    1,888



    2,804



    1,887



    Total


    6,437



    3,204



    5,205



    3,198














    Realized Price, before and after derivatives













    Oil and condensate price ($ per Bbl)

    $

    104.46


    $

    117.34


    $

    108.67


    $

    109.03


    Gas price ($ per Mcf)

    $

    2.14


    $

    4.13


    $

    2.20


    $

    4.07


    Equivalent oil price ($ per BOE)

    $

    54.05


    $

    63.54


    $

    47.39


    $

    58.18

    (1) We record oil revenues using the sales method, i.e. when delivery has occurred. Actual production may differ based on the timing of tanker liftings. Physical production may differ from sales volumes based on the timing of tanker liftings for our international sales. We use the entitlements method to account for sales of gas production.





    Endeavour International Corporation

    Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures

    (Unaudited)

    (Amounts in thousands)


    As required under Regulation G of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, provided below are reconciliations of net income (loss) to the following non-GAAP financial measures: net income, as adjusted and Adjusted EBITDA. We use these non-GAAP measures as key metrics for our management and to demonstrate our ability to internally fund capital expenditures and service debt. The non-GAAP measures are useful in comparisons of oil and gas exploration and production companies as they exclude non-operating fluctuations in assets and liabilities.


    (amounts in thousands)

    Second Quarter

    Six Months Ended




    June 30,

    June 30,




    2012

    2011

    2012

    2011

    Net loss

    $

    (50,808)

    $

    (15,604)

    $

    (86,071)

    $

    (23,060)

    Impairment of U.S. oil and gas properties (net of tax) (1)


    19,960


    -


    35,700


    -

    Unrealized (gain) loss (net of tax) (2)


    (4,355)


    6,259


    (207)


    790










    Net Loss as Adjusted

    $

    (35,203)

    $

    (9,345)

    $

    (50,578)

    $

    (22,270)










    Net loss

    $

    (50,808)

    $

    (15,604)

    $

    (86,071)

    $

    (23,060)

    Unrealized loss on derivatives


    (3,805)


    6,448


    973


    1,984

    Net interest expense


    46,794


    7,732


    66,445


    20,150

    Depreciation, depletion and amortization


    10,627


    7,004


    18,533


    13,326

    Impairment of U.S. oil and gas properties


    19,960


    -


    35,700


    -

    Income tax expense (benefit)


    (14,335)


    2,026


    (24,929)


    (687)










    Adjusted EBITDA

    $

    8,433

    $

    7,606

    $

    10,651

    $

    11,713


    (1) Since the impairments related to U.S. oil and gas properties, we recognized no tax benefits as there was no assurance that we could generate any U.S. taxable earnings.

    (2) Net of tax (benefit) expense of $550 and $189 and $1,180 and $1,195, respectively



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