Oasis Petroleum Inc. Announces Quarter Ending June 30, 2011 Earnings and Provides an Update on Guidance

HOUSTON, Aug. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Oasis Petroleum Inc. (NYSE: OAS) ("Oasis" or the "Company") today announced financial and operational results for the quarter ended June 30, 2011.  

Highlights for the three months ended June 30, 2011 include:

• Grew average daily production to 7,893 barrels of oil equivalent ("Boe") per day, a 77% increase over the second quarter of 2010.  Daily production decreased by 2% compared to the first quarter of 2011.
• Increased Adjusted EBITDA to $44.6 million, an increase of $27.2 million over the second quarter of 2010 and a sequential increase of $3.5 million over the first quarter of 2011.  For a definition of Adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss) and net cash provided by operating activities, see "Non-GAAP Financial Measure" below.

"Our third frac crew began working in late June, and the weather improved in July, which will provide us the ability to begin working off our inventory of wells waiting on completion.  Operationally, we are positioned to deliver substantial second half production growth that should help us progress towards our annual target of 11,000 to 12,500 Boe per day," said Thomas B. Nusz, Oasis' Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We completed seven gross operated wells in May, seven in June, and six in July.  We have secured our eighth rig and expect it to begin drilling in the fourth quarter of 2011 and have options on the ninth rig.  We believe the team is paving the path for exceptional growth in 2012 and for transitioning the company into development mode in 2013. The strategic decisions we are making today should enhance value over the long-term."

Operational and Financial Update

Average daily production for the second quarter of 2011 was 7,893 Boe per day (99% was produced from Williston Basin properties), an increase of 77% as compared to 4,461 Boe per day in the second quarter of 2010.  Sequential quarter-over-quarter production declined by 197 Boe per day, or 2%, which was in line with the Company's June 8, 2011 guidance update.  In the second quarter of 2011, 95% of production was from oil.  Average daily production by project area is listed in the following table:

Average price per barrel of oil, without realized derivatives, was $95.48 in the second quarter of 2011, compared to $67.19 in the second quarter of 2010 and $82.33 in the first quarter of 2011.  The average price differential compared to West Texas Intermediate ("WTI") crude oil index prices was 7% in the second quarter of 2011, compared to 14% in the second quarter of 2010 and 13% in the first quarter of 2011.  The primary driver of the improved differential in the second quarter of 2011 was the premium to WTI offered in Clearbrook, MN and Guernsey, WY, which had been offered at a discount to WTI during the first quarter of 2011 and the second quarter of 2010.

Total revenue for the second quarter of 2011 was $67.2 million compared to $26.7 million for the second quarter of 2010, an increase of 151%.  Sequential quarter-over-quarter revenue growth was $8.5 million, or 14%.

The following tables show the Company's drilling activity by project area in the Williston Basin as of June 30, 2011:

Lease operating expenses increased $3.3 million to $6.2 million for the second quarter 2011 compared to the second quarter 2010 and increased by $0.3 million in the second quarter 2011 compared to the first quarter 2011.  Lease operating expenses increased by $1.42 per Boe, or 20%, to $8.63 per Boe in the second quarter 2011 compared to the second quarter 2010.  Lease operating expenses increased by $0.47 per Boe, or 6%, in the second quarter 2011 compared to the first quarter 2011 of $8.16 per Boe.  Lease operating expenses in the second quarter of 2011 were negatively impacted by the cost of increased activities associated with operating in inclement weather conditions.  

Production taxes increased by $4.4 million to $7.1 million for the second quarter of 2011 compared to the second quarter of 2010 and increased by $1.0 million in the second quarter 2011 compared to the first quarter 2011.  Production taxes as a percent of revenue were 10.5% in the second quarter 2011, 10.1% in the second quarter 2010, and 10.4% in the first quarter 2011.  Production taxes were relatively consistent in the second quarter of 2011 compared to the first quarter of 2011.

Depreciation, depletion and amortization totaled $13.1 million in the second quarter of 2011, $8.8 million in the second quarter 2010, and $13.8 million in the first quarter 2011.  Depreciation, depletion and amortization was $18.24 per Boe in the second quarter of 2011, $21.63 per Boe in the second quarter 2010, and $18.97 per Boe in the first quarter 2011.  

The Company recorded non-cash charges related to impairment of oil and natural gas properties of $1.5 million in the second quarter of 2011 related to unproved property leases that expired during the period.

General and administrative expenses totaled $6.6 million in the second quarter of 2011, $3.7 million in the second quarter 2010, and $6.0 million in the first quarter 2011.  General and administrative expenses were $9.21 per Boe in the second quarter of 2011, $9.22 per Boe in the second quarter 2010, and $8.17 per Boe in the first quarter 2011.  The sequential increase in general and administrative expenses was primarily due to the impact of higher compensation costs from organizational growth. Additionally, the Company recorded approximately $1.0 million, or $1.45 per Boe, for the amortization of restricted stock-based compensation, which is included in general and administrative expenses for the second quarter of 2011.

Interest expense increased $6.3 million to $6.8 million for the second quarter 2011 compared to the second quarter 2010 and increased by $1.6 million in the second quarter 2011 compared to the first quarter 2011. The increase was the result of interest related to the Company's senior unsecured notes issued in February 2011 at an interest rate of 7.25%. There were no borrowings under the revolving credit facility during the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared to a weighted average outstanding debt balance of $48.2 million at a weighted average interest rate of 3.21% for the three months ended June 30, 2010.

Prior to the Company's corporate reorganization, the Company was a limited liability company not subject to entity-level income tax. In connection with the closing of the IPO in June 2010, the Company merged into a corporation and became subject to federal and state entity-level taxation. In connection with the Company's corporate reorganization, an initial net deferred tax liability of $29.9 million was established for differences between the tax and book basis of the assets and liabilities and a corresponding tax expense was recorded in the Company's Consolidated Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2010. Oasis' income tax expense was $20.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011, resulting in an effective tax rate of 37.8%. The Company's effective tax rate is expected to continue to closely approximate the statutory rate applicable to the federal and the blended state rate of the states in which the Company conducts business.

Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2011 was $44.6 million, an increase of $27.2 million, or 156%, over the second quarter of 2010 of $17.4 million, and a 9% increase over the first quarter of 2011 of $41.1 million.

The Company reported net income of $33.3 million, or $0.36 per weighted average diluted share, as compared to a net loss of $26.4 million, or $3.26 per weighted average diluted share, for the second quarter of 2010.  The second quarter of 2011 included an unrealized gain on derivative instruments of $31.7 million, an increase of $28.3 million, or 832%, over the second quarter of 2010 of $3.4 million.

Capital Expenditures and Liquidity

Oasis' exploration and production capital expenditures were $125.0 million for the second quarter of 2011 and $200.5 million year to date. The following tables depict the Company's E&P capital expenditures by project area and total capital expenditures by category for the first and second quarters of 2011:

On June 30, 2011, Oasis had total cash and cash equivalents of $300.0 million and short-term investments of $124.9 million. The Company had no outstanding indebtedness under its $137.5 million revolving credit facility.

Risk Management

As of August 8, 2011, the Company had the following outstanding commodity derivative contracts, all of which settle monthly:

Outlook for 2011

Oasis is providing an updated outlook on its capital expenditure budget for the full year 2011, based on increased operating activity.  The Company's total 2011 exploration and production capital expenditure budget was previously $490 million.  On August 1, 2011, the Company's Board of Directors increased the 2011 capital expenditures budget to $627 million.  

Changes in Oasis' capital expenditure budget are approximately due to:

• $22 million increase related to increasing the number of frac stages from 28 to 36; the Company now plans to complete 53 gross operated wells with 36 stages in 2011
• $26 million increase due to the addition of rigs eight and nine in the fourth quarter of 2011
• $19 million for well cost escalation
• $19 million net increase due to higher working interest in operated wells and lower working interest in non-operated wells
• $14 million increase to the infrastructure budget to continue to expand the Company's salt water disposal infrastructure, accelerating the pace of build (bringing 2012 projects into 2011)
• $3 million reduction in Geologic and Geophysical
• $24 million increase associated with equipment and materials for OWS
• $6 million increase in non E&P capital for a field operations building in Williston, ND
• $10 million increase in non E&P capital for other equipment, such as drill pipe

The following table compares the wells spud by area in the original 2011 budget to the revised 2011 budget:

Oasis also expects that production for the third quarter of 2011 will range between 11,000 and 12,500 Boe per day.  Full year guidance of 11,000 to 12,500 Boe per day remains unchanged.

"We have increased our 2011 capital budget significantly for the second half of the year, and although our 2011 production guidance remains unchanged, we expect our capital projects to positively impact 2012 results," said Taylor Reid, Oasis' Chief Operating Officer. "We are excited about the formation of Oasis Well Services, which is one example of how we are managing our costs and securing certainty of services for our large, repeatable inventory.  Completion costs are now over 60% of the total cost of a well, and services in the basin are tight.  We have significant experience in-house, and we will be leveraging that knowledge base as well as maintaining strong relationships with our third party providers.  We are confident that this will provide tremendous knowledge and value to Oasis in our operations."

Conference Call Information

The Company will host a conference call on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time to discuss its second quarter 2011 financial and operational results.  Investors, analysts and other interested parties are invited to listen to the conference call via the Company's website at www.oasispetroleum.com or by dialing 877-621-0256 (U.S. participants) or 706-634-0151 (International participants); the Conference ID is 81527817.  A recording of the conference call will be available by dialing 800-642-1687 (U.S.) or 706-645-9291 (International), using the Conference ID 81527817 beginning at 1:00 p.m. Central Time on the day of the call, and available until Tuesday, August 17, 2011.  The conference call will also be available for replay for approximately 30 days at www.oasispetroleum.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that the Company expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, forward-looking statements contained in this press release specifically include the expectations of plans, strategies, objectives and anticipated financial and operating results of the Company, including the Company's drilling program, production, derivatives activities, capital expenditure levels and other guidance included in this press release. These statements are based on certain assumptions made by the Company based on management's experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, anticipated future developments and other factors believed to be appropriate. Such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those implied or expressed by the forward-looking statements. These include changes in oil and natural gas 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 the Company's ability to access them, the proximity to and capacity of transportation facilities, and uncertainties regarding environmental regulations or litigation and other legal or regulatory developments affecting the Company's business and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected as described in the Company's reports filed with the SEC.

Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made and the Company undertakes no obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

About Oasis Petroleum Inc.

Oasis is an independent exploration and production company focused on the acquisition and development of unconventional oil and natural gas resources, primarily operating in the Williston Basin.   For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.oasispetroleum.com.  

Non-GAAP Financial Measure

Adjusted EBITDA is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure that is used by management and external users of the Company's consolidated financial statements, such as industry analysts, investors, lenders and rating agencies. The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, depletion and amortization, property impairments, exploration expenses, unrealized derivative gains and losses and non-cash stock-based compensation expense. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of net income or cash flows as determined by United States generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP.

The following tables present a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure of Adjusted EBITDA to the GAAP financial measures of net income (loss) and net cash provided by operating activities, respectively.  

SOURCE Oasis Petroleum Inc.

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