Parsley Energy Announces Third Quarter 2018 Financial And Operating Results

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Parsley Energy, Inc. (NYSE: PE) ("Parsley," "Parsley Energy," or the "Company") today announced financial and operating results for the quarter ended September 30, 2018. The Company has posted to its website a presentation that supplements the information in this release.

Third Quarter 2018 Highlights

  • Net oil production increased 9% quarter-over-quarter and 56% year-over-year to 73.5 MBo per day. Total net production averaged 116.2 MBoe per day.(1)
  • Parsley reported an average unhedged oil price realization of $62.78/Bbl net of transportation costs during 3Q18, representing a premium of $7.43/Bbl to the average Midland price(2) for the quarter. Parsley also finalized previously announced marketing agreements that will supplement its takeaway capacity in 2019.
  • The Company registered favorable trends in capital and operating costs during the third quarter of 2018.
    • Operational efficiency and a higher proportion of local sand usage drove a 9% quarter-over-quarter reduction in average drilling and completion cost per lateral foot.
    • Both general and administrative expense ("G&A") per Boe and cash based G&A per Boe, which excludes stock-based compensation expense, decreased quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year to $3.51(1) and $3.07(1) respectively, representing Company-record levels in each case.
    • Parsley reported lease operating expense ("LOE") per Boe of $3.72, up only slightly versus the peer-leading expense the Company posted in 2Q18.
  • Driven by faster drilling and completion operations, Parsley set a new Company record for completed lateral footage in one quarter, placing 46 gross (45 net) operated horizontal wells on production during 3Q18 at an average completed lateral length of approximately 9,400 feet.
  • The Company high-graded its acreage portfolio by agreeing to multiple transactions that serve to divest certain acreage in central Reagan County, southern Upton County, and northern Howard County for combined proceeds of approximately $170 million, subject to customary post-closing adjustments.

Summary Comment and Outlook

"Parsley Energy's development program in 2018 has centered on operational continuity, and that focus has made us a more efficient organization," said Bryan Sheffield, Parsley's Chairman and CEO. "Since stabilizing our activity levels 12 months ago, Parsley has built operational momentum while expanding operating margins to Company-record levels. Looking ahead, we intend to keep a disciplined eye on cost control and operational efficiency while maintaining a steady development pace until we are in position to fund incremental activity with operating cash flow. This plan accelerates our progress toward a self-sustaining organic growth model, and at current commodity prices we expect to generate free cash flow by the end of 2019. This is the natural next step in Parsley's corporate evolution, and I am excited that we have assembled the right team to create shareholder value from our extensive inventory of high-quality assets."

Operational Update

Parsley delivered healthy execution across multiple disciplines during the third quarter, highlighted by efficient development operations and the successful pursuit of transactions that streamline the Company's premier Permian Basin acreage position.

Activity Overview

During the third quarter, the Company spud 46 and placed on production 46 gross operated horizontal wells. Parsley's working interest on wells placed on production was approximately 98%, with an average completed lateral length of approximately 9,400 feet. Completion activity was weighted toward the Midland Basin, where the Company placed on production 38 gross operated horizontal wells, with the remainder placed on production in the Delaware Basin. Faster drilling and completion operations translated to a new Company record for completed lateral footage in one quarter despite deliberately reduced equipment utilization as Parsley prioritized adherence to its stated budget. Analogous decisions regarding rig and frac spread utilization may characterize fourth quarter development operations as the Company again intends to emphasize conformity with full-year capital spending expectations.

"We challenged our teams to deliver more footage with the same equipment and they have delivered throughout 2018," said Matt Gallagher, Parsley's President. "The path to strong corporate returns and robust cash flow growth runs through west Texas, and our field personnel are setting the pace for the rest of the organization as we embrace new challenges and objectives."

Acreage Optimization

Parsley recently high-graded the Company's acreage portfolio by agreeing to multiple transactions that serve to divest approximately 11,850 net acres in central Reagan County, southern Upton County, and northern Howard County for combined proceeds of approximately $170 million, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. These transactions include multiple divestitures and a trade through which Parsley exchanged acreage for other acreage and cash. Production on the divested and net traded assets was approximately 1,200 net Boe per day during 3Q18. All sales are expected to close by the end of 2018.

Notable Well Results

Parsley turned six wells to production in Martin County during 3Q18, comprised of two three-well pads targeting the Wolfcamp A and Wolfcamp B zones in a staggered configuration. Early results from these two-mile lateral wells are promising, with peak 30-day production rates averaging approximately 1,500 Boe per day (77% oil). One of these projects registered the Company's strongest 30-day oil rate from a three-well pad to date.

Also in Martin County, Parsley successfully utilized recycled water from its initial recycling pilot program during completion operations on one of the aforementioned pads, with reductions in both water sourcing and disposal costs. Following this successful initiative, Parsley intends to scale up its water recycling efforts on a targeted basis over the next several quarters.

Takeaway Positioning

During 3Q18, Parsley reported an average unhedged oil price realization of $62.78/Bbl net of transportation costs, representing a premium of $7.43/Bbl to the average Midland price(2) for the quarter. Parsley's reduced exposure to less favorable Midland basis differentials is the product of a proactive marketing strategy that began diversifying regional pricing exposure nearly 18 months ago. Parsley has also captured recent strength in NGL prices, reporting a 3Q18 NGL realization of $31.26/Bbl, representing a 15% quarter-over-quarter increase.

Parsley finalized previously disclosed marketing agreements with large oil purchasers during 3Q18, supplementing its advantaged takeaway position. These firm transport agreements increase Parsley's crude deliverability during 2019 and maintain favorable pricing elements by pricing a significant portion of the Company's barrels relative to Gulf Coast and international benchmarks.

Financial Update

Healthy execution in 3Q18 translated to strong performance in key financial measures.

Profitability

During 3Q18, the Company recorded net income attributable to its stockholders of $113.3 million, or $0.41 per share, compared to net income attributable to its stockholders of $119.2 million, or $0.44 per share, during 2Q18. Excluding, on a tax-adjusted basis, certain items that the Company does not view as indicative of its ongoing financial performance, adjusted net income for 3Q18 was $126.2 million, or $0.45 per share, compared to $106.4 million, or $0.39 per share, in 2Q18.(3)

Adjusted earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, depletion, amortization, and exploration expense ("Adjusted EBITDAX") for 3Q18 was $385.0 million, up 13% quarter-over-quarter and up more than 130% when compared to the same measure in 3Q17.(3)

Operating Costs

Parsley registered favorable trends in operating costs and margins during the third quarter of 2018. The Company reported LOE per Boe of $3.72,(1) up only slightly versus the peer-leading expense the Company posted in 2Q18. Stable LOE costs were driven by expansion of Parsley's cost-effective water management system and lower than anticipated workover activity.

Both G&A per Boe and cash based G&A per Boe, which excludes stock-based compensation expense, decreased quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year to $3.51(1) and $3.07(1) respectively. Encouraging G&A cost trends are a function of ongoing production growth on a stable development pace following a period of increasing development activity.

Strong realized oil and NGL pricing and favorable trends in the aforementioned cash operating costs drove a robust operating cash margin of $37.13 per Boe, or 78% of the Company's average realized price per Boe.(3)

Capital Expenditures

Parsley reported capital expenditures of $444 million during the quarter, comprised of $383 million for operated drilling and completion activity, $52 million for operated facilities and infrastructure, and $9 million associated with non-operated development activity. The combination of cycle time compression, longer average lateral lengths, and a higher proportion of local sand usage translated to a 9% quarter-over-quarter reduction in average drilling and completion cost per lateral foot during the third quarter.

Liquidity and Hedging

As of September 30, 2018, Parsley had approximately $1.2 billion of liquidity, consisting of $168 million of cash and cash equivalents and an undrawn amount of $991 million on the Company's revolver.(4) Pro forma for the recently announced divestiture and acreage trade, the Company had approximately $1.3 billion of liquidity, including $333 million of cash and cash equivalents.

Almost all of Parsley's expected 2018 oil production is subject to hedge protection, and the Company recently added to its 2019 and 2020 hedge positions. Parsley's portfolio of option contracts protects its balance sheet and anticipated cash flow while retaining significant exposure to higher commodity prices. The Company has also entered into various basis swaps to protect against expansion of regional oil price differentials. For details on Parsley's hedge position, please see the tables below under Supplemental Information and/or the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, upon availability, for the three months ended September 30, 2018.

Conference Call Information

Parsley Energy will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its results for the third quarter of 2018 on Friday, November 2 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Central Time). Participants should call 877-709-8150 (United States/Canada) or 201-689-8354 (International) 10 minutes before the scheduled time and request the Parsley Energy conference call. A telephone replay will be available shortly after the call through November 9 by dialing 877-660-6853 (United States/Canada) or 201-612-7415 (International). Conference ID: 13684065. A live broadcast will also be available on the internet at www.parsleyenergy.com under the "Events & Presentations" section of the website. The Company has also posted to its website a presentation that supplements the information in this release.

About Parsley Energy, Inc.

Parsley Energy, Inc. is an independent oil and natural gas company focused on the acquisition and development of unconventional oil and natural gas reserves in the Permian Basin in West Texas. For more information, visit the Company's website at www.parsleyenergy.com.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this news release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements represent Parsley Energy's expectations or beliefs concerning future events, and it is possible that the results described in this news release will not be achieved. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of Parsley Energy's control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and, except as required by law, Parsley Energy does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for Parsley Energy to predict all such factors. When considering these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the risk factors and other cautionary statements found in the Company's filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K. The risk factors and other factors noted in the Company's SEC filings could cause its actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.

















(1)

Natural gas and natural gas liquids ("NGLs") sales and associated production volumes for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and September 30, 2018 reflect adjustments associated with Parsley's adoption of Accounting Standards Codification Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASC 606"), effective January 1, 2018. Accordingly, all references to, and comparisons between, 2Q18 and 3Q18 production volumes and per Boe unit costs likewise reflect this adoption, which has the effect of increasing certain natural gas and NGLs volumes and revenues, offset by a corresponding transportation and processing cost such that there is no change to reported net income. The recognition and presentation of oil volumes and associated revenues and expenses are unaffected by the adoption of ASC 606.

Previously provided full-year guidance for production volumes and unit costs incorporate the anticipated effect of the adoption of ASC 606.

For more information on ASC 606 and a reconciliation of 3Q18 production and unit costs under ASC 605 and as adjusted under ASC 606, please see the table and associated commentary below under Supplemental Information and/or the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, upon availability, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018.

(2)

Midland price represent Bloomberg-sourced 3Q18 average WTI Midland price.

(3)

"Adjusted EBITDAX", "operating cash margin", and "adjusted net income" are not presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP"). For definitions and reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures of adjusted EBITDAX, operating cash margin, and adjusted net income to GAAP financial measures, please see the tables and associated commentary below under Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.

(4)

Fully undrawn revolver balance is net of letters of credit.


 

Parsley Energy, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Selected Operating Data

(Unaudited)




Three Months Ended


September 30, 2018


June 30, 2018


September 30, 2017

Net production volumes:






Oil (MBbls)

6,763



6,165



4,342


Natural gas (MMcf)(1)

9,878



9,235



6,265


Natural gas liquids (MBbls)(1)

2,281



2,106



1,194


Total (MBoe)

10,690



9,811



6,581


Average daily net production (Boe/d)

116,196



107,813



71,533


Average sales prices(2) :






Oil, without realized derivatives (per Bbl)

$

62.78



$

64.29



$

45.80


Oil, with realized derivatives (per Bbl)

$

61.44



$

60.11



$

45.51


Natural gas, without realized derivatives (per Mcf)

$

1.30



$

1.32



$

2.49


Natural gas, with realized derivatives (per Mcf)

$

1.35



$

1.40



$

2.45


NGLs (per Bbl)

$

31.26



$

27.20



$

22.23


Average price per Boe, without realized derivatives

$

47.58



$

47.48



$

36.62


Average price per Boe, with realized derivatives

$

46.79



$

44.92



$

36.39


Average costs (per Boe)(3):






Lease operating expenses

$

3.72



$

3.66



$

4.49


Transportation and processing costs

$

0.79



$

0.66



$


Production and ad valorem taxes

$

2.86



$

2.79



$

2.25


Depreciation, depletion and amortization

$

14.72



$

14.84



$

14.41


General and administrative expenses (including stock-based compensation)

$

3.51



$

3.67



$

5.10


General and administrative expenses (cash based)

$

3.07



$

3.12



$

4.32

















(1)

Natural gas and NGLs volumes for the three months ended September 30 and June 30, 2018 reflect adjustments associated with Parsley's adoption of ASC 606, effective January 1, 2018.

(2)

Average prices shown in the table reflect prices both before and after the effects of the Company's realized commodity hedging transactions. The Company's calculations of such effects include both realized gains and losses on cash settlements for commodity derivative transactions and premiums paid or received on options that settled during the period. Realized oil prices are net of transportation costs. Realized prices for certain gas and NGLs volumes are net of transportation, gathering, and processing costs as stipulated by ASC 606. For more information, please see associated commentary below under Supplemental Information and/or the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, upon availability, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018.

(3)

Average costs per Boe for the three months ended September 30 and June 30, 2018 reflect adjustments associated with Parsley's adoption of ASC 606, effective January 1, 2018.

 

Parsley Energy, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited, in thousands, except for per share data)(1)






Three Months Ended
September 30,


Nine Months Ended
September 30,


2018


2017


2018


2017

REVENUES








Oil sales

$

424,549



$

198,865



$

1,151,977



$

546,676


Natural gas sales(2)

12,810



15,601



42,469



41,051


Natural gas liquids sales(2)

71,294



26,547



169,189



64,296


Other

2,369



8



7,916



3,533


Total revenues

511,022



241,021



1,371,551



655,556


OPERATING EXPENSES








Lease operating expenses

39,777



29,525



104,513



76,783


Transportation and processing costs(2)

8,495





21,233




Production and ad valorem taxes

30,604



14,808



82,121



37,367


Depreciation, depletion and amortization

157,352



94,819



424,103



247,104


General and administrative expenses (including stock-based compensation)

37,555



33,573



108,541



89,376


Exploration and abandonment costs

11,140



88



19,917



4,223


Acquisition costs



2,449



2



10,969


Accretion of asset retirement obligations

361



268



1,074



597


Other operating expenses

6,129



2,419



10,781



8,275


Total operating expenses

291,413



177,949



772,285



474,694


OPERATING INCOME

219,609



63,072



599,266



180,862


OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)








Interest expense, net

(32,854)



(22,879)



(98,580)



(64,979)


Gain on sale of property

1,383





6,438




Loss on early extinguishment of debt







(3,891)


(Loss) gain on derivatives

(22,514)



(61,955)



(42,773)



6,175


Change in TRA liability





(82)



(20,549)


Interest income

1,055



1,013



4,864



5,562


Other (expense) income

(76)



508



459



1,281


Total other expense, net

(53,006)



(83,313)



(129,674)



(76,401)


INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES

166,603



(20,241)



469,592



104,461


INCOME TAX (EXPENSE) BENEFIT

(32,454)



5,080



(89,022)



(25,538)


NET INCOME (LOSS)

134,149



(15,161)



380,570



78,923


LESS: NET (INCOME) LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS

(20,840)



1,828



(65,216)



(22,068)


NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO PARSLEY ENERGY, INC. STOCKHOLDERS

$

113,309



$

(13,333)



$

315,354



$

56,855










Net income (loss) per common share:








Basic

$

0.41



$

(0.05)



$

1.17



$

0.24


Diluted

$

0.41



$

(0.05)



$

1.16



$

0.24


Weighted average common shares outstanding:








Basic

277,705



246,518



270,262



237,725


Diluted

278,396



246,518



270,846



238,785



















(1)

Certain reclassifications and adjustments to prior period amounts have been made to conform with current presentation.

(2)

Natural gas and NGLs sales and transportation and processing costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 reflect adjustments associated with Parsley's adoption of ASC 606, effective January 1, 2018.

 

Parsley Energy, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited, in thousands)






September 30, 2018


December 31, 2017

ASSETS




CURRENT ASSETS




Cash and cash equivalents

$

167,820



$

554,189


Short-term investments



149,283


Accounts receivable:




Joint interest owners and other

30,583



42,174


Oil, natural gas and NGLs

179,827



123,147


Related parties

148



388


Short-term derivative instruments, net

30,394



41,957


Assets held for sale



1,790


Other current assets

11,062



6,558


Total current assets

419,834



919,486


PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT




Oil and natural gas properties, successful efforts method

9,893,801



8,551,314


Accumulated depreciation, depletion and impairment

(1,222,868)



(822,459)


Total oil and natural gas properties, net

8,670,933



7,728,855


Other property, plant and equipment, net

145,130



106,587


Total property, plant and equipment, net

8,816,063



7,835,442


NONCURRENT ASSETS




Assets held for sale, net



14,985


Long-term derivative instruments, net

13,770



15,732


Other noncurrent assets

7,244



7,553


Total noncurrent assets

21,014



38,270


TOTAL ASSETS

$

9,256,911



$

8,793,198






LIABILITIES AND EQUITY




CURRENT LIABILITIES




Accounts payable and accrued expenses

$

380,251



$

407,698


Revenue and severance taxes payable

135,684



109,917


Current portion of long-term debt

2,373



2,352


Short-term derivative instruments, net

74,337



84,919


Current portion of asset retirement obligations

8,484



7,203


Total current liabilities

601,129



612,089


NONCURRENT LIABILITIES




Liabilities related to assets held for sale



405


Long-term debt

2,181,054



2,179,525


Asset retirement obligations

20,429



19,967


Deferred tax liability

130,566



21,403


Payable pursuant to tax receivable agreement

65,039



58,479


Long-term derivative instruments, net

19,862



20,624


Total noncurrent liabilities

2,416,950



2,300,403


COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES




STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY




Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding




Common stock




Class A, $0.01 par value, 600,000,000 shares authorized, 280,546,336 shares issued and 279,955,944 shares outstanding at September 30, 2018 and 252,419,601 shares issued and 252,260,300 shares outstanding at December 31, 2017

2,805



2,524


Class B, $0.01 par value, 125,000,000 shares authorized, 36,821,331 and 62,128,257 shares issued and outstanding
 at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017

368



622


Additional paid in capital

5,140,120



4,666,365


Retained earnings

358,873



43,519


Treasury stock, at cost, 590,392 shares and 159,301 shares at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017

(11,676)



(735)


Total stockholders' equity

5,490,490



4,712,295


Noncontrolling interest

748,342



1,168,411


Total equity

6,238,832



5,880,706


TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

$

9,256,911



$

8,793,198


 

Parsley Energy, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited, in thousands)




Nine Months Ended September 30,


2018


2017

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:




Net income

$

380,570



$

78,923


Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:




Depreciation, depletion and amortization

424,103



247,104


Accretion of asset retirement obligations

1,074



597


Gain on sale of property

(6,438)




Loss on early extinguishment of debt



3,891


Amortization and write off of deferred loan origination costs

3,560



2,826


Amortization of bond premium

(387)



(387)


Stock-based compensation

15,118



14,630


Deferred income tax expense

89,022



25,538


Change in TRA liability

82



20,549


Loss (gain) on derivatives

42,773



(6,175)


Net cash received for derivative settlements

94



13,845


Net cash paid for option premiums

(40,087)



(19,905)


Other

18,521



366


Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:




Accounts receivable

(45,089)



(54,793)


Accounts receivable—related parties

240



83


Other current assets

(696)



45,139


Other noncurrent assets

(386)



(739)


Accounts payable and accrued expenses

(7,964)



94,442


Revenue and severance taxes payable

25,767



26,487


Net cash provided by operating activities

899,877



492,421


CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:




Development of oil and natural gas properties

(1,364,755)



(733,179)


Acquisitions of oil and natural gas properties

(96,702)



(2,131,361)


Additions to other property and equipment

(62,542)



(31,947)


Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment

87,954



13,366


Maturity of short-term investments

149,331




Other

13,657



2,893


Net cash used in investing activities

(1,273,057)



(2,880,228)


CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:




Borrowings under long-term debt



452,780


Payments on long-term debt

(2,203)



(68,410)


Debt issuance costs

(45)



(9,281)


Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net



2,123,344


Repurchase of common stock

(10,941)



(300)


Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(13,189)



2,498,133


Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

(386,369)



110,326


Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

554,189



136,669


Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

$

167,820



$

246,995


SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:




Cash paid for interest

$

94,392



$

49,565


Cash paid for income taxes

$



$

350


SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH ACTIVITIES:




Asset retirement obligations incurred, including changes in estimate

$

1,665



$

8,144


(Reductions) additions to oil and natural gas properties - change in capital accruals

$

(19,244)



$

57,014


Additions to other property and equipment funded by capital lease borrowings

$

1,579



$

3,571


Common stock issued for oil and natural gas properties

$



$

1,183,501


Net premiums on options that settled during the period

$

(52,451)



$

(22,404)


Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted EBITDAX

Adjusted EBITDAX is not a measure of net income as determined by GAAP. Adjusted EBITDAX 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 EBITDAX as net income (loss) before depreciation, depletion and amortization, exploration and abandonment costs, net interest expense, interest income, income tax expense (benefit), change in Tax Receivable Agreement ("TRA") liability, stock-based compensation, acquisition costs, idle charges, (gain) loss on sale of property, asset retirement obligation accretion expense, loss on early extinguishment of debt, inventory write down, (gain) loss on derivatives, net settlements on derivative instruments and net premiums on options that settled during the period.

Management believes Adjusted EBITDAX is useful because it allows the Company to more effectively evaluate its operating performance and compare the results of its operations from period to period without regard to its financing methods or capital structure. The Company excludes the items listed above from net income in arriving at Adjusted EBITDAX because these amounts can vary substantially from company to company within its industry depending upon accounting methods and book values of assets, capital structures, and the method by which the assets were acquired. Adjusted EBITDAX should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income as determined in accordance with GAAP or as an indicator of the Company's operating performance. Certain items excluded from Adjusted EBITDAX are significant components in understanding and assessing a company's financial performance, such as a company's cost of capital and tax structure, as well as the historic costs of depreciable assets, none of which are components of Adjusted EBITDAX. The Company's computations of Adjusted EBITDAX may not be comparable to other similarly titled measure of other companies. The Company believes that Adjusted EBITDAX is a widely followed measure of operating performance.

The following table presents a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDAX to the GAAP financial measure of net (loss) income for each of the periods indicated.

Parsley Energy, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Adjusted EBITDAX

(Unaudited, in thousands)(1)






Three Months Ended
September 30,


Nine Months Ended
September 30,


2018


2017


2018


2017

Adjusted EBITDAX reconciliation to net income:








Net income (loss) attributable to Parsley Energy, Inc. stockholders

$

113,309



$

(13,333)



$

315,354



$

56,855


Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

20,840



(1,828)



65,216



22,068


Depreciation, depletion and amortization

157,352



94,819



424,103



247,104


Exploration and abandonment costs

11,140



88



19,917



4,223


Interest expense, net

32,854



22,879



98,580



64,979


Interest income

(1,055)



(1,013)



(4,864)



(5,562)


Income tax expense (benefit)

32,454



(5,080)



89,022



25,538


EBITDAX

366,894



96,532



1,007,328



415,205


Change in TRA liability





82



20,549


Stock-based compensation

4,686



5,170



15,118



14,630


Acquisition costs



2,449



2



10,969


Gain on sale of property

(1,383)





(6,438)




Accretion of asset retirement obligations

361



268



1,074



597


Loss on early extinguishment of debt







3,891


Inventory write down

451





495




Loss (gain) on derivatives

22,514



61,955



42,773



(6,175)


Net settlements on derivative instruments

9,376



10,982



(516)



15,654


Net premiums on options that settled during the period

(17,853)



(12,487)



(52,451)



(22,404)


Adjusted EBITDAX

$

385,046



$

164,869



$

1,007,467



$

452,916

















(1)

Certain reclassifications to prior period amounts have been made to conform with current presentation.

 

Operating Cash Margin

The Company defines operating cash margin as net income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit), other revenues, depreciation, depletion and amortization, exploration and abandonment costs, stock-based compensation, acquisition costs, asset retirement obligation accretion expense, other operating expenses, net interest expense, (gain) loss on sale of property, prepayment premium on extinguished debt, derivative (gain) loss, change in TRA liability, interest income, and other (income) expense. Operating cash margin is not a measure of operating income as determined by GAAP. The amounts included in the calculations of operating cash margin were computed in accordance with GAAP. Operating cash margin is presented herein and reconciled to the GAAP measure of net income attributable to Parsley Energy, Inc. stockholders. The Company uses operating cash margin as an indicator of the Company's profitability and ability to manage its operating income. This measure is provided in addition to, and not as an alternative for, and should be read in conjunction with, the information contained in the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP (including the notes), included in its SEC filings and posted on its website. The following table provides a reconciliation of operating cash margin to net income attributable to Parsley Energy, Inc. stockholders.

Parsley Energy, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Operating Cash Margin

(Unaudited, in thousands, except for per unit data)(1)






Three Months Ended
September 30,


Nine Months Ended
September 30,


2018


2017


2018


2017

Net income (loss) attributable to Parsley Energy, Inc. stockholders

$

113,309



$

(13,333)



$

315,354



$

56,855


Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

20,840



(1,828)



65,216



22,068


Income tax expense (benefit)

32,454



(5,080)



89,022



25,538


Other revenues

(2,369)



(8)



(7,916)



(3,533)


Depreciation, depletion and amortization

157,352



94,819



424,103



247,104


Exploration and abandonment costs

11,140



88



19,917



4,223


Stock-based compensation

4,686



5,170



15,118



14,630


Acquisition costs



2,449



2



10,969


Accretion of asset retirement obligations

361



268



1,074



597


Other operating expenses

6,129



2,419



10,781



8,275


Interest expense, net

32,854



22,879



98,580



64,979


Gain on sale of property

(1,383)





(6,438)




Prepayment premium on extinguishment of debt







3,891


Derivative loss (gain)

22,514



61,955



42,773



(6,175)


Change in TRA liability





82



20,549


Interest income

(1,055)



(1,013)



(4,864)



(5,562)


Other expense (income)

76



(508)



(459)



(1,281)


Operating cash margin

$

396,908



$

168,277



$

1,062,345



$

463,127


Operating cash margin per Boe

$

37.13



$

25.57



$

36.75



$

26.61










Average price per Boe, without realized derivatives

$

47.58



$

36.62



$

47.17



$

37.47


Operating cash margin percentage

78%



70%



78%



71%

















(1)

Certain reclassifications to prior period amounts have been made to conform with current presentation.

 

Adjusted Net Income

Adjusted net income is not a measure of net income determined in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted net income is a supplemental non-GAAP performance measure used by the Company's management to evaluate financial performance, prior to non-cash gains or losses on derivatives, net cash received for derivative settlements, net premiums received on options that settled during the period, (gain) loss on sale of property, exploration and abandonment costs, acquisition costs, idle charges, loss on early extinguishment of debt, and change in TRA liability, while adjusting for noncontrolling interest and the associated changes in estimated income tax. Management believes adjusted net income is useful because it may enhance investors' ability to assess Parsley's historical and future financial performance. Adjusted net income should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than, consolidated net income, operating income, or any other measure of financial performance presented in accordance with GAAP. The following table presents a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure of adjusted net income to the GAAP financial measure of net income (loss).

Parsley Energy, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Adjusted Net Income and Net Income Per Share

(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share data)(1)






Three Months Ended
September 30,


Nine Months Ended
September 30,


2018


2017


2018


2017

Net income (loss) - as reported

$

113,309



$

(13,333)



$

315,354



$

56,855










Adjustments:








Loss (gain) on derivatives

22,514



61,955



42,773



(6,175)


Net settlements on derivative instruments

9,376



10,982



(516)



15,654


Net premiums on options that settled during the period

(17,853)



(12,487)



(52,451)



(22,404)


Gain on sale of property

(1,383)





(6,438)




Exploration and abandonment costs

11,140



88



19,917



4,223


Acquisition costs



2,449



2



10,969


Loss on early extinguishment of debt







3,891


Change in TRA liability





82



20,549


Noncontrolling interest

(2,745)



(13,472)



(410)



(6,872)


Change in estimated income tax

(8,130)



(6,839)



(4,647)



4,819


Adjusted net income

$

126,228



$

29,343



$

313,666



$

81,509










Net income (loss) per diluted share - as reported(2)

$

0.41



$

(0.05)



$

1.16



$

0.24










Adjustments:








Loss (gain) on derivatives

$

0.08



$

0.25



$

0.16



$

(0.03)


Net settlements on derivative instruments

0.03



0.04





0.07


Net premiums on options that settled during the period

(0.06)



(0.05)



(0.19)



(0.09)


Gain on sale of property





(0.02)




Exploration and abandonment costs

0.04





0.07



0.02


Acquisition costs



0.01





0.05


Loss on early extinguishment of debt







0.02


Change in TRA liability







0.08


Noncontrolling interest

(0.01)



(0.05)





(0.03)


Change in estimated income tax

(0.04)



(0.03)



(0.02)



0.02


Adjusted net income per diluted share(3)

$

0.45



$

0.12



$

1.16



$

0.35










Basic weighted average shares outstanding - as reported(2)

277,705



246,518



270,262



237,725


Effect of dilutive securities:








Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units

691





584



1,060


Diluted weighted average shares outstanding - as reported(2)

278,396



246,518



270,846



238,785










Effect of dilutive securities:








Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units



1,141






Diluted weighted average shares outstanding for adjusted net income(3)

278,396



247,659



270,846



238,785




















(1)

Certain reclassifications to prior period amounts have been made to conform with current presentation.

(2)

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, the number of weighted average diluted shares used to calculate actual net income per share is based on the fact that, under the "if converted" method, Class B Common Stock was not recognized because it would have been antidilutive and for the three months ended September 30, 2017, restricted stock and restricted stock units were not recognized because they would have been antidilutive using the treasury stock method.

(3)

For purposes of calculating adjusted net income per diluted share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, Class B Common Stock was not recognized because the shares would have been antidilutive using the "if converted" method.

 

Supplemental Information

Impact of ASC 606 Adoption

Parsley adopted ASC 606 effective January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective approach. As a result, the Company changed its accounting policy for revenue recognition, which resulted in the following adjustments:


Three Months Ended September 30, 2018


ASC 605


Adjustment


ASC 606

Production revenues (in thousands):






Oil sales

$

424,549



$



$

424,549


Natural gas sales

11,509



1,301



12,810


Natural gas liquids sales

64,100



7,194



71,294


Total production revenues

500,158



8,495



508,653


Operating expenses






Transportation and processing costs



8,495



8,495


Production revenues less transportation and processing costs

$

500,158



$



$

500,158








Net income attributable to Parsley Energy, Inc. stockholders (in thousands)

$

113,309



$



$

113,309








Production:






Oil (MBbls)

6,763





6,763


Natural gas (MMcf)

8,791



1,087



9,878


Natural gas liquids (MBbls)

2,012



269



2,281


Total (MBoe)

10,240



450



10,690








Average daily production volume:






Oil (Bbls)

73,511





73,511


Natural gas (Mcf)

95,554



11,816



107,370


Natural gas liquids (Bbls)

21,870



2,923



24,793


Total (Boe)

111,304



4,892



116,196








Certain unit costs (per Boe):






Lease operating expenses

$

3.88



$

(0.16)



$

3.72


Transportation and processing costs

$



$

0.79



$

0.79


Production and ad valorem taxes

$

2.99



$

(0.13)



$

2.86


Depreciation, depletion and amortization

$

15.37



$

(0.65)



$

14.72


General and administrative expenses (including stock-based compensation)

$

3.67



$

(0.16)



$

3.51


General and administrative expenses (cash based)

$

3.21



$

(0.14)



$

3.07


 


Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018


ASC 605


Adjustment


ASC 606

Production revenues (in thousands):






Oil sales

$

1,151,977



$



$

1,151,977


Natural gas sales

38,189



4,280



42,469


Natural gas liquids sales

152,236



16,953



169,189


Total production revenues

1,342,402



21,233



1,363,635


Operating expenses






Transportation and processing costs



21,233



21,233


Production revenues less transportation and processing costs

$

1,342,402



$



$

1,342,402








Net income attributable to Parsley Energy, Inc. stockholders (in thousands)

$

315,354



$



$

315,354








Production:






Oil (MBbls)

18,269





18,269


Natural gas (MMcf)

25,060



2,609



27,669


Natural gas liquids (MBbls)

5,329



701



6,030


Total (MBoe)

27,774



1,137



28,911








Average daily production volume:






Oil (Bbls)

66,919





66,919


Natural gas (Mcf)

91,795



9,557



101,352


Natural gas liquids (Bbls)

19,520



2,568



22,088


Total (Boe)

101,736



4,165



105,901








Certain unit costs (per Boe):






Lease operating expenses

$

3.76



$

(0.15)



$

3.61


Transportation and processing costs

$



$

0.73



$

0.73


Production and ad valorem taxes

$

2.96



$

(0.12)



$

2.84


Depreciation, depletion and amortization

$

15.27



$

(0.60)



$

14.67


General and administrative expenses (including stock-based compensation)

$

3.91



$

(0.16)



$

3.75


General and administrative expenses (cash based)

$

3.36



$

(0.13)



$

3.23


Changes to natural gas and NGLs sales were made in accordance with the control model defined in ASC 606. Under the new control model, the Company is required to identify and separately analyze each contract associated with revenues to determine the appropriate accounting application.

As a result of this analysis, the Company modified its accounting and presentation of natural gas and NGLs sales, and transportation and processing costs under certain marketing agreements. For additional information related to the Company's adoption of ASC 606, please refer to Note 3—Revenue from Contracts with Customers—Impact of ASC 606 Adoption in the Company's consolidated financial statements contained in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, upon availability, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018.

Open Derivatives Positions

Parsley Energy, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Open Crude Oil Derivatives Positions(1)
















4Q18


1Q19


2Q19


3Q19


4Q19


1Q20


2Q20

OPTION CONTRACTS:














CUSHING














Put Spreads - Cushing (MBbls/d)(2)

37.5



20.0



19.8



24.5



24.5






  Long Put Price ($/Bbl)

$

49.67



$

54.17



$

54.17



$

58.83



$

58.83






  Short Put Price ($/Bbl)

$

39.67



$

44.17



$

44.17



$

48.83



$

48.83






Three Way Collars - Cushing (MBbls/d)(3)

31.0



8.3



8.2



9.8



9.8






  Short Call Price ($/Bbl)

$

75.65



$

80.40



$

80.40



$

80.33



$

80.33






  Long Put Price ($/Bbl)

$

50.00



$

50.00



$

50.00



$

50.83



$

50.83






  Short Put Price ($/Bbl)

$

40.00



$

40.00



$

40.00



$

40.83



$

40.83






Collars - Cushing (MBbls/d)(4)

3.0














  Short Call Price ($/Bbl)

$

61.31














  Long Put Price ($/Bbl)

$

45.67














MIDLAND














Put Spreads - Midland (MBbls/d)(2)



11.7



14.8



4.9



4.9






  Long Put Price ($/Bbl)



$

50.71



$

50.56



$

60.00



$

60.00






  Short Put Price ($/Bbl)



$

40.71



$

40.56



$

50.00



$

50.00






MEH














Put Spreads - MEH (MBbls/d)(2)



3.3



3.3



8.2


8.2


5.0



4.9


  Long Put Price ($/Bbl)



$

70.00



$

70.00



$

64.00



$

64.00



$

70.00



$

70.00


  Short Put Price ($/Bbl)



$

60.00



$

60.00



$

54.00



$

54.00



$

60.00



$

60.00


Total Option Contracts (MBbls/d)

71.5



43.3



46.1



47.4



47.4



5.0



4.9


Premium Realization ($MM)(5)

$

(19.1)



$

(12.4)



$

(13.3)



$

(13.6)



$

(13.6)



$

(1.6)



$

(1.6)


BASIS SWAPS:














Midland-Cushing Basis Swaps (MBbls/d)(6)

18.5



21.7



8.9










  Swap Price ($/Bbl)

$

(3.76)



$

(8.42)



$

(8.94)










MEH-Cushing Basis Swaps (MBbls/d)(6)



2.2



2.1



2.1



2.1






  Swap Price ($/Bbl)



$

5.10



$

5.10



$

5.10



$

5.10






ROLLFACTOR SWAPS:














Rollfactor Swaps (MBbl/d)(7)

15.0














  Swap Price ($/Bbl)

$

0.60














 

Parsley Energy, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Open Natural Gas Derivatives Positions(1)




4Q18

Three Way Collars (MMBtu/d)(3)

8,152


Short Call Price ($/MMBtu)

$

3.60


Long Put Price ($/MMBtu)

$

3.00


Short Put Price ($/MMBtu)

$

2.75


Total MMBtu/d Hedged

8,152





















(1)

As of 11/1/2018. Prices represent the weighted average price of contracts scheduled for settlement during the period.

(2)

When the reference price (WTI, Midland, or MEH) is above the long put price, Parsley receives the reference price. When the reference price is between the long put price and the short put price, Parsley receives the long put price. When the reference price is below the short put price, Parsley receives the reference price plus the difference between the short put price and the long put price.

(3)

Functions similarly to put spreads except that when the index price is at or above the call price, Parsley receives the call price.

(4)

When the reference price (WTI) is above the call price, Parsley receives the call price. When the reference price is below the long put price, Parsley receives the long put price. When the reference price is between the short call and long put prices, Parsley receives the reference price.

(5)

Premium realizations represent net premiums paid (including deferred premiums), which are recognized as income or loss in the period of settlement.

(6)

Parsley receives the swap price.

(7)

These positions hedge the timing risk associated with Parsley's physical sales. Parsley generally sells crude oil for the delivery month at a sales price based on the average reference price during that month, plus an adjustment calculated as a spread between the weighted average prices of the delivery month, the next month, and the following month during the period when the delivery month is the first month.

 

Parsley Energy

 

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