HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - April 30, 2012) - Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: APC) today announced first-quarter 2012 net income attributable to common stockholders of $2.156 billion, or $4.28 per share (diluted). These results include certain items typically excluded by the investment community in published estimates. In total, these items increased net income by approximately $1.681 billion, or $3.36 per share (diluted) on an after-tax basis.(1) Cash flow from operating activities in the first quarter of 2012 was $1.891 billion, and discretionary cash flow totaled $1.922 billion.(2)

First-Quarter 2012 Highlights

  • Delivered record daily sales volumes of 704,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (BOE/d), including record liquids volumes of 301,000 barrels per day, comprised of approximately 75 percent crude oil
  • Announced positive resolution of the Algeria tax dispute
  • Achieved first oil at Caesar/Tonga and ramped production to more than 45,000 BOE/d
  • Announced deep-water drilling success in Mozambique, Ghana and the Gulf of Mexico
  • Completed successful drill-stem tests in Mozambique and Ghana

"Anadarko delivered record operating results, generated more than $130 million of free cash flow and successfully appraised discoveries in Mozambique, the Gulf of Mexico and Ghana during the first quarter of 2012," said Anadarko Chairman and CEO Jim Hackett. "The operating results were highlighted by record sales volumes, a year-over-year increase of 27,000 barrels per day from our liquids-rich U.S. onshore growth properties, and the startup of oil production at Caesar/Tonga in the Gulf of Mexico. In addition, we resolved the Algeria tax dispute in a mutually beneficial manner that resulted in a $1.8 billion benefit in the first quarter, of which we expect to receive approximately $1 billion in cash during 2012 and the balance during the first half of 2013. The resolution also included amended contract terms, which are expected to result in approximately 1.6 million barrels of additional oil volumes during 2012. This is reflected in our increased sales-volumes guidance range of 258 to 262 million BOE, with no corresponding increase in capital."

Operations Summary
Sales volumes in the first quarter rose to 64 million BOE, or a record 704,000 BOE/d, averaging approximately 221,000 barrels of oil per day (BOPD), 80,000 barrels of natural gas liquids per day and 2.4 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day.

The company delivered a record 301,000 barrels of liquids per day, benefitting from a 50-percent year-over-year increase in liquids sales volumes from the five major liquids-rich plays highlighted during Anadarko's March 13 Investor Conference (the Wattenberg, Eagleford, Permian, East Texas HZ and Greater Natural Buttes plays). The Wattenberg field in Colorado accounted for a significant portion of this growth, by ramping up year-over-year liquids sales volumes by approximately 12,000 barrels per day.

As referenced in the highlights, Anadarko achieved first production at the Caesar/Tonga mega project in the Gulf of Mexico in early March, and is currently producing more than 45,000 BOE/d from three wells. The partnership plans to drill a fourth well in the third quarter of this year. At Independence Hub, the Cheyenne East well was brought on line.

Exploration Summary
Anadarko and its partners drilled six successful deep-water exploration/appraisal wells during the first quarter of 2012. In West Africa, the Ntomme-2A and Enyenra-4A appraisal wells offshore Ghana encountered significant oil pay, enhancing the value and expanding the areal extent of the TEN (Tweneboa, Enyenra and Ntomme) complex. The company also successfully completed a drill-stem test at its Owo discovery well, which flowed at facility-constrained rates exceeding 20,000 BOPD from multiple zones. Offshore Sierra Leone, Anadarko and its partners encountered hydrocarbon pay at the Jupiter-1 prospect, and evaluation of the area is ongoing.

Offshore Mozambique in the Prosperidade complex, the company announced successful appraisal wells at Lagosta-2 and Lagosta-3 during the quarter. Anadarko and its partners also successfully conducted a drill-stem test at the Barquentine-2 well during the quarter and another at the Barquentine-1 well subsequent to quarter's end. Both demonstrated outstanding reservoir characteristics, flowing at facility-constrained rates of approximately 100 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d). The results of both drill-stem tests support well designs with potential flow rates of up to 200 MMcf/d. In April, following the successful Barquentine-4 appraisal well, Anadarko and its partners announced the completion of the appraisal drilling program in the complex. The company has now restarted its exploration program with the Golfinho prospect more than 15 miles northwest of Prosperidade.

In February, Anadarko announced that the Heidelberg-2 appraisal well in the Gulf of Mexico encountered more than 250 net feet of oil pay, and a recent down-dip sidetrack appraisal well at Heidelberg confirmed an extension of up to 1,500 acres in the field. Pre-FEED (front-end engineering and design) work has been initiated at Heidelberg to evaluate development solutions. The company also recently spud the Spartacus well that will target subsalt layers in the vicinity of Anadarko's Lucius mega project, which is currently under development.

Earlier this month, Anadarko announced encouraging results from its exploration drilling program in the Utica Shale play of eastern Ohio. The company plans to continue evaluating the liquids-rich potential of its 390,000-acre (gross) position in the Utica throughout 2012.

Financial Summary
Anadarko ended the first quarter of 2012 with approximately $3.0 billion of cash on hand, and generated approximately $132 million of free cash flow(2) during the first quarter, which includes the impact of $98 million of capital expenditures incurred by Western Gas Partners, LP (NYSE: WES). Anadarko retired approximately $131 million of 6.125 percent senior notes due in 2012, and reduced its net-debt-to-capital
ratio(2) to 38 percent, compared to 41 percent at year-end 2011. Also, Moody's Investors Service returned Anadarko's senior unsecured rating to investment grade at Baa3, with a stable outlook. In addition, the company recently closed the divestiture of its South Texas assets, as well as finalized a $400 million joint-venture agreement at its enhanced oil recovery development in the Salt Creek field in Wyoming.

As described in the items affecting comparability on page 5 of the release, the company recorded an additional non-cash charge of $275 million related to the Tronox Adversary Proceeding. Also included in the items affecting comparability is the $1.8 billion benefit associated with the resolution of the Algeria tax dispute.

Operations Report
For more details on Anadarko's operations, please refer to the comprehensive report on first-quarter 2012 activity. The report is available at www.anadarko.com on the Investor Relations page.

Conference Call Tomorrow at 9 a.m. CDT, 10 a.m. EDT
Anadarko will host a conference call on Tuesday, May 1, at 9 a.m. Central Daylight Time (10 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time) to discuss first-quarter results, current operations and the company's outlook for the remainder of 2012. The dial-in number is 888.680.0890 in the United States or 617.213.4857 internationally. The confirmation number is 35225653. For complete instructions on how to participate in the conference call, or to listen to the live audio webcast and slide presentation, please visit www.anadarko.com. A replay of the call will also be available on the website for approximately 30 days following the conference call.

Financial Data
Eight pages of summary financial data follow, including current hedge positions and updated financial and production guidance.

(1) See the accompanying table for details of certain items affecting comparability.

(2) See the accompanying table for a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures and a statement indicating why management believes the non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information for investors. 

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's mission is to deliver a competitive and sustainable rate of return to shareholders by exploring for, acquiring and developing oil and natural gas resources vital to the world's health and welfare. As of year-end 2011, the company had approximately 2.54 billion barrels-equivalent of proved reserves, making it one of the world's largest independent exploration and production companies. For more information about Anadarko, please visit www.anadarko.com.

This news 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. Anadarko believes that its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions. No assurance, however, can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the projections, anticipated results or other expectations expressed in this news release, including Anadarko's ability to drill, develop and commercially operate the drilling prospects identified in this news release and successfully plan, build and operate an LNG project. See "Risk Factors" in the company's 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other public filings and press releases. Anadarko undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
Certain Items Affecting Comparability
 
    Quarter Ended March 31, 2012  
    Before     After     Per Share  
millions except per-share amounts   Tax     Tax     (diluted)  
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives, net*   $ 142     $ 90     $ 0.18  
Gains (losses) on divestitures, net     (17 )     (11 )     (0.02 )
Impairments, including unproved properties     (53 )     (34 )     (0.07 )
Change in uncertain tax positions (FIN48)     --       12       0.03  
Algeria exceptional profits tax settlement     1,804       1,804       3.60  
Tronox-related contingent loss     (275 )     (175 )     (0.35 )
Deepwater Horizon settlement and related costs     (8 )     (5 )     (0.01 )
    $ 1,593     $ 1,681     $ 3.36  
                         

* For the quarter ended March 31, 2012, before-tax unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives, net includes $(89) million related to commodity derivatives, $236 million related to other derivatives, and $(5) million related to gathering, processing, and marketing sales. 

    Quarter Ended March 31, 2011  
    Before     After     Per Share  
millions except per-share amounts   Tax     Tax     (diluted)  
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives, net*   $ (253 )   $ (160 )   $ (0.32 )
Tronox damage claim settlement     46       29       0.06  
Impairments, including unproved properties     (2 )     (2 )     --  
Deepwater Horizon settlement and related costs     (26 )     (17 )     (0.04 )
    $ (235 )   $ (150 )   $ (0.30 )
                         

* For the quarter ended March 31, 2011, before-tax unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives, net includes $(313) million related to commodity derivatives, $59 million related to other derivatives, and $1 million related to gathering, processing, and marketing sales. 

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures

Below are reconciliations of cash provided by operating activities (GAAP) to discretionary cash flow from operations and free cash flow (non-GAAP), and net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders (GAAP) to adjusted net income (loss) (non-GAAP) as required under Regulation G of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Management uses discretionary cash flow from operations and free cash flow to demonstrate the Company's ability to internally fund capital expenditures and to service or incur additional debt. It is useful in comparisons of oil and gas exploration and production companies because it excludes fluctuations in assets and liabilities. Management uses adjusted net income (loss) to evaluate the Company's operational trends and performance. 

    Quarter Ended March 31,  
millions   2012     2011  
Net cash provided by operating activities   $ 1,891     $ 1,289  
Add back:                
  Deepwater Horizon settlement and related costs     (22 )     26  
  Change in accounts receivable     27       251  
  Change in accounts payable and accrued expenses     258       177  
  Change in other items--net     (232 )     (43 )
Discretionary cash flow from operations   $ 1,922     $ 1,700  
                 
                 
                 
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures
 
    Quarter Ended
    March 31,
millions   2012   2011
Discretionary cash flow from operations   $ 1,922   $ 1,700
Less: Capital expenditures*     1,790     1,587
Free cash flow   $ 132   $ 113

* Includes Western Gas Partners, LP (WES) capital expenditures of $98 million and $317 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

    Quarter Ended   Quarter Ended  
    March 31, 2012   March 31, 2011  
    After   Per Share   After     Per Share  
millions except per-share amounts   Tax   (diluted)   Tax     (diluted)  
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders   $ 2,156   $ 4.28   $ 216     $ 0.43  
Less: Certain items affecting comparability     1,681     3.36     (150 )     (0.30 )
Adjusted net income (loss)   $ 475   $ 0.92   $ 366     $ 0.73  

Presented below is a reconciliation of total debt (GAAP) to net debt (non-GAAP). Management uses net debt as a measure of the Company's outstanding debt obligations that would not be readily satisfied by its cash and cash equivalents on hand. 

millions   March 31, 2012
Total debt   $ 15,386
Less: Cash and cash equivalents     2,957
Net debt   $ 12,429
       
Net debt   $ 12,429
Stockholders' equity     20,279
Adjusted capitalization   $ 32,708
       
Net debt to adjusted capitalization ratio     38%
       
       
       
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
 (Unaudited)
 
    Quarter Ended  
Summary Financial Information   March 31,  
millions except per-share amounts   2012     2011  
Consolidated Statements of Income                
Revenues and Other                
Natural-gas sales   $ 573     $ 854  
Oil and condensate sales     2,244       1,807  
Natural-gas liquids sales     342       333  
Gathering, processing, and marketing sales     253       230  
Gains (losses) on divestitures and other, net     35       29  
Total     3,447       3,253  
Costs and Expenses                
Oil and gas operating     242       232  
Oil and gas transportation and other     240       209  
Exploration     244       179  
Gathering, processing, and marketing     189       171  
General and administrative     269       209  
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization     930       985  
Other taxes     377       344  
Impairments     50       2  
Algeria exceptional profits tax settlement     (1,804 )     --  
Deepwater Horizon settlement and related costs     8       26  
Total     745       2,357  
Operating Income (Loss)     2,702       896  
Other (Income) Expense                
Interest expense     186       220  
(Gains) losses on commodity derivatives, net     (48 )     256  
(Gains) losses on other derivatives, net     (236 )     (59 )
Other (income) expense, net     265       (24 )
Total     167       393  
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes     2,535       503  
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)     352       266  
Net Income (Loss)   $ 2,183     $ 237  
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests     27       21  
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Stockholders   $ 2,156     $ 216  
Per Common Share:                
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders--basic   $ 4.30     $ 0.43  
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders--diluted   $ 4.28     $ 0.43  
Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding--Basic     499       497  
Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding--Diluted     501       499  
                 
Exploration Expense                
Dry hole expense   $ 89     $ 16  
Impairments of unproved properties     60       74  
Geological and geophysical expense     35       48  
Exploration overhead and other     60       41  
Total   $ 244     $ 179  
                 
                 
                 
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
 (Unaudited)
 
    Quarter Ended  
Summary Financial Information   March 31,  
millions   2012     2011  
Cash Flows from Operating Activities                
Net income (loss)   $ 2,183     $ 237  
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization     930       985  
Deferred income taxes     210       73  
Dry hole expense and impairments of unproved properties     149       90  
Impairments     50       2  
(Gains) losses on divestitures, net     17       --  
Unrealized (gains) losses on derivatives, net     (142 )     253  
Deepwater Horizon settlement and related costs*     8       26  
Algeria exceptional profits tax settlement     (1,804 )     --  
Tronox-related contingent loss     275       --  
Other     46       34  
Discretionary Cash Flow from Operations     1,922       1,700  
Deepwater Horizon settlement and related costs     22       (26 )
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable     (27 )     (251 )
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses     (258 )     (177 )
Other items--net     232       43  
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities   $ 1,891     $ 1,289  
                 
Capital Expenditures   $ 1,790     $ 1,587  
                 

* Deepwater Horizon settlement and related costs are excluded from discretionary cash flow from operations. 

    March 31,     December 31,  
millions   2012     2011  
Condensed Balance Sheets                
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 2,957     $ 2,697  
Algeria exceptional profits tax settlement     1,458       --  
Other current assets     4,299       4,234  
Net properties and equipment     38,166       37,501  
Other assets     1,816       1,516  
Goodwill and other intangible assets     5,825       5,831  
Total Assets   $ 54,521     $ 51,779  
Current debt   $ 39     $ 170  
Other current liabilities     4,858       4,729  
Long-term debt     15,347       15,060  
Other long-term liabilities     13,113       12,837  
Stockholders' equity     20,279       18,105  
Noncontrolling interests     885       878  
Total Liabilities and Equity   $ 54,521     $ 51,779  
Capitalization                
Total debt   $ 15,386     $ 15,230  
Stockholders' equity     20,279       18,105  
Total   $ 35,665     $ 33,335  
Capitalization Ratios                
Total debt     43 %     46 %
Stockholders' equity     57 %     54 %
                 
                 
                 
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
 (Unaudited)
 
Sales Volumes and Prices                                
                                   
    Average Daily Volumes   Sales Volumes Average Sales Price
    Natural Gas   Crude Oil & Condensate   NGLs   Natural Gas   Crude Oil & Condensate   NGLs Natural Gas   Crude Oil & Condensate   NGLs
    MMcf/d   MBbls/d   MBbls/d   Bcf   MMBbls   MMBbls Per Mcf   Per Bbl   Per Bbl
Quarter Ended March 31, 2012                                        
United States   2,416   138   80   220   12   7 $ 2.60   $ 105.75   $ 47.09
Algeria   --   50   --   --   5   --   --     119.57     --
Other International   --   33   --   --   3   --   --     120.64     --
Total   2,416   221   80   220   20   7 $ 2.60   $ 111.07   $ 47.09
                                         
Quarter Ended March 31, 2011                                        
United States   2,412   131   76   217   12   7 $ 3.93   $ 91.56   $ 48.86
Algeria   --   55   --   --   5   --   --     98.45     --
Other International   --   26   --   --   2   --   --     101.66     --
Total   2,412   212   76   217   19   7 $ 3.93   $ 94.58   $ 48.86
                                         
         
         
         
    Average Daily Volumes MBOE/d   Sales Volumes
MMBOE
         
Quarter Ended March 31, 2012   704   64
Quarter Ended March 31, 2011   690   62
         
         

 

                                             
Sales Revenue and Commodity Derivatives                                        
                                             
    Sales   Commodity Derivatives Gain (Loss)  
                Natural Gas     Crude Oil & Condensate     NGLs  
millions   Natural Gas   Crude Oil &
Condensate
  NGLs   Realized   Unrealized     Realized     Unrealized     Realized   Unrealized  
Quarter Ended March 31, 2012                                                              
United States   $ 573   $ 1,339   $ 342   $ 170   $ 86     $ (5 )   $ (173 )   $ --   $ (2 )
Algeria     --     538     --     --     --       (28 )     --       --     --  
Other International     --     367     --     --     --       --       --       --     --  
Total   $ 573   $ 2,244   $ 342   $ 170   $ 86     $ (33 )   $ (173 )   $ --   $ (2 )
                                                               
Quarter Ended March 31, 2011                                                              
United States   $ 854   $ 1,080   $ 333   $ 72   $ (47 )   $ (12 )   $ (275 )   $ --   $ --  
Algeria     --     491     --     --     --       (3 )     9       --     --  
Other International     --     236     --     --     --       --       --       --     --  
Total   $ 854   $ 1,807   $ 333   $ 72   $ (47 )   $ (15 )   $ (266 )   $ --   $ --  
                                                               
                                                               
                                                               
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
Financial and Operating External Guidance
As of April 30, 2012
                 
         
    2nd Qtr   Total Year
    Guidance   Guidance
                 
    Units   Units
                 
Total Sales (MMBOE)   64 - 66   258 - 262
                 
Crude Oil (MBbl/d):   235 - 243   237 - 243
                 
  United States   154 - 158   155 - 157
  Algeria   57 - 58   56 - 58
  Other International   24 - 27   26 - 28
                 
Natural Gas (MMcf/d):                
                 
  United States   2,375 - 2,400   2,320 - 2,340
                 
Natural Gas Liquids (MBbl/d):                
                 
  United States   77 - 79   80 - 83
                 
                 
    $ / Unit   $ / Unit
Price Differentials vs NYMEX (w/o hedges)                
                 
Crude Oil ($/Bbl):   6.00 - 10.00   5.00 - 8.00
                 
  United States   2.00 - 4.00   1.00 - 3.00
  Algeria   15.00 - 18.00   12.00 - 15.00
  Other International   16.00 - 19.00   12.00 - 15.00
                 
Natural Gas ($/Mcf):                
                 
  United States   (0.10) - (0.15)   (0.10) - (0.20)
                 
                 
                 
                   
                   
             
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
Financial and Operating External Guidance
As of April 30, 2012
                     
                     
    2nd Qtr       Total Year
    Guidance       Guidance
                     
    $ MM       $ MM
Other Revenues:                    
  Marketing and Gathering Margin   55 - 75       240 - 280
  Minerals and Other   35 - 45       155 - 180
                     
Costs and Expenses:                    
    $ / BOE       $ / BOE
  Oil & Gas Direct Operating   3.95 - 4.15       4.00 - 4.25
  Oil & Gas Transportation/Other   3.70 - 3.95       3.65 - 3.90
  Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization   14.50 - 14.80       14.50 - 15.00
  Production Taxes (% of Revenue)   11.0% - 12.0%       10.0% - 11.0%
                     
    $ MM       $ MM
                     
  General and Administrative   290 - 310       1,100 - 1,200
  Exploration Expense                    
    Non-Cash   125 - 150       650 - 750
    Cash   100 - 120       400 - 450
  Interest Expense (net)   195 - 200       770 - 795
  Other (Income) Expense   - - (20)       195 - 275
                     
Tax Rate:                    
                     
  Algeria (All current)   55% - 60%       50% - 55%
  Rest of Company (20% Current, 80% Deferred)   40% - 45%       45% - 50%
                     
                     
                     
                     
Avg. Shares Outstanding (MM):                    
                     
  Basic   498 - 500       498 - 500
  Diluted   502 - 503       501 - 503
                     
    $ MM       $ MM
Capital Investment*                    
                     
  Capital Expenditures   1,600 - 1,750       6,400 - 6,700
  Capitalized Interest   45 - 55       195 - 215
                     
*Excludes Western Gas Partners, LP (WES)                    
                     
                     
                     
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
Commodity Hedge Positions (Excluding Natural Gas Basis)
As of April 30, 2012
                 
                 
                 
        Weighted Average Price per MMBtu
               
    Volume (thousand MMBtu/d)  Floor Sold   Floor Purchased   Ceiling Sold
Natural Gas                      
  Fixed Price - Financial                      
  2012   1,000   $ 4.69            
                       
  Three-Way Collars                      
  2013   450   $ 4.00   $ 5.00   $ 6.57
                       
          Weighted Average Price per barrel
                     
    Volume (MBbls/d)    Floor Sold     Floor Purchased     Ceiling Sold
Crude Oil                      
  Three-Way Collars                      
  2012                      
    Brent   45   $ 85.00   $ 105.00   $ 125.60
    WTI   17   $ 71.36   $ 90.91   $ 113.30
    62   $ 81.34   $ 101.22   $ 122.30
                       
  Fixed Price - Financial                      
  2012                      
    Brent   40   $ 110.10            
    WTI   20   $ 101.39            
    60   $ 107.19            
                       
                       
                       
                     
                     
Interest Rate Derivatives
As of April 30, 2012
                     
Instrument   Notional Amt.   Start Date   Maturity   Rate Paid   Rate Received
                     
Swap   $250 Million   October 2012   October 2022   4.91%   3M LIBOR
Swap   $750 Million   October 2012   October 2042   4.80%   3M LIBOR
Swap   $750 Million   June 2014   June 2024   6.00%   3M LIBOR
Swap   $1,100 Million   June 2014   June 2044   5.57%   3M LIBOR