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ENERPLUS CORPORATION
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David A. McCoy |
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David A. McCoy |
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Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary |
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DATE: August 4, 2022
Exhibit 99.1
Enerplus Announces Second Quarter 2022 Results;
Increases Return of Capital Framework; Increases Dividend; Updates Guidance and Five-Year Outlook
All financial information contained within this
news release has been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This news release includes forward-looking statements and information within
the meaning of applicable securities laws. Readers are advised to review the "Forward-Looking Information and Statements" at
the conclusion of this news release. Readers are also referred to "Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures" at the end of this
news release for information regarding the presentation of the financial and operational information in this news release, as well as
the use of certain financial measures that do not have standard meaning under U.S. GAAP and "Notice Regarding Information Contained
in this News Release", "Non-GAAP Measures" in Enerplus' second quarter 2022 MD&A for supplementary financial measures,
which information is incorporated by reference to this news release. A copy of Enerplus' 2022 interim and 2021 annual Financial Statements
and associated MD&A are or will be available on our website at www.enerplus.com, under our profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on
the EDGAR website at www.sec.gov. All amounts in this news release are stated in United States dollars unless otherwise specified.
CALGARY, AB, Aug. 4, 2022 /CNW/ - Enerplus Corporation
("Enerplus" or the "Company") (TSX: ERF) (NYSE: ERF) today announced financial and operating results for the second
quarter of 2022, an increase to its return of capital framework including its dividend, updated 2022 guidance and updates to its five-year
outlook. The Company reported second quarter 2022 cash flow from operating activities and adjusted funds flow of $250.9 million and $297.4
million, respectively, compared to $110.5 million and $150.0 million, respectively, in the second quarter of 2021. Cash flow from operating
activities and adjusted funds flow increased from the prior year period primarily due to higher realized commodity prices.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Adjusted funds flow was $297.4 million in the second quarter,
which exceeded capital spending of $132.9 million, generating free cash flow(1) of $164.5 million
- Increased 2022 free cash flow(1) estimate to $800 million
based on rest of year prices of $90 WTI and $6.50 NYMEX
- Normal course issuer bid ("NCIB") was fully executed
for 10% of the public float having repurchased 25.6 million shares between August 2021 and July 2022 at an average price of $11.14 per
share, for total consideration of $284.8 million.
- Increased return of capital framework to at least 60% of free
cash flow commencing in the second half of 2022 and continuing through 2023
- Increased minimum 2022 return of capital commitment to $425 million,
from $350 million previously
- Increased quarterly dividend by 16% to $0.05 per share
- Production guidance for 2022 increased to 97,500 – 101,500
BOE per day (from 96,000 – 101,000 BOE per day) due to continued strong operational performance with no change to capital spending
guidance and despite the recently announced sale of assets in Canada expected to impact 2022 production by approximately 850 BOE per day
- Robust volume growth anticipated in the second half of 2022: approximately
15% liquids production growth expected in the third quarter compared to the second quarter
| (1) |
This is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to "Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures" section for more information. |
"Enerplus' second quarter results and updated
2022 outlook reflect our company's strong operating momentum and disciplined approach to capital allocation," said Ian C. Dundas,
President and CEO. "Our annual production guidance has continued to move higher driven by well outperformance and efficient execution,
while our capital spending plans remain unchanged."
Dundas continued, "Enerplus is in a solid financial
position with a compelling free cash flow profile. As a result, we are increasing our cash returns to shareholders to at least 60% of
free cash flow in the second half of this year, with a minimum commitment of returning $425 million in 2022 through dividends and share
repurchases. We are also committing to returning at least 60% of 2023 free cash flow to shareholders."
SECOND QUARTER SUMMARY
Production in the second quarter of 2022 was 94,142
BOE per day, an increase of 2% compared to the prior quarter and the same period a year ago. Crude oil and natural gas liquids production
in the second quarter of 2022 was 56,866 barrels per day, an increase of 2% compared to the prior quarter, and 1% lower than the same
period a year ago. As previously noted, second quarter volumes were impacted by severe winter weather in North Dakota during April 2022,
however, through strong operational performance and the continued optimization of the Company's development plan, Enerplus has been able
to more than offset the impact from the storm to its annual production forecast. Third quarter liquids production is expected to be approximately
15% higher than the second quarter.
Enerplus reported second quarter 2022 net income of
$244.4 million, or $0.99 per share (diluted), compared to a net loss of $50.9 million, or $0.20 per share (diluted), in the same period
in 2021. Adjusted net income(1) for the second quarter of 2022 was $172.3 million, or $0.70 per share (diluted), compared to
$54.7 million, or $0.21 per share (diluted), during the same period in 2021. Net income and adjusted net income were higher compared to
the prior year period primarily due to higher realized commodity prices during the second quarter of 2022.
Enerplus' second quarter 2022 realized Bakken oil
price differential was $0.85 per barrel above WTI, compared to $2.81 per barrel below WTI in the second quarter of 2021. Bakken crude
oil price differentials turned positive to WTI due to increasing demand, excess pipeline capacity in the region and strong prices for
crude oil delivered to the U.S. Gulf Coast. Given the constructive outlook for Bakken crude oil prices and strong realizations year to
date, Enerplus expects its 2022 realized average Bakken crude oil differential to be $1.00 per barrel above WTI, compared to a price at
par with WTI, previously.
The Company's realized Marcellus natural gas price
differential was $0.59 per Mcf below NYMEX during the second quarter of 2022, compared to $0.89 per Mcf below NYMEX in the second quarter
of 2021. Realized Marcellus differentials are expected to widen for the remainder of the year due to the seasonal impact on natural gas
prices in the region. Enerplus' full-year 2022 Marcellus differential guidance is unchanged at $0.75 per Mcf below NYMEX.
In the second quarter of 2022, Enerplus' operating
costs were $9.74 per BOE, compared to $8.56 per BOE during the second quarter of 2021. The increase in per unit operating expenses was
primarily due to contracts with price escalators linked to WTI and the Consumer Price Index.
Capital spending totaled $132.9 million in the second
quarter of 2022. In addition, Enerplus paid $9.9 million in dividends in the quarter and repurchased 7.1 million shares at an
average price of $13.13 per share, for total consideration of $92.9 million. During July 2022, Enerplus repurchased the remaining 2.5
million shares under its 10% NCIB authorization at an average price of $12.81 per share, for total consideration of $31.5 million.
Enerplus ended the second quarter of 2022 with total
debt of $571.4 million and cash of $25.4 million.
| (1) |
This is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to "Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures" section for more information. |
ASSET HIGHLIGHTS
North Dakota production averaged 58,626 BOE per day
during the second quarter of 2022, an increase of 4% compared to the same period a year ago and 2% higher compared to the previous quarter.
Severe winter weather temporarily impacted Enerplus' North Dakota operations during April 2022, however, strong well performance is expected
to drive significant volume growth into the third quarter. Enerplus drilled 13 gross operated wells (88% working interest) during the
second quarter and brought 24 operated wells (88% working interest) on production.
Marcellus production averaged 168 MMcf per day during
the second quarter of 2022, an increase of 9% compared to the same period in 2021 and 3% higher than the prior quarter.
INCREASING RETURN OF CAPITAL TO SHAREHOLDERS
Based on strong operating and financial performance
through the first half of 2022 and to date, a robust free cash flow outlook, and the recently announced divestment of assets in Canada,
Enerplus is increasing its return of capital to shareholders. Under its updated framework, the Company plans to return at least 60% of
its free cash flow to shareholders (from 50% previously) commencing in the second half of 2022 and continuing through 2023. Enerplus is
also increasing its minimum 2022 return of capital commitment to $425 million, from $350 million previously. Year to date through July,
Enerplus has returned $179 million through dividends and share repurchases, leaving a minimum remaining return of $246 million by the
end of 2022.
In connection with this plan, Enerplus' board of directors
has approved the renewal of its NCIB for another 10% of the public float in August 2022, subject to Toronto Stock Exchange approval, and
a 16% increase to the quarterly dividend to $0.05 per share payable on September 15, 2022 to shareholders of record on August 31, 2022.
Enerplus plans to continue to prioritize share repurchases
for the majority of its return of capital to shareholders due to its assessment that its intrinsic value, based on its mid-cycle commodity
price view, is not adequately reflected in its current trading value. If this view changes such that Enerplus believes share repurchases
no longer represent an attractive capital allocation opportunity, the Company will distribute the capital to shareholders through dividends
to ensure it meets its shareholder returns commitment.
Remaining free cash flow not allocated to shareholder
returns is expected to be directed to reinforcing the balance sheet.
2022 GUIDANCE UPDATE
Updates to Enerplus' 2022 guidance are provided in
the tables below.
Enerplus is increasing its production guidance to
97,500 to 101,500 BOE per day, from the prior guidance of 96,000 to 101,000 BOE per day. Liquids production guidance has been updated
to 59,500 to 62,500 barrels per day, from 58,500 to 62,500 barrels per day previously. The increase reflects strong well performance and
the continued optimization of Enerplus' development plan. This update represents an increase of 1,000 BOE per day based on the guidance
midpoint despite the expected loss of production associated with the recently announced sale of assets in Canada which is anticipated
to close at the end of the third quarter and impact 2022 production by approximately 850 BOE per day.
There are no changes to capital spending guidance.
2022 Guidance Summary
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Updated Guidance |
Previous Guidance |
| Capital spending |
$400 – 440 million (No change) |
$400 – 440 million |
| Average total production |
97,500 – 101,500 BOE/day |
96,000 – 101,000 BOE/day |
| Average liquids production |
59,500 – 62,500 bbls/day |
58,500 – 62,500 bbls/day |
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Average production tax rate
(% of net sales, before transportation) |
7% (No change) |
7 % |
| Operating expense |
$10.00/BOE |
$9.75 – 10.50/BOE |
| Transportation expense |
$4.25/BOE |
$4.15/BOE |
| Cash G&A expense |
$1.20/BOE |
$1.25/BOE |
| Current tax expense |
2-3% of adjusted funds flow before tax |
$20 - 30 million
(2-3% of adjusted funds flow before tax) |
2022 Differential/Basis Outlook(1)
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Updated Guidance |
Previous Guidance |
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U.S. Bakken crude oil differential
(compared to WTI crude oil) |
$+1.00/bbl |
$0/bbl |
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Marcellus natural gas sales price differential
(compared to NYMEX natural gas) |
$(0.75)/Mcf (No change) |
$(0.75)/Mcf |
| (1) |
Excluding transportation costs. |
UPDATED FIVE-YEAR OUTLOOK
Enerplus has updated its five-year outlook to reflect
the higher current commodity price and inflationary environment and to exclude its Canadian assets due to the previously announced and
ongoing divestment process. Enerplus' previous five-year outlook was based on a commodity price environment of $70 per barrel WTI and
$3.00 per Mcf NYMEX. Enerplus is increasing its commodity price assumptions to $80 per barrel WTI and $4.00 per Mcf NYMEX(1)
and is updating its projected annual capital spending to approximately $500 million (2023-2026) to account for higher anticipated costs
due to inflation. The Company's outlook continues to be underpinned by a focus on operating with low financial leverage, delivering strong
and sustainable free cash flow growth, and returning capital to shareholders.
Enerplus estimates cumulative free cash flow(2)
of approximately $3 billion between 2022 and 2026 and an average reinvestment rate of less than 50% over the period. Enerplus projects
3% to 5% annual liquids production growth between 2023 and 2026 on a divestment adjusted basis. 2022 annual production growth is projected
to be approximately 8% which is partially impacted by the timing of the Company's 2021 acquisitions.
| (1) |
2022 is based on prices of $90/bbl WTI and $ 6.50/Mcf NYMEX for the remainder of 2022. |
| (2) |
This is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to "Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures" section for more information. |
Q2 2022 Conference Call Details
A conference call hosted by Ian C. Dundas, President
and CEO will be held at 9:00 AM MT (11:00 AM ET) on August 5, 2022, to discuss these results. Details of the conference call are as follows:
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| Date: |
Friday, August 5, 2022 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM MT (11:00 AM ET) |
| Dial-In: |
587-880-2171 (Alberta) |
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1-888-390-0546 (Toll Free) |
| Conference ID: |
73519318 |
| Audiocast: |
https://producereditionwebcasts.com/startherejsp?ei=1557604&tp_key=1b2aa32a82 |
To ensure timely participation in the conference call,
callers are encouraged to join 15 minutes prior to the start time to register for the event. A telephone replay will be available for
30 days following the conference call and can be accessed at the following numbers:
| Replay Dial-In: |
1-888-390-0541 (Toll Free) |
| Replay Passcode: |
519318 # |
PRICE RISK MANAGEMENT
The following is a summary of Enerplus' financial
commodity hedging contracts at August 3, 2022.
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WTI Crude Oil ($/bbl)(1)(2)(3) |
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NYMEX Natural Gas ($/Mcf)(2) |
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Jul 1, 2022 – |
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Jan 1, 2023 – |
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Jul 1, 2023 – |
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Jul 1, 2022 – |
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Nov 1, 2022 – |
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Dec 31, 2022 |
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Jun 30, 2023 |
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Dec 31, 2023 |
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Oct 31, 2022 |
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Mar 31, 2023 |
| Swaps |
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| Volume (Mcf/day) |
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– |
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– |
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– |
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40,000 |
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– |
| Swaps |
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– |
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– |
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– |
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$ 3.40 |
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– |
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| 3 Way Collars |
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| Volume (bbls/day) |
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17,000 |
|
15,000 |
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5,000 |
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– |
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– |
| Sold Puts |
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$ 40.00 |
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$ 61.67 |
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$ 65.00 |
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– |
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– |
| Purchased Puts |
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$ 50.00 |
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$ 79.33 |
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$ 85.00 |
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– |
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– |
| Sold Calls |
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$ 57.91 |
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$ 114.31 |
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$ 128.16 |
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– |
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– |
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| Collars |
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| Volume (Mcf/day) |
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– |
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– |
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– |
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60,000 |
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50,000 |
| Volume (bbls/day) |
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– |
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2,000 |
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2,000 |
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– |
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– |
| Purchased Puts |
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– |
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$ 5.00 |
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$ 5.00 |
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$ 3.77 |
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$ 6.50 |
| Sold Calls |
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– |
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$ 75.00 |
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$ 75.00 |
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$ 4.50 |
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$ 16.41 |
| (1) |
The total average deferred premium spent on outstanding hedges is $1.50/bbl from July 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022 and $1.25/bbl from January 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023. |
| (2) |
Transactions with a common term have been aggregated and presented at weighted average prices and volumes. |
| (3) |
Upon closing of the acquisition (the "Bruin Acquisition") of Bruin E&P Holdco, LLC ("Bruin"), Bruin's outstanding crude oil contracts were recorded at a fair value liability of $76.4 million. At June 30, 2022, the balance was a liability of $10.3 million on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on the acquired contracts are recognized in Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income/(Loss) and the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets to reflect changes in crude oil prices from the date of closing of the Bruin Acquisition. See Note 16 to the Interim Financial Statements for further details. |
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SECOND QUARTER 2022 PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONAL SUMMARY TABLES
Summary of Average Daily Production(1)
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Three months ended June 30, 2022 |
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Six months ended June 30, 2022 |
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Williston Basin |
Marcellus |
Canadian
Water-
floods |
Other(2) |
Total |
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Williston Basin |
Marcellus |
Canadian
Water-
floods |
Other(2) |
Total |
| Tight oil (bbl/d) |
42,447 |
- |
- |
798 |
43,245 |
|
42,003 |
- |
- |
836 |
42,839 |
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| Light & medium oil (bbl/d) |
- |
- |
2,054 |
29 |
2,082 |
|
- |
- |
2,101 |
26 |
2,127 |
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| Heavy oil (bbl/d) |
- |
- |
2,872 |
14 |
2,886 |
|
- |
- |
2,949 |
10 |
2,959 |
|
| Total crude oil (bbl/d) |
42,447 |
- |
4,926 |
841 |
48,213 |
|
42,003 |
- |
5,051 |
872 |
47,925 |
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| Natural gas liquids (bbl/d) |
8,231 |
- |
87 |
336 |
8,653 |
|
8,106 |
- |
87 |
323 |
8,516 |
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| Shale gas (Mcf/d) |
47,689 |
167,631 |
- |
1,014 |
216,334 |
|
47,276 |
164,900 |
- |
968 |
213,144 |
|
| Conventional natural gas (Mcf/d) |
- |
- |
1,459 |
5,860 |
7,319 |
|
- |
- |
1,420 |
5,836 |
7,256 |
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| Total natural gas (Mcf/d) |
47,689 |
167,631 |
1,459 |
6,874 |
223,653 |
|
47,276 |
164,900 |
1,420 |
6,804 |
220,400 |
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|
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| Total production (BOE/d) |
58,626 |
27,938 |
5,255 |
2,322 |
94,142 |
|
57,988 |
27,483 |
5,375 |
2,329 |
93,174 |
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| (1) |
Table may not add due to rounding. |
| (2) |
Comprises DJ Basin and other properties in Canada. |
Summary of Wells Drilled(1)
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Three months ended
June 30, 2022 |
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Six months ended
June 30, 2022 |
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Operated |
|
Non-Operated |
|
Operated |
|
Non-Operated |
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Gross |
Net |
|
Gross |
Net |
|
Gross |
Net |
|
Gross |
Net |
| Williston Basin |
13 |
11.5 |
|
17 |
3.2 |
|
27 |
23.5 |
|
29 |
4.7 |
| Marcellus |
- |
- |
|
21 |
1.7 |
|
- |
- |
|
38 |
3.1 |
| Canadian Waterfloods |
- |
- |
|
- |
- |
|
- |
- |
|
- |
- |
| Other(2) |
- |
- |
|
4 |
0.1 |
|
- |
- |
|
15 |
0.4 |
| Total |
13 |
11.5 |
|
42 |
5.0 |
|
27 |
23.5 |
|
82 |
8.2 |
| (1) |
Table may not add due to rounding. |
| (2) |
Comprises DJ Basin and other properties in Canada. |
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|
Summary of Wells Brought On-Stream(1)
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Three months ended
June 30, 2022 |
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Six months ended
June 30, 2022 |
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Operated |
|
Non-Operated |
|
Operated |
|
Non-Operated |
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Gross |
Net |
|
Gross |
Net |
|
Gross |
Net |
|
Gross |
Net |
| Williston Basin |
24 |
21.0 |
|
5 |
0.4 |
|
26 |
23.0 |
|
5 |
0.4 |
| Marcellus |
- |
- |
|
22 |
1.4 |
|
- |
- |
|
47 |
2.9 |
| Canadian Waterfloods |
- |
- |
|
- |
- |
|
- |
- |
|
- |
- |
| Other(2) |
- |
- |
|
- |
- |
|
- |
- |
|
- |
- |
| Total |
24 |
21.0 |
|
27 |
1.8 |
|
26 |
23.0 |
|
52 |
3.3 |
| (1) |
Table may not add due to rounding. |
| (2) |
Comprises DJ Basin and other properties in Canada. |
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|
|
|
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|
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| SELECTED FINANCIAL RESULTS |
|
Three months ended
June 30, |
|
Six months ended
June 30, |
| |
|
2022 |
|
2021 |
|
2022 |
|
2021 |
| Financial (US$, thousands, except ratios) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Net Income/(Loss) |
|
$ |
244,406 |
|
$ |
(50,933) |
|
$ |
277,649 |
|
$ |
(40,584) |
| Adjusted Net Income(1) |
|
|
172,251 |
|
|
54,699 |
|
|
318,079 |
|
|
98,521 |
| Cash Flow from Operating Activities |
|
|
250,860 |
|
|
110,466 |
|
|
446,852 |
|
|
139,128 |
| Adjusted Funds Flow |
|
|
297,393 |
|
|
149,971 |
|
|
559,288 |
|
|
250,825 |
| Dividends to Shareholders – Declared |
|
|
9,940 |
|
|
9,088 |
|
|
17,858 |
|
|
14,722 |
| Net Debt |
|
|
545,983 |
|
|
913,729 |
|
|
545,983 |
|
|
913,729 |
| Capital Spending |
|
|
132,884 |
|
|
105,859 |
|
|
231,898 |
|
|
157,676 |
| Property and Land Acquisitions |
|
|
1,469 |
|
|
332,185 |
|
|
3,410 |
|
|
829,325 |
| Property Divestments |
|
|
8,591 |
|
|
(12) |
|
|
15,172 |
|
|
3,998 |
| Net Debt to Adjusted Funds Flow Ratio |
|
|
0.5x |
|
|
2.4x |
|
|
0.5x |
|
|
2.4x |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Financial per Weighted Average Shares Outstanding |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Net Income/(Loss) – Basic |
|
$ |
1.01 |
|
$ |
(0.20) |
|
$ |
1.15 |
|
$ |
(0.16) |
| Net Income/(Loss) – Diluted |
|
|
0.99 |
|
|
(0.20) |
|
|
1.12 |
|
|
(0.16) |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding (000's) - Basic |
|
|
239,277 |
|
|
256,750 |
|
|
241,022 |
|
|
250,443 |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding (000's) - Diluted |
|
|
247,216 |
|
|
256,750 |
|
|
248,957 |
|
|
250,443 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Selected Financial Results per BOE(2)(3) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Crude Oil & Natural Gas Sales(4) |
|
$ |
73.31 |
|
$ |
39.53 |
|
$ |
67.67 |
|
$ |
37.28 |
| Commodity Derivative Instruments |
|
|
(16.13) |
|
|
(3.68) |
|
|
(12.53) |
|
|
(3.08) |
| Operating Expenses |
|
|
(9.74) |
|
|
(8.55) |
|
|
(9.88) |
|
|
(8.18) |
| Transportation Costs |
|
|
(4.41) |
|
|
(3.50) |
|
|
(4.36) |
|
|
(3.68) |
| Production Taxes |
|
|
(5.11) |
|
|
(2.95) |
|
|
(4.70) |
|
|
(2.57) |
| General and Administrative Expenses |
|
|
(1.10) |
|
|
(1.04) |
|
|
(1.22) |
|
|
(1.28) |
| Cash Share-Based Compensation |
|
|
(0.04) |
|
|
(0.23) |
|
|
(0.14) |
|
|
(0.27) |
| Interest, Foreign Exchange and Other Expenses |
|
|
(0.67) |
|
|
(1.40) |
|
|
(0.67) |
|
|
(1.34) |
| Current Income Tax Recovery/(Expense) |
|
|
(1.40) |
|
|
(0.40) |
|
|
(1.01) |
|
|
(0.23) |
| Adjusted Funds Flow |
|
$ |
34.71 |
|
$ |
17.78 |
|
$ |
33.16 |
|
$ |
16.65 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| SELECTED OPERATING RESULTS |
|
Three months ended
June 30, |
|
Six months ended
June 30, |
| |
|
2022 |
|
2021 |
|
2022 |
|
2021 |
| Average Daily Production(3) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Crude Oil (bbls/day) |
|
|
48,213 |
|
|
49,649 |
|
|
47,925 |
|
|
41,923 |
| Natural Gas Liquids (bbls/day) |
|
|
8,653 |
|
|
7,941 |
|
|
8,516 |
|
|
6,613 |
| Natural Gas (Mcf/day) |
|
|
223,653 |
|
|
210,572 |
|
|
220,400 |
|
|
208,273 |
| Total (BOE/day) |
|
|
94,142 |
|
|
92,685 |
|
|
93,174 |
|
|
83,248 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| % Crude Oil and Natural Gas Liquids |
|
|
60 % |
|
|
62 % |
|
|
61 % |
|
|
58 % |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Average Selling Price(3)(4) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Crude Oil (per bbl) |
|
$ |
108.77 |
|
$ |
62.50 |
|
$ |
100.46 |
|
$ |
58.75 |
| Natural Gas Liquids (per bbl) |
|
|
33.31 |
|
|
18.47 |
|
|
35.49 |
|
|
22.46 |
| Natural Gas (per Mcf) |
|
|
6.11 |
|
|
1.96 |
|
|
5.38 |
|
|
2.35 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Net Wells Drilled |
|
|
16.5 |
|
|
5.0 |
|
|
31.7 |
|
|
5.0 |
| (1) |
This non-GAAP measure may not be directly comparable to similar measures presented by other entities See "Non-GAAP and Other Financial
Measures" section in this news release. |
| (2) |
Non-cash amounts have been excluded. |
| (3) |
Based on net production volumes. See "Basis of Presentation" section in this news release. |
| (4) |
Before transportation costs and commodity derivative instruments. |
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (US$ thousands) unaudited |
|
|
June 30, 2022 |
|
December 31, 2021 |
| Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
$ |
25,406 |
|
$ |
61,348 |
| Accounts receivable |
|
|
|
387,811 |
|
|
227,988 |
| Other current assets |
|
|
|
8,480 |
|
|
10,956 |
| Derivative financial assets |
|
|
|
3,547 |
|
|
5,668 |
| |
|
|
|
425,244 |
|
|
305,960 |
| Property, plant and equipment: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Crude oil and natural gas properties (full cost method) |
|
|
|
1,380,251 |
|
|
1,253,505 |
| Other capital assets |
|
|
|
12,152 |
|
|
13,887 |
| Property, plant and equipment |
|
|
|
1,392,403 |
|
|
1,267,392 |
| Other long-term assets |
|
|
|
7,440 |
|
|
9,756 |
| Right-of-use assets |
|
|
|
22,772 |
|
|
26,118 |
| Derivative financial assets |
|
|
|
2,298 |
|
|
— |
| Deferred income tax asset |
|
|
|
294,854 |
|
|
380,858 |
| Total Assets |
|
|
$ |
2,145,011 |
|
$ |
1,990,084 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Accounts payable |
|
|
$ |
463,230 |
|
$ |
367,008 |
| Income tax payable |
|
|
|
11,600 |
|
|
— |
| Current portion of long-term debt |
|
|
|
80,600 |
|
|
100,600 |
| Derivative financial liabilities |
|
|
|
171,904 |
|
|
143,200 |
| Current portion of lease liabilities |
|
|
|
8,327 |
|
|
10,618 |
| |
|
|
|
735,661 |
|
|
621,426 |
| Long-term debt |
|
|
|
490,789 |
|
|
601,171 |
| Asset retirement obligation |
|
|
|
162,965 |
|
|
132,814 |
| Derivative financial liabilities |
|
|
|
8,054 |
|
|
7,098 |
| Lease liabilities |
|
|
|
17,017 |
|
|
18,265 |
| |
|
|
|
678,825 |
|
|
759,348 |
| Total Liabilities |
|
|
|
1,414,486 |
|
|
1,380,774 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Shareholders' Equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share capital – authorized unlimited common shares, no par
value
Issued and outstanding: June 30, 2022 – 235 million
shares
December 31, 2021 – 244 million shares |
|
|
|
3,001,604 |
|
|
3,094,061 |
| Paid-in capital |
|
|
|
41,843 |
|
|
50,881 |
| Accumulated deficit |
|
|
|
(2,008,253) |
|
|
(2,238,325) |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
|
|
|
(304,669) |
|
|
(297,307) |
| |
|
|
|
730,525 |
|
|
609,310 |
| Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity |
|
|
$ |
2,145,011 |
|
$ |
1,990,084 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income/(Loss) and Comprehensive
Income/(Loss)
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
Three months ended |
|
Six months ended |
| |
|
|
June 30, |
|
June 30, |
| (US$ thousands, except per share amounts) unaudited |
|
|
2022 |
|
2021 |
|
2022 |
|
2021 |
| Revenues |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Crude oil and natural gas sales |
|
|
$ |
628,017 |
|
$ |
333,422 |
|
$ |
1,141,169 |
|
$ |
561,812 |
| Commodity derivative instruments gain/(loss) |
|
|
|
(47,553) |
|
|
(161,822) |
|
|
(254,363) |
|
|
(218,085) |
| |
|
|
|
580,464 |
|
|
171,600 |
|
|
886,806 |
|
|
343,727 |
| Expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Operating |
|
|
|
83,366 |
|
|
72,159 |
|
|
166,610 |
|
|
123,321 |
| Transportation |
|
|
|
37,830 |
|
|
29,475 |
|
|
73,637 |
|
|
55,402 |
| Production taxes |
|
|
|
43,827 |
|
|
24,923 |
|
|
79,182 |
|
|
38,768 |
| General and administrative |
|
|
|
14,687 |
|
|
10,134 |
|
|
32,268 |
|
|
22,975 |
| Depletion, depreciation and accretion |
|
|
|
70,090 |
|
|
76,444 |
|
|
136,781 |
|
|
113,142 |
| Asset impairment |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
3,420 |
| Interest |
|
|
|
6,098 |
|
|
7,777 |
|
|
12,153 |
|
|
13,410 |
| Foreign exchange (gain)/loss |
|
|
|
(3,232) |
|
|
7,778 |
|
|
(2,345) |
|
|
7,754 |
| Transaction costs and other expense/(income) |
|
|
|
(309) |
|
|
(563) |
|
|
12,388 |
|
|
3,056 |
| |
|
|
|
252,357 |
|
|
228,127 |
|
|
510,674 |
|
|
381,248 |
| Income/(Loss) before taxes |
|
|
|
328,107 |
|
|
(56,527) |
|
|
376,132 |
|
|
(37,521) |
| Current income tax expense |
|
|
|
12,000 |
|
|
3,415 |
|
|
17,000 |
|
|
3,415 |
| Deferred income tax expense/(recovery) |
|
|
|
71,701 |
|
|
(9,009) |
|
|
81,483 |
|
|
(352) |
| Net Income/(Loss) |
|
|
$ |
244,406 |
|
$ |
(50,933) |
|
$ |
277,649 |
|
$ |
(40,584) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Unrealized gain/(loss) on foreign currency translation |
|
|
|
1,977 |
|
|
88 |
|
|
1,357 |
|
|
(719) |
| Foreign exchange gain/(loss) on net investment hedge, net of tax |
|
|
|
(14,094) |
|
|
10,178 |
|
|
(8,719) |
|
|
15,892 |
| Total Comprehensive Income/(Loss) |
|
|
$ |
232,289 |
|
$ |
(40,667) |
|
$ |
270,287 |
|
$ |
(25,411) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Net Income/(Loss) per share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Basic |
|
|
$ |
1.01 |
|
$ |
(0.20) |
|
$ |
1.15 |
|
$ |
(0.16) |
| Diluted |
|
|
$ |
0.99 |
|
$ |
(0.20) |
|
$ |
1.12 |
|
$ |
(0.16) |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
Three months ended |
|
Six months ended |
| |
|
|
June 30, |
|
June 30, |
| (US$ thousands) unaudited |
|
|
2022 |
|
2021 |
|
2022 |
|
2021 |
| Operating Activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Net income/(loss) |
|
|
$ |
244,406 |
|
$ |
(50,933) |
|
$ |
277,649 |
|
$ |
(40,584) |
| Non-cash items add/(deduct): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Depletion, depreciation and accretion |
|
|
|
70,090 |
|
|
76,444 |
|
|
136,781 |
|
|
113,142 |
| Asset impairment |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
3,420 |
| Changes in fair value of derivative instruments |
|
|
|
(91,275) |
|
|
130,280 |
|
|
42,057 |
|
|
170,638 |
| Deferred income tax expense/(recovery) |
|
|
|
71,701 |
|
|
(9,009) |
|
|
81,483 |
|
|
(352) |
| Foreign exchange (gain)/loss on debt and working capital |
|
|
|
(3,292) |
|
|
6,848 |
|
|
(2,121) |
|
|
7,005 |
| Share-based compensation and general and administrative |
|
|
|
5,634 |
|
|
(19) |
|
|
10,294 |
|
|
783 |
| Other expense |
|
|
|
(97) |
|
|
(1,917) |
|
|
12,556 |
|
|
(1,917) |
| Amortization of debt issuance costs |
|
|
|
351 |
|
|
252 |
|
|
704 |
|
|
309 |
| Translation of U.S. dollar cash held in parent company |
|
|
|
(125) |
|
|
(1,975) |
|
|
(115) |
|
|
(1,619) |
| Asset retirement obligation settlements |
|
|
|
(2,349) |
|
|
(1,155) |
|
|
(11,144) |
|
|
(6,780) |
| Changes in non-cash operating working capital |
|
|
|
(44,184) |
|
|
(38,350) |
|
|
(101,292) |
|
|
(104,917) |
| Cash flow from/(used in) operating activities |
|
|
|
250,860 |
|
|
110,466 |
|
|
446,852 |
|
|
139,128 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Financing Activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Drawings from/(repayment of) bank credit facilities |
|
|
|
48,709 |
|
|
275,000 |
|
|
(55,700) |
|
|
675,000 |
| Repayment of senior notes |
|
|
|
(79,600) |
|
|
(81,600) |
|
|
(79,600) |
|
|
(81,600) |
| Debt issuance costs |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
(1,787) |
|
|
— |
|
|
(4,621) |
| Proceeds from the issuance of shares |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
98,339 |
| Purchase of common shares under Normal Course Issuer Bid |
|
|
|
(92,928) |
|
|
— |
|
|
(130,135) |
|
|
— |
| Share-based compensation – tax withholdings settled in cash |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
(11,567) |
|
|
(3,551) |
| Dividends |
|
|
|
(9,940) |
|
|
(11,134) |
|
|
(17,858) |
|
|
(16,471) |
| Cash flow from/(used in) financing activities |
|
|
|
(133,759) |
|
|
180,479 |
|
|
(294,860) |
|
|
667,096 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Investing Activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Capital and office expenditures |
|
|
|
(115,040) |
|
|
(75,202) |
|
|
(190,067) |
|
|
(115,547) |
| Bruin acquisition |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
(2,008) |
|
|
— |
|
|
(420,249) |
| Dunn County acquisition |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
(304,888) |
|
|
— |
|
|
(304,888) |
| Property and land acquisitions |
|
|
|
(1,469) |
|
|
(1,552) |
|
|
(3,410) |
|
|
(4,023) |
| Property divestments |
|
|
|
(4,462) |
|
|
(12) |
|
|
2,119 |
|
|
3,998 |
| Cash flow from/(used in) investing activities |
|
|
|
(120,971) |
|
|
(383,662) |
|
|
(191,358) |
|
|
(840,709) |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash & cash equivalents |
|
|
|
6,545 |
|
|
2,969 |
|
|
3,424 |
|
|
5,258 |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
|
2,675 |
|
|
(89,748) |
|
|
(35,942) |
|
|
(29,227) |
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
|
|
|
22,731 |
|
|
150,466 |
|
|
61,348 |
|
|
89,945 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
|
|
$ |
25,406 |
|
$ |
60,718 |
|
$ |
25,406 |
|
$ |
60,718 |
About Enerplus
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gas exploration and production company focused on creating long-term value for its shareholders through a disciplined, returns-based capital
allocation strategy and a commitment to safe, responsible operations. For more information, visit the Company's website at www.enerplus.com.
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NOTICE REGARDING INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS NEWS RELEASE
Currency and Accounting Principles
All amounts in this news release are stated in
U.S. dollars unless otherwise specified. All financial information in this news release has been prepared and presented in accordance
with U.S. GAAP, except as noted below under "Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures".
Barrels of Oil Equivalent
This news release contains references to "BOE"
(barrels of oil equivalent), "MBOE" (one thousand barrels of oil equivalent), and "MMBOE" (one million barrels of
oil equivalent). Enerplus has adopted the standard of six thousand cubic feet of gas to one barrel of oil (6 Mcf: 1 bbl) when converting
natural gas to BOEs. BOE, MBOE and MMBOE may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. The foregoing conversion ratios
are based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and do not represent a value equivalency at
the wellhead. Given that the value ratio based on the current price of oil as compared to natural gas is significantly different from
the energy equivalent of 6:1, utilizing a conversion on a 6:1 basis may be misleading.
Basis of Presentation
All production volumes presented in this news release
are reported on a "net" basis (the Company's working interest share after deduction of royalty obligations, plus the Company's
royalty interests), unless expressly indicated that it is being presented on a "gross" basis. Previously, the Company presented
production volumes on a "company interest" basis, which was calculated as its working interest share before deduction of royalties
plus the Company's royalty interests. With these changes, production volumes presented by the Company on a "net" basis are expected
to be lower than those presented historically.
All references to "liquids" in this news
release include light and medium crude oil, heavy oil and tight oil (all together referred to as "crude oil") and NGLs on a
combined basis. All references to "natural gas" in this news release include conventional natural gas and shale gas on a combined
basis.
Readers are urged to review the 2021 annual MD&A
and financial statements filed on SEDAR and as part of our Form 40-F on EDGAR concurrently with this news release for more complete disclosure
on our operations.
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION AND STATEMENTS
This news release contains certain forward-looking
information and statements ("forward-looking information") within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The use of any
of the words "expect", "anticipate", "continue", "estimate", "guidance", "ongoing",
"may", "will", "project", "plans", "budget", "strategy" and similar expressions
are intended to identify forward-looking information. In particular, but without limiting the foregoing, this news release contains forward-looking
information pertaining to the following: the recently announced sale of certain assets in Canada and the expected impact thereof on Enerplus'
operations, financial results and five year outlook; updated 2022 production guidance; capital spending guidance and expected capital
spending levels in 2022 and future years; expectations regarding free cash flow generation and reinvestment rates; expected operating
strategy in 2022 and expectations regarding our drilling program and well costs; 2022 average production volumes and the anticipated production
mix; the proportion of our anticipated oil and gas production that is hedged and the expected effectiveness of such hedges in protecting
our cash flow from operating activities and adjusted funds flow; oil and natural gas prices and differentials and expectations regarding
the market environment and our commodity risk management program in 2022; updated and existing 2022 Bakken and Marcellus differential
guidance; expectations regarding realized oil and natural gas prices; expected operating, transportation and cash G&A expenses and
tax expenses and updated 2022 guidance with respect thereto; expectations regarding return of cash to our shareholders, and timing thereof;
expectations regarding increases to dividends and timing thereof; expectations regarding funding of return of cash and dividends from
free cash flow; expectations regarding renewal of our normal course issuer bid, including timing and size thereof; and our five year outlook.
The forward-looking information contained in this
news release reflects several material factors and expectations and assumptions of Enerplus including, without limitation: that we will
conduct our operations and achieve results of operations as anticipated; that Enerplus will realize the expected impact of the recently
announced sale of certain assets in Canada; the continued operation of the Dakota Access Pipeline; that our development plans will achieve
the expected results; that lack of adequate infrastructure will not result in curtailment of production and/or reduced realized prices
beyond our current expectations; current and anticipated commodity prices, differentials and cost assumptions; the general continuance
of current or, where applicable, assumed industry conditions, the impact of inflation, weather conditions, storage fundamentals and expectations
regarding the duration and overall impact of COVID-19; the continuation of assumed tax, royalty and regulatory regimes; the accuracy of
the estimates of our reserve and contingent resource volumes; the continued availability of adequate debt and/or equity financing and
adjusted funds flow to fund our capital, operating and working capital requirements, and dividend payments as needed; the ability to fund
expected returns of cash and increased dividends from free cash flow as expected and discussed in this news release and the ability to
execute our share repurchase program as currently expected and in compliance with applicable Canadian and US rules; our ability to comply
with our debt covenants; the availability of third party services; expected transportation expenses; the extent of our liabilities; and
the availability of technology and process to achieve environmental targets. In addition, our 2022 guidance described in this news release
is based on rest of year commodity prices of: $90.00/bbl WTI and $6.50/Mcf NYMEX and a CDN/USD exchange rate of 0.78. Enerplus believes
the material factors, expectations and assumptions reflected in the forward-looking information are reasonable but no assurance can be
given that these factors, expectations and assumptions will prove to be correct. Current conditions, economic and otherwise, render assumptions,
although reasonable when made, subject to increased uncertainty.
The forward-looking information included in this
news release is not a guarantee of future performance and should not be unduly relied upon. Such information involves known and unknown
risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking
information including, without limitation: continued instability, or further deterioration, in global economic and market environment,
including from COVID-19, inflation and/or the Ukraine/Russia conflict and heightened geopolitical risks; decreases in commodity prices
or volatility in commodity prices; changes in realized prices of Enerplus' products from those currently anticipated; changes in the demand
for or supply of our products; unanticipated operating results, results from our capital spending activities or production declines; legal
proceedings or other events inhibiting or preventing operation of the Dakota Access Pipeline; curtailment of our production due to low
realized prices or lack of adequate infrastructure; changes in tax or environmental laws, royalty rates or other regulatory matters; changes
in our capital plans or by third party operators of our properties; increased debt levels or debt service requirements; inability to comply
with debt covenants under our bank credit facilities and/or outstanding senior notes; inaccurate estimation of our oil and gas reserve
and contingent resource volumes; limited, unfavourable or a lack of access to capital markets; increased costs; a lack of adequate insurance
coverage; the impact of competitors; reliance on industry partners and third party service providers; changes in law or government programs
or policies in Canada or the United States; failure to complete the recently announced sale of certain assets in Canada; and certain other
risks detailed from time to time in our public disclosure documents (including, without limitation, those risks identified in our first
quarter 2022 MD&A, our annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2021, our 2021 annual MD&A and Form 40-F as at
December 31, 2021) which are available at www.sedar.com, www.sec.gov and through Enerplus' website at www.enerplus.com.
The forward-looking information contained in this
news release speaks only as of the date of this news release. Enerplus does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise
any forward-looking information contained herein, except as required by applicable laws.
NON-GAAP AND OTHER FINANCIAL MEASURES
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This news release includes references to certain non-GAAP
financial measures and non-GAAP ratios used by the Company to evaluate its financial performance, financial position or cash flow. Non-GAAP
financial measures are financial measures disclosed by a company that (a) depict historical or expected future financial performance,
financial position or cash flow of a company, (b) with respect to their composition, exclude amounts that are included in, or include
amounts that are excluded from, the composition of the most directly comparable financial measure disclosed in the primary financial statements
of the company, (c) are not disclosed in the financial statements of the company and (d) are not a ratio, fraction, percentage or similar
representation. Non-GAAP ratios are financial measures disclosed by a company that are in the form of a ratio, fraction, percentage or
similar representation that has a non-GAAP financial measure as one or more of its components, and that are not disclosed in the financial
statements of the company.
These non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP ratios
do not have standardized meanings or definitions as prescribed by U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable with the calculation of similar
financial measures by other entities. For each measure, we have indicated the composition of the measure, identified the GAAP equivalency
to the extent one exists, provided comparative detail where appropriate, indicated the reconciliation of the measure to the mostly directly
comparable GAAP financial measure and provided details on the usefulness of the measure for the reader. These non-GAAP financial measures
and non-GAAP ratios should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance
with GAAP.
"Adjusted net income/(loss)" and
"Adjusted net income/(loss) per share (diluted)" are used by Enerplus and are useful to investors and securities analysts
in evaluating the financial performance of the company by adjusting for certain unrealized items and other items that the company considers
appropriate to adjust given their irregular nature. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is net income/(loss). No income tax rate
adjustments or valuation allowances on deferred taxes were recorded for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021. Adjusted net income
per share is calculated using adjusted net income, as reconciled below, divided by the number of common shares outstanding on a diluted
basis during the applicable period as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The calculation follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Three months ended
June 30, |
|
| ($ millions) |
|
2022 |
|
2021 |
|
| Net income/(loss) |
|
$ |
244.4 |
|
$ |
(50.9) |
|
| Unrealized commodity derivative instrument (gain)/loss |
|
|
(91.3) |
|
|
130.3 |
|
| Asset impairment |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
| Other expense related to investing activities |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
| Unrealized foreign exchange (gain)/loss |
|
|
(3.3) |
|
|
6.8 |
|
| Tax effect on above items |
|
|
22.5 |
|
|
(31.5) |
|
| Adjusted net income/(loss) |
|
$ |
172.3 |
|
$ |
54.7 |
|
| Adjusted net income/(loss) per share (diluted) |
|
$ |
0.70 |
|
$ |
0.21 |
|
"Free cash flow" is used by Enerplus
and is useful to investors and securities analysts in analyzing operating and financial performance, leverage and liquidity. Free cash
flow is calculated as adjusted funds flow minus capital spending. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is cash flow from operating
activities
| |
Three months ended
June 30, |
| ($ millions) |
2022 |
|
2021 |
| Cash flow from/(used in) operating activities |
$ |
250.9 |
|
$ |
110.5 |
| Asset retirement obligation settlements |
|
2.3 |
|
|
1.2 |
| Changes in non-cash operating working capital |
|
44.2 |
|
|
38.3 |
| Adjusted funds flow |
$ |
297.4 |
|
$ |
150.0 |
| Capital spending |
|
(132.9) |
|
|
(105.9) |
| Free cash flow |
$ |
164.5 |
|
$ |
44.1 |
Other Financial Measures
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT MEASURES
Capital management measures are financial measures
disclosed by a company that (a) are intended to enable an individual to evaluate a company's objectives, policies and processes for managing
the company's capital, (b) are not a component of a line item disclosed in the primary financial statements of the company, (c) are disclosed
in the notes to the financial statements of the company, and (d) are not disclosed in the primary financial statements of the company.
The following section provides an explanation of the composition of those capital management measures if not previously provided:
"Adjusted funds flow" is used
by Enerplus and is useful to investors and securities analysts, in analyzing operating and financial performance, leverage and liquidity.
The most directly comparable GAAP measure is cash flow from operating activities. Adjusted funds flow is calculated as cash flow from
operating activities before asset retirement obligation expenditures and changes in non-cash operating working capital.
"Net Debt" is calculated as
current and long-term debt associated with senior notes plus any outstanding Bank Credit Facilities balances, less cash and cash equivalents.
"Net debt" is useful to investors and securities analysts in analyzing financial liquidity and Enerplus considers net debt to
be a key measure of capital management. For further details, see Note 8 to the Interim Financial Statements.
"Net debt to adjusted funds flow ratio" is
used by Enerplus and is useful to investors and securities analysts in analyzing leverage and liquidity. The net debt to adjusted funds
flow ratio is calculated as net debt divided by a trailing twelve months of adjusted funds flow. There is no directly comparable
GAAP equivalent for this measure, and it is not equivalent to any of our debt covenants.
SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL MEASURES
Supplementary financial measures are financial measures
disclosed by a company that (a) are, or are intended to be, disclosed on a periodic basis to depict the historical or expected future
financial performance, financial position or cash flow of a company, (b) are not disclosed in the financial statements of the company,
(c) are not non-GAAP financial measures, and (d) are not non-GAAP ratios. The following section provides an explanation of the composition
of those supplementary financial measures if not previously provided:
"Capital spending" Capital and office
expenditures, excluding other capital assets/office capital and property and land acquisitions and divestments.
"Cash general and administrative expenses"
or "Cash G&A expenses" General and administrative expenses that are settled through cash payout, as opposed to expenses
that relate to accretion or other non-cash allocations that are recorded as part of general and administrative expenses.
"Cash share-based compensation" or "Cash
SBC expenses" Share-based compensation that is settled by way of cash payout, as opposed to equity settled.
"Reinvestment rate" Comparing
the amount of our capital spending as compared to adjusted funds flow (as a percentage).
Electronic copies of Enerplus' second quarter 2022
and annual 2021 Financial Statements and associated MD&As, along with other public information including investor presentations, are
or will be available on the Company's website at www.enerplus.com. For further information, please contact Investor Relations at 1-800-319-6462
or email investorrelations@enerplus.com.
SOURCE Enerplus Corporation
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