UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): November 5, 2015
WHITING USA TRUST II
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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001-35459 |
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38-7012326 |
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) |
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(IRS Employer
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The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., Trustee
Global Corporate Trust
919 Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78701
(Address of principal executive offices, including ZIP code)
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (512)236-6599
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former
name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the
registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 C.F.R. §230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 C.F.R. §240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 C.F.R. §240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 C.F.R. §240.13e-4(c)) |
ITEM 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
Attached as Exhibit 99.1 is a press release issued on behalf of the Registrant. The information furnished is not deemed
filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is not subject to the liabilities of that section and is not deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended.
ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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99.1 Press Release dated November 5, 2015. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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Whiting USA Trust II |
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By: |
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The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee |
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By: |
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/s/ Mike Ulrich |
Name: |
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Mike Ulrich |
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Vice President |
Date: November 5, 2015
Exhibit Index
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Exhibit Number |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated November 5, 2015. |
Exhibit 99.1
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WHITING USA TRUST II
The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee |
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News Release |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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WHITING USA TRUST II ANNOUNCES TRUST QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTION
Austin, Texas, November 5, 2015 Whiting USA Trust II (NYSE Symbol WHZ) announced the fourth Trust distribution in 2015,
which relates to net profits generated during the third quarterly payment period of 2015. Unitholders of record on November 19, 2015 will receive a distribution of $0.010003 per unit, which is payable on or before November 30, 2015.
As of the date of this press release, 99.9% of the Trusts total 18,400,000 units outstanding were held by Cede & Co. (The
Depository Trust Corporations nominee) as the official unitholder of record. The November 19, 2015 record date as it relates to this distribution is only applicable to unitholders of record such as Cede & Co., and the ex-date, as
set by the New York Stock Exchange, actually determines which street name holders will be eligible to receive the distribution.
Sales volumes, net
profits and selected performance metrics for the quarterly payment period were:
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Sales volumes: |
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Oil (Bbl)(1) |
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276,116 |
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Natural gas (Mcf)(2) |
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388,487 |
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Total (BOE) |
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340,864 |
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Gross proceeds: |
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Oil sales(1) |
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10,867,136 |
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Natural gas sales(2) |
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975,849 |
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Total gross proceeds |
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11,842,985 |
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Costs: |
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Lease operating expenses |
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$ |
9,530,429 |
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Production taxes |
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579,668 |
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Development costs |
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1,424,902 |
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Cash settlements on commodity derivatives(3) |
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- |
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Total costs |
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$ |
11,534,999 |
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Net profits |
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$ |
307,986 |
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Percentage allocable to Trusts Net Profits Interest |
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90% |
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Total cash available for the Trust |
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277,187 |
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Provision for estimated Trust expenses |
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(90,000) |
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Montana state income taxes withheld |
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(3,129) |
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Net cash proceeds available for distribution |
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$ |
184,058 |
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Trust units outstanding |
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18,400,000 |
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Cash distribution per Trust unit |
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0.010003 |
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Selected performance metrics: |
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Crude oil average realized price (per Bbl)(1) |
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39.36 |
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Natural gas average realized price (per Mcf) |
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2.51 |
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Lease operating expenses (per BOE) |
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27.96 |
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Production tax rate (percent of total gross proceeds) |
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4.9% |
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(1) |
Oil includes natural gas liquids. |
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(2) |
The Trusts natural gas wells have experienced a production decline rate of 17% year to date. |
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(3) |
All costless collar hedge contracts terminated as of December 31, 2014 (which hedging effects extended through the quarterly payment period covered
by the February 2015 distribution to unitholders), and no additional hedges are allowed to be placed on Trust assets. Thus, there will be no further cash settlements on commodity hedges, and the Trust therefore has increased exposure to oil and
natural gas price volatility. |
The Trusts net profits interest represents the right to receive 90% of the net
proceeds from Whiting Petroleum Corporations interests in certain existing oil and natural gas properties located primarily in the Rocky Mountains, Permian Basin, Gulf Coast and Mid-Continent regions of the United States.
The net profits interest will terminate on the later to occur of (1) December 31, 2021, or (2) the time when 11.79 MMBOE (10.61 MMBOE to the
90% net profits interest) have been produced from the underlying properties and sold, and the Trust will soon thereafter wind up its affairs and terminate, after which it will pay no further distributions. Consequently, the market price of the Trust
units will decline to zero around or shortly after the net profits interest termination date, which is estimated to be December 31, 2021 based on the Trusts year-end 2014 reserve report. As described in the Trusts public filings, since
the assets of the Trust are depleting assets, a portion of each cash distribution paid on the Trust units should be considered by investors as a return of capital, with the remainder being considered as a return on investment.
As of September 30, 2015, on a cumulative accrual basis, 5.51 MMBOE (52%) of the Trusts total 10.61 MMBOE have been produced and sold.
Based on the Trusts reserve report for the underlying properties as of December 31, 2014, the Trusts 10.61 MMBOE are projected to be produced from the underlying properties prior to December 31, 2021, and the net profits interest would
therefore terminate on December 31, 2021. The year-end reserve report reflects an expected annualized decline rate of approximately 8.0% between 2015 and 2021. However, the Trusts year-end reserve report is derived from NYMEX oil and gas
prices of $94.99 per Bbl and $4.35 per Mcf pursuant to current SEC and FASB guidelines, whereas the quoted NYMEX prices for oil and gas on November 3, 2015 were $47.90 per Bbl and $2.25 per Mcf. Lower oil and gas prices are likely to cause a
reduction in the amount of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids that is economic to produce from the underlying properties which may extend the length of time required to produce 11.79 MMBOE (10.61 MMBOE to the 90% net profits interest).
Additionally, cash distributions to unitholders may decline at a faster rate than the rate of production due to industry specific risks and uncertainties such as i) commodity price declines, ii) fixed and semi-variable costs not decreasing as fast
as production volumes or iii) expected future development being delayed, reduced or cancelled.
This press release contains
forward-looking statements, including all statements made in this press release other than statements of historical fact. No assurances can be given that such statements will prove to be correct. The announced distributable amount is based, in part,
on the amount of cash received or expected to be received by the Trust from Whiting Petroleum Corporation pursuant to the net profits interest with respect to the relevant quarterly period. Any differences in actual cash receipts by the Trust could
affect this distributable amount. Additionally, the estimated time when the market price of the Trust units should decline to zero is based on the economic rights of the Trust units. The trading price of the Trust units is affected by factors
outside of the control of the Trust or Whiting, including actions of market participants, among others. Other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include expenses of the Trust, fluctuations in oil and natural gas
prices, uncertainty of estimates of oil and natural gas reserves and production, the timing of any such production, risks inherent in the operation, production and development of oil and gas properties, and future production and development costs.
Statements made in this press release are qualified by the cautionary statements made in this press release. The Trustee does not intend, and assumes no obligation, to update any of the statements included in this press release.
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Contact: |
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Whiting USA Trust II |
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The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee |
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Mike Ulrich |
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(512) 236-6599 |
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919 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701 |
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http://WhitingWHZ.investorhq.businesswire.com/ |
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