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Parex Resources Inc. ("Parex" or the "Company") (TSX:PXT), a company focused on
Colombian oil exploration and production, is pleased to announce financial and
operating results for the three months ("Third Quarter" or "Q3") ended September
30, 2013. An update on current field activities and the Company's drilling
schedule are also provided below. All amounts herein are in United States
dollars unless otherwise stated.
Third Quarter Highlights:
-- Achieved quarterly oil production of 16,199 bopd, an increase of 5% over
the second quarter of 2013 and a 49% increase from the comparative
period;
-- Realized Brent referenced sales price of $106.41/bbl and an operating
netback of $63.88/bbl;
-- Generated funds flow from operations of $68.2 million ($0.63 per share
basic) as compared to $65.6 million ($0.61 per share basic) for the
previous quarter and $0.39 per share basic in the comparative period;
-- Net loss of $28.0 million was a result of recording a $37.6 million non-
cash impairment in respect of the relinquishment of the Central Range
blocks in Trinidad;
-- Participated in drilling 6 gross wells(1) (2.85 net) in Colombia,
resulting in 5 oil wells and 1 untested well. Capital expenditures were
$49.9 million; and
-- Expanded our Colombian Llanos exploration acreage. To date in 2013,
we've added to our land position by 470,000 net acres and expanded our
inventory portfolio through 6 transactions(2). During the Third Quarter
we signed:
-- LLA-24 farm-in for 70% working interest and operatorship; and
-- LLA-26 acquisition of 80% working interest and operatorship.
Highlights(1)
Three Months Three Months
ended September 30, ended June 30,
2013 2012 2013
Operational
Average daily production
Oil (bopd) 16,199 10,874 15,463
Average daily sales
Oil (bopd) 16,041 10,833 16,325
Oil Inventory - end of period
(barrels) 146,588 139,100 134,636
Operating netback ($/bbl)
Reference Price - Brent 110.22 109.63 102.56
Oil revenue 106.41 107.53 99.34
Royalties (13.75) (8.07) (13.65)
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Net revenue 92.66 99.46 85.69
Production expense (10.06) (9.27) (9.19)
Transportation expense (18.72) (19.62) (18.28)
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Operating netback 63.88 70.57 58.22
Financial ($000s except per
share amounts)
Oil and natural gas revenue 157,043 130,824 147,585
Net income (27,965) 7,538 7,632
Per share - basic (0.26) 0.07 0.07
Adjusted Net income (2) (23,940) 7,490 5,988
Per share - basic (0.22) 0.07 0.06
Funds flow from operations 68,241 42,012 65,638
Per share - basic 0.63 0.39 0.61
Capital expenditure(3) 49,962 50,902 77,921
Total assets 820,827 789,546 824,276
Working capital (deficit)
surplus 18,801 (9,014) 8,630
Convertible debentures(4) 66,898 65,251 64,338
Long-term debt (5) 18,500 - 27,400
Outstanding shares (end of
period) (000s)
Basic 108,285 108,422 108,416
Diluted(6) 112,798 109,340 110,902
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(1) The table above contains Non-GAAP measures. See "Non-GAAP Terms" for
further discussion.
(2) Net income has been adjusted for the International Financial Reporting
Standards ("IFRS") accounting effects of changes in the derivative
financial liability related to the convertible debenture. Management
considers adjusted net income a better measure of the Company's
financial performance.
(3) For the three months ended June 30, 2013, the Cabrestero Block
acquisition of 50% working interest for approximately $12.5 million is
included.
(4) Face value of the convertible debenture is Cdn$85 million with a
conversion price of Cdn$10.15 per share.
(5) Borrowing limit currently set at $100 million.
(6) Diluted shares as stated include the effects of common shares and in-
the-money stock options outstanding at the period-end. The September
30, 2013 closing stock price was Cdn$5.83 per share.
Third Quarter Financial Summary
For the Third quarter of 2013, sales volumes averaged 16,041 bopd (net working
interest before royalty) and the average realized sales price in Colombia was
$106.41 per barrel, generating an operating netback of $63.88 per barrel.
Operating plus transportation unit costs were $28.78/bbl compared to $27.47/bbl
in the previous quarter. Compared to the previous quarter, production expenses
of $10.06/bbl increased by $0.87/bbl, primarily driven by a $2.97/bbl increase
in non-operated production expenses.
Funds flow from operations in the Third Quarter of 2013 of $68.2 million ($0.63
per share basic) included a net increase of 11,952 barrels of crude oil
inventory. For the period of January 1-September 30, 2013 funds flow from
operations were $194.1 million.
The Company's capital expenditures were $49.9 million in the Third Quarter, of
which $49.8 million was related to Colombia. Capital expenditures included $2.6
million to complete the LLA-32 and LLA-34 3D seismic program, $38.7 million for
drilling and completions and $7.7 million for facilities at the Las Maracas and
Tua fields. For the period of January 1-September 30, 2013 capital expenditures
were $175.1 million.
Working capital surplus at period end was $18.8 million, including $26.3 million
in cash compared to a working capital surplus of $8.6 million in the previous
quarter. Working capital also reflects the Company's 146,588 bbls of crude oil
inventory valued at cost. The Company had bank debt of $18.5 million on a
current available facility of $100 million. Net debt, defined as working capital
less bank debt, has improved by $22.0 million from December 31, 2012 to
September 30, 2013.
Copies of the Company's consolidated financial statements and the related
Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") have been filed with Canadian
securities regulatory authorities and will be made available under the Company's
profile at www.sedar.com and on the Company's website at www.parexresources.com.
Operations Update
La Casona (Operated, El Eden Block WI 60%): La Casona-2 appraisal was drilled
600 meters away from La Casona-1 and has been rig released. A work-over rig is
being mobilized to test the Mirador Formation, which was untested in the La
Casona-1 well.
The long-term test production facility for the La Casona-1 well, which includes
gas compression and sales, was commissioned following the demobilization of the
La-Casona-2 drilling rig. Over the next week, we expect the La Casona-1
production to commence.
La Guira (Operated, Los Ocarros Block WI 50%) The La Guira-1 exploration well
was spud on October 9, 2013, drilled to a total depth of 12,500 feet and
drilling rig released to completion operations on October 22, 2013. The drilling
rig is being mobilized to the Akira field.
The La Guira-1 exploration well encountered 11 feet of net pay in the Mirador
Formation which was flow tested on a fully open choke for a period of 24.5
hours. The well started producing under natural flow at rates of approximately
1,000 bopd of light 37.5 degree API oil with an initial water cut of 20% which
increased to more than 50% by the end of the test when the well ceased to flow
naturally. A total of 206 bbls of oil and 162 bbls of water were produced during
the test for an average oil rate of 202 bopd. The Gacheta Formation was also
flow tested and produced non-commercial amounts of hydrocarbons.
An electric submersible pump was installed in La Guira-1 and Parex expects to
build a flow line from the well to the Las Maracas treatment plant to allow for
long term testing and production of the discovery. The La Guira field is located
approximately 7 kilometers to the south of the Las Maracas Field.
Tigana (Non-Operated, LLA-34 WI 45%) The Tigana-1 exploration well on Block
LLA-34 was spud on September 9, 2013. The Tigana Sur-1 exploratory well, the
adjacent structural prospect located 1,200 meters from Tigana-1, was spud on
October 1, 2013. Each well has been cased and we expect to test the Mirador and
Guadalupe formations in both wells.
Drilling Schedule
Parex currently has a catalyst rich program entering the dry season in the
Llanos Basin. A summary of the current drilling/testing program plus the
immediately following locations is provided below:
# Prospect Block Timing / Status
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1 Rumi-1 El Eden Drilling
2 Adalia-3 LLA-30 Mobilizing rig
3 Adalia-2 LLA-30 Spud following Adalia-3
4 La Casona-2 El Eden Preparing to Test
5 Akira-5 Cabrestero Mobilizing rig
6 Akira-6 Cabrestero Spud following Akira-5
7 Tigana-1 & Tigana Sur-1 LLA-34 Preparing to Test
8 Aruco-1 LLA-34 Mobilizing rig
9 Tua-6 LLA-34 Spud following Aruco
10 Celtis-1 LLA-40 Spud following Adalia-2
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For the fourth quarter of 2013, Parex plans to drill approximately (gross) 3
exploration prospects and 5 appraisal/development wells, all in Colombia.
To view a regional map of Parex' current Colombian land holdings, click on the
link: http://parexresources.com/sites/default/files/PXTLand.pdf
2013 Outlook
We expect production for the fourth quarter of 2013 to be 16,800 bopd and full
year 2013 production therefore to be approximately 15,700 bopd, which would be a
38% increase over the 2012 average production of 11,407 bopd (2011 5,345 bopd).
Parex' original 2013 production guidance (January 8, 2013) was 14,000-14,500
bopd and was subsequently increased (July 9, 2013) to 15,000-15,500 bopd.
Capital expenditures for 2013 are estimated to range between $225 million to
$235 million, dependent upon the timing of year end capital activity. We expect
that for 2013, funds flow from operations will be in excess of capital
expenditures.
2014 Guidance Timing
We expect to provide our 2014 guidance pre-market November 18, 2013.
Q3 Conference Call Information
Parex will host a conference call to discuss these results on Thursday November
14, 2013 beginning at 9:30 am MT. To participate in the call, dial
1-866-696-5910, pass code: 8740503.
The live audio will be carried at: http://bell.media-server.com/m/p/qa942i6f
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell securities, nor is it a
solicitation of an offer to buy securities, in any jurisdiction.
Non-GAAP Terms
Funds flow used in, or from operations, working capital, adjusted net income,
operating netback per barrel and net debt may from time to time be used by the
Company, but do not have any standardized meaning under IFRS and may not be
comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Funds flow used in,
or from operations includes all cash generated from operating activities and is
calculated before changes in non-cash working capital. Funds flow used in, or
from operations is reconciled with net earnings in the consolidated statements
of cash flows. Funds flow per share is calculated by dividing funds flow used
in, or from operations by the weighted average number of shares outstanding.
Working capital includes current assets less current liabilities but may not
include the change in non-cash working capital from one period to the next.
Adjusted net income is determined by adding back any losses or deducting any
gains associated with the Company's derivative financial liability. Operating
netback per barrel equals sales revenue, less royalties, production expense and
transportation expense, divided by total equivalent sales volume. Total net debt
is a non-GAAP measure defined as the sum of working capital less the convertible
debentures (excluding the derivative financial liability associated with the
convertible debentures). Diluted shares include common shares plus in-the-money
stock options based on the period end common share price. Management uses these
non-GAAP measures for its own performance measurement and to provide
shareholders and investors with additional measurements of the Company's
efficiency and its ability to fund a portion of its future growth expenditures.
Advisory on Forward Looking Statements
Certain information regarding Parex set forth in this document contains
forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and
uncertainties. The use of any of the words "plan", "expect", "prospective",
"project", "intend", "believe", "should", "anticipate", "estimate" or other
similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will"
occur are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements
represent Parex's internal projections, estimates or beliefs concerning, among
other things, future growth, results of operations, production, future capital
and other expenditures (including the amount, nature and sources of funding
thereof), competitive advantages, plans for and results of drilling activity,
environmental matters, business prospects and opportunities. These statements
are only predictions and actual events or results may differ materially.
Although the Company's management believes that the expectations reflected in
the forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future
results, levels of activity, performance or achievement since such expectations
are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political
and social uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors could cause Parex'
actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any
forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, Parex.
In particular, forward-looking statements contained in this document include,
but are not limited to, expected impairment of exploration and evaluation assets
to be recognized in Parex' third quarter financial statements; the focus of the
Company's operations in Colombia; financial and business prospects; and
activities and capital expenditures to be undertaken in various areas.
Additional information on these and other factors that could effect Parex's
operations and financial results are included in reports on file with Canadian
securities regulatory authorities and may be accessed through the SEDAR website
(www.sedar.com).
Although the forward-looking statements contained in this document are based
upon assumptions which Management believes to be reasonable, the Company cannot
assure investors that actual results will be consistent with these
forward-looking statements. With respect to forward-looking statements contained
in this document, Parex has made assumptions regarding: current commodity prices
and royalty regimes; availability of skilled labour; timing and amount of
capital expenditures; future exchange rates; the price of oil; the impact of
increasing competition; conditions in general economic and financial markets;
availability of drilling and related equipment; effects of regulation by
governmental agencies; royalty rates, future operating costs; that the Company
will have sufficient cash flow, debt or equity sources or other financial
resources required to fund its capital and operating expenditures and
requirements as needed; that the Company's conduct and results of operations
will be consistent with its expectations; that the Company will have the ability
to develop the Company's oil properties in the manner currently contemplated;
that the estimates of the Company's reserves volumes and the assumptions related
thereto (including commodity prices and development costs) are accurate in all
material respects; and other matters.
Management has included the above summary of assumptions and risks related to
forward-looking information provided in this document in order to provide
shareholders with a more complete perspective on Parex's current and future
operations and such information may not be appropriate for other purposes.
Parex's actual results, performance or achievement could differ materially from
those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements and,
accordingly, no assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the
forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do, what
benefits Parex will derive. These forward-looking statements are made as of the
date of this document and Parex disclaims any intent or obligation to update
publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable
securities laws.
Any references in this press release to test production rates are useful in
confirming the presence of hydrocarbons, however, such rates are not
determinative of the rates at which such wells will commence production and
decline thereafter. These test results are not necessarily indicative of
long-term performance or ultimate recovery. Readers are cautioned not to place
reliance on such rates in calculating the aggregate production for the Company.
The TSX has not received and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or
accuracy of this news release.
(1) Oil wells: Las Maracas-10 (temporarily suspended), Las Maracas-11
(producing), Las Maracas-12 (temporarily suspended), Tarotaro-3 (producing),
Tarotaro-5 (producing); Untested well: Tigana-1.
(2) Cabrestero Acquisition, VMM-11 Farm-in, LLA-24 Farm-in, LLA-26 Acquisition,
Morpho Acquisition, Cebucan Acquisition.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Parex Resources Inc.
Mike Kruchten
Vice President, Corporate Planning & Investor Relations
(403) 517-1733
Investor.relations@parexresources.com
www.parexresources.com
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