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PetroQuest Energy Announces Second Quarter Results And Updates Operations
LAFAYETTE, La., Aug. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- PetroQuest Energy, Inc. (NYSE: PQ) today announced results for the second quarter of 2014. The following compares certain second quarter 2014 metrics to those of the second quarter of 2013, highlighting the Company's continued growth driven by its successful drilling programs in Oklahoma and Texas, its acquisition of certain Gulf of Mexico assets in July 2013 ("Gulf of Mexico Acquisition") and stronger natural gas prices:
- Oil production increased 99%
- NGL production increased 32% (up 47% from first quarter 2014)
- Net income increased 162%
- Fourth consecutive quarter of discretionary cash flow growth; increased 77%
- Oil and gas revenues up 59%
Net income available to common stockholders for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 was $9,592,000, or $0.15 per share, compared to second quarter 2013 net income available to common stockholders of $3,662,000, or $0.06 per share. For the first six months of 2014, the Company reported net income available to common stockholders of $19,635,000, or $0.30 per share, compared to net income available to common stockholders of $6,269,000, or $0.10 per share, for the 2013 period.
Discretionary cash flow for the second quarter of 2014 was $35,153,000, as compared to $19,809,000 for the comparable 2013 period. For the first six months of 2014, discretionary cash flow was $69,641,000, as compared to discretionary cash flow of $38,441,000 for the first six months of 2013. See the attached schedule for a reconciliation of net cash flow provided by operating activities to discretionary cash flow.
Production for the second quarter of 2014 was 10.7 Bcfe, compared to 8.7 Bcfe for the comparable period of 2013. For the first six months of 2014, production was 20.5 Bcfe, compared to 16.9 Bcfe for the comparable period of 2013. Oil and NGL volumes made up approximately 28% of second quarter 2014 production as compared to 22% in the second quarter of 2013.
Stated on an Mcfe basis, unit prices including the effects of hedges for the second quarter of 2014 were $5.64 per Mcfe, as compared to $4.39 per Mcfe in the second quarter of 2013. For the first six months of 2014, unit prices including the effects of hedges, were $5.88 per Mcfe, as compared to $4.37 per Mcfe for the first six months of 2013. Oil and gas sales during the second quarter of 2014 were $60,581,000, as compared to $38,076,000 in the second quarter of 2013. For the first six months of 2014, oil and gas sales were $120,547,000 compared to oil and gas sales of $74,052,000 for the first six months of 2013.
Lease operating expenses ("LOE") for the second quarter of 2014 increased to $12,168,000, as compared to $8,837,000 in the second quarter of 2013. LOE per Mcfe was $1.13 for the second quarter of 2014, as compared to $1.02 in the second quarter of 2013. For the first six months of 2014, lease operating expenses increased to $1.19 per Mcfe from $1.10 per Mcfe in the comparable period of 2013. The increase in per unit lease operating expenses is primarily due to an increase in expensed workovers during the 2014 periods as compared to the 2013 periods.
Depreciation, depletion and amortization ("DD&A") on oil and gas properties for the second quarter of 2014 was $1.99 per Mcfe, as compared to $1.64 per Mcfe in the second quarter of 2013. For the first six months of 2014, DD&A on oil and gas properties was $2.02 per Mcfe compared to $1.59 per Mcfe for the comparable period of 2013. The increase in the per unit DD&A rate is primarily the result of the Gulf of Mexico Acquisition, which had a higher cost per unit as compared to our overall amortization base.
Interest expense for the second quarter of 2014 increased to $7,380,000, as compared to $3,116,000 in the second quarter of 2013. For the first six months of 2014, interest expense was $15,016,000, compared to $5,980,000 for the comparable period of 2013. The increase in interest expense was primarily the result of the issuance of $200 million of 10% senior notes due 2017 in July 2013 to finance the Gulf of Mexico Acquisition.
General and administrative expenses during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2014 totaled $6,467,000 and $12,709,000, respectively, as compared to expenses of $6,351,000 and $11,067,000 during the comparable 2013 periods. General and administrative expenses included non-cash share based compensation expenses of $1,327,000 and $1,240,000 during the second quarters of 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $2,716,000 and $1,796,000 for the respective six month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to the oil and gas operations of the Company for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:
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Three Months Ended June 30,
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Six Months Ended June 30,
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2014
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2013
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2014
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2013
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Production:
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Oil (Bbls)
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230,214
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115,697
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472,497
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241,420
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Gas (Mcf)
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7,695,979
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6,731,754
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14,880,109
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13,168,349
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Ngl (Mcfe)
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1,658,276
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1,256,814
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2,789,558
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2,321,461
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Total Production (Mcfe)
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10,735,539
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8,682,750
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20,504,649
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16,938,330
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Average Daily Production (Mmcfe/d)
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118.0
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95.4
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113.3
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93.6
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Sales:
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Total oil sales
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$ 23,468,058
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$ 12,024,212
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$ 47,608,714
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$ 25,168,522
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Total gas sales
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28,802,856
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20,247,600
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58,360,191
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36,970,632
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Total ngl sales
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8,310,268
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5,804,172
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14,578,674
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11,913,118
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Total oil and gas sales
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$ 60,581,182
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$ 38,075,984
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$ 120,547,579
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$ 74,052,272
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Average sales prices:
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Oil (per Bbl)
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$ 101.94
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$ 103.93
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$ 100.76
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$ 104.25
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Gas (per Mcf)
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3.74
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3.01
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3.92
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2.81
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Ngl (per Mcfe)
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5.01
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4.62
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5.23
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5.13
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Per Mcfe
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5.64
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4.39
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5.88
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4.37
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The above sales and average sales prices include decreases to revenue related to the settlement of gas hedges of ($2,170,000) and ($877,000) and oil hedges of ($672,000) and ($1,000) for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The above sales and average sales prices include decreases to revenue related to the settlement of gas hedges of ($5,139,000) and ($345,000) and oil hedges of ($1,106,000) and ($146,000) for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
The following initiates guidance for the third and fourth quarters of 2014:
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Guidance for
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Guidance for
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Description
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3rd Quarter 2014
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4th Quarter 2014
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Production volumes (MMcfe/d)
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122 - 128
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134 - 140
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Percent Gas
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72%
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71%
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Percent Oil
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11%
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11%
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Percent NGL
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17%
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18%
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Expenses:
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Lease operating expenses (per Mcfe)
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$1.10 - $1.20
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$1.05 - $1.10
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Production taxes (per Mcfe)
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$0.10 - $0.15
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$0.10 - $0.15
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Depreciation, depletion and amortization (per Mcfe)
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$1.95 - $2.05
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$1.90 - $2.00
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General and administrative (in millions) (1)
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$6.0 - $6.5
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$6.0 - $6.5
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Interest expense (in millions)
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$7.0 - $7.5
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$7.0 - $7.5
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(1) Includes non-cash stock compensation estimate of $1.2 million in each of third and fourth quarters of 2014.
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Operations Update
East Texas
The Company recently completed its PQ #13 (NRI – 75% - 4,697 foot lateral), PQ #14 (NRI – 75% - 4,622 foot lateral) and PQ #15 (NRI – 41% - 3,107 foot lateral) horizontal Cotton Valley wells. The PQ #13 well achieved a maximum 24-hour gross rate of 8,794 Mcf of gas, 583 barrels of natural gas liquids and 32 barrels of oil. The PQ #14 well achieved a maximum 24-hour gross rate of 9,810 Mcf of gas, 619 barrels of natural gas liquids and 55 barrels of oil. The PQ #15 well achieved a maximum 24-hour gross rate of 8,367 Mcf of gas and 504 barrels of natural gas liquids. In addition, the Company recently commenced completion operations on its PQ #11 (NRI– 41% - 4,402 foot lateral) well. This well is in the early stages of flowback and its maximum 24 hour rate is expected to be reported in the Company's next operations update press release.
Woodford
The Company recently established production on three new wells in its West Relay field. These three wells (average NRI – 30%) achieved an average maximum 24-hour gross rate of 4,132 Mcf of gas and 626 barrels of natural gas liquids per well. In total, the Company has now completed fourteen wells in its West Relay field which have achieved an average maximum 24-hour gross rate of 3,649 Mcf of gas and 577 barrels of natural gas liquids per well. The Company has two rigs running in the West Relay field and is currently completing a three well pad. In addition, the Company is currently planning for potential activity in its Hoss field in the fourth quarter relative to its dry gas joint venture drilling program.
Gulf Coast
At the Thunder Bayou prospect, the Company is currently drilling at approximately 5,000 feet. The prospect has a proposed total depth of 21,000 feet, which the Company expects to reach during the fourth quarter of 2014. The Company has an approximate 50% working interest in this high impact prospect.
The Company's Eagle Crest discovery recently established initial production at 492 barrels of oil and 2,312 Mcf of gas per day. The Company has an approximate 47% net revenue interest in this project.
Management Statement
"We are extremely excited about our 2014 Cotton Valley results to date, which have significantly exceeded our pre-drill expectations in terms of IP rates and estimated ultimate recoveries," said Charles T. Goodson, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President. "As a result of this performance, we are initiating efforts to begin planning a significantly more active drilling program in 2015. Additionally, ongoing execution in our Woodford and Gulf Coast basins has us positioned to continue the recent growth in all of our core basins."
About the Company
PetroQuest Energy, Inc. is an independent energy company engaged in the exploration, development, acquisition and production of oil and natural gas reserves in the Arkoma Basin, Texas, Louisiana and the shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico. PetroQuest's common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker PQ.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "project," "estimate" and similar references to future periods. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Among those risks, trends and uncertainties are our ability to integrate our acquisitions with our operations and realize the anticipated benefits from the acquisitions, any unexpected costs or delays in connection with the acquisitions, our ability to find oil and natural gas reserves that are economically recoverable, our ability to realize the anticipated benefits from the Fleetwood joint venture, the volatility of oil and natural gas prices, the uncertain economic conditions in the United States and globally, the declines in the values of our properties that have resulted in and may in the future result in additional ceiling test write-downs, our ability to replace reserves and sustain production, our estimate of the sufficiency of our existing capital sources, our ability to raise additional capital to fund cash requirements for future operations, the uncertainties involved in prospect development and property acquisitions or dispositions and in projecting future rates of production or future reserves, the timing of development expenditures and drilling of wells, hurricanes and other natural disasters, changes in laws and regulations as they relate to our operations, including our fracking operations or our operations in the Gulf of Mexico, and the operating hazards attendant to the oil and gas business. In particular, careful consideration should be given to cautionary statements made in the various reports PetroQuest has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. PetroQuest undertakes no duty to update or revise these forward-looking statements.
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PETROQUEST ENERGY, INC.
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)
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(Amounts in Thousands)
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June 30, 2014
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December 31, 2013
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ASSETS
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Current assets:
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Cash and cash equivalents
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$ 30,901
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$ 9,153
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Revenue receivable
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26,113
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26,568
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Joint interest billing receivable
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17,967
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26,556
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Derivative asset
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22
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521
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Prepaid drilling costs
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343
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477
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Other current assets
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7,532
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8,132
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Total current assets
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82,878
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71,407
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Property and equipment:
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Oil and gas properties:
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Oil and gas properties, full cost method
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2,111,889
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2,035,899
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Unevaluated oil and gas properties
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126,571
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98,387
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Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization
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(1,594,875)
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(1,553,044)
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Oil and gas properties, net
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643,585
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581,242
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Other property and equipment
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14,511
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13,993
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Accumulated depreciation of other property and equipment
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(9,571)
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(8,901)
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Total property and equipment
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648,525
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586,334
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Derivative asset
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164
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—
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Other assets, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $6,753 and $5,689, respectively
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8,017
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9,449
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Total assets
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$ 739,584
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$ 667,190
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
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Current liabilities:
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Accounts payable to vendors
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$ 42,730
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$ 47,341
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Advances from co-owners
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16,407
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969
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Oil and gas revenue payable
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35,676
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22,664
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Accrued interest and preferred stock dividend
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12,780
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12,909
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Asset retirement obligation
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2,959
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3,113
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Derivative liability
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3,840
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1,617
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Other accrued liabilities
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11,738
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8,924
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Accrued acquisition cost
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14,000
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—
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Total current liabilities
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140,130
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97,537
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Bank debt
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72,500
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75,000
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10% Senior Notes
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350,000
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350,000
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Asset retirement obligation
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46,893
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45,423
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Other long-term liability
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220
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135
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Accrued acquisition cost
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10,000
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—
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Commitments and contingencies
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|
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Stockholders' equity:
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Preferred stock, $.001 par value; authorized 5,000 shares; issued and outstanding 1,495 shares
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1
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1
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Common stock, $.001 par value; authorized 150,000 shares; issued and outstanding 64,179 and 63,664 shares, respectively
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64
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64
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Paid-in capital
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284,380
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280,711
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss
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(3,654)
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(1,096)
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Accumulated deficit
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(160,950)
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(180,585)
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Total stockholders' equity
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119,841
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99,095
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
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$ 739,584
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$ 667,190
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PETROQUEST ENERGY, INC.
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Consolidated Statements of Operations
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(unaudited)
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(Amounts in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
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Three Months Ended
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Six Months Ended
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June 30, 2014
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June 30, 2013
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June 30, 2014
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June 30, 2013
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Revenues:
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Oil and gas sales
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$ 60,581
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$ 38,076
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$ 120,547
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$ 74,052
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Expenses:
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Lease operating expenses
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12,168
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8,837
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24,426
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18,556
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Production taxes
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1,492
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1,481
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2,969
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2,509
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Depreciation, depletion and amortization
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21,702
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14,536
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42,130
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27,407
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General and administrative
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6,467
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6,351
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12,709
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11,067
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Accretion of asset retirement obligation
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708
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328
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1,499
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660
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Interest expense
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7,380
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3,116
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15,016
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5,980
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49,917
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34,649
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98,749
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66,179
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Other income:
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Other income
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215
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88
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404
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315
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Derivative income
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—
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594
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—
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157
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215
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682
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404
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472
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Income from operations
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10,879
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4,109
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22,202
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8,345
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Income tax benefit
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—
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(840)
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—
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(491)
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Net income
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10,879
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4,949
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22,202
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8,836
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Preferred stock dividend
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1,287
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1,287
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2,567
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2,567
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Income available to common stockholders
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$ 9,592
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$ 3,662
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$ 19,635
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$ 6,269
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Earnings per common share:
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Basic
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Net income per share
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$ 0.15
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$ 0.06
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$ 0.30
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$ 0.10
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Diluted
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Net income per share
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$ 0.15
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$ 0.06
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$ 0.30
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$ 0.10
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Weighted average number of common shares:
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Basic
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64,103
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62,963
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63,940
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62,899
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Diluted
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64,167
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63,130
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63,996
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63,084
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PETROQUEST ENERGY, INC.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
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(unaudited)
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(Amounts in Thousands)
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Six Months Ended
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June 30, 2014
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June 30, 2013
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Cash flows from operating activities:
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Net income
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$ 22,202
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$ 8,836
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
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Deferred tax expense benefit
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—
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(491)
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Depreciation, depletion and amortization
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42,130
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27,407
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Accretion of asset retirement obligation
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1,499
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|
660
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Share-based compensation expense
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2,716
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|
1,780
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Amortization costs and other
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1,094
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|
406
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Non-cash derivative income
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—
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(157)
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Payments to settle asset retirement obligations
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(1,149)
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(94)
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Changes in working capital accounts:
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Revenue receivable
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455
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3,735
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Prepaid drilling and pipe costs
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134
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(801)
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Joint interest billing receivable
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8,589
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10,314
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
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8,614
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(19,195)
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Advances from co-owners
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15,438
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(8,548)
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Other
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1,022
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(3,237)
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Net cash provided by operating activities
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102,744
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20,615
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Cash flows from investing activities:
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Investment in oil and gas properties
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(76,993)
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(52,740)
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Investment in other property and equipment
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(468)
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(257)
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Deposit on acquisition
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—
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(5,000)
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Sale of oil and gas properties
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371
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18,914
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Sale of unevaluated oil and gas properties
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229
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—
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Net cash used in investing activities
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(76,861)
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(39,083)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
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Net proceeds for share based compensation
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1,039
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20
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Deferred financing costs
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(109)
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(774)
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Payment of preferred stock dividend
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(2,565)
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(2,569)
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Proceeds from bank borrowings
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10,000
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40,000
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Repayment of bank borrowings
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(12,500)
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(25,000)
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
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(4,135)
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|
11,677
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
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21,748
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(6,791)
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
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9,153
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|
14,904
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|
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
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$ 30,901
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|
$ 8,113
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
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|
|
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Cash paid during the period for:
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|
|
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Interest
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$ 18,700
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|
$ 8,321
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|
Income taxes
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$ —
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|
$ 40
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PETROQUEST ENERGY, INC.
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Non-GAAP Disclosure Reconciliation
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(Amounts In Thousands)
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|
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Three Months Ended
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Six Months Ended
|
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June 30,
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June 30,
|
|
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2014
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2013
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2014
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2013
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Net income (loss)
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|
$ 10,879
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$ 4,949
|
|
$ 22,202
|
$ 8,836
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Reconciling items:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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Deferred tax expense (benefit)
|
|
-
|
(840)
|
|
-
|
(491)
|
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
21,702
|
14,536
|
|
42,130
|
27,407
|
|
Non-cash derivative (income) expense
|
|
-
|
(594)
|
|
-
|
(157)
|
|
Accretion of asset retirement obligation
|
|
708
|
328
|
|
1,499
|
660
|
|
Non-cash share based compensation expense
|
|
1,327
|
1,224
|
|
2,716
|
1,780
|
|
Amortization costs and other
|
|
537
|
206
|
|
1,094
|
406
|
|
Discretionary cash flow
|
|
35,153
|
19,809
|
|
69,641
|
38,441
|
|
Changes in working capital accounts
|
|
22,733
|
(8,292)
|
|
34,252
|
(17,732)
|
|
Settlement of asset retirement obligations
|
|
(431)
|
(22)
|
|
(1,149)
|
(94)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash flow provided by operating activities
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|
$ 57,455
|
$ 11,495
|
|
$ 102,744
|
$ 20,615
|
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Note:
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Management believes that discretionary cash flow is relevant and useful information, which is commonly used by analysts, investors and other interested parties in the oil and gas industry as a financial indicator of an oil and gas company's ability to generate cash used to internally fund exploration and development activities and to service debt. Discretionary cash flow is not a measure of financial performance prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to net cash flow provided by operating activities. In addition, since discretionary cash flow is not a term defined by GAAP, it might not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.
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SOURCE PetroQuest Energy, Inc.
Source: PR Newswire
(August 4, 2014 - 4:01 PM EDT)
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