3Q’15 EARNINGSNovember 4, 2015
23Q'15 EARNINGS
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
• This presentation includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are statements other than statements of historical fact. They include statements that give our current expectations or forecasts of future events, production and well connection forecasts, estimates of operating costs, planned development drilling and expected drilling cost reductions, capital expenditures, expected efficiency gains, our ability to improve margins, reduce operating and G&A expenses, optimize base production, use leading-edge technology to drive capital efficiency, the timing of anticipated noncore asset sales and proceeds to be received therefrom, projected cash flow and liquidity, business strategy and other opportunities, plans and objectives for future operations (including restructuring of midstream gathering agreements), and the assumptions on which such statements are based. Although we believe the expectations and forecasts reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance they will prove to have been correct. They can be affected by inaccurate or changed assumptions or by known or unknown risks and uncertainties.
• Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results include those described under "Risk Factors” in Item 1A of our annual report on Form 10-K and any updates to those factors set forth in Chesapeake's subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q or current reports on Form 8-K (available at http://www.chk.com/investors/sec-filings). These risk factors include the volatility of oil, natural gas and NGL prices; write-downs of our oil and natural gas carrying values due to declines in prices; the availability of operating cash flow and other funds to finance reserve replacement costs; our ability to replace reserves and sustain production; uncertainties inherent in estimating quantities of oil, natural gas and NGL reserves and projecting future rates of production and the amount and timing of development expenditures; our ability to generate profits or achieve targeted results in drilling and well operations; leasehold terms expiring before production can be established; commodity derivative activities resulting in lower prices realized on oil, natural gas and NGL sales; the need to secure derivative liabilities and the inability of counterparties to satisfy their obligations; adverse developments or losses from pending or future litigation and regulatory proceedings, including royalty claims; the limitations our level of indebtedness may have on our financial flexibility; charges incurred in response to market conditions and in connection with actions to reduce financial leverage and complexity; drilling and operating risks and resulting liabilities; effects of environmental protection laws and regulation on our business; legislative and regulatory initiatives further regulating hydraulic fracturing; our need to secure adequate supplies of water for our drilling operations and to dispose of or recycle the water used; federal and state tax proposals affecting our industry; potential OTC derivatives regulation limiting our ability to hedge against commodity price fluctuations; impacts of potential legislative and regulatory actions addressing climate change; competition in the oil and gas exploration and production industry; a deterioration in general economic, business or industry conditions; negative public perceptions of our industry; limited control over properties we do not operate; pipeline and gathering system capacity constraints and transportation interruptions; cyber attacks adversely impacting our operations; and interruption in operations at our headquarters due to a catastrophic event.
• In addition, disclosures concerning the estimated contribution of derivative contracts to our future results of operations are based upon market information as of a specific date. These market prices are subject to significant volatility. Our production forecasts are also dependent upon many assumptions, including estimates of production decline rates from existing wells and the outcome of future drilling activity. Expected asset sales may not be completed in the time frame anticipated or at all. We caution you not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this presentation, and we undertake no obligation to update any of the information provided in this presentation, except as required by applicable law.
33Q'15 EARNINGS
3Q’15 FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL RESULTS
(1) Includes stock-based compensation(2) Adjusted for asset sales(3) Oil and NGLs collectively referred to as “liquids”Note: Reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to comparable GAAP measures appear on pages 11 – 12
ADJ. EBITDA
$560mm
LIQUIDS MIX(3)
28%of total production3% YOY(2)
ADJ. EARNINGS/FDS
($0.05)
ADJ. PRODUCTION
667 mboe/d
PROD. and G&A EXP.
ADJ. OIL PRODUCTION
4% YOY(2)
114 mbo/d
9% YOY
$4.88/boe(1)
43Q'15 EARNINGS
NEAR-TERM STRATEGY
Preserve cash flow generation capability
• Enhance field development
• Leading-edge technology to drive capital efficiency
Use operating and capital flexibility as a strength
• Optimize base production
• Focus on core positions
Improve margins
• Restructure midstream contracts
• Reduce field operating expenses
• Reduce G&A expenses
Maximize liquidity
• Amended credit facility
• Divest noncore assets
3Q'15 EARNINGS 5
FINANCIAL STABILITYMAXIMIZING LIQUIDITY
• Proactively working to increase liquidity˃ Amended credit facility agreement maturing in 2019˃ Noncore divestitures expected to total $200 – $300mm by 1Q’16
• Maintaining capital discipline during challenging commodity environment
• On target to beat February production guidance for FY 2015 despite:˃ $500mm capital spending reduction˃ Average voluntary curtailment of ~35,000 boe/d YTD
Portfolio strength and flexibility provides financial stability; spending less and producing more
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FINANCIAL STABILITYCREDIT FACILITY AMENDMENT
• Financial security and flexibility> Borrowing base confirmed at
$4.0 billion> Facility maturing in 2019 > Covenants restructured in light of
low commodity prices> $2.4 billion of additional secured
debt available, should conditions warrant
• Operational flexibility> Reduced commitments and
continually improving capital efficiency positions Chesapeake to run a reduced capital program in 2016 to support liquidity focus
> Depth of portfolio allows for continued, methodical sales of noncore assets to enhance value
$5.7 billionIn cash and undrawn credit facility on 9/30/15
73Q'15 EARNINGS
OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP
• Enhanced base production of existing assets˃ Generated an additional 7
mmboe net YTD˃ Focused programs on
compression and artificial lift˃ Reduced downtime through
enhanced winterization activities
~7 mmboeAdditional net base production YTD vs. 2015 budget forecast
(1) Lateral lengths reported are drilled footage, not completed footage
Miss Lime PRB Haynesville Utica Eagle Ford
9,395 9,366 10,020
12,976 13,192
4,4646,186
4,998
7,3715,955
2015 Record LL (ft.)Avg. 2014 LL (ft.)
• Development teams extending technological limits with operations program˃ Drilled the longest laterals(1) in
each of our major operating areas in 2015; significantly enhancing economics
˃ Long laterals improve capital efficiency ($/boe) by 20 – 25% companywide
83Q'15 EARNINGS
PORTFOLIO STRENGTH AND FLEXIBILITY
(2) Assumes NYMEX natural gas price of $3.00/mcf held constant(1) Assumes NYMEX oil price of $50/bbl held constant
PRB SUSSEX MISS LIME EAGLE FORD MID-CON STACK
$0.00
$10.00
$20.00
$30.00
$40.00
$50.00
$60.00
Oil Break-Even (PV-10)
HAYNESVILLE UTICA DRY UTICA WET MARCELLUS$0.00
$0.50
$1.00
$1.50
$2.00
$2.50
$3.00
$3.50
Natural Gas Break-Even (PV-10)
(2)(1)
Chesapeake’s diverse portfolio of highly efficient investments is built to withstand the current commodity price environment
93Q'15 EARNINGS
Financial Stability
Maximize liquidity Credit facility maturing in 2019; Covenants restructured in light of low commodity prices
Restructure midstream contracts
Finalized new gas gathering agreements in the Haynesville and dry gas Utica
Divest noncore assets
Noncore divestitures expected to total $200 – $300mm by 1Q’16; evaluating substantial noncore assets still in the portfolio
Improve margins Significant improvements in LOE and G&A; ~$200mm removed from cost structure
Operational Leadership
Base production optimization
Optimized base production generated an additional 7 mmboe net vs. 2015 base production forecast
Field developmentoptimization
Chesapeake drilled record laterals in major operating areas in 2015; significantly enhancing economics
Portfolio Strength and
Flexibility
High-grade and optimize portfolio
Optimization and reservoir characterization has created a diverse portfolio with multiple economic investment opportunities at current prices
Appraise HBP acreage position
Substantial progress toward appraising HBP position; currently appraising Meramec, Oswego and Upper Marcellus
CHESAPEAKE’S STRATEGIC SCORECARD
Chesapeake is executing on its strategy to simplify and optimize the business for a prosperous future
103Q'15 EARNINGS 10
APPENDIX
113Q'15 EARNINGS
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
(1) Adjusted net income available to common stockholders and adjusted earnings per share assuming dilution are not measures of financial performance under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP), and should not be considered as an alternative to net income available to common stockholders or diluted earnings per share. Adjusted net income available to common stockholders and adjusted earnings per share assuming dilution exclude certain items that management believes affect the comparability of operating results. The company believes these adjusted financial measures are a useful adjunct to earnings calculated in accordance with GAAP because:
i. Management uses adjusted net income available to common stockholders to evaluate the company's operational trends and performance relative to other oil and natural gas producing companies.
ii. Adjusted net income available to common stockholders is more comparable to earnings estimates provided by securities analysts.iii. Items excluded generally are one-time items or items whose timing or amount cannot be reasonably estimated. Accordingly, any guidance
provided by the company generally excludes information regarding these types of items.(2) Weighted average fully diluted shares outstanding include shares that were considered antidilutive for calculating earnings per share in accordance
with GAAP.
($ in mm)Three Months Ended: 9/30/2015 9/30/2014Net income available to common stockholders ($4,695) $169Adjustments, net of tax: Unrealized (gains) losses on commodity derivatives 58 (384) Unrealized gains on supply contract derivatives (58) -- Restructuring and other termination costs 44 (9) Provision for legal contingencies -- 62 Impairment of oil and natural gas properties 4,506 -- Impairments of fixed assets and other 66 9 Net (gains) losses on sales of fixed assets (1) (54) Repurchase of preferred shares of CHK Utica -- 447 Other (3) 11Adjusted net income available to common
stockholders(1) ($83) $251Preferred stock dividends 43 43Earnings allocated to participating securities -- 3 Total adjusted net income attributable to CHK ($40) $297Weighted average fully diluted shares outstanding(2) 777 776Adjusted earnings per share assuming dilution(1) ($0.05) $0.38
123Q'15 EARNINGS
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA
(1) Operating cash flow represents net cash provided by operating activities before changes in assets and liabilities. Operating cash flow is presented because management believes it is a useful adjunct to net cash provided by operating activities under GAAP. Operating cash flow is widely accepted as a financial indicator of an oil and natural gas company's ability to generate cash that is used to internally fund exploration and development activities and to service debt. This measure is widely used by investors and rating agencies in the valuation, comparison, rating and investment recommendations of companies within the oil and natural gas exploration and production industry. Operating cash flow is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to cash flows from operating, investing or financing activities as an indicator of cash flows, or as a measure of liquidity.
(2) Ebitda represents net income before interest expense, income taxes, and depreciation, depletion and amortization expense. Ebitda is presented as a supplemental financial measurement in the evaluation of our business. We believe that it provides additional information regarding our ability to meet our future debt service, capital expenditures and working capital requirements. This measure is widely used by investors and rating agencies in the valuation, comparison, rating and investment recommendations of companies. Ebitda is also a financial measurement that, with certain negotiated adjustments, is reported to our lenders pursuant to our bank credit agreements and is used in the financial covenants in our bank credit agreements. Ebitda is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP. Accordingly, it should not be considered as a substitute for net income, income from operations or cash flow provided by operating activities prepared in accordance with GAAP.
(3) Adjusted ebitda excludes certain items that management believes affect the comparability of operating results. The company believes these non-GAAP financial measures are a useful adjunct to ebitda because:(1) Management uses adjusted ebitda to evaluate the company's operational trends and performance relative to other oil and natural gas producing companies.(2) Adjusted ebitda is more comparable to estimates provided by securities analysts.(3) Items excluded generally are one-time items or items whose timing or amount cannot be reasonably estimated. Accordingly, any guidance provided by the company generally excludes information
regarding these types of items.Accordingly, adjusted ebitda should not be considered as a substitute for net income, income from operations or cash flow provided by operating activities prepared in accordance with GAAP.
($ in mm)Three Months Ended: 9/30/2015 9/30/2014Cash provided by operating activities $318 $1,184Changes in assets and liabilities 158 109Operating cash flow(1) $476 $1,293Net income ($4,639) $692Interest expense 88 17Income tax expense (benefit) (937) 437Depreciation and amortization of other assets 31 37Oil, natural gas and NGL depreciation, depletion and amortization 488 688EBITDA(2) ($4,969) $1,871Adjustments: Unrealized losses on oil, natural gas and NGL derivatives 67 (622) Unrealized gains on supply contract derivatives (70) -- Restructuring and other termination costs 53 (14) Provision for legal contingencies -- 100 Impairment of oil and natural gas properties 5,416 -- Impairments of fixed assets and other 79 15 Net (gains) losses on sales of fixed assets (1) (86) Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (13) (30) Other (2) 2Adjusted EBITDA(3) $560 $1,236
133Q'15 EARNINGS
CORPORATE INFORMATION
PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES CUSIP TICKER3.25% Senior Notes due 2016 #165167CJ4 CHK166.25% Senior Notes due 2017 #027393390 N/A6.50% Senior Notes due 2017 #165167BS5 CHK177.25% Senior Notes due 2018 #165167CC9 CHK18A3mL + 3.25% Senior Notes due 2019 #165167CM7 CHK196.625% Senior Notes due 2020 #165167CF2 CHK20A6.875% Senior Notes due 2020 #165167BU0 CHK206.125% Senior Notes Due 2021 #165167CG0 CHK215.375% Senior Notes Due 2021 #165167CK21 CHK21A4.875% Senior Notes Due 2022 #165167CN5 CHK225.75% Senior Notes Due 2023 #165167CL9 CHK232.75% Contingent Convertible Senior Notes due 2035 #165167BW6 CHK35
2.50% Contingent Convertible Senior Notes due 2037 #165167BZ9/ #165167CA3
CHK37/ CHK37A
2.25% Contingent Convertible Senior Notes due 2038 #165167CB1 CHK384.5% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock #165167842 CHK PrD 5.0% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (Series 2005B)
#165167834/#165167826 N/A
5.75% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock#U16450204/#165167776/#165167768
N/A
5.75% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (Series A)
#U16450113/#165167784/ #165167750
N/A
Chesapeake Common Stock #165167107 CHK
HEADQUARTERS
6100 N. Western AvenueOklahoma City, OK 73118WEBSITE: www.chk.com
CORPORATE CONTACTS
BRAD SYLVESTER, CFAVice President – Investor Relations and Communications
DOMENIC J. DELL’OSSO, JR. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Investor Relations department can be reached at [email protected]
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