HOUSTON, March 9, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Endeavour International Corporation (NYSE-Amex: END) today reported discretionary cash flow for the fourth quarter of 2009 of US$21.4 million compared to US$15.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. Net income (loss), as adjusted, for the year ended December 31, 2009 was US$41.1 million compared to US$16.5 million last year. For the full year ended December 31, 2009, discretionary cash flow was US$71.4 million.

For Endeavour, the year 2009 was a period of refining our vision as an independent oil and gas exploration and production company. The funds from the sale of our Norwegian subsidiary supplemented cash flow to accelerate our strategic onshore initiative in the United States and progress the development of four North Sea fields in the United Kingdom, said William L. Transier, chairman, chief executive officer and president. The value of our current portfolio has been enhanced by the record reserve replacement rate and increases in proved and probable reserves for the year. We also took steps to improve our financial flexibility through the redemption of a portion of our convertible preferred stock and an amendment to the terms of the agreement that eliminated anti-dilution provisions and reduced the issue's overall cost of capital.

On a GAAP basis, net income (loss) was US$(29.5) million for the fourth quarter of 2009 as compared to US$59.1 million in the same quarter in 2008. On a GAAP basis, net income (loss) was US$(41.0) million for the year ended December 31, 2009 as compared to US$56.5 million in the same period in 2008. These GAAP basis amounts for the year ended December 31, 2009 include non-cash charges resulting primarily from currency translation, mark-to-market accounting for derivatives and asset impairments totaling US$82.1 million as outlined on the attached reconciliation schedule.

Highlights for 2009 and early 2010 are as follows:

Reported record 2P reserve replacement rate for 2009 - Endeavour reported a 49 percent increase in proved and probable reserves for the year and a 2P record reserve replacement ratio of 980 percent of 2009 production based on 1.4 million barrels of oil equivalent (mmboe). Proved and probable reserves at year-end 2009 increased to 38.9 mmboe compared to 26.1 mmboe a year ago excluding Norwegian assets sold during the year. Extensions, discoveries and upward revisions to prior estimates and purchases less production and the reserves associated with the sale of Norwegian assets added 13.7 mmboe during 2009. The majority of the proven reserves added in 2009 are a result of two successful appraisal wells in the Cygnus field, combined with positive production performance from other assets.

Launched onshore U.S. initiative including significant interests in gas shale and frontier plays - During 2009, Endeavour announced an onshore exploration and production program in the United States to pursue opportunities with shorter cycle times and lower costs that complement its growing North Sea asset base. In early 2010, the company acquired asset positions in four resource plays in the highly prospective Haynesville and Marcellus gas shale plays and frontier plays in Alabama and Montana where the company is one of the first participants. Endeavour has acquired interests in 526,000 gross acres (165,000 net acres) in these four areas. During the first quarter of 2010, Endeavour and its partner, Cohort, began drilling two wells in the Haynesville area. Much of the 2010 activity will occur in the Haynesville gas shale play in northern Louisiana where some of the most prolific new wells in the play are being completed.

Projected 2010 capital spending of approximately US$90 million - Endeavour expects to fund its planned capital spending from cash on hand and cash flow generated by operations. A significant portion of the budget will be directed at its initiative in the U.S. toward near-term production and reserve adds from the company's Haynesville portfolio. A majority of the estimated capital spending is within the company's control and will be increased or curtailed depending on the availability of capital, progress on developments and other opportunities during the year.

Continued progress on three UK field developments with a fourth matured to development phase - Endeavour currently has four field developments in various stages of completion.

- Rochelle - The field development plan for the Endeavour-operated project has been filed with production expected in 2011. The environmental impact study for the subsea development and pipeline corridor has been completed with no sensitivities identified. Endeavour holds 55.6 percent interest in the field. - Cygnus - Appraisal drilling to test two additional fault blocks in the western portion of the field has begun with drilling underway of a well in the fourth fault block. A field development plan has been filed with production from the eastern section of the field expected to begin in 2011. Endeavour has a 12.5 percent interest in the Cygnus area. - Bacchus - The development of the Bacchus field in Block 22/6a in the Central North Sea is expected to be sanctioned in 2010 with first production expected to commence in 2011. The discovery well was drilled in 2005 followed by a down-dip sidetrack that tested at 1,000 barrels of oil per day from the upper part of the reservoir. A three-well subsea development tie-back to the Forties field is planned. Endeavour holds a 10 percent interest in the field. - Columbus - The host platform has been identified and commercial agreements are under negotiation with first production expected in 2012. Endeavour holds a 25 percent interest in this development.

Demonstrated underlying value of North Sea assets with sale of Norwegian subsidiary for US$150 million - In May, Endeavour sold its Norwegian operations for US$150 million to a German natural gas utility and industry partner. The sale was a significant strategic step as it monetized a significant asset for investors and increased the company's financial flexibility to progress its four UK field developments and launch the company's initiative into onshore U.S. unconventional shale resource plays.

Simplified capital structure for greater financial flexibility - The redemption and amendment of a convertible preferred stock agreement eliminated the significant potential dilution common stockholders faced under the terms of the original agreement. The redemption of US$75 million of US$125 million in Series C Convertible Preferred Stock included a US$25 million cash payment and the issuance of a five-year US$50 million subordinated note payable. The remaining US$50 million outstanding of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock was amended to reduce the annual dividend rate to 4.5 percent from 8.5 percent and adjust the conversion price to US$1.25 per share.

Closed two financing transactions for US$45 million to accelerate U.S. shale initiative - In early 2010, Endeavour successfully completed a US$25 million lending facility with the Bank of Scotland PLC and a US$20.5 million private placement of common stock sold primarily to existing shareholders. The net proceeds from these capital transactions will be used largely to accelerate the company's 2010 drilling program in the onshore U.S. shale acreage.

Guidance for Year 2010

The table below sets forth estimates for operating statistics for the full year ending December 31, 2010.

All amounts in US dollars unless otherwise noted.

Estimated Average Production (A) Daily Production (BOE per day) 4,500 to 6,000 Differentials (B) Oil ($/Bbl) $(5.00) to $(6.00) Gas ($Mcf) $(0.50) to $(0.60) Gas percentage of Total 55% to 60% Lease Operating Expense ($ per barrel) $8.00 to $10.00 (A) Actual results may differ materially from these estimates. (B) For purposes of the estimates, assumptions of price differentials are based on location, quality and other factors, excluding the effects of derivative financial instruments. Gas price differentials are stated as premiums (discounts) from Henry Hub pricing, and oil price differentials are stated as premiums (discounts) from West Texas Intermediate pricing.

Earnings Conference Call, Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 9:00 a.m., Central Standard Time, 3:00 p.m. Greenwich Mean Time

Endeavour will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its 2009 year-end and fourth quarter financial and operating results as well as business plans for 2010 on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 9 a.m. Central Standard Time, 3 p.m. Greenwich Mean Time. To participate and ask questions during the conference call, dial the local country telephone number and the confirmation code 1645269. The toll-free numbers are 888-708-5691 in the United States and 0-808-101-1402 in the United Kingdom. Other international callers should dial 913-312-0962 (tolls apply). To listen only to the live audio web cast access Endeavour's home page at http://www.endeavourcorp.com. A replay will be available beginning at 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on March 9 through 12:00 p.m. on March 16 by dialing toll free 888-203-1112 (U.S.) or +1-719-457-0820 (international), confirmation code 1645269.

Endeavour International Corporation is an oil and gas exploration and production company focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of energy reserves in the North Sea and the United States. For more information, visit http://endeavourcorp.com.

Additional information for investors:

Certain statements in this news release should be regarded as forward-looking statements within the meaning of the securities laws. These statements speak only of as of the date made. Such statements are subject to assumptions, risk and uncertainty. Actual results or events may vary materially.

As of January 1, 2010, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) changed its rules to permit oil and gas companies, in their filings with the SEC, to disclose not only proved reserves, but also probable reserves and possible reserves. Proved oil and gas reserves are those quantities of oil and gas, which, by analysis of geoscience and engineering data, can be estimated with reasonable certainty to be economically producible - from a given date forward, from known reservoirs, and under existing economic conditions, operating methods, and government regulations - prior to the time at which contracts providing the right to operate expire. Probable reserves include those additional reserves that a company believes are as likely as not to be recovered and possible reserves include those additional reserves that are less certain to be recovered than probable reserves. We use may use certain terms in our news releases, such as reserve potential, that the SEC's guidelines strictly prohibit us from including in filings with the SEC. In addition, we do not represent that the probable or possible reserves described herein meet the recoverability thresholds established by the SEC in its new definitions. Investors are urged to also consider closely the disclosure in our filings with the SEC, available from our website at http://www.endeavourcorp.com. Endeavour is also subject to the requirements of the London Stock Exchange and considers the disclosures in this release to be appropriate and/or required under the guidelines of that exchange.

Endeavour International Corporation Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Amounts in thousands) December 31, December 31, 2009 2008 ---- ---- Assets Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $27,287 $31,421 Restricted cash 2,879 20,739 Accounts receivable 14,800 22,325 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 10,118 42,194 Current assets of discontinued operations - 16,726 ------------------------------------------- --- ----- Total Current Assets 55,084 133,405 Property and Equipment, Net 266,587 232,346 Goodwill 211,886 213,949 Other Assets 5,322 9,165 Long Term Assets of Discontinued Operations - 148,605 ------------------------------------------- --- ------ Total Assets $538,879 $737,470 ------------ -------- -------- Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current Liabilities: Accounts payable $12,401 $38,630 Current maturities of debt - 13,000 Accrued expenses and other 17,798 36,642 Current liabilities of discontinued operations - 22,231 ------------------------------------------------ --- ----- Total Current Liabilities 30,199 110,503 Long-Term Debt 223,385 214,855 Deferred Taxes 80,692 67,299 Other Liabilities 85,412 55,791 Long-term Liabilities of Discontinued Operations - 46,051 ------------------------------------------------ --- ----- Total Liabilities 419,688 494,499 Commitments and Contingencies Series C Convertible Preferred Stock: Face value (liquidation preference) 50,000 125,000 Net non-cash valuations under fair value accounting 9,058 - ------------------------------------------ ----- --- Total Series C Convertible Preferred Stock 59,058 125,000 Stockholders' Equity: 60,133 117,971 --------------------- ----- ------ Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $538,879 $737,470 ========================================== ======== ======== Endeavour International Corporation Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (Unaudited) (Amounts in thousands, except per share data) Fourth Quarter Year Ended December 31, December 31, ------------ ------------ 2009 2008 2009 2008 ---- ---- ---- ---- Revenues $20,113 $25,469 $62,293 $170,781 Cost of Operations: Operating expenses 3,321 8,635 17,776 32,317 Depreciation, depletion and amortization 9,192 14,079 34,020 67,326 Impairment of oil and gas properties 13,284 36,970 43,929 36,970 General and administrative 4,925 4,315 16,966 15,932 ----------------- ----- ----- ------ ------ Total Expenses 30,722 63,999 112,691 152,545 ---------------- ----- ----- ------ ------ Income (Loss) From Operations (10,609) (38,530) (50,398) 18,236 ------------------ ------- ------- ------- ------ Other Income (Expense): Derivatives: Realized gains (losses) 6,842 2,698 35,422 (28,578) Unrealized gains (losses) (17,143) 117,905 (55,598) 76,666 Interest expense (4,575) (4,486) (16,630) (22,975) Interest income and other (552) 3,792 (7,483) 6,626 --------------------- ---- ----- ------ ----- Total Other Income (Expense) (15,428) 119,909 (44,289) 31,739 ------------------ ------- ------- ------- ------ Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes (26,037) 81,379 (94,687) 49,975 Income Tax Expense (Benefit) 3,319 33,311 (7,158) 24,116 ------------------ ----- ------ ------ ------ Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations (29,356) 48,068 (87,529) 25,859 Discontinued Operations, net of tax: Income (loss) from operations - 11,042 (774) 30,631 Gain on sale (112) - 47,308 - -------------- ---- --- ----- --- Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations (112) 11,042 46,534 30,631 ------------------ ---- ------ ------ ------ Net Income (Loss) (29,468) 59,110 (40,995) 56,490 Preferred Stock Dividends: Preferred Dividends 1,696 2,696 9,757 10,809 Non-cash valuation under fair value accounting 11,454 - 11,454 - -------------------- ------ --- ------ --- Preferred Stock Dividends 13,150 2,696 21,211 10,809 --------------- ------ ----- ------ ------ Net Income (Loss) to Common Stockholders $(42,618) $56,414 $(62,206) $45,681 ----------------- -------- ------- -------- ------- Basic Net Income (Loss) per Common Share: Continuing operations $(0.33) $0.35 $(0.84) $0.12 Discontinued operations - 0.09 0.36 0.24 -------------- --- ---- ---- ---- Total $(0.33) $0.44 $(0.48) $0.36 ------- ------ ----- ------ ----- Diluted Net Income (Loss) per Common Share: Continuing operations $(0.33) $0.24 $(0.84) $0.15 Discontinued operations - 0.05 0.36 0.17 -------------- --- ---- ---- ---- Total $(0.33) $0.29 $(0.48) $0.32 ------- ------ ----- ------ ----- Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding: Basic 130,721 128,148 130,291 128,312 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Diluted 130,721 212,661 130,291 178,312 --------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Endeavour International Corporation Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (Amounts in thousands) Year Ended December 31, ----------------------- 2009 2008 ---- ---- Cash Flows from Operating Activities: Net income (loss) $(40,995) $56,490 Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation, depletion and amortization 38,701 81,734 Impairment of oil and gas properties 43,929 36,970 Deferred tax expense 4,599 17,682 Unrealized (gain) loss on derivatives 55,598 (76,666) Gain on sale of Norwegian operations (47,308) - Other operating activities 16,835 4,597 Changes in operating assets and liabilities (15,648) 12,373 ----------------------------------- ------- ------ Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 55,711 133,180 Cash Flows From Investing Activities: Capital expenditures (131,393) (66,370) Proceeds from sales, net of cash 144,653 259 Decrease in restricted cash 17,860 1,260 ----------------------------- ----- ---- Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities 31,120 (64,851) Cash Flows From Financing Activities: Repayments of borrowings (64,458) (120,000) Borrowings under debt agreements 1,400 88,000 Redemption of preferred stock (25,000) - Dividends paid (9,625) (10,625) Financing costs paid - (3,538) Other financing (17) (450) ----------------- --- ---- Net Cash Used in Financing Activities (97,700) (46,613) Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents (10,869) 21,716 Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period 38,156 16,440 ------------------------------------ ------ ------ Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period $27,287 $38,156 --------------------------------- ------- ------- Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period Continuing operations $27,287 $31,421 Discontinued operations - 6,735 ------------------------- --- ---- Total $27,287 $38,156 ------- ------- -------

Endeavour International Corporation Operating Statistics (Unaudited) Fourth Quarter Year Ended December 31, -------------- ----------------------- 2009 2008 2009 2008 ---- ---- ---- ---- Sales volume (1) Oil and condensate sales (Mbbls): United Kingdom 196 198 690 1,032 United States 3 - 4 - ----------------- -- --- --- --- Continuing operations 199 198 694 1,032 Discontinued operations -Norway - 181 310 726 --------------------------- --- --- --- --- Total 199 379 1,004 1,758 --------- --- --- ---- ----- Gas sales (MMcf): United Kingdom 966 1,383 3,743 6,532 United States 190 - 320 - ----------------- --- --- --- --- Continuing operations 1,156 1,383 4,063 6,532 Discontinued operations -Norway - 682 686 2,322 --------------------------- --- --- --- ----- Total 1,156 2,065 4,749 8,854 --------- ---- ---- ---- ----- Oil equivalent sales (MBOE) United Kingdom 357 429 1,314 2,121 United States 34 - 58 - ----------------- --- --- --- --- Continuing operations 391 429 1,372 2,121 Discontinued operations -Norway - 294 425 1,113 --------------------------- --- --- --- ----- Total 391 723 1,797 3,234 --------- --- --- ---- ----- Total BOE per day 4,258 7,859 4,923 8,835 ------------------- ----- ----- ----- ----- Physical production volume (BOE per day): United Kingdom 3,651 5,029 3,669 5,804 United States 483 - 162 - ----------------- --- --- --- --- Continuing operations 4,134 5,029 3,831 5,804 Discontinued operations -Norway - 3,680 1,156 3,033 --------------------------- --- ----- ----- ----- Total 4,134 8,709 4,987 8,837 --------- ----- ----- ----- ----- Realized Prices (2) Oil and condensate price ($ per Bbl): Before commodity derivatives $71.47 $50.23 $52.15 $90.53 Effect of commodity derivatives 14.55 8.35 22.51 (14.50) ----------------------- ----- ---- ----- ------ Realized prices including commodity derivatives $86.02 $58.58 $74.66 $76.03 ------------------------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Gas price ($ per Mcf): Before commodity derivatives $5.09 $10.82 $5.77 $11.44 Effect of commodity derivatives 3.41 (0.23) 2.69 (0.35) ----------------------- ---- ----- ---- ----- Realized prices including commodity derivatives $8.50 $10.59 $8.46 $11.09 ------------------------ ----- ------ ----- ------ Equivalent oil price ($ per BOE): Before commodity derivatives $51.35 $57.22 $44.44 $80.54 Effect of commodity derivatives 17.47 3.73 19.71 (8.84) ----------------------- ----- ---- ----- ----- Realized prices including commodity derivatives $68.82 $60.95 $64.15 $71.70 ------------------------ ------ ------ ------ ------ (1) We record oil revenues on the sales method, i.e. when delivery has occurred. Actual production may differ based on the timing of tanker liftings. We use the entitlements method to account for sales of gas production. (2) The average sales prices reflect both our continuing and discontinued operations and include realized gains and losses for derivative contracts we utilize to manage price risk related to our future cash flows. Endeavour International Corporation Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures (Unaudited) (Amounts in thousands) As required under Regulation G of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, provided below are reconciliations of net income (loss) to the following non-GAAP financial measures: net income, as adjusted, Adjusted EBITDA and discretionary cash flow. We use these non-GAAP measures as key metrics for our management and to demonstrate our ability to internally fund capital expenditures and service debt. The non-GAAP measures are useful in comparisons of oil and gas exploration and production companies as they exclude non-operating fluctuations in assets and liabilities. Fourth Quarter Year Ended December 31, -------------- ----------------------- 2009 2008 2009 2008 ---- ---- ---- ---- Net income (loss) $(29,468) $59,110 $(40,995) $56,490 Depreciation, depletion and amortization 9,192 17,661 38,701 81,734 Impairment of oil and gas properties 13,284 36,970 43,929 36,970 Deferred tax expense 7,868 23,250 4,599 17,682 Gain on asset sales 112 - (47,308) - Unrealized (gain) loss on derivatives 17,143 (117,905) 55,598 (76,666) Other 3,257 (3,348) 16,835 4,597 ------------ ----- ------ ------ ----- Discretionary Cash Flow (1) $21,388 $15,738 $71,359 $120,807 -------------- ------- ------- ------- -------- Net income (loss) $(29,468) $59,110 $(40,995) $56,490 Impairment of oil and gas properties (net of tax) (2) 12,275 18,485 28,263 18,485 Unrealized (gain) loss on derivatives (net of tax) (3) 10,070 (59,293) 33,702 (37,743) Currency impact on deferred taxes 11,980 (16,506) 20,123 (20,709) ---------- ------ ------- ------ ------- Total adjustments 34,325 (57,314) 82,088 (39,967) Net Income as Adjusted $4,857 $1,796 $41,093 $16,523 ---------- ------ ------ ------- ------- Net income (loss) $(29,468) $59,110 $(40,995) $56,490 Unrealized (gain) loss on derivatives 17,143 (117,905) 55,598 (76,666) Net interest expense 4,560 4,118 16,420 21,301 Depreciation, depletion and amortization 9,192 17,661 38,701 81,734 Impairment of oil and gas properties 13,284 36,970 43,929 36,970 Income tax expense (benefit) 3,318 33,728 (1,729) 56,729 Gain on asset sales 112 - (47,308) - ------- --- --- ------- --- Adjusted EBITDA $18,141 $33,682 $64,616 $176,558 -------- ------- ------- ------- -------- (1) Discretionary cash flow is equal to cash flow from operating activities before the changes in operating assets and liabilities. (2) Net of tax benefits of $(1,009), $(18,485), $(15,666) and $(18,485), respectively. (3) Net of tax expense (benefit) of $(7,073), $58,612, $(21,896) and $38,923, respectively.

SOURCE: Endeavour International Corporation

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