DEN - Denbury Reports 2020 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results Announces 2021 Capital Budget and Production Guidance

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denbury Inc. (NYSE: DEN) (“Denbury” or the “Company”) today announced its fourth quarter and full-year 2020 financial and operating results, along with its 2021 capital budget and projected 2021 production.

2020 FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL-YEAR HIGHLIGHTS

• Adjusted EBITDAX ⁽¹⁾ (a non-GAAP measure) of $77 million for 4Q 2020 and $326 million for 2020
• Generated $88 million of free cash flow ⁽¹⁾ (a non-GAAP measure) in 2020
• Invested $95 million of development capital in 2020, at the low end of the revised capital budget range and 60% lower than in 2019
• Received $15 million of proceeds from the sale of Houston area surface acreage in 4Q 2020, bringing total 2020 surface acreage sale proceeds to $29 million
• Produced 48,805 barrels of oil equivalent (“BOE”) per day (“BOE/d”) for 4Q 2020 and 51,151 BOE/d for full-year 2020, in line with the Company’s revised production guidance
• Total debt at December 31, 2020 was $138 million, with $482 million of liquidity under the Company’s bank credit facility
• Entered into a definitive agreement in 4Q 2020 to acquire a nearly 100% working interest in the Big Sand Draw and Beaver Creek oil fields located in Wyoming for approximately $12 million cash ^{( 2)} , including surface facilities and a 46-mile CO ₂ transportation pipeline to the acquired fields. The acquisition is expected to close in early March 2021.

2021 CAPITAL BUDGET AND PRODUCTION GUIDANCE

The Company’s 2021 capital budget has been set in a range of $250 million to $270 million, excluding acquisitions and capitalized interest.   The capital budget includes approximately $150 million allocated to the development of the Company’s strategic CO ₂ enhanced oil recovery (EOR) project at Cedar Creek Anticline (“CCA”), including the 105-mile extension of the Greencore CO ₂ Pipeline from Bell Creek Field to CCA. The Company currently expects the bulk of the pipeline construction to take place in the second half of 2021 with injection of CO ₂ into CCA expected to begin in early 2022.

(1)  A non-GAAP measure. See accompanying schedules that reconcile GAAP to non-GAAP measures along with a statement indicating why the Company believes the non-GAAP measures provide useful information for investors.
(2)  Subject to two contingent cash payments of $4 million each in 2021 and 2022 if NYMEX WTI oil prices average at least $50 per Bbl during the respective calendar years.

A breakdown of the 2021 capital budget is set forth below:

• $100 million for the 105-mile extension of the Greencore CO ₂ Pipeline to CCA;
• $50 million for CCA CO ₂ tertiary well work, facilities, and field development;
• $50 million for other CO ₂ tertiary oil field development;
• $35 million for non-tertiary oil field development; and
• $25 million for other capital items such as capitalized internal acquisition, exploration and development costs and pre-production tertiary startup costs.

In addition to Denbury’s 2021 capital budget, in early-March 2021, the Company expects to complete the acquisition of its previously announced purchase of the Big Sand Draw and Beaver Creek tertiary oil fields in Wyoming for approximately $12 million.   At current oil prices, the Company expects that its cash flow will be more than adequate to fund its capital budget and this pending acquisition. At December 31, 2020, the Company had $70 million of borrowings and $482 million of availability under its bank credit facility, providing significant liquidity. The expansion of the Greencore CO ₂ Pipeline to CCA is a strategic long-term capital investment needed to unlock the development of over 400 million barrels of tertiary oil potential at CCA. The Company plans to evaluate other potential external funding sources for all or a portion of that expenditure.

Based on these capital spending plans, the Company currently anticipates 2021 average daily production of between 47,500 and 51,500 BOE/d, including anticipated production from the Big Sand Draw and Beaver Creek oil fields beginning in early March 2021.

MANAGEMENT COMMENT

Chris Kendall, Denbury’s President and CEO, commented, “We are thrilled to continue progress on our Cedar Creek Anticline EOR project in 2021. This will be one of the largest EOR projects ever undertaken in the United States, using 100% industrial-sourced CO ₂ to recover over 400 million barrels of oil. Additionally, the oil produced will be Scope 3 carbon negative, as the amount of industrial-sourced CO ₂ that will be permanently injected to produce each barrel of oil will be greater than the combined emissions associated with the development and operation of the field, including the refining and combustion of the finished petroleum products. We believe that this carbon negative oil, which we have labeled “blue oil,” will ultimately be a preferred commodity as it assists end users in reducing their own carbon footprint. Today, approximately 20% of Denbury’s production is blue oil, and we expect that proportion to increase to 25% once the Beaver Creek and Big Sand Draw acquisition closes in March. We are committed to increasing the proportion of industrial-sourced CO ₂ used in our EOR operations, with the objective of reaching an overall Company Scope 3 carbon negative position by the end of this decade.

“We are also extremely excited about the great potential we see for Denbury to lead in the emerging CCUS industry. Denbury’s extensive, highly reliable, high-capacity CO ₂ transmission infrastructure is perfectly located in the heart of the Gulf Coast industrial corridor, with significant available capacity and expansion potential. With the final rules on the IRS 45Q tax credit issued in mid-January, the stage is now set for a new era of carbon capture, and we believe that multiple new capture projects could be sanctioned beginning this year. Coupled with over twenty years of experience in designing, building, and operating CO ₂ transportation, processing, and injection systems, we believe that Denbury is in a strong position to make a significant impact in this emerging and important industry.

“Going forward, we will continue our fundamental focus on safety and operational excellence. As underscored by our decision to move forward with the CCA EOR development, we will continue to invest in EOR operations, while positioning the Company to be a leader in what we believe will be a high value, high growth CCUS business. We believe that Denbury’s strategic focus and asset base uniquely position us for strong performance through the energy transition.”

FRESH START ACCOUNTING AND PREDECESSOR & SUCCESSOR PERIODS

Upon emergence from bankruptcy on September 18, 2020 (the “Emergence Date”), the Company applied fresh start accounting, which resulted in a new entity for financial reporting purposes. In applying fresh start accounting, the Company’s assets and liabilities were recorded at fair value as of the Emergence Date, which differs materially from historical values reflected on the Company’s balance sheet prior to the Emergence Date. As a result of the application of fresh start accounting and the effects of the Company’s Chapter 11 restructuring, the consolidated financial statements of the Company after September 18, 2020 are not comparable with its consolidated financial statements on or prior to that date. References to “Successor” refer to the new Denbury reporting entity after the Emergence Date, and references to “Successor Period” refer to periods subsequent to September 18, 2020. References to “Predecessor” refer to the Denbury entity prior to emergence from bankruptcy, and references to “Predecessor Period” refer to periods (as specified herein) prior to and through September 18, 2020. Under GAAP, Denbury is required to report the Company’s financial results for Successor Periods separately from Predecessor Periods. In order to provide meaningful comparability of certain results for the third quarter and year ended December 31, 2020, the Company has combined the results for the Successor Period and Predecessor Period where appropriate, labeled below as “Combined”.

2020 FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS

Certain sequential and year-over-year comparisons of selected quarterly information for the Successor Periods, certain Predecessor Periods and on a Combined basis are shown in the following tables:

(1) Combined results for the quarter ended September 30, 2020 and year ended December 31, 2020 are provided for illustrative purposes and are derived from the financial statement line items from the Successor and Predecessor periods.
(2) A non-GAAP measure.  See accompanying schedules that reconcile GAAP to non-GAAP measures along with a statement indicating why the Company believes the non-GAAP measures provide useful information for investors.
(3) Calculated using average diluted shares outstanding of 50.0 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2020, 571.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2019, and 510.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2019.
(4) Continuing production excludes production from the sale of a 50% working interest in four Gulf Coast properties completed on March 4, 2020.

2020 FULL-YEAR RESULTS

Year-over-year comparisons of selected annual information are shown in the following tables:

(1) Combined results for the quarter ended September 30, 2020 and year ended December 31, 2020 are provided for illustrative purposes and are derived from the financial statement line items from the Successor and Predecessor periods.
(2) A non-GAAP measure.  See accompanying schedules that reconcile GAAP to non-GAAP measures along with a statement indicating why the Company believes the non-GAAP measures provide useful information for investors.
(3) Calculated using average diluted shares outstanding of 50.0 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2020, 571.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2019, and 510.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2019.
(4) Continuing production excludes production from the sale of a 50% working interest in four Gulf Coast properties completed on March 4, 2020.

REVIEW OF OPERATING AND FINANCIAL RESULTS

Denbury’s oil and natural gas production averaged 48,805 BOE/d during fourth quarter 2020, a decrease of 2% from production in the third quarter of 2020 (the “prior quarter”) and a decrease of 13% compared to continuing production in the fourth quarter of 2019 (the “prior-year fourth quarter”). The decrease in production from the prior-year fourth quarter was generally due to the impact of cost reduction measures taken by the Company during 2020 to reduce capital expenditures, workovers, well repairs and other lease operating expenses as a result of the significantly lower oil price environment in 2020. In addition, production at the Company’s Delhi Field was lower in 2020 due to the lack of CO ₂ injections between late-February and late-October 2020 as a result of the Delta-Tinsley CO ₂ pipeline being out of service for repair during that period. On an annual basis, Denbury’s 2020 total production averaged 51,151 BOE/d, on target with the midpoint of the Company’s revised 2020 production guidance range. Further production information is provided on page 21 of this press release.

Denbury’s fourth quarter 2020 average realized oil price, including derivative contracts, was $43.94 per barrel (“Bbl”), a 2% increase from the prior quarter and a 25% decrease from the prior-year fourth quarter. Denbury’s realized oil price relative to NYMEX WTI oil prices for the fourth quarter 2020 was $2.03 per Bbl below NYMEX, compared to $1.64 per Bbl below NYMEX in the prior quarter and $0.44 per Bbl below NYMEX in the prior-year fourth quarter.

Total revenues and other income in the fourth quarter of 2020 were $197 million, an increase of 2% from the prior quarter and a decrease of 37% from the prior-year fourth quarter. The sequential quarterly increase was primarily due to higher realized oil prices, and the decrease from the prior-year fourth quarter was primarily due to lower oil prices and a decrease in production levels.

Total lease operating expenses in fourth quarter 2020 were $90 million, an increase of $3 million, or 4%, on a sequential-quarter basis (after adjusting prior quarter operating expenses for a non-recurring $15 million insurance reimbursement), and a decrease of $26 million, or 23%, compared to the prior-year fourth quarter. The sequential quarterly increase was primarily due to higher CO ₂ costs, power and fuel costs, and higher workover activity, while the year-over-year quarterly decrease was due to reductions across all expense categories, with the primary drivers being labor costs, power and fuel, workover expense, and CO ₂ costs. For full-year 2020, lease operating expenses averaged $18.78 per BOE, compared to $22.46 in 2019.

Taxes other than income, which includes ad valorem, production and franchise taxes, decreased $1 million, or 7%, from the prior quarter and decreased $8 million, or 35%, from the prior-year fourth quarter, generally due to changes in oil and natural gas revenues.

General and administrative (“G&A”) expenses were $18 million in fourth quarter 2020 and $68 million for full-year 2020, with fourth quarter 2020 G&A including $8 million of net stock-based compensation expense primarily associated with performance-based equity awards issued in December 2020. These G&A expense amounts represent a $1 million increase compared to the prior quarter and a decrease of $15 million, or 18%, compared to full-year 2019, primarily due to the change in severance expense between 2019 and 2020.

Depletion, depreciation, and amortization (“DD&A”) expense was $41 million during the fourth quarter of 2020, a decrease of $23 million, or 36%, compared to the prior-year fourth quarter due primarily to lower asset values resulting from the application of fresh start accounting.

Other expenses were $6 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, primarily associated with costs related to the Company’s Chapter 11 restructuring.

Denbury’s effective tax rates for the fourth quarter and full-year 2020 were 5% and 22%, respectively, lower than the Company’s statutory rate of 25%, due primarily to the establishment of a valuation allowance on the Company’s federal and state deferred tax assets after the application of fresh start accounting. For the Successor Period, the Company continues to offset its deferred tax assets with a valuation allowance. Thus, any income tax expense or benefit associated with the Successor’s pre-tax book income or loss will be offset with a change in valuation allowance.

2020 PROVED RESERVES

The Company’s total estimated proved oil and natural gas reserves at December 31, 2020 were 143 million BOE, consisting of 140 million barrels of crude oil, condensate and natural gas liquids (together, “liquids”), and 16 billion cubic feet (3 million BOE) of natural gas. Reserves were 98% liquids and 97% proved developed, with 57% of total proved reserves attributable to Denbury’s CO ₂ tertiary operations.  Total proved reserves declined by a net 87 million BOE during 2020 primarily due to the factors shown below:

(1) A non-GAAP measure. See accompanying schedules that reconcile GAAP to non-GAAP measures along with a statement indicating why the Company believes the non-GAAP measures provide useful information for investors.

Year-end 2020 estimated proved reserves and the discounted net present value of Denbury’s proved reserves, using a 10% per annum discount rate (“PV-10 Value”) ⁽¹⁾ (a non-GAAP measure), were computed using first-day-of-the-month 12-month average prices of $39.57 per Bbl for oil (based on NYMEX prices) and $1.99 per million British thermal unit (“MMBtu”) for natural gas (based on Henry Hub cash prices), adjusted for prices received at the field.  Comparative prices for 2019 were $55.69 per Bbl of oil and $2.58 per MMBtu for natural gas, adjusted for prices received at the field. The PV-10 Value ⁽¹⁾ of Denbury’s proved reserves was $703 million at December 31, 2020, compared to $2.6 billion at December 31, 2019. The standardized measure of discounted estimated future net cash flows after income taxes of Denbury’s proved reserves at December 31, 2020 (“Standardized Measure”) was $655 million compared to $2.3 billion at December 31, 2019. See the accompanying schedules for an explanation of the difference between PV-10 Value ⁽¹⁾ and the Standardized Measure and the uses of this information.

Denbury’s estimated proved CO ₂ reserves at Jackson Dome at year-end 2020, on a gross or 8/8th’s basis for operated fields, together with its overriding royalty interest in LaBarge Field in Wyoming, totaled 5.7 trillion cubic feet (“Tcf”), slightly lower than CO ₂ reserves of 5.9 Tcf as of December 31, 2019 due to 2020 production. Of these total CO ₂ reserves, 4.6 Tcf are located in the Gulf Coast region and 1.1 Tcf in the Rocky Mountain region.

FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL-YEAR 2020 RESULTS CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

Denbury management will host a conference call to review and discuss fourth quarter and full-year 2020 financial and operating results, together with its financial and operating outlook for 2021, today, Thursday, February 25, at 10:00 A.M. (Central). Additionally, Denbury will post presentation materials on its website which will be referenced during the conference call. Individuals who would like to participate should dial 877.705.6003 or 201.493.6725 ten minutes before the scheduled start time. To access a live webcast of the conference call and accompanying slide presentation, please visit the investor relations section of the Company’s website at www.denbury.com. The webcast will be archived on the website, and a telephonic replay will be accessible for approximately one month after the call by dialing 844.512.2921 or 412.317.6671 and entering confirmation number 13696086.

Denbury is an independent energy company with operations focused on producing oil from mature oil fields in the Gulf Coast and Rocky Mountain regions. The Company is differentiated by its focus on CO ₂ Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) and the emerging Carbon Capture, Use, and Storage (CCUS) industry, supported by the Company’s CO ₂ EOR technical and operational expertise and its extensive CO ₂ pipeline infrastructure. The utilization of captured industrial-sourced CO ₂ in EOR significantly reduces the carbon footprint of the oil that Denbury produces, underpinning the Company’s goal to fully offset its Scope 1, 2, and 3 CO ₂ emissions within the decade. For more information about Denbury, please visit www.denbury.com .

This press release, other than historical financial information, contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including estimated ranges for 2021 production, capital expenditures and free cash flow, and other risks and uncertainties detailed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Denbury’s most recent reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. These risks and uncertainties are incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein. These statements are based on engineering, geological, financial and operating assumptions that management believes are reasonable based on currently available information; however, management’s assumptions and the Company’s future performance are both subject to a wide range of business risks, and there is no assurance that these goals and projections can or will be met. Actual results may vary materially. In addition, any forward-looking statements represent the Company’s estimates only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing its estimates as of any future date. Denbury assumes no obligation to update its forward-looking statements.

FINANCIAL AND STATISTICAL DATA TABLES AND RECONCILIATION SCHEDULES

Following are unaudited financial and operational information for the Successor Periods from October 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 and September 19, 2020 through December 31, 2020; Predecessor Periods from January 1, 2020 through September 18, 2020 and the three month and annual periods ended December 31, 2019; and certain Combined information for the three month period ended September 30, 2020 and year ended December 31, 2020, in order to assist investors in understanding the comparability of the Company’s financial and operational results for the applicable periods. All production volumes and dollars are expressed on a net revenue interest basis with gas volumes converted to equivalent barrels at 6:1.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

The following information is based on GAAP reported earnings. Additional required disclosures will be included in the Company’s Form 10-K:

(1) Combined results for the year ended December 31, 2020 are provided for illustrative purposes and are derived from the financial statement line items from the Successor and Predecessor periods. Because of the impact of various adjustments to the financial statements in connection with the application of fresh start accounting, including asset valuation adjustments and liability adjustments, certain results of operations for the Successor are not comparable to those of the Predecessor. Management believes that the combined results provide meaningful information to assist investors in understanding the Company’s financial results for the applicable period, but should not be considered in isolation, as a substitute for, or more meaningful than, independent results of the Predecessor and Successor periods for the year ended December 31, 2020 reported in accordance with GAAP.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(1) Combined results for the year ended December 31, 2020 are provided for illustrative purposes and are derived from the financial statement line items from the Successor and Predecessor periods. Because of the impact of various adjustments to the financial statements in connection with the application of fresh start accounting, including asset valuation adjustments and liability adjustments, certain results of operations for the Successor are not comparable to those of the Predecessor. Management believes that the combined results provide meaningful information to assist investors in understanding the Company’s financial results for the applicable period, but should not be considered in isolation, as a substitute for, or more meaningful than, independent results of the Predecessor and Successor periods for the year ended December 31, 2020 reported in accordance with GAAP.
(2) Working capital changes during the Successor period from September 19, 2020 through December 31, 2020 and the combined year ended December 31, 2020 include an approximately $52 million cash outflow related to settlement of the Riley Ridge helium supply contract claim with APMTG Helium, LLC (“APMTG”).

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SUPPLEMENTAL NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (UNAUDITED)

Reconciliation of net income (loss) (GAAP measure) to adjusted net income (non-GAAP measure)

Adjusted net income is a non-GAAP measure provided as a supplement to present an alternative net income (loss) measure which excludes expense and income items (and their related tax effects) not directly related to the Company’s ongoing operations. Management believes that adjusted net income may be helpful to investors by eliminating the impact of noncash and/or special items not indicative of the Company’s performance from period to period, and is widely used by the investment community, while also being used by management, in evaluating the comparability of the Company’s ongoing operational results and trends. Adjusted net income should not be considered in isolation, as a substitute for, or more meaningful than, net income (loss) or any other measure reported in accordance with GAAP, but rather to provide additional information useful in evaluating the Company’s operational trends and performance.

(1) Combined results for the year ended December 31, 2020 are provided for illustrative purposes and are derived from the financial statement line items from the Successor and Predecessor periods. Because of the impact of various adjustments to the financial statements in connection with the application of fresh start accounting, including asset valuation adjustments and liability adjustments, certain results of operations for the Successor are not comparable to those of the Predecessor. Management believes that the combined results provide meaningful information to assist investors in understanding the Company’s financial results for the applicable periods, but should not be considered in isolation, as a substitute for, or more meaningful than, independent results of the Predecessor and Successor periods for the year ended December 31, 2020 reported in accordance with GAAP.
(2) Diluted net income per common share for the Predecessor periods includes the impact of potentially dilutive securities including nonvested restricted stock, nonvested performance-based equity awards and shares into which the Company’s previous convertible senior notes were convertible. The basic and diluted earnings per share calculations are included on page 15.
(3) The net change between periods of the fair market values of open commodity derivative positions, excluding the impact of settlements on commodity derivatives during the period.
(4) Reorganization items, net represent (a) expenses incurred subsequent to the filing petition for Chapter 11 as a direct result of the prepackaged joint plan of reorganization, (b) gains or losses from liabilities settled, and (c) fresh start accounting adjustments.
(5) Full cost pool ceiling test write-downs related to the Company’s oil and natural gas properties.
(6)  Accelerated depreciation for an asset impairment as well as impaired unevaluated properties during the year ended December 31, 2020.
(7)  Gain on debt extinguishment related to the open market repurchases and debt exchanges during 2020 and 2019.
(8) Severance-related expense associated with the Company’s 2019 voluntary separation program and the May-2020 involuntary workforce reduction.
(9) Expenses incurred before the petition date and after the Emergence Date related to advisor and professional fees associated with review of strategic alternatives and comprehensive restructuring of the Company’s indebtedness.
(10) Insurance reimbursements associated with a 2013 incident at Delhi Field.
(11) Other adjustments include (a) $3.7 million gain on land sales and $0.6 million litigation accrual adjustment upon settlement of the APMTG helium supply contract ruling, slightly offset by $0.9 million write-off of trade receivables and $0.5 million of expense associated with Delta-Tinsley CO ₂ pipeline repairs during the three months ended December 31, 2020 and (b) $2.0 million gain on land sales, $0.6 million of expense related to an impairment of assets, and $0.5 million of costs associated with the APMTG helium supply contract ruling during the three months ended December 31, 2019.   The year ended December 31, 2020 was further impacted by $5.9 million gain on land sales, offset by $4.2 million write-off of trade receivables, $3.8 million of expense associated with Delta-Tinsley CO ₂ pipeline repairs and $1.6 million of expense associated with the APMTG helium supply contract ruling. The year ended December 31, 2019 was further impacted by $6.3 million gain on land sales, $1.5 million of transaction costs related to the Company’s privately negotiated debt exchanges, $1.3 million of acquisition transaction costs, $1.3 million of expense related to an impairment of assets, and $1.3 million of costs associated with the APMTG helium supply contract ruling.
(12) The estimated income tax impacts on adjustments to net income (loss) for the Predecessor periods are generally computed based upon a statutory rate of 25% applied to income before tax, which incorporates discrete tax adjustments primarily comprised of the tax effect of the ceiling test and accelerated depreciation, impacts of the CARES Act, valuation allowances, and the periodic tax impacts of a shortfall (benefit) on the stock-based compensation deduction.

BASIC AND DILUTED NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE

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SUPPLEMENTAL NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (UNAUDITED)

Reconciliation of cash flows from operations (GAAP measure) to adjusted cash flows from operations (non-GAAP measure) to adjusted cash flows from operation less special items (non-GAAP measure) and free cash flow (non-GAAP measure)

Adjusted cash flows from operations is a non-GAAP measure that represents cash flows provided by operations before changes in assets and liabilities, as summarized from the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Adjusted cash flows from operations measures the cash flows earned or incurred from operating activities without regard to the collection or payment of associated receivables or payables. Adjusted cash flows from operations less special items is an additional non-GAAP measure that removes other special items. Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure that represents adjusted cash flows from operations less special items and interest treated as debt reduction, development capital expenditures and capitalized interest, but before acquisitions. Management believes that it is important to consider these additional measures, along with cash flows from operations, as it believes the non-GAAP measures can often be a better way to discuss changes in operating trends in its business caused by changes in production, prices, operating costs and related factors, without regard to whether the earned or incurred item was collected or paid during that period.

(1) Combined results for the year ended December 31, 2020 are provided for illustrative purposes and are derived from the financial statement line items from the Successor and Predecessor periods. Because of the impact of various adjustments to the financial statements in connection with the application of fresh start accounting, including asset valuation adjustments and liability adjustments, certain results of operations for the Successor are not comparable to those of the Predecessor. Management believes that the combined results provide meaningful information to assist investors in understanding the Company’s financial results for the applicable periods, but should not be considered in isolation, as a substitute for, or more meaningful than, independent results of the Predecessor and Successor periods for the year ended December 31, 2020 reported in accordance with GAAP.
(2) Working capital changes during the quarter and combined year ended December 31, 2020 include an approximately $52 million cash outflow related to settlement of the Riley Ridge helium supply contract claim with APMTG Helium, LLC.
(3) Includes costs associated with the Company’s restructuring incurred during the period from July 30, 2020 through September 18, 2020.

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SUPPLEMENTAL NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (UNAUDITED)

Reconciliation of commodity derivatives income (expense) (GAAP measure) to noncash fair value gains (losses) on commodity derivatives (non-GAAP measure)

Noncash fair value adjustments on commodity derivatives is a non-GAAP measure and is different from “Commodity derivatives expense (income)” in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in that the noncash fair value gains (losses) on commodity derivatives represents only the net change between periods of the fair market values of open commodity derivative positions, and excludes the impact of settlements on commodity derivatives during the period. Management believes that noncash fair value gains (losses) on commodity derivatives is a useful supplemental disclosure to “Commodity derivatives expense (income)” because the GAAP measure also includes settlements on commodity derivatives during the period; the non-GAAP measure is widely used within the industry and by securities analysts, banks and credit rating agencies in calculating EBITDA and in adjusting net income to present those measures on a comparative basis across companies, as well as to assess compliance with certain debt covenants.

(1) Combined results for the year ended December 31, 2020 are provided for illustrative purposes and are derived from the financial statement line items from the Successor and Predecessor periods. Because of the impact of various adjustments to the financial statements in connection with the application of fresh start accounting, including asset valuation adjustments and liability adjustments, certain results of operations for the Successor are not comparable to those of the Predecessor. Management believes that the combined results provide meaningful information to assist investors in understanding the Company’s financial results for the applicable periods, but should not be considered in isolation, as a substitute for, or more meaningful than, independent results of the Predecessor and Successor periods for the year ended December 31, 2020 reported in accordance with GAAP.

DENBURY INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (UNAUDITED)

Reconciliation of net income (loss) (GAAP measure) to Adjusted EBITDAX (non-GAAP measure)

Adjusted EBITDAX is a non-GAAP financial measure which management uses and is calculated based upon (but not identical to) a financial covenant related to “Consolidated EBITDAX” in the Company’s senior secured bank credit facility, which excludes certain items that are included in net income, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. Items excluded include interest, income taxes, depletion, depreciation, and amortization, and items that the Company believes affect the comparability of operating results such as items whose timing and/or amount cannot be reasonably estimated or are non-recurring. Management believes Adjusted EBITDAX may be helpful to investors in order to assess the Company’s operating performance as compared to that of other companies in its industry, without regard to financing methods, capital structure or historical costs basis. It is also commonly used by third parties to assess leverage and the Company’s ability to incur and service debt and fund capital expenditures. Adjusted EBITDAX should not be considered in isolation, as a substitute for, or more meaningful than, net income, cash flows from operations, or any other measure reported in accordance with GAAP. The Company’s Adjusted EBITDAX may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of another company because all companies may not calculate Adjusted EBITDAX, EBITDAX, or EBITDA in the same manner.  The following table presents a reconciliation of net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDAX.