Published: August 02, 2011
Stone Energy Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2011 Results
LAFAYETTE, La., Aug. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Stone Energy Corporation (NYSE: SGY) today announced financial and operational results for the second quarter of 2011. Some of the highlights include:
-- Net daily production for the second quarter of 2011 averaged 37.8 MBoe
(227 MMcfe) per day, which was slightly above the upper end of our
second quarter guidance of 213-225 MMcfe per day. Average daily
production for the third quarter of 2011 is expected to be 34.1-37.5
MBoe per day (205-225 MMcfe per day) with a gas/oil split of
approximately 53%/47%.
-- A Deep Gas discovery at LaPosada (La Cantera) was announced, with
additional targets still to be tested. Continued drilling at the
Lighthouse Bayou prospect with results expected over the next few
months.
-- In Appalachia, drilling efficiencies are projected to increase the wells
drilled this year to 21-24 wells, while construction on the third-party
pipeline is on schedule with production from the Mary area in West
Virginia expected to be on line during the fourth quarter.
-- Cane Creek well results at Hatch Point continue to be reviewed.
-- A positive pricing differential for Louisiana Sweet Crudes to West Texas
Intermediate pricing provided incremental margins of over $10 per barrel
during the second quarter, which is expected to continue into the third
quarter.
President and Chief Executive Officer David Welch stated, "We are excited about our Deep Gas discovery at LaPosada and are also looking forward to results from the ultra-Deep Gas Lighthouse Bayou prospect over the next few months. Production from LaPosada is expected by early next year. Over the next few months, we would also expect to see incremental Marcellus production as pipeline connections are completed. Production from the subsea tie-back at Pyrenees remains on schedule to commence by early 2012. We are continuing to review and evaluate Cane Creek well information at our Hatch Point field in the Paradox Basin and expect to have a plan-forward by year-end. Finally, our GOM shelf development program continues to provide steady production this year, generating significant free cash flow to help fund our various growth initiatives."
Financial Results
For the second quarter of 2011, Stone reported net income of $57.2 million, or $1.17 per share, on oil and gas revenue of $231.9 million, compared to net income of $27.9 million, or $0.57 per share, on oil and gas revenue of $164.0 million in the second quarter of 2010. Discretionary cash flow totaled $172.5 million during the second quarter of 2011, as compared to $116.4 million during the second quarter of 2010. Please see "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and the accompanying financial statements for a reconciliation of discretionary cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, to net cash flow provided by operating activities.
Net daily production during the second quarter of 2011 averaged 37.8 thousand barrels of oil equivalent (MBoe) per day (227 million cubic feet of gas equivalent (MMcfe) per day), compared with net daily production of 35.7 MBoe (214 MMcfe) per day in the first quarter of 2011, and net daily production of 36.1 MBoe (217 MMcfe) per day in the second quarter of 2010. The gas/oil split for the second quarter of 2011 was approximately 51%/49%.
Prices realized during the second quarter of 2011 averaged $105.19 per barrel of oil and $5.32 per Mcf of natural gas, as compared to the second quarter of 2010 average realized prices of $72.14 per barrel and $5.46 per Mcf. Effective hedging transactions increased the average realized price of natural gas by $0.36 per Mcf in the second quarter of 2011, compared to $0.95 per Mcf in the second quarter of 2010. Effective hedging transactions decreased the average realized price of oil by $8.60 per barrel in the second quarter of 2011, compared to $4.02 per barrel in the second quarter of 2010.
Lease operating expenses during the second quarter of 2011 totaled $46.7 million ($13.60 per Boe or $2.27 per Mcfe), compared to $36.9 million ($11.22 per Boe or $1.87 per Mcfe), in the second quarter of 2010.
Depreciation, depletion and amortization (DD&A) on oil and gas properties for the second quarter of 2011 totaled $71.8 million ($20.89 per Boe or $3.48 per Mcfe), compared to $62.3 million ($18.94 per Boe or $3.16 per Mcfe), in the second quarter of 2010.
Salaries, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses (excluding incentive compensation expense) for the second quarter of 2011 were $10.6 million ($3.09 per Boe or $0.51 per Mcfe), compared to $10.0 million ($3.03 per Boe or $0.51 per Mcfe), in the second quarter of 2010.
Capital expenditures before capitalized SG&A and interest during the second quarter of 2011 were approximately $100.6 million, which includes $14.5 million of plugging and abandonment expenditures. Additionally, $5.7 million of SG&A expenses and $10.8 million of interest were capitalized during the quarter.
As of June 30, 2011, we had no outstanding borrowings under our bank credit facility and letters of credit totaling $61.1 million had been issued pursuant to the facility.
Business Strategy and Operational Update
Our business strategy is to leverage cash flow generated from existing assets to maintain relatively stable GOM shelf production, profitably grow gas reserves and production in price-advantaged basins such as Appalachia and the Gulf Coast Basin, and profitably grow oil reserves and production in material impact areas such as the deep water GOM and the Rocky Mountain region.
LaPosada/La Cantera Prospect (Deep Gas). As was previously disclosed, the LaPosada well reached a depth of 18,550 feet and logged over 170 feet of highly resistive sand within the primary Cris R Massive objective. As a result of stuck pipe, the operator was initially only able to obtain porosity information in the upper portion of the logged sands which confirmed 37 feet of net commercial pay. Subsequently, the well was successfully sidetracked and porosity information confirmed the entire sand package as net commercial pay. The well continues to drill to test deeper objectives with a proposed vertical depth of 19,300 feet. Stone expects the well to be on production by early 2012 and has an approximately 33% working interest in the prospect.
Lighthouse Bayou Deep Prospect (Ultra Deep Gas). The Lighthouse Bayou prospect was spudded in December 2010 and results are expected later this year. The prospect test well, located in Cameron Parish, is permitted to drill up to 25,000 feet and targets deep sands equivalent in age to recent offshore discoveries. The well is currently at a depth of approximately 20,000 feet. Stone holds a 25% working interest in the prospect.
South Erath (Deep Gas). As previously disclosed, the South Erath discovery well encountered two pay zones totaling more than 50 feet of net pay, with first production expected in the fourth quarter. Stone holds a 14% working interest in South Erath.
Garden Banks 293 - Pyrenees (Deepwater). Subsea and topside procurement, fabrication and permitting have progressed with the installation of both the flow-line and umbilical targeted for late third quarter 2011. Topside installation of production equipment at the platform at Garden Banks 72 is anticipated to begin in late September and production is expected by early 2012. Stone holds a 30% working interest in the project.
Mississippi Canyon Block 109 - Amberjack Field (Conventional Shelf). Elrond, the fifth well in the current drilling program at Amberjack, was brought on line in May at approximately 600 Boe per day and Legolas, the sixth well, encountered 80 feet of net oil pay and came on line in late July at over 500 Boe per day. The final well of this program, Frost Up, is currently drilling and the rig is expected to be released in September. Stone has a 100% working interest in the Amberjack field.
Main Pass 315 - Pinto (Conventional Shelf). Pinto was drilled to a total depth of 7,830 feet and logged 18 net feet of oil. The well is being completed as a subsea tie-back to Apache's Main Pass Block 310 platform with first production estimated for the second quarter of 2012. Stone has a 20% working interest in this project. Apache is the operator.
Appalachian Basin (Marcellus Shale Play) - Due to improved drilling efficiencies, we now expect to drill 21-24 horizontal wells utilizing one horizontal rig and one top-hole rig in 2011, and expect to frac 16-20 wells. Current net production from the Heather/Buddy area in West Virginia is approximately 13 MMcf per day. After the installation of a Stone operated pipeline, production from the Katie area in northeast Pennsylvania commenced this past weekend from one vertical and two horizontal wells and volumes are expected to incline over the next couple of weeks. Finally, the third-party Caiman pipeline installation in West Virginia remains on schedule with volumes from 6 to 10 wells in the Mary area projected to be online in the fourth quarter.
Hatch Point Field - Cane Creek formation (Rocky Mountain Region). We continue to review and evaluate the well results for our three wells to determine the potential commerciality for a development program. Stone has approximately a 75% working interest in this 40,000 acre project (30,000 net) and is the operator.
Eagle Ford shale - Moczygemba #1H. Stone holds a non-operated 42.5% working interest in this horizontal well which is flowing approximately 300 Boe per day, after producing at a rate of over 800 Boe per day. Stone has an approximate 1,600 net acres in this play and expects to participate in another well before yearend.
2011 Guidance
Guidance for the third quarter and full year 2011 is shown in the table below. The guidance is subject to all the cautionary statements and limitations described below and under the caption "Forward Looking Statements".
Third Quarter Full Year
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Production - MBoe per day 34.1 - 37.5 34.1 - 37.5
(MMcfe per day) (205 - 225) (205 - 225)
Lease operating expenses (in millions) - $170 - $180
Salaries, General & Administrative
expenses (in millions) - $45 - $48
(excluding incentive compensation)
Depreciation, Depletion & Amortization
(per Mcfe) - $3.20 - $3.45
Corporate Tax Rate (%) - 36% - 37%
Capital Expenditure Budget (in
millions) - $500
Hedge Position
The following table illustrates our derivative positions for 2011, 2012 and 2013 as of August 2, 2011:
Fixed-Price Swaps
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Natural Gas Oil
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Daily Daily
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Volume Swap Volume Swap
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(MMBtus/d) Price (Bbls/d) Price
---------- ----- -------- -----
2011 10,000* $4.565 1,000 $70.05
2011 20,000 5.200 1,000 78.20
2011 10,000 6.830 1,000 80.20
2011 1,000 83.00
2011 1,000 83.05
2011 1,000** 85.20
2011 1,000 85.25
2011 1,000 89.00
2011 1,000*** 97.75
2011 1,000*** 104.30
2012 10,000 5.035 1,000 90.30
2012 10,000 5.040 1,000 90.41
2012 10,000 5.050 1,000 90.45
2012 1,000 95.50
2012 1,000 97.60
2012 1,000 100.00
2012 1,000 101.55
2012 1,000 104.25
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2013 10,000 5.270 1,000 97.15
2013 10,000 5.320 1,000 101.53
2013 1,000 103.00
2013 1,000 104.50
* February - December
** January - June
*** July - December
Other Information
Stone Energy has planned a conference call for 10:00 a.m. Central Time on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 to discuss the operational and financial results for the second quarter of 2011. Anyone wishing to participate should visit our website at www.StoneEnergy.com for a live web cast or dial 1-877-228-3598 and request the "Stone Energy Call." If you are unable to participate in the original conference call, a replay will be available immediately following the completion of the call on Stone Energy's website. The replay will be available for one month.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In this press release, we refer to a non-GAAP financial measure we call "discretionary cash flow." Management believes discretionary cash flow is a financial indicator of our company's ability to internally fund capital expenditures and service debt. Management also believes this non-GAAP financial measure of cash flow is useful information to investors because it is widely used by professional research analysts in the valuation, comparison, rating and investment recommendations of companies in the oil and gas exploration and production industry. Discretionary cash flow should not be considered an alternative to net cash provided by operating activities or net income, as defined by GAAP. Please see the "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measure" for a reconciliation of discretionary cash flow to cash flow provided by operating activities.
Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking and are based upon Stone's current belief as to the outcome and timing of future events. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, that address activities that Stone plans, expects, believes, projects, estimates or anticipates will, should or may occur in the future, including future production of oil and gas, future capital expenditures and drilling of wells and future financial or operating results are forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements herein include the timing and extent of changes in commodity prices for oil and gas, operating risks, liquidity risks, political and regulatory developments and legislation, including developments and legislation relating to our operations in the Gulf of Mexico and Appalachia, and other risk factors and known trends and uncertainties as described in Stone's Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q as filed with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties occur, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, Stone's actual results and plans could differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements.
Estimates for Stone's future production volumes are based on assumptions of capital expenditure levels and the assumption that market demand and prices for oil and gas will continue at levels that allow for economic production of these products. The production, transportation and marketing of oil and gas are subject to disruption due to transportation and processing availability, mechanical failure, human error, hurricanes and numerous other factors. Stone's estimates are based on certain other assumptions, such as well performance, which may vary significantly from those assumed. Delays experienced in well permitting could affect the timing of drilling and production. Lease operating expenses, which include major maintenance costs, vary in response to changes in prices of services and materials used in the operation of our properties and the amount of maintenance activity required. Estimates of DD&A rates can vary according to reserve additions, capital expenditures, future development costs, and other factors. Therefore, we can give no assurance that our future production volumes, lease operating expenses or DD&A rates will be as estimated.
Stone Energy is an independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana with additional offices in New Orleans, Houston and Morgantown, West Virginia. Our business strategy is to leverage cash flow generated from existing assets to maintain relatively stable GOM shelf production, profitably grow gas reserves and production in price-advantaged basins such as Appalachia and the Gulf Coast Basin, and profitably grow oil reserves and production in material impact areas such as the deep water GOM and the Rocky Mountain region. For additional information, contact Kenneth H. Beer, Chief Financial Officer, at 337-521-2210 phone, 337-521-9880 fax or via e-mail at CFO@StoneEnergy.com.
STONE ENERGY CORPORATION
SUMMARY STATISTICS
(In thousands, except per share/unit amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
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June 30, June 30,
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2011 2010 2011 2010
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FINANCIAL RESULTS
Net income $57,196 $27,872 $96,988 $53,290
Net income per
share $1.17 $0.57 $1.98 $1.10
PRODUCTION
QUANTITIES
Oil (MBbls) 1,667 1,430 3,283 2,852
Gas (MMcf) 10,614 11,146 20,194 21,744
Oil and gas (MBoe) 3,436 3,288 6,649 6,476
Oil and gas (MMcfe) 20,616 19,726 39,892 38,856
AVERAGE DAILY
PRODUCTION
Oil (MBbls) 18 16 18 16
Gas (MMcf) 117 122 112 120
Oil and gas (MBoe) 38 36 37 36
Oil and gas (MMcfe) 227 217 220 215
REVENUE DATA
Oil revenue $175,357 $103,159 $327,352 $203,724
Gas revenue 56,513 60,823 102,371 124,049
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Total oil and gas
revenue $231,870 $163,982 $429,723 $327,773
AVERAGE PRICES
Prior to the cash
settlement of
effective hedging
transactions:
Oil (per Bbl) $113.79 $76.16 $106.65 $76.38
Gas (per Mcf) 4.96 4.51 4.65 4.96
Oil and gas (per
Boe) 70.54 48.40 66.79 50.27
Oil and gas (per
Mcfe) 11.76 8.07 11.13 8.38
Including the cash
settlement of
effective hedging
transactions:
Oil (per Bbl) $105.19 $72.14 $99.71 $71.43
Gas (per Mcf) 5.32 5.46 5.07 5.70
Oil and gas (per
Boe) 67.48 49.87 64.63 50.61
Oil and gas (per
Mcfe) 11.25 8.31 10.77 8.44
COST DATA
Lease operating
expenses $46,734 $36,883 $85,540 $75,547
Salaries, general
and administrative
expenses 10,610 9,963 22,343 20,448
DD&A expense on oil
and gas properties 71,792 62,282 138,177 121,433
AVERAGE COSTS (per
Mcfe)
Lease operating
expenses (per Boe) $13.60 $11.22 $12.87 $11.67
Lease operating
expenses (per
Mcfe) 2.27 1.87 2.14 1.94
Salaries, general
and administrative
expenses (per Boe) 3.09 3.03 3.36 3.16
Salaries, general
and administrative
expenses (per
Mcfe) 0.51 0.51 0.56 0.53
DD&A expense on oil
and gas properties
(per Boe) 20.89 18.94 20.78 18.75
DD&A expense on oil
and gas properties
(per Mcfe) 3.48 3.16 3.46 3.13
AVERAGE SHARES
OUTSTANDING -
Diluted 48,006 47,678 47,973 47,657
STONE ENERGY CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
------------------
June 30,
--------
2011 2010
---- ----
Operating revenue:
Oil production $175,357 $103,159
Gas production 56,513 60,823
Other operational income 864 1,431
Derivative income, net 1,398 2,225
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Total operating revenue 234,132 167,638
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Operating expenses:
Lease operating expenses 46,734 36,883
Other operational expense 136 2,447
Production taxes 1,801 1,590
Depreciation, depletion and
amortization 72,646 63,765
Accretion expense 7,717 8,462
Salaries, general and
administrative expenses 10,610 9,963
Incentive compensation expense 2,333 421
Derivative expenses, net - -
Total operating expenses 141,977 123,531
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Income from operations 92,155 44,107
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Other (income) expenses:
Interest expense 1,980 2,540
Interest income (53) (1,002)
Other income, net (563) -
Early debt retirement expense 607 -
Other expense, net 69 209
Total other expenses 2,040 1,747
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Income before taxes 90,115 42,360
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Provision (benefit) for income
taxes:
Current (2,362) (1,392)
Deferred 35,281 15,880
Total income taxes 32,919 14,488
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Net income $57,196 $27,872
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Six Months Ended
----------------
June 30,
--------
2011 2010
--- ---
Operating revenue:
Oil production $327,352 $203,724
Gas production 102,371 124,049
Other operational income 1,749 2,687
Derivative income, net - 3,413
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Total operating revenue 431,472 333,873
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Operating expenses:
Lease operating expenses 85,540 75,547
Other operational expense 798 2,447
Production taxes 4,336 3,244
Depreciation, depletion and
amortization 140,315 124,418
Accretion expense 15,434 16,924
Salaries, general and
administrative expenses 22,343 20,448
Incentive compensation expense 5,017 1,346
Derivative expenses, net 782 -
Total operating expenses 274,565 244,374
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Income from operations 156,907 89,499
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Other (income) expenses:
Interest expense 5,091 6,606
Interest income (147) (1,059)
Other income, net (1,127) (776)
Early debt retirement expense 607 1,820
Other expense, net 193 489
Total other expenses 4,617 7,080
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Income before taxes 152,290 82,419
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Provision (benefit) for income
taxes:
Current (2,362) (5,264)
Deferred 57,664 34,393
Total income taxes 55,302 29,129
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Net income $96,988 $53,290
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STONE ENERGY CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURE
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
------------------ ----------------
June 30, June 30,
-------- --------
2011 2010 2011 2010
---- ---- ---- ----
Net income as
reported $57,196 $27,872 $96,988 $53,290
Reconciling
items:
Depreciation,
depletion and
amortization 72,646 63,765 140,315 124,418
Deferred income
tax provision 35,281 15,880 57,664 34,393
Accretion
expense 7,717 8,462 15,434 16,924
Stock
compensation
expense 1,458 1,314 3,138 2,741
Early
extinguishment
of debt 607 - 607 1,820
Other (2,384) (879) (1,333) (1,593)
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Discretionary
cash flow 172,521 116,414 312,813 231,993
Changes in
income taxes
payable (2,564) 4,687 (6,245) (8,813)
Settlement of
asset
retirement
obligations (14,534) (9,420) (33,568) (19,798)
Other working
capital
changes 1,794 21,019 (26,468) 6,952
Net cash
provided by
operating
activities $157,217 $132,700 $246,532 $210,334
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STONE ENERGY CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
June 30, December 31,
2011 2010
---- ----
Assets
------
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $82,021 $106,956
Restricted cash - 5,500
Accounts receivable 132,127 88,529
Fair value of hedging contracts 11,531 12,955
Current income tax receivable 6,403 -
Deferred tax asset 26,027 27,274
Inventory 5,302 6,465
Other current assets 1,248 768
Total current assets 264,659 248,447
Oil and gas properties, full cost method
of accounting:
Proved 5,943,929 5,789,578
Less: accumulated depreciation, depletion
and amortization (4,945,158) (4,804,949)
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Net proved oil and gas properties 998,771 984,629
Unevaluated 510,717 413,180
Other property and equipment, net 10,754 10,722
Fair value of hedging contracts 4,748 -
Other assets, net 24,694 22,112
Total assets $1,814,343 $1,679,090
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable to vendors $93,054 $103,208
Undistributed oil and gas proceeds 14,706 10,037
Accrued interest 14,058 14,062
Fair value of hedging contracts 25,384 32,144
Asset retirement obligations 48,590 42,300
Current income tax payable - 239
Other current liabilities 15,850 16,075
Total current liabilities 211,642 218,065
6 3/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014 200,000 200,000
8 5/8% Senior Notes due 2017 375,000 375,000
Deferred taxes 157,690 99,227
Asset retirement obligations 306,357 331,620
Fair value of hedging contracts 7,887 3,606
Other long-term liabilities 21,482 21,215
Total liabilities 1,280,058 1,248,733
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Common stock 480 478
Treasury stock (860) (860)
Additional paid-in capital 1,334,800 1,331,500
Accumulated deficit (789,569) (886,557)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (10,566) (14,204)
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Total stockholders' equity 534,285 430,357
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Total liabilities and stockholders'
equity $1,814,343 $1,679,090
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SOURCE Stone Energy Corporation
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