Defining Devon / 2005 Annual Report – Devon energy Corporation
How we are defined by others is as important
as how we define ourselves.
Contents
Letter to Shareholders – Larry Nichols reviews the year and shares the company’s strategy.
Five-Year Highlights – Financial highlights from the past five years.
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Page 8
Page 0 Q&A – Management answers Wall Street’s questions.
Page 3 Community Partners – Devon and its employees give back to communities.
Page 6 Environmental, Health and Safety – Safety and environmental stewardship defined.
Page 9 Portfolio of Oil and Gas Properties – An in-depth view of Devon’s oil and gas assets.
Page 22 -Year Property Data
Page 23 Operating Statistics by Area
Page 25 Key Property Highlights
Page 29
Index to Financials
Page 0 Directors and Senior Officers
Page 04 Glossary
Page 05 Common Stock Trading Data and Investor Information
Devon /dev•on/ Devon is the largest U.S.-based independent oil and gas exploration and production company. Dev•on
also owns natural gas pipelines and treatment facilities in many of its producing areas, making Dev•on one of North
America’s larger processors of natural gas liquids. Dev•on’s operations are focused primarily in the United States and
Canada; however, the company also explores for and produces oil and natural gas in selected areas outside North America.
Dev•on is included in the S&P 500 Index and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol DVN.
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Terry Belsheim / Landowner – ALbErtA, CANADA
David Walker / Sheriff – WISE CoUNtY, tExAS
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Sonja Macys / Executive Director – tUCSoN AUDUboN SoCIEtY, ArIzoNA
Newton Monteiro / Director – NAtIoNAL PEtroLEUM AGENCY, brAzIL
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Letter to
Shareholders
Dear Fellow Shareholders: For Devon Energy Corporation, 2005
was a year defined by accomplishment. Many are readily
apparent: oil and gas reserves, revenues, cash flow, earn-
ings and earnings per share all climbed to record levels.
However, other significant accomplishments are less obvious.
RECORD DRILLING BuDGET YIELDS SIGNIFICANT GROWTH
At about $4 billion, Devon’s 2005 capital budget rep-
resented the highest level of exploration and development
investment in our history. And the results of this capital
program were a resounding success. We added almost 440
million equivalent barrels of proved oil and gas reserves
during the year—nearly double the 226 million barrels we
produced. Furthermore, we added these reserves almost
entirely with the drill bit at very attractive finding and
development costs. Devon’s 2005 reserves growth resulted
from drilling activity across our core North American asset
base. onshore in the United States and Canada, we invested
$3.3 billion and drilled about 2,260 successful wells.
the barnett Shale continues to be our most signifi-
cant area in the United States for growth in oil and gas
reserves. the barnett is the largest natural gas field in
texas, and Devon is the largest producer in the field. Drill-
ing 217 barnett wells in 2005, we added 690 billion cubic
feet of natural gas equivalent reserves, or more than triple
our barnett production for the year. In addition to growing
barnett reserves dramatically, we also increased our barnett
production. Late in the fourth quarter our daily production
reached an all-time high of 580 million cubic feet of gas
equivalent per day. Continuing this growth trajectory, we
are targeting an exit rate of 630 million cubic feet equiva-
lent per day from the barnett Shale in 2006.
In Canada, during 2005 we added the first 118 mil-
lion barrels of reserves at our Jackfish oil sands project—a
project we initiated in 2003. We expect to eventually recover
a total of 300 million barrels of oil at Jackfish. When fully
operational in 2008, we expect this 100% Devon-owned
project to produce 35,000 barrels of oil per day, and to do
so for more than 25 years, without decline. In addition, we
are evaluating the area around Jackfish for the potential to
double, or possibly even triple, the size of the project.
the barnett Shale and Jackfish projects are only two
examples of the many projects across North America that cur-
rently contribute to Devon’s growth. I invite you to explore
these projects and numerous others in more detail in the
Portfolio of oil and Gas Properties beginning on page 19.
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BuILDING FOR THE LONG RuN
For several years in Devon’s annual reports, I have dis-
cussed our commitment to achieve sustainable success over
the long term. In a world where oil and gas are increasingly
scarce commodities, simply developing low-risk opportunities
in our existing producing areas is not enough. We believe that
in order to ensure sustainable growth over the longer term,
we must invest today in projects that can provide an uninter-
rupted stream of growth opportunities tomorrow. our actions
reflect this resolve. For several years we have been investing
hundreds of millions of dollars annually on these longer-term
projects. Although these projects do not provide immediate
results, this strategy is paying off. While Devon’s core North
American assets delivered the 2005 reserves growth, perhaps
more important were the projects that set the stage for con-
tinued growth in the future.
In the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, we drilled delinea-
tion wells on both our Cascade and Jack prospects in the
lower tertiary trend. the information gained from these wells
boosts our confidence that these exciting discoveries may
soon lead to full-scale development. the next step toward a
development decision, an extended production test, is now
under way at Jack. Flow rates, pressure data and other res-
ervoir measurements will enable Devon and its partners to
select a development approach and optimize the design of
production facilities.
Assuming the lower tertiary can be economically devel-
oped, it will be a new producing horizon in the deepwater
Gulf of Mexico. Devon, with three delineated discoveries in
hand and a leading acreage position in the play, is ideally
positioned to benefit from this emerging resource.
Also in 2005, we sanctioned the development of Polvo.
Devon operates and owns 60% of this 2004 oil discovery in
the Campos basin offshore brazil. Platform fabrication is cur-
rently under way and we expect first production in the sec-
ond half of 2007. this initial development should establish
about 50 million barrels of proved reserves. Furthermore, in
2006 we plan to drill three additional wells in the area in an
attempt to expand the project.
In addition to first production at Polvo, 2007 will also
bring us a significant increase in oil production from Azerbai-
jan. Devon’s 5.6% carried interest in the ACG field is subject
to payout provisions that we should satisfy in the first half
of 2007. At that point, Devon’s share of ACG production will
jump to between 30,000 and 35,000 barrels of oil per day
from the current 1,300 barrels per day.
GuLF STORMS BRING CHALLENGES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
the storms that devastated portions of the U.S. Gulf Coast
in 2005 touched Devon in many ways. Dozens of Devon’s Gulf
area employees lived directly in the path of hurricanes, and
a number of employees lost their homes in the storms. In the
face of personal hardships, those employees remained incred-
ibly dedicated to ensuring that Devon’s personnel and assets
were safeguarded. I am both humbled by their dedication and
proud of their performance.
I’m also very proud of the response of Devon’s employ-
ees who were not directly impacted by the storms. Employees
throughout the company responded with overwhelming gen-
erosity and compassion for their fellow employees.
our Gulf team also did an excellent job of responding to
the storms from an operational standpoint. As a result of the
dedicated efforts of Devon’s employees, we had no injuries
or reported spills throughout this entire ordeal and our sus-
pended volumes were less than 3% of our 2005 production.
SHARPENING THE FOCuS
Devon increased oil and gas reserves during 2005 in
spite of divesting properties during the year with reserves
of more than 180 million equivalent barrels. these property
sales completed a $2 billion divestiture program initiated in
late 2004. the properties divested included those with high
decline rates, limited growth potential, high operating costs
and those that were outside our geographical areas of focus.
Selling producing properties obviously reduces current oil
and gas reserves and production. However, we believe the
short-term impact will be more than offset by the longer-term
benefits. We emerge from these divestitures with our efforts
focused on an asset base that is more efficient to operate and
of higher overall quality.
Letter to Shareholders
DELIVERING ON THE PROMISE
record 2005 earnings and cash flow coupled with the
proceeds from the property divestitures provided Devon with
unprecedented amounts of free cash. We deployed this capi-
tal with a focus on optimizing value per share. In addition to
successfully deploying the largest capital budget in our his-
tory, we purchased $2.3 billion of our common stock in 2005,
reducing outstanding shares by 8%. Also during the year, we
repaid $1.3 billion in debt, reducing net debt to just 19% of
adjusted capital. the bottom line? During 2005 we increased
the proved oil and gas reserves behind each Devon share by
11% while reducing overall indebtedness.
DEFINING OuR FuTuRE
With our 2006 capital budget we expect to again add
more than 400 million equivalent barrels of oil and gas
reserves, entirely through drilling. And despite upward cost
pressure and intense competition for equipment and person-
nel, we expect to again deliver very competitive finding and
development costs in 2006.
As I look ahead in 2006 and beyond, the opportunity
for Devon has never been more clearly defined. We have
a high-quality base of core properties delivering a steady
stream of oil and gas reserves and production. We have the
visibility of significant production growth from large-scale
development projects already in hand, including the bar-
nett Shale, Jackfish, Polvo and ACG. Furthermore, we have
a large, high-quality inventory of exploration opportuni-
ties and a skilled and dedicated workforce to fuel Devon’s
growth into the next decade.
In this 2005 Annual report, we explore how Devon is
defined by many of those whose lives have been touched by
the company. You will hear from representatives of the invest-
ment community, regulatory agencies, our employees, our
business partners and members of the communities where
Devon’s employees live and work. I am extremely proud of
the values embodied by Devon and its employees and to hear
these values reflected in the words of others.
I know of no one that has better exemplified the val-
ues that Devon holds dear than long-time director, Michael
Gellert. our friend recently retired after serving 35 years on
Devon’s board. Mike’s contributions to the company’s success
are immeasurable and deeply appreciated.
J. Larry Nichols
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
MArCH 10, 2006
17%
5%
38%
47%
34%
N/M
N/M
34%
—
34%
41%
43%
-5%
-6%
17%
N/M
17%
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 3,
200
2002
2003
2004
2005
LAST YEAR
CHANGE
Five-Year Highlights
Financial Data (1) (Millions, except per share data)
total revenues
total expenses and other income, net
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
total income tax expense (benefit)
Net earnings from continuing operations
Net results of discontinued operations
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
Net earnings
Preferred stock dividends
Net earnings applicable to common stockholders
$
$
2,864
2,836
28
4,316
4,450
(134)
7,352
5,107
2,245
9,189
5,896
3,293
10,741
6,189
4,552
5
23
31
49
103
10
93
(193)
59
514
1,731
1,107
2,186
1,622
2,930
45
—
104
10
94
—
16
—
—
—
—
1,747
10
1,737
2,186
10
2,176
2,930
10
2,920
Net earnings per share:
basic
Diluted
$
$
0.37
0.36
0.31
0.30
4.16
4.04
4.51
4.38
6.38
6.26
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
basic
Diluted
Cash flow from continuing operating activities
operating cash flows from discontinued operations
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash dividends per common share
$
$
$
255
259
309
313
417
433
482
499
458
470
1,776
134
1,910
1,726
28
1,754
3,768
—
3,768
4,816
—
4,816
5,612
—
5,612
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.20
0.30
50%
DECEMBER 3,
200
2002
2003
2004
2005
LAST YEAR
CHANGE
total assets
Debentures exchangeable into shares of
Chevron Corporation common stock (2)
other long-term debt
Stockholders’ equity
Working capital
Property Data (1)
Proved reserves (Net of royalties)
oil (MMBbls)
Gas (Bcf)
NGLs (MMBbls)
oil, Gas and NGLs (MMBoe) (3)
$
13,184
16,225
27,162
30,025
30,273
1%
$
$
$
$
649
5,940
3,259
435
662
6,900
4,653
22
677
7,903
11,056
293
692
6,339
13,674
772
709
5,248
14,862
1,272
2%
-17%
9%
65%
527
5,024
108
1,472
444
5,836
192
1,609
661
7,316
209
2,089
596
7,494
232
2,077
649
7,296
246
2,112
9%
-3%
6%
2%
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 3,
200
2002
2003
2004
2005
LAST YEAR
CHANGE
Production (Net of royalties) (4)
oil (MMBbls)
Gas (Bcf)
NGLs (MMBbls)
oil, Gas and NGLs (MMBoe) (3)
36
489
8
126
42
761
19
188
62
863
22
228
78
891
24
251
64
827
24
226
-18%
-7%
-1%
-10%
(1) Years 2001 through 2002 exclude results from Devon’s operations in Indonesia, Argentina and Egypt that were discontinued in 2002.
Devon acquired new assets in Egypt and Indonesia in the April 2003 Ocean merger that are included in Devon’s continuing operations
since 2003. Revenues, expenses and production in 2003 include only eight and one-fourth months attributable to the Ocean merger; in 2002,
include only 11 and one-fourth months attributable to the Mitchell merger and in 2001, include only two and one-half months attributable to
the Anderson acquisition. All periods have been adjusted to reflect the two-for-one stock split that occurred on November 15, 2004.
(2) Debentures exchangeable into 14.2 million shares of Chevron Corporation common stock beneficially owned by Devon.
(3) Gas converted to oil at the ratio of 6Mcf:1Bbl. Natural gas liquids converted to oil at the ratio of 1Bbl:1Bbl.
(4) Declining production in 2005 versus 2004 was largely attributed to property divestitures completed in the first half of 2005.
N/M Not a meaningful number.
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Murray Wright / Investor – rICHMoND, VIrGINIA
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Q&A
OIL, GAS AND NGL
REVENuES
($ Billions)
Oil and natural gas prices increased significantly in 2005. Why did the company not hedge some of its
2006 production to lock in higher prices?
8.9
7.5
5.9
3.3
2.8
01
02
03
04
05
CASH, CASH EQuIVALENTS
AND SHORT-TERM
INVESTMENTS
($ Billions)
2.3
2.1
1.3
0.3
0.2
01
02
03
04
05
Higher product prices led to
19% growth in oil and gas
sales in 2005, funding all the
company’s capital demands
while increasing cash on hand.
Devon has followed a consistent hedging approach. We know that we cannot reliably predict
the short-term course of oil and natural gas prices, and therefore we do not speculate on oil and
gas prices with hedges. However, we believe hedges can be a useful tool to mitigate a specific
risk. An example from Devon’s history occurred in early 2002. As a result of the acquisitions of
Anderson Exploration and Mitchell Energy, we carried significant debt on our balance sheet. to
ensure sufficient levels of cash flow to meet our debt repayment obligations and fund our capital
budget, we used hedges to protect floor prices on portions of our oil and gas production.
today, after several very profitable years, we have repaid a significant amount of debt.
therefore, with Devon’s strong balance sheet, we have no compelling reason to hedge. Going into
2006 we had no oil or gas hedges in place.
Devon pledged $2 million to hurricane relief in 2005. What is Devon’s strategy for corporate giving?
Community involvement is a core value at Devon, and the company is committed to giv-
ing back to the communities where we have a business presence. the trail of destruction from
Hurricanes Katrina and rita left a lasting impression. Due to the size and impact of the storms,
Devon has pledged to help rebuild communities that were affected. Devon’s $2 million donation is
providing both short-term and long-term assistance to communities in Louisiana and texas where
Devon employees live and the company operates.
Youth, education and emergency response organizations such as volunteer fire and sheriffs’
departments are focus areas in our corporate giving program. We support programs and organiza-
tions that have a direct impact on young lives while enhancing the social and economic develop-
ment of communities. From our tutoring program at an oklahoma City elementary school to
building schools in Lagos, Nigeria, Devon and its employees worldwide take great pride in giving
back to the community. our employees embrace our community initiatives and play an active role
in our volunteer efforts.
What is Devon doing to counteract the rise in oil field costs?
the current tightness in oil and natural gas supplies and the resulting uplift in oil and gas
prices have led to an accelerated search for new reserves around the world. this increase in activ-
ity has led to soaring demand for oil field equipment, supplies and services. Daily drilling rig rates,
for example, have increased dramatically, as has the price of steel pipe and the diesel fuel used
to power the rigs. Experienced crews are in short supply, driving up the salaries of the personnel
who man the rigs.
As a large customer of the service companies, however, we have some leverage to control
costs. We concentrate our business by forming strategic alliances with select suppliers. this results
in volume pricing for Devon and specified levels of performance by the vendors. We also work
together with the vendors to find mutually beneficial ways to improve efficiencies and reduce
costs.
our extensive inventory of drilling locations allows us to contract rigs for years at a time,
often at discounted rates. our large size does not make Devon immune to price increases, but
we can lessen the impact with careful planning, close cooperation with the service suppliers and
attention to the bottom line.
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Q&A
The importance of unconventional oil and gas resources is increasing in North America. What uncon-
ventional resources is Devon developing?
WELLS DRILLED
Devon was an early leader in developing unconventional resources when we began produc-
ing natural gas from coal beds in New Mexico’s San Juan basin in the 1980s. In addition to the San
Juan basin we also have a significant coalbed gas project in the Powder river basin in Wyoming
and are piloting others in Wyoming’s Wind river basin and in western Canada.
Perhaps the most exciting unconventional gas play in the United States is the barnett Shale
in north texas. With our current production from the barnett approaching 600 million cubic feet
equivalent per day, Devon is by far the largest producer in the play. Leveraging our success in the
barnett Shale, we are also pursuing similar unconventional formations including the Woodford
and Caney shales in oklahoma.
In addition to natural gas, North America also holds abundant unconventional oil resources
in the oil sands of western Canada. Devon is the only U.S. independent currently active in the
Canadian oil sands. our Jackfish project in eastern Alberta is expected to produce 35,000 barrels
of oil per day in 2008. We are currently evaluating a potential extension to Jackfish that could
double the output to 70,000 barrels per day. As conventional North American resources are being
depleted, unconventional oil and gas are growing in significance. Devon is well positioned to
participate in that growth.
Devon had meaningful reserve growth in 2005, but you are not forecasting production growth in 2006.
Why is that?
We were very successful at increasing proved reserves in 2005. Extensions, discoveries and
performance revisions totaled 439 million equivalent barrels. this was nearly double Devon’s 2005
production of 226 million barrels. However, we also sold non-core producing properties in the year
comprising proved reserves of 183 million barrels. Prior to sale, the divested properties contrib-
uted 10 million equivalent barrels to 2005 production. therefore, excluding production from the
divested properties, our 2006 production forecast of 217 million barrels is about equal to 2005.
Due to the multi-year investment cycle of many large-scale oil and gas developments, capital
outlays and oil and gas reserve additions often precede growth in production. this is the case with
Devon—we expect much higher production in 2007, between 232 and 236 million equivalent bar-
rels. Furthermore, we anticipate additional production growth in 2008 and beyond. this growth
is largely the result of multi-year development projects that are nearing completion. Examples
include our Jackfish project in Canada, the ACG field in Azerbaijan and the Polvo project in brazil.
these three projects in combination are expected to contribute more than 85,000 barrels per day
to Devon in 2008.
In light of Devon’s international exploration activities, do you expect more of your production to come
from outside North America in the future?
Devon is primarily a North American company, with approximately 88% of our oil and gas
production coming from the United States and Canada. In support of this concentration, a pro-
portionate share of our 2006 capital budget for drilling, development and facilities is allocated to
projects in North America. However, Devon’s production from countries outside North America is
expected to increase in 2007. Increases from the ACG field in Azerbaijan and development of our
Polvo discovery offshore brazil will be the main contributors.
Longer term, shifts in the geographic distribution of Devon’s production mix will be oppor-
tunity driven. Devon is pursuing large-scale exploration opportunities in Canada, the lower 48, the
Gulf of Mexico and select countries outside North America. Disproportionate success in one of
these geographical regions could shift our production mix toward that region.
2,375
2,229 2,178
1,685
1,545
01
02
03
04
05
RESERVE ADDITIONS
FROM ExTENSIONS,
DISCOVERIES AND
PERFORMANCE REVISIONS
(MMBoe*)
439
•
313
•
•
169
•
131
•
66
01
02
03
04
05
*Gas converted to oil equivalent
at the ratio of 6Mcf:1Bbl.
Devon drilled a record 2,375
wells in 2005 with a 97% suc-
cess rate. This led to our most
successful year ever adding
reserves with the drill bit.
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Hoa Tran / Devon Scholar – oKLAHoMA CItY UNIVErSItY
Community
Partners
At Devon, we are more than an energy producer, more than an employer, more than an innovator
and more than a good place to invest. While we are proud to be all of those things, what defines us as a
company is our desire to be a good neighbor.
From the Louisiana coast to the northern edge of Canada, and from the inner city of Rio de
Janeiro to the congested streets of Cairo, Devon touches the lives of people who live and work around
us. Our employees volunteer as tutors in Oklahoma City and Houston, we support a safety initiative for
young people in Alberta, and we build schools in Nigeria. Devon supports volunteer fire departments
and sheriffs’ offices from Texas to Montana, and our contributions to community programs stretch
even farther.
Reaching out to help others is part of our role as a good corporate citizen, just as it is our role to
produce energy and create value for our investors. What is good for our communities is good for us
because healthy communities nurture successful companies.
Hurricane Relief / In the aftermath of hurricanes
Katrina and rita, Devon reached out with contri-
butions and volunteers to help victims begin the
process of mending lives shattered by the storms.
Immediately following Katrina, Devon reactivated
its charitable foundation, matching more than
$64,000 in employee contributions made to assist
dozens of colleagues affected by the storms in
Louisiana and texas. Devon also pledged $2 mil-
lion to community agencies assisting hurricane
victims along the Gulf Coast.
The 2005 Gulf of Mexico hurricanes did extensive damage to coastal
communities such as Buras, Louisiana. Devon employees responded
generously with donations of time and money.
Devon employees stepped up as volunteers,
working both before and after the devastation hit.
In Houston, our employees sorted clothing, toys
and other goods donated to Hurricane Katrina
evacuees. the volunteers played an important
role in processing donations quickly so they
could be delivered immediately to people who
needed them.
Dozens of volunteers from oklahoma City
manned a hotline to assist more than 700 Devon
employees and their families as they rushed to
leave Houston in front of Hurricane rita.
In west texas, employees in Devon’s Midland
office helped reopen an abandoned apartment
complex to assist people displaced by the hur-
ricanes. the volunteers spent a weekend deep
cleaning apartments that had been scheduled for
demolition.
Community Outreach / Devon has a stake in the
communities where we do business. We not only
work there, we live there, go to church there and
our children attend school there. We consider our-
selves part of the communities where we operate,
and it is our role to offer leadership and support
in ways that protect the environment, promote
safety and enhance the quality of life.
For many of our employees, it is not enough
to come to work each day to do their jobs. Some
also serve as ambassadors in their communities,
creating points of contact where lasting relation-
ships can form. they serve on school boards
Despite the massive size of hur-
ricanes Katrina and Rita, Devon’s
field operations weathered the
storms without an employee injury
or environmental mishap.
Pipeline foreman Billy Hill (left)
and production foreman Dickie
Smith volunteer in their com-
munities as Devon Ambassadors.
Devon’s community outreach
programs were recognized for
their excellence in 2005.
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Community Partners
and city councils and volunteer as youth league
coaches. they speak to civic groups and school
classes about Devon and the energy industry.
they stop to answer questions on street corners,
from their vehicles or walking down grocery store
aisles.
Devon promotes public safety as well, con-
tributing financial support to dozens of volunteer
fire departments each year. the company is the
founding sponsor of Wise Eyes, a county-based
crime watch program adopted by sheriffs’ offices
in texas, New Mexico and Wyoming.
our solid record of community outreach
and stewardship was recognized in 2005 by Oil
& Gas Investor magazine, which named Devon
best Corporate Citizen as part of the publication’s
annual Excellence Awards.
Advocate for Education / Whether they are learn-
ing their AbCs or studying advanced microbiol-
ogy, Devon supports students. We are investing
in the future by supporting youth and education
as volunteers, financial contributors and men-
tors. From Houston to oklahoma City to Calgary,
Devon seizes the opportunity to enrich the educa-
tional experience.
Devon volunteers are active in Houston’s
Communities in Schools program, serving as role
models for at-risk students attending inner-city
schools. In oklahoma City, about 200 volunteer
tutors are contributing to continued improvement
in math and reading test scores at Mark twain
Elementary School. Devon has been a partner
for three years with the school that is located in
a disadvantaged neighborhood near downtown
oklahoma City.
In Alberta, Devon supports the SMArtrISK
initiative, advocating personal safety to thousands
of middle school and high school students in
Canada. by teaching safety education early, we
benefit our communities and the company. Some
of the students who attend our presentations could
one day be summer interns or Devon employees.
the Devon-sponsored Clara Luper Scholarship
program at oklahoma City University is named for
a prominent oklahoman and national civil rights
activist. the program funds tuition, fees, books
and living expenses for students who might not
otherwise have an opportunity to attend a univer-
sity. Currently 10 Devon scholars are on campus.
Lease analyst Jill Roberts tutors
Mercedes Garcia at Mark Twain
Elementary School in Oklahoma
City. Student test scores have
shown notable improvement
since the tutoring program was
initiated in 2003.
Engineer Brian Harrison ties four
colored flags commemorating a
traditional ground blessing cere-
mony on the site of the Jackfish oil
sands project in Alberta, Canada.
At Jackfish, Devon is striving to
conduct its operations in a manner
which is respectful and responsive
to the needs and concerns of the
local communities.
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His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, executive governor of
Lagos State, hosts Devon’s President John Richels during a 2005 visit
to Nigeria. Devon has funded primary and secondary education in
Nigeria since 2004.
International / outside North America, Devon’s
community support efforts coincide with the
company’s exploration and production operations
in countries such as brazil, Nigeria and Egypt.
Since 2002, Devon has supported efforts
to help young children exposed to violence in
the inner-city of rio de Janeiro. the A Casa da
Arvore project involves about 400 children and
their families. the program provides free psycho-
logical counseling and offers other programs to
strengthen family and social ties.
In Nigeria, Devon invests $1 million annu-
ally to provide students opportunities to pursue
degrees in petroleum engineering, petroleum law,
geology and geophysics at Nigerian universities
as well as institutions in the United States and
Europe. Devon also funds the renovation and
construction of primary and secondary schools in
Nigeria, benefiting more than 4,100 students since
the program began in 2004.
In Egypt, Devon is a key member of the
Society for road Safety, which provides education
and funding for traffic safety projects in Cairo. We
also provide food, blankets and medical supplies
to poor families and orphans in the nation’s cen-
tral Nile delta region.
Roger Fernandez / Team Leader – NAtUrAL GAS StAr ProGrAM, ENVIroNMENtAL ProtECtIoN AGENCY, WASHINGtoN, D.C.
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Environmental,
Health and Safety
Devon’s oil and gas production operations stretch from the Gulf of Mexico’s deep water to
the Canadian Arctic and several other continents around the world. We are results oriented and
focused on achievement. But our successes would be hollow if they were not accomplished in ways
that ensure the safety of our employees and respect for the environment.
Whether we are leading the way in the massive Barnett Shale play in north Texas or re-estab-
lishing exploration in Canada’s frozen Beaufort Sea, Devon has a record of achievement in safety
and environmental stewardship.
Workplace safety, water conservation and climate change are issues we work with every day at
Devon. As an energy company, it is our role to find and produce the oil and natural gas necessary
to keep pace with the world’s growing demand for energy. It is also our role to create safe work
environments, conserve natural resources and limit greenhouse gas emissions.
Emission Reduction / Devon pursues cost-effec-
tive methane emission reduction methods that
extend beyond regulatory requirements in the
United States and Canada. the company’s record
is well documented with the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency and the Canadian Standards
Association.
In the United States, Devon has recorded
more than 15 billion cubic feet of methane emis-
sion reductions since 1990. the EPA’s Natural
Gas StAr Program has recognized Devon’s
performance two years in a row. In 2004, Devon
was named rookie of the Year following its first
year of participation. In 2005, the company was
selected as Production Partner of the Year.
Devon’s participation in the Canadian
Greenhouse Gas Challenge and registry reflects
further dedication to greenhouse gas emission
reduction. the company is recognized as a Gold
Champion Level reporter, which is the highest
level of achievement with the Canadian pro-
gram. Under the voluntary government/industry
partnership, Devon has recorded a cumulative
reduction of 6.7 million metric tons of carbon
dioxide equivalent from 1994 through 2004.
In addition to our reduction efforts in the
field, Devon is pursuing other ways to address
air quality issues. In oklahoma City, Devon
sponsors the Association of Central oklahoma
Governments’ Clean Air Campaign, promoting
public awareness for air quality issues. In
Houston, Devon encourages employees to use
alternative forms of transportation. As a result,
About 70% of Devon’s downtown Houston employees either carpool or
use public transportation in their daily commutes.
70% of the company’s Houston workforce
either carpools or rides the bus to work. the
EPA recognized Devon’s commuter program
by naming the company as one of its 20 best
Workplaces for Commuters among Fortune 500
companies. Devon ranked 13th in 2005, marking
its second year on the list.
Conservation / Conservation of natural resources
is a fundamental part of our role as environ-
mental stewards, and water is a central focus.
We are steadfast in our compliance with regu-
latory requirements for water conservation in
oil and natural gas fields, and we continue to
Devon and the Calgary-based
SEEDS Foundation have joined to
educate school children in Alberta
about the importance of water
conservation.
Devon operates in many arid
regions where water is a vital
concern. The company has been
recognized for its water conserva-
tion efforts.
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Environmental, Health and Safety
Award. the industry group recognized the
company’s water usage tracking and reporting
efforts as well as its community involvement
and educational programs.
In the United States, the Interstate oil and
Gas Compact Commission honored Devon
with its 2005 Chairman’s Stewardship Award
for exemplary efforts in conservation and
environmental protection. the organization
recognized Devon for its accomplishments in
methane emission reductions as well as its role
in establishing a 300-acre desert habitat resto-
ration project along the Santa Cruz river south
of tucson, Arizona.
Safety / While we are dedicated to environ-
mental responsibility, our safety record reflects
equal commitment to the well-being of our
employees and contractors. Solid safety records
do not come easily. they require initiative and
persistence to ensure workers adopt the habits
necessary to avoid on-the-job injuries.
Devon’s SAFE observation program is an
example of our ongoing effort to promote safety
to Devon employees and our contractors. the
company has seen significant results under the
program, based on frequent peer reviews of field
operations and immediate positive feedback. In
the fourth quarter of 2005, Devon recorded a
64% reduction in employee injury rates where
the SAFE program is in place. Among contractors
working for Devon, there was a 43% decrease in
injury rates under the program.
Despite the challenges of working offshore,
Devon’s Panyu project in China has logged more
than two million man hours without a lost-time
injury. And in the Gulf of Mexico, Devon consis-
tently wins recognition for safety performance. In
2005, the Lafayette and Lake Charles, Louisiana
districts of the federal Minerals Management
Service honored Devon with two District Safety
Awards for Excellence. our 163 offshore per-
sonnel finished the year without a single missed
day of work because of an on-the-job injury.
Meanwhile, our U.S. midstream operations won
the President’s Award for Safety Improvement
from the Gas Processors Association for achiev-
ing a 25% decrease in worker injuries in 2005.
Pygmy Owl
Scientific Name: Glaucidium
brasilianum
Conservation status: Endangered
Brown Trout
Scientific Name: Salmo trutta
Indian Paintbrush
Scientific Name: Castilleja
Devon’s concern for wildlife and
our natural surroundings are
evident wherever we operate. The
wildlife habitat restoration project
Devon established in Arizona is
home to the endangered Pygmy
Owl. Cool Rocky Mountain streams
are home to the Brown Trout and
the state flower of Wyoming,
the colorful Indian Paintbrush,
is found in many of the western
states where we operate.
This simple reminder on the floor of a drilling rig represents the
importance of safety at Devon. The promotion of safe work practices
is a constant message to all of our employees and contractors.
search for better ways to protect and conserve
water resources.
In Wyoming, where water is a by-product
of coalbed natural gas production, Devon’s
conservation efforts have received repeated
recognition from state and federal agencies. In
Canada, we have moved our water conserva-
tion efforts beyond the oil and gas fields and
into the schools.
Devon and
the Calgary-based SEEDS
Foundation have joined to create the SEEDS
Alberta Centennial Water Challenge, commem-
orating Alberta’s 2005 centennial year through
water conservation and stewardship. More than
13,000 children have participated in the edu-
cational program that stresses how individuals
can conserve water in small ways, such as turn-
ing off the tap while brushing their teeth and
only running dishwashers when they are full.
the Canadian Association of Petroleum
Producers honored Devon’s commitment to
water management with its 2005 President’s
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Portfolio of Oil
and Gas Properties
Devon is the United States’ largest independent producer of oil and natural gas. By indepen-
dent we mean that we do not own oil refineries or sell gasoline and other refined products to the
public. We simply explore for crude oil and natural gas and produce and sell those products. An
important measure of our success is whether or not we find more proved reserves of oil and gas
than we produce each year. If we produce more than we find, we get smaller; if we find more than
we produce, we grow. On this scale, 2005 was a very good year at Devon.
Through successful drilling projects, particularly in the United States and Canada, we added
439 million equivalent barrels of proved reserves. These additions nearly doubled the 226 million
equivalent barrels we produced in 2005. We invested $4 billion of capital in the projects that led
to the reserve additions. On a unit-cost basis our results compared very favorably to industry
averages. In the following pages, we will review some of Devon’s major oil and gas properties and
important reserve growth projects.
HORIzONTAL
SIDETRACK
A BALANCED STRATEGY
of the $4 billion of capital Devon invested
in oil and gas projects in 2005, over $3.5 bil-
lion went toward lower-risk, exploitation and
development drilling. Development wells are
drilled in areas where oil and gas have already
been found. Devon’s barnett Shale natural gas
field in north texas exemplifies an outstanding
development project. to date, we have drilled
more than 2,100 barnett Shale wells, with
almost no dry holes, and thousands of potential
well locations remain to be drilled.
Development projects alone, however, can-
not assure sustainable growth. When a proj-
ect area is fully exploited, new opportunities
must be waiting in inventory. this is the role
of exploration. Exploratory wells are drilled
in unproved areas where production does not
currently exist. In 2005, Devon invested almost
$500 million on high-impact exploration proj-
ects. We believe this balance of investing in both
low-risk development and high-impact explora-
tion will enable Devon to continue growing its
oil and gas reserves far into the future.
A NORTH AMERICAN FOCuS
Following our success adding new oil
and gas reserves in 2005, we finished the year
with more than 2.1 billion equivalent barrels
of proved reserves. More than 88% are in the
United States and Canada. In the first half of
2005, we identified a number of mature, non-
core North American properties to sell. It is
This rig is drilling in the Barnett Shale near Cleburne, Texas.
Devon drilled its 2,000th Barnett Shale well in 2005.
notable that Devon increased reserves year over
year, despite divesting 183 million equivalent
barrels and producing 226 million barrels.
Geographically, Devon’s North American
operations comprise the U.S. onshore, the off-
shore Gulf of Mexico and Canada. With stable
governments and tax structures, ready access to
markets and extensive energy infrastructures,
the United States and Canada are among the
world’s best places for us to do business.
Barnett Shale / the barnett Shale in the Fort
Worth basin of north texas is Devon’s largest
asset, determined by both proved reserves and
production. on December 31, 2005, the barnett
represented 19% of the company’s reserve base
and accounted for 15% of our total 2005 oil and
gas production. the barnett Shale has rapidly
grown to become the largest gas field in the
state of texas and has secured Devon’s position
DELINEATION
These drawings illustrate three well
types. A horizontal well penetrates
more reservoir rock than a vertical well.
Devon makes extensive use of horizontal
drilling in the Barnett Shale.
A sidetrack can be drilled around a
blocked wellbore or to reach a different
targeted location. Delineation wells are
drilled to test the boundaries of a previ-
ously penetrated oil or gas reservoir.
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as the state’s largest natural gas producer. In
2005, we reached a significant milestone in the
life of the field, when cumulative gross produc-
tion from Devon’s operated wells reached one
trillion cubic feet of natural gas.
the barnett Shale is considered an unconven-
tional reservoir because of its low permeability. It
requires fracturing or other stimulation techniques
before it will produce its gas. Unconventional gas
is gaining importance throughout North America
as demand increases and mature, conventional
resources are depleted.
When Devon acquired its barnett Shale
properties in early 2002, we booked 310 mil-
lion equivalent barrels of proved reserves. Since
then, we have produced about 125 million
equivalent barrels from the shale. remarkably,
vigorous and innovative field development has
allowed us to add more new reserves than we
have produced. At year-end 2005, the barnett
Shale accounted for 408 million equivalent
barrels of proved reserves, demonstrating the
sustainability of this exceptional property.
We plan to drill 325 wells on our barnett
Shale acreage in 2006. More than three-quar-
ters of the wells will be horizontals. In 2006,
about 70 of our wells in the barnett Shale will
be 20-acre infill wells. the successful infill pilot
program we began in 2005 tested the results of
drilling wells more closely together. reservoir
data tell us that the infill wells are encountering
incremental gas resources, not just accelerating
production. Infill drilling is one of the ways we
plan to increase barnett Shale production in
2006, to a targeted exit rate of 630 million cubic
feet equivalent per day, net to Devon.
Carthage / Carthage in east texas is another
of Devon’s low-risk natural gas development
assets. We have accelerated drilling at Carthage
in the past few years, increasing both reserves
and production. In 2005, our reserve addi-
tions were more than double field production.
Multiple producing formations underlie our
Carthage acreage, including conventional and
unconventional reservoirs. Currently, we pro-
duce about 220 million cubic feet equivalent
per day at Carthage. In 2006 we plan to drill
140 wells, including a few 20-acre infill wells.
Washakie / the Washakie field in south central
Wyoming is another important low-risk source
of gas production for Devon. We increased drill-
ing activity at Washakie by nearly 50% in 2005.
We plan to increase activity again in 2006, drill-
ing as many as 100 wells from our multi-year
inventory of locations. Successful drilling and
improvements in the natural gas transmission
system helped boost production to a daily aver-
A Barnett Shale pipeline valve
station is part of Devon’s vast gas
gathering system serving the north
Texas area. Devon’s cumula-
tive operated Barnett Shale gas
production surpassed one trillion
cubic feet in 2005.
Devon produces more than 200
million cubic feet of gas equiva-
lent per day from the Carthage
area in east Texas.
A steel drilling caisson was
used to drill Devon’s Paktoa
well in the Beaufort Sea in far
northern Canada. Devon is the
largest exploratory land holder
in the Mackenzie Delta and
Beaufort Sea areas.
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Welders construct facilities for Devon’s Jackfish thermal oil sands
project in eastern Alberta. Jackfish is expected to produce 35,000
barrels of oil per day.
age of about 90 million cubic feet equivalent
in 2005.
Bossier Exploration / Devon is exploring for
gas in the bossier trend in north Louisiana on
our lease position of about 200,000 net acres.
We own the mineral interests in much of this
acreage, enabling us to keep a larger share of
oil and gas revenues and enhancing project
returns. We drilled exploratory wells on two
bossier prospects in 2005. one of them, on the
Vixen prospect, was a discovery. In 2006, we
plan to continue 3-D seismic evaluation and
delineation drilling at Vixen and test three addi-
tional bossier prospect areas.
Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin / Canada
is Devon’s second largest producing region,
following the U.S. onshore. We have significant
asset positions in most of western Canada’s
producing areas. Canada accounted for 30%
of our proved reserves at year-end 2005 and
provided 27% of 2005 oil and gas production.
As in the onshore United States, we were very
successful adding new reserves in Canada in
2005. Discoveries, extensions and performance
revisions combined for 184 million equivalent
barrels of proved reserve additions. this was
nearly three times our Canadian production of
62 million barrels.
our major producing areas within Canada
include the Deep basin and Peace river Arch,
which encompass lands in british Columbia
and western Alberta. Devon owns interests in
numerous oil and gas producing fields in these
areas. the Deep basin, with its liquids-rich gas,
delivered particularly strong results in 2005.
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OIL AND
NATuRAL GAS LIQuIDS
Barrel - 42 Gallons
NATuRAL GAS
Mcf - Thousand cubic feet
MMcf - Million cubic feet
Bcf - Billion cubic feet
BOE / MCFE
=
1 Barrel = 6,000 cubic feet of gas
Boe = Barrel of oil equivalent
Mcfe = Thousand cubic feet of gas
equivalent
Devon’s production is about 40%
oil and natural gas liquids and
60% natural gas. To facilitate
comparisons, we often discuss
our production volumes on either
an oil equivalent or gas equivalent
basis. The illustrations above
explain the relationship of oil to
gas equivalents.
Gulf of Mexico / Despite a severe hurricane sea-
son, Devon carried out a busy drilling program
in the Gulf of Mexico in 2005. We drilled sev-
eral successful wells on the shallow water shelf,
continued development of the Magnolia field
and drilled important evaluation wells on two
of our deepwater discovery blocks.
Shelf Exploration / Although the 2005 property
divestiture program included about 40% of
our shelf reserves, we retained a broad inven-
tory of shallow water drilling opportunities.
In 2005, Devon drilled three successful explo-
ration wells, at racer, Chopin and big bend.
the racer discovery on West Cameron 575
came online in June at more than 20 million
cubic feet of gas per day. First production from
Chopin on Eugene Island 334 is expected in the
second half of 2006. Completion of big bend
is planned for early 2007. Devon operates all
three discoveries with 100% working interests
in racer and Chopin and a 50% working inter-
est in big bend. We plan to drill as many as six
shelf exploration prospects in 2006.
Deepwater Gulf / In the deepwater Gulf of
Mexico, development continues on the Magnolia
project on Garden banks 783. Magnolia began
producing in late 2004 and ramped up through-
out 2005 as we completed additional wells. Six
of the eight planned wells were producing
about 10,500 equivalent barrels per day net to
Devon’s interest at year-end. We expect to bring
the remaining two wells on production in the
first half of 2006.
We have also begun completion operations
on two wells in the 50%-owned Merganser
gas development project on Atwater Valley 37.
Merganser will produce into the Independence
Hub, which is scheduled to be completed in
early 2007. Devon’s share of Merganser produc-
tion is expected at 50 million cubic feet of gas
per day.
Deepwater projects typically span several
years between initial discovery and first pro-
duction. In 2005, Devon moved two promising
deepwater discoveries closer to development
and eventual first production. We drilled suc-
cessful delineation wells in 2005 on Cascade, a
2002 discovery, and on the 2004 Jack discovery.
Cascade, Jack and a third discovery, St.
Malo, are located in the deepwater Walker
ridge area and were drilled into what is known
as the lower tertiary trend. the 2005 delinea-
tion wells at Cascade encountered encouraging
hydrocarbon columns and extended our view
of the boundaries of the reservoir. the delinea-
tion well on the Jack prospect encountered net
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Devon’s producing and drilling platform serves our Panyu project in
the South China Sea. Panyu began producing in 2003 and has delivered
more than 50 million barrels of oil to date.
Discoveries, extensions and performance revi-
sions yielded 25 million equivalent barrels of
reserve additions, versus production of 13 mil-
lion equivalent barrels.
Along the border of Alberta and Saskatchewan,
Lloydminster is a focused development area for
Devon in Canada. In 2005, we acquired 165,000
net acres in a portion of the Lloydminster area
called Iron river. We plan to drill up to 800 wells
and increase production to about 30,000 barrels
per day by 2010 at Iron river. Devon added 27
million barrels of new reserves at Lloydminster
in 2005, including three million barrels acquired
in the Iron river purchase.
our largest Canadian reserve growth driver
in 2005 was the 100% Devon-owned Jackfish
project. this thermal heavy oil project is in the
oil sands of eastern Alberta. We booked the first
118 million barrels of this estimated 300 million
barrel resource in 2005.
Associated with the Jackfish project, we are
laying two 200-mile pipelines between Jackfish
and Edmonton, Alberta. these pipelines will
enable us to transport lighter blending stocks
to Jackfish and to transport the blended product
to multiple markets via Edmonton. We expect to
begin producing oil from Jackfish in the second
half of 2007, and to ramp up to 35,000 barrels of
oil per day in 2008.
We are also considering expanding Jackfish
to the west of the current project area. A sec-
ond Jackfish phase could add another 35,000
barrels per day to production and another 300
million barrels of resource potential.
Frontier Exploration / At year-end 2005, Devon
was drilling the first exploratory well in the
beaufort Sea in 15 years. Drilled from a massive
steel drilling caisson frozen into the Arctic ice,
the Paktoa well targeted a significant natural
gas resource. the well reached a total depth
of 7,800 feet in February 2006 and is currently
being evaluated.
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Devon’s BM-C-8 discovery well
was drilled offshore Brazil in
2004. We expect first oil produc-
tion from the Polvo development
in 2007.
pay in excess of the 350 feet encountered in the
2004 discovery well.
We returned to the Jack location in February
2006 to conduct an extended production test.
the test results will be instrumental in deter-
mining a development plan for the project.
Devon has 25% working interests in Cascade
and Jack and a 22.5% working interest in St.
Malo.
BEYOND NORTH AMERICA
outside North America in 2005, we began
developing a recent discovery offshore brazil
and made two discoveries offshore Equatorial
Guinea in West Africa. We are also nearing an
important milestone in Azerbaijan.
Brazil / Devon began facilities construction in
2005 on the offshore Polvo project on block
bM-C-8 in brazil’s Campos basin. We believe
Polvo is at least a 50 million barrel project
with production capability of 50,000 barrels
per day. Furthermore, additional drilling on
the block in 2006 could significantly expand
the size of the project. Devon operates Polvo
with a 60% working interest, and we expect to
commence production in 2007. In addition to
the wells at bM-C-8, we also plan exploratory
tests of blocks bM-C-30 and bM-C-32 in 2006.
these are deepwater prospects with significant
reserve potential.
West Africa / Devon made two promising dis-
coveries in the waters of Equatorial Guinea
in 2005. the Esmeralda discovery was drilled
on block b, which is also the location of our
largest international producing property, the
zafiro field. In 2006, we plan to reprocess seis-
mic data and in 2007, drill a follow-up well to
Esmeralda. our other discovery in Equatorial
Guinea was on the Venus prospect on block
P. We are conducting additional seismic work
on this discovery and plan three more wells in
2006. Additionally, we plan to drill a well off-
shore Nigeria in 2006.
Azerbaijan / In the first half of 2007, we will
reach an important milestone in Azerbaijan,
when Devon’s 5.6% carried interest in the five
billion barrel ACG field reaches payout. Under
the terms of our ownership in the field, third
parties have been paying Devon’s operating
and capital costs in exchange for receiving
most of our share of the oil revenues. At payout
in 2007, Devon’s share of ACG production is
expected to increase from about 1,300 barrels
per day to at least 30,000 barrels per day. this
will be a significant driver of Devon’s forecast
production growth in 2007.
11-Year Property Data (1)
Reserves (Net of royalties)
oil (MMBbls)
Gas (Bcf)
NGLs (MMBbls)
oil, Gas and NGLs (MMBoe) (2)
10% Present Value before Income taxes (Millions) (3)
Production (Net of royalties)
oil (MMBbls)
Gas (Bcf)
NGLs (MMBbls)
oil, Gas and NGLs (MMBoe) (2)
Average Prices
oil (Per Bbl)
Gas (Per Mcf)
NGLs (Per Bbl)
oil, Gas and NGLs (Per Boe) (2)
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
313
860
16
472
$ 1,872
28
109
1
47
$ 15.07
$
1.44
$ 10.62
$ 12.49
351
1,131
18
558
3,952
30
116
2
52
17.49
1.82
13.78
14.90
219
1,403
24
477
2,100
29
180
3
62
17.03
2.04
12.61
14.51
166
1,440
21
427
1,375
20
189
3
55
12.28
1.78
8.08
11.09
439
2,785
55
958
5,316
25
295
5
79
17.78
2.09
13.28
14.22
406
3,045
50
963
17,075
37
417
7
113
24.99
3.53
20.87
22.38
527
5,024
108
1,472
6,687
36
489
8
126
21.41
3.84
16.99
22.19
444
5,836
192
1,609
15,307
661
7,316
209
2,089
22,652
596
7,494
232
2,077
23,428
649
7,296
246
2,112
35,610
42
761
19
188
21.71
2.80
14.05
17.61
62
863
22
228
25.63
4.51
18.65
25.88
78
891
24
251
28.18
5.32
23.04
29.88
64
827
24
226
38.44
6.99
28.96
39.59
unit Production and Operating Expense (Per Boe) (2)
$
4.69
5.24
4.63
4.29
4.15
4.81
5.29
4.71
5.63
6.13
7.43
5-Year
Compound
Growth Rate
10-Year
Compound
Growth Rate
10%
19%
38%
17%
16%
12%
15%
26%
15%
9%
15%
7%
12%
9%
8%
24%
31%
16%
34%
9%
22%
37%
17%
10%
17%
11%
12%
5%
(1) All the years shown exclude results from Devon’s operations in Indonesia, Argentina and Egypt that were discontinued in 2002. Devon acquired new assets in
Egypt and Indonesia in the April 2003 Ocean merger that are included in Devon’s continuing operations since 2003. Data has been restated to reflect the 1998 merger of
Devon and Northstar and the 2000 merger of Devon and Santa Fe Snyder in accordance with the pooling-of-interests method of accounting.
(2) Gas converted to oil at the ratio of 6Mcf:1Bbl. Natural gas liquids converted to oil at the ratio of 1Bbl:1Bbl.
(3) See note 2 on page 23.
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Operating Statistics by Area
Permian
Mid-
Gulf
Continent Mountains Coast
Rocky
u.S.
Offshore
Total
u.S.
Canada
International Company
Total
Portfolio of Oil and Gas Properties
8,566
5,820
5,696
3,788
628
24,498
6,844
593
31,935
Producing Wells at Year-End
2005 Production (Net of royalties)
oil (MMBbls)
Gas (Bcf)
NGLs (MMBbls)
oil, Gas and NGLs (MMBoe) (1)
Average Prices
oil price ($/Bbl)
Gas price ($/Mcf)
NGLs price ($/Bbl)
oil, Gas and NGLs ($/Boe) (1)
Year-End Reserves (Net of royalties)
oil (MMBbls)
Gas (Bcf)
NGLs (MMBbls)
oil, Gas and NGLs (MMBoe) (1)
Year-End Leasehold (Net acres in thousands)
Developed
Undeveloped
Wells Drilled During 2005
Capital Costs Incurred (Millions) (3)
2005 Actual (4)
2006 Forecast
8
42
2
17
1
195
11
44
1
98
1
19
2
128
3
26
13
92
1
30
$
$
$
$
50.48
6.94
25.40
43.08
53.33
6.53
25.98
36.17
52.09
6.95
13.04
41.71
52.75
7.42
31.69
43.56
32.96
7.95
30.61
40.58
91
285
23
161
5
2,282
124
509
22
1,074
8
209
11
1,120
38
237
44
403
4
116
309
494
232
678
455
405
538
1,148
431
524
471
216
384
1,635
14
25
555
18
136
41.64
7.08
26.68
40.21
173
5,164
197
1,232
20,173
13,276
2,433
4,203
1,298
13
261
6
62
26
11
—
28
26.88
6.95
37.19
38.17
41.16
3.76
22.81
39.76
253
2,006
49
636
223
126
—
244
9,912
6,631
5,525
3,667
2,066
341
6,681 10,947
57
1,020
64
827
24
226
38.44
6.99
28.96
39.59
649
7,296
246
2,112
35,610
23,574
4,840
21,831
2,375
224
$
4,139
487
$ 170-180 1,155-1,205 250-265 545-570 555-625 2,675-2,845 1,380-1,440 595-630 4,650-4,915
1,669
2,130
340
418
745
256
Year-End Present Value of Reserves (Millions) (2)
before income tax
After income tax
2,832
6,292
3,336
3,817
3,896
$
$
(1) Gas converted to oil at the ratio of 6Mcf:1Bbl. Natural gas liquids converted to oil at the ratio of 1Bbl:1Bbl.
(2) Estimated future revenue to be generated from the production of proved reserves, net of estimated future production and development costs, discounted at 10% in accordance
with SFAS No. 69, Disclosures about Oil and Gas Producing Activities. Devon believes that the pre-tax 10% present value is a useful measure in addition to the after-tax
value as it assists in both the determination of future cash flows of the current reserves as well as in comparing relative value among peer companies. The after-tax present value
is dependent on the unique tax situation of each individual company while the pre-tax present value is based on prices and discount factors which are consistent from
company to company. We also understand that securities analysts use this pre-tax measure in similar ways.
(3) 2005 actual costs incurred and 2006 forecasted capital costs include exploration and production expenditures, capitalized general and administrative costs, capitalized interest
costs and asset retirement costs.
(4) 2005 costs incurred includes proved property acquisitions of $3 million, $2 million and $49 million in the Permian, U.S. Offshore and Canada, respectively.
10% Present Value before Income taxes (Millions) (3)
$ 1,872
Reserves (Net of royalties)
oil (MMBbls)
Gas (Bcf)
NGLs (MMBbls)
oil, Gas and NGLs (MMBoe) (2)
Production (Net of royalties)
oil (MMBbls)
Gas (Bcf)
NGLs (MMBbls)
oil, Gas and NGLs (MMBoe) (2)
Average Prices
oil (Per Bbl)
Gas (Per Mcf)
NGLs (Per Bbl)
oil, Gas and NGLs (Per Boe) (2)
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
313
860
16
472
28
109
1
47
$ 15.07
$
1.44
$ 10.62
$ 12.49
351
1,131
18
558
3,952
30
116
2
52
17.49
1.82
13.78
14.90
219
1,403
24
477
2,100
29
180
3
62
17.03
2.04
12.61
14.51
166
1,440
21
427
1,375
20
189
3
55
12.28
1.78
8.08
11.09
439
2,785
55
958
5,316
25
295
5
79
17.78
2.09
13.28
14.22
406
3,045
50
963
17,075
37
417
7
113
24.99
3.53
20.87
22.38
527
5,024
108
1,472
6,687
36
489
8
126
21.41
3.84
16.99
22.19
444
5,836
192
1,609
15,307
661
7,316
209
2,089
22,652
596
7,494
232
2,077
23,428
649
7,296
246
2,112
35,610
42
761
19
188
21.71
2.80
14.05
17.61
62
863
22
228
25.63
4.51
18.65
25.88
78
891
24
251
28.18
5.32
23.04
29.88
64
827
24
226
38.44
6.99
28.96
39.59
unit Production and Operating Expense (Per Boe) (2)
$
4.69
5.24
4.63
4.29
4.15
4.81
5.29
4.71
5.63
6.13
7.43
(1) All the years shown exclude results from Devon’s operations in Indonesia, Argentina and Egypt that were discontinued in 2002. Devon acquired new assets in
Egypt and Indonesia in the April 2003 Ocean merger that are included in Devon’s continuing operations since 2003. Data has been restated to reflect the 1998 merger of
Devon and Northstar and the 2000 merger of Devon and Santa Fe Snyder in accordance with the pooling-of-interests method of accounting.
(2) Gas converted to oil at the ratio of 6Mcf:1Bbl. Natural gas liquids converted to oil at the ratio of 1Bbl:1Bbl.
(3) See note 2 on page 23.
5-Year
Compound
Growth Rate
10-Year
Compound
Growth Rate
10%
19%
38%
17%
16%
12%
15%
26%
15%
9%
15%
7%
12%
9%
8%
24%
31%
16%
34%
9%
22%
37%
17%
10%
17%
11%
12%
5%
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Key Property Highlights
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PERMIAN
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ROCKY MOuNTAINS
A / Southeast New Mexico
A / Arkoma Shale
A / Bear Paw
Profile
• 75% average working interest in 520,000 acres.
• Key fields include Ingle Wells, Catclaw Draw, West red
Lake, Gaucho and outland.
• Produces oil and gas from multiple formations at 1,500’
to 16,500’.
• 47.7 million barrels of oil equivalent reserves at
12/31/05.
2005 Activity
• Drilled and completed 25 gas wells.
• Drilled and completed 38 oil wells.
• recompleted 67 wells.
• Divested non-core properties.
2006 Plans
• Drill 22 gas wells.
• Drill 30 oil wells.
• recomplete 48 wells.
B / West Texas
Profile
• 40% average working interest in 1.1 million acres.
• Key fields include Wasson, reeves and Anton-Irish to
the north; ozona, Keystone/Kermit and Waddell to
the south.
• Produces oil and gas from multiple formations at 2,500’
to 18,000’.
• 113.8 million barrels of oil equivalent reserves at 12/31/05.
2005 Activity
• Drilled and completed 14 gas wells.
• Drilled and completed 18 oil wells.
• Drilled 5 waterflood injection wells.
• recompleted 52 wells.
• reactivated 55 wells.
• Divested non-core properties.
2006 Plans
• Drill 8 gas wells.
• Drill 16 oil wells.
• recomplete/reactivate 94 wells.
Profile
• Working interests range from 50% to 80%.
• 78,000 net acres in eastern oklahoma.
• Emerging unconventional natural gas play.
• Produces gas from the Woodford and Caney shale
formations at 4,000’ to 10,000’.
• 1.2 million barrels of oil equivalent reserves at 12/31/05.
2005 Activity
• Drilled 10 Woodford wells, including:
4 vertical wells.
6 horizontal wells.
• Initiated drilling of 5 vertical Caney wells.
• Acquired additional acreage.
• Divested non-core acreage.
2006 Plans
• Drill 24 horizontal Woodford wells.
• Drill 12 horizontal Caney wells.
• Acquire additional 3-D seismic and acreage.
B / Barnett Shale
Profile
• 552,000 net acres (120,000 within core area) in the
Fort Worth basin of north texas.
• 95% average working interest in core.
• >80% average working interest outside core.
• Produces gas from the barnett Shale formation at
6,500’ to 8,500’.
• 407.8 million barrels of oil equivalent reserves at
12/31/05.
2005 Activity
• Drilled 128 wells within core area, including:
69 vertical infill wells.
59 horizontal wells.
• Drilled 89 wells outside core area, including:
4 vertical wells.
85 horizontal wells.
• Initiated 20-acre horizontal infill program in core area.
• Acquired 3-D seismic and acreage.
2006 Plans
• Drill 182 wells within core area, including:
56 vertical infill wells.
126 horizontal wells.
• Drill 140 horizontal wells outside core area.
• Continue 20-acre infill program.
• Acquire additional 3-D seismic and acreage.
• Expand gas gathering system in Johnson County.
Profile
• 734,000 net acres in north central Montana.
• 90% average working interest in federal units.
• 75% average working interest outside federal units.
• Produces gas from the Eagle formation at 800’ to 2,000’.
• 20.6 million barrels of oil equivalent reserves at 12/31/05.
2005 Activity
• Drilled and completed 47 wells.
• Performed 75-well workover program.
2006 Plans
• Drill 71 wells, including 6 exploratory wells.
• Continue workover program.
• Add compression and evaluate other gas gathering system
improvements.
B / Powder River Coalbed Natural Gas
Profile
• 75% average working interest in 346,000 acres in north
eastern Wyoming.
• Produces coalbed natural gas from the Fort Union Coal
formations at 300’ to 2,000’.
• 16.7 million barrels of oil equivalent reserves at 12/31/05.
2005 Activity
• Drilled 129 coalbed natural gas wells.
• Deepened 50 wells.
• Performed 109-well workover program.
• recompleted 36 wells.
• restimulated 40 wells.
• Installed compression for 280 wells.
• Initiated development of West Pine tree and West
rough Draw Units.
2006 Plans
• Drill 248 coalbed natural gas wells.
• Deepen 16 wells.
• Install additional compression as needed.
C / Washakie
Profile
• 76% average working interest in 210,000 acres in
southern Wyoming.
• Produces gas from multiple formations at 6,800’ to 10,300’.
• 94.2 million barrels of oil equivalent reserves at 12/31/05.
2005 Activity
• Drilled and completed 88 wells.
• recompleted 12 wells.
• Installed 75 plunger lifts.
2006 Plans
• Drill 80 to 100 wells, including 7 directional wells.
• Install 100 plunger lifts.
• Add compression to increase gas gathering system
capacity.
D / NEBU/32-9 Units
Profile
• 25% average working interest in 54,000 acres in the
San Juan basin of northwestern New Mexico.
• Coalbed natural gas development began in the late
1980s and early 1990s.
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Key Property Highlights
• Includes 261 coalbed gas wells, 297 conventional wells,
gas and water gathering systems and an automated
production control system.
• Produces primarily coalbed natural gas from the
Fruitland Coal formation at 3,000’.
• 19.7 million barrels of oil equivalent reserves at 12/31/05.
2005 Activity
• Drilled and completed 28 coalbed gas wells.
• Completed 93-well workover program.
• Drilled and completed 25 conventional gas wells.
• recompleted 8 conventional wells.
• Modified coalbed gas gathering system to accept
conventional gas.
2006 Plans
• Drill 31 coalbed gas wells.
• Initiate 100-well workover program.
• Drill 29 conventional gas wells.
• recomplete 11 conventional wells.
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GuLF COAST
A / North Louisiana Bossier
• Initiate 20-acre infill pilot program.
• Expand gas gathering system capacity and salt water
disposal facilities.
• Acquire additional acreage.
C / Groesbeck Area
Profile
• 72% average working interest in 201,000 acres in east
central texas.
• Key fields include Personville, Nan-Su-Gail, Dew and
bald Prairie.
• Produces from the travis Peak, Cotton Valley, bossier
and Haynesville formations at 6,000’ to 13,000’.
• Includes 561 producing wells.
• 39.7 million barrels of oil equivalent reserves at 12/31/05.
2005 Activity
• Drilled and completed 62 wells.
• recompleted 13 wells.
2006 Plans
• Drill 31 wells.
• recomplete 11 wells.
D / South Texas/South Louisiana
Profile
• 66% average working interest in 619,000 acres.
• Key areas include Matagorda, zapata, Agua
Dulce/N. brayton, Duval/Hagist, Houston,
Central texas and the Patterson field in
Louisiana.
• Produces oil and gas from the Frio/Vicksburg,
Yegua, Wilcox and Woodbine trends at 1,500’ to
15,000’.
• 30.5 million barrels of oil equivalent reserves at
12/31/05.
2005 Activity
• Drilled and completed 34 wells.
• recompleted 73 wells.
• Divested non-core properties.
2006 Plans
• Drill 37 wells.
• recomplete 64 wells.
• Acquire additional acreage and seismic.
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Profile
• 65% average working interest in 272,000 acres in north
Louisiana.
• Hold mineral interests in 153,000 net acres.
• Emerging gas exploration play with 7 prospect areas
identified, including Vixen, North Vixen and East Vernon.
• Produces from the lower Cotton Valley and bossier
formations at 13,000’ to 17,000’.
• Includes 28 producing wells.
• 6.6 million barrels of oil equivalent reserves at 12/31/05.
2005 Activity
• Drilled 1 exploration discovery well at Vixen.
• Initiated drilling of 3 appraisal wells at Vixen.
• Drilled 1 exploration well at North Vixen.
• Acquired 3-D seismic at East Vernon.
• Initiated drilling 1 exploration well at East Vernon.
• Acquired additional acreage.
2006 Plans
• Drill delineation wells at Vixen.
• Acquire 3-D seismic at Vixen.
• Drill 3 exploration wells to test other prospect areas.
B / Carthage Area
Profile
• 85% average working interest in 171,000 acres in
east texas.
• Key fields include Carthage, bethany, Waskom,
Stockman and Appleby.
• Produces from the Pettit, travis Peak and Cotton Valley
formations at 5,700’ to 9,600’.
• Includes 1,400 producing wells.
• 141.6 million barrels of oil equivalent reserves at 12/31/05.
2005 Activity
• Drilled and completed 121 wells.
• recompleted 82 wells.
• Acquired additional acreage.
• Expanded gas gathering system capacity.
2006 Plans
• Drill 139 wells.
• recomplete 50 wells.
GuLF - SHELF
A / Eugene Island South Area
Profile
• Includes 10 blocks located in and around the
southern portion of Eugene Island area.
• Working interests range from 14% to 100%.
• Located offshore Louisiana in 250’ of water.
• Produces oil and gas from sands at 1,500’ to 13,000’.
• 8.7 million barrels of oil equivalent reserves at 12/31/05.
2005 Activity
• Drilled Chopin discovery at Eugene Island 334.
• Completed 8-well recompletion program at Eugene
Island 330C.
• Production shut-in due to hurricane damage.
2006 Plans
• Drill 5 wells at Eugene Island 315/316.
• Drill barber exploration well (details follow).
• Drill Mercury exploration well (details follow).
• Initiate production from Chopin discovery.
• restore shut-in production.
Shelf Exploration Prospects
Profile
B / Baltic
• West Cameron 291.
• Located offshore Louisiana in 50’ of water.
• target formation: Miocene sands at 13,000’ to 14,000’.
• 60% working interest.
• Net unrisked reserve potential: 4 million barrels of
oil equivalent.
C / Barber
• Eugene Island 334.
• Located offshore Louisiana in 250’ of water.
• target formation: lower Pleistocene sands at 15,000’
to 16,000’.
• 67% working interest.
• Net unrisked reserve potential: 4 million barrels of
oil equivalent.
D / Mamba
• West Cameron 537.
• Located offshore Louisiana in 175’ of water.
• target formation: Miocene sands at 10,000’ to 13,000’.
• 100% working interest.
• Net unrisked reserve potential: undisclosed.
E / Mercury
• Eugene Island 337.
• Located offshore Louisiana in 270’ of water.
• target formation: lower Pliocene sands at 6,000’ to
12,500’.
• 50% working interest.
• Net unrisked reserve potential: 2 million barrels of
oil equivalent.
F / Star III
• West Cameron 164.
• Located offshore Louisiana in 50’ of water.
• target formation: lower Miocene sands at 13,000’ to
14,500’.
• 100% working interest.
• Net unrisked reserve potential: 5 million barrels of
oil equivalent.
G / Star V
• West Cameron 165.
• Located offshore Louisiana in 50’ of water.
• target formation: lower Miocene sands at 12,000’ to
14,000’.
• 100% working interest.
• Net unrisked reserve potential: 10 million barrels of
oil equivalent.
2005 Activity
• Finalized geophysical analysis and drilling contracts.
• Secured farmout agreements with industry partners.
2006 Plans
• Drill exploratory test wells.
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A / Nansen
Profile
• Includes 3 blocks in central East breaks area.
• 50% working interest.
• Located offshore texas in 3,500’ of water.
• Produces oil and gas from sands at 9,000’ to 14,000’.
• Utilizes the world’s first open-hull truss spar.
• 44.1 million barrels of oil equivalent reserves at 12/31/05.
2005 Activity
• Completed 4-well recompletion program.
• Drilled 1 development well.
• Divested adjacent boomvang field complex.
2006 Plans
• Evaluate potential for additional drilling.
B / Magnolia
Profile
• 25% working interest in Garden banks 783 and 784.
• Located offshore Louisiana in 4,700’ of water.
• Developing 1999 discovery.
• Produces oil and gas from sands at 12,000’ to 17,000’.
• Utilizes the world’s deepest tension-leg platform.
• 19.4 million barrels of oil equivalent reserves at 12/31/05.
2005 Activity
• Completed 5 wells.
2006 Plans
• Complete remaining 2 wells.
• Perform recompletions and sidetrack drilling as necessary.
• Evaluate potential for additional drilling.
C / Red Hawk
Profile
• 50% working interest in Garden banks 876, 877, 920
and 921.
• Located offshore Louisiana in 5,300’ of water.
• 2001 discovery.
• Produces gas from sands at 16,000’ to 18,500’.
• Utilizes the world’s first cell spar.
• 5.5 million barrels of oil equivalent reserves at 12/31/05.
2005 Activity
• Production shut-in due to hurricane damage to third-
party downstream facilities in third quarter.
2006 Plans
• restore shut-in production.
• Evaluate potential for additional drilling.
D / Merganser (Independence Hub)
Profile
• 50% working interest in Atwater Valley 37.
• Located offshore Louisiana in 8,100’ of water.
• Developing 2001 discovery.
• to produce gas from sands at 19,000’ to 20,000’.
• Production dedicated to Independence Hub.
• 9 million barrels of oil equivalent reserves at 12/31/05.
2005 Activity
• Initiated construction of surface and subsea facilities.
• rig delays deferred drilling into 2006.
2006 Plans
• Sidetrack and complete 2 wells.
• Finish construction and installation of surface and
subsea facilities.
Lower Tertiary Discoveries
Profile
E / Cascade
• 25% working interest in Walker ridge 206.
• Located offshore Louisiana in 8,200’ of water.
• target formation: lower tertiary sands at 25,000’ to
27,000’.
• Discovery well drilled in 2002, encountering > 450’ of
net oil pay.
F / St. Malo
• 22.5% working interest in Walker ridge 678.
• Located offshore Louisiana in 6,900’ of water.
• target formation: lower tertiary sands at 26,000’ to
29,000’.
• Discovery well drilled in 2003, encountering > 450’ of
net oil pay.
G / Jack
• 25% working interest in Walker ridge 759.
• Located offshore Louisiana in 7,000’ of water.
• target formation: lower tertiary sands.
• Discovery well drilled in 2004, encountering > 350’ of
net oil pay.
2005 Activity
• Drilled successful appraisal well and sidetrack at Cascade.
• Drilled successful appraisal well at Jack.
• Appraisal drilling at St. Malo deferred due to rig
availability.
2006 Plans
• Conduct extended production test at Jack.
• Evaluate development options at Jack, Cascade and
St. Malo.
Deepwater Exploration Prospects
Profile
H / Caterpillar
• 25% working interest in Mississippi Canyon 782.
• Located offshore Louisiana in 6,600’ of water.
• target formation: Miocene sands.
• Expected total depth: 28,000’.
I / Kaskida
• 20% working interest to be earned in Keathley
Canyon 292.
• Located offshore Louisiana in 5,900’ of water.
J / Mission Deep
• 50% working interest in Green Canyon 955.
• Located offshore Louisiana in 7,300’ of water.
• target formation: Miocene sands.
• Expected total depth: 26,500’.
K / Sturgis North
• 25% working interest in Atwater Valley 138.
• Located offshore Louisiana in 3,700’ of water.
• Drilled 2003 oil discovery at Sturgis South.
• Expected total depth: 30,000’.
2005 Activity
• Finalized technical evaluations and drilling contracts.
2006 Plans
• Drill exploratory test wells.
CANADA
A / Mackenzie Delta/Beaufort Sea
Profile
• 48% average working interest in 2.8 million exploratory
acres in the Mackenzie Delta and shallow waters of the
beaufort Sea.
• Devon is the largest holder of exploration acreage in
this area.
• Drilling limited to winter only.
• 2002 tuk M-18 discovery estimated at 200-300 billion
cubic feet gross.
2005 Activity
• refurbished steel drilling caisson used to drill the Paktoa
prospect.
• Initiated exploratory drilling at Paktoa in the beaufort Sea.
2006 Plans
• Complete exploratory drilling at Paktoa.
• Evaluate potential for future drilling in the Mackenzie
Valley Pipeline corridor.
B / Northeast British Columbia
Profile
• 71% average working interest in 1.8 million acres in
northwestern Alberta and northeastern british Columbia.
• Key areas include Hamburg, Peggo/Pesh/tooga, ring
border and Wargen.
• Primarily winter-only drilling.
• Produces oil and gas from multiple formations including
liquid-rich gas from the Slave Point at 5,000’ to 9,000’.
• 66.3 million barrels of oil equivalent reserves at 12/31/05.
2005 Activity
• Completed 117 of 125 wells drilled, including:
32 wells at ring border.
22 wells at Wargen.
20 wells at Peggo.
14 wells at Hamburg/Chinchaga.
• Divested non-core properties.
2006 Plans
• Drill 90 total wells, including:
36 wells at ring border.
19 wells at Wargen.
10 wells at Peggo/Pesh/tooga.
8 wells at Hamburg/Chinchaga.
C / Peace River Arch
Profile
• 70% average working interest in 679,000 acres in
western Alberta.
• Key areas include belloy, Cecil, Dunvegan, Eaglesham,
Knopcik, tangent and Valhalla.
• Produces liquids-rich gas and light gravity oil from
multiple formations at 4,500’ to 8,000’.
• 80.9 million barrels of oil equivalent reserves at 12/31/05.
2005 Activity
• Completed 102 of 104 wells drilled, including:
39 wells at Dunvegan.
20 wells at belloy.
11 wells at Knopcik.
11 wells at Cecil.
• Divested non-core properties.
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2006 Plans
• Drill 48 total wells, including:
13 wells at Cecil.
13 wells at belloy.
11 wells at Valhalla.
D / Deep Basin
Profile
• 46% average working interest in 1.4 million acres in
western Alberta and eastern british Columbia.
• Key areas include bilbo, Elmworth, Leland, Pinto,
Wapiti and Wapiti North.
• Produces liquids rich gas from primarily Cretaceous
formations at 2,500’ to 14,000’.
• 107.2 million barrels of oil equivalent reserves at
12/31/05.
2005 Activity
• Completed 160 of 179 wells drilled, including:
39 wells at Wapiti.
37 wells at Elmworth.
31 wells at bilbo.
19 wells at Pinto.
10 wells at Leland.
• Added compression at Pinto.
2006 Plans
• Drill 175 total wells, including:
35 wells at Wapiti.
33 wells at bilbo.
33 wells at Elmworth.
24 wells at Leland.
20 wells at Pinto.
10 wells at Wapiti North.
E / Lloydminster
Profile
• 97% working interest in 2.2 million acres in eastern
Alberta and Saskatchewan.
• Key areas include End Lake, Iron river, Lloydminster
and Manatokan.
• Produces primarily conventional, cold flow heavy oil
from multiple formations at 1,000’ to 2,300’.
• 73.6 million barrels of oil equivalent reserves at 12/31/05.
2005 Activity
• Completed 236 of 237 wells drilled, including:
67 wells at Manatokan.
61 wells at Lloydminster.
57 wells at Iron river.
41 wells at End Lake.
• Acquired Iron river property, including 165,000 net
acres with more than 800 drilling locations.
2006 Plans
• Drill 392 total wells, including:
232 wells at Iron river.
50 wells at Manatokan.
50 wells at End Lake.
42 wells at Lloydminster.
F / Thermal Heavy Oil
Profile
• 97% average working interest in 82,000 acres in eastern
Alberta oil sands.
• Key asset is Jackfish (100% interest).
• Steam-Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) is the primary
recovery method.
• Expect 35,000 barrels per day from Jackfish in 2008.
• 117.6 million barrels of oil equivalent reserves at
12/31/05.
2005 Activity
• Drilled 7 horizontal well pairs at Jackfish.
• Initiated construction on Jackfish facilities.
• Drilled 42 stratigraphic wells to evaluate Jackfish 2
potential.
• Acquired additional acreage at Jackfish 2.
• received regulatory approval for Access Pipelines and
began right-of-way clearing.
• Divested non-core properties.
2006 Plans
• Drill 17 additional horizontal well pairs at Jackfish.
• Continue construction on Jackfish facilities.
• Drill 30-45 stratigraphic wells to further evaluate
Jackfish 2 potential.
• Initiate construction of Access Pipelines to and from
Edmonton.
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A / Azerbaijan – ACG
Profile
• 5.6% carried interest in 137,000 acres in the Azeri-
Chirag-Gunashli (ACG) oil fields offshore Azerbaijan.
• operating and capital cost paid by partners under carried
interest agreement, payout expected in the first half
of 2007.
• Initial position obtained in 1999 merger.
• Major oil export pipeline to be completed and
commissioned in 2006.
• Expect >30,000 barrels per day net to Devon in 2007.
• 85.8 million barrels of oil equivalent reserves at
12/31/05.
2005 Activity
• Completed 8 pre-drilled wells from the Central Azeri
platform.
• Installed West Azeri platform and production facilities.
• Completed 1 pre-drilled well from the West Azeri
platform.
• Pre-drilled 4 wells for future production from the East
Azeri platform.
• Drilled and completed 2 wells from the Chirag platform.
• Initiated drilling in the deepwater Guneshli area.
2006 Plans
• Commence compression and water injection operations
in the Central Azeri field.
• Drill 5 wells from the Central Azeri platform.
• Drill 6 wells from the West Azeri platform.
• Continue construction and installation of East Azeri
platform and production facilities.
• Drill 4 wells from the Chirag platform.
B / Brazil – Polvo
Profile
• 60% working interest in 17,400 acres in block bM-C-8
offshore brazil.
• Located in the Campos basin in 340’ of water.
• Developing 2004 discovery.
• to produce oil from formations at 6,500’ to 7,500’.
• First production expected in 2007.
• 50 million barrel project with additional resource
potential.
2005 Activity
• Drilled and flow tested successful appraisal well.
• received regulatory approval for Polvo development
plan.
• Initiated fabrication of production jacket and drilling
platform.
• Initiated refurbishment of platform drilling rig.
• Initiated FPSo conversion.
2006 Plans
• Continue fabrication of platform and refurbishment of
drilling rig.
• Continue conversion of FPSo.
C / China
Profile
• 2.4 million acres in 2 licensed blocks in the South
China Sea offshore China:
block 15/34 (Panyu); 24.5% interest.
block 42/05; 100% interest.
• Located in the Pearl river Mouth basin in water depths
ranging from 300’ to 6,500’.
• Panyu fields produce oil from 1998 and 1999 discoveries.
• 15.5 million barrels of oil equivalent reserves at 12/31/05.
2005 Activity
• Drilled and completed 5 development wells at Panyu.
• Drilled 2 unsuccessful exploratory test wells at Panyu.
• Initiated project to expand water handling capacity at
Panyu.
• Acquired exploration block 42/05.
2006 Plans
• Complete development drilling initiated in 2005 at Panyu.
• Drill 1 extended reach development well at Panyu.
• Complete installation of water handling facilities on
each platform at Panyu.
• Acquire Yellow Sea block 11/34.
• Acquire 3-D seismic on block 42/05.
D / Equatorial Guinea – Zafiro
Profile
• 23.75% working interest in 35,800 acres in the zafiro
field in block b offshore Equatorial Guinea (E.G.).
• Field facilities include one fixed production platform and
two floating production vessels in 500’ to 2,500’ of water.
• Contains 62 producing wells and 23 water injection
wells and 1 gas injection well.
• Produces oil from a complex system of reservoir
channels at 5,000’ to 6,000’.
• 77.5 million barrels of oil equivalent reserves at 12/31/05.
2005 Activity
• Drilled and completed 6 producing wells.
• Drilled and completed 2 water injection wells.
• Completed facility upgrades to allow more efficient
transfer and storage of oil.
• Purchased the Serpentina FPSo (formerly leased).
2006 Plans
• Drill 9 development wells.
• Drill 2 water injection wells.
• Upgrade FPSo and platform facilities.
• reprocess and evaluate 3-D seismic to identify future
drilling locations.
E / South Atlantic Margin Exploration
Profile
• 7.8 million acres in 8 licensed blocks offshore West Africa.
• 666,000 acres in 5 licensed blocks offshore brazil.
2005 Activity
• Drilled Esmeralda discovery well on block b in E.G.
• Drilled 1 unsuccessful exploratory well on block N in E.G.
• Drilled Venus discovery well on block P in E.G.
• Drilled 1 unsuccessful exploratory well on block 256 in
Nigeria.
• Completed farmout agreements with industry partners
on block 242 in Nigeria.
• Acquired 3-D seismic on block 242 in Nigeria.
2006 Plans
• reprocess 3-D seismic on block b in E.G.
• Drill 2 appraisal wells and 1 exploratory well on block
P in E.G.
• Finalize acquisition of interest in Gryphon Marin block
in Gabon.
• Acquire 3-D seismic on Gryphon Marin block in Gabon.
• reprocess 3-D seismic on Keta block in Ghana.
• Drill 1 exploratory well on block 256 in Nigeria.
• Drill 1 appraisal well and 2 exploratory wells on block
bM-C-8 in brazil.
• Drill 1 exploratory well on block bM-C-30 in brazil.
• Drill 1 exploratory well on block bM-C-32 in brazil.
• Farmout partial interests with industry partners on
the Keta block in Ghana and block bM-bAr-3 in brazil.
• Finalize acquisition of offshore blocks in brazil.
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IndIan OceanAtlAntic OceAn
Financials
Page 30 Selected 11-Year Data
Page 32 Management’s Discussion and analysis of Financial Condition and results of Operations
Page 53 reports of independent registered public accounting Firm
Page 56 Consolidated Balance Sheets
Page 57 Consolidated Statements of Operations
Page 58 Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity and Comprehensive income (loss)
Page 59 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Page 60 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Page 98 Non-Gaap Financial Measures
Page 99 risk Factors to Forward-looking Estimates
N E t C a S h p r O v i D E D B Y
O p E r at i N G a C t i v i t i E S
( $ B i l l i o n s )
D r i l l B i t C a p i ta l *
( $ B i l l i o n s )
N E t D E B t t O a D j u S t E D
C a p i ta l i z at i O N *
( A s o f D e c e m b e r 3 1 )
5.6
4.8
3.8
4.0
•
2.8
•
2.7
•
1.9
1.8
•
1.6
•
1.4
64%
59%
39%
27%
19%
01
02
03
04
05
01
02
03
04
05
01
02
03
04
05
*A reconciliation to a GAAP
measure is provided on page 98.
*A reconciliation to a GAAP
measure is provided on page 98.
Cash flow from operations climbed to $5.6 billion in 2005, enabling Devon to invest $4 billion in exploration and development projects
and repay $1.3 billion in long-term debt, reducing net debt to less than 20% of adjusted capital.
29
$
Selected Eleven-Year Financial Data (1)
Operating results (In millions, except per share data)
Revenues (Net of royalties):
Oil sales
Gas sales
NGL sales
Marketing and midstream revenues
Other income
Total revenues
Production and operating expenses
Marketing and midstream costs and expenses
Depreciation, depletion and amortization of property
and equipment
Accretion of asset retirement obligation
Amortization of goodwill (2)
General and administrative expenses
Expenses related to mergers
Interest expense (3)
Effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments
Reduction of carrying value of oil and gas properties
Impairment of Chevron Corporation common stock
Income tax expense (benefit)
Total expenses
Net earnings (loss) before minority interest, cumulative effect of
change in accounting principle and discontinued operations (4)
Net earnings (loss)
Preferred stock dividends
Net earnings (loss) to common stockholders
Net earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic
Diluted
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic
Diluted
$
$
$
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
5-YEar
COMpOuND
10-YEar
COMpOuND
GrOwth ratE
GrOwth ratE
419
157
15
—
35
626
222
—
160
—
—
43
—
39
—
—
97
—
19
580
46
55
15
40
0.38
0.38
105
105
529
211
29
—
36
805
271
—
175
—
—
57
—
59
—
—
—
—
106
497
367
36
10
42
952
288
4
268
—
—
56
—
51
6
—
633
—
(128)
236
335
25
8
22
626
231
3
212
—
—
48
13
53
16
—
354
—
(103)
668
1,178
827
1,343
1,966
2,910
4,291
5,656
7,106
8,007
137
151
47
104
0.98
0.96
105
111
(226)
(218)
12
(230)
(1.67)
(1.67)
137
151
(201)
(236)
—
(236)
(1.66)
(1.66)
142
154
Balance Sheet Data (In millions)
Total assets
Debentures exchangeable into shares of
Chevron Corporation common stock (5)
Other long-term debt (6)
Deferred income taxes
Stockholders’ equity
Common shares outstanding
$ 1,639
2,242
1,965
1,931
6,096
6,860
13,184
16,225
27,162
30,025
30,273
$
$
$
$
—
565
48
739
105
—
511
136
1,160
126
—
576
50
1,006
142
—
885
15
750
142
760
1,656
313
2,521
253
760
1,289
634
3,277
257
649
5,940
2,149
3,259
252
662
6,900
2,627
4,653
314
677
7,903
4,370
11,056
472
692
6,339
5,089
13,674
484
709
5,248
5,405
14,862
443
(1) All of the years shown exclude results from Devon’s operations in Indonesia, Argentina and Egypt that were discontinued in 2002. Subsequent to the sale of its Egyptian and Indonesian operations,
Devon acquired new Egyptian and Indonesian assets in the April 2003 Ocean merger. Amounts and activities related to these new Egyptian and Indonesian operations are included
in Devon’s continuing operations since 2003. All periods have been adjusted to reflect the two-for-one stock split that occurred on November 15, 2004.
(2) Amortization of goodwill in 1999, 2000 and 2001 resulted from Devon’s 1999 acquisition of PennzEnergy. As of January 1, 2002, goodwill is no longer amortized.
(3)
(4) Before minority interest in Monterrey Resources, Inc. of ($1) and ($5) million in 1996 and 1997, respectively, and the cumulative effect of change in accounting principle of $49 and $16 million
Includes distributions on preferred securities of subsidiary trust of $5, $10, $10 and $7 million in 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999, respectively.
in 2001 and 2003, respectively, and the results of discontinued operations of $9, $15, $13, ($35) $39, $69, $31 and $45 million in 1995 through 2002, respectively.
(5) Devon beneficially owns 14.2 million shares of Chevron Corporation common stock. These shares have been deposited with an exchange agent for possible exchange
for $760 million principal amount of exchangeable debentures. The Chevron shares and debentures were acquired through the August 1999 merger with PennzEnergy.
Includes preferred securities of subsidiary trust of $149 million in years 1996, 1997 and 1998.
(6)
N/M Not a meaningful number.
30
1,150
2,627
2,933
4,350
7,387
9,292
10,937
33%
33%
436
616
68
20
10
328
10
379
—
16
83
17
122
(13)
—
476
—
(75)
(193)
(154)
4
(158)
(0.84)
(0.84)
187
199
906
1,474
154
53
40
784
1,878
131
71
69
909
2,133
275
999
34
1,588
3,897
407
1,460
35
2,202
4,732
554
1,701
103
2,478
5,784
687
1,792
196
544
28
662
—
41
96
60
155
3
—
—
—
377
661
730
10
720
2.83
2.75
255
263
666
47
831
—
34
114
1
220
11
2
979
—
5
23
103
10
93
0.37
0.36
255
259
886
808
1,282
1,174
1,535
1,339
1,680
1,342
1,211
1,793
2,290
2,191
—
—
219
—
533
(1)
(28)
651
205
(193)
59
104
10
94
0.31
0.30
309
313
36
—
307
7
502
(69)
(1)
111
—
514
1,731
1,747
10
1,737
4.16
4.04
417
433
44
—
277
—
475
(23)
62
—
—
1,107
2,186
2,186
10
2,176
4.51
4.38
482
499
44
—
291
—
533
(2)
94
212
—
1,622
2,930
2,930
10
2,920
6.38
6.26
458
470
22%
31%
35%
102%
37%
25%
117%
27%
N/M
N/M
25%
N/M
28%
N/M
N/M
N/M
N/M
34%
32%
35%
32%
1%
32%
18%
18%
12%
12%
35%
-1%
32%
54%
35%
11%
19%
43%
46%
N/M
19%
22%
N/M
30%
N/M
N/M
21%
N/M
30%
N/M
N/M
8%
N/M
56%
30%
51%
49%
-4%
54%
33%
32%
16%
16%
34%
N/M
25%
60%
35%
15%
Operating results (In millions, except per share data)
Revenues (Net of royalties):
Oil sales
Gas sales
NGL sales
Marketing and midstream revenues
Other income
Total revenues
Production and operating expenses
Marketing and midstream costs and expenses
Depreciation, depletion and amortization of property
and equipment
Accretion of asset retirement obligation
Amortization of goodwill (2)
General and administrative expenses
Expenses related to mergers
Interest expense (3)
Effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments
Reduction of carrying value of oil and gas properties
Impairment of Chevron Corporation common stock
Income tax expense (benefit)
Net earnings (loss) before minority interest, cumulative effect of
change in accounting principle and discontinued operations (4)
Net earnings (loss)
Preferred stock dividends
Net earnings (loss) to common stockholders
Net earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic
Diluted
Basic
Diluted
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Balance Sheet Data (In millions)
Total assets
Debentures exchangeable into shares of
Chevron Corporation common stock (5)
Other long-term debt (6)
Deferred income taxes
Stockholders’ equity
Common shares outstanding
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
419
157
15
—
35
626
222
—
160
—
—
43
—
39
—
—
97
—
19
46
55
15
40
0.38
0.38
105
105
—
565
48
739
105
529
211
29
—
36
805
271
—
175
—
—
57
—
59
—
—
—
—
106
137
151
47
104
0.98
0.96
105
111
497
367
36
10
42
952
288
4
268
—
—
56
—
51
6
—
633
—
(128)
(226)
(218)
12
(230)
(1.67)
(1.67)
137
151
236
335
25
8
22
626
231
3
212
—
—
48
13
53
16
—
354
—
(103)
(201)
(236)
—
(236)
(1.66)
(1.66)
142
154
—
885
15
750
142
(1) All of the years shown exclude results from Devon’s operations in Indonesia, Argentina and Egypt that were discontinued in 2002. Subsequent to the sale of its Egyptian and Indonesian operations,
Devon acquired new Egyptian and Indonesian assets in the April 2003 Ocean merger. Amounts and activities related to these new Egyptian and Indonesian operations are included
in Devon’s continuing operations since 2003. All periods have been adjusted to reflect the two-for-one stock split that occurred on November 15, 2004.
(2) Amortization of goodwill in 1999, 2000 and 2001 resulted from Devon’s 1999 acquisition of PennzEnergy. As of January 1, 2002, goodwill is no longer amortized.
(3)
Includes distributions on preferred securities of subsidiary trust of $5, $10, $10 and $7 million in 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999, respectively.
(4) Before minority interest in Monterrey Resources, Inc. of ($1) and ($5) million in 1996 and 1997, respectively, and the cumulative effect of change in accounting principle of $49 and $16 million
in 2001 and 2003, respectively, and the results of discontinued operations of $9, $15, $13, ($35) $39, $69, $31 and $45 million in 1995 through 2002, respectively.
(5) Devon beneficially owns 14.2 million shares of Chevron Corporation common stock. These shares have been deposited with an exchange agent for possible exchange
for $760 million principal amount of exchangeable debentures. The Chevron shares and debentures were acquired through the August 1999 merger with PennzEnergy.
(6)
Includes preferred securities of subsidiary trust of $149 million in years 1996, 1997 and 1998.
N/M Not a meaningful number.
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
5-YEar
COMpOuND
GrOwth ratE
10-YEar
COMpOuND
GrOwth ratE
436
616
68
20
10
906
1,474
154
53
40
784
1,878
131
71
69
909
2,133
275
999
34
1,588
3,897
407
1,460
35
2,202
4,732
554
1,701
103
2,478
5,784
687
1,792
196
22%
31%
35%
102%
37%
19%
43%
46%
N/M
19%
1,150
2,627
2,933
4,350
7,387
9,292
10,937
33%
33%
328
10
379
—
16
83
17
122
(13)
—
476
—
(75)
544
28
662
—
41
96
60
155
3
—
—
—
377
666
47
831
—
34
114
1
220
11
2
979
—
5
886
808
1,211
—
—
219
—
533
(1)
(28)
651
205
(193)
1,282
1,174
1,793
36
—
307
7
502
(69)
(1)
111
—
514
1,535
1,339
2,290
44
—
277
—
475
(23)
62
—
—
1,107
1,680
1,342
2,191
44
—
291
—
533
(2)
94
212
—
1,622
Total expenses
580
668
1,178
827
1,343
1,966
2,910
4,291
5,656
7,106
8,007
(193)
(154)
4
(158)
(0.84)
(0.84)
187
199
661
730
10
720
2.83
2.75
255
263
23
103
10
93
0.37
0.36
255
259
59
104
10
94
0.31
0.30
309
313
1,731
1,747
10
1,737
4.16
4.04
417
433
2,186
2,186
10
2,176
4.51
4.38
482
499
2,930
2,930
10
2,920
6.38
6.26
458
470
$ 1,639
2,242
1,965
1,931
6,096
6,860
13,184
16,225
27,162
30,025
30,273
—
511
136
1,160
126
—
576
50
1,006
142
760
1,656
313
2,521
253
760
1,289
634
3,277
257
649
5,940
2,149
3,259
252
662
6,900
2,627
4,653
314
677
7,903
4,370
11,056
472
692
6,339
5,089
13,674
484
709
5,248
5,405
14,862
443
25%
117%
27%
N/M
N/M
25%
N/M
28%
N/M
N/M
N/M
N/M
34%
32%
35%
32%
1%
32%
18%
18%
12%
12%
35%
-1%
32%
54%
35%
11%
22%
N/M
30%
N/M
N/M
21%
N/M
30%
N/M
N/M
8%
N/M
56%
30%
51%
49%
-4%
54%
33%
32%
16%
16%
34%
N/M
25%
60%
35%
15%
31
MD&a Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations
OvErviEw OF 2005 rESultS aND OutlOOk
2005 was the best year in our history. We continued to execute our strategy to increase value per share. As a result,
we delivered record amounts for certain key measures of our financial and operating performance in 2005:
• Net earnings for the year climbed 34% to $2.9 billion
• Earnings per share climbed more than 40% to $6.26 per diluted share
• Net cash provided by operating activities reached $5.6 billion
• Estimated proved reserves at December 31, 2005 were 2.1 billion Boe
• Estimated proved reserves increased 439 million Boe through drilling, extensions and performance revisions
• Capital expenditures for oil and gas exploration and development activities were $3.9 billion
• Combined realized price for oil, gas and NGLs increased 32% to $39.59
• Marketing and midstream margin rose 25% to $450 million
We produced 226 million Boe in 2005, representing a 10% decrease compared to 2004. Excluding the effects of produc-
tion lost due to the sale of non-core properties in the first half of 2005 and production suspended due to hurricanes in the
last half of 2005, our year-over-year production increased 1%. In addition, with the significant increase in commodity prices
and the weakened U.S. dollar compared to the Canadian dollar, operating costs also increased. Per unit lease operating
expenses increased 17% to $5.95 per Boe.
In 2005, we utilized cash flow from operations and the proceeds from the sale of non-core properties to fund our $4.1
billion in capital expenditures, repay $1.3 billion in debt and repurchase $2.3 billion of our common stock. In August 2005,
we announced a plan to repurchase up to 50 million additional shares of our common stock by the end of 2007. As of Feb-
ruary 28, 2006, we had repurchased 4.4 million shares under this program.
We have laid the foundation for continued growth in future years, at competitive unit-costs, that we expect will create
additional value for our investors. In 2006, we expect to deliver reserve additions of 410 to 440 million Boe with related
capital in the range of $4.6 to $4.8 billion. We expect production to remain relatively flat from 2005 to 2006 for our retained
properties. However, we expect an 8% increase in 2007 production over 2006, reflecting the significant reserve additions
in 2004 and 2005, and those expected in 2006.
rESultS OF OpEratiONS
revenues
Changes in oil, gas and NGL production, prices and revenues from 2003 to 2005 are shown in the following tables.
(Unless otherwise stated, all dollar amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars.)
PRODUCTION
Oil (MMBbls)
Gas (Bcf)
NGLs (MMBbls)
Oil, gas and NGLs (MMBoe) (1)
AVERAGE PRICES
Oil (per Bbl)
Gas (per Mcf)
NGLs (per Bbl)
Oil, gas and NGLs (per Boe) (1)
REVENUES ($ in millions)
Oil
Gas
NGLs
Oil, gas and NGLs
32
tOtal
YEar ENDED DECEMBEr 31,
2005
2005 vs 2004 (2)
2004
2004 vs 2003 (2)
2003
64
827
24
226
38.44
6.99
28.96
39.59
2,478
5,784
687
8,949
$
$
$
$
$
$
-18%
-7%
-1%
-10%
+36%
+32%
+26%
+32%
+13%
+22%
+24%
+20%
78
891
24
251
28.18
5.32
23.04
29.88
2,202
4,732
554
7,488
+26%
+3%
+10%
+10%
+10%
+18%
+24%
+15%
+39%
+21%
+36%
+27%
62
863
22
228
25.63
4.51
18.65
25.88
1,588
3,897
407
5,892
MD&aMD&a
DOMEStiC
YEar ENDED DECEMBEr 31,
2005
2005 vs 2004 (2)
2004
2004 vs 2003 (2)
2003
25
555
18
136
41.64
7.08
26.68
40.21
1,062
3,929
484
5,475
-19%
-8%
-4%
-10%
+35%
+30%
+24%
+31%
+9%
+20%
+19%
+18%
31
602
19
151
30.84
5.43
21.47
30.80
976
3,261
405
4,642
+2%
+2%
+13%
+3%
+12%
+21%
+24%
+18%
+13%
+23%
+40%
+22%
31
589
17
146
27.64
4.50
17.31
26.02
861
2,652
289
3,802
CaNaDa
YEar ENDED DECEMBEr 31,
2005
2005 vs 2004 (2)
2004
2004 vs 2003 (2)
2003
13
261
6
62
26.88
6.95
37.19
38.17
353
1,814
196
2,363
-5%
-6%
+8%
-5%
+24%
+35%
+27%
+33%
+18%
+26%
+38%
+26%
14
279
5
65
21.60
5.15
29.23
28.80
299
1,437
143
1,879
+3%
+4%
-1%
+4%
-8%
+13%
+27%
+10%
-6%
+18%
+25%
+14%
14
267
5
63
23.54
4.57
23.08
26.25
318
1,222
114
1,654
iNtErNatiONal
YEar ENDED DECEMBEr 31,
2005
2005 vs 2004 (2)
2004
2004 vs 2003 (2)
2003
26
11
—
28
41.16
3.76
22.81
39.76
1,063
41
7
1,111
-21%
+6%
N/M
-19%
+45%
+13%
+8%
+42%
+15%
+20%
+12%
+15%
33
10
—
35
28.40
3.33
21.12
27.92
927
34
6
967
+88%
+52%
N/M
+86%
+20%
-4%
-2%
+19%
+126%
+46%
+68%
+122%
17
7
—
19
23.64
3.47
21.45
23.45
409
23
4
436
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
PRODUCTION
Oil (MMBbls)
Gas (Bcf)
NGLs (MMBbls)
Oil, gas and NGLs (MMBoe) (1)
AVERAGE PRICES
Oil (per Bbl)
Gas (per Mcf)
NGLs (per Bbl)
Oil, gas and NGLs (per Boe) (1)
REVENUES ($ in millions)
Oil
Gas
NGLs
Oil, gas and NGLs
PRODUCTION
Oil (MMBbls)
Gas (Bcf)
NGLs (MMBbls)
Oil, gas and NGLs (MMBoe) (1)
AVERAGE PRICES
Oil (per Bbl)
Gas (per Mcf)
NGLs (per Bbl)
Oil, gas and NGLs (per Boe) (1)
REVENUES ($ in millions)
Oil
Gas
NGLs
Oil, gas and NGLs
PRODUCTION
Oil (MMBbls)
Gas (Bcf)
NGLs (MMBbls)
Oil, gas and NGLs (MMBoe) (1)
AVERAGE PRICES
Oil (per Bbl)
Gas (per Mcf)
NGLs (per Bbl)
Oil, gas and NGLs (per Boe) (1)
REVENUES ($ in millions)
Oil
Gas
NGLs
Oil, gas and NGLs
(1) Gas converted to oil at the ratio of 6Mcf:1Bbl. Natural gas liquids converted to oil at the ratio of 1Bbl:1Bbl.
(2) All percentage changes included in this table are based on actual figures and not the rounded figures included in this table.
N/M Not a meaningful number.
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The average prices shown in the preceding tables include the effect of our oil and gas price hedging activities. Follow-
ing is a comparison of our average prices with and without the effect of hedges for each of the last three years.
Oil (per Bbl)
Gas (per Mcf)
NGLs (per Bbl)
Oil, gas and NGLs (per Boe)
Oil revenues
2005
38.44
6.99
28.96
39.59
$
$
$
$
with hEDGES
2004
28.18
5.32
23.04
29.88
2003
25.63
4.51
18.65
25.88
2005
withOut hEDGES
2004
48.49
7.14
28.96
42.98
35.99
5.39
23.04
32.60
2003
27.67
4.79
18.65
27.48
2005 vs. 2004 Oil revenues increased $276 million in 2005. Oil revenues increased $661 million due to a $10.26 increase
in the average realized price of oil. A decrease in 2005 production of 14 million barrels caused oil revenues to decrease by
$385 million. Production lost from the 2005 property divestitures accounted for seven million barrels of the decrease. We
also suspended certain domestic oil production in 2005 and 2004 due to the effects of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Dennis and
Ivan. The year over year impact accounted for an additional one million barrels of suspended production in 2005 than in
2004. The remainder of the decrease is due to certain international properties in which our ownership interest decreased
after we recovered our costs under the applicable production sharing contracts.
2004 vs. 2003 Oil revenues increased $614 million in 2004. An increase in 2004 production of 16 million barrels caused
oil revenues to increase by $415 million. The April 2003 Ocean merger accounted for 14 million barrels of increased pro-
duction. The remaining increase is primarily related to new production from China partially offset by natural production
declines and the effects of Hurricane Ivan on domestic properties in 2004. Oil revenues increased $199 million due to a
$2.55 increase in the average realized price of oil.
Gas revenues
2005 vs. 2004 Gas revenues increased $1.1 billion in 2005. A $1.67 per Mcf increase in the average realized gas price
caused revenues to increase by $1.4 billion. A decrease in 2005 production of 64 Bcf caused gas revenues to decrease by
$337 million. Production associated with the 2005 property divestitures caused a decrease of 89 Bcf. We also suspended
certain domestic gas production in 2005 and 2004 due to the effects of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Dennis and Ivan. The year
over year impact accounted for an additional 12 Bcf of suspended production in 2005 than in 2004. These decreases were
more than offset by new drilling and development and increased performance in U.S. offshore and onshore properties.
2004 vs. 2003 Gas revenues increased $835 million in 2004. An $0.81 per Mcf increase in the average realized gas price
caused revenues to increase by $714 million. An increase in 2004 production of 28 Bcf caused gas revenues to increase by
$121 million. The April 2003 Ocean merger accounted for 43 Bcf of increased production. This was offset by a production
decrease in domestic properties as a result of natural declines and the effects of Hurricane Ivan in 2004.
NGl revenues
2005 vs. 2004 NGL revenues increased $133 million in 2005. A $5.92 per barrel increase in average NGL prices caused
revenues to increase by $141 million. A slight decrease in 2005 production due to 2005 property divestitures and suspended
production in 2005 due to Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Dennis caused revenues to decrease by $8 million.
2004 vs. 2003 NGL revenues increased $147 million in 2004. A $4.39 per barrel increase in average NGL prices caused
revenues to increase by $106 million. An increase in 2004 production of 2 million barrels caused revenues to increase $41
million. The April 2003 Ocean merger accounted for 0.6 million barrels of increased production. The remaining production
increase was primarily related to new drilling and development in the Barnett Shale properties.
Marketing and Midstream revenues
2005 vs. 2004 Marketing and midstream revenues increased $91 million in 2005. Of this increase, approximately $442
million was the result of higher overall market prices for natural gas and NGLs. This was partially offset by $338 million in
lower revenues resulting primarily from the sale of certain assets in 2004 and 2005. Additionally, revenues decreased $13
million primarily due to lower third-party natural gas and NGL throughput volumes.
2004 vs. 2003 Marketing and midstream revenues increased $241 million in 2004. Of this increase, approximately $218
million was the result of higher overall market prices for natural gas and NGLs. Additionally, revenues increased $103 mil-
lion due to higher third-party natural gas and NGL throughput volumes. This was partially offset by $80 million in lower
revenues resulting primarily from the sale of certain assets in 2004.
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Oil, Gas and NGl production and Operating Expenses
The details of the changes in oil, gas and NGL production and operating expenses between 2003 and 2005 are shown
in the table below.
ExPENSES ($ in millions):
Production and operating expenses:
Lease operating expenses
Production taxes
Total production and operating expenses
ExPENSES PER BOE:
Production and operating expenses:
Lease operating expenses
Production taxes
Total production and operating expenses
2005
2005 vs 2004 (1)
2004
2004 vs 2003 (1)
2003
YEar ENDED DECEMBEr 31,
$
$
$
$
1,345
335
1,680
5.95
1.48
7.43
+5%
+31%
+9%
+17%
+45%
+21%
1,280
255
1,535
5.11
1.02
6.13
+19%
+25%
+19%
+8%
+13%
+9%
1,078
204
1,282
4.73
0.90
5.63
(1) All percentage changes included in this table are based on actual figures and not the rounded figures included in this table.
2005 vs. 2004 Lease operating expenses increased $65 million in 2005. The increase in lease operating expense was
largely caused by higher commodity prices. With the increase in oil, gas and NGL prices, more well workovers and repairs
and maintenance costs were performed to either maintain or improve production volumes. Other costs, including ad valorem
taxes, power and fuel costs increased primarily as a result of higher commodity prices. Additionally, changes in the Cana-
dian-to-U.S. dollar exchange rate resulted in a $30 million increase in costs. Partially offsetting these increases was a decrease
of $144 million in lease operating expenses related to properties that were sold in 2005.
The increases described above were also the primary factors causing lease operating expenses per Boe to increase.
Although we divested properties that had higher per-unit operating costs, the cost escalation largely related to higher com-
modity prices and the weaker U.S. dollar compared to the Canadian dollar had a greater effect on our per unit costs than
the property divestitures.
Production taxes increased $80 million in 2005. The majority of our production taxes are assessed on our onshore
domestic properties. In the U.S., most of the production taxes are based on a fixed percentage of revenues. Therefore, the
18% increase in domestic oil, gas and NGL revenues was the primary cause of the production tax increase. In addition,
production taxes related to our international production increased $26 million due to higher export tax rates in Russia as
well as higher revenue in China and Russia.
2004 vs. 2003 Lease operating expenses increased $202 million in 2004. The April 2003 Ocean merger accounted for
$84 million of the increase. Lease operating expenses on our historical properties increased $88 million, due to an increase
in well workover expenses, ad valorem taxes and power, fuel, casualty insurance and repairs and maintenance costs. Addi-
tionally, changes in the Canadian-to-U.S. dollar exchange rate resulted in a $30 million increase in costs.
The increase in lease operating expenses per Boe is primarily related to increased well workover expenses, ad valorem
taxes and power, fuel and repairs and maintenance costs, as well as the changes in the Canadian-to-U.S. dollar exchange
rate.
Production taxes increased $51 million in 2004. The 22% increase in domestic oil, gas and NGL revenues was the pri-
mary cause of the production tax increase.
Depreciation, Depletion and amortization of Oil and Gas properties (“DD&a”)
DD&A of oil and gas properties is calculated by multiplying the percentage of total proved reserve volumes produced
during the year by the “depletable base.” The depletable base represents the net capitalized investment plus future develop-
ment costs in those reserves. Generally, if reserve volumes are revised up or down, then the DD&A rate per unit of produc-
tion will change inversely. However, if the depletable base changes, then the DD&A rate moves in the same direction. The
per unit DD&A rate is not affected by production volumes. Absolute or total DD&A, as opposed to the rate per unit of pro-
duction, generally moves in the same direction as production volumes. Oil and gas property DD&A is calculated separately
on a country-by-country basis.
2005 vs. 2004 Oil and gas property related DD&A decreased $110 million in 2005. DD&A decreased $210 million due
to a 10% decrease in the combined oil, gas and NGL production in 2005. This decrease was partially offset by an increase
in the consolidated DD&A rate from $8.54 per BOE in 2004 to $8.99 per BOE in 2005 which caused oil and gas property
related DD&A to increase by $100 million. In 2005, finding and development costs for reserve discoveries and extensions
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were lower than previous years but were higher than the 2004 DD&A rate of $8.54. This caused the 2005 rate to increase
$0.49. With the higher commodity prices, current development costs and estimates of future development costs increased
in 2005 compared to 2004. In addition, changes in the Canadian-to-U.S. dollar exchange rate caused the rate to increase
$0.17. These increases were partially offset by a $0.21 decrease in the rate as a result of our 2005 property divestitures.
2004 vs. 2003 Oil and gas property related DD&A increased $473 million in 2004. An increase in the consolidated
DD&A rate from $7.33 per BOE in 2003 to $8.54 per BOE in 2004 caused oil and gas property related DD&A to increase by
$305 million. The increase in the DD&A rate is primarily related to the April 2003 Ocean merger, negative reserve revisions
in Canada and certain international countries subject to production sharing contracts and changes in the Canadian-to-U.S.
dollar exchange rate. A 10% increase in 2004 oil, gas and NGL production caused DD&A to increase $168 million.
Marketing and Midstream Operating Costs and Expenses
2005 vs. 2004 Marketing and midstream operating costs and expenses increased $3 million in 2005. Of this increase,
approximately $306 million was the result of an increase in prices paid for natural gas and NGLs. This was partially offset
by $297 million in lower costs and expenses resulting primarily from the sale of certain assets in 2004 and 2005. Addition-
ally, operating costs and expenses decreased $6 million primarily due to lower third-party natural gas and NGL throughput
volumes.
2004 vs. 2003 Marketing and midstream operating costs and expenses increased $165 million in 2004. Of this increase,
approximately $133 million was the result of an increase in prices paid for natural gas and NGLs. Additionally, operating
costs and expenses increased $106 million due to higher third-party natural gas and NGL throughput volumes. This was
partially offset by $74 million in lower costs and expenses resulting primarily from the sale of certain assets in 2004.
General and administrative Expenses (“G&a”)
Our net G&A consists of three primary components. The largest of these components is the gross amount of expenses
incurred for personnel costs, office expenses, professional fees and other G&A items. The gross amount of these expenses
is partially reduced by two offsetting components. One is the amount of G&A capitalized pursuant to the full cost method
of accounting related to exploration and development activities. The other is the amount of G&A reimbursed by working
interest owners of properties for which we serve as the operator. These reimbursements are received during both the drill-
ing and operational stages of a property’s life. The gross amount of G&A incurred, less the amounts capitalized and reim-
bursed, is recorded as net G&A in the consolidated statements of operations. Net G&A includes expenses related to oil, gas
and NGL exploration and production activities, as well as marketing and midstream activities. See the following table for a
summary of G&A expenses by component.
Gross G&A
Capitalized G&A
Reimbursed G&A
Net G&A
YEar ENDED DECEMBEr 31,
2005
2005 vs 2004
2004
($ IN MIllIONS)
2004 vs 2003
2003
$
$
584
(189)
(104)
291
+6%
+10%
+4%
+5%
549
(172)
(100)
277
+5%
+22%
+29%
-10%
524
(140)
(77)
307
2005 vs. 2004 Gross G&A increased $35 million. Higher employee compensation and benefits costs caused gross G&A
to increase $38 million. Of this increase, $17 million related to higher restricted stock compensation primarily due to our
December 2005 and 2004 grants. In addition, changes in the Canadian-to-U.S. dollar exchange rate caused an $9 million
increase in costs. These increases were offset by an $8 million decrease in rent expense resulting primarily from the aban-
donment of certain Canadian office space in 2004.
The $17 million increase in capitalized G&A resulted primarily from the higher salaries and benefits related to oil and
gas exploration and development capital projects. In addition, changes in the Canadian-to-U.S. dollar exchange rate caused
capitalized G&A to increase $3 million.
2004 vs. 2003 Gross G&A increased $25 million. The April 2003 Ocean merger increased gross expenses $27 million
primarily due to the inclusion of an additional four months of Ocean activities in 2004 compared to 2003. Also, higher
compensation and benefit costs, increased charitable contributions and the abandonment of certain Canadian office space
increased gross G&A $26 million, $12 million and $5 million, respectively. During 2004, we also incurred $6 million of
incremental professional fees related to additional activities performed to comply with the requirements of Section 404 of
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Finally, changes in the Canadian-to-U.S. dollar exchange rate resulted in an $8 million
increase in costs. These increases were partially offset by the synergies obtained from the Ocean merger.
The increase in both capitalized G&A of $32 million and reimbursed G&A of $23 million was primarily related to the
increased activity subsequent to the April 2003 Ocean merger.
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reduction of Carrying value of Oil and Gas properties
During 2005 and 2003, we reduced the carrying value of our oil and gas properties due to full cost ceiling limitations
and unsuccessful exploratory activities. A detailed description of how full cost ceiling limitations are determined is included
in the Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates section of this report. A summary of these reductions and additional dis-
cussion is provided below.
CEIlING TEST REDUCTIONS:
Egypt
Indonesia
Russia
UNSUCCESSfUl ExPlORATORy REDUCTIONS:
Angola
Brazil
Ghana
Other
Total
YEar ENDED DECEMBEr 31,
2005
2003
GrOSS
NEt OF
taXES
GrOSS
NEt OF
taXES
(IN MIllIONS)
$
$
—
—
—
170
42
—
—
212
—
—
—
119
42
—
—
161
45
4
19
—
11
26
6
111
26
1
9
—
7
26
5
74
2005 Reductions Our interests in Angola were acquired through the Ocean Energy acquisition. Our drilling program
has been unsuccessful in Angola, resulting in no proven reserves for the country. After drilling three unsuccessful wells in
the fourth quarter of 2005, we determined that all of the Angolan capitalized costs should be impaired. Devon has a com-
mitment to drill one additional well in Angola by the end of August 2006.
Prior to the fourth quarter of 2005, we were capitalizing the costs of previous unsuccessful efforts in Brazil pending
the determination of whether proved reserves would be recorded in Brazil. We have been successful in our drilling efforts
on block BM-C-8 in Brazil, and are currently developing our Polvo project on this block. The ultimate value of the Polvo
project is expected to be in excess of the sum of its related costs, plus the costs of the previous unrelated unsuccessful
efforts in Brazil which were capitalized. However, the Polvo proved reserves will be recorded over a period of time. It is
expected that a small initial portion of the proved reserves ultimately expected at Polvo will be recorded in 2006. Based on
preliminary estimates developed in the fourth quarter of 2005, the value of this initial partial booking of proved reserves
will not be sufficient to offset the sum of the related proportionate Polvo costs plus the costs of the previous unrelated
unsuccessful efforts. Therefore, we determined that the prior unsuccessful costs unrelated to the Polvo project should be
impaired. These costs totaled approximately $42 million. There is no tax benefit related to the Brazilian impairment.
2003 Reductions The Egyptian reduction was primarily due to poor results of a development well that was unsuccess-
ful in the primary objective. Partially as a result of this well, we revised Egyptian proved reserves downward. The Russian
reduction was primarily the result of additional capital costs incurred as well as an increase in operating costs. The Indo-
nesian reduction was primarily related to an increase in operating costs and a reduction in proved reserves.
Additionally, during 2003, we elected to discontinue certain exploratory activities in Ghana, certain properties in Brazil
and other smaller concessions. After meeting the drilling and capital commitments on these properties, we determined that
these properties did not meet our internal criteria to justify further investment. Accordingly, we recorded a charge associ-
ated with the impairment of these properties.
interest Expense
The following schedule includes the components of interest expense between 2003 and 2005.
Interest based on debt outstanding
Accretion of debt discount, net
Facility and agency fees
Amortization of capitalized loan costs
Capitalized interest
Early retirement premiums
Other
Total interest expense
2005
507
4
2
7
(70)
76
7
533
$
$
2004
(IN MIllIONS)
513
2
2
22
(70)
—
6
475
2003
531
3
1
12
(50)
—
5
502
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2005 vs. 2004 The average debt balance decreased from $8.2 billion in 2004 to $7.4 billion in 2005 due to debt repay-
ments during 2004 and 2005. This decrease in debt outstanding caused interest expense to decrease $53 million. This
decrease in interest expense was partially offset by a $47 million increase due to higher floating rates in 2005. The average
interest rate on outstanding debt increased from 6.3% in 2004 to 6.8% in 2005.
Other items included in interest expense that are not related to the debt balance outstanding were $64 million higher
in 2005. Of this increase, $51 million related to the early retirement premium for the redemption of the $400 million 6.75%
notes and $25 million related to the loss on the early redemption of the zero coupon convertible senior debentures. In con-
junction with the early redemption of the senior debentures, we also expensed $5 million in remaining unamortized issu-
ance costs. This was partially offset by $16 million of unamortized debt issuance costs that were expensed in the second
quarter of 2004 upon the early repayment of the outstanding balance under our $3 billion term loan credit facility.
2004 vs. 2003 The average debt balance outstanding decreased from $8.6 billion in 2003 to $8.2 billion in 2004 caus-
ing interest expense to decrease $22 million. The decrease in average debt outstanding was due to debt repayments during
2004. The average interest rate on outstanding debt increased from 6.2% in 2003 to 6.3% in 2004. The higher rate in 2004
caused interest expense to increase $4 million.
Other items included in interest expense that are not related to the debt balance outstanding were $9 million lower in
2004. Of this decrease, $20 million related to the capitalization of interest. The increase in interest capitalized was primar-
ily related to additional unproved properties acquired from the April 2003 Ocean Energy merger and the nature of the
properties acquired. The Ocean properties included significant deepwater Gulf and international exploratory properties and
major development projects. The effect of the $20 million increase in capitalized interest was partially offset by the $16 mil-
lion of debt issuance costs that were expensed in 2004 as a result of the early repayment of the outstanding balance under
our $3 billion term loan credit facility.
Effects of Changes in Foreign Currency Exchange rates
Our Canadian subsidiary, which has designated the Canadian dollar as its functional currency, had $400 million 6.75%
senior notes outstanding which were denominated in U.S. dollars. Changes in the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar
and the Canadian dollar while the notes were outstanding increased or decreased the expected amount of Canadian dollars
eventually required to repay the notes. In addition, our Canadian subsidiary has cash and other working capital amounts
denominated in U.S. dollars which also fluctuate in value with changes in the exchange rate. Such changes in the Canadian
dollar equivalent balance of the debt and working capital balances are required to be included in determining net earnings
for the period in which the exchange rate changes.
The changes in the Canadian-to-U.S. dollar exchange rate from $0.8308 at December 31, 2004 to $0.8503 at the redemp-
tion date of the Canadian senior notes resulted in a gain of $9 million in 2005. Also in 2005, our Canadian subsidiary pur-
chased U.S. dollars related to our repatriation of $535 million of earnings from our Canadian operations to the U.S. As a
result of a decrease in the Canadian-to-U.S. dollar exchange rate while these U.S. dollars were held, we recognized a $7
million loss in 2005. The increase in the Canadian-to-U.S. dollar exchange rate from $0.7738 at December 31, 2003 to $0.8308
at December 31, 2004 resulted in a $22 million gain. The increase in the Canadian-to-U.S. dollar exchange rate from $0.6331
at December 31, 2002 to $0.7738 at December 31, 2003 resulted in a $69 million gain.
Change in Fair value of Derivative Financial instruments
The details of the changes in fair value of derivative financial instruments between 2003 and 2005 are shown in the
table below.
Change in fair value of the option embedded in debentures
exchangeable into shares of Chevron Corporation common stock
Ineffectiveness of commodity hedges
Non-qualifying commodity hedges
Other
Total
2005
2004
(IN MIllIONS)
$
$
54
5
39
(4)
94
58
5
—
(1)
62
2003
(3)
1
—
1
(1)
The change in fair value of the option embedded in debentures exchangeable into shares of Chevron Corporation com-
mon stock decreased $4 million and increased $61 million in 2005 and 2004, respectively. The value of this option is driven
primarily by the price of Chevron Corporation’s common stock. Generally, as the price of Chevron Corporation’s common
stock increases, we recognize a larger loss on the option.
In 2005, we recognized a $39 million loss on certain oil derivative financial instruments that no longer qualified for hedge
accounting because the hedged production exceeded actual and projected production under these contracts. The lower than
expected production was caused primarily by hurricanes that affected offshore production in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Other income, Net
The following schedule includes the components of other income between 2003 and 2005.
Interest and dividend income
Gain on sales of non-oil and gas property and equipment
Loss on derivative financial instruments
Other
Total
2005
95
150
(48)
(1)
196
$
$
2004
(IN MIllIONS)
45
33
—
25
103
2003
33
(3)
—
7
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2005 vs. 2004 Other income increased $93 million in 2005. Other income increased $117 million due to gains resulting
from sales of certain non-oil and gas properties in 2005. Interest and dividend income increased $50 million in 2005 pri-
marily due to an increase in cash and short-term investment balances and higher interest rates. The 2005 loss on derivative
financial instruments resulted primarily from a $55 million loss on certain commodity hedges that no longer qualified for
hedge accounting and were settled prior to the end of their original term. These hedges related to U.S. and Canadian oil
production from properties sold as part of our 2005 property divestiture program. This loss was partially offset by a $7
million gain related to interest rate swaps that were settled prior to the end of their original term in conjunction with the
early redemption of the $400 million 6.75% senior notes in 2005.
2004 vs. 2003 Other income increased $66 million in 2004. Other income increased $36 million due to gains resulting
from sales of certain non-oil and gas properties in 2004. Interest and dividend income increased $12 million in 2004 due
to an increase in cash and short-term investment balances.
income taxes
2005 vs. 2004 Our 2005 effective financial tax rate was 36% compared to 34% in 2004. Both rates approximated the
35% statutory federal tax rate. Income taxes were reduced by $14 million and $36 million in 2005 and 2004, respectively,
related to Canadian statutory rate reductions. The 2005 rate also included $28 million of additional tax related to our repa-
triation of $545 million, substantially all of which was Canadian earnings from our Canadian subsidiary, to the U.S.
2004 vs. 2003 Our 2004 effective financial tax rate attributable to continuing operations was 34% compared to 23% in
2003. Both years’ rates were affected by the incremental effect of state income taxes offset by the tax benefits of certain
foreign deductions. In addition, both the 2004 and 2003 rates included benefits from Canadian statutory rate reductions of
$36 million and $218 million, respectively. Excluding the effect of the 2003 Canadian rate reduction, the 2003 effective tax
rate would have been 33%.
Cumulative Effect of Change in accounting principle
Effective January 1, 2003, we adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 143, Accounting for
Asset Retirement Obligations, and recorded a cumulative-effect-type adjustment for an increase to net earnings of $16 mil-
lion net of deferred taxes of $10 million.
In September 2004, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 106 (“SAB No. 106”) to provide guidance regarding
the interaction of SFAS No. 143 with the full cost method of accounting for oil and gas properties. Specifically, SAB No. 106
clarifies the manner in which the full cost ceiling test and DD&A should be calculated in accordance with the provisions of
SFAS No. 143. We adopted SAB No. 106 in the fourth quarter of 2004. However, this adoption did not materially impact our
full cost ceiling test calculation or DD&A for 2004.
Capital rESOurCES, uSES aND liquiDitY
The following discussion of capital resources, uses and liquidity should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
financial statements included in this report.
Sources and uses of Cash
At December 31, 2005, our unrestricted cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $2.3 billion. Dur-
ing 2005, 2004 and 2003, such balances increased $167 million, $846 million and $981 million, respectively. The following
table summarizes the changes in our cash and cash equivalents from 2003 to 2005. Additional discussion of the key ele-
ments contributing to these changes follows the table.
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Cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities
Investing activities
Financing activities
Effect of exchange rate changes
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
Short-term investments at end of year
2005
5,612
(1,652)
(3,543)
37
454
1,606
680
$
$
$
$
2004
(IN MIllIONS)
4,816
(3,634)
(1,001)
39
220
1,152
967
2003
3,768
(2,773)
(414)
59
640
932
341
Cash Flows from Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities (“operating cash flow”) is our primary
source of capital and liquidity. Operating cash flow is largely affected by our net earnings, excluding large non-cash expenses
such as depreciation, depletion and amortization and deferred income tax expense. As a result, our operating cash flow
increased in 2005 and 2004 compared to the previous years due to increases in net earnings, as discussed in the “Results
of Operations” section of this report.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities Capital Expenditures. The increases in operating cash flow enabled us to invest
larger amounts in capital projects. As a result, our capital expenditures increased 32% to $4.1 billion in 2005. The majority
of this increase related to our expenditures for the acquisition, drilling or development of oil and gas properties, which
totaled $3.9 billion in 2005. Increased drilling activities in the Barnett Shale, the approximately $200 million acquisition of
Iron River acreage in Canada and the $74 million purchase of the Serpentina FPSO in offshore Equatorial Guinea were large
contributors to the increase. Significant cost escalation and the weaker U.S. dollar also caused our expenditures to increase
from 2004 to 2005.
Capital expenditures also increased 20% to $3.1 billion in 2004. Our April 2003 merger with Ocean Energy was the
primary cause of this increase because 2003 only included eight months of capital activity related to the Ocean Energy
properties acquired.
Proceeds from Sales of Property and Equipment. In 2005, we generated $2.2 billion in proceeds from sales. This con-
sisted primarily of $2.0 billion in pre-tax proceeds, net of all purchase price adjustments, related to the sale of non-core oil
and gas properties. In addition, we sold non-core midstream assets for $0.2 billion in pre-tax proceeds. Net of related income
taxes, these proceeds were $1.8 billion for oil and gas properties and $0.1 billion for midstream assets.
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment were $95 million and $179 million in 2004 and 2003, respectively.
These amounts consisted primarily of proceeds related to the sale of non-core midstream assets.
Changes in Short-Term Investments. To maximize our income on available cash balances, we invest in highly liquid,
short-term investments. The purchase and sale of these short-term investments will cause cash and cash equivalents to
decrease and increase, respectively. Short-term investment balances decreased $287 million in 2005, increased $626 million
in 2004 and increased $341 million in 2003.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities Net Debt Repayments. Our net debt retirements were $1.3 billion, $1.0 billion and
$0.5 billion in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively. The 2005 amount includes $0.8 billion related to the retirement of the zero
coupon convertible debentures and the $400 million 6.75% notes due March 2011 before their scheduled maturity dates. The
2004 amount includes $635 million for the payment of the outstanding balance under our $3 billion term loan credit facility.
The 2003 amount includes payments on certain debt instruments assumed in the April 2003 Ocean Energy merger.
Stock Repurchases. We are utilizing operating cash flow and proceeds from the sale of non-core oil and gas properties
to repurchase our common stock. In August 2005, we completed the stock repurchase program announced September 27,
2004. Under this program, we repurchased 44.6 million shares at a total cost of $2.1 billion in 2005, and 5.0 million shares
at a total cost of $189 million in 2004. Subsequent to the completion of the program announced in 2004, we announced on
August 3, 2005 a new program. Under this new program, we may repurchase up to 50 million shares by the end of 2007.
In 2005, we purchased 2.2 million shares at a total cost of $134 million under this new repurchase program.
Dividends. Our common stock dividends were $136 million, $97 million and $39 million in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respec-
tively. We also paid $10 million of preferred stock dividends in 2005, 2004 and 2003. The 2005 increase in common stock
dividends was primarily related to a 50% increase in the dividend rate in the first quarter of 2005, partially offset by a
decrease in outstanding shares due to share repurchases. The 2004 increase in common stock dividends resulted from a
100% increase in the dividend rate in the first quarter of 2004 and an increase in outstanding shares due to the April 2003
Ocean Energy merger.
Issuance of Common Stock. Proceeds from the issuance of our common stock were $124 million, $268 million and $155
million in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively. These proceeds were derived primarily from the exercise of employee stock
options.
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liquidity
Historically, our primary source of capital and liquidity has been operating cash flow. Additionally, we maintain a revolv-
ing line of credit and a commercial paper program which can be accessed as needed to supplement operating cash flow.
Other available sources of capital and liquidity include the issuance of equity securities and long-term debt. We expect the
combination of these sources of capital will be more than adequate to fund future capital expenditures, common stock
repurchases, and other contractual commitments as discussed later in this section.
Operating Cash Flow Our operating cash flow has increased nearly 50% since 2003, reaching a total of $5.6 billion in
2005. Our operating cash flow is sensitive to many variables, the most volatile of which is pricing of the oil, natural gas and
NGLs produced. Prices for these commodities are determined primarily by prevailing market conditions. Regional and
worldwide economic activity, weather and other substantially variable factors influence market conditions for these products.
These factors are beyond our control and are difficult to predict. We expect operating cash flow to continue to be our pri-
mary source of liquidity.
Credit Lines Another source of liquidity is our $1.5 billion five-year, syndicated, unsecured revolving line of credit (the
“Senior Credit Facility”). The Senior Credit Facility includes (i) a five-year revolving Canadian subfacility in a maximum
amount of U.S. $500 million and (ii) a $1 billion sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit, including letters of credit under
the Canadian subfacility. Amounts borrowed under the Senior Credit Facility may, at our election, bear interest at various
fixed rate options for periods of up to twelve months. Such rates are generally less than the prime rate. However, we may
elect to borrow at the prime rate. As of December 31, 2005, there were no borrowings under the Senior Credit Facility. The
available capacity under the Senior Credit Facility as of December 31, 2005, net of $310 million of outstanding letters of
credit, was approximately $1.2 billion.
The Senior Credit Facility matures on April 8, 2010, and all amounts outstanding will be due and payable at that time
unless the maturity is extended. Prior to each April 8 anniversary date, we have the option to extend the maturity of the
Senior Credit Facility for one year, subject to the approval of the lenders. We are working to obtain lender approval to extend
the current maturity date of April 8, 2010 to April 8, 2011. If successful, this maturity date extension will be effective April 7,
2006, provided we have not experienced a “material adverse effect,” as defined in the Senior Credit Facility agreement, at
that date.
The Senior Credit Facility contains only one material financial covenant. This covenant requires our ratio of total funded
debt to total capitalization to be less than 65%. The credit agreement contains definitions of total funded debt and total
capitalization that include adjustments to the respective amounts reported in our consolidated financial statements. As defined
in the agreement, total funded debt excludes the debentures that are exchangeable into shares of Chevron Corporation com-
mon stock. Also, total capitalization is adjusted to add back noncash financial writedowns such as full cost ceiling impair-
ments or goodwill impairments. As of December 31, 2005, our ratio as calculated pursuant to this covenant was 27%.
Our access to funds from the Senior Credit Facility is not restricted under any “material adverse effect” clauses. It is not
uncommon for credit agreements to include such clauses. These clauses can remove the obligation of the banks to fund the
credit line if any condition or event would reasonably be expected to have a material and adverse effect on the borrower’s
financial condition, operations, properties or business considered as a whole, the borrower’s ability to make timely debt
payments, or the enforceability of material terms of the credit agreement. While our Senior Credit Facility includes covenants
that require us to report a condition or event having a material adverse effect, the obligation of the banks to fund the Senior
Credit Facility is not conditioned on the absence of a material adverse effect.
We also have access to short-term credit under our commercial paper program. Total borrowings under the commercial
paper program may not exceed $725 million. Also, any borrowings under the commercial paper program reduce available
capacity under the Senior Credit Facility on a dollar-for-dollar basis. Commercial paper debt generally has a maturity of
between seven and 90 days, although it can have a maturity of up to 365 days. We had no commercial paper debt outstand-
ing at December 31, 2005.
Debt Ratings We receive debt ratings from the major ratings agencies in the United States. In determining our debt ratings,
the agencies consider a number of items including, but not limited to, debt levels, planned asset sales, near-term and long-term
production growth opportunities and capital allocation challenges. Liquidity, asset quality, cost structure, reserve mix, and com-
modity pricing levels are also considered by the rating agencies. Our current debt ratings are BBB with a positive outlook by
Standard & Poor’s, Baa2 with a positive outlook by Moody’s and BBB with a stable outlook by Fitch.
There are no “rating triggers” in any of our contractual obligations that would accelerate scheduled maturities should
our debt rating fall below a specified level. Our cost of borrowing under our Senior Credit Facility is predicated on our
corporate debt rating. Therefore, even though a ratings downgrade would not accelerate scheduled maturities, it would
adversely impact the interest rate on any borrowings under our Senior Credit Facility. Under the terms of the Senior Credit
Facility, a one-notch downgrade would increase the fully-drawn borrowing costs for the Senior Credit Facility from LIBOR
plus 70 basis points to a new rate of LIBOR plus 87.5 basis points. A ratings downgrade could also adversely impact our
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ability to economically access future debt markets. As of December 31, 2005, we were not aware of any potential ratings
downgrades being contemplated by the rating agencies.
Capital Expenditures In February 2006, we announced our 2006 capital expenditures budget. Our 2006 capital expen-
ditures are expected to range from $5.0 billion to $5.2 billion. This represents the largest planned use of our 2006 operating
cash flow, and is 20% to 30% higher than the 2005 capital expenditures. To a certain degree, the ultimate timing of these
capital expenditures is within our control. Therefore, if oil and natural gas prices fluctuate from current estimates, we could
choose to defer a portion of these planned 2006 capital expenditures until later periods or accelerate capital expenditures
planned for periods beyond 2006 to achieve the desired balance between sources and uses of liquidity. Based upon current
oil and natural gas price expectations for 2006, we anticipate that our capital resources will be more than adequate to fund
2006 capital expenditures.
Common Stock Repurchase Program During 2006 and 2007, we may repurchase up to 47.8 million additional shares
in conjunction with our stock repurchase program announced in August 2005. We anticipate the shares would be repur-
chased with operating cash flow. The stock repurchase program may be discontinued at any time.
Contractual Obligations A summary of our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2005, is provided in the follow-
ing table.
Long-term debt (1)
Interest expense (2)
Drilling and facility obligations (3)
Asset retirement obligations (4)
Firm transportation agreements (5)
Lease obligations (6)
Other
Total
paYMENtS DuE BY YEar
2006
2007
2008
2009
(IN MIllIONS)
2010
aFtEr
2010
tOtal
$
$
673
453
666
50
102
53
24
2,021
400
422
261
38
89
51
20
1,281
762
401
180
50
66
46
—
1,505
177
363
118
50
52
42
—
802
—
345
93
66
38
34
—
576
4,625
4,195
—
414
131
203
—
9,568
6,637
6,179
1,318
668
478
429
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(1) long-term debt amounts represent scheduled maturities of our debt obligations at December 31, 2005, excluding $18 million of fair value adjustments included in the carrying value of debt.
In addition, $387 million of letters of credit that have been issued by commercial banks on our behalf are excluded from the table. The majority of these letters of credit, if funded, would become
borrowings under our revolving credit facility. Most of these letters of credit have been granted by financial institutions to support our international and Canadian drilling commitments.
(2) Interest expense amounts represent the scheduled fixed-rate and variable-rate cash payments related to our long-term debt. Interest on our variable-rate debt was estimated based upon expected
future rates at December 31, 2005.
(3) Drilling and facility obligations represent contractual agreements with third party service providers to procure drilling rigs and other drilling related services for developmental and exploratory drilling.
(4) Asset retirement obligations represent estimated discounted costs for future dismantlement, abandonment and rehabilitation costs. These costs are recorded as liabilities on our December 31, 2005
balance sheet.
(5) Firm transportation agreements represent “ship or pay” arrangements whereby we have committed to ship certain volumes of oil, gas and NGls for a fixed transportation fee. We have entered into
these agreements to aid the movement of our gas production to market. We expect to have sufficient production to utilize the majority of these transportation services.
(6) lease obligations consist of operating leases for office and equipment, an offshore platform spar and an FPSO. Office and equipment leases represent non-cancelable leases for office space and
equipment used in our daily operations.
We have an offshore platform spar that is being used in the development of the Nansen field in the Gulf of Mexico. This spar is subject to a 20-year lease and contains various options whereby we
may purchase the lessors’ interests in the spars. We have guaranteed that the spar will have a residual value at the end of the term equal to at least 10% of the fair value of the spar at the inception
of the lease. The total guaranteed value is $14 million in 2022. However, such amount may be reduced under the terms of the lease agreements. In 2005, we sold our interests in the Boomvang
field in the Gulf of Mexico, which has a spar lease with terms similar to those of the Nansen lease. As a result of the sale, we are subleasing the Boomvang Spar. The table above does not include any
amounts related to the Boomvang spar lease. However, if the sublessee defaults on its obligation, we would be required to continue making the lease payments and any guaranteed payment
required at the end of the term.
We have an FPSO that is being used in the Panyu project offshore China. This FPSO lease term expires in September 2009.
Pension Funding and Estimates Funded Status. As compared to the “projected benefit obligation,” our qualified and
nonqualified defined benefit plans were underfunded by $133 million and $132 million at December 31, 2005, and 2004,
respectively. A detailed reconciliation of the 2005 changes to our underfunded status is included in Note 11 to the accom-
panying consolidated financial statements. Of the $133 million underfunded status at the end of 2005, $126 million is attrib-
utable to various nonqualified defined benefit plans which have no plan assets. However, we have established certain trusts
to fund the benefit obligations of such nonqualified plans. As of December 31, 2005, these trusts had investments with a
fair value of $59 million. The value of these trusts is included in noncurrent other assets in our accompanying consolidated
balance sheets.
As compared to the “accumulated benefit obligation,” our qualified defined benefit plans were overfunded by $37 mil-
lion at December 31, 2005. The accumulated benefit obligation differs from the projected benefit obligation in that the for-
mer includes no assumption about future compensation levels. Our current intentions are to provide sufficient funding in
future years to ensure the accumulated benefit obligation remains fully funded. The actual amount of contributions required
during this period will depend on investment returns from the plan assets. Required contributions also depend upon changes
in actuarial assumptions made during the same period, particularly the discount rate used to calculate the present value of
the accumulated benefit obligation. For 2006, we expect our contributions to the plan to be less than $10 million.
Pension Estimate Assumptions. Our pension expense is recognized on an accrual basis over employees’ approximate
service periods and is generally calculated independent of funding decisions or requirements. We recognized expense for
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our defined benefit pension plans of $26 million, $26 million and $35 million in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively. We
estimate that our pension expense will approximate $31 million in 2006.
The calculation of pension expense and pension liability requires the use of a number of assumptions. Changes in these
assumptions can result in different expense and liability amounts, and future actual experience can differ from the assump-
tions. We believe that the two most critical assumptions affecting pension expense and liabilities are the expected long-term
rate of return on plan assets and the assumed discount rate.
We assumed that our plan assets would generate a long-term weighted average rate of return of 8.40% and 8.34% at
December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. We developed these expected long-term rate of return assumptions by evaluat-
ing input from external consultants and economists as well as long-term inflation assumptions. The expected long-term rate
of return on plan assets is based on a target allocation of investment types in such assets. The target investment allocation
for our plan assets is 50% U.S. large cap equity securities; 15% U.S. small cap equity securities, equally allocated between
growth and value; 15% international equity securities, equally allocated between growth and value; and 20% debt securities.
We expect our long-term asset allocation on average to approximate the targeted allocation. We regularly review our actual
asset allocation and periodically rebalance the investments to the targeted allocation when considered appropriate.
Pension expense increases as the expected rate of return on plan assets decreases. A decrease in our long-term rate of
return assumption of 100 basis points (from 8.40% to 7.40%) would increase the expected 2006 pension expense by $5
million.
We discounted our future pension obligations using a weighted average rate of 5.72% at December 31, 2005, compared
to 5.74% at December 31, 2004. The discount rate is determined at the end of each year based on the rate at which obliga-
tions could be effectively settled. This rate is based on high-quality bond yields, after allowing for call and default risk. We
consider high quality corporate bond yield indices, such as Moody’s Aa, when selecting the discount rate.
The pension liability and future pension expense both increase as the discount rate is reduced. Lowering the discount
rate by 25 basis points (from 5.72% to 5.47%) would increase our pension liability at December 31, 2005, by $23 million,
and increase estimated 2006 pension expense by $3 million.
At December 31, 2005, we had unrecognized actuarial losses of $195 million which will be recognized as a component
of pension expense in future years. These losses are primarily due to reductions in the discount rate since 2001. We estimate
that approximately $12 million and $11 million of the unrecognized actuarial losses will be included in pension expense in
2006 and 2007, respectively. The $12 million estimated to be recognized in 2006 is a component of the total estimated 2006
pension expense of $31 million referred to earlier in this section.
Future changes in plan asset returns, assumed discount rates and various other factors related to the participants in our
defined benefit pension plans will impact future pension expense and liabilities. We cannot predict with certainty what
these factors will be in the future.
On November 10, 2005, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) announced that it expects to make signifi-
cant changes in the disclosure and measurement rules for pension benefits. These expected changes will be made in two
stages. The first stage of rule changes are expected to be issued in 2006. These rule changes are expected to require com-
panies to recognize a pension asset or liability equal to the difference between the projected benefit obligation and the fair
value of the plan assets. As a result, unrecognized actuarial losses and other unrecognized costs that are used to calculate
the pension asset or liability under current rules will be recognized immediately as an adjustment to stockholders’ equity.
Had these rule changes been effective December 31, 2005, our stockholders’ equity would have decreased less than 1%.
The second stage of this project is expected to take several years before rule changes are presented.
CONtiNGENCiES aND lEGal MattErS
For a detailed discussion of contingencies and legal matters, see note 12 of the accompanying consolidated financial
statements.
CritiCal aCCOuNtiNG pOliCiES aND EStiMatES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabil-
ities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of
revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual amounts could differ from these estimates, and changes in these
estimates are recorded when known.
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The critical accounting policies used by management in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements are
those that are important both to the presentation of our financial condition and results of operations and require significant
judgments by management with regard to estimates used. Our critical accounting policies and significant judgments and
estimates related to those policies are described below. We have reviewed these critical accounting policies with the Audit
Committee of the Board of Directors.
Full Cost Ceiling Calculations
Policy Description We follow the full cost method of accounting for our oil and gas properties. The full cost method
subjects companies to quarterly calculations of a “ceiling,” or limitation on the amount of properties that can be capitalized
on the balance sheet. The ceiling limitation is the discounted estimated after-tax future net revenues from proved oil and
gas properties, excluding future cash outflows associated with settling asset retirement obligations included in the net book
value of oil and gas properties, plus the cost of properties not subject to amortization. If our net book value of oil and gas
properties, less related deferred income taxes, is in excess of the calculated ceiling, the excess must be written off as an
expense, except as discussed in the following paragraph. The ceiling limitation is imposed separately for each country in
which we have oil and gas properties.
If, subsequent to the end of the quarter but prior to the applicable financial statements being published, prices increase
to levels such that the ceiling would exceed the costs to be recovered, a writedown otherwise indicated at the end of the
quarter is not required to be recorded. A writedown indicated at the end of a quarter is also not required if the value of
additional reserves proved up on properties after the end of the quarter but prior to the publishing of the financial state-
ments would result in the ceiling exceeding the costs to be recovered, as long as the properties were owned at the end of
the quarter. An expense recorded in one period may not be reversed in a subsequent period even though higher oil and
gas prices may have increased the ceiling applicable to the subsequent period.
Judgments and Assumptions The discounted present value of future net revenues for our proved oil, natural gas and
NGL reserves is a major component of the ceiling calculation, and represents the component that requires the most subjec-
tive judgments. Estimates of reserves are forecasts based on engineering data, projected future rates of production and the
timing of future expenditures. The process of estimating oil, natural gas and NGL reserves requires substantial judgment,
resulting in imprecise determinations, particularly for new discoveries. Different reserve engineers may make different esti-
mates of reserve quantities based on the same data. Certain of our reserve estimates are prepared or audited by outside
petroleum consultants, while other reserve estimates are prepared by our engineers. See Note 15 of the accompanying con-
solidated financial statements.
The passage of time provides more qualitative information regarding estimates of reserves, and revisions are made to
prior estimates to reflect updated information. In the past five years, annual revisions to our reserve estimates, which have
been both increases and decreases in individual years, have averaged approximately 1% of the previous year’s estimate.
However, there can be no assurance that more significant revisions will not be necessary in the future. If future significant
revisions are necessary that reduce previously estimated reserve quantities, it could result in a full cost property writedown.
In addition to the impact of the estimates of proved reserves on the calculation of the ceiling, estimates of proved reserves
are also a significant component of the calculation of DD&A.
While the quantities of proved reserves require substantial judgment, the associated prices of oil, natural gas and NGL
reserves, and the applicable discount rate, that are used to calculate the discounted present value of the reserves do not
require judgment. The ceiling calculation dictates that a 10% discount factor be used and that prices and costs in effect as
of the last day of the period are held constant indefinitely. Therefore, the future net revenues associated with the estimated
proved reserves are not based on our assessment of future prices or costs. Rather, they are based on such prices and costs
in effect as of the end of each quarter when the ceiling calculation is performed. In calculating the ceiling, we adjust the
end-of-period price by the effect of cash flow hedges in place. This adjustment requires little judgment as the end-of-period
price is adjusted using the contract prices for our cash flow hedges. We had no such hedges outstanding at December 31,
2005.
Because the ceiling calculation dictates that prices in effect as of the last day of the applicable quarter are held constant
indefinitely, and requires a 10% discount factor, the resulting value is not indicative of the true fair value of the reserves.
Oil and natural gas prices have historically been volatile. On any particular day at the end of a quarter, prices can be either
substantially higher or lower than our long-term price forecast that is a barometer for true fair value. Therefore, oil and gas
property writedowns that result from applying the full cost ceiling limitation, and that are caused by fluctuations in price
as opposed to reductions to the underlying quantities of reserves, should not be viewed as absolute indicators of a reduc-
tion of the ultimate value of the related reserves.
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Derivative Financial instruments
Policy Description Historically, we have used oil and gas derivative financial instruments to manage our exposure to
oil and gas price volatility. We have also used interest rate swaps to manage our exposures to interest rate volatility. The
interest rate swaps mitigate either the effects on interest expense for variable-rate debt instruments, or the debt fair values
for fixed-rate debt. We are not involved in any speculative trading activities of derivatives. All derivatives requiring balance
sheet recognition are recognized on the balance sheet at their fair value. At December 31, 2005, the only derivative financial
instruments outstanding consisted of interest rate swaps.
Prior to December 31, 2005, a substantial portion of our derivatives consisted of contracts that hedged the price of
future oil and natural gas production. At inception, these derivative contracts were cash flow hedges that qualified for hedge
accounting treatment. Therefore, while fair values of such hedging instruments are estimated as of the end of each report-
ing period, the changes in the fair values attributable to the effective portion of these hedging instruments are not included
in our consolidated results of operations. Instead, the changes in fair value of the effective portion of these hedging instru-
ments, net of tax, are recorded directly to stockholders’ equity until the hedged oil or natural gas quantities are produced.
The ineffective portion of these hedging instruments is included in our consolidated results of operations.
To qualify for hedge accounting treatment, we designate our cash flow hedge instruments as such on the date the
derivative contract is entered into or the date of a business combination which includes cash flow hedge instruments. Addi-
tionally, we document all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as our risk-management
objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. We also assess, both at the hedge’s inception and on an
ongoing basis, whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in
cash flows of hedged items. If we fail to meet the requirements for using hedge accounting treatment, changes in fair value
of these hedging instruments would not be recorded directly to equity but in the consolidated results of operations.
Judgments and Assumptions The estimates of the fair values of our commodity derivative contracts require substantial
judgment. For these contracts, we obtain forward price and volatility data for all major oil and gas trading points in North
America from independent third parties. These forward prices are compared to the price parameters contained in the hedge
agreements. The resulting estimated future cash inflows or outflows over the lives of the hedge contracts are discounted
using LIBOR and money market futures rates for the first year and money market futures and swap rates thereafter. In addi-
tion, we estimate the option value of price floors and price caps using an option pricing model. These pricing and discount-
ing variables are sensitive to the period of the contract and market volatility as well as changes in forward prices, regional
price differentials and interest rates. Fair values of our other derivative contracts require less judgment to estimate and are
primarily based on quotes from independent third parties such as counterparties or brokers.
Quarterly changes in estimates of fair value have only a minimal impact on our liquidity, capital resources or results of
operations, as long as the derivative contracts qualify for treatment as a hedge. However, settlements of derivative contracts
do have an impact on our liquidity and results of operations. Generally, if actual market prices are higher than the price of
the derivative contracts, our net earnings and cash flow from operations will be lower relative to the results that would have
occurred absent these instruments. The opposite is also true. Additional information regarding the effects that changes in
market prices will have on our derivative financial instruments, net earnings and cash flow from operations is included in
the “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” section of this report.
Business Combinations
Policy Description We have grown substantially during recent years through acquisitions of other oil and natural gas
companies. Most of these acquisitions have been accounted for using the purchase method of accounting, and recent account-
ing pronouncements require that all future acquisitions will be accounted for using the purchase method.
Under the purchase method, the acquiring company adds to its balance sheet the estimated fair values of the acquired
company’s assets and liabilities. Any excess of the purchase price over the fair values of the tangible and intangible net
assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. Goodwill is assessed for impairment at least annually.
Judgments and Assumptions There are various assumptions we make in determining the fair values of an acquired
company’s assets and liabilities. The most significant assumptions, and the ones requiring the most judgment, involve the
estimated fair values of the oil and gas properties acquired. To determine the fair values of these properties, we prepare
estimates of oil, natural gas and NGL reserves. These estimates are based on work performed by our engineers and that of
outside consultants. The judgments associated with these estimated reserves are described earlier in this section in connec-
tion with the full cost ceiling calculation.
However, there are factors involved in estimating the fair values of acquired oil, natural gas and NGL properties that
require more judgment than that involved in the full cost ceiling calculation. As stated above, the full cost ceiling calcula-
tion applies end-of-period price and cost information to the reserves to arrive at the ceiling amount. By contrast, the fair
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value of reserves acquired in a business combination must be based on our estimates of future oil, natural gas and NGL
prices. Our estimates of future prices are based on our own analysis of pricing trends. These estimates are based on current
data obtained with regard to regional and worldwide supply and demand dynamics such as economic growth forecasts.
They are also based on industry data regarding natural gas storage availability, drilling rig activity, changes in delivery
capacity, trends in regional pricing differentials and other fundamental analysis. Forecasts of future prices from independent
third parties are noted when we make our pricing estimates.
We estimate future prices to apply to the estimated reserve quantities acquired, and estimate future operating and devel-
opment costs, to arrive at estimates of future net revenues. For estimated proved reserves, the future net revenues are then
discounted using a rate determined appropriate at the time of the business combination based upon our cost of capital.
We also apply these same general principles to estimate the fair value of unproved properties acquired in a business
combination. These unproved properties generally represent the value of probable and possible reserves. Because of their
very nature, probable and possible reserve estimates are more imprecise than those of proved reserves. To compensate for
the inherent risk of estimating and valuing unproved reserves, the discounted future net revenues of probable and possible
reserves are reduced by what we consider to be an appropriate risk-weighting factor in each particular instance. It is com-
mon for the discounted future net revenues of probable and possible reserves to be reduced by factors ranging from 30%
to 80% to arrive at what we consider to be the appropriate fair values.
Generally, in our business combinations, the determination of the fair values of oil and gas properties requires much
more judgment than the fair values of other assets and liabilities. The acquired companies commonly have long-term debt
that we assume in the acquisition, and this debt must be recorded at the estimated fair value as if we had issued such debt.
However, significant judgment on our behalf is usually not required in these situations due to the existence of comparable
market values of debt issued by peer companies.
Except for the 2002 Mitchell merger, our mergers and acquisitions have involved other entities whose operations were
predominantly in the area of exploration, development and production activities related to oil and gas properties. However,
in addition to exploration, development and production activities, Mitchell’s business also included substantial marketing
and midstream activities. Therefore, a portion of the Mitchell purchase price was allocated to the fair value of Mitchell’s
marketing and midstream facilities and equipment. This consisted primarily of natural gas processing plants and natural
gas pipeline systems.
The Mitchell midstream assets primarily served gas producing properties that we also acquired from Mitchell. Therefore,
certain of the assumptions regarding future operations of the gas producing properties were also integral to the value of
the midstream assets. For example, future quantities of natural gas estimated to be processed by natural gas processing
plants were based on the same estimates used to value the proved and unproved gas producing properties. Future expected
prices for marketing and midstream product sales were also based on price cases consistent with those used to value the
oil and gas producing assets acquired from Mitchell. Based on historical costs and known trends and commitments, we also
estimated future operating and capital costs of the marketing and midstream assets to arrive at estimated future cash flows.
These cash flows were discounted at rates consistent with those used to discount future net cash flows from oil and gas
producing assets to arrive at our estimated fair value of the marketing and midstream facilities and equipment.
In addition to the valuation methods described above, we perform other quantitative analyses to support the indicated
value in any business combination. These analyses include information related to comparable companies, comparable trans-
actions and premiums paid.
In a comparable companies analysis, we review the public stock market trading multiples for selected publicly traded
independent exploration and production companies with comparable financial and operating characteristics. Such charac-
teristics are market capitalization, location of proved reserves and the characterization of those reserves that we deem to
be similar to those of the party to the proposed business combination. We compare these comparable company multiples
to the proposed business combination company multiples for reasonableness.
In a comparable transactions analysis, we review certain acquisition multiples for selected independent exploration and
production company transactions and oil and gas asset packages announced recently. We compare these comparable trans-
action multiples to the proposed business combination transaction multiples for reasonableness.
In a premiums paid analysis, we use a sample of selected independent exploration and production company transac-
tions in addition to selected transactions of all publicly traded companies announced recently, to review the premiums paid
to the price of the target one day, one week and one month prior to the announcement of the transaction. We use this
information to determine the mean and median premiums paid and compare them to the proposed business combination
premium for reasonableness.
While these estimates of fair value for the various assets acquired and liabilities assumed have no effect on our liquidity
or capital resources, they can have an effect on the future results of operations. Generally, the higher the fair value assigned
to both the oil and gas properties and non-oil and gas properties, the lower future net earnings will be as a result of higher
future depreciation, depletion and amortization expense. Also, a higher fair value assigned to the oil and gas properties,
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based on higher future estimates of oil and gas prices, will increase the likelihood of a full cost ceiling writedown in the
event that subsequent oil and gas prices drop below our price forecast that was used to originally determine fair value. A
full cost ceiling writedown would have no effect on our liquidity or capital resources in that period because it is a noncash
charge, but it would adversely affect results of operations. As discussed in the Capital Resources, Uses and Liquidity section
of this report, in calculating our debt-to-capitalization ratio under our credit agreement, total capitalization is adjusted to
add back noncash financial writedowns such as full cost ceiling property impairments or goodwill impairments.
Our estimates of reserve quantities are one of the many estimates that are involved in determining the appropriate fair
value of the oil and gas properties acquired in a business combination. As previously disclosed in our discussion of the full
cost ceiling calculations, during the past five years, our annual revisions to our reserve estimates have averaged approxi-
mately 1%. As discussed in the preceding paragraphs, there are numerous estimates in addition to reserve quantity estimates
that are involved in determining the fair value of oil and gas properties acquired in a business combination. The inter-rela-
tionship of these estimates makes it impractical to provide additional quantitative analyses of the effects of changes in these
estimates.
valuation of Goodwill
Policy Description Goodwill is tested for impairment at least annually. This requires us to estimate the fair values of
our own assets and liabilities in a manner similar to the process described above for a business combination. Therefore,
considerable judgment similar to that described above in connection with estimating the fair value of an acquired company
in a business combination is also required to assess goodwill for impairment.
Judgments and Assumptions Generally, the higher the fair value assigned to both the oil and gas properties and non-
oil and gas properties, the lower goodwill would be. A lower goodwill value decreases the likelihood of an impairment
charge. However, unfavorable changes in reserves or in our price forecast would increase the likelihood of a goodwill
impairment charge. A goodwill impairment charge would have no effect on liquidity or capital resources. However, it would
adversely affect our results of operations in that period.
Due to the inter-relationship of the various estimates involved in assessing goodwill for impairment, it is impractical to
provide quantitative analyses of the effects of potential changes in these estimates, other than to note the historical average
changes in our reserve estimates previously set forth.
rECENtlY iSSuED aCCOuNtiNG StaNDarDS NOt YEt aDOptED
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payment,” (“SFAS No. 123(R)”) which is a revision
of SFAS No. 123 and supersedes APB Opinion No. 25 regarding stock-based employee compensation plans. APB Opinion
No. 25 requires recognition of compensation expense only if the current market price of the underlying stock exceeded the
stock option exercise price on the date of grant. Additionally, SFAS No. 123 established fair value-based accounting for
stock-based employee compensation plans but allowed pro forma disclosure as an alternative to financial statement recog-
nition. SFAS No. 123(R) requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be
valued at fair value on the date of grant, and to be expensed over the applicable vesting period. Also, pro forma disclosure
of the income statement effects of share-based payments is no longer an alternative. We will adopt the provisions of SFAS
No. 123(R) in the first quarter of 2006 using the modified prospective method. Under this method, we will recognize com-
pensation expense for all stock-based awards granted or modified on or after January 1, 2006, as well as any previously
granted awards that are not fully vested as of January 1, 2006. Compensation expense will be measured based on the fair
value of the awards previously calculated in developing the pro forma disclosures in accordance with the provisions of SFAS
No. 123. Based on our current estimates of the amount of 2006 stock option grants and the various assumptions used to
estimate the fair value of these stock option grants, we expect stock option expense, net of related capitalization in accor-
dance with the full cost method of accounting for oil and gas properties, will be approximately $35 million. No retroactive
or cumulative effect adjustments will be recorded upon adoption.
2006 EStiMatES
The forward-looking statements provided in this discussion are based on our examination of historical operating trends,
the information which was used to prepare the December 31, 2005 reserve reports and other data in our possession or
available from third parties. These forward-looking statements were prepared assuming demand, curtailment, producibility
and general market conditions for our oil, natural gas and NGLs during 2006 will be substantially similar to those of 2005,
unless otherwise noted. Please refer to “Risk Factors to Foward-Looking Estimates” beginning on page 99 for a discussion
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of relevant risk factors. Amounts related to Canadian operations have been converted to U.S. dollars using a projected aver-
age 2006 exchange rate of $0.87 U.S. dollar to $1.00 Canadian dollar.
Oil, Gas and NGl production and prices
Set forth in the following paragraphs are individual estimates of oil, gas and NGL production for 2006. On a combined
basis, we estimate our 2006 oil, gas and NGL production will total approximately 217 MMBoe. Of this total, approximately
95% is estimated to be produced from reserves classified as “proved” at December 31, 2005.
Oil Production Oil production in 2006 is expected to total approximately 58 MMBbls. Of this total, approximately 99%
is estimated to be produced from reserves classified as “proved” at December 31, 2005. The expected production by area is
as follows:
United States Onshore
United States Offshore
Canada
International
MMBBlS
11
9
14
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Oil Prices We have not fixed the price we will receive on any of our 2006 oil production. Our 2006 average prices for
each of our areas are expected to differ from the NYMEX price as set forth in the following table. The NYMEX price is the
monthly average of settled prices on each trading day for benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude oil delivered at Cush-
ing, Oklahoma.
EXpECtED raNGE OF Oil priCES
aS a % OF NYMEX priCE
United States Onshore
United States Offshore
Canada
International
86% to 94%
86% to 94%
65% to 75%
80% to 88%
Gas Production Gas production in 2006 is expected to total approximately 820 Bcf. Of this total, approximately 94%
is estimated to be produced from reserves classified as “proved” at December 31, 2005. The expected production by area is
as follows:
United States Onshore
United States Offshore
Canada
International
BCF
492
75
243
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Gas Prices – Fixed The price for approximately 2% of our estimated 2006 natural gas production has been fixed via
various fixed-price physical delivery contracts. The following table includes information on this fixed-price production by
area. Where necessary, the prices have been adjusted for certain transportation costs that are netted against the prices
recorded by us, and the prices have also been adjusted for the expected Btu content of the gas hedged.
MCF/DaY
priCE/MCF
MONthS OF
prODuCtiON
Canada
International
38,578
12,000
$ 3.33
$ 2.15
Jan – Dec
Jan – Dec
Gas Prices – Floating For the natural gas production for which prices have not been fixed, our 2006 average prices for
each of our areas are expected to differ from the NYMEX price as set forth in the following table. The NYMEX price is
determined to be the first-of-month South Louisiana Henry Hub price index as published monthly in Inside FERC.
EXpECtED raNGE OF GaS priCES
aS a % OF NYMEX priCE
United States Onshore
United States Offshore
Canada
International
74% to 84%
92% to 102%
80% to 90%
50% to 70%
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NGL Production We expect our 2006 production of NGLs to total approximately 22 MMBbls. Of this total, 97% is esti-
mated to be produced from reserves classified as “proved” at December 31, 2005. The expected production by area is as
follows:
United States Onshore
United States Offshore
Canada
MMBBlS
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Marketing and Midstream revenues and Expenses
Marketing and midstream revenues and expenses are derived primarily from our natural gas processing plants and
natural gas transport pipelines. These revenues and expenses vary in response to several factors. The factors include, but
are not limited to, changes in production from wells connected to the pipelines and related processing plants, changes in
the absolute and relative prices of natural gas and NGLs, provisions of the contract agreements and the amount of repair
and workover activity required to maintain anticipated processing levels.
These factors, coupled with uncertainty of future natural gas and NGL prices, increase the uncertainty inherent in esti-
mating future marketing and midstream revenues and expenses. Given these uncertainties, we estimate that 2006 marketing
and midstream revenues will be between $1.74 billion and $2.20 billion, and marketing and midstream expenses will be
between $1.38 billion and $1.80 billion.
production and Operating Expenses
Our production and operating expenses include lease operating expenses, transportation costs and production taxes.
These expenses vary in response to several factors. Among the most significant of these factors are additions to or deletions
from the property base, changes in the general price level of services and materials that are used in the operation of the
properties, the amount of repair and workover activity required and changes in production tax rates. Oil, natural gas and
NGL prices also have an effect on lease operating expenses and impact the economic feasibility of planned workover
projects.
Given these uncertainties, we estimate that 2006 lease operating expenses (including transportation costs) will be
between $1.43 billion and $1.50 billion and production taxes will be between 3.25% and 3.75% of consolidated oil, natural
gas and NGL revenues.
DD&a
The 2006 oil and gas property DD&A rate will depend on various factors. Most notable among such factors are the
amount of proved reserves that will be added from drilling or acquisition efforts in 2006 compared to the costs incurred
for such efforts, and the revisions to our year-end 2005 reserve estimates that, based on prior experience, are likely to be
made during 2006.
Given these uncertainties, we expect the oil and gas property related DD&A rate will be between $9.30 per Boe and
$9.50 per Boe. Based on these DD&A rates and the production estimates set forth earlier, oil and gas property related DD&A
expense for 2006 is expected to be between $2.02 billion and $2.06 billion.
Additionally, we expect depreciation and amortization expense related to non-oil and gas property fixed assets to total
between $170 million and $180 million.
accretion of asset retirement Obligation
The 2006 accretion of asset retirement obligation is expected to be between $48 million and $53 million.
G&a
Our G&A includes employee compensation and benefits costs and the costs of many different goods and services used
in support of our business. G&A varies with the level of our operating activities and the related staffing and professional
services requirements. In addition, employee compensation and benefits costs vary due to various market factors that affect
the level and type of compensation and benefits offered to employees. Also, goods and services are subject to general price
level increases or decreases. Therefore, significant variances in any of these factors from current expectations could cause
actual G&A to vary materially from the estimate.
Given these limitations, consolidated G&A in 2006 is expected to be between $360 million and $380 million. This esti-
mate includes $35 million of expenses related to restricted stock compensation costs, net of related capitalization in accor-
dance with the full cost method of accounting for oil and gas properties. This estimate also includes $35 million of expenses
related to stock option compensation costs, net of related capitalization.
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reduction of Carrying value of Oil and Gas properties
We follow the full cost method of accounting for our oil and gas properties described in “Management’s Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates.” Reductions to the
carrying value of our oil and gas properties are largely dependent on the success of drilling results and oil and natural gas
prices at the end of our quarterly reporting periods. Due to the uncertain nature of future drilling efforts and oil and natu-
ral gas prices, we are not able to predict whether we will incur such reductions in 2006.
interest Expense
Future interest rates and debt outstanding have a significant effect on our interest expense. We can only marginally
influence the prices we will receive in 2006 from sales of oil, natural gas and NGLs and the resulting cash flow. These fac-
tors increase the margin of error inherent in estimating future interest expense. Other factors which affect interest expense,
such as the amount and timing of capital expenditures, are within our control.
Based on the information related to interest expense set forth below and assuming no material changes in our expected
level of indebtedness or prevailing interest rates, we expect our 2006 interest expense (net of amounts capitalized) will be
between $385 million and $395 million. Details of this estimate are discussed in the following paragraphs.
The interest expense in 2006 related to our fixed-rate debt, including net accretion of related discounts, will be approx-
imately $410 million. This fixed-rate debt removes the uncertainty of future interest rates from some, but not all, of our
long-term debt. Our floating rate debt is discussed in the following paragraphs.
We have various debt instruments which have been converted to floating rate debt through the use of interest rate
swaps. Our floating rate debt is as follows:
DEBt iNStruMENt
2.75% notes due in August 2006
6.55% senior notes due in August 2006
4.375% senior notes due in October 2007
NOtiONal
aMOuNt
(IN MIllIONS)
$ 500
$ 172 (1)
$ 400
FlOatiNG ratE
LIBOR less 26.8 basis points
Banker’s Acceptance plus 340 basis points
LIBOR plus 40 basis points
(1) Converted from $200 million Canadian dollars at a Canadian-to-U.S. dollar exchange rate of $0.8577 at December 31, 2005.
Based on future LIBOR rates as of January 31, 2006, interest expense on our floating rate debt, including net amortiza-
tion of premiums, is expected to total between $35 million and $45 million in 2006.
Our interest expense totals include payments of facility and agency fees, amortization of debt issuance costs, the effect
of interest rate swaps not accounted for as hedges, and other miscellaneous items not related to the debt balances outstand-
ing. We expect between $5 million and $15 million of such items to be included in 2006 interest expense. Also, we expect
to capitalize between $65 million and $75 million of interest during 2006.
Effects of Changes in Foreign Currency rates
Foreign currency gains or losses are not expected to be material in 2006.
Other revenues
Our other revenues in 2006 are expected to be between $155 million and $175 million.
We maintain a comprehensive insurance program that includes coverage for physical damage to our offshore facilities
caused by hurricanes. Our insurance program also includes substantial business interruption coverage which we expect to
utilize to recover costs associated with the suspended production related to hurricanes that struck the Gulf of Mexico in the
third quarter of 2005. Under the terms of the insurance program, we are entitled to be reimbursed for the portion of pro-
duction suspended longer than forty-five days, subject to upper limits to oil and natural gas prices. Also, the terms of the
insurance include a standard, per-event deductible of $1 million for offshore losses as well as a $15 million aggregate annual
deductible. Based on current estimates of physical damage and the anticipated length of time we will have production sus-
pended, we expect our policy settlements will exceed repair costs and deductible amounts. As a result, 2006 and 2007 other
revenues are expected to include more than $150 million for anticipated insurance proceeds in excess of repair costs. This
estimate is dependent upon several variables, including the actual amount of time that production is suspended, the actual
prices in effect while production is suspended and the timing of collections of insurance proceeds. Based on current esti-
mates of the timing of collections of insurance proceeds, we expect 2006 other revenues will include $50 million to $70
million for anticipated insurance proceeds, with the balance to be recorded in 2007. Significant variances in any of these
factors from current estimates could cause actual 2006 other revenues to vary materially from the estimate.
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income taxes
Our financial income tax rate in 2006 will vary materially depending on the actual amount of financial pre-tax earn-
ings. The tax rate for 2006 will be significantly affected by the proportional share of consolidated pre-tax earnings gener-
ated by U.S., Canadian and International operations due to the different tax rates of each country. There are certain tax
deductions and credits that will have a fixed impact on 2006 income tax expense regardless of the level of pre-tax earnings
that are produced.
Given the uncertainty of pre-tax earnings, we expect our consolidated financial income tax rate in 2006 will be between
25% and 45%. The current income tax rate is expected to be between 20% and 30%. The deferred income tax rate is expected
to be between 5% and 15%. Significant changes in estimated capital expenditures, production levels of oil, gas and NGLs,
the prices of such products, marketing and midstream revenues, or any of the various expense items could materially alter
the effect of the aforementioned tax deductions and credits on the 2006 financial income tax rates.
Year 2006 potential Capital Sources, uses and liquidity
Capital Expenditures Though we have completed several major property acquisitions in recent years, these transactions
are opportunity driven. Thus, we do not budget, nor can we reasonably predict, the timing or size of such possible acquisi-
tions, if any.
Our capital expenditures budget is based on an expected range of future oil, natural gas and NGL prices as well as the
expected costs of the capital additions. Should actual prices received differ materially from our price expectations for future
production, some projects may be accelerated or deferred and, consequently, may increase or decrease total 2006 capital
expenditures. In addition, if the actual material or labor costs of the budgeted items vary significantly from the anticipated
amounts, actual capital expenditures could vary materially from our estimates.
Given the limitations discussed above, the following table shows expected drilling, development and facilities expen-
ditures by geographic area. Production capital related to proved reserves relates to reserves classified as proved as of year-
end 2005. Other production capital includes development drilling that does not offset currently productive units and for
which there is not a certainty of continued production from a known productive formation. Exploration capital includes
exploratory drilling to find and produce oil or gas in previously untested fault blocks or new reservoirs.
uNitED
StatES
ONShOrE
uNitED
StatES
OFFShOrE
CaNaDa
(IN MIllIONS)
iNtErNatiONal
tOtal
Production capital related to proved reserves
Other production capital
Exploration capital
Total
$ 370- $ 390
$ 1,380- $ 1,430
$ 260- $ 270
$ 2,010- $ 2,090
$ 85- $ 95
$ 120- $ 130
$ 250- $ 270
$ 455- $ 495
$ 530- $ 550
$ 570- $ 590
$ 200- $ 210
$ 1,300- $ 1,350
$ 220- $ 230
$ 20- $ 25
$ 270- $ 280
$ 510- $ 535
$ 1,205- $ 1,265
$ 2,090- $ 2,175
$ 980- $ 1,030
$ 4,275- $ 4,470
In addition to the above expenditures for drilling, development and facilities, we expect to spend between $255 million
to $275 million on marketing and midstream assets, which include our oil pipelines, gas processing plants, CO2 removal
facilities and gas transport pipelines. We also expect to capitalize between $230 million and $240 million of G&A expenses
in accordance with the full cost method of accounting and to capitalize between $65 million and $75 million of interest. We
also expect to pay between $35 million and $45 million for plugging and abandonment charges and to spend between $130
million and $140 million for other non-oil and gas property fixed assets.
Other Cash Uses We expect to continue the policy of paying a quarterly common stock dividend. With the current
$0.1125 per share quarterly dividend rate and 443 million shares of common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2005,
dividends are expected to approximate $200 million. Also, we have $150 million of 6.49% cumulative preferred stock upon
which we will pay $10 million of dividends in 2006.
On August 3, 2005, we announced our intention to repurchase up to 50 million shares of our common stock. This stock
repurchase program is planned to extend through 2007. During this period, shares may be purchased from time to time
depending upon market conditions. We plan to repurchase shares in the open market and in privately negotiated transac-
tions. As of February 28, 2006, we had repurchased 4.4 million shares under the program for $267 million.
Capital Resources and Liquidity Our estimated 2006 cash uses, including drilling and development activities and repur-
chase of common stock, are expected to be funded primarily through a combination of working capital (which totaled $1.3
billion at the end of 2005) and operating cash flow. The remainder, if any, could be funded with borrowings from our credit
facility. We expect our combined capital resources to be more than adequate to fund anticipated capital expenditures and
other cash uses for 2006 without the use of the available credit facility.
If significant acquisitions or other unplanned capital requirements arise during the year, we could utilize our existing
credit facilities and/or seek to establish and utilize other sources of financing.
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quaNtitativE aND qualitativE DiSClOSurES aBOut MarkEt riSk
The primary objective of the following information is to provide forward-looking quantitative and qualitative informa-
tion about our potential exposure to market risks. The term “market risk” refers to the risk of loss arising from adverse
changes in oil, gas and NGL prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. The disclosures are not meant to be
precise indicators of expected future losses, but rather indicators of reasonably possible losses. This forward-looking infor-
mation provides indicators of how we view and manage our ongoing market risk exposures. All of our market risk sensitive
instruments were entered into for purposes other than speculative trading.
Commodity price risk
Our major market risk exposure is in the pricing applicable to our oil, gas and NGL production. Realized pricing is
primarily driven by the prevailing worldwide price for crude oil and spot market prices applicable to our U.S. and Canadian
natural gas and NGL production. Pricing for oil, gas and NGL production has been volatile and unpredictable for several
years.
Currently, we are largely accepting the volatility risk that oil and natural gas prices present. None of our future oil and
natural gas production is subject to price swaps or collars. In addition, none of our estimated 2006 oil production, and only
2% of our estimated 2006 natural gas production, is subject to fixed-price physical delivery contracts as summarized in the
table below.
MCF/DaY
priCE/MCF
MONthS OF
prODuCtiON
Canada
International
38,578
12,000
$ 3.33
$ 2.15
Jan – Dec
Jan – Dec
In addition, we have fixed-price physical delivery contracts for the years 2007 through 2011 covering Canadian natural
gas production ranging from seven Bcf to 14 Bcf per year. We also have fixed-price physical delivery contracts covering
International gas production of four Bcf in 2007 and three Bcf in 2008.
interest rate risk
At December 31, 2005, we had debt outstanding of $6.6 billion. Of this amount, $5.5 billion, or 84%, bears interest at
fixed rates averaging 7.4%.
The remaining $1.1 billion of debt outstanding bears interest at floating rates. Included in the floating-rate debt is fixed-
rate debt which has been converted to floating-rate debt through interest rate swaps. Following is a table summarizing the
fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps with the related debt instrument and notional amounts.
DEBt iNStruMENt
2.75% notes due in 2006
6.55% senior notes due 2006
4.375% senior notes due in 2007
NOtiONal
aMOuNt
(IN MIllIONS)
$ 500
$ 172 (1)
$ 400
FlOatiNG ratE
LIBOR less 26.8 basis points
Banker’s Acceptance plus 340 basis points
LIBOR plus 40 basis points
(1) Converted from $200 million Canadian dollars at a Canadian-to-U.S. dollar exchange rate of $0.8577 at December 31, 2005.
We use a sensitivity analysis technique to evaluate the hypothetical effect that changes in interest rates may have on
the fair value of our interest rate swap instruments. At December 31, 2005, a 10% increase in the underlying interest rates
would have decreased the fair value of our interest rate swaps by $8 million.
The above sensitivity analysis for interest rate risk excludes accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities
because of the short-term maturity of such instruments.
Foreign Currency risk
Our net assets, net earnings and cash flows from our Canadian subsidiaries are based on the U.S. dollar equivalent of
such amounts measured in the Canadian dollar functional currency. Assets and liabilities of the Canadian subsidiaries are
translated to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate as of the end of a reporting period. Revenues, expenses and
cash flow are translated using the average exchange rate during the reporting period. A 10% unfavorable change in the
Canadian-to-U.S. dollar exchange rate would not materially impact our December 31, 2005 balance sheet.
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report of independent registered public accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Devon Energy Corporation:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Devon Energy Corporation and subsidiaries as of
December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity and comprehen-
sive income (loss) and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2005. These consoli-
dated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion
on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used
and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe
that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the finan-
cial position of Devon Energy Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2005, in conformity with
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
As described in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, as of January 1, 2003, the Company adopted Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 143, Asset Retirement Obligations.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States), the effectiveness of Devon Energy Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005,
based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organiza-
tions of the Treadway Commission (COSO), and our report dated February 28, 2006 expressed an unqualified opinion on
management’s assessment of, and the effective operation of, internal control over financial reporting.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
February 28, 2006
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Management’s annual report on internal Control Over Financial reporting
Devon’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting
for Devon, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Under the
supervision and with the participation of Devon’s management, including our principal executive and principal financial
officers, Devon conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting based on the
framework in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the
Treadway Commission (the “COSO Framework”). Based on this evaluation under the COSO Framework which was completed
on February 10, 2006, management concluded that its internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December
31, 2005.
Management’s assessment of the effectiveness of Devon’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31,
2005 has been audited by KPMG LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm who audited Devon’s consolidated
financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2005, as stated in their report which is included herein.
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The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Devon Energy Corporation:
We have audited management’s assessment, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal
Control Over Financial Reporting that Devon Energy Corporation maintained effective internal control over financial report-
ing as of December 31, 2005, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Com-
mittee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Devon Energy Corporation’s management is
responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of
internal control over financial reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on management’s assessment and an
opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective
internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an under-
standing of internal control over financial reporting, evaluating management’s assessment, testing and evaluating the design
and operating effectiveness of internal control, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the
circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding
the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and
procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transac-
tions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as
necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and
that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and
directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized
acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements.
Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inad-
equate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deterio-
rate.
In our opinion, management’s assessment that Devon Energy Corporation maintained effective internal control over
financial reporting as of December 31, 2005, is fairly stated, in all material respects, based on criteria established in Internal
Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).
Also, in our opinion, Devon Energy Corporation maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial
reporting as of December 31, 2005, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States), the consolidated balance sheets of Devon Energy Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2005 and 2004,
and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity and comprehensive income (loss) and cash flows
for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2005, and our report dated February 28, 2006 expressed
an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
February 28, 2006
55
Consolidated Balance Sheets
DEvON ENERGy CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
DECEMBEr 31, (iN MilliONS, EXCEpt SharE Data)
2005
2004
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Short-term investments
Accounts receivable
Deferred income taxes
Other current assets
Total current assets
Property and equipment, at cost, based on the full cost method of accounting
for oil and gas properties ($2,747 and $3,187 excluded from amortization
in 2005 and 2004, respectively)
Less accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization
Investment in Chevron Corporation common stock, at fair value
Goodwill
Other assets
Total assets
lIABIlITIES AND STOCkhOlDERS’ EqUITy
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable:
Trade
Revenues and royalties due to others
Income taxes payable
Current portion of long-term debt
Accrued interest payable
Fair value of derivative financial instruments
Current portion of asset retirement obligation
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Total current liabilities
Debentures exchangeable into shares of Chevron Corporation common stock
Other long-term debt
Fair value of derivative financial instruments
Asset retirement obligation, long-term
Other liabilities
Deferred income taxes
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock of $1.00 par value. Authorized 4,500,000 shares;
issued 1,500,000 ($150 million aggregate liquidation value)
Common stock of $0.10 par value. Authorized 800,000,000 shares;
issued 443,451,000 in 2005 and 483,909,000 in 2004
Additional paid-in capital
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Deferred compensation and other
Treasury stock, at cost: 37,000 shares in 2005
Total stockholders’ equity
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
56
$
$
$
1,606
680
1,601
158
161
4,206
34,246
15,114
19,132
805
5,705
425
30,273
947
666
293
662
127
18
50
171
2,934
709
5,248
125
618
372
5,405
1,152
967
1,320
289
144
3,872
32,114
12,768
19,346
745
5,637
425
30,025
715
487
223
933
139
399
46
158
3,100
692
6,339
72
693
366
5,089
1
1
44
7,066
6,477
1,414
(138)
(2)
14,862
48
9,087
3,693
930
(85)
—
13,674
$
30,273
30,025
DEvON ENERGy CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations
YEar ENDED DECEMBEr 31, (iN MilliONS, EXCEpt pEr SharE aMOuNtS)
2005
2004
2003
REVENUES:
Oil sales
Gas sales
NGL sales
Marketing and midstream revenues
Total revenues
ExPENSES AND OThER INCOmE, NET:
Lease operating expenses
Production taxes
Marketing and midstream operating costs and expenses
Depreciation, depletion and amortization of oil and gas properties
Depreciation and amortization of non-oil and gas properties
Accretion of asset retirement obligation
General and administrative expenses
Expenses related to mergers
Interest expense
Effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments
Reduction of carrying value of oil and gas properties
Other income, net
Total expenses and other income, net
Earnings before income tax expense and cumulative change
in accounting principle
INCOmE TAx ExPENSE:
Current
Deferred
Total income tax expense
Earnings before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
Cumulative change in accounting principle, net of tax
Net earnings
Preferred stock dividends
Net earnings applicable to common stockholders
BASIC NET EARNINGS PER ShARE:
Earnings before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax
Net earnings
DIlUTED NET EARNINGS PER ShARE:
Earnings before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax
Net earnings
WEIGhTED AVERAGE COmmON ShARES OUTSTANDING:
Basic
Diluted
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
$
2,478
5,784
687
1,792
10,741
1,345
335
1,342
2,031
160
44
291
—
533
(2)
94
212
(196)
6,189
2,202
4,732
554
1,701
9,189
1,280
255
1,339
2,141
149
44
277
—
475
(23)
62
—
(103)
5,896
1,588
3,897
407
1,460
7,352
1,078
204
1,174
1,668
125
36
307
7
502
(69)
(1)
111
(35)
5,107
4,552
3,293
2,245
1,238
384
1,622
2,930
—
2,930
10
2,920
6.38
—
6.38
6.26
—
6.26
458
470
$
$
$
$
$
752
355
1,107
2,186
—
2,186
10
2,176
4.51
—
4.51
4.38
—
4.38
482
499
193
321
514
1,731
16
1,747
10
1,737
4.12
0.04
4.16
4.00
0.04
4.04
417
433
57
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity and Comprehensive income (loss)
prEFErrED
StOCk
COMMON
StOCk
aDDitiONal
paiD-iN
Capital
rEtaiNED
EarNiNGS
(aCCuMulatED
DEFiCit)
aCCuMulatED
OthEr
COMprEhENSivE
iNCOME (lOSS)
DEFErrED
COMpENSatiON
aND OthEr
tOtal
trEaSurY StOCkhOlDErS’
StOCk
EquitY
DEvON ENERGy CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
$
1
31
5,163
(84)
(267)
(3)
(188)
4,653
(iN MilliONS)
BAlANCE AS Of DECEmBER 31, 2002
Comprehensive income:
Net earnings
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Reclassification adjustment for derivative losses
reclassified into oil and gas sales
Change in fair value of derivative financial
instruments
Minimum pension liability adjustment
Unrealized gain on marketable securities
Other comprehensive income
Comprehensive income
Stock issued
Tax benefit related to employee stock options
Dividends on common stock
Dividends on preferred stock
Grant of restricted stock awards, net of cancellations
Amortization of restricted stock awards
Other
BAlANCE AS Of DECEmBER 31, 2003
Comprehensive income:
Net earnings
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Reclassification adjustment for derivative losses
reclassified into oil and gas sales
Change in fair value of derivative financial
instruments
Minimum pension liability adjustment
Unrealized gain on marketable securities
Other comprehensive income
Comprehensive income
Stock issued
Stock repurchased and retired
Conversion of preferred stock of a subsidiary
Tax benefit related to employee stock options
Dividends on common stock
Dividends on preferred stock
Grant of restricted stock awards, net of cancellations
Amortization of restricted stock awards
Retirement of treasury stock
Other
BAlANCE AS Of DECEmBER 31, 2004
Comprehensive income:
Net earnings
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Reclassification adjustment for derivative losses
reclassified into oil and gas sales
Change in fair value of derivative financial
instruments
Minimum pension liability adjustment
Unrealized gain on marketable securities
Other comprehensive income
Comprehensive income
Stock issued
Stock repurchased and retired
Tax benefit related to employee stock options
Dividends on common stock
Dividends on preferred stock
Grant of restricted stock awards, net of cancellations
Amortization of restricted stock awards
Balance as of December 31, 2005
$
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
58
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1
—
—
—
—
—
—
15
—
—
—
—
—
1
47
—
—
—
—
—
—
1
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
48
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
3,816
31
—
—
34
—
(1)
9,043
—
—
—
—
—
—
264
(189)
—
54
—
—
66
—
(151)
—
9,087
—
—
—
—
—
—
1,747
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(39)
(10)
—
—
—
1,614
2,186
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(97)
(10)
—
—
—
—
3,693
2,930
—
—
—
—
—
1
(5)
—
—
—
—
—
44
125
(2,270)
44
—
—
80
—
7,066
—
—
—
(136)
(10)
—
—
6,477
—
766
198
(236)
19
89
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
569
—
388
410
(561)
39
85
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
930
—
162
444
(155)
(5)
38
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1,414
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(34)
2
3
(32)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(66)
11
—
2
(85)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(80)
27
(138)
—
1,747
—
—
766
198
—
—
—
(236)
19
89
836
2,583
3,833
31
(39)
(10)
—
2
3
(186) 11,056
2
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
2,186
—
—
—
—
—
(21)
—
56
—
—
—
—
—
151
—
—
388
410
(561)
39
85
361
2,547
244
(189)
56
54
(97)
(10)
—
11
—
2
13,674
—
2,930
—
—
162
444
—
—
—
(155)
(5)
38
484
3,414
126
(2,277)
44
(136)
(10)
—
27
(2) 14,862
—
(2)
—
—
—
—
—
DEvON ENERGy CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
YEar ENDED DECEMBEr 31, (iN MilliONS)
2005
2004
2003
CASh flOWS fROm OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net earnings
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
Accretion of asset retirement obligation
Amortization of (premiums) discounts on long-term debt, net
Effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates
Non-cash change in fair value of derivative financial instruments
Deferred income tax expense
Net (gain) loss on sale of assets
Reduction of carrying value of oil and gas properties
Other
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of
acquisitions of businesses:
(Increase) decrease in:
Accounts receivable
Other current assets
Long-term other assets
Increase (decrease) in:
Accounts payable
Income taxes payable
Accrued interest and expenses
Long-term debt, including current maturities
Long-term other liabilities
Net cash provided by operating activities
CASh flOWS fROm INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
Capital expenditures, including acquisitions of businesses
Purchases of short-term investments
Sales of short-term investments
Other
Net cash used in investing activities
CASh flOWS fROm fINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from borrowings of long-term debt, net of
issuance costs
Principal payments on long-term debt
Issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs
Repurchase of common stock
Dividends paid on common stock
Dividends paid on preferred stock
Increase in long-term other liabilities
Net cash used in financing activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
$
2,930
2,186
1,731
2,191
44
—
(2)
55
384
(150)
212
31
(270)
(16)
52
262
69
(41)
(67)
(72)
5,612
2,151
(4,090)
(4,020)
4,307
—
(1,652)
—
(1,258)
124
(2,263)
(136)
(10)
—
(3,543)
37
454
1,152
1,606
2,290
44
(5)
(23)
62
355
(34)
—
31
(345)
(20)
(91)
190
208
(79)
16
31
4,816
95
(3,103)
(3,215)
2,589
—
(3,634)
—
(973)
268
(189)
(97)
(10)
—
(1,001)
39
220
932
1,152
1,793
36
4
(69)
(1)
321
7
111
(48)
(164)
(34)
—
42
62
(2)
15
(36)
3,768
179
(2,587)
(702)
361
(24)
(2,773)
597
(1,118)
155
—
(39)
(10)
1
(414)
59
640
292
932
$
59
Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements
DEvON ENERGy CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
1. SuMMarY OF SiGNiFiCaNt aCCOuNtiNG pOliCiES
Accounting policies used by Devon Energy Corporation and subsidiaries (“Devon”) reflect industry practices and con-
form to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The more significant of such policies are
briefly discussed below.
Nature of Business and principles of Consolidation
Devon is engaged primarily in oil and gas exploration, development and production, and the acquisition of properties.
Such activities domestically are concentrated in four geographic areas:
• the Permian Basin within Texas and New Mexico;
• the Rocky Mountains area of the United States stretching from the Canadian Border into Northern New Mexico;
• the Mid-Continent area of the central and southern United States; and
• the Gulf Coast, which includes properties located primarily in the onshore South Texas and South Louisiana areas
and offshore in the Gulf of Mexico.
Devon’s Canadian activities are located primarily in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. Devon’s international
activities — outside of North America — are located primarily in Azerbaijan, Brazil, China, Egypt, Russia, and areas in West
Africa, including Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Cote d’Ivoire.
Devon also has marketing and midstream operations which are responsible for marketing natural gas, crude oil and
NGLs, and constructing and operating pipelines, storage and treating facilities and gas processing plants. These services are
performed for Devon as well as for unrelated third parties.
The accounts of Devon’s wholly owned subsidiaries are included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
use of Estimates in the preparation of Financial Statements
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabil-
ities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of
revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual amounts could differ from these estimates, and changes in these
estimates are recorded when known. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include estimates of proved
reserves and related present value estimates of future net revenue, the carrying value of oil and gas properties, goodwill
impairment assessment, asset retirement obligations, income taxes, valuation of derivative instruments, obligations related
to employee benefits and legal and environmental risks and exposures.
property and Equipment
Devon follows the full cost method of accounting for its oil and gas properties. Accordingly, all costs incidental to the
acquisition, exploration and development of oil and gas properties, including costs of undeveloped leasehold, dry holes and
leasehold equipment, are capitalized. Internal costs incurred that are directly identified with acquisition, exploration and
development activities undertaken by Devon for its own account, and which are not related to production, general corporate
overhead or similar activities, are also capitalized. Interest costs incurred and attributable to unproved oil and gas proper-
ties under current evaluation and major development projects of oil and gas properties are also capitalized.
Unproved properties are excluded from amortized capitalized costs until it is determined whether or not proved reserves
can be assigned to such properties. Devon assesses its unproved properties for impairment quarterly. Significant unproved
properties are assessed individually. Costs of insignificant unproved properties are transferred to amortizable costs over
average holding periods ranging from three years for onshore properties to seven years for offshore properties.
Net capitalized costs are limited to the estimated future net revenues, discounted at 10% per annum, from proved oil,
natural gas and NGL reserves plus the cost of properties not subject to amortization. Estimated future net revenues exclude
future cash outflows associated with settling asset retirement obligations included in the net book value of oil and gas prop-
erties. Such limitations are imposed separately on a country-by-country basis and are tested quarterly. Capitalized costs are
depleted by an equivalent unit-of-production method, converting gas to oil at the ratio of six thousand cubic feet of natural
60
Notes
gas to one barrel of oil. Depletion is calculated using the capitalized costs, including estimated asset retirement costs, plus
the estimated future expenditures (based on current costs) to be incurred in developing proved reserves, net of estimated
salvage values. No gain or loss is recognized upon disposal of oil and gas properties unless such disposal significantly alters
the relationship between capitalized costs and proved reserves in a particular country. All costs related to production activ-
ities, including workover costs incurred solely to maintain or increase levels of production from an existing completion
interval, are charged to expense as incurred.
Depreciation of midstream pipelines are provided on a units-of-production basis. Depreciation and amortization of other
property and equipment, including corporate and other midstream assets and leasehold improvements, are provided using
the straight-line method based on estimated useful lives from three to 39 years.
Effective January 1, 2003, Devon adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 143, Accounting
for Asset Retirement Obligations (“SFAS No. 143”) using a cumulative effect approach to recognize transition amounts for
asset retirement obligations, asset retirement costs and accumulated depreciation. SFAS No. 143 requires liability recognition
for retirement obligations associated with tangible long-lived assets, such as producing well sites, offshore production plat-
forms, and natural gas processing plants. The obligations included within the scope of SFAS No. 143 are those for which a
company faces a legal obligation. The initial measurement of the asset retirement obligation is to record a separate liability
at its fair value with an offsetting asset retirement cost recorded as an increase to the related property and equipment on
the consolidated balance sheet. The asset retirement cost is depreciated using a systematic and rational method similar to
that used for the associated property and equipment.
Devon had previously estimated costs of dismantlement, removal, site reclamation, and other similar activities in the
total costs that were subject to depreciation, depletion, and amortization. However, Devon did not record a separate asset
or liability for such amounts. Upon adoption, Devon recorded a cumulative-effect-type adjustment for an increase to net
earnings of $16 million net of deferred taxes of $10 million. Additionally, Devon established an asset retirement obligation
of $453 million, an increase to property and equipment of $400 million and a decrease in accumulated DD&A of $79
million.
In September 2004, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 106 (“SAB No. 106”) to provide guidance regarding
the interaction of SFAS No. 143 with the full cost method of accounting for oil and gas properties. Specifically, SAB No. 106
clarifies the manner in which the full cost ceiling test and depletion of oil and gas properties should be calculated in accor-
dance with the provisions of SFAS No. 143. Devon adopted SAB No. 106 prospectively in the fourth quarter of 2004. How-
ever, this adoption has not materially impacted the full cost ceiling test calculation or depletion since adoption.
Short-term investments and Other Marketable Securities
Devon reports its short-term investments and other marketable securities at fair value, except for debt securities in
which management has the ability and intent to hold until maturity. At December 31, 2005 and 2004, Devon’s short-term
investments consisted of $680 million and $967 million, respectively, of auction rate securities classified as available for sale.
Although Devon’s auction rate securities have contractual maturities of more than 10 years, the underlying interest rates on
such securities reset at intervals ranging from seven to 90 days. Therefore, these auction rate securities are priced and sub-
sequently trade as short-term investments because of the interest rate reset feature. As a result, Devon has classified its
auction rate securities as short-term investments in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
Devon’s only other significant investment security is its investment in approximately 14.2 million shares of Chevron
Corporation (“Chevron”) common stock which is reported at fair value. Except for unrealized losses that are determined to
be “other than temporary”, the tax effected unrealized gain or loss on the investment in Chevron common stock is recog-
nized in other comprehensive income (loss) and reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity.
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of business combinations over the fair value of the net assets
acquired and is tested for impairment at least annually. The impairment test requires allocating goodwill and all other assets
and liabilities to assigned reporting units. The fair value of each reporting unit is estimated and compared to the net book
value of the reporting unit. If the estimated fair value of the reporting unit is less than the net book value, including good-
will, then the goodwill is written down to the implied fair value of the goodwill through a charge to expense. Because
quoted market prices are not available for Devon’s reporting units, the fair values of the reporting units are estimated based
upon several valuation analyses, including comparable companies, comparable transactions and premiums paid. Devon
61
Notes
performed annual impairment tests of goodwill in the fourth quarters of 2005, 2004 and 2003. Based on these assessments,
no impairment of goodwill was required.
The table below provides a summary of Devon’s goodwill, by assigned reporting unit, as of December 31, 2005 and
2004:
United States
Canada
International
Total
2005
3,056
2,581
68
5,705
$
$
DECEMBEr 31,
(IN MIllIONS)
2004
3,061
2,508
68
5,637
revenue recognition and Gas Balancing
Oil, gas and NGL revenues are recognized when production is sold to a purchaser at a fixed or determinable price, when
delivery has occurred and title has transferred, and if collectibility of the revenue is probable. Delivery occurs and title is
transferred when production has been delivered to a pipeline or truck or a tanker lifting has occurred. Cash received relat-
ing to future production is deferred and recognized when all revenue recognition criteria are met.
Devon follows the sales method of accounting for gas production imbalances. The volumes of gas sold may differ from
the volumes to which Devon is entitled based on its interests in the properties. These differences create imbalances that
are recognized as a liability only when the estimated remaining reserves will not be sufficient to enable the under produced
owner to recoup its entitled share through production. If an imbalance exists at the time the wells’ reserves are depleted,
settlements are made among the joint interest owners under a variety of arrangements. The liability is priced based on cur-
rent market prices. No receivables are recorded for those wells where Devon has taken less than its share of production
unless all revenue recognition criteria are met.
Marketing and midstream revenues are recorded at the time products are sold or services are provided to third parties
at a fixed or determinable price, when delivery or performance has occurred and title has transferred, and if collectibility
of the revenue is probable. Revenues and expenses attributable to Devon’s gas and NGL purchase and processing contracts
are reported on a gross basis since Devon takes title to the products and has risks and rewards of ownership. The gas pur-
chased under these contracts is processed in Devon-owned plants.
Major purchasers
No purchaser accounted for over 10% of revenues in 2005, 2004 and 2003.
Derivative instruments
Historically, Devon has entered into oil and gas financial instruments to manage its exposure to oil and gas price
volatility. Devon has also entered into interest rate swaps to manage its exposure to interest rate volatility. The interest rate
swaps mitigate either the effects of interest rate fluctuations on interest expense for variable-rate debt instruments, or the
debt fair values for fixed-rate debt. At December 31, 2005, the only derivative financial instruments outstanding consisted
of interest rate swaps.
All derivatives are recognized as fair value of financial instruments on the consolidated balance sheets at their fair value.
Prior to December 31, 2005, a substantial portion of Devon’s derivatives consisted of contracts that hedged the price of
future oil and natural gas production. At inception, these derivative contracts were cash flow hedges that qualified for hedge
accounting treatment. Therefore, while fair values of such hedging instruments must be estimated as of the end of each
reporting period, the changes in the fair values attributable to the effective portion of these hedging instruments are not
included in Devon’s consolidated results of operations. Instead, the changes in fair value of the effective portion of these
hedging instruments, net of tax, are recorded directly to accumulated other comprehensive income, a component of stock-
holders’ equity, until the hedged oil or natural gas quantities are produced. The ineffective portion of these hedging instru-
ments is included in consolidated results of operations as change in fair value of derivative financial instruments.
To qualify for hedge accounting treatment, Devon designates its cash flow hedge instruments as such on the date the
derivative contract is entered into or the date of a business combination which includes cash flow hedge instruments. Addi-
tionally, Devon documents all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk-management
objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. Devon also assesses, both at the hedge’s inception and
on an ongoing basis, whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes
in cash flows of hedged items. If Devon fails to meet the requirements for using hedge accounting, changes in fair value of
these hedging instruments would not be recorded directly to equity but in the consolidated results of operations. During
2004 and 2003, no derivatives ceased to qualify for hedge accounting.
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Notes
In the third quarter of 2005, certain oil derivatives ceased to qualify for hedge accounting primarily as a result of
deferred production caused by hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico. Because these contracts no longer qualified for hedge
accounting, Devon recognized $39 million in losses as change in fair value of derivative financial instruments in the accom-
panying statement of operations.
In the first half of 2005, Devon recognized a $55 million loss related to certain oil hedges that no longer qualified for
hedge accounting due to the property divestiture program. These commodity instruments related to 5,000 barrels per day
of U.S. oil production and 3,000 barrels per day of Canadian oil production from properties that were sold as part of Dev-
on’s divestiture program. This loss is presented in other income in the statement on operations.
By using derivative instruments to hedge exposures to changes in commodity prices and interest rates, Devon exposes
itself to credit risk and market risk. Credit risk is the failure of the counterparty to perform under the terms of the deriva-
tive contract. To mitigate this risk, the hedging instruments are placed with counterparties that Devon believes are minimal
credit risks. It is Devon’s policy to enter into derivative contracts only with investment grade rated counterparties deemed
by management to be competent and competitive market makers.
Market risk is the change in the value of a derivative instrument that results from a change in commodity prices or
interest rates. The market risk associated with commodity price and interest rate contracts is managed by establishing and
monitoring parameters that limit the types and degree of market risk that may be undertaken. The oil and gas reference
prices upon which the commodity hedging instruments are based reflect various market indices that have a high degree of
historical correlation with actual prices received by Devon. Devon does not hold or issue derivative instruments for specu-
lative trading purposes.
During 2005, 2004 and 2003, Devon recorded in its statements of operations losses of $94 million and $62 million and
a gain of $1 million, respectively, for the change in the fair value of derivative instruments that do not qualify for hedge
accounting treatment, as well as the ineffectiveness of derivatives that do qualify as hedges.
Common Stock
On September 27, 2004, Devon declared a two-for-one stock split, effected in the form of a stock dividend, to stock-
holders of record on October 29, 2004. Common stock shares and per share amounts prior to 2004 have been restated to
reflect this two-for-one stock split.
Stock Options
Devon applies the intrinsic value-based method of accounting prescribed by Accounting Principles Board Opinion No.
25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related interpretations, in accounting for its fixed plan stock options. As
such, compensation expense is recorded on the date of grant only if the current market price of the underlying stock
exceeded the exercise price. SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, (“SFAS No. 123”) established account-
ing and disclosure requirements using a fair value-based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation
plans. As allowed by SFAS No. 123, Devon has elected to continue to apply the intrinsic value-based method of accounting
described above, and has adopted the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123.
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Notes
Had Devon elected the fair value provisions of SFAS No. 123 and recognized compensation expense over the vesting
period based on the fair value of the stock options granted as of their grant date, Devon’s 2005, 2004 and 2003 pro forma
net earnings and pro forma net earnings per share would have differed from the amounts actually reported as shown in
the following table.
YEar ENDED DECEMBEr 31,
2003
(IN MIllIONS, ExCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
2004
2005
Net earnings available to common stockholders, as reported
Add stock-based employee compensation expense included in
reported net earnings, net of related tax expense
Deduct total stock-based employee compensation expense
determined under fair value based method for all awards
(see note 9), net of related tax expense
Net earnings available to common stockholders, pro forma
Net earnings per share available to common stockholders:
As reported:
Basic
Diluted
Pro forma:
Basic
Diluted
$
2,920
2,176
1,737
18
7
2
(44)
2,894
(31)
2,152
(23)
1,716
6.38
6.26
6.32
6.21
4.51
4.38
4.46
4.33
4.16
4.04
4.11
3.99
$
$
$
$
$
The weighted average fair values of stock options granted during 2005, 2004 and 2003 were $19.65, $10.32 and $8.14,
respectively. The fair value of each option grant was estimated for disclosure purposes on the date of grant using the Black-
Scholes Option Pricing Model with the following assumptions for 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively: risk-free interest rates
of 4.4%, 3.2% and 2.8%; dividend yields of 0.6%, 0.5% and 0.4%; expected lives of four, four and four years; and volatility of
the price of the underlying common stock of 31.0%, 32.2% and 37.9%.
income taxes
Devon accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method, whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are
recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of
assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, as well as the future tax consequences attributable to the future utiliza-
tion of existing tax net operating loss and other types of carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured
using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences and carry-
forwards are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is
recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. At December 31, 2005, undistributed earnings of for-
eign subsidiaries were determined to be permanently reinvested. Therefore, no U.S. deferred income taxes were provided
on such amounts at December 31, 2005.
In October 2004, Congress enacted new tax legislation allowing qualifying corporations to repatriate cash from foreign
operations at a reduced income tax rate. In 2005, Devon repatriated $545 million, substantially all of which was from Cana-
dian operations and was taxed at the reduced income tax rate. As a result, Devon recognized approximately $28 million of
additional current income tax expense. In addition, this tax legislation creates a new U.S. tax deduction which will be phased
in starting in 2005 for companies with domestic production activities, including oil and gas extraction.
General and administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses are reported net of amounts reimbursed by working interest owners of the oil and
gas properties operated by Devon and net of amounts capitalized pursuant to the full cost method of accounting.
Net Earnings per Common Share
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted average
number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could
occur if Devon’s dilutive outstanding stock options were exercised (calculated using the treasury stock method), if the pre-
viously outstanding preferred stock of a subsidiary were converted to common stock and if Devon’s previously outstanding
zero coupon convertible senior debentures were converted to common stock.
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The following table reconciles the net earnings and common shares outstanding used in the calculations of basic and
diluted earnings per share for 2005, 2004 and 2003.
Notes
NEt
EarNiNGS
appliCaBlE tO
COMMON
StOCkhOlDErS
wEiGhtED
avEraGE
COMMON SharES
OutStaNDiNG
(IN MIllIONS, ExCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
NEt
EarNiNGS
pEr SharE
yEAR ENDED DECEmBER 31, 2005:
Basic earnings per share
Dilutive effect of potential common shares
$
2,920
issuable upon the exercise of outstanding stock options
—
Dilutive effect of potential common shares
issuable upon conversion of senior
convertible debentures (the increase in net
earnings is net of income tax expense of $14 million) (1)
Diluted earnings per share
yEAR ENDED DECEmBER 31, 2004:
Basic earnings per share
Dilutive effect of potential common shares
24
2,944
$
$
2,176
issuable upon the exercise of outstanding stock options
—
Dilutive effect of potential common shares
issuable upon conversion of senior
convertible debentures (the increase in net
earnings is net of income tax expense of $6 million)
Diluted earnings per share
yEAR ENDED DECEmBER 31, 2003:
Basic earnings per share
Dilutive effect of potential common shares
issuable upon the exercise of outstanding stock options
Dilutive effect of potential common shares
issuable upon conversion of preferred stock
of subsidiary acquired in 2003 merger
Dilutive effect of potential common shares
issuable upon conversion of senior
convertible debentures (the increase in net
earnings is net of income tax expense of $6 million)
Diluted earnings per share
(1) The senior convertible debentures were retired in June 2005 prior to their stated maturity.
458
8
4
470
482
8
9
499
$
6.38
$
6.26
$
4.51
$
4.38
10
2,186
$
$
1,737
417
$
4.16
—
2
6
1
9
1,748
$
9
433
$
4.04
Certain options to purchase shares of Devon’s common stock have been excluded from the dilution calculations because
the options’ exercise price exceeded the average market price of Devon’s common stock during the applicable year. The
following information relates to these options.
Options excluded from dilution
calculation (in millions)
Range of exercise prices
Weighted average exercise price
2005
2004
2003
— (1)
$ 56.09 - $68.64
66.01
$
4
$ 33.00 - $44.83
38.22
$
10
$ 24.96 - $44.83
28.05
$
(1) Actual amount of options excluded from the 2005 dilution calculation are 154,000 shares.
The excluded options for 2005 expire between July 28, 2010 and December 11, 2013.
Foreign Currency translation adjustments
Devon’s Canadian subsidiaries use the Canadian dollar as their functional currency. Therefore, the assets and liabilities
of Devon’s Canadian subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars based on the current exchange rate in effect at the balance
sheet dates, while income and expenses are translated at average rates for the periods presented. Translation adjustments
have no effect on net income and are included in accumulated other comprehensive income in stockholders’ equity. Devon’s
International subsidiaries use the U.S. dollar as their functional currency.
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Notes
Statements of Cash Flows
For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, Devon considers all highly liquid investments with original
contractual maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Commitments and Contingencies
Liabilities for loss contingencies arising from claims, assessments, litigation or other sources are recorded when it is
probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated.
Environmental expenditures are expensed or capitalized in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States of America. Liabilities for these expenditures are recorded when it is probable that obligations have
been incurred and the amounts can be reasonably estimated. Reference is made to note 12 for a discussion of amounts
recorded for these liabilities.
reclassifications
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
recently issued accounting Standards Not Yet adopted
In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payment”,
(“SFAS No. 123(R)”) which is a revision of SFAS No. 123 and supersedes APB Opinion No. 25 regarding stock-based employee
compensation plans. APB Opinion No. 25 requires recognition of compensation expense only if the current market price
of the underlying stock exceeded the stock option exercise price on the date of grant. Additionally, SFAS No. 123 established
fair value-based accounting for stock-based employee compensation plans but allowed pro forma disclosure as an alterna-
tive to financial statement recognition. SFAS No. 123(R) requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants
of employee stock options, to be valued at fair value on the date of grant, and to be expensed over the applicable vesting
period. Also, pro forma disclosure of the income statement effects of share-based payments is no longer an alternative.
Devon will adopt the provisions of SFAS No. 123(R) in the first quarter of 2006 using the modified prospective method.
Under this method, Devon will recognize compensation expense for all stock-based awards granted or modified on or after
January 1, 2006, as well as any previously granted awards that are not fully vested as of January 1, 2006. Compensation
expense will be measured based on the fair value of the awards previously calculated in developing the pro forma disclo-
sures in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 123. Based on our current estimates of the amount of 2006 stock option
grants and the various assumptions used to estimate the fair value of these stock option grants, we expect stock option
expense, net of related capitalization in accordance with the full cost method of accounting for oil and gas properties, will
be approximately $35 million. No retroactive or cumulative effect adjustments will be recorded upon adoption.
2. BuSiNESS COMBiNatiONS aND prO FOrMa iNFOrMatiON
Ocean Energy, inc.
On April 25, 2003, Devon completed its merger with Ocean Energy, Inc. (“Ocean”). In the transaction, Devon issued
0.828 shares of its common stock for each outstanding share of Ocean common stock (or a total of approximately 148 mil-
lion shares). Also, Devon assumed approximately $1.8 billion of debt (current and long-term) from Ocean.
Devon acquired Ocean primarily for the significant production, development projects and exploration prospects in both
the deepwater Gulf of Mexico and internationally, and the additional producing assets onshore in the United States and in
the shallower shelf regions of the Gulf of Mexico.
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Notes
The calculation of the purchase price and the allocation to assets and liabilities are shown below.
(iN MilliONS, EXCEpt SharE priCE)
Calculation and allocation of purchase price:
Shares of Devon common stock issued to Ocean stockholders
Average Devon stock price
Fair value of common stock issued
Plus merger costs incurred
Plus fair value of Ocean convertible preferred stock
assumed by a Devon subsidiary
Plus fair value of Ocean employee stock options assumed by Devon
Total purchase price
Plus fair value of liabilities assumed by Devon:
Current liabilities
Long-term debt
Deferred revenue
Asset retirement obligation, long-term
Other noncurrent liabilities
Deferred income taxes
Total purchase price plus liabilities assumed
Fair value of assets acquired by Devon:
Current assets
Proved oil and gas properties
Unproved oil and gas properties
Other property and equipment
Other noncurrent assets
Goodwill (none deductible for income taxes)
Total fair value of assets acquired
pro Forma information
148
$ 24.03
$ 3,546
114
64
124
3,848
650
1,436
97
121
89
954
$ 7,195
$
256
4,262
1,060
85
39
1,493
$ 7,195
Set forth in the following table is certain unaudited pro forma financial information for the year ended December 31,
2003. The information has been prepared assuming the Ocean merger was consummated on January 1, 2003. All pro forma
information is based on estimates and assumptions deemed appropriate by Devon. The pro forma information is presented
for illustrative purposes only. If the transactions had occurred in the past, Devon’s operating results might have been dif-
ferent from those presented in the following table. The pro forma information should not be relied upon as an indication
of the operating results that Devon would have achieved if the transactions had occurred on January 1, 2003. The pro forma
information also should not be used as an indication of future results.
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Notes
REVENUES:
Oil sales
Gas sales
NGL sales
Marketing and midstream revenues
Total revenues
ExPENSES AND OThER INCOmE, NET:
Lease operating expenses
Production taxes
Marketing and midstream operating costs and expenses
Depreciation, depletion and amortization of oil and gas properties
Depreciation and amortization of non-oil and gas properties
Accretion of asset retirement obligation
General and administrative expenses
Interest expense
Effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments
Reduction of carrying value of oil and gas properties
Other income, net
Total expenses and other income, net
Earnings before income taxes and cumulative effect of
change in accounting principle
INCOmE TAx ExPENSE:
Current
Deferred
Total income tax expense
Earnings before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax
Net earnings
Preferred stock dividends
Net earnings applicable to common stockholders
BASIC EARNINGS PER AVERAGE COmmON ShARE OUTSTANDING:
Earnings before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax
Net earnings
DIlUTED EARNINGS PER AVERAGE COmmON ShARE OUTSTANDING:
Earnings before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax
Net earnings
Weighted average common shares outstanding — basic
Weighted average common shares outstanding — diluted
PRODUCTION VOlUmES:
Oil (MMBbls)
Gas (Bcf)
NGLs (MMBbls)
MMBoe
prO FOrMa iNFOrMatiON
YEar ENDED DECEMBEr 31, 2003
(IN MIllIONS, ExCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS AND PRODUCTION vOlUMES)
(UNAUDITED)
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,840
4,155
416
1,461
7,872
1,167
219
1,174
1,859
125
38
340
515
(69)
(1)
111
(37)
5,441
2,431
219
372
591
1,840
29
1,869
10
1,859
3.95
0.06
4.01
3.83
0.06
3.89
463
481
72
913
23
247
3. COMprEhENSivE iNCOME Or lOSS
Devon’s comprehensive income or loss information is included in the accompanying consolidated statements of stock-
holders’ equity and comprehensive income (loss). A summary of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss as of
December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003, and changes during each of the years then ended, is presented in the following table.
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FOrEiGN
CurrENCY
traNSlatiON
aDjuStMENtS
ChaNGE iN
Fair valuE OF
DErivativE
MiNiMuM
pENSiON
liaBilitY
iNStruMENtS aDjuStMENtS
uNrEalizED
GaiN ON
MarkEtaBlE
SECuritiES
(IN MIllIONS)
BAlANCE AS Of DECEmBER 31, 2002
$
2003 activity
Deferred taxes
2003 activity, net of deferred taxes
BAlANCE AS Of DECEmBER 31, 2003
2004 activity
Deferred taxes
2004 activity, net of deferred taxes
BAlANCE AS Of DECEmBER 31, 2004
2005 activity
Deferred taxes
2005 activity, net of deferred taxes
(99)
894
(128)
766
667
426
(38)
388
1,055
181
(19)
162
BAlANCE AS Of DECEmBER 31, 2005
$
1,217
(97)
(41)
3
(38)
(135)
(213)
62
(151)
(286)
430
(141)
289
3
(71)
28
(9)
19
(52)
61
(22)
39
(13)
(8)
3
(5)
(18)
4. SupplEMENtal CaSh FlOw iNFOrMatiON
Cash payments for interest and income taxes in 2005, 2004 and 2003 are presented below:
Interest paid
Income taxes paid
YEar ENDED DECEMBEr 31,
2005
2004
(IN MIllIONS)
$
$
663
1,092
474
477
The 2003 Ocean merger involved non-cash consideration as presented below:
—
141
(52)
89
89
132
(47)
85
174
60
(22)
38
212
2003
508
123
Value of common stock issued
Convertible preferred stock assumed
Employee stock options assumed
Liabilities assumed
Deferred tax liability created
Fair value of assets acquired with non-cash consideration
5. aCCOuNtS rECEivaBlE
The components of accounts receivable include the following:
Oil, gas and NGL revenue
Joint interest billings
Marketing and midstream revenue
Other
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Net accounts receivable
OCEaN MErGEr
(IN MIllIONS)
$
$
3,546
64
124
2,393
954
7,081
DECEMBEr 31,
2005
2004
(IN MIllIONS)
$
$
1,149
206
173
78
1,606
(5)
1,601
946
159
162
60
1,327
(7)
1,320
Notes
tOtal
(267)
1,022
(186)
836
569
406
(45)
361
930
663
(179)
484
1,414
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Notes
6. prOpErtY aND EquipMENt aND aSSEt rEtirEMENt OBliGatiONS
Property and equipment included the following:
Oil and gas properties:
Subject to amortization
Not subject to amortization
Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization
Net oil and gas properties
Other property and equipment
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
Net other property and equipment
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation,
depletion and amortization
DECEMBEr 31,
2005
2004
(IN MIllIONS)
$
29,631
2,747
(14,598)
17,780
1,868
(516)
1,352
$
19,132
27,257
3,187
(12,410)
18,034
1,670
(358)
1,312
19,346
The costs not subject to amortization relate to unproved properties which are excluded from amortized capital costs
until it is determined whether or not proved reserves can be assigned to such properties. The excluded properties are
assessed for impairment quarterly. Subject to industry conditions, evaluation of most of these properties, and the inclusion
of their costs in the amortized capital costs is expected to be completed within five years.
The following is a summary of Devon’s oil and gas properties not subject to amortization as of December 31, 2005:
Acquisition costs
Exploration costs
Development costs
Capitalized interest
Total oil and gas properties costs not subject
to amortization
COStS iNCurrED iN
2005
2004
2003
(IN MIllIONS)
priOr tO
2003
tOtal
$
334
330
19
60
$
743
134
172
—
54
360
467
120
44
32
663
950
30
—
1
981
1,885
652
63
147
2,747
At December 31, 2005, Devon’s investment in countries where proved reserves have not been established was $232 mil-
lion. This amount included $116 million in Nigeria, $113 million in Brazil and $3 million in Ghana.
In September 2004, Devon announced its plans to divest certain non-core oil and gas properties in the offshore Gulf
of Mexico and onshore in the United States and Canada. During 2005, Devon closed all such property divestitures and
received $2.0 billion of gross proceeds, net of all purchase price adjustments. After-tax, the proceeds are approximately $1.8
billion. Certain information regarding these sales is included in the following table.
Gross proceeds
After-tax proceeds
Asset retirement obligations assumed by purchasers
Reserves sold (MMBoe)
uNitED StatES
CaNaDa
($ IN MIllIONS)
$
$
$
966
786
160
89
1,029
1,027
39
87
tOtal
1,995
1,813
199
176
Under full cost accounting rules, a gain or loss on the sale or other disposition of oil and gas properties is not recog-
nized unless the gain or loss would significantly alter the relationship between capitalized costs and proved reserves of oil
and gas attributable to a cost center. Because the divestitures that closed in 2005 did not significantly alter such relation-
ship, Devon did not recognize a gain or loss on these divestitures. Therefore, the proceeds from these transactions were
recognized as an adjustment of capitalized costs in the respective cost centers.
As described in Note 1, effective January 1, 2003, Devon adopted SFAS No. 143 and began recording asset retirement
obligations for estimated property and equipment dismantlement, abandonment and restoration costs when a legal obliga-
tion is incurred. In accordance with SFAS No. 143, oil and gas properties subject to amortization and other property and
equipment listed above include asset retirement costs associated with these asset retirement obligations. Following is a rec-
onciliation of the asset retirement obligation for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004.
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Notes
Asset retirement obligation as of beginning of year
Liabilities incurred
Liabilities settled
Liabilities assumed by others
Accretion expense on discounted obligation
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Asset retirement obligation as of end of year
Less current portion
Asset retirement obligation, long-term
7. lONG-tErM DEBt aND rElatED EXpENSES
A summary of Devon’s long-term debt is as follows:
Debentures exchangeable into shares of Chevron
Corporation common stock:
4.90% due August 15, 2008
4.95% due August 15, 2008
Discount on exchangeable debentures
Zero coupon convertible senior debentures exchangeable into
shares of Devon common stock, due June 27, 2020 (retired in 2005)
Other debentures and notes:
7.625% due July 1, 2005
7.25% due July 18, 2005 ($175 million Canadian)
10.25% due November 1, 2005
2.75% due August 1, 2006
6.55% due August 2, 2006 ($200 million Canadian)
4.375% due October 1, 2007
10.125% due November 15, 2009
6.75% due March 15, 2011 (retired in 2005)
6.875% due September 30, 2011
7.25% due October 1, 2011
8.25% due July 1, 2018
7.50% due September 15, 2027
7.875% due September 30, 2031
7.95% due April 15, 2032
Other
Fair value adjustment on debt related to interest rate swaps
Net premium on other debentures and notes
Less amount classified as current
Long-term debt
$
$
$
$
YEar ENDED DECEMBEr 31,
2005
2004
(IN MIllIONS)
739
119
(42)
(199)
44
7
668
50
618
671
51
(42)
(4)
44
19
739
46
693
DECEMBEr 31,
2005
2004
(IN MIllIONS)
444
316
(51)
—
—
—
—
500
172
400
177
—
1,750
350
125
150
1,250
1,000
3
(18)
51
6,619
662
5,957
444
316
(68)
419
125
145
236
500
166
400
177
400
1,750
350
125
150
1,250
1,000
3
9
67
7,964
933
7,031
Maturities of long-term debt as of December 31, 2005, excluding the $18 million fair value adjustment, are as follows
(in millions):
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011 and thereafter
Total
$
$
673
400
762
177
—
4,625
6,637
71
Notes
Credit Facilities with Banks
Devon has a $1.5 billion five-year, syndicated, unsecured revolving line of credit (the “Senior Credit Facility”). The Senior
Credit Facility includes (i) a five-year revolving Canadian subfacility in a maximum amount of U.S. $500 million and (ii) a
$1 billion sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit, including letters of credit under the Canadian subfacility.
The Senior Credit Facility matures on April 8, 2010, and all amounts outstanding will be due and payable at that time
unless the maturity is extended. Prior to each April 8 anniversary date, Devon has the option to extend the maturity of the
Senior Credit Facility for one year, subject to the approval of the lenders. Devon is working to obtain lender approval to
extend the current maturity date of April 8, 2010 to April 8, 2011. If successful, this maturity date extension will be effec-
tive on April 7, 2006, provided Devon has not experienced a “material adverse effect,” as defined in the Senior Credit Facil-
ity agreement, at that date.
Amounts borrowed under the Senior Credit Facility may, at the election of Devon, bear interest at various fixed rate
options for periods of up to twelve months. Such rates are generally less than the prime rate. Devon may also elect to bor-
row at the prime rate. The Senior Credit Facility currently provides for an annual facility fee of $1.9 million that is payable
quarterly in arrears.
The agreement governing the Senior Credit Facility contains certain covenants and restrictions, including a maximum
allowed debt-to-capitalization ratio of 65% as defined in the agreement. At December 31, 2005, Devon was in compliance
with such covenants and restrictions. Devon’s debt-to-capitalization ratio at December 31, 2005, as calculated pursuant to
the terms of the agreement, was 27.0%.
As of December 31, 2005, there were no borrowings under the Senior Credit Facility. The available capacity under the
Senior Credit Facility as of December 31, 2005, net of $310 million of outstanding letters of credit, was approximately $1.2
billion.
Commercial paper
Devon also has a commercial paper program under which it may borrow up to $725 million. Borrowings under the
commercial paper program reduce available capacity under the Senior Credit Facility on a dollar-for-dollar basis. The com-
mercial paper borrowings may have terms of up to 365 days and bear interest at rates agreed to at the time of the borrow-
ing. The interest rate is based on a standard index such as the Federal Funds Rate, London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR),
or the money market rate as found on the commercial paper market. As of December 31, 2005 and 2004, Devon had no
commercial paper debt outstanding.
Exchangeable Debentures
The exchangeable debentures consist of $444 million of 4.90% debentures and $316 million of 4.95% debentures. The
exchangeable debentures were issued on August 3, 1998 and mature August 15, 2008. The exchangeable debentures were
callable beginning August 15, 2000, initially at 104.0% of principal and at prices declining to 100.5% of principal on or after
August 15, 2007. At December 31, 2005, the call price was 101.5% of principal. The exchangeable debentures are exchange-
able at the option of the holders at any time prior to maturity, unless previously redeemed, for shares of Chevron common
stock. In lieu of delivering Chevron common stock to an exchanging debenture holder, Devon may, at its option, pay to
such holder an amount of cash equal to the market value of the Chevron common stock. At maturity, holders who have not
exercised their exchange rights will receive an amount in cash equal to the principal amount of the debentures.
As of December 31, 2005, Devon beneficially owned approximately 14.2 million shares of Chevron common stock.
These shares have been deposited with an exchange agent for possible exchange for the exchangeable debentures. Each
$1,000 principal amount of the exchangeable debentures is exchangeable into 18.6566 shares of Chevron common stock,
an exchange rate equivalent to $53.60 per share of Chevron stock.
The exchangeable debentures were assumed as part of the PennzEnergy merger. The fair values of the exchangeable
debentures were determined as of August 17, 1999, based on market quotations. In accordance with derivative accounting
standards, the total fair value of the debentures has been allocated between the interest-bearing debt and the option to
exchange Chevron common stock that is embedded in the debentures. Accordingly, a discount was recorded on the debentures
and is being accreted using the effective interest method which raised the effective interest rate on the debentures to
7.76%.
zero Coupon Convertible Debentures
In June 2005, Devon redeemed the zero coupon convertible debentures prior to their scheduled maturity of June 27,
2020. Devon’s obligation to settle the conversions and redeem the debentures totaled $452 million and was satisfied with
cash on hand. The total cash payments to settle the conversions and redeem the debentures exceeded the accreted value of
the debentures by $25 million. This $25 million, as well as $5 million of unamortized issuance costs, are included in interest
expense in the accompanying 2005 statements of operations. The after-tax effect of these expenses was $19 million.
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Other Debentures and Notes
Following are descriptions of the various other debentures and notes outstanding at December 31, 2005, as listed in
the table presented at the beginning of this note.
Ocean Debt In connection with the Ocean merger, Devon assumed $1.8 billion of debt. The table below summarizes
the debt assumed which remains outstanding, the fair value of the debt at April 25, 2003, and the effective interest rate of
the debt assumed after determining the fair values of the respective notes using April 25, 2003, market interest rates. The
premiums are being amortized using the effective interest method. All of the notes are general unsecured obligations of
Devon.
DEBt aSSuMED
4.375% due October 2007 (principal of $400 million)
7.250% due October 2011 (principal of $350 million)
8.250% due July 2018 (principal of $125 million)
7.500% due September 2027 (principal of $150 million)
Fair valuE OF
DEBt aSSuMED
(IN MIllIONS)
$
$
$
$
410
406
147
169
EFFECtivE ratE OF
DEBt aSSuMED
3.8%
4.9%
5.5%
6.5%
Anderson Debt In connection with the Anderson acquisition, Devon assumed $702 million of senior notes. The table
below summarizes the debt assumed which remains outstanding, the fair value of the debt at October 15, 2001, and the
effective interest rate of the debt assumed after determining the fair values of the respective notes using October 15, 2001,
market interest rates. The premium is being amortized using the effective interest method. The senior notes are general
unsecured obligations of Devon.
DEBt aSSuMED
Fair valuE OF
DEBt aSSuMED
(IN MIllIONS)
EFFECtivE ratE OF
DEBt aSSuMED
6.55% senior notes due 2006 (principal of $200 million Canadian)
$
129
6.5%
2.75% Notes due August 1, 2006 On August 4, 2003, Devon issued these notes which are unsecured and unsubordi-
nated obligations of Devon. The proceeds from the issuance of these debt securities, net of discounts and issuance costs,
of $498 million were used to repay amounts outstanding under Devon’s $3 billion term loan credit facility.
10.125% Debentures due November 15, 2009 These debentures were assumed as part of the PennzEnergy acquisition.
The fair value of the debentures was determined using August 17, 1999, market interest rates. As a result, premiums were
recorded on these debentures which lowered their effective interest rate to 8.9%. The premium is being amortized using
the effective interest method.
6.875% Notes due September 30, 2011 and 7.875% Debentures due September 30, 2031 On October 3, 2001, Devon,
through Devon Financing Corporation, U.L.C. (“Devon Financing”), sold these notes and debentures which are unsecured
and unsubordinated obligations of Devon Financing. Devon has fully and unconditionally guaranteed on an unsecured and
unsubordinated basis the obligations of Devon Financing under the debt securities. The proceeds from the issuance of these
debt securities were used to fund a portion of the Anderson acquisition. The $3 billion of debt securities were structured
in a manner that results in an expected weighted average after-tax borrowing rate of approximately 1.65%.
7.95% Notes due April 15, 2032 On March 25, 2002, Devon sold these notes which are unsecured and unsubordinated
obligations of Devon. The net proceeds received, after discounts and issuance costs, were $986 million and were partially
used to pay down $820 million on Devon’s $3 billion term loan credit facility. The remaining $166 million of net proceeds
was used in June 2002 to partially fund the early extinguishment of $175 million of 8.75% senior subordinated notes due
June 15, 2007.
$400 million 6.75% Senior Notes due March 15, 2011 On September 12, 2005, Devon redeemed the $400 million 6.75%
notes due 2011, using cash on hand. Devon incurred a $51 million premium in conjunction with the early retirement. The
$51 million premium is included in interest expense in the accompanying 2005 statement of operations. The after-tax effect
of the $51 million premium was $34 million.
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interest Expense
Following are the components of interest expense for the years 2005, 2004 and 2003:
Interest based on debt outstanding
Accretion of debt discount, net
Facility and agency fees
Amortization of capitalized loan costs
Capitalized interest
Early retirement premiums
Other
Total interest expense
YEar ENDED DECEMBEr 31,
2005
2004
(IN MIllIONS)
2003
$
$
507
4
2
7
(70)
76
7
533
513
2
2
22
(70)
—
6
475
531
3
1
12
(50)
—
5
502
Effects of Changes in Foreign Currency Exchange rates
Devon had $400 million of 6.75% fixed-rate senior notes payable by one of its Canadian subsidiaries. However, the notes
were denominated in U.S. dollars. Changes in the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the Canadian dollar from the
dates the notes were assumed as part of an acquisition to the date of repayment increased or decreased the expected amount
of Canadian dollars eventually required to repay the notes. Such changes in the Canadian dollar equivalent of the debt and
certain cash and other working capital amounts of Devon’s Canadian subsidiary which are also denominated in U.S. dollars
are required to be included in determining net earnings for the period in which the exchange rate changed. Devon redeemed
these notes on September 12, 2005, and, as a result of changes in the rate of conversion of Canadian dollars to U.S. dollars,
$9 million, $22 million, and $69 million was recorded as a reduction of expense in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.
8. iNCOME taXES
At December 31, 2005, Devon had the following net operating loss carryforwards which are available to reduce future
taxable income in the jurisdiction where the net operating loss was incurred. These carryforwards will result in a future
tax reduction based upon the future tax rate applicable to the taxable income that is ultimately offset by the net operating
loss carryforward.
juriSDiCtiON
U.S. federal
Various U.S. states
Canada
Azerbaijan
YEarS OF
EXpiratiON
2022
2006 - 2022
2008 - 2015
Indefinite
CarrYFOrwarD
aMOuNtS
(IN MIllIONS)
$
$
$
$
50
71
356
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Additionally, at December 31, 2005, Devon had $18 million of U.S. minimum tax credit carryforwards which have no
expiration and are available to reduce future income taxes. The net operating loss and minimum tax credit carryforward
amounts have been recognized for financial purposes to reduce the net deferred tax liability at December 31, 2005.
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The earnings before income taxes and the components of income tax expense (benefit) for the years 2005, 2004 and
2003 were as follows:
YEar ENDED DECEMBEr 31,
Notes
Earnings before income taxes:
U.S
Canada
International
Total
Current income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. federal
Various states
Canada
International
Total current tax expense
Deferred income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. federal
Various states
Canada
International
Total deferred tax expense
$
$
$
2005
3,254
899
399
4,552
864
26
106
242
1,238
213
(18)
217
(28)
384
2004
(IN MIllIONS)
2,264
598
431
3,293
473
10
49
220
752
219
21
149
(34)
355
Total income tax expense
$
1,622
1,107
2003
1,603
603
39
2,245
125
6
(9)
71
193
360
17
(16)
(40)
321
514
Total income tax expense differed from the amounts computed by applying the U.S. federal income tax rate to earnings
before income taxes and cumulative effect of change in accounting principle as a result of the following:
Expected income tax expense based on U.S.
statutory tax rate of 35%
Dividends received deduction
Repatriation of Canadian earnings
United States manufacturing deduction
State income taxes
Taxation on foreign operations
Effect of Canadian tax rate reductions
Other
Total income tax expense
YEar ENDED DECEMBEr 31,
2005
2004
(IN MIllIONS)
2003
$
$
1,593
(6)
28
(25)
6
30
(14)
10
1,622
1,153
(5)
—
—
20
(30)
(36)
5
1,107
786
(5)
—
—
15
(78)
(218)
14
514
During 2005, Devon repatriated $545 million, substantially all of which was Canadian earnings from its Canadian sub-
sidiary, to the U.S. which resulted in a $28 million tax effect.
In October 2004, Congress enacted new tax legislation that creates a new U.S. tax deduction which will be phased in
starting in 2005 for companies with domestic production activities, including oil and gas extraction. This deduction provided
a $25 million tax benefit in 2005.
During 2005, 2004 and 2003, total income tax expense was reduced by the effects of Canadian statutory rate reductions.
As presented in the table above, these rate reductions resulted in $14 million, $36 million and $218 million benefits in 2005,
2004 and 2003, respectively, related to the lower tax rates being applied to deferred tax liabilities outstanding as of the
beginning of the year.
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Notes
The tax effects of temporary differences that gave rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities
at December 31, 2005 and 2004 are presented below:
DECEMBEr 31,
2005
2004
(IN MIllIONS)
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforwards
Minimum tax credit carryforwards
Fair value of derivative financial instruments
Asset retirement obligations
Pension benefit obligation
Other
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment, principally due to nontaxable
business combinations, differences in depreciation, and
the expensing of intangible drilling costs for tax purposes
Chevron Corporation common stock
Long-term debt
Other
Total deferred tax liabilities
Net deferred tax liability
$
148
18
52
271
49
102
640
(5,437)
(247)
(168)
(35)
(5,887)
(5,247)
$
336
29
157
252
52
130
956
(5,366)
(231)
(149)
(10)
(5,756)
(4,800)
As shown in the above table, Devon has recognized $640 million of deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2005. Such
amount includes $148 million from various carryforwards available to offset future income taxes. The carryforwards include
federal net operating loss carryforwards which do not expire until 2022, state net operating loss carryforwards which expire
primarily between 2006 and 2022, Canadian net operating loss carryforwards which expire primarily between 2008 and
2015, and Azerbaijani net operating loss carryforwards and U.S. minimum tax credit carryforwards which have no expira-
tion. The tax benefits of carryforwards are recorded as an asset to the extent that management assesses the utilization of
such carryforwards to be “more likely than not.” When the future utilization of some portion of the carryforwards is deter-
mined not to be “more likely than not,” a valuation allowance is provided to reduce the recorded tax benefits from such
assets.
Devon expects the tax benefits from the net operating loss carryforwards to be utilized between 2006 and 2009. Such
expectation is based upon current estimates of taxable income during this period, considering limitations on the annual
utilization of these benefits as set forth by tax regulations. Significant changes in such estimates caused by variables such
as future oil and gas prices or capital expenditures could alter the timing of the eventual utilization of such carryforwards.
There can be no assurance that Devon will generate any specific level of continuing taxable earnings. However, manage-
ment believes that Devon’s future taxable income will more likely than not be sufficient to utilize substantially all its tax
carryforwards prior to their expiration.
9. StOCkhOlDErS’ EquitY
The authorized capital stock of Devon consists of 800 million shares of common stock, par value $0.10 per share, and
4.5 million shares of preferred stock, par value $1.00 per share. The preferred stock may be issued in one or more series,
and the terms and rights of such stock will be determined by the Board of Directors.
Effective August 17, 1999, Devon issued 1.5 million shares of 6.49% cumulative preferred stock, Series A, to holders of
PennzEnergy 6.49% cumulative preferred stock, Series A. Dividends on the preferred stock are cumulative from the date of
original issue and are payable quarterly, in cash, when declared by the Board of Directors. The preferred stock is redeem-
able at the option of Devon at any time on or after June 2, 2008, in whole or in part, at a redemption price of $100 per
share, plus accrued and unpaid dividends to the redemption date.
Devon’s Board of Directors has designated a certain number of shares of the preferred stock as Series A Junior Par-
ticipating Preferred Stock (the “Series A Junior Preferred Stock”) in connection with the adoption of the shareholder rights
plan described later in this note. On April 25, 2003, the Board increased the designated shares from 2.0 million to 2.9 mil-
lion. At December 31, 2005, there were no shares of Series A Junior Preferred Stock issued or outstanding. The Series A
Junior Preferred Stock is entitled to receive cumulative quarterly dividends per share equal to the greater of $1.00 or 200
times the aggregate per share amount of all dividends (other than stock dividends) declared on common stock since the
immediately preceding quarterly dividend payment date or, with respect to the first payment date, since the first issuance
of Series A Junior Preferred Stock. Holders of the Series A Junior Preferred Stock are entitled to 200 votes per share (subject
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Notes
to adjustment to prevent dilution) on all matters submitted to a vote of the stockholders. The Series A Junior Preferred Stock
is neither redeemable nor convertible. The Series A Junior Preferred Stock ranks prior to the common stock but junior to
all other classes of Preferred Stock.
The following is a summary of the changes in Devon’s common shares outstanding for 2005, 2004 and 2003:
Shares outstanding, beginning of year
Exercise of stock options
Shares repurchased and retired
Grant of restricted stock
Conversion of subsidiary’s preferred stock
Issuance of common stock
Shares outstanding, end of year
2005
2004
(IN MIllIONS)
2003
484
5
(47)
1
—
—
443
472
13
(5)
2
2
—
484
314
10
—
1
—
147
472
On September 27, 2004, Devon announced a stock repurchase program to repurchase up to 50 million shares of its
common stock. During 2004, Devon repurchased 5 million shares at a total cost of $189 million, or $37.78 per share. This
program was completed in 2005, during which Devon repurchased 44.6 million shares at a total cost of $2.1 billion, or
$47.69 per share. The total cost of this program was $2.3 billion, or $46.69 per share.
On August 3, 2005, Devon announced another program to repurchase up to 50 million shares of its common stock.
This second stock repurchase program is planned to extend through 2007. Shares may be purchased from time to time
depending upon market conditions. Devon plans to repurchase shares in the open market and in privately negotiated trans-
actions. This stock repurchase program may be discontinued at any time. During 2005, Devon repurchased 2.2 million
shares at a cost of $134 million, or $60.16 per share, under this program.
At December 31, 2003, a subsidiary of Devon created in the Ocean merger had 38,000 shares of convertible preferred
stock outstanding. In January 2004, these shares of convertible preferred stock were canceled and converted to 2,197,160
shares of Devon common stock pursuant to an automatic conversion feature of the preferred stock. The automatic conver-
sion feature was triggered when the closing price of Devon common stock equaled or exceeded the forced conversion price
of $26.20 for 20 consecutive trading days.
Equity Compensation plans
On June 8, 2005, Devon’s stockholders adopted the 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan which expires on June 8, 2013. This
plan authorizes the compensation committee, which consists of non-management members of Devon’s Board of Directors,
to grant nonqualified and incentive stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, performance units and
performance bonuses to selected employees. The plan also authorizes the grant of nonqualified stock options and restricted
stock awards to directors. A total of 32 million shares of Devon common stock have been reserved for issuance pursuant
to the plan. To calculate shares issued under the plan, options granted represent one share and other awards represent 2.2
shares.
The exercise price of stock options granted under the plans may not be less than the estimated fair market value of the
stock at the date of grant. Options granted under the plans are exercisable during a period established for each grant, which
period may not exceed eight years from the date of grant. In addition, the grantee must pay the exercise price in cash or in
common stock, or a combination thereof, at the time that the option is exercised. Restricted stock awards granted under
the plans are subject to pro rata vesting over at least a three-year period. During this vesting period, the fair value of the
restricted stock awards granted is recognized pro rata as general and administrative expenses.
Devon also has stock option plans that were adopted in 2003, 1997 and 1993 under which stock options and restricted
stock awards were issued to key management and professional employees. Options granted under these plans remain exer-
cisable by the employees owning such options, but no new options or restricted stock awards will be granted under these
plans. Devon also has stock options outstanding that were assumed as part of the acquisitions of Ocean, Mitchell Energy
& Development Corp., Santa Fe Snyder and PennzEnergy.
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Notes
A summary of stock options related to each of these equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2005 is presented
below:
plaN
2005 Plan
2003 Plan
1997 Plan
1993 Plan
Ocean Energy
Mitchell Energy
Santa Fe Snyder
PennzEnergy
Totals
OptiONS OutStaNDiNG
(IN THOUSANDS)
2,640
5,244
5,937
88
1,559
240
69
955
16,732
A summary of the status of Devon’s stock option plans as of December 31, 2003, 2004 and 2005, and changes during
each of the years then ended, is presented below.
OptiONS OutStaNDiNG
OptiONS EXErCiSaBlE
BAlANCE AT DECEmBER 31, 2002
Options granted
Options assumed in the Ocean merger
Options exercised
Options forfeited
BAlANCE AT DECEmBER 31, 2003
Options granted
Options exercised
Options forfeited
BAlANCE AT DECEmBER 31, 2004
Options granted
Options exercised
Options forfeited
NuMBEr
OutStaNDiNG
(IN THOUSANDS)
22,461
3,008
15,852
(9,732)
(899)
30,690
3,176
(13,479)
(612)
19,775
2,705
(5,446)
(302)
wEiGhtED
avEraGE
EXErCiSE
priCE
$ 20.50
$ 26.38
$ 19.84
$ 16.75
$ 26.10
$ 21.76
$ 37.76
$ 19.84
$ 24.96
$ 25.54
$ 65.63
$ 23.02
$ 31.34
NuMBEr
EXErCiSaBlE
(IN THOUSANDS)
wEiGhtED
avEraGE
EXErCiSE
priCE
13,983
$ 20.03
22,920
$ 21.30
13,027
$ 23.27
BAlANCE AT DECEmBER 31, 2005
16,732
$ 32.74
10,915
$ 25.04
The following table summarizes information about Devon’s stock options which were outstanding, and those which
were exercisable, as of December 31, 2005.
OptiONS OutStaNDiNG
OptiONS EXErCiSaBlE
NuMBEr
OutStaNDiNG
(IN THOUSANDS)
wEiGhtED
avEraGE
rEMaiNiNG
liFE
wEiGhtED
avEraGE
EXErCiSE
priCE
NuMBEr
EXErCiSaBlE
(IN THOUSANDS)
3,597
4,153
3,436
2,975
2,571
16,732
4.28 Years
5.33 Years
3.51 Years
4.65 Years
5.65 Years
4.66 Years
$ 17.58
$ 23.83
$ 28.65
$ 39.14
$ 66.41
$ 32.74
3,597
3,631
2,443
1,123
121
10,915
wEiGhtED
avEraGE
EXErCiSE
priCE
$ 17.58
$ 23.94
$ 29.21
$ 38.97
$ 66.45
$ 25.04
raNGE OF EXErCiSE priCES
$ 5.14 - $23.04
$ 23.05 - $26.25
$ 26.43 - $37.39
$ 38.45 - $62.54
$ 66.39 - $68.64
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A summary of restricted stock awards granted under each of these equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2005
is presented below:
Notes
2005
(SHARES IN THOUSANDS, $ IN MIllIONS, ExCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
2004
2003
tOtal
2005 Plan
Shares granted
Aggregate fair value
Weighted average fair value per share
2003 Plan
Shares granted
Aggregate fair value
Weighted average fair value per share
Total
Shares granted
Aggregate fair value
Weighted average fair value per share
Shareholder rights plan
1,274
84
65.98
30
1
45.95
1,304
85
65.51
$
$
$
$
$
$
—
—
—
1,735
66
38.24
1,735
66
38.24
$
$
$
$
—
—
—
1,306
34
26.41
1,306
34
26.41
$
$
$
$
1,274
84
65.98
3,071
101
33.29
4,345
185
42.87
$
$
$
$
$
$
Under Devon’s shareholder rights plan, stockholders have one half of one right for each share of common stock held.
The rights become exercisable and separately transferable ten business days after (a) an announcement that a person has
acquired, or obtained the right to acquire, 15% or more of the voting shares outstanding, or (b) commencement of a tender
or exchange offer that could result in a person owning 15% or more of the voting shares outstanding.
Each right entitles its holder (except a holder who is the acquiring person) to purchase either (a) 1/100 of a share of
Series A Preferred Stock for $185.00, subject to adjustment or, (b) Devon common stock with a value equal to twice the
exercise price of the right, subject to adjustment to prevent dilution. In the event of certain merger or asset sale transactions
with another party or transactions which would increase the equity ownership of a shareholder who then owned 15% or
more of Devon, each Devon right will entitle its holder to purchase securities of the merging or acquiring party with a value
equal to twice the exercise price of the right.
The rights, which have no voting power, expire on August 17, 2009. The rights may be redeemed by Devon for $0.01
per right until the rights become exercisable.
Dividends
Dividends on Devon’s common stock were paid in 2005, 2004 and 2003 at a per share rate of $0.075, $0.05 and $0.025
per quarter, respectively.
10. FiNaNCial iNStruMENtS
The following table presents the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of Devon’s financial instrument assets
(liabilities) at December 31, 2005 and 2004.
Investment in Chevron Corporation common stock
Oil and gas price hedge agreements
Interest rate swap agreements
Embedded option in exchangeable debentures
Long-term debt
2005
2004
CarrYiNG
aMOuNt
Fair
valuE
CarrYiNG
aMOuNt
Fair
valuE
(IN MIllIONS)
$
$
$
$
$
805
—
(22)
(121)
(6,619)
805
—
(22)
(121)
(7,642)
745
(395)
—
(67)
(7,964)
745
(395)
—
(67)
(9,046)
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values of the financial instruments in the above
table. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, accounts receivable and accounts payable
(including income taxes payable and accrued expenses) included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets approx-
imated fair value at December 31, 2005 and 2004.
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Notes
Investment in Chevron Corporation common stock — The fair value of this investment is based on a quoted market
price.
Oil and Gas Price Hedge Agreements — The fair values of the oil and gas price hedges were based on either (a) an inter-
nal discounted cash flow calculation, (b) quotes obtained from the counterparty to the hedge agreement or (c) quotes pro-
vided by brokers.
Interest Rate Swap Agreements — The fair values of the interest rate swaps are based on internal discounted cash flow
calculations, using market quotes of future interest rates, or quotes obtained from counterparties.
Embedded Option in Exchangeable Debentures — The fair value of the embedded option is based on a quote obtained
from a broker.
Long-term Debt — The fair values of the fixed-rate long-term debt are based on quotes obtained from brokers or by
discounting the principal and interest payments at rates available for debt of similar terms and maturity. The fair values of
the floating-rate long-term debt are estimated to approximate the carrying amounts due to the fact that the interest rates
paid on such debt are generally set for periods of three months or less.
interest rate Swaps
Devon has also entered into fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps. Following is a table summarizing the fixed-to-floating
interest rate swaps with the related debt instrument and notional amounts.
DEBt iNStruMENt
2.75% notes due in 2006
6.55% senior notes due 2006
4.375% senior notes due in 2007
NOtiONal aMOuNt
(IN MIllIONS)
$ 500
$ 172 (1)
$ 400
FlOatiNG ratE
LIBOR less 26.8 basis points
Banker’s Acceptance plus 340 basis points
LIBOR plus 40 basis points
(1) Converted from $200 million Canadian dollars at a Canadian-to-U.S. dollar exchange rate of $0.8577 at December 31, 2005.
11. rEtirEMENt plaNS
Devon has various non-contributory defined benefit pension plans, including qualified plans (“Qualified Plans”) and
nonqualified plans (“Supplemental Plans”). The Qualified Plans provide retirement benefits for U.S. and Canadian employ-
ees meeting certain age and service requirements. Benefits for the Qualified Plans are based on the employee’s years of
service and compensation and are funded from assets held in the plans’ trusts.
Devon has a funding policy regarding the Qualified Plans such that it will contribute the amount of funds necessary so
that the Qualified Plans’ assets will be approximately equal to the related accumulated benefit obligation. As of December
31, 2005 and 2004, the fair value of the Qualified Plans’ assets were $533 million and $456 million, respectively, which was
$37 million and $11 million more, respectively, than the related accumulated benefit obligation. The actual amount of con-
tributions required during future periods will depend on investment returns from the plan assets during the same period
as well as changes in long-term interest rates.
The Supplemental Plans provide retirement benefits for certain employees whose benefits under the Qualified Plans
are limited by income tax regulations. The Supplemental Plans’ benefits are based on the employee’s years of service and
compensation. For certain Supplemental Plans, Devon has established trusts to fund these plans’ benefit obligations. The
total values of these trusts were $59 million and $60 million at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively, and are included
in non-current other assets in the consolidated balance sheets. For the remaining Supplemental Plans for which trusts have
not been established, benefits are funded from Devon’s available cash and cash equivalents.
Devon also has defined benefit postretirement plans (“Postretirement Plans”) which provide benefits for substantially
all employees. The Postretirement Plans provide medical and, in some cases, life insurance benefits and are, depending on
the type of plan, either contributory or non-contributory. Benefit obligations for the Postretirement Plans are estimated
based on future cost-sharing changes that are consistent with Devon’s expressed intent to increase, where possible, contri-
butions from future retirees. Devon’s funding policy for the Postretirement Plans is to fund the benefits as they become
payable with available cash and cash equivalents.
Benefit Obligations
In 2005, Devon accelerated the date for actuarial measurement of its pension and postretirement benefit plans’ obliga-
tions from December 31 to November 30. Devon believes the one-month acceleration of the measurement date is a preferred
change as it allows adequate time for Devon management to evaluate and report the actuarial pension and postretirement
measurements, while facilitating the timely preparation of year-end financial statements. The effect of the change on the
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Notes
obligation and assets of the pension and postretirement benefit plans did not have a material cumulative effect on the net
periodic benefit cost or benefit obligation. Accordingly, all amounts reported in the tables below for the year ended Decem-
ber 31, 2005, are based on a measurement date of November 30, 2005, and amounts reported for the year ended December
31, 2004, are based upon a measurement date of December 31, 2004.
The following table presents the plans’ benefit obligations and the weighted-average actuarial assumptions used to cal-
culate such obligations at December 31, 2005 and 2004. The benefit obligation for pension plans represents the projected
benefit obligation, while the benefit obligation for the postretirement benefit plans represents the accumulated benefit obli-
gation. The accumulated benefit obligation differs from the projected benefit obligation in that the former includes no
assumption about future compensation levels. The accumulated benefit obligation for pension plans at December 31, 2005
and 2004 was $607 million and $542 million, respectively.
ChANGE IN BENEfIT OBlIGATION:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year
Service cost
Interest cost
Participant contributions
Amendments
Special termination benefits
Foreign exchange rate changes
Actuarial loss (gain)
Benefits paid
Benefit obligation at end of year
ACTUARIAl ASSUmPTIONS:
Discount rate
Rate of compensation increase
pENSiON
BENEFitS
OthEr
pOStrEtirEMENt
BENEFitS
2005
2004
2005
2004
(IN MIllIONS)
$
$
588
18
34
—
1
—
1
50
(26)
666
512
15
32
—
1
1
2
52
(27)
588
50
1
3
2
—
—
—
6
(8)
54
70
1
3
1
(7)
—
—
(10)
(8)
50
5.72%
4.50%
5.74%
4.50%
5.75%
N/A
5.75%
N/A
Future pension and postretirement obligations are discounted at the end of each year based on the rate at which obli-
gations could be effectively settled, considering the timing of estimated benefit payments. This rate is based on high-qual-
ity bond yields, after allowing for call and default risk. High quality corporate bond yield indices, such as Moody’s Aa, are
considered when selecting the discount rate.
For measurement purposes, a 10% annual rate of increase in the per capita cost of covered health care benefits was
assumed for 2006. The rate was assumed to decrease one percent annually to 5% in the year 2011 and remain at that level
thereafter. A one-percentage-point increase in assumed health care cost trend rates would increase the December 31, 2005
postretirement benefit obligation by $2 million, while a one-percentage-point decrease in the same rate would decrease the
postretirement benefit obligation by $1 million.
plan assets
The following table presents the plans’ assets at December 31, 2005 and 2004.
ChANGE IN PlAN ASSETS:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
Actual return on plan assets
Employer contributions
Participant contributions
Transfer to defined contribution plan
Benefits paid
Foreign exchange rate changes
Fair value of plan assets at end of year
pENSiON
BENEFitS
OthEr
pOStrEtirEMENt
BENEFitS
2005
2004
2005
2004
(IN MIllIONS)
$
$
456
37
65
—
—
(26)
1
533
375
40
70
—
(3)
(27)
1
456
—
—
6
2
—
(8)
—
—
—
—
7
1
—
(8)
—
—
The plan assets for pension benefits in the table above excludes the assets held in trusts for the Supplemental Plans.
However, employer contributions for pension benefits in the table above include $5 million in 2005 and $6 million in 2004
which were transferred from the trusts established for the Supplemental Plans.
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Notes
Devon’s overall investment objective for its retirement plans’ assets is to achieve long-term growth of invested capital
to ensure payments of retirement benefits obligations can be funded when required. To assist in achieving this objective,
Devon has established certain investment strategies, including target allocation percentages and permitted and prohibited
investments, designed to mitigate risks inherent with investing. At December 31, 2005, the target investment allocation for
Devon’s plan assets is 50% U.S. large cap equity securities; 15% U.S. small cap equity securities, equally allocated between
growth and value; 15% international equity securities, equally allocated between growth and value; and 20% debt securities.
Derivatives or other speculative investments considered high-risk are generally prohibited.
The asset allocation for Devon’s retirement plans at December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the target allocation for 2006,
by asset category, follows:
Equity securities
Debt securities
Other
Total
Funded Status
tarGEt
allOCatiON
2006
80%
20%
—
100%
pErCENtaGE OF
plaN aSSEtS at
YEar END
2005
2004
83%
16%
1%
100%
82%
17%
1%
100%
The following table presents the funded status of the plans and the net amounts recognized in the consolidated balance
sheets at December 31, 2005 and 2004.
pENSiON
BENEFitS
OthEr
pOStrEtirEMENt
BENEFitS
2005
2004
2005
2004
(IN MIllIONS)
NET AmOUNTS RECOGNIzED IN CONSOlIDATED BAlANCE
ShEETS:
Fair value of plan assets
Benefit obligations
Funded status
Unrecognized net actuarial loss
Unrecognized prior service cost (benefit)
Net amounts recognized
COmPONENTS Of NET AmOUNTS RECOGNIzED IN ThE
CONSOlIDATED BAlANCE ShEETS:
Prepaid cost
Accrued benefit cost
Intangible asset
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Net amount recognized
$
$
$
$
533
666
(133)
195
6
68
144
(109)
3
30
68
456
588
(132)
155
5
28
98
(96)
4
22
28
—
54
(54)
7
(8)
(55)
—
(55)
—
—
(55)
—
50
(50)
1
(9)
(58)
—
(58)
—
—
(58)
During 2005, the pre-tax change in the minimum pension liability increased (decreased) other comprehensive income
by $(8) million, $61 million and $28 million, respectively.
Certain of Devon’s pension and postretirement plans have a projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets at
December 31, 2005 and 2004. The aggregate benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets for these plans is included
below.
Projected benefit obligation
Fair value of plan assets
$
$
707
518
2005
DECEMBEr 31,
(IN MIllIONS)
2004
626
441
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Notes
Certain of Devon’s pension plans have an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets at December 31, 2005
and 2004. The aggregate accumulated benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets for these plans is included below.
Accumulated benefit obligation
Fair value of plan assets
$
$
111
—
2005
DECEMBEr 31,
(IN MIllIONS)
2004
98
—
The plan assets included in the tables above exclude the Supplemental Plan trusts which had a total value of $59 mil-
lion and $60 million at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
Net periodic Cost
The following table presents the plans’ net periodic benefit cost and the weighted-average actuarial assumptions used
to calculate such cost for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003.
pENSiON BENEFitS
2004
2003
2005
OthEr
pOStrEtirEMENt BENEFitS
2004
2003
2005
COmPONENTS Of NET PERIODIC BENEfIT COST:
Service cost
Interest cost
Expected return on plan assets
Curtailment loss
Termination benefits
Amortization of prior service cost
Recognized net actuarial loss
Net periodic benefit cost
ACTUARIAl ASSUmPTIONS:
Discount rate
Expected return on plan assets
Rate of compensation increase
(IN MIllIONS)
$
$
18
35
(36)
—
—
1
8
26
15
32
(30)
—
1
1
7
26
12
31
(22)
1
—
1
12
35
1
3
—
—
—
(1)
—
3
1
4
—
—
—
(1)
—
4
1
4
—
—
—
—
—
5
5.98%
8.40%
4.50%
6.23%
8.34%
4.88%
6.53%
8.25%
4.88%
6.00%
N/A
N/A
6.25%
N/A
N/A
6.75%
N/A
N/A
The expected rate of return on plan assets was determined by evaluating input from external consultants and econo-
mists as well as long-term inflation assumptions. Devon expects the long-term asset allocation to approximate the targeted
allocation. Therefore, the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is based on the target allocation of investment
types in such assets.
Assumed health care cost trend rates have a significant effect on the amounts reported for the other postretirement
benefit plans. A one-percentage-point change in the assumed health care cost trend rates would affect the total service and
interest cost by less than $1 million.
In December 2003, the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (“the Act”) was signed
into law. The Act introduces a prescription drug benefit under Medicare (“Medicare Part D”) as well as a federal subsidy to
sponsors of retiree health care benefit plans that provide a benefit that is at least actuarially equivalent to Medicare Part D.
In May 2004 the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Staff Position No. 106-2, “Accounting and
Disclosure Requirements Related to the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003” (“FSP
106-2”). If the benefit provided is at least actuarially equivalent to Medicare Part D, FSP 106-2 requires companies to account
for the effect of the subsidy on benefits attributable to past service as an actuarial experience gain that reduces the accu-
mulated postretirement benefit obligation and for benefits attributable to current service as a reduction of the service cost
included in net periodic benefit cost. FSP 106-2 is effective for the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2004. Because
benefits provided to certain participants in the Postretirement Plans will be at least actuarially equivalent to Medicare Part
D, Devon would be entitled to some subsidy. As a result, Devon reduced the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation
at July 1, 2004, by $4 million and the net periodic postretirement benefit cost by $0.2 million for the year ended December
31, 2004. However, Devon made a decision during 2005 to not apply for the subsidy. Therefore, the amounts reported for
2005 do not reflect the impact of any potential subsidy.
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Notes
Expected Cash Flows
Information about the expected cash flows for the pension and other postretirement benefit plans follows:
Employer contributions — 2006
Benefit payments:
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011 - 2015
pENSiON
BENEFitS
$
7
29
$
30
$
32
$
33
$
$
35
$ 213
OthEr
pOStrEtirEMENt
BENEFitS
(IN MIllIONS)
5
5
5
5
5
5
23
Expected employer contributions included in the table above include amounts related to Devon’s Qualified Plans, Sup-
plemental Plans and Postretirement Plans. Of the benefits expected to be paid in 2006, $7 million is expected to be funded
from the trusts established for the Supplemental Plans and $5 million is expected to be funded from Devon’s available cash
and cash equivalents. Expected employer contributions and benefit payments for other postretirement benefits are presented
net of employee contributions.
Other Benefit plans
Devon has incurred certain postemployment benefits to former or inactive employees who are not retirees. These ben-
efits include salary continuance, severance and disability health care and life insurance. The accrued postemployment ben-
efit liability was approximately $5 million at December 31, 2005 and 2004.
Devon has a 401(k) Incentive Savings Plan which covers all domestic employees. At its discretion, Devon may match a
certain percentage of the employees’ contributions to the plan. The matching percentage is determined annually by the
Board of Directors. Devon’s matching contributions to the plan were $12 million, $11 million and $10 million for the years
ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.
Devon has defined contribution pension plans for its Canadian employees. Devon makes a contribution to each employee
which is based upon the employee’s base compensation and classification. Such contributions are subject to maximum
amounts allowed under the Income Tax Act (Canada). Devon also has a savings plan for its Canadian employees. Under the
savings plan, Devon contributes a base percentage amount to all employees and the employee may elect to contribute an
additional percentage amount (up to a maximum amount) which is matched by additional Devon contributions. During
2005, 2004 and 2003, Devon’s combined contributions to the Canadian defined contribution plan and the Canadian savings
plan were $10 million, $9 million and $8 million, respectively.
12. COMMitMENtS aND CONtiNGENCiES
Devon is party to various legal actions arising in the normal course of business. Matters that are probable of unfavor-
able outcome to Devon and which can be reasonably estimated are accrued. Such accruals are based on information known
about the matters, Devon’s estimates of the outcomes of such matters and its experience in contesting, litigating and settling
similar matters. None of the actions are believed by management to involve future amounts that would be material to Dev-
on’s financial position or results of operations after consideration of recorded accruals although actual amounts could differ
materially from management’s estimate.
Environmental Matters
Devon is subject to certain laws and regulations relating to environmental remediation activities associated with past
operations, such as the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”) and similar
state statutes. In response to liabilities associated with these activities, accruals have been established when reasonable
estimates are possible. Such accruals primarily include estimated costs associated with remediation. Devon has not used
discounting in determining its accrued liabilities for environmental remediation, and no material claims for possible recov-
ery from third party insurers or other parties related to environmental costs have been recognized in Devon’s consolidated
financial statements. Devon adjusts the accruals when new remediation responsibilities are discovered and probable costs
become estimable, or when current remediation estimates must be adjusted to reflect new information.
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Notes
Certain of Devon’s subsidiaries acquired in past mergers are involved in matters in which it has been alleged that such
subsidiaries are potentially responsible parties (“PRPs”) under CERCLA or similar state legislation with respect to various
waste disposal areas owned or operated by third parties. As of December 31, 2005, Devon’s consolidated balance sheet
included $4 million of non-current accrued liabilities, reflected in “Other liabilities,” related to these and other environmental
remediation liabilities. Devon does not currently believe there is a reasonable possibility of incurring additional material
costs in excess of the current accruals recognized for such environmental remediation activities. With respect to the sites in
which Devon subsidiaries are PRPs, Devon’s conclusion is based in large part on (i) Devon’s participation in consent decrees
with both other PRPs and the Environmental Protection Agency, which provide for performing the scope of work required
for remediation and contain covenants not to sue as protection to the PRPs, (ii) participation in groups as a de minimis PRP,
and (iii) the availability of other defenses to liability. As a result, Devon’s monetary exposure is not expected to be
material.
royalty Matters
Numerous gas producers and related parties, including Devon, have been named in various lawsuits alleging violation
of the federal False Claims Act. The suits allege that the producers and related parties used below-market prices, improper
deductions, improper measurement techniques and transactions with affiliates which resulted in underpayment of royalties
in connection with natural gas and natural gas liquids produced and sold from federal and Indian owned or controlled
lands. The principal suit in which Devon is a defendant is United States ex rel. Wright v. Chevron USA, Inc. et al. (the “Wright
case”). The suit was originally filed in August 1996 in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, but
was consolidated in October 2000 with the other suits for pre-trial proceedings in the United States District Court for the
District of Wyoming. On July 10, 2003, the District of Wyoming remanded the Wright case back to the Eastern District of
Texas to resume proceedings. Trial is set for February 2007 if the suit continues to advance. Devon believes that it has acted
reasonably, has legitimate and strong defenses to all allegations in the suit, and has paid royalties in good faith. Devon does
not currently believe that it is subject to material exposure in association with this lawsuit and no liability has been recorded
in connection therewith.
Devon has been a defendant in certain private royalty owner litigation filed in Wyoming regarding deductibility of cer-
tain post production costs from royalties payable by Devon. A significant portion of such production is, or will be, trans-
ported through facilities owned by Thunder Creek Gas Services, L.L.C., of which Devon owns a 75% interest. During 2005,
all of the litigation was resolved for amounts immaterial to Devon.
Equatorial Guinea investigation
The SEC has been conducting an inquiry into payments made to the government of Equatorial Guinea, and to officials
and persons affiliated with officials of the government of Equatorial Guinea. On August 9, 2005, Devon received a subpoena
issued by the SEC pursuant to a formal order of investigation. Devon has cooperated fully with the SEC’s previous requests
for information in this inquiry and plans to continue to work with the SEC in connection with its formal investigation.
hurricane Contingencies
Devon maintains a comprehensive insurance program that includes coverage for physical damage to its offshore facilities
caused by hurricanes. Devon’s insurance program also includes substantial business interruption coverage which Devon
expects to utilize to recover costs associated with the suspended production related to hurricanes that struck the Gulf of
Mexico in the third quarter of 2005. Under the terms of the insurance program, Devon is entitled to be reimbursed for the
portion of production suspended longer than forty-five days, subject to upper limits to oil and natural gas prices. Also, the
terms of the insurance include a standard, per-event deductible of $1 million for offshore losses as well as a $15 million
aggregate annual deductible. Based on current estimates of physical damage and the anticipated length of time Devon will
have production suspended, Devon expects its policy settlements will exceed repair costs and deductible amounts. This
expectation is based upon several variables, including the actual amount of time that production is suspended, the actual
prices in effect while production is suspended and the timing of collections of insurance proceeds. Should Devon’s policy
settlements exceed repair costs and deductible amounts, the excess will be recognized as other income in the statement of
operations.
Other Matters
Devon is involved in other various routine legal proceedings incidental to its business. However, to Devon’s knowledge
as of the date of this report, there were no other material pending legal proceedings to which Devon is a party or to which
any of its property is subject.
85
Notes
Commitments
Devon has certain drilling and facility obligations under contractual agreements with third party service providers to
procure drilling rigs and other drilling related services for developmental and exploratory drilling.
Devon has certain firm transportation agreements which represent “ship or pay” arrangements whereby Devon has
committed to ship certain volumes of oil, gas and NGLs for a fixed transportation fee. Devon has entered into these agree-
ments to aid the movement of its gas production to market. Devon expects to have sufficient production to utilize the major-
ity of these transportation services.
Devon leases certain office space and equipment under operating lease arrangements. Total rental expense included in
general and administrative expenses under operating leases, net of sub-lease income, was $35 million, $49 million and $51
million in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.
Devon assumed two offshore platform spar leases through the 2003 Ocean merger. The spars are being used in the
development of the Nansen and Boomvang fields in the Gulf of Mexico. The Boomvang field was divested as part of the
2005 property divestiture program. Therefore, Devon no longer has any obligation under the related Boomvang spar lease.
The Nansen operating lease is for a 20-year term and contains various options whereby Devon may purchase the lessors’
interests in the spar. Total rental expense included in lease operating expenses under both the Nansen and Boomvang
operating leases was $14 million, $17 million and $11 million in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively. Devon has guaranteed
that the Nansen spar will have a residual value at the end of the operating leases equal to at least 10% of the fair value of
the spar at the inception of the lease. The total guaranteed value is $14 million in 2022. However, such amount may be
reduced under the terms of the lease agreement. As a result of the sale of the Boomvang field, Devon is subleasing the
Boomvang Spar. If the sublessee defaults on its obligation, Devon would be required to continue making the lease payments
and any guaranteed payment required at the end of the term.
Devon has a floating, production, storage and offloading facility (“FPSO”) that is being used in the Panyu project off-
shore China and is being leased under operating lease arrangements. This lease expires in September 2009. Devon was also
leasing an FPSO that is being used in the Zafiro field offshore Equatorial Guinea. Devon and the other working interest
owners purchased this FPSO in the fourth quarter of 2005. Total rental expense included in lease operating expenses under
both the China and Equatorial Guinea operating leases was $19 million, $20 million and $6 million in 2005, 2004 and 2003,
respectively.
The following is a schedule by year of future minimum payments for drilling and facility obligations, firm transportation
agreements and leases that have initial or remaining noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year as of December 31, 2005:
YEar ENDiNG DECEMBEr 31,
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Thereafter
Total payments
DrilliNG
aND
FaCilitY
OBliGatiONS
OFFiCE aND
traNSpOrtatiON EquipMENt
FirM
aGrEEMENtS
lEaSES
(IN MIllIONS)
Spar
lEaSES
FpSO
lEaSES
$
$
666
261
180
118
93
—
1,318
102
89
66
52
38
131
478
35
33
28
25
23
53
197
11
11
11
11
11
150
205
7
7
7
6
—
—
27
13. rEDuCtiON OF CarrYiNG valuE OF Oil aND GaS prOpErtiES
Under the full cost method of accounting, the net book value of oil and gas properties, less related deferred income
taxes, may not exceed a calculated “ceiling.” The ceiling limitation is the discounted estimated after-tax future net revenues
from proved oil and gas properties, excluding future cash outflows associated with settling asset retirement obligations
included in the net book value of oil and gas properties, plus the cost of properties not subject to amortization. The ceiling
is determined separately by country. In calculating future net revenues, prices and costs used are those as of the end of the
appropriate quarterly period. These prices are not changed except where different prices are fixed and determinable from
applicable contracts for the remaining term of those contracts, including cash flow hedges in place. We had no such hedges
outstanding at December 31, 2005.
The net book value, less related deferred tax liabilities, is compared to the ceiling on a quarterly and annual basis. Any
excess of the net book value, less related deferred taxes, is written off as an expense. An expense recorded in one period
may not be reversed in a subsequent period even though higher oil and gas prices may have increased the ceiling appli-
cable to the subsequent period.
86
Notes
Under the purchase method of accounting for business combinations, acquired oil and gas properties are recorded at
estimated fair value as of the date of purchase. Devon estimates such fair value using its estimates of future oil, gas and
NGL prices. In contrast, the ceiling calculation dictates that prices in effect as of the last day of the applicable quarter are
held constant indefinitely. Accordingly, the resulting value from the ceiling calculation is not necessarily indicative of the
fair value of the reserves.
During 2005 and 2003, Devon reduced the carrying value of its oil and gas properties due to full cost ceiling limita-
tions, as well as due to unsuccessful exploratory activities. A summary of these reductions and additional discussion is
provided below.
CEIlING TEST REDUCTIONS:
Egypt
Indonesia
Russia
UNSUCCESSfUl ExPlORATORy REDUCTIONS:
Angola
Brazil
Ghana
Other
Total
2005 reductions
YEar ENDED DECEMBEr 31,
2005
2003
GrOSS
NEt OF
taXES
GrOSS
NEt OF
taXES
(IN MIllIONS)
$
$
—
—
—
170
42
—
—
212
—
—
—
119
42
—
—
161
45
4
19
—
11
26
6
111
26
1
9
—
7
26
5
74
Devon’s interests in Angola were acquired through the Ocean Energy acquisition. Devon’s drilling program has been
unsuccessful in Angola, resulting in no proven reserves for the country. After drilling a series of unsuccessful wells in the
fourth quarter of 2005, Devon determined that all of the Angolan capitalized costs should be impaired. Devon has a com-
mitment to drill one well in Angola by the end of August 2006.
Prior to the fourth quarter of 2005, we were capitalizing the costs of previous unsuccessful efforts in Brazil pending
the determination of whether proved reserves would be recorded in Brazil. We have been successful in our drilling efforts
on block BM-C-8 in Brazil, and are currently developing our Polvo project on this block. The ultimate value of the Polvo
project is expected to be in excess of the sum of its related costs, plus the costs of the previous unrelated unsuccessful
efforts in Brazil which were capitalized. However, the Polvo proved reserves will be recorded over a period of time. It is
expected that a small initial portion of the proved reserves ultimately expected at Polvo will be recorded in 2006. Based on
preliminary estimates developed in the fourth quarter of 2005, the value of this initial partial booking of proved reserves
will not be sufficient to offset the sum of the related proportionate Polvo costs plus the costs of the previous unrelated
unsuccessful efforts. Therefore, we determined that the prior unsuccessful costs unrelated to the Polvo project should be
impaired. These costs totaled approximately $42 million. There is no tax benefit related to the Brazilian impairment.
2003 reductions
The Egyptian reduction was primarily due to poor results of a development well that was unsuccessful in the primary
objective. Partially as a result of this well, Devon revised Egyptian proved reserves downward. The Russian reduction was
primarily the result of additional capital costs incurred as well as an increase in operating costs. The Indonesian reduction
was primarily related to an increase in operating costs and a reduction in proved reserves.
Additionally, during 2003, Devon elected to discontinue certain exploratory activities in Ghana, certain properties in
Brazil and other smaller concessions. After meeting the drilling and capital commitments on these properties, Devon deter-
mined that these properties did not meet its internal criteria to justify further investment. Accordingly, Devon recorded a
charge associated with the impairment of these properties.
87
Notes
14. SEGMENt iNFOrMatiON
Devon manages its business by country. As such, Devon identifies its segments based on geographic areas. Devon has
three reportable segments: its operations in the U.S., its operations in Canada, and its international operations outside of
North America. Substantially all of these segments’ operations involve oil and gas producing activities. Certain information
regarding such activities for each segment is included in Note 15.
Following is certain financial information regarding Devon’s segments for 2005, 2004 and 2003. The revenues reported
are all from external customers.
u.S.
CaNaDa
iNtErNatiONal
tOtal
(IN MIllIONS)
$
2,042
1,182
982
4,206
10,856
3,056
1,213
17,167
1,736
2,986
320
467
2,994
8,664
17,167
$
$
$
$
1,062
3,929
484
1,780
7,255
710
273
1,336
1,137
141
25
245
224
—
86
—
(176)
4,001
3,254
890
195
1,085
2,169
10
2,159
5,877
2,581
17
9,657
925
2,971
261
12
2,008
3,480
9,657
353
1,814
196
12
2,375
498
6
6
570
14
16
59
309
(1)
8
—
(9)
1,476
899
106
217
323
576
—
576
2,399
68
—
3,449
273
—
37
18
403
2,718
3,449
1,063
41
7
—
1,111
137
56
—
324
5
3
(13)
—
(1)
—
212
(11)
712
399
242
(28)
214
185
—
185
19,132
5,705
1,230
30,273
2,934
5,957
618
497
5,405
14,862
30,273
2,478
5,784
687
1,792
10,741
1,345
335
1,342
2,031
160
44
291
533
(2)
94
212
(196)
6,189
4,552
1,238
384
1,622
2,930
10
2,920
$
$
2,095
1,657
338
4,090
AS Of DECEmBER 31, 2005:
Current assets
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation,
depletion and amortization
Goodwill
Other assets
Total assets
Current liabilities
Long-term debt
Asset retirement obligation, long-term
Other liabilities
Deferred income taxes
Stockholders’ equity
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
yEAR ENDED DECEmBER 31, 2005:
Revenues:
Oil sales
Gas sales
NGL sales
Marketing and midstream revenues
Total revenues
Expenses and other income, net:
Lease operating expenses
Production taxes
Marketing and midstream operating costs and expenses
Depreciation, depletion and amortization of oil and
gas properties
Depreciation and amortization of non-oil and gas properties
Accretion of asset retirement obligation
General and administrative expenses
Interest expense
Effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments
Reduction of carrying value of oil and gas properties
Other income, net
Total expenses and other income, net
Earnings before income tax expense
Income tax expense (benefit):
Current
Deferred
Total income tax expense
Net earnings
Preferred stock dividends
Net earnings applicable to common stockholders
Capital expenditures
88
AS Of DECEmBER 31, 2004:
Current assets
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation,
depletion and amortization
Goodwill
Other assets
Total assets
Current liabilities
Long-term debt
Asset retirement obligation, long-term
Other liabilities
Deferred income taxes
Stockholders’ equity
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
yEAR ENDED DECEmBER 31, 2004:
Revenues:
Oil sales
Gas sales
NGL sales
Marketing and midstream revenues
Total revenues
Expenses and other income, net:
Lease operating expenses
Production taxes
Marketing and midstream operating costs and expenses
Depreciation, depletion and amortization of oil and gas properties
Depreciation and amortization of non-oil and gas properties
Accretion of asset retirement obligation
General and administrative expenses
Interest expense
Effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments
Other income, net
Total expenses and other income, net
Earnings before income tax expense
Income tax expense (benefit):
Current
Deferred
Total income tax expense
Net earnings
Preferred stock dividends
Net earnings applicable to common stockholders
Capital expenditures
Notes
u.S.
CaNaDa
iNtErNatiONal
tOtal
(IN MIllIONS)
$
2,196
1,109
567
3,872
11,011
3,061
1,123
17,391
1,933
3,496
412
400
2,853
8,297
17,391
976
3,261
405
1,688
6,330
714
220
1,333
1,242
130
27
221
197
—
63
(81)
4,066
2,264
483
240
723
1,541
10
1,531
1,785
$
$
$
$
$
$
5,741
2,508
19
9,377
800
3,535
250
21
1,805
2,966
9,377
299
1,437
143
13
1,892
438
5
6
522
14
15
56
278
(22)
(1)
(17)
1,294
598
49
149
198
400
—
400
975
2,594
68
28
3,257
367
—
31
17
431
2,411
3,257
927
34
6
—
967
128
30
—
377
5
2
—
—
(1)
—
(5)
536
431
220
(34)
186
245
—
245
19,346
5,637
1,170
30,025
3,100
7,031
693
438
5,089
13,674
30,025
2,202
4,732
554
1,701
9,189
1,280
255
1,339
2,141
149
44
277
475
(23)
62
(103)
5,896
3,293
752
355
1,107
2,186
10
2,176
343
3,103
89
Notes
yEAR ENDED DECEmBER 31, 2003:
Revenues:
Oil sales
Gas sales
NGL sales
Marketing and midstream revenues
Total revenues
Expenses and other income, net:
Lease operating expenses
Production taxes
Marketing and midstream operating costs and expenses
Depreciation, depletion and amortization of oil and gas properties
Depreciation and amortization of non-oil and gas properties
Accretion of asset retirement obligation
General and administrative expenses
Expenses related to mergers
Reduction in carrying value of oil and gas properties
Interest expense
Effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments
Other income, net
Total expenses and other income, net
Earnings before income tax expense (benefit) and
cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
Income tax expense (benefit):
Current
Deferred
Total income tax expense (benefit)
Earnings before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
Net earnings
Preferred stock dividends
Net earnings applicable to common stockholders
u.S.
CaNaDa
iNtErNatiONal
tOtal
(IN MIllIONS)
$
$
861
2,652
289
1,443
5,245
617
194
1,165
1,084
111
22
252
7
—
211
—
(2)
(19)
3,642
1,603
131
377
508
1,095
11
1,106
10
1,096
318
1,222
114
17
1,671
392
3
9
389
10
13
43
—
—
285
(69)
1
(8)
1,068
409
23
4
—
436
69
7
—
195
4
1
12
—
111
6
—
—
(8)
397
1,588
3,897
407
1,460
7,352
1,078
204
1,174
1,668
125
36
307
7
111
502
(69)
(1)
(35)
5,107
603
39
2,245
(9)
(16)
(25)
628
5
633
—
633
71
(40)
31
8
—
8
—
8
193
321
514
1,731
16
1,747
10
1,737
Capital expenditures
$
1,579
704
304
2,587
15. SupplEMENtal iNFOrMatiON ON Oil aND GaS OpEratiONS (uNauDitED)
The following supplemental unaudited information regarding the oil and gas activities of Devon is presented pursuant
to the disclosure requirements promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission and SFAS No. 69, Disclosures About
Oil and Gas Producing Activities.
Costs incurred
The following tables reflect the costs incurred in oil and gas property acquisition, exploration, and development activ-
ities:
tOtal
YEar ENDED DECEMBEr 31,
2005
54
—
349
349
931
2,805
4,139
$
$
2004
(IN MIllIONS)
38
—
141
141
735
1,938
2,852
2003
4,343
1,063
87
1,150
714
1,864
8,071
Property acquisition costs:
Proved properties
Unproved properties — business combinations
Unproved properties — other acquisitions
Total unproved properties
Exploration costs
Development costs
Costs incurred
90
Property acquisition costs:
Proved properties
Unproved properties — business combinations
Unproved properties — other acquisitions
Total unproved properties
Exploration costs
Development costs
Costs incurred
Property acquisition costs:
Proved properties
Unproved properties — business combinations
Unproved properties — other acquisitions
Total unproved properties
Exploration costs
Development costs
Costs incurred
Property acquisition costs:
Proved properties
Unproved properties — business combinations
Unproved properties — other acquisitions
Total unproved properties
Exploration costs
Development costs
Costs incurred
Notes
DOMEStiC
YEar ENDED DECEMBEr 31,
2005
5
—
106
106
422
1,597
2,130
2004
(IN MIllIONS)
27
—
75
75
335
1,163
1,600
2003
2,697
551
48
599
343
1,193
4,832
CaNaDa
YEar ENDED DECEMBEr 31,
2005
49
—
239
239
361
1,020
1,669
2004
(IN MIllIONS)
2003
11
—
52
52
272
625
960
26
—
39
39
214
491
770
iNtErNatiONal
YEar ENDED DECEMBEr 31,
2005
2004
(IN MIllIONS)
—
—
4
4
148
188
340
—
—
14
14
128
150
292
2003
1,620
512
—
512
157
180
2,469
$
$
$
$
$
$
Pursuant to the full cost method of accounting, Devon capitalizes certain of its general and administrative expenses
which are related to property acquisition, exploration and development activities. Such capitalized expenses, which are
included in the costs shown in the preceding tables, were $189 million, $172 million and $140 million in the years 2005,
2004 and 2003, respectively. Also, Devon capitalizes interest costs incurred and attributable to unproved oil and gas properties
and major development projects of oil and gas properties. Capitalized interest expenses, which are included in the costs
shown in the preceding tables, were $70 million, $70 million and $50 million in the years 2005, 2004 and 2003,
respectively.
results of Operations for Oil and Gas producing activities
The following tables include revenues and expenses associated directly with Devon’s oil and gas producing activities,
including general and administrative expenses directly related to such producing activities. They do not include any alloca-
tion of Devon’s interest costs or general corporate overhead and, therefore, are not necessarily indicative of the contribution
to net earnings of Devon’s oil and gas operations. Income tax expense has been calculated by applying statutory income
tax rates to oil, gas and NGL sales after deducting costs, including depreciation, depletion and amortization and after giving
effect to permanent differences.
91
Notes
Oil, gas and NGL sales
Production and operating expenses
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
Accretion of asset retirement obligation
General and administrative expenses directly related to
oil and gas producing activities
Reduction of carrying value of oil and gas properties
Income tax expense
Results of operations for oil and gas producing activities
Depreciation, depletion and amortization per equivalent
barrel of production
Oil, gas and NGL sales
Production and operating expenses
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
Accretion of asset retirement obligation
General and administrative expenses directly related to oil
and gas producing activities
Income tax expense
Results of operations for oil and gas producing activities
Depreciation, depletion and amortization per equivalent
barrel of production
Oil, gas and NGL sales
Production and operating expenses
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
Accretion of asset retirement obligation
General and administrative expenses directly related to oil
and gas producing activities
Income tax expense
Results of operations for oil and gas producing activities
Depreciation, depletion and amortization per equivalent
barrel of production
Oil, gas and NGL sales
Production and operating expenses
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
Accretion of asset retirement obligation
General and administrative expenses directly related to oil
and gas producing activities
Reduction of carrying value of oil and gas properties
Income tax expense
Results of operations for oil and gas producing activities
Depreciation, depletion and amortization per equivalent
barrel of production
92
tOtal
YEar ENDED DECEMBEr 31,
2005
2004
(IN MIllIONS, ExCEPT PER
EqUIvAlENT BARREl AMOUNTS)
2003
8,949
(1,680)
(2,031)
(44)
(43)
(212)
(1,806)
3,133
7,488
(1,535)
(2,141)
(44)
(38)
—
(1,288)
2,442
5,892
(1,282)
(1,668)
(36)
(48)
(111)
(895)
1,852
8.99
8.54
7.33
DOMEStiC
YEar ENDED DECEMBEr 31,
2005
2004
(IN MIllIONS, ExCEPT PER
EqUIvAlENT BARREl AMOUNTS)
2003
5,475
(983)
(1,137)
(25)
(23)
(1,166)
2,141
4,642
(934)
(1,242)
(27)
(22)
(827)
1,590
3,802
(811)
(1,084)
(22)
(27)
(775)
1,083
8.35
8.23
7.42
CaNaDa
YEar ENDED DECEMBEr 31,
2005
2004
(IN MIllIONS, ExCEPT PER
EqUIvAlENT BARREl AMOUNTS)
2003
2,363
(504)
(570)
(16)
(20)
(426)
827
9.20
1,879
(443)
(522)
(15)
(16)
(275)
608
8.00
1,654
(395)
(388)
(13)
(15)
(89)
754
6.17
iNtErNatiONal
YEar ENDED DECEMBEr 31,
2005
2004
(IN MIllIONS, ExCEPT PER
EqUIvAlENT BARREl AMOUNTS)
2003
1,111
(193)
(324)
(3)
—
(212)
(214)
165
967
(158)
(377)
(2)
—
—
(186)
244
436
(76)
(196)
(1)
(6)
(111)
(31)
15
11.61
10.88
10.52
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Notes
quantities of Oil and Gas reserves
Set forth below is a summary of the reserves which were evaluated, either by preparation or audit, by independent
petroleum consultants for each of the years ended 2005, 2004 and 2003.
Domestic
Canada
International
Total
2005
2004
2003
prEparED
auDitED
prEparED
auDitED
prEparED
auDitED
9%
46%
98%
31%
79%
26%
—
54%
16%
22%
98%
28%
61%
—
—
35%
33%
28%
98%
42%
37%
—
—
21%
“Prepared” reserves are those estimates of quantities of reserves which were prepared by an independent petroleum
consultant. “Audited” reserves are those quantities of revenues which were estimated by Devon employees and audited by
an independent petroleum consultant. An audit is an examination of a company’s proved oil and gas reserves and net cash
flow by an independent petroleum consultant that is conducted for the purpose of expressing an opinion as to whether
such estimates, in aggregate, are reasonable and have been estimated and presented in conformity with generally accepted
petroleum engineering and evaluation principles.
The domestic reserves were evaluated by the independent petroleum consultants of LaRoche Petroleum Consultants,
Ltd. and Ryder Scott Company, L.P. in each of the years presented. The Canadian reserves were evaluated by the indepen-
dent petroleum consultants of AJM Petroleum Consultants in each of the years presented. The International reserves were
evaluated by the independent petroleum consultants of Ryder Scott Company, L.P. in each of the years presented.
Set forth below is a summary of the changes in the net quantities of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids
reserves for each of the three years ended December 31, 2005.
Proved reserves as of December 31, 2002
Revisions due to prices
Revisions other than price
Extensions and discoveries
Purchase of reserves
Production
Sale of reserves
Proved reserves as of December 31, 2003
Revisions due to prices
Revisions other than price
Extensions and discoveries
Purchase of reserves
Production
Sale of reserves
Proved reserves as of December 31, 2004
Revisions due to prices
Revisions other than price
Extensions and discoveries
Purchase of reserves
Production
Sale of reserves
Proved reserves as of December 31, 2005
Proved developed reserves as of:
December 31, 2002
December 31, 2003
December 31, 2004
December 31, 2005
Oil
(MMBBlS)
GaS
(BCF)
tOtal
Natural
GaS
liquiDS
(MMBBlS)
tOtal
(MMBOE)
444
(4)
(5)
29
262
(62)
(3)
661
(84)
19
78
1
(78)
(1)
596
(16)
22
167
2
(64)
(58)
649
260
408
411
363
5,836
64
(73)
834
1,650
(863)
(132)
7,316
39
30
988
14
(891)
(2)
7,494
78
(3)
1,220
10
(827)
(676)
7,296
192
2
(2)
20
19
(22)
—
209
1
21
25
—
(24)
—
232
4
16
30
—
(24)
(12)
246
4,618
5,980
6,219
6,111
150
179
204
216
1,609
8
(19)
188
556
(228)
(25)
2,089
(76)
45
268
3
(251)
(1)
2,077
1
38
401
4
(226)
(183)
2,112
1,180
1,584
1,652
1,599
93
Notes
Proved reserves as of December 31, 2002
Revisions due to prices
Revisions other than price
Extensions and discoveries
Purchase of reserves
Production
Sale of reserves
Proved reserves as of December 31, 2003
Revisions due to prices
Revisions other than price
Extensions and discoveries
Purchase of reserves
Production
Sale of reserves
Proved reserves as of December 31, 2004
Revisions due to prices
Revisions other than price
Extensions and discoveries
Purchase of reserves
Production
Sale of reserves
Proved reserves as of December 31, 2005
Proved developed reserves as of:
December 31, 2002
December 31, 2003
December 31, 2004
December 31, 2005
Proved reserves as of December 31, 2002
Revisions due to prices
Revisions other than price
Extensions and discoveries
Purchase of reserves
Production
Sale of reserves
Proved reserves as of December 31, 2003
Revisions due to prices
Revisions other than price
Extensions and discoveries
Purchase of reserves
Production
Sale of reserves
Proved reserves as of December 31, 2004
Revisions due to prices
Revisions other than price
Extensions and discoveries
Purchase of reserves
Production
Sale of reserves
Proved reserves as of December 31, 2005
Proved developed reserves as of:
December 31, 2002
December 31, 2003
December 31, 2004
December 31, 2005
94
Oil
(MMBBlS)
GaS
(BCF)
DOMEStiC
Natural
GaS
liquiDS
(MMBBlS)
tOtal
(MMBOE)
147
3
(9)
12
92
(31)
(2)
212
5
2
16
—
(31)
(1)
203
6
2
16
—
(25)
(29)
173
3,552
93
(36)
510
1,474
(589)
(120)
4,884
8
62
578
8
(602)
(2)
4,936
58
238
793
—
(555)
(306)
5,164
146
3
(4)
14
19
(17)
—
161
1
23
16
—
(19)
—
182
3
19
20
—
(18)
(9)
197
135
171
168
149
2,802
3,935
4,105
4,343
117
136
161
175
885
21
(19)
111
357
(146)
(22)
1,187
8
35
129
1
(151)
(1)
1,208
19
61
169
—
(136)
(89)
1,232
719
964
1,014
1,049
Oil
(MMBBlS)
GaS
(BCF)
CaNaDa
Natural
GaS
liquiDS
(MMBBlS)
tOtal
(MMBOE)
149
1
(5)
16
2
(14)
(1)
148
(43)
5
50
1
(14)
—
147
—
2
144
2
(13)
(29)
253
2,284
(28)
(5)
324
1
(267)
(12)
2,297
32
(46)
410
6
(279)
—
2,420
22
(242)
427
10
(261)
(370)
2,006
46
(1)
2
6
—
(5)
—
48
—
(2)
9
—
(5)
—
50
1
(3)
10
—
(6)
(3)
49
576
(5)
(4)
76
2
(63)
(3)
579
(38)
(5)
127
2
(65)
—
600
4
(41)
225
4
(62)
(94)
636
119
123
123
103
1,816
1,964
2,043
1,708
33
43
43
41
455
493
507
429
Notes
iNtErNatiONal
Oil
(MMBBlS)
148
(8)
9
1
168
(17)
—
301
(46)
12
12
—
(33)
—
246
(22)
18
7
—
(26)
—
223
6
114
120
111
GaS
(BCF)
—
(1)
(32)
—
175
(7)
—
135
(1)
14
—
—
(10)
—
138
(2)
1
—
—
(11)
—
126
—
81
71
60
Natural
GaS
liquiDS
(MMBBlS)
tOtal
(MMBOE)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
148
(8)
4
1
197
(19)
—
323
(46)
15
12
—
(35)
—
269
(22)
18
7
—
(28)
—
244
6
127
131
121
Proved reserves as of December 31, 2002
Revisions due to prices
Revisions other than price
Extensions and discoveries
Purchase of reserves
Production
Sale of reserves
Proved reserves as of December 31, 2003
Revisions due to prices
Revisions other than price
Extensions and discoveries
Purchase of reserves
Production
Sale of reserves
Proved reserves as of December 31, 2004
Revisions due to prices
Revisions other than price
Extensions and discoveries
Purchase of reserves
Production
Sale of reserves
Proved reserves as of December 31, 2005
Proved developed reserves as of:
December 31, 2002
December 31, 2003
December 31, 2004
December 31, 2005
The preceding International quantities of reserves are attributable to production sharing contracts with various foreign
governments.
Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows
The accompanying tables reflect the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows relating to Devon’s inter-
est in proved reserves:
Future cash inflows
Future costs:
Development
Production
Future income tax expense
Future net cash flows
10% discount to reflect timing of cash flows
Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows
Future cash inflows
Future costs:
Development
Production
Future income tax expense
Future net cash flows
10% discount to reflect timing of cash flows
Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows
2005
tOtal
DECEMBEr 31,
2004
(IN MIllIONS)
2003
$
94,648
67,035
60,562
(5,852)
(23,840)
(22,007)
42,949
(19,375)
23,574
$
(4,250)
(18,395)
(14,241)
30,149
(14,064)
16,085
2005
DOMEStiC
DECEMBEr 31,
2004
(IN MIllIONS)
(3,693)
(16,232)
(12,078)
28,559
(12,638)
15,921
2003
$
55,954
39,214
36,602
(2,954)
(14,882)
(13,061)
25,057
(11,781)
13,276
$
(2,208)
(12,093)
(7,989)
16,924
(7,550)
9,374
(2,028)
(10,788)
(6,848)
16,938
(7,435)
9,503
95
Notes
Future cash inflows
Future costs:
Development
Production
Future income tax expense
Future net cash flows
10% discount to reflect timing of cash flows
Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows
Future cash inflows
Future costs:
Development
Production
Future income tax expense
Future net cash flows
10% discount to reflect timing of cash flows
Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows
2005
CaNaDa
DECEMBEr 31,
2004
(IN MIllIONS)
2003
$
26,277
18,483
15,517
(1,984)
(6,344)
(5,986)
11,963
(5,332)
6,631
$
(1,353)
(4,285)
(4,200)
8,645
(4,764)
3,881
2005
iNtErNatiONal
DECEMBEr 31,
2004
(IN MIllIONS)
(1,051)
(3,585)
(3,316)
7,565
(3,442)
4,123
2003
$
12,417
9,338
8,443
(914)
(2,614)
(2,960)
5,929
(2,262)
3,667
$
(689)
(2,017)
(2,052)
4,580
(1,750)
2,830
(614)
(1,859)
(1,914)
4,056
(1,761)
2,295
Future cash inflows are computed by applying year-end prices (averaging $45.50 per barrel of oil, $7.84 per Mcf of gas
and $32.46 per barrel of natural gas liquids at December 31, 2005) to the year-end quantities of proved reserves, except
in those instances where fixed and determinable price changes are provided by contractual arrangements in existence at
year-end.
Future development and production costs are computed by estimating the expenditures to be incurred in developing
and producing proved oil and gas reserves at the end of the year, based on year-end costs and assuming continuation of
existing economic conditions. Of the $5.9 billion of future development costs, $1.3 billion, $0.9 billion and $0.6 billion are
estimated to be spent in 2006, 2007 and 2008, respectively.
Future development costs include not only development costs, but also future dismantlement, abandonment and reha-
bilitation costs. Included as part of the $5.9 billion of future development costs are $1.2 billion of future dismantlement,
abandonment and rehabilitation costs.
Future production costs include general and administrative expenses directly related to oil and gas producing activities.
Future income tax expenses are computed by applying the appropriate statutory tax rates to the future pre-tax net cash
flows relating to proved reserves, net of the tax basis of the properties involved. The future income tax expenses give effect
to permanent differences and tax credits, but do not reflect the impact of future operations.
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Notes
Changes relating to the Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows
Principal changes in the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows attributable to Devon’s proved
reserves are as follows:
Beginning balance
Oil, gas and NGL sales, net of production costs
Net changes in prices and production costs
Extensions, discoveries, and improved recovery, net of
future development costs
Purchase of reserves, net of future development costs
Development costs incurred during the period which reduced
future development costs
Revisions of quantity estimates
Sales of reserves in place
Accretion of discount
Net change in income taxes
Other, primarily changes in timing and foreign exchange rates
Ending balance
YEar ENDED DECEMBEr 31,
2005
2004
(IN MIllIONS)
2003
$
16,085
(7,226)
11,787
6,200
68
768
(788)
(2,936)
2,343
(4,692)
1,965
23,574
$
15,921
(5,915)
2,749
3,103
32
684
(1,132)
(13)
2,265
(1,782)
173
16,085
10,365
(4,562)
2,645
2,218
5,763
1,022
(728)
(307)
1,531
(2,305)
279
15,921
16. SupplEMENtal quartErlY FiNaNCial iNFOrMatiON (uNauDitED)
Following is a summary of the unaudited interim results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2005 and
2004.
Oil, gas and NGL sales
Total revenues
Net earnings
Net earnings per common share:
Basic
Diluted
Oil, gas and NGL sales
Total revenues
Net earnings
Net earnings per common share:
Basic
Diluted
FirSt
quartEr
SECOND
quartEr
2005
thirD
quartEr
FOurth
quartEr
Full
YEar
(IN MIllIONS, ExCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
1,935
2,351
563
1.17
1.14
2,079
2,468
653
1.40
1.38
2,299
2,704
744
1.66
1.63
2,636
3,218
970
2.18
2.14
8,949
10,741
2,930
6.38
6.26
FirSt
quartEr
SECOND
quartEr
2004
thirD
quartEr
FOurth
quartEr
Full
YEar
(IN MIllIONS, ExCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
1,821
2,238
494
1.03
1.00
1,842
2,219
502
1.04
1.01
1,859
2,267
517
1.06
1.03
1,966
2,465
673
1.38
1.35
7,488
9,189
2,186
4.51
4.38
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
The fourth quarter of 2005 includes a $212 million reduction of carrying value of oil and gas properties and a $14 mil-
lion income tax benefit due to a statutory rate reduction in Canada. The after-tax effect of the reduction of carrying value
was $161 million, or $0.36 per share. The per share effect of the rate reduction tax benefit was $0.03.
The second and fourth quarters of 2004 include a $28 million and $8 million income tax benefit, respectively, due to
statutory rate reductions of Canadian tax rates. The per share effect of these tax benefits were $0.06 and $0.01 in the second
and fourth quarters of 2004, respectively.
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Non-Gaap Financial Measures
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission requires public companies such as Devon to reconcile Non-
GAAP (GAAP refers to generally accepted accounting principles) financial measures to related GAAP measures.
Devon believes that using net debt, defined as debt less cash, short-term investments, and the market value of Chevron
common stock, for the calculation of “net debt to adjusted capitalization” provides a better measure than using debt. Devon
believes that because cash and short-term investments can be used to repay indebtedness, netting cash and short-term
investments against debt provides a clearer picture of the future demands on cash to repay debt. Included in Devon’s
indebtedness are debentures exchangeable into 14.2 million shares of Chevron common stock owned outright by Devon.
Since the Chevron common stock is held by Devon exclusively to satisfy the related debt obligation, Devon believes deduct-
ing the market value of the stock provides a clearer picture of future demands on cash to repay debt. This methodology is
also utilized by various lenders, rating agencies and securities analysts as a measure of Devon’s indebtedness.
rECONCiliatiON tO Gaap iNFOrMatiON
2005
YEar ENDED DECEMBEr 31,
2003
2004
2002
2001
NET DEBT
Total debt (GAAP)
Adjustments:
Cash and short-term investments
Investment in Chevron Corporation
common stock, at fair value
Net Debt (Non-GAAP)
TOTAl CAPITAlIzATION
Total debt
Stockholders’ equity
Total Capitalization (GAAP)
ADjUSTED CAPITAlIzATION
Net debt
Stockholders’ equity
Adjusted Capitalization (Non-GAAP)
(IN MIllIONS)
$
6,619
7,964
8,918
7,562
6,589
(2,286)
(2,119)
(1,273)
(292)
(183)
(805)
3,528
(745)
5,100
(613)
7,032
(472)
6,798
(636)
5,770
6,619
14,862
21,481
7,964
13,674
21,638
8,918
11,056
19,974
7,562
4,653
12,215
6,589
3,259
9,848
$
$
$
$
$
3,528
14,862
18,390
5,100
13,674
18,774
7,032
11,056
18,088
6,798
4,653
11,451
5,770
3,259
9,029
Drill-bit capital is defined as costs incurred less proved acquisition costs, unproved acquisition costs resulting from
business combinations, and the net difference of accrued future asset retirement costs less actual cash retirement expendi-
tures. Drill-bit capital is a non-GAAP measure. Management believes drill-bit capital is relevant because it provides additional
insight into costs associated with current year drilling, facilities and unproved acreage acquisitions unrelated to business
combinations. It should be noted that the actual costs of reserves added through the company’s drilling program will differ,
sometimes significantly, from the direct comparison of capital spent and reserves added in any given period due to the tim-
ing of capital expenditures and reserve bookings. This methodology is also utilized by certain securities analysts as a mea-
sure of Devon’s performance.
2005
YEar ENDED DECEMBEr 31,
2003
2004
2002
2001
DRIll-BIT CAPITAl
Costs Incurred (GAAP)
Less:
Proven acquisition costs
Unproven acquisition costs resulting
from business combinations
Accrued asset retirement costs (1)
Plus: Actual retirement expenditures (1)
Drill-bit capital (Non-GAAP)
(IN MIllIONS)
$
4,139
2,852
8,071
3,764
5,951
54
38
4,209
1,538
3,055
—
113
41
—
51
42
$
4,013
2,805
1,063
182
37
2,654
639
—
—
1,587
1,460
—
—
1,436
(1) Effective January 1, 2003, Devon adopted SFAS No. 143. Prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 143, asset retirement costs were included in costs incurred when expenditures for such costs were made.
Pursuant to the adoption of SFAS No. 143, such costs are now included in costs incurred when a legal obligation for incurring such costs has occurred.
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risk Factors to Forward-looking Estimates
The forward-looking estimates beginning on page 47 are based on management’s examination of historical operating
trends, the information which was used to prepare the December 31, 2005, reserve reports and other data in Devon’s pos-
session or available from third parties. Devon cautions that its future oil, natural gas and NGL production, revenues and
expenses are subject to all of the risks and uncertainties normally incident to the exploration for and development, produc-
tion and sale of oil, gas and NGLs. These risks include, but are not limited to, price volatility, inflation or lack of availability
of goods and services, environmental risks, drilling risks, regulatory changes, the uncertainty inherent in estimating future
oil and gas production or reserves, and other risks as outlined below. The production, transportation, processing and mar-
keting of oil, natural gas and NGLs are complex processes which are subject to disruption due to transportation and pro-
cessing availability, mechanical failure, human error, meteorological events including, but not limited to, hurricanes, and
numerous other factors.
price volatility
Prices for oil, natural gas and NGLs are determined primarily by prevailing market conditions. Market conditions for
these products are influenced by regional and worldwide economic conditions, weather and other local market conditions.
These factors are beyond Devon’s control and are difficult to predict. In addition to volatility in general, oil, gas and NGL
prices may vary considerably due to differences between regional markets, differing quality of oil produced (i.e., sweet
crude versus heavy or sour crude), differing Btu contents of gas produced, transportation availability and costs and demand
for the various products derived from oil, natural gas and NGLs. Substantially all of Devon’s revenues are attributable to
sales, processing and transportation of these three commodities. Consequently, Devon’s financial results and resources are
highly influenced by price volatility.
Oil, Gas, and NGl production
Estimates for future production of oil, natural gas and NGLs are based on the assumption that market demand and
prices for oil, gas and NGLs will continue at levels that allow for profitable production of these products. There can be no
assurance of such stability. Most of Devon’s Canadian production of oil, natural gas and NGLs is subject to government
royalties that fluctuate with prices. Thus, price fluctuations can affect reported production. Also, Devon’s international pro-
duction of oil, natural gas and NGLs is governed by payout agreements with the governments of the countries in which
Devon operates. If the payout under these agreements is attained earlier than projected, Devon’s net production and proved
reserves in such areas could be reduced.
Marketing and Midstream
Estimates for future processing and transport of oil, natural gas and NGLs are based on the assumption that market
demand and prices for oil, gas and NGLs will continue at levels that allow for profitable processing and transport of these
products. There can be no assurance of such stability. Additionally, Devon cautions that its future marketing and midstream
revenues and expenses are subject to all of the risks and uncertainties normally incident to the marketing and midstream
business. These risks include, but are not limited to, price volatility, environmental risks, regulatory changes, the uncertainty
inherent in estimating future processing volumes and pipeline throughput, cost of goods and services and other risks as
outlined herein.
Foreign Exchange
Also, the financial results of Devon’s foreign operations are subject to currency exchange rate risks. Unless otherwise
noted, all of the dollar amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars. Amounts related to Canadian operations have been converted
to U.S. dollars using a projected average 2006 exchange rate of $0.87 U.S. dollar to $1.00 Canadian dollar. The actual 2006
exchange rate may vary materially from this estimate. Such variations could have a material effect on our forward-looking
estimates.
property acquisitions and Dispositions
Although Devon has completed several major property acquisitions and dispositions in recent years, these transactions
are opportunity driven. Thus, the forward-looking estimates provided exclude the financial and operating effects of poten-
tial property acquisitions or divestitures during the year 2006.
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risk Factors to Forward-looking Estimates
Geographic reporting areas for 2006
The estimates of production, average price differentials compared to industry benchmarks and capital expenditures are
provided separately for each of the following geographic areas:
the United States Onshore;
the United States Offshore, which encompasses all oil and gas properties in the Gulf of Mexico;
•
•
• Canada; and
• International, which encompasses all oil and gas properties that lie outside of the United States and Canada.
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Directors
John W. Nichols, 91, is a co-founder
of Devon. He was named chairman
emeritus in 1999. Nichols was chair-
man of the board of directors from the
time Devon began operations in 1971
until 1999. He is a founding partner
of Blackwood & Nichols Co., which
put together the first public oil and
gas drilling fund ever registered with the Securities and Ex-
change Commission. Nichols is a non-practicing Certified
Public Accountant.
Peter J. Fluor, 58, joined the board
of directors in 2003. Fluor previously
served as a director of Ocean Energy
Inc. from 1980 to 2003. He has been
chairman and chief executive officer of
Texas Crude Energy Inc., a private oil
and gas company, since January 2001.
From 1997 through 2000, Fluor was
president and chief executive officer of Texas Crude Energy
Inc. He also serves on the board of Cooper Cameron Corp.
and serves as lead independent director of Fluor Corp.
J. Larry Nichols, 63, is a co-founder of
Devon. He was named chairman of the
board of directors in 2000 and serves
as chairman of the Dividend Commit-
tee. He has been a director since 1971.
Nichols served as president from 1976
until 2003 and has served as chief
executive officer since 1980. Nichols
serves as a director of Baker Hughes Inc. He also serves as a
director of several trade associations that are relevant to the
conduct of the company’s business. Nichols has a Bachelor
of Science degree in geology from Princeton University and
a law degree from the University of Michigan.
Thomas F. Ferguson, 69, joined the
board of directors in 1982 and serves
as chairman of the Audit Committee.
Ferguson retired in 2005 from his po-
sition of managing director of United
Gulf Management Ltd., a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Kuwait Investment Proj-
ects Co. KSC. He has represented Ku-
wait Investment Projects Co. on the boards of various com-
panies in which it invests, including Baltic Transit Bank in
Latvia and Tunis International Bank in Tunisia. Ferguson is
a Canadian qualified Certified General Accountant and was
formerly employed by the Economist Intelligence Unit of
London as a financial consultant.
David M. Gavrin, 71, joined the board
of directors in 1979 and serves as lead
director and chairman of the Compen-
sation Committee. Gavrin has been a
private investor since 1989 and is cur-
rently a director and chairman of the
board of MetBank Holding Corp. He
is also a director of Arthur J. Gavrin
Foundation Inc. From 1978 to 1988, he was a general part-
ner of Windcrest Partners, a private investment partnership
in New York City. For 14 years prior to that, he was an of-
ficer of Drexel Burnham Lambert Inc.
John A. Hill, 64, joined the board of
directors in 2000 following Devon’s
merger with Santa Fe Snyder Corp. He
is chairman of the Governance Com-
mittee. Hill has been with First Reserve
Corp., an oil and gas investment man-
agement company, since 1983 and is
currently its vice chairman and manag-
ing director. Prior to creating First Reserve Corp., Hill was
president and chief executive officer of several investment
banking and asset management companies and served as
the deputy administrator of the Federal Energy Admin-
istration during the Ford Administration. Hill is chairman
of the board of trustees of the Putnam Funds in Boston, a
trustee of Sarah Lawrence College and a director of Trans-
Montaigne Inc. and various companies controlled by First
Reserve Corp.
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Directors
Robert L. Howard, 69, joined the
board of directors in 2003 and serves
as chairman of the Reserves Commit-
tee. Howard previously served as a di-
rector of Ocean Energy Inc. He retired
in 1995 from his position as vice presi-
dent of Domestic Operations, Explora-
tion and Production, of Shell Oil Co.
Howard is also a director of Southwestern Energy Co. and
McDermott International Inc.
William J. Johnson, 71, joined the
board of directors in 1999. Johnson
has been a private consultant in the
oil and gas industry for more than six
years. He is president and a director of
JonLoc Inc., an oil and gas company of
which he and his family are the only
stockholders. Johnson has served as a
director of Tesoro Petroleum Corp. since 1996. From 1991 to
1994, Johnson was president, chief operating officer and a
director of Apache Corp.
Michael M. Kanovsky, 57, joined the
board of directors in 1998. Kanovsky
was a co-founder of Northstar Energy
Corp., acquired by Devon in 1998, and
served on Northstar’s board of direc-
tors from 1982 to 1998. He is president
of Sky Energy Corp. and serves as a
director of Kinwest Energy Corp. and
North American Oil Sands Corp., all privately held energy
corporations. Kanovsky also currently serves as a director of
several publicly traded companies, including Accrete Ener-
gy Inc., ARC Resources Ltd., Bonavista Petroleum Ltd., Pure
Technologies Ltd. and TransAlta Corp.
J. Todd Mitchell, 47, joined the board
of directors in 2002. Mitchell previous-
ly served on the board of directors of
Mitchell Energy & Development Corp.
from 1993 to 2002. He has served as
president of GPM Inc., a family-owned
investment company, since 1998. Mitch-
ell has also served as president of Do-
lomite Resources Inc., a privately owned mineral exploration
and investments company, since 1987, and as chairman of
Rock Solid Images, a privately-owned seismic data analysis
software company, since 1998.
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Senior
Officers
John Richels, 55, was elected presi-
dent of Devon in 2004. He previously
served as a senior vice president of
Devon and president and chief execu-
tive officer of Devon’s Canadian sub-
sidiary. Richels joined Devon through
its 1998 acquisition of Canadian-based
Northstar Energy Corp., where he held
the position of executive vice president and chief financial
officer from 1996 to 1998 and served on the board of direc-
tors from 1993 to 1996. Prior to joining Northstar, Richels
was managing partner, chief operating partner and a mem-
ber of the executive committee of the Canadian based na-
tional law firm, Bennett Jones. Richels previously served as
a director of a number of publicly traded companies and
is former vice-chairman of the board of governors of the
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers. He holds a
bachelor’s degree in economics from York University and a
law degree from the University of Windsor. While employed
by Bennett Jones in the 1980s, Richels served as general
counsel of the XV Olympic Winter Games Organizing Com-
mittee in Calgary.
Stephen J. Hadden, 51, was named
senior vice president, Exploration and
Production, in 2004. Prior to joining
Devon, Hadden was with Texaco, now
Chevron Corporation. He joined that
company as a field engineer in 1977
and subsequently held a series of en-
gineering and management positions
with increasing responsibility in the United States. His ten-
ure with Texaco included assignments as assistant to the
president of Texaco Exploration and Production; division
manager for the Bakersfield Producing Division; and as-
sistant to the chairman of the board of Texaco, where he
assisted executive management with the oversight of the
company’s worldwide business in more than 140 countries.
He also served as vice president of Texaco Exploration and
Production, which included responsibility for the company’s
western region, and then served as vice president of the Cal-
ifornia Business Unit. In 2002, he became an independent
consultant. Hadden holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical
engineering from Pennsylvania State University.
Senior Officers
Marian J. Moon, 55, was elected to
the position of senior vice president,
Administration, in 1999. Moon is re-
sponsible for Human Resources, Office
Administration, Business Information
and Technology, Corporate Resources
and Corporate Governance. Moon has
been with Devon for 21 years serving
in various capacities, including manager of Corporate Fi-
nance and corporate secretary. Prior to joining Devon, Moon
was employed for 11 years by Amarex Inc., an Oklahoma
City-based oil and natural gas production and exploration
firm. Her last position with Amarex was as treasurer. Moon
is a member of the Society of Corporate Secretaries & Gov-
ernance Professionals. She is a graduate of Valparaiso Uni-
versity.
Darryl G. Smette, 58, was elected to
the position of senior vice president,
Marketing and Midstream, in 1999.
Smette previously held the position
of vice president, Marketing and Ad-
ministrative Planning, since 1989. He
joined Devon in 1986 as manager of
Gas Marketing. His marketing back-
ground includes 15 years with Energy Reserves Group/BHP
Petroleum (Americas) Inc., where he last served as director
of Marketing. Smette is also an oil and gas industry instruc-
tor, approved by the University of Texas Department of Con-
tinuing Education. Smette is a member of the Oklahoma In-
dependent Producers Association, Natural Gas Association
of Oklahoma and the American Gas Association. He holds
an undergraduate degree from Minot State University and a
master’s degree from Wichita State University.
Brian J. Jennings, 45, was elected to
the position of senior vice president,
Corporate Finance and Development,
and chief financial officer in 2004. He
served as senior vice president, Corpo-
rate Finance and Development, from
2001 to March 2004. Jennings joined
Devon in 2000 as vice president of Cor-
porate Finance. Prior to joining Devon, Jennings was a man-
aging director in the Energy Investment Banking Group of
PaineWebber Inc. He began his banking career at Kidder,
Peabody in 1989 before moving to Lehman Brothers in 1992
and later to PaineWebber in 1997. Jennings specialized in
providing strategic advisory and corporate finance services
to public and private companies in the exploration and pro-
duction and oilfield service sectors. He started his energy
career with ARCO International Oil & Gas, a subsidiary of
Atlantic Richfield Co. Jennings received his Bachelor of Sci-
ence degree in petroleum engineering from the University
of Texas at Austin and his Master of Business Administration
degree from the University of Chicago’s Graduate School of
Business.
Duke R. Ligon, 64, was elected to the
position of senior vice president and
general counsel in 1999. Ligon had
previously joined Devon as vice presi-
dent and general counsel in 1997. In
addition to Ligon’s primary role of
managing Devon’s corporate
legal
matters (including litigation), he has
direct involvement with Devon’s governmental affairs and
its merger and acquisition activities. Prior to joining Devon,
Ligon practiced energy law for 12 years and last served as a
partner at the law firm of Mayer, Brown & Platt (now Mayer,
Brown, Rowe & Maw) in New York City. In addition, he was
a senior vice president and managing director for invest-
ment banking at Bankers Trust Co. in New York City for 10
years. Ligon also served for three years in various positions
with the U.S. Departments of the Interior and Treasury as
well as the Department of Energy. Ligon holds an under-
graduate degree in chemistry from Westminster College and
a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law.
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Glossary
Bitumen / A viscous, tar-like oil that requires
nonconventional production methods such as
mining or steam-assisted gravity drainage.
Block / Refers to a contiguous leasehold po-
sition. In federal offshore waters, a block is
typically 5,000 acres.
British thermal unit (Btu) / A measure of heat
value. An Mcf of natural gas is roughly equal
to one million Btu.
Coalbed natural gas / An unconventional
gas resource that is present in certain coal
deposits.
Deep water / In offshore areas, water depths
of greater than 600 feet.
Delineation well / A well drilled just outside
the proved area of an oil or gas reservoir in
an attempt to extend the known boundaries
of the reservoir.
Development well / A well drilled within the
area of an oil or gas reservoir known to be
productive. Development wells are relatively
low risk.
Dry hole / A well found to be incapable of
producing oil or gas in sufficient quantities to
justify completion.
Exploitation / Various methods of optimizing
oil and gas production or establishing addi-
tional reserves from producing properties
through additional drilling or the application
of new technology.
Exploratory well / A well drilled in an un-
proved area, either to find a new oil or gas
reservoir or to extend a known reservoir.
Sometimes referred to as a wildcat.
Field / A geographical area under which one
or more oil or gas reservoirs lie.
Floating production, storage and offloading
unit (FPSO) / A moored tanker-type vessel
used to develop an offshore oil field. Oil is
stored within the FPSO until offloaded to a
tanker for transportation to a terminal or re-
finery.
Formation / An identifiable layer of rocks
named after the geographical location of its
first discovery and dominant rock type.
Fracture, refracture / The process of apply-
ing hydraulic pressure to an oil or gas bearing
geological formation to crack the formation
and stimulate the release of oil and gas.
Gross acres / The total number of acres in
which one owns a working interest.
Hedge / A financial contract entered into to
manage commodity price risk.
Increased density/infill / A well drilled in ad-
dition to the number of wells permitted under
initial spacing regulations, used to enhance
or accelerate recovery, or prevent the loss of
proved reserves.
Independent producer / A non-integrated oil
and gas producer with no refining or retail
marketing operations.
Lease / A legal contract that specifies the
terms of the business relationship between an
energy company and a landowner or mineral
rights holder on a particular tract.
London Inter Bank Offering Rate (LIBOR) /
An average of the interest rate on dollar-de-
nominated deposits, also known as Eurodol-
lars, traded between banks in London.
Natural gas liquids (NGLs) / Liquid hydrocar-
bons that are extracted and separated from
the natural gas stream. NGL products include
ethane, propane, butane and natural gasoline.
Net acres / Gross acres multiplied by one’s
fractional working interest in the property.
New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) /
The world’s largest physical commodity fu-
tures exchange. The prices quoted for oil, gas
and other commodity transactions on the ex-
change are the basis for prices paid through-
out the world.
Oil sands / A complex mixture of sand, wa-
ter and clay trapping very heavy oil known
as bitumen.
Pilot program / A small-scale test project used
to assess the viability of a concept prior to
committing significant capital to a large-scale
project.
Production / Natural resources, such as oil or
gas, taken out of the ground.
Gross production / Total production before
deducting royalties.
Net production / Gross production, minus
royalties, multiplied by one’s fractional work-
ing interest.
Prospect / An area designated for the poten-
tial drilling of development or exploratory
wells.
Proved reserves / Estimates of oil, gas and
NGL quantities thought to be recoverable from
known reservoirs under existing economic
and operating conditions.
Recavitate / The process of applying pressure
surges on the coal formation at the bottom of
a well in order to increase fracturing, enlarge
the bottomhole cavity and thereby increase
gas production.
Recompletion / The modification of an exist-
ing well for the purpose of producing oil or
gas from a different producing formation.
Reservoir / A rock formation or trap contain-
ing oil and/or natural gas.
Royalty / The owner’s share of the value of
minerals (oil and gas) produced on the prop-
erty.
Seismic / A tool for identifying underground
accumulations of oil or gas by sending energy
waves or sound waves into the earth and re-
cording the wave reflections. Results indicate
the type, size, shape and depth of subsurface
rock formations. 2-D seismic provides two-di-
mensional information while 3-D creates three
dimensional pictures. 4-C, or four-component,
seismic utilizes measurement and interpreta-
tion of shear wave data. 4-C seismic improves
the resolution of seismic images below shal-
low gas deposits.
Steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) / A
method of extracting bitumen from oil sands.
Steam is injected under ground, softening the
bitumen and allowing it to flow to the sur-
face.
Undeveloped acreage / Lease acreage on
which wells have not been drilled or complet-
ed to a point that would permit the production
of commercial quantities of oil or gas.
Unit / A contiguous parcel of land deemed to
cover one or more common reservoirs, as de-
termined by state or federal regulations. Unit
interest owners generally share proportion-
ately in costs and revenues.
Waterflood / A method of increasing oil
recoveries from an existing reservoir. Water
is injected through a special “water injection
well” into an oil producing formation to force
additional oil out of the reservoir rock and
into nearby oil wells.
Working interest / The cost-bearing owner-
ship share of an oil or gas lease.
Workover / The process of conducting reme-
dial work, such as cleaning out a well bore, to
increase or restore production.
VOLUME ACRONYMS
Bbl / A standard oil measurement that equals
one barrel (42 U.S. gallons).
MBbl / One thousand barrels
MMBbl / One million barrels
Mcf / A standard measurement unit for vol-
umes of natural gas that equals one thousand
cubic feet.
MMcf / One million cubic feet
Bcf / One billion cubic feet
MMcfd / Millions of cubic feet of gas per day
Boe / A method of equating oil, gas and natu-
ral gas liquids. Gas is converted to oil based
on its relative energy content at the rate of
six Mcf of gas to one barrel of oil. NGLs are
converted based upon volume: one barrel of
natural gas liquids equals one barrel of oil.
MBoe / One thousand barrels of oil equiva-
lent
MMBoe / One million barrels of oil equiva-
lent
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Common Stock Trading Data
2004
QuARTeR
First
Second
third
Fourth
HIGH
LOw
LAST
TOTAL VOLuMe
$ 30.56
$ 33.75
25.88
28.68
29.08
195,907,400
33.00
183,259,600
$ 37.90
31.61
35.51
189,934,000
$ 41.64
34.55
39.03
196,976,100
2005
QuARTeR
First
Second
third
Fourth
HIGH
LOw
LAST
TOTAL VOLuMe
$ 49.42
$ 52.31
$ 70.35
$ 69.79
36.48
40.60
50.75
54.01
47.75
50.68
68.64
62.54
195,070,400
222,165,200
184,169,700
246,835,700
Investor Information
Annual Meeting
our annual shareholders’ meeting
will be held at 8 a.m. Central time
on Wednesday, June 7, 2006, on the
third Floor of the Chase tower,
100 north Broadway, oklahoma
City, oK.
Independent Auditors
KpMg LLp
oklahoma City, oK
Stock Trading Data
Devon energy Corporation’s
common stock is traded on the
new york Stock exchange (symbol:
Dvn). there are approximately
17,000 shareholders of record.
Corporate Headquarters
Devon energy Corporation
20 north Broadway
oklahoma City, oK 73102-8260
Telephone: (405) 235-3611
Fax: (405) 552-4550
Permian, Mid-Continent,
Rocky Mountains and
Marketing and Midstream
Operations
Devon energy Corporation
20 north Broadway
oklahoma City, oK 73102-8260
Telephone: (405) 235-3611
Fax: (405) 552-4550
Gulf, Gulf Coast and
International Operations
Devon energy Corporation
Devon energy tower
1200 Smith Street
Houston, tX 77002-4313
Telephone: (713) 286-5700
Canadian Operations
Devon Canada Corporation
2000, 400 - 3rd avenue S.W.
Calgary, alberta t2p 4H2
Telephone: (403) 232-7100
Royalty Owner Assistance
Telephone: (405) 228-4800
E-mail: DevonrevenueHotline@
dvn.com
Scott Coody
Senior investor relations analyst
Telephone: (405) 552-4735
E-mail: scott.coody@dvn.com
MeDia:
Brian engel
Manager, public affairs
Telephone: (405) 228-7750
E-mail: brian.engel@dvn.com
Chip Minty
Senior external Communications
Specialist
Telephone: (405) 228-8647
E-mail: chip.minty@dvn.com
Publications
a copy of Devon’s annual report
to the Securities and exchange
Commission (Form 10-K) and
other publications are available
at no charge upon request. Direct
requests to:
Judy roberts
telephone: (405) 552-4570
Fax: (405) 552-7818
E-mail: judy.roberts@dvn.com
Shareholder Assistance
For information about transfer or
exchange of shares, dividends,
address changes, account
consolidation, multiple mailings,
lost certificates and Form 1099:
american Stock transfer & trust
Company
59 Maiden Lane
new york, ny 10038
Toll free: (866) 627-2675
www.amstock.com
Company Contacts
vince White, vice president
Communications and investor
relations
Telephone: (405) 552-4505
E-mail: vince.white@dvn.com
inveStor reLationS:
Zack Hager
Manager, investor relations
Telephone: (405) 552-4526
E-mail: zack.hager@dvn.com
Shea Snyder
Supervisor, investor relations
Telephone: (405) 552-4782
E-mail: shea.snyder@dvn.com
Forward-Looking Statements / this annual report includes “forward-looking statements” as defined by the Securities and exchange Commission.
Such statements are those concerning Devon’s plans, expectations and objectives for future operations including reserve potential and exploration
target size. these statements address future financial position, business strategy, future capital expenditures, projected oil and gas production and
future costs. Devon believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable. However, important risk factors
could cause actual results to differ materially from the company’s expectations. a discussion of these risk factors can be found on page 99 of this
report. Further information is available in the company’s Form 10-K and other publicly available reports, which are available free of charge on the
company’s website, www.devonenergy.com, or will be furnished upon request to the company.
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