UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-K
(Mark One)
(cid:3)(cid:3) ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018
or
(cid:4)(cid:4) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File Number 001-32318
DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
333 West Sheridan Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
(Address of principal executive offices)
73-1567067
(I.R.S. Employer identification No.)
73102-5015
(Zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(405) 235-3611
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Common stock, par value $0.10 per share
Name of each exchange on which registered
The New York Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes (cid:3) No (cid:4)
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes (cid:4) No (cid:3)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has
been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes (cid:3) No (cid:4)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant
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to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to submit such files). Yes (cid:3) No (cid:4)
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§ 229.405 of this chapter) is not
contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by
reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. (cid:3)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting
company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and
“emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for
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complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. (cid:6)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes (cid:4) No (cid:3)
The aggregate market value of the voting common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of June 29, 2018 was approximately
$22.5 billion, based upon the closing price of $43.96 per share as reported by the New York Stock Exchange on such date. On February 6, 2019,
438.3 million shares of common stock were outstanding.
Portions of Registrant’s definitive Proxy Statement relating to Registrant’s 2019 annual meeting of stockholders have been incorporated by
reference in Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION
FORM 10-K
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Items 1 and 2. Business and Properties
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
PART I
PART II
Item 5. Market for Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity
Securities
Item 6. Selected Financial Data
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
Item 9B. Other Information
PART III
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Item 11. Executive Compensation
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder
Matters
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
Item 16. Form 10-K Summary
Signatures
PART IV
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DEFINITIONS
Unless the context otherwise indicates, references to “us,” “we,” “our,” “ours,” “Devon,” the “Company” and
“Registrant” refer to Devon Energy Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries. All monetary values, other than
per unit and per share amounts, are stated in millions of U.S. dollars unless otherwise specified. In addition, the
following are other abbreviations and definitions of certain terms used within this Annual Report on Form 10-K:
“2009 Plan” means the Devon Energy Corporation 2009 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended and restated.
“2015 Plan” means the Devon Energy Corporation 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan.
“2017 Plan” means the Devon Energy Corporation 2017 Long-Term Incentive Plan.
“2012 Senior Credit Facility” means Devon’s syndicated unsecured revolving line of credit, effective as of
October 24, 2012.
“2018 Senior Credit Facility” means Devon’s syndicated unsecured revolving line of credit, effective as of
October 5, 2018.
“ASC” means Accounting Standards Codification.
“ASR” means an accelerated share-repurchase transaction with a financial institution to repurchase Devon’s
common stock.
“ASU” means Accounting Standards Update.
“Bbl” or “Bbls” means barrel or barrels.
“Bcf” means billion cubic feet.
“BLM” means the United States Bureau of Land Management.
“Boe” means barrel of oil equivalent. Gas proved reserves and production are converted to Boe, at the
pressure and temperature base standard of each respective state in which the gas is produced, at the rate of six
Mcf of gas per Bbl of oil, based upon the approximate relative energy content of gas and oil. Bitumen and
NGL proved reserves and production are converted to Boe on a one-to-one basis with oil.
“Btu” means British thermal units, a measure of heating value.
“Canada” means the division of Devon encompassing oil and gas properties located in Canada. All dollar
amounts associated with Canada are in U.S. dollars, unless stated otherwise.
“Canadian Plan” means Devon Canada Corporation Incentive Savings Plan.
“DD&A” means depreciation, depletion and amortization expenses.
“Devon Financing” means Devon Financing Company, L.L.C.
“Devon Plan” means Devon Energy Corporation Incentive Savings Plan.
“EnLink” means EnLink Midstream Partners, LP, a master limited partnership.
“EPA” means the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
“FASB” means Financial Accounting Standards Board.
“Federal Funds Rate” means the interest rate at which depository institutions lend balances at the Federal
Reserve to other depository institutions overnight.
“G&A” means general and administrative expenses.
“GAAP” means U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
“General Partner” means EnLink Midstream, LLC, the indirect general partner entity of EnLink, and, unless
the context otherwise indicates, EnLink Midstream Manager, LLC, the managing member of EnLink
Midstream, LLC.
“Inside FERC” refers to the publication Inside F.E.R.C.’s Gas Market Report.
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“LIBOR” means London Interbank Offered Rate.
“LOE” means lease operating expenses.
“MBbls” means thousand barrels.
“MBoe” means thousand Boe.
“Mcf” means thousand cubic feet.
“MMBbls” means million barrels.
“MMBoe” means million Boe.
“MMBtu” means million Btu.
“MMcf” means million cubic feet.
“N/M” means not meaningful.
“NGL” or “NGLs” means natural gas liquids.
“NYMEX” means New York Mercantile Exchange.
“NYSE” means New York Stock Exchange.
“OPEC” means Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.
“OPIS” means Oil Price Information Service.
“PHMSA” means United States Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety
Administration.
“SEC” means United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
“Standardized measure” means the present value of after-tax future net revenues discounted at 10% per
annum.
“S&P 500 Index” means Standard and Poor’s 500 index.
“Tax Reform Legislation” means Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
“TSR” means total shareholder return.
“Upstream operations” means upstream revenues minus production expenses.
“U.S.” means United States of America.
“WTI” means West Texas Intermediate.
“/Bbl” means per barrel.
“/d” means per day.
“/MMBtu” means per MMBtu.
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INFORMATION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report includes “forward-looking statements” as defined by the SEC. Such statements include those
concerning strategic plans, our expectations and objectives for future operations, as well as other future events or
conditions, and are often identified by use of the words and phrases “expects,” “believes,” “will,” “would,” “could,”
“continue,” “may,” “aims,” “likely to be,” “intends,” “forecasts,” “projections,” “estimates,” “plans,”
“expectations,” “targets,” “opportunities,” “potential,” “anticipates,” “outlook” and other similar terminology. All
statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this report that address activities, events or
developments that Devon expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking
statements. Such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are
beyond our control. Consequently, actual future results could differ materially from our expectations due to a
number of factors, including, but not limited to:
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the volatility of oil, gas and NGL prices;
uncertainties inherent in estimating oil, gas and NGL reserves;
the extent to which we are successful in acquiring and discovering additional reserves;
the uncertainties, costs and risks involved in our operations, including as a result of employee
misconduct;
regulatory restrictions, compliance costs and other risks relating to governmental regulation, including
with respect to environmental matters;
risks related to regulatory, social and market efforts to address climate change;
risks related to our hedging activities;
counterparty credit risks;
risks relating to our indebtedness;
cyberattack risks;
our limited control over third parties who operate some of our oil and gas properties;
midstream capacity constraints and potential interruptions in production;
the extent to which insurance covers any losses we may experience;
competition for assets, materials, people and capital;
our ability to successfully complete mergers, acquisitions and divestitures; and
any of the other risks and uncertainties discussed in this report.
All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to Devon, or persons acting on its
behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above. We assume no duty to update or
revise our forward-looking statements based on new information, future events or otherwise.
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Items 1 and 2. Business and Properties
General
PART I
A Delaware corporation formed in 1971 and publicly held since 1988, Devon (NYSE: DVN) is an
independent energy company engaged primarily in the exploration, development and production of oil, natural gas
and NGLs. Our operations are concentrated in various North American onshore areas in the U.S. and Canada. In
July 2018, we exited the midstream business by divesting our aggregate ownership interests in EnLink and the
General Partner.
Our principal and administrative offices are located at 333 West Sheridan, Oklahoma City, OK 73102-5015
(telephone 405-235-3611). As of December 31, 2018, Devon and its consolidated subsidiaries had approximately
2,900 employees.
Devon files or furnishes annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on
Form 8-K, as well as any amendments to these reports, with the SEC. Through our website, www.devonenergy.com,
we make available electronic copies of the documents we file or furnish to the SEC, the charters of the committees
of our Board of Directors and other documents related to our corporate governance. The corporate governance
documents available on our website include our Code of Ethics for Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer
and Chief Accounting Officer, and any amendments to and waivers from any provision of that Code will also be
posted on our website. Access to these electronic filings is available free of charge as soon as reasonably practicable
after filing or furnishing them to the SEC. Printed copies of our committee charters or other governance documents
and filings can be requested by writing to our corporate secretary at the address on the cover of this report. Reports
filed with the SEC are also made available on its website at www.sec.gov.
Our Strategy
Our business strategy is focused on delivering a consistently competitive shareholder return among our peer
group. Because the business of exploring for, developing and producing oil and natural gas is capital intensive,
delivering sustainable capital efficient cash flow growth is a key tenant to our success. While our cash flow is highly
dependent on volatile and uncertain commodity prices, we pursue our strategy throughout all commodity price
cycles with three fundamental principles.
A premier, sustainable portfolio of assets – As discussed in the next section of this Annual Report, we own a
portfolio of assets located in the United States and Alberta, Canada. We strive to own premier assets capable of
generating cash flows in excess of our capital and operating requirements, as well as competitive rates of return. We
also desire to own a portfolio of assets that can provide a production growth platform extending many years into the
future. Because of the strength of oil prices relative to natural gas, we have been positioning our portfolio to be more
heavily weighted to U.S. oil assets in recent years.
During 2018, we made significant progress in our transition to a U.S. oil company. We sold our midstream
business and certain non-core upstream assets, generating nearly $5 billion in proceeds. In February 2019, we
announced our intent to separate our Canadian business and our Barnett Shale assets from the Company. After these
separations, we expect our oil production growth, price realizations and field-level margins will all improve, as we
sharpen our focus on four core U.S. oil plays located in the Delaware Basin, STACK, Eagle Ford and Rockies.
Superior execution – As we pursue cash flow growth, we continually work to optimize the efficiency of our
capital programs and production operations, with an underlying objective of reducing absolute and per unit costs and
enhancing our returns. We also strive to leverage our culture of health, safety and environmental stewardship in all
aspects of our business.
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Throughout 2018, we continued to achieve efficiency gains in various aspects of our business. Our initial
production rates from new wells continued to improve in our four core U.S. oil plays and have exceeded the average
of the top 40 U.S. producers since 2015 by more than 40%. We continued to improve cycle times, incorporate
production optimization strategies and other cost reduction initiatives, driving down breakeven costs across our
portfolio of assets.
As we focus on a more streamlined portfolio of U.S. oil assets, we are aggressively pursuing an improved cost
structure with $780 million of annual costs savings expected by 2021. We expect to realize about 70% of the
annualized savings by the end of 2019. Our retained U.S. oil business is expected to realize $300 million of annual
well cost savings by 2021, as we increase our focus on development drilling, reduce our facility costs and optimize
well spacing in the STACK. Additionally, we will streamline and align our workforce with our go-forward business,
which should result in $300 million of annual cost savings by the end of the three-year period. As we continue
deleveraging, we expect to reduce annual interest costs by $130 million. Finally, we have plans to reduce our annual
production expenses by $50 million over the next three years.
Financial strength and flexibility – Commodity prices are uncertain and volatile, so we strive to maintain a
strong balance sheet, as well as adequate liquidity and financial flexibility, in order to operate competitively in all
commodity price cycles. Our capital allocation decisions are made with attention to these financial stewardship
principles, as well as the priorities of funding our core operations, protecting our investment-grade credit ratings,
and paying and growing our shareholder dividend.
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During 2018, we reduced our consolidated debt by 40%, primarily from our divestitures. We also raised our
quarterly dividend 33% and began a $4 billion share repurchase program. As we dispose of our Canadian and
Barnett Shale assets in 2019, we expect to use the proceeds to reduce debt further and repurchase additional
common shares. As a result of our planned dispositions, our Board of Directors has increased our share repurchase
program to $5 billion in February 2019 and raised our quarterly dividend 12.5% to $0.09 per share.
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Oil and Gas Properties
Property Profiles
Key summary data from each of our areas of operation as of and for the year ended December 31, 2018 are
detailed in the map below. Notes 22 and 23 to the financial statements included in “Item 8. Financial Statements and
Supplementary Data” of this report contain additional information on our segments and geographical areas.
Heavy Oil
(cid:131) 117 MBoe/d (99% liquids)
(cid:131) 22% of production
(cid:131) 410 MMBoe of proved reserves
(cid:131) 21% of proved reserves
(cid:131) 75 gross wells drilled
STACK
(cid:131) 125 MBoe/d (55% liquids)
(cid:131) 24% of production
(cid:131) 432 MMBoe of proved reserves
(cid:131) 22% of proved reserves
(cid:131) 243 gross wells drilled
Eagle Ford
(cid:131) 54 MBoe/d (76% liquids)
(cid:131) 10% of production
(cid:131) 53 MMBoe of proved reserves
(cid:131) 3% of proved reserves
(cid:131) 62 gross wells drilled
Rockies Oil
(cid:131) 17 MBoe/d (87% liquids)
(cid:131) 3% of production
(cid:131) 90 MMBoe of proved reserves
(cid:131) 5% of proved reserves
(cid:131) 42 gross wells drilled
Delaware Basin
(cid:131) 75 MBoe/d (77% liquids)
(cid:131) 14% of production
(cid:131) 249 MMBoe of proved reserves
(cid:131) 13% of proved reserves
(cid:131) 129 gross wells drilled
Barnett Shale
(cid:131) 105 MBoe/d (29% liquids)
(cid:131) 20% of production
(cid:131) 694 MMBoe of proved reserves
(cid:131) 36% of proved reserves
(cid:131) 20 gross wells drilled
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Delaware Basin – The Delaware Basin is one of Devon’s top assets and continues to offer exploration and
low-risk development opportunities from many geologic reservoirs and play types, including the oil-rich Bone
Spring, Wolfcamp and Leonard formations. We expect these oil and liquids-rich opportunities across our acreage in
the Delaware Basin to deliver high-margin growth for many years to come. During 2018, our continued appraisal
and development work enabled us to increase our proved reserves in this area by approximately 24%. At December
31, 2018, we had 10 operated rigs developing this asset. In 2019, we plan to invest approximately $900 million of
capital in the Delaware Basin, making it the top-funded asset in the portfolio.
STACK – The STACK development, located primarily in Oklahoma’s Canadian, Kingfisher and Blaine
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counties, is one of Devon’s top assets. Our STACK position is one of the largest in the industry, providing visible
long-term stable production. At December 31, 2018, we had five operated rigs with drilling focused in the Meramec
formation. In 2019, we plan approximately $400 million of capital investment. The STACK is Devon’s second
highest funded asset in the portfolio for 2019.
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Eagle Ford – We acquired our position in the Eagle Ford in 2014. Since acquiring these assets, we have
delivered tremendous results by producing 173 million oil-equivalent barrels. Our excellent results are driven by our
development in DeWitt County, located in the economic core of the play. Our Eagle Ford assets generated
significant cash flow in 2018. In 2019, we plan approximately $300 million of capital investment.
Rockies Oil – Our acreage in the Rockies is focused on emerging oil opportunities in the Powder River Basin.
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Recent drilling success in this basin has expanded our drilling inventory, and we expect further growth as we
accelerate activity and continue to de-risk this emerging light-oil opportunity. As of December 31, 2018, we had two
operated rigs targeting the Turner, Parkman, Teapot and Niobrara formations in northern Converse County of the
Powder River Basin. In 2019, we plan approximately $300 million of capital investment and adding two additional
operated rigs.
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Heavy Oil – Our operations in Canada are focused on our heavy oil assets in Alberta, Canada. Our most
significant Canadian operation is our Jackfish complex, an industry-leading thermal heavy oil operation in the non-
conventional oil sands of east central Alberta. We employ a recovery method known as steam-assisted gravity
drainage at Jackfish. The Jackfish operation consists of three facilities. We expect Jackfish to maintain a reasonably
flat production profile for greater than 15 years requiring approximately $200 million of annual maintenance capital
based on current economic conditions.
Our Pike oil sands acreage is situated directly to the southeast of our Jackfish acreage in east central Alberta
and has similar reservoir characteristics to Jackfish. The Pike leasehold is currently undeveloped and has no proved
reserves or production as of December 31, 2018. Currently, we have minimal planned capital outlays for Pike in the
near future. The majority of our Pike leasehold does not expire until 2025 and 2026.
In addition to Jackfish and Pike, we hold acreage and own producing assets in the Bonnyville region, located
to the south and east of Jackfish in eastern Alberta. Bonnyville is a low-risk oil development play that produces
heavy oil by conventional means, without the need for steam injection.
In 2019, we plan to separate our operations in Canada.
Barnett Shale – This is our largest property in terms of proved reserves. Our leases are located primarily in
Denton, Parker, Tarrant and Wise counties in north Texas. Since acquiring a substantial position in this field in
2002, we continue to introduce technology and new innovations to optimize production operations and have
transformed this asset into one of the top producing gas fields in North America. In 2019, we plan to separate our
Barnett Shale assets.
Proved Reserves
For estimates of our proved developed and proved undeveloped reserves and the discussion of the contribution
by each property, see Note 23 in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this report.
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Proved oil and gas reserves are those quantities of oil, gas and NGLs which, by analysis of geoscience and
engineering data, can be estimated with reasonable certainty to be economically producible from known reservoirs
under existing economic conditions, operating methods and government regulations. To be considered proved, oil
and gas reserves must be economically producible before contracts providing the right to operate expire, unless
evidence indicates that renewal is reasonably certain. Also, the project to extract the hydrocarbons must have
commenced or the operator must be reasonably certain that it will commence the project within a reasonable time.
The process of estimating oil, gas and NGL reserves is complex and requires significant judgment, as
discussed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of this report. As a result, we have developed internal policies for estimating
and recording reserves. Such policies require proved reserves to be in compliance with the SEC definitions and
guidance. Our policies assign responsibilities for compliance in reserves bookings to our Reserve Evaluation Group
(the “Group”). These same policies also require that reserve estimates be made by professionally qualified reserves
estimators, as defined by the Society of Petroleum Engineers’ standards.
The Group, which is led by Devon’s Director of Reserves and Economics, is responsible for the internal
review and certification of reserves estimates. We ensure the Director and key members of the Group have
appropriate technical qualifications to oversee the preparation of reserves estimates. The Group reports to and is
managed through our finance department. No portion of the Group’s compensation is directly dependent on the
quantity of reserves booked.
The Director of the Group has over 30 years of industry experience with positions of increasing responsibility
for the estimation and evaluation of reserves. He has been employed by Devon for the past 18 years, including the
past 11 in his current position. His further professional qualifications include a degree in petroleum engineering,
registered professional engineer, member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers and experience in reserves
estimation for projects in the U.S. (both onshore and offshore), as well as in Canada, Asia, the Middle East and
South America.
Throughout the year, the Group performs internal reserves reviews of each operating country’s reserves. The
Group also oversees audits and reserves estimates performed by qualified third-party petroleum consulting firms.
During 2018, we engaged two such firms to audit approximately 89% of our proved reserves in accordance with
generally accepted petroleum engineering and evaluation methods and procedures. LaRoche Petroleum Consultants,
Ltd. audited approximately 87% of our U.S. reserves, and Deloitte LLP audited approximately 97% of our Canadian
reserves.
In addition to conducting these internal reviews and external reserves audits, we also have a Reserves
Committee that consists of three independent members of our Board of Directors. This committee provides
additional oversight of our reserves estimation and certification process. The members of our Reserves Committee
have educational backgrounds in geology or petroleum engineering, as well as experience relevant to the reserves
estimation process. The Reserves Committee meets a minimum of twice a year to discuss reserves issues and
policies and meets at least once a year separately with our senior reserves engineering personnel and separately with
our third-party petroleum consultants.
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The following tables present production, price and cost information for each significant field, country and
continent.
Year Ended December 31,
2018
Barnett Shale
STACK
Jackfish
U.S.
Canada
Total North America
2017
Barnett Shale
STACK
Jackfish
U.S.
Canada
Total North America
2016
Barnett Shale
STACK
Jackfish
U.S.
Canada
Total North America
Year Ended December 31,
2018 (1)
$
Barnett Shale
$
STACK
$
Jackfish
$
U.S.
Canada
$
Total North America $
2017
$
Barnett Shale
$
STACK
$
Jackfish
$
U.S.
Canada
$
Total North America $
2016
$
Barnett Shale
$
STACK
$
Jackfish
$
U.S.
$
Canada
Total North America $
Oil (MMBbls)
Bitumen
(MMBbls)
Gas (Bcf)
NGLs (MMBbls)
Total (MMBoe)
Production
—
12
—
47
7
54
—
9
—
42
7
49
—
7
—
47
8
55
—
—
35
—
35
35
—
—
40
—
40
40
—
—
40
—
40
40
186
121
—
397
4
401
237
107
—
433
6
439
265
103
—
510
7
517
12
14
—
39
—
39
14
11
—
36
—
36
15
9
—
42
—
42
43
45
35
153
42
195
54
38
40
150
48
198
60
33
40
174
49
223
Oil (Per Bbl)
Bitumen (Per
Bbl)
Gas (Per Mcf)
NGLs (Per Bbl)
Production Cost
(Per Boe) (1)(2)
Average Sales Price (1)
62.89 $
63.81 $
— $
61.97 $
27.36 $
57.76 $
49.72 $
48.43 $
— $
49.41 $
33.73 $
47.31 $
41.03 $
39.81 $
— $
38.92 $
23.96 $
36.72 $
— $
— $
17.88 $
— $
17.88
17.88 $
— $
— $
29.38 $
— $
29.38
29.38 $
— $
— $
19.82 $
— $
19.82
19.82 $
2.45 $
2.29 $
— $
2.37 $
N/M $
2.37 $
2.47 $
2.40 $
— $
2.48 $
N/M $
2.48 $
1.76 $
1.91 $
— $
1.84 $
N/M $
1.84 $
22.72 $
25.53 $
— $
24.74 $
— $
24.74 $
13.67 $
17.78 $
— $
15.66 $
— $
15.66 $
10.31 $
10.86 $
— $
9.81 $
— $
9.81 $
9.42
7.16
12.85
8.61
13.43
9.66
6.86
4.72
11.02
6.74
11.70
7.94
5.75
4.34
8.70
6.44
9.36
7.08
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this report, in
(1) As further discussed in Note 1 in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this report, in
2018 the presentation of certain processing arrangements changed from a net to a gross presentation. The
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change resulted in an increase to our upstream revenues and production expenses by $254 million during 2018
with no impact to net earnings. These changes primarily related to our Barnett Shale and STACK properties.
(2) Represents production expense per BOE excluding production and property taxes. Jackfish and Canada
include purchases of natural gas used to heat the heavy oil reservoirs. The gas is purchased at prevailing
market prices, which vary from year to year.
Drilling Statistics
The following table summarizes our development and exploratory drilling results.
Year Ended December 31,
2018
U.S.
Canada
Total North America
2017
U.S.
Canada
Total North America
2016
U.S.
Canada
Total North America
Development Wells
(1)
Exploratory Wells (1)
Total Wells (1)
Productive
Dry
Productive
Dry
Productive
Dry
Total
165.6
3.1
70.5 —
3.1
236.1
69.4 —
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69.4 —
235.0
3.1 238.1
70.5 — 70.5
3.1 308.6
305.5
149.8 —
100.5 —
250.3 —
44.0 —
— —
44.0 —
193.8 — 193.8
100.5 — 100.5
294.3 — 294.3
88.5 —
21.5 —
110.0 —
36.4
2.0
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2.0
36.4
124.9
2.0 126.9
21.5 — 21.5
2.0 148.4
146.4
(1) Well counts represent net wells completed during each year. Net wells are gross wells multiplied by our
fractional working interests.
The following table presents the wells that were in progress on December 31, 2018. As of February 1, 2019,
these wells were still in progress.
U.S.
Canada
Total North America
Gross (1)
Net (2)
184.0
1.0
185.0
105.2
1.0
106.2
(1) Gross wells are the sum of all wells in which we own a working interest.
(2) Net wells are gross wells multiplied by our fractional working interests in each well.
Productive Wells
The following table sets forth our producing wells as of December 31, 2018.
U.S.
Canada
Total North America
Oil Wells (1)
Natural Gas Wells
Total Wells (1)
Gross (2)(4)
Net (3)
Gross (2)(4)
Net (3)
Gross (2)(4)
Net (3)
9,284
3,183
12,467
3,445
3,071
6,516
8,235
544
8,779
5,703
380
6,083
17,519
3,727
21,246
9,148
3,451
12,599
Includes bitumen wells.
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(2) Gross wells are the sum of all wells in which we own a working interest.
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(3) Net wells are gross wells multiplied by our fractional working interests in each well.
(4)
Includes 902 and 350 gross oil and gas wells, respectively, which had multiple completions.
The day-to-day operations of oil and gas properties are the responsibility of an operator designated under
pooling or operating agreements. The operator supervises production, maintains production records, employs field
personnel and performs other functions. We are the operator of approximately 12,900 gross wells. As operator, we
receive reimbursement for direct expenses incurred to perform our duties, as well as monthly per-well producing,
drilling, and construction overhead reimbursement at rates customarily charged in the respective areas. In presenting
our financial data, we record the monthly overhead reimbursements as a reduction of G&A, which is a common
industry practice.
Acreage Statistics
The following table sets forth our developed and undeveloped lease and mineral acreage as of December 31,
2018. Of our 3.8 million net acres, approximately 1.9 million acres are held by production. The acreage in the table
includes 0.2 million, 0.1 million and 0.1 million net acres subject to leases that are scheduled to expire during 2019,
2020 and 2021, respectively. As of December 31, 2018, there were no proved undeveloped reserves associated with
our expiring acreage. Of the 0.3 million net acres set to expire by December 31, 2021, we anticipate performing
operational and administrative actions to continue the lease terms for portions of the acreage that we intend to
further assess. However, we do expect to allow a portion of the acreage to expire in the normal course of business.
In 2018, we allowed approximately 0.1 million acres to expire.
U.S.
Canada
Total North America
Developed
Undeveloped
Total
Gross (1)
Net (2)
Gross (1)
Net (2)
Gross (1)
Net (2)
1,449
674
2,123
909
495
1,404
(Thousands)
3,373
2,086
5,459
1,463
967
2,430
4,822
2,760
7,582
2,372
1,462
3,834
(1) Gross acres are the sum of all acres in which we own a working interest.
(2) Net acres are gross acres multiplied by our fractional working interests in the acreage.
Title to Properties
Title to properties is subject to contractual arrangements customary in the oil and gas industry, liens for taxes
not yet due and, in some instances, other encumbrances. We believe that such burdens do not materially detract from
the value of properties or from the respective interests therein or materially interfere with their use in the operation
of the business.
As is customary in the industry, a preliminary title investigation, typically consisting of a review of local title
records, is made at the time of acquisitions of undeveloped properties. More thorough title investigations, which
generally include a review of title records and the preparation of title opinions by outside legal counsel, are made
prior to the consummation of an acquisition of producing properties and before commencement of drilling
operations on undeveloped properties.
Marketing Activities
Oil, Gas and NGL Marketing
The spot markets for oil, gas and NGLs are subject to volatility as supply and demand factors fluctuate. As
detailed below, we sell our production under both long-term (one year or more) and short-term (less than one year)
agreements at prices negotiated with third parties. Regardless of the term of the contract, the vast majority of our
production is sold at variable, or market-sensitive, prices.
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Additionally, we may enter into financial hedging arrangements or fixed-price contracts associated with a
portion of our oil, gas and NGL production. These activities are intended to support targeted price levels and to
manage our exposure to price fluctuations. See Note 3 in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of
this report for further information.
As of January 2019, our production was sold under the following contract terms.
Oil and bitumen
Natural gas
NGLs
Delivery Commitments
Short-Term
Long-Term
Variable
Fixed
Variable
Fixed
75%
67%
41%
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4%
20%
25%
29%
39%
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A portion of our production is sold under certain contractual arrangements that specify the delivery of a fixed
and determinable quantity. As of December 31, 2018, we were committed to deliver the following fixed quantities
of production.
Oil and bitumen (MMBbls)
Natural gas (Bcf)
NGLs (MMBbls)
Total (MMBoe)
Total
Less Than 1 Year
25
220
10
72
53
360
10
123
1-3 Years
3-5 Years
28
125
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49
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We expect to fulfill our delivery commitments primarily with production from our proved developed reserves.
Moreover, our proved reserves have generally been sufficient to satisfy our delivery commitments during the three
most recent years, and we expect such reserves will continue to be the primary means of fulfilling our future
commitments. However, where our proved reserves are not sufficient to satisfy our delivery commitments, we can
and may use spot market purchases to satisfy the commitments.
Customers
During 2018, we had one purchaser that accounted for approximately 11% of our consolidated sales revenue.
During 2017 and 2016, no purchaser accounted for over 10% of our consolidated sales revenue.
Competition
See “Item 1A. Risk Factors.”
Public Policy and Government Regulation
Our industry is subject to a wide range of regulations. Laws, rules, regulations, taxes, fees and other policy
implementation actions affecting our industry have been pervasive and are under constant review for amendment or
expansion. Numerous government agencies have issued extensive regulations which are binding on our industry and
its individual members, some of which carry substantial penalties for failure to comply. These laws and regulations
increase the cost of doing business and consequently affect profitability. Because public policy changes are
commonplace, and existing laws and regulations are frequently amended, we are unable to predict the future cost or
impact of compliance. However, we do not expect that any of these laws and regulations will affect our operations
materially differently than they would affect other companies with similar operations, size and financial strength.
The following are significant areas of government control and regulation affecting our operations.
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Exploration and Production Regulation
Our operations are subject to federal, tribal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations. These laws and
regulations relate to matters that include:
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location, drilling and casing of wells;
well design;
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well production;
spill prevention plans;
emissions and discharge permitting;
use, transportation, storage and disposal of fluids and materials incidental to oil and gas operations;
surface usage and the restoration of properties upon which wells have been drilled;
calculation and disbursement of royalty payments and production taxes;
plugging and abandoning of wells;
transportation of production; and
endangered species and habitat.
Our operations also are subject to conservation regulations, including the regulation of the size of drilling and
spacing units or proration units; the number of wells that may be drilled in a unit; the rate of production allowable
from oil and gas wells; and the unitization or pooling of oil and gas properties. In the U.S., some states allow the
forced pooling or unitization of tracts to facilitate exploration, while other states rely on voluntary pooling of lands
and leases, which may make it more difficult to develop oil and gas properties. In addition, federal and state
conservation laws generally limit the venting or flaring of natural gas, and state conservation laws impose certain
requirements regarding the ratable purchase of production. These regulations limit the amounts of oil and gas we can
produce from our wells and the number of wells or the locations at which we can drill.
Certain of our U.S. natural gas and oil leases are granted or approved by the federal government and
administered by the BLM or Bureau of Indian Affairs of the Department of the Interior. Such leases require
compliance with detailed federal regulations and orders that regulate, among other matters, drilling and operations
on lands covered by these leases and calculation and disbursement of royalty payments to the federal government,
tribes or tribal members. The federal government has, from time to time, evaluated and, in some cases, promulgated
new rules and regulations regarding competitive lease bidding, venting and flaring, oil and gas measurement and
royalty payment obligations for production from federal lands. In addition, permitting activities on federal lands can
sometimes be subject to delays.
Royalties and Incentives in Canada
The royalty calculation in Canada is a significant factor in the profitability of Canadian oil and gas production.
Oil sands crown royalties are determined by government regulations and are generally calculated as a percentage of
the value of the gross production, net of allowed deductions. The royalty percentage is determined on a sliding-scale
based on crown posted prices. For pre-payout oil sands projects, the regulations prescribe lower royalty rates for oil
sands projects until allowable capital costs have been recovered. In early 2016, the Alberta government adopted the
recommendation of its Royalty Review Panel. The new royalty framework preserves the existing royalty structure
and rates for oil sands. For conventional oil and gas royalty calculations, wells drilled after January 1, 2017 would
use the Modernized Royalty Framework (MRF) which prescribes a lower royalty rate until allowable costs have
been recovered. The calculation for wells post payout is based on a percentage of production net of allowed
deductions and varies with commodity price.
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Marketing in Canada
Any oil or gas export requires an exporter to obtain export authorizations from Canada’s National Energy
Board.
In December 2018, Alberta enacted the Curtailment Rules (Rules) in an effort to reduce Alberta’s oversupply
of oil which resulted from pipeline and rail constraints. Pursuant to the Rules, operators that produce either or both
crude oil or crude bitumen in amounts in excess of 10 MBbls/d are required to curtail their production. As of
January 1, 2019, the production curtailment amount was set at 325 MBbls/d. The curtailment amounts are expected
to reduce over 2019 to an average of approximately 95 MBbls/d as storage levels ease and price differential
improve, and the Rules terminate on December 31, 2019. Devon’s curtailments in the first quarter of 2019 as a result
of the Rules are anticipated to total approximately 10 MBbls/d of bitumen, or approximately 2% of our total
production.
Environmental, Pipeline Safety and Occupational Regulations
We strive to conduct our operations in a socially and environmentally responsible manner, which includes
compliance with applicable law. We are subject to many federal, state, provincial, tribal and local laws and
regulations concerning occupational safety and health as well as the discharge of materials into, and the protection
of, the environment and natural resources. Environmental laws and regulations relate to:
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assessing the environmental impact of seismic acquisition, drilling or construction activities;
the generation, storage, transportation and disposal of waste materials, including hazardous substances;
the emission of certain gases into the atmosphere;
the monitoring, abandonment, reclamation and remediation of well and other sites, including sites of
former operations;
the development of emergency response and spill contingency plans;
the monitoring, repair and design of pipelines used for the transportation of oil and natural gas;
the protection of threatened and endangered species; and
worker protection.
Failure to comply with these laws and regulations can lead to the imposition of remedial liabilities,
administrative, civil or criminal fines or penalties or injunctions limiting our operations in affected areas. Moreover,
multiple environmental laws provide for citizen suits, which allow environmental organizations to act in the place of
the government and sue operators for alleged violations of environmental law. Environmental protection and health
and safety compliance are necessary, manageable parts of our business. We have been able to plan for and comply
with environmental, safety and health initiatives without materially altering our operating strategy or incurring
significant unreimbursed expenditures. However, based on regulatory trends and increasingly stringent laws, our
capital expenditures and operating expenses related to the protection of the environment and safety and health
compliance have increased over the years and may continue to increase. We cannot predict with any reasonable
degree of certainty our future exposure concerning such matters.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Our business and operations, and our industry in general, are subject to a variety of risks. The risks described
below may not be the only risks we face, as our business and operations may also be subject to risks that we do not
yet know of, or that we currently believe are immaterial. If any of the following risks should occur, our business,
financial condition, results of operations and liquidity could be materially and adversely impacted. As a result,
holders of our securities could lose part or all of their investment in Devon.
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Volatile Oil, Gas and NGL Prices Significantly Impact our Business
Our financial condition, results of operations and the value of our properties are highly dependent on the
general supply and demand for oil, gas and NGLs, which impact the prices we ultimately realize on our sales of
these commodities. Historically, market prices and our realized prices have been volatile. For example, over the last
five years, NYMEX WTI oil and NYMEX Henry Hub prices ranged from a high of over $100 per Bbl and $6 per
MMBtu, respectively, to a low of under $27 per Bbl and $1.70 per MMBtu, respectively. Such volatility is likely to
continue in the future due to numerous factors beyond our control, including, but not limited to:
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the domestic and worldwide supply of and demand for oil, gas and NGLs;
volatility and trading patterns in the commodity-futures markets;
conservation and environmental protection efforts;
production levels of members of OPEC, Russia or other producing countries;
geopolitical risks, including political and civil unrest in the Middle East, Africa and South America;
adverse weather conditions and natural disasters, such as tornadoes, earthquakes and hurricanes;
regional pricing differentials, including in Canada, the Delaware Basin and other areas of our
operations;
differing quality of production, including NGL content of gas produced;
the level of imports and exports of oil, gas and NGLs and the level of global oil, gas and NGL
inventories;
the price and availability of alternative fuels;
technological advances affecting energy consumption and production;
the overall economic environment;
changes in trade relations and policies, including the imposition of tariffs by the U.S. or China; and
other governmental regulations and taxes.
The differential between WTI and Western Canadian Select, a benchmark for the Canadian oil market,
recently expanded, widening to nearly $46 per barrel in November 2018. As a result, our Canadian heavy oil
unhedged realized price for the fourth quarter was near zero. This negatively affected our results of operations in
2018, and a sustained weakness or further deterioration in differentials or commodity prices could materially and
adversely impact our business by resulting in, or exacerbating, the following effects:
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limiting our financial flexibility, liquidity and access to sources of capital, such as equity and debt;
reducing our revenues, operating cash flows and profitability;
causing us to decrease our capital expenditures or maintain reduced capital spending for an extended
period, resulting in lower future production of oil, gas and NGLs; and
reducing the carrying value of our properties, resulting in noncash write-downs.
Estimates of Oil, Gas and NGL Reserves Are Uncertain and May Be Subject to Revision
The process of estimating oil, gas and NGL reserves is complex and requires significant judgment in the
evaluation of available geological, engineering and economic data for each reservoir, particularly for new
discoveries. Because of the high degree of judgment involved, different reserve engineers may develop different
estimates of reserve quantities and related revenue based on the same data. In addition, the reserve estimates for a
given reservoir may change substantially over time as a result of several factors, including additional development
and appraisal activity, the viability of production under varying economic conditions, including commodity price
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declines, and variations in production levels and associated costs. Consequently, material revisions to existing
reserve estimates may occur as a result of changes in any of these factors. Such revisions to proved reserves could
have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and the value of our properties, as well as the estimates of
our future net revenue and profitability. Our policies and internal controls related to estimating and recording
reserves are included in “Items 1 and 2. Business and Properties” of this report.
Discoveries or Acquisitions of Reserves Are Needed to Avoid a Material Decline in Reserves and Production
The production rates from oil and gas properties generally decline as reserves are depleted, while related per
unit production costs generally increase due to decreasing reservoir pressures and other factors. Therefore, our
estimated proved reserves and future oil, gas and NGL production will decline materially as reserves are produced
unless we conduct successful exploration and development activities, such as identifying additional producing zones
in existing wells, utilizing secondary or tertiary recovery techniques or acquiring additional properties containing
proved reserves. Consequently, our future oil, gas and NGL production and related per unit production costs are
highly dependent upon our level of success in finding or acquiring additional reserves.
Our Operations Are Uncertain and Involve Substantial Costs and Risks
Our operating activities are subject to numerous costs and risks, including the risk that we will not encounter
commercially productive oil or gas reservoirs. Drilling for oil, gas and NGLs can be unprofitable, not only from dry
holes, but from productive wells that do not return a profit because of insufficient revenue from production or high
costs. Substantial costs are required to locate, acquire and develop oil and gas properties, and we are often uncertain
as to the amount and timing of those costs. Our cost of drilling, completing, equipping and operating wells is often
uncertain before drilling commences. Declines in commodity prices and overruns in budgeted expenditures are
common risks that can make a particular project uneconomic or less economic than forecasted. While both
exploratory and developmental drilling activities involve these risks, exploratory drilling involves greater risks of
dry holes or failure to find commercial quantities of hydrocarbons. In addition, our oil and gas properties can
become damaged, our operations may be curtailed, delayed or canceled and the costs of such operations may
increase as a result of a variety of factors, including, but not limited to:
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equipment failures or accidents;
fires, explosions, blowouts, cratering or loss of well control, as well as the mishandling or underground
migration of fluids and chemicals;
adverse weather conditions and natural disasters, such as tornadoes, earthquakes, hurricanes and
extreme temperatures;
issues with title or in receiving governmental permits or approvals;
restricted takeaway capacity for our production, including due to inadequate midstream infrastructure or
constrained downstream markets;
environmental hazards or liabilities;
restrictions in access to, or disposal of, water used or produced in drilling and completion operations;
and
shortages or delays in the availability of services or delivery of equipment.
The occurrence of one or more of these factors could result in a partial or total loss of our investment in a
particular property, as well as significant liabilities. Moreover, certain of these events could result in environmental
pollution and impact to third parties, including persons living in proximity to our operations, our employees and
employees of our contractors, leading to possible injuries, death or significant damage to property and natural
resources.
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In addition, we rely on our employees, consultants and sub-contractors to conduct our operations in
compliance with applicable laws and standards. Any violation of such laws or standards by these individuals,
whether through negligence, harassment, discrimination or other misconduct, could result in significant liability for
us and adversely affect our business. For example, negligent operations by employees could result in serious injury,
death or property damage, and sexual harassment or racial and gender discrimination could result in legal claims and
reputational harm.
We Are Subject to Extensive Governmental Regulation, Which Can Change and Could Adversely Impact
Our Business
Our operations are subject to extensive federal, state, provincial, tribal, local and other laws, rules and
regulations, including with respect to environmental matters, worker health and safety, wildlife conservation, the
gathering and transportation of oil, gas and NGLs, conservation policies, reporting obligations, royalty payments,
unclaimed property and the imposition of taxes. Such regulations include requirements for permits to drill and to
conduct other operations and for provision of financial assurances (such as bonds) covering drilling, completion and
well operations and decommissioning obligations. If permits are not issued, or if unfavorable restrictions or
conditions are imposed on our drilling or completion activities, we may not be able to conduct our operations as
planned. In addition, we may be required to make large expenditures to comply with applicable governmental laws,
rules, regulations, permits or orders. For example, certain regulations require the plugging and abandonment of wells
and removal of production facilities by current and former operators, which may result in significant costs associated
with the removal of tangible equipment and other restorative actions at the end of operations.
In addition, changes in public policy have affected, and in the future could further affect, our operations.
Regulatory and public policy developments could, among other things, restrict production levels, impose price
controls, change environmental protection requirements and increase taxes, royalties and other amounts payable to
governments or governmental agencies. Our operating and other compliance costs could increase further if existing
laws and regulations are revised or reinterpreted or if new laws and regulations become applicable to our operations.
In addition, changes in public policy may indirectly impact our operations by, among other things, increasing the
cost of supplies and equipment and fostering general economic uncertainty. For example, changes in U.S. trade
relations, particularly the imposition of tariffs by the U.S. and China, may increase the cost of materials we or our
vendors use, thereby increasing our operating expense. Although we are unable to predict changes to existing laws
and regulations, such changes could significantly impact our profitability, financial condition and liquidity,
particularly changes related to hydraulic fracturing, pipeline safety, seismic activity and income taxes, as discussed
below.
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Hydraulic Fracturing – In recent years, the EPA has made proposals that subject hydraulic fracturing to
further regulation and that could potentially restrict the practice of hydraulic fracturing. For example, the EPA has
issued final regulations under the federal Clean Air Act establishing performance standards for oil and gas activities,
including standards for the capture of air emissions released during hydraulic fracturing, and finalized in 2016
regulations that prohibit the discharge of wastewater from hydraulic fracturing operations to publicly owned
wastewater treatment plants. The EPA also released a study in 2016 finding that certain aspects of hydraulic
fracturing, such as water withdrawals and wastewater management practices, could result in impacts to water
resources, although the report did not identify a direct link between hydraulic fracturing and impacts to groundwater
resources. The BLM previously finalized regulations to regulate hydraulic fracturing on federal lands, but
subsequently issued a repeal of those regulations in 2017. Several states in which we operate have already adopted
and more states are considering adopting laws or regulations that require disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic
fracturing and impose more stringent permitting, disclosure and well-construction requirements on hydraulic
fracturing operations. In addition, some states and municipalities have significantly limited drilling activities or
hydraulic fracturing or are considering doing so or banning the practice altogether. Although it is not possible at this
time to predict the final outcome of these proposals, any new federal, state or local restrictions on hydraulic
fracturing that may be imposed in areas in which we conduct business could potentially result in increased
compliance costs, delays in development or restrictions on our operations.
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Pipeline Safety – The pipeline assets in which we own interests, are subject to stringent and complex
regulations related to pipeline safety and integrity management. The PHMSA has established a series of rules that
require pipeline operators to develop and implement integrity management programs for gas, NGL and condensate
transmission pipelines as well as certain low stress pipelines and gathering lines transporting hazardous liquids, such
as oil, that, in the event of a failure, could affect “high consequence areas.” Additional action by PHMSA with
respect to pipeline integrity management requirements may occur in the future. For example, in 2016 PHMSA
proposed new rules for gas pipelines that extend pipeline safety programs beyond high consequence areas to newly
proposed “moderate consequence areas” and would also impose more rigorous testing and reporting requirements on
such pipelines. To date, no further action has been taken. PHMSA has announced its intent to address the 2016
proposed rules for gas pipelines through three separate final rulemakings in 2019. More recently, in January 2017,
PHMSA finalized regulations for hazardous liquid pipelines that significantly extend and expand the reach of certain
PHMSA integrity management requirements (i.e., periodic assessments, leak detection and repairs), regardless of the
pipeline’s proximity to a high consequence area. The final rule also imposes new reporting requirements for certain
unregulated pipelines, including all hazardous liquid gathering lines. Following the change in presidential
administrations, implementation of this rule was delayed, but the final rule is expected to be published in the Federal
Register and become effective during the first half of 2019. At this time, we cannot predict the cost of such
requirements, but they could be significant. Moreover, violations of pipeline safety regulations can result in the
imposition of significant penalties.
Seismic Activity – Earthquakes in northern and central Oklahoma and elsewhere have prompted concerns
about seismic activity and possible relationships with the energy industry. Legislative and regulatory initiatives
intended to address these concerns may result in additional levels of regulation or other requirements that could lead
to operational delays, increase our operating and compliance costs or otherwise adversely affect our operations. In
addition, we are currently defending against certain third-party lawsuits and could be subject to additional claims,
seeking alleged property damages or other remedies as a result of alleged induced seismic activity in our areas of
operation.
Changes to Tax Laws – We are subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income or capital taxes in various
state and foreign jurisdictions, and our operating cash flow is sensitive to the amount of income taxes we must pay.
In the jurisdictions in which we operate, income taxes are assessed on our earnings after consideration of all
allowable deductions and credits. Changes in the types of earnings that are subject to income tax, the types of costs
that are considered allowable deductions or the rates assessed on our taxable earnings would all impact our income
taxes and resulting operating cash flow.
Concerns About Climate Change and Related Regulatory, Social and Market Actions May Adversely Affect
Our Business
Continuing and increasing political and social attention to the issue of climate change has resulted in
legislative, regulatory and other initiatives, including international agreements, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,
such as carbon dioxide and methane. Policy makers at both the U.S. federal and state levels have introduced
legislation and proposed new regulations designed to quantify and limit the emission of greenhouse gases. For
example, both the EPA and the BLM have issued regulations for the control of methane emissions, which also
include leak detection and repair requirements, for the oil and gas industry. Following the change in presidential
administrations, however, the agencies have attempted to revise or rescind their previously issued methane
standards. Litigation concerning these methane regulations and subsequent attempts to revise or rescind them is
ongoing. Nevertheless, several states where we operate, including Wyoming, have already imposed venting and
flaring limitations designed to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas exploration and production activities.
With respect to more comprehensive regulation, federal and state initiatives to date have generally focused on the
development of cap-and-trade or carbon tax programs. As generally proposed, a cap-and-trade program would cap
overall greenhouse gas emissions on an economy-wide basis and require major sources of greenhouse gas emissions
or major fuel producers to acquire and surrender emission allowances, while a carbon tax could impose taxes based
on emissions from our operations and downstream uses of our products.
In Canada, greenhouse gas emissions are also being addressed at both the federal and provincial level. Devon
will continue to be subject to Alberta’s climate change laws and regulations until at least 2021. Those laws and
regulations include a legislated oil sands emission limit, with forthcoming regulations involving methane emissions
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reduction targets. Beginning January 2019, the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act subjects all of Canada to a
federal price on greenhouse gas emissions unless a province or territory has implemented a compliant carbon pricing
regime. Litigation concerning the act is ongoing, and it is unclear how the act will ultimately treat provincial plans.
In Alberta, large industrial emitters are subject to the Carbon Competitiveness Incentive Regulation (CCIR). The
CCIR prices carbon, but provides cost protection to emission-intensive / trade-exposed industries, including Devon’s
oil sands operations. The impact to our operations from these laws and regulations is expected to be minimal in the
near term. Oil and gas facilities that are not subject to the CCIR are exempt from its economy-wide carbon levy until
2023.
In addition to regulatory risk, other market and social initiatives resulting from the changing perception of
climate change present risks for our business. For example, in an effort to promote a lower-carbon economy, there
are various public and private initiatives subsidizing the development of alternative energy sources, including by
mandating the use of specific fuels or technologies. These initiatives may reduce the competitiveness of carbon-
based fuels, such as oil and gas. Moreover, certain financial institutions, funds and other sources of capital have
begun restricting or eliminating their investment in oil and natural gas activities due to their concern regarding
climate change. Such restrictions in capital could make it more difficult to secure funding to operate our business.
Finally, governmental entities and other plaintiffs have brought, and may continue to bring, claims against us and
other oil and gas companies for purported damages caused by the alleged effects of climate change. These and the
other regulatory, social and market risks relating to climate change described above could result in unexpected costs,
increase our operating expense and reduce the demand for our products, which in turn could lower the value of our
reserves and have a material adverse effect on our profitability, financial condition and liquidity.
Our Hedging Activities Limit Participation in Commodity Price Increases and Involve Other Risks
We enter into financial derivative instruments with respect to a portion of our production to manage our
exposure to oil, gas and NGL price volatility. To the extent that we engage in price risk management activities to
protect ourselves from commodity price declines, we will be prevented from fully realizing the benefits of
commodity price increases above the prices established by our hedging contracts. In addition, our hedging
arrangements may expose us to the risk of financial loss in certain circumstances, including instances in which the
contract counterparties fail to perform under the contracts. Moreover, as a result of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street
Reform and Consumer Protection Act and other legislation, hedging transactions and many of our contract
counterparties have become subject to increased governmental oversight and regulations in recent years. Although
we cannot predict the ultimate impact of these laws and the related rulemaking, some of which is ongoing, existing
or future regulations may adversely affect the cost and availability of our hedging arrangements, including by
causing our contract counterparties, which are generally financial institutions and other market participants, to
curtail or cease their derivatives activities.
The Credit Risk of Our Counterparties Could Adversely Affect Us
We enter into a variety of transactions that expose us to counterparty credit risk. For example, we have
exposure to financial institutions and insurance companies through our hedging arrangements, our syndicated
revolving credit facility and our insurance policies. Disruptions in the financial markets or otherwise may impact
these counterparties and affect their ability to fulfill their existing obligations and their willingness to enter into
future transactions with us.
In addition, we are exposed to the risk of financial loss from trade, joint interest billing and other receivables.
We sell our oil, gas and NGLs to a variety of purchasers, and, as an operator, we pay expenses and bill our non-
operating partners for their respective share of costs. We also frequently look to buyers of oil and gas properties
from us to perform certain obligations associated with the disposed assets, including the removal of production
facilities and plugging and abandonment of wells. Certain of these counterparties may experience insolvency,
liquidity problems or other issues and may not be able to meet their obligations and liabilities (including contingent
liabilities) owed to, and assumed from, us, particularly during a depressed or volatile commodity price environment.
Any such default by these counterparties may result in us being forced to cover the costs of those obligations and
liabilities, which could adversely impact our financial results and condition.
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Our Debt May Limit Our Liquidity and Financial Flexibility, and Any Downgrade of Our Credit Rating
Could Adversely Impact Us
As of December 31, 2018, we had total indebtedness of $5.9 billion. Our indebtedness and other financial
commitments have important consequences to our business, including, but not limited to:
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requiring us to dedicate a portion of our cash flows from operations to debt service payments, thereby
limiting our ability to fund working capital, capital expenditures, investments or acquisitions and other
general corporate purposes;
increasing our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions, including low
commodity price environments; and
limiting our ability to obtain additional financing due to higher costs and more restrictive covenants.
In addition, we receive credit ratings from rating agencies in the U.S. with respect to our debt. Factors that
may impact our credit ratings include, among others, debt levels, planned asset sales and purchases, liquidity,
forecasted production growth and commodity prices. We are currently required to provide letters of credit or other
assurances under certain of our contractual arrangements. Any credit downgrades could adversely impact our ability
to access financing and trade credit, require us to provide additional letters of credit or other assurances under
contractual arrangements and increase our interest rate under any credit facility borrowing as well as the cost of any
other future debt.
Environmental Matters and Related Costs Can Be Significant
As an owner, lessee or operator of oil and gas properties, we are subject to various federal, state, provincial,
tribal and local laws and regulations relating to discharge of materials into, and protection of, the environment.
These laws and regulations may, among other things, impose liability on us for the cost of remediating pollution that
results from our operations. Environmental laws may impose strict, joint and several liability, and failure to comply
with environmental laws and regulations can result in the imposition of administrative, civil or criminal fines and
penalties, as well as injunctions limiting operations in affected areas. Any future environmental costs of fulfilling
our commitments to the environment are uncertain and will be governed by several factors, including future changes
to regulatory requirements. Changes in or additions to public policy regarding the protection of the environment
could have a significant impact on our operations and profitability.
Cyber Attacks May Adversely Impact Our Operations
Our business has become increasingly dependent on digital technologies, and we anticipate expanding our use
of technology in our operations, including through process automation and data analytics. Concurrent with this
growing dependence on technology is greater sensitivity to cyberattack activities, which have been increasing
against our industry. Cyber attackers often attempt to gain unauthorized access to digital systems for purposes of
misappropriating sensitive information, intellectual property or financial assets, corrupting data or causing
operational disruptions. These attacks may be perpetrated by third parties or insiders. Techniques used in these
attacks range from highly sophisticated efforts to electronically circumvent network security to more traditional
intelligence gathering and social engineering aimed at obtaining information necessary to gain access. Cyber attacks
may also be carried out in a manner that does not require gaining unauthorized access, such as by causing denial-of-
service attacks. In addition, our vendors, midstream providers and other business partners may separately suffer
disruptions or breaches from cyber attacks, which, in turn, could adversely impact our operations and compromise
our information. Although we have not suffered material losses related to cyber attacks to date, if we were
successfully attacked, we could incur substantial remediation and other costs or suffer other negative consequences,
including litigation risks. Moreover, as the sophistication of cyber attacks continues to evolve, we may be required
to expend significant additional resources to further enhance our digital security or to remediate vulnerabilities.
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Limited Control on Properties Operated by Others
Certain of the properties in which we have an interest are operated by other companies and involve third-party
working interest owners. We have limited influence and control over the operation or future development of such
properties, including compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations or the amount and timing of
required future capital expenditures. These limitations and our dependence on the operator and other working
interest owners for these properties could result in unexpected future costs and delays, curtailments or cancellations
of operations or future development, which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
Midstream Capacity Constraints and Interruptions Impact Commodity Sales
We rely on midstream facilities and systems to process our gas production and to transport our oil, gas and
NGL production to downstream markets. All or a portion of our production in one or more regions may be
interrupted or shut in from time to time due to losing access to plants, pipelines or gathering systems. Such access
could be lost due to a number of factors, including, but not limited to, weather conditions and natural disasters,
accidents, field labor issues or strikes. Additionally, the midstream operators may be subject to constraints that limit
their ability to construct, maintain or repair midstream facilities needed to process and transport our production.
Such interruptions or constraints could negatively impact our production and associated profitability.
Insurance Does Not Cover All Risks
As discussed above, our business is hazardous and is subject to all of the operating risks normally associated
with the exploration, development and production of oil, gas and NGLs. To mitigate financial losses resulting from
these operational hazards, we maintain comprehensive general liability insurance, as well as insurance coverage
against certain losses resulting from physical damages, loss of well control, business interruption and pollution
events that are considered sudden and accidental. We also maintain workers’ compensation and employer’s liability
insurance. However, our insurance coverage does not provide 100% reimbursement of potential losses resulting
from these operational hazards. Additionally, we have limited or no insurance coverage for a variety of other risks,
including pollution events that are considered gradual, war and political risks and fines or penalties assessed by
governmental authorities. The occurrence of a significant event against which we are not fully insured could have a
material adverse effect on our profitability, financial condition and liquidity.
Competition for Assets, Materials, People and Capital Can Be Significant
Strong competition exists in all sectors of the oil and gas industry. We compete with major integrated and
independent oil and gas companies for the acquisition of oil and gas leases and properties. We also compete for the
equipment and personnel required to explore, develop and operate properties. Typically, during times of rising
commodity prices, drilling and operating costs will also increase. During these periods, there is often a shortage of
drilling rigs and other oilfield services, which could adversely affect our ability to execute our development plans on
a timely basis and within budget. Competition is also prevalent in the marketing of oil, gas and NGLs. Certain of our
competitors have financial and other resources substantially greater than ours and may have established superior
strategic long-term positions and relationships, including with respect to midstream take-away capacity. As a
consequence, we may be at a competitive disadvantage in bidding for assets or services and accessing capital and
downstream markets. In addition, many of our larger competitors may have a competitive advantage when
responding to factors that affect demand for oil and gas production, such as changing worldwide price and
production levels, the cost and availability of alternative fuels and the application of government regulations.
Our Business Could Be Adversely Impacted by Investors Attempting to Effect Change
Stockholder activism has been increasing in our industry, and investors may from time to time attempt to
effect changes to our business or governance, whether by stockholder proposals, public campaigns, proxy
solicitations or otherwise. Such actions could adversely impact our business by distracting our board of directors and
employees from core business operations, requiring us to incur increased advisory fees and related costs, interfering
with our ability to successfully execute on strategic transactions and plans and provoking perceived uncertainty
about the future direction of our business. Such perceived uncertainty may, in turn, make it more difficult to retain
employees and could result in significant fluctuation in the market price of our common stock.
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Our Acquisition and Divestiture Activities Involve Substantial Risks
Our business depends, in part, on making acquisitions that complement or expand our current business and
successfully integrating any acquired assets or businesses. If we are unable to make attractive acquisitions, our
future growth could be limited. Furthermore, even if we do make acquisitions, they may not result in an increase in
our cash flow from operations or otherwise result in the benefits anticipated due to various risks, including, but not
limited to:
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mistaken estimates or assumptions about reserves, potential drilling locations, revenues and costs,
including synergies and the overall costs of equity or debt;
difficulties in integrating the operations, technologies, products and personnel of the acquired assets or
business; and
unknown and unforeseen liabilities or other issues related to any acquisition for which contractual
protections prove inadequate, including environmental liabilities and title defects.
In addition, from time to time, we may sell or otherwise dispose of certain of our properties or businesses as a
result of an evaluation of our asset portfolio and to help enhance our liquidity. These transactions also have inherent
risks, including possible delays in closing, the risk of lower-than-expected sales proceeds for the disposed assets or
business and potential post-closing claims for indemnification. Moreover, volatility in commodity prices may result
in fewer potential bidders, unsuccessful sales efforts and a higher risk that buyers may seek to terminate a
transaction prior to closing.
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
Not applicable.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
We are involved in various legal proceedings incidental to our business. However, to our knowledge as of the
date of this report, there were no material pending legal proceedings to which we are a party or to which any of our
property is subject.
Devon Energy Production Company, L.P., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, is currently in
negotiations with the EPA with respect to alleged noncompliance with the leak detection and repair requirements of
EPA regulations promulgated under the Clean Air Act at its Beaver Creek Gas Plant located near Riverton,
Wyoming. Although management cannot predict the outcome of settlement negotiations, the resolution of this
matter may result in a fine or penalty in excess of $100,000.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
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PART II
Item 5. Market for Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Our common stock is traded on the NYSE under the “DVN” ticker symbol. On February 6, 2019, there were
7,094 holders of record of our common stock. We began paying regular quarterly cash dividends in the second
quarter of 1993. The declaration of future dividends is a business decision made by our Board of Directors, and will
depend on Devon’s financial condition and other relevant factors. Additional information on our dividends can be
found in Note 18 in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this report.
Performance Graph
The following graph compares the cumulative TSR over a five-year period on Devon’s common stock with
the cumulative total returns of the S&P 500 Index and a peer group of companies to which we compare our
performance. The peer group includes Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, Apache Corporation, Chesapeake Energy
Corporation, Concho Resources, Inc., ConocoPhillips, Continental Resources, Inc., Encana Corporation, EOG
Resources, Inc., Hess Corporation, Marathon Oil Corporation, Murphy Oil Corporation, Noble Energy, Inc.,
Occidental Petroleum Corporation and Pioneer Natural Resources Company. The graph was prepared assuming
$100 was invested on December 31, 2013 in Devon’s common stock, the S&P 500 Index and the peer group, and
dividends have been reinvested subsequent to the initial investment.
Comparison of 5-Year Cumulative Total Return
Devon, S&P 500 Index and Peer Group
$180
$160
$140
$120
$100
$80
$60
$40
$20
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Devon
S&P 500
Peer Group
2013
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
2014
$100.37
$113.69
$90.47
2015
$53.60
$115.26
$63.19
2016
$77.57
$129.05
$83.71
2017
$70.79
$157.22
$82.10
2018
$38.88
$150.33
$69.24
The graph and related information should not be deemed “soliciting material” or to be “filed” with the SEC,
nor should such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except to the extent that we specifically incorporate
such information by reference into such a filing. The graph and information is included for historical comparative
purposes only and should not be considered indicative of future stock performance.
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Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The following table provides information regarding purchases of our common stock that were made by us
during the fourth quarter of 2018 (shares in thousands).
Period
October 1 - October 31
November 1 - November 30
December 1 - December 31
Total
Total Number of
Shares Purchased (1)
Average Price
Paid
per Share
Total Number of Shares
Purchased As Part of Publicly
Announced Plans or
Programs (2)
Maximum Dollar Value of
Shares that May Yet Be
Purchased Under the Plans or
Programs (2)
10,532 $
7,079 $
6,020 $
23,631 $
36.01
31.55
23.82
31.57
10,529 $
7,068 $
6,015 $
23,612
2,388
2,165
2,022
(1)
In addition to shares purchased under the share repurchase program described below, these amounts also
included approximately 19,000 shares received by us from employees for the payment of personal income tax
withholding on vesting transactions.
(2) On March 7, 2018, we announced a $1.0 billion share repurchase program. On June 6, 2018, we announced the
expansion of this program to $4.0 billion. On February 19, 2019, we announced a further expansion to $5.0
billion with a December 31, 2019 expiration date. During 2018, we repurchased 78.1 million shares of
common stock for $3.0 billion, or $38.11 per share. Future purchases under the program will be made in the
open market, private transactions or through the use of ASR programs.
Under the Devon Plan, eligible employees may purchase shares of our common stock through an investment
in the Devon Stock Fund, which is administered by an independent trustee. Eligible employees purchased
approximately 39,000 shares of our common stock in 2018, at then-prevailing stock prices, that they held through
their ownership in the Devon Stock Fund. We acquired the shares of our common stock sold under this plan through
open-market purchases.
Similarly, eligible Canadian employees may purchase shares of our common stock through an investment in
the Canadian Plan, which is administered by an independent trustee. Shares sold under the Canadian Plan were
acquired through open-market purchases. These shares and any interest in the Canadian Plan were offered and sold
in reliance on the exemptions for offers and sales of securities made outside of the U.S., including under Regulation
S for offers and sales of securities to employees pursuant to an employee benefit plan established and administered
in accordance with the law of a country other than the U.S. In 2018, there were no shares purchased by Canadian
employees under the plan.
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Item 6. Selected Financial Data
The financial information below should be read in conjunction with “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary
Data” of this report.
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
Statement of Earnings data:
Upstream revenues (1)
Total revenues (1)
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations (2)
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations
per share:
Basic (2)
Diluted (2)
Cash dividends per common share
Balance Sheet data:
Total assets (2)(3)
Long-term debt
Stockholders' equity
Common shares outstanding
$ 6,285 $ 5,307 $ 3,981 $ 5,885 $ 11,619
$ 10,734 $ 8,878 $ 6,753 $ 9,372 $ 16,636
(574) $(12,231) $ (1,004)
$
758 $
764 $
$
$
$
1.53 $
1.52 $
0.30 $
1.44 $ (1.14) $ (30.09) $ (2.49)
1.43 $ (1.14) $ (30.09) $ (2.49)
0.94
0.24 $
0.96 $
0.42 $
$ 19,566 $ 30,241 $ 28,675 $ 29,673 $ 49,253
$ 5,785 $ 6,749 $ 6,859 $ 8,990 $ 7,738
$ 9,186 $ 14,104 $ 12,722 $ 11,111 $ 24,789
409
418
523
525
450
(1)
In January 2018, Devon adopted ASC 606 – Revenue from Contracts with Customers using the modified
retrospective method and has applied the standard to all existing contracts. The impact of adoption for 2018 is
further discussed in Note 1 of “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this report. Prior
periods have not been restated.
(2) Material asset impairments and acquisition and divestiture activity had significant impacts on operating results
and the carrying value of our oil and gas assets. Specifically, there were asset impairments of $0.4 billion,
$16.1 billion and $3.4 billion in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. More discussion on these items can be
found in “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”
and in Note 2 and Note 5 of “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this report.
(3) Amounts in 2014 through 2017 include assets related to our aggregate ownership interest in EnLink and the
General Partner. As discussed further in Note 19 of “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of
this report, the 2018 divestment of our aggregate ownership interests in EnLink and the General Partner
resulted in the reclassification of EnLink and the General Partners’ assets to assets held for sale, which are
included within this amount.
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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Introduction
The following discussion and analysis presents management’s perspective of our business, financial condition
and overall performance. This information is intended to provide investors with an understanding of our past
performance, current financial condition and outlook for the future and should be read in conjunction with “Item 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this report.
Overview of 2018 Results
2018 was a pivotal year for Devon as we took several significant steps toward achieving our long-term
strategic goals. Operationally, we successfully transitioned our U.S. oil business into full-field development, which
resulted in high-return, light-oil production advancing 14 percent in 2018. In addition to this strong operating
performance, we made substantial progress high-grading our asset portfolio, building per-share value through our
share-repurchase program and reducing our financial leverage by more than 40 percent.
Increased STACK and Delaware Basin production 27% in 2018 compared to 2017.
Maintained our 2018 capital expenditure forecast.
Substantially achieved $5.0 billion in asset sales, including the monetization of EnLink and the General
Partner.
Repurchased $3.0 billion of common stock, representing a 14% share count reduction since December
31, 2017.
Reduced long-term debt by $922 million, which is expected to reduce annualized financing costs by $66
million.
Completed workforce reduction and cost reduction initiatives expected to generate $150 million of
annualized savings.
Increased our quarterly common stock dividend 33% to $0.08 per share beginning in the second quarter
of 2018.
Exited 2018 with $2.4 billion of cash and $2.9 billion of available credit under our Senior Credit
Facility and have no significant debt maturities until 2021.
Average Benchmark Prices
$3.20
$3.00
$2.80
$2.60
$2.40
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As presented in the graph at the left, our
operating achievements are subject to the
volatility of commodity prices. Over the last
four years, NYMEX WTI oil and NYMEX
Henry Hub prices ranged from an average
high of $64.79 per Bbl and $3.11 per MMBtu,
respectively, to an average low of $43.36 per
Bbl and $2.46 per MMBtu, respectively.
Widening Western Canadian Select
differentials negatively impacted the prices
we realized on our heavy oil production in the
fourth quarter of 2018. In the first two months
of 2019, Western Canadian Select
differentials have improved significantly.
Key measures of our financial
performance in 2018 are summarized in the
following table. Increased oil and natural gas
liquids prices as well as continued focus cost
management improved our 2018 financial
performance as compared to 2017, as seen in
the table below. Additionally, we recognized
a gain of approximately $2.6 billion ($2.2
billion after-tax) related to the sale of EnLink
and the General Partner during 2018. More
details for these metrics are found within the
“Results of Operations – 2018 vs. 2017”
below.
$20
2015
WTI (Oil)
2016
2017
2018
Western Canadian Select (Oil)
Henry Hub (Natural Gas)
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$
$
$
$
$
Total:
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Devon
$
Net earnings (loss) per diluted share attributable to Devon $
Core earnings (loss) attributable to Devon (1)n
$
Core earnings (loss) attributable to Devon per
diluted share (1)
Continuing Operations:
Net earnings (loss)
Net earnings (loss) per diluted share
Core earnings (loss) (1)
Core earnings (loss) per diluted share (1)
Discontinued Operations:
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Devon
$
Net earnings (loss) per diluted share attributable to Devon $
Core earnings attributable to Devon (1)
$
Core earnings attributable to Devon per diluted share (1)
$
Other Metrics:
Retained production (MBoe/d)
Total production (MBoe/d)
Realized price per Boe (2)
Operating cash flow from continuing operations
Capitalized expenditures, including acquisitions
Cash and cash equivalents
Total debt
Reserves (MMBoe)
$
$
$
$
$
2018
Change
2017
Change
2016
3,064 +241% $
6.10 +259% $
+53% $
655
898 +185% $
1.70 +181% $
427 +216% $
(1,056)
(2.09)
(367)
1.30
+60% $
0.81 +212% $
(0.73)
764
1.52
587
1.17
+1% $
+6% $
+48% $
+57% $
758 +232% $
1.43 +225% $
397 +207% $
0.75 +202% $
2,300 +1543% $
4.58 +1596% $
68 +127% $
0.13 +120% $
140 +129% $
0.27 +128% $
30 +580% $
0.06 +1628% $
500
535
29.08
2,228
2,576
2,414
5,947
1,927
+4%
- 2%
+12% $
+1% $
+19% $
- 9% $
- 13% $
- 10%
- 3%
481
- 11%
543
25.96
+39% $
2,209 +165% $
- 23% $
2,169
+36% $
2,642
+0% $
6,864
+5%
2,152
(574)
(1.14)
(371)
(0.73)
(481)
(0.95)
4
0.00
497
611
18.72
834
2,826
1,947
6,859
2,058
(1) Core earnings and core earnings per share attributable to Devon are financial measures not prepared in
accordance with GAAP. For a description of core earnings and core earnings per share attributable to Devon,
as well as reconciliations to the comparable GAAP measures, see “Non-GAAP Measures” in this Item 7.
Excludes any impact of oil, gas and NGL derivatives.
(2)
Business and Industry Outlook
Market prices for crude oil and natural gas are inherently volatile. Therefore, we cannot predict with certainty
the future prices for the commodities we produce and sell. In 2018, WTI oil prices averaged approximately $67/Bbl
through October, supported by stronger-than-expected oil demand, market management by both OPEC and non-
OPEC partners and unplanned supply outages. However, oil prices markedly declined in November and December,
averaging approximately $53/Bbl and reaching as low as $42.53/Bbl in December. The deterioration of WTI was
driven by OPEC and non-OPEC partners unwinding their production cut agreement, compounded by rising supply
and concerns over slowing global economic growth. Western Canadian Select basis differentials were challenged in
the fourth quarter of 2018 due to robust production outpacing local demand, pipeline capacity and rail capacity out
of the region. Looking ahead, current market fundamentals indicate that 2019 crude pricing is expected to improve
from its fourth quarter 2018 levels. Additionally, Western Canadian Select differentials are also projected to
improve, driven by provincially mandated production cuts combined with takeaway capacity additions expected in
late 2019. Changes in OPEC production strategies, the macro-economic environment, geopolitical risks and other
factors could impact our current forecasts.
In 2018, Devon marked its 30th year as a public company and 47th anniversary in the oil and gas business, so
we are experienced in dealing with the volatile nature of commodity prices. To mitigate our exposure to commodity
market volatility and ensure our financial strength, we use a disciplined, risk-management hedging program. Our
hedging program incorporates both systematic hedges added on a regular basis and discretionary hedges layered in
on an opportunistic basis to take advantage of favorable market conditions. We have approximately 50% of our
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anticipated 2019 oil and gas volumes hedged, and we are currently adding hedges for 2020 as well. Further
insulating our cash flow, we are proactively locking in hedges on the Western Canadian Select basis differential to
WTI and currently have approximately 50% of our 2019 Canadian heavy oil production hedged.
Despite the uncertainties pertaining to commodity prices, we remain focused on our strategic priorities of
having a premier portfolio of assets, delivering superior execution as we drill and operate oil and natural gas wells,
and maintaining our financial strength and flexibility. 2019 will be an important year for Devon as we plan to
separate our Canadian and Barnett Shale assets and complete our multi-year transition to a U.S. oil company with
operations focused on four core areas in the Delaware Basin, STACK, Eagle Ford and Rockies. With a focused
portfolio of U.S. oil assets, we also intend to optimize our cost structure by reducing our annual capital costs, G&A
costs, interest expense and production expenses by $780 million in the aggregate by 2021. We expect to deliver 70%
of these annualized cost savings in 2019, as the Canadian and Barnett Shale assets are separated, and we align our
workforce with the retained business and reduce outstanding debt.
Importantly, the portfolio changes and optimized cost performance are expected to enhance our competitive
positioning as oil production growth, price realizations, field-level margins and corporate rates-of-return should all
improve. With these improved expected outcomes, we remained focused on our 2019 capital allocation priorities of
funding our core operations, protecting our investment-grade credit ratings and paying our shareholder dividend.
Further, when considering the current commodity price environment and our current hedge position, we can achieve
all our capital allocation priorities at $46/Bbl WTI and $3.00/Mcf Henry Hub. Should WTI drop closer to $40/Bbl
for an extended period, we would shift our focus to preserving our financial strength and operational continuity.
However, as WTI rises above $46/Bbl, our free cash flow will accelerate, providing additional capital allocation
opportunities.
Results of Operations – 2018 vs. 2017
The following graphs, discussion and analysis are intended to provide an understanding of our results of
operations and current financial condition. Specifically, the graph below shows the change in net earnings from
2017 to 2018. The material changes are further discussed by category on the following pages. To facilitate the
review, these numbers are being presented before consideration of earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests.
Net Earnings
$2 140
$2,140
$3 224
$3,224
$576
$134
$134
$203
($129)
$87
)
($277)
(
($447)
($141)
($141)
$1,078
2017
Upstream
operations
Marketing
operations
Exploration
expenses
DD&A
G&A
Financing
costs, net
Other (1)
Income
taxes
Discontinued
operations
2018
(1)
Other in the table above includes asset impairments, asset dispositions, restructuring and transaction costs and other expenses.
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The graph below presents the drivers of the upstream operations change presented above, with additional
details and discussion of the drivers following the graph.
$3,484
$60$60
Upstream Operations
$467
$451
($402)
$4,060
2017
Production volumes
Field prices (2)
Hedging
Production
expenses (2)
2018
(2)
As further discussed in Note 1 in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” in this report, in 2018 the presentation
of certain processing arrangements changed from a net to a gross presentation. The change resulted in an increase to our upstream
revenues and production expenses by $254 million during 2018 with no impact to net earnings.
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Upstream Operations
Oil, Gas and NGL Production
2018
% of
Total
2017 Change
Oil and bitumen
(MBbls/d)
Delaware Basin
STACK
Rockies Oil
Heavy Oil
Eagle Ford
Barnett Shale
Other
Retained assets
U.S. divested assets
Total Oil
Bitumen
Total Oil and
bitumen
42
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18
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1
5
140
9
149
97
17%
13%
6%
7%
12%
0%
2%
57%
4%
61%
39%
29 +42%
25 +28%
10 +37%
+1%
18
- 17%
34
- 7%
1
- 3%
5
122 +14%
12
- 23%
134 +11%
- 12%
110
246 100%
244
+1%
% of
Total
2017 Change
Gas (MMcf/d)
Delaware Basin
STACK
Rockies Oil
Heavy Oil
Eagle Ford
Barnett Shale
Other
Retained assets
U.S. divested assets
Total
105
334
16
10
79
447
1
992
108
1,100
10%
86 +22%
294 +13%
30%
8 +85%
1%
- 39%
17
1%
- 17%
7%
95
- 6%
41% 475
+6%
0%
1
+2%
90% 976
- 52%
227
10%
- 9%
100% 1,203
NGLs (MBbls/d)
Delaware Basin
STACK
Rockies Oil
Eagle Ford
Barnett Shale
Other
Retained assets
U.S. divested assets
Total
2018
% of
Total
2017 Change
16
37
1
13
30
1
98
8
106
15%
35%
2%
12%
28%
1%
93%
7%
100%
10 +53%
30 +24%
1 +75%
+2%
13
- 4%
31
1
- 5%
86 +14%
- 40%
13
+7%
99
Combined (MBoe/d)
Delaware Basin
STACK
Rockies Oil
Heavy Oil
Eagle Ford
Barnett Shale
Other
Retained assets
U.S. divested assets
Total
2018
% of
Total
2017 Change
75
125
17
117
54
105
7
500
35
535
14%
24%
3%
22%
10%
20%
1%
94%
6%
100%
54 +39%
104 +20%
12 +43%
- 11%
131
- 13%
62
- 5%
111
- 3%
7
+4%
481
- 44%
62
- 2%
543
Focused development activities in the Delaware
Basin, STACK and Rockies resulted in an approximate
28% increase in production from those areas compared
d
to 2017. These increases also drove a 17% increase in
n
our U.S. retained oil production. This strong
performance led to the overall growth in our retained
performance led to the overall growth in our retained
assets during 2018. Production increases from our
r
capital focused assets were partially offset by the
effects of facility repairs and other maintenance work at
t
the Jackfish facilities,
resulting from our U.S. non-core divestitures.
as well as by lower production
Oil, Gas and NGL Prices
Oil and bitumen
(per Bbl)
WTI index
Access Western
Blend index
U.S.
Canada
Realized price,
unhedged
Cash settlements
Realized price,
with hedges
2018 Realization 2017 Change
$64.79
$50.99 +27%
$34.75
$61.97
$19.37
- 6%
$36.90
96% $49.41 +25%
- 35%
30% $29.99
$42.04
$ (0.49)
65% $39.23
$ 0.23
+7%
$41.55
64% $39.46
+5%
2018 Realization 2017 Change
Gas (per Mcf)
Henry Hub index
$ 3.09
Realized price, unhedged $ 2.37
$ 0.01
Cash settlements
Realized price,
with hedges
$ 2.38
$ 3.11
77% $ 2.48
$ 0.08
- 1%
- 5%
77% $ 2.56
- 7%
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NGLs (per Bbl)
Mont Belvieu
blended index (1)
Realized price,
unhedged
Cash settlements
Realized price,
with hedges
2018 Realization 2017 Change
Commodity Derivatives
$28.31
$24.77 +14%
$24.74
$ (1.17)
87% $15.66 +58%
$ (0.10)
$23.57
83% $15.56 +51%
Oil
Natural gas
NGL
Total cash settlements
Valuation changes
Total
2018 2017 Change
Q
$
$
(44) $
5
(45)
(84)
692
608 $
21 - 310%
- 86%
35
(3) - 1400%
53 - 258%
104 +565%
157 +287%
(1) Based upon composition of our NGL barrel.
Combined (per Boe)
U.S.
Canada
Realized price, unhedged
Cash settlements
Realized price, with hedges
2018
2017
Change
$ 31.86 $ 24.88
$ 19.12 $ 29.39
$ 29.08 $ 25.96
$
0.27
$ 28.65 $ 26.23
(0.43) $
+28%
- 35%
+12%
+9%
Upstream revenues increased as a result of higher
unhedged, realized prices for our U.S. oil and NGLs.
The increase in oil sales primarily resulted from
higher average WTI crude index prices, which were
27% higher in 2018, resulting in an increase of
approximately $568 million.
NGL sales increased $351 million as a result of
14% higher NGL prices at the Mont Belvieu, Texas
hub, as well as improved realizations in our NGL price.
These increases were partially offset by widening
differentials to the WTI index for bitumen sales, which
negatively impacted our upstream revenues by $406
million. In the fourth quarter of 2018, market forces
widened Canadian heavy oil differentials beyond
historical norms and negatively impacted the price we
realized on our Canadian production. We had basis
swaps for approximately half of our fourth quarter
production to mitigate the effect of the lower market
price. To further mitigate the effects of the lower price,
we reduced our Jackfish production in November 2018
which impacted our fourth quarter production by
approximately 8 MBbls/d. Our Canadian heavy oil
unhedged realized price for the fourth quarter was near
zero. To date in 2019, heavy oil differentials have
significantly improved driven by provincially mandated
production cuts combined with takeaway capacity
additions expected in 2019.
As further discussed in Note 1 in “Item 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this
report, in 2018 the presentation of certain processing
arrangements changed from a net to a gross
presentation. The change resulted in an increase to our
upstream revenues and production expenses by
approximately $254 million with no impact to net
earnings.
Cash settlements as presented in the tables above
represent realized gains or losses related to the
instruments described in Note 3 in “Item 8. Financial
Statements and Supplementary Data” of this report.
In addition to cash settlements, we also recognize
fair value changes on our oil, gas and NGL derivative
instruments in each reporting period. The changes in
fair value resulted from new positions and settlements
that occurred during each period, as well as the
relationship between contract prices and the associated
forward curves.
Production Expenses
LOE
Gathering, processing &
transportation
Production taxes
Property taxes
Total
Per Boe:
LOE
Gathering, processing &
transportation
Percent of oil, gas and
NGL sales:
Production taxes
2018
$ 995
2017 Change
$ 927
+7%
891
278
61
$2,225
647
194
55
$1,823
+38%
+43%
+11%
+22%
$ 5.10
$ 4.67
+9%
$ 4.56
$ 3.26
+40%
4.9%
3.8% +27%
LOE increased $68 million primarily due to
continued focus on growing our liquids-rich assets
within the STACK and Delaware Basin and higher
maintenance costs at our Jackfish facilities, partially
offset by our U.S. non-core divestitures.
As further discussed in Note 1 in “Item 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this
report, in 2018 the presentation of certain processing
arrangements changed from a net to a gross
presentation. The change resulted in an increase to our
upstream revenues and production expenses by
approximately $254 million with no impact to net
earnings.
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Production taxes increased on an absolute dollar
basis primarily due to the increase in our U.S. upstream
revenues, on which the majority of our production taxes
are assessed. Additionally, the increase in Oklahoma
severance tax rates that became effective during the
third quarter of 2018 also contributed to the increase on
an absolute dollar basis and as a percentage of oil, gas
and NGL sales.
Our oil and gas DD&A increased primarily due
to continued development in the STACK, Delaware
Basin and Rockies properties. The increases were
slightly offset by reduced production volumes at the
Jackfish facilities and from our 2018 U.S. non-core
asset divestitures.
General and Administrative Expenses
Property taxes increased as a result of higher
property value assessments, primarily on our Texas
properties, partially offset by our U.S. non-core
divestitures.
Labor and benefits
Non-labor
Reimbursed G&A
Total Devon
2018 2017 Change
$ 494 $ 582
228
(73)
$ 650 $ 737
236
(80)
- 15%
+4%
- 10%
- 12%
Marketing Operations
Marketing revenues
Marketing expenses
Margin
2018
2017 Change
$ 4,449 $ 3,571 +25%
(4,363) (3,619)
- 21%
(48) +279%
$
86 $
The overall increase in marketing operating
margin was primarily due to improved commodity
prices, which were partially offset by the impact of our
downstream marketing commitments.
Exploration Expenses
2018 2017 Change
Labor and benefits decreased primarily as a result
of the workforce reduction that occurred during 2018 as
discussed in Note 6 in “Item 8. Financial Statements
and Supplementary Data” of this report. Non-labor
costs were higher due to an increase in costs related to
automation and process improvements.
Financing Costs, net
Financing costs, net increased $277 million as a
result of a $312 million loss on early retirement of debt.
For further discussion of early retirement premiums and
reduced interest expense resulting from our lower debt
balances, see Note 15 in “Item 8. Financial Statements
and Supplementary Data” of this report.
Unproved impairments
Geological and geophysical
Exploration overhead and other
Total
$
$
95 $
21
61
177 $
217
110
- 56%
- 81%
53 +15%
- 53%
380
Unproved impairments in both periods primarily
relate to a portion of acreage in our U.S. non-core
operations upon which we do not intend to pursue
further exploration and development. Geological and
geophysical costs decreased primarily in the STACK
and Delaware Basin.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Oil and gas per Boe
2018
$ 7.98 $ 7.15 +12%
2017 Change
Oil and gas
Other property and equipment
Total
$1,559 $ 1,419 +10%
- 10%
+8%
110
$1,529
99
$1,658
Other
Asset impairments
Asset dispositions
Restructuring
Other
Total
2018 2017 Change
$ 156 $ — N/M
- 21%
(263)
(217)
114 — N/M
140
(83) +269%
$ 147 $ (300) +149%
Additional information regarding the
impairments is discussed in Note 5 in “Item 8. Financial
Statements and Supplementary Data” of this report.
We recognized gains in conjunction with certain
of our U.S. asset dispositions in 2017 and 2018. For
further discussion, see Note 2 in “Item 8. Financial
Statements and Supplementary Data” of this report.
During 2018, we recognized restructuring and
transaction costs of $114 million primarily as a result of
our workforce reduction. See Note 6 in “Item 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this
report.
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The remaining change in other expense was
driven primarily by changes on foreign currency
exchange instruments as further discussed in Note 7 in
“Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”
of this report.
Income Taxes
Current expense (benefit)
Deferred expense (benefit)
Total expense
Effective income tax rate
2018
2017
$
$
(70) $
226
156
$
17%
112
(97)
15
2%
Results of Operations – 2017 vs. 2016
For discussion on income taxes, see Note 8 in
“Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”
of this report.
Discontinued Operations
Discontinued operations net earnings increased
primarily due to the gain on the sale of our aggregate
ownership interests in EnLink and the General Partner
of $2.6 billion ($2.2 billion after-tax). For discussion on
discontinued operations, see Note 19 in “Item 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this
report” of this report.
The graph below shows the change in net earnings from 2016 to 2017. The material changes are further
discussed by category on the following pages. To facilitate the review, these numbers are being presented before
consideration of earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests.
Net Earnings
$1,204
$1,078
($1,458)
$1,308
$1
($165)
$63
($4)
$400
($397)
$126
2016
Upstream
operations
Marketing
operations
Exploration
expenses
DD&A
G&A
Financing
costs, net
Other (1)
Income
taxes
Discontinued
operations
2017
(1)
Other in the table above includes asset impairments, asset dispositions, restructuring and transaction costs and other expenses.
The graph below presents the drivers of the upstream operations change presented above, with additional
details and discussion of the drivers following the graph.
Upstream Operations
$1 395
$1,395
$358
($18)
$3,484
$2 176
$2,176
($427)
($427)
2016
Production
volumes
Field prices
Hedging
2017
expenses
35
244
100%
260
- 6%
Oil, Gas and NGL Prices
Upstream Operations
Oil, Gas and NGL Production
Oil and bitumen
(MBbls/d)
Delaware Basin
STACK
Rockies Oil
Heavy Oil
Eagle Ford
Barnett Shale
Other
Retained assets
U.S. divested assets
Total Oil
Bitumen
Total Oil and
bitumen
Gas (MMcf/d)
2017
% of
Total
2016 Change
29
25
10
18
34
1
5
122
12
134
110
12%
11%
4%
7%
14%
0%
2%
50%
5%
55%
45%
32
- 7%
18 +39%
+9%
- 19%
- 14%
- 25%
- 13%
- 4%
- 51%
- 11%
+1%
9
22
39
1
6
127
24
151
109
% of
Total
2016 Change
Delaware Basin
STACK
Rockies Oil
Heavy Oil
Eagle Ford
Barnett Shale
Other
Retained assets
U.S. divested assets
Total
86
294
8
17
95
475
1
976
227
1,203
7%
86
282
24%
16
1%
20
2%
101
8%
39% 530
0%
1
81% 1,036
377
19%
100% 1,413
+1%
+4%
- 48%
- 14%
- 6%
- 10%
- 10%
- 6%
- 40%
- 15%
NGLs (MBbls/d)
Delaware Basin
STACK
Rockies Oil
Eagle Ford
Barnett Shale
Other
Retained assets
U.S. divested assets
Total
2017
% of
Total
2016 Change
10
30
1
13
31
1
86
13
99
10%
30%
1%
13%
32%
1%
87%
13%
100%
11
- 10%
25 +19%
1 +23%
- 19%
- 9%
- 4%
- 3%
- 53%
- 15%
16
34
1
88
28
116
Combined (MBoe/d)
Delaware Basin
STACK
Rockies Oil
Heavy Oil
Eagle Ford
Barnett Shale
Other
Retained assets
U.S. divested assets
Total
2017
% of
Total
2016 Change
54
104
12
131
62
111
7
481
62
543
10%
19%
2%
24%
11%
21%
1%
88%
12%
100%
- 6%
57
90 +15%
- 3%
13
- 2%
134
- 13%
72
- 10%
123
- 6%
8
- 3%
497
- 45%
114
- 11%
611
Production declines reduced our upstream
revenues by $427 million primarily as a result of our
U.S. divested assets. Retained production volumes
decreased due to reduced completion activity in the
Eagle Ford and natural production declines in the
Barnett Shale. These decreases were partially offset by
expanded drilling and performance in the STACK.
Oil and bitumen (per
Bbl)
WTI index
Access Western
Blend index
U.S.
Canada
Realized price,
unhedged
Cash settlements
Realized price,
with hedges
2017 Realization 2016 Change
$50.99
$43.36 +18%
$36.90
$49.41
$29.99
$26.96 +37%
97% $38.92 +27%
59% $20.53 +46%
$39.23
$ 0.23
77% $29.65 +32%
$ (0.43)
$39.46
77% $29.22 +35%
2017 Realization 2016 Change
Gas (per Mcf)
$3.11
Henry Hub index
Realized price, unhedged $2.48
Cash settlements
$0.08
Realized price,
with hedges
$2.56
$2.46 +26%
80% $1.84 +35%
$0.07
82% $1.91 +34%
2017 Realization 2016 Change
NGLs (per Bbl)
Mont Belvieu blended
index (1)
Realized price,
unhedged
Cash settlements
Realized price,
with hedges
$24.77
$17.20 +44%
$15.66
$ (0.10)
63% $ 9.81 +60%
$ (0.11)
$15.56
63% $ 9.70 +60%
(1) Based upon composition of average Devon NGL
barrel.
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Combined (per Boe)
U.S.
Canada
Realized price, unhedged
Cash settlements
Realized price, with hedges
2017 2016 Change
$ 24.88 $18.34 +36%
$ 29.39 $20.07 +46%
$ 25.96 $18.72 +39%
$ 0.27 $ (0.05)
$ 26.23 $18.67 +40%
Upstream revenues increased $1.4 billion as a
result of higher unhedged, realized prices across our
entire portfolio. The increase in oil and bitumen sales
primarily resulted from higher average WTI crude
index prices, which were 18% higher in 2017.
Additionally, our oil and bitumen sales benefited from
tighter differentials to the WTI index. The increase in
gas sales was driven by higher North American regional
index prices upon which our gas sales are based and
higher NGL prices at the Mont Belvieu, Texas hub.
Commodity Derivatives
Oil
Natural gas
NGL
Total cash settlements
Valuation changes
Total
Production Expenses
LOE
Gathering, processing &
transportation
Production taxes
Property taxes
Total
Per Boe:
LOE
Gathering, processing &
transportation
Percent of oil, gas and
NGL sales:
Production taxes
2017 2016 Change
Q
$
$
(41) +151%
21 $
35
+0%
35
(5) +40%
(3)
(11) N/M
53
104
(190) +155%
157 $ (201) +178%
2017
$ 927
2016 Change
$1,027
- 10%
647
194
55
$1,823
555
149
74
$1,805
+17%
+30%
- 26%
+1%
$ 4.67
$ 4.59
+2%
$ 3.26
$ 2.48
+31%
3.8%
3.5%
+7%
LOE decreased $100 million primarily due to our
U.S. property divestitures in 2016. Well optimization
and cost reduction initiatives across our portfolio offset
industry inflation. These initiatives have been primarily
focused on reducing costs associated with water
disposal, power and fuel, compression and workovers.
Gathering and transportation expense increased
$92 million primarily due to a full year of the Access
Pipeline transportation tolls, which commenced in the
fourth quarter of 2016 subsequent to the sale of our
interest in the pipeline. Our Access transportation
agreement contains a base transportation commitment,
which for the initial five years averages $110 million
annually.
Production taxes increased on an absolute dollar
basis primarily due to the increase in our U.S. upstream
revenues, on which the majority of our production taxes
are assessed.
Property taxes decreased as a result of lower
property value assessments from the local taxing
authorities across our key operating areas and as a
result of our U.S. asset divestitures.
Exploration Expenses
Unproved impairments
Geological and geophysical
Exploration overhead and other
$
Total
$
2017
217 $
110
53
380 $
2016
Chang
e
77 +182%
65 +70%
- 27%
73
215 +77%
Unproved impairments primarily relate to a
portion of acreage in our U.S. non-core operations upon
which we do not intend to pursue further exploration
and development. Geological and geophysical costs
increased primarily in the STACK and Delaware Basin.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Oil and gas per Boe
Oil and gas
Other property and
equipment
Total
2017
$
7.15 $
2016 Change
6.47 +11%
$ 1,419 $ 1,446
- 2%
110
146
$ 1,529 $ 1,592
- 25%
- 4%
Our oil and gas DD&A remained relatively flat as
compared to the prior year. Increases in oil and gas
DD&A rates due to continued development in the
STACK and Delaware Basin were offset by reduced
production volumes resulting from the 2016 U.S. asset
divestitures. DD&A from our other property and
equipment decreased due to the divestiture of the
Access Pipeline in the fourth quarter of 2016.
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Financing Costs, net
Financing costs, net decreased $400 million
primarily as a result of our $2.1 billion early debt
retirement in 2016. For further discussion of early
retirement premiums and reduced interest expense
resulting from our lower debt balances, see Note 15 in
“Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”
of this report.
Other
Asset impairments
Asset dispositions
Restructuring
Other
Total
2016 Change
2017
$ — $
437 - 100%
(217) (1,496) +85%
261 - 100%
—
101 - 183%
(83)
$ (300) $ (697) +57%
In 2016, we recognized proved asset impairments
on a portion of our U.S. assets. See Note 5 in “Item 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this
report for additional information.
We recognized gains in conjunction with certain
of our asset dispositions in both 2016 and 2017 and the
divestiture of our 50% interest in the Access Pipeline in
2016. For further discussion, see Note 2 in “Item 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this
report.
During 2016, we recognized restructuring and
transaction costs of $261 million primarily as a result of
our workforce reduction. For discussion of our
reorganization programs and the associated
restructuring costs, see Note 6 in “Item 8. Financial
Statements and Supplementary Data” of this report.
The remaining change in other expense was
driven primarily by changes on foreign currency
exchange instruments, as further discussed in Note 7 in
“Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”
of this report.
Income Taxes
Current expense
Deferred expense (benefit)
Total expense
Effective income tax rate
2017
2016
$
$
112 $
(97)
15
$
2%
98
43
141
(33%)
For discussion on income taxes, see Note 8 in
“Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”
of this report.
Discontinued Operations
For discussion on discontinued operations,
see Note 19 in “Item 8. Financial Statements and
Supplementary Data” of this report.
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Capital Resources, Uses and Liquidity
Sources and Uses of Cash
The following table presents the major changes in cash and cash equivalents for the time periods presented
below.
$
Operating cash flow from continuing operations
Divestitures of property and equipment
Capital expenditures
Acquisitions of property and equipment
Debt activity, net
Repurchases of common stock
Common stock dividends
Issuance of common stock
Effect of exchange rate and other
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
from discontinued operations
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at
end of period
$
2018
Year ended December 31,
2017
2016
$
2,228
1,013
(2,451)
(55)
(1,226)
(2,956)
(149)
—
151
3,207
(238) $
2,209 $
426
(1,968)
(46)
—
—
(127)
—
(53)
284
725 $
834
3,020
(1,384)
(849)
(3,383)
—
(221)
1,469
(96)
259
(351)
2,446
$
2,684 $
1,959
Net cash provided by operating activities continued to be a significant source of capital and liquidity in 2018.
Our operating cash flow was relatively flat compared to 2017. In 2018, our operating cash flow funded
approximately 86% of our capital expenditure program and dividends. We utilized available cash balances and
divestiture proceeds to supplement our operating cash flows. Operating cash flow for 2018 included a realized
foreign exchange loss of $241 million relating to foreign currency denominated intercompany loan activity as
described in Note 7 in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this report. There was an offset in
the effect of exchange rate and other line in the above table, resulting in no impact to the net change in cash, cash
equivalents and restricted cash.
Our operating cash flow increased $1.4 billion, or 165%, from 2016 to 2017. In 2017, our operating cash flow
fully funded our capital expenditures program as well as our dividends. In 2016, our operating cash flow did not
fully fund our capital requirements and dividends; as a result, we utilized available cash balances and divestiture
proceeds to supplement our operating cash flows.
Divestitures of Property and Investments
During 2018, as part of our announced divestiture program, we sold non-core U.S. upstream assets for
approximately $1.0 billion. For further discussion, see Note 2 in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary
Data” of this report.
During 2017, as part of our announced divestiture program, we sold non-core U.S. upstream assets for
approximately $420 million. For further discussion, see Note 2 in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary
Data” of this report.
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During 2016, we divested certain non-core upstream assets in the U.S. and our 50% interest in the Access
Pipeline in Canada for approximately $3.0 billion, net of purchase price adjustments. Proceeds from these
divestitures were used primarily for debt repayment and to support capital investment in our core resource plays. For
further discussion, see Note 2 in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this report.
We did not have significant current cash income taxes resulting from the divestitures in 2018, 2017 and 2016.
Capital Expenditures
The following table summarizes our capital expenditures and property acquisitions.
Oil and gas
Corporate and other
Total capital expenditures
Acquisitions
Year ended December 31,
2018
2017
2016
$
$
$
2,395 $
56
2,451 $
55 $
1,879 $
89
1,968 $
46 $
1,341
43
1,384
849
operations and other corporate activities. The vast majority of our capital expenditures are for the acquisition,
drilling and development of oil and gas properties. Our capital program is designed to operate within or near
operating cash flow and may fluctuate with changes to commodity prices and other factors impacting cash flow.
This is evidenced by our operating cash flow funding approximately 91% of capital expenditures in 2018 and fully
funding capital expenditures in 2017.
Acquisition costs in 2016 primarily consisted of Devon’s bolt-on acquisition of assets in the STACK play for
$1.5 billion. Approximately $849 million was paid in cash at closing with the remainder of the purchase price
funded with equity consideration. See Note 2 in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this
report for more information.
Debt Activity, Net
During 2018, our debt decreased $922 million due to completed tender offers of certain long-term debt as well
as the maturity of certain senior notes. In conjunction with the tender offers, we recognized a $312 million loss on
the early retirement of debt, including $304 million of cash retirement costs and fees. For additional information, see
Note 15 in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this report.
During 2016, our debt decreased $3.1 billion due to completed tender offers to purchase and redeem $2.1
billion of debt securities prior to their maturity and a $1 billion reduction in short-term borrowings. In conjunction
with the tender offers, we recognized a $269 million loss on the early retirement of debt, including $265 million of
cash retirement costs and fees. For additional information, see Note 15 in “Item 8. Financial Statements and
Supplementary Data” of this report.
Repurchases of Common Stock and Shareholder Distributions
In June 2018, in conjunction with the announcement of the divestiture of our investment in EnLink and the
General Partner, our Board of Directors authorized a $4.0 billion share repurchase program of our common stock.
The share repurchase program expires December 31, 2019. As discussed further in Note 18 in “Item 8. Financial
Statements and Supplementary Data” in this report, we repurchased 78.1 million shares of common stock for $3.0
billion, or $38.11 per share, under the ASR agreement and through open-market share repurchases through
billion, or $38.11 per share, under the ASR agreement and through open-market share repurchases through
December 31, 2018.
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Devon paid common stock dividends of $149 million, $127 million and $221 million during 2018, 2017 and
2016, respectively. During the second quarter of 2018, we increased our quarterly dividend 33% to $0.08 per share
as part of our initiative to return cash to shareholders. Our prior quarterly dividend was $0.06 per share subsequent
to a reduction from $0.24 per share in the second quarter of 2016 due to the depressed commodity price
Note 18 in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of
environment. For additional information, see Note 18 in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of
this report.
Issuance of Common Stock
In February 2016, we issued 79 million shares of our common stock to the public, inclusive of 10 million
shares sold as part of the underwriters’ option. Net proceeds from the offering were approximately $1.5 billion.
Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations
All cash flows in the following table relate to activities of EnLink and the General Partner.
Cash flows from discontinued operations:
Operating activities
Capital expenditures and other
Divestitures of investments
Investing activities
Debt activity, net
Issuance of subsidiary units
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
Other
Financing activities
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and
restricted cash of discontinued operations
Year ended December 31,
2018
2017
2016
$
476 $
(556)
3,104
2,548
347
1
(217)
52
183
700 $
(801)
190
(611)
2
501
(354)
46
195
666
(1,381)
—
(1,381)
228
892
(304)
158
974
$
3,207 $
284 $
259
Operating cash flow in 2018 decreased $224 million and $190 million from 2017 and 2016, respectively, as a
result of the divestiture of our aggregate ownership interests in EnLink and the General Partner in July 2018.
Cash flows from investing activities for 2018 includes $3.125 billion received from the divestiture of our
aggregate ownership interests in EnLink and the General Partner, partially offset by capital expenditures and other
items. Capital expenditures for EnLink’s midstream operations are primarily for the construction and expansion of
oil and gas gathering facilities and pipelines. During 2017, EnLink divested its ownership interest in Howard Energy
Partners for approximately $190 million. During 2016, EnLink acquired Anadarko Basin gathering and processing
midstream assets for $1.5 billion. Approximately $792 million was paid in cash at closing with the remainder of the
purchase price funded with equity consideration and debt.
Cash flows from financing activities includes common and preferred units EnLink issued and sold during
2017 and 2016 generating net proceeds of approximately $501 million and $892 million, respectively. Distributions
to noncontrolling interests in the table above exclude the distributions EnLink and the General Partner paid to
Devon, which have been eliminated in consolidation. Distributions Enlink and the General Partner paid to Devon
were $134 million, $265 million and $265 million during 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Liquidity
The business of exploring for, developing and producing oil and natural gas is capital intensive. Because oil,
natural gas and NGL reserves are a depleting resource, we, like all upstream operators, must continually make
capital investments to grow and even sustain production. Generally, our capital investments are focused on drilling
and completing new wells and maintaining production from existing wells. At opportunistic times, we also acquire
operations and properties from other operators or land owners to enhance our existing portfolio of assets.
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Historically, our primary sources of capital funding and liquidity have been our operating cash flow, cash on
hand and asset divestiture proceeds. Additionally, we maintain a commercial paper program, supported by our
revolving line of credit, which can be accessed as needed to supplement operating cash flow and cash balances. If
needed, we can also issue debt and equity securities pursuant to our shelf registration statement filed with the SEC.
In February 2019, we also announced plans to separate our Canadian and Barnett Shale assets and operations. We
expect to complete these asset separations in 2019. We plan to use the proceeds from these transactions for debt
repayments and common share repurchases. We estimate the combination of our sources of capital will continue to
be adequate to fund our planned capital requirements as discussed in this section.
Operating Cash Flow
Key inputs into determining our planned capital investment is the amount of cash we hold and operating cash
flow we expect to generate over the next one to three or more years. At the end of 2018, we held approximately $2.4
billion of cash. Our operating cash flow forecasts are sensitive to many variables and include a measure of
uncertainty as these variables differ from our expectations.
Commodity Prices – The most uncertain and volatile variables for our operating cash flow are the prices of the
oil, bitumen, gas and NGLs we produce and sell. Prices 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, which are difficult to predict, create volatility in prices and are beyond
our control. For illustration, our operating cash flow slightly increased in 2018 largely due to 16% growth from our
retained U.S. liquids portfolio, as well as 32% higher realized pricing related to these assets. These increases were
mostly offset by a significant decrease in our realized price for our bitumen production in 2018. Western Canadian
Select basis differentials widened significantly above historical norms due to robust production outpacing local
demand, pipeline capacity and rail capacity out of the region. The market fundamentals led our fourth quarter
unhedged realized price for bitumen to be near $0 per Bbl. In the first two months of 2019, government-mandated
production curtailments and current market fundamentals have led to a significant improvement in the Western
Canadian Select basis differential.
To mitigate some of the risk inherent in prices, we utilize various derivative financial instruments to protect a
portion of our production against downside price risk. We target hedging approximately 50% of our production in a
manner that systematically places hedges for several quarters in advance, allowing us to maintain a disciplined risk
management program as it relates to commodity price volatility. We supplement the systematic hedging program
with discretionary hedges that take advantage of favorable market conditions. We currently have approximately 50%
of our anticipated 2019 oil and gas volumes hedged, and we are adding hedges for 2020 as well. Further insulating
our cash flow, we are proactively locking in hedges on the Western Canada Select basis differential to WTI and
currently have approximately 50% of our 2019 Canadian heavy oil production hedged. The key terms to our oil, gas
and NGL derivative financial instruments as of December 31, 2018 are presented in Note 3 in “Item 8. Financial
Statements and Supplementary Data” of this report.
Further, when considering the current commodity price environment and our current hedge position, we
expect to achieve our capital investment priorities at $46/Bbl WTI and $3.00/Mcf Henry Hub. Should WTI drop
closer to $40/Bbl for an extended period, we would shift our focus to preserving our financial strength and
operational continuity. However, as WTI/Bbl rises above $46, our free cash flow will accelerate, providing
additional capital allocation opportunities.
Operating Expenses – Commodity prices can also affect our operating cash flow through an indirect effect on
operating expenses. Significant commodity price decreases can lead to a decrease in drilling and development
activities. As a result, the demand and cost for people, services, equipment and materials may also decrease, causing
a positive impact on our cash flow as the prices paid for services and equipment decline. However, the inverse is
also generally true during periods of rising commodity prices.
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For 2019, we expect to aggressively optimize our cost structure in conjunction with our planned Canadian and
Barnett Shale asset divestitures, as we focus on our remaining four U.S. oil plays, align our workforce with the
retained business and reduce outstanding debt. We anticipate the planned $780 million reduction of annualized costs
will occur over three years, with roughly 70% of the savings delivered by the end of 2019. Approximately 40% of
the reduced costs relate to our capital programs and the remainder relates to our operating expenses, including G&A,
interest expense and production expenses.
Credit Losses – Our operating cash flow is also exposed to credit risk in a variety of ways. This includes the
credit risk related to customers who purchase our oil, gas and NGL production, the collection of receivables from
our joint-interest partners for their proportionate share of expenditures made on projects we operate and
counterparties to our derivative financial contracts. We utilize a variety of mechanisms to limit our exposure to the
credit risks of our customers, partners and counterparties. Such mechanisms include, under certain conditions,
requiring letters of credit, prepayments or collateral postings.
Divestitures of Property and Equipment
In the first quarter of 2019, we sold non-core assets for approximately $300 million. We also anticipate
separating our Canadian and Barnett Shale businesses from our Company in 2019.
Credit Availability
Our 2018 Senior Credit Facility, under which we have $2.9 billion of available borrowing capacity at
December 31, 2018, matures on October 5, 2023, with the option to extend the maturity date by two additional one-
year periods subject to lender consent. The 2018 Senior Credit Facility supports our $3.0 billion of short-term credit
under our commercial paper program. As of December 31, 2018, there were no borrowings under our commercial
paper program. See Note 15 in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this report for further
discussion.
The 2018 Senior Credit Facility contains only one material financial covenant. This covenant requires us to
maintain a ratio of total funded debt to total capitalization, as defined in the credit agreement, of no more than 65%.
As of December 31, 2018, we were in compliance with this covenant with a 21.0% debt-to-capitalization ratio.
Our access to funds from the 2018 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 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 credit facility is not conditioned on the absence of a material adverse
effect.
As market conditions warrant and subject to our contractual restrictions, liquidity position and other factors,
we may from time to time seek to repurchase or retire our outstanding debt through cash purchases and/or exchanges
for other debt or equity securities in open market transactions, privately negotiated transactions, by tender offer or
otherwise. Any such cash repurchases by us may be funded by cash on hand or incurring new debt. The amounts
involved in any such transactions, individually or in the aggregate, may be material. Furthermore, any such
repurchases or exchanges may result in our acquiring and retiring a substantial amount of such indebtedness, which
would impact the trading liquidity of such indebtedness.
In January 2019, we repaid the $162 million of 6.30% senior notes at maturity with cash on hand.
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Debt Ratings
We receive debt ratings from the major ratings agencies in the U.S. In determining our debt ratings, the
agencies consider a number of qualitative and quantitative items including, but not limited to, commodity pricing
levels, our liquidity, asset quality, reserve mix, debt levels, cost structure, planned asset sales and production growth
opportunities. Our credit rating from Standard and Poor’s Financial Services is BBB with a stable outlook. Our
credit rating from Fitch is BBB+ with a stable outlook. Our credit rating from Moody’s Investor Service is Ba1 with
a positive outlook. Any rating downgrades may result in additional letters of credit or cash collateral being posted
under certain contractual arrangements.
There are no “rating triggers” in any of our contractual debt obligations that would accelerate scheduled
maturities should our debt rating fall below a specified level. However, a downgrade could adversely impact our
interest rate on any credit facility borrowings and the ability to economically access debt markets in the future.
Share Repurchase Program
In February 2019, our Board of Directors increased our share repurchase program by an additional $1 billion.
The $5 billion share repurchase program expires December 31, 2019.
$3.4 billion of the authorized program.
Through February 15, 2019, we have executed
Capital Expenditures
Our 2019 exploration and development budget is expected to be approximately $2.0 billion to $2.25 billion,
including capital associated with our Canadian and Barnett Shale upstream assets.
Contractual Obligations
The following table presents a summary of our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2018.
Devon obligations:
Debt (1)
Interest expense (2)
Purchase obligations (3)
Operational agreements (4)
Asset retirement obligations (5)
Drilling and facility obligations (6)
Lease obligations (7)
Other (8)
Total obligations
Payments Due by Period
Total
Less Than 1
Year
1-3 Years
3-5 Years
More Than
5 Years
$
$
6,011 $
4,951
1,248
5,626
1,057
445
500
295
20,133 $
162 $
317
541
587
27
274
64
32
2,004 $
500 $
623
707
892
76
133
74
78
3,083 $
1,000 $
535
—
773
79
22
51
27
2,487 $
4,349
3,476
—
3,374
875
16
311
158
12,559
(1) Debt amounts represent scheduled maturities of debt obligations at December 31, 2018, excluding net
(2)
(3)
discounts and debt issue costs included in the carrying value of debt.
Interest expense represents the scheduled cash payments on long-term fixed-rate debt (including current
portion of long term debt).
Purchase obligation amounts represent contractual commitments primarily to purchase condensate at market
prices for use at our heavy oil projects in Canada. We have entered into these agreements because condensate
is an integral part of the heavy oil transportation process. Any disruption in our ability to obtain condensate
could negatively affect our ability to transport heavy oil at these locations. Our total obligation related to
condensate purchases expires in 2021. The value of the obligation in the table above is based on the
contractual volumes and our internal estimate of future condensate market prices.
(4) Operational agreements represent commitments to transport or process certain volumes of oil, gas and NGLs
for a fixed fee. We have entered into these agreements to aid the movement of our production to downstream
markets. Approximately $1.9 billion relates to the transportation agreement we entered in 2016 in which we
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dedicated our thermal-oil acreage to the Access Pipeline for an initial term of 25 years following the
divestment of our 50% interest in the Access Pipeline. For additional information, see Note 2 in “Item 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this report.
(5) Asset retirement obligations represent estimated discounted costs for future dismantlement, abandonment and
rehabilitation costs. These obligations are recorded as liabilities on our December 31, 2018 balance sheet.
(6) Drilling and facility obligations represent gross contractual agreements with third-party service providers to
procure drilling rigs and other related services for developmental and exploratory drilling and facilities
construction.
Lease obligations consist primarily of non-cancelable leases for office space and equipment.
(7)
(8) Other obligations primarily relate to various tax obligations.
Contingencies and Legal Matters
For a detailed discussion of contingencies and legal matters, see Note 20 in “Item 8. Financial Statements and
Supplementary Data” of this report.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
U.S. requires us to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities 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. We consider the following to be our most critical
accounting estimates that involve judgment and have reviewed these critical accounting estimates with the Audit
Committee of our Board of Directors.
Oil and Gas Assets Accounting, Classification, Reserves & Valuation
Successful Efforts Method of Accounting and Classification
We utilize the successful efforts method of accounting for our oil and natural gas exploration and development
activities which requires management’s assessment of the proper designation of wells and associated costs as
developmental or exploratory. This classification assessment is dependent on the determination and existence of
proved reserves, which is a critical estimate discussed in the section below. The classification of developmental and
exploratory costs has a direct impact on the amount of costs we initially recognize as exploration expense or
capitalize, then subject to DD&A calculations and impairment assessments and valuations.
Once a well is drilled, the determination that proved reserves have been discovered may take considerable
time and requires both judgment and application of industry experience. Development wells are always capitalized.
Costs associated with drilling an exploratory well are initially capitalized, or suspended, pending a determination as
to whether proved reserves have been found. At the end of each quarter, management reviews the status of all
suspended exploratory drilling costs to determine whether the costs should continue to remain capitalized or shall be
expensed. When making this determination, management considers current activities, near-term plans for additional
exploratory or appraisal drilling and the likelihood of reaching a development program. If management determines
future development activities and the determination of proved reserves are unlikely to occur, the associated
suspended exploratory well costs are recorded as dry hole expense and reported in exploration expense in the
Consolidated Comprehensive Statement of Earnings. Otherwise, the costs of exploratory wells remain capitalized.
At December 31, 2018, Devon had approximately $200 million of well costs suspended for more than one year,
which largely pertain to its Pike Heavy Oil project. Stratigraphic testing has demonstrated reserves can be produced
economically at Pike. However, this capital intensive, long-duration project remains unsanctioned by Devon and its
50% partner, which is the primary reason reserves have not been designated as proven at Pike. With no lease
expiration at Pike in the near future, management continues to keep the Pike exploratory costs capitalized.
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Similar to the evaluation of suspended exploratory well costs, costs for undeveloped leasehold, for which
reserves have not been proven, must also be evaluated for continued capitalization or impairment. At the end of each
quarter, management assesses undeveloped leasehold costs for impairment by considering future drilling plans,
drilling activity results, commodity price outlooks, planned future sales or expiration of all or a portion of such
projects. At December 31, 2018, Devon had $1.2 billion of undeveloped leasehold and capitalized interest, which
includes approximately $750 million related to Pike. Consistent with the evaluation above on suspended well costs,
the costs for Pike continue to remain capitalized. Of the remaining undeveloped leasehold costs at December 31,
2018, approximately $10 million is scheduled to expire in 2019. The leasehold expiring in 2019 relates to areas in
which Devon is actively drilling. If our drilling is not successful, this leasehold could become partially or entirely
impaired.
Reserves
Our estimates of proved and proved developed reserves are a major component of DD&A calculations.
Additionally, our proved reserves represent the element of these calculations that require the most subjective
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, gas and NGL reserves requires substantial
judgment, resulting in imprecise determinations, particularly for new discoveries. Different reserve engineers may
make different estimates of reserve quantities based on the same data. Our engineers prepare our reserve estimates.
We then subject certain of our reserve estimates to audits performed by third-party petroleum consulting firms. In
2018, 89% of our reserves were subjected to such audits.
The passage of time provides more qualitative information regarding estimates of reserves, when revisions are
made to prior estimates to reflect updated information. In the past five years, annual performance revisions to our
reserve estimates, which have been both increases and decreases in individual years, have averaged less than 5% of
the previous year’s estimate. However, there can be no assurance that more significant revisions will not be
necessary in the future. The data for a given reservoir may also change substantially over time as a result of
numerous factors, including, but not limited to, additional development activity, evolving production history and
continual reassessment of the viability of production under varying economic conditions.
Valuation of Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets used in operations, including proved and unproved oil and gas properties, are depreciated
and assessed for impairment annually or whenever changes in facts and circumstances indicate a possible significant
deterioration in future cash flows is expected to be generated by an asset group. For DD&A calculations and
impairment assessments, management groups individual assets based on a judgmental assessment of the lowest level
(“common operating field”) for which there are identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of the cash flows
of other groups of assets. The determination of common operating fields is largely based on geological structural
features or stratigraphic condition, which requires judgment. Management also considers the nature of production,
common infrastructure, common sales points, common processing plants, common regulation and management
oversight to make common operating field determinations. These determinations impact the amount of DD&A
recognized each period and could impact the determination and measurement of a potential asset impairment.
Management evaluates assets for impairment through an established process in which changes to significant
assumptions such as prices, volumes, and future development plans are reviewed. If, upon review, the sum of the
undiscounted pre-tax cash flows is less than the carrying value of the asset group, the carrying value is written down
to estimated fair value. Because there usually is a lack of quoted market prices for long-lived assets, the fair value of
impaired assets is typically determined based on the present values of expected future cash flows using discount
rates believed to be consistent with those used by principal market participants. The expected future cash flows used
for impairment reviews and related fair value calculations are typically based on judgmental assessments of future
production volumes, commodity prices, operating costs, and capital investment plans, considering all available
information at the date of review. Besides the estimates of reserves and future production volumes, future
commodity prices are the largest driver in the variability of undiscounted pre-tax cash flows. For our impairment
determinations, we generally utilize the forward strip prices for the first five years and apply internally generated
price forecasts for subsequent years. We estimate and escalate or de-escalate future capital and operating costs by
using a method that correlates cost movements to price movements similar to recent history. Changes to any of these
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assumptions could result in lower undiscounted pre-tax cash flows and impact both the recognition and timing of
impairments. Due to suppressed commodity prices in 2016, we recognized significant asset impairments. With
generally higher pricing in 2017 and 2018, we did not recognize material asset impairments.
Goodwill
We test goodwill for impairment annually at October 31, or more frequently if events or changes in
circumstances dictate that the carrying value of goodwill may not be recoverable. As of December 31, 2018, the
U.S. reporting unit had goodwill totaling $841 million.
We perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a
reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If our qualitative assessment determines that it is more likely than not
that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, including goodwill, then a quantitative
goodwill impairment test is performed. As part of our qualitative assessment, we considered the general
macroeconomic, industry and market conditions, changes in cost factors, actual and expected financial performance,
significant changes in management, strategy or customers, and stock performance. If the qualitative assessment
determines that a quantitative goodwill impairment test is required, then the fair value of each reporting unit is
compared to the carrying value of the reporting unit. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying
value, an impairment charge will be recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value.
Because quoted market prices are not available for our reporting units, the fair values of the reporting units are
estimated based upon several valuation analyses, including comparable companies, comparable transactions and
premiums paid. The determination of fair value requires judgment and involves the use of significant estimates and
assumptions about expected future cash flows derived from internal forecasts and the impact of market conditions
on those assumptions.
Based on our qualitative assessment as of October 31, 2018, it is not more likely than not that the fair value of
the U.S. reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. Since our annual test for goodwill impairment on October 31,
2018 was performed, our stock price decreased 30% from October 31 to December 31. As such, we performed an
updated assessment as of December 31, 2018 to determine if it is more likely than not that the fair value of our
reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. Based on our qualitative assessment as of December 31, 2018, it is
not more likely than not that the fair value of the U.S. reporting unit is less than its carrying value.
Our impairment determinations involved significant assumptions and judgments, as discussed above.
Differing assumptions regarding any of these inputs could have a significant effect on the various valuations. If
actual future results are not consistent with these assumptions and estimates, or the assumptions and estimates
change due to new information, we may be exposed to additional goodwill impairment charges, which would be
recognized in the period in which we would determine that the carrying value exceeds fair value. We would expect
that a prolonged or sustained period of lower commodity prices would adversely affect the estimate of future
operating results, which could result in future goodwill impairments for our U.S. reporting unit due to the potential
impact on the cash flows of our operations.
The impairment of goodwill has no effect on liquidity or capital resources. However, it adversely affects our
results of operations in the period recognized.
Income Taxes
The amount of income taxes recorded requires interpretations of complex rules and regulations of federal,
state, provincial and foreign tax jurisdictions. We recognize current tax expense based on estimated taxable income
for the current period and the applicable statutory tax rates. We routinely assess potential uncertain tax positions
and, if required, estimate and establish accruals for such amounts. We have recognized deferred tax assets and
liabilities for temporary differences, operating losses and other tax carryforwards. We routinely assess our deferred
tax assets and reduce such assets by a valuation allowance if we deem it is more likely than not that some portion or
all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. At the end of 2017, we recorded a 100% valuation allowance
against our U.S. deferred tax assets. Upon closing the EnLink divestiture in the third quarter of 2018, Devon
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reassessed its position and determined that its U.S. segment is no longer in a full valuation allowance position,
maintaining only valuation allowances against certain deferred tax assets, including certain tax credits and state net
operating losses. Devon also has recorded a partial valuation allowance against certain Canadian deferred tax assets
that were generated by a 2017 Canadian legal entity restructuring.
The accruals for deferred tax assets and liabilities are often based on assumptions that are subject to a
significant amount of judgment by management. These assumptions and judgments are reviewed and adjusted as
facts and circumstances change. Material changes to our income tax accruals may occur in the future based on the
progress of ongoing audits, changes in legislation or resolution of pending matters.
We also assess factors relative to whether our foreign earnings are considered indefinitely reinvested. These
factors include forecasted and actual results for both our U.S. and Canadian operations, borrowing conditions in the
U.S. and existing U.S. income tax laws. Changes in any of these factors could require recognition of additional
deferred, or even current, U.S. income tax expense. We accrue deferred U.S. income tax expense on our foreign
earnings when the factors indicate that these earnings are no longer considered indefinitely reinvested.
For our foreign earnings deemed indefinitely reinvested, we do not calculate a hypothetical deferred tax
liability on these earnings. Calculating a hypothetical tax on these accumulated earnings is much different from the
calculation of the deferred tax liability on our earnings deemed not indefinitely reinvested. A hypothetical tax
calculation on the indefinitely reinvested earnings would require the following additional activities:
•
•
•
relying on tax rates on a future remittance that could vary significantly depending on alternative
approaches available to repatriate the earnings;
determining the nature of a yet-to-be-determined future remittance, such as whether the distribution
would be a non-taxable return of capital or a distribution of taxable earnings and calculation of associated
withholding taxes, which would vary significantly depending on the circumstances at the deemed time of
remittance; and
further analysis of a variety of other inputs such as the earnings and profits, U.S./foreign country tax
treaty provisions and the related foreign taxes paid by our foreign subsidiaries, whose earnings are
deemed permanently reinvested, over a lengthy history of operations.
Because of the administrative burden required to perform these additional activities, it is impractical to
calculate a hypothetical tax on the foreign earnings associated with this separate and more complicated chain of
companies.
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Non-GAAP Measures
Core Earnings
We make reference to “core earnings (loss) attributable to Devon” and “core earnings (loss) per share
attributable to Devon” in “Overview of 2018 Results” in this Item 7 that are not required by or presented in
accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered as alternatives to GAAP measures.
Core earnings (loss) attributable to Devon, as well as the per share amount, represent net earnings excluding certain
noncash and other items that are typically excluded by securities analysts in their published estimates of our
financial results. Additionally, we’ve presented our discontinued operations associated with the sale of our aggregate
ownership interests in EnLink and the General Partner separately to show our results on a go-forward basis. For
more information on the results of operations for EnLink and the General Partner, see Note 19 in “Item 8. Financial
Statements and Supplementary Data” in this report. Our non-GAAP measures are typically used as a performance
measure. Amounts excluded for 2018 relate to asset dispositions, the gain on the sale of Devon’s aggregate
ownership interests in EnLink and the General Partner, noncash asset impairments including noncash unproved asset
impairments, deferred tax asset valuation allowance, costs associated with early retirement of debt, fair value
changes in derivative financial instruments and foreign currency, restructuring and transaction costs associated with
the 2018 workforce reduction and settlements relating to minimum volume contract commitments.
Amounts excluded for 2017 relate to asset dispositions, noncash asset impairments including noncash
unproved asset impairments, U.S. tax reform changes, deferred tax asset valuation allowance, derivatives and
financial instrument fair value changes, legal entity restructuring and costs associated with early retirement of debt.
Amounts excluded for 2016 relate to asset dispositions, noncash asset impairments (including an impairment
of EnLink goodwill) including noncash unproved asset impairments and dry hole costs relating to exploration
expenses, rig stacking costs, deferred tax asset valuation allowance, restructuring and transaction costs associated
with the 2016 workforce reduction, derivatives and financial instrument fair value changes and costs associated with
early retirement of debt.
We believe these non-GAAP measures facilitate comparisons of our performance to earnings estimates
published by securities analysts, which typically make similar adjustments in their estimates of our financial results.
We also believe these non-GAAP measures can facilitate comparisons of our performance between periods and to
the performance of our peers.
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Below are reconciliations of our core earnings and earnings per share to their comparable GAAP measures.
2018
Continuing Operations
Earnings attributable to Devon (GAAP)
Adjustments:
Before tax
After tax
After
Noncontrolling
Interests
Per
Diluted
Share
$
920
$
764
$
764
$ 1.52
Asset dispositions
Asset and exploration impairments
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance
Early retirement of debt
Fair value changes in financial instruments and foreign currency
Restructuring and transaction costs
Core earnings attributable to Devon (Non-GAAP)
Discontinued Operations
Earnings attributable to Devon (GAAP)
Adjustments:
Gain on sale of EnLink and the General Partner
Fair value changes, and minimum volume commitment
settlement
Core earnings attributable to Devon (Non-GAAP)
Total
Earnings attributable to Devon (GAAP)
Adjustments:
Continuing Operations
Discontinued Operations
Core earnings attributable to Devon (Non-GAAP)
$
$
$
$
$
(263)
257
—
312
(614)
114
726
$
(202)
198
(42)
240
(458)
87
587
$
(202)
198
(42)
240
(458)
87
587
(0.41)
0.40
(0.08)
0.48
(0.92)
0.18
$ 1.17
2,863
$ 2,460
$
2,300
$ 4.58
(2,607)
(2,222)
(2,222)
(4.43)
(34)
222
$
(28)
210
$
(10)
68
(0.02)
$ 0.13
3,783
$ 3,224
$
3,064
$ 6.10
(194)
(2,641)
$
948
(177)
(2,250)
$
797
(177)
(2,232)
655
(0.35)
(4.45)
$ 1.30
2017
Continuing Operations
Earnings attributable to Devon (GAAP)
Adjustments:
$
773 $
758 $
758 $ 1.43
Asset dispositions
Asset and exploration impairments
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance
Fair value changes in financial instruments and foreign currency
Legal entity restructuring
Core earnings attributable to Devon (Non-GAAP)
Discontinued Operations
Earnings attributable to Devon (GAAP)
Adjustments:
U.S. tax reform
Asset dispositions, impairments, fair value changes and early
retirement of debt
Core earnings attributable to Devon (Non-GAAP)
Total
Earnings attributable to Devon (GAAP)
Adjustments:
Continuing Operations
Discontinued Operations
Core earnings attributable to Devon (Non-GAAP)
$
$
$
$
$
(217)
217
—
(214)
—
559
$
(138)
138
(76)
(199)
(86)
$
397
(138)
138
(76)
(199)
(86)
397
(0.26)
0.25
(0.14)
(0.37)
(0.16)
$ 0.75
123
$
320
$
140
$ 0.27
—
(211)
(112)
(0.21)
4
127
$
4
113
$
2
30
0.00
$ 0.06
896
$ 1,078
$
898
$ 1.70
(214)
4
686
$
(361)
(207)
$
510
(361)
(110)
427
(0.68)
(0.21)
$ 0.81
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2016
Continuing Operations
Loss attributable to Devon (GAAP)
Adjustments:
Before tax
After tax
After
Noncontrolling
Interests
Per
Diluted
Share
$
(433) $
(574) $
(575) $
(1.14)
Asset dispositions
Asset and exploration impairments
Rig stacking costs
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance
Restructuring and transaction costs
Fair value changes in financial instruments and foreign currency
Early retirement of debt
Core loss attributable to Devon (Non-GAAP)
Discontinued Operations
Loss attributable to Devon (GAAP)
Adjustments:
Asset impairments
Asset dispositions, restructuring and transaction costs and fair
value changes
Core earnings attributable to Devon (Non-GAAP)
$
$
$
(1,496)
537
10
—
261
248
269
(604) $
(1,001)
340
6
385
168
135
171
(370) $
(1,001)
340
6
385
168
135
171
(371) $
(1.97)
0.69
0.01
0.76
0.33
0.26
0.33
(0.73)
(884) $
(884) $
(481) $
(0.95)
893
890
467
0.91
41
50
$
35
41
$
18
4
$
0.04
0.00
Total
Loss attributable to Devon (GAAP)
Adjustments:
Continuing Operations
Discontinued Operations
Core loss attributable to Devon (Non-GAAP)
$ (1,317) $ (1,458) $
(1,056) $
(2.09)
(171)
934
(554) $
204
925
(329) $
$
204
485
(367) $
0.41
0.95
(0.73)
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EBITDAX and Field-Level Cash Margin
To assess the performance of our assets, we use EBITDAX and Field-Level Cash Margin. We compute
EBITDAX as net earnings from continuing operations before income tax expense; financing costs, net; exploration
expenses; depreciation, depletion and amortization; asset impairments; asset disposition gains and losses; non-cash
share-based compensation; non-cash valuation changes for derivatives and financial instruments; restructuring and
transaction costs; accretion on discounted liabilities; and other items not related to our normal operations. Field-
Level Cash Margin is computed as oil, gas and NGL revenues less production expenses. Production expenses
consist of lease operating, gathering, processing and transportation expenses, as well as production and property
taxes.
We exclude financing costs from EBITDAX to assess our operating results without regard to our financing
methods or capital structure. Exploration expenses and asset disposition gains and losses are excluded from
EBITDAX because they are not indicators of operating efficiency for a given reporting period. DD&A and
impairments are excluded from EBITDAX because capital expenditures are evaluated at the time capital costs are
incurred. We exclude share-based compensation, valuation changes, restructuring and transaction costs, accretion on
discounted liabilities and other items from EBITDAX because they are not considered a measure of asset operating
performance.
We believe EBITDAX and Field-Level Cash Margin provide information useful in assessing our operating
and financial performance across periods. EBITDAX and Field-Level Cash Margin as defined by Devon may not be
comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies and should be considered in conjunction with net
earnings from continuing operations.
Below are reconciliations of net earnings from continuing operations to EBITDAX and a further reconciliation
to Field-Level Cash Margin. Because we have sold upstream assets in the periods presented and have plans to
dispose our Canadian and Barnett Shale businesses, which represent approximately 40% of our 2018 production
volumes, we have also excluded the EBITDAX and Field-Level Cash Margin for our divested assets, Canada and
the Barnett Shale to compute Adjusted EBITDAX and Adjusted Field-Level Cash Margin. We use Adjusted
EBITDAX and Adjusted Field-Level Cash Margin to assess the performance of our portfolio of upstream assets on a
“same-store” basis across periods.
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Net earnings from continuing operations (GAAP)
Financing costs, net
Income tax expense
Exploration expenses
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
Asset impairments
Asset disposition gains
Share-based compensation
Derivative and financial instrument non-cash valuation changes
Restructuring and transaction costs
Accretion on discounted liabilities and other
EBITDAX (non-GAAP)
Marketing revenues and expenses, net
Commodity derivative cash settlements
General and administration expenses, cash-based
Field-level cash margin (non-GAAP)
EBITDAX (non-GAAP)
EBITDAX, Divested assets
EBITDAX, Canada
EBITDAX, Barnett Shale
Adjusted EBITDAX (non-GAAP)
Field-level cash margin (non-GAAP)
Field-level cash margin, divested assets
Field-level cash margin, Canada
Field-level cash margin, Barnett Shale
Adjusted field-level cash margin (non-GAAP)
Year Ended December 31,
2018
2017
2016
$
$
$
$
$
$
764
594
156
177
1,658
156
(263)
122
(614)
114
61
2,925
(86)
84
529
3,452
2,925
(184)
(593)
(248)
1,900
3,452
(184)
(210)
(248)
2,810
$
$
$
$
$
$
758
317
15
380
1,529
—
(217)
141
(214)
—
29
2,738
48
(53)
596
3,329
2,738
(267)
(748)
(262)
1,461
3,329
(267)
(812)
(262)
1,988
$
$
$
$
$
$
(574)
717
141
215
1,592
437
(1,496)
124
248
261
44
1,709
49
11
609
2,378
1,709
(346)
(491)
(148)
724
2,378
(346)
(490)
(148)
1,394
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Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
The primary objective of the following information is to provide forward-looking quantitative and qualitative
information about our potential exposure to market risks. The term “market risk” refers to our risk of loss arising
from adverse changes in oil, bitumen, gas and NGL prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. The
following disclosures are not meant to be precise indicators of expected future losses but rather indicators of
reasonably possible losses. This forward-looking information 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 the pricing applicable to our oil, bitumen, 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 gas and NGL production. Pricing for oil and gas production has been volatile
and unpredictable as discussed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of this report. Consequently, we systematically hedge a
portion of our production through various financial transactions. The key terms to our oil and gas derivative
financial instruments as of December 31, 2018 are presented in Note 3 in “Item 8. Financial Statements and
Supplementary Data” of this report.
The fair values of our commodity derivatives are largely determined by estimates of the forward curves of the
relevant price indices. At December 31, 2018, a 10% change in the forward curves associated with our commodity
derivative instruments would have changed our net asset positions by approximately $270 million.
Interest Rate Risk
At December 31, 2018, we had total debt of $5.9 billion. All of our debt is based on fixed interest rates
averaging 5.4%.
As of December 31, 2018, we had one open interest rate swap position that is presented in Note 3 in “Item 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this report. The fair value of our interest rate swap is largely
determined by estimates of the forward curves of the three month LIBOR rate. A 10% change in these forward
curves would not have materially impacted our balance sheet or liquidity at December 31, 2018.
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 an average exchange rate during the reporting period.
A 10% unfavorable change in the Canadian-to-U.S. dollar exchange rate would not have materially impacted our
December 31, 2018 balance sheet.
Devon engages in intercompany loan activity between subsidiaries with different functional currencies. The
value of these foreign currency denominated intercompany loans increases or decreases from the remeasurement
into the subsidiaries’ functional currency. Based on the amount of the intercompany loans as of December 31, 2018,
a 10% change in the foreign currency exchange rates would not have materially impacted our balance sheet.
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Comprehensive Statements of Earnings
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Statements of Equity
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Note 2 – Acquisitions and Divestitures
Note 3 – Derivative Financial Instruments
Note 4 – Share-Based Compensation
Note 5 – Asset Impairments
Note 6 – Restructuring and Transaction Costs
Note 7 – Other Expenses
Note 8 – Income Taxes
Note 9 – Net Earnings (Loss) Per Share From Continuing Operations
Note 10 – Other Comprehensive Earnings
Note 11 – Supplemental Information to Statements of Cash Flows
Note 12 – Accounts Receivable
Note 13 – Property, Plant and Equipment
Note 14 – Other Current Liabilities
Note 15 – Debt and Related Expenses
Note 16 – Asset Retirement Obligations
Note 17 – Retirement Plans
Note 18 – Stockholders’ Equity
Note 19 – Discontinued Operations and Assets Held For Sale
Note 20 – Commitments and Contingencies
Note 21 – Fair Value Measurements
Note 22 – Segment Information
Note 23 – Supplemental Information on Oil and Gas Operations (Unaudited)
Note 24 – Supplemental Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)
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58
59
60
61
62
62
72
74
76
79
79
80
81
86
86
87
87
88
89
90
92
92
96
98
99
101
102
104
111
All financial statement schedules are omitted as they are inapplicable or the required information has been
included in the consolidated financial statements or notes thereto.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Devon Energy Corporation:
Opinions on the Consolidated Financial Statements and Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Devon Energy Corporation and subsidiaries (the
“Company”) as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the related consolidated statements of comprehensive earnings,
stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2018, and the
related notes (collectively, the “consolidated financial statements”). We also have audited the Company’s internal
control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2018, based on criteria established in Internal Control –
Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the
financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, and the results of its operations and its cash
flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2018, in conformity with U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective
internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2018, based on criteria established in Internal Control –
Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
Adoption of New Accounting Standard
As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has changed its method of accounting
for revenue from contracts with customers in 2018 due to the adoption of Accounting Standards Update 2014-09,
Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606).
Basis for Opinion
The Company’s management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective
internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial
reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
contained in “Item 9A. Controls and Procedures.” Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s
consolidated financial statements and an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based
on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the
U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and
the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of
material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting
was maintained in all material respects.
Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material
misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that
respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and
disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles
used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the
consolidated financial statements. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an
understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and
testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our
audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe
that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
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 transactions 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
inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may
deteriorate.
/s/ KPMG LLP
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 1980.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
February 20, 2019
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DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
Upstream revenues
Marketing revenues
Total revenues
Production expenses
Exploration expenses
Marketing expenses
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
Asset impairments
Asset dispositions
General and administrative expenses
Financing costs, net
Restructuring and transaction costs
Other expenses
Total expenses
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
Income tax expense
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations
Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income
tax expense
Net earnings (loss)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Devon
Basic net earnings (loss) per share:
Basic earnings (loss) from continuing operations per share
Basic earnings (loss) from discontinued operations per share
Basic net earnings (loss) per share
Diluted net earnings (loss) per share:
$
$
$
$
$
Diluted earnings (loss) from continuing operations per share
Diluted earnings (loss) from discontinued operations per share
$
Diluted net earnings (loss) per share
Year Ended December 31,
2017
2016
2018
6,285 $
4,449
10,734
2,225
177
4,363
1,658
156
(263)
650
594
114
140
9,814
920
156
764
2,460
3,224
160
3,064 $
1.53 $
4.61
6.14 $
1.52 $
4.58
6.10 $
5,307 $
3,571
8,878
1,823
380
3,619
1,529
—
(217)
737
317
—
(83)
8,105
773
15
758
320
1,078
180
898 $
1.44 $
0.27
1.71 $
1.43 $
0.27
1.70 $
3,981
2,772
6,753
1,805
215
2,821
1,592
437
(1,496)
733
717
261
101
7,186
(433)
141
(574)
(884)
(1,458)
(402)
(1,056)
(1.14)
(0.95)
(2.09)
(1.14)
(0.95)
(2.09)
Comprehensive earnings (loss):
Net earnings (loss)
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation
Pension and postretirement plans
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax
Comprehensive earnings (loss)
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling
interests
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Devon
$
3,224 $
1,078 $
(1,458)
(152)
44
(108)
3,116
83
29
112
1,190
$
160
2,956 $
180
1,010 $
11
22
33
(1,425)
(402)
(1,023)
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Year Ended December 31,
2017
2016
2018
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings (loss)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash from operating activities:
$
3,224 $
1,078 $
(1,458)
Net (earnings) loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax expense
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
Asset impairments
Leasehold impairments
Accretion on discounted liabilities
Total (gains) losses on commodity derivatives
Cash settlements on commodity derivatives
Gains on asset dispositions
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
Share-based compensation
Early retirement of debt
Total (gains) losses on foreign exchange
Settlements of intercompany foreign denominated assets/liabilities
Other
Changes in assets and liabilities, net
Net cash from operating activities - continuing operations
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures
Acquisitions of property and equipment
Divestitures of property and equipment
Net cash from investing activities - continuing operations
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of long-term debt principal
Net short-term debt repayments
Early retirement of debt
Issuance of common stock
Repurchases of common stock
Dividends paid on common stock
Shares exchanged for tax withholdings
Other
Net cash from financing activities - continuing operations
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash:
Settlements of intercompany foreign denominated assets/liabilities
Other
Total effect of exchange rate changes on cash - continuing operations
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of continuing operations
Cash flows from discontinued operations:
Operating activities
Investing activities
Financing activities
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of discontinued operations
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted cash included in other current assets
Cash and cash equivalents included in current assets held for sale
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
$
$
$
(2,460)
1,658
156
95
61
(608)
(84)
(263)
226
161
312
139
(241)
(5)
(143)
2,228
(2,451)
(55)
1,013
(1,493)
(922)
—
(304)
—
(2,956)
(149)
(48)
(7)
(4,386)
241
(35)
206
(3,445)
(320)
1,529
—
219
63
(157)
53
(217)
(97)
150
—
(132)
9
(1)
32
2,209
(1,968)
(46)
426
(1,588)
—
—
—
—
—
(127)
(59)
—
(186)
(9)
15
6
441
476
2,548
183
3,207
(238)
2,684
2,446 $
700
(611)
195
284
725
1,959
2,684 $
884
1,592
437
113
75
201
1
(1,496)
43
203
269
(121)
63
4
24
834
(1,384)
(849)
3,020
787
(2,492)
(626)
(265)
1,469
—
(221)
(35)
—
(2,170)
(63)
2
(61)
(610)
666
(1,381)
974
259
(351)
2,310
1,959
2,414 $
32
—
2,446 $
2,642 $
11
31
2,684 $
1,947
—
12
1,959
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
December 31, 2018
December 31, 2017
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable
Current assets held for sale
Other current assets
Total current assets
Oil and gas property and equipment, based on successful efforts
accounting, net
Other property and equipment, net
Total property and equipment, net
Goodwill
Other long-term assets
Long-term assets held for sale
Total assets
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
Revenues and royalties payable
Short-term debt
Current liabilities held for sale
Other current liabilities
Total current liabilities
Long-term debt
Asset retirement obligations
Other long-term liabilities
Long-term liabilities held for sale
Deferred income taxes
Equity:
Common stock, $0.10 par value. Authorized 1.0 billion shares; issued
450 million and 525 million shares in 2018 and 2017, respectively
Additional paid-in capital
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings
Treasury stock, at cost, 1.0 million shares in 2018
Total stockholders’ equity attributable to Devon
Noncontrolling interests
Total equity
Total liabilities and equity
$
$
$
$
2,414 $
885
197
941
4,437
12,813
1,122
13,935
841
353
—
19,566 $
662 $
898
162
69
435
2,226
5,785
1,030
462
—
877
45
4,486
3,650
1,027
(22)
9,186
—
9,186
19,566 $
2,642
989
760
400
4,791
13,318
1,266
14,584
841
296
9,729
30,241
633
748
115
991
828
3,315
6,749
1,099
549
3,936
489
53
7,333
702
1,166
—
9,254
4,850
14,104
30,241
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
Additional
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Common Stock Paid-In
(Accumulated Comprehensive Treasury Noncontrolling Total
Balance as of December 31, 2015
Net loss
Other comprehensive earnings, net
of tax
Restricted stock grants, net of
cancellations
Common stock repurchased
Common stock retired
Common stock dividends
Common stock issued
Share-based compensation
Subsidiary equity transactions
Distributions to noncontrolling
interests
Balance as of December 31, 2016
Net earnings
Other comprehensive earnings, net of
tax
Restricted stock grants, net of
cancellations
Common stock repurchased
Common stock retired
Common stock dividends
Share-based compensation
Subsidiary equity transactions
Distributions to noncontrolling
interests
Balance as of December 31, 2017
Net earnings
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Restricted stock grants, net of
cancellations
Common stock repurchased
Common stock retired
Common stock dividends
Share-based compensation
Divestment of subsidiary equity
investment
Subsidiary equity transactions
Distributions to noncontrolling
interests
Other
Balance as of December 31, 2018
Shares Amount Capital
Deficit)
Earnings
418 $
—
42 $
—
4,996 $
—
1,112 $
(1,056)
Stock
— $
—
1,021 $
—
Interests
Equity
3,940 $11,111
(402) (1,458)
—
—
—
—
33
—
—
33
2
—
—
—
103
—
—
—
523 $
—
—
—
—
—
10
—
—
—
52 $
—
—
—
1
—
—
—
1
—
—
525 $
—
—
3
—
(79)
—
1
—
—
—
—
450 $
1
—
—
—
—
—
—
53 $
—
—
—
—
(8)
—
—
—
—
—
—
45 $
—
—
(28)
(96)
2,117
168
80
—
7,237 $
—
—
—
—
(44)
—
126
14
—
7,333 $
—
—
—
—
(2,987)
—
140
—
—
—
—
4,486 $
—
—
—
(125)
—
—
—
—
(69) $
898
—
—
—
—
(127)
—
—
—
702 $
3,064
—
—
—
—
(149)
—
—
—
—
33
3,650 $
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1,054 $
—
—
(28)
28
—
—
—
—
—
— $
—
—
—
(28)
—
—
—
—
(221)
— 2,127
168
—
1,214 1,294
(304)
(304)
4,448 $12,722
180 1,078
112
—
—
112
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1,166 $
—
(108)
—
—
—
—
—
2
—
—
(33)
1,027 $
—
(44)
44
—
—
—
—
— $
—
—
—
(3,017)
2,995
—
—
—
—
—
—
(22) $
—
—
—
—
—
576
1
(44)
—
(127)
126
590
(354)
(354)
4,850 $14,104
160 3,224
(108)
—
—
—
— (3,017)
—
—
(149)
—
140
—
(4,863) (4,861)
72
72
(219)
(219)
—
—
— $ 9,186
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1.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Devon is a leading independent energy company engaged primarily in the exploration, development and
production of oil, natural gas and NGLs. Devon’s operations are concentrated in various North American onshore
areas in the U.S. and Canada.
As further discussed in Note 2, Devon sold its interests in EnLink and the General Partner on July 18, 2018.
Activity relating to EnLink and the General Partner are classified as discontinued operations within Devon’s
consolidated comprehensive statements of earnings and consolidated statements of cash flows. The associated assets
and liabilities of EnLink and the General Partner are presented as assets and liabilities held for sale on the
consolidated balance sheets.
Accounting policies used by Devon and its subsidiaries conform to accounting principles generally accepted
in the U.S. and reflect industry practices. The more significant of such policies are discussed below.
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Devon and entities in which it
holds a controlling interest. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated. Undivided interests in oil and
natural gas exploration and production joint ventures are consolidated on a proportionate basis. Investments in non-
controlled entities, over which Devon has the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial
policies, are accounted for using the equity method. In applying the equity method of accounting, the investments
are initially recognized at cost and subsequently adjusted for Devon’s proportionate share of earnings, losses,
contributions and distributions. Investments accounted for using the equity method and cost method are reported as a
component of other long-term assets.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect
the reported amounts of assets and liabilities 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 the following:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
proved reserves and related present value of future net revenues;
evaluation of suspended well costs;
the carrying and fair values of oil and gas properties, other property and equipment and product and
equipment inventories;
derivative financial instruments;
the fair value of reporting units and related assessment of goodwill for impairment;
income taxes;
asset retirement obligations;
obligations related to employee pension and postretirement benefits;
legal and environmental risks and exposures; and
general credit risk associated with receivables and other assets.
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Revenue Recognition
Impact of ASC 606 Adoption
In January 2018, Devon adopted ASC 606 – Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606) using the
modified retrospective method and has applied the standard to all existing contracts. ASC 606 supersedes previous
revenue recognition requirements in ASC 605 and includes a five-step revenue recognition model to depict the
transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration in exchange for those goods or
services.
The impact of adoption in the current period results is as follows:
Upstream revenues
Marketing revenues
Total impacted revenues
Production expenses
Marketing expenses
Total impacted expenses
Under ASC
606
Year Ended December 31, 2018
Under ASC
605
Increase/
(Decrease)
$
$
$
$
6,285 $
4,449
10,734
$
2,225 $
4,363
6,588
$
6,031 $
4,449
10,480
$
1,971 $
4,363
6,334
$
254
—
254
254
—
254
Earnings from continuing operations before
income taxes
$
920 $
920 $
—
Changes to upstream revenues and production expenses are due to the conclusion that Devon represents the
principal and controls a promised product before transferring it to the ultimate third party customer in accordance
with the control model in ASC 606. This is a change from previous conclusions reached for these agreements
utilizing the principal versus agent indicators under ASC 605 where the assessment was focused on Devon passing
title and not control to the processing entity and Devon ultimately receiving a net price from the third-party end
customer. As a result, Devon has changed the presentation of revenues and expenses for these agreements. Revenues
related to these agreements are now presented on a gross basis for amounts expected to be received from third-party
customers through the marketing process. Gathering, processing and transportation expenses related to these
agreements, incurred prior to the transfer of control to the customer at the tailgate of the natural gas processing
facilities, are now presented as production expenses.
Upstream Revenues
Upstream revenues include the sale of oil, gas and NGL production. Oil, gas and NGL sales are recognized
when production is sold to a purchaser at a fixed or determinable price, delivery has occurred, control has
transferred and collectability of the revenue is probable. Devon’s performance obligations are satisfied at a point in
time. This occurs when control is transferred to the purchaser upon delivery of contract specified production
volumes at a specified point. The transaction price used to recognize revenue is a function of the contract billing
terms. Revenue is invoiced, if required, by calendar month based on volumes at contractually based rates with
payment typically received within 30 days of the end of the production month. Taxes assessed by governmental
authorities on oil, gas and NGL sales are presented separately from such revenues in the accompanying consolidated
comprehensive statements of earnings.
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Natural gas and NGL sales
Under Devon’s natural gas processing contracts, natural gas is delivered to a midstream processing entity at
the wellhead or the inlet of the midstream processing entity’s system. The midstream processing entity gathers and
processes the natural gas and remits proceeds for the resulting sales of NGLs and residue gas. In these scenarios,
Devon evaluates whether it is the principal or the agent in the transaction. Devon has concluded it is the principal
under these contracts and the ultimate third party is the customer. Revenue is recognized on a gross basis, with
gathering, processing and transportation fees presented as a component of production expenses in the consolidated
comprehensive statements of earnings.
In certain natural gas processing agreements, Devon may elect to take residue gas and/or NGLs in-kind at the
tailgate of the midstream entity’s processing plant and subsequently market the product. Through the marketing
process, the product is delivered to the ultimate third-party purchaser at a contractually agreed-upon delivery point,
and Devon receives a specified index price from the purchaser. In this scenario, revenue is recognized when control
transfers to the purchaser at the delivery point based on the index price received from the purchaser. The gathering,
processing and compression fees attributable to the gas processing contract, as well as any transportation fees
incurred to deliver the product to the purchaser, are presented as gathering, processing and transportation expense as
a component of production expenses in the consolidated comprehensive statements of earnings.
Oil sales
Devon’s oil sales contracts are generally structured in one of two ways. First, production is sold at the
wellhead at an agreed-upon index price, net of pricing differentials. In this scenario, revenue is recognized when
control transfers to the purchaser at the wellhead at the net price received. Alternatively, production is delivered to
the purchaser at a contractually agreed-upon delivery point at which the purchaser takes custody, title and risk of
loss of the product. Under this arrangement, a third party is paid to transport the product and Devon receives a
specified index price from the purchaser with no transportation deduction. In this scenario, revenue is recognized
when control transfers to the purchaser at the delivery point based on the price received from the purchaser. The
third-party costs are recorded as gathering, processing and transportation expense as a component of production
expenses in the consolidated comprehensive statements of earnings.
Marketing Revenues
Marketing revenues are generated primarily as a result of Devon selling commodities purchased from third
parties. Marketing revenues are recognized when performance obligations are satisfied. This occurs at the time
contract specified products are sold to third parties at a contractually fixed or determinable price, delivery occurs at a
specified point or performance has occurred, control has transferred and collectability of the revenue is probable.
The transaction price used to recognize revenue and invoice customers is based on a contractually stated fee or on a
third party published index price plus or minus a known differential. Devon typically receives payment for invoiced
amounts within 30 days. Marketing revenues and expenses attributable to oil, gas and NGL purchases are reported
on a gross basis when Devon takes control of the products and has risks and rewards of ownership.
Satisfaction of Performance Obligations and Revenue Recognitions
Because Devon has a right to consideration from its customers in amounts that correspond directly to the
value that the customer receives from the performance completed on each contract, Devon recognizes revenue for
sales at the time the natural gas, NGLs or crude oil are delivered at a fixed or determinable price.
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Transaction Price Allocated to Remaining Performance Obligations
Most of Devon’s contracts are short-term in nature with a contract term of one year or less. Devon applies the
practical expedient in ASC 606 exempting the disclosure of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance
obligations if the performance obligation is part of a contract that has an original expected duration of one year or
less. For contracts with terms greater than one year, Devon applies the practical expedient in ASC 606 exempting
the disclosure of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations if the variable consideration is
allocated entirely to a wholly unsatisfied performance obligation. Under Devon’s contracts, each unit of product
typically represents a separate performance obligation; therefore, future volumes are wholly unsatisfied and
disclosure of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations is not required.
Contract Balances
Cash received relating to future performance obligations is deferred and recognized when all revenue
recognition criteria are met. Contract liabilities generated from such deferred revenue are not considered material as
of December 31, 2018. Devon’s product sales and marketing contracts do not give rise to contract assets.
Disaggregation of Revenue
Revenue from oil, gas and NGL sales and marketing revenues represent revenue from contracts with
customers. Disaggregation of revenue disclosures can be found in Note 22.
Customers
During 2018, Devon had one purchaser that accounted for approximately 11% of Devon’s consolidated sales
revenue.
During 2017 and 2016, no purchaser accounted for more than 10% of Devon’s consolidated sales revenue.
Derivative Financial Instruments
Devon is exposed to certain risks relating to its ongoing business operations, including risks related to
commodity prices, interest rates and Canadian to U.S. dollar exchange rates. As discussed more fully below, Devon
uses derivative instruments primarily to manage commodity price risk, interest rate risk and foreign exchange risk.
Devon does not intend to issue or hold derivative financial instruments for speculative trading purposes.
Devon enters into derivative financial instruments with respect to a portion of its oil, gas and NGL production
to hedge future prices received. These instruments are used to manage the inherent uncertainty of future revenues
resulting from commodity price volatility. Devon’s derivative financial instruments typically include financial price
swaps, basis swaps and costless price collars. Under the terms of the price swaps, Devon receives a fixed price for
its production and pays a variable market price to the contract counterparty. For the basis swaps, Devon receives a
fixed differential between two regional index prices and pays a variable differential on the same two index prices to
the contract counterparty. For price collars, Devon utilizes both two-way price collars and three-way price collars.
The two-way price collars set a floor and ceiling price for the hedged production. If the applicable monthly price
indices are outside of the ranges set by the floor and ceiling prices in the various collars, Devon will cash-settle the
difference with the counterparty. The three-way price collars consist of a two-way collar with an additional short put
option sold by Devon, and cash-settle similarly to the two-way collars unless the market price falls below the
additional short put causing the company to receive the market price plus the long put to short put price differential.
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Devon periodically enters into interest rate swaps to manage its exposure to interest rate volatility and foreign
exchange forward contracts to manage its exposure to fluctuations in the U.S. and Canadian dollar exchange rates.
As of December 31, 2018, Devon did not have any open foreign exchange contracts.
All derivative financial instruments are recognized at their current fair value as either assets or liabilities in the
balance sheet. Changes in the fair value of these derivative financial instruments are recorded in earnings unless
specific hedge accounting criteria are met. For derivative financial instruments held during the three-year period
ended December 31, 2018, Devon chose not to meet the necessary criteria to qualify its derivative financial
instruments for hedge accounting treatment. Cash settlements with counterparties on Devon’s derivative financial
instruments are also recorded in earnings.
By using derivative financial instruments to hedge exposures to changes in commodity prices, interest rates
and foreign currency rates, Devon is exposed to credit risk. Credit risk is the failure of the counterparty to perform
under the terms of the derivative contract. To mitigate this risk, the hedging instruments are placed with a number of
counterparties whom Devon believes are acceptable 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. Additionally, Devon’s derivative contracts generally require cash collateral to be posted if either its
or the counterparty’s credit rating falls below certain credit rating levels. As of December 31, 2018, Devon held no
cash collateral of its counterparties nor posted collateral to its counterparties.
General and Administrative Expenses
G&A is reported net of amounts reimbursed by working interest owners of the oil and gas properties operated
by Devon.
Share-Based Compensation
Devon grants share-based awards to members of its Board of Directors and select employees. All such awards
are measured at fair value on the date of grant and are generally recognized as a component of G&A in the
accompanying consolidated comprehensive statements of earnings over the applicable requisite service periods. As a
result of Devon’s restructuring activity discussed in Note 6, certain share-based awards were accelerated and
recognized as a component of restructuring costs in the accompanying consolidated comprehensive statements of
earnings.
Generally, Devon uses new shares from approved incentive programs to grant share-based awards and to issue
shares upon stock option exercises. Shares repurchased under approved programs are generally available to be
issued as part of Devon’s share-based awards. However, Devon has historically canceled these shares upon
repurchase.
Income Taxes
Devon is subject to current income taxes assessed by the federal and various state jurisdictions in the U.S. and
by other foreign jurisdictions. In addition, Devon accounts for deferred income taxes related to these jurisdictions
using the asset and liability method. Under this method, 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 basis. 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 carryforwards 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.
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Deferred tax assets are also recognized for the future tax benefits attributable to the expected utilization of
existing tax net operating loss carryforwards and other types of carryforwards. If the future utilization of some
portion of the deferred tax assets is determined to be unlikely, a valuation allowance is provided to reduce the
recorded tax benefits from such assets. Devon periodically weighs the positive and negative evidence to determine if
it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will be realized. Forming a conclusion that a
valuation allowance is not required is difficult when there is negative evidence, such as cumulative losses in recent
years. See Note 8 for further discussion.
Devon recognizes the financial statement effects of tax positions when it is more likely than not, based on the
technical merits, that the position will be sustained upon examination by a taxing authority. Recognized tax
positions are initially and subsequently measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is more likely than not of
being realized upon ultimate settlement with a taxing authority. Liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits related to
such tax positions are included in other long-term liabilities unless the tax position is expected to be settled within
the upcoming year, in which case the liabilities are included in other current liabilities. Interest and penalties related
to unrecognized tax benefits are included in current income tax expense.
Devon estimates its annual effective income tax rate in recording its provision for income taxes in the various
jurisdictions in which it operates. Statutory tax rate changes and other significant or unusual items are recognized as
discrete items in the period in which they occur.
Net Earnings (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Devon
Devon’s basic earnings per share amounts have been computed based on the average number of shares of
common stock outstanding for the period. Basic earnings per share includes the effect of participating securities,
which primarily consist of Devon’s outstanding restricted stock awards, as well as performance-based restricted
stock awards that have met the requisite performance targets. Diluted earnings per share is calculated using the
treasury stock method to reflect the assumed issuance of common shares for all potentially dilutive securities. Such
securities primarily consist of unvested performance share units.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Devon considers all highly liquid investments with original contractual maturities of three months or less to be
cash equivalents.
Accounts Receivable
Devon’s accounts receivable balance primarily consists of oil and gas sales receivables, marketing revenue
receivables and joint interest receivables for which Devon does not require collateral security. Devon has established
an allowance for bad debts equal to the estimable portions of accounts receivable, including joint interest
receivables, for which failure to collect is considered probable. When a portion of the receivable is deemed
uncollectible, the write-off is made against the allowance.
Property and Equipment
Oil and Gas Property and Equipment
Devon follows the successful efforts method of accounting for its oil and gas properties. Exploration costs,
such as exploratory geological and geophysical costs, and costs associated with nonproductive exploratory wells,
delay rentals and exploration overhead are charged against earnings as incurred. Costs of drilling successful
exploratory wells along with acquisition costs and the costs of drilling development wells, including those that are
unsuccessful, are capitalized. Devon groups its oil and gas properties with a common geological structure or
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stratigraphic condition (“common operating field”) for purposes of computing DD&A, assessing proved property
impairments and accounting for asset dispositions.
Exploratory drilling costs and exploratory-type stratigraphic test wells are initially capitalized, or suspended,
pending the determination of proved reserves. If proved reserves are found, drilling costs remain capitalized as
proved properties. Costs of unsuccessful wells are charged to exploration expense. For exploratory wells that find
reserves that cannot be classified as proved when drilling is completed, costs continue to be capitalized as suspended
exploratory well costs if there have been sufficient reserves found to justify completion as a producing well and
sufficient progress is being made in assessing the reserves and the economic and operating viability of the project. If
management determines that future appraisal drilling or development activities are unlikely to occur, associated
suspended exploratory well costs are expensed. In some instances, this determination may take longer than one year.
Devon reviews the status of all suspended exploratory drilling costs quarterly.
Capitalized costs of proved oil and gas properties are depleted by an equivalent unit-of-production method,
converting gas to oil at the ratio of six Mcf of gas to one Bbl of oil. Proved leasehold acquisition costs, less
accumulated amortization, are depleted over total proved reserves, which includes proved undeveloped reserves.
Capitalized costs of wells and related equipment and facilities, including estimated asset retirement costs, net of
estimated salvage values and less accumulated amortization are depreciated over proved developed reserves
associated with those capitalized costs. Depletion is calculated by applying the DD&A rate (amortizable base
divided by beginning of period proved reserves) to current period production.
Costs associated with unproved properties are excluded from the depletion calculation until it is determined
whether or not proved reserves can be assigned to such properties. Devon assesses its unproved properties for
impairment annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances dictate that the carrying value of
those assets may not be recoverable. Significant unproved properties are assessed individually. Costs of insignificant
unproved properties are amortized to exploration expense on a group basis using estimated lease surrender rates over
average lease terms.
Proved properties are assessed for impairment annually, or more frequently if events or changes in
circumstances dictate that the carrying value of those assets may not be recoverable. Individual assets are grouped
for impairment purposes based on a common operating field. If there is an indication the carrying amount of an asset
may not be recovered, the asset is assessed for potential impairment by management through an established process.
If, upon review, the sum of the undiscounted pre-tax cash flows is less than the carrying value of the asset, the
carrying value is written down to estimated fair value. Because there is usually a lack of quoted market prices for
long-lived assets, the fair value of impaired assets is typically determined based on the present values of expected
future cash flows using discount rates believed to be consistent with those used by principal market participants or
by comparable transactions. The expected future cash flows used for impairment reviews and related fair value
calculations are typically based on judgmental assessments of future production volumes, commodity prices,
operating costs, and capital investment plans, considering all available information at the date of review.
Gains or losses are recorded for sales or dispositions of oil and gas properties which constitute an entire
common operating field or which result in a significant alteration of the common operating field’s DD&A rate.
These gains and losses are classified as asset dispositions in the accompanying consolidated statements of earnings.
Partial common operating field sales or dispositions deemed not to significantly alter the DD&A rates are generally
accounted for as adjustments to capitalized costs with no gain or loss recognized.
Devon capitalizes interest costs incurred and attributable to material unproved oil and gas properties and major
development projects of oil and gas properties.
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Other Property and Equipment
Depreciation and amortization of other property and equipment, including corporate and leasehold
improvements, are provided using the straight-line method based on estimated useful lives ranging from three to 60
years. Interest costs incurred and attributable to major corporate construction projects are also capitalized.
Asset Retirement Obligations
Devon recognizes liabilities for retirement obligations associated with tangible long-lived assets, such as
producing well sites when there is a legal obligation associated with the retirement of such assets and the amount
can be reasonably estimated. The initial measurement of an asset retirement obligation is recorded as a liability at its
fair value, with an offsetting asset retirement cost recorded as an increase to the associated property and equipment
on the consolidated balance sheet. When the assumptions used to estimate a recorded asset retirement obligation
change, a revision is recorded to both the asset retirement obligation and the asset retirement cost. Devon’s asset
retirement obligations also include estimated environmental remediation costs which arise from normal operations
and are associated with the retirement of such long-lived assets. The asset retirement cost is depreciated using a
systematic and rational method similar to that used for the associated property and equipment.
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 annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances
dictate that the carrying value of goodwill may not be recoverable. Such test includes a qualitative assessment to
determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If
the qualitative assessment determines that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than
its carrying amount, including goodwill, then a quantitative goodwill impairment test is performed. The quantitative
goodwill impairment test requires the fair value of each reporting unit be compared to the carrying value of the
reporting unit. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying value, an impairment charge will be
recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value. 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 performed impairment tests of goodwill in the fourth quarters of 2018, 2017 and 2016. No impairment
was required as a result of the annual tests in these time periods.
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. Liabilities for
environmental remediation or restoration claims resulting from allegations of improper operation of assets are
recorded when it is probable that obligations have been incurred and the amounts can be reasonably estimated.
Expenditures related to such environmental matters are expensed or capitalized in accordance with Devon’s
accounting policy for property and equipment.
Fair Value Measurements
Certain of Devon’s assets and liabilities are measured at fair value at each reporting date. Fair value represents
the price that would be received to sell the asset or paid to transfer the liability in an orderly transaction between
market participants. This price is commonly referred to as the “exit price.” Fair value measurements are classified
according to a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs underlying the valuation techniques. This hierarchy consists of
three broad levels:
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•
•
•
Level 1 – Inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities
and have the highest priority. When available, Devon measures fair value using Level 1 inputs because
they generally provide the most reliable evidence of fair value.
Level 2 – Inputs consist of quoted prices that are generally observable for the asset or liability. Common
examples of Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or
quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in markets not considered to be active.
Level 3 – Inputs are not observable from objective sources and have the lowest priority. The most
common Level 3 fair value measurement is an internally developed cash flow model.
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
The U.S. dollar is the functional currency for Devon’s consolidated operations except its Canadian
subsidiaries, which use the Canadian dollar as the 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 an average exchange rate during the reporting period.
Translation adjustments have no effect on net income and are included in accumulated other comprehensive
earnings in stockholders’ equity.
Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling interests represent third-party ownership in the net assets of Devon’s consolidated subsidiaries
and are presented as a component of equity. Changes in Devon’s ownership interests in subsidiaries that do not
result in deconsolidation are recognized in equity.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
In January 2018, Devon adopted ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606), using the
modified retrospective method. See revenue recognition section above for further discussion regarding Devon’s
adoption of this revenue recognition standard.
In January 2018, Devon adopted ASU 2017-07, Compensation – Retirement Benefits (Topic 715), Improving
the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost. This ASU requires
entities to present the service cost component of net periodic benefit cost in the same line item as other employee
compensation costs. Only the service cost component of net periodic benefit cost is eligible for capitalization. As a
result of the adoption of this ASU, consolidated statements of earnings presentation changes were applied
retrospectively, while service cost component capitalization was applied prospectively. Upon adoption, Devon
reclassified $7 million and $14 million of non-service cost components of net periodic benefit costs for 2017 and
2016, respectively, from G&A to other expenses.
In January 2018, Devon adopted ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash. This
ASU requires an entity to show the changes in the total of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash
equivalents on the statement of cash flows and to provide a reconciliation of the totals in the statement of cash flows
to the related captions in the balance sheet when the cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash
equivalents are presented in more than one line item on the balance sheet. As a result of the adoption of this ASU,
Devon made changes to the statement of cash flows to include the required presentation and reconciliation of cash,
cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash equivalents retrospectively. Other than presentation, adoption of
this ASU did not have a material impact on Devon’s consolidated statements of cash flows.
In the fourth quarter of 2018, Devon early adopted ASU 2018-02, Income Statement – Reporting
Comprehensive Income – Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
(Topic 220). This ASU allows for a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained
earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Reform Legislation. As a result of adopting this ASU,
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Devon reclassified $33 million from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings in the December
31, 2018 consolidated balance sheet.
In the fourth quarter of 2018, Devon early adopted ASU 2018-14, Compensation, Retirement Benefits and
Defined Benefit Plans (Subtopic 715-20): Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans. This
ASU eliminated and added certain disclosure requirements for employers that sponsors defined benefit plans and/or
other postretirement plans. Other than changes to required disclosures, this ASU did not have a material impact on
Devon’s consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
The SEC released Final Rule No. 33 -10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification, which amends various
SEC disclosure requirements determined to be redundant, duplicative, overlapping, outdated or superseded as part of
the SEC’s ongoing disclosure effectiveness initiative. The rule was effective November 5, 2018. The rule amended
numerous SEC rules, items and forms covering a diverse group of topics. Devon has implemented these required
changes to disclosures which generally reduced or eliminated disclosures. Devon will adopt the requirement of
presenting a current and comparative year-to-date change in stockholder’s equity roll forward during the first quarter
of 2019.
Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
The FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). This ASU will supersede the lease requirements in
Topic 840, Leases. Its objective is to increase transparency and comparability among organizations. This ASU
provides guidance requiring lessees to recognize most leases on their balance sheet. Short-term leases can continue
being accounted for off balance sheet based on a policy election. Lessor accounting does not significantly change,
except for some changes made to align with new revenue recognition requirements. Devon is adopting this ASU
beginning January 1, 2019.
Devon will apply the guidance using a modified retrospective transition method at the adoption date. Devon
has elected the practical expedient provided in the standard that allows the new guidance to be applied prospectively
to all new or modified land easements and rights-of-way. Devon also has elected a policy not to recognize right-of-
use assets and lease liabilities related to short-term leases. Devon will be allowed to continue to apply the legacy
guidance in Topic 840, including its disclosure requirements, in the comparative periods presented with the 2019
adoption year. Devon has implemented processes, controls, and a technology solution needed to comply with the
requirements of this ASU.
To adopt Topic 842, Devon expects to recognize right-of-use assets of approximately $400 million with a
corresponding lease liability based on the present value of the remaining term minimum lease payments. Devon’s
right-of-use assets are for certain leases related to real estate, drilling rigs and other equipment related to the
exploration, development and production of oil and gas. Additionally, Devon will recognize a $24 million before
tax, $19 million net of tax cumulative-effect adjustment to reduce retained earnings.
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The FASB issued ASU 2018-04, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Changes to the Disclosure
Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. This ASU will eliminate, add and modify certain disclosure
requirements for fair value measurement. The ASU is effective for annual and interim periods beginning January 1,
2020, with early adoption permitted for either the entire standard or only the provisions that eliminate or modify
requirements. The ASU requires the additional disclosure requirements to be adopted using a retrospective
approach. Devon is currently evaluating the provisions of this ASU and assessing the impact it may have on its
disclosures in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.
The FASB issued ASU 2018-05-15, Intangibles, Goodwill and Other Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-
40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That is a
Service Contract. This ASU will require a customer in a cloud computing arrangement (i.e., hosting arrangement)
that is a service contract to follow the internal-use software guidance in ASC 350-40 to determine which
implementation costs to capitalize as assets or expense as incurred. Capitalized implementation costs related to a
hosting arrangement that is a service contract will be amortized over the term of the hosting arrangement, beginning
when the module or component of the hosting arrangement is ready for its intended use. This ASU is effective for
annual and interim periods beginning January 1, 2020, with early adoption permitted. Entities have the option to
adopt the ASU using either a retrospective approach or a prospective approach applied to all implementation costs
incurred after the date of the adoption. Devon is currently evaluating the provisions of this ASU and assessing the
impact it may have on its consolidated financial statements.
2.
Acquisitions and Divestitures
Acquisitions
In January 2016, Devon acquired approximately 80,000 net acres and assets in the STACK play for
approximately $1.5 billion. Devon funded the acquisition with $849 million of cash, after adjustments, and $659
million of equity. The allocation of the purchase price was approximately $1.3 billion to unproved properties and
approximately $200 million to proved properties.
Divestitures
EnLink and General Partner
During the third quarter of 2018, Devon completed the sale of its aggregate ownership interests in EnLink
and the General Partner for $3.125 billion and recognized a gain of approximately $2.6 billion ($2.2 billion after-
tax). The proceeds from the sale were utilized to increase Devon’s share repurchase program to $4.0 billion, which
is discussed further in Note 18. Additional information on these discontinued operations can be found in Note 19.
Upstream Assets
During 2018, Devon received proceeds of approximately $1.0 billion and recognized a net gain on asset
dispositions of approximately $260 million, primarily from sales of non-core assets in the Barnett Shale and
Delaware Basin. As part of the transactions, approximately $84 million of asset retirement obligations were assumed
by the purchasers. In conjunction with the divestitures, Devon settled certain gas processing contracts and
recognized $40 million in settlement expense, which is included in asset dispositions within the 2018 consolidated
statements of earnings. In aggregate, the total estimated proved reserves associated with these divested assets were
approximately 267 MMBoe, or 18%, of total U.S. proved reserves.
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Additionally, in the first quarter of 2019, Devon completed two separate divestitures of non-core assets in the
Permian Basin totaling $300 million. One of the divestitures related to the sale of an entire common operating field,
and Devon expects to recognize a gain of approximately $35 million during the first quarter of 2019. As of
December 31, 2018, these associated assets and liabilities were classified as held for sale in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheet. See Note 19 for additional information. In aggregate, the total estimated proved reserves
associated with these divested assets were approximately 25 MMBoe, or less than 2%, of total U.S. proved reserves.
During 2017, Devon received proceeds totaling approximately $420 million, and recognized a net gain on
asset dispositions of $212 million. Estimated proved reserves associated with these assets were less than 1% of total
U.S. proved reserves.
During 2016, Devon received proceeds totaling approximately $1.9 billion and recognized a net gain on asset
dispositions of $809 million, primarily from sales of non-core assets in the Mississippian, east Texas, the Anadarko
Basin and the Midland Basin. Estimated proved reserves associated with these assets were approximately 157
MMBoe, or 10%, of total U.S. proved reserves. As part of the transactions, approximately $290 million of asset
retirement obligations were assumed by purchasers and approximately $80 million of goodwill was allocated to
these divested assets.
Access Pipeline
In October 2016, Devon divested its 50% interest in Access Pipeline for $1.1 billion ($1.4 billion Canadian
dollars) and recognized a gain of approximately $540 million on the transaction. In conjunction with the divestiture,
Devon entered into a transportation agreement whereby Devon’s Canadian thermal-oil acreage is dedicated to
Access Pipeline for an initial term of 25 years. Devon will be charged a market-based toll on its thermal-oil
production over this term. Devon is committed to use less than 90% of the potential pipeline capacity. In addition,
Devon is entitled to an incremental payment of approximately $150 million Canadian dollars following sanctioning
and committing to the requisite volume increase in respect of a new thermal-oil project on Devon’s Pike lease in
Alberta, with such incremental payment being received prior to tolls being payable on such volumes.
Canada and Barnett Shale (Subsequent Event)
In February 2019, Devon announced its intent to separate its Canadian business and Barnett Shale assets from
the Company, based on authorizations provided by its Board of Directors subsequent to December 31, 2018. Devon
will evaluate multiple methods of separation for these assets, including potential sales or spin-offs. Devon is in the
early stages of marketing these assets and does not currently have any indications that it would recognize an
impairment upon separating its Canadian business or its Barnett Shale assets.
Devon anticipates reporting all financial information for its Canadian business and Barnett Shale assets as
discontinued operations in 2019 when all the requisite criteria are met for such financial statement presentation.
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3.
Derivative Financial Instruments
Commodity Derivatives
As of December 31, 2018, Devon had the following open oil derivative positions. The first two tables present
Devon’s oil derivatives that settle against the average of the prompt month NYMEX WTI futures price. The third
table presents Devon’s oil derivatives that settle against the respective indices noted within the table.
Period
Q1-Q4 2019
Q1-Q4 2020
Period
Q1-Q4 2019
Period
Q1-Q4 2019
Q1-Q4 2019
Q1-Q4 2019
Q1-Q4 2019
Q1-Q4 2019
Q1-Q4 2020
Q1-Q4 2020
Price Swaps
Weighted
Average
Price ($/Bbl)
Volume
(Bbls/d)
51,719 $
1,740 $
Price Collars
Weighted
Average Floor
Price ($/Bbl)
Weighted
Average
Ceiling Price
($/Bbl)
Volume
(Bbls/d)
59.48 87,921 $
8,951 $
62.88
54.48 $
52.85 $
64.49
63.13
Three-Way Price Collars
Weighted
Average Floor
Sold
Price ($/Bbl)
Weighted
Average Floor
Purchased
Price ($/Bbl)
Weighted
Average
Ceiling Price
($/Bbl)
Volume
(Bbls/d)
5,000
$
50.00 $
63.00
$
74.80
Index
Midland Sweet
Argus LLS
Argus MEH
NYMEX Roll
Western Canadian Select
NYMEX Roll
Western Canadian Select
Oil Basis Swaps
Volume
(Bbls/d)
Weighted Average
Differential to WTI
($/Bbl)
28,000
17,500
16,000
38,000
31,505
38,000
915
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(0.46)
5.00
2.84
0.45
(21.73)
0.31
(20.75)
As of December 31, 2018, Devon had the following open natural gas derivative positions. The first table
presents Devon’s natural gas derivatives that settle against the Inside FERC first of the month Henry Hub index. The
second table presents Devon’s natural gas derivatives that settle against the respective indices noted within the table.
Period
Q1-Q4 2019
Q1-Q4 2020
Price Swaps
Volume
(MMBtu/d)
Weighted
Average Price
($/MMBtu)
Volume
(MMBtu/d)
Price Collars
Weighted
Average Floor
Price ($/MMBtu)
Weighted Average
Ceiling Price
($/MMBtu)
266,293
26,480
$
$
2.86
2.92
231,474
24,490
$
$
2.69
2.74
$
$
3.06
3.04
Natural Gas Basis Swaps
Period
Q1-Q4 2019
Q1-Q4 2019
Q1-Q4 2019
Q1-Q4 2019
Index
Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line
El Paso Natural Gas
Houston Ship Channel
Transco Zone 4
Weighted Average
Differential to
Henry Hub
($/MMBtu)
$
$
$
$
(0.73)
(1.46)
0.01
(0.03)
Volume
(MMBtu/d)
84,466
130,000
142,637
7,397
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As of December 31, 2018, Devon had the following open NGL derivative positions. Devon’s NGL positions
settle against the average of the prompt month OPIS Mont Belvieu, Texas index.
Price Swaps
Period
Q1-Q4 2019
Q1-Q4 2019
Q1-Q4 2019
Q1-Q4 2019
Interest Rate Derivatives
Product
Ethane
Natural Gasoline
Normal Butane
Propane
Volume (Bbls/d)
Weighted Average
Price ($/Bbl)
1,000 $
4,500 $
4,000 $
8,500 $
11.55
55.93
33.69
30.01
As of December 31, 2018, Devon had the following open interest rate derivative positions:
$
Notional
100
Rate Received
1.76%
Rate Paid
Three Month LIBOR
Expiration
January 2019
In January 2019, this interest rate derivative position settled.
Financial Statement Presentation
The following table presents the net gains and losses by derivative financial instrument type followed by the
corresponding individual consolidated comprehensive statements of earnings caption.
Year Ended December 31,
2018
2017
2016
$
608 $
(1)
157 $
3
65
(22)
—
672 $
—
138 $
(201)
(2)
(19)
(153)
(375)
Commodity derivatives:
Upstream revenues
Marketing revenues
Interest rate derivatives:
Other expenses
Foreign currency derivatives:
Other expenses
Net gains (losses) recognized
$
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The following table presents the derivative fair values by derivative financial instrument type followed by the
corresponding individual consolidated balance sheet caption.
Commodity derivative assets:
Other current assets
Other long-term assets
Interest rate derivative assets:
Other current assets
Total derivative assets
Commodity derivative liabilities:
Other current liabilities
Other long-term liabilities
Interest rate derivative liabilities:
Other current liabilities
Total derivative liabilities
December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
$
$
$
$
637 $
40
—
677 $
67 $
1
—
68 $
203
2
1
206
259
27
64
350
4.
Share-Based Compensation
In 2017, Devon’s stockholders approved the 2017 Plan. The 2017 Plan replaces the 2015 Plan. From the
effective date of the 2017 Plan, no further awards may be made under the 2015 Plan, and awards previously granted
will continue to be governed by the terms of the respective award documents. Subject to the terms of the 2017 Plan,
awards may be made for a total of 33.5 million shares of Devon common stock, plus the number of shares available
for issuance under the 2015 Plan (including shares subject to outstanding awards that were transferred to the 2017
Plan in accordance with its terms). The 2017 Plan authorizes the Compensation Committee, which consists of
independent, non-management members of Devon’s Board of Directors, to grant nonqualified and incentive stock
options, restricted stock awards or units, Canadian restricted stock units, performance units and stock appreciation
rights to eligible employees. The 2017 Plan also authorizes the grant of nonqualified stock options, restricted stock
awards or units and stock appreciation rights to non-employee directors. To calculate the number of shares that may
be granted in awards under the 2017 Plan, options and stock appreciation rights represent one share and other
awards represent 2.3 shares.
The vesting for certain share-based awards was accelerated in 2018 and 2016 in conjunction with the
reduction of workforce activities described in Note 6 and is included in restructuring and transaction costs in the
accompanying consolidated comprehensive statements of earnings.
The table below presents the share-based compensation expense included in Devon’s accompanying
consolidated comprehensive statements of earnings.
G&A
Exploration expenses
Restructuring and transaction costs
Total
Related income tax benefit
2018
Year Ended December 31,
2017
2016
$
$
$
122 $
4
31
157 $
22 $
141 $
7
—
148 $
6 $
124
6
60
190
6
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The following table presents a summary of Devon’s unvested restricted stock awards and units, performance-
based restricted stock awards and performance share units granted under the plans.
Restricted Stock
Awards and Units
Awards and
Units
Weighted
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
6,328 $
3,592 $
(3,114) $
(843) $
5,963 $
36.81
35.98
38.75
35.58
35.47
Unvested at 12/31/17
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Unvested at 12/31/18
Performance-Based
Restricted Stock Awards
Weighted
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
Awards
(Thousands, except fair value data)
575
$
— $
(273) $
— $
$
302
38.92
—
42.22
—
35.93
Performance
Share Units
Weighted
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
Units
2,758 $
$
845
$
(571)
(164)
$
2,868 (1 ) $
41.21
37.40
84.22
33.92
30.14
The following table presents the aggregate fair value of awards and units that vested during the indicated
period.
Restricted Stock Awards and Units
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Awards
Performance Share Units
2018
2017
2016
$
$
$
111 $
10 $
20 $
105 $
10 $
38 $
73
5
13
The following table presents the unrecognized compensation cost and the related weighted average
recognition period associated with unvested awards and units as of December 31, 2018.
Unrecognized compensation cost
Weighted average period for recognition (years)
Restricted Stock Awards and Units
Restricted Stock
Awards and Units
$
117 $
2.4
Performance-Based
Restricted Stock
Awards
Performance
Share Units
1 $
1.0
23
1.7
Restricted stock awards and units are subject to the terms, conditions, restrictions and limitations, if any, that
the Compensation Committee deems appropriate, including restrictions on continued employment. Generally, the
service requirement for vesting ranges from one to four years. During the vesting period, recipients of restricted
stock awards made under the 2015 Plan or 2009 Plan receive dividends that are not subject to restrictions or other
limitations. However, dividends declared during the vesting period with respect to restricted stock awards made
under the 2017 Plan and all restricted stock units will not be paid until the underlying award vests. Devon estimates
the fair values of restricted stock awards and units as the closing price of Devon’s common stock on the grant date
of the award or unit, which is expensed over the applicable vesting period.
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Performance-Based Restricted Stock Awards
Performance-based restricted stock awards were granted to certain members of Devon’s senior management.
Vesting of the awards is dependent on Devon meeting certain internal performance targets and the recipient meeting
certain service requirements. Generally, the service requirement for vesting ranges from one to four years. In order
for awards to vest, the performance target must be met in the first year. If the performance target is met, the recipient
is entitled to dividends under the same terms described above for nonperformance-based restricted stock. If the
performance target and service period requirements are not met, the award does not vest. Devon estimates the fair
values of the awards as the closing price of Devon’s common stock on the grant date of the award, which is
expensed over the applicable vesting period.
Performance Share Units
Performance share units are granted to certain members of Devon’s management and senior employees. Each
unit that vests entitles the recipient to one share of Devon common stock. The vesting of these units is based on
comparing Devon’s TSR to the TSR of a predetermined group of fourteen peer companies over the specified three-
year performance period. The vesting of units may be between zero and 200% of the units granted depending on
Devon’s TSR as compared to the peer group on the vesting date.
At the end of the vesting period, recipients receive dividend equivalents with respect to the number of units
vested. The fair value of each performance share unit is estimated as of the date of grant using a Monte Carlo
simulation with the following assumptions used for all grants made under the plan: (i) a risk-free interest rate based
on U.S. Treasury rates as of the grant date; (ii) a volatility assumption based on the historical realized price volatility
of Devon and the designated peer group; and (iii) an estimated ranking of Devon among the designated peer group.
The fair value of the unit on the date of grant is expensed over the applicable vesting period. The following table
presents the assumptions related to performance share units granted.
Grant-date fair value
Risk-free interest rate
Volatility factor
Contractual term (years)
Stock Options
2018
$36.23 — $37.88
2.28%
45.8%
2.89
2017
$51.05 —
1.50%
45.8%
2.89
$53.12
$10.61
2016
$9.24 —
0.94%
37.7%
2.83
In accordance with Devon’s incentive plans, the exercise price of stock options granted may not be less than
the market value of the stock at the date of grant. In addition, options granted are exercisable during a period
established for each grant, which may not exceed eight years from the date of grant. The recipient must pay the
exercise price in cash or in common stock, or a combination thereof, at the time that the option is exercised.
Generally, the service requirement for vesting ranges from one to four years. The fair value of stock options on the
date of grant is expensed over the applicable vesting period. No stock options were granted in 2018, 2017 and 2016.
The following table presents a summary of Devon’s outstanding stock options.
Weighted Average
Options
Exercise Price Remaining Term
(Thousands)
(Years)
Intrinsic
Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2017
Expired
Outstanding at December 31, 2018
Exercisable at December 31, 2018
1,746 $
(1,029) $
717 $
717 $
70.04
72.51
66.49
66.49
0.87 $
0.87 $
—
—
As of December 31, 2018, Devon had no unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options.
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5.
Asset Impairments
The following table presents a summary of Devon’s asset impairments. Unproved impairments shown below
are included in exploration expenses in the consolidated comprehensive statements of earnings.
Proved oil and gas assets
Other assets
Total asset impairments
Unproved impairments
2018
Year Ended December 31,
2017
2016
$
$
$
109 $
47
156 $
— $
—
— $
95 $
217 $
435
2
437
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In 2018, Devon recognized $109 million of proved asset impairments relating to U.S. non-core assets no
longer in its development plans and approximately $47 million of non-oil and gas asset impairments.
In 2016, Devon impaired a portion of its U.S. oil and gas portfolio due to lower forecasted oil, gas and NGL
prices.
Unproved Impairments
In 2018, 2017 and 2016, Devon allowed certain non-core acreage to expire without plans for development
resulting in unproved impairments.
6.
Restructuring and Transaction Costs
The following table summarizes Devon’s restructuring liabilities presented in the accompanying consolidated
balance sheets.
Other
Current
Liabilities
Other
Long-term
Liabilities
Total
Balance as of December 31, 2016
Changes related to prior years’ restructurings
Balance as of December 31, 2017
Changes due to 2018 workforce reductions
Changes related to prior years’ restructurings
Balance as of December 31, 2018
$
$
$
48 $
(29)
19 $
30
(2)
47 $
62 $
(31)
31 $
—
(15)
16 $
110
(60)
50
30
(17)
63
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2018 Workforce Reductions
In 2018, Devon announced workforce reductions and other initiatives designed to enhance its operational
focus and cost structure. As a result, Devon recognized $114 million of restructuring expenses during 2018,
primarily consisting of employee-related costs. Of these expenses, $31 million resulted from accelerated vesting of
share-based grants, which are noncash charges. Additionally, $14 million resulted from estimated settlements of
defined retirement benefits.
Prior Years’ Restructurings
In 2016, Devon recognized $227 million in employee-related and other costs associated with a reduction in
workforce that was made in response to the depressed commodity price environment. Of these employee-related
costs, approximately $60 million resulted from accelerated vesting of share-based grants, which are noncash
charges. Additionally, approximately $24 million resulted from estimated defined benefit settlements.
As a result of the reduction of workforce, Devon ceased using certain office space that was subject to non-
cancellable operating lease arrangements. Devon recognized $23 million in restructuring costs that represent the
present value of its future obligations under the leases and impairment charges for leasehold improvements and
furniture associated with the office space it ceased using.
Transaction Costs
In 2016, Devon recognized $11 million in transaction costs primarily associated with the closing of the
STACK acquisition discussed in Note 2.
7.
Other Expenses
The following table summarizes Devon’s other expenses presented in the accompanying consolidated
comprehensive statements of earnings.
Foreign exchange (gain) loss, net
Asset retirement obligation accretion
Other, net
Total
Foreign exchange (gain) loss, net
2018
Year Ended December 31,
2017
2016
$
$
139 $
59
(58)
140 $
(132) $
62
(13)
(83) $
39
75
(13)
101
The U.S. dollar is the functional currency for Devon’s consolidated operations except its Canadian
subsidiaries, which use the Canadian dollar as the functional currency. The amounts in the table above include both
unrealized and realized foreign exchange impacts of foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities,
including intercompany loans between subsidiaries with different functional currencies. Unrealized gains and losses
arise from the remeasurement of these foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities and
intercompany loans. Realized gains and losses arise when there are settlements of these foreign currency
denominated monetary assets and liabilities and intercompany loans.
Foreign currency denominated intercompany loan activity during 2018 resulted in a realized loss of
$241 million, as a result of the strengthening of the U.S. dollar in relation to the Canadian dollar. These losses
during 2018, were partially offset by reversing $195 million of previously recognized unrealized losses on
intercompany loan activity.
Foreign currency denominated intercompany loan activity during 2016 resulted in a realized gain of
$63 million, as a result of the weakening of the U.S. dollar in relation to the Canadian dollar. These gains during
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2016, were partially offset by reversing $10 million of previously recognized unrealized gains on intercompany loan
activity.
8.
Income Taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
The following table presents Devon’s income tax components.
Current income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. federal
Various states
Canada and various provinces
Total current tax expense (benefit)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. federal
Various states
Canada and various provinces
Total deferred tax expense (benefit)
Total income tax expense
2018
Year Ended December 31,
2017
2016
$
$
(14) $
(3)
(53)
(70)
248
63
(85)
226
156 $
9 $
—
103
112
—
—
(97)
(97)
15 $
3
(11)
106
98
—
—
43
43
141
Total income tax expense differed from the amounts computed by applying the U.S. federal income tax rate to
earnings before income taxes as a result of the following:
Current income tax expense (benefit)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
Total income tax expense
U.S. statutory income tax rate
U.S. Tax Reform
Legal entity restructuring
State income taxes
Change in unrecognized tax benefits
Other
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance
Effective income tax rate
Year Ended December 31,
2018
2017
2016
$
$
(70)
226
156
$
$
21%
0%
2%
5%
(5%)
(0%)
(6%)
17%
112
(97)
15
$
$
35%
36%
(94%)
0%
2%
(13%)
36%
2%
98
43
141
35%
0%
19%
10%
(16%)
8%
(89%)
(33%)
Devon and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income or capital taxes in various
state and foreign jurisdictions. Devon’s tax reserves are related to tax years that may be subject to examinations by
the relevant taxing authority. Devon is under audit in the U.S. and various foreign jurisdictions as part of its normal
course of business.
Devon assesses the realizability of its deferred tax assets. If Devon concludes that it is more likely than not
that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized, the asset is reduced by a valuation allowance.
Numerous judgments and assumptions are inherent in the determination of future taxable income, including factors
such as future operating conditions (particularly as related to prevailing oil and gas prices) and changing tax laws.
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2018
In the second quarter of 2018, Devon’s Canadian segment utilized a portion of its capital losses as a part of
an internal legal entity restructuring. A valuation allowance remains recorded against the remaining balance of the
capital losses.
During 2018, Devon recorded a tax benefit of $42 million related to unrecognized tax benefits, primarily as a
result of a favorable Canadian court decision and the closure of prior year IRS audits.
Throughout 2017 and through the first two quarters of 2018, Devon’s U.S. segment maintained a 100%
valuation allowance against its U.S. deferred tax assets. However, upon closing the EnLink divestiture in the third
quarter of 2018, Devon realized a pre-tax gain of $2.6 billion. Based on its net deferred tax liability position, current
period projected net operating loss utilization, and projections of future taxable income, Devon reassessed its
position and determined that its U.S. segment is no longer in a full valuation allowance position, maintaining only
valuation allowances against certain deferred tax assets, including certain tax credits and state net operating losses.
As part of its reassessment, Devon determined that apart from the sale of EnLink and the General Partner, Devon’s
U.S. segment would have remained in a full valuation allowance position. Accordingly, the deferred tax benefit
resulting from the release of the valuation allowance that was generated in the first two quarters was allocated to
continuing operations, while the $259 million of the deferred tax benefit resulting from the release of the remainder
of the full valuation allowance position was allocated entirely to discontinued operations. A partial valuation
allowance continues to be held against certain Canadian segment deferred tax assets. During 2018, the Canadian
segment reduced its valuation allowance by approximately $59 million.
2017
The Tax Reform Legislation, enacted on December 22, 2017, contained several key tax provisions that
he Tax Reform Legislation, enacted on December 22, 2017, contained several key tax provisions that
affected Devon, including a one-time mandatory transition tax on accumulated foreign earnings and a reduction of
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the corporate income tax rate to 21% effective January 1, 2018. Devon was required to recognize the effect of the
tax law changes in the period of enactment, such as determining the transition tax, remeasuring U.S. deferred tax
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assets and liabilities and reassessing the net realizability of deferred tax assets and liabilities. Devon’s U.S. segment
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recognized $167 million of deferred tax expense for the one-time mandatory transition tax on accumulated foreign
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earnings, and $108 million in deferred tax expense related to the reduction of the U.S. corporate income tax rate to
21%.
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In the fourth quarter of 2017, Devon’s Canadian segment generated nonrecurring capital losses from internal
legal entity restructuring. A deferred tax asset of $727 million was recognized related to the capital losses, offset by
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a $641 million increase in the valuation allowance.
Devon maintained a 100% valuation allowance against its U.S. deferred tax assets resulting from prior year
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cumulative financial losses largely due to asset impairments and significant net operating losses for U.S. federal and
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state income tax. Devon reduced its U.S. segment valuation allowance by $323 million in 2017 based primarily on
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the financial income recorded during the period. Furthermore, a partial allowance continues to be held against
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certain Canadian segment deferred tax assets.
Also in the table above, the “other” effect is primarily composed of permanent differences for which dollar
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amounts do not increase or decrease in relation to the change in pre-tax earnings. Generally, such items have an
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insignificant impact on our effective income tax rate. However, these items have a more noticeable impact to our
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rate in 2017 due to lower relative earnings during the period.
2016
Devon recorded a tax expense of $63 million related to unrecognized tax benefits during 2016, primarily as a
result of Canadian audits and legal proceedings.
During 2016, Devon’s U.S. segment recognized an additional $313 million valuation allowance against its
deferred tax assets. The allowance resulted from continued financial losses in 2016. As of December 31, 2016, the
allowance continued to represent a 100% valuation against the U.S. net deferred tax assets. Additionally, the
Canadian segment recognized a $71 million partial valuation allowance resulting from continued financial losses.
During the third quarter of 2016, Devon derecognized $83 million of goodwill related to its U.S. operations in
conjunction with the divestiture of certain non-core U.S. upstream oil and gas assets. These items were not
deductible for purposes of calculating income tax and, therefore, impacted the effective tax rate.
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Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
The following table presents the tax effects of temporary differences that gave rise to Devon’s deferred tax
assets and liabilities.
Deferred tax assets:
Asset retirement obligations
Accrued liabilities
Net operating loss carryforwards
Pension benefit obligations
Canadian capital loss carryforwards
Other
Total deferred tax assets before valuation allowance
Less: valuation allowance
Net deferred tax assets
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment
Long-term debt
Other
Total deferred tax liabilities
Net deferred tax liability
December 31,
2018
2017
$
$
300
50
287
44
609
87
1,377
(640)
737
(1,473)
—
(141)
(1,614)
$
(877) $
313
62
796
54
760
135
2,120
(968)
1,152
(1,288)
(92)
(261)
(1,641)
(489)
At December 31, 2018, Devon has recognized $287 million of deferred tax assets related to various net
operating loss carryforwards available to offset future income taxes. The Canadian segment has $595 million of
noncapital loss carryforwards expiring between 2029 and 2038. Devon’s U.S. segment has $389 million of U.S.
federal net operating loss carryforwards expiring in 2037 and $784 million of U.S. state net operating loss
carryforwards expiring between 2019 and 2038. In the current environment, Devon expects tax benefits from the
U.S. federal, majority of U.S. state and Canadian noncapital loss carryforwards to be utilized in 2019 and beyond.
As a result of Devon’s sale of its aggregate ownership interests in EnLink and the General Partner during the
third quarter of 2018, Devon’s U.S. segment reassessed its position and released its full valuation allowance
position, maintaining only $31 million of valuation allowance against certain deferred tax assets, including certain
tax credits and state net operating losses. Also during 2018, Devon’s Canadian segment maintained a valuation
allowance of $609 million against the deferred tax asset related to the Canadian capital loss carryforward due to
projected lack of future capital gain income. In the event Devon were to determine that it would be able to realize
the deferred income tax assets in the future, Devon would adjust the valuation allowance, reducing the provision for
income taxes in the period of such adjustment.
After enactment of the Tax Reform Legislation, Devon’s Canadian segment is the sole foreign operation to be
considered for the indefinitely reinvested assertion of APB 23. Devon’s Canadian operations are robust and active
and requires continuing capital investment. Accordingly, as of December 31, 2018, no income taxes should be
accrued by Devon relative to its investment in its Canadian operations. In view of Devon’s decision in February
2019 to dispose of the Canadian business, the indefinitely reinvested assertion of APB 23 and any required accrual
of income tax will be reevaluated in 2019.
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Unrecognized Tax Benefits
The following table presents changes in Devon’s unrecognized tax benefits.
Balance at beginning of year
Tax positions taken in prior periods
Tax positions taken in current year
Accrual of interest related to tax positions taken
Settlements
Foreign currency translation
Balance at end of year
December 31,
2018
2017
$
$
115 $
(43)
(2)
3
—
(3)
70 $
202
(7)
(3)
16
(101)
8
115
Devon’s unrecognized tax benefit balance at December 31, 2018 and 2017 included $12 million and $28
million, respectively, of interest and penalties. If recognized, $70 million of Devon’s unrecognized tax benefits as of
December 31, 2018 would affect Devon’s effective income tax rate. During 2018, Devon removed $43 million of
unrecognized tax benefits, including $20 million of interest, as a result of the closure of certain tax examinations.
Included below is a summary of the tax years, by jurisdiction, that remain subject to examination by taxing
authorities.
Jurisdiction
U.S. Federal
Various U.S. states
Canada Federal
Various Canadian provinces
Tax Years Open
2015-2018
2014-2018
2004-2018
2004-2018
Certain statute of limitation expirations are scheduled to occur in the next twelve months. However, Devon is
currently in various stages of the administrative review process for certain open tax years. In addition, Devon is
currently subject to various income tax audits that have not reached the administrative review process.
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9.
Net Earnings (Loss) Per Share from Continuing Operations
The following table reconciles net earnings (loss) from continuing operations and weighted-average common
shares outstanding used in the calculations of basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per share from continuing
operations.
2018
Year Ended December 31,
2017
2016
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations:
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations
Attributable to participating securities
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) from continuing
operations
$
$
764 $
(9)
758 $
(8)
755 $
750 $
Common shares:
Common shares outstanding - total
Attributable to participating securities
Common shares outstanding - basic
Dilutive effect of potential common shares issuable
Common shares outstanding - diluted
Net earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations:
Basic
Diluted
Antidilutive options (1)
$
$
499
(5)
494
3
497
1.53 $
1.52 $
1
525
(5)
520
3
523
1.44 $
1.43 $
2
(574)
(2)
(576)
513
(6)
507
—
507
(1.14)
(1.14)
3
(1) Amounts represent options to purchase shares of Devon’s common stock that are excluded from the diluted
net earnings per share calculations because the options are antidilutive.
10. Other Comprehensive Earnings
Components of other comprehensive earnings consist of the following:
Foreign currency translation:
Beginning accumulated foreign currency translation
Change in cumulative translation adjustment
Income tax benefit (expense)
Ending accumulated foreign currency translation
Pension and postretirement benefit plans:
$
Beginning accumulated pension and postretirement benefits
Net actuarial loss and prior service cost arising in current year
Recognition of net actuarial loss and prior service cost in earnings (1)
Curtailment and settlement of pension benefits
Income tax expense
Other (2)
Ending accumulated pension and postretirement benefits
Other
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings, net of tax
$
Year Ended December 31,
2017
2016
2018
1,309 $
(166)
14
1,157
(143)
(3)
12
47
(12)
(33)
(132)
2
1,027 $
1,226 $
113
(30)
1,309
(172)
10
19
—
—
—
(143)
—
1,166 $
1,215
22
(11)
1,226
(194)
(28)
26
24
—
—
(172)
—
1,054
(1)
These accumulated other comprehensive earnings components are included in the computation of net periodic
benefit cost, which is a component of other expenses in the accompanying consolidated comprehensive
statements of earnings. See Note 17 for additional details.
(2) As a result of Devon’s early adoption of ASU 2018-02 in the fourth quarter of 2018, Devon reclassified $33
million from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings in the December 31, 2018
consolidated balance sheet. See Note 1 for additional details.
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11.
Supplemental Information to Statements of Cash Flows
Changes in assets and liabilities, net
Accounts receivable
Other current assets
Other long-term assets
Accounts payable
Revenues and royalties payable
Other current liabilities
Other long-term liabilities
Total
Supplementary cash flow data - total operations:
Interest paid (net of capitalized interest)
Income taxes paid (received)
2018
Year Ended December 31,
2017
2016
$
$
$
$
88 $
(128)
(28)
—
153
(150)
(78)
(143) $
385 $
40 $
(94) $
20
(47)
113
106
(53)
(13)
32 $
481 $
78 $
(58)
326
36
(196)
(26)
(74)
16
24
569
(159)
In 2016, Devon’s acquisition of certain STACK assets included the noncash issuance of Devon common
stock. See Note 2 for additional details. Further, in 2016, EnLink’s acquisition of Anadarko Basin gathering and
processing midstream assets included noncash issuance of General Partner common units. Additionally, EnLink’s
formation of a joint venture during the third quarter of 2016 included non-monetary asset contributions.
12. Accounts Receivable
Components of accounts receivable include the following:
December 31, 2018
430 $
155
285
23
893
(8)
885 $
December 31, 2017
559
134
278
29
1,000
(11)
989
Oil, gas and NGL sales
Joint interest billings
Marketing revenues
Other
Gross accounts receivable
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Net accounts receivable
$
$
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
13.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Capitalized Costs
The following table reflects the aggregate capitalized costs related to Devon’s oil and gas and non-oil and gas
activities.
December 31, 2018
U.S.
Canada
Total
Property and equipment:
Proved
Unproved and properties under development
$
Total oil and gas
Less accumulated DD&A
Oil and gas property and equipment, net
$
40,378 $
833
41,211
(32,229)
8,982 $
6,427 $
1,434
7,861
(4,030)
3,831 $
Other property and equipment
Less accumulated DD&A
Other property and equipment, net
Property and equipment, net
$
46,805
2,267
49,072
(36,259)
12,813
1,832
(710)
1,122
13,935
December 31, 2017
U.S.
Canada
Total
Property and equipment:
Proved
Unproved and properties under development
$
Total oil and gas
Less accumulated DD&A
Oil and gas property and equipment, net
$
40,491 $
984
41,475
(32,379)
9,096 $
6,804 $
1,473
8,277
(4,055)
4,222 $
Other property and equipment
Less accumulated DD&A
Other property and equipment, net
Property and equipment, net
Suspended Exploratory Well Costs
$
47,295
2,457
49,752
(36,434)
13,318
1,955
(689)
1,266
14,584
The following summarizes the changes in suspended exploratory well costs for the three years ended
December 31, 2018.
Beginning balance
Additions pending determination of proved reserves
Charges to exploration expense
Reclassifications to proved properties
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Ending balance
Year Ended December 31,
2017
2016
2018
$
$
313 $
672
—
(662)
(19)
304 $
261 $
504
—
(466)
14
313 $
225
247
(29)
(189)
7
261
The following table provides an aging of capitalized well costs and the number of projects for which
exploratory well costs have been capitalized for a period greater than one year since the completion of drilling.
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Exploratory well costs capitalized for a period of one year or less
Exploratory well costs capitalized for a period greater than one year
Ending balance
Number of projects with exploratory well costs capitalized for a
period greater than one year
Year Ended December 31,
2017
2016
2018
$
$
110 $
194
304 $
113 $
200
313 $
2
2
88
173
261
2
Projects with suspended exploratory well costs capitalized for a period greater than one year since the
completion of drilling relate to Devon’s heavy oil operations. Management believes these projects with suspended
exploratory well costs exhibit sufficient quantities of hydrocarbons to justify potential development. Currently,
Devon has not planned additional exploratory work in the near future on these assets and will continue to assess its
future development timeline of these long cycle projects as it competes for capital allocation within Devon’s
portfolio. Devon’s interest in this acreage does not begin to expire until 2025.
14. Other Current Liabilities
Components of other current liabilities include the following:
Derivative liabilities
Accrued interest payable
Income taxes payable
Restructuring liabilities
Other
Other current liabilities
December 31, 2018
$
December 31, 2017
323
96
144
19
246
828
67 $
80
14
47
227
435 $
$
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15. Debt and Related Expenses
See below for a summary of debt instruments and balances. The notes and debentures are senior, unsecured
obligations of Devon.
December 31, 2018
December 31, 2017
8.25% due July 1, 2018 (1)
2.25% due December 15, 2018
6.30% due January 15, 2019
4.00% due July 15, 2021
3.25% due May 15, 2022
5.85% due December 15, 2025
7.50% due September 15, 2027 (1)
7.875% due September 30, 2031 (2) (3)
7.95% due April 15, 2032 (2)
5.60% due July 15, 2041
4.75% due May 15, 2042
5.00% due June 15, 2045
Net discount on debentures and notes
Debt issuance costs
Total debt
Less amount classified as short-term debt (4)
Total long-term debt
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$
$
$
—
—
162
500
1,000
485
73
675
366
1,250
750
750
(24)
(40)
5,947
162
5,785 $
20
95
162
500
1,000
485
73
1,059
789
1,250
750
750
(30)
(39)
6,864
115
6,749
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
These instruments were assumed by Devon in April 2003 in conjunction with the merger with Ocean Energy.
The fair value and effective rates of these 8.25% notes and 7.50% notes at the time assumed was $147 million
and 5.5%, respectively, and $169 million and 6.5%, respectively. These instruments are the unsecured and
unsubordinated obligations of Devon OEI Operating, L.L.C. and are guaranteed by Devon Energy Production
Company, L.P. Each of these entities is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Devon.
These senior notes were included in 2018 tender offer repurchases discussed below.
Issued in October 2001, these are the unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of Devon Financing, a wholly
owned subsidiary of Devon. These instruments are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Devon.
2018 short-term debt consists of $162 million of 6.30% senior notes due January 15, 2019.
Debt maturities as of December 31, 2018, excluding debt issuance costs, premiums and discounts, are as
follows:
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Thereafter
Total
Total
$
$
162
—
500
1,000
—
4,349
6,011
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Credit Lines
Under its 2012 Senior Credit Facility, Devon had $3.0 billion of available credit. On October 5, 2018, Devon
terminated its 2012 Senior Credit Facility and subsequently entered into its new $3.0 billion revolving 2018 Senior
Credit Facility. The 2018 Senior Credit Facility matures on October 5, 2023, with the option to extend the maturity
date by two additional one-year periods subject to lender consent. Amounts borrowed under the 2018 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. However, Devon may elect to borrow at the prime rate. The 2018
Senior Credit Facility currently provides for an annual facility fee of $6.1 million. As of December 31, 2018, Devon
had $48 million in outstanding letters of credit under the 2018 Senior Credit Facility. There were no borrowings
under the Senior Credit Facility as of December 31, 2018.
The 2018 Senior Credit Facility contains only one material financial covenant. This covenant requires
Devon’s ratio of total funded debt to total capitalization, as defined in the credit agreement, to be no greater than
65%. The credit agreement contains definitions of total funded debt and total capitalization that include adjustments
to the respective amounts reported in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. For example, total
capitalization is adjusted to add back noncash financial write-downs such as asset impairments. As of December 31,
2018, Devon was in compliance with this covenant with a debt-to-capitalization ratio of 21.0%.
Commercial Paper
Devon’s 2018 Senior Credit Facility supports its $3.0 billion of short-term credit under its commercial paper
program. Commercial paper debt generally has a maturity of between 1 and 90 days, although it can have a maturity
of up to 365 days, and bears interest at rates agreed to at the time of the borrowing. The interest rate is generally
based on a standard index such as the Federal Funds Rate, LIBOR or the money market rate as found in the
commercial paper market. As of December 31, 2018, Devon had no outstanding commercial paper borrowings.
Retirement of Senior Notes
During 2018, Devon completed tender offers to repurchase $807 million in aggregate principal amount of debt
using cash on hand. This included $384 million of the 7.875% senior notes due September 30, 2031 and $423
million of the 7.95% senior notes due April 15, 2032. Devon recognized a $312 million loss on early retirement of
debt, consisting of $304 million in cash retirement costs and $8 million of noncash charges. These costs, along with
other charges associated with retiring the debt, are included in net financing costs in the consolidated comprehensive
statements of earnings. In December 2018, Devon repaid the $95 million of 2.25% senior notes at maturity.
Additionally, in January 2019, Devon repaid the $162 million of 6.30% senior notes at maturity.
During 2016, Devon completed tender offers to repurchase $2.1 billion of debt securities, using proceeds from
the asset divestitures discussed in Note 2. Devon recognized a loss on early retirement of debt, primarily consisting
of $265 million in cash retirement costs and other fees. These costs, along with other minimal noncash charges
associated with retiring the debt, are included in net financing costs in the consolidated comprehensive statements of
earnings.
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Financing Costs, Net
The following schedule includes the components of net financing costs.
Interest based on debt outstanding
Early retirement of debt
Capitalized interest
Other
Total net financing costs
16. Asset Retirement Obligations
2018
Year Ended December 31,
2017
2016
$
$
339 $
312
(41)
(16)
594 $
390 $
—
(69)
(4)
317 $
488
269
(61)
21
717
The following table presents the changes in asset retirement obligations.
Asset retirement obligations as of beginning of period
$
Liabilities incurred
Liabilities settled and divested
Revision of estimated obligation
Accretion expense on discounted obligation
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Asset retirement obligations as of end of period
Less current portion
Asset retirement obligations, long-term
$
Year Ended December 31,
2017
2018
1,138 $
39
(116)
(25)
59
(38)
1,057
27
1,030 $
1,258
40
(68)
(184)
62
30
1,138
39
1,099
During 2018, Devon reduced its asset retirement obligation by $84 million, primarily as a result of Devon’s
2018 divestitures. For additional information, see Note 2.
During 2017, Devon reduced its asset retirement obligations by $184 million, primarily due to changes in the
assumed inflation rate and retirement dates for its oil and gas assets.
17. Retirement Plans
Defined Contribution Plans
Devon sponsors defined contribution plans covering its employees in the U.S. and Canada. Such plans include
its 401(k) plan, enhanced contribution plan and Canadian pension and savings plan. Contributions are primarily
based upon percentages of annual compensation and years of service. In addition, each plan is subject to regulatory
limitations by each respective government. Devon contributed $50 million, $53 million and $57 million to these
plans in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
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Defined Benefit Plans
Devon has various non-contributory defined benefit pension plans, including qualified plans and nonqualified
plans covering eligible U.S. and Canadian employees and former employees meeting certain age and service
requirements. Benefits under the defined benefit plans have been closed to new employees; however, eligible
employees continue to accrue benefits based upon years of service and compensation. Benefits are primarily funded
from assets held in the plans’ trusts.
Devon’s investment objective for its plans’ assets is to achieve stability of the funded status while providing
long-term growth of invested capital and income to ensure benefit payments can be funded when required. Devon
has established certain investment strategies, including target allocation percentages and permitted and prohibited
investments, designed to mitigate risks inherent with investing. Devon’s target allocations for its plan assets are 70%
fixed income, 20% equity and 10% other. See the following discussion for Devon’s pension assets by asset class.
Fixed-income – Devon’s fixed-income securities consist of U.S. Treasury obligations, bonds issued by
investment-grade companies from diverse industries and asset-backed securities. These fixed-income securities are
actively traded securities that can be redeemed upon demand. The fair values of these Level 1 securities are based
upon quoted market prices and were $193 million and $342 million at December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Also, included are commingled funds that primarily invest in long-term bonds and U.S. Treasury securities. These
fixed income securities can be redeemed on demand but are not actively traded. The fair values of these securities
are based upon the net asset values provided by the investment managers and were $301 million and $401 million at
December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Equity – Devon’s equity securities include commingled global equity funds that invest in large, mid and small
capitalization stocks across the world’s developed and emerging markets and international large cap equity
securities. These equity securities can be sold on demand but are not actively traded. The fair values of these
securities are based upon the net asset values provided by the investment managers and were $84 million and $157
million at December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Other – Devon’s other securities include short-term investment funds and a hedge fund that invest both long
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and short using a variety of investment strategies. The fair value of these securities is based upon the net asset values
provided by investment managers and were $132 million and $135 million at December 31, 2018 and 2017,
respectively.
Defined Postretirement Plans
Devon also has defined benefit postretirement plans that provide benefits for substantially all qualifying U.S.
retirees. Benefit obligations for such plans are estimated based on Devon’s future cost-sharing intentions. Devon’s
funding policy for the plans is to fund the benefits as they become payable with available cash and cash equivalents.
Benefit Obligations and Funded Status
The following table summarizes the benefit obligations, assets, funded status and balance sheet impacts
associated with its defined pension and postretirement plans. Devon’s benefit obligations and plan assets are
measured each year as of December 31. The accumulated benefit obligation for pension plans approximated the
projected benefit obligation at December 31, 2018 and 2017.
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Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year
Service cost
Interest cost
Actuarial loss (gain)
Plan amendments
Plan curtailments
Plan settlements
Foreign exchange rate changes
Participant contributions
Benefits paid
Benefit obligation at end of year
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
Actual return on plan assets
Employer contributions
Participant contributions
Plan settlements
Benefits paid
Foreign exchange rate changes
Fair value of plan assets at end of year
Funded status at end of year
Amounts recognized in balance sheet:
Other long-term assets
Other current liabilities
Other long-term liabilities
Net amount
Amounts recognized in accumulated other
comprehensive earnings:
Net actuarial loss (gain)
Prior service cost (credit)
Total
Pension Benefits
Postretirement Benefits
2018
2017
2018
2017
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,279 $ 1,249 $
15
42
59
—
—
—
2
—
(88)
1,279
10
39
(83)
—
2
(241)
(3)
—
(60)
943
1,035
(36)
14
—
(241)
(60)
(3)
709
(234) $
985
122
14
—
—
(88)
2
1,035
(244) $
19 $
—
—
(3)
—
2
—
—
2
(3)
17
—
—
1
2
—
(3)
—
—
(17) $
3 $
(14)
(223)
(234) $
4 $
(13)
(235)
(244) $
— $
(3)
(14)
(17) $
202 $
4
206 $
257 $
6
263 $
(11) $
(2)
(13) $
21
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1
(3)
19
—
—
2
1
—
(3)
—
—
(19)
—
(3)
(16)
(19)
(11)
(3)
(14)
During the third quarter of 2018, Devon entered into a group annuity contract, under which a third party has
permanently assumed certain of Devon’s defined benefit pension obligations. The purchase of this group annuity
contract reduced Devon’s pension assets and liabilities and is the primary component of the $241 million of plan
settlements within the preceding table. In connection with the group annuity contract transaction, Devon recorded a
settlement expense of approximately $33 million, which was reclassified from other comprehensive earnings to
other expense on the consolidated comprehensive statements of earnings in 2018.
Certain of Devon’s pension plans have a combined projected benefit obligation or accumulated benefit
obligation in excess of plan assets at December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, as presented in the table below.
Projected benefit obligation
Accumulated benefit obligation
Fair value of plan assets
94
December 31,
2018
2017
$
$
$
922 $
906 $
685 $
1,255
1,226
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The following table presents the components of net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive earnings.
Pension Benefits
Postretirement Benefits
2018
2017
2016
2018
2017
2016
Net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost
Interest cost
Expected return on plan assets
Recognition of net actuarial loss (gain) (1)
Recognition of prior service cost (1)
Total net periodic benefit cost (2)
Other comprehensive loss (earnings):
$
10 $
39
(49)
13
1
14
15 $
42
(54)
19
2
24
15 $ — $ — $ —
1
42 — —
(55) — — —
(1)
25
(1)
3
(1)
30
(1)
(1)
(2)
(1)
(1)
(2)
Actuarial loss (gain) arising in current year
Prior service cost arising in current year
Recognition of net actuarial gain (loss), including
settlement expense, in net periodic benefit cost (3)
Recognition of prior service cost, including
curtailment, in net periodic benefit cost (3)
Total other comprehensive loss (earnings)
Total recognized
4
(9)
— —
26
(1) —
2 — — —
(1)
(60)
(19)
(43)
1
1
(2)
(58)
(44) $
(2)
(30)
(6) $
(9)
(24)
6 $
1
1
(1) $
1
1
(1) $
$
1
1
2
1
(2)
(3)
The service cost component of net periodic benefit cost is included in G&A expense and the remaining
components of net periodic benefit costs are included in other expenses in the accompanying consolidated
comprehensive statements of earnings.
These amounts include restructuring costs that were reclassified out of other comprehensive earnings in 2018
and 2016. See Note 6 for further discussion.
Assumptions
Assumptions to determine benefit obligations:
Discount rate
Rate of compensation increase
Assumptions to determine net periodic benefit cost:
Discount rate - service cost
Discount rate - interest cost
Rate of compensation increase
Expected return on plan assets
Pension Benefits
Postretirement Benefits
2018
2017
2016
2018
2017
2016
4.21%
2.50%
3.59%
2.50%
4.07%
4.49%
4.01%
N/A
3.25%
N/A
3.46%
N/A
3.98%
3.22%
2.50%
5.67%
4.29%
2.99%
4.48%
5.69%
4.39%
4.39%
4.49%
5.20%
4.13%
2.67%
N/A
N/A
4.22%
2.39%
N/A
N/A
3.63%
3.63%
N/A
N/A
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Discount Rate - Future pension and post-retirement obligations are discounted based on the rate at which
obligations could be effectively settled, considering the timing of expected future cash flows related to the plans.
This rate is based on high-quality bond yields, after allowing for call and default risk.
Expected return on plan assets – This was determined by evaluating input from external consultants and
economists, as well as long-term inflation assumptions and consideration of target allocation of investment types.
Mortality rate – Devon utilized the Society of Actuaries produced mortality tables and an improvement scale
derived from the updated tables for 2017 and 2018 and the actuary’s best estimate of mortality for 2016 for the
population of participants in Devon’s plans.
Other assumptions – For measurement of the 2018 benefit obligation for the other postretirement medical
plans, a 7.1% annual rate of increase in the per capita cost of covered health care benefits was assumed for 2019.
The rate was assumed to decrease annually to an ultimate rate of 5% in the year 2029 and remain at that level
thereafter.
Expected Cash Flows
Devon expects benefit plan payments to average approximately $59 million a year for the next five years and
$153 million total for the five years thereafter. Of these payments to be paid in 2019, $17 million is expected to be
funded from Devon’s available cash, cash equivalents and other assets.
18.
Stockholders’ Equity
The authorized capital stock of Devon consists of 1.0 billion 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.
Common Stock Issued
In January 2016, Devon issued approximately 23 million shares of common stock in conjunction with the
STACK asset acquisition discussed in Note 2. Additionally, in February 2016, Devon issued 79 million shares of
common stock to the public, inclusive of 10 million shares sold as part of the underwriters’ option. Net proceeds
from the offering were $1.5 billion.
Share Repurchase Program
In March 2018, Devon announced a share repurchase program to buy up to $1.0 billion of shares of common
stock. In June 2018, in conjunction with the announced divestiture of its investment in EnLink and the General
Partner, Devon increased its program by an additional $3.0 billion. In February 2019, Devon’s Board of Directors
authorized an expansion of the share repurchase program by an additional $1.0 billion, bringing the total to $5.0
billion. The share repurchase program expires December 31, 2019.
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During the third quarter of 2018, Devon entered into and completed an ASR transaction to repurchase $1.0
billion of the $4.0 billion program. The table below provides information regarding purchases of Devon’s common
stock that were made during 2018 (shares in thousands).
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
Dollar Value of
Shares Purchased
Average Price Paid
per Share
First quarter 2018:
Open-Market
Second quarter 2018:
Open-Market
Third quarter 2018:
Open-Market
ASR
Total
Fourth quarter 2018:
Open-Market
Total year-to-date
Dividends
2,561
$
82
$
11,154
16,492
24,330
40,822
23,612
78,149
$
439
712
1,000
1,712
745
2,978
$
The table below summarizes the dividends Devon paid on its common stock.
Amounts
Rate Per Share
Year Ended 2018:
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Total year-to-date
Year Ended 2017:
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Total year-to-date
Year Ended 2016:
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Total year-to-date
$
$
$
$
$
$
32 $
42 $
38 $
37 $
149
32 $
33 $
30 $
32 $
127
125 $
33 $
32 $
31 $
221
32.19
39.35
43.13
41.10
41.92
31.57
38.11
0.06
0.08
0.08
0.08
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.24
0.06
0.06
0.06
In response to the depressed commodity price environment, Devon reduced the quarterly dividend rate from
$0.24 to $0.06 per share in the second quarter of 2016. Devon increased the quarterly dividend by 33% to $0.08 per
share in the second quarter of 2018. In February 2019, Devon announced a 12.5% increase to its quarterly dividend,
to $0.09 per share, beginning in the second quarter of 2019.
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19. Discontinued Operations and Assets Held For Sale
On June 6, 2018, Devon announced that it had entered into an agreement to sell its aggregate ownership
interests in EnLink and the General Partner for $3.125 billion. Upon entering into the agreement to sell its
ownership interest in June 2018, Devon concluded that the transaction was a strategic shift and met the requirements
of assets held for sale and discontinued operations. As part of its assessment, Devon considered the following: 1)
Devon is exiting its entire midstream business ownership; 2) EnLink and the General Partner are a separate
reportable segment and are a component of Devon’s business; and 3) the transaction resulted in a material reduction
in total assets, debt, revenues, net earnings and operating cash flows. As a result, Devon classified the results of
operations and cash flows related to EnLink and the General Partner as discontinued operations on its consolidated
financial statements. Additionally, Devon ceased depreciation and amortization for all plant, property and equipment
and intangible assets classified as assets held for sale on the date the sales agreement was signed.
On July 18, 2018, Devon completed the sale of its aggregate ownership interests in EnLink and the General
Partner for $3.125 billion and recognized a gain of approximately $2.6 billion ($2.2 billion after-tax). Current (cash)
income tax associated with the transaction was approximately $12 million. The vast majority of the tax effect relates
to deferred tax expense offset by the valuation allowance adjustment explained in Note 8.
As part of the sale agreement, Devon extended its fixed-fee gathering and processing contracts with respect
to the Bridgeport and Cana plants with EnLink through 2029. Although the agreements were extended to 2029, the
minimum volume commitments for the Bridgeport and Cana plants expired at the end of 2018. Devon has minimum
volume commitments for gathering and processing of 77-128 MMcf/d with EnLink at the Chisholm plant through
early 2021.
From the period of July 19, 2018 through December 31, 2018, Devon had net outflows of approximately
$380 million with EnLink, which primarily related to gathering and processing expenses. These net outflows
represent gross cash amounts and not net working interest amounts.
Prior to the divestment of Devon’s aggregate ownership of EnLink and the General Partner, certain activity
between Devon and EnLink were eliminated in consolidation. Subsequent to the divestment, all activity related to
EnLink represent third-party transactions and are no longer eliminated in consolidation.
The following table presents the amounts reported in the consolidated comprehensive statements of earnings
as discontinued operations.
$
Marketing and midstream revenues
Marketing and midstream expenses
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
General and administrative expenses
Financing costs, net
Asset impairments
Asset dispositions
Other expenses
Total expenses
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes
Income tax expense (benefit)
Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of
income tax expense
Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to Devon $
Year Ended December 31,
2017
2016
2018
3,567 $
2,912
244
65
98
—
(2,607)
(8)
704
2,863
403
2,460
160
2,300 $
5,071 $
4,111
545
128
181
17
—
(34)
4,948
123
(197)
320
180
140 $
3,551
2,712
504
118
190
873
13
25
4,435
(884)
—
(884)
(403)
(481)
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The following table presents the carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities classified as held for sale on the
consolidated balance sheets. The assets and liabilities classified as held for sale at December 31, 2018 are related to
the divestiture of non-core upstream Permian Basin assets which closed in January 2019 as further discussed in Note
2. The assets and liabilities classified as held for sale at December 31, 2017 are related to the divestiture of EnLink
and the General Partner.
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable
Other current assets
Oil and gas property and equipment, based on successful efforts
accounting, net
Midstream and other property and equipment, net
Goodwill
Other long-term assets
Total assets held for sale
Accounts payable
Revenues and royalties payable
Other current liabilities
Long-term debt
Deferred income taxes
Asset retirement obligations
Other long-term liabilities
Total liabilities held for sale
20. Commitments and Contingencies
December 31, 2018
$
December 31, 2017
31
681
48
— $
7
—
190
—
—
—
197 $
3 $
—
19
—
—
47
—
69 $
—
6,587
1,542
1,600
10,489
186
432
373
3,542
346
14
34
4,927
$
$
$
Devon is party to various legal actions arising in the normal course of business. Matters that are probable of
unfavorable 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 likely involve
future amounts that would be material to Devon’s financial position or results of operations after consideration of
recorded accruals. Actual amounts could differ materially from management’s estimates.
Royalty Matters
Numerous oil and natural gas producers and related parties, including Devon, have been named in various
lawsuits alleging royalty underpayments. Devon is currently named as a defendant in a number of such lawsuits,
including some lawsuits in which the plaintiffs seek to certify classes of similarly situated plaintiffs. Among the
allegations typically asserted in these suits are claims that Devon used below-market prices, made improper
deductions, used improper measurement techniques and entered into gas purchase and processing arrangements with
affiliates that resulted in underpayment of royalties in connection with oil, natural gas and NGLs produced and sold.
Devon is also involved in governmental agency proceedings and royalty audits and is subject to related contracts and
regulatory controls in the ordinary course of business, some that may lead to additional royalty claims. Devon does
not currently believe that it is subject to material exposure with respect to such royalty matters.
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 and
similar state statutes. In response to liabilities associated with these activities, loss accruals primarily consist of
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estimated uninsured remediation costs. Devon’s monetary exposure for environmental matters is not expected to be
material.
Beginning in 2013, various parishes in Louisiana filed suit against more than 100 oil and gas companies,
including Devon, alleging that the companies’ operations and activities in certain fields violated the State and Local
Coastal Resource Management Act of 1978, as amended, and caused substantial environmental contamination,
subsidence and other environmental damages to land and water bodies located in the coastal zone of Louisiana. The
plaintiffs seek, among other things, the payment of the costs necessary to clear, re-vegetate and otherwise restore the
allegedly impacted areas. Although we cannot predict the ultimate outcome of these matters, Devon is vigorously
defending against these claims.
Other Matters
Devon is involved in other various legal proceedings incidental to its business. However, to Devon’s
knowledge, there were no material pending legal proceedings to which Devon is a party or to which any of its
property is subject.
Commitments
The following table presents Devon’s commitments that have initial or remaining noncancelable terms in
excess of one year as of December 31, 2018.
Year Ending December 31,
Purchase
Obligations
Drilling and
Facility
Obligations
Operational
Agreements
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Thereafter
Total
$
$
541 $
567
140
—
—
—
1,248 $
274 $
85
48
14
8
16
445 $
Office and
Equipment Leases
64
43
31
26
25
311
500
587 $
519
373
419
354
3,374
5,626 $
Purchase obligation amounts represent contractual commitments primarily to purchase condensate at market
prices for use at Devon’s heavy oil projects in Canada. Devon has entered into these agreements because condensate
is an integral part of the heavy oil transportation process. Any disruption in Devon’s ability to obtain condensate
could negatively affect its ability to transport heavy oil at these locations. Devon’s total obligation related to
condensate purchases expires in 2021. The value of the obligation in the table above is based on the contractual
volumes and Devon’s internal estimate of future condensate market prices.
Devon has certain drilling and facility obligations under contractual agreements with third-party service
providers to procure drilling rigs and other related services for developmental and exploratory drilling and facilities
construction. The value of the drilling obligations reported is based on gross contractual value.
Devon has certain operational agreements whereby Devon has committed to transport or process certain
volumes of oil, gas and NGLs for a fixed fee. Devon has entered into these agreements to aid the movement of its
production to downstream markets.
Devon leases certain office space and equipment under operating lease arrangements. Total rental expense
recognized for operating leases, net of sublease income, was $11 million, $7 million and $11 million in 2018, 2017
and 2016, respectively.
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21. Fair Value Measurements
The following table provides carrying value and fair value measurement information for certain of Devon’s
financial assets and liabilities. None of the items below are measured using Level 3 inputs. The carrying values of
cash, accounts receivable, other current receivables, accounts payable, other current payables and accrued expenses
included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets approximated fair value at December 31, 2018 and
December 31, 2017, as applicable. Therefore, such financial assets and liabilities are not presented in the following
table. Additionally, the fair values of oil and gas assets and related impairments are measured as of the impairment
date using Level 3 inputs. Additional information on asset impairments and the pension plan assets is provided in
Note 5, and Note 17, respectively.
Carrying
Amount
Total Fair
Value
Level 1
Inputs
Level 2
Inputs
Fair Value Measurements Using:
December 31, 2018 assets (liabilities):
Cash equivalents
Commodity derivatives
Commodity derivatives
Debt
December 31, 2017 assets (liabilities):
Cash equivalents
Commodity derivatives
Commodity derivatives
Interest rate derivatives
Interest rate derivatives
Debt
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,505
677
$
(68) $
(5,947) $
$
1,533
205
$
(286) $
$
1
(64) $
(6,864) $
$
1,505
677
$
(68) $
(5,965) $
$
1,533
205
$
(286) $
$
1
(64) $
(8,131) $
1,405
—
—
—
$
$
$
$
$
1,454
$
—
$
—
$
—
—
$
— $
100
677
(68)
(5,965)
79
205
(286)
1
(64)
(8,131)
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values in the tables above.
Level 1 Fair Value Measurements
Cash equivalents – Amounts consist primarily of money market investments and the fair value approximates
the carrying value.
Level 2 Fair Value Measurements
Cash equivalents – Amounts consist primarily of commercial paper and Canadian agency and provincial
securities investments. The fair value approximates the carrying value.
Commodity and interest rate derivatives– The fair values of commodity and interest rate derivatives are
estimated using internal discounted cash flow calculations based upon forward curves and data obtained from
independent third parties for contracts with similar terms or data obtained from counterparties to the agreements.
Debt – Devon’s debt instruments do not actively trade in an established market. The fair values of its debt are
t
estimated based on rates available for debt with similar terms and maturity.
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22.
Segment Information
Devon manages its operations through distinct operating segments, which are defined primarily by geographic
areas. For financial reporting purposes, Devon aggregates its U.S. operating segments into one reporting segment
due to the similar nature of the businesses. However, Devon’s Canadian exploration and production operating
segment is reported as a separate reporting segment primarily due to the significant differences between the U.S. and
Canadian regulatory environments. Devon’s U.S. and Canadian segments are both primarily engaged in oil and gas
exploration and production activities, and certain information regarding such activities for each segment is included
in Note 23.
Devon considers EnLink, combined with the General Partner, to be a segment that is distinct from the U.S.
and Canadian operating segments. EnLink’s operations consist of midstream assets and operations located in the
U.S. Additionally, EnLink has a management team that is primarily responsible for capital and resource allocation
decisions. However, with Devon’s closing of the divestment of EnLink and the General Partner in July 2018,
activity related to EnLink and the General Partner have now been classified as discontinued operations within
Devon’s consolidated comprehensive statements of earnings and consolidated statements of cash flows, and the
associated assets and liabilities of EnLink and the General Partner are presented as assets and liabilities held for sale
on the consolidated balance sheets. Additional information can be found in Note 19.
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U.S.
Canada
Total
Year Ended December 31, 2018:
Revenues from external customers (1)
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
Interest expense
Asset impairments
Asset dispositions
Restructuring and transaction costs
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
Income tax expense (benefit)
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations
Property and equipment, net
Total assets (2)
Capital expenditures, including acquisitions
Year Ended December 31, 2017:
Revenues from external customers
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
Interest expense
Asset dispositions
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
Income tax expense
Net earnings from continuing operations
Property and equipment, net
Total assets (3)
Capital expenditures, including acquisitions
Year Ended December 31, 2016:
Revenues from external customers
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
Interest expense
Asset impairments
Asset dispositions
Restructuring and transaction costs
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
Income tax expense (benefit)
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations
Property and equipment, net
Total assets (3)
Capital expenditures, including acquisitions
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
9,674 $
1,328 $
469 $
156 $
(263) $
97 $
1,294 $
294 $
1,000 $
10,026 $
14,853 $
2,294 $
7,326 $
1,149 $
324 $
(218) $
443 $
9 $
434 $
10,274 $
14,254 $
1,821 $
5,722 $
1,178 $
624 $
435 $
(955) $
242 $
(757) $
(8) $
(749) $
10,166 $
13,390 $
2,640 $
1,060 $
330 $
166 $
— $
— $
17 $
(374) $
(138) $
(236) $
3,909 $
4,516 $
282 $
1,552 $
380 $
12 $
1 $
330 $
6 $
324 $
4,310 $
5,498 $
348 $
1,031 $
414 $
100 $
2 $
(541) $
19 $
324 $
149 $
175 $
4,110 $
5,071 $
186 $
10,734
1,658
635
156
(263)
114
920
156
764
13,935
19,369
2,576
8,878
1,529
336
(217)
773
15
758
14,584
19,752
2,169
6,753
1,592
724
437
(1,496)
261
(433)
141
(574)
14,276
18,461
2,826
(1) Revenues from oil, gas and NGL sales and marketing revenues represent revenue from contracts with customers.
(2) Total assets in the table above do not include assets held for sale related to Devon’s non-core assets in the
Permian Basin closed in January 2019, which totaled $197 million.
(3) Total assets in the table above do not include assets held for sale related to Devon’s discontinued operations,
which totaled $10.5 billion and $10.2 billion in 2017 and 2016, respectively.
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The following table presents revenue from contracts with customers that are disaggregated based on the type
of good.
Oil
Gas
NGL
U.S.
Year Ended December 31, 2018
Canada
Total
$
2,957 $
950
956
814 $
—
—
Oil, gas and NGL revenues from contracts
with customers
Oil, gas and NGL derivatives
Upstream revenues
Oil
Gas
NGL
Total marketing revenues from contracts
with customers
4,863
457
5,320
2,745
738
871
4,354
814
151
965
95
—
—
95
3,771
950
956
5,677
608
6,285
2,840
738
871
4,449
Total revenues
$
9,674 $
1,060 $
10,734
23.
Supplemental Information on Oil and Gas Operations (Unaudited)
Supplemental unaudited information regarding Devon’s oil and gas activities is presented in this note. The
information is provided separately by country.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
Costs Incurred
The following tables reflect the costs incurred in oil and gas property acquisition, exploration and
development activities.
Property acquisition costs:
Proved properties
Unproved properties
Exploration costs
Development costs
Costs incurred
Property acquisition costs:
Proved properties
Unproved properties
Exploration costs
Development costs
Costs incurred
Property acquisition costs:
Proved properties
Unproved properties
Exploration costs
Development costs
Costs incurred
Year Ended December 31, 2018
U.S.
Canada
Total
2 $
71
679
1,537
2,289 $
— $
—
85
249
334 $
2
71
764
1,786
2,623
Year Ended December 31, 2017
U.S.
Canada
Total
2 $
50
590
1,036
1,678 $
— $
4
87
225
316 $
2
54
677
1,261
1,994
Year Ended December 31, 2016
U.S.
Canada
Total
237 $
1,356
282
875
2,750 $
— $
2
78
54
134 $
237
1,358
360
929
2,884
$
$
$
$
$
$
Additionally, 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 $41 million, $69 million and $61 million in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
Results of Operations
The following tables include revenues and expenses associated with Devon’s oil and gas producing activities.
They do not include any allocation 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
DD&A and after giving effect to permanent differences.
Oil, gas and NGL sales
Production expenses
Exploration expenses
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
Asset dispositions
Asset impairments
Accretion of asset retirement obligations
Income tax (expense) benefit
Results of operations
Depreciation, depletion and amortization per Boe
Oil, gas and NGL sales
Production expenses
Exploration expenses
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
Asset dispositions
Accretion of asset retirement obligations
Income tax expense
Results of operations
Depreciation, depletion and amortization per Boe
Oil, gas and NGL sales
Production expenses
Exploration expenses
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
Asset dispositions
Asset impairments
Accretion of asset retirement obligations
Income tax expense
Results of operations
Depreciation, depletion and amortization per Boe
Year Ended December 31, 2018
U.S.
Canada
Total
4,863
$
(1,620)
(129)
(1,234)
262
(109)
(35)
(460)
1,538 $
8.08 $
814
$
(605)
(48)
(325)
—
—
(24)
51
(137) $
7.63 $
5,677
(2,225)
(177)
(1,559)
262
(109)
(59)
(409)
1,401
7.98
U.S.
Canada
Total
$
3,746
(1,232)
(346)
(1,050)
211
(38)
—
1,291 $
6.97 $
$
1,404
(591)
(34)
(369)
1
(24)
(104)
283 $
7.73 $
5,150
(1,823)
(380)
(1,419)
212
(62)
(104)
1,574
7.15
Year Ended December 31, 2016
U.S.
Canada
Total
3,198
$
(1,313)
(176)
(1,066)
946
(435)
(49)
—
1,105 $
6.11 $
984
$
(492)
(39)
(380)
1
—
(26)
(13)
35 $
7.75 $
4,182
(1,805)
(215)
(1,446)
947
(435)
(75)
(13)
1,140
6.47
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
Proved Reserves
The following table presents Devon’s estimated proved reserves by product and by country.
Bitumen
NGL
Oil (MMBbls)
(MMBbls)
U.S. Canada Total Canada U.S.
Gas (Bcf)
Canada
Total
(MMBbls)
U.S.
Combined (MMBoe) (1)
U.S.
Canada Total
Proved developed and undeveloped
reserves:
December 31, 2015
Revisions due to prices
Revisions other than price
Extensions and discoveries
Purchase of reserves
Production
Sale of reserves
December 31, 2016
Revisions due to prices
Revisions other than price
Extensions and discoveries
Production
Sale of reserves
December 31, 2017
Revisions due to prices
Revisions other than price
Extensions and discoveries
Production
Sale of reserves
December 31, 2018
Proved developed reserves:
December 31, 2015
December 31, 2016
December 31, 2017
December 31, 2018
Proved developed-producing reserves:
December 31, 2015
December 31, 2016
December 31, 2017
December 31, 2018
Proved undeveloped reserves:
December 31, 2015
December 31, 2016
December 31, 2017
December 31, 2018
8 —
242
(18)
(2)
36
22 264
(2) (20)
3
1
2 38
8
(47)
(8) (55)
(25) — (25)
17 211
194
(1) 11
12
2
6
8
4 94
90
(42)
(7) (49)
(3)
15 272
1 13
2
(8)
5 98
(7) (54)
(7)
16 314
257
12
(10)
93
(47)
(7) —
(3) —
298
(103) —
628
10
280 —
33 —
(510)
(7)
(521) —
13 5,821
520 5,808
(103)
23
638
(19)
280
—
33
—
(517)
(40)
(521)
—
16 5,631
484 5,615
399
1
398
(37)
2
2
(10) —
403
403 —
12
(439)
(6)
(433)
(40)
(9)
(9) —
—
13 5,987
409 5,974
91
(3)
94
10
(167)
(163)
2
(4)
446
446 —
7
(35)
(401)
(4)
(397)
— (1,195) — (1,195)
2 4,761
393 4,759
20 —
428 1,638
(13)
(48)
48 151
42 124
7
544 2,182
21
(27)
(14) 137
2 126
20
(42) (174)
(49) (223)
(45) (157) — (157)
504 2,058
425 1,554
73
(38)
32 111
(7)
(10)
(12)
(5)
16 237
63 221
(48) (198)
(36) (150)
(6)
427 2,152
473 1,725
51
11
40
12
(57)
3
(23)
(60)
11 243
64 232
(39) (153)
(42) (195)
(61) (267) — (267)
410 1,927
426 1,517
(6) —
(1)
203
160
178
198
192
143
165
189
22 225
17 177
15 193
16 214
19 211
13 156
12 177
12 201
219 5,694
190 5,361
200 5,619
187 4,331
13 5,707
16 5,377
13 5,632
2 4,333
411 1,563
387 1,439
410 1,524
359 1,278
243 1,806
210 1,649
218 1,742
204 1,482
219 5,546
190 5,243
197 5,512
187 4,261
13 5,559
16 5,259
13 5,525
2 4,263
393 1,509
370 1,386
397 1,481
349 1,249
240 1,749
207 1,593
212 1,693
199 1,448
39 — 39
34 — 34
79 — 79
100 — 100
301
294
209
206
114 —
254 —
355 —
428 —
114
254
355
428
17
75
38 115
63 201
67 239
301 376
294 409
209 410
206 445
(1) Gas reserves are converted to Boe at the rate of six Mcf per Bbl of oil, based upon the approximate relative
energy content of gas and oil. This rate is not necessarily indicative of the relationship of natural gas and oil
prices. Bitumen and NGL reserves are converted to Boe on a one-to-one basis with oil.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
Proved Undeveloped Reserves
The following table presents the changes in Devon’s total proved undeveloped reserves during 2018
(MMBoe).
Proved undeveloped reserves as of December 31, 2017
Extensions and discoveries
Revisions due to prices
Revisions other than price
Sale of reserves
Conversion to proved developed reserves
Proved undeveloped reserves as of December 31, 2018
U.S.
Canada
Total
201
107
1
(8)
(10)
(52)
239
209
6
6
(15)
—
—
206
410
113
7
(23)
(10)
(52)
445
Total proved undeveloped reserves increased 9% from 2017 to 2018 with the year-end 2018 balance
representing 23% of total proved reserves. Devon’s focus on drilling and development activities in the STACK and
Delaware Basin was the primary driver of the 113 MMBoe in extensions and discoveries. Continued development
primarily in the STACK and Delaware Basin led to the conversion of 52 MMBoe, or 26%, of the 2017 U.S. proved
undeveloped reserves to proved developed reserves. Costs incurred to develop and convert Devon’s proved
undeveloped reserves were approximately $691 million for 2018.
A significant amount of Devon’s proved undeveloped reserves at the end of 2018 related to its Jackfish
operations. At December 31, 2018 and 2017, Devon’s Jackfish proved undeveloped reserves were 206 MMBoe and
209 MMBoe, respectively. Development schedules for the Jackfish reserves are primarily controlled by the need to
keep the processing plants at their 35 MBbl daily facility capacity. Processing plant capacity is controlled by factors
such as total steam processing capacity and steam-oil ratios. Furthermore, development of these projects involves
the up-front construction of steam injection/distribution and bitumen processing facilities. Due to the large up-front
capital investments and large reserves required to provide economic returns, the project conditions meet the specific
circumstances requiring a period greater than five years for conversion to developed reserves. As a result, these
reserves are classified as proved undeveloped for more than five years. Currently, the development schedule for
these reserves extends through 2032. At the end of 2018, approximately 125 MMBoe of proved undeveloped
reserves at Jackfish have remained undeveloped for five years or more since the initial booking. No other projects
have proved undeveloped reserves that have remained undeveloped more than five years from the initial booking of
the reserves. Furthermore, approximately 81 MMBoe of proved undeveloped reserves at Jackfish will require in
excess of five years, from the date of this filing, to develop.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
Price Revisions
Reserves increased 40 MMBoe in the U.S. primarily due to price increases in the trailing 12 month average
for oil, gas and NGLs in 2018. Reserves increased 11 MMBoe in Canada due to a decrease in the trailing 12 month
average price for bitumen in 2018. The decreased price has the effect of decreasing the applicable royalties, which
increases the after-royalty volumes.
Reserves increased 111 MMBoe in the U.S. primarily due to significant price increases in the trailing 12
month average for oil, gas and NGLs in 2017. Reserves decreased 38 MMBoe in Canada due to a significant
increase in the trailing 12 month average price for bitumen in 2017. The increased price has the effect of increasing
the royalties, which decreases the after-royalty volumes.
Reserves decreased 27 MMBoe during 2016 primarily due to lower commodity prices for oil and gas. The
lower bitumen price increased Canadian reserves due to the decline in royalties, which increases Devon’s after-
royalty volumes.
Revisions Other Than Price
Total revisions other than price in 2018 primarily related to Devon’s evaluation of certain oil and dry gas
regions, with the largest revisions being made in the STACK.
Total revisions other than price in 2016 primarily related to Devon’s evaluation of certain dry gas regions and
NGLs, with the largest revisions being made in the Barnett Shale and STACK (Cana-Woodford Shale).
Extensions and Discoveries
2018 – Approximately 72% of the additions were through our focused efforts in the STACK (87 MMBoe) and
–
the Delaware Basin (88 MMBoe). The remaining extensions were added throughout the remainder of Devon’s
portfolio.
The 2018 extensions and discoveries included 21 MMBoe related to additions from Devon’s infill drilling
activities, primarily relating to the STACK.
2017 – Over 80% of the additions were through our focused efforts in the STACK (120 MMBoe) and the
Delaware Basin (79 MMBoe). The remaining extensions were added throughout the remainder of Devon’s portfolio.
–
The 2017 extensions and discoveries included 66 MMBoe related to additions from Devon’s infill drilling
activities primarily related to the STACK.
2016 – Of the 126 MMBoe of extensions and discoveries, 97 MMBoe related to STACK, 18 MMBoe related
–
to the Delaware Basin and 7 MMBoe related to the Eagle Ford.
The 2016 extensions and discoveries included 74 MMBoe related to additions from Devon’s infill drilling
activities primarily related to the STACK.
Purchase of Reserves
2016 – Primarily related to Devon’s acquisition in the STACK play.
–
Sale of Reserves
Related to Devon’s 2018, 2017 and 2016 U.S. non-core asset divestitures as discussed further in Note 2.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
Standardized Measure
The following tables reflect Devon’s standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows from its proved
reserves.
Future cash inflows
Future costs:
Development
Production
Future income tax expense
Future cash inflows
Future costs:
Development
Production
Future income tax expense
Future cash inflows
Future costs:
Development
Production
Future income tax expense
Future net cash flow
10% discount to reflect timing of cash flows
Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows
$
Future net cash flow
10% discount to reflect timing of cash flows
Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows
$
Year Ended December 31, 2018
U.S.
Canada
Total
$
40,183
$
9,146
$
49,329
(3,444)
(18,107)
(2,969)
15,663
(6,897)
8,766 $
(1,558)
(5,445)
—
2,143
(717)
1,426 $
(5,002)
(23,552)
(2,969)
17,806
(7,614)
10,192
Year Ended December 31, 2017
U.S.
Canada
Total
$
34,701
$
13,602
$
48,303
(3,316)
(15,526)
—
15,859
(7,541)
8,318 $
(1,853)
(5,986)
(988)
4,775
(1,756)
3,019 $
(5,169)
(21,512)
(988)
20,634
(9,297)
11,337
Year Ended December 31, 2016
U.S.
Canada
Total
$
22,847
$
9,672
$
32,519
(2,784)
(11,934)
—
8,129
(3,524)
4,605 $
(2,201)
(6,049)
(121)
1,301
(466)
835 $
(4,985)
(17,983)
(121)
9,430
(3,990)
5,440
Future net cash flow
10% discount to reflect timing of cash flows
Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows
$
Future cash inflows, development costs and production costs were computed using the same assumptions for
prices and costs that were used to estimate Devon’s proved oil and gas reserves at the end of each year. For 2018
estimates, Devon’s future realized prices were assumed to be $58.64 per Bbl of oil, $22.12 per Bbl of bitumen,
$2.45 per Mcf of gas and $24.72 per Bbl of NGLs. Of the $5.0 billion of future development costs as of the end of
2018, $1.2 billion, $0.6 billion and $0.3 billion are estimated to be spent in 2019, 2020 and 2021, respectively.
Future development costs include not only development costs but also future asset retirement costs. Included
as part of the $5.0 billion of future development costs are $1.4 billion of future asset retirement costs. The future
income tax expenses have been computed using statutory tax rates, giving effect to allowable tax deductions and tax
credits under current laws.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
The principal changes in Devon’s standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows are as follows:
Beginning balance
Net changes in prices and production costs
Oil, bitumen, gas and NGL sales, net of production costs
Changes in estimated future development costs
Extensions and discoveries, net of future development costs
Purchase of reserves
Sales of reserves in place
Revisions of quantity estimates
Previously estimated development costs incurred during the period
Accretion of discount
Foreign exchange and other
Net change in income taxes
Ending balance
Year Ended December 31,
2018
$ 11,337 $
(243)
(3,452)
(216)
3,139
—
(588)
(414)
962
960
(329)
(964)
2017
5,440 $
5,218
(3,327)
789
2,497
2
(3)
(318)
559
1,034
(7)
(547)
$ 10,192 $ 11,337 $
2016
7,883
(2,027)
(2,377)
112
674
224
(577)
(21)
663
537
72
277
5,440
24.
Supplemental Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)
The following tables present a summary of Devon’s unaudited interim results of operations.
Total revenues
Asset dispositions (1)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes (2)
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations
Net earnings from discontinued operations, net of income
tax expense (3)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Devon
Basic net earnings (loss) per share attributable to Devon
Diluted net earnings (loss) per share attributable to Devon
Total revenues
Asset dispositions (1)
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
Net earnings from continuing operations
Net earnings from discontinued operations, net of income
tax expense
Net earnings attributable to Devon
Basic net earnings per share attributable to Devon
Diluted net earnings per share attributable to Devon
First
Quarter
Second
Quarter
2018
Third
Quarter
Fourth
Quarter
Full Year
2,198 $
(12) $
(245) $
(211) $
58 $
(197) $
(0.38) $
(0.38) $
2,249 $
23 $
(481) $
(474) $
139 $
(425) $
(0.83) $
(0.83) $
2,579 $
(6) $
162 $
300 $
2,263 $
2,537 $
5.17 $
5.14 $
3,708 $
(268) $
1,484 $
1,149 $
— $
1,149 $
2.50 $
2.48 $
10,734
(263)
920
764
2,460
3,064
6.14
6.10
First
Quarter
Second
Quarter
2017
Third
Quarter
Fourth
Quarter
Full Year
2,400 $
(8) $
313 $
308 $
9 $
303 $
0.58 $
0.58 $
2,165 $
(22) $
207 $
212 $
33 $
219 $
0.41 $
0.41 $
1,933 $
(170) $
207 $
194 $
18 $
193 $
0.37 $
0.37 $
2,380 $
(17) $
46 $
44 $
260 $
183 $
0.35 $
0.35 $
8,878
(217)
773
758
320
898
1.71
1.70
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(1)
(2)
(3)
Additional discussion regarding asset dispositions can be found in Note 2.
Includes asset impairments of approximately $150 million in the second quarter of 2018. Additional discussion regarding asset
impairments can be found in Note 5.
Includes a gain on sale associated with the divestment of Devon’s aggregate ownership interests in EnLink and the General Partner of
approximately $2.2 billion (after-tax) in the third quarter of 2018, as discussed in Note 19.
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Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
Not applicable.
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We have established disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to Devon,
including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to the officers who certify Devon’s financial reports and to
other members of senior management and the Board of Directors.
Based on their evaluation, our principal executive and principal financial officers have concluded that our
disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934) were effective as of December 31, 2018 to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by Devon in
the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized
and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms.
Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Our 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, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial
reporting based on the framework in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued in 2013 by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the “2013 COSO Framework”). Based on this evaluation
under the 2013 COSO Framework, which was completed on February 20, 2019, management concluded that its
internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2018.
k
The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2018 has been audited by
KPMG LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm who audited our consolidated financial statements as
of and for the year ended December 31, 2018, as stated in their report, which is included under “Item 8. Financial
Statements and Supplementary Data” of this report.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the fourth quarter of 2018 that has
materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Item 9B. Other Information
Not applicable.
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Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
PART III
The information called for by this Item 10 is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive Proxy
Statement to be filed by Devon pursuant to Regulation 14A of the General Rules and Regulations under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 no later than 120 days following the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018.
Item 11. Executive Compensation
The information called for by this Item 11 is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive Proxy
Statement to be filed by Devon pursuant to Regulation 14A of the General Rules and Regulations under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 no later than 120 days following the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
The information called for by this Item 12 is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive Proxy
Statement to be filed by Devon pursuant to Regulation 14A of the General Rules and Regulations under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 no later than 120 days following the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
The information called for by this Item 13 is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive Proxy
Statement to be filed by Devon pursuant to Regulation 14A of the General Rules and Regulations under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 no later than 120 days following the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018.
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
The information called for by this Item 14 is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive Proxy
Statement to be filed by Devon pursuant to Regulation 14A of the General Rules and Regulations under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 no later than 120 days following the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018.
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PART IV
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
(a) The following documents are included as part of this report:
1. Consolidated Financial Statements
Reference is made to the Index to Consolidated Financial Statements and Consolidated Financial Statement
Schedules appearing at “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” in this report.
2. Consolidated Financial Statement Schedules
All financial statement schedules are omitted as they are inapplicable, or the required information has been
included in the consolidated financial statements or notes thereto.
3. Exhibits
Exhibit No.
2.1
3.1
3.2
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
Description
Purchase Agreement, dated June 7, 2018, by and among Devon Gas Services, L.P. and Southwestern
Gas Pipeline, L.L.C., as sellers, and Enlink Midstream Manager, LLC, Registrant, and GIP III Stetson
I, L.P. and GIP III Stetson II, L.P., as acquirors (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Registrant’s
Form 8-K filed June 7, 2018; File No. 001-32318).
Registrant’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of
Registrant’s Form 10-K filed February 21, 2013; File No. 001-32318).
Registrant’s Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of Registrant’s Form 8-K filed
January 27, 2016; File No. 001-32318).
Indenture, dated as of July 12, 2011, between Registrant and UMB Bank, National Association, as
Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant’s Form 8-K filed July 12, 2011; File No.
001-32318).
Supplemental Indenture No. 1, dated as of July 12, 2011, to Indenture dated as of July 12, 2011,
between Registrant and UMB Bank, National Association, as Trustee, relating to the 4.00% Senior
Notes due 2021 and the 5.60% Senior Notes due 2041 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to
Registrant’s Form 8-K filed July 12, 2011; File No. 001-32318).
Supplemental Indenture No. 2, dated as of May 14, 2012, to Indenture dated as of July 12, 2011,
between Registrant and UMB Bank, National Association, as Trustee, relating to the 3.250% Senior
Notes due 2022 and the 4.750% Senior Notes due 2042 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to
Registrant’s Form 8-K filed May 14, 2012; File No. 001-32318).
Supplemental Indenture No. 4, dated as of June 16, 2015, to Indenture dated as of July 12, 2011,
between Registrant and UMB Bank, National Association, as Trustee, relating to the 5.000% Senior
Notes due 2045 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant’s Form 8-K filed June 16, 2015;
File No. 001-32318).
Supplemental Indenture No. 5, dated as of December 15, 2015, to Indenture dated as of July 12, 2011,
between Registrant and UMB Bank, National Association, as Trustee, relating to the 5.850% Senior
Notes due 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant’s Form 8-K filed December 15,
2015; File No. 001-32318).
Indenture, dated as of March 1, 2002, between Registrant and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust
Company, N.A. (as successor to The Bank of New York), as Trustee (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 4.1 of Registrant’s Form 8-K filed April 9, 2002; File No. 000-30176).
114
Exhibit No.
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.10
4.11
4.12
4.13
4.14
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
Description
Supplemental Indenture No. 1, dated as of March 25, 2002, to Indenture dated as of March 1, 2002,
between Registrant and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, relating to
the 7.95% Senior Debentures due 2032 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Registrant’s Form
8-K filed April 9, 2002; File No. 000-30176).
Supplemental Indenture No. 3, dated as of January 9, 2009, to Indenture dated as of March 1, 2002,
between Registrant and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, relating to
the 6.30% Senior Notes due 2019 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant’s Form 8-K
filed January 9, 2009; File No. 000-32318).
Supplemental Indenture No. 4, dated as of March 22, 2018, to Indenture dated as of March 1, 2002,
between Registrant and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, relating to
the 7.95% Senior Notes due 2032 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant’s Form 8-K
filed March 22, 2018; File No. 000-32318).
Indenture, dated as of October 3, 2001, among Devon Financing Company, L.L.C. (f/k/a Devon
Financing Corporation, U.L.C.), as Issuer, Registrant, as Guarantor, and The Bank of New York Mellon
Trust Company, N.A., originally The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Trustee, relating to the 7.875%
Debentures due 2031 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.7 to Registrant’s Registration Statement
on Form S-4 filed October 31, 2001; File No. 333-68694).
Senior Indenture, dated as of September 1, 1997, between Devon OEI Operating, L.L.C. (as successor
to Seagull Energy Corporation) and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (as successor
to The Bank of New York), as Trustee, and related Specimen of 7.50% Senior Notes due 2027
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to Ocean Energy Inc.’s Form 10-K filed March 23, 1998; File
No. 001-08094).
First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 30, 1999, to Senior Indenture dated as of September 1,
1997, by and among Devon OEI Operating, L.L.C., its Subsidiary Guarantor, and The Bank of New
York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, relating to the 7.50% Senior Notes due 2027
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.10 to Ocean Energy, Inc.’s Form 10-Q filed May 17, 1999; File
No. 001-08094).
Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 9, 2001, to Senior Indenture dated as of September 1,
1997, by and among Devon OEI Operating, L.L.C., its Subsidiary Guarantor, and The Bank of New
York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, relating to the 7.50% Senior Notes due 2027
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.4 to Ocean Energy, Inc.’s Form 8-K filed May 14, 2001; File
No. 033-06444).
Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 31, 2005, to Senior Indenture dated as of
September 1, 1997, by and among Devon OEI Operating, L.L.C., as Issuer, Devon Energy Production
Company, L.P., as Successor Guarantor, and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as
Trustee, relating to the 7.50% Senior Notes due 2027 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.27 of
Registrant’s Form 10-K filed March 3, 2006; File No. 001-32318).
Credit Agreement, dated as of October 5, 2018, among Registrant, as U.S. Borrower, Devon Canada
Corporation, as Canadian Borrower, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Swing Line
Lender and an L/C Issuer, and each Lender and L/C Issuer from time to time party thereto (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Registrant’s Form 8-K filed October 9, 2018; File No. 001-32318).
Devon Energy Corporation 2009 Long-Term Incentive Plan (as amended and restated effective June 6,
2012) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed June 8, 2012; File
No. 001-32318).*
Devon Energy Corporation 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1
to Registrant’s Form S-8 filed June 3, 2015; File No. 333-204666).*
Devon Energy Corporation 2017 Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1
to Registrant’s Form S-8 filed June 7, 2017; File No. 333-218561).*
115
Exhibit No.
10.5
10.6
10.7
10.8
10.9
10.10
10.11
10.12
10.13
10.14
10.15
10.16
10.17
10.18
10.19
Description
2013 Amendment (effective as of March 6, 2013) to the Devon Energy Corporation 2009 Long-Term
Incentive Plan (as amended and restated effective June 6, 2012) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.1 to Registrant’s Form 10-Q filed May 1, 2013; File No. 001-32318).*
Devon Energy Corporation Annual Incentive Compensation Plan (amended and restated effective as of
January 1, 2017) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Form 8-K filed June 12,
2017; File No. 001-32318).*
Devon Energy Corporation Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan (amended and restated
effective as of April 15, 2014) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Form 10-Q
filed August 6, 2014; File No. 001-32318).*
Amendment 2014-2, executed May 9, 2014, to the Devon Energy Corporation Non-Qualified Deferred
Compensation Plan (amended and restated effective April 15, 2014) (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.11 to Registrant’s Form 10-K filed February 20, 2015; File No. 001-32318).*
Amendment 2016-1, executed October 20, 2016, to the Devon Energy Corporation Non-Qualified
Deferred Compensation Plan (amended and restated effective April 15, 2014) (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.13 to Registrant’s Form 10-K filed February 15, 2017; File No. 001-32318).*
Amendment 2018-1, executed August 21, 2018, to the Devon Energy Corporation Non-Qualified
Deferred Compensation Plan (amended and restated effective April 15, 2014).*
Devon Energy Corporation Benefit Restoration Plan (amended and restated effective January 1, 2012)
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to Registrant’s Form 10-K filed February 24, 2012; File No.
001-32318).*
Amendment 2014-1, executed March 7, 2014, to the Devon Energy Corporation Benefit Restoration
Plan (amended and restated effective January 1, 2012) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to
Registrant’s Form 10-Q filed May 9, 2014; File No. 001-32318).*
Amendment 2015-1, executed April 15, 2015, to the Devon Energy Corporation Benefit Restoration
Plan (amended and restated effective January 1, 2012) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to
Registrant’s Form 10-Q filed May 6, 2015; File No. 001-32318).*
Amendment 2016-1, executed October 20, 2016, to the Devon Energy Corporation Benefit Restoration
Plan (amended and restated effective January 1, 2012) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to
Registrant’s Form 10-K filed February 15, 2017; File No. 001-32318).*
Devon Energy Corporation Defined Contribution Restoration Plan (amended and restated effective
January 1, 2012) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to Registrant’s Form 10-K filed February
24, 2012; File No. 001-32318).*
Amendment 2014-1, executed March 7, 2014, to the Devon Energy Corporation Defined Contribution
Restoration Plan (amended and restated effective January 1, 2012) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.7 to Registrant’s Form 10-Q filed May 9, 2014; File No. 001-32318).*
Amendment 2016-1, executed October 20, 2016, to the Devon Energy Corporation Defined
Contribution Restoration Plan (amended and restated effective January 1, 2012) (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.20 to Registrant’s Form 10-K filed February 15, 2017; File No. 001-32318).*
Amendment 2018-1, executed August 21, 2018, to the Devon Energy Corporation Defined
Contribution Restoration Plan (amended and restated effective January 1, 2012).*
Devon Energy Corporation Supplemental Contribution Plan (amended and restated effective January 1,
2012) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to Registrant’s Form 10-K filed February 24, 2012;
File No. 001-32318).*
116
Exhibit No.
10.20
10.21
10.22
10.23
10.24
10.25
10.26
10.27
Description
Amendment 2014-1, executed March 7, 2014, to the Devon Energy Corporation Supplemental
Contribution Plan (amended and restated effective January 1, 2012) (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.8 to Registrant’s Form 10-Q filed May 9, 2014; File No. 001-32318).*
Amendment 2016-1, executed October 20, 2016, to the Devon Energy Corporation Supplemental
Contribution Plan (amended and restated effective January 1, 2012) (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.23 to Registrant’s Form 10-K filed February 15, 2017; File No. 001-32318).*
Devon Energy Corporation Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (amended and restated effective
January 1, 2012) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to Registrant’s Form 10-K filed February
24, 2012; File No. 001-32318).*
Amendment 2016-1, executed October 20, 2016, to the Devon Energy Corporation Supplemental
Executive Retirement Plan (amended and restated effective January 1, 2012) (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.25 to Registrant’s Form 10-K filed February 15, 2017; File No. 001-32318).*
Devon Energy Corporation Supplemental Retirement Income Plan (amended and restated effective
January 1, 2012) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to Registrant’s Form 10-K filed February
24, 2012; File No. 001-32318).*
Amendment 2014-1, executed March 7, 2014, to the Devon Energy Corporation Supplemental
Retirement Income Plan (amended and restated effective January 1, 2012) (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.9 to Registrant’s Form 10-Q filed May 9, 2014; File No. 001-32318).*
Amendment 2016-1, executed October 20, 2016, to the Devon Energy Corporation Supplemental
Retirement Income Plan (amended and restated effective January 1, 2012) (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.28 to Registrant’s Form 10-K filed February 15, 2017; File No. 001-32318).*
Devon Energy Corporation Incentive Savings Plan (amended and restated effective January 1, 2018)
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.28 to Registrant’s Form 10-K filed February 21, 2018; File No.
001-32318).*
10.28 Amendment 2018-1, executed December 14, 2018, to the Devon Energy Corporation Incentive Savings
Plan (amended and restated effective January 1, 2018).*
10.29
10.30
10.31
10.32
10.33
10.34
Amended and Restated Form of Employment Agreement between Registrant and certain executive
officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to Registrant’s Form 10-K filed February 27, 2009;
File No. 001-32318).*
Form of Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between Registrant
and certain executive officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Form 8-K filed
April 25, 2011; File No. 001-32318).*
Form of Employment Agreement between Registrant and certain executive officers (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.22 to Registrant’s Form 10-K filed February 28, 2014; File No. 001-32318).*
Employment Agreement, dated April 19, 2017, by and between Registrant and Mr. Jeffrey L. Ritenour
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Form 8-K, filed on April 20, 2017; File No.
001-32318).*
Form of Notice of Grant of Performance Restricted Stock Award and Award Agreement under the 2009
Long-Term Incentive Plan (as amended and restated June 6, 2012) between Registrant and executive
officers for performance based restricted stock awarded (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to
Registrant’s Form 10-K filed February 20, 2015; File No. 001-32318).*
Form of Notice of Grant of Performance Restricted Stock Award and Award Agreement under the 2015
Long-Term Incentive Plan between Registrant and David A. Hager for performance based restricted
stock awarded (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Form 10-Q filed November 4,
2015; File No. 001-32318).*
117
Exhibit No.
10.35
10.36
10.37
10.38
10.39
10.40
10.41
10.42
10.43
10.44
10.45
10.46
Description
Form of Notice of Grant of Performance Restricted Stock Award and Award Agreement under the 2015
Long-Term Incentive Plan between Registrant and executive officers for performance based restricted
stock awarded (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant’s Form 10-Q filed May 4, 2016;
File No. 001-32318).*
2017 Form of Notice of Grant of Performance Restricted Stock Award and Award Agreement under the
2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan between Registrant and executive officers for performance based
restricted stock awarded (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Form 10-Q filed
May 3, 2017; File No. 001-32318).*
2018 Form of Notice of Grant of Restricted Stock Award and Award Agreement under the 2017 Long-
Term Incentive Plan between Registrant and executive officers for restricted stock awarded
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Form 10-Q filed on May 2, 2018; File No.
001-32318).*
Form of Notice of Grant of Performance Share Unit Award and Award Agreement under the 2015
Long-Term Incentive Plan between Registrant and executive officers for performance based restricted
share units awarded (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant’s Form 10-Q filed May 4,
2016; File No. 001-32318).*
2017 Form of Notice of Grant of Performance Share Unit Award and Award Agreement under the 2015
Long-Term Incentive Plan between Registrant and executive officers for performance based restricted
share units awarded (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant’s Form 10-Q filed May 3,
2017; File No. 001-32318).*
2018 Form of Notice of Grant of Performance Share Unit Award and Award Agreement under the 2017
Long-Term Incentive Plan between Registrant and executive officers for performance based restricted
share units awarded (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant’s Form 10-Q filed May 2,
2018; File No. 001-32318).*
Form of Notice of Grant of Incentive Stock Options and Award Agreement under the 2009 Long-Term
Incentive Plan between Registrant and certain employees and executive officers for incentive stock
options granted (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to Registrant’s Form 10-K filed February
25, 2011; File No. 001-32318).*
Form of Notice of Grant of Nonqualified Stock Options and Award Agreement under the 2009 Long-
Term Incentive Plan between Registrant and certain employees and executive officers for nonqualified
stock options granted (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to Registrant’s Form 10-K filed
February 25, 2011; File No. 001-32318).*
2018 Form of Notice of Grant of Restricted Stock Award and Award Agreement under the 2017 Long-
Term Incentive Plan between Registrant and all non-management directors for restricted stock awarded
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Form 10-Q filed May 2, 2018; File No. 001-
32318).*
Form of Letter Agreement amending the restricted stock award agreements and nonqualified stock
option agreements under the 2009 Long-Term Incentive Plan and the 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan
between Registrant and John Richels (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to Registrant’s Form
10-K filed February 25, 2011; File No. 001-32318).*
Form of Amendment to Incentive Stock Option Award Agreements between Registrant and post-
retirement eligible executives relating to incentive stock options under the 2009 Long-Term Incentive
Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to Registrant’s Form 10-K filed February 21, 2013;
File No. 001-32318).*
Amendment to Performance Restricted Stock Award Agreement dated effective September 16, 2015,
between Registrant and John Richels to Performance Restricted Stock Award Agreement dated
February 10, 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.44 to Registrant’s Form 10-K filed
February 17, 2016; File No. 001-32318).*
118
Exhibit No.
Description
21
23.1
23.2
23.3
31.1
31.2
32.1
32.2
99.1
99.2
List of Subsidiaries.
Consent of KPMG LLP.
Consent of LaRoche Petroleum Consultants, Ltd.
Consent of Deloitte LLP.
Certification of principal executive officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Certification of principal financial officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Certification of principal executive officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Certification of principal financial officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Report of LaRoche Petroleum Consultants, Ltd.
Report of Deloitte LLP.
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*
Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
Item 16. Form 10-K Summary
Not applicable.
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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has
duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
SIGNATURES
DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION
By:
/s/ JEFFREY L. RITENOUR
Jeffrey L. Ritenour
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
February 20, 2019
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the
following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
/s/ DAVID A. HAGER
David A. Hager
/s/ JEFFREY L. RITENOUR
Jeffrey L. Ritenour
/s/ JEREMY D. HUMPHERS
Jeremy D. Humphers
/s/ JOHN RICHELS
John Richels
/s/ DUANE C. RADTKE
Duane C. Radtke
/s/ BARBARA M. BAUMANN
Barbara M. Baumann
/s/ JOHN E. BETHANCOURT
John E. Bethancourt
/s/ ROBERT H. HENRY
Robert H. Henry
/s/ MICHAEL M. KANOVSKY
Michael M. Kanovsky
/s/ JOHN KRENICKI JR.
John Krenicki Jr.
/s/ ROBERT A. MOSBACHER, JR.
Robert A. Mosbacher, Jr.
/s/ MARY P. RICCIARDELLO
Mary P. Ricciardello
President, Chief Executive Officer and
Director (Principal executive officer)
February 20, 2019
Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal financial officer)
Senior Vice President
and Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal accounting officer)
February 20, 2019
February 20, 2019
Chairman of the Board
February 20, 2019
Vice Chairman of the Board
February 20, 2019
February 20, 2019
February 20, 2019
February 20, 2019
February 20, 2019
February 20, 2019
February 20, 2019
February 20, 2019
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
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