Cash Flow Statement
Quarterly Data
The cash flow statement provides information about a company cash receipts and cash payments during an accounting period, showing how these cash flows link the ending cash balance to the beginning balance shown on the company balance sheet.
The cash flow statement consists of three parts: cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities, cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities, and cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities.
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2012-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2012-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2012-03-31).
The financial data over the examined periods reveals several notable trends and fluctuations across various categories.
- Net Income (Loss)
- The net income figures exhibit significant volatility, with positive values concentrated largely in 2012 and early 2013, followed by intermittent losses and gains. Notably, there are pronounced losses reported from late 2013 through 2017, with the lowest point occurring in the early quarters of 2015. Despite occasional recoveries, the overall pattern indicates financial challenges during the latter periods.
- Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization
- This expense remained relatively consistent, generally ranging between 900 and 1250 million US dollars per quarter. The amounts peaked slightly in 2014 and early 2015, then showed a mild declining trend through 2016, signaling steady asset consumption and capital expenditure realization consistent with industry norms.
- Deferred Income Taxes
- The deferred income taxes fluctuate considerably, with sizeable positive and negative adjustments. Starting with moderate positive values in 2012 and early 2013, sharp negative entries appear in late 2013 and throughout 2015, indicating potential tax asset adjustments or valuation allowances during those periods.
- Dry Hole Expense and Impairments of Unproved Properties
- This category features considerable spikes at irregular intervals, with unusually high expenses in quarters like the second quarter of 2012 and the first quarter of 2015. These expenses suggest episodic exploration write-offs or impairments impacting profitability.
- Impairments
- Impairments have notable sharp elevations primarily in 2014 and 2015, with a peak in early 2015 consistent with the overall challenging environment evident in other line items. This points to significant write-downs on assets during this period, likely reflecting declining asset values or strategic revaluation.
- Gains and Losses on Divestitures
- The gains and losses from asset sales show marked variability, with large positive values in late 2013 and early 2014, especially the substantial gain in the first quarter of 2014. This suggests strategic divestments generating material cash inflows that may have temporarily supported liquidity.
- Derivatives, Net (Total Gains and Losses and Operating Portion)
- Derivative-related activity reflects notable volatility, with alternating gains and losses. The total gains/losses vary widely quarter-to-quarter without a consistent trend, indicating potentially significant exposure to commodity price fluctuations or hedging activities. Operating cash settlements related to derivatives generally align with these fluctuations.
- Changes in Working Capital (Accounts Receivable and Payable, and Other Items)
- Accounts receivable changes generally oscillate, with several quarters showing decreases implying collections, balanced by periods of increased receivables. Payables and other current liabilities also show irregular patterns, sometimes decreasing and other times increasing substantially, indicative of fluctuating payment cycles and operational adjustments. Overall, asset and liability changes are volatile, contributing to cash flow variability.
- Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
- Operating cash flow remains positive for most quarters but declines sharply towards the end of 2014 and 2015, reflecting operational pressures and impairments seen in other metrics. The lowest values occur during the negative net income quarters, consistent with broader profitability challenges.
- Capital Expenditures and Divestitures
- Additions to properties and equipment indicate a generally decreasing trend from 2012 through 2017, suggesting reduced capital spending over time. Divestitures spike significantly in early 2014 and again towards 2017, indicating periods of asset sales likely aimed at generating liquidity or restructuring the asset base.
- Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
- Investing activity cash flows show fluctuations, including strong outflows associated with capital expenditures tempered occasionally by inflows from divestitures. Some quarters show positive net investing cash flow, notably in early 2014 and 2017, driven by large divestitures.
- Financing Activities
- Financing cash flows also demonstrate variability with several quarters showing notable borrowings offset by debt repayments. Borrowing activity peaks in early 2014 and mid-2016 to early 2017, likely financing strategic initiatives or offsetting operational cash shortfalls. Debt repayments remain consistent, with large repayments in some quarters of 2014 and 2015. Share repurchases and dividend payments persist throughout most periods but at relatively moderate levels compared to other cash flows.
- Net Cash Increase/Decrease
- Overall cash levels reflect the combined impact of operating, investing, and financing activities, with large increases in cash notably in early 2014 and 2017. Conversely, significant decreases appear in 2015 and late 2016, consistent with periods of negative income and heavy impairments, illustrating fluctuating liquidity conditions.