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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 6, 2020
MURPHY OIL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
 
1-8590
 
71-0361522
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
300 Peach Street, P.O. Box 7000
 
 
El Dorado,
Arkansas
71730-7000
 
 
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
 
 
(870)
862-6411
 
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
 
 
Not applicable
 
 
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
 

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 Title of each class
Trading Symbol
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $1.00 Par Value
MUR
New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).                                             Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.                                               
    





Item 2.02.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition
The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02, “Results of Operations and Financial Condition.”
On May 6, 2020 Murphy Oil Corporation issued a news release announcing its financial and operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2020.    The full text of this news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits





Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
MURPHY OIL CORPORATION
Date: May 6, 2020

 
 
By:
/s/ Christopher D. Hulse
 

Christopher D. Hulse
 

Vice President and Controller





Exhibit Index
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101. SCH
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101. DEF
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MUR-2020.Q1-EX99.1
EXHIBIT 99.1

MURPHY OIL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2020
OPERATING AND FINANCIAL RESULTS

EL DORADO, Arkansas, May 6, 2020 - Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE: MUR) today announced its financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020, including a net loss attributable to Murphy of $416 million, or $2.71 net loss per diluted share. Adjusted net loss, which excludes discontinued operations and other one-off items, was $46 million, or $0.30 per diluted share.
Unless otherwise noted, the financial and operating highlights and metrics discussed in this commentary exclude noncontrolling interest. 1 
Significant items include:
Delivered first quarter production of 186 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (MBOEPD), comprised of more than 110 thousand barrels of oil per day (MBOPD) and 66 percent liquids
Received $42 million of cash crude oil hedge settlements for the quarter and recorded a $358 million non-cash mark-to-market gain on crude oil contracts
Reduced cash flow volatility by entering into additional crude oil hedges of 20 MBOPD for May and June 2020 at an average price of $26.45 per barrel. Overall for full year 2020, Murphy will have an average of 48 MBOPD hedged at an average price of $54.35 per barrel
Recorded $968 million non-cash impairment charge due to low commodity prices in first quarter 2020
Lowered planned capital expenditures further to a midpoint of $740 million, representing approximately a 50 percent reduction from the original 2020 capital budget
Announced the closure of corporate headquarters in El Dorado, Arkansas and office in Calgary, Alberta
Targeted $30 to $40 million reduction in operating expenses and approximately $50 million in cash G&A and related expenses in 2020
Decreased quarterly dividend by 50 percent to $0.50 per share annualized



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FIRST QUARTER 2020 FINANCIAL RESULTS
The company recorded a net loss, attributable to Murphy, of $416 million, or $2.71 net loss per diluted share, for the first quarter 2020. Adjusted net loss, which excludes both the results of discontinued operations and certain other items that affect comparability of results between periods, was $46 million, or $0.30 per diluted share for the same period. The adjusted loss from continuing operations excludes the following after-tax items: a $693 million non-cash impairment of certain Gulf of Mexico and other foreign properties, a $283 million mark-to-market non-cash gain on crude oil derivatives and a $47 million mark-to-market non-cash gain on liabilities associated with future contingent consideration. Details for first quarter results can be found in the attached schedules.
Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) from continuing operations attributable to Murphy was $287 million, or nearly $17 per barrel of oil equivalent (BOE) sold. Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortization and exploration expenses (EBITDAX) from continuing operations attributable to Murphy was $307 million, or nearly $18 per BOE sold. Details for first quarter adjusted EBITDA and EBITDAX reconciliations can be found in the attached schedules.
First quarter production averaged 186 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (MBOEPD) with 59 percent oil and 66 percent liquids. Details for first quarter production can be found in the attached schedules.
PROTECTING THE COMPANY’S STRONG FINANCIAL POSITION
At the end of first quarter 2020, Murphy had outstanding debt of $2.8 billion in long-term, fixed-rate notes and $170 million drawn under its $1.6 billion senior unsecured credit facility. The fixed-rate notes had a weighted average maturity of 7.5 years and a weighted average coupon of 5.8 percent.
As of March 31, 2020, Murphy had approximately $1.8 billion of liquidity, comprised of $1.4 billion undrawn under the $1.6 billion senior unsecured credit facility and approximately $408 million of cash and cash equivalents.
“We remain focused on protecting our balance sheet and liquidity through this unstable market while maintaining future flexibility through our long-dated debt maturity profile, with the first tranche not due until mid-2022,” said Roger W. Jenkins, President and Chief Executive Officer.


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COMMODITY HEDGE POSITIONS MITIGATE CASH FLOW VOLATILITY
The company employs derivative commodity instruments to manage certain risks associated with commodity price volatility and underpin capital spending associated with certain assets. For full year 2020, Murphy will have an average of 48 thousand barrels of oil per day (MBOPD) hedged at an average price of $54.35 per barrel. Since fourth quarter 2019, Murphy has executed additional WTI fixed price swaps to hedge an additional 20 MBOPD for May and June 2020 at an average price of $26.45 per barrel, resulting in a total 65 MBOPD of volumes hedged for the months of May and June 2020 at an average price of $47.20 per barrel. For the month of April 2020, as well as July through December 2020, the company has 45 MBOPD of volumes hedged at an average price of $56.42 per barrel.
Additionally, subsequent to quarter end, Murphy entered into fixed price forward sales contracts for the delivery of 25 million cubic feet per day (MMCFD) at the AECO hub in Canada at an average price of C$2.62 per thousand cubic feet (MCF) for calendar year 2021.
Details for the current hedge positions can be found in the attached schedules.
REDUCING CAPTIAL EXPENDITURES AND IMPROVING COST STRUCTURE
As previously announced, in response to challenging macroeconomic conditions, the severe decline in commodity prices and reduced demand for crude oil and natural gas, Murphy lowered its 2020 planned capital expenditures to a midpoint of $780 million. Since April 1, the company has revised its budget a further $40 million down to a midpoint of $740 million, representing an approximate 50 percent decrease from the original capital guidance midpoint. For first quarter 2020, Murphy spent a total of $365 million, or approximately half of the company’s new 2020 budget, consisting of $345 million for CAPEX, excluding King’s Quay, and $20 million for exploration. Note that CAPEX guidance ranges exclude Gulf of Mexico noncontrolling interest (NCI).
In addition to lowering capital expenditures, the company continues to prudently and dynamically manage all expenses. Currently, Murphy is focusing on improving its operating cost structure and cash position, and is targeting $30 million to $40 million in reductions across operating expenses, along with approximately $50 million in lower cash G&A and related expenses in 2020. This includes the previously announced closing of two offices and meaningful executive salary and board compensation reductions. Further, we announced in April a 50 percent dividend reduction to $0.50 per share on an annualized basis.


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REGIONAL OPERATIONS SUMMARY
North American Onshore
The North American onshore business produced approximately 95 MBOEPD in the first quarter.
Eagle Ford Shale - Production averaged 42 MBOEPD with 74 percent oil volumes in the first quarter. Murphy executed its first quarter wells as planned and brought online 10 Catarina wells and four Karnes wells with an average drilling and completion cost of $4.8 million per well. The company also participated in drilling 32 non-operated Karnes wells, with five completions planned for second quarter 2020 and the remainder deferred until 2021.
Tupper Montney - Natural gas production averaged 246 MMCFD for the quarter. For the first quarter, the company drilled four of the five planned wells, with all well completions delayed until 2021.
Kaybob Duvernay - First quarter production averaged 10 MBOEPD. Murphy brought online 11 wells during the quarter with strong gross 30-day initial production (IP30) rates averaging above 900 barrels of oil equivalent per day (BOEPD) and average liquids content of more than 80 percent. Drilling and completions costs continue to decrease, with the best well year-to-date at less than $6 million. With first quarter activity, the capital carry obligation with its partner is now complete.
Placid Montney - Produced 2 MBOEPD in the first quarter through Murphy’s non-operated position. As planned, four wells were brought online in the quarter.
Global Offshore
The offshore business produced 91 MBOEPD for the first quarter, comprised of 79 percent oil. This excludes production from discontinued operations and noncontrolling interest. Gulf of Mexico production in the quarter averaged 86 MBOEPD, consisting of 78 percent oil. Canada offshore production averaged 5 MBOEPD, comprised of 100 percent oil.
Gulf of Mexico - The A4 (Green Canyon 338) well is the first in the Front Runner rig program and came online in the first quarter. Murphy is evaluating near-field exploitation opportunities, as it encountered more than 250 feet of net pay in the well. The well has outperformed expectations with a gross peak rate of approximately 7 MBOEPD. Also during the quarter, Murphy completed the Neidermeyer Field (Mississippi Canyon 209) subsea repair.

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Construction of the King’s Quay floating production system (FPS) continues to progress. Transaction documentation with ArcLight Capital Partners, LLC and other parties is moving forward, and Murphy expects to close the transaction in second quarter 2020.
Canada Offshore - As previously announced, non-operated Terra Nova is expected to remain offline for the year.
Southeast Asia - Brunei production was approximately 340 BOEPD for the quarter. These assets are classified as “held for sale” for financial reporting purposes.
EXPLORATION
Gulf of Mexico - Murphy is on track to spud the Mt. Ouray well (Green Canyon 767) in second quarter 2020 at an expected net cost of approximately $7 million. EnVen Energy Ventures, LLC as operator and a managed entity of Ridgewood Energy Company each hold 40 percent working interest, with Murphy owning the remaining 20 percent.
2020 PRODUCTION AND CAPITAL EXPENDITURE OUTLOOK
For the month of April 2020, production averaged approximately 179 MBOEPD, while approximately 7 MBOEPD was not produced due to curtailments and shut-ins primarily onshore. The company anticipates approximately 40 MBOEPD of production shut-ins and curtailments for the month of May, with the majority planned from offshore wells. These decisions are made each month based on current pricing, and therefore June production curtailments are unknown at this time. Given current market volatility and the potential for additional curtailments in the coming months, the company cannot accurately guide production for the full second quarter. Additionally, the company’s previous full year 2020 guidance should no longer be relied upon.
“Given the current industry turmoil, including shut-ins and curtailments across the sector, it is difficult to accurately forecast production volumes. However, if we assume NYMEX strip oil prices occur, we are confident that the combination of the King’s Quay transaction proceeds, hedge realizations, and lower CAPEX, operating and G&A costs will allow us to exit 2020 with a strong liquidity position. This enables us to methodically continue our cost reduction plans over the course of this year and next, so that we are better positioned to weather a possible long-term low commodity price environment,” commented Jenkins.



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The table below illustrates the capital allocation by area.
2020 Revised $740 Million Capital Expenditure Guidance
Area
Percent of Total CAPEX
US Onshore
27
Gulf of Mexico
43
Canada Onshore
16
Exploration
8
Canada Offshore
3
Other
3

Approximately $70 million is remaining after first quarter 2020 for Eagle Ford Shale spending to bring online 11 operated and five non-operated wells. For the second quarter through fourth quarter 2020, less than $20 million of spending remains for Canada onshore to bring five operated wells and six non-operated wells online.
2020 Revised Onshore Wells Online
 
1Q 2020
2Q 2020
3Q 2020
4Q 2020
2020 Total
Eagle Ford Shale
14
11
0
0
25
Kaybob Duvernay
11
5
0
0
16
Tupper Montney
0
0
0
0
0
Non-Op Eagle Ford Shale
0
5
0
0
5
Non-Op Placid Montney
4
6
0
0
10
Note: Non-operated wells are shown gross. Eagle Ford Shale non-operated working interest averages seven percent.
Murphy has reduced its capital allocation to approximately $335 million for its offshore assets, with 94 percent planned for the Gulf of Mexico and the remaining six percent for Canada offshore. Revisions from the original plan include adjusting the three-well rig program at Front Runner to two wells with the third well deferred to a later date, no longer drilling or completing certain operated wells and non-operated projects, and shifting timing of other plans. Expenditures for the St. Malo waterflood and the Khaleesi / Mormont and Samurai projects are still planned for 2020. Canada offshore spending remains budgeted for development drilling.
Murphy has adjusted its 2020 exploration plans to a one-well non-operated program, deferring the two exploration wells in offshore Mexico to 2021. The revised budget is approximately $60 million, with $40 million remaining for 2020. Other capital of approximately $25 million supports corporate activities and Eastern Hemisphere field development expenditures.

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RESPONSE TO COVID-19
The effects of COVID-19 have been dramatic and vast, impacting everything from the overall economy and global oil demand to personal interactions. Murphy is grateful to all the healthcare workers, first responders and volunteers fighting the virus on the front lines, and to its field employees and contractors who continue to operate safely.
Murphy quickly recognized the growing concern of COVID-19 overseas and initiated its Incident Management Team in the first quarter 2020. The team began monitoring the situation and establishing a strategy for the safety and wellbeing of its worldwide employees, while various departments collaborated in preparation for a possibly prolonged work-at-home scenario. In conjunction with government officials and health organizations advising citizens to stay at home in North America, the executive-level Crisis Management Team was activated, and all Murphy office employees began working remotely. Concurrently, the company implemented additional protocols across its field operations to ensure the safety of employees, contractors and the communities in which it works.
“We’re continually focused on the safety and health of our employees, partners and the communities in which we work, in addition to maintaining safe operations while ensuring business continuity. With gratitude, I would like to commend everyone for being flexible, supporting each other and showing resilience during this challenging time. Thank you as well to our incident and crisis teams for their outstanding planning and execution that has kept our employees and contractors safe, and to other internal groups for ensuring a smooth and stable transition for office employees to work remotely,” said Jenkins.
CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST SCHEDULED FOR MAY 7, 2020
Murphy will host a conference call to discuss first quarter 2020 financial and operating results on Thursday, May 7, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. EDT. The call can be accessed either via the Internet through the Investor Relations section of Murphy Oil’s website at http://ir.murphyoilcorp.com or via the telephone by dialing toll free 1-888-886-7786, reservation number 21823514.






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FINANCIAL DATA
Summary financial data and operating statistics for first quarter 2020, with comparisons to the same period from the previous year, are contained in the following schedules. Additionally, a schedule indicating the impacts of items affecting comparability of results between periods, a reconciliation of EBITDA and EBITDAX between periods, as well as guidance for the second quarter 2020, are also included.
1With the close of the previously announced Gulf of Mexico transaction in the fourth quarter 2018, and in accordance with GAAP, Murphy reports the 100 percent interest, including a 20 percent noncontrolling interest (NCI), in its subsidiary, MP Gulf of Mexico, LLC (MP GOM). The GAAP financials will include the NCI portion of revenue, costs, assets and liabilities and cash flows. Unless otherwise noted, the financial and operating highlights and metrics discussed in this news release, but not the accompanying schedules, will include the NCI, thereby representing only the amounts attributable to Murphy.
ABOUT MURPHY OIL CORPORATION
As an independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company, Murphy Oil Corporation believes in providing energy that empowers people by doing right always, staying with it and thinking beyond possible. It challenges the norm, taps into its strong legacy and uses its foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions. Murphy sees a future where it is an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond. Additional information can be found on the company’s website at www.murphyoilcorp.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are generally identified through the inclusion of words such as “aim”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “drive”, “estimate”, “expect”, “expressed confidence”, “forecast”, “future”, “goal”, “guidance”, “intend”, “may”, “objective”, “outlook”, “plan”, “position”, “potential”, “project”, “seek”, “should”, “strategy”, “target”, “will” or variations of such words and other similar expressions. These statements, which express management’s current views concerning future events or results, are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause one or more of these future events or results not to occur as implied by any forward-looking statement include, but are not limited to: macro conditions in the oil and gas industry, including supply/demand levels, actions taken by major oil exporters and the resulting impacts on commodity prices; increased volatility or deterioration in the success rate

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of our exploration programs or in our ability to maintain production rates and replace reserves; reduced customer demand for our products due to environmental, regulatory, technological or other reasons; adverse foreign exchange movements; political and regulatory instability in the markets where we do business; the impact on our operations or market of health pandemics such as COVID-19 and related government responses; other natural hazards impacting our operations or markets; any other deterioration in our business, markets or prospects; any failure to obtain necessary regulatory approvals; any inability to service or refinance our outstanding debt or to access debt markets at acceptable prices; or adverse developments in the U.S. or global capital markets, credit markets or economies in general. For further discussion of factors that could cause one or more of these future events or results not to occur as implied by any forward-looking statement, see “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and any subsequent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or Current Report on Form 8-K that we file, available from the SEC’s website and from Murphy Oil Corporation’s website at http://ir.murphyoilcorp.com. Murphy Oil Corporation undertakes no duty to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
This news release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures that management believes are useful tools for internal use and the investment community in evaluating Murphy Oil Corporation’s overall financial performance. These non-GAAP financial measures are broadly used to value and compare companies in the crude oil and natural gas industry. Not all companies define these measures in the same way. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures are not a substitute for financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP and should therefore be considered only as supplemental to such GAAP financial measures. Please see the attached schedules for reconciliations of the differences between the non-GAAP financial measures used in this news release and the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.
Investor Contacts:
Kelly Whitley, kelly_whitley@murphyoilcorp.com, 281-675-9107
Bryan Arciero, bryan_arciero@murphyoilcorp.com, 281-675-9339
Megan Larson, megan_larson@murphyoilcorp.com, 281-675-9470


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MURPHY OIL CORPORATION
SUMMARIZED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)

 
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(Thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)
 
2020
 
2019
Revenues and other income
 
 
 
 
Revenue from sales to customers
 
600,558

 
629,354

Gain on crude contracts
 
400,672

 

Gain on sale of assets and other income
 
2,498

 
1,192

Total revenues and other income
 
1,003,728

 
630,546

Costs and expenses
 
 
 
 
Lease operating expenses
 
209,148

 
131,696

Severance and ad valorem taxes
 
9,422

 
10,097

Transportation, gathering and processing
 
44,367

 
39,542

Exploration expenses, including undeveloped lease amortization
 
20,126

 
32,538

Selling and general expenses
 
36,772

 
63,360

Depreciation, depletion and amortization
 
306,102

 
229,406

Accretion of asset retirement obligations
 
9,966

 
9,340

Impairment of assets
 
967,530

 

Other (benefit) expense
 
(45,188
)
 
30,005

Total costs and expenses
 
1,558,245

 
545,984

Operating (loss) income from continuing operations
 
(554,517
)
 
84,562

Other income (loss)
 
 
 
 
Interest and other income (loss)
 
241

 
(4,748
)
Interest expense, net
 
(41,097
)
 
(46,069
)
Total other loss
 
(40,856
)
 
(50,817
)
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes
 
(595,373
)
 
33,745

Income tax (benefit) expense
 
(91,533
)
 
10,822

(Loss) income from continuing operations
 
(503,840
)
 
22,923

(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
 
(4,862
)
 
49,846

Net (loss) income including noncontrolling interest
 
(508,702
)
 
72,769

Less: Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
(92,598
)
 
32,587

NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO MURPHY
 
(416,104
)
 
40,182

 
 
 
 
 
(LOSS) INCOME PER COMMON SHARE – BASIC
 
 
 
 
Continuing operations
 
(2.68
)
 
(0.06
)
Discontinued operations
 
(0.03
)
 
0.29

Net (loss) income
 
(2.71
)
 
0.23

 
 
 
 
 
(LOSS) INCOME PER COMMON SHARE – DILUTED
 
 
 
 
Continuing operations
 
(2.68
)
 
(0.06
)
Discontinued operations
 
(0.03
)
 
0.29

Net (loss) income
 
(2.71
)
 
0.23

Cash dividends per Common share
 
0.25

 
0.25

Average Common shares outstanding (thousands)
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
153,313

 
173,341

Diluted
 
153,313

 
174,491



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MURPHY OIL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(Thousands of dollars)
 
2020
 
2019
Operating Activities
 
 
 
 
Net (loss) income including noncontrolling interest
 
(508,702
)
 
72,769

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by continuing operations activities:
 
 
 
 
Loss (income) from discontinued operations
 
4,862

 
(49,846
)
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
 
306,102

 
229,406

Previously suspended exploration costs
 
97

 
13,251

Amortization of undeveloped leases
 
7,478

 
8,045

Accretion of asset retirement obligations
 
9,966

 
9,340

Impairment of assets
 
967,530

 

Deferred income tax (benefit) charge
 
(81,373
)
 
15,589

Mark to market (gain) loss on contingent consideration
 
(59,151
)
 
13,530

Mark to market (gain) loss of crude contracts
 
(358,302
)
 

Long-term non-cash compensation
 
9,805

 
22,388

Net decrease (increase) in noncash operating working capital
 
107,827

 
(98,505
)
Other operating activities, net
 
(13,482
)
 
(18,770
)
Net cash provided by continuing operations activities
 
392,657

 
217,197

Investing Activities
 
 
 
 
Property additions and dry hole costs
 
(354,834
)
 
(270,338
)
Property additions for King's Quay FPS
 
(21,296
)
 

Net cash required by investing activities
 
(376,130
)
 
(270,338
)
Financing Activities
 
 
 
 
Borrowings on revolving credit facility
 
170,000

 

Debt issuance, net of cost
 
(613
)
 

Early retirement of debt
 
(3,570
)
 

Capital lease obligation payments
 
(168
)
 
(160
)
Withholding tax on stock-based incentive awards
 
(7,094
)
 
(6,991
)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
 
(32,399
)
 
(18,437
)
Cash dividends paid
 
(38,392
)
 
(43,398
)
Net cash provided (required) by financing activities
 
87,764

 
(68,986
)
Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations 1
 
 
 
 
Operating activities
 
(1,202
)
 
123,469

Investing activities
 
4,494

 
(26,438
)
Financing activities
 

 
(2,547
)
Net cash provided by discontinued operations
 
3,292

 
94,484

Cash transferred from discontinued operations to continuing operations
 

 
46,080

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
 
(3,298
)
 
2,405

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
 
100,993

 
(73,642
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 
306,760

 
359,923

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
407,753

 
286,281

1 Net cash provided by discontinued operations is not part of the cash flow reconciliation.

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MURPHY OIL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF ADJUSTED INCOME (LOSS)
(unaudited)

 
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(Millions of dollars, except per share amounts)
 
2020
 
2019
Net (loss) income attributable to Murphy (GAAP)
 
(416.1
)
 
40.2

Discontinued operations loss (income)
 
4.9

 
(49.8
)
(Loss) income from continuing operations
 
(411.2
)
 
(9.6
)
Adjustments (after tax):
 
 
 
 
Impairment of assets
 
692.7

 

Mark-to-market (gain) loss on crude oil derivative contracts
 
(283.1
)
 

Mark-to-market (gain) loss on contingent consideration
 
(46.7
)
 
10.7

Foreign exchange (gains) losses
 
(4.0
)
 
2.4

Inventory loss
 
3.8

 

Unutilized rig charges
 
2.8

 

Business development transaction costs
 

 
9.8

Write-off of previously suspended exploration wells
 

 
13.2

Total adjustments after taxes
 
365.5

 
36.1

Adjusted (loss) income from continuing operations attributable to Murphy
 
(45.7
)
 
26.5

 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted (loss) income from continuing operations per average diluted share
 
(0.30
)
 
0.15

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Presented above is a reconciliation of Net (loss) income to Adjusted (loss) income from continuing operations attributable to Murphy.  Adjusted (loss) income excludes certain items that management believes affect the comparability of results between periods.  Management believes this is important information to provide because it is used by management to evaluate the Company’s operational performance and trends between periods and relative to its industry competitors.  Management also believes this information may be useful to investors and analysts to gain a better understanding of the Company’s financial results.  Adjusted (loss) income is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be considered a substitute for Net (loss) income as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Amounts shown above as reconciling items between Net (loss) income and Adjusted (loss) income are presented net of applicable income taxes based on the estimated statutory rate in the applicable tax jurisdiction.  The pretax and income tax impacts for adjustments shown above are as follows by area of operations and exclude the share attributable to non-controlling interests.
(Millions of dollars)
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
 
 
Pretax
 
Tax
 
Net
Exploration & Production:
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States
 
775.8

 
(162.9
)
 
612.9

Other International
 
39.7

 

 
39.7

Total E&P
 
815.5

 
(162.9
)
 
652.6

Corporate:
 
(363.0
)
 
75.9

 
(287.1
)
Total adjustments
 
452.5

 
(87.0
)
 
365.5


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MURPHY OIL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION
AND AMORTIZATION (EBITDA)
(unaudited)

 
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(Millions of dollars, except per barrel of oil equivalents sold)
 
2020
 
2019
Net (loss) income attributable to Murphy (GAAP)
 
(416.1
)
 
40.2

Income tax (benefit) expense
 
(91.5
)
 
10.8

Interest expense, net
 
41.1

 
46.1

Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense ¹
 
286.2

 
212.1

EBITDA attributable to Murphy (Non-GAAP)
 
(180.3
)
 
309.2

Impairment of assets ¹
 
866.4

 

Mark-to-market (gain) loss on crude oil derivative contracts
 
(358.3
)
 

Mark-to-market (gain) loss on contingent consideration
 
(59.2
)
 
13.5

Accretion of asset retirement obligations
 
10.0

 
9.3

Discontinued operations loss (income)
 
4.9

 
(49.8
)
Inventory loss
 
4.8

 

Foreign exchange (gains) losses
 
(4.7
)
 
2.6

Unutilized rig charges
 
3.5

 

Business development transaction costs
 

 
12.5

Write-off of previously suspended exploration wells
 

 
13.2

Adjusted EBITDA attributable to Murphy (Non-GAAP)
 
287.1

 
310.5

 
 
 
 
 
Total barrels of oil equivalents sold from continuing operations attributable to Murphy (thousands of barrels)
 
17,071

 
13,497

 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted EBITDA per barrel of oil equivalents sold
 
16.82

 
23.01

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Presented above is a reconciliation of Net (loss) income to Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) and adjusted EBITDA.  Management believes EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are important information to provide because they are used by management to evaluate the Company’s operational performance and trends between periods and relative to its industry competitors.  Management also believes this information may be useful to investors and analysts to gain a better understanding of the Company’s financial results.  EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures and should not be considered a substitute for Net (loss) income or Cash provided by operating activities as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.    
Presented above is adjusted EBITDA per barrel of oil equivalent sold. Management believes adjusted EBITDA per barrel of oil equivalent sold is important information because it is used by management to evaluate the Company’s profitability of one barrel of oil equivalent sold in that period.   Adjusted EBITDA per barrel of oil equivalent sold is a non-GAAP financial metric.

1 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization expense used in the computation of EBITDA and impairment of assets used in the computation of Adjusted EBITDA exclude the portion attributable to the non-controlling interest.

13


MURPHY OIL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION
AND AMORTIZATION AND EXPLORATION (EBITDAX)
(unaudited)

 
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(Millions of dollars, except per barrel of oil equivalents sold)
 
2020
 
2019
Net (loss) income attributable to Murphy (GAAP)
 
(416.1
)
 
40.2

Income tax (benefit) expense
 
(91.5
)
 
10.8

Interest expense, net
 
41.1

 
46.1

Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense 1
 
286.2

 
212.1

EBITDA attributable to Murphy (Non-GAAP)
 
(180.3
)
 
309.2

Exploration expenses
 
20.1

 
32.5

EBITDAX attributable to Murphy (Non-GAAP)
 
(160.2
)
 
341.7

Impairment of assets ¹
 
866.4

 

Mark-to-market (gain) loss on crude oil derivative contracts
 
(358.3
)
 

Mark-to-market (gain) loss on contingent consideration
 
(59.2
)
 
13.5

Accretion of asset retirement obligations
 
10.0

 
9.3

Discontinued operations loss (income)
 
4.9

 
(49.8
)
Inventory loss
 
4.8

 

Foreign exchange (gains) losses
 
(4.7
)
 
2.6

Unutilized rig charges
 
3.5

 

Business development transaction costs
 

 
12.5

Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to Murphy (Non-GAAP)
 
307.2

 
329.8

 
 
 
 
 
Total barrels of oil equivalents sold from continuing operations attributable to Murphy (thousands of barrels)
 
17,071

 
13,497

 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted EBITDAX per barrel of oil equivalents sold
 
17.99

 
24.44

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Presented above is a reconciliation of Net (loss) income to Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and exploration expenses (EBITDAX) and adjusted EBITDAX. Management believes EBITDAX and adjusted EBITDAX are important information to provide because they are used by management to evaluate the Company’s operational performance and trends between periods and relative to its industry competitors.  Management also believes this information may be useful to investors and analysts to gain a better understanding of the Company’s financial results.  EBITDAX and adjusted EBITDAX are non-GAAP financial measures and should not be considered a substitute for Net (loss) income or Cash provided by operating activities as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. 
Presented above is adjusted EBITDAX per barrel of oil equivalent sold. Management believes adjusted EBITDAX per barrel of oil equivalent sold is important information because it is used by management to evaluate the Company’s profitability of one barrel of oil equivalent sold in that period.  Adjusted EBITDAX per barrel of oil equivalent sold is a non-GAAP financial metric.
1 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization expense used in the computation of EBITDA and impairment of assets used in the computation of Adjusted EBITDA exclude the portion attributable to the non-controlling interest.

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MURPHY OIL CORPORATION
FUNCTIONAL RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2020
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2019
(Millions of dollars)
Revenues
Income
(Loss)
Revenues
Income
(Loss)
Exploration and production
 
 
 
 
United States1
$
511.5

(696.0
)
500.8

116.2

Canada
89.7

(6.9
)
126.8

7.5

Other
1.8

(52.3
)
2.9

(28.3
)
Total exploration and production
603.0

(755.2
)
630.5

95.4

Corporate
400.7

251.4


(72.4
)
Revenue/income from continuing operations
1,003.7

(503.8
)
630.5

23.0

Discontinued operations, net of tax 2

(4.9
)

49.8

Total revenues/net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest
$
1,003.7

(508.7
)
630.5

72.8

Net income attributable to Murphy


(416.1
)


40.2

1 Includes results attributable to a noncontrolling interest in MP Gulf of Mexico, LLC (MP GOM).
2 Effective January 1, 2019, Malaysia was reported as discontinued operations.


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MURPHY OIL CORPORATION
OIL AND GAS OPERATING RESULTS (unaudited)
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2020, AND 2019

(Millions of dollars)
United
States 1
Canada
Other
Total
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
 
 
 
 
Oil and gas sales and other operating revenues
$
511.5

89.7

1.8

603.0

Lease operating expenses
178.2

30.6

0.3

209.1

Severance and ad valorem taxes
9.1

0.3


9.4

Transportation, gathering and processing
34.6

9.8


44.4

Depreciation, depletion and amortization
247.5

52.0

0.5

300.0

Accretion of asset retirement obligations
8.6

1.4


10.0

Impairment of assets
927.8


39.7

967.5

Exploration expenses
 
 
 
 
Dry holes and previously suspended exploration costs
0.1



0.1

Geological and geophysical
1.3


3.7

5.0

Other exploration
0.8

0.2

6.5

7.5

 
2.2

0.2

10.2

12.6

Undeveloped lease amortization
5.1

0.2

2.2

7.5

Total exploration expenses
7.3

0.4

12.4

20.1

Selling and general expenses
3.7

4.4

1.6

9.7

Other
(45.7
)
0.2

(1.2
)
(46.7
)
Results of operations before taxes
(859.6
)
(9.4
)
(51.5
)
(920.5
)
Income tax provisions (benefits)
(163.6
)
(2.5
)
0.8

(165.3
)
Results of operations (excluding Corporate segment)
$
(696.0
)
(6.9
)
(52.3
)
(755.2
)
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
 
 
 
 
Oil and gas sales and other operating revenues
$
500.8

126.8

2.9

630.5

Lease operating expenses
92.4

39.0

0.3

131.7

Severance and ad valorem taxes
9.8

0.3


10.1

Transportation, gathering and processing
31.6

7.9


39.5

Depreciation, depletion and amortization
163.9

59.5

1.0

224.4

Accretion of asset retirement obligations
7.8

1.5


9.3

Exploration expenses
 
 
 
 
Dry holes and previously suspended exploration costs
0.1


13.1

13.2

Geological and geophysical
0.5


5.5

6.0

Other exploration
1.2

0.1

4.0

5.3

 
1.8

0.1

22.6

24.5

Undeveloped lease amortization
6.9

0.3

0.8

8.0

Total exploration expenses
8.7

0.4

23.4

32.5

Selling and general expenses
17.3

7.6

5.6

30.5

Other
30.6

0.2

0.3

31.1

Results of operations before taxes
138.7

10.4

(27.7
)
121.4

Income tax provisions (benefits)
22.5

2.9

0.6

26.0

Results of operations (excluding Corporate segment)
$
116.2

7.5

(28.3
)
95.4

1 Includes results attributable to a noncontrolling interest in MP GOM.

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MURPHY OIL CORPORATION
PRODUCTION-RELATED EXPENSES
(unaudited)

 
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(Dollars per barrel of oil equivalents sold)
 
2020
 
2019
Continuing operations
 
 
 
 
United States – Eagle Ford Shale
 
 
 
 
Lease operating expense
 
10.47

 
12.92

Severance and ad valorem taxes
 
2.42

 
3.03

Depreciation, depletion and amortization (DD&A) expense
 
25.03

 
23.90

 
 
 
 
 
United States – Gulf of Mexico
 
 
 
 
Lease operating expense 1
 
15.03

 
8.11

DD&A expense
 
16.58

 
14.39

 
 
 
 
 
Canada – Onshore
 
 
 
 
Lease operating expense
 
4.45

 
5.89

Severance and ad valorem taxes
 
0.06

 
0.06

DD&A expense
 
9.65

 
11.03

 
 
 
 
 
Canada – Offshore
 
 
 
 
Lease operating expense
 
19.53

 
17.43

DD&A expense
 
12.09

 
13.70

 
 
 
 
 
Total oil and gas continuing operations
 
 
 
 
Lease operating expense 2
 
11.41

 
8.93

Severance and ad valorem taxes
 
0.51

 
0.68

DD&A expense
 
16.70

 
15.78

 
 
 
 
 
Total oil and gas continuing operations – excluding noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
Lease operating expense
 
11.05

 
9.01

Severance and ad valorem taxes
 
0.55

 
0.75

DD&A expense
 
16.76

 
15.54

1 In 2020, lease operating expense (LOE) per barrel of oil equivalents (BOE) sold for the U.S. Gulf of Mexico excluding cost associated with a well workover at Cascade is $10.10.
2 In 2020, LOE per BOE excluding cost associated with a well workover at Cascade is $8.61.




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MURPHY OIL CORPORATION
OTHER FINANCIAL DATA
(unaudited)

 
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(Millions of dollars)
 
2020
 
2019
Capital expenditures for continuing operations
 
 
 
 
Exploration and production
 
 
 
 
United States
 
245.4

 
205.5

Canada
 
108.2

 
95.7

Other
 
20.9

 
41.3

Total
 
374.5

 
342.5

 
 
 
 
 
Corporate
 
3.5

 
4.1

Total capital expenditures - continuing operations 1
 
378.0

 
346.6

 
 
 
 
 
Charged to exploration expenses 2
 
 
 
 
United States
 
2.2

 
1.8

Canada
 
0.2

 
0.1

Other
 
10.2

 
22.6

Total charged to exploration expenses - continuing operations
 
12.6

 
24.5

 
 
 
 
 
Total capitalized
 
365.4

 
322.1

1 Includes noncontrolling interest (NCI) capital expenditures of $10.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020. Also includes capital expenditures of $28.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 associated with the Kings Quay project.
2 Excludes amortization of undeveloped leases of $7.5 million and $8.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.


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MURPHY OIL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited)

(Millions of dollars)
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current assets
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
407.8

 
306.8

Accounts receivable
597.2

 
426.7

Inventories
68.3

 
76.1

Prepaid expenses
50.6

 
40.9

Assets held for sale
88.4

 
123.9

Total current assets
1,212.4

 
974.3

Property, plant and equipment, at cost
8,956.3

 
9,969.7

Operating lease assets
797.3

 
598.3

Deferred income taxes
210.1

 
129.3

Deferred charges and other assets
29.7

 
46.9

Total assets
$
11,205.8

 
11,718.5

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
 
Current liabilities
 
 
 
Accounts payable
554.6

 
602.1

Income taxes payable
19.4

 
19.0

Other taxes payable
13.5

 
18.6

Operating lease liabilities
109.5

 
92.3

Other accrued liabilities
155.3

 
197.4

Liabilities associated with assets held for sale
12.6

 
13.3

Total current liabilities
864.8

 
942.8

Long-term debt, including capital lease obligation
2,970.2

 
2,803.4

Asset retirement obligations
825.5

 
825.8

Deferred credits and other liabilities
550.7

 
613.4

Non-current operating lease liabilities
702.8

 
521.3

Deferred income taxes
193.6

 
207.2

Total liabilities
6,107.5

 
5,913.9

Equity
 
 
 
Common Stock, par $1.00
195.1

 
195.1

Capital in excess of par value
924.9

 
949.4

Retained earnings
6,159.8

 
6,614.3

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(702.0
)
 
(574.2
)
Treasury stock
(1,691.7
)
 
(1,717.2
)
Murphy Shareholders' Equity
4,886.1

 
5,467.5

Noncontrolling interest
212.2

 
337.2

Total equity
5,098.3

 
5,804.6

Total liabilities and equity
$
11,205.8

 
11,718.5



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MURPHY OIL CORPORATION
PRODUCTION SUMMARY
(unaudited)
 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
Barrels per day unless otherwise noted
 
2020
 
2019
Continuing operations
 
 
 
 
 
Net crude oil and condensate
 
 
 
 
United States
Onshore
 
31,033

 
25,880

 
Gulf of Mexico 1
 
78,730

 
61,048

Canada
Onshore
 
6,833

 
6,457

 
Offshore
 
5,138

 
7,928

Other
 
 
344

 
507

Total net crude oil and condensate - continuing operations
 
122,078

 
101,820

Net natural gas liquids
 
 
 
 
 
United States
Onshore
 
5,585

 
5,301

 
Gulf of Mexico 1
 
6,670

 
2,760

Canada
Onshore
 
1,401

 
1,093

Total net natural gas liquids - continuing operations
 
13,656

 
9,154

Net natural gas – thousands of cubic feet per day
 
 
 
 
United States
Onshore
 
31,962

 
29,279

 
Gulf of Mexico 1
 
81,950

 
19,575

Canada
Onshore
 
266,848

 
254,904

Total net natural gas - continuing operations
 
380,760

 
303,758

Total net hydrocarbons - continuing operations including NCI 2,3
 
199,194

 
161,600

Noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 
Net crude oil and condensate – barrels per day
 
(12,020
)
 
(12,185
)
Net natural gas liquids – barrels per day
 
(559
)
 
(554
)
Net natural gas – thousands of cubic feet per day 2
 
(5,091
)
 
(3,895
)
Total noncontrolling interest
 
(13,428
)
 
(13,388
)
Total net hydrocarbons - continuing operations excluding NCI 2,3
 
185,767

 
148,212

Discontinued operations
 
 
 
 
 
Net crude oil and condensate – barrels per day
 

 
25,954

Net natural gas liquids – barrels per day
 

 
744

Net natural gas – thousands of cubic feet per day 2
 

 
101,592

Total discontinued operations
 

 
43,630

Total net hydrocarbons produced excluding NCI 2,3
 
185,767

 
191,842

1 Includes net volumes attributable to a noncontrolling interest in MP GOM.
2 Natural gas converted on an energy equivalent basis of 6:1.
3 NCI – noncontrolling interest in MP GOM.

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MURPHY OIL CORPORATION
PRICE SUMMARY
(unaudited)
 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2020
 
2019
Weighted average Exploration and Production sales prices 1
 
 
 
 
Continuing operations
 
 
 
 
 
Crude oil and condensate – dollars per barrel
 
 
 
 
 
United States
Onshore
 
$
46.46

 
$
57.82

 
Gulf of Mexico 2
 
47.07

 
59.63

Canada 3
Onshore
 
37.61

 
49.80

 
Offshore
 
57.27

 
62.93

Other
 
 
65.55

 
67.90

Natural gas liquids – dollars per barrel
 
 
 
 
 
United States
Onshore
 
10.79

 
17.19

 
Gulf of Mexico 2
 
8.28

 
21.30

Canada 3
Onshore
 
15.96

 
35.19

Natural gas – dollars per thousand cubic feet
 
 
 
 
 
United States
Onshore
 
1.85

 
2.87

 
Gulf of Mexico 2
 
2.01

 
2.54

Canada 3
Onshore
 
1.62

 
2.15

1 Effective September 30, 2019, weighted average realized prices are reported excluding transportation, gathering and processing costs. Comparative periods are conformed to current presentation.
2 Prices include the effect of noncontrolling interest share for MP GOM.
3 U.S. dollar equivalent.



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MURPHY OIL CORPORATION
COMMODITY HEDGE POSITIONS (unaudited)
AS OF MAY 5, 2020
 
 
Commodity
 
Type
 
Volumes
(Bbl/d)
 
Price
(USD/Bbl)
 
Remaining Period
Area
 
 
 
 
 
Start Date
 
End Date
United States
 
WTI ¹
 
Fixed price derivative swap
 
45,000

 

$56.42

 
4/1/2020
 
4/30/2020
United States
 
WTI
 
Fixed price derivative swap
 
65,000

 

$47.20

 
5/1/2020
 
6/30/2020
United States
 
WTI
 
Fixed price derivative swap
 
45,000

 

$56.42

 
7/1/2020
 
12/31/2020
 
 
 
 
 
 
Volumes
(MMcf/d)
 
Price
(CAD/Mcf)
 
Remaining Period
Area
 
Commodity
 
Type
 
 
 
Start Date
 
End Date
Montney
 
Natural Gas
 
Fixed price forward sales at AECO
 
59

 
C$2.81
 
4/1/2020
 
12/31/2020
Montney
 
Natural Gas
 
Fixed price forward sales at AECO
 
25

 
C$2.62
 
1/1/2021
 
12/31/2021
1 West Texas Intermediate


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