FILED BY DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION
PURSUANT TO RULE 425 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
AND DEEMED FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 14A-12
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
SUBJECT COMPANY: DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION
COMMISSION FILE NO. 0-30176
INVESTOR NOTICE
INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE ADVISED TO READ THE JOINT PROXY
STATEMENT/ PROSPECTUS THAT WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT
ON FORM S-4 TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED MERGER
BECAUSE IT WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. THE JOINT PROXY
STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC BY DEVON AND SANTA FE
SNYDER. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS MAY OBTAIN A FREE COPY OF THE JOINT
PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS (WHEN AVAILABLE) AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED BY
DEVON AND SANTA FE SNYDER WITH THE SEC AT THE SEC'S WEB SITE AT
WWW.SEC.GOV. THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND SUCH OTHER DOCUMENTS
(RELATING TO DEVON) MAY ALSO BE OBTAINED FOR FREE FROM DEVON BY DIRECTING
SUCH REQUEST TO: DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION, 20 NORTH BROADWAY, SUITE 1500,
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA 73102-8260, ATTENTION: INVESTOR RELATIONS,
TELEPHONE: (405) 552-4570, E-MAIL: [email protected]. THE JOINT PROXY
STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND SUCH OTHER DOCUMENTS (RELATING TO SANTA FE SNYDER)
MAY ALSO BE OBTAINED FOR FREE FROM SANTA FE SNYDER BY DIRECTING SUCH
REQUEST TO: SANTA FE SNYDER CORPORATION, 840 GESSNER, SUITE 1400, HOUSTON,
TEXAS 10023, ATTENTION: INVESTOR RELATIONS, TELEPHONE: (713) 507-5307,
E-MAIL: [email protected].
Devon, its directors, executive officers and certain members of management
and employees may be considered "participants in the solicitation" of
proxies from Devon's shareholders in connection with the merger.
Information regarding such persons and a description of their interests in
the merger is contained in Devon's filing with the SEC under Rule 425 on
May 26, 2000.
Santa Fe Snyder, its directors, executive officers and certain members of
management and employees may be considered "participants in the
solicitation" of proxies from Santa Fe Snyder's shareholders in connection
with the merger. Information regarding such persons and a description of
their interests in the merger is contained in Santa Fe Snyder's filing with
the SEC under Rule 14a-12 on May 26, 2000.
SLIDE 1 - TITLE SLIDE "DEVON ENERGY, CAPP 2000 SYMPOSIUM, JUNE 19-21, 2000"
SLIDE 2 - RISK FACTORS
"For representative risk factors that could cause Devon's actual
results to differ materially from the estimates contained herein,
see forms 8-K dated January 26 and June 5, 2000 and form 10-K
dated March 30, 2000. All data presented assumes an effective
merger date of December 31, 1999 adjusted for certain subsequent
acquisitions, divestitures and financial transactions."
SLIDE 3 - CANADIAN CONTEXT
o Canadian operations: Northstar Energy
o North American based company with North-South management teams
o Largest operating basin is Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin
o Dual listing (AMEX:DVN / TSE:NSX)
o NSX: "Canadian basket" qualified
SLIDE 4 - DEVON OVERVIEW
o Top 10 independent (U.S. and Canada)
o Proved oil and gas reserves of 670 MMBOE (12/31/99)
o 81% North America / 19% International
o Production mix: 62% gas / 38% oil
o Enterprise value approximating $6.3 billion
o Investment grade credit - BBB+
SLIDE 5 - TOTAL PROVED RESERVES
(Bar graph showing Devon's proved reserves from 1987 to 1999 in
MMBoe at year-end)
1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
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8 22 30 32 36 61 78 106 115 179 184 299 670
Note: 1987-1997 represents historical Devon as reported prior to
1998 Northstar merger.
SLIDE 6 - RESERVES PER COMMON SHARE
(Bar graph showing Devon's Reserves per common share from 1987 to
1999 in Boe)
1987 1988 1989 1990* 1991* 1992* 1993 1994 1995 1996* 1997* 1998* 1999
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1.31 2.56 2.61 2.82 3.13 2.96 3.76 4.79 5.18 4.84 4.94 5.61 7.78
Note: 1987-1997 represents historical Devon as reported prior to
1998 Northstar merger.
*Fully Diluted
SLIDE 7 - NET DEBT PER BOE
(Bar graph showing Devon's net debt per Boe from 1987 to 1999)
(Long term debt less working capital)
1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
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1.16 1.33 0.19 0.74 0.78 0.68 0.83 0.85 1.17 -0.07 -0.34 1.25 1.47
Note: 1987-1997 represents historical Devon as reported prior to
1998 Northstar merger.
(1) Presented net of the book value of Devon's 7.1 million shares
of Chevron common stock.
SLIDE 8 - DEVON'S OPERATING RESULTS
Cash Margin Per Share* Earnings Per Share*
1987 1999 1987 1999
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1.15 6.03 -0.17 1.46
* Fully Diluted
SLIDE 9 - DRILLING ACTIVITY
o 1988 - 1999
> 2,400 wells drilled
o Historically high success rates
SLIDE 10 - MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
PennzEnergy Company, 1999, $2.6Bn
Northstar Energy, 1998, $759MM
Kerr McGee Corp, North American Onshore Assets, 1996, $254MM
SLIDE 11 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 25, 2000 -- Devon Energy and Santa Fe Snyder to merge
creating a top 5 U.S. independent oil and gas company.
SLIDE 12 - TRANSACTION SUMMARY
o Structure: non-taxable merger
o Equity Ownership: 68% Devon
32% Santa Fe Snyder
o Exchange Ratio: approximately 40.3 MM
common shares, or .22 DVN per SFS share
o Board of Directors: proportional representation
SLIDE 13 - THE COMBINED COMPANY
Proved Reserves: 1,056 MMBoe
Reserve profile: 76% North America
24% International
Production Mix - N.A. 61% gas/39% oil
- Int'l 14% gas/86% oil
Undeveloped Acreage (net) 32 million
R/P Ratio: 8.9 years
Credit Rating: Investment Grade
Enterprise Value: $9 Billion
SLIDE 14 - U.S. PEER COMPARISON
(Bar Graph, reserves in MMBoe @ 6:1)
APC/UPR BR UCL DVN KMG APA PXD EOG OEI MUR
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1942 1709 1653 1056 915 807 605 602 415 401
Note: Reflects proved reserves at 12/31/99 adjusted for material
acquisitions and divestitures.
Represents Pro-forma Devon.
SLIDE 15 - CANADIAN PEER COMPARISON
(Bar Graph, reserves in MMBoe @ 6:1)
AEC TLM DVN CNQ PCP GOU CXY RES AXL CRS
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1254 1094 1056 917 890 814 776 602 573 284
Note: Reflects proved reserves at 12/31/99 adjusted for material
acquisitions and divestitures.
Represents Pro-forma Devon.
SLIDE 16 - STRATEGIC RATIONALE
Compelling property fit:
o U.S. core area overlap
o Broader international growth platform
Positive financial impact:
o Per share accretion
o $30 - $35 million annual cost savings
SLIDE 17 - RESERVES PER COMMON SHARE
(Bar graph showing Devon's Reserves per common share from 1987 to
1999 in Boe)
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1987 1988 1989 1990* 1991* 1992* 1993 1994 1995 1996* 1997* 1998* 1999 1999Pro Forma
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1.31 2.56 2.61 2.82 3.13 2.96 3.76 4.79 5.18 4.84 4.94 5.61 7.78 8.36
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Note: 1987-1997 represents historical Devon as reported prior to
1998 Northstar merger.
SLIDE 18 - OPERATING RESULTS
Quarter Ended March 31, 2000
Actual Pro Forma Cost Savings(1)
EBITDA ($MM) $255 $396 $404
Cash Margin to Common $200 $321 $327
Shares O/S (MM) 86.2 126.3 126.3
Cash Margin/Share $2.32 $2.54 $2.59
(1) Includes estimated annual G&A and LOE savings of $30 million taxed at 40%.
SLIDE 19 - FINANCIAL STRENGTH
Quarter Ended March 31, 2000
Actual Pro Forma Cost Savings(1)
EBITDA ($MM) $255 $396 $404
Total Net Debt(2) $1,046 $2,149 $2,149
EBITDA/Interest 10.1x 10.2x 10.4x
Net Debt/Annualized EBITDA 1.0x 1.4x 1.3x
(1) Includes estimated annual G&A and LOE savings of $30 million taxed at 40%.
(2) Net of the market value of Devon's 7.1 million shares of Chevron common
stock.
SLIDE 20 - NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
Bar charts and map showing Devon's reserves growth (year-end vs.
pro forma year-end) in the Rocky Mountains, Permian Basin and the
Gulf of Mexico/Gulf Coast.
SLIDE 21 - CANADA - OPERATING PROFILE
o Gas-focused asset base in western Canada
o Large, concentrated portfolioof opportunities
o High impact gas exploration plays
o Industry leader - low cost operations
o Consistent track record of growth
SLIDE 22 - CANADIAN OPERATIONS
Map of Canada showing Devon's positions in Alberta and British
Columbia.
o 121 MMBoe proved reserves
o 2.2 million net undeveloped acres
o $2.82/Boe operating costs
o 202 mmcf/d gas production
o 16,100 Bbls/d oil production
SLIDE 23 - FOOTHILLS - AMOCO JOINT VENTURE
Map showing foothills acreage position and Westcoast Pipeline.
o Significant gas potential
o 600,000 gross acres
o 4 geological play types
o Large seismic/technical database
o 49% interest
SLIDE 24 - ROCKY MOUNTAINS
Map showing Devon and Santa Fe Snyder key properties in the Rocky
Mountains.
o 219 MMBoe Pro Forma
o Gas leveraged
o Improving differentials
o Shared coalbed methane technologies
SLIDE 25 - GULF OF MEXICO
Map showing Devon and Santa Fe Snyder offshore blocks in the Gulf
of Mexico.
SLIDE 26 - INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS
International map showing the countries in which Devon and Santa
Fe Snyder have production and/or exploration.
SLIDE 27 - INTERNATIONAL RESERVES POSITION
Reserves at % Total
Company 12/31/99 Company
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Azerbaijan DVN 107.7 10.2%
Indonesia SFS 62.4 5.9%
Argentina SFS 33.2 3.1%
Brazil SFS 13.9 1.3%
Gabon SFS 10.4 1.0%
Other DVN/SFS 28.7 2.7%
Totals 256.3 24.2%
SLIDE 28 - AZERBAIJAN
Middle East map showing Azerbaijan and pipelines in the area.
SLIDE 29 - SOUTHEAST ASIA
Southeast Asia map showing the general location of the following
areas: B7/38, PM308, Jabung, Jambi B, Tuban
SLIDE 30 - SOUTH AMERICA
South America map showing the general location of the following
basins: Cuyo Basin, Neuquen Basin, Potiguar Basin,
Sergipe-Alagoas Basin, Espirito Santo Basin, Campos Basin, San
Jorge Basin
SLIDE 31 - CAPITAL EXPENDITURES (EXPLORATION & DEVELOPMENT)
($MM)
1996 1997 1998 1999 2000E 2000E
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77 115 275 217 500 900
Note: 1996-1997 represents historical Devon as reported prior to
1998 Northstar merger.
SLIDE 32 - DECADE OF OPPORTUNITIES
o 2000 - 1st significant Powder River CBM production
o 2001 - 1st significant production from Carauna Field
o 2001 - 2002 - Canadian Foothills discovery on stream
o 2002 - 2003 - Initial South Sumatra gas production
o 2003 - Powder River CBM fully on stream
- Initial Pearl River Basin production
o 2004 - 2006 - Raton Basin CBM peak production
o 2005 - 2010 - Azerbaijan peak production
SLIDE 33 - TITLE SLIDE "DEVON ENERGY, CAPP 2000 SYMPOSIUM, JUNE 19-21, 2000"
