LAFAYETTE, La., Nov. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Stone Energy Corporation (NYSE: SGY) today announced financial and operational results for the third quarter of 2014. Some of the highlights include:


    --  Accelerated production schedule at Cardona/Cardona South development
        project
    --  Executed attractive multi-year rig contract for deep water drilling
        program
    --  Drilled Utica well; production test in fourth quarter
    --  Closed sale of non-core conventional shelf assets
    --  Production results slightly above upper guidance

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer David Welch stated, "In the third quarter of 2014, we continued to make progress in our development efforts as well as move forward on our exploration projects. In the Gulf of Mexico, we expect to have the deep water Cardona development project on production by December 2014, which would boost our production exit rate for the year. We are participating in the Madison deep water exploration well which is currently drilling, and will participate in the Vernaccia deep water exploration prospect which is scheduled to spud in early 2015. In Appalachia, we have finished drilling our Utica test well and expect to flow first production within the next few weeks. Due to efficiencies, we now expect to drill over 35 wells in our Marcellus program this year. Despite our recent shelf and onshore properties sales, we expect to see a production increase in the fourth quarter over the third quarter of 2014. Our cash position remains strong and we are excited about our outlook for 2015 and beyond."

Financial Results

Stone earned third quarter 2014 adjusted net income of $0.7 million, or $0.01 per share, on oil and natural gas revenues of $175.0 million, before a pre-tax non-cash charge of $47.1 million related to the impairment of oil and gas properties. The non-cash impairment of oil and gas properties is primarily due to lower oil and gas prices, widening basis differentials and increased transportation, processing and gathering expenses in Appalachia which reduced the future net cash flows from proved reserves. If the net capitalized costs of proved oil and gas properties exceed the estimated discounted future net cash flows from proved reserves, an impairment occurs. After the non-cash impairment charge, the reported net loss was $29.4 million for the third quarter of 2014. Please see "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and the accompanying financial statements for a reconciliation of adjusted net income, a non-GAAP financial measure, to net loss.

The third quarter 2014 loss is compared to net income of $4.4 million, or $0.08 per share, on oil and natural gas revenue of $205.0 million in the second quarter of 2014, and compared to net income of $36.1 million, or $0.72 per share, on oil and natural gas revenue of $255.8 million in the third quarter of 2013. Lower realized oil and natural gas prices and lower production due to the sale of non-core properties were the primary causes of the reduced earnings in the third quarter of 2014 compared to the second quarter of 2014.

Discretionary cash flow totaled $92.2 million during the third quarter of 2014, as compared to $117.5 million during the second quarter of 2014, and as compared to $166.1 million during the third quarter of 2013. Please see "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and the accompanying financial statements for a reconciliation of discretionary cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, to net cash flow provided by operating activities.

Net daily production during the third quarter of 2014 averaged 39.6 thousand barrels of oil equivalent (MBoe) per day (237 MMcfe per day), compared with net daily production of 44.1 MBoe (264 MMcfe) per day in the second quarter of 2014, and net daily production of 49.4 MBoe (296 MMcfe) per day in the third quarter of 2013. Production volumes in the third quarter of 2014 were impacted by the sale of non-core conventional shelf and onshore properties. Third quarter of 2014 production mix was 36% oil, 14% natural gas liquids and 50% natural gas.

On July 31, 2014, Stone completed the sale of its non-core Gulf of Mexico conventional shelf properties to Talos Energy Offshore LLC for cash consideration of approximately $178 million, after giving effect to preliminary purchase price adjustments. Talos also assumed related future undiscounted abandonment liabilities. Production volumes associated with these properties averaged approximately 48 million cubic feet of gas equivalent (MMcfe) per day (58% natural gas) in July 2014.

Prices realized during the third quarter of 2014 averaged $93.15 per barrel of oil, $42.45 per barrel of NGLs and $2.77 per Mcf of natural gas. Average realized prices for the third quarter of 2013 were $103.16 per barrel of oil, $38.77 per barrel of NGLs and $3.80 per Mcf of natural gas. Effective hedging transactions did not increase or decrease the average realized price of natural gas and decreased the average realized price of oil by $1.02 per barrel in the third quarter of 2014. Ineffective hedging on gas provided approximately $5.8 million in derivative income for the third quarter of 2014. Effective hedging transactions increased the average realized price of natural gas by $0.39 per Mcf and decreased the average realized price of oil by $4.14 per barrel in the third quarter of 2013.

Lease operating expenses during the third quarter of 2014 totaled $43.6 million ($11.97 per Boe or $2.00 per Mcfe), compared to $54.0 million ($11.88 per Boe or $1.98 per Mcfe), in the third quarter of 2013. We expect lease operating expenses to continue to decline in the fourth quarter of 2014 to reflect the sale of non-core shelf properties in the third quarter.

Transportation, processing and gathering expenses during the third quarter of 2014 totaled $16.7 million ($4.59 per Boe or $0.77 per Mcfe) compared to $13.1 million ($2.88 per Boe or $0.48 per Mcfe) in the third quarter of 2013. The increase is attributable to higher gas and NGL volumes in Appalachia which has a higher associated charge per unit.

Depreciation, depletion and amortization (DD&A) on oil and gas properties for the third quarter of 2014 totaled $79.2 million ($21.77 per Boe or $3.63 per Mcfe), compared to $91.9 million ($20.23 per Boe or $3.37 per Mcfe), in the third quarter of 2013. The decrease in DD&A is attributable to increased booked reserves as a result of successful drilling efforts in Appalachia and the sale of non-core conventional shelf properties.

Salaries, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses for the third quarter of 2014 were $16.3 million ($4.48 per Boe or $0.75 per Mcfe), compared to $14.2 million ($3.12 per Boe or $0.52 per Mcfe), in the third quarter of 2013. The increase in SG&A was attributable to increased staffing and compensation adjustments.

Capital expenditures before capitalized SG&A and interest during the third quarter of 2014 were approximately $147.1 million, which includes $22.3 million of plugging and abandonment expenditures. Additionally, $7.9 million of SG&A and $10.8 million of interest were capitalized during the third quarter of 2014. This is compared to capital expenditures before capitalized SG&A and interest during the third quarter of 2013 of approximately $161.6 million, which includes $23.8 million of plugging and abandonment expenditures. Additionally, $8.5 million of SG&A and $11.9 million of interest were capitalized during the third quarter of 2013. Based on the results of our drilling programs in 2014, additional capital requirements have been identified. On September 29, 2014, Stone announced that its Board of Directors authorized a $70 million increase of the 2014 capital expenditure budget, from $825 million to $895 million.

As of September 30 and November 3, 2014, there were no outstanding borrowings under the bank credit facility and $19.2 million in letters of credit had been issued, leaving $480.8 million of availability. In October 2014, our $500 million borrowing base was reaffirmed. As of November 3, 2014, we had cash on hand of approximately $307 million inclusive of $177.6 million of restricted cash, which will become available on January 27, 2015.

Operational Update

Deep Water Drilling Program (Gulf of Mexico). On October 6, 2014, Stone Energy entered into an agreement to contract the ENSCO 8503 dynamically positioned deep water drilling rig for Stone's multi-year deep water drilling program in the Gulf of Mexico. The primary contract term is for 30 months and is expected to commence during the second quarter of 2015 at a rate of approximately $350,000 per day. The contract permits Stone to exercise options to extend the term up to an additional 12 months. Subject to notification no later than March 31, 2015, Stone may reduce the 30 month primary term contract by up to six months.

Mississippi Canyon 29 - Cardona and Cardona South (Deep Water). Final equipment installation operations are being completed and initial production is estimated to begin on December 1, 2014. Both wells will flow to the Stone owned (100%) and operated Pompano platform. The combined gross rate is expected to be approximately 12,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, with stable production expected by early first quarter of 2015. The Cardona and Cardona South successes extend the productive zone of the Mississippi Canyon 29 TB-9 well to the adjacent fault blocks to the north and south. In the southern fault block Stone expects to drill two additional development wells, Cardona 6 and Cardona 7, the first two wells scheduled to be drilled with the ENSCO 8503 deep water drilling rig. Stone holds a 65% working interest in the project and is the operator.

Mississippi Canyon 26 - Amethyst (Deep Water). Long lead items have been ordered for a single well tie-back to the Stone owned and operated Pompano platform, located less than five miles from the discovery. Production is expected to begin in 2016. The Amethyst discovery (100% working interest) encountered approximately 90 feet of net hydrocarbon pay in early 2014.

Development Drill Programs - Amberjack and Pompano (Deep Water). Stone expects to secure platform drilling rigs for its Amberjack (Mississippi Canyon 109) and Pompano (Viosca Knoll 989) drill programs in 2015 and 2016. Each program may consist of 4 to 6 development wells.

Mississippi Canyon 479 - Madison (Deep Water). The Madison exploration well targets the Miocene interval and spud in late October of 2014. Stone currently controls a 40% working interest in the prospect, which is operated by Noble Energy. The well is expected to reach target depth of 16,775 feet in early 2015.

Mississippi Canyon 34 and 35 - Vernaccia (Deep Water). The Vernaccia exploration well targets the Miocene interval and is projected to spud in the first quarter of 2015. Stone currently controls an approximate 32% working interest in the prospect, which is operated by Eni. The well is estimated to take three months to drill.

Mississippi Canyon 118 - Harrier (Deep Water). The Harrier exploration well targets the Miocene interval and is projected to spud in the first half of 2015. Stone currently controls a 37% working interest in the prospect, which is operated by ConocoPhillips. The well is estimated to take four months to drill.

Walker Ridge 89 - Goodfellow (Deep Water). The Goodfellow exploration well targets the Lower Tertiary and is projected to spud in late 2015. Stone currently holds an approximate 13% working interest in the prospect, which is operated by Eni. The well is estimated to take five months to drill.

Utica Shale Test (Appalachian Basin). During the second and third quarters of 2014, Stone drilled a horizontal test well through the Utica shale formation with a true vertical depth of 11,350 feet, including a horizontal lateral which extends through the Point Pleasant shale formation to a length of 3,600 feet. Completion operations and production will commence in the fourth quarter of 2014.

Marcellus Shale Drilling Program Update (Appalachian Basin). Stone drilled nine horizontal Marcellus shale wells and performed completion operations on 14 wells during the third quarter of 2014. Due to increased drilling efficiencies, Stone has made an upward revision to the previously forecasted range of over 32 wells to a current forecast of over 35 wells drilled in 2014.

Marcellus Shale Production Update (Appalachian Basin). During the third quarter of 2014, Stone averaged approximately 106 MMcfe per day (73 MMcf per day of gas and 5,500 barrels per day of liquids) from Stone's Marcellus shale position, which includes initial production from the 10-well Howell pad in the Mary field. In addition, Stone plans to bring online the 8-well Stone pad, and the 5-well Pribble pad (includes Utica test well) during the fourth quarter of 2014, and the 8-well ZMBG pad in January 2015.

South Erath Deep (Deep Gas). The South Erath Deep exploration well spud in August of 2014. Stone holds a 17% working interest in the project which is operated by Hilcorp. The well is drilling ahead at 16,250 feet and is expected to reach the target depth of 20,000 feet in December of 2014.

La Montana (Deep Gas). A rig has been identified for the La Montana exploration well, which is expected to spud in late 2014 or the first half of 2015. Stone holds a 45% working interest in the project and is the operator. The well is estimated to take four months to drill.

Cayenne (Deep Gas). The Cayenne exploration well, slated to use the same rig as the La Montana exploration well, is expected to spud in the second or third quarter of 2015. Stone holds a 50% working interest in the project and is the operator. The well is estimated to take four months to drill.

2014 Guidance

Guidance for the fourth quarter and full year 2014 is shown in the table below (updated guidance numbers are italicized and bolded). The guidance for Production and Lease operating expenses has been adjusted to account for the sale of the non-core conventional shelf properties, which closed on July 31, 2014. Based on the results of our drilling programs throughout 2014, we have additional capital requirements, which required an increase in our capital expenditure budget for 2014. In September 2014, the Board of Directors increased the capital expenditure budget by $70 million to $895 million, which is reflected below. The guidance is subject to all the cautionary statements and limitations described below and under the caption "Forward Looking Statements."



                                                                         Fourth Quarter     Full Year
                                                                         --------------     ---------


    Production - MBoe per day                                                40 - 44         42 - 43

                       (MMcfe per day)                                     (240 - 264)     (252 - 258)


    Lease operating expenses (in millions)                                               -           $175 - $185

    (excluding transportation/processing expenses)


    Transportation, processing and gathering (in millions)                               -             $62 - $68


    Salaries, General & Administrative expenses (in millions)                            -             $65 - $69

    (excluding incentive compensation)

    Depreciation, Depletion & Amortization (per Boe)                                     -       $21.00 - $22.50

                                                              (per Mcfe)                           $3.50 - $3.75


    Corporate Tax Rate (%)                                                              -             36% - 38%


    Capital Expenditure Budget (in millions)                                             -                  $895

               (excluding acquisitions)

Hedge Position

The following table illustrates our derivative positions for 2014, 2015 and 2016 as of November 3, 2014:



               Fixed-Price Swaps

          NYMEX (except where noted)
           -------------------------

             Natural Gas                Oil
             -----------                ---

                Daily                SwapPrice          Daily            Swap

               Volume                                  Volume            Price

             (MMBtus/d)                               (Bbls/d)
             ----------                               --------


     2014                  10,000              $4.000              1,000          $90.06

     2014                  10,000               4.040      1,000**                90.25

     2014                  10,000               4.105              1,000           92.25

     2014                  10,000               4.190              1,000           93.55

     2014       10,000*                        4.250              1,000           94.00

     2014                  10,000               4.250              1,000           98.00

     2014                  10,000               4.350              1,000           98.30

     2014                                                2,000***               98.85

     2014                                                        1,000           99.65

     2014                                               1,000**                 103.30

     2015                  10,000               4.005              1,000           89.00

     2015                  10,000               4.120              1,000           90.00

     2015                  10,000               4.150              1,000           90.25

     2015                  10,000               4.165              1,000           90.40

     2015                  10,000               4.220              1,000           91.05

     2015                  10,000               4.255              1,000           93.28

     2015                                                        1,000           93.37

     2015                                                        1,000           94.85

     2015                                                        1,000           95.00
     ----                                                        -----           -----

     2016                  10,000               4.110              1,000           90.00

     2016                  10,000               4.120


               *    February - December

              **    October - December

             ***    January - June

               **    Brent oil contract

Other Information

Stone Energy has planned a conference call for 9:00 a.m. Central Time on November 4, 2014 to discuss the operational and financial results for the third quarter of 2014. Anyone wishing to participate should visit our website at www.StoneEnergy.com for a live web cast or dial 1-877-228-3598 and request the "Stone Energy Call." If you are unable to participate in the original conference call, a replay will be available immediately following the completion of the call on Stone Energy's website. The replay will be available for one month.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In this press release, we refer to non-GAAP financial measures we call "discretionary cash flow" and "adjusted net income." Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures of discretionary cash flow and adjusted net income are useful to investors because they are widely used by professional research analysts in the valuation, comparison, rating and investment recommendations of companies in the oil and gas exploration and production industry. Management believes that discretionary cash flow is a financial indicator of our company's ability to internally fund capital expenditures and service debt. Discretionary cash flow should not be considered an alternative to net cash provided by operating activities or net income or loss, as defined by GAAP. Please see the "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for a reconciliation of discretionary cash flow to cash flow provided by operating activities and a reconciliation of adjusted net income to net loss.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking and are based upon Stone's current belief as to the outcome and timing of future events. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, that address activities that Stone plans, expects, believes, projects, estimates or anticipates will, should or may occur in the future, including future production of oil and gas, future capital expenditures and drilling of wells and future financial or operating results are forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements herein include the timing and extent of changes in commodity prices for oil and gas, operating risks, liquidity risks, political and regulatory developments and legislation, including developments and legislation relating to our operations in the Gulf of Mexico and Appalachia, and other risk factors and known trends and uncertainties as described in Stone's Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q as filed with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties occur, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, Stone's actual results and plans could differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements.

Estimates for Stone's future production volumes are based on assumptions of capital expenditure levels and the assumption that market demand and prices for oil and gas will continue at levels that allow for economic production of these products. The production, transportation and marketing of oil and gas are subject to disruption due to transportation and processing availability, mechanical failure, human error, hurricanes and numerous other factors. Stone's estimates are based on certain other assumptions, such as well performance, which may vary significantly from those assumed. Delays experienced in well permitting could affect the timing of drilling and production. Lease operating expenses, which include major maintenance costs, vary in response to changes in prices of services and materials used in the operation of our properties and the amount of maintenance activity required. Estimates of DD&A rates can vary according to reserve additions, capital expenditures, future development costs and other factors. Therefore, we can give no assurance that our future production volumes, lease operating expenses or DD&A rates will be as estimated.

Stone Energy is an independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana with additional offices in New Orleans, Houston and Morgantown, West Virginia. Stone is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of properties in the Deep Water Gulf of Mexico, Appalachia, and the onshore and offshore Gulf Coast. For additional information, contact Kenneth H. Beer, Chief Financial Officer, at 337-521-2210 phone, 337-521-9880 fax or via e-mail at CFO@StoneEnergy.com.




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                                                     SUMMARY STATISTICS

                                       (In thousands, except per share/unit amounts)

                                                        (Unaudited)

                                              Three Months Ended                        Nine Months Ended

                                                 September 30,                          September 30,
                                                 -------------                          -------------

                                                            2014                         2013                 2014      2013
                                                            ----                         ----                 ----      ----

    FINANCIAL RESULTS

        Net income (loss)                              ($29,415)                     $36,102                 $972  $115,882

        Net income (loss) per share                      ($0.54)                       $0.72                $0.02     $2.32


    PRODUCTION QUANTITIES

        Oil (MBbls)                                        1,329                        1,809                4,228     5,243

        Gas (MMcf)                                        10,891                       13,866               35,895    35,969

        Natural gas liquids (MBbls)                          495                          425                1,472     1,048

        Oil, gas and NGLs (MBoe)                           3,639                        4,545               11,683    12,286

        Oil, gas and NGLs (MMcfe)                         21,835                       27,270               70,095    73,715


    AVERAGE DAILY PRODUCTION

        Oil (MBbls)                                         14.4                         19.7                 15.5      19.2

        Gas (MMcf)                                         118.4                        150.7                131.5     131.8

        Natural gas liquids (MBbls)                          5.4                          4.6                  5.4       3.8

        Oil, gas and NGLs (MBoe)                            39.6                         49.4                 42.8      45.0

        Oil, gas and NGLs (MMcfe)                          237.3                        296.4                256.8     270.0


    REVENUE DATA

        Oil revenue                                     $123,795                     $186,608             $404,477  $558,031

        Gas revenue                                       30,154                       52,728              133,183   137,382

        Natural gas liquids revenue                       21,014                       16,476               64,920    36,854

        Total oil, gas and NGL
         revenue                                        $174,963                     $255,812             $602,580  $732,267


    AVERAGE PRICES

      Prior to the cash settlement of
       effective hedging transactions:

      Oil (per Bbl)                                       $94.17                      $107.30               $98.03   $105.98

      Gas (per Mcf)                                         2.77                         3.41                 3.92      3.50

      Natural gas liquids (per Bbl)                        42.45                        38.77                44.10     35.17

      Oil, gas and NGLs (per Boe)                          48.45                        56.75                53.09     58.48

      Oil, gas and NGLs (per Mcfe)                          8.07                         9.46                 8.85      9.75

      Including the cash settlement of
       effective hedging transactions:

      Oil (per Bbl)                                       $93.15                      $103.16               $95.67   $106.43

      Gas (per Mcf)                                         2.77                         3.80                 3.71      3.82

      Natural gas liquids (per Bbl)                        42.45                        38.77                44.10     35.17

      Oil, gas and NGLs (per Boe)                          48.08                        56.28                51.58     59.60

      Oil, gas and NGLs (per Mcfe)                          8.01                         9.38                 8.60      9.93


    COST DATA

      Lease operating expenses                           $43,561                      $53,986             $139,918  $157,547

      Salaries, general and
       administrative expenses                            16,286                       14,201               49,252    43,351

      DD&A expense on oil and gas
       properties                                         79,213                       91,932              252,922   252,759


    AVERAGE COSTS

      Lease operating expenses (per
       Boe)                                               $11.97                       $11.88               $11.98    $12.82

      Lease operating expenses (per
       Mcfe)                                                2.00                         1.98                 2.00      2.14

      Salaries, general and
       administrative expenses (per
       Boe)                                                 4.48                         3.12                 4.22      3.53

     Salaries, general and
      administrative expenses (per
      Mcfe)                                                 0.75                         0.52                 0.70      0.59

      DD&A expense on oil and gas
       properties (per Boe)                                21.77                        20.23                21.65     20.57

      DD&A expense on oil and gas
       properties (per Mcfe)                                3.63                         3.37                 3.61      3.43

    AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING -
     Diluted                                              54,866                       48,776               52,139    48,720


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                                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

                                                (In thousands)

                                                 (Unaudited)


                                                   Three Months Ended         Nine Months Ended

                                                     September 30,            September 30,
                                                     -------------            -------------

                                                                     2014     2013                 2014        2013
                                                                     ----     ----                 ----        ----


    Operating revenue:

      Oil production                                             $123,795 $186,608             $404,477    $558,031

      Gas production                                               30,154   52,728              133,183     137,382

      Natural gas liquids production                               21,014   16,476               64,920      36,854

      Other operational income                                      2,468      873                5,515       2,659

      Derivative income, net                                        5,782        -               2,667           -
                                                                    -----      ---               -----         ---

        Total operating revenue                                   183,213  256,685              610,762     734,926
                                                                  -------  -------              -------     -------


    Operating expenses:

      Lease operating expenses                                     43,561   53,986              139,918     157,547

      Transportation, processing and
        gathering                                                  16,721   13,081               45,445      27,374

      Other operational expense                                       298      237                  510         382

      Production taxes                                              3,651    5,224                9,970      11,404

      Depreciation, depletion and
       amortization                                                80,291   92,853              255,772     255,497

      Write-down of Oil & Gas
       Properties                                                  47,130        -              47,130           -

      Accretion expense                                             6,539    8,431               21,827      25,012

      Salaries, general and
       administrative expenses                                     16,286   14,201               49,252      43,351

      Incentive compensation expense                                3,092    4,566               10,129       8,047

      Derivative expense, net                                           -   1,684                    -      1,537

        Total operating expenses                                  217,569  194,263              579,953     530,151
                                                                  -------  -------              -------     -------


    Income (loss) from operations                                (34,356)  62,422               30,809     204,775
                                                                  -------   ------               ------     -------


    Other (income) expenses:

      Interest expense                                             10,323    7,922               28,593      26,452

      Interest income                                               (169) (1,311)               (505)    (1,543)

      Other income, net                                             (695)   (782)             (2,124)    (2,190)

      Other expense                                                    95        -                 274           -

        Total other expenses                                        9,554    5,829               26,238      22,719
                                                                    -----    -----               ------      ------


    Income (loss) before taxes                                   (43,910)  56,593                4,571     182,056
                                                                  -------   ------                -----     -------


    Provision (benefit) for income
     taxes:

      Current                                                           -    (88)                   -   (10,827)

      Deferred                                                   (14,495)  20,579                3,599      77,001
                                                                  -------   ------                -----      ------

        Total income taxes                                       (14,495)  20,491                3,599      66,174


    Net income (loss)                                           ($29,415) $36,102                 $972    $115,882
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                                          RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURE DISCRETIONARY CASH FLOW

                                                                     (In thousands)

                                                                       (Unaudited)


                                       Three Months Ended                      Nine Months Ended

                                         September 30,                           September 30,
                                         -------------                           -------------

                                                         2014                                     2013               2014        2013
                                                         ----                                     ----               ----        ----


    Net income (loss) as reported                   ($29,415)                                 $36,102               $972    $115,882


    Reconciling items:

    Depreciation, depletion and
     amortization                                      80,291                                   92,853            255,772     255,497

    Write-down of Oil & Gas Properties                 47,130                                        -            47,130           -

    Deferred income tax (benefit)
     provision                                       (14,495)                                  20,579              3,599      77,001

    Accretion expense                                   6,539                                    8,431             21,827      25,012

    Stock compensation expense                          3,051                                    2,717              8,409       7,583

    Non-cash interest expense                           4,164                                    4,203             12,393      12,384

    Other                                             (5,083)                                   1,263            (2,386)      1,470
                                                       ------                                    -----             ------       -----

    Discretionary cash flow                            92,182                                  166,148            347,716     494,829


    Changes in income taxes payable                         -                                  15,695                (6)      (704)

    Settlement of asset retirement
     obligations                                     (22,302)                                (23,843)          (47,217)   (61,178)

    Other working capital changes                       5,560                                    5,537             31,907       6,563
                                                        -----                                    -----             ------       -----

    Net cash provided by operating
     activities                                       $75,440                                 $163,537           $332,400    $439,510
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                                                     RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURE

                                                           ADJUSTED NET INCOME TO NET LOSS

                                                       (In thousands, except per share amounts)

                                                                     (Unaudited)


                                                                                          Three Months Ended           Nine Months Ended

                                                                                          September 30, 2014           September 30, 2014
                                                                                          ------------------           ------------------


    Net income (loss) as reported                                                                            ($29,415)                      $972


    Reconciling items:

      Write-down of Oil & Gas Properties                                                                        47,130                     47,130

      Tax effect                                                                                                16,967                     16,967
                                                                                                                ------                     ------

    Total reconciling items net of tax                                                                          30,163                     30,163


    Adjusted net income                                                                                           $748                    $31,135
                                                                                                                  ====                    =======


    Net income (loss) per share as reported                                                                    ($0.54)                     $0.02

    Per share effect of reconciling items                                                                        $0.55                      $0.58

    Net income per share effect of reconciling items                                                             $0.01                      $0.60




                                                  STONE ENERGY CORPORATION

                                                 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

                                                       (In thousands)

                                                        (Unaudited)

                                                             September 30,          December 31,

                                                                               2014                   2013
                                                                               ----                   ----

    Assets
    ------

    Current assets:

             Cash and cash equivalents                                     $180,307               $331,224

             Restricted cash                                                177,647                      -

             Accounts receivable                                            173,775                171,971

             Fair value of derivative contracts                              16,635                  4,549

             Current income tax receivable                                    7,373                  7,366

             Deferred taxes                                                  24,036                 31,710

             Inventory                                                        3,709                  3,723

             Other current assets                                             1,884                  1,874
                                                                              -----                  -----

            Total current assets                                            585,366                552,417


    Oil and gas properties, full cost
     method of accounting:

    Proved                                                                8,692,017              7,804,117

    Less: accumulated depreciation,
     depletion and amortization                                         (6,568,551)           (5,908,760)
                                                                         ----------             ----------

    Net proved oil and gas properties                                     2,123,466              1,895,357

    Unevaluated                                                             570,658                724,339

    Other property and equipment, net                                        32,118                 26,178

    Fair value of derivative contracts                                        6,481                  1,378

    Other assets, net                                                        40,860                 48,887

             Total assets                                                $3,358,949             $3,248,556
                                                                         ==========             ==========


    Liabilities and Stockholders'
     Equity
    -----------------------------

    Current liabilities:

             Accounts payable to vendors                                    121,485                195,677

             Undistributed oil and gas proceeds                              58,503                 37,029

             Accrued interest                                                22,240                  9,022

             Fair value of derivative contracts                                 156                  7,753

             Asset retirement obligations                                    73,451                 67,161

             Other current liabilities                                       57,630                 54,520
                                                                             ------                 ------

             Total current liabilities                                      333,465                371,162


    71/2% Senior Notes due 2022                                             775,000                775,000

    13/4% Senior Convertible Notes due
     2017                                                                   262,440                252,084

    Deferred taxes                                                          394,846                390,693

    Asset retirement obligations                                            336,197                435,352

    Fair value of derivative contracts                                           24                    470

    Other long-term liabilities                                              41,350                 53,509
                                                                             ------                 ------

            Total liabilities                                             2,143,322              2,278,270
                                                                          ---------              ---------


    Common stock                                                                549                    488

    Treasury stock                                                            (860)                 (860)

    Additional paid-in capital                                            1,628,942              1,397,885

    Accumulated deficit                                                   (424,193)             (425,165)

    Accumulated other comprehensive
     income (loss)                                                           11,189                (2,062)
                                                                             ------                 ------

             Total stockholders' equity                                   1,215,627                970,286
                                                                          ---------                -------

             Total liabilities and stockholders'
              equity                                                     $3,358,949             $3,248,556
                                                                         ==========             ==========

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