Bill Barrett Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2017 Financial and Operating Results Highlighted by Quarterly Production of 1.92 MMBoe and Increased 2017 Production Guidance Range of 6.9-7.1 MMBoe

DENVER, Oct. 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

    --  Production sales volumes of 1.92 million barrels of oil equivalent
        ("MMBoe") for the third quarter of 2017, which increased 26%
        sequentially from the second quarter of 2017
    --  Oil production sales volumes of 1.2 million barrels of oil ("MMBbls")
        for the third quarter, which increased 33% sequentially and represents
        63% of total production volumes
    --  Capital expenditures of $57 million in the third quarter were below
        guidance range of $65-$75 million
    --  Oil price differential of $2.12 per barrel decreased 13% sequentially;
        Denver-Julesburg ("DJ") Basin oil price differential of $2.06 per barrel
        decreased 5% sequentially
    --  Lease operating expense ("LOE") of $3.08 per Boe decreased 15%
        sequentially; DJ Basin LOE of $2.52 per Boe decreased 18% sequentially
    --  Drilling and completion cycle times for the extended reach lateral
        ("XRL") program improved 28% compared to 2016 led by efficiency gains
    --  2017 production guidance increased to 6.9-7.1 MMBoe; represents 21%
        growth over 2016 at the mid-point, excluding 2016 asset sales
    --  Commenced marketed sales process to divest of Uinta Oil Program assets

Bill Barrett Corporation (the "Company") (NYSE: BBG) today reported third quarter of 2017 financial and operating results and updated 2017 operating guidance, including higher production and lower LOE.

For the third quarter of 2017, the Company reported a net loss of $28.8 million, or $0.39 per diluted share. Adjusted net income for the third quarter of 2017 was a net loss of $5.9 million, or $0.08 per diluted share. EBITDAX for the third quarter of 2017 was $47.9 million. Adjusted net income (loss) and EBITDAX are non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) measures. Please reference the reconciliations to GAAP financial statements at the end of this release.

Commenting on the quarterly results, Chief Executive Officer and President Scot Woodall stated, "We delivered another outstanding quarter of results that was highlighted by 26% sequential production growth, 33% sequential growth in oil volumes, tighter oil differentials, an 18% sequential decrease in LOE, and capital spending that was below guidance. As these results demonstrate, our execution is strong with early positive results from our enhanced completion program meeting or exceeding our base XRL type-curve. Current planned activity underpins a further increase in our production outlook and a corresponding decrease in LOE as outlined by our updated guidance. We now anticipate 2017 production growing over 20% relative to 2016 and expect to generate greater than 30% growth in 2018. This builds significant momentum as we head into 2018 with higher associated cash flow and EBITDAX generation. We recently initiated a marketed sales process to divest of our Uinta Oil Program assets and, if successful, anticipate a sale announcement prior to year-end. Proceeds will increase liquidity and help fund expected activity in 2018. We are in a good financial position with current liquidity consisting of a cash position in excess of $150 million and an undrawn credit facility that is supported by an underlying hedge position."

OPERATING AND FINANCIAL RESULTS

The following table summarizes certain operating and financial results for the third quarter of 2017 and 2016 and the second quarter of 2017:


                                    Three Months Ended                        Three Months Ended
                                       September 30,                                June 30,

                         2017                 2016            Change             2017              Change
                         ----                 ----            ------             ----              ------

    Combined
     production sales
     volumes (MBoe)     1,920                           1,566                     23%                      1,526        26%

    Net cash provided
     by (used in)
     operating
     activities ($
     millions)                  $57.2                                   $67.4                      (15)%              $0.1        571%

    Discretionary cash
     flow ($ millions)
     (1)                       $34.8                                   $36.5                       (5)%             $21.6         61%

    Combined realized
     prices with
     hedging (per Boe)         $38.78                                  $45.06                      (14)%            $37.42          4%

    Net income (loss)
     ($ millions)             $(28.8)                                $(26.2)                     (10)%           $(18.4)      (56)%

    Per share, basic          $(0.39)                                $(0.44)                       11%           $(0.25)      (56)%

    Per share, diluted        $(0.39)                                $(0.44)                       11%           $(0.25)      (56)%

    Adjusted net
     income (loss) ($
     millions) (1)             $(5.9)                                 $(6.2)                        5%           $(12.9)        55%

    Per share, basic          $(0.08)                                $(0.10)                       20%           $(0.17)        53%

    Per share, diluted        $(0.08)                                $(0.10)                       20%           $(0.17)        53%

    Weighted average
     shares
     outstanding,
     basic (in
     thousands)        74,886                          58,852                     27%                     74,794          - %

    Weighted average
     shares
     outstanding,
     diluted (in
     thousands)        74,886                          58,852                     27%                     74,794          - %

    EBITDAX ($
     millions) (1)              $47.9                                   $49.8                       (4)%             $36.7         31%


    (1)              Discretionary cash flow, adjusted
                     net income (loss) and EBITDAX are
                     non-GAAP (Generally Accepted
                     Accounting Principles) measures.
                     Please reference the
                     reconciliations to GAAP financial
                     statements at the end of this
                     release.

Oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids ("NGL") production totaled approximately 1.92 MMBoe in the third quarter of 2017. Third quarter production surpassed guidance of 1.75 MMBoe by 10% and represents a 23% increase compared to the third quarter of 2016 and a 26% increase compared to the second quarter of 2017.

Oil volumes totaled approximately 1.2 MMBbls in the third quarter, representing an 18% increase compared to the third quarter of 2016 and a 33% increase compared to the second quarter of 2017.

Higher production sales volumes were driven by an improvement in drilling and completion cycle times and positive results from the Company's enhanced completion program in the DJ Basin.

Third quarter production was comprised of approximately 63% oil, 20% natural gas and 17% NGLs.


                            Three Months Ended                Three Months Ended
                               September 30,                      June 30,

                       2017                2016        Change              2017  Change
                       ----                ----        ------              ----  ------

    Production Sales
     Data:
    ----------------

    Oil (MBbls)       1,202                      1,016                      18%            902 33%

    Natural gas
     (MMcf)           2,274                      1,734                      31%          1,920 18%

    NGLs (MBbls)        339                        261                      30%            304 12%

    Combined volumes
     (MBoe)           1,920                      1,566                      23%          1,526 26%

    Daily combined
     volumes (Boe/d) 20,870                     17,022                      23%         16,769 24%

LOE averaged $3.08 per Boe in the third quarter of 2017 compared to $3.06 per Boe in the third quarter of 2016 and $3.61 per Boe in the second quarter of 2017. The 15% reduction in LOE compared to the second quarter of 2017 is attributable to increased operating efficiencies and higher production sales volumes.

Production tax expense averaged $2.80 per Boe in the third quarter of 2017 compared to $2.45 per Boe in the third quarter of 2016 and $2.25 per Boe in the second quarter of 2017. Higher production tax expense in the third quarter of 2017 was primarily attributable to higher average realized oil prices relative to the comparable quarters. Production taxes totaled 8% of pre-hedge revenues for the third quarter of 2017 compared to 7.6% of pre-hedge revenues for the third quarter of 2016.

Depreciation, depletion and amortization ("DD&A") averaged $22.52 per Boe in the third quarter of 2017 compared to $27.51 per Boe in the third quarter of 2016 and $25.78 per Boe in the second quarter of 2017. Lower DD&A on a per unit basis for the third quarter of 2017 was primarily the result of proved reserves added at lower costs.


                                       Three Months Ended                    Three Months Ended
                                          September 30,                            June 30,

                              2017               2016           Change          2017            Change
                              ----               ----           ------          ----            ------

    Average Costs (per Boe):
    ------------------------

    Lease operating expenses       $3.08                               $3.06                       1%        $3.61  (15)%

    Gathering,
     transportation and
     processing expense       0.32                         0.30                   7%                    0.35   (9)%

    Production tax expenses   2.80                         2.45                  14%                    2.25    24%

    Depreciation, depletion
     and amortization        22.52                        27.51                (18)%                   25.78  (13)%

Debt and Liquidity

At September 30, 2017, the principal debt balance was $677.4 million, while cash and cash equivalents were $155.9 million, resulting in net debt (principal balance of debt outstanding less the cash and cash equivalents balance) of $521.5 million. Cash and cash equivalents were reduced subsequent to the end of the quarter as the Company made a regularly scheduled interest payment in October 2017 of approximately $14 million related to its Senior Notes due 2022.

The Company's semi-annual borrowing base review was completed in October 2017 with no changes to the terms or conditions of the $300 million credit facility. There are no borrowings outstanding and $274 million in available capacity after taking into account a $26 million letter of credit.

Capital Expenditures

Capital expenditures for the third quarter of 2017 totaled $56.8 million, which was 19% below the midpoint of the Company's guidance range of $65-$75 million. Lower than anticipated capital expenditures were primarily the result of improved drilling and completion efficiencies that have offset service cost increases. The Company operated two drilling rigs for the quarter and spud 26 extended reach lateral ("XRL") wells in the DJ Basin. Completion operations were conducted on 19 XRL wells.

OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
DJ Basin

The Company produced an average of 18,508 Boe/d in the third quarter of 2017, representing 28% sequential growth. Eleven XRL wells were placed on initial flowback during the third quarter and two drilling rigs are currently operating in the basin. The Company continues to see improving well results from its enhanced completion program that has evolved to include approximately 1,500 pounds of sand per lateral foot and frac stage spacing of approximately 120 feet. In addition, the Company incorporated modifications to its choke management program on recent drilling and spacing units ("DSU") that are anticipated to result in peak production being achieved earlier in the production cycle. Performance from the 2017 enhanced completion program continues to meet or exceed the Company's base XRL type-curve of 600 MBoe.

The following provides a synopsis of the current activity for the DSUs that are in the drilling and completion or initial flowback phase:

    --  5-63-32 - The DSU is located within the western area of NE Wattenberg
        and includes 5 XRL wells. Initial flowback began in the third quarter of
        2017. The wells incorporated enhanced completion and flowback methods.
        Early production is currently tracking above the Company's base XRL type
        curve.
    --  5-63-30 - The DSU is located within the western area of NE Wattenberg
        and includes 6 XRL wells. Initial flowback began in the third quarter of
        2017. The wells incorporated enhanced completion and flowback methods.
        Early production is currently tracking above the Company's base XRL type
        curve.
    --  5-61-20 - The DSU is located within the central area of NE Wattenberg
        and includes 8 XRL wells. Completion operations have commenced and the
        wells are expected to be placed on initial flowback in the fourth
        quarter of 2017.
    --  4-62-29/32 - The DSUs are located within the southern area of NE
        Wattenberg and includes 10 XRL wells per DSU. Completion operations
        commenced in October 2017.
    --  3-62-4 - The DSU is located within the southern area of NE Wattenberg
        and includes 10 XRL wells. Drilling operations commenced in October
        2017.

The Company continues to achieve drilling and completion efficiencies on its XRL well program that have resulted in a 28% average year-over-year improvement in 2017 cycle times leading to increased stages completed and pounds of sand pumped per day. This has been primarily achieved through a 37% improvement in the number of frac stages completed per day and a 27% improvement in the number of days required to drill out frac plugs.

Drilling and completion costs for XRL wells drilled during the first nine months of 2017 have averaged approximately $4.7 million per well, which includes the cost of incorporating higher proppant concentrations and tighter frac stage spacing.

Uinta Oil Program

Production sales volumes averaged 2,333 Boe/d (91% oil) during the third quarter of 2017. The oil price differential averaged $2.41 per barrel less than WTI as new marketing contracts became effective on May 1, 2017.

The Company has commenced a marketed sales process to divest of its Uinta Oil Program assets and, if successful, it is anticipated that a sale would be announced in the fourth quarter of 2017.

2017 OPERATING GUIDANCE

The Company is providing the following update to its 2017 operating guidance. See "Forward-Looking Statements" below.

    --  Capital expenditures of $250-$270 million, unchanged
        --  Fourth quarter capital expenditures are expected to total $80-$90
            million. Higher capital expenditures compared to the third quarter
            of 2017 are due to increased completion activity associated with a
            two-rig drilling program.
    --  Production of 6.9-7.1 MMBoe, increased from a previous guidance range of
        6.4-6.6 MMBoe to reflect actual production sales volumes for the first
        nine months of 2017 and anticipated production for the fourth quarter of
        2017
        --  Fourth quarter production sales volumes are expected to approximate
            2.0-2.2 MMBoe
        --  Fourth quarter production is expected to be weighted approximately
            63% oil
    --  Lease operating expense of $24-$25 million, narrowed from a previous
        guidance range of $24-$26 million due to further operational
        efficiencies
    --  General and administrative expenses of $32-$33 million, narrowed from a
        previous range of $30-$33 million due to variable employee compensation
        costs related to performance
    --  Gathering, transportation and processing costs of $2-$3 million,
        unchanged
    --  Unused commitment for firm natural gas transportation charges of $18-$19
        million, unchanged

COMMODITY HEDGES UPDATE

The following table summarizes our current hedge position as of October 30, 2017:


                   Oil (WTI)                   Natural Gas (NWPL)

    Period Volume            Price        Volume                Price
           Bbls/d             $/Bbl       MMBtu/d              $/MMBtu
    ---    ------             -----       -------              -------

    4Q17     8,125                  57.69                         10,000 2.96

    1Q18     8,750                  52.88                          5,000 2.68

    2Q18     8,750                  52.88                          5,000 2.68

    3Q18     7,000                  52.00                          5,000 2.68

    4Q18     7,000                  52.00                          5,000 2.68

    1Q19     1,750                  50.54                              -   -

    2Q19     1,750                  50.54                              -   -

    3Q19     1,750                  50.54                              -   -

    4Q19     1,750                  50.54                              -   -

Realized sales prices will reflect basis differentials from the index prices to the sales location.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Third Quarter Conference Call and Webcast

The Company plans to host a conference call on Wednesday, November 1, 2017, to discuss third quarter of 2017 results. The call is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time (8:00 a.m. Mountain time). Please join the webcast conference call live or for replay via the Internet at www.billbarrettcorp.com, accessible from the home page. To join by telephone, call (855) 760-8152 ((631) 485-4979 international callers) with passcode 98924903. The webcast will remain on the Company's website for approximately 7 days and a replay of the call will be available through November 8, 2017 at (855) 859-2056 ((404) 537-3406 international) with passcode 98924903.

Investor Events

Members of the Company's management are currently scheduled to participate in the following investor events:

    --  November 13, 2017 - Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Energy Conference in New
        York, NY
    --  November 14, 2017 - KLR Group E&P Day in Denver, CO
    --  November 29, 2017 - Bank of America Merrill Lynch Leveraged Finance
        Conference in Boca Raton, FL
    --  November 30, 2017 - KeyBanc Capital Markets E&P Bus Tour in Denver, CO

DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS

Forward-Looking Statements

All statements in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Words such as expects, forecast, guidance, anticipates, intends, plans, believes, seeks, estimates and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements herein; however, these are not the exclusive means of identifying forward-looking statements. In particular, the Company is providing "2017 Operating Guidance," which contains projections for certain 2017 operational and financial metrics. Additional forward-looking statements in this release relate to, among other things, future capital expenditures, costs, projects and opportunities; and the planned disposition of our Uinta Basin properties.

These and other forward-looking statements in this press release are based on management's judgment as of the date of this release and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary significantly from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Please refer to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 filed with the SEC, and other filings, including our Current Reports on Form 8-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, all of which are incorporated by reference herein, for further discussion of risk factors that may affect the forward-looking statements. In particular, the planned disposition of Uinta Basin properties may not be completed in the timeframe expected, on terms favorable to us, or at all. The Company encourages you to consider the risks and uncertainties associated with projections and other forward-looking statements and to not place undue reliance on any such statements. In addition, the Company assumes no obligation to publicly revise or update any forward-looking statements based on future events or circumstances.

ABOUT BILL BARRETT CORPORATION

Bill Barrett Corporation (NYSE: BBG), headquartered in Denver, Colorado, develops oil and natural gas in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States. Additional information about the Company may be found on its website www.billbarrettcorp.com.


                                                                                BILL BARRETT CORPORATION

                                                                             Selected Operating Highlights

                                                                                      (Unaudited)


                                                     Three Months Ended                        Nine Months Ended
                                                        September 30,                             September 30,

                                                    2017                 2016                   2017                2016
                                                    ----                 ----                   ----                ----

    Production Data:
    ----------------

    Oil (MBbls)                                    1,202                          1,016                           2,929    2,925

    Natural gas (MMcf)                             2,274                          1,734                           6,084    5,298

    NGLs (MBbls)                                     339                            261                             936      732

    Combined volumes (MBoe)                        1,920                          1,566                           4,879    4,540

    Daily combined volumes
     (Boe/d)                                      20,870                         17,022                          17,872   16,569


    Average Sales Prices (before the effects of realized hedges):
    -------------------------------------------------------------

    Oil (per Bbl)                                           $46.08                                     $41.92            $46.52  $36.88

    Natural gas (per Mcf)                           2.37                           2.29                            2.48     1.81

    NGLs (per Bbl)                                 18.93                          13.65                           18.40    12.05

    Combined (per Boe)                             34.99                          32.02                           34.54    27.82


    Average Realized Sales Prices (after the effects of realized hedges):
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------

    Oil (per Bbl)                                           $51.86                                     $61.30            $52.18  $62.74

    Natural gas (per Mcf)                           2.51                           2.71                            2.56     2.34

    NGLs (per Bbl)                                 18.93                          13.65                           18.40    12.05

    Combined (per Boe)                             38.78                          45.06                           38.04    45.09


    Average Costs (per Boe):
    ------------------------

    Lease operating expenses                                 $3.08                                      $3.06             $3.54   $4.87

    Gathering,
     transportation and
     processing expense                             0.32                           0.30                            0.34     0.41

    Production tax expenses                         2.80                           2.45                            1.87     1.55

    Depreciation, depletion
     and amortization                              22.52                          27.51                           24.81    27.64

    General and
     administrative expense
     (1)                                           6.51                           5.86                            6.31     6.95


    (1)              Includes long-term cash and equity
                     incentive compensation of $1.40 per
                     Boe and $1.37 per Boe for the three
                     months ended September 30, 2017 and
                     2016, respectively, and $1.12 per
                     Boe and $1.91 per Boe for the nine
                     months ended September 30, 2017 and
                     2016, respectively.


                                                BILL BARRETT CORPORATION

                                         Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets

                                                      (Unaudited)


                                                        As of                        As of
                                                    September 30,                 December 31,
                                                    -------------                 ------------

                                                             2017                            2016
                                                             ----                            ----

                                                                   (in thousands)

    Assets:
    -------

    Cash and cash equivalents                                         $155,885                          $275,841

    Assets classified as held for
     sale                                                 145,553                                 -

    Other current assets (1)                               50,080                            42,611

    Property and equipment, net                           975,845                         1,062,149

    Other noncurrent assets (1)                             3,143                             4,740

    Total assets                                                    $1,330,506                        $1,385,341
                                                                    ==========                        ==========


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

    Liabilities associated with
     assets held for sale                                               $4,856                      $          -

    Other current liabilities                             121,511                            85,018

    Long-term debt, net of debt
     issuance costs                                       668,744                           711,808

    Other long-term liabilities
     (1)                                                  20,381                            16,972

    Stockholders' equity                                  515,014                           571,543
                                                          -------                           -------

    Total liabilities and
     stockholders' equity                                           $1,330,506                        $1,385,341
                                                                    ==========                        ==========


    (1)              At September 30, 2017, the estimated
                     fair value of all of the Company's
                     commodity derivative instruments
                     was a net asset of $5.7 million,
                     comprised of $5.8 million of
                     current assets, $0.1 million of
                     non-current assets and $0.2
                     million of non-current
                     liabilities. This amount will
                     fluctuate based on estimated future
                     commodity prices and the current
                     hedge position.


                                                                                 BILL BARRETT CORPORATION

                                                                          Consolidated Statements of Operations

                                                                                       (Unaudited)


                                                         Three Months Ended                                     Nine Months Ended
                                                            September 30,                                          September 30,

                                                   2017                   2016                      2017                     2016
                                                   ----                   ----                      ----                     ----

                                                                (in thousands, except per share amounts)

    Operating Revenues:
    -------------------

    Oil, gas and NGL production                           $67,175                                           $50,133                  $168,541       $126,279

    Other operating revenues                        690                                348                                   926           920

    Total operating revenues                     67,865                             50,481                               169,467       127,199
                                                 ------                             ------                               -------       -------

    Operating Expenses:
    -------------------

    Lease operating                               5,919                              4,795                                17,287        22,101

    Gathering, transportation
     and processing                                 620                                472                                 1,644         1,871

    Production tax                                5,384                              3,832                                 9,140         7,037

    Exploration                                      18                                 16                                    48            64

    Impairment, dry hole costs
     and abandonment                                261                                974                                 8,336         1,766

    (Gain) Loss on sale of
     properties                                       -                             1,914                                  (92)        1,206

    Depreciation, depletion and
     amortization                                41,732                             43,083                               119,409       125,491

    Unused commitments                            4,557                              4,567                                13,687        13,703

    General and administrative
     (1)                                        12,496                              9,178                                30,788        31,535

    Other operating expenses,
     net                                          (282)                                 -                              (1,610)            -
                                                   ----                                ---                               ------           ---

    Total operating expenses                     70,705                             68,831                               198,637       204,774

    Operating Income (Loss)                     (2,840)                          (18,350)                             (29,170)     (77,575)
                                                 ------                            -------                               -------       -------

    Other Income and Expense:
    -------------------------

    Interest and other income                       332                                 72                                 1,030           166

    Interest expense                           (13,926)                          (13,991)                             (44,014)     (45,160)

    Commodity derivative gain
     (loss) (2)                                (12,408)                             6,054                                19,654       (7,258)

    Gain (loss) on
     extinguishment of debt                           -                                29                               (7,904)        8,726

    Total other income and
     expense                                   (26,002)                           (7,836)                             (31,234)     (43,526)
                                                -------                             ------                               -------       -------

    Income (Loss) before Income
     Taxes                                     (28,842)                          (26,186)                             (60,404)    (121,101)

    (Provision for) Benefit
     from Income Taxes                                -                                 -                                    -            -

    Net Income (Loss)                                   $(28,842)                                        $(26,186)                $(60,404)    $(121,101)
                                                         ========                                          ========                  ========      =========


    Net Income (Loss) per Common Share

      Basic                                               $(0.39)                                          $(0.44)                  $(0.81)       $(2.28)

      Diluted                                             $(0.39)                                          $(0.44)                  $(0.81)       $(2.28)

    Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding

      Basic                                      74,886                             58,852                                74,743        53,082

      Diluted                                    74,886                             58,852                                74,743        53,082


             (1)    Includes long-
                     term cash and
                     equity
                     incentive
                     compensation
                     of $2.7
                     million and
                     $2.1 million
                     for the three
                     months ended
                     September 30,
                     2017 and
                     2016,
                     respectively,
                     and $5.5
                     million and
                     $8.7 million
                     for the nine
                     months ended
                     September 30,
                     2017 and
                     2016,
                     respectively.

    (2)              The table
                     below
                     summarizes
                     the realized
                     and
                     unrealized
                     gains and
                     losses the
                     Company
                     recognized
                     related to
                     its oil and
                     natural gas
                     derivative
                     instruments
                     for the
                     periods
                     indicated:



                                                Three Months Ended                 Nine Months Ended
                                                   September 30,                      September 30,

                                              2017                 2016            2017                    2016
                                              ----                 ----            ----                    ----

                                                                    (in thousands)

    Included in commodity derivative gain
     (loss):

    Realized gain (loss) on
     derivatives (1)                                    $7,263                            $20,412                   $17,062   $78,417

    Prior year unrealized
     (gain) loss transferred
     to realized (gain) loss
     (1)                                  (1,036)                        (21,706)                   (2,114)     (79,055)

    Unrealized gain (loss) on
     derivatives (1)                      (18,635)                           7,348                      4,706       (6,620)

    Total commodity
     derivative gain (loss)                          $(12,408)                            $6,054                   $19,654  $(7,258)
                                                      ========                             ======                   =======   =======


             (1)    Realized and
                     unrealized
                     gains and
                     losses on
                     commodity
                     derivatives
                     are presented
                     herein as
                     separate line
                     items but are
                     combined for
                     a total
                     commodity
                     derivative
                     gain (loss)
                     in the
                     Consolidated
                     Statements of
                     Operations.
                     This separate
                     presentation
                     is a non-
                     GAAP measure.
                     Management
                     believes the
                     separate
                     presentation
                     of the
                     realized and
                     unrealized
                     commodity
                     derivative
                     gains and
                     losses is
                     useful
                     because the
                     realized cash
                     settlement
                     portion
                     provides a
                     better
                     understanding
                     of the
                     Company's
                     hedge
                     position. The
                     Company also
                     believes that
                     this
                     disclosure
                     allows for a
                     more accurate
                     comparison to
                     its peers.


                                                                                         BILL BARRETT CORPORATION

                                                                                  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

                                                                                               (Unaudited)


                                                               Three Months Ended                                          Nine Months Ended
                                                                  September 30,                                               September 30,

                                                         2017                   2016                      2017                              2016
                                                         ----                   ----                      ----                              ----

                                                                                   (in thousands)

    Operating Activities:
    ---------------------

    Net income (loss)                                         $(28,842)                                        $(26,186)                         $(60,404)    $(121,101)

    Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by
     operations:

    Depreciation, depletion and
     amortization                                      41,732                             43,083                              119,409                 125,491

    Impairment, dry hole costs and
     abandonment                                          261                                974                                8,336                   1,766

    Unrealized derivative (gain) loss                  19,672                             14,358                              (2,592)                 85,675

    Incentive compensation and other
     non-cash charges                                   1,480                              1,777                                5,134                   7,208

    Amortization of deferred financing
     costs                                                510                                573                                1,665                   2,075

    (Gain) loss on sale of properties                       -                             1,914                                 (92)                  1,206

    (Gain) loss on extinguishment of
     debt                                                   -                              (29)                               7,904                 (8,726)

    Change in operating assets and liabilities:

    Accounts receivable                              (11,679)                             4,008                              (9,252)                 13,552

    Prepayments and other assets                          397                               (66)                               (980)                  (968)

    Accounts payable, accrued and other
     liabilities                                       25,656                             22,846                               20,071                  18,903

    Amounts payable to oil and gas
     property owners                                    3,698                                493                                6,371                 (2,894)

    Production taxes payable                            4,299                              3,683                                (187)                (5,980)

    Net cash provided by (used in)
     operating activities                                       $57,184                                           $67,428                            $95,383       $116,207

    Investing Activities:
    ---------------------

    Additions to oil and gas properties,
     including acquisitions                          (56,552)                           (7,024)                           (160,788)                (93,704)

    Additions of furniture, equipment
     and other                                           (67)                             (193)                               (268)                (1,184)

    Proceeds from sale of properties and
     other investing activities                          (97)                            26,796                                (712)                 25,571

    Net cash provided by (used in)
     investing activities                                     $(56,716)                                          $19,579                         $(161,768)     $(69,317)

    Financing Activities:
    ---------------------

    Proceeds from debt                                      -                                 -                             275,000                       -

    Principal payments on debt                          (115)                             (111)                           (322,228)                   (329)

    Proceeds from sale of common stock,
     net of offering costs                                  -                                 -                               (298)                      -

    Deferred financing costs and other                   (33)                              (56)                             (6,045)                (1,134)

    Net cash provided by (used in)
     financing activities                                        $(148)                                           $(167)                         $(53,571)      $(1,463)
                                                                  -----                                             -----                           --------        -------

    Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash
     Equivalents                                          320                             86,840                            (119,956)                  45,427

    Beginning Cash and Cash Equivalents               155,565                             87,423                              275,841                 128,836

    Ending Cash and Cash Equivalents                           $155,885                                          $174,263                           $155,885       $174,263
                                                               ========                                          ========                           ========       ========


                                                                                       BILL BARRETT CORPORATION

                                                          Reconciliation of Discretionary Cash Flow, Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and EBITDAX

                                                                                             (Unaudited)


    Discretionary Cash Flow Reconciliation


                                                       Three Months Ended                                      Nine Months Ended
                                                          September 30,                                           September 30,

                                                  2017                    2016                      2017                               2016
                                                  ----                    ----                      ----                               ----

                                                                             (in thousands)

    Net Cash Provided by (Used
     in) Operating Activities                             $57,184                                           $67,428                             $95,383       $116,207

    Adjustments to reconcile to discretionary
     cash flow:

    Exploration expense                             18                                  16                                    48                      64

    Changes in working capital                (22,371)                           (30,964)                             (16,023)               (22,613)

    Discretionary Cash Flow                               $34,831                                           $36,480                             $79,408        $93,658
                                                          =======                                           =======                             =======        =======



    Adjusted Net Income (Loss) Reconciliation


                                                       Three Months Ended                                      Nine Months Ended
                                                          September 30,                                           September 30,

                                                  2017                    2016                      2017                               2016
                                                  ----                    ----                      ----                               ----

                                                                (in thousands, except per share amounts)

    Net Income (Loss)                                   $(28,842)                                        $(26,186)                          $(60,404)    $(121,101)

    Provision for (Benefit
     from) income taxes                              -                                  -                                    -                      -


    Income (Loss) before income
     taxes                                    (28,842)                           (26,186)                             (60,404)              (121,101)


    Adjustments to net income (loss):

    Unrealized derivative
     (gain) loss                                19,672                              14,358                               (2,592)                 85,675

    Impairment expense                               -                                  -                                8,010                     183

    (Gain) loss on sale of
     properties                                      -                              1,914                                  (92)                  1,206

    (Gain) loss on
     extinguishment of debt                          -                               (29)                                7,904                 (8,726)

    One-time item:

    (Income) expense related to
     properties sold                             (282)                                  -                              (1,610)                      -

    Adjusted Income (Loss)
     before income taxes                       (9,452)                            (9,943)                             (48,784)               (42,763)

    Adjusted (provision for)
     benefit from income taxes
     (1)                                        3,549                               3,791                                18,460                  16,164

    Adjusted Net Income (Loss)                           $(5,903)                                         $(6,152)                          $(30,324)     $(26,599)
                                                          =======                                           =======                            ========       ========

    Per share, diluted                                    $(0.08)                                          $(0.10)                            $(0.41)       $(0.50)


    (1)              Adjusted (provision for)
                     benefit from income taxes is
                     calculated using the
                     Company's current effective
                     tax rate prior to applying
                     the valuation allowance
                     against deferred tax assets.


    EBITDAX Reconciliation


                                        Three Months Ended                                 Nine Months Ended
                                           September 30,                                      September 30,

                                  2017                   2016              2017                             2016
                                  ----                   ----              ----                             ----

                                                            (in thousands)

    Net Income (Loss)                  $(28,842)                                $(26,186)                        $(60,404)    $(121,101)

    Adjustments to reconcile to
     EBITDAX:

    Depreciation, depletion and
     amortization               41,732                             43,083                     119,409                 125,491

    Impairment, dry hole and
     abandonment expense           261                                974                       8,336                   1,766

    Exploration expense             18                                 16                          48                      64

    Unrealized derivative
     (gain) loss                19,672                             14,358                     (2,592)                 85,675

    Incentive compensation and
     other non-cash charges      1,480                              1,777                       5,134                   7,208

    (Gain) loss on sale of
     properties                      -                             1,914                        (92)                  1,206

    (Gain) loss on
     extinguishment of debt          -                              (29)                      7,904                 (8,726)

    Interest and other income    (332)                              (72)                    (1,030)                  (166)

    Interest expense            13,926                             13,991                      44,014                  45,160

    Provision for (benefit
     from) income taxes              -                                 -                          -                      -

    EBITDAX                              $47,915                                   $49,826                          $120,727       $136,577
                                         =======                                   =======                          ========       ========


    Discretionary cash flow, adjusted net
     income (loss) and EBITDAX are non-GAAP
     measures. These measures are presented
     because management believes that they
     provide useful additional information to
     investors for analysis of the Company's
     ability to internally generate funds for
     exploration, development and acquisitions
     as well as adjusting net income (loss)
     for certain items to allow for a more
     consistent comparison from period to
     period. In addition, the Company believes
     that these measures are widely used by
     professional research analysts and others
     in the valuation, comparison and
     investment recommendations of companies
     in the oil and gas exploration and
     production industry, and that many
     investors use the published research of
     industry research analysts in making
     investment decisions.


    These measures should not be considered in
     isolation or as a substitute for net
     income, income from operations, net cash
     provided by operating activities or other
     income, profitability, cash flow or
     liquidity measures prepared in accordance
     with GAAP. The definition of these
     measures may vary among companies, and,
     therefore, the amounts presented may not
     be comparable to similarly titled
     measures of other companies.

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