Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE:DVN)

“With Devon’s strategic repositioning nearing completion, we could not be more pleased with the results,” said J. Larry Nichols, chairman and chief executive officer. “Devon is emerging with a rock-solid balance sheet, a balanced portfolio of oil and gas projects and one of the lowest cost structures in the peer group. This positions the company to deliver low-risk, profitable, organic production growth on a sustainable basis.”

Devon also announced today that its board of directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $3.5 billion of the company’s common stock. Devon plans to begin purchasing shares immediately. The shares will be acquired in the open market, and the timing of purchases may depend upon market conditions.

At current prices this buy back represents 12% of shares outstanding.