Amplify Energy Successfully Closes Secondary Public Offering of Common Stock for Selling Stockholders

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Amplify Energy Corp. (NYSE: AMPY) announced the closing of an underwritten public offering of 8,548,485 shares of its common stock, sold by certain stockholders affiliated with Fir Tree Capital Management L.P. The shares were offered at a public price of $1.15 each. Amplify did not sell any shares or receive proceeds from this offering, which was managed by Roth Capital Partners. The offering was made under effective shelf registration statements with the SEC and does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy in jurisdictions where it would be unlawful.

Positive

• Public offering of 8,548,485 shares could enhance liquidity in the market.
• Shares priced at $1.15 may attract new investors.

Negative

• Amplify did not benefit financially from the offering as it did not sell shares.
• Potential shareholder dilution from increased outstanding shares.

HOUSTON, Dec. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amplify Energy Corp. (NYSE: AMPY) (“Amplify”) today announced it has closed an underwritten public offering of 8,548,485 shares of its common stock by certain of its stockholders, which are affiliates of Fir Tree Capital Management L.P., at a price to the public of $1.15 per share.

Amplify did not sell any shares of its common stock in the offering and did not receive any proceeds therefrom.

Roth Capital Partners acted as the Sole Manager for the offering.

The offering was made pursuant to effective shelf registration statements (File No. 333-233677, effective October 11, 2019, and 333-215602, effective May 1, 2018) and prospectuses filed by Amplify with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The offering of these securities was made only by means of a prospectus and prospectus supplement. Copies of the final prospectus supplement may be obtained from Roth Capital Partners, Attention: Equity Capital Markets, 888 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach, California 92660, by telephone at (800) 678-9147 or email at rothecm@roth.com.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful without registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Amplify Energy

Amplify Energy Corp. is an independent oil and natural gas company engaged in the acquisition, development, exploration and production of oil and natural gas properties. Amplify’s operations are focused in Oklahoma, the Rockies, offshore California, East Texas / North Louisiana and South Texas. For more information, visit www.amplifyenergy.com.

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that Amplify expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Terminology such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “project,” “intend,” “estimate,” “believe,” “target,” “continue,” “potential,” the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Amplify believes that these statements are based on reasonable assumptions, but such assumptions may prove to be inaccurate. Such statements are also subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of Amplify, which may cause Amplify’s actual results to differ materially from those implied or expressed by the forward-looking statements. Please read Amplify’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including “Risk Factors” in its Annual Report on Form 10-K, and if applicable, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other public filings and press releases for a discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those in such forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. All forward-looking statements in this press release are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. Amplify undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future results or otherwise.

Investor Relations Contacts

Martyn Willsher – Interim CEO & CFO
(832) 219-9047
martyn.willsher@amplifyenergy.com

Jason McGlynn – VP, Business Development
(832) 219-9055
jason.mcglynn@amplifyenergy.com

FAQ

What was Amplify Energy's recent stock offering?

Amplify Energy closed an underwritten public offering of 8,548,485 shares at $1.15 per share, sold by stockholders affiliated with Fir Tree Capital Management.

Did Amplify Energy receive any proceeds from the stock offering?

No, Amplify did not sell any shares in the offering and did not receive any proceeds.

What is the significance of the stock offering for AMPY shareholders?

The stock offering could lead to shareholder dilution but may also enhance market liquidity.

Who managed the recent stock offering for Amplify Energy?

Roth Capital Partners acted as the Sole Manager for the offering.