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APA Corporation has announced a significant increase in its quarterly cash dividend, raising it from 6.25 cents to 12.5 cents per share.

This adjustment translates to an annualized dividend of 50 cents per share, marking a 100% increase from the prior 25 cents. The dividend is set to be paid on February 22, 2022, to shareholders on record by January 21, 2022. CEO John J. Christmann IV expresses confidence in the company's cash flow generation amid a positive pricing environment.

APA Corporation reported its third-quarter 2021 financial and operational results on October 15, 2021. The company provided estimates for average realized prices: $70.00 for U.S. oil and $73.00 for international oil. NGL prices were $30.75 in the U.S. and $55.25 internationally, while natural gas was priced at $3.70 and $4.10, respectively. The company also projected Egypt tax barrels at 23-24 MBoe/d and stated a realized loss of $37 million on commodity derivatives. The third-quarter earnings call is scheduled for November 4, 2021.

APA Corporation (Nasdaq: APA) announced that its subsidiary, Apache Corporation, has successfully ended routine flaring in its U.S. onshore operations, achieving this significant ESG goal three months ahead of schedule. This accomplishment reflects the company’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact and includes investments exceeding $850 million in new natural gas pipelines. CEO John Christmann IV emphasized the importance of responsible energy production while maintaining high environmental standards. Additionally, APA is on track to meet other ESG targets for 2021.

APA Corporation announced the results of its Keskesi South-1 appraisal well in Block 58, offshore Suriname, revealing non-commercial quantities of hydrocarbons. Drilled 6.2 kilometers from Keskesi East-1, this well has been plugged and abandoned due to unsuitable reservoir quality sands. Data from this well will aid in refining the geological model for future assessments. The Maersk Developer has shifted focus to the Sapakara South-1 well for a flow test, with plans to continue exploration in the area. APA holds a 50% interest in Block 58 and has previously achieved four exploration discoveries in the last two years.

APA Corporation (Nasdaq: APA) announced an increase in its quarterly cash dividend from 2.5 cents to 6.25 cents per share, marking a substantial growth of 150% from the previous annualized rate of 10 cents.

The dividend is payable on Nov. 22, 2021, to stockholders of record on Oct. 22, 2021, returning an additional $57 million annually to shareholders. CEO John J. Christmann IV highlighted this move as part of a strategy to return more cash flow to investors while noting the positive impact of recent debt reduction efforts.

Apache Corporation has amended its cash tender offers to purchase up to $1.736 billion of its outstanding notes, increasing from the initial $1.5 billion. The Offers expired on August 13, 2021. A total of $1.663 billion of notes were validly tendered and accepted, with an aggregate purchase price of approximately $1.749 billion, excluding accrued interest. Settlement for these transactions is set for August 16, 2021, while those delivered via guaranteed delivery will settle on August 18, 2021.

Apache Corporation announced cash tender offers to purchase up to $1.5 billion of its outstanding notes, contingent on certain conditions. The offers will expire on August 13, 2021, unless extended. Holders can withdraw their notes until the expiration time. Acceptance of notes will be based on Acceptance Priority Levels. Settlement is expected on August 16, 2021. Key notes include 4.250% due 2044 and 4.750% due 2043 with significant principal amounts. Apache reserves the right to amend or terminate the offers at its discretion.