Magnolia Oil & Gas Increases Dividend and Moves to Quarterly from Semi-Annual Payout

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Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation (NYSE: MGY) has declared a $0.10 cash dividend per share for Class A common stock and a $0.10 cash distribution per Class B unit, payable on September 1, 2022. This marks a shift to a quarterly dividend from a semi-annual schedule and represents a 43% increase from the $0.28 annualized dividend of 2021. The company aims to grow total production by over 10% this year, while reducing share count by at least 1% per quarter. Future dividends will be assessed in February based on financial results.

Positive

• Dividend increased by 43% to $0.40 annualized rate.
• Shift to quarterly dividends enhances investor appeal.
• Production expected to grow over 10% this year.
• Share count reduced by more than 10 million shares.

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• None.

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation (NYSE: MGY) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.10 per share of Class A common stock, and a cash distribution of $0.10 per Class B unit payable on September 1, 2022 to shareholders of record as of August 12, 2022. In addition, and beginning with this distribution, Magnolia will move to a quarterly dividend payment from a semi-annual distribution schedule. Today’s announcement represents a $0.40 per share annualized rate or a 43 percent increase to Magnolia’s dividend compared to the $0.28 per share distribution for full year 2021. Magnolia’s next quarterly dividend is expected to be declared in November and paid in December.

“Today’s increase to the base dividend reflects our ongoing confidence in the business and our continued strong operating and financial performance,” said Steve Chazen, Magnolia’s Chairman, President and CEO. “Our dividend framework is aligned with the characteristics of our business model and reinforces our plan. These principles include maintaining our low leverage, limiting our capital spending to allow for consistent and sizable free cash flow generation while providing moderate volume growth and strong pre-tax margins. So far this year, we have lowered our share count by more than 10 million shares and expect to reduce our outstanding shares by at least 1 percent per quarter going forward. We expect our total production to grow in excess of 10 percent this year.

“Part of Magnolia’s total shareholder return proposition is a differentiated approach toward dividends that is meant to appeal to long-term investors who seek dividend safety, dividend growth, and a dividend that is paid out of actual earnings generated by the business. We believe that the increased dividend payment level is secure and sustainable with product prices at less than half their current level and expect our dividend to grow annually as we continue to execute our business plan. This includes delivering mid-single digit annual production growth and the continued reduction of our outstanding shares. Magnolia plans to revisit the dividend payment rate next February based on our full-year 2022 financial results and recast in a $55 oil price environment.”

About Magnolia Oil & Gas

Magnolia is a publicly traded oil and gas exploration and production company with operations primarily in South Texas in the core of the Eagle Ford Shale and Austin Chalk formations. Magnolia focuses on generating value for shareholders through steady production growth, strong pre-tax margins, and free cash flow. For more information, visit www.magnoliaoilgas.com.

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Brian Corales

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Source: Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation

FAQ

What is the dividend amount declared by Magnolia Oil & Gas for 2022?

Magnolia Oil & Gas declared a cash dividend of $0.10 per share for Class A common stock and a cash distribution of $0.10 per Class B unit.

When is the dividend payable to shareholders?

The dividend is payable on September 1, 2022, to shareholders of record as of August 12, 2022.

What is the reason for the dividend increase by Magnolia Oil & Gas?

The increase reflects ongoing confidence in the business and strong operational and financial performance.

How often will Magnolia Oil & Gas pay dividends going forward?

Magnolia will move to a quarterly dividend payment schedule instead of a semi-annual distribution.

When will Magnolia Oil & Gas announce its next dividend?

The next quarterly dividend is expected to be declared in November and paid in December.