Matador Resources Company Amends Quarterly Cash Dividend Policy to Double Quarterly Cash Dividend

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Matador Resources Company (NYSE: MTDR) has announced an amendment to its dividend policy, increasing the quarterly cash dividend to $0.10 per share, which is double the previous amount of $0.05 initiated in October 2021. This change reflects the company's strong financial performance and commitment to returning value to shareholders. The new dividend policy is expected to be implemented in the third quarter of 2022. CEO Joseph Wm. Foran expressed optimism regarding the company's operational growth and debt reduction efforts.

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• Quarterly dividend increased to $0.10 per share from $0.05.
• Indication of strong financial and operational strength.
• Commitment to reducing debt while returning value to shareholders.

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• None.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Matador Resources Company (NYSE: MTDR) (“Matador” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors amended the Company’s dividend policy pursuant to which the Company intends to pay quarterly cash dividends on its common stock of $0.10 per share, which is an increase from its prior policy of $0.05 per share initiated in October 2021. The Company anticipates that the Board will implement such amended policy in connection with the declaration of its next quarterly dividend, which is expected during the third quarter of 2022.

Joseph Wm. Foran, Matador’s Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We are pleased to announce the Board’s adoption of a new dividend policy to double our quarterly dividend again. This change in our dividend policy is a reflection of our growing financial and operational strength and our increasing resolve to reduce debt and to return value to our shareholders. We are pleased to have this opportunity to return value to shareholders while we remain committed to profitable growth of our business at a measured pace. We look forward to providing an update soon on our operations and 2022 outlook during our Annual Meeting of Shareholders later today and are truly grateful for the support and friendship of our shareholders and our continued good performance in the market.”

About Matador Resources Company

Matador is an independent energy company engaged in the exploration, development, production and acquisition of oil and natural gas resources in the United States, with an emphasis on oil and natural gas shale and other unconventional plays. Its current operations are focused primarily on the oil and liquids-rich portion of the Wolfcamp and Bone Spring plays in the Delaware Basin in Southeast New Mexico and West Texas. Matador also operates in the Eagle Ford shale play in South Texas and the Haynesville shale and Cotton Valley plays in Northwest Louisiana. Additionally, Matador conducts midstream operations, primarily through its midstream joint venture, San Mateo, in support of its exploration, development and production operations and provides natural gas processing, oil transportation services, natural gas, oil and produced water gathering services and produced water disposal services to third parties.

For more information, visit Matador Resources Company at www.matadorresources.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Mac Schmitz

Vice President – Investor Relations

investors@matadorresources.com

(972) 371-5225

Source: Matador Resources Company

FAQ

What is the new quarterly dividend amount for Matador Resources (MTDR)?

The new quarterly dividend amount for Matador Resources (MTDR) is $0.10 per share.

When will Matador Resources implement the new dividend policy?

Matador Resources intends to implement the new dividend policy during the third quarter of 2022.

What was the previous dividend amount for Matador Resources before the increase?

The previous dividend amount for Matador Resources was $0.05 per share.

What does the increase in dividend indicate about Matador Resources' performance?

The increase in dividend indicates Matador Resources' growing financial and operational strength.