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Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. (NYSE: NOG) generates a steady flow of news as it acquires and manages non-operated working and mineral interests in key U.S. oil and natural gas basins. The company’s press releases and SEC reports provide regular updates on production, acquisitions, financing and hedging activities tied to its crude petroleum and natural gas extraction focus.
On this page, readers can follow NOG news related to its positions in the Williston, Permian, Uinta and Appalachian basins, as well as its joint acquisition of upstream and midstream assets in the Utica shale of eastern Ohio with Infinity Natural Resources. Recent announcements have covered bolt-on royalty and mineral acquisitions in the Uinta Basin, numerous ground game transactions that add net acres and wells across multiple basins, and a large Ohio Utica transaction that includes both upstream properties and integrated gathering, compression and water systems.
NOG also issues frequent updates on its financial and capital structure. News items include quarterly financial and operating results, changes to annual production and capital expenditure guidance, the pricing and issuance of 7.875% senior notes due 2033, tender offers for 8.125% senior notes due 2028, and amendments to its reserves-based revolving credit facility. The company’s communications often highlight its use of commodity hedges, with detailed tables of oil, natural gas and basis derivatives.
Investors and followers of NOG can use this news feed to review earnings releases, acquisition announcements, hedging updates, dividend declarations and other company communications in one place. Regularly reviewing these items can help readers understand how NOG’s non-operated interests, acquisition activity, financing arrangements and risk management practices evolve over time.
Northern Oil and Gas (NYSE: NOG) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per share, maintaining the previous quarter's level and representing a 5% increase from the prior year. The dividend is payable on January 31, 2025, to stockholders of record as of December 30, 2024. The company announced plans to increase dividends to $0.45 per share throughout 2025, which would represent a ~10% year-over-year increase versus 2024, subject to board approval and market conditions.
Northern Oil and Gas (NOG) reported strong Q3 2024 results with record oil production of 70,913 Bbl per day, up 12% year-over-year. Total production reached 121,815 Boe per day, a 19% increase from Q3 2023. The company achieved GAAP net income of $298.4 million and generated record Free Cash Flow of $177.1 million, up 32% from Q2 2024. Capital expenditures were $198.0 million. NOG closed a joint acquisition with SM Energy Company of Uinta Basin properties from XCL Resources for $519.0 million net to NOG. The company maintained its 2024 production guidance of 120,000-124,000 Boe per day.
Northern Oil and Gas (NOG) reported strong Q3 2024 operational results with production estimated at 121.6-121.8 MBoe per day. Oil volumes reached record levels at 70,775-70,925 Bbls per day, representing 58.1-58.3% of total volumes. The company completed 9.5 wells during the quarter and increased its D&C list to 52.2 net wells. Financial highlights include $208.0-209.0 million in unrealized mark-to-market gains, $29.5-29.7 million in realized hedge gains, and shareholder returns of over $230 million year-to-date through dividends and share repurchases. NOG maintains its 2024 production and capital expenditure guidance.
Northern Oil and Gas (NYSE: NOG) has announced its schedule for the release of its third quarter 2024 financial and operating results. The company plans to issue these results on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, after the market closes. Following this, NOG will host a conference call on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. Central Time.
Interested parties can access the conference call via phone or the company's webcast. The dial-in numbers are provided, along with a conference ID. A replay of the call will be available through November 20, 2024, with separate dial-in numbers for domestic and international callers. Additionally, an archive of the conference call webcast will be accessible on NOG's website until November 6, 2025.
Northern Oil and Gas (NYSE: NOG) has closed its acquisition of Uinta Basin assets from XCL Resources and Altamont Energy on October 1, 2024. The deal provides NOG with over a decade of Tier 1 inventory across approximately 15,800 net acres, including 116 net underwritten undeveloped locations and additional exploration potential. NOG partnered with SM Energy in the acquisition, with SM becoming the operator of most assets. The companies have entered into cooperation and long-term joint development agreements. NOG paid $511.2 million in cash at closing, partly funded by a $25.5 million deposit made in June 2024. The transaction remains subject to post-closing settlements.
Northern Oil and Gas (NYSE: NOG) has successfully closed its previously announced acquisition of Delaware Basin assets from Point Energy Partners, a Vortus Investments company, on September 20, 2024. The acquisition, jointly made with Vital Energy, Inc., involved NOG paying $205.0 million in cash at closing, which includes a $22.0 million deposit paid in July 2024. Vital Energy will become the operator of substantially all the acquired assets.
As part of the transaction, NOG and Vital have entered into cooperation and joint operating agreements, which include a multi-year development plan for the Point assets. The closing settlement is subject to post-closing settlements between the parties and reflects preliminary and customary purchase price adjustments.
Point Energy Partners II has completed its $1.1 billion all-cash sale of assets to Vital Energy (NYSE: VTLE) and Northern Oil and Gas (NYSE: NOG). The company, backed by Vortus Investments Advisors, has achieved remarkable growth, increasing production from 300 net boepd to over 40,000 net boepd in six years. Point Energy's success is attributed to innovative practices, including the implementation of 15,000-foot laterals and advanced completion designs in the Delaware Basin.
The company has set industry standards by developing 1st Bone Spring and Wolfcamp C targets, while also building complementary midstream and mineral assets. CEO Bryan Moody and Senior Partner John Sabia credited their team's dedication and the support of financial partners for navigating commodity price cycles and achieving a positive exit. Vortus Co-Founders praised the leadership's military background as a key factor in building a scalable operation.
Northern Oil and Gas (NYSE: NOG) has exercised its option to acquire a 20% undivided stake in Altamont Assets for $17.5 million in cash, expanding its Uinta Basin footprint. The acquisition adds ~6,500 net acres primarily in Duchesne and Uintah Counties, Utah, increasing NOG's total Uinta net acreage to ~15,800 with ~116 net underwritten undeveloped locations. The deal, expected to close in early Q4 2024, will be funded through cash flow from operations, cash on hand, and borrowings. This transaction grows NOG's estimated Uinta inventory by nearly 20% and provides significant future exploration potential.
Northern Oil and Gas (NOG) has announced an 11% increase in its quarterly cash dividend, raising it to $0.42 per share. This represents a 5% sequential rise from the previous quarter. The dividend is payable on October 31, 2024, to shareholders of record as of September 27, 2024.
The company's dividend policy is reviewed annually during the first fiscal quarter, but interim modifications may occur due to changes in commodity prices or significant corporate events.
CEO Nick O'Grady expressed pride in achieving double-digit dividend growth amidst volatile commodity prices. CFO Chad Allen highlighted that the company aims to deliver incremental growth in cash returns to investors, noting that this mid-year increase is ahead of schedule.
Northern Oil and Gas (NYSE: NOG) reported strong Q2 2024 results, with record quarterly production of 123,342 Boe per day, up 36% year-over-year. The company achieved GAAP net income of $138.6 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $413.1 million. NOG generated $133.7 million in Free Cash Flow and repurchased 895,076 shares at an average price of $38.96. The company announced two joint acquisitions: $510 million for Uinta Basin properties and $220 million for Delaware Basin properties. NOG's Board approved a new $150 million share repurchase authorization and management recommended a 5% increase to the quarterly dividend. The company updated its 2024 guidance, increasing production estimates to 120,000-124,000 Boe per day and capital expenditures to $890-$970 million.