Ring Energy Announces Second Quarter 2024 Results, Provides Guidance for Third Quarter and Updates Full Year 2024 Outlook
Ring Energy reported strong Q2 2024 results and improved guidance for Q3 and full year 2024. Key highlights include:
- Record sales of 19,786 Boe/d (69% oil), up 4% from Q1
- Net income of $22.4 million ($0.11 per diluted share)
- Record Adjusted EBITDA of $66.4 million, up 7% from Q1
- Record Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $21.4 million
- Reduced debt by $15 million during Q2
- Increased full year 2024 oil production guidance by 4% at midpoint
- Lowered full year capital spending guidance by 3% at midpoint
The company remains focused on maximizing cash flow and further debt reduction in 2024. Improved efficiencies and lower costs contributed to better-than-expected results in the first half of the year.
Ring Energy ha riportato risultati solidi per il secondo trimestre del 2024 e ha migliorato le previsioni per il terzo trimestre e per l'intero anno 2024. Le principali evidenze includono:
- Vendite record di 19.786 Boe/d (69% petrolio), in aumento del 4% rispetto al primo trimestre
- Utile netto di 22,4 milioni di dollari (0,11 dollari per azione diluita)
- EBITDA rettificato record di 66,4 milioni di dollari, in aumento del 7% rispetto al primo trimestre
- Flusso di cassa disponibile rettificato record di 21,4 milioni di dollari
- Riduzione del debito di 15 milioni di dollari durante il secondo trimestre
- Aumento della guida sulla produzione di petrolio per l'intero anno 2024 del 4% a metà intervallo
- Riduzione della guida sulla spesa in conto capitale per l'intero anno del 3% a metà intervallo
L'azienda rimane concentrata sulla massimizzazione del flusso di cassa e su una ulteriore riduzione del debito nel 2024. Le migliorate efficienze e i costi inferiori hanno contribuito a risultati migliori del previsto nella prima metà dell'anno.
Ring Energy informó sobre resultados sólidos para el segundo trimestre de 2024 y mejoró las proyecciones para el tercer trimestre y para todo el año 2024. Los aspectos más destacados incluyen:
- Ventas récord de 19,786 Boe/d (69% petróleo), un aumento del 4% con respecto al primer trimestre
- Ingreso neto de 22.4 millones de dólares (0.11 dólares por acción diluida)
- EBITDA ajustado récord de 66.4 millones de dólares, un incremento del 7% respecto al primer trimestre
- Flujo de caja libre ajustado récord de 21.4 millones de dólares
- Reducción de la deuda en 15 millones de dólares durante el segundo trimestre
- Aumento de la proyección de producción de petróleo para todo el año 2024 del 4% en el punto medio
- Reducción de la proyección de gastos de capital para todo el año del 3% en el punto medio
La empresa sigue enfocada en maximizar el flujo de efectivo y reducir aún más la deuda en 2024. Las mejoras en las eficiencias y la reducción de costos contribuyeron a resultados mejores de lo esperado en la primera mitad del año.
링 에너지(Ring Energy)는 2024년 2분기 결과가 강력하며, 3분기 및 2024년 전체 연도에 대한 가이던스를 개선했다고 보고했습니다. 주요 하이라이트는 다음과 같습니다:
- 19,786 Boe/d(69% 원유)의 기록적인 판매, 1분기 대비 4% 증가
- 순이익 2,240만 달러(희석 주당 0.11달러)
- 1분기 대비 7% 증가한 6,640만 달러의 기록적인 조정 EBITDA
- 조정 자유현금흐름에서 2,140만 달러의 기록 경신
- 2분기 동안 1,500만 달러의 부채 감소
- 중간값 기준으로 2024년 전체 연도 원유 생산 가이던스를 4% 상향 조정
- 중간값 기준으로 2024년 전체 연도 자본 지출 가이던스를 3% 하향 조정
회사는 2024년 현금 흐름 극대화 및 추가 부채 감축에 계속 집중하고 있습니다. 효율성 향상과 비용 절감이 올 초반 예상보다 나은 결과에 기여했습니다.
Ring Energy a annoncé des résultats solides pour le deuxième trimestre 2024 et a amélioré ses prévisions pour le troisième trimestre et l'ensemble de l'année 2024. Les principaux points forts incluent:
- Ventes record de 19 786 Boe/j (69 % de pétrole), en hausse de 4 % par rapport au premier trimestre
- Résultat net de 22,4 millions de dollars (0,11 dollar par action diluée)
- EBITDA ajusté record de 66,4 millions de dollars, en hausse de 7 % par rapport au premier trimestre
- Flux de trésorerie libre ajusté record de 21,4 millions de dollars
- Réduction de la dette de 15 millions de dollars au cours du deuxième trimestre
- Augmentation des prévisions de production de pétrole pour l'ensemble de l'année 2024 de 4 % au point médian
- Réduction des prévisions de dépenses d'investissement pour l'ensemble de l'année de 3 % au point médian
L'entreprise reste concentrée sur la maximisation des flux de trésorerie et sur une réduction supplémentaire de la dette en 2024. L'amélioration de l'efficacité et la baisse des coûts ont contribué à des résultats meilleurs que prévu au cours de la première moitié de l'année.
Ring Energy hat starke Ergebnisse für das zweite Quartal 2024 gemeldet und die Prognosen für das dritte Quartal sowie für das gesamte Jahr 2024 verbessert. Die wichtigsten Highlights umfassen:
- Rekordverkäufe von 19.786 Boe/d (69% Öl), ein Anstieg von 4% im Vergleich zum ersten Quartal
- Nettogewinn von 22,4 Millionen Dollar (0,11 Dollar pro verwässerter Aktie)
- Rekord-EBITDA von 66,4 Millionen Dollar, ein Anstieg von 7% im Vergleich zum ersten Quartal
- Rekordfreie Cashflows von 21,4 Millionen Dollar
- Reduktion der Schulden um 15 Millionen Dollar im zweiten Quartal
- Anhebung der Produktionsprognose für Öl für das gesamte Jahr 2024 um 4% in der Mitte der Bandbreite
- Senkung der Prognose für die Investitionsausgaben im gesamten Jahr um 3% in der Mitte der Bandbreite
Das Unternehmen konzentriert sich weiterhin auf die Maximierung des Cashflows und die weitere Reduzierung von Schulden im Jahr 2024. Verbesserte Effizienz und niedrigere Kosten trugen zu besseren als erwarteten Ergebnissen in der ersten Hälfte des Jahres bei.
- Record sales volumes of 19,786 Boe/d, up 4% from Q1
- Record Adjusted EBITDA of $66.4 million, up 7% from Q1
- Record Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $21.4 million
- Reduced debt by $15 million during Q2
- Increased full year 2024 oil production guidance by 4% at midpoint
- Lowered full year capital spending guidance by 3% at midpoint
- LOE of $10.72 per Boe, below low end of guidance
- Net income decreased 22% year-over-year from $28.8 million in Q2 2023 to $22.4 million in Q2 2024
- Recorded a net loss of $1.8 million on commodity derivative contracts in Q2 2024
Insights
Ring Energy's Q2 2024 results demonstrate strong operational and financial performance. Key highlights include:
- Record production of 19,786 Boe/d, up 4% from Q1
- Net income of
$22.4 million ($0.11 per diluted share) - Record Adjusted EBITDA of
$66.4 million , up 7% from Q1 - Record Adjusted Free Cash Flow of
$21.4 million $15 million debt reduction
The company's focus on maximizing cash flow and reducing debt is yielding results. With improved guidance for H2 2024, including higher production and lower costs, Ring Energy appears well-positioned for continued strong performance, assuming oil prices remain stable.
Ring Energy's operational efficiency is impressive. They've managed to increase production while reducing costs, a challenging feat in the oil industry. The company's success in the Central Basin Platform, with 11 new wells (5 horizontal, 6 vertical) coming online, showcases their operational expertise.
The reduction in LOE to
However, investors should note the natural gas pricing challenges due to takeaway constraints. While this issue may be alleviated by year-end with new pipeline capacity, it's a factor to watch in the near term.
Ring Energy's market position appears to be strengthening. The company's ability to generate record free cash flow while maintaining a disciplined capital program is likely to be viewed favorably by investors. The
The company's hedging strategy seems prudent, with approximately
Ring Energy's focus on debt reduction and maintaining financial flexibility is commendable. The reduction in leverage ratio to 1.59x and increased liquidity to
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Aug. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ring Energy, Inc. (NYSE American: REI) (“Ring” or the “Company”) today reported operational and financial results for second quarter 2024 and provided an improved outlook for the third quarter and full year.
Second Quarter 2024 Highlights
- Produced sales of 13,623 barrels of oil per day (“Bo/d”), representing a
2% increase over the first quarter of 2024; - Sold record total volumes of 19,786 barrels of oil equivalent per day (“Boe/d”) (
69% oil), which was4% higher than the first quarter; - Reported net income of
$22.4 million , or$0.11 per diluted share, and Adjusted Net Income1 of$23.4 million , or$0.12 per diluted share; - Recorded Lease Operating Expense (“LOE”) of
$10.72 per Boe, which was below the low end of guidance; - Increased Cash Operating Margin1 to
$32.97 per Boe, reflecting a7% increase over the first quarter and contributing to9% growth year-to-date from 2023; - Achieved record Adjusted EBITDA1 of
$66.4 million — up7% from the first quarter and15% year-to-date; - Incurred capital expenditures of
$35.4 million , which was below the low end of guidance; - Successfully drilled and completed 11 producing wells (guidance was 9 to 11 wells) during the second quarter of which five wells came online late in the period;
- Generated record Adjusted Free Cash Flow of
$21.4 million during the quarter and$37.0 million year-to-date — representing a60% increase for the first six months. The Company has remained cash flow positive for 19 consecutive quarters; - Ended the period with
$407.0 million in outstanding borrowings on the Company’s credit facility, reflecting a paydown of$15.0 million during the quarter and$48.0 million since closing the Founders Acquisition in August 2023; - Increased liquidity to
$194.1 million and lowered the Leverage Ratio2 to 1.59x as of June 30, 2024; and - Provided guidance for higher sales volumes, lower operating expenses and lower capital spending for the third quarter and full year.
Mr. Paul D. McKinney, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “The second quarter marked another successful period for the Company reaching a number of key milestones as part of our proven strategy focused on maximizing cash flow generation. This included record production, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Free Cash Flow that led to a
Mr. McKinney concluded, “For second half 2024, we remain focused on maximizing cash flow to further improve our balance sheet. The success of our disciplined capital spending program in the first half bodes well for the remainder of 2024, and we will continue to execute our plan to organically maintain or slightly grow oil production. Our updated full year guidance reflects a
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1 A non-GAAP financial measure; see the “Non-GAAP Information” section in this release for more information including reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP measures.
2 Refer to the “Non-GAAP Information” section in this release for calculation of the Leverage Ratio.
Summary Results
| Quarter to Date | Year to Date | |||||||||||||||
| Q2 2024 | Q1 2024 | Q2 2024 to Q1 2024 % Change | Q2 2023 | Q2 2024 to Q2 2023 % Change | YTD 2024 | YTD 2023 | YTD % Change | |||||||||
| Average Daily Sales Volumes (Boe/d) | 19,786 | 19,034 | 4 | % | 17,271 | 15 | % | 19,410 | 17,779 | 9 | % | |||||
| Crude Oil (Bo/d) | 13,623 | 13,394 | 2 | % | 11,861 | 15 | % | 13,509 | 12,259 | 10 | % | |||||
| Net Sales (MBoe) | 1,800.6 | 1,732.1 | 4 | % | 1,571.7 | 15 | % | 3,532.6 | 3,218.0 | 10 | % | |||||
| Realized Price - All Products ($/Boe) | $ | 55.06 | $ | 54.56 | 1 | % | $ | 50.49 | 9 | % | $ | 54.82 | $ | 52.03 | 5 | % |
| Realized Price - Crude Oil ($/Bo) | $ | 80.09 | $ | 75.72 | 6 | % | $ | 72.30 | 11 | % | $ | 77.93 | $ | 72.85 | 7 | % |
| Revenues ($MM) | $ | 99.1 | $ | 94.5 | 5 | % | $ | 79.3 | 25 | % | $ | 193.6 | $ | 167.4 | 16 | % |
| Net Income ($MM) | $ | 22.4 | $ | 5.5 | 306 | % | $ | 28.8 | (22 | )% | $ | 27.9 | $ | 61.5 | (55 | )% |
| Adjusted Net Income ($MM) | $ | 23.4 | $ | 20.3 | 15 | % | $ | 28.0 | (16 | )% | $ | 43.8 | $ | 53.0 | (17 | )% |
| Adjusted EBITDA ($MM) | $ | 66.4 | $ | 62.0 | 7 | % | $ | 53.5 | 24 | % | $ | 128.4 | $ | 112.0 | 15 | % |
| Capital Expenditures ($MM) | $ | 35.4 | $ | 36.3 | (2 | )% | $ | 31.6 | 12 | % | $ | 71.6 | $ | 70.5 | 2 | % |
| Adjusted Free Cash Flow ($MM) | $ | 21.4 | $ | 15.6 | 38 | % | $ | 12.6 | 70 | % | $ | 37.0 | $ | 23.1 | 60 | % |
Financial Overview: For the second quarter of 2024, the Company reported net income of
Adjusted EBITDA was a record
Adjusted Free Cash Flow for the second quarter of 2024 was a record
Adjusted Cash Flow from Operations was a record
Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Free Cash Flow, Adjusted Cash Flow from Operations, and Cash Operating Margin are non-GAAP financial measures, which are described in more detail and reconciled to the most comparable GAAP measures, in the tables shown later in this release under “Non-GAAP Financial Information.”
Sales Volumes, Prices and Revenues: Sales volumes for the second quarter of 2024 were 19,786 Boe/d (
For the second quarter of 2024, the Company realized an average sales price of
Revenues were
Lease Operating Expense (“LOE”): LOE, which includes expensed workovers and facilities maintenance, was
Gathering, Transportation and Processing (“GTP”) Costs: As previously disclosed, due to a contractual change effective May 1, 2022, the Company no longer maintains ownership and control of natural gas through processing for the majority of gas produced. As a result, the majority of GTP costs are now reflected as a reduction to the natural gas sales price and not as an expense item. There does remain one contract in place with a natural gas processing entity where the point of control of gas dictates requiring the fees to be recorded as an expense.
Ad Valorem Taxes: Ad valorem taxes were
Production Taxes: Production taxes were
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (“DD&A”) and Asset Retirement Obligation Accretion: DD&A was
General and Administrative Expenses (“G&A”): G&A was
Interest Expense: Interest expense was
Derivative (Loss) Gain: In the second quarter of 2024, Ring recorded a net loss of
A summary listing of the Company’s outstanding derivative positions at June 30, 2024 is included in the tables shown later in this release.
For the remainder (July through December) of 2024, the Company has approximately 1.2 million barrels of oil (approximately
Income Tax: The Company recorded a non-cash income tax provision of
Balance Sheet and Liquidity: Total liquidity (defined as cash and cash equivalents plus borrowing base availability under the Company’s credit facility) at June 30, 2024 was
Capital Expenditures: During the second quarter of 2024, capital expenditures were
Contributing to lower than expected actual capital spending levels for the first half of 2024 was increased well completion efficiencies, improved logistics for certain drilling activities, and lower costs due to an improved macro environment for drilling and completion services for Ring’s wells. The impact of these factors is reflected in the Company’s updated full year 2024 guidance, including Ring’s outlook for the second half of 2024.
| Quarter | Area | Wells Drilled | Wells Completed | |||
| 1Q 2024 | Northwest Shelf (Horizontal) | 2 | 2 | |||
| Central Basin Platform (Horizontal) | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Central Basin Platform (Vertical) | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Total (1) | 11 | 11 | ||||
| 2Q 2024 | Northwest Shelf (Horizontal) | — | — | |||
| Central Basin Platform (Horizontal) | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Central Basin Platform (Vertical) | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Total | 11 | 11 |
(1) First quarter total does not include the SWD well drilled and completed in the Central Basin Platform.
Full Year and Third Quarter 2024 Sales Volumes, Capital Investment and Operating Expense Guidance
The Company commenced its 2024 development program with two rigs (one Hz and one vertical) focused on slightly growing oil sales volumes and maintaining year-over-year Boe sales. Ring’s year-to-date performance has led to greater year-over-year Boe and oil sales volumes growth than originally planned.
For full year 2024, Ring now expects total capital spending of
All projects and estimates are based on assumed WTI oil prices of
Based on the
75% for drilling, completion, and related infrastructure;17% for recompletions and capital workovers;5% for ESG improvements (environmental and emission reducing upgrades); and3% for land, non-operated capital, and other.
The Company is increasing its full year 2024 oil sales volumes guidance to between 13,200 and 13,800 Bo/d versus 12,600 to 13,300 Bo/d previously, which reflects a
The Company remains focused on maximizing Adjusted Free Cash Flow. All 2024 planned capital expenditures will be fully funded by cash on hand and cash from operations, and excess Adjusted Free Cash Flow is targeted for further debt reduction.
For the third quarter of 2024, Ring is providing guidance for increased sales volumes, and lower capital spending and operating expense. Ring expects third quarter 2024 sales volumes of 13,200 to 13,800 Bo/d and 19,000 to 19,800 Boe/d (
The Company is targeting total capital expenditures in third quarter 2024 of
Ring now expects LOE of
The guidance in the table below represents the Company's current good faith estimate of the range of likely future results. Guidance could be affected by the factors discussed below in the "Safe Harbor Statement" section.
| Q3 | FY | |
| 2024 | 2024 | |
| Sales Volumes: | ||
| Total Oil (Bo/d) | 13,200 - 13,800 | 13,200 - 13,800 |
| Mid Point (Bo/d) | 13,500 | 13,500 |
| Total (Boe/d) | 19,000 - 19,800 | 19,000 - 19,800 |
| Mid Point (Boe/d) | 19,400 | 19,400 |
| Oil (%) | ||
| NGLs (%) | ||
| Gas (%) | ||
| Capital Program: | ||
| Capital spending(1) (millions) | ||
| Mid Point (millions) | $40 | $151 |
| New Hz wells drilled | 7 - 8 | 19 - 23 |
| New Vertical wells drilled | 6 - 7 | 22 - 25 |
| Wells completed and online | 11 - 12 | 41 - 48 |
| Operating Expenses: | ||
| LOE (per Boe) | ||
| Mid Point (per Boe) |
(1) In addition to Company-directed drilling and completion activities, the capital spending outlook includes funds for targeted well recompletions, capital workovers, infrastructure upgrades, and well reactivations. Also included is anticipated spending for leasing acreage; and non-operated drilling, completion, and capital workovers.
Conference Call Information
Ring will hold a conference call on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET (11 a.m. CT) to discuss its second quarter 2024 operational and financial results. An updated investor presentation will be posted to the Company’s website prior to the conference call.
To participate in the conference call, interested parties should dial 833-953-2433 at least five minutes before the call is to begin. Please reference the “Ring Energy Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call”. International callers may participate by dialing 412-317-5762. The call will also be webcast and available on Ring’s website at www.ringenergy.com under “Investors” on the “News & Events” page. An audio replay will also be available on the Company’s website following the call.
About Ring Energy, Inc.
Ring Energy, Inc. is an oil and gas exploration, development, and production company with current operations focused on the development of its Permian Basin assets. For additional information, please visit www.ringenergy.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This release contains 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. Forward-looking statements involve a wide variety of risks and uncertainties, and include, without limitation, statements with respect to the Company’s strategy and prospects. The forward-looking statements include statements about the expected future reserves, production, financial position, business strategy, revenues, earnings, costs, capital expenditures and debt levels of the Company, and plans and objectives of management for future operations. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and analyses made by Ring and its management in light of their experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors appropriate under the circumstances. However, whether actual results and developments will conform to expectations is subject to a number of material risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to: declines in oil, natural gas liquids or natural gas prices; the level of success in exploration, development and production activities; adverse weather conditions that may negatively impact development or production activities particularly in the winter; the timing of exploration and development expenditures; inaccuracies of reserve estimates or assumptions underlying them; revisions to reserve estimates as a result of changes in commodity prices; impacts to financial statements as a result of impairment write-downs; risks related to level of indebtedness and periodic redeterminations of the borrowing base and interest rates under the Company’s credit facility; Ring’s ability to generate sufficient cash flows from operations to meet the internally funded portion of its capital expenditures budget; the impacts of hedging on results of operations; and Ring’s ability to replace oil and natural gas reserves. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties which are disclosed in the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, and its other filings. Ring undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
Contact Information
Al Petrie Advisors
Al Petrie, Senior Partner
Phone: 281-975-2146 Email: apetrie@ringenergy.com
| RING ENERGY, INC. Condensed Statements of Operations (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
| June 30, | March 31, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| Oil, Natural Gas, and Natural Gas Liquids Revenues | $ | 99,139,349 | $ | 94,503,136 | $ | 79,348,573 | $ | 193,642,485 | $ | 167,431,485 | |||||||||
| Costs and Operating Expenses | |||||||||||||||||||
| Lease operating expenses | 19,309,017 | 18,360,434 | 15,938,106 | 37,669,451 | 33,410,797 | ||||||||||||||
| Gathering, transportation and processing costs | 107,629 | 166,054 | (1,632 | ) | 273,683 | (2,455 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Ad valorem taxes | 1,337,276 | 2,145,631 | 1,670,343 | 3,482,907 | 3,340,956 | ||||||||||||||
| Oil and natural gas production taxes | 3,627,264 | 4,428,303 | 4,012,139 | 8,055,567 | 8,420,279 | ||||||||||||||
| Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 24,699,421 | 23,792,450 | 20,792,932 | 48,491,871 | 42,064,603 | ||||||||||||||
| Asset retirement obligation accretion | 352,184 | 350,834 | 353,878 | 703,018 | 719,725 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating lease expense | 175,090 | 175,091 | 115,353 | 350,181 | 228,491 | ||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expense | 7,713,534 | 7,469,222 | 6,810,243 | 15,182,756 | 13,940,382 | ||||||||||||||
| Total Costs and Operating Expenses | 57,321,415 | 56,888,019 | 49,691,362 | 114,209,434 | 102,122,778 | ||||||||||||||
| Income from Operations | 41,817,934 | 37,615,117 | 29,657,211 | 79,433,051 | 65,308,707 | ||||||||||||||
| Other Income (Expense) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | 144,933 | 78,544 | 79,745 | 223,477 | 79,745 | ||||||||||||||
| Interest (expense) | (10,946,127 | ) | (11,498,944 | ) | (10,550,807 | ) | (22,445,071 | ) | (20,941,086 | ) | |||||||||
| Gain (loss) on derivative contracts | (1,828,599 | ) | (19,014,495 | ) | 3,264,660 | (20,843,094 | ) | 12,739,565 | |||||||||||
| Gain (loss) on disposal of assets | 51,338 | 38,355 | (132,109 | ) | 89,693 | (132,109 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Other income | — | 25,686 | 116,610 | 25,686 | 126,210 | ||||||||||||||
| Net Other Income (Expense) | (12,578,455 | ) | (30,370,854 | ) | (7,221,901 | ) | (42,949,309 | ) | (8,127,675 | ) | |||||||||
| Income Before Benefit from (Provision for) Income Taxes | 29,239,479 | 7,244,263 | 22,435,310 | 36,483,742 | 57,181,032 | ||||||||||||||
| Benefit from (Provision for) Income Taxes | (6,820,485 | ) | (1,728,886 | ) | 6,356,295 | (8,549,371 | ) | 4,326,352 | |||||||||||
| Net Income | $ | 22,418,994 | $ | 5,515,377 | $ | 28,791,605 | $ | 27,934,371 | $ | 61,507,384 | |||||||||
| Basic Earnings per Share | $ | 0.11 | $ | 0.03 | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.14 | $ | 0.33 | |||||||||
| Diluted Earnings per Share | $ | 0.11 | $ | 0.03 | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.14 | $ | 0.32 | |||||||||
| Basic Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding | 197,976,721 | 197,389,782 | 193,077,859 | 197,684,638 | 185,545,775 | ||||||||||||||
| Diluted Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding | 200,428,813 | 199,305,150 | 195,866,533 | 199,845,512 | 193,023,966 | ||||||||||||||
| RING ENERGY, INC. Condensed Operating Data (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
| June 30, | March 31, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| Net sales volumes: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Oil (Bbls) | 1,239,731 | 1,218,837 | 1,079,379 | 2,458,568 | 2,218,792 | ||||||||||||||
| Natural gas (Mcf) | 1,538,347 | 1,496,507 | 1,557,545 | 3,034,854 | 3,158,952 | ||||||||||||||
| Natural gas liquids (Bbls) | 304,448 | 263,802 | 232,698 | 568,250 | 472,690 | ||||||||||||||
| Total oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids (Boe)(1) | 1,800,570 | 1,732,057 | 1,571,668 | 3,532,627 | 3,217,974 | ||||||||||||||
| % Oil | 69 | % | 70 | % | 69 | % | 70 | % | 69 | % | |||||||||
| % Natural Gas | 14 | % | 15 | % | 16 | % | 14 | % | 16 | % | |||||||||
| % Natural Gas Liquids | 17 | % | 15 | % | 15 | % | 16 | % | 15 | % | |||||||||
| Average daily sales volumes: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Oil (Bbls/d) | 13,623 | 13,394 | 11,861 | 13,509 | 12,259 | ||||||||||||||
| Natural gas (Mcf/d) | 16,905 | 16,445 | 17,116 | 16,675 | 17,453 | ||||||||||||||
| Natural gas liquids (Bbls/d) | 3,346 | 2,899 | 2,557 | 3,122 | 2,612 | ||||||||||||||
| Average daily equivalent sales (Boe/d) | 19,786 | 19,034 | 17,271 | 19,410 | 17,779 | ||||||||||||||
| Average realized sales prices: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Oil ($/Bbl) | $ | 80.09 | $ | 75.72 | $ | 72.30 | $ | 77.93 | $ | 72.85 | |||||||||
| Natural gas ($/Mcf) | (1.93 | ) | (0.55 | ) | (0.71 | ) | (1.25 | ) | (0.01 | ) | |||||||||
| Natural gas liquids ($/Bbls) | 9.27 | 11.47 | 10.35 | 10.29 | 12.35 | ||||||||||||||
| Barrel of oil equivalent ($/Boe) | $ | 55.06 | $ | 54.56 | $ | 50.49 | $ | 54.82 | $ | 52.03 | |||||||||
| Average costs and expenses per Boe ($/Boe): | |||||||||||||||||||
| Lease operating expenses | $ | 10.72 | $ | 10.60 | $ | 10.14 | $ | 10.66 | $ | 10.38 | |||||||||
| Gathering, transportation and processing costs | 0.06 | 0.10 | — | 0.08 | — | ||||||||||||||
| Ad valorem taxes | 0.74 | 1.24 | 1.06 | 0.99 | 1.04 | ||||||||||||||
| Oil and natural gas production taxes | 2.01 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.28 | 2.62 | ||||||||||||||
| Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 13.72 | 13.74 | 13.23 | 13.73 | 13.07 | ||||||||||||||
| Asset retirement obligation accretion | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.23 | 0.20 | 0.22 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating lease expense | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.07 | 0.10 | 0.07 | ||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expense (including share-based compensation) | 4.28 | 4.31 | 4.33 | 4.30 | 4.33 | ||||||||||||||
| G&A (excluding share-based compensation) | 3.13 | 3.32 | 2.89 | 3.22 | 3.03 | ||||||||||||||
| G&A (excluding share-based compensation and transaction costs) | 3.13 | 3.32 | 2.75 | 3.22 | 2.96 | ||||||||||||||
(1) Boe is determined using the ratio of six Mcf of natural gas to one Bbl of oil (totals may not compute due to rounding.) The conversion ratio does not assume price equivalency and the price on an equivalent basis for oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids may differ significantly.
| RING ENERGY, INC. Condensed Balance Sheets (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| June 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current Assets | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,178,812 | $ | 296,384 | ||||
| Accounts receivable | 41,578,158 | 38,965,002 | ||||||
| Joint interest billing receivables, net | 1,698,453 | 2,422,274 | ||||||
| Derivative assets | 3,369,762 | 6,215,374 | ||||||
| Inventory | 5,776,398 | 6,136,935 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 2,622,425 | 1,874,850 | ||||||
| Total Current Assets | 56,224,008 | 55,910,819 | ||||||
| Properties and Equipment | ||||||||
| Oil and natural gas properties, full cost method | 1,735,534,624 | 1,663,548,249 | ||||||
| Financing lease asset subject to depreciation | 4,192,099 | 3,896,316 | ||||||
| Fixed assets subject to depreciation | 3,355,968 | 3,228,793 | ||||||
| Total Properties and Equipment | 1,743,082,691 | 1,670,673,358 | ||||||
| Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization | (425,424,564 | ) | (377,252,572 | ) | ||||
| Net Properties and Equipment | 1,317,658,127 | 1,293,420,786 | ||||||
| Operating lease asset | 2,206,218 | 2,499,592 | ||||||
| Derivative assets | 3,032,562 | 11,634,714 | ||||||
| Deferred financing costs | 10,632,970 | 13,030,481 | ||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 1,389,753,885 | $ | 1,376,496,392 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
| Current Liabilities | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 90,014,041 | $ | 104,064,124 | ||||
| Income tax liability | 182,805 | — | ||||||
| Financing lease liability | 948,283 | 956,254 | ||||||
| Operating lease liability | 622,694 | 568,176 | ||||||
| Derivative liabilities | 18,114,594 | 7,520,336 | ||||||
| Notes payable | 1,355,795 | 533,734 | ||||||
| Asset retirement obligations | 165,720 | 165,642 | ||||||
| Total Current Liabilities | 111,403,932 | 113,808,266 | ||||||
| Non-current Liabilities | ||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 16,846,398 | 8,552,045 | ||||||
| Revolving line of credit | 407,000,000 | 425,000,000 | ||||||
| Financing lease liability, less current portion | 685,471 | 906,330 | ||||||
| Operating lease liability, less current portion | 1,736,051 | 2,054,041 | ||||||
| Derivative liabilities | 6,255,428 | 11,510,368 | ||||||
| Asset retirement obligations | 28,409,700 | 28,082,442 | ||||||
| Total Liabilities | 572,336,980 | 589,913,492 | ||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
| Stockholders' Equity | ||||||||
| Preferred stock - | — | — | ||||||
| Common stock - | 198,166 | 196,837 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 798,732,980 | 795,834,675 | ||||||
| Retained earnings (Accumulated deficit) | 18,485,759 | (9,448,612 | ) | |||||
| Total Stockholders’ Equity | 817,416,905 | 786,582,900 | ||||||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $ | 1,389,753,885 | $ | 1,376,496,392 | ||||
| RING ENERGY, INC. Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
| June 30, | March 31, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| Cash Flows From Operating Activities | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 22,418,994 | $ | 5,515,377 | $ | 28,791,605 | $ | 27,934,371 | $ | 61,507,384 | |||||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 24,699,421 | 23,792,450 | 20,792,932 | 48,491,871 | 42,064,603 | ||||||||||||||
| Asset retirement obligation accretion | 352,184 | 350,834 | 353,878 | 703,018 | 719,725 | ||||||||||||||
| Amortization of deferred financing costs | 1,221,608 | 1,221,607 | 1,220,385 | 2,443,215 | 2,440,769 | ||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation | 2,077,778 | 1,723,832 | 2,260,312 | 3,801,610 | 4,204,008 | ||||||||||||||
| Bad debt expense | 14,937 | 163,840 | 19,315 | 178,777 | 22,209 | ||||||||||||||
| (Gain) loss on disposal of assets | (89,693 | ) | — | — | (89,693 | ) | — | ||||||||||||
| Deferred income tax expense (benefit) | 6,621,128 | 1,585,445 | (6,548,363 | ) | 8,206,573 | (4,575,710 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Excess tax expense (benefit) related to share-based compensation | 46,972 | 40,808 | 150,877 | 87,780 | 150,877 | ||||||||||||||
| (Gain) loss on derivative contracts | 1,828,599 | 19,014,495 | (3,264,660 | ) | 20,843,094 | (12,739,565 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Cash received (paid) for derivative settlements, net | (2,594,497 | ) | (1,461,515 | ) | 179,595 | (4,056,012 | ) | (478,930 | ) | ||||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Accounts receivable | 2,955,975 | (5,240,487 | ) | 5,320,051 | (2,284,512 | ) | 8,748,338 | ||||||||||||
| Inventory | 189,121 | 171,416 | 1,480,824 | 360,537 | 1,923,422 | ||||||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | (1,251,279 | ) | 503,704 | (1,489,612 | ) | (747,575 | ) | (959,678 | ) | ||||||||||
| Accounts payable | (7,712,355 | ) | (1,601,276 | ) | (5,471,391 | ) | (9,313,631 | ) | (15,061,289 | ) | |||||||||
| Settlement of asset retirement obligation | (160,963 | ) | (591,361 | ) | (429,567 | ) | (752,324 | ) | (919,886 | ) | |||||||||
| Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | 50,617,930 | 45,189,169 | 43,366,181 | 95,807,099 | 87,046,277 | ||||||||||||||
| Cash Flows From Investing Activities | |||||||||||||||||||
| Payments for the Stronghold Acquisition | — | — | — | — | (18,511,170 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Payments to purchase oil and natural gas properties | (147,004 | ) | (475,858 | ) | (819,644 | ) | (622,862 | ) | (878,743 | ) | |||||||||
| Payments to develop oil and natural gas properties | (36,554,719 | ) | (38,904,808 | ) | (35,611,915 | ) | (75,459,527 | ) | (72,551,222 | ) | |||||||||
| Payments to acquire or improve fixed assets subject to depreciation | (26,649 | ) | (124,937 | ) | (11,324 | ) | (151,586 | ) | (25,894 | ) | |||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of fixed assets subject to depreciation | 10,605 | — | 332,230 | 10,605 | 332,230 | ||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from divestiture of equipment for oil and natural gas properties | — | — | — | — | 54,558 | ||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of Delaware properties | — | — | 7,992,917 | — | 7,992,917 | ||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of New Mexico properties | (144,398 | ) | — | — | (144,398 | ) | — | ||||||||||||
| Net Cash Used in Investing Activities | (36,862,165 | ) | (39,505,603 | ) | (28,117,736 | ) | (76,367,768 | ) | (83,587,324 | ) | |||||||||
| Cash Flows From Financing Activities | |||||||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from revolving line of credit | 29,500,000 | 51,500,000 | 28,500,000 | 81,000,000 | 84,500,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Payments on revolving line of credit | (44,500,000 | ) | (54,500,000 | ) | (53,500,000 | ) | (99,000,000 | ) | (102,500,000 | ) | |||||||||
| Proceeds from issuance of common stock from warrant exercises | — | — | 8,687,655 | — | 12,301,596 | ||||||||||||||
| Payments for taxes withheld on vested restricted shares, net | (86,991 | ) | (814,985 | ) | (141,682 | ) | (901,976 | ) | (276,063 | ) | |||||||||
| Proceeds from notes payable | 1,501,507 | — | 1,565,071 | 1,501,507 | 1,565,071 | ||||||||||||||
| Payments on notes payable | (145,712 | ) | (533,734 | ) | (152,397 | ) | (679,446 | ) | (652,277 | ) | |||||||||
| Payment of deferred financing costs | (45,704 | ) | — | — | (45,704 | ) | — | ||||||||||||
| Reduction of financing lease liabilities | (176,128 | ) | (255,156 | ) | (182,817 | ) | (431,284 | ) | (359,831 | ) | |||||||||
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities | (13,953,028 | ) | (4,603,875 | ) | (15,224,170 | ) | (18,556,903 | ) | (5,421,504 | ) | |||||||||
| Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash | (197,263 | ) | 1,079,691 | 24,275 | 882,428 | (1,962,551 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Cash at Beginning of Period | 1,376,075 | 296,384 | 1,725,700 | 296,384 | 3,712,526 | ||||||||||||||
| Cash at End of Period | $ | 1,178,812 | $ | 1,376,075 | $ | 1,749,975 | $ | 1,178,812 | $ | 1,749,975 | |||||||||
| RING ENERGY, INC. Financial Commodity Derivative Positions As of June 30, 2024 |
The following tables reflect the details of current derivative contracts as of June 30, 2024 (quantities are in barrels (Bbl) for the oil derivative contracts and in million British thermal units (MMBtu) for the natural gas derivative contracts):
| Oil Hedges (WTI) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Q3 2024 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2026 | Q2 2026 | ||||||||||||||||
| Swaps: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hedged volume (Bbl) | 282,900 | 368,000 | 71,897 | 52,063 | 265,517 | 64,555 | 449,350 | 432,701 | |||||||||||||||
| Weighted average swap price | $ | 65.49 | $ | 68.43 | $ | 72.03 | $ | 72.03 | $ | 72.94 | $ | 72.03 | $ | 70.38 | $ | 69.53 | |||||||
| Deferred premium puts: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hedged volume (Bbl) | 125,070 | 88,405 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||
| Weighted average strike price | $ | 75.00 | $ | 75.00 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||
| Weighted average deferred premium price | $ | 2.61 | $ | 2.61 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||
| Two-way collars: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hedged volume (Bbl) | 230,000 | 128,800 | 474,750 | 464,100 | 225,400 | 404,800 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
| Weighted average put price | $ | 64.00 | $ | 60.00 | $ | 57.06 | $ | 60.00 | $ | 65.00 | $ | 60.00 | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||
| Weighted average call price | $ | 76.50 | $ | 73.24 | $ | 75.82 | $ | 69.85 | $ | 78.91 | $ | 75.68 | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||
| Gas Hedges (Henry Hub) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Q3 2024 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2026 | Q2 2026 | ||||||||||||||||
| NYMEX Swaps: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hedged volume (MMBtu) | 86,350 | 653,100 | 616,199 | 594,400 | 289,550 | — | — | 532,500 | |||||||||||||||
| Weighted average swap price | $ | 3.55 | $ | 4.43 | $ | 3.78 | $ | 3.43 | $ | 3.72 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 3.38 | |||||||
| Two-way collars: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hedged volume (MMBtu) | 387,350 | 27,600 | 33,401 | 27,300 | 308,200 | 598,000 | 553,500 | — | |||||||||||||||
| Weighted average put price | $ | 3.94 | $ | 3.00 | $ | 3.00 | $ | 3.00 | $ | 3.00 | $ | 3.00 | $ | 3.50 | $ | — | |||||||
| Weighted average call price | $ | 6.17 | $ | 4.15 | $ | 4.39 | $ | 4.15 | $ | 4.75 | $ | 4.15 | $ | 5.03 | $ | — | |||||||
| Oil Hedges (basis differential) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Q3 2024 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2026 | Q2 2026 | ||||||||||||||||
| Argus basis swaps: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hedged volume (Bbl) | 244,000 | 368,000 | 270,000 | 273,000 | 276,000 | 276,000 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
| Weighted average spread price (1) | $ | 1.15 | $ | 1.15 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||
(1) The oil basis swap hedges are calculated as the fixed price (weighted average spread price above) less the difference between WTI Midland and WTI Cushing, in the issue of Argus Americas Crude.
| RING ENERGY, INC. Non-GAAP Financial Information |
Certain financial information included in this release are not measures of financial performance recognized by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). These non-GAAP financial measures are “Adjusted Net Income”, “Adjusted EBITDA”, “Adjusted Free Cash Flow” or “AFCF,” “Adjusted Cash Flow from Operations” or “ACFFO,” “G&A Excluding Share-Based Compensation,” “G&A Excluding Share-Based Compensation and Transaction Costs,” “Leverage Ratio,” “All-In Cash Operating Costs,” and “Cash Operating Margin.” Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures in its analysis of performance. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA is a key metric used to determine a portion of the Company’s incentive compensation awards. These disclosures may not be viewed as a substitute for results determined in accordance with GAAP and are not necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures which may be reported by other companies.
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted Net Income
“Adjusted Net Income” is calculated as net income (loss) minus the estimated after-tax impact of share-based compensation, ceiling test impairment, unrealized gains and losses on changes in the fair value of derivatives, and transaction costs for executed acquisitions and divestitures (A&D). Adjusted Net Income is presented because the timing and amount of these items cannot be reasonably estimated and affect the comparability of operating results from period to period, and current period to prior periods. The Company believes that the presentation of Adjusted Net Income provides useful information to investors as it is one of the metrics management uses to assess the Company’s ongoing operating and financial performance, and also is a useful metric for investors to compare our results with our peers.
| (Unaudited for All Periods) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| June 30, | March 31, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | Per share - diluted | Total | Per share - diluted | Total | Per share - diluted | Total | Per share - diluted | Total | Per share - diluted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income (Loss) | $ | 22,418,994 | $ | 0.11 | $ | 5,515,377 | $ | 0.03 | $ | 28,791,605 | $ | 0.15 | $ | 27,934,371 | $ | 0.14 | $ | 61,507,384 | $ | 0.32 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation | 2,077,778 | 0.01 | 1,723,832 | 0.01 | 2,260,312 | 0.01 | 3,801,610 | 0.02 | 4,204,008 | 0.02 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized loss (gain) on change in fair value of derivatives | (765,898 | ) | — | 17,552,980 | 0.08 | (3,085,065 | ) | (0.02 | ) | 16,787,082 | 0.08 | (13,218,495 | ) | (0.07 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transaction costs - executed A&D | — | — | 3,539 | — | 220,191 | — | 3,539 | — | 220,191 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tax impact on adjusted items | (304,225 | ) | — | (4,447,977 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (171,282 | ) | — | (4,752,202 | ) | (0.02 | ) | 307,185 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Net Income | $ | 23,426,649 | $ | 0.12 | $ | 20,347,751 | $ | 0.10 | $ | 28,015,761 | $ | 0.14 | $ | 43,774,400 | $ | 0.22 | $ | 53,020,273 | $ | 0.27 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding | 200,428,813 | 199,305,150 | 195,866,533 | 199,845,512 | 193,023,966 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Net Income per Diluted Share | $ | 0.12 | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.14 | $ | 0.22 | $ | 0.27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA
The Company defines “Adjusted EBITDA” as net income (loss) plus net interest expense, unrealized loss (gain) on change in fair value of derivatives, ceiling test impairment, income tax (benefit) expense, depreciation, depletion and amortization, asset retirement obligation accretion, transaction costs for executed acquisitions and divestitures (A&D), share-based compensation, loss (gain) on disposal of assets, and backing out the effect of other income. Company management believes Adjusted EBITDA is relevant and useful because it helps investors understand Ring’s operating performance and makes it easier to compare its results with those of other companies that have different financing, capital and tax structures. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation from or as a substitute for net income, as an indication of operating performance or cash flows from operating activities or as a measure of liquidity. Adjusted EBITDA, as Ring calculates it, may not be comparable to Adjusted EBITDA measures reported by other companies. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA does not represent funds available for discretionary use.
| (Unaudited for All Periods) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
| June 30, | March 31, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| Net Income (Loss) | $ | 22,418,994 | $ | 5,515,377 | $ | 28,791,605 | $ | 27,934,371 | $ | 61,507,384 | |||||||||
| Interest expense, net | 10,801,194 | 11,420,400 | 10,471,062 | 22,221,594 | 20,861,341 | ||||||||||||||
| Unrealized loss (gain) on change in fair value of derivatives | (765,898 | ) | 17,552,980 | (3,085,065 | ) | 16,787,082 | (13,218,495 | ) | |||||||||||
| Income tax (benefit) expense | 6,820,485 | 1,728,886 | (6,356,295 | ) | 8,549,371 | (4,326,352 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 24,699,421 | 23,792,450 | 20,792,932 | 48,491,871 | 42,064,603 | ||||||||||||||
| Asset retirement obligation accretion | 352,184 | 350,834 | 353,878 | 703,018 | 719,725 | ||||||||||||||
| Transaction costs - executed A&D | — | 3,539 | 220,191 | 3,539 | 220,191 | ||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation | 2,077,778 | 1,723,832 | 2,260,312 | 3,801,610 | 4,204,008 | ||||||||||||||
| Loss (gain) on disposal of assets | (51,338 | ) | (38,355 | ) | 132,109 | (89,693 | ) | 132,109 | |||||||||||
| Other income | — | (25,686 | ) | (116,610 | ) | (25,686 | ) | (126,210 | ) | ||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 66,352,820 | $ | 62,024,257 | $ | 53,464,119 | $ | 128,377,077 | $ | 112,038,304 | |||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 67 | % | 66 | % | 67 | % | 66 | % | 67 | % | |||||||||
Reconciliations of Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Adjusted Free Cash Flow and Adjusted EBITDA to Adjusted Free Cash Flow
The Company defines “Adjusted Free Cash Flow” or “AFCF” as Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities less changes in operating assets and liabilities (as reflected on our Condensed Statements of Cash Flows), plus transaction costs for executed acquisitions and divestitures (A&D), current income tax expense (benefit), proceeds from divestitures of equipment for oil and natural gas properties, loss (gain) on disposal of assets, and less capital expenditures, bad debt expense, and other income. For this purpose, our definition of capital expenditures includes costs incurred related to oil and natural gas properties (such as drilling and infrastructure costs and the lease maintenance costs) but excludes acquisition costs of oil and gas properties from third parties that are not included in our capital expenditures guidance provided to investors. Our management believes that Adjusted Free Cash Flow is an important financial performance measure for use in evaluating the performance and efficiency of our current operating activities after the impact of capital expenditures and net interest expense and without being impacted by items such as changes associated with working capital, which can vary substantially from one period to another. Other companies may use different definitions of Adjusted Free Cash Flow.
| (Unaudited for All Periods) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
| June 30, | March 31, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | $ | 50,617,930 | $ | 45,189,169 | $ | 43,366,181 | $ | 95,807,099 | $ | 87,046,277 | |||||||||
| Adjustments - Condensed Statements of Cash Flows | |||||||||||||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities | 5,979,501 | 6,758,004 | 589,695 | 12,737,505 | 6,269,093 | ||||||||||||||
| Transaction costs - executed A&D | — | 3,539 | 220,191 | 3,539 | 220,191 | ||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) - current | 152,385 | 102,633 | 41,191 | 255,018 | 98,481 | ||||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | (35,360,832 | ) | (36,261,008 | ) | (31,608,483 | ) | (71,621,840 | ) | (70,533,980 | ) | |||||||||
| Proceeds from divestiture of equipment for oil and natural gas properties | — | — | — | — | 54,558 | ||||||||||||||
| Bad debt expense | (14,937 | ) | (163,840 | ) | (19,315 | ) | (178,777 | ) | (22,209 | ) | |||||||||
| Loss (gain) on disposal of assets | 38,355 | (38,355 | ) | 132,109 | — | 132,109 | |||||||||||||
| Other income | — | (25,686 | ) | (116,610 | ) | (25,686 | ) | (126,210 | ) | ||||||||||
| Adjusted Free Cash Flow | $ | 21,412,402 | $ | 15,564,456 | $ | 12,604,959 | $ | 36,976,858 | $ | 23,138,310 | |||||||||
| (Unaudited for All Periods) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
| June 30, | March 31, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 66,352,820 | $ | 62,024,257 | $ | 53,464,119 | $ | 128,377,077 | $ | 112,038,304 | |||||||||
| Net interest expense (excluding amortization of deferred financing costs) | (9,579,586 | ) | (10,198,793 | ) | (9,250,677 | ) | (19,778,379 | ) | (18,420,572 | ) | |||||||||
| Capital expenditures | (35,360,832 | ) | (36,261,008 | ) | (31,608,483 | ) | (71,621,840 | ) | (70,533,980 | ) | |||||||||
| Proceeds from divestiture of equipment for oil and natural gas properties | — | — | — | — | 54,558 | ||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Free Cash Flow | $ | 21,412,402 | $ | 15,564,456 | $ | 12,604,959 | $ | 36,976,858 | $ | 23,138,310 | |||||||||
Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Adjusted Cash Flow from Operations
The Company defines “Adjusted Cash Flow from Operations” or “ACFFO” as Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities, as reflected in our Condensed Statements of Cash Flows, less the changes in operating assets and liabilities, which includes accounts receivable, inventory, prepaid expenses and other assets, accounts payable, and settlement of asset retirement obligations, which are subject to variation due to the nature of the Company’s operations. Accordingly, the Company believes this non-GAAP measure is useful to investors because it is used often in its industry and allows investors to compare this metric to other companies in its peer group as well as the E&P sector.
| (Unaudited for All Periods) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
| June 30, | March 31, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | $ | 50,617,930 | $ | 45,189,169 | $ | 43,366,181 | $ | 95,807,099 | $ | 87,046,277 | |||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities | 5,979,501 | 6,758,004 | 589,695 | 12,737,505 | 6,269,093 | ||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Cash Flow from Operations | $ | 56,597,431 | $ | 51,947,173 | $ | 43,955,876 | $ | 108,544,604 | $ | 93,315,370 | |||||||||
Reconciliation of General and Administrative Expense (G&A) to G&A Excluding Share-Based Compensation and Transaction Costs
The following table presents a reconciliation of General and Administrative Expense (G&A), a GAAP measure, to G&A excluding share-based compensation, and G&A excluding share-based compensation and transaction costs for executed acquisitions and divestitures (A&D).
| (Unaudited for All Periods) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
| June 30, | March 31, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expense (G&A) | $ | 7,713,534 | $ | 7,469,222 | $ | 6,810,243 | $ | 15,182,756 | $ | 13,940,382 | |||||||||
| Shared-based compensation | 2,077,778 | 1,723,832 | 2,260,312 | 3,801,610 | 4,204,008 | ||||||||||||||
| G&A excluding share-based compensation | 5,635,756 | 5,745,390 | 4,549,931 | 11,381,146 | 9,736,374 | ||||||||||||||
| Transaction costs - executed A&D | — | 3,539 | 220,191 | 3,539 | 220,191 | ||||||||||||||
| G&A excluding share-based compensation and transaction costs | $ | 5,635,756 | $ | 5,741,851 | $ | 4,329,740 | $ | 11,377,607 | $ | 9,516,183 | |||||||||
Calculation of Leverage Ratio
“Leverage” or the “Leverage Ratio” is calculated under our existing senior revolving credit facility and means as of any date, the ratio of (i) our consolidated total debt as of such date to (ii) our Consolidated EBITDAX for the four consecutive fiscal quarters ending on or immediately prior to such date for which financial statements are required to have been delivered under our existing senior revolving credit facility; provided that for the purposes of the definition of ‘Leverage Ratio’: (a) for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2023, Consolidated EBITDAX is calculated by multiplying Consolidated EBITDAX for the three fiscal quarter periods ended on March 31, 2023 by four-thirds, and (b) for each fiscal quarter thereafter, Consolidated EBITDAX will be calculated by adding Consolidated EBITDAX for the four consecutive fiscal quarters ending on such date.
The Company defines “Consolidated EBITDAX” in accordance with our existing senior revolving credit facility that means for any period an amount equal to the sum of (i) consolidated net income (loss) for such period plus (ii) to the extent deducted in determining consolidated net income for such period, and without duplication, (A) consolidated interest expense, (B) income tax expense determined on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP, (C) depreciation, depletion and amortization determined on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP, (D) exploration expenses determined on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP, and (E) all other non-cash charges acceptable to our senior revolving credit facility administrative agent determined on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP, in each case for such period minus (iii) all noncash income added to consolidated net income (loss) for such period; provided that, for purposes of calculating compliance with the financial covenants, to the extent that during such period we shall have consummated an acquisition permitted by the credit facility or any sale, transfer or other disposition of any property or assets permitted by the senior revolving credit facility, Consolidated EBITDAX will be calculated on a pro forma basis with respect to the property or assets so acquired or disposed of.
Also set forth in our existing senior revolving credit facility is the maximum permitted Leverage Ratio of 3.00. The following table shows the leverage ratio calculation for our most recent fiscal quarter.
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| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||
| September 30, | December 31, | March 31, | June 30, | Last Four Quarters | |||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2023 | 2024 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated EBITDAX Calculation: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income (Loss) | $ | (7,539,222 | ) | $ | 50,896,479 | $ | 5,515,377 | $ | 22,418,994 | $ | 71,291,628 | ||||||||
| Plus: Consolidated interest expense | 11,301,328 | 11,506,908 | 11,420,400 | 10,801,194 | 45,029,830 | ||||||||||||||
| Plus: Income tax provision (benefit) | (3,411,336 | ) | 7,862,930 | 1,728,886 | 6,820,485 | 13,000,965 | |||||||||||||
| Plus: Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 21,989,034 | 24,556,654 | 23,792,450 | 24,699,421 | 95,037,559 | ||||||||||||||
| Plus: non-cash charges acceptable to Administrative Agent | 36,396,867 | (29,695,076 | ) | 19,627,646 | 1,664,064 | 27,993,501 | |||||||||||||
| Consolidated EBITDAX | $ | 58,736,671 | $ | 65,127,895 | $ | 62,084,759 | $ | 66,404,158 | $ | 252,353,483 | |||||||||
| Plus: Pro Forma Acquired Consolidated EBITDAX | 4,810,123 | — | — | — | 4,810,123 | ||||||||||||||
| Less: Pro Forma Divested Consolidated EBITDAX | (672,113 | ) | (66,463 | ) | 40,474 | (4,643 | ) | (702,745 | ) | ||||||||||
| Pro Forma Consolidated EBITDAX | $ | 62,874,681 | $ | 65,061,432 | $ | 62,125,233 | $ | 66,399,515 | $ | 256,460,861 | |||||||||
| Non-cash charges acceptable to Administrative Agent | |||||||||||||||||||
| Asset retirement obligation accretion | $ | 354,175 | $ | 351,786 | $ | 350,834 | $ | 352,184 | |||||||||||
| Unrealized loss (gain) on derivative assets | 33,871,957 | (32,505,544 | ) | 17,552,980 | (765,898 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation | 2,170,735 | 2,458,682 | 1,723,832 | 2,077,778 | |||||||||||||||
| Total non-cash charges acceptable to Administrative Agent | $ | 36,396,867 | $ | (29,695,076 | ) | $ | 19,627,646 | $ | 1,664,064 | ||||||||||
| As of | |||||||||||||||||||
| June 30, | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Leverage Ratio Covenant: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Revolving line of credit | $ | 407,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||
| Pro Forma Consolidated EBITDAX | 256,460,861 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Leverage Ratio | 1.59 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Maximum Allowed | ≤ 3.00x | ||||||||||||||||||
All-In Cash Operating Costs
The Company defines All-In Cash Operating Costs, a non-GAAP financial measure, as “all in cash” costs which includes lease operating expenses, G&A costs excluding share-based compensation, interest expense, workovers and other operating expenses, production taxes, ad valorem taxes, and gathering/transportation costs. Management believes that this metric provides useful additional information to investors to assess the Company’s operating costs in comparison to its peers, which may vary from company to company.
| (Unaudited for All Periods) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
| June 30, | March 31, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| All-In Cash Operating Costs: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Lease operating expenses (including workovers) | $ | 19,309,017 | $ | 18,360,434 | $ | 15,938,106 | 37,669,451 | 33,410,797 | |||||||||||
| G&A excluding share-based compensation | 5,635,756 | 5,745,390 | 4,549,931 | 11,381,146 | 9,736,374 | ||||||||||||||
| Net interest expense (excluding amortization of deferred financing costs) | 9,579,586 | 10,198,793 | 9,250,677 | 19,778,379 | 18,420,572 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating lease expense | 175,090 | 175,091 | 115,353 | 350,181 | 228,491 | ||||||||||||||
| Oil and natural gas production taxes | 3,627,264 | 4,428,303 | 4,012,139 | 8,055,567 | 8,420,279 | ||||||||||||||
| Ad valorem taxes | 1,337,276 | 2,145,631 | 1,670,343 | 3,482,907 | 3,340,956 | ||||||||||||||
| Gathering, transportation and processing costs | 107,629 | 166,054 | (1,632 | ) | 273,683 | (2,455 | ) | ||||||||||||
| All-in cash operating costs | $ | 39,771,618 | $ | 41,219,696 | $ | 35,534,917 | 80,991,314 | 73,555,014 | |||||||||||
| Boe | 1,800,570 | 1,732,057 | 1,571,668 | 3,532,627 | 3,217,974 | ||||||||||||||
| All-in cash operating costs per Boe | $ | 22.09 | $ | 23.80 | $ | 22.61 | $ | 22.93 | $ | 22.86 | |||||||||
Cash Operating Margin
The Company defines Cash Operating Margin, a non-GAAP financial measure, as realized revenues per Boe less “all-in cash operating costs per Boe. Management believes that this metric provides useful additional information to investors to assess the Company’s operating margins in comparison to its peers, which may vary from company to company.
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
| June 30, | March 31, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| Cash Operating Margin | |||||||||||||||||||
| Realized revenues per Boe | $ | 55.06 | $ | 54.56 | $ | 50.49 | $ | 54.82 | $ | 52.03 | |||||||||
| All-in cash operating costs per Boe | 22.09 | 23.80 | 22.61 | 22.93 | 22.86 | ||||||||||||||
| Cash Operating Margin per Boe | $ | 32.97 | $ | 30.76 | $ | 27.88 | $ | 31.89 | $ | 29.17 | |||||||||
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