Riley Permian Reports First Quarter 2024 Results
Riley Exploration Permian, Inc. (NYSE American: REPX) reported strong financial and operational results for the first quarter of 2024. The company achieved 20.4 MBoe/d of total equivalent production, generated $56 million of operating cash flow, and reduced debt by $15 million. Riley Permian closed on an acquisition in New Mexico, adding valuable development inventory. Despite a loss on derivatives, the company reported net income of $19 million. The company issued shares, raising approximately $25.9 million. Overall, Riley Permian's performance showed growth and strategic expansion.
Riley Exploration Permian, Inc. achieved 20.4 MBoe/d of total equivalent production in the first quarter of 2024.
The company generated $56 million of operating cash flow and reduced debt by $15 million, showcasing strong financial management.
Riley Permian closed on an acquisition in New Mexico, adding valuable development inventory and expanding its presence in the region.
The company reported a $17.1 million loss on derivatives during the first quarter of 2024, impacting its financial results.
Riley Permian incurred $26 million in total accrued capital expenditures before acquisitions for the first quarter, signaling significant investment activity.
The increase in cash capital expenditures compared to accrual basis capital expenditures may have implications for future cash flows.
FIRST QUARTER 2024 HIGHLIGHTS
- Averaged 20.4 MBoe/d of total equivalent production (oil production of 14.2 MBbls/d)
- Generated
$56 million $58 million - Incurred total accrual (activity-based) capital expenditures before acquisitions of
$26 million $35 million - Generated Free Cash Flow(1) of
$23 million - Paid dividends of
$0.36 $7 million - Reduced debt outstanding by
$15 million - Signed agreement during the first quarter of 2024 and subsequently closed during the second quarter of 2024 on the purchase of oil and natural gas properties in
Eddy County, New Mexico
MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY
"Our Company had a strong start to the year with both operational and financial performance during the first quarter," said Bobby D. Riley, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. "We're experiencing improved cycle times and efficiencies in our development activities, leading to measurable cost savings. We continue to prioritize free cash flow generation which allows for debt reduction and direct shareholder return through dividends. Finally, we recently closed on the previously announced acquisition in
OPERATIONS UPDATE AND FINANCIAL RESULTS
During the first quarter 2024, the Company drilled 7 gross operated horizontal wells, completed 4 gross operated horizontal wells and turned to sales 6 gross operated horizontal wells.
The Company averaged oil production of 14.2 MBbls/d, representing an increase of
First quarter 2024 revenues totaled
On a non-GAAP basis, first quarter Adjusted EBITDAX(1) was
First quarter 2024 average realized prices, before derivative settlements, were
Riley Permian's operating expenses for the first quarter of 2024 include lease operating expense ("LOE") of
The Company incurred
During the first quarter of 2024, the Company made an additional capital contribution of
During the first quarter of 2024, the Company reduced total debt by
The Company had
Shareholders' equity was
On April 3, 2024, the Company issued 1,015,000 shares of common stock at a par value of
ACQUISITION UPDATE
On May 7, 2024, the Company closed on the purchase of oil and natural gas properties in
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(1) | A non-GAAP financial measure as defined and reconciled in the supplemental financial tables available on the Company's website at www.rileypermian.com. |
(2) | Cash interest expense is interest expense excluding amortization of deferred financing costs and discounts. |
Selected Operating and Financial Data | ||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||
Three Months Ended | ||||||
March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | March 31, 2023 | ||||
Select Financial Data (in thousands): | ||||||
Oil and natural gas sales, net | $ 99,424 | $ 99,229 | $ 66,412 | |||
Income from Operations | $ 50,567 | $ 32,620 | $ 36,034 | |||
Adjusted EBITDAX(1) | $ 70,146 | $ 64,447 | $ 43,508 | |||
Cash Flow from Operations | $ 56,125 | $ 65,823 | $ 32,970 | |||
Free Cash Flow(1) | $ 23,308 | $ 33,298 | $ 2,295 | |||
Production Data, net: | ||||||
Oil (MBbls) | 1,289 | 1,247 | 893 | |||
Natural gas (MMcf) | 1,631 | 1,623 | 949 | |||
Natural gas liquids (MBbls) | 293 | 315 | 134 | |||
Total (MBoe) | 1,854 | 1,833 | 1,185 | |||
Daily combined volumes (Boe/d) | 20,374 | 19,924 | 13,169 | |||
Daily oil volumes (Bbls/d) | 14,165 | 13,554 | 9,922 | |||
Average Realized Prices: | ||||||
Oil ($ per Bbl) | $ 75.25 | $ 76.85 | $ 72.76 | |||
Natural gas ($ per Mcf) | $ 0.42 | $ 0.66 | $ 0.55 | |||
Natural gas liquids ($ per Bbl) | $ 5.97 | $ 7.40 | $ 6.83 | |||
Average Realized Prices, including the effects of derivative settlements(2): | ||||||
Oil ($ per Bbl) | $ 74.33 | $ 73.90 | $ 67.06 | |||
Natural gas ($ per Mcf) | $ 1.20 | $ 0.73 | $ 0.55 | |||
Natural gas liquids ($ per Bbl)(3) | $ 5.97 | $ 7.40 | $ 6.83 | |||
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding (in thousands): | ||||||
Basic | 19,891 | 19,815 | 19,649 | |||
Diluted | 19,992 | 20,106 | 19,910 | |||
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(1) | A non-GAAP financial measure as defined and reconciled in the supplemental financial tables available on the Company's website at www.rileypermian.com. |
(2) | The Company's calculation of the effects of derivative settlements includes gains (losses) on the settlement of its commodity derivative contracts. These losses are included under other income (expense) on the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations. |
(3) | During the periods presented, the Company did not have any NGL derivative contracts in place. |
2024 GUIDANCE
Riley Permian is providing second quarter detailed guidance and reiterating, previously disclosed full-year 2024 activity guidance based on currently scheduled development activity and current market conditions. The average working interest on gross operated wells drilled is subject to change and may have corresponding impacts on investing expenditures. Total equivalent production estimates, inclusive of production from natural gas and NGLs, may be subject to variability based on natural gas dynamics.
Activity, Production, and Investing Guidance | Q2 2024 | Full-Year 2024 | ||
Gross Operated Well Activity | ||||
Drilled | 2-3 | 21-23 | ||
Completed | 6-8 | 22-24 | ||
Turned to Sales | 4-6 | 24-26 | ||
Net Production | ||||
Total (MBoe/d) | 20.3-21.3 | 21.0-22.5 | ||
Oil (MBbls/d) | 14.4-14.8 | 14.0-15.0 | ||
Investing Expenditures by Category (Accrual, in millions)(1) | ||||
Drilling and Completions and Capital Workovers | ||||
Infrastructure, EOR and Other | 6-7 | 19-24 | ||
Total E&P | ||||
Joint Venture Investment | 0 | 6 | ||
Total Investing Expenditures | ||||
Realizations and Cost Guidance | Q2 2024 | |
Basis Differentials and Fees | ||
Oil ($ per Bbl) | ||
Natural gas ($ per Mcf) | ||
NGL (% of WTI) | ||
Operating and Corporate Costs | ||
Lease operating expense, including workover expense ($ per Boe) | ||
Production tax (% of revenue) | ||
Cash G&A(2) ($ per Boe) | ||
Interest expense ($ in millions)(3) | ||
Cash tax rate (2Q 2024)(4) | ||
Cash tax rate (Full year 2024)(4) |
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(1) | Activity-based investing expenditures before acquisitions. |
(2) | A non-GAAP financial measure as defined and reconciled in the supplemental financial tables available on the Company's website at www.rileypermian.com. |
(3) | Interest expense is net of interest rate derivative settlements. |
(4) | Cash income tax as a percentage of forecasted pre-tax book income. |
CONFERENCE CALL
Riley Permian management will host a conference call for investors and analysts on May 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. CT to discuss the Company's results. Interested parties are invited to participate by calling:
U.S. /Canada Toll Free, (888) 330-2214- International, +1 (646) 960-0161
- Conference ID number 5405646
An updated company presentation, which will include certain items to be discussed on the call, will be posted prior to the call on the Company's website (www.rileypermian.com). In addition to a webcast of the call available on the Company's website, a replay of the call will be available until May 23, 2024 by calling:
- (800) 770-2030 or (609) 800-9909
- Conference ID number 5405646
About Riley Exploration Permian, Inc.
Riley Permian is a growth-oriented, independent oil and natural gas company focused on the acquisition, exploration, development and production of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids. For more information, please visit www.rileypermian.com.
Investor Contact:
Rick D'Angelo
405-438-0126
IR@rileypermian.com
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Information
This press 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. The statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that represent management's beliefs and assumptions based on currently available information. Forward-looking statements include information concerning our possible or assumed future results of operations, business strategies, need for financing, competitive position and potential growth opportunities. Our forward-looking statements do not consider the effects of future legislation or regulations. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts and can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as the words "believes," "intends," "may," "should," "anticipates," "expects," "could," "plans," "estimates," "projects," "targets," "forecasts" or comparable terminology or by discussions of strategy or trends. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for our management to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements we may make. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements we make in this release are reasonable, we can give no assurance that these plans, intentions or expectations will be achieved or occur, and actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied by the forward-looking statements.
Among the factors that could cause actual future results to differ materially are the risks and uncertainties the Company is exposed to. While it is not possible to identify all factors, we continue to face many risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to: the volatility of oil, natural gas and NGL prices; regional supply and demand factors, any delays, curtailment delays or interruptions of production, and any governmental order, rule or regulation that may impose production limits; cost and availability of gathering, pipeline, refining, transportation and other midstream and downstream activities; severe weather and other risks that lead to a lack of any available markets; our ability to successfully complete mergers, acquisitions and divestitures; the inability or failure of the Company to successfully integrate the acquired assets into its operations and development activities; the potential delays in the development, construction or start-up of planned projects; the risk that the Company's enhanced oil recovery or EOR project may not perform as expected or produce the anticipated benefits; risks relating to our operations, including development drilling and testing results and performance of acquired properties and newly drilled wells; any reduction in our borrowing base on our revolving credit facility from time to time and our ability to repay any excess borrowings as a result of such reduction; the impact of our derivative strategy and the results of future settlement; our ability to comply with the financial covenants contained in our credit agreement and senior notes; conditions in the capital, financial and credit markets and our ability to obtain capital needed for development and exploration operations on favorable terms or at all; the loss of certain tax deductions; risks associated with executing our business strategy, including any changes in our strategy; inability to prove up undeveloped acreage and maintain production on leases; risks associated with concentration of operations in one major geographic area; legislative or regulatory changes, including initiatives related to hydraulic fracturing, emissions, and disposal of produced water, which may be negatively impacted by regulation or legislation; the ability to receive drilling and other permits or approvals and rights-of-way in a timely manner (or at all), which may be restricted by governmental regulation and legislation; restrictions on the use of water, including limits on the use of produced water and a moratorium on new produced water well permits recently imposed by the Railroad Commission of
The forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date hereof and are based on information available at that time. The Company does not undertake, and expressly disclaims, any duty to update or revise our forward-looking statements based on new information, future events or otherwise.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Guidance
The estimates and guidance presented in this release are based on assumptions of current and future capital expenditure levels, prices for oil, natural gas and NGLs, available liquidity, indications of supply and demand for oil, well results, and operating costs. The guidance provided in this release does not constitute any form of guarantee or assurance that the matters indicated will be achieved. While we believe these estimates and the assumptions on which they are based are reasonable as of the date on which they are made, they are inherently uncertain and are subject to, among other things, significant business, economic, operational, and regulatory risks, and uncertainties, some of which are not known as of the date of the statement. Guidance and estimates, and the assumptions on which they are based, are subject to material revision. Actual results may differ materially from estimates and guidance. Please read the "Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Information" section above, as well as "Risk Factors" in our annual report on Form 10-K and our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, which are incorporated herein.
Source: Riley Exploration Permian, Inc.
RILEY EXPLORATION PERMIAN, INC. | ||||
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||
(Unaudited) | ||||
March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||
(In thousands, except share amounts) | ||||
Assets | ||||
Current Assets: | ||||
Cash | $ 6,564 | $ 15,319 | ||
Accounts receivable | 38,583 | 35,126 | ||
Prepaid expenses | 5,698 | 1,625 | ||
Inventory | 6,351 | 6,177 | ||
Current derivative assets | 1,638 | 5,013 | ||
Total current assets | 58,834 | 63,260 | ||
Oil and natural gas properties, net (successful efforts) | 856,388 | 846,901 | ||
Other property and equipment, net | 20,545 | 20,653 | ||
Non-current derivative assets | 705 | 2,296 | ||
Other non-current assets, net | 19,894 | 12,601 | ||
Total Assets | $ 956,366 | $ 945,711 | ||
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | ||||
Current Liabilities: | ||||
Accounts payable | $ 12,016 | $ 3,855 | ||
Accrued liabilities | 20,684 | 33,159 | ||
Revenue payable | 30,113 | 30,695 | ||
Current derivative liabilities | 9,812 | 360 | ||
Current portion of long-term debt | 20,000 | 20,000 | ||
Other current liabilities | 7,131 | 6,276 | ||
Total Current Liabilities | 99,756 | 94,345 | ||
Non-current derivative liabilities | 2,763 | — | ||
Asset retirement obligations | 21,108 | 19,255 | ||
Long-term debt | 321,842 | 335,959 | ||
Deferred tax liabilities | 75,231 | 73,345 | ||
Other non-current liabilities | 1,056 | 1,212 | ||
Total Liabilities | 521,756 | 524,116 | ||
Commitments and Contingencies | ||||
Shareholders' Equity: | ||||
Preferred stock, | — | — | ||
Common stock, | 20 | 20 | ||
Additional paid-in capital | 280,698 | 279,112 | ||
Retained earnings | 153,892 | 142,463 | ||
Total Shareholders' Equity | 434,610 | 421,595 | ||
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $ 956,366 | $ 945,711 | ||
RILEY EXPLORATION PERMIAN, INC. | ||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||
(Unaudited) | ||||
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||
2024 | 2023 | |||
(In thousands) | ||||
Revenues: | ||||
Oil and natural gas sales, net | $ 99,424 | $ 66,412 | ||
Contract services - related parties | 320 | 600 | ||
Total Revenues | 99,744 | 67,012 | ||
Costs and Expenses: | ||||
Lease operating expenses | 16,769 | 8,875 | ||
Production and ad valorem taxes | 7,231 | 4,110 | ||
Exploration costs | 4 | 332 | ||
Depletion, depreciation, amortization and accretion | 17,779 | 9,083 | ||
General and administrative: | ||||
Administrative costs | 5,339 | 5,467 | ||
Share-based compensation expense | 1,692 | 1,114 | ||
Cost of contract services - related parties | 363 | 110 | ||
Transaction costs | — | 1,887 | ||
Total Costs and Expenses | 49,177 | 30,978 | ||
Income from Operations | 50,567 | 36,034 | ||
Other Income (Expense): | ||||
Interest expense, net | (9,067) | (1,016) | ||
Gain (loss) on derivatives, net | (17,077) | 5,755 | ||
Loss from equity method investment | 167 | (232) | ||
Total Other Income (Expense) | (25,977) | 4,507 | ||
Net Income from Operations Before Income Taxes | 24,590 | 40,541 | ||
Income tax expense | (5,832) | (8,690) | ||
Net Income | $ 18,758 | $ 31,851 | ||
Net Income per Share: | ||||
Basic | $ 0.94 | $ 1.62 | ||
Diluted | $ 0.94 | $ 1.60 | ||
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding: | ||||
Basic | 19,891 | 19,649 | ||
Diluted | 19,992 | 19,910 | ||
RILEY EXPLORATION PERMIAN, INC. | ||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||
(Unaudited) | ||||
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||
2024 | 2023 | |||
(In thousands) | ||||
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | ||||
Net income | $ 18,758 | $ 31,851 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||
Exploratory well costs and lease expirations | — | 332 | ||
Depletion, depreciation, amortization and accretion | 17,779 | 9,083 | ||
(Gain) loss on derivatives, net | 17,077 | (5,755) | ||
Settlements on derivative contracts | 104 | (5,088) | ||
Amortization of deferred financing costs and discount | 1,315 | 192 | ||
Share-based compensation expense | 1,692 | 1,260 | ||
Deferred income tax expense | 1,886 | 5,283 | ||
Other | (240) | 232 | ||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities | (2,246) | (4,420) | ||
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | 56,125 | 32,970 | ||
Cash Flows from Investing Activities: | ||||
Additions to oil and natural gas properties | (34,939) | (34,986) | ||
Contributions to equity method investment | (5,619) | (1,840) | ||
Funds held in escrow | (1,926) | (33,000) | ||
Additions to other property and equipment | (124) | (109) | ||
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities | (42,608) | (69,935) | ||
Cash Flows from Financing Activities: | ||||
Deferred financing costs | — | (49) | ||
Proceeds from credit facility | — | 33,000 | ||
Repayments under credit facility | (10,000) | — | ||
Repayments of senior notes | (5,000) | — | ||
Payment of common share dividends | (7,166) | (6,778) | ||
Common stock repurchased for tax withholding | (106) | (234) | ||
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities | (22,272) | 25,939 | ||
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents | (8,755) | (11,026) | ||
Cash, Beginning of Period | 15,319 | 13,301 | ||
Cash, End of Period | $ 6,564 | $ 2,275 | ||
DERIVATIVE CONTRACTS
The Company's oil and natural gas derivative instruments consisted of fixed price swaps, costless collars, and basis swaps. The following table summarizes the open financial derivatives as of May 1, 2024, related to oil and natural gas production.
Weighted Average Price | ||||||||
Period (1) | Notional | Fixed | Put | Call | ||||
($ per unit) | ||||||||
Oil Swaps (Bbl) | ||||||||
Q2 2024 | 465,000 | $ 74.76 | ||||||
Q3 2024 | 405,000 | $ 74.35 | ||||||
Q4 2024 | 360,000 | $ 73.94 | ||||||
2025 | 570,000 | $ 72.86 | ||||||
Oil Collars (Bbl) | ||||||||
Q2 2024 | 390,000 | $ 61.08 | $ 85.76 | |||||
Q3 2024 | 366,000 | $ 61.00 | $ 83.61 | |||||
Q4 2024 | 390,000 | $ 61.92 | $ 83.39 | |||||
2025 | 1,585,000 | $ 63.48 | $ 76.28 | |||||
2026 | 20,000 | $ 65.00 | $ 77.00 | |||||
Natural Gas Swaps (MMBtu) | ||||||||
Q2 2024 | 600,000 | $ 3.21 | ||||||
Q3 2024 | 600,000 | $ 3.21 | ||||||
Q4 2024 | 450,000 | $ 3.67 | ||||||
2025 | 1,305,000 | $ 3.76 | ||||||
2026 | 555,000 | $ 4.02 | ||||||
Natural Gas Collars (MMBtu) | ||||||||
Q2 2024 | 405,000 | $ 3.01 | $ 3.68 | |||||
Q3 2024 | 405,000 | $ 3.01 | $ 3.68 | |||||
Q4 2024 | 405,000 | $ 3.50 | $ 4.45 | |||||
2025 | 1,215,000 | $ 3.28 | $ 4.30 | |||||
Oil Basis (Bbl) | ||||||||
Q2 2024 | 330,000 | $ 0.97 | ||||||
Q3 2024 | 330,000 | $ 0.97 | ||||||
Q4 2024 | 330,000 | $ 0.97 | ||||||
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(1) | Q2 2024 derivative positions shown include 2024 contracts, some of which have settled as of May 1, 2024. |
Interest Rate Contracts
The Company entered into floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps, in which it will receive a floating market rate equal to one-month CME Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate and will pay a fixed interest rate, to manage future interest rate exposure related to the Company's Credit Facility. In March 2024, the Company entered into a fixed-to-floating interest rate swap for the period May 2024 - December 2024, to reduce our interest rate exposure, which resulted in a gain of approximately
The following table summarizes the open interest rate derivative positions as of March 31, 2024:
Open Coverage Period | Position | Notional Amount | Fixed Rate | |||
(In thousands) | ||||||
April 2024 - April 2026 | Long | $ 30,000 | 3.18 % | |||
April 2024 - April 2026 | Long | $ 50,000 | 3.039 % | |||
May 2024 - December 2024 | Short | $ 80,000 | 4.91 % |
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