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Riley Exploration Permian (NYSE American: REPX) reported a strong performance for Q4 2022, achieving an average oil production of 10.0 MBbls/d, a 37% year-over-year increase. The company posted net income of $27 million ($1.37 per share) despite a 10% decrease in Adjusted EBITDAX to $46 million driven by lower commodity prices. For the full year, net income reached $118 million, reflecting a robust 31% increase in oil production. The company announced a $330 million acquisition of oil assets in New Mexico, with expectations for continued growth and operational efficiency. 2023 guidance anticipates oil production of 12.8 - 13.4 MBbls/d.

Positive
  • Net income increased to $118 million for 2022, up from a loss of $36 million in 2021.
  • Q4 2022 oil production reached 10.0 MBbls/d, exceeding guidance by 6%.
  • Announced a $330 million acquisition expected to enhance production and operational efficiency.
Negative
  • Adjusted EBITDAX declined by 10% quarter-over-quarter to $46 million.
  • Operating cash flow decreased by 28% over the prior quarter to $40 million.
  • Cash capital expenditures before acquisitions were 30% lower than previously guided.

OKLAHOMA CITY, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Riley Exploration Permian, Inc. (NYSE American: REPX) ("Riley Permian" or the "Company"), today reported financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2022.

FOURTH QUARTER 2022 HIGHLIGHTS

  • Averaged oil production of 10.0 MBbls/d, exceeding the high end of guidance and representing an increase of 37% as compared year-over-year to the fourth quarter 2021
  • Reported net income of $27 million, or $1.37 per share, which includes $7 million of non-cash gain on derivative contracts and income from operations of $41 million
  • Generated $46 million of Adjusted EBITDAX(1) and $40 million of operating cash flow, representing a decrease of 10% and 28%, respectively, over the prior quarter, driven primarily by lower commodity pricing
  • Incurred total accrual (activity-based) capital expenditures before acquisitions of $27 million and total cash capital expenditures before acquisitions of $30 million
  • Paid dividends of $0.34 per share in the fourth quarter for a total of $7 million

FULL YEAR 2022 HIGHLIGHTS

  • Increased net oil production by 31% year-over-year to 8.8 MBbls/d and total net equivalent production by 25% year-over-year to 11.5 MBoe/d
  • Reported net income of $118 million, or $6.04 per share, with income from operations of $204 million
  • Generated $176 million of Adjusted EBITDAX(1), $170 million of operating cash flow from continuing operations and $56 million of Free Cash Flow(1)
  • Invested total cash capital expenditures before acquisitions of $113 million, corresponding to a reinvestment rate of 66% of operating cash flow from continuing operations, down from 88% in 2021
  • Paid $25 million in dividends on common shares, corresponding to 44% of Free Cash Flow(1)
  • Reported total proved developed reserves of 47 MMBoe and total proved reserves of 72 MMBoe based on NYMEX pricing
  • Completed change in fiscal year end to December 31st from September 30th during the calendar third quarter 2022

In February 2023, Riley Permian entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire oil and natural gas assets from Pecos Oil & Gas, LLC, an investment of Cibolo Energy Partners LLC, for cash consideration of $330 million, subject to customary closing adjustments, (the "New Mexico Acquisition"). The acquisition will be funded through a combination of borrowings under the Company's revolving credit facility and the issuance of new unsecured senior notes. The oil and natural gas assets are located in Eddy County, New Mexico and primarily target the Yeso trend.







(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.

2023 GUIDANCE HIGHLIGHTS

Riley Permian is providing 2023 guidance including pro forma combined guidance for the pending New Mexico Acquisition based on an expected close date early in the second quarter of 2023

  • Full year 2023(1) guidance for oil production of 12.8 - 13.4 MBbls/d (18.4 - 19.2 MBoe/d)
  • Full year 2023(1) guidance for activity-based investing expenditures before acquisitions of $160 - $180 million
  • First quarter 2023 guidance for oil production of 9.8 - 10.2 MBbls/d (13.2 - 13.8 MBoe/d)
  • First quarter 2023 guidance for activity-based investing expenditures before acquisitions of $47 - $54 million

"2022 was another record year for Riley Permian, with our out-performance continuing through the fourth quarter," said Riley Permian Chairman and CEO, Bobby Riley. "We continue to deliver record production levels while working to minimize the impact of inflationary and supply chain pressures on costs, which is reflected in our financial results. Our team has worked tirelessly to optimize our core business as well as to execute on a variety of exciting new ventures. Most significantly, we entered into a purchase agreement to acquire oil and gas assets in the Yeso trend in New Mexico. The New Mexico Acquisition provides us with a combination of material current production and a significant number of high quality drilling locations for future development. The New Mexico asset, with its many similarities to our core asset in Yoakum County, allows us to leverage our experience and enhance our scale, which we believe will result in efficiencies and an improved cost structure. Additionally, we recently announced our entry into a joint venture that will facilitate better control over electric power supply, which we expect will improve operations, control costs and reduce our gas flaring. Further, we're progressing on CCUS initiatives, including advancing with partners on the potential development of a large-scale CO2 storage hub in our immediate region of the Permian Basin. Finally, consistent with our historical practice, our management team and Board are committed to continued performance management and value creation for shareholders."







(1)

Full year 2023 guidance information here reflects Riley Permian for the first quarter of 2023 and Riley Permian with the New Mexico Acquisition for the second, third and fourth quarters of 2023 based on assumption that the New Mexico Acquisition closes early in the second quarter of 2023.

 

Selected Operating and Financial Data











(Unaudited)













Three Months Ended


Year Ended



December 31,
2022


September 30,
2022


December 31,
2021


December 31,
2022


December 31,
2021(1)

Select Financial Data (in thousands):











Oil and natural gas sales, net


$         77,446


$         87,471


$         56,650


$       319,343


$       182,872

Net income (loss)


$         26,807


$         59,817


$         21,398


$       118,011


$       (36,328)

Adjusted EBITDAX(2)


$         45,876


$         51,240


$         27,074


$       176,396


$         97,274












Production Data, net:











Oil (MBbls)


916


866


669


3,217


2,462

Natural gas (MMcf)


990


985


844


3,229


2,985

Natural gas liquids (MBbls)


141


140


105


444


411

Total (MBoe)


1,222


1,170


915


4,199


3,371












Daily combined volumes (Boe/d)


13,283


12,717


9,940


11,505


9,237

Daily oil volumes (Bbls/d)


9,957


9,413


7,271


8,814


6,744












Average Realized Prices:











Oil ($ per Bbl)


$           80.60


$           92.40


$           75.67


$           92.86


$           67.00

Natural gas ($ per Mcf)


1.92


4.28


3.20


3.33


3.38

Natural gas liquids ($ per Bbl)


12.10


23.13


31.64


22.22


19.08

Total average price ($ per Boe)


$           63.38


$           74.76


$           61.94


$           76.05


$           54.24












Average Realized Prices, including the effects of derivative settlements(3):











Oil ($ per Bbl)


$           67.02


$           75.80


$           54.05


$           71.75


$           52.55

Natural gas ($ per Mcf)


0.28


1.57


1.37


1.06


2.74

Natural gas liquids ($ per Bbl)(4)


12.10


23.13


31.64


22.22


19.08

Total average price ($ per Boe)


$           51.87


$           60.20


$           44.43


$           58.13


$           43.14












Cash Costs ($ per Boe)(2)


$           13.77


$           16.98


$           15.85


$           16.52


$           15.60

Cash Margin ($ per Boe)(2)


$           49.61


$           57.78


$           46.09


$           59.53


$           38.64

Cash Margin, including derivative settlements

($ per Boe)(2)


$           38.10


$           43.22


$           28.58


$           41.61


$           27.54







(1)

Calculated by adding the results of our prior fiscal year ended September 30, 2021 plus the three months ended December 31, 2021 less the prior three months ended December 31, 2020.

(2)

A non-GAAP financial measure as defined in the supplemental financial tables available on the Company's website at www.rileypermian.com.

(3)

The Company's calculation of the effects of derivative settlements includes losses on the settlement of its commodity derivative contracts. These losses are included under other income (expense) on the Company's consolidated statements of operations.

(4)

During the periods presented, the Company did not have any NGL derivative contracts in place.

OPERATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY UPDATE

Riley Permian averaged oil production of 10.0 MBbls per day for the three months ended December 31, 2022, representing an increase of 37% as compared year-over-year to the fourth quarter 2021 and 6% as compared quarter-over-quarter to the third quarter 2022. The Company averaged total equivalent production of 13.3 MBoe per day for the fourth quarter, an increase of 34% as compared to the same period in 2021 and 4% as compared to the prior quarter.

The Company turned to sales 1 gross (1.0 net) horizontal well during the fourth quarter and 15 gross (11.8 net) horizontal wells during the year ended December 31, 2022. In November 2022, the Company began CO2 injection on its EOR pilot project with longer term assessment of the project continuing.

The Company incurred $27 million in total accrued capital expenditures before acquisitions for the fourth quarter, 30% lower than the Company's previously released midpoint guidance. The lower than anticipated accrued capital expenditures were driven primarily by deferred activity -  including drilling one less well in the fourth quarter than planned and less activity on the EOR Project due to certain facility buildout delays - as well as better than anticipated cost performance on drilling and completions. On a cash basis, the Company had total capital expenditures before acquisitions of $30 million for the quarter. Additionally, the Company acquired surface acreage positions within its operating footprint in Yoakum County, Texas. This surface land will be used to support a variety of initiatives, including the recently announced on-site power generation joint venture, and is expected to contribute to operating synergies.

FINANCIAL RESULTS

For the three months ended December 31, 2022, the Company reported net income of $27 million and operating income of $41 million. The Company generated Adjusted EBITDAX(1) of $46 million, operating cash flow of $40 million and Free Cash Flow(1) of $15 million.

For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company reported net income of $118 million and operating income of $204 million. The Company generated Adjusted EBITDAX(1) of $176 million, operating cash flow of $170 million and Free Cash Flow(1) of $56 million. The pattern of the Company's development activity affects cash capital expenditures and may continue to cause fluctuations in Free Cash Flow(1) from quarter to quarter with longer periods more representative of Free Cash Flow(1) generation potential than an individual quarter.

Fourth quarter 2022 average realized prices, before derivative settlements were $80.60 per barrel of oil, $1.92 per Mcf of natural gas and $12.10 per barrel of natural gas liquids, resulting in a total equivalent price, before derivative settlements, of $63.38 per Boe. Adjusted for derivative settlements, total equivalent price was $51.87 per Boe, corresponding to realized derivative settlement losses of $11.51 per Boe or $14 million. The Company reported a $7 million loss on derivatives, which includes a $14 million loss on settlements and a $7 million non-cash gain due to changes in the fair value of derivatives. Total oil and natural gas sales revenue, net of derivative settlements, was $63 million, a decrease of $7 million or 10% over the third quarter of 2022. Year-over-year, total oil and natural gas sales revenue, net of derivative settlements, increased 56%.

Riley Permian's total Cash Costs(1) for the fourth quarter of 2022 were $16.8 million, representing a decrease of 15% compared to the third quarter of 2022. Lease operating expense ("LOE") was $8.8 million, 10% lower than midpoint guidance, which remained flat quarter-over-quarter despite increased volumes. Cash G&A expense(1) was $4.5 million, 9% below midpoint guidance. The Company reported interest income for the quarter of $0.9 million, which includes a $1.5 million favorable settlement related to the termination of the Company interest rate swap, partially offset by $0.6 million of interest expense.

During the fourth quarter 2022, the Company raised the common dividend by 10% to $0.34 per share and paid a cash dividend of $6.5 million. Subsequent to the year end, the Company declared a cash dividend of $0.34 per share, which was paid in February 2023.

As of December 31, 2022, the Company had $56 million drawn on its credit facility, reflecting a net drawdown of $8 million during the fourth quarter. The drawdown was used primarily to fund the surface land acquisition. In October 2022, the Company completed an amendment to its credit facility which increased the borrowing base from $200 million to $225 million.







(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.

RESERVES

Estimated proved reserves increased 6% over 2021 to 77.7 MMBoe at December 31, 2022 based on SEC pricing. Of the total proved reserves, 82% was oil and NGLs, and 37% was associated with proved undeveloped reserves. The increase to proved developed reserves and total proved reserves was primarily attributable to drilling activity by the Company and higher commodity prices in 2022, slightly offset by adjustments in certain well type curves and higher service costs.

FIRST QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2023 OUTLOOK AND GUIDANCE

Riley Permian is providing 2023 guidance based on currently scheduled development activity and current market conditions, including combined guidance for the pending New Mexico Acquisition based on an expected close date early in the second quarter of 2023.

Activity and Investing Guidance


Q1 2023


Full Year 2023 (1)

(Reporting)




Forecasted Contribution of New Mexico Acquisition to Period


— %


75 %






Texas Activity





Gross operated wells drilled


7 - 9


13 - 15

Average working interest on gross operated wells drilled


99% - 100%


98% - 99%






New Mexico Activity





Gross operated wells drilled



7 - 9

Average working interest on gross operated wells drilled


NA


90% - 97%






Investing Expenditures by Category (Accrual, in millions)





E&P(2)


$44 - 50


$150 - 165

Joint Venture investment


$3 - 4


$10 - 15

Total


$47 - 54


$160 - 180






E&P Capital Expenditures by Region(2) (Accrual)





Texas


99% - 100%


65% - 75%

New Mexico


— %


35% - 25%







(1)

Full year 2023 guidance information here reflects Riley Permian for the first quarter of 2023 and Riley Permian with the New Mexico Acquisition for the second, third and fourth quarters of 2023 based on assumption that the New Mexico Acquisition closes early in the second quarter of 2023.

(2)

Expenditures are before acquisitions.

FIRST QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2023 OUTLOOK AND GUIDANCE, Continued

Production, Realizations and Cost Guidance


Q1 2023


Full Year 2023 (1)

(Reporting)


Full Year 2023 (2)

(Illustrative

 Pro Forma)






Forecasted Contribution of New Mexico Acquisition to Period


— %


75 %


100 %








Net Production







Total (MBoe/d)


13.2 - 13.8


18.4 - 19.2


20.1 - 21.2

Oil (MBbl/d)


9.8 - 10.2


12.8 - 13.4


13.8 - 14.6








Oil (%)


74% - 75%


70% - 71%


68% - 69%

Natural gas (%)


16% - 14%


16% - 15%


18% - 16%

NGL (%)


10% - 11%


14 %


14% - 15%








Basis Differentials and Fees







Oil ($ per Bbl)


($3.65) - (3.15)


($3.90) - (2.90)



Natural gas ($ per Mcf)


($2.90) - (2.50)


($2.70) - (2.10)



NGL (% of WTI)


9% - 13%


12% - 16%










Operating and Corporate Costs







Lease operating expense, including workover expense ($ per Boe)


$8.00 - 9.00


$8.00 - 9.00



Production tax (% of revenue)


6.0% - 8.0%


6.0% - 8.0%



Cash G&A(3) ($ per Boe)


$3.80 - 4.40


$3.00 - 3.50










Cash payments for income taxes ($ in millions)


$0.0 - 0.5


$6.0 - 8.0









(1)

Full year 2023 guidance information here reflects Riley Permian for the first quarter of 2023 and Riley Permian with the New Mexico Acquisition for the second, third and fourth quarters of 2023 based on assumption that the New Mexico Acquisition closes early in the second quarter of 2023.

(2)

Pro forma full year 2023 guidance information reflects combined Riley Permian with the New Mexico Acquisition as if the New Mexico Acquisition closed on January 1, 2023. This is shown for illustrative purposes only.

(3)

A non-GAAP financial measure as defined and reconciled in the supplemental financial tables available on the Company's website at www.rileypermian.com.

CONFERENCE CALL

Riley Permian management will host a conference call for investors and analysts on March 9, 2023 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). A replay of the call will be available until March 23, 2023 by calling:

  • (800) 770-2030 or (647) 362-9199
  • 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; the scope, duration, and reoccurrence of any epidemics or pandemics (including, specifically, the coronavirus disease 2019 ("COVID-19") pandemic and any related variants), including reactive or proactive measures taken by governments, regulatory agencies and businesses related to the pandemic, and the effects of COVID-19 on the oil and natural gas industry, pricing and demand for oil and natural gas and supply chain logistics; 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 risk that the Company's 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; 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; risks related to litigation; evolving geopolitical and military hostilities in other areas of the world; and cybersecurity threats, technology system failures and data security issues. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described above can be found in Riley Permian's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 filed with the SEC and available from the Company's website at www.rileypermian.com under the "Investor" tab, and in other documents the Company files with the SEC.

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.

 

RILEY EXPLORATION PERMIAN, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS








December 31, 2022


December 31, 2021



(In thousands, except share amounts)

Assets





Current Assets:





Cash and cash equivalents


$                13,301


$                  8,317

Accounts receivable


25,551


18,002

Prepaid expenses and other current assets


3,236


4,122

Inventory


8,886


780

Current derivative assets


20


83

Total current assets


50,994


31,304

Oil and natural gas properties, net (successful efforts)


440,102


359,131

Other property and equipment, net


20,023


3,174

Non-current derivative assets



267

Other non-current assets, net


4,175


2,293

Total Assets


$              515,294


$              396,169

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity





Current Liabilities:





Accounts payable


$                  3,939


$                  7,737

Accounts payable - related parties


324


164

Accrued liabilities


35,582


12,874

Revenue payable


17,750


11,370

Current derivative liabilities


16,472


30,984

Other current liabilities


2,238


947

Total Current Liabilities


76,305


64,076

Non-current derivative liabilities


12


9,515

Asset retirement obligations


2,724


2,261

Revolving credit facility


56,000


65,000

Deferred tax liabilities


45,756


17,384

Other non-current liabilities


1,051


95

Total Liabilities


181,848


158,331

Commitments and Contingencies





Shareholders' Equity:





Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding



Common stock, $0.001 par value, 240,000,000 shares authorized; 20,160,980 and 19,836,885 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively


20


20

Additional paid-in capital


274,643


271,737

Retained earnings (Accumulated deficit)


58,783


(33,919)

Total Shareholders' Equity


333,446


237,838

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity


$              515,294


$              396,169

 

RILEY EXPLORATION PERMIAN, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS




Three Months Ended December 31,


Year Ended December 31,



2022


2021


2022


2021(1)



(In thousands)

Revenues:









Oil and natural gas sales, net


$          77,446


$          56,650


$        319,343


$        182,872

Contract services - related parties


600


600


2,400


2,400

Total Revenues


78,046


57,250


321,743


185,272

Costs and Expenses:









Lease operating expenses


8,753


7,419


32,458


24,826

Production and ad valorem taxes


4,419


3,005


19,273


10,352

Exploration costs


492


611


2,032


9,753

Depletion, depreciation, amortization and accretion


9,946


6,867


32,113


26,892

Impairment of oil and natural gas properties


7,325



7,325


General and administrative:









Administrative costs


4,929


3,633


18,496


15,155

Unit-based compensation expense





276

Share-based compensation expense


1,165


951


3,439


7,055

Cost of contract services - related parties


187


150


450


479

Transaction costs



1,258


2,638


3,941

Total Costs and Expenses


37,216


23,894


118,224


98,729

Income From Operations


40,830


33,356


203,519


86,543

Other Income (Expense):









Interest income (expense), net


870


(896)


(1,090)


(4,195)

Loss on derivatives


(7,179)


(5,193)


(51,574)


(80,479)

Total Other Expense


(6,309)


(6,089)


(52,664)


(84,674)

Net Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes


34,521


27,267


150,855


1,869

Income tax expense


(7,714)


(5,869)


(32,844)


(19,400)

Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations


26,807


21,398


118,011


(17,531)

Discontinued Operations:









Loss from discontinued operations





(18,738)

Income tax expense on discontinued operations





(59)

Loss on Discontinued Operations





(18,797)

Net Income (Loss)


26,807


21,398


118,011


(36,328)

Dividends on preferred units





(574)

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Shareholders/Unitholders


$          26,807


$          21,398


$        118,011


$         (36,902)

Net Income (Loss) per Share/Unit from Continuing Operations:









Basic


$               1.37


$               1.10


$               6.04


$             (1.02)

Diluted


$               1.35


$               1.09


$               5.99


$             (1.02)

Weighted Average Common Shares/Units Outstanding:









Basic


19,621


19,470


19,553


17,806

Diluted


19,849


19,569


19,686


17,806







(1)

Calculated by adding the results of our prior fiscal year ended September 30, 2021 plus the three months ended December 31, 2021 less the prior three months ended December 31, 2020.

 

RILEY EXPLORATION PERMIAN, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)




Three Months Ended December 31,


Year Ended December 31,



2022


2021


2022


2021



(In thousands)

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:









Net income (loss)


$            26,807


$            21,398


$          118,011


$          (36,328)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:









Loss from discontinued operations





18,797

Oil and gas lease expirations


488


588


1,953


9,511

Depletion, depreciation, amortization and accretion


9,946


6,867


32,113


26,892

Impairment of proved properties


7,325



7,325


Loss on derivatives


7,179


5,193


51,574


80,479

Settlements on derivative contracts


(14,059)


(16,014)


(75,257)


(37,491)

Amortization of deferred financing costs


183


282


731


780

Unit-based compensation expense





276

Share-based compensation expense


1,262


951


3,946


7,055

Deferred income tax expense


5,170


5,756


28,372


19,108

Changes in operating assets and liabilities


(4,365)


(3,294)


1,520


2,834

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities - Continuing Operations


39,936


21,727


170,288


91,913

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:









Additions to oil and natural gas properties


(29,561)


(29,011)


(111,662)


(79,258)

Acquisitions of oil and natural gas properties





(445)

Acquisitions of land


(15,342)



(15,342)


Additions to other property and equipment


(171)


(117)


(1,252)


(1,513)

Tengasco acquired cash





859

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities - Continuing Operations

(45,074)


(29,128)


(128,256)


(80,357)











RILEY EXPLORATION PERMIAN, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS – (Continued)




Three Months Ended December 31,


Year Ended December 31,



2022


2021


2022


2021



(In thousands)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:









Deferred financing costs


(220)


(274)


(1,942)


(360)

Proceeds from revolving credit facility


18,000


5,000


22,000


8,500

Repayment under revolving credit facility


(10,000)



(31,000)


(41,000)

Payment of common share/unit dividends


(6,809)


(6,056)


(25,066)


(20,624)

Proceeds from issuance of common stock





50,000

Public offering costs





(3,316)

Payment of preferred unit dividends





(1,491)

Common stock repurchased for tax withholding


(440)


(19)


(1,040)


(533)

Purchase of common units under long-term incentive plan





(191)

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities - Continuing Operations


531


(1,349)


(37,048)


(9,015)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents from Continuing Operations


(4,607)


(8,750)


4,984


2,541

Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations:









Operating activities





7

Investing activities





3,892

Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents from Discontinued Operations





3,899

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents


(4,607)


(8,750)


4,984


6,440

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period


17,908


17,067


8,317


1,877

Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period


$            13,301


$              8,317


$            13,301


$              8,317










OIL, NATURAL GAS AND NGL RESERVES

Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc. ("NSAI") is the Company's third-party reservoir engineer, who prepared the estimates of the Company's proved reserves as of December 31, 2022 , in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC using an average price equal to the unweighted arithmetic average of the first day of each month within the 12-month period ended December 31, 2022 of $94.14 per Bbl for oil and $6.36 per Mcf for natural gas. The Company prepared estimates of proved reserves as of December 31, 2022 using NYMEX pricing, which were not reviewed by NSAI. A summary of our proved reserves as of December 31, 2022 is presented below.



SEC Pricing


NYMEX Pricing(1)

Reserves as of December 31, 2022


Proved
Developed
Reserves


Total Proved
Reserves


Proved
Developed
Reserves


Total Proved
Reserves

Oil (MBbls)


29,632


48,882


28,270


45,151

Natural gas (MMcf)


59,314


86,018


56,492


79,762

Natural gas liquids (MBbls)


9,604


14,454


9,170


13,393

Total (MBoe)


49,122


77,673


46,855


71,838

PV-10(2) (in thousands)


$             1,010,251


$             1,401,148


$                 652,817


$                 802,174







(1)

See table below for the NYMEX pricing used to prepare internal reserve estimates.

(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.

 


Oil


Natural Gas


($ per Bbl)


($ per Mcf)

Calendar year 2023

$                                  79.07


$                                   4.24

Calendar year 2024

$                                  73.89


$                                   4.27

Calendar year 2025

$                                  69.77


$                                   4.39

Calendar year 2026

$                                  66.55


$                                   4.46

Calendar year 2027

$                                  63.87


$                                   4.50

After 2027

$                                  63.87


$                                   4.50

OIL, NATURAL GAS AND NGL RESERVES, Continued

NSAI prepared the estimates of the Company's proved reserves as of December 31, 2021, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC using an average price equal to the unweighted arithmetic average of the first day of each month within the 12-month period ended December 31, 2021 of $66.55 per Bbl for oil and $3.60 Mcf for natural gas. The Company prepared estimates of proved reserves as of December 31, 2021 using NYMEX pricing, which were not reviewed by NSAI. The table below presents a summary of our proved reserves as of December 31, 2021.



SEC Pricing


NYMEX Pricing(1)

Reserves as of December 31, 2021


Proved
Developed
Reserves


Total Proved
Reserves


Proved
Developed
Reserves


Total Proved
Reserves

Oil (MBbls)


27,096


47,021


26,964


46,848

Natural gas (MMcf)


47,974


77,486


47,728


77,185

Natural gas liquids (MBbls)


7,949


13,471


7,910


13,423

Total (MBoe)


43,041


73,406


42,829


73,135

PV-10(2) (in thousands)


$                 616,231


$                 879,143


$                 589,287


$                 808,676







(1)

See table below for the NYMEX pricing used to prepare internal reserve estimates.

(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.

 


Oil


Natural Gas


($ per Bbl)


($ per Mcf)

Calendar year 2022

$                                  72.23


$                                   3.69

Calendar year 2023

$                                  66.39


$                                   3.36

Calendar year 2024

$                                  62.66


$                                   3.13

Calendar year 2025

$                                  60.12


$                                   3.07

After 2025

$                                  59.19


$                                   3.33

Reserve estimates above do not include any value for probable or possible reserves that may exist, nor do they include any value for undeveloped acreage. The reserve estimates represent our net revenue interest in our properties, all of which are located within the continental United States. NYMEX pricing does not comport with the reporting requirements of the SEC and should not be used as a substitute for or compared with estimates of proved reserves using SEC pricing.

DERIVATIVE CONTRACTS

The following table summarizes the open financial derivatives as of March 3, 2023, related to oil and natural gas production. As discussed above, the Company entered into a purchase agreement for the New Mexico Acquisition. In conjunction, the Company added to its open derivative contracts in anticipation of an early second quarter close on the acquisition.





Weighted Average Price

Period (1)


Notional
Volume


Fixed


Put


Call





($ per unit)

Oil Swaps (Bbl)









Q1 2023


225,000


$                53.65


$                     —


$                     —

Q2 2023


315,000


$                62.78


$                     —


$                     —

Q3 2023


216,000


$                63.04


$                     —


$                     —

Q4 2023


189,000


$                62.51


$                     —


$                     —

2024


240,000


$                71.60


$                     —


$                     —










Oil Collars (Bbl)









Q1 2023


210,000


$                     —


$                70.95


$                89.96

Q2 2023


300,000


$                     —


$                71.50


$                88.98

Q3 2023


330,000


$                     —


$                68.64


$                88.85

Q4 2023


330,000


$                     —


$                68.64


$                88.85

2024


1,293,000


$                     —


$                61.02


$                86.39

2025


315,000


$                     —


$                60.00


$                77.98










Natural Gas Swaps (MMBtu)









Q1 2023



$                     —


$                     —


$                     —

Q2 2023


450,000


$                  2.60


$                     —


$                     —

Q3 2023


450,000


$                  2.60


$                     —


$                     —

Q4 2023


400,000


$                  3.23


$                     —


$                     —

2024


1,500,000


$                  3.43


$                     —


$                     —

2025


375,000


$                  4.05


$                     —


$                     —










Natural Gas Collars (MMBtu)









Q1 2023



$                     —


$                     —


$                     —

Q2 2023


300,000


$                     —


$                  2.55


$                  3.20

Q3 2023


300,000


$                     —


$                  2.55


$                  3.20

Q4 2023


300,000


$                     —


$                  3.12


$                  4.07

2024


1,065,000


$                     —


$                  3.19


$                  4.14

2025


255,000


$                     —


$                  3.65


$                  4.95










Oil Basis (Bbl)









Q1 2023


240,000


$                  1.28


$                     —


$                     —

Q2 2023


360,000


$                  1.28


$                     —


$                     —

Q3 2023


360,000


$                  1.28


$                     —


$                     —

Q4 2023


360,000


$                  1.28


$                     —


$                     —

2024


960,000


$                  0.87


$                     —


$                     —







(1)

Q1 2023 derivative positions shown include January and February 2023 contracts, some of which have settled as of March 3, 2023.

 

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FAQ

What were Riley Exploration Permian's Q4 2022 earnings results?

Riley Exploration reported net income of $27 million or $1.37 per share for Q4 2022.

How much oil production is projected for full-year 2023 for REPX?

The 2023 guidance projects oil production between 12.8 - 13.4 MBbls/d.

What is the purpose of the $330 million acquisition announced by Riley Exploration?

The acquisition aims to enhance production capabilities in New Mexico and improve operational efficiencies.

How did commodity prices affect Riley Exploration's financial results in Q4 2022?

Lower commodity prices led to a 10% decrease in Adjusted EBITDAX from the previous quarter.

What is the cash dividend declared by Riley Exploration for Q4 2022?

The company paid a dividend of $0.34 per share, totaling $7 million for Q4 2022.

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