Gulfport Energy Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2019 Financial and Operating Results

OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gulfport Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: GPOR) (“Gulfport” or the “Company”) today reported financial and operational results for the three-months and six-months ended June 30, 2019 and provided an update on its 2019 activities.  Key information includes the following:

  • Net production averaged 1,359.0 MMcfe per day during the second quarter of 2019.
  • Net income of $235.0 million, or $1.47 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2019.
  • Adjusted net income (as defined and reconciled below) of $33.3 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2019.
  • Adjusted EBITDA (as defined and reconciled below) of $194.5 million for the second quarter of 2019.
  • Reaffirmed 2019 total capital expenditures to be in the range of $565 to $600 million and funded entirely within cash flow.
  • Reiterated 2019 full year net production to average 1,360 MMcfe to 1,400 MMcfe per day.
  • Maintained large hedge position of approximately 1,380 BBtu per day of natural gas fixed price swaps at an average fixed price of $2.81 per MMBtu and approximately 5,500 barrels per day of oil fixed price swaps at an average fixed price of $60.81 per barrel for the remainder of 2019.
  • Completed certain non-core asset divestitures.
  • Repurchased $105 million principal amount of the Company's senior notes outstanding for a total cash spend of $80 million in July 2019.

Chief Executive Officer and President, David M. Wood, commented, "This was a successful quarter for Gulfport as we delivered results in line with expectations, highlighted by another active three months in both our Utica Shale and SCOOP asset areas and high single digit production growth over the first quarter of 2019. We remain on track to deliver on our 2019 production guidance, while adhering to our previously provided capital budget, and expect to begin significant free cash flow generation during the third quarter of 2019."

Mr. Wood continued, "In addition, Gulfport continued to make progress on our strategic goals set at the beginning of the year, today announcing several non-core asset divestitures not contemplated within our current development plan. Furthermore, the monetization process of certain water infrastructure assets Gulfport holds across our SCOOP position is ongoing. As expected, this process has been very competitive and we are comfortable with a minimum value of what we expect to realize on the transaction. Taking this into consideration, we took advantage of an attractive opportunity to retire senior debt at a meaningful discount and we recently repurchased and retired a portion of our senior notes outstanding. As we look towards the remainder of 2019 and beyond, we will remain disciplined in our allocation of capital, focusing both on maintaining a strong balance sheet and enhancing shareholder value."

Non-Core Asset Divestitures
Gulfport recently closed the sale of its Southern Louisiana assets to a third party for a total consideration of approximately $54.1 million. Gulfport received approximately $9.2 million in cash and retained overriding royalty interests worth up to approximately $7.7 million based on current strip pricing. In addition, Gulfport could also receive contingent payments of up to $6.8 million based on commodity prices exceeding certain thresholds over the next two years. The buyer agreed to assume all plugging and abandonment liabilities associated with these assets, which totaled approximately $29.0 million and Gulfport will receive approximately $1.4 million in insurance premium reimbursement due to the sale of these assets. Net production from the assets averaged 1.5 MBoe per day during the six-months ended June 30, 2019, less than 1% of the Company's production during that period.  The effective date of the transaction is August 15, 2018 and the transaction closed on July 3, 2019.

In addition, Gulfport closed the sale of its remaining interest in Tatex Thailand II to a third party for approximately $1.9 million in cash. No production is included in this transaction and the transaction closed during the second quarter of 2019.

Balance Sheet and Liquidity
As of June 30, 2019, Gulfport had cash on hand of approximately $20.8 million. As of June 30, 2019, Gulfport’s $1.4 billion revolving credit facility, under which Gulfport has an elected commitment of $1.0 billion, had outstanding borrowings of $155.0 million and outstanding letters of credit totaling $251.5 million. The Company's total liquidity as of June 30, 2019 was approximately $614.3 million, which included cash on hand and borrowing capacity of approximately $593.5 million under the Company's revolving credit facility.

In July 2019, Gulfport repurchased and retired approximately $105 million principal amount of its senior notes for a total cash spend of approximately $80 million.

Stock Repurchase Program
In January 2019, Gulfport's board of directors authorized the Company to acquire a portion of its outstanding common stock within a 24-month period. As of August 1, 2019, the Company had repurchased 3.8 million shares totaling approximately $30 million during 2019.

Second Quarter of 2019 Financial Results
For the second quarter of 2019, Gulfport reported net income of $235.0 million, or $1.47 per diluted share, on revenues of $459.0 million.  For the second quarter of 2019, EBITDA (as defined and reconciled below for each period presented) was $216.8 million, cash provided by operating activity was $123.9 million and cash flow from operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities (as defined and reconciled below for each period presented) was $164.2 million.  Gulfport’s GAAP net income for the second quarter of 2019 includes the following items:

  • Aggregate non-cash derivative gain of $147.8 million.
  • Aggregate gain of $0.1 million attributable to net insurance proceeds in connection with legacy environmental litigation settlement.
  • Aggregate loss of $125.6 million in connection with Gulfport's equity interests in certain equity investments.

Excluding the effect of these items, Gulfport’s financial results for the second quarter of 2019 would have been as follows:

  • Adjusted oil and gas revenues of $311.2 million.
  • Adjusted net income of $33.3 million, or $0.21 per diluted share.
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $194.5 million.

Six-Months Ended June 30, 2019 Financial Results
For the six-month period ended June 30, 2019, Gulfport reported net income of $297.2 million or $1.84 per diluted share, on revenues of $779.6 million. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2019, EBITDA (as defined and reconciled below for each period presented) was $432.7 million, cash provided by operating activity was $309.0 million and cash flow from operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities (as defined and reconciled below for each period presented) was $341.5 million.  Gulfport’s GAAP net income for the six-month period ended June 30, 2019 includes the following items:

  • Aggregate non-cash derivative gain of $152.6 million.
  • Aggregate gain of $0.1 million attributable to net insurance proceeds in connection with legacy environmental litigation settlement.
  • Aggregate loss of $121.3 million in connection with Gulfport's equity interests in certain equity investments.

Excluding the effect of these items, Gulfport’s financial results for the second quarter of 2019 would have been as follows:

  • Adjusted oil and gas revenues of $627.0 million.
  • Adjusted net income of $86.5 million, or $0.54 per diluted share.
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $401.3 million.

Production and Realized Prices
Gulfport’s net daily production for the second quarter of 2019 averaged approximately 1,359.0 MMcfe per day. For the second quarter of 2019, Gulfport’s net daily production mix was comprised of approximately 90% natural gas, 7% natural gas liquids ("NGL") and 3% oil.

Gulfport’s realized prices for the second quarter of 2019 were $3.38 per Mcf of natural gas, $75.14 per barrel of oil and $0.57 per gallon of NGL, resulting in a total equivalent price of $3.71 per Mcfe. Gulfport's realized prices for the second quarter of 2019 include an aggregate non-cash derivative gain of $147.8 million. Before the impact of derivatives, realized prices for the second quarter of 2019, including transportation costs, were $2.02 per Mcf of natural gas, $56.85 per barrel of oil and $0.45 per gallon of NGL, for a total equivalent price of $2.33 per Mcfe.

 
GULFPORT ENERGY CORPORATION
PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
(Unaudited)
  Three months ended   Six months ended
  June 30,   June 30,
Production Volumes: 2019   2018   2019   2018
               
Natural gas (MMcf) 111,603   108,236   213,682     210,278  
Oil (MBbls) 649   744   1,261     1,501  
NGL (MGal) 57,189   58,512   113,019     124,268  
Gas equivalent (MMcfe) 123,668   121,061   237,394     237,038  
Gas equivalent (Mcfe per day) 1,358,989   1,330,342   1,311,567     1,309,602  
               
Average Realized Prices              
(before the impact of derivatives):            
               
Natural gas (per Mcf) $ 2.02   $ 2.15   $ 2.35     $ 2.29  
Oil (per Bbl) $ 56.85   $ 66.26   $ 55.03     $ 63.29  
NGL (per Gal) $ 0.45   $ 0.71   $ 0.51     $ 0.71  
Gas equivalent (per Mcfe) $ 2.33   $ 2.67   $ 2.65     $ 2.81  
               
Average Realized Prices:              
(including cash-settlement of derivatives and excluding non-cash derivative gain or loss):
               
Natural gas (per Mcf) $ 2.20   $ 2.32   $ 2.32     $ 2.46  
Oil (per Bbl) $ 57.42   $ 55.29   $ 55.34     $ 55.00  
NGL (per Gal) $ 0.51   $ 0.64   $ 0.55     $ 0.66  
Gas equivalent (per Mcfe) $ 2.52   $ 2.72   $ 2.64     $ 2.87  
               
Average Realized Prices:              
               
Natural gas (per Mcf) $ 3.38   $ 1.86   $ 2.98     $ 2.10  
Oil (per Bbl) $ 75.14   $ 33.46   $ 64.08     $ 40.93  
NGL (per Gal) $ 0.57   $ 0.45   $ 0.54     $ 0.61  
Gas equivalent (per Mcfe) $ 3.71   $ 2.09   $ 3.28     $ 2.44  
                           

The table below summarizes Gulfport’s second quarter of 2019 production by asset area:

 
GULFPORT ENERGY CORPORATION
PRODUCTION BY AREA
(Unaudited)
  Three months ended   Six months ended
  June 30,   June 30,
  2019 2018   2019 2018
Utica Shale          
Natural gas (MMcf) 92,301   92,670     178,002   179,866  
Oil (MBbls) 57   81     122   160  
NGL (MGal) 20,827   26,845     44,163   62,583  
Gas equivalent (MMcfe) 95,616   96,994     185,044   189,766  
           
SCOOP          
Natural gas (MMcf) 19,283   15,536     35,649   30,367  
Oil (MBbls) 446   407     844   905  
NGL (MGal) 36,342   31,640     68,822   61,649  
Gas equivalent (MMcfe) 27,149   22,500     50,543   44,603  
           
Southern Louisiana          
Natural gas (MMcf)   4       11  
Oil (MBbls) 132   223     268   392  
NGL (MGal)          
Gas equivalent (MMcfe) 793   1,340     1,606   2,360  
           
Other          
Natural gas (MMcf) 19   26     31   34  
Oil (MBbls) 15   33     28   45  
NGL (MGal) 19   27     34   36  
Gas equivalent (MMcfe) 110   227     201   309  
                   

2019 Capital Expenditures
For the six-month period ended June 30, 2019, Gulfport’s operated drilling and completion ("D&C") capital expenditures totaled $367.7 million and non-operated D&C activities totaled $68.3 million. In addition, land capital expenditures totaled $23.2 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2019.

Gulfport's operated capital expenditures for the six-month period ended June 30, 2019 are on budget with the Company's previously provided 2019 budget. Capital expenditures incurred on non-operated activity in the Utica Shale have resulted in larger-than-anticipated spend for the six-month period ended June 30, 2019 and Gulfport intends to recover a portion of these costs through trades or the monetization of certain non-operated interests during the second half of 2019. The Company reaffirmed its previously provided expectation that 2019 total capital expenditures will be in the range of $565 million to $600 million.

Operational Update
The table below summarizes Gulfport's activity for the six-month period ended June 30, 2019 and the number of net wells expected to be drilled and turned-to-sales for the remainder of 2019:

 
GULFPORT ENERGY CORPORATION
ACTIVITY SUMMARY
(Unaudited)
         
  Three months ended Three months ended    
  March 31, June 30, Remaining Wells Guidance(1)
  2019 2019 2019 2019
Net Wells Drilled        
Utica - Operated 5.6   3.8   1.1   10.5  
Utica - Non-Operated 0.3   0.5   1.7   2.5  
Total 5.9   4.3   2.8   13.0  
         
SCOOP - Operated 3.1   2.6   1.8   7.5  
SCOOP - Non-Operated 0.3   0.3   0.9   1.5  
Total 3.4   2.9   2.7   9.0  
         
Net Wells Turned-to-Sales        
Utica - Operated 6.0   25.0   11.5   42.5  
Utica - Non-Operated   1.1   1.4   2.5  
Total 6.0   26.1   12.9   45.0  
         
SCOOP - Operated 2.8   5.9   5.8   14.5  
SCOOP - Non-Operated   0.3   1.2   1.5  
Total 2.8   6.2   7.0   16.0  
         
(1) Utilizes mid-point of publicly provided 2019 guidance
 

Utica Shale
In the Utica Shale, during the second quarter of 2019, Gulfport spud five gross (3.8 net) operated wells and turned-to-sales 25 gross and net operated wells.

During the second quarter of 2019, net production from Gulfport’s Utica acreage averaged approximately 1,050.7 MMcfe per day.

For the six-month period ended June 30, 2019, Gulfport spud 11 gross (9.4 net) operated wells. The wells drilled during this period had an average lateral length of approximately 10,900 feet. Normalizing to an 8,000 foot lateral length, Gulfport's average drilling days from spud to rig release totaled approximately 17.9 days, a decrease of 8% over full year 2018. In addition, Gulfport turned-to-sales 31 gross and net operated wells with an average stimulated lateral length of approximately 8,800 feet during the six-month period ended June 30, 2019.

At present, Gulfport has one operated horizontal drilling rig running in the play.

SCOOP
In the SCOOP, during the second quarter of 2019, Gulfport spud three gross (2.6 net) operated wells and turned-to-sales six gross (5.9 net) operated wells.

During the second quarter of 2019, net production from Gulfport's SCOOP acreage averaged approximately 298.3 MMcfe per day.

For the six-month period ended June 30, 2019, Gulfport spud seven gross (5.7 net) operated wells. The wells drilled during this period had an average lateral length of approximately 9,300 feet. Normalizing to a 7,500 foot lateral length, Gulfport's average drilling days from spud to rig release totaled approximately 52.1 days, a decrease of 17% over full year 2018. In addition, Gulfport turned-to-sales nine gross (8.7 net) operated wells with an average stimulated lateral length of approximately 7,100 feet during the six-month period ended June 30, 2019.

At present, Gulfport has one operated horizontal drilling rig running in the play.

2019 Capital Budget and Production Guidance
Gulfport reaffirms its expectation that its 2019 total capital expenditures will be in the range of $565 million to $600 million, which will be funded entirely within cash flow at current strip pricing. With this level of capital spend, Gulfport continues to forecast its 2019 average daily net production will be in the range of 1,360 MMcfe to 1,400 MMcfe per day.

Based on actual results during the six-month period ended June 30, 2019, and utilizing current strip pricing at the various regional pricing points at which the Company sells its natural gas, Gulfport reiterates its natural gas differential guidance and forecasts that its realized natural gas price, before the effect of hedges and inclusive of the Company’s firm transportation expense, will average in the range of $0.49 to $0.66 per Mcf below NYMEX settlement prices in 2019. Gulfport reiterates its guidance with respect to its expected 2019 realized NGL price and oil price, and forecasts that its 2019 realized NGL price, before the effect of hedges and including transportation expense, will be approximately 40% to 45% of WTI and its 2019 realized oil price will be in the range of $3.00 to $3.50 per barrel below WTI.

The table below summarizes the Company’s full year 2019 guidance:

 
GULFPORT ENERGY CORPORATION
COMPANY GUIDANCE
  Year Ending
    2019  
  Low   High
Forecasted Production      
Average Daily Gas Equivalent (MMcfepd)   1,360       1,400  
% Gas ~90%
% Natural Gas Liquids ~7%
% Oil ~3%
       
Forecasted Realizations (before the effects of hedges)      
Natural Gas (Differential to NYMEX Settled Price) - $/Mcf $ (0.49 )   $ (0.66 )
NGL (% of WTI)   40 %     45 %
Oil (Differential to NYMEX WTI) $/Bbl $ (3.00 )   $ (3.50 )
       
Projected Operating Costs      
Lease Operating Expense - $/Mcfe $ 0.15     $ 0.17  
Production Taxes - $/Mcfe $ 0.06     $ 0.07  
Midstream Gathering and Processing - $/Mcfe $ 0.53     $ 0.58  
General and Administrative - $/Mcfe $ 0.09     $ 0.11  
       
  Total
Budgeted D&C Expenditures - In Millions: $ 525     $ 550  
Budgeted Land Expenditures - In Millions: $ 40     $ 50  
Total Capital Expenditures - In Millions: $ 565     $ 600  
       
Net Wells Drilled      
Utica - Operated   10       11  
Utica - Non-Operated   2       3  
Total   12       14  
       
SCOOP - Operated   7       8  
SCOOP - Non-Operated   1       2  
Total   8       10  
       
Net Wells Turned-to-Sales      
Utica - Operated   40       45  
Utica - Non-Operated   2       3  
Total   42       48  
       
SCOOP - Operated   14       15  
SCOOP - Non-Operated   1       2  
Total   15       17  
               

Derivatives
Gulfport has hedged a portion of its expected production to lock in prices and returns that provide certainty of cash flow to execute on its capital plans. The table below sets forth the Company's hedging positions as of July 31, 2019.

 
GULFPORT ENERGY CORPORATION
COMMODITY DERIVATIVES - HEDGE POSITION
(Unaudited)
  3Q2019   4Q2019
Natural gas:      
Swap contracts (NYMEX)      
Volume (BBtupd) 1,380     1,380  
Price ($ per MMBtu) $ 2.81     $ 2.81  
       
Swaption contracts (NYMEX)      
Volume (BBtupd) 30     30  
Price ($ per MMBtu) $ 3.10     $ 3.10  
       
Basis Swap contracts (Transco Zone 4)      
Volume (BBtupd) 60     60  
Price ($ per MMBtu) $ (0.05 )   $ (0.05 )
       
Oil:      
Swap contracts (WTI)      
Volume (Bblpd) 5,500     5,500  
Price ($ per Bbl) $ 60.81     $ 60.81  
       
NGL:      
C2 Ethane Swap contracts      
Volume (Bblpd) 1,000     1,000  
Price ($ per Gal) $ 0.44     $ 0.44  
       
C3 Propane Swap contracts      
Volume (Bblpd) 4,000     4,000  
Price ($ per Gal) $ 0.69     $ 0.69  
       
C5 Pentane Swap contracts      
Volume (Bblpd) 1,000     1,000  
Price ($ per Gal) $ 1.28     1.28  
       
  2019(1)   2020
Natural gas:      
Swap contracts (NYMEX)      
Volume (BBtupd) 1,380     204  
Price ($ per MMBtu) $ 2.81     $ 2.77  
       
Swaption contracts (NYMEX)      
Volume (BBtupd) 30      
Price ($ per MMBtu) $ 3.10     $  
       
Basis Swap contracts (OGT)      
Volume (BBtupd)     10  
Differential ($ per MMBtu) $     $ (0.54 )
       
Basis Swap contracts (Transco Zone 4)      
Volume (BBtupd) 60     60  
Differential ($ per MMBtu) $ (0.05 )   $ (0.05 )
       
Oil:      
Swap contracts (WTI)      
Volume (Bblpd) 5,500     6,000  
Price ($ per Bbl) $ 60.81     $ 59.82  
       
NGL:      
C2 Ethane Swap contracts      
Volume (Bblpd) 1,000      
Price ($ per Gal) $ 0.44     $  
       
C3 Propane Swap contracts      
Volume (Bblpd) 4,000      
Price ($ per Gal) $ 0.69     $  
       
C5 Pentane Swap contracts      
Volume (Bblpd) 1,000      
Price ($ per Gal) $ 1.28     $  
       
(1) July 1 - December 31, 2019      
       

Presentation
An updated presentation has been posted to the Company’s website. The presentation can be found at www.gulfportenergy.com under the “Company Information” section on the “Investor Relations” page. Investors should note that Gulfport announces financial information in SEC filings, press releases and public conference calls.  Gulfport may use the Investors section of its website (www.gulfportenergy.com) to communicate with investors.  It is possible that the financial and other information posted there could be deemed to be material information. Information on the Company’s website does not constitute a portion of this press release.

Conference Call
Gulfport will hold a conference call on Friday, August 2, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. CDT to discuss its second quarter of 2019 financial and operational results and to provide an update on the Company’s recent activities.

Interested parties may listen to the call via Gulfport’s website at www.gulfportenergy.com or by calling toll-free at 866-373-3408 or 412-902-1039 for international callers.  A replay of the call will be available for two weeks at 877-660-6853 or 201-612-7415 for international callers.  The replay passcode is 13686821.  The webcast will also be available for two weeks on the Company’s website and can be accessed on the Company’s “Investor Relations” page.

About Gulfport
Gulfport is an independent natural gas and oil company focused on the exploration and development of natural gas and oil properties in North America and is one of the largest producers of natural gas in the contiguous United States. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Gulfport holds significant acreage positions in the Utica Shale of Eastern Ohio and the SCOOP Woodford and SCOOP Springer plays in Oklahoma. In addition, Gulfport has an approximately 22% equity interest in Mammoth Energy Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:TUSK) and has a position in the Alberta Oil Sands in Canada through its 25% interest in Grizzly Oil Sands ULC. For more information, please visit www.gulfportenergy.com.

Forward Looking Statements
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” for purposes of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that Gulfport expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, future capital expenditures (including the amount and nature thereof), business strategy and measures to implement strategy, competitive strength, goals, expansion and growth of Gulfport's business and operations, plans, market conditions, references to future success, reference to intentions as to future matters and other such matters are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by Gulfport in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments as well as other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. However, whether actual results and developments will conform with Gulfport's expectations and predictions is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, general economic, market, credit or business conditions that might affect the timing and amount of the repurchase program; the opportunities (or lack thereof) that may be presented to and pursued by Gulfport; Gulfport’s ability to identify, complete and integrate acquisitions of properties and businesses; Gulfport’s ability to achieve the anticipated benefits of its strategic initiatives, including the potential divestiture of certain water infrastructure assets Gulfport holds across its SCOOP position; competitive actions by other oil and gas companies; changes in laws or regulations; and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Gulfport. Information concerning these and other factors can be found in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements and there can be no assurances that the actual results or developments anticipated by Gulfport will be realized, or even if realized, that they will have the expected consequences to or effects on Gulfport, its business or operations. Gulfport has no intention, and disclaims any obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future results or otherwise.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure equal to net income, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, plus interest expense, income tax (benefit) expense, accretion expense and depreciation, depletion and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure equal to EBITDA less non-cash derivative loss (gain), insurance proceeds, and (income) loss from equity method investments. Cash flow from operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities is a non-GAAP financial measure equal to cash provided by operating activity before changes in operating assets and liabilities. Adjusted net income is a non-GAAP financial measure equal to pre-tax net income less non-cash derivative loss (gain), insurance proceeds, and (income) loss from equity method investments. The Company has presented EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income and cash flow from operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities because it uses these measures as an integral part of its internal reporting to evaluate its performance and the performance of its senior management. These measures are considered important indicators of the operational strength of the Company's business and eliminate the uneven effect of considerable amounts of non-cash depletion, depreciation of tangible assets and amortization of certain intangible assets. A limitation of these measures, however, is that they do not reflect the periodic costs of certain capitalized tangible and intangible assets used in generating revenues in the Company's business. Management evaluates the costs of such tangible and intangible assets and the impact of related impairments through other financial measures, such as capital expenditures, investment spending and return on capital. Therefore, the Company believes that these measures provide useful information to its investors regarding its performance and overall results of operations. EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income and cash flow from operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities are not intended to be performance measures that should be regarded as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, either net income as an indicator of operating performance or to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity. In addition, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income and cash flow from operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities are not intended to represent funds available for dividends, reinvestment or other discretionary uses, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. The EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income and cash flow from operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities presented in this press release may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies, and may not be identical to corresponding measures used in the Company's various agreements.

Investor Contact:
Jessica Antle – Director, Investor Relations
jantle@gulfportenergy.com
405-252-4550

Media Contact:
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Kekst CNC
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GULFPORT ENERGY CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 (Unaudited)

 

  June 30, 2019   December 31, 2018
   
  (In thousands, except share data)
Assets      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents $ 20,777     $ 52,297  
Accounts receivable—oil and natural gas sales 131,675     210,200  
Accounts receivable—joint interest and other 46,645     22,497  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 9,474     10,607  
Short-term derivative instruments 134,920     21,352  
Total current assets 343,491     316,953  
Property and equipment:      
Oil and natural gas properties, full-cost accounting, $2,836,441 and $2,873,037 excluded from amortization in 2019 and 2018, respectively 10,510,427     10,026,836  
Other property and equipment 96,413     92,667  
Accumulated depletion, depreciation, amortization and impairment (4,882,729 )   (4,640,098 )
Property and equipment, net 5,724,111     5,479,405  
Other assets:      
Equity investments 119,307     236,121  
Long-term derivative instruments 5,036      
Deferred tax asset 179,331      
Inventories 9,001     4,754  
Operating lease assets 19,334      
Operating lease assets - related parties 53,579      
Other assets 12,280     13,803  
Total other assets 397,868     254,678  
Total assets $ 6,465,470     $ 6,051,036  
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity      
Current liabilities:      
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 493,830     $ 518,380  
Short-term derivative instruments 198     20,401  
Current portion of operating lease liabilities 17,999      
Current portion of operating lease liabilities - related parties 20,817      
Current maturities of long-term debt 615     651  
Total current liabilities 533,459     539,432  
Long-term derivative instruments 210     13,992  
Asset retirement obligation—long-term 88,491     79,952  
Deferred tax liability 3,127     3,127  
Non-current operating lease liabilities 1,335      
Non-current operating lease liabilities - related parties 32,762      
Long-term debt, net of current maturities 2,198,678     2,086,765  
Total liabilities 2,858,062     2,723,268  
Commitments and contingencies      
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized (30,000 authorized as redeemable 12% cumulative preferred stock, Series A), and none issued and outstanding      
Stockholders’ equity:      
Common stock - $0.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 159,396,017 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2019 and 162,986,045 at December 31, 2018 1,594     1,630  
Paid-in capital 4,202,599     4,227,532  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (48,615 )   (56,026 )
Accumulated deficit (548,170 )   (845,368 )
Total stockholders’ equity 3,607,408     3,327,768  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 6,465,470     $ 6,051,036  
               

 

GULFPORT ENERGY CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

 

  Three months ended June 30,   Six months ended June 30,
  2019   2018   2019   2018
   
   
  (In thousands, except share data)
Revenues:              
Natural gas sales $ 225,257     $ 232,695     $ 501,273     $ 482,094  
Oil and condensate sales 36,910     49,319     69,392     95,005  
Natural gas liquid sales 25,687     41,271     57,812     88,107  
Net gain (loss) on natural gas, oil, and NGLs derivatives 171,140     (70,545 )   151,095     (87,074 )
  458,994     252,740     779,572     578,132  
Costs and expenses:              
Lease operating expenses 22,388     22,912     42,195     41,818  
Production taxes 8,098     7,659     16,019     14,513  
Midstream gathering and processing expenses 72,015     71,440     142,297     135,633  
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 124,951     121,915     243,384     232,933  
General and administrative expenses 13,265     14,008     24,823     27,107  
Accretion expense 1,359     1,015     2,426     2,019  
  242,076     238,949     471,144     454,023  
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 216,918     13,791     308,428     124,109  
OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME):              
Interest expense 34,880     33,704     69,000     67,669  
Interest income (159 )   (33 )   (311 )   (70 )
Insurance proceeds (83 )   (231 )   (83 )   (231 )
Gain on sale of equity method investments     (122,035 )       (122,035 )
Loss (income) from equity method investments, net 125,582     (8,888 )   121,309     (22,424 )
Other expense (income) 1,073     (45 )   646     (140 )
  161,293     (97,528 )   190,561     (77,231 )
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 55,625     111,319     117,867     201,340  
INCOME TAX BENEFIT (179,331 )       (179,331 )   (69 )
NET INCOME $ 234,956     $ 111,319     $ 297,198     $ 201,409  
NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:              
Basic $ 1.47     $ 0.64     $ 1.85     $ 1.14  
Diluted $ 1.47     $ 0.64     $ 1.84     $ 1.13  
Weighted average common shares outstanding—Basic 159,324,909     173,623,630     161,064,787     177,158,230  
Weighted average common shares outstanding—Diluted 159,506,826     174,140,627     161,590,087     177,737,282  
                       

 

GULFPORT ENERGY CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

 

  Six months ended June 30,
  2019   2018
   
  (In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net income $ 297,198     $ 201,409  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Accretion expense 2,426     2,019  
Depletion, depreciation and amortization 243,384     232,933  
Stock-based compensation expense 3,379     3,624  
Loss (income) from equity investments 121,449     (22,322 )
Change in fair value of derivative instruments (152,589 )   102,248  
Deferred income tax benefit (179,331 )   (69 )
Amortization of loan costs 3,191     3,006  
Gain on sale of equity investments and other assets (112 )   (122,035 )
Distributions from equity method investments 2,457      
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
Decrease in accounts receivable—oil and natural gas sales 78,525     6,564  
Increase in accounts receivable—joint interest and other (24,148 )   (16,385 )
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,133     (5,786 )
Increase in other assets (296 )   (1,517 )
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other (87,560 )   28,184  
Settlement of asset retirement obligation (117 )   (719 )
Net cash provided by operating activities 308,989     411,044  
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Additions to other property and equipment (4,298 )   (6,252 )
Additions to oil and natural gas properties (417,535 )   (579,734 )
Proceeds from sale of oil and natural gas properties 745     3,762  
Proceeds from sale of other property and equipment 130     167  
Contributions to equity method investments (432 )   (1,569 )
Distributions from equity method investments 1,945     1,196  
Net cash used in investing activities (419,445 )   (360,465 )
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Principal payments on borrowings (345,350 )   (150,285 )
Borrowings on line of credit 455,000     225,000  
Debt issuance costs and loan commitment fees (114 )   (624 )
Payments for repurchase of stock (30,600 )   (104,997 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 78,936     (30,906 )
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (31,520 )   19,673  
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 52,297     99,557  
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $ 20,777     $ 119,230  
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:      
Interest payments $ 67,472     $ 59,915  
Income tax receipts $ (1,794 )   $  
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions:      
Capitalized stock-based compensation $ 2,252     $ 2,416  
Asset retirement obligation capitalized $ 6,230     $ 535  
Interest capitalized $ 1,771     $ 2,351  
Foreign currency translation gain (loss) on equity method investments $ 7,411     $ (8,867 )
               

 

 
GULFPORT ENERGY CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF EBITDA AND CASH FLOW
(Unaudited)
               
  Three months ended June 30,   Six months ended June 30,
  2019   2018   2019   2018
       
   (In thousands)    (In thousands)
               
Net income $ 234,956     $ 111,319     $ 297,198     $ 201,409  
Interest expense 34,880     33,704     69,000     67,669  
Income tax benefit (179,331 )       (179,331 )   (69 )
Accretion expense 1,359     1,015     2,426     2,019  
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 124,951     121,915     243,384     232,933  
EBITDA $ 216,815     $ 267,953     $ 432,677     $ 503,961  
               
               
               
               
  Three months ended June 30,   Six months ended June 30,
  2019   2018   2019   2018
   (In thousands)    (In thousands)
               
Cash provided by operating activity $ 123,929     $ 184,695     $ 308,989     $ 411,044  
Adjustments:              
  Changes in operating assets and liabilities 40,263     (932 )   32,463     (10,231 )
Operating Cash Flow $ 164,192     $ 183,763     $ 341,452     $ 400,813  
                               

 

 
GULFPORT ENERGY CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA
(Unaudited)
       
  Three months ended   Six months ended
  June 30, 2019   June 30, 2019
  2019   2019
   
   (In thousands)
       
EBITDA $ 216,815     $ 432,677  
Adjustments:      
Non-cash derivative gain (147,798 )   (152,589 )
Insurance proceeds (83 )   (83 )
Loss from equity method investments 125,582     121,309  
       
Adjusted EBITDA $ 194,516     $ 401,314  
       

 

 
GULFPORT ENERGY CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED NET INCOME
(Unaudited)
       
  Three months ended   Six months ended
  June 30, 2019   June 30, 2019
   
   
   (In thousands, except share data)
       
Pre-tax net income excluding adjustments $ 55,625     $ 117,867  
Adjustments:      
Non-cash derivative gain (147,798 )   (152,589 )
Insurance proceeds (83 )   (83 )
Loss from equity method investments 125,582     121,309  
Pre-tax net income excluding adjustments $ 33,326     $ 86,504  
       
Adjusted net income $ 33,326     $ 86,504  
       
Adjusted net income per common share:      
Basic $ 0.21     $ 0.54  
Diluted $ 0.21     $ 0.54  
       
Basic weighted average shares outstanding 159,324,909     161,064,787  
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 159,506,826     161,590,087  
           

Gulfport Energy Corporation

Source: Gulfport Energy Corporation