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Mar 31, 2021
Vital Energy Q1 2021 Earnings Report
Laredo Petroleum's financial and operating results for Q1 2021 were announced, highlighting strategic transformation and consistent execution.
Key Takeaways
Laredo Petroleum reported a net loss of $75.4 million, but generated $71 million in cash flows from operating activities and $22 million in free cash flow. The company reduced net debt by $30 million and increased oil production by 11% compared to the previous quarter, despite weather-related disruptions.
Generated $71 million of cash flows from operating activities and $22 million of Free Cash Flow.
Sold 723,579 shares at an average price of $38.75 for net proceeds of $26.9 million through the Company's at-the-market equity program.
Reduced Net Debt by $30 million during the quarter.
Produced an average of 24,261 barrels of oil per day, an increase of 11% from fourth-quarter 2020.
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CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
Laredo Petroleum expects oil production growth of 9% - 13% versus first-quarter 2021. Total production is expected to be 83.0 - 86.0 MBOE per day and oil production is expected to be 26.5 - 27.5 MBOPD.
Positive Outlook
- Oil production in the second quarter of 2021 is expected to be positively impacted by production from the 12-well Trentino/Whitmire package in Howard County.
- Expected 9% - 13% oil production growth versus first-quarter 2021.
- Currently operating two drilling rigs and one completions crew in Howard County.
- Expected to complete the 13-well Davis package during the second quarter of 2021.
- Widened development spacing in the Wolfcamp formation to further enhance the capital efficiency of the Company's Howard County development program.
Challenges Ahead
- Net income (expense) of purchased oil ($4.3 MM)
- Lease operating expenses ($/BOE) $2.85
- Production and ad valorem taxes (% of oil, NGL and natural gas sales revenues) 7.00%
- Transportation and marketing expenses ($/BOE) $1.55
- General and administrative expenses (excluding LTIP, $/BOE) $1.50
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