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Jun 30, 2021

Vital Energy Q2 2021 Earnings Report

Laredo Petroleum announced second-quarter 2021 financial and operating results, highlighting strategic asset purchases and divestitures, increased production, and improved financial flexibility.

Key Takeaways

Laredo Petroleum reported a net loss of $132.7 million for Q2 2021, which included a $159.3 million non-cash loss on derivatives. However, Adjusted Net Income was $22.0 million, and Adjusted EBITDA was $97.0 million. The company also announced agreements to purchase Sabalo Energy's assets and divest 37.5% of its legacy proved developed producing reserves.

Announced agreements to purchase Sabalo Energy, LLC assets and divest 37.5% of legacy proved developed producing reserves.

Completed 16 wells, including the 13-well Davis package in Howard County.

Produced an average of 85,924 BOE per day and 26,440 barrels of oil per day, up 9% from Q1 2021.

Held flaring/venting to 0.29% of produced gas.

Total Revenue
$294M
Previous year: $111M
+166.2%
EPS
$1.71
Previous year: $2.43
-29.6%
Average daily oil equivalent sales
85.92K
Previous year: 94.12K
-8.7%
Average daily oil sales
26.44K
Previous year: 31.24K
-15.4%
Gross Profit
$294M
Previous year: $111M
+166.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$194M
Previous year: $15.7M
+1129.1%
Total Assets
$1.79B
Previous year: $1.87B
-4.5%

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Forward Guidance

Laredo Petroleum provided guidance for Q3 and Q4 2021, including total production, oil production, average sales price realizations, and selected average costs & expenses.

Positive Outlook

  • Oil (% of WTI): 99%
  • NGL (% of WTI): 35%
  • Natural gas (% of Henry Hub): 75%
  • General and administrative expenses (LTIP cash, $/BOE): ($0.20)
  • General and administrative expenses (LTIP non-cash, $/BOE): $0.25

Challenges Ahead

  • Oil($ MM):($48)
  • NGL($ MM):($29)
  • Natural gas($ MM):($17)
  • Lease operating expenses ($/BOE)$3.90
  • Transportation and marketing expenses ($/BOE)$1.60

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