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Sep 30, 2021
Vital Energy Q3 2021 Earnings Report
Laredo's Q3 2021 financial and operating results were announced, highlighting strategic acquisitions, increased oil production, and a focus on free cash flow generation.
Key Takeaways
Laredo Petroleum reported a net income of $136.8 million for Q3 2021, driven by strategic acquisitions and increased oil production. The company produced an average of 76,703 BOE per day, including 35,329 barrels of oil per day. Laredo closed the Sabalo Energy acquisition and a divestiture on July 1, 2021, and also closed the western Glasscock County acquisition on October 18, 2021. Capital expenditures totaled $137 million.
Announced second significant acquisition of 2021, agreeing to purchase ~20,000 net acres in western Glasscock County.
Closed the purchase of the assets of Sabalo Energy, LLC in north Howard County and divestiture of 37.5% of the Company's legacy proved developed reserves on July 1, 2021.
Produced an average of 76,703 barrels of oil equivalent per day and 35,329 barrels of oil per day, an increase of 41% versus the third quarter of 2020.
Increased the borrowing base on the Company's senior secured credit facility to $1 billion from $725 million during the facility's semi-annual redetermination
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CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
Laredo Petroleum provided guidance for Q4 2021, anticipating total production between 80.3 and 83.3 MBOE per day and oil production between 39.0 and 41.0 MBOPD. Capital expenditures are expected to be $120 million.
Positive Outlook
- Total production (MBOE per day) 80.3 - 83.3
- Oil production (MBOPD) 39.0 - 41.0
- Oil (% of WTI) 100%
- NGL (% of WTI) 40%
- Natural gas (% of Henry Hub) 75%
Challenges Ahead
- Oil ($72 MM) Net settlements received (paid) for matured commodity derivatives
- NGL ($44 MM) Net settlements received (paid) for matured commodity derivatives
- Natural gas ($34 MM) Net settlements received (paid) for matured commodity derivatives
- Net income (expense) of purchased oil($3.5 MM)
- Lease operating expenses ($/BOE) $4.25
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