Vital Energy Q4 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Laredo Petroleum reported strong Q4 2021 results, marked by increased oil production, strategic acquisitions, and a focus on capital efficiency and leverage reduction. The company exceeded guidance ranges for both oil and total production, driven by strong well performance in Howard and western Glasscock counties.
Generated Adjusted EBITDA of $182.2 million and Free Cash Flow of $24.8 million.
Produced 41,080 barrels of oil per day (BOPD) and 85,240 barrels of oil equivalent per day (BOEPD), exceeding guidance ranges.
Increased oil cut as a percentage of total production to 48% versus 27% in fourth-quarter 2020.
Completed 18 wells with 26 turn-in lines (TIL) during the quarter with capital expenditures of $142 million, excluding non-budgeted acquisitions and leasehold expenditures.
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Forward Guidance
Laredo Petroleum's outlook for 2022 is strong, with a focus on capital-efficient development, free cash flow generation, and leverage reduction. The company expects to achieve its initial leverage target of 1.5x Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA in the third quarter of 2022 and to be below 1.0x by the second half of 2023, positioning them to return cash to shareholders in early 2023.
Positive Outlook
- Capital efficient development
- Generation of Free Cash Flow
- Leverage reduction
- Achieve initial leverage target of 1.5x Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA in Q3 2022
- Below 1.0x leverage by the second half of 2023
Challenges Ahead
- Industry-wide oil field service inflation
- Additional non-operated investments
- Net settlements paid for matured commodity derivatives: Oil($82 MM)
- Net settlements paid for matured commodity derivatives: NGL($11 MM)
- Net settlements paid for matured commodity derivatives: Natural gas($9 MM)
Revenue & Expenses
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