UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
    QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
    For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022
or
    TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
    For the transition period from ____________ to ____________
Commission File Number 001-14039

Callon Petroleum Company
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware64-0844345
State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization
I.R.S. Employer Identification No.
One Briarlake Plaza
2000 W. Sam Houston Parkway S., Suite 2000
Houston,Texas77042
Address of Principal Executive OfficesZip Code
(281)589-5200
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code
Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par valueCPENew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:
Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filerSmaller reporting company
Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes  No

The Registrant had 55,850,14761,689,752 shares of common stock outstanding as of OctoberApril 29, 2021.2022.



For certain industry specific terms used in this Form 10-Q, please see “Glossary of Certain Terms” in our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K

Table of Contents
Part I. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Part II. Other Information

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GLOSSARY OF CERTAIN TERMS

All defined terms under Rule 4-10(a) of Regulation S-X shall have their prescribed meanings when used in this report. As used in this document:

ASU: accounting standards update.
Bbl:  barrel or barrels of oil or natural gas liquids.
Boe:  barrel of oil equivalent, determined by using the ratio of one Bbl of oil or NGLs to six Mcf of natural gas. The ratio of one barrel of oil or NGLs to six Mcf of natural gas is commonly used in the industry and represents the approximate energy equivalence of oil or NGLs to natural gas, and does not represent the economic equivalency of oil and NGLs to natural gas. The sales price of a barrel of oil or NGLs is considerably higher than the sales price of six Mcf of natural gas.
Boe/d:  Boe per day.
Btu:  a British thermal unit, which is a measure of the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit.
Completion: the process of treating a drilled well followed by the installation of permanent equipment for the production of oil or natural gas or, in the case of a dry hole, the reporting of abandonment to the appropriate agency.
Cushing: an oil delivery point that serves as the benchmark oil price for West Texas Intermediate.
FASB: Financial Accounting Standards Board.
GAAP: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States.
Henry Hub: a natural gas pipeline delivery point that serves as the benchmark natural gas price underlying NYMEX natural gas futures contracts.
Horizontal drilling: a drilling technique used in certain formations where a well is drilled vertically to a certain depth and then drilled at an angle within a specified interval.
LOE:  lease operating expense.
MBbls:  thousand barrels of oil.
MBoe:  thousand Boe.
Mcf:  thousand cubic feet of natural gas.
MEH: Magellan East Houston, a delivery point in Houston, Texas that serves as a benchmark for crude oil.
MMBoe:  million Boe.
MMBtu:  million Btu.
MMcf:  million cubic feet of natural gas.
NGL or NGLs:  natural gas liquids, such as ethane, propane, butane and natural gasoline that are extracted from natural gas production streams.
NYMEX:  New York Mercantile Exchange.
Oil: includes crude oil and condensate.
OPEC: Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries.
Proved reserves: Those reserves which, by analysis of geoscience and engineering data, can be estimated with reasonable certainty to be economically producible—from a given date forward, from known reservoirs and under existing economic conditions, operating methods and government regulations—prior to the time at which contracts providing the right to operate expire, unless evidence indicates that renewal is reasonably certain, regardless of whether deterministic or probabilistic methods are used for the estimation. The project to extract the hydrocarbons must have commenced, or the operator must be reasonably certain that it will commence the project, within a reasonable time.
The area of the reservoir considered as proved includes all of the following:
a.The area identified by drilling and limited by fluid contacts, if any, and
b.Adjacent undrilled portions of the reservoir that can, with reasonable certainty, be judged to be continuous with it and to contain economically producible oil or gas on the basis of available geoscience and engineering data.
Reserves that can be produced economically through application of improved recovery techniques (including, but not limited to, fluid injection) are included in the proved classification when both of the following occur:
a.Successful testing by a pilot project in an area of the reservoir with properties no more favorable than in the reservoir as a whole, the operation of an installed program in the reservoir or an analogous reservoir, or other evidence using reliable technology establishes the reasonable certainty of the engineering analysis on which the project or program was based, and
b.The project has been approved for development by all necessary parties and entities, including governmental entities.
Existing economic conditions include prices and costs at which economic producibility from a reservoir is to be determined. The price shall be the average price during the 12‑month period before the ending date of the period covered by the report, determined as an unweighted arithmetic average of the first-day-of-the-month price for each month within such period, unless prices are defined by contractual arrangements, excluding escalations based upon future conditions.
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Realized price: the cash market price less all expected quality, transportation and demand adjustments.
RSU: restricted stock units.
SEC:  United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
Waha: a delivery point in West Texas that serves as the benchmark for natural gas.
Working interest: an operating interest that gives the owner the right to drill, produce and conduct operating activities on the property and receive a share of production and requires the owner to pay a share of the costs of drilling and production operations.
WTI: West Texas Intermediate grade crude oil, used as a pricing benchmark for sales contracts and NYMEX oil futures contracts.
With respect to information relating to our working interest in wells or acreage, “net” oil and gas wells or acreage is determined by multiplying gross wells or acreage by our working interest therein. Unless otherwise specified, all references to wells and acres are gross. 
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Part I.  Financial Information
Item 1.  Financial Statements

Callon Petroleum Company
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except par and share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
ASSETS 
Current assets:  
Cash and cash equivalents$3,699 $20,236 
Accounts receivable, net216,116 133,109 
Fair value of derivatives18,605 921 
Other current assets30,110 24,103 
Total current assets268,530 178,369 
Oil and natural gas properties, full cost accounting method:  
  Evaluated properties, net2,565,601 2,355,710 
Unevaluated properties1,712,428 1,733,250 
Total oil and natural gas properties, net4,278,029 4,088,960 
Other property and equipment, net30,591 31,640 
Deferred financing costs19,274 23,643 
Other assets, net89,992 40,256 
Total assets$4,686,416 $4,362,868 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
Current liabilities:  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities$442,053 $341,519 
Fair value of derivatives324,682 97,060 
Other current liabilities61,641 58,529 
Total current liabilities828,376 497,108 
Long-term debt2,809,610 2,969,264 
Asset retirement obligations58,703 57,209 
Fair value of derivatives15,250 88,046 
Other long-term liabilities41,448 40,239 
Total liabilities3,753,387 3,651,866 
Commitments and contingencies00
Stockholders’ equity:  
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 78,750,000 and 52,500,000 shares authorized; 46,290,611 and 39,758,817 shares outstanding, respectively463 398 
Capital in excess of par value3,365,121 3,222,959 
Accumulated deficit(2,432,555)(2,512,355)
Total stockholders’ equity933,029 711,002 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$4,686,416 $4,362,868 

 March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
ASSETS 
Current assets:  
Cash and cash equivalents$4,150 $9,882 
Accounts receivable, net347,593 232,436 
Fair value of derivatives— 22,381 
Other current assets33,249 30,745 
Total current assets384,992 295,444 
Oil and natural gas properties, full cost accounting method:  
  Evaluated properties, net3,426,156 3,352,821 
Unevaluated properties1,847,790 1,812,827 
Total oil and natural gas properties, net5,273,946 5,165,648 
Other property and equipment, net28,985 28,128 
Deferred financing costs16,543 18,125 
Other assets, net41,054 40,158 
Total assets$5,745,520 $5,547,503 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
Current liabilities:  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities$516,440 $569,991 
Fair value of derivatives392,928 185,977 
Other current liabilities163,936 116,523 
Total current liabilities1,073,304 872,491 
Long-term debt2,623,282 2,694,115 
Asset retirement obligations55,160 54,458 
Fair value of derivatives34,434 11,409 
Other long-term liabilities44,750 49,262 
Total liabilities3,830,930 3,681,735 
Commitments and contingencies00
Stockholders’ equity:  
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 78,750,000 shares authorized; 61,493,753 and 61,370,684 shares outstanding, respectively615 614 
Capital in excess of par value4,021,442 4,012,358 
Accumulated deficit(2,107,467)(2,147,204)
Total stockholders’ equity1,914,590 1,865,768 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$5,745,520 $5,547,503 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Callon Petroleum Company
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Three Months Ended March 31,
2021202020212020 20222021
Operating Revenues:Operating Revenues:  Operating Revenues:  
OilOil$409,293 $231,654 $1,009,780 $627,934 Oil$553,249 $267,045 
Natural gasNatural gas36,519 15,034 84,819 33,305 Natural gas43,976 24,220 
Natural gas liquidsNatural gas liquids58,097 23,025 124,079 55,627 Natural gas liquids67,618 29,357 
Sales of purchased oil and gasSales of purchased oil and gas48,653 20,313 134,164 21,469 Sales of purchased oil and gas112,375 39,259 
Total operating revenuesTotal operating revenues552,562 290,026 1,352,842 738,335 Total operating revenues777,218 359,881 
Operating Expenses:Operating Expenses:    Operating Expenses:  
Lease operatingLease operating42,706 45,870 129,619 149,091 Lease operating67,328 40,453 
Production and ad valorem taxesProduction and ad valorem taxes26,070 16,110 66,467 46,151 Production and ad valorem taxes37,678 18,439 
Gathering, transportation and processingGathering, transportation and processing20,875 22,200 58,887 56,615 Gathering, transportation and processing20,775 17,981 
Cost of purchased oil and gasCost of purchased oil and gas49,392 21,282 139,558 22,450 Cost of purchased oil and gas111,271 40,917 
Depreciation, depletion and amortizationDepreciation, depletion and amortization89,890 114,201 244,005 384,594 Depreciation, depletion and amortization102,979 70,987 
General and administrativeGeneral and administrative9,503 8,224 37,367 26,573 General and administrative17,121 16,799 
Impairment of evaluated oil and gas properties— 684,956 — 1,961,474 
Merger, integration and transactionMerger, integration and transaction3,018 2,465 3,018 26,362 Merger, integration and transaction769 — 
Other operating— 4,425 3,366 8,548 
Total operating expensesTotal operating expenses241,454 919,733 682,287 2,681,858 Total operating expenses357,921 205,576 
Income (Loss) From Operations311,108 (629,707)670,555 (1,943,523)
Income From OperationsIncome From Operations419,297 154,305 
Other (Income) Expenses:Other (Income) Expenses:    Other (Income) Expenses:  
Interest expense, net of capitalized amountsInterest expense, net of capitalized amounts27,736 24,683 76,786 67,843 Interest expense, net of capitalized amounts21,558 24,416 
(Gain) loss on derivative contracts107,169 27,038 512,155 (97,966)
Gain on extinguishment of debt(2,420)— (2,420)— 
Other (income) expense4,305 (1,044)3,217 (149)
Total other (income) expense136,790 50,677 589,738 (30,272)
Loss on derivative contractsLoss on derivative contracts358,300 214,523 
Other incomeOther income(782)(3,306)
Total other expenseTotal other expense379,076 235,633 
Income (Loss) Before Income TaxesIncome (Loss) Before Income Taxes174,318 (680,384)80,817 (1,913,251)Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes40,221 (81,328)
Income tax expense(2,416)— (1,017)(115,299)
Income tax benefit (expense)Income tax benefit (expense)(484)921 
Net Income (Loss)Net Income (Loss)$171,902 ($680,384)$79,800 ($2,028,550)Net Income (Loss)$39,737 ($80,407)
Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share:Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share:    Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share:  
BasicBasic$3.71 ($17.12)$1.77 ($51.09)Basic$0.65 ($1.89)
DilutedDiluted$3.65 ($17.12)$1.69 ($51.09)Diluted$0.64 ($1.89)
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:   Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding: 
BasicBasic46,290 39,746 45,063 39,707 Basic61,487 42,590 
DilutedDiluted47,096 39,746 47,119 39,707 Diluted62,065 42,590 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Callon Petroleum Company
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
CommonCapital inTotal
StockExcessAccumulatedStockholders’
Shares$of ParDeficitEquity
Balance at December 31, 202161,371 $614 $4,012,358 ($2,147,204)$1,865,768 
Net income— — — 39,737 39,737 
Restricted stock— 2,790 — 2,790 
Common stock issued for Primexx Acquisition117 6,294 — 6,295 
Balance at March 31, 202261,494 $615 $4,021,442 ($2,107,467)$1,914,590 
CommonCapital inTotal
StockExcessAccumulatedStockholders’
Shares$of ParDeficitEquity
Balance at December 31, 202039,759 $398 $3,222,959 ($2,512,355)$711,002 
Net loss— — — (80,407)(80,407)
Restricted stock13 — 2,609 — 2,609 
Warrant exercises6,385 64 134,754 — 134,818 
Balance at March 31, 202146,157 $462 $3,360,322 ($2,592,762)$768,022 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Callon Petroleum Company
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
Cash flows from operating activities:20222021
Net income (loss)$39,737 ($80,407)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:  
Depreciation, depletion and amortization102,979 70,987 
Amortization of non-cash debt related items, net1,716 2,256 
Loss on derivative contracts358,300 214,523 
Cash paid for commodity derivative settlements, net(101,525)(42,162)
Non-cash expense related to share-based awards4,166 7,608 
Other, net2,894 1,217 
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable(116,322)(45,683)
Other current assets(4,180)(2,856)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(12,987)12,182 
Cash received for settlements of contingent consideration arrangements, net6,492 — 
Net cash provided by operating activities281,270 137,665 
Cash flows from investing activities:  
Capital expenditures(201,478)(101,341)
Acquisition of oil and gas properties(9,409)(768)
Proceeds from sales of assets4,484 — 
Cash paid for settlement of contingent consideration arrangement(19,171)— 
Other, net3,635 3,595 
Net cash used in investing activities(221,939)(98,514)
Cash flows from financing activities:  
Borrowings on Credit Facility673,000 303,000 
Payments on Credit Facility(746,000)(338,000)
Cash received for settlement of contingent consideration arrangement8,512 — 
Other, net(575)(37)
Net cash used in financing activities(65,063)(35,037)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents(5,732)4,114 
Balance, beginning of period9,882 20,236 
Balance, end of period$4,150 $24,350 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Callon Petroleum Company
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
CommonCapital inTotal
StockExcessAccumulatedStockholders’
Shares$of ParDeficitEquity
Balance at December 31, 202039,759 $398 $3,222,959 ($2,512,355)$711,002 
Net loss— — — (80,407)(80,407)
Restricted stock13 — 2,609 — 2,609 
Warrant exercises6,385 64 134,754 — 134,818 
Balance at March 31, 202146,157 $462 $3,360,322 ($2,592,762)$768,022 
Net loss— — — (11,695)(11,695)
Restricted stock132 960 — 961 
Balance at June 30, 202146,289 $463 $3,361,282 ($2,604,457)$757,288 
Net income— — — 171,902 171,902 
Restricted stock— 3,839 — 3,839 
Balance at September 30, 202146,291 $463 $3,365,121 ($2,432,555)$933,029 
Retained
CommonCapital inEarningsTotal
StockExcess(AccumulatedStockholders’
Shares (1)
$of ParDeficit)Equity
Balance at December 31, 201939,659 $3,966 $3,198,076 $21,266 $3,223,308 
Net income— — — 216,565 216,565 
   Restricted stock14 3,141 — 3,142 
   Other— — (112)— (112)
Balance at March 31, 202039,673 $3,967 $3,201,105 $237,831 $3,442,903 
Net loss— — — (1,564,731)(1,564,731)
   Restricted stock66 3,205 — 3,212 
Balance at June 30, 202039,739 $3,974 $3,204,310 ($1,326,900)$1,881,384 
Net loss— — — (680,384)(680,384)
   Restricted stock11 3,008 — 3,009 
   Reverse stock split— (3,578)3,578 — — 
Other— — 95 — 95 
Balance at September 30, 202039,750 $397 $3,210,991 ($2,007,284)$1,204,104 
(1)    All share amounts have been retroactively adjusted for the Company’s 1-for-10 reverse stock split effective August 7, 2020. See “Note 11 - Stockholders’ Equity” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 for additional information.


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Callon Petroleum Company
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Cash flows from operating activities:20212020
Net income (loss)$79,800 ($2,028,550)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:  
Depreciation, depletion and amortization244,005 384,594 
Impairment of evaluated oil and gas properties— 1,961,474 
Amortization of non-cash debt related items, net7,166 1,582 
Deferred income tax expense— 115,299 
(Gain) loss on derivative contracts512,155 (97,966)
Cash received (paid) for commodity derivative settlements, net(238,378)101,754 
Gain on extinguishment of debt(2,420)— 
Non-cash expense (benefit) related to share-based awards11,984 (305)
Other, net11,006 5,740 
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable(83,227)96,110 
Other current assets(8,701)(6,556)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities74,443 (107,979)
Net cash provided by operating activities607,833 425,197 
Cash flows from investing activities:  
Capital expenditures(427,552)(555,222)
Acquisition of oil and gas properties(7,119)(12,524)
Deposit for acquisition of oil and gas properties(60,117)— 
Proceeds from sale of assets35,415 149,818 
Cash paid for settlements of contingent consideration arrangements, net— (40,000)
Other, net4,206 8,261 
Net cash used in investing activities(455,167)(449,667)
Cash flows from financing activities:  
Borrowings on Credit Facility1,236,500 5,087,500 
Payments on Credit Facility(1,498,500)(5,347,500)
Redemption of 6.25% Senior Notes(542,755)— 
Issuance of 8.00% Senior Notes due 2028650,000 — 
Issuance of 9.00% Second Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2025— 300,000 
Discount on the issuance of 9.00% Second Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2025— (35,270)
Issuance of September 2020 Warrants— 23,909 
Payment of deferred financing costs(12,168)(6,312)
Tax withholdings related to restricted stock units(2,280)(495)
Other, net— (203)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(169,203)21,629 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents(16,537)(2,841)
Balance, beginning of period20,236 13,341 
Balance, end of period$3,699 $10,500 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Index to the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
9.
2.10.Share-Based Compensation
3.Acquisitions and Divestitures11.Stockholders’ Equity
4.Property and Equipment, Net12.Accounts Receivable, Net
5.13.Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
6.14.Supplemental Cash Flow
7.15.Subsequent Events
8.

Note 1 - Description of Business and Basis of Presentation
Description of Business
Callon Petroleum Company is an independent oil and natural gas company focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of high-quality assets in the leading oil plays of South and West Texas. As used herein, the “Company,” “Callon,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Callon Petroleum Company and its predecessors and subsidiaries unless the context requires otherwise.
The Company’s activities are primarily focused on horizontal development in the Midland and Delaware Basins, both of which are part of the larger Permian Basin in West Texas, as well as the Eagle Ford in South Texas. The Company’s primary operations in the Permian reflect a high-return, oil-weighted drilling inventory with multiple prospective horizontal development intervals and are complemented by a well-established and repeatable cash flow-generating business in the Eagle Ford.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company after elimination of intercompany transactions and balances. These financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC and therefore do not include all disclosures required for financial statements prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP. In the opinion of management, these financial statements includereflect all adjustments (consisting of normal, recurring adjustments and accruals and adjustments)considered necessary to present fairly, in all material respects, the Company’s interim financial position, results of operations and cash flows. However, the results of operations for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for the full year. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentation. Such reclassifications did not have a material impact on prior period financial statements.
Significant Accounting Policies
The Company’s significant accounting policies are described in “Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20202021 (“20202021 Annual Report”) and are supplemented by the notes included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The financial statements and related notes included in this report should be read in conjunction with the Company’s 20202021 Annual Report.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
Income Taxes.Debt. In December 2019,August 2020, the FASB releasedissued ASU No. 2019-122020-06, Debt - Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging - Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40) (“ASU 2019-12”2020-06”), Income Taxes (Topic 740) – Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes, which removes certain exceptions for recognizing deferred taxes for investments, performing intraperiod allocation and calculating income taxes in interim periods. The. ASU also adds guidance2020-06 was issued to reduce the complexity inassociated with accounting for certain areas, including recognizing deferred taxes for tax goodwillfinancial instruments with characteristics of liabilities and allocating taxesequity. The guidance is to members ofbe applied using either a consolidated group. The amended standardmodified retrospective or a fully retrospective method. ASU 2020-06 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020,2021, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2019-122020-06 on January 1, 2021.2022. The adoption of ASU 2019-122020-06 did not have a material impact to the Company’s consolidated financial statements or disclosures.
Recently Issued Accounting PronouncementsStandards
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting (“ASU 2020-04”) followed by ASU No. 2021-01, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Scope (“ASU 2021-01”), issued in January 2021 to provide clarifying guidance regarding the scope of Topic 848. ASU 2020-04 was issued to provide optional guidance for a limited period of time to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on financial reporting. Generally, the guidance is to be applied as of any date from the beginning of an interim period that includes or is subsequent to March 12, 2020, or prospectively from a date within an interim period that includes or is subsequent to March 12, 2020, up to the date that the financial statements are available to be issued. ASU 2020-04 and ASU 2021-01 are effective for all entities through December 31, 2022. In April 2022, the FASB proposed to defer the effective date from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2024, however a final ruling has not been issued. As of September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, the Company has not elected to use the optional guidance and continues to evaluate the options provided by ASU 2020-04 and ASU 2021-01. Please refer to “Note 6 – Borrowings”
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Borrowings” for discussion of the use of the adjusted LIBO rate in connection with borrowings under the Company’s senior secured revolving credit facility.
In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-06, Debt - Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging - Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40) (“ASU 2020-06”). ASU 2020-06 was issued to reduce the complexity associated with accounting for certain financial instruments with characteristics of liabilities and equity. The guidance is to be applied using either a modified retrospective or a fully retrospective method. ASU 2020-06 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. As of September 30, 2021, the Company has not elected to early adopt and is evaluating the impact on the Company’s accompanying consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
Subsequent Events
The Company evaluates subsequent events through the date the financial statements are issued. See “Note 15 - Subsequent Events” for further discussion.
Note 2 - Revenue Recognition
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
The Company recognizes oil, natural gas, and NGL production revenue at the point in time when control of the product transfers to the purchaser, which differs depending on the applicable contractual terms. Transfer of control also drives the presentation of gathering, transportation and processing in the consolidated statements of operations. See “Note 3 - Revenue Recognition” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the 20202021 Annual Report for more information regarding the types of contracts under which oil, natural gas, and NGL production revenue is generated.
Accounts Receivable from Revenues from Contracts with Customers
Net accounts receivable include amounts billed and currently due from revenues from contracts with customers of our oil and natural gas production, which had a balance at September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 20202021 of $168.1$262.4 million and $100.3$171.8 million, respectively, and are presented in “Accounts receivable, net” in the consolidated balance sheets.
Transaction Price Allocated to Remaining Performance Obligations
For the Company’s product sales that have a contract term greater than one year, it has utilized the practical expedient in Accounting Standards Codification 606-10-50-14, which states the Company is not required to disclose the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations if the variable consideration is allocated entirely to a wholly unsatisfied performance obligation. Under these sales contracts, each unit of product generally represents a separate performance obligation, therefore, future volumes are wholly unsatisfied and disclosure of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations is not required.
Prior Period Performance Obligations
The Company records revenue in the month production is delivered to the purchaser. However, settlement statements for sales may not be received for 30 to 90 days after the date production is delivered, and as a result, the Company is required to estimate the amount of production delivered to the purchaser and the price that will be received for the sale of the product. The Company records the differences between estimates and the actual amounts received for product sales in the month that payment is received from the purchaser. The Company has existing internal controls for its revenue estimation process and related accruals, and any identified differences between its revenue estimates and actual revenue received historically have not been significant.
Note 3 - Acquisitions and Divestitures
2021 Acquisitions and Divestitures
Primexx Acquisition
On August 3,October 1, 2021, the Company entered into purchase and sale agreements with Primexx Resource Development, LLC and BPP Acquisition, LLC (collectively,closed on the “Primexx PSAs”) to purchase, effective asacquisition of July 1, 2021, certain producing oil and gas properties, undeveloped acreage and associated infrastructure assets in the Delaware Basin for total consideration of $440.0 million in cashfrom Primexx Resource Development, LLC (“Primexx”) and 9.19 million shares of the Company’s common stock, subject to customary purchase price adjustments (the “Primexx Acquisition”BPP Acquisition, LLC (“BPP”). Upon signing the Primexx PSAs, the Company paid approximately $60.1 million as a deposit into third-party escrow accounts, which is classified as cash flows from investing activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows.
On October 1, 2021, the Company closed the Primexx Acquisition for an adjusted purchase price of approximately $453.7$444.8 million in cash, inclusive of the deposit paid at signing, and 8.84 million shares of the Company’s common stock and approximately $25.2 million paid upon final closing for total consideration of $864.6$880.8 million (the “Primexx Acquisition”), subject to post-closing adjustments.potential adjustments for applicable indemnification claims as discussed below. The Company funded the cash portion of the total consideration with borrowings under its Credit Facility, as defined below. Of the 8.84 million shares of the Company’s common stock issued upon closing, 2.6 million shares were held in escrow pursuant to the purchase and sale agreements with Primexx PSAsand BPP (collectively, the “Primexx PSAs”). Additionally,Pursuant to the Primexx PSAs, 50% of the shares held in escrow will bewere released six months after the closing date, which was on April 1, 2022, and the remaining shares will be released twelve months after the closing date, which will be on October 1, 2022, in each case subject to holdback for the satisfaction of any applicable indemnification claims that may be made under the Primexx PSAs.
Also, pursuant to
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the Primexx PSAs, certain interest owners exercised their option to sell their interest in the properties included in the Primexx Acquisition to the Company for consideration structured similarly to the Primexx Acquisition, for an incremental purchase price totaling approximately $37.5$33.1 million, net of customary purchase price adjustments.adjustments, of which $10.7 million closed during the first quarter of 2022.
The Primexx Acquisition will bewas accounted for as a business combination. The Company has not completed its initial allocation ofcombination; therefore, the purchase price was allocated to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed based on their estimated acquisition date fair values.values with information available at that time. A combination of a discounted cash flow model and market data was used by a third-party specialist in determining the fair value of the oil and gas properties. Significant inputs into the calculation included future commodity prices, estimated volumes of oil and gas reserves, expectations for timing and amount of future development and operating costs, future plugging and abandonment costs and a
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risk adjusted discount rate. Certain data necessary to complete the purchase price allocation is not yet available. The Company will discloseexpects to complete the purchase price allocation during the 12-month period following the acquisition date.
The following table sets forth the Company’s preliminary allocation of the purchase pricetotal estimated consideration of $914.0 million to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as well as other related disclosuresof the acquisition date.
Preliminary Purchase
Price Allocation
(In thousands)
Assets:
Other current assets$10,250 
Evaluated oil and natural gas properties686,393 
Unevaluated properties278,602 
Total assets acquired$975,245 
Liabilities:
Suspense payable$16,447 
Other current liabilities33,482 
Asset retirement obligation1,898 
Other long-term liabilities9,425 
Total liabilities assumed$61,252 
Total consideration$913,993
Approximately $138.1 million of revenues and $28.8 million of direct operating expenses attributed to the Primexx Acquisition are included in its Annual Report on Form 10-Kthe Company’s consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
Pro Forma Operating Results (Unaudited). The following unaudited pro forma combined condensed financial data for the year ended December 31, 2021.2021 was derived from the historical financial statements of the Company giving effect to the Primexx Acquisition, as if it had occurred on January 1, 2020. The below information reflects pro forma adjustments for the issuance of the Company’s common stock and the borrowings under the Credit Facility as total consideration, as well as pro forma adjustments based on available information and certain assumptions that the Company believes provide a reasonable basis for reflecting the significant pro forma effects directly attributable to the Primexx Acquisition.
The pro forma consolidated statements of operations data has been included for comparative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the results that might have occurred had the Primexx Acquisition taken place on January 1, 2020 and is not intended to be a projection of future results.
For the Year Ended
December 31, 2021
(In thousands)
Revenues$2,294,893 
Income from operations1,151,493 
Net income482,690 
Basic earnings per common share$8.37 
Diluted earnings per common share$8.13 
Non-Core Asset Divestitures
On September 27,During 2021, the Company entered into a purchase and sale agreement for the divestiture of certain non-core assets in the Eagle Ford Shale. The transaction, which is comprised of producing properties as well as an undeveloped acreage position, has an agreed upon purchase price of approximately $100.0 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments, and is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2021. Upon signing the purchase and sale agreement, the purchaser paid $10.0 million as a deposit into a third-party escrow account which will be applied against the purchase price to be paid upon closing. The net proceeds will be recognized in the fourth quarter of 2021 as a reduction of evaluated oil and gas properties with no gain or loss recognized.
During the second quarter of 2021, the Companywe completed its divestitures of certain non-core assets in the Delaware Basin, for aggregate net cash proceeds of $29.6 million. The divestitures were primarily comprised of natural gas producing properties in the Western DelawareMidland Basin, and Eagle Ford Shale as well as a small undeveloped acreage position.the divestiture of certain non-core water infrastructure for total net proceeds of $181.8 million, subject to post-closing adjustments. The aggregate net proceeds for each of the 2021 divestitures were recognized as a reduction of evaluated oil and gas properties with no gain or loss recognized.recognized as the divestitures did not significantly alter the relationship between capitalized costs and estimated proved reserves. For additional discussion, see “Note 4 - Acquisitions and Divestitures” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the 2021 Annual Report.
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Note 4 - Property and Equipment, Net
As of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, total property and equipment, net consisted of the following:
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Oil and natural gas properties, full cost accounting methodOil and natural gas properties, full cost accounting method(In thousands)Oil and natural gas properties, full cost accounting method(In thousands)
Evaluated propertiesEvaluated properties$8,341,434 $7,894,513 Evaluated properties$9,412,921 $9,238,823 
Accumulated depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairmentsAccumulated depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairments(5,775,833)(5,538,803)Accumulated depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairments(5,986,765)(5,886,002)
Evaluated properties, netEvaluated properties, net2,565,601 2,355,710 Evaluated properties, net3,426,156 3,352,821 
Unevaluated propertiesUnevaluated propertiesUnevaluated properties
Unevaluated leasehold and seismic costsUnevaluated leasehold and seismic costs1,453,255 1,532,304 Unevaluated leasehold and seismic costs1,567,076 1,557,453 
Capitalized interestCapitalized interest259,173 200,946 Capitalized interest280,714 255,374 
Total unevaluated propertiesTotal unevaluated properties1,712,428 1,733,250 Total unevaluated properties1,847,790 1,812,827 
Total oil and natural gas properties, netTotal oil and natural gas properties, net$4,278,029 $4,088,960 Total oil and natural gas properties, net$5,273,946 $5,165,648 
Other property and equipmentOther property and equipment$60,396 $60,287 Other property and equipment$59,428 $58,367 
Accumulated depreciationAccumulated depreciation(29,805)(28,647)Accumulated depreciation(30,443)(30,239)
Other property and equipment, netOther property and equipment, net$30,591 $31,640 Other property and equipment, net$28,985 $28,128 
The Company capitalized internal costs of employee compensation and benefits, including share-based compensation, directly associated with acquisition, exploration and development activities totaling $10.4$11.6 million and $10.3$11.2 million for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, respectively, and $33.7 million and $26.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
The Company capitalized interest costs to unproved properties totaling $26.1$25.5 million and $20.7$24.0 million for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, respectively, and $74.0 million and $65.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Impairment of Evaluated Oil and Gas Properties
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the capitalized costs of oil and gas properties did not exceed the cost center ceiling. As a result, the Company did not recognize an impairment in the carrying value of evaluated oil and gas properties for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.
Primarily due to declines in the average realized prices for sales of oil on the first calendar day of each month during the trailing 12-month period (“12-Month Average Realized Price”) prior to September 30, 2020, the capitalized costs of oil and gas properties exceeded the cost center ceiling, resulting in an impairment in the carrying value of evaluated oil and gas properties for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020.
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Details of the 12-Month Average Realized Price of crude oil for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 are summarized in the table below:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
Impairment of evaluated oil and gas properties (in thousands)$—$684,956$—$1,961,474
Beginning of period 12-Month Average Realized Price ($/Bbl)$48.06$45.87$37.44$53.90
End of period 12-Month Average Realized Price ($/Bbl)$56.47$41.71$56.47$41.71
Percent increase (decrease) in 12-Month Average Realized Price17 %(9 %)51 %(23 %)
Note 5 - Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the periods presented. The calculation of diluted earnings per share includes the potential dilutive impact of non-vested restricted sharesstock units and unexercised warrants outstanding during the periods presented, as calculated using the treasury stock method, unless their effect is anti-dilutive. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the Company reported a net loss. As a result, the calculation of diluted weighted average common shares outstanding excluded all potentially dilutive common shares outstanding.
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2021202020212020 20222021
(In thousands, except per share amounts)(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Net Income (Loss)Net Income (Loss)$171,902 ($680,384)$79,800 ($2,028,550)Net Income (Loss)$39,737 ($80,407)
Basic weighted average common shares outstandingBasic weighted average common shares outstanding46,290 39,746 45,063 39,707 Basic weighted average common shares outstanding61,487 42,590 
Dilutive impact of restricted stock305 — 244 — 
Dilutive impact of warrants (1)
501 — 1,812 — 
Dilutive impact of restricted stock unitsDilutive impact of restricted stock units578 — 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstandingDiluted weighted average common shares outstanding47,096 39,746 47,119 39,707 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding62,065 42,590 
      
Net Income (Loss) Per Common ShareNet Income (Loss) Per Common ShareNet Income (Loss) Per Common Share
BasicBasic$3.71 ($17.12)$1.77 ($51.09)Basic$0.65 ($1.89)
DilutedDiluted$3.65 ($17.12)$1.69 ($51.09)Diluted$0.64 ($1.89)
      
Restricted stock (2)
703 28 506 
Restricted stock units (1)
Restricted stock units (1)
702 
Warrants (2)(1)
Warrants (2)(1)
481 560 481 508 
Warrants (2)(1)
327 5,826 
(1)    See “Note 15 - Subsequent Events” for discussion of warrants exercised.
(2)    Shares excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation asbecause their effect would be anti-dilutive.
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Note 6 - Borrowings
The Company’s borrowings consisted of the following:
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
(In thousands)(In thousands)
6.25% Senior Notes due 2023$— $542,720 
6.125% Senior Notes due 20246.125% Senior Notes due 2024460,241 460,241 6.125% Senior Notes due 2024$460,241 $460,241 
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility due 2024Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility due 2024723,000 985,000 Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility due 2024712,000 785,000 
9.00% Second Lien Senior Secured Notes due 20259.00% Second Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2025516,659 516,659 9.00% Second Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2025319,659 319,659 
8.25% Senior Notes due 20258.25% Senior Notes due 2025187,238 187,238 8.25% Senior Notes due 2025187,238 187,238 
6.375% Senior Notes due 20266.375% Senior Notes due 2026320,783 320,783 6.375% Senior Notes due 2026320,783 320,783 
8.00% Senior Notes due 20288.00% Senior Notes due 2028650,000 — 8.00% Senior Notes due 2028650,000 650,000 
Total principal outstandingTotal principal outstanding2,857,921 3,012,641 Total principal outstanding2,649,921 2,722,921 
Unamortized premium on 6.25% Senior Notes— 2,917 
Unamortized premium on 6.125% Senior NotesUnamortized premium on 6.125% Senior Notes2,589 3,236 Unamortized premium on 6.125% Senior Notes2,157 2,373 
Unamortized discount on Second Lien Notes(33,524)(41,820)
Unamortized discount on 9.00% Second Lien Senior Secured NotesUnamortized discount on 9.00% Second Lien Senior Secured Notes(13,591)(14,852)
Unamortized premium on 8.25% Senior NotesUnamortized premium on 8.25% Senior Notes2,668 3,240 Unamortized premium on 8.25% Senior Notes2,287 2,477 
Unamortized deferred financing costs for Second Lien NotesUnamortized deferred financing costs for Second Lien Notes(3,142)(3,931)Unamortized deferred financing costs for Second Lien Notes(2,663)(2,910)
Unamortized deferred financing costs for Senior NotesUnamortized deferred financing costs for Senior Notes(16,902)(7,019)Unamortized deferred financing costs for Senior Notes(14,829)(15,894)
Total carrying value of borrowings (1)
Total carrying value of borrowings (1)
$2,809,610 $2,969,264 
Total carrying value of borrowings (1)
$2,623,282 $2,694,115 
(1)    Excludes unamortized deferred financing costs related to the Company’s senior secured revolving credit facility of $19.3$16.5 million and $23.6$18.1 million as of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively, which are classified in “Deferred financing costs” in the consolidated balance sheets.
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility
The Company has a senior secured revolving credit facility with a syndicate of lenders (the “Credit Facility”) that, as of September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, had a maximum credit amount of $5.0 billion, a borrowing base and elected commitment amount of $1.6 billion, with borrowings outstanding of $723.0$712.0 million at a weighted-average interest rate of 2.35%2.74%, and letters of credit outstanding of $24.0$23.0 million. The credit agreement governing the Credit Facility provides for interest-only payments until December 20, 2024 (subjectwhen the credit agreement matures and any outstanding borrowings are due. The Credit Facility is subject to remainingspecified springing maturity dates of (i) July 2, 2024 if the 6.125% Senior Notes due 2024 (the “6.125% Senior Notes”) are outstanding at such time and (ii) ifmore than $100.0 million principal amount of the 9.00% Second Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2025 (the “Second Lien Notes”) are outstanding at such time, the date which is 182 days prior to the maturity of any of theand 6.125% Senior Notes toare outstanding. The Credit Facility is secured by first preferred mortgages covering the extent a principal amount of more than $100.0 million with respect to each such issuance is outstanding as of such date), when the credit agreement matures and any outstanding borrowings are due. Company’s major producing properties.
The borrowing base under the credit agreement is subject to regular redeterminations in the spring and fall of each year, as well as special redeterminations described in the credit agreement, which in each case may reduce the amount of the borrowing base. The Credit Facility is secured by first preferred mortgages coveringOn May 2, 2022, as part of the Company’s major producing properties.
On November 1, 2021, the Company entered into the fifth amendment to its credit agreement governing the Credit Facility which, among other things, reaffirmedspring 2022 redetermination, the borrowing base and elected commitment amount of $1.6 billion as a result of the fall 2021 scheduled redetermination.were reaffirmed.
Borrowings outstanding under the credit agreement bear interest at the Company’s option at either (i) a base rate for a base rate loan plus a margin between 1.00% to 2.00%, where the base rate is defined as the greatest of the prime rate, the federal funds rate plus 0.50% and the adjusted LIBO rate plus 1.00%, or (ii) an adjusted LIBO rate for a Eurodollar loan plus a margin between 2.00% to 3.00%. The Company also incurs commitment fees at rates ranging between 0.375% to 0.500% on the unused portion of lender commitments, which are included in “Interest expense, net of capitalized amounts” in the consolidated statements of operations.
Issuance of 8.00% Senior Notes and Redemption of 6.25% Senior NotesCovenants
On June 21, 2021, the Company entered into a Purchase Agreement pursuant to which it agreed to issue and sell $650.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 8.00% senior unsecured notes due 2028 (the “8.00% Senior Notes”) in a private placement, which closed on July 6, 2021, for proceeds of approximately $638.1 million, net of underwriting discounts and commissions and offering costs. The 8.00% Senior Notes mature on August 1, 2028 and interest is payable semi-annually each February 1 and August 1, commencing on February 1, 2022.
At any time prior to August 1, 2024, the Company may, from time to time, redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the 8.00% Senior Notes in an amount of cash not greater than the net cash proceeds from certain equity offerings at the redemption price of 108.00% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption, if at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of the 8.00% Senior Notes remains outstanding after such redemption and the redemption occurs within 180 days of the closing date of such equity offering. Prior to August 1, 2024, the Company may, at its option, on any one or
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more occasions, redeem all or a portion of the 8.00% Senior Notes at 100.00% of the principal amount plus an applicable make-whole premium and accrued and unpaid interest. On or after August 1, 2024, the Company may redeem all or a portion of the 8.00% Senior Notes at redemption prices decreasing annually from 104.00% to 100.00% of the principal amount redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest. Upon the occurrence of certain kinds of change of control, the Company must make an offer to repurchase all or a portion of each holder’s 8.00% Senior Notes for cash at a price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest.
Also on June 21, 2021, the Company delivered a redemption notice with respect to all $542.7 million of its outstanding 6.25% Senior Notes due 2023 (the “6.25% Senior Notes”), which became redeemable on July 21, 2021. The Company used a portion of the net proceeds from the 8.00% Senior Notes to redeem all of its outstanding 6.25% Senior Notes and the remaining proceeds to partially repay amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility. The Company recognized a gain on extinguishment of debt of approximately $2.4 million in its consolidated statements of operations, which was primarily related to writing off the remaining unamortized premium associated with the 6.25% Senior Notes.
Second Lien Notes Exchange
On August 3, 2021, the Company entered into an agreement with Chambers Investments, LLC (“Kimmeridge”), a private investment vehicle managed by Kimmeridge Energy Management, LLC, to exchange $197.0 million of its outstanding Second Lien Notes for a notional amount of approximately $223.1 million of the Company’s common stock (the “Exchange”). The value of equity to be delivered is based on the optional redemption language in the indenture for the Second Lien Notes. The price of the Company’s common stock used to calculate the shares issued is based on the 10-day volume-weighted average price as of August 2, 2021 and equates to 5.5 million shares.
The Exchange was contingent upon, among other things, (i) the closing of the Primexx Acquisition, which occurred on October 1, 2021, and (ii) the approval of the Company’s shareholders, as required under New York Stock Exchange rules, of the issuance of approximately 5.5 million shares of the Company’s common stock to Kimmeridge in the Exchange. A special meeting of shareholders was held on November 3, 2021, at which time the requisite shareholder approval for the issuance was obtained. The exchange is anticipated to close on November 5, 2021. See “Note 15 - Subsequent Events” for further discussion.
Restrictive Covenants
The Company’s credit agreement governing the Credit Facility, containsthe 6.125% Senior Notes, the 8.25% Senior Notes, the 6.375% Senior Notes and the 8.00% Senior Notes (collectively, the “Senior Unsecured Notes”) and the Second Lien Notes limit the Company and certain covenants including restrictions onof its subsidiaries with respect to the amount of additional indebtedness, paymentliens, dividends and other payments to shareholders, repurchases or redemptions of cash dividendsthe Company’s common stock, redemptions of senior notes, investments, acquisitions, mergers, asset dispositions, transactions with affiliates, hedging transactions and other matters, along with maintenance of certain financial ratios.
Under the credit agreement, the Company must maintain the following financial covenants determined as of the last day of the quarter: (1) a Secured Leverage Ratio (as defined in the credit agreement governing the Credit Facility) of no more than 3.004.00 to 1.00 and (2) a Current Ratio (as defined in the credit agreement governing the Credit Facility) of not less than 1.00 to 1.00. The Company was in compliance with these covenants at September 30, 2021.
The credit agreement governing the Credit Facility and the indentures governing the Company’s 6.125% Senior Notes, 8.25% Senior Notes due 2025, 6.375% Senior Notes due 2026 and 8.00% Senior Notes due 2028 (together with the 6.25% Senior Notes, the “Senior Unsecured Notes”) also place restrictions on the Company and certain of its subsidiaries with respect to additional indebtedness, liens, dividends and other payments to shareholders, repurchases or redemptions of the Company’s common stock, redemptions of senior notes, investments, acquisitions, mergers, asset dispositions, transactions with affiliates, hedging transactions and other matters.March 31, 2022.
The credit agreement and indentures are subject to customary events of default. If an event of default occurs and is continuing, the holders or lenders may elect to accelerate amounts due (except in the case of a bankruptcy event of default, in which case such amounts will automatically become due and payable).
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Note 7 - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Objectives and Strategies for Using Derivative Instruments
The Company is exposed to fluctuations in oil, natural gas and NGL prices received for its production. Consequently, the Company believes it is prudent to manage the variability in cash flows on a portion of its oil, natural gas and NGL production. The Company utilizes a mix of collars, swaps, and put and call options to manage fluctuations in cash flows resulting from changes in commodity prices. The Company does not use these instruments for speculative or trading purposes.
Counterparty Risk and Offsetting
The Company typically has numerous commodity derivative instruments outstanding with a counterparty that were executed at various dates, for various contract types, commodities and time periods. This often results in both commodity derivative asset and liability positions with that counterparty. The Company nets its commodity derivative instrument fair values executed with the same counterparty to a single asset or liability pursuant to International Swap Dealers Association Master Agreements (“ISDA Agreements”), which provide for net settlement over the term of the contract and in the event of default or termination of the contract.
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In general, if a party to a derivative transaction incurs an event of default, as defined in the applicable agreement, the other party will have the right to demand the posting of collateral, demand a cash payment transfer or terminate the arrangement.
As of September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, the Company has outstanding commodity derivative instruments with 1510 counterparties to minimize its credit exposure to any individual counterparty. All of the counterparties to the Company’s commodity derivative instruments are also lenders under the Company’s credit agreement. Therefore, each of the Company’s counterparties allow the Company to satisfy any need for margin obligations associated with commodity derivative instruments where the Company is in a net liability position with the collateral securing the credit agreement, thus eliminating the need for independent collateral posting.
Because each of the Company’s counterparties has an investment grade credit rating, the Company believes it does not have significant credit risk and accordingly does not currently require its counterparties to post collateral to support the net asset positions of its commodity derivative instruments. Although the Company does not currently anticipate nonperformance from its counterparties, it continually monitors the credit ratings of each counterparty.
While the Company monitors counterparty creditworthiness on an ongoing basis, it cannot predict sudden changes in counterparties’ creditworthiness. In addition, even if such changes are not sudden, the Company may be limited in its ability to mitigate an increase in counterparty credit risk. Should one of these counterparties not perform, the Company may not realize the benefit of some of its derivative instruments under lower commodity prices while continuing to be obligated under higher commodity price contracts subject to any right of offset under the agreements. Counterparty credit risk is considered when determining the fair value of a derivative instrument. See “Note 8 - Fair Value Measurements” for further discussion.
Financial Statement Presentation and SettlementsContingent Consideration Arrangements
Settlements of the Company’s commodity derivative instruments are based on the difference between the contract price or prices specifiedThe Company met certain oil pricing thresholds for 2021 associated with certain contingent consideration arrangements described in the derivative instrument and a benchmark price, such as the NYMEX price. To determine the fair value of the Company’s derivative instruments, the Company utilizes present value methods that include assumptions about commodity prices based on those observed in underlying markets. See “Note 8 - Fair Value Measurements” for additional information regarding fair value.
Contingent Consideration Arrangements
Ranger Divestiture. In the second quarter of 2019, the Company completed its divestiture of certain non-core assets in the southern Midland Basin (the “Ranger Divestiture”). The Company’s Ranger Divestiture provided for potential contingent consideration to be received by the Company if commodity prices exceed specified thresholds. See “Note 8 - Fair Value Measurements” for further discussion. This contingent consideration arrangement is summarized in the table below (in thousands except for per Bbl amounts):
Year
Threshold (1)
Contingent Receipt - Annual
Threshold (1)
Contingent Receipt - AnnualPeriod Cash Flow OccursStatement of Cash Flows PresentationRemaining Contingent Receipt - Aggregate Limit
Remaining Potential Settlement2021Greater than $60/Bbl, less than $65/Bbl$9,000Equal to or greater than $65/Bbl$20,833(2)(2)$20,833 
(1)    The price used to determine whether the specified thresholds have been met is the averageDerivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” of the final monthly settlements for each month during each annual period end for NYMEX Light Sweet Crude Oil Futures, as reported by the CME Group.
(2)Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in its 2021 Annual Report. Cash received or paid for settlements of contingent consideration arrangements are classified as cash flows from financing activities or cash flows from investing activities, respectively, up to the divestiture or acquisition date fair value, respectively, with any excess classified as cash flows from operating activities. If eitherAs a result, the Company received $20.8 million, of the commodity price thresholds is reached in 2021,which $8.5 million of the contingent receipt will beis presented in cash flows from financing activities with the remainderremaining $12.3 million presented in cash flows from operating activities, and paid $25.0 million, of which $19.2 million is presented in cash flows from investing activities with the remaining $5.8 million presented in cash flows from operating activities, in the first quarter of 2022. Both of these contingent consideration arrangements expired at the end of 2021.
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Contingent ExL Consideration. As a result of the acquisition of Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. (“Carrizo”) in late 2019 (the “Carrizo Acquisition”), the Company assumed all contingent consideration arrangements previously entered into by Carrizo. As of September 30, 2021, the Contingent ExL Consideration, as summarized below, is the only contingent consideration arrangement remaining from the Carrizo Acquisition.
Year
Threshold (1)
Period
Cash Flow
Occurs
Statement of
Cash Flows Presentation
Contingent
Payment -
Annual
Remaining Contingent
Payments -
Aggregate Limit
(In thousands)
Remaining Potential Settlement2021$50.00 (2)(2)($25,000)($25,000)
(1)    The price used to determine whether the specified threshold for the year has been met is the average daily settlement price of the front month NYMEX WTI futures contract as published by the CME Group.
(2)    Cash paid for settlements of contingent consideration arrangements are classified as cash flows from investing activities up to the acquisition date fair value with any excess classified as cash flows from operating activities. If the commodity price threshold is reached in 2021, $19.2 million of the contingent payment will be presented in cash flows from investing activities with the remainder presented in cash flows from operating activities in the first quarter of 2022.
Warrants
On September 30, 2020, the Company issued $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of its Second Lien NotesFinancial Statement Presentation and warrants for 7.3 million shares of the Company’s common stock exercisable only on a net share settlement basis (the “September 2020 Warrants”). The Company determined that the September 2020 Warrants were required to be accounted for as a derivative instrument. The Company recorded the September 2020 Warrants as a liability on its consolidated balance sheet measured at fair value as a component of “Fair value of derivatives” with gains and losses as a result of changes in the fair value of the September 2020 Warrants recorded as “(Gain) loss on derivative contracts” in the consolidated statements of operations in the period in which the changes occur. See “Note 8 - Fair Value Measurements” for additional details.
In February 2021, holders of the September 2020 Warrants provided notice and exercised all of their outstanding warrants. As a result of this exercise, the Company issued 5.6 million shares of its common stock in exchange for all of the outstanding September 2020 Warrants. The exercise of the September 2020 Warrants resulted in settlement of the associated derivative liability, which was $134.8 million at the time of exercise, and the fair value of the September 2020 Warrants at exercise, less the par value of the shares of common stock issued in the exercise, was reclassified to “Capital in excess of par value” in the consolidated balance sheets.
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Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging InstrumentsSettlements
The Company records its derivative instruments at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets and records changes in fair value as “(Gain) loss on derivative contracts” in the consolidated statements of operations. Settlements are also recorded as “(Gain) loss on derivative contracts” in the consolidated statements of operations. As previously discussed, the Company’s commodity derivative contracts are subject to master netting arrangements. The Company’s policy is to presentCompany presents the fair value of derivative contracts on a net basis in the consolidated balance sheets.sheets as they are subject to master netting arrangements. The following presents the impact of this presentation to the Company’s recognized assets and liabilities for the periods indicated:
As of September 30, 2021
Presented without As Presented with
Effects of NettingEffects of NettingEffects of Netting
(In thousands)
Assets
Commodity derivative instruments$64,151 ($64,113)$38 
Contingent consideration arrangements18,567 — 18,567 
Fair value of derivatives - current$82,718 ($64,113)$18,605 
Commodity derivative instruments$7,278 ($7,278)$— 
Contingent consideration arrangements— — — 
Other assets, net$7,278 ($7,278)$— 
Liabilities   
Commodity derivative instruments (1)
($364,107)$64,113 ($299,994)
Contingent consideration arrangements(24,688)— (24,688)
Fair value of derivatives - current($388,795)$64,113 ($324,682)
Commodity derivative instruments($22,528)$7,278 ($15,250)
Contingent consideration arrangements— — — 
Fair value of derivatives - non-current($22,528)$7,278 ($15,250)
As of March 31, 2022
Presented without As Presented with
Effects of NettingEffects of NettingEffects of Netting
(In thousands)
Derivative Assets
Fair value of derivatives - current$10,939 ($10,939)$— 
Other assets, net$15,773 ($15,773)$— 
Derivative Liabilities   
Fair value of derivatives - current (1)
($403,867)$10,939 ($392,928)
Fair value of derivatives - non-current($50,207)$15,773 ($34,434)
(1)    Includes approximately $6.6$0.9 million of deferred premiums, which the Company will paybe paid as the applicable contracts settle.
As of December 31, 2020As of December 31, 2021
Presented without As Presented withPresented without As Presented with
Effects of NettingEffects of NettingEffects of NettingEffects of NettingEffects of NettingEffects of Netting
(In thousands)(In thousands)
AssetsAssetsAssets
Commodity derivative instrumentsCommodity derivative instruments$21,156 ($20,235)$921 Commodity derivative instruments$25,469 ($23,921)$1,548 
Contingent consideration arrangementsContingent consideration arrangements— — — Contingent consideration arrangements20,833 — 20,833 
Fair value of derivatives - currentFair value of derivatives - current$21,156 ($20,235)$921 Fair value of derivatives - current$46,302 ($23,921)$22,381 
Commodity derivative instrumentsCommodity derivative instruments$— $— $— Commodity derivative instruments$1,119 ($869)$250 
Contingent consideration arrangementsContingent consideration arrangements1,816 — 1,816 Contingent consideration arrangements— — — 
Other assets, netOther assets, net$1,816 $— $1,816 Other assets, net$1,119 ($869)$250 
LiabilitiesLiabilities   Liabilities   
Commodity derivative instruments (1)
Commodity derivative instruments (1)
($117,295)$20,235 ($97,060)
Commodity derivative instruments (1)
($184,898)$23,921 ($160,977)
Contingent consideration arrangementsContingent consideration arrangements— — — Contingent consideration arrangements(25,000)— (25,000)
Fair value of derivatives - currentFair value of derivatives - current($117,295)$20,235 ($97,060)Fair value of derivatives - current($209,898)$23,921 ($185,977)
Commodity derivative instrumentsCommodity derivative instruments$— $— $— Commodity derivative instruments($12,278)$869 ($11,409)
Contingent consideration arrangementsContingent consideration arrangements(8,618)— (8,618)Contingent consideration arrangements— — — 
September 2020 Warrants liability(79,428)— (79,428)
Fair value of derivatives - non-currentFair value of derivatives - non-current($88,046)$— ($88,046)Fair value of derivatives - non-current($12,278)$869 ($11,409)
(1)    Includes approximately $11.2$2.9 million of deferred premiums, which the Company will paybe paid as the applicable contracts settle.
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The components of “(Gain) loss“Loss on derivative contracts” are as follows for the respective periods:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
(In thousands)
(Gain) loss on oil derivatives$67,198 $16,606 $393,792 ($118,348)
(Gain) loss on natural gas derivatives33,026 7,296 48,539 18,819 
(Gain) loss on NGL derivatives10,242 2,421 15,114 2,418 
(Gain) loss on contingent consideration arrangements(3,297)715 (680)(855)
(Gain) loss on September 2020 Warrants liability— — 55,390 — 
(Gain) loss on derivative contracts$107,169 $27,038 $512,155 ($97,966)
Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021
(In thousands)
Loss on oil derivatives$325,348 $149,561 
Loss on natural gas derivatives28,181 2,697 
Loss on NGL derivatives4,771 1,138 
Loss on contingent consideration arrangements— 5,737 
Loss on September 2020 Warrants liability (1)
— 55,390 
Loss on derivative contracts$358,300 $214,523 
(1)    Further details of the Company’s September 2020 Warrants and the loss on the associated September 2020 Warrants liability are described in “Note 7 - Borrowings”, “Note 8 - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” and “Note 9 - Fair Value Measurements” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in its 2021 Annual Report.
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The components of “Cash received (paid)paid for commodity derivative settlements, net” and “Cash paidreceived (paid) for settlements of contingent consideration arrangements, net” are as follows for the respective periods:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
(In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities    
Cash received (paid) on oil derivatives($98,752)$2,130 ($221,112)$100,823 
Cash received (paid) on natural gas derivatives(9,592)(1,677)(12,867)931 
Cash received (paid) on NGL derivatives(2,463)— (4,399)— 
Cash received (paid) for commodity derivative settlements, net($110,807)$453 ($238,378)$101,754 
Cash flows from investing activities    
Cash paid for settlements of contingent consideration arrangements, net$— $— $— ($40,000)
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Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021
(In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities  
Cash paid on oil derivatives($95,353)($39,947)
Cash paid on natural gas derivatives(4,644)(1,369)
Cash paid on NGL derivatives(1,528)(846)
Cash paid for commodity derivative settlements, net($101,525)($42,162)
Cash received for settlements of contingent consideration arrangements, net$6,492 $— 
Cash flows from investing activities  
Cash paid for settlement of contingent consideration arrangement($19,171)$— 
Cash flows from financing activities
Cash received for settlement of contingent consideration arrangement$8,512 $— 
Derivative Positions
Listed in the tables below are the outstanding oil, natural gas and NGL derivative contracts as of September 30, 2021:March 31, 2022:
For the RemainderFor the Full YearFor the Full YearFor the RemainderFor the Full Year
Oil contracts (WTI)202120222023
Swap contracts
Oil Contracts (WTI)Oil Contracts (WTI)20222023
Swap Contracts Swap Contracts
Total volume (Bbls) Total volume (Bbls)1,748,000 3,240,000 —  Total volume (Bbls)3,676,000 (1)905,000 
Weighted average price per Bbl Weighted average price per Bbl$56.87 $64.00 $—  Weighted average price per Bbl$62.77 (1)$71.20 
Collar contracts
Total volume (Bbls)2,290,450 7,097,500 — 
Weighted average price per Bbl
Ceiling (short call)$46.97 $67.70 $— 
Floor (long put)$39.37 $56.15 $— 
Long put contracts
Total volume (Bbls)414,000 — — 
Weighted average price per Bbl$62.50 $— $— 
Short call contracts
Total volume (Bbls)1,216,240 (1)— — 

Weighted average price per Bbl$63.62 $— $— 
Short call swaption contracts
Total volume (Bbls)— 1,825,000 (2)1,825,000 (2)
Weighted average price per Bbl$— $52.18 $72.00 
Oil contracts (Brent ICE) (3)
  
Collar contracts
Collar Contracts Collar Contracts
Total volume (Bbls)Total volume (Bbls)184,000 �� —  Total volume (Bbls)4,712,500 2,096,500 
Weighted average price per BblWeighted average price per Bbl Weighted average price per Bbl
Ceiling (short call)Ceiling (short call)$50.00 $— $—  Ceiling (short call)$68.77 $80.25 
Floor (long put)Floor (long put)$45.00 $— $—  Floor (long put)$57.83 $69.48 
Oil contracts (Midland basis differential)
Swap contracts
Short Call Swaption Contracts (2)
Short Call Swaption Contracts (2)
Total volume (Bbls) Total volume (Bbls)892,400 — —  Total volume (Bbls)— 1,825,000 
Weighted average price per Bbl Weighted average price per Bbl$0.33 $— $—  Weighted average price per Bbl$— $72.00 
Oil contracts (Argus Houston MEH)
Collar contracts
Oil Contracts (Midland Basis Differential)Oil Contracts (Midland Basis Differential)
Swap Contracts Swap Contracts
Total volume (Bbls) Total volume (Bbls)1,787,500 — 
Weighted average price per Bbl Weighted average price per Bbl$0.50 $— 
Oil Contracts (Argus Houston MEH)Oil Contracts (Argus Houston MEH)
Collar Contracts Collar Contracts
Total volume (Bbls) Total volume (Bbls)— 452,500 —  Total volume (Bbls)227,500 — 
Weighted average price per Bbl Weighted average price per Bbl Weighted average price per Bbl
Ceiling (short call)Ceiling (short call)$— $63.15 $— Ceiling (short call)$63.15 $— 
Floor (long put)Floor (long put)$— $51.25 $— Floor (long put)$51.25 $— 
(1)    Premiums from the sale of call options were used to increase the fixed price of certain simultaneously executed price swaps and three-way collars.
(2)    TheIn March 2022, and 2023 short call swaption contracts have exercise expiration dates of December 31, 2021 and December 30, 2022, respectively.
(3)    In February 2021, the Company entered into certain offsetting ICE BrentWTI swaps for the second quarter of 2022 to reduce its exposure to rising oil prices. Those offsetting swaps resulted in a locked-inrecognized loss of approximately $2.9$39.3 million of which $1.6 million settled in the third quarter of 2021 with the remaining $1.3 million towill be settled in the fourthsecond quarter of 2021.2022 as the applicable contracts settle.
(2)    The 2023 short call swaption contracts have exercise expiration dates of December 30, 2022.
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For the RemainderFor the Full Year
Natural gas contracts (Henry Hub)20212022
   Swap contracts
      Total volume (MMBtu)4,357,000 7,320,000 
      Weighted average price per MMBtu$2.96 $3.08 
Collar contracts
      Total volume (MMBtu)1,840,000 5,740,000 
      Weighted average price per MMBtu
         Ceiling (short call)$2.80 $3.64 
         Floor (long put)$2.50 $2.83 
   Short call contracts
      Total volume (MMBtu)1,840,000 (1)— 
      Weighted average price per MMBtu$3.09 $— 
Natural gas contracts (Waha basis differential)
   Swap contracts
      Total volume (MMBtu)4,140,000 5,475,000 
      Weighted average price per MMBtu($0.42)($0.21)
(1)    Premiums from the sale of call options were used to increase the fixed price of certain simultaneously executed price swaps and three-way collars.
For the RemainderFor the Full Year
NGL contracts (OPIS Mont Belvieu Purity Ethane)20212022
   Swap contracts
      Total volume (Bbls)460,000 378,000 
      Weighted average price per Bbl$7.62 $15.70 
NGL contracts (OPIS Mont Belvieu Propane)
Swap contracts
Total volume (Bbls)266,800 252,000 
Weighted average price per Bbl$52.15 $48.43 
NGL contracts (OPIS Mont Belvieu Butane)
Swap contracts
Total volume (Bbls)101,200 99,000 
Weighted average price per Bbl$59.43 $54.39 
NGL contracts (OPIS Mont Belvieu Isobutane)
Swap contracts
Total volume (Bbls)55,200 54,000 
Weighted average price per Bbl$58.96 $54.29 
For the RemainderFor the Full Year
Natural Gas Contracts (Henry Hub)20222023
   Swap Contracts
      Total volume (MMBtu)10,700,000 — 
      Weighted average price per MMBtu$3.62 $— 
Collar Contracts
      Total volume (MMBtu)6,110,000 2,700,000 
      Weighted average price per MMBtu
         Ceiling (short call)$4.51 $5.56 
         Floor (long put)$3.68 $4.58 
Natural Gas Contracts (Waha Basis Differential)
   Swap Contracts
      Total volume (MMBtu)1,220,000 6,080,000 
      Weighted average price per MMBtu($0.75)($0.75)
Note 8 - Fair Value Measurements
Accounting guidelines for measuring fair value establish a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements. The valuation hierarchy categorizes assets and liabilities measured at fair value into one of three different levels depending on the observability of the inputs employed in the measurement. The three levels are defined as follows:
Level 1 – Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.
Level 2 – Other inputs that are observable directly or indirectly such as quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs which are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data and which the Company makes its own assumptions about how market participants would price the assets and liabilities.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Cash, cash equivalents,Cash Equivalents, and restricted investments.Restricted Investments. The carrying amounts for these instruments approximate fair value due to the short-term nature or maturity of the instruments.
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Debt. The carrying amount of borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility approximates fair value as the borrowings bear interest at variable rates and are reflective of market rates. The following table presents the principal amounts of the Company’s Second Lien Notes and Senior Unsecured Notes with the fair values measured using quoted secondary market trading prices which are designated as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy. See “Note 6 - Borrowings” for further discussion.
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Principal AmountFair ValuePrincipal AmountFair ValuePrincipal AmountFair ValuePrincipal AmountFair Value
(In thousands)(In thousands)
6.25% Senior Notes$— $— $542,720 $344,627 
6.125% Senior Notes6.125% Senior Notes460,241 456,789 460,241 260,036 6.125% Senior Notes$460,241 $456,789 $460,241 $455,639 
9.00% Second Lien Notes9.00% Second Lien Notes516,659 561,867 516,659 470,160 9.00% Second Lien Notes319,659 339,638 319,659 343,633 
8.25% Senior Notes8.25% Senior Notes187,238 185,366 187,238 100,172 8.25% Senior Notes187,238 189,110 187,238 184,429 
6.375% Senior Notes6.375% Senior Notes320,783 311,160 320,783 161,995 6.375% Senior Notes320,783 317,575 320,783 309,556 
8.00% Senior Notes8.00% Senior Notes650,000 651,625 — — 8.00% Senior Notes650,000 684,125 650,000 663,000 
TotalTotal$2,134,921 $2,166,807 $2,027,641 $1,336,990 Total$1,937,921 $1,987,237 $1,937,921 $1,956,257 
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Certain assets and liabilities are reported at fair value on a recurring basis in the consolidated balance sheets. The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate fair value:
Commodity Derivative Instruments. The fair value of commodity derivative instruments is derived using a third-party income approach valuation model that utilizes market-corroborated inputs that are observable over the term of the commodity derivative contract. The Company’s fair value calculations also incorporate an estimate of the counterparties’ default risk for commodity derivative assets and an estimate of the Company’s default risk for commodity derivative liabilities. As the inputs in the model are substantially observable over the term of the commodity derivative contract and there is a wide availability of quoted market prices for similar commodity derivative contracts, the Company designates its commodity derivative instruments as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. See “Note 7 - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” for further discussion.
Contingent Consideration Arrangements - embedded derivative financial instruments. The embedded options within the contingent consideration arrangements are considered financial instruments under ASC 815. The Company engages a third-party valuation specialist using an option pricing model approach to measure the fair value of the embedded options on a recurring basis. The valuation includes significant inputs such as forward oil price curves, time to expiration, and implied volatility. The model provides for the probability that the specified pricing thresholds would be met for each settlement period, estimates undiscounted payouts, and risk adjusts for the discount rates inclusive of adjustments for each of the counterparty’s credit quality. As these inputs are substantially observable for the full term of the contingent consideration arrangements, the inputs are considered Level 2 inputs within the fair value hierarchy. See “Note 7 - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” for further discussion.
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The following tables present the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020:
September 30, 2021
Level 1Level 2Level 3
(In thousands)
Assets   
Commodity derivative instruments$— $38 $— 
Contingent consideration arrangements— 18,567 — 
Liabilities   
Commodity derivative instruments (1)
— (315,244)— 
Contingent consideration arrangements— (24,688)— 
Total net assets (liabilities)$— ($321,327)$— 
   
December 31, 2020
Level 1Level 2Level 3
(In thousands)
Assets   
Commodity derivative instruments$— $921 $— 
Contingent consideration arrangements— 1,816 — 
Liabilities   
Commodity derivative instruments (2)
— (97,060)— 
Contingent consideration arrangements— (8,618)— 
September 2020 Warrants— — (79,428)
Total net assets (liabilities)$— ($102,941)($79,428)
2021:
(1)    Includes approximately $6.6 million of deferred premiums which the Company will pay as the applicable contracts settle.
(2)    Includes approximately $11.2 million of deferred premiums which the Company will pay as the applicable contracts settle.
September 2020 Warrants. The fair value of the September 2020 Warrants was calculated using a Black Scholes-Merton option pricing model. As historical volatility is a significant input into the model, the September 2020 Warrants were designated as Level 3 within the valuation hierarchy.
In February 2021, holders of the September 2020 Warrants provided notice and exercised all of their outstanding warrants. The exercise of the September 2020 Warrants resulted in settlement of the associated derivative liability of $134.8 million. See “Note 7 - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” for additional details.
The following table presents a reconciliation of the change in the fair value of the liability related to the September 2020 Warrants, which was designated as Level 3 within the valuation hierarchy, for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022
Level 1Level 2Level 3
(In thousands)
Beginning of periodCommodity derivative assets$— $79,428— $— 
(Gain) loss on changes in fair valueCommodity derivative liabilities (1)
— 55,390(427,362) 
Transfers into (out of) Level 3(134,818)
December 31, 2021
Level 1Level 2Level 3
(In thousands)
Assets
Commodity derivative instruments$— $1,798 $— 
End of periodContingent consideration arrangements— 20,833 — 
Liabilities
Commodity derivative instruments (2)
— (172,386)— 
Contingent consideration arrangements— (25,000)— 
Total net assets (liabilities)$—($174,755)$— 
(1)    Included in “(Gain) loss on derivative contracts” inIncludes approximately $0.9 million of deferred premiums, which will be paid as the consolidated statementsapplicable contracts settle.
(2)    Includes approximately $2.9 million of operations.deferred premiums, which will be paid as the applicable contracts settle.
There were no transfers between any of the fair value levels during any period presented.
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
Acquisitions. The fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed are measured as of the acquisition date by a third-party valuation specialist using a combination of income and market approaches, which are not observable in the market and are therefore designated as Level 3 inputs. Significant inputs include expected discounted future cash flows from estimated reserve quantities, estimates for timing and costs to produce and develop reserves, oil and natural gas forward prices, and a risk-adjusted discount rate. See “Note 3 - Acquisitions and Divestitures” for additional discussion.
Asset retirement obligations.Retirement Obligations. The Company measures the fair value of asset retirement obligations as of the date a well begins drilling or when production equipment and facilities are installed using a discounted cash flow model based on inputs that are not observable in the market and therefore are designated as Level 3 within the valuation hierarchy. Significant inputs to the fair value measurement of asset retirement obligations include estimates of the costs of plugging and abandoning oil and gas wells, removing production equipment and facilities, restoring the surface of the land as well as estimates of the economic lives of the oil and gas wells and future inflation rates.
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Note 9 - Income Taxes
The Company provides for income taxes at the statutory rate of 21%. Reported income tax benefit (expense) differs from the amount of income tax benefit (expense) that would result from applying domestic federal statutory tax rates to pretax income (loss). These differences primarily relate to non-deductible executive compensation expenses, restricted stock windfalls, changes in valuation allowances, and state income taxes.
For both the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, the Company’s effective income tax rates wererate was approximately 1% and 0%, respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, the Company’s effective income tax rates were 1% and 6%, respectively.. The primary differences between the effective tax rates for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 and the statutory rate resulted from the valuation allowance recorded against the Company’s net deferred tax assets beginning in the second quarter of 2020 and the effect of state income taxes.
Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance
Management monitors company-specific, oil and natural gas industry and worldwide economic factors and assesses the likelihood that
the Company’s net deferred tax assets will be utilized prior to their expiration. A significant item of objective negative evidence considered was the cumulative historical three yearthree-year pre-tax loss and a net deferred tax asset position at September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, driven primarily by the impairments of evaluated oil and gas properties recognized beginning in the second quarter of 2020 and continuing through the fourth quarter of 2020. This limits the ability to consider other subjective evidence such as the Company’s potential for future growth. Since the second quarter of 2020, based on the evaluation of the evidence available, the Company concluded that it is more likely than not that the net deferred tax assets will not be realized. As a result, the Company has recorded a valuation allowance, reducing the net deferred tax assets as of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 to zero. As long as the Company continues to conclude that the valuation
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allowance against its net deferred tax assets is necessary, the Company does not expect to have no significant deferred income tax expense or benefit.
The Company will continue to evaluate whether the valuation allowance is needed in future reporting periods. The valuation allowance will remain until the Company can conclude that the net deferred tax assets are more likely than not to be realized. Future events or new evidence which may lead the Company to conclude that it is more likely than not its net deferred tax assets will be realized include, but are not limited to, cumulative historical pre-tax earnings, improvements in crude oil prices, and taxable events that could result from one or more transactions. The valuation allowance does not preclude the Company from utilizing the tax attributes if it recognizes taxable income. As long as the Company continues to conclude that the valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets is necessary, the Company will have no significant deferred income tax expense or benefit.
Note 10 - Share-Based Compensation
RSU Equity Awards
The following table summarizes activity for restricted stock units that may be settled in common stock (“RSU Equity Awards”) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020:March 31, 2022:
Three Months Ended September 30,
20212020
RSU Equity Awards
(in thousands)
Weighted Average Grant Date
Fair Value
RSU Equity Awards
(in thousands)
Weighted Average Grant Date
Fair Value
Unvested, beginning of the period1,035 $35.88 719 $39.99 
Granted (1)
— $— $9.35 
Vested (2)
(2)$61.84 (14)$99.88 
Forfeited(10)$30.98 (12)$46.51 
Unvested, end of the period1,023 $35.86 699 $38.46 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
20212020
RSU Equity Awards
(in thousands)
Weighted Average Grant Date
Fair Value
RSU Equity Awards
(in thousands)
Weighted Average Grant Date
Fair Value
Unvested, beginning of the period677 $34.57 269 $102.48 
Granted (1)
636 $38.46 562 $21.07 
Vested (2)
(207)$39.51 (120)$100.19 
Forfeited(83)$36.18 (12)$46.51 
Unvested, end of the period1,023 $35.86 699 $38.46 
(1)Includes zero target performance-based RSU Equity Awards granted during both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and zero and 111.2 thousand during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively.
(2)The fair value of shares vested was $0.1 million during both the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, and $7.9 million and $1.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
RSU Equity Awards
(In thousands)
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Per Share
Unvested at beginning of the period968 $34.04 
Granted328 $60.63 
Vested(10)$53.38 
Forfeited(11)$33.36 
Unvested at end of the period1,275 $40.73 
Grant activity for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020 2022 primarily consisted of RSU Equity Awards granted to executives and employees as part of the annual grant of long-term equity incentive awards.
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No performance-based RSU Equity Awards were granted during the nine months ended September 30,2021. For the performance-based RSU Equity Awards granted in the first half of 2020, the number of outstanding performance-based RSU Equity Awards that can vest is based on a calculation that compares the Company’s total shareholder return (“TSR”) to the same calculated return of a group of peer companies selected by the Company and can range between 0% and 300% of the target units for the awards granted. These awards include an absolute TSR modifier, which was added as a second factor in the calculation, which could increase the number of awards that vest or reduce the number of awards that vest if the absolute TSR is less than 5% over the performance period.
The Company recognizes expense for performance-based RSU Equity Awards based on the fair value of the awards at the grant date. Awards with a performance-based provision do not allow for the reversal of previously recognized expense, even if the market metric is not achieved and no shares ultimately vest. Theweighted-average grant date fair value of performance-based$60.63.
The aggregate fair value of RSU Equity Awards calculated using a Monte Carlo simulation, was zero and $3.4 million forthat vested during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively. The following table summarizes the assumptions used to calculate the grant date fair value of the performance-based RSU Equity Awards granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2020:
Performance-Based AwardsJune 29, 2020January 31, 2020
Expected term (in years)2.52.9
Expected volatility113.2 %54.8 %
Risk-free interest rate0.2 %1.3 %
Dividend yield— %— %
March 31,2022was $0.5 million. As of September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, unrecognized compensation costs related to unvested RSU Equity Awards were $25.4$37.3 million and will be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.22.5 years.
Cash-Settled RSU Awards
The table below summarizes the activity forNo restricted stock units that may be settled in cash (“Cash-Settled RSU Awards”) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020:
Three Months Ended September 30,
20212020
Cash-Settled RSU Awards
(in thousands)
Weighted Average Grant Date
Fair Value
Cash-Settled RSU Awards
(in thousands)
Weighted Average Grant Date
Fair Value
Unvested, beginning of the period174 $45.93 208 $67.20 
Granted— $— — $— 
Vested— $— (1)$131.54 
Did not vest at end of performance period— $— (2)$133.95 
Forfeited— $— — $— 
Unvested, end of the period174 $45.93 205 $66.28 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
20212020
Cash-Settled RSU Awards
(in thousands)
Weighted Average Grant Date
Fair Value
Cash-Settled RSU Awards
(in thousands)
Weighted Average Grant Date
Fair Value
Unvested, beginning of the period196 $47.56 86 $124.22 
Granted (1)
$36.71 125 $29.76 
Vested(1)$110.48 (3)$130.12 
Did not vest at end of performance period(1)$110.48 (3)$148.81 
Forfeited(23)$54.57 — $— 
Unvested, end of the period174 $45.93 205 $66.28 
(1)Includes 3.2 thousand and 13.7 thousand units for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, associated with deferrals of certain non-employee director compensation pursuant to the terms of the Amended and Restated Deferred Compensation Plan for Outside Directors.
No Cash-Settled RSU Awardsor cash-settled stock appreciation rights (“Cash SARs”) were granted to employees during the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021. Grant activity in the first half of 2020 primarily consisted of Cash-Settled RSU Awards to executives as part of the annual grant of long-term equity incentive awards. These awards cliff vest after an approximate three-year performance period.
The Company’s outstanding Cash-Settled RSU Awards include the same performance-based vesting conditions as the performance-based RSU Equity Awards, which are described above. Additionally, the assumptions used to calculate the grant date fair value per
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Cash-Settled RSU Award granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 are the same as the performance-based RSU Equity Awards presented above.
The following table summarizes the Company’s liabilityliabilities for Cash-Settled RSU Awardscash-settled awards and the classification in the consolidated balance sheets for the periods indicated:
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Cash SARsCash SARs$10,324 $7,884 
Cash-Settled RSU AwardsCash-Settled RSU Awards4,563 1,382 
Other current liabilitiesOther current liabilities$661 $182 Other current liabilities14,887 9,266 
Cash-Settled RSU AwardsCash-Settled RSU Awards1,972 6,366 
Other long-term liabilitiesOther long-term liabilities6,780 1,336 Other long-term liabilities1,972 6,366 
Total Cash-Settled RSU AwardsTotal Cash-Settled RSU Awards$7,441 $1,518 Total Cash-Settled RSU Awards$16,859 $15,632 
As of September 30, 2021, unrecognized compensation costs related to unvested Cash-Settled RSU Awards were $3.7 million and will be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.2 years.
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Cash SARs

As a result of the Carrizo Acquisition, cash-settled stock appreciation rights (“Cash SARs”) previously granted by Carrizo that were outstanding at closing were canceled and converted into a Cash SAR covering shares of the Company’s common stock, with the conversion calculated as prescribed in the agreement governing the Carrizo Acquisition. The liabilities for Cash SARs as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 were $8.2 million and $1.7 million, respectively, all of which were classified as “Other current liabilities” in the consolidated balance sheets in the respective periods. Changes in the fair value of the Cash SARs are included in “General and administrative” in the consolidated statements of operations.
Share-Based Compensation Expense (Benefit), Net
Share-based compensation expense associated with the RSU Equity Awards, Cash-Settled RSU Awards, and Cash SARs, net of amounts capitalized, is included in “General and administrative” in the consolidated statements of operations. The following table presents share-based compensation expense (benefit), net for each respective period:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Three Months Ended March 31,
202120202021202020222021
(In thousands)(In thousands)
RSU Equity AwardsRSU Equity Awards$3,839 $3,009 $9,689 $10,169 RSU Equity Awards$3,366 $2,608 
Cash-Settled RSU AwardsCash-Settled RSU Awards(1,344)(566)6,105 (1,966)Cash-Settled RSU Awards237 4,442 
Cash SARsCash SARs(2,006)(1,005)6,536 (4,646)Cash SARs2,440 4,866 
489 1,438 22,330 3,557 6,043 11,916 
Less: amounts capitalized to oil and gas propertiesLess: amounts capitalized to oil and gas properties(1,392)(1,532)(10,346)(3,862)Less: amounts capitalized to oil and gas properties(1,877)(4,308)
Total share-based compensation expense (benefit), netTotal share-based compensation expense (benefit), net($903)($94)$11,984 ($305)Total share-based compensation expense (benefit), net$4,166 $7,608 
See “Note 10 - Share-Based Compensation” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the 20202021 Annual Report for details of the Company’s equity-based incentive plans. 
Note 11 - Stockholders’ Equity
Warrant Exercises
During the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2021, certain holders of the September 2020 Warrants and warrants issued in conjunction with the exchange of Senior Unsecured Notes on November 2, 2020 (the “November 2020 Warrants”)Warrants provided notice and exercised all of their outstanding warrants. As a result of the exercises, the Company issued a total of 6.4 million shares of its common stock in exchange for 8.4 million outstanding warrants determined on a net share settlement basis. See “Note 7 - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” and “Note 8 - Fair Value Measurements”Borrowings” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s 2021 Annual Report for additional details regarding the September 2020 Warrants. As of September 30, 2021, 0.6 million November 2020 Warrants were outstanding. See “Note 15 - Subsequent Events” for discussion ofand the exercise of the remaining November 2020 Warrants.
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Note 12 - Accounts Receivable, Net
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Oil and natural gas receivablesOil and natural gas receivables$168,109 $100,257 Oil and natural gas receivables$262,389 $171,837 
Joint interest receivablesJoint interest receivables8,607 11,530 Joint interest receivables21,044 13,751 
Other receivablesOther receivables42,266 24,191 Other receivables66,388 49,053 
Total Total218,982 135,978  Total349,821 234,641 
Allowance for credit lossesAllowance for credit losses(2,866)(2,869)Allowance for credit losses(2,228)(2,205)
Total accounts receivable, net Total accounts receivable, net$216,116 $133,109  Total accounts receivable, net$347,593 $232,436 
Note 13 - Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Accounts payableAccounts payable$74,881 $101,231 Accounts payable$134,690 $151,836 
Revenues payable259,842 162,762 
Revenues and royalties payableRevenues and royalties payable277,368 294,143 
Accrued capital expendituresAccrued capital expenditures48,029 32,493 Accrued capital expenditures56,388 64,412 
Accrued interestAccrued interest59,301 45,033 Accrued interest47,994 59,600 
Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities$442,053 $341,519  Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities$516,440 $569,991 
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Note 14 - Supplemental Cash Flow
Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2021202020222021
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Supplemental cash flow information:Supplemental cash flow information:Supplemental cash flow information:
Interest paid, net of capitalized amountsInterest paid, net of capitalized amounts$62,638 $62,414 Interest paid, net of capitalized amounts$25,144 $12,983 
Income taxes paidIncome taxes paid3,231 1,250 Income taxes paid— — 
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leasesOperating cash flows from operating leases$20,224 $35,919 Operating cash flows from operating leases$7,382 $8,065 
Investing cash flows from operating leasesInvesting cash flows from operating leases13,852 16,956 Investing cash flows from operating leases6,189 6,005 
Non-cash investing and financing activities:Non-cash investing and financing activities:Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Change in accrued capital expendituresChange in accrued capital expenditures$17,087 ($72,782)Change in accrued capital expenditures($8,897)$18,903 
Change in asset retirement costsChange in asset retirement costs3,381 1,208 Change in asset retirement costs289 1,151 
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities:ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities:ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities:
Operating leasesOperating leases$9,710 $10,475 Operating leases$8,505 $6,476 
Note 15 - Subsequent Events
Fifth Amendment to the Credit Agreement Reaffirmation
On November 1, 2021, the Company entered into the fifth amendment to its credit agreement governing the Credit Facility. See “Note 6 - Borrowings” for additional details.
Primexx Acquisition
On October 1, 2021, the Company closed the Primexx Acquisition. See “Note 3 - Acquisitions and Divestitures” for additional details.
Non-Core Asset Divestitures
On October 6, 2021, the Company entered into a purchase and sale agreement for the divestiture of certain non-core assets in the Midland Basin. The transaction, which is comprised of producing propertiesMay 2, 2022, as well as an undeveloped acreage position, has an agreed upon purchase price of approximately $38.2 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments, and is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2021.
On October 28, 2021, the Company entered into an agreement to sell certain non-core water infrastructure for $30.0 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments, as well as up to $18.0 million of contingent consideration.
Exercise of Warrants
On October 13, 2021, certain entities that were issued November 2020 Warrants provided notice and exercised all of their outstanding warrants. As a result of this exercise, the Company issued 0.5 million shares of its common stock in exchange for 0.6 million
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outstanding warrants determined on a net share settlement basis. Subsequent to this exercise, there are no remaining outstanding November 2020 Warrants.
Second Lien Notes Exchange
On November 3, 2021, at a special meeting of shareholders, the Company obtained the requisite shareholder approval for the issuance of approximately 5.5 million sharespart of the Company’s common stock inspring 2022 redetermination, the Exchange. The Exchange is expected to close on November 5, 2021. See “Note 6 - Borrowings” for additional details.

borrowing base and elected commitment amount of $1.6 billion were reaffirmed.
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Special Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This report includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements in this Form 10-Q by words such as “anticipate,” “project,” “intend,” “estimate,” “expect,” “believe,” “predict,” “budget,” “projection,” “goal,” “plan,” “forecast,” “target” or similar expressions.
All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this report that address activities, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements, including such things as:
our oil and natural gas reserve quantities, and the discounted present value of these reserves;
the amount and nature of our capital expenditures;
our future drilling and development plans and our potential drilling locations;
the timing and amount of future capital and operating costs;
production decline rates from our wells being greater than expected;
commodity price risk management activities and the impact on our average realized prices;
business strategies and plans of management;
our ability to consummate and efficiently integrate recent acquisitions; and
prospect development and property acquisitions.
We caution you that the forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q are subject to all of the risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, incident to the exploration for and development, production and sale of oil and natural gas. TheseWe disclose these and other risks include, but are not limitedimportant factors that could cause our actual results to the risks describeddiffer materially from our expectations under “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of our 20202021 Annual Report and in all quarterly reports on Form 10-Q filed subsequently thereto.Report. These factors include:
the volatility of oil, natural gas and NGL prices or a prolonged period of low oil, natural gas or NGLsNGL prices;
general economic conditions including the availability of credit and access to existing lines of credit;
changes in the supply of and demand for oil and natural gas, including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and various governmental actions taken to mitigate its impact or actions by, or disputes among, members of OPEC and other oil and natural gas producing countries, such as Russia, with respect to production levels or other matters related to the price of oil;
the uncertainty of estimates of oil and natural gas reserves;
impairments;
the impact of competition;
the availability and cost of seismic, drilling, completions and other equipment, waste and water disposal infrastructure, and personnel;
operating hazards inherent in the exploration for and production of oil and natural gas;
difficulties encountered during the exploration for and production of oil and natural gas;
the potential impact of future drilling on production from existing wells;
difficulties encountered in delivering oil and natural gas to commercial markets;
the uncertainty of our ability to attract capital and obtain financing on favorable terms;
compliance with, or the effect of changes in, the extensive governmental regulations regarding the oil and natural gas business including those related to climate change and greenhouse gases;
the impact of government regulation, including regulation of hydraulic fracturing and water disposal wells;
any increase in severance or similar taxes;
the financial impact of accounting regulations and critical accounting policies;
the comparative cost of alternative fuels;
credit risk relating to the risk of loss as a result of non-performance by our counterparties;
cyberattacks on the Company or on systems and infrastructure used by the oil and natural gas industry;
weather conditions; and
weather conditions.
In addition, there are risks and uncertainties related to the Primexx Acquisition, which include the following:
the Primexx Acquisition may not be accretive, and may be dilutive, to the Company’s earnings per share, which may negatively affect the market price of the Company’s common stock; and
the ultimate timing, outcome, and results of integrating the assets acquired in the Primexx Acquisition.associated with acquisitions.
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties occur, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results and plans could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Additional risks or uncertainties that are not currently known to us, that we currently deem to be immaterial, or that could apply to any company could also materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, or future results. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of which such statement is made and the Company undertakes no obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
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In addition, we caution that reserve engineering is a process of estimating oil and natural gas accumulated underground and cannot be measured exactly. Accuracy of reserve estimates depend on a number of factors including data available at the point in time, engineering interpretation of the data, and assumptions used by the reserve engineers as it relates to price and cost estimates and recoverability. New results of drilling, testing, and production history may result in revisions of previous estimates and, if significant,
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would impact future development plans. As such, reserve estimates may differ from actual results of oil and natural gas quantities ultimately recovered.
Except as required by applicable law, all forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. This cautionary statement should also be considered in connection with any subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements that we or persons acting on our behalf may issue.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
General
The following management’s discussion and analysis describes the principal factors affecting the Company’sour results of operations, liquidity, capital resources and contractual cash obligations. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and our 20202021 Annual Report, on Form 10-K, which include additional information about our business practices, significant accounting policies, risk factors, and the transactions that underlie our financial results. Our website address is www.callon.com. All of our filings with the SEC are available free of charge through our website as soon as reasonably practicable after we file them with, or furnish them to, the SEC. Information on our website does not form part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
General
We are an independent oil and natural gas company with roots that go back over 70 years to our establishment in 1950. We are focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of high-quality assets in the leading oil plays of South and West Texas. Our activities are primarily focused on horizontal development in the Midland and Delaware Basins, both of which are part of the larger Permian Basin in West Texas, as well as the Eagle Ford in South Texas.
Our operating culture is centered on responsible development of hydrocarbon resources, safety and the environment, which we believe strengthens our operational performance. Our drilling activity is predominantly focused on the horizontal development of several prospective intervals in the Permian, including multiple levels of the Wolfcamp formation and the Lower Spraberry shales, and the Eagle Ford. We have assembled a multi-year inventory of potential horizontal well locations and intend to add to this inventory through delineation drilling of emerging zones on our existing acreage and through acquisition of additional locations through working interest acquisitions, leasing programs, acreage purchases, joint ventures and asset swaps.
Recent Developments and Overview
Primexx Acquisition
On October 1, 2021, we closed the Primexx Acquisition for total consideration of $864.6 million, subject to post-closing adjustments, comprised of approximately $453.7 million in cash and 8.84 million shares of the Company’s common stock. Additionally, pursuant to the Primexx PSAs, certain interest owners exercised their option to sell their interest in the properties included in the Primexx Acquisition to us for consideration structured similarly to the Primexx Acquisition. This incremental purchase price totaled approximately $37.5 million, net of customary purchase price adjustments, and provided an increase in the acreage included in the Primexx Acquisition to approximately 36,500 net acres. See “Note 3 - Acquisitions and Divestitures” for additional details.
Second Lien Notes Exchange
On November 3, 2021, at a special meeting of shareholders, we obtained the requisite shareholder approval for the issuance of approximately 5.5 million shares of our common stock in exchange for $197.0 million in aggregate principal amount of our Second Lien Notes. The Exchange is anticipated to close on November 5, 2021. See “Note 6 - Borrowings” and “Note 15 - Subsequent Events” for further discussion.
Non-Core Asset Divestitures
On September 27, 2021, we entered into a purchase and sale agreement for the divestiture of certain non-core assets in the Eagle Ford Shale. The transaction, which is comprised of producing properties as well as an undeveloped acreage position, has an agreed upon purchase price of approximately $100.0 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments, and is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2021.
On October 6, 2021, we entered into a purchase and sale agreement for the divestiture of certain non-core assets in the Midland Basin. The transaction, which is comprised of producing properties as well as an undeveloped acreage position, has an agreed upon purchase price of approximately $38.2 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments, and is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2021.
On October 28, 2021, we entered into an agreement to sell certain non-core water infrastructure for $30.0 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments, as well as up to $18.0 million of contingent consideration.
Fifth Amendment to the Credit Facility
On November 1, 2021, we entered into the fifth amendment to our credit agreement governing the Credit Facility which, among other things, reaffirmed the borrowing base and elected commitment amount of $1.6 billion as a result of the fall 2021 scheduled redetermination.See “Note 6 - Borrowings” for additional details.
ThirdFirst Quarter 20212022 Highlights
Total production for the three months ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 was 99.7102.7 MBoe/d, an increasea decrease of 12%9% from the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2021, primarily due to new wells placed on production during the third quarter of 2021 partially offset by normal production decline. Total production for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was 89.9 MBoe/d, a decrease
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of 13% from the nine months ended September 30, 2020, primarily due to the divestitures that occurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 as well as normal production decline partially offset by new wells placed on production during the first quarter of 2022. Total production for the three months ended March 31, 2022 increased 27% from the three months ended March 31, 2021, primarily due to new wells acquired in the Primexx Acquisition as well as new wells placed on production, partially offset by normal production decline as well as non-core asset divestitures which occurred primarily in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Operated drilling and completion activity for the three months ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 along with our drilled but uncompleted and producing wells as of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 are summarized in the table below.
    
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021As of September 30, 2021Three Months Ended March 31, 2022As of March 31, 2022
DrilledCompletedDrilled But UncompletedProducingDrilledCompletedDrilled But UncompletedProducing
RegionRegionGrossNetGrossNetGrossNetGrossNetRegionGrossNetGrossNetGrossNetGrossNet
PermianPermian15 13.5 16 12.8 13 11.6 867 755.7 Permian22 19.2 16 14.3 27 23.4 588 533.0 
Eagle FordEagle Ford— — 6.0 — — 695 627.1 Eagle Ford7.2 — — 15 13.0 756 671.3 
TotalTotal15 13.5 22 18.8 13 11.6 1,562 1,382.8 Total31 26.4 16 14.3 42 36.4 1,344 1,204.3 
Operational capital expenditures, exclusive of leasehold and seismic, for the thirdfirst quarter of 20212022 were $115.0$157.4 million,, of which approximately 82%90% were in the Permian with the remaining balance in the Eagle Ford. See “—Liquidity and Capital Resources—20212022 Capital Budget and Funding Strategy” for additional details.
On July 6, 2021, we closed on the issuance and sale of $650.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 8.00% Senior Notes in a private placement for proceeds of approximately $638.1 million, net of underwriting discounts and commissions and offering costs. On July 21, 2021, we used a portion of the net proceeds from the 8.00% Senior Notes to redeem all $542.7 million of our outstanding 6.25% Senior Notes due 2023 and the remaining proceeds to partially repay amounts outstanding under our Credit Facility.
As of September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, borrowings outstanding under our Credit Facility was $723.0$712.0 million compared to $875.0$785.0 million as of June 30,December 31, 2021. As discussed above, the cash portion of the total consideration for the Primexx Acquisition was funded by borrowings under our Credit Facility.
Recorded net income for the three months ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 of $171.939.7 million, or $3.650.64 per diluted share, compared to net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 of $680.4$80.4 million, or $17.12$1.89 per diluted share. The variance between the respective periods was driven primarily by the impairment of evaluated properties of $685.0 million during the third quarter of 2020 as well as an increase in operating revenues in the thirdfirst quarter of 20212022 driven by an approximate 91%64% increase in the total average realized sales price and an increase of 27% in production volumes compared to the thirdfirst quarter of 2020.2021. This increase was partially offset by an increase in the loss on derivative contracts to approximately $107.2$358.3 million during the thirdfirst quarter of 2022 compared to approximately $214.5 million during the first quarter of 2021, compared to approximately $27.0 million during the third quarter of 2020.as well as an increase in operating expenses. See “—Results of Operations” below for further details.
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Results of Operations
The following table sets forth certain operating information with respect to the Company’s oil and natural gas operations for the periods indicated: 
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended September 30,Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
September 30, 2021June 30, 2021Change% Change20212020Change% Change March 31, 2022December 31, 2021Change% ChangeMarch 31, 2022March 31, 2021Change% Change
Total productionTotal production    Total production    
Oil (MBbls)Oil (MBbls)Oil (MBbls)
PermianPermian3,4283,232196 %9,74810,668(920)(9 %)Permian4,4694,727(258)(5 %)4,4693,0881,381 45 %
Eagle FordEagle Ford2,4471,870577 31 %5,9107,450(1,540)(21 %)Eagle Ford1,3771,839(462)(25 %)1,3771,593(216)(14 %)
Total oil (MBbls)5,8755,102773 15 %15,65818,118(2,460)(14 %)
Total oilTotal oil5,8466,566(720)(11 %)5,8464,6811,165 25 %
Natural gas (MMcf)Natural gas (MMcf)Natural gas (MMcf)
PermianPermian7,1537,13815 — %20,49924,613(4,114)(17 %)Permian8,5909,183(593)(6 %)8,5906,2082,382 38 %
Eagle FordEagle Ford2,2421,745497 28 %5,6146,451(837)(13 %)Eagle Ford1,5252,090(565)(27 %)1,5251,627(102)(6 %)
Total natural gas (MMcf)9,3958,883512 %26,11331,064(4,951)(16 %)
Total natural gasTotal natural gas10,11511,273(1,158)(10 %)10,1157,8352,280 29 %
NGLs (MBbls)NGLs (MBbls)NGLs (MBbls)
PermianPermian1,3151,21699 %3,6064,059(453)(11 %)Permian1,4551,549(94)(6 %)1,4551,075380 35 %
Eagle FordEagle Ford417299118 39 %9401,107(167)(15 %)Eagle Ford252344(92)(27 %)25222428 13 %
Total NGLs (MBbls)1,7321,515217 14 %4,5465,166(620)(12 %)
Total NGLsTotal NGLs1,7071,893(186)(10 %)1,7071,299408 31 %
Total Production (MBoe)
Total production (MBoe)Total production (MBoe)
PermianPermian5,9365,637299 %16,77118,829(2,058)(11 %)Permian7,3567,806(450)(6 %)7,3565,1982,158 42 %
Eagle FordEagle Ford3,2372,460777 32 %7,7859,632(1,847)(19 %)Eagle Ford1,8832,532(649)(26 %)1,8832,088(205)(10 %)
Total barrels of oil equivalent (MBoe)9,1738,0971,076 13 %24,55628,461(3,905)(14 %)
Total barrels of oil equivalentTotal barrels of oil equivalent9,23910,338(1,099)(11 %)9,2397,2861,953 27 %
Total daily production (Boe/d)Total daily production (Boe/d)99,70388,98110,722 12 %89,949103,873(13,924)(13 %)Total daily production (Boe/d)102,655112,365(9,710)(9 %)102,65580,95721,698 27 %
Oil as % of total daily productionOil as % of total daily production64 %63 %    64 %64 %Oil as % of total daily production63 %64 %    63 %64 %
Benchmark prices (1)
Benchmark prices (1)
Benchmark prices (1)
WTI (per Bbl)WTI (per Bbl)$70.50$66.06$4.44 %$64.83$38.30$26.53 69 %WTI (per Bbl)$94.38$77.17$17.21 22 %$94.38$57.80$36.58 63 %
Henry Hub (per Mcf)Henry Hub (per Mcf)4.312.971.34 45 %3.341.921.42 74 %Henry Hub (per Mcf)4.574.84(0.27)(6 %)4.572.721.85 68 %
Average realized sales price (excluding impact of settled derivatives)
    
Average realized sales price (excluding impact of derivative settlements)
Average realized sales price (excluding impact of derivative settlements)
    
Oil (per Bbl)Oil (per Bbl)Oil (per Bbl)
PermianPermian$69.60$65.08$4.52 %$64.00$36.00$28.00 78 %Permian$94.52$76.86$17.66 23 %$94.52$56.66$37.86 67 %
Eagle FordEagle Ford69.7665.833.93 %65.2932.7332.56 99 %Eagle Ford95.0277.8417.18 22 %95.0257.8037.22 64 %
Total oil (per Bbl)69.6765.364.31 %64.4934.6629.83 86 %
Total oilTotal oil94.6477.1317.51 23 %94.6457.0537.59 66 %
Natural gas (per Mcf)Natural gas (per Mcf)Natural gas (per Mcf)
PermianPermian3.782.681.10 41 %3.200.862.34 272 %Permian4.204.81(0.61)(13 %)4.203.111.09 35 %
Eagle FordEagle Ford4.222.821.40 50 %3.441.871.57 84 %Eagle Ford5.186.00(0.82)(14 %)5.183.032.15 71 %
Total natural gas (per Mcf)3.892.711.18 44 %3.251.072.18 204 %
Total natural gasTotal natural gas4.355.03(0.68)(14 %)4.353.091.26 41 %
NGL (per Bbl)NGL (per Bbl)NGL (per Bbl)
PermianPermian34.4124.719.70 39 %27.6410.9016.74 154 %Permian40.2537.502.75 %40.2522.6817.57 77 %
Eagle FordEagle Ford30.8122.008.81 40 %25.9610.2915.67 152 %Eagle Ford35.9334.001.93 %35.9322.2413.69 62 %
Total NGLs (per Bbl)33.5424.179.37 39 %27.2910.7716.52 153 %
Total NGLsTotal NGLs39.6136.862.75 %39.6122.6017.01 75 %
Total average realized sales price (per Boe)Total average realized sales price (per Boe)
PermianPermian70.2959.6410.65 18 %70.2942.0628.23 67 %
Eagle FordEagle Ford78.5066.1012.40 19 %78.5048.8529.65 61 %
Total average realized sales priceTotal average realized sales price$71.97$61.22$10.75 18 %$71.97$44.01$27.96 64 %
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Three Months EndedNine Months Ended September 30,Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
September 30, 2021June 30, 2021$ Change% Change20212020$ Change% Change
Total average realized sales price (per Boe)
Permian$52.37$46.04$6.33 14 %$47.05$23.88$23.17 97 %
Eagle Ford59.6354.724.91 %55.1827.7527.43 99 %
Total (per Boe)$54.93$48.68$6.25 13 %$49.63$25.19$24.44 97 %
Average realized sales price (including impact of settled derivatives)
Oil (per Bbl)$54.00$46.82$7.18 15 %$48.77$40.36$8.41 21 %
Natural gas (per Mcf)2.212.25(0.04)(2 %)2.421.091.33 122 %
NGLs (per Bbl)31.7123.218.50 37 %26.0410.7715.27 142 %
Total (per Boe)$42.84$36.31$6.53 18 %$38.50$28.83$9.67 34 %
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021$ Change% ChangeMarch 31, 2022March 31, 2021$ Change% Change
Revenues (in thousands)Revenues (in thousands)        Revenues (in thousands)        
OilOilOil
PermianPermian$238,582$210,340$28,242 13 %$623,889$384,092$239,797 62 %Permian$422,404$363,306$59,098 16 %$422,404$174,967$247,437 141 %
Eagle FordEagle Ford170,711123,10247,609 39 %385,891243,842142,049 58 %Eagle Ford130,845143,139(12,294)(9 %)130,84592,07838,767 42 %
Total oilTotal oil409,293333,44275,851 23 %1,009,780627,934381,846 61 %Total oil553,249506,44546,804 %553,249267,045286,204 107 %
Natural gasNatural gasNatural gas
PermianPermian27,06519,1527,913 41 %65,50721,25544,252 208 %Permian36,06944,133(8,064)(18 %)36,06919,29016,779 87 %
Eagle FordEagle Ford9,4544,9284,526 92 %19,31212,0507,262 60 %Eagle Ford7,90712,541(4,634)(37 %)7,9074,9302,977 60 %
Total natural gasTotal natural gas36,51924,08012,439 52 %84,81933,30551,514 155 %Total natural gas43,97656,674(12,698)(22 %)43,97624,22019,756 82 %
NGLsNGLsNGLs
PermianPermian45,24930,04715,202 51 %99,67244,23755,435 125 %Permian58,56358,085478 %58,56324,37634,187 140 %
Eagle FordEagle Ford12,8486,5786,270 95 %24,40711,39013,017 114 %Eagle Ford9,05511,697(2,642)(23 %)9,0554,9814,074 82 %
Total NGLsTotal NGLs58,09736,62521,472 59 %124,07955,62768,452 123 %Total NGLs67,61869,782(2,164)(3 %)67,61829,35738,261 130 %
Total Revenues
Total revenuesTotal revenues
PermianPermian310,896259,53951,357 20 %789,068449,584339,484 76 %Permian517,036465,52451,512 11 %517,036218,633298,403 136 %
Eagle FordEagle Ford193,013134,60858,405 43 %429,610267,282162,328 61 %Eagle Ford147,807167,377(19,570)(12 %)147,807101,98945,818 45 %
Total revenuesTotal revenues$503,909$394,147$109,762 28 %$1,218,678$716,866$501,812 70 %Total revenues$664,843$632,901$31,942 5 %$664,843$320,622$344,221 107 %
Additional per Boe dataAdditional per Boe dataAdditional per Boe data
Lease operating
Lease operating expenseLease operating expense
PermianPermian$4.19$4.60($0.41)(9 %)$4.36$4.80($0.44)(9 %)Permian$6.85$7.22($0.37)(5 %)$6.85$4.31$2.54 59 %
Eagle FordEagle Ford5.518.34(2.83)(34 %)7.256.101.15 19 %Eagle Ford8.996.772.22 33 %8.998.650.34 %
Total lease operating$4.66$5.74($1.08)(19 %)$5.28$5.24$0.04 %
Total lease operating expenseTotal lease operating expense$7.29$7.11$0.18 %$7.29$5.55$1.74 31 %
Production and ad valorem taxesProduction and ad valorem taxesProduction and ad valorem taxes
PermianPermian$2.80$2.53$0.27 11 %$2.56$1.56$1.00 64 %Permian$3.89$3.15$0.74 23 %$3.89$2.32$1.57 68 %
Eagle FordEagle Ford2.893.12(0.23)(7 %)3.011.751.26 72 %Eagle Ford4.823.601.22 34 %4.823.071.75 57 %
Total production and ad valorem taxesTotal production and ad valorem taxes$2.84$2.71$0.13 %$2.70$1.62$1.08 67 %Total production and ad valorem taxes$4.08$3.26$0.82 25 %$4.08$2.53$1.55 61 %
Gathering, transportation and processingGathering, transportation and processingGathering, transportation and processing
PermianPermian$2.70$2.75($0.05)(2 %)$2.67$2.24$0.43 19 %Permian$2.33$2.26$0.07 %$2.33$2.54($0.21)(8 %)
Eagle FordEagle Ford1.491.84(0.35)(19 %)1.821.490.33 22 %Eagle Ford1.921.760.16 %1.922.29(0.37)(16 %)
Total gathering, transportation and processingTotal gathering, transportation and processing$2.28$2.47($0.19)(8 %)$2.40$1.99$0.41 21 %Total gathering, transportation and processing$2.25$2.14$0.11 %$2.25$2.47($0.22)(9 %)
(1)    Reflects calendar average daily spot market prices.
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Revenues
The following table is intended to reconcilereconciles the changechanges in oil, natural gas, NGLs, and total revenue for the respective period presented by reflecting the effect of changes in volume and in the underlying commodity prices:
Three Months EndedOilNatural GasNGLsTotal
OilNatural GasNGLsTotal(In thousands)
(In thousands)
Revenues for the period ended in June 30, 2021 (1)
$333,442$24,080$36,625$394,147 
Revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2021 (1)
Revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2021 (1)
$506,445$56,674$69,782$632,901 
Volume increase (decrease)Volume increase (decrease)50,5201,3875,24657,153 Volume increase (decrease)(55,535)(5,822)(6,857)(68,214)
Price increase (decrease)Price increase (decrease)25,33111,05216,22652,609 Price increase (decrease)102,339(6,876)4,693100,156 
Net increase (decrease)Net increase (decrease)75,85112,43921,472109,762 Net increase (decrease)46,804(12,698)(2,164)31,942 
Revenues for the period ended in September 30, 2021 (1)
$409,293$36,519$58,097$503,909 
Revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2022 (1)
Revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2022 (1)
$553,249$43,976$67,618$664,843 
Percent of total revenuesPercent of total revenues81 %%12 %Percent of total revenues83 %%10 %
(1)    Excludes sales of oil and gas purchased from third parties.parties and sold to our customers.
Nine Months Ended September 30,
OilNatural GasNGLsTotal
(In thousands)
Revenues for the period ended in 2020 (1)
$627,934$33,305$55,627$716,866 
Volume increase (decrease)(85,259)(5,308)(6,676)(97,243)
Price increase (decrease)467,10556,82275,128599,055 
Net increase (decrease)381,84651,51468,452501,812 
Revenues for the period ended in 2021 (1)
$1,009,780$84,819$124,079$1,218,678 
Percent of total revenues83 %%10 %
OilNatural GasNGLsTotal
(In thousands)
Revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2021 (1)
$267,045$24,220$29,357$320,622 
Volume increase66,4627,0489,22182,731 
Price increase219,74212,70829,040261,490 
Net increase286,20419,75638,261344,221 
Revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2022 (1)
$553,249$43,976$67,618$664,843 
Percent of total revenues83 %%10 %
(1)    Excludes sales of oil and gas purchased from third parties.parties and sold to our customers.
Revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 of $503.9$664.8 million increased $109.8$31.9 million, or 28%5%, compared to revenues of $394.1$632.9 million for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2021. The increase was primarily attributable to a 13%23% increase in the average realized sales price for oil which rose to $54.93$94.64 per BoeBbl from $48.68$77.13 per BoeBbl. The increase in average realized price for oil was partially offset by a 9% decrease in production, as discussed above, as well as a 12%14% decrease in the average realized price for natural gas.
Revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2022 of $664.8 million increased $344.2 million, or 107%, compared to revenues of $320.6 million for the same period of 2021. The increase was primarily attributable to a 66% increase in the average realized sales price of oil which rose to $94.64 per Bbl from $57.05 per Bbl as well as a 27% increase in production as discussed above.
Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 of $1.2 billion increased $501.8 million, or 70%, compared to revenues of $716.9 million for the same period of 2020. The increase was primarily attributable to a 97% increase in the average realized sales price which rose to $49.63 per Boe from $25.19 per Boe. The increase in the average realized sales price was partially offset by a 13% decrease in production as discussed above.
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Operating Expenses
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
September 30, 2021PerJune 30, 2021PerTotal ChangeBoe ChangeMarch 31, 2022PerDecember 31, 2021PerTotal ChangeBoe Change
BoeBoe$%$%BoeBoe$%$%
(In thousands, except per Boe and % amounts)(In thousands, except per Boe and % amounts)
Lease operatingLease operating$42,706 $4.66 $46,460 $5.74 ($3,754)(8 %)($1.08)(19 %)Lease operating$67,328 $7.29 $73,522 $7.11 ($6,194)(8 %)$0.18 %
Production and ad valorem taxesProduction and ad valorem taxes26,070 2.84 21,958 2.71 4,112 19 %0.13 %Production and ad valorem taxes37,678 4.08 33,693 3.26 3,985 12 %0.82 25 %
Gathering, transportation and processingGathering, transportation and processing20,875 2.28 20,031 2.47 844 %(0.19)(8 %)Gathering, transportation and processing20,775 2.25 22,083 2.14 (1,308)(6 %)0.11 %
Depreciation, depletion and amortizationDepreciation, depletion and amortization89,890 9.80 83,128 10.27 6,762 %(0.47)(5 %)Depreciation, depletion and amortization102,979 11.15 112,551 10.89 (9,572)(9 %)0.26 %
General and administrativeGeneral and administrative9,503 1.04 11,065 1.37 (1,562)(14 %)(0.33)(24 %)General and administrative17,121 1.85 13,116 1.27 4,005 31 %0.58 46 %
Merger, integration and transactionMerger, integration and transaction3,018 0.33 — — 3,018 100 %0.33 100 %Merger, integration and transaction769 0.08 11,271 1.09 (10,502)(93 %)(1.01)(93 %)
Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended
PerPerTotal ChangeBoe ChangeMarch 31, 2022PerMarch 31, 2021PerTotal ChangeBoe Change
2021Boe2020Boe$%$%BoeBoe$%$%
(In thousands, except per Boe and % amounts)(In thousands, except per Boe and % amounts)
Lease operatingLease operating$129,619 $5.28 $149,091 $5.24 ($19,472)(13 %)$0.04 %Lease operating$67,328 $7.29 $40,453 $5.55 $26,875 66 %$1.74 31 %
Production and ad valorem taxesProduction and ad valorem taxes66,467 2.71 46,151 1.62 20,316 44 %1.09 67 %Production and ad valorem taxes37,678 4.08 18,439 2.53 19,239 104 %1.55 61 %
Gathering, transportation and processingGathering, transportation and processing58,887 2.40 56,615 1.99 2,272 %0.41 21 %Gathering, transportation and processing20,775 2.25 17,981 2.47 2,794 16 %(0.22)(9 %)
Depreciation, depletion and amortizationDepreciation, depletion and amortization244,005 9.94 384,594 13.51 (140,589)(37 %)(3.57)(26 %)Depreciation, depletion and amortization102,979 11.15 70,987 9.74 31,992 45 %1.41 14 %
General and administrativeGeneral and administrative37,367 1.52 26,573 0.93 10,794 41 %0.59 63 %General and administrative17,121 1.85 16,799 2.31 322 %(0.46)(20 %)
Impairment of evaluated oil and gas properties— — 1,961,474 68.92 (1,961,474)(100 %)(68.92)(100 %)
Merger, integration and transactionMerger, integration and transaction3,018 0.12 26,362 0.93 (23,344)(89 %)(0.81)(87 %)Merger, integration and transaction769 0.08 — — 769 — %0.08 — %
Lease Operating Expenses. These are daily costs incurred to extract oil, natural gas and NGLs and maintain our producing properties. Such costs also include maintenance, repairs, salt water disposal, insurance and workover expenses related to our oil and natural gas properties. 
Lease operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 decreased to $42.7$67.3 million compared to $46.5$73.5 million for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2021, primarily due to a reduction9% decrease in production, as discussed above, as well as changing service providers and improving the efficiency of operations, partially offset by an increase in workover expenses as well as a reductionan increase in certain operating expenses such as saltwater disposalrepairs and compression.maintenance. Lease operating expense per Boe for the three months ended September 30, 2021 decreasedMarch 31, 2022 increased to $4.66$7.29 compared to $5.74$7.11 for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2021, primarily due to the distribution of fixedhigher workover costs spread over higher production volumes as well as a reduction in certain operating expenses as discussed above.
Lease operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 decreased to $129.6 million compared to $149.1 million for the same period of 2020, primarily due to a reduction in certain operating expenses such as repairs and maintenance and equipment rentals. Lease operating expense per Boe for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 increased to $5.28 compared to $5.24 for the same period of 2020, primarily due to the distribution of fixed costs spread over lower production volumes, partially offset by a reductionvolumes.
Lease operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2022 increased to $67.3 million compared to $40.5 million for the same period of 2021, primarily due to the increase in production from wells acquired in the Primexx Acquisition as well as increases in certain operating expenses such as repairs and maintenance. Lease operating expense per Boe for the three months ended March 31, 2022 increased to $7.29 compared to $5.55 for the same period of 2021, primarily due to the increase in certain operating expenses as discussed above.above as well as the increase in certain operating expenses associated with the Primexx Acquisition.
Production and Ad Valorem Taxes. In general, severance taxes are based upon current year commodity prices whereas ad valorem taxes are based upon prior year commodity prices. Severance taxes are paid on produced oil and natural gas based on a percentage of revenues from products sold at fixed rates established by federal, state or local taxing authorities. In the counties where our production is located, we are also subject to ad valorem taxes, which are generally based on the taxing jurisdictions’ valuation of our oil and gas properties.
For the three months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, production and ad valorem taxes increased 19%12% to $26.1$37.7 million compared to $22.0$33.7 million for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2021, which is primarily related to a 28%5% increase in total revenues which increased production taxes. The impact of thetaxes, as well as an increase in production taxes was partially offset by a decrease in ad valorem taxes due to lowerhigher expected property tax valuations receivedfor the first quarter of 2022 as a result of higher commodity prices during 2021 compared to 2020. Production and ad valorem taxes as a percentage of total revenues increased to 5.7% for the first quarter of 2022 as compared to 5.3% of total revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to an increase in ad valorem taxes during the thirdfirst quarter of 2021.2022 as discussed above.
For the three months ended March 31, 2022, production and ad valorem taxes increased 104% to $37.7 million compared to $18.4 million for the same period of 2021, which is primarily related to a 107% increase in total revenues which increased production taxes, as well as an increase in ad valorem taxes as discussed in the paragraph above. Production and ad valorem taxes as a percentage of total revenues decreased to 5.2% for the third quarter of 2021 as compared to 5.6% of total revenues5.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2021, primarily due to a decrease in ad valorem taxes during the third quarter of 2021 as discussed above.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, production and ad valorem taxes increased 44% to $66.5 million compared to $46.2 million for the same period of 2020, which is primarily related to a 70% increase in total revenues which increased production taxes. The impact of the increase in production taxes was partially offset by a decrease in ad valorem taxes due to lower property tax valuations for 2021 as a result of lower commodity prices during 2020 compared to higher property tax valuations for 2020 as a result of higher commodity prices during 2019. Production and ad valorem taxes as a percentage of total revenues decreased to 5.5% for the
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nine months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, as compared to 6.4%5.8% of total revenues for the same period of 2020, primarily due to lower property tax valuations for 2021, as a result of lower commodity prices during 2020.the 107% increase in total revenues was greater than the increase in ad valorem taxes, which does not increase proportionately with revenues.
Gathering, Transportation and Processing Expenses. For the three months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, gathering, transportation and processing expenses increased 4%decreased 6% to $20.9$20.8 million compared to $20.0$22.1 million for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2021, which is primarily related to the 12% increase9% decrease in production volumes between the two periods.
For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, gathering, transportation and processing expenses increased 4%16% to $58.9$20.8 million compared to $56.6$18.0 million for the same period of 2020,2021, which was primarily related to new oil transportation agreements which were executed subsequent to the six months ended June 30, 2020, partially offset by a 13% decrease27% increase in production volumes between the two periods.
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Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (“DD&A”). Under the full cost accounting method, we capitalize costs within a cost center and then systematically amortize those costs on an equivalent unit-of-production method based on production and estimated proved oil and gas reserve quantities. Depreciation of other property and equipment is computed using the straight line method over their estimated useful lives, which range from three to twenty years. The following table sets forth the components of our depreciation, depletion and amortizationDD&A for the periods indicated:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended September 30,Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
September 30, 2021June 30, 202120212020March 31, 2022December 31, 2021March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
AmountPer BoeAmountPer BoeAmountPer BoeAmountPer BoeAmountPer BoeAmountPer BoeAmountPer BoeAmountPer Boe
(In thousands, except per Boe)(In thousands, except per Boe)
DD&A of evaluated oil and gas propertiesDD&A of evaluated oil and gas properties$87,492 $9.54 $80,833 $9.98 $237,030 $9.65 $377,353 $13.26 DD&A of evaluated oil and gas properties$100,763 $10.91 $110,169 $10.66 $100,763 $10.91 $68,705 $9.43 
Depreciation of other property and equipmentDepreciation of other property and equipment472 0.05 489 0.06 1,477 0.06 2,908 0.10 Depreciation of other property and equipment476 0.05 473 0.05 476 0.05 516 0.07 
Amortization of other assetsAmortization of other assets962 0.10 883 0.11 2,684 0.11 1,832 0.06 Amortization of other assets780 0.08 980 0.09 780 0.08 839 0.11 
Accretion of asset retirement obligationsAccretion of asset retirement obligations964 0.11 923 0.12 2,814 0.12 2,501 0.09 Accretion of asset retirement obligations960 0.11 929 0.09 960 0.11 927 0.13 
DD&ADD&A$89,890 $9.80 $83,128 $10.27 $244,005 $9.94 $384,594 $13.51 DD&A$102,979 $11.15 $112,551 $10.89 $102,979 $11.15 $70,987 $9.74 
        
For the three months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, DD&A increaseddecreased to $89.9$103.0 million from $83.1$112.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The increaseDecember 31, 2021 primarily attributable to a production decrease of 9%.
For the three months ended March 31, 2022, DD&A increased to $103.0 million from $71.0 million for the same period in DD&A was2021 primarily attributable to a production increase of 12%.
For27% as well as the nine months ended September 30, 2021, DD&A decreased to $244.0 million from $384.6 million foraddition of properties acquired in the same period in 2020. The decrease in DD&A was primarily attributable to a production decrease of 13% and as a result of the impairments of evaluated oil and gas properties that were recognized during 2020.Primexx Acquisition.
General and Administrative, Net of Amounts Capitalized (“G&A”). G&A for the three months ended September 30, 2021 decreasedMarch 31, 2022 increased to $9.5$17.1 million compared to $11.1$13.1 million for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2021, primarily due to the decrease in share-based compensation expense, net as the fair value of Cash-Settled RSU Awards and Cash SARs decreased in the third quarter of 2021.
G&A for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 increased to $37.4 million compared to $26.6 million for the same period in 2020 primarily due to an increase in the fair value of Cash SARs as a result of the increase in our stock price between the two periods.
G&A for the three months ended March 31, 2022 increased to $17.1 million compared to $16.8 million for the same period in 2021 primarily due to an increase in compensation costs as we increased headcount during 2021, partially offset by a reduction in expense associated with the Cash-Settled RSU Awards and Cash SARs partially offset by lower compensation costs.
Impairmentas a result of Evaluated Oil and Gas Properties. We did not recognize an impairment of evaluated oil and gas properties for the three or nine months ended September 30, 2021. An impairment of evaluated oil and gas properties of $685.0 million and $2.0 billion was recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, which was due primarily to declinesa smaller increase in the 12-Month Average Realized Pricefair value associated with these awards during the first quarter of crude oil. See “Note 4 - Property and Equipment, Net” for further discussion.
Merger, Integration and Transaction Expense. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, we incurred $3.0 million of merger, integration and transaction expenses, which were related2022 as compared to the Primexx Acquisition, compared to $26.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, which were related to the Carrizo Acquisition. We did not incur any merger, integration and transaction expenses during the three months ended June 30,same period in 2021.
Other Income and Expenses
Interest Expense, Net of Capitalized Amounts. We finance a portion of our capital expenditures, acquisitions and working capital requirements with borrowings under our Credit Facility or with term debt. We incur interest expense that is affected by both fluctuations in interest rates and our financing decisions. We reflect interest paid to our lender in interest expense, net of capitalized amounts. In addition, we include the amortization of deferred financing costs (including origination and amendment fees),
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commitment fees and annual agency fees, and interest from our financing leases in interest expense. The following table sets forth the components of our interest expense, net of capitalized amounts for the periods indicated:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended September 30,Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
September 30, 2021June 30, 2021$ Change20212020$ ChangeMarch 31, 2022December 31, 2021ChangeMarch 31, 2022March 31, 2021Change
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Interest expense on Senior Unsecured NotesInterest expense on Senior Unsecured Notes$29,022 $29,022 $— $29,022 $24,502 $4,520 
Interest expense on Second Lien NotesInterest expense on Second Lien Notes7,192 8,916 (1,724)7,192 11,625 (4,433)
Interest expense on Credit FacilityInterest expense on Credit Facility$7,247 $7,970 ($723)$23,034 $37,501 ($14,467)Interest expense on Credit Facility7,110 8,613 (1,503)7,110 7,817 (707)
Interest expense on Second Lien Notes11,625 11,625 — 34,875 — 34,875 
Interest expense on Senior Unsecured Notes29,758 24,502 5,256 78,762 92,625 (13,863)
Amortization of debt issuance costs, premiums and discountsAmortization of debt issuance costs, premiums and discounts5,158 4,438 720 14,074 3,149 10,925 Amortization of debt issuance costs, premiums and discounts3,750 4,235 (485)3,750 4,478 (728)
Other interest expenseOther interest expense38 26 12 96 152 (56)Other interest expense22 32 (10)22 32 (10)
Capitalized interestCapitalized interest(26,090)(23,927)(2,163)(74,055)(65,584)(8,471)Capitalized interest(25,538)(25,592)54 (25,538)(24,038)(1,500)
Interest expense, net of capitalized amountsInterest expense, net of capitalized amounts$27,736 $24,634 $3,102 $76,786 $67,843 $8,943 Interest expense, net of capitalized amounts$21,558 $25,226 ($3,668)$21,558 $24,416 ($2,858)
Interest expense, net of capitalized amounts, incurred during the three months ended September 30, 2021 increased $3.1March 31, 2022 decreased $3.7 million to $27.7$21.6 million compared to $24.6$25.2 million for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2021. The increasedecrease is primarily due to the issuance of the 8.00% Senior Notes in the third quarter of 2021, offset by the reduction in interest expense associated with the redemptionSecond Lien Notes as a result of the 6.25% Seniorour exchange of $197.0 million of our outstanding Second Lien Notes for a notional amount of approximately $223.1 million of our common stock in the third quarter ofNovember 2021, an increase in capitalized interest andas well as lower borrowings on the Credit Facility compared to the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2021.
Interest expense, net of capitalized amounts, incurred during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2021 increased $8.9March 31, 2022 decreased $2.9 million to $76.8$21.6 million compared to $67.8$24.4 million for the same period of 2020.2021. The increasedecrease is primarily due to the issuance ofreduction in interest expense associated with the Second Lien Notes at the end of the third quarter of 2020 as well as amortization of the discount associated with those Second Lien Notes, offset by the reduction in Senior Unsecured Notes outstanding as a result of the exchange which occurred during the fourth quarter of 2020 anddiscussed above, lower borrowings on the Credit Facility compared to the same period of 2020.2021 and an increase in capitalized interest, partially offset by an increase in interest expense related to the issuance of the 8.00% Senior Notes in July 2021.
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(Gain) Loss on Derivative Contracts. We utilize commodity derivative financial instruments to reduce our exposure to fluctuations in commodity prices. (Gain)The net loss on derivative contracts represents the (i) (gain) loss related to fair value adjustments on our open derivative contracts and (ii) (gains) losses on settlements of derivative contracts for positions that have settled within the period. The net (gain) loss on derivative instruments for the periods indicated includes the following:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended September 30,Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
September 30, 2021June 30, 202120212020March 31, 2022December 31, 2021March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
(In thousands)(In thousands)
(Gain) loss on oil derivatives$67,198 $177,033 $393,792 ($118,348)
Loss on oil derivativesLoss on oil derivatives$325,348 $35,364 $325,348 $149,561 
(Gain) loss on natural gas derivatives(Gain) loss on natural gas derivatives33,026 12,816 48,539 18,819 (Gain) loss on natural gas derivatives28,181 (14,918)28,181 2,697 
(Gain) loss on NGL derivatives(Gain) loss on NGL derivatives10,242 3,734 15,114 2,418 (Gain) loss on NGL derivatives4,771 (8,346)4,771 1,138 
(Gain) loss on contingent consideration arrangements(Gain) loss on contingent consideration arrangements(3,297)(3,120)(680)(855)(Gain) loss on contingent consideration arrangements— (1,955)— 5,737 
(Gain) loss on September 2020 Warrants liability— — 55,390 — 
(Gain) loss on derivative contracts$107,169 $190,463 $512,155 ($97,966)
Loss on September 2020 Warrants liabilityLoss on September 2020 Warrants liability— — — 55,390 
Loss on derivative contractsLoss on derivative contracts$358,300 $10,145 $358,300 $214,523 
See “Note 7 - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” and “Note 8 - Fair Value Measurements” for additional information.
Income Tax Expense. We use the asset and liability methodrecorded income tax expense of accounting for$0.5 million compared to income taxes, under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognizedbenefit of $0.8 million for the future tax consequences of (1) temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amountsthree months ended March 31, 2022 and the tax bases of existing assets and liabilities and (2) operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are based on enacted tax rates applicable to the future period when those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period the rate change is enacted. When appropriate, based on our analysis, we record a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized.December 31, 2021, respectively.
We recorded income tax expense of $2.4$0.5 million compared to income tax benefit of $0.5$0.9 million for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and June 30, 2021, respectively.
Since the second quarter of 2020, we have concluded that it is more likely than not that the net deferred tax assets will not be realized and have recorded a full valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets. As long as we continue to conclude that the valuation allowance is necessary, we willdo not expect to have significant deferred income tax expense or benefit.
We recorded income tax expense of $1.0 million and $115.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The income tax expense for the nine month period in 2020 is due to the recording of the valuation allowance during the three months ended June 30, 2020, which still remained as of September 30, 2021. See “Note 9 - Income Taxes” for further discussion.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
2022 Outlook. Oil prices steadily increased throughout 2021 and into the first quarter of 2022, reaching a 13-year high in March 2022. As a result of a corresponding increase in industry drilling and completion activity over that period, combined with the supply chain and labor constraints, we have begun to experience inflationary cost pressures on many different service items including labor, materials, and equipment. We expect to continue to face inflationary pressure throughout the remainder of 2022.
2022 Capital Budget and Funding Strategy. Our primary uses of capital are for the exploration and development of our oil and natural gas properties. Primarily as a result of the Primexx Acquisition, our 2021Our 2022 capital budget has been updated from $430.0established at $725.0 million, to $515.0 million. For the fourth quarter of 2021, the majority of our remaining 2021 capital budget iswith over 85% allocated towards development in the Permian. As part of our updated 2021 operated horizontal drilling program, we expect to drill approximately 70 to 72 gross operated wells and complete approximately 103 to 105 gross operated wells.
DuringPermian with the three months ended September 30, 2021, we drilled 15 gross (13.5 net) wells, allbalance towards development in the Permian, and completed 22 gross (18.8 net) wells, with 6.0 net wells completed in Eagle Ford and 12.8 net wells completed in the Permian. We expect to operate six drilling rigs and an average of 1.5 completion crews during the fourth quarter of 2021, reflecting the incorporation of capital activity related to the recent Primexx Acquisition.
The following table is a summary of our capital expenditures(1) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
March 31, 2021June 30, 2021September 30, 2021September 30, 2021
(In millions)
Operational capital$95.6 $138.3 $115.0 $348.9 
Capitalized interest24.0 23.9 26.1 74.0 
Capitalized G&A11.2 12.1 10.4 33.7 
Total$130.8 $174.3 $151.5 $456.6 
(1)    Capital expenditures, presented on an accrual basis, includes drilling, completions, facilities, and equipment, but excludes land, seismic, and asset retirement costs.
We continually evaluate our capital expenditure needs and compare them to our capital resources.Ford. Because we are the operator of a high percentage of our properties, we can control the amount and timing of our capital expenditures. We can chooseplan to defer or accelerateexecute a portionmoderated capital expenditure program through reduced reinvestment rates and balanced capital deployment for a more consistent cash flow generation and will be focused to further enhance our multi-zone, scaled development program to drive capital efficiency.
The following table is a summary of our plannedcapital expenditures(1) for the three months ended March 31, 2022:
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2022
(In millions)
Operational capital$157.4 
Capitalized interest25.5 
Capitalized G&A11.6 
Total$194.5
(1)    Capital expenditures, presented on an accrual basis, includes drilling, completions, facilities, and equipment, and excludes land, seismic, and asset retirement costs.
We believe that existing cash and cash equivalents, any positive cash flows from operations and available borrowings under our revolving credit facility will be sufficient to support working capital, capital expenditures dependingand other cash requirements for at least the next 12 months and, based on variousour current expectations, for the foreseeable future thereafter. Our future capital requirements, both near-term and long-term, will depend on many factors, including, but not limited to, depressed commodity prices, market conditions, our available liquidity and financing, acquisitions and divestitures of oil and gas properties, the availability of drilling rigs and completion crews, the cost of completion services, success of drilling programs, land and industry partner issues, weather delays, the acquisition of leases with drilling commitments, and other factors. We plan to execute a more moderated capital expenditure program through reduced reinvestment rates and balanced capital deployment for a more consistent cash flow generation and will be focused to further enhance our multi-zone, scaled development program while leveraging our drilled, but uncompleted backlog to drive capital efficiency.
Historically, our primary sources of capital have been cash flows from operations, borrowings under our Credit Facility, proceeds from the issuance of debt securities and public equity offerings, and non-core asset dispositions. We regularly consider which resources, including debt and equity financings, are available to meet our future financial obligations, planned capital expenditures and
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liquidity requirements. In addition, dependingwe may consider divesting certain properties or assets that are not part of our core business or are no longer deemed essential to our future growth or enter into joint venture agreements, provided we are able to divest such assets or enter into joint venture agreements on terms that are acceptable to us.
Depending upon our actual and anticipated sources and uses of liquidity, prevailing market conditions and other factors, we may, from time to time, seek to retire or repurchase our outstanding debt or equity securities through cash purchases in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. The amounts involved in any such transactions, individually or in aggregate, may be material.
We may continue to consider divesting certain properties or assets that are not part of our core business or are no longer deemed essential to our future growth or enter into joint venture agreements, provided we are able to divest such assets or enter into joint venture agreements on terms that are acceptable to us.
Overview of Cash Flow Activities. For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, cash and cash equivalents decreased $16.5$5.7 million to $3.7$4.2 million compared to $20.2$9.9 million at December 31, 2020.2021.
Nine Months Ended September 30,
20212020
(In thousands)
Net cash provided by operating activities$607,833 $425,197 
Net cash used in investing activities(455,167)(449,667)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(169,203)21,629 
   Net change in cash and cash equivalents($16,537)($2,841)
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Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021
(In thousands)
Net cash provided by operating activities$281,270 $137,665 
Net cash used in investing activities(221,939)(98,514)
Net cash used in financing activities(65,063)(35,037)
   Net change in cash and cash equivalents($5,732)$4,114 
Operating Activities. For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, net cash provided by operating activities was $607.8$281.3 million compared to $425.2$137.7 million for the same period in 2020.2021. The change in net cash provided by operating activities was predominantly attributable to the following:
An increase in revenue primarily driven by a 86%66% increase in realized oil price, partially offset byas well as a 13% decrease27% increase in production volumes, and
An offsetting decreaseincrease in the cash received frompaid for commodity derivative settlements.
Production, realized prices, and operating expenses are discussed in Results of Operations. See “Note 7 - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” and “Note 8 - Fair Value Measurements” for a reconciliation of the components of our derivative contracts and disclosures related to derivative instruments including their composition and valuation. 
Investing Activities. For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, net cash used in investing activities was $455.2$221.9 million compared to $449.7$98.5 million for the same period in 2020.2021. The increase in net cash used in investing activities was primarily attributed to the following:
A decrease in cash received from the sale of assets, and
An increase in deposits paid for the acquisition of oil and gas properties, partially offset by
A decrease in operational capex, and
A decreaseAn increase in cash paid for the settlement of contingent consideration agreements as neta cash paymentspayment of $40.0$19.2 million werewas paid in January 2020 related to contingent considerations acquired in the Carrizo Acquisition.2022.
Financing Activities. We finance a portion of our capital expenditures, acquisitions and working capital requirements with borrowings under the Credit Facility, term debt and equity offerings. For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, net cash used in financing activities was $169.2$65.1 million compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $21.6$35.0 million for the same period of 2020.2021. This change was primarily attributable to repayment of approximately $262.0$73.0 million on the Credit Facility during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, which reflects our continued commitment and focus on deleveraging as well as the redemption of all of the outstanding 6.25% Senior Notes, partially offset by the issuance of the 8.00% Senior Notes.
See “Note 6 - Borrowings” for additional information on our debt transactions.
Contractual Obligations. Our contractual obligations primarily consist of long-term debt, operating leases, asset retirement obligations, produced water disposal commitments, and gathering, processing and transportation service commitments. Since December 31, 2020, there have been no material changes to our contractual obligations other than the changes to the borrowings under our Credit Facility as well as the issuance of our 8.00% Senior Notes and the redemption of all of our 6.25% Senior Notes as discussed further in “Note 6 - Borrowings.”deleveraging.
Credit Facility. As of September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, our Credit Facility had a borrowing base of $1.6 billion, with an elected commitment amount of $1.6 billion, borrowings outstanding of $723.0$712.0 million at a weighted average interest rate of 2.35%2.74%, and $24.0$23.0 million in letters of credit outstanding. TheOn May 2, 2022, as a result of the spring 2022 redetermination, the borrowing base under the credit agreement is subject to regular redeterminations in the spring and fall of each year, as well as special redeterminations described in the credit agreement, which in each case may reduce theelected commitment amount of the borrowing base. The Credit Facility is secured by first preferred mortgages covering our major producing properties. Upon a redetermination, if any borrowings in excess of the revised borrowing base$1.6 billion were outstanding, we could be forced to immediately repay a portion of the borrowings outstanding under the credit agreement.reaffirmed.
Our Credit Facility contains certain covenants including restrictions on additional indebtedness, payment of cash dividends and maintenance of certain financial ratios. Under the Credit Facility, we must maintain the following financial covenants determined as of the last day of the quarter, each as described above:quarter: (1) a Secured Leverage Ratio of no more than 3.004.00 to 1.00 and (2) a Current Ratio of not less than 1.00 to 1.00. We were in compliance with these covenants at September 30, 2021. If we are unable to remain in compliance with our restrictive financial covenants, we could be subject to lender elections for default resolution. However, we expect to have sufficient liquidity to pay interest on our Credit Facility (as well as on the Second Lien Notes and our Senior Unsecured Notes and to fund our development program).March 31, 2022.
The Credit Facility also places restrictions on us and certain of our subsidiaries with respect to additional indebtedness, liens, dividends and other payments to shareholders, repurchases or redemptions of our common stock, redemptions of senior notes, investments, acquisitions, mergers, asset dispositions, transactions with affiliates, hedging transactions and other matters.
See “Note 6 – Borrowings” for additional information related to the Credit Facility.
Material Cash Requirements. As of March 31, 2022, we have financial obligations associated with our outstanding long-term debt, including interest payments and principal repayments. See “Note 7 - Borrowings” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our 2021 Annual Report for further discussion of the contractual commitments under our debt agreements, including the timing of
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Hedging. As of October 29, 2021, the Company had the following outstanding oil, natural gas and NGL derivative contracts:
For the RemainderFor the Full YearFor the Full Year
Oil contracts (WTI)
2021 (1)
2022 (1)
2023
   Swap contracts
   Total volume (Bbls)1,748,000 4,066,000 315,000 
   Weighted average price per Bbl$56.87 $65.84 $70.01 
   Collar contracts
   Total volume (Bbls)2,290,450 7,097,500 — 
   Weighted average price per Bbl
   Ceiling (short call)$46.97 $67.70 $— 
   Floor (long put)$39.37 $56.15 $— 
Long put contracts
Total volume (Bbls)414,000 — — 
Weighted average price per Bbl$62.50 $— $— 
   Short call contracts
   Total volume (Bbls)1,216,240 (2)— — 

   Weighted average price per Bbl$63.62 $— $— 
Short call swaption contracts
   Total volume (Bbls)— 1,825,000 (3)1,825,000 (3)
   Weighted average price per Bbl$— $52.18 $72.00 
Oil contracts (Brent ICE) (4)
  
Collar contracts
Total volume (Bbls)184,000 — — 
Weighted average price per Bbl
Ceiling (short call)$50.00 $— $— 
Floor (long put)$45.00 $— $— 
Oil contracts (Midland basis differential)
   Swap contracts
   Total volume (Bbls)892,400 — — 
   Weighted average price per Bbl$0.33 $— $— 
Oil contracts (Argus Houston MEH)
   Collar contracts
   Total volume (Bbls)— 452,500 — 
   Weighted average price per Bbl
Ceiling (short call)$— $63.15 $— 
Floor (long put)$— $51.25 $— 
(1)    Weprincipal repayments. Additionally, we have approximately $6.6 million of deferred premiums, of which $3.7 million areoperational obligations associated with long-term, non-cancelable leases, drilling rig contracts, that will settlefrac service contracts, gathering, processing and transportation service agreements and estimates of future asset retirement obligations. See “Note 14 - Asset Retirement Obligations” and “Note 17 - Commitments and Contingencies” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our 2021 and $2.9 millionAnnual Report for contracts that will settle in 2022.additional details.
(2)    Premiums from the sale of call options were used to increase the fixed price of certain simultaneously executed price swaps and three-way collars.
(3)    The 2022 and 2023 short call swaption contracts have exercise expiration dates ofSince December 31, 2021, and December 30,there have been no material changes from what was disclosed in our 2021 Annual Report other than the changes to the borrowings under our Credit Facility as well as an amended frac service contract through the remainder of 2022 respectively.
(4)    In February 2021, we entered into certain offsetting ICE Brent swaps to reduce our exposure to rising oil prices. Those offsetting swaps resulted in a locked-in loss offor approximately $2.9 million, of which $1.6 million settled in the third quarter of 2021 with the remaining $1.3 million to be settled in the fourth quarter of 2021.
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For the RemainderFor the Full Year
Natural gas contracts (Henry Hub)20212022
   Swap contracts
      Total volume (MMBtu)4,357,000 7,320,000 
      Weighted average price per MMBtu$2.96 $3.08 
Collar contracts
      Total volume (MMBtu)1,840,000 5,740,000 
      Weighted average price per MMBtu
         Ceiling (short call)$2.80 $3.64 
         Floor (long put)$2.50 $2.83 
   Short call contracts
      Total volume (MMBtu)1,840,000 (1)— 
      Weighted average price per MMBtu$3.09 $— 
Natural gas contracts (Waha basis differential)
   Swap contracts
      Total volume (MMBtu)4,140,000 5,475,000 
      Weighted average price per MMBtu($0.42)($0.21)
(1)    Premiums from the sale of call options were used to increase the fixed price of certain simultaneously executed price swaps and three-way collars.
For the RemainderFor the Full Year
NGL contracts (OPIS Mont Belvieu Purity Ethane)20212022
   Swap contracts
      Total volume (Bbls)460,000 378,000 
      Weighted average price per Bbl$7.62 $15.70 
NGL contracts (OPIS Mont Belvieu Propane)
Swap contracts
Total volume (Bbls)266,800 252,000 
Weighted average price per Bbl$52.15 $48.43 
NGL contracts (OPIS Mont Belvieu Butane)
Swap contracts
Total volume (Bbls)101,200 99,000 
Weighted average price per Bbl$59.43 $54.39 
NGL contracts (OPIS Mont Belvieu Isobutane)
Swap contracts
Total volume (Bbls)55,200 54,000 
Weighted average price per Bbl$58.96 $54.29 
$30.0 million.
Critical Accounting PoliciesEstimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make judgments affecting estimates and assumptions that affect thefor reported amounts of assets, and liabilities, and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods reported. Certain of such estimates and assumptions are inherently unpredictable and will differ from actual results. We have identified the following critical accountingOur policies and estimates used in the preparationuse of our financial statements: oil and gas properties, oil and gas reserve estimates, derivative instruments, contingent consideration arrangements, income taxes, and commitments and contingencies. These policies and estimates are described in “Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our 20202021 Annual Report. See “Note 7 - Derivative InstrumentsExcept as set forth below, there have been no material changes to our critical accounting estimates since December 31, 2021, which are disclosed in “Part II, Item 7A. Management’s Discussion and Hedging Activities”Analysis of Financial Condition and “Note 8 - Fair Value Measurements” for detailsResults of the contingent consideration arrangements. We evaluate subsequent events through the date the financial statements are issued.Operations” of our 2021 Annual Report
Oil and Natural Gas Properties
The table below presents various pricing scenarios to demonstrate the sensitivity of our September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 cost center ceiling to changes in 12-month average benchmark crude oil and natural gas prices underlying the 12-month average realized prices.12-Month Average Realized Prices. The sensitivity analysis is as of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and, accordingly, does not consider drilling and completion activity, acquisitions or dispositions of oil and gas properties, production, changes in crude oil and natural gas prices, and changes in development and operating costs occurring subsequent to September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 that may require revisions to estimates of proved reserves. See also “Part
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I, Item 1A. Risk Factors—If oil and natural gas prices remain depressed for extended periods of time, we may be required to make significant downward adjustments to the carrying value of our oil and natural gas properties” in our 20202021 Annual Report.
12-Month Average
Realized Prices
Excess (deficit) of cost center ceiling over net book value, less related deferred income taxesIncrease (decrease) of cost center ceiling over net book value, less related deferred income taxes
Full Cost Pool ScenariosCrude Oil
($/Bbl)
Natural Gas
($/Mcf)
(In millions)(In millions)
September 30, 2021 Actual$56.47$2.51$2,429
Crude Oil and Natural Gas Price Sensitivity
Crude Oil and Natural Gas +10%$62.24$2.81$3,172$743
Crude Oil and Natural Gas -10%$50.70$2.22$1,689($740)
Crude Oil Price Sensitivity
Crude Oil +10%$62.24$2.51$3,114$685
Crude Oil -10%$50.70$2.51$1,745($684)
Natural Gas Price Sensitivity
Natural Gas +10%$56.47$2.81$2,487$58
Natural Gas -10%$56.47$2.22$2,373($56)
Income taxes
The amount of income taxes recorded requires interpretations of complex rules and regulations of federal and state tax jurisdictions. We recognize current tax expense based on estimated taxable income for the current period and the applicable statutory tax rates. We routinely assess potential uncertain tax positions and, if required, estimate and establish accruals for such amounts. We have recognized deferred tax assets and liabilities for temporary differences, operating losses and other tax carryforwards.
Management monitors company-specific, oil and natural gas industry and worldwide economic factors and assesses the likelihood that
our net deferred tax assets will be utilized prior to their expiration. A significant item of objective negative evidence considered was the cumulative historical three year pre-tax loss and a net deferred tax asset position at September 30, 2021, driven primarily by impairments of evaluated oil and gas properties recognized beginning in the second quarter of 2020 and continuing through the fourth quarter of 2020, which limits the ability to consider other subjective evidence such as our potential for future growth. Since the second quarter of 2020, based on the evaluation of the evidence available, we concluded that it is more likely than not that the net deferred tax assets will not be realized. As a result, we recorded a valuation allowance, reducing the net deferred tax assets as of September 30, 2021 to zero.
We will continue to evaluate whether the valuation allowance is needed in future reporting periods. The valuation allowance will remain until we can conclude that the net deferred tax assets are more likely than not to be realized. Future events or new evidence which may lead us to conclude that it is more likely than not our net deferred tax assets will be realized include, but are not limited to, cumulative historical pre-tax earnings, improvements in crude oil prices, and taxable events that could result from one or more transactions. The valuation allowance does not preclude us from utilizing the tax attributes if we recognize taxable income. As long as we continue to conclude that the valuation allowance against our net deferred tax assets is necessary, we will have no significant deferred income tax expense or benefit. See “Note 9 - Income Taxes” for additional discussion.
12-Month Average
Realized Prices
Excess (deficit) of cost center ceiling over net book value, less related deferred income taxesIncrease (decrease) of cost center ceiling over net book value, less related deferred income taxes
Full Cost Pool ScenariosCrude Oil
($/Bbl)
Natural Gas
($/Mcf)
(In millions)(In millions)
March 31, 2022 Actual$74.41$4.02$3,749
Crude Oil and Natural Gas Price Sensitivity
Crude Oil and Natural Gas +10%$81.94$4.43$4,724$975
Crude Oil and Natural Gas -10%$66.89$3.61$2,774($975)
Crude Oil Price Sensitivity
Crude Oil +10%$81.94$4.02$4,643$894
Crude Oil -10%$66.89$4.02$2,855($894)
Natural Gas Price Sensitivity
Natural Gas +10%$74.41$4.43$3,829$80
Natural Gas -10%$74.41$3.61$3,669($80)
Recently Adopted and Recently Issued Accounting PronouncementsStandards
See “Note 1 - Description of Business and Basis of Presentation” for discussion.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
We are exposed to a variety of market risks including commodity price risk, interest rate risk and counterparty and customer credit risk. We mitigate these risks through a program of risk management including the use of commodity derivative instruments.
Except as set forth below, there have been no material changes to the sources and effects of our market risk since December 31, 2021, which are disclosed in “Part II, Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” of our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Commodity price riskPrice Risk
Our revenues are derived from the sale of our oil, natural gas and NGL production. The prices for oil, natural gas and NGLs remain volatile and sometimes experience large fluctuations as a result of relatively small changes in supply, government actions, economic conditions, and weather conditions.
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The following tables set forth oil, natural gas and NGL revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 as well as the impact on the oil, natural gas and NGL revenues assuming a 10% increase or decrease in our average realized sales prices for oil, natural gas and NGLs, excluding the impact ofWe enter into commodity derivative settlements:
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
OilNatural GasNGLsTotal
(In thousands)
Revenues$409,293$36,519$58,097$503,909
Impact of a 10% fluctuation in average realized prices$40,929$3,652$5,810$50,391
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
OilNatural GasNGLsTotal
(In thousands)
Revenues$1,009,780$84,819$124,079$1,218,678
Impact of a 10% fluctuation in average realized prices$100,978$8,482$12,408$121,868
From time to time, we enter into derivative financial instruments to manage oil, natural gas and NGL price risk, related both to NYMEX benchmark prices and regional basis differentials.
The total volumes we hedge through usefollowing table sets forth the fair values of our commodity derivative instruments varies from period to period. Generally our objective is to hedge approximately as of March 31, 2022, excluding deferred premium obligations, as well as the impact on the fair values assuming a 10% increase and decrease in the underlying forward oil and gas price curves as of March 31, 2022:
Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
OilNatural GasTotal
(In thousands)
Fair value liability as of March 31, 2022 (1)
($339,160)($23,881)($363,041)
Impact of a 10% increase in forward commodity prices($451,638)($32,264)($483,902)
Impact of a 10% decrease in forward commodity prices($229,700)($15,607)($245,307)
(1)60% of our anticipated internally forecasted productionSpot prices for the next 12 to 24 months, subject to the covenants under our Credit Facility. Our hedge policies and objectives may change significantly with movements in commodities prices or futures prices.
We may utilize fixed price swaps, which reduce our exposure to decreases in commodity prices, but limits the benefit we might otherwise have received from any increases in commodity prices. Swap contracts may also be enhanced by the simultaneous sale of call or put options to effectively increase the effective swap price as a result of the receipt of premiums from the option sales.
We also may utilize price collars to reduce the risk of changes in oil and natural gas prices. Under these arrangements, no payments are due by either partywere $99.66 and $5.64, respectively, as long as the applicable market price is above the floor price (purchased put option) and below the ceiling price (sold call option) set in the collar. If the price falls below the floor, the counterparty to the collar pays the difference to us, and if the price rises above the ceiling, the counterparty receives the difference from us. Additionally, we may sell put options at a price lower than the floor price in conjunction with a collar (three-way collar) and use the proceeds to increase either or both the floor or ceiling prices. In a three-way collar, to the extent that realized prices are below the floor price of the sold put option (or above the ceiling price of the sold call option), our net realized benefit from the three-way collar will be reduced on a dollar-for-dollar basis.
We may purchase put options, which reduce our exposure to decreases in oil and natural gas prices while allowing realization of the full benefit from any increases in oil and natural gas prices. If the price falls below the floor, the counterparty pays the difference to us.
We enter into these various agreements from time to time to reduce the effects of volatile oil, natural gas and NGL prices and do not enter into derivative transactions for speculative or trading purposes. Presently, none of our derivative positions are designated as hedges for accounting purposes.March 31, 2022.
Interest rate riskRate Risk
We are subject to market risk exposure related to changes in interest rates on our indebtedness under our Credit Facility. As of September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, we had $723.0$712.0 million outstanding under the Credit Facility with a weighted average interest rate of 2.35%2.74%. An increase or decrease of 1.00% in the interest rate would have a corresponding increase or decrease in our annual interest expense of approximately $7.2$7.1 million, based on the balance outstanding as of September 30, 2021.March 31, 2022. See “Note 6 - Borrowings” for more information on our Credit Facility.
Counterparty and customer credit risk
Our principal exposures to credit risk are through receivables from the sale of our oil and natural gas production, joint interest receivables and receivables resulting from derivative financial contracts.
We market our oil, natural gas and NGL production to energy marketing companies and are subject to credit risk due to the concentration of our oil, natural gas and NGL receivables with several significant customers. The inability of our significant customers to meet their obligations to us or their insolvency or liquidation may adversely affect our financial results. In order to mitigate potential exposure to credit risk, we may require from time to time for our customers to provide financial security. At September 30, 2021, our total receivables from the sale of our oil, natural gas and NGL production were approximately $168.1 million.
Joint interest receivables arise from billings to entities that own partial interests in the wells we operate. These entities participate in our wells primarily based on their ownership in leases on which we have or intend to drill. We have little ability to control whether
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these entities will participate in our wells. We generally have the right to withhold future revenue distributions to recover past due receivables from joint interest owners. The allowance for credit losses related to our joint interest receivables is immaterial. At September 30, 2021, our joint interest receivables were approximately $8.6 million.
Our oil, natural gas and NGL commodity derivative arrangements expose us to credit risk in the event of nonperformance by counterparties. All of the counterparties of our commodity derivative instruments currently in place are lenders under our Credit Facility. We are likely to enter into additional commodity derivative instruments with these or other lenders under our Credit Facility, representing institutions with investment grade ratings. We have existing ISDA Agreements with our commodity derivative counterparties. The terms of the ISDA Agreements provide us and the counterparties with rights of offset upon the occurrence of defined acts of default by either us or a counterparty to a commodity derivative, whereby the party not in default may offset all commodity derivative liabilities owed to the defaulting party against all commodity derivative asset receivables from the defaulting party. At September 30, 2021, we had a net commodity derivative liability position of $315.2 million
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controlsControls and procedures.Procedures. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the issuer’s management, including its principal executive and financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, performed an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based on this evaluation, our principal executive and principal financial officers have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2021.March 31, 2022.
Changes in internal control over financial reportingInternal Control Over Financial Reporting. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the thirdfirst quarter of 20212022 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
Part II.  Other Information
Item 1.  Legal Proceedings
We are not currently a party to, nor is our property currently subject to, any materialin various legal proceedings other thanand claims, which arise in the ordinary routine litigation incidental tocourse of our business. While the business, andoutcome of these events cannot be predicted with certainty, we are not awarebelieve that the ultimate resolution of any such proceedings contemplated by governmental authorities.actions will not have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.
In January 2022, we received a Notice of Violation from the United States Environmental Protection Agency related to the Clean Air Act. The enforcement action will likely result in monetary sanctions yet-to-be specified and corrective actions, which may increase our development costs and/or operating costs. We are unable to predict the ultimate outcome of this matter at this time, however, we believe that any penalties, mitigation costs, or corrective actions that may result from this matter will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes to the risk factors set forth under the heading “Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors” included in our 20202021 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or future results.
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Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Pursuant to the closing of the Primexx Acquisition, the Company issued 8.84 million shares of the Company’s common stock as a portion of the total consideration for the assets acquired. The shares were issued in reliance upon the exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act as sales by an issuer not involving any public offering. The issuance of such shares did not involve a public offering for purposes of Section 4(a)(2) because of, among other things, its being made only to the sellers in the Primexx Acquisition, such persons’ status as accredited investors and the manner of the issuance, including that the Company did not, and will not, engage in general solicitation or advertising with regard to the issuance of such shares.None.
Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5.  Other Information
None.
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Item 6.  Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed as part of this Form 10-Q.
Incorporated by reference (File No. 001-14039, unless otherwise indicated)
Exhibit NumberDescriptionFormExhibitFiling Date
2.1(c)8-K10.18/5/2021
2.2(c)8-K10.28/5/2021
3.110-Q3.111/03/2016
3.28-K3.112/20/2019
3.38-K3.18/7/2020
3.48-K3.15/14/2021
3.510-K3.22/27/2019
4.18-K4.17/7/2021
10.1(a)
10.2(a)
10.3(a)
10.48-K10.18/5/2021
10.58-K10.28/5/2021
31.1(a)
31.2(a)
32.1(b)
101.INS(a)XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
101.SCH(a)Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL(a)Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF(a)Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB(a)Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE(a)Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
104(a)Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page interactive data file does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
Incorporated by reference (File No. 001-14039, unless otherwise indicated)
Exhibit NumberDescriptionFormExhibitFiling Date
3.110-Q3.111/3/2016
3.28-K3.112/20/2019
3.38-K3.18/7/2020
3.48-K3.15/14/2021
3.510-K3.22/27/2019
10.1(a)(c)
10.2(a)(c)
31.1(a)
31.2(a)
32.1(b)
101.INS(a)XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
101.SCH(a)Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL(a)Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF(a)Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB(a)Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE(a)Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
104(a)Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page interactive data file does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
(a)Filed herewith.
(b)Furnished herewith. Pursuant to SEC Release No. 33-8212, this certification will be treated as “accompanying” this report and not “filed” as part of such report for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liability of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, and this certification will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act, except to the extent that the registrant specifically incorporates it by reference.
(c)Certain schedules and similar attachments have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K. Callon agrees to furnish a supplemental copy of any omitted scheduleIndicates management compensatory plan, contract, or attachment to the SEC upon request.arrangement.
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Callon Petroleum Company
SignatureTitleDate
/s/ Joseph C. Gatto, Jr.President andNovember 4, 2021May 5, 2022
Joseph C. Gatto, Jr.Chief Executive Officer
/s/ Kevin HaggardSenior Vice President andNovember 4, 2021May 5, 2022
Kevin HaggardChief Financial Officer

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