UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 10-Q

 

 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 20192020

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 001-33614

 

ULTRA PETROLEUM CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Yukon, Canada

N/A

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. employer

identification number)

 

 

116 Inverness Drive East,

Suite 400

Englewood, Colorado

80112

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip code)

(303) 708-9740

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

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, a 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 filer

 

 

Accelerated filer

 

Non-accelerated filer

 

Smaller 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 Act). YES    NO 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13, or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distributions of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. YES    NO 

The number of shares, without par value, of Ultra Petroleum Corp., outstanding as of July 31, 20192020 was 197,840,056.199,713,518.

 


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 1.

 

Financial Statements

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 2.

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

23

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 3.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

3337

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 4.

 

Controls and Procedures

 

3537

 

 

 

 

 

 

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 1.

 

Legal Proceedings

 

3638

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 1A.

 

Risk Factors

 

3638

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 2.

 

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

3739

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 3.

 

Defaults upon Senior Securities

 

3739

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 4.

 

Mine Safety Disclosures

 

3739

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 5.

 

Other Information

 

3739

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 6.

 

Exhibits

 

4140

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signatures

 

4342

 

 

 


PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ULTRA PETROLEUM CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES (DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)

 

June 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

(In thousands, except share data)

 

 

(In thousands, except share data)

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

5,191

 

 

$

17,014

 

 

$

32,262

 

 

$

1,664

 

Restricted cash

 

 

2,902

 

 

 

2,291

 

 

 

2,241

 

 

 

1,777

 

Oil and gas revenue receivable and other receivables, net of allowances $10,427 and $8,350, respectively

 

 

55,669

 

 

 

144,390

 

Oil and gas revenue receivable and other receivables, net of allowances $2,978 and $11,967, respectively

 

 

39,568

 

 

 

78,321

 

Derivative assets

 

 

58,198

 

 

 

23,374

 

 

 

1,602

 

 

 

32,100

 

Inventory

 

 

17,058

 

 

 

18,757

 

Income tax receivable

 

 

 

 

 

881

 

Other current assets

 

 

3,240

 

 

 

8,904

 

 

 

9,402

 

 

 

10,746

 

Total current assets

 

 

142,258

 

 

 

214,730

 

 

 

85,075

 

 

 

125,489

 

Oil and gas properties, net, using the full cost method of accounting:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proven

 

 

1,576,539

 

 

 

1,497,727

 

Proven, net of accumulated depletion, depreciation, amortization and impairments

 

 

1,139,791

 

 

 

1,552,419

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

10,620

 

 

 

11,635

 

 

 

8,101

 

 

 

9,779

 

Long-term right-of-use assets

 

 

125,110

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,001

 

 

 

119,496

 

Other assets

 

 

18,699

 

 

 

9,196

 

 

 

11,321

 

 

 

8,093

 

Total assets

 

$

1,873,226

 

 

$

1,733,288

 

 

$

1,246,289

 

 

$

1,815,276

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debtor-in-possession financing

 

$

10,375

 

 

$

 

Accounts payable

 

$

34,315

 

 

$

36,923

 

 

 

6,496

 

 

 

13,570

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

53,206

 

 

 

58,574

 

 

 

45,760

 

 

 

44,480

 

Production taxes payable

 

 

55,151

 

 

 

58,365

 

 

 

46,076

 

 

 

53,428

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

 

9,750

 

 

 

7,313

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest payable

 

 

34,724

 

 

 

28,672

 

Lease liabilities

 

 

11,489

 

 

 

 

Derivative liabilities

 

 

20,692

 

 

 

62,350

 

Capital cost accrual

 

 

13,430

 

 

 

15,014

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

232,757

 

 

 

267,211

 

Long-term debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Credit facility

 

 

59,000

 

 

 

104,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

64,700

 

Long-term debt

 

 

1,917,008

 

 

 

1,932,722

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,928,048

 

Add: Premium on exchange transactions

 

 

225,085

 

 

 

228,096

 

 

 

 

 

 

203,883

 

Less: Unamortized deferred financing costs and discount

 

 

(51,635

)

 

 

(56,650

)

 

 

 

 

 

(46,421

)

Total long-term debt, net

 

 

2,149,458

 

 

 

2,208,168

 

Deferred gain on sale of liquids gathering system

 

 

 

 

 

94,636

 

Total current portion of long-term debt, net

 

 

 

 

 

2,150,210

 

Interest payable

 

 

71

 

 

 

29,903

 

Lease liabilities

 

 

954

 

 

 

11,938

 

Derivative liabilities

 

 

2,519

 

 

 

20,692

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

112,251

 

 

 

2,324,221

 

Long-term lease liabilities

 

 

113,642

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,084

 

 

 

107,587

 

Asset retirement obligations

 

 

201,508

 

 

 

193,995

 

Other long-term obligations

 

 

233,594

 

 

 

211,895

 

 

 

21,210

 

 

 

34,287

 

Total liabilities

 

 

2,729,451

 

 

 

2,781,910

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities not subject to compromise

 

 

336,053

 

 

 

2,660,090

 

Liabilities subject to compromise

 

 

2,016,744

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders' equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock - no par value; authorized - unlimited; issued and outstanding - 197,840,056 and 197,383,295 at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively

 

 

2,139,314

 

 

 

2,137,443

 

Common stock - As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, no par value; authorized - unlimited; issued and outstanding - 199,713,518 and 197,888,473, respectively

 

 

2,142,261

 

 

 

2,140,520

 

Treasury stock

 

 

(49

)

 

 

(49

)

 

 

(49

)

 

 

(49

)

Retained loss

 

 

(2,995,490

)

 

 

(3,186,016

)

 

 

(3,248,720

)

 

 

(2,985,285

)

Total shareholders' deficit

 

 

(856,225

)

 

 

(1,048,622

)

 

 

(1,106,508

)

 

 

(844,814

)

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

 

$

1,873,226

 

 

$

1,733,288

 

 

$

1,246,289

 

 

$

1,815,276

 

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

 


ULTRA PETROLEUM CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES (DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

June 30,

 

 

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

June 30,

 

 

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

 

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Natural gas sales

 

$

125,915

 

 

$

141,255

 

 

$

371,903

 

 

$

322,716

 

 

$

72,920

 

 

$

125,915

 

 

$

187,200

 

 

$

371,903

 

Oil sales

 

 

27,301

 

 

 

43,167

 

 

 

50,767

 

 

 

84,451

 

 

 

8,818

 

 

 

27,301

 

 

 

24,393

 

 

 

50,767

 

Other revenues

 

 

2,190

 

 

 

5,716

 

 

 

4,197

 

 

 

8,344

 

 

 

23

 

 

 

2,190

 

 

 

244

 

 

 

4,197

 

Total operating revenues

 

 

155,406

 

 

 

190,138

 

 

 

426,867

 

 

 

415,511

 

 

 

81,761

 

 

 

155,406

 

 

 

211,837

 

 

 

426,867

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease operating expenses

 

 

15,889

 

 

 

23,645

 

 

 

33,114

 

 

 

45,409

 

 

 

16,603

 

 

 

15,889

 

 

 

36,013

 

 

 

33,114

 

Facility lease expense

 

 

6,543

 

 

 

6,526

 

 

 

13,188

 

 

 

12,682

 

 

 

5,464

 

 

 

6,543

 

 

 

10,927

 

 

 

13,188

 

Production taxes

 

 

16,443

 

 

 

18,883

 

 

 

46,618

 

 

 

42,153

 

 

 

7,985

 

 

 

16,443

 

 

 

21,907

 

 

 

46,618

 

Gathering fees

 

 

20,320

 

 

 

24,181

 

 

 

40,200

 

 

 

47,238

 

 

 

16,112

 

 

 

20,256

 

 

 

32,794

 

 

 

40,072

 

Transportation charges

 

 

2,239

 

 

 

64

 

 

 

6,133

 

 

 

128

 

Depletion, depreciation and amortization

 

 

55,768

 

 

 

51,742

 

 

 

107,422

 

 

 

102,282

 

 

 

38,812

 

 

 

55,768

 

 

 

86,096

 

 

 

107,422

 

Ceiling test write down

 

 

110,603

 

 

 

 

 

 

353,206

 

 

 

 

General and administrative

 

 

7,433

 

 

 

2,063

 

 

 

14,485

 

 

 

14,752

 

 

 

8,116

 

 

 

7,433

 

 

 

16,496

 

 

 

14,485

 

Pre-petition restructuring expenses

 

 

9,724

 

 

 

 

 

 

12,368

 

 

 

 

Other operating expenses, net

 

 

15,281

 

 

 

639

 

 

 

16,085

 

 

 

853

 

 

 

1,148

 

 

 

15,281

 

 

 

4,586

 

 

 

16,085

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

137,677

 

 

 

127,679

 

 

 

271,112

 

 

 

265,369

 

 

 

216,806

 

 

 

137,677

 

 

 

580,526

 

 

 

271,112

 

Operating income

 

 

17,729

 

 

 

62,459

 

 

 

155,755

 

 

 

150,142

 

Operating income (loss)

 

 

(135,045

)

 

 

17,729

 

 

 

(368,689

)

 

 

155,755

 

Other income (expense), net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

(32,376

)

 

 

(37,715

)

 

 

(65,703

)

 

 

(73,552

)

Interest expense (excludes contractual interest expense of $19.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020)

 

 

(14,519

)

 

 

(32,376

)

 

 

(44,918

)

 

 

(65,703

)

Gain (loss) on commodity derivatives

 

 

71,654

 

 

 

(47,271

)

 

 

7,316

 

 

 

(53,803

)

 

 

(15,266

)

 

 

71,654

 

 

 

29,029

 

 

 

7,316

 

Deferred gain on sale of liquids gathering system

 

 

 

 

 

2,638

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,276

 

Other income (expense), net

 

 

(43

)

 

 

(657

)

 

 

243

 

 

 

(688

)

 

 

1,411

 

 

 

(43

)

 

 

3,505

 

 

 

243

 

Total other (expense) income, net

 

 

39,235

 

 

 

(83,005

)

 

 

(58,144

)

 

 

(122,767

)

 

 

(28,374

)

 

 

39,235

 

 

 

(12,384

)

 

 

(58,144

)

Income before income tax (benefit) provision

 

 

56,964

 

 

 

(20,546

)

 

 

97,611

 

 

 

27,375

 

Income tax (benefit) provision

 

 

(141

)

 

 

9

 

 

 

(169

)

 

 

442

 

Reorganization items, net (See Introductory Note)

 

 

117,599

 

 

 

 

 

 

117,599

 

 

 

 

Income before income tax benefit

 

 

(45,820

)

 

 

56,964

 

 

 

(263,474

)

 

 

97,611

 

Income tax benefit

 

 

 

 

 

(141

)

 

 

(49

)

 

 

(169

)

Net income (loss)

 

$

57,105

 

 

$

(20,555

)

 

$

97,780

 

 

$

26,933

 

 

$

(45,820

)

 

$

57,105

 

 

$

(263,425

)

 

$

97,780

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) per common share - basic

 

$

0.29

 

 

$

(0.10

)

 

$

0.50

 

 

$

0.14

 

Fully diluted earnings (loss) per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) per common share - fully diluted

 

$

0.29

 

 

$

(0.10

)

 

$

0.49

 

 

$

0.14

 

Earnings (loss) per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

(0.23

)

 

$

0.29

 

 

$

(1.33

)

 

$

0.50

 

Diluted

 

$

(0.23

)

 

$

0.29

 

 

$

(1.33

)

 

$

0.49

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic

 

 

197,514

 

 

 

197,054

 

 

 

197,449

 

 

 

196,803

 

 

 

199,292

 

 

 

197,514

 

 

 

198,746

 

 

 

197,449

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding - fully diluted

 

 

198,069

 

 

 

197,054

 

 

 

198,089

 

 

 

196,803

 

 

 

199,292

 

 

 

198,069

 

 

 

198,746

 

 

 

198,089

 

 

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


ULTRA PETROLEUM CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES (DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

Retained (Loss) Earnings

 

 

Treasury Stock

 

 

Total Shareholders'

(Deficit) Equity

 

Balances at January 1, 2019

 

 

197,383

 

 

$

2,137,443

 

 

$

(3,186,016

)

 

$

(49

)

 

$

(1,048,622

)

Fair value of employee stock plan grants

 

 

 

 

 

1,127

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,127

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

40,674

 

 

 

 

 

 

40,674

 

Initial adoption of ASC 842

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

92,818

 

 

 

 

 

 

92,818

 

Balances at March 31, 2019

 

 

197,383

 

 

$

2,138,570

 

 

$

(3,052,524

)

 

$

(49

)

 

$

(914,003

)

Stock plan grants

 

 

648

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net share settlements

 

 

(191

)

 

 

 

 

 

(71

)

 

 

 

 

 

(71

)

Fair value of employee stock plan grants

 

 

 

 

 

744

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

744

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

57,105

 

 

 

 

 

 

57,105

 

Balances at June 30, 2019

 

 

197,840

 

 

$

2,139,314

 

 

$

(2,995,490

)

 

$

(49

)

 

$

(856,225

)

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

Retained (Loss) Earnings

 

 

Treasury Stock

 

 

Total Shareholders'

(Deficit) Equity

 

Balances at December 31, 2019

 

 

197,888

 

 

$

2,140,520

 

 

$

(2,985,285

)

 

$

(49

)

 

$

(844,814

)

Net share settlements

 

 

1,422

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8

)

 

 

 

 

 

(8

)

Fair value of employee stock plan awards

 

 

 

 

 

1,231

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,231

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(217,605

)

 

 

 

 

 

(217,605

)

Balances at March 31, 2020

 

 

199,310

 

 

$

2,141,751

 

 

$

(3,202,898

)

 

$

(49

)

 

$

(1,061,196

)

Net share settlements

 

 

404

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2

)

 

 

 

 

 

(2

)

Fair value of employee stock plan awards

 

 

 

 

 

510

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

510

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(45,820

)

 

 

 

 

 

(45,820

)

Balances at June 30, 2020

 

 

199,714

 

 

$

2,142,261

 

 

$

(3,248,720

)

 

$

(49

)

 

$

(1,106,508

)

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

Retained (Loss) Earnings

 

 

Treasury Stock

 

 

Total Shareholders' (Deficit) Equity

 

Balances at January 1, 2018

 

 

196,347

 

 

$

2,116,018

 

 

$

(3,270,605

)

 

$

(49

)

 

$

(1,154,636

)

Employee stock plan grants

 

 

1,226

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net share settlements

 

 

(519

)

 

 

 

 

 

(2,061

)

 

 

 

 

 

(2,061

)

Fair value of employee stock plan grants

 

 

 

 

 

10,709

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,709

 

Initial adoption of ASC 606

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,761

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,761

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

47,488

 

 

 

 

 

 

47,488

 

Balances at March 31, 2018

 

 

197,054

 

 

$

2,126,727

 

 

$

(3,223,417

)

 

$

(49

)

 

$

(1,096,739

)

Fair value of employee stock plan grants

 

 

 

 

 

2,464

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,464

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(20,555

)

 

 

 

 

 

(20,555

)

Balances at June 30, 2018

 

 

197,054

 

 

$

2,129,191

 

 

$

(3,243,972

)

 

$

(49

)

 

$

(1,114,830

)

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

Retained (Loss) Earnings

 

 

Treasury Stock

 

 

Total Shareholders' (Deficit) Equity

 

Balances at December 31, 2018

 

 

197,383

 

 

$

2,137,443

 

 

$

(3,186,016

)

 

$

(49

)

 

$

(1,048,622

)

Fair value of employee stock plan awards

 

 

 

 

 

1,127

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,127

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

40,675

 

 

 

 

 

 

40,675

 

Initial adoption of ASC 842

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

92,818

 

 

 

 

 

 

92,818

 

Balances at March 31, 2019

 

 

197,383

 

 

$

2,138,570

 

 

$

(3,052,523

)

 

$

(49

)

 

$

(914,002

)

Employee stock plan grants

 

 

648

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net share settlements

 

 

(191

)

 

 

 

 

 

(71

)

 

 

 

 

 

(71

)

Fair value of employee stock plan awards

 

 

 

 

 

744

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

744

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

57,105

 

 

 

 

 

 

57,105

 

Balances at June 30, 2019

 

 

197,840

 

 

$

2,139,314

 

 

$

(2,995,489

)

 

$

(49

)

 

$

(856,224

)

 

 

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


ULTRA PETROLEUM CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES (DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

(In thousands)

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Operating activities - cash provided by (used in):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating activities - cash provided by (used in):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income for the period

 

$

97,780

 

 

$

26,933

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) for the period

Net income (loss) for the period

 

$

(263,425

)

 

$

97,780

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by operating activities:

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depletion, depreciation and amortization

 

 

107,422

 

 

 

102,282

 

Depletion, depreciation and amortization

 

 

86,096

 

 

 

107,422

 

Unrealized loss (gain) on commodity derivatives

 

 

(82,527

)

 

 

61,539

 

Unrealized loss (gain) on commodity derivatives

 

 

12,366

 

 

 

(82,527

)

Deferred gain on sale of liquids gathering system

 

 

 

 

 

(5,276

)

Write-off of premium on restructuring associated with liabilities subject to compromise

Write-off of premium on restructuring associated with liabilities subject to compromise

 

 

(188,188

)

 

 

 

Write-off of deferred financing costs associated with liabilities subject to compromise

Write-off of deferred financing costs associated with liabilities subject to compromise

 

 

47,529

 

 

 

 

Original issue discount on DIP financing facility

Original issue discount on DIP financing facility

 

 

375

 

 

 

 

Reorganization expenses associated with DIP financing facility

Reorganization expenses associated with DIP financing facility

 

 

555

 

 

 

 

Non-cash reorganization items

Non-cash reorganization items

 

 

9,351

 

 

 

 

Stock compensation

 

 

1,521

 

 

 

10,122

 

Stock compensation

 

 

1,665

 

 

 

1,521

 

Payable-in-kind (“PIK”) interest payable

 

 

6,722

 

 

 

 

Payable-in-kind (“PIK”) interest payable

 

 

4,313

 

 

 

6,722

 

Amortization of premium on debt exchange

 

 

(20,572

)

 

 

 

Amortization of premium

Amortization of premium

 

 

(15,695

)

 

 

(20,572

)

Amortization of deferred financing costs

 

 

6,308

 

 

 

5,510

 

Amortization of deferred financing costs

 

 

5,116

 

 

 

6,308

 

Ceiling test write-down

Ceiling test write-down

 

 

353,206

 

 

 

 

Inventory write-down

Inventory write-down

 

 

3,341

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

1,915

 

 

 

207

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

1,915

 

Net changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

86,645

 

 

 

17,738

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

38,753

 

 

 

86,645

 

Other current assets

 

 

(636

)

 

 

3,783

 

Other current assets

 

 

(2,245

)

 

 

(636

)

Other non-current assets

 

 

59

 

 

 

338

 

Other non-current assets

 

 

(10,968

)

 

 

59

 

Accounts payable

 

 

(1,449

)

 

 

(18,525

)

Accounts payable

 

 

(7,049

)

 

 

(1,449

)

Accrued liabilities

 

 

(5,519

)

 

 

(4,116

)

Accrued liabilities

 

 

(4,827

)

 

 

(5,519

)

Production taxes payable

 

 

(3,214

)

 

 

3,696

 

Production taxes payable

 

 

(7,352

)

 

 

(3,214

)

Interest payable

 

 

6,052

 

 

 

(3,647

)

Interest payable

 

 

9,673

 

 

 

6,052

 

Other long-term obligations

 

 

8,187

 

 

 

(1,647

)

Other long-term obligations

 

 

(10,251

)

 

 

8,187

 

Income taxes payable/receivable

 

 

6,431

 

 

 

6,844

 

Income taxes payable/receivable

 

 

881

 

 

 

6,431

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

215,125

 

 

 

205,781

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

63,220

 

 

 

215,125

 

Investing Activities - cash provided by (used in):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investing Activities - cash provided by (used in):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oil and gas property expenditures

 

 

(176,791

)

 

 

(250,966

)

Oil and gas property expenditures

 

 

(1,684

)

 

 

(176,791

)

Change in capital cost accrual and accounts payable

 

 

(2,743

)

 

 

(14,483

)

Change in capital cost accrual and accounts payable

 

 

(2,091

)

 

 

(2,743

)

Acquisition of the liquids gathering system

Acquisition of the liquids gathering system

 

 

(18,000

)

 

 

 

Inventory

 

 

1,567

 

 

 

(4,140

)

Inventory

 

 

 

 

 

1,567

 

Purchase of capital assets

 

 

(373

)

 

 

(2,389

)

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

 

 

1,469

 

 

 

 

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

 

 

(449

)

 

 

(373

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(178,340

)

 

 

(271,978

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(20,755

)

 

 

(178,340

)

Financing activities - cash provided by (used in):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financing activities - cash provided by (used in):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Borrowings under Credit Agreement

 

 

431,000

 

 

 

450,000

 

Borrowings under Credit Agreement

 

 

147,580

 

 

 

431,000

 

Payments under Credit Agreement

 

 

(476,000

)

 

 

(392,000

)

Payments under Credit Agreement

 

 

(165,980

)

 

 

(476,000

)

Payments under Term Loan

 

 

(2,438

)

 

 

 

Payments under Term Loan

 

 

(2,438

)

 

 

(2,438

)

Proceeds from DIP financing facility

Proceeds from DIP financing facility

 

 

10,000

 

 

 

 

Financing fees associated with DIP financing facility

Financing fees associated with DIP financing facility

 

 

(555

)

 

 

 

Deferred financing costs

 

 

(488

)

 

 

(638

)

Deferred financing costs

 

 

 

 

 

(488

)

Repurchased shares/net share settlements

 

 

(71

)

 

 

(2,061

)

Repurchased shares from net share settlements

Repurchased shares from net share settlements

 

 

(10

)

 

 

(71

)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

 

(47,997

)

 

 

55,301

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

 

(11,403

)

 

 

(47,997

)

(Decrease) increase in cash during the period

 

 

(11,212

)

 

 

(10,896

)

Increase (decrease) in cash during the period

Increase (decrease) in cash during the period

 

 

31,062

 

 

 

(11,212

)

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period

 

 

19,305

 

 

 

18,269

 

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period

 

 

3,441

 

 

 

19,305

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period

$

8,093

 

 

$

7,373

 

$

34,503

 

 

$

8,093

 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for reorganization items

Cash paid for reorganization items

 

$

13,334

 

 

$

 

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

 


ULTRA PETROLEUM CORP. (DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

All dollar amounts in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars (except per share data) unless otherwise noted.

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS:

Ultra Petroleum Corp. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively the “Company”, “Ultra”, “our”, “we”,“Company,” “Ultra,” “our,” “we,” or “us”) is an independent oil and gas company engaged in the operation and production, development production, operation,and exploration, and acquisition of oil and natural gas properties. Ultra Petroleum Corp. is incorporated under the laws of Yukon, Canada. The Company’s principal business activities are operating and developing its long-life natural gas reserves in the Pinedale and Jonah fields of the Green River Basin of southwest Wyoming.

VOLUNTARY REORGANIZATION UNDER CHAPTER 11:

On May 14, 2020 (the “Petition Date”), Ultra Petroleum Corp. and all of its direct and indirect subsidiaries, including UP Energy Corporation (“UPE”), Ultra Resources, Inc. (“Ultra Resources”), Keystone Gas Gathering, LLC, Ultra Wyoming, LLC, Ultra Wyoming LGS, LLC, UPL Pinedale, LLC, and UPL Three Rivers Holdings, LLC (collectively, the “Filing Subsidiaries” and, together with the Company, the “Debtors”), filed voluntary petitions (the “Bankruptcy Petitions”) for reorganization under chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (“Chapter 11”) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division (the “Court”). The Court entered an order to jointly administer the Chapter 11 cases under the caption In re Ultra Petroleum Corp., et al., Case No. 20-32631 (collectively, the “Chapter 11 Cases”). Information about the Chapter 11 Cases is available at the Company’s website (www.ultrapetroleum.com) and also at a website maintained by the Company’s claims agent, Prime Clerk (https://cases.primeclerk.com/UltraPetroleum/).

The Debtors are currently operating the business as debtors-in-possession under the jurisdiction of the Court and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the United States Bankruptcy Code and orders of the Court. After the Debtors filed the Bankruptcy Petitions, the Court granted certain relief which enabled the Debtors to conduct their business activities in the ordinary course, including, among other things and subject to the terms and conditions of such orders, authorizing the Debtors to pay employee wages and benefits, pay taxes and certain governmental fees and charges, continue to operate its cash management system in the ordinary course, remit funds held from time to time for the benefit of third parties (such as royalty owners), and pay the pre-petition claims of certain of the Debtors’ vendors that hold liens under applicable non-bankruptcy law. For goods and services provided following the Petition Date, the Debtors intend to pay vendors in full under normal terms.

Subject to certain exceptions provided for in Section 362 of the Bankruptcy Code, all judicial and administrative proceedings against the Debtors or the Debtors’ property were automatically enjoined, or stayed, as of the Petition Date. In addition, the filing of new judicial or administrative actions against the Debtors or the Debtors’ property for claims arising prior to the Petition Date were automatically enjoined. This prohibits, for example, the Debtors’ lenders or noteholders from pursuing claims for defaults under the debt agreements and the contract counterparties from pursuing claims for defaults under the Debtors’ contracts. Accordingly, unless the Court agrees to lift the automatic stay, all of the Debtors’ pre-petition liabilities and obligations should be settled or compromised under the Bankruptcy Code as part of the Chapter 11 proceedings.

For the duration of the Chapter 11 Cases, the Company’s operations and its ability to develop and execute its business plan are subject to risks and uncertainties associated with the Chapter 11 Cases as described in Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020. As a result of these risks and uncertainties, the Company’s assets, liabilities, contractual obligations, officers and/or directors could be significantly different following the outcome of the Chapter 11 Cases. Additionally, the description of the Company’s operations, properties and capital plans included in these financial statements may not accurately reflect its operations, properties and capital plans following the Chapter 11 Cases.

On the Petition Date, the Debtors entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement (the “RSA”) with the holders of (i) 100% of the aggregate principal amount of loans outstanding under the Credit Agreement (the “Consenting RBL Lenders”); (ii) approximately 85% of the aggregate principal amount of loans outstanding under the Term Loan Agreement (the “Consenting Term Lenders”); and (iii) 67% of the Second Lien Notes issued pursuant to the Second Lien Indenture, by and between Ultra Resources, as issuer, and U.S. Bank National Association, a national banking association, as trustee and collateral agent, (the “Consenting Noteholders” and, together with the Consenting RBL Lenders and Consenting Term Lenders, the “Restructuring Support Parties”). As of July 31, 2020, the percentage consenting lenders increased to 99% and 96% for the Consenting Term Lenders and Consenting Noteholders, respectively.

Pursuant to the RSA, the Restructuring Support Parties agreed (subject to the terms and conditions of the RSA) to vote to accept the Debtors’ prepackaged joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization (as proposed, the “Plan”) described below.

7


ULTRA PETROLEUM CORP. (DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

(Unaudited)

On May 15, 2020, consistent with the RSA, the Debtors solicited acceptances of and filed with the Court the proposed Plan which, subject to Court approval and the requisite support of the Debtors’ creditors:

equitizes or eliminates all of the Debtors’ pre-petition indebtedness;

provides for a $25 million DIP Facility (as defined below) to the Company by certain Consenting Term Lenders;

provides for a new capital investment by the Consenting Term Lenders of up to approximately $85 million under an equity rights offering, with proceeds to be utilized by the Company to repay the value of the Credit Agreement including the letter of credit obligation associated with Rockies Express Pipeline (“REX”), net of impairment; the outstanding borrowings and balance of the DIP Facility (defined below); and, to provide the option for up to $15 million of proceeds in the event of an agreed upon use of such funds;

contemplates a term loan of up to $5 million being issued upon exit with no prepayment penalties and issued as part of the equity rights offering;

contemplates an exit revolving credit facility with a $60 million commitment amount and an initial $100 million borrowing base;

contemplates the rejection of the obligations under the REX firm transportation agreement through December 2026;

contemplates the rejection of the lease contract with the remaining term through December 2027 for the liquids gathering system (“LGS”) owned by Pinedale Corridor, LP (“Corridor”) which has since been terminated and the Company acquired the LGS for a purchase price of $18.0 million on June 26, 2020, as described below;

pays all ongoing trade obligations in the ordinary course; and

contains customary releases and exculpations.

On June 22, 2020 and in connection with the Chapter 11 Cases, the Debtors filed a motion for approval of the Purchase Agreement (as defined below) [Docket No. 301], and on June 26, 2020, the Court approved such motion and entered an order approving the Purchase Agreement [Docket No. 333] (the “PSA Order”).

On June 26, 2020, the Debtors entered into the First Amendment to the Restructuring Support Agreement  with the requisite consenting parties thereto (the “Consenting Stakeholders”) to permit the Debtors to enter into and perform under an agreement to purchase the LGS as described under the Company’s lease agreement with Corridor as described below.

In accordance with the PSA Order, on June 28, 2020, the Company’s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Ultra Wyoming, LLC (“Ultra Wyoming”), entered into a purchase and sale agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”), by and between Ultra Wyoming and Corridor, pursuant to which, among other things, Ultra Wyoming agreed to purchase the LGS for a purchase price of $18.0 million. On June 30, 2020, Ultra Wyoming and Corridor closed the transaction contemplated by the Purchase Agreement in accordance with the terms thereof.  Concurrent with the closing of the Purchase Agreement, the preexisting lease agreement between the Company and Corridor was terminated pursuant to the Court’s acceptance of the rejection notice of the LGS lease agreement. As a result, the right-of-use assets and lease liability was reduced by the remaining payments under the lease agreement.

On July 27, 2020, the Debtors entered into a backstop purchase agreement (the “Backstop Purchase Agreement”) with certain holders of the Company’s pre-petition indebtedness (collectively, the “Backstop Parties”). Pursuant to the Backstop Purchase Agreement, the Backstop Parties agreed to backstop the rights offering contemplated by the Plan for new common stock of reorganized UPE to be issued upon the effectiveness of the Plan for an aggregate purchase price of up to $85.0 million.

Pre-Petition Restructuring Expenses. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company incurred $9.7 million and $12.4 million of professional, advisory, consulting, and legal fees related to the Chapter 11 Cases prior to the petition date, respectively.  These expenses are reported as “Pre-petition restructuring expenses” in Operating income (loss) on the condensed consolidated statement of operations.

Costs of Reorganization. Expenses incurred after the petition date are recorded as “Reorganization items, net” on the condensed consolidated statement of operations. The Company has incurred and will continue to incur significant direct costs associated with its reorganization and the Chapter 11 proceedings. The Company expects these direct costs, which are being expensed as incurred, will significantly affect its results of operations.

In addition, a non-cash charge to write-off the unamortized debt issuance costs, discounts and premiums related to the Company’s funded indebtedness are included in “Reorganization items, net” as these debt instruments are expected to be impacted by the pendency of the Chapter 11 Cases. For additional information about the costs of the Company’s reorganization and Chapter 11 proceedings, see “Reorganization items, net” below.

8


ULTRA PETROLEUM CORP. (DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

(Unaudited)

The following table summarizes the components included in “Reorganization items, net” in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020:

 

 

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020

 

Reorganization items – direct expenses 1

 

$

23,060

 

Reorganization items – recognition of items attributed to liabilities subject to compromise 2

 

 

(140,659

)

Total Reorganization items, net

 

$

(117,599

)

(1)

Includes professional advisory fees and other costs directly associated with the Company’s reorganization. Professional fees include legal and other advisor fees related to the bankruptcy proceedings.  As of June 30, 2020, the Company has $9.4 million of accrued and unpaid professional advisory fees associated with the Chapter 11 filings, such fees will be paid in the ordinary course of business.

(2)

A non-cash charge to write-off all of the unamortized debt issuance costs, discount and premium related to the pre-petition debt instruments issued by Ultra Resources is included in “Reorganization items, net” as these debt instruments are expected to be impacted by the pendency of the Chapter 11 Cases.

DIP Credit Agreement. In connection with the RSA and the Chapter 11 Cases, Ultra Resources entered into a senior secured super priority debtor-in-possession credit agreement (the “DIP Credit Agreement”), dated as of May 19, 2020, among Ultra Resources, as borrower, UPE and the other Filing Subsidiaries, as guarantors, Wilmington Trust, National Association (“WTNA”), as administrative agent and collateral agent, and the lenders party thereto. The DIP Credit Agreement provides for a multi-draw term loan credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $25 million (the “DIP Facility”). Ultra intends to use proceeds of the DIP Facility, among other things: (1) to pay interest, fees, costs and expenses related to the loans thereunder, (2) to pay the fees, costs and expenses of the estate professionals retained in the Chapter 11 Cases and approved by the Court, (3) to pay certain fees, costs, disbursements and expenses of the lenders under the DIP Credit Agreement, (4) to make all permitted payments of costs of administration of the Chapter 11 Cases, (5) to pay such pre-petition expenses as are consented to in writing by the Required Lenders (as defined in the DIP Credit Agreement) and approved by the Court, (6) to satisfy any adequate protection obligations owing under the DIP Orders (as defined in the RSA); and (7) for general corporate and working capital purposes of the Debtors during the Chapter 11 Cases.

The DIP Facility is subject to certain affirmative and negative covenants, including, among other covenants the Company believes to be customary in debtor-in-possession financings, continuing reporting obligations by the Company on a consolidated basis in the form of a rolling 13-week budget and a weekly report with a reasonably detailed written explanation of all material variances from the budget.

On June 16, 2020, the Company entered into the First Amendment to the DIP Credit Agreement with WTNA as administrative agent and the other lenders party thereto (the “DIP First Amendment”). The DIP First Amendment modified the DIP Credit Agreement by, among other items, (i) removing change of control cross-triggers upon acceleration of other Material Debt (as defined in the DIP Credit Agreement), (ii) including a carve-out to Material Adverse Effects (as defined in the DIP Credit Agreement) based upon the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, (iii) including carve-outs to certain covenants and events of default in connection with the Chapter 11 Cases, and (iv) including a carve-out to events of default based on the termination of the RSA in connection with a Noteholder Termination Event or a Termination Event (each as defined in the DIP Credit Agreement).

Liabilities Subject to Compromise. The Company has applied Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 852, Reorganizations, in preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The consolidated financial statements presented herein include amounts classified as “Liabilities subject to compromise.” This amount represents estimates of known or potential pre-petition claims expected to be resolved in connection with the Chapter 11 proceedings. Additional amounts may be included in liabilities subject to compromise in future periods if the Company elects to reject executory contracts and unexpired leases as part of the Chapter 11 Cases. Due to the uncertain nature of many of the potential claims, the magnitude of potential claims is not reasonably estimable at this time. Potential claims not currently included with “Liabilities subject to compromise” in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets may be material. In addition, differences between amounts reported as “Liabilities subject to compromise” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the amounts attributable to such matters claimed by the Company’s creditors or approved by the Court may be material. The Company will continue to evaluate its liabilities throughout the Chapter 11 process and will plan to make adjustments in future periods as necessary and appropriate. Such adjustments may be material.

Under the Bankruptcy Code, the Company may assume, assign, or reject certain executory contracts and unexpired leases agreements for future services, subject to the approval of the Court and certain other conditions. If the Company rejects a contract or lease agreement, such rejection generally (1) is treated as a pre-petition breach of the contract or lease agreement, (2) subject to certain exceptions, relieves the Debtors of performing their future obligations under such contract or lease agreement, and (3) entitles the counterparty thereto to a pre-petition general unsecured claim for damages caused by such deemed breach. If the Company assumes an

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executory contract or unexpired lease agreement, the Company is generally required to cure any existing monetary defaults under such contract or lease agreement and provide adequate assurance of future performance to the counterparty. Accordingly, any description of an executory contract or unexpired lease in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including any quantification of the Company’s obligations under any such contract or lease agreement, is wholly qualified by the rejection rights the Company has under the Bankruptcy Code. Further, nothing herein is or shall be deemed an admission with respect to any claim amounts or calculations arising from the rejection of any executory contract or unexpired lease agreement and the Company expressly preserves all of its rights with respect thereto.

The following table summarizes the components of “Liabilities subject to compromise” included in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2020:

 

 

As of June 30, 2020

 

Accrued liabilities

 

$

1,015

 

Accrued interest payable

 

 

43,368

 

Debt

 

 

1,972,361

 

Liabilities subject to compromise

 

$

2,016,744

 

Ability to Continue as a Going Concern. The condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q have been prepared on a going concern basis of accounting, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets, and satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. The condensed consolidated financial statements do not reflect any adjustments that might result from the outcome of the Chapter 11 proceedings. The Company has significant pre-petition indebtedness, all of which has been reclassified to Liabilities subject to compromise as of June 30, 2020. The Company’s level of pre-petition indebtedness has adversely impacted and is continuing to adversely impact its financial condition. As a result of the Company’s financial condition, the defaults under its debt agreements, the expected liquidity deficiency had the Company not filed for bankruptcy, and the risks and uncertainties surrounding the Chapter 11 proceedings, substantial doubt exists as to whether the Company will be able to continue as a going concern..

1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

Basis of Presentation:  The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) on a going concern basis for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 20192020 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020.

The condensed consolidated balance sheet atas of December 31, 2018,2019, has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements.  For further information, refer to the audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s annual reportAnnual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.2019 (as amended, the “2019 Form 10-K”).

Significant Accounting Policies:  The significant accounting policies followed by the Company are set forth in Note 1 Significant Accounting Policies, in the 20182019 Form 10-K and are supplemented by the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the 20182019 Form 10-K. Refer to Note 11, Leases, for the updated policies related to the implementation of ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842).

Reclassifications: Certain amounts in the financial statements of prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period financial statement presentation.

Reorganization Accounting: Effective May 14, 2020, as a result of the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases, the Company began accounting and reporting according to ASC Topic 852 – Reorganizations, which specifies the accounting and financial reporting requirements for entities reorganizing through Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.  These requirements include distinguishing transactions associated with the reorganization separate from activities related to the ongoing operations of the business.

New Accounting Pronouncements: From time to time, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB"(“FASB”) or other standards setting bodies issue new accounting pronouncements. Updates to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC")ASC are communicated through issuance of an Accounting Standards Update ("ASU"(“ASU”). Unless otherwise discussed, we believe that the impact of recently issued guidance, whether adopted or to be adopted in the future, is not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements upon adoption.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements:

Leases. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), and has subsequently issued several supplemental and/or clarifying ASUs (collectively known as ���ASC 842”). The guidance requires lessees to recognize assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for the rights and obligations created by all leases with terms of more than 12 months. ASC 842 also requires disclosures designed to give financial statement users information on the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. These disclosures include qualitative and quantitative information. The Company adopted ASC 842 and applicable amendments on January 1, 2019, using the modified retrospective approach. The Company elected certain practical expedients and established internal controls and key system functionality to enable the preparation of financial information on adoption.

The adoption of the standard had an effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets but did not have an effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated income statements. The most significant impact was the recognition of ROU assets and lease liabilities for operating leases, while accounting for finance leases remained substantially unchanged. Please refer to Note 11 for additional discussion.

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Cumulative Effect of Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements:

The following table reflects the cumulative impact of the adoption of ASC 842 on January 1, 2019, using the modified retrospective approach:

 

 

December 31, 2018

as reported

 

 

Impact of ASC 842

 

 

January 1, 2019

as adjusted

 

 

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Long-term right-of-use assets

 

$

 

 

$

130,649

 

 

$

130,649

 

Total assets

 

 

1,733,288

 

 

 

130,649

 

 

 

1,863,937

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease liabilities (current)

 

 

 

 

 

11,141

 

 

 

11,141

 

Deferred gain on sale of liquids gathering system

 

 

94,636

 

 

 

(94,636

)

 

 

 

Long-term lease liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

121,326

 

 

 

121,326

 

Total liabilities

 

 

2,781,910

 

 

 

37,831

 

 

 

2,819,741

 

Retained earnings (loss)

 

 

(3,186,016

)

 

 

92,818

 

 

 

(3,093,198

)

Total stockholders' equity (deficit)

 

 

(1,048,622

)

 

 

92,818

 

 

 

(955,804

)

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)

 

 

1,733,288

 

 

 

130,649

 

 

 

1,863,937

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted:

Fair Value Measurements. In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13, Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework — Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement (“ASU 2018-13”). The amendments in ASU 2018-13 modify the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements in Topic 820. ASU 2018-13 is effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods therein. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements.

Financial Instruments. In June 2016, The FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326), Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments ("(“ASU 2016-13"2016-13”). This ASU changes the methodology for measuring credit losses on financial instruments and the timing of when such losses are recorded. ASU 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for fiscal years, and interim periodsthe Company starting January 1, 2023. within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is currently assessing the impact of ASU 2016-13 on its consolidated financial statements.

Income Taxes. In December 2019, the FASB issued authoritative guidance intended to simplify the accounting for income taxes (ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes). This guidance eliminates certain exceptions to the general approach to the income tax accounting model and adds new guidance to reduce the complexity in accounting for income taxes. This guidance is effective for annual periods after December 15, 2020, including interim periods within those annual periods. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting (“ASU 2020-04”). ASU 2020-04 provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contract modifications and hedging relationships, subject to meeting certain criteria, that reference LIBOR or another rate that is expected to be discontinued. ASU 2020-04 will be in effect through December 31, 2022. We are currently assessing the potential impact of ASU 2020-04 on our consolidated financial statements.

2. REVENUE RECOGNITION:

Revenue from Contracts with Customers

Sales of oil and natural gas are recognized at the point controlwhen title and custody (collectively, “control”) of the product is transferred to the customer, collectability is reasonably assured, and the performance obligations are satisfied. Virtually all of our contracts’ pricing provisions are tied to a market index, with certain adjustments based on, among other factors, whether a well delivers to a gathering line or a transmission line, the quality of the oil or natural gas, and prevailing supply and demand conditions. As a result, the price of thewe receive for our produced oil and natural gas fluctuates to remain competitive with other available oil and natural gas supplies.

Natural gas sales

We sell natural gas production at the tailgate of the processing plant or at a delivery point downstream, as specified in the contracts with our customers. The production is sold at set volumes and we collect either (i) an agreed upon index price, (ii) a specific index price adjusted for pricing differentials, or (iii) a set price. We recognize revenue at the net price received when control transfers to the purchaser at the tailgate of the processing plant or at the agreed-upon delivery point at the net price received.point. For these contracts, we have concluded that the Company is the principal for our net revenue interest share of the volumes being sold. Gathering fees are incurred prior to the customer taking control of the product, are not considered to be promised services, and are not included in the transaction price; thus, they are presented as expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statementcondensed consolidated statement of Operations.operations.

Our working interest partners are considered the principal for their working interest shares. They have the option to take their gas volumes in kind their volumes.kind. The Company may act as an agent and market the other partners’ share of the natural gas production.production from wells we operate. If it does so, the Company is considered the agent and revenue is recorded at the Company’s net revenue interest in the production.

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Oil sales

We sell oil production at either (a) a lease automatic custody transfer meter, (b) a tank battery, or (c) a delivery point downstream, as specified in the contracts with our customers. The production is sold at set volumes and we collect either (i) an agreed upon index price, net of(ii) a specific index price adjusted for pricing differentials, or (ii)(iii) a set price. We recognize revenue at the point when the customer takes control of the product. For these contracts, we have concluded that the Company is the principal for its net revenue interest share of the volumes being sold. Gathering fees are performed prior to the customer taking control of the product, are not considered to be promised services, and are not included in the transaction price; thus, they are presented as expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statementcondensed consolidated statement of Operations.operations.

Our working interest partners are considered the principal for their working interest shares. They have the option to take their oil volumes in kind their volumes.kind. The Company may actserves as an agent and marketmarkets the other partners’ share of thealmost all oil production. If it does so,production from wells we operate. In these situations, the Company is considered the agent and revenue is recorded at the Company’s net revenue interest in the production.

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Other revenues

Our other revenue is comprised of fees paid to us by the operators of the gas processing plants where our gas is processed. Control is transferred upon completion of the processing service. The Company is considered the principal, and revenue is recognized at the point in time that the control is transferred.

Transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations

A significant number of our product sales are short-term in nature with a contract term of one year or less at index-based prices. For those contracts, we have utilized the practical expedient in ASC 606-10-50-14 exempting the Company from disclosure of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations if the performance obligation is part of a contract that has an original expected duration of one year or less.

For our product sales that have a contract term greater than one year, we have utilized the practical expedient in ASC 606-10-50-14(a) which states that 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.

Contract balances

Under our product sales contracts, we invoice customers once our performance obligations have been satisfied, at which point payment is unconditional. Accordingly, our product sales contracts do not give rise to contract assets or liabilities under ASC 606.

Prior-period performance obligations

We record revenue in the month productionwhen control is deliveredtransferred to the purchaser.purchaser and all contractual obligations are satisfied. However, settlement statements for certain natural gas sales may not be received for 30 to 90 days after the date production is delivered, and as a result,delivered. Consequently, we are required to estimate the amount of production delivered to the purchaser and the price that will be received for the sale of the product. We record the differences between our estimates and the actual amounts received for product sales in the month that payment is received from the purchaser. We have existing internal controls for our revenue estimation process and related accruals, and any identified differences between our revenue estimates and actual revenue received historically have not been significant.insignificant. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019,2020, revenue recognized in the reporting period related to performance obligations satisfied in prior reporting periods was not material.

3. INVENTORY:OTHER CURRENT ASSETS:

The following table summarizes the major classescomponents of inventory“Other current assets” included on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet:

condensed consolidated balance sheet:

 

June 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Deposits and retainers

 

$

543

 

 

$

651

 

Prepaids and others

 

 

2,347

 

 

 

1,087

 

Crude oil

 

 

1,022

 

 

 

1,032

 

Pipe and production equipment

 

$

16,077

 

 

$

17,644

 

 

 

5,490

 

 

 

7,976

 

Crude oil

 

 

981

 

 

 

1,113

 

Total inventory

 

$

17,058

 

 

$

18,757

 

Total Other current assets

 

$

9,402

 

 

$

10,746

 

 

9The Company recorded a write-down of pipe and production inventory to the lower of cost or net realizable value during 2020. The Company’s inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost determined using either the weighted-average cost, including the cost of transportation and storage, and with net realizable value defined as the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of transportation. Accordingly, the Company recorded a write-down of pipe and production equipment of $3.3 million in the first quarter of 2020. The non-cash expense is reported as “Other operating expenses” on the condensed consolidated statement of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2020.

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4. OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES:

 

 

June 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Proven properties:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition, equipment, exploration, drilling and abandonment costs

 

$

11,755,535

 

 

$

11,577,281

 

 

$

11,839,277

 

 

$

11,820,392

 

Less: Accumulated depletion, depreciation and amortization

 

 

(10,178,996

)

 

 

(10,079,554

)

 

 

(10,699,486

)

 

 

(10,267,973

)

Total Oil and gas properties, net

 

$

1,576,539

 

 

$

1,497,727

 

 

$

1,139,791

 

 

$

1,552,419

 

 The Company uses the full cost method of accounting for its oil and natural gas exploration and development activities, and it is required to perform a ceiling test calculation each quarter. The full cost ceiling test is an impairment test prescribed by SEC Regulation S-X Rule 4-10. The ceiling test is performed quarterly, on a country-by-country basis, utilizing the average of prices in effect on the first day of the month for the preceding twelve-month period in accordance with SEC Release No. 33-8995. The ceiling limits such pooled costs to the aggregate of the present value of future net revenues attributable to proved crude oil and natural gas reserves discounted at 10%, plus the lower of cost or market value of unproved properties, less any associated tax effects. If such capitalized costs exceed the ceiling, the Company will record a write-down to the extent of such excess as a non-cash charge to earnings.

In order to fulfill the obligation to evaluate the full cost ceiling and to calculate DD&A of its oil and gas properties, the Company is required to estimate its reserves on a quarterly basis. The estimated proven oil and gas reserves considers the estimated future production based on the most current well information available.

As a result of the decreases in remaining quantities of oil and gas reserves associated with quarterly production, as well as the discounted future cash flow estimates driven by further effects of decreases to the required prices utilized in the preparation of the reserves, the Company recorded a non-cash write-down of the carrying value of the Company’s oil and gas properties from the ceiling test limitation in the amount of $110.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020. A write-down was also recorded in the first quarter of 2020, as described in the quarterly report filed on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2020. The total non-cash write-down of the carrying value of the Company’s oil and gas properties for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was $353.2 million.  Given continued depressed commodity prices, there is a reasonable possibility that the value of the reserves will be further reduced in future quarters, requiring an additional ceiling test write-down.

5. EARNINGS PER SHARE:

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings attributable to common stockholdersshareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by adjusting the average number of common shares outstanding for the dilutive effect, if any, of common stock equivalents. The Company uses the treasury stock method to determine the dilutive effect.

Certain share-based payments subject to performance or market conditions are considered contingently issuable shares for purposes of calculating diluted earnings per share. Thus, they are not included inexcluded from the diluted earnings per share denominator until the performance or market criteriaconditions are met. Additionally, warrants are not included inexcluded from the diluted earnings per share denominator using the treasury stock method until the date on which the volume-weighted average price of the Common Shares is at least $2.50 per Common Share for 30 consecutive trading days (the “Trading Price Condition”). For further information on the warrants, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s 2019 Form 10-K.

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The following table provides a reconciliation of components of basic and diluted net income per common share:

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

For the Six Months Ended

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

For the Six Months Ended

 

 

June 30,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

(Share amounts in 000's)

 

 

(Share amounts in 000's)

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

57,105

 

 

$

(20,555

)

 

$

97,780

 

 

$

26,933

 

 

$

(45,820

)

 

$

57,105

 

 

$

(263,425

)

 

$

97,780

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic

 

 

197,514

 

 

 

197,054

 

 

 

197,449

 

 

 

196,803

 

 

 

199,292

 

 

 

197,514

 

 

 

198,746

 

 

 

197,449

 

Effect of dilutive instruments

 

 

555

 

 

 

 

 

 

640

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

555

 

 

 

 

 

 

640

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted

 

 

198,069

 

 

 

197,054

 

 

 

198,089

 

 

 

196,803

 

 

 

199,292

 

 

 

198,069

 

 

 

198,746

 

 

 

198,089

 

Net income (loss) per common share - basic

 

$

0.29

 

 

$

(0.10

)

 

$

0.50

 

 

$

0.14

 

Net income (loss) per common share - fully diluted

 

$

0.29

 

 

$

(0.10

)

 

$

0.49

 

 

$

0.14

 

Basic

 

$

(0.23

)

 

$

0.29

 

 

$

(1.33

)

 

$

0.50

 

Diluted

 

$

(0.23

)

 

$

0.29

 

 

$

(1.33

)

 

$

0.49

 

Number of contingently issuable shares, including warrants, that are not included in the diluted earnings per share denominator as the performance or market criteria have not been met

 

 

20,218

 

 

 

2,636

 

 

 

20,109

 

 

 

2,636

 

 

 

10,939

 

 

 

20,218

 

 

 

10,939

 

 

 

20,109

 

 

106. DEBT:

Chapter 11 Cases and Effect of Automatic Stay. On May 14, 2020, the Debtors filed for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.  The commencement of a voluntary proceeding in bankruptcy constitutes an immediate event of default under the Credit Agreement, Term Loan Agreement, Second Lien Indenture, and the Unsecured Notes Indentures, resulting in the automatic and immediate acceleration of all of the Company’s outstanding debt.  Any efforts to enforce payment obligations related to the Company’s debt, including the acceleration thereof, have been automatically stayed as a result of the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases, and the creditors’ rights of enforcement are subject to the applicable provisions of the United States Bankruptcy Code. For more information on the Chapter 11 Cases and related matters, refer to the Introductory Note – Voluntary Reorganization under Chapter 11. The following tables summarize the Company’s debt instruments as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

 

 

June 30, 2020

 

 

 

Principal repayment obligation (1)

 

 

Unamortized DFC and discounts (2)

 

 

Unamortized premium (2)

 

 

Carrying value

 

DIP Facility

 

$

10,375

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

10,375

 

Credit Facility

 

 

46,300

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

46,300

 

Term Loan

 

 

966,319

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

966,319

 

Second Lien Notes

 

 

584,303

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

584,303

 

2022 Notes

 

 

150,439

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

150,439

 

2025 Notes

 

 

225,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

225,000

 

Total debt

 

$

1,982,736

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

1,982,736

 

Less: Liabilities subject to compromise(3) (See Introductory Note)

 

 

(1,972,361

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,972,361

)

Total debt not subject to compromise

 

$

10,375

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

10,375

 

(1)

Includes PIK on the Term Loan and Second Lien Notes of $1.1 million and $12.3 million, respectively.

(2)

A non-cash charge to write-off all of the unamortized debt issuance costs, discount, and premium related to the debt instruments issued by Ultra Resources, Inc., is included in “Reorganization items, net” in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as these debt instruments are expected to be impacted by the pendency of the Company’s Chapter 11 Cases.

(3)

The Company has significant indebtedness, all of which has been reclassified to liabilities subject to compromise as of June 30, 2020 on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company’s level of indebtedness has adversely impacted and is continuing to adversely impact its financial condition. As a result of the Company’s financial condition, the defaults under its debt agreements and the risks and uncertainties surrounding the Chapter 11 proceedings, substantial doubt exists that the Company will be able to continue as a going concern.

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6. LONG TERM DEBT:

The following tables summarize the Company’s debt instruments as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

 

 

June 30, 2019

 

 

 

Principal repayment obligation (1)

 

 

Unamortized DFC and discounts (2)

 

 

Unamortized premium

 

 

Carrying value

 

Credit Facility, secured, due January 2022

 

$

59,000

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

59,000

 

Term Loan, secured, due April 2024

 

 

973,247

 

 

 

(24,722

)

 

 

 

 

 

948,525

 

Second Lien Notes, secured, due July 2024

 

 

578,072

 

 

 

 

 

 

225,085

 

 

 

803,157

 

6.875% Notes, unsecured, due April 2022

 

 

150,439

 

 

 

(13,201

)

 

 

 

 

 

137,238

 

7.125% Notes, unsecured, due April 2025

 

 

225,000

 

 

 

(13,712

)

 

 

 

 

 

211,288

 

Total debt

 

$

1,985,758

 

 

$

(51,635

)

 

$

225,085

 

 

$

2,159,208

 

Less: Current maturities

 

 

(9,750

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(9,750

)

Total long-term debt, net

 

$

1,976,008

 

 

$

(51,635

)

 

$

225,085

 

 

$

2,149,458

 

 

 

December 31, 2019

 

 

 

Principal repayment obligation (1)

 

 

Unamortized DFC and discounts (2)

 

 

Unamortized premium

 

 

Carrying value

 

Credit Facility

 

$

64,700

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

64,700

 

Term Loan

 

 

968,756

 

 

 

(22,498

)

 

 

 

 

 

946,258

 

Second Lien Notes

 

 

583,853

 

 

 

 

 

 

203,883

 

 

 

787,736

 

2022 Notes

 

 

150,439

 

 

 

(11,146

)

 

 

 

 

 

139,293

 

2025 Notes

 

 

225,000

 

 

 

(12,777

)

 

 

 

 

 

212,223

 

Total debt, net

 

$

1,992,748

 

 

$

(46,421

)

 

$

203,883

 

 

$

2,150,210

 

(1)

Includes PIK interest on the Term Loan and Second Lien Notes of $0.7$1.1 million and $6.0$11.8 million, respectively.

(2)

Deferred financing costs related to the Revolving Credit Facility are reported within Other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheet, rather than as a reduction of the carrying amount of long-term debt.

DIP Credit Agreement. In connection with the RSA and the Chapter 11 Cases, Ultra Resources entered into the DIP Credit Agreement. The DIP Credit Agreement provides for the DIP Facility and borrowings up to $25.0 million.  Ultra has utilized $10.0 million of this facility and is allowed to request additional borrowings up to $15.0 million, in tranches greater than $5.0 million. Ultra intends to use proceeds of the DIP Facility, among other things: (1) to pay interest, fees, costs and expenses related to the loans thereunder, (2) to pay the fees, costs and expenses of the estate professionals retained in the Chapter 11 Cases and approved by the Court, (3) to pay the fees, costs, disbursements and expenses of the lenders under the DIP Credit Agreement, (4) to make all permitted payments of costs of administration of the Chapter 11 Cases, (5) to pay such pre-petition expenses as are consented to in writing by the Required Lenders (as defined in the DIP Credit Agreement) and approved by the Court, (6) to satisfy any adequate protection obligations owing under the DIP Orders (as defined in the RSA); and (7) for general corporate and working capital purposes of the Debtors during the Chapter 11 Cases.

 

 

December 31, 2018

 

 

 

Principal repayment obligation

 

 

Unamortized DFC and discounts (1)

 

 

Unamortized premium

 

 

Carrying value

 

Credit Facility, secured, due January 2022

 

$

104,000

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

104,000

 

Term Loan, secured, due April 2024

 

 

975,000

 

 

 

(26,874

)

 

 

 

 

 

948,126

 

Second Lien Notes, secured, due July 2024

 

 

545,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

228,096

 

 

 

773,096

 

6.875% Notes, unsecured, due April 2022

 

 

195,035

 

 

 

(15,168

)

 

 

 

 

 

179,867

 

7.125% Notes, unsecured, due April 2025

 

 

225,000

 

 

 

(14,608

)

 

 

 

 

 

210,392

 

Total debt

 

$

2,044,035

 

 

$

(56,650

)

 

$

228,096

 

 

$

2,215,481

 

Less: Current maturities

 

 

(7,313

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(7,313

)

Total long-term debt, net

 

$

2,036,722

 

 

$

(56,650

)

 

$

228,096

 

 

$

2,208,168

 

The DIP Facility bears an interest rate (a) with respect to LIBOR Loans (as defined in the DIP Credit Agreement), of LIBOR plus 400 basis points, subject to a LIBOR floor of 1.0%, and (b) with respect to Base Rate Loans, the greatest of (i) Prime Rate (as defined in the DIP Credit Agreement), (ii) the Federal Funds Effective Rate (as defined in the DIP Credit Agreement), plus 50 basis points, and (iii) the Adjusted Eurodollar Rate (as defined in the DIP Credit Agreement) for a one month interest period plus 100 basis points, plus the applicable margin of 300 basis points in each case.  Unutilized fees are 50 basis points and the upfront fees in an aggregate amount equal to $0.2 million.  The DIP Facility is subject to certain affirmative and negative covenants, including, among other covenants the Company believes to be customary in debtor-in-possession financings, continuing reporting obligations by the Company, on a consolidated basis, in the form of a rolling 13-week budget and a weekly report with a reasonably detailed written explanation of all material variances from the budget. As of the filing date of this report, the Company is not aware of any breaches of any covenants of the DIP Facility.

(1)

On June 16, 2020, the Company entered into the DIP First Amendment as described in the Introductory Note.

Deferred financing costs related to the Revolving Credit Facility are reported within Other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheet, rather than as a reduction of the carrying amount of long-term debt.

Credit Agreement.  On April 12, 2017, Ultra Resources Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, (“Ultra Resources”) entered into athe Credit Agreement, as amended (the “Credit Agreement”), as the borrower, with the Company and UP Energy Corporation,UPE, as parent guarantors, with Bank of Montreal, as administrative agent, (the “RBL Administrative Agent”), and with the other lenders party thereto from time to time, (collectively, the “RBL Lenders”), providing for a revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) subject to a borrowing base redetermination, which limits the aggregate amount of first lien debt under the Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan Agreement (as defined below).Agreement.  

The semi-annual redetermination in February 2019 resulted in a borrowing base commitmentAs of $1.3 billion, with $975.0 million allocated to the Company’s Term Loan (as defined below) and $325.0 million allocated to the Revolving Credit Facility. At June 30, 2019,Petition Date, Ultra Resources had $59.0$46.3 million of outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility,Facility. The Company also had $10.2 million of outstanding letters of credit. These amounts remain subject to settlement under the terms of the RSA.  As a result of the commencement of the Chapter 11 Cases, the Company is no longer in compliance with the covenants under the Credit Agreement and with totalthe lenders’ previous commitments of $325.0 million.$100 million under the Credit Agreement have been terminated.  The next scheduled borrowing base redeterminationCompany is scheduled for October 1, 2019.therefore unable to make additional borrowings or issue additional letters of credit under the Credit Agreement.

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ThePrior to default and as stayed by the relief provided by the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases, the Revolving Credit Facility has capacity for Ultra Resources to increase the commitments subject to certain conditions and has $50.0had $35.0 million of the commitments available for the issuance of letters of credit. The Revolving Credit Facility bears interest either at a rate equal to (a) a customary London interbank offered rate plus an applicable margin that varies from 250 to 350 basis points or (b) the base rate plus an applicable margin that varies from 150 to 250 basis points.points based upon the borrowing base utilization grid. The applicable margin increases by 25 basis points in the event the Company’s consolidated net leverage ratio, as defined, exceeds 4.00 to 1.00.  Ultra Resources is required to pay a commitment fee on the average daily unused portion of the Revolving Credit Facility which varies based upon a borrowing base utilization grid.of 50 basis points. Ultra Resources is also required to pay customary letter of credit and fronting fees.  The Revolving Credit Facility loans mature onFacility’s original maturity date is January 12, 2022.

The2022; however, if the Plan is confirmed the Revolving Credit Facility requires Ultra Resourceswill terminate in connection with the Company’s emergence from bankruptcy.

The Credit Agreement established a maximum capital expenditure provision and other affirmative and negative covenants which are no longer applicable under the mandatory stay order effected by the Chapter 11 filing.

Other provisions of the Credit Agreement have been disclosed in previous regulatory filings and have been deleted from this filing as the compliance elements of the Credit Agreement have been stayed by the bankruptcy filing under the Chapter 11 Cases.

Refer to maintain (i) a minimum interest coverage ratio of 2.50 to 1.00; (ii) a current ratio, includingNote 6 – Debt in the unused portion2019 Form 10-K for additional details on the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility, of a minimum of 1.00 to 1.00; and (iii) after the Company has obtained investment grade rating an asset coverage ratio of 1.50 to 1.00. In addition, as of the last day of (i) each fiscal quarter ending during the period from March 31, 2019 through June 30, 2019, Ultra Resources is required to maintain the consolidated net leverage ratio at or below 4.75 to 1.00, (ii) each fiscal quarter ending during the period from September 30, 2019 through June 30, 2020, Ultra Resources is required to maintain the consolidated net leverage ratio at or below 4.90 to 1.0, (iii) the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2020, Ultra Resources is required to maintain the consolidated net leverage ratio at or below 4.50 to 1.0, and (iv) the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2020 and each other fiscal quarter end thereafter, Ultra Resources is required to maintain the consolidated net leverage ratio at or below 4.25 to 1.0. At June 30, 2019, Ultra Resources’ consolidated net leverage ratio and interest coverage ratio were 4.44 to 1.00 and 3.18 to 1.00, respectively, and Ultra Resources was in compliance with each of its debt covenants under the Credit Agreement.  A sustained decline in commodity prices could cause the Company to be out of compliance with future consolidated net leverage covenant ratios.

Under the Revolving Credit Facility, the Company is subject to the following minimum hedging requirements: through September 29, 2019, the Company is required to hedge a minimum of 65% of the quarterly projected volumes of natural gas from its proved developed producing (“PDP”) reserves; and during the period beginning on September 30, 2019 and ending on March 30, 2020, the Company is required to hedge a minimum of 50% of the quarterly projected volumes of natural gas from PDP reserves. Beginning April 1, 2020, the Company will no longer be subject to a minimum hedging requirement.  The duration of the hedging requirements is an 18-month period from the end of a given quarter.

The Revolving Credit Facility contains customary events of default and remedies for credit facilities of this nature. If Ultra Resources does not comply with the financial and other covenants in the Revolving Credit Facility, the lenders may, subject to customary cure rights, require immediate payment of all amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility and any outstanding unfunded commitments may be terminated.Facility.

Term Loan. As of June 30, 2019,On April 12, 2017, Ultra Resources entered into the Ultra Resources’ First Amendment to the Senior Secured Term Loan Agreement, as amended (the “Term Loan Agreement”) had a balance of approximately $973.2 million in borrowings, including payable-in-kind (“PIK”) and current maturities.  The Term Loan Agreement is signed, as borrower, with the Company and UP Energy Corporation,UPE, as parent guarantors, Barclays Bank PLC, as administrative agent, (the “Term Loan Administrative Agent”), and with the other lenders party thereto (collectively, the “Term Loan Lenders”).

In December 2018,from time to time providing for a term loan facility. As of June 30, 2020, Ultra Resources had a balance of approximately $966.3 million in borrowings, including $1.1 million of PIK interest. The administrative and the parent guarantors entered into the First Amendmentcollateral agent responsibilities were transferred to WTNA on May 14, 2020.

Subject to the Term Loan Agreement (the “Term Loan Amendment”) with the Term Loan Administrative Agent and the Term Loan Lenders party thereto. Pursuant to the Term Loan Amendment, the parties agreed, among other things, to amend the Term Loan Agreement to permit the issuance of the Second Lien Notes and the December Exchange Transaction, to increase the interest rate payable by 100 basis points, such increase comprising 75 basis points payable in cash and 25 basis points payable in kind, and to revise certain covenants and other provisions of the Term Loan Agreement, including, but not limited to:

introducing call protection of 102% until December 21, 2019 and 101% until December 21, 2020;

introducing additional restrictions on the Revolving Credit Facility; including amendments and refinancing of the Revolving Credit Facility as more thoroughly described in the Term Loan Amendment;

deleting the ability to increase commitments under the Term Loan;

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stay order referenced previously, increasing collateral coverage from 85% to 95% of total PV-9 of Proven Reserves (as defined in the Term Loan Agreement);

removing the ability to create, invest in and utilize unrestricted subsidiaries;

further limiting the Company’s ability to incur unsecured debt, repay junior debt, and make restricted payments and investments as more thoroughly described in the Term Loan Amendment; and

providing the ability for the Company to exchange unsecured borrowings to third lien debt within a construct as described in the Term Loan Amendment.

Borrowings under the Term Loan Agreement bear interest at a rate equal to either (a) a customary London interbank offered rate plus 400 basis points or (b) the base rate plus 300 basis points, in each case, of which 25 basis points of the applicable margin is payable-in-kind (“PIK”) solely upon election by Ultra Resources. Beginning in MarchDuring 2019, the Company has elected the PIK option and management expectsfor several of its selected interest payments. In the third quarter 2019, the Company began electing not to continueutilize this practice intoPIK option.

Prior to default, the future. The borrowings under the Term Loan Agreement amortizeamortized in equal quarterly installments in aggregate annual amounts equal to 0.25% of the initial aggregate principal amount beginning on June 30, 2019. Borrowings underamount. The stated maturity date of the Term Loan Agreement mature onis April 12, 2024.

Borrowings under2024; however, the Term Loan Agreement are subject to mandatory prepayments and customary reinvestment rights. The mandatory prepayments include, without limitation, a prepayment requirement withits maturity date will be impacted by the total net proceeds from certain asset sales and net proceeds on insurance received on accountfinal resolution of any lossthe Chapter 11 Cases.

Other provisions of Ultra Resources’ property or assets, in each case subject to certain exceptions. In addition, subject to certain conditions, there is a prepayment requirement if the asset coverage ratio is less than 2.0 to 1.0. To the extent any mandatory prepayments are required, prepayments equal to six monthly payments are required to attain compliance and are applied to prepay the borrowings under the Term Loan Agreement.

The Term Loan Agreement also contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including as to compliance with laws (including environmental laws, ERISA and anti-corruption laws), delivery of quarterly and annual financial statements and oil and gas engineering reports, maintenance and operation of property (including oil and gas properties), restrictions on the incurrence of liens, indebtedness, asset dispositions, fundamental changes, restricted payments and other customary covenants. At June 30, 2019, Ultra Resources was in compliance with all of its debt covenants under the Term Loan Agreement.

The Term Loan Agreement contains customary events of default and remedies for credit facilities of this nature. If Ultra Resources does not comply with the financial and other covenants in the Term Loan Agreement have been disclosed in previous regulatory filings and have been deleted from this filing as the lenders may, subjectcompliance elements of the Term Loan Agreement have been stayed by the bankruptcy filing under the Chapter 11 Cases.

Refer to customary cure rights, require immediate paymentNote 6 – Debt in the 2019 Form 10-K for additional details on the terms of all amounts outstanding under the Term Loan Agreement.

Second Lien Notes. As of June 30, 2019,2020, Ultra Resources had approximately $578.1$584.3 million, including $12.3 million of PIK interest, in outstanding borrowings of 9.00% Cash / 2.00% PIK Senior Secured Second Lien Notes (“Seconddue July 2024 (the “Second Lien Notes”), pursuant to the Indenture, dated December 21, 2018 (the “Second Lien Notes Indenture”), with Ultra Resources, as issuer, the Company and its other subsidiaries, as guarantors, and Wilmington Trust, National Association,WTNA, as trustee and collateral agent. The trustee and collateral agent (the “Trustee”).

Interestresponsibilities were transferred to US Bank, N.A. on the Second Lien Notes accrue at (i) an annual rate of 9.00% payable in cash and (ii) an annual rate of 2.00% PIK. The interest payment dates for the Second Lien Notes are January 15 and July 15 of each year, commencing on July 15, 2019. The Company has accounted for such PIK interest as an increase to the principal outstanding. The Second Lien Notes will mature on July 12, 2024.May 14, 2020.

The Second Lien Notes are senior secured obligations of Ultra Resources and rank senior in right of payment to all of its existing and future unsecured senior debt, to the extent of the value of the collateral pledged under the Second Lien Notes Indenture and related collateral arrangements, senior in right of payment to all of its future subordinated debt, and junior in right of payment to all of its existing and future secured debt of senior priority, to the extent of the value of the collateral pledged thereby. The Second Lien Notes are secured by second priority security interests in substantially all assets of the Company. Payment by Ultra Resources of all amounts due on or in respect of the Second Lien Notes and the performance of Ultra Resources under the Indenture are initially guaranteed by the Company.

13Subject to the stay order previously described, interest on the Second Lien Notes accrued at (i) an annual rate of 9.00% payable in cash and (ii) an annual rate of 2.00% PIK. The cash interest payment dates for the Second Lien Notes were January 15 and July 15 of each year, commencing in July 2019. The Company has accounted for such PIK interest as an increase to the principal outstanding. The Second Lien Notes have a stated maturity date of July 12, 2024; however, the Second Lien Notes and their maturity date will be impacted by the final resolution of the Chapter 11 Cases.

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If Ultra Resources experiences certain change of control triggering events set forth in the Second Lien Notes Indenture, each holderOther provisions of the Second Lien Notes may require Ultra Resources to repurchase all or a portionhave been disclosed in previous filings and have been deleted from this filing as compliance elements of its Second Lien Notes for cash at a price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of such Second Lien Notes, plus any accrued but unpaid interest (including PIK interest) to the date of repurchase.

Ultra Resources is subject to certain customary covenants under the Second Lien Notes Indenture and was in compliance with all such covenants as of June 30, 2019. have been stayed by the bankruptcy filing under the Chapter 11 Cases.

Refer to Note 6 Long Term Debt in the 20182019 Form 10-K for additional details on the terms of the Second Lien Notes.

Senior Unsecured Notes. AtAs of June 30, 2019,2020, Ultra Resources had approximately $150.4 million of the 6.875% Senior Notes due April 2022 (the(the “2022 Notes”) outstanding and $225.0 million with respect to the of 7.125% Senior Notes due April 2025 (the(the “2025 Notes”, and together with) outstanding. The Unsecured Notes are treated as a single class of securities under the Unsecured Notes Indenture. UMB Bank, N.A. serves as the trustee for the Unsecured Notes Indenture.

Prior to default, the 2022 Notes the “Unsecured Notes”).

The 2022 Notes willwere scheduled to mature on April 15, 2022. Interest on the 2022 Notes accrueaccrued at an annual rate of 6.875% and interest payment dates for the 2022 Notes arewere April 15 and October 15 of each year. The 2025 Notes willwere scheduled to mature on April 15, 2025. Interest on the 2025 Notes accrueaccrued at an annual rate of 7.125% and interest payment dates for the 2025 Notes arewere April 15 and October 15 of each year. Interest will be paid on

Other provisions of the Unsecured Notes have been disclosed in previous regulatory filings and have been deleted from this filing as the issue date until maturity. compliance elements of the Unsecured Notes have been stayed by the bankruptcy filing under the Chapter 11 Cases.

Refer to Note 6 Long Term Debt in the 20182019 Form 10-K for additional details on the terms of the Unsecured Notes.

7. SHARE BASED COMPENSATION:

Valuation and Expense Information 

 

 

For the Three Months

 

 

For the Six Months Ended

 

 

For the Three Months

 

 

For the Six Months Ended

 

 

Ended June 30,

 

 

Ended June 30,

 

 

Ended June 30,

 

 

Ended June 30,

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Total cost of share-based payment plans

 

$

745

 

 

$

2,263

 

 

$

1,872

 

 

$

13,173

 

 

$

510

 

 

$

745

 

 

$

1,741

 

 

$

1,872

 

Amounts capitalized in oil and gas properties and equipment

 

$

64

 

 

$

952

 

 

$

351

 

 

$

3,051

 

 

$

25

 

 

$

64

 

 

$

76

 

 

$

351

 

Amounts charged against income, before income tax benefit

 

$

681

 

 

$

1,311

 

 

$

1,521

 

 

$

10,122

 

 

$

485

 

 

$

681

 

 

$

1,665

 

 

$

1,521

 

Amount of related income tax benefit recognized in income before valuation allowance

 

$

143

 

 

$

275

 

 

$

319

 

 

$

2,126

 

 

$

102

 

 

$

143

 

 

$

350

 

 

$

319

 

 

Performance Share Plans:

2017 Stock Incentive Plan. In April 2017, the Ultra Petroleum Corp. 2017 Stock Incentive Plan (“2017 Stock Incentive Plan”) was established by our board of directors (the “Board”) pursuant to which 7.5% of the equity in the Company (on a fully-diluted/fully-distributed basis) is reserved for grants to be made from time to time to the directors, officers, employees, and consultants of the Company (the “Reserve”). During 2017, management incentive plan grants (the “Initial MIP Grants”) were made to members of the Board, officers, and other employees of the Company subject to the conditions and performance requirements provided in the grants, including the limitations that one-third of the Initial MIP Grants will vest, if at all, at such time when the total enterprise value of the Company equals or exceeds $6.0 billion based upon the volume weighted average price of the common stock during a consecutive 30-day period, that one-third of the Initial MIP Grants will vest, if at all, at such time when the total enterprise value of the Company equals or exceeds 110% or $6.6 billion based upon the volume weighted average price of the common stock during a consecutive 30-day period, and, that if any Initial MIP Grants do not vest before April 12, 2023, such Initial MIP Grants shall automatically expire. The balance of the Reserve is available to be granted by the Board from time to time.

In June 2018, the Board approved an amendment and restatement of the Ultra Petroleum Corp. 2017 Stock Incentive Plan (as amended and restated, the “A&R Stock Incentive Plan”). The A&R Stock Incentive Plan amends and restatesCompany. Detailed historical activity associated with the 2017 Stock Incentive Plan to, among other things:

provide that consultants, independent contractors and advisors are eligible to participate and receive equity awardsis disclosed in Note 7 of the A&R Stock Incentive Plan;

limit the aggregate incentive awards available to be granted to any outside director during a single calendar year to a maximum of $750,000;

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revise the definition of a Change of Control to exclude a change in a majority of the members on the Board;

provide that, with respect to awards granted on or after June 8, 2018, no such awards will vest solely as a result of a Change of Control (as defined in the A&R Stock Incentive Plan) unless expressly provided otherwise in the applicable grant agreement or unless otherwise determined by the Committee; and

make certain other changes related to revisions2019 Form 10-K. Activity pertaining to the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.

In July 2018, the Company modified its incentive plan and recipients of the Initial MIP Grants were offered an opportunity to exchange the unvested portion of their Initial MIP Grants for new equity awards of time-based restricted stock units (the “2018 RSUs”) effective July 31, 2018 on a one-for-one basis. All 2018 RSUs are time-based awards and vestperiod being presented in equal tranches on May 25, 2019, May 25, 2020, and May 25, 2021. Under FASB ASC Topic 718, Compensation Cost – Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”), the cancellation of an outstanding award of stock-based compensation followed by the issuance of a replacement awardthis report is treated as a modification of the original award. The equity award cancellations and subsequent new grants by the Company were considered Type I, probable-to-probable modification in 2018. This type represents modifications where the award was likely to vest prior to modification and is still likely to vest after modification. For these types of modifications, the fair value of the award is assessed both prior to modification and after modification. If the fair value after modification exceeds the fair value prior to modification, incremental expense is generated and recognized over the remaining vesting period.described below.

In March 2019, additional Initial MIP Grantsmanagement incentive grants were exchanged for new equity awards of time-based and performance-based restricted stock units. The Company evaluated the cancellation of an outstanding award of stock-based compensation followed by the issuance of a replacement award under ASC 718. For this modification, the fair value of the award is assessed both prior to modification and after modification. Per ASC 718, if the fair value after modification exceeds the fair value prior to modification, incremental expense is generated and recognized over the remaining vesting period.

Long Term Incentive Awards. In 2018 and March 2019, the Board approved long-term incentive awards under the A&R2017 Stock Incentive Plan in order to further align the interests of key employees with shareholders and to give key employees the opportunity to share in the long-term performance of the Company when specific corporate financial and operational goals are achieved. The awards cover a performance period of three years and include time-based and performance-based measures established by the Board at the beginning of the three-year period.

Stock-Based Compensation Cost:

Market-Based Condition Awards. When vesting of an award of stock-based compensation is dependent, at least in part, on the value of a company’s total equity, for purposes of FASB ASC 718, the award is considered to be subject to a “market condition”. Because the Company’s total equity value is a component of its enterprise value, the awards based on enterprise value are considered to be subject to a market condition. Unlike the valuation of an award that is subject to a service condition (i.e., time vested awards) or a performance condition that is not related to stock price, FASB ASC 718 requires the impact of the market condition to be considered when

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estimating the fair value of the award. As a result, we have used a Monte Carlo simulation model to estimate the fair value of the awards that include a market condition.

FASB ASC 718 requires the expense for an award of stock-based compensation that is subject to a market condition that can be attained at any point during the performance period to be recognized over the shorter of (a) the period between the date of grant and the date the market condition is attained, and (b) the award’s derived service period. For purposes of FASB ASC 718, the derived service period represents the duration of the median of the distribution of share price paths on which the market condition is satisfied. That median is the middle share price path (the midpoint of the distribution of paths within the model) on which the market condition is satisfied. The duration is the period of time from the service inception date to the expected date of market condition satisfaction. Compensation expense is recognized regardless of whether the market condition is actually satisfied.

Expense. The accounting for existing share-based compensation awards will continue throughout the period covered by the Chapter 11 Cases. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company recognized $1.7 million in pre-tax compensation expense, which is included within “General and administrative expenses” on the condensed consolidated statement of operations. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company recognized $1.5 million in pre-tax compensation expense, which is included within General and administrative expenses on the condensed consolidated statement of operations. During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company recognized $10.1 million in pre-tax compensation expense, of which $10.0 million related to the Initial MIP Grants.    expense.

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8. INCOME TAXES:

The Company’s overall effective tax rate on pre-tax income was different than the statutory rate of 21% due primarily to the adjustment of the valuation allowances.allowances against the deferred tax assets.

The Company has a valuation allowance recorded against all deferred tax assets, net as of June 30, 2019.2020. Some or all of this valuation allowance may be reversed in future periods against future income.

On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”) was enacted into law. Further guidance and clarifications continue to be issued regarding the regulations and provisions of the Tax Act. The Company will continue to monitor these new regulations and analyze their applicability and impact on the Company.

On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”). The CARES Act, among other things, includes provisions relating to refundable payroll tax credits, deferment of employer side social security payments, net operating loss carryback periods, alternative minimum tax credit refunds, modifications to the net interest deduction limitations and technical corrections to tax depreciation methods for qualified improvement property. The Company continues to examine the impact that the CARES Act may have on its business but does not expect the impact to be material.

As a result of the Company’s bankruptcy and planned reorganization, the ultimate realization of the Company’s net operating losses and tax basis is uncertain. Our tax attributes may be reduced and/or subject to annual utilization limits depending on several factors including ownership changes and other factors. A significant portion of the Company’s net operating losses may be offset by tax gains or cancellation of debt.

9. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:

Objectives and Strategy: The Company’s major market risk exposure is in the pricing applicable to its natural gas and oil production. Realized pricing is currently driven primarily by the prevailing price for the Company’s natural gas production. Historically, prices received for natural gas production have been volatile and unpredictable. Pricing volatility is expected to continue. The prices we receive for our production depend on many factors outside of our control, including volatility in the differences between product prices at sales points and the applicable index price.

The Company relies on various types of derivative instruments to manage its exposure to commodity price risk and to provide a level of certainty in the Company’s forward cash flows supporting the Company’s operations and capital investment program. These types of instruments may include fixed price swaps, costless collars, deferred premium puts or basis differential swaps. These contracts are financial instruments, and do not require or allow for physical delivery of the hedged commodity. While mitigating the effects of fluctuating commodity prices, these derivative contracts may limit the benefits we would receive from increases in commodity prices above the fixed hedge prices.

Under the Revolving Credit Facility,The Company voluntarily liquidated its outstanding derivative contracts prior to its filing for bankruptcy.  The total proceeds collected by the Company is subject towas $12.8 million in early May 2020.  

During the following minimum hedging requirements: through September 29, 2019,post-petition period of the bankruptcy, the Company is requiredentered into new derivative contracts, as allowed by the DIP Facility.  Such contracts will stay in place following emergence from bankruptcy.

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As a result of the Chapter 11 filing and while in bankruptcy, the terms of the DIP Facility limits the Company’s ability to hedgeenter into hedges for no more than 25% and 12.5% of its projected monthly proved developed oil and gas reserve projections in 2020 and 2021, respectively. Following the Company’s emergence from bankruptcy, the terms of the exit revolving credit facility will require the Company to have a rolling hedging requirement, based on the most recently delivered reserve report, of 33% of forecast natural gas production for the immediately succeeding twelve-month period, plus a minimum of 65%25% of the quarterly projected volumes offorecast natural gas from its PDP reserves; and duringproduction for the immediate succeeding six-month period beginning on September 30, 2019 and ending on March 30, 2020, the Company is required to hedge a minimum of 50% of the quarterly projected volumes of natural gas from PDP reserves. Beginning April 1, 2020, the Company will no longer be subject to a minimum hedging requirement.thereafter.

Fair Value of Commodity Derivatives: The Company follows FASB ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”). The Company does not apply hedge accounting to any of its derivative instruments. Instead, in accordance with ASC 815 the derivative contracts are recorded at fair value as derivative assets and liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheetscondensed consolidated balance sheets and the associated unrealized gains and losses are recorded as current income or expense on the Condensed Consolidated Statementscondensed consolidated statements of Operations.operations. The Company does not offset the value of its derivative arrangements with the same counterparty. Unrealized gains or losses on commodity derivatives represent the non-cash change in the fair value of these derivative instruments and do not impact operating cash flows on the Condensed Consolidated Statementscondensed consolidated statements of Cash Flowscash flows.

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Commodity Derivative Contracts: AtAs of June 30, 2019,2020, the Company had the following open commodity derivative contracts to manage commodity price risks.risks as presented in the table below. For the fixed price swaps, the Company receives the fixed price for the contract and pays the variable price to the counterparty. For the basis swaps, the Company receives a fixed price for the difference between two sales points for a specified commodity volume over a specified time period. For the collars, the Company pays the counterparty if the market price is above the ceiling price and the counterparty pays if the market price is below the floor price on a notional quantity. For deferred premium puts, the Company pays the deferred premium in the month of settlement.  To the extent the market price is below the put price, the counterparty owes the Company the difference between the market price and put price in the period of settlement.  The reference prices of these commodity derivative contracts are typically referenced to index prices as published by independent third parties. Refer to Note 10 – Fair Value Measurements for more information regarding the fair value of the Company’s derivative instruments.

Type/Year

 

Index

 

Total Volumes

 

 

Weighted Average (“WA”) Price per Unit

 

 

Fair Value -

June 30, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

(in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asset (Liability)

 

Natural gas fixed price swaps

 

 

 

(Mmbtu)

 

 

($/Mmbtu)

 

 

 

 

 

2019 (July through December)

 

NYMEX-Henry Hub

 

 

90.5

 

 

$

2.78

 

 

$

37,790

 

2020

 

NYMEX-Henry Hub

 

 

24.6

 

 

 

2.78

 

 

 

2,979

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Natural gas basis swaps (1)

 

 

 

(Mmbtu)

 

 

($/Mmbtu)

 

 

 

 

 

2019 (July through December)

 

NW Rockies Basis Swap

 

 

63.5

 

 

$

(0.54

)

 

$

(13,336

)

2020

 

NW Rockies Basis Swap

 

 

11.4

 

 

 

(0.17

)

 

 

1,114

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crude oil fixed price swaps

 

 

 

(Bbl)

 

 

($/Bbl)

 

 

 

 

 

2019 (July through December)

 

NYMEX-WTI

 

 

0.7

 

 

$

59.06

 

 

$

601

 

2020

 

NYMEX-WTI

 

 

0.5

 

 

 

60.31

 

 

 

1,727

 

Type/Year

 

Index

 

Total Volumes

(MMbtu)

 

 

Weighted Average Price per Unit ($/MMbtu)

 

 

Fair Value -

June 30, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

(in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asset (Liability)

 

Natural gas fixed price swaps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2020 (July through December)

 

NYMEX-Henry Hub

 

 

12.0

 

 

$

2.01

 

 

$

(1,048

)

Natural gas basis swaps 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2020 (July through December)

 

NW Rockies Basis Swap

 

 

3.7

 

 

$

(0.18

)

 

$

131

 

Type/Year

 

Index

 

Total Volumes

 

 

WA Floor Price

($/MMBTU)

 

 

WA Ceiling Price

($/MMBTU)

 

 

Fair Value -

June 30, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

(in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asset (Liability)

 

Natural gas collars

 

 

 

(Mmbtu)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2019 (July through December)

 

NYMEX

 

 

2.8

 

 

$

2.85

 

 

$

3.13

 

 

$

1,376

 

2020

 

NYMEX

 

 

76.1

 

 

$

2.49

 

 

$

2.97

 

 

$

6,127

 

2021

 

NYMEX

 

 

7.2

 

 

$

2.47

 

 

$

3.03

 

 

$

(390

)

Natural gas deferred premium put options

 

 

 

(Mmbtu)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2020

 

NYMEX

 

 

27.9

 

 

$

2.41

 

 

N/A

 

 

$

1,707

 

 

(1)

Represents swap contracts that fix the basis differentials for gas sold at or near Opal, Wyoming and the value of natural gas established on the last trading day of the month by the NYMEX for natural gas swaps for the respective period.

(2)

The Natural gas deferred premium put options include an average deferred premium of $0.14 for the six months ended June 30, 2019.

The following table summarizes the pre-tax realized and unrealized gain (loss) the Company recognized related to its derivative instruments in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 20192020 and 2018:2019:

 

 

For the Three Months

 

 

For the Six Months

 

 

For the Three Months

 

 

For the Six Months

 

 

Ended June 30,

 

 

Ended June 30,

 

 

Ended June 30,

 

 

Ended June 30,

 

Commodity Derivatives (in thousands):

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Realized gain (loss) on commodity derivatives - natural gas (1)

 

$

3,936

 

 

$

10,982

 

 

$

(77,267

)

 

$

12,426

 

 

$

15,925

 

 

$

3,936

 

 

$

27,376

 

 

$

(77,267

)

Realized gain (loss) on commodity derivatives - oil (1)

 

 

(516

)

 

 

(4,320

)

 

 

2,056

 

 

 

(4,690

)

 

 

9,121

 

 

 

(516

)

 

 

14,019

 

 

 

2,056

 

Unrealized gain (loss) on commodity derivatives (1)

 

 

68,234

 

 

 

(53,933

)

 

 

82,527

 

 

 

(61,539

)

 

 

(40,312

)

 

 

68,234

 

 

 

(12,366

)

 

 

82,527

 

Total gain (loss) on commodity derivatives

 

$

71,654

 

 

$

(47,271

)

 

$

7,316

 

 

$

(53,803

)

 

$

(15,266

)

 

$

71,654

 

 

$

29,029

 

 

$

7,316

 

(1)

Included in Gain (Loss) on commodity derivatives in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

10. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS:

As required by FASB ASC 820, the Company defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date and establishes a three-level hierarchy for measuring fair value. Fair value measurements are classified and disclosed in one of the following categories:

 

Level 1:

Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date.

 

Level 2:

Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are either directly or indirectly observable for the asset or liability, including quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, and inputs that are derived from observable market data by correlation or other means. Instruments categorized in Level 2 include non-exchange traded derivatives such as over-the-counter forwards and swaps.

 

Level 3:

Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, including situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability.

The valuation assumptions the Company has used to measure the fair value of its commodity derivatives were observable inputs based on market data obtained from independent sources and are considered Level 2 inputs (quoted prices for similar assets, liabilities (adjusted) and market-corroborated inputs).

The following table is a listing of the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value in the accompanying balance sheets and where they are classified withing the fair value hierarchy as of June 30, 2020:

 

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current derivative asset

 

$

 

 

$

58,198

 

 

$

 

 

$

58,198

 

Long-term derivative asset (1)

 

 

 

 

 

11,571

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,571

 

Total derivative instruments

 

$

 

 

$

69,769

 

 

$

 

 

$

69,769

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current derivative liability

 

$

 

 

$

20,692

 

 

$

 

 

$

20,692

 

Long-term derivative liability (2)

 

 

 

 

 

9,382

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,382

 

Total derivative instruments

 

$

 

 

$

30,074

 

 

$

 

 

$

30,074

 

(1)

Included in Other assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.

(2)

Included in Other long-term obligations in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current derivative asset

 

$

 

 

$

1,602

 

 

$

 

 

$

1,602

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current derivative liability

 

$

 

 

$

2,519

 

 

$

 

 

$

2,519

 

 

The Company entered into commodity derivative contracts and as a result, we expose ourselves to counterparty credit risk. Credit risk is the potential failure of the counterparty to perform under the terms of a derivative contract. In order to minimize our credit risk in derivative instruments, we (i) enter into derivative contracts with counterparties that our management has deemed credit worthy as competent and competitive market makers and (ii) routinely monitor and review the credit of our counterparties. In addition, each of our current counterparties are lenders under our Revolving Credit Facility. We believe that all of our counterparties are of substantial credit quality. Other than as provided in our Revolving Credit Facility, weWe are not required to provide credit support or collateral to any of our counterparties under our derivative contracts, nor are they required to provide credit support to us. While we are in bankruptcy, the counterparties share super-priority and are subject to International Swaps and Derivatives Association (“ISDA”) master agreements. As of June 30, 2019,2020, we did not have any past-due receivables from, or payables to, any of the counterparties of our derivative contracts. Refer to Note 9 – Derivate Financial Instruments for additional details on our derivative financial instruments.

Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Non-Recurring Basis

The Company uses fair value to determine the value of its asset retirement obligations. The inputs used to determine such fair value under the expected present value technique are primarily based upon internal estimates prepared by reservoir engineers for costs of dismantlement, removal, site reclamation and similar activities associated with the Company’s oil and gas properties and would be classified Level 3 inputs.

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(Unaudited)

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The estimated fair value of financial instruments is the estimated amount at which the instrument could be exchanged currently between willing parties. The carrying amounts reported in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets for cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, and accounts payable approximate fair value due to the immediate or short-term maturity of these financial instruments. The carrying amount of floating-rate debt approximates fair value because the interest rates are variable and reflective of market rates. The Company uses available market data and valuation methodologies to estimate the fair value of its debt and the fair values presented in the tables below reflect original maturity dates for each of the debt instruments. The valuation assumptions utilized to measure the fair value of the Company’s debt are considered Level 2 inputs. This disclosure is

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

(Unaudited)

presented in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 825, Financial Instruments, and does not impact the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

 

 

June 30, 2019

 

 

December 31, 2018

 

 

 

Principal

 

 

Estimated

 

 

Principal

 

 

Estimated

 

 

 

repayment obligation

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

repayment obligation

 

 

Fair Value

 

Credit Facility, secured, due January 2022

 

$

59,000

 

 

$

59,000

 

 

$

104,000

 

 

$

104,000

 

Term Loan, secured, due April 2024

 

 

973,247

 

 

 

729,935

 

 

 

975,000

 

 

 

858,000

 

Second Lien Notes, secured, due July 2024

 

 

578,072

 

 

 

235,854

 

 

 

545,000

 

 

 

395,125

 

6.875% Notes, unsecured, due April 2022

 

 

150,439

 

 

 

16,548

 

 

 

195,035

 

 

 

68,262

 

7.125% Notes, unsecured, due April 2025

 

 

225,000

 

 

 

22,500

 

 

 

225,000

 

 

 

69,750

 

Total

 

$

1,985,758

 

 

$

1,063,837

 

 

$

2,044,035

 

 

$

1,495,137

 

 

 

June 30, 2020

 

 

December 31, 2019

 

 

 

Principal

 

 

Estimated

 

 

Principal

 

 

Estimated

 

 

 

repayment obligation

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

repayment obligation

 

 

Fair Value

 

DIP Facility, due 2020

 

$

10,375

 

 

$

10,375

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Credit Facility 1 & 2

 

 

46,300

 

 

 

39,355

 

 

 

64,700

 

 

 

64,700

 

Term Loan 2

 

 

966,319

 

 

 

640,186

 

 

 

968,756

 

 

 

566,723

 

Second Lien Notes 2

 

 

584,303

 

 

 

32,137

 

 

 

583,853

 

 

 

86,994

 

2022 Notes 2

 

 

150,439

 

 

 

120

 

 

 

150,439

 

 

 

18,805

 

2025 Notes 2

 

 

225,000

 

 

 

563

 

 

 

225,000

 

 

 

15,750

 

Total debt

 

$

1,982,736

 

 

$

722,736

 

 

$

1,992,748

 

 

$

752,972

 

11. LEASES:

The Company adopted ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), and all applicable amendments as of January 1, 2019. The Company elected to apply the new standard to all leases existing at the date of initial application. Consequently, historical financial information will not be updated, and the disclosures required under the new standard will be provided only for periods beginning January 1, 2019.

The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating leases are included in long-term right-of-use (“ROU”) assets, and long-term lease liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.  ROU assets represent the Company’s right to use of an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. As most of the Company’s leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. The operating lease ROU asset also includes any lease payments made and excludes lease incentives. The Company’s lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when the Company is reasonably certain that it will exercise that option. Lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.  The ROU assets are tested for impairment in accordance with ASC 360.

The Company has lease agreements with lease and non-lease components, which are accounted for as a single lease component under the practical expedient provisions of the standard. Additionally, for certain leases, the Company applies a portfolio approach to effectively account for the operating lease ROU assets and liabilities. The portfolio approach was used to assess and determine the incremental borrowing rate with information available at adoption date.

The Company has lease agreements with terms less than one year. For the qualifying short-term leases, the Company elected the short-term lease recognition exemption in which the Company will not recognize ROU assets or lease liabilities, including the ROU assets or lease liabilities for existing short-term leases of those assets in upon adoption.

As of the adoption date, the Company had existing lease agreements with easements in which the Company elected the practical expedient. All new and modified lease agreements with easements completed after the adoption date will be evaluated under the ASC 842.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

(Unaudited)

The Company has operating leases for corporate offices, drilling rigs, the Company’s liquids gathering system, and certain equipment. The leases have remaining lease terms of one year to nine years. The Company does not include renewal options in the lease term for calculating the lease liability unless it is reasonably certain that it will exercise the option or the lessor has the sole ability to exercise the option.

The following table summarizes the components of lease cost:

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

For the Six Months Ended

 

 

 

June 30, 2019

 

 

June 30, 2019

 

Operating lease cost

 

$

5,221

 

 

$

10,476

 

Variable lease cost (1)

 

$

1,347

 

 

$

3,041

 

Short-term lease cost (2)

 

$

5,157

 

 

$

15,067

 

Total lease cost (3)

 

$

11,725

 

 

$

28,584

 

 

(1)

Variable lease payments include additional payments made that were not includedUnder the terms of the Plan, the Consenting RBL Lenders have agreed to an 85% recovery on the outstanding balance of the Credit Facility including the letter of credit obligation associated with REX. As such, the fair value in the initial measurementtable above reflects the recovery rate of the ROU asset and corresponding lease liability for agreements with terms longer than 12 months. Variable lease payments relate to the actual volumes transported under certain agreements, and variable utility costs associated with the Company’s leased office space. Fluctuations in variable lease payments are driven by actual volumes under long-term agreements.outstanding Credit Facility as of June 30, 2020.

 

(2)

Costs associated with short-term lease agreements relate primarilyAs of June 30, 2020, the principal repayment obligation for this debt instrument is included in the table above is a component of liabilities subject to operational activities where underlying lease terms are less than one year. This amount is significant as it includes drilling activities, most of which are contracted for 12 months or less. It is expected this amount will fluctuate primarily withcompromise in the number of drilling rigs the Company is operating under short-term agreements. Additionally, thiscondensed consolidated balance includes approximately $2.0 million of rig demobilization costs and early termination costs.sheet.

(3)

Lease costs are either expensed on the accompanying statements of operations or capitalized on the accompanying balance sheets depending on the nature and use of the underlying ROU asset.

The following table provides supplemental balance sheet information related to the Company’s operating leases:

 

 

June 30, 2019

 

Operating Leases

 

 

 

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

$

125,110

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

$

11,489

 

Long-term operating lease liabilities

 

 

113,642

 

Total operating lease liabilities

 

$

125,131

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term

 

 

 

 

Operating leases

 

8.5 years

 

Weighted Average Discount Rate

 

 

 

 

Operating leases

 

 

7.91

%

The following table provides supplemental cash flow information related to the Company’s operating leases:

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

June 30, 2019

 

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:

 

 

 

 

Operating cash flows from operating leases

 

$

10,455

 

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ULTRA PETROLEUM CORP.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

(Unaudited)

The following table summarizes the fixed, future minimum rental payments, excluding variable costs, which are discounted by the Company’s incremental borrowing rates to calculate the lease liabilities for the Company’s operating leases:

 

 

Operating Leases

 

For the year ending December 31,

 

 

 

 

2019 (remaining)

 

$

10,434

 

2020

 

 

20,853

 

2021

 

 

20,750

 

2022

 

 

20,327

 

2023

 

 

19,719

 

Thereafter

 

 

78,239

 

Total lease payments

 

$

170,322

 

Less: imputed interest

 

 

(45,191

)

Total

 

$

125,131

 

 

 

12.11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:

Chapter 11 Proceedings

On May 14, 2020, the Debtors filed the Chapter 11 Cases seeking relief under the Bankruptcy Code.  The Company expects to continue operations in the normal course for the duration of the Chapter 11 Cases.  In addition, commencement of the Chapter 11 Cases automatically stayed all of the proceedings and actions against the Company (other than regulatory enforcement matters), including those noted below.  For more information on the Chapter 11 Cases and related matters, refer to the Introductory Note – Voluntary Reorganization Under Chapter 11 and Note 6 – Debt.

Litigation Matters

Pending Claims – Ultra Resources Indebtedness

On April 29, 2016, the Company and its subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions under chapter 11 of titleChapter 11 of the U.S. Code in the U.S.United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas (the “Bankruptcy Court”).Court.  Our chapter2016 Chapter 11 cases were jointly administered under the caption In re Ultra Petroleum Corp., et al, Case No. 16-32202 (MI) (Bankr. S.D. Tex.) (the “Prior Chapter 11 Cases”).  On March 14, 2017, the Bankruptcy Court confirmed our Debtors’ Second Amended Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization (the “Plan”“Prior Plan”) and on April 12, 2017, we emerged from bankruptcy.

The Prior Plan providesprovided for the treatment of claims against our bankruptcy estates, including claims for prepetitionpre-petition liabilities that have not otherwise been satisfied or addressed before we emerged from chapterChapter 11 proceedings. The claims resolution process associated with our chapterPrior Chapter 11 proceedingsCases is on-going, and we expect it to continue for an indefinite period of time.

Our chapter 11 filings constituted events of default under Ultra Resources’ prepetition debt agreements. During our previous bankruptcy proceedings in 2016 and 2017, many holders of this indebtedness filed proofs of claim with the Bankruptcy Court, asserting claims for the outstanding balance of the indebtedness, unpaid prepetitionpre-petition interest, unpaid postpetitionpost-petition interest (including interest at the default rates under the prepetitionpre-petition debt agreements), make-whole amounts, and other fees and obligations allegedly arising under the prepetitionpre-petition debt agreements. As previously disclosed, in connection with our emergence from bankruptcy and in accordance with the Prior Plan, all of our obligations with respect to Ultra Resources prepetitionpre-petition indebtedness and the associated debt agreements were cancelled, except to the limited extent expressly set forth in the Prior Plan, and the holders of claims related to the indebtedness received payment in full of allowed claims (including with respect to outstanding principal, unpaid prepetitionpre-petition interest, and certain other prepetitionpre-petition fees and obligations arising under the debt agreements). In connection with the confirmation and consummation of the Prior Plan, we entered into a stipulation with the claimants pursuant to which we agreed to establish and fund a $400.0 million reserve account after the Company’s emergence from bankruptcy, pending resolution of make-whole and postpetitionpost-petition interest claims. On April 14, 2017, we funded the account. Following our emergence from bankruptcy, we continued to dispute the claims made by holders of the Ultra Resources’ indebtedness for certain make-whole amounts and postpetitionpost-petition interest at the default rates provided for in the debt agreements.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

(Unaudited)

On September 22, 2017, the Bankruptcy Court denied the Company’s objection to the pending make-whole and postpetitionpost-petition interest claims. On October 6, 2017, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order requiring the Company to distribute amounts attributable to the disputed claims to the applicable parties. Pursuant to the order, on October 12, 2017, the Company distributed $399.0 million from the reserve fund to the parties asserting the make-whole and postpetitionpost-petition interest claims and $1.3 million (the balance remaining after distributions to the parties asserting claims) was returned to the Company. The disbursement of $399.0 million was comprised of $223.8 million representing the fees owed under the make-whole claims and $175.2 million representing postpetitionpost-petition interest at the default rate. The Company appealed the court order denying its objections to these claims to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (the “Appellate Court”).

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ULTRA PETROLEUM CORP.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

(Unaudited)

During the fourth quarter of 2018, the Company entered into settlement agreements (collectively, the “Settlement Agreements”) with holders of certain claims related to Ultra Resources’ prepetitionpre-petition indebtedness (the “Claimants”) pursuant to which the parties agreed to settle the pending disputes between the Claimants and the Company. Under the terms of the Settlement Agreements, the Claimants collectively agreed to pay approximately $16.4 million to the Company.

On January 17, 2019, the Appellate Court issued an opinion vacating the order of the Bankruptcy Court denyingthat had denied the Company’s objection to the asserted make-whole and post-petition interest claims and remanding the matter and those determinations to the Bankruptcy Court for further reconsideration. As of June 30, 2019, there were approximately $260 million of claims subject to the Appellate Court decision. On January 31, 2019, the holders of these claims filed a petition for rehearing en banc. It is not possible to determine the ultimate disposition of these matters at this time.

Royalties

On April 19, 2016, the Company received a preliminary determination notice from the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Natural Resources Revenue (“ONRR”) asserting that the Company’s allocation of certain processing costs and plant fuel use at certain processing plants were impermissibly charged as deductions in the determination of royalties owed under federal oil and gas leases. ONRR also filed a proof of claim in our bankruptcy proceedings asserting approximately $35.1 million in claims related to these matters. We disputed the preliminary determination and the proof of claim. In AugustDuring 2019, the Company entered into additional settlement agreements with holders of certain make-whole and ONRRpost-petition interest claims.  Pursuant to these settlements, the parties agreed in principle to a resolution agreement wherebysettle the pending disputes between such holders and the Company, and the holders collectively agreed to pay $12.4approximately $13.5 million through installment payments over 60 months, with interest accruing atto the applicable federal rate and payable with the final installment payment. This obligation has been recorded to Other operating expense, net on the condensed consolidated statement of operations asCompany.  As of June 30, 2019, and2020, there is approximately $240 million of claims subject to the first installment paymentsAppellate Court decision.  It is due in September 2019. Bothnot possible to determine  the Company and ONRR will issue full releases in connection with the audit period. The releases will not be an admissionultimate disposition of liability as to any of thethese matters settled.at this time.

Other Claims

During the quarter ended June 30, 2019, the Company settled and funded a dispute related to a net profits interest in certain of its operated leases in the Pinedale field. This settlement resulted in a payment of $3.5 million.  The Company had previously accrued for this item; therefore, no additional expense was recognized during the quarter. Additionally, the Company agreed in principle the settlement of a separate overriding royalty interest dispute and has recognized an expense of $1.5 million as an estimate of the historical claims.

We are also party to various disputes with respect to certain overriding royalty and net profits interests in certain of our operated leases in the Pinedale field. At this time, no determination of the outcome of these claims can be made, and we cannot reasonably estimate the potential impact of these claims. We are defending these cases vigorously, and we expect these claims to be resolved in our chapterChapter 11 proceedings. In addition, we are currently involved in various routine disputes and allegations incidental to our business operations. While it is not possible to determine the ultimate disposition of these matters, we believe the Company has adequately reserved for such items where it has been determined that a liability is probable and is reasonably estimable. Additionally, we believe that resolution of all such additional pending or threatened litigation is not likely to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, or results of operations.operations, or cash flows.

13.12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:

The Company has evaluated the period subsequent to June 30, 2019,2020, for material events that did not exist at the balance sheet date but arose after that date and determined that no additional subsequent events arose that should be disclosed in order to keep the financial statements from being misleading, except as set forth below:

As previouslyotherwise disclosed on January 17, 2019, the Appellate Court issued an opinion vacating the order of the Bankruptcy Court denying the Company’s objection to the asserted make-whole and post-petition interest claims and remanding the matter and those determinations to the Bankruptcy Court for further reconsideration.  On January 31, 2019, the holders of these claims filed a petition for rehearing en banc.

As previously disclosed, the Company had settled certain claims in 2018 and in the first quarter 2019. As of March 31, 2019, the Company had approximately $260 million of claims still outstanding.  During and subsequent to the quarter ended June 30, 2019, the Company entered into additional settlement agreements with holders of certain make-whole and post-petition interest claims.  Pursuant to these settlements, the parties agreed to settle the pending disputes between such holders and the Company, and the holders collectively agreed to pay approximately $13.5 million to the Company.  As of August 8, 2019, there is approximately $240 million of claims subject to the Appellate Court decision.  It is not possible to determine the ultimate disposition of these matters at this time.herein.

 


ITEM 2 — MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion of the financial condition and operating results of Ultra Petroleum Corp. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the Company“Company,” “Ultra,” “we,” or “us”) should be read in conjunction with the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes. Except as otherwise indicated, all amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:

This report contains or incorporates by reference forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Except for statements of historical facts, all statements included in this document, including without limitation, statements in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations regarding the Company’s financial position, estimated quantities and net present values of reserves, business strategy, plans and objectives of the Company’s management for future operations, covenant compliance and those statements preceded by, followed by or that otherwise include the words “believe,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates,” “projects,” “target,” “goal,” “plans,” “objective,” “should,” or similar expressions or variations on such expressions are forward-looking statements. The Company can give no assurances that the assumptions upon which such forward-looking statements are based will prove to be correct nor can the Company assure adequate funding will be available to execute the Company’s planned future capital program.

Other risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks related to the Company’s voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11; expectations relating to the duration, effects and ultimate outcome of the Chapter 11 Cases, the adequacy of the Company’s sources of liquidity and capital resources, including after entering into the DIP Credit Agreement; the effects of the Chapter 11 Cases on the Company and its various constituents, including its stockholders; the Company’s ability to decreaseobtain the Court’s approval with respect to motions or other requests made to the Court in the Chapter 11 Cases, including maintaining strategic control as debtor-in-possession; the Court rulings in the Chapter 11 Cases as well as the outcome of all other pending litigation and the outcome of the Chapter 11 Cases in general; the Company may not be able to obtain the Court’s confirmation of the Plan or may have to modify the terms of the Plan; the Plan may not become effective; third-party motions in the Chapter 11 Cases, which may interfere with the Company’s ability to consummate the Plan; the length of time the Company will operate under the Chapter 11 Cases; the Company’s ability to comply with the restrictions imposed by the financing arrangements entered into pursuant to the Company’s filing for bankruptcy; the Company’s ability to satisfy the conditions and milestones set forth in the Restructuring Support Agreement; the Company’s ability to enter into commodity derivatives for future production on favorable terms; the Company’s ability to implement strategies to reduce costs, increase operational efficiencies and lower its leverage or fixed costs,capital spending in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic; increased competition,competition; the Company’s ability to maintain relationships with suppliers, customers, employees and other third parties as a result of the Chapter 11 Cases; the timing and extent of changes in prices for oil and gas, particularly in the areas where we ownthe Company owns properties, conduct operations, and market our production,markets its production; as well as the timing and extent of ourthe Company’s success in discovering, developing, producing and estimating oil and gas reserves, ourreserves; the ability and willingness of members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (“OPEC”) along with non-OPEC oil-producing countries (“OPEC+”) to agree to and maintain oil price and production controls; the Company’s ability to successfully monetize the properties we are marketing,it is marketing; weather and government regulation,regulation; and the availability of oil field services, personnel and equipment.  See the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20182019 (as amended, the “2019 Form 10-K”) and the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 for additional risks related to the Company’s business.

OPERATIONS OVERVIEW:

Production and Revenues

Ultra Petroleum Corp. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively the “Company”, “Ultra”, “our”, “we”, “us”)The Company is an independent exploration and production company focused on developing and producing its long-life natural gas reserves in the Pinedale and Jonah fields of the Green River Basin of southwest Wyoming. The Company operates in one industry segment, natural gas and oil exploration and development, with one geographical segment, the United States.

The Company conducts operations exclusively in the United States. Substantially all of its oil and natural gas activities are conducted jointly with others and, accordingly, amounts presented reflect only the Company’s proportionate interest in such activities. The Company continues to focus on improvingdisciplined capital allocation decisions, generating operating cash flows, reducing its indebtedness, and preserving future potential pad level drilling inventory for more constructive natural gas prices.  The Company’s emphasis on these elements is critically relevant as the natural gas commodity price has eroded over the course of 2019 and production results through gaining efficienciesinto the second quarter of 2020.  Given Ultra’s focus on profitability and generating operating cash flows with the useobjective of advanced technologies, detailed technical analysismeeting its obligations, the Company elected to suspend pad level drilling operations in the third quarter of 2019, as the investment returns were uneconomical in the current commodity price environment.  The Company determined it is in the best interest of its propertiesstakeholders to retain core personnel necessary in order to operate its prolific asset base safely, efficiently, and leveragingprofitably; to ensure necessary regulatory and environmental compliance; to continue to fulfill its experience. Inflation has not had, nor is it expectedobligations as a public reporting company; to havecontinue to dedicate appropriate resources to studying the underlying geologic and subsurface in order to maximize the foreseeable future,value of the Pinedale and Jonah


fields; and to prepare to resume a material impact ondrilling program with much of the Company’s results of operations or capital investment program.historical knowledge and intellectual property developed over many years by Ultra personnel.

The Company currently generates its revenue, earnings and cash flow from the production and sales of natural gas and crude oil and condensate from its Pinedale field.

Total production for the quarter ended June 30, 20192020 was 59.845.5 Bcf of natural gas and 449.2312.3 MBbl of crude oil and condensate, for a total of 62.547.3 Bcfe of production.

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS:

Voluntary Reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. On May 14, 2020 (the “Petition Date”), Ultra Petroleum Corp. and all of its direct and indirect subsidiaries (the “Debtors”), filed voluntary cases (the “Chapter 11 Cases”).

The production was 0.3 Bcfe higherDebtors are currently operating the business as compareddebtors-in-possession under the jurisdiction of the Court and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the United States Bankruptcy Code and orders of the Court. After the Debtors filed the Chapter 11 petitions, the Court granted certain relief which enabled the Debtors to conduct their business activities in the ordinary course, including, among other things and subject to the first quarterterms and conditions of 2019, assuch orders, authorizing the drilling programDebtors to pay employee wages and benefits, pay taxes and certain governmental fees and charges, continue to operate their cash management system in the first quarterordinary course, remit funds their holds from time to time for the benefit of third parties (such as royalty owners), and intopay the second quarter approximately replacedpre-petition claims of certain of its vendors that hold liens under applicable non-bankruptcy law. For goods and services provided following the natural decline fromPetition Date, the proved producing wells on lineDebtors intend to pay vendors in full under normal terms.

Subject to certain exceptions provided for in Section 362 of the Bankruptcy Code, all judicial and administrative proceedings against the Debtors or their property were automatically enjoined, or stayed, as of the beginningPetition Date. In addition, the filing of new judicial or administrative actions against the Debtors or their property for claims arising prior to the Petition Date were automatically enjoined. This prohibits, for example, the Debtors’ lenders or noteholders from pursuing claims for defaults under the debt agreements and the contract counterparties from pursuing claims for defaults under the Debtors’ contracts. Accordingly, unless the Court agrees to lift the automatic stay, all of the year.  TheDebtors’ pre-petition liabilities and obligations should be settled or compromised under the Bankruptcy Code as part of the Chapter 11 proceedings.

For the duration of the Chapter 11 Cases, the Company’s operations and its ability to develop and execute its business plan are subject to risks and uncertainties associated with the Chapter 11 Cases as described in Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020. As a result of these risks and uncertainties, the Company’s assets, liabilities, contractual obligations, officers and/or directors could be significantly different following the outcome of the Chapter 11 Cases. Additionally, the description of the Company’s operations, properties and capital plans included in these financial statements may not accurately reflect its operations, properties and capital plans following the Chapter 11 Cases.

On the Petition Date, the Debtors entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement (the “RSA”) with the holders the Credit Agreement, Term Loan Agreement, and Second Lien Notes. Pursuant to the RSA, the Restructuring Support Parties agreed (subject to the terms and conditions of the RSA) to vote to accept the Debtors’ prepackaged Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization (as proposed, the “Plan”) described below.

On May 15, 2020, consistent with the RSA, of the Debtors solicited acceptances of and filed with the Court the proposed Plan which, subject to Court approval and the requisite support of the Debtors’ creditors:

equitizes or eliminates all of the Debtors’ pre-petition indebtedness;

provides for a $25 million DIP Facility (as defined below) to the Company generated significant cash flow from it producing activities, whereby itby certain Consenting Term Lenders;

provides for a new capital investment by the Consenting Term Lenders of up to approximately $85 million under an equity rights offering, with proceeds to be utilized by the Company to repay the value of the Credit Agreement including the letter of credit obligation associated with Rockies Express Pipeline (“REX”), net of impairment; the outstanding borrowings and balance of the DIP Facility; and, to provide the option for up to $15 million of proceeds in the event of a use of such funds;

contemplates a term loan of up to $5 million being issued upon exit with no prepayment penalties;

contemplates an exit revolving credit facility with a $60 million commitment amount and an initial $100 million borrowing base;

contemplates the rejection of the obligations under the REX firm transportation agreement through December 2026;

contemplates the rejection of the lease contract with the remaining term through December 2027 for the liquids gathering system (“LGS”) owned by Pinedale Corridor, LP (“Corridor”) which has produced 124.7 Bcfe throughsince been terminated and the Company acquired the LGS for a purchase price of $18.0 million on June 26, 2020, as described below;

pays all ongoing trade obligations in the ordinary course; and

contains customary releases and exculpations.


On June 22, 2020 and in connection with the Chapter 11 Cases, the Debtors filed a motion for approval of the Purchase Agreement (as defined below) [Docket No. 301], and on June 26, 2020, the Court approved such motion and entered an order approving the Purchase Agreement [Docket No. 333] (the “PSA Order”).

On June 26, 2020, the Debtors entered into the First Amendment to the Restructuring Support Agreement with the requisite consenting parties thereto (the “Consenting Stakeholders”) to permit the Debtors to enter into and perform under an agreement to purchase that certain gathering system (the “LGS”) as described under the Company’s lease agreement with Corridor as described below.

In accordance with the PSA Order, on June 28, 2020, the Company’s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Ultra Wyoming, LLC (“Ultra Wyoming”), entered into a purchase and sale agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”), by and between Ultra Wyoming and Corridor, pursuant to which, among other things, Ultra Wyoming agreed to purchase the LGS for a purchase price of $18.0 million. On June 30, 2020, Ultra Wyoming and Corridor closed the transaction contemplated by the Purchase Agreement in accordance with the terms thereof.  Concurrent with the closing of the Purchase Agreement, the preexisting lease agreement between the Company and Corridor was terminated pursuant to the Court’s acceptance of the rejection notice of the LGS lease agreement. As a result, the right-of-use assets and lease liability was reduced by the remaining payments under the lease agreement.

On July 27, 2020, the Debtors entered into a backstop purchase agreement (the “Backstop Purchase Agreement”) with certain holders of the Company’s prepetition indebtedness (collectively, the “Backstop Parties”). Pursuant to the Backstop Purchase Agreement, the Backstop Parties agreed to backstop the rights offering contemplated by the Plan for new common stock of reorganized UPE to be issued upon the effectiveness of the Plan for an aggregate purchase price of up to $85.0 million.

Pre-Petition Restructuring Expenses. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019.2020, the Company incurred $9.7 million and $12.4 million of professional, advisory, consulting, and legal fees related to the Chapter 11 Cases prior to the petition date, respectively.  These expenses are reported as “Pre-petition restructuring expenses” in “Operating income (loss)” on the condensed consolidated statement of operations.

Costs of Reorganization. Expenses incurred after the petition date are recorded as “Reorganization items, net” on the condensed consolidated statement of operations. The Company has incurred and will continue to incur significant direct costs associated with our reorganization and the Chapter 11 proceedings. We expect these direct costs, which are being expensed as incurred, will significantly affect our results of operations.

In addition, a non-cash charge to write-off the unamortized debt issuance costs, discounts and premiums related to our funded indebtedness are included in “Reorganization items, net” as these debt instruments are expected to be impacted by the pendency of the Chapter 11 Cases. For additional information about the costs of the Company’s reorganization and Chapter 11 proceedings, see “Reorganization items, net” below.

The following table summarizes the components included in Reorganization items, net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, cash flow from operations was $215.1 million.  2020:

 

 

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020

 

Reorganization items – direct expenses 1

 

$

23,060

 

Reorganization items – recognition of items attributed to liabilities subject to compromise 2

 

 

(140,659

)

Total Reorganization items, net

 

$

(117,599

)

(1)

Includes professional advisory fees and other costs directly associated with the Company’s reorganization. Professional fees include legal and other advisor fees related to the bankruptcy proceedings.  As of June 30, 2020, the Company has $9.4 million of accrued and unpaid professional advisory fees associated with the Chapter 11 filings, such fees will be paid in the ordinary course of business.

(2)

A non-cash charge to write-off all of the unamortized debt issuance costs, discount and premium related to the pre-petition debt instruments issued by Ultra Resources is included in Reorganization items, net as these debt instruments are expected to be impacted by the pendency of the Chapter 11 Cases.

DuringDIP Credit Agreement. In connection with the second quarter,RSA and the Chapter 11 Cases, Ultra Resources entered into a senior secured super priority debtor-in-possession credit agreement (the “DIP Credit Agreement”), dated as of May 19, 2020, among Ultra Resources, as borrower, UPE and the other Filing Subsidiaries, as guarantors, Wilmington Trust, National Association (“WTNA”), as administrative agent and collateral agent, and the lenders party thereto. The DIP Credit Agreement provides for a multi-draw term loan credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $25 million (the “DIP Facility”). Ultra intends to use proceeds of the DIP Facility, among other things: (1) to pay interest, fees, costs and expenses related to the loans thereunder, (2) to pay the fees, costs and expenses of the estate professionals retained in the Chapter 11 Cases and approved by the Court, (3) to pay certain fees, costs, disbursements and expenses of the lenders under the DIP Credit Agreement, (4) to make all permitted payments of costs of administration of the Chapter 11 Cases, (5) to pay such pre-petition expenses as are consented to in writing by the Required Lenders (as defined in the DIP Credit Agreement) and approved by the Court, (6) to satisfy any adequate protection obligations owing under the DIP Orders (as defined in the RSA); and (7) for general corporate and working capital purposes of the Debtors during the Chapter 11 Cases.


The DIP Facility is subject to certain affirmative and negative covenants, including, among other covenants the Company electedbelieves to releasebe customary in debtor-in-possession financings, continuing reporting obligations by the Company, on a drilling rig and reduce its operated rig countconsolidated basis, in the Pinedale fieldform of a rolling 13-week budget and a weekly report with a reasonably detailed written explanation of all material variances from threethe budget.

On June 16, 2020, the Company entered into the First Amendment to two. This decision wasthe DIP Credit Agreement with WTNA as administrative agent and the other lenders party thereto (the “DIP First Amendment”). The DIP First Amendment modified the DIP Credit Agreement by, among other items, (i) removing change of control cross-triggers upon acceleration of other Material Debt (as defined in the DIP Credit Agreement), (ii) including a carve-out to Material Adverse Effects (as defined in the DIP Credit Agreement) based upon the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, (iii) including carve-outs to certain covenants and events of default in connection with the Chapter 11 Cases, and (iv) including a carve-out to events of default based on the following factors: 1) considerationtermination of the current pace at whichRSA in connection with a Noteholder Termination Event or a Termination Event (each as defined in the drillingDIP Credit Agreement).

Liabilities Subject to Compromise. The Company has applied Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 852, Reorganizations, in preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The consolidated financial statements presented herein include amounts classified as “Liabilities subject to compromise.” This amount represents estimates of wells was occurring; 2)known or potential pre-petition claims expected to be resolved in connection with the Chapter 11 proceedings. Additional amounts may be included in liabilities subject to compromise in future periods if the Company participated in the wells at a higher working interest percentage dueelects to one of its partners electing to non-consent participation in the wells; 3) the overall expected economic returns on the invested capital with the current commodity pricing;reject executory contracts and 4) the goalunexpired leases as part of the CompanyChapter 11 Cases. Due to generate free cash flow.  

In the third quarteruncertain nature of 2019, the Company has announced plans to further reduce its operated drilling program to a single rig as a result of continued low commodity prices.  This will reduce the level of total 2019 capital investment to range of $260 million to $290


million, a reduction of approximately $60 million, or 18%, from the midpointmany of the potential claims, the magnitude of potential claims is not reasonably estimable at this time. Potential claims not currently included with “Liabilities subject to compromise” in our condensed consolidated balance sheets may be material. In addition, differences between amounts reported as “Liabilities subject to compromise” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the amounts attributable to such matters claimed by the Company’s initial 2019 capital investment guidance.creditors or approved by the Court may be material. The Company will continue to evaluate its liabilities throughout the commodity price environmentChapter 11 process and will plan to make adjustments in future periods as necessary and appropriate. Such adjustments may be material.

Under the Bankruptcy Code, the Company may assume, assign, or reject certain executory contracts and unexpired leases agreements for future services, subject to the approval of the Court and certain other conditions. If the Company rejects a contract or lease agreement, such rejection generally (1) is treated as a pre-petition breach of the contract or lease agreement, (2) subject to certain exceptions, relieves the Debtors of performing their future obligations under such contract or lease agreement, and (3) entitles the counterparty thereto to a pre-petition general unsecured claim for damages caused by such deemed breach. If the Company assumes an executory contract or unexpired lease agreement, the Company is generally required to cure any existing monetary defaults under such contract or lease agreement and provide adequate assurance of future performance to the counterparty. Accordingly, any description of an executory contract or unexpired lease in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including any quantification of the Company’s obligations under any such contract or lease agreement, is wholly qualified by the rejection rights the Company has under the Bankruptcy Code. Further, nothing herein is or shall be deemed an admission with respect to any claim amounts or calculations arising from the rejection of any executory contract or unexpired lease agreement and the projected investment returns,Company expressly preserves all of its rights with respect thereto.

The following table summarizes the components of “Liabilities subject to compromise” included in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets as it managesof June 30, 2020:

 

 

As of June 30, 2020

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

1,015

 

Accrued interest payable

 

 

43,368

 

Debt

 

 

1,972,361

 

Liabilities subject to compromise

 

$

2,016,744

 

Ability to Continue as a Going Concern. The condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q have been prepared on a going concern basis of accounting, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets, and satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. The condensed consolidated financial statements do not reflect any adjustments that might result from the outcome of the Chapter 11 proceedings. The Company has significant pre-petition indebtedness, all of which has been reclassified to Liabilities subject to compromise as of June 30, 2020. The Company’s level of pre-petition indebtedness has adversely impacted and is continuing to adversely impact its capital investment program.financial condition. As a result of the Company’s financial condition, the defaults under its debt agreements, the expected liquidity deficiency had the Company not filed for bankruptcy, and the risks and uncertainties surrounding the Chapter 11 proceedings, substantial doubt exists that the Company as to whether the Company will be able to continue as a going concern.

For more information on the Chapter 11 Cases and related matters, refer to the Introductory Note – Voluntary Reorganization under Chapter 11 and Note 6 – Debt in the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.


OPERATIONS HIGHLIGHTS:

The prices of oil and natural gas are critical factors to the Company’s business. TheCommodity prices ofhave been significantly volatile for several years, and beginning in March 2020, oil and natural gas commodity prices have historically been volatile,experienced extreme volatility primarily attributable to decreased demand resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and this volatility could be detrimental to the Company’s financial performance. As a result,actions of OPEC and OPEC+ to cut the price for crude oil. These events have adversely affected commodity prices and have increased the level of uncertainty regarding future price realizations.

The Company utilizes derivative commodity contracts from time to time, the Company triestime-to-time in order to limit the impact of this commodity price volatility on its results by entering into derivative commodity contracts through the use of swap agreements, costless collars, and/or deferred premium puts. The Company also enters into short-termresults. In addition to fixed price forward physical deliveryswap contracts, for natural gas and oil from time-to-time. Under the Revolving Credit Facility, the Company is subject to the following minimum hedging requirements: through September 29, 2019, the Company is required to hedge a minimum of 65% of the quarterly projected volumes of natural gas from its PDP reserves; and during the period beginning on September 30, 2019 and ending on March 30, 2020, the Company is required to hedge a minimum of 50% of the quarterly projected volumes of natural gas from PDP reserves. Beginning April 1, 2020, the Company will no longer be subject to a minimum hedging requirement. The Company utilizes costless collars and deferred put contracts, with low premium costs, to provide a degree of floor price protection and allow the Company to participate in more upward price exposure. In early May 2020 and prior to filing for bankruptcy, the Company liquidated all of its outstanding derivative contracts for total proceeds of approximately $12.8 million.  The Company, on a limited basis and for terms of less than one month, also entered into short-term fixed price forward physical delivery contracts for natural gas and oil from time-to-time. While in bankruptcy, the terms of the DIP Facility limits the Company’s ability to enter into hedges for no more than 25% and 12.5% of its projected proved developed reserve projections in 2020 and 2021, respectively. Following the Company’s emergence from bankruptcy, the terms of the exit revolving credit facility will require the Company to have a rolling hedging requirement, based on the most recently delivered reserve report, of 33% of forecast production for the immediately succeeding twelve-month period, plus a minimum of 25% of forecast production for the immediate succeeding six-month period thereafter.

On a per unit basis, the average realized prices for the Company in the quarters ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, and 2018, was $2.45$2.26 per Mcfe and $2.60$2.51 per Mcfe, respectively.  Included in the net realized prices for 2020 is an improved price premium above index pricing resulting from the renegotiation of certain marketing agreements as well as the proceeds it received when the Company voluntarily liquidated its outstanding derivative contracts prior to its filing for bankruptcy.

The average price realization for the Company’s natural gas during the quarter ended June 30, 20192020 was $2.17$1.95 per Mcf, including realized gains and losses on commodity derivatives, compared to $2.28$2.17 per Mcf during the quarter ended June 30, 2018.2019. The average price realization for the Company’s natural gas during the each of the quartersquarter ended June 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, excluding realized gains and losses on commodity derivatives, was $1.60 per Mcf and $2.11 per Mcf.Mcf, respectively.

The average price realization for the Company’s crude oil and condensate during the quarter ended June 30, 20192020 was $59.65$57.50 per barrel, including realized gains and losses on commodity derivatives, compared to $58.24$59.65 per barrel during the quarter ended June 30, 2018.2019. The average price realization for the Company’s crude oil and condensate during the quarter ended June 30, 2019,2020, excluding realized gains and losses on commodity derivatives, was $60.80$28.26 per barrel, compared to $64.71$60.80 per barrel during the quarter ended June 30, 2018.2019.

Capital Investments

As of June 30, 2019,previously announced, the Company suspended its operated two rigspad level drilling program in the Pinedale field with a primary focus of drilling vertical wells. The Company has also participated in wells drilled by other operators in the Pinedale field during this period.September 2019.  The total capital investment in oil and gas properties was $176.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. During this period, there were 53 gross (52.5 net) vertical wells and 1 gross (0.9 net) horizontal wells, together with 16 gross (5.3 net) vertical wells operated by others that were brought online.

The vertical well costs2020 was $19.7 million including the purchase of the LGS for $18.0 million as of June 30, 2019 averaged $3.19 million. This stabilization of capital cost from the higher well cost levels in the early part of 2018 was a reflection of more concentrated vertical well operations. This resulted in efficiencies from development on larger drill pads resulting in less rig movement and a higher utilization rate of equipment.

the Purchase Agreement.Liquidity and Working Capital

As of June 30, 2019, the Company had $5.2 million of cash and $59.0 million outstanding under its Revolving Credit Facility. The borrowing base under our Revolving Credit Facility is currently $1.3 billion, and lender commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility are $325.0 million based on the borrowing base redetermination completed in February 2019. The next borrowing base redetermination is scheduled for October 1, 2019.

The Company’s borrowing base may decrease as a result of lower commodity prices, operating difficulties, declines in reserves, lending requirements or regulations, the issuance of new indebtedness, or for various other reasons.  A decrease in the Company’s borrowing base due to declines in commodity prices or otherwise, would impact the Company’s ability to borrow under the Revolving Credit Facility and could require the Company to pay indebtedness in excess of the redetermined borrowing base.  In addition, the Company may be unable to access the equity or debt capital markets, including the market for senior unsecured notes, to meet our obligations, including any such debt repayment obligations.

Moreover, while the Company’s current borrowing base and the amount outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility indicate sufficient liquidity to execute our business plan for the foreseeable future, the amount that we may borrow under the Revolving Credit Facility is governed by compliance with the consolidated net leverage covenant as discussed in Note 6.  A sustained decline in commodity prices could cause the Company to be out of compliance with future consolidated net leverage covenant ratios, which could reduce the Company’s effective liquidity.



CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS:

Beginning as of January 1, 2019, the Company revised its estimated administrative costs associated with its operations and classified as Lease operating expenses on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.  During 2018 and 2019, the Company has taken steps to drive efficiencies through its operations which resulted its overhead costs being less than the inflation adjustment to the overhead rates set by the Council of Petroleum Accountants Societies (“COPAS”).  Accordingly, the Company reduced the amount of costs categorized as Lease operating expenses, with General and administrative expenses absorbing a larger portion of the Company’s total administrative costs.

The following table summarizes our unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations for the periods indicated:

 

 

For the Quarter Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Six Months

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Quarter Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Six Months

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ended June 30,

 

 

%

 

 

Ended June 30,

 

 

%

 

 

Ended June 30,

 

 

%

 

 

Ended June 30,

 

 

%

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

Variance

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

Variance

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

Variance

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

Variance

 

 

(Amounts in thousands, except per unit data)

 

 

(Amounts in thousands, except per unit data)

 

Production, Commodity Prices and Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Production:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Natural gas (Mcf)

 

 

59,805

 

 

 

66,892

 

 

 

(11

)%

 

 

119,380

 

 

 

135,128

 

 

 

(12

)%

 

 

45,463

 

 

 

59,805

 

 

 

(24

)%

 

 

93,931

 

 

 

119,380

 

 

 

(21

)%

Crude oil and condensate (Bbl)

 

 

449

 

 

 

667

 

 

 

(33

)%

 

 

886

 

 

 

1,345

 

 

 

(34

)%

 

 

312

 

 

 

449

 

 

 

(31

)%

 

 

643

 

 

 

886

 

 

 

(27

)%

Total production (Mcfe)

 

 

62,499

 

 

 

70,894

 

 

 

(12

)%

 

 

124,696

 

 

 

143,198

 

 

 

(13

)%

 

 

47,335

 

 

 

62,499

 

 

 

(24

)%

 

 

97,789

 

 

 

124,696

 

 

 

(22

)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity Prices:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Natural gas ($/Mcf, excluding hedges)

 

$

2.11

 

 

$

2.11

 

 

 

 

 

$

3.12

 

 

$

2.39

 

 

 

31

%

 

$

1.60

 

 

$

2.11

 

 

 

(24

)%

 

$

1.99

 

 

$

3.12

 

 

 

(36

)%

Natural gas ($/Mcf, including realized hedges)

 

$

2.17

 

 

$

2.28

 

 

 

(5

)%

 

$

2.47

 

 

$

2.48

 

 

 

(1

)%

 

$

1.95

 

 

$

2.17

 

 

 

(10

)%

 

$

2.28

 

 

$

2.47

 

 

 

(8

)%

Oil and condensate ($/Bbl, excluding hedges)

 

$

60.80

 

 

$

64.71

 

 

 

(6

)%

 

$

57.30

 

 

$

62.79

 

 

 

(9

)%

 

$

28.26

 

 

$

60.80

 

 

 

(54

)%

 

$

37.92

 

 

$

57.30

 

 

 

(34

)%

Oil and condensate ($/Bbl, including realized hedges)

 

$

59.65

 

 

$

58.24

 

 

 

2

%

 

$

59.62

 

 

$

59.31

 

 

 

1

%

 

$

57.50

 

 

$

59.65

 

 

 

(4

)%

 

$

59.71

 

 

$

59.62

 

 

 

0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Natural gas sales

 

$

125,915

 

 

$

141,255

 

 

 

(11

)%

 

$

371,903

 

 

$

322,716

 

 

 

15

%

 

$

72,920

 

 

$

125,915

 

 

 

(42

)%

 

$

187,200

 

 

$

371,903

 

 

 

(50

)%

Oil sales

 

 

27,301

 

 

 

43,167

 

 

 

(37

)%

 

 

50,767

 

 

 

84,451

 

 

 

(40

)%

 

 

8,818

 

 

 

27,301

 

 

 

(68

)%

 

 

24,393

 

 

 

50,767

 

 

 

(52

)%

Other revenues

 

 

2,190

 

 

 

5,716

 

 

 

(62

)%

 

 

4,197

 

 

 

8,344

 

 

 

(50

)%

 

 

23

 

 

 

2,190

 

 

 

(99

)%

 

 

244

 

 

 

4,197

 

 

 

(94

)%

Total operating revenues

 

$

155,406

 

 

$

190,138

 

 

 

(18

)%

 

$

426,867

 

 

$

415,511

 

 

 

3

%

 

$

81,761

 

 

$

155,406

 

 

 

(47

)%

 

$

211,837

 

 

$

426,867

 

 

 

(50

)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Realized gain (loss) on commodity derivatives

 

$

3,420

 

 

$

6,662

 

 

 

(49

)%

 

$

(75,211

)

 

$

7,736

 

 

 

(1072

)%

 

$

25,046

 

 

$

3,420

 

 

 

632

%

 

$

41,395

 

 

$

(75,211

)

 

 

(155

)%

Unrealized gain (loss) on commodity derivatives

 

 

68,234

 

 

 

(53,933

)

 

 

(227

)%

 

 

82,527

 

 

 

(61,539

)

 

 

(234

)%

 

 

(40,312

)

 

 

68,234

 

 

 

(159

)%

 

 

(12,366

)

 

 

82,527

 

 

 

(115

)%

Total Gain (loss) on commodity derivatives

 

$

71,654

 

 

$

(47,271

)

 

 

(252

)%

 

$

7,316

 

 

$

(53,803

)

 

 

(114

)%

 

$

(15,266

)

 

$

71,654

 

 

 

(121

)%

 

$

29,029

 

 

$

7,316

 

 

 

297

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Costs and Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease operating expenses

 

$

15,889

 

 

$

23,645

 

 

 

(33

)%

 

$

33,114

 

 

$

45,409

 

 

 

(27

)%

 

$

16,603

 

 

$

15,889

 

 

 

4

%

 

$

36,013

 

 

$

33,114

 

 

 

9

%

Facility lease expense

 

$

6,543

 

 

$

6,526

 

 

 

0

%

 

$

13,188

 

 

$

12,682

 

 

 

4

%

 

$

5,464

 

 

$

6,543

 

 

 

(16

)%

 

$

10,927

 

 

$

13,188

 

 

 

(17

)%

Production taxes

 

$

16,443

 

 

$

18,883

 

 

 

(13

)%

 

$

46,618

 

 

$

42,153

 

 

 

11

%

 

$

7,985

 

 

$

16,443

 

 

 

(51

)%

 

$

21,907

 

 

$

46,618

 

 

 

(53

)%

Gathering fees

 

$

20,320

 

 

$

24,181

 

 

 

(16

)%

 

$

40,200

 

 

$

47,238

 

 

 

(15

)%

 

$

16,112

 

 

$

20,256

 

 

 

(20

)%

 

$

32,794

 

 

$

40,072

 

 

 

(18

)%

Transportation charges

 

$

2,239

 

 

$

64

 

 

 

3398

%

 

$

6,133

 

 

$

128

 

 

 

4691

%

Depletion, depreciation and amortization

 

$

55,768

 

 

$

51,742

 

 

 

8

%

 

$

107,422

 

 

$

102,282

 

 

 

5

%

 

$

38,812

 

 

$

55,768

 

 

 

(30

)%

 

$

86,096

 

 

$

107,422

 

 

 

(20

)%

General and administrative expenses

 

$

7,433

 

 

$

2,063

 

 

 

260

%

 

$

14,485

 

 

$

14,752

 

 

 

(2

)%

Ceiling test write down

 

$

110,603

 

 

$

 

 

n/a

 

 

$

353,206

 

 

$

 

 

n/a

 

General and administrative

 

$

8,116

 

 

$

7,433

 

 

 

9

%

 

$

16,496

 

 

$

14,485

 

 

 

14

%

Pre-petition restructuring expenses

 

$

9,724

 

 

$

 

 

n/a

 

 

$

12,368

 

 

$

 

 

n/a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Per Unit Costs and Expenses ($/Mcfe):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease operating expenses

 

$

0.25

 

 

$

0.33

 

 

 

(24

)%

 

$

0.27

 

 

$

0.32

 

 

 

(16

)%

 

$

0.35

 

 

$

0.25

 

 

 

40

%

 

$

0.37

 

 

$

0.27

 

 

 

37

%

Facility lease expense

 

$

0.10

 

 

$

0.09

 

 

 

11

%

 

$

0.11

 

 

$

0.09

 

 

 

22

%

 

$

0.12

 

 

$

0.10

 

 

 

20

%

 

$

0.11

 

 

$

0.11

 

 

 

 

Production taxes

 

$

0.26

 

 

$

0.27

 

 

 

(4

)%

 

$

0.37

 

 

$

0.29

 

 

 

28

%

 

$

0.17

 

 

$

0.26

 

 

 

(35

)%

 

$

0.22

 

 

$

0.37

 

 

 

(41

)%

Gathering fees

 

$

0.33

 

 

$

0.34

 

 

 

(3

)%

 

$

0.32

 

 

$

0.33

 

 

 

(3

)%

 

$

0.34

 

 

$

0.32

 

 

 

6

%

 

$

0.34

 

 

$

0.32

 

 

 

6

%

Transportation charges

 

$

0.05

 

 

$

 

 

n/a

 

 

$

0.06

 

 

$

 

 

n/a

 

Depletion, depreciation and amortization

 

$

0.89

 

 

$

0.73

 

 

 

22

%

 

$

0.86

 

 

$

0.71

 

 

 

21

%

 

$

0.82

 

 

$

0.89

 

 

 

(8

)%

 

$

0.88

 

 

$

0.86

 

 

 

2

%

General and administrative expenses

 

$

0.12

 

 

$

0.03

 

 

 

300

%

 

$

0.12

 

 

$

0.10

 

 

 

20

%

Ceiling test write down

 

$

2.34

 

 

$

 

 

n/a

 

 

$

3.61

 

 

$

 

 

n/a

 

General and administrative

 

$

0.17

 

 

$

0.12

 

 

 

42

%

 

$

0.17

 

 

$

0.12

 

 

 

42

%

Pre-petition restructuring expenses

 

$

0.21

 

 

$

 

 

n/a

 

 

$

0.13

 

 

$

 

 

n/a

 

 


Quarter Ended June 30, 20192020 vs. Quarter Ended June 30, 20182019

Production, Commodity Prices and Revenues:

Production. During the quarter ended June 30, 2019,2020, total production decreased on a gas equivalent basis to 62.547.3 Bcfe compared to 70.962.5 Bcfe for the same period in 2018. The decrease is 2019, primarily attributable to a decreasethe Company’s decision to suspend its operated pad level drilling program effective and as announced in capital investment which occurred overSeptember 2019. The Company’s production has decreased as expected, based on the second half of 2018 and resulted in lower production in the current period. Additionally, the salenatural decline of the non-core assets in Utah duringproven developed wells that were online as of the third quarterend of 2018 resulted in a decrease in production on a comparative basis.September 2019, and no new wells have come online since that time.

Commodity Prices – Natural Gas. Realized natural gas prices, including realized gains and losses on commodity derivatives, decreased 5%10% to $2.17$1.95 per Mcf during the quarter ended June 30, 2019,2020, as compared to $2.28$2.17 per Mcf for the same period in 2018.2019. The Company has entered into various natural gas price commodity derivative contracts with contract periods extending through the fourth quarter of 2020. See Note 9 – Derivative Financial Instruments in the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statementsfor additional details relatingdetails. As previously noted, the Company voluntarily liquidated its outstanding derivative contracts prior to these derivative contracts.its filing for bankruptcy.  The total proceeds collected by the Company were $12.8 million in early May 2020, which are included in the realized natural gas prices for the quarter ended June 30, 2020.  During the quarter ended June 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, the Company’s average price for natural gas, excluding realized gains and losses on commodity derivatives, was $1.60 per Mcf and $2.11 per Mcf.Mcf, respectively.

Commodity Prices – Oil. Realized oil prices, including realized gains and losses on commodity derivatives, increaseddecreased to $59.65$57.50 per barrel during the quarter ended June 30, 2019,2020, as compared to $58.24$59.65  per barrel for the same period in 2018.2019. The Company has entered intohad various oil price commodity derivative contracts with contract periods extending through 2020.prior to filing for bankruptcy. See Note 99– Derivative Financial Instruments in the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for additional details relating to these derivative contracts. During the three months ended June 30, 2019,2020, the Company’s average price for oil, excluding realized gains and losses on commodity derivatives, was $60.80$28.26 per barrel as compared to $64.71$60.80 per barrel for the same period in 2018.2019.

Revenues. During the quarter ended June 30, 2019,2020, revenues decreased to $155.4$81.8 million as compared to $190.1$155.4 million for the same period in 2018.2019. This decrease is primarily attributable to the decrease in total production and the decrease in natural gas and oil prices.

Operating Costs and Expenses:

Lease Operating Expense.The Company has been focused on continued cost management and expects total costs to trend down. However, on a per Mcfe basis, the Company expects pressure on Leaselease operating expense (“LOE”) decreasedand general and administrative expenses (“G&A Expenses”) due to $15.9the expected decrease in future production as the Company has suspended its operated pad level drilling program and is susceptible to declining base production from its proved developed producing reserves.  Management expects it can mitigate some of this per unit pressure through further cost management and investment initiatives. However, with certain costs being fixed, it is not expected to fully mitigate this pressure.

Lease Operating Expense. LOE slightly increased to $16.6 million during the quarter ended June 30, 20192020 as compared to $23.6$15.9 million during the same period in 2018.2019. The decrease increase for the period was partially driven by the exclusion of the Utah production and related expensesattributable to an increase in 2019 which approximated $3.0 million of expense fornet water handling costs in the quarter ended June 30, 2018. The sale of the Utah assets was completed in September 2018. Additionally, beginning in 2019, the Company adjusted the estimate used to determine the overhead rate used for the Company administrative expenses2020 as previously discussed.  The decrease in the overhead charged to the LOE was approximately $4.1 million compared to the same period in 2018. 2019On a unit of production basis, LOE costs decreasedincreased to $0.25$0.35 per Mcfe during the quarter ended June 30, 20192020 as compared with $0.33$0.25 per Mcfe during the same period in 2018.2019 due to the decreased production.

General and Administrative Expenses. During the quarter ended June 30, 2020, G&A Expenses increased to $8.1 million as compared to $7.4 million for the same period in 2019. Due to the suspension of the drilling program in September 2019, the Company reduced its capitalized overhead which is the primary increase in G&A Expenses for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019. On a per unit basis, G&A Expenses increased to $0.17 per Mcfe for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 compared to $0.12 per Mcfe for the same period in 2019.

The Company analyzes the combined LOE and G&A Expenses as controllable costs.  The combined LOE and G&A Expenses for the quarter ended June 30, 2020, was $0.52 per Mcfe compared to $0.37 per Mcfe for the same period in 2019.  Management also analyzes the combined LOE and G&A Expenses, excluding the non-cash element of stock compensation. The cash component of LOE and G&A Expenses for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 was $0.51 per Mcfe compared to $0.36 per Mcfe for the same period in 2019, with the changes being driven by the items described above.  

Facility Lease Expense. In 2012, the Company sold a system of liquids gathering pipelines and central gathering facilities (the “LGS”) and certain associated real property rights in the Pinedale field. The Company entered into a long-term, triple net lease agreement with the buyer relating to the use of the LGS (the “Lease Agreement”). The Lease Agreement providesprovided for an initial term of 15 years, and annual base rent of $20.0 million during the initial term (as adjusted annually for changes based on the consumer price index), which base rent may increase if certain volume thresholds are exceeded. For the quarters ended June 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, the Company recognized expense associated with the Lease Agreement of $5.5 million and $6.5 million, respectively.


This lease was listed for rejection through the Plan filed on May 15, 2020.  On June 28, 2020, the Company’s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Ultra Wyoming, entered into the Purchase Agreement, pursuant to which, among other things, Ultra Wyoming agreed to purchase the LGS for a purchase price of $18.0 million. Effective June 30, 2020, Ultra Wyoming and Corridor closed the transaction contemplated by the Purchase Agreement in accordance with the terms thereof and the Lease Agreement was terminated.  The Company has no further obligations associated with this Lease Agreement.

Production Taxes. During the quarter ended June 30, 2019,2020, production taxes decreased to $16.4$8.0 million compared to $18.9$16.4 million during the same period in 2018,2019, or $0.26$0.17 per Mcfe compared to $0.27$0.26 per Mcfe, respectively. Production taxes in Wyoming are primarily calculated based on a percentage of revenue from the physical production, and realized revenues, excluding derivative hedge settlements, after certain deductionsnet of gathering fees, in Wyoming and were 10.6%12.2% of revenues for the quarters ended June 30, 2020 and 2019. The decrease in per unit taxes is primarily attributable to decreased natural gas prices during the quarter ended June 30, 2019 and 9.9% of revenues for2020, as compared to the same period in 2018.2019.

Gathering Fees. During the quarter ended June 30, 2019,2020, gathering fees decreased to $20.3$16.1 million compared to $24.2$20.3 million during the same period in 2018,2019, related to decreased production volumes. On a per unit basis, gathering fees decreased slightlyincreased to $0.33$0.34 per Mcfe for the quarter ended June 30, 20192020 as compared to $0.34$0.32 per Mcfe in the same period in 2018.2019.

Transportation Charges. During the quarter ended June 30, 2020, transportation charges increased to $2.2 million, or $0.05 per Mcfe, as compared to $0.1 million, or nil per Mcfe, in the same period in 2019. Commencing on December 1, 2019 and extending for a term expiring December 31, 2026, the Company has committed to firm transportation capacity of 200,000 Dekatherms per day at a rate of approximately $0.37 per Dekatherm on the Rockies Express Pipeline. In exchange for the fixed demand fee, this agreement provides the Company with the opportunity to transport a portion of its natural gas production away from its properties in Wyoming to markets east of the Rockies based delivery points in the southwestern region of Wyoming.  The Company has filed a motion to reject this contract as part of the Chapter 11 Case and, as result, the Company has not recorded any further expense associated with REX since the petition date of the bankruptcy.

Depletion, Depreciation and Amortization. During the quarter ended June 30, 2019,2020, depletion, depreciation and amortization (“DD&A”) expense increaseddecreased to $55.8$38.8 million compared to $51.7$55.8 million for the same period in 2018. The increase in 2019 is primarily attributable to projected capital costs associated with proved undeveloped properties being at a higher cost and, therefore, the depletion rate per unit is greater than the current oil and gas property value per unit, offset slightly by decreased production volumes during the three months ended June 30, 2019. On a unit of production basis, the DD&A rate increaseddecreased to $0.89$0.82 per Mcfe for the quarter ended June 30, 20192020, compared to $0.73$0.89 per Mcfe for the same period in 2018.2019. The primary driver of the rate change on a per unit basis is a result of reduced historical costs associated with the Company’s oil and gas properties as a result of the ceiling test write-down recorded in the first quarter of 2020, as well as the reduced volumes attributable to the June 30, 2020 proved reserves.


Ceiling Test Write-down.General In addition to the ceiling test write-down that occurred in the quarter ended March 31, 2020, the Company also recorded a $110.6 million non-cash write-down of the carrying value of its proved oil and Administrative Expenses. Duringnatural gas properties as a result of ceiling test limitations during the quarter ended June 30, 2020. The ceiling test was calculated based upon the SEC based reserve preparation as of June 30, 2020. As disclosed in the 2019 general and administrative expenses increasedForm 10-K, the pricing applied to $7.4 million as compared to $2.1 millionreserves prepared for SEC presentation are the average of quoted market prices in effect on the first day of the month for the samepreceding twelve month period for Henry Hub natural gas and West Texas Intermediate oil, adjusted for market differentials.

Pre-Petition Restructuring Expenses. During the quarter ended June 30, 2020, the Company incurred $9.7 million in 2018. The increase is primarily attributablecosts and fees in connection with its efforts to restructure its debt prior to filing the revision in estimate of costs attributed to General and administrative expenses and LOE, as previously described.  Additionally, the increase isChapter 11 petitions on May 14, 2020.

Other Operating Expenses, net.  As a result of increased of legal feesa court ruling related to a previous outstanding litigation item, the Company’s unsuccessful offerCompany adjusted receivables and payables related to exchange Ultra Resources, Inc.’s outstanding 7.125% Senior Notes due 2025 for new third lien senior secured notes, which was ultimately terminated in July 2019. The change was partially offset by a decrease in share-based compensationnet profits interest and recorded a related non-cash expense recognizedof $1.1 million during the quarter. On a per unit basis, general and administrative expenses increased to $0.12 per Mcfe for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 compared to $0.03 per Mcfe for the same period in 2018.2020.

The Company analyzes the combined LOE and General and administrative expenses as controllable costs.  The combined LOE and General and administrative expenses for the quarter ended June 30, 2019, was $0.37 per Mcfe compared to $0.36 per Mcfe for the same period in 2018.  As previously noted, the slight increase in General and administrative expenses associated with the unsuccessful offering of third lien senior secured notes, partially offset by the exclusion of the Utah production and related expenses in 2019. The sale of the Utah assets was completed in September 2018.

Other Income and Expenses:

Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased to $32.4$14.5 million during the quarter ended June 30, 20192020 as compared to $37.7$32.4 million during the same period in 2018. Interest expense is comprised of four primary elements: (i) cash interest expense; (ii) PIK interest expense; (iii) amortization of deferred premium; and (iv) amortization of deferred financing costs. The table below reflects2019. In accordance with ASC 852, the comparative amounts in each period presented (in thousands).  The cashCompany did not recognize interest expense and PIK interest increased for the quarter ended June 30, 2019, as a result of the higher interest cost from the Second Lien Notes issued in December 2019.  In conjunction with the issuance of the Second Lien Notes, the Company recognized a deferred premium which is amortized over the term of the Second Lien Notes.

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

June 30,

 

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Cash interest expense

 

$

36,506

 

 

$

34,933

 

PIK interest expense

 

 

3,540

 

 

 

 

Amortization of deferred premium

 

 

(10,856

)

 

 

 

Amortization of deferred financing costs and discount

 

 

3,186

 

 

 

2,782

 

Total interest expense

 

$

32,376

 

 

$

37,715

 

Deferred Gain on Sale of Liquids Gathering System (“LGS”). During the quarter ended June 30, 2018, the Company recognized $2.6 million in deferred gain on the 2012 sale of the LGS and certain associated real property rights. On January 1, 2019, the Company recognized the remaining deferred gain as an opening balance sheet adjustmentrelated to Retained loss upon adoption of ASC 842.

Other Expense.  During the quarter ended June 30, 2019, the Company reached a settlement with the ONRR audit from 2010 through 2012, including an overriding royalty claim.  Such amounts have been in dispute priorits pre-petition debt subsequent to the Company’s bankruptcy filing in 2016 and are described in more detail in Note 12.

Commodity Derivatives:Petition Date of May 14, 2020.

Gain (Loss) on Commodity Derivatives. During the quarter ended June 30, 2019,2020, the Company recognized a gainloss of $71.7$15.3 million, as compared to a lossgain of $47.3$71.7 million related to commodity derivatives for the same period in 2018.2019. Of this total, the Company recognized $3.4$25.0 million related to a realized gain on commodity derivatives that werewas settled during the quarter ended June 30, 2019,2020, as compared with $6.7$3.4 million related to a realized gain on commodity derivatives during the same period in 2018.2019. The realized gain or loss on commodity derivatives relates to actual amounts received or paid under the Company’s derivative contracts. This amount also includes an unrealized gainloss of $68.2$40.3 million on commodity derivatives during the quarter ended June 30, 2019,2020, as compared to an unrealized lossgain of $53.9$68.2 million during the same period in 2018.2019. The unrealized gain or loss on commodity derivatives represents the non-cash charge attributable to the change in the fair value of these derivative instruments over the remaining term of the contract.


Reorganization Items:

Reorganization Items, Net. Reorganization items, net of $117.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, are comprised of $23.1 million of professional fees, and offset by $140.7 million of a non-cash gain resulting from the net write-off of all unamortized premiums, discounts and debt issuance costs totaling related to the debt instruments which are expected to be impacted by the pendency of the Chapter 11 Cases.

Net Income from Operations:(Loss):

Pretax Income(Loss). During the quarter ended June 30, 2019,2020, the Company recognized incomeloss before income taxes of $57.0$45.8 million compared to a pretax lossincome of $20.5$57.0 million for the same period in 2018.2019. The pretax loss is driven by the operating income and operating expense elements, together withincluding the gain on commodity derivatives,ceiling test impairment of $110.6 million, and offset by the decreased net interest expense were the primary elements for the increase in net income during the quarter ended June 30, 2019, as compared to the same period in 2018.$117.6 million gain on reorganization items, net.


Income Taxes. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance against all deferred tax assets as of June 30, 2019.2020. Some or all of this valuation allowance may be reversed in future periods against future income.

Net Income.Income (Loss). During the quarter ended June 30, 2019,2020, the Company recognized net loss of $45.8 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, as compared to net income of $57.1 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, as compared to a net loss of $20.6 million, or $(0.10) per diluted share, for the same period in 2018.2019. The decrease in earnings is driven by the operating income and operating expense elements together with the gain on commodity derivatives,ceiling test impairment of $110.6 million, offset by the decreased interest expense$117.6 million gain on reorganization items, net were the primary elements for the increaseresulting in net incomeloss during the quarter ended June 30, 2019,2020, as compared to the same period in 2018.2019.

Six Months Ended June 30, 20192020 vs. Six Months Ended June 30, 20182019

Production, Commodity Derivatives and Revenues:

Production.  During the six months ended June 30, 2019,2020, total production decreased by 13%22% on a gas equivalent basis to 124.797.8 Bcfe compared to 143.2124.7 Bcfe for the same period in 2018, 2019, primarily attributable to a decreasethe Company’s decision to suspend its operated pad level drilling program effective and as announced in capital investment which occurred overSeptember 2019. The Company’s production has decreased as expected, based on the second half of 2018 and resulted in lower production in the current period. Additionally, the salenatural decline of the non-core assets in Utah duringproven developed wells that were online as of the third quarterend of 2018 resulted in a relative decrease in production on a comparative basis.September 2019, and no new wells have come online since that time.

Commodity Prices – Natural Gas.  Realized natural gas prices, including realized gains and losses on commodity derivatives, decreased to $2.47$2.28 per Mcf during the six months ended June 30, 2019,2020, as compared to $2.48$2.47 per Mcf for the same period in 2018.  During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the2019.  The Company has entered into additionalvarious natural gas price commodity derivative contracts with contract periods extending through 2020. See Note 9 – Derivative Financial Instruments in the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statementsfor additional details. As previously noted, the Company voluntarily liquidated its outstanding derivative contracts prior to its filing for bankruptcy.  The total proceeds collected by the Company were $12.8 million in early May 2020 and are included in the realized natural gas prices for the six months ended June 30, 2020.   During the six months ended June 30, 2019,2020, the Company’s average price for natural gas excluding realized gains and losses on commodity derivatives was $3.12$1.99 per Mcf as compared to $2.39$3.12 per Mcf for the same period in 2018.2019.

Commodity Prices – Oil.  Realized oil prices, including realized gains and losses on commodity derivatives, increased slightly to $59.62$59.71 per barrel during the six months ended June 30, 20192020 as compared to $59.31$59.62 per barrel for the same period in 2018.  During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the2019.  The Company entered into additionalhad various oil price commodity derivative contracts with contract periods extending through 2020.prior to filing for bankruptcy.  See Note 9 – Derivative Financial Instruments in the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for additional details.  During the six months ended June 30, 2019,2020, the Company’s average price for oil excluding realized gains and losses on commodity derivatives was $57.30$37.92 per barrel as compared to $62.79$57.30 per barrel for the same period in 2018.2019.  

Revenues.  Increased average natural gas prices, partially offset by decreased production, resulted in revenues increasing to $426.9 million forDuring the six months ended June 30, 20192020 revenues decreased to $211.8 million as compared to $415.5$426.9 million for the same period in 2018.2019. This decrease is primarily attributable to the decrease in total production and the decrease in natural gas prices.

Operating Costs and Expenses:

As previously mentioned, the Company has been focused on continued cost management and expects total costs to trend down. However, on a per Mcfe basis, the Company expects pressure on LOE and G&A Expenses due to the expected decrease in future production as the Company has suspended its operated pad level drilling program and is susceptible to declining base production from its proved developed producing reserves.  Management expects it can mitigate some of this per unit pressure through further cost management and investment initiatives. However, with certain costs being fixed, it is not expected to fully mitigate this pressure.

Lease Operating Expense.  LOE decreasedincreased to $33.1$36.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 20192020 compared to $45.4$33.1 million during the same period in 2018, primarily related2019. The increase for the period was attributable to an increase in net water handling costs, as well as an increase in environmental monitoring costs in the first half of 2020 as compared to the exclusion of the Utah production and related expensessame period in 2019 which approximated $5.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The sale of the Utah assets was completed in September 2018. Additionally, beginning in 2019, the Company adjusted the estimate used to determine the overhead rate used for the Company administrative expenses as previously discussed.  The decrease in the overhead charged to the LOE was approximately $6.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. On a unit of


production basis, LOE costs decreasedincreased to $0.27$0.37 per Mcfe during the six months ended June 30, 20192020 compared to $0.32$0.27 per Mcfe during the same period in 2018.2019.

General and Administrative Expenses. G&A Expenses increased to $16.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to $14.5 million for the same period in 2019. Due to the suspension of the drilling program in September 2019, the Company reduced its capitalized overhead which is the primary increase in General and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019. On a per unit basis, G&A Expenses increased to $0.17 per Mcfe for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to $0.12 per Mcfe for the six months ended June 30, 2019 due to the increase in G&A Expenses and a decrease in production volumes.

The Company analyzes the combined LOE and G&A Expenses as controllable costs.  The combined LOE and G&A Expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2020, was $0.54 per Mcfe compared to $0.39 per Mcfe for the same period in 2019.  Management also analyzes the combined LOE and G&A Expenses, excluding the non-cash element of stock compensation. The cash component of LOE and G&A Expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2020, was $0.52 per Mcfe compared to $0.37 per Mcfe for the same period in 2019, with the changes being driven by the items described above.  

Facility Lease Expense.  During December 2012, the Company sold the LGS and certain associated real property rights in the Pinedale field and the Company entered into the Lease Agreement. The Lease Agreement provides for an initial term of 15 years, and annual rent of $20.0 million during the initial term (as adjusted annually for changes based on the consumer price index) and may increase if certain volume thresholds are exceeded.  For the six months ended June 30, 2019,2020, the Company recognized operating lease expense associated with the Lease Agreement of $13.2$10.9 million, or $0.11 per Mcfe, as compared to $12.7$13.2 million, or $0.09$0.11 per Mcfe, for the same period in 2018.2019. This decrease was a result of lower liquid production volumes in the first half of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019.

As previously mentioned, this lease was listed for rejection through the Plan filed on May 15, 2020.  On June 28, 2020, the Company’s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Ultra Wyoming, entered into the Purchase Agreement, pursuant to which, among other things, Ultra Wyoming agreed to purchase the LGS for a purchase price of $18.0 million. Effective June 30, 2020, Ultra Wyoming and Corridor closed the transaction contemplated by the Purchase Agreement in accordance with the terms thereof and the Lease Agreement was terminated.  The Company has no further obligations associated with this Lease Agreement.

Production Taxes.  During the six months ended June 30, 2019,2020, production taxes were $46.6$21.9 million compared to $42.2$46.6 million during the same period in 2018,2019, or $0.37$0.22 per Mcfe compared to $0.29$0.37 per Mcfe. Production taxes are primarily calculated based on a percentage of revenue from production, net of gathering fees, in Wyoming after certain deductions and were 10.9% of revenues12.2% for the six months ended June 30, 20192020 and 10.1%12.1% of revenues for the same period in 2018.2019.  The increasedecrease in per unit taxes is primarily attributable to increaseddecreased natural gas prices during the six months ended June 30, 2019,2020, as compared to the same period in 2018.2019.

Gathering Fees.  Gathering fees decreased to $40.2$32.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019,2020, compared to $47.2$40.1 million during the same period in 2018,2019, largely related to decreased production.  On a per unit basis, gathering fees decreased slightlyincreased to $0.32$0.34 per Mcfe for the six months ended June 30, 20192020 compared to $0.33$0.32 per Mcfe for the same period in 2018.2019.


Transportation Charges. During the six months ended June 30, 2020, transportation charges were $6.1 million, or $0.06 per Mcfe, as compared to $0.1 million, or nil per Mcfe, in the same period in 2019. As previously mentioned, the transportation charges were a result of the firm transport demand changes on REX Pipeline.  The Company has filed a motion to reject this contract as part of the Chapter 11 Case and, as result, the Company has not recorded any further expense associated with REX since the petition date of the bankruptcy.

Depletion, Depreciation and Amortization.  DD&A expenses increaseddecreased to $107.4$86.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2019,2020, from $102.3$107.4 million for the same period in 2018. The increase in 2019 is primarily attributable to projected capital costs associated with proved undeveloped properties being at a higher cost and, therefore, the depletion rate per unit is greater than the current oil and gas property value per unit, offset slightly by decreased production volumes during the six months ended June 30, 2019. On a unit of production basis, the DD&A rate increased to $0.88 per Mcfe for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to $0.86 per Mcfe for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to $0.71 per Mcfe for the six months ended June 30, 2018.

General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses decreased to $14.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to $14.8 million for the same period in 2018.2019. The decrease is primarily attributable to the stock incentive compensation expense that was incurred as of June 30, 2018, as partprimary driver of the Management Incentive Plan. This was partially offset by the change in estimate of costs attributed to General and administrative expenses and LOE, as previously described.  Furthermore, during the quarter the Company incurred the legal fees related to the Company’s unsuccessful offer to exchange Ultra Resources, Inc.’s outstanding 7.125% Senior Notes due 2025 for new third lien senior secured notes, which was ultimately terminated in July 2019. On a per unit basis, general and administrative expenses increased to $0.12 per Mcfe for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to $0.10 per Mcfe for the six months ended June 30, 2018.

The Company analyzes the combined LOE and General and administrative expenses as controllable costs.  The combined LOE and General and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2019, was $0.39 per Mcfe compared to $0.42 per Mcfe for the same period in 2018.  As previously noted, the slight decrease in controllable costsrate increase on a per unit basis is a result of reduced volumes attributable to the exclusionJune 30, 2020 proved reserves.

Ceiling Test Write-down. During the six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company recorded $353.2 million of non-cash write-downs of the Utah productioncarrying value of its proved oil and related expensesnatural gas properties as a result of ceiling test limitations in 2019.both the first and second quarters of 2020. The saleceiling test is calculated based upon the SEC based reserve preparation as of each quarter end. Natural gas prices used to calculate the reserves ceiling limitation value decreased 15% in the period from December 31, 2019 to March 31, 2020 and then further decreased by 8% from March 31, 2020 to June 30, 2020.  The decrease in natural gas prices described above, as well as the decline oil prices over the second quarter of 2020, negatively affected the overall ceiling value as seen broadly across the upstream oil and gas sector.  As disclosed in our 2019 Form 10-K, the prices applied to reserves prepared for SEC presentation are the average of quoted market prices in effect on the first day of the Utah assets was completedmonth for the preceding twelve month period for Henry Hub natural gas and West Texas Intermediate oil, adjusted for market differentials. The Company did not have a write-down related to the full cost ceiling limitation during the six months ended June 30, 2019.

Pre-Petition Restructuring Expenses. During the six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company incurred $12.4 million in September 2018. This was partially offset bycosts and fees in connection with its efforts to restructure its debt prior to filing the incremental increase in GeneralChapter 11 petitions on May 14, 2020.

Other Operating Expenses.  During the six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company incurred $4.6 million of other operating expenses.  Of this amount, $3.3 million related to the non-cash inventory impairment and administrative expenses associated with$1.3 million of other recurring and


nonrecurring expenses.  During the unsuccessful offeringsix months ended June 30, 2019, the Company incurred $16.1 million of third lien senior secured notes.other operating expenses. 

Other Income and Expenses:

Interest Expense.  Interest expense decreased to $65.7$44.9 million during the six months ended June 30, 20192020 compared to $73.6$65.7 million during the same period in 2018. Interest2019. In accordance with ASC 852, the Company did not recognize interest expense is comprisedrelated to pre-petition debt subsequent to the Petition Date of four primary elements: (i) cash interest expense; (ii) PIK interest expense; (iii) amortization of deferred premium; and (iv) amortization of deferred financing costs. The table below reflects the comparative amounts in each period presented (in thousands):May 14, 2020.

 

 

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

 

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Cash interest expense

 

$

73,245

 

 

$

68,042

 

PIK interest expense

 

 

6,722

 

 

 

 

Amortization of deferred premium

 

 

(20,572

)

 

 

 

Amortization of deferred financing costs and discount

 

 

6,308

 

 

 

5,510

 

Total interest expense

 

$

65,703

 

 

$

73,552

 

Deferred Gain on Sale of Liquids Gathering System.Other Income (Expense), net.  During the six months ended June 30, 2018,2020, the Company recognized $5.3recorded other income of $3.5 million in deferred gainOther income (expense) on the salecondensed consolidated statement of operations, of which $2.1 million is attributed to a severance tax adjustment from the LGS and certain associated real property rights in the Pinedale field during December 2012.  On January 1, 2019, the Company recognized the remaining deferred gain as an opening balance sheet adjustment to Retained loss upon adoptionstate of ASC 842.Utah.   

Other Expense.  During 2019, the Company reached a settlement with the ONRR audit from 2010 through 2012, including an overriding royalty claim.  Such amounts have been in dispute prior to the Company’s bankruptcy filing in 2016 and are described in more detail in Note 12.

Commodity Derivatives:

Gain (Loss) on Commodity Derivatives. During the six months ended June 30, 2019,2020, the Company recognized a gain of $7.3$29.0 million related to commodity derivatives as compared to a lossgain of $53.8$7.3 million related to commodity derivatives during the same period in 2018.2019. Of this total, the Company recognized $41.4 million related to a realized gain on commodity derivatives during the six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared with $75.2 million related to a realized loss on commodity derivatives during the six months ended June 30, 2019, as compared with $7.7 million related to a realized gain on commodity derivatives during the same period in 2018.2019. The realized gain or loss on commodity derivatives relates to actual amounts received or paid under the Company’s derivative contracts. This unrealized gain (loss)or loss on commodity derivatives also includes a $12.4 million unrealized loss on commodity derivatives for the six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to an $82.5 million unrealized gain on commodity derivatives for the six months ended June 30, 2019, as compared to a $61.5 million unrealized loss on commodity derivatives for the same period in 2018.2019. The unrealized gain or loss on commodity derivatives represents the non-cash charge attributable to the change in the fair value of these derivative instruments over the remaining term of the contract.  See Note 9 – Derivative Financial Instruments for additional details.


Reorganization Items:

Reorganization Items, Net. Reorganization items, net of $117.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, are comprised of $23.1 million of professional fees, and offset by $140.7 million of a non-cash gain from the net write-off all unamortized premiums, discounts, and debt issuance costs related to the debt instruments which are expected to be impacted by the pendency of the Chapter 11 Cases.

Net Income from Operations:(Loss):

Pretax Income.Income (Loss).  The Company recognized incomeloss before income taxes of $97.6$263.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 20192020 compared to $27.4income before taxes of $97.6 million for the same period in 2018. The operating income and operating expense elements together with the gain on commodity derivatives, offset by the decreased net interest expense were the primary elements for the increase in net income during the six months ended June 30, 2019, as compared to the same period in 2018.2019.

Income Taxes.  The Company recorded a current tax benefit of $0.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance against all deferred tax assets as of June 30, 2019.2020.  Some or all of this valuation allowance may be reversed in future periods against future income.

Net Income.  For the six months ended June 30, 2019,2020, the Company recognized net loss of $263.4 million, or $1.33 per diluted share, as compared to net income of $97.8 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, as compared to $26.9 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, for the same period in 2018.2019. The increasedecrease in earnings is driven by the operating income and operating expense elements together with the gain on commodity derivatives,ceiling test impairment of $353.2 million, offset by the decreased interest expense$117.6 million gain on reorganization items, net were the primary elements for the increaseresulting in net incomeloss during the six months ended June 30, 2019,2020, as compared to the same period in 2018.2019.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES:

Overview. Liquidity Before Filing Under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code

We have historically funded our operations primarily through cash flows from operating activities and borrowings under the Credit Agreement. Additionally, our liquidity was historically driven by the availability under the Credit Facility commitments.  Given that the borrowing base amount was continuing to decrease and the bank pricing decks had been reduced after the borrowing base redetermination completed in February 2020, management concluded that it would have a borrowing base deficiency and a Term Loan Exclusivity period (as defined in the Term Loan Agreement), subjecting the Company to a 2.0 asset coverage ratio effective July 1, 2020.  Additionally, future cash flows were subject to a number of variables and are highly dependent on the prices we receive for oil and natural gas. Oil and natural gas prices declined severely during fiscal year 2019 and declined even further during the first half of 2020. There is still significant volatility in commodity prices and these prices are still lower than the industry has experienced in recent years. These lower commodity prices have negatively impacted revenues, earnings and cash flows, and sustained low oil and natural gas prices will have a material and adverse effect on our liquidity position.

Liquidity After Filing Under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code

As described in the introductory note, the filing of the Chapter 11 petitions constituted an event of default with respect to the Company’s existing debt obligations. However, subject to certain exceptions under the Bankruptcy Code, the filing of the Chapter 11 petitions automatically enjoined, or stayed, the continuation of any judicial or administrative proceedings or other actions against the Debtors or their property to recover, collect or secure a claim arising prior to the filing of the Chapter 11 petitions. Thus, for example,


most creditor actions to obtain possession of property from the Debtors, or to create, perfect or enforce any lien against the Debtors’ property, or to collect on monies owed or otherwise exercise rights or remedies with respect to a pre-petition claim are enjoined unless and until the Court lifts the automatic stay.

The Court has approved payment of certain pre-petition obligations, including payments for employee wages, salaries and certain other benefits, customer programs, taxes, utilities, insurance, surety bond premiums as well as payments to possessory lien vendors. Despite the liquidity provided by the Company’s existing cash on hand, our ability to maintain normal credit terms with our suppliers may become impaired. The Company may be required to pay cash in advance to certain vendors and may experience restrictions on the availability of trade credit, which would further reduce our liquidity. If liquidity problems persist, the Company’s suppliers could refuse to provide key products and services in the future. In addition, due to the public perception of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations, in particular with regard to the Company’s potential failure to meet its debt obligations, some vendors could be reluctant to enter into long-term agreements with the Company.

During the six months ended June 30, 2019,2020, we funded our operations primarily through cash flows from operating activities, and periodic borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility (defined below). At until April 14, 2020, at which time the Company was in default under the Credit Agreement due to the issuance of a going concern qualification to the audit opinion on the December 31, 2019 financial statements, and from the DIP Facility following its closing in May 2020. As of June 30, 2019,2020, the Company has cash and cash equivalents of $5.2$32.3 million, and $59.0$46.3 million and $10.4 million outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility. The borrowing base attributedFacility and DIP Facility, respectively.

On April 15, 2020, the Company elected to forgo the interest payments due under its Unsecured Notes obligations resulting in a second default. Both defaults had a 30-day grace period with the first grace period expiring on May 14, 2020, and the second grace period expiring the following day.  During these grace periods, the Company remained compliant with the anti-cash hoarding limit of $15 million as established under the Credit Agreement.  On May 14, 2020, the Company filed the Chapter 11 Cases with $11.0 million cash on hand and $46.3 million outstanding on the Revolving Credit Facility providesFacility.

On May 14, 2020, the Debtors filed for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.  The commencement of a voluntary proceeding in bankruptcy constituted an immediate event of default under the Credit Agreement, Term Loan Agreement, Second Lien Note Indenture, and the Unsecured Note Indentures, resulting in the automatic and immediate acceleration of all of our outstanding debt.  Any efforts to enforce payment obligations related to the acceleration of our debt have been automatically stayed as a result of the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases, and the creditors’ rights of enforcement are subject to the applicable provisions of the United States Bankruptcy Code.  For more information on the Chapter 11 Cases and related matters, refer to the Introductory Note – Voluntary Reorganization under Chapter 11 and Note 6 – Debt in the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

On May 14, 2020, the Debtors entered into the RSA with certain creditors to support a restructuring in accordance with the terms set forth in our Plan.  As more fully disclosed in the Introductory Note – Voluntary Reorganization under Chapter 11 and Note 6 – Debt in the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, the Plan and the RSA contemplate a restructuring which would provide for the treatment of holders of certain claims and existing equity interests. Accordingly, the liquidity for the Company during the bankruptcy proceedings will come from cash on hand, the initial $10 million draw on the debtor-in-possession term loan, and net operating cash flows during the bankruptcy period.  The Company has been granted first day motions that will generally allow the Company to continue to execute its business plan and to conduct its operations in the normal course for the duration of the Chapter 11 Cases.  

As part of the RSA and the Plan, the Company has secured commitments for a total of $325.0new exit reserve based credit facility with a $60 million of availability, as determined in February 2019. In additioncommitment amount under a $100 million borrowing base with the same parties that are currently parties to the borrowings outstanding under theCompany’s existing Revolving Credit Facility, the Company had $1.9 billion of other indebtedness outstandinghowever in the form of term loans, secured notes and unsecured notes with maturities in 2022 through 2025. Availability under the borrowing base may be limited based on compliance with financial covenants; however, the Company expects to have adequate liquidity to fund its operations into the foreseeable future.

reorganized entity.  Given the current level of volatility incontemplated restructuring described by the marketPlan, this will be a new facility and the unpredictability of certain costs that could potentially arise in our operations, the Company’s liquidity needs could be significantly higher than the Company currently anticipates. The Company’s ability to maintain adequate liquidity depends on the prevailing market prices for oil and natural gas, the successful operationnot a continuation or amendment of the business, and appropriate management of operating expenses, levels of capital investment, and availability under thecurrent Revolving Credit Facility. The Company’s anticipated liquidity needs are highly sensitive to changes in each of these and other factors.

Capital Expenditures. For the six months ended June 30, 2019,2020, total capital expenditures were $176.8 million. During this period,$19.7 million including the purchase of the LGS for $18.0 million as part of the Purchase Agreement. As previously discussed, the Company participatedsuspended its operated pad level drilling program in 53 gross (52.5 net) vertical wells and 1 gross (0.9 net) horizontal wells, together with 16 gross (5.3 net) vertical wells operated by others.

2019 Capital Investment Plan. Based onlate September 2019. Per the decisionRSA, the Company has agreed to a budget, as defined in the third quarter to move to a one rig operated drilling program, the Company’s 2019Plan resulting in only minimal capital investment forecast has been adjusted to a range of $260 million to $290 million, a reduction of approximately $60 million from the midpoint of the initial capital investment guidance. Our capital investment for the six months ended June 30, 2019, totaled $176.8 million. We expect to fund future capital expenditures through cash flows from operations, borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility, and cash on hand. We expect to allocate all of the capital to development activitiesinvestments in our Pinedale field.field while the RSA is in effect.

DIP Credit Agreement. In connection with the RSA and the Chapter 11 Cases, Ultra Resources entered into the DIP Credit Agreement. The CompanyDIP Credit Agreement provides for the DIP Facility and borrowings up to $25.0 million.  Ultra has utilized $10.0 million of this facility and is allowed to request additional borrowings up to $15.0 million, in tranches greater than $5.0 million. Ultra intends to use proceeds of the abilityDIP Facility, among other things: (1) to adjustpay interest, fees, costs and expenses related to the loans thereunder, (2) to pay the fees, costs and expenses of the estate professionals retained in the Chapter 11 Cases and approved by the Court, (3) to pay the fees, costs, disbursements and expenses of the lenders under the DIP Credit Agreement, (4) to make all permitted payments of costs of administration of the Chapter 11 Cases, (5) to pay such pre-petition expenses as are consented to in writing by the Required Lenders (as defined in the DIP Credit Agreement) and approved by the Court, (6) to satisfy any adequate protection


obligations owing under the DIP Orders (as defined in the RSA); and (7) for general corporate and working capital investment plan depending onpurposes of the projected natural gas priceDebtors during the Chapter 11 Cases.

The DIP Facility bears an interest rate (a) with respect to LIBOR Loans (as defined in the DIP Credit Agreement), of LIBOR plus 400 basis points, subject to a LIBOR floor of 1.0%, and estimates(b) with respect to Base Rate Loans, the greatest of economic returns on(i) Prime Rate (as defined in the capital investment.  Additionally, future estimates of capital expenditures may vary depending on whether partners electDIP Credit Agreement), (ii) the Federal Funds Effective Rate (as defined in the DIP Credit Agreement), plus 50 basis points, and (iii) the Adjusted Eurodollar Rate (as defined in the DIP Credit Agreement) for a one month interest period plus 100 basis points, in each case plus 300 basis points. Unutilized fees are 50 basis points and the upfront fees in an aggregate amount equal to participate in their working interest share of proposed wells$0.2 million.  The DIP Facility is subject to certain affirmative and similarly,negative covenants, including, among other covenants the Company may electbelieves to be customary in debtor-in-possession financings, continuing reporting obligations by the Company, on a consolidated basis, in the form of a rolling 13-week budget and a weekly report with a reasonably detailed written explanation of all material variances from the budget. As of the filing date of this report, the Company is not to participate in wells drilled by other operators.aware of any breaches of any covenants of the DIP Facility.

On June 16, 2020, the Company entered into the DIP First Amendment as described previously.

Credit Agreement.  On April 12, 2017, Ultra Resources Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, (“Ultra Resources”) entered into athe Credit Agreement, as amended (the “Credit Agreement”), as the borrower, with the Company and UP Energy Corporation,UPE, as parent guarantors, with Bank of Montreal, as administrative agent, (the “RBL Administrative Agent”), and with the other lenders party thereto from time to time, (collectively, the “RBL Lenders”), providing for a revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) subject to a borrowing base redetermination, which limits the aggregate amount of first lien debt under the Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan Agreement (as defined below).Agreement.  

The semi-annual redetermination in February 2019 resulted in a borrowing base commitmentAs of $1.3 billion, with $975.0 million allocated to the Company’s Term Loan (as defined below) and $325.0 million allocated to the Revolving Credit Facility. At June 30, 2019,Petition Date, Ultra Resources had $59.0$46.3 million of outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility,Facility. The Company also had $10.2 million of outstanding letters of credit. These amounts remain subject to settlement under the terms of the RSA.  As a result of the commencement of the Chapter 11 Cases, the Company is no longer in compliance with the covenants under the Credit Agreement and with totalthe lenders’ previous commitments of $325.0 million.$100 million under the Credit Agreement have been terminated.  The next borrowing base redeterminationCompany is scheduled for October 1, 2019.therefore unable to make additional borrowings or issue additional letters of credit under the Credit Agreement.


Prior to default and as stayed by the relief provided by the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases, tThehe Revolving Credit Facility has capacity for Ultra Resources to increase the commitments subject to certain conditions, and has $50.0had $35.0 million of the commitments available for the issuance of letters of credit. The Revolving Credit Facility bears interest either at a rate equal to (a) a customary London interbank offered rate plus an applicable margin that varies from 250 to 350 basis points or (b) the base rate plus an applicable margin that varies from 150 to 250 basis points.points based upon the borrowing base utilization grid.  The applicable margin is increasedincreases by 25 basis points in the event the Company’s consolidated net leverage ratio, as defined, exceeds 4.00 to 1.00.  Ultra Resources is required to pay a commitment fee on the average daily unused portion of the Revolving Credit Facility which varies based upon a borrowing base utilization grid.of 50 basis points. Ultra Resources is also required to pay customary letter of credit and fronting fees.  The Revolving Credit Facility loans mature onFacility’s original maturity date is January 12, 2022.

The2022; however, if the Plan is confirmed the Revolving Credit Facility requires Ultra Resourceswill terminate in connection with the Company’s emergence from bankruptcy.

Other provisions of the Credit Agreement have been disclosed in previous regulatory filings and have been deleted from this filing as the compliance elements of the Credit Agreement are stayed by the bankruptcy filing under the Chapter 11 Cases.

Refer to maintain (i) a minimum interest coverage ratio of 2.50 to 1.00; (ii) a current ratio, includingNote 6 – Debt in the unused portion2019 Form 10-K for additional details on the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility, of a minimum of 1.00 to 1.00; and (iii) after the Company has obtained investment grade rating an asset coverage ratio of 1.50 to 1.00. In addition, as of the last day of (i) each fiscal quarter ending during the period from March 31, 2019 through June 30, 2019, Ultra Resources is required to maintain the consolidated net leverage ratio at or below 4.75 to 1.00, (ii) each fiscal quarter ending during the period from September 30, 2019 through June 30, 2020, Ultra Resources is required to maintain the consolidated net leverage ratio at or below 4.90 to 1.0, (iii) the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2020, Ultra Resources is required to maintain the consolidated net leverage ratio at or below 4.50 to 1.0, and (iv) the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2020 and each other fiscal quarter end thereafter, Ultra Resources is required to maintain the consolidated net leverage ratio at or below 4.25 to 1.0. At June 30, 2019, Ultra Resources’ consolidated net leverage ratio and interest coverage ratio were 4.44 to 1.00 and 3.18 to 1.00, respectively, and Ultra Resources was in compliance with each of its debt covenants under the Credit Agreement. A sustained decline in commodity prices could cause the Company to be out of compliance with future consolidated net leverage covenant ratios.

Under the Revolving Credit Facility, the Company is subject to the following minimum hedging requirements: through September 29, 2019, the Company is required to hedge a minimum of 65% of the quarterly projected volumes of natural gas from its proved developed producing (“PDP”) reserves; and during the period beginning on September 30, 2019 and ending on March 30, 2020, the Company is required to hedge a minimum of 50% of the quarterly projected volumes of natural gas from PDP reserves. Beginning April 1, 2020, the Company will no longer be subject to a minimum hedging requirement. The Company expects to be in compliance with these requirements while the requirements remain effective. The duration of the hedging requirements is an 18-month period from the end of a given quarter.

The Revolving Credit Facility contains customary events of default and remedies for credit facilities of this nature. If Ultra Resources does not comply with the financial and other covenants in the Revolving Credit Facility, the lenders may, subject to customary cure rights, require immediate payment of all amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility and any outstanding unfunded commitments may be terminated.Facility.

Term Loan. As of June 30, 2019,On April 12, 2017, Ultra Resources entered into the Ultra Resources’ First Amendment to the Senior Secured Term Loan Agreement, as amended (the “Term Loan Agreement”) had a balance of approximately $973.2 million in borrowings, including payable-in-kind (“PIK”) and current maturities.  The Term Loan Agreement is signed, as borrower, with the Company and UP Energy Corporation,UPE, as parent guarantors, Barclays Bank PLC, as administrative agent, (the “Term Loan Administrative Agent”), and with the other lenders party thereto (collectively, the “Term Loan Lenders”).

In December 2018,from time to time providing for a term loan facility. As of June 30, 2020, Ultra Resources had a balance of approximately $966.3 million in borrowings, including $1.1 million of PIK interest. The administrative and the parent guarantors entered into the First Amendmentcollateral agent responsibilities were transferred to WTNA on May 14, 2020.

Subject to the Term Loan Agreement (the “Term Loan Amendment”) with the Term Loan Administrative Agent and the Term Loan Lenders party thereto. Pursuant to the Term Loan Amendment, the parties agreed, among other things, to amend the Term Loan Agreement to permit the issuance of the Second Lien Notes and the December Exchange Transaction, to increase the interest rate payable by 100 basis points, such increase comprising 75 basis points payable in cash and 25 basis points payable in kind, and to revise certain covenants and other provisions of the Term Loan Agreement, including, but not limited to:

introducing call protection of 102% until December 21, 2019 and 101% until December 21, 2020;

introducing additional restrictions on the Revolving Credit Facility; including amendments and refinancing of the Revolving Credit Facility as more thoroughly described in the Term Loan Amendment;

deleting the ability to increase commitments under the Term Loan;

increasing collateral coverage from 85% to 95% of total PV-9 of Proven Reserves (as defined in the Term Loan Agreement);


stay order referenced previously, removing the ability to create, invest in and utilize unrestricted subsidiaries;

further limiting the Company’s ability to incur unsecured debt, repay junior debt, and make restricted payments and investments as more thoroughly described in the Term Loan Amendment; and

providing the ability for the Company to exchange unsecured borrowings to third lien debt within a construct as described in the Term Loan Amendment.

Borrowings under the Term Loan Agreement bear interest at a rate equal to either (a) a customary London interbank offered rate plus 400 basis points or (b) the base rate plus 300 basis points, in each case, of which 25 basis points of the applicable margin is payable-in-kind (“PIK”) solely upon election by Ultra Resources. Beginning in MarchDuring 2019, the Company has affirmatively elected the PIK option and management expectsfor several of its selected interest payments. In the third quarter 2019, the Company began electing not to continueutilize this practice intoPIK option.

Prior to default, the future. Borrowingsborrowings under the Term Loan Agreement amortizeamortized in equal quarterly installments in aggregate annual amounts equal to 0.25% of the initial aggregate principal amount beginning on June 30, 2019. Borrowings underamount. The stated maturity date of the Term Loan Agreement mature onis April 12, 2024.2024; however, the Term Loan Agreement and its maturity date will be impacted by the final resolution of the Chapter 11 Cases.

Borrowings underOther provisions of the Term Loan Agreement have been disclosed in previous regulatory filings and have been deleted from this filing as the compliance elements of the Term Loan Agreement are subject to mandatory prepayments and customary reinvestment rights. The mandatory prepayments include, without limitation, a prepayment requirement withstayed by the total net proceeds from certain asset sales and net proceeds on insurance received on account of any loss of Ultra Resources’ property or assets, in each case subject to certain exceptions. In addition, subject to certain conditions, there is a prepayment requirement if the asset coverage ratio is less than 2.0 to 1.0. To the extent any mandatory prepayments are required, prepayments equal to six monthly payments are required to attain compliance and are applied to prepay the borrowingsbankruptcy filing under the Term Loan Agreement.Chapter 11 Cases.

The Term Loan Agreement also contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, and at June 30, 2019, Ultra Resources was in compliance with all of its debt covenants under the Term Loan Agreement. Refer to Note 6 Long Term Debt in the 20182019 Form 10-K for additional details on the terms of the Term Loan Agreement.


The Term Loan Agreement contains customary events of default and remedies for credit facilities of this nature. If Ultra Resources does not comply with the financial and other covenants in the Term Loan Agreement, the lenders may, subject to customary cure rights, require immediate payment of all amounts outstanding under the Term Loan Amendment.

Second Lien Notes. As of June 30, 2019,2020, Ultra Resources had approximately $578.1$584.3 million, including $12.3 million of PIK interest, in outstanding borrowings of 9.00% Cash / 2.00% PIK Senior Secured Second Lien Notes (“Seconddue July 2024 (the “Second Lien Notes”), pursuant to the Indenture, dated December 21, 2018 (the “Second Lien Notes Indenture”), with Ultra Resources, as issuer, the Company and its other subsidiaries, as guarantors, and Wilmington Trust, National Association,WTNA, as trustee and collateral agent. The trustee and collateral agent (the “Trustee”).

Interestresponsibilities were transferred to US Bank, N.A. on the Second Lien Notes accrue at (i) an annual rate of 9.00% payable in cash and (ii) an annual rate of 2.00% PIK. The interest payment dates for the Second Lien Notes are January 15 and July 15 of each year, commencing on July 15, 2019. The Company has accounted for such PIK interest as an increase to the principal outstanding. The Second Lien Notes will mature on July 12, 2024.May 14, 2020.

The Second Lien Notes are senior secured obligations of Ultra Resources and rank senior in right of payment to all of its existing and future unsecured senior debt, to the extent of the value of the collateral pledged under the Second Lien Notes Indenture and related collateral arrangements, senior in right of payment to all of its future subordinated debt, and junior in right of payment to all of its existing and future secured debt of senior priority, to the extent of the value of the collateral pledged thereby. The Second Lien Notes are secured by second priority security interests in substantially all assets of the Company. Payment by Ultra Resources of all amounts due on or in respect of the Second Lien Notes and the performance of Ultra Resources under the Second Lien Notes Indenture are initially guaranteed by the Company.

If Ultra Resources experiences certain change of control triggering events set forth inSubject to the stay order previously described, interest on the Second Lien Notes Indenture,accrued at (i) an annual rate of 9.00% payable in cash and (ii) an annual rate of 2.00% PIK. The cash interest payment dates for the Second Lien Notes were January 15 and July 15 of each holderyear, commencing in July 2019. The Company has accounted for such PIK interest as an increase to the principal outstanding. The Second Lien Notes have a stated maturity date of July 12, 2024; however, the Second Lien Notes and their maturity date will be impacted by the final resolution of the Chapter 11 Cases.

Other provisions of the Second Lien Notes may require Ultra Resources to repurchase all or a portionhave been disclosed in previous filings and have been deleted from this filing as compliance elements of its Second Lien Notes for cash at a price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of such Second Lien Notes, plus any accrued but unpaid interest (including PIK interest) to the date of repurchase.

Ultra Resources is subject to certain customary covenants under the Second Lien Notes Indenture and was in compliance with all such covenants as of June 30, 2019. are stayed by the bankruptcy filing under the Chapter 11 Cases.

Refer to Note 6 Long Term Debt in the 20182019 Form 10-K for additional details on the terms of the Second Lien Notes.


Senior Unsecured Notes. AtAs of June 30, 2019,2020, Ultra Resources had approximately $150.4 million of the 6.875% Senior Notes due April 2022 (the(the “2022 Notes”) outstanding and $225.0 million with respect to the of 7.125% Senior Notes due April 2025 (the(the “2025 Notes”, and together with) outstanding. The Unsecured Notes are treated as a single class of securities under the Unsecured Notes Indenture. UMB Bank, N.A. serves as the trustee for the Unsecured Notes Indenture.

Prior to default, the 2022 Notes the “Unsecured Notes”).

The 2022 Notes willwere scheduled to mature on April 15, 2022. Interest on the 2022 Notes accrueaccrued at an annual rate of 6.875% and interest payment dates for the 2022 Notes arewere April 15 and October 15 of each year. The 2025 Notes willwere scheduled to mature on April 15, 2025. Interest on the 2025 Notes accrueaccrued at an annual rate of 7.125% and interest payment dates for the 2025 Notes arewere April 15 and October 15 of each year. Interest will be paid on

Other provisions of the Unsecured Notes have been disclosed in previous regulatory filings and have been deleted from this filing as the issue date until maturity.  compliance elements of the Unsecured Notes are stayed by the bankruptcy filing under the Chapter 11 Cases.

Refer to Note 6 Long Term Debt in the 20182019 Form 10-K for additional details on the terms of the Unsecured Notes.

Cash flows provided by (used in):

Operating Activities. During the six months ended June 30, 2019,2020, net cash provided by operating activities was $215.1$63.2 million compared to $205.8$215.1 million for the same period in 2018.2019. The increasedecrease in net cash provided by operating activities is attributable to an increasea decrease in net income and an increasea decrease in working capital.capital driven by lower commodity prices and lower production, as well as a payment of significant reorganization costs in 2020 related to the Chapter 11 filing.

Investing Activities. During the six months ended June 30, 2019,2020, net cash used in investing activities was $178.3$20.8 million as compared to $272.0$178.3 million for the same period in 2018.2019. During the six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company had minimal investments into natural gas well related activities and facilities, with the most significant activity related to the purchase of the LGS assets from Corridor. The overall decrease in net cash used in investing activities between periods is largely related to decreased capital investments in 2020 associated with the Company’s suspension of drilling activities. In 2018, the Company was drilling vertical and horizontal wells which resultedactivities as announced in higher capital costs. During 2019, the Company is primarily focused on drilling vertical wells.  Additionally, in the second quarter of 2019, the Company elected to release a drilling rig and reduce its operated rig count in the Pinedale field from three to two. In the third quarter of 2019 the Company plans to reduce its operated drilling program toas a single rig.result of natural gas pricing remaining near multi-year lows, resulting in no new wells being drilled or completed in 2020.

Financing Activities. During the six months ended June 30, 2019,2020, net cash used in financing activities was $48.0$11.4 million as compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $55.3$48.0 million for the same period in 2018. The increase2019. Activity in net cash used in financing activities is attributable to the payments on the Revolving Credit Facility from operating cash flows in excess of the borrowings for the six months ended June 30, 2019.2020, was associated with the $10 million funding under the DIP Facility, and the $18.4 million of net repayments under the Revolving Credit Facility, and $2.5 million repayment under the Term Loan that occurred prior to the Petition Date.

Critical Accounting Policies

Please refer to the corresponding section in Part II, Item 7 and to Note 1, Significant Accounting Policies, included in Part II, Item 8 of our 20182019 Form 10-K for discussion of our accounting policies and estimates.

Reorganization Accounting. Effective May 14, 2020, as a result of the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases, the Company began accounting and reporting according to FASB ASC Topic 852 – Reorganizations, which specifies the accounting and financial


reporting requirements for entities reorganizing through Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.  These requirements include distinguishing transactions associated with the reorganization separate from activities related to the ongoing operations of the business.

New accounting pronouncements:

pronouncements.  Please refer to, Significant Accounting Policies, under Part I, Item 1 of this report for new accounting pronouncements.

OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS:

The Company did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as of June 30, 2019.2020.

ITEM 3 — QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Commodity Price Risk

Objectives and Strategy: The Company is exposed to commodity price risk. The following quantitative and qualitative information is provided about financial instruments to whichAs a smaller reporting company, we were a party at June 30, 2019, and from which we may incur future gains or losses from changes in commodity prices. We doare not enter into derivative or other financial instruments for speculative or trading purposes.

The Company’s major market risk exposure is in the pricing applicable to its natural gas and oil production. Realized pricing is currently driven primarily by the prevailing price for the Company’s natural gas production. Historically, prices received for natural gas production have been volatile and unpredictable. Pricing volatility is expected to continue. The prices we receive for our production depend on many factors outside of our control, including volatility in the differences between product prices at sales points and the applicable index price.

The Company relies on various types of derivative instruments to manage its exposure to commodity price risk andrequired to provide a level of certainty in the Company’s forward cash flows supporting the Company’s capital investment program. These types of instruments may include fixed price swaps, costless collars, deferred premium puts or basis differential swaps. These contracts are financial instruments, and do not require or allow for physical delivery of the hedged commodity. While mitigating the effects of


fluctuating commodity prices, these derivative contracts may limit the benefits we would receive from increases in commodity prices above the fixed hedge prices.

Under the Revolving Credit Facility, the Company is subject to the following minimum hedging requirements: through September 29, 2019, the Company isinformation required to hedge a minimum of 65% of the quarterly projected volumes of natural gas from its PDP reserves; and during the period beginning on September 30, 2019 and ending on March 30, 2020, the Company is required to hedge a minimum of 50% of the quarterly projected volumes of natural gas from PDP reserves. Beginning April 1, 2020, the Company will no longer be subject to a minimum hedging requirement.

Fair Value of Commodity Derivatives: The Company follows FASB ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”). Derivative contracts that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment are recorded at fair value as derivative assets and liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and the associated unrealized gains and losses are recorded as current income or expense on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company does not offset the value of its derivative arrangements with the same counterparty. Unrealized gains or losses on commodity derivatives represent the non-cash change in the fair value of these derivative instruments and do not impact operating cash flows on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The Company does not apply hedge accounting to any of its derivative instruments.  See Note 10 ofby this report for details regarding the fair value of the derivative contracts described below.

Commodity Derivative Contracts: At June 30, 2019, the Company had the following open commodity derivative contracts to manage commodity price risk. For the fixed price swaps, the Company receives the fixed price for the contract and pays the variable price to the counterparty. For the basis swaps, the Company receives a fixed price for the difference between two sales points for a specified commodity volume over a specified time period. The reference prices of these commodity derivative contracts are typically referenced to index prices as published by independent third parties.

Type/Year

 

Index

 

Total Volumes

 

 

Weighted Average (“WA”) Price per Unit

 

 

Fair Value -

June 30, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

(in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asset (Liability)

 

Natural gas fixed price swaps

 

 

 

(Mmbtu)

 

 

($/Mmbtu)

 

 

 

 

 

2019 (July through December)

 

NYMEX-Henry Hub

 

 

90.5

 

 

$

2.78

 

 

$

37,790

 

2020

 

NYMEX-Henry Hub

 

 

24.6

 

 

 

2.78

 

 

 

2,979

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Natural gas basis swaps (1)

 

 

 

(Mmbtu)

 

 

($/Mmbtu)

 

 

 

 

 

2019 (July through December)

 

NW Rockies Basis Swap

 

 

63.5

 

 

$

(0.54

)

 

$

(13,336

)

2020

 

NW Rockies Basis Swap

 

 

11.4

 

 

 

(0.17

)

 

 

1,114

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crude oil fixed price swaps

 

 

 

(Bbl)

 

 

($/Bbl)

 

 

 

 

 

2019 (July through December)

 

NYMEX-WTI

 

 

0.7

 

 

$

59.06

 

 

$

601

 

2020

 

NYMEX-WTI

 

 

0.5

 

 

 

60.31

 

 

 

1,727

 

Type/Year

 

Index

 

Total Volumes

 

 

WA Floor Price

($/MMBTU)

 

 

WA Ceiling Price

($/MMBTU)

 

 

Fair Value -

June 30, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

(in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asset (Liability)

 

Natural gas collars

 

 

 

(Mmbtu)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2019 (July through December)

 

NYMEX

 

 

2.8

 

 

$

2.85

 

 

$

3.13

 

 

$

1,376

 

2020

 

NYMEX

 

 

76.1

 

 

$

2.49

 

 

$

2.97

 

 

$

6,127

 

2021

 

NYMEX

 

��

7.2

 

 

$

2.47

 

 

$

3.03

 

 

$

(390

)

Natural gas deferred premium put options

 

 

 

(Mmbtu)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2020

 

NYMEX

 

 

27.9

 

 

$

2.41

 

 

N/A

 

 

$

1,707

 

(1)

Represents swap contracts that fix the basis differentials for gas sold at or near Opal, Wyoming and the value of natural gas established on the last trading day of the month by the NYMEX for natural gas swaps for the respective period.

(2)

The Natural gas deferred premium put options include an average deferred premium of $0.14 for the six months ended June 30, 2019.

Subsequent to June 30, 2019 and through July 31, 2019, the Company entered into the following open commodity derivative contracts to manage commodity price risk.

Type/Year

 

Index

 

Total Volumes

 

Weighted Average Price per Unit

 

Natural gas basis swaps

 

 

 

(Mmbtu)

 

($/Mmbtu)

 

2019 (July through December)

 

NW Rockies Basis Swap

 

2.44

 

$

(0.16

)

2020

 

NW Rockies Basis Swap

 

3.02

 

$

(0.17

)


The following table summarizes the pre-tax realized and unrealized gain (loss) the Company recognized related to its derivative instruments in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018: 

 

 

For the Three Months

 

 

For the Six Months

 

 

 

Ended June 30,

 

 

Ended June 30,

 

Commodity Derivatives (in thousands):

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Realized gain on commodity derivatives - natural gas (1)

 

$

3,936

 

 

$

10,982

 

 

$

(77,267

)

 

$

12,426

 

Realized gain (loss) on commodity derivatives - oil (1)

 

 

(516

)

 

 

(4,320

)

 

 

2,056

 

 

 

(4,690

)

Unrealized gain (loss) on commodity derivatives (1)

 

 

68,234

 

 

 

(53,933

)

 

 

82,527

 

 

 

(61,539

)

Total gain (loss) on commodity derivatives

 

$

71,654

 

 

$

(47,271

)

 

$

7,316

 

 

$

(53,803

)

(1)

Included in Loss on commodity derivatives in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The realized gain or loss on commodity derivatives relates to actual amounts received or paid or to be received or paid under the Company’s derivative contracts and the unrealized gain or loss on commodity derivatives represents the change in the fair value of these derivative instruments over the remaining term of the contract.

Interest Rate Risk

We are also exposed to market risk related to adverse changes in interest rates, primarily related to fluctuations in short-term rates that are based on the London interbank offered rate.  Such fluctuations may result in reductions of earnings or cash flows due to increases in the interest rates we pay on outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan Agreement. At June 30, 2019, the weighted average interest rate on our variable rate debt was 6.3% per year. If the balance of our variable interest rate at June 30, 2019 were to remain constant, a 10% change in the variable market interest rates would impact our cash flows by approximately $1.3 million per year.

Credit Risk

We monitor our risk of loss due to non-performance by counterparties of their contractual obligations. Our principal exposure to credit risk is through the sale of our natural gas and oil production, which we market to diverse group of companies, including major energy companies, natural gas utilities, oil refiners, pipeline companies, local distribution companies, financial institutions and end-users in various industries. We monitor our exposure to these counterparties primarily by reviewing credit ratings, financial statements and payment history. We extend credit terms based on our evaluation of each counterparty’s creditworthiness.

To a lesser extent, we are also exposed to credit risk through our derivative counterparties. We have entered into International Swap Dealers Association Master Agreements (“ISDA Agreements”) with each of our derivative counterparties. The terms of the ISDA Agreements provide us and the counterparties with rights of set-off upon the occurrence of defined acts of default by either us or a counterparty to a derivative, whereby the party not in default may set off all derivative liabilities owed to the defaulting party against all derivative asset receivables from the defaulting party. See Note 9 for additional information regarding our derivative activities.  Item.

ITEM 4 — CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company has performed an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are the controls and other procedures that it has designed to ensure that it records, processes, accumulates and communicates information to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures and submissions within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those determined to be effective can provide only a reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Based on the evaluation, the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective at a reasonable level of assurance as of June 30, 2019.2020.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 20192020 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.


PARTPART II — OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

SeeRefer Note 12 11 – Commitments and Contingencies in the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for discussion of on-going claims and disputes that arose during our chapterChapter 11 proceedings, certain of which may be material. The Company is also currently involved in various routine disputes and allegations incidental to its business operations. While it is not possible to determine or predict the ultimate disposition of these matters, the Company believes that the resolution of all such pending or threatened litigation is not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Our business has many risks. Any of the risks discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or in our other SEC filings, could have a material impact on our business, financial position, or results of operations. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial may also impair our business operations. Except as set forth below, there have been no material changes to the risks described in the Company’s Annual Report on2019 Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 and the Quarterly Report on the Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2019.2020. This information should be considered carefully, together with other information in this report and other reports and materials we file with the SEC.

Our common shares were recently delisted from The NASDAQ Global Select Market and trade in an over-the-counter market. This may negatively affect our stock price and liquidity.

As previously disclosed, on January 29, 2019, we received written notice from the Listing Qualifications Staff of The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC notifying us that our common shares over a period of 30 consecutive trading days closed below the average closing price of $1.00 per share, which is the minimum average closing price required to maintain listing under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5450(a)(1).  Further, as previously disclosed, on July 30, 2019, we received written notice from the Listing Qualifications Staff of The NASDAQ Global Select Market that our common shares would be delisted from The NASDAQ Global Select Market on August 8, 2019  because we have not regained compliance within the automatic period of 180 calendar days provided to us in accordance with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A).

Trading in our common shares is now conducted in the over-the-counter markets on the OTC Bulletin Board and the liquidity of our common shares may likely be reduced or impaired, not only in the number of shares which could be purchased and sold, but also through delays in the timing of the transactions.  There may also be a reduction in our coverage by security analysists and the news media, thereby resulting in potential lower prices for our common shares than might otherwise prevail. The delisting of our common shares may also result in other adverse consequences, including lower demand for our shares, adverse publicity and a reduced interest in our Company from investors, analysts and other market participants.

Investments in securities trading on the over-the-counter markets are generally less liquid than investments in securities trading on a national securities exchange. In addition, the trading of our common shares on the over-the-counter markets could have other negative implications, including the potential loss of confidence in us by suppliers, customers and employees and the loss of institutional investor interest in our common shares. This could further depress the trading price of our common shares and could also have a long-term adverse effect on our ability to raise capital.

There can be no assurance that our common shares will continue to trade on the over-the-counter markets or that any public market for the common shares will exist in the future, whether broker-dealers will continue to provide public quotes of the common shares on this market, whether the trading volume of the common shares will be sufficient to provide for an efficient trading market, whether quotes for the common shares may be blocked in the future, or that we will be able to relist the common shares on a national securities exchange.



ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

The following table provides information about purchases made by the Company (as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended June 30, 2019,2020, of shares of common stock, which is the sole class of equity securities registered by the Company pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act:

PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY ISSUER

Period

 

Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)

 

 

Weighted Average Price Paid per Share

 

 

Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Program

 

Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Program

April 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May 2019

 

 

190,872

 

 

 

0.39

 

 

 

June 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

190,872

 

 

 

0.39

 

 

 

Period

 

Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)

 

 

Weighted Average Price Paid per Share

 

 

Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Program

 

Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Program

April 2020

 

 

10,765

 

 

 

0.03

 

 

 

May 2020

 

 

148,585

 

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

June 2020

 

 

9,681

 

 

 

0.03

 

 

 

Total

 

 

169,031

 

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

All shares purchased by the Company in the second quarter of 20192020 were surrendered by employees in exchange for the payment of tax withholding upon the vesting of restricted stock awards. The acquisition of the surrendered shares was not part of a publicly announced program to repurchase shares of our common stock.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.The commencement of the Chapter 11 Cases constituted an event of default that accelerated our obligations under our Credit Agreement, Term Loan Agreement, Second Lien Notes and Unsecured Notes. Under the Bankruptcy Code, holders of our Second Lien Notes and Unsecured Notes and the lenders under our Credit Agreement and Term Loan Agreement were stayed from taking any action against us as a result of this event of default.

For additional information concerning the Bankruptcy Petitions under Chapter 11, refer to the Introductory Note – Voluntary Reorganization under Chapter 11 and Note 6 – Debt in the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

None.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

Appointment of Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

On April 15, 2019, the Board of Directors of Ultra Petroleum Corp. (the “Company”) appointed Mr. James N. Whyte as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of the Company, effective April 22, 2019.   Mr. Whyte, age 60, previously served as Executive Vice President for Intrepid Potash, Inc. from August 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, he served as the Executive Vice President of Human Resources and Risk Management from 2007 to August 2016. Mr. Whyte joined Intrepid Mining LLC as Vice President of Human Resources and Risk Management in 2004. Prior to joining Intrepid, Mr. Whyte spent 17 years in the property and casualty insurance industry including roles with Marsh and McLennan, Incorporated, American Re-Insurance, and a private insurance brokerage firm he founded. Mr. Whyte was a director of American Eagle Energy Corporation from November 2013 to October 2016. Mr. Whyte earned a Bachelors of Business Administration from Southern Methodist University and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Denver.

Mr. Whyte was not appointed pursuant to any arrangement or understanding with any other person, and there are no transactions with Mr. Whyte that would be reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Employment Agreement

On April 22, 2019, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Whyte (the “Whyte Employment Agreement”).  The Whyte Employment Agreement provides Mr. Whyte with an initial base salary of $285,000 per year; eligibility to receive cash-based incentive compensation pursuant to the Company’s short-term incentive programs as in effect from time to time with a target amount equal to 50% of his annual base salary; and eligibility to receive grants of equity-based incentive compensation in the form of restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units.  The Whyte Employment Agreement also provides Mr. Whyte with other benefits, including health insurance and the opportunity to participate in a 401(k) plan, to the same extent as such benefits are available to the Company’s other salaried employees.

The Whyte Employment Agreement provides that either the Company or Mr. Whyte can terminate his employment relationship. The Company’s right to terminate the employment relationship is subject to its obligation to make certain severance payments and provide certain other benefits to Mr. Whyte, depending upon the circumstances under which the employment relationship is terminated.  Under the Whyte Employment Agreement, the Company is generally not obligated to provide any severance payments or benefits if Mr. Whyte is terminated for cause or if Mr. Whyte resigns without good reason, and the Company is generally obligated toNone.


provide the severance payments and benefits if the Company terminates him without cause, or if he resigns with good reason (each, as defined in the Whyte Employment Agreement).  In the event Mr. Whyte’s employment is terminated by the Company without cause, or in the event Mr. Whyte resigns for good reason, the Company will be obligated (subject to Mr. Whyte’s timely execution and non-revocation of a release of claims) to provide Mr. Whyte with the following severance benefits: (i) payment of any accrued but unpaid compensation as of the termination date, (ii) payment of a portion of Mr. Whyte’s annual cash incentive compensation based on the Company’s actual performance at the conclusion of the performance period without proration, (iii) a lump-sum payment equal to Mr. Whyte’s then-current annual base salary, and (iv) continued coverage under the Company’s health and welfare benefits programs for the shorter of (x) 12 months following Mr. Whyte’s termination and (y) the date on which Mr. Whyte is eligible for comparable coverage under a subsequent employer.

The Whyte Employment Agreement also contains various other ordinary and customary covenants for the Company’s benefit by Mr. Whyte with respect to inventions, non-competition, non-solicitation, non-disparagement, confidentiality, and cooperation and assistance with respect to litigation or other adjudicatory proceedings.

The foregoing description of the Whyte Employment Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Whyte Employment Agreement, of which a copy is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.3 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Grant of Restricted Stock Units

On April 17, 2019, in connection with Mr. Whyte’s appointment as Chief Human Resources Officer, the Company granted an aggregate of 72,000 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to Mr. Whyte, effective April 22, 2019, pursuant to a restricted stock unit grant agreement (the “Whyte RSU Grant Agreement”).  The Whyte RSU Grant Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions of the Company’s 2017 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended and restated, and generally provides for the following terms:

One-third of the RSUs granted will vest in equal installments on each of April 22, 2020, April 22, 2021, and April 22, 2022, provided that Mr. Whyte remains employed on the applicable vesting date. Two-thirds of the RSUs granted will vest based on the extent to which both performance-based and time-based vesting conditions are achieved.

The performance-based vesting conditions are assessed based on the volume-weighted average price of the Company’s common shares as measured over 60 consecutive trading days relative to pre-established price goals.

Once a performance-based vesting condition is achieved, the RSUs that have become performance vested will time-vest over the two or three-year period following the date on which they became performance vested.

In the event that Mr. Whyte’s employment is terminated due to death, disability, by the Company without “cause” or by the executive’s resignation for “good reason” as defined in the Whyte Employment Agreement, subject to execution and non-revocation of a release of claims, a pro-rata portion of the time-vesting RSUs that would have vested on the vesting date immediately following the date of Mr. Whyte’s termination of employment will vest, and any performance-based RSUs that have previously performance-vested will immediately vest upon the termination. Any performance-based RSUs that have not performance-vested will automatically expire and terminate for no consideration as of the date of Mr. Whyte’s termination of employment.

The foregoing description of the Whyte RSU Grant Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the form of RSU Grant Agreement, of which a copy was filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 9, 2019.

Appointment of General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

On April 15, 2019, the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Mr. Kason D. Kerr as Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of the Company, effective April 22, 2019.   Mr. Kerr, age 35, previously worked at Halcon Resources Corporation, a publicly traded exploration and production company, from September 2012 to April 1019.  He most recently served as Halcon’s Deputy General Counsel, Corporate, where he worked primarily on the company’s capital markets transactions, acquisitions and divestitures, upstream and midstream activities. Prior to that, he was a capital markets attorney at the law firm of Latham & Watkins LLP and a corporate attorney at the law firm of Bracewell LLP. Mr. Kerr holds a B.B.A. degree in finance, with honors, from the University of Texas at Austin and a J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center.

Mr. Kerr was not appointed pursuant to any arrangement or understanding with any other person, and there are no transactions with Mr. Kerr that would be reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.


Employment Agreement

On April 22, 2019, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Kerr (the “Kerr Employment Agreement”).  The Kerr Employment Agreement provides Mr. Kerr with an initial base salary of $350,000 per year; eligibility to receive cash-based incentive compensation pursuant to the Company’s short-term incentive programs as in effect from time to time with a target amount equal to 75% of his annual base salary; and eligibility to receive grants of equity-based incentive compensation in the form of restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units.  The Kerr Employment Agreement also provides Mr. Kerr with other benefits, including health insurance and the opportunity to participate in a 401(k) plan, to the same extent as such benefits are available to the Company’s other salaried employees.

The Kerr Employment Agreement provides that either the Company or Mr. Kerr can terminate his employment relationship. The Company’s right to terminate the employment relationship is subject to its obligation to make certain severance payments and provide certain other benefits to Mr. Kerr, depending upon the circumstances under which the employment relationship is terminated.  Under the Kerr Employment Agreement, the Company is generally not obligated to provide any severance payments or benefits if Mr. Kerr is terminated for cause or if Mr. Kerr resigns without good reason, and the Company is generally obligated to provide the severance payments and benefits if the Company terminates him without cause, or if he resigns with good reason (each, as defined in the Kerr Employment Agreement).  In the event Mr. Kerr’s employment is terminated by the Company without cause, or in the event Mr. Kerr resigns for good reason, the Company will be obligated (subject to Mr. Kerr’s timely execution and non-revocation of a release of claims) to provide Mr. Kerr with the following severance benefits: (i) payment of any accrued but unpaid compensation as of the termination date, (ii) payment of a portion of Mr. Kerr’s annual cash incentive compensation based on the Company’s actual performance at the conclusion of the performance period without proration, (iii) a lump-sum payment equal to Mr. Kerr’s then-current annual base salary, and (iv) continued coverage under the Company’s health and welfare benefits programs for the shorter of (x) 12 months following Mr. Kerr’s termination and (y) the date on which Mr. Kerr is eligible for comparable coverage under a subsequent employer.

The Kerr Employment Agreement also contains various other ordinary and customary covenants for the Company’s benefit by Mr. Kerr with respect to inventions, non-competition, non-solicitation, non-disparagement, confidentiality, and cooperation and assistance with respect to litigation or other adjudicatory proceedings.

The foregoing description of the Kerr Employment Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Kerr Employment Agreement, of which a copy is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Grant of Restricted Stock Units

On April 17, 2019, in connection with Mr. Kerr’s appointment as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, the Company granted an aggregate of 255,000 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to Mr. Kerr, effective April 22, 2019, pursuant to a restricted stock unit grant agreement (the “Kerr RSU Grant Agreement”).  The Kerr RSU Grant Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions of the Company’s 2017 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended and restated, and generally provides for the following terms:

One-third of the RSUs granted will vest in equal installments on each of April 22, 2020, April 22, 2021, and April 22, 2022, provided that Mr. Kerr remains employed on the applicable vesting date. Two-thirds of the RSUs granted will vest based on the extent to which both performance-based and time-based vesting conditions are achieved.

The performance-based vesting conditions are assessed based on the volume-weighted average price of the Company’s common shares as measured over 60 consecutive trading days relative to pre-established price goals.

Once a performance-based vesting condition is achieved, the RSUs that have become performance vested will time-vest over the two or three-year period following the date on which they became performance vested.

In the event that Mr. Kerr’s employment is terminated due to death, disability, by the Company without “cause” or by the executive’s resignation for “good reason” as defined in the Kerr Employment Agreement, subject to execution and non-revocation of a release of claims, a pro-rata portion of the time-vesting RSUs that would have vested on the vesting date immediately following the date of Mr. Kerr’s termination of employment will vest, and any performance-based RSUs that have previously performance-vested will immediately vest upon the termination. Any performance-based RSUs that have not performance-vested will automatically expire and terminate for no consideration as of the date of Mr. Kerr’s termination of employment.


The foregoing description of the Kerr RSU Grant Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the form of the RSU Grant Agreement, of which a copy was filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 9, 2019.


ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

(a) Exhibits

Exhibit Number

 

Description

 

 

 

2.1

 

Debtors’ Second Amended Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization (incorporated by reference to Exhibit A of the Order Confirming Debtors’ Second Amended Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization, filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Ultra Petroleum Corp. on March 16, 2017)2017).

 

 

        *3.13.1

 

Restated Articles of Reorganization of Ultra Petroleum Corp. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Form 10-Q filed by Ultra Petroleum Corp. on August 9, 2019).

 

 

 

3.2

 

Second Amended and Restated Bylaw No. 1 of Ultra Petroleum Corp. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Ultra Petroleum Corp. on March 12, 2018).

 

 

 

4.1

 

Specimen Common Share Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Ultra Petroleum Corp. on April 18, 2017).

 

 

 

4.2

 

Indenture dated asDescription of April 12, 2017 among Ultra Resources, Inc., Ultra Petroleum Corp., the subsidiary guarantors party thereto and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trusteeCapital Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.24.1 to the CurrentAnnual Report on Form 8-K10-K filed by Ultra Petroleum Corp. on April 18, 2017).

        4.3

First Supplemental Indenture dated as of December 21, 2018, to Indenture dated as of April 12, 2017, among Ultra Resources, Inc., Ultra Petroleum Corp., the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Ultra Petroleum Corp. on December 26, 2018)15, 2020).

 

 

        4.44.3

 

Indenture dated asInterim Order Approving Notification and Hearing Procedures for Certain Transfers of December 21, 2018, among Ultra Resources, Inc., Ultra Petroleum Corp., the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trusteeDeclarations of Worthlessness with Respect to Common Stock [Docket No. 67] (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Ultra Petroleum Corp. on December 26, 2018)May 21, 2020).

 

 

        4.5

First Supplemental Indenture dated as of January 22, 2019, to Indenture dated as of December 21, 2018, among Ultra Petroleum Corp., Ultra Resources, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Ultra Petroleum Corp. on January 25, 2019).

        4.6

Second Supplemental Indenture dated as of January 23, 2019, to Indenture dated as of December 21, 2018, among Ultra Petroleum Corp., Ultra Resources, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Ultra Petroleum Corp. on January 25, 2019).

        4.7

Third Supplemental Indenture dated as of February 4, 2019, to Indenture dated as of December 21, 2018, among Ultra Petroleum Corp., Ultra Resources, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.7 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by Ultra Petroleum Corp. on March 7, 2019).

        4.8

Fourth Supplemental Indenture dated as of February 13, 2019, to Indenture dated as of December 21, 2018, among Ultra Petroleum Corp., Ultra Resources, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.8 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by Ultra Petroleum Corp. on March 7, 2019).

        4.9

Fifth Supplemental Indenture dated as of February 15, 2019, to Indenture dated as of December 21, 2018, among Ultra Petroleum Corp., Ultra Resources, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.9 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by Ultra Petroleum Corp. on March 7, 2019).

10.1

 

FourthSixth Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of February 14, 2019,2020, by and among Ultra Resources, Inc. as borrower, Bank of Montreal, as administrative agent, and each of the lenders and other parties party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Ultra Petroleum Corp. on February 19, 2019)18, 2020)..

 *#10.2

10.2

 

EmploymentRestructuring Support Agreement, dated as of April 22, 2019May 14, 2020, by and betweenamong the Debtors, the Consenting RBL Lenders, the Consenting Term Lenders and the Consenting Noteholders (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Ultra Petroleum Corp. and Kason Kerr.on May 15, 2020).

 *#10.3

10.3

 

EmploymentFirst Amendment to Restructuring Support Agreement, dated as of April 22, 2019June 26, 2020, between the Debtors and the Consenting Stakeholders party thereto (incorporated by and betweenreference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Ultra Petroleum Corp. and Jamie Whyte.on July 2, 2020).


     #10.4

10.4

 

EmploymentTripartite Agreement, dated as of May 12, 2020, by and among Ultra Resources, UMB Bank, N.A. and Wilmington Trust, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Ultra Petroleum Corp. on May 15, 2020).

10.5

Tripartite Agreement, dated as of May 12, 2020, by and among Ultra Resources, U.S. Bank and Wilmington Trust, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Ultra Petroleum Corp. on May 15, 2020).

10.6

Agency Succession Agreement, dated as of May  13, 2020, by and among Barclays Bank PLC as original agent, Wilmington Trust, National Association as successor agent, the lender parties thereto and Ultra Resources Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Ultra Petroleum Corp. on May 15, 2020).

10.7

Senior Secured Superpriority Debtor-in-Possession Credit Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2020, by and among Ultra Resources, Inc., UP Energy Corporation, the lenders party thereto and Wilmington Trust, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Ultra Petroleum Corp. on May 21, 2020).

10.8

First Amendment to Senior Secured Superpriority Debtor-in-Possession Credit Agreement, dated as of June 17, 201916, 2020, by and betweenamong Ultra Petroleum Corp.Resources, Inc., the lenders party thereto, Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Administrative and Mark SolomonCollateral Agent, and the other parties party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Ultra Petroleum Corp. on June 20, 2019)19, 2020).

 

 

 

    #10.510.9

Ultra Petroleum Corp. Annual Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Ultra Petroleum Corp. on July 12, 2018).

10.10

 

Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Form 10-Q filed by Ultra Petroleum Corp. on May 9, 2019).


 

 

 

    #10.610.11

 

Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Form 10-Q filed by Ultra Petroleum Corp. on May 9, 2019).

 *31.1

10.12

Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement of Brad Johnson, dated as of March 1, 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Ultra Petroleum Corp. on March 12, 2020).

10.13

Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement of David W. Honeyfield, dated as of March 1, 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Ultra Petroleum Corp. on March 12, 2020).

10.14

Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement of Jerald J. Stratton, Jr., dated as of March 1, 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Ultra Petroleum Corp. on March 12, 2020).

10.15

Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement of Kason D. Kerr, dated as of March 1, 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Ultra Petroleum Corp. on March 12, 2020).

10.16

Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement of James N. Whyte, dated as of March 1, 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Ultra Petroleum Corp. on March 12, 2020).

10.17

Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement of Mark T. Solomon, dated as of March 1, 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Ultra Petroleum Corp. on March 12, 2020).

10.18

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of June 28, 2020, between Ultra Wyoming, LLC and Pinedale Corridor, LP (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Ultra Petroleum Corp. on July 2, 2020).

10.19

Backstop Purchase Agreement dated as of July 27, 2020 by and among the Debtors and the Backstop Parties (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Ultra Petroleum Corp. on July 29, 2020).

*31.1

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

    *31.2*31.2

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

  ****32.1

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

  ****32.2

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

**101.INS

 

XBRL Instance Document.

 

 

 

**101.SCH

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.

 

 

 

**101.CAL

 

XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document.

 

 

 

**101.LAB

 

XBRL Label Linkbase Document.

 

 

 

**101.PRE

 

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document.

 

 

 

**101.DEF

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition.

 

*

Filed herewith

**

Furnished herewith  

#

Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit to this Form 10-Q pursuant to Item 15(b)


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.

 

 

ULTRA PETROLEUM CORP.

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Brad Johnson

 

 

Name:

Brad Johnson

 

 

Title:

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

Date: August 9, 20197, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ David W. Honeyfield

 

 

Name:

David W. Honeyfield

 

 

Title:

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

Date: August 9, 20197, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Mark T. Solomon

 

 

Name:

Mark T. Solomon

 

 

Title:

Vice President – Controller and Chief Accounting Officer

Date: August 9, 20197, 2020

 

 

 

 

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