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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024
OR
TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                    to                                    
Commission File Number 001-19514
Gulfport Energy Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware86-3684669
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
713 Market Drive
Oklahoma City,Oklahoma73114
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
(405) 252-4600
(Registrant telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per shareGPORThe New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
    Yes  ý     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 (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).     Yes  ý    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 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   ý     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 Exchange Act).    Yes      No  ý
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 distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court.
 Yes  ý    No  ¨
As of July 29, 2024, 18,107,078 shares of the registrant’s common stock were outstanding.


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DEFINITIONS
Unless the context otherwise indicates, references to “us,” “we,” “our,” “ours,” “Gulfport,” the “Company” and “Registrant” refer to Gulfport Energy Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries. All monetary values, other than per unit and per share amounts, are stated in thousands of U.S. dollars unless otherwise specified. In addition, the following are other abbreviations and definitions of certain terms used within this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q:
1145 Indenture. Agreement dated May 17, 2021 between the Company, UMB Bank, National Association, as trustee, and the guarantors party thereto, under section 1145 of the Bankruptcy Code for our 8.0% Senior Notes due 2026.
2026 Senior Notes. 8.0% Senior Notes due 2026.
4(a)(2) Indenture. Certain eligible holders made an election entitling such holders to receive senior notes issued pursuant to an indenture, dated as of May 17, 2021, by and among the Company, UMB Bank, National Association, as trustee, and the guarantors party thereto, under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) as opposed to its share of the up to $550 million aggregate principal amount of our Senior Notes due 2026. The 4(a)(2) Indenture’s terms are substantially similar to the terms of the 1145 Indenture. The primary differences between the terms of the 4(a)(2) Indenture and the terms of the 1145 Indenture are that (i) affiliates of the Issuer holding 4(a)(2) Notes are permitted to vote in determining whether the holders of the required principal amount of indenture securities have concurred in any direction or consent under the 4(a)(2) Indenture, while affiliates of the Issuer holding 1145 Notes will not be permitted to vote on such matters under the 1145 Indenture, (ii) the covenants of the 1145 Indenture (other than the payment covenant) require that the Issuer comply with the covenants of the 4(a)(2) Indenture, as amended, and (iii) the 1145 Indenture requires that the 1145 Securities be redeemed pro rata with the 4(a)(2) Securities and that the 1145 Indenture be satisfied and discharged if the 4(a)(2) Indenture is satisfied and discharged.
ASC. Accounting Standards Codification.
Bbl. One stock tank barrel, or 42 U.S. gallons liquid volume, used herein in reference to crude oil or other liquid hydrocarbons.
Board of Directors (Board). The board of directors of Gulfport Energy Corporation.
Btu. British thermal unit, which represents the amount of energy needed to heat one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit and can be used to describe the energy content of fuels.
Completion. The process of treating a drilled well followed by the installation of permanent equipment for the production of natural gas, oil and NGL.
Credit Facility. The Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent and various lender parties, providing for a senior secured reserve-based revolving credit facility effective as of October 14,2021, as amended by the Joinder, Commitment Increase and Borrowing Base Redetermination Agreement, and Third Amendment to Credit Agreement dated as of May 1, 2023 and reaffirmed as of April 18, 2024.
DD&A. Depreciation, depletion and amortization.
Disputed Claims Reserve. Reserve used to settle any pending claims of unsecured creditors that were in dispute as of the effective date of the Plan.
Emergence Date. Gulfport filed for voluntary reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code on November 13, 2020, and subsequently operated as a debtor-in-possession, in accordance with applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code, until its emergence on May 17, 2021.
GAAP. Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Gross Acres or Gross Wells. Refers to the total acres or wells in which a working interest is owned.
Guarantors. All existing consolidated subsidiaries that guarantee the Company's Credit Facility or certain other debt.
Incentive Plan. Gulfport Energy Corporation Stock Incentive Plan effective on the Emergence Date.
Indentures. Collectively, the 1145 Indenture and the 4(a)(2) Indenture governing the 2026 Senior Notes.
LIBOR. London Interbank Offered Rate.
LOE. Lease operating expenses.
Marcellus. Refers to the Marcellus Play that includes the hydrocarbon bearing rock formations commonly referred to as the Marcellus formation located in the Appalachian Basin of the United States and Canada. Our acreage is located primarily in Belmont County in eastern Ohio.
MBbl. One thousand barrels of crude oil, condensate or natural gas liquids.
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Mcf. One thousand cubic feet of natural gas.
Mcfe. One thousand cubic feet of natural gas equivalent, with one barrel of NGL and crude oil being equivalent to 6,000 cubic feet of natural gas.
MMBtu. One million British thermal units.
MMcf. One million cubic feet of natural gas.
MMcfe. One million cubic feet of natural gas equivalent, with one barrel of NGL and crude oil being equivalent to 6,000 cubic feet of natural gas.
Natural Gas Liquids (NGL). Hydrocarbons in natural gas that are separated from the gas as liquids through the process of absorption, condensation, adsorption or other methods in gas processing or cycling plants. Natural gas liquids primarily include ethane, propane, butane, isobutene, pentane, hexane and natural gasoline.
Net Acres or Net Wells. Refers to the sum of fractional working interests owned in gross acres or gross wells.
NYMEX. New York Mercantile Exchange.
Parent. Gulfport Energy Corporation.
Plan. The Amended Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization of Gulfport Energy Corporation and Its Debtor Subsidiaries.
Repurchase Program. A stock repurchase program to acquire up to $650 million of Gulfport's outstanding common stock. It is authorized to extend through December 31, 2024, and may be suspended from time to time, modified, extended or discontinued by the Board of Directors at any time.
RTSR. Relative total shareholder return.
SCOOP. Refers to the South Central Oklahoma Oil Province, a term used to describe a defined area that encompasses many of the top hydrocarbon producing counties in Oklahoma within the Anadarko basin. The SCOOP Play mainly targets the Devonian to Mississippian aged Woodford, Sycamore and Springer formations. Our acreage is primarily in Garvin, Grady and Stephens Counties.
SEC. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
SOFR. Secured Overnight Financing Rate.
TSR. Total shareholder return.
Utica. Refers to the Utica Play that includes the hydrocarbon bearing rock formations commonly referred to as the Utica formation located in the Appalachian Basin of the United States and Canada. Our acreage is located primarily in Belmont, Harrison, Jefferson and Monroe Counties in eastern Ohio.
Working Interest (WI). The operating interest which gives the owner the right to drill, produce and conduct operating activities on the property and a share of production.
WTI. Refers to West Texas Intermediate.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This Form 10-Q may include 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, that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward looking statements by terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “believes,” “estimates,” “projects,” “predicts,” “potential” and similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this Form 10-Q that address activities, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future, including the expected impact of the war in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East on our business, our industry and the global economy, estimated future production and net revenues from oil and gas reserves and the present value thereof, future capital expenditures (including the amount and nature thereof), share repurchases, business strategy and measures to implement strategy, competitive strength, goals, expansion and growth of our business and operations, plans, references to future success, reference to intentions as to future matters and other such matters are forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements are largely based on our expectations and beliefs concerning future events, which reflect estimates and assumptions made by our management. These estimates and assumptions reflect our best judgment based on currently known market conditions and other factors relating to our operations and business environment, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control.
Although we believe our estimates and assumptions to be reasonable, they are inherently uncertain and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that are beyond our control. In addition, management's assumptions about future events may prove to be inaccurate. Management cautions all readers that the forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q are not guarantees of future performance, and we cannot assure any reader that those statements will be realized or the forward-looking events and circumstances will occur. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements due to the factors listed in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and Item 7. “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and elsewhere in this Form 10-Q. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Form 10-Q.
All forward-looking statements, expressed or implied, included in this Quarterly Report are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. This cautionary statement should also be considered in connection with any subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements that we or persons acting on our behalf may issue.
Except as otherwise required by applicable law, we disclaim any duty to update any forward-looking statements, all of which are expressly qualified by the statements in this section, to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this Quarterly Report.
We may use the Investors section of our website (www.gulfportenergy.com) to communicate with investors. It is possible that the financial and other information posted there could be deemed to be material information. The information on our website is not part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.


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GULFPORT ENERGY CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$1,233 $1,929 
Accounts receivable—oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids sales94,346 122,479 
Accounts receivable—joint interest and other21,210 22,221 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets6,239 16,951 
Short-term derivative instruments147,243 233,226 
Total current assets270,271 396,806 
Property and equipment:
Oil and natural gas properties, full-cost method
Proved oil and natural gas properties3,171,811 2,904,519 
Unproved properties218,399 204,233 
Other property and equipment10,810 9,165 
Total property and equipment3,401,020 3,117,917 
Less: accumulated depletion, depreciation and amortization(1,024,142)(865,618)
Total property and equipment, net2,376,878 2,252,299 
Other assets:
Long-term derivative instruments38,220 47,566 
Deferred tax asset517,890 525,156 
Operating lease assets7,844 14,299 
Other assets27,140 31,487 
Total other assets591,094 618,508 
Total assets$3,238,243 $3,267,613 
Liabilities, Mezzanine Equity and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities$290,978 $309,532 
Short-term derivative instruments43,838 21,963 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities6,888 12,959 
Total current liabilities341,704 344,454 
Non-current liabilities:
Long-term derivative instruments20,941 18,602 
Asset retirement obligation31,438 29,941 
Non-current operating lease liabilities956 1,340 
Long-term debt679,503 667,382 
Total non-current liabilities732,838 717,265 
Total liabilities$1,074,542 $1,061,719 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)
Mezzanine equity:
Preferred stock - $0.0001 par value, 110.0 thousand shares authorized, 43.8 thousand issued and outstanding at June 30, 2024, and 44.2 thousand issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023
43,788 44,214 
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock - $0.0001 par value, 42.0 million shares authorized, 18.1 million issued and outstanding at June 30, 2024, and 18.3 million issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023
2 2 
Additional paid-in capital249,038 315,726 
Common stock held in reserve, 0 shares at June 30, 2024 and 62.0 thousand shares at December 31, 2023
 (1,996)
Retained earnings1,871,571 1,847,948 
Treasury stock, at cost - 4.6 thousand shares at June 30, 2024 and 0 shares at December 31, 2023
(698) 
Total stockholders’ equity$2,119,913 $2,161,680 
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and stockholders’ equity$3,238,243 $3,267,613 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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GULFPORT ENERGY CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited) 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
REVENUES:
Natural gas sales$144,458 $159,246 
Oil and condensate sales19,127 22,602 
Natural gas liquid sales26,147 26,070 
Net (loss) gain on natural gas, oil and NGL derivatives(8,615)96,788 
Total revenues181,117 304,706 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Lease operating expenses15,817 16,155 
Taxes other than income7,018 7,938 
Transportation, gathering, processing and compression86,529 85,664 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization78,553 80,148 
General and administrative expenses10,752 8,611 
Restructuring costs 2,893 
Accretion expense567 714 
Total operating expenses199,236 202,123 
(LOSS) INCOME FROM OPERATIONS(18,119)102,583 
OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME):
Interest expense15,158 13,727 
Other, net522 (4,831)
Total other expense15,680 8,896 
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES(33,799)93,687 
INCOME TAX BENEFIT:
Current  
Deferred(7,587) 
Total income tax benefit(7,587) 
NET (LOSS) INCOME$(26,212)$93,687 
Dividends on preferred stock(1,095)(1,278)
Participating securities - preferred stock (14,044)
NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS$(27,307)$78,365 
NET (LOSS) INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:
Basic$(1.51)$4.23 
Diluted$(1.51)$4.18 
Weighted average common shares outstanding—Basic18,144 18,518 
Weighted average common shares outstanding—Diluted18,144 18,805 
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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GULFPORT ENERGY CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited) 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
REVENUES:
Natural gas sales$332,744 $441,780 
Oil and condensate sales40,828 53,316 
Natural gas liquid sales54,253 65,982 
Net gain on natural gas, oil and NGL derivatives36,521 474,849 
Total revenues464,346 1,035,927 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Lease operating expenses32,625 36,017 
Taxes other than income15,278 18,633 
Transportation, gathering, processing and compression173,148 173,281 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization158,576 159,242 
General and administrative expenses19,950 17,344 
Restructuring costs 4,762 
Accretion expense1,122 1,478 
Total operating expenses400,699 410,757 
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS63,647 625,170 
OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME):
Interest expense30,161 27,483 
Other, net397 (19,054)
Total other expense30,558 8,429 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES33,089 616,741 
INCOME TAX EXPENSE:
Current  
Deferred7,266  
Total income tax expense7,266  
NET INCOME$25,823 $616,741 
Dividends on preferred stock(2,200)(2,585)
Participating securities - preferred stock(3,469)(92,611)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS$20,154 $521,545 
NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:
Basic$1.11 $27.91 
Diluted$1.09 $27.60 
Weighted average common shares outstanding—Basic18,169 18,688 
Weighted average common shares outstanding—Diluted18,573 18,930 
 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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GULFPORT ENERGY CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Common StockCommon Stock Held in ReserveTreasury StockPaid-in CapitalRetained EarningsTotal Stockholders’
Equity
SharesAmountSharesAmount
Balance at January 1, 202319,097 $2 (62)$(1,996)$(286)$449,243 $381,872 $828,835 
Net income— — — — — — 523,054 523,054 
Stock compensation— — — — — 3,069 — 3,069 
Repurchase of common stock under Repurchase Program(457)— — — (201)(33,001)— (33,202)
Issuance of common stock upon vesting of share-based awards5 — — — — — — — 
Common stock withheld for income taxes on share-based awards(2)— — — — (287)— (287)
Dividends on preferred stock— — — — — — (1,307)(1,307)
Balance at March 31, 202318,643 $2 (62)$(1,996)$(487)$419,024 $903,619 $1,320,162 
Net income— — — — — — 93,687 93,687 
Conversion of preferred stock431 — — — — 5,836 — 5,836 
Stock compensation— — — — — 3,834 — 3,834 
Repurchase of common stock under Repurchase Program(448)— — — 487 (43,117)— (42,630)
Issuance of common stock upon vesting of share-based awards50 — — — — — — — 
Common stock withheld for income taxes on share-based awards(18)— — — — (1,493)— (1,493)
Dividends on preferred stock— — — — — (2)(1,278)(1,280)
Balance at June 30, 202318,658 $2 (62)$(1,996)$ $384,082 $996,028 $1,378,116 


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GULFPORT ENERGY CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY CONTINUED
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Common StockCommon Stock Held in ReserveTreasury StockPaid-in CapitalRetained EarningsTotal Stockholders’
Equity
SharesAmountSharesAmount
Balance at January 1, 202418,288 $2 (62)$(1,996)$ $315,726 $1,847,948 $2,161,680 
Net income— — — — — — 52,035 52,035 
Conversion of preferred stock1 — — — — 11 — 11 
Stock compensation— — — — — 3,587 — 3,587 
Repurchase of common stock under Repurchase Program(210)— — — — (29,788)— (29,788)
Issuance of common stock held in reserve— — 62 1,996 — — — 1,996 
Issuance of common stock upon vesting of share-based awards18 — — — — — — — 
Common stock withheld for income taxes on share-based awards(8)— — — — (1,086)— (1,086)
Dividends on preferred stock— — — — — — (1,105)(1,105)
Balance at March 31, 202418,089 $2  $ $ $288,450 $1,898,878 $2,187,330 
Net loss— — — — — — (26,212)(26,212)
Conversion of preferred stock30 — — — — 415 — 415 
Stock compensation— — — — — 4,990 — 4,990 
Repurchase of common stock under Repurchase Program(156)— — — (698)(24,319)— (25,017)
Issuance of common stock upon vesting of share-based awards303 — — — — — — — 
Common stock withheld for income taxes on share-based awards(129)— — — — (20,498)— (20,498)
Dividends on preferred stock— — — — — — (1,095)(1,095)
Balance at June 30, 202418,137 $2  $ $(698)$249,038 $1,871,571 $2,119,913 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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GULFPORT ENERGY CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$25,823 $616,741 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depletion, depreciation and amortization158,576 159,242 
Net gain on derivative instruments(36,522)(474,849)
Net cash receipts on settled derivative instruments156,065 52,886 
Deferred income tax expense7,266  
Stock-based compensation expense5,746 5,043 
Other, net3,024 4,184 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net(8,491)48,159 
Net cash provided by operating activities311,487 411,406 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to oil and natural gas properties(244,851)(283,406)
Proceeds from sale of oil and natural gas properties 2,648 
Other, net(1,647)(835)
Net cash used in investing activities(246,498)(281,593)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Principal payments on Credit Facility(511,000)(518,000)
Borrowings on Credit Facility523,000 472,000 
Debt issuance costs and loan commitment fees(106)(6,920)
Dividends on preferred stock(2,200)(2,587)
Repurchase of common stock under Repurchase Program(38,793)(54,085)
Repurchase of common stock under Repurchase Program - related party(15,002)(20,431)
Shares exchanged for tax withholdings(21,584)(1,780)
Net cash used in financing activities(65,685)(131,803)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents(696)(1,990)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period1,929 7,259 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$1,233 $5,269 
 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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GULFPORT ENERGY CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Description of Company
Gulfport Energy Corporation (the "Company" or "Gulfport") is an independent natural gas-weighted exploration and production company focused on the production of natural gas, crude oil and NGL in the United States. The Company's principal properties are located in eastern Ohio targeting the Utica and Marcellus and in central Oklahoma targeting the SCOOP Woodford and Springer formations.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Gulfport were prepared in accordance with GAAP and the rules and regulations of the SEC.
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Form 10-Q”) relates to the financial position and periods as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and the six months ended June 30, 2023. The Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, should be read in conjunction with this Form 10-Q. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair statement of our condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes and include the accounts of our wholly-owned subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and balances have been eliminated. The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements and Disclosure Rules
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (Topic 280). The amendments require disclosure for each reportable segment, the significant expense categories and amounts that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision-maker (CODM) and included in each reported measure of a segment’s profit or loss. Additionally, this ASU enhances interim disclosure requirements and provides new segment disclosure requirements for entities with a single reportable segment. ASU 2023-07 is effective retrospectively for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on our disclosures.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes: Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (Topic 740). The amendment requires annual disclosure of additional categories of information about federal, state, and foreign income taxes in the rate reconciliation table and to provide more details about the reconciling items in some categories if the items meet a quantitative threshold. Additionally, the amendment requires disclosure of annual income taxes paid (net of refunds received) disaggregated by federal, state, and foreign taxes and to disaggregate the information by jurisdiction based on a quantitative threshold. ASU 2023-09 is effective for the Company’s annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted, and should be applied on a prospective basis, with a retrospective option. We are currently evaluating the effect that adoption of ASU 2023-09 will have on our disclosures.
In March 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") issued final climate-related disclosure rules that will require disclosure of material climate-related risks and material direct greenhouse gas emissions from operations owned or controlled (Scope 1) and/or material indirect greenhouse gas emissions from purchased energy consumed in owned or controlled operations (Scope 2). Additionally, the rules require disclosure in the notes to the financial statements of the effects of severe weather events and other natural conditions, subject to certain materiality thresholds. In April 2024, the SEC issued an order to stay the rules pending the completion of judicial review of multiple petitions challenging the rules. The SEC has indicated that it will publish a new effective date for the rules, if ultimately implemented, at the conclusion of the stay. We are in the process of analyzing the impact of the rules on our related disclosures.
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Reclassification
Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period financial statements and related disclosures to conform to current period presentation. These reclassifications have no impact on previous reported total assets, total liabilities, net income or total operating cash flows.
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):
June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Revenue payable and suspense$119,769 $148,598 
Accounts payable53,492 43,517 
Accrued capital expenditures39,597 38,322 
Accrued transportation, gathering, processing and compression36,138 32,849 
Accrued contract rejection damages and shares held in reserve 1,996 
Other accrued liabilities41,982 44,250 
Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities$290,978 $309,532 
Other, net
As part of its Chapter 11 Cases and restructuring efforts, the Company filed motions to reject certain firm transportation agreements between the Company and affiliates of TC Energy Corporation ("TC") and Rover Pipeline LLC ("Rover"). During the first quarter of 2023, Gulfport finalized a settlement agreement with Rover that was approved by the Bankruptcy Court on February 21, 2023. Pursuant to the settlement agreement, Gulfport and Rover agreed that the firm transportation contracts between them would be rejected. As part of the settlement, Gulfport paid a $1.0 million administrative claim, which is included in Other, net. Additionally, on February 24, 2023, Gulfport received an additional $17.8 million interim distribution for its TC claim, which is also included in Other, net. Other, net in the second quarter of 2023 included a $5.0 million recoupment of previously placed collateral for certain firm transportation commitments during our Chapter 11 Cases.
Supplemental Cash Flow and Non-Cash Information (in thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest payments, net of amounts capitalized$28,263 $26,122 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net:
Accounts receivable - oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquid sales$28,133 $186,300 
Accounts receivable - joint interest and other1,011 3,595 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(37,017)(140,832)
Prepaid expenses(649)(973)
Other assets31 69 
Total changes in operating assets and liabilities, net$(8,491)$48,159 
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions:
Capitalized stock-based compensation$2,830 $1,861 
Asset retirement obligation capitalized$375 $73 
Asset retirement obligation removed due to divestiture and settlements$ $(919)
Release of common stock held in reserve$1,996 $ 
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2.PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
The major categories of property and equipment and related accumulated DD&A are as follows (in thousands):
June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Proved oil and natural gas properties$3,171,811 $2,904,519 
Unproved properties218,399 204,233 
Other depreciable property and equipment10,424 8,779 
Land386 386 
Total property and equipment3,401,020 3,117,917 
Accumulated DD&A(1,024,142)(865,618)
Property and equipment, net$2,376,878 $2,252,299 
Under the full cost method of accounting, the Company is required to perform a ceiling test each quarter. The test determines a limit, or ceiling, on the book value of the Company's oil and natural gas properties. At June 30, 2024 and 2023, the net book value of the Company's oil and gas properties was below the calculated ceiling. As a result, the Company did not record an impairment of its oil and natural gas properties for the three or six months ended June 30, 2024 or 2023.
Lower natural gas, oil and NGL prices can reduce the value of the Company’s assets. In addition to commodity prices, the Company’s production rates, levels of proved reserves, future development costs, transfers of unevaluated properties and other factors will determine its actual ceiling test calculation and impairment analysis in future periods. Given the decline of commodity prices in 2023 and 2024 and the current pricing outlook for the remainder of 2024, the Company believes a non-cash impairment of its assets is reasonably likely to occur in the third quarter of 2024. Any such ceiling test impairment could be material to our net earnings; however, given the inter-relationship of the various judgements made to estimate proved reserves, it is impractical to estimate the potential changes in these estimates and their impact on the impairment.
Certain general and administrative costs are capitalized to the full cost pool and represent management’s estimate of costs incurred directly related to exploration and development activities. All general and administrative costs not capitalized are charged to expense as they are incurred. Capitalized general and administrative costs were approximately $6.3 million and $12.0 million, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, and $5.4 million and $10.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively.
The Company evaluates the costs excluded from its amortization calculation at least annually. Individually insignificant unevaluated properties are grouped for evaluation and periodically transferred to evaluated properties over a timeframe consistent with their expected development schedule.
The following table summarizes the Company’s non-producing properties excluded from amortization by area (in thousands):
June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Utica & Marcellus$193,309 $177,888 
SCOOP25,090 26,345 
Total unproved properties$218,399 $204,233 
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Asset Retirement Obligation
The following table provides a reconciliation of the Company’s asset retirement obligation for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Asset retirement obligation, beginning of period$29,941 $33,171 
Liabilities incurred375 73 
Liabilities settled (165)
Liabilities removed due to divestitures (919)
Accretion expense1,122 1,478 
Total asset retirement obligation, end of period$31,438 $33,638 
3.LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt consisted of the following items as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in thousands):
June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
8.0% senior unsecured notes due 2026
$550,000 $550,000 
Credit Facility due 2027130,000 118,000 
Net unamortized debt issuance costs(497)(618)
Total debt, net679,503 667,382 
Less: current maturities of long-term debt  
Total long-term debt, net$679,503 $667,382 
Credit Facility
On May 1, 2023, the Company entered into that certain Joinder, Commitment Increase and Borrowing Base Redetermination Agreement, and Third Amendment to Credit Agreement (the “Third Amendment”) which amended the Company’s Credit Facility. The Third Amendment, among other things, (a) increased the aggregate elected commitment amounts under the Credit Facility from $700 million to $900 million, (b) increased the borrowing base under the Credit Facility from $1 billion to $1.1 billion, (c) increased the excess cash threshold under the Credit Facility from $45 million to $75 million, and (d) extended the maturity date under the Credit Facility from October 14, 2025 to the earlier of (i) four years from the closing date of the Third Amendment and (ii) the 91st day prior to the maturity date of the 2026 Senior Notes or any other permitted senior notes or any permitted refinancing debt under the Credit Facility having an aggregate outstanding principal amount equal to or exceeding $100 million; provided that such notes have not been refinanced, redeemed or repaid in full on or prior to such 91st day. On April 18, 2024, Gulfport completed its semi-annual borrowing base redetermination under its Credit Facility during which the borrowing base was reaffirmed at $1.1 billion with elected commitments remaining at $900 million.
The Credit Facility bears interest at a rate equal to, at the Company’s election, either (a) SOFR benchmark plus an applicable margin that varies from 2.75% to 3.75% per annum or (b) a base rate plus an applicable margin that varies from 1.75% to 2.75% per annum, based on borrowing base utilization. The Company is required to pay a commitment fee of 0.50% per annum on the average daily unused portion of the current aggregate commitments under the Credit Facility. The Company is also required to pay customary letter of credit and fronting fees.
The Credit Facility requires the Company to maintain as of the last day of each fiscal quarter (i) a net funded leverage ratio of less than or equal to 3.25 to 1.00, and (ii) a current ratio of greater than or equal to 1.00 to 1.00.
The obligations under the Credit Facility, certain swap obligations and certain cash management obligations, are guaranteed by the Company and the wholly-owned domestic material subsidiaries of the Borrower (collectively, the “Guarantors” and, together with the Borrower, the “Loan Parties”) and secured by substantially all of the Loan Parties’ assets (subject to customary exceptions).
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The Credit Facility also contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including, among other things, as to compliance with laws (including environmental laws and anti-corruption laws), delivery of quarterly and annual financial statements and borrowing base certificates, conduct of business, maintenance of property, maintenance of insurance, entry into certain derivatives contracts, restrictions on the incurrence of liens, indebtedness, asset dispositions, restricted payments, and other customary covenants. These covenants are subject to a number of limitations and exceptions.
As of June 30, 2024, the Company had $130.0 million outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility, $63.8 million in letters of credit outstanding and was in compliance with all covenants under the credit agreement.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, the Credit Facility bore interest at a weighted average rate of 8.33% and 8.33%, respectively.
The borrowing base is redetermined semiannually on or around May 1 and November 1 of each year.
2026 Senior Notes
In May 2021, the Company issued $550 million aggregate principal amount of its 8.0% senior notes due 2026. The notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by each of the Company's subsidiaries that guarantee the Credit Facility. Interest on the 2026 Senior Notes is payable semi-annually, on June 1 and December 1 of each year. The 2026 Senior Notes were issued under the Indentures, dated as of May 17, 2021, by and among the Issuer, UMB Bank, National Association, as trustee, and the Guarantors and mature on May 17, 2026.
The covenants of the 1145 Indenture (other than the payment covenant) require that the Company comply with the covenants of the 4(a)(2) Indenture, as amended. The 4(a)(2) Indenture contains covenants limiting the Issuer’s and its restricted subsidiaries’ ability to (i) incur additional debt, (ii) pay dividends or distributions in respect of certain equity interests or redeem, repurchase or retire certain equity interests or subordinated indebtedness, (iii) make certain investments, (iv) create restrictions on distributions from restricted subsidiaries, (v) engage in specified sales of assets, (vi) enter into certain transactions among affiliates, (vii) engage in certain lines of business, (viii) engage in consolidations, mergers and acquisitions, (ix) create unrestricted subsidiaries and (x) incur or create liens. These covenants contain important exceptions, limitations and qualifications. At any time that the 2026 Senior Notes are rated investment grade, certain covenants will be terminated and cease to apply.
Capitalization of Interest
The Company capitalized $1.2 million and $2.4 million in interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively and $1.0 million and $1.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively.
Fair Value of Debt
At June 30, 2024, the carrying value of the outstanding debt represented by the 2026 Senior Notes was $549.5 million. Based on the quoted market prices (Level 1), the fair value of the 2026 Senior Notes was determined to be $556.1 million at June 30, 2024.
4.MEZZANINE EQUITY
The Company's amended and restated certificate of incorporation with the Delaware Secretary of State provides for, among other things, (i) the authority to issue 42 million shares of common stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share and (ii) the designation of 110,000 shares of preferred stock, with a par value of $0.0001 per share and a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share (the "Liquidation Preference").
Preferred Stock
In May 2021, the Company issued 55,000 shares of preferred stock.
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Holders of preferred stock are entitled to receive cumulative quarterly dividends at a rate of 10% per annum of the Liquidation Preference with respect to cash dividends and 15% per annum of the Liquidation Preference with respect to dividends paid in kind as additional shares of preferred stock (“PIK Dividends”). Gulfport currently has the option to pay either cash dividends or PIK Dividends on a quarterly basis.
Each holder of shares of preferred stock has the right (the “Conversion Right”), at its option and at any time, to convert all or a portion of the shares of preferred stock that it holds into a number of shares of common stock equal to the quotient obtained by dividing (x) the product obtained by multiplying (i) the Liquidation Preference times (ii) an amount equal to one (1) plus the Per Share Makewhole Amount (as defined in the Preferred Terms) on the date of conversion, by (y) $14.00 per share (as may be adjusted under the Preferred Terms). The shares of preferred stock outstanding at June 30, 2024 would convert to approximately 3.1 million shares of common stock if all holders of preferred stock exercised their Conversion Right.
Gulfport may redeem all, but not less than all, of the outstanding shares of preferred stock by notice to the holders of preferred stock, at the greater of (i) the aggregate value of the preferred stock, calculated by the Current Market Price (as defined in the Preferred Terms) of the number of shares of common stock into which, subject to redemption, such preferred stock would have been converted if such shares were converted pursuant to the Conversion Right at the time of such redemption and (ii) the Liquidation Preference (the “Redemption Price”).
Following the Emergence Date, if there is a Fundamental Change (as defined in the Preferred Terms), Gulfport is required to redeem all, but not less than all, of the outstanding shares of preferred stock by cash payment of the Redemption Price per share of preferred stock within three (3) business days of the occurrence of such Fundamental Change. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a redemption pursuant to the preceding sentence, if Gulfport lacks sufficient cash to redeem all outstanding shares of preferred stock, the Company is required to redeem a pro rata portion of each holder’s shares of preferred stock.
The preferred stock has no stated maturity and will remain outstanding indefinitely unless repurchased or redeemed by Gulfport or converted into common stock.
The preferred stock has been classified as mezzanine equity in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets due to the redemption features noted above.
Dividends and Conversions
The Company paid $1.1 million and $2.2 million of cash dividends to holders of our preferred stock during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, and $1.3 million and $2.6 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively.
The following table summarizes activity of the Company’s preferred stock for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Preferred stock, beginning of period44,214 52,295 
Conversion of preferred stock(426)(5,836)
Preferred stock, end of period43,788 46,459 
5.EQUITY
In May 2021, the Company filed an amended and restated certificate of incorporation with the Delaware Secretary of State to provide for, among other things, (i) the authority to issue 42 million shares of common stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share and (ii) the designation of 110,000 shares of preferred stock, with a par value of $0.0001 per share and a Liquidation Preference of $1,000 per share.
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Common Stock
In May 2021, Gulfport issued approximately 19.8 million shares of common stock and 1.7 million shares of common stock were issued to the Disputed Claims Reserve.
In January 2024, the remaining 62,000 shares in the Disputed Claims Reserve were issued to certain claimants. There are no remaining shares in the Disputed Claims Reserve subsequent to the January 2024 issuance.
Common Stock Offering
On June 26, 2023, Gulfport completed an underwritten public offering of 1.5 million shares of its common stock by certain stockholders at a price to the public of $95.00 per share. Gulfport did not sell any of its common stock as part of this offering and did not receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares sold by the selling stockholders.
Concurrent with the closing of the offering, Gulfport purchased 263,158 shares of its common stock at $95.00 per share. The repurchase was part of the Company's existing Repurchase Program discussed below.
Share Repurchase Program
In November 2021 the Company's Board of Directors approved the Repurchase Program to acquire up to $100 million of common stock, which was subsequently increased to $650 million and extended through December 31, 2024. Purchases under the Repurchase Program may be made from time to time in open market or privately negotiated transactions, and will be subject to available liquidity, market conditions, credit agreement restrictions, applicable legal requirements, contractual obligations and other factors. The Repurchase Program does not require the Company to acquire any specific number of shares of common stock. The Company intends to purchase shares under the Repurchase Program with available funds while maintaining sufficient liquidity to fund its capital development program. The Repurchase Program may be suspended from time to time, modified, extended or discontinued by the Board of Directors at any time.
The following table summarizes activity under the Repurchase Program for the six months ended June 30, 2024 (number of shares and dollar value of shares purchased shown in thousands):
Total Number of Shares PurchasedDollar Value of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid Per Share
First quarter 2024210 $29,492 $140.39 
Second quarter 2024161 25,000 155.65 
Total371 $54,492 $147.00 
As of June 30, 2024, the Company has repurchased 4.7 million shares for $454.1 million at a weighted average price of $95.87 per share since the inception of the Repurchase Program.
6.STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
In May 2021, the Board of Directors adopted the Incentive Plan with a share reserve equal to 2.8 million shares of common stock. The Incentive Plan provides for the grant of incentive stock options, nonstatutory stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights, dividend equivalents and performance awards or any combination of the foregoing. The Company has granted both restricted stock units and performance vesting restricted stock units to employees and directors pursuant to the Incentive Plan, as discussed below. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company's stock-based compensation expense was $5.0 million and $8.6 million, respectively, of which the Company capitalized $1.6 million and $2.8 million, respectively, relating to its exploration and development efforts. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company's stock-based compensation expense was $3.0 million and $5.6 million, respectively, of which the Company capitalized $1.0 million and $1.9 million, respectively, relating to its exploration and development efforts. Stock compensation expense, net of the amounts capitalized, is included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. As of June 30, 2024, the Company has awarded an aggregate of approximately 444,493 restricted stock units and approximately 462,982 performance vesting restricted stock units under the Incentive Plan.
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The vesting for certain share-based awards was accelerated in the first three months of 2023 in conjunction with the restructuring activities described in Note 7 and is included in restructuring costs in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
The following tables summarizes activity for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:
Number of
Unvested
Restricted Stock Units
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Number of
Unvested
Performance Vesting Restricted Stock Units
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Unvested shares as of January 1, 2024193,602 $83.89 255,578 $54.40 
Granted69,436 152.54 58,346 156.00 
Vested(17,720)75.96   
Forfeited/canceled(747)99.88   
Unvested shares as of March 31, 2024244,571 $103.91 313,924 $73.28 
Granted(1)
6,040 155.61 130,012 48.65 
Vested(37,665)95.83 (265,797)48.65 
Forfeited/canceled(989)117.19   
Unvested shares as of June 30, 2024211,957 $106.75 178,139 $92.06 
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(1)    The table includes the impacts of performance share units granted in a prior year that vested higher than 100% of target due to the Company's TSR performance compared to peers.
Number of
Unvested
Restricted Stock Units
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Number of
Unvested
Performance Vesting Restricted Stock Units
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Unvested shares as of January 1, 2023197,772 $77.49 190,804 $52.15 
Granted43,415 77.84 68,726 56.57 
Vested(11,608)70.86   
Forfeited/canceled(971)87.68 (5,069)47.67 
Unvested shares as of March 31, 2023228,608 $77.85 254,461 $53.43 
Granted55,041 94.53 15,094 66.66 
Vested(43,088)86.28   
Forfeited/canceled(1,401)89.08 (10,731)50.69 
Unvested shares as of June 30, 2023239,160 $80.10 258,824 $54.32 
The aggregate fair value of share-based awards that vested during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, was approximately $48.1 million and $49.2 million, respectively, based on the stock price at the time of vesting. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the aggregate fair value of share-based awards that vested was approximately $3.9 million and $4.8 million, respectively, based on the stock price at the time of vesting.
Restricted Stock Units
Restricted stock units awarded under the Incentive Plan generally vest over a period of 3 or 4 years in the case of employees and 1 or 4 years in the case of directors upon the recipient meeting applicable service requirements. Stock-based compensation expense is recorded ratably over the service period. The grant date fair value of restricted stock units represents the closing market price of the Company's common stock on the date of the grant. Unrecognized compensation expense as of June 30, 2024, was $17.3 million. The expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.06 years.
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Performance Vesting Restricted Stock Units
The Company has awarded performance vesting restricted stock units to certain of its executive officers under the Incentive Plan. The number of shares of common stock issued pursuant to the award will be based on a combination of (i) the Company's TSR and (ii) the Company's RTSR for the performance period. Participants will earn from 0% to 200% of the target award based on the Company's TSR and RTSR ranking compared to the TSR of the companies in the Company's designated peer group at the end of the performance period. Awards will be earned and vested at the end of a three-year performance period, subject to earlier termination of the performance period in the event of a change in control. The grant date fair values were determined using the Monte Carlo simulation method and are being recorded ratably over the performance period.
The table below summarizes the assumptions used in the Monte Carlo simulation to determine the grant date fair value of awards granted during the six months ended June 30, 2024:
Grant dateJanuary 24, 2023March 3, 2023April 3, 2023March 1, 2024
Forecast period (years)3333
Risk-free interest rates3.88%4.64%3.79%4.36%
Implied equity volatility87.2%86.4%70.8%46.70%
Stock price on the date of grant$72.99$82.20$79.50$142.00
Unrecognized compensation expense as of June 30, 2024, related to performance vesting restricted shares was $10.8 million. The expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.17 years.
7.RESTRUCTURING COSTS
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, Gulfport recognized $2.9 million and $4.8 million, respectively, in personnel-related restructuring expenses associated with changes in the organizational structure and leadership team resulting from the appointment of Gulfport's new CEO in January 2023. Of these expenses, $0.8 million and $1.3 million, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, resulted from accelerated vesting of certain share-based grants, which are non-cash charges. As of June 30, 2023, there were no remaining employee termination liabilities for the impacted employees.
8.EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
Basic income or loss per share attributable to common stockholders is computed as (i) net income or loss less (ii) dividends paid to holders of preferred stock less (iii) net income or loss attributable to participating securities divided by (iv) weighted average basic shares outstanding. Diluted net income or loss per share attributable to common stockholders is computed as (i) basic net income or loss attributable to common stockholders plus (ii) diluted adjustments to income allocable to participating securities divided by (iii) weighted average diluted shares outstanding. The "if-converted" method is used to determine the dilutive impact for the Company's convertible preferred stock and the treasury stock method is used to determine the dilutive impact of unvested restricted stock.
There were 0.3 million share-based awards that were considered anti-dilutive for the three months ended June 30, 2024, and 0.4 million share-based awards that were considered dilutive for the six months ended June 30, 2024. There were 0.3 million and 0.2 million share-based awards that were considered dilutive for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. There were 3.1 million potential shares of common stock issuable due to the Company's convertible preferred stock for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. There were 3.3 million potential shares of common stock issuable due to the Company's convertible preferred stock for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.
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Reconciliations of the components of basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share are presented in the tables below (in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
Net (loss) income$(26,212)$93,687 
Dividends on preferred stock(1,095)(1,278)
Participating securities - preferred stock(1)
 (14,044)
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders$(27,307)$78,365 
Re-allocation of participating securities 182 
Diluted net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders$(27,307)$78,547 
Basic Shares18,144 18,518 
Dilutive Shares18,144 18,805 
Basic EPS$(1.51)$4.23 
Dilutive EPS$(1.51)$4.18 
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(1)    Preferred stock represents participating securities because it participates in any dividends on shares of common stock on a pari passu, pro rata basis. However, preferred stock does not participate in undistributed net losses.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Net income$25,823 $616,741 
Dividends on preferred stock(2,200)(2,585)
Participating securities - preferred stock(1)
(3,469)(92,611)
Net income attributable to common stockholders$20,154 $521,545 
Re-allocation of participating securities64 1,008 
Diluted net income attributable to common stockholders$20,218 $522,553 
Basic Shares18,169 18,688 
Dilutive Shares18,573 18,930 
Basic EPS$1.11 $27.91 
Dilutive EPS$1.09 $27.60 
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(1)    Preferred stock represents participating securities because it participates in any dividends on shares of common stock on a pari passu, pro rata basis. However, preferred stock does not participate in undistributed net losses.
9.COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments
Firm Transportation and Gathering Agreements
    The Company has contractual commitments with midstream and pipeline companies for future gathering and transportation of natural gas from the Company's producing wells to downstream markets. Under certain of these agreements, the Company has minimum daily volume commitments. The Company is also obligated under certain of these arrangements to pay a demand charge for firm capacity rights on pipeline systems regardless of the amount of pipeline capacity utilized by the Company. If the Company does not utilize the capacity, it often can release it to other counterparties, thus reducing the cost of these commitments. Working interest owners and royalty interest owners, where appropriate, will be responsible for their proportionate share of these costs. Commitments related to future firm transportation and gathering agreements are not recorded as obligations in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets; however, costs associated with utilized future firm transportation and gathering agreements are reflected in the Company's estimates of proved reserves.
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A summary of these commitments at June 30, 2024, are set forth in the table below (in thousands):
Remaining 2024$111,569 
2025137,728 
2026134,257 
2027136,425 
2028136,581 
Thereafter600,031 
Total$1,256,591 
Future Firm Sales Commitments
The Company has entered into various firm sales contracts to deliver and sell natural gas. The Company expects to fulfill its delivery commitments primarily with production from proved developed reserves. The Company's operated production has generally been sufficient to satisfy its delivery commitments during the periods presented, and it expects its operated production will continue to be the primary means of fulfilling its future commitments. However, where the Company's operated production is not sufficient to satisfy its delivery commitments, it can and may use spot market purchases to satisfy the commitments.
A summary of these volume commitments at June 30, 2024, are set forth in the table below (MMBtu per day):
Remaining 202410,000 
202568,000 
202675,000 
202712,000 
Thereafter 
Total165,000 
Other Operational Commitments
The Company entered into various contractual commitments to purchase inventory and other material to be used in future activities. The Company's commitment to purchase these materials spans 2024, with approximately $7.2 million remaining.
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Contingencies
The Company is involved in a number of litigation and regulatory proceedings including those described below. Many of these proceedings are in early stages, and many of them seek or may seek damages and penalties, the amount of which is indeterminate. The Company's total accrued liabilities in respect of litigation and regulatory proceedings is determined on a case-by-case basis and represents an estimate of probable losses after considering, among other factors, the progress of each case or proceeding, its experience and the experience of others in similar cases or proceedings, and the opinions and views of legal counsel. Significant judgment is required in making these estimates and their final liabilities may ultimately be materially different. In accordance with ASC Topic 450, Contingencies, an accrual is recorded for a material loss contingency when its occurrence is probable and damages are reasonably estimable based on the anticipated most likely outcome or the minimum amount within a range of possible outcomes.
Litigation and Regulatory Proceedings
The Company, along with other oil and gas companies, have been named as a defendant in a number of lawsuits where Plaintiffs assert their respective leases are limited to the Utica/Marcellus shale geological formations and allege that Defendants have willfully trespassed and illegally produced oil, natural gas, and other hydrocarbon products beyond these respective formations. They also allege that Defendants engaged in conversion and were unjustly enriched. Plaintiffs seek the full value of any production from below the Utica/Marcellus shale formations, unspecified damages from the diminution of value to their mineral estate, unspecified punitive damages, and the payment of reasonable attorney fees, legal expenses, and interest. On April 27, 2021, the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas approved a settlement agreement in which the plaintiffs fully released the Company from all claims that accrued and any damages related to the period before the effective date of the Company’s Chapter 11 plan, which occurred on May 17, 2021. The plaintiffs are continuing to pursue alleged damages after May 17, 2021.
The Company received Notice and Finding of Violations ("NOV/FOVs") from the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("USEPA") alleging violations of the Clean Air Act at 17 locations in Ohio between 2013 and 2019. On January 22, 2020, the Company entered a Consent Decree with the Department of Justice and USEPA addressing Gulfport's failure to capture and control air emissions from storage vessels and to comply with associated inspection, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements. During the process of terminating the Consent Decree, the Company was informed that there were untimely repairs on a number of locations subject to the Company's Consent Decree that failed to comply with Subpart OOOO or Permit to Install and Operate Applications. On July 31, the Company received a NOV/FOV from USEPA related to the alleged untimely repairs. While these repairs have been completed, resolution of the matter may result in monetary sanctions exceeding $300,000.
Business Operations
The Company is involved in various lawsuits and disputes incidental to its business operations, including commercial disputes, personal injury claims, royalty claims, property damage claims and contract actions.
Environmental Contingencies
The nature of the oil and gas business carries with it certain environmental risks for Gulfport and its subsidiaries. Gulfport and its subsidiaries have implemented various policies, programs, procedures, training and audits to reduce and mitigate environmental risks. The Company conducts periodic reviews, on a company-wide basis, to assess changes in its environmental risk profile. Environmental reserves are established for environmental liabilities for which economic losses are probable and reasonably estimable. The Company manages its exposure to environmental liabilities in acquisitions by using an evaluation process that seeks to identify pre-existing contamination or compliance concerns and address the potential liability. Depending on the extent of an identified environmental concern, it may, among other things, exclude a property from the transaction, require the seller to remediate the property to its satisfaction in an acquisition or agree to assume liability for the remediation of the property.
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Other Matters
Based on management’s current assessment, they are of the opinion that no pending or threatened lawsuit or dispute relating to its business operations is likely to have a material adverse effect on their future consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The final resolution of such matters could exceed amounts accrued, however, and actual results could differ materially from management’s estimates.
10.DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
Natural Gas, Oil and NGL Derivative Instruments
The Company seeks to mitigate risks related to unfavorable changes in natural gas, oil and NGL prices, which are subject to significant and often volatile fluctuation, by entering into over-the-counter fixed price swaps, basis swaps, costless collars and various types of option contracts. These contracts allow the Company to mitigate the impact of declines in future natural gas, oil and NGL prices by effectively locking in a floor price for a certain level of the Company’s production. However, these hedge contracts also limit the benefit to the Company in periods of favorable price movements.
The volume of production subject to commodity derivative instruments and the mix of the instruments are frequently evaluated and adjusted by management in response to changing market conditions. Gulfport may enter into commodity derivative contracts up to limitations set forth in its Credit Facility. The Company generally enters into commodity derivative contracts for approximately 30% to 70% of its forecasted current year annual production by the end of the first quarter of each fiscal year. The Company typically enters into commodity derivative contracts for the next 12 to 36 months. Gulfport does not enter into commodity derivative contracts for speculative purposes.
The Company does not currently have any commodity derivative transactions that have margin requirements or collateral provisions that would require payments prior to the scheduled settlement dates. The Company's commodity derivative contract counterparties are typically financial institutions and energy trading firms with investment-grade credit ratings. Gulfport routinely monitors and manages its exposure to counterparty risk by requiring specific minimum credit standards for all counterparties, actively monitoring counterparties' public credit ratings and avoiding the concentration of credit exposure by transacting with multiple counterparties. The Company has master netting agreements with some counterparties that allow the offsetting of receivables and payables in a default situation. As of June 30, 2024, our commodity derivative contracts were spread among 12 counterparties.
Fixed price swaps require that the Company receive a fixed price and pay a floating market price to the counterparty for the hedged commodity. They are settled monthly based on differences between the fixed price specified in the contract and the referenced settlement price. When the referenced settlement price is less than the price specified in the contract, the Company receives an amount from the counterparty based on the price difference multiplied by the volume. Similarly, when the referenced settlement price exceeds the price specified in the contract, the Company pays the counterparty an amount based on the price difference multiplied by the volume.
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The Company has entered into natural gas, crude oil and NGL fixed price swap contracts based off the NYMEX Henry Hub, NYMEX WTI and Mont Belvieu C3 indices. Below is a summary of the Company’s open fixed price swap positions as of June 30, 2024. 
IndexDaily VolumeWeighted
Average Price
Natural Gas(MMBtu/d)($/MMBtu)
Remaining 2024NYMEX Henry Hub400,000 $3.77 
2025NYMEX Henry Hub210,000 $3.92 
2026NYMEX Henry Hub30,000 $3.62 
Oil(Bbl/d)($/Bbl)
Remaining 2024NYMEX WTI500 $77.50 
2025NYMEX WTI2,000 $74.50 
NGL(Bbl/d)($/Bbl)
Remaining 2024Mont Belvieu C32,500 $30.25 
2025Mont Belvieu C32,000 $30.09 
Each two-way costless collar has a set floor and ceiling price for the hedged production. They are settled monthly based on differences between the floor and ceiling prices specified in the contract and the referenced settlement price. If the applicable monthly price indices are outside of the ranges set by the floor and ceiling prices in the collar contracts, the Company will cash-settle the difference with the hedge counterparty. When the referenced settlement price is less than the floor price in the contract, the Company receives an amount from the counterparty based on the price difference multiplied by the hedged contract volume. Similarly, when the referenced settlement price exceeds the ceiling price specified in the contract, the Company pays the counterparty an amount based on the price difference multiplied by the hedged contract volume. No payment is due from either party if the referenced settlement price is within the range set by the floor and ceiling prices.
The Company has entered into natural gas and crude oil costless collars based off the NYMEX Henry Hub and NYMEX WTI indices. Below is a summary of the Company's costless collar positions as of June 30, 2024.
IndexDaily VolumeWeighted Average Floor PriceWeighted Average Ceiling Price
Natural Gas(MMBtu/d)($/MMBtu)($/MMBtu)
Remaining 2024NYMEX Henry Hub225,000 $3.36 $5.14 
2025NYMEX Henry Hub220,000 $3.37 $4.23 
Oil(Bbl/d)($/Bbl)($/Bbl)
Remaining 2024NYMEX WTI1,000 $62.00 $80.00 
From time to time, the Company has sold natural gas call options in exchange for a premium, and used the associated premiums received to enhance the fixed price for a portion of the fixed price natural gas swaps. Each sold call option has an established ceiling price. If at the time of settlement the referenced settlement price exceeds the ceiling price, the Company pays its counterparty an amount equal to the difference between the referenced settlement price and the price ceiling multiplied by the hedged contract volumes. No payment is due from either party if the referenced settlement price is below the price ceiling. Below is a summary of the Company's open sold call option positions as of June 30, 2024.
IndexDaily VolumeWeighted Average Price
Natural Gas(MMBtu/d)($/MMBtu)
Remaining 2024NYMEX Henry Hub202,000 $3.33 
2025NYMEX Henry Hub193,315 $5.80 
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In addition, the Company has entered into natural gas basis swap positions. These instruments are arrangements that guarantee a fixed price differential to NYMEX Henry Hub from a specified delivery point. The Company receives the fixed price differential and pays the floating market price differential to the counterparty for the hedged commodity. As of June 30, 2024, the Company had the following natural gas basis swap positions open:
Gulfport PaysGulfport ReceivesDaily VolumeWeighted Average Fixed Spread
Natural Gas(MMBtu/d)($/MMBtu)
Remaining 2024Rex Zone 3NYMEX Plus Fixed Spread150,000 $(0.15)
Remaining 2024NGPL TXOKNYMEX Plus Fixed Spread70,000 $(0.31)
Remaining 2024TETCO M2NYMEX Plus Fixed Spread230,000 $(0.94)
2025Rex Zone 3NYMEX Plus Fixed Spread90,000 $(0.21)
2025NGPL TXOKNYMEX Plus Fixed Spread40,000 $(0.29)
2025TETCO M2NYMEX Plus Fixed Spread210,000 $(0.96)
2026TETCO M2NYMEX Plus Fixed Spread40,000 $(1.06)
Balance Sheet Presentation
The Company reports the fair value of derivative instruments on the consolidated balance sheets as derivative instruments under current assets, noncurrent assets, current liabilities and noncurrent liabilities on a gross basis. The Company determines the current and noncurrent classification based on the timing of expected future cash flows of individual trades. The following table presents the fair value of the Company’s derivative instruments on a gross basis at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in thousands):
June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Short-term derivative asset$147,243 $233,226 
Long-term derivative asset38,220 47,566 
Short-term derivative liability(43,838)(21,963)
Long-term derivative liability(20,941)(18,602)
Total commodity derivative position$120,684 $240,227 
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Gains and Losses
The following table presents the gain and loss recognized in net gain (loss) on natural gas, oil and NGL derivatives in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):
Net gain (loss) on derivative instruments
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
Natural gas derivatives - fair value (losses) gains$(99,871)$37,792 
Natural gas derivatives - settlement gains91,251 49,444 
Total (losses) gains on natural gas derivatives(8,620)87,236 
Oil derivatives - fair value gains595 2,258 
Oil derivatives - settlement (losses) gains(271)369 
Total gains on oil and condensate derivatives324 2,627 
NGL derivatives - fair value (losses) gains(82)4,218 
NGL derivatives - settlement (losses) gains(237)2,707 
Total (losses) gains on NGL derivatives(319)6,925 
Total (losses) gains on natural gas, oil and NGL derivatives$(8,615)$96,788 
Net gain (loss) on derivative instruments
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Natural gas derivatives - fair value (losses) gains$(111,349)$411,940 
Natural gas derivatives - settlement gains157,702 49,271 
Total gains on natural gas derivatives46,353 461,211 
Oil derivatives - fair value (losses) gains(1,865)6,990 
Oil derivatives - settlement losses(259)(74)
Total (losses) gains on oil and condensate derivatives(2,124)6,916 
NGL derivatives - fair value (losses) gains(6,330)3,033 
NGL derivatives - settlement (losses) gains(1,378)3,689 
Total (losses) gains on NGL derivatives(7,708)6,722 
Total gains on natural gas, oil and NGL derivatives$36,521 $474,849 
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Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Liabilities
As noted above, the Company records the fair value of derivative instruments on a gross basis. The following tables present the gross amounts of recognized derivative assets and liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets and the amounts that are subject to offsetting under master netting arrangements with counterparties, all at fair value (in thousands):
As of June 30, 2024
Gross Assets (Liabilities) Presented in the Consolidated Balance SheetsGross Amounts Subject to Master Netting AgreementsNet Amount
Derivative assets$185,463 $(61,343)$124,120 
Derivative liabilities$(64,779)$61,343 $(3,436)
As of December 31, 2023
Gross Assets (Liabilities) Presented in the Consolidated Balance SheetsGross Amounts Subject to Master Netting AgreementsNet Amount
Derivative assets$280,792 $(30,866)$249,926 
Derivative liabilities$(40,565)$30,866 $(9,699)
Concentration of Credit Risk
By using derivative instruments that are not traded on an exchange, the Company is exposed to the credit risk of its counterparties. Credit risk is the risk of loss from counterparties not performing under the terms of the derivative instrument. When the fair value of a derivative instrument is positive, the counterparty is expected to owe the Company, which creates credit risk. To minimize the credit risk in derivative instruments, it is the Company’s policy to enter into derivative contracts only with counterparties that are creditworthy financial institutions deemed by management as competent and competitive market makers. The Company’s derivative contracts are spread between multiple counterparties to lessen its exposure to any individual counterparty. Additionally, the Company uses master netting agreements to minimize credit risk exposure. The creditworthiness of the Company’s counterparties is subject to periodic review. None of the Company’s derivative instrument contracts contain credit-risk related contingent features. Other than as provided by the Company’s revolving credit facility, the Company is not required to provide credit support or collateral to any of its counterparties under its derivative instruments, nor are the counterparties required to provide credit support to the Company.
11.FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The Company records certain financial and non-financial assets and liabilities on the balance sheet at fair value. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Market or observable inputs are the preferred sources of values, followed by assumptions based on hypothetical transactions in the absence of market inputs. 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 – Quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.
Level 3 – Significant inputs to the valuation model are unobservable.
Valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs are favored. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the placement of assets and liabilities within the levels of the fair value hierarchy. Reclassifications of fair value between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, if applicable, are made at the end of each quarter.
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Financial assets and liabilities
The following tables summarize the Company’s financial and non-financial assets and liabilities by valuation level as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in thousands):
June 30, 2024
Level 1Level 2Level 3
Assets:
Derivative instruments$ $185,463 $ 
Contingent consideration arrangement  2,900 
Total assets$ $185,463 $2,900 
Liabilities:
Derivative instruments$ $64,779 $ 
December 31, 2023
Level 1Level 2Level 3
Assets:
Derivative instruments$ $280,792 $ 
Contingent consideration arrangement  2,900 
Total assets$ $280,792 $2,900 
Liabilities:
Derivative instruments$ $40,565 $ 
The Company estimates the fair value of all derivative instruments using industry-standard models that consider various assumptions, including current market and contractual prices for the underlying instruments, implied volatility, time value, nonperformance risk, as well as other relevant economic measures. Substantially all of these inputs are observable in the marketplace throughout the full term of the instrument and can be supported by observable data.
The Company's SCOOP water infrastructure sale, which closed in the first quarter of 2020, included a contingent consideration arrangement. As of June 30, 2024, the fair value of the contingent consideration was $2.9 million, of which $0.3 million is included in prepaid expenses and other assets and $2.6 million is included in other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The fair value of the contingent consideration arrangement is calculated using discounted cash flow techniques and is based on internal estimates of the Company's future development program and water production levels. Given the unobservable nature of the inputs, the fair value measurement of the contingent consideration arrangement is deemed to use Level 3 inputs. The Company records changes in fair value in earnings. The Company did not recognize a gain or loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 with respect to this contingent consideration arrangement. The Company recognized losses of a $0.1 million and $1.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, with respect to this contingent consideration arrangement. These fair value changes are included in other expense (income) in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Non-financial assets and liabilities
The initial measurement of asset retirement obligations at fair value is calculated using discounted cash flow techniques and based on internal estimates of future retirement costs associated with oil and gas properties. Given the unobservable nature of the inputs, including plugging costs and reserve lives, the initial measurement of the asset retirement obligation liability is deemed to use Level 3 inputs. See Note 2 for further discussion of the Company’s asset retirement obligations.
Fair value of other financial instruments
The carrying amounts on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities are carried at cost, which approximates market value due to their short-term nature. Long-term debt related to the Company's Credit Facility is carried at cost, which approximates market value based on the borrowing rates currently available to the Company with similar terms and maturities.
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12.REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS
Revenue Recognition
The Company’s revenues are primarily derived from the sale of natural gas, oil, condensate and NGL. These sales are recognized in the period that the performance obligations are satisfied. The Company generally considers the delivery of each unit (MMBtu or Bbl) to be separately identifiable and represents a distinct performance obligation that is satisfied at the time control of the product is transferred to the customer. Revenue is measured based on consideration specified in the contract with the customer, and excludes any amounts collected on behalf of third parties. These contracts typically include variable consideration that is based on pricing tied to market indices and volumes delivered in the current month. As such, this market pricing may be constrained (i.e., not estimable) at the inception of the contract but will be recognized based on the applicable market pricing, which will be known upon transfer of the goods to the customer. The payment date is usually within 30 days of the end of the calendar month in which the commodity is delivered.
Gathering, processing and compression fees attributable to gas processing, as well as any transportation fees, including firm transportation fees, incurred to deliver the product to the purchaser, are presented as transportation, gathering, processing and compression expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Transaction Price Allocated to Remaining Performance Obligations
A significant number of the Company's product sales are short-term in nature generally through evergreen contracts with contract terms of one year or less. These contracts typically automatically renew under the same provisions. For those contracts, the Company has utilized the practical expedient allowed in the revenue accounting standard that exempts 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 product sales that have a contract term greater than one year, the Company has utilized the practical expedient that exempts the Company from disclosure of 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. Currently, the Company's product sales that have a contractual term greater than one year have no long-term fixed consideration.
Contract Balances
Receivables from contracts with customers are recorded when the right to consideration becomes unconditional, generally when control of the product has been transferred to the customer. Receivables from contracts with customers were $94.3 million and $122.5 million as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and are reported in accounts receivable - oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids sales in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Company currently has no assets or liabilities related to its revenue contracts, including no upfront or rights to deficiency payments.
Prior-Period Performance Obligations
The Company records revenue in the month production is delivered to the purchaser. However, settlement statements for certain sales may be received for 30 to 90 days after the date production is delivered, and as a result, the Company is required to estimate the amount of production that was delivered to the purchaser and the price that will be received for the sale of the product. The differences between the estimates and the actual amounts for product sales is recorded in the month that payment is received from the purchaser. For each of the periods presented, revenue recognized in the reporting periods related to performance obligations satisfied in prior reporting periods was not material.
13.LEASES
Nature of Leases
The Company has operating leases on certain equipment with remaining lease durations in excess of one year. The Company recognizes a right-of-use asset and lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with lease terms of greater than one year. Short-term leases that have an initial term of one year or less are not capitalized.
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The Company has entered into contracts for drilling rigs with varying terms with third parties to ensure operational continuity, cost control and rig availability in its operations. The Company has concluded its drilling rig contracts are operating leases as the assets are identifiable and the Company has the right to control the identified assets. At June 30, 2024, the Company had one active long-term drilling rig contract.
The Company rents office space for its corporate headquarters, field locations and certain other equipment from third parties, which expire at various dates through 2026. These agreements are typically structured with non-cancelable terms of one year to five years. The Company has determined these agreements represent operating leases with a lease term that equals the primary non-cancelable contract term. The Company has included any renewal options that it has determined are reasonably certain of exercise in the determination of the lease terms.
Discount Rate
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 Company's incremental borrowing rate reflects the estimated rate of interest that it would pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term an amount equal to the lease payments in a similar economic environment.
Future amounts due under operating lease liabilities as of June 30, 2024 were as follows (in thousands):
Remaining 2024$6,634 
2025836 
2026561 
202710 
2028 
Total lease payments$8,041 
Less: imputed interest(197)
Total$7,844 
Lease costs incurred for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, consisted of the following (in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
Operating lease cost$3,403 $3,443 
Variable lease cost  
Short-term lease cost5,998 8,050 
Total lease cost(1)
$9,401 $11,493 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Operating lease cost$6,806 $6,886 
Variable lease cost  
Short-term lease cost15,949 17,298 
Total lease cost(1)
$22,755 $24,184 
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(1)    The majority of the Company's total lease cost was capitalized to the full cost pool, and the remainder was included in either lease operating expenses or general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
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Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows (in thousands):
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash flows from operating leases$7,649 $4,236 
The weighted-average remaining lease term as of June 30, 2024 was 0.86 years. The weighted-average discount rate used to determine the operating lease liability as of June 30, 2024 was 6.65%.
14.INCOME TAXES
The Company records its quarterly tax provision based on an estimate of the annual effective tax rate expected to apply to continuing operations for the various jurisdictions in which it operates. The tax effects of certain items, such as tax rate changes, significant unusual or infrequent items, and certain changes in the assessment of the realizability of deferred taxes, are recognized as discrete items in the period in which they occur and are excluded from the estimated annual effective tax rate.
The Company's effective income tax rate was 22.8% and 22.0% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, and 0% and 0% for the three and six months June 30, 2023, respectively. The higher effective tax rates for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 are primarily related to the valuation allowance the Company had in place at June 30, 2023.
At each reporting period, the Company weighs all available positive and negative evidence to determine whether its deferred tax assets are more likely than not to be realized. A valuation allowance for deferred tax assets, including net operating losses, is recognized when it is more likely than not that some or all of the benefit from the deferred tax assets will not be realized. To assess that likelihood, the Company uses estimates and judgment regarding future taxable income and considers the tax laws in the jurisdiction where such taxable income is generated, to determine whether a valuation allowance is required. Such evidence can include current financial position, results of operations, both actual and forecasted, the reversal of deferred tax liabilities and tax planning strategies as well as the current and forecasted business economics of the oil and gas industry. Based upon the Company’s analysis, the Company currently believes that it is more likely than not that a portion of the Company's federal and state deferred tax assets will be utilized. The Company has an $85.8 million valuation allowance associated with its federal and state deferred tax assets.
The Company will continue to evaluate both the positive and negative evidence on a quarterly basis in determining the need for a valuation allowance with respect to the deferred assets. Changes in positive and negative evidence, including differences between estimated and actual results, could result in changes in the valuation of the deferred tax assets that could have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. Changes in existing tax laws could also affect actual tax results and the realization of deferred tax assets over time.
15.RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Share Repurchase Program
On March 19, 2024, the Company purchased 97,219 shares of its common stock from Silver Point Capital, L.P. for approximately $15.0 million. The repurchase is part of the Company's existing share Repurchase Program. Upon closing of the transaction on March 19, 2024, the repurchased common stock was canceled.
Concurrent with the closing of the June 2023 offering transaction discussed in Note 5, the Company purchased 215,060 shares of its common stock from Silver Point Capital, L.P. for approximately $20.4 million. The repurchase is part of the Company's existing Repurchase Program. Upon closing of the transaction on June 26, 2023, the repurchased common stock was canceled.
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16.SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Natural Gas, Oil and NGL Derivative Instruments
Subsequent to June 30, 2024, as of July 29, 2024, the Company entered into the following derivative contracts:
PeriodType of Derivative InstrumentIndex
Daily Volume
Weighted
Average Price
Natural Gas(MMBtu/d)($/MMBtu)
2025
Basis Swaps
TETCO M2
20,000 $(0.93)
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ITEM 2.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Introduction
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) is intended to provide the reader of the financial statements with a narrative from the perspective of management on the financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and certain other factors that may affect the Company's operating results. MD&A should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related Notes included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
The following information updates the discussion of Gulfport’s financial condition provided in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (“2023 Form 10-K”) and analyzes the changes in the results of operations between the periods of April 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024, January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024, April 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023 and January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023. For definitions of commonly used natural gas and oil terms found in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, please refer to the “Definitions” provided in this report.
Overview
Gulfport is an independent natural gas-weighted exploration and production company with assets primarily located in the Appalachia and Anadarko basins. Our principal properties are located in eastern Ohio targeting the Utica and Marcellus and in central Oklahoma targeting the SCOOP Woodford and Springer formations. Our strategy is to develop our assets in a safe, environmentally responsible manner, while generating sustainable cash flow, improving margins and operating efficiencies and returning capital to shareholders. To accomplish these goals, we allocate capital to projects we believe offer the highest rate of return and we deploy leading drilling and completion techniques and technologies in our development efforts.
Recent Developments
Credit Facility
On April 18, 2024, Gulfport completed its semi-annual borrowing base redetermination under its Credit Facility during which the borrowing base was reaffirmed at $1.1 billion with elected commitments remaining at $900 million.
Share Repurchase Program
During the three months ended June 30, 2024, the Company repurchased 160,622 shares for $25.0 million at a weighted average price of $155.65 per share. As of June 30, 2024, the Company repurchased 4.7 million shares for $454.1 million at a weighted average price of $95.87 per share since the inception of the Repurchase Program.
Impact of the War in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East
The invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the sanctions imposed in response to the crisis have increased volatility in the global financial markets and are expected to have further global economic consequences, including disruptions of the global energy markets and the amplification of inflation and supply chain constraints. Other armed conflicts, including the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, may result in further disruptions in the global economic environment. The ultimate impact of the war in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East will depend on future developments and the timing and extent to which normal economic and operating conditions resume.
2024 Operational and Financial Highlights
During the second quarter of 2024, we had the following notable achievements:
Reported total net production of 1,050.1 MMcfe per day.
Turned to sales four gross (3.8 net) operated wells.
Generated $123.5 million of operating cash flows.
Repurchased 160,622 shares for $25.0 million at a weighted average price of $155.65 per share.
Exited the quarter with total liquidity of $707.4 million.
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2024 Production and Drilling Activity
Production Volumes
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
Natural gas (Mcf/day)
Utica & Marcellus816,935 751,272 
SCOOP155,552 194,639 
Total972,487 945,910 
Oil and condensate (Bbl/day)
Utica & Marcellus977 556 
SCOOP1,770 2,977 
Total2,747 3,533 
NGL (Bbl/day)
Utica & Marcellus2,349 2,440 
SCOOP7,845 9,596 
Total10,195 12,036 
Combined (Mcfe/day)
Utica & Marcellus836,892 769,246 
SCOOP213,245 270,077 
Total1,050,137 1,039,323 
Totals may not sum or recalculate due to rounding.
Our total net production averaged approximately 1,050.1 MMcfe per day during the three months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to 1,039.3 MMcfe per day during the three months ended June 30, 2023. The 1% increase in production per day is largely the result of our 2023 and 2024 development programs.
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Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Natural gas (Mcf/day)
Utica & Marcellus814,146 735,133 
SCOOP158,879 210,030 
Total973,025 945,163 
Oil and condensate (Bbl/day)
Utica & Marcellus1,163 573 
SCOOP1,875 3,555 
Total3,038 4,128 
NGL (Bbl/day)
Utica & Marcellus2,165 2,564 
SCOOP7,948 10,496 
Total10,113 13,060 
Combined (Mcfe/day)
Utica & Marcellus834,112 753,957 
SCOOP217,817 294,335 
Total1,051,929 1,048,292 
Totals may not sum or recalculate due to rounding.
Our total net production averaged approximately 1,051.9 MMcfe per day during the six months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to 1,048.3 MMcfe per day during the six months ended June 30, 2023. Production per day remained consistent largely as a result of our 2023 and 2024 development programs.
Utica/Marcellus. We spud five gross (5.0 net) wells targeting the Utica formation during the three months ended June 30, 2024. In addition, we commenced sales on four gross (3.8 net) operated Utica wells.
As of July 29, 2024, we had one operated drilling rig running in Ohio drilling the Utica formation.
SCOOP. We did not spud or commence sales on any operated wells in the SCOOP during the three months ended June 30, 2024.
As of July 29, 2024, we did not have an operated drilling rig running in the SCOOP.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Comparison of the Three Month Periods Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023
Natural Gas, Oil and Condensate and NGL Production and Pricing (sales totals in thousands)
The following table summarizes our natural gas, oil and condensate and NGL production and related pricing for the three months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023. Some totals below may not sum or recalculate due to rounding.
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
Natural gas sales
Natural gas production volumes (MMcf)88,496 86,078 
Natural gas production volumes (MMcf) per day972 946 
Total sales$144,458 $159,246 
Average price without the impact of derivatives ($/Mcf)$1.63 $1.85 
Impact from settled derivatives ($/Mcf)$1.03 $0.57 
Average price, including settled derivatives ($/Mcf)$2.66 $2.42 
Oil and condensate sales
Oil and condensate production volumes (MBbl)250 321 
Oil and condensate production volumes (MBbl) per day
Total sales$19,127 $22,602 
Average price without the impact of derivatives ($/Bbl)$76.51 $70.30 
Impact from settled derivatives ($/Bbl)$(1.08)$1.15 
Average price, including settled derivatives ($/Bbl)$75.43 $71.45 
NGL sales
NGL production volumes (MBbl)928 1,095 
NGL production volumes (MBbl) per day10 12 
Total sales$26,147 $26,070 
Average price without the impact of derivatives ($/Bbl)$28.18 $23.80 
Impact from settled derivatives ($/Bbl)$(0.25)$2.47 
Average price, including settled derivatives ($/Bbl)$27.93 $26.27 
Natural gas, oil and condensate and NGL sales
Natural gas equivalents (MMcfe)95,562 94,578 
Natural gas equivalents (MMcfe) per day1,050 1,039 
Total sales$189,732 $207,918 
Average price without the impact of derivatives ($/Mcfe)$1.99 $2.20 
Impact from settled derivatives ($/Mcfe)$0.94 $0.56 
Average price, including settled derivatives ($/Mcfe)$2.93 $2.76 
Production Costs:
Average lease operating expenses ($/Mcfe)$0.17 $0.17 
Average taxes other than income ($/Mcfe)$0.07 $0.08 
Average transportation, gathering, processing and compression ($/Mcfe)$0.91 $0.91 
Total lease operating expenses, taxes other than income and midstream costs ($/Mcfe)$1.14 $1.16 
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Natural Gas, Oil and Condensate and NGL Sales (in thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024Three Months Ended June 30, 2023% Change
Natural gas$144,458 $159,246 (9)%
Oil and condensate19,127 22,602 (15)%
NGL26,147 26,070 — %
Natural gas, oil and condensate and NGL sales$189,732 $207,918 (9)%
The decrease in natural gas sales without the impact of derivatives when comparing the three months ended June 30, 2024, to the three months ended June 30, 2023 was due to a 12% decrease in realized prices, partially offset by a 3% increase in sales volumes. The realized price change was primarily driven by the decrease in the average Henry Hub gas index from $2.10 per Mcf in the three months ended June 30, 2023, to $1.89 per Mcf during the three months ended June 30, 2024. The 3% increase in natural gas production was primarily due to our 2023 and 2024 development programs in the Utica/Marcellus partially offset by natural declines and limited activity in the SCOOP.
The decrease in oil and condensate sales without the impact of derivatives when comparing the three months ended June 30, 2024, to the three months ended June 30, 2023, was due to a 22% decrease in sales volumes, partially offset by a 9% increase in realized prices. The 22% decrease in oil and condensate production was primarily due to natural declines and limited 2023 development activity in the SCOOP. The realized price change was primarily driven by the increase in the average WTI crude index from $73.78 per barrel in the three months ended June 30, 2023, to $80.57 per barrel during the three months ended June 30, 2024.
The NGL sales without the impact of derivatives when comparing the three months ended June 30, 2024, to the three months ended June 30, 2023, remained consistent due to a 18% increase in realized prices offset by a 15% decrease in NGL sales volumes. The realized price change was primarily driven by the increase in the average Mont Belvieu NGL index from $25.99 per barrel in the three months ended June 30, 2023, to $31.50 per barrel during the three months ended June 30, 2024. The 15% decrease in NGL production was primarily due to natural declines and limited 2023 development activity in the SCOOP.
Natural Gas, Oil and NGL Derivatives (in thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
Natural gas derivatives - fair value (losses) gains$(99,871)$37,792 
Natural gas derivatives - settlement gains91,251 49,444 
Total (losses) gains on natural gas derivatives(8,620)87,236 
Oil derivatives - fair value gains595 2,258 
Oil derivatives - settlement (losses) gains(271)369 
Total gains on oil and condensate derivatives324 2,627 
NGL derivatives - fair value (losses) gains(82)4,218 
NGL derivatives - settlement (losses) gains(237)2,707 
Total (losses) gains on NGL derivatives(319)6,925 
Total (losses) gains on natural gas, oil and NGL derivatives$(8,615)$96,788 
We recognize fair value changes on our natural gas, oil and NGL derivative instruments in each reporting period. The changes in fair value resulted from new positions and settlements that occurred during each period, as well as the relationship between contract prices and the associated forward curves. The significant change in the total gain (loss) for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023, was primarily the result of changes in futures pricing for oil, natural gas, and NGLs during each period. See Note 10 of our consolidated financial statements for hedged volumes and pricing.
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Lease Operating Expenses (in thousands, except per unit)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024Three Months Ended June 30, 2023% Change
Lease operating expenses
Utica & Marcellus$10,717 $10,376 %
SCOOP5,100 5,779 (12)%
Total lease operating expenses$15,817 $16,155 (2)%
Lease operating expenses per Mcfe
Utica & Marcellus$0.14 $0.15 (7)%
SCOOP0.26 0.24 %
Total lease operating expenses per Mcfe$0.17 $0.17 (3)%
The decrease in our total LOE for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023, was primarily the result of a decrease in surface rental and labor expenses throughout our operations.
Taxes Other Than Income (in thousands, except per unit)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024Three Months Ended June 30, 2023% Change
Production taxes$4,661 $5,667 (18)%
Property taxes1,919 1,794 %
Other438 477 (8)%
Total taxes other than income$7,018 $7,938 (12)%
Total taxes other than income per Mcfe$0.07 $0.08 (13)%
The decrease in total and per unit taxes other than income for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023, was primarily related to a decrease in production taxes resulting from the decrease in our natural gas, oil and NGL revenues excluding the impact of hedges discussed above.
Transportation, Gathering, Processing and Compression (in thousands, except per unit)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024Three Months Ended June 30, 2023% Change
Transportation, gathering, processing and compression$86,529 $85,664 %
Transportation, gathering, processing and compression per Mcfe$0.91 $0.91 — %
Transportation, gathering, processing and compression for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023, increased primarily as a result of a 1% increase in production.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (in thousands, except per unit)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024Three Months Ended June 30, 2023% Change
Depreciation, depletion and amortization of oil and gas properties$78,230 $79,940 (2)%
Depreciation, depletion and amortization of other property and equipment323 208 55 %
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization$78,553 $80,148 (2)%
Depreciation, depletion and amortization per Mcfe$0.82 $0.85 (3)%
Depreciation, depletion and amortization of our oil and gas properties for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023, decreased 2% primarily as a result of a decrease in our depletion rate.
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General and Administrative Expenses (in thousands, except per unit)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024Three Months Ended June 30, 2023% Change
General and administrative expenses, gross$20,786 $17,755 17 %
Reimbursed from third parties(3,705)(3,739)(1)%
Capitalized general and administrative expenses(6,329)(5,405)17 %
General and administrative expenses, net$10,752 $8,611 25 %
General and administrative expenses, net per Mcfe$0.11 $0.09 24 %
The increase in general and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023, was primarily driven by increases in employee compensation.
Restructuring costs
During the three months ended June 30, 2023, Gulfport recognized $2.9 million in personnel-related restructuring expenses associated with changes in the organizational structure and leadership team resulting from the appointment of Gulfport's new CEO in January 2023. Of these expenses, $0.8 million resulted from accelerated vesting of share-based grants, which are non-cash charges. As of June 30, 2023, there were no remaining employee termination liabilities for the impacted employees.
Interest Expense (in thousands, except per unit)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024Three Months Ended June 30, 2023% Change
Interest on 2026 Senior Notes$11,000 $11,000 — %
Interest expense on Credit Facility3,857 2,808 37 %
Amortization of loan costs949 869 %
Capitalized interest(1,241)(1,015)22 %
Other593 65 811 %
Total interest expense$15,158 $13,727 10 %
Interest expense per Mcfe$0.16 $0.15 %
Interest expense on our Credit Facility increased 37% for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023, as a result of a higher average balance outstanding. Amortization of loan costs increased 9% for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023, as a result of the Third Amendment to the Credit Facility which increased the elected commitments and borrowing base. See Note 3 of our consolidated financial statements for further details of our Credit Facility. The Company also capitalized $1.2 million and $1.0 million in interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively.
Other, net (in thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024Three Months Ended June 30, 2023% Change
Other, net$522 $(4,831)(111)%
Other, net in the Company's consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2023, included a $5.0 million recoupment of previously placed collateral for certain firm transportation commitments during our Chapter 11 Cases.
Income Taxes
We recorded income tax benefit of $7.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024. We did not record any income tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2023, as a result of maintaining a full valuation allowance against our net deferred tax asset. See Note 14 of our consolidated financial statements for further discussion of our income tax benefit.
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Comparison of the Six Month Periods Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023
Natural Gas, Oil and Condensate and NGL Production and Pricing (sales totals in thousands)
The following table summarizes our natural gas, oil and condensate, and NGL production and related pricing for the six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023. Some totals below may not sum or recalculate due to rounding.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Natural gas sales
Natural gas production volumes (MMcf)177,091 171,075 
Natural gas production volumes (MMcf) per day973 945 
Total sales$332,744 $441,780 
Average price without the impact of derivatives ($/Mcf)$1.88 $2.58 
Impact from settled derivatives ($/Mcf)$0.89 $0.29 
Average price, including settled derivatives ($/Mcf)$2.77 $2.87 
Oil and condensate sales
Oil and condensate production volumes (MBbl)553 747 
Oil and condensate production volumes (MBbl) per day
Total sales$40,828 $53,316 
Average price without the impact of derivatives ($/Bbl)$73.84 $71.36 
Impact from settled derivatives ($/Bbl)$(0.46)$(0.10)
Average price, including settled derivatives ($/Bbl)$73.38 $71.26 
NGL sales
NGL production volumes (MBbl)1,841 2,364 
NGL production volumes (MBbl) per day10 13 
Total sales$54,253 $65,982 
Average price without the impact of derivatives ($/Bbl)$29.48 $27.91 
Impact from settled derivatives ($/Bbl)$(0.75)$1.56 
Average price, including settled derivatives ($/Bbl)$28.73 $29.47 
Natural gas, oil and condensate and NGL sales
Natural gas equivalents (MMcfe)191,451 189,741 
Natural gas equivalents (MMcfe) per day1,052 1,048 
Total sales$427,825 $561,078 
Average price without the impact of derivatives ($/Mcfe)$2.23 $2.96 
Impact from settled derivatives ($/Mcfe)$0.82 $0.28 
Average price, including settled derivatives ($/Mcfe)$3.05 $3.24 
Production Costs:
Average lease operating expenses ($/Mcfe)$0.17 $0.19 
Average taxes other than income ($/Mcfe)$0.08 $0.10 
Average transportation, gathering, processing and compression ($/Mcfe)$0.90 $0.91 
Total lease operating expenses, taxes other than income and midstream costs ($/Mcfe)$1.15 $1.20 
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Natural Gas, Oil and Condensate and NGL Sales (in thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2023% Change
Natural gas$332,744 $441,780 (25)%
Oil and condensate40,828 53,316 (23)%
NGL54,253 65,982 (18)%
Natural gas, oil and condensate and NGL sales$427,825 $561,078 (24)%
The decrease in natural gas sales without the impact of derivatives when comparing the six months ended June 30, 2024, to the six months ended June 30, 2023 was due to a 27% decrease in realized prices, partially offset by a 4% increase in sales volumes. The realized price change was primarily driven by the decrease in the average Henry Hub gas index from $2.76 per Mcf in the six months ended June 30, 2023, to $2.07 per Mcf in the six months ended June 30, 2024. The 4% increase in natural gas production was primarily due to our 2023 and 2024 development programs in the Utica/Marcellus partially offset by natural declines and limited activity in the SCOOP.
The decrease in oil and condensate sales without the impact of derivatives when comparing the six months ended June 30, 2024, to the six months ended June 30, 2023, was due to a 26% decrease in sales volumes, partially offset by a 3% increase in realized prices. The 26% decrease in oil and condensate production was primarily due to natural declines and limited 2023 development activity in the SCOOP. The realized price change was driven by the increase in the average WTI crude index from $74.95 per barrel in the six months ended June 30, 2023, to $78.77 per barrel in the six months ended June 30, 2024.
The decrease in NGL sales without the impact of derivatives when comparing the six months ended June 30, 2024, to the six months ended June 30, 2023, was due to a 22% decrease in NGL sales volumes, partially offset by a 6% increase in realized prices. The 22% decrease in NGL production was primarily due to natural declines and limited 2023 development in the SCOOP. The realized price change was driven by the increase in the average Mont Belvieu NGL index from $30.61 per barrel in the six months ended June 30, 2023, to $33.08 per barrel in the six months ended June 30, 2024.
Natural Gas, Oil and NGL Derivatives (in thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Natural gas derivatives - fair value (losses) gains$(111,349)$411,940 
Natural gas derivatives - settlement gains157,702 49,271 
Total gains on natural gas derivatives46,353 461,211 
Oil derivatives - fair value (losses) gains(1,865)6,990 
Oil derivatives - settlement losses(259)(74)
Total (losses) gains on oil and condensate derivatives(2,124)6,916 
NGL derivatives - fair value (losses) gains(6,330)3,033 
NGL derivatives - settlement (losses) gains(1,378)3,689 
Total (losses) gains on NGL derivatives(7,708)6,722 
Total gains on natural gas, oil and NGL derivatives$36,521 $474,849 
We recognize fair value changes on our natural gas, oil and NGL derivative instruments in each reporting period. The changes in fair value resulted from new positions and settlements that occurred during each period, as well as the relationship between contract prices and the associated forward curves. The significant change in the total gain (loss) for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023, was primarily the result of changes in futures pricing for oil, natural gas, and NGLs during each period. See Note 10 of our consolidated financial statements for hedged volumes and pricing.
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Lease Operating Expenses (in thousands, except per unit)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2023% Change
Lease operating expenses
Utica & Marcellus$21,480 $23,011 (7)%
SCOOP11,145 13,006 (14)%
Total lease operating expenses$32,625 $36,017 (9)%
Lease operating expenses per Mcfe
Utica & Marcellus$0.14 $0.17 (18)%
SCOOP0.28 0.24 17 %
Total lease operating expenses per Mcfe$0.17 $0.19 (10)%
The decrease in our total and per unit LOE for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023, was primarily the result of a decrease in water hauling, surface rental and labor expenses throughout our SCOOP operations and non-operated expenses in Utica/Marcellus.
Taxes Other Than Income (in thousands, except per unit)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2023% Change
Production taxes$9,708 $13,719 (29)%
Property taxes4,529 3,639 24 %
Other1,041 1,275 (18)%
Total taxes other than income$15,278 $18,633 (18)%
Total taxes other than income per Mcfe$0.08 $0.10 (19)%
The decrease in total and per unit taxes other than income for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023, was primarily related to a decrease in production taxes resulting from the decrease in our natural gas, oil and NGL revenues excluding the impact of hedges discussed above.
Transportation, Gathering, Processing and Compression (in thousands, except per unit)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2023% Change
Transportation, gathering, processing and compression$173,148 $173,281 — %
Transportation, gathering, processing and compression per Mcfe$0.90 $0.91 (1)%
Transportation, gathering, processing and compression for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023 decreased on a per unit basis primarily as a result of lower minimum volume commitments.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (in thousands, except per unit)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2023% Change
Depreciation, depletion and amortization of oil and gas properties$157,911 $158,707 (1)%
Depreciation, depletion and amortization of other property and equipment665 535 24 %
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization$158,576 $159,242 — %
Depreciation, depletion and amortization per Mcfe$0.83 $0.84 (1)%
Depreciation, depletion and amortization of our oil and gas properties for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023, decreased 1% primarily as a result of a decrease in our depletion rate.
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General and Administrative Expenses (in thousands, except per unit)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2023% Change
General and administrative expenses, gross$39,228 $34,830 13 %
Reimbursed from third parties(7,243)(6,958)%
Capitalized general and administrative expenses(12,035)(10,528)14 %
General and administrative expenses, net$19,950 $17,344 15 %
General and administrative expenses, net per Mcfe$0.10 $0.09 14 %
The increase in general and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023, was primarily driven by increases in employee compensation.
Restructuring costs
During the six months ended June 30, 2023, Gulfport recognized $4.8 million in personnel-related restructuring expenses associated with changes in the organizational structure and leadership team resulting from the appointment of Gulfport's new CEO in January 2023. Of these expenses, $1.3 million resulted from accelerated vesting of share-based grants, which are non-cash charges. As of June 30, 2023, there were no remaining employee termination liabilities for the impacted employees.
Interest Expense (in thousands, except per unit)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2023% Change
Interest on 2026 Senior Notes$22,000 $22,000 — %
Interest expense on Credit Facility7,578 5,833 30 %
Amortization of loan costs1,894 1,396 36 %
Capitalized interest(2,372)(1,839)29 %
Other1,061 93 1045 %
Total interest expense$30,161 $27,483 10 %
Interest expense per Mcfe$0.16 $0.14 %
Interest expense on our Credit Facility increased 30% for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023, as a result of a higher average balance outstanding. Amortization of loan costs increased 36% for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023, as a result of the Third Amendment to the Credit Facility which increased the elected commitments and borrowing base. The Company also capitalized $2.4 million and $1.8 million in interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively.
Other, net (in thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2023% Change
Other, net$397 $(19,054)(102)%
As part of its Chapter 11 Cases and restructuring efforts, the Company filed motions to reject certain firm transportation agreements between the Company and affiliates of TC Energy Corporation ("TC") and Rover Pipeline LLC ("Rover"). During the first quarter of 2023, Gulfport finalized a settlement agreement with Rover that was approved by the Bankruptcy Court on February 21, 2023. Pursuant to the settlement agreement, Gulfport and Rover agreed that the firm transportation contracts between them would be rejected. As part of the settlement, Gulfport paid a $1.0 million administrative claim, which is included in Other, net. Additionally, on February 24, 2023, Gulfport received an additional $17.8 million interim distribution for its TC claim, which is also included in Other, net. Other, net in the second quarter of 2023 included a $5.0 million recoupment of previously placed collateral for certain firm transportation commitments during our Chapter 11 Cases.
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Income Taxes
We recorded income tax expense of $7.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024. We did not record any income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2023, as a result of maintaining a full valuation allowance against our net deferred tax asset. See Note 14 of our consolidated financial statements for further discussion of our income tax expense.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Overview. We strive to maintain sufficient liquidity to ensure financial flexibility, withstand commodity price volatility, fund our development projects, operations and capital expenditures and return capital to shareholders. We utilize derivative contracts to reduce the financial impact of commodity price volatility and provide a level of certainty to the Company's cash flows. We generally fund our operations, planned capital expenditures and any share repurchases with cash flow from our operating activities, cash on hand, and borrowings under our Credit Facility. Additionally, we may access debt and equity markets and sell properties to enhance our liquidity. There is no guarantee that the debt or equity capital markets will be available to us on acceptable terms or at all.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, our primary sources of capital resources and liquidity have consisted of internally generated cash flows from operations, and our primary uses of cash have been for development of our oil and natural gas properties, share repurchases and dividend payments on our preferred stock.
We believe our annual free cash flow generation, borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility and cash on hand will provide sufficient liquidity to fund our operations, capital expenditures, interest expense and share repurchases during the next 12 months and the foreseeable future.
To the extent actual operating results, realized commodity prices or uses of cash differ from our assumptions, our liquidity could be adversely affected. See Note 3 of our consolidated financial statements for further discussion of our debt obligations, including the principal and carrying amounts of our senior notes.
As of June 30, 2024, we had $1.2 million of cash and cash equivalents, $130.0 million of outstanding borrowings under our Credit Facility, $63.8 million of letters of credit outstanding, and $550 million of outstanding 2026 Senior Notes. Our total principal amount of funded debt as of June 30, 2024 was $680.0 million.
As of July 29, 2024 we had $4.3 million of cash and cash equivalents, $132.0 million in borrowings under our Credit Facility, $63.8 million of letters of credit outstanding, and $550 million of outstanding 2026 Senior Notes.
Debt. In May 2021, we issued our 2026 Senior Notes. The 2026 Senior Notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by each of the Company's subsidiaries that guarantee the Credit Facility.
Additionally, on May 1, 2023, the Company entered into that certain Joinder, Commitment Increase and Borrowing Base Redetermination Agreement, and Third Amendment to Credit Agreement (the “Third Amendment”) which amended the Company’s Credit Facility. The Third Amendment, among other things, (a) increased the aggregate elected commitment amounts under the Credit Facility from $700 million to $900 million, (b) increased the borrowing base under the Credit Facility from $1 billion to $1.1 billion, (c) increased the excess cash threshold under the Credit Facility from $45 million to $75 million, and (d) extended the maturity date under the Credit Facility from October 14, 2025 to the earlier of (i) May 1, 2027 and (ii) the 91st day prior to the maturity date of the 2026 Senior Notes or any other permitted senior notes or any permitted refinancing debt under the Credit Facility having an aggregate outstanding principal amount equal to or exceeding $100 million; provided that such notes have not been refinanced, redeemed or repaid in full on or prior to such 91st day. On April 18, 2024, Gulfport completed its semi-annual borrowing base redetermination under its Credit Facility during which the borrowing base was reaffirmed at $1.1 billion with elected commitments remaining at $900 million.
See Note 3 of our consolidated financial statements for additional discussion of our outstanding debt.
Dividends on Preferred Stock. As discussed in Note 4 of our consolidated financial statements, holders of preferred stock are entitled to receive cumulative quarterly dividends at a rate of 10% per annum of the Liquidation Preference with respect to cash dividends and 15% per annum of the Liquidation Preference with respect to dividends paid in kind as additional shares of preferred stock (“PIK Dividends”). We currently have the option to pay either cash dividends or PIK Dividends on a quarterly basis.
The Company paid $1.1 million and $2.2 million of cash dividends to holders of our preferred stock during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, and $1.3 million and $2.6 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively.
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Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information. The 2026 Senior Notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by all existing consolidated subsidiaries that guarantee our Credit Facility or certain other debt (the “Guarantors”). The 2026 Senior Notes are not guaranteed by Grizzly Holdings or Mule Sky, LLC (the “Non-Guarantors”). The Guarantors are 100% owned by the Parent, and the guarantees are full, unconditional, joint and several. There are no significant restrictions on the ability of the Parent or the Guarantors to obtain funds from each other in the form of a dividend or loan. The guarantees rank equally in the right of payment with all of the senior indebtedness of the subsidiary guarantors and senior in the right of payment to any future subordinated indebtedness of the subsidiary guarantors. The 2026 Senior Notes and the guarantees are effectively subordinated to all of our and the subsidiary guarantors' secured indebtedness (including all borrowings and other obligations under our amended and restated credit agreement) to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such indebtedness, and structurally subordinated to all indebtedness and other liabilities of any of our subsidiaries that do not guarantee the 2026 Senior Notes.
SEC Regulation S-X Rule 13-01 requires the presentation of "Summarized Financial Information" to replace the "Condensed Consolidating Financial Information" required under Rule 3-10. Rule 13-01 allows the omission of Summarized Financial Information if assets, liabilities and results of operations of the Guarantors are not materially different than the corresponding amounts presented in our consolidated financial statements. The Parent and Guarantor subsidiaries comprise our material operations. Therefore, we concluded that the presentation of the Summarized Financial Information is not required as our Summarized Financial Information of the Guarantors is not materially different from our consolidated financial statements.
Derivatives and Hedging Activities. Our results of operations and cash flows are impacted by changes in market prices for natural gas, oil and NGL. To mitigate a portion of the exposure to adverse market changes, we have entered into various derivative instruments. Our natural gas, oil and NGL derivative activities, when combined with our sales of natural gas, oil and NGL, allow us to predict with greater certainty the total revenue we will receive. See Item 3 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk for further discussion on the impact of commodity price risk on our financial position. Additionally, see Note 10 of our consolidated financial statements for further discussion of derivatives and hedging activities.
Capital Expenditures. Our capital expenditures have historically been related to the execution of our drilling and completion activities in addition to certain lease acquisition activities. Our capital investment strategy is focused on prudently developing our existing properties to generate sustainable cash flow considering current and forecasted commodity prices. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company's incurred capital expenditures totaled $265.5 million, of which $212.5 million related to drilling and completion activities, $34.0 million related to maintenance leasehold and land investment and $19.0 million related to discretionary acreage acquisitions.
Our drilling and completion capital expenditures for 2024 are currently estimated to be in the range of $330 million to $360 million. Also, we currently expect to spend approximately $50 million to $60 million in 2024 for maintenance leasehold and land investment, which is focused on near-term drilling programs and facilitating increases in our working interests and lateral footage in units we plan to drill in 2024, 2025 and 2026. We expect this capital program to result in approximately 1,055 to 1,070 MMcfe per day of production in 2024.
Additionally, we are pursuing accretive acreage opportunities that expand our resource footprint and provide optionality to our near-term development plans and intend to allocate approximately $45 million in discretionary acreage acquisitions for 2024.
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Sources and Uses of Cash
The following table presents the major changes in cash and cash equivalents for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Net cash provided by operating activities$311,487 $411,406 
Additions to oil and natural gas properties(244,851)(283,406)
Debt activity, net12,000 (46,000)
Repurchases of common stock(53,795)(74,516)
Dividends on preferred stock(2,200)(2,587)
Shares exchanged for tax withholdings(21,584)(1,780)
Other(1,753)(5,107)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents$(696)$(1,990)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$1,233 $5,269 
Net cash provided by operating activities. Net cash flow provided by operating activities was $311.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to $411.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily the result of decreases in natural gas revenues.
Additions to oil and natural gas properties. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we spud 10 gross (9.7 net) operated wells and commenced sales from nine gross (8.7 net) operated wells targeting the Utica formation for a total incurred cost of approximately $185.6 million. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we completed drilling two gross (1.5 net) operated wells in the SCOOP for a total incurred cost of approximately $25.3 million.
Drilling and completion costs discussed above reflect incurred costs while drilling and completion costs presented in the table below reflect cash payments for drilling and completions. Incurred capital expenditures and cash capital expenditures may vary from period to period due to the cash payment cycle. Cash capital expenditures for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, were as follows (in thousands):
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Oil and Natural Gas Property Cash Expenditures:
Drilling and completion costs$178,864 $234,720 
Leasehold acquisitions53,291 38,322 
Other12,696 10,364 
Total oil and natural gas property expenditures$244,851 $283,406 
Debt activity, net. In the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company had $523.0 million and $511.0 million in borrowings and repayments, respectively, on its Credit Facility. As of July 29, 2024 the Company had $132.0 million in borrowings outstanding on its Credit Facility.
Repurchases of common stock. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company repurchased 370,697 shares for approximately $54.5 million under the Repurchase Program at a weighted average price of $147.00 per share. For the same period in 2023, the Company repurchased 900,599 shares for $74.2 million at a weighted average price of $82.42 per share. As of July 29, 2024, we repurchased 4.8 million shares for approximately $461.2 million under the Repurchase Program at a weighted average price of $96.42 per share.
Dividends on preferred stock. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company paid $2.2 million of cash dividends to holders of our preferred stock compared to $2.6 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023.
Shares exchanged for tax withholdings. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company paid $21.6 million of shares exchanged for tax withholdings compared to $1.8 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase in shares traded for taxes was primarily due to the vesting of certain PSU awards as discussed in Note 6.
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Other. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company paid other expenses of $1.8 million, as compared to other expenses of $5.1 million paid during the six months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily related to $6.8 million in debt issuance costs as a result of the Third Amendment to the Credit Facility which increased the commitment and redetermined its borrowing base in 2023.
Contractual and Commercial Obligations
We have various contractual obligations in the normal course of our operations and financing activities, as discussed in Note 9 of our consolidated financial statements. There have been no other material changes to our contractual obligations from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.    
Off-balance Sheet Arrangements
We may enter into off-balance sheet arrangements and transactions that can give rise to material off-balance sheet obligations. As of June 30, 2024, our material off-balance sheet arrangements and transactions include $63.8 million in letters of credit outstanding against our Credit Facility and $43.8 million in surety bonds issued. Both the letters of credit and surety bonds are being used as financial assurance, primarily on certain firm transportation agreements. Additionally, the Company entered into various contractual commitments to purchase inventory and other material to be used in future activities. The Company's commitment to purchase these materials spans 2024, with approximately $7.2 million remaining. There are no other transactions, arrangements or other relationships with unconsolidated entities or other persons that are reasonably likely to materially affect our liquidity or availability of our capital resources. See Note 9 of our consolidated financial statements for further discussion of the various financial guarantees we have issued.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
As of June 30, 2024, there have been no significant changes in our critical accounting policies from those disclosed in our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Oil and Natural Gas Properties. Lower natural gas, oil and NGL prices can reduce the value of our assets. In addition to commodity prices, our production rates, levels of proved reserves, future development costs, transfers of unevaluated properties and other factors will determine the actual ceiling test calculation and impairment analysis in future periods. Given the decline of commodity prices in 2023 and 2024 and the current pricing outlook for the remainder of 2024, we believe a non-cash impairment of our assets is reasonably likely to occur in the third quarter of 2024. Any such ceiling test impairment could be material to our net earnings; however, given the inter-relationship of the various judgements made to estimate proved reserves, it is impractical to estimate the potential changes in these estimates and their impact on the impairment. Full cost impairments have no impact to our cash flow or liquidity.
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ITEM 3.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Natural Gas, Oil and Natural Gas Liquids Derivative Instruments. Our results of operations and cash flows are impacted by changes in market prices for natural gas, oil and NGL. To mitigate a portion of our exposure to adverse price changes, we have entered into various derivative instruments. Our natural gas, oil and NGL derivative activities, when combined with our sales of natural gas, oil and NGL, allow us to predict with greater certainty the revenue we will receive. We believe our derivative instruments continue to be highly effective in achieving our risk management objectives.
Our general strategy for protecting short-term cash flow and attempting to mitigate exposure to adverse natural gas, oil and NGL price changes is to hedge into strengthening natural gas, oil and NGL futures markets when prices reach levels that management believes provide reasonable rates of return on our invested capital. Information we consider in forming an opinion about future prices includes general economic conditions, industrial output levels and expectations, producer breakeven cost structures, liquefied natural gas trends, oil and natural gas storage inventory levels, industry decline rates for base production and weather trends. Executive management is involved in all risk management activities and the board of directors reviews our derivative program at its quarterly board meetings.
We use derivative instruments to achieve our risk management objectives, including swaps, options and costless collars. All of these are described in more detail below. We typically use swaps for a large portion of the oil and natural gas price risk we hedge. We have also sold calls in the past to take advantage of premiums associated with market price volatility.
We determine the notional volume potentially subject to derivative contracts by reviewing our overall estimated future production levels, which are derived from extensive examination of existing producing reserve estimates and estimates of estimated production from new drilling. Production forecasts are updated at least monthly and adjusted if necessary to actual results and activity levels. We do not enter into derivative contracts for volumes in excess of our share of forecasted production, and if production estimates were lowered for future periods and derivative instruments are already executed for some volume above the new production forecasts, the positions are typically reversed. The actual fixed prices on our derivative instruments is derived from the reference prices from third-party indices such as NYMEX. All of our commodity derivative instruments are net settled based on the difference between the fixed price as stated in the contract and the floating-price, resulting in a net amount due to or from the counterparty.
We review our derivative positions continuously and if future market conditions change and prices are at levels we believe could jeopardize the effectiveness of a position, we will mitigate this risk by either negotiating a cash settlement with our counterparty, restructuring the position or entering a new trade that effectively reverses the current position. The factors we consider in closing or restructuring a position before the settlement date are identical to those we review when deciding to enter the original derivative position.
We have determined the fair value of our derivative instruments utilizing established index prices, volatility curves, discount factors and option pricing models. These estimates are compared to counterparty valuations for reasonableness. Derivative transactions are also subject to the risk that counterparties will be unable to meet their obligations. This non-performance risk is considered in the valuation of our derivative instruments, but to date has not had a material impact on the values of our derivatives. The values we report in our financial statements are as of a point in time and subsequently change as these estimates are revised to reflect actual results, changes in market conditions and other factors. See Note 11 of our consolidated financial statements for further discussion of the fair value measurements associated with our derivatives.
As of June 30, 2024, our natural gas, oil and NGL derivative instruments consisted of the following types of instruments:
Swaps: We receive a fixed price and pay a floating market price to the counterparty for the hedged commodity. In exchange for higher fixed prices on certain of our swap trades, we may sell call options.
Basis Swaps: These instruments are arrangements that guarantee a fixed price differential to NYMEX from a specified delivery point. We receive the fixed price differential and pay the floating market price differential to the counterparty for the hedged commodity.
Costless Collars: Each two-way price collar has a set floor and ceiling price for the hedged production. If the applicable monthly price indices are outside of the ranges set by the floor and ceiling prices in the various collars, the Company will cash-settle the difference with the counterparty.
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Call Options: We sell, and occasionally buy, call options in exchange for a premium. At the time of settlement, if the market price exceeds the fixed price of the call option, we pay the counterparty the excess on sold call options, and we would receive the excess on bought call options. If the market price settles below the fixed price of the call option, no payment is due from either party.
Our hedge arrangements may expose us to risk of financial loss in certain circumstances, including instances where production is less than expected or commodity prices increase. At June 30, 2024, we had a net asset derivative position of $120.7 million as compared to a net asset derivative position of $240.2 million as of December 31, 2023. Utilizing actual derivative contractual volumes, a 10% increase in underlying commodity prices would have decreased our asset by approximately $78.0 million, while a 10% decrease in underlying commodity prices would have increased our asset by approximately $76.3 million. However, any realized derivative gain or loss would be substantially offset by a decrease or increase, respectively, in the actual sales value of production covered by the derivative instrument.
Interest Rate Risk. Our Credit Facility is structured under floating rate terms, as advances under these facilities may be in the form of either base rate loans or term benchmark loans. As such, our interest expense is sensitive to fluctuations in the prime rates in the United States, or, if the term benchmark rates are elected, the term benchmark rates. At June 30, 2024, we had $130.0 million outstanding borrowings under our Credit Facility which bore interest at a weighted average rate of 8.33% for the six months ended June 30, 2024. As of June 30, 2024, we did not have any interest rate swaps to hedge interest rate risks.
ITEM 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Control and Procedures. Under the supervision of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, and with participation of management, we have established disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. The disclosure controls and procedures are also intended to ensure that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
As of June 30, 2024, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act. Based upon our evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of June 30, 2024, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective.
In designing and evaluating the Company's disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system will be met. In addition, the design of any control system is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events and the application of judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Because of these and other inherent limitations of control systems, there is only reasonable assurance that the Company's controls will succeed in achieving their goals under all potential future conditions.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting. There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, internal controls over financial reporting.
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PART II
ITEM 1.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The information with respect to this Item 1. Legal Proceedings is set forth in Note 9 of our consolidated financial statements.
ITEM 1A.RISK FACTORS
Our business has many risks. Factors that could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results or liquidity and the trading price of our common stock or senior notes are described below and under "Risk Factors" in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
ITEM 2.UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
None.
Issuer Repurchases of Equity Securities
Our common stock repurchase activity for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was as follows:
Period
Total Number of Shares Purchased(1)
Average Price Paid per ShareTotal number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programsApproximate maximum dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs
April 1 - April 305,345 $163.62 — $220,858,000 
May 1 - May 31204,652 $157.35 80,837 $208,263,000 
June 1 - June 3079,887 $155.49 79,785 $195,858,000 
Total289,884 $156.95 160,622 
_____________________
(1)    We repurchased and canceled 5,345, 123,815 and 102 shares of our common stock at a weighted average price of $163.62, $158.36 and $159.81 to satisfy tax withholding requirements incurred upon the vesting of restricted stock unit awards during April, May and June 2024, respectively.
ITEM 3.
DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4.
MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5.
OTHER INFORMATION
Trading Arrangements
During the three months ended June 30, 2024, none of our officers (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) of the Exchange Act) or directors adopted or terminated any contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of our securities that was intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) or any "non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement"(as defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K).
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ITEM 6.EXHIBITS
INDEX OF EXHIBITS
Incorporated by Reference
Exhibit NumberDescriptionFormSEC File NumberExhibitFiling DateFiled or Furnished Herewith
2.18-K001-195142.24/29/2021
3.18-K000-195143.15/17/2021
3.28-K000-195143.25/17/2021
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31.2X
32.1X
32.2X
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: August 7, 2024
 
GULFPORT ENERGY CORPORATION
By:/s/    Michael Hodges
Michael Hodges
Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, John Reinhart, Chief Executive Officer of Gulfport Energy Corporation, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Gulfport Energy Corporation;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation;

(d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information;

(b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 7, 2024
 
/s/ John Reinhart
John Reinhart
Chief Executive Officer



Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, Michael Hodges, Chief Financial Officer of Gulfport Energy Corporation, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Gulfport Energy Corporation;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation;

(d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information;

(b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 7, 2024
/s/ Michael Hodges
Michael Hodges
Chief Financial Officer



Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION OF PERIODIC REPORT

I, John Reinhart, Chief Executive Officer of Gulfport Energy Corporation (the “Company”), certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge:

(1)the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a) or 78o(d)); and

(2)the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated: August 7, 2024
 
/s/ John Reinhart
John Reinhart
Chief Executive Officer

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.



Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION OF PERIODIC REPORT

I, Michael Hodges, Chief Financial Officer of Gulfport Energy Corporation (the “Company”), certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge:

(1)the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a) or 78o(d)); and

(2)the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated: August 7, 2024
 
/s/ Michael Hodges
Michael Hodges
Chief Financial Officer

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.


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COVER - shares
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jul. 29, 2024
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Entity Registrant Name Gulfport Energy Corp  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity Tax Identification Number 86-3684669  
Entity Address, Address Line One 713 Market Drive  
Entity Address, City or Town Oklahoma City,  
Entity Address, State or Province OK  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 73114  
City Area Code 405  
Local Phone Number 252-4600  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share  
Trading Symbol GPOR  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
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Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)   18,107,078
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,233 $ 1,929
Accounts receivable—oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids sales 94,346 122,479
Accounts receivable—joint interest and other 21,210 22,221
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 6,239 16,951
Short-term derivative instruments 147,243 233,226
Total current assets 270,271 396,806
Property and equipment:    
Proved oil and natural gas properties 3,171,811 2,904,519
Unproved properties 218,399 204,233
Other property and equipment 10,810 9,165
Total property and equipment 3,401,020 3,117,917
Less: accumulated depletion, depreciation and amortization (1,024,142) (865,618)
Total property and equipment, net 2,376,878 2,252,299
Other assets:    
Long-term derivative instruments 38,220 47,566
Total assets 517,890 525,156
Operating lease assets 7,844 14,299
Other assets 27,140 31,487
Total other assets 591,094 618,508
Total assets 3,238,243 3,267,613
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 290,978 309,532
Short-term derivative instruments 43,838 21,963
Current portion of operating lease liabilities 6,888 12,959
Total current liabilities 341,704 344,454
Non-current liabilities:    
Long-term derivative instruments 20,941 18,602
Asset retirement obligation 31,438 29,941
Non-current operating lease liabilities 956 1,340
Long-term debt 679,503 667,382
Total non-current liabilities 732,838 717,265
Total liabilities 1,074,542 1,061,719
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)
Mezzanine equity:    
Preferred stock - $0.0001 par value, 110.0 thousand shares authorized, 43.8 thousand issued and outstanding at June 30, 2024, and 44.2 thousand issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023 43,788 44,214
Stockholders’ equity:    
Common stock - $0.0001 par value, 42.0 million shares authorized, 18.1 million issued and outstanding at June 30, 2024, and 18.3 million issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023 2 2
Additional paid-in capital 249,038 315,726
Common Stock, Value, Held For Future Issuance 0 (1,996)
Retained earnings 1,871,571 1,847,948
Treasury stock, at cost - 4.6 thousand shares at June 30, 2024 and 0 shares at December 31, 2023 (698) 0
Total stockholders’ equity 2,119,913 2,161,680
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and stockholders’ equity $ 3,238,243 $ 3,267,613
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Preferred Stock, par or stated value (in usd per share) $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001
Preferred Stock, shares authorized (in shares) 110,000 110,000
Preferred Stock, shares issued (in shares) 43,800 44,200
Preferred Stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 43,800 44,200
Common stock, par value (in usd per share) $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 42,000,000 42,000,000
Common stock, shares, issued (in shares) 18,100,000 18,300,000
Common stock, shares, outstanding (in shares) 18,100,000 18,300,000
Common stock, capital shares reserved for future issuance (in shares) 0 62,000
Treasury shares (in shares) 4,600 0
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
REVENUES:        
Net (loss) gain on natural gas, oil and NGL derivatives $ (8,615) $ 96,788 $ 36,521 $ 474,849
Total revenues 181,117 304,706 464,346 1,035,927
OPERATING EXPENSES:        
Lease operating expenses 15,817 16,155 32,625 36,017
Taxes other than income 7,018 7,938 15,278 18,633
Transportation, gathering, processing and compression 86,529 85,664 173,148 173,281
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 78,553 80,148 158,576 159,242
General and administrative expenses 10,752 8,611 19,950 17,344
Restructuring costs 0 2,893 0 4,762
Accretion expense 567 714 1,122 1,478
Total operating expenses 199,236 202,123 400,699 410,757
(LOSS) INCOME FROM OPERATIONS (18,119) 102,583 63,647 625,170
OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME):        
Interest expense 15,158 13,727 30,161 27,483
Other, net 522 (4,831) 397 (19,054)
Total other expense 15,680 8,896 30,558 8,429
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES (33,799) 93,687 33,089 616,741
INCOME TAX BENEFIT:        
Current 0 0 0 0
Deferred income tax expense (7,587) 0 7,266 0
Total income tax benefit (7,587) 0 7,266 0
NET (LOSS) INCOME (26,212) 93,687 25,823 616,741
Dividends on preferred stock (1,095) (1,278) (2,200) (2,585)
Participating securities - preferred stock 0 (14,044) (3,469) (92,611)
NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS $ (27,307) $ 78,365 $ 20,154 $ 521,545
NET (LOSS) INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:        
Basic (in usd per share) $ (1.51) $ 4.23 $ 1.11 $ 27.91
Diluted (in usd per share) $ (1.51) $ 4.18 $ 1.09 $ 27.60
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Basic (in shares) 18,144 18,518 18,169 18,688
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Diluted (in shares) 18,144 18,805 18,573 18,930
Natural gas sales        
REVENUES:        
Revenue from contract with customer $ 144,458 $ 159,246 $ 332,744 $ 441,780
Oil and condensate sales        
REVENUES:        
Revenue from contract with customer 19,127 22,602 40,828 53,316
Natural gas liquid sales        
REVENUES:        
Revenue from contract with customer $ 26,147 $ 26,070 $ 54,253 $ 65,982
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Total
Common Stock
Common Stock Held in Reserve
Treasury Stock
Paid-in Capital
Retained Earnings
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022   19,097,000 62,000      
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2022 $ 828,835 $ 2 $ (1,996) $ (286) $ 449,243 $ 381,872
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Net income (loss) 523,054         523,054
Stock compensation 3,069       3,069  
Repurchase of common stock under Repurchase Program (in shares)   (457,000)        
Repurchase of common stock under Repurchase Program (33,202)     (201) (33,001)  
Stock compensation (in shares)   5,000        
Common stock withheld for income taxes on share-based awards (in shares)   (2,000)        
Common stock withheld for income taxes on share-based awards (287)       (287)  
Dividends on preferred stock (1,307)         (1,307)
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2023   18,643,000 62,000      
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2023 1,320,162 $ 2 $ (1,996) (487) 419,024 903,619
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022   19,097,000 62,000      
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2022 828,835 $ 2 $ (1,996) (286) 449,243 381,872
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Net income (loss) $ 616,741          
Conversion of preferred stock (in shares) (5,836)          
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2023   18,658,000 62,000      
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2023 $ 1,378,116 $ 2 $ (1,996) 0 384,082 996,028
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2023   18,643,000 62,000      
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2023 1,320,162 $ 2 $ (1,996) (487) 419,024 903,619
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Net income (loss) 93,687         93,687
Conversion of preferred stock (in shares)   431,000        
Conversion of preferred stock 5,836       5,836  
Stock compensation 3,834       3,834  
Repurchase of common stock under Repurchase Program (in shares)   (448,000)        
Repurchase of common stock under Repurchase Program (42,630)     487 (43,117)  
Stock compensation (in shares)   50,000        
Common stock withheld for income taxes on share-based awards (in shares)   (18,000)        
Common stock withheld for income taxes on share-based awards (1,493)       (1,493)  
Dividends on preferred stock (1,280)       (2) (1,278)
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2023   18,658,000 62,000      
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2023 $ 1,378,116 $ 2 $ (1,996) 0 384,082 996,028
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023 18,300,000 18,288,000 62,000      
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2023 $ 2,161,680 $ 2 $ (1,996) 0 315,726 1,847,948
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Net income (loss) 52,035         52,035
Conversion of preferred stock (in shares)   1,000        
Conversion of preferred stock 11       11  
Stock compensation 3,587       3,587  
Repurchase of common stock under Repurchase Program (in shares)   (210,000)        
Repurchase of common stock under Repurchase Program (29,788)       (29,788)  
Stock compensation (in shares)   18,000        
Common stock withheld for income taxes on share-based awards (in shares)   (8,000)        
Common stock withheld for income taxes on share-based awards (1,086)       (1,086)  
Issuance of common stock held in reserve (in shares)     62,000      
Issuance of common stock held in reserve 1,996   $ 1,996      
Dividends on preferred stock (1,105)         (1,105)
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2024   18,089,000 0      
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2024 $ 2,187,330 $ 2 $ 0 0 288,450 1,898,878
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023 18,300,000 18,288,000 62,000      
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2023 $ 2,161,680 $ 2 $ (1,996) 0 315,726 1,847,948
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Net income (loss) $ 25,823          
Conversion of preferred stock (in shares) (426)          
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2024 18,100,000 18,137,000 0      
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2024 $ 2,119,913 $ 2 $ 0 (698) 249,038 1,871,571
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2024   18,089,000 0      
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2024 2,187,330 $ 2 $ 0 0 288,450 1,898,878
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Net income (loss) (26,212)         (26,212)
Conversion of preferred stock (in shares)   30,000        
Conversion of preferred stock 415       415  
Stock compensation 4,990       4,990  
Repurchase of common stock under Repurchase Program (in shares)   (156,000)        
Repurchase of common stock under Repurchase Program (25,017)     (698) (24,319)  
Stock compensation (in shares)   303,000        
Common stock withheld for income taxes on share-based awards (in shares)   (129,000)        
Common stock withheld for income taxes on share-based awards (20,498)       (20,498)  
Dividends on preferred stock $ (1,095)         (1,095)
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2024 18,100,000 18,137,000 0      
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2024 $ 2,119,913 $ 2 $ 0 $ (698) $ 249,038 $ 1,871,571
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities:    
Net income $ 25,823 $ 616,741
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depletion, depreciation and amortization 158,576 159,242
Net gain on derivative instruments (36,522) (474,849)
Net cash receipts on settled derivative instruments 156,065 52,886
Deferred income tax expense 7,266 0
Stock-based compensation expense 5,746 5,043
Other, net 3,024 4,184
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net (8,491) 48,159
Net cash provided by operating activities 311,487 411,406
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Additions to oil and natural gas properties (244,851) (283,406)
Proceeds from sale of oil and natural gas properties 0 2,648
Other, net (1,647) (835)
Net cash used in investing activities (246,498) (281,593)
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Debt issuance costs and loan commitment fees (106) (6,920)
Dividends on preferred stock (2,200) (2,587)
Shares exchanged for tax withholdings (21,584) (1,780)
Net cash used in financing activities (65,685) (131,803)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents (696) (1,990)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,929 7,259
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 1,233 5,269
Related Party    
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Repurchase of common stock under Repurchase Program (15,002) (20,431)
Nonrelated Party    
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Repurchase of common stock under Repurchase Program (38,793) (54,085)
Credit Facility due 2027    
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Principal payments on Credit Facility (511,000) (518,000)
Borrowings on Credit Facility $ 523,000 $ 472,000
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Description of Company
Gulfport Energy Corporation (the "Company" or "Gulfport") is an independent natural gas-weighted exploration and production company focused on the production of natural gas, crude oil and NGL in the United States. The Company's principal properties are located in eastern Ohio targeting the Utica and Marcellus and in central Oklahoma targeting the SCOOP Woodford and Springer formations.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Gulfport were prepared in accordance with GAAP and the rules and regulations of the SEC.
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Form 10-Q”) relates to the financial position and periods as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and the six months ended June 30, 2023. The Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, should be read in conjunction with this Form 10-Q. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair statement of our condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes and include the accounts of our wholly-owned subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and balances have been eliminated. The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements and Disclosure Rules
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (Topic 280). The amendments require disclosure for each reportable segment, the significant expense categories and amounts that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision-maker (CODM) and included in each reported measure of a segment’s profit or loss. Additionally, this ASU enhances interim disclosure requirements and provides new segment disclosure requirements for entities with a single reportable segment. ASU 2023-07 is effective retrospectively for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on our disclosures.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes: Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (Topic 740). The amendment requires annual disclosure of additional categories of information about federal, state, and foreign income taxes in the rate reconciliation table and to provide more details about the reconciling items in some categories if the items meet a quantitative threshold. Additionally, the amendment requires disclosure of annual income taxes paid (net of refunds received) disaggregated by federal, state, and foreign taxes and to disaggregate the information by jurisdiction based on a quantitative threshold. ASU 2023-09 is effective for the Company’s annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted, and should be applied on a prospective basis, with a retrospective option. We are currently evaluating the effect that adoption of ASU 2023-09 will have on our disclosures.
In March 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") issued final climate-related disclosure rules that will require disclosure of material climate-related risks and material direct greenhouse gas emissions from operations owned or controlled (Scope 1) and/or material indirect greenhouse gas emissions from purchased energy consumed in owned or controlled operations (Scope 2). Additionally, the rules require disclosure in the notes to the financial statements of the effects of severe weather events and other natural conditions, subject to certain materiality thresholds. In April 2024, the SEC issued an order to stay the rules pending the completion of judicial review of multiple petitions challenging the rules. The SEC has indicated that it will publish a new effective date for the rules, if ultimately implemented, at the conclusion of the stay. We are in the process of analyzing the impact of the rules on our related disclosures.
Reclassification
Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period financial statements and related disclosures to conform to current period presentation. These reclassifications have no impact on previous reported total assets, total liabilities, net income or total operating cash flows.
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):
June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Revenue payable and suspense$119,769 $148,598 
Accounts payable53,492 43,517 
Accrued capital expenditures39,597 38,322 
Accrued transportation, gathering, processing and compression36,138 32,849 
Accrued contract rejection damages and shares held in reserve— 1,996 
Other accrued liabilities41,982 44,250 
Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities$290,978 $309,532 
Other, net
As part of its Chapter 11 Cases and restructuring efforts, the Company filed motions to reject certain firm transportation agreements between the Company and affiliates of TC Energy Corporation ("TC") and Rover Pipeline LLC ("Rover"). During the first quarter of 2023, Gulfport finalized a settlement agreement with Rover that was approved by the Bankruptcy Court on February 21, 2023. Pursuant to the settlement agreement, Gulfport and Rover agreed that the firm transportation contracts between them would be rejected. As part of the settlement, Gulfport paid a $1.0 million administrative claim, which is included in Other, net. Additionally, on February 24, 2023, Gulfport received an additional $17.8 million interim distribution for its TC claim, which is also included in Other, net. Other, net in the second quarter of 2023 included a $5.0 million recoupment of previously placed collateral for certain firm transportation commitments during our Chapter 11 Cases.
Supplemental Cash Flow and Non-Cash Information (in thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest payments, net of amounts capitalized$28,263 $26,122 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net:
Accounts receivable - oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquid sales$28,133 $186,300 
Accounts receivable - joint interest and other1,011 3,595 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(37,017)(140,832)
Prepaid expenses(649)(973)
Other assets31 69 
Total changes in operating assets and liabilities, net$(8,491)$48,159 
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions:
Capitalized stock-based compensation$2,830 $1,861 
Asset retirement obligation capitalized$375 $73 
Asset retirement obligation removed due to divestiture and settlements$— $(919)
Release of common stock held in reserve$1,996 $— 
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
The major categories of property and equipment and related accumulated DD&A are as follows (in thousands):
June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Proved oil and natural gas properties$3,171,811 $2,904,519 
Unproved properties218,399 204,233 
Other depreciable property and equipment10,424 8,779 
Land386 386 
Total property and equipment3,401,020 3,117,917 
Accumulated DD&A(1,024,142)(865,618)
Property and equipment, net$2,376,878 $2,252,299 
Under the full cost method of accounting, the Company is required to perform a ceiling test each quarter. The test determines a limit, or ceiling, on the book value of the Company's oil and natural gas properties. At June 30, 2024 and 2023, the net book value of the Company's oil and gas properties was below the calculated ceiling. As a result, the Company did not record an impairment of its oil and natural gas properties for the three or six months ended June 30, 2024 or 2023.
Lower natural gas, oil and NGL prices can reduce the value of the Company’s assets. In addition to commodity prices, the Company’s production rates, levels of proved reserves, future development costs, transfers of unevaluated properties and other factors will determine its actual ceiling test calculation and impairment analysis in future periods. Given the decline of commodity prices in 2023 and 2024 and the current pricing outlook for the remainder of 2024, the Company believes a non-cash impairment of its assets is reasonably likely to occur in the third quarter of 2024. Any such ceiling test impairment could be material to our net earnings; however, given the inter-relationship of the various judgements made to estimate proved reserves, it is impractical to estimate the potential changes in these estimates and their impact on the impairment.
Certain general and administrative costs are capitalized to the full cost pool and represent management’s estimate of costs incurred directly related to exploration and development activities. All general and administrative costs not capitalized are charged to expense as they are incurred. Capitalized general and administrative costs were approximately $6.3 million and $12.0 million, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, and $5.4 million and $10.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively.
The Company evaluates the costs excluded from its amortization calculation at least annually. Individually insignificant unevaluated properties are grouped for evaluation and periodically transferred to evaluated properties over a timeframe consistent with their expected development schedule.
The following table summarizes the Company’s non-producing properties excluded from amortization by area (in thousands):
June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Utica & Marcellus$193,309 $177,888 
SCOOP25,090 26,345 
Total unproved properties$218,399 $204,233 
Asset Retirement Obligation
The following table provides a reconciliation of the Company’s asset retirement obligation for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Asset retirement obligation, beginning of period$29,941 $33,171 
Liabilities incurred375 73 
Liabilities settled— (165)
Liabilities removed due to divestitures— (919)
Accretion expense1,122 1,478 
Total asset retirement obligation, end of period$31,438 $33,638 
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LONG-TERM DEBT
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Long-Term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]  
LONG-TERM DEBT LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt consisted of the following items as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in thousands):
June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
8.0% senior unsecured notes due 2026
$550,000 $550,000 
Credit Facility due 2027130,000 118,000 
Net unamortized debt issuance costs(497)(618)
Total debt, net679,503 667,382 
Less: current maturities of long-term debt— — 
Total long-term debt, net$679,503 $667,382 
Credit Facility
On May 1, 2023, the Company entered into that certain Joinder, Commitment Increase and Borrowing Base Redetermination Agreement, and Third Amendment to Credit Agreement (the “Third Amendment”) which amended the Company’s Credit Facility. The Third Amendment, among other things, (a) increased the aggregate elected commitment amounts under the Credit Facility from $700 million to $900 million, (b) increased the borrowing base under the Credit Facility from $1 billion to $1.1 billion, (c) increased the excess cash threshold under the Credit Facility from $45 million to $75 million, and (d) extended the maturity date under the Credit Facility from October 14, 2025 to the earlier of (i) four years from the closing date of the Third Amendment and (ii) the 91st day prior to the maturity date of the 2026 Senior Notes or any other permitted senior notes or any permitted refinancing debt under the Credit Facility having an aggregate outstanding principal amount equal to or exceeding $100 million; provided that such notes have not been refinanced, redeemed or repaid in full on or prior to such 91st day. On April 18, 2024, Gulfport completed its semi-annual borrowing base redetermination under its Credit Facility during which the borrowing base was reaffirmed at $1.1 billion with elected commitments remaining at $900 million.
The Credit Facility bears interest at a rate equal to, at the Company’s election, either (a) SOFR benchmark plus an applicable margin that varies from 2.75% to 3.75% per annum or (b) a base rate plus an applicable margin that varies from 1.75% to 2.75% per annum, based on borrowing base utilization. The Company is required to pay a commitment fee of 0.50% per annum on the average daily unused portion of the current aggregate commitments under the Credit Facility. The Company is also required to pay customary letter of credit and fronting fees.
The Credit Facility requires the Company to maintain as of the last day of each fiscal quarter (i) a net funded leverage ratio of less than or equal to 3.25 to 1.00, and (ii) a current ratio of greater than or equal to 1.00 to 1.00.
The obligations under the Credit Facility, certain swap obligations and certain cash management obligations, are guaranteed by the Company and the wholly-owned domestic material subsidiaries of the Borrower (collectively, the “Guarantors” and, together with the Borrower, the “Loan Parties”) and secured by substantially all of the Loan Parties’ assets (subject to customary exceptions).
The Credit Facility also contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including, among other things, as to compliance with laws (including environmental laws and anti-corruption laws), delivery of quarterly and annual financial statements and borrowing base certificates, conduct of business, maintenance of property, maintenance of insurance, entry into certain derivatives contracts, restrictions on the incurrence of liens, indebtedness, asset dispositions, restricted payments, and other customary covenants. These covenants are subject to a number of limitations and exceptions.
As of June 30, 2024, the Company had $130.0 million outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility, $63.8 million in letters of credit outstanding and was in compliance with all covenants under the credit agreement.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, the Credit Facility bore interest at a weighted average rate of 8.33% and 8.33%, respectively.
The borrowing base is redetermined semiannually on or around May 1 and November 1 of each year.
2026 Senior Notes
In May 2021, the Company issued $550 million aggregate principal amount of its 8.0% senior notes due 2026. The notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by each of the Company's subsidiaries that guarantee the Credit Facility. Interest on the 2026 Senior Notes is payable semi-annually, on June 1 and December 1 of each year. The 2026 Senior Notes were issued under the Indentures, dated as of May 17, 2021, by and among the Issuer, UMB Bank, National Association, as trustee, and the Guarantors and mature on May 17, 2026.
The covenants of the 1145 Indenture (other than the payment covenant) require that the Company comply with the covenants of the 4(a)(2) Indenture, as amended. The 4(a)(2) Indenture contains covenants limiting the Issuer’s and its restricted subsidiaries’ ability to (i) incur additional debt, (ii) pay dividends or distributions in respect of certain equity interests or redeem, repurchase or retire certain equity interests or subordinated indebtedness, (iii) make certain investments, (iv) create restrictions on distributions from restricted subsidiaries, (v) engage in specified sales of assets, (vi) enter into certain transactions among affiliates, (vii) engage in certain lines of business, (viii) engage in consolidations, mergers and acquisitions, (ix) create unrestricted subsidiaries and (x) incur or create liens. These covenants contain important exceptions, limitations and qualifications. At any time that the 2026 Senior Notes are rated investment grade, certain covenants will be terminated and cease to apply.
Capitalization of Interest
The Company capitalized $1.2 million and $2.4 million in interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively and $1.0 million and $1.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively.
Fair Value of Debt
At June 30, 2024, the carrying value of the outstanding debt represented by the 2026 Senior Notes was $549.5 million. Based on the quoted market prices (Level 1), the fair value of the 2026 Senior Notes was determined to be $556.1 million at June 30, 2024.
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MEZZANINE EQUITY
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
MEZZANINE EQUITY MEZZANINE EQUITY
The Company's amended and restated certificate of incorporation with the Delaware Secretary of State provides for, among other things, (i) the authority to issue 42 million shares of common stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share and (ii) the designation of 110,000 shares of preferred stock, with a par value of $0.0001 per share and a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share (the "Liquidation Preference").
Preferred Stock
In May 2021, the Company issued 55,000 shares of preferred stock.
Holders of preferred stock are entitled to receive cumulative quarterly dividends at a rate of 10% per annum of the Liquidation Preference with respect to cash dividends and 15% per annum of the Liquidation Preference with respect to dividends paid in kind as additional shares of preferred stock (“PIK Dividends”). Gulfport currently has the option to pay either cash dividends or PIK Dividends on a quarterly basis.
Each holder of shares of preferred stock has the right (the “Conversion Right”), at its option and at any time, to convert all or a portion of the shares of preferred stock that it holds into a number of shares of common stock equal to the quotient obtained by dividing (x) the product obtained by multiplying (i) the Liquidation Preference times (ii) an amount equal to one (1) plus the Per Share Makewhole Amount (as defined in the Preferred Terms) on the date of conversion, by (y) $14.00 per share (as may be adjusted under the Preferred Terms). The shares of preferred stock outstanding at June 30, 2024 would convert to approximately 3.1 million shares of common stock if all holders of preferred stock exercised their Conversion Right.
Gulfport may redeem all, but not less than all, of the outstanding shares of preferred stock by notice to the holders of preferred stock, at the greater of (i) the aggregate value of the preferred stock, calculated by the Current Market Price (as defined in the Preferred Terms) of the number of shares of common stock into which, subject to redemption, such preferred stock would have been converted if such shares were converted pursuant to the Conversion Right at the time of such redemption and (ii) the Liquidation Preference (the “Redemption Price”).
Following the Emergence Date, if there is a Fundamental Change (as defined in the Preferred Terms), Gulfport is required to redeem all, but not less than all, of the outstanding shares of preferred stock by cash payment of the Redemption Price per share of preferred stock within three (3) business days of the occurrence of such Fundamental Change. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a redemption pursuant to the preceding sentence, if Gulfport lacks sufficient cash to redeem all outstanding shares of preferred stock, the Company is required to redeem a pro rata portion of each holder’s shares of preferred stock.
The preferred stock has no stated maturity and will remain outstanding indefinitely unless repurchased or redeemed by Gulfport or converted into common stock.
The preferred stock has been classified as mezzanine equity in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets due to the redemption features noted above.
Dividends and Conversions
The Company paid $1.1 million and $2.2 million of cash dividends to holders of our preferred stock during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, and $1.3 million and $2.6 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively.
The following table summarizes activity of the Company’s preferred stock for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Preferred stock, beginning of period44,214 52,295 
Conversion of preferred stock(426)(5,836)
Preferred stock, end of period43,788 46,459 
EQUITY
In May 2021, the Company filed an amended and restated certificate of incorporation with the Delaware Secretary of State to provide for, among other things, (i) the authority to issue 42 million shares of common stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share and (ii) the designation of 110,000 shares of preferred stock, with a par value of $0.0001 per share and a Liquidation Preference of $1,000 per share.
Common Stock
In May 2021, Gulfport issued approximately 19.8 million shares of common stock and 1.7 million shares of common stock were issued to the Disputed Claims Reserve.
In January 2024, the remaining 62,000 shares in the Disputed Claims Reserve were issued to certain claimants. There are no remaining shares in the Disputed Claims Reserve subsequent to the January 2024 issuance.
Common Stock Offering
On June 26, 2023, Gulfport completed an underwritten public offering of 1.5 million shares of its common stock by certain stockholders at a price to the public of $95.00 per share. Gulfport did not sell any of its common stock as part of this offering and did not receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares sold by the selling stockholders.
Concurrent with the closing of the offering, Gulfport purchased 263,158 shares of its common stock at $95.00 per share. The repurchase was part of the Company's existing Repurchase Program discussed below.
Share Repurchase Program
In November 2021 the Company's Board of Directors approved the Repurchase Program to acquire up to $100 million of common stock, which was subsequently increased to $650 million and extended through December 31, 2024. Purchases under the Repurchase Program may be made from time to time in open market or privately negotiated transactions, and will be subject to available liquidity, market conditions, credit agreement restrictions, applicable legal requirements, contractual obligations and other factors. The Repurchase Program does not require the Company to acquire any specific number of shares of common stock. The Company intends to purchase shares under the Repurchase Program with available funds while maintaining sufficient liquidity to fund its capital development program. The Repurchase Program may be suspended from time to time, modified, extended or discontinued by the Board of Directors at any time.
The following table summarizes activity under the Repurchase Program for the six months ended June 30, 2024 (number of shares and dollar value of shares purchased shown in thousands):
Total Number of Shares PurchasedDollar Value of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid Per Share
First quarter 2024210 $29,492 $140.39 
Second quarter 2024161 25,000 155.65 
Total371 $54,492 $147.00 
As of June 30, 2024, the Company has repurchased 4.7 million shares for $454.1 million at a weighted average price of $95.87 per share since the inception of the Repurchase Program.
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EQUITY
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
EQUITY MEZZANINE EQUITY
The Company's amended and restated certificate of incorporation with the Delaware Secretary of State provides for, among other things, (i) the authority to issue 42 million shares of common stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share and (ii) the designation of 110,000 shares of preferred stock, with a par value of $0.0001 per share and a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share (the "Liquidation Preference").
Preferred Stock
In May 2021, the Company issued 55,000 shares of preferred stock.
Holders of preferred stock are entitled to receive cumulative quarterly dividends at a rate of 10% per annum of the Liquidation Preference with respect to cash dividends and 15% per annum of the Liquidation Preference with respect to dividends paid in kind as additional shares of preferred stock (“PIK Dividends”). Gulfport currently has the option to pay either cash dividends or PIK Dividends on a quarterly basis.
Each holder of shares of preferred stock has the right (the “Conversion Right”), at its option and at any time, to convert all or a portion of the shares of preferred stock that it holds into a number of shares of common stock equal to the quotient obtained by dividing (x) the product obtained by multiplying (i) the Liquidation Preference times (ii) an amount equal to one (1) plus the Per Share Makewhole Amount (as defined in the Preferred Terms) on the date of conversion, by (y) $14.00 per share (as may be adjusted under the Preferred Terms). The shares of preferred stock outstanding at June 30, 2024 would convert to approximately 3.1 million shares of common stock if all holders of preferred stock exercised their Conversion Right.
Gulfport may redeem all, but not less than all, of the outstanding shares of preferred stock by notice to the holders of preferred stock, at the greater of (i) the aggregate value of the preferred stock, calculated by the Current Market Price (as defined in the Preferred Terms) of the number of shares of common stock into which, subject to redemption, such preferred stock would have been converted if such shares were converted pursuant to the Conversion Right at the time of such redemption and (ii) the Liquidation Preference (the “Redemption Price”).
Following the Emergence Date, if there is a Fundamental Change (as defined in the Preferred Terms), Gulfport is required to redeem all, but not less than all, of the outstanding shares of preferred stock by cash payment of the Redemption Price per share of preferred stock within three (3) business days of the occurrence of such Fundamental Change. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a redemption pursuant to the preceding sentence, if Gulfport lacks sufficient cash to redeem all outstanding shares of preferred stock, the Company is required to redeem a pro rata portion of each holder’s shares of preferred stock.
The preferred stock has no stated maturity and will remain outstanding indefinitely unless repurchased or redeemed by Gulfport or converted into common stock.
The preferred stock has been classified as mezzanine equity in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets due to the redemption features noted above.
Dividends and Conversions
The Company paid $1.1 million and $2.2 million of cash dividends to holders of our preferred stock during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, and $1.3 million and $2.6 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively.
The following table summarizes activity of the Company’s preferred stock for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Preferred stock, beginning of period44,214 52,295 
Conversion of preferred stock(426)(5,836)
Preferred stock, end of period43,788 46,459 
EQUITY
In May 2021, the Company filed an amended and restated certificate of incorporation with the Delaware Secretary of State to provide for, among other things, (i) the authority to issue 42 million shares of common stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share and (ii) the designation of 110,000 shares of preferred stock, with a par value of $0.0001 per share and a Liquidation Preference of $1,000 per share.
Common Stock
In May 2021, Gulfport issued approximately 19.8 million shares of common stock and 1.7 million shares of common stock were issued to the Disputed Claims Reserve.
In January 2024, the remaining 62,000 shares in the Disputed Claims Reserve were issued to certain claimants. There are no remaining shares in the Disputed Claims Reserve subsequent to the January 2024 issuance.
Common Stock Offering
On June 26, 2023, Gulfport completed an underwritten public offering of 1.5 million shares of its common stock by certain stockholders at a price to the public of $95.00 per share. Gulfport did not sell any of its common stock as part of this offering and did not receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares sold by the selling stockholders.
Concurrent with the closing of the offering, Gulfport purchased 263,158 shares of its common stock at $95.00 per share. The repurchase was part of the Company's existing Repurchase Program discussed below.
Share Repurchase Program
In November 2021 the Company's Board of Directors approved the Repurchase Program to acquire up to $100 million of common stock, which was subsequently increased to $650 million and extended through December 31, 2024. Purchases under the Repurchase Program may be made from time to time in open market or privately negotiated transactions, and will be subject to available liquidity, market conditions, credit agreement restrictions, applicable legal requirements, contractual obligations and other factors. The Repurchase Program does not require the Company to acquire any specific number of shares of common stock. The Company intends to purchase shares under the Repurchase Program with available funds while maintaining sufficient liquidity to fund its capital development program. The Repurchase Program may be suspended from time to time, modified, extended or discontinued by the Board of Directors at any time.
The following table summarizes activity under the Repurchase Program for the six months ended June 30, 2024 (number of shares and dollar value of shares purchased shown in thousands):
Total Number of Shares PurchasedDollar Value of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid Per Share
First quarter 2024210 $29,492 $140.39 
Second quarter 2024161 25,000 155.65 
Total371 $54,492 $147.00 
As of June 30, 2024, the Company has repurchased 4.7 million shares for $454.1 million at a weighted average price of $95.87 per share since the inception of the Repurchase Program.
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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
In May 2021, the Board of Directors adopted the Incentive Plan with a share reserve equal to 2.8 million shares of common stock. The Incentive Plan provides for the grant of incentive stock options, nonstatutory stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights, dividend equivalents and performance awards or any combination of the foregoing. The Company has granted both restricted stock units and performance vesting restricted stock units to employees and directors pursuant to the Incentive Plan, as discussed below. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company's stock-based compensation expense was $5.0 million and $8.6 million, respectively, of which the Company capitalized $1.6 million and $2.8 million, respectively, relating to its exploration and development efforts. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company's stock-based compensation expense was $3.0 million and $5.6 million, respectively, of which the Company capitalized $1.0 million and $1.9 million, respectively, relating to its exploration and development efforts. Stock compensation expense, net of the amounts capitalized, is included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. As of June 30, 2024, the Company has awarded an aggregate of approximately 444,493 restricted stock units and approximately 462,982 performance vesting restricted stock units under the Incentive Plan.
The vesting for certain share-based awards was accelerated in the first three months of 2023 in conjunction with the restructuring activities described in Note 7 and is included in restructuring costs in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
The following tables summarizes activity for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:
Number of
Unvested
Restricted Stock Units
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Number of
Unvested
Performance Vesting Restricted Stock Units
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Unvested shares as of January 1, 2024193,602 $83.89 255,578 $54.40 
Granted69,436 152.54 58,346 156.00 
Vested(17,720)75.96 — — 
Forfeited/canceled(747)99.88 — — 
Unvested shares as of March 31, 2024244,571 $103.91 313,924 $73.28 
Granted(1)
6,040 155.61 130,012 48.65 
Vested(37,665)95.83 (265,797)48.65 
Forfeited/canceled(989)117.19 — — 
Unvested shares as of June 30, 2024211,957 $106.75 178,139 $92.06 
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(1)    The table includes the impacts of performance share units granted in a prior year that vested higher than 100% of target due to the Company's TSR performance compared to peers.
Number of
Unvested
Restricted Stock Units
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Number of
Unvested
Performance Vesting Restricted Stock Units
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Unvested shares as of January 1, 2023197,772 $77.49 190,804 $52.15 
Granted43,415 77.84 68,726 56.57 
Vested(11,608)70.86 — — 
Forfeited/canceled(971)87.68 (5,069)47.67 
Unvested shares as of March 31, 2023228,608 $77.85 254,461 $53.43 
Granted55,041 94.53 15,094 66.66 
Vested(43,088)86.28 — — 
Forfeited/canceled(1,401)89.08 (10,731)50.69 
Unvested shares as of June 30, 2023239,160 $80.10 258,824 $54.32 
The aggregate fair value of share-based awards that vested during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, was approximately $48.1 million and $49.2 million, respectively, based on the stock price at the time of vesting. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the aggregate fair value of share-based awards that vested was approximately $3.9 million and $4.8 million, respectively, based on the stock price at the time of vesting.
Restricted Stock Units
Restricted stock units awarded under the Incentive Plan generally vest over a period of 3 or 4 years in the case of employees and 1 or 4 years in the case of directors upon the recipient meeting applicable service requirements. Stock-based compensation expense is recorded ratably over the service period. The grant date fair value of restricted stock units represents the closing market price of the Company's common stock on the date of the grant. Unrecognized compensation expense as of June 30, 2024, was $17.3 million. The expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.06 years.
Performance Vesting Restricted Stock Units
The Company has awarded performance vesting restricted stock units to certain of its executive officers under the Incentive Plan. The number of shares of common stock issued pursuant to the award will be based on a combination of (i) the Company's TSR and (ii) the Company's RTSR for the performance period. Participants will earn from 0% to 200% of the target award based on the Company's TSR and RTSR ranking compared to the TSR of the companies in the Company's designated peer group at the end of the performance period. Awards will be earned and vested at the end of a three-year performance period, subject to earlier termination of the performance period in the event of a change in control. The grant date fair values were determined using the Monte Carlo simulation method and are being recorded ratably over the performance period.
The table below summarizes the assumptions used in the Monte Carlo simulation to determine the grant date fair value of awards granted during the six months ended June 30, 2024:
Grant dateJanuary 24, 2023March 3, 2023April 3, 2023March 1, 2024
Forecast period (years)3333
Risk-free interest rates3.88%4.64%3.79%4.36%
Implied equity volatility87.2%86.4%70.8%46.70%
Stock price on the date of grant$72.99$82.20$79.50$142.00
Unrecognized compensation expense as of June 30, 2024, related to performance vesting restricted shares was $10.8 million. The expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.17 years.
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RESTRUCTURING COSTS
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
RESTRUCTURING COSTS RESTRUCTURING COSTS
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, Gulfport recognized $2.9 million and $4.8 million, respectively, in personnel-related restructuring expenses associated with changes in the organizational structure and leadership team resulting from the appointment of Gulfport's new CEO in January 2023. Of these expenses, $0.8 million and $1.3 million, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, resulted from accelerated vesting of certain share-based grants, which are non-cash charges. As of June 30, 2023, there were no remaining employee termination liabilities for the impacted employees.
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EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
Basic income or loss per share attributable to common stockholders is computed as (i) net income or loss less (ii) dividends paid to holders of preferred stock less (iii) net income or loss attributable to participating securities divided by (iv) weighted average basic shares outstanding. Diluted net income or loss per share attributable to common stockholders is computed as (i) basic net income or loss attributable to common stockholders plus (ii) diluted adjustments to income allocable to participating securities divided by (iii) weighted average diluted shares outstanding. The "if-converted" method is used to determine the dilutive impact for the Company's convertible preferred stock and the treasury stock method is used to determine the dilutive impact of unvested restricted stock.
There were 0.3 million share-based awards that were considered anti-dilutive for the three months ended June 30, 2024, and 0.4 million share-based awards that were considered dilutive for the six months ended June 30, 2024. There were 0.3 million and 0.2 million share-based awards that were considered dilutive for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. There were 3.1 million potential shares of common stock issuable due to the Company's convertible preferred stock for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. There were 3.3 million potential shares of common stock issuable due to the Company's convertible preferred stock for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.
Reconciliations of the components of basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share are presented in the tables below (in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
Net (loss) income$(26,212)$93,687 
Dividends on preferred stock(1,095)(1,278)
Participating securities - preferred stock(1)
— (14,044)
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders$(27,307)$78,365 
Re-allocation of participating securities— 182 
Diluted net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders$(27,307)$78,547 
Basic Shares18,144 18,518 
Dilutive Shares18,144 18,805 
Basic EPS$(1.51)$4.23 
Dilutive EPS$(1.51)$4.18 
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(1)    Preferred stock represents participating securities because it participates in any dividends on shares of common stock on a pari passu, pro rata basis. However, preferred stock does not participate in undistributed net losses.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Net income$25,823 $616,741 
Dividends on preferred stock(2,200)(2,585)
Participating securities - preferred stock(1)
(3,469)(92,611)
Net income attributable to common stockholders$20,154 $521,545 
Re-allocation of participating securities64 1,008 
Diluted net income attributable to common stockholders$20,218 $522,553 
Basic Shares18,169 18,688 
Dilutive Shares18,573 18,930 
Basic EPS$1.11 $27.91 
Dilutive EPS$1.09 $27.60 
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(1)    Preferred stock represents participating securities because it participates in any dividends on shares of common stock on a pari passu, pro rata basis. However, preferred stock does not participate in undistributed net losses.
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments
Firm Transportation and Gathering Agreements
    The Company has contractual commitments with midstream and pipeline companies for future gathering and transportation of natural gas from the Company's producing wells to downstream markets. Under certain of these agreements, the Company has minimum daily volume commitments. The Company is also obligated under certain of these arrangements to pay a demand charge for firm capacity rights on pipeline systems regardless of the amount of pipeline capacity utilized by the Company. If the Company does not utilize the capacity, it often can release it to other counterparties, thus reducing the cost of these commitments. Working interest owners and royalty interest owners, where appropriate, will be responsible for their proportionate share of these costs. Commitments related to future firm transportation and gathering agreements are not recorded as obligations in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets; however, costs associated with utilized future firm transportation and gathering agreements are reflected in the Company's estimates of proved reserves.
A summary of these commitments at June 30, 2024, are set forth in the table below (in thousands):
Remaining 2024$111,569 
2025137,728 
2026134,257 
2027136,425 
2028136,581 
Thereafter600,031 
Total$1,256,591 
Future Firm Sales Commitments
The Company has entered into various firm sales contracts to deliver and sell natural gas. The Company expects to fulfill its delivery commitments primarily with production from proved developed reserves. The Company's operated production has generally been sufficient to satisfy its delivery commitments during the periods presented, and it expects its operated production will continue to be the primary means of fulfilling its future commitments. However, where the Company's operated production is not sufficient to satisfy its delivery commitments, it can and may use spot market purchases to satisfy the commitments.
A summary of these volume commitments at June 30, 2024, are set forth in the table below (MMBtu per day):
Remaining 202410,000 
202568,000 
202675,000 
202712,000 
Thereafter— 
Total165,000 
Other Operational Commitments
The Company entered into various contractual commitments to purchase inventory and other material to be used in future activities. The Company's commitment to purchase these materials spans 2024, with approximately $7.2 million remaining.
Contingencies
The Company is involved in a number of litigation and regulatory proceedings including those described below. Many of these proceedings are in early stages, and many of them seek or may seek damages and penalties, the amount of which is indeterminate. The Company's total accrued liabilities in respect of litigation and regulatory proceedings is determined on a case-by-case basis and represents an estimate of probable losses after considering, among other factors, the progress of each case or proceeding, its experience and the experience of others in similar cases or proceedings, and the opinions and views of legal counsel. Significant judgment is required in making these estimates and their final liabilities may ultimately be materially different. In accordance with ASC Topic 450, Contingencies, an accrual is recorded for a material loss contingency when its occurrence is probable and damages are reasonably estimable based on the anticipated most likely outcome or the minimum amount within a range of possible outcomes.
Litigation and Regulatory Proceedings
The Company, along with other oil and gas companies, have been named as a defendant in a number of lawsuits where Plaintiffs assert their respective leases are limited to the Utica/Marcellus shale geological formations and allege that Defendants have willfully trespassed and illegally produced oil, natural gas, and other hydrocarbon products beyond these respective formations. They also allege that Defendants engaged in conversion and were unjustly enriched. Plaintiffs seek the full value of any production from below the Utica/Marcellus shale formations, unspecified damages from the diminution of value to their mineral estate, unspecified punitive damages, and the payment of reasonable attorney fees, legal expenses, and interest. On April 27, 2021, the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas approved a settlement agreement in which the plaintiffs fully released the Company from all claims that accrued and any damages related to the period before the effective date of the Company’s Chapter 11 plan, which occurred on May 17, 2021. The plaintiffs are continuing to pursue alleged damages after May 17, 2021.
The Company received Notice and Finding of Violations ("NOV/FOVs") from the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("USEPA") alleging violations of the Clean Air Act at 17 locations in Ohio between 2013 and 2019. On January 22, 2020, the Company entered a Consent Decree with the Department of Justice and USEPA addressing Gulfport's failure to capture and control air emissions from storage vessels and to comply with associated inspection, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements. During the process of terminating the Consent Decree, the Company was informed that there were untimely repairs on a number of locations subject to the Company's Consent Decree that failed to comply with Subpart OOOO or Permit to Install and Operate Applications. On July 31, the Company received a NOV/FOV from USEPA related to the alleged untimely repairs. While these repairs have been completed, resolution of the matter may result in monetary sanctions exceeding $300,000.
Business Operations
The Company is involved in various lawsuits and disputes incidental to its business operations, including commercial disputes, personal injury claims, royalty claims, property damage claims and contract actions.
Environmental Contingencies
The nature of the oil and gas business carries with it certain environmental risks for Gulfport and its subsidiaries. Gulfport and its subsidiaries have implemented various policies, programs, procedures, training and audits to reduce and mitigate environmental risks. The Company conducts periodic reviews, on a company-wide basis, to assess changes in its environmental risk profile. Environmental reserves are established for environmental liabilities for which economic losses are probable and reasonably estimable. The Company manages its exposure to environmental liabilities in acquisitions by using an evaluation process that seeks to identify pre-existing contamination or compliance concerns and address the potential liability. Depending on the extent of an identified environmental concern, it may, among other things, exclude a property from the transaction, require the seller to remediate the property to its satisfaction in an acquisition or agree to assume liability for the remediation of the property.
Other Matters
Based on management’s current assessment, they are of the opinion that no pending or threatened lawsuit or dispute relating to its business operations is likely to have a material adverse effect on their future consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The final resolution of such matters could exceed amounts accrued, however, and actual results could differ materially from management’s estimates.
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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]  
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
Natural Gas, Oil and NGL Derivative Instruments
The Company seeks to mitigate risks related to unfavorable changes in natural gas, oil and NGL prices, which are subject to significant and often volatile fluctuation, by entering into over-the-counter fixed price swaps, basis swaps, costless collars and various types of option contracts. These contracts allow the Company to mitigate the impact of declines in future natural gas, oil and NGL prices by effectively locking in a floor price for a certain level of the Company’s production. However, these hedge contracts also limit the benefit to the Company in periods of favorable price movements.
The volume of production subject to commodity derivative instruments and the mix of the instruments are frequently evaluated and adjusted by management in response to changing market conditions. Gulfport may enter into commodity derivative contracts up to limitations set forth in its Credit Facility. The Company generally enters into commodity derivative contracts for approximately 30% to 70% of its forecasted current year annual production by the end of the first quarter of each fiscal year. The Company typically enters into commodity derivative contracts for the next 12 to 36 months. Gulfport does not enter into commodity derivative contracts for speculative purposes.
The Company does not currently have any commodity derivative transactions that have margin requirements or collateral provisions that would require payments prior to the scheduled settlement dates. The Company's commodity derivative contract counterparties are typically financial institutions and energy trading firms with investment-grade credit ratings. Gulfport routinely monitors and manages its exposure to counterparty risk by requiring specific minimum credit standards for all counterparties, actively monitoring counterparties' public credit ratings and avoiding the concentration of credit exposure by transacting with multiple counterparties. The Company has master netting agreements with some counterparties that allow the offsetting of receivables and payables in a default situation. As of June 30, 2024, our commodity derivative contracts were spread among 12 counterparties.
Fixed price swaps require that the Company receive a fixed price and pay a floating market price to the counterparty for the hedged commodity. They are settled monthly based on differences between the fixed price specified in the contract and the referenced settlement price. When the referenced settlement price is less than the price specified in the contract, the Company receives an amount from the counterparty based on the price difference multiplied by the volume. Similarly, when the referenced settlement price exceeds the price specified in the contract, the Company pays the counterparty an amount based on the price difference multiplied by the volume.
The Company has entered into natural gas, crude oil and NGL fixed price swap contracts based off the NYMEX Henry Hub, NYMEX WTI and Mont Belvieu C3 indices. Below is a summary of the Company’s open fixed price swap positions as of June 30, 2024. 
IndexDaily VolumeWeighted
Average Price
Natural Gas(MMBtu/d)($/MMBtu)
Remaining 2024NYMEX Henry Hub400,000 $3.77 
2025NYMEX Henry Hub210,000 $3.92 
2026NYMEX Henry Hub30,000 $3.62 
Oil(Bbl/d)($/Bbl)
Remaining 2024NYMEX WTI500 $77.50 
2025NYMEX WTI2,000 $74.50 
NGL(Bbl/d)($/Bbl)
Remaining 2024Mont Belvieu C32,500 $30.25 
2025Mont Belvieu C32,000 $30.09 
Each two-way costless collar has a set floor and ceiling price for the hedged production. They are settled monthly based on differences between the floor and ceiling prices specified in the contract and the referenced settlement price. If the applicable monthly price indices are outside of the ranges set by the floor and ceiling prices in the collar contracts, the Company will cash-settle the difference with the hedge counterparty. When the referenced settlement price is less than the floor price in the contract, the Company receives an amount from the counterparty based on the price difference multiplied by the hedged contract volume. Similarly, when the referenced settlement price exceeds the ceiling price specified in the contract, the Company pays the counterparty an amount based on the price difference multiplied by the hedged contract volume. No payment is due from either party if the referenced settlement price is within the range set by the floor and ceiling prices.
The Company has entered into natural gas and crude oil costless collars based off the NYMEX Henry Hub and NYMEX WTI indices. Below is a summary of the Company's costless collar positions as of June 30, 2024.
IndexDaily VolumeWeighted Average Floor PriceWeighted Average Ceiling Price
Natural Gas(MMBtu/d)($/MMBtu)($/MMBtu)
Remaining 2024NYMEX Henry Hub225,000 $3.36 $5.14 
2025NYMEX Henry Hub220,000 $3.37 $4.23 
Oil(Bbl/d)($/Bbl)($/Bbl)
Remaining 2024NYMEX WTI1,000 $62.00 $80.00 
From time to time, the Company has sold natural gas call options in exchange for a premium, and used the associated premiums received to enhance the fixed price for a portion of the fixed price natural gas swaps. Each sold call option has an established ceiling price. If at the time of settlement the referenced settlement price exceeds the ceiling price, the Company pays its counterparty an amount equal to the difference between the referenced settlement price and the price ceiling multiplied by the hedged contract volumes. No payment is due from either party if the referenced settlement price is below the price ceiling. Below is a summary of the Company's open sold call option positions as of June 30, 2024.
IndexDaily VolumeWeighted Average Price
Natural Gas(MMBtu/d)($/MMBtu)
Remaining 2024NYMEX Henry Hub202,000 $3.33 
2025NYMEX Henry Hub193,315 $5.80 
In addition, the Company has entered into natural gas basis swap positions. These instruments are arrangements that guarantee a fixed price differential to NYMEX Henry Hub from a specified delivery point. The Company receives the fixed price differential and pays the floating market price differential to the counterparty for the hedged commodity. As of June 30, 2024, the Company had the following natural gas basis swap positions open:
Gulfport PaysGulfport ReceivesDaily VolumeWeighted Average Fixed Spread
Natural Gas(MMBtu/d)($/MMBtu)
Remaining 2024Rex Zone 3NYMEX Plus Fixed Spread150,000 $(0.15)
Remaining 2024NGPL TXOKNYMEX Plus Fixed Spread70,000 $(0.31)
Remaining 2024TETCO M2NYMEX Plus Fixed Spread230,000 $(0.94)
2025Rex Zone 3NYMEX Plus Fixed Spread90,000 $(0.21)
2025NGPL TXOKNYMEX Plus Fixed Spread40,000 $(0.29)
2025TETCO M2NYMEX Plus Fixed Spread210,000 $(0.96)
2026TETCO M2NYMEX Plus Fixed Spread40,000 $(1.06)
Balance Sheet Presentation
The Company reports the fair value of derivative instruments on the consolidated balance sheets as derivative instruments under current assets, noncurrent assets, current liabilities and noncurrent liabilities on a gross basis. The Company determines the current and noncurrent classification based on the timing of expected future cash flows of individual trades. The following table presents the fair value of the Company’s derivative instruments on a gross basis at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in thousands):
June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Short-term derivative asset$147,243 $233,226 
Long-term derivative asset38,220 47,566 
Short-term derivative liability(43,838)(21,963)
Long-term derivative liability(20,941)(18,602)
Total commodity derivative position$120,684 $240,227 
Gains and Losses
The following table presents the gain and loss recognized in net gain (loss) on natural gas, oil and NGL derivatives in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):
Net gain (loss) on derivative instruments
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
Natural gas derivatives - fair value (losses) gains$(99,871)$37,792 
Natural gas derivatives - settlement gains91,251 49,444 
Total (losses) gains on natural gas derivatives(8,620)87,236 
Oil derivatives - fair value gains595 2,258 
Oil derivatives - settlement (losses) gains(271)369 
Total gains on oil and condensate derivatives324 2,627 
NGL derivatives - fair value (losses) gains(82)4,218 
NGL derivatives - settlement (losses) gains(237)2,707 
Total (losses) gains on NGL derivatives(319)6,925 
Total (losses) gains on natural gas, oil and NGL derivatives$(8,615)$96,788 
Net gain (loss) on derivative instruments
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Natural gas derivatives - fair value (losses) gains$(111,349)$411,940 
Natural gas derivatives - settlement gains157,702 49,271 
Total gains on natural gas derivatives46,353 461,211 
Oil derivatives - fair value (losses) gains(1,865)6,990 
Oil derivatives - settlement losses(259)(74)
Total (losses) gains on oil and condensate derivatives(2,124)6,916 
NGL derivatives - fair value (losses) gains(6,330)3,033 
NGL derivatives - settlement (losses) gains(1,378)3,689 
Total (losses) gains on NGL derivatives(7,708)6,722 
Total gains on natural gas, oil and NGL derivatives$36,521 $474,849 
Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Liabilities
As noted above, the Company records the fair value of derivative instruments on a gross basis. The following tables present the gross amounts of recognized derivative assets and liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets and the amounts that are subject to offsetting under master netting arrangements with counterparties, all at fair value (in thousands):
As of June 30, 2024
Gross Assets (Liabilities) Presented in the Consolidated Balance SheetsGross Amounts Subject to Master Netting AgreementsNet Amount
Derivative assets$185,463 $(61,343)$124,120 
Derivative liabilities$(64,779)$61,343 $(3,436)
As of December 31, 2023
Gross Assets (Liabilities) Presented in the Consolidated Balance SheetsGross Amounts Subject to Master Netting AgreementsNet Amount
Derivative assets$280,792 $(30,866)$249,926 
Derivative liabilities$(40,565)$30,866 $(9,699)
Concentration of Credit Risk
By using derivative instruments that are not traded on an exchange, the Company is exposed to the credit risk of its counterparties. Credit risk is the risk of loss from counterparties not performing under the terms of the derivative instrument. When the fair value of a derivative instrument is positive, the counterparty is expected to owe the Company, which creates credit risk. To minimize the credit risk in derivative instruments, it is the Company’s policy to enter into derivative contracts only with counterparties that are creditworthy financial institutions deemed by management as competent and competitive market makers. The Company’s derivative contracts are spread between multiple counterparties to lessen its exposure to any individual counterparty. Additionally, the Company uses master netting agreements to minimize credit risk exposure. The creditworthiness of the Company’s counterparties is subject to periodic review. None of the Company’s derivative instrument contracts contain credit-risk related contingent features. Other than as provided by the Company’s revolving credit facility, the Company is not required to provide credit support or collateral to any of its counterparties under its derivative instruments, nor are the counterparties required to provide credit support to the Company.
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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The Company records certain financial and non-financial assets and liabilities on the balance sheet at fair value. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Market or observable inputs are the preferred sources of values, followed by assumptions based on hypothetical transactions in the absence of market inputs. 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 – Quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.
Level 3 – Significant inputs to the valuation model are unobservable.
Valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs are favored. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the placement of assets and liabilities within the levels of the fair value hierarchy. Reclassifications of fair value between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, if applicable, are made at the end of each quarter.
Financial assets and liabilities
The following tables summarize the Company’s financial and non-financial assets and liabilities by valuation level as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in thousands):
June 30, 2024
Level 1Level 2Level 3
Assets:
Derivative instruments$— $185,463 $— 
Contingent consideration arrangement— — 2,900 
Total assets$— $185,463 $2,900 
Liabilities:
Derivative instruments$— $64,779 $— 
December 31, 2023
Level 1Level 2Level 3
Assets:
Derivative instruments$— $280,792 $— 
Contingent consideration arrangement— — 2,900 
Total assets$— $280,792 $2,900 
Liabilities:
Derivative instruments$— $40,565 $— 
The Company estimates the fair value of all derivative instruments using industry-standard models that consider various assumptions, including current market and contractual prices for the underlying instruments, implied volatility, time value, nonperformance risk, as well as other relevant economic measures. Substantially all of these inputs are observable in the marketplace throughout the full term of the instrument and can be supported by observable data.
The Company's SCOOP water infrastructure sale, which closed in the first quarter of 2020, included a contingent consideration arrangement. As of June 30, 2024, the fair value of the contingent consideration was $2.9 million, of which $0.3 million is included in prepaid expenses and other assets and $2.6 million is included in other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The fair value of the contingent consideration arrangement is calculated using discounted cash flow techniques and is based on internal estimates of the Company's future development program and water production levels. Given the unobservable nature of the inputs, the fair value measurement of the contingent consideration arrangement is deemed to use Level 3 inputs. The Company records changes in fair value in earnings. The Company did not recognize a gain or loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 with respect to this contingent consideration arrangement. The Company recognized losses of a $0.1 million and $1.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, with respect to this contingent consideration arrangement. These fair value changes are included in other expense (income) in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Non-financial assets and liabilities
The initial measurement of asset retirement obligations at fair value is calculated using discounted cash flow techniques and based on internal estimates of future retirement costs associated with oil and gas properties. Given the unobservable nature of the inputs, including plugging costs and reserve lives, the initial measurement of the asset retirement obligation liability is deemed to use Level 3 inputs. See Note 2 for further discussion of the Company’s asset retirement obligations.
Fair value of other financial instruments
The carrying amounts on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities are carried at cost, which approximates market value due to their short-term nature. Long-term debt related to the Company's Credit Facility is carried at cost, which approximates market value based on the borrowing rates currently available to the Company with similar terms and maturities.
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REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS
Revenue Recognition
The Company’s revenues are primarily derived from the sale of natural gas, oil, condensate and NGL. These sales are recognized in the period that the performance obligations are satisfied. The Company generally considers the delivery of each unit (MMBtu or Bbl) to be separately identifiable and represents a distinct performance obligation that is satisfied at the time control of the product is transferred to the customer. Revenue is measured based on consideration specified in the contract with the customer, and excludes any amounts collected on behalf of third parties. These contracts typically include variable consideration that is based on pricing tied to market indices and volumes delivered in the current month. As such, this market pricing may be constrained (i.e., not estimable) at the inception of the contract but will be recognized based on the applicable market pricing, which will be known upon transfer of the goods to the customer. The payment date is usually within 30 days of the end of the calendar month in which the commodity is delivered.
Gathering, processing and compression fees attributable to gas processing, as well as any transportation fees, including firm transportation fees, incurred to deliver the product to the purchaser, are presented as transportation, gathering, processing and compression expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Transaction Price Allocated to Remaining Performance Obligations
A significant number of the Company's product sales are short-term in nature generally through evergreen contracts with contract terms of one year or less. These contracts typically automatically renew under the same provisions. For those contracts, the Company has utilized the practical expedient allowed in the revenue accounting standard that exempts 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 product sales that have a contract term greater than one year, the Company has utilized the practical expedient that exempts the Company from disclosure of 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. Currently, the Company's product sales that have a contractual term greater than one year have no long-term fixed consideration.
Contract Balances
Receivables from contracts with customers are recorded when the right to consideration becomes unconditional, generally when control of the product has been transferred to the customer. Receivables from contracts with customers were $94.3 million and $122.5 million as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and are reported in accounts receivable - oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids sales in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Company currently has no assets or liabilities related to its revenue contracts, including no upfront or rights to deficiency payments.
Prior-Period Performance Obligations
The Company records revenue in the month production is delivered to the purchaser. However, settlement statements for certain sales may be received for 30 to 90 days after the date production is delivered, and as a result, the Company is required to estimate the amount of production that was delivered to the purchaser and the price that will be received for the sale of the product. The differences between the estimates and the actual amounts for product sales is recorded in the month that payment is received from the purchaser. For each of the periods presented, revenue recognized in the reporting periods related to performance obligations satisfied in prior reporting periods was not material.
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LEASES
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Leases [Abstract]  
LEASES LEASES
Nature of Leases
The Company has operating leases on certain equipment with remaining lease durations in excess of one year. The Company recognizes a right-of-use asset and lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with lease terms of greater than one year. Short-term leases that have an initial term of one year or less are not capitalized.
The Company has entered into contracts for drilling rigs with varying terms with third parties to ensure operational continuity, cost control and rig availability in its operations. The Company has concluded its drilling rig contracts are operating leases as the assets are identifiable and the Company has the right to control the identified assets. At June 30, 2024, the Company had one active long-term drilling rig contract.
The Company rents office space for its corporate headquarters, field locations and certain other equipment from third parties, which expire at various dates through 2026. These agreements are typically structured with non-cancelable terms of one year to five years. The Company has determined these agreements represent operating leases with a lease term that equals the primary non-cancelable contract term. The Company has included any renewal options that it has determined are reasonably certain of exercise in the determination of the lease terms.
Discount Rate
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 Company's incremental borrowing rate reflects the estimated rate of interest that it would pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term an amount equal to the lease payments in a similar economic environment.
Future amounts due under operating lease liabilities as of June 30, 2024 were as follows (in thousands):
Remaining 2024$6,634 
2025836 
2026561 
202710 
2028— 
Total lease payments$8,041 
Less: imputed interest(197)
Total$7,844 
Lease costs incurred for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, consisted of the following (in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
Operating lease cost$3,403 $3,443 
Variable lease cost— — 
Short-term lease cost5,998 8,050 
Total lease cost(1)
$9,401 $11,493 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Operating lease cost$6,806 $6,886 
Variable lease cost— — 
Short-term lease cost15,949 17,298 
Total lease cost(1)
$22,755 $24,184 
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(1)    The majority of the Company's total lease cost was capitalized to the full cost pool, and the remainder was included in either lease operating expenses or general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows (in thousands):
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash flows from operating leases$7,649 $4,236 
The weighted-average remaining lease term as of June 30, 2024 was 0.86 years. The weighted-average discount rate used to determine the operating lease liability as of June 30, 2024 was 6.65%.
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INCOME TAXES
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
INCOME TAXES INCOME TAXES
The Company records its quarterly tax provision based on an estimate of the annual effective tax rate expected to apply to continuing operations for the various jurisdictions in which it operates. The tax effects of certain items, such as tax rate changes, significant unusual or infrequent items, and certain changes in the assessment of the realizability of deferred taxes, are recognized as discrete items in the period in which they occur and are excluded from the estimated annual effective tax rate.
The Company's effective income tax rate was 22.8% and 22.0% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, and 0% and 0% for the three and six months June 30, 2023, respectively. The higher effective tax rates for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 are primarily related to the valuation allowance the Company had in place at June 30, 2023.
At each reporting period, the Company weighs all available positive and negative evidence to determine whether its deferred tax assets are more likely than not to be realized. A valuation allowance for deferred tax assets, including net operating losses, is recognized when it is more likely than not that some or all of the benefit from the deferred tax assets will not be realized. To assess that likelihood, the Company uses estimates and judgment regarding future taxable income and considers the tax laws in the jurisdiction where such taxable income is generated, to determine whether a valuation allowance is required. Such evidence can include current financial position, results of operations, both actual and forecasted, the reversal of deferred tax liabilities and tax planning strategies as well as the current and forecasted business economics of the oil and gas industry. Based upon the Company’s analysis, the Company currently believes that it is more likely than not that a portion of the Company's federal and state deferred tax assets will be utilized. The Company has an $85.8 million valuation allowance associated with its federal and state deferred tax assets.
The Company will continue to evaluate both the positive and negative evidence on a quarterly basis in determining the need for a valuation allowance with respect to the deferred assets. Changes in positive and negative evidence, including differences between estimated and actual results, could result in changes in the valuation of the deferred tax assets that could have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. Changes in existing tax laws could also affect actual tax results and the realization of deferred tax assets over time.
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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Share Repurchase Program
On March 19, 2024, the Company purchased 97,219 shares of its common stock from Silver Point Capital, L.P. for approximately $15.0 million. The repurchase is part of the Company's existing share Repurchase Program. Upon closing of the transaction on March 19, 2024, the repurchased common stock was canceled.
Concurrent with the closing of the June 2023 offering transaction discussed in Note 5, the Company purchased 215,060 shares of its common stock from Silver Point Capital, L.P. for approximately $20.4 million. The repurchase is part of the Company's existing Repurchase Program. Upon closing of the transaction on June 26, 2023, the repurchased common stock was canceled.
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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Natural Gas, Oil and NGL Derivative Instruments
Subsequent to June 30, 2024, as of July 29, 2024, the Company entered into the following derivative contracts:
PeriodType of Derivative InstrumentIndex
Daily Volume
Weighted
Average Price
Natural Gas(MMBtu/d)($/MMBtu)
2025
Basis Swaps
TETCO M2
20,000 $(0.93)
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Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Pay vs Performance Disclosure            
Net income $ (26,212) $ 52,035 $ 93,687 $ 523,054 $ 25,823 $ 616,741
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Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Gulfport were prepared in accordance with GAAP and the rules and regulations of the SEC.
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Form 10-Q”) relates to the financial position and periods as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and the six months ended June 30, 2023. The Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, should be read in conjunction with this Form 10-Q. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair statement of our condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes and include the accounts of our wholly-owned subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and balances have been eliminated. The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements and Disclosure Rules
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements and Disclosure Rules
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (Topic 280). The amendments require disclosure for each reportable segment, the significant expense categories and amounts that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision-maker (CODM) and included in each reported measure of a segment’s profit or loss. Additionally, this ASU enhances interim disclosure requirements and provides new segment disclosure requirements for entities with a single reportable segment. ASU 2023-07 is effective retrospectively for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on our disclosures.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes: Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (Topic 740). The amendment requires annual disclosure of additional categories of information about federal, state, and foreign income taxes in the rate reconciliation table and to provide more details about the reconciling items in some categories if the items meet a quantitative threshold. Additionally, the amendment requires disclosure of annual income taxes paid (net of refunds received) disaggregated by federal, state, and foreign taxes and to disaggregate the information by jurisdiction based on a quantitative threshold. ASU 2023-09 is effective for the Company’s annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted, and should be applied on a prospective basis, with a retrospective option. We are currently evaluating the effect that adoption of ASU 2023-09 will have on our disclosures.
In March 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") issued final climate-related disclosure rules that will require disclosure of material climate-related risks and material direct greenhouse gas emissions from operations owned or controlled (Scope 1) and/or material indirect greenhouse gas emissions from purchased energy consumed in owned or controlled operations (Scope 2). Additionally, the rules require disclosure in the notes to the financial statements of the effects of severe weather events and other natural conditions, subject to certain materiality thresholds. In April 2024, the SEC issued an order to stay the rules pending the completion of judicial review of multiple petitions challenging the rules. The SEC has indicated that it will publish a new effective date for the rules, if ultimately implemented, at the conclusion of the stay. We are in the process of analyzing the impact of the rules on our related disclosures.
Reclassification
Reclassification
Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period financial statements and related disclosures to conform to current period presentation. These reclassifications have no impact on previous reported total assets, total liabilities, net income or total operating cash flows.
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):
June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Revenue payable and suspense$119,769 $148,598 
Accounts payable53,492 43,517 
Accrued capital expenditures39,597 38,322 
Accrued transportation, gathering, processing and compression36,138 32,849 
Accrued contract rejection damages and shares held in reserve— 1,996 
Other accrued liabilities41,982 44,250 
Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities$290,978 $309,532 
Schedule of Supplemental Cash and Non Cash Information
Supplemental Cash Flow and Non-Cash Information (in thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest payments, net of amounts capitalized$28,263 $26,122 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net:
Accounts receivable - oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquid sales$28,133 $186,300 
Accounts receivable - joint interest and other1,011 3,595 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(37,017)(140,832)
Prepaid expenses(649)(973)
Other assets31 69 
Total changes in operating assets and liabilities, net$(8,491)$48,159 
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions:
Capitalized stock-based compensation$2,830 $1,861 
Asset retirement obligation capitalized$375 $73 
Asset retirement obligation removed due to divestiture and settlements$— $(919)
Release of common stock held in reserve$1,996 $— 
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Schedule of Property and Equipment
The major categories of property and equipment and related accumulated DD&A are as follows (in thousands):
June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Proved oil and natural gas properties$3,171,811 $2,904,519 
Unproved properties218,399 204,233 
Other depreciable property and equipment10,424 8,779 
Land386 386 
Total property and equipment3,401,020 3,117,917 
Accumulated DD&A(1,024,142)(865,618)
Property and equipment, net$2,376,878 $2,252,299 
Schedule of Non-Producing Properties Excluded from Amortization by Area
The following table summarizes the Company’s non-producing properties excluded from amortization by area (in thousands):
June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Utica & Marcellus$193,309 $177,888 
SCOOP25,090 26,345 
Total unproved properties$218,399 $204,233 
Schedule of Asset Retirement Obligation
The following table provides a reconciliation of the Company’s asset retirement obligation for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Asset retirement obligation, beginning of period$29,941 $33,171 
Liabilities incurred375 73 
Liabilities settled— (165)
Liabilities removed due to divestitures— (919)
Accretion expense1,122 1,478 
Total asset retirement obligation, end of period$31,438 $33,638 
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LONG-TERM DEBT (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Long-Term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]  
Schedule of Debt
Long-term debt consisted of the following items as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in thousands):
June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
8.0% senior unsecured notes due 2026
$550,000 $550,000 
Credit Facility due 2027130,000 118,000 
Net unamortized debt issuance costs(497)(618)
Total debt, net679,503 667,382 
Less: current maturities of long-term debt— — 
Total long-term debt, net$679,503 $667,382 
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MEZZANINE EQUITY (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Schedule of Movement on Preferred Stock
The following table summarizes activity of the Company’s preferred stock for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Preferred stock, beginning of period44,214 52,295 
Conversion of preferred stock(426)(5,836)
Preferred stock, end of period43,788 46,459 
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EQUITY (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Stockholders Equity
The following table summarizes activity under the Repurchase Program for the six months ended June 30, 2024 (number of shares and dollar value of shares purchased shown in thousands):
Total Number of Shares PurchasedDollar Value of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid Per Share
First quarter 2024210 $29,492 $140.39 
Second quarter 2024161 25,000 155.65 
Total371 $54,492 $147.00 
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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Schedule of Restricted Stock Activity
The following tables summarizes activity for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:
Number of
Unvested
Restricted Stock Units
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Number of
Unvested
Performance Vesting Restricted Stock Units
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Unvested shares as of January 1, 2024193,602 $83.89 255,578 $54.40 
Granted69,436 152.54 58,346 156.00 
Vested(17,720)75.96 — — 
Forfeited/canceled(747)99.88 — — 
Unvested shares as of March 31, 2024244,571 $103.91 313,924 $73.28 
Granted(1)
6,040 155.61 130,012 48.65 
Vested(37,665)95.83 (265,797)48.65 
Forfeited/canceled(989)117.19 — — 
Unvested shares as of June 30, 2024211,957 $106.75 178,139 $92.06 
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(1)    The table includes the impacts of performance share units granted in a prior year that vested higher than 100% of target due to the Company's TSR performance compared to peers.
Number of
Unvested
Restricted Stock Units
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Number of
Unvested
Performance Vesting Restricted Stock Units
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Unvested shares as of January 1, 2023197,772 $77.49 190,804 $52.15 
Granted43,415 77.84 68,726 56.57 
Vested(11,608)70.86 — — 
Forfeited/canceled(971)87.68 (5,069)47.67 
Unvested shares as of March 31, 2023228,608 $77.85 254,461 $53.43 
Granted55,041 94.53 15,094 66.66 
Vested(43,088)86.28 — — 
Forfeited/canceled(1,401)89.08 (10,731)50.69 
Unvested shares as of June 30, 2023239,160 $80.10 258,824 $54.32 
Schedule of Grant Date Fair Value of Awards Granted
The table below summarizes the assumptions used in the Monte Carlo simulation to determine the grant date fair value of awards granted during the six months ended June 30, 2024:
Grant dateJanuary 24, 2023March 3, 2023April 3, 2023March 1, 2024
Forecast period (years)3333
Risk-free interest rates3.88%4.64%3.79%4.36%
Implied equity volatility87.2%86.4%70.8%46.70%
Stock price on the date of grant$72.99$82.20$79.50$142.00
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EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Earnings Income (Loss) Per Share
Reconciliations of the components of basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share are presented in the tables below (in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
Net (loss) income$(26,212)$93,687 
Dividends on preferred stock(1,095)(1,278)
Participating securities - preferred stock(1)
— (14,044)
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders$(27,307)$78,365 
Re-allocation of participating securities— 182 
Diluted net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders$(27,307)$78,547 
Basic Shares18,144 18,518 
Dilutive Shares18,144 18,805 
Basic EPS$(1.51)$4.23 
Dilutive EPS$(1.51)$4.18 
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(1)    Preferred stock represents participating securities because it participates in any dividends on shares of common stock on a pari passu, pro rata basis. However, preferred stock does not participate in undistributed net losses.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Net income$25,823 $616,741 
Dividends on preferred stock(2,200)(2,585)
Participating securities - preferred stock(1)
(3,469)(92,611)
Net income attributable to common stockholders$20,154 $521,545 
Re-allocation of participating securities64 1,008 
Diluted net income attributable to common stockholders$20,218 $522,553 
Basic Shares18,169 18,688 
Dilutive Shares18,573 18,930 
Basic EPS$1.11 $27.91 
Dilutive EPS$1.09 $27.60 
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(1)    Preferred stock represents participating securities because it participates in any dividends on shares of common stock on a pari passu, pro rata basis. However, preferred stock does not participate in undistributed net losses.
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Future Service Commitments
A summary of these commitments at June 30, 2024, are set forth in the table below (in thousands):
Remaining 2024$111,569 
2025137,728 
2026134,257 
2027136,425 
2028136,581 
Thereafter600,031 
Total$1,256,591 
A summary of these volume commitments at June 30, 2024, are set forth in the table below (MMBtu per day):
Remaining 202410,000 
202568,000 
202675,000 
202712,000 
Thereafter— 
Total165,000 
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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]  
Schedule of Open Fixed Price Swap Positions and Natural Gas Basis Swap Positions Below is a summary of the Company’s open fixed price swap positions as of June 30, 2024. 
IndexDaily VolumeWeighted
Average Price
Natural Gas(MMBtu/d)($/MMBtu)
Remaining 2024NYMEX Henry Hub400,000 $3.77 
2025NYMEX Henry Hub210,000 $3.92 
2026NYMEX Henry Hub30,000 $3.62 
Oil(Bbl/d)($/Bbl)
Remaining 2024NYMEX WTI500 $77.50 
2025NYMEX WTI2,000 $74.50 
NGL(Bbl/d)($/Bbl)
Remaining 2024Mont Belvieu C32,500 $30.25 
2025Mont Belvieu C32,000 $30.09 
The Company has entered into natural gas and crude oil costless collars based off the NYMEX Henry Hub and NYMEX WTI indices. Below is a summary of the Company's costless collar positions as of June 30, 2024.
IndexDaily VolumeWeighted Average Floor PriceWeighted Average Ceiling Price
Natural Gas(MMBtu/d)($/MMBtu)($/MMBtu)
Remaining 2024NYMEX Henry Hub225,000 $3.36 $5.14 
2025NYMEX Henry Hub220,000 $3.37 $4.23 
Oil(Bbl/d)($/Bbl)($/Bbl)
Remaining 2024NYMEX WTI1,000 $62.00 $80.00 
Below is a summary of the Company's open sold call option positions as of June 30, 2024.
IndexDaily VolumeWeighted Average Price
Natural Gas(MMBtu/d)($/MMBtu)
Remaining 2024NYMEX Henry Hub202,000 $3.33 
2025NYMEX Henry Hub193,315 $5.80 
Schedule of Natural Gas Basis Swap Positions As of June 30, 2024, the Company had the following natural gas basis swap positions open:
Gulfport PaysGulfport ReceivesDaily VolumeWeighted Average Fixed Spread
Natural Gas(MMBtu/d)($/MMBtu)
Remaining 2024Rex Zone 3NYMEX Plus Fixed Spread150,000 $(0.15)
Remaining 2024NGPL TXOKNYMEX Plus Fixed Spread70,000 $(0.31)
Remaining 2024TETCO M2NYMEX Plus Fixed Spread230,000 $(0.94)
2025Rex Zone 3NYMEX Plus Fixed Spread90,000 $(0.21)
2025NGPL TXOKNYMEX Plus Fixed Spread40,000 $(0.29)
2025TETCO M2NYMEX Plus Fixed Spread210,000 $(0.96)
2026TETCO M2NYMEX Plus Fixed Spread40,000 $(1.06)
Subsequent to June 30, 2024, as of July 29, 2024, the Company entered into the following derivative contracts:
PeriodType of Derivative InstrumentIndex
Daily Volume
Weighted
Average Price
Natural Gas(MMBtu/d)($/MMBtu)
2025
Basis Swaps
TETCO M2
20,000 $(0.93)
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Balance Sheet The following table presents the fair value of the Company’s derivative instruments on a gross basis at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in thousands):
June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Short-term derivative asset$147,243 $233,226 
Long-term derivative asset38,220 47,566 
Short-term derivative liability(43,838)(21,963)
Long-term derivative liability(20,941)(18,602)
Total commodity derivative position$120,684 $240,227 
Schedule of Net Loss on Derivatives
The following table presents the gain and loss recognized in net gain (loss) on natural gas, oil and NGL derivatives in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):
Net gain (loss) on derivative instruments
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
Natural gas derivatives - fair value (losses) gains$(99,871)$37,792 
Natural gas derivatives - settlement gains91,251 49,444 
Total (losses) gains on natural gas derivatives(8,620)87,236 
Oil derivatives - fair value gains595 2,258 
Oil derivatives - settlement (losses) gains(271)369 
Total gains on oil and condensate derivatives324 2,627 
NGL derivatives - fair value (losses) gains(82)4,218 
NGL derivatives - settlement (losses) gains(237)2,707 
Total (losses) gains on NGL derivatives(319)6,925 
Total (losses) gains on natural gas, oil and NGL derivatives$(8,615)$96,788 
Net gain (loss) on derivative instruments
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Natural gas derivatives - fair value (losses) gains$(111,349)$411,940 
Natural gas derivatives - settlement gains157,702 49,271 
Total gains on natural gas derivatives46,353 461,211 
Oil derivatives - fair value (losses) gains(1,865)6,990 
Oil derivatives - settlement losses(259)(74)
Total (losses) gains on oil and condensate derivatives(2,124)6,916 
NGL derivatives - fair value (losses) gains(6,330)3,033 
NGL derivatives - settlement (losses) gains(1,378)3,689 
Total (losses) gains on NGL derivatives(7,708)6,722 
Total gains on natural gas, oil and NGL derivatives$36,521 $474,849 
Schedule of Recognized Derivative Assets The following tables present the gross amounts of recognized derivative assets and liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets and the amounts that are subject to offsetting under master netting arrangements with counterparties, all at fair value (in thousands):
As of June 30, 2024
Gross Assets (Liabilities) Presented in the Consolidated Balance SheetsGross Amounts Subject to Master Netting AgreementsNet Amount
Derivative assets$185,463 $(61,343)$124,120 
Derivative liabilities$(64,779)$61,343 $(3,436)
As of December 31, 2023
Gross Assets (Liabilities) Presented in the Consolidated Balance SheetsGross Amounts Subject to Master Netting AgreementsNet Amount
Derivative assets$280,792 $(30,866)$249,926 
Derivative liabilities$(40,565)$30,866 $(9,699)
Schedule of Recognized Derivative Liabilities The following tables present the gross amounts of recognized derivative assets and liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets and the amounts that are subject to offsetting under master netting arrangements with counterparties, all at fair value (in thousands):
As of June 30, 2024
Gross Assets (Liabilities) Presented in the Consolidated Balance SheetsGross Amounts Subject to Master Netting AgreementsNet Amount
Derivative assets$185,463 $(61,343)$124,120 
Derivative liabilities$(64,779)$61,343 $(3,436)
As of December 31, 2023
Gross Assets (Liabilities) Presented in the Consolidated Balance SheetsGross Amounts Subject to Master Netting AgreementsNet Amount
Derivative assets$280,792 $(30,866)$249,926 
Derivative liabilities$(40,565)$30,866 $(9,699)
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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Financial and Non-Financial Assets and Liabilities by Valuation Level
The following tables summarize the Company’s financial and non-financial assets and liabilities by valuation level as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in thousands):
June 30, 2024
Level 1Level 2Level 3
Assets:
Derivative instruments$— $185,463 $— 
Contingent consideration arrangement— — 2,900 
Total assets$— $185,463 $2,900 
Liabilities:
Derivative instruments$— $64,779 $— 
December 31, 2023
Level 1Level 2Level 3
Assets:
Derivative instruments$— $280,792 $— 
Contingent consideration arrangement— — 2,900 
Total assets$— $280,792 $2,900 
Liabilities:
Derivative instruments$— $40,565 $— 
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LEASES (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Leases [Abstract]  
Schedule of Operating Lease Liability
Future amounts due under operating lease liabilities as of June 30, 2024 were as follows (in thousands):
Remaining 2024$6,634 
2025836 
2026561 
202710 
2028— 
Total lease payments$8,041 
Less: imputed interest(197)
Total$7,844 
Schedule of Lease Cost (in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
Operating lease cost$3,403 $3,443 
Variable lease cost— — 
Short-term lease cost5,998 8,050 
Total lease cost(1)
$9,401 $11,493 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Operating lease cost$6,806 $6,886 
Variable lease cost— — 
Short-term lease cost15,949 17,298 
Total lease cost(1)
$22,755 $24,184 
_____________________
(1)    The majority of the Company's total lease cost was capitalized to the full cost pool, and the remainder was included in either lease operating expenses or general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows (in thousands):
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash flows from operating leases$7,649 $4,236 
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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Schedule of Natural Gas Basis Swap Positions As of June 30, 2024, the Company had the following natural gas basis swap positions open:
Gulfport PaysGulfport ReceivesDaily VolumeWeighted Average Fixed Spread
Natural Gas(MMBtu/d)($/MMBtu)
Remaining 2024Rex Zone 3NYMEX Plus Fixed Spread150,000 $(0.15)
Remaining 2024NGPL TXOKNYMEX Plus Fixed Spread70,000 $(0.31)
Remaining 2024TETCO M2NYMEX Plus Fixed Spread230,000 $(0.94)
2025Rex Zone 3NYMEX Plus Fixed Spread90,000 $(0.21)
2025NGPL TXOKNYMEX Plus Fixed Spread40,000 $(0.29)
2025TETCO M2NYMEX Plus Fixed Spread210,000 $(0.96)
2026TETCO M2NYMEX Plus Fixed Spread40,000 $(1.06)
Subsequent to June 30, 2024, as of July 29, 2024, the Company entered into the following derivative contracts:
PeriodType of Derivative InstrumentIndex
Daily Volume
Weighted
Average Price
Natural Gas(MMBtu/d)($/MMBtu)
2025
Basis Swaps
TETCO M2
20,000 $(0.93)
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]    
Revenue payable and suspense $ 119,769 $ 148,598
Accounts payable 53,492 43,517
Accrued capital expenditures 39,597 38,322
Accrued transportation, gathering, processing and compression 36,138 32,849
Accrued contract rejection damages and shares held in reserve 0 1,996
Other accrued liabilities 41,982 44,250
Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 290,978 $ 309,532
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Feb. 24, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]      
Litigation settlement, expense     $ 1.0
Noninterest income $ 17.8    
Proceeds from plan of reorganization, recoupment of collateral   $ 5.0  
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Supplemental Cash and Non Cash Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:    
Interest payments, net of amounts capitalized $ 28,263 $ 26,122
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net:    
Accounts receivable - oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquid sales 28,133 186,300
Accounts receivable - joint interest and other 1,011 3,595
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (37,017) (140,832)
Prepaid expenses (649) (973)
Other assets 31 69
Total changes in operating assets and liabilities, net (8,491) 48,159
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions:    
Capitalized stock-based compensation 2,830 1,861
Asset retirement obligation capitalized 375 73
Asset retirement obligation removed due to divestiture and settlements 0 (919)
Release of common stock held in reserve $ 1,996 $ 0
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - Schedule of Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]    
Proved oil and natural gas properties $ 3,171,811 $ 2,904,519
Unproved properties 218,399 204,233
Other depreciable property and equipment 10,424 8,779
Land 386 386
Total property and equipment 3,401,020 3,117,917
Accumulated DD&A (1,024,142) (865,618)
Total property and equipment, net $ 2,376,878 $ 2,252,299
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]        
Capitalized general and administrative costs $ 6.3 $ 5.4 $ 12.0 $ 10.5
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - Schedule of Non-Producing Properties Excluded from Amortization by Area (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total unproved properties $ 218,399 $ 204,233
Utica & Marcellus    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total unproved properties 193,309 177,888
SCOOP    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total unproved properties $ 25,090 $ 26,345
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - Schedule of Asset Retirement Obligation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Asset Retirement Obligation, Roll Forward Analysis [Roll Forward]        
Asset retirement obligation, beginning of period     $ 29,941 $ 33,171
Liabilities incurred     375 73
Liabilities settled     0 (165)
Liabilities removed due to divestitures     0 (919)
Accretion expense $ 567 $ 714 1,122 1,478
Total asset retirement obligation, end of period $ 31,438 $ 33,638 $ 31,438 $ 33,638
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LONG-TERM DEBT - Schedule of Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
May 01, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Net unamortized debt issuance costs $ (497) $ (618)  
Total debt, net 679,503 667,382  
Less: current maturities of long-term debt 0 0  
Long-term debt 679,503 667,382  
$8.0% senior unsecured notes due 2026 | Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt 550,000 550,000 $ 100,000
Credit Facility due 2027 | Unsecured Debt      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt 130,000 $ 118,000  
Credit Facility due 2027 | Revolving Credit Facility      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt $ 130,000    
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LONG-TERM DEBT - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
May 01, 2023
Oct. 31, 2022
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
May 17, 2021
Oil and Gas Properties                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Interest costs capitalized     $ 1,200,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 2,400,000 $ 1,800,000    
Senior Notes | Carrying Value                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Carrying value of notes     549,500,000   549,500,000      
Senior Notes | Fair Value | Level 1                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Carrying value of notes     $ 556,100,000   $ 556,100,000      
$8.0% senior unsecured notes due 2026 | Unsecured Debt                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Debt instrument, amount               $ 550,000,000
Stated interest rate     8.00%   8.00%      
Credit Facility due 2027 | Unsecured Debt                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Long-term debt     $ 130,000,000   $ 130,000,000   $ 118,000,000  
Revolving Credit Facility | $8.0% senior unsecured notes due 2026 | Line of Credit                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Long-term debt $ 100,000,000   550,000,000   550,000,000   $ 550,000,000  
Revolving Credit Facility | Credit Facility due 2027                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Line of credit facility, commitment fee amount 900,000,000 $ 700,000,000            
Line of credit facility, excess cash threshold 75,000,000 45,000,000            
Long-term debt     130,000,000   $ 130,000,000      
Initial borrowing base amount $ 1,100,000,000 $ 1,000,000,000            
Debt instrument current ratio         1.00      
Unused capacity, commitment fee percentage         0.50%      
Debt instrument net funded leverage ratio         3.25      
Letters of credit outstanding, amount     $ 63,800,000   $ 63,800,000      
Weight average interest rate     8.33%   8.33%      
Revolving Credit Facility | Credit Facility due 2027 | Minimum | SOFR                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Variable interest rate         2.75%      
Revolving Credit Facility | Credit Facility due 2027 | Minimum | Base Rate                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Variable interest rate         1.75%      
Revolving Credit Facility | Credit Facility due 2027 | Maximum | SOFR                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Variable interest rate         3.75%      
Revolving Credit Facility | Credit Facility due 2027 | Maximum | Base Rate                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Variable interest rate         2.75%      
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MEZZANINE EQUITY - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Class of Stock [Line Items]            
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 42,000,000 42,000,000   42,000,000   42,000,000
Common stock, par value (in usd per share) $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001   $ 0.0001   $ 0.0001
Temporary equity, shares authorized (in shares) 110,000          
Temporary equity, par or stated value (in usd per share) $ 0.0001          
Temporary equity, liquidation preference (in usd per share) $ 1,000          
Preferred Stock, shares issued (in shares) 55,000 43,800   43,800   44,200
Preferred stock, dividend rate 10.00%          
Preferred stock, dividend rate, percentage, pain-in-kind 15.00%          
Preferred stock, convertible, conversion price (in usd per share) $ 14.00          
Dividends on preferred stock   $ (1,095) $ (1,278) $ (2,200) $ (2,585)  
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock            
Class of Stock [Line Items]            
Anti-dilutive shares (in shares)   3,100,000 3,300,000 3,100,000 3,300,000  
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MEZZANINE EQUITY - Schedule of Movement on Preferred Stock (Details) - shares
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]    
Temporary equity, beginning shares outstanding (in shares) 44,214 52,295
Conversion of preferred stock (in shares) 426 5,836
Temporary equity, ending shares outstanding (in shares) 43,788 46,459
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EQUITY - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 26, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Jan. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Nov. 30, 2021
May 31, 2021
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)   42,000,000   42,000,000   42,000,000   42,000,000
Common stock, par value (in usd per share)   $ 0.0001   $ 0.0001   $ 0.0001   $ 0.0001
Temporary equity, shares authorized (in shares)               110,000
Temporary equity, par or stated value (in usd per share)               $ 0.0001
Temporary equity, liquidation preference (in usd per share)               $ 1,000
Common stock, shares, issued (in shares)   18,100,000   18,100,000   18,300,000   19,800,000
Stock repurchased during period (in shares) 263,158 161,000 210,000 371,000        
Average price per share (in usd per share) $ 95.00 $ 155.65 $ 140.39 $ 147.00        
Authorized stock repurchase amount           $ 650,000,000 $ 100,000,000  
Stock repurchased   $ 25,000,000 $ 29,492,000 $ 54,492,000        
Share Repurchase Program                
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                
Stock repurchased during period (in shares)       4,700,000        
Average price per share (in usd per share)       $ 95.87        
Stock repurchased       $ 454,100,000        
Underwritten Public Offering                
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                
Number of shares issued in transaction (in shares) 1,500,000              
Sale of stock, price per share (in usd per share) $ 95.00              
Disputed Claims Reserve | Common Stock                
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                
Plan of reorganization, number of shares issued (in shares)         62,000     1,700,000
Plan of reorganization, number of shares outstanding   0   0        
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EQUITY - Schedule of Repurchase Agreements (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 26, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]        
Stock repurchased during period (in shares) 263,158 161,000 210,000 371,000
Dollar Value of Shares Purchased   $ 25,000 $ 29,492 $ 54,492
Average Price Paid Per Share (in usd per share) $ 95.00 $ 155.65 $ 140.39 $ 147.00
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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
May 31, 2021
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                  
Common stock, capital shares reserved for future issuance (in shares) 0   0     62,000      
2021 Stock Incentive Plan                  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                  
Common stock, capital shares reserved for future issuance (in shares)                 2,800,000
Restricted Stock Units                  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                  
Share-based payment arrangement, expense $ 5.0 $ 3.0 $ 8.6 $ 5.6          
Share-based payment arrangement, amount capitalized $ 1.6 $ 1.0 $ 2.8 $ 1.9          
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award (in shares) 211,957 239,160 211,957 239,160 244,571 193,602 228,608 197,772  
Equity instruments other than options, vested in period, fair value $ 48.1 $ 3.9 $ 49.2 $ 4.8          
Unrecognized compensation expense to be expected $ 17.3   $ 17.3            
Unrecognized compensation expense expected to be recognized     2 years 21 days            
Restricted Stock Units | 2021 Stock Incentive Plan                  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                  
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award (in shares) 444,493   444,493            
Restricted Stock Units | Employee | 2021 Stock Incentive Plan | Minimum                  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                  
Vesting period     3 years            
Restricted Stock Units | Employee | 2021 Stock Incentive Plan | Maximum                  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                  
Vesting period     4 years            
Restricted Stock Units | Director | 2021 Stock Incentive Plan | Minimum                  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                  
Vesting period     1 year            
Restricted Stock Units | Director | 2021 Stock Incentive Plan | Maximum                  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                  
Vesting period     4 years            
Performance Stock Units                  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                  
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award (in shares) 178,139 258,824 178,139 258,824 313,924 255,578 254,461 190,804  
Unrecognized compensation expense to be expected $ 10.8   $ 10.8            
Unrecognized compensation expense expected to be recognized     2 years 2 months 1 day            
Performance Stock Units | 2021 Stock Incentive Plan                  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                  
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award (in shares) 462,982   462,982            
Percent of target based award, minimum     0.00%            
Percent of target based award, maximum     200.00%            
Performance vesting period     3 years            
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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Schedule of Restricted Stock Award and Unit Activity (Details) - $ / shares
3 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Restricted Stock Units        
Number of Unvested Restricted Stock Units        
Beginning balance (in shares) 244,571 193,602 228,608 197,772
Granted (in shares) 6,040 69,436 55,041 43,415
Vested (in shares) (37,665) (17,720) (43,088) (11,608)
Forfeited/canceled (in shares) (989) (747) (1,401) (971)
Ending balance (in shares) 211,957 244,571 239,160 228,608
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value        
Beginning balance (in usd per share) $ 103.91 $ 83.89 $ 77.85 $ 77.49
Granted (in usd per share) 155.61 152.54 94.53 77.84
Vested (in usd per share) 95.83 75.96 86.28 70.86
Forfeited/canceled (in usd per share) 117.19 99.88 89.08 87.68
Ending balance (in usd per share) $ 106.75 $ 103.91 $ 80.10 $ 77.85
Performance Stock Units        
Number of Unvested Restricted Stock Units        
Beginning balance (in shares) 313,924 255,578 254,461 190,804
Granted (in shares) 130,012 58,346 15,094 68,726
Vested (in shares) (265,797) 0 0 0
Forfeited/canceled (in shares) 0 0 (10,731) (5,069)
Ending balance (in shares) 178,139 313,924 258,824 254,461
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value        
Beginning balance (in usd per share) $ 73.28 $ 54.40 $ 53.43 $ 52.15
Granted (in usd per share) 48.65 156.00 66.66 56.57
Vested (in usd per share) 48.65 0 0 0
Forfeited/canceled (in usd per share) 0 0 50.69 47.67
Ending balance (in usd per share) $ 92.06 $ 73.28 $ 54.32 $ 53.43
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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Schedule of Grant Date Fair Value of Awards (Details) - Performance Stock Units - 2021 Stock Incentive Plan - $ / shares
Mar. 01, 2024
Apr. 03, 2023
Mar. 03, 2023
Jan. 24, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Forecast period (years) 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years
Risk-free interest rates 4.36% 3.79% 4.64% 3.88%
Implied equity volatility 46.70% 70.80% 86.40% 87.20%
Stock price on the date of grant (in usd per share) $ 142.00 $ 79.50 $ 82.20 $ 72.99
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RESTRUCTURING COSTS (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]        
Restructuring costs $ 0 $ 2,893 $ 0 $ 4,762
Share-based accelerated cost $ 800   $ 1,300  
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EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE -Schedule of Earnings Income (Loss) Per Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]            
Net income $ (26,212) $ 52,035 $ 93,687 $ 523,054 $ 25,823 $ 616,741
Dividends on preferred stock (1,095)   (1,278)   (2,200) (2,585)
Participating securities - preferred stock 0   (14,044)   (3,469) (92,611)
Net income attributable to common stockholders (27,307)   78,365   20,154 521,545
Re-allocation of participating securities 0   182   64 1,008
Diluted net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders $ (27,307)   $ 78,547   $ 20,218 $ 522,553
Basic shares (in shares) 18,144   18,518   18,169 18,688
Dilutive shares (in shares) 18,144   18,805   18,573 18,930
Basic EPS (in usd per share) $ (1.51)   $ 4.23   $ 1.11 $ 27.91
Dilutive EPS (in usd per share) $ (1.51)   $ 4.18   $ 1.09 $ 27.60
Restricted Stock            
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]            
Dilutive shares (in shares) 300   300   400  
Anti-dilutive shares (in shares)           200
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock            
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]            
Anti-dilutive shares (in shares) 3,100   3,300   3,100 3,300
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Schedule of Future Service Commitments (Details)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Firm Transportation and Gathering Agreements  
Other Commitments [Line Items]  
Remaining 2024 $ 111,569
2025 137,728
2026 134,257
2027 136,425
2028 136,581
Thereafter 600,031
Total 1,256,591
Future Firm Sales Commitments  
Other Commitments [Line Items]  
Remaining 2024 10
2025 68
2026 75
2027 12
Thereafter 0
Total $ 165
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
Jan. 22, 2020
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Estimate of possible loss   $ 300
Purchase Inventory And Other Material    
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Remainder of fiscal year $ 7,200  
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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Narrative (Details)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
counterparty
Derivative [Line Items]  
Number of counterparties 12
Minimum  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Derivative, percentage of forecasted annual production 30.00%
Derivative, term of contract 12 months
Maximum  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Derivative, percentage of forecasted annual production 70.00%
Derivative, term of contract 36 months
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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Schedule of Derivative Instruments (Details)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
MMBTU
$ / MMBTU
$ / bbl
bbl
NYMEX Henry Hub - Remaining 2024  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Daily volume (in MMBtu) | MMBTU 400,000
Weighted average price (in usd per MMBtu or Bbl) 3.77
NYMEX Henry Hub - Remaining 2024 | Call Option  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Daily volume (in MMBtu) | MMBTU 202,000
Weighted average price (in usd per MMBtu or Bbl) 3.33
NYMEX Henry Hub 2025  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Daily volume (in MMBtu) | MMBTU 210,000
Weighted average price (in usd per MMBtu or Bbl) 3.92
NYMEX Henry Hub 2025 | Call Option  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Daily volume (in MMBtu) | MMBTU 193,315
Weighted average price (in usd per MMBtu or Bbl) 5.80
NYMEX Henry Hub - 2026  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Daily volume (in MMBtu) | MMBTU 30,000
Weighted average price (in usd per MMBtu or Bbl) 3.62
NYMEX WTI - Remaining 2024  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Daily volume (Bbl/d) | bbl 500
Weighted average price (in usd per MMBtu or Bbl) | $ / bbl 77.50
NYMEX WTI - 2025  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Daily volume (Bbl/d) | bbl 2,000
Weighted average price (in usd per MMBtu or Bbl) | $ / bbl 74.50
Mont Belvieu C3 - Remaining 2024  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Daily volume (Bbl/d) | bbl 2,500
Weighted average price (in usd per MMBtu or Bbl) | $ / bbl 30.25
Mont Belvieu C3 - 2025  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Daily volume (Bbl/d) | bbl 2,000
Weighted average price (in usd per MMBtu or Bbl) | $ / bbl 30.09
NYMEX Henry Hub - Remaining 2024 Index1  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Daily volume (in MMBtu) | MMBTU 225,000
Weighted average floor price (in usd per MMBtu) 3.36
Weighted average ceiling price (in usd per MMBtu) 5.14
NYMEX Henry Hub - 2025 Index 1  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Daily volume (in MMBtu) | MMBTU 220,000
Weighted average floor price (in usd per MMBtu) 3.37
Weighted average ceiling price (in usd per MMBtu) 4.23
NYMEX WTI - Year 2024, Costless Collars  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Daily volume (Bbl/d) | bbl 1,000
Weighted average floor price (in usd per MMBtu) | $ / bbl 62.00
Weighted average ceiling price (in usd per MMBtu) | $ / bbl 80.00
Basis Swap, Rex Zone 3 - Remaining 2024  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Daily volume (in MMBtu) | MMBTU 150,000
Weighted average price (in usd per MMBtu or Bbl) (0.15)
Basis Swap, NGPL TXOK - Remaining 2024  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Daily volume (in MMBtu) | MMBTU 70,000
Weighted average price (in usd per MMBtu or Bbl) (0.31)
Basis Swap, TETCO M2 Remaining 2024  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Daily volume (in MMBtu) | MMBTU 230,000
Weighted average price (in usd per MMBtu or Bbl) (0.94)
Basis Swap, Rex Zone 3 2025  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Daily volume (in MMBtu) | MMBTU 90,000
Weighted average price (in usd per MMBtu or Bbl) (0.21)
Basis Swap, NGPL TXOK 2025  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Daily volume (in MMBtu) | MMBTU 40,000
Weighted average price (in usd per MMBtu or Bbl) (0.29)
Basis Swap, TETCO M2 2025  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Daily volume (in MMBtu) | MMBTU 210,000
Weighted average price (in usd per MMBtu or Bbl) (0.96)
Basis Swap, TETCO M2 2026  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Daily volume (in MMBtu) | MMBTU 40,000
Weighted average price (in usd per MMBtu or Bbl) (1.06)
v3.24.2.u1
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Financial Position (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Short-term derivative asset $ 147,243 $ 233,226
Long-term derivative asset 38,220 47,566
Short-term derivative liability (43,838) (21,963)
Long-term derivative liability (20,941) (18,602)
Commodity Contracts    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Short-term derivative asset 147,243 233,226
Long-term derivative asset 38,220 47,566
Short-term derivative liability (43,838) (21,963)
Long-term derivative liability (20,941) (18,602)
Total commodity derivative position $ 120,684 $ 240,227
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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Schedule of Loss on Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Derivative [Line Items]        
Total (losses) gains on natural gas derivatives $ (8,615) $ 96,788 $ 36,521 $ 474,849
Natural Gas        
Derivative [Line Items]        
Natural gas derivatives - fair value (losses) gains (99,871) 37,792 (111,349) 411,940
Natural gas derivatives - settlement gains 91,251 49,444 157,702 49,271
Total (losses) gains on natural gas derivatives (8,620) 87,236 46,353 461,211
Oil        
Derivative [Line Items]        
Natural gas derivatives - fair value (losses) gains 595 2,258 (1,865) 6,990
Natural gas derivatives - settlement gains (271) 369 (259) (74)
Total (losses) gains on natural gas derivatives 324 2,627 (2,124) 6,916
Natural Gas Liquids        
Derivative [Line Items]        
Natural gas derivatives - fair value (losses) gains (82) 4,218 (6,330) 3,033
Natural gas derivatives - settlement gains (237) 2,707 (1,378) 3,689
Total (losses) gains on natural gas derivatives $ (319) $ 6,925 $ (7,708) $ 6,722
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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Schedule of Offsetting (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]    
Derivative asset, gross asset $ 185,463 $ 280,792
Derivative asset, netting adjustment (61,343) (30,866)
Derivative asset, net 124,120 249,926
Derivative liability, gross liability (64,779) (40,565)
Derivative liability, netting adjustment 61,343 30,866
Derivative liability, net $ (3,436) $ (9,699)
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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Schedule of Financial and Non-Financial Assets and Liabilities by Valuation Level (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Assets:    
Contingent consideration arrangement $ 2,900  
Level 1    
Assets:    
Derivative instruments 0 $ 0
Contingent consideration arrangement 0 0
Total assets 0 0
Liabilities:    
Derivative instruments 0 0
Level 2    
Assets:    
Derivative instruments 185,463 280,792
Contingent consideration arrangement 0 0
Total assets 185,463 280,792
Liabilities:    
Derivative instruments 64,779 40,565
Level 3    
Assets:    
Derivative instruments 0 0
Contingent consideration arrangement 2,900 2,900
Total assets 2,900 2,900
Liabilities:    
Derivative instruments $ 0 $ 0
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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Contingent consideration arrangement $ 2,900,000   $ 2,900,000  
Contingent consideration, loss due to change in value 0 $ 100,000 0 $ 1,200,000
Other Noncurrent Assets        
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Contingent consideration arrangement 2,600,000   2,600,000  
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets        
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Contingent consideration arrangement $ 300,000   $ 300,000  
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REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]    
Receivables from customers $ 94,346 $ 122,479
Performance obligation period However, settlement statements for certain sales may be received for 30 to 90 days after the date production is delivered, and as a result, the Company is required to estimate the amount of production that was delivered to the purchaser and the price that will be received for the sale of the product  
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LEASES - Narrative (Details)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Contract
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]  
Number of lease contract 1
Weighted average remaining lease term 10 months 9 days
Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases 6.65%
Minimum  
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]  
Lease term 1 year
Maximum  
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]  
Lease term 5 years
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LEASES - Schedule of Operating Lease Liability (Details)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]  
Remaining 2024 $ 6,634
2025 836
2026 561
2027 10
2028 0
Total lease payments 8,041
Less: imputed interest (197)
Total $ 7,844
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LEASES - Schedule of Lease Cost (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Leases [Abstract]        
Operating lease cost $ 3,403 $ 3,443 $ 6,806 $ 6,886
Variable lease cost 0 0 0 0
Short-term lease cost 5,998 8,050 15,949 17,298
Total lease cost $ 9,401 $ 11,493 $ 22,755 $ 24,184
v3.24.2.u1
LEASES - Schedule of Other Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Leases [Abstract]    
Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 7,649 $ 4,236
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INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]        
Effective tax rate 22.80% 0.00% 22.00% 0.00%
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets $ 85.8   $ 85.8  
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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Mar. 19, 2024
Jun. 26, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Stock repurchased during period (in shares)   263,158 161,000 210,000 371,000
Stock repurchased     $ 25,000 $ 29,492 $ 54,492
Related Party          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Stock repurchased during period (in shares) 97,219 215,060      
Stock repurchased $ 15,000 $ 20,400      
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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS - Schedule of Natural Gas Basis Swap Positions (Details) - Subsequent Event - Basis Swaps, TETCO M2
1 Months Ended
Jul. 29, 2024
MMBTU
$ / MMBTU
Subsequent Event [Line Items]  
Daily Volume | MMBTU 20,000
Weighted average price (in usd per MMBtu or Bbl) | $ / MMBTU (0.93)

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