EX-99.1 2 grnt-20240808xexx991.htm EX-99.1 Document


Exhibit 99.1
Granite Ridge Resources, Inc. Reports Second-Quarter 2024 Results, Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
and Provides Updated Outlook for 2024
Dallas, Texas, August 8, 2024 – Granite Ridge Resources Inc. (“Granite Ridge” or the “Company”) (NYSE: GRNT) today reported financial and operating results for the second quarter 2024.
Second Quarter 2024 Highlights
•Increased production by 7% to 23,106 barrels of oil equivalent (“Boe”) per day (47% oil) from the second quarter of 2023.
•Reported net income of $5.1 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, and adjusted net income (non-GAAP) of $17.2 million, or $0.13 adjusted earnings per diluted share.
•Generated $68.3 million of Adjusted EBITDAX (non-GAAP).
•Placed 62 gross (9.10 net) wells online.
•Closed multiple transactions during the quarter adding 16.4 net future drilling locations for a total acquisition cost of $22.4 million (including $5.8 million of expected future drilling carries).
•Paid dividend of $0.11 per share of common stock during the second quarter.
•Ended the second quarter of 2024 with liquidity of $148.2 million.
See “Supplemental Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for descriptions of the above non-GAAP measures as well as a reconciliation of these measures to the associated GAAP (as defined herein) measures.
Subsequent Events
•Closed additional transactions acquiring 8.7 net future drilling locations for a total acquisition cost of $25 million (inclusive of $3 million of expected future drilling carries).
•The Company’s Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.11 per share payable on September 13, 2024 to shareholders of record as of August 30, 2024. Future declarations of dividends are subject to approval by the Board of Directors.

Management Commentary

“The second quarter 2024 was workmanlike from a results standpoint, but the deal side was anything but,” commented Granite Ridge President and Chief Executive Officer Luke Brandenberg. “While our Traditional Non-Op business continued to generate high quality locations with near-term development at an attractive cost basis, it is our Controlled Capital strategy that stood out. By nearly doubling our operated location inventory and adding a Midland Basin-focused Strategic Partner, we continue to increase our capital allocation to Controlled Capital projects. Based on the success of our business model and our compelling fixed dividend that is underpinned by hedged cash flow and conservative leverage, we believe Granite Ridge is positioned to drive long-term value for shareholders.”
Second Quarter 2024 Summary
Second quarter 2024 oil production volumes totaled 10,940 barrels (“Bbls”) per day, a 5% increase from the second quarter of 2023. Natural gas production for the second quarter of 2024 totaled 72,997 thousand cubic feet of natural gas (“Mcf”) per day, a 9% increase from the second quarter of 2023. As a result, the Company’s total production for the second quarter of 2024 grew 7% from the second quarter of the prior year to 23,106 Boe per day.

Net income for the second quarter of 2024 was $5.1 million, or $0.04 per diluted share. Excluding non-cash and nonrecurring items, second quarter 2024 Adjusted Net Income (non-GAAP) was $17.2 million, or $0.13 per diluted share. The Company’s average realized price for oil and natural gas for the second quarter of 2024, excluding the effect of commodity derivatives, was $77.84 per Bbl and $1.98 per Mcf, respectively.

Adjusted EBITDAX (non-GAAP) for the second quarter of 2024 totaled $68.3 million, compared to $69.7 million for the second quarter of 2023. Second quarter of 2024 cash flow from operating activities was $64.2 million, including $0.6 million in working capital changes. Operating Cash Flow Before Working Capital Changes (non-GAAP) was $64.8 million. Costs incurred for development activities totaled $67.0 million for the second quarter of 2024.

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Operational Update

During the second quarter the Company closed multiple transactions adding 16.4 net future drilling locations for a total acquisition cost of $22.4 million (including $5.8 million of expected future drilling carries).
•Traditional Non-Op or “Burgers & Beer”
◦Acquired 51 gross (4.7 net) future drilling locations for a total acquisition cost of $12.6 million. Estimated future development costs for the acquired properties is $50 million.
◦Acquisitions include assets in the Midland, Delaware, DJ, Williston and Appalachian basins.
•Controlled Capital
◦Midland Basin: Acquired inventory of 8 gross (4.1 net) future drilling locations for a total acquisition cost of $3.4 million and estimated future development costs of $24 million.
◦Delaware Basin: Acquired inventory of 10 gross (7.7 net) locations for a total acquisition cost of $6.4 million and estimated future development costs of $66 million.
◦As the largest interest owner in these locations, Granite Ridge controls development timing.
Subsequent to quarter end, the Company closed additional transactions acquiring 8.7 net future drilling locations for a total acquisition cost of $25 million (inclusive of $3 million of future drilling carries).

Operational Activity
The table below provides a summary of gross and net wells completed and put on production for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024:
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024Six Months Ended June 30, 2024
GrossNetGrossNet
Permian428.805910.32
Eagle Ford50.20133.10
Bakken110.10290.39
Haynesville00.0060.34
DJ40.00130.02
Total629.1012014.17

On June 30, 2024, the Company had 267 gross (9.6 net) wells in process.

Costs Incurred

The tables below provide the costs incurred for oil and natural gas producing activities for the periods indicated:

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)2024202320242023
Property acquisition costs:
Proved$1,677$1,309$2,824$19,298
Unproved17,1153,16118,59612,791
Development costs66,95158,739129,590157,345
Total costs incurred for oil and natural gas properties$85,743$63,209$151,010$189,434

Commodity Derivatives Update
The Company’s commodity derivatives strategy is intended to manage its exposure to commodity price fluctuations. Please see the table under “Derivatives Information” below for detailed information about Granite Ridge’s current derivatives positions.
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2024 Guidance
The following table summarizes the Company’s operational and financial guidance for 2024. The Company is providing updated capital guidance incorporating acquisition costs and 2024 expected development capital for the recently acquired properties.
PriorCurrent
Annual production (Boe per day)
23,250 - 25,250
23,250 - 25,250
Oil as a % of sales volumes47 %48 %
Acquisitions ($ in millions)$35 - $35$60 - $60
Development capital expenditures ($ in millions)$230 - $250$295 - $305
Total capital expenditures ($ in millions)
$265 - $285
$355 - $365
Net wells placed on production
22 - 24
22 - 24
Lease operating expenses (per Boe)
$6.50 - $7.50
$6.50 - $7.50
Production and ad valorem taxes (as a % of total sales)
7% - 8%
7% - 8%
Cash general and administrative expense ($ in millions)
$23 - $26
$23 - $26
Conference Call
Granite Ridge will host a conference call on August 9, 2024, at 10:00 AM CT (11:00 AM ET) to discuss its second quarter 2024 results. A brief Q&A session for security analysts will immediately follow the discussion. The telephone number and passcode to access the conference call are provided below:
Dial-in: (888) 660-6093
Intl. dial-in: (929) 203-0844
Participant Passcode: 4127559
To access the live webcast visit Granite Ridge’s website at www.graniteridge.com. Alternatively, an audio replay will be available through August 23, 2024. To access the audio replay dial (800) 770-2030 and enter confirmation code 4127559.

Upcoming Investor Events

Granite Ridge management will also be participating in the following upcoming investor events:
•Enercom (Denver, CO) - August 19-21, 2024.
•Midwest IDEAS Conference (Chicago, IL) - August 28 - 29, 2024.
•Barclays CEO Energy-Power Conference (New York, NY) - September 3 - 5, 2024.
•Pickering Energy Partners Energy Conference (Austin, TX) - September 16, 2024.
•Minerals & Non-Op Assembly (Houston, TX) - October 15, 2024.
•Bank of America Global Energy Conference (Houston, TX) - November 12 - 13, 2024.
•Stephens Annual Investment Conference (Nashville, TN) - November 21, 2024.
•Capital One Annual Energy Conference (Houston, TX) - December 10, 2024.

Any investor presentations to be used for such events will be posted prior to the respective event on Granite Ridge’s website. Information on Granite Ridge’s website does not constitute a portion of, and is not incorporated by reference into this press release.

About Granite Ridge
Granite Ridge is a scaled, non-operated oil and gas exploration and production company. We own a portfolio of wells and top-tier acreage across the Permian and four other prolific unconventional basins across the United States. Rather than drill wells ourselves, we increase asset diversity and decrease overhead by investing in a smaller piece of a larger number of high-graded wells drilled by proven public and private operators. We create value by generating sustainable full-cycle risk
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adjusted returns for investors, offering a rewarding experience for our team, and delivering reliable energy solutions to all – safely and responsibly. For more information, visit Granite Ridge’s website at www.graniteridge.com.
Forward-Looking Statements and Cautionary Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and future results that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this release including, without limitation, Granite Ridge’s 2024 outlook, financial position, operating and financial performance, business strategy, plans and objectives of management for future operations, industry conditions, indebtedness covenant compliance, capital expenditures, production and cash flows, and our intention or ability to pay or increase dividends on our capital are forward-looking statements. When used in this release, forward-looking statements are generally accompanied by terms or phrases such as “estimate,” “project,” “predict,” “believe,” “expect,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “target,” “could,” “plan,” “intend,” “seek,” “goal,” “will,” “should,” “may” or other words and similar expressions that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes. Items contemplating or making assumptions about actual or potential future production and sales, market size, collaborations, cash flows, and trends or operating results also constitute such forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and important factors (many of which are beyond Granite Ridge’s control) that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements, including the following: Granite Ridge’s financial performance following the business combination, changes in Granite Ridge’s strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects and plans, changes in current or future commodity prices and interest rates, supply chain disruptions, infrastructure constraints and related factors affecting our properties, ability to acquire additional development opportunities and potential or pending acquisition transactions, as well as the effects of such acquisitions on the Company’s cash position and levels of indebtedness, changes in our reserves estimates or the value thereof, operational risks including, but not limited to, the pace of drilling and completions activity on our properties, changes in the markets in which Granite Ridge competes, geopolitical risk and changes in applicable laws, legislation, or regulations, including those relating to environmental matters, cyber-related risks, the fact that reserve estimates depend on many assumptions that may turn out to be inaccurate and that any material inaccuracies in reserve estimates or underlying assumptions will materially affect the quantities and present value of Granite Ridge’s reserves, the outcome of any known and unknown litigation and regulatory proceedings, limited liquidity and trading of Granite Ridge’s securities, acts of war, terrorism or uncertainty regarding the effects and duration of global hostilities, including the Israel-Hamas conflict, the Russia-Ukraine war, continued instability in the Middle East, including from the Houthi rebels in Yemen, and any associated armed conflicts or related sanctions which may disrupt commodity prices and create instability in the financial markets, and market conditions and global, regulatory, technical, and economic factors beyond Granite Ridge’s control, including the potential adverse effects of world health events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting capital markets, general economic conditions, global supply chains and Granite Ridge’s business and operations, and increasing regulatory and investor emphasis on, and attention to, environmental, social and governance matters, our ability to establish and maintain effective internal control over financial reporting, and other factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 under “Risk Factors,” as updated by any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q that we file with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
Granite Ridge has based these forward-looking statements on its current expectations and assumptions about future events. While management considers these expectations and assumptions to be reasonable, they are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, regulatory and other risks, contingencies and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond Granite Ridge’s control. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, Granite Ridge’s actual results may vary materially from those expected or projected. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Granite Ridge does not undertake, and specifically disclaims, any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of such statements, other than as may be required by applicable law or regulation.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement the presentation of the Company’s financial results prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), this press release contains certain financial measures that are not prepared in accordance with GAAP, including Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Earnings Per Share, Adjusted EBITDAX, Operating Cash Flow Before Working Capital Changes and Free Cash Flow.
See “Supplemental Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for a description and reconciliation of each non-GAAP measure presented in this press release to the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP.
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Granite Ridge Resources Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except par value and share data)June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash$13,542 $10,430 
Revenue receivable67,249 72,934 
Advances to operators13,713 4,928 
Prepaid and other expenses2,481 1,716 
Derivative assets - commodity derivatives4,181 11,117 
Equity investments49,432 50,427 
Total current assets150,598 151,552 
Property and equipment:
Oil and gas properties, successful efforts method1,384,375 1,236,683 
Accumulated depletion(549,466)(467,141)
Total property and equipment, net834,909 769,542 
Long-term assets:
Derivative assets - commodity derivatives— 1,189 
Other long-term assets4,983 4,821 
Total long-term assets4,983 6,010 
Total assets$990,490 $927,104 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accrued expenses$62,336 $60,875 
Other liabilities5,000 1,204 
Total current liabilities67,336 62,079 
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt165,000 110,000 
Derivative liabilities - commodity derivatives2,480 — 
Asset retirement obligations 9,961 9,391 
Deferred tax liability80,392 73,989 
Total long-term liabilities257,833 193,380 
Total liabilities325,169 255,459 
Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 431,000,000 shares authorized, 136,424,207 and 136,040,777 issued at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively14 14 
Additional paid-in capital654,269 653,174 
Retained earnings47,380 54,782 
Treasury stock, at cost, 5,680,255 and 5,677,627 shares at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively(36,342)(36,325)
Total stockholders' equity665,321 671,645 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$990,490 $927,104 
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands, except per share data)2024202320242023
Revenues:
Oil and natural gas sales$90,652 $87,557 $179,648 $178,867 
Operating costs and expenses:
Lease operating expenses13,669 14,406 29,148 28,178 
Production and ad valorem taxes6,881 6,303 12,630 12,020 
Depletion and accretion expense41,592 34,969 82,533 68,821 
Impairments of unproved properties— — 732 — 
General and administrative (including non-cash stock-based compensation of $583 and $1,095 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024)6,623 8,011 13,115 16,590 
Total operating costs and expenses68,765 63,689 138,158 125,609 
Net operating income21,887 23,868 41,490 53,258 
Other income (expense):
Gain (loss) on derivatives - commodity derivatives(785)1,221 (3,946)14,544 
Interest expense(5,817)(1,211)(8,977)(1,550)
Loss on derivatives - common stock warrants— (11,012)— (5,734)
Loss on equity investments(8,774)— (995)— 
Dividend income269 — 269 — 
Other(1)— 1 — 
Total other income (expense)(15,108)(11,002)(13,648)7,260 
Income before income taxes6,779 12,866 27,842 60,518 
Income tax expense1,678 4,129 6,515 14,915 
Net income$5,101 $8,737 $21,327 $45,603 
Net income per share:
Basic $0.04 $0.07 $0.16 $0.34 
Diluted$0.04 $0.07 $0.16 $0.34 
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding:
Basic 130,204132,866130,170132,933
Diluted130,251132,880130,207132,941
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Granite Ridge Resources Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)20242023
Operating activities:
Net income$21,327 $45,603 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depletion and accretion expense82,533 68,821 
Impairments of unproved properties732 — 
(Gain) loss on derivatives - commodity derivatives3,946 (14,544)
Net cash receipts from commodity derivatives 6,659 14,411 
Stock-based compensation1,095 1,434 
Amortization of deferred financing costs 2,811 327 
Loss on derivatives - common stock warrants— 5,734 
Loss on equity investments995 — 
Deferred income taxes6,403 14,662 
Other(71)(145)
Increase (decrease) in cash attributable to changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Revenue receivable5,685 16,602 
Other receivable530 — 
Accrued expenses(2,398)1,472 
Prepaid and other expenses(1,294)950 
Other payable3,889 333 
Net cash provided by operating activities132,842 155,660 
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures for oil and natural gas properties(135,874)(182,293)
Acquisition of oil and natural gas properties(20,868)(29,516)
Proceeds from sale of oil and natural gas properties2,881 — 
Refund of advances to operators1,282 — 
Net cash used in investing activities(152,579)(211,809)
Financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowing on credit facilities55,000 72,500 
Repayments of borrowing on credit facilities— (17,500)
Deferred financing costs(3,004)(28)
Payment of expenses related to formation of Granite Ridge Resources, Inc.— (43)
Purchase of treasury shares(418)(5,857)
Payment of dividends(28,729)(29,263)
Net cash provided by financing activities22,849 19,809 
Net change in cash and restricted cash3,112 (36,340)
Cash and restricted cash at beginning of period10,730 51,133 
Cash and restricted cash at end of period$13,842 $14,793 
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities:
Oil and natural gas property development costs in accrued expenses$9,165 $(13,903)
Advances to operators applied to development of oil and natural gas properties$50,625 $53,379 
Cash and restricted cash:
Cash$13,542 $14,493 
Restricted cash included in other long-term assets 300 300 
Cash and restricted cash$13,842 $14,793 
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Summary Production and Price Data
The following table sets forth summary information concerning production and operating data for the periods indicated:
Three months ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2024202320242023
Net Sales (in thousands):
Oil sales$77,493 $69,070 $153,259 $142,545 
Natural gas sales13,159 18,487 26,389 36,322 
Total revenues90,652 87,557 179,648 178,867 
Net Production:
Oil (MBbl)996 948 1,965 1,913 
Natural gas (MMcf)6,643 6,082 13,845 12,802 
Total (MBoe)(1)
2,103 1,962 4,273 4,047 
Average Daily Production:
Oil (Bbl)10,940 10,418 10,795 10,569 
Natural gas (Mcf)72,997 66,835 76,074 70,729 
Total (Boe)(1)
23,106 21,557 23,474 22,357 
Average Sales Prices:
Oil (per Bbl)$77.84 $72.86 $78.01 $74.51 
Effect of gain (loss) on settled oil derivatives on average price (per Bbl)(0.38)1.94 (0.14)1.98 
Oil net of settled oil derivatives (per Bbl) (2)77.46 74.80 77.87 76.49 
Natural gas sales (per Mcf)1.98 3.04 1.91 2.84 
Effect of gain (loss) on settled natural gas derivatives on average price (per Mcf)0.65 1.02 0.50 0.83 
Natural gas sales net of settled natural gas derivatives (per Mcf) (2)2.63 4.06 2.41 3.67 
Realized price on a Boe basis excluding settled commodity derivatives43.12 44.63 42.05 44.20 
Effect of gain (loss) on settled commodity derivatives on average price (per Boe)1.88 4.09 1.56 3.56 
Realized price on a Boe basis including settled commodity derivatives (2)45.00 48.72 43.61 47.76 
Operating Expenses (in thousands):
Lease operating expenses$13,669 $14,406 $29,148 $28,178 
Production and ad valorem taxes6,881 6,303 12,630 12,020 
Depletion and accretion expense41,592 34,969 82,533 68,821 
General and administrative6,623 8,011 13,115 16,590 
Costs and Expenses (per Boe):
Lease operating expenses$6.50 $7.34 $6.82 $6.96 
Production and ad valorem taxes3.27 3.21 2.96 2.97 
Depletion and accretion19.78 17.82 19.32 17.01 
General and administrative3.15 4.08 3.07 4.10 
Net Producing Wells at Period-End:191.94 157.57 191.94 157.57 
(1)Natural gas is converted to Boe using the ratio of one barrel of oil to six Mcf of natural gas.
(2)The presentation of realized prices including settled commodity derivatives is a result of including the net cash receipts from (payments on) commodity derivatives that are presented in our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. This presentation of average prices with derivatives is a means by which to reflect the actual cash performance of our commodity derivatives for the respective periods and presents oil and natural gas prices with derivatives in a manner consistent with the presentation generally used by the investment community.
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Derivatives Information
The table below provides data associated with the Company’s derivatives at August 8, 2024, for the periods indicated:
Third QuarterFourth Quarter2024 Total20252026
Collar (oil)
Volume (Bbl)361,552311,496673,0481,898,739—
Weighted-average floor price ($/Bbl)$64.32 $64.13 $64.23 $60.93 $— 
Weighted-average ceiling price ($/Bbl)$85.24 $84.97 $85.11 $79.86 $— 
Swaps (oil)
Volume (Bbl)177,492$128,277 305,769$— $— 
Weighted-average price ($/Bbl)$79.41 $79.30 $79.36 $— $— 
Collar (natural gas)
Volume (Mcf)—1,615,0001,615,0008,728,8297,171,176
Weighted-average floor price ($/Mcf)$— $3.57 $3.57 $3.14 $3.25 
Weighted-average ceiling price ($/Mcf)$— $5.37 $5.37 $4.15 $4.00 
Swaps (natural gas)
Volume (Mcf)4,119,9521,895,5886,015,5401,612,050—
Weighted-average price ($/Mcf)$3.41 $3.55 $3.45 $3.20 $— 
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Supplemental Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company reports its financial results in accordance with GAAP. However, the Company believes certain non-GAAP performance measures may provide financial statement users with additional meaningful comparisons between current results, the results of its peers and the results of prior periods. In addition, the Company believes these measures are used by analysts and others in the valuation, rating and investment recommendations of companies within the oil and natural gas exploration and production industry. See the reconciliations throughout this release of GAAP financial measures to non-GAAP financial measures for the periods indicated.
Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDAX
Adjusted EBITDAX is presented herein and reconciled from the GAAP measure of net income because of its wide acceptance by the investment community as a financial indicator.
The Company defines Adjusted EBITDAX as net income, before depletion and accretion expense, (gain) loss on derivatives – commodity derivatives, net cash receipts from (payments on) commodity derivatives, interest expense, (gain) loss on derivatives – common stock warrants, non-cash stock-based compensation, income tax expense, impairment of unproved properties, warrant exchange transaction costs, and loss on equity investments. Adjusted EBITDAX is not a measure of net income or cash flows as determined by GAAP.
The Company’s Adjusted EBITDAX measure provides additional information that may be used to better understand the Company’s operations. Adjusted EBITDAX is one of several metrics that the Company uses as a supplemental financial measurement in the evaluation of its business and should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income as an indicator of operating performance. Certain items excluded from Adjusted EBITDAX are significant components in understanding and assessing a company’s financial performance, such as a company’s cost of capital and tax structure, as well as the historic cost of depreciable and depletable assets. Adjusted EBITDAX, as used by the Company, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. The Company believes that Adjusted EBITDAX is a widely followed measure of operating performance and is one of many metrics used by the Company’s management team and by other users of the Company’s consolidated financial statements. For example, Adjusted EBITDAX can be used to assess the Company’s operating performance and return on capital in comparison to other independent exploration and production companies without regard to financial or capital structure, and to assess the financial performance of the Company’s assets and the Company without regard to capital structure or historical cost basis.
The following table provides a reconciliation of the GAAP measure of net income to Adjusted EBITDAX for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)2024202320242023
Net income$5,101 $8,737 $21,327 $45,603 
Interest expense5,817 1,211 8,977 1,550 
Income tax expense1,678 4,129 6,515 14,915 
Depletion and accretion expense41,592 34,969 82,533 68,821 
Non-cash stock-based compensation583 375 1,095 1,434 
Impairments of unproved properties— — 732 — 
Warrant exchange transaction costs— 2,456 — 2,456 
(Gain) loss on derivatives - commodity derivatives785 (1,221)3,946 (14,544)
Loss on equity investments8,774 — 995 — 
Net cash receipts from commodity derivatives
3,951 8,025 6,659 14,411 
Loss on derivatives - common stock warrants— 11,012 — 5,734 
Adjusted EBITDAX$68,281 $69,693 $132,779 $140,380 
Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Operating Cash Flow Before Working Capital Changes and to Free Cash Flow
The Company provides Operating Cash Flow (“OCF”) Before Working Capital Changes, which is a non-GAAP financial measure. The Company defines OCF Before Working Capital Changes as net cash provided by operating activities as
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determined under GAAP excluding changes in operating assets and liabilities such as: changes in cash due to changes in operating assets and liabilities, revenue receivable, other receivable, accrued expenses, prepaid and other expenses and other payables. The Company believes OCF Before Working Capital Changes is an accepted measure of an oil and natural gas company’s ability to generate cash used to fund development and acquisition activities and service debt or pay dividends.

Additionally, the Company provides Free Cash Flow, which is a non-GAAP financial measure. The Company defines Free Cash Flow as OCF Before Working Capital Changes minus development costs. The Company believes that Free Cash Flow is useful to investors as it provides measures to compare cash from operating activities and exploration and development costs across periods on a consistent basis.
These non-GAAP measures should not be considered as alternatives to, or more meaningful than, net cash provided by operating activities as indicators of operating performance.
The following tables provide a reconciliation from the GAAP measure of net cash provided by operating activities to OCF Before Working Capital Changes and to Free Cash Flow:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)2024202320242023
Net cash provided by operating activities$64,186 $74,186 $132,842 $155,660 
Changes in cash due to changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Revenue receivable2,418 (10,169)(5,685)(16,602)
Other receivable— (260)(530)— 
Accrued expenses(815)3,137 2,398 (1,472)
Prepaid and other expenses(257)(625)1,294 (950)
Other payable(702)482 (3,889)(333)
Total working capital changes644 (7,435)(6,412)(19,357)
Operating Cash Flow Before Working Capital Changes64,830 66,751 126,430 136,303 
Development costs66,951 58,739 129,590 157,345 
Free Cash Flow$(2,121)$8,012 $(3,160)$(21,042)
Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings per Share
The Company provides Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings Per Share, which are non-GAAP financial measures. Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings Per Share represent earnings and diluted earnings per share determined under GAAP without regard to certain non-cash and nonrecurring items. The Company defines Adjusted Net Income as net income as determined under GAAP excluding impairments of proved properties, (gain) loss on derivatives - commodity derivatives, net cash receipts from (payments on) commodity derivatives, gain (loss) on derivatives - common stock warrants, loss on equity investments and tax impact on above adjustments.

The Company defines Adjusted Earnings Per Share as Adjusted Net Income divided by weighted average number of diluted shares of common stock outstanding.

The Company believes these measures provide useful information to analysts and investors for analysis of its operating results on a recurring, comparable basis from period to period. Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings Per Share should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for earnings or diluted earnings per share as determined in accordance with GAAP and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.
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The following table provides a reconciliation from the GAAP measure of net income to Adjusted Net Income, both in total and on a per diluted share basis, for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands, except share data)2024202320242023
Net income$5,101 $8,737 $21,327 $45,603 
Impairments of unproved properties— — 732 — 
(Gain) loss on derivatives - commodity derivatives785 (1,221)3,946 (14,544)
Net cash receipts from commodity derivatives
3,951 8,025 6,659 14,411 
Loss on equity investments8,774 — 995 — 
Deferred financing cost amortization acceleration2,167 — 2,167 — 
Loss on derivatives - common stock warrants— 11,012 — 5,734 
Warrant exchange transaction costs— 2,456 — 2,456 
Tax impact on above adjustments (a)(3,606)(4,602)(3,335)(1,829)
Changes in deferred taxes and other estimates— 1,191 — 1,191 
Adjusted net income$17,172 $25,598 $32,491 $53,022 
Earnings per diluted share - as reported$0.04 $0.07 $0.16 $0.34 
Impairments of unproved properties— — 0.01 — 
(Gain) loss on derivatives - commodity derivatives0.01 (0.01)0.03 (0.11)
Net cash receipts from commodity derivatives
0.03 0.06 0.05 0.11 
Loss on derivatives - common stock warrants— 0.08 — 0.04 
Loss on equity investments0.07 — 0.01 — 
Deferred financing cost amortization acceleration0.02 — 0.02 — 
Warrant exchange transaction costs— 0.02 — 0.02 
Tax impact on above adjustments (a)(0.04)(0.04)(0.03)(0.01)
Changes in deferred taxes and other estimates— 0.01 — 0.01 
Adjusted earnings per diluted share$0.13 $0.19 $0.25 $0.40 
Adjusted earnings per share:
Basic earnings$0.13 $0.19 $0.25 $0.40 
Diluted earnings$0.13 $0.19 $0.25 $0.40 
(a) Estimated using statutory tax rate in effect for the period.

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