Fair Value Measurements

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

This disclosure of the estimated fair value of financial instruments is made under accounting guidance for financial instruments. We have determined the estimated fair values by using market information and certain valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value. Using different market assumptions or valuation methodologies may have a material effect on our estimated fair value amounts.

Fair value is defined as the amount that would be received from the sale of an asset or paid for transferring a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants (in either case, an exit price). To estimate an exit price, a three-level hierarchy is used prioritizing the valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels with the highest priority given to Level 1 and the lowest priority given to Level 3. The levels are summarized as follows:

•Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.

•Level 2—significant observable pricing inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date. Essentially, inputs (variables used in the pricing models) that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data.

•Level 3—generally unobservable inputs developed based on the best information available and may include our own internal data.

The inputs available to us determine the valuation technique we use to measure the fair values of our financial instruments.

The following tables set forth our recurring fair value measurements:



	September 30, 2021
	Level 2		Level 3		Effect of Netting		Net Amounts Presented
	(In thousands)
Financial assets (liabilities):
Commodity derivatives:
Assets	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Liabilities	(88,031)		—		—		(88,031)
Total commodity derivatives	$	(88,031)	$	—	$	—	$	(88,031)



	December 31, 2020
	Level 2		Level 3		Effect of Netting		Net Amounts Presented
	(In thousands)
Financial assets (liabilities):
Commodity derivatives:
Assets	$	3,436	$	—	$	(3,436)	$	—
Liabilities	(9,142)		—		3,436		(5,706)
Total commodity derivatives	$	(5,706)	$	—	$	—	$	(5,706)

All our counterparties are subject to master netting arrangements. If a legal right of set-off exists, we net the value of the derivative transactions we have with the same counterparty. We are not required to post cash collateral with our counterparties and no collateral has been posted as of September 30, 2021.

We used the following methods and assumptions to estimate the fair values of the assets and liabilities in the table above. There were no transfers between Level 2 and Level 3 financial assets (liabilities).

Level 2 Fair Value Measurements

Commodity Derivatives. We measure the fair values of our crude oil and natural gas swaps and collars using estimated internal discounted cash flow calculations based on the NYMEX futures index.

Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

Commodity Derivatives. The fair values of our natural gas and crude oil three-way collars are estimated using internal discounted cash flow calculations based on forward price curves, quotes obtained from brokers for contracts with similar terms, or quotes obtained from counterparties to the agreements.

There was no Level 3 commodity derivative activity during the three or nine months ended September 30, 2021, or during the one month ended September 30, 2020. The following table is a reconciliation of our Level 3 commodity derivative fair value measurements for the two and eight months ended August 31, 2020:


		Predecessor
		Two Months Ended August 31, 2020		Eight Months Ended August 31, 2020

	(In thousands)
Beginning of period		$	843	$	1,204
Total gains or losses (realized and unrealized):
Included in earnings (1)		(405)		872
Settlements		(438)		(2,076)
End of period		$	—	$	—
Total losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gain (loss) relating to assets still held at end of period		$	(843)	$	(1,204)

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1.Commodity derivative activity is reported in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations in gain (loss) on derivatives.

Our valuation at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 reflected that the risk of non-performance was immaterial.

Warrants. Warrants are recorded at their fair value utilizing the Black-Scholes-Merton option model. The inputs to the model require judgment, including estimating the strike price, expected term, and the associated volatility. The Warrants had fair values of $13.5 million and $0.9 million as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, with the increases of $4.8 million and $8.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively, reflected as Loss on change in fair value of warrants in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. The Warrants will continue to be adjusted to fair value at each reporting period until the Warrants meet the definition of an equity instrument, at which time they will be reported as shareholders' equity and no longer subject to future fair value adjustments.

Fair Value of Other Financial Instruments

At September 30, 2021, the carrying values on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, other current assets, and current liabilities approximate their fair value because of their short-term nature.

Fair Value of Non-Financial Instruments

The initial measurement of AROs at fair value is calculated using discounted cash flow techniques and based on internal estimates of future retirement costs associated with property, plant, and equipment. Significant Level 3 inputs used in the calculation of AROs include plugging costs and remaining reserve lives. A reconciliation of our AROs is presented in Note 10 – Asset Retirement Obligations.