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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO
SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 7, 2024

VITAL ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware001-3538045-3007926
(State or other jurisdiction of 
incorporation or organization)
(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
521 E. Second Street Suite 1000 
TulsaOklahoma74120
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip code)
 Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (918) 513-4570

 Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.01 par valueVTLENew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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. ☐



Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 7, 2024, Vital Energy, Inc. (the "Company") announced its financial and operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. A copy of the Company's press release has been furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information furnished under this Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and the exhibit attached hereto are deemed to be "furnished" and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or the Exchange Act.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On August 7, 2024, the Company furnished the press release described above in the Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated into this Item 7.01 by reference.

On August 7, 2024, the Company posted to its website, www.vitalenergy.com, an investor presentation. A copy of the investor presentation can be viewed at the website by first selecting "Investors," then "News & Presentations," then "Corporate Presentations."

All statements in the press release, other than historical financial information, may be deemed to be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. See the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and the Company's other filings with the SEC for a discussion of other risks and uncertainties. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information furnished under this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and the exhibit attached hereto are deemed to be "furnished" and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d)  Exhibits.
 
Exhibit Number Description
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL).



SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
  VITAL ENERGY, INC.
   
   
Date: August 7, 2024
By:/s/ Bryan J. Lemmerman
  Bryan J. Lemmerman
  Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer


EXHIBIT 99.1
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Vital Energy Reports Second-Quarter 2024 Financial and Operating Results
Raises full-year 2024 total and oil production forecast
Increases estimated sub-$50 WTI breakeven locations by ~45%
TULSA, OK - August 7, 2024 - Vital Energy, Inc. (NYSE: VTLE) ("Vital Energy" or the "Company") today reported second-quarter 2024 financial and operating results. Supplemental slides have been posted to the Company's website and can be found at www.vitalenergy.com. A conference call and webcast is planned for 7:30 a.m. CT, Thursday, August 8, 2024. Participation details can be found within this release.
Second-Quarter 2024 Highlights
Delivered Company-record quarterly total and oil production, producing 129.4 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day ("MBOE/d") and 59.2 thousand barrels of oil per day ("MBO/d"), respectively
Reported capital investments of $210.0 million, excluding non-budgeted acquisitions and leasehold expenditures
Reported net income of $36.7 million, Adjusted Net Income1 of $55.0 million and cash flows from operating activities of $338.4 million
Generated Consolidated EBITDAX1 of $290.4 million and Adjusted Free Cash Flow1 of $44.7 million
Successfully executed three horseshoe wells in Upton County and organically added ~120 long-lateral horseshoe wells to the Company's development inventory while eliminating 84 short-lateral locations
Announced the acquisition of the assets of Point Energy Partners ("Point") in July, which is expected to add approximately 15.5 MBOE/d of production and 68 gross oil-weighted locations at closing
Increased the Company's 2025 oil hedges to 15.4 million barrels at approximately $75 per barrel WTI
"Our team continues to deliver strong results as our optimized development strategy enhances well productivity on acquired properties," stated Jason Pigott, President and Chief Executive Officer. "In addition to achieving record quarterly production, we are organically adding low-breakeven inventory locations across our leasehold as we successfully implement the technology to drill long-lateral horseshoe wells. Combined with our strategic acquisition of the assets of Point, we have increased our inventory of estimated sub-$50 per barrel WTI breakeven inventory to 395 locations."
"We remain committed to maintaining a strong capital structure," continued Mr. Pigott. "In conjunction with our highly accretive acquisition of the assets of Point, we substantially increased our hedge position to underpin our cash flows and support debt reduction. Our recent acquisitions have significantly expanded the scale of our Permian Basin position and we are focused on building value through increasing well productivity, lowering costs and organically adding high-return inventory to maximize cash flow generation."



1Non-GAAP financial measure; please see supplemental reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures at the end of this release.
Second-Quarter 2024 Financial and Operations Summary
Financial Results. The Company reported net income of $36.7 million, or $0.98 per diluted share, and Adjusted Net Income of $55.0 million, or $1.46 per adjusted diluted share. Cash flows from operating activities were $338.4 million and Consolidated EBITDAX was $290.4 million.
Production. Vital Energy's second quarter total and oil production set Company records, averaging 129,356 BOE/d and 59,209 BO/d, respectively. Both total and oil production volumes benefited from well packages that were turned-in-line ("TIL") during the quarter commencing production earlier than anticipated. Additionally, oil production from 15 TIL's in Howard County outperformed the Company's productivity expectations.
Capital Investments. Total capital investments, excluding non-budgeted acquisitions and leasehold expenditures, were $210 million. The Company TIL'd 27 wells, operating four drilling rigs and two completions crews. Investments included $171 million for drilling and completions, $27 million in infrastructure investments (including Vital Midstream Services), $7 million in other capitalized costs and $5 million in land, exploration and data related costs.
Operating Expenses. Lease operating expenses ("LOE") during the period were $9.66 per BOE. Higher than expected LOE was primarily driven by workover activity, chemical treating and water expense on properties acquired in late 2023 in the Delaware Basin. The Company shut-in 25 high-cost wells during the period and exited the quarter at a full-Company LOE rate of approximately $8.95 per BOE.
General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses totaled $2.00 per BOE for second-quarter 2024. General and administrative expenses, excluding long-term incentive plan ("LTIP") and transaction expenses were $1.67 per BOE. Cash LTIP expenses were $0.03 per BOE and reflected the decrease in Vital Energy's common stock price during the second quarter. Non-cash LTIP expenses were $0.30 per BOE.
Liquidity. At June 30, 2024, the Company had $90 million drawn on its $1.35 billion senior secured credit facility and cash and cash equivalents of $56 million.
Upon closing of the previously announced acquisition of the assets of Point, the elected commitment on the Company's senior secured credit facility will be expanded to $1.5 billion.
Oil-Weighted Inventory
Vital Energy continues to organically increase its high-return development inventory, demonstrating the ability to utilize horseshoe drilling technology across its leasehold. During the quarter, the Company converted 84 short-lateral locations to 42 long-lateral horseshoe locations, 30 of which breakeven below an estimated $50 per barrel WTI. Additionally, the Company organically added 77 new long-lateral horseshoe locations on its existing acreage position with an estimated average breakeven of approximately $57 per barrel WTI.
In July 2024, the Company announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Point. Upon closing, the transaction is expected to add 68 gross inventory locations with an estimated average breakeven oil price of $47 per barrel WTI.
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Following closing of the Point acquisition, Vital Energy will have added approximately 100 new locations to its oil-weighted inventory in 2024, increasing total inventory to approximately 885 high-return locations, net of development activity through the first half of 2024. At current activity levels, this represents more than a decade of drilling inventory with an estimated average breakeven of less than $55 per barrel WTI.
2024 Outlook
Production. The Company increased its full-year 2024 total production guidance to 127.0 - 131.0 MBOE/d (from 116.5 - 121.5 MBOE/d), including volumes in the fourth quarter associated with the Point acquisition. Full-year 2024 oil production was raised to 59.0 - 61.0 MBO/d (from 55.0 - 59.0 MBO/d), including volumes in the fourth quarter associated with the Point acquisition.
Capital Investments. Full-year 2024 capital investments guidance was adjusted to $820 - $870 million (from $750 - $850 million), including capital in the fourth quarter associated with the Point acquisition.
Operating Expenses. LOE for the second half of 2024 is expected to average approximately $9.15 per BOE, with third quarter LOE expected to be approximately $8.95 per BOE. LOE in the fourth quarter is expected to be approximately $9.35 per BOE, including operating expenses associated with the Point acquisition. Higher-than-expected workover activity on recently acquired acreage is offsetting recent reductions in water handling and chemical treating.
Second-Half 2024 Guidance
During the third quarter of 2024, Vital Energy plans to operate four drilling rigs and two completions crews, and TIL 16 wells. Upon closing of the Point acquisition, which is anticipated to occur at the end of the third quarter, the Company expects to operate five drilling rigs and 1.2 completions crews. The table below reflects the Company's guidance for production and capital investments for the second half of 2024.
3Q-24E4Q-24E
Total production (MBOE/d)121.0 - 127.0134.0 - 140.0
Oil production (MBO/d)55.0 - 58.065.0 - 68.0
Capital investments, excluding non-budgeted acquisitions ($ MM)$215 - $240$175 - $200

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The table below reflects the Company's guidance for select revenue and expense items for third-quarter 2024.
3Q-24E
Average sales price realizations (excluding derivatives):
Oil (% of WTI)102%
NGL (% of WTI)16%
Natural gas (% of Henry Hub)(5)%
Net settlements received (paid) for matured commodity derivatives ($ MM):
Oil$9
NGL$0
Natural gas$17
Selected average costs & expenses:
Lease operating expenses ($/BOE)$8.95
Production and ad valorem taxes (% of oil, NGL and natural gas sales revenues)6.10%
Oil transportation and marketing expenses ($/BOE)$1.05
Gas gathering, processing and transportation expenses ($/BOE)$0.45
General and administrative expenses (excluding LTIP and transaction expenses, $/BOE)$1.85
General and administrative expenses (LTIP cash, $/BOE)$0.10
General and administrative expenses (LTIP non-cash, $/BOE)$0.30
Depletion, depreciation and amortization ($/BOE)$15.00
Conference Call Details
Vital Energy plans to host a conference call at 7:30 a.m. CT on Thursday, August 8, 2024, to discuss its second-quarter 2024 financial and operating results and management's outlook. Supplemental slides will be posted to the Company's website. Interested parties are invited to listen to the call via the Company's website at www.vitalenergy.com, under the tab for "Investor Relations | News & Presentations | Upcoming Events." Portfolio managers and analysts who would like to participate should dial 800.715.9871, using conference code 8366349. A replay will be available following the call via the website.
About Vital Energy
Vital Energy, Inc. is an independent energy company with headquarters in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Vital Energy's business strategy is focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of oil and natural gas properties in the Permian Basin of West Texas.
Additional information about Vital Energy may be found on its website at www.vitalenergy.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release and any oral statements made regarding the contents of this release, including in the conference call referenced herein, contain forward-looking statements as defined under Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, that address activities that Vital Energy assumes, plans, expects, believes, intends, projects, indicates, enables, transforms, estimates or anticipates (and other similar expressions) will, should or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are based on management’s current belief, based on currently available information, as to the outcome and timing of future events. Such statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, assumptions and uncertainties.
General risks relating to Vital Energy include, but are not limited to, continuing and worsening inflationary pressures and associated changes in monetary policy that may cause costs to rise; changes in domestic and global production, supply and demand for commodities, including as a result of actions by the Organization of Petroleum
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Exporting Countries and other producing countries ("OPEC+") and the Russian-Ukrainian or Israeli-Hamas military conflicts, the decline in prices of oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas and the related impact to financial statements as a result of asset impairments and revisions to reserve estimates, reduced demand due to shifting market perception towards the oil and gas industry; competition in the oil and gas industry; the ability of the Company to execute its strategies, including its ability to successfully identify and consummate strategic acquisitions at purchase prices that are accretive to its financial results and to successfully integrate acquired businesses, assets and properties and its ability to successfully execute on its strategy to enhance well productivity, including by drilling long-lateral horseshoe wells, pipeline transportation and storage constraints in the Permian Basin, the effects and duration of the outbreak of disease, and any related government policies and actions, long-term performance of wells, drilling and operating risks, the possibility of production curtailment, the impact of new laws and regulations, including those regarding the use of hydraulic fracturing, and under the Inflation Reduction Act (the "IRA"), including those related to climate change, the impact of legislation or regulatory initiatives intended to address induced seismicity on our ability to conduct our operations; uncertainties in estimating reserves and production results; hedging activities, tariffs on steel, the impacts of severe weather, including the freezing of wells and pipelines in the Permian Basin due to cold weather, technological innovations and scientific developments, physical and transition risks associated with climate change, increased attention to ESG and sustainability-related matters, risks related to our public statements with respect to such matters that may be subject to heightened scrutiny from public and governmental authorities related to the risk of potential "greenwashing," i.e., misleading information or false claims overstating potential sustainability-related benefits, risks regarding potentially conflicting anti-ESG initiatives from certain U.S. state or other governments, possible impacts of litigation and regulations, the impact of the Company's transactions, if any, with its securities from time to time, the impact of new environmental, health and safety requirements applicable to the Company's business activities, the possibility of the elimination of federal income tax deductions for oil and gas exploration and development and imposition of any additional taxes under the IRA or otherwise, and other factors, including those and other risks described in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the "2023 Annual Report"), Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 and those set forth from time to time in other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). These documents are available through Vital Energy's website at www.vitalenergy.com under the tab "Investor Relations" or through the SEC's Electronic Data Gathering and Analysis Retrieval System at www.sec.gov. Any of these factors could cause Vital Energy's actual results and plans to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, Vital Energy can give no assurance that its future results will be as estimated. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made. Vital Energy does not intend to, and disclaims any obligation to, correct, update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
This press release and any accompanying disclosures include financial measures that are not in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), such as Adjusted Free Cash Flow, Adjusted Net Income and Consolidated EBITDAX. While management believes that such measures are useful for investors, they should not be used as a replacement for financial measures that are in accordance with GAAP. For a reconciliation of such non-GAAP financial measures to the nearest comparable measure in accordance with GAAP, please see the supplemental financial information at the end of this press release.
Unless otherwise specified, references to "average sales price" refer to average sales price excluding the effects of the Company's derivative transactions.
All amounts, dollars and percentages presented in this press release are rounded and therefore approximate.
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Vital Energy, Inc.
Selected operating data
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
2024202320242023
(unaudited)(unaudited)
Sales volumes:
Oil (MBbl)5,388 4,037 10,715 7,504 
NGL (MBbl) 3,173 2,050 6,107 3,899 
Natural gas (MMcf)19,264 12,638 37,798 24,167 
Oil equivalent (MBOE)(1)(2)
11,771 8,193 23,121 15,430 
Average daily oil equivalent sales volumes (BOE/d)(2)
129,356 90,030 127,038 85,250 
Average daily oil sales volumes (Bbl/d)(2)
59,209 44,360 58,872 41,457 
Average sales prices(2):
Oil ($/Bbl)(3)
$81.97 $74.09 $80.03 $75.41 
NGL ($/Bbl)(3)
$12.57 $12.63 $14.24 $15.11 
Natural gas ($/Mcf)(3)
$(0.28)$0.71 $0.34 $1.12 
Average sales price ($/BOE)(3)
$40.45 $40.76 $41.40 $42.24 
Oil, with commodity derivatives ($/Bbl)(4)
$76.90 $74.43 $75.93 $75.53 
NGL, with commodity derivatives ($/Bbl)(4)
$12.33 $12.63 $14.05 $15.11 
Natural gas, with commodity derivatives ($/Mcf)(4)
$0.70 $1.45 $1.05 $1.45 
Average sales price, with commodity derivatives ($/BOE)(4)
$39.66 $42.07 $40.61 $42.82 
Selected average costs and expenses per BOE sold(2):
Lease operating expenses$9.66 $7.05 $9.49 $6.99 
Production and ad valorem taxes2.30 2.64 2.50 2.73 
Oil transportation and marketing expenses1.04 1.30 0.95 1.40 
Gas gathering, processing and transportation expenses0.43 — 0.32 — 
General and administrative (excluding LTIP and transaction expenses)1.67 1.88 1.89 2.42 
Total selected operating expenses$15.10 $12.87 $15.15 $13.54 
General and administrative (LTIP):
LTIP cash$0.03 $0.16 $0.10 $0.15 
LTIP non-cash$0.30 $0.32 $0.29 $0.32 
General and administrative (transaction expenses)$— $(0.11)$0.02 $— 
Depletion, depreciation and amortization$14.81 $12.61 $14.72 $12.32 
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(1)BOE is calculated using a conversion rate of six Mcf per one Bbl.
(2)The numbers presented are calculated based on actual amounts and may not recalculate using the rounded numbers presented in the table above.
(3)Price reflects the average of actual sales prices received when control passes to the purchaser/customer adjusted for quality, certain transportation fees, geographical differentials, marketing bonuses or deductions and other factors affecting the price received at the delivery point.
(4)Price reflects the after-effects of the Company's commodity derivative transactions on its average sales prices. The Company's calculation of such after-effects includes settlements of matured commodity derivatives during the respective periods.
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Vital Energy, Inc.
Consolidated balance sheets

(in thousands, except share data)June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
(unaudited)
Assets  
Current assets:  
Cash and cash equivalents$56,564 $14,061 
Accounts receivable, net225,111 238,773 
Derivatives4,495 99,336 
Other current assets26,356 18,749 
Total current assets312,526 370,919 
Property and equipment: 
Oil and natural gas properties, full cost method: 
Evaluated properties12,317,485 11,799,155 
Unevaluated properties not being depleted193,845 195,457 
Less: accumulated depletion and impairment(8,094,808)(7,764,697)
Oil and natural gas properties, net4,416,522 4,229,915 
Midstream and other fixed assets, net131,200 130,293 
Property and equipment, net4,547,722 4,360,208 
Derivatives36,375 51,071 
Operating lease right-of-use assets139,037 144,900 
Deferred income taxes196,413 188,836 
Other noncurrent assets, net31,135 33,647 
Total assets$5,263,208 $5,149,581 
Liabilities and stockholders' equity 
Current liabilities: 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities$153,117 $159,892 
Accrued capital expenditures91,064 91,937 
Undistributed revenue and royalties219,292 194,307 
Derivatives16,537 — 
Operating lease liabilities78,672 70,651 
Other current liabilities58,738 78,802 
Total current liabilities617,420 595,589 
Long-term debt, net1,662,263 1,609,424 
Derivatives152 — 
Asset retirement obligations84,149 81,680 
Operating lease liabilities56,947 71,343 
Other noncurrent liabilities6,379 6,288 
Total liabilities2,427,310 2,364,324 
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, and zero and 595,104 issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively
— 
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 80,000,000 shares authorized, and 38,164,905 and 35,413,551 issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively
382 354 
Additional paid-in capital3,814,475 3,733,775 
Accumulated deficit(978,959)(948,878)
Total stockholders' equity2,835,898 2,785,257 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$5,263,208 $5,149,581 
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Consolidated statements of operations

 Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
(in thousands, except per share data)2024202320242023
(unaudited)(unaudited)
Revenues:   
Oil sales$441,667 $299,085 $857,451 $565,816 
NGL sales39,870 25,887 86,945 58,893 
Natural gas sales(5,371)8,952 12,874 27,026 
Sales of purchased oil— 338 — 14,189 
Other operating revenues205 800 1,440 1,645 
Total revenues476,371 335,062 958,710 667,569 
Costs and expenses:
Lease operating expenses113,742 57,718 219,470 107,899 
Production and ad valorem taxes27,079 21,607 57,693 42,138 
Oil transportation and marketing expenses12,199 10,681 22,032 21,596 
Gas gathering, processing and transportation expenses5,088 — 7,464 — 
Costs of purchased oil— 588 — 14,755 
General and administrative23,573 18,482 52,929 44,412 
Depletion, depreciation and amortization174,298 103,340 340,405 190,119 
Other operating expenses, net2,593 1,351 3,611 2,835 
Total costs and expenses358,572 213,767 703,604 423,754 
Gain on disposal of assets, net36 154 166 391 
Operating income117,835 121,449 255,272 244,206 
Non-operating income (expense):
Gain (loss) on derivatives, net7,658 (18,044)(144,489)2,446 
Interest expense(40,690)(31,529)(84,111)(60,083)
Loss on extinguishment of debt, net(40,301)— (66,115)— 
Other income, net2,609 1,104 4,674 1,958 
Total non-operating expense, net(70,724)(48,469)(290,041)(55,679)
Income (loss) before income taxes47,111 72,980 (34,769)188,527 
Income tax benefit (expense)(10,409)221,831 5,340 220,224 
Net income (loss) 36,702 294,811 (29,429)408,751 
Preferred stock dividends(303)— (652)— 
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders$36,399 $294,811 $(30,081)$408,751 
Net income (loss) per common share: 
Basic$1.00 $16.35 $(0.84)$23.71 
Diluted$0.98 $16.30 $(0.84)$23.60 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:   
Basic36,38118,03135,97317,236
Diluted37,60518,08535,97317,319
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Vital Energy, Inc.
Consolidated statements of cash flows

 Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
(in thousands)2024202320242023
(unaudited)(unaudited)
Cash flows from operating activities:  
Net income (loss)$36,702 $294,811 $(29,429)$408,751 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Share-settled equity-based compensation, net3,934 2,893 7,435 5,465 
Depletion, depreciation and amortization174,298 103,340 340,405 190,119 
Mark-to-market on derivatives:
(Gain) loss on derivatives, net(7,658)18,044 144,489 (2,446)
Settlements received (paid) for matured derivatives, net(9,262)10,783 (18,262)8,440 
Loss on extinguishment of debt, net40,301 — 66,115 — 
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense9,347 (222,334)(7,577)(222,058)
Other, net7,027 2,609 12,429 4,756 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net65,137 3,399 13,662 17,360 
Other current assets(1,961)(766)(7,607)(8,230)
Other noncurrent assets, net1,906 (755)1,549 1,590 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(7,803)(6,742)(16,867)(17,435)
Undistributed revenue and royalties29,133 13,672 16,268 1,847 
Other current liabilities964 30,003 (20,383)(18,647)
Other noncurrent liabilities(3,664)(69)(5,236)(4,499)
Net cash provided by operating activities338,401 248,888 496,991 365,013 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisitions of oil and natural gas properties, net(299)(526,985)(4,679)(526,985)
Capital expenditures:
Oil and natural gas properties(222,334)(144,181)(417,706)(309,223)
Midstream and other fixed assets(4,093)(4,128)(9,178)(6,899)
Proceeds from dispositions of capital assets, net of selling costs55 77 180 2,252 
Other, net— — (952)2,035 
Net cash used in investing activities(226,671)(675,217)(432,335)(838,820)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings on Senior Secured Credit Facility275,000 500,000 405,000 595,000 
Payments on Senior Secured Credit Facility(450,000)(45,000)(450,000)(90,000)
Issuance of senior unsecured notes201,500 — 1,001,500 — 
Extinguishment of debt(498,696)— (952,214)— 
Stock exchanged for tax withholding(9)(385)(3,420)(2,844)
Payments for debt issuance costs(4,564)— (20,285)— 
Other, net(1,722)(596)(2,734)(1,088)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(478,491)454,019 (22,153)501,068 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(366,761)27,690 42,503 27,261 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period423,325 44,006 14,061 44,435 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$56,564 $71,696 $56,564 $71,696 

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Vital Energy, Inc.
Supplemental reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures

Non-GAAP financial measures
The non-GAAP financial measures of Adjusted Free Cash Flow, Adjusted Net Income and Consolidated EBITDAX, as defined by the Company, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Furthermore, these non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP measures of liquidity or financial performance, but rather should be considered in conjunction with GAAP measures, such as net income or loss, operating income or loss or cash flows from operating activities.
Adjusted Free Cash Flow
Adjusted Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that the Company defines as net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP) before net changes in operating assets and liabilities and transaction expenses related to non-budgeted acquisitions, less capital investments, excluding non-budgeted acquisition costs. Management believes Adjusted Free Cash Flow is useful to management and investors in evaluating operating trends in its business that are affected by production, commodity prices, operating costs and other related factors. There are significant limitations to the use of Adjusted Free Cash Flow as a measure of performance, including the lack of comparability due to the different methods of calculating Adjusted Free Cash Flow reported by different companies.
The following table presents a reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP) to Adjusted Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP) for the periods presented:
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
(in thousands)2024202320242023
(unaudited)(unaudited)
Net cash provided by operating activities$338,401 $248,888 $496,991 $365,013 
Less:
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities83,712 38,742 (18,614)(28,014)
General and administrative (transaction expenses)(15)861 (347)— 
Cash flows from operating activities before net changes in operating assets and liabilities and transaction expenses related to non-budgeted acquisitions 254,704 209,285 515,952 393,027 
Less capital investments, excluding non-budgeted acquisition costs:
Oil and natural gas properties(1)
205,521 144,350 418,786 328,464 
Midstream and other fixed assets(1)
4,489 4,239 9,124 7,769 
Total capital investments, excluding non-budgeted acquisition costs 210,010 148,589 427,910 336,233 
Adjusted Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP) $44,694 $60,696 $88,042 $56,794 
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(1)Includes capitalized share-settled equity-based compensation and asset retirement costs.
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Adjusted Net Income
Adjusted Net Income is a non-GAAP financial measure that the Company defines as net income or loss (GAAP) plus adjustments for mark-to-market on derivatives, premiums paid or received for commodity derivatives that matured during the period, organizational restructuring expenses, impairment expense, gains or losses on disposal of assets, income taxes, other non-recurring income and expenses and adjusted income tax expense. Management believes Adjusted Net Income helps investors in the oil and natural gas industry to measure and compare the Company's performance to other oil and natural gas companies by excluding from the calculation items that can vary significantly from company to company depending upon accounting methods, the book value of assets and other non-operational factors.
The following table presents a reconciliation of net income (loss) (GAAP) to Adjusted Net Income (non-GAAP) for the periods presented:
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
(in thousands, except per share data)2024202320242023
(unaudited)(unaudited)
Net income (loss) $36,702 $294,811 $(29,429)$408,751 
Plus:
Mark-to-market on derivatives:
(Gain) loss on derivatives, net(7,658)18,044 144,489 (2,446)
Settlements received (paid) for matured derivatives, net(9,262)10,783 (18,262)9,020 
Settlements received for contingent consideration— — — 1,455 
Gain on disposal of assets, net(36)(154)(166)(391)
Loss on extinguishment of debt, net40,301 — 66,115 — 
Income tax (benefit) expense10,409 (221,831)(5,340)(220,224)
General and administrative (transaction expenses)15 (861)347 — 
Adjusted income before adjusted income tax expense70,471 100,792 157,754 196,165 
Adjusted income tax expense(1)
(15,504)(22,174)(34,706)(43,156)
Adjusted Net Income (non-GAAP)$54,967 $78,618 $123,048 $153,009 
Net income (loss) per common share:
Basic$1.00 $16.35 $(0.84)$23.71 
Diluted$0.98 $16.30 $(0.84)$23.60 
Adjusted Net Income per common share:
Basic$1.51 $4.36 $3.42 $8.88 
Diluted$1.46 $4.35 $3.42 $8.83 
Adjusted diluted$1.46 $4.35 $3.30 $8.83 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:   
Basic36,381 18,031 35,973 17,236 
Diluted37,605 18,085 35,973 17,319 
Adjusted diluted37,605 18,085 37,264 17,319 
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(1)Adjusted income tax expense is calculated by applying a statutory tax rate of 22% for each of the periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.


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Consolidated EBITDAX
Consolidated EBITDAX is a non-GAAP financial measure defined in the Company's Senior Secured Credit Facility as net income or loss (GAAP) plus adjustments for share-settled equity-based compensation, depletion, depreciation and amortization, impairment expense, organizational restructuring expenses, gains or losses on disposal of assets, mark-to-market on derivatives, accretion expense, interest expense, income taxes and other non-recurring income and expenses. Consolidated EBITDAX provides no information regarding a company's capital structure, borrowings, interest costs, capital expenditures, working capital movement or tax position. Consolidated EBITDAX does not represent funds available for future discretionary use because it excludes funds required for debt service, capital expenditures, working capital, income taxes, franchise taxes and other commitments and obligations. However, management believes Consolidated EBITDAX is useful to an investor because this measure:
is used by investors in the oil and natural gas industry to measure a company's operating performance without regard to items that can vary substantially from company to company depending upon accounting methods, the book value of assets, capital structure and the method by which assets were acquired, among other factors;
helps investors to more meaningfully evaluate and compare the results of the Company's operations from period to period by removing the effect of the Company's capital structure from the Company's operating structure; and
is used by management for various purposes, including (i) as a measure of operating performance, (ii) as a measure of compliance under the Senior Secured Credit Facility, (iii) in presentations to the board of directors and (iv) as a basis for strategic planning and forecasting.
There are significant limitations to the use of Consolidated EBITDAX as a measure of performance, including the inability to analyze the effect of certain recurring and non-recurring items that materially affect the Company's net income or loss and the lack of comparability of results of operations to different companies due to the different methods of calculating Consolidated EBITDAX, or similarly titled measures, reported by different companies. The Company is subject to financial covenants under the Senior Secured Credit Facility, one of which establishes a maximum permitted ratio of Net Debt, as defined in the Senior Secured Credit Facility, to Consolidated EBITDAX. See Note 7 in the 2023 Annual Report for additional discussion of the financial covenants under the Senior Secured Credit Facility. Additional information on Consolidated EBITDAX can be found in the Company's Eleventh Amendment to the Senior Secured Credit Facility, as filed with the SEC on September 13, 2023.
The following table presents a reconciliation of net income (loss) (GAAP) to Consolidated EBITDAX (non-GAAP) for the periods presented:
 Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
(in thousands)2024202320242023
(unaudited)(unaudited)
Net income (loss) $36,702 $294,811 $(29,429)$408,751 
Plus:
Share-settled equity-based compensation, net3,934 2,893 7,435 5,465 
Depletion, depreciation and amortization174,298 103,340 340,405 190,119 
Gain on disposal of assets, net(36)(154)(166)(391)
Mark-to-market on derivatives:
     (Gain) loss on derivatives, net(7,658)18,044 144,489 (2,446)
     Settlements received (paid) for matured derivatives, net(9,262)10,783 (18,262)9,020 
     Settlements received for contingent consideration— — — 1,455 
Accretion expense1,036 903 2,056 1,802 
Interest expense40,690 31,529 84,111 60,083 
Loss extinguishment of debt, net40,301 — 66,115 — 
Income tax (benefit) expense10,409 (221,831)(5,340)(220,224)
General and administrative (transaction expenses)15 (861)347 — 
Consolidated EBITDAX (non-GAAP)$290,429 $239,457 $591,761 $453,634 

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The following table presents a reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP) to Consolidated EBITDAX (non-GAAP) for the periods presented:
 Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
(in thousands)2024202320242023
(unaudited)(unaudited)
Net cash provided by operating activities$338,401 $248,888 $496,991 $365,013 
Plus:
Interest expense40,690 31,529 84,111 60,083 
Current income tax expense1,062 503 2,237 1,834 
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities(83,712)(38,742)18,614 28,014 
General and administrative (transaction expenses)15 (861)347 — 
Settlements received for contingent consideration— — 1,455 
Other, net(6,027)(1,860)(10,539)(2,765)
Consolidated EBITDAX (non-GAAP)$290,429 $239,457 $591,761 $453,634 


Investor Contact:
Ron Hagood
918.858.5504
ir@vitalenergy.com
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Document and Entity Information
Aug. 07, 2024
Cover [Abstract]  
Entity Central Index Key 0001528129
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Aug. 07, 2024
Entity Registrant Name VITAL ENERGY, INC.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity File Number 001-35380
Entity Tax Identification Number 45-3007926
Entity Address, Address Line One 521 E. Second Street
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 1000
Entity Address, City or Town Tulsa
Entity Address, State or Province OK
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 74120
City Area Code 918
Local Phone Number 513-4570
Title of 12(b) Security Common stock, $0.01 par value
Trading Symbol VTLE
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
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