Alta Mesa Announces Third Quarter 2018 Financial and Operational Results

HOUSTON, Nov. 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alta Mesa Resources, Inc., (NASDAQ: AMR, “Alta Mesa Resources”, “AMR” or the “Company”) today announced third quarter 2018 unaudited consolidated financial results and certain financial and operational results for its subsidiaries, Alta Mesa Holdings, LP (“Alta Mesa Upstream” or “AMH”) and Kingfisher Midstream, LLC (“Kingfisher Midstream” or “KFM”). A conference call to discuss these results is scheduled for today at 4 p.m. Central time (888-347-8149).

Highlights:

  • Q3-18 net production of approximately 33,400 BOE per day (50% oil, 72% liquids), up over 30% from Q2-18, September average was approximately 36,800 BOE per day
  • Oil volumes for Q3-18 were approximately 16,700 Bbls per day, up over 35% from Q2-18
  • Production guidance for full-year 2018 reaffirmed at 29,000 to 31,000 BOE per day, 2018 exit rate guidance reaffirmed at 38,000 to 40,000 BOE per day
  • Kingfisher Midstream Q3-18 system gas volumes of 116 MMcf per day, up over 20% from Q2-18
  • Kingfisher Midstream EBITDA guidance for Q4-18 of $14 to $16 million
  • Alta Mesa Resources completed the transfer of the produced water business from Alta Mesa Upstream to Kingfisher Midstream, effective Oct 1, 2018
  • Alta Mesa Resources repurchased and retired approximately 3.1 million of its Class A common shares under its stock buy-back program at a weighted average price of $4.76 per share

Hal Chappelle, Alta Mesa Resources’ President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We have continued to execute at a high level of excellence in the field, bringing over 50 wells on production this quarter while controlling capital costs.  With over 20 new multi-well patterns being brought onto production in 2018, we have significantly expanded our understanding of the optimal development strategies for our asset base.  We are leveraging this expanded understanding to continue to refine our development plans for 2019 and beyond with a focus on maximizing capital efficiency and shareholder returns.”

Third Quarter 2018 Financial Summary

Net income, attributable to Alta Mesa Resources’ stockholders, during the third quarter of 2018 was $7.1 million or $0.04 per basic and diluted share.  Adjusted earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, depletion and amortization and exploration costs and other items (“Adjusted EBITDAX”) was $83.8 million for the third quarter of 2018. Alta Mesa Upstream had a net income during the third quarter 2018 of $17.8 million, and Adjusted EBITDAX of $73.4 million. Kingfisher Midstream had a net income during the third quarter of $2.1 million, and adjusted earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, depletion and amortization and other items (“Adjusted EBITDA”) of $10.9 million. For the third quarter of 2018, the produced water business remains in the Alta Mesa Upstream results. Adjusted EBITDAX and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures and are described in the attached table under “Non-GAAP Financial Information and Reconciliation.”

Alta Mesa Upstream Operational Results

Total production for the third quarter of 2018 was 3,077 MBOE, an average of 33,400 BOE per day, up over 30% from the second quarter of 2018. September 2018 average production was 36,800 BOE per day which is up by more than 80% from the 2017 exit rate. Alta Mesa Upstream is reaffirming its previously published full year 2018 production guidance of 29,000 to 31,000 BOE per day and reaffirms its expected 2018 production exit rate of 38,000 to 40,000 BOE per day. 

In the third quarter, Alta Mesa Upstream had eight rigs and four frac crews working to complete the drilling of 46 wells and bring 53 wells onto production.  Two of the wells brought on production were funded under the joint development agreement with BCE-STACK Development LLC. In 2018, through the end of the third quarter, Alta Mesa Upstream has drilled 128 horizontal wells in the STACK.

Kingfisher Midstream and Produced Water Business Update

Kingfisher Midstream’s system gas volumes for the third quarter of 2018 were 10.7 BCF, an average of 116 MMcf per day, up over 20% from the second quarter of 2018. September 2018 system gas volumes averaged 123 MMcf per day compared to 82 MMcf per day at the time of the business combination in early February 2018.

Alta Mesa Resources has completed the transfer of the produced water business from Alta Mesa Upstream to Kingfisher Midstream for a value of approximately $90 million, subject to closing adjustments and will be funded under the Kingfisher Midstream revolving credit facility. The transaction closed November 9, 2018 with an effective date of October 1, 2018.  Produced water volumes for the third quarter 2018 averaged approximately 75,000 barrels of water per day. This purpose-built and expanding system currently consists of over 200 miles of permanently installed gathering pipeline and 20 produced water disposal wells. Concurrently, Alta Mesa Upstream entered a new 15-year produced water gathering and disposal agreement with Kingfisher Midstream that includes all current and future Alta Mesa Upstream acreage in select counties including Kingfisher and Major county. 

Craig Collins, Chief Operating Officer of Kingfisher Midstream, stated, “We are excited to mark a strategic milestone for Kingfisher Midstream by having recently completed the transfer of the produced water business from Alta Mesa Upstream. The produced water business further supports our efforts to provide differentiated services at competitive rates that will establish long term, multi-stream, fee-based growth for our midstream business.” Collins added, “Continuing to execute on growing volumes in all three product lines, gas, oil and produced water, is a key focus as we exit 2018 and begin 2019.”

Updated 2018 Guidance for Kingfisher Midstream

Kingfisher Midstream issued EBITDA guidance of $14 to $16 million for Q4-2018 and updated full year 2018 EBITDA guidance to $36 to $38 million. These amounts include revenue generated in Q4-2018 from the newly transferred produced water business as if the business was owned on October 1, 2018. This implies annualized Q4-2018 Kingfisher Midstream EBITDA of $56 to $64 million.

  Q4-2018
Guidance
Updated Full Year
2018 Guidance
     
Average Rig Count    
Alta Mesa Upstream ~9 ~8
Third Parties ≤ 3 ≤ 4
Average Gas Volumes (MMcf/d)    
Alta Mesa Upstream 90 – 100 80 – 85
Third Parties 15 – 25 15 – 25
Average Crude Oil Volumes (Bbls/d) 6,500 – 7,500 ~5,000
Average Water Volumes (Bbls/d)1 80,000 – 90,000 80,000 – 90,000
     
     
Plant Operating Expenses($/MMbtu) $0.25 – $0.30 $0.25 – $0.30
Gathering & Processing Expense ($mm) ~$3 ~$11
Water Operating Expense ($/Bbl) ~$0.30 ~$0.30
G&A Expense ($mm) ~$4.5 ~$14
One-Time Expenses Addback2 ($2)
Adjusted EBITDA ($mm)3 $14 – $16 $36 – $38
Capex ($mm)4 $45 – $55 $80 – $90

            Note: Full-year 2018 represents the period from Feb 9, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018

  1. Water volumes shown for Full Year 2018 Average are the Average for Q4-2018
  2. One-time expense addback includes transition services agreement payments made in Q1 and Q2
  3. Adjusted EBITDA includes full Q4 2018 EBITDA from produced water business, as if business was owned on Oct 1, 2018
  4. Capex does not include the $90 million purchase price for produced water. Capex excludes FY 2018 funding for Cimarron Express of $16 million that is accounted as an equity investment

Share Repurchase Program Update

The Company repurchased and retired approximately 3.1 million shares of Class A common stock at a weighted average price of $4.76 per share under the previously announced $50 million share repurchase program. Repurchases are done at the company’s discretion in accordance with applicable securities laws from time to time in open market or private transactions.

Management Update

The Company today announced that Michael A. McCabe, Alta Mesa Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary is retiring from the Company.  To help ensure an orderly transition, Mr. McCabe will remain with Alta Mesa while the company conducts a search to fill the Chief Financial Officer position.

Mr. McCabe joined the company twelve years ago and has served as the Chief Financial Officer during a transformational period of growth from a diversified private upstream company to a focused pure play STACK company with integrated upstream and midstream operations.  Hal Chappelle, Alta Mesa Resources’ President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “On behalf of the entire Board, management team and Alta Mesa employees I want to thank Mike for his dedication and valuable contributions during his more than a decade at Alta Mesa. Mike has played a significant role in the evolution of the Company and its preparation for becoming public via the business combination earlier this year. I am deeply appreciative that Mike will remain with the Company to help facilitate a smooth leadership transition and wish him all the best in his retirement.”

“It has been a privilege to work alongside the talented and dedicated Alta Mesa team,” said McCabe. “I am proud of the team we have built and the asset base we have assembled.  The team and assets are well positioned to deliver capital efficient growth for years to come.  I am committed to working with Hal and the full management team to ensure a smooth transition.”

Conference Call Information

Alta Mesa Resources invites you to listen to its conference call which will discuss its financial and operational results at 4:00 p.m., Central time, on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. If you wish to participate in this conference call, dial 888-347-8149 (toll free in US/Canada) or 412-902-4228 (for International calls), five to ten minutes before the scheduled start time. A webcast of the call and any related materials will be available on Alta Mesa Resources’ website at http://altamesaresources.irpass.com/. Additionally, a replay of the conference call will be available for one week following the live broadcast by dialing 844-512-2921 (toll free in US/Canada) or 412-317-6671 (International calls), and referencing Conference ID #10125708.

Alta Mesa Resources, Inc., is an independent energy company focused on the development and acquisition of unconventional oil and natural gas reserves in the Anadarko Basin in Oklahoma, and through Kingfisher Midstream, LLC, provides best-in-class midstream energy services, including crude oil, gas and produced water gathering, processing and marketing to producers in the STACK play. Alta Mesa Resources, Inc. is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Safe Harbor Statement and Disclaimer 
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of 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 fact, regarding Alta Mesa Resources’ strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, the words “could”, “should”, “will”, “play”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “estimate”, “expect”, “project” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based on Alta Mesa Resources’ current expectations and assumptions about future events and are based on currently available information as to the outcome and timing of future events. Forward-looking statements may include statements about Alta Mesa Resources’: business strategy; financial strategy; future oil and natural gas prices; timing and amount of future production of oil and natural gas; future drilling plans; production and financial guidance; and plans, objectives, expectations and intentions contained in this press release that are not historical. Alta Mesa Resources cautions you that these forward-looking statements are subject to all of the risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond its control, incident to the exploration for and development and production of oil and natural gas. These risks include, but are not limited to, commodity price volatility, low prices for oil and/or natural gas, global economic conditions, inflation, increased operating cost, lack of availability of drilling and production equipment and services, environmental risks, weather risks, drilling and other operating risks, regulatory changes, the uncertainty inherent in estimating oil and natural gas reserves and in projecting future rates of production, cash flow and access to capital, the timing of development expenditures, and other risks. Information concerning these and other factors can be found in Alta Mesa Resources’ filings with the SEC, including its Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, which can be obtained free of charge on the SEC’s web site at http://www.sec.gov. Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties described in this press release occur, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, Alta Mesa Resources’ actual results and plans could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements, expressed or implied, included in this press release 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 may issue. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, Alta Mesa Resources disclaims 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 press release.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Lance L. Weaver (281) 943-5597 [email protected] 

 
ALTA MESA RESOURCES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
                   
  Successor     Predecessor   Successor     Predecessor
  Three     Three   February 9, 2018     January 1, 2018   Nine
  Months Ended     Months Ended   Through     Through   Months Ended
  Sept 30, 2018     Sept 30, 2017   Sept 30, 2018     Feb 8, 2018   Sept 30, 2017
OPERATING REVENUES AND OTHER                      
Oil $ 107,253       $ 44,201     $ 222,822       $ 30,972     $ 133,489  
Natural gas 11,959       9,583     25,149       4,276     29,816  
Natural gas liquids 13,880       7,548     28,835       4,000     21,201  
Product sales 22,676           50,650            
Gathering and processing revenue 8,102           18,586            
Other revenues 1,011       1,792     3,795       888     5,005  
Total operating revenues 164,881       63,124     349,837       40,136     189,511  
Gain (loss) on sale of assets and other (18 )         5,898            
Gain on acquisition of oil and gas properties       5,267               5,267  
Gain (loss) on derivative contracts (11,212 )     (10,468 )   (63,077 )     7,298     38,024  
Total operating revenues and other 153,651       57,923     292,658       47,434     232,802  
OPERATING EXPENSES                      
Lease operating expense 16,351       10,407     37,347       4,485     32,897  
Marketing and transportation expense 2,847       8,314     6,041       3,725     20,486  
Plant operating expense 4,507           8,407            
Product expense 22,830           50,433            
Gathering and processing expense 2,334           7,912            
Production taxes 6,311       1,262     10,332       953     3,712  
Workover expense 1,065       1,441     2,643       423     3,131  
Exploration expense 1,029       3,649     14,067       3,633     11,888  
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense 52,877       24,159     102,227       11,784     63,247  
Impairment expense                     1,188  
Accretion expense 226       108     489       39     234  
General and administrative expense 11,902       17,445     68,915       24,352     35,474  
Total operating expenses 122,279       66,785     308,813       49,394     172,257  
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS 31,372       (8,862 )   (16,155 )     (1,960 )   60,545  
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)                      
Interest expense (12,348 )     (13,545 )   (29,571 )     (5,511 )   (38,165 )
Interest income and other 357       244     1,727       172     792  
Total other income (expense), net (11,991 )     (13,301 )   (27,844 )     (5,339 )   (37,373 )
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES 19,381       (22,163 )   (43,999 )     (7,299 )   23,172  
Income tax provision (benefit) 1,626           (5,865 )         285  
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 17,755       (22,163 )   (38,134 )     (7,299 )   22,887  
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax       (2,041 )         (7,593 )   (37,490 )
NET INCOME (LOSS) 17,755       (24,204 )   (38,134 )     (14,892 )   (14,603 )
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest 10,620           (25,590 )          
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO ALTA MESA RESOURCES, INC. STOCKHOLDERS $ 7,135       $ (24,204 )   $ (12,544 )     $ (14,892 )   $ (14,603 )
                       
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO ALTA MESA RESOURCES INC. STOCKHOLDERS:                      
Basic $ 0.04           $ (0.07 )          
Diluted $ 0.04           $ (0.08 )          
                               

ALTA MESA RESOURCES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except shares and per share data)
         
 Successor     Predecessor
 September
30, 2018
    December
31, 2017
ASSETS        
CURRENT ASSETS        
Cash and cash equivalents $ 32,185       $ 3,660  
Restricted cash 872       1,269  
Accounts receivable, net 122,828       76,161  
Other receivables 250       1,388  
Receivables due from related party 15,395       790  
Note receivable due from related party 1,642        
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 3,883       2,932  
Current assets — discontinued operations       5,195  
Derivative financial instruments       216  
Total current assets 177,055       91,611  
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT        
Oil and natural gas properties, successful efforts method, net 2,697,757       894,630  
Other property, plant and equipment, net 401,424       32,140  
Total property, plant and equipment, net 3,099,181       926,770  
OTHER ASSETS        
Equity method investment 9,338        
Deferred financing costs, net 3,377       1,787  
Notes receivable due from related party 11,492       12,369  
Goodwill 699,898        
Intangible assets, net 403,552        
Deposits and other long-term assets 89       9,067  
Non-current assets — discontinued operations       43,785  
Deferred tax asset 9,077        
Derivative financial instruments       8  
Total other assets 1,136,823       67,016  
TOTAL ASSETS $ 4,413,059       $ 1,085,397  
                 

  Successor     Predecessor
  September
30, 2018
    December
31, 2017
LIABILITIES, PARTNERS’ CAPITAL AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
CURRENT LIABILITIES        
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 240,431       $ 170,489  
Accounts payable — affiliate       5,476  
Advances from non-operators 9,233       5,502  
Advances from related party 16,917       23,390  
Asset retirement obligations 1,300       69  
Current liabilities — discontinued operations       15,419  
Derivative financial instruments 34,396       19,303  
Total current liabilities 302,277       239,648  
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES        
Asset retirement obligations, net of current portion 9,169       10,400  
Long-term debt, net 676,354       607,440  
Noncurrent liabilities — discontinued operations       66,862  
Derivative financial instruments 7,078       1,114  
Deferred tax liability 4,893        
Other long-term liabilities 5       5,488  
Total long-term liabilities 697,499       691,304  
TOTAL LIABILITIES 999,776       930,952  
PREFERRED STOCK, $0.0001 par value        
Class A: 1,000,000 shares authorized; 3 shares issued and outstanding        
Class B: 1,000,000 shares authorized; 1 share issued and outstanding        
Commitments and Contingencies        
PARTNERS’ CAPITAL       154,445  
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
Common stock, $0.0001 par value        
Class A: 1,200,000,000 shares authorized; 175,957,183 shares issued and outstanding 18        
Class C: 280,000,000 shares authorized; 204,921,888 shares issued and outstanding 20        
Additional paid in capital 1,472,570        
Accumulated deficit (20,658 )      
Total stockholders’ equity/partners’ capital 1,451,950       154,445  
Noncontrolling interest 1,961,333        
Total equity 3,413,283       154,445  
TOTAL LIABILITIES, PARTNERS’ CAPITAL AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 4,413,059       $ 1,085,397  
                 

ALTA MESA RESOURCES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(in thousands)
         
  Successor     Predecessor
  Feb 9, 2018
Through
Sept 30, 2018
    Jan 1, 2018
Through
Feb 8, 2018
  Nine Months
Ended
Sept 30, 2017
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:            
Net loss $ (38,134 )     $ (14,892 )   $ (14,603 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:            
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense 102,227       12,414     80,082  
Impairment expense       5,560     29,206  
Accretion expense 489       140     1,447  
Amortization of deferred financing costs 339       171     2,205  
Amortization of debt premium (3,281 )          
Equity-based compensation expense 8,333            
Dry hole expense       (45 )   2,447  
Expired leases 10,658       1,250     8,394  
(Gain) loss on derivative contracts 63,077       (7,298 )   (38,024 )
Cash settlements of derivative contracts (32,836 )     (1,661 )   1,775  
Premium paid on derivative contracts           (520 )
Interest converted into debt       103     904  
Interest added to notes receivable due from related party (680 )     (85 )   (619 )
Deferred tax benefit (5,082 )          
Loss on sale of assets and other 81       1,923      
Gain on acquisition of oil and gas properties           (6,893 )
Impact on cash from changes in assets and liabilities:            
Accounts receivable (16,225 )     (20,895 )   (33,649 )
Other receivables 972       (9,887 )   7,382  
Receivables due from related party (14,488 )     (117 )   169  
Prepaid expenses and other non-current assets 8,366       9,970     (9,938 )
Advances from related party (30,589 )     24,116     5,266  
Settlement of asset retirement obligation (1,249 )     (63 )   (6,083 )
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and other liabilities (49,472 )     25,815     27,308  
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 2,506       26,519     56,256  
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:            
Capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment (523,645 )     (38,096 )   (244,308 )
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (791,819 )         (55,236 )
Proceeds withdrawn from Trust Account 1,042,742            
Investment in equity affiliate and other, net (9,326 )         (1,515 )
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (282,048 )     (38,096 )   (301,059 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:            
Proceeds from long-term debt 162,500       60,000     286,065  
Repayments of long-term debt (193,565 )     (43,000 )   (251,622 )
Additions to deferred financing costs (3,716 )         (220 )
Purchase and retirement of Class A common shares (14,750 )          
Capital distributions       (68 )    
Capital contributions           207,875  
Proceeds from issuance of Class A shares 400,000            
Repayment of sponsor note (2,000 )          
Repayment of deferred underwriting compensation (36,225 )          
Redemption of Class A common shares (33 )          
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 312,211       16,932     242,098  
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH 32,669       5,355     (2,705 )
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, beginning of period 388       4,990     7,618  
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, end of period $ 33,057       $ 10,345     $ 4,913  

*Non-GAAP Financial Information and Reconciliation

Adjusted EBITDAX and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures for AMR, AMH and Kingfisher Midstream, respectively, and are used by management and external users of our consolidated financial statements.  We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) before interest expense, depreciation and amortization, accretion of asset retirement obligations, tax expense, the non-cash gain (loss) on sale of assets, the non-cash portion of gain (loss) on oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids derivative contracts, and other items. We define Adjusted EBITDAX as net income (loss) before interest expense, exploration expense, depletion, depreciation and amortization, impairment of oil and natural gas properties, accretion of asset retirement obligations, tax expense, the non-cash gain (loss) on sale of assets, the non-cash portion of gain (loss) on oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids derivative contracts, and other items. The Company’s management believes Adjusted EBITDAX and Adjusted EBITDA are useful because it allows external users of our consolidated financial statements, such as industry analysts, investors, lenders and rating agencies, to more effectively evaluate our operating performance, compare the results of our operations from period to period and against our peers without regard to our financing methods or capital structure and because it highlights trends in our business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on GAAP measures. Adjusted EBITDAX and Adjusted EBITDA are not measurements of AMR, AMH and/or Kingfisher Midstream’s financial performance under GAAP, and should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss), operating income (loss) or any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP or as an alternative to net cash provided by operating activities as a measure of AMR’s and AMH’s profitability or liquidity. Adjusted EBITDAX and Adjusted EBITDA have significant limitations, including that they do not reflect AMR’s, AMH’s and/or Kingfisher Midstream’s cash requirements for capital expenditures, contractual commitments, working capital or debt service. In addition, the presentation of Adjusted EBITDAX and Adjusted EBITDA used herein may not be comparable to similarly titled measures in other companies’ reports, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure. The following tables set forth a reconciliation of net income (loss) as determined in accordance with GAAP to Adjusted EBITDAX for the periods indicated (unaudited in thousands):

EBITDA & EBITDAX Calculation Successor 
Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2018
Successor 
Feb 9 – Sep 30, 2018
(Non-GAAP Measure) AMR AMH KFM AMR AMH KFM
             
Net income (loss) $ 7,135   $ 17,844   $ 2,066 $ (12,544 ) $ (39,204 ) $ (2,847 )
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest   10,620           (25,590 )        
Taxes   1,626           (5,865 )   7      
Interest   12,348     11,008     1,340   29,571     26,565     3,006  
Loss on sale of assets and other   18     18       81     81      
Loss on derivative contracts   11,212     11,212       63,077     63,077      
Settlements of derivative contracts   (13,867 )   (13,867 )     (32,836 )   (32,836 )    
Depreciation, depletion & amortization expense   52,877     45,623     7,254   102,227     83,068     19,159  
Accretion expense   226     226       489     489      
Stock compensation expense   604     325     277   8,333     6,714     784  
EBITDA   82,799     72,389     10,937   126,943     107,961     20,102  
Exploration expense   1,029     1,029       14,067     14,067      
EBITDAX   83,828     73,418     10,937   141,010     122,028     20,102  
Non-recurring business combination expense             25,734     25,734      
Adjusted EBITDAX $ 83,828   $ 73,418   $ 10,937 $ 166,744   $ 147,762   $ 20,102  
                                   

*Successor Company and Period:

The financial statements and certain footnote presentations separate the Company’s presentations into two distinct periods, the period before the consummation of the Business Combination, which is from January 1, 2018 to February 8, 2018 (“2018 Predecessor Period”) and the period after the consummation of the Business Combination, which is from February 9, 2018 to September 30, 2018 (“Successor Period”), to indicate the application of the different basis of accounting between the periods presented.  The three months ended September 30, 2017 is referred to as the “2017 Predecessor Period”.  Alta Mesa Upstream is the “Predecessor” for periods prior to the Business Combination, which do not include the consolidation of the Company and Kingfisher Midstream.  For the periods after the Business Combination, Alta Mesa Resources, including the consolidation of Alta Mesa Upstream and Kingfisher Midstream, is the “Successor”.