Granite Ridge Resources Inc. Reports First-Quarter 2023 Results and Provides Updated Outlook for 2023

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Granite Ridge Resources Inc. (“Granite Ridge” or the “Company”) (NYSE: GRNT) today reported financial and operating results for the first quarter 2023 and provided an updated outlook for 2023.

First Quarter 2023 Highlights

  • Grew production 46% to 23,167 barrels of oil equivalent (“Boe”) per day (46% oil), from 15,826 Boe per day for the first quarter of 2022.
  • Reported net income of $36.9 million, or $0.28 per share, versus $32.4 million, or $0.24 per share, for the prior year period. First quarter adjusted net income (non-GAAP) totaled $27.4 million, or $0.21 per share.
  • Generated $70.7 million of adjusted EBITDAX (non-GAAP).
  • Deployed $126.2 million of capital during the quarter, including $16.7 million of opportunity capture.
  • Placed 5.91 net wells online.
  • Declared dividend of $0.11 per share of common stock.
  • Ended the first quarter of 2023 with liquidity of $135.9 million.

2023 Outlook Updates

  • Increased full year 2023 midpoint production to 22,000 Boe per day; now expecting to generate 11% midpoint annual production volume growth as compared to the full year 2022.
  • Increased the midpoint of development capital expenditures for full year 2023 by $25 million; now planning $275 million to $305 million of total capital expenditures, including $45 million of identified opportunity capture and proved property acquisitions.

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.

Luke Brandenberg, President and CEO of Granite Ridge, commented, “Our first quarter results mark a solid start to 2023. Our targeted and diversified asset base located in key oil and gas prolific-producing regions across the U.S. places us in a strong position for continued success as we capitalize on the positive industry fundamentals we see in front of us. Supporting our efforts to prudently grow the business is our conservative use of leverage and well-honed acquisition strategy. This includes the development of deep local relationships that allow us to execute on a collective number of small to mid-size acquisition opportunities that result in outsized returns for our investors. We will continue to evaluate and execute transactions that are in the best interest of all of our shareholders, and we appreciate the continued and long-term support of our collective stakeholder base as we continue to execute on our well-defined growth strategy.

As we look to the remainder of 2023, our focus remains on investing in our targeted capital investment program designed to capitalize on the highest risk-adjusted rate-of-return opportunities in our deep inventory of prospects while also working closely with our operators in their efforts to drive further efficiencies in their business. We are pleased to be partners with a collective group of operators that are squarely focused on promoting best-in-class safety in their operations and maximizing production and returns.”

First Quarter 2023 Summary

First quarter 2023 oil production volumes totaled 10,722 barrels (“Bbls”) per day, a 25% increase from the fist quarter of 2022. Natural gas production for the first quarter of 2023 totaled 74,667 thousand cubic feet of natural gas (“Mcf”) per day, a 71% increase from the first quarter of 2022. As a result, the Company’s total production for the first quarter of 2023 grew 46% from the first quarter of the prior year to 23,167 Boe per day.

Net income for the first quarter of 2023 was $36.9 million, or $0.28 per diluted share. Excluding non-cash and special items, the first quarter 2023 adjusted net income (non-GAAP) was $27.4 million, or $0.21 per diluted share. The Company’s average realized price for oil and natural gas for the first quarter of 2023, excluding the effect of commodity derivatives, was $76.14 per Bbl and $2.65 per Mcf, respectively.

Adjusted EBITDAX (non-GAAP) for the first quarter of 2023 totaled $70.7 million, compared to $69.7 million for the first quarter of 2022. First quarter of 2023 cash flow from operating activities was $81.5 million, including $11.9 million in working capital changes. Operating cash flow before working capital changes (non-GAAP) was $69.6 million. Costs incurred for development activities totaled $98.6 million for the first quarter of 2023.

Operational Activity

The table below provides a summary of gross and net wells completed and put on production for the first quarter 2023:

Three Months Ended March 31, 2023

Gross

Net

Permian

46

2.77

Eagle Ford

9

2.46

Bakken

10

0.56

Haynesville

0

0.00

DJ

13

0.12

Total

78

5.91

On March 31, 2023, the Company had 150 gross (16.3 net) wells in process.

Costs Incurred

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

Three Months Ended March 31,

(in thousands)

2023

2022

Property acquisition costs:

Proved

$

17,989

$

5,060

Unproved

9,630

457

Development costs

98,606

60,901

Total costs incurred for oil and natural gas properties

$

126,225

$

66,418

Three Months Ended March 31,

(in thousands)

2023

2022

Opportunity capture (1)

$

16,738

$

10,100

Proved property acquisition costs

17,989

560

Development costs (excluding drilling carry)

91,498

55,758

Total costs incurred for oil and natural gas properties

$

126,225

$

66,418

(1) Includes costs to acquire additional development opportunities and undeveloped acreage acquisition.

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.

Updated 2023 Guidance

The following table summarizes the Company’s updated operational and financial guidance for 2023.

Original 2023

Guidance

Updated 2023

Guidance

Annual production (Boe per day)

20,500 – 22,500

21,000 – 23,000

Oil as a % of sales volumes

50 %

49 %

Opportunity capture and proved property acquisitions ($ in millions)

$45 – $45

$45 – $45

Development capital expenditures ($ in millions)

$215 – $225

$230 – $260

Total capital expenditures ($ in millions)

$260 – $270

$275 – $305

Net wells placed on production

18 – 20

19 – 21

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)

$20 – $22

$20 – $22

Conference Call

Granite Ridge will host a conference call on May 12, 2023, at 10:00 AM CT (11:00 AM ET) to discuss its first quarter 2023 results. 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 and view the related earnings presentation, visit Granite Ridge’s website at www.graniteridge.com. Alternatively, an audio replay will be available through May 26, 2023. To access the audio replay dial (800) 770-2030 and enter confirmation code 4127559.

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 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 (the “Securities Act”) and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this release regarding Granite Ridge’s 2023 outlook, dividend plans and practices, financial position, operating and financial performance, business strategy, plans and objectives of management for future operations, industry conditions, and indebtedness covenant compliance 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, 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: the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the business combination, 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 or make acquisitions, changes in 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 the Granite Ridge’s reserves, the outcome of any known and unknown litigation and regulatory proceedings, legal and contractual limitations on the payment of dividends, limited liquidity and trading of Granite Ridge’s securities, acts of war or terrorism and market conditions and global, regulatory, technical, and economic factors beyond Granite Ridge’s control, including the potential adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, or another major disease, affecting capital markets, general economic conditions, global supply chains and Granite Ridge’s business and operations, and increasing regulatory and investor emphasis on environmental, social and governance matters.

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. Granite Ridge does not undertake any duty to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as may be required by the federal securities laws.

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.

Granite Ridge Resources Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except par value and share data)

March 31, 2023

December 31, 2022

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash

$

10,930

$

50,833

Revenue receivable

65,702

72,287

Advances to operators

19,855

8,908

Prepaid costs and other

2,239

4,203

Derivative assets – commodity derivatives

16,608

10,089

Total current assets

115,334

146,320

Property and equipment:

Oil and gas properties, successful efforts method

1,154,886

1,028,662

Accumulated depletion

(417,442

)

(383,673

)

Total property and equipment, net

737,444

644,989

Long-term assets:

Other long-term assets

3,305

3,468

Total long-term assets

3,305

3,468

Total assets

$

856,083

$

794,777

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accrued expenses

$

69,601

$

62,180

Other liabilities

2,350

1,523

Derivative liabilities – commodity derivatives

13

431

Total current liabilities

71,964

64,134

Long-term liabilities:

Long-term debt

25,000

Derivative liabilities – common stock warrants

6,624

11,902

Asset retirement obligations

5,916

4,745

Deferred tax liability

101,522

91,592

Total long-term liabilities

139,062

108,239

Total liabilities

211,026

172,373

Stockholders’ Equity:

Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 431,000,000 shares authorized, 133,477,494 and 133,294,897 issued at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively

13

13

Additional paid-in capital

592,578

590,232

Retained earnings

54,496

32,388

Treasury stock, at cost, 311,133 and 25,920 shares at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively

(2,030

)

(229

)

Total stockholders’ equity

645,057

622,404

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

856,083

$

794,777

Granite Ridge Resources Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31,

(in thousands, except per share data)

2023

2022

Revenues:

Oil and natural gas sales

$

91,310

$

93,850

Operating costs and expenses:

Lease operating expenses

13,772

8,412

Production and ad valorem taxes

5,717

5,175

Depletion and accretion expense

33,852

16,125

General and administrative (including non-cash stock-based compensation of 1,059 for the three months ended March 31, 2023)

8,579

2,774

Total operating costs and expenses

61,920

32,486

Net operating income

29,390

61,364

Other income (expense):

Gain (loss) on derivatives – commodity derivatives

13,323

(28,395

)

Interest expense

(339

)

(525

)

Gain on derivatives – common stock warrants

5,278

Total other income (expense)

18,262

(28,920

)

Income before income taxes

47,652

32,444

Income tax expense

10,786

Net income

$

36,866

$

32,444

Net income per share:

Basic

$

0.28

$

0.24

Diluted

$

0.28

$

0.24

Weighted-average number of shares outstanding:

Basic

133,002

132,923

Diluted

133,002

132,923

Granite Ridge Resources Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31,

(in thousands)

2023

2022

Operating activities:

Net income

$

36,866

$

32,444

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depletion and accretion expense

33,852

16,125

(Gain) loss on derivatives – commodity derivatives

(13,323

)

28,395

Net cash receipts from (payments on) commodity derivatives

6,386

(7,775

)

Stock-based compensation

1,059

Amortization of deferred financing costs

163

10

Gain on derivatives – common stock warrants

(5,278

)

Deferred income taxes

9,964

Other

(137

)

Increase (decrease) in cash attributable to changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Revenue receivable

6,433

(14,019

)

Accrued expenses

4,609

670

Prepaid and other expenses

65

53

Other payable

815

161

Net cash provided by operating activities

81,474

56,064

Investing activities:

Capital expenditures for oil and natural gas properties

(105,556

)

(39,836

)

Acquisition of oil and natural gas properties

(24,370

)

(5,517

)

Refund of advances to operators

750

Proceeds from the disposal of oil and natural gas properties

748

Net cash used in investing activities

(129,926

)

(43,855

)

Financing activities:

Proceeds from borrowing on credit facilities

25,000

5,000

Repayments of borrowing on credit facilities

(9,400

)

Cash contributions

84

Payment of expenses related to formation of Granite Ridge Resources, Inc.

(43

)

Purchase of treasury shares

(1,768

)

Payment of dividends

(14,640

)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

8,549

(4,316

)

Net change in cash and restricted cash

(39,903

)

7,893

Cash and restricted cash at beginning of period

51,133

12,154

Cash and restricted cash at end of period

$

11,230

$

20,047

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities:

Oil and natural gas property development costs in accrued expenses

$

3,412

$

10,413

Advances to operators applied to development of oil and natural gas properties

$

26,299

$

21,910

Cash and restricted cash:

Cash

$

10,930

$

19,747

Restricted cash included in other long-term assets

300

300

Cash and restricted cash

$

11,230

$

20,047

Granite Ridge Resources Inc.

Summary Production and Price Data

The following table sets forth summary information concerning production and operating data for the periods indicated:

Three months ended March 31,

2023

2022

Net Sales (in thousands):

Oil sales

$

73,475

$

72,586

Natural gas sales

17,835

21,264

Total revenues

91,310

93,850

Net Production:

Oil (MBbl)

965

771

Natural gas (MMcf)

6,720

3,920

Total (MBoe)(1)

2,085

1,424

Average Daily Production:

Oil (Bbl)

10,722

8,567

Natural gas (Mcf)

74,667

43,556

Total (Boe)(1)

23,167

15,826

Average Sales Prices:

Oil (per Bbl)

$

76.14

$

94.15

Effect of gain (loss) on settled oil derivatives on average price (per Bbl)

2.02

(8.38

)

Oil net of settled oil derivatives (per Bbl) (2)

78.16

85.77

Natural gas sales (per Mcf)

2.65

5.42

Effect of gain (loss) on settled natural gas derivatives on average price (per Mcf)

0.66

(0.33

)

Natural gas sales net of settled natural gas derivatives (per Mcf) (2)

3.31

5.09

Realized price on a Boe basis excluding settled commodity derivatives

43.79

65.89

Effect of gain (loss) on settled commodity derivatives on average price (per Boe)

3.06

(5.46

)

Realized price on a Boe basis including settled commodity derivatives (2)

46.85

60.43

Operating Expenses (in thousands):

Lease operating expenses

$

13,772

$

8,412

Production and ad valorem taxes

5,717

5,175

Depletion and accretion expense

33,852

16,125

General and administrative

8,579

2,774

Costs and Expenses (per Boe):

Lease operating expenses

$

6.61

$

5.91

Production and ad valorem taxes

2.74

3.63

Depletion and accretion

16.24

11.32

General and administrative

4.11

1.95

Net Producing Wells at Period-End:

152.18

122.22

(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.

Granite Ridge Resources Inc.

Derivatives Information

The table below provides data associated with the Company’s derivatives at May 11, 2023, for the periods indicated:

2023

2024

2025

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Fourth Quarter

Total

Total

Total

Producer 3-way (oil)

Volume (Bbl)

340,263

228,659

208,488

777,410

Weighted-average sub-floor price ($/Bbl)

$

62.22

$

60.42

$

60.43

$

61.21

$

$

Weighted-average floor price ($/Bbl)

$

77.89

$

79.25

$

80.00

$

78.86

$

$

Weighted-average ceiling price ($/Bbl)

$

99.23

$

100.61

$

101.92

$

100.36

$

$

Collar (oil)

Volume (Bbl)

18,648

48,618

29,304

96,570

486,846

Weighted-average floor price ($/Bbl)

$

61.50

$

61.50

$

61.50

$

61.50

$

58.63

$

Weighted-average ceiling price ($/Bbl)

$

81.60

$

81.60

$

81.60

$

81.60

$

78.13

$

Collar (natural gas)

Volume (Mcf)

3,051,421

2,530,000

2,086,650

7,668,071

1,768,896

766,566

Weighted-average floor price ($/Mcf)

$

4.12

$

4.25

$

4.49

$

4.27

$

3.24

$

3.68

Weighted-average ceiling price ($/Mcf)

$

5.63

$

5.90

$

6.34

$

5.91

$

4.89

$

5.45

Swaps (natural gas)

Volume (Mcf)

1,058,940

950,382

297,036

2,306,358

Weighted-average price ($/Mcf)

$

3.25

$

3.25

$

3.25

$

3.25

$

$

Granite Ridge Resources Inc.

Supplemental Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Company reports its financial results in accordance with the 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 (as defined below) 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 (1) exploration and abandonments, (2) depletion and accretion expense, (3) (gain) loss on derivatives – commodity derivatives, (4) net cash payments on derivatives, (5) gain on disposal of oil and natural gas properties, (6) interest expense (7) gain on derivatives – common stock warrants (8) non-cash stock-based compensation and (8) income tax expense. 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 as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income as an indicator of operating performance.

Contacts

INVESTOR RELATIONS AND MEDIA CONTACT: IR@GraniteRidge.com – (214) 396-2850

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