Vital Energy, Inc. (NYSE: VTLE) ("Vital Energy" or the "Company") today provided select preliminary results for fourth-quarter 2023, including average daily total and oil production and incurred capital investments. Details for the Company’s fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 earnings release and conference call are provided within this release.
Fourth-Quarter 2023 Preliminary Production and Capital Expenditures
Production. The Company’s fourth-quarter 2023 total production averaged approximately 113.4 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day ("MBOE/d"), above guidance of 101.8 - 105.8 MBOE/d. Oil production for the quarter averaged approximately 52.8 thousand barrels of oil per day ("MBO/d"), above guidance of 47.9 - 50.9 MBO/d. Production results were primarily driven by outperformance of recently turned-in-line wells in Howard and Upton counties. Earlier-than-expected closing dates for previously announced transactions and the acquisition of additional working interests during the quarter contributed approximately 1,250 BOE/d (60% oil) to quarterly production.
Capital Investments. Total incurred capital expenditures during fourth-quarter 2023 were approximately $190 million, excluding non-budgeted acquisitions and leasehold expenditures, in-line with guidance of $175 - $190 million.
Fourth-Quarter 2023 Average Shares Outstanding
For the three months ended December 31, 2023, diluted weighted-average shares outstanding was approximately 29.8 million. The outstanding 2.0% Cumulative Mandatorily Convertible Series A Preferred Stock (the "Series A Preferred Stock") is included in diluted weighted-average shares outstanding.
As of December 31, 2023, total shares of common stock outstanding was approximately 35.4 million and total shares of Series A Preferred Stock outstanding was 595,104. Share count includes common shares held in escrow related to the Maple and Tall City acquisitions.
Fourth-Quarter 2023 Earnings Release and Conference Call Details
Vital Energy plans to report complete fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 financial and operating results after market close on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, and host a conference call and webcast at 7:30 a.m. CT on Thursday, February 22, 2024.
To participate in the call, dial 800.715.9871, using conference code 6099172 or listen to the call via the Company's website at www.vitalenergy.com, "Investor Relations | News & Presentations | Upcoming Events." A replay will be available following the call via the Company’s website.
