Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by Midstates Petroleum Company, Inc. (not Amplify Energy Corp.) on November 7, 2012. The filing serves to incorporate by reference a press release detailing the Company's results of operations and financial condition for the quarter ended September 30, 2012.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided filing text acts as a cover document and does not contain specific financial data points. It references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) for details on revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, and liquidity. Consequently, no specific financial metrics are available in this text.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data or describe material changes versus the prior period. It only confirms that results for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, were reported in the referenced press release.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The text contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or discussion of contingencies. These items, if present, are contained within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) which is not included in the input text.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the correct registrant name is Midstates Petroleum Company, Inc., as the input metadata incorrectly listed "Amplify Energy Corp."
- Locate and review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated November 7, 2012) to obtain actual revenue, earnings, and cash flow figures.
- Confirm the reporting period is the quarter ended September 30, 2012.
- Check for any subsequent filings or amendments regarding the Q3 2012 results.