Matador Resources Co current report, 11 March 2013

Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: Matador Resources Company
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: March 11, 2013
Reporting Period: The filing primarily addresses a credit agreement amendment dated March 11, 2013, and incorporates by reference a press release dated March 13, 2013, covering financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2012.

Key Financial Metrics

Debt and Liquidity:

  • Borrowing Base Increase: The Company's borrowing base under its senior secured revolving credit agreement was increased from $215 million to $255 million.
  • Conforming Borrowing Base: Increased from $180 million to $220 million.
  • Basis for Increase: Adjustments were based on lenders' review of proved oil and natural gas reserves as of December 31, 2012.

Revenue, Profit, and Cash Flow:

  • The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, net income, cash flow, or margins. These figures are contained in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) which is incorporated by reference but not detailed in the provided text.
  • The press release includes non-GAAP measures such as Adjusted EBITDA and PV-10, but specific values are not listed in this document.

Material Changes Versus Prior Period

Credit Agreement Amendment:

  • Lending Group Expansion: Capital One, N.A., BMO Harris Financing, Inc., and IBERIABANK were added to the lending group, joining existing lenders including Royal Bank of Canada, Comerica Bank, Citibank, N.A., The Bank of Nova Scotia, and SunTrust Bank.
  • Covenant Adjustment: The first measurement date for the current ratio covenant was delayed from March 31, 2013, to March 31, 2014.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

Outlook:

  • The incorporated press release includes an operational update for the first quarter of 2013, though specific guidance figures are not detailed in the filing text.

Risks and Contingencies:

  • Related Party Transactions: Certain lenders or their affiliates may perform investment banking, advisory, or commercial banking services for the Company, for which they may receive customary fees.
  • Non-GAAP Measures: The Company utilizes Adjusted EBITDA and PV-10, which are reconciled to GAAP measures in the press release.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Verify the specific revenue, net income, and cash flow figures for the periods ended December 31, 2012, in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • Confirm the reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA and PV-10 to GAAP financial measures as presented in the press release.
  • Review the operational update for the first quarter of 2013 included in the press release for production and drilling guidance.
  • Assess the impact of the increased borrowing base ($255 million) on the Company's liquidity and leverage ratios.