SEC Filing Summary: Midstates Petroleum Company, Inc.
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K was filed by Midstates Petroleum Company, Inc. on March 13, 2018. The filing serves to report the Company's results of operations and financial condition for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017. The specific financial data is contained within a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided filing text does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are referenced as being detailed in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) but are not present in the body of this 8-K document.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms that results for the year ended December 31, 2017, have been issued.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not include management commentary, forward-looking guidance, specific risk factors, or contingencies. It explicitly states that the information furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and will not be incorporated by reference into registration statements unless specifically identified.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated March 13, 2018) for actual financial figures.
- Verify the specific revenue and net income figures for the year ended December 31, 2017.
- Check for any year-over-year percentage changes in production or operating costs mentioned in the press release.
- Confirm if the press release contains updated 2018 guidance or capital expenditure plans.