Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is filed by Midstates Petroleum Company, Inc. (not Amplify Energy Corp.) on November 13, 2017. The filing serves to report the Company's results of operations and financial condition for the quarter ended September 30, 2017, as detailed in a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text provided does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are referenced as being contained within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is not included in the source text.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific data regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms that results for the quarter ended September 30, 2017, have been issued.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not include management commentary, guidance, outlook, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document 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 unless specifically identified.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the correct registrant name: The filing is for Midstates Petroleum Company, Inc., not Amplify Energy Corp.
- Locate and review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated November 13, 2017) to obtain actual financial figures for the quarter ended September 30, 2017.
- Confirm that the press release details are not automatically incorporated by reference into other registration statements unless explicitly stated.