Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is filed by Midstates Petroleum Company, Inc. (not Amplify Energy Corp.) on May 11, 2015, reporting events occurring on May 6, 2015. The filing serves to disseminate the Company's press release regarding financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2015.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text itself does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are contained within the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1, which is referenced but not included in the provided text.
Material Changes
The filing does not detail specific material changes versus prior periods. It solely announces the issuance of the Q1 2015 results press release.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. It explicitly states that the information in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) is not 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 actual financial figures (revenue, net income, EBITDA) in the attached Exhibit 99.1 press release, as they are absent from the 8-K body.
- Confirm the distinction between the registrant (Midstates Petroleum Company, Inc.) and the company name provided in the request metadata (Amplify Energy Corp.).
- Review the full text of the May 6, 2015 press release for any forward-looking statements or risk factors not summarized in this 8-K.