Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is filed by Midstates Petroleum Company, Inc. (not Amplify Energy Corp.) on May 8, 2017. The filing reports the results of operations and financial condition for the quarter ended March 31, 2017, referencing a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided filing text serves as a cover document and does not contain specific numerical data. Consequently, values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, and liquidity are not present in this text. The filing states that the detailed financial results are contained in the press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is not included in the input content.
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 quarter ended March 31, 2017, were reported.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not include management commentary, forward-looking guidance, specific risks, contingencies, or unusual items. 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 unless specifically incorporated by reference.
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 May 8, 2017) to obtain actual financial figures for the quarter ended March 31, 2017.
- Confirm whether the press release has been incorporated by reference into any registration statements, as the filing text notes it is not automatically deemed "filed."