Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is filed by Midstates Petroleum Company, Inc. (not Amplify Energy Corp.) on May 30, 2012. The report discloses the issuance of a press release regarding the Company's results of operations and financial condition for the quarter ended March 31, 2012.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These details 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 explicitly detail material changes versus the prior comparable period. It serves solely as a notification that the Q1 2012 results have been released to the public.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The provided text contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or discussion of contingencies. The document is a procedural filing to satisfy reporting obligations under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the actual financial figures (revenue, net income, EBITDA) by reviewing Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated May 30, 2012).
- Confirm the distinction between the registrant, Midstates Petroleum Company, Inc., and the company name mentioned in the request metadata (Amplify Energy Corp.), as they are different entities.
- Check for any subsequent filings or updates regarding the Q1 2012 performance if the press release contained preliminary data.