Matador Resources Co current report, 06 November 2013

Matador Resources Co. 8-K Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

Matador Resources Co. filed this Form 8-K on November 6, 2013, to announce financial results for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013. The filing incorporates a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing an operational update as of November 6, 2013, and updated guidance for the full year 2013.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing text references the inclusion of financial results but does not explicitly state specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity within the 8-K body. The press release utilizes non-GAAP measures including Adjusted EBITDA and PV-10 (present value of estimated total proved reserves discounted at 10% pre-tax), with reconciliations to GAAP measures provided in the exhibit.

Material Changes

The filing indicates that the company has provided updated guidance for 2013 and an operational update. Specific quantitative comparisons to prior periods are contained within the attached press release and are not detailed in the 8-K text itself.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

Management has issued updated guidance for the 2013 fiscal year. The filing notes the use of non-GAAP financial measures, specifically Adjusted EBITDA and PV-10, which the company believes provide useful information to investors. The filing includes standard disclaimers that the information furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and will not be incorporated by reference into Securities Act filings unless specifically identified.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for specific revenue, net income, and cash flow figures for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.
  • Verify the updated 2013 production and financial guidance provided in the press release.
  • Examine the reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA and PV-10 to GAAP measures to understand non-cash adjustments.
  • Confirm the operational update details regarding drilling activity and reserve estimates as of November 6, 2013.