Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is filed by Midstates Petroleum Company, Inc. (not Amplify Energy Corp.) on August 8, 2017. The filing serves to report the Company's results of operations and financial condition for the quarter ended June 30, 2017, as detailed in a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text is a cover sheet and does not contain specific financial data. The filing explicitly states that the detailed results for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, and liquidity are contained within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is not included in the input text. Therefore, no specific financial values can be extracted from this document alone.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only references the issuance of the press release containing the quarterly results.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The document does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingencies. It includes a standard legal disclaimer stating 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 into registration statements 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 August 8, 2017) to obtain actual revenue, earnings, and cash flow figures.
- Confirm the reporting period is the quarter ended June 30, 2017.
- Note that the financial data in the press release is not legally "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act unless specifically incorporated by reference elsewhere.