Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is filed by Midstates Petroleum Company, Inc. (not Amplify Energy Corp.) on March 7, 2017. The filing reports the results of operations and financial condition for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2016.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text 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 text does not detail specific material changes versus prior periods. It serves solely as a notification that the Company issued a press release containing these results.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not contain management commentary, guidance, outlook, or specific risk factors. 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 and will not be incorporated by reference unless specifically identified.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the correct registrant name: Midstates Petroleum Company, Inc. (the input metadata listed Amplify Energy Corp., which is incorrect based on the filing text).
- Retrieve and review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated March 7, 2017) for actual financial figures and operational details.
- Confirm the reporting period covers the quarter and year ended December 31, 2016.
- Note that the financial data in the press release is not legally "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act per the language in this 8-K.