Matador Resources Co current report, 04 February 2015

Matador Resources Co. 8-K Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

Matador Resources Co. filed this Current Report on Form 8-K on February 4, 2015. The filing announces the Company's 2014 production results, proved reserves, and its 2015 capital budget and guidance. The Company also scheduled an Analyst Day event for February 5, 2015, to discuss its 2015 capital investment plan and current operations.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing text itself does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are contained within the attached Press Release (Exhibit 99.1) and Presentation Materials (Exhibit 99.2), which are incorporated by reference. The Company utilizes non-GAAP financial measures, specifically 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 exhibits.

Material Changes

The filing text does not explicitly detail material changes versus the prior comparable period. It references the attached exhibits for the specific 2014 production results and reserve updates that would constitute these changes.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The Company has issued 2015 capital budget and guidance, details of which are found in the attached Press Release. Management intends to present its 2015 capital investment plan during the Analyst Day on February 5, 2015. The filing notes that the information furnished, including the exhibits, is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and will not be incorporated by reference into other filings unless specifically identified.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for specific 2014 production volumes and reserve quantities.
  • Examine Exhibit 99.1 for the detailed 2015 capital budget and financial guidance.
  • Verify the reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA and PV-10 to GAAP measures in the exhibits.
  • Check the Analyst Day presentation materials (Exhibit 99.2) for the 2015 capital investment strategy.
  • Confirm that the non-GAAP measures align with the Company's stated reasons for their usefulness to investors.