CIVITAS RESOURCES, INC. - Quarter Report: 2023 March (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES

EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from _________ to _________

Commission File Number: 001-35371

Civitas Resources, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware						61-1630631
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)						(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

555 17th Street,

Suite 3700

Denver,

Colorado

80202

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(303) 293-9100

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)


Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class	Trading Symbol	Name of exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	CIVI	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. ☒ Yes ☐ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). ☒ Yes ☐ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large Accelerated Filer

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Accelerated Filer

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Non-accelerated Filer

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Smaller reporting company

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Emerging growth company

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). ☐ Yes ☒ No

As of May 1, 2023, the registrant had 80,436,855 shares of common stock outstanding.

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CIVITAS RESOURCES, INC.

FORM 10-Q

FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2023

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Part I.

Financial Information

Item 1.

Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

Condens ed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders ’ Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains various statements, including those that express belief, expectation or intention, as well as those that are not statements of historic fact, that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). When used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the words “could,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “expect,” “may,” “continue,” “predict,” “potential,” “project,” “plan,” “will,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current belief, based on currently available information, as to the outcome and timing of future events.

Forward-looking statements include statements related to, among other things:

•the Company’s business strategies;

•reserves estimates;

•estimated sales volumes;

•the amount and allocation of forecasted capital expenditures and plans for funding capital expenditures and operating expenses;

•our ability to modify future capital expenditures;

•anticipated costs;

•compliance with debt covenants;

•our ability to fund and satisfy obligations related to ongoing operations;

•compliance with government regulations, including those related to climate change as well as environmental, health, and safety regulations and liabilities thereunder;

•our ability to achieve, reach, or otherwise meet initiatives, plans, or ambitions with respect to environmental, social and governance matters;

•the adequacy of gathering systems and continuous improvement of such gathering systems;

•the impact from the lack of available gathering systems and processing facilities in certain areas;

•oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquid prices and factors affecting the volatility of such prices;

•the impact of commodity prices;

•sufficiency of impairments;

•the ability to use derivative instruments to manage commodity price risk and ability to use such instruments in the future;

•our drilling inventory and drilling intentions;

•the impact of potentially disruptive technologies;

•our estimated revenue gains and losses;

•the timing and success of specific projects;

•our implementation of standard and long reach laterals;

•our intention to continue to optimize enhanced completion techniques and well design changes;

•stated working interest percentages;

•our management and technical team;

•outcomes and effects of litigation, claims, and disputes;

•our ability to replace oil and natural gas reserves;

•our ability to convert proved undeveloped reserves to producing properties within five years of their initial proved booking;

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•our ability to pay future cash dividends on or repurchase shares of our common stock;

•the impact of the loss of a single customer or any purchaser of our products;

•the timing and ability to meet certain volume commitments related to purchase and transportation agreements;

•the impact of any pandemic or other public health epidemic, including the COVID-19 pandemic;

•the impact of customary royalty interests, overriding royalty interests, obligations incident to operating agreements, liens for current taxes, and other industry-related constraints;

•our anticipated financial position, including our cash flow and liquidity;

•the adequacy of our insurance;

•the results, effects, benefits, and synergies of mergers and acquisitions; and

•other statements concerning our anticipated operations, economic performance, and financial condition.

We have based these forward-looking statements on certain assumptions and analyses we have made in light of our experience and our perception of historical trends, current conditions, and expected future developments as well as other factors we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. They can be affected by inaccurate assumptions or by known or unknown risks and uncertainties. Many such factors will be important in determining actual future results. The actual results or developments anticipated by these forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, and may not be realized or, even if substantially realized, may not have the expected consequences. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, the following:

•the risk factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and in Part II, Item 1A of this report;

•declines or volatility in the prices we receive for our oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids;

•general economic conditions, whether internationally, nationally, or in the regional and local market areas in which we do business, including any future economic downturn, the impact of continued or further inflation, disruption in the financial markets, and the availability of credit on acceptable terms;

•the effects of disruption of our operations or excess supply of oil and natural gas and other effects of world health events, including the COVID-19 pandemic (including any worsening thereof), and the actions by certain oil and natural gas producing countries, including Russia;

•the ability of our customers to meet their obligations to us;

•our access to capital on acceptable terms;

•our ability to generate sufficient cash flow from operations, borrowings, or other sources to enable us to fully develop our undeveloped acreage positions;

•the presence or recoverability of estimated oil and natural gas reserves and the actual future sales volume rates and associated costs;

•uncertainties associated with estimates of proved oil and gas reserves;

•the possibility that the industry may be subject to future local, state, and federal regulatory or legislative actions (including additional taxes and changes in environmental regulation and regulations addressing climate change);

•environmental risks;

•seasonal weather conditions as well as severe weather and other natural events caused by climate change;

•lease stipulations;

•drilling and operating risks, including the risks associated with the employment of horizontal drilling and completion techniques;

•our ability to acquire adequate supplies of water for drilling and completion operations;

•availability of oilfield equipment, services, and personnel;

•exploration and development risks;

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•operational interruption of centralized oil and natural gas processing facilities;

•competition in the oil and natural gas industry;

•management’s ability to execute our plans to meet our goals;

•our ability to attract and retain key members of our senior management and key technical employees;

•our ability to maintain effective internal controls;

•access to adequate gathering systems and pipeline take-away capacity;

•our ability to secure adequate processing capacity for natural gas we produce, to secure adequate transportation for oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids we produce, and to sell the oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids at market prices;

•costs and other risks associated with perfecting title for mineral rights in some of our properties;

•political conditions in or affecting other producing countries, including conflicts in or relating to the Middle East, South America, and Russia (including the current events involving Russia and Ukraine), and other sustained military campaigns or acts of terrorism or sabotage;

•the continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including any recurrence or the worsening thereof; and

•other economic, competitive, governmental, legislative, regulatory, geopolitical, and technological factors that may negatively impact our businesses, operations, or pricing.

All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this report. We disclaim any obligation to update or revise these statements unless required by law, and you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Although we believe that our plans, intentions, and expectations reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements we make in this report are reasonable, we can give no assurance that these plans, intentions, or expectations will be achieved. We disclose other important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from our expectations under “Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors” and other sections of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, as updated by subsequent reports we file with the SEC (including this report). These cautionary statements qualify all forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.

CIVITAS RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)


	March 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	556,113	$	768,032
Accounts receivable, net:
Oil and natural gas sales	222,448		343,500
Joint interest and other	115,717		135,816
Derivative assets	3,319		2,490
Prepaid income taxes	7,711		29,604
Prepaid expenses and other	50,933		48,988
Total current assets	956,241		1,328,430
Property and equipment (successful efforts method):
Proved properties	7,130,302		6,774,635
Less: accumulated depreciation, depletion, and amortization	(1,408,790)		(1,214,484)
Total proved properties, net	5,721,512		5,560,151
Unproved properties	585,791		593,971
Wells in progress	322,106		407,351
Other property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $7,935 in 2023 and $7,329 in 2022	49,655		49,632
Total property and equipment, net	6,679,064		6,611,105
Long-term derivative assets	2,463		794
Right-of-use assets	31,589		24,125

Other noncurrent assets	5,691		6,945
Total assets	$	7,675,048	$	7,971,399
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	263,429	$	295,297
Production taxes payable	222,077		258,932
Oil and natural gas revenue distribution payable	506,640		538,343
Derivative liability	22,878		46,334

Asset retirement obligations	25,557		25,557
Lease liability	17,450		13,464
Total current liabilities	1,058,031		1,177,927
Long-term liabilities:
Senior notes	393,693		393,293

Ad valorem taxes	470,180		412,650
Derivative liability	7,442		17,199
Deferred income tax liabilities	365,573		319,618
Asset retirement obligations	263,586		265,469
Lease liability	14,794		11,324
Total liabilities	2,573,299		2,597,480
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized, none outstanding	—		—
Common stock, $.01 par value, 225,000,000 shares authorized, 80,297,548 and 85,120,287 issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively	4,869		4,918
Additional paid-in capital	3,973,587		4,211,197
Retained earnings	1,123,293		1,157,804
Total stockholders’ equity	5,101,749		5,373,919
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	7,675,048	$	7,971,399

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CIVITAS RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2023		2022
Operating net revenues:
Oil and natural gas sales	$	656,022	$	817,810
Operating expenses:
Lease operating expense	45,838		36,019
Midstream operating expense	10,061		5,712
Gathering, transportation, and processing	67,352		50,403
Severance and ad valorem taxes	52,362		63,304
Exploration	571		528
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization	201,303		184,860
Abandonment and impairment of unproved properties	—		17,975
Unused commitments	391		776
Bad debt recovery	(253)		—
Merger transaction costs	482		20,534
General and administrative expense, including $7,380 and $8,090, respectively, of stock-based compensation	36,858		35,720
Total operating expenses	414,965		415,831
Other income (expense):
Derivative gain (loss)	25,160		(295,493)
Interest expense	(7,449)		(9,066)
Gain (loss) on property transactions, net	(241)		16,797
Other income	9,023		783
Total other income (expense)	26,493		(286,979)
Income from operations before income taxes	267,550		115,000
Income tax expense	(65,089)		(23,361)
Net income	$	202,461	$	91,639



Net income per common share:
Basic	$	2.48	$	1.08
Diluted	$	2.46	$	1.07
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic	81,719		84,840
Diluted	82,430		85,326

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)


				Additional
	Common Stock			Paid-In		Retained
	Shares	Amount		Capital		Earnings		Total
Balances, December 31, 2022	85,120,287	$	4,918	$	4,211,197	$	1,157,804	$	5,373,919

Restricted common stock issued	112,052	—		—		—		—
Stock used for tax withholdings	(30,111)	—		(2,118)		—		(2,118)
Exercise of stock options	13,352	—		440		—		440
Common stock repurchased and retired	(4,918,032)	(49)		(243,312)		(60,094)		(303,455)
Stock-based compensation	—	—		7,380		—		7,380
Dividends declared, $2.1500 per share	—	—		—		(176,878)		(176,878)
Net income	—	—		—		202,461		202,461
Balances, March 31, 2023	80,297,548	$	4,869	$	3,973,587	$	1,123,293	$	5,101,749


Balances, December 31, 2021	84,572,846	$	4,912	$	4,199,108	$	450,978	$	4,654,998

Restricted common stock issued	579,229	6		—		—		6
Stock used for tax withholdings	(215,811)	(2)		(12,932)		—		(12,934)
Exercise of stock options	5,294	—		178		—		178
Stock-based compensation	—	—		8,090		—		8,090
Dividends declared, $1.2125 per share	—	—		—		(104,444)		(104,444)
Net income	—	—		—		91,639		91,639
Balances, March 31, 2022	84,941,558	$	4,916	$	4,194,444	$	438,173	$	4,637,533

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CIVITAS RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

(in thousands)


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2023		2022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	202,461	$	91,639
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization	201,303		184,860
Deferred income tax expense	45,953		23,361
Abandonment and impairment of unproved properties	—		17,975
Stock-based compensation	7,380		8,090
Amortization of deferred financing costs	1,150		1,078
Derivative (gain) loss	(25,160)		295,493
Derivative cash settlement loss	(10,550)		(166,578)
(Gain) loss on property transactions, net	241		(16,797)
Other	(8)		68
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net	140,744		11,906
Prepaid expenses and other assets	17,528		(2,398)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(35,646)		88,975
Settlement of asset retirement obligations	(6,547)		(5,131)
Net cash provided by operating activities	538,849		532,541
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of oil and natural gas properties	(30,824)		(300,087)
Cash acquired	—		44,310
Proceeds from sale of oil and natural gas properties	5,700		—
Exploration and development of oil and natural gas properties	(250,389)		(260,667)
Additions to other property and equipment	(630)		(68)

Other	536		212
Net cash used in investing activities	(275,607)		(516,300)
Cash flows from financing activities:




Dividends paid	(173,376)		(103,596)
Common stock repurchased and retired	(300,107)		—
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	440		178
Payment of employee tax withholdings in exchange for the return of common stock	(2,118)		(12,928)

Net cash used in financing activities	(475,161)		(116,346)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	(211,919)		(100,105)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash:
Beginning of period(1)	768,134		254,556
End of period(1)	$	556,215	$	154,451
(1) Includes $0.1 million of restricted cash and consists of funds for road maintenance and repairs that is presented in other noncurrent assets within the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets (“balance sheets”).
Please refer to Note 14 for Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CIVITAS RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Description of Operations

When we use the terms “Civitas,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our,” we are referring to Civitas Resources, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries unless the context otherwise requires. Civitas is an independent exploration and production company focused on the acquisition, development, and production of oil and associated liquids-rich natural gas in the Rocky Mountain region, primarily in the Denver-Julesburg Basin of Colorado (the “DJ Basin”). Our operations are focused on developing the horizontal Niobrara and Codell formations that have a low-cost structure, mature infrastructure, strong production efficiencies, multiple producing horizons, multiple service providers, established reserves, and prospective drilling opportunities, which help facilitate predictable production and achieve our business strategies.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information, the instructions to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and Regulation S-X. Accordingly, pursuant to such rules and regulations, certain notes and other financial information included in audited financial statements have been condensed or omitted. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of interim financial information, have been included. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The December 31, 2022 unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet data has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 (“2022 Form 10-K”), but does not include all disclosures, including notes required by GAAP. As such, this quarterly report should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our 2022 Form 10-K. In connection with the preparation of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company evaluated events subsequent to the balance sheet date of March 31, 2023, through the filing date of this report. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year or any other future period.

Significant Accounting Policies

The significant accounting policies followed by the Company are set forth in Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the 2022 Form 10-K and are supplemented by the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report.

Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Standards

There are no accounting standards applicable to the Company that would have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements and disclosures that have been issued but not yet adopted by the Company as of March 31, 2023, and through the filing date of this report.

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NOTE 2 - ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES

Bison Acquisition

On March 1, 2022, the Company completed the acquisition of privately held DJ Basin operator Bison Oil & Gas II, LLC (“Bison”) for merger consideration of approximately $280.4 million (the “Bison Acquisition”). The Bison Acquisition was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations. Accordingly, we conducted assessments of the net assets acquired and recognized amounts for identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their estimated acquisition date fair values, while transaction and integration costs associated with the acquisition were expensed as incurred. The fair value measurements of assets acquired and liabilities assumed were based on inputs that are not observable in the market, and therefore represent Level 3 inputs. The fair values of oil and natural gas properties and asset retirement obligations were measured using valuation techniques that convert future cash flows to a single discounted amount. Significant inputs to the valuation of oil and natural gas properties include estimates of reserves, future operating and development costs, future commodity prices, estimated future cash flows, and a market-based weighted-average cost of capital. These inputs required significant judgments and estimates by management at the time of the valuation. Net assets acquired under the purchase price allocation were $294.0 million and consequently resulted in a bargain purchase gain of $13.6 million. Because of the immateriality of the Bison Acquisition, the related revenue and earnings, supplemental pro forma financial information, and detailed purchase price allocation are not disclosed.

Merger transaction costs

Merger transaction costs related to the Bison Acquisition and other mergers completed in the fourth quarter of 2021 were accounted for separately from the assets acquired and liabilities assumed and are included in merger transaction costs in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations (“statements of operations”). The Company incurred merger transaction costs of $0.5 million and $20.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Acquisition of additional working interests in Company-operated wells

On July 5, 2022, the Company acquired additional working interests in certain Company-operated wells for cash consideration of $80.7 million, after customary purchase price adjustments.

NOTE 3 - REVENUE RECOGNITION

Oil and natural gas sales revenue presented within the accompanying statements of operations is reflective of the revenue generated from contracts with customers. Revenue attributable to each identified revenue stream is disaggregated below (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2023		2022
Operating net revenues:
Oil sales	$	460,374	$	549,502
Natural gas sales	103,555		113,161
Natural gas liquid (“NGL”) sales	92,093		155,147
Oil and natural gas sales	$	656,022	$	817,810

The Company recognizes revenue from the sale of produced oil, natural gas, and NGL at the point in time when control of produced oil, natural gas, or NGL volumes transfer to the purchaser, which may differ depending on the applicable contractual terms. The Company considers the transfer of control to have occurred when the purchaser has the ability to direct the use of, and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from, the oil, natural gas, or NGL production. Transfer of control dictates the presentation of gathering, transportation, and processing expenses within the accompanying statements of operations. Gathering, transportation, and processing expenses incurred by the Company prior to the transfer of control are recorded gross within the gathering, transportation, and processing line item on the accompanying statements of operations. Conversely, gathering, transportation, and processing expenses incurred by the Company subsequent to the transfer of control are recorded net within the oil, natural gas, and NGL sales line item on the accompanying statements of operations. Please refer to Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the 2022 Form 10-K for more information regarding the types of contracts under which oil, natural gas, and NGL sales revenue is generated.

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The Company records revenue in the month production is delivered and control is transferred to the purchaser. However, settlement statements and payment may not be received for 30 to 60 days after the date production is delivered and control is transferred. Until such time settlement statements and payment are received, the Company records a revenue accrual based on, amongst other factors, an estimate of the volumes delivered at estimated prices as determined by the applicable contractual terms. The Company records the differences between its estimates and the actual amounts received for product sales in the month in which payment is received from the purchaser. For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, revenue recognized in the reporting period related to performance obligations satisfied in prior reporting periods was insignificant. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company’s receivables from contracts with customers were $222.4 million and $343.5 million, respectively.

NOTE 4 - ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES

Accounts payable and accrued expenses contain the following (in thousands):


	March 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Accounts payable trade	$	23,449	$	31,783
Accrued drilling and completion costs	123,072		137,171
Accrued lease operating expense	14,097		18,109
Accrued gathering, transportation, and processing	55,407		59,398
Accrued general and administrative expense	16,785		20,054

Accrued commodity derivative settlements	1,079		12,514
Accrued interest expense	10,480		5,509
Accrued settlement	4,814		1,497
Other accrued expenses	14,246		9,262
Total accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	263,429	$	295,297

NOTE 5 - LONG-TERM DEBT

5.0% Senior Notes

On October 13, 2021, the Company issued $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.0% Senior Notes due 2026 (the “5.0% Senior Notes”) pursuant to an indenture (the “5.0% Indenture”), among Civitas Resources, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee, and the guarantors party thereto. Interest accrues at the rate of 5.0% per annum and is payable semiannually in arrears on April 15 and October 15 of each year. Payments commenced on April 15, 2022.

The 5.0% Indenture contains covenants that limit, among other things, the Company’s ability to: (i) incur or guarantee additional indebtedness; (ii) create liens securing indebtedness; (iii) pay dividends on or redeem or repurchase stock or subordinated debt; (iv) make specified types of investments and acquisitions; (v) enter into or permit to exist contractual limits on the ability of the Company’s subsidiaries to pay dividends to Civitas Resources; (vi) enter into transactions with affiliates; and (vii) sell assets or merge with other companies. These covenants are subject to a number of important limitations and exceptions. The Company was in compliance with all covenants under the 5.0% Indenture as of March 31, 2023, and through the filing of this report. In addition, certain of these covenants will be terminated before the 5.0% Senior Notes mature if at any time no default or event of default exists under the 5.0% Indenture and the 5.0% Senior Notes receive an investment-grade rating from at least two ratings agencies. The 5.0% Indenture also contains customary events of default.

At any time prior to October 15, 2023, the Company may redeem the 5.0% Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to the sum of (i) the principal amount thereof, plus (ii) the “make-whole” premium at the redemption date, plus (iii) accrued and unpaid interest, if any. On or after October 15, 2023, the Company may redeem all or part of the 5.0% Senior Notes at redemption prices (expressed as percentages of the principal amount redeemed) equal to (i) 102.5% for the twelve-month period beginning on October 15, 2023; (ii) 101.25% for the twelve-month period beginning on October 15, 2024; and (iii) 100.0% for the twelve-month period beginning October 15, 2025 and at any time thereafter, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any.

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The Company may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the 5.0% Senior Notes at any time prior to October 15, 2023 with an amount not to exceed the net cash proceeds from certain equity offerings at a redemption price equal to 105.0% of the principal amount of the 5.0% Senior Notes redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, provided, however, that (i) at least 65.0% of the aggregate principal amount of the 5.0% Senior Notes originally issued on the issue date (but excluding 5.0% Senior Notes held by the Company) remains outstanding immediately after the occurrence of such redemption (unless all such 5.0% Senior Notes are redeemed substantially concurrently) and (ii) the redemption occurs within 180 days after the date of the closing of such equity offering.

The 5.0% Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by all of Civitas’ existing subsidiaries.

The 5.0% Senior Notes are recorded net of unamortized deferred financing costs within senior notes on the accompanying balance sheets, with no associated discounts or premiums. The table below presents the related carrying value as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (in thousands):


	March 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Principal amount	$	400,000	$	400,000
Unamortized deferred financing costs	6,307		6,707
Net amount	$	393,693	$	393,293

7.5% Senior Notes

In April 2021, the Company issued $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.5% Senior Notes due 2026 (the “7.5% Senior Notes”) pursuant to an indenture by and among Civitas Resources, U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, and the guarantors party thereto. Interest accrued at the rate of 7.5% per annum and was payable semiannually in arrears on April 30 and October 31 of each year. On May 1, 2022, the Company redeemed all of the issued and outstanding 7.5% Senior Notes at 100.0% of their aggregate principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the redemption date.

Credit Facility

The Company is party to a reserve-based revolving facility, as the borrower, with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“JPMorgan”), as the administrative agent, and a syndicate of financial institutions, as lenders, that has an aggregate maximum commitment amount of $2.0 billion and matures on November 1, 2025 (with all subsequent amendments, the “Credit Facility” or the “Credit Agreement”).

The Credit Facility is guaranteed by all restricted domestic subsidiaries of the Company, and is secured by first priority security interests on substantially all assets, including a mortgage on at least 90% of the total value of the proved properties evaluated in the most recently delivered reserve reports prior to the amendment effective date, including any engineering reports relating to the oil and natural gas properties of the restricted domestic subsidiaries of the Company, subject to customary exceptions.

The Credit Facility contains customary representations and affirmative covenants. The Credit Facility also contains customary negative covenants, which, among other things, and subject to certain exceptions, include restrictions on (i) liens, (ii) indebtedness, guarantees and other obligations, (iii) restrictions in agreements on liens and distributions, (iv) mergers or consolidations, (v) asset sales, (vi) restricted payments, (vii) investments, (viii) affiliate transactions, (ix) change of business, (x) foreign operations or subsidiaries, (xi) name changes, (xii) use of proceeds, letters of credit, (xiii) gas imbalances, (xiv) hedging transactions, (xv) additional subsidiaries, (xvi) changes in fiscal year or fiscal quarter, (xvii) operating leases, (xviii) prepayments of certain debt and other obligations, (xix) sales or discounts of receivables, (xx) dividend payment thresholds, and (xxi) cash balances.

In addition, the Company is subject to certain financial covenants under the Credit Facility, as tested on the last day of each fiscal quarter, including, without limitation, (a) permitted net leverage ratio of 3.00 to 1 and (b) a current ratio, inclusive of the unused commitments then available to be borrowed, to not be less than 1.00 to 1. The Company was in compliance with all covenants under the Credit Facility as of March 31, 2023 and through the filing of this report.

On April 20, 2022, the Company entered into an amendment to the Credit Agreement that increased the Company’s borrowing base from $1.0 billion to $1.7 billion and increased the aggregate elected commitments from $800.0 million to $1.0 billion.

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In addition, this amendment resulted in the removal and replacement of LIBOR with the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) as a mechanism to determine interest for borrowings made under the Credit Facility using a term-specific SOFR. As a result, borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest at a per annum rate equal to, at the option of the Company, either (i) the Alternate Base Rate (“ABR”, for ABR Revolving Credit Loans) plus the applicable margin, or (ii) the term-specific SOFR plus the applicable margin. ABR is established as a rate per annum equal to the greatest of (a) the rate of interest publicly announced by JPMorgan as its prime rate, (b) the applicable rate of interest published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York plus 0.5%, or (c) the term-specific SOFR plus 1.0%, subject to a 1.5% floor plus the applicable margin of 1.0% to 2.0%, based on the utilization of the Credit Facility. Term-specific SOFR is based on one-, three-, or six-month terms as selected by the Company and is subject to a 0.5% floor plus the applicable margin of 2.0% to 3.0%, based on the utilization of the Credit Facility. Interest on borrowings that bear interest at the SOFR are payable on the last day of the applicable interest period selected by the Company, and interest on borrowings that bear interest at the ABR are payable quarterly in arrears.

As part of the regularly scheduled, semi-annual borrowing base redeterminations under the Credit Facility, on October 27, 2022, the Company’s aggregate elected commitments of $1.0 billion were reaffirmed and borrowing base was increased from $1.7 billion to $1.85 billion, and on April 28, 2023, the Company’s aggregate elected commitments of $1.0 billion and borrowing base of $1.85 billion were reaffirmed. The next scheduled borrowing base redetermination date is set to occur in October 2023.

The following table presents the outstanding balance, total amount of letters of credit outstanding, and available borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility as of May 3, 2023, March 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022 (in thousands):



Revolving credit facility	$	—
Letters of credit	12,100
Available borrowing capacity	987,900
Total aggregate elected commitments	$	1,000,000

In connection with the amendments to the Credit Facility, the Company capitalized a total of approximately $11.9 million in deferred financing costs. Of the total post-amortization net capitalized amounts, (i) $4.8 million and $5.5 million are presented within other noncurrent assets on the accompanying balance sheets as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, and (ii) $3.0 million is presented within prepaid expenses and other on the accompanying balance sheets as of both March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

Interest Expense

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company incurred interest expense of $7.4 million and $9.1 million, respectively. No interest was capitalized during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022.

NOTE 6 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Legal Proceedings

From time to time, the Company is involved in various commercial and regulatory claims, litigation, and other legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of its business. The Company assesses these claims in an effort to determine the degree of probability and range of possible loss for potential accrual in its consolidated financial statements. In accordance with authoritative accounting guidance, an accrual is recorded for a loss contingency when its occurrence is probable and damages can be reasonably estimated based on the most likely anticipated outcome or the minimum amount within a range of possible outcomes. Because legal proceedings are inherently unpredictable and unfavorable resolutions could occur, assessing contingencies is highly subjective and requires judgments about uncertain future events. When evaluating contingencies, the Company may be unable to provide a meaningful estimate due to a number of factors, including the procedural status of the matter in question, the presence of complex or novel legal theories, and/or the ongoing discovery and development of information important to the matters. The Company regularly reviews contingencies to determine the adequacy of its accruals and related disclosures.

As of the filing date of this report, there were no probable, material pending, or overtly threatened legal actions against the Company of which it was aware, other than the following:

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Boulder County. In prior periods, there was ongoing litigation between Boulder County and Extraction which has been previously disclosed as having the potential to prevent oil and gas operations for the development of minerals contained within Boulder County, Colorado. Boulder County had initiated suit in District Court for Boulder County that was primarily a contract case, where the relevant contracts were the conservation easement over the Blue Paintbrush location, Extraction’s Surface Use Agreement for the Blue Paintbrush location, and the leases that Boulder owns within the Blue Paintbrush drilling and spacing unit. Boulder sought invalidation of these leases in the litigation. This litigation has been resolved as to all substantive issues, and the Company is awaiting final dismissal of the matter by the trial court.

In May 2022, Boulder County alleged new legal theories and requested termination of the leases previously at issue in the Blue Paintbrush litigation. Boulder has raised these same claims in opposition to the Company’s pooling application before the Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission (“COGCC”), which is set for hearing in May of 2023. The Company intends to vigorously defend against all claims alleged by Boulder County, both in the pooling hearing and in any subsequent action brought by Boulder County. If an action is brought by Boulder County, an adverse outcome in any such litigation could result in the Company failing to meet its development objectives in Blue Paintbrush.

Enforcement. Disclosure of certain environmental matters is required when a governmental authority is a party to the proceedings and the proceedings involve potential monetary sanctions that the Company believes could exceed $0.3 million. The Company has received Notices of Alleged Violations (“NOAV”) from the COGCC alleging violations of various Colorado statutes and COGCC regulations governing oil and gas operations. The Company has further received notices from the Colorado Air Pollution Control Division. The Company continues to engage in discussions regarding resolution of the alleged violations. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company has accrued approximately $0.8 million and $0.7 million, respectively, associated with the NOAVs and Colorado Air Pollution Control Division notices.

Commitments

Firm Transportation Agreements. The Company is party to a firm pipeline transportation contract to provide a guaranteed outlet for production on an oil pipeline system. The contract requires the Company to pay minimum volume transportation charges on 12,500 barrels (“Bbl”) per day through April 2025, regardless of the amount of pipeline capacity utilized by the Company. The aggregate financial commitment fee over the remaining term was $30.4 million as of March 31, 2023. The Company expects to utilize most, if not all, of the firm capacity on the oil pipeline system.

Minimum Volume Agreement - Oil. The Company is party to a purchase agreement to deliver fixed and determinable quantities of crude oil. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company is required to make periodic deficiency payments for any shortfalls in delivering the minimum volume commitment of 20,000 gross Bbls per day over a term ending in December 2023. The aggregate financial commitment fee over the remaining term is $34.0 million as of March 31, 2023. The Company has not and does not expect to incur any deficiency payments.

Minimum Volume Agreement - Gas and Other. The Company is party to a gas gathering and processing agreement (the “Gathering Agreement”) with a third-party midstream provider over a term ending in 2029 with an annual minimum volume commitment of 13.0 billion cubic feet of natural gas. The Gathering Agreement also includes a commitment to sell take-in-kind NGLs from other processing agreements of 7,500 Bbls a day through 2026 with the ability to roll forward up to a 10% shortfall in a given month to the subsequent month. The aggregate financial commitment fee over the remaining term is $113.0 million as of March 31, 2023, which fluctuates with commodity prices as this is a value-based percentage of proceeds sales contract. Based on current projections, the Company may incur approximately $49.3 million of shortfall payments under the Gathering Agreement during the remaining term of approximately seven years; however, the Company is actively engaging alternative strategies to reduce any potential contract deficiencies incurred in future periods.

Additionally, the Company is also party to a gas gathering and processing agreement with several third-party producers and a third-party midstream provider to deliver to two different plants over terms that end in August 2025 and July 2026. The Company’s share of these commitments requires an incremental 51.5 and 20.6 million cubic feet of natural gas (“MMcf”) per day, respectively, over a baseline volume of 65 MMcf per day for a period of seven years following the in-service dates of the plants. The Company may be required to pay a shortfall fee for any incremental volume deficiencies under these commitments. These contractual obligations can be reduced by the Company’s proportionate share of the collective volumes delivered to the plants by other incremental third-party volumes available to the midstream provider that are in excess of the total commitments. Because of the third-party producer reduction provision, we believe that the aggregate financial commitment fee over the remaining term is zero as of March 31, 2023. The Company has not and does not expect to incur any deficiency payments.

The Company is also party to additional individually immaterial agreements that require the Company to pay a fee associated with the minimum volumes over various terms ending in April 2025, regardless of the amount delivered. The aggregate financial commitment fee over the remaining term for these contracts was $7.5 million as of March 31, 2023.

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The minimum annual payments under these agreements for the next five years as of March 31, 2023 are presented below (in thousands):


	Firm Transportation		Minimum Volume(1)
Remainder of 2023	$	11,000	$	48,050
2024	14,640		19,726
2025	4,800		18,639
2026	—		17,468
2027	—		17,030
2028 and thereafter	—		33,540
Total	$	30,440	$	154,453

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(1)The above calculation is based on the minimum volume commitment schedule (as defined in the relevant agreement) and applicable differential fees.

Other commitments. The Company is party to a drilling commitment agreement with a third-party midstream provider such that the Company is required to drill and complete a total of 106 qualifying wells, whereby a minimum number of wells out of the total must be drilled by a deadline occurring every two years over a period ending December 31, 2026. The drilling commitment agreement provides for, among other things, a number of specifications such as minimum consecutive days of production, well performance, and lateral length. Wells operated by others can satisfy this commitment, subject to limitations. If the Company were to fail to complete the wells by the applicable deadline, it would be in breach of the agreement and the third-party midstream provider could attempt to assert damages against Civitas and its affiliates. As of the date of filing, the Company cannot reasonably estimate how much, if any, damages will be paid.

Refer to Note 13 - Leases for lease commitments.

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NOTE 7 - STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Long Term Incentive Plans

In April 2017, the Company adopted the 2017 Long Term Incentive Plan (“2017 LTIP”), which provides for the issuance of restricted stock units, performance stock units, and stock options, and reserved 2,467,430 shares of common stock. In June 2021, the Company adopted the 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan (“2021 LTIP”), which reserved an incremental 700,000 shares of common stock to those previously reserved under the 2017 LTIP. Finally, in conjunction with the Company’s merger with Extraction Oil & Gas, Inc. (“Extraction”) in November 2021, Civitas assumed Extraction’s 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan (the “Extraction Equity Plan”), which reserved 3,305,080 shares of common stock now issuable by Civitas. The 2017 LTIP, 2021 LTIP, and Extraction Equity Plan are collectively referred to herein as the “LTIP”.

The Company records compensation expense associated with the issuance of awards under the LTIP on a straight-line basis over the vesting period based on the fair value of the awards as of the date of grant within general and administrative expense. The following table outlines the compensation expense recorded by type of award (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2023		2022
Restricted and deferred stock units	$	4,425	$	5,265
Performance stock units	2,955		2,825

Total stock-based compensation	$	7,380	$	8,090

As of March 31, 2023, unrecognized compensation expense related to the awards granted under the LTIP will be amortized through the relevant periods as follows (in thousands):


	Unrecognized Compensation Expense		Final Year of Recognition
Restricted and deferred stock units	$	28,642	2026
Performance stock units	32,683		2025
Total unrecognized stock-based compensation	$	61,325

Restricted Stock Units and Deferred Stock Units

The Company grants time-based Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”) to its officers, executives, and employees and time-based Deferred Stock Units (“DSUs”) to its non-employee directors as part of its LTIP. Each RSU and DSU represents a right to receive one share of the Company’s common stock at the end of the specified vesting period. RSUs generally vest and settle either over a (i) one-year vesting period, with the entire grant vesting and settling on the anniversary date or (ii) three-year vesting period, with one-third of the total grant vesting and settling on each anniversary date. Each RSU is entitled to a dividend equivalent right to receive, upon settlement, a cash payment based on the regular cash dividends that would have been paid on a share of the Company’s common stock during the period between the grant date and the date the RSUs vest and are settled. Accrued but unpaid dividend equivalents are recognized as a liability on the accompanying balance sheets, until the recipients receive the dividend equivalents upon vesting and settlement. DSUs generally vest in quarterly installments over a one-year period following the grant date. DSUs are settled in shares of the Company’s common stock upon the non-employee director’s separation of service from the Board of Directors (the “Board”). Each DSU is entitled to a dividend equivalent right to receive, on a current basis, a cash payment based on the regular cash dividends that would have been paid on a share of the Company’s common stock. The grant-date fair value of RSUs and DSUs is equal to the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of the grant.

A summary of the status and activity of non-vested RSUs and DSUs for the three months ended March 31, 2023 is presented below:


	RSUs and DSUs	Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Non-vested, beginning of year	675,898	$	50.27
Granted	230,111	71.72
Vested	(96,983)	52.73
Forfeited	(3,310)	45.84
Non-vested, end of period	805,716	$	56.12

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The aggregate grant-date fair value of the RSUs and DSUs granted under the LTIP during the three months ended March 31, 2023 was $16.5 million.

Performance Stock Units

The Company grants market-based performance stock units (“PSUs”) to its officers and certain executives as part of its LTIP. The number of shares of the Company’s common stock issued to settle PSUs ranges from zero to 225% (or, for PSUs granted prior to fiscal year 2023, 200%) of the number of PSUs granted and is determined based on performance achievement against certain market-based criteria over a three-year performance period. PSUs generally vest and settle on December 31 of the year preceding the third anniversary of the date of grant. Each PSU is entitled to a dividend equivalent right to receive, upon settlement, a cash payment based on the regular cash dividends that would have been paid on a share of the Company’s common stock during the period between the grant date and the date the PSUs vest and are settled. Accrued but unpaid dividend equivalents are recognized as a liability on the accompanying balance sheets, until the recipients receive the dividend equivalents upon vesting and settlement.

Performance achievement is determined based on either, or a combination of, (1) the Company’s annualized absolute total shareholder return (“TSR”) or (2) for certain PSUs granted prior to fiscal year 2023, the Company’s absolute TSR relative to that of a defined peer group. Absolute TSR is determined based upon the performance of the Company's common stock over the performance period relative to the price of the Company’s common stock at the grant date. For awards with a relative TSR component, the Company’s absolute TSR is compared with the absolute TSRs of a group of peer companies over the performance period. The absolute TSR for the Company and each of the peer companies is determined by dividing (A) (i) the volume-weighted average share price for the last 30 trading days of the performance period, minus (ii) the volume-weighted average share price for the 30 trading days preceding the beginning of the performance period, plus (iii) dividends paid by (B) the volume-weighted average share price for the 30 trading days preceding the beginning of the performance period. The resultant amount is then annualized based on the length of the performance period.

The grant-date fair value of the PSUs was estimated using a Monte Carlo valuation model. The Monte Carlo valuation model is based on random projections of stock price paths and must be repeated numerous times to achieve a probabilistic assessment. Significant assumptions used in this valuation include the Company’s expected volatility as well as the volatilities for each of the Company’s peers and an interpolated risk-free interest rate based on U.S. Treasury yields with maturities consistent with the performance period.

A summary of the status and activity of non-vested PSUs for the three months ended March 31, 2023 is presented below:


	PSUs (1)	Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Non-vested, beginning of year	345,999	$	77.42
Granted	190,843	106.39
Vested	(8,926)	23.36

Expired	(242)	18.26
Non-vested, end of period	527,674	$	88.84

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(1)The number of awards assumes that the associated performance condition is met at the target amount (multiplier of one). The final number of shares of the Company’s common stock issued may vary depending on the performance multiplier, which ranges from zero to 225% (or, for PSUs granted prior to fiscal year 2023, 200%), depending on the level of satisfaction of the performance condition.

The aggregate grant-date fair value of the PSUs granted under the LTIP during the three months ended March 31, 2023 was $20.3 million.

Stock Options

The LTIP allows for the issuance of stock options to the Company’s employees at the sole discretion of the Board. Options expire ten years from the grant date unless otherwise determined by the Board.

Stock options are valued using a Black-Scholes Model where expected volatility is based on an average historical volatility of a peer group selected by management over a period consistent with the expected life assumption on the grant date, the risk-free rate of return is based on the U.S. Treasury constant maturity yield on the grant date with a remaining term

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equal to the expected term of the awards, and the Company’s expected life of stock option awards is derived from the midpoint of the average vesting time and contractual term of the awards.

A summary of the status and activity of non-vested stock options for the three months ended March 31, 2023 is presented below:


	Stock Options	Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
Outstanding, beginning of year	15,170	$	34.36

Exercised	(13,352)	34.36

Outstanding, end of period	1,818	$	34.36	3.8	$	62
Options outstanding and exercisable	1,818	$	34.36	3.8	$	62

The aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2023 was $0.5 million.

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NOTE 8 - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The Company follows authoritative accounting guidance for measuring the fair value of assets and liabilities in its financial statements. This guidance defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Further, this guidance establishes a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available.

The fair value hierarchy is broken down into three levels based on the reliability of the inputs as follows:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities

Level 2: Quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable

Level 3: Significant inputs to the valuation model are unobservable

Financial and non-financial assets and liabilities are classified based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of the fair value of assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy.

Derivatives

The Company uses Level 2 inputs to measure the fair value of oil and natural gas commodity price derivatives. The fair value of the Company’s commodity price derivatives is estimated using industry-standard models that contemplate various inputs including, but not limited to, the contractual price of the underlying position, current market prices, forward commodity price curves, volatility factors, time value of money, and the credit risk of both the Company and its counterparties. We validate our fair value estimate by corroborating the original source of inputs, monitoring changes in valuation methods and assumptions, and reviewing counterparty mark-to-market statements and other supporting documentation. Refer to Note 9 - Derivatives for more information regarding the Company’s derivative instruments.

The following tables present the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 and their classification within the fair value hierarchy (in thousands):


	As of March 31, 2023
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Derivative assets	$	—	$	5,782	$	—
Derivative liabilities	$	—	$	30,320	$	—


	As of December 31, 2022
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Derivative assets	$	—	$	3,284	$	—
Derivative liabilities	$	—	$	63,533	$	—

Long-Term Debt

The 5.0% Senior Notes are recorded at cost, net of any unamortized deferred financing costs. As of March 31, 2023, the fair value of the 5.0% Senior Notes was $380.6 million. This fair value is based on quoted market prices, and as such, is designated as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. The recorded value of the Credit Facility, if any, approximates its fair value as it bears interest at a floating rate that approximates a current market rate. Please refer to Note 5 - Long-Term Debt for additional information.

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Warrants

Warrants issued are indexed to the Company’s common stock and required to be net share settled via a cashless exercise. Accordingly, they are classified as equity instruments. The Company’s share price traded below the exercise price of the warrants and therefore were not exercisable during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022.

The fair value of the warrants on the issuance date was determined using Level 3 inputs including, but not limited to, volatility, risk-free rate, and dividend yield under the Cox-Ross-Rubinstein binomial option pricing model. The warrants are recorded within additional paid-in capital on the accompanying balance sheets at a fair value of $77.5 million, with no recurring fair value measurement required. There have been no changes to the initial carrying amount of the warrants since issuance.

Acquisitions and Impairments of Proved and Unproved Properties

We measure acquired assets or businesses at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and review our proved and unproved oil and natural gas properties for impairment using inputs that are not observable in the market, and are therefore designated as Level 3 within the valuation hierarchy. During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded no impairments of proved properties and incurred zero and $18.0 million, respectively, of abandonment and impairment of unproved properties. Please refer to Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for information on the Company’s policies for determining fair value of its proved and unproved properties and related impairment expense.

NOTE 9 - DERIVATIVES

The Company periodically enters into commodity derivative contracts to mitigate a portion of its exposure to potentially adverse market changes in commodity prices for its expected future oil and natural gas production and the associated impact on cash flows. The Company’s commodity derivative contracts consist of swaps, collars, and basis protection swap arrangements. As of March 31, 2023, all derivative counterparties were members of the Credit Facility lender group and all commodity derivative contracts are entered into for other-than-trading purposes. The Company does not designate its commodity derivative contracts as hedging instruments.

A typical swap arrangement guarantees a fixed price on contracted volumes. If the agreed upon published third-party index price (“index price”) is lower than the fixed contract price at the time of settlement, the Company receives the difference between the index price and the fixed contract price. If the index price is higher than the fixed contact price at the time of settlement, the Company pays the difference between the index price and the fixed contract price.

A typical collar arrangement establishes a floor and ceiling price on contracted volumes through the use of a short call and a long put (“two-way collar”). When the index price is above the ceiling price at the time of settlement, the Company pays the difference between the index price and the ceiling price. When the index price is below the floor price at the time of settlement, the Company receives the difference between the index price and floor price. When the index price is between the floor price and ceiling price, no payment or receipt occurs. A minority of our collar arrangements combine a two-way collar with a short put that holds an exercise price below the floor price (“three-way collar”). In these arrangements, when the index price is below the floor price at the time of settlement, the Company receives the difference between the index price and the floor price, capped at the difference between the floor price and the exercise price of the short put.

Basis protection swaps are arrangements that guarantee a price differential for natural gas from a specified delivery point. For basis protection swaps, the Company receives a payment from the counterparty if the price differential is greater than the stated terms of the contract and pays the counterparty if the price differential is less than the stated terms of the contract.

As of March 31, 2023, the Company had entered into the following commodity price derivative contracts:


	Contract Period
	Q2 2023		Q3 2023		Q4 2023		Q1 2024		Q2 - Q4 2024
Oil Derivatives (volumes in Bbl/day and prices in $/Bbl)
Swaps
NYMEX WTI Volumes	1,205		1,053		984		814		1,087
Weighted-Average Contract Price	$	73.49	$	70.92	$	70.61	$	73.27	$	65.18







Three-Way Collars
NYMEX WTI Volumes	1,436		1,302		1,172		573		—
Weighted-Average Ceiling Price	$	57.69	$	57.48	$	56.49	$	56.25	$	—
Weighted-Average Floor Price	$	48.10	$	47.91	$	49.04	$	45.00	$	—
Weighted-Average Sold Put Price	$	37.70	$	37.41	$	39.04	$	35.00	$	—



Natural Gas Derivatives (volumes in MMBtu/day and prices in $/million British thermal units (“MMBtu”))
Swaps
NYMEX HH Volumes	46,374		46,120		45,947		31,790		21,619
Weighted-Average Contract Price	$	2.64	$	2.61	$	2.60	$	2.69	$	2.71


Two-Way Collars
NYMEX HH Volumes	1,563		1,887		1,756		736		1,131
Weighted-Average Ceiling Price	$	2.78	$	2.96	$	2.96	$	3.16	$	3.02
Weighted-Average Floor Price	$	2.21	$	2.34	$	2.38	$	2.50	$	2.35



Three-Way Collars
NYMEX HH Volumes	505		—		—		1,166		18
Weighted-Average Ceiling Price	$	3.33	$	—	$	—	$	3.50	$	3.42
Weighted-Average Floor Price	$	2.50	$	—	$	—	$	2.50	$	2.50
Weighted-Average Sold Put Price	$	2.00	$	—	$	—	$	2.00	$	2.00
Basis Protection Swaps
CIG-NYMEX HH Volumes	48,442		48,007		47,703		33,692		22,199
Weighted-Average Contract Price	$	(0.46)	$	(0.46)	$	(0.46)	$	(0.27)	$	(0.27)

Derivative Assets and Liabilities Fair Value

The Company’s commodity price derivatives are measured at fair value and are included in the accompanying balance sheets as derivative assets and liabilities. The following table contains a summary of all the Company’s derivative positions reported on the accompanying balance sheets as well as a reconciliation between the gross assets and liabilities and the potential effects of master netting arrangements on the fair value of the Company’s commodity derivative contracts as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (in thousands):


	March 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Derivative Assets:
Commodity contracts - current	$	3,319	$	2,490
Commodity contracts - noncurrent	2,463		794
Total derivative assets	5,782		3,284
Amounts not offset in the accompanying balance sheets	(3,203)		—
Total derivative assets, net	$	2,579	$	3,284

Derivative Liabilities:
Commodity contracts - current	$	(22,878)	$	(46,334)
Commodity contracts - long-term	(7,442)		(17,199)
Total derivative liabilities	(30,320)		(63,533)
Amounts not offset in the accompanying balance sheets	3,203		—
Total derivative liabilities, net	$	(27,117)	$	(63,533)

The following table summarizes the components of the derivative gain (loss) presented on the accompanying statements of operations for the periods below (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2023		2022
Derivative cash settlement loss:
Oil contracts	$	(3,449)	$	(125,162)
Natural gas contracts	(7,101)		(28,784)
NGL contracts	—		(12,632)
Total derivative cash settlement loss	(10,550)		(166,578)
Change in fair value gain (loss)	35,710		(128,915)
Total derivative gain (loss)	$	25,160	$	(295,493)

NOTE 10 - ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS

The Company recognizes an estimated liability for future costs associated with the abandonment of its oil and gas properties, including facilities requiring decommissioning. A liability for the fair value of an asset retirement obligation and corresponding increase to the carrying value of the related long-lived asset are recorded at the time a well is drilled or acquired, or a facility is constructed. The increase in carrying value is included in proved properties in the accompanying balance sheets. The Company depletes the amount added to proved properties and recognizes expense in connection with the accretion of the discounted liability over the remaining estimated economic lives of the respective long-lived assets. Cash paid to settle asset retirement obligations is included in the cash flows from operating activities section of the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.

The Company’s estimated asset retirement obligation liability is based on historical experience plugging and abandoning wells, estimated economic lives, estimated plugging and abandonment cost, and regulatory requirements. The liability is discounted using the credit-adjusted risk-free rate estimated at the time the liability is incurred or revised.

A roll-forward of the Company’s asset retirement obligation is as follows (in thousands):


	Amount
Balance as of December 31, 2022	$	291,026
Additional liabilities incurred	828
Accretion expense	3,836
Liabilities settled	(6,547)


Balance as of March 31, 2023	$	289,143
Current portion	25,557
Long-term portion	$	263,586

NOTE 11 - EARNINGS PER SHARE

Earnings per basic and diluted share are calculated under the treasury stock method. Basic net income per common share is calculated by dividing net income by the basic weighted-average common shares outstanding for the respective period. Diluted net income per common share is calculated by dividing net income by the diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding, which includes the effect of potentially dilutive securities. Potentially dilutive securities consist of unvested RSUs, DSUs, PSUs as well as outstanding in-the-money stock options and warrants. When the Company recognizes a loss from continuing operations, all potentially dilutive shares are anti-dilutive and are consequently excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share.

As discussed in Note 7 - Stock-Based Compensation, PSUs represent the right to receive a number of shares of the Company’s common stock ranging from zero to 225% (or, for PSUs granted prior to fiscal year 2023, 200%) of PSUs granted based on the performance achievement over the applicable performance period. The number of potentially dilutive shares related to PSUs is based on the number of shares, if any, that would be issuable at the end of the respective reporting period, assuming that date was the end of the performance period applicable to such awards.

The Company has also issued stock options and warrants, which both represent the right to purchase the Company’s common stock at a specified exercise price. The number of potentially dilutive shares related to the stock options and warrants is based on the number of shares, if any, that would be exercisable at the end of the respective reporting period, assuming that

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date was the end of such stock options’ or warrants’ term. Stock options and warrants are only dilutive when the average price of the common stock during the period exceeds the exercise price.

The following table sets forth the calculations of basic and diluted net income per common share (in thousands, except per share amounts):


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2023		2022
Net income	$	202,461	$	91,639

Basic net income per common share	$	2.48	$	1.08
Diluted net income per common share	$	2.46	$	1.07

Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic	81,719		84,840
Add: dilutive effect of stock awards	711		486
Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted	82,430		85,326

There were 138,049 and 18,436 shares that were anti-dilutive for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

The exercise price of the Company’s warrants was in excess of the Company’s stock price during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022; therefore, they were excluded from the earnings per share calculation.

NOTE 12 - INCOME TAXES

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured by applying the provisions of enacted tax laws to determine the amount of taxes payable or refundable currently or in future years related to cumulative temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and amounts reported in the accompanying balance sheets. The tax effect of the net change in the cumulative temporary differences during each period in the deferred tax assets and liabilities determines the periodic provision for deferred taxes.

The Company assesses the recoverability of its deferred tax assets each period by considering whether it is more likely than not that all or a portion of the deferred tax assets will be realized. In making such determination, the Company considers all available (both positive and negative) evidence, including future reversals of temporary differences, tax-planning strategies, projected future taxable income, and results of operations. As a result of merger activity in 2021, the Company had a valuation allowance of $25.4 million as of both March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 against certain acquired net operating losses and other tax attributes due to the limitation on realizability caused by the change of ownership provisions of Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. The Company will continue to monitor facts and circumstances in the reassessment of the likelihood that the deferred tax assets will be realized.

The net deferred tax liability as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 was $365.6 million and $319.6 million, respectively. Additionally, prepaid income taxes under current assets as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 were $7.7 million and $29.6 million, respectively.

Federal income tax expense differs from the amount that would be provided by applying the statutory United States federal income tax rate of 21% to income before income taxes primarily due to the effect of state income taxes, excess tax benefits and deficiencies on stock-based compensation awards, tax limitations on compensation of covered individuals, changes in valuation allowances, and other permanent differences including bargain purchase gain. During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded income tax expense of $65.1 million and $23.4 million, respectively.

The Company had no unrecognized tax benefits as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. The Company’s management does not believe that there are any new items or changes in facts or judgments that would impact the Company’s tax position taken thus far in 2023.

On August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) was signed into law. Among other provisions, the IRA imposes a 15% corporate alternative minimum tax (“Corporate AMT”) for tax years beginning after December 31, 2022. The Company is evaluating the potential impact of the Corporate AMT on our current income tax expense and income taxes payable; however, we currently do not believe this will materially affect our income taxes paid for the 2023 tax year.

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NOTE 13 - LEASES

The Company’s right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are recognized on the accompanying balance sheets based on the present value of the expected lease payments over the lease term. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company did not have any agreements in place that were classified as finance leases. The following table summarizes the asset classes of the Company’s operating leases (in thousands):


	March 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Operating Leases
Field equipment(1)	$	22,809	$	15,131
Corporate leases	6,804		8,235
Vehicles	1,976		759
Total right-of-use asset	$	31,589	$	24,125

Field equipment(1)	$	22,809	$	15,131
Corporate leases	7,459		8,898
Vehicles	1,976		759
Total lease liability	$	32,244	$	24,788

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(1)Includes compressors, certain natural gas processing equipment, and other field equipment.

Future commitments by year for the Company’s leases with a lease term of one year or more as of March 31, 2023 are presented in the table below. Such commitments are reflected at undiscounted values and are reconciled to the discounted present value recognized on the accompanying balance sheets as follows (in thousands):


	Operating Leases
Remainder of 2023	$	14,658
2024	12,485
2025	2,664
2026	1,943
2027	1,786
Thereafter	598
Total lease payments	34,134
Less: imputed interest	(1,890)
Total lease liability	$	32,244

NOTE 14 - SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Supplemental cash flow disclosures are presented below (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2023		2022
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash (paid) refunded for income taxes	$	2,758	$	(6,300)
Cash paid for interest	(1,328)		(774)
Supplemental non-cash investing and financing activities:


Changes in working capital related to capital expenditures	14,099		28,015

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NOTE 15 - STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Share Repurchases

On January 24, 2023, we entered into a privately-negotiated share purchase agreement with CPPIB Crestone Peak Resources Canada Inc. for the purchase of approximately 4.9 million shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $61.00 per share for a total purchase price of approximately $300.0 million. The purchase closed on January 27, 2023 and was funded from the Company’s cash on hand. The shares repurchased were immediately retired. We record share repurchases at cost, which includes incremental direct transaction costs, as a reduction to stockholder’s equity. As part of the incremental direct transaction costs, we recorded a 1% excise tax, as imposed by the IRA, with the corresponding liability recorded within accounts payable and accrued expenses on the accompanying balance sheets. Any excess of cost over the par value is charged to additional paid-in-capital on a pro-rata basis, with any remaining cost charged to retained earnings.

Dividends

In May 2021, we announced the initiation of a quarterly base cash dividend on our common stock. In March 2022, the Board approved the initiation of a quarterly variable cash dividend in addition to the aforementioned base dividend, equal to 50% of free cash flow after the base cash dividend for the preceding twelve-month period and pro forma for all acquisition and divestiture activity, assuming pro forma compliance with certain leverage targets.

The decision to pay any future dividends is solely within the discretion of, and subject to approval by, the Board. The Board’s determination with respect to any such dividends, including the record date, the payment date, and the actual amount of the dividend, will depend upon our profitability and financial condition, contractual restrictions, restrictions imposed by applicable law, and other factors that the Board deems relevant at the time of such determination. The following table summarizes the dividends paid for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 (per share):


	Base		Variable		Total
2023:
First quarter	$	0.50	$	1.65	$	2.15
2022:
First quarter	$	0.46	$	0.75	$	1.21

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” contained in our 2022 Form 10-K, as well as the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Executive Summary

We are an independent exploration and production company focused on the acquisition, development, and production of oil and associated liquids-rich natural gas in the Rocky Mountain region, primarily in the DJ Basin of Colorado. We believe our acreage in the DJ Basin has been significantly delineated by our own drilling success and by the success of offset operators, providing confidence that our results are repeatable and will continue to generate economic returns. The majority of our revenues are generated through the sale of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids production.

The Company’s primary objective is to maximize shareholder returns by responsibly developing our oil and natural gas resources. To achieve this, Civitas is guided by four foundational pillars that we believe add long-term, sustainable value. These pillars are: generate free cash flow, maintain a premier balance sheet, return free cash flow to shareholders, and demonstrate ESG leadership.

Financial and Operating Results

Our financial and operational results include:

•Crude oil equivalent sales volumes were flat for the three months ended March 31, 2023 when compared to the same period during 2022;

•Lease operating expense per barrel of oil equivalent (“Boe”) increased by 27% for the three months ended March 31, 2023 when compared to the same period during 2022 due to the Bison Acquisition, inflationary impacts, extreme weather, and standardization projects;

•General and administrative expense per Boe increased by 3% for the three months ended March 31, 2023 when compared to the same period during 2022 due to increases in professional services;

•Total liquidity was $1.5 billion as of March 31, 2023, consisting of cash on hand plus unused borrowing capacity from our Credit Facility. Please refer to Liquidity and Capital Resources below for additional discussion;

•Cash dividends of $173.4 million, or $2.15 per share, declared and paid during the three months ended March 31, 2023;

•Share repurchase of 4.9 million shares of the Company’s common stock at $61.00 per share;

•Cash flows provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2023 were $538.8 million, as compared to $532.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2022. Please refer to Liquidity and Capital Resources below for additional discussion; and

•Capital expenditures, inclusive of accruals, were $236.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023, of which $12.4 million represents land and midstream capital expenditures.

Midstream Assets

The Company’s midstream assets provide reliable gathering, treating, and storage for the Company’s operated production while reducing facility site footprints, leading to more cost-efficient operations and reduced emissions and surface disturbance per Boe produced. Additionally, this infrastructure helps ensure that the Company’s production is not constrained by any single midstream service provider. The net book value of the Company’s midstream assets was $327.8 million as of March 31, 2023.

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Current Events and Outlook

Commodity prices continue to be impacted by various macro-economic factors influencing the balance of supply and demand. In 2022 and continuing into 2023, commodity prices have remained strong, which significantly improved our earnings and ability to generate free cash flow. The strength in commodity prices has been primarily driven by increased demand resulting from the global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and related economic sanctions imposed on Russia, as well as OPEC+ restraining production growth, further augmented supply shortages, causing upward pressure on oil prices.

These drivers of upward price pressure are tempered by economic uncertainty surrounding inflation and increased interest rates. These inflationary pressures could also result in increases to our capital and operating expenses and could impact the cost of oilfield services, equipment, and personnel retention, among other things. Increases in interest rates as a result of inflation and a potentially recessionary economic environment in the United States could also have a negative effect on the demand for oil and natural gas. The foregoing destabilizing factors have caused dramatic fluctuations in global financial markets and uncertainty about world-wide oil and natural gas supply and demand, which in turn has increased the volatility of oil and natural gas prices.

The below graph depicts monthly average NYMEX WTI oil and NYMEX natural gas HH spot price over the periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022.

In light of uncertainty associated with oil and natural gas demand, future monetary policy relating to inflationary pressures, and governmental policies aimed at transitioning toward lower carbon energy, we cannot predict any future volatility in or levels of commodity prices or demand for oil and natural gas.

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Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto contained in Part I, Item 1 of this report. Comparative results of operations for the period indicated are discussed below.

The following table summarizes our product revenues, sales volumes, and average sales prices for the periods indicated:


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2023		2022		Change		Percent Change
Revenues (in thousands):
Crude oil sales(1)	$	460,071	$	548,966	$	(88,895)	(16)	%
Natural gas sales(2)	102,677		112,430		(9,753)		(9)	%
NGL sales	92,093		155,147		(63,054)		(41)	%
Product revenue	$	654,841	$	816,543	$	(161,702)	(20)	%

Sales Volumes:
Crude oil (MBbls)	6,461.1		6,123.5		337.6		6	%
Natural gas (MMcf)	26,906.1		26,786.4		119.7		—	%
NGL (MBbls)	3,403.1		3,722.7		(319.6)		(9)	%
Crude oil equivalent (MBoe)(3)	14,348.6		14,310.6		38.0		—	%

Average Sales Prices (before derivatives)(4):
Crude oil (per Bbl)	$	71.21	$	89.65	$	(18.44)	(21)	%
Natural gas (per Mcf)	$	3.82	$	4.20	$	(0.38)	(9)	%
NGL (per Bbl)	$	27.06	$	41.68	$	(14.62)	(35)	%
Crude oil equivalent (per Boe)(3)	$	45.64	$	57.06	$	(11.42)	(20)	%

Average Sales Prices (after derivatives)(4):
Crude oil (per Bbl)	$	70.67	$	69.21	$	1.46	2	%
Natural gas (per Mcf)	$	3.55	$	3.12	$	0.43	14	%
NGL (per Bbl)	$	27.06	$	38.28	$	(11.22)	(29)	%
Crude oil equivalent (per Boe)(3)	$	44.90	$	45.42	$	(0.52)	(1)	%

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(1)Crude oil sales excludes $0.3 million and $0.5 million of oil transportation revenues from third parties, which do not have associated sales volumes, for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

(2)Natural gas sales excludes $0.9 million and $0.7 million of gas gathering revenues from third parties, which do not have associated sales volumes, for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

(3)Determined using the ratio of 6 thousand cubic feet (“Mcf”) of natural gas to 1 Bbl of crude oil.

(4)Derivatives economically hedge the price we receive for oil, natural gas, and NGL. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, the derivative cash settlement loss for oil and natural gas was $3.4 million and $7.1 million, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2022, the derivative cash settlement loss for oil, natural gas, and NGLs was $125.2 million, $28.8 million, and $12.6 million, respectively. Please refer to Note 9 - Derivatives under Part I, Item 1 of this report for additional disclosures.

Product revenues decreased by 20% to $654.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to $816.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The decrease was due to an $11.42, or 20%, decrease in oil equivalent pricing, excluding the impact of derivatives.

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The following table summarizes our operating expenses for the periods indicated (in thousands, except per Boe amounts):


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2023		2022		Change		Percent Change
Operating Expenses:
Lease operating expense	$	45,838	$	36,019	$	9,819	27	%
Midstream operating expense	10,061		5,712		4,349		76	%
Gathering, transportation, and processing	67,352		50,403		16,949		34	%
Severance and ad valorem taxes	52,362		63,304		(10,942)		(17)	%
Exploration	571		528		43		8	%
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization	201,303		184,860		16,443		9	%
Abandonment and impairment of unproved properties	—		17,975		(17,975)		(100)	%
Unused commitments	391		776		(385)		(50)	%
Bad debt recovery	(253)		—		(253)		(100)	%
Merger transaction costs	482		20,534		(20,052)		(98)	%
General and administrative expense	36,858		35,720		1,138		3	%
Operating expenses	$	414,965	$	415,831	$	(866)	—	%

Selected Costs ($ per Boe):
Lease operating expense	$	3.19	$	2.52	$	0.67	27	%
Midstream operating expense	0.70		0.40		0.30		75	%
Gathering, transportation, and processing	4.69		3.52		1.17		33	%
Severance and ad valorem taxes	3.65		4.42		(0.77)		(17)	%
Exploration	0.04		0.04		—		—	%
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization	14.03		12.92		1.11		9	%
Abandonment and impairment of unproved properties	—		1.26		(1.26)		(100)	%
Unused commitments	0.03		0.05		(0.02)		(40)	%
Bad debt recovery	(0.02)		—		(0.02)		(100)	%
Merger transaction costs	0.03		1.43		(1.40)		(98)	%
General and administrative expense	2.57		2.50		0.07		3	%
Operating expenses	$	28.91	$	29.06	$	(0.15)	(1)	%

Lease operating expense. Our lease operating expense increased $9.8 million, or 27%, to $45.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 from $36.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, and increased 27% on an equivalent basis per Boe. The overall increase in lease operating expense is the result of the following: (i) the Bison Acquisition that closed on March 1, 2022, (ii) the impact of inflation in areas such as labor, power, and rentals, (iii) comparatively lower average temperatures that created prolonged downtime and meaningfully higher costs to bring wells back online, and (iv) our commitment to standardizing and creating efficiencies throughout 2023, which has required certain incremental costs in areas such as automation and labor.

Midstream operating expense. Our midstream operating expense increased $4.4 million, or 76%, to $10.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 from $5.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, and increased 75% on an equivalent basis per Boe. Midstream operating expense increased due to increases in labor and compression costs.

Gathering, transportation, and processing. Gathering, transportation, and processing expense increased $17.0 million, or 34%, to $67.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 from $50.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, and increased 33% on an equivalent basis per Boe. The Company continually monitors for the best sales volumes outlet and thereby incurred increased gathering, transportation, and processing expense during the three months ended March 31, 2023 associated with crude oil sales volumes, which also increased by 6% when compared to the same period in 2022. Further, all related gathering, transportation, and processing contracts contain annual price escalations, which have thereby contributed to the aggregate increase.

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Severance and ad valorem taxes. Our severance and ad valorem taxes decreased $10.9 million, or 17%, to $52.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 from $63.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, and decreased 17% on an equivalent basis per Boe. Severance and ad valorem taxes primarily correlate to revenues, which decreased by 20% for the three months ended March 31, 2023 when compared to the same period in 2022.

Depreciation, depletion, and amortization. Our depreciation, depletion, and amortization expense increased $16.4 million, or 9%, to $201.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 from $184.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, and increased 9% on an equivalent basis per Boe. The increase in depreciation, depletion, and amortization expense is due to an increase in the depletion rate driven by an increase in the depletable property base in proportion to proved reserves.

Unused commitments. During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, we incurred $0.4 million and $0.8 million, respectively, in unused commitments primarily due to certain deficiency payments incurred under minimum volume water commitments.

Merger transaction costs. During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, we incurred $0.5 million and $20.5 million, respectively, in legal, advisor, and other costs associated with the Bison Acquisition and other mergers completed in the fourth quarter of 2021. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, merger transaction costs included $7.6 million of severance payments associated with merger activity.

General and administrative expense. Our general and administrative expense increased $1.2 million, or 3%, to $36.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 from $35.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, and increased 3% on an equivalent basis per Boe. The primary driver of the increase relates to an increase in professional services.

Derivative gain (loss). Our derivative gain for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was $25.2 million as compared to a loss of $295.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022. Our derivative gain for the three months ended March 31, 2023 is due to fair market value adjustments caused by market prices being lower relative to our future contracted hedge prices, partially offset by settlement losses caused by market prices being higher than our current contracted hedge prices. Our derivative loss for the three months ended March 31, 2022 is due to settlements and fair market value adjustments caused by market prices being higher than our contracted hedge prices. Please refer to Note 9 - Derivatives under Part I, Item 1 of this report for additional discussion.

Interest expense. Our interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 was $7.4 million and $9.1 million, respectively. Average debt outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 was $400.0 million and $500.0 million, respectively. The components of interest expense for the periods presented are as follows (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2023		2022
Senior Notes	$	5,000	$	6,875

Commitment and letter of credit fees under the Credit Facility	1,299		1,113
Amortization of deferred financing costs	1,150		1,078

Total interest expense	$	7,449	$	9,066

Income tax expense. Our income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 was $65.1 million and $23.4 million, resulting in an effective tax rate of 24.3% and 20.3% on pre-tax income, respectively. Our effective tax rate differs from the statutory United States federal income tax rate of 21% due to the effect of state income taxes, excess tax benefits and deficiencies on stock-based compensation awards, tax limitations on compensation of covered individuals, changes in valuation allowances, and other permanent differences, including bargain purchase gain. Please refer Note 12 - Income Taxes under Part I, Item 1 of this report for additional discussion.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company’s primary sources of liquidity include cash flows from operating activities, available borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility, potential proceeds from equity and/or debt capital markets transactions, potential proceeds from sales of assets, and other sources. We may use our available liquidity for operating activities, working capital requirements, capital expenditures, acquisitions, debt reduction, the return of capital to shareholders, and for general corporate purposes.

Our primary source of cash flows from operating activities is the sale of oil, natural gas, and NGLs. As such, our cash flows are subject to significant volatility due to changes in commodity prices, as well as variations in our production volumes. The prices for these commodities are driven by a number of factors beyond our control, including global and regional product supply and demand, the impact of inflation and monetary policy, weather, product distribution, refining and processing capacity, regulatory constraints, and other supply chain dynamics, among other factors.

As of March 31, 2023, our liquidity was $1.5 billion, consisting of cash on hand of $556.1 million and $987.9 million of available borrowing capacity on our Credit Facility. As of the date of filing of this report, the available borrowing capacity on our Credit Facility remained unchanged. Borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility is primarily based on the value assigned to the proved reserves attributable to our oil and natural gas interests. As of March 31, 2023, the Company’s aggregate elected commitments were $1.0 billion and borrowing base was $1.85 billion. On April 28, 2023, as part of the regularly scheduled, semi-annual borrowing base redetermination under the Credit Facility, the Company’s aggregate elected commitments and borrowing base were reaffirmed. The next scheduled borrowing base redetermination date is set to occur in October 2023.

The Credit Facility contains customary representations and various affirmative and negative covenants as well as certain financial covenants, including (a) a maximum ratio of the Company’s consolidated indebtedness to earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, depletion, and amortization, exploration expense, and other non-cash charges (“permitted net leverage ratio”) of 3.00 to 1 and (b) a current ratio, inclusive of the unused commitments then available to be borrowed, to not be less than 1.00 to 1. The Company was in compliance with all covenants under the Credit Facility as of March 31, 2023, and through the filing of this report. Please refer to Note 5 - Long-Term Debt under Part I, Item 1 of this report for additional information.

Our material short-term cash requirements include: operating activities, working capital requirements, capital expenditures, commodity derivative liabilities, dividends, and payments of contractual obligations. Our material long-term cash requirements from various contractual and other obligations include: debt obligations and related interest payments, firm transportation and minimum volume agreements, taxes, asset retirement obligations, and operating leases. Please refer to Part I, Item 1 for additional information. Our future capital requirements, both near-term and long-term, will depend on many factors, including, but not limited to, commodity prices, market conditions, our available liquidity and financing, acquisitions and divestitures of oil and gas properties, the availability of drilling rigs and completion crews, the cost of completion services, success of drilling programs, land and industry partner issues, weather delays, the acquisition of leases with drilling commitments, and other factors. We regularly consider which resources, including debt and equity financings, are available to meet our future financial obligations, planned capital expenditures, and liquidity requirements.

Funding for these requirements may be provided by any combination of the sources of liquidity outlined above. We expect our 2023 capital program to be funded by cash flows from operations. Although we cannot provide any assurance, based on our projected cash flows from operations, our cash on hand, and available borrowing capacity on our Credit Facility, we believe that we will have sufficient capital available to fund these requirements through the 12-month period following the filing of this report.

The following table summarizes our cash flows and other financial measures for the periods indicated (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2023		2022
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	538,849	$	532,541
Net cash used in investing activities	(275,607)		(516,300)
Net cash used in financing activities	(475,161)		(116,346)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	556,215		154,451
Acquisition of oil and natural gas properties	(30,824)		(300,087)
Exploration and development of oil and gas properties	(250,389)		(260,667)

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Cash flows provided by operating activities

Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $6.3 million to $538.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 as compared to $532.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, which was attributable to our normal operating cycle. See Results of Operations above for more information on the factors driving these changes.

Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities

Net cash used in investing activities of $275.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was primarily the result of the exploration and development of oil and natural gas properties of $250.4 million and the acquisitions of oil and natural gas properties of $30.8 million, partially offset by $5.7 million from the sale of oil and natural gas properties.

Net cash used in investing activities of $516.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was primarily the result of acquisitions of oil and natural gas properties of $300.1 million and the exploration and development of oil and natural gas properties of $260.7 million, partially offset by cash acquired of $44.3 million.

Cash flows used in financing activities

Net cash used in financing activities of $475.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was primarily the result of the repurchase and retirement of common stock of $300.1 million, dividends paid of $173.4 million, and payments of employee tax withholdings in exchange for the return of common stock of $2.1 million.

Net cash used in financing activities of $116.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was primarily the result of dividends paid of $103.6 million and the payment of employee tax withholdings in exchange for the return of common stock of $12.9 million

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Reconciliation of EBITDAX to Net Income

Adjusted EBITDAX represents earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, depletion, and amortization, exploration expense, and other non-cash and non-recurring charges. Adjusted EBITDAX excludes certain items that we believe affect the comparability of operating results and can exclude items that are generally non-recurring in nature or whose timing and/or amount cannot be reasonably estimated. Adjusted EBITDAX is a non-GAAP measure that we present because we believe it provides useful additional information to investors and analysts, as a performance measure, for analysis of our ability to internally generate funds for exploration, development, acquisitions, and to service debt. We are also subject to financial covenants under our Credit Facility based on adjusted EBITDAX ratios. See Note 5 - Long-Term Debt under Part I, Item 1 of this report for more information about financial covenants under our Credit Facility. In addition, adjusted EBITDAX is widely used by professional research analysts and others in the valuation, comparison, and investment recommendations of companies in the oil and natural gas exploration and production industry. Adjusted EBITDAX should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income, net cash provided by operating activities, or other profitability or liquidity measures prepared under GAAP. Because adjusted EBITDAX excludes some, but not all items that affect net income and may vary among companies, the adjusted EBITDAX amounts presented may not be comparable to similar metrics of other companies.

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The following table presents a reconciliation of the GAAP financial measure of net income to the non-GAAP financial measure of adjusted EBITDAX (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2023		2022
Net income	$	202,461	$	91,639
Exploration	571		528
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization	201,303		184,860
Abandonment and impairment of unproved properties	—		17,975
Stock-based compensation(1)	7,380		8,090
Non-recurring general and administrative expense(1)	—		2,886
Merger transaction costs	482		20,534
Unused commitments	391		776
(Gain) loss on property transactions, net	241		(16,797)
Interest expense	7,449		9,066
Interest income(2)	(6,218)		—
Derivative (gain) loss	(25,160)		295,493
Derivative cash settlements loss	(10,550)		(166,578)
Income tax expense	65,089		23,361
Adjusted EBITDAX	$	443,439	$	471,833

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(1)Included as a portion of general and administrative expense in the accompanying statements of operations.

(2)Included as a portion of other income in the accompanying statements of operations.

Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow to Cash Provided by Operating Activities

Free cash flow is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure that is calculated as net cash provided by operating activities before changes in current assets and liabilities and less exploration and development of oil and natural gas properties, changes in working capital related to capital expenditures, and purchases of carbon offsets. We believe that free cash flow provides additional information that may be useful to investors in evaluating our ability to generate cash from our existing oil and natural gas assets to fund future exploration and development activities and to return cash to shareholders. Free cash flow is a supplemental measure of liquidity and should not be viewed as a substitute for cash flows from operations because it excludes certain required cash expenditures.

The following table presents a reconciliation of the GAAP financial measure of net cash provided by operating activities to the non-GAAP financial measure of free cash flow (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2023		2022
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	538,849	$	532,541
Add back: changes in current assets and liabilities	(116,079)		(93,352)
Cash flow from operations before changes in operating assets and liabilities	422,770		439,189
Less: exploration and development of oil and natural gas properties	(250,389)		(260,667)
Less: changes in working capital related to capital expenditures	14,099		28,015

Free cash flow	$	186,480	$	206,537

New Accounting Pronouncements

Please refer to Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Basis of Presentation under Part I, Item 1 of this report and Note 2 - Basis of Presentation in the 2022 Form 10-K for any recently issued or adopted accounting standards.

Critical Accounting Estimates

Information regarding our critical accounting estimates is contained in Part II, Item 7 of our 2022 Form 10-K. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, there were no significant changes in the application of critical accounting policies.

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Material Commitments

There have been no significant changes from our 2022 Form 10-K in our obligations and commitments, other than what is disclosed within Note 6 - Commitments and Contingencies and Note 13 - Leases under Part I, Item 1 of this report.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Oil and Natural Gas Price Risk

Our financial condition, results of operations, and capital resources are highly dependent upon the prevailing market prices of oil and natural gas. These commodity prices are subject to wide fluctuations and market uncertainties due to a variety of factors that are beyond our control. Factors influencing oil and natural gas prices include the level of global demand for oil and natural gas, the global supply of oil and natural gas, the establishment of and compliance with production quotas by oil exporting countries, weather conditions which determine the demand for natural gas, the price and availability of alternative fuels, local and global politics, and overall economic conditions. It is impossible to predict future oil and natural gas prices with any degree of certainty. Sustained weakness in oil and natural gas prices may adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations and may also reduce the amount of oil and natural gas reserves that we can produce economically. Any reduction in our oil and natural gas reserves, including reductions due to price fluctuations, can have an adverse effect on our ability to obtain capital for our exploration and development activities. Similarly, any improvements in oil and natural gas prices can have a favorable impact on our financial condition, results of operations, and capital resources.

Commodity Price Derivative Contracts

Our primary commodity risk management objective is to protect the Company’s balance sheet. We periodically enter into derivative contracts for oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids using NYMEX futures or over-the-counter derivative financial instruments. The types of derivative instruments that we use include swaps, collars, and puts. Upon settlement of the contract(s), if the relevant market commodity price exceeds our contracted swap price, or the collar’s ceiling strike price, we are required to pay our counterparty the difference for the volume of production associated with the contract. Generally, this payment is made up to 15 business days prior to the receipt of cash payments from our customers. This could have an adverse impact on our cash flows for the period between derivative settlements and payments for revenue earned. While we may reduce the potential negative impact of lower commodity prices, we may also be prevented from realizing the benefits of favorable price changes in the physical market. Please refer to the Note 9 - Derivatives under Part I, Item 1 of this report for summary derivative activity tables.

Interest Rates

As of March 31, 2023 and on the filing date of this report, we had a zero balance on our Credit Facility. Borrowings under our Credit Facility bear interest at a fluctuating rate that is tied to an Alternate Base Rate or Secured Overnight Financing Rate, at our option. Any increases in these interest rates can have an adverse impact on our results of operations and cash flows. As of March 31, 2023 and through the filing date of this report, the Company was in compliance with all financial and non-financial covenants under the Credit Facility.

Counterparty and Customer Credit Risk

In connection with our derivatives activity, we have exposure to financial institutions in the form of derivative transactions. As of March 31, 2023, our derivative contracts have been executed with 6 counterparties, all of which are members of the Credit Facility lender group and have investment grade credit ratings. However, if our counterparties fail to perform their obligations under the contracts, we could suffer financial loss.

We are also subject to credit risk due to concentration of our oil and natural gas receivables with certain significant customers. The inability or failure of our significant customers to meet their obligations to us or their insolvency or liquidation may adversely affect our financial results. We review the credit rating, payment history, and financial resources of our customers, but we do not require our customers to post collateral.

Marketability of Our Production

The marketability of our production depends in part upon the availability, proximity, and capacity of third-party refineries, access to regional trucking, pipeline and rail infrastructure, natural gas gathering systems, and processing facilities. We deliver crude oil and natural gas produced through trucking services, pipelines, and rail facilities that we do not own. The lack of availability or capacity on these systems and facilities could reduce the price offered for our production or result in the shut-in of producing wells or the delay or discontinuance of development plans for properties.

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A portion of our production may also be interrupted, or shut in, from time to time for numerous other reasons, including as a result of accidents, weather, field labor issues or strikes, or we might voluntarily curtail production in response to market conditions. If a substantial amount of our production is interrupted at the same time, it could adversely affect our cash flow.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2023. The term “disclosure controls and procedures,” as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, means controls and other procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported, within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers and internal audit function, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on the evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2023, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.

Management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives, and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. To assist management, we have established an internal audit function to verify and monitor our internal controls and procedures. The Company’s internal control system is supported by written policies and procedures, contains self-monitoring mechanisms, and is audited by the internal audit function. Appropriate actions are taken by management to correct deficiencies as they are identified.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in management’s evaluation pursuant to Rules 13a-15(d) or 15d-15(d) of the Exchange Act during the quarter ended March 31, 2023 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

Information regarding our legal proceedings can be found in Note 6 - Commitments and Contingencies under Part I, Item 1 of this report.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Our business faces many risks. Any of the risk factors discussed in this report or our other SEC filings could have a material impact on our business, financial position, or results of operations. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial may also impair our business operation. For a discussion of our potential risks and uncertainties, see the risk factors in Part I, Item 1A in our 2022 Form 10-K, together with other information in this report and other reports and materials we file with the SEC. We have identified these risk factors as important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in any written or oral forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

The following table provides information about our purchases of our common stock during the three months ended March 31, 2023:


				Total Number of Shares	Maximum Number of
	Total Number			Purchased as Part of	Shares that May Be
	of Shares	Average Price		Publicly Announced	Purchased Under Plans
	Purchased	Paid per Share		Plans or Programs	or Programs
January 1, 2023 - January 31, 2023(1)(2)	4,923,063	$	61.00	—	—
February 1, 2023 - February 28, 2023	24,545	$	61.99	—	—
March 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023	535	$	66.25	—	—
Total	4,948,143	$	61.01	—	—

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(1)On January 24, 2023, we entered into a privately-negotiated share purchase agreement with CPPIB Crestone Peak Resources Canada Inc. for the purchase of approximately 4.9 million shares of the Company’s common stock at $61.00 per share for a total purchase price of approximately $300.0 million. The purchase closed on January 27, 2023 and was funded from the Company’s cash on hand.

(2)In addition to the shares purchased in the privately-negotiated share purchase agreement with CPPIB Crestone Peak Resources Canada Inc., these amounts include 5,031 shares received by us from officers, executives, and employees for the payment of personal income tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock awards.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information.

None.

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Item 6. Exhibits.


Exhibit Number			Description
3.1			Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A filed on April 28, 2017)
3.2			Certificate of Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 3, 2021)
3.3			Certificate of Elimination of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock of Civitas Resources, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to Civitas Resources, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 3, 2021)
3.4			Sixth Amended and Restated Bylaws of Civitas Resources, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to Civitas Resources, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, File No. 001-35371, filed on October 31, 2022)
10.1			Share Purchase Agreement, dated January 24, 2023, between Civitas Resources, Inc. and CPPIB Crestone Peak Resources Canada Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Civitas Resources, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 24, 2023)
10.2*†			Form of Officer Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the Civitas Resources, Inc. 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan
10.3*†			Form of Officer Performance Stock Unit Agreement under the Civitas Resources, Inc. 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan
10.4*†			Form of Officer Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the Extraction Oil & Gas, Inc. 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan
10.5*†			Form of Officer Performance Stock Unit Agreement under the Extraction Oil & Gas, Inc. 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan
10.6*			Form of Indemnity Agreement between Civitas Resources, Inc. and the directors and executive officers of Civitas Resources, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to Civitas Resources, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 3, 2021)
31.1†			Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
31.2†			Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
32.1†			Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith)
32.2†			Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith)
101.INS†			XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH†			XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
101.CAL†			XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
101.DEF†			XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
101.LAB†			XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
101.PRE†			XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
104			Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

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* Management Contract or Compensatory Plan or Arrangement

† Filed or furnished herewith

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

CIVITAS RESOURCES, INC.

Date:

May 3, 2023

By:

/s/ Chris Doyle

Chris Doyle

President and Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer)

By:

/s/ Marianella Foschi

Marianella Foschi

Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer)

By:

/s/ Sandi K. Garbiso

Sandi K. Garbiso

Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer (chief accounting officer)