Record Sales Volume and Growth in Adjusted Free Cash Flow
Ring Energy posted record sales volume for the third quarter of 20,108 barrels of oil equivalent per day, with oil sales at 13,204 barrels of oil per day. Adjusted free cash flow increased by 34% year-to-date.
Debt Reduction and Improved Liquidity
The company reduced its debt by $15 million during the third quarter, $33 million year-to-date, and $63 million since the Founders acquisition. Liquidity was reported at $208 million with a leverage ratio of 1.59x.
Cost Management and Efficiency
Lease operating expenses were $10.98 per BOE, at the midpoint of guidance. There was a 2% decrease in per BOE all-cash operating costs year-to-date.
Strategic Asset Sale
Ring Energy sold non-core assets for $5.5 million, which helped pay down $15 million of debt in the third quarter. This sale represented a 5.6x estimated next 12 months cash flow.