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Chord Energy Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Financial and Operating Results, Issues 2025 Outlook and Increases Base Dividend

1. Chord reported strong Q4 and FY24 production and financial performance. Guidance exceeded internal estimates. 2. Enerplus acquisition boosted reserves and delivered pronounced synergy benefits. This strengthened free cash flow. 3. Shareholder returns reached $944 million and dividend increased by approximately 4%. Capital management is robust. 4. Q1 and FY25 guidance indicate efficient capital deployment and sustained high production. Future outlook remains optimistic. 5. Active share repurchases and a healthy balance sheet underscore a compelling investment narrative. Execution remains strong.

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HOUSTON, Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chord Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: CHRD) ("Chord", "Chord Energy" or the "Company") today reported financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2024 and announced its 2025 outlook. The results for the year ended December 31, 2024 include the results of Enerplus Corporation ("Enerplus") for the period subsequent to May 31, 2024, unless otherwise noted. Key Takeaways and Updates: 4Q24 Operational and Financial Highlights: (1) Non-GAAP financial measure. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for a reconciliation to the most directly comparable financial measures under United States generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). "I'm very pleased with Chord's positioning as we enter 2025," said Danny Brown, Chord Energy's President and Chief Executive Officer. "Chord's significant synergy capture from the Enerplus transaction, our utilization of longer laterals and wider spacing, and our strong operational performance has delivered highly efficient capital investment opportunities, strong economic returns, and has placed us in a leadership position in the Williston Basin. As I look forward, our substantial, low-cost inventory continues to generate compelling economics at low reinvestment rates and yields robust free cash-flow and attractive return of capital options. In 2024, on a pro forma basis, Chord returned $944 million to shareholders, representing approximately 14% of our current market capitalization. We believe Chord is a compelling investment opportunity and expect share repurchases to comprise a significant portion of future shareholder returns, particularly at current prices." Mr. Brown continued, "Fourth quarter performance was the latest in a series of strong quarters, with higher than expected production supported by solid execution and excellent well results, all while maintaining a focus on cost control. Robust first quarter guidance reflects a strong start to the 2025 program and positions us well for this year and beyond. And while I am proud of what we've accomplished, we remain focused as an organization on driving continuous improvement through the business and delivering even better efficiency. In summary, our low-cost inventory, capital efficient development program, and strong balance sheet support sustainable free cash flow generation and high shareholder returns. My thanks and congratulations to the Chord team for continuing to execute well, making our organization better, and operating in a safe and sustainable manner." 4Q24 Operational and Financial Update: The following table presents select 4Q24 operational and financial data compared to guidance released on November 6, 2024: Metric 4Q24 Actual 4Q24 Guidance Oil Volumes (MBopd) 153.3 149.5 – 154.5 NGL Volumes (MBblpd) 51.8 46.1 – 47.6 Natural Gas Volumes (MMcfpd) 410.5 395.5 – 408.5 Total Volumes (MBoepd) 273.5 261.5 – 270.1 E&P & Other CapEx ($MM)(1) $330.3 $315 – $355 Oil Discount to WTI ($/Bbl) $(1.49) $(2.00) – $0.00 NGL Realization (% of WTI) 14 % 5% – 15% Natural Gas Realization (% of Henry Hub) 43 % 25% – 35% LOE ($/Boe) $9.60 $9.25 – $10.25 Cash GPT ($/Boe)(2) $2.86 $2.60 – $3.20 Cash G&A ($MM)(2) $31.2 $29.0 – $31.0 Production Taxes (% of Oil, NGL and Natural Gas Sales) 8.4 % 8.7% – 9.1% Cash Interest ($MM)(2) $17.6 $18.0 – $20.0 (1) 4Q24 includes $5.2MM of capital incurred related to divested non-operated assets that was reimbursed. (2) Non-GAAP financial measure. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for a reconciliation to the most directly comparable financial measures under GAAP. Chord had 36 gross (26.2 net) operated turn-in-line ("TIL") wells in 4Q24. During the three months ended December 31, 2024, net cash provided by operating activities was $566.5MM and net income was $210.6MM ($3.43/diluted share). Adjusted EBITDA was $640.1MM, Adjusted Free Cash Flow was $276.9MM and Adjusted Net Income was $213.5MM ($3.49/diluted share). Cash taxes paid during the three months ended December 31, 2024 were $15.2MM, or 2.4% of Adjusted EBITDA, compared to the 4Q24 guidance range of 0% - 5% of Adjusted EBITDA at WTI prices of $60/Bbl – $80/Bbl. Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Free Cash Flow and Adjusted Net Income are non-GAAP financial measures. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for a reconciliation to the most directly comparable financial measures under GAAP. Estimated Net Proved Reserves: During 2024, the Company added 63.7 million barrels of oil equivalent ("MMBoe") of net proved reserves as a result of successful drilling in the Williston Basin and 315.3 MMBoe from the purchase of reserves in place associated with the Enerplus Acquisition in May 2024. Chord's estimated net proved reserves at December 31, 2024 were 883.0 MMBoe and consisted of 503.4 million barrels ("MMBbl") of crude oil, 167.2 MMBbl of NGLs and 1,274.7 billion cubic feet ("Bcf") of natural gas. The Company's estimated net proved reserves and PV-10 do not include probable or possible reserves and were determined using the preceding 12-month unweighted arithmetic average of the first-day-of-the-month index prices for crude oil and natural gas, which were held constant throughout the life of the properties. For the year ended December 31, 2024, the unweighted arithmetic average first-day-of-the-month prices for the prior 12 months were $75.48 per Bbl for crude oil and $2.13 per MMBtu for natural gas. These prices were adjusted for quality, energy content, transportation fees and market differentials. The information in the following table does not give any effect to or reflect our commodity derivatives. Future operating costs, production taxes, plugging and abandonment costs and capital costs were based on current costs as of year end. The Company's estimated net proved reserves and related PV-10 at December 31, 2024 were based on reports independently prepared by Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc., the Company's independent reserve engineers. The table below summarizes the Company's estimated net proved reserves and related PV-10 at December 31, 2024: Crude Oil (MMBbl) NGLs (MMBbl) Natural Gas (Bcf) Net Estimated Reserves (MMBoe) PV-10(1) (in millions) Developed 317.7 125.8 1,053.3 619.0 $                7,519.9 Undeveloped 185.7 41.4 221.4 264.0 2,742.7 Total Proved 503.4 167.2 1,274.7 883.0 $              10,262.6 (1) PV-10 is a non-GAAP financial measure and generally differs from Standardized Measure, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, because it does not include the effect of income taxes on discounted future net cash flows. We believe PV-10 is a useful measure for investors when evaluating the relative monetary significance of our oil and gas properties and as a basis for comparison of the relative size and value of our proved reserves to our peers without regard to income taxes, which can vary between individual companies for various and unique factors. The PV-10 does not purport to present the fair value of our proved oil, NGL and natural gas reserves. Return of Capital: Chord declared a base dividend of $1.30 per share of common stock, representing an increase of approximately 4% from the base dividend declared in November 2024. The dividend will be payable on March 26, 2025 to shareholders of record as of March 11, 2025. Details regarding the Return of Capital calculation can be found in the Company's most recent investor presentation located on its website at https://ir.chordenergy.com/presentations.The Company repurchased 1,604,011 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $127.82 per share totaling $205.0MM in 4Q24, representing 100% of shareholder returns after the base dividend. Shares issued and outstanding as of February 21, 2025 were 59.6MM (60.3MM on a fully diluted basis) compared to 60.1MM as of December 31, 2024. 2025 Outlook: Chord's 2025 program focuses on maximizing free cash flow generation through strong capital efficiency. The 2025 outlook is consistent with Chord's three-year outlook that was announced in November 2024 to deliver oil volumes of 152 MBopd – 153 MBopd for $1.4B of CapEx annually. Chord expects to generate approximately $2.5B of Adjusted EBITDA and $860MM of Adjusted Free Cash Flow in 2025 ($70/Bbl WTI and $3.50/MMBtu Henry Hub). Highlights of the 2025 plan include: The following table presents select operational and financial guidance for 1Q25 and FY25: Metric 1Q25 Guidance FY25 Guidance Oil Volumes (MBopd) 149.5 – 152.5 150.3 – 154.8 NGL Volumes (MBblpd) 46.8 – 48.3 47.8 – 49.3 Natural Gas Volumes (MMcfpd) 402.0 – 415.0 415.5 – 428.5 Total Volumes (MBoepd) 263.3 – 269.9 267.3 – 275.5 E&P & Other CapEx ($MM) $350 – $380 $1,340 – $1,460 Oil Discount to WTI ($/Bbl) $(3.00) – $(1.00) $(2.75) – $(0.75) NGL Realization (% of WTI) 13% – 23% 9% – 19% Natural Gas Realization (% of Henry Hub) 45% – 55% 35% – 45% LOE ($/Boe) $9.40 – $10.40 $9.40 – $10.40 Cash GPT ($/Boe)(1) $2.65 – $3.15 $2.65 – $3.15 Cash G&A ($MM)(1) $29.0 – $31.0 $97.0 – $107.0 Production Taxes (% of Oil, NGL and Natural Gas Sales) 8.3% – 8.7% 8.4% – 8.8% Cash Interest ($MM)(1) $15.0 – $17.0 $51.0 – $59.0 Cash Tax (% of Adjusted EBITDA)(2) 1% – 7% 3% – 10% (1) Non-GAAP financial measure. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for a reconciliation to the most directly comparable financial measure under GAAP. (2) Cash Tax guidance reflects WTI prices between $60/Bbl – $80/Bbl. Select Operational and Financial Data: The following table presents select operational and financial data for the periods presented: 4Q24 3Q24 FY24 Production data: Crude oil (MBopd) 153.3 158.8 132.5 NGLs (MBblpd) 51.8 51.7 44.6 Natural gas (MMcfpd) 410.5 421.8 333.9 Total production (MBoepd) 273.5 280.8 232.7 Percent crude oil 56.1 % 56.6 % 56.9 % Average sales prices: Crude oil, without realized derivatives ($/Bbl) $       68.79 $       73.51 $       73.67 Differential to NYMEX WTI ($/Bbl) (1.49) (1.51) (1.52) Crude oil, with realized derivatives ($/Bbl) 69.16 73.58 73.69 Crude oil realized derivatives ($MM) (5.2) (1.0) (0.9) NGL, without realized derivatives ($/Bbl) 10.07 6.31 9.92 NGL, with realized derivatives ($/Bbl) 10.07 6.31 9.92 Natural gas, without realized derivatives ($/Mcf) 1.21 0.44 0.84 Natural gas, with realized derivatives ($/Mcf) 1.21 0.44 0.84 Selected financial data ($MM): Revenues: Crude oil revenues $       970.4 $    1,073.9 $    3,571.3 NGL revenues 48.0 30.0 162.1 Natural gas revenues 45.9 17.1 102.8 Total oil, NGL and natural gas revenues $    1,064.3 $    1,121.0 $    3,836.2 Cash flows: Net cash provided by operating activities: $       566.5 $       663.2 $    2,097.2 Non-GAAP financial measures(1): Adjusted EBITDA $       640.1 $       674.5 $    2,347.3 Adjusted Free Cash Flow(2) 276.9 312.5 1,005.1 Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders 213.5 212.8 879.4 Select operating expenses: LOE $       241.5 $       247.1 $       824.4 Gathering, processing and transportation expenses ("GPT") 73.1 77.4 267.6 Production taxes 89.0 101.0 333.4 Depreciation, depletion and amortization 350.7 360.2 1,107.8 Total select operating expenses $       754.3 $       785.7 $    2,533.2 Earnings per share: Basic earnings per share $          3.45 $          3.63 $       16.32 Diluted earnings per share 3.43 3.59 16.02 Adjusted diluted earnings per share (Non-GAAP)(1) 3.49 3.40 16.67 (1) Non-GAAP financial measure. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for a reconciliation to the most directly comparable financial measures under GAAP. (2) 4Q24 and FY24 Adjusted Free Cash Flow includes $5.2MM and $25.2MM, respectively, of capital incurred related to divested non-operated assets that was reimbursed. Marcellus natural gas volumes and realized natural gas prices were 113.7 MMcfpd and $2.29/Mcf, respectively, in 4Q24. For the year ended December 31, 2024 (including a full-year of Enerplus), Marcellus natural gas volumes and realized natural gas prices were 115.4 MMcfpd and $1.84/Mcf, respectively. Capital Expenditures: The following table presents the Company's total CapEx by category for the periods presented: 1Q24 2Q24 3Q24 4Q24 YTD24 CapEx ($MM): E&P $           257.7 $           312.9 $           328.4 $           330.2 $        1,229.2 Other — 1.4 0.8 0.1 2.3 Total E&P and other CapEx(1) 257.7 314.3 329.2 330.3 1,231.5 Capitalized interest 0.7 1.2 1.8 1.2 4.9 Acquisitions — 6.6 7.0 2.4 16.0 Total CapEx $           258.4 $           322.1 $           338.0 $           333.9 $        1,252.4 (1) 4Q24 and FY24 includes $5.2MM and $25.2MM, respectively, of capital incurred related to divested non-operated assets that was reimbursed. Balance Sheet and Liquidity: In February 2025, the Company completed its semi-annual borrowing base redetermination, setting the borrowing base at $2.75 billion and increasing the aggregate amount of elected commitments to $2.0 billion. The next scheduled redetermination is expected to occur in or around October 2025. The following table presents key balance sheet data and liquidity metrics as of December 31, 2024 (in millions) after taking into account the February 2025 redetermination: December 31, 2024 Revolving credit facility(1) $                            2,000.0 Revolver borrowings $                               445.0 Senior notes 400.0 Total debt $                               845.0 Cash and cash equivalents $                                 37.0 Letters of credit 30.8 Liquidity 1,561.2 (1) $2.75B borrowing base and $2.0B of elected commitments after annual borrowing base completed in February 2025. Contact: Chord Energy Corporation Bob Bakanauskas, Vice President, Investor Relations(281) 404-9600[email protected] Conference Call Information Investors, analysts and other interested parties are invited to listen to the webcast: Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. Central Live Webcast: https://app.webinar.net/v7W9Ny9NonL To join the conference call by phone without operator assistance (including sell-side analysts wishing to ask a question), you may register and enter your phone number at https://emportal.ink/41Y07CR   to receive an instant automated call back and be immediately placed into the call. You may also use the following dial-in information to join the conference call by phone with operator assistance: Dial-in: 1-800-836-8184 Intl. Dial-in: 1-646-357-8785 Conference ID: 11874 A recording of the conference call will be available beginning at 1:00 p.m. Central on the day of the call and will be available until Wednesday, March 5, 2025 by dialing: Replay dial-in: 1-888-660-6345 Intl. replay: 1-646-517-4150 Replay access: 11874 # The call will also be available for replay for approximately 30 days at https://www.chordenergy.com Forward-Looking Statements and Cautionary Statements Certain statements in this press release, other than statements of historical facts, that address activities, events or developments that Chord expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including any statements regarding the benefits and synergies of the Enerplus combination, future opportunities for Chord, future financial performance and condition, guidance and statements regarding Chord's expectations, beliefs, plans, financial condition, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance are forward-looking statements based on assumptions currently believed to be valid. Forward-looking statements are all statements other than statements of historical facts. The words "anticipate," "believe," "ensure," "expect," "if," "intend," "estimate," "probable," "project," "forecasts," "predict," "outlook," "aim," "will," "could," "should," "would," "potential," "may," "might," "anticipate," "likely," "plan," "positioned," "strategy" and similar expressions or other words of similar meaning, and the negatives thereof, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Specific forward-looking statements include statements regarding Chord's plans and expectations with respect to the return of capital plan, production levels and reinvestment rates, anticipated financial and operating results and other guidance and the effects, benefits and synergies of the Enerplus combination. The forward-looking statements are intended to be subject to the safe harbor provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on certain assumptions made by Chord based on management's experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, anticipated future developments and other factors believed to be appropriate. Such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of Chord, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those implied or expressed by the forward-looking statements. These include, but are not limited to, the ultimate results of integrating the operations of Chord, the effects of the Enerplus combination on Chord, including Chord's future financial condition, results of operations, strategy and plans, the ability of Chord to realize the anticipated benefits or synergies of the Enerplus combination in the timeframe expected or at all, changes in crude oil, NGL and natural gas prices, war between Russia and Ukraine, military conflicts in the Red Sea Region and war between Israel and Hamas and the potential for escalation of hostilities across the surrounding countries in the Middle East and their effect on commodity prices, changes in general economic and geopolitical conditions, including in connection with the recent elections in the United States, inflation rates and the impact of associated monetary policy responses, including elevated interest rates, changes in trade policies and regulations, including the potential for increases or changes in duties, current and potentially new tariffs or quotas, developments in the global economy as well as any public health crisis, our ability to pursue capital management activities or means to return capital to shareholders, the timing of planned capital expenditures, availability of acquisitions, uncertainties in estimating proved reserves and forecasting production results, operational factors affecting the commencement or maintenance of producing wells, the condition of the capital markets generally, as well as Chord's ability to access them, inflationary pressures, the proximity to and capacity of transportation facilities, uncertainties regarding environmental regulations or litigation and other legal or regulatory developments affecting Chord's business and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected as described in Chord's reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made and Chord undertakes no obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. As forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, caution should be exercised against placing undue reliance on such statements. Additional information concerning other risk factors is also contained in Chord's most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other SEC filings. About Chord Energy Chord Energy Corporation is an independent exploration and production company with quality and sustainable long-lived assets primarily in the Williston Basin. The Company is uniquely positioned with a best-in-class balance sheet and is focused on rigorous capital discipline and generating free cash flow by operating efficiently, safely and responsibly to develop its unconventional onshore oil-rich resources in the continental United States. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.chordenergy.com. Comparability of Financial Statements The results reported for the year ended December 31, 2024 reflect the consolidated results of Chord, including combined operations with Enerplus beginning on May 31, 2024 and the 2023 acquisition of acreage in the Williston Basin, while the results reported for the year ended December 31, 2023 reflect the consolidated results of Chord, including the 2023 acquisition of acreage in the Williston Basin beginning on June 30, 2023 and excluding the impact from the business combination with Enerplus, unless otherwise noted. Chord Energy Corporation Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (In thousands, except share data) December 31, 2024 2023 ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $                  36,950 $                317,998 Accounts receivable, net 1,298,973 943,114 Inventory 94,299 72,565 Prepaid expenses 30,875 42,450 Derivative instruments 35,944 37,369 Other current assets 82,077 11,055 Total current assets 1,579,118 1,424,551 Property, plant and equipment Oil and gas properties (successful efforts method) 12,770,786 6,320,243 Other property and equipment 58,158 49,051 Less: accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization (2,142,775) (1,054,616) Total property, plant and equipment, net 10,686,169 5,314,678 Derivative instruments 5,629 22,526 Investment in unconsolidated affiliate 142,201 100,172 Long-term inventory 25,973 22,936 Operating right-of-use assets 38,004 21,343 Goodwill 530,616 — Other assets 24,297 19,944 Total assets $          13,032,007 $             6,926,150 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities Accounts payable $                  68,751 $                  34,453 Revenues and production taxes payable 752,742 604,704 Accrued liabilities 732,296 493,381 Accrued interest payable 4,693 2,157 Derivative instruments 1,230 14,209 Advances from joint interest partners 2,434 2,381 Current operating lease liabilities 37,629 13,258 Other current liabilities 84,203 916 Total current liabilities 1,683,978 1,165,459 Long-term debt 842,600 395,902 Deferred tax liabilities 1,496,442 95,322 Asset retirement obligations 282,369 155,040 Derivative instruments 1,016 717 Operating lease liabilities 15,190 18,667 Other liabilities 8,150 18,419 Total liabilities 4,329,745 1,849,526 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders' equity Common stock, $0.01 par value: 240,000,000 shares authorized, 66,967,779 shares issued and 60,070,893 shares outstanding at December 31, 2024; and 120,000,000 shares authorized, 45,032,537 shares issued and 41,249,658 shares outstanding at December 31, 2023 673 456 Treasury stock, at cost: 6,896,886 shares at December 31, 2024 and 3,782,879 shares at December 31, 2023 (936,157) (493,289) Additional paid-in capital 7,336,091 3,608,819 Retained earnings 2,301,655 1,960,638 Total stockholders' equity 8,702,262 5,076,624 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $          13,032,007 $             6,926,150 Chord Energy Corporation Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (In thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Revenues Oil, NGL and gas revenues $      1,064,297 $         830,160 $      3,836,138 $      3,132,411 Purchased oil and gas sales 390,377 134,525 1,414,944 764,230 Total revenues 1,454,674 964,685 5,251,082 3,896,641 Operating expenses Lease operating expenses 241,500 169,861 824,408 658,938 Gathering, processing and transportation expenses 73,092 47,513 267,559 180,219 Purchased oil and gas expenses 390,618 133,892 1,412,357 761,325 Production taxes 88,987 68,512 333,397 260,002 Depreciation, depletion and amortization 350,740 167,432 1,107,776 598,562 General and administrative expenses 45,682 25,545 205,585 126,319 Exploration and impairment 2,113 2,073 17,021 35,330 Total operating expenses 1,192,732 614,828 4,168,103 2,620,695 Gain (loss) on sale of assets, net 3,274 (6,502) 17,088 (2,764) Operating income 265,216 343,355 1,100,067 1,273,182 Other income (expense) Net gain (loss) on derivative instruments (17,190) 51,935 12,563 63,182 Net gain (loss) from investment in unconsolidated affiliate 28,037 (91) 51,284 21,330 Interest expense, net of capitalized interest (17,577) (6,344) (56,523) (28,630) Other income, net 795 827 5,047 9,964 Total other income (expense), net (5,935) 46,327 12,371 65,846 Income before income taxes 259,281 389,682 1,112,438 1,339,028 Income tax expense (48,685) (88,049) (263,811) (315,249) Net income $         210,596 $         301,633 $         848,627 $      1,023,779 Earnings per share: Basic $                3.45 $                7.27 $              16.32 $              24.59 Diluted $                3.43 $                6.93 $              16.02 $              23.51 Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 60,770 41,324 51,796 41,490 Diluted 61,221 43,378 52,748 43,398 Chord Energy Corporation Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (In thousands) Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $        848,627 $     1,023,779 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation, depletion and amortization 1,107,776 598,562 (Gain) loss on sale of assets (17,088) 2,764 Impairment 9,839 28,963 Deferred income taxes 221,921 295,548 Net gain from investment in unconsolidated affiliate (51,284) (21,330) Net gain on derivative instruments (12,563) (63,182) Equity-based compensation expenses 22,996 46,108 Deferred financing costs amortization and other 1,056 505 Working capital and other changes: Change in accounts receivable, net (7,746) (147,870) Change in inventory (14,307) (12,659) Change in prepaid expenses 10,850 (1,199) Change in accounts payable, interest payable and accrued liabilities 30,047 78,267 Change in other assets and liabilities, net (52,897) (8,405) Net cash provided by operating activities 2,097,227 1,819,851 Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures (1,179,075) (905,673) Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (655,023) (361,609) Proceeds from divestitures 60,748 54,445 Derivative settlements (12,672) (268,887) Proceeds from sale of investment in unconsolidated affiliate — 40,612 Contingent consideration received 25,000 — Distributions from investment in unconsolidated affiliate 7,205 10,806 Net cash used in investing activities (1,753,817) (1,430,306) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from revolving credit facility 3,535,000 260,000 Principal payments on revolving credit facility (3,090,000) (260,000) Cash paid to settle Enerplus senior notes (63,000) — Deferred financing costs (3,313) — Repurchases of common stock (444,235) (239,339) Tax withholding on vesting of equity-based awards (63,386) (14,604) Dividends paid (529,910) (500,304) Payments on finance lease liabilities (1,458) (1,702) Proceeds from warrants exercised 35,844 91,251 Net cash used in financing activities (624,458) (664,698) Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (281,048) (275,153) Cash and cash equivalents: Beginning of period 317,998 593,151 End of period $          36,950 $        317,998 Supplemental cash flow information: Cash paid for interest, net of capitalized interest $          49,509 $          26,371 Cash paid for income taxes 53,721 17,195 Supplemental non-cash transactions: Change in accrued capital expenditures $          43,235 $          45,513 Change in asset retirement obligations 6,220 1,238 Non-cash consideration exchanged in business combination 3,732,137 — Dividends payable 16,658 37,553 Non-GAAP Financial Measures The following are non-GAAP financial measures not prepared in accordance with GAAP that are used by management and external users of the Company's financial statements, such as industry analysts, investors, lenders and rating agencies. The Company believes that the foregoing are useful supplemental measures that provide an indication of the results generated by the Company's principal business activities. However, these measures are not recognized by GAAP and do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP. Therefore, these measures may not be comparable to similar measures provided by other issuers. From time to time, the Company provides forward-looking forecasts of these measures; however, the Company is unable to provide a quantitative reconciliation of the forward-looking non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP measures because management cannot reliably quantify certain of the necessary components of such forward-looking GAAP measures. The reconciling items in future periods could be significant. To see how the Company reconciles its historical presentations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures, please visit the Investors—Documents & Disclosures—Non-GAAP Reconciliation page on the Company's website at https://ir.chordenergy.com/non-gaap. Cash GPT The Company defines Cash GPT as total GPT expenses less non-cash valuation charges on pipeline imbalances and non-cash mark-to-market adjustments on transportation contracts accounted for as derivative instruments. Cash GPT is not a measure of GPT expenses as determined by GAAP. Management believes that the presentation of Cash GPT provides useful additional information to investors and analysts to assess the cash costs incurred to market and transport the Company's commodities from the wellhead to delivery points for sale without regard to the change in value of its pipeline imbalances, which vary monthly based on commodity prices, and without regard to the non-cash mark-to-market adjustments on transportation contracts classified as derivative instruments. The following table presents a reconciliation of the GAAP financial measure of GPT expenses to the non-GAAP financial measure of Cash GPT for the periods presented: Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 (In thousands) GPT $           73,092 $           47,513 $         267,559 $         180,219 Pipeline imbalances (1,179) 135 (3,975) (7,768) Gain (loss) on derivative transportation contracts(1) — 3,723 (5,877) 20,570 Cash GPT $           71,913 $           51,371 $         257,707 $         193,021 (1) The Company had buy/sell transportation contracts that qualified as derivatives. The changes in the fair value of these contracts was recorded to GPT expense. As of June 30, 2024, the term of all remaining contracts expired. Cash G&A The Company defines Cash G&A as total G&A expenses less G&A expenses directly attributable to certain merger and acquisition activity, non-cash equity-based compensation expenses and other non-cash charges. Cash G&A is not a measure of G&A expenses as determined by GAAP. Management believes that the presentation of Cash G&A provides useful additional information to investors and analysts to assess the Company's operating costs in comparison to peers without regard to the aforementioned charges, which can vary substantially from company to company. The following table presents a reconciliation of the GAAP financial measure of G&A expenses to the non-GAAP financial measure of Cash G&A for the periods presented: Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 (In thousands) General and administrative expenses $           45,682 $           25,545 $         205,585 $         126,319 Merger costs(1) (8,962) — (89,258) (9,701) Equity-based compensation expenses (6,943) (8,849) (22,996) (46,108) Other non-cash adjustments 1,432 (3,640) 2,068 (7,804) Cash G&A $           31,209 $           13,056 $           95,399 $           62,706 (1) Includes costs directly attributable to the arrangement with Enerplus for the year ended December 31, 2024 and the costs directly attributable to the merger with Whiting Petroleum Corporation ("Whiting") for the year ended December 31, 2023. Cash Interest The Company defines Cash Interest as interest expense plus capitalized interest less amortization and write-offs of deferred financing costs. Cash Interest is not a measure of interest expense as determined by GAAP. Management believes that the presentation of Cash Interest provides useful additional information to investors and analysts for assessing the interest charges incurred on the Company's debt to finance its operating activities and the Company's ability to maintain compliance with its debt covenants. The following table presents a reconciliation of the GAAP financial measure of interest expense to the non-GAAP financial measure of Cash Interest for the periods presented: Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 (In thousands) Interest expense $           17,577 $              6,344 $           56,523 $           28,630 Capitalized interest 1,198 531 4,905 4,133 Amortization of deferred financing costs (1,140) 610 (4,538) (3,023) Cash Interest $           17,635 $              7,485 $           56,890 $           29,740 Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Free Cash Flow The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, depletion and amortization ("DD&A"), merger costs, exploration expenses, impairment expenses and other similar non-cash or non-recurring charges. The Company defines Adjusted Free Cash Flow as Adjusted EBITDA less Cash Interest and E&P and other capital expenditures (excluding capitalized interest and acquisition capital). Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Free Cash Flow are not measures of net income or cash flows from operating activities as determined by GAAP. Management believes that the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Free Cash Flow provides useful additional information to investors and analysts for assessing the Company's results of operations, financial performance, ability to generate cash from its business operations without regard to its financing methods or capital structure and the Company's ability to maintain compliance with its debt covenants. The following table presents reconciliations of the GAAP financial measures of net income and net cash provided by operating activities to the non-GAAP financial measures of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Free Cash Flow for the periods presented: Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 (In thousands) Net income $         210,596 $         301,633 $         848,627 $      1,023,779 Interest expense, net of capitalized interest 17,577 6,344 56,523 28,630 Income tax expense 48,685 88,049 263,811 315,249 Depreciation, depletion and amortization 350,740 167,432 1,107,776 598,562 Merger costs(1) 8,962 — 89,258 9,701 Exploration and impairment expenses 2,113 2,073 17,021 35,330 (Gain) loss on sale of assets (3,274) 6,502 (17,088) 2,764 Net (gain) loss on derivative instruments 17,190 (51,935) (12,563) (63,182) Realized gain (loss) on commodity price derivative contracts 5,187 (50,463) 883 (256,692) Net (gain) loss from investment in unconsolidated affiliate (28,037) 91 (51,284) (21,330) Distributions from investment in unconsolidated affiliate 2,341 2,307 9,255 10,806 Equity-based compensation expenses 6,943 8,849 22,996 46,108 Other non-cash adjustments 1,036 59 12,055 (1,753) Adjusted EBITDA 640,059 480,941 2,347,270 1,727,972 Cash Interest (17,635) (7,485) (56,890) (29,739) E&P and other capital expenditures(2) (330,319) (208,846) (1,231,550) (922,338) Cash taxes paid (15,180) (17,195) (53,721) (17,195) Adjusted Free Cash Flow $         276,925 $         247,415 $      1,005,109 $         758,700 Net cash provided by operating activities $         566,455 $         543,334 $      2,097,227 $      1,819,851 Changes in working capital 57,391 7,541 34,053 91,866 Interest expense, net of capitalized interest 17,577 6,344 56,523 28,630 Current income tax (benefit) expense (26,353) (30,820) 41,889 19,701 Merger costs(1) 8,962 — 89,258 9,701 Exploration expenses 2,112 2,073 7,183 6,367 Realized gain (loss) on commodity price derivative contracts 5,187 (50,463) 883 (256,692) Distributions from investment in unconsolidated affiliate 2,341 2,307 9,255 10,806 Deferred financing costs amortization and other 5,351 566 (1,056) (505) Other non-cash adjustments 1,036 59 12,055 (1,753) Adjusted EBITDA 640,059 480,941 2,347,270 1,727,972 Cash Interest (17,635) (7,485) (56,890) (29,739) E&P and other capital expenditures(2) (330,319) (208,846) (1,231,550) (922,338) Cash taxes paid (15,180) (17,195) (53,721) (17,195) Adjusted Free Cash Flow $         276,925 $         247,415 $      1,005,109 $         758,700 (1) Includes costs directly attributable to the arrangement with Enerplus for the year ended December 31, 2024 and the costs directly attributable to the merger with Whiting for the year ended December 31, 2023. (2) The three months and year ended December 31, 2024 includes $5.2MM and $25.2MM, respectively, of capital incurred related to divested non-operated assets that was reimbursed. Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share are supplemental non-GAAP financial measures that are used by management and external users of the Company's financial statements, such as industry analysts, investors, lenders and rating agencies. The Company defines Adjusted Net Income as net income after adjusting for (1) the impact of certain non-cash items, including non-cash changes in the fair value of derivative instruments, non-cash changes in the fair value of the Company's investment in an unconsolidated affiliate, impairment and other similar non-cash charges, (2) merger costs and (3) the impact of taxes based on the Company's effective tax rate applicable to those adjusting items in the same period. Adjusted Net Income is not a measure of net income as determined by GAAP. The Company calculates earnings per share under the two-class method in accordance with GAAP. The two-class method is an earnings allocation formula that computes earnings per share for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared (or accumulated) and participation rights in undistributed earnings. Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share is calculated as (i) Adjusted Net Income (ii) less distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities (iii) divided by the weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding for the periods presented. The following table presents reconciliations of the GAAP financial measure of net income to the non-GAAP financial measure of Adjusted Net Income and the GAAP financial measure of diluted earnings per share to the non-GAAP financial measure of Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share for the periods presented: Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 (In thousands) Net income $     210,596 $     301,633 $     848,627 $ 1,023,779 Net (gain) loss on derivative instruments 17,190 (51,935) (12,563) (63,182) Realized gain (loss) on commodity price derivative contracts 5,187 (50,463) 883 (256,692) Net (gain) loss from investment in unconsolidated affiliate (28,037) 91 (51,284) (21,330) Distributions from investment in unconsolidated affiliate 2,341 2,307 9,255 10,806 Impairment 1 — 9,839 28,964 Merger costs(1) 8,962 — 89,258 9,701 (Gain) loss on sale of assets (3,274) 6,502 (17,088) 2,764 Amortization of deferred financing costs 1,140 (610) 4,538 3,023 Other non-cash adjustments 1,036 59 12,055 (1,753) Tax impact(2) (853) 21,250 (10,646) 67,520 Adjusted net income 214,289 228,834 882,874 803,600 Distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities (785) (842) (3,502) (2,482) Adjusted net income attributable to common stockholders $     213,504 $     227,992 $     879,372 $     801,118 Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 (In thousands, except per share data) Diluted earnings per share $           3.44 $           6.95 $         16.09 $         23.59 Net (gain) loss on derivative instruments 0.28 (1.20) (0.24) (1.46) Realized gain (loss) on commodity price derivative contracts 0.08 (1.16) 0.02 (5.91) Net (gain) loss from investment in unconsolidated affiliate (0.46) — (0.97) (0.49) Distributions from investment in unconsolidated affiliate 0.04 0.05 0.18 0.25 Impairment — — 0.19 0.67 Merger costs(1) 0.15 — 1.69 0.22 (Gain) loss on sale of assets (0.05) 0.15 (0.32) 0.06 Amortization of deferred financing costs 0.02 (0.01) 0.09 0.07 Other non-cash adjustments 0.02 — 0.23 (0.04) Tax impact(2) (0.02) 0.49 (0.22) 1.56 Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share 3.50 5.27 16.74 18.52 Less: Distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities (0.01) (0.02) (0.07) (0.06) Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share $           3.49 $           5.25 $         16.67 $         18.46 Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 61,221 43,378 52,748 43,398 Effective tax rate applicable to adjustment items(2) 18.8 % 22.6 % 23.7 % 23.5 % (1) Includes costs directly attributable to the arrangement with Enerplus for the year ended December 31, 2024 and the costs directly attributable to the merger with Whiting for the year ended December 31, 2023. (2) The tax impact is computed utilizing the Company's effective tax rate applicable to the adjustments for certain non-cash and non-recurring items. SOURCE Chord Energy

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