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Vital Energy (NYSE: VTLE) reported first-quarter 2023 production exceeding guidance, averaging approximately 80.2 MBOE/d compared to the expected 72.5 - 76.5 MBOE/d. The increase was attributed to early production from new completions and improved uptime of wells. Oil production also surpassed initial forecasts at around 38.3 MBO/d against a target of 33.0 - 36.0 MBO/d.
Capital expenditures totaled about $200 million, below the guidance of $210 - $230 million, due to moderating inflation and deferred completions affected by severe weather.
Additionally, Vital Energy finalized the acquisition of Driftwood Energy for roughly $120.4 million in cash and stock, impacting production forecasts positively. Full-year production guidance has been updated to 76.0 - 80.0 MBOE/d for total production and 36.3 - 39.3 MBO/d for oil).
Vital Energy, Inc. (NYSE: VTLE) reported a record net income of $118.2 million for 4Q-22 and $631.5 million for FY-22, with cash flows from operating activities of $108.9 million and $829.6 million, respectively. The company plans to invest $625 - $675 million in 2023, focusing on high-return projects in the Midland Basin. The recent acquisition of Driftwood Energy for ~$127.6 million in cash and shares is expected to enhance production without increasing activity levels. Vital Energy's 2023 production forecast is 34.0 - 37.0 MBO/d, maintaining flat production compared to 4Q-22.