W&T Offshore Stock Price, News & Analysis

W&T Offshore (NYSE: WTI) has announced the closing of its $350 million 10.750% Senior Second Lien Notes due 2029 offering and several financial improvements. The company has:

- Reduced interest rate by 100 basis points from previous 11.750% Senior Second Lien Notes
- Repaid $114.2 million outstanding under the MRE Term Loan
- Secured a new $50 million revolving credit facility through July 2028
- Received $58.2 million from a previously announced $58.5 million insurance settlement

The new notes received improved credit ratings from S&P and Moody's and were significantly oversubscribed, including international investors. The proceeds will be used to purchase outstanding 2026 Senior Second Lien Notes, repay the MRE Term Loan, fund redemption of remaining 2026 notes, and cover related expenses.

W&T Offshore (NYSE: WTI) announced the initial results of its cash tender offer for its 11.750% senior second lien notes due 2026. As of January 27, 2025, the company received sufficient tenders and consents to implement amendments eliminating substantially all restrictive covenants and various events of default in the notes' indenture.

On January 28, 2025, W&T purchased $269,741,000 (98.09%) of the outstanding notes at $1,036.25 per $1,000 principal amount, plus accrued interest. The remaining $5,259,000 in notes can be tendered until February 11, 2025, at $1,006.25 per $1,000 principal amount. Any notes still outstanding by August 1, 2025, will be redeemed at 100% of principal plus accrued interest.

W&T Offshore (NYSE: WTI) has announced the pricing of $350 million in 10.750% senior second lien notes due 2029 at par in a private offering. The closing is expected on January 28, 2025. The company plans to use the proceeds, along with cash on hand, for multiple purposes including: purchasing outstanding 11.750% Senior Second Lien Notes due 2026 through a tender offer, redeeming any remaining 2026 notes after August 1, 2025, repaying the Munich Re Risk Financing term loan, and covering related fees and expenses.

The new notes and related guarantees are being offered exclusively to qualified institutional buyers in the US under Rule 144A and to non-U.S. investors outside the United States under Regulation S. The offering is exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933.

W&T Offshore (NYSE: WTI) has initiated a cash tender offer for all outstanding $275 million of its 11.750% Senior Second Lien Notes due 2026. The company is offering $1,036.25 per $1,000 principal amount for notes tendered by January 27, 2025 (Early Tender Payment Deadline), which includes a $30.00 early tender payment. Notes tendered after this deadline but before February 11, 2025 (Expiration Time) will receive $1,006.25 per $1,000.

Alongside the tender offer, W&T is soliciting consents to eliminate substantially all restrictive covenants and certain default provisions in the notes' indenture. The offer is contingent on several conditions, including the issuance of $350 million in new senior second lien notes due 2029. The company plans to redeem any remaining 2026 notes on August 1, 2025.

W&T Offshore (NYSE: WTI) announced several key operational updates. The company signed a PSA to sell its non-core interest in Garden Banks Blocks 385/386, producing 195 Boe/d, for $12.3 million. Two major field developments are expected to resume production: West Delta 73 field by mid-Q2 2025, and Main Pass 108/98 fields by early Q2 2025, with the latter previously producing 6.1 MMcfe/d before being shut-in.

The company will receive a $58.5 million insurance settlement in January 2025 for a casualty loss at Mobile Bay 78-1 well. The recently announced Presidential ban on new offshore drilling will not impact WTI's operations. The Garden Banks sale, effective December 1, 2024, will affect year-end 2024 reserves by approximately 0.12 million barrels of oil equivalent.

W&T Offshore (NYSE: WTI) is taking legal action against insurance companies demanding $250 million in additional collateral for bonds backing its offshore production activities. The lawsuit alleges price-fixing, collusion, and antitrust violations among five insurers. In July, one surety company demanded an additional $89 million in collateral, later filing suit for $93.5 million, despite W&T's perfect payment history.

The dispute centers on Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) rules requiring energy producers to provide bonds for cleanup operations. CEO Tracy W. Krohn argues these demands pose an existential threat to independent operators, comparing it to auto insurers suddenly requiring full cash value of a car plus increased premiums. Several states, including Texas, are challenging the BOEM rule, citing W&T as an example of potential harm to energy producers.

W&T Offshore reported Q3 2024 financial results with production of 31.0 MBoe/d (52% liquids), generating net cash from operating activities of $14.8 million and Free Cash Flow of $3.9 million. The company reported a net loss of $36.9 million, or $(0.25) per diluted share, with Adjusted EBITDA of $26.7 million. Key highlights include reduced lease operating expenses at $72.4 million (6% below guidance), increased cash position to $126.5 million, and maintained low leverage with Net Debt to TTM Adjusted EBITDA of 1.6x. The company declared a Q4 2024 dividend of $0.01 per share and reduced its 2024 full-year capital expenditure budget to $25-35 million.

W&T Offshore (NYSE: WTI) has scheduled its third quarter 2024 earnings release and conference call. The company will release its Q3 2024 earnings report on Thursday, November 7, 2024, after NYSE trading hours. A conference call to discuss the results will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time. Participants can join via phone or webcast, with an audio replay available on the company's website afterward.

W&T Offshore (NYSE: WTI) has released its 2023 Corporate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, marking its fourth sustainability report. The company has made significant progress in various areas, including shareholder rights, board structure, and environmental initiatives. Key highlights include:

- 26% decrease in total Scope 1 GHG emissions from 2019 to 2023
- 42% reduction in scope 1 GHG production intensity over the past five years
- Improved waste management tracking
- Enhanced shareholder engagement
- Establishment of an ESG Committee chaired by Dr. Nancy Chang

The report demonstrates W&T's commitment to environmental stewardship, sound corporate governance, and positive contributions to employees and communities.