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, 2020

OR

 

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

Commission file number: 001-12719

 

GOODRICH PETROLEUM CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

76-0466193

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

801 Louisiana, Suite 700

Houston, Texas 77002

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code): (713) 780-9494

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol  Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share GDP NYSE American

 

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 and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted 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 and post 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

  

Accelerated filer

 

 

 

 

 

Non-accelerated filer

☐  

  

Smaller reporting company

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emerging growth company

 

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  ☒

 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes  ☒    No  ☐

 

The Registrant had 12,533,950 shares of common stock outstanding on May 6, 2020.



 

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GOODRICH PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

Page

PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

3

ITEM 1

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

3

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (unaudited)

3

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)

4

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)

5

  Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited) 6

 

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

7

ITEM 2

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

21

ITEM 3

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

30

ITEM 4

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

31

 

 

 

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

32

ITEM 1

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

32

ITEM 1A

RISK FACTORS

32

ITEM 2 UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS 32

ITEM 6

EXHIBITS

33

 

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1—Financial Statements

 

GOODRICH PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

   

March 31, 2020

   

December 31, 2019

 

ASSETS

               

CURRENT ASSETS:

               
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 1,262     $ 1,452  
Accounts receivable, trade and other, net of allowance     1,304       1,131  
Accrued oil and natural gas revenue     7,610       11,345  
Fair value of oil and natural gas derivatives     12,141       8,537  
Inventory     234       234  
Prepaid expenses and other     582       549  

Total current assets

    23,133       23,248  

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:

               
Unevaluated properties     230       123  
Oil and natural gas properties (full cost method)     321,058       302,859  
Furniture, fixtures and equipment and other capital assets     4,501       4,450  
      325,789       307,432  
Less: Accumulated depletion, depreciation and amortization     (107,631 )     (94,124 )

Net property and equipment

    218,158       213,308  
Fair value of oil and natural gas derivatives     -       31  
Deferred tax asset     393       393  
Other     2,221       2,338  

TOTAL ASSETS

  $ 243,905     $ 239,318  

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

               

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

               
Accounts payable   $ 26,279     $ 26,348  
Accrued liabilities     16,336       16,615  

Total current liabilities

    42,615       42,963  
Long term debt, net     105,089       104,435  
Accrued abandonment cost     4,300       4,169  
Fair value of oil and natural gas derivatives     3,191       2,786  
Other non-current liabilities     202       800  

Total liabilities

    155,397       155,153  

Commitments and contingencies (See Note 9)

               

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

               
Preferred stock: 10,000,000 shares $1.00 par value authorized, and none issued and outstanding     -       -  
Common stock: $0.01 par value, 75,000,000 shares authorized, and 12,533,950 and 12,532,550 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively     125       125  
Treasury stock (414 and zero shares, respectively)     (2 )     -  
Additional paid in capital     82,614       81,305  
Accumulated earnings     5,771       2,735  

Total stockholders’ equity

    88,508       84,165  

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

  $ 243,905     $ 239,318  

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

GOODRICH PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

    Three Months Ended March 31,     Three Months Ended March 31,  
   

2020

   

2019

 

REVENUES:

               
Oil and natural gas revenues   $ 22,983     $ 29,146  
Other     3       (6 )
      22,986       29,140  

OPERATING EXPENSES:

               
Lease operating expense     3,328       3,335  
Production and other taxes     863       631  
Transportation and processing     4,875       4,701  
Depreciation, depletion and amortization     13,267       10,046  
General and administrative     4,914       5,310  
Other     8       10  
      27,255       24,033  

Operating income (loss)

    (4,269 )     5,107  

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):

               
Interest expense     (1,952 )     (3,657 )
Interest income and other expense     119       6  
Gain (loss) on commodity derivatives not designated as hedges     9,138       (1,008 )
      7,305       (4,659 )
                 

Income before income taxes

    3,036       448  

Income tax benefit

    -       -  

Net income

  $ 3,036     $ 448  

PER COMMON SHARE

               
Net income per common share - basic   $ 0.24     $ 0.04  
Net income per common share - diluted   $ 0.22     $ 0.03  
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding - basic     12,533       12,151  
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding - diluted     13,849       14,132  

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

GOODRICH PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

    Three Months Ended March 31,     Three Months Ended March 31,  
   

2020

   

2019

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

               
Net income   $ 3,036     $ 448  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

               
Depletion, depreciation and amortization     13,267       10,046  
Right of use asset depreciation     313       285  
(Gain) loss on commodity derivatives not designated as hedges     (9,138 )     1,008  
Net cash received (paid) for settlement of derivative instruments     5,969       (1,760 )
Share-based compensation (non-cash)     1,156       1,568  
Amortization of finance cost, debt discount, paid in-kind interest and accretion     782       3,193  
Other     -       12  

Change in assets and liabilities:

               
Accounts receivable, trade and other, net of allowance     (173 )     (656 )
Accrued oil and natural gas revenue     3,735       2,236  
Prepaid expenses and other     4       35  
Accounts payable     (69 )     2,641  
Accrued liabilities     (4,032 )     (1,149 )

Net cash provided by operating activities

    14,850       17,907  

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

               
Capital expenditures     (15,038 )     (28,254 )
Proceeds from sale of assets     -       1,284  

Net cash used in investing activities

    (15,038 )     (26,970 )

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

               
Principal payments of bank borrowings     -       (2,000 )
Proceeds from bank borrowings     -       7,000  
Purchase of treasury stock     (2 )     (5 )

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

    (2 )     4,995  

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents

    (190 )     (4,068 )

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

    1,452       4,068  

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

  $ 1,262     $ -  

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

               
Cash paid for interest   $ 1,224     $ 505  
Increase in non-cash capital expenditures   $ 3,155     $ 1,059  

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

GOODRICH PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

   

Preferred Stock

   

Common Stock

   

Additional Paid-in

   

Treasury Stock

   

Retained

   

Total Stockholders’

 
   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

   

Capital

   

Shares

   

Value

   

Deficit

   

Equity

 

Balance at December 31, 2018

    -     $ -       12,151     $ 122     $ 74,861       -     $ -     $ (10,553 )   $ 64,430  

Net income

    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       448       448  

Share-based compensation

    -       -       -       -       1,745       -       -       -       1,745  

Treasury stock activity

    -       -       1       -       -       -       (5 )     -       (5 )

Balance at March 31, 2019

    -     $ -       12,152     $ 122     $ 76,606       -     $ (5 )   $ (10,105 )   $ 66,618  
                                                                         

Balance at December 31, 2019

    -     $ -       12,533     $ 125     $ 81,305       -     $ -     $ 2,735     $ 84,165  

Net income

    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       3,036       3,036  

Share-based compensation

    -       -       -       -       1,309       -       -       -       1,309  

Treasury stock activity

    -       -       1       -       -       -       (2 )     -       (2 )

Balance at March 31, 2020

    -     $ -       12,534     $ 125     $ 82,614       -     $ (2 )   $ 5,771     $ 88,508  

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

 

GOODRICH PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 1—Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies

 

Goodrich Petroleum Corporation (“Goodrich” and, together with its subsidiary, Goodrich Petroleum Company, L.L.C. (the “Subsidiary”), “we,” “our,” or the “Company”) is an independent oil and natural gas company engaged in the exploration, development and production of oil and natural gas on properties primarily in (i) Northwest Louisiana and East Texas, which includes the Haynesville Shale Trend, (ii) Southwest Mississippi and Southeast Louisiana, which includes the Tuscaloosa Marine Shale Trend (“TMS”), and (iii) South Texas, which includes the Eagle Ford Shale Trend.

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The consolidated financial statements of the Company included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q have been prepared, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and accordingly, certain information normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“US GAAP”) has been condensed or omitted. This information should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes contained in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year or for any interim period.

 

As further discussed in Note 12, “COVID-19 and Commodity Prices,” the impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) pandemic and related economic, business and market disruptions is evolving rapidly and its future effects are uncertain. The actual impact of these recent developments on the Company will depend on many factors, many of which are beyond management's control and knowledge. It is therefore difficult for management to assess or predict with precision the broad future effect of this health crisis on the global economy, the energy industry or the Company. As additional information becomes available, events or circumstances change and strategic operational decisions are made by management, adjustments may be required which could have a material adverse impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

 

Principles of Consolidation—The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and the Subsidiary. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The consolidated financial statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation. Certain data in prior periods’ financial statements have been adjusted to conform to the presentation of the current period. We have evaluated subsequent events through the date of this filing.

 

Use of Estimates— Our management has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents—Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, demand deposit accounts and temporary cash investments with maturities of ninety days or less at the date of purchase.

 

Accounts Payable—Accounts payable consisted of the following amounts as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

 

(In thousands)

 

March 31, 2020

   

December 31, 2019

 
Trade payables   $ 12,315     $ 11,461  
Revenue payables     12,330       14,483  
Prepayments from partners     1,224       -  
Miscellaneous payables     410       404  

Total Accounts payable

  $ 26,279     $ 26,348  

 

 

GOODRICH PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Accrued Liabilities—Accrued liabilities consisted of the following amounts as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

 

(In thousands)

 

March 31, 2020

   

December 31, 2019

 
Accrued capital expenditures   $ 9,330     $ 6,175  
Accrued lease operating expense     1,069       989  
Accrued production and other taxes     530       430  
Accrued transportation and gathering     1,969       2,258  
Accrued performance bonus     1,050       4,642  
Accrued interest     154       208  
Accrued office lease     1,669       1,414  
Accrued general and administrative expense and other     565       499  

Total Accrued liabilities

  $ 16,336     $ 16,615  

 

Inventory –Inventory consists of casing and tubulars that are expected to be used in our capital drilling program. Inventory is carried on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at the lower of cost or market.

 

Property and Equipment—Under US GAAP, two acceptable methods of accounting for oil and natural gas properties are allowed. These are the Successful Efforts Method and the Full Cost Method. Entities engaged in the production of oil and natural gas have the option of selecting either method for application in the accounting for their properties. The principal differences between the two methods are in the treatment of exploration costs, the computation of depreciation, depletion and amortization (“DD&A”) expense and the assessment of impairment of oil and natural gas properties. We have elected to adopt the Full Cost Method of accounting. We believe that the true cost of developing a “portfolio” of reserves should reflect both successful and unsuccessful attempts at exploration and production. Application of the Full Cost Method better reflects the true economics of exploring for and developing our oil and gas reserves.

 

Under the Full Cost Method, we capitalize all costs associated with acquisitions, exploration, development and estimated abandonment costs. We capitalize internal costs that can be directly identified with the acquisition of leasehold, as well as drilling and completion activities, but do not include any costs related to production, general corporate overhead or similar activities. Unevaluated property costs are excluded from the amortization base until we make a determination as to the existence of proved reserves on the respective property or impairment. We review our unevaluated properties at the end of each quarter to determine whether the costs should be reclassified to proved oil and natural gas properties and thereby subject to DD&A and the full cost ceiling test. For both the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, we transferred less than $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively from unevaluated properties to proved oil and natural gas properties. Our sales of oil and natural gas properties are accounted for as adjustments to net proved oil and natural gas properties with no gain or loss recognized, unless the adjustment would significantly alter the relationship between capitalized costs and proved reserves.

 

Under the Full Cost Method, we amortize our investment in oil and natural gas properties through DD&A expense using the units of production method. An amortization rate is calculated based on total proved reserves converted to equivalent thousand cubic feet of natural gas (“Mcfe”) as the denominator and the net book value of evaluated oil and gas asset together with the estimated future development cost of the proved undeveloped reserves as the numerator. The rate calculated per Mcfe is applied against the periods' production also converted to Mcfe to arrive at the periods' DD&A expense.

 

Depreciation of furniture, fixtures and equipment, consisting of office furniture, computer hardware and software and leasehold improvements, is computed using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives, which vary from three to five years.

 

Full Cost Ceiling Test—The Full Cost Method requires that at the conclusion of each financial reporting period, the present value of estimated future net cash flows from proved reserves (adjusted for hedges and excluding cash flows related to estimated abandonment costs), be compared to the net capitalized costs of proved oil and natural gas properties, net of related deferred taxes. This comparison is referred to as a “ceiling test”. If the net capitalized costs of proved oil and natural gas properties exceed the estimated discounted future net cash flows from proved reserves, we are required to write-down the value of our oil and natural gas properties to the value of the discounted cash flows. Estimated future net cash flows from proved reserves are calculated based on a 12-month average pricing assumption.

 

The Full Cost Ceiling Test performed as of March 31, 2020 and 2019 resulted in no write-down of the oil and gas properties. The low commodity prices experienced in the first quarter of 2020 lowered the 12-month average price used in the ceiling test resulting in the loss of a substantial amount of cushion of future net cash flows over net capitalized cost. We may be required to impair our oil and gas properties in the future, if commodity prices do not recover to previous period levels.

 

 

GOODRICH PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Fair Value Measurement—Fair value is defined 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. The fair value of an asset should reflect its highest and best use by market participants, whether in-use or an in-exchange valuation premise. The fair value of a liability should reflect the risk of non-performance, which includes, among other things, our credit risk.

 

We use various methods, including the income approach and market approach, to determine the fair values of our financial instruments that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, which depend on a number of factors, including the availability of observable market data over the contractual term of the underlying instrument. For some of our instruments, the fair value is calculated based on directly observable market data or data available for similar instruments in similar markets. For other instruments, the fair value may be calculated based on these inputs as well as other assumptions related to estimates of future settlements of these instruments. We separate our financial instruments into three levels (levels 1, 2 and 3) based on our assessment of the availability of observable market data and the significance of non-observable data used to determine the fair value of our instruments. Our assessment of an instrument can change over time based on the maturity or liquidity of the instrument, which could result in a change in the classification of the instruments between levels.

 

Each of these levels and our corresponding instruments classified by level are further described below:

 

 

Level 1 Inputs— unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. We have no Level 1 instruments;

 

Level 2 Inputs— quotes that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data. Included in this level are our senior credit facilities and commodity derivatives whose fair values are based on third-party quotes or available interest rate information and commodity pricing data obtained from third party pricing sources and our creditworthiness or that of our counter-parties; and

 

Level 3 Inputs— unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, such as discounted cash flow models or valuations, based on our various assumptions and future commodity prices. Included in this level would be our initial measurement of asset retirement obligations.

 

As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the carrying amounts of our cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and payables represented fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments.

 

Asset Retirement Obligations—Asset retirement obligations are related to the abandonment and site restoration requirements that result from the exploration and development of our oil and natural gas properties. We record the fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation in the period in which it is incurred and a corresponding increase in the carrying amount of the related long-lived asset. Accretion expense is included in “Depreciation, depletion and amortization” on our Consolidated Statements of Operations. See Note 3.

 

The estimated fair value of the Company’s asset retirement obligations at inception is determined by utilizing the income approach by applying a credit-adjusted risk-free rate, which takes into account the Company’s credit risk, the time value of money, and the current economic state, to the undiscounted expected abandonment cash flows. Given the unobservable nature of the inputs, the initial measurement of the asset retirement obligations was classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

Revenue Recognition—Oil and natural gas revenues are generally recognized upon delivery of our produced oil and natural gas volumes to our customers. We record revenue in the month our production is delivered to the purchaser. However, settlement statements and payments for our oil and natural gas sales may not be received for up to 60 days after the date production is delivered, and as a result, we are required to estimate the amount of production delivered to the purchaser and the price that will be received for the sale of the product. We record a liability or an asset for natural gas balancing when we have sold more or less than our working interest share of natural gas production, respectively. As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the net liability for natural gas balancing was immaterial. Differences between actual production and net working interest volumes are routinely adjusted. See Note 2.

 

Derivative Instruments—We use derivative instruments such as futures, forwards, swaps, collars, and options for purposes of hedging our exposure to fluctuations in the price of crude oil and natural gas and hedging our exposure to changing interest rates. Accounting standards related to derivative instruments and hedging activities require that all derivative instruments subject to the requirements of those standards be measured at fair value and recognized as assets or liabilities in the balance sheet. We offset the fair value of our asset and liability positions with the same counter-party for each commodity type. Changes in fair value are required to be recognized in earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met. All of our realized gain or losses on our derivative contracts are the result of cash settlements. We have not designated any of our derivative contracts as hedges; accordingly, changes in fair value are reflected in earnings. See Note 8.

 

 

GOODRICH PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Income Taxes—We account for income taxes, as required, under the liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis and operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

 

We recognize, as required, the financial statement benefit of an uncertain tax position only after determining that the relevant tax authority would more likely than not sustain the position following an audit. For tax positions meeting the more likely-than-not threshold, the amount recognized in the financial statements is the largest benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority. See Note 7.

 

Net Income or Net Loss Per Common Share—Basic income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) applicable to common stock for each reporting period by the weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) applicable to common stock for each reporting period by the weighted average shares of common stock outstanding during the period, plus the effects of potentially dilutive restricted stock calculated using the treasury stock method and the potential dilutive effect of the conversion of convertible securities, such as warrants and convertible notes, into shares of our common stock. See Note 6.

 

Commitments and Contingencies—Liabilities for loss contingencies, including environmental remediation costs, arising from claims, assessments, litigation, fines and penalties, and other sources are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the assessment and/or remediation can be reasonably estimated. Recoveries from third parties, when probable of realization, are separately recorded and are not offset against the related environmental liability. See Note 9.

 

Share-Based Compensation—We account for our share-based transactions using the fair value as of the grant date and recognize compensation expense over the requisite service period.

 

Guarantee—As of March 31, 2020, Goodrich Petroleum Company LLC, the wholly owned subsidiary of Goodrich Petroleum Corporation, was the Subsidiary Guarantor of our New 2L Notes (as defined below). The parent company has no independent assets or operations, the guarantee is full and unconditional, and the parent has no subsidiaries other than Goodrich Petroleum Company LLC.

 

Debt Issuance Cost—The Company records debt issuance costs associated with its New 2L Notes (and previously with its Convertible Second Lien Notes, both as defined below) as a contra balance to long term debt, net in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, which is amortized straight-line over the life of the respective notes. Debt issuance costs associated with our revolving credit facility debt are recorded in other assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, which is amortized straight-line over the life of such debt.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements

 

In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. The amendments in this ASU adds new guidance to simplify accounting for income taxes, changes the accounting for certain income tax transactions and makes minor improvements to the codification. For public entities, the amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods therein. We are evaluating the expected impact these amendments will have on our consolidated financial statements; however, we do not expect a material impact from the adoption of this ASU.

 

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting. The amendments is this ASU provide optional guidance for a limited period of time to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on financial reporting. The amendments in this ASU provide optional expedients and exceptions for applying US GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The amendments in this Update apply only to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. We are evaluating the expected impact these amendments and reference rate reform will have on our consolidated financial statements and various contracts.

 

 

GOODRICH PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 2—Revenue Recognition

 

In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification Topic 606, revenue is generally recognized upon delivery of our produced oil and natural gas volumes to our customers. Our customer sales contracts include oil and natural gas sales. Under Topic 606, each unit (Mcf or barrel) of commodity product represents a separate performance obligation which is sold at variable prices, determinable on a monthly basis. The pricing provisions of our contracts are primarily tied to a market index with certain adjustments based on factors such as delivery, product quality and prevailing supply and demand conditions in the geographic areas in which we operate. We allocate the transaction price to each performance obligation and recognize revenue upon delivery of the commodity product when the customer obtains control. Control of our produced natural gas volumes passes to our customers at specific metered points indicated in our natural gas contracts. Similarly, control of our produced oil volumes passes to our customers when the oil is measured either by a trucking oil ticket or by a meter when entering an oil pipeline. The Company has no control over the commodities after those points and the measurement at those points dictates the amount on which the customer's payment is based. Our oil and natural gas revenue streams include volumes burdened by royalty and non-operated working interests. Our revenues are recorded and presented on our financial statements net of the royalty and non-operated working interests. Our revenue stream does not include any payments for services or ancillary items other than sale of oil and natural gas.

 

We record revenue in the month our production is delivered to the purchaser. However, settlement statements and payments for our oil and natural gas sales may not be received for up to 60 days after the date production is delivered, and as a result, we are required to estimate the amount of production delivered to the purchaser and the price that will be received for the sale of the product. We record any differences, which historically have not been significant, between the actual amounts ultimately received and the original estimates in the period they become finalized. As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, receivables from contracts with customers were $7.6 million and $11.3 million, respectively.

 

The following table presents our oil and natural gas revenues disaggregated by revenue source and by operated and non-operated properties for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019:

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

   

Three Months Ended March 31, 2019

 

(In thousands)

  Oil Revenue     Gas Revenue    

NGL Revenue

   

Total Oil and Natural Gas Revenues

    Oil Revenue     Gas Revenue    

NGL Revenue

   

Total Oil and Natural Gas Revenues

 
                                                                 
Operated   $ 1,721     $ 19,138     $ -     $ 20,859     $ 2,711     $ 20,174     $ -     $ 22,885  
Non-operated     93       2,028       3       2,124       75       6,182       4       6,261  

Total oil and natural gas revenues

  $ 1,814     $ 21,166     $ 3     $ 22,983     $ 2,786     $ 26,356     $ 4     $ 29,146  

 

 

GOODRICH PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 3—Asset Retirement Obligations

 

The reconciliation of the beginning and ending asset retirement obligation for the three months ended March 31, 2020 is as follows (in thousands):

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

 

Beginning balance at December 31, 2019

  $ 4,169  
Liabilities incurred     70  
Dispositions     (12 )
Accretion expense     73  

Beginning balance at March 31, 2020

  $ 4,300  
Current liability   $ -  
Long term liability   $ 4,300  

 

 

NOTE 4—Debt

 

Debt consisted of the following balances as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (in thousands):

 

    March 31, 2020     December 31, 2019  
   

Principal

   

Carrying Amount

   

Principal

   

Carrying Amount

 
2019 Senior Credit Facility (1)   $ 92,900     $ 92,900     $ 92,900     $ 92,900  
New 2L Notes (2)     13,407       12,189       12,969       11,535  

Total debt

  $ 106,307     $ 105,089     $ 105,869     $ 104,435  

 

(1) The carrying amount for the 2019 Senior Credit Facility represents fair value as it was fully secured.

(2) The debt discount is being amortized using the effective interest rate method based upon a maturity date of May 31, 2021. The principal includes $1.4 million and $1.0 million of paid in-kind interest as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The carrying value includes $1.0 million and $1.1 million of unamortized debt discount and $0.3 million and $0.3 million of unamortized issuance cost as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

 

 

GOODRICH PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

The following table summarizes the total interest expense (contractual interest expense, amortization of debt discount, accretion and financing costs) and the effective interest rate on the liability component of debt for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 (amounts in thousands, except effective interest rates):

 

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

   

Three Months Ended March 31, 2019

 
   

Interest Expense

   

Effective Interest Rate

   

Interest Expense

   

Effective Interest Rate

 

2017 Senior Credit Facility

  $ -       %   $ 508       6.7 %
2019 Senior Credit Facility     1,299       5.5 %     -       %

Convertible Second Lien Notes (1)

    -       %     3,149       24.3 %
New 2L Notes (2)     653       22.0 %     -       %

Total interest expense

  $ 1,952             $ 3,657          

 

(1) The Convertible Second Lien Notes had a coupon interest rate of 13.50%; however, the discount recorded due to the convertibility of the notes increased the effective interest rate to 24.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2019. Interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2019 included $1.3 million of debt discount amortization and $1.8 million of paid in-kind interest.

(2) The New 2L Notes have a coupon interest rate of 13.50%; however, the discount recorded due to the convertibility of the notes increased the effective interest rate to 22.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2020. Interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2020 included $0.2 million of debt discount amortization and $0.4 million of accrued interest to be paid in-kind.

 

2017 Senior Credit Facility

 

On October 17, 2017, the Company entered into the Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement (as amended, the “2017 Credit Agreement”) with the Subsidiary, as borrower, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and certain lenders that are party thereto, which provided for revolving loans of up to the borrowing base then in effect (as amended, the “2017 Senior Credit Facility”). The 2017 Senior Credit Facility was set to mature on (a) October 17, 2021 or (b) December 30, 2019, if the Convertible Second Lien Notes had not been voluntarily redeemed, repurchased, refinanced or otherwise retired by December 30, 2019. The maximum credit amount under the 2017 Senior Credit Facility when it was paid off in full on May 14, 2019 was $250.0 million with a borrowing base of $75.0 million.

 

All amounts outstanding under the 2017 Senior Credit Facility bore interest at a rate per annum equal to, at the Company's option, either (i) the alternative base rate plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.75% to 2.75%, depending on the percentage of the borrowing base that was utilized, or (ii) adjusted LIBOR plus an applicable margin ranging from 2.75% to 3.75%, depending on the percentage of the borrowing base that was utilized. Undrawn amounts under the 2017 Senior Credit Facility were subject to a 0.50% commitment fee.

 

 

GOODRICH PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

The obligations under the 2017 Credit Agreement were secured by a first lien security interest in substantially all of the assets of the Company and the Subsidiary.

 

On May 14, 2019, the 2017 Senior Credit Facility was paid off in full and amended, restated and refinanced into the 2019 Senior Credit Facility. In connection with the refinancing, we recorded a $0.2 million loss on early extinguishment of debt related to the remaining unamortized debt issuance costs.

 

2019 Senior Credit Facility

 

On May 14, 2019, the Company entered into a Second Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement (the “2019 Credit Agreement”) among the Company, the Subsidiary, as borrower (in such capacity, the “Borrower”), SunTrust Bank, as administrative agent (the “Administrative Agent”), and certain lenders that are party thereto, which provides for revolving loans of up to the borrowing base then in effect (the “2019 Senior Credit Facility”).

 

The 2019 Senior Credit Facility matures on (a) May 14, 2024 or (b) December 3, 2021, if the New 2L Notes (as defined below) have not been voluntarily redeemed, repurchased, refinanced or otherwise retired by December 3, 2021, which is the date that is 180 days prior to the May 31, 2022 “Maturity Date” of the New 2L Notes. The 2019 Senior Credit Facility provides for a maximum credit amount of $500 million subject to a borrowing base limitation, which originally was $115 million. The borrowing base was increased to $125 million in August of 2019 and was subsequently decreased to $120 million in May 2020. The borrowing base is scheduled to be redetermined in March and September of each calendar year, and is subject to additional adjustments from time to time, including for asset sales, elimination or reduction of hedge positions and incurrence of other debt. Additionally, each of the Borrower and the Administrative Agent may request one unscheduled redetermination of the borrowing base between scheduled redeterminations. The amount of the borrowing base is determined by the lenders in their sole discretion and consistent with their oil and gas lending criteria at the time of the relevant redetermination. The Borrower may also request the issuance of letters of credit under the 2019 Credit Agreement in an aggregate amount up to $10 million, which reduce the amount of available borrowings under the borrowing base in the amount of such issued and outstanding letters of credit.

 

All amounts outstanding under the 2019 Senior Credit Facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at the Company’s option, either (i) the alternative base rate plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.50% to 2.50%, depending on the percentage of the borrowing base that is utilized, or (ii) adjusted LIBOR plus an applicable margin from 2.50% to 3.50%, depending on the percentage of the borrowing base that is utilized. Undrawn amounts under the 2019 Senior Credit Facility are subject to a commitment fee ranging from 0.375% to 0.50%, depending on the percentage of the borrowing base that is utilized. To the extent that a payment default exists and is continuing, all amounts outstanding under the 2019 Senior Credit Facility will bear interest at 2.0% per annum above the rate and margin otherwise applicable thereto. As of March 31, 2020, the weighted average interest rate on the borrowings from the 2019 Senior Credit Facility was 3.74%. The obligations under the 2019 Credit Agreement are guaranteed by the Company and secured by a first lien security interest in substantially all of the assets of the Company and the Borrower.

 

The 2019 Credit Agreement contains certain customary representations and warranties, affirmative and negative covenants and events of default. If an event of default occurs and is continuing, the lenders may declare all amounts outstanding under the 2019 Senior Credit Facility to be immediately due and payable.

 

The 2019 Credit Agreement also contains certain financial covenants, including the maintenance of (i) a ratio of Net Funded Debt to EBITDAX not to exceed 4.00 to 1.00 as of the last day of any fiscal quarter, (ii) a current ratio (based on the ratio of current assets to current liabilities as defined in the 2019 Credit Agreement) not to be less than 1.00 to 1.00 and (iii) until no New 2L Notes remain outstanding, a ratio of Total Proved PV-10 attributable to the Company’s and Borrower’s Proved Reserves to Total Secured Debt (net of any Unrestricted Cash not to exceed $10 million) not to be less than 1.50 to 1.00 and minimum liquidity requirements. On May 14, 2019, the Company utilized borrowings under the 2019 Senior Credit Facility to refinance its obligations under the 2017 Senior Credit Facility and to fund the Redemption (as defined below) of the Convertible Second Lien Notes.

 

 

GOODRICH PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

As of March 31, 2020, the Company had a borrowing base of $125.0 million with $92.9 million of borrowings outstanding. The Company also had $2.1 million of unamortized debt issuance costs recorded as of March 31, 2020 related to the 2019 Senior Credit Facility.

 

As of March 31, 2020, the Company was in compliance with all covenants within the 2019 Senior Credit Facility.

 

Convertible Second Lien Notes

 

In October 2016, the Company issued $40.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 13.50% Convertible Second Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2019 (the “Convertible Second Lien Notes”) along with 10-year costless warrants to acquire 2.5 million shares of common stock. Holders of the Convertible Second Lien Notes had a second priority lien on all assets of the Company, and holders of such warrants had a right to appoint two members to our Board of Directors (the “Board”) as long as such warrants were outstanding.

 

The Convertible Second Lien Notes were scheduled to mature on August 30, 2019 or six months after the maturity of our current revolving credit facility but in no event later than March 30, 2020. The Convertible Second Lien Notes bore interest at the rate of 13.50% per annum, payable quarterly in arrears on January 15, April 15, July 15 and October 15 of each year. The Company also had the option under certain circumstances to pay all or any portion of interest in-kind on the then outstanding principal amount of the Convertible Second Lien Notes by increasing the principal amount of the outstanding Convertible Second Lien Notes or by issuing additional second lien notes.

 

Upon issuance of the Convertible Second Lien Notes in October 2016, in accordance with accounting standards related to convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion as well as warrants on the debt instrument, we recorded a debt discount of $11.0 million, thereby reducing the $40.0 million carrying value upon issuance to $29.0 million and recorded an equity component of $11.0 million. The debt discount was amortized using the effective interest rate method based upon an original term through August 30, 2019. The Convertible Second Lien Notes were redeemed in full on May 29, 2019 for $56.7 million using borrowings under the 2019 Senior Credit Facility. In connection with the redemption of the Convertible Second Lien Notes, we recorded a $1.6 million loss on early extinguishment of debt related to the remaining unamortized debt discount and debt issuance costs.

 

New Convertible Second Lien Notes 

 

On May 14, 2019, the Company and the Subsidiary entered into a purchase agreement with certain funds and accounts managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc., as investment manager (each such fund or account, together with its successors and assigns, a “New 2L Notes Purchaser”) pursuant to which the Company issued to the New 2L Notes Purchasers (the “New 2L Notes Offering”) $12.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 13.50% Convertible Second Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2021 (the “New 2L Notes”). The closing of the New 2L Notes Offering occurred on May 31, 2019. Proceeds from the sale of the New 2L Notes were primarily used to pay down outstanding borrowings under the 2019 Revolving Credit Facility. Holders of the New 2L Notes have a second priority lien on all assets of the Company.

 

The New 2L Notes, as set forth in the indenture governing such notes (as amended, the “New 2L Notes Indenture”), were initially scheduled to mature on May 31, 2021. In May 2020, the maturity date of the New 2L Notes was extended to May 31, 2022. The New 2L Notes bear interest at the rate of 13.50% per annum, payable quarterly in arrears on January 15, April 15, July 15 and October 15 of each year. The Company may elect to pay all or any portion of interest in-kind on the then outstanding principal amount of the New 2L Notes by increasing the principal amount of the outstanding New 2L Notes.

 

The New 2L Notes Indenture contains certain covenants pertaining to us and our Subsidiary, including delivery of financial reports; environmental matters; conduct of business; use of proceeds; operation and maintenance of properties; collateral and guarantee requirements; indebtedness; liens; dividends and distributions; limits on sales of assets and stock; business activities; transactions with affiliates; and changes of control. The New 2L Notes Indenture also contains a financial covenant which requires the maintenance of a ratio of Total Proved PV-10 attributable to the Company's and Subsidiary's Proved Reserves (as defined in the New 2L Notes Indenture) to Total Secured Debt (net of any Unrestricted Cash not to exceed $10.0 million) not to be less than 1.50 to 1.00.

 

The New 2L Notes are convertible into the Company’s common stock at the conversion rate, which is the sum of the outstanding principal amount of New 2L Notes to be converted, including any accrued and unpaid interest, divided by the conversion price, which shall initially be $21.33, subject to certain adjustments as described in the New 2L Notes Indenture. Upon conversion, the Company must deliver, at its option, either (1) a number of shares of its common stock determined as set forth in the New 2L Notes Indenture, (2) cash or (3) a combination of shares of its common stock and cash; however, the Company’s ability to redeem the New 2L Notes with cash is subject to the terms of the 2019 Senior Credit Agreement.

 

The New 2L Notes were issued and sold to the New 2L Notes Purchasers pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) thereunder. The Company has completed the registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of the resale of the New 2L Notes and the shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of The New 2L Notes.

 

Upon issuance of the New 2L Notes on May 31, 2019, in accordance with accounting standards related to convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion, we recorded a debt discount of $1.4 million, thereby reducing the $12.0 million carrying value upon issuance to $10.6 million and recorded an equity component of $1.4 million. The equity component was valued using a binomial model. The debt discount is amortized using the effective interest rate method based upon an original term through May 31, 2021.

 

As of March 31, 2020, $1.0 million of debt discount and $0.3 million of debt issuance costs remained to be amortized on the New 2L Notes.

 

As of March 31, 2020, the Company was in compliance with all covenants within the New 2L Notes Indenture.

 

 

GOODRICH PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 5—Equity

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company did not have a material vesting of its share-based compensation units.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2019, no 10 year costless warrants associated with the Convertible Second Lien Notes were exercised. As of March 31, 2019, 150,000 of such warrants remained un-exercised, which were subsequently exercised prior to the redemption of the Convertible Second Lien Notes in full in May 2019.

 

NOTE 6—Net Income Per Common Share

 

Net income applicable to common stock was used as the numerator in computing basic and diluted net income per common share for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019. The Company used the treasury stock method in determining the effects of potentially dilutive restricted stock. The following table sets forth information related to the computations of basic and diluted net income per common share:

 

    Three Months Ended March 31, 2020     Three Months Ended March 31, 2019  
   

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

 

Basic net income per common share:

               

Net income applicable to common stock

  $ 3,036     $ 448  

Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding

    12,533       12,151  

Basic net income per common share

  $ 0.24     $ 0.04  
                 

Diluted net income per common share:

               

Net income applicable to common stock

  $ 3,036     $ 448  

Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding

    12,533       12,151  

Common shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Second Lien Notes associated warrants

    -       150  

Common shares issuable upon conversion of warrants of unsecured claim holders

    1,316       1,418  

Common shares issuable on assumed conversion of restricted stock **

    -       413  

Diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding

    13,849       14,132  

Diluted net income per common share (1)

  $ 0.22     $ 0.03  
                 

(1) Common shares issuable upon conversion of the New 2L Notes and Convertible Second Lien Notes, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted net income per common share since their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019.

    629       1,875  

 

** Common shares issuable on assumed conversion of share-based compensation assumes a payout of the Company's performance share awards at 100% of the initial units granted (or a ratio of one unit to one common share). The range of common stock shares which may be earned ranges from zero to 250% of the initial performance units granted.

 

 

GOODRICH PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 7—Income Taxes

 

We recorded no income tax expense or benefit for either the three months ended March 31, 2020 or 2019. We maintained a valuation allowance at March 31, 2020, which resulted in no net deferred tax asset or liability appearing on our statement of financial position with the exception of a deferred tax asset related to alternative minimum tax (“AMT”) credits. We recorded this valuation allowance after an evaluation of all available evidence (including commodity prices and our recent history of tax net operating losses in 2018 and prior years) led to a conclusion that based upon the more-likely-than-not standard of the accounting literature our deferred tax assets were unrecoverable. The valuation allowance was $74.2 million as of December 31, 2019, which resulted in a net non-current deferred tax asset of $0.4 million appearing on our statement of financial position. The net $0.4 million deferred tax asset as of March 31, 2020 relates to AMT credits, which are expected to be fully refundable regardless of the Company's regular tax liability. The valuation allowance has no impact on our net operating loss (“NOL”) position for tax purposes, and if we generate taxable income in future periods, we may be able to use our NOLs to offset taxable income at that time subject to any applicable tax limitations on the NOLs. Considering the Company’s taxable income forecasts, our assessment of the realization of our deferred tax assets has not changed, and we continue to maintain a full valuation allowance for our net deferred tax assets as of March 31, 2020 aside from the deferred tax asset related to the AMT credits.

 

As of March 31, 2020, we have no unrecognized tax benefits. There were no significant changes to our tax position since December 31, 2019.

 

NOTE 8—Commodity Derivative Activities

 

We use commodity and financial derivative contracts to manage fluctuations in commodity prices. We are currently not designating our derivative contracts for hedge accounting. All derivative gains and losses are from our oil and natural gas derivative contracts and have been recognized in “Other income (expense)” on our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

 

The following table summarizes gains and losses we recognized on our oil and natural gas derivatives for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019:

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

   

Three Months Ended March 31, 2019

 

Oil and Natural Gas Derivatives (in thousands)

               
Gain (loss) on commodity derivatives not designated as hedges, settled   $ 5,969     $ (1,760 )
Gain on commodity derivatives not designated as hedges, not settled     3,169       752  

Total gain (loss) on commodity derivatives not designated as hedges

  $ 9,138     $ (1,008 )

 

Commodity Derivative Activity

 

We enter into swap contracts, costless collars or other derivative agreements from time to time to manage commodity price risk for a portion of our production. Our policy is that all derivatives are approved by the Hedging Committee of our Board, and reviewed periodically by the Board.

 

Despite the measures taken by us to attempt to control price risk, we remain subject to price fluctuations for natural gas and crude oil sold in the spot market. Prices received for natural gas sold on the spot market are volatile due primarily to seasonality of demand and other factors beyond our control. Decreases in domestic crude oil and natural gas spot prices will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations and quantities of reserves recoverable on an economic basis. We routinely exercise our contractual right to net realized gains against realized losses when settling with our financial counter-parties. Neither our counter-parties nor we require any collateral upon entering into derivative contracts. We would have been at risk of losing $8.5 million and $2.5 million had RBC Capital Markets and Truist Bank, respectively, been unable to fulfill their obligations as of March 31, 2020.

 

 

GOODRICH PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

As of March 31, 2020, the open positions on our outstanding commodity derivative contracts, all of which were with Truist Bank, RBC Capital Markets, ARM Energy and Citizens Commercial Banking were as follows:

 

Contract Type

 

Average Daily Volume

   

Total Volume

    Weighted Average Fixed Price    

Fair Value at March 31, 2020 (In thousands)

 

Oil swaps (Bbls)

                               
2020   212     58,195     $58.46     $1,650  
2021   200     18,000     $56.58     379  

Total oil

                          $ 2,029  

Natural Gas swaps (MMBtu)

                               
2020   45,553     12,527,000     $2.56     $7,213  
2021   35,641     13,009,000     $2.45     (499)  
2022 (through March 31, 2022)   40,000     3,600,000     $2.39     (710)  
Natural Gas collars (MMBtu)                                
2020   24,338     6,693,000     $2.40 - $2.62     2,961  
2021 (through March 31, 2021)   27,000     2,430,000     $2.40 - $2.62     (366)  
Natural Gas basis swaps (MMBtu)                                
2020   50,000     13,750,000     $0.21     $517  
2021   50,000     18,250,000     $0.21     (166)  
2022   50,000     18,250,000     $0.21     (495)  
2023   50,000     18,250,000     $0.21     (589)  
2024   50,000     18,300,000     $0.21     (945)  

Total natural gas

                          $ 6,921  

Total oil and natural gas

                          $ 8,950  

 

During the first quarter of 2020 we entered into the following contracts with Truist Bank, RBC Capital Markets and Citizens Commercial Banking:

 

Contract Type

 

Daily Volume

   

Weighted Average Fixed Price

 

Contract Start Date

 

Contract Termination

Natural gas swap (MMBtu)   30,000     $2.37   April 1, 2021   March 31, 2022
Natural gas swap (MMBtu)   10,000     $2.48   October 1, 2021   March 31, 2022

 

The following table summarizes the fair values of our derivative financial instruments that are recorded at fair value classified in each Level as of March 31, 2020 (in thousands). We measure the fair value of our commodity derivative contracts by applying the income approach. See Note 1—“Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies” for our discussion regarding fair value, including inputs used and valuation techniques for determining fair values.

 

Description

 

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 
Fair value of oil and natural gas derivatives - Current Assets   $ -     $ 12,141     $ -     $ 12,141  
Fair value of oil and natural gas derivatives - Non-current Assets     -       -       -       -  
Fair value of oil and natural gas derivatives - Current Liabilities     -       -       -       -  
Fair value of oil and natural gas derivatives - Non-current Liabilities     -       (3,191 )     -       (3,191 )

Total

  $ -     $ 8,950     $ -     $ 8,950  

 

We enter into oil and natural gas derivative contracts under which we have netting arrangements with each counter-party. The following table discloses and reconciles the gross amounts to the amounts as presented on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

 

   

March 31, 2020

   

December 31, 2019

 

Fair Value of Oil and Natural Gas Derivatives

 

Gross

   

Amount

   

As

   

Gross

   

Amount

   

As

 

(in thousands)

 

Amount

   

Offset

   

Presented

   

Amount

   

Offset

   

Presented

 
Fair value of oil and natural gas derivatives - Current Assets   $ 14,206     $ (2,065 )   $ 12,141     $ 9,401     $ (864 )   $ 8,537  
Fair value of oil and natural gas derivatives - Non-current Assets     62       (62 )     -       847       (816 )     31  
Fair value of oil and natural gas derivatives - Current Liabilities     (2,065 )     2,065       -       (864 )     864       -  
Fair value of oil and natural gas derivatives - Non-current Liabilities     (3,253 )     62       (3,191 )     (3,602 )     816       (2,786 )

Total

  $ 8,950     $ -     $ 8,950     $ 5,782     $ -     $ 5,782  

 

 

GOODRICH PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 9—Commitments and Contingencies

 

We are party to various lawsuits from time to time arising in the normal course of business, including, but not limited to, royalty, contract, personal injury, and environmental claims. We have established reserves as appropriate for all such proceedings and intend to vigorously defend these actions. Management believes, based on currently available information, that adverse results or judgments from such actions, if any, would not have been material to our consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019.

 

NOTE 10—Leases

 

We determine if an arrangement is or contains a lease at inception. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. We lease our corporate office building in Houston, Texas. We recognize lease expense for this lease on a straight-line basis over the lease term. This operating lease is included in furniture, fixtures and equipment and other capital assets, accrued liabilities and other non-current liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The operating lease asset and operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term. As this lease did not provide an implicit rate, we used a collateralized incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date, including lease term, in determining the present value of future payments. The operating lease asset includes any lease payments made but excludes annual operating charges. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and reported in general and administrative operating expense on our Consolidated Statements of Operations. We have also entered into leases for certain vehicles and other equipment which are immaterial to our financial statements and have therefore not been recorded on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

 

The lease cost components for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 are classified as follows:

 

(in thousands)

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

   

Three Months Ended March 31, 2019

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations Classification

Building lease cost

  $ 385     $ 353  

General and administrative expense

Variable lease cost (1)

    19       47  

General and administrative expense

    $ 404     $ 400    

 

 

(1) Includes building operating expenses.

 

The following are additional details related to our lease portfolio as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

 

(in thousands)

 

March 31, 2020

   

December 31, 2019

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets Classification

Lease asset, gross

  $ 2,922     $ 2,922  

Furniture, fixtures and equipment and other capital assets

Accumulated depreciation

    (1,565 )     (1,252 )

Accumulated depletion, depreciation and amortization

Lease asset, net

  $ 1,357     $ 1,670    
                   

Current lease liability

  $ 1,669     $ 1,414  

Accrued liabilities

Non-current lease liability

    202       800  

Other non-current liabilities

Total lease liabilities

  $ 1,871     $ 2,214    

 

 

GOODRICH PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

The following table presents operating lease liability maturities as of March 31, 2020:

 

(in thousands)

 

March 31, 2020

 

2020

  $ 1,155  

2021

    813  

2022

    -  

2023

    -  

Thereafter

    -  

Total lease payments

  $ 1,968  

Less imputed interest

    97  

Present value of lease liabilities

  $ 1,871  

 

As of March 31, 2020, our office building operating lease has a weighted-average remaining lease term of 1.1 years and a weighted-average discount rate of 8.0 percent. Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities was $0.4 million for both the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019.

 

NOTE 11—Dispositions

 

On March 1, 2019, the Company closed on the sale of working interests in certain non-core Haynesville Shale Trend oil and gas leases and related facilities in Caddo Parish, Louisiana for total consideration of $1.3 million, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. The disposition was recorded as a reduction to our oil and natural gas properties (full cost method) on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

 

NOTE 12—Subsequent Events

 

COVID-19 and Commodity Prices

 

On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization (“WHO”) announced a global health emergency because of a new strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) and the risks to the international community as the virus spread globally beyond its point of origin. In March 2020, the WHO classified the COVID-19 as a pandemic, based on the rapid increase in exposure globally. In addition, in March 2020, members of OPEC and other producing nations initially failed to agree on crude oil production levels which led to fears regarding increased supply and a substantial decrease in crude oil prices and an increasingly volatile market, although domestic natural gas prices have remained relatively stable and experienced less volatility.

 

The full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the decrease in oil prices continue to evolve as of the date of this report. Because we predominately produce natural gas and natural gas has not been impacted by the same market forces as crude oil, we expect to experience less of an impact from COVID-19 than many of our peers and believe that we could benefit from higher natural gas prices as associated production from oil wells decreases. However, the scope and length of this downturn and the ultimate effect on the price of natural gas cannot be determined and we could be adversely affected in future periods. Management is actively monitoring the impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position, and liquidity in fiscal year 2020. 

 

Second Credit Agreement Amendment

 

On May 6, 2020, the Company, the Subsidiary, the Administrative Agent and the lenders party thereto entered into the Second Amendment to Credit Agreement (the “Second Credit Agreement Amendment”). Pursuant to the terms of the Second Credit Agreement Amendment, the 2019 Senior Credit Facility was amended to, among other things, decrease the borrowing base thereunder to $120.0 million and extend the maturity date to occur no earlier than December 3, 2021. The foregoing description of the Second Credit Agreement Amendment is only a summary, does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by reference to, the Second Credit Agreement Amendment, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.2 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and incorporated herein by reference.

 

New 2L Notes Indenture Amendment

 

On May 6, 2020, the Company, the subsidiary guarantor named therein and Wilmington Trust, National Association as trustee and collateral agent entered into the First Amendment to Indenture and Notes (the “First Indenture Amendment”). Pursuant to the terms of the First Indenture Amendment, the maturity date of the New 2L Notes was extended from May 31, 2021 to May 31, 2022. The foregoing description of the First Indenture Amendment is only a summary, does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by reference to, the First Indenture Amendment, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 4.1 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

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

 

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

We have made in this report, and may from time to time otherwise make in other public filings, press releases and discussions with our management, forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), concerning our operations, economic performance and financial condition. These forward-looking statements include information concerning future production and reserves, schedules, plans, timing of development, contributions from oil and natural gas properties, marketing and midstream activities, and also include those statements accompanied by or that otherwise include the words “may,” “could,” “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates,” “projects,” “predicts,” “target,” “goal,” “plans,” “objective,” “potential,” “should,” or similar expressions or variations on such expressions that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes. For such statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and assumptions about future events. These statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by us in light of our experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments as well as other factors we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this report, or if earlier, as of the date they were made; we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

These forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

 

the market prices of oil and natural gas;

 

volatility in the commodity-futures market;

 

financial market conditions and availability of capital;

 

future cash flows, credit availability and borrowings;

 

sources of funding for exploration and development;

 

our financial condition;

 

our ability to repay our debt;

 

the securities, capital or credit markets;

 

planned capital expenditures;

 

future drilling activity;

 

uncertainties about the estimated quantities of our oil and natural gas reserves;

 

production;

 

hedging arrangements;

 

litigation matters;

 

pursuit of potential future acquisition opportunities;

 

general economic conditions, either nationally or in the jurisdictions in which we are doing business;

  the ability of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (“OPEC”) to set and maintain production levels and pricing;
  public health crises, such as the coronavirus outbreak at the beginning of 2020, which has adversely impacted the price of crude oil and the global economy;
 

legislative or regulatory changes, including retroactive royalty or production tax regimes, hydraulic-fracturing regulation, drilling and permitting regulations, derivatives reform, changes in state and federal corporate taxes, environmental regulation, environmental risks and liability under federal, state and foreign and local environmental laws and regulations;

 

the creditworthiness of our financial counter-parties and operation partners; and

 

other factors discussed below and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in our other public filings, press releases and discussions with our management.

 

For additional information regarding known material factors that could cause our actual results to differ from projected results please read the rest of this report and Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

 

 

Overview

 

Goodrich Petroleum Corporation (“Goodrich” and, together with its subsidiary, Goodrich Petroleum Company, L.L.C. (the "Subsidiary”), “we,” “our,” or the “Company”) is an independent oil and natural gas company engaged in the exploration, development and production of oil and natural gas on properties primarily in (i) Northwest Louisiana and East Texas, which includes the Haynesville Shale Trend, (ii) Southwest Mississippi and Southeast Louisiana, which includes the Tuscaloosa Marine Shale Trend (“TMS”), and (iii) South Texas, which includes the Eagle Ford Shale Trend.

 

We seek to increase shareholder value by growing our oil and natural gas reserves, production, revenues and cash flow from operating activities (“operating cash flow”). In our opinion, on a long term basis, growth in oil and natural gas reserves, cash flow and production on a cost-effective basis are the most important indicators of performance success for an independent oil and natural gas company.

 

We strive to increase our oil and natural gas reserves, production and cash flow through exploration and development activities. We develop an annual capital expenditure budget, which is reviewed and approved by our Board of Directors (the “Board”) on a quarterly basis and revised throughout the year as circumstances warrant. We take into consideration our projected operating cash flow, commodity prices for oil and natural gas and externally available sources of financing, such as bank debt, asset divestitures, issuance of debt and equity securities, and strategic joint ventures, when establishing our capital expenditure budget.

 

We place primary emphasis on our operating cash flow in managing our business. Management considers operating cash flow a more important indicator of our financial success than other traditional performance measures such as net income because operating cash flow considers only the cash expenses incurred during the period and excludes the non-cash impact of unrealized hedging gains (losses), non-cash general and administrative expenses and impairments.

 

Our revenues and operating cash flow depend on the successful development of our inventory of capital projects with available capital, the volume and timing of our production, as well as commodity prices for oil and natural gas. Such pricing factors are largely beyond our control; however, we employ commodity hedging techniques in an attempt to minimize the volatility of short term commodity price fluctuations on our earnings and operating cash flow.

 

In March of 2020, the spot price of West Texas Intermediate (“WTI”) crude oil declined over 50% in response to reductions in global demand due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) pandemic and announcements by Saudi Arabia and Russia of plans to increase crude oil production. Following this unprecedented collapse in crude oil prices, Brent and WTI crude oil closed at $15 and $21 per barrel, respectively, on March 31, 2020. Since the end of the fiscal quarter covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, crude oil and prices have declined further to record low levels. The ultimate magnitude and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting governmental restrictions placing limitations on the mobility and ability to work of the worldwide population and the related impact on crude oil prices and the U.S. and global economy and capital markets is uncertain. Because we predominately produce natural gas and natural gas has not been impacted by the same market forces as crude oil, we expect to experience less of an impact from COVID-19 than many of our peers and believe that we could benefit from higher natural gas prices as associated production from oil wells decreases. However, the scope and length of this downturn and the ultimate effect on the price of natural gas cannot be determined and we could be adversely affected in future periods.

 

To mitigate the effects of the downturn to us, we have reduced our capital expenditures planned for 2020 by $15 million to $40 to $50 million, thereby conserving capital. We have initiated a company-wide cost reduction program eliminating outside services that are not core to our business. Additionally, we have substantial volumes of our production favorably hedged through the first quarter of 2022 and can further reduce our capital expenditures if necessary.

 

As a result of the steps we have taken to enhance our liquidity, we anticipate our cash on hand, cash from operations and our available borrowing capacity under our 2019 Senior Credit Facility will be sufficient to meet our investing, financing, and working capital requirements into 2021.

 

The economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic has introduced significant volatility in the financial and commodity markets. We remain committed to the following priorities while navigating through this pandemic:

 

 

Ensure the health and safety of our employees and the contractors which provide services to us;

 

Continue to monitor the impact this pandemic has on demand for our products in addition to related commodity price impacts in order to adjust our business accordingly; and

 

Ensure we emerge from this event in as strong of a position as possible as we continue to move forward with our long-term strategies.

 

This pandemic could affect our operations or employees’ health; however, as of the date of this filing, we have not experienced a significant disruption to our operations and we have implemented a contingency plan, with most employees working remotely where possible in compliance with governmental orders and CDC recommendations.

 

Primary Operating Areas

 

Haynesville Shale Trend

 

Our relatively low risk development acreage in this trend is primarily centered in Caddo, DeSoto and Red River parishes, Louisiana and Angelina and Nacogdoches counties, Texas. We have acquired or farmed-in leases totaling approximately 40,300 gross (22,300 net) acres as of March 31, 2020 in the Haynesville Shale Trend. We completed and produced 5 gross (1.8 net) new wells in the first quarter of 2020 and had 8 gross (2.9 net) wells in the drilling or completions phase as of March 31, 2020. Our net production volumes from our Haynesville Shale Trend wells represented approximately 97% of our total equivalent production on a Mcfe basis and substantially all of our natural gas production for the first quarter of 2020. We are focusing on increasing our natural gas production volumes through increased drilling in the Haynesville Shale Trend, where we plan to focus all of our 2020 drilling efforts.

 

Tuscaloosa Marine Shale Trend

 

We have acquired approximately 47,700 gross (33,200 net) lease acres in the TMS as of March 31, 2020 with approximately 39,300 gross (33,000 net) acres held by production. We have 2 gross (1.7 net) TMS wells drilled and awaiting completion. Our net production volumes from our TMS wells represented approximately 2% of our total equivalent production on a Mcfe basis and 98% of our total oil production for the first quarter of 2020. Despite no capital expenditures, we are seeking to maintain production through strategic expense workover operations in the TMS.

 

 

Eagle Ford Shale Trend

 

We have retained approximately 4,300 net acres of undeveloped leasehold in the Eagle Ford Shale Trend in Frio County, Texas as of March 31, 2020, which is prospective for future development or sale.

 

Results of Operations

 

The item that had the most material financial effect on our net income of $3.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was the $9.1 million gain on derivatives not designated as hedges. The majority of the gain was attributable to $5.9 million in cash settlements of our natural gas derivative positions at prices lower than our fixed contract prices. Our operating expenses remained flat and our oil and gas revenues decreased due to the decline in oil and natural gas prices compared to the three months ended March 31, 2019.

 

The items that had the most material financial effect on our net income of $0.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 were oil and gas revenues, transportation and processing expense and depletion, depreciation and amortization expense. All these items increased compared to the three months ended March 31, 2018, which was primarily attributable to production volume increases.

 

The following table reflects our summary operating information for the periods presented (in thousands, except for price and volume data). Because of normal production declines, increased or decreased drilling activity and the effects of acquisitions or divestitures, the historical information presented below should not be interpreted as indicative of future results.

 

Revenues from Operations

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

(In thousands, except for price and average daily production data)

 

2020

   

2019

   

Variance

 

Revenues:

                               

Natural gas

  $ 21,169     $ 26,360     $ (5,191 )     (20 )%

Oil and condensate

    1,814       2,786       (972 )     (35 )%

Natural gas, oil and condensate

    22,983       29,146       (6,163 )     (21 )%

Net Production:

                               

Natural gas (Mmcf)

    12,242       9,060       3,182       35 %

Oil and condensate (MBbls)

    38       47       (9 )     (19 )%

Total (Mmcfe)

    12,471       9,342       3,129       33 %

Average daily production (Mcfe/d)

    137,042       103,795       33,247       32 %

Average realized sales price per unit:

                               

Natural gas (per Mcf)

  $ 1.73     $ 2.91     $ (1.18 )     (41 )%

Natural gas (per Mcf) including the effect of realized gains/losses on derivatives

  $ 2.19     $ 2.73     $ (0.54 )     (20 )%

Oil and condensate (per Bbl)

  $ 47.64     $ 59.45     $ (11.81 )     (20 )%

Oil and condensate (per Bbl) including the effect of realized losses on derivatives

  $ 56.23     $ 57.06     $ (0.83 )     (1 )%

Average realized price (per Mcfe)

  $ 1.84     $ 3.12     $ (1.28 )     (41 )%

 

Natural gas, oil and condensate revenues decreased by $6.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019. The decrease was primarily driven by lower realized oil and natural gas prices partially offset by increased natural gas production volumes. The decline in oil and natural gas prices reduced revenues by $14.9 million and increased natural gas production offset by the decline in oil production increased revenue by $8.7 million compared to the prior year period.

 

 

Operating Expenses

 

As described below, total operating expenses increased $3.2 million to $27.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019. The increase in total operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was primarily due to increased depreciation, depletion and amortization expense discussed further below.

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

Operating Expenses (in thousands)

 

2020

   

2019

   

Variance

 

Lease operating expenses

  $ 3,328     $ 3,335     $ (7 )     (0 )%

Production and other taxes

    863       631       232       37 %

Transportation and processing

    4,875       4,701       174       4 %

Operating Expenses per Mcfe

                               

Lease operating expenses

  $ 0.27     $ 0.36     $ (0.09 )     (25 )%

Production and other taxes

  $ 0.07     $ 0.07     $ -       0 %

Transportation and processing

  $ 0.39     $ 0.50     $ (0.11 )     (22 )%

 

Lease Operating Expense

 

Lease operating expense (“LOE”) remained relatively flat at $3.3 million for three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019, despite an increase in production. Per unit operating cost was $0.27 per Mcfe for the three months ended March 31, 2020 of which $0.04 per Mcfe was attributed to the $0.5 million in workover expense incurred. The decrease in per unit LOE not attributable to workover expense was due to our increased production from the Haynesville Shale Trend, which carries a much lower per unit LOE than our other properties.

 

Production and Other Taxes

 

Production and other taxes includes severance and ad valorem taxes. Severance taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2020 increased to $0.6 million, and ad valorem taxes remained flat at $0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019.

 

Severance taxes increased $0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 as compared with the same period in 2019 due to the expiration of the tax exemption on certain wells. The State of Louisiana has enacted an exemption from the existing 12.5% severance tax on oil and from the $0.122 per Mcf (from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019) and $0.125 per Mcf (which began on July 1, 2019) severance tax on natural gas for horizontal wells with production commencing after July 31, 1994. The exemption is applicable until the earlier of (i) 24 months from the date of first sale of production or (ii) payout of the well. All of our recently drilled Haynesville Shale Trend wells in Northwest Louisiana are benefiting from this exemption. 

 

 

Transportation and Processing

 

Transportation and processing expense for the three months ended March 31, 2020 increased $0.2 million compared to the same period in 2019, reflecting increased production from our Haynesville Shale Trend wells offset by decreased production from our non-operated properties. Our natural gas volumes from operated wells generally carry less transportation cost than those from wells we do not operate. Despite an increase in our operated natural gas production volumes between periods, our cost per Mcfe decreased in the first quarter of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

Operating Expenses (in thousands):

 

2020

   

2019

   

Variance

 

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

  $ 13,267     $ 10,046     $ 3,221       32 %

General and administrative

    4,914       5,310       (396 )     (7 )%

Other

    -       10       (10 )     (100 )%

Operating Expenses per Mcfe

                               

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

  $ 1.06     $ 1.08     $ (0.02 )     (2 )%

General and administrative

  $ 0.39     $ 0.57     $ (0.18 )     (32 )%

Other

  $ -     $ -     $ -       0 %

 

Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (“DD&A”)

 

DD&A expense is calculated on the Full Cost Method using the units of production method. The increase in DD&A expense was attributed primarily to increased production for the three months ended March 31, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019.

 

General and Administrative (“G&A”)

 

The Company recorded $4.9 million in G&A expense for the three months ended March 31, 2020, which included non-cash expenses of $1.1 million for share-based compensation. G&A expense decreased for the three months ended March 31, 2020 by $0.4 million compared to the same period in 2019 primarily due to reduced stock compensation and legal fees partially offset by higher performance bonuses and employee benefits.

 

The Company recorded $5.3 million in G&A expense for the three months ended March 31, 2019, which included non-cash expenses of $1.5 million for share-based compensation.

 

Other Income (Expense)

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

Other income (expense) (in thousands):

 

2020

   

2019

   

Variance

 

Interest expense

  $ (1,952 )   $ (3,657 )   $ (1,705 )     (47 )%

Interest income and other

    119       6       113       1883 %

Gain (loss) on commodity derivatives not designated as hedges

    9,138       (1,008 )     10,146       1007 %
                                 
Average funded borrowings adjusted for debt discount   $ 102,456     $ 80,588     $ 21,868       27 %
Average funded borrowings   $ 106,019     $ 84,490     $ 21,529       25 %

 

Interest Expense

 

The Company's interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2020 reflected interest payable in cash of $1.2 million incurred on the 2019 Senior Credit Facility (as defined below) and non-cash interest of $0.7 million incurred primarily on the Company's 13.50% Convertible Second Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2021 (the “New 2L Notes”), which included $0.4 million of paid in-kind interest, $0.1 million of amortization of debt discount, and $0.2 million in amortization of debt issuance costs.

 

The Company's interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2019 reflected interest payable in cash of $0.5 million incurred on the 2017 Senior Credit Facility (as defined below) and non-cash interest of $3.2 million incurred on the Company's 13.50% Convertible Second Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2019 (the “Convertible Second Lien Notes”), which included $1.8 million of paid in-kind interest, $1.3 million of amortization of debt discount, and $0.1 million in amortization of debt issuance costs.

 

 

Gain (Loss) on Commodity Derivatives Not Designated as Hedges

 

The gain on commodity derivatives not designated as hedges of $9.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was comprised of a $6.0 million gain on cash settlement of natural gas and oil derivative contracts as well as a mark-to-market gain of $3.1 million, representing the change of the fair value of our open natural gas and oil derivative contracts.

 

Income Tax Benefit

 

We recorded no income tax expense or benefit for the three months ended March 31, 2020 or 2019. We maintained a valuation allowance at March 31, 2020, which resulted in no net deferred tax asset or liability appearing on our statement of financial position with the exception of a deferred tax asset related to alternative minimum tax (“AMT”) credits. We recorded this valuation allowance after an evaluation of all available evidence (including commodity prices and our recent history of tax net operating losses in 2018 and prior years) led to a conclusion that based upon the more-likely-than-not standard of the accounting literature our deferred tax assets were unrecoverable. The valuation allowance was $74.2 million as of December 31, 2019, which resulted in a net non-current deferred tax asset of $0.4 million appearing on our statement of financial position. The net $0.4 million deferred tax asset relates to AMT credits, which are expected to be fully refundable regardless of the Company's regular tax liability. Considering the Company’s taxable income forecasts, our assessment of the realization of our deferred tax assets has not changed, and we continue to maintain a full valuation allowance for our net deferred tax assets as of March 31, 2020 aside from the deferred tax asset related to the AMT credits.

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

Adjusted EBITDA is a supplemental non-United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principle (“US GAAP”) financial measure that is used by management and external users of our consolidated financial statements, such as industry analysts, investors, lenders and rating agencies. The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as earnings before interest expense, income and similar tax, DD&A, share-based compensation expense and impairment of oil and natural gas properties (if any). In calculating Adjusted EBITDA, gains/losses on reorganization and mark-to-market gains/losses on commodity derivatives not designated as hedges are also excluded. Other excluded items include adjustments resulting from the accounting for operating leases under Accounting Standards Codification (ASC”) 842, interest income and any extraordinary non-cash gains or losses. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of net income (loss) as determined by US GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered an alternative to net income (loss), as defined by US GAAP.

 

The following table presents a reconciliation of the non-US GAAP measure of Adjusted EBITDA to the US GAAP measure of net income (loss), its most directly comparable measure presented in accordance with US GAAP:

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2020

   

2019

 
Net income (US GAAP)   $ 3,036     $ 448  
Interest expense     1,952       3,657  
Depreciation, depletion and amortization     13,267       10,046  
Share-based compensation expense (non-cash)     1,155       1,568  
Gain on commodity derivatives not designated as hedges, not settled     (3,169 )     (752 )
Other items (1)     407       247  

Adjusted EBITDA

  $ 16,648     $ 15,214  

 

(1)

Other items included $0.4 million and $0.3 million from the impact of accounting for operating leases under ASC 842 as well as interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

 

Management believes that this non-US GAAP financial measure provides useful information to investors because it is monitored and used by our management and widely used by professional research analysts in the valuation and investment recommendations of companies within the oil and natural gas exploration and production industry.

 

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Overview

 

Our primary sources of cash during the first three months of 2020 were cash on hand and cash from operating activities. We used cash primarily to fund capital expenditures. We currently plan to fund our operations and capital expenditures for the remainder of 2020 through a combination of cash on hand, cash from operating activities and borrowing under our revolving credit facility, although we may from time to time consider the funding alternatives described below.

 

On May 14, 2019, the Company entered into a Second Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement (the “2019 Credit Agreement”) among the Company, the Subsidiary, as borrower (in such capacity, the “Borrower”), SunTrust Bank, as administrative agent (the “Administrative Agent”), and certain lenders that are party thereto, which provides for revolving loans of up to the borrowing base then in effect (the “2019 Senior Credit Facility”). The 2019 Senior Credit Facility amended, restated and refinanced the obligations under our 2017 Credit Agreement.

 

The 2019 Senior Credit Facility matures (a) May 14, 2024 or (b) December 3, 2021, if the New 2L Notes (as defined below) have not been voluntarily redeemed, repurchased, refinanced or otherwise retired by December 3, 2021, which is the date that is 180 days prior to the May 31, 2022 “Maturity Date” of the New 2L Notes. The 2019 Senior Credit Facility provides for a maximum credit amount of $500 million subject to a borrowing base limitation, which was originally $115 million. The borrowing base was increased to $125 million in August 2019 and was decreased to $120 million in May 2020. The borrowing base is scheduled to be redetermined in March and September of each calendar year, and is subject to additional adjustments from time to time, including for asset sales, elimination or reduction of hedge positions and incurrence of other debt. Additionally, each of the Borrower and the Administrative Agent may request one unscheduled redetermination of the borrowing base between scheduled redeterminations. The amount of the borrowing base is determined by the lenders at their sole discretion and consistent with their oil and gas lending criteria at the time of the relevant redetermination. The Borrower may also request the issuance of letters of credit under the 2019 Credit Agreement in an aggregate amount up to $10 million, which reduce the amount of available borrowings under the borrowing base in the amount of such issued and outstanding letters of credit.

 

On May 14, 2019, the Company and the Subsidiary entered into a purchase agreement with certain funds and accounts managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc., as investment manager (each such fund or account, together with its successors and assigns, a “New 2L Notes Purchaser”) pursuant to which the Company issued to the New 2L Notes Purchasers (the “New 2L Notes Offering”) $12.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 13.50% Convertible Second Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2021 (the “New 2L Notes”). The closing of the New 2L Notes Offering occurred on May 31, 2019. Proceeds from the sale of the New 2L Notes were primarily used to pay down outstanding borrowings under the 2019 Senior Credit Facility. Holders of the New 2L Notes have a second priority lien on all assets of the Company.

 

The New 2L Notes, as set forth in the indenture governing the New 2L Notes were scheduled to mature on May 31, 2021. In May 2020, the maturity date of the New 2L Notes was extended to May 31, 2022. The New 2L Notes bear interest at the rate of 13.50% per annum, payable quarterly in arrears on January 15, April 15, July 15 and October 15 of each year. The Company may elect to pay all or any portion of interest in-kind on the then outstanding principal amount of the New 2L Notes by increasing the principal amount of the outstanding New 2L Notes.

 

We exited the first quarter of 2020 with $1.3 million cash on hand and $92.9 million of outstanding borrowings with $32.1 million of availability under the 2019 Senior Credit Facility borrowing base of $125.0 million in effect as of March 31, 2020. Due to the timing of payment of our capital expenditures, we reflected a working capital deficit of $19.5 million as of March 31, 2020. To the extent we operate with a working capital deficit, we expect such deficit to be offset by liquidity available under our 2019 Senior Credit Facility. 

 

Outlook

 

Our total capital expenditures for 2020 are expected to be approximately $40 to $50 million with flexibility to increase or decrease this amount based on the movement of commodity prices. We plan to focus all of our capital on drilling and development of our Haynesville Shale Trend natural gas properties in North Louisiana, and we currently contemplate drilling and developing 12 gross (4.2 net) wells utilizing improved completion techniques.

 

We believe the results of the capital investments we made in 2019 and the first quarter of 2020 will generate additional cash flows and additional value that will allow us to raise capital to continue our capital development in the future.

 

 

We continuously monitor our leverage position and coordinate our capital program with our expected cash flows and repayment of our projected debt. We will continue to evaluate funding alternatives as needed.

 

Alternatives available to us include:

 

 

availability under the 2019 Senior Secured Credit Facility;

 

issuance of debt securities;

  joint ventures in our TMS and/or Haynesville Shale Trend acreage;
  sale of non-core assets; and
  issuance of equity securities if favorable conditions exist.

 

We have supported our cash flows with derivative contracts that covered approximately 52% of our natural gas sales volumes for the first three months of 2020 and 60% of our oil volumes for the first three months of 2020. For additional information on our derivative instruments see Note 8—“Commodity Derivative Activities” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements under Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.

 

To mitigate the effects of the downturn in commodity prices due to the effects of COVID-19, we have reduced our capital expenditures planned for 2020 thereby conserving capital. We have initiated a company-wide cost reduction program eliminating outside services that are not core to our business. Additionally, we have substantial volumes of our production favorably hedged through the first quarter of 2022 and can further reduce our capital expenditures if necessary.

 

As a result of the steps we have taken to enhance our liquidity, we anticipate our cash on hand, cash from operations and our available borrowing capacity under our 2019 Senior Credit Facility will be sufficient to meet our investing, financing, and working capital requirements into 2021.

 

Cash Flows

 

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

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31,

 
   

2020

   

2019

 

Cash flow statement information:

               

Net cash:

               
Provided by operating activities   $ 14,850     $ 17,907  
Used in investing activities     (15,038 )     (26,970 )
Provided by (used in) financing activities     (2 )     4,995  

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents

  $ (190 )   $ (4,068 )

 

Operating activities: Production from our wells, the price of oil and natural gas and operating costs represent the main drivers behind our cash flow from operations for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019. Changes in working capital and net cash settlements related to our derivative contracts also impact cash flows. Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was $14.9 million including operating cash flows before positive working capital changes of $15.4 million including a cash receipts of $6.0 million in settlement of derivative contracts. The decrease in cash provided by operating activities in the current quarter compared to the first quarter 2019 was primarily attributable to decreases in oil and natural gas revenues driven by decreased realized prices.

 

Investing activities: Net cash used in investing activities was $15.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 which reflected cash expended on capital projects. We recorded $18.4 million in capital expenditures during the three months ended March 31, 2020. The difference in capital expenditures and cash expended on capital projects for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was attributed to a net capital accrual increase of $3.2 million and capitalization of $0.2 million of asset retirement and non-cash internal costs. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, we conducted drilling and completion operations on 12 gross (4.0 net) wells bringing 5 gross (1.8 net) wells on production with 10 gross (4.6 net) wells remaining in the drilling and completion process at March 31, 2020.

 

Financing activities: Net cash used in financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was immaterial while net cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2020 reflected primarily net borrowings under our 2019 Senior Credit Facility.

 

 

Debt consisted of the following balances as of the dates indicated (in thousands):

 

   

March 31, 2020

   

December 31, 2019

 
   

Principal

   

Carrying Amount

   

Principal

   

Carrying Amount

 
2019 Senior Credit Facility (1)   $ 92,900     $ 92,900     $ 92,900     $ 92,900  
New 2L Notes (2)     13,407       12,189       12,969       11,535  

Total debt

  $ 106,307     $ 105,089     $ 105,869     $ 104,435  

 

(1) The carrying amount for the 2019 Senior Credit Facility represents fair value as it was fully secured.

(2) The debt discount is being amortized using the effective interest rate method based upon a maturity date of May 31, 2021. The principal includes $1.4 million and $1.0 million of paid in-kind interest as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The carrying value includes $1.0 million and $1.1 million of unamortized debt discount and $0.3 million and $0.3 million of unamortized issuance cost as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

 

For additional information on our financing activities, see Note 4—“Debt” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements under Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We do not currently have any off-balance sheet arrangements for any purpose.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on consolidated financial statements, which were prepared in accordance with US GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. We believe that certain accounting policies affect the more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 includes a discussion of our critical accounting policies and there have been no material changes to such policies during the three months ended March 31, 2020.

 

 

 

Item 3—Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

Our primary market risks are attributable to fluctuations in commodity prices and interest rates. These fluctuations can affect revenues and cash flow from operating, investing and financing activities. Our risk-management policies provide for the use of derivative instruments to manage these risks. The types of derivative instruments we utilize include futures, swaps, options and fixed-price physical-delivery contracts. The volume of commodity derivative instruments we utilize may vary from year to year and is governed by risk-management policies with levels of authority delegated by our Board. Both exchange and over-the-counter traded commodity derivative instruments may be subject to margin deposit requirements, and we may be required from time to time to deposit cash or provide letters of credit with exchange brokers or its counter-parties in order to satisfy these margin requirements.

 

For information regarding our accounting policies and additional information related to our derivative and financial instruments, see Note 1—“Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies”, Note 4—“Debt” and Note 8—“Commodity Derivative Activities” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements under Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

Commodity Price Risk

 

Our most significant market risk relates to fluctuations in crude oil and natural gas prices. Management expects the prices of these commodities to remain volatile and unpredictable. As these prices decline or rise significantly, revenues and cash flow will also decline or rise significantly. In addition, a non-cash write-down of our oil and natural gas properties may be required if future commodity prices experience a sustained and significant decline. We have entered into natural gas and oil derivative instruments in order to reduce the price risk associated with production for the rest of 2020 of approximately 70,000 MMBtu per day and 212 barrels per day, respectively, in 2021 of approximately 42,500 MMBtu per day, in the first quarter of 2021, approximately 200 barrels per day, and in the first quarter of 2022, approximately 40,000 MMBtu per day. We did not enter into derivatives instruments for trading purposes. Utilizing actual derivative contractual volumes, a hypothetical increase of 10% in the underlying commodity prices would have decreased the derivative natural gas net asset position by $6.6 million and decreased the derivative oil asset position by $0.2 million as of March 31, 2020. Likewise, a hypothetical decrease of 10% in the underlying commodity prices would have increased the derivative natural gas net asset position by $6.2 million and increased the derivative oil asset position by $0.2 million as of March 31, 2020. Furthermore, a gain or loss would have been substantially offset by an increase or decrease, respectively, in the actual sales value of production covered by the derivative instruments.

 

Adoption of Comprehensive Financial Reform
 

The adoption of comprehensive financial reform legislation by the United States Congress could have an adverse effect on our ability to use derivative instruments to reduce the effect of commodity price, interest rate and other risks associated with our business. See Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019.

 

 

Item 4—Controls and Procedures

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

We have established disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that material information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the Securities and Exchange Commission and that any material information relating to us is recorded, processed, summarized and reported to our management including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, our management recognizes that controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving desired control objectives. In reaching a reasonable level of assurance, our management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

 

As required by Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act, we have evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, based upon their evaluation as of March 31, 2020, the end of the period covered in this report, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

 

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1—Legal Proceedings

 

A discussion of our current legal proceedings is set forth in Part I, Item 1 under Note 9—“Commitments and Contingencies” to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

As of March 31, 2020, we did not have any material outstanding and pending litigation.

 

Item 1A—Risk Factors

 

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially affect our business, financial condition or future results.

 

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

 

None.

 

 

Item 6—Exhibits

   

3.1

Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Goodrich Petroleum Corporation, dated August 16, 2019, (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 333-12719) filed on August 21, 2019).

3.2

Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of Goodrich Petroleum Corporation, dated October 12, 2016, (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-214080) filed on October 12, 2016).

4.1* First Amendment to Indenture and Notes, dated as of May 6, 2020, by and between Goodrich Petroleum Corporation, Goodrich Petroleum Company, L.L.C., as the subsidiary guarantor, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee and collateral agent, relating to the 13.50% Convertible Second Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2022.
10.1* First Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of August 16, 2019, among Goodrich Petroleum Corporation, as Parent Guarantor, Goodrich Petroleum Company, L.L.C., as Borrower, SunTrust Bank, as Administrative Agent, and the Lenders party thereto.
10.2* Second Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of May 6, 2020, among Goodrich Petroleum Corporation, as Parent Guarantor, Goodrich Petroleum Company, L.L.C., as Borrower, SunTrust Bank, as Administrative Agent, and the Lenders party thereto. 

31.1*

Certification by Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. Section 7241, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2*

Certification by Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. Section 7241, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1**

Certification by Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2**

Certification by Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

101.INS*

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH*

XBRL Schema Document

101.CAL*

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

101.LAB*

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

101.PRE*

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

101.DEF*

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 


*

Filed herewith

**

Furnished herewith

 

 

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.

 

 

GOODRICH PETROLEUM CORPORATION

(Registrant)

 

 

Date: May 7, 2020

By:

/S/ Walter G. Goodrich

 

 

Walter G. Goodrich

 

 

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

     

Date: May 7, 2020

By:

/S/ Robert T. Barker

 

 

Robert T. Barker

 

 

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

34

Exhibit 4.1

 

GOODRICH PETROLEUM CORPORATION, as Issuer

 

the Subsidiary Guarantor named herein

 

and

 

WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

 

As Trustee and Collateral Agent

 

__________________________

 

FIRST AMENDMENT TO INDENTURE AND NOTES

 

Dated as of May 6, 2020

 

 

 

13.50% Convertible Second Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIRST AMENDMENT TO INDENTURE AND NOTES

 

THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO INDENTURE AND NOTES (this “Amendment”), dated as of May 6, 2020, by and between Goodrich Petroleum Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), Goodrich Petroleum Company, L.L.C., as the initial Subsidiary Guarantor (the “Subsidiary Guarantor”), and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”) and Collateral Agent (the “Collateral Agent”).

 

 

R E C I T A L S

 

A.     The Company, the Subsidiary Guarantor, the Trustee and Collateral Agent are parties to that certain Indenture dated as of May 31, 2019 (the “Indenture”), providing for the issuance of the Company’s 13.50% Convertible Second Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2021 (the “Notes”).

 

B.     The Company has requested the Holders of the Notes to consent to this Amendment for the purpose of extending the Stated Maturity (as defined in the Indenture) of each Note by one (1) calendar year.

 

C.     Pursuant to Section 12.02 of the Indenture, the Company, the Subsidiary Guarantor, the Trustee and the Collateral Agent are authorized to execute and deliver this Amendment to amend the Indenture and the Notes with the written consent of the Holders (as defined in the Indenture) of each Note affected by any amendment that changes the Stated Maturity of such Note (the “Required Consents”).

 

D.     The Company has requested and received the Required Consents from the requisite Holders to the amendments to the Indenture and the Notes contained herein and the execution of this Amendment.

 

E.     The Company has delivered to the Trustee, in accordance with Sections 12.02 and 12.06 of the Indenture, a resolution of its Board of Directors authorizing the execution of this Amendment, an Officers’ Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel stating that the execution of such Amendment is authorized or permitted by the Indenture.

 

F.     The Company has requested that the Trustee and the Collateral Agent execute and deliver this Amendment.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants herein contained, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

 

Section 1.     Defined Terms. Each capitalized term used herein but not otherwise defined herein has the meaning given such term in the Indenture. Unless otherwise indicated, all article and section references in this Amendment refer to articles and sections of the Indenture.

 

Section 2.     Amendments to Indenture. Effective as of the Amendment Closing Date:

 

(a)     Each reference in the Indenture (including the exhibits thereto) to “due 2021” is hereby deleted and replaced in each instance therefor with “due 2022”.

 

(b)     Exhibit A of the Indenture (the “Form of Note”) is hereby amended by deleting the reference in the first paragraph thereof to “May 31, 2021” and replacing it therefor with “May 31, 2022”.

 

(c)     The first sentence of Section 4 of Exhibit A of the Indenture is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read in full as follows:

 

“The Company issued the Notes under an Indenture dated as of May 31, 2019 (as amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified, the “Indenture”) by and between the Company, the Subsidiary Guarantor named therein and the Trustee.”

 

Section 3.     Amendment to Notes. Effective as of the Amendment Closing Date:

 

(a)     Each Note (including the Initial Notes, whether issued as a Global Note or a Definitive Note, and the PIK Interest Notes) is hereby amended by deleting each reference therein to “due 2021” and replacing it therefor with “due 2022”.

 

(b)     Each Note (including the Initial Notes, whether issued as a Global Note or a Definitive Note, and the PIK Interest Notes) is hereby amended by deleting the reference in the first paragraph thereof to “May 31, 2021” and replacing it therefor with “May 31, 2022”.

 

(c)     The first sentence of Section 4 of each Note (including the Initial Notes, whether issued as a Global Note or a Definitive Note, and the PIK Interest Notes) is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read in full as follows:

 

“The Company issued the Notes under an Indenture dated as of May 31, 2019 (as amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified, the “Indenture”) by and between the Company, the Subsidiary Guarantor named therein and the Trustee.”

 

Section 4.     Conditions Precedent. This Amendment shall be deemed to be effective on the first date on which each of the following conditions is satisfied (the “Amendment Closing Date”):

 

(a)     The Trustee and Collateral Agent shall have received from the Company and the Subsidiary Guarantor, counterparts of this Amendment signed on behalf of each of the parties hereto.

 

(b)     The Collateral Agent and the Trustee shall have received a copy of an amendment to the First Lien Credit Agreement, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Collateral Agent and the Trustee, evidencing that the borrowing base thereunder is no less than $120,000,000 as of the date hereof.

 

(c)     The Collateral Agent and Trustee shall have received all fees and other amounts due and payable on or prior to the date hereof, including, to the extent invoiced, reimbursement or payment of all documented out-of-pocket expenses (including, without limitation, the fees and expenses of counsel to the Collateral Agent and Trustee) required to be reimbursed or paid by the Company under the Indenture.

 

(d)     The Collateral Agent and Trustee shall have received such documents as the Collateral Agent and Trustee or special counsel to the Collateral Agent and Trustee may reasonably request.

 

(e)     Each of the representations and warranties contained in the Indenture shall be true and correct in all material respects (except that any representation and warranty that is qualified as to “materiality” or “Material Adverse Effect” shall be true and correct in all respects) on and as of the Amendment Closing Date, except to the extent such representations and warranties expressly related to any earlier date.

 

(f)     No Default or Event of Default has occurred and is then continuing.

 

Section 5.     Indenture; No Further Modification. Except as specifically provided herein, all terms, conditions and covenants contained in the Indenture, and all rights of the Collateral Agent and Trustee, shall remain in full force and effect. This Amendment shall form a part of the Indenture for all purposes, and every Holder of Notes heretofore or hereafter authenticated shall be bound hereby.

 

Section 6.     Representations and Warranties. As of the date hereof, the Company represents and warrants to the Collateral Agent and Trustee that:

 

(a)     The execution, delivery and performance of this Amendment by each of the Company and the Subsidiary Guarantor are within such Person’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of such Person. This Amendment has been duly executed and delivered by each of the Company and the Subsidiary Guarantor and constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of such Person, enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and subject to general principles of equity, regardless of whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law.

 

(b)     The execution, delivery and performance of this Amendment by the Company and the Subsidiary Guarantor (i) do not require any consent or approval of, registration or filing with, or any other action by, any Governmental Authority or any other third Person (including shareholders or any class of directors, whether interested or disinterested, of the Company or any other Person), nor is any such consent, approval, registration, filing or other action necessary for the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby, except (A) such as have been obtained or made and are in full force and effect, (B) the recording and filing of Security Documents as required by the Indenture, (C) those third party approvals or consents which, if not made or obtained, would not cause a Default under the Indenture, could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect or do not have an adverse effect on the enforceability of the Security Documents and (D) the filing of any document with the Commission, (ii) will not violate any applicable law or regulation in any material respect or the charter, by-laws or other organizational documents of the Company or the Subsidiary Guarantor or any order of any Governmental Authority, (iii) will not violate or result in a default under any material agreement or other instrument binding upon the Company or its Properties, or give rise to a right thereunder to require any payment to be made by the Company or the Subsidiary Guarantor and (iv) will not result in the creation or imposition of any Lien on any Property of the Company (other than the Liens created by the Security Documents).

 

(c)     Each of the representations and warranties contained in the Indenture and the other Security Documents is true and correct in all material respects (except that any representation and warranty that is qualified as to “materiality” or “Material Adverse Effect” shall be true and correct in all respects) on and as of the date hereof, except to the extent such representations and warranties expressly related to any earlier date.

 

(d)     No Default or Event of Default has occurred or is continuing or would reasonably be expected to result after giving effect to this Amendment or any other transaction contemplated hereby.

 

Section 7.     Ratification of Liability. The Company and the Subsidiary Guarantor, as debtors, grantors, pledgors, guarantors, assignors, or in other similar capacities in which such parties grant liens or security interests in their properties or otherwise act as accommodation parties or guarantors, as the case may be, under the Security Documents, hereby ratify and reaffirm all of their payment and performance obligations and obligations to indemnify, contingent or otherwise, under each of such Security Documents to which it is a party, and ratify and reaffirm their grants of liens on or security interests in their properties pursuant to such Security Documents to which they are a party, respectively, as security for the obligations under the Security Documents, and each such Person hereby confirms and agrees that such liens and security interests hereafter secure all of the obligations under the Security Documents.

 

Section 8.     Reference to and Effect upon the Indenture

 

(a)     Except as specifically amended hereby, all terms, conditions, covenants, representations and warranties contained in the Indenture and other Security Documents, and all rights of the Trustee, the Collateral Agent and the Holders and all of the obligations under the Security Documents, shall remain in full force and effect. The Company and the Subsidiary Guarantor each hereby confirms that the Indenture and the other Security Documents are in full force and effect and that the Company and the Subsidiary Guarantor do not have any right of setoff, recoupment or other offset nor any defense, claim or counterclaim with respect to any of the obligations under the Security Documents, the Indenture or any other Security Document.

 

(b)     Except as expressly set forth herein, the execution, delivery and effectiveness of this Amendment shall not directly or indirectly (i) constitute a consent or waiver of the provisions of the Indenture or any other Security Documents nor constitute a novation of any of the obligations under the Security Documents under the Indenture or other Security Documents or (ii) constitute a course of dealing or other basis for altering any obligations under the Security Documents or any other contract or instrument. Except as expressly set forth herein, the Collateral Agent and Trustee each reserves all of its rights, powers, and remedies under the Indenture, the other Security Documents and applicable law.

 

(c)     From and after the Amendment Closing Date, (i) the term “Indenture” in the Indenture, and all references to the Indenture in any other Security Document, shall mean the Indenture, as modified hereby and (ii) the term “Security Documents” in the Indenture and the other Security Documents shall include, without limitation, this Amendment and any agreements, instruments and other documents executed and/or delivered in connection herewith.

 

(d)     This Amendment shall not be deemed or construed to be a satisfaction, reinstatement, novation or release of the Indenture or any other Security Document.

 

Section 9.     Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed by one or more of the parties hereto in any number of separate counterparts, and all of such counterparts taken together shall be deemed to constitute one and the same instrument. Delivery of this Amendment by facsimile or electronic transmission shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart hereof.

 

Section 10.     NO ORAL AGREEMENT. THIS AMENDMENT, THE INDENTURE AND THE OTHER SECURITY DOCUMENTS EXECUTED IN CONNECTION HEREWITH AND THEREWITH REPRESENT THE FINAL AGREEMENT AMONG THE PARTIES AND MAY NOT BE CONTRADICTED BY EVIDENCE OF PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS, OR UNWRITTEN ORAL AGREEMENTS OF THE PARTIES. THERE ARE NO SUBSEQUENT ORAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE PARTIES.

 

Section 11.     GOVERNING LAW. THIS AMENDMENT (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE VALIDITY AND ENFORCEABILITY HEREOF) SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.

 

Section 12.     Trustee and Collateral Agent Make No Representation. The Trustee and the Collateral Agent make no representation as to the validity or sufficiency of this Amendment or for or in respect of the recitals contained herein, all of which recitals are made solely by the Company.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be duly executed as of the date first written above.

 

Company:     GOODRICH PETROLEUM CORPORATION

 

 

 

                                                                                                                              By:  /s/ Michael J. Killelea           

Name: Michael J. Killelea            

Title:    Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

 

 

 

Subsidiary Guarantor:     GOODRICH PETROLEUM COMPANY, L.L.C.

 

 

 

By:  /s/ Michael J. Killelea           

Name: Michael J. Killelea            

Title:    Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

 

 

 

 

 

Trustee:

WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee and Collateral Agent

 

 

 

By:  /s/ Barry D. Somrock

Name:  Barry D. Somrock
Title:  Vice President

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.1

 

FIRST AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

 

THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”) is dated as of August 16, 2019, by and among GOODRICH PETROLEUM CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation (“Parent”), GOODRICH PETROLEUM COMPANY, L.L.C., a Louisiana limited liability company (the “Borrower”), each of the Lenders which is signatory hereto, and SUNTRUST BANK, as Administrative Agent for the Lenders (in such capacity, together with its successors in such capacity “Administrative Agent”) and as Issuing Bank under the Credit Agreement referred to below.

 

W I T N E S S E T H:

 

WHEREAS, the Parent, Borrower, Administrative Agent, the Lenders and the Issuing Bank are parties to that certain Second Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of May 14, 2019 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified prior to the date hereof, the “Existing Credit Agreement”, and as amended by this Amendment and as further amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), whereby upon the terms and conditions therein stated the Lenders have agreed to make certain loans to the Borrower upon the terms and conditions set forth therein;

 

WHEREAS, the Borrower has requested that the Lenders amend the Credit Agreement as set forth below; and

 

WHEREAS, subject to the terms and conditions hereof, the Lenders are willing to agree to the amendments to the Credit Agreement as set forth herein.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the parties to this Amendment hereby agree as follows:

 

Section 1.     Definitions. Unless otherwise defined in this Amendment, each capitalized term used herein but not otherwise defined herein has the meaning given such term in the Credit Agreement. The interpretive provisions set forth in Section 1.04 of the Credit Agreement shall apply to this Amendment. For the purposes of this Amendment,  “Existing Lender” means each institution that is a party hereto that is a Lender under the Existing Credit Agreement and   “New Lender” means each institution that is a party hereto that is not a Lender under the Existing Credit Agreement.

 

Section 2.     Amendments to Credit Agreement. Effective on the Amendment Effective Date, Annex I to the Credit Agreement is hereby amended in its entirety to read as set forth on Attachment A to this Amendment.

 

Section 3.     Borrowing Base. Effective on the Amendment Effective Date, the Borrowing Base is increased to $125,000,000 until the next redetermination or adjustment thereof pursuant to the Credit Agreement. The Borrowing Base redetermination provided for by this Amendment is the Initial Scheduled Redetermination under the Credit Agreement. This Amendment shall serve as a New Borrowing Base Notice under the Credit Agreement.

 

Section 4.     New Lenders; Reallocation of Maximum Credit Amount. Effective on the Amendment Effective Date, the Administrative Agent, the Borrower, the Parent, the Lenders and Issuing Bank consent to the following:  each New Lender becoming a “Lender” under and as defined in the Credit Agreement,  the reallocation of the Maximum Credit Amounts so that each Lender’s Maximum Credit Amount and Applicable Percentage is as set forth on Attachment A to this Amendment, and  the reallocation of the participations in Letters of Credit in accordance with each Lender’s Applicable Percentage as set forth on Attachment A to this Amendment. On the Amendment Effective Date after giving effect to such reallocation of the Maximum Credit Amounts, the Maximum Credit Amount and Applicable Percentage of each Lender shall be as set forth on Attachment A to this Amendment. The reallocation of the Maximum Credit Amounts among the Lenders, including any assignment by an Existing Lender of a portion of its rights, interests, liabilities and obligations under the Credit Agreement to New Lenders, shall be deemed to have been consummated on the Amendment Effective Date pursuant to the terms of the Assignment and Assumption attached as Exhibit G to the Credit Agreement, the terms of which are incorporated in this Amendment mutatis mutandis, as part hereof, as if the Existing Lenders and the New Lenders had executed an Assignment and Assumption with respect to such reallocation and made such Existing Lenders’ and New Lenders’ respective representations thereunder. The Administrative Agent hereby waives the $3,500 processing fee set forth in Section 12.04(b)(ii)(C) of the Credit Agreement with respect to the assignments and reallocations contemplated by this Section 4.

 

Section 5.     Conditions of Effectiveness.

 

(a)     This Amendment shall become effective as of the date (the “Amendment Effective Date”) that each of the following conditions precedent shall have been satisfied (or waived in accordance with Section 12.02 of the Credit Agreement):

 

(1)     The Administrative Agent shall have received (which may be by electronic transmission), in form and substance satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, a counterpart of this Amendment which shall have been executed by the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Bank, the Lenders, the Borrower and the Parent (which may be by PDF transmission);

 

(2)     Each of the representations and warranties set forth in Section 6 of this Amendment shall be true and correct;

 

(3)     Since December 31, 2018, there has been no event, development or circumstance that has had or would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; and

 

(4)     Borrower shall have paid all fees and expenses due to the Lenders, the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Bank and the Arranger (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees of counsel to the Administrative Agent.

 

(b)     Without limiting the generality of the provisions of Sections 6.01 and 6.02 of the Credit Agreement, for purposes of determining compliance with the conditions specified in Section 5(a), each Lender that has signed this Amendment (and its permitted successors and assigns) shall be deemed to have consented to, approved or accepted, or to be satisfied with, each document or other matter required hereunder to be consented to or approved by or acceptable or satisfactory to a Lender unless the Administrative Agent shall have received written notice from such Lender prior to the proposed Amendment Effective Date specifying its objection thereto.

 

Section 6.     Representations and Warranties. Each of the Parent and the Borrower represents and warrants to Administrative Agent and the Lenders, with full knowledge that such Persons are relying on the following representations and warranties in executing this Amendment, as follows:

 

(a)     It has the organizational power and authority to execute, deliver and perform this Amendment, and all organizational action on the part of it requisite for the due execution, delivery and performance of this Amendment has been duly and effectively taken.

 

(b)     The Credit Agreement, the Loan Documents and each and every other document executed and delivered to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders in connection with this Amendment to which such Loan Party is a party constitute the legal, valid and binding obligation of such Loan Party, enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and subject to general principles of equity, regardless of whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law.

 

(c)     This Amendment does not and will not violate any provisions of any of limited liability company agreement, bylaws and other organizational and governing documents of such Loan Party.

 

(d)     No consent or approval of, registration or filing with, or any other action by, any Governmental Authority, except those as have been obtained or made and are in full force and effect, is required in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by, or enforcement against, such Loan Party of this Amendment.

 

(e)     Before and after giving effect to this Amendment, the representations and warranties of such Loan Party contained in Article VII of the Credit Agreement or in any other Loan Document are true and correct in all material respects (unless already qualified by materiality in which case such applicable representation and warranty shall be true and correct), except that any representation and warranty which by its terms is made as of a an earlier date shall be required to be so true and correct in all material respects only as of such earlier date.

 

(f)     Before and after giving effect to this Amendment, no Default, Event of Default or Borrowing Base Deficiency shall exist and be continuing.

 

(g)     Since December 31, 2018, there has been no event, development or circumstance that has had or would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

Section 7.     Miscellaneous.

 

(a)     Reference to the Credit Agreement. Upon the effectiveness hereof, on and after the date hereof, each reference in the Credit Agreement to “this Agreement,” “hereunder,” “hereof,” “herein,” or words of like import, shall mean and be a reference to the Credit Agreement as amended hereby.

 

(b)     Effect on the Credit Agreement; Ratification. Except as specifically amended by this Amendment, the Credit Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and is hereby ratified and confirmed. By its acceptance hereof, each of the Parent and the Borrower hereby ratifies and confirms each Loan Document to which it is a party in all respects, after giving effect to the amendments set forth herein.

 

(c)     Extent of Amendments. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents are not amended, modified or affected by this Amendment. Each of the Parent and the Borrower hereby ratifies and confirms that  except as expressly amended hereby, all of the terms, conditions, covenants, representations, warranties and all other provisions of the Credit Agreement remain in full force and effect,  each of the other Loan Documents are and remain in full force and effect in accordance with their respective terms, and  the Collateral and the Liens on the Collateral securing the Secured Obligations are unimpaired by this Amendment and remain in full force and effect.

 

(d)     Loan Documents. The Loan Documents, as such may be amended in accordance herewith, are and remain legal, valid and binding obligations of the parties thereto, enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and subject to general principles of equity, regardless of whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law. This Amendment is a Loan Document.

 

(e)     Claims. As additional consideration to the execution, delivery, and performance of this Amendment by the parties hereto and to induce Administrative Agent and Lenders to enter into this Amendment, the Borrower represents and warrants that, as of the date hereof, it does not know of any defenses, counterclaims or rights of setoff to the payment of any Secured Obligations of the Borrower to Administrative Agent, Issuing Bank or any Lender.

 

(f)     Execution and Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute but one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Amendment by facsimile or pdf shall be equally as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart.

 

(g)     Governing Law. This Amendment and any claims, controversy, dispute or cause of action (whether in contract or tort or otherwise) based upon, arising out of or relating to this Amendment and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby shall be construed in accordance with and be governed by the law (without giving effect to the conflict of law principles thereof) of the State of New York.

 

(h)     Headings. Section headings in this Amendment are included herein for convenience and reference only and shall not constitute a part of this Amendment for any other purpose.

 

Section 8.     NO ORAL AGREEMENTS. THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF EACH OF THE PARTIES TO THE LOAN DOCUMENTS SHALL BE DETERMINED SOLELY FROM WRITTEN AGREEMENTS, DOCUMENTS, AND INSTRUMENTS, AND ANY PRIOR ORAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN SUCH PARTIES ARE SUPERSEDED BY AND MERGED INTO SUCH WRITINGS. THIS AMENDMENT AND THE OTHER WRITTEN LOAN DOCUMENTS EXECUTED BY THE BORROWER, THE PARENT, ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, ISSUING BANK AND/OR LENDERS REPRESENT THE FINAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN SUCH PARTIES, AND MAY NOT BE CONTRADICTED BY EVIDENCE OF PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS, OR SUBSEQUENT ORAL AGREEMENTS BY SUCH PARTIES. THERE ARE NO UNWRITTEN ORAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN SUCH PARTIES.

 

Section 9.     No Waiver. The Borrower hereby agrees that no Event of Default and no Default has been waived or remedied by the execution of this Amendment by the Administrative Agent or any Lender. Nothing contained in this Amendment  shall constitute or be deemed to constitute a waiver of any Defaults or Events of Default which may exist under the Credit Agreement or the other Loan Documents, or  shall constitute or be deemed to constitute an election of remedies by the Administrative Agent, Issuing Bank or any Lender, or a waiver of any of the rights or remedies of the Administrative Agent, Issuing Bank or any Lender provided in the Credit Agreement, the other Loan Documents, or otherwise afforded at law or in equity.

 

Signatures Pages Follow

 

 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be duly executed and delivered by their proper and duly authorized officers as of the day and year first above written.

 

PARENT:

GOODRICH PETROLEUM CORPORATION

 

By:     /s/ Robert Turnham     

Name:     Robert Turnham

Title:     President

 

BORROWER:

GOODRICH PETROLEUM COMPANY, L.L.C.

 

By:     /s/ Robert Turnham     

Name:     Robert Turnham

Title:     President

 

 

 

 

SUNTRUST BANK,

as Administrative Agent, as Issuing Bank and as a Lender

 

By:     /s/ Benjamin L. Brown     

Name:     Benjamin L. Brown

Title:     Director

 

 

 

 

ROYAL BANK OF CANADA

 

By:     /s/ Katy Berkemeyer     

Name:     Katy Berkemeyer

Title:     Authorized Signatory

 

 

 

 

CITIZENS BANK, N.A.

 

By:     /s/ Rick Hawthorne     

Name:     Rick Hawthorne

Title:     Senior Vice President

 

 

 

 

CIT BANK, N.A.

 

By:     /s/ Sean M. Murphy     

Name:     Sean M. Murphy

Title:     Managing Director

 

 

 

 

CATHAY BANK

 

By:     /s/ Stephen V Bacala II     

Name:     Stephen V Bacala II

Title:     Vice President

 

 

 

 

Attachment A      

 

ANNEX I
LIST OF MAXIMUM CREDIT AMOUNTS

 

Aggregate Maximum Credit Amounts

 

Name of Lender

Applicable Percentage

Applicable Percentage of Borrowing Base determined pursuant to the Initial Scheduled Redetermination

Maximum Credit Amount

SunTrust Bank

30%

$37,500,000

$150,000,000

Royal Bank of Canada

26%

$32,500,000

$130,000,000

Citizens Bank, N.A.

20%

$25,000,000

$100,000,000

CIT Bank, N.A.

16%

$20,000,000

$80,000,000

Cathay Bank

8%

$10,000,000

$40,000,000

TOTAL:

100.00000000%

$125,000,000

$500,000,000.00

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.2

 

SECOND AMENDMENT To CREDIT AGREEMENT

 

THIS SECOND AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”) is dated as of May 6, 2020, by and among GOODRICH PETROLEUM CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation (“Parent”), Goodrich Petroleum Company, L.L.C., a Louisiana limited liability company (the “Borrower”), each of the Lenders which is signatory hereto, and TRUIST BANK, succesor by merger to SunTrust Bank, as Administrative Agent for the Lenders (in such capacity, together with its successors in such capacity “Administrative Agent”) and as Issuing Bank under the Credit Agreement referred to below.

 

W I T N E S S E T H:

 

WHEREAS, the Parent, Borrower, Administrative Agent, the Lenders and the Issuing Bank are parties to that certain Second Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of May 14, 2019 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified prior to the date hereof, the “Existing Credit Agreement”, and as amended by this Amendment and as further amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), whereby upon the terms and conditions therein stated the Lenders have agreed to make certain loans to the Borrower upon the terms and conditions set forth therein;

 

WHEREAS, the Borrower has requested that the Lenders amend the Credit Agreement as set forth below; and

 

WHEREAS, subject to the terms and conditions hereof, the Lenders are willing to agree to the amendments to the Credit Agreement as set forth herein.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the parties to this Amendment hereby agree as follows:

 

SECTION 1.     Definitions. Unless otherwise defined in this Amendment, each capitalized term used herein but not otherwise defined herein has the meaning given such term in the Credit Agreement. The interpretive provisions set forth in Section 1.04 of the Credit Agreement shall apply to this Amendment.

 

SECTION 2.     Amendments to Credit Agreement. Effective on the Amendment Effective Date, the Credit Agreement is amended as follows:

 

(a)     The definition of “2021 Notes” in Section 1.02 of the Credit Agreement is amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

 

2021 Notes” means the 13.50% Convertible Second Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2021 issued under the Second Lien Indenture on the Second Lien Debt Issuance Date, substantially in the form attached to the Second Lien Documents Certificate, as amended pursuant to that certain First Amendment to Indenture and Notes, dated as of May 6, 2020, among the Parent, the Borrower and Wilmington Trust, National Association in its capacity as trustee and collateral agent.

 

(b)     The definition of “Issuing Bank” in Section 1.02 of the Credit Agreement is amended by deleting the reference to “SunTrust Bank” and replacing it with “Truist Bank, successor by merger to SunTrust Bank”.

 

(c)     The definition of “Maturity Date” in Section 1.02 of the Credit Agreement is amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

 

Maturity Date” means the earlier of (a) May 14, 2024 and (b) the date that is 180 days prior to the “Maturity Date” as defined in the 2021 Notes (as amended, restated, amended and restated, extended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time) to the extent that the 2021 Notes have not been voluntarily redeemed, repurchased, refinanced or otherwise retired by such date.

 

(d)     The definition of “Required Hedges” in Section 1.02 of the Credit Agreement is amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

 

Required Hedges” means Swap Agreements entered into by the Borrower or Parent at prices reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent on not less than 50% of the aggregate projected production of crude oil and natural gas from the Proved Reserves classified as “Developed Producing Reserves” attributable to the Oil and Gas Properties of the Loan Parties as reflected in the Reserve Report prepared by Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc., as of December 31, 2019, for the period from April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2022 (provided that any volumes with respect to crude oil shall be calculated on an Mcf equivalent basis).

 

(e)     Section 8.17 of the Credit Agreement is amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

 

“Section 8.17     Required Hedges. The Borrower or Parent will, no later than May 6, 2020, enter into the Required Hedges and provide reasonably satisfactory evidence thereof to the Administrative Agent.”

 

(f)     Section 12.01(a)(ii) of the Credit Agreement is amended by deleting each reference to “SunTrust Bank” and replacing it with “Truist Bank”.

 

SECTION 3.     Borrowing Base(a)     . Effective on the Amendment Effective Date, the Borrowing Base is decreased to $120,000,000 until the next redetermination or adjustment thereof pursuant to the Credit Agreement. The Borrowing Base redetermination provided for by this Amendment is the March 1, 2020 Scheduled Redetermination under the Credit Agreement. This Amendment shall serve as a New Borrowing Base Notice under the Credit Agreement.

 

SECTION 4.     Conditions of Effectiveness(a)     .

 

(a)     This Amendment shall become effective as of the date (the “Amendment Effective Date”) that each of the following conditions precedent shall have been satisfied (or waived in accordance with Section 12.02 of the Credit Agreement):

 

(1)     The Administrative Agent shall have received (which may be by electronic transmission), in form and substance satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, a counterpart of this Amendment which shall have been executed by the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Bank, the Lenders, the Borrower and the Parent (which may be by PDF transmission);

 

(2)     Each of the representations and warranties set forth in Section 5 of this Amendment shall be true and correct;

 

(3)     Since December 31, 2018, there has been no event, development or circumstance that has had or would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; and

 

(4)     Borrower shall have paid all fees and expenses due to the Lenders, the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Bank and the Arranger (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees of counsel to the Administrative Agent).

 

(5)     The Administrative Agent shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent that the maturity date of the Second Lien Debt (as set forth in the Second Lien Documents) has been extended to a date that is no earlier than May 31, 2022.

 

(6)     The Administrative Agent shall have received a certificate, duly executed by a Responsible Officer of the Borrower and dated as of the date that the Second Lien Debt maturity extension contemplated by Section 4(a)(5) occurs, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent, certifying that attached thereto is a true, correct and complete duly executed copy of that certain First Amendment to Indenture and Notes, dated as of May 6, 2020, among the Parent, the Borrower and Wilmington Trust, National Association in its capacity as trustee and collateral agent.

 

(b)     Without limiting the generality of the provisions of Sections 6.01 and 6.02 of the Credit Agreement, for purposes of determining compliance with the conditions specified in Section 4(a), each Lender that has signed this Amendment (and its permitted successors and assigns) shall be deemed to have consented to, approved or accepted, or to be satisfied with, each document or other matter required hereunder to be consented to or approved by or acceptable or satisfactory to a Lender unless the Administrative Agent shall have received written notice from such Lender prior to the proposed Amendment Effective Date specifying its objection thereto.

 

SECTION 5.     Representations and Warranties. Each of the Parent and the Borrower represents and warrants to Administrative Agent and the Lenders, with full knowledge that such Persons are relying on the following representations and warranties in executing this Amendment, as follows:

 

(a)     It has the organizational power and authority to execute, deliver and perform this Amendment, and all organizational action on the part of it requisite for the due execution, delivery and performance of this Amendment has been duly and effectively taken.

 

(b)     The Credit Agreement, the Loan Documents and each and every other document executed and delivered to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders in connection with this Amendment to which such Loan Party is a party constitute the legal, valid and binding obligation of such Loan Party, enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and subject to general principles of equity, regardless of whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law.

 

(c)     This Amendment does not and will not violate any provisions of any of limited liability company agreement, bylaws and other organizational and governing documents of such Loan Party.

 

(d)     No consent or approval of, registration or filing with, or any other action by, any Governmental Authority, except those as have been obtained or made and are in full force and effect, is required in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by, or enforcement against, such Loan Party of this Amendment.

 

(e)     Before and after giving effect to this Amendment, the representations and warranties of such Loan Party contained in Article VII of the Credit Agreement or in any other Loan Document are true and correct in all material respects (unless already qualified by materiality in which case such applicable representation and warranty shall be true and correct), except that any representation and warranty which by its terms is made as of a an earlier date shall be required to be so true and correct in all material respects only as of such earlier date.

 

(f)     Before and after giving effect to this Amendment, no Default, Event of Default or Borrowing Base Deficiency shall exist and be continuing.

 

(g)     Since December 31, 2018, there has been no event, development or circumstance that has had or would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

SECTION 6.     Miscellaneous.

 

(a)     Reference to the Credit Agreement. Upon the effectiveness hereof, on and after the date hereof, each reference in the Credit Agreement to “this Agreement,” “hereunder,” “hereof,” “herein,” or words of like import, shall mean and be a reference to the Credit Agreement as amended hereby.

 

(b)     Effect on the Credit Agreement; Ratification. Except as specifically amended by this Amendment, the Credit Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and is hereby ratified and confirmed. By its acceptance hereof, each of the Parent and the Borrower hereby ratifies and confirms each Loan Document to which it is a party in all respects, after giving effect to the amendments set forth herein.

 

(c)     Extent of Amendments. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents are not amended, modified or affected by this Amendment. Each of the Parent and the Borrower hereby ratifies and confirms that (i) except as expressly amended hereby, all of the terms, conditions, covenants, representations, warranties and all other provisions of the Credit Agreement remain in full force and effect, (ii) each of the other Loan Documents are and remain in full force and effect in accordance with their respective terms, and (iii) the Collateral and the Liens on the Collateral securing the Secured Obligations are unimpaired by this Amendment and remain in full force and effect.

 

(d)     Loan Documents. The Loan Documents, as such may be amended in accordance herewith, are and remain legal, valid and binding obligations of the parties thereto, enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and subject to general principles of equity, regardless of whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law. This Amendment is a Loan Document.

 

(e)     Claims. As additional consideration to the execution, delivery, and performance of this Amendment by the parties hereto and to induce Administrative Agent and Lenders to enter into this Amendment, the Borrower represents and warrants that, as of the date hereof, it does not know of any defenses, counterclaims or rights of setoff to the payment of any Secured Obligations of the Borrower to Administrative Agent, Issuing Bank or any Lender.

 

(f)     Execution and Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute but one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Amendment by facsimile or pdf shall be equally as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart.

 

(g)     Governing Law. This Amendment and any claims, controversy, dispute or cause of action (whether in contract or tort or otherwise) based upon, arising out of or relating to this Amendment and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby shall be construed in accordance with and be governed by the law (without giving effect to the conflict of law principles thereof) of the State of New York.

 

(h)     Headings. Section headings in this Amendment are included herein for convenience and reference only and shall not constitute a part of this Amendment for any other purpose.

 

SECTION 7.     NO ORAL AGREEMENTS. THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF EACH OF THE PARTIES TO THE LOAN DOCUMENTS SHALL BE DETERMINED SOLELY FROM WRITTEN AGREEMENTS, DOCUMENTS, AND INSTRUMENTS, AND ANY PRIOR ORAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN SUCH PARTIES ARE SUPERSEDED BY AND MERGED INTO SUCH WRITINGS. THIS AMENDMENT AND THE OTHER WRITTEN LOAN DOCUMENTS EXECUTED BY THE BORROWER, the Parent, ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, ISSUING BANK AND/OR LENDERS REPRESENT THE FINAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN SUCH PARTIES, AND MAY NOT BE CONTRADICTED BY EVIDENCE OF PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS, OR SUBSEQUENT ORAL AGREEMENTS BY SUCH PARTIES. THERE ARE NO UNWRITTEN ORAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN SUCH PARTIES.

 

SECTION 8.     No Waiver. The Borrower hereby agrees that no Event of Default and no Default has been waived or remedied by the execution of this Amendment by the Administrative Agent or any Lender. Nothing contained in this Amendment (a) shall constitute or be deemed to constitute a waiver of any Defaults or Events of Default which may exist under the Credit Agreement or the other Loan Documents, or (b) shall constitute or be deemed to constitute an election of remedies by the Administrative Agent, Issuing Bank or any Lender, or a waiver of any of the rights or remedies of the Administrative Agent, Issuing Bank or any Lender provided in the Credit Agreement, the other Loan Documents, or otherwise afforded at law or in equity.

 

Signatures Pages Follow

 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be duly executed and delivered by their proper and duly authorized officers as of the day and year first above written.

 

PARENT:

 

GOODRICH PETROLEUM CORPORATION

 

 

   
 

By:  /s/ Michael J. Killelea

 

Name:Michael J. Killelea

 

Title:Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

   

 

 

 

 

BORROWER:

GOODRICH PETROLEUM COMPANY, L.L.C.

   
   
 

By:  /s/ Michael J. Killelea

 

Name:Michael J. Killelea

 

Title:Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

 

 

 

 

  TRUIST BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO SUNTRUST BANK,
  as Administrative Agent, as Issuing Bank and as a Lender
   
 
 
 

By:  /s/ Benjamin L. Brown

 

Name: Benjamin L. Brown

 

Title: Director

 

 

 

 

ROYAL BANK OF CANADA

   
   
   
 

By:  /s/ Katy Berkemeyer

 

Name: Katy Berkemeyer

 

Title: Authorized Signatory

 

 

 

 

 

Citizens Bank, N.A.

   
   
   
 

By:  /s/ Kelly Graham

 

Name: Kelly Graham

 

Title: Vice President

 

 

 

 

 

CIT BANK, N.A.

   
   
   
 

By:  /s/ John Feeley

 

Name: John Feeley

 

Title: Directory

 

 

 

 

 

CATHAY BANK

   
   
   
 

By:  /s/ Dale T Wilson

 

Name: Dale T Wilson

 

Title: Senior Vice President

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 31.1


CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-14(A) AND RULE 15D-14(A)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED

 

I, Walter G. Goodrich, certify that:

 

1.

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Goodrich Petroleum Corporation (the “registrant”);

   

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

   

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

   

4.

The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

     
 

a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

     
 

b)

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

     
 

c)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

     
 

d)

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

   

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

     
 

a)

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

     
 

b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

Date: May 7, 2020

 

 

 

/s/ Walter G. Goodrich

 

Walter G. Goodrich

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

Exhibit 31.2


CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-14(A) AND RULE 15D-14(A)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED

 

I, Robert T. Barker certify that:

   

1.

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Goodrich Petroleum Corporation (the “registrant”);

   

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

   

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

   

4.

The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

     
 

a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

     
 

b)

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

     
 

c)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

     
 

d)

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

   

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

     
 

a)

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

     
 

b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

Date: May 7, 2020

 

 

 

/s/ Robert T. Barker

 

Robert T. Barker

 

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

Exhibit 32.1


CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

UNDER SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002, 18 U.S.C. § 1350

 

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Goodrich Petroleum Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Walter G. Goodrich, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge:

   

(1)

The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

   

(2)

The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

 

/s/ Walter G. Goodrich

 

Walter G. Goodrich

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

May 7, 2020

 

This certification is provided pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and shall not, except to the extent required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, be deemed filed by the Company or the certifying officer for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by it and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

 

 

Exhibit 32.2


CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

UNDER SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002, 18 U.S.C. § 1350

 

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Goodrich Petroleum Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Robert T. Barker, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge:

   

(1)

The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

   

(2)

The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

 

/s/ Robert T. Barker

 

Robert T. Barker

 

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

May 7, 2020

 

This certification is provided pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and shall not, except to the extent required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, be deemed filed by the Company or the certifying officer for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by it and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.