Gulfport Energy
Annual Report 2023

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Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ☐ ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 OR TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-19514 Gulfport Energy Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 713 Market Drive Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (Address of principal executive offices) 86-3684669 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 73114 (Zip Code) (405) 252-4600 (Registrant telephone number, including area code) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share Trading Symbol(s) GPOR Name of each exchange on which registered The New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☒ No ☐ Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ☐ No ☒ 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 every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See 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 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 has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☒ If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. ☐ Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant’s executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b). ☐ 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 Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by the court. Yes ☒ No ☐ The aggregate market value of our common stock held by non-affiliates on June 30, 2023 was approximately $ 1.2 billion. As of February 26, 2024, there were 18,191,650 shares of our $0.0001 par value common stock outstanding. Portions of Gulfport Energy Corporation’s Proxy Statement for the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference in Items 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 of Part III of this Form 10-K. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS SUMMARY RISK FACTORS GULFPORT ENERGY CORPORATION TABLE OF CONTENTS Page PART I ITEM 1. ITEM 1A. ITEM 1B. ITEM 1C. ITEM 2. ITEM 3. ITEM 4. PART II ITEM 5. ITEM 6. ITEM 7. BUSINESS RISK FACTORS UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS CYBERSECURITY PROPERTIES LEGAL PROCEEDINGS MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES RESERVED MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS RESULTS OF OPERATIONS LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK ITEM 8. ITEM 9. ITEM 9A. ITEM 9B. ITEM 9C. PART III ITEM 10. ITEM 11. ITEM 12. ITEM 13. ITEM 14. PART IV ITEM 15. ITEM 16. Signatures FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES OTHER INFORMATION DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES FORM 10-K SUMMARY 1 2 4 4 20 36 36 37 37 37 38 38 39 39 43 48 53 55 57 111 111 114 114 114 114 114 114 114 114 115 115 118 119 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Unless the context otherwise indicates, references to “us,” “we,” “our,” “ours,” “Gulfport,” the “Company” and “Registrant” refer to Gulfport Energy Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries. All monetary values, other than per unit and per share amounts, are stated in thousands of U.S. dollars unless otherwise specified. In addition, the following are other abbreviations and definitions of certain terms used within this Annual Report on Form 10-K: 1145 Indenture. Agreement dated May 17, 2021 between the Company, UMB Bank, National Association, as trustee, and the guarantors party thereto, under section 1145 of the Bankruptcy Code for our 8.0% Senior Notes due 2026. DEFINITIONS 2019 Plan. 2019 Amended and Restated Stock Incentive Plan. 2023 Notes. 6.625% Senior Notes due 2023. 2024 Notes. 6.000% Senior Notes due 2024. 2025 Notes. 6.375% Senior Notes due 2025. 2026 Notes. 6.375% Senior Notes due 2026. 2026 Senior Notes. 8.0% Senior Notes due 2026. 4(a)(2) Indenture. Certain eligible holders have made an election entitling such holders to receive senior notes issued pursuant to an indenture, dated as of May 17, 2021, by and among the Company, UMB Bank, National Association, as trustee, and the guarantors party thereto, under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) as opposed to its share of the up to $550 million aggregate principal amount of our Senior Notes due 2026. The 4(a)(2) Indenture’s terms are substantially similar to the terms of the 1145 Indenture. The primary differences between the terms of the 4(a)(2) Indenture and the terms of the 1145 Indenture are that (i) affiliates of the Issuer holding 4(a)(2) Notes are permitted to vote in determining whether the holders of the required principal amount of indenture securities have concurred in any direction or consent under the 4(a)(2) Indenture, while affiliates of the Issuer holding 1145 Notes will not be permitted to vote on such matters under the 1145 Indenture, (ii) the covenants of the 1145 Indenture (other than the payment covenant) require that the Issuer comply with the covenants of the 4(a)(2) Indenture, as amended, and (iii) the 1145 Indenture requires that the 1145 Securities be redeemed pro rata with the 4(a)(2) Securities and that the 1145 Indenture be satisfied and discharged if the 4(a)(2) Indenture is satisfied and discharged. ASC. Accounting Standards Codification. ASU. Accounting Standards Update. Bankruptcy Code. Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States Code. Bankruptcy Court. The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. Bbl. One stock tank barrel, or 42 U.S. gallons liquid volume, used herein in reference to crude oil or other liquid hydrocarbons. Bcf. One billion cubic feet of natural gas. Bcfe. One billion cubic feet of natural gas equivalent, with one barrel of NGL and crude oil being equivalent to 6,000 cubic feet of natural gas. Board of Directors (Board). The board of directors of Gulfport Energy Corporation. Btu. British thermal unit, which represents the amount of energy needed to heat one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit and can be used to describe the energy content of fuels. Chapter 11 Cases. Voluntary petitions filed on November 13, 2020 by Gulfport Energy Corporation, Gator Marine, Inc., Gator Marine Ivanhoe, Inc., Grizzly Holdings, Inc., Gulfport Appalachia, LLC, Gulfport Midcon, LLC, Gulfport Midstream Holdings, LLC, Jaguar Resources LLC, Mule Sky LLC, Puma Resources, Inc. and Westhawk Minerals LLC. CODI. Cancellation of indebtedness income. Common Stock. $0.0001 par value common stock issued by the Successor on the Emergence Date. Completion. The process of treating a drilled well followed by the installation of permanent equipment for the production of natural gas, oil and NGL. Credit Facility. The Existing Credit Facility, as amended by the Joinder, Commitment Increase and Borrowing Base Redetermination Agreement, and Third Amendment to Credit Agreement dated as of May 1, 2023 and reaffirmed as of October 31, 2023. Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements DD&A. Depreciation, depletion and amortization. Debtors. Collectively, Gulfport Energy Corporation, Gator Marine, Inc., Gator Marine Ivanhoe, Inc., Grizzly Holdings, Inc., Gulfport Appalachia, LLC, Gulfport Midcon, LLC, Gulfport Midstream Holdings, LLC, Jaguar Resources LLC, Mule Sky LLC, Puma Resources, Inc. and Westhawk Minerals LLC. Developed Acreage. The number of acres allocated or assignable to productive wells or wells capable of production. DIP Credit Facility. Senior secured superpriority debtor-in-possession revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $262.5 million. Disputed Claims Reserve. Reserve used to settle any pending claims of unsecured creditors that were in dispute as of the effective date of the Plan. Emergence Date. May 17, 2021. Existing Credit Facility. The Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent and various lender parties, providing for a senior secured reserve-based revolving credit facility effective as of October 14, 2021, as amended to date. Exit Credit Agreement. The Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with The Bank of Nova Scotia as lead administrative agent and various lender parties providing for the Exit Facility and the First-Out Term Loan. Exit Credit Facility. Collectively, the First-Out Term Loan and the Exit Facility, with an initial borrowing base and elected commitment amount of up to $580 million. Exit Facility. Senior secured reserve-based revolving credit facility with The Bank of Nova Scotia as the lead arranger and administrative agent and various lender parties. Exploratory Well. A well drilled to find crude oil or natural gas in an unproved area, to find a new reservoir in an existing field previously found to be productive of crude oil or natural gas in another reservoir, or to extend a known reservoir beyond the proved area. FASB. Financial Accounting Standards Board. First-Out Term Loan. Senior secured term loan in an aggregate maximum principal amount of $180 million. GAAP. Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Grizzly. Grizzly Oil Sands ULC. Grizzly Holdings. Grizzly Holdings Inc. Gross Acres or Gross Wells. Refers to the total acres or wells in which a working interest is owned. Guarantors. All existing consolidated subsidiaries that guarantee the Company's Credit Facility or certain other debt. Held By Production. Refers to an oil and gas lease continued into its secondary term for so long as a producing oil and/or gas well is located on any portion of the leased premises or lands pooled therewith. Horizontal Drilling. A drilling technique used in certain formations where a well is drilled vertically to a certain depth and then drilled horizontally within a specified interval. Incentive Plan. Gulfport Energy Corporation 2021 Stock Incentive Plan, effective on the Emergence Date. Indentures. Collectively, the 1145 Indenture and the 4(a)(2) Indenture governing the 2026 Senior Notes. IRC. The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. LIBOR. London Interbank Offered Rate. LOE. Lease operating expenses. Marcellus. Refers to the Marcellus Play that includes the hydrocarbon bearing rock formations commonly referred to as the Marcellus formation located in the Appalachian Basin of the United States and Canada. Our acreage is located primarily in Belmont County in eastern Ohio. MBbl. One thousand barrels of crude oil, condensate or natural gas liquids. Mcf. One thousand cubic feet of natural gas. Mcfe. One thousand cubic feet of natural gas equivalent, with one barrel of NGL and crude oil being equivalent to 6,000 cubic feet of natural gas. MMBbl. One million barrels of crude oil, condensate or natural gas liquids. Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements MMBtu. One million British thermal units. MMcf. One million cubic feet of natural gas. MMcfe. One million cubic feet of natural gas equivalent, with one barrel of NGL and crude oil being equivalent to 6,000 cubic feet of natural gas. Natural Gas Liquids (NGL). Hydrocarbons in natural gas that are separated from the gas as liquids through the process of absorption, condensation, adsorption or other methods in gas processing or cycling plants. Natural gas liquids primarily include ethane, propane, butane, isobutene, pentane, hexane and natural gasoline. Net Acres or Net Wells. Refers to the sum of the fractional working interests owned in gross acres or gross wells. Net Revenue Interest (NRI). An interest in an oil and natural gas property entitling the owner to a share of oil, natural gas or NGL production. NYMEX. New York Mercantile Exchange. OCC. Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Parent. Gulfport Energy Corporation or its successor to the Credit Facility. Petition Date. November 13, 2020. Plan. The Amended Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization of Gulfport Energy Corporation and Its Debtor Subsidiaries. Predecessor. The pre-emergence from bankruptcy organization for periods on or prior to May 17, 2021. Predecessor Building Loan. Loan agreement for our corporate headquarters scheduled to mature in June 2025. Predecessor Senior Notes. Collectively, the 2023 Notes, 2024 Notes, 2025 Notes and 2026 Notes. Preferred Stock. $0.0001 par value preferred stock issued by the Successor on the Emergence Date. Pre-Petition Revolving Credit Facility. Senior secured revolving credit facility, as amended, with The Bank of Nova Scotia as the lead arranger and administrative agent and certain lenders from time-to-time party thereto with a maximum facility amount of $580 million. Prior Predecessor Period. Period from January 1, 2021 through May 17, 2021. Prior Successor Period. Period from May 18, 2021 through December 31, 2021. Productive Well. A well found to be capable of producing hydrocarbons in sufficient quantities such that proceeds from the sale of the production exceed production expenses and taxes. Proved Developed Reserves (PDP). Reserves expected to be recovered through existing wells with existing equipment and operating methods. Proved Reserves. Quantities of oil and gas, which, by analysis of geoscience and engineering data, can be estimated with reasonable certainty to be economically producible, from a given date forward, from known reservoirs, and under existing economic conditions, operating methods and government regulations prior to the time at which contracts providing the right to operate expire, unless evidence indicates that renewal is reasonably certain, regardless of whether deterministic or probabilistic methods are used for the estimation. The project to extract the hydrocarbons must have commenced or the operator must be reasonably certain that it will commence the project within a reasonable time. Proved Undeveloped Reserves (PUD). Proved reserves expected to be recovered from new wells on undrilled acreage or from existing wells where a relatively major expenditure is required for completion. Reserves on undrilled acreage are limited to those directly offsetting development spacing areas that are reasonably certain of production when drilled, unless evidence using reliable technology exists that establishes reasonable certainty of economic producibility at greater distances. Undrilled locations can be classified as having proved undeveloped reserves only if a development plan has been adopted indicating that they are scheduled to be drilled within five years, unless the specific circumstances justify a longer time. PV-10. Present net value of estimated future net revenues, discounted at 10%. Repurchase Program. A stock repurchase program to acquire up to $650 million of Gulfport's outstanding Common Stock. It is authorized to extend through December 31, 2024, and may be suspended from time to time, modified, extended or discontinued by the Board of Directors at any time. Reservoir. A porous and permeable underground formation containing a natural accumulation of producible crude oil and/or natural gas that is confined by impermeable rock or water barriers and is separate from other reservoirs. Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Royalty Interest. Refers to the ownership of a percentage of the resources or revenues produced from a crude oil or natural gas property. A royalty interest owner does not bear exploration, development, or operating expenses associated with drilling and producing a crude oil or natural gas property. RSA. Restructuring Support Agreement. SCOOP. Refers to the South Central Oklahoma Oil Province, a term used to describe a defined area that encompasses many of the top hydrocarbon producing counties in Oklahoma within the Anadarko basin. The SCOOP Play mainly targets the Devonian to Mississippian aged Woodford, Sycamore and Springer formations. Our acreage is primarily in Garvin, Grady and Stephens Counties. SEC. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Section 382. Internal Revenue Code Section 382. SOFR. Secured Overnight Financing Rate. Standardized Measure. Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows. Successor. The post-emergence from bankruptcy reorganized organization for periods subsequent to May 17, 2021. Tcfe. One trillion cubic feet of natural gas equivalent, with one barrel of NGL and crude oil being equivalent to 6,000 cubic feet of natural gas. Undeveloped Acreage. Lease or mineral acreage on which wells have not been drilled or completed to a point that would permit the production of commercial quantities of crude oil and/or natural gas. Utica. Refers to the Utica Play that includes the hydrocarbon bearing rock formations commonly referred to as the Utica formation located in the Appalachian Basin of the United States and Canada. Our acreage is located primarily in Belmont, Harrison, Jefferson and Monroe Counties in eastern Ohio. Working Interest (WI). The operating interest which gives the owner the right to drill, produce and conduct operating activities on the property and a share of production. WTI. Refers to West Texas Intermediate. Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This Form 10-K may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward looking statements by terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “believes,” “estimates,” “projects,” “predicts,” “potential” and similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this Form 10-K that address activities, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future, including the expected impact of the war in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war on our business, our industry and the global economy, estimated future production and net revenues from oil and gas reserves and the present value thereof, future capital expenditures (including the amount and nature thereof), share repurchases, business strategy and measures to implement strategy, competitive strength, goals, expansion and growth of our business and operations, plans, references to future success, reference to intentions as to future matters and other such matters are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are largely based on our expectations and beliefs concerning future events, which reflect estimates and assumptions made by our management. These estimates and assumptions reflect our best judgment based on currently known market conditions and other factors relating to our operations and business environment, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. Although we believe our estimates and assumptions to be reasonable, they are inherently uncertain and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that are beyond our control. In addition, management's assumptions about future events may prove to be inaccurate. Management cautions all readers that the forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-K are not guarantees of future performance, and we cannot assure any reader that those statements will be realized or the forward-looking events and circumstances will occur. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements due to the factors listed in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and Item 7. “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections and elsewhere in this Form 10-K. All forward- looking statements speak only as of the date of this Form 10-K. All forward-looking statements, expressed or implied, included in this Annual Report are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. This cautionary statement should also be considered in connection with any subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements that we or persons acting on our behalf may issue. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, we disclaim any duty to update any forward-looking statements, all of which are expressly qualified by the statements in this section, to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this Annual Report. We may use the Investors section of our website (www.gulfportenergy.com) to communicate with investors. It is possible that the financial and other information posted there could be deemed to be material information. The information on our website is not part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 1 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements SUMMARY RISK FACTORS Financial, Liquidity and Commodity Price Risks • • • • • • • Natural gas, oil and NGL prices fluctuate widely, and lower prices for extended time periods are likely to have a material adverse effect on our business. Our commodity price risk management activities may limit the benefit we would receive from increases in commodity prices and involve risk that our counterparties may be unable to satisfy their obligations to us. Our variable rate indebtedness subjects us to interest rate risk, which could cause our debt service obligations to increase. Our debt and other financial commitments may limit our financial and operating flexibility. Our development, acquisition and exploration operations require substantial capital, and we may be unable to obtain needed capital or financing on satisfactory terms or at all, which could lead to a loss of properties and a decline in our oil and natural gas reserves. Under our method of accounting for oil and natural gas properties, declines in commodity prices may result in impairment of asset value. A change of control could limit our use of net operating losses to reduce future taxable income. Industry, Business and Operational Risks • • • • • • The oil and gas development, exploration and production industry is very competitive, and some of our competitors have greater financial and other resources than we do. The actual quantities of and future net revenues from our proved reserves may be less than our estimates. Our development and exploratory drilling efforts and our well operations may not be profitable or achieve our targeted returns. Part of our strategy involves using the latest available horizontal drilling and completion techniques; therefore, the results of our planned drilling in these plays are subject to risks associated with drilling and completion techniques and drilling results may not meet our expectations for reserves or production. Our undeveloped acreage must be drilled before lease expiration to hold the acreage by production. In highly competitive markets for acreage, failure to drill sufficient wells to hold acreage could result in a substantial lease renewal cost or, if renewal is not feasible, loss of our lease and prospective drilling opportunities. Oil and natural gas operations are uncertain and involve substantial costs and risks. Operating hazards and uninsured risks may result in substantial losses and could prevent us from realizing profits. • Multi-well pad drilling may result in volatility in our operating results and delay the conversion of our PUD reserves. • We are not the operator of all our oil and natural gas properties and therefore are not positioned to control the timing of development efforts, the associated costs or the • • • • • rate of production of the reserves on such properties. Oil and natural gas production operations, especially those using hydraulic fracturing, are substantially dependent on the availability of water. Our ability to produce natural gas, oil and NGL economically and in commercial quantities could be impaired if we are unable to acquire adequate supplies of water for our operations or are unable to dispose of or recycle the water we use economically and in an environmentally safe manner. All of our producing properties are located in eastern Ohio and central Oklahoma, making us vulnerable to risks associated with operating in only these regions. The loss of one or more of the purchasers of our production could adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. The unavailability, high cost or shortages of rigs, equipment, raw materials, supplies, oilfield services or personnel may restrict our operations. Our operations may be adversely affected by pipeline, trucking and gathering system capacity constraints and may be subject to interruptions that could adversely affect our cash flow. • We are required to pay fees to some of our midstream service providers based on minimum volumes regardless of actual volume throughput. • • A deterioration in general economic, business or industry conditions would have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, liquidity and financial condition. Terrorist activities could materially and adversely affect our business and results of operations. 2 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements • Cyber-attacks targeting systems and infrastructure used by the oil and gas industry and related regulations may adversely impact our operations and, if we are unable to obtain and maintain adequate protection for our data, our business may be harmed. • We may engage in acquisition and divestiture activities that involve substantial risks. Environmental, Legal and Regulatory Risks • We are subject to extensive governmental regulation and ongoing regulatory changes, which could adversely impact our business. • Legislation or regulatory initiatives intended to address seismic activity could restrict our drilling and production activities, as well as our ability to dispose of produced water gathered from such activities, which could have a material adverse effect on our business. Increased attention to Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") matters may impact our business, financial results, or stock price. Future U.S. and state tax legislation may adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flow. Our business is subject to complex and evolving laws and regulations regarding privacy and data protection. • • • Risks Associated with an Investment in Us • • • • • The market price of our securities is subject to volatility. Future sales or the availability for sale of substantial amounts of our Common Stock, or the perception that these sales may occur, could adversely affect the trading price of our Common Stock and could impair our ability to raise capital through future sales of equity securities. Certain of our stockholders own a significant portion of our outstanding debt and equity securities, and their interests may not always coincide with the interests of other holders of the Common Stock. There may be future dilution of our Common Stock, which could adversely affect the market price of our Common Stock. Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation provides, subject to certain exceptions, that the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware will be the sole and exclusive forum for certain stockholder litigation matters, which could limit our stockholders’ ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes with us or our directors, officers, employees or stockholders. 3 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements ITEM 1. BUSINESS Our Business PART I Gulfport is an independent natural gas-weighted exploration and production company with assets primarily located in the Appalachia and Anadarko basins. Our principal properties are located in eastern Ohio targeting the Utica and Marcellus and in central Oklahoma targeting the SCOOP Woodford and Springer formations. Gulfport's Predecessor was incorporated in the State of Delaware in July 1997. Our corporate headquarters are located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and shares of Gulfport's Common Stock trade on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "GPOR". Our corporate strategy is focused on the economic development of our asset base in an effort to generate sustainable free cash flow. As of December 31, 2023, we had 4.2 Tcfe of proved reserves with a Standardized Measure of $2.4 billion and a PV-10 of $2.4 billion. See "Definitions" above for our definition of PV-10 (a non-GAAP financial measure) and "Oil, Natural Gas and NGL Reserves" below for a reconciliation of our standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows (the most directly comparable GAAP measure) to PV-10. Information About Us Our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and all amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act are made available free of charge on the Investor Relations page of our website at www.gulfportenergy.com as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC. From time to time, we also post announcements, updates, events, investor information and presentations on our website in addition to copies of our recent news releases. Information contained on our website, or on other websites that may be linked to our website, is not incorporated by reference into this annual report on Form 10-K and should not be considered part of this report or any other filing that we make with the SEC. Emergence From Voluntary Reorganization Under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code On November 13, 2020, we, and certain of our subsidiaries, filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. The Chapter 11 Cases were administered jointly under the caption In re Gulfport Energy Corporation, et al., Case No. 20- 35562 (DRJ). The Bankruptcy Court confirmed the Plan and entered the confirmation order on April 28, 2021, and the Debtors emerged from the Chapter 11 Cases on the Emergence Date. On May 18, 2021, we began trading on the NYSE under the symbol "GPOR". Business Strategy Gulfport aims to create sustainable value through the economic development of our significant resource plays in the Utica/Marcellus and SCOOP operating areas. Our strategy is to develop our assets in a safe, environmentally responsible manner, while generating sustainable cash flow, improving margins and operating efficiencies and returning capital to shareholders. To accomplish these goals, we allocate capital to projects we believe offer the highest rate of return and we deploy leading drilling and completion techniques and technologies in our development efforts. We believe our plan to generate free cash flow on an annual basis will allow us to further strengthen our balance sheet, return capital to shareholders and increase our resource depth through incremental leasehold opportunities that provide optionality to our future development plans. 2024 Outlook Our 2024 capital expenditure program is expected to be in a range of $380 million to $420 million. In the Utica, we intend to complete drilling on approximately 17 gross (16.4 net) operated horizontal wells and commence sales on approximately 16 gross (15.5 net) operated horizontal wells. In the SCOOP, we intend to complete drilling on approximately five gross (4.1 net) operated horizontal wells and commence sales on three gross (2.4 net) operated horizontal wells. We do not currently have any new Marcellus directed activity budgeted in our 2024 capital expenditure program. We expect to fund these expenditures with our operating cash flow and borrowings under our Credit Facility. We expect this drilling program to result in approximately 1,045 to 1,080 MMcfe per day of production in 2024. 4 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Additionally, in 2024, we expect continuation of shareholder return actions through our Repurchase Program. During 2023, we repurchased 1.5 million shares for $148.9 million at a weighted average price of $101.53 per share, leaving $250.4 million remaining on our Repurchase Program. Operating Areas Utica/Marcellus - The Utica covers hydrocarbon-bearing rock formations located in the Appalachian Basin of the United States and Canada. We have approximately 193,000 net reservoir acres located primarily in Belmont, Harrison, Jefferson and Monroe Counties in eastern Ohio where the Utica ranges in thickness from 600 to over 750 feet. During 2023, we produced approximately 784 MMcfe per day net to our interests in this area and it accounts for approximately 74% of our total production. The Marcellus covers hydrocarbon bearing rock formations that overlay the Utica. We have identified approximately 17,000 net reservoir acres of our existing leasehold for Marcellus development and have 15 PUD Marcellus locations within our Utica operating area. In 2023 we drilled, completed, and turned to sales two Marcellus wells. Our Marcellus development area is approximately 3,500 to 4,500 feet shallower than the Utica. SCOOP - The SCOOP is a defined area that encompasses many of the top hydrocarbon producing counties in Oklahoma within the Anadarko Basin. The SCOOP play mainly targets the Devonian to Mississippian aged Woodford, Sycamore and Springer formations. We have approximately 73,000 net reservoir acres (comprised of approximately 41,000 in the Woodford formation and approximately 32,000 in the Springer formation) located primarily in Garvin, Grady and Stephens Counties. The Woodford Shale across our position ranges in thickness from 200 to over 400 feet and directly overlies the Hunton Limestone and underlies the Sycamore formation, both of which are also locally productive reservoirs. The Sycamore formation consists of hydrocarbon-bearing interbedded shales and siliceous limestones ranging in thickness from 150 to over 450 feet and is overlain by the Caney Shale. The Springer formation across our position is comprised of a series of lenticular sand and shale units. The primary targets are a series of porous, low clay and organic-rich packages within the Goddard Shale member ranging in thickness from 50 to over 250 feet. During 2023, we produced approximately 270 MMcfe per day net to our interests in this area and it accounts for approximately 26% of our total production. Oil, Natural Gas and NGL Reserves Reserve engineering is a subjective process of estimating volumes of economically recoverable oil, natural gas and NGL that cannot be measured in an exact manner. The accuracy of any reserve estimate is a function of the quality of available data and of engineering and geological interpretation. As a result, the reserve estimates of different engineers often vary. In addition, the results of drilling, testing and production may justify revisions of such estimates. Accordingly, reserve estimates often differ from the quantities of oil and natural gas that are ultimately recovered. Estimates of economically recoverable oil and natural gas and of future net revenues are based on a number of variables and assumptions, all of which may vary from actual results, including geologic interpretation, prices and future production rates and costs. See Item 1A. “Risk Factors” contained elsewhere in this Form 10-K. 5 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements The tables below set forth information as of December 31, 2023, with respect to our estimated proved developed and undeveloped oil, natural gas and NGL reserves, the associated estimated future net revenue, the PV-10 and the standardized measure. None of the estimated future net revenue, PV-10 nor the standardized measure are intended to represent the current market value of the estimated oil, natural gas and NGL reserves we own. All of our estimated reserves are located within the United States. Utica & Marcellus Oil (MMBbl) Natural Gas (Bcf) NGL (MMBbl) Total (Bcfe) December 31, 2023 (1) Proved developed Proved undeveloped Total proved (1) (1) SCOOP Total Proved developed Proved undeveloped Total proved Proved developed Proved undeveloped Total proved 2 10 13 4 2 6 6 12 19 1,520 1,421 2,941 459 325 785 1,980 1,746 3,725 7 17 24 24 15 39 31 32 63 1,576 1,585 3,160 627 426 1,053 2,203 2,011 4,214 Totals may not sum or recalculate due to rounding. _____________________ (1) Includes approximately 17 Bcfe and 108 Bcfe of net developed and undeveloped reserves, respectively, located in the Marcellus target formation. Estimated future net revenue Present value of estimated future net revenue (PV-10) Standardized measure (1) (1) (1) Proved Developed $ $ 2,535 $ 1,590 $ December 31, 2023 Proved Undeveloped ($ in millions) Total Proved 2,235 $ 819 $ $ 4,769 2,409 2,383 Totals may not sum due to rounding. _____________________ (1) Estimated future net revenue represents the estimated future revenue to be generated from the production of proved reserves, net of estimated production and future development costs, using prices and costs under existing economic conditions as of December 31, 2023, and assuming commodity prices as set forth below. For the purpose of determining prices used in our reserve reports, we used the unweighted arithmetic average of the prices on the first day of each month within the 12-month period ended December 31, 2023. The prices used in our PV-10 measure were the average West Texas Intermediate Spot price of $78.21 per barrel and the average Henry Hub Spot price of $2.64 per MMBtu, before basis differential adjustments. These prices should not be interpreted as a prediction of future prices, nor do they reflect the value of our commodity derivative instruments in place as of December 31, 2023. The amounts shown do not give effect to non-property-related expenses, such as corporate general and administrative expenses and debt service, or to depreciation, depletion and amortization. The present value of estimated future net revenue typically differs from the standardized measure because the former does not include the effects of estimated future income tax expense of $26 million as of December 31, 2023. Management uses PV-10, which is calculated without deducting estimated future income tax expenses, as a measure of the value of the Company's current proved reserves and to compare relative values among peer companies. We also understand that securities analysts and rating agencies use this measure in similar ways. While estimated future net revenue and the present value thereof are based on prices, costs and discount factors which may be consistent from company to company, the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows is dependent on the unique tax situation of each individual company. PV-10 should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows or any other measure of a company's financial or operating performance presented in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows to PV-10 is presented above. Neither PV-10 nor the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows purport to represent the fair value of our proved oil and gas reserves. 6 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Proved Reserves Estimates of proved developed and undeveloped reserves and related information are presented in accordance with the requirements of the SEC's rules for the Modernization of Oil and Gas Reporting. These rules permit the use of reliable technologies to estimate and categorize reserves and require the use of the unweighted average of the first-of-the-month commodity prices, adjusted for location and quality differentials, for the prior 12 months (unless contractual arrangements designate the price) to calculate economic producibility of reserves and the discounted cash flows reported as the Standardized Measure of Future Net Cash Flows Relating to Proved Reserves. Reliable technologies were used to support the undeveloped locations in the Utica/Marcellus and SCOOP operating areas. The Company used public and proprietary geologic and engineering data to establish continuity of the formation and its producing properties. This data included performance data, seismic data, open hole log information, petro- physical analysis of log data, mud logs, log cross-sections, gas sample analysis, statistical analysis and measurements of total organic content and thermal maturity. In our development area, these data demonstrated consistent and continuous reservoir characteristics. Refer to Note 20 of our consolidated financial statements for more information pertaining to our proved reserves and the preparation of such estimates. The following table summarizes the changes in our estimated proved reserves during 2023 (in Bcfe): Proved Reserves, December 31, 2022 (Successor) Sales of oil and natural gas reserves in place Extensions and discoveries Revisions of prior reserve estimates Current production Proved Reserves, December 31, 2023 (Successor) Total may not sum due to rounding. 4,048 — 996 (445) (385) 4,214 Extensions and discoveries. These are additions to our proved reserves that result from extension of the proved acreage of previously discovered reservoirs through additional drilling in periods subsequent to discovery. Extensions of approximately 995.7 Bcfe of proved reserves were primarily attributable to the continued development of our Utica/Marcellus and SCOOP acreage. We added 79 PUD locations in the Utica/Marcellus which included 67 Utica locations for 789.2 Bcfe and 12 Marcellus locations for 88.6 Bcfe. In the SCOOP, we added 14 PUD locations for 110.4 Bcfe. Revisions of prior reserve estimates. Revisions represent changes in previous reserve estimates, either upward or downward, resulting from development plan changes, new information normally obtained from development drilling and production history or a change in economic factors, such as commodity prices, operating costs or development costs. We experienced total downward revisions of 444.9 Bcfe in estimated proved reserves. These consisted of upward revisions of 24.9 Bcfe as a result of positive well performance and 293.9 Bcfe due to an increase in working interest and net revenue interest as a result of our successful leasing efforts through 2023. These were offset by downward revisions of 554.9 Bcfe which were primarily a result of development schedule changes with some PUD well design changes. The schedule changes moved the development of 36 Utica/Marcellus PUD locations and 8 SCOOP PUD locations beyond the SEC requirement of developing these wells five years from initial booking. The development schedule changes reflect our ongoing commitment to optimizing the long-term plan to best develop our asset, maximize cash flow, and overall economic returns. These locations excluded from our SEC reserves report remain in Gulfport's development plan. Additionally, downward revisions of 159.7 Bcfe were associated with commodity price changes. Commodity prices experienced volatility throughout 2023 and the 12-month average price for natural gas decreased from $6.36 per MMBtu for 2022 to $2.64 per MMBtu for 2023, the 12-month average price for NGL decreased from $47.86 per barrel for 2022 to $31.42 per barrel for 2023, and the 12-month average price for crude oil decreased from $94.14 per barrel for 2022 to $78.21 per barrel for 2023. Finally, downward revisions of 49.1 Bcfe were a result of a combination of various economic assumption updates. Additional information regarding estimates of proved reserves, proved developed reserves and proved undeveloped reserves at December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, and changes in proved reserves during the last three years are contained in the Supplemental Information on Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Activities, or Supplemental Information, in Note 20 of our consolidated financial statements. 7 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Proved Undeveloped Reserves As of December 31, 2023, our PUDs totaled 1,746 Bcf of natural gas, 12 MMBbl of oil and 32 MMBbl of NGL, for a total of 2,011 Bcfe. Approximately 79% and 21% of our PUD reserves at year-end 2023 were located in Utica/Marcellus and SCOOP, respectively. Our PUDs will be converted from undeveloped to developed as the applicable wells commence production or when there are no material incremental completion capital expenditures associated with such proved developed reserves. We record PUD drilling locations only after a development plan has been approved by our senior management and Board of Directors to complete the associated development drilling within five years from the time of initial booking. The PUD drilling locations identified in our development plan are determined based on an analysis of the information that we have available at that time. After a development plan has been adopted, we may periodically make adjustments to the approved development plan due to events and circumstances that have occurred subsequent to the time the plan was approved. These circumstances may include changes in commodity price outlook and costs, delays in the availability of infrastructure, well permitting delays and new data from recently completed wells. The following table summarizes the changes in our estimated proved undeveloped reserves during 2023 (in Bcfe): Proved Undeveloped Reserves, December 31, 2022 (Successor) Sales of oil and natural gas reserves in place Extensions and discoveries Conversion to proved developed reserves Revisions of prior reserve estimates Proved Undeveloped Reserves, December 31, 2023 (Successor) Total may not sum due to rounding. 1,752 — 988 (420) (310) 2,011 Extensions and discoveries. Our extensions of approximately 988.2 Bcfe were primarily attributed to the addition of 93 PUD drilling locations as a result of our current five-year development plan that is focused on generating sustainable cash flow. These additions included 79 PUD drilling locations in the Utica/Marcellus and 14 PUD drilling locations in the SCOOP. Conversion to proved developed reserves. Our 2023 development activities resulted in the conversion of approximately 419.7 Bcfe into proved developed producing reserves, attributable to 20 PUD locations in the Utica, 2 PUD locations in our Marcellus acreage and 3 PUD locations in the SCOOP. These 25 PUDs represent a conversion rate of 19% for 2023. Revision of prior reserve estimates. We experienced total downward revisions of 309.8 Bcfe in estimated proved undeveloped reserves. This included 501.8 Bcfe of downward revisions with changes in our development schedule. The schedule changes moved the development of 36 Utica/Marcellus PUD locations and 8 SCOOP PUD locations beyond the SEC requirement of developing PUDs five years from initial booking. The development schedule changes reflect our ongoing commitment to optimizing the long-term plan to best develop our asset, maximize cash flow, and overall economic returns. These locations excluded from our SEC reserves report remain in Gulfport's development plan. These downward revisions were offset by upward revisions of 192.0 Bcfe in estimated proved reserves from a combination of changes including working interest and net revenue interest, well development design and well forecasts. Costs incurred relating to the development of PUDs were approximately $362.9 million in 2023. All PUD drilling locations included in our 2023 reserve report are scheduled to be drilled within five years of initial booking. As of December 31, 2023, 0.34% of our total proved reserves were classified as proved developed non-producing. Reserves Estimation Reserve estimates for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, were prepared by Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc. ("NSAI") for all of our operating areas. 8 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements NSAI is an independent petroleum engineering firm. A copy of the summary reserve reports is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The technical persons responsible for preparing our proved reserve estimates meet the requirements with regards to qualifications, independence, objectivity and confidentiality set forth in the Standards Pertaining to the Estimating and Auditing of Oil and Gas Reserves Information promulgated by the Society of Petroleum Engineers. Our independent third-party engineers do not own an interest in any of our properties and are not employed by us on a contingent basis. We maintain an internal staff of petroleum engineers and geoscience professionals who work closely with NSAI to ensure the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of the data used to calculate our proved reserves. Our internal technical team members meet with NSAI periodically throughout the year to discuss the assumptions and methods used in the proved reserve estimation process. We provide historical information to NSAI for our properties such as ownership interest, oil and gas production, well test data, commodity prices, operating and development costs and other considerations, including availability and costs of infrastructure and status of permits. Our Senior Vice President of Reservoir Engineering is primarily responsible for overseeing the preparation of all of our reserve estimates. He is a petroleum engineer with over 27 years of reservoir and operations experience. In addition, our geoscience staff has approximately 48 years combined industry experience and our reservoir staff has approximately 58 years combined experience. Internal Controls Over Proved Reserve Estimates Our proved reserve estimates are prepared in accordance with our internal control procedures. These procedures, which are intended to ensure reliability of reserve estimations, include the following: • • • • • • • • • • review and verification of historical production, operating, marketing and capital data, which data is based on actual production as reported by us; verification of property ownership by our land department; preparation of year-end reserve estimates by NSAI in coordination with our experienced reservoir engineers; direct reporting responsibilities by our reservoir engineering department to our Chief Executive Officer; review by our reservoir engineering department of all of our reported proved reserves at the close of each quarter, including the review of all significant reserve changes and all new proved undeveloped reserves additions; provision of quarterly updates to our Board of Directors regarding operational data, including production, drilling and completion activity levels and any significant changes in our reserves; annual review by our Board of Directors of our year-end reserve report and year-over-year changes in our proved reserves, as well as any changes to our previously adopted development plans; annual review and approval by our senior management and our Board of Directors of a multi-year development plan; annual review by our senior management of adjustments to our previously adopted development plan and considerations involved in making such adjustments; and annual review by our Board of Directors of changes in our previously approved development plan made by senior management and technical staff during the year, including the substitution, removal or deferral of PUD locations. PV-10 Sensitivities As noted above, our proved reserves at December 31, 2023, were calculated using prices based on the 12-month unweighted arithmetic average of the first-day-of-the- month price for 2023 of $78.21 per barrel and $2.64 per MMBtu. Holding production and development costs constant, if SEC pricing were $86.03 per barrel and $2.90 per MMBtu, or a 10% increase, this would have resulted in an increase of 53 Bcfe of our total proved reserves and a $0.6 billion increase in PV-10 value at December 31, 2023. Holding production and development costs constant, if SEC pricing were $70.39 per barrel and $2.37 per MMBtu, or a 10% decrease, this would have resulted in a decrease of 313 Bcfe of our total proved reserves and a $0.6 billion decrease in PV-10 value at December 31, 2023. For the low price scenario 132 PUDs were PV-10 economic. 9 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Acreage The following table presents our total gross and net developed and undeveloped acres as of December 31, 2023: Utica & Marcellus SCOOP Total Field Gross Net Gross Net Developed Acreage Undeveloped Acreage 148,747 49,909 198,656 121,387 35,844 157,231 75,547 8,537 84,084 72,058 6,035 78,093 Of our leases that are not held by production, most have a five-year primary term, many of which include options to extend the primary term. We manage lease expirations to ensure that we do not experience unintended material expirations. Our leasehold management efforts include scheduling our operations to establish production in paying quantities in order to hold leases prior to the expiration dates, paying the prescribed lease extension payments, planning non-core divestitures or strategic acreage trades with other operators to high-grade our lease inventory and letting some leases expire that are no longer part of our development plans. The following table sets forth the potential expiration periods of gross and net undeveloped leasehold acres as of December 31, 2023: Years Ending December 31, Undeveloped Acres Gross Acres Net Acres 2024 2025 2026 After 2026 Held by production Total Productive Wells 3,029 5,070 4,507 12,054 59,424 84,084 2,704 5,061 4,430 11,984 53,914 78,093 The following table presents our total gross and net productive wells, expressed separately for oil and gas, as of December 31, 2023: Field Utica & Marcellus SCOOP (1) Total NRI/WI Percentages 49.16/60.23 21.58/26.69 Productive Oil Wells Productive Gas Wells Total Wells Gross Net Gross Net Gross Net 3 101 117 1.4 9.6 11.0 708 540 1,416 426.8 161.5 588.3 711 641 1,533 428.2 171.1 599.3 _____________________ (1) We also have override/royalty interests in 181 wells with an average NRI of 0.6%, which are not material to our operations. Totals may not sum due to rounding. 10 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Drilling Activity The following table sets forth information with respect to operated wells drilled during the periods indicated. The information should not be considered indicative of future performance, nor should it be assumed that there is necessarily any correlation between the number of productive wells drilled, quantities of reserves found or economic value. Productive wells are those that produce commercial quantities of hydrocarbons, regardless of whether they produce a reasonable rate of return. Development: Productive Dry Total Exploratory: Productive Dry Total 2023 Year Ended December 31, 2022 2021 Gross Net Gross Net Gross Net 24 — 24 — — — 21.9 — 21.9 — — — 25 — 25 — — — 21.7 — 21.7 — — — 29 — 29 — — — 26.6 — 26.6 — — — The following table presents activity by operating area for the year ended December 31, 2023: Operated Non-Operated Drilled Turned to Sales Drilled Turned to Sales Field Gross Net Gross Net Gross Net Gross Net Utica & Marcellus (2) SCOOP (1) Total 22.0 2.0 24.0 20.2 1.7 21.9 22.0 2.0 24.0 20.2 1.7 21.9 10.0 19.0 29.0 0.3 0.0 0.3 7.0 11.0 18.0 0.1 0.0 0.1 _____________________ (1) Of the 22 gross wells drilled in 2023, 16 were completed as producing wells and six were in various stages of drilling and completion as of December 31, 2023. (2) The two gross wells that were drilled in 2023 were completed as producing wells as of December 31, 2023. 11 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Production, Prices and Production Costs The following table presents our production volumes, average prices received and average production costs during the periods indicated (sales totals in thousands): Year Ended December 31, 2023 Year Ended December 31, 2022 Period from May 18, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Successor Predecessor Period from January 1, 2021 through May 17, 2021 Natural gas sales Natural gas production volumes (MMcf) Natural gas production volumes (MMcf) per day Total sales Average price without the impact of derivatives ($/Mcf) Impact from settled derivatives ($/Mcf) Average price, including settled derivatives ($/Mcf) Oil and condensate sales Oil and condensate production volumes (MBbl) Oil and condensate production volumes (MBbl) per day Total sales Average price without the impact of derivatives ($/Bbl) Impact from settled derivatives ($/Bbl) Average price, including settled derivatives ($/Bbl) NGL sales NGL production volumes (MBbl) NGL production volumes (MBbl) per day Total sales Average price without the impact of derivatives ($/Bbl) Impact from settled derivatives ($/Bbl) Average price, including settled derivatives ($/Bbl) Natural gas, oil and condensate and NGL sales Natural gas equivalents (MMcfe) Natural gas equivalents (MMcfe) per day Total sales Average price without the impact of derivatives ($/Mcfe) Impact from settled derivatives ($/Mcfe) Average price, including settled derivatives ($/Mcfe) Production Costs: Average lease operating expenses ($/Mcfe) Average taxes other than income ($/Mcfe) Average transportation, gathering, processing and compression ($/Mcfe) Total lease operating expenses, midstream costs and taxes other than income ($/Mcfe) Totals may not sum or recalculate due to rounding. $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 350,306 960 831,812 2.37 0.42 2.79 1,363 4 99,854 73.27 (2.53) 70.74 4,386 12 119,717 27.29 2.07 29.36 384,802 1,054 1,051,383 2.73 0.40 3.13 0.18 0.09 0.91 1.17 12 322,366 883 1,998,452 6.20 (3.11) 3.09 1,610 4 147,444 91.58 (24.32) 67.26 4,483 12 184,963 41.26 (2.80) 38.46 358,924 983 2,330,859 6.49 (2.94) 3.55 0.18 0.17 1.00 1.34 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 208,641 915 906,096 4.34 (1.44) 2.90 1,167 5 81,347 69.71 (8.33) 61.38 2,658 12 105,141 39.56 (4.88) 34.68 231,594 1,016 1,092,584 4.72 (1.39) 3.33 0.14 0.13 0.92 1.19 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 124,279 907 344,390 2.77 (0.03) 2.74 531 4 29,106 54.81 — 54.81 1,211 9 36,780 30.37 — 30.37 134,735 983 410,276 3.05 (0.02) 3.03 0.14 0.09 1.20 1.43 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements The following table provides a summary of our production, average sales prices and average production costs for oil and gas fields containing 15% or more of our total proved reserves as of December 31, 2023: Successor Year Ended December 31, 2023 Year Ended December 31, 2022 Period from May 18, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Predecessor Period from January 1, 2021 through May 17, 2021 Utica & Marcellus Net Production Natural gas (MMcf) Oil (MBbl) NGL (MBbl) Total (MMcfe) Average price without the impact of derivatives: Natural gas ($/Mcf) Oil ($/Bbl) NGL ($/Bbl) Production Costs: Average lease operating expenses ($/Mcfe) Average taxes other than income ($/Mcfe) Average transportation, gathering, processing and compression ($/Mcfe) Total lease operating expenses, midstream costs and taxes other than income ($/Mcfe) SCOOP Net Production Natural gas (MMcf) Oil (MBbl) NGL (MBbl) Total (MMcfe) Average price without the impact of derivatives: Natural gas ($/Mcf) Oil ($/Bbl) NGL ($/Bbl) Production Costs: Average lease operating expenses ($/Mcfe) Average taxes other than income ($/Mcfe) Average transportation, gathering, processing and compression ($/Mcfe) Total lease operating expenses, midstream costs and taxes other than income ($/Mcfe) Our Investments $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 279,428 255 856 286,095 2.34 $ 70.18 $ 33.63 $ 0.16 $ 0.05 0.97 1.18 $ 70,878 1,108 3,530 98,707 2.53 $ 73.98 $ 25.76 $ 0.25 $ 0.17 0.73 1.15 $ 246,123 244 885 252,895 6.14 $ 90.60 $ 48.21 $ 0.17 $ 0.06 1.08 1.31 $ 76,242 1,366 3,598 106,024 6.38 $ 91.71 $ 39.56 $ 0.20 $ 0.38 0.78 1.36 $ 166,906 220 562 171,598 $ $ $ $ 4.33 66.94 47.16 0.13 0.07 0.98 1.18 $ 41,724 933 2,095 59,893 4.40 70.37 37.51 0.17 0.29 0.74 $ $ $ $ 1.20 $ 106,968 183 361 110,235 2.64 52.43 37.21 0.13 0.06 1.26 1.45 17,302 344 849 24,461 3.59 56.05 27.46 0.22 0.20 0.90 1.32 Grizzly Oil Sands. We, through our wholly-owned subsidiary Grizzly Holdings Inc., own a 24.5% interest in Grizzly. As of December 31, 2023, Grizzly had approximately 830,000 net acres under lease in the Athabasca, Peace River and Cold Lake oil sands regions of Alberta, Canada. Grizzly's operations have been suspended since 2015. Additionally, Grizzly had no proved reserves as of December 31, 2023. We elected to cease funding capital calls in 2019, and we have no obligation to fund any future projects Grizzly may consider pursuing. Failure to fund capital calls will lead to continued dilution of our equity ownership interest in Grizzly. 13 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Mammoth Energy. As discussed in Note 15 of our consolidated financial statements, the Company's previously owned shares of the outstanding common stock of Mammoth Energy were used to settle Class 4A claims during 2021. The Company no longer owns any common stock of Mammoth Energy. Marketing The principal function of our marketing operations is to provide natural gas, oil and NGL marketing services, including securing and negotiating commodity transactions, gathering, hauling, processing and transportation services, contract administration and nomination services for production from Gulfport-marketed wells. Generally, natural gas and NGL production is sold to purchasers under both spot and term transactions. Oil production is sold under both spot and term transactions with the majority of our sales contracts being shorter term in nature. We have entered into long-term gathering, processing and transportation contracts with various parties that reserve capacity for fixed, determinable quantities of production over specified periods of time. Some contracts require us to make payments for any shortfalls in delivering or transporting minimum volumes under these commitments. In addition, we periodically enter into a variety of oil, natural gas and NGL purchase and sale contracts with third parties for various commercial purposes, including risk mitigation and satisfaction of our firm transportation delivery commitments. These marketing activities often enhance the value of our production by aggregating volumes and allowing improved flexibility in relation to deal structure, size and counterparty exposure whether through intermediary markets or direct end markets. See Note 18 of our consolidated financial statements for further discussion of our commitments. Major Customers Our total natural gas, oil and NGL sales, before the effects of hedging, to major customers (purchasers in excess of 10% of total natural gas, oil and NGL sales) for the years ended December 31, 2023, December 31, 2022, Prior Successor Period, and Prior Predecessor Period were as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2023 (Successor) Vitol Inc. Year Ended December 31, 2022 (Successor) ECO-Energy Clearwater Period from May 18, 2021 through December 31, 2021 (Successor) ECO-Energy Macquarie Period from January 1, 2021 through May 17, 2021 (Predecessor) ECO-Energy Macquarie Citadel Competition % of Sales 12 % 20 % 11 % 20 % 10 % 14 % 12 % 11 % The oil and natural gas industry is intensely competitive, and we compete with many other companies that have greater resources than we have. Competition can negatively impact our ability to successfully source quality vendors, service providers, employees and contractors to secure optimal pipeline access and end markets in which to sell our production, to acquire new properties, and our search for, and the development of, reserves. Many of our competitors not only explore for and produce oil and natural gas, but also have midstream and further downstream operations and market a variety of hydrocarbon products on a regional, national or worldwide basis. In addition, oil and natural gas compete with other forms of energy available to customers, primarily based on price. These alternate forms of energy include renewable sources such as wind or solar energy in addition to coal and fuel oils. Changes in the availability or price of oil and natural gas or other forms of energy, as well as business conditions, conservation, legislation, regulations and the ability to convert to alternate fuels and other forms of energy may affect the demand for oil and natural gas. 14 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Seasonality Gulfport drills and completes wells throughout the year, but adverse weather conditions can impact drilling, completion, and field operations, as well as third-party midstream and downstream pipeline operations, which can impact overall production volumes. Seasonal anomalies can minimize or exaggerate the impact on these operations, while extreme weather events can materially constrain our operations for short periods of time. Title to Oil and Natural Gas Properties It is customary in the oil and natural gas industry to make only a preliminary review of title to undeveloped oil and natural gas leases at the time they are acquired and to obtain more extensive title examinations at the time we are preparing to develop the undeveloped leases and when acquiring producing properties. In future acquisitions, we will conduct title examinations on material portions of such properties in a manner generally consistent with industry practice. Certain of our oil and natural gas properties may be subject to certain imperfections in title, encumbrances, easements, servitudes or other restrictions, none of which, in management's opinion, will in the aggregate materially restrict our operations. Regulation - Environment, Health and Safety Exploration and Production, Environmental, Health and Safety, and Occupational Laws and Regulations Our operations are subject to federal, tribal, state, and local laws and regulations. These laws and regulations relate to matters that include, but are not limited to, the following: • • • • • • • • • • reporting of workplace injuries and illnesses; industrial hygiene monitoring; worker protection and workplace safety; approval or permits to drill and to conduct operations; provision of financial assurances (such as bonds) covering drilling and well operations; calculation and disbursement of royalty payments and production taxes; seismic operations and data; location, drilling, cementing and casing of wells; well design and construction of pad and equipment; construction and operations activities in sensitive areas, such as wetlands, coastal regions or areas that contain endangered or threatened species, their habitats, or sites of cultural significance; • method of completing wells; • • • • • • • • • • hydraulic fracturing; water withdrawal; well production and operations, including processing and gathering systems; emergency response, contingency plans and spill prevention plans; air emissions and fluid discharges; climate change; use, transportation, storage and disposal of fluids and materials incidental to oil and gas operations; surface usage, maintenance, monitoring and the restoration of properties associated with well pads, pipelines, impoundments and access roads; plugging and abandoning of wells; and transportation of production. In recent years, federal, state and local governments have taken steps to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. We consider the costs of environmental, safety and health protection and compliance to be necessary, manageable parts of our business. We have been able to plan for and comply with environmental, safety and health laws and regulations without materially altering our operating strategy or incurring significant unreimbursed expenditures. However, based on policy and regulatory trends and increasingly stringent laws, our capital expenditures and operating expenses related to compliance with the protection of the environment, safety and health have increased over the years and may continue to increase. For example, in addition to regulations from the EPA and similar agencies, the SEC has issued proposed rules that would mandate extensive disclosure of climate-related risks and other information. We cannot predict with any reasonable degree of certainty our future exposure concerning such matters. See the Risk Factors described in Item 1A. of this report for further discussion of 15 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements governmental regulation and ongoing regulatory changes, including with respect to environmental matters. The SEC has also indicated plans to propose various other disclosure regulations, including regarding human capital and other ESG matters. We cannot predict with any reasonable degree of certainty our future exposure concerning such matters Our operations are also subject to conservation regulations, including the regulation of the size of drilling and spacing units or proration units, the number of wells that may be drilled in a unit, the rate of production allowable from oil and gas wells, and the unitization or pooling of oil and gas properties. In the United States, some states allow the compulsory pooling or integration of tracts to facilitate exploration and development. Other states rely on voluntary pooling of lands and leases which may make it more difficult to develop oil and gas properties. In addition, federal and state conservation laws generally limit the venting or flaring of natural gas, and state conservation laws impose certain requirements regarding the ratable purchase of production. These regulations often impose additional operational costs to us and can also limit the amounts of oil and gas we can produce from our wells and the number of wells or the locations at which we can drill. Regulatory proposals in some states and local communities have been initiated to require or make more stringent the permitting and compliance requirements for hydraulic fracturing operations. Federal and state agencies have continued to assess the potential impacts of hydraulic fracturing, which could spur further action toward federal, state and/or local legislation and regulation. Further restrictions of hydraulic fracturing could reduce the amount of natural gas, oil and NGL that we are ultimately able to produce in commercial quantities from our properties. Certain of our U.S. natural gas and oil leases are granted or approved by the federal government and administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) or Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) of the Department of the Interior. Such leases require compliance with detailed federal regulations and orders that regulate, among other matters, drilling and operations on lands covered by these leases and calculation and disbursement of royalty payments to the federal government, tribes or tribal members. The federal government has been particularly active in recent years in evaluating and, in some cases, promulgating new rules and regulations regarding competitive lease bidding, venting and flaring, oil and gas measurement and royalty payment obligations for production from federal lands. If future developments result in additional restrictions on drilling, limitations on the availability of leases, or restrictions on the ability to obtain required permits, it could have a material adverse impact on our operations. Permitting activities on federal lands are also subject to frequent delays. Delays in obtaining permits or an inability to obtain new permits or permit renewals could inhibit our ability to execute our drilling and production plans. Failure to comply with applicable regulations or permit requirements could result in revocation of our permits, inability to obtain new permits and the imposition of fines and penalties. Operating Hazards and Insurance The oil and natural gas business involves a variety of operating risks, including the risk of fire, explosions, blow-outs, pipe failure, abnormally pressured formations and environmental hazards such as oil spills, natural gas leaks, ruptures or discharges of toxic gases. If any of these should occur, we could incur legal defense costs and could suffer substantial losses due to injury or loss of life, severe damage to or destruction of property, natural resources and equipment, pollution or other environmental damage, clean-up responsibilities, regulatory investigation and penalties, and suspension of operations. Our horizontal and deep drilling activities involve greater risk of mechanical problems than vertical and shallow drilling operations. We maintain a control of well insurance policy with a minimum limit of $25 million for single well limits and $37.5 million limit for multi-well pads. This policy insures against certain sudden and accidental risks associated with drilling, completing and operating our wells. This insurance may not be adequate to cover all losses or exposure to liability. We also carry a $51 million comprehensive general liability umbrella insurance program. In addition, we maintain a $10 million pollution liability insurance policy providing coverage for gradual pollution related risks and in excess of the general liability policy for sudden and accidental pollution risks. We provide workers' compensation insurance coverage to employees in all states in which we operate, as well as auto liability for our company vehicles. While we believe these policies are customary in the industry, they do not provide complete coverage against all operating risks, and policy limits scale to our working interest percentage in certain situations. In addition, our insurance does not cover penalties or fines that may be assessed by a governmental authority. A loss not fully covered by insurance could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Our insurance coverage may not be sufficient to cover every claim made against us or may not be commercially available for purchase in the future. We have prepared and have in place spill prevention control and countermeasure plans for each of our principal facilities in response to federal and state requirements. The plans go through a technical review every five years and are updated as necessary. As required by applicable regulations, our facilities are built with secondary containment systems to capture potential releases. We also own additional spill kits with oil booms and absorbent pads that are readily available, if needed. In 16 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements addition, we have emergency response companies on retainer. These companies specialize in the clean-up of hydrocarbons as a result of spills, blow-outs and natural disasters, and are on call to us 24 hours a day, seven days a week when their services are needed. We pay these companies a retainer plus additional amounts when they provide us with clean up services. Our aggregate payments for the retainer and clean-up services during each of 2023 and 2022 were immaterial. While these companies have been able to meet our service needs when required from time to time in the past, it is possible that the ability of one or more of them to provide services to us in the future, if and when needed, could be hindered or delayed in the event of a widespread disaster. However, in light of the areas in which we operate and the nature of our production, we believe other companies would be available to us in the event our primary remediation companies are unable to perform. Human Capital Management Employees As of December 31, 2023, we had 226 employees, an increase of approximately 1% from the 223 employees as of December 31, 2022. All of our employees are non- bargaining. The attraction and retention of qualified employees continues to be one of our highest priorities. We focus on making substantive improvements to key areas that impact our employees. During 2023, we continued making significant investments in our talent management and retention processes, including increasing funds allocated to annual salary increases, short-term incentive payments, long-term incentive equity awards, and 401(k) matches for eligible employees. We remain committed to providing fair and competitive compensation programs and adequate development and advancement opportunities to our employees. We believe these practices serve as retention tools, as our employees' continued engagement and commitment to the Company is critical to our success. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Diversity, equity and inclusion are paramount to our organization, our leadership team, and our culture. During 2023, we continued to build on our previously-announced diversity and inclusiveness initiatives through training, outreach, and new talent acquisition. We partnered with third-party recruiting websites and utilized other tools to expand our reach to diverse candidates, which represented almost 39% of our new hires in 2023, an increase of approximately 6% over 2022. While we always strive for continued improvement, we are pleased by the number of gender or ethnically diverse employees we have maintained in leadership positions throughout the Company. Diversity and inclusion are also important at our Board level, where over 60% of our independent directors identify as gender or ethnically diverse. While our Board remains a group of highly qualified directors, our gender or ethnically diverse population among our Board has increased by 20% from 2022. We also remain committed to evaluating our hiring and promotion practices to ensure that diversity, equity and inclusion are considered and included throughout the Company. We encourage all employees to provide feedback and ideas on how Gulfport can continuously improve, and we ask all of our employees to sign a commitment indicating that they will speak up if they observe or become aware of any actions that are inconsistent with our core values, our Business Code of Conduct and Ethics, or other Company policies. We are also committed to supporting veterans through our recruiting and hiring efforts as well as supporting several causes that assist veterans and active-duty military. Over the course of 2023, Gulfport continued to develop and revise Company policies, including those intended to implement our Business Code of Conduct and Ethics, which provides a framework for how we interact with our employees, vendors and other stakeholders when conducting our operations. To that end, we provided all of our employees with annual trainings focused on the guidelines, rules, and principles that must be followed when acting on the Company's behalf. We remain committed to maintaining the highest standards of business ethics. Health, Safety & Environment Safety is at the forefront of everything we do. We have a robust annual training program, including environmental, health, and safety topics. Our safety program, WORK SAFE, is comprised of twelve key topics including critical tasks and cultural conditions. We hold regular safety briefings to discuss daily operations and routinely have safety stand-down meetings highlighting potential risks. Every employee is empowered to use their stop-work authority to cease operating if work is being performed in an unsafe manner. We monitor employee safety by establishing annual company-wide key safety metrics tied to leading indicators (i.e., incident reporting and investigations, hazard observations, safety and health meetings) and lagging indicators (i.e., injury rates and preventable motor vehicle accidents). 17 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements As part of our focus on continuous improvement, we monitor and communicate key environmental and safety metrics both internally and externally. Trend analysis guides us to make operational changes and policy updates as necessary to protect our employees, the public, and the environment. We establish and carefully track key environmental and safety metrics that are a component of every employee’s incentive compensation opportunity annually. We have established several programs to ensure that our employees and external partners are appropriately trained to perform the critical work we do safely and effectively. We continued to reinforce our WORK SAFE program and provided training to leaders on reinforcement strategies. Additionally, we continued the WORK GREEN program, which focuses on protecting the air, land and water where we operate and includes community-based volunteer events targeting environmental clean-up and habitat improvement initiatives. An environmental training on the elements of WORK GREEN was created and delivered to all employees. Training & Development Gulfport invests in our employees' professional growth to build strong teams and develop leaders for today and the future. We build our dynamic team of industry-leading professionals by engaging them in interesting and rewarding work and providing training and development opportunities. We utilize training sessions with content developed by experts in the safety, legal, information security, and regulatory compliance fields, and we offer a blend of training sessions through both computer-based modules and live, instructor-led sessions. We believe our training efforts support a compliant safety-first mindset in everything we do. We continue to provide professional and workplace-related training resources to employees through universities, electronic content services and specialized courses related to our industry through our tuition reimbursement program or third-party providers. Executive Officers John Reinhart, President and Chief Executive Officer On January 18, 2023, the Board of Directors appointed Mr. Reinhart, 55, as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective as of January 24, 2023. Mr. Reinhart joined the Company with over two decades of oil and gas industry leadership experience. Most recently, he served as President, Chief Executive Officer and member of the board of directors of Montage Resources Corporation where he led actions that positioned Montage as an attractive strategic partner with sufficient scale, low debt profile and achievement of top-quartile operational and financial metrics. Mr. Reinhart previously served as President, Chief Executive Officer and member of the board of directors of Blue Ridge Mountain Resources and as Chief Operating Officer at Ascent Resources. He started his oil and gas career at Schlumberger before joining Chesapeake Energy Corporation, where he held operations roles with increasing responsibility. Mr. Reinhart began his career in the United States Army, serving tours in Panama and Iraq. Mr. Reinhart graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. Michael Hodges, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer On April 3, 2023, the Board of Directors appointed Mr. Hodges, 45, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Most recently, Mr. Hodges served as Senior Vice President, Finance and Accounting at Leon Capital Group. Prior to joining Leon Capital, he was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Montage Resources Corporation until its merger with Southwestern Energy Company in November 2020. From 2012 until joining Montage Resources in 2018, Mr. Hodges served as the Chief Financial Officer for three upstream energy companies focused on near-term value creation through the acquisition and early-stage development of oil and natural gas resources. Mr. Hodges received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Oklahoma and a Master of Science in Energy Management from Oklahoma City University and is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Oklahoma. Patrick Craine, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal and Administrative Officer Mr. Craine, 51, has served as Chief Legal and Administrative Officer since June 2021 and joined Gulfport as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary in May 2019. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Craine served as Deputy General Counsel – Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Chesapeake Energy Corporation. Prior to joining Chesapeake in 2013, Mr. Craine was a partner with Bracewell LLP, a global law firm, where his practice focused on securities and corporate regulatory matters and investigations. Before Mr. Craine entered private practice, he served as a lawyer with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority where he held leadership positions in their Oil and Gas Task Forces. Mr. Craine has over 25 years of extensive senior-level experience handling a broad range of securities, corporate, regulatory, governance, compliance and litigation matters, with particular expertise in the energy industry. Mr. 18 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Craine received his Bachelor of Arts degree, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, from Wabash College, and his Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. Matthew Rucker, Senior Vice President of Operations Mr. Rucker, 38, joined Gulfport as the Senior Vice President of Operations in March 2023 from Javelin Energy Partners. He most recently served as Vice President of Production Operations since August 2022 and joined Javelin in July 2022 as the Vice President of Business Development. Prior to joining Javelin, Mr. Rucker served as the Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer for Montage Resources Corporation following Montage’s successful business combination transaction with Blue Ridge Mountain Resources in June 2020. Prior to Montage, Mr. Rucker served as Vice President, Resource Planning and Development of Blue Ridge from 2016 to 2020. Prior to joining Blue Ridge, Mr. Rucker served as a Production Superintendent for Chesapeake Energy Corporation from January 2014 to October 2016, overseeing Chesapeake’s Utica Shale production. As a member of Chesapeake’s Eastern Division leadership team, Mr. Rucker focused on the safe and efficient optimization of production in the Utica Shale and led an operating team of over 45 employees. During his service at Chesapeake, Mr. Rucker held several engineering positions in the Marcellus and Utica Shale asset teams within reservoir, primarily focused on strategic joint ventures, divestitures, acquisitions and resource development planning. Mr. Rucker received his Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering from Marietta College and a Master of Business Administration in Energy from Texas Christian University. He serves on the Marietta College Industry Advisory Council and is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers. Michael Sluiter, Senior Vice President of Reservoir Engineering Mr. Sluiter, 51, joined Gulfport as the Senior Vice President of Reservoir Engineering in December 2018 from Noble Energy, Inc., where he most recently served as the Permian Basin Business Unit Manager. Prior to joining Noble in 2007, he spent over 20 years developing his skills and expertise in unconventional resource development, reservoir engineering, subsurface development, business development/M&A, and leadership at Santos Australia and Santos USA. Mr. Sluiter began his career as a wireline field services engineer for Schlumberger in Thailand. Mr. Sluiter is a graduate of the University of Sydney, Australia, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. Lester Zitkus, Senior Vice President of Land Mr. Zitkus, 58, has served as Senior Vice President of Land since January 2017 and joined the Company as Vice President of Land in March 2014. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Zitkus served as an independent consultant from October 2013 to March 2014 and as Vice President of Land for Chesapeake Energy Corporation from May 2007 to October 2013. During his 20-year tenure with Equitable Resources Inc. (now EQT Corp.), he held various positions, including Vice President of Operations and Senior Vice President of Land, between 1987 and 2007. He holds a degree in Mineral Land Management from the University of Evansville. Mr. Zitkus is a member of the American Association of Professional Landmen and Past Regional Director of the Independent Petroleum Association of America. There is no family relationship between any of our officers or between any of them and the Company's Board of Directors. The executive officers serve at the pleasure of the Company's Board of Directors. 19 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS There are numerous factors that affect our business and operating results, many of which are beyond our control. The following is a summary of significant factors that might cause our future results to differ materially from those currently expected. The risks described below are not the only risks facing our company. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also affect our business operations. If any of these risks actually occur, our business, financial position, operating results, cash flows, reserves or our ability to pay our debts and other liabilities could suffer, the trading price and liquidity of our securities could decline and you may lose all or part of your investment in our securities. Financial, Liquidity and Commodity Price Risks Natural gas, oil and NGL prices fluctuate widely, and lower prices for an extended period of time are likely to have a material adverse effect on our business. Our revenues, cash flows, profitability, future rate of growth, production and the carrying value of our oil and natural gas properties depend significantly upon the prevailing prices for natural gas and, to a lesser extent, oil and NGL. We incur substantial expenditures to replace reserves, sustain production and fund our business plans. Low natural gas, oil, and NGL prices can negatively affect the amount of cash available for capital expenditures, debt service and debt repayment and our ability to borrow money or raise additional capital and, as a result, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and reserves. In addition, periods of low natural gas, oil and NGL prices may result in ceiling test write-downs of our oil and natural gas properties. Historically, the markets for natural gas, oil and NGL have been volatile, and they are likely to continue to be volatile. For example, during 2022, West Texas intermediate light sweet crude oil, which we refer to as West Texas Intermediate or WTI, prices ranged from $71.05 to $123.64 per barrel and the Henry Hub spot market price of natural gas ranged from $3.46 to $9.85 per MMBtu. During 2023, WTI prices ranged from $66.61 to $93.67 per barrel and the Henry Hub spot market price of natural gas ranged from $1.74 to $3.78 per MMBtu. Wide fluctuations in natural gas, oil and NGL prices may result from factors that are beyond our control, including: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • domestic and worldwide supplies of oil, natural gas and NGL, including U.S. inventories of oil and natural gas reserves; the level of prices, and expectations about future prices, of oil and natural gas; changes in the level of consumer and industrial demand, including impacts from global or national health epidemics and concerns, such as the recent coronavirus; the cost of exploring for, developing, producing and delivering oil and natural gas; the expected rates of declining current production; the price and availability of alternative fuels; technological advances affecting energy consumption; risks associated with operating drilling rigs; the effectiveness of worldwide conservation measures; the availability, proximity and capacity of pipelines, other transportation facilities and processing facilities; the level and effect of trading in commodity futures markets, including by commodity price speculators and others; U.S. exports of oil, natural gas, liquefied natural gas and NGL; the price and level of foreign imports and exports; the nature and extent of domestic and foreign governmental regulations and taxes; the ability of the members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and others to agree to and maintain oil price and production controls; political or economic instability or armed conflict in oil and natural gas producing regions; weather conditions; acts of terrorism; and domestic and global economic conditions. 20 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements These factors and the volatility of the energy markets make it extremely difficult to predict future natural gas, oil and NGL price movements with any certainty. Even with natural gas, oil and NGL derivatives currently in place to mitigate price risks associated with a portion of our 2024 cash flows, we have substantial exposure to natural gas prices, and to a lesser extent, oil and NGL prices, in 2024 and beyond. In addition, a prolonged extension of lower prices could reduce the quantities of reserves that we may economically produce. This may result in our having to make substantial downward adjustments to our estimated proved reserves. If this occurs or if our production estimates change or our exploration or development activities are curtailed, full cost accounting rules may require us to write-down, as a non-cash charge to earnings, the carrying value of our oil and natural gas properties. Our commodity price risk management activities may limit the benefit we would receive from increases in commodity prices, may require us to provide collateral for derivative liabilities and involve risk that our counterparties may be unable to satisfy their obligations to us. To manage our exposure to price volatility, we enter into natural gas, oil and NGL price derivative contracts. Our natural gas, oil and NGL derivative arrangements may limit the benefit we would receive from increases in commodity prices. The fair value of our natural gas, oil and NGL derivative instruments can fluctuate significantly between periods. Our decision to mitigate cash flow volatility through derivative arrangements, if any, is based in part on our view of current and future market conditions and our desire to stabilize cash flows necessary for the development of our proved reserves. We also may be unable to mitigate price volatility due to our exposure to long-dated call options and restrictions in our credit facility. We may choose not to enter into derivatives if the pricing environment for certain time periods is not deemed to be favorable. Additionally, we may choose to liquidate existing derivative positions prior to the expiration of their contractual maturities to monetize gain positions for the purpose of funding our capital program. Natural gas, oil and NGL derivative transactions expose us to the risk that our counterparties, which are generally financial institutions, may be unable to satisfy their obligations to us. During periods of declining commodity prices, the value of our commodity derivative asset positions increase, which increases our counterparty exposure. Although the counterparties to our hedging arrangements are required to secure their obligations to us under certain scenarios, if any of our counterparties were to default on its obligations to us under the derivative contracts or seek bankruptcy protection, it could have an adverse effect on our ability to fund our planned activities and could result in a larger percentage of our future cash flows being exposed to commodity price changes. Our variable rate indebtedness subjects us to interest rate risk, which could cause our debt service obligations to increase. Our earnings are exposed to interest rate risk associated with borrowings under our Credit Facility, which is structured under floating rate terms. As such, our interest expense is sensitive to fluctuations in the SOFR benchmark. At December 31, 2023, amounts borrowed under our Credit Facility bore interest at the weighted average rate of 8.15%. A 1% increase in the average interest rate would increase our interest expense by approximately $1.2 million based on outstanding borrowings under our Credit Facility at December 31, 2023. An increase in our interest rate at the time we have variable interest rate borrowings outstanding under our Credit Facility will increase our costs, which may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. As of December 31, 2023, we did not hedge our interest rate risk. Our debt and other financial commitments may limit our financial and operating flexibility. Our total principal debt was approximately $668.0 million at December 31, 2023. We also had various commitments for leases, drilling contracts, derivative contracts, firm transportation, and purchase obligations for services, products and properties. Our financial commitments could have important consequences to our business, including, but not limited to, limiting our ability to fund future working capital and capital expenditures, to engage in future acquisitions or development activities, to pay dividends, to repurchase shares of our common stock, or to otherwise realize the value of our assets and opportunities fully because of the need to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flows from operations to make payments on our debt or to comply with restrictive terms of our debt. Higher levels of debt may make us more vulnerable to general adverse economic and industry conditions. Additionally, the agreement governing our credit facility and the indentures governing our senior notes contain a number of covenants that impose constraints on us, including requirements to comply with certain financial covenants and restrictions on our ability to dispose of assets, make certain investments, incur liens and additional debt, and engage in consolidations, mergers and acquisitions. If commodity prices decline and we reduce our level of capital spending and production declines or we incur additional impairment expense or the value of our proved reserves declines, we may not be able to incur additional indebtedness, may need to repay outstanding indebtedness and may not be in compliance 21 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements with the financial covenants in our debt instruments in the future. Refer to "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in Part II, Item 7 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and Note 5 of our consolidated financial statements for more information regarding the financial covenants and our Credit Facility. Our development, acquisition and exploration operations require substantial capital and we may be unable to obtain needed capital or financing on satisfactory terms or at all, which could lead to a loss of properties and a decline in our oil and natural gas reserves. Our future success depends upon our ability to find, develop or acquire additional oil and natural gas reserves that are economically recoverable. Our proved reserves will generally decline as reserves are depleted, except to the extent that we conduct successful exploration or development activities or acquire properties containing proved reserves, or both. We have made and expect to make in the future substantial capital expenditures in our business and operations for the development, production, exploration and acquisition of oil and natural gas reserves. Historically, we have financed capital expenditures primarily with cash flow from operations, the issuance of equity and debt securities and borrowings under our revolving credit facility. Our cash flow from operations and access to capital are subject to a number of variables, including: • • • • • our proved reserves; the volume of oil and natural gas we are able to produce from existing wells; the prices at which oil and natural gas are sold; our ability to acquire, locate and produce economically new reserves; and our ability to borrow under our credit facility. We cannot assure you that our operations and other capital resources will provide cash in sufficient amounts to maintain planned or future levels of capital expenditures. In the event our capital expenditure requirements at any time are greater than the amount of capital we have available, we could be required to seek additional sources of capital through a variety of means. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to obtain debt or equity financing on terms favorable to us, or at all. If we are unable to fund our capital requirements, we may be required to curtail our operations relating to the exploration and development of our prospects, which in turn could lead to a possible loss of properties and a decline in our oil and natural gas reserves. In addition, we may be unable to implement our development plan, complete acquisitions, take advantage of business opportunities or respond to competitive pressures, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our production, revenues and results of operations. Under our method of accounting for oil and natural gas properties, declines in commodity prices may result in impairment of asset value. We use the full cost method of accounting for oil and natural gas operations. Accordingly, all costs, including nonproductive costs and certain general and administrative costs associated with acquisition, exploration and development of oil and natural gas properties, are capitalized. Net capitalized costs are limited to the estimated future net revenues, after income taxes, discounted at 10% per year, from proved oil and natural gas reserves and the cost of the properties not subject to amortization. Such capitalized costs, including the estimated future development costs and site remediation costs, if any, are depleted by an equivalent units-of-production method, converting oil and NGL to one MCF of natural gas at the ratio of six Mcf of natural gas to one barrel of oil. Under the full cost method of accounting for oil and gas properties, we are required to perform a ceiling test each quarter. The test determines a limit, or ceiling, on the book value of the oil and gas properties. Net capitalized costs are limited to the lower of unamortized cost net of deferred income taxes or the cost center ceiling. If the net book value reduced by the related net deferred income tax liability exceeds the ceiling, an impairment or noncash write-down is required. A ceiling test impairment can result in a significant loss for a particular period. Once incurred, a write-down of oil and natural gas properties is not reversible at a later date, even if oil or gas prices increase. Future non- cash asset impairments could negatively affect our results of operations. 22 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements A change of control could limit our use of net operating losses to reduce future taxable income. As of December 31, 2023, we had a net operating loss, or NOL, carryforward of approximately $1.8 billion for federal income tax purposes. If we were to experience an “ownership change,” as determined under IRC Section 382, our ability to offset taxable income arising after the ownership change with NOLs generated prior to the ownership change would be limited, possibly substantially. In general, an ownership change would establish an annual limitation on the amount of our pre-change NOLs we could utilize to offset our taxable income in any future taxable year to an amount generally equal to the value of our stock immediately prior to the ownership change multiplied by the long- term tax-exempt rate for the month in which such ownership change occurs. In general, an ownership change will occur if there is a cumulative increase in our ownership of more than 50 percentage points by one or more “5% shareholders” (as defined in the Code) at any time during a rolling three-year period. Industry, Business and Operational Risks The oil and gas development, exploration and production industry is very competitive, and some of our competitors have greater financial and other resources than we do. We face competition in every aspect of our business, including, buying and selling reserves and leases, obtaining goods and services needed to operate our business and marketing natural gas, oil or NGL. Competitors include multinational oil companies, independent production companies and individual producers and operators. Some of our competitors have greater financial and other resources than we do and may have greater access to the capital and credit markets. Many of these companies not only explore for and produce oil and natural gas, but also carry on midstream and refining operations and market petroleum and other products on a regional, national or worldwide basis. As a result, these competitors may be able to address these competitive factors more effectively or weather industry downturns more easily than we can. We also face indirect competition from alternative energy sources, including wind, solar and electric power. Our performance depends largely on the talents and efforts of highly skilled individuals and on our ability to attract new employees and to retain and motivate our existing employees. Competition in our industry for qualified employees is intense. If we are unsuccessful in attracting and retaining skilled employees and managerial talent, our ability to compete effectively may be diminished. We also compete for the equipment required to explore, develop and operate properties. Typically, during times of rising commodity prices, drilling and operating costs will also increase. During these periods, there is often a shortage of drilling rigs and other oilfield equipment and services, which could adversely affect our ability to execute our development plans on a timely basis and within budget. The actual quantities of and future net revenues from our proved reserves may be less than our estimates. The estimates of our proved reserves and the estimated future net revenues from our proved reserves included in this report are based upon various assumptions, including assumptions required by the SEC relating to natural gas, oil and NGL prices, drilling and operating expenses, capital expenditures, taxes and availability of funds. The process of estimating natural gas, oil and NGL reserves is complex and involves significant decisions and assumptions associated with geological, geophysical, engineering and economic data for each well. Therefore, these estimates are subject to future revisions. Actual future production, natural gas, oil and NGL prices, revenues, taxes, development expenditures, operating expenses and quantities of recoverable natural gas, oil and NGL reserves most likely will vary from these estimates. Such variations may be significant and could materially affect the estimated quantities and present value of our proved reserves. In addition, we may adjust estimates of proved reserves to reflect production history, results of exploration and development drilling, prevailing oil and natural gas prices and other factors, many of which are beyond our control. 23 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements As of December 31, 2023, approximately 48% of our total estimated proved reserves were PUDs and may not be ultimately developed or produced. Recovery of PUDs requires significant capital expenditures and successful drilling operations. The reserve data included in the reserve reports of our independent petroleum engineers assume that substantial capital expenditures are required to develop such reserves. Estimated development costs may not equal our actual costs, development may not occur as scheduled and results may not be as estimated. Delays in the development of our reserves, further decreases in commodity prices or increases in costs to drill and develop such reserves will reduce the future net revenues of our estimated proved undeveloped reserves and may result in some projects becoming uneconomical. If we choose not to develop our PUDs, or if we are not otherwise able to successfully develop them, we will be required to remove them from our reported proved reserves. In addition, under the SEC's reserve reporting rules, because PUDs generally may be booked only if they relate to wells scheduled to be drilled within five years of the date of booking, we may be required to remove any PUDs that are not developed within this five-year time frame. You should not assume that the present values included in this report represent the current market value of our estimated reserves. In accordance with SEC requirements, the estimates of our present values are based on prices and costs as of the date of the estimates. The price on the date of estimate is calculated as the average natural gas and oil price during the 12 months ending in the current reporting period, determined as the unweighted arithmetic average of prices on the first day of each month within the 12-month period. The December 31, 2023 present value is based on a $2.64 per MMBtu of gas price and a $78.21 per Bbl of oil price, before considering basis differential adjustments. Actual future prices and costs may be materially higher or lower than the prices and costs as of the date of an estimate. Actual future net revenues from our oil and natural gas properties will also be affected by factors such as: • • • • actual prices we receive for oil and natural gas; the amount and timing of actual production; supply of and demand for oil and natural gas; and changes in governmental regulations or taxation. The timing of both the production and the expenses from the development and production of oil and natural gas properties will affect both the timing of future net cash flows from our proved reserves and their present value. In addition, the 10% discount factor that is required by the SEC to be used in calculating discounted future net cash flows for reporting purposes is not necessarily the most appropriate discount factor. Interest rates in effect from time to time and the risks associated with our business or the oil and gas industry in general will affect the appropriateness of the 10% discount factor. Our development and exploratory drilling efforts and our well operations may not be profitable or achieve our targeted returns. We have a substantial inventory of undeveloped properties. Development and exploratory drilling and production activities are subject to many risks, including the risk that commercially productive reservoirs will not be discovered. Acquiring oil and natural gas properties requires us to assess reservoir and infrastructure characteristics, including recoverable reserves, development and operating costs and potential environmental and other liabilities. Such assessments are inexact and inherently uncertain. In connection with the assessments, we perform a review of the subject properties, but such a review will not necessarily reveal all existing or potential problems. In the course of our due diligence, we may not inspect every well or pipeline. We cannot necessarily observe structural and environmental problems, such as pipe corrosion, when an inspection is made. We may not be able to obtain contractual indemnities from the seller for liabilities created prior to our purchase of the property. We may be required to assume the risk of the physical condition of the properties in addition to the risk that the properties may not perform in accordance with our expectations. We acquire significant amounts of unproven properties that we believe will enhance our growth potential and increase our earnings over time. However, we cannot assure you that all prospects will be economically viable or that we will not abandon our initial investments. Additionally, there can be no assurance that undeveloped properties acquired by us will be profitably developed, that new wells drilled by us in prospects that we pursue will be productive, or that we will recover all or any portion of our investment in such undeveloped properties or wells. 24 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Drilling for oil and natural gas may involve unprofitable efforts, not only from dry wells but also from wells that are productive but do not produce sufficient commercial quantities to cover the drilling, operating and other costs. The cost of drilling, completing and operating a well is often uncertain, and many factors can adversely affect the economics of a well or property. Drilling and completion operations may be curtailed, delayed or cancelled as a result of unexpected drilling conditions, title problems, equipment failures or accidents, shortages of midstream transportation, equipment or personnel, environmental issues, state or local bans or moratoriums on hydraulic fracturing and produced water disposal, and a decline in commodity prices, among others. The profitability of wells, particularly in certain of the areas in which we operate, will be reduced or eliminated if commodity prices decline. In addition, wells that are profitable may not meet our internal return targets, which are dependent upon the current and future market prices for natural gas, oil and NGL, costs associated with producing natural gas, oil and NGL and our ability to add reserves at an acceptable cost. Drilling results in our newer oil and liquids-rich shale plays may be more uncertain than in shale plays that are more developed and have longer established production histories, and we can provide no assurance that drilling and completion techniques that have proven to be successful in other shale formations to maximize recoveries will be ultimately successful when used in newly developed shale formations. All costs of development and exploratory drilling activities are capitalized under the full cost method, even if the activities do not result in commercially productive discoveries, which may result in a future impairment of our oil and natural gas properties if commodity prices decrease. We rely to a significant extent on seismic data and other technologies in evaluating undeveloped properties and in conducting our exploration activities. The seismic data and other technologies we use do not allow us to know conclusively, prior to acquisition of undeveloped properties, or drilling a well, whether oil or natural gas is present or may be produced economically. If we incur significant expense in acquiring or developing properties that do not produce as expected or at profitable levels, it could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. Part of our strategy involves using the latest available horizontal drilling and completion techniques; therefore, the results of our planned drilling in these plays are subject to risks associated with drilling and completion techniques and drilling results may not meet our expectations for reserves or production. Our operations involve utilizing the latest drilling and completion techniques as developed by us and our service providers. Risks that we face while drilling include, but are not limited to, landing our well bore in the desired drilling zone, staying in the desired drilling zone while drilling horizontally through the formation, running our casing the entire length of the well bore and being able to run tools and other equipment consistently through the horizontal well bore. Risks that we face while completing our wells include, but are not limited to, being able to fracture stimulate the planned number of stages, being able to run tools the entire length of the well bore during completion operations and successfully cleaning out the well bore after completion of the final fracture stimulation stage. In addition, to the extent we engage in horizontal drilling, those activities may adversely affect our ability to successfully drill in one or more of our identified vertical drilling locations. Furthermore, certain of the development activities we employ, such as offset drilling and multi-well pad drilling, may cause irregularities or interruptions in production due to, in the case of offset drilling, adjacent wells being shut in and, in the case of multi-well pad drilling, the time required to drill and complete multiple wells before any such wells begin producing. Ultimately, the success of these drilling and completion techniques can only be evaluated over time as more wells are drilled and production profiles are established over a sufficiently long time period. If our drilling results are less than anticipated or we are unable to execute our drilling program because of capital constraints, lease expirations, access to gathering systems, or declines in natural gas and oil prices, the return on our investment in these areas may not be as attractive as we anticipate. Further, as a result of any of these developments we could incur material write-downs of our oil and natural gas properties and the value of our undeveloped acreage could decline in the future. 25 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Our undeveloped acreage must be drilled before lease expiration to hold the acreage by production. In highly competitive markets for acreage, failure to drill sufficient wells to hold acreage could result in a substantial lease renewal cost or, if renewal is not feasible, loss of our lease and prospective drilling opportunities. Leases on oil and natural gas properties typically have a term of three to five years, after which they expire unless, prior to expiration, a well is drilled and production of hydrocarbons in paying quantities is established. In addition, many of our oil and natural gas leases require us to drill wells that are commercially productive, and if we are unsuccessful in drilling such wells, we could lose our rights under such leases. Although approximately 86% of our Utica/Marcellus acreage is held by existing production, the remaining acreage is subject to expiration. Of the remaining 14% of our Utica/Marcellus acreage not held by production, approximately 10% will be subject to expiration in 2024, 5% in 2025, 10% in 2026 and approximately 75% thereafter, although a portion of our Utica/Marcellus leases generally grant us the right to extend these leases for an additional three or five-year period. Although 99% of our SCOOP acreage is held by existing production, the remaining acreage is subject to expiration. Of the remaining 1% of our SCOOP acreage not held by production, approximately 80% will be subject to expiration in 2024, less than 1% in 2025, 19% in 2026 and none thereafter. Although we seek to actively manage our undeveloped properties, our drilling plans for these areas are subject to change based upon various factors, including drilling results, oil and natural gas prices, the availability and cost of capital, drilling and production costs, availability of drilling services and equipment, gathering system and pipeline transportation constraints and regulatory approvals. Low commodity prices may cause us to delay our drilling plans and, as a result, lose our right to develop the related properties. The cost to renew expiring leases may increase significantly, and we may not be able to renew such leases on commercially reasonable terms or at all. If we are unable to fund renewals of expiring leases, we could lose portions of our acreage and our actual drilling activities may differ materially from our current expectations, which could adversely affect our business. Oil and natural gas operations are uncertain and involve substantial costs and risks. Operating hazards and uninsured risks may result in substantial losses and could prevent us from realizing profits. Our oil and gas properties can become damaged, our operations may be curtailed, delayed or cancelled and the costs of such operations may increase as a result of a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: • • • • • • • • • • • • unexpected drilling conditions, pressure conditions or irregularities in reservoir formations; loss of drilling fluid circulation; equipment failures or accidents; fires, explosions, blowouts, cratering or loss of well control, as well as the mishandling or underground migration of fluids and chemicals; risks associated with hydraulic fracturing, including any mishandling, surface spillage or potential underground migration of fracturing fluids, including chemical additives; adverse weather conditions and natural disasters, such as tornadoes, earthquakes, hurricanes and extreme temperatures, which may be exacerbated by climate change; issues with title or in receiving governmental permits or approvals; restricted takeaway capacity for our production, including due to inadequate midstream infrastructure or constrained downstream markets; environmental hazards or liabilities, including liabilities for environmental damage caused by previous owners of properties purchased by us; restrictions in access to, or disposal of, water used or produced in drilling and completion operations; shortages or delays in the availability of services or delivery of equipment; and unexpected or unforeseen changes in regulatory policy, and political or public opinions. The occurrence of one or more of these factors could result in a partial or total loss of our investment in a particular property, as well as significant liabilities. 26 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements While we may maintain insurance against some, but not all, of the risks described above, our insurance may not be adequate to cover casualty losses or liabilities, and our insurance does not cover penalties or fines that may be assessed by a governmental authority. For certain risks, such as political risk, business interruption, cybersecurity breaches, war, terrorism and piracy, we have limited or no insurance coverage. Also, in the future we may not be able to obtain insurance at premium levels that justify its purchase. The occurrence of a significant uninsured claim, a claim in excess of the insurance coverage limits maintained by us or a claim at a time when we are not able to obtain liability insurance could have a material adverse effect on our ability to conduct normal business operations and on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flow. We may not be able to secure additional insurance or bonding that might be required by new governmental regulations. This may cause us to restrict our operations, which might severely impact our financial position. A loss not fully covered by insurance could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Multi-well pad drilling may result in volatility in our operating results and delay the conversion of our PUD reserves. We utilize multi-well pad drilling where practical. For example, in the Utica/Marcellus we drill multiple wells from a single pad. Wells drilled on a pad are not turned to sales until all wells on the pad are drilled and cased and the drilling rig is moved from the location. In addition, existing wells that offset newly drilled wells may be temporarily shut-in during the drilling and completion process. As a result, multi-well pad drilling delays the completion of wells and the commencement of production from new wells, and may negatively affect the production from existing offset wells, all of which may cause volatility in our operating results from period to period. Finally, delays in completion of wells may impact planned conversion of PUD reserves to PDP reserves. We are not the operator of all of our oil and natural gas properties and therefore are not in a position to control the timing of development efforts, the associated costs or the rate of production of the reserves on such properties. We are not the operator of all of the properties in which we have an interest, and have limited ability to exercise influence over the operations of such non-operated properties or their associated costs. Dependence on the operator and other working interest owners for these projects, and limited ability to influence operations and associated costs, could prevent the realization of targeted returns on capital in drilling or acquisition activities. The success and timing of development and exploration activities on properties operated by others will depend upon a number of factors that will be largely outside of our control, including: • • • • • • the timing and amount of capital expenditures; the availability of suitable drilling equipment, production and transportation infrastructure and qualified operating personnel; the operator's expertise and financial resources; approval of other participants in drilling wells; selection of technology; and the rate of production of the reserves. In addition, when we are not the majority owner or operator of a particular oil or natural gas project, if we are not willing or able to fund our capital expenditures relating to such projects when required by the majority owner or operator, our interests in these projects may be reduced or forfeited. Oil and natural gas production operations, especially those using hydraulic fracturing, are substantially dependent on the availability of water. Our ability to produce natural gas, oil and NGL economically and in commercial quantities could be impaired if we are unable to acquire adequate supplies of water for our operations or are unable to dispose of or recycle the water we use economically and in an environmentally safe manner. Water is an essential component of oil and natural gas production during the drilling, and in particular, hydraulic fracturing, process. Our inability to locate sufficient amounts of water, or dispose of or recycle water used in our exploration and production operations, could adversely impact our operations. For water sourcing, we first seek to use non-potable water supplies for our operational needs. In certain areas, there may be insufficient local aquifer capacity to provide a source of water for drilling activities. Water must then be obtained from other sources and transported to the drilling site. An inability to secure sufficient amounts of water or to dispose of or recycle the water used in our operations could adversely impact our operations in certain areas. The imposition of new environmental regulations could further restrict our ability to conduct operations such as hydraulic fracturing by restricting the disposal of things such as produced water and drilling fluids. 27 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements All of our producing properties are located in eastern Ohio and central Oklahoma, making us vulnerable to risks associated with operating in only these regions. Our largest fields by production are located in eastern Ohio and central Oklahoma. As a result, we may be disproportionately exposed to the impact of delays or interruptions of production in these geographic regions caused by weather conditions such as snow, ice, fog, rain, hurricanes, tornados or other natural disasters or lack of field infrastructure. Losses could occur for uninsured risks or in amounts in excess of any existing insurance coverage. We may not be able to obtain and maintain adequate insurance at rates we consider reasonable and it is possible that certain types of coverage may not be available. The loss of one or more of the purchasers of our production could adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. The largest purchaser of our oil and natural gas during the year ended December 31, 2023, accounted for approximately 12% of our total natural gas, oil and NGL revenues. If this purchaser or one or more other significant purchasers, are unable to satisfy its contractual obligations, we may be unable to sell such production to other customers on terms we consider acceptable. Further, the inability of one or more of our customers to pay amounts owed to us could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. The unavailability, high cost or shortages of rigs, equipment, raw materials, supplies, oilfield services or personnel may restrict our operations. The oil and natural gas industry is cyclical, which can result in shortages of drilling rigs, equipment, raw materials (particularly sand and other proppants), supplies and personnel. When shortages occur, the costs and delivery times of rigs, equipment and supplies increase and demand for and wage rates of qualified drilling rig crews also rise with increases in demand. In accordance with customary industry practice, we rely on independent third party service providers to provide most of the services necessary to drill new wells. If we are unable to secure a sufficient number of drilling rigs at reasonable costs, our financial condition and results of operations could suffer, and we may not be able to drill all of our acreage before our leases expire. Shortages of and increased costs for drilling rigs, equipment, raw materials (particularly sand and other proppants), supplies, personnel, trucking services, tubulars, fracking and completion services and production equipment could delay or restrict our exploration and development operations, which in turn could impair our financial condition and results of operations. Our operations may be adversely affected by pipeline, trucking and gathering system capacity constraints and may be subject to interruptions that could adversely affect our cash flow. The marketability of our oil and natural gas production depends in part upon the availability, proximity and capacity of natural gas lines, trucks and transportation barges owned by third parties. In general, we do not control these transportation facilities and our access to them may be limited or denied. In certain resource plays, the capacity of gathering and transportation systems is insufficient to accommodate potential production from existing and new wells. A significant disruption in the availability of these transportation facilities or our compression and other production facilities could adversely impact our ability to deliver to market or produce our oil and natural gas and thereby cause a significant interruption in our operations. With respect to our Utica/Marcellus acreage where we are focusing a portion of our exploration and development activity, operations may be delayed due to challenges in obtaining rights-of-way and acquiring necessary state and federal permitting and the completion of facilities by our midstream service provider. Capital constraints could limit the construction of new pipelines and gathering systems and the providing or expansion of trucking services by third parties in the Utica/Marcellus and the other areas in which we operate. As a result, we may experience delays or curtailments in producing and selling our natural gas, oil and NGL. In such event, we might have to shut in or curtail our wells awaiting a pipeline connection or capacity or sell natural gas, oil or NGL production at significantly lower prices than those quoted on NYMEX or than we currently project, which would adversely affect our results of operations. A portion of our natural gas, oil and NGL production in any region may be interrupted, or shut in, from time to time for numerous reasons, including weather conditions, accidents, loss of pipeline or gathering system access, field labor issues or strikes, or we might voluntarily curtail production in response to market conditions. If a substantial amount of our production is interrupted at the same time, it could materially adversely affect our cash flow. 28 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements We are required to pay fees to some of our midstream service providers based on minimum volumes regardless of actual volume throughput. We have contracts with some of our third-party service providers for gathering, processing and transportation services with minimum volume delivery commitments under which we are obligated to pay certain fees on minimum volumes regardless of actual volume throughput. As of December 31, 2023, our aggregate long-term contractual obligation under these agreements was approximately $1.4 billion. These fees could be significant and may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. A deterioration in general economic, business or industry conditions would have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, liquidity and financial condition. Concerns over global economic conditions, energy costs, geopolitical issues, inflation, the availability and cost of credit and the European, Asian and the United States financial markets have contributed to economic volatility and diminished expectations for the global economy. Historically, concerns about global economic growth have had a significant impact on global financial markets and commodity prices. If the economic climate in the United States or abroad deteriorates, worldwide demand for petroleum products could diminish, which could impact the price at which we can sell our production, affect the ability of our vendors, suppliers and customers to continue operations and materially adversely impact our results of operations, liquidity and financial condition. Terrorist activities could materially and adversely affect our business and results of operations. Terrorist attacks and the threat of terrorist attacks, whether domestic or foreign attacks, as well as military or other actions taken in response to these acts, could cause instability in the global financial and energy markets. Continued hostilities in the Middle East and the occurrence or threat of terrorist attacks in the United States or other countries could adversely affect the global economy in unpredictable ways, including the disruption of energy supplies and markets, increased volatility in commodity prices, or the possibility that the infrastructure on which we rely could be a direct target or an indirect casualty of an act of terrorism, and, in turn, could materially and adversely affect our business and results of operations. These factors, combined with volatility in commodity prices, business and consumer confidence and unemployment rates, have in the past precipitated, and may in the future precipitate, an economic slowdown. Cyber-attacks targeting systems and infrastructure used by the oil and gas industry and related regulations may adversely impact our operations and, if we are unable to obtain and maintain adequate protection for our data, our business may be harmed. Our business has become increasingly dependent on digital technologies to conduct certain exploration, development and production activities. We depend on digital technology to estimate quantities of oil, natural gas and NGL reserves, process and record financial and operating data, analyze seismic and drilling information, and communicate with our customers, employees and third-party partners. The U.S. government has issued public warnings that indicate that energy assets might be specific targets of cyber security threats. Our technologies, systems, networks, and those of our vendors, suppliers and other business partners, may become the target of cyberattacks or information security breaches that could result in the unauthorized access to our seismic data, reserves information, customer or employee data or other proprietary or commercially sensitive information could lead to data corruption, communication interruption, or other disruptions in our exploration or production operations or planned business transactions, any of which could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations. If our information technology systems cease to function properly or our cybersecurity is breached, we could suffer disruptions to our normal operations, which may include drilling, completion, production and corporate functions. A cyberattack involving our information systems and related infrastructure, or that of our business associates, could result in supply chain disruptions that delay or prevent the transportation and marketing of our production, non-compliance leading to regulatory fines or penalties, loss or disclosure of, or damage to, our or any of our customer’s, supplier’s or royalty owners’ data or confidential information that could harm our business by damaging our reputation, subjecting us to potential financial or legal liability, and requiring us to incur significant costs, including costs to repair or restore our systems and data or to take other remedial steps. 29 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements In addition, certain cyber incidents, such as surveillance, may remain undetected for an extended period. Our systems for protecting against cybersecurity risks may not be sufficient. As cyberattacks continue to evolve, including those leveraging artificial intelligence, we may be required to expend significant additional resources to continue to modify or enhance our protective measures or to investigate and remediate any vulnerabilities to cyberattacks. In addition, new laws and regulations governing data privacy, cybersecurity, and the unauthorized disclosure of confidential information pose increasingly complex compliance challenges and potentially elevate costs, and any failure to comply with these laws and regulations could result in significant penalties and legal liability. We may engage in acquisition and divestiture activities that involve substantial risks. We may make acquisitions that complement or expand our current areas of operations. If we are unable to make attractive acquisitions, our future growth could be limited. Furthermore, even if we do make acquisitions, they may not result in an increase in our cash flow from operations or otherwise result in the benefits anticipated due to various risks, including, but not limited to: • mistaken estimates or assumptions about reserves, potential drilling locations, revenues and costs, including synergies and the overall costs of equity or debt; • • difficulties in integrating the operations, technologies, products and personnel of the acquired assets or business; and unknown and unforeseen liabilities or other issues related to any acquisition for which contractual protections prove inadequate, including environmental liabilities and title defects. In addition, from time to time, we may sell or otherwise dispose of certain of our properties or businesses as a result of an evaluation of our asset portfolio or to help enhance our liquidity. These transactions also have inherent risks, including possible delays in closing, the risk of lower-than-expected sales proceeds for the disposed assets or businesses and potential post-closing claims for indemnification. Moreover, volatility in commodity prices may result in fewer potential bidders, unsuccessful sales efforts and a higher risk that buyers may seek to terminate a transaction prior to closing. Environmental, Legal and Regulatory Risks We are subject to extensive governmental regulation and ongoing regulatory changes, which could adversely impact our business. Our operations are subject to extensive federal, state, tribal, local and other laws, rules and regulations, including with respect to environmental matters, worker health and safety, wildlife conservation, the gathering and transportation of oil, gas and NGL, conservation policies, reporting obligations, royalty payments, unclaimed property and the imposition of taxes. Such regulations include requirements for permits to drill and to conduct other operations and for provision of financial assurances (such as bonds) covering drilling, completion and well operations. If permits are not issued, or if unfavorable restrictions or conditions are imposed on our drilling or completion activities, we may not be able to conduct our operations as planned. For example, in December 2023, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), announced its final methane rules to reduce methane emissions from both new and existing oil and natural gas facilities and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 established the Methane Emissions Reduction Program, which imposes a charge on methane emissions from the same facilities. Further, the Bureau for Land Management (BLM) issued a proposed Methane Waste Prevention Rule on November 30, 2022. The rule adds additional requirements for operators on federal and Indian leases and includes new air quality requirements along with waste prevention provisions. Constrained supply chain for environmental control devices along with the significant estimated costs of compliance with these new and proposed rules could have a material impact on our operations. We may be required to make large, sometimes unexpected, expenditures to comply with applicable governmental laws, rules, regulations, permits or orders. In addition, changes in public policy have affected, and in the future could further affect, our operations. Regulatory changes could, among other things, restrict production levels, impose price controls, alter environmental protection requirements and increase taxes, royalties and other amounts payable to the government. Our operating and compliance costs could increase further if existing laws and regulations are revised or reinterpreted or if new laws and regulations become applicable to our operations. We do not expect that any of these laws and regulations will affect our operations materially differently than they would affect other companies with similar operations, size and financial strength. Although we are unable to predict changes to existing laws and regulations, such changes could significantly impact our profitability, financial condition and liquidity. As is discussed below this is particularly true of changes related to pipeline safety, seismic activity, hydraulic fracturing, climate change and endangered species designations. 30 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Pipeline Safety. The pipeline assets owned by our midstream service providers are subject to stringent and complex regulations related to pipeline safety and integrity management. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has established a series of rules that require pipeline operators to develop and implement integrity management programs for gas, NGL and condensate transmission pipelines as well as certain low stress pipelines and gathering lines transporting hazardous liquids, such as oil, that, in the event of a failure, could affect “high consequence areas.” Recent PHMSA rules have also extended certain requirements for integrity assessments and leak detections beyond high consequence areas. Further, legislation funding PHMSA through 2023 requires the agency to engage in additional rulemaking to amend the integrity management program, emergency response plan, operation and maintenance manual, and pressure control recordkeeping requirements for gas distribution operators; to create new leak detection and repair program obligations; and to set new minimum federal safety standards for onshore gas gathering lines. At this time, we cannot predict the cost of these requirements or other potential new or amended regulations, but they could be significant, and any such costs incurred by our midstream service providers could result in increased midstream gathering and processing expenses for us. Moreover, violations of pipeline safety regulations by our midstream service providers could result in the imposition of significant penalties which may impact the cost or availability of pipeline capacity necessary for our operations. Seismic Activity. Earthquakes in some of our operating areas and elsewhere have prompted concerns about seismic activity and possible relationships with the energy industry. For example, the OCC issued guidance to operators in the SCOOP and STACK areas for management of certain seismic activity that may be related to hydraulic fracturing or water disposal activities. Legislative and regulatory initiatives intended to address these concerns may result in additional levels of regulation or other requirements that could lead to operational delays, increase our operating and compliance costs or otherwise adversely affect our operations. In addition, we could be subject to third-party lawsuits seeking damages or other remedies as a result of alleged induced seismic activity in our areas of operation. Hydraulic Fracturing. Several states have adopted or are considering adopting regulations that could impose more stringent permitting, public disclosure or well construction requirements on hydraulic fracturing operations. Three states (New York, Maryland and Vermont) have banned the use of high-volume hydraulic fracturing. In addition to state laws, some local municipalities have adopted or are considering adopting land use restrictions, such as city ordinances, that may restrict or prohibit the performance of well drilling in general or hydraulic fracturing in particular. There have also been certain governmental reviews that focus on deep shale and other formation completion and production practices, including hydraulic fracturing. Governments may continue to study hydraulic fracturing. We cannot predict the outcome of future studies, but based on the results of these studies to date, federal and state legislatures and agencies may seek to further regulate or even ban hydraulic fracturing activities. In addition, if existing laws and regulations with regard to hydraulic fracturing are revised or reinterpreted or if new laws and regulations become applicable to our operations through judicial or administrative actions, our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows could be adversely affected. We cannot predict whether additional federal, state or local laws or regulations applicable to hydraulic fracturing will be enacted in the future and, if so, what actions any such laws or regulations would require or prohibit. If additional levels of regulation or permitting requirements were imposed on hydraulic fracturing operations, our business and operations could be subject to delays, increased operating and compliance costs and potential bans. Additional regulation could also lead to greater opposition to hydraulic fracturing, including litigation. Climate Change. Continuing political and social attention to the issue of climate change has resulted in legislative, regulatory and other initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, such as carbon dioxide and methane, and incentivizing energy conservation or the use of alternative energy sources. Policy makers at both the federal and state levels have introduced legislation and proposed new regulations designed to quantify and limit the emission of greenhouse gases through inventories, limitations or taxes on greenhouse gas emissions and encourage consumers to the alternative energy sources. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, both imposes new climate related requirements on oil and gas operations and appropriates significant federal funding for renewable energy initiatives. Also, for the first time ever, the law imposes a fee on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from certain facilities. The emissions fee and funding provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act could increase our operating costs and accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels, which could in turn adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial position. On January 26, 2024, President Biden paused approvals for pending and future applications to export liquified natural gas (LNG) on non-FTA countries. The Department of Energy will conduct a review during the pause that will look at the economic and environmental impacts of projects seeking approval to export LNG to Europe and Asia. The impact on the pause and similar federal actions remain unclear. 31 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements States in which we operate have imposed venting and flaring limitations designed to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas exploration and production activities. Legislative and state initiatives to date have generally focused on the development of cap and trade or carbon tax programs. Renewable energy standards (also referred to as renewable portfolio standards) require electric utilities to provide a specified minimum percentage of electricity from eligible renewable resources, with potential increases to the required percentage over time. The development of a federal renewable energy standard, or the development of additional or more stringent renewable energy standards at the state level or other initiatives to incentivize the use of renewable energy could reduce the demand for oil and gas, thereby adversely impacting our earnings, cash flows and financial position. Cap and trade programs offer greenhouse gas emission allowances that are gradually reduced over time. A cap and trade program or expanded use of cap and trade programs at the state level could impose direct costs on us through the purchase of allowances and could impose indirect costs by incentivizing consumers to shift away from fossil fuels. In addition, federal or state carbon taxes could directly increase our costs of operation and similarly incentivize consumers to shift away from fossil fuels. In addition, activists concerned about the potential effects of climate change have directed their attention at sources of funding for fossil-fuel energy companies, which has resulted in certain financial institutions, funds and other sources of capital restricting or eliminating their investment in oil and natural gas activities. Ultimately, this could make it more difficult to secure funding for exploration and production activities. Members of the investment community have also begun to screen companies such as ours for sustainability performance, including practices related to greenhouse gases and climate change, before investing in our common units. Any efforts to improve our sustainability practices in response to these pressures may increase our costs, and we may be forced to implement technologies that are not economically viable to improve our sustainability performance and to meet the specific requirements to perform services for certain customers. If we are unable to meet the ESG standard or investment, lending, ratings, or voting criteria and policies set by these parties, we may lose investors, investors may allocate a portion of their capital away from us, we may become a target for ESG-focused activism, our cost of capital may increase, the price of our securities may be negatively impacted, and our reputation may also be negatively affected. These various legislative, regulatory and other activities addressing greenhouse gas emissions could adversely affect our business, including by imposing reporting obligations on, or limiting emissions of greenhouse gases from, our equipment and operations, which could require us to incur costs to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases associated with our operations. Limitations on greenhouse gas emissions could also adversely affect demand for oil and gas, which could lower the value of our reserves and have a material adverse effect on our profitability, financial condition and liquidity. Furthermore, increasing attention to climate change risks has resulted in increased likelihood of governmental investigations and private litigation, which could increase our costs or otherwise adversely affect our business. Severe weather events, such as storms, hurricanes, droughts, or floods, which may be exacerbated by climate change, could have an adverse effect on our operations and could increase our costs. Potential adverse effects could include damages to our facilities, the costs of less efficient or non-routine operating practices necessitated by weather events, or increased costs for insurance coverage. If climate changes result in more intense or frequent severe weather events, the physical and disruptive effects could have a material adverse impact on our operations and assets. Air Emissions. The US Federal Clean Air Act and associated state laws and regulations restrict the emission of air pollutants from many sources, including oil and natural gas operations. New facilities may be required to obtain permits before operations can commence, and existing facilities may be required to obtain additional permits, and incur capital costs, in order to remain in compliance. Federal and state regulatory agencies can impose administrative, civil and criminal penalties for non-compliance with air permits or other requirements of the Clean Air Act and associated state laws and regulations. In general, we believe that compliance with the Clean Air Act and similar state laws and regulations will not have a material impact on our operations or financial condition. Endangered Species. The Endangered Species Act (ESA) prohibits the taking of endangered or threatened species or their habitats. While some of our assets and lease acreage may be located in areas that are designated as habitats for endangered or threatened species, we believe that we are in material compliance with the ESA. However, the designation of previously unidentified endangered or threatened species in areas where we intend to conduct construction activity or the imposition of seasonal restrictions on our construction or operational activities could materially limit or delay our plans. 32 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Legislation or regulatory initiatives intended to address seismic activity could restrict our drilling and production activities, as well as our ability to dispose of produced water gathered from such activities, which could have a material adverse effect on our business. State and federal regulatory agencies have recently focused on a possible connection between hydraulic fracturing related activities, particularly the underground injection of wastewater into disposal wells, and the increased occurrence of seismic activity, and regulatory agencies at all levels are continuing to study the possible linkage between oil and gas activity and induced seismicity. In addition, a number of lawsuits have been filed in some states, including in Oklahoma, alleging that disposal well operations have caused damage to neighboring properties or otherwise violated state and federal rules regulating waste disposal. In response to these concerns, regulators in some states are seeking to impose additional requirements, including requirements regarding the permitting of produced water disposal wells or otherwise to assess the relationship between seismicity and the use of such wells. In our Utica/Marcellus and SCOOP operations, we make an effort to reuse/recycle all produced water from production and completion activities through our fracture stimulation operations when active. While our objective is to recycle or share 100% of all produced water, we do inject water into third-party commercially operated disposal wells in line with all state and federal mandated practices and cease produced water recycle whenever fracture stimulation operations are idle once sharing opportunities with other operators have been exhausted. In the state of Ohio, all water used during drilling operations is disposed of through injection into third-party salt water disposal wells regulated by applicable state agencies. Increased attention to ESG matters may impact our business, financial results, or stock price. In recent years, increasing attention has been given to corporate activities related to ESG matters in public discourse and the investment community. A number of advocacy groups, both domestically and internationally, have campaigned for governmental and private action to promote change at public companies related to ESG matters, including through the investment and voting practices of investment advisers, public pension funds, activist investors, universities and other members of the investing community. These activities include increasing attention and demands for action related to climate change, advocating for changes to companies’ boards of directors, and promoting the use of energy saving building materials. In November 2023, the international community gathered in Dubai at COP28 and announced a new climate deal that calls on countries to reduce carbon pollution and transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems to achieve "net zero" by 2050. These activities and the global transition to a low carbon economy may result in reduced demand for our oil, natural gas and NGL, reduced profits, increased investigations and litigation, each of which could have negative impacts on our access to capital markets. In addition, we note that standards and expectations regarding carbon accounting and the processes for measuring and counting GHG emissions and GHG emission reductions are evolving, and it is possible that our approach to measuring both our emissions and our approaches to reducing emissions may be, either currently by some stakeholders or at some future point, considered inconsistent with common or best practices. A failure to comply with investor or customer expectations and standards, which are evolving, or if we are perceived to not have responded appropriately to the growing concern for ESG issues, regardless of whether there is a legal requirement to do so, could cause reputational harm to our business, increase our risk of litigation, and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. In addition, organizations that provide information to investors on corporate governance and related matters have developed ratings systems for evaluating companies on their approach to ESG matters. These ratings are used by some investors to inform their investment and voting decisions. We may take certain actions to improve the ESG profile of our company and/or products, but we cannot guarantee that such actions will have the desired effect. Unfavorable ESG ratings may lead to increased negative investor sentiment toward us and our industry and to the diversion of investment to other industries, which could have a negative impact on our stock price and our access to and costs of capital. 33 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Future U.S. and state tax legislation may adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flow. From time to time, legislation has been proposed that, if enacted into law, would make significant changes to U.S. federal and state income tax laws affecting the oil and gas industry. For example, legislative proposals have been introduced in the U.S. Congress in the past that, if enacted, would (i) eliminate the immediate deduction for intangible drilling and development costs, (ii) repeal the percentage depletion allowance for oil and natural gas properties, and (iii) extend the amortization period for certain geological and geophysical expenditures. No accurate prediction can be made as to whether any such legislative changes will be proposed or enacted in the future or, if enacted, what the specific provisions or the effective date of any such legislation would be. In addition, at the state level, legislative changes imposing increased taxes on oil and gas production have periodically been considered in Ohio and Oklahoma. These proposed changes in the U.S. federal and state tax law, if adopted, or other similar changes that would impose additional tax on our activities or reduce or eliminate deductions currently available with respect to natural gas and oil exploration, development or similar activities, could adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. Our business is subject to complex and evolving laws and regulations regarding privacy and data protection. The regulatory environment surrounding data privacy and protection is constantly evolving and can be subject to significant change. New laws and regulations governing data privacy and the unauthorized disclosure of confidential information pose increasingly complex compliance challenges and potentially elevate our costs as we collect, use, share, and store personal data related to royalty owners. Any failure to comply with these laws and regulations could result in significant penalties and legal liability. For example, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), establishes certain transparency rules and creates new data privacy rights for individuals, including limitations on our use of certain sensitive personal information and more ability for individuals to control the purposes for which their data is shared with third parties. The CPRA also provides for statutory fines for data security breaches or other CPRA violations. Meanwhile, many other states enacted, and others have considered, privacy laws like the CPRA. We will continue to monitor and assess the impact of these state laws, which may impose substantial penalties for violations, impose significant costs for investigations and compliance, require us to change our business practices, allow private class-action litigation and carry significant potential liability for our business should we fail to comply with any such applicable laws. Any failure, or perceived failure, by us to comply with applicable data protection laws could result in heightened risk of litigation, including private rights of action, and proceedings or actions against us by governmental entities or others, subject us to significant fines, penalties, judgments and negative publicity, require us to change our business practices, increase the costs and complexity of compliance, and adversely affect our business. As noted above, we are also subject to the possibility of cyber incidents or attacks, which themselves may result in a violation of these laws. Additionally, if we acquire a company that has violated or is not in compliance with applicable data protection laws, we may incur significant liabilities and penalties as a result. Risks Associated with an Investment in Us The market price of our securities is subject to volatility. Upon our emergence from bankruptcy, our old common stock was cancelled and we issued Common Stock. The market price of our Common Stock could be subject to wide fluctuations in response to, and the level of trading that develops with our Common Stock may be affected by, numerous factors, many of which are beyond our control. These factors include, among other things, our new capital structure as a result of the transactions contemplated by the Plan, our limited trading history subsequent to our emergence from bankruptcy, our limited trading volume, the lack of comparable historical financial information due to our adoption of fresh start accounting, actual or anticipated variations in our operating results and cash flow, the nature and content of our earnings releases, announcements or events that impact our products, customers, competitors or markets, business conditions in our markets and the general state of the securities markets and the market for energy-related stocks, as well as general economic and market conditions and other factors that may affect our future results, including those described in this Part I, Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 34 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Future sales or the availability for sale of substantial amounts of our Common Stock, or the perception that these sales may occur, could adversely affect the trading price of our Common Stock and could impair our ability to raise capital through future sales of equity securities. A large percentage of our Common Stock is held by a relatively small number of investors. In connection with our emergence from bankruptcy protection, we entered into the Registration Rights Agreement pursuant to which we have agreed to file a registration statement with the SEC to facilitate potential future sales of our Common Stock by such investors. Sales of a substantial number of shares of our Common Stock in the public markets, or even the perception that these sales might occur (such as upon the filing of the aforementioned registration statement), could impair our ability to raise capital through a future sale of, or pay for acquisitions using, our equity securities. We cannot predict the effect that future sales of our Common Stock will have on the price at which the Common Stock trades. Sales of substantial amounts of our Common Stock, or the perception that such sales could occur, may adversely affect the trading price of our Common Stock. Certain of our stockholders own a significant portion of our outstanding debt and equity securities and their interests may not always coincide with the interests of other holders of the Common Stock. A large percentage of our debt and equity are held by a relatively small number of investors. As a result, these investors could have significant influence over all matters presented to our stockholders and debt holders for approval, including election and removal of our directors, change in control transactions and the outcome of all actions requiring majority stockholder approval. The interests of these investors may not always coincide with the interests of the other holders of the Common Stock and other debt holders, and the concentration of control in these investors may limit other stockholders' ability to influence corporate matters. The concentration of ownership and voting power of these investors may also delay, defer or even prevent an acquisition by a third party or other change of control transactions of our Company. This may make some transactions more difficult or impossible without their support, even if such events are in the best interests of our other stockholders. In addition, the concentration of voting power may adversely affect the trading price and liquidity of the Common Stock. There may be future dilution of our Common Stock, which could adversely affect the market price of our Common Stock. We are not restricted from issuing additional shares of our Common Stock. In the future, we may issue shares of our Common Stock to raise cash for future capital expenditures, acquisitions or for general corporate purposes. We may also issue securities that are convertible into, exchangeable for or that represent the right to receive our Common Stock. Lastly, we currently issue restricted stock units and performance vesting restricted stock units to certain employees and directors as part of their compensation. Any of these events will dilute our shareholders' ownership interest in Gulfport and may reduce our earnings per share and have an adverse effect on the price of our Common Stock. Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation provides, subject to certain exceptions, that the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware will be the sole and exclusive forum for certain stockholder litigation matters, which could limit our stockholders’ ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes with us or our directors, officers, employees or stockholders. Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation provides, subject to limited exceptions, that the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware will, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be the sole and exclusive forum for (i) any derivative action or proceeding brought on our behalf; (ii) any action asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any of our directors or officers to us, our stockholders, our creditors or other constituents; (iii) any action asserting a claim against us, any director or our officers arising pursuant to any provision of the DGCL, our certificate of incorporation or our by-laws; or (iv) any action asserting a claim against us, any director or our officers that is governed by the internal affairs doctrine. This choice of forum provision may limit a stockholder’s ability to bring a claim in a judicial forum that it finds favorable for disputes with us or any of our directors or officers or stockholders which may discourage lawsuits with respect to such claims. Alternatively, if a court were to find the choice of forum provision contained in our certificate of incorporation to be inapplicable or unenforceable in an action, we may incur additional costs associated with resolving such action in other jurisdictions, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. 35 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements ITEM 1B. None. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS ITEM 1C. CYBERSECURITY Enterprise Risk Management Gulfport increasingly relies on digital technology to optimize our business. As our reliance on technology expands, we are exposed to additional cyber-risks, which we focus on assessing, identifying, and managing. These risks include, but are not limited to: financial risks, operational risks, safety concerns, employee and owner personal information and violation of data privacy or security laws. Managing Material Risks & Integrated Overall Risk Management We take an integrated approach to assessing and identifying cybersecurity risks and threats. At the corporate level, cybersecurity is identified as a key risk within our Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program. Our management of cyber risk is based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) cybersecurity framework. While the NIST cybersecurity framework is our foundation, we combine that with the Center for Internet Security’s (CIS) control framework. We utilize a defense-in-depth approach, layering security starting with cloud-based tools through our perimeter all the way to the client and server end points with End Point Detection and Response solutions. We continue to invest and align advances in technology to strengthen our security posture. This year, for example, we implemented additional protections against phishing attacks by utilizing artificial intelligence to further strengthen our defense. Cyber risks and incidents are categorized by severity, evaluated for materiality, responded to based on defined incident response playbooks and then remediated accordingly. We perform organized tabletop exercises to test these practices and identify areas where opportunities for improvement can occur. We acknowledge that—even with advanced security tools—we are only as strong as the people that use our technology. That is why we design phishing simulations and require multiple security trainings for every employee annually. Our partnerships with law enforcement, the Oil and Natural Gas Information Sharing Center and our third party partners continually mature our cyber program as threats evolve. Engaging Third Parties on Risk Management Recognizing the complexity and evolving nature of cybersecurity risk, we leverage strategic external partnerships to assess and mitigate cybersecurity threats to us. For example, in addition to our security analysts, we partner with third parties that provide 24/7 security operations monitoring, enhancing our response time. We are also audited by third parties for compliance with information security standards and assess vulnerabilities annually, providing additional expertise that strengthens our security posture. Managing Third Party Risk We also recognize the risks associated with the use of vendors, service providers and other third parties that provide information system services to us, process information on our behalf, or have access to our information systems, and we have processes in place to oversee and manage these risks. We maintain ongoing monitoring to ensure compliance with our cybersecurity standards. Risks from Cybersecurity Incidents As of December 31, 2023, and for the past four years, we have identified no security incidents or breaches that are material, or likely to be material, to our business strategy, results or financial condition. 36 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Cybersecurity Governance We involve multiple levels of oversight as a part of our approach to cybersecurity risk management. Risk Management Personnel Cybersecurity remains a top identified enterprise-wide risk for our business and is overseen by our Chief Information Officer who is responsible for identifying and mitigating information security risks. Our current CIO has 20 years of industry experience and over 10 years of experience with the development, training and controls of effective global enterprise cybersecurity programs. The CIO’s responsibilities include but are not limited to: (i) reviewing our enterprise risk register and functional risk register; (ii) maintaining adequate processes to manage the identified risks under our cybersecurity program; (iii) analyzing logs of cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities; (iv) overseeing prevention, detection, mitigation and remediation efforts; and (v) developing, maintaining, and ensuring team familiarity with the above‑mentioned incident response plan. Additionally, we maintain an experienced information technology team at the employee level that supports our Chief Information Officer in implementing our cybersecurity program and internal reporting, security and mitigation functions. Board of Director Oversight The Audit Committee receives a detailed cybersecurity update annually from the Chief Information Officer and receives a cybersecurity update quarterly through the ERM program as a key risk. ITEM 2. PROPERTIES Information regarding our properties is included in Item 1 and in the Supplemental Information on Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Activities in Note 20 of our consolidated financial statements. ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS The Company is involved in various commercial and regulatory claims, litigation and other legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of its business. While the ultimate outcome of the pending proceedings, disputes or claims, and any resulting impact on us, cannot be predicted with certainty, we believe that none of these matters, if ultimately decided adversely, will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, cash flows or results of operations. The information with respect to this Item 3. Legal Proceedings is set forth in Note 19 of our consolidated financial statements. ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES Not applicable. 37 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES PART II ITEM 5. Common Stock Shares of our Common Stock are listed on the NYSE under the symbol "GPOR". See Note 7 of our consolidated financial statements for further discussion of our Common Stock. Shareholders At the close of business on February 14, 2024, there were approximately 8,635 holders of record of our Common Stock. Dividends Subsequent to our emergence from bankruptcy, we have not paid dividends on our Common Stock. The declaration and payment of any future Common Stock dividend will be at the full discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend on our financial results, cash requirements, future prospects and other factors deemed relevant by our Board. Our Credit Facility also requires us to meet certain financial covenants at the time dividend payments are made. During the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company paid $4.8 million and $5.4 million, respectively, of cash dividends to holders of our Preferred Stock. During the Prior Successor Period, the Company paid dividends on our Preferred Stock, which included 3,071 shares of Preferred Stock paid in kind, approximately $55 thousand of cash-in-lieu of fractional shares, and $1.5 million of cash dividends to holders of our Preferred Stock. Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities In November 2021 the Company's Board of Directors approved the Repurchase Program to acquire up to $100 million of common stock, which has subsequently been increased up to $650 million and extended through December 31, 2024. Purchases under the Repurchase Program may be made from time to time in open market or privately negotiated transactions, and will be subject to available liquidity, market conditions, credit agreement restrictions, applicable legal requirements, contractual obligations and other factors. The Repurchase Program does not require the Company to acquire any specific number of shares of common stock. The Company intends to purchase shares under the Repurchase Program with available funds while maintaining sufficient liquidity to fund its capital development program. The Repurchase Program may be suspended from time to time, modified, extended or discontinued by the Board of Directors at any time. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had repurchased 4.4 million shares for $399.6 million at a weighted average price of $91.53 per share. The following table provides a summary of our Common Stock repurchase activity for the three months ended December 31, 2023: Period Total Number of Shares Purchased (1) Average Price Paid per Share Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs Approximate maximum dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs October 1 - October 31 November 1 - November 30 December 1 - December 31 Total 8,446 $ 94,240 $ 387,116 $ 489,802 $ 115.40 131.89 135.83 134.72 8,398 $ 94,240 $ 387,037 $ 489,675 315,350,000 302,921,000 250,351,000 _____________________ (1) We repurchased and canceled 48 and 79 shares of our Common Stock at a weighted average price of $123.84 and $121.31 to satisfy tax withholding requirements incurred upon the vesting of restricted stock unit awards during October and December 2023, respectively. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities None. 38 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Stock Performance Graph The following Performance Graph and related information shall not be deemed “soliciting material” or to be “filed” with the Securities and Exchange Commission, nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended, except to the extent that the Company specifically incorporates it by reference into such filings. The performance graph below illustrates changes over the period of May 19, 2021 through December 31, 2023, in cumulative total stockholder return on the Successor Common Stock as measured against the cumulative total return of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P Oil & Gas Exploration and Production Index. The graph tracks the performance of a $100 investment in our Common Stock and in each index (with the reinvestment of all dividends for the index securities) from May 19, 2021 to December 31, 2023. ITEM 6. [RESERVED] ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following discussion and analysis represents management’s perspective of our business, financial condition and overall performance. This information is intended to provide investors with an understanding of our past performance, current financial condition and outlook for the future and should be read in conjunction with “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this report. The following information updates the discussion of Gulfport's financial condition provided in its 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K filing and compares the results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2023 to the period ended December 31, 2022. Discussions of 2021 items and comparisons between 2022, Prior Successor Period and Prior Predecessor Period that are not included in this Form 10-K can be found in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in Part II, Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022. 39 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Overview Gulfport is an independent natural gas-weighted exploration and production company with assets primarily located in the Appalachia and Anadarko basins. Our principal properties are located in eastern Ohio targeting the Utica and Marcellus and in central Oklahoma targeting the SCOOP Woodford and Springer formations. Our strategy is to develop our assets in a safe, environmentally responsible manner, while generating sustainable cash flow, improving margins and operating efficiencies and returning capital to shareholders. To accomplish these goals, we allocate capital to projects we believe offer the highest rate of return and we deploy leading drilling and completion techniques and technologies in our development efforts. Recent Developments Leadership Changes In January 2023, our CEO Tim Cutt, resigned his position as CEO. Mr. Cutt, who served as CEO and Chairman since 2021, retained his position of Chairman of the Board of Directors. Subsequent to Mr. Cutt's resignation, Gulfport named John Reinhart President and CEO and Director, effective January 24, 2023. In addition, Matthew Rucker joined Gulfport's leadership team as Senior Vice President of Operations. In April 2023, Gulfport named Michael Hodges Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. William Buese resigned as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company on April 1, 2023. Mr. Buese remained with the Company as an adviser until his termination on May 3, 2023. Effective August 2, 2023, Matthew B. Willrath was promoted to Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. Prior to the promotion, Mr. Willrath served as our Vice President and Controller and has been with Gulfport Energy since February 2020. Credit Facility On May 1, 2023, the Company entered into that certain Joinder, Commitment Increase and Borrowing Base Redetermination Agreement, and Third Amendment to Credit Agreement (the “Third Amendment”) which amended the Company’s Existing Credit Facility (as amended, the “Credit Facility”). The Third Amendment, among other things, (a) increased the aggregate elected commitment amounts under the Credit Facility from $700 million to $900 million, (b) increased the borrowing base under the Credit Facility from $1 billion to $1.1 billion, (c) increased the excess cash threshold under the Credit Facility from $45 million to $75 million, and (d) extended the maturity date under the Credit Facility from October 14, 2025 to the earlier of (i) May 1, 2027 and (ii) the 91st day prior to the maturity date of the 2026 Senior Notes or any other permitted senior notes or any permitted refinancing debt under the Credit Facility having an aggregate outstanding principal amount equal to or exceeding $100 million; provided that such notes have not be refinanced, redeemed or repaid in full on or prior to such 91st day. See Note 5 of our consolidated financial statements for additional discussion of the Credit Facility. On October 27, 2023, Gulfport completed its semi-annual borrowing base redetermination during which the borrowing base was reaffirmed at $1.1 billion with elected commitments remaining at $900 million. Common Stock Offering On June 26, 2023, Gulfport completed an underwritten public offering of 1.5 million shares of its common stock by certain stockholders at a price to the public of $95.00 per share. Gulfport did not sell any of its common stock as part of this offering and did not receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares sold by the selling stockholders. Concurrent with the closing of the offering, Gulfport purchased 263,158 shares of its common stock at $95.00 per share. The repurchase was part of the Company's existing Repurchase Program discussed below. On December 14, 2023, Gulfport completed an underwritten public offering of 653,464 shares of its common stock by certain stockholders at a price to the public of $128.21 per share. Gulfport did not sell any of its common stock as part of this offering and did not receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares sold by the selling stockholders. 40 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Stock Repurchase Program On September 20, 2023, the Company's Board of Directors approved an increase to the authorized common stock Repurchase Program from $400 million to $650 million, extending the Repurchase Program through December 31, 2024. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company repurchased 1.5 million shares for $148.9 million at a weighted average price of $101.53 per share. As of December 31, 2023, the Company repurchased 4.4 million shares for $399.6 million at a weighted average price of $91.53 per share since the inception of the Repurchase Program. Inflation, Rising Interest Rates and Changes in Commodity Prices During 2023, the Federal Reserve has continued to tighten monetary policy by approving a series of increases to the Federal Funds Rate to combat the current inflationary environment. Furthermore, the Chairman of the Federal Reserve signaled that the Federal Reserve would continue to take necessary action to bring inflation down and to ensure price stability. The inflationary environment has impacted interest rates on our Credit Facility borrowings throughout 2023. Interest rates on our Credit Facility borrowings have increased from a weighted average of 5.19% for the year ended December 31, 2022, to 8.15% for the year ended December 31, 2023. Additional increases in interest rates may have a negative impact on the Company’s ability to continue to execute its business strategy. Our revenues, the value of our assets, and our ability to obtain bank loans or additional capital on attractive terms have been and will continue to be affected by changes in natural gas, oil and NGL prices and the costs to produce our reserves. Natural gas, oil and NGL prices are subject to significant fluctuations that are beyond our ability to control or predict. Certain of our capital expenditures and expenses are affected by general inflation and we expect costs for 2024 to continue to be a function of supply and demand; however, we do not expect inflation to significantly impact cash flow in 2024 as a result of commitments that were entered into during 2023. Impact of the War in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas War The invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the sanctions imposed in response to the crisis have increased volatility in the global financial markets and are expected to have further global economic consequences, including disruptions of the global energy markets and the amplification of inflation and supply chain constraints. Other armed conflicts, including the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, may result in further disruptions in the global economic environment. The ultimate impact of the war in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war will depend on future developments and the timing and extent to which normal economic and operating conditions resume. 2023 Operational and Financial Highlights During 2023, we had the following notable achievements: • • • • • • • • Reported total net production of 1,054 MMcfe per day. Generated $723.2 million of operating cash flows. Turned to sales 24 gross (21.9 net) wells, which included our first two operated Marcellus wells. Total lease operating expenses, midstream costs and taxes other than income per Mcfe decreased 13%. Expanded common share repurchase program to $650 million and returned $148.9 million to shareholders through the repurchase of 1.5 million shares at a weighted average price of $101.53 per share. Reduced total debt by $27 million. Achieved MIQ certification for all Appalachian assets. Reported year-end estimated net proved reserves of 4.2 Tcfe. Business and Industry Outlook The Company's primary focus going into 2024 is its continued attention on reducing cycle times and operating costs to improve margins and ultimately support our expected free cash flow generation. We are committed to an emphasis on sustainability and we will continue to prioritize safety, environmental stewardship, and maintaining strong relationships with the communities in which we operate. Throughout the year, we plan to maintain capital discipline, prioritizing free cash flow generation and preserving our strong financial position, while returning capital to shareholders and increasing our resource depth through incremental leasehold opportunities. 41 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements In 2023, natural gas prices continued to be volatile as spot prices ranged from $1.74 to $3.78 per MMBtu. Henry Hub averaged $2.53 per MMBtu in 2023 vs $6.44 per MMBtu in 2022. As we look into 2024, we expect continued volatility in natural gas prices. To mitigate our exposure to commodity market volatility and to help provide a level of certainty around our financial strength, we have entered into a combination of natural gas swaps and collars, representing approximately 54% of our expected 2024 production, at an average floor price of $3.70 per Mcf. Our 2024 capital expenditure program is expected to be in a range of $380 million to $420 million. With the weakening in commodity prices, we could begin to see additional deflationary pressures during 2024 as well as less frequent supply chain constraints. 42 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Results of Operations Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 We reported net income of $1.5 billion for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to a net income of 494.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The material changes that lead to the increase in net income are further discussed by category on the following pages. Some totals and changes throughout the below section may not sum or recalculate due to rounding. Natural Gas, Oil and Condensate and NGL Production and Pricing (sales totals in thousands) Natural gas (MMcf/day) Utica & Marcellus production volumes SCOOP production volumes Total production volumes Total sales Average price without the impact of derivatives ($/Mcf) Impact from settled derivatives ($/Mcf) Average price, including settled derivatives ($/Mcf) Oil and condensate (MBbl/day) Utica & Marcellus production volumes SCOOP production volumes Total production volumes Total sales Average price without the impact of derivatives ($/Bbl) Impact from settled derivatives ($/Bbl) Average price, including settled derivatives ($/Bbl) NGL (MBbl/day) Utica & Marcellus production volumes SCOOP production volumes Total production volumes Total sales Average price without the impact of derivatives ($/Bbl) Impact from settled derivatives ($/Bbl) Average price, including settled derivatives ($/Bbl) Total (MMcfe/day) Utica & Marcellus production volumes SCOOP production volumes Total production volumes Total sales Average price without the impact of derivatives ($/Mcfe) Impact from settled derivatives ($/Mcfe) Average price, including settled derivatives ($/Mcfe) 43 Successor Year Ended December 31, 2023 Year Ended December 31, 2022 766 194 960 831,812 $ 2.37 $ 0.42 $ 2.79 $ 1 3 4 99,854 $ 73.27 $ (2.53) $ 70.74 $ 2 10 12 119,717 $ 27.29 $ 2.07 $ 29.36 $ 784 270 1,054 1,051,383 $ 2.73 $ 0.40 $ 3.13 $ 674 209 883 1,998,452 6.20 (3.11) 3.09 1 4 4 147,444 91.58 (24.32) 67.26 2 10 12 184,963 41.26 (2.80) 38.46 693 290 983 2,330,859 6.49 (2.94) 3.55 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Natural gas Oil and condensate NGL Total natural gas, oil and condensate and NGL sales Successor Year Ended December 31, 2023 Year Ended December 31, 2022 % Change $ $ 831,812 $ 99,854 119,717 1,051,383 $ 1,998,452 147,444 184,963 2,330,859 (58) % (32) % (35) % (55) % The decrease in natural gas sales without the impact of derivatives when comparing the year ended December 31, 2023, to the year ended December 31, 2022, was due to a 62% decrease in realized natural gas prices, partially offset by a 9% increase in sales volumes. The realized price change was primarily driven by the decrease in the average Henry Hub gas index from $6.64 per Mcf in the year ended December 31, 2022, to $2.74 per Mcf during the year ended December 31, 2023. The 9% increase in natural gas production was due to our 2022 and 2023 development programs in the Utica/Marcellus partially offset by natural declines and limited activity in the SCOOP. The decrease in oil and condensate sales without the impact of derivatives when comparing the year ended December 31, 2023, to the year ended December 31, 2022, was due to a 20% decrease in realized oil prices and a 15% decrease in sales volumes. The realized price change was primarily driven by the decrease in the average WTI crude index from $94.23 per barrel in the year ended December 31, 2022, to $77.62 per barrel during the year ended December 31, 2023. The 15% decrease in oil and condensate production was due to natural declines and limited activity in the SCOOP. The decrease in NGL sales without the impact of derivatives when comparing the year ended December 31, 2023, to the year ended December 31, 2022, was due to a 34% decrease in realized prices, partially offset by a 2% decrease in NGL sales volumes. The realized price change was primarily driven by the decrease in the average Mont Belvieu NGL index from $45.39 per barrel in the year ended December 31, 2022, to $30.07 per barrel during the year ended December 31, 2023. The NGL production remained consistent when comparing the year ended December 31, 2023 to the year ended December 31, 2022. 44 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Natural Gas, Oil and NGL Derivatives (in thousands) The total natural gas, oil and NGL volumes hedged for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, represented approximately 95% and 86%, respectively, of our total sales volumes for the applicable year. Natural gas derivatives - fair value gains Natural gas derivatives - settlement gains (losses) Total gains (losses) on natural gas derivatives Oil and condensate derivatives - fair value gains Oil and condensate derivatives - settlement losses Total gains (losses) on oil and condensate derivatives NGL derivatives - fair value (losses) gains NGL derivatives - settlement gains (losses) Total gains on NGL derivatives Successor Year Ended December 31, 2023 Year Ended December 31, 2022 $ 584,563 $ 146,381 730,944 32,797 (1,002,098) (969,301) 5,971 (3,272) 2,699 (2,414) 9,090 6,676 6,618 (39,163) (32,545) 14,648 (12,549) 2,099 Total gains (losses) on natural gas, oil and NGL derivatives $ 740,319 $ (999,747) We recognize fair value changes on our natural gas, oil and NGL derivative instruments in each reporting period. The changes in fair value resulted from new positions and settlements that occurred during each period, as well as the relationship between contract prices and the associated forward curves. The significant change in the total gain (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, was primarily the result of a significant decrease in futures pricing for oil, natural gas, and NGLs. The fair value gains of our hedging program totaled $588.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $54.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. Settlement gains (losses) in the table above represent realized cash gains or losses to the instruments described in Note 13 of our consolidated financial statements. Our hedging program generated cash receipts of $152.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to cash settlements of $1,053.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. Lease Operating Expenses (in thousands, except per unit) Lease operating expenses Utica & Marcellus SCOOP Total lease operating expenses Lease operating expenses per Mcfe Utica & Marcellus SCOOP Total lease operating expenses per Mcfe Successor Year Ended December 31, 2023 Year Ended December 31, 2022 % Change $ $ $ $ 44,394 $ 24,254 68,648 $ 0.16 $ 0.25 0.18 $ 43,775 21,015 64,790 0.17 0.20 0.18 1 % 15 % 6 % (6) % 25 % — % The increase in total LOE for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, was primarily the result of a 7% increase in production. LOE per unit for the year ended December 31, 2023 was consistent with the year ended December 31, 2022. 45 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Taxes Other Than Income (in thousands, except per unit) Production taxes Property taxes Other Total taxes other than income Total taxes other than income per Mcfe Successor Year Ended December 31, 2023 Year Ended December 31, 2022 % Change $ $ $ 25,564 $ 6,160 1,993 33,717 $ 0.09 $ 48,145 7,146 4,847 60,139 0.17 (47) % (14) % (59) % (44) % (47) % The decrease in total and per unit taxes other than income for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, was primarily related to a decrease in production taxes resulting from the decrease in our natural gas, oil and NGL revenues excluding the impact of hedges discussed above. Transportation, Gathering, Processing and Compression (in thousands, except per unit) Transportation, gathering, processing and compression Transportation, gathering, processing and compression per Mcfe Successor Year Ended December 31, 2023 Year Ended December 31, 2022 % Change $ $ 348,631 $ 0.91 $ 357,246 1.00 (2) % (9) % Transportation, gathering, processing and compression for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, decreased on a per unit basis primarily as a result of lower minimum volume commitments as a result of our 7% increase in production. Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (in thousands, except per unit) Depreciation, depletion and amortization of oil and gas properties Depreciation, depletion and amortization of other property and equipment Total depreciation, depletion and amortization Total depreciation, depletion and amortization per Mcfe Successor Year Ended December 31, 2023 Year Ended December 31, 2022 % Change $ $ $ 318,473 $ 1,242 319,715 $ 0.83 $ 266,449 1,312 267,761 0.74 20 % (5) % 19 % 12 % The increase in total and per unit depreciation, depletion and amortization of our oil and gas properties for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, was primarily the result of our drilling and development activities subsequent to 2022. 46 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements General and Administrative Expenses (in thousands, except per unit) General and administrative expenses, gross Reimbursed from third parties Capitalized general and administrative expenses General and administrative expenses, net General and administrative expenses, net per Mcfe Successor Year Ended December 31, 2023 Year Ended December 31, 2022 % Change $ $ $ 75,180 $ (13,770) (22,810) 38,600 $ 0.10 $ 68,495 (13,035) (20,156) 35,304 0.10 10 % 6 % 13 % 9 % — % The increase in total general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, was primarily driven by increases in employee headcount and compensation as well as legal expenses related to the continued administration of our Chapter 11 filing and settlement of a firm transportation agreement as noted in Note 19 of our consolidated financial statements. Restructuring Costs During the year ended December 31, 2023, Gulfport recognized $4.8 million in personnel-related restructuring expenses associated with changes in the organizational structure and leadership team resulting from the appointment of Gulfport's new CEO in January 2023. Of these expenses, $1.3 million resulted from accelerated vesting of share-based grants, which are non-cash charges. The organizational changes were completed in the second quarter of 2023 and there are no remaining employee termination liabilities associated with these changes. Interest Expense (in thousands, except per unit) Interest on 2026 Senior Notes Interest on Credit Facility Amortization of loan costs Capitalized interest Other Total interest expense Interest expense per Mcfe Successor Year Ended December 31, 2023 Year Ended December 31, 2022 % Change $ $ $ 44,000 $ 13,810 3,256 (4,147) 150 57,069 $ 0.15 $ 44,000 12,799 2,914 — 60 59,773 0.17 — % 8 % 12 % 100 % 150 % (5)% (12) % Interest expense on our Credit Facility increased 8% for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, as a result of increased interest rates resulting from the current inflationary environment. The Company also capitalized $4.1 million in interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2023, and did not capitalize interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2022. 47 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Other, net (in thousands) Other, net Successor Year Ended December 31, 2023 Year Ended December 31, 2022 % Change $ (27,982) $ (11,348) 147 % Other, net in the Company's consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2023, included $17.8 million receipt of funds related to the interim TC claim distribution and a $1 million administrative payment to Rover as part of the executed settlement that occurred in the first quarter of 2023. Additionally, in the fourth quarter of 2023, Gulfport received an additional $8.3 million distribution related to its TC claim. Gulfport does not expect to receive additional distributions from the liquidating trust for its TC claim. The distributions and settlement is more fully described in Note 19 of our consolidated financial statements. Other, net included a $5.0 million recoupment of previously placed collateral for certain firm transportation commitments during our Chapter 11 filing. Other, net in the Company's consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2022, included $11.5 million related to the initial TC claim distribution as discussed in Note 19 of our consolidated financial statements. Additionally, Other, net included a $5.1 million payment to settle certain gas imbalance positions and a $5.2 million receipt of funds from a litigation settlement. Income Taxes (in thousands) For the year ended December 31, 2023, we had an effective tax rate of (56)% and an income tax benefit of $525.2 million. The income tax benefit primarily related to the partial release of the valuation allowance maintained against our net deferred tax asset position. For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company's effective tax rate was 0% and we did not record any income tax expense, as a result of maintaining a full valuation allowance against our net deferred tax asset. See Note 11 of our consolidated financial statements for further discussion of our income tax benefit. Liquidity and Capital Resources Overview. We strive to maintain sufficient liquidity to ensure financial flexibility, withstand commodity price volatility, fund our development projects, operations and capital expenditures and return capital to shareholders. We utilize derivative contracts to reduce the financial impact of commodity price volatility and provide a level of certainty to the Company's cash flows. We generally fund our operations, planned capital expenditures and any share repurchases with cash flow from our operating activities, cash on hand, and borrowings under our Credit Facility. Additionally, we may access debt and equity markets and sell properties to enhance our liquidity. There is no guarantee that the debt or equity capital markets will be available to us on acceptable terms or at all. For the year ended December 31, 2023, our primary sources of capital resources and liquidity have consisted of internally generated cash flows from operations, and our primary uses of cash have been for development of our oil and natural gas properties, share repurchases and discretionary acreage acquisitions. We believe our annual free cash flow generation, borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility and cash on hand will provide sufficient liquidity to fund our operations, capital expenditures, interest expense and share repurchases during the next 12 months and the foreseeable future. To the extent actual operating results, realized commodity prices or uses of cash differ from our assumptions, our liquidity could be adversely affected. See Note 5 of our consolidated financial statements for further discussion of our debt obligations, including principal and carrying amounts of our senior notes. As of December 31, 2023, we had $1.9 million of cash and cash equivalents compared to $7.3 million as of December 31, 2022, and a net working capital of $52.4 million as of December 31, 2023, compared to a net working capital deficit of $391.1 million as of December 31, 2022. As of December 31, 2023, our net working capital includes no debt due in the next 12 months. Our total principal amount of funded debt as of December 31, 2023, was $668.0 million compared to $695.0 million as of December 31, 2022. See Note 5 of our consolidated financial statements for further discussion of our debt obligations, including principal and carrying amounts of our notes. 48 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements As of February 26, 2024, we had $7.1 million of cash and cash equivalents, $51.0 million borrowings under our Credit Facility, $63.8 million of letters of credit outstanding, and $550 million of outstanding 2026 Senior Notes. Debt. On October 14, 2021, we entered into the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and various lender parties. The Existing Credit Facility provides for an aggregate maximum principal amount of up to $1.5 billion. The credit agreement also provides for a $175.0 million sublimit of the aggregate commitments that is available for the issuance of letters of credit. On May 2, 2022, the Company completed its semi-annual borrowing base redetermination and entered into the Amendment to Borrowing Base Redetermination Agreement and First Amendment to our Credit Agreement, which amended the Existing Credit Facility. The amendment, among other things, (a) increased the borrowing base under the Credit Facility from $850 million to $1.0 billion with elected commitments remaining at $700 million, (b) amended certain covenants related to hedging to ease certain requirements and limitations and (c) amended the covenants governing restricted payments to (i) increase the Net Leverage Ratio allowing unlimited restricted payments from 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.25 to 1.00 and (ii) permit additional restricted payments to redeem preferred equity until December 31, 2022 provided certain leverage, no event of default or borrowing base deficiency and availability tests are met and (d) provided for the transition from a LIBOR to a SOFR benchmark, with a 10 basis point credit spread adjustment for all tenors. On October 31, 2022, the Company completed its semi-annual borrowing base redetermination and entered into the Borrowing Base Reaffirmation Agreement and Second Amendment to our Credit Agreement, which amended the Existing Credit Facility. The amendment, among other things, reconfirmed the borrowing base under the Credit Facility at $1.0 billion and the elected commitments at $700 million. On May 1, 2023, the Company entered into that certain Joinder, Commitment Increase and Borrowing Base Redetermination Agreement, and Third Amendment to Credit Agreement (the “Third Amendment”) which amended the Company’s Existing Credit Facility (as amended, the “Credit Facility”). The Third Amendment, among other things, (a) increased the aggregate elected commitment amounts under the Credit Facility from $700 million to $900 million, (b) increased the borrowing base under the Credit Facility from $1 billion to $1.1 billion, (c) increased the excess cash threshold under the Credit Facility from $45 million to $75 million, and (d) extended the maturity date under the Credit Facility from October 14, 2025 to the earlier of (i) May 1, 2027 and (ii) the 91st day prior to the maturity date of the 2026 Senior Notes or any other permitted senior notes or any permitted refinancing debt under the Credit Facility having an aggregate outstanding principal amount equal to or exceeding $100 million; provided that such notes have not be refinanced, redeemed or repaid in full on or prior to such 91st day. On October 27, 2023, Gulfport completed its semi-annual borrowing base redetermination during which the borrowing base was reaffirmed at $1.1 billion with elected commitments remaining at $900 million. Additionally, on the Emergence Date, pursuant to the terms of the Plan, we issued our 2026 Senior Notes. The 2026 Senior Notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by each of the Company's subsidiaries that guarantee the Credit Facility. We may continue to use a combination of cash, borrowings and issuances of our Common Stock or other securities to retire our outstanding debt and Preferred Stock through privately negotiated transactions, open market repurchases, redemptions, tender offers or otherwise, but we are under no obligation to do so. See Note 5 of our consolidated financial statements for additional discussion of our outstanding debt. Preferred Stock Dividends. As discussed in Note 6 of our consolidated financial statements, holders of Preferred Stock are entitled to receive cumulative quarterly dividends at a rate of 10% per annum of the Liquidation Preference with respect to cash dividends and 15% per annum of the Liquidation Preference with respect to dividends paid in kind as additional shares of Preferred Stock (“PIK Dividends”). We currently have the option to pay either cash dividends or PIK dividends on a quarterly basis. During the year ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company paid $4.8 million and $5.4 million, respectively, of cash dividends to holders of our Preferred Stock. 49 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information. The 2026 Senior Notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by all existing consolidated subsidiaries that guarantee our Credit Facility or certain other debt (the “Guarantors”). The 2026 Senior Notes are not guaranteed by Grizzly Holdings or Mule Sky, LLC (the “Non-Guarantors”). The Guarantors are 100% owned by the Parent, and the guarantees are full, unconditional, joint and several. There are no significant restrictions on the ability of the Parent or the Guarantors to obtain funds from each other in the form of a dividend or loan. The guarantees rank equally in the right of payment with all of the senior indebtedness of the subsidiary guarantors and senior in the right of payment to any future subordinated indebtedness of the subsidiary guarantors. The 2026 Senior Notes and the guarantees are effectively subordinated to all of our and the subsidiary guarantors' secured indebtedness (including all borrowings and other obligations under our amended and restated credit agreement) to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such indebtedness, and structurally subordinated to all indebtedness and other liabilities of any of our subsidiaries that do not guarantee the 2026 Senior Notes. SEC Regulation S-X Rule 13-01 requires the presentation of "Summarized Financial Information" to replace the "Condensed Consolidating Financial Information" required under Rule 3-10. Rule 13-01 allows the omission of Summarized Financial Information if assets, liabilities and results of operations of the Guarantors are not materially different than the corresponding amounts presented in our consolidated financial statements. The Parent and Guarantor subsidiaries comprise our material operations. Therefore, we concluded that the presentation of the Summarized Financial Information is not required as our Summarized Financial Information of the Guarantors is not materially different from our consolidated financial statements. Derivatives and Hedging Activities. Our results of operations and cash flows are impacted by changes in market prices for natural gas, oil and NGL. To mitigate a portion of the exposure to adverse market changes, we have entered into various derivative instruments. Our natural gas, oil and NGL derivative activities, when combined with our sales of natural gas, oil and NGL, allow us to predict with greater certainty the total revenue we will receive. See Item 7A Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk for further discussion on the impact of commodity price risk on our financial position. Additionally, see Note 13 of our consolidated financial statements for further discussion of derivatives and hedging activities. Subsequent to December 31, 2023 and as of February 26, 2024, we entered into the following natural gas, oil, and NGL derivative contracts: Period Type of Derivative Instrument Index Natural Gas 2024 2024 2025 2025 NGL 2025 Swaps Basis Swaps Basis Swaps Costless Collars NYMEX Henry Hub TETCO M2 TETCO M2 NYMEX Henry Hub Swaps Mont Belvieu C3 Daily Volume (MMBtu/d) 40,219 18,306 100,000 30,000 1,000 (Bbl/d) Weighted Average Price ($/MMBtu) $2.66 $(0.90) $(0.99) $3.25 / $4.03 ($/Bbl) $30.14 50 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Contractual and Commercial Obligations. The following table sets forth our contractual and commercial obligations at December 31, 2023 (in thousands): Contractual Obligations Total 2024 2025-2026 2027-2028 2029 and Thereafter Payment due by period (1) : Long-term debt Principal Interest Firm transportation and gathering contracts Other operational commitments Operating lease liabilities (3) (4) (2) Total contractual cash obligations (5) $ $ 668,000 $ 108,167 1,364,389 28,938 14,298 2,183,792 $ — $ 44,000 219,367 28,938 12,958 305,263 $ 550,000 $ 64,167 271,985 — 1,330 887,482 $ 118,000 $ — 273,006 — 10 391,016 $ — — 600,031 — — 600,031 _____________________ (1) The maturities of our debt obligations and associated interest reflect their original expiration dates and do not reflect any acceleration due to any events of default pertaining to these obligations. See Note 5 of our consolidated financial statements for a description of our long-term debt. (2) See Note 18 of our consolidated financial statements for further discussion of our firm transportation and gathering commitments. (3) See Note 18 of our consolidated financial statements for a description of our other operational commitments. (4) See Note 10 of our consolidated financial statements for a description of our operating lease liabilities. (5) This table does not include derivative liabilities or the estimated discounted cost for future abandonment of oil and natural gas properties. See Notes 13 and 4 of our consolidated financial statements, respectively. Off-balance Sheet Arrangements. We may enter into off-balance sheet arrangements and transactions that can give rise to material off-balance sheet obligations. As of December 31, 2023, our material off-balance sheet arrangements and transactions include $63.8 million in letters of credit outstanding against our Credit Facility and $43.3 million in surety bonds issued. Both the letters of credit and surety bonds are being used as financial assurance, primarily for certain firm transportation agreements. Additionally, the Company entered into various contractual commitments to purchase inventory and other material to be used in future activities. The Company's commitment to purchase these materials spans 2024, with approximately $28.9 million remaining. There are no other transactions, arrangements or other relationships with unconsolidated entities or other persons that are reasonably likely to materially affect our liquidity or availability of our capital resources. See Note 18 of our consolidated financial statements for further discussion of the various financial guarantees we have issued. Capital Expenditures. Our capital expenditures have historically been related to the execution of our drilling and completion activities in addition to certain lease acquisition activities. Our capital investment strategy is focused on prudently developing our existing properties to generate sustainable cash flow considering current and forecasted commodity prices. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company's incurred capital expenditures totaled $491.5 million, of which $388.6 million related to drilling and completion activities, $54.8 million related to maintenance leasehold and land investment and $48.0 million related to discretionary acreage acquisitions. Our drilling and completion capital expenditures for 2024 are currently estimated to be in the range of $330 million to $360 million. Also, we currently expect to spend approximately $50 million to $60 million in 2024 for maintenance leasehold and land investment, which is focused on near-term drilling programs and facilitating increases in our working interests and lateral footage in units we plan to drill in 2024 and 2025. We expect this capital program to result in approximately 1,045 to 1,080 MMcfe per day of production in 2024. Additionally, we are pursuing accretive acreage opportunities that expand our resource depth and provide additional optionality to our near term development plans and intend to allocate approximately $40 million for discretionary acreage acquisitions. Commodity Price Risk. The volatility of the energy markets makes it extremely difficult to predict future oil and natural gas price movements with any certainty. During 2023, WTI prices ranged from $66.61 to $93.67 per barrel and the Henry Hub spot market price of natural gas ranged from $1.74 to $3.78 per MMBtu. During 2022, WTI prices ranged from $71.05 to $123.64 per barrel and the Henry Hub spot market price of natural gas ranged from $3.46 to $9.85 per MMBtu. If the prices of oil and natural gas decline further, our operations, financial condition and level of expenditures for the development of our oil and natural gas reserves may be materially and adversely affected. In addition, lower oil and natural gas prices may reduce the amount of oil and natural gas that we can produce economically. This may result in our having to make substantial downward adjustments to our estimated proved reserves. If this occurs or if our production estimates change or our exploration or 51 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements development activities are curtailed, full cost accounting rules may require us to write-down, as a non-cash charge to earnings, the carrying value of our oil and natural gas properties. Reductions in commodity prices and/or our reserves could also negatively impact the borrowing base under our revolving credit facility, which could limit our liquidity and ability to fund development activities. See Item 7A. "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk" for further information regarding our open derivative instruments at December 31, 2023. Sources and Uses of Cash The following table presents the major changes in cash and cash equivalents for the year ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (in thousands): Net cash provided by operating activities Additions to oil and natural gas properties Debt activity, net Repurchases of Common Stock Preferred Stock dividends Other Net change in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Successor Year Ended December 31, 2023 Year Ended December 31, 2022 $ $ 723,181 $ (537,360) (27,000) (149,165) (4,840) (10,146) (5,330) 1,929 $ 739,077 (460,780) (19,000) (250,482) (5,444) 628 3,999 7,259 Net cash provided by operating activities. Net cash provided by operating activities was $723.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $739.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The decrease was primarily the result of a decrease in revenue due to a decline in commodity prices partially offset by an increase of cash receipts from settled derivative instruments. Additions to oil and natural gas properties. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we spud 20 gross (17.9 net) wells and commenced sales from 22 gross (20.2 net) wells in the Utica/Marcellus for a total cost of approximately $344.4 million and we spud 5 gross (3.2 net) and commenced sales from 2 gross (1.7 net) wells in the SCOOP for a total cost of approximately $37.3 million. Additionally, the Company incurred $54.8 million related to maintenance leasehold and land investment and $48.0 million related to discretionary acreage acquisitions. 52 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Drilling and completion costs discussed above reflect incurred costs while drilling and completion costs presented in the table below reflect cash payments for drilling and completions. Incurred capital expenditures and cash capital expenditures may vary from period to period due to the cash payment cycle. Cash capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, were as follows (in thousands): Oil and Natural Gas Property Cash Expenditures: Drilling and completion costs Leasehold acquisitions Other Total oil and natural gas property expenditures Successor Year Ended December 31, 2023 Year Ended December 31, 2022 $ $ 413,258 $ 101,191 22,911 537,360 $ 410,281 32,708 17,791 460,780 Debt activity, net. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company had $971.0 million and $998.0 million in borrowings and repayments, respectively, on its Credit Facility. As of February 26, 2024, the Company had $51.0 million in borrowings outstanding on its Credit Facility. Repurchases of Common Stock. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company repurchased 1.5 million shares for approximately $148.9 million under the Repurchase Program at a weighted average price of $101.53 per share. For the same period in 2022, the Company repurchased 2.9 million shares for $250.8 million at a weighted average price of $86.47 per share. As of February 26, 2024, we repurchased 4.5 million shares for approximately $413.6 million under the Repurchase Program at a weighted average price of $92.41 per share. Preferred Stock Dividends. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company paid $4.8 million of cash dividends to holders of our Preferred Stock compared to $5.4 million in the year ended December 31, 2022. Other. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company paid other expenses of $10.1 million, as compared to other expenses of $0.6 million paid during the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase was primarily related to a $6.8 million increase in debt issuance costs as a result of the Third Amendment to the Credit Facility which increased the commitment and redetermined its borrowing base, as discussed in Note 5 of our consolidated financial statements. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States require us to make estimates and assumptions. The accounting estimates and assumptions we consider to be most significant to our financial statements are discussed below. Our management has discussed each critical accounting estimate with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors. Reorganization and Fresh Start Accounting. The Company applied FASB ASC Topic 852 - Reorganizations ("ASC 852") in preparing the consolidated financial statements, which specifies the accounting and financial reporting requirements for entities reorganizing through Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. These requirements included distinguishing transactions associated with the reorganization separate from activities related to the ongoing operations of the business. Accordingly, pre-petition liabilities that may be impacted by the Chapter 11 proceedings were classified as liabilities subject to compromise on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2020. Additionally, certain expenses, realized gains and losses and provisions for losses that were realized or incurred during the Chapter 11 Cases, including adjustments to the carrying value of certain indebtedness were recorded as reorganization items, net in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2020 and the Predecessor Period. Upon emergence from the Chapter 11 Cases, ASC 852 required us to allocate our reorganization value to our individual assets based on their estimated fair values, resulting in a new entity for financial reporting purposes. After the Effective Date, the accounting and reporting requirements of ASC 852 are no longer applicable and have no impact on the Successor periods. Refer to Note 2 and Note 3 of our consolidated financial statements for more information on the events of the bankruptcy proceedings as well as the accounting and reporting impacts of the reorganization. 53 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Oil and Natural Gas Properties. We use the full cost method of accounting for oil and natural gas operations. Accordingly, all costs, including non-productive costs and certain general and administrative costs directly associated with acquisition, exploration and development of oil and natural gas properties, are capitalized. Under the full cost method, capitalized costs are amortized on a composite unit-of-production method based on proved oil and natural gas reserves. If we maintain the same level of production year over year, the depreciation, depletion and amortization expense may be significantly different if our estimate of remaining reserves or future development costs changes significantly. We review the carrying value of our oil and natural gas properties under the full cost method of accounting prescribed by the SEC on a quarterly basis. This quarterly review is referred to as a ceiling test. Two primary factors impacting this test are reserve estimates and the unweighted arithmetic average of the prices on the first day of each month within the 12-month period ended December 31, 2023. Downward revisions to estimates of oil and natural gas reserves and/or unfavorable prices can have a material impact on the present value of estimated future net revenues. Any excess of the net book value, less deferred income taxes, is generally written off as an expense. The Company did not record an impairment of its oil and natural gas properties for the year ended December 31, 2023 or December 31, 2022. See Oil and Natural Gas Properties in Note 1 of our consolidated financial statements for further information on the full cost method of accounting. Oil, Natural Gas and NGL Reserves. Estimates of oil and natural gas reserves and their values, future production rates, future development costs and commodity pricing differentials are the most significant of our estimates. The accuracy of any reserve estimate is a function of the quality of data available and of engineering and geological interpretation and judgment. In addition, estimates of reserves may be revised based on actual production, results of subsequent exploration and development activities, recent commodity prices, operating costs and other factors. These revisions could materially affect our financial statements. The volatility of commodity prices results in increased uncertainty inherent in these estimates and assumptions. Changes in natural gas, oil or NGL prices could result in actual results differing significantly from our estimates. See Note 20 of our consolidated financial statements for further information. Income Taxes. We use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes, under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences of (1) temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of existing assets and liabilities and (2) operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are based on enacted tax rates applicable to the future period when those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income during the period the rate change is enacted. Deferred tax assets are recognized in the year in which realization becomes determinable. At each reporting period, the Company weighs all available positive and negative evidence to determine whether its deferred tax assets are more likely than not to be realized. A valuation allowance for deferred tax assets, including net operating losses, is recognized when it is more likely than not that some or all of the benefit from the deferred tax assets will not be realized. To assess that likelihood, the Company uses estimates and judgment regarding future taxable income and considers the tax laws in the jurisdiction where such taxable income is generated, to determine whether a valuation allowance is required. Such evidence can include current financial position, results of operations, both actual and forecasted, the reversal of deferred tax liabilities and tax planning strategies as well as the current and forecasted business economics of the oil and gas industry. Based upon the Company’s analysis, the Company currently believes that it is more likely than not that a portion of the Company's federal and state deferred tax assets will be utilized. Revenue Recognition. We derive almost all of our revenue from the sale of natural gas, crude oil and NGL produced from our oil and natural gas properties. Revenue is recorded in the month the product is delivered to the purchaser. We receive payment on substantially all of these sales from one to three months after delivery. At the end of each month, we estimate the amount of production delivered to purchasers that month and the price we will receive. Variances between our estimated revenue and the actual amounts for product sales is recorded in the month that payment is received from the purchaser. Historically, our actual payments received have not significantly deviated from our accruals. Derivative Instruments. We seek to reduce our exposure to unfavorable changes in natural gas, oil and NGL prices, which are subject to significant and often volatile fluctuation, by entering into over-the-counter fixed price swaps, basis swaps, costless collars and various types of option contracts. All derivative instruments are recognized as assets or liabilities in the balance sheet, measured at fair value. We estimate the fair value of all derivative instruments using industry-standard models 54 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements that considered various assumptions including current market and contractual prices for the underlying instruments, implied volatility, time value, nonperformance risk, as well as other relevant economic measures. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation. Our current commodity derivative instruments are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes. Accordingly, the changes in fair value are recognized in the consolidated statements of operations in the period of change. Gains and losses on derivatives are included in cash flows from operating activities. ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK Natural Gas, Oil and Natural Gas Liquids Derivative Instruments. Our results of operations and cash flows are impacted by changes in market prices for natural gas, oil and NGL. To mitigate a portion of our exposure to adverse price changes, we have entered into various derivative instruments. Our natural gas, oil and NGL derivative activities, when combined with our sales of natural gas, oil and NGL, allow us to predict with greater certainty the revenue we will receive. We believe our derivative instruments continue to be highly effective in achieving our risk management objectives. Our general strategy for protecting short-term cash flow and attempting to mitigate exposure to adverse natural gas, oil and NGL price changes is to hedge into strengthening natural gas, oil and NGL futures markets when prices reach levels that management believes provide reasonable rates of return on our invested capital. Information we consider in forming an opinion about future prices includes general economic conditions, industrial output levels and expectations, producer breakeven cost structures, liquefied natural gas trends, oil and natural gas storage inventory levels, industry decline rates for base production and weather trends. Executive management is involved in all risk management activities and the Board of Directors reviews our derivative program at its quarterly board meetings. We use derivative instruments to achieve our risk management objectives, including swaps, options and costless collars. All of these are described in more detail below. We typically use swaps for a large portion of the oil and natural gas price risk we hedge. We have also sold calls in the past to take advantage of premiums associated with market price volatility. We determine the notional volume potentially subject to derivative contracts by reviewing our overall estimated future production levels, which are derived from extensive examination of existing producing reserve estimates and estimates of estimated production from new drilling. Production forecasts are updated at least monthly and adjusted if necessary to actual results and activity levels. We do not enter into derivative contracts for volumes in excess of our share of forecasted production, and if production estimates were lowered for future periods and derivative instruments are already executed for some volume above the new production forecasts, the positions are typically reversed. The actual fixed prices on our derivative instruments is derived from the reference prices from third-party indices such as NYMEX. All of our commodity derivative instruments are net settled based on the difference between the fixed price as stated in the contract and the floating-price, resulting in a net amount due to or from the counterparty. We review our derivative positions continuously and if future market conditions change and prices are at levels we believe could jeopardize the effectiveness of a position, we will mitigate this risk by either negotiating a cash settlement with our counterparty, restructuring the position or entering a new trade that effectively reverses the current position. The factors we consider in closing or restructuring a position before the settlement date are identical to those we review when deciding to enter the original derivative position. We have determined the fair value of our derivative instruments utilizing established index prices, volatility curves, discount factors and option pricing models. These estimates are compared to counterparty valuations for reasonableness. Derivative transactions are also subject to the risk that counterparties will be unable to meet their obligations. This non-performance risk is considered in the valuation of our derivative instruments, but to date has not had a material impact on the values of our derivatives. The values we report in our financial statements are as of a point in time and subsequently change as these estimates are revised to reflect actual results, changes in market conditions and other factors. See Note 16 of our consolidated financial statements for further discussion of the fair value measurements associated with our derivatives. As of December 31, 2023, our natural gas, oil, and NGL derivative instruments consisted of the following types of instruments: • Swaps: We receive a fixed price and pay a floating market price to the counterparty for the hedged commodity. In exchange for higher fixed prices on certain of our swap trades, we may sell call options. 55 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements • • • Basis Swaps: These instruments are arrangements that guarantee a fixed price differential to NYMEX from a specified delivery point. We receive the fixed price differential and pay the floating market price differential to the counterparty for the hedged commodity. Costless Collars: Each two-way price collar has a set floor and ceiling price for the hedged production. If the applicable monthly price indices are outside of the ranges set by the floor and ceiling prices in the various collars, the Company will cash-settle the difference with the counterparty. Call Options: We sell, and occasionally buy, call options in exchange for a premium. At the time of settlement, if the market price exceeds the fixed price of the call option, we pay the counterparty the excess on sold call options, and we would receive the excess on bought call options. If the market price settles below the fixed price of the call option, no payment is due from either party. Our hedge arrangements may expose us to risk of financial loss in certain circumstances, including instances where production is less than expected or commodity prices increase. At December 31, 2023, we had a net asset derivative position of $240.2 million, compared to a net liability derivative position of $347.9 million as of December 31, 2022. Utilizing actual derivative contractual volumes, a 10% increase in underlying commodity prices would have decreased our asset by approximately $88.3 million, while a 10% decrease in underlying commodity prices would have increased our asset by approximately $86.5 million. However, any realized derivative gain or loss would be substantially offset by a decrease or increase, respectively, in the actual sales value of production covered by the derivative instrument. For more information regarding the Company's commodity derivative transactions, refer to Note 13 of our consolidated financial statements. Counterparty Credit Risk. The Company routinely monitors and manages its exposure to counterparty risk related to derivative contracts by requiring specific minimum credit standards for all counterparties, actively monitoring counterparties public credit ratings, and avoiding concentration of credit exposure by transacting with multiple counterparties. The Company's commodity derivative contract counterparties are typically financial institutions with investment-grade credit ratings. The Company enters into International Swap Dealers Association Master Agreements ("ISDA") with each of its derivative counterparties prior to executing derivative contracts. The terms of the ISDA provide, among other things, the Company and the counterparties with rights of set-off upon the occurrence of defined acts of default by either the Company or counterparty to a derivative contract. Interest Rate Risk. Our Credit Facility is structured under floating rate terms, as advances under these facilities may be in the form of either base rate loans or term benchmark loans. As such, our interest expense is sensitive to fluctuations in the prime rates in the United States or, if the term benchmark rates are elected, the term benchmark rates. At December 31, 2023, we had $118.0 million in borrowings outstanding under our Credit Facility which bore interest at the weighted average rate of 8.15% for the year ended December 31, 2023. A 1% increase in the average interest rate would increase interest expense by approximately $1.2 million based on outstanding borrowings under our Credit Facility at December 31, 2023. As of December 31, 2023, we did not have any interest rate swaps to hedge our interest risks. 56 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID Number 248) Consolidated Balance Sheets Consolidated Statements of Operations Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 2. Chapter 11 Emergence 3. Fresh Start Accounting 4. Property and Equipment 5. Long-Term Debt 6. Mezzanine Equity 7. Equity 8. Stock-Based Compensation 9. Revenue From Contracts With Customers 10. Leases 11. Income Taxes 12. Earnings Per Share 13. Derivative Instruments 14. Restructuring Costs 15. Investments 16. Fair Value Measurements 17. Related Party Transactions 18. Commitments 19. Contingencies 20. Supplemental Information On Oil And Gas Exploration And Production Activities 21. Subsequent Events 57 Page 58 61 62 63 64 66 67 67 73 74 82 84 87 88 89 92 93 94 96 97 100 100 101 102 103 103 105 110 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Board of Directors and Stockholders Gulfport Energy Corporation Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Opinion on the financial statements We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Gulfport Energy Corporation (a Delaware corporation) and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 (Successor), the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), stockholders’ equity (deficit), and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 (Successor), the period from May 18, 2021 through December 31, 2021 (Successor) and the period from January 1, 2021 through May 17, 2021(Predecessor), and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 (Successor), and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 (Successor), the period from May 18, 2021 through December 31, 2021 (Successor) and the period from January 1, 2021 through May 17, 2021(Predecessor), in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023, based on criteria established in the 2013 Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”), and our report dated February 28, 2024 expressed an unqualified opinion. Emergence from bankruptcy As discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware entered an order confirming the plan for reorganization on April 28, 2021, and the Company emerged from bankruptcy on May 17, 2021. Accordingly, the accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with FASB Accounting Standards Codification 852, Reorganizations, for the Successor as a new entity with assets, liabilities and a capital structure having carrying amounts not comparable with prior periods, as described in Note 3. Basis for opinion These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. Critical audit matters The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate. Depletion, depreciation and amortization expense and impairment of oil and gas properties impacted by the Company’s estimation of proved reserves As described further in Note 1 and Note 4 to the financial statements, the Company uses the full cost method of accounting for oil and gas operations. This accounting method requires management to make estimates of proved reserves and related future net cash flows to compute and record depletion, depreciation and amortization, as well as to assess potential impairment of oil 58 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements and gas properties (the full cost ceiling test). To estimate the volume of proved oil and gas reserve quantities, management makes significant estimates and assumptions including forecasting the production decline rate of producing properties and forecasting the timing and volume of production associated with the Company’s development plan for proved undeveloped properties. In addition, the estimation of proved reserves is also impacted by management’s judgments and estimates regarding the financial performance of wells associated with those proved reserves to determine if wells are expected to be economical under the appropriate pricing assumptions that are required in the estimation of depletion, depreciation and amortization expense and assessment of potential impairment. We identified the estimation of proved reserves as it relates to the recognition of depletion, depreciation and amortization expense and the assessment of potential impairment as a critical audit matter. The principal consideration for our determination that the estimation of proved reserves is a critical audit matter is that relatively minor changes in certain inputs and assumptions that are necessary to estimate the volume and future cash flows of the Company’s proved reserves could have a significant impact on the measurement of depletion, depreciation and amortization expense and the assessment of potential impairment. In turn, auditing those inputs and assumptions required subjective and complex auditor judgment. Our audit procedures related to the estimation of proved reserves included the following, among others: • • • Tested the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls relating to management’s estimation of proved reserves for the purpose of estimating depletion, depreciation and amortization expense and assessment of potential impairment for the Company’s oil and gas properties. Evaluated the independence, objectivity, and professional qualifications of the Company’s reserves specialist, made inquiries of those reservoir engineers regarding the process followed and judgments made to estimate the Company’s proved reserve volumes and read the report prepared by the Company’s reserve specialist. Evaluated sensitive inputs and assumptions used to determine proved reserve volumes and other cash flow inputs and assumptions that are derived from the Company’s accounting records, such as historical pricing differentials, operating costs, estimated future development costs, and ownership interest. We tested management’s process for determining the assumptions, including examining the underlying support, on a sample basis where applicable. Specifically, our audit procedures involved testing management’s assumptions as follows: ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Compared the estimated pricing differentials used in the reserve report to realized prices related to revenue transactions recorded in the current year; Tested the model used to estimate the operating costs at year end and compared to historical operating costs; Tested the model used to determine the future development costs and compared estimated future development costs used in the reserve report to amounts expended for recently drilled and completed wells, where applicable; Tested the working and net revenue interests used in the reserve report by inspecting land and division order records; Evaluated the Company’s evidence supporting the proved undeveloped properties reflected in the reserve report by examining historical conversion rates and support for the Company’s ability to fund and intent to develop the proved undeveloped properties; and Applied analytical procedures to the reserve report by comparing to historical actual results and to the prior year’s reserve report. Evaluation of the realizability of deferred tax assets As described further in Note 11 to the financial statements, the Company recorded a reduction in the valuation allowance associated with federal and state deferred tax assets of $699.7 million and $23.4 million, based on a change in judgment about the realizability of the Company’s deferred tax assets in future years. Management’s assessment of all available evidence, both positive and negative, supporting the realizability of the Company’s deferred tax assets, as required by applicable accounting standards, resulted in the recognition of a tax benefit for the portion of the Company’s deferred tax assets considered more likely than not to be realized. We identified the evaluation of the realizability of the deferred tax assets as a critical audit matter. The principal consideration for our determination that the realizability of the deferred tax assets is a critical audit matter is that changes in certain inputs and assumptions, which require a high degree of subjectivity, necessary to estimate the future taxable 59 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements income could have a significant impact on the measurement of the realizability of the deferred tax asset. In turn, auditing those inputs and assumptions required subjective and complex auditor judgment. Our audit procedures related to the realizability of deferred tax assets included the following, among others. • • • • • • Tested the design and operating effectiveness of key controls relating to the income tax provision which includes the periodic evaluation of the realizability of the deferred tax assets. Specifically, these controls related to the preparation and review of the tax provision, including the estimation of future taxable income required as part of the evaluation and measurement of the release of the valuation allowance. Evaluated management's assessment of and weighing of the positive and negative evidence utilized to conclude that a portion of the deferred tax assets were realizable. Evaluated the Company’s forecasts of future production volumes by comparing the forecast utilized to the SEC reserve report and evaluating any differences. Compared the estimated realized pricing used in the future taxable income forecast to quoted future market pricing for observable periods. Compared the net revenue interests used in the forecast of producing reserves and related future taxable income to the Company’s interim and year-end reserve reports. Evaluated the lease operating expense, taxes other than income, transportation, gathering, processing and compression expense, and general and administrative expense included in the estimates of future taxable income forecast by comparing to historical actuals. /s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP We have served as the Company's auditor since 2005. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma February 28, 2024 60 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements GULFPORT ENERGY CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands) Successor December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 $ 1,929 $ Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable—oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids sales Accounts receivable—joint interest and other Prepaid expenses and other current assets Short-term derivative instruments Total current assets Property and equipment: Oil and natural gas properties, full-cost method Proved oil and natural gas properties Unproved properties Other property and equipment Total property and equipment Less: accumulated depletion, depreciation and amortization Total property and equipment, net Other assets: Long-term derivative instruments Deferred tax asset Operating lease assets Other assets Total other assets Total assets Current liabilities: Liabilities, Mezzanine Equity and Stockholders’ Equity Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Short-term derivative instruments Current portion of operating lease liabilities Total current liabilities Non-current liabilities: Long-term derivative instruments Asset retirement obligation Non-current operating lease liabilities Long-term debt Total non-current liabilities Total liabilities Commitments and contingencies (Notes 18 and 19) Mezzanine equity: Preferred Stock - $0.0001 par value, 110.0 thousand shares authorized, 44.2 thousand issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023, and 52.3 thousand issued and outstanding at December 31, 2022 Stockholders’ equity: Common Stock - $0.0001 par value, 42.0 million shares authorized, 18.3 million issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023, and 19.1 million issued and outstanding at December 31, 2022 Additional paid-in capital Common Stock held in reserve, 62.0 thousand shares at December 31, 2023, and 62.0 thousand shares at December 31, 2022 Retained earnings Treasury stock, at cost - 0.0 thousand shares at December 31, 2023, and 3.9 thousand shares at December 31, 2022 Total stockholders’ equity Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and stockholders’ equity $ $ $ See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 61 122,479 22,221 16,951 233,226 396,806 2,904,519 204,233 9,165 3,117,917 (865,618) 2,252,299 47,566 525,156 14,299 31,487 618,508 3,267,613 $ 309,532 $ 21,963 12,959 344,454 18,602 29,941 1,340 667,382 717,265 1,061,719 7,259 278,404 21,478 7,621 87,508 402,270 2,418,666 178,472 6,363 2,603,501 (545,771) 2,057,730 26,525 — 26,713 21,241 74,479 2,534,479 437,384 343,522 12,414 793,320 118,404 33,171 14,299 694,155 860,029 1,653,349 44,214 52,295 2 315,726 (1,996) 1,847,948 — 2,161,680 3,267,613 $ 2 449,243 (1,996) 381,872 (286) 828,835 2,534,479 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements GULFPORT ENERGY CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands) REVENUES: Natural gas sales Oil and condensate sales Natural gas liquid sales Net gain (loss) on natural gas, oil and NGL derivatives Total revenues OPERATING EXPENSES: Lease operating expenses Taxes other than income Transportation, gathering, processing and compression Depreciation, depletion and amortization Impairment of oil and natural gas properties Impairment of other property and equipment General and administrative expenses Restructuring costs Accretion expense Total operating expenses INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME): Interest expense Loss on debt extinguishment Loss from equity method investments, net Reorganization items, net Other, net Total other expense INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES INCOME TAX BENEFIT: Current Deferred Total income tax benefit NET INCOME (LOSS) Dividends on Preferred Stock Participating securities - Preferred Stock NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE: Basic Diluted Weighted average common shares outstanding—Basic Weighted average common shares outstanding—Diluted Successor Year Ended December 31, 2023 Year Ended December 31, 2022 Period from May 18, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Predecessor Period from January 1, 2021 through May 17, 2021 $ $ $ $ 831,812 $ 99,854 119,717 740,319 1,791,702 1,998,452 $ 147,444 184,963 (999,747) 1,331,112 $ 906,096 81,347 105,141 (556,819) 535,765 68,648 33,717 348,631 319,715 — — 38,600 4,762 2,782 816,855 974,847 57,069 — — — (27,982) 29,087 945,760 — (525,156) (525,156) 1,470,916 (4,840) (212,360) 1,253,716 $ 67.24 $ 66.46 $ 18,645 18,902 64,790 60,139 357,246 267,761 — — 35,304 — 2,746 787,986 543,126 59,773 — — — (11,348) 48,425 494,701 — — — 494,701 (5,444) (76,401) 412,856 $ 20.45 $ 20.32 $ 20,185 20,347 32,172 30,243 212,013 160,913 117,813 — 34,465 2,858 1,214 591,691 (55,926) 40,853 3,040 — — 13,049 56,942 (112,868) (39) — (39) (112,829) (4,573) — (117,402) (5.71) (5.71) 20,545 20,545 $ $ $ 344,390 29,106 36,780 (137,239) 273,037 19,524 12,349 161,086 62,764 — 14,568 19,175 — 1,229 290,695 (17,658) 4,159 — 342 (266,898) 1,713 (260,684) 243,026 (7,968) — (7,968) 250,994 — — 250,994 1.56 1.56 160,834 160,834 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 62 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Net income (loss) Foreign currency translation adjustment Other comprehensive loss Comprehensive income (loss) GULFPORT ENERGY CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (In thousands) Successor Year Ended December 31, 2023 Year Ended December 31, 2022 Period from May 18, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Predecessor Period from January 1, 2021 through May 17, 2021 $ $ 1,470,916 $ — — 1,470,916 $ 494,701 $ — — 494,701 $ (112,829) — — (112,829) $ $ 250,994 2,570 2,570 253,564 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 63 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements GULFPORT ENERGY CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) (In thousands) Common Stock Common Stock Held in Reserve Shares Amount Shares Amount Treasury Stock Paid-in Capital Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Total Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) Balance at January 1, 2021 (Predecessor) Net income Other comprehensive income Stock compensation Shares repurchased Issuance of restricted stock Accumulated other comprehensive income extinguishment Cancellation of Predecessor equity Issuance of Common Stock Shares of Common Stock held in reserve Balance at May 17, 2021 (Predecessor) Balance at May 18, 2021 (Successor) Net loss Release of Common Stock held in reserve Conversion of Preferred Stock Dividends on Preferred Stock Stock compensation Balance at December 31, 2021 (Successor) Net income Conversion of Preferred Stock Stock compensation Repurchase of Common Stock under Repurchase Program Issuance of Common Stock held in reserve Issuance of restricted stock, net of shares withheld for income taxes Dividends on Preferred Stock Balance at December 31, 2022 (Successor) 160,762 $ — — — (96) 228 — (160,894) 21,525 — 21,525 $ 21,525 — — 12 — — 21,537 $ — 407 — (2,896) — 49 — 19,097 $ 1,607 — — — (1) 3 — (1,609) 2 — 2 2 — — — — — 2 — — — — — — — 2 — $ — — — — — — $ — — — — — — — — (1,679) (1,679) $ — — — (54,109) (54,109) $ (1,679) — 741 — — — (54,109) — 23,893 — — — — $ — — — — — — — — — — $ — — — — — — 4,213,752 $ — — 6,514 (7) (2) — (4,220,256) 693,773 — 693,774 $ 693,774 — — 171 (4,573) 3,149 (938) $ (30,216) $ — $ 692,521 $ — — — — — — — — 876 28,220 — — — — — — — — 5,601 8,670 (286) (250,482) — — — — (1,623) (5,444) (43,000) — 2,570 — — — 40,430 — — — — $ $ (4,472,859) $ 250,994 — — — — — 4,221,865 — — — $ — (112,829) — — — — (300,500) 250,994 2,570 6,514 (8) 1 40,430 — 693,775 (54,109) 639,667 639,667 (112,829) 23,893 171 (4,573) 3,149 $ (112,829) $ 549,478 494,701 — — — — — — 494,701 5,601 8,670 (250,768) 28,220 (1,623) (5,444) — — — — — — — — — — — — — — (62) $ (1,996) $ (286) $ 449,243 $ — $ 381,872 $ 828,835 64 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements GULFPORT ENERGY CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)–CONTINUED (In thousands) Common Stock Common Stock Held in Reserve Shares Amount Shares Amount Treasury Stock Paid-in Capital Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Total Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) Balance at January 1, 2023 (Successor) Net income Conversion of Preferred Stock Stock compensation Repurchase of Common Stock under Repurchase Program Issuance of Common Stock held in reserve Issuance of restricted stock, net of shares withheld for income taxes Dividends on Preferred Stock Balance at December 31, 2023 (Successor) 19,097 $ — 593 — (1,470) 68 — — 18,288 $ 2 — — — — — — — 2 (62) — — — — — — — $ (1,996) $ — — — (286) $ — — — 449,243 $ — 8,081 13,525 — — — — 286 (151,912) — — — — (3,207) (4) — — — — — — — — $ 381,872 $ 1,470,916 — — — — — (4,840) 828,835 1,470,916 8,081 13,525 (151,626) — (3,207) (4,844) (62) $ (1,996) $ — $ 315,726 $ — $ 1,847,948 $ 2,161,680 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 65 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements GULFPORT ENERGY CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In thousands) Cash flows from operating activities: Net income (loss) Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: $ 1,470,916 $ 494,701 $ (112,829) $ 250,994 Successor Year Ended December 31, 2023 Year Ended December 31, 2022 Period from May 18, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Predecessor Period from January 1, 2021 through May 17, 2021 Depletion, depreciation and amortization Impairment of oil and natural gas properties Impairment of other property and equipment Loss from equity investments Loss on debt extinguishment Net (gain) loss on derivative instruments Net cash receipts (payments) on settled derivative instruments Non-cash reorganization items, net Deferred income tax benefit Stock-based compensation expense Other, net Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net Net cash provided by operating activities Cash flows from investing activities: Additions to oil and natural gas properties Proceeds from sale of oil and natural gas properties Other, net Net cash used in investing activities Cash flows from financing activities: Principal payments on Credit Facility Borrowings on Credit Facility Debt issuance costs and loan commitment fees Borrowings on Exit Credit Facility Principal payments on Exit Credit Facility Principal payments on DIP Credit Facility Principal payments on Pre-Petition Revolving Credit Facility Borrowings on Pre-Petition Revolving Credit Facility Dividends on Preferred Stock Proceeds from issuance of Preferred Stock Repurchase of Common Stock under Repurchase Program Repurchase of Common Stock under Repurchase Program - related party Other, net Net cash used in financing activities Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 319,715 — — — — (740,319) 152,199 — (525,156) 9,480 7,645 28,701 723,181 (537,360) 2,659 (2,526) (537,227) (998,000) 971,000 (7,068) — — — — — (4,840) — (108,735) (40,430) (3,211) (191,284) (5,330) 7,259 1,929 $ 267,761 — — — — 999,747 (1,053,810) — — 5,723 5,528 19,427 739,077 (460,780) 3,360 (875) (458,295) (2,082,000) 2,063,000 (234) — — — — — (5,444) — (250,482) — (1,623) (276,783) 3,999 3,260 7,259 $ 160,913 117,813 — — 3,040 556,819 (322,857) — — 2,045 1,085 (113,044) 292,985 (207,113) 4,339 2,669 (200,105) (477,000) 641,000 (8,783) 406,277 (709,028) — — — (1,503) — — — — (149,037) (56,157) 59,417 3,260 $ 62,764 — 14,568 342 — 137,239 (3,361) (446,012) — 1,165 562 153,894 172,155 (102,330) 15 4,484 (97,831) — — (7,100) 302,751 — (157,500) (318,961) 26,050 — 50,000 — — (8) (104,768) (30,444) 89,861 59,417 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 66 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements GULFPORT ENERGY CORPORATION NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Description of Company Gulfport Energy Corporation is an independent natural gas-weighted exploration and production company focused on the exploration, acquisition and production of natural gas, crude oil and NGL in the United States with primary focus in the Appalachia and Anadarko basins. The Company's principal properties are located in eastern Ohio targeting the Utica and Marcellus and in central Oklahoma targeting the SCOOP Woodford and Springer formations. Gulfport filed for voluntary reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code on November 13, 2020, and subsequently operated as a debtor-in-possession, in accordance with applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code, until its emergence on May 17, 2021. The Company refers to the post-emergence reorganized organization in the condensed financial statements and footnotes as the "Successor" for periods subsequent to May 17, 2021, and the pre-emergence organization as "Predecessor" for periods on or prior to May 17, 2021. Basis of Presentation The consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report are prepared in accordance with GAAP. Voluntary Reorganization Under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code On the Petition Date, the Debtors filed voluntary petitions of relief under the Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. The Chapter 11 Cases were administered jointly under the caption In re Gulfport Energy Corporation, et al., Case No. 20-35562 (DRJ). The Bankruptcy Court confirmed the Plan and entered the confirmation order on April 28, 2021. The Debtors emerged from the Chapter 11 Cases on the Emergence Date. The Company's bankruptcy proceedings and related matters have been summarized below. During the pendency of the Chapter 11 Cases, the Company continued to operate its business in the ordinary course as debtors-in-possession in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code. The Bankruptcy Court granted the first day relief requested by the Company that was designed primarily to mitigate the impact of the Chapter 11 Cases on its operations, vendors, suppliers, customers and employees. As a result, the Company was able to conduct normal business activities and satisfy all associated obligations for the period following the Petition Date and was also authorized to pay mineral interest owner royalties, employee wages and benefits, and certain vendors and suppliers in the ordinary course for goods and services provided prior to the Petition Date. During the pendency of the Chapter 11 Cases, all transactions outside the ordinary course of business required the prior approval of the Bankruptcy Court. Subject to certain specific exceptions under the Bankruptcy Code, the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases automatically stayed all judicial or administrative actions against the Company and efforts by creditors to collect on or otherwise exercise rights or remedies with respect to pre-petition claims. Absent an order from the Bankruptcy Court, substantially all of the Debtors’ pre-petition liabilities were subject to compromise and discharge under the Bankruptcy Code. The automatic stay was lifted on the Emergence Date. The Company applied FASB ASC Topic 852 - Reorganizations ("ASC 852") in preparing the consolidated financial statements for the period ended May 17, 2021. ASC 852 specifies the accounting and financial reporting requirements for entities reorganizing through Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. These requirements include distinguishing transactions associated with the reorganization separate from activities related to the ongoing operations of the business. Additionally, certain expenses, realized gains and losses and provisions for losses that are realized or incurred during the Chapter 11 Cases are recorded as reorganization items, net. Refer to Note 3 for more information regarding reorganization items. In connection with the Company's emergence from bankruptcy and in accordance with ASC 852, the Company qualified for and applied fresh start accounting on the Emergence Date. See Note 3 for more information regarding the application of fresh start accounting. 67 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Risks and Uncertainties The Company's revenue, profitability and future growth are substantially dependent upon the prevailing and future prices for oil, gas and NGL, which are affected by many factors outside of Gulfport’s control, including changes in market supply and demand. Field-level prices received for Gulfport’s production have historically been volatile and may be subject to significant fluctuations in the future. The Company's derivative contracts serve to mitigate in part the effect of this price volatility on the Company's cash flows, and the Company has derivative contracts in place for a portion of its expected future natural gas, crude oil and NGL production. See Note 13 for further discussion of the Company's commodity derivative contracts. Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Gulfport Energy Operating Corporation, Grizzly Holdings Inc., Jaguar Resources LLC, Gator Marine, Inc., Gator Marine Ivanhoe, Inc., Westhawk Minerals LLC, Puma Resources, Inc., Gulfport Appalachia LLC, Gulfport Midstream Holdings, LLC, Gulfport MidCon, LLC and Mule Sky LLC. All intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. Segments The Company's assets and operations consist of one reportable segment. The Company has a single management team that administers all properties as a whole rather than by geographic operating area. Further, the Company measures financial performance as a single enterprise and not on an area-by-area basis. Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents for purposes of the consolidated financial statements. Accounts Receivable The Company sells oil and natural gas to various purchasers and participates in drilling, completion and operation of oil and natural gas wells with joint interest owners on properties the Company operates. The related receivables are classified as accounts receivable—oil and natural gas sales and accounts receivable—joint interest and other, respectively. Credit is extended based on evaluation of a customer’s payment history and, generally, collateral is not required. Accounts receivable are due within 30 days and are stated at amounts due from customers, net of an allowance for doubtful accounts when the Company believes collection is doubtful. Accounts outstanding longer than the contractual payment terms are considered past due. The Company determines its allowance by considering a number of factors, including the length of time accounts receivable are past due, the Company’s previous loss history, the customer’s current ability to pay its obligation to the Company, amounts which may be obtained by an offset against production proceeds due the customer and the condition of the general economy and the industry as a whole. No material allowance was deemed necessary at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. Oil and Gas Properties The Company uses the full cost method of accounting for oil and gas operations. Accordingly, all costs, including nonproductive costs and certain general and administrative costs directly associated with acquisition, exploration and development of oil and gas properties, are capitalized. Additionally, interest is capitalized on the cost of unproved oil and natural gas properties that are excluded from amortization for which exploration and development activities are in process or expected within the next 12 to 18 months. 68 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Under the full cost method of accounting, the Company is required to perform a ceiling test each quarter. The test determines a limit, or ceiling, on the book value of the proved oil and gas properties. Net capitalized costs are limited to the lower of unamortized cost net of deferred income taxes or the cost center ceiling. The cost center ceiling is defined as the sum of (a) estimated future net revenues, discounted at 10% per annum, from proved reserves, based on the 12-month unweighted average of the first-day-of-the- month price, adjusted for any contract provisions or financial derivatives, if any, that hedge the Company’s oil and natural gas revenue (only to the extent that the derivative instruments are treated as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes), and excluding the estimated abandonment costs for properties with asset retirement obligations recorded on the balance sheet, (b) the cost of unproved properties not being amortized, if any, and (c) the lower of cost or market value of unproved properties included in the cost being amortized, including related deferred taxes for differences between the book and tax basis of the oil and natural gas properties. If the net book value, including related deferred taxes, exceeds the ceiling, an impairment or noncash write-down is required. Ceiling test impairment can result in a significant loss for a particular period; however, future depletion expense would be reduced. A decline in oil and gas prices may result in an impairment of oil and gas properties. The Company recognized a ceiling test impairment of $117.8 million in the second quarter of 2021. There were no impairments recognized in 2022 or 2023. Such capitalized costs, including the estimated future development costs and site remediation costs of proved undeveloped properties, are depleted by an equivalent units- of-production method, converting barrels to gas at the ratio of one barrel of oil to six Mcf of gas. No gain or loss is recognized upon the disposal of oil and gas properties, unless such dispositions significantly alter the relationship between capitalized costs and proved oil and gas reserves. Oil and gas properties not subject to amortization consist of the cost of unproved leaseholds and totaled approximately $204.2 million and $178.5 million at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. These costs are reviewed quarterly by management for impairment. If impairment has occurred, the portion of cost in excess of the current value is transferred to the cost of oil and gas properties subject to amortization. Factors considered by management in its impairment assessment include drilling results by Gulfport and other operators, the terms of oil and gas leases not held by production, and available funds for exploration and development. The Company accounts for its abandonment and restoration liabilities by recording a liability equal to the fair value of the estimated cost to retire an asset. The asset retirement liability is recorded in the period in which the obligation meets the definition of a liability, which is generally when the asset is placed into service. When the liability is initially recorded, the Company increases the carrying amount of oil and natural gas properties by an amount equal to the original liability. The liability is accreted to its present value each period, and the capitalized cost is included in capitalized costs and depreciated consistent with depletion of reserves. Upon settlement of the liability or the sale of the well, the liability is reversed. These liability amounts may change because of changes in asset lives, estimated costs of abandonment or legal or statutory remediation requirements. Other Property and Equipment Other property and equipment is recorded at cost. The Company expenses maintenance and repairs in the period incurred. Depreciation of other property and equipment is provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the related assets, which range from 3 to 30 years. Net Income (Loss) per Common Share Basic net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing income attributable to Common Stock by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted net income (loss) per common share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if options or other contracts to issue Common Stock were exercised or converted into Common Stock. Potential common shares are not included if their effect would be anti-dilutive. Calculations of basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share are illustrated in Note 12. 69 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Income Taxes The amount of income taxes recorded by Gulfport requires interpretations of complex rules and regulations of various tax jurisdictions throughout the United States. Gulfport uses the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes, under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences of (1) temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of existing assets and liabilities and (2) operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are based on enacted tax rates applicable to the future period when those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income during the period the rate change is enacted. Deferred tax assets are recognized as income in the year in which realization becomes determinable. A valuation allowance is provided for deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company is subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax of multiple state jurisdictions. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local income tax examinations by tax authorities for years prior to 2020. As of December 31, 2023, the Company has no unrecognized tax benefits that would have a material impact on the effective rate. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to income tax matters as interest expense and general and administrative expenses, respectively. See Note 11 for further discussion of the Company's income taxes. Revenue Recognition The Company’s revenues are primarily derived from the sale of natural gas, oil and condensate and NGL. Sales of natural gas, oil and condensate and NGL are recognized in the period that the performance obligations are satisfied. The Company generally considers the delivery of each unit (MMBtu or Bbl) to be separately identifiable and represents a distinct performance obligation that is satisfied at a point-in-time once control of the product has been transferred to the customer. The Company considers a variety of facts and circumstances in assessing the point of control transfer, including but not limited to (i) whether the purchaser can direct the use of the product, (ii) the transfer of significant risks, (iii) the Company’s right to payment and (iv) transfer of legal title. Gathering, processing and compression fees attributable to gas processing, as well as any transportation fees, including firm transportation fees, incurred to deliver the product to the purchaser, are presented as transportation, gathering, processing and compression in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Revenue is measured based on consideration specified in the contract with the customer, and excludes any amounts collected on behalf of third parties. These contracts typically include variable consideration that is based on pricing tied to market indices and volumes delivered in the current month. As such, this market pricing may be constrained (i.e., not estimable) at the inception of the contract but will be recognized based on the applicable market pricing, which will be known upon transfer of the goods to the customer. The payment date is usually within 30 days of the end of the calendar month in which the commodity is delivered. The recognition of gains or losses on derivative instruments is outside the scope of ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers and is not considered revenue from contracts with customers subject to ASC 606. The Company may use financial or physical contracts accounted for as derivatives as economic hedges to manage price risk associated with normal sales, or in limited cases may use them for contracts the Company intends to physically settle but do not meet all of the criteria to be treated as normal sales. The Company has elected to exclude from the measurement of the transaction price all taxes assessed by governmental authorities that are both imposed on and concurrent with a specific revenue-producing transaction and collected by the Company from a customer, such as sales tax, use tax, value-added tax and similar taxes. See Note 9 for additional discussion of revenue from contracts with customers. Accounting for Stock-based Compensation Share-based payments to employees and members of its Board of Directors, including grants of restricted stock units and performance vesting restricted stock units, are recognized as equity at the fair value on the date of grant and to be expensed over the applicable vesting period. The vesting periods for restricted shares generally range between one to four years with annual vesting installments. The Company does not recognize expense based on an estimate of forfeitures, but rather recognizes the impact of forfeitures only as they occur. 70 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Derivative Instruments The Company utilizes commodity derivatives to manage the price risk associated with forecasted sale of its natural gas, crude oil and NGL production. All derivative instruments are recognized as assets or liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets, measured at fair value. The Company does not apply hedge accounting to derivative instruments. Accordingly, the changes in fair value are recognized in the consolidated statements of operations in the period of change. Gains and losses on derivatives are included in cash flows from operating activities. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. Significant estimates with regard to these financial statements include the estimate of proved oil and gas reserve quantities and the related present value of estimated future net cash flows there from, the amount and timing of asset retirement obligations, the realization of deferred tax assets, the fair value determination of acquired assets and liabilities and the realization of future net operating loss carryforwards available as reductions of income tax expense. The estimate of the Company’s oil and gas reserves is used to compute depletion, depreciation, amortization and impairment of oil and gas properties. Although management believes these estimates are reasonable, actual results could differ from these estimates. Reclassification Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period financial statements and related disclosures to conform to current period presentation. These reclassifications have no impact on previous reported total assets, total liabilities, net income (loss) or total operating cash flows. Supplemental cash flow and non-cash information (in thousands) Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid for reorganization items, net Interest payments, net of amounts capitalized Income tax receipts Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net: Accounts receivable - oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids sales Accounts receivable - joint interest and other Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Prepaid expenses Other assets Total changes in operating assets and liabilities, net Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions: Capitalized stock-based compensation Asset retirement obligation capitalized Asset retirement obligation removed due to divestiture and settlements Asset retirement obligation revisions Release of Common Stock held in reserve Foreign currency translation gain on equity method investments 71 Successor Year Ended December 31, 2023 Year Ended December 31, 2022 Period from May 18, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Predecessor Period from January 1, 2021 through May 17, 2021 $ — $ — $ 57,967 — 57,685 — $ $ 155,925 (743) (126,329) (215) 63 28,701 $ 4,046 $ 588 (1,267) (5,077) — — (45,550) (1,095) 59,879 4,863 1,330 19,427 $ 2,948 $ 2,169 (7) 2,072 28,220 — $ $ $ 85,706 33,295 (9,381) (52,143) (5,178) (72,912) 13,559 3,630 (113,044) 1,101 7,964 — 7,762 23,893 — 87,199 7,272 — (60,832) (3,005) 79,193 135,471 3,067 153,894 930 546 — — — 2,570 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands): Revenue payable and suspense Accounts payable Accrued capital expenditures Accrued transportation, gathering, processing, and compression Accrued contract rejection damages and shares held in reserve Other accrued liabilities Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities Other, net December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Successor 148,598 $ 43,517 38,322 32,849 1,996 44,250 309,532 $ 222,991 37,807 36,464 56,138 40,996 42,988 437,384 $ $ Other, net in the Company's consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2023, included a $17.8 million receipt of funds related to the interim TC claim distribution and a $1 million administrative payment to Rover as part of the executed settlement that occurred in the first quarter of 2023. Additionally, in the fourth quarter of 2023, Gulfport received an additional $8.3 million distribution related to its TC claim. Gulfport does not expect to receive additional distributions from the liquidating trust for its TC claim. The distributions and settlement is more fully described in Note 19. Other, net also included a $5.0 million recoupment of previously placed collateral for certain firm transportation commitments during its Chapter 11 filing. Other, net in the Company's consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2022, included $11.5 million related to the initial TC claim distribution as discussed in Note 19. Additionally, Other, net included a $5.1 million payment to settle certain gas imbalance positions and a $5.2 million receipt of funds from a litigation settlement. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (Topic 280). The amendments require disclosure for each reportable segment, the significant expense categories and amounts that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision-maker (CODM) and included in each reported measure of a segment’s profit or loss. Additionally, this ASU enhances interim disclosure requirements and provides new segment disclosure requirements for entities with a single reportable segment. ASU 2023-07 is effective retrospectively for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on our disclosures. In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes: Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (Topic 740). The amendment requires annual disclosure of additional categories of information about federal, state, and foreign income taxes in the rate reconciliation table and to provide more details about the reconciling items in some categories if the items meet a quantitative threshold. Additionally, the amendment requires disclosure of annual income taxes paid (net of refunds received) disaggregated by federal, state, and foreign taxes and to disaggregate the information by jurisdiction based on a quantitative threshold. ASU 2023-09 is effective for the Company’s annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted, and should be applied on a prospective basis, with a retrospective option. We are currently evaluating the effect that adoption of ASU 2023-09 will have on our disclosures. 72 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements 2. CHAPTER 11 EMERGENCE As described in Note 1, on November 13, 2020, the Debtors filed the Chapter 11 Cases and the Plan, which was subsequently amended, and entered the confirmation order on April 28, 2021. The Debtors then emerged from bankruptcy upon effectiveness of the Plan on May 17, 2021. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Plan. Plan of Reorganization In accordance with the Plan confirmed by the Bankruptcy Court, the following significant transactions occurred upon the Company's emergence from bankruptcy on May 17, 2021: • • • • • • • • • • • Shares of the Predecessor's common stock outstanding immediately prior to the Emergence Date were cancelled, and on the Emergence Date, the Company issued 19,845,780 shares of Common Stock and 55,000 shares of Preferred Stock, which were the result of the transactions described below. The Company also entered into a registration rights agreement and amended its articles of incorporation and bylaws for the authorization of the Common Stock and Preferred Stock among other corporate governance actions. See Note 6 and 7 for further discussion of the Company's post-emergence equity; All outstanding obligations under the Predecessor Senior Notes were cancelled; The Predecessor effectuated certain restructuring transactions, including entering into a plan of Merger with Gulfport Merger Sub, Inc., a newly formed, wholly owned subsidiary of Gulfport ("Merger Sub"), pursuant to which Merger Sub was merged with and into Predecessor, resulting in the Predecessor becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Gulfport; The Debtors entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the "Exit Credit Agreement") with the Bank of Nova Scotia as administrative agent, various lender parties and acknowledged and agreed to by certain of Gulfport's subsidiaries, as guarantors, providing for (i) a new money senior secured reserve-based revolving credit facility in an aggregate maximum principal amount of up to $1.5 billion (the "Exit Facility"); (ii) a senior secured term loan in an aggregate maximum principal amount of up to $180 million (the "First-Out Term Loan") and together with the Exit Facility (the "Exit Credit Facility"), collectively with an initial borrowing base and elected commitment amount of up to $580 million (less the amount of any term loan deemed funded by any RBL Lender that is not a Consenting RBL Lender); The Company entered into an indenture to issue up to $550 million aggregate principal amount of its 8.000% senior notes due 2026, dated as of May 17, 2021, by and among the Issuer, UMB Bank, National Association, as trustee, and the guarantors party thereto (such indenture, the “1145 Indenture,” and such senior notes issued thereunder, the “1145 Notes”), under section 1145 of the Bankruptcy Code (“Section 1145”). Certain eligible holders have made an election (the “4(a)(2) Election”) entitling such holders to receive senior notes issued pursuant to an indenture, dated as of May 17, 2021, by and among the Issuer, UMB Bank, National Association, as trustee, and the guarantors party thereto (such indenture, the “4(a)(2) Indenture,” and such senior notes issued thereunder, the “4(a)(2) Notes”), under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended as opposed to its share of the up to $550 million aggregate principal amount of 1145 Notes. The 4(a)(2) Indenture's terms are substantially similar to the terms of the 1145 Indenture. The 1145 Indenture and the 4(a)(2) Indenture are referred to together as the "Indentures". The 1145 Notes and the 4(a)(2) Notes are collectively referred to as the "2026 Senior Notes"; The DIP Credit Facility indefeasibly converted into the Exit Facility, and all commitments under the DIP Credit Facility terminated. Each holder of an Allowed DIP Claim received, in full and final satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of, and in exchange for, each Allowed DIP Claim its Pro Rata share of participation in the Exit Credit Facility; Each holder of an Allowed Notes Claim received its pro rata share of 19,714,204 shares of Common Stock, 54,967 shares of Preferred Stock and New Unsecured Senior Notes; 1,678,755 shares of Common Stock were issued to the Disputed Claims Reserve; Each holder of a Class 4A Claim greater than the Convenience Claim Threshold received its pro rata share of 119,679 shares of Common Stock (which were issued to the Unsecured Claims Distribution Trust), $10 million in cash, subject to adjustment by the Unsecured Claims Distribution Trustee, and 100% of the Mammoth Shares; Each holder of a Class 4B claim greater than the Convenience Claim Threshold received its pro rata share of 11,897 shares of Common Stock, 33 shares of Preferred Stock, the Rights Offering Subscription Rights and the 2026 Senior Notes; Each holder of a Convenience Class Claim will share in a $3 million cash distribution pool, which the Unsecured Claims Distribution Trustee may increase by an additional $2 million by reducing the Gulfport Parent Cash Pool; 73 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements • • • Each intercompany claim was cancelled on the Emergence Date and holders of intercompany interests received no recovery or distribution; The Company conducted a Rights Offering and issued 50,000 shares of Preferred Stock at $1,000 per share to holders of claims against the Predecessor Subsidiaries, raising $50 million in proceeds. Additionally, 5,000 shares were issued to the Back Stop Commitment counterparties in lieu of cash consideration as per the Backstop Commitment Agreement; and The Company adopted the Gulfport Energy Corporation 2021 Stock Incentive Plan (the "Incentive Plan") effective on the Emergence Date and reserved 2,828,123 shares of Common Stock for issuance to Gulfport's employees and non-employee directors pursuant to equity incentive awards to be granted under the Incentive Plan. Executory Contracts Subject to certain exceptions, under the Bankruptcy Code the Debtors were entitled to assume, assign or reject certain executory contracts and unexpired leases subject to the approval of the Bankruptcy Court and fulfillment of certain other conditions. Generally, the rejection of an executory contract was treated as a pre-petition breach of such contract and, subject to certain exceptions, relieved the Debtors from performing future obligations under such contract but entitled the counterparty to a pre-petition general unsecured claim for damages caused by such deemed breach. Alternatively, the assumption of an executory contract or unexpired lease required the Debtors to cure existing monetary defaults under such executory contract or unexpired lease, if any, and provide adequate assurance of future performance. Accordingly, any description of an executory contract or unexpired lease with the Debtors in this document, including where applicable quantification of the Company’s obligations under such executory or unexpired lease of the Debtors, is qualified by any overriding rejection rights the Company has under the Bankruptcy Code. Further, nothing herein is or shall be deemed an admission with respect to any claim amounts or calculations arising from the rejection of any executory contract or unexpired lease and the Debtors expressly preserve all of their rights thereto. Refer to Note 19 for more information on potential future rejection damages related to general unsecured claims. 3. FRESH START ACCOUNTING In connection with the Company's emergence from bankruptcy and in accordance with ASC 852, the Company qualified for and applied fresh start accounting on the Emergence Date. The Company qualified for fresh start accounting because (1) the holders of existing voting shares of the Company prior to the Emergence Date received less than 50% of the voting shares of the Successor's equity following its emergence from bankruptcy and (2) the reorganization value of the Company's assets immediately prior to confirmation of the Plan of approximately $2.3 billion was less than the post-petition liabilities and allowed claims of $3.1 billion. In accordance with ASC 852, with the application of fresh start accounting, the Company allocated its reorganization value to its individual assets based on their estimated fair value in conformity with FASB ASC Topic 820 - Fair Value Measurements and FASB ASC Topic 805 - Business Combinations. Accordingly, the consolidated financial statements after May 17, 2021 are not comparable with the consolidated financial statements as of or prior to that date. The Emergence Date fair values of the Successor's assets and liabilities differ materially from their recorded values as reflected on the historical balance sheet of the Predecessor. Reorganization Value Reorganization value is derived from an estimate of enterprise value, or fair value of the Company's interest-bearing debt and stockholders' equity. Under ASC 852, reorganization value generally approximates fair value of the entity before considering liabilities and is intended to approximate the amount a willing buyer would pay for the assets immediately after the effects of a restructuring. As set forth in the disclosure statement, amended for updated pricing, and approved by the Bankruptcy Court, the enterprise value of the Successor was estimated to be between $1.3 billion and $1.9 billion. With the assistance of third-party valuation advisors, the Company determined the enterprise value and corresponding implied equity value of the Successor using various valuation approaches and methods, including: (i) income approach using a calculation of present value of future cash flows based on our financial projections, (ii) the market approach using selling prices of similar assets and (iii) the cost approach. Deferred income taxes were determined in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 740 - Income Taxes. For GAAP purposes, the Company valued the Successor's individual assets, liabilities and equity instruments and determined an estimate of the enterprise value within the estimated range. Management concluded that the best estimate of enterprise value was $1.6 billion. Specific valuation approaches and key assumptions used to arrive at reorganization value, and the value of discrete assets and liabilities resulting from the application of fresh start accounting, are described below in greater detail within the valuation process. 74 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements The enterprise value and corresponding implied equity value are dependent upon achieving the future financial results set forth in our valuation using an asset-based methodology of estimated proved reserves, undeveloped properties, and other financial information, considerations and projections, applying a combination of the income, cost and market approaches as of the fresh start reporting date of May 17, 2021. As estimates, assumptions, valuations and financial projections, including the fair value adjustments, the financial projections, the enterprise value and equity value projections, are inherently subject to significant uncertainties, the resolution of contingencies is beyond our control. Accordingly, there is no assurance that the estimates, assumptions, valuations or financial projections will be realized, and actual results could vary materially. The following table reconciles the enterprise value to the implied fair value of the Successor's equity as of the Emergence Date (in thousands): Enterprise Value Plus: Cash and cash equivalents Less: Fair value of debt (2) Successor equity value (1) _____________________ (1) Restricted cash is not included in the above table. (2) Inclusive of $55 million of mezzanine equity. The following table reconciles the enterprise value to the reorganization value as of the Emergence Date (in thousands): (1) Enterprise Value Plus: Cash and cash equivalents Plus: Current and other liabilities Plus: Asset retirement obligations Less: Common stock held in reserve for settlement of claims post Emergence Date Reorganization value of Successor assets _____________________ (1) Restricted cash is not included in the above table. $ $ $ $ 1,600,000 1,526 (852,751) 748,775 1,600,000 1,526 686,489 19,084 (54,109) 2,252,990 The fair values of our oil and natural gas properties, other property and equipment, derivative instruments, equity investments and asset retirement obligations were estimated as of the Emergence Date. Oil and natural gas properties. The Company's principal assets are its oil and natural gas properties, which are accounted for under the full cost method of accounting. The Company determined the fair value of its oil and natural gas properties based on the discounted future net cash flows expected to be generated from these assets. Discounted cash flow models by operating area were prepared using the estimated future revenues and operating costs for all developed wells and undeveloped properties comprising the proved and unproved reserves. Significant inputs associated with the calculation of discounted future net cash flows include estimates of (i) recoverable reserves, (ii) production rates, (iii) future operating and development costs, (iv) future commodity prices escalated by an inflationary rate after seven years, adjusted for differentials and (v) a market- based weighted average cost of capital by operating area. The Company utilized NYMEX strip pricing, adjusted for differentials, to value the reserves. The NYMEX strip pricing inputs used are classified as Level 1 fair value assumptions and all other inputs are classified as Level 3 fair value assumptions. The discount rates utilized were derived using a weighted average cost of capital computation, which included an estimated cost of debt and equity for market participants with similar geographies and asset development type by operating area. Other property and equipment. The fair value of other property and equipment, such as land, buildings, vehicles, computer equipment and other equipment, was maintained at net book value as the carrying value reasonably approximated the fair value of the assets. Asset retirement obligations. In accordance with FASB ASC Topic 410 - Asset Retirement and Environmental Obligations, the asset retirement obligations associated with the Company's oil and gas assets was valued using the income approach. The fair value of the Company’s asset retirement obligations was revalued based upon estimated current reclamation costs for our assets with reclamation obligations, updated estimates of timing of reclamation obligations, an appropriate long-term inflation adjustment, and the Company's revised credit adjusted risk-free rate. The credit adjusted risk-free rate was based on an evaluation of an interest rate that equates to a risk-free interest rate adjusted for the effect of the Company's credit standing. 75 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Derivative Instruments. The fair value of derivative instruments was adjusted based on the change in the Company’s credit rating reflecting the Company’s credit standing at the Emergence Date. Equity Investments. The fair value of the Company's investment in Grizzly was reduced by $27 million. The reduction in valuation was based upon the assessment of the investment by the Company's new management and its priority for future funding in its portfolio. In particular, Grizzly’s operations remained suspended, even with improvements in the pricing environment since its initial suspension in 2015. Additionally, the Company does not anticipate funding future capital calls which will lead to further dilution of its equity ownership interest. Consolidated Balance Sheet The following consolidated balance sheet is as of May 17, 2021. This consolidated balance sheet includes adjustments that reflect the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Plan (reflected in the column “Reorganization Adjustments”) as well as fair value adjustments as a result of the adoption of fresh start accounting (reflected in the column “Fresh Start Adjustments”) as of the Emergence Date. The explanatory notes following the table below provide further details on the adjustments, including the assumptions and methods used to determine fair value for its assets and liabilities. Predecessor Reorganization Adjustments Fresh Start Adjustments Successor As of May 17, 2021 (In thousands) Current assets: Assets Cash and cash equivalents Restricted cash Accounts receivable—oil and natural gas sales Accounts receivable—joint interest and other Prepaid expenses and other current assets Short-term derivative instruments Total current assets Property and equipment: Oil and natural gas properties, full-cost method Proved oil and natural gas properties Unproved properties Other property and equipment Total property and equipment Accumulated depletion, depreciation and amortization Total property and equipment, net Other assets: Equity investments Long-term derivative instruments Operating lease assets Other assets Total other assets Total assets $ (a) (b) (c) (145,019) 57,891 — — (60,894) — (148,022) — — — — — — — — — 7,100 (d) 7,100 (140,922) $ — — — — — 141 141 (7,860,713) (1,145,507) (31,133) (9,037,353) 8,870,723 (166,630) (27,044) 715 — — (26,329) (192,818) (r) (s) (s) (t) (u) (v) (w) $ $ 1,526 57,891 180,711 15,431 25,295 3,465 284,319 1,697,408 230,174 6,893 1,934,475 — 1,934,475 — 8,183 47 25,966 34,196 2,252,990 $ $ $ $ 146,545 — 180,711 15,431 86,189 3,324 432,200 9,558,121 1,375,681 38,026 10,971,828 (8,870,723) 2,101,105 27,044 7,468 47 18,866 53,425 2,586,730 76 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Short-term derivative instruments Current portion of operating lease liabilities Current maturities of long-term debt Total current liabilities Non-current liabilities: Long-term derivative instruments Asset retirement obligation Non-current operating lease liabilities Long-term debt, net of current maturities Total non-current liabilities Liabilities subject to compromise Total liabilities Commitments and contingencies Mezzanine Equity: Preferred Stock Stockholders’ equity (deficit): Predecessor common stock Common Stock Additional paid-in capital Common Stock held in reserve Accumulated other comprehensive loss Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and stockholders’ equity (deficit) Predecessor Reorganization Adjustments Fresh Start Adjustments Successor (In thousands) $ (x) (y) (z) 122,599 — 38 (220,251) (97,614) — 65,341 9 792,751 858,101 (2,224,449) (1,463,962) (e) $ (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) $ — 2,784 — — 2,784 11,411 (46,257) — — (34,846) — (32,062) 55,000 (l) $ — (m) (n) (o) (p) (q) (q) (1,609) 2 (3,522,064) (54,109) 40,430 4,805,390 1,268,040 (140,922) $ $ — — — — — (160,756) (160,756) (192,818) (aa) $ $ $ $ 506,799 98,900 38 60,000 665,737 80,742 19,084 9 792,751 892,586 — 1,558,323 55,000 — 2 693,774 (54,109) — — 639,667 2,252,990 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 384,200 96,116 — 280,251 760,567 69,331 — — — 69,331 2,224,449 3,054,347 — 1,609 — 4,215,838 — (40,430) (4,644,634) (467,617) 2,586,730 77 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Reorganization Adjustments (in thousands) (a) The table below reflects changes in cash and cash equivalents on the Emergence Date from implementation of the Plan: Release of escrow funds by counterparties as a result of the Plan Preferred Stock rights offering proceeds Funds required to rollover the DIP Credit Facility and Pre-Petition Revolving Credit Facility into the Exit Facility Payment of accrued Pre-Petition Revolving Credit Facility and DIP Credit Facility interest Payment of issuance costs related to the Exit Credit Facility Funding of the Professional Fee Escrow Payment of professional fees at Emergence Date Transfer to restricted cash for the Unsecured Claims Distribution Trust Transfer to restricted cash for the Convenience Claims Cash Pool Transfer to restricted cash for the Parent Cash Pool Payment of severance costs at Emergence Date Net change in cash and cash equivalents $ $ 63,068 50,000 (175,000) (1,022) (10,250) (43,891) (7,964) (1,000) (3,000) (10,000) (5,960) (145,019) (b) Changes in restricted cash reflect the net effect of transfers from cash and cash equivalents for the Professional Fee Escrow and various claims class cash pools. (c) Changes in prepaid expenses and other current assets include the following: Release of escrow funds as a result of the Plan Recognition of counterparty credits due to settlements effectuated at Emergence Prepaid compensation earned at Emergence Net change in prepaid expenses and other current assets (d) Changes in other assets were due to capitalization of debt issuance costs related to the Exit Credit Facility. (e) Changes in accounts payable and accrued liabilities included the following: Payment of accrued Pre-Petition Revolving Credit Facility and DIP Credit Facility interest Payment of professional fees at emergence Accrued payable for claims to be settled via Unsecured Claims Distribution Trust Accrued payable for claims to be settled via Convenience Claims Cash Pool Accrued payable for claims to be settled via Parent Cash Pool Professional fees payable at Emergence Accrued payable for General Unsecured Claims against Gulfport Parent to be settled via 4A Claims distribution from common shares held in reserve Accrued payable for General Unsecured Claims against Gulfport Subsidiary to be settled via 4B Claims distribution from common shares held in reserve Reinstatement of payables due to Plan effects Net change in accounts payable and accrued liabilities (f) Changes to current operating lease liabilities reflect the reinstatement of lease liabilities due to contract assumptions. $ $ $ $ (63,068) 4,247 (2,073) (60,894) (1,022) (7,964) 1,000 3,000 10,000 18,047 23,894 30,216 45,428 122,599 78 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements (g) Changes in the current maturities of long-term debt include the following: Current portion of Term Notes issued under the Exit Facility Payment of DIP Facility to effectuate Exit Facility Transfer of post-petition RBL borrowings to Exit Facility Net changes to current maturities of long-term debt (h) Reflects the reclassification of asset retirement obligations from liabilities subject to compromise. (i) Changes to non-current operating lease liabilities reflect the reinstatement of lease liabilities due to contract assumptions. (j) Changes in long-term debt include the following: Emergence Date draw on Exit Facility Noncurrent portion of First-Out Term Loan issued under the Exit Credit Facility Issuance of 2026 Senior Notes Net impact to long-term debt, net of current maturities (k) On the Emergence Date, liabilities subject to compromise were settled in accordance with the Plan as follows: General Unsecured Claims settled via Class 4A, 4B, and 5B distributions Predecessor Senior Notes and associated interest Pre-Petition Revolving Credit Facility Reinstatement of Predecessor Claims as Successor liabilities Reinstatement of Predecessor asset retirement obligations Total liabilities subject to compromise settled in accordance with the Plan The resulting gain on liabilities subject to compromise was determined as follows: Pre-petition General Unsecured Claims Settled at Emergence Predecessor Senior Notes Claims settled at Emergence Pre-Petition Revolving Credit Facility Rollover of Pre-Petition Revolving Credit Facility into Exit RBL Facility Accrued payable for claims to be settled via Unsecured Claims Distribution Trust Accrued payable for claims to be settled via Convenience Claims Cash Pool Accrued payable for claims to be settled via Parent Cash Pool Accrued payable for shares to be transferred to trust Issuance of Common Stock to settle Predecessor liabilities Issuance of 2026 Senior Notes in settlement of Class 4B and 5B claims Gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise (l) Changes to Preferred Stock reflect the fair value of preferred shares issued in the Rights Offering. (m) Changes in Predecessor common stock reflect the extinguishment of Predecessor equity as per the Plan. 79 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 60,000 (157,500) (122,751) (220,251) 122,751 120,000 550,000 792,751 74,098 1,842,035 197,500 45,475 65,341 2,224,449 74,098 1,842,035 197,500 (197,500) (1,000) (3,000) (10,000) (54,109) (639,666) (550,000) 658,358 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements (n) Changes in Common Stock included the following: Issuance of Common Stock to settle General Unsecured Claims against Gulfport Parent (par value) Issuance of Common Stock to settle General Unsecured Claims against Gulfport Subsidiaries (par value) Common stock reserved for settlement of claims post Emergence Date (par value) Net change to Common Stock (o) Changes to paid in capital included the following: Issuance of Common Stock to settle General Unsecured Claims against Gulfport Parent Issuance of Common Stock to settle General Unsecured Claims against Gulfport Subsidiaries Extinguishment of Predecessor stock-based compensation Extinguishment of Predecessor paid in capital Net change to paid in capital (p) Common Stock held in reserve to settle Allowed General Unsecured Claims include: Shares held in reserve to settle Allowed Claims against Gulfport Parent Shares held in reserve to settle Allowed Claims against Gulfport Subsidiary Total Common Stock held in reserve (q) Change to retained earnings (accumulated deficit) included the following: Gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise Extinguishment of Predecessor common stock and paid in capital Recognition of counterparty credits due to settlements effectuated at Emergence Deferred compensation earned at Emergence Extinguishment of Predecessor accumulated other comprehensive income Write-off of debt issuance costs related to First-Out Term Loan Severance costs incurred as a result of the Plan Professional fees earned at Emergence Rights offering backstop commitment fee Extinguishment of Predecessor stock-based compensation Net change to retained earnings (accumulated deficit) Fresh Start Adjustments $ $ $ $ $ $ — 2 — 2 27,751 666,022 4,419 (4,220,256) (3,522,064) (23,894) (30,215) (54,109) 658,358 4,221,864 4,247 (2,073) (40,430) (3,150) (5,961) (18,047) (5,000) (4,418) 4,805,390 (r) The change in fair value of short-term derivative instruments is due to the change in the Company's post-emergence credit rating. (s) The change in oil and natural gas properties represents the fair value adjustment to the Company's properties due to the adoption of fresh start accounting. (t) Predecessor accumulated depreciation and amortization for other property and equipment was net against the gross value of the assets with the adoption of fresh start accounting. (u) Predecessor accumulated depreciation and amortization was eliminated with the adoption of fresh start accounting. (v) The change in equity investments is due to the fair value adjustment to the Company's Grizzly investment. 80 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements (w) The change in fair value of long-term derivative instruments is due to the change in the Company's post-emergence credit rating. (x) The change in fair value of liabilities related to short-term derivative instruments is due to the change in the Company's post-emergence credit rating. (y) The change in fair value of liabilities related to long-term derivative instruments is due to the change in the Company's post-emergence credit rating. (z) The fair value of asset retirement obligations was reduced due to the change in the Company's credit adjusted risk-free rate and expected economic life estimates. (aa) Changes to retained earnings represent the total impact of fresh start adjustments to the post-reorganization balance sheet. Reorganization Items, net The Company has incurred significant expenses, gains and losses associated with the reorganization, primarily the gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise, provision for allowed claims and legal and professional fees incurred subsequent to the Chapter 11 filings for the restructuring process. The accrual for allowed claims primarily represents damages from contract rejections and settlements attributable to the midstream savings requirement as stipulated in the Plan. While the claims reconciliation process is ongoing, the estimate of liabilities related to the rejection of certain midstream contracts reflects the best estimate of the most probable outcomes of ongoing litigation and settlement negotiations. The amount of these items, which were incurred in reorganization items, net within the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations, have significantly affected the Company's statements of operations. The following table summarizes the components in reorganization items, net included in the Company's consolidated statements of operations (in thousands): Legal and professional advisory fees Net gain on liabilities subject to compromise Fresh start adjustments, net Elimination of Predecessor accumulated other comprehensive income Debt issuance costs Other items, net Total reorganization items, net 81 Predecessor Period from January 1, 2021 through May 17, 2021 $ $ 81,565 (575,182) 160,756 40,430 3,150 22,383 (266,898) Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements 4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT The major categories of property and equipment and related accumulated DD&A are as follows (in thousands): Proved oil and natural gas properties Unproved properties Other depreciable property and equipment Land Total property and equipment Accumulated DD&A Property and equipment, net Oil and Natural Gas Properties Successor December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 $ $ 2,904,519 $ 204,233 8,779 386 3,117,917 (865,618) 2,252,299 $ 2,418,666 178,472 5,977 386 2,603,501 (545,771) 2,057,730 Under the full cost method of accounting, capitalized costs of oil and natural gas properties are subject to a quarterly full cost ceiling test, which is discussed in Note 1. During 2023, the net book value of the Company's oil and gas properties was below the calculated ceiling for each quarter of 2023. As a result, the Company did not record an impairment of its oil and natural gas properties during 2023. Lower natural gas, oil and NGL prices can reduce the value of the Company’s assets. In addition to commodity prices, the Company’s production rates, levels of proved reserves, future development costs, transfers of unevaluated properties and other factors will determine its actual ceiling test calculation and impairment analysis in future periods. Given the decline of commodity prices in 2023 and early 2024, non-cash impairments in future periods could occur if the trailing 12-month commodity prices decrease as compared to the average used in prior periods. Additionally, the company did not record an impairment of its oil and natural gas properties during 2022 or the Prior Predecessor Period. During the Prior Successor Period, the Company incurred $117.8 million of impairments as a result of its oil and natural gas properties exceeding its calculated ceiling. The lower ceiling values resulted primarily from significant decreases in the 12-month average trailing prices for natural gas, oil and NGL, which significantly reduced proved reserves values and proved reserves. General and administrative costs capitalized to the full cost pool represent management’s estimate of costs incurred directly related to exploration and development activities such as geological and other administrative costs associated with overseeing the exploration and development activities. All general and administrative costs not directly associated with exploration and development activities were charged to expense as they were incurred. Capitalized general and administrative costs were approximately $22.8 million, $20.2 million, $11.9 million and $8.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2023, December 31, 2022, Prior Successor Period and Prior Predecessor Period, respectively. The average depletion rate per Mcfe, which is a function of capitalized costs, future development costs and the related underlying reserves in the periods presented, was $0.83, $0.74, $0.69 and $0.45 per Mcfe for the years ended December 31, 2023, December 31, 2022, Prior Successor Period and Prior Predecessor Period, respectively. 82 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements The following is a summary of Gulfport’s oil and natural gas properties not subject to amortization as of December 31, 2023 (in thousands): Acquisition costs Exploration costs Development costs Capitalized interest Total oil and natural gas properties not subject to amortization Year Ended December 31, 2023 Year Ended December 31, 2022 Costs Incurred in Period from May 18, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Fresh Start Adjustments (May 17, 2021) (1) Total $ $ 58,002 $ — 535 2,430 17,288 $ — 6 — $ 8,687 — 15 — 117,270 $ — — — 60,967 $ 17,294 $ 8,702 $ 117,270 $ 201,247 — 556 2,430 204,233 _____________________ (1) Reflects carrying values of our unproved properties as a result of the application of fresh start accounting upon emergence from bankruptcy (see Note 3 for additional information) that remain in unproved properties as of December 31, 2023. The following table summarizes the Company’s non-producing properties excluded from amortization by area (in thousands): Utica & Marcellus SCOOP Total unproved properties Successor December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 $ $ 177,888 $ 26,345 204,233 $ 147,370 31,102 178,472 The Company evaluates the costs excluded from its amortization calculation at least annually. Subject to industry conditions and the level of the Company’s activities, the inclusion of most of the above referenced costs into the Company’s amortization calculation typically occurs within three to five years. However, the majority of the Company's non-producing leases in the Utica/Marcellus have five-year extension terms, which could extend this time frame beyond five years. Asset Retirement Obligation The following table provides a reconciliation of the Company's asset retirement obligation for the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (in thousands): Asset retirement obligation, beginning of period Liabilities incurred Liabilities settled Liabilities removed due to divestitures Accretion expense Revisions in estimated cash flows (1) Asset retirement obligation, end of period _____________________ (1) Revisions represent changes in the present value of liabilities resulting from changes in estimated costs. 83 Successor Year Ended December 31, 2023 Year Ended December 31, 2022 $ $ 33,171 $ 588 (604) (919) 2,782 (5,077) 29,941 $ 28,264 96 — (7) 2,746 2,072 33,171 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements 5. LONG-TERM DEBT Long-term debt consisted of the following items as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (in thousands): 8.0% senior unsecured notes due 2026 Credit Facility due 2027 Net unamortized debt issuance costs Total debt, net Less: current maturities of long-term debt Total long-term debt, net Credit Facility Successor December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 $ $ 550,000 $ 118,000 (618) 667,382 — 667,382 $ 550,000 145,000 (845) 694,155 — 694,155 On October 14, 2021, the Company entered into the Existing Credit Facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and various lender parties. The Existing Credit Facility provided for an aggregate maximum principal amount of up to $1.5 billion, an initial borrowing base of $850 million and an initial aggregate elected commitment amount of $700 million. The Existing Credit Facility also provides for a $175.0 million sublimit of the aggregate commitments that is available for the issuance of letters of credit. The borrowing base will be redetermined semiannually on or around May 1 and November 1 of each year. On May 2, 2022, the Company completed its semi-annual borrowing base redetermination and entered into the Amendment to Borrowing Base Redetermination Agreement and First Amendment to our Credit Agreement ("Amendment"), which amended the Existing Credit Facility (as amended, the "Credit Facility"). The Amendment, among other things, (a) increased the borrowing base under the Credit Facility from $850 million to $1.0 billion with the elected commitments remaining at $700 million, (b) amended certain covenants related to hedging to ease certain requirements and limitations, (c) amended the covenants governing restricted payments to (i) increased the Net Leverage Ratio allowing unlimited restricted payments from 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.25 to 1.00 and (ii) permitted additional restricted payments to redeem preferred equity until December 31, 2022, provided certain leverage, no event of default or borrowing base deficiency and availability tests were met, and (d) provided for the transition from a LIBOR to a SOFR benchmark, with a 10 basis point credit spread adjustment for all tenors. On October 31, 2022, the Company completed its semi-annual borrowing base redetermination and entered into the Borrowing Base Reaffirmation Agreement and Second Amendment to our Credit Agreement, which amended the Existing Credit Facility. The amendment, among other things, reconfirmed the borrowing base under the Credit Facility at $1.0 billion and the elected commitments at $700 million. On May 1, 2023, the Company entered into that certain Joinder, Commitment Increase and Borrowing Base Redetermination Agreement, and Third Amendment to Credit Agreement (the “Third Amendment”) which amended the Company’s Existing Credit Facility (as amended, the “Credit Facility”). The Third Amendment, among other things, (a) increased the aggregate elected commitment amounts under the Credit Facility from $700 million to $900 million, (b) increased the borrowing base under the Credit Facility from $1 billion to $1.1 billion, (c) increased the excess cash threshold under the Credit Facility from $45 million to $75 million, and (d) extended the maturity date under the Credit Facility from October 14, 2025 to the earlier of (i) May 1, 2027 and (ii) the 91st day prior to the maturity date of the 2026 Senior Notes or any other permitted senior notes or any permitted refinancing debt under the Credit Facility having an aggregate outstanding principal amount equal to or exceeding $100 million; provided that such notes have not be refinanced, redeemed or repaid in full on or prior to such 91st day. On October 27, 2023, Gulfport completed its semi-annual borrowing base redetermination during which the borrowing base was reaffirmed at $1.1 billion with elected commitments remaining at $900 million. 84 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements The Credit Facility bears interest at a rate equal to, at the Company’s election, either (a) SOFR benchmark plus an applicable margin that varies from 2.75% to 3.75% per annum or (b) a base rate plus an applicable margin that varies from 1.75% to 2.75% per annum, based on borrowing base utilization. The Company is required to pay a commitment fee of 0.50% per annum on the average daily unused portion of the current aggregate commitments under the Credit Facility. The Company is also required to pay customary letter of credit and fronting fees. The Credit Facility requires the Company to maintain as of the last day of each fiscal quarter (i) a net funded leverage ratio of less than or equal to 3.25 to 1.00, and (ii) a current ratio of greater than or equal to 1.00 to 1.00. The obligations under the Credit Facility, certain swap obligations and certain cash management obligations, are guaranteed by the Company and the wholly-owned domestic material subsidiaries of the Borrower (collectively, the “Guarantors” and, together with the Borrower, the “Loan Parties”) and secured by substantially all of the Loan Parties’ assets (subject to customary exceptions). The Credit Facility also contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including, among other things, as to compliance with laws (including environmental laws and anti-corruption laws), delivery of quarterly and annual financial statements and borrowing base certificates, conduct of business, maintenance of property, maintenance of insurance, entry into certain derivatives contracts, restrictions on the incurrence of liens, indebtedness, asset dispositions, restricted payments, and other customary covenants. These covenants are subject to a number of limitations and exceptions. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had $118.0 million outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility, $63.8 million in letters of credit outstanding and was in compliance with all covenants under the credit agreement. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Credit Facility bore interest at a weighted average rate of 8.15% and 5.19%, respectively. 2026 Senior Notes As discussed in Note 2, on the Emergence Date, pursuant to the terms of the Plan, the Company issued $550 million aggregate principal amount of its 8.0% senior notes due 2026. The notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by each of the Company's subsidiaries that guarantee the Credit Facility. Interest on the 2026 Senior Notes is payable semi-annually, on June 1 and December 1 of each year. The 2026 Senior Notes were issued under the Indentures, dated as of May 17, 2021, by and among the Issuer, UMB Bank, National Association, as trustee, and the Guarantors and mature on May 17, 2026. The covenants of the 1145 Indenture (other than the payment covenant) require that the Company comply with the covenants of the 4(a)(2) Indenture, as amended. The 4(a) (2) Indenture contains covenants limiting the Issuer’s and its restricted subsidiaries’ ability to (i) incur additional debt, (ii) pay dividends or distributions in respect of certain equity interests or redeem, repurchase or retire certain equity interests or subordinated indebtedness, (iii) make certain investments, (iv) create restrictions on distributions from restricted subsidiaries, (v) engage in specified sales of assets, (vi) enter into certain transactions among affiliates, (vii) engage in certain lines of business, (viii) engage in consolidations, mergers and acquisitions, (ix) create unrestricted subsidiaries and (x) incur or create liens. These covenants contain important exceptions, limitations and qualifications. At any time that the 2026 Senior Notes are rated investment grade, certain covenants will be terminated and cease to apply. Exit Credit Facility As discussed in Note 2, on the Emergence Date, pursuant to the terms of the Plan, the Company entered into the Exit Credit Agreement, which provided for (i) the Exit Facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $1.5 billion and (ii) the First-Out Term Loan in an aggregate maximum amount of up to $180.0 million. The Exit Facility had an initial borrowing base and elected commitment amount of up to $580.0 million. Loans drawn under the Exit Facility were not subject to amortization, while loans drawn under the First-Out Term Loan amortized with $15.0 million quarterly installments, commencing on the closing date and occurring every three months after the closing date. The Exit Credit Facility was scheduled to mature on May 17, 2024. 85 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements The Exit Facility provided for a $150.0 million sublimit of the aggregate commitments that is available for the issuance of letters of credit. The Exit Facility also included a $40 million availability blocker that was to remain in place until Successful Midstream Resolution (as defined in the Exit Credit Agreement). The Credit Facility amended and refinanced the Exit Credit Facility. Chapter 11 Proceedings - Predecessor Debt Filing of the Chapter 11 Cases constituted an event of default with respect to certain of our secured and unsecured debt obligations. As a result of the Chapter 11 Cases, the principal and interest due under these debt instruments became immediately due and payable. However, Section 362 of the Bankruptcy Code stayed the creditors from taking any action as a result of the default. The principal amounts from the Predecessor Senior Notes, Predecessor Building Loan and Pre-Petition Revolving Credit Facility, other than letters of credit drawn on the Pre-Petition Revolving Credit Facility after the Petition Date, were classified as liabilities subject to compromise on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2020. Debtor-in-Possession Credit Agreement Pursuant to the RSA, the Consenting RBL Lenders agreed to provide the Company with a senior secured superpriority debtor-in-possession revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $262.5 million consisting of (a) $105 million of new money and (b) $157.5 million to roll up a portion of the existing outstanding obligations under the Pre-Petition Revolving Credit Facility. The terms and conditions of the DIP Credit Facility are set forth in that certain form of credit agreement governing the DIP Credit Facility. The proceeds of the DIP Credit Facility were used for, among other things, post-petition working capital, permitted capital investments, general corporate purposes, letters of credit, administrative costs, premiums, expenses and fees for the transactions contemplated by the Chapter 11 Cases and payment of court approved adequate protection obligations. On the Emergence Date, the DIP Facility was terminated and the lenders indefeasibly converted into the Exit Facility. Each holder of an allowed DIP Claim received, in full and final satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of, and in exchange for, each Allowed DIP Claim its Pro Rata share of participation in the Exit Credit Facility. Pre-Petition Revolving Credit Facility Prior to the Emergence Date, the Company had entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility agreement, as amended, with The Bank of Nova Scotia, as the lead arranger and administrative agent and certain lenders from time to time party thereto. The Pre-Petition Revolving Credit Facility had a borrowing base of $580 million. On the Emergence Date, the Pre-Petition Revolving Credit Facility was terminated and the lenders indefeasibly converted into the Exit Credit Facility. Each holder of an allowed claim under the Pre-Petition Revolving Credit Facility received, in full and final satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of, and in exchange for, each Allowed DIP Claim its Pro Rata share of participation in the Exit Credit Facility. Predecessor Senior Notes On the Emergence Date, all outstanding obligations under the Predecessor Senior Notes were cancelled in accordance with the Plan and each holder of an allowed unsecured notes claim received their pro-rata share of 19.7 million shares of Common Stock and $550 million of the 2026 Senior Notes. Predecessor Building Loan In June 2015, the Company entered into a loan for the construction of the Company's corporate headquarters in Oklahoma City, which was substantially completed in December 2016. On the Emergence Date, ownership of the Company's corporate headquarters reverted to the Predecessor Building Loan lender and the Company entered into a short-term lease agreement for the headquarters with the lender. As a result, the Predecessor Building Loan liability was discharged as of the Emergence Date. 86 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Interest Expense The following schedule shows the components of interest expense for the years ended December 31, 2023, December 31, 2022, Prior Successor Period and Prior Predecessor Period (in thousands): Cash paid for interest Change in accrued interest Capitalized interest Amortization of loan costs Other Total interest expense Successor Year Ended December 31, 2023 Year Ended December 31, 2022 Period from May 18, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Predecessor Period from January 1, 2021 through May 17, 2021 $ $ 57,967 $ (7) (4,147) 3,256 — 57,069 $ 57,685 $ (826) — 2,914 — 59,773 $ 33,295 6,061 (198) 1,663 32 40,853 $ $ 7,272 (1,503) — — (1,610) 4,159 The Company capitalized $4.1 million in interest expense for year ended December 31, 2023, and $0.2 million during the Prior Successor Period to undeveloped oil and natural gas properties. The Company did not capitalize interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2022 or Prior Predecessor Period. Fair Value of Debt At December 31, 2023, the carrying value of the outstanding debt represented by the 2026 Senior Notes was approximately $549.4 million. Based on the quoted market prices (Level 1), the fair value of the 2026 Senior Notes was determined to be approximately $557.0 million at December 31, 2023. 6. MEZZANINE EQUITY As discussed in Note 2, the Company filed an amended and restated certificate of incorporation with the Delaware Secretary of State on the Emergence Date to provide for, among other things, (i) the authority to issue 42 million shares of Common Stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share and (ii) the designation of 110,000 shares of Preferred Stock, with a par value of $0.0001 per share and a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share (the "Liquidation Preference"). Preferred Stock On the Emergence Date, the Successor issued 55,000 shares of Preferred Stock. Holders of Preferred Stock are entitled to receive cumulative quarterly dividends at a rate of 10% per annum of the Liquidation Preference with respect to cash dividends and 15% per annum of the Liquidation Preference with respect to dividends paid in kind as additional shares of Preferred Stock (“PIK Dividends”). Gulfport currently has the option to pay either cash dividends or PIK dividends on a quarterly basis. Each holder of shares of Preferred Stock has the right (the “Conversion Right”), at its option and at any time, to convert all or a portion of the shares of Preferred Stock that it holds into a number of shares of Common Stock equal to the quotient obtained by dividing (x) the product obtained by multiplying (i) the Liquidation Preference times (ii) an amount equal to one (1) plus the Per Share Makewhole Amount (as defined in the Preferred Terms) on the date of conversion, by (y) $14.00 per share (as may be adjusted under the Preferred Terms). The shares of Preferred Stock outstanding at December 31, 2023 would convert to 3.2 million shares of Common Stock if all holders of Preferred Stock exercised their Conversion Right. 87 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Gulfport shall have the right, but not the obligation, to redeem all, but not less than all, of the outstanding shares of Preferred Stock by notice to the holders of Preferred Stock, at the greater of (i) the aggregate value of the Preferred Stock, calculated by the Current Market Price (as defined in the Preferred Terms) of the number of shares of Common Stock into which, subject to redemption, such Preferred Stock would have been converted if such shares were converted pursuant to the Conversion Right at the time of such redemption and (ii) (y) if the date of such redemption is on or prior to the three year anniversary of the Emergence Date, the sum of the Liquidation Preference plus the sum of all unpaid PIK Dividends through the three year anniversary of the Emergence Date, or (x) if the date of such redemption is after the three year anniversary of the Emergence Date, the Liquidation Preference (the “Redemption Price”). Following the Emergence Date, if there is a Fundamental Change (as defined in the Preferred Terms), Gulfport is required to redeem all, but not less than all, of the outstanding shares of Preferred Stock by cash payment of the Redemption Price per share of Preferred Stock within three (3) business days of the occurrence of such Fundamental Change. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a redemption pursuant to the preceding sentence, if Gulfport lacks sufficient cash to redeem all outstanding shares of Preferred Stock, the Company is required to redeem a pro rata portion of each holder’s shares of Preferred Stock. The Preferred Stock has no stated maturity and will remain outstanding indefinitely unless repurchased or redeemed by Gulfport or converted into Common Stock. The Preferred Stock has been classified as mezzanine equity in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets due to the redemption features noted above. Dividends and Conversions During the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company paid $4.8 million and $5.4 million, respectively, of cash dividends to holders of our Preferred Stock. During the Prior Successor Period, the Company paid dividends on our Preferred Stock, which included 3,071 shares of Preferred Stock paid in kind, approximately $55 thousand of cash-in-lieu of fractional shares, and $1.5 million of cash dividends to holders of our Preferred Stock. The following table summarizes activity of the Company’s Preferred Stock for the years ended December 31, 2023, December 31, 2022 and Prior Successor Period: Preferred Stock, beginning of period Issuance of Preferred Stock Conversion of Preferred Stock Preferred Stock, end of period 7. EQUITY Year Ended December 31, 2023 Successor Year Ended December 31, 2022 52,295 — (8,081) 44,214 57,896 — (5,601) 52,295 Period from May 18, 2021 through December 31, 2021 55,000 3,071 (175) 57,896 As discussed in Note 2, the Company filed an amended and restated certificate of incorporation with the Delaware Secretary of State on the Emergence Date to provide for, among other things, (i) the authority to issue 42 million shares of Common Stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share and (ii) the designation of 110,000 shares of Preferred Stock, with a par value of $0.0001 per share and a Liquidation Preference of $1,000 per share. Common Stock On the Emergence Date, all existing shares of the Predecessor's common stock were cancelled. The Successor issued approximately 19.8 million shares of Common Stock and 1.7 million shares of Common Stock were issued to the Disputed Claims Reserve. In January 2022 approximately 876,000 shares in the Disputed Claims Reserve at December 31, 2021 were issued to certain claimants. As of December 31, 2023, approximately 62,000 shares continue to be held in the Disputed Claims Reserve. The 62,000 remaining shares were issued in January 2024. 88 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Common Stock Offering On June 26, 2023, Gulfport completed an underwritten public offering of 1.5 million shares of its common stock by certain stockholders at a price to the public of $95.00 per share. Gulfport did not sell any of its common stock as part of this offering and did not receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares sold by the selling stockholders. Concurrent with the closing of the offering, Gulfport purchased 263,158 shares of its common stock at $95.00 per share. The repurchase was part of the Company's existing Repurchase Program discussed below. On December 14, 2023, Gulfport completed an underwritten public offering of 653,464 shares of its common stock by certain stockholders at a price to the public of $128.21 per share. Gulfport did not sell any of its common stock as part of this offering and did not receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares sold by the selling stockholders. Stock Repurchase Program In November 2021 the Company's Board of Directors approved the Repurchase Program to acquire up to $100 million of common stock, which has subsequently been increased up to $650 million and extended through December 31, 2024. Purchases under the Repurchase Program may be made from time to time in open market or privately negotiated transactions, and will be subject to available liquidity, market conditions, credit agreement restrictions, applicable legal requirements, contractual obligations and other factors. The Repurchase Program does not require the Company to acquire any specific number of shares of common stock. The Company intends to purchase shares under the Repurchase Program with available funds while maintaining sufficient liquidity to fund its capital development program. The Repurchase Program may be suspended from time to time, modified, extended or discontinued by the Board of Directors at any time. The following table summarizes activity under the Repurchase Program for the year ended December 31, 2023 (number of shares and dollar value of shares purchased shown in thousands): First quarter 2023 Second quarter 2023 Third quarter 2023 Fourth quarter 2023 Total Total Number of Shares Purchased Dollar Value of Shares Purchased Average Price Paid Per Share 459 $ 442 76 490 1,467 $ 32,873 $ 41,358 8,681 65,968 148,880 $ 71.61 93.67 113.97 134.72 101.53 As of December 31, 2023, the Company has repurchased 4.4 million shares for $399.6 million at a weighted average price of $91.53 per share since the inception of the Repurchase Program. 8. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION As discussed in Note 2, on the Emergence Date, the Company's Predecessor common stock was cancelled and the Company's Successor Common Stock was issued. Accordingly, the Company's then existing stock-based compensation awards were also cancelled, which resulted in the recognition of previously unamortized expense of $4.4 million related to the cancelled awards on the date of cancellation. The expense was included in reorganization items, net on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. As a result, stock-based compensation for the Predecessor and Successor periods are not comparable. Successor Stock-Based Compensation As of the Emergence Date, the Board of Directors adopted the Incentive Plan with a share reserve of 2.8 million shares of Common Stock. The Incentive Plan provides for the grant of incentive stock options, nonstatutory stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights, dividend equivalents and performance awards or any combination of the foregoing. The Company has granted both restricted stock units and performance vesting restricted stock units to employees and directors pursuant to the Incentive Plan, as discussed below. 89 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements During the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company's stock-based compensation expense was $12.3 million and $8.7 million of which the Company capitalized $4.0 million and $2.9 million, respectively, relating to its exploration and development efforts. Stock compensation expense, net of the amounts capitalized, is included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. As of December 31, 2023, the Company has awarded an aggregate of approximately 369,017 restricted stock units and approximately 274,624 performance vesting restricted stock units under the Incentive Plan. The following table summarizes restricted stock unit activity for the Prior Successor Period and years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2023: Unvested shares as of May 18, 2021 Granted Vested Forfeited/canceled Unvested shares as of December 31, 2021 Granted Vested Forfeited/canceled Unvested shares as of December 31, 2022 Granted Vested Forfeited/canceled Unvested shares as of December 31, 2023 Number of Unvested Restricted Stock Units Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Number of Unvested Performance Vesting Restricted Stock Units Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value — $ 200,484 — (2,071) 198,413 $ 78,192 (67,564) (11,269) 197,772 $ 104,901 (101,804) (7,267) 193,602 $ — 66.05 — 66.89 66.04 96.90 65.91 80.11 77.49 88.59 75.75 91.61 83.89 — $ 153,138 — — 153,138 $ 37,666 — — 190,804 $ 83,820 — (19,046) 255,578 $ — 48.54 — — 48.54 66.82 — — 52.15 58.39 — 49.37 54.40 The aggregate fair value of restricted stock units that vested during the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, was approximately $9.9 million and $5.9 million, respectively, based on the stock price at the time of vesting. There were no restricted stock units that vested in the Prior Successor Period. Successor Restricted Stock Units Restricted stock units awarded under the Incentive Plan generally vest over a period of 3 to 4 years in the case of employees and 1 or 4 years in the case of directors upon the recipient meeting applicable service requirements. Stock-based compensation expense is recorded ratably over the service period. The grant date fair value of restricted stock units represents the closing market price of the Company's Common Stock on the date of the grant. Unrecognized compensation expense as of December 31, 2023, was $11.7 million. The expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.83 years. Successor Performance Vesting Restricted Stock Units The Company has awarded performance vesting restricted stock units to certain of its executive officers under the Incentive Plan. The number of shares of common stock issued pursuant to the award will be based on a combination of (i) the Company's total shareholder return ("TSR") and (ii) the Company's relative total shareholder return ("RTSR") for the performance period. Participants will earn from 0% to 200% of the target award based on the Company's TSR and RTSR ranking compared to the TSR of the companies in the Company's designated peer group at the end of the performance period. Awards will be earned and vested at the end of a three-year performance period, subject to earlier termination of the performance period in the event of a change in control. The grant date fair values were determined using the Monte Carlo simulation method and are being recorded ratably over the performance period. 90 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements The table below summarizes the assumptions used in the Monte Carlo simulation to determine the grant date fair value of awards granted during the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2023: Grant date Forecast period (years) Risk-free interest rates Implied equity volatility Stock price on the date of grant April 29, 2022 3 2.87% 88.4% $93.98 January 24, 2023 3 3.88% 87.2% $72.99 March 3, 2023 3 4.64% 86.4% $82.20 April 3, 2023 3 3.79% 70.8% $79.50 For grants awarded in the Prior Successor Period, expected volatilities utilized in the Monte Carlo models were estimated using a historical period consistent with the remaining performance period of approximately 3 years. The risk-free interest rates were based on the U.S. Treasury rate for a term commensurate with the expected life of the grant. The Company assumed a range of risk-free interest rates between 0.35% and 0.67% and a range of expected volatilities between 87.0% and 87.1% to estimate the fair value. Unrecognized compensation expense as of December 31, 2023, related to performance vesting restricted shares was $5.2 million. The expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.64 years. Predecessor Stock-Based Compensation The Predecessor granted restricted stock units to employees and directors pursuant to the 2019 Amended and Restated Incentive Stock Plan (the "2019 Plan"). During the Prior Predecessor Period, the Company’s stock-based compensation cost was $4.4 million, of which the Company capitalized $0.9 million, relating to its exploration and development efforts. Stock compensation costs, net of the amounts capitalized, are included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. The following table summarizes restricted stock unit activity for the Prior Predecessor Period: Unvested shares as of January 1, 2021 Granted Vested Forfeited/canceled Unvested shares as of May 17, 2021 Predecessor Restricted Stock Units Number of Unvested Restricted Stock Units Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Number of Unvested Performance Vesting Restricted Stock Units Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value 1,702,513 $ — (227,132) (1,475,381) — $ 4.74 — 8.45 4.16 — 840,595 $ — — (840,595) — $ 4.07 — — 4.07 — Restricted stock units awarded under the 2019 Plan generally vested over a period of one year in the case of directors and three years in the case of employees and vesting was dependent upon the recipient meeting applicable service requirements. Stock-based compensation costs are recorded ratably over the service period. The grant date fair value of restricted stock units represents the closing market price of the Company's Common Stock on the date of grant. All unrecognized compensation expense was recognized as of the Emergence Date. 91 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Predecessor Performance Vesting Restricted Stock Units The Company previously awarded performance vesting restricted stock units to certain of its executive officers under the 2019 Plan. The number of shares of Common Stock issued pursuant to the award was based on RTSR. RTSR is an incentive measure whereby participants will earn from 0% to 200% of the target award based on the Company’s TSR ranking compared to the TSR of the companies in the Company’s designated peer group at the end of the performance period. Awards were to be earned and vested over a performance period measured from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021, subject to earlier termination of the performance period in the event of a change in control. All unrecognized compensation expense was recognized as of the Emergence Date. 9. REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS Revenue Recognition The Company’s revenues are primarily derived from the sale of natural gas, oil condensate and NGL. These sales are recognized in the period that the performance obligations are satisfied. The Company generally considers the delivery of each unit (MMBtu or Bbl) to be separately identifiable and represents a distinct performance obligation that is satisfied at the time control of the product is transferred to the customer. Revenue is measured based on consideration specified in the contract with the customer, and excludes any amounts collected on behalf of third parties. These contracts typically include variable consideration that is based on pricing tied to market indices and volumes delivered in the current month. As such, this market pricing may be constrained (i.e., not estimable) at the inception of the contract but will be recognized based on the applicable market pricing, which will be known upon transfer of the goods to the customer. The payment date is usually within 30 days of the end of the calendar month in which the commodity is delivered. Gathering, processing and compression fees attributable to gas processing, as well as any transportation fees, including firm transportation fees, incurred to deliver the product to the purchaser, are presented as transportation, gathering, processing and compression expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Transaction Price Allocated to Remaining Performance Obligations A significant number of the Company's product sales are short-term in nature generally through evergreen contracts with contract terms of one year or less. These contracts typically automatically renew under the same provisions. For those contracts, the Company has utilized the practical expedient allowed in the revenue accounting standard that exempts the Company from disclosure of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations if the performance obligation is part of a contract that has an original expected duration of one year or less. For product sales that have a contract term greater than one year, the Company has utilized the practical expedient that exempts the Company from disclosure of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations if the variable consideration is allocated entirely to a wholly unsatisfied performance obligation. Under these sales contracts, each unit of product generally represents a separate performance obligation; therefore, future volumes are wholly unsatisfied and disclosure of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations is not required. Currently, the Company's product sales that have a contractual term greater than one year have no long- term fixed consideration. Contract Balances Receivables from contracts with customers are recorded when the right to consideration becomes unconditional, generally when control of the product has been transferred to the customer. Receivables from contracts with customers were $122.5 million and $278.4 million as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, and are reported in accounts receivable - oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids sales in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Company currently has no assets or liabilities related to its revenue contracts, including no upfront or rights to deficiency payments. 92 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Prior-Period Performance Obligations The Company records revenue in the month production is delivered to the purchaser. However, settlement statements for certain sales may be received for 30 to 90 days after the date production is delivered, and as a result, the Company is required to estimate the amount of production that was delivered to the purchaser and the price that will be received for the sale of the product. The differences between the estimates and the actual amounts for product sales is recorded in the month that payment is received from the purchaser. For each of the periods presented, revenue recognized in the reporting period related to performance obligations satisfied in prior reporting periods was not material. 10. LEASES Nature of Leases The Company has operating leases on certain equipment with remaining lease durations in excess of one year. The Company recognizes a right-of-use asset and lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with lease terms of greater than one year. Short-term leases that have an initial term of one year or less are not capitalized. The Company has entered into contracts for drilling rigs with varying terms with third parties to ensure operational continuity, cost control and rig availability in its operations. The Company has concluded its drilling rig contracts are operating leases as the assets are identifiable and the Company has the right to control the identified assets. The Company's drilling rig commitments are typically structured with an initial term of less than one year. At December 31, 2023, the Company had one active long-term drilling rig contract. These agreements typically include renewal options at the end of the initial term. Due to the nature of the Company's drilling schedules and potential volatility in commodity prices, the Company is unable to determine at contract commencement with reasonable certainty if the renewal options will be exercised; therefore, renewal options are not considered in the lease term for drilling contracts. The operating lease liabilities associated with these rig commitments, when applicable, are based on the minimum contractual obligations, primarily standby rates, and do not include variable amounts based on actual activity in a given period. Pursuant to the full cost method of accounting, these costs are capitalized as part of oil and natural gas properties on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. A portion of drilling costs are borne by other interest owners in our wells. The Company rents office space for its corporate headquarters, field locations and certain other equipment from third parties, which expire at various dates through 2027. These agreements are typically structured with non-cancelable terms of one year to five years. The Company has determined these agreements represent operating leases with a lease term that equals the primary non-cancelable contract term. The Company has included any renewal options that it has determined are reasonably certain of exercise in the determination of the lease terms. Discount Rate As most of the Company's leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. The Company's incremental borrowing rate reflects the estimated rate of interest that it would pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term an amount equal to the lease payments in a similar economic environment. Future amounts due under operating lease liabilities as of December 31, 2023, were as follows (in thousands): 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Total lease payments Less: imputed interest Total $ $ $ 13,439 836 561 10 — 14,846 (547) 14,299 93 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Lease costs incurred for the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 consisted of the following (in thousands): Operating lease cost Variable lease cost Short-term lease cost (1) Total lease cost Successor Year Ended December 31, 2023 Year Ended December 31, 2022 $ $ 13,752 $ — 28,691 42,443 $ 535 — 31,987 32,522 _____________________ (1) The majority of the Company's total lease cost was capitalized to the full cost pool, and the remainder was included in either lease operating expenses or general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows (in thousands): Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities Operating cash flows from operating leases Successor Year Ended December 31, 2023 Year Ended December 31, 2022 $ 6,390 $ 601 The weighted-average remaining lease term as of December 31, 2023, was 1.23 years. The weighted-average discount rate used to determine the operating lease liability as of December 31, 2023, was 6.70%. 11. INCOME TAXES Details of income tax provisions and deferred income taxes from continuing operations are provided in the following tables. The components of income tax benefits were as follows (in thousands): Successor Year Ended December 31, 2023 Year Ended December 31, 2022 Period from May 18, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Predecessor Period from January 1, 2021 through May 17, 2021 Current: State Federal Deferred: State Federal Total income tax benefit provision $ $ — $ — (26,704) (498,452) (525,156) $ 94 — $ — — — — $ (39) — — — (39) $ $ (7,968) — — — (7,968) Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements A reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax amount to the recorded benefit follows (in thousands): Income (loss) before federal income taxes Expected income tax at statutory rate State income taxes Bankruptcy adjustments Remeasurement of state deferred tax asset Return to provision Other differences Change in valuation allowance due to current year activity Income tax benefit recorded Successor Year Ended December 31, 2023 Year Ended December 31, 2022 Period from May 18, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Predecessor Period from January 1, 2021 through May 17, 2021 $ $ 945,760 $ 198,610 (2,581) — — (5,592) 1,982 (717,575) (525,156) $ 494,701 $ 103,887 2,227 — 13,869 (17,075) 1,117 (104,025) — $ (112,868) (23,702) (3,177) 44,748 (7,966) — 2,841 (12,783) (39) $ $ 243,026 51,036 (12,484) (111,285) — — 445 64,320 (7,968) For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company's effective tax rate was (56)% and an income tax benefit of $525.2 million. For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company's effective tax rate was 0%. For the Prior Successor Period, the Company had an effective tax rate of 0.03% and an income tax benefit of $39 thousand. For the Prior Predecessor Period, the Company had an effective tax rate of (3.3)% and an income tax benefit of $8.0 million. The lower effective income tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2023, is driven by the release of the valuation allowance on the Company's deferred tax assets, which is also the driver behind the effective tax rate and the Company's statutory tax rate. The tax effects of temporary differences and net operating loss carryforwards, which give rise to deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 are estimated as follows (in thousands): Deferred tax assets: Net operating loss carryforward and tax credits Oil and gas property basis difference Investment in pass through entities Stock-based compensation expense Change in fair value of derivative instruments Other assets Total deferred tax assets Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance Deferred tax liabilities: Change in fair value of derivative instruments Right of use asset Other Total deferred tax liabilities Net deferred tax asset 95 Successor Year Ended December 31, 2023 Year Ended December 31, 2022 $ $ 399,017 $ 143,769 68,114 1,262 — 52,730 664,892 (85,757) 579,135 50,448 3,003 528 53,979 525,156 $ 346,455 269,206 66,502 1,484 73,198 52,107 808,952 (803,332) 5,620 — 5,615 5 5,620 — Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements As discussed in Note 2, elements of the Plan provided that the Company’s indebtedness related to Predecessor Senior Notes and certain general unsecured claims were exchanged for Common Stock in settlement of those claims. Absent an exception, a debtor recognizes CODI upon discharge of its outstanding indebtedness for an amount of consideration that is less than its adjusted issue price. The IRC provides that a debtor in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case may exclude CODI from taxable income, but must reduce certain of its tax attributes by the amount of any CODI realized as a result of the consummation of a plan of reorganization. The amount of CODI realized by a taxpayer is determined based on the fair market value of the consideration received by the creditors in settlement of outstanding indebtedness. As a result of the market value of equity upon emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, the estimated amount of CODI and historical interest expense haircut is approximately $655 million, which will reduce the value of the Company’s net operating losses. The actual reduction in tax attributes does not occur until the first day of the Company’s tax year subsequent to the date of emergence, or January 1, 2022. At each reporting period, the Company weighs all available positive and negative evidence to determine whether its deferred tax assets are more likely than not to be realized. A valuation allowance for deferred tax assets, including net operating losses, is recognized when it is more likely than not that some or all of the benefit from the deferred tax assets will not be realized. To assess the likelihood, the Company uses estimates and judgment regarding future taxable income and considers the tax laws in the jurisdiction where such taxable income is generated, to determine whether a valuation allowance is required. Such evidence can include current financial position, results of operations, both actual and forecasted, the reversal of deferred tax liabilities and tax planning strategies as well as the current and forecasted business economics of the oil and gas industry. Based upon the Company’s analysis, the Company believes it is more-likely-than-not that a portion of the Company's federal and state deferred tax assets will be utilized. The Company recorded a reduction in the related valuation allowance associated with federal and state deferred tax assets of $699.7 million and $23.4 million respectively. The Company will continue to evaluate both the positive and negative evidence on a quarterly basis in determining the need for a valuation allowance with respect to the deferred tax assets. Changes in positive and negative evidence, including differences between estimated and actual results, could result in changes in the valuation of the deferred tax assets that could have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. Changes in existing tax laws could also affect actual tax results and the realization of deferred tax assets over time. The Company has an available federal tax net operating loss carryforward estimated at approximately $1.8 billion as of December 31, 2023. These federal net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $349 million generated in tax years prior to 2018 will begin to expire in 2036. As a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the 2018 through 2023 federal NOL carryforwards of $1.4 billion have no expiration. The Company also has state net operating loss carryovers of approximately $702 million that will begin to expire in 2024. As of December 31, 2023, we had no liability for uncertain tax positions. 12. EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE Basic income or loss per share attributable to common stockholders is computed as (i) net income or loss less (ii) dividends paid to holders of preferred stock less (iii) net income or loss attributable to participating securities divided by (iv) weighted average basic shares outstanding. Diluted net income or loss per share attributable to common stockholders is computed as (i) basic net income or loss attributable to common stockholders plus (ii) diluted adjustments to income allocable to participating securities divided by (iii) weighted average diluted shares outstanding. The "if-converted" method is used to determine the dilutive impact for the Company's convertible preferred stock and the treasury stock method is used to determine the dilutive impact of unvested restricted stock. There were 0.3 million and 0.2 million shares of restricted stock that were considered dilutive for the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. There were no shares of restricted stock that were considered dilutive for the Prior Successor Period or Prior Predecessor Period. There were 3.2 million, 3.7 million and 4.1 million potential shares of common stock issuable due to the Company's convertible Preferred Stock for the years ended December 31, 2023, December 31, 2022 and Prior Successor Period, respectively. There were 0.1 million shares of restricted stock that were considered anti-dilutive during the Prior Successor Period. 96 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Reconciliations of the components of basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share are presented in the table below (in thousands): Net income (loss) Dividends on Preferred Stock Participating securities - Preferred Stock (1) Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders Re-allocation of participating securities Diluted net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders Basic Shares Dilutive Shares Basic EPS Dilutive EPS Successor Year Ended December 31, 2023 Year Ended December 31, 2022 Period from May 18, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Predecessor Period from January 1, 2021 through May 17, 2021 $ $ $ $ $ 1,470,916 $ (4,840) (212,360) 1,253,716 $ 2,475 1,256,191 $ 18,645 18,902 67.24 $ 66.46 $ 494,701 $ (5,444) (76,401) 412,856 $ 512 413,368 $ 20,185 20,347 20.45 $ 20.32 $ (112,829) (4,573) — (117,402) — (117,402) 20,545 20,545 (5.71) (5.71) $ $ $ $ $ 250,994 — — 250,994 — 250,994 160,834 160,834 1.56 1.56 _____________________ (1) Preferred Stock represents participating securities because they participate in any dividends on shares of Common Stock on a pari passu, pro rata basis. However, Preferred Stock does not participate in undistributed net losses. 13. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS Natural Gas, Oil and NGL Derivative Instruments The Company seeks to mitigate risks related to unfavorable changes in natural gas, oil and NGL prices, which are subject to significant and often volatile fluctuation, by entering into over-the-counter fixed price swaps, basis swaps, costless collars and various types of option contracts. These contracts allow the Company to mitigate the impact of declines in future natural gas, oil and NGL prices by effectively locking in a floor price for a certain level of the Company’s production. However, these hedge contracts also limit the benefit to the Company in periods of favorable price movements. The volume of production subject to commodity derivative instruments and the mix of the instruments are frequently evaluated and adjusted by management in response to changing market conditions. Gulfport may enter into commodity derivative contracts up to limitations set forth in its Credit Facility. The Company generally enters into commodity derivative contracts for approximately 30% to 70% of its forecasted current year annual production by the end of the first quarter of each fiscal year. The Company typically enters into commodity derivative contracts for the next 12 to 36 months. Gulfport does not enter into commodity derivative contracts for speculative purposes. The Company does not currently have any commodity derivative transactions that have margin requirements or collateral provisions that would require payments prior to the scheduled settlement dates. The Company's commodity derivative contract counterparties are typically financial institutions and energy trading firms with investment-grade credit ratings. Gulfport routinely monitors and manages its exposure to counterparty risk by requiring specific minimum credit standards for all counterparties, actively monitoring counterparties' public credit ratings and avoiding the concentration of credit exposure by transacting with multiple counterparties. The Company has master netting agreements with some counterparties that allow the offsetting of receivables and payables in a default situation. As of December 31, 2023, our commodity derivative contracts were spread among 12 counterparties. Fixed price swaps require that the Company receive a fixed price and pay a floating market price to the counterparty for the hedged commodity. They are settled monthly based on differences between the fixed price specified in the contract and the referenced settlement price. When the referenced settlement price is less than the price specified in the contract, the Company receives an amount from the counterparty based on the price difference multiplied by the volume. Similarly, when the referenced settlement price exceeds the price specified in the contract, the Company pays the counterparty an amount based on the price difference multiplied by the volume. 97 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements The Company has entered into natural gas, crude oil and NGL fixed price swap contracts based off the NYMEX Henry Hub, NYMEX WTI and Mont Belvieu C3 indices. Below is a summary of the Company's open fixed price swap positions as of December 31, 2023. Natural Gas 2024 2025 2026 Oil 2024 NGL 2024 2025 Index NYMEX Henry Hub NYMEX Henry Hub NYMEX Henry Hub NYMEX WTI Mont Belvieu C3 Mont Belvieu C3 Daily Volume (MMBtu/d) Weighted Average Price ($/MMBtu) 324,973 $ 180,000 $ 30,000 $ 500 $ 2,500 $ 1,000 $ (Bbl/d) (Bbl/d) 4.05 4.00 3.62 77.50 30.25 30.03 ($/Bbl) ($/Bbl) Each two-way price costless collar has a set floor and ceiling price for the hedged production. They are settled monthly based on differences between the floor and ceiling prices specified in the contract and the referenced settlement price. If the applicable monthly price indices are outside of the ranges set by the floor and ceiling prices in the collar contracts, the Company will cash-settle the difference with the hedge counterparty. When the referenced settlement price is less than the floor price in the contract, the Company receives an amount from the counterparty based on the price difference multiplied by the hedged contract volume. Similarly, when the referenced settlement price exceeds the ceiling price specified in the contract, the Company pays the counterparty an amount based on the price difference multiplied by the hedged contract volume. No payment is due from either party if the referenced settlement price is within the range set by the floor and ceiling prices. The Company has entered into natural gas and crude oil costless collars based off the NYMEX Henry Hub and NYMEX WTI indices. Below is a summary of the Company's costless collar positions as of December 31, 2023. Natural Gas 2024 2025 Oil 2024 Index NYMEX Henry Hub NYMEX Henry Hub Daily Volume (MMBtu/d) Weighted Average Floor Price Weighted Average Ceiling Price ($/MMBtu) ($/MMBtu) 225,000 $ 100,000 $ 3.36 $ 3.62 $ 5.14 4.54 NYMEX WTI 1,000 $ 62.00 $ 80.00 (Bbl/d) ($/Bbl) ($/Bbl) From time to time the Company has sold natural gas call options in exchange for a premium, and used the associated premiums received to enhance the fixed price for a portion of the fixed price natural gas swaps. Each sold call option has an established ceiling price. If at the time of settlement the referenced settlement price exceeds the ceiling price, the Company pays its counterparty an amount equal to the difference between the referenced settlement price and the price ceiling multiplied by the hedged contract volumes. No payment is due from either party if the referenced settlement price is below the price ceiling. Below is a summary of the Company's open sold call option positions as of December 31, 2023. Natural Gas 2024 2025 Daily Volume (MMBtu/d) Weighted Average Ceiling Price ($/MMBtu) 202,000 $ 193,315 $ 3.33 5.80 Index NYMEX Henry Hub NYMEX Henry Hub 98 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements In addition, the Company has entered into natural gas basis swap positions. These instruments are arrangements that guarantee a fixed price differential to NYMEX Henry Hub from a specified delivery point. The Company receives the fixed price differential and pays the floating market price differential to the counterparty for the hedged commodity. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had the following natural gas basis swap positions open: Natural Gas 2024 2024 2024 Rex Zone 3 NGPL TXOK TETCO M2 Balance Sheet Presentation Gulfport Pays Gulfport Receives NYMEX Plus Fixed Spread NYMEX Plus Fixed Spread NYMEX Plus Fixed Spread Daily Volume (MMBtu/d) Weighted Average Fixed Spread ($/MMBtu) 150,000 $ 70,000 $ 179,945 $ (0.15) (0.31) (0.93) The Company reports the fair value of derivative instruments on the consolidated balance sheets as derivative instruments under current assets, noncurrent assets, current liabilities, and noncurrent liabilities on a gross basis. The Company determines the current and noncurrent classification based on the timing of expected future cash flows of individual trades. The following table presents the fair value of the Company's derivative instruments on a gross basis at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (in thousands): Short-term derivative asset Long-term derivative asset Short-term derivative liability Long-term derivative liability Total commodity derivative position Gains and Losses December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Successor $ $ 233,226 $ 47,566 (21,963) (18,602) 240,227 $ 87,508 26,525 (343,522) (118,404) (347,893) The following table presents the gain and loss recognized in net gain (loss) on natural gas, oil and NGL derivatives in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2023, December 31, 2022, Prior Successor Period and Prior Predecessor Period (in thousands): Natural gas derivatives - fair value gains (losses) Natural gas derivatives - settlement gains (losses) Total gains (losses) on natural gas derivatives Oil and condensate derivatives - fair value gains (losses) Oil and condensate derivatives - settlement losses Total gains (losses) on oil and condensate derivatives NGL derivatives - fair value (losses) gains NGL derivatives - settlement gains (losses) Total gains (losses) on NGL derivatives Successor Year Ended December 31, 2023 Year Ended December 31, 2022 Period from May 18, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Predecessor Period from January 1, 2021 through May 17, 2021 $ 584,563 $ 146,381 730,944 32,797 $ (1,002,098) (969,301) $ (223,512) (300,172) (523,684) (123,080) (3,362) (126,442) 5,971 (3,272) 2,699 (2,414) 9,090 6,676 6,618 (39,163) (32,545) 14,648 (12,549) 2,099 (5,128) (9,720) (14,848) (5,322) (12,965) (18,287) (6,126) — (6,126) (4,671) — (4,671) Total gains (losses) on natural gas, oil and NGL derivatives $ 740,319 $ (999,747) $ (556,819) $ (137,239) 99 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Liabilities As noted above, the Company records the fair value of derivative instruments on a gross basis. The following table presents the gross amounts of recognized derivative assets and liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets and the amounts that are subject to offsetting under master netting arrangements with counterparties, all at fair value (in thousands): Gross Assets (Liabilities) Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Successor As of December 31, 2023 Gross Amounts Subject to Master Netting Agreements 280,792 $ (40,565) $ (30,866) $ 30,866 $ Gross Assets (Liabilities) Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Successor As of December 31, 2022 Gross Amounts Subject to Master Netting Agreements 114,033 $ (461,926) $ (80,345) $ 80,345 $ $ $ $ $ Net Amount 249,926 (9,699) Net Amount 33,688 (381,581) Derivative assets Derivative liabilities Derivative assets Derivative liabilities Concentration of Credit Risk By using derivative instruments that are not traded on an exchange, the Company is exposed to the credit risk of its counterparties. Credit risk is the risk of loss from counterparties not performing under the terms of the derivative instrument. When the fair value of a derivative instrument is positive, the counterparty is expected to owe the Company, which creates credit risk. To minimize the credit risk in derivative instruments, it is the Company’s policy to enter into derivative contracts only with counterparties that are creditworthy financial institutions deemed by management as competent and competitive market makers. The Company’s derivative contracts are spread between multiple counterparties to lessen its exposure to any individual counterparty. Additionally, the Company uses master netting agreements to minimize credit risk exposure. The creditworthiness of the Company’s counterparties is subject to periodic review. None of the Company’s derivative instrument contracts contain credit-risk related contingent features. Other than as provided by the Company’s revolving credit facility, the Company is not required to provide credit support or collateral to any of its counterparties under its derivative instruments, nor are the counterparties required to provide credit support to the Company. 14. RESTRUCTURING COSTS During the year ended December 31, 2023, Gulfport recognized $4.8 million in personnel-related restructuring expenses associated with changes in the organizational structure and leadership team resulting from the appointment of Gulfport's new CEO in January 2023. Of these expenses, $1.3 million resulted from accelerated vesting of certain share-based grants, which are non-cash charges. The organizational changes were completed in the second quarter of 2023 and there are no remaining employee termination liabilities associated with these changes. During the Prior Successor Period, the Company recognized $2.9 million in a workforce reduction representing approximately 3% of its headcount. Charges related to the reduction in workforce primarily consisted of one-time employee-related termination benefits. 15. INVESTMENTS Grizzly Oil Sands ULC The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary Grizzly Holdings, owns an approximate 24.5% interest in Grizzly, a Canadian unlimited liability company. As of December 31, 2023, Grizzly had approximately 830,000 acres under lease in the Athabasca, Peace River and Cold Lake oil sands regions of Alberta, Canada. The Company has not paid any cash calls since its decision to cease funding further capital calls in 2019. Grizzly’s functional currency is the Canadian dollar. 100 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements As discussed in Note 3, the Company reduced the carrying value of its investment in Grizzly to zero upon the Emergence Date. The reduction in valuation was based upon the Company's new management's assessment of the investment and its priority for future funding in its portfolio. In particular, Grizzly’s operations remained suspended, even with improvements in the pricing environment since its initial suspension in 2015. Additionally, the Company does not anticipate funding future capital calls, which will lead to further dilution of its equity ownership interest. 16. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS The Company records certain financial and non-financial assets and liabilities on the balance sheet at fair value. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Market or observable inputs are the preferred sources of values, followed by assumptions based on hypothetical transactions in the absence of market inputs. Fair value measurements are classified and disclosed in one of the following categories: Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date. Level 2 – Quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable. Level 3 – Significant inputs to the valuation model are unobservable. Valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs are favored. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the placement of assets and liabilities within the levels of the fair value hierarchy. Reclassifications of fair value between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, if applicable, are made at the end of each quarter. Financial assets and liabilities The following tables summarize the Company’s financial and non-financial assets and liabilities by valuation level as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (in thousands): Assets: Derivative instruments Contingent consideration arrangement Total assets Liabilities: Derivative instruments Assets: Derivative instruments Contingent consideration arrangement Total assets Liabilities: Derivative instruments Level 1 Successor December 31, 2023 Level 2 Level 3 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ Level 1 280,792 $ — $ 280,792 $ 40,565 $ Successor December 31, 2022 Level 2 Level 3 114,033 $ — $ 114,033 $ 461,926 $ — 2,900 2,900 — — 4,900 4,900 — 101 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements The Company estimates the fair value of all derivative instruments using industry-standard models that consider various assumptions including current market and contractual prices for the underlying instruments, implied volatility, time value, nonperformance risk, as well as other relevant economic measures. Substantially all of these inputs are observable in the marketplace throughout the full term of the instrument and can be supported by observable data. The Company's SCOOP water infrastructure sale, which closed in the first quarter of 2020, included a contingent consideration arrangement. As of December 31, 2023, the fair value of the contingent consideration was $2.9 million, of which $0.2 million is included in prepaid expenses and other assets and $2.7 million is included in other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The fair value of the contingent consideration arrangement is calculated using discounted cash flow techniques and is based on internal estimates of the Company's future development program and water production levels. Given the unobservable nature of the inputs, the fair value measurement of the contingent consideration arrangement is deemed to use Level 3 inputs. The Company has elected the fair value option for this contingent consideration arrangement and, therefore, records changes in fair value in earnings. The Company recognized losses of $1.4 million and $0.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, with respect to this contingent consideration arrangement. These fair value changes are included in other expense (income) in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Non-financial assets and liabilities The initial measurement of asset retirement obligations at fair value is calculated using discounted cash flow techniques and based on internal estimates of future retirement costs associated with oil and gas properties. Given the unobservable nature of the inputs, including plugging costs and reserve lives, the initial measurement of the asset retirement obligation liability is deemed to use Level 3 inputs. See Note 4 for further discussion of the Company’s asset retirement obligations. Asset retirement obligations incurred were $0.6 million and $0.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Fair value of other financial instruments The carrying amounts on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable and accrued liabilities are carried at cost, which approximates market value due to their short-term nature. Long-term debt related to the Company's Credit Facility is carried at cost, which approximates market value based on the borrowing rates currently available to the Company with similar terms and maturities. 17. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS In the ordinary course of business, the Company has conducted business activities with certain related parties. As discussed in Note 2, the Company's previously owned shares of the outstanding common stock of Mammoth Energy were used to settle Class 4A claims in 2021. Subsequent to Gulfport's emergence, the Company held no shares of Mammoth Energy's outstanding common stock. There were no material amounts of services provided by Mammoth Energy that were provided during the Prior Predecessor Period. Share Repurchase Program Concurrent with the closing of the June offering transaction discussed in Note 7, the Company purchased 215,060 shares of its common stock from Silver Point Capital, L.P. for approximately $20.4 million. The repurchase is part of the Company's existing share Repurchase Program. Upon closing of the transaction on June 26, 2023, the repurchased common stock was cancelled. The Company purchased 146,455 shares of its common stock from Silver Point Capital, L.P. for approximately $20.0 million. The repurchase is part of the Company's existing share Repurchase Program. Upon closing of the transaction on December 11, 2023, the repurchased common stock was cancelled. 102 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements 18. COMMITMENTS Firm Transportation and Gathering Agreements The Company has contractual commitments with midstream and pipeline companies for future gathering and transportation of natural gas from the Company's producing wells to downstream markets. Under certain of these agreements, the Company has minimum daily volume commitments. The Company is also obligated under certain of these arrangements to pay a demand charge for firm capacity rights on pipeline systems regardless of the amount of pipeline capacity utilized by the Company. If the Company does not utilize the capacity, it often can release it to other counterparties, thus reducing the cost of these commitments. Working interest owners and royalty interest owners, where appropriate, will be responsible for their proportionate share of these costs. Commitments related to future firm transportation and gathering agreements are not recorded as obligations in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets; however, costs associated with utilized future firm transportation and gathering agreements are reflected in the Company's estimates of proved reserves. A summary of these commitments at December 31, 2023, are set forth in the table below (in thousands): 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Thereafter Total Other Operational Commitments $ $ 219,367 137,728 134,257 136,425 136,581 600,031 1,364,389 The Company entered into various contractual commitments to purchase inventory and other material to be used in future activities. The Company's commitment to purchase these materials spans 2024, with approximately $28.9 million remaining. Contributions to 401(k) Plan Gulfport sponsors a 401(k) plan under which eligible employees may contribute a portion of their total compensation up to the maximum pre-tax threshold through salary deferrals. The plan is considered a Safe Harbor 401(k) and provides a company match on 100% of salary deferrals that do not exceed 6% of compensation. The Company may also make discretionary elective contributions to the plan. The following table summarizes the contributions expenses related to this plan for the years ended December 31, 2023, December 31, 2022, Prior Successor Period and Prior Predecessor Period (in thousands): Contributions expense 19. CONTINGENCIES Successor Year Ended December 31, 2023 Year Ended December 31, 2022 Period from May 18, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Predecessor Period from January 1, 2021 through May 17, 2021 $ 1,549 $ 1,386 $ 683 $ 721 The Company is involved in a number of litigation and regulatory proceedings including those described below. Many of these proceedings are in early stages, and many of them seek or may seek damages and penalties, the amount of which is indeterminate. The Company's total accrued liabilities in respect of litigation and regulatory proceedings is determined on a case-by-case basis and represents an estimate of probable losses after considering, among other factors, the progress of each case or proceeding, its experience and the experience of others in similar cases or proceedings, and the opinions and views of legal counsel. Significant judgment is required in making these estimates and their final liabilities may ultimately be materially different. In accordance with ASC Topic 450, Contingencies, an accrual is recorded for a material loss contingency when its occurrence is probable and damages are reasonably estimable based on the anticipated most likely outcome or the minimum amount within a range of possible outcomes. 103 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Litigation and Regulatory Proceedings As part of its Chapter 11 Cases and restructuring efforts, the Company filed motions to reject certain firm transportation agreements between the Company and affiliates of TC Energy Corporation ("TC") and Rover Pipeline LLC ("Rover"). During the third quarter of 2021, Gulfport finalized a settlement agreement with TC that was approved by the Bankruptcy Court on September 21, 2021. Pursuant to the settlement agreement, Gulfport and TC agreed that the firm transportation contracts between them would be rejected without any further payment or obligation by either party, and TC assigned its damages claims from such rejection to Gulfport. In exchange, Gulfport agreed to make a payment of $43.8 million in cash to TC. The $43.8 million was paid on October 7, 2021. Gulfport expects to receive distributions for a significant portion of such amounts through future distributions with respect to the assigned claims pursuant to the terms of the Plan that became effective in May 2021. Any future distributions will be recognized once received by Gulfport. In February 2022, Gulfport received an initial distribution of $11.5 million from the above-mentioned claim, which is included in Other, net in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. During the first quarter of 2023, Gulfport finalized a settlement agreement with Rover that was approved by the Bankruptcy Court on February 21, 2023. Pursuant to the settlement agreement, Gulfport and Rover agreed that the firm transportation contracts between them would be rejected. The Bankruptcy Court Order provided Rover will: (a) receive an allowed $85.9 million Class 4A General Unsecured Claim (the “Rover Unsecured Claim”), (b) receive an administrative claim of $1.0 million payable by Gulfport, and (c) draw the full amount of its credit assurance. Gulfport paid the $1.0 million administrative claim during the first quarter, and has no further obligations to Rover. The Rover Unsecured Claim will receive distributions under the Plan payable from the liquidating trust, not Gulfport. On February 24, 2023, Gulfport received an additional $17.8 million interim distribution for its TC claim. On December 22, 2023, Gulfport received its final $8.3 million distribution for its TC claim. These payments are included in Other, net in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. The Company, along with other oil and gas companies, have been named as a defendant in a number of lawsuits where Plaintiffs assert their respective leases are limited to the Marcellus and Utica shale geological formations and allege that Defendants have willfully trespassed and illegally produced oil, natural gas, and other hydrocarbon products beyond these respective formations. They also allege that Defendants engaged in conversion and were unjustly enriched. Plaintiffs seek the full value of any production from below the Marcellus and Utica shale formations, unspecified damages from the diminution of value to their mineral estate, unspecified punitive damages, and the payment of reasonable attorney fees, legal expenses, and interest. On April 27, 2021, the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas approved a settlement agreement in which the plaintiffs fully released the Company from all claims that accrued and any damages related to the period before the effective date of the Company’s Chapter 11 plan, which occurred on May 17, 2021. The plaintiffs are continuing to pursue alleged damages after May 17, 2021. Business Operations The Company is involved in various lawsuits and disputes incidental to its business operations, including commercial disputes, personal injury claims, royalty claims, property damage claims and contract actions. Environmental Contingencies The nature of the oil and gas business carries with it certain environmental risks for Gulfport and its subsidiaries. Gulfport and its subsidiaries have implemented various policies, programs, procedures, training and audits to reduce and mitigate environmental risks. The Company conducts periodic reviews, on a company-wide basis, to assess changes in its environmental risk profile. Environmental reserves are established for environmental liabilities for which economic losses are probable and reasonably estimable. The Company manages its exposure to environmental liabilities in acquisitions by using an evaluation process that seeks to identify pre-existing contamination or compliance concerns and address the potential liability. Depending on the extent of an identified environmental concern, it may, among other things, exclude a property from the transaction, require the seller to remediate the property to its satisfaction in an acquisition or agree to assume liability for the remediation of the property. 104 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Other Matters Based on management’s current assessment, they are of the opinion that no pending or threatened lawsuit or dispute relating to its business operations is likely to have a material adverse effect on their future consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The final resolution of such matters could exceed amounts accrued, however, and actual results could differ materially from management’s estimates. Concentration of Credit Risk Gulfport operates in the oil and natural gas industry principally in the states of Ohio and Oklahoma with sales to refineries, re-sellers such as marketers, and other end users. While certain of these customers are affected by periodic downturns in the economy in general or in their specific segment of the oil and gas industry, Gulfport believes that its level of credit-related losses due to such economic fluctuations has been immaterial and will continue to be immaterial to the Company’s results of operations in the long term. The Company maintains cash balances at several banks. Accounts at each institution are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. At December 31, 2023, Gulfport held no cash in excess of insured limits in these banks. During the year ended December 31, 2023, one customer accounted for approximately 12% of the Company's total sales. During the year ended December 31, 2022, two customers accounted for approximately 31% of the Company's total sales. During the Prior Successor Period, two customers accounted for approximately 30% of the Company's total sales. During the Prior Predecessor Period, three customers accounted for approximately 37% of the Company's total sales. The Company does not believe that the loss of any of these customers would have a material adverse effect on its natural gas, oil and condensate and NGL sales as alternative customers are readily available. 20. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES (UNAUDITED) The Company is making the following supplemental disclosures of oil and gas activities, in accordance with the full cost method of accounting for its oil and gas exploration and development activities. The Company owns a 24.5% interest in Grizzly. However, Grizzly did not have any material activity or proved reserves in the years presented below. As such, amounts related to Grizzly have been omitted below. The following table provides historical revenue and cost information relating to the Company’s oil and gas operations located entirely in the United States: Capitalized Costs Related to Oil and Gas Producing Activities (in thousands) Proved properties Unproved properties Total oil and natural gas properties Accumulated depletion and amortization Net capitalized costs 105 Successor Year Ended December 31, 2023 Year Ended December 31, 2022 $ $ 2,904,519 $ 204,233 3,108,752 (862,253) 2,246,499 $ 2,418,666 178,472 2,597,138 (543,780) 2,053,358 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Costs Incurred in Oil and Gas Property Acquisition and Development Activities (in thousands) Acquisition Development Exploratory Total Successor Year Ended December 31, 2023 Year Ended December 31, 2022 Period from May 18, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Predecessor Period from January 1, 2021 through May 17, 2021 $ $ 93,905 $ 419,431 — 513,336 $ 29,675 $ 441,458 — 471,133 $ 13,411 191,193 — 204,604 $ $ 3,922 112,986 — 116,908 Capitalized interest is included as part of the cost of oil and natural gas properties. The Company did not capitalize interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2022, or Prior Predecessor Period. The Company capitalized $4.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, and $0.2 million during the Prior Successor Period based on the Company's weighted average cost of borrowings used to finance expenditures. In addition to capitalized interest, the Company capitalized internal costs totaling $22.8 million, $20.2 million, $11.9 million and $8.0 million during the years ended December 31, 2023, December 31, 2022, Prior Successor Period and Prior Predecessor Period, respectively, which were directly related to the acquisition, exploration and development of the Company's oil and natural gas properties. Results of Operations for Producing Activities (in thousands) The following table sets forth the revenues and expenses related to the production and sale of oil and natural gas. The income tax expense is calculated by applying the current statutory tax rates to the revenues after deducting costs, which include depreciation, depletion and amortization allowances, after giving effect to the permanent differences. The results of operations exclude general office overhead and interest expense attributable to oil and gas production. Revenues Production costs Depletion Impairment Income tax benefit Results of operations from producing activities Depletion per Mcf of gas equivalent (Mcfe) Year Ended December 31, 2023 $ $ $ 1,051,383 (450,996) (318,473) — 525,156 807,070 0.83 106 Successor Year Ended December 31, 2022 $ Period from May 18, 2021 through December 31, 2021 $ $ $ 1,092,584 (274,428) (159,518) (117,813) 39 540,864 0.69 2,330,859 (482,175) (266,449) — — 1,582,235 0.74 $ $ Predecessor Period from January 1, 2021 through May 17, 2021 $ 410,276 (192,959) (60,831) — 7,968 164,454 0.45 $ $ Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Oil and Natural Gas Reserves The following table presents estimated volumes of proved developed and undeveloped oil and gas reserves as of December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 and changes in proved reserves during the last three years. The reserve reports use an average price equal to the unweighted arithmetic average of hydrocarbon prices received on a field-by-field basis on the first day of each month within the 12-month period ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, in accordance with guidelines of the SEC applicable to reserves estimates. The prices used for the 2023 reserve report are $78.21 per barrel of oil, $2.64 per MMbtu and $31.42 per barrel for NGL, adjusted by lease for transportation fees and regional price differentials, and for oil and gas reserves, respectively. The prices used at December 31, 2022 and 2021 for reserve report purposes are $94.14 per barrel, $6.36 per MMbtu and $47.86 per barrel for NGL and $66.55 per barrel, $3.60 per MMbtu and $31.90 per barrel for NGL, respectively. Gulfport emphasizes that the volumes of reserves shown below are estimates which, by their nature, are subject to revision. The estimates are made using all available geological and reservoir data, as well as production performance data. These estimates are reviewed annually and revised, either upward or downward, as warranted by additional performance data. Oil (MMBbl) Natural Gas (Bcf) NGL (MMBbl) Natural Gas Equivalent (Bcfe) Proved Reserves December 31, 2020 (Predecessor) Purchases of reserves Extensions and discoveries Sales of reserves Revisions of prior reserve estimates Current production December 31, 2021 (Successor) Purchases of reserves Extensions and discoveries Sales of reserves Revisions of prior reserve estimates Current production December 31, 2022 (Successor) Purchases of reserves Extensions and discoveries Sales of reserves Revisions of prior reserve estimates Current production December 31, 2023 (Successor) Proved developed reserves December 31, 2020 (Predecessor) December 31, 2021 (Successor) December 31, 2022 (Successor) December 31, 2023 (Successor) Proved undeveloped reserves December 31, 2020 (Predecessor) December 31, 2021 (Successor) December 31, 2022 (Successor) December 31, 2023 (Successor) Totals may not sum or recalculate due to rounding. 2,281 — 617 — 913 (333) 3,478 — 391 — 66 (322) 3,612 — 875 — (411) (350) 3,725 1,358 1,928 2,034 1,980 923 1,550 1,578 1,746 38 — 11 — 9 (4) 54 — 5 — — (4) 54 — 14 — (1) (4) 63 22 31 34 31 16 22 20 32 2,588 — 695 — 982 (366) 3,898 — 439 — 70 (359) 4,048 — 996 — (445) (385) 4,214 1,527 2,165 2,295 2,203 1,061 1,733 1,752 2,011 13 — 2 — 2 (2) 16 — 3 — — (2) 18 — 6 — (4) (1) 19 7 8 9 6 7 8 9 12 107 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements In 2023, the Company experienced extensions of 995.7 Bcfe of estimated proved reserves, which were primarily attributable to the Company's continued development of its Utica/Marcellus and SCOOP acreages. Of the total extensions, 789.2 Bcfe was attributable to the addition of 67 Utica PUD locations, 88.6 Bcfe was attributable to the addition of 12 Marcellus PUD locations, and 110.4 Bcfe was attributable to the addition of 14 SCOOP PUD locations. The Company experienced total downward revisions of 444.9 Bcfe in estimated proved reserves. These consisted of upward revisions of 24.9 Bcfe as a result of positive well performance and 293.9 Bcfe due to an increase in working interest and net revenue interest as a result of our successful leasing efforts through 2023. These were offset by downward revisions of 554.9 Bcfe which were primarily a result of development schedule changes with some PUD well design changes. The schedule changes moved the development of 36 Utica/Marcellus PUD locations and 8 SCOOP PUD locations beyond the SEC requirement of developing these wells five years from initial booking. The development schedule changes reflect our ongoing commitment to optimizing the long-term plan to best develop our asset, maximize cash flow, and overall economic returns. These locations excluded from our SEC reserves report remain in Gulfport's development plan. Additionally, downward revisions of 159.7 Bcfe due to commodity price changes. Commodity prices experienced volatility throughout 2023 and the 12-month average price for natural gas decreased from $6.36 per MMBtu for 2022 to $2.64 per MMBtu for 2023, the 12-month average price for NGL increased from $47.86 per barrel for 2022 to $31.42 per barrel for 2023, and the 12-month average price for crude oil decreased from $94.14 per barrel for 2022 to $78.21 per barrel for 2023. Finally, downward revisions of 49.1 Bcfe were a result of a combination of various economic assumption updates. In 2022, the Company experienced extensions of 438.9 Bcfe of estimated proved reserves, which were primarily attributable to the Company's continued development of its Utica/Marcellus and SCOOP acreages. Of the total extensions, 295.9 Bcfe was attributable to the addition of 36 PUD locations in the Utica, 72.1 Bcfe was attributable to the addition of 8 PUD locations in the Marcellus and 65.4 Bcfe was attributable to the addition of 5 PUD locations in the SCOOP. The Company experienced total upward revisions of approximately 69.7 Bcfe in estimated proved reserves, of which 47.7 Bcfe was the result of improved commodity prices. The 12-month average price for natural gas increased from $3.60 per MMBtu for 2021 to $6.36 per MMBtu for 2022, the 12-month average price for NGL increased from $31.90 per barrel for 2021 to $47.86 per barrel for 2022, and the 12-month average price for crude oil increased from $66.55 per barrel for 2021 to $94.14 per barrel for 2022. Upward revisions of 144.5 Bcfe were a result of an increase in working interest and net revenue interests as a result of our successful leasing efforts through 2022. Downward revisions of 95.6 Bcfe were experienced as a result of the SEC five-year development window, which removed 4 PUD locations in the Utica and 5 PUD locations in the SCOOP. The development plan changes reflect our commitment to optimizing the long-term development schedule to maximize cash flow and overall economic returns. A small downward revision of 26.9 Bcfe was primarily a result of performance changes to several wells and changes in PUD location forecasts. In 2021, the Company experienced extensions of 694.6 Bcfe of estimated proved reserves, which were primarily attributable to the Company's continued development of its Utica and SCOOP acreage. Of the total extensions, 352.2 Bcfe was attributable to the addition of 29 PUD locations in the Utica, 342.2 Bcfe was attributable to the addition of 34 PUD locations in the SCOOP. The Company experienced total upward revisions of approximately 982.2 Bcfe in estimated proved reserves, of which 889.2 Bcfe was the result of improved commodity prices. The 12-month average price for natural gas increased from $1.99 per MMBtu for 2020 to $3.60 per MMBtu for 2021, the 12-month average price for NGL increased from $15.40 per barrel for 2020 to $31.90 per barrel for 2021, and the 12-month average price for crude oil increased from $39.54 per barrel for 2020 to $66.55 per barrel for 2021. Upward revisions of 157.6 Bcfe were experienced from a combination of well performance, operating and development cost improvements and working interest changes. This was partially offset by a downward revision of 64.6 Bcfe, which was primarily a result of the exclusion of 4 PUD locations in the Utica when changes in the Company's schedule moved development of these PUD locations beyond five years of initial booking. The development plan change reflects the Company's commitment to capital discipline, funding future activities within cash flow and ongoing optimization of our development plan. Finally, during 2021, we sold approximately 0.2 Bcfe of proved oil and natural gas reserves through various sales of our non-operated interests in our other non-core assets. Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Relating to Proved Oil and Gas Reserves The following tables present the estimated future cash flows, and changes therein, from Gulfport’s proven oil and gas reserves as of December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 using an unweighted average first-of-the-month price for the period January through December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021. The average gas prices used were $2.64, $6.36 and $3.60 for the periods ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The average oil prices used were $78.21, $94.14 and $66.55, for the periods ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The average NGL prices used were $31.42, $47.86 and $31.90, for the periods ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. 108 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Year ended operating expenses, development costs and appropriate statutory income tax rates, with consideration of future tax rates, were used to compute the future net cash flows. All cash flows were discounted at 10% to reflect the time value of cash flows, without regard to the risk of specific properties. The estimated future costs to develop proved developed non-producing and proved undeveloped reserves are approximately $246.3 million in 2024, $328.7 million in 2025 and $282.6 million in 2026. Estimated future development costs include capital spending on major development projects. Gulfport believes cash flow from its operating activities, cash on hand and borrowings under its Credit Facility will be sufficient to cover these estimated future development costs. The assumptions used to derive the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows are those required by accounting standards and do not necessarily reflect the Company's expectations. The information may be useful for certain comparative purposes but should not be solely relied upon in evaluating Gulfport or its performance. Furthermore, information contained in the following table may not represent realistic assessments of future cash flows, nor should the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows be viewed as representative of the current value of the Company's reserves. Management believes that the following factors should be considered when reviewing the information below: • • • • • Future commodity prices received for selling the Company's net production will likely differ from those required to be used in these calculations. Future operating and capital costs will likely differ from those required to be used in these calculations and do not reflect cost savings of Company owned midstream operations on future operating expenses. Future market conditions, government regulations, reservoir conditions and risks inherent in the production of oil and condensate and gas may cause production rates in future years to vary significantly from those rates used in the calculations. Future revenues may be subject to different production, severance and property taxation rates. The selection of a 10% discount rate is arbitrary and may not be a reasonable factor in adjusting for future economic conditions or in considering the risk that is part of realizing future net cash flows from the reserves. The following table summarizes estimated future net cash flows from natural gas and crude oil reserves (in millions): Future cash flows Future development and abandonment costs Future production costs Future production taxes Future income taxes Future net cash flows 10% discount to reflect timing of cash flows Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows Totals may not sum or recalculate due to rounding. Year Ended December 31, 2023 Successor Year Ended December 31, 2022 Year Ended December 31, 2021 $ $ 12,338 $ (1,625) (5,641) (303) (63) 4,706 (2,323) 2,383 $ 26,677 $ (1,588) (5,872) (553) (2,609) 16,055 (7,776) 8,279 $ 14,938 (1,141) (5,227) (336) (437) 7,797 (3,659) 4,138 Future development and abandonment costs include not only development costs but also all future costs to settle asset retirement obligations. The following table summarizes the total of all future costs to settle asset retirement obligations that are included in future development and abandonment costs above (in millions): Future asset retirement obligations Year Ended December 31, 2023 Successor Year Ended December 31, 2022 Year Ended December 31, 2021 $ 229 $ 222 $ 205 109 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Changes in Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Relating to Proved Oil and Gas Reserves The principal source of change in the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows relating to proved reserves is presented in the table below (in millions): Sales and transfers of oil and gas produced, net of production costs Net changes in prices, production costs, and development costs Acquisition of oil and gas reserves in place Extensions and discoveries Previously estimated development costs incurred during the period Revisions of previous quantity estimates, less related production costs Sales of oil and gas reserves in place Accretion of discount Net changes in income taxes Change in production rates and other Total change in standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows 21. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Natural gas, Oil and NGL Derivative Instruments Year Ended December 31, 2023 Successor Year Ended December 31, 2022 Year Ended December 31, 2021 $ $ (600) $ (7,181) — 581 263 (278) — 828 1,219 (728) (5,896) $ (1,849) $ 5,130 — 941 204 154 (1) 414 (1,067) 215 4,141 $ (1,035) 2,596 — 639 149 858 (1) 54 (178) 516 3,598 Subsequent to December 31, 2023 and as of February 26, 2024, the Company entered into the following derivative contracts: Period Type of Derivative Instrument Index Natural Gas 2024 2024 2025 2025 NGL 2025 Swaps Basis Swaps Basis Swaps Costless Collars NYMEX Henry Hub TETCO M2 TETCO M2 NYMEX Henry Hub Swaps Mont Belvieu C3 Daily Volume (MMBtu/d) 40,219 18,306 100,000 30,000 1,000 (Bbl/d) Weighted Average Price ($/MMBtu) $2.66 $(0.90) $(0.99) $3.25 / $4.03 ($/Bbl) $30.14 110 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE None. ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Evaluation of Disclosure Control and Procedures Under the direction of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, and with participation of management, we have established disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms. The disclosure controls and procedures are also intended to ensure that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. As of December 31, 2023, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act. Based upon our evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of December 31, 2023, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective. In designing and evaluating the Company's disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system will be met. In addition, the design of any control system is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events and the application of judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Because of these and other inherent limitations of control systems, there is only reasonable assurance that the Company's controls will succeed in achieving their goals under all potential future conditions. Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the year ended December 31, 2023, which materially affected, or were reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting Management is responsible for the fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements of Gulfport Energy Corporation. Management is also responsible for establishing and maintaining a system of adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act of 1934. These internal controls are designed to provide reasonable assurance that the reported financial information is presented fairly, that disclosures are adequate and that the judgments inherent in the preparation of financial statements are reasonable. There are inherent limitations in the effectiveness of any system of internal control, including the possibility of human error and overriding of controls. Consequently, an effective internal control system can only provide reasonable, not absolute, assurance with respect to reporting financial information. Management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in the 2013 Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on its evaluation under the framework in the 2013 Internal Control- Integrated Framework, management did not identify any material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting and concluded that out internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2023. 111 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Grant Thornton LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm that audited our financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 included with this Annual Report on Form 10-K, has also audited our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023, as stated in their accompanying report. /s/ John Reinhart Name: Title: John Reinhart Chief Executive Officer /s/ Michael Hodges Name: Title: Michael Hodges Chief Financial Officer 112 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Board of Directors and Stockholders Gulfport Energy Corporation Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Opinion on internal control over financial reporting We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Gulfport Energy Corporation (a Delaware corporation) and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2023, based on criteria established in the 2013 Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023, based on criteria established in the 2013 Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by COSO. We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”), the consolidated financial statements of the Company as of and for the year ended December 31, 2023, and our report dated February 28, 2024 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements. Basis for opinion The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB. We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. Definition and limitations of internal control over financial reporting A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed 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. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. /s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP Oklahoma City, Oklahoma February 28, 2024 113 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION The disclosures set forth below are provided in this Part II, Item 9B in lieu of separate disclosure under Items 5.02(b)-(c) and (e) of Form 8-K. Trading Arrangements During the year ended December 31, 2023, none of our officers (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) of the Exchange Act) or directors adopted or terminated any contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of our securities that was intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) or any "non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement"(as defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K). ITEM 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS Not applicable. ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PART III The names of executive officers and certain other senior officers of the Company and their ages, titles and biographies as of the date hereof are incorporated by reference from Item 1 of Part I of this report. The other information called for by this Item 10 is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement to be filed by Gulfport pursuant to Regulation 14A of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 not later than 120 days after the close of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 (the 2024 Proxy Statement). ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION The information called for by this Item 11 is incorporated herein by reference to the 2024 Proxy Statement. ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS The information called for by this Item 12 is incorporated herein by reference to the 2024 Proxy Statement. ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE The information called for by this Item 13 is incorporated herein by reference to the 2024 Proxy Statement. ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES The information called for by this Item 14 is incorporated herein by reference to the 2024 Proxy Statement. 114 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES (a) The following financial statements, financial statement schedules and exhibits are filed as part of this report: PART IV 1. Financial Statements. Gulfport's consolidated financial statements are included in Item 8 of Part II of this report. Reference is made to the accompanying Index to Financial Statements. 2. Financial Statement Schedules. No financial statement schedules are applicable or required. 3. Exhibits. The exhibits listed below in the Index of Exhibits are filed, furnished or incorporated by reference pursuant to the requirements of Item 601 of Regulation S-K. INDEX OF EXHIBITS Incorporated by Reference Exhibit Number 2.1 3.1 3.2 4.1 4.2 4.3 10.1+ 10.2+ 10.3+ 10.4+ 10.5+ 10.6+ 10.7+ Description Amended Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization of Gulfport Energy Corporation and its Debtor Subsidiaries. Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Gulfport Energy Corporation. Amended and Restated Bylaws of Gulfport Energy Corporation. 1145 Indenture, dated as of May 17, 2021, by and among Gulfport Energy Corporation, UMB Bank, National Association, as trustee, and the guarantors party thereto (including the form of note attached thereto). 4(a)(2) Indenture, dated as of May 17, 2021, by and among Gulfport Energy Corporation, UMB Bank, National Association, as trustee, and the guarantors party thereto (including the form of note attached thereto). Form 8-K SEC File Number 001-19514 Exhibit 2.2 8-K 8-K 8-K 001-19514 001-19514 001-19514 8-K 001-19514 Description of Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act. 10-K 001-19514 Gulfport Energy Corporation 2021 Stock Incentive Plan. Form of Employee Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement. Form of Director Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement. Form of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement. Form of Indemnification Agreement. CEO Agreement Amendment by and among Timothy Cutt and Gulfport, effective as of September 2, 2021. Employment Agreement by and among William Buese and Gulfport, effective as of May 17, 2021. 001-19514 001-19514 001-19514 001-19514 333-199905 001-19514 001-19514 8-K 10-Q 10-Q 10-Q S-4 8-K 8-K 115 3.1 3.2 4.1 4.2 4.3 10.6 10.7 10.8 10.9 10.1 10.1 10.5 Filed or Furnished Herewith Filing Date 4/29/2021 5/17/2021 5/17/2021 5/17/2021 5/17/2021 3/1/2023 5/17/2021 8/9/2021 8/9/2021 8/9/2021 11/6/2014 9/7/2021 5/17/2021 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements 10.8+ 10.9+ 10.10+ 10.11+ 10.12+ 10.13+ 10.14 10.15 10.16* 10.17 10.18 10.19+ 10.20 10.21+ 10.22+ 10.23+ 10.24+ 21 23.1 Employment Agreement, entered into and effective as of August 1, 2019, by and between Gulfport Energy Corporation and Patrick K. Craine. 10-Q 000-19514 10.5 8/2/2019 Employment Agreement dated November 13, 2020, by and between the Company and Michael Sluiter. 8-K 001-19514 Employment Agreement between Gulfport Energy Corporation and Timothy Cutt, effective April 29, 2022. 10-Q 001-19514 Employment Agreement, by and between Gulfport Energy Corporation and John Reinhart, effective January 24, 2023. Indemnification Agreement, by and between Gulfport Energy Corporation and John Reinhart, effective January 24, 2023. Transition and Services Agreement, by and between Gulfport Energy Corporation and Timothy Cutt, effective February 1, 2023. Cooperation Agreement, dated as of May 17, 2021, by and among Gulfport Energy Corporation and Silver Point Capital, L.P. Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of May 17, 2021, by and among Gulfport Energy Corporation and the holders party thereto. Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of October 14, 2021, by and among Gulfport Energy Corporation, as holdings, Gulfport Energy Operating Corporation, as the borrower, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., the lenders party thereto, and the guarantors party thereto. 8-K 8-K 8-K 8-K 8-K 8-K 001-19514 001-19514 001-19514 001-19514 001-19514 001-19514 Borrowing Base Redetermination Agreement and First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of May 2, 2022. 10-Q 001-19514 Borrowing Base Reaffirmation Agreement and Second Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of October 31, 2022. 10-Q 001-19514 Form of Employment Agreement. Borrowing Base Reaffirmation Agreement and Third Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of May 1, 2023. Change in Control Severance Agreement. Employment Agreement between Gulfport Energy Corporation and Michael Hodges, effective April 3, 2023. Indemnification Agreement, by and between Gulfport Energy Corporation and Michael Hodges, effective April 3, 2023. Form of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement, dated as of February 27, 2024. Subsidiaries of the Registrant. Consent of Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc. 10-K 10-Q 10-Q 8-K 001-19514 001-19514 001-19514 001-19514 8-K 001-19514 116 10.4 10.2 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.3 10.2 10.1 10.1 10.1 10.19 10.3 10.2 10.1 10.2 11/16/2020 5/4/2022 1/24/2023 1/24/2023 1/24/2023 5/17/2021 5/17/2021 10/14/2021 5/4/2022 11/2/2022 3/1/2023 5/3/2023 8/2/2023 4/3/2023 4/3/2023 X X X Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements 23.2 31.1 31.2 32.1 32.2 97.1 99.1 101.INS 101.SCH 101.CAL 101.DEF 101.LAB 101.PRE 104 Consent of Grant Thornton LLP. Certification of Chief Executive Officer of the Registrant pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Certification of Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Certification of Chief Executive Officer of the Registrant pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code. Certification of Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code. Clawback Policy. Report of Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc. Inline XBRL Instance Document. Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document. Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document. Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document. Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document. Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document. Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101) * + Certain schedules and similar attachments have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K. The registrant undertakes to furnish supplemental copies of any of the omitted schedules upon request by the SEC. Management contract, compensatory plan or arrangement. 117 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY None. 118 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. SIGNATURES Date: February 28, 2024 GULFPORT ENERGY CORPORATION By: /s/ MICHAEL HODGES Michael Hodges Chief Financial Officer In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. Date: February 28, 2024 Date: February 28, 2024 Date: February 28, 2024 Date: February 28, 2024 Date: February 28, 2024 Date: February 28, 2024 Date: February 28, 2024 Date: February 28, 2024 /s/ JOHN REINHART John Reinhart President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) /s/ MICHAEL HODGES Michael Hodges Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) /s/ TIMOTHY J. CUTT Timothy J. Cutt Chairman of the Board /s/ DAVID WOLF David Wolf Lead Independent Director /s/ JASON MARTINEZ Jason Martinez Director /s/ JEANNIE POWERS Jeannie Powers Director /s/ DAVID REGANATO David Reganato Director /s/ MARY SHAFER-MALICKI Mary Shafer-Malicki Director By: By: By: By: By: By: By: By: 119 Exhibit 10.24 GULFPORT ENERGY CORPORATION 2021 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN PERFORMANCE-BASED RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT (the “ Agreement”) is effective as of [●] (the “Grant Date”), by and between Gulfport Energy Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and [●] (the “Grantee”). The Company has adopted the Gulfport Energy Corporation 2021 Stock Incentive Plan (as amended, modified or supplemented from time to time, the “Plan”), by this reference made a part hereof, for the benefit of eligible employees and consultants of the Company and its Related Companies, and members of the Board of Directors of the Company. Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in the Plan. Pursuant to the Plan, the Committee, which has generally been assigned responsibility for administering the Plan, has determined that it would be in the interest of the Company and its stockholders to grant the performance-based Restricted Stock Units provided herein in order to provide the Grantee with the potential to earn additional remuneration for services rendered, to encourage the Grantee to remain in the employ of the Company or its Related Companies and to increase the Grantee’s personal interest in the continued success and progress of the Company. The Company and the Grantee therefore agree as follows: 1. Grant of PSUs. Pursuant to the Plan and subject further to the terms and conditions herein, the Company and the Grantee enter into this Agreement pursuant to which the Company grants to Grantee a target of [●] performance-based Restricted Stock Units (the “Target Award”), where each such performance-based Restricted Stock Unit represents the right to receive one share of Common Stock or the cash equivalent thereof (the “PSUs”). 2. Vesting of PSUs. a. General. The PSUs shall vest, if at all, following the close of the three (3)-year period beginning on January 1, 2024 and ending on December 31, 2026 (the “Performance Period”) based upon (i) the TSR (as defined below) of the Company, and (ii) the TSR of the Company relative to the TSR of the Peer Companies (as defined below) for the Performance Period (collectively, the “Performance Conditions”), subject to the Grantee’s continuous employment or service with the Company or any Related Company through the date of settlement pursuant to Section 3 hereof. The range of PSUs which may vest shall depend on the extent to which the Performance Conditions are satisfied, and shall range from zero percent (0%) to two-hundred percent (200%) of the Target Award. In no event will Grantee be deemed to be vested in or otherwise earn a number of PSUs with an aggregate value in excess of the lesser of (i) two-hundred percent (200%) of the Target Award, or (ii) an amount equal to five (5) times the (x) Fair Market Value of the Common Stock as of the the first day of the Performance Period, times (y) the Target Award. The number of PSUs that will vest during the Performance Period shall be determined following the Committee’s certification of achievement of the Performance Conditions, which shall occur as soon as practicable following the end of the Performance Period, but in a manner such that the Company can satisfy the settlement deadline set forth in Section 3. For the avoidance of doubt, if the level of achievement of the Performance Conditions results in zero percent (0%) of the Target Award to be deemed vested, subject to Section 2(b), all PSUs awarded under this Agreement shall be forfeited and cancelled for no consideration therefor. b. Performance Conditions. i. Total shareholder return (“TSR”) for a company, including the Company, will be the result of the volume- weighted average price per share of the company for the thirty (30) calendar days ending on the last calendar day of the Performance Period (or such earlier date and using the applicable closing price instead of a thirty (30) day average as prescribed pursuant to Section 4(a)(ii), if applicable), minus the volume-weighted average price per share of the company for the first thirty (30) calendar days of the Performance Period (the “Reference Value”), plus dividends (cash or stock based on ex-dividend date) paid per share of common stock during the Performance Period calculated on a deemed reinvested basis, divided by the Reference Value and expressed as an annual compounded percentage rate of return over the Performance Period. The Reference Value will be adjusted accordingly in the event of a stock split. For the sake of clarity, with respect to any Change in Control or Special CiC Event that occurs prior to the end of the Performance Period, achievement of the Performance Conditions shall be measured on an annualized basis as if the Change in Control or Special CiC Event was the last day of the Performance Period, as more fully described in Section 4(a)(ii). ii. “Peer Companies” means the companies listed on Schedule A, which may be adjusted during the Performance Period by the Committee in response to changes caused by corporate transactions, as described below. No companies may be added to the Peer Companies for the Performance Period. Any Peer Company that files for bankruptcy during the Performance Period will remain in the peer group and will be deemed to have a TSR of negative one-hundred percent (-100%) for purposes of determining the relative TSR ranking as described below. Any of the Peer Companies that is acquired by a third-party entity outside of the peer group during the Performance Period will remain in the peer group and will be deemed to have a TSR calculated based on the volume-weighted average price per share of the company for the thirty (30) calendar days ending on the closing date of such transaction and annualized for the remainder of the Performance Period. iii. Following the close of the Performance Period, the Peer Companies and the Company shall be ranked together based on their TSR for the Performance Period from the highest TSR being number 1 to the lowest TSR 2 being the number of Peer Companies, including the Company. Based on the Company’s TSR and the Company’s relative TSR rank among the Peer Companies for the Performance Period, the percentage of the Target Award that will be deemed vested shall be determined in accordance with the following grid: ≥ 75th percentile of the Peer Companies 50th percentile - < 75th percentile of the Peer Companies 25th percentile - < 50th percentile of the Peer Companies < 25th percentile of the Peer Companies Relative TSR < 0.0% - 5.0% > 5.0% - 10.0% Annualized Company TSR > 10.0% - 15.0% > 15.0% - 20.0% > 20.0% 50% 125% 150% 175% 200% 35% 100% 125% 150% 175% 25% 75% 100% 125% 150% 0% 50% 75% 100% 125% Fractional shares will be rounded up to the next whole number. 3. Settlement of PSUs. Any PSUs that vest pursuant to Section 2 hereof (or any termination of employment or service or other vesting date as described in Section 4 hereof) shall be settled as soon as practicable following the last day of the Performance Period (or applicable vesting date pursuant to Section 4), but in no event later than thirty (30) days (or such shorter time period specified pursuant to Section 4) following the end of the Performance Period (or applicable vesting date pursuant to Section 4). Upon such settlement the Company shall deliver to the Grantee (i) certificates representing the applicable number shares of Common Stock or cause the applicable number of shares of Common Stock to be evidenced in book-entry form in the Grantee’s name in the stock register of the Company maintained by the Company’s transfer agent, (ii) cash equal to the Fair Market Value of the applicable number of shares of Common Stock on such date, or (iii) any combination of (i) and (ii). 4. Termination of Employment or Service. Subject to Section 4(a) below, if the Grantee ceases employment or service to the Company or the applicable Related Company for any reason prior to the end of the Performance Period, the PSUs will be immediately forfeited and cancelled, and the Grantee will thereupon cease to have any right or entitlement to receive any shares of Common Stock under this Agreement. a. Notwithstanding the foregoing, i. upon a termination of the Grantee’s employment or service with the Company or applicable Related Company (x) due to death or Disability prior to the end of the Performance Period, or (y) by the Company or applicable Related Company without Cause or due to a resignation by Grantee for Good Reason within the last eighteen (18) months of the Performance Period, a pro-rata portion of the PSUs shall vest (based on the number of days of employment or service actually served during the Performance Period compared to the total number of days in the Performance Period), based on the actual achievement of 3 the Performance Conditions to be determined at the expiration of the Performance Period (or, if earlier, upon a subsequent Change in Control), and shall be settled pursuant to Section 3 hereof, and any remaining unvested PSUs shall be immediately forfeited and cancelled, and the Grantee will thereupon cease to have any right or entitlement to receive any shares of Common Stock under this Agreement; provided, that if Grantee is terminated by the Company or applicable Related Company without Cause or resigns for Good Reason within the first eighteen (18) months of the Performance Period, the Committee shall have sole discretion to determine whether the PSUs shall accelerate and vest in such manner. For purposes of this Agreement, “Good Reason” shall mean (x) with respect to any Grantee who is a party to a written employment agreement between the Grantee and the Company or any Related Company (an “Employment Agreement”) and which Employment Agreement provides for a definition of Good Reason, as defined therein, and (y) with respect to all other Grantees, the occurrence of one of the following events: (A) elimination of Grantee’s job position or material reduction in duties and/or reassignment of Grantee to a new position of materially less authority; (B) a material reduction in Grantee’s base salary, other than a general reduction in base salary that affects all similarly situated employees in substantially the same proportions; or (C) a requirement that Grantee relocate to a location outside of a fifty (50) mile radius of the location of his or her office or principal base of operation as of the Grant Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Grantee will not be deemed to have terminated for Good Reason unless (1) Grantee provides written notice to the Company of the existence of one of the conditions described above within ninety (90) days after Grantee has knowledge of the initial existence of the condition, (2) the Company fails to remedy the condition so identified within thirty (30) days after receipt of such notice (if capable of correction), (3) Grantee provides a notice of termination to the Company within thirty (30) days of the expiration of the Company’s period to remedy the condition specifying an effective date for Grantee’s termination, and (4) the effective date of Grantee’s termination of employment is within ninety (90) days after Grantee provides written notice to the Company of the existence of the condition referred to in clause (1); or ii. upon the occurrence of a Change in Control during the Performance Period, (x) to the extent the PSUs are not assumed by the surviving entity in connection with such Change in Control, Grantee will become vested in one-hundred percent (100%) of the Target Award or, if greater, the percentage of the Target Award earned based on the actual achievement of the Performance Conditions to be determined as if the Change in Control was the last day of the Performance Period, except that the TSR for the Company and each of the Peer Companies will be determined using the closing price as of the closing date of the Change in Control compared to the Reference Value, rather than the thirty (30)-day average prescribed pursuant to Section 2(b) (i), and the PSUs shall be settled as soon as practicable following the date of the Change in Control, but in no event later than ten (10) days following the Change in Control; and (y) to the extent the 4 PSUs are assumed by the surviving entity in connection with such Change in Control, the PSUs shall be converted, as of the date of such Change in Control, into time-based Restricted Stock Units (the “Converted RSUs”), subject to the Grantee’s continuous employment or service with the Company or any Related Company through the date of such Change in Control, with the number of PSUs to be converted equal to one-hundred percent (100%) of the Target Award or, if greater, the percentage of the Target Award earned based on the actual achievement of the Performance Conditions to be determined as if the Change in Control was the last day of the Performance Period, except that the TSR for the Company and each of the Peer Companies will be determined using the closing price as of the closing date of the Change in Control compared to the Reference Value, rather than the thirty (30)-day average prescribed pursuant to Section 2(b)(i), and one-hundred percent (100%) of the Converted RSUs shall vest, if at all, on the last day of the Performance Period, subject to the Grantee’s continuous employment or service with the surviving entity through such date; provided, that if Grantee’s employment or service is terminated due to death or Disability, by the Company or a Related Company without Cause or due to a resignation by Grantee for Good Reason following such Change in Control, one- hundred percent (100%) of the Converted RSUs shall vest as of the date of such termination and be settled pursuant to Section 3 hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of (A) a change in the composition of the Board such that, for a period of thirty (30) days, the majority of the members of the Board (x) are no longer considered “independent” under the applicable listing standards or rules of the securities exchange upon which the Common Stock is traded, or (y) have a financial relationship with, or are otherwise not independent of, any Person that beneficially owns stock representing more than thirty-five percent (35%) of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company, or (B) the consummation of any transaction resulting in any Person who was a stockholder of the Company prior to such transaction becoming the Beneficial Owner, directly or indirectly, of more than seventy-five percent (75%) of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company (either such event, a “Special CiC Event”), Grantee will become vested in one-hundred percent (100%) of the Target Award or, if greater, the percentage of the Target Award earned based on the actual achievement of the Performance Conditions to be determined as of the Special CiC Event (determined as if the Special CiC Event was the last day of the Performance Period), and shall be settled as soon as practicable following the date of the Special CiC Event, but in no event later than ten (10) days following the Special CiC Event. 5. No Ownership Rights Prior to Issuance of Shares of Common Stock; Dividend Equivalents. a. Neither the Grantee nor any other person shall become the beneficial owner of the shares of Common Stock underlying the PSUs, nor have any rights of a shareholder (including, without limitation, dividend and voting rights) with respect to any 5 such shares of Common Stock, unless and until and after such shares of Common Stock have been settled and delivered to the Grantee pursuant to Section 3 hereof. b. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if, after the Grant Date and prior to the distribution or payment in settlement of the PSUs, dividends with respect to the shares of Common Stock underlying the PSUs are declared or paid by the Company, Grantee shall be entitled to receive the equivalent value (in cash or shares of Common Stock) of any such dividends paid on such shares of Common Stock (“Dividend Equivalents”) in an amount, without interest, equal to the cumulative dividends declared or paid on a share of Common Stock, if any, during such period multiplied by the number of PSUs that vest. Dividend Equivalents will be subject to the same terms and conditions of this Agreement applicable the PSUs. The Dividend Equivalents will be paid on the applicable date of distribution or payment in settlement of the underlying PSUs in cash or shares of Common Stock, as determined by the Committee in its discretion. If the underlying PSUs are forfeited or cancelled prior to the applicable date of distribution or payment in settlement of the underlying PSUs for any reason, any accrued and unpaid Dividend Equivalents related to forfeited or cancelled PSUs shall be forfeited and cancelled. 6. Mandatory Withholding of Taxes. The Grantee acknowledges and agrees that the Company shall deduct from the shares of Common Stock or cash otherwise payable or deliverable an amount of cash and/or number of shares of Common Stock (valued at their Fair Market Value) on the applicable date that is equal to the amount of all federal, state and local taxes required to be withheld by the Company, as determined by the Committee. With the consent of the Committee, the Grantee may elect to have the Company withhold or purchase, as applicable, from shares of Common Stock or cash that would otherwise payable or deliverable an amount of cash and/or number of shares of Common Stock (valued at their Fair Market Value) equal to the product of the maximum federal rate that could be applicable to the Grantee and the Fair Market Value of the shares of Common Stock or cash otherwise payable or deliverable, as applicable. 7. Restrictions Imposed by Law. The Grantee agrees that the Company will not be obligated to deliver any shares of Common Stock to Grantee if counsel to the Company determines that such delivery would violate any applicable law or any rule or regulation of any governmental authority or any rule or regulation of, or agreement of the Company with, any securities exchange or association upon which the Common Stock is listed or quoted. The Company shall in no event be obligated to take any affirmative action in order to cause the issuance or delivery of shares of Common Stock to comply with any such law, rule, regulation or agreement. 8. Assignability. Except as expressly provided herein, the PSUs are not transferable (voluntarily or involuntarily) other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution or pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order as defined by the Code or Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, or the rules thereunder (a “QDRO”), and may not otherwise be assigned, pledged, hypothecated or otherwise disposed of and shall not be subject to execution, attachment or similar process. Upon any attempt to effect any such disposition, or upon the levy 6 of any such process, the award provided for herein shall immediately become null and void, and the PSUs shall be immediately forfeited and canceled therefor for no consideration. 9. Notice. Any notice required under this Agreement to be given or delivered to the Company must be in writing and addressed to the Corporate Secretary of the Company at its principal corporate offices. Any notice required to be given or delivered to the Grantee must be in writing and addressed to the Grantee at the address indicated on the Certificate or to such other address as the Grantee designates in writing to the Company. 10. Grantee Employment. Nothing contained in this Agreement, and no action of the Company or the Committee with respect hereto, shall confer or be construed to confer on the Grantee any right to continue in the employ or service of the Company or any of Related Companies or interfere in any way with the right of the Company or applicable Related Company to terminate the Grantee’s employment or service at any time, with or without Cause. 11. Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware without giving effect to its conflict of law principles. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of law to be illegal or unenforceable, then such provision will be enforced to the maximum extent possible and the other provisions of the Agreement will remain fully effective and enforceable. 12. Construction. References in this Agreement to “this Agreement” and the words “herein,” “hereof,” “hereunder” and similar terms include all exhibits and schedules appended hereto, including the Plan. This Agreement is entered into, and the award evidenced hereby is granted, pursuant to the Plan and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Plan and the administrative interpretations adopted by the Committee thereunder. All decisions of the Committee upon questions regarding the Plan or this Agreement shall be conclusive. Unless otherwise expressly stated herein, in the event of any inconsistency between the terms of the Plan and this Agreement, the terms of the Plan shall control. The headings of the Sections of this Agreement have been included for convenience of reference only, are not to be considered a part hereof and shall in no way modify or restrict any of the terms or provisions hereof. 13. Duplicate Originals. The Company and the Grantee may execute any number of copies of this Agreement. Each executed copy shall be an original, but all of them together represent the same agreement. 14. Rules by Committee. The rights of the Grantee and obligations of the Company hereunder shall be subject to such reasonable rules and regulations as the Committee may adopt from time to time hereafter. 15. Entire Agreement. The Grantee and the Company hereby declare and represent that no promise or agreement not herein expressed has been made and that this Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the PSUs and replaces and makes null and void any prior agreements, oral or written, between the Grantee and the Company with respect to the PSUs. 7 16. Code Section 409A. Payments under this Agreement are designed to be made in a manner that is exempt from Code Section 409A as a “short-term deferral,” and the provisions of this Agreement will be administered, interpreted and construed accordingly (or disregarded to the extent such provision cannot be so administered, interpreted, or construed). 17. Forfeiture and Claw-Back Provisions. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement, all PSUs (including any proceeds, gains or other economic benefit actually or constructively received with respect thereto) shall, unless otherwise determined by the Committee or required by applicable law, be subject to the provisions of any claw-back policy implemented by the Company or otherwise required by applicable law, whether or not such claw-back policy was in place at the Grant Date and whether or not the PSUs are vested. 18. Restrictive Covenants. The PSUs shall be automatically forfeited to the extent Grantee violates any noncompetition, nonsolicitation, or any other restrictive covenants that may be contained in any employment agreement, restrictive covenant agreement, or any other agreement between the Company or any of its Related Companies and Grantee, whether entered into prior to, on, or following the Grant Date, and Grantee hereby reaffirms all such obligations. 19. Grantee Acceptance. The Grantee shall signify acceptance of the terms and conditions of this Agreement by executing this Agreement and returning an executed copy to the Company. 8 GULFPORT ENERGY CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation By:_________________________________ Name: Title: ACCEPTED: ____________________________________ Grantee 9 SCHEDULE A PEER COMPANIES The following companies comprise the Peer Companies for the Performance Period: Empire Petroleum Corporation Riley Exploration Permian, Inc. Ring Energy, Inc. Range Resources Corporation Sitio Royalties Corp. Murphy Oil Corporation Amplify Energy Corp. HighPeak Energy, Inc. Granite Ridge Resources, Inc. Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. California Resources Corporation Vitesse Energy, Inc. CNX Resources Corporation SM Energy Company Callon Petroleum Company Comstock Resources, Inc. Matador Resources Company Kosmos Energy Ltd. PrimeEnergy Resources Corporation Permian Resources Corporation Tellurian Inc. Chord Energy Corporation SandRidge Energy, Inc. Talos Energy Inc. VAALCO Energy, Inc. Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation Berry Corporation W&T Offshore, Inc. Evolution Petroleum Corporation SilverBow Resources, Inc. Civitas Resources, Inc. Crescent Energy Corporation Vital Energy, Inc. 10 SUBSIDIARIES OF GULFPORT ENERGY CORPORATION Exhibit 21 Name of Subsidiary Jurisdiction of Organization Gulfport Energy Operating Corporation Grizzly Holdings, Inc. Jaguar Resources LLC Puma Resources, Inc. Gator Marine, Inc. Gator Marine Ivanhoe, Inc. Westhawk Minerals LLC Gulfport Appalachia, LLC (formerly known as Gulfport Buckeye LLC) Gulfport Midstream Holdings, LLC Gulfport MidCon, LLC Mule Sky LLC Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Exhibit 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PETROLEUM ENGINEERS AND GEOLOGISTS We hereby consent to the inclusion in the Form 10-K of Gulfport Energy Corporation (the "Form 10-K") of our report dated January 23, 2024, on oil and gas reserves of Gulfport Energy Corporation and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2023, located in Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, information from our prior reserves reports referenced in the Form 10-K, and to all references to our firm included in the Form 10-K. NETHERLAND, SEWELL & ASSOCIATES, INC. /s/ Richard B. Talley, Jr. By: ______________________________ Richard B. Talley, Jr., P.E. Chief Executive Officer Houston, Texas February 28, 2024 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Exhibit 23.2 We have issued our reports dated February 28, 2024, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and internal control over financial reporting included in the Annual Report of Gulfport Energy Corporation on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. We consent to the incorporation by reference of said reports in the Registration Statements of Gulfport Energy Corporation on Form S-3 (File No. 333-264674) and on Form S-8 (File No. 333-264678). /s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP Oklahoma City, Oklahoma February 28, 2024 Exhibit 31.1 I, John Reinhart, Chief Executive Officer of Gulfport Energy Corporation, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Gulfport Energy Corporation; CERTIFICATION 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 statement 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 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 the 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; (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. 5. The registrant’s other certifying officer 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 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 controls over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting. Date: February 28, 2024 /s/ John Reinhart John Reinhart Chief Executive Officer Exhibit 31.2 I, Michael Hodges, Chief Financial Officer of Gulfport Energy Corporation, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Gulfport Energy Corporation; CERTIFICATION 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 statement 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 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 the 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; (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. 5. The registrant’s other certifying officer 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 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 controls over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting. Date: February 28, 2024 /s/ Michael Hodges Michael Hodges Chief Financial Officer CERTIFICATION OF PERIODIC REPORT Exhibit 32.1 I, John Reinhart, Chief Executive Officer of Gulfport Energy Corporation (the “Company”), certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that, to the best of my knowledge: (1) the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a) or 78o(d)); and (2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. Dated: February 28, 2024 A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request. /s/ John Reinhart John Reinhart Chief Executive Officer CERTIFICATION OF PERIODIC REPORT Exhibit 32.2 I, Michael Hodges, Chief Financial Officer of Gulfport Energy Corporation (the “Company”), certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that, to the best of my knowledge: (1) the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a) or 78o(d)); and (2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. Dated: February 28, 2024 A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request. /s/ Michael Hodges Michael Hodges Chief Financial Officer Exhibit 97.1 CLAWBACK POLICY GULFPORT ENERGY CORPORATION PURPOSE Gulfport Energy Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), believes that it is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders to create and maintain a culture that emphasizes integrity and accountability and that reinforces the Company’s pay-for- performance compensation philosophy. The Company’s Board of Directors (the “ Board”) has therefore adopted this policy, which provides for the recoupment of certain executive compensation in the event that the Company is required to prepare an accounting restatement of its financial statements due to material noncompliance with any financial reporting requirement under the federal securities laws (this “Policy”). This Policy is designed to comply with Section 10D of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), the rules promulgated thereunder, and the listing standards of the national securities exchange on which the Company’s securities are listed. ADMINISTRATION This Policy shall be administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board (the “Compensation Committee”). Any determinations made by the Compensation Committee shall be final and binding on all affected individuals. COVERED EXECUTIVES This Policy applies to the Company’s current and former executive officers (as determined by the Compensation Committee in accordance with Section 10D of the Exchange Act, the rules promulgated thereunder, and the listing standards of the national securities exchange on which the Company’s securities are listed) and such other senior executives or employees who may from time to time be deemed subject to this Policy by the Compensation Committee (collectively, the “Covered Executives”). RECOUPMENT; ACCOUNTING RESTATEMENT In the event that the Company is required to prepare an accounting restatement of its financial statements due to the Company’s material noncompliance with any financial reporting requirement under the securities laws, including any required accounting restatement (i) to correct an error in previously issued financial statements that is material to the previously issued financial statements, or (ii) that would result in a material misstatement if the error were corrected in the current period or left uncorrected in the current period (each an “Accounting Restatement”), the Compensation Committee will reasonably promptly require reimbursement or forfeiture of the Overpayment (as defined below) received by any Covered Executive (x) after beginning service as a Covered Executive, (y) who served as a Covered Executive at any time during the performance period for the applicable Incentive-Based Compensation (as defined below), and (z) during the three (3) completed fiscal years immediately preceding the date on which the Company is required to prepare an Accounting Restatement and any transition period 1 (that results from a change in the Company’s fiscal year) within or immediately following those three (3) completed fiscal years. INCENTIVE-BASED COMPENSATION For purposes of this Policy, “Incentive-Based Compensation” means any compensation that is granted, earned, or vested based wholly or in part upon the attainment of a financial reporting measure, including, but not limited to: (i) non-equity incentive plan awards that are earned solely or in part by satisfying a financial reporting measure performance goal; (ii) bonuses paid from a bonus pool, where the size of the pool is determined solely or in part by satisfying a financial reporting measure performance goal; (iii) other cash awards based on satisfaction of a financial reporting measure performance goal; (iv) restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock options, stock appreciation rights, and performance share units that are granted or vest solely or in part based on satisfaction of a financial reporting measure performance goal; and (v) proceeds from the sale of shares acquired through an incentive plan that were granted or vested solely or in part based on satisfaction of a financial reporting measure performance goal. Compensation that would not be considered Incentive-Based Compensation includes, but is not limited to: (i) salaries; (ii) bonuses paid solely based on satisfaction of subjective standards, such as demonstrating leadership, and/or completion of a specified employment period; (iii) non-equity incentive plan awards earned solely based on satisfaction of strategic or operational measures; (iv) wholly time-based equity awards; and (v) discretionary bonuses or other compensation that is not paid from a bonus pool that is determined by satisfying a financial reporting measure performance goal. A financial reporting measure is: (i) any measure that is determined and presented in accordance with the accounting principles used in preparing financial statements, or any measure derived wholly or in part from such measure, such as revenues, EBITDA, or net income or (ii) stock price and total shareholder return. Financial reporting measures include, but are not limited to: revenues; net income; operating income; profitability of one or more reportable segments; financial ratios (e.g., accounts receivable turnover and inventory turnover rates); net assets or net asset value per share; earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization; funds from operations and adjusted funds from operations; liquidity measures (e.g., working capital, operating cash flow); return measures (e.g., return on invested capital, return on assets); earnings measures (e.g., earnings per share); cost per employee, where cost is subject to an accounting restatement; any of such financial reporting measures relative to a peer group, where the Company’s financial reporting measure is subject to an accounting restatement; and tax basis income. OVERPAYMENT: AMOUNT SUBJECT TO RECOVERY The amount to be recovered will be the amount of Incentive-Based Compensation received that exceeds the amount of Incentive-Based Compensation that otherwise would have been received had it been determined based on the restated amounts, and must be computed without regard to any taxes paid (the “Overpayment”). Incentive-Based Compensation is deemed “received” in the Company’s fiscal period during which the financial reporting measure specified in the incentive-based compensation award is attained, even if the vesting, payment or grant of the incentive-based compensation occurs after the end of that period. 2 For Incentive-Based Compensation based on stock price or total shareholder return, where the amount of erroneously awarded compensation is not subject to mathematical recalculation directly from the information in the Accounting Restatement, the amount must be based on a reasonable estimate of the effect of the Accounting Restatement on the stock price or total shareholder return upon which the Incentive-Based Compensation was received, and the Company must maintain documentation of the determination of that reasonable estimate and provide such documentation to the exchange on which the Company’s securities are listed. METHOD OF RECOUPMENT The Compensation Committee will determine, in its sole discretion, the method or methods for recouping any Overpayment hereunder which may include, without limitation: • • • • • requiring reimbursement of cash Incentive-Based Compensation previously paid; seeking recovery of any gain realized on the vesting, exercise, settlement, sale, transfer, or other disposition of any equity-based awards granted as Incentive-Based Compensation; offsetting any or all of the Overpayment from any compensation otherwise owed by the Company to the Covered Executive; cancelling outstanding vested or unvested equity awards; and/or taking any other remedial or recovery action permitted by law, as determined by the Compensation Committee. LIMITATION ON RECOVERY; NO ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS The right to recovery will be limited to Overpayments received during the three (3) completed fiscal years prior to the date on which the Company is required to prepare an Accounting Restatement and any transition period (that results from a change in the Company’s fiscal year) within or immediately following those three (3) completed fiscal years. In no event shall the Company be required to award Covered Executives an additional payment if the restated or accurate financial results would have resulted in a higher Incentive-Based Compensation payment. NO INDEMNIFICATION The Company shall not indemnify any Covered Executives against the loss of any incorrectly awarded Incentive-Based Compensation. INTERPRETATION The Compensation Committee is authorized to interpret and construe this Policy and to make all determinations necessary, appropriate, or advisable for the administration of this Policy. It is intended that this Policy be interpreted in a manner that is consistent with the requirements of Section 10D of the Exchange Act and the applicable rules or standards adopted by the 3 Securities and Exchange Commission or any national securities exchange on which the Company’s securities are listed. EFFECTIVE DATE This Policy shall be effective as of the date it is adopted by the Board (the “Effective Date”) and shall apply to Incentive-Based Compensation (including Incentive-Based Compensation granted pursuant to arrangements existing prior to the Effective Date). Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Policy shall only apply to Incentive-Based Compensation received (as determined pursuant to this Policy) on or after October 2, 2023, the effective date of Section 303A.14 of the NYSE Listed Company Manual. AMENDMENT; TERMINATION The Board may amend this Policy from time to time in its discretion. The Board may terminate this Policy at any time. OTHER RECOUPMENT RIGHTS The Board intends that this Policy will be applied to the fullest extent of the law. The Compensation Committee may require that any employment or service agreement, cash-based bonus plan or program, equity award agreement, or similar agreement entered into on or after the adoption of this Policy shall, as a condition to the grant of any benefit thereunder, require a Covered Executive to agree to abide by the terms of this Policy. Any right of recoupment under this Policy is in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other remedies or rights of recoupment that may be available to the Company pursuant to the terms of any similar policy in any employment agreement, equity award agreement, cash-based bonus plan or program, or similar agreement and any other legal remedies available to the Company. IMPRACTICABILITY The Compensation Committee shall recover any Overpayment in accordance with this Policy except to the extent that the Compensation Committee determines such recovery would be impracticable because: (A) The direct expense paid to a third party to assist in enforcing this Policy would exceed the amount to be recovered; (B) Recovery would violate home country law of the Company where that law was adopted prior to November 28, 2022; or (C) Recovery would likely cause an otherwise tax-qualified retirement plan, under which benefits are broadly available to employees of the Company, to fail to meet the requirements of 26 U.S.C. 401(a)(13) or 26 U.S.C. 411(a) and regulations thereunder. 4 BINDING EFFECT; SUCCESSORS This Policy shall be binding and enforceable against all Covered Executives and their beneficiaries, heirs, executors, administrators or other legal representatives. 5 Exhibit 99.1 January 23, 2024 Mr. John Reinhart Gulfport Energy Corporation 713 Market Drive Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73114 Dear Mr. Reinhart: In accordance with your request, we have estimated the proved reserves and future revenue, as of December 31, 2023, to the Gulfport Energy Corporation (Gulfport) interest in certain oil and gas properties located in Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. We completed our evaluation on or about the date of this letter. It is our understanding that the proved reserves estimated in this report constitute all of the proved reserves owned by Gulfport. The estimates in this report have been prepared in accordance with the definitions and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and, with the exception of the exclusion of future income taxes, conform to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 932, Extractive Activities—Oil and Gas. Definitions are presented immediately following this letter. This report has been prepared for Gulfport's use in filing with the SEC; in our opinion the assumptions, data, methods, and procedures used in the preparation of this report are appropriate for such purpose. We estimate the net reserves and future net revenue to the Gulfport interest in these properties, as of December 31, 2023, to be: Category Oil (MBBL) Net Reserves NGL (MBBL) Gas (MMCF) Proved Developed Producing Proved Developed Non-Producing Proved Undeveloped 6,234.9 217.0 12,145.4 30,217.8 524.1 32,057.1 1,969,419.8 10,084.0 1,745,743.1 Future Net Revenue (M$) Total 2,506,334.2 28,320.1 2,234,638.3 Present Worth at 10% 1,573,999.4 15,711.8 819,124.3 Total Proved 18,597.4 62,799.0 3,725,247.0 4,769,293.8 2,408,834.6 Totals may not add because of rounding. The oil volumes shown include crude oil and condensate. Oil and natural gas liquids (NGL) volumes are expressed in thousands of barrels (MBBL); a barrel is equivalent to 42 United States gallons. Gas volumes are expressed in millions of cubic feet (MMCF) at standard temperature and pressure bases. Reserves categorization conveys the relative degree of certainty; reserves subcategorization is based on development and production status. As requested, probable and possible reserves that exist for these properties have not been included. The estimates of reserves and future revenue included herein have not been adjusted for risk. This report does not include any value that could be attributed to interests in undeveloped acreage beyond those tracts for which undeveloped reserves have been estimated. Gross revenue is Gulfport's share of the gross (100 percent) revenue from the properties prior to any deductions. Future net revenue is after deductions for Gulfport's share of production taxes, ad valorem taxes, capital costs, abandonment costs, and operating expenses but before consideration of any income taxes. The future net revenue has been discounted at an annual rate of 10 percent to determine its present worth, which is shown to indicate the effect of time on the value of money. Future net revenue presented in this report, whether discounted or undiscounted, should not be construed as being the fair market value of the properties. Prices used in this report are based on the 12-month unweighted arithmetic average of the first-day-of-the-month price for each month in the period January through December 2023. For oil and NGL volumes, the average West Texas Intermediate spot price of $78.21 per barrel is adjusted for quality, transportation fees, and market differentials. For gas volumes, the average Henry Hub spot price of $2.637 per MMBTU is adjusted for energy content, transportation fees, and market differentials. All prices are held constant throughout the lives of the properties. The average adjusted product prices weighted by production over the remaining lives of the properties are $74.09 per barrel of oil, $31.42 per barrel of NGL, and $2.413 per MCF of gas. Operating costs used in this report are based on operating expense records of Gulfport. These costs include the per-well overhead expenses allowed under joint operating agreements along with estimates of costs to be incurred at and below the district and field levels. Operating costs have been divided into per-well costs and per-unit-of-production costs. The fees associated with Gulfport's transportation contracts are included as additional operating expenses. Headquarters general and administrative overhead expenses of Gulfport are included to the extent that they are covered under joint operating agreements for the operated properties. Operating costs are not escalated for inflation. Capital costs used in this report were provided by Gulfport and are based on authorizations for expenditure and actual costs from recent activity. Capital costs are included as required for workovers, new development wells, and production equipment. Based on our understanding of future development plans, a review of the records provided to us, and our knowledge of similar properties, we regard these estimated capital costs to be reasonable. Abandonment costs used in this report are Gulfport's estimates of the costs to abandon the wells and production facilities, net of any salvage value. Capital costs and abandonment costs are not escalated for inflation. For the purposes of this report, we did not perform any field inspection of the properties, nor did we examine the mechanical operation or condition of the wells and facilities. We have not investigated possible environmental liability related to the properties; therefore, our estimates do not include any costs due to such possible liability. We have made no investigation of potential volume and value imbalances resulting from overdelivery or underdelivery to the Gulfport interest. Therefore, our estimates of reserves and future revenue do not include adjustments for the settlement of any such imbalances; our projections are based on Gulfport receiving its net revenue interest share of estimated future gross production. The reserves shown in this report are estimates only and should not be construed as exact quantities. Proved reserves are those quantities of oil and gas which, by analysis of engineering and geoscience data, can be estimated with reasonable certainty to be economically producible; probable and possible reserves are those additional reserves which are sequentially less certain to be recovered than proved reserves. Estimates of reserves may increase or decrease as a result of market conditions, future operations, changes in regulations, or actual reservoir performance. In addition to the primary economic assumptions discussed herein, our estimates are based on certain assumptions including, but not limited to, that the properties will be developed consistent with current development plans as provided to us by Gulfport, that the properties will be operated in a prudent manner, that no governmental regulations or controls will be put in place that would impact the ability of the interest owner to recover the reserves, and that our projections of future production will prove consistent with actual performance. If the reserves are recovered, the revenues therefrom and the costs related thereto could be more or less than the estimated amounts. Because of governmental policies and uncertainties of supply and demand, the sales rates, prices received for the reserves, and costs incurred in recovering such reserves may vary from assumptions made while preparing this report. For the purposes of this report, we used technical and economic data including, but not limited to, well logs, geologic maps, well test data, production data, historical price and cost information, and property ownership interests. The reserves in this report have been estimated using deterministic methods; these estimates have been prepared in accordance with the Standards Pertaining to the Estimating and Auditing of Oil and Gas Reserves Information promulgated by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE Standards). We used standard engineering and geoscience methods, or a combination of methods, including performance analysis, volumetric analysis, and analogy, that we considered to be appropriate and necessary to categorize and estimate reserves in accordance with SEC definitions and regulations. A substantial portion of these reserves are for undeveloped locations; such reserves are based on estimates of reservoir volumes and recovery efficiencies along with analogy to properties with similar geologic and reservoir characteristics. As in all aspects of oil and gas evaluation, there are uncertainties inherent in the interpretation of engineering and geoscience data; therefore, our conclusions necessarily represent only informed professional judgment. The data used in our estimates were obtained from Gulfport, public data sources, and the nonconfidential files of Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc. (NSAI) and were accepted as accurate. Supporting work data are on file in our office. We have not examined the titles to the properties or independently confirmed the actual degree or type of interest owned. The technical persons primarily responsible for preparing the estimates presented herein meet the requirements regarding qualifications, independence, objectivity, and confidentiality set forth in the SPE Standards. Neil H. Little, a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas, has been practicing consulting petroleum engineering at NSAI since 2011 and has over 9 years of prior industry experience. Edward C. Roy III, a Licensed Professional Geoscientist in the State of Texas, has been practicing consulting petroleum geoscience at NSAI since 2008 and has over 11 years of prior industry experience. We are independent petroleum engineers, geologists, geophysicists, and petrophysicists; we do not own an interest in these properties nor are we employed on a contingent basis. Sincerely, NETHERLAND, SEWELL & ASSOCIATES, INC. Texas Registered Engineering Firm F-2699 /s/ Richard B. Talley, Jr. By: Richard B. Talley, Jr., P.E. Chief Executive Officer /s/ Neil H. Little /s/ Edward C. Roy III By: By: Neil H. Little, P.E. 117966 Edward C. Roy III, P.G. 2364 Vice President Vice President Date Signed: January 23, 2024 Date Signed: January 23, 2024 WKB:SMD DEFINITIONS OF OIL AND GAS RESERVES Adapted from U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation S-X Section 210.4-10(a) The following definitions are set forth in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Regulation S-X Section 210.4‑10(a). Also included is supplemental information from (1) the 2018 Petroleum Resources Management System approved by the Society of Petroleum Engineers, (2) the FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 932, Extractive Activities—Oil and Gas, and (3) the SEC's Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations. (1) Acquisition of properties. Costs incurred to purchase, lease or otherwise acquire a property, including costs of lease bonuses and options to purchase or lease properties, the portion of costs applicable to minerals when land including mineral rights is purchased in fee, brokers' fees, recording fees, legal costs, and other costs incurred in acquiring properties. (2) Analogous reservoir. Analogous reservoirs, as used in resources assessments, have similar rock and fluid properties, reservoir conditions (depth, temperature, and pressure) and drive mechanisms, but are typically at a more advanced stage of development than the reservoir of interest and thus may provide concepts to assist in the interpretation of more limited data and estimation of recovery. When used to support proved reserves, an "analogous reservoir" refers to a reservoir that shares the following characteristics with the reservoir of interest: (i) Same geological formation (but not necessarily in pressure communication with the reservoir of interest); (ii) Same environment of deposition; (iii) Similar geological structure; and (iv) Same drive mechanism. Instruction to paragraph (a)(2): Reservoir properties must, in the aggregate, be no more favorable in the analog than in the reservoir of interest. (3) Bitumen. Bitumen, sometimes referred to as natural bitumen, is petroleum in a solid or semi-solid state in natural deposits with a viscosity greater than 10,000 centipoise measured at original temperature in the deposit and atmospheric pressure, on a gas free basis. In its natural state it usually contains sulfur, metals, and other non- hydrocarbons. (4) Condensate. Condensate is a mixture of hydrocarbons that exists in the gaseous phase at original reservoir temperature and pressure, but that, when produced, is in the liquid phase at surface pressure and temperature. (5) Deterministic estimate. The method of estimating reserves or resources is called deterministic when a single value for each parameter (from the geoscience, engineering, or economic data) in the reserves calculation is used in the reserves estimation procedure. (6) Developed oil and gas reserves. Developed oil and gas reserves are reserves of any category that can be expected to be recovered: (i) Through existing wells with existing equipment and operating methods or in which the cost of the required equipment is relatively minor compared to the cost of a new well; and (ii) Through installed extraction equipment and infrastructure operational at the time of the reserves estimate if the extraction is by means not involving a well. Supplemental definitions from the 2018 Petroleum Resources Management System: Developed Producing Reserves – Expected quantities to be recovered from completion intervals that are open and producing at the effective date of the estimate. Improved recovery Reserves are considered producing only after the improved recovery project is in operation. Developed Non-Producing Reserves – Shut-in and behind-pipe Reserves. Shut-in Reserves are expected to be recovered from (1) completion intervals that are open at the time of the estimate but which have not yet started producing, (2) wells which were shut-in for market conditions or pipeline connections, or (3) wells not capable of production for mechanical reasons. Behind-pipe Reserves are expected to be recovered from zones in existing wells that will require additional completion work or future re-completion before start of production with minor cost to access these reserves. In all cases, production can be initiated or restored with relatively low expenditure compared to the cost of drilling a new well. (7) Development costs. Costs incurred to obtain access to proved reserves and to provide facilities for extracting, treating, gathering and storing the oil and gas. More specifically, development costs, including depreciation and applicable operating costs of support equipment and facilities and other costs of development activities, are costs incurred to: (i) Gain access to and prepare well locations for drilling, including surveying well locations for the purpose of determining specific development drilling sites, clearing ground, draining, road building, and relocating public roads, gas lines, and power lines, to the extent necessary in developing the proved reserves. Definitions - Page 1 of 7 DEFINITIONS OF OIL AND GAS RESERVES Adapted from U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation S-X Section 210.4-10(a) (ii) Drill and equip development wells, development-type stratigraphic test wells, and service wells, including the costs of platforms and of well equipment such as casing, tubing, pumping equipment, and the wellhead assembly. (iii) Acquire, construct, and install production facilities such as lease flow lines, separators, treaters, heaters, manifolds, measuring devices, and production storage tanks, natural gas cycling and processing plants, and central utility and waste disposal systems. (iv) Provide improved recovery systems. (8) Development project. A development project is the means by which petroleum resources are brought to the status of economically producible. As examples, the development of a single reservoir or field, an incremental development in a producing field, or the integrated development of a group of several fields and associated facilities with a common ownership may constitute a development project. (9) Development well. A well drilled within the proved area of an oil or gas reservoir to the depth of a stratigraphic horizon known to be productive. (10) Economically producible. The term economically producible, as it relates to a resource, means a resource which generates revenue that exceeds, or is reasonably expected to exceed, the costs of the operation. The value of the products that generate revenue shall be determined at the terminal point of oil and gas producing activities as defined in paragraph (a)(16) of this section. (11) Estimated ultimate recovery (EUR). Estimated ultimate recovery is the sum of reserves remaining as of a given date and cumulative production as of that date. (12) Exploration costs. Costs incurred in identifying areas that may warrant examination and in examining specific areas that are considered to have prospects of containing oil and gas reserves, including costs of drilling exploratory wells and exploratory-type stratigraphic test wells. Exploration costs may be incurred both before acquiring the related property (sometimes referred to in part as prospecting costs) and after acquiring the property. Principal types of exploration costs, which include depreciation and applicable operating costs of support equipment and facilities and other costs of exploration activities, are: (i) Costs of topographical, geographical and geophysical studies, rights of access to properties to conduct those studies, and salaries and other expenses of geologists, geophysical crews, and others conducting those studies. Collectively, these are sometimes referred to as geological and geophysical or "G&G" costs. (ii) Costs of carrying and retaining undeveloped properties, such as delay rentals, ad valorem taxes on properties, legal costs for title defense, and the maintenance of land and lease records. (iii) Dry hole contributions and bottom hole contributions. (iv) Costs of drilling and equipping exploratory wells. (v) Costs of drilling exploratory-type stratigraphic test wells. (13) Exploratory well. An exploratory well is a well drilled to find a new field or to find a new reservoir in a field previously found to be productive of oil or gas in another reservoir. Generally, an exploratory well is any well that is not a development well, an extension well, a service well, or a stratigraphic test well as those items are defined in this section. (14) Extension well. An extension well is a well drilled to extend the limits of a known reservoir. (15) Field. An area consisting of a single reservoir or multiple reservoirs all grouped on or related to the same individual geological structural feature and/or stratigraphic condition. There may be two or more reservoirs in a field which are separated vertically by intervening impervious strata, or laterally by local geologic barriers, or by both. Reservoirs that are associated by being in overlapping or adjacent fields may be treated as a single or common operational field. The geological terms "structural feature" and "stratigraphic condition" are intended to identify localized geological features as opposed to the broader terms of basins, trends, provinces, plays, areas-of-interest, etc. (16) Oil and gas producing activities. (i) Oil and gas producing activities include: (A) The search for crude oil, including condensate and natural gas liquids, or natural gas ("oil and gas") in their natural states and original locations; (B) The acquisition of property rights or properties for the purpose of further exploration or for the purpose of removing the oil or gas from such properties; Definitions - Page 2 of 7 DEFINITIONS OF OIL AND GAS RESERVES Adapted from U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation S-X Section 210.4-10(a) (C) The construction, drilling, and production activities necessary to retrieve oil and gas from their natural reservoirs, including the acquisition, construction, installation, and maintenance of field gathering and storage systems, such as: (1) Lifting the oil and gas to the surface; and (2) Gathering, treating, and field processing (as in the case of processing gas to extract liquid hydrocarbons); and (D) Extraction of saleable hydrocarbons, in the solid, liquid, or gaseous state, from oil sands, shale, coalbeds, or other nonrenewable natural resources which are intended to be upgraded into synthetic oil or gas, and activities undertaken with a view to such extraction. Instruction 1 to paragraph (a)(16)(i): The oil and gas production function shall be regarded as ending at a "terminal point", which is the outlet valve on the lease or field storage tank. If unusual physical or operational circumstances exist, it may be appropriate to regard the terminal point for the production function as: a. The first point at which oil, gas, or gas liquids, natural or synthetic, are delivered to a main pipeline, a common carrier, a refinery, or a marine terminal; and b. In the case of natural resources that are intended to be upgraded into synthetic oil or gas, if those natural resources are delivered to a purchaser prior to upgrading, the first point at which the natural resources are delivered to a main pipeline, a common carrier, a refinery, a marine terminal, or a facility which upgrades such natural resources into synthetic oil or gas. Instruction 2 to paragraph (a)(16)(i): For purposes of this paragraph (a)(16), the term saleable hydrocarbons means hydrocarbons that are saleable in the state in which the hydrocarbons are delivered. (ii) Oil and gas producing activities do not include: (A) Transporting, refining, or marketing oil and gas; (B) Processing of produced oil, gas, or natural resources that can be upgraded into synthetic oil or gas by a registrant that does not have the legal right to produce or a revenue interest in such production; (C) Activities relating to the production of natural resources other than oil, gas, or natural resources from which synthetic oil and gas can be extracted; or (D) Production of geothermal steam. (17) Possible reserves. Possible reserves are those additional reserves that are less certain to be recovered than probable reserves. (i) When deterministic methods are used, the total quantities ultimately recovered from a project have a low probability of exceeding proved plus probable plus possible reserves. When probabilistic methods are used, there should be at least a 10% probability that the total quantities ultimately recovered will equal or exceed the proved plus probable plus possible reserves estimates. (ii) Possible reserves may be assigned to areas of a reservoir adjacent to probable reserves where data control and interpretations of available data are progressively less certain. Frequently, this will be in areas where geoscience and engineering data are unable to define clearly the area and vertical limits of commercial production from the reservoir by a defined project. (iii) Possible reserves also include incremental quantities associated with a greater percentage recovery of the hydrocarbons in place than the recovery quantities assumed for probable reserves. (iv) The proved plus probable and proved plus probable plus possible reserves estimates must be based on reasonable alternative technical and commercial interpretations within the reservoir or subject project that are clearly documented, including comparisons to results in successful similar projects. (v) Possible reserves may be assigned where geoscience and engineering data identify directly adjacent portions of a reservoir within the same accumulation that may be separated from proved areas by faults with displacement less than formation thickness or other geological discontinuities and that have not been penetrated by a wellbore, and the registrant believes that such adjacent portions are in communication with the known (proved) reservoir. Possible reserves may be assigned to areas that are structurally higher or lower than the proved area if these areas are in communication with the proved reservoir. Definitions - Page 3 of 7 DEFINITIONS OF OIL AND GAS RESERVES Adapted from U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation S-X Section 210.4-10(a) (vi) Pursuant to paragraph (a)(22)(iii) of this section, where direct observation has defined a highest known oil (HKO) elevation and the potential exists for an associated gas cap, proved oil reserves should be assigned in the structurally higher portions of the reservoir above the HKO only if the higher contact can be established with reasonable certainty through reliable technology. Portions of the reservoir that do not meet this reasonable certainty criterion may be assigned as probable and possible oil or gas based on reservoir fluid properties and pressure gradient interpretations. (18) Probable reserves. Probable reserves are those additional reserves that are less certain to be recovered than proved reserves but which, together with proved reserves, are as likely as not to be recovered. (i) When deterministic methods are used, it is as likely as not that actual remaining quantities recovered will exceed the sum of estimated proved plus probable reserves. When probabilistic methods are used, there should be at least a 50% probability that the actual quantities recovered will equal or exceed the proved plus probable reserves estimates. (ii) Probable reserves may be assigned to areas of a reservoir adjacent to proved reserves where data control or interpretations of available data are less certain, even if the interpreted reservoir continuity of structure or productivity does not meet the reasonable certainty criterion. Probable reserves may be assigned to areas that are structurally higher than the proved area if these areas are in communication with the proved reservoir. (iii) Probable reserves estimates also include potential incremental quantities associated with a greater percentage recovery of the hydrocarbons in place than assumed for proved reserves. (iv) See also guidelines in paragraphs (a)(17)(iv) and (a)(17)(vi) of this section. (19) Probabilistic estimate. The method of estimation of reserves or resources is called probabilistic when the full range of values that could reasonably occur for each unknown parameter (from the geoscience and engineering data) is used to generate a full range of possible outcomes and their associated probabilities of occurrence. (20) Production costs. (i) Costs incurred to operate and maintain wells and related equipment and facilities, including depreciation and applicable operating costs of support equipment and facilities and other costs of operating and maintaining those wells and related equipment and facilities. They become part of the cost of oil and gas produced. Examples of production costs (sometimes called lifting costs) are: (A) Costs of labor to operate the wells and related equipment and facilities. (B) Repairs and maintenance. (C) Materials, supplies, and fuel consumed and supplies utilized in operating the wells and related equipment and facilities. (D) Property taxes and insurance applicable to proved properties and wells and related equipment and facilities. (E) Severance taxes. (ii) Some support equipment or facilities may serve two or more oil and gas producing activities and may also serve transportation, refining, and marketing activities. To the extent that the support equipment and facilities are used in oil and gas producing activities, their depreciation and applicable operating costs become exploration, development or production costs, as appropriate. Depreciation, depletion, and amortization of capitalized acquisition, exploration, and development costs are not production costs but also become part of the cost of oil and gas produced along with production (lifting) costs identified above. (21) Proved area. The part of a property to which proved reserves have been specifically attributed. (22) Proved oil and gas reserves. Proved oil and gas reserves are those quantities of oil and gas, which, by analysis of geoscience and engineering data, can be estimated with reasonable certainty to be economically producible—from a given date forward, from known reservoirs, and under existing economic conditions, operating methods, and government regulations—prior to the time at which contracts providing the right to operate expire, unless evidence indicates that renewal is reasonably certain, regardless of whether deterministic or probabilistic methods are used for the estimation. The project to extract the hydrocarbons must have commenced or the operator must be reasonably certain that it will commence the project within a reasonable time. (i) The area of the reservoir considered as proved includes: (A) The area identified by drilling and limited by fluid contacts, if any, and Definitions - Page 4 of 7 DEFINITIONS OF OIL AND GAS RESERVES Adapted from U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation S-X Section 210.4-10(a) (B) Adjacent undrilled portions of the reservoir that can, with reasonable certainty, be judged to be continuous with it and to contain economically producible oil or gas on the basis of available geoscience and engineering data. (ii) In the absence of data on fluid contacts, proved quantities in a reservoir are limited by the lowest known hydrocarbons (LKH) as seen in a well penetration unless geoscience, engineering, or performance data and reliable technology establishes a lower contact with reasonable certainty. (iii) Where direct observation from well penetrations has defined a highest known oil (HKO) elevation and the potential exists for an associated gas cap, proved oil reserves may be assigned in the structurally higher portions of the reservoir only if geoscience, engineering, or performance data and reliable technology establish the higher contact with reasonable certainty. (iv) Reserves which can be produced economically through application of improved recovery techniques (including, but not limited to, fluid injection) are included in the proved classification when: (A) Successful testing by a pilot project in an area of the reservoir with properties no more favorable than in the reservoir as a whole, the operation of an installed program in the reservoir or an analogous reservoir, or other evidence using reliable technology establishes the reasonable certainty of the engineering analysis on which the project or program was based; and (B) The project has been approved for development by all necessary parties and entities, including governmental entities. (v) Existing economic conditions include prices and costs at which economic producibility from a reservoir is to be determined. The price shall be the average price during the 12-month period prior to the ending date of the period covered by the report, determined as an unweighted arithmetic average of the first-day-of-the-month price for each month within such period, unless prices are defined by contractual arrangements, excluding escalations based upon future conditions. (23) Proved properties. Properties with proved reserves. (24) Reasonable certainty. If deterministic methods are used, reasonable certainty means a high degree of confidence that the quantities will be recovered. If probabilistic methods are used, there should be at least a 90% probability that the quantities actually recovered will equal or exceed the estimate. A high degree of confidence exists if the quantity is much more likely to be achieved than not, and, as changes due to increased availability of geoscience (geological, geophysical, and geochemical), engineering, and economic data are made to estimated ultimate recovery (EUR) with time, reasonably certain EUR is much more likely to increase or remain constant than to decrease. (25) Reliable technology. Reliable technology is a grouping of one or more technologies (including computational methods) that has been field tested and has been demonstrated to provide reasonably certain results with consistency and repeatability in the formation being evaluated or in an analogous formation. (26) Reserves. Reserves are estimated remaining quantities of oil and gas and related substances anticipated to be economically producible, as of a given date, by application of development projects to known accumulations. In addition, there must exist, or there must be a reasonable expectation that there will exist, the legal right to produce or a revenue interest in the production, installed means of delivering oil and gas or related substances to market, and all permits and financing required to implement the project. Note to paragraph (a)(26): Reserves should not be assigned to adjacent reservoirs isolated by major, potentially sealing, faults until those reservoirs are penetrated and evaluated as economically producible. Reserves should not be assigned to areas that are clearly separated from a known accumulation by a non-productive reservoir (i.e., absence of reservoir, structurally low reservoir, or negative test results). Such areas may contain prospective resources (i.e., potentially recoverable resources from undiscovered accumulations). Definitions - Page 5 of 7 DEFINITIONS OF OIL AND GAS RESERVES Adapted from U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation S-X Section 210.4-10(a) Excerpted from the FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 932, Extractive Activities—Oil and Gas: 932-235-50-30 A standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows relating to an entity's interests in both of the following shall be disclosed as of the end of the year: (a) Proved oil and gas reserves (see paragraphs 932-235-50-3 through 50-11B) (b) Oil and gas subject to purchase under long-term supply, purchase, or similar agreements and contracts in which the entity participates in the operation of the properties on which the oil or gas is located or otherwise serves as the producer of those reserves (see paragraph 932-235-50-7). The standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows relating to those two types of interests in reserves may be combined for reporting purposes. 932-235-50-31 All of the following information shall be disclosed in the aggregate and for each geographic area for which reserve quantities are disclosed in accordance with paragraphs 932-235-50-3 through 50-11B: (a) Future cash inflows. These shall be computed by applying prices used in estimating the entity's proved oil and gas reserves to the year-end quantities of those reserves. Future price changes shall be considered only to the extent provided by contractual arrangements in existence at year-end. (b) Future development and production costs. These costs shall be computed by estimating the expenditures to be incurred in developing and producing the proved oil and gas reserves at the end of the year, based on year-end costs and assuming continuation of existing economic conditions. If estimated development expenditures are significant, they shall be presented separately from estimated production costs. (c) Future income tax expenses. These expenses shall be computed by applying the appropriate year-end statutory tax rates, with consideration of future tax rates already legislated, to the future pretax net cash flows relating to the entity's proved oil and gas reserves, less the tax basis of the properties involved. The future income tax expenses shall give effect to tax deductions and tax credits and allowances relating to the entity's proved oil and gas reserves. (d) Future net cash flows. These amounts are the result of subtracting future development and production costs and future income tax expenses from future cash inflows. (e) Discount. This amount shall be derived from using a discount rate of 10 percent a year to reflect the timing of the future net cash flows relating to proved oil and gas reserves. (f) Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows. This amount is the future net cash flows less the computed discount. (27) Reservoir. A porous and permeable underground formation containing a natural accumulation of producible oil and/or gas that is confined by impermeable rock or water barriers and is individual and separate from other reservoirs. (28) Resources. Resources are quantities of oil and gas estimated to exist in naturally occurring accumulations. A portion of the resources may be estimated to be recoverable, and another portion may be considered to be unrecoverable. Resources include both discovered and undiscovered accumulations. (29) Service well. A well drilled or completed for the purpose of supporting production in an existing field. Specific purposes of service wells include gas injection, water injection, steam injection, air injection, salt-water disposal, water supply for injection, observation, or injection for in-situ combustion. (30) Stratigraphic test well. A stratigraphic test well is a drilling effort, geologically directed, to obtain information pertaining to a specific geologic condition. Such wells customarily are drilled without the intent of being completed for hydrocarbon production. The classification also includes tests identified as core tests and all types of expendable holes related to hydrocarbon exploration. Stratigraphic tests are classified as "exploratory type" if not drilled in a known area or "development type" if drilled in a known area. (31) Undeveloped oil and gas reserves. Undeveloped oil and gas reserves are reserves of any category that are expected to be recovered from new wells on undrilled acreage, or from existing wells where a relatively major expenditure is required for recompletion. (i) Reserves on undrilled acreage shall be limited to those directly offsetting development spacing areas that are reasonably certain of production when drilled, unless evidence using reliable technology exists that establishes reasonable certainty of economic producibility at greater distances. Definitions - Page 6 of 7 DEFINITIONS OF OIL AND GAS RESERVES Adapted from U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation S-X Section 210.4-10(a) (ii) Undrilled locations can be classified as having undeveloped reserves only if a development plan has been adopted indicating that they are scheduled to be drilled within five years, unless the specific circumstances, justify a longer time. From the SEC's Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (October 26, 2009): Although several types of projects — such as constructing offshore platforms and development in urban areas, remote locations or environmentally sensitive locations — by their nature customarily take a longer time to develop and therefore often do justify longer time periods, this determination must always take into consideration all of the facts and circumstances. No particular type of project per se justifies a longer time period, and any extension beyond five years should be the exception, and not the rule. Factors that a company should consider in determining whether or not circumstances justify recognizing reserves even though development may extend past five years include, but are not limited to, the following: • • • • • The company's level of ongoing significant development activities in the area to be developed (for example, drilling only the minimum number of wells necessary to maintain the lease generally would not constitute significant development activities); The company's historical record at completing development of comparable long-term projects; The amount of time in which the company has maintained the leases, or booked the reserves, without significant development activities; The extent to which the company has followed a previously adopted development plan (for example, if a company has changed its development plan several times without taking significant steps to implement any of those plans, recognizing proved undeveloped reserves typically would not be appropriate); and The extent to which delays in development are caused by external factors related to the physical operating environment (for example, restrictions on development on Federal lands, but not obtaining government permits), rather than by internal factors (for example, shifting resources to develop properties with higher priority). (iii) Under no circumstances shall estimates for undeveloped reserves be attributable to any acreage for which an application of fluid injection or other improved recovery technique is contemplated, unless such techniques have been proved effective by actual projects in the same reservoir or an analogous reservoir, as defined in paragraph (a)(2) of this section, or by other evidence using reliable technology establishing reasonable certainty. (32) Unproved properties. Properties with no proved reserves. Definitions - Page 7 of 7 

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