Business Wire | Aug 7, 2020 06:00AM EDT

Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2020 Results

Aug. 07, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 07, 2020--Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. (NYSE American: NOG) ("Northern") today announced the company's second quarter results.

MANAGEMENT COMMENTS

"In one of the most challenging quarters for the oil industry in decades, Northern's unique, actively managed working-interest business model continues to deliver," commented Nick O'Grady, Northern's Chief Executive Officer. "Hedges protected cash flows despite the turmoil, and capital spending reductions were instituted rapidly. We continued to reduce our debt levels, and carefully and methodically have added to our portfolio to build for future growth and returns."

SECOND QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS

Second quarter Adjusted Net Income was $10.7 million or $0.02 per diluted share. Second quarter GAAP net loss was $899.2 million or $2.17 per diluted share, driven in large part by non-cash items: a $762.7 million impairment expense and a $150.1 million mark-to-market loss on unsettled commodity derivatives. Cash flow from operations was $53.1 million in the second quarter, excluding $48.5 million received from changes in working capital. Adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter was $66.1 million. (See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below.)

PRODUCTION

Second quarter production was 23,804 Boe per day. Oil production represented 77% of total production at 18,234 Bbls per day. Production declined due to decisions by many of Northern's operating partners to shut-in or curtail production and defer development plans as a result of the low commodity price environment. Northern estimates that curtailments, shut-ins and delayed well completions reduced the Company's average daily production by approximately 16,800 Boe per day in the second quarter. Northern had only 1.3 net wells turned online during the second quarter, compared to 7.3 net wells turned online in the first quarter of 2020.

PRICING

During the second quarter, NYMEX West Texas Intermediate ("WTI") crude oil averaged $27.95 per Bbl, and NYMEX natural gas at Henry Hub averaged $1.70 per million cubic feet ("Mcf"). Northern's unhedged net realized oil price in the second quarter was $17.35, representing a $10.60 differential to WTI prices. Oil differentials were extremely wide in the month of May, but improved significantly in June. Northern's second quarter unhedged net realized gas price was $(2.67) per Mcf, representing approximately (157)% realizations compared with Henry Hub pricing. The dislocation in natural gas and NGL prices was due to physical storage constraints, which created negative pricing for NGL products as demand collapsed due primarily to the COVID-19 pandemic. Higher compression, gathering, and processing charges that were in excess of natural gas and NGL sales prices additionally contributed to negative realized pricing.

OPERATING COSTS

Lease operating costs were $26.6 million in the second quarter of 2020 compared to $37.3 million in the first quarter of 2020 driven by a 46% reduction in production volumes, partially offset by increased processing and salt water disposal costs. Northern expects further cost reductions will be realized in the third quarter. Second quarter general and administrative ("G&A") costs totaled $4.7 million, which includes non-cash stock-based compensation. Cash G&A expense totaled $3.5 million or $1.61 per Boe in the second quarter versus $3.8 million in the first quarter of 2020, primarily due to lower professional fees.

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES AND ACQUISITIONS

Capital spending for the second quarter was $34.5 million, made up of $32.7 million of organic D&C capital and $1.8 million of total acquisition spending and other, inclusive of ground game D&C spending. As mentioned above, Northern added 1.3 net wells to production in the second quarter, and wells in process ended at 26.7 net wells. On the ground game acquisition front, Northern closed on three transactions during the second quarter totaling 0.2 net wells and 124 net mineral acres.

Northern has previously announced several third quarter acquisitions. Subsequent to the closing of the second quarter, Northern has agreed to acquire or acquired 0.7 net producing wells, 3.9 net wells in process, and approximately 763 net acres for a total consideration of $4.6 million and 2.95 million shares of common stock, with an additional 0.45 million shares contingent on continued operation of the Dakota Access Pipeline. Pro forma for the closing of these transactions, Northern anticipates wells in process as of July 31, 2020, to total 30.3 net wells. Year to date, Northern's ground game acquisitions that have been committed to or closed have contributed a total of 8.4 net wells that are either producing or in process, and added 1,852 net acres.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

As of June 30, 2020, Northern had $1.8 million in cash and $568.0 million outstanding on its revolving credit facility. As previously announced, Northern completed a semi-annual borrowing base redetermination under its revolving credit facility on July 8, 2020, with the borrowing base set at $660.0 million. Pro forma for the new borrowing base, Northern had total liquidity of $93.8 million as of June 30, 2020, consisting of cash and borrowing availability under the revolving credit facility.

As of June 30, 2020, Northern had additional debt outstanding consisting of a $130.0 million 6% Senior Unsecured Note and $297.3 million of 8.5% Senior Secured Notes. During the second quarter, Northern strengthened its balance sheet through several agreements with noteholders, which resulted in $30.2 million in principal amount of the 8.5% Senior Secured Notes being retired.

Since the end of the second quarter, Northern has entered into additional agreements that, when closed, will reduce the principal amount of the 8.5% Senior Secured Notes by an additional $4.0 million and reduce the liquidation value of its outstanding Preferred Stock by $7.6 million.

2020 GUIDANCE

3Q:20 4Q:20

Production (Boe/day) 22,500 - 30,000 30,000 - 40,000

Capital Expenditures (2H:20) $50 - $75 million

Northern is beginning to see a slow but steady return of curtailed and shut-in production to sales since the end of the second quarter. Northern projects production of 22,500 - 30,000 Boe per day in the third quarter and 30,000 - 40,000 Boe per day in the fourth quarter. Total capital expenditures are currently expected to be approximately $50 - 75 million in the second half of 2020, inclusive of ground game and acquisitions. This guidance assumes only 3.6 net wells turned in line in the second half of 2020. Northern reiterates its previous guidance for total 2020 capital spending of $175 - 200 million, with a reserve completion budget of $50 million.

2021 COMMENTARY

Looking out to 2021, Northern expects to benefit from carrying a near record number of wells in process ("WIP"). As of July 31, 2020, Northern had 28.6 net WIPs including approximately 6 net wells completed but not turned in line, and management projects its WIP count to exceed 30 net wells by year-end 2020. Northern's ability as a non-operator to continue to build high quality inventory, despite an 80% reduction in the Williston rig count, is a testament to the active management of its capital development program.

Northern's base case for 2021 presupposes that production curtailments will continue to subside and that completion activity will steadily increase starting late in the fourth quarter of 2020. Under this scenario, Northern expects to see production approaching 40,000 Boe per day by early 2021, nearing volume levels seen in early 2020. Furthermore, given the Company's continued success on the ground game front, which continues to build the number of wells in process to near record levels, Northern forecasts that this level of production should be maintained throughout the remainder of 2021 on a capital budget of approximately $190 - 240 million. Under this scenario, Northern sees both Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow at similar or higher levels to 2020, despite lower hedge values at recent strip prices.

Given the volatility in the sector, significant uncertainty remains and actual results will be driven by the timing of curtailments and shut-ins returning to sales, completed wells turned to sales and wells in process being completed and producing. Northern's downside case, which assumes a slower WIP completion pace and little new drilling activity, would be expected to drive $40 - $60 million of lower capital spending but still generate production in excess of 35,000 Boe per day for 2021.

SECOND QUARTER 2020 RESULTS

The following tables set forth selected operating and financial data for the periods indicated.

Three Months Ended June 30,

2020 2019 % Change

Net Production:

Oil (Bbl) 1,659,293 2,562,513 (35) %

Natural Gas and NGLs (Mcf) 3,041,418 3,715,936 (18) %

Total (Boe) 2,166,196 3,181,835 (32) %



Average Daily Production:

Oil (Bbl) 18,234 28,159 (35) %

Natural Gas and NGLs (Mcf) 33,422 40,834 (18) %

Total (Boe) 23,804 34,965 (32) %



Average Sales Prices:

Oil (per Bbl) $ 17.35 $ 54.56 (68) %

Effect of Gain on Settled Oil Derivatives on 46.19 1.85 Average Price (per Bbl)

Oil Net of Settled Oil Derivatives (per Bbl) 63.54 56.41 13 %



Natural Gas and NGLs (per Mcf) (2.67) 2.70

Effect of Gain on Settled Natural Gas 0.26 - Derivatives on Average Price (per Mcf)

Natural Gas and NGLs Net of Settled Natural (2.41) 2.70 Gas Derivatives (per Mcf)



Realized Price on a Boe Basis Excluding 9.54 47.09 (80) %Settled Commodity Derivatives

Effect of Gain on Settled Commodity 35.75 1.49 Derivatives on Average Price (per Boe)

Realized Price on a Boe Basis Including 45.29 48.58 (7) %Settled Commodity Derivatives



Costs and Expenses (per Boe):

Production Expenses $ 12.30 $ 8.21 50 %

Production Taxes 0.89 4.41 (80) %

General and Administrative Expenses 2.17 1.65 32 %

Depletion, Depreciation, Amortization and 16.97 14.49 17 %Accretion



Net Producing Wells at Period End 466.0 340.6 37 %

HEDGING

Northern hedges portions of its expected production volumes to increase the predictability of its cash flow and to help maintain a strong financial position. The following table summarizes Northern's open crude oil commodity derivative contracts scheduled to settle after June 30, 2020.

Crude Oil Commodity Derivative Swaps^(1)

Contract Volume Volume (Bbls/ Weighted Average Price (perPeriod (Bbls) Day) Bbl)

2020:

3Q 2,501,348 27,189 $58.47

4Q 2,372,362 25,787 $58.03

2021:

1Q 2,201,250 24,458 $55.53

2Q 1,997,458 21,950 $55.88

3Q 1,809,410 19,668 $53.46

4Q 1,800,506 19,571 $53.47

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This table does not reflect additional potential hedged volumes under "swaption" contracts, which are crude oil derivative contracts entered(1) into by Northern that give counterparties the option to extend certain current derivative contracts for additional periods. Based on current pricing, none of these swaptions would be expected to be exercised.

The following table summarizes Northern's open natural gas commodity derivative contracts scheduled to settle after June 30, 2020.

Natural Gas Commodity Derivative Swaps

Contract Gas Volume (MMBTU/ Weighted Average Price (perPeriod (MMBTU) Day) Mcf)

2020:

3Q 1,610,000 17,500 $2.35

4Q 1,610,000 17,500 $2.35

2021:

1Q 2,700,000 30,000 $2.43

2Q 2,275,000 25,000 $2.43

3Q 2,300,000 25,000 $2.43

4Q 2,300,000 25,000 $2.43

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES & DRILLING ACTIVITY

Three Months Six Months(In millions, except for net well data) Ended Ended June 30, 2020 June 30, 2020

Capital Expenditures Incurred:

Organic Drilling and Development Capital $ 32.7 $ 97.5 Expenditures

Ground Game Drilling and Development Capital $ 0.3 $ 14.3 Expenditures

Ground Game Acquisition Capital Expenditures $ 0.3 $ 7.5

Other $ 1.1 $ 1.9



Net Wells Added to Production 1.3 8.6



Net Producing Wells (Period-End) - 466.0



Net Wells in Process (Period-End) - 26.7

Increase in Wells in Process over Prior Period (0.5) 0.9



Weighted Average AFE for Wells Elected to $7.7 million $7.6 millionYear-to-Date

Capitalized costs are a function of the number of net well additions during the period, and changes in wells in process from the prior year-end. Capital expenditures attributable to the increase of 0.9 in net wells in process during the six months ended June 30, 2020 are reflected in the amounts incurred year-to-date for drilling and development capital expenditures.

ACREAGE

As of June 30, 2020, Northern controlled leasehold of approximately 182,899 net acres targeting the Bakken and Three Forks formations of the Williston Basin, and approximately 90% of this total acreage position was developed, held by production, or held by operations.

SECOND QUARTER 2020 EARNINGS RELEASE CONFERENCE CALL

In conjunction with Northern's release of its financial and operating results, investors, analysts and other interested parties are invited to listen to a conference call with management on Friday, August 7, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.

Those wishing to listen to the conference call may do so via the company's website, www.northernoil.com, or by phone as follows:

Website: https://78449.themediaframe.com/dataconf/productusers/nog/mediaframe/39975/indexl.html Dial-In Number: (866) 373-3407 (US/Canada) and (412) 902-1037 (International) Conference ID: 13707746 - Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. Second Quarter 2020 Earnings Call Replay Dial-In Number: (877) 660-6853 (US/Canada) and (201) 612-7415 (International) Replay Access Code: 13707746 - Replay will be available through August 14, 2020

UPCOMING CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

CFA Society Minnesota Intellisight Investor Day August 12, 2020

Enercom Oil and Gas Conference August 17, 2020

Seaport Global Summer Investor Conference August 26, 2020

ABOUT NORTHERN OIL AND GAS

Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. is a company with a primary strategy of investing in non-operated minority working and mineral interests in oil & gas properties, with a core area of focus in the Williston Basin Bakken and Three Forks play in North Dakota and Montana. More information about Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. can be found at www.northernoil.com.

SAFE HARBOR

This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and future results that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act") and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"). All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this release regarding Northern's financial position, operating and financial performance, business strategy, plans and objectives of management for future operations, industry conditions, and indebtedness covenant compliance are forward-looking statements. When used in this release, forward-looking statements are generally accompanied by terms or phrases such as "estimate," "project," "predict," "believe," "expect," "continue," "anticipate," "target," "could," "plan," "intend," "seek," "goal," "will," "should," "may" or other words and similar expressions that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes. Items contemplating or making assumptions about actual or potential future sales, market size, collaborations, and trends or operating results also constitute such forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and important factors (many of which are beyond our company's control) that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements, including the following: the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and related economic slowdown, changes in crude oil and natural gas prices, the pace of drilling and completions activity on Northern's current properties, infrastructure constraints and related factors affecting Northern's properties, ongoing legal disputes over and potential shutdown of the Dakota Access Pipeline, Northern's ability to acquire additional development opportunities, Northern's ability to consummate any pending acquisition transactions, other risks and uncertainties related to the closing of pending acquisition transactions, changes in Northern's reserves estimates or the value thereof, general economic or industry conditions, nationally and/or in the communities in which Northern conducts business, changes in the interest rate environment, legislation or regulatory requirements, conditions of the securities markets, Northern's ability to raise or access capital, changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines, financial or political instability, health-related epidemics, acts of war or terrorism, and other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory and technical factors affecting Northern's operations, products and prices.

Northern has based these forward-looking statements on its current expectations and assumptions about future events. While management considers these expectations and assumptions to be reasonable, they are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, regulatory and other risks, contingencies and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond Northern's control. Northern does not undertake any duty to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as may be required by the federal securities laws.

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30,

(In thousands,except share 2020 2019 2020 2019and per sharedata)

Revenues

Oil and Gas $ 20,664 $ 149,847 $ 150,860 $ 282,530 Sales

Gain (Loss) onCommodity (72,638) 36,591 303,943 (103,031) Derivatives, Net

Other Revenue 3 2 12 7

Total Revenues (51,971) 186,440 454,815 179,506



Operating Expenses

Production 26,638 26,132 63,974 50,799 Expenses

Production 1,917 14,034 13,813 26,553 Taxes

General andAdministrative 4,710 5,250 9,580 11,300 Expense

Depletion,Depreciation, 36,756 46,091 98,565 91,225 Amortization and Accretion

Impairment ofOther Current - 2,694 - 2,694 Assets

Impairment 762,716 - 762,716 - Expense

Total Operating 832,737 94,200 948,648 182,571 Expenses



Income (Loss) (884,708) 92,239 (493,833) (3,065) From Operations



Other Income (Expense)

InterestExpense, Net of (13,957) (17,778) (30,508) (37,327) Capitalization

Loss onUnsettledInterest Rate (752) - (1,429) - Derivatives,Net

Gain (Loss) onExtinguishment 217 (425) (5,310) (425) of Debt, Net

Debt ExchangeDerivative Gain - (4,873) - 1,413 /(Loss)

ContingentConsideration - (24,763) - (23,371) Loss

Other Income - (1) - 14 (Expense)

Total OtherIncome (14,492) (47,840) (37,247) (59,696) (Expense)



Income (Loss)Before Income (899,200) 44,399 (531,080) (62,762) Taxes



Income TaxProvision - - (166) - (Benefit)



Net Income $ (899,200) $ 44,399 $ (530,914) $ (62,762) (Loss)



CumulativePreferred Stock (3,788) - (7,517) - Dividend



Net Income(Loss)Attributable to $ (902,988) $ 44,399 $ (538,431) $ (62,762) CommonShareholders



Net Income(Loss) Per $ (2.17) $ 0.12 $ (1.31) $ (0.17) Common Share - Basic

Net Income(Loss) Per $ (2.17) $ 0.12 $ (1.31) $ (0.17) Common Share - Diluted

WeightedAverage CommonShares 415,356,043 378,368,462 409,509,292 374,927,630 Outstanding -Basic

WeightedAverage CommonShares 415,356,043 378,724,511 409,509,292 374,927,630 Outstanding -Diluted

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except par value and share data) June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019

Assets (Unaudited)

Current Assets:

Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 1,838 $ 16,068

Accounts Receivable, Net 43,408 108,274

Advances to Operators 788 893

Prepaid Expenses and Other 2,204 1,964

Derivative Instruments 156,436 5,628

Income Tax Receivable 420 210

Total Current Assets 205,094 133,037



Property and Equipment:

Oil and Natural Gas Properties, Full Cost Method of Accounting

Proved 4,300,151 4,178,605

Unproved 10,681 11,047

Other Property and Equipment 2,164 2,157

Total Property and Equipment 4,312,996 4,191,809

Less - Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and (3,303,913) (2,443,216) Impairment

Total Property and Equipment, Net 1,009,083 1,748,593



Derivative Instruments 34,566 8,554

Deferred Income Taxes - 210

Acquisition Deposit 774 -

Other Noncurrent Assets, Net 13,756 15,071



Total Assets $ 1,263,273 $ 1,905,465



Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Current Liabilities:

Accounts Payable $ 50,005 $ 69,395

Accrued Liabilities 54,216 110,374

Accrued Interest 7,895 11,615

Derivative Instruments 1,198 11,298

Current Portion of Long-term Debt 65,000 -

Other Current Liabilities 906 795

Total Current Liabilities 179,220 203,477



Long-term Debt 924,171 1,118,161

Derivative Instruments 1,428 8,079

Asset Retirement Obligations 17,526 16,759

Other Noncurrent Liabilities 199 345



Total Liabilities $ 1,122,544 $ 1,346,822



Commitments and Contingencies (Note 8)



Stockholders' Equity

Preferred Stock, Par Value $.001; 5,000,000Shares Authorized;

2,294,702 Series A Shares Outstanding at 6/30/ 2 2 2020

1,500,000 Series A Shares Outstanding at 12/31/2019

Common Stock, Par Value $.001; 675,000,000Shares Authorized; 436 406 436,439,915 Shares Outstanding at 6/30/2020

406,085,183 Shares Outstanding at 12/31/2019

Additional Paid-In Capital 1,544,407 1,431,438

Retained Deficit (1,404,117) (873,203)

Total Stockholders' Equity 140,729 558,643

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 1,263,273 $ 1,905,465

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures. Northern defines Adjusted Net Income (Loss) as net income (loss) excluding (i) (gain) loss on unsettled commodity derivatives, net of tax, (ii) (gain) loss on extinguishment of debt, net of tax, (iii) debt exchange derivative (gain) loss, net of tax, (iv) contingent consideration loss, net of tax, (v) acquisition transaction costs, net of tax, (vi) impairment of other current assets, net of tax, (vii) impairment expense, net of tax, and (viii) loss on unsettled interest rate derivatives, net of tax. Northern defines Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) before (i) interest expense, (ii) income taxes, (iii) depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion, (iv) non-cash stock-based compensation expense, (v) (gain) loss on extinguishment of debt, (vi) debt exchange derivative (gain) loss, (vii) contingent consideration loss, (viii) (gain) loss on unsettled commodity derivatives, (ix) loss on unsettled interest rate derivatives, (x) impairment of other current assets, and (xi) impairment expense. A reconciliation of each of these measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is included below. Where references are pro forma, forward-looking or prospective in nature, and not based on historical fact, the table does not provide a reconciliation. Northern could not provide such reconciliation without undue hardship because such Adjusted EBITDA numbers are estimations, approximations and/or ranges. In addition, it would be difficult for Northern to present a detailed reconciliation on account of many unknown variables for the reconciling items, including without limitation future income taxes, full-cost ceiling impairments, and unrealized gains or losses on commodity derivatives. For the same reasons, Northern is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information, which could be material to future results.

Management believes the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors to gain an overall understanding of current financial performance. Specifically, management believes the non-GAAP financial measures included herein provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain expenses and unrealized commodity gains and losses that management believes are not indicative of Northern's core operating results. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures are used by management for budgeting and forecasting as well as subsequently measuring Northern's performance, and management believes it is providing investors with financial measures that most closely align to its internal measurement processes.

Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30,

(In thousands,except share 2020 2019 2020 2019and per share data)

Net Income $ (899,200) $ 44,399 $ (530,914) $ (62,762) (Loss)

Add:

Impact of Selected Items:

(Gain) Loss onUnsettled 150,077 (31,857) (194,999) 120,311 Commodity Derivatives

Impairment ofOther Current - 2,694 - 2,694 Assets

(Gain) Loss onExtinguishment (217) 425 5,310 425 of Debt

Debt ExchangeDerivative - 4,873 - (1,413) (Gain) Loss

ContingentConsideration - 24,763 - 23,371 Loss

AcquisitionTransaction - 513 - 513 Costs

Loss onUnsettled 752 - 1,429 - Interest Rate Derivatives

Impairment 762,716 - 762,716 - Expense

Selected Items,Before Income 913,328 1,411 574,456 145,901 Taxes

Income Tax ofSelected Items^ (3,461) (346) (10,668) (20,696) (1)

Selected Items,Net of Income 909,866 1,065 563,788 125,205 Taxes



Adjusted Net $ 10,667 $ 45,465 $ 32,874 $ 62,443 Income



WeightedAverage Shares 415,356,043 378,368,462 409,509,292 374,927,630 Outstanding - Basic

WeightedAverage Shares 515,569,721 378,724,511 509,897,841 375,736,820 Outstanding - Diluted



Net Income(Loss) Per $ (2.16) $ 0.12 $ (1.30) $ (0.17) Common Share - Basic

Add:

Impact ofSelected Items, 2.19 - 1.38 0.33 Net of Income Taxes

Adjusted NetIncome Per $ 0.03 $ 0.12 $ 0.08 $ 0.16 Common Share - Basic



Net Income(Loss) Per $ (1.74) $ 0.12 $ (1.04) $ (0.17) Common Share - Diluted

Add:

Impact ofSelected Items, 1.76 - 1.10 0.33 Net of Income Taxes

Adjusted NetIncome Per $ 0.02 $ 0.12 $ 0.06 $ 0.16 Common Share - Diluted

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For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, this represents a tax impact using an estimated tax rate of 24.5%, which includes an adjustment of $220.3 million and $130.1 million, respectively, for a change in valuation allowance. For the three months ended June 30, 2019, this(1) represents a tax impact using an estimated tax rate of 24.5%, which does not include an adjustment for a change in valuation allowance. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, this represents a tax impact using an estimated tax rate of 24.5%, and includes a $15.1 million adjustment for a change in valuation allowance.

Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30,

(In thousands) 2020 2019 2020 2019

Net Income (Loss) $ (899,200) $ 44,399 $ (530,914) $ (62,762)

Add:

Interest Expense 13,957 17,778 30,508 37,327

Income TaxProvision - - (166) - (Benefit)

Depreciation,Depletion, 36,756 46,091 98,565 91,225 Amortization and Accretion

Impairment ofOther Current - 2,694 - 2,694 Assets

Non-CashStock-Based 1,214 1,643 2,293 4,394 Compensation

(Gain) Loss onExtinguishment of (217) 425 5,310 425 Debt

Debt ExchangeDerivative (Gain) - 4,873 - (1,413) Loss

Contingent - 24,763 - 23,371 Consideration Loss

Loss on UnsettledInterest Rate 752 - 1,429 - Derivatives

(Gain) Loss onUnsettled 150,077 (31,857) (194,999) 120,311 Commodity Derivatives

Impairment Expense 762,716 - 762,716 -

Adjusted EBITDA $ 66,055 $ 110,810 $ 174,742 $ 215,572

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CONTACT: Mike Kelly, CFA EVP Finance 952-476-9800 mkelly@northernoil.com