HighPoint Resources Reports First Quarter 2018 Financial and Operating Results

HighPoint Resources Reports First Quarter 2018 Financial and Operating Results

- Closed strategic business combination with Fifth Creek Energy, creating a premier oil-weighted and rural Denver-Julesburg ("DJ") Basin focused company

- Hereford Field ("Hereford") drilling and completion operations commenced within a month of closing transaction

- Reported production sales volumes of 1.91 million barrels of oil equivalent ("MMBoe") for the first quarter of 2018 were at the mid-point of guidance

- DJ Basin production sales volumes of 2.2 MMBoe for the first quarter of 2018, pro forma to include full quarter Hereford volumes, represent an increase of 74% from the first quarter of 2017

- DJ Basin oil price differential of $2.42 per barrel, improved 13% from the first quarter of 2017

- Drilling and completion cycle times improve 7% compared to 2017 and set a new Company record by averaging 4.2 frac days per well with over 400 frac stages completed on a recent five-well drilling and spacing unit ("DSU")

- Reiterate 2018 financial and operating guidance and 2019 outlook; second quarter of 2018 production sales volumes expected to approximate 2.4-2.5 MMBoe, a sequential increase of approximately 11% at the mid-point from the first quarter, pro forma for Hereford volumes

- Approximately $500 million in liquidity (cash on hand and undrawn credit facility) offers ample financial strength to execute 2018 and 2019 capital plans

DENVER, May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- HighPoint Resources Corporation (the "Company" or "HighPoint") (NYSE: HPR) today reported first quarter of 2018 financial and operating results, highlighted by the closing of the Fifth Creek Energy strategic business combination and strong operational execution.

Chief Executive Officer and President Scot Woodall commented, "It is an exciting time for HighPoint Resources as we achieved a significant milestone with the closing of the Fifth Creek business combination in March. Together, we began a new era as a premier oil-weighted and rural DJ Basin focused company. Going forward, we are positioned to deliver a step change improvement to production growth, cash flow and EBITDAX with an associated enhancement to credit metrics. We have quickly and smoothly integrated the Hereford asset and have hit the ground running with respect to the 2018 development program. The Hereford development and completion program is proceeding as anticipated and we look forward to providing a further update over the coming quarters.

"We are off to a fast start with our legacy NE Wattenberg program, delivering another solid quarter with respect to our guidance and highlighted by strong operational execution. The team has done an excellent job of maintaining well costs at levels consistent with internal expectations and managing through minor constraints associated with third party natural gas processing facilities allowing us to meet our first quarter objectives. We are on track to achieve our objectives with three drilling rigs and two completion crews currently operating and are reiterating our 2018 and 2019 guidance.

"We are well positioned for long-term shareholder value creation with a dominant acreage position in the oil-weighted and rural core of the DJ Basin. With a focus on returns and disciplined capital allocation, our inventory of more than 2,800 undeveloped drilling locations (95% XRL) can generate robust wellhead economics and top-tier margins in a $50 plus per barrel WTI pricing environment. We have a strong technical team that is executing at a very high level and have high confidence in achieving our objectives as the close proximity of Hereford to our legacy acreage allows us to immediately transfer and apply our proven execution skill set and cost structure across our total acreage position. Finally, we are in a good financial position with current liquidity consisting of cash on hand of $225 million and an undrawn $300 million credit facility."

For the first quarter of 2018, the Company reported a net loss of $24.9 million, or $0.20 per diluted share. Adjusted net income for the first quarter of 2018 was a net loss of $5.9 million, or $0.05 per diluted share. EBITDAX for the first quarter of 2018 was $46.7 million. Adjusted net income (loss) and EBITDAX are non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) measures. Please reference the reconciliations to GAAP financial statements at the end of this release.

OPERATING AND FINANCIAL RESULTS

The following table summarizes certain operating and financial results for the first quarter of 2018 and 2017:


                                                                                  Three Months Ended
                                                                                      March 31,

                                                                        2018                 2017           Change
                                                                        ----                 ----           ------

    Combined production sales volumes (MBoe)                           1,914                          1,433                 34%

    Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities ($ millions)           $54.3                                  $38.1         43%

    Discretionary cash flow ($ millions) (1)                                   $34.9                                  $22.9         52%

    Combined realized prices with hedging (per Boe)                           $37.86                                 $37.71           - %

    Net income (loss) ($ millions)                                           $(24.9)                               $(13.1)      (90)%

    Per share, basic                                                         $(0.20)                               $(0.18)      (11)%

    Per share, diluted                                                       $(0.20)                               $(0.18)      (11)%

    Adjusted net income (loss) ($ millions) (1)                               $(5.9)                               $(11.6)        49%

    Per share, basic                                                         $(0.05)                               $(0.16)        69%

    Per share, diluted                                                       $(0.05)                               $(0.16)        69%

    Weighted average shares outstanding, basic (in thousands)        123,596                         74,544                 66%

    Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted (in thousands)      123,596                         74,544                 66%

    EBITDAX ($ millions) (1)                                                   $46.7                                  $36.1         29%


    (1)              Discretionary cash flow, adjusted
                     net income (loss) and EBITDAX are
                     non-GAAP (Generally Accepted
                     Accounting Principles) measures.
                     Please reference the
                     reconciliations to GAAP financial
                     statements at the end of this
                     release.

The Company reported oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids ("NGL") production of 1.91 MMBoe in the first quarter of 2018, which was at the mid-point of the guidance range of 1.8-2.0 MMBoe. Pro forma production sales volumes for the DJ Basin were approximately 2.2 MMBoe, which was an increase of 74% over the first quarter of 2017, and consisted of production from the legacy NE Wattenberg of approximately 1.9 MMBoe and Hereford volumes of approximately 0.3 MMBoe for the first quarter of 2018. Production sales volumes were comprised of approximately 60% oil, 22% natural gas and 18% NGLs.

For the first quarter of 2018, WTI oil prices averaged $62.87 per barrel, NWPL natural gas prices averaged $2.49 per MMBtu and NYMEX natural gas prices averaged $3.03 per MMBtu. Commodity price realizations to benchmark pricing were oil less $2.42 per barrel versus WTI and natural gas less $0.54 per Mcf compared to NWPL. The NGL price averaged approximately 32% of the WTI price per barrel.

For the first quarter of 2018, the Company had derivative commodity swaps in place for 9,829 barrels of oil per day tied to WTI pricing at $52.89 per barrel, 5,000 MMBtu of natural gas per day tied to NWPL regional pricing at $2.68 per MMBtu and no hedges in place for NGLs.


                                                     Three Months Ended
                                                         March 31,

                                             2018              2017           Change
                                             ----              ----           ------

    Average Realized Prices before Hedging:
    ---------------------------------------

    Oil (per Bbl)                                 $60.45                             $47.92         26%

    Natural gas (per Mcf)                    1.95                        2.66               (27)%

    NGLs (per Bbl)                          20.31                       20.04                  1%

    Combined (per Boe)                      42.24                       35.18                 20%


    Average Realized Prices with Hedging:
    -------------------------------------

    Oil (per Bbl)                                 $53.00                             $52.41          1%

    Natural gas (per Mcf)                    1.98                        2.62               (24)%

    NGLs (per Bbl)                          20.31                       20.04                  1%

    Combined (per Boe)                      37.86                       37.71                   - %

LOE averaged $3.27 per Boe in the first quarter of 2018 compared to $4.09 per Boe in the first quarter of 2017. The year-over-year reduction in LOE is a result of improved operating efficiencies, disposition of higher LOE wells and lease operating cost reductions. First quarter LOE is typically higher compared to the remainder of the year due to increased seasonal operating costs, including annual compressor maintenance.

Production tax expense averaged $2.70 per Boe in the first quarter of 2018 compared to $0.22 per Boe in the first quarter of 2017. Higher production tax expense in the first quarter of 2018 was related to an adjustment of Colorado ad valorem tax based on actual assessments and of the related Colorado severance tax credit adjustment which was recorded in the first quarter of 2017.

Depreciation, depletion and amortization ("DD&A") averaged $21.41 per Boe in the first quarter of 2018 compared to $26.76 per Boe in the first quarter of 2017. Lower DD&A on a per unit basis compared to the first quarter of 2017 was primarily the result of proved reserves added at lower costs.


                                                             Three Months Ended
                                                                  March 31,

                                                      2018             2017           Change
                                                      ----             ----           ------

    Average Costs (per Boe):
    ------------------------

    Lease operating expenses                               $3.27                             $4.09       (20)%

    Gathering, transportation and processing expense  0.22                       0.34              (35)%

    Production tax expenses                           2.70                       0.22                *nm

    Depreciation, depletion and amortization         21.41                      26.76              (20)%

    General and administrative expense                5.28                       6.52              (19)%


    *           Not meaningful

Debt and Liquidity

At March 31, 2018, the principal debt balance was $627.2 million, while cash and cash equivalents were $224.7 million, resulting in net debt of $402.5 million. Cash and cash equivalents were used during the quarter to execute on the first quarter development program and to repay $54 million of Fifth Creek Energy outstanding debt in conjunction with closing the business combination.

The Company currently has $274 million in available borrowing capacity on its $300 million credit facility, after taking into account a $26 million letter of credit.

Capital Expenditures

Capital expenditures for the first quarter of 2018 totaled $112.1 million. The Company operated two drilling rigs during the quarter and capital projects included spudding 20 extended reach lateral ("XRL") wells in NE Wattenberg and placing 22 XRL wells on initial flowback. There were minimal capital expenditures associated with Hereford as drilling and completion operations were initiated in April. Higher capital expenditures relative to guidance was due to the Company opportunistically adding higher working interests in NE Wattenberg wells drilled during the first quarter, the timing of completion activity and accelerating infrastructure investment to coincide with planned development and to provide mid-stream flexibility.

Capital expenditures included $98.1 million for drilling and completion operations, $0.5 million for leaseholds, and $13.5 million for infrastructure and corporate assets.

OPERATIONAL UPDATE

The Company is currently operating three drilling rigs in the DJ Basin with two rigs in NE Wattenberg and one rig in Hereford. The Company expects the three-rig program will drill approximately 120-125 gross XRL wells in 2018. Two completion crews will be utilized in 2018 and the Company has the ability to add a third completion crew, as necessary, based on the timing of well completions. The drilling program is designed to provide flexibility to opportunistically adjust activity between NE Wattenberg and Hereford to maximize development and completion efficiencies. It is anticipated that the drilling program will be adjusted in the third quarter to include two rigs in Hereford and one rig in NE Wattenberg.

NE Wattenberg

The Company produced an average of 20,845 Boe/d (59% oil) in the first quarter of 2018 in NE Wattenberg, representing 47% growth over the first quarter of 2017. The NE Wattenberg oil price differential averaged $2.42 per barrel less than WTI. For the first quarter of 2018, the Company drilled 20 XRL wells and placed 22 XRL wells on initial flowback.

The Company reported positive results from its NE Wattenberg optimized completions targeting the Niobrara B and Niobrara C formations that included increased sand concentrations, tighter frac stage spacing, and enhanced flowback methods. The average twelve month cumulative oil production of wells in the 2017 program was 47% greater than the average for wells completed in 2015 and recent wells on average continue to meet or exceed the NE Wattenberg base XRL type-curve.

Recent completion activity was highlighted by DSU 5-61-20, which is located in the central area of NE Wattenberg and is the eastern-most DSU completed to date. Initial flowback began in the fourth quarter of 2017 and early production data is encouraging as the wells continue to perform consistent with the base type-curve through the initial 90 days of production, validating the consistency and attractiveness of the asset base. DSUs 4-62-29, 4-62-32 and 3-62-4 were placed on initial flowback during the first quarter and are trending towards peak production.

The Company continues to achieve drilling and completion efficiencies in the current operating environment as recent XRL well drilling days to rig release averaged under 7 days per well, representing a further improvement over the 2017 average. Drilling and completion cycle times improved by 7% to approximately 16 days, driven by a 14% improvement in completion times (frac and drill out days). The Company set a record during the quarter by averaging 4.2 days per well to frac a recent five-well DSU that included over 400 frac stages being completed.

Hereford Field

Pro forma production sales volumes for the first quarter of 2018 averaged approximately 3,820 Boe/d (76% oil) and the oil price differential averaged $2.08 per barrel less than WTI. There was no new drilling and completion activity during the first quarter. Drilling operations were initiated in April on DSU 11-63-14, which includes ten XRL wells. It is anticipated that the wells will be placed on initial flowback during the third quarter of 2018. In addition, a full-time completion crew began operating in April and completion operations commenced on previously drilled, but not completed, XRL wells. The wells will incorporate optimized completions, including controlled flowback methods, and are anticipated to be placed on initial flowback during the second quarter of 2018. The focus of the 2018 development program will be on full DSU development to maximize drilling and completion efficiencies.

2018 OPERATING GUIDANCE

The Company is reiterating its 2018 and 2019 operating guidance outlook and providing second quarter of 2018 guidance for capital expenditures and production as discussed below. See "Forward-Looking Statements" below.

    --  Capital expenditures of $500-$550 million, unchanged
        --  Second quarter capital expenditures are expected to total $135-$145
            million
    --  Pro forma production of 11.0-11.5 MMBoe, unchanged
        --  Second quarter production sales volumes are expected to approximate
            2.4-2.5 MMBoe, which represents an approximate 11% sequential
            increase from the first quarter of 2018
        --  Second quarter production is expected to be weighted approximately
            60% oil
    --  Lease operating expense of $28-$32 million, unchanged
    --  General and administrative expenses of $36-$40 million, unchanged
    --  Gathering, transportation and processing costs of $5-$10 million,
        unchanged
    --  Unused commitment for firm natural gas transportation charges of $18-$19
        million, unchanged

COMMODITY HEDGES UPDATE

The following table summarizes our current hedge position as of May 8, 2018:


           Oil (WTI)       Natural Gas (NWPL)

    Period  Volume                Price         Volume       Price
            Bbls/d                      $/Bbl  MMBtu/d             $/MMBtu

    2Q18            11,637               52.98         5,000             2.68

    3Q18            13,843               54.62         5,000             2.68

    4Q18            13,806               54.63         5,000             2.68

    1Q19            13,524               56.66             -               -

    2Q19            13,500               56.67             -               -

    3Q19            12,481               56.70             -               -

    4Q19            12,462               56.71             -               -

Realized sales prices will reflect basis differentials from the index prices to the sales location.

UPCOMING EVENTS

First Quarter Conference Call and Webcast

The Company plans to host a conference call on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, to discuss first quarter of 2018 results. The call is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time (8:00 a.m. Mountain time). Please join the webcast conference call live or for replay via the Internet at www.hpres.com, accessible from the home page. To join by telephone, call (855) 760-8152 ((631) 485-4979 international callers) with passcode 3669649. The webcast will remain on the Company's website for approximately 7 days and a replay of the call will be available through May 16, 2018 at (855) 859-2056 ((404) 537-3406 international) with passcode 3669649.

Investor Events

Members of the Company's management are currently scheduled to participate in the following investor events:

    --  May 15-16, 2018 - Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. Hotter 'N Hell Conference
        in Houston, TX
    --  May 22, 2018 - J.P. Morgan Energy Bus Tour in Denver, CO
    --  May 22, 2018 - Barclays High Yield Bond & Syndicated Loan Conference in
        Colorado Springs, CO
    --  June 4, 2018 - Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. One-on-One Energy Conference,
        New York, NY
    --  June 6, 2018 - Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2018 Energy Credit
        Conference in New York, NY
    --  June 12-13, 2018 - Wells Fargo West Coast Energy Conference in San
        Francisco, CA
    --  June 19-20, 2018 - J.P. Morgan Energy Conference in New York, NY

DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS

Forward-Looking Statements

All statements in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Words such as expects, forecast, guidance, anticipates, intends, plans, believes, seeks, estimates and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements herein; however, these are not the exclusive means of identifying forward-looking statements. In particular, the Company is providing "2018 Operating Guidance," which contains projections for certain 2018 operational and financial metrics. Additional forward-looking statements in this release relate to, among other things, future capital expenditures, costs, projects and opportunities; and the availability of adequate natural gas processing capacity.

These and other forward-looking statements in this press release are based on management's judgment as of the date of this release and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary significantly from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Please refer to the Bill Barrett Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 filed with the SEC, and other filings, including our Current Reports on Form 8-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, all of which are incorporated by reference herein, for further discussion of risk factors that may affect the forward-looking statements. The Company encourages you to consider the risks and uncertainties associated with projections and other forward-looking statements and to not place undue reliance on any such statements. In addition, the Company assumes no obligation to publicly revise or update any forward-looking statements based on future events or circumstances.

ABOUT HIGHPOINT RESOURCES CORPORATION

HighPoint Resources Corporation (NYSE: HPR) is a Denver, Colorado based company focused on the development of oil and natural gas assets located in the Denver-Julesburg Basin of Colorado. Additional information about the Company may be found on its website at www.hpres.com.


                                      HIGHPOINT RESOURCES CORPORATION

                                       Selected Operating Highlights

                                                (Unaudited)


                                                         Three Months Ended
                                                              March 31,

                                                     2018                   2017
                                                     ----                   ----

    Production Data:
    ----------------

    Oil (MBbls)                                     1,137                      825

    Natural gas (MMcf)                              2,562                    1,890

    NGLs (MBbls)                                      350                      293

    Combined volumes (MBoe)                         1,914                    1,433

    Daily combined volumes
     (Boe/d)                                       21,267                   15,922


    Average Sales Prices (before the effects of realized hedges):
    -------------------------------------------------------------

    Oil (per Bbl)                                            $60.45                $47.92

    Natural gas (per Mcf)                            1.95                     2.66

    NGLs (per Bbl)                                  20.31                    20.04

    Combined (per Boe)                              42.24                    35.18


    Average Realized Sales Prices (after the effects of realized hedges):
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------

    Oil (per Bbl)                                            $53.00                $52.41

    Natural gas (per Mcf)                            1.98                     2.62

    NGLs (per Bbl)                                  20.31                    20.04

    Combined (per Boe)                              37.86                    37.71


    Average Costs (per Boe):
    ------------------------

    Lease operating expenses                                  $3.27                 $4.09

    Gathering,
     transportation and
     processing expense                              0.22                     0.34

    Production tax expenses                          2.70                     0.22

    Depreciation, depletion
     and amortization                               21.41                    26.76

    General and
     administrative expense
     (1)                                            5.28                     6.52


    (1)              Includes long-term cash and equity
                     incentive compensation of $0.75
                     per Boe and $0.79 per Boe for the
                     three months ended March 31, 2018
                     and 2017, respectively.


                                                  HIGHPOINT RESOURCES CORPORATION

                                               Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets

                                                            (Unaudited)


                                                                                       As of                      As of
                                                                                     March 31,                December 31,
                                                                                     ---------                ------------

                                                                                          2018                           2017
                                                                                          ----                           ----

                                                                                               (in thousands)

    Assets:
    -------

    Cash and cash equivalents                                                                    $224,692                         $314,466

    Other current assets                                                                52,661                           53,197

    Property and equipment, net                                                      1,811,442                        1,018,880

    Other noncurrent assets                                                              3,679                            4,163

    Total assets                                                                               $2,092,474                       $1,390,706
                                                                                               ==========                       ==========


    Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity:
    -------------------------------------

    Current liabilities (1)                                                            240,388                          148,934

    Long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs                                         616,244                          617,744

    Other long-term liabilities (1)                                                    175,502                           25,474

    Stockholders' equity                                                             1,060,340                          598,554
                                                                                     ---------                          -------

    Total liabilities and stockholders' equity                                                 $2,092,474                       $1,390,706
                                                                                               ==========                       ==========


    (1)              At March 31, 2018, the
                     estimated fair value of all
                     of the Company's commodity
                     derivative instruments was a
                     liability of $44.4 million,
                     comprised of $35.9 million of
                     current liabilities and $8.5
                     million of non-current
                     liabilities. This amount will
                     fluctuate based on estimated
                     future commodity prices and
                     the current hedge position.


                                 HIGHPOINT RESOURCES CORPORATION

                              Consolidated Statements of Operations

                                           (Unaudited)


                                                   Three Months Ended
                                                       March 31,

                                            2018                             2017
                                            ----                             ----

                                          (in thousands, except per share
                                                      amounts)

    Operating Revenues:
    -------------------

    Oil, gas
     and NGL
     production                                      $80,831                           $50,425

    Other
     operating
     revenues,
     net                                    (21)                               111

    Total
     operating
     revenues                             80,810                             50,536
                                          ------                             ------

    Operating Expenses:
    -------------------

    Lease
     operating                             6,251                              5,862

     Gathering,
     transportation
     and
     processing                              419                                489

     Production
     tax                                   5,175                                322

    Exploration                               13                                 27

     Impairment,
     dry hole
     costs
     and
     abandonment                             317                              8,074

    (Gain)
     Loss on
     sale of
     properties                              408                               (92)

     Depreciation,
     depletion
     and
     amortization                         40,985                             38,340

    Unused
     commitments                           4,538                              4,572

    General
     and
     administrative
     (1)                                 10,107                              9,349

    Merger
     transaction
     expense                               4,763                                  -

    Other
     operating
     expenses,
     net                                      39                              (573)

    Total
     operating
     expenses                             73,015                             66,370
                                          ------                             ------

    Operating
     Income
     (Loss)                                7,795                           (15,834)

    Other Income and Expense:
    -------------------------

    Interest
     and
     other
     income                                  691                                206

    Interest
     expense                            (13,090)                          (13,951)

    Commodity
     derivative
     gain
     (loss)
     (2)                               (20,333)                            16,464

    Total
     other
     income
     and
     expense                            (32,732)                             2,719
                                         -------                              -----

    Income
     (Loss)
     before
     Income
     Taxes                              (24,937)                          (13,115)

     (Provision
     for)
     Benefit
     from
     Income
     Taxes                                     -                                 -

    Net
     Income
     (Loss)                                        $(24,937)                        $(13,115)
                                                    ========                          ========


    Net Income (Loss) per
     Common Share

    Basic                                            $(0.20)                          $(0.18)

    Diluted                                          $(0.20)                          $(0.18)

    Weighted Average Common
     Shares Outstanding

    Basic                                123,596                             74,544

    Diluted                              123,596                             74,544


    (1)              Includes long-term cash and equity
                     incentive compensation of $1.4
                     million and $1.1 million for the
                     three months ended March 31, 2018
                     and 2017, respectively.

    (2)              The table below summarizes the
                     realized and unrealized gains and
                     losses the Company recognized
                     related to its oil and natural gas
                     derivative instruments for the
                     periods indicated:

                                                       Three Months Ended
                                                           March 31,

                                                  2018                   2017
                                                  ----                   ----

                                                         (in thousands)

      Included in commodity derivative gain
      (loss):

     Realized gain (loss) on derivatives (1)            $(8,388)                       $3,632

      Prior year unrealized (gain) loss
      transferred to realized (gain) loss (1)    6,094                        (1,377)

      Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives
      (1)                                     (18,039)                        14,209

     Total commodity derivative gain (loss)            $(20,333)                      $16,464
                                                        ========                       =======


                         (1)    Realized and unrealized gains and
                                 losses on commodity derivatives
                                 are presented herein as separate
                                 line items but are combined for a
                                 total commodity derivative gain
                                 (loss) in the Consolidated
                                 Statements of Operations. This
                                 separate presentation is a non-
                                 GAAP measure. Management believes
                                 the separate presentation of the
                                 realized and unrealized commodity
                                 derivative gains and losses is
                                 useful because the realized cash
                                 settlement portion provides a
                                 better understanding of the
                                 Company's hedge position. The
                                 Company also believes that this
                                 disclosure allows for a more
                                 accurate comparison to its peers.


                                                 HIGHPOINT RESOURCES CORPORATION

                                              Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

                                                           (Unaudited)


                                                                         Three Months Ended
                                                                              March 31,

                                                                  2018                         2017
                                                                  ----                         ----

                                                                         (in thousands)

    Operating Activities:
    ---------------------

    Net income (loss)                                                     $(24,937)                   $(13,115)

    Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by
     operations:

    Depreciation, depletion and
     amortization                                               40,985                         38,340

    Impairment, dry hole costs and
     abandonment                                                   317                          8,074

    Unrealized derivative (gain) loss                           11,945                       (12,832)

    Incentive compensation and other non-
     cash charges                                                  835                          1,968

    Amortization of deferred financing
     costs                                                         563                            558

    (Gain) loss on sale of properties                              408                           (92)

    Change in operating assets and liabilities:

    Accounts receivable                                          9,166                          3,587

    Prepayments and other assets                                 (111)                       (1,047)

    Accounts payable, accrued and other
     liabilities                                                   822                          8,965

    Amounts payable to oil and gas
     property owners                                             9,609                          1,090

    Production taxes payable                                     4,715                          2,602

    Net cash provided by (used in)
     operating activities                                                   $54,317                      $38,098

    Investing Activities:
    ---------------------

    Additions to oil and gas properties,
     including acquisitions                                   (88,854)                      (57,963)

    Additions of furniture, equipment and
     other                                                       (122)                          (11)

    Repayment of debt associated with
     merger, net of cash acquired                             (53,357)                             -

    Proceeds from sale of properties and
     other investing activities                                  (157)                        11,225

    Net cash provided by (used in)
     investing activities                                                $(142,490)                   $(46,749)

    Financing Activities:
    ---------------------

    Principal payments on debt                                   (116)                         (112)

    Proceeds from sale of common stock,
     net of offering costs                                           -                         (224)

    Deferred financing costs and other                         (1,485)                         (967)

    Net cash provided by (used in)
     financing activities                                                  $(1,601)                    $(1,303)
                                                                            -------                      -------

    Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash
     Equivalents                                              (89,774)                       (9,954)

    Beginning Cash and Cash Equivalents                        314,466                        275,841

    Ending Cash and Cash Equivalents                                       $224,692                     $265,887
                                                                           ========                     ========


                                                                                  HIGHPOINT RESOURCES CORPORATION

                                                         Reconciliation of Discretionary Cash Flow, Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and EBITDAX

                                                                                            (Unaudited)


    Discretionary Cash Flow Reconciliation


                                                                                                                                         Three Months Ended
                                                                                                                                             March 31,

                                                                                                                                    2018                             2017
                                                                                                                                    ----                             ----

                                                                                                                                           (in thousands)

    Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities                                                                                      $54,317                           $38,098

    Adjustments to reconcile to discretionary cash flow:

    Exploration expense                                                                                                               13                                 27

    Merger transaction expense                                                                                                     4,763                                  -

    Changes in working capital                                                                                                  (24,201)                          (15,197)

    Discretionary Cash Flow                                                                                                                  $34,892                           $22,928
                                                                                                                                             =======                           =======


    Adjusted Net Income (Loss) Reconciliation


                                                                                                                                         Three Months Ended
                                                                                                                                             March 31,

                                                                                                                                    2018                             2017
                                                                                                                                    ----                             ----

                                                                                                                                  (in thousands, except per share
                                                                                                                                              amounts)

    Net Income (Loss)                                                                                                                      $(24,937)                        $(13,115)

    Provision for (Benefit from) income taxes                                                                                          -                                 -
                                                                                                                                     ---                               ---

    Income (Loss) before income taxes                                                                                           (24,937)                          (13,115)


    Adjustments to net income (loss):

    Unrealized derivative (gain) loss                                                                                             11,945                           (12,832)

    Impairment expense                                                                                                                 -                             8,010

    (Gain) loss on sale of properties                                                                                                408                               (92)

    One-time item:

    Merger transaction expense                                                                                                     4,763                                  -

    (Income) expense related to properties sold                                                                                       39                              (573)

    Adjusted Income (Loss) before income taxes                                                                                   (7,782)                          (18,602)

    Adjusted (provision for) benefit from income taxes (1)                                                                         1,912                              7,042

    Adjusted Net Income (Loss)                                                                                                              $(5,870)                        $(11,560)
                                                                                                                                             =======                          ========

    Per share, diluted                                                                                                                       $(0.05)                          $(0.16)


    (1)              Adjusted (provision for)
                     benefit from income taxes is
                     calculated using the
                     Company's current effective
                     tax rate prior to applying
                     the valuation allowance
                     against deferred tax assets.


    EBITDAX Reconciliation


                                                             Three Months Ended
                                                                 March 31,

                                                        2018                      2017
                                                        ----                      ----

                                                               (in thousands)

    Net Income (Loss)                                        $(24,937)                   $(13,115)

    Adjustments to reconcile to EBITDAX:

    Depreciation, depletion and amortization          40,985                      38,340

    Impairment, dry hole and abandonment expense         317                       8,074

    Exploration expense                                   13                          27

    Unrealized derivative (gain) loss                 11,945                    (12,832)

    Incentive compensation and other non-cash charges    835                       1,968

    Merger transaction expense                         4,763                           -

    (Gain) loss on sale of properties                    408                        (92)

    Interest and other income                          (691)                      (206)

    Interest expense                                  13,090                      13,951

    Provision for (benefit from) income taxes              -                          -

    EBITDAX                                                    $46,728                      $36,115
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Discretionary cash flow, adjusted net income (loss) and EBITDAX are non-GAAP measures. These measures are presented because management believes that they provide useful additional information to investors for analysis of the Company's performance. If used as a liquidity measure, they should be reconciled to cash flow from operations as well as adjusting net income (loss) for certain items to allow for a more consistent comparison from period to period. In addition, the Company believes that these measures are widely used by professional research analysts and others in the valuation, comparison and investment recommendations of companies in the oil and gas exploration and production industry, and that many investors use the published research of industry research analysts in making investment decisions.

These measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income, income from operations, net cash provided by operating activities or other income, profitability, cash flow or liquidity measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. The definition of these measures may vary among companies, and, therefore, the amounts presented may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

CONTACT: Larry C. Busnardo, Vice President, Investor Relations, 303-312-8514

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