FORM 8-K

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) October 11, 2012

 

 

Matador Resources Company

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Texas   001-35410   27-4662601

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

5400 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1500, Dallas, Texas   75240
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (972) 371-5200

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

Matador Resources Company (the “Company”) expects to make presentations concerning its business to potential investors. The materials to be utilized during the presentations (the “Materials”) are furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

The information furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and will not be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit
No.

  

Description of Exhibit

99.1    Presentation Materials.


SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

    MATADOR RESOURCES COMPANY  
Date: October 11, 2012     By:  

/s/ David E. Lancaster

 
    Name:   David E. Lancaster  
    Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
and Chief Financial Officer
 


Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit
No.

  

Description of Exhibit

99.1    Presentation Materials.
PRESENTATION MATERIALS
Investor Presentation
Exhibit 99.1
October 2012


1
Forward-Looking Statements
This presentation and statements made by representatives of Matador Resources Company (“Matador” or the “Company”)
during the course of this presentation include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. “Forward-
looking statements” are statements related to future, not past, events. Forward-looking statements are based on current
expectations and include any statement that does not directly relate to a current or historical fact.  In this context, forward-
looking statements often address expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as
“could,” “believe,” “would,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “expect,” “may,” “should,” “continue,” “plan,” “predict,”
“potential,” “project” and similar expressions that are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all
forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. Actual results and future events could differ materially from
those anticipated in such statements. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties and
ultimately may not prove to be accurate, including, but not limited to, the following risks related to our financial  and
operational performance: general economic conditions; Matador’s ability to execute its business plan, including the
success of its drilling program; changes in oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids prices and the demand for oil, natural gas
and natural gas liquids; our ability to replace reserves and efficiently develop our current reserves; our costs of operations,
delays and other difficulties related to producing oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids; our ability to make acquisitions on
economically acceptable terms; availability of sufficient capital to Matador to execute its business plan, including from our
future cash flows, increases in our borrowing base, joint venture partners and otherwise; weather and environmental
conditions; and other important factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or
implied in the forward-looking statements. For further discussions of risks and uncertainties, you should refer to Matador’s
SEC filings, including the “Risk Factors” section of Matador’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 2011. Matador undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements to reflect
events or circumstances occurring after the date of this presentation, except as required by law. You are cautioned not to
place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this presentation.  All
forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.


2
Company Overview
Completed IPO of 14,883,334 shares (12,209,167 primary) including overallotment at $12.00/share in March 2012
Exchange: Ticker
NYSE: MTDR
Shares Outstanding
55.51 million common shares
Share Price as of October 5, 2012
$9.79/share
Market Capitalization as of October 5, 2012
$543.4 million
2012 Guidance Summary (updated as of August 14, 2012)
2012 Estimated Capital Spending
$313 million
2012 Estimated Total Oil Production
1.2 to 1.4 million barrels
2012 Estimated Exit Rate for Oil Production
5,000 to 5,500 barrels per day
2012 Estimated Total Natural Gas Production
12.5 to 13.5 billion cubic feet


Matador Oil Facts: Second Quarter 2012
3
On track to double Adjusted EBITDA
(1)
for the second year in a row
Record quarterly oil production of 285,000 Bbl, a sequential
quarterly increase of 43% from 200,000 Bbl produced in first quarter
of 2012
Record six-month oil production of 485,000 Bbl, a year-over-year
increase of almost seven-fold from 70,000 Bbl produced in first half
of 2011
Record average daily oil equivalent production of 8,738 BOE per
day, including 3,130 Bbl of oil per day and 33.6 MMcf of natural
gas
per day
Oil reserves of 6.7 million Bbl at June 30, 2012 up nearly 80% from
3.8 million Bbl at December 31, 2011
Second quarter oil production constitutes 36% of total production
volume and oil revenues constitute 82% of total oil and natural gas
revenues
(1)  Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. For a definition of Adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to our net income (loss) and net cash provided by operating activities, see slide 29 
Note:  Matador is a two-stream reporting company.  Its oil production and reserves volumes do not include Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs) volumes.


Founded by Joe Foran in 1983
Foran Oil funded with $270,000 in contributed
capital from 17 friends and  family members
Rolled into Matador Petroleum Corporation  in
1988
Grown primarily through acquire and exploit
strategy
Delivered 21% average annual rate of return
over 15 years
Sold
to
Tom
Brown,
Inc.
(1)
in
June
2003
for an
enterprise value of $388 million in an all-cash
transaction
Foran Oil & Matador Petroleum
4
Matador History
Matador Resources Company
Founded by Joe Foran in 2003
Attracted start-up capital from long-time shareholders;
diverse and unique shareholder group including over
400 friends and neighbors
Proven management, technical team and Board of
Directors
Grown entirely through drill bit, with focus on
unconventional reservoir plays
Chesapeake transaction and strong science and
technical teams enabled the strategic transition to the
Eagle Ford play
IPO in February 2012 (NYSE: MTDR)
Strong year-over-year growth
Daily
oil
production
increased
almost
six-fold
(2)
Proved
oil
reserves
increased
almost
eight-fold
(3)
Adjusted EBITDA
(4)
increased 82%
(2)
Predecessor Entities
Matador Today
(1)  Tom Brown purchased by Encana in 2004
(2)  Three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to three months ended June 30, 2011
(3)  At June 30, 2012 as compared to at June 30, 2011
(4)  Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. For a definition of Adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to our net income (loss) and net cash provided by operating activities, see slide 29


A Year of Growth
5
(1)  Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. For a definition of Adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to our net income (loss) and net cash provided by operating activities, see slide 29
Year Ended December  31,
Year Ended December  31,
Year Ended December  31,
AVERAGE DAILY OIL
TOTAL REALIZED
EQUIVALENT PRODUCTION
REVENUES
ADJUSTED EBITDA
(1)
(INCLUDING REALIZED GAIN ON DERIVATIVES)
$8.1
$18.4
$15.2
$23.6
$49.9
$21.3
$27.9
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
1Q
2012
2Q
$14.2
$29.3
$26.7
$39.3
$74.1
$32.2
$40.8
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
1Q
2012
2Q
911
1,506
2,285
3,926
7,048
8,023
8,738
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
1Q
2012
2Q


Transition to Oil
6
Year Ended
December
31,
Year Ended
December
31,
TOTAL OIL PRODUCTION
OIL BY VOLUME
OIL BY REVENUE
12%
12%
9%
7%
22%
74%
82%
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
1Q
2012
2Q
7%
7%
4%
2%
6%
27%
36%
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
1Q
2012
2Q
22
37
30
33
154
200
285
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
1Q
2012
2Q
Year Ended
December
31,


7
Financial Performance: Proven Management Team
Oil and Natural Gas Revenues
($ in mm)
Total Realized
Revenues
(2)
($ in mm)
Adjusted
EBITDA
(1)
($ in mm)
Average Daily Production
(BOE/d)
3,729
8,004
8,738
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
2Q10
2Q11
2Q12
$7.5
$20.9
$36.1
$0.0
$10.0
$20.0
$30.0
$40.0
2Q10
2Q11
2Q12
$5.2
$15.3
$27.9
$0.0
$5.0
$10.0
$15.0
$20.0
$25.0
$30.0
2Q10
2Q11
2Q12
$9.1
$21.8
$40.8
$0.0
$10.0
$20.0
$30.0
$40.0
$50.0
2Q10
2Q11
2Q12
CAGR: 119%
CAGR: 132%
CAGR: 112%
CAGR: 53%
(1)  Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. For a definition of Adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to our net income (loss) and net cash provided by operating activities, see slide 29
(2)  Includes realized gain on derivatives


Liquids Focused CapEx in 2012E
Commentary
Oil Production Growth Over Time (Bbl/d)
8
Q2 2012 oil production
approximately 285,000 barrels
Six-month oil production of
485,000 Bbl up almost   
seven-fold year-over-year at
June 30, 2012
Approximately 88% of 2012E
capital budget focused on
Eagle Ford (84%) and
Austin Chalk (4%)
All 2012 Eagle Ford and
Austin Chalk drilling locations
targeting oil and liquids
Oil production expected to
increase 8x to 9x in 2012
Strong Growth Profile Focused on Liquids
91
422
2,200
3,130
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
2010
2011
1Q 2012
2Q 2012
2012 Anticipated Drilling
2012E CapEx
Gross Wells
Net Wells
(in millions)
Total
Total
%
Total
%
South Texas
Eagle Ford
28.0
            
25.6
            
86.8%
  
$257.2
82.2%
  
Austin Chalk
2.0
              
2.0
              
6.8%
    
$11.3
3.6%
    
Area Total
30.0
            
27.6
            
93.6%
  
$268.5
85.8%
  
NW LA / E Texas
Haynesville
25.0
            
1.5
              
5.1%
    
$13.5
4.3%
    
Cotton Valley
-
                   
-
                   
-
           
-
-
           
Area Total
25.0
            
1.5
              
5.1%
    
$13.5
4.3%
    
SW WY, NE UT, SE ID
1.0
              
0.4
              
1.3%
    
$2.5
0.8%
    
Other
-
                   
-
                   
-
           
$28.5
9.1%
    
Total
56.0
            
29.5
            
100.0%
 
$313.0
100.0%
 


Leverage to Eagle Ford (Net Eagle Ford Acres / EV)
(Net Acres / $mm)
9
Leading Eagle Ford Exposure
Matador offers significant leverage
and focus to the Eagle Ford
Approximately 90% of Eagle Ford
acreage is in the prospective oil
and liquids window
All 2012E Eagle Ford drilling
focused in the prospective oil and
liquids window
84% of 2012 estimated CapEx
allocated to Eagle Ford
One rig running in the eastern and
one in the western portions of the
Eagle Ford play
Eagle Ford acreage well-
positioned throughout the play
51.0
48.1
36.7
34.9
33.3
32.1
26.1
25.7
24.3
21.9
14.9
9.3
6.7
4.3
4.0
SFY
MTDR
GDP
FST
SM
NFX
CRZO
PVA
ROSE
CHK
MHR
PXD
PXP
APA
APC
64%
84%
45%
30%
57%
63%
36%
7%
40%
93%
92%
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
2012E
Capex
% Eagle Ford
(1)
Note:  Reflects companies with greater than 50 Bcfe of proved reserves. Data sourced from public filings; stock price data as of October 5, 2012 close
(1)  Per operational guidance


Highlights
10
Eagle Ford Properties are in Good Neighborhoods
MTDR acreage in counties
with robust transaction activity
“good neighborhoods”
Transaction values ranging
from $10,000 to $30,000 per
acre
Our Eagle Ford position has
grown to over 30,000 net
acres
Acreage in both the eastern
and western areas of the play
Approximately 90% of acreage
in prospective oil and liquids
windows
Acreage offers potential for
Austin Chalk, Buda, Pearsall
and other formations
Good reputation with land and mineral owners
More than 80% of Eagle Ford acreage HBP or not burdened with lease expirations before 2013
Note:  All Matador acreage at June 30, 2012 and all other acreage based on public information


11
San Antonio
Uvalde
Medina
Zavala
Frio
Dimmit
La Salle
Webb
Bexar
Atascosa
McMullen
Live Oak
Bee
Goliad
Dewitt
Gonzales
Wilson
COMBO LIQUIDS /
GAS FAIRWAY
DRY GAS FAIRWAY
OIL FAIRWAY
Eagle Ford and Austin Chalk Properties
GLASSCOCK (WINN) RANCH
8,891 gross / 8,891 net acres
EAGLE FORD WEST
14,242 gross / 11,380 net acres
EAGLE FORD EAST
7,567 gross / 6,170 net acres
EOG OPERATED, MTDR WI ~21%
18,998 gross / 3,709 net acres
Note:  All acreage at June 30, 2012
EAGLE FORD ACREAGE TOTALS
49,698 gross / 30,150 net acres
Matador Resources Acreage
Karnes
Glasscock
Ranch
Shelton
Newman
ZLS
Martin Ranch
Northcut
Affleck
Troutt
Sutton
MRC/EOG
Pawelek
Danysh
Sickenius
Lyssy
Repka
RCT Wilson
Love
Cowey
Keseling
Finney
Lewton
Hennig
Nickel
Ranch


Eagle Ford 24-Hour Stabilized Rates
12
Well Name
County
Completion Date
Perforated Length
(1)
Frac Stages
Oil IP
(2)(3)
Gas IP
(2)(3)
Oil Equiv IP
(4)
Choke
Pressure
Total  (ft.)
(Bbl/day)
(Mcf/day)
(BOE/day)
(inch)
(psi)
2011 Wells
JCM Jr. Minerals 1H
La Salle
11/10/2010
3,774
15
164
3,648
772
15/64
3,365
Martin Ranch A 1H
La Salle
1/20/2011
4,201
17
1,129
2,821
1,599
34/64
1,550
Affleck 1H
Dimmit
2/22/2011
4,711
16
456
5,247
1,331
36/64
1,435
Frances Lewton 1H
DeWitt
11/16/2011
5,041
17
1,021
2,574
1,450
13/64
5,000
Martin Ranch A 2H
La Salle
11/19/2011
6,772
22
1,318
1,845
1,626
26/64
1,800
Martin Ranch A 3H
La Salle
11/26/2011
4,476
15
802
510
887
26/64
1,510
Martin Ranch A 5H
La Salle
12/17/2011
4,518
15
893
545
984
26/64
1,250
2012 Wells
Martin Ranch A 8H
La Salle
1/28/2012
6,092
21
1,089
831
1,228
26/64
1,750
Martin Ranch A 6H
La Salle
2/8/2012
6,509
22
689
1,714
975
26/64
1,650
Martin Ranch A 7H
La Salle
2/12/2012
4,902
17
609
481
689
26/64
1,040
Martin Ranch B 4H
La Salle
2/18/2012
3,551
13
595
968
756
26/64
1,320
Matador Sickenius Orca 1H
Karnes
3/16/2012
5,712
19
785
540
875
26/64
820
Northcut A 1H
La Salle
3/23/2012
4,446
15
583
592
682
26/64
1,000
Matador Danysh Orca 1H
Karnes
4/1/2012
4,962
17
1,012
1,126
1,200
26/64
1,175
Northcut A 2H
La Salle
5/1/2012
4,503
15
758
761
885
24/64
950
Matador Pawelek Orca 1H
Karnes
6/5/2012
6,103
20
670
739
793
16/64
2,510
Matador Pawelek Orca 2H
Karnes
6/7/2012
6,202
28
861
755
987
16/64
2,460
Matador Danysh Orca 2H
Karnes
6/10/2012
5,115
17
750
746
874
16/64
2,675
Glasscock Ranch 1H
Zavala
6/27/2012
5,352
18
307
0
307
pump
140
Matador K. Love Orca 1H
DeWitt
8/10/2012
5,077
17
1,793
2,171
2,155
16/64
5,280
Matador K. Love Orca 2H
DeWitt
8/11/2012
4,871
17
1,757
2,126
2,111
16/64
5,900
Average
5,090
18
859  Bbl/day
1,464  Mcf/day
1,103 BOE/day
(1)  Total length of perforated lateral from the first perforation to the last perforation
(2)  Rates as reported to the Texas Railroad Commission via W-2 or G-1 form
(3)  Rates are based on actual, stabilized, 24 hour production on a constant choke size
(4)  Oil equivalent rates are based on a 6:1 ratio of six Mcf gas per one Bbl oil


13
South Texas Multi-Pay Petroleum Systems:
Petroleum Charge focus towards Glasscock Ranch
Note:  Information for Pearsall Oil Field sourced from public information
Redhawk
Area
Note:  All acreage at June 30, 2012
Olmos/Navarro
Austin Chalk
Edwards
Oil
and
Gas
Fields:
Buda
Wilcox
Matador Resources Acreage


14
Multi-Pay Fairway: Productive and Prospective Pay Zones
Historic Conventional Zones
Olmos-Navarro
Gas and oil fields in shallow section
Austin Chalk
Upper Austin horizontal drilling
Fractured reservoir
Buda
Primarily productive on structure
Fractured reservoir
Edwards
Productive on structure
“New”
Unconventional Zones
“Chalkleford”
(Eagle Ford / Austin Chalk transition zone)
Recent results in Pearsall Field from other operators are positive
Eagle Ford
Lower costs combined with better completion techniques have improved initial
results in northern oil window
Horizontal Buda Drilling
Exploratory play developing to exploit fracturing within the Buda both on and
off structure
Pearsall Shale
Exploratory play, initial test wells now being drilled
Austin Chalk
Eagle
Ford
Buda
Georgetown
Del
Rio
Edwards
Glen Rose
Rodessa
Pearsall
Sligo
Olmos
Navarro
ANCC


0.0
2.0
4.0
6.0
8.0
10.0
12.0
14.0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Budgeted Cost
Actual Cost
Eagle Ford Well Costs Averaging 15% Less than 2012 Budget Estimates
15
Western Acreage
Eastern Acreage
Note: 2012 Eagle Ford well drilling and completions costs only compared to budget estimates; costs do not include pipelines and lease facilities


Eagle Ford Well Costs –
East Side
16
$0
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$6,000,000
$8,000,000
$10,000,000
$12,000,000
$14,000,000
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Well Cost
5000' Normalized Cost
Note: Wells are displayed in chronological order.  Well drilling and completions costs only; costs do not include pipelines and lease facilities.


Eagle Ford Well Costs –
West Side
17
$0
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$6,000,000
$8,000,000
$10,000,000
$12,000,000
$14,000,000
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Well Cost
5000' Normalized Cost
Note: Wells are displayed in chronological order.  Well drilling and completions costs only; costs do not include pipelines and lease facilities.


Average Frac Stage Cost per Well
18
Note: Wells are displayed in chronological order
$0
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$200,000
$250,000
$300,000
$350,000
$400,000
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Bauxite
Resin Coated Sand        White Sand


Eagle Ford Well Estimated ROR as a Function of EUR and Well Cost
19
Note: Individual well economics only.  NGL price differential +$2.50/Mcf.  Oil price differential +$4.30/Bbl.
$8.0
$10.0
$12.0
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
Estimated Ultimate Recovery (EUR), MBOE
Well Cost,
millions
$7.0
$90.00/Bbl NYMEX oil;
$3.00/Mcf NYMEX natural gas


20
San Antonio
Multi-Pay Fairway
with Eagle Ford, Pearsall, Austin Chalk and Buda potential
Emerging Multi-Pay Area in Eagle Ford Oil Fairway and MTDR
Acreage
OIL FAIRWAY
OIL FAIRWAY
Note:  All acreage at June 30, 2012
Matador Resources Acreage


21
Wolfbone Play in the Delaware Basin (West Texas)
Major Operator Index
Matador Resources
Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
Chesapeake Operating
Cimarex Energy
Clayton Williams Energy
Devon Energy Production
Energen Resources Corp.
Oxy USA Inc.
Matador Resources
~4,900 gross / ~2,900 net acres
C U L B E R S O N
P E C O S
C R A N E
W A R D
W I N K L E R
U P T O N
R E E V E S
M A R T I N
M I D L A N D
L O V I N G
E C T O R
G A I N E S
G
D A W S O N
A N D R E W S
JEFF DAVIS
R.S. JOHNSON
BLK C27
PSL
FEET
0
7,214
Chesapeake Operated
IP’s:
260
750
Bbl/d
600 –
3,300 Mcf/d
Anadarko Operated
IP’s:
162
931
Bbl/d
466 –
2,400 Mcf/d
Energen Operated
IP’s:
117
902
Bbl/d
500 –
1,500 Mcf/d
Devon Operated
IP’s:
121
725
Bbl/d
1,100 –
1,300 Mcf/d
Cimarex Operated
IP’s:
240
608
Bbl/d
255 –
2,000 Mcf/d
Note:  As of August 23, 2012 and only wells with total depths greater than 7,000’posted.  Third-party information from public sources.


22
Wolfbone Play in the Delaware Basin (West Texas) Stratigraphic Column
Avalon Shale
Depth: 7,900’
8,300’
(Oil Window)
Density Porosity: 12-14%
Thickness: 300-500 ft.
Normal Pressure (0.45 psi/ft.)
Total Organic Carbon (TOC) 5-8%
XRD: 15-20% clay and 40-60% silica
IP: 100-270 Bbl/d   200-1,200 Mcf/d
Middle Wolfcamp
Depth: 11,500’
12,000’
Thickness: 200-300 ft.
Total Organic Carbon (TOC) 2-4%
Density Porosity: 12-15%
Geopressure (0.7psi/ft.)
Upper Wolfcamp
Depth: 10,500’
10,600’
(Oil Window)
Density Porosity: >10%
Gross Thickness: 280-350 ft.
IP: 121-900 Bbl/d   250-3,300 Mcf/d
Geopressure (0.7psi/ft.)
Horizontal Targets
1
st
2
nd
3
rd
Bone Spring
Depth: 8,500’
10,600’
(Oil Window)
Density Porosity: >10%
Thickness: 10-100 ft.
Normal Pressure (0.45 psi/ft.)
IP: 10-600 Bbl/d   500-2,500 Mcf/d
Note:  Information from public sources


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Hedging Profile
Oil Hedges (Costless Collars)
4Q 2012
FY 2013
Total Volume Hedged by Ceiling (Bbl)
360,000
1,260,000
Weighted Average Price ($ / Bbl)
$110.31
$110.26
Total Volume Hedged by Floor (Bbl)
360,000
1,260,000
Weighted Average Price ($ / Bbl)
$90.83
$87.14
Natural Gas Hedges (Costless Collars)
4Q 2012
FY 2013
Total Volume Hedged by Ceiling (Bcf)
2.31
4.65
Weighted Average Price ($ / MMBtu)
$5.30
$4.84
Total Volume Hedged by Floor (Bcf)
2.31
4.65
Weighted Average Price ($ / MMBtu)
$4.07
$3.34
Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs) Hedges (Swaps)
4Q 2012
FY 2013
Total Volume Hedged (gal)
601,200
4,720,800
Weighted Average Price ($ / gal)
$0.75
$0.75


Net NGL production of 163 Bbl/d and 476 Bbl/d for the first quarter and second quarter of 2012
respectively.
Matador has recently finalized a natural gas gathering, transportation and processing agreement,
including firm transportation and processing, for most of its operated natural gas production in South
Texas.
163
476
0
100
200
300
400
500
1Q 2012
2Q 2012
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Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs)
Net NGL Production
(Bbl/d)


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Financial Flexibility
Plan to fund 2012 capital budget with a portion of IPO net proceeds, anticipated cash flows from
operations and available borrowings under credit facility
Closed an amended and restated credit facility to increase the Company’s borrowing capacity to $200
million primarily as a result of increased oil reserves at June 30, 2012
Expanded bank group to 5 banks
Total facility size increased from $400 million to $500 million
Borrowing base of $200 million, increased from $125 million
37%
of
current
market
capitalization
$120 million in debt outstanding as of October 9, 2012
(1)  As of October 5, 2012 close
(1)


Liquids Focused CapEx in 2012E
Commentary
Oil Production Growth Over Time (Bbl/d)
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Q2 2012 oil production
approximately 285,000 barrels
Six-month oil production of
485,000 Bbl up almost   
seven-fold year-over-year at
June 30, 2012
Approximately 88% of 2012E
capital budget focused on
Eagle Ford (84%) and
Austin Chalk (4%)
All 2012 Eagle Ford and
Austin Chalk drilling locations
targeting oil and liquids
Oil production expected to
increase 8x to 9x in 2012
Strong Growth Profile Focused on Liquids
91
422
2,200
3,130
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
2010
2011
1Q 2012
2Q 2012
2012 Anticipated Drilling
2012E CapEx
Gross Wells
Net Wells
(in millions)
Total
Total
%
Total
%
South Texas
Eagle Ford
28.0
25.6
86.8%
$257.2
82.2%
Austin Chalk
2.0
2.0
6.8%
$11.3
3.6%
Area Total
30.0
27.6
93.6%
$268.5
85.8%
NW LA / E Texas
Haynesville
25.0
1.5
5.1%
$13.5
4.3%
Cotton Valley
-
-
-
-
-
Area Total
25.0
1.5
5.1%
$13.5
4.3%
SW WY, NE UT, SE ID
1.0
0.4
1.3%
$2.5
0.8%
Other
-
-
-
$28.5
9.1%
Total
56.0
29.5
100.0%
$313.0
100.0%


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Investment Highlights
Strong Growth Profile with Increasing Focus on Oil / Liquids
High Quality Asset Base in Attractive Areas
Significant Multi-year Drilling Inventory
Strong Financial Position and Long-Term Institutional, Industry and Individual
Shareholders
Proven Management and Technical Team and Active Board of Directors
Active Exploration Effort Using Science and Technology


Appendix


Year Ended December 31,
(In thousands)
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2010
2011
2012
Unaudited Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation to Net Income (Loss):
Net (loss) income
($300)
$103,878
($14,425)
$6,377
($10,309)
($984)
$7,153
($6,676)
Interest expense
-
-
-
3
683
-
184
        
1
            
Total income tax provision (benefit)
-
20,023
(9,925)
3,521
(5,521)
(516)
       
(46)
         
(3,713)
    
Depletion, depreciation and amortization
7,889
12,127
10,743
15,596
31,754
3,702
     
8,180
     
19,914
    
Accretion of asset retirement obligations
70
92
137
155
209
30
          
57
          
58
          
Full-cost ceiling impairment
-
22,195
25,244
-
35,673
-
-
33,205
    
Unrealized loss (gain) on derivatives
211
(3,592)
2,375
(3,139)
(5,138)
2,821
     
(332)
       
(15,114)
   
Stock option and grant expense
205
605
622
824
2,362
154
        
117
        
41
          
Restricted stock grants
15
60
34
74
44
7
            
11
          
150
        
Net loss (gain) on asset sales and inventory impairment
-
(136,977)
379
224
154
-
-
60
          
Adjusted EBITDA
$8,090
$18,411
$15,184
$23,635
$49,911
$5,216
$15,324
$27,926
Year Ended December 31,
(In thousands)
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2010
2011
2012
Unaudited Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation to Net Cash Provided
by Operating Activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities
$7,881
$25,851
$1,791
$27,273
$61,868
$24,624
$6,799
$46,416
Net change in operating assets and liabilities
209
(17,888)
15,717
(2,230)
(12,594)
(19,408)
   
8,387
     
(18,491)
   
Interest expense
-
-
-
3
683
-
184
        
1
            
Current income tax provision (benefit)
-
10,448
(2,324)
(1,411)
(46)
-
(46)
         
-
Adjusted EBITDA
$8,090
$18,411
$15,184
$23,635
$49,911
$5,216
$15,324
$27,926
Three Months Ended June 30,
Three Months Ended June 30,
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Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
The following table presents our calculation of Adjusted EBITDA and reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to the GAAP financial measures of net income
(loss) and net cash provided by operating activities, respectively.
We believe Adjusted EBITDA helps us evaluate our operating performance and compare our results of operation from period to period without regard to our financing
methods or capital structure. We define Adjusted EBITDA as earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depletion, depreciation and amortization, accretion of asset
retirement obligations, property impairments, unrealized derivative gains and losses, certain other non-cash items and non-cash stock-based compensation expense,
including stock option and grant expense and restricted stock and restricted stock units expense, and net gain or loss on asset sales and inventory impairment. Adjusted
EBITDA is not a measure of net income (loss) or cash flows as determined by GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than,
net income or cash flows from operating activities as determined in accordance with GAAP or as an indicator of our operating performance or liquidity.


Board
of
Directors
and
Special
Board
Advisors
Expertise
and
Stewardship
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Board Members
and Advisors
Professional Experience
Business Expertise
Dr. Stephen A. Holditch
Director
-
Professor and Former Head of the Department of Petroleum
Engineering, Texas A&M University
-
Founder / President S.A. Holditch & Associates
-
Past President of Society of Petroleum Engineers
Oil & Gas Operations
David M. Laney
Director
-
Past Chairman, Amtrak Board of Directors
-
Former Partner, Jackson Walker LLP
Law
Gregory E. Mitchell
Director
-
President / CEO, Toot’n Totum Food Stores
Petroleum Retailing
Dr. Steven W. Ohnimus
Director
-
Retired VP and General Manager, Unocal Indonesia
Oil & Gas Operations
Michael C. Ryan
Director
-
Partner, Berens Capital Management
International Business and
Finance
Margaret B. Shannon
Director
-
Retired VP and General Counsel, BJ Services Co.
-
Former Partner, Andrews Kurth LLP
Law and
Corporate Governance
Marlan W. Downey
Special Board Advisor
-
Retired President, ARCO International
-
Former President, Shell Pecten International
-
Past President of American Association of Petroleum Geologists
Oil & Gas Exploration
Wade I. Massad
Special Board Advisor
-
Managing Member, Cleveland Capital Management, LLC
-
Former EVP Capital Markets, Matador Resources Company
-
Formerly with KeyBanc Capital Markets and RBC Capital Markets
Capital Markets
Edward R. Scott, Jr.
Special Board Advisor
-
Former Chairman, Amarillo Economic Development Corporation
-
Law Firm of Gibson, Ochsner & Adkins
Law, Accounting and Real
Estate Development
W.J. “Jack”
Sleeper, Jr.
Special Board Advisor
-
Retired President, DeGolyer and MacNaughton (Worldwide
Petroleum Consultants)
Oil & Gas Executive
Management


Proven Management Team –
Experienced Leadership
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Management Team
Background and Prior Affiliations
Industry
Experience
Matador
Experience
Joseph Wm. Foran
Founder, Chairman and CEO
-
Matador Petroleum Corporation, Foran Oil Company,
J Cleo Thompson Jr. and Thompson Petroleum Corp.
32 years
Since Inception
David E. Lancaster
EVP, COO and CFO
-
Schlumberger, S.A. Holditch & Associates, Inc., Diamond
Shamrock
33 years
Since 2003
Matthew V. Hairford
EVP, Operations
-
Samson, Sonat, Conoco
28 years
Since 2004
David F. Nicklin
Executive Director, Exploration
-
ARCO, Senior Geological Assignments in UK, Angola,
Norway and the Middle East
41 years
Since 2007
Bradley M. Robinson
VP, Reservoir Engineering
-
Schlumberger, S.A. Holditch & Associates, Inc.,
Marathon
35 years
Since Inception
Craig N. Adams
VP, General Counsel
-
Baker Botts L.L.P.
20 years
Since 2012
Kathryn L. Wayne
Controller and Treasurer
-
Matador Petroleum Corporation, Mobil
28 years
Since Inception


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Daily Production
(1)
8,738 BOE/d
Oil Production (% total)
3,130 Bbl/d (36%)
Proved Reserves @ 6/30/12
19.1 Million BOE
% Proved Developed
64%
% Oil
35% (and growing)
2012E CapEx
$313 million
% Eagle Ford
84%
% Oil and Liquids
94%
2012E Anticipated Drilling
29.5 net wells
Eagle Ford / Austin Chalk
27.6 net wells
Haynesville
1.5 net wells
Gross Acreage
(2)
195,838 acres
Net Acreage
(2)
160,516 acres
(1)
Average daily production for the three months ended June 30, 2012
(2)
At June 30, 2012
Matador Resources Snapshot
Note:  Loving County acreage added August 10, 2012 and is not reflected in acreage totals at June 30, 2012 (see slide 21)


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Eagle Ford and Austin Chalk Overview
Acreage positioned in some of the
most active counties for Eagle Ford
and Austin Chalk (including
“Chalkleford”)
Two rigs running, primarily focused on
oil and liquids
2012E capital expenditure program
focused on oil and liquids exploration
and development
Anticipate oil production to constitute
approx. 35-40% of total production
volume and oil revenues to constitute
approx. 75-80% of total oil and natural
gas revenues in 2012
Drilling locations are based on 120
acre spacing
Currently testing 80-acre spacing on
one Eagle Ford property and plan
additional tests on other properties
before end of 2012
Proved Reserves @ 6/30/12
8.8 Million BOE
% Proved Developed
47%
% Oil / Liquids
75%
Daily Oil Production
(1)
3,178 BOE/d
Gross Acres
(2)
49,698 acres
Net Acres
(2)
30,150 acres
Eagle Ford
(2),(3)
30,150 acres
Austin Chalk
(2),(3)
17,343 acres
2012E Anticipated Drilling
27.6 net wells
2012E CapEx Budget
$268.5 million
% HBP or no short term expirations
(4)
~80%
(1)
Average daily oil production for the six months ended June 30, 2012 
(2)
At June 30, 2012
(3)
Some of the same leases cover the net acres shown for Eagle Ford and Austin Chalk. Therefore, the sum for both formations is not 
equal to the total net acreage
(4)
80% of Eagle Ford acreage HBP or not burdened with lease expirations before 2013


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Reducing Drilling & Completion Costs Increases ROR in Eagle Ford
Wells
Note: Individual well economics only. D&C cost = drilling and completion cost. 
Note: Natural gas price = $3.00/Mcf.  NGL price differential +$2.50/Mcf.  Oil price differential +$4.30/Bbl.
$80 NYMEX Oil
$70 NYMEX Oil
$90 NYMEX Oil
$100 NYMEX Oil
$8 MM D&C Cost
$7 MM D&C Cost
$8 MM D&C Cost
$7 MM D&C Cost
$8 MM D&C Cost
$7 MM D&C Cost
$8 MM D&C Cost
$7 MM D&C Cost


Highlights
35
Haynesville Positioning
Approximately 12,500 gross
and 5,800 net acres in
Haynesville Tier 1 core area
Almost all prospective
Haynesville acreage is HBP –
provides “natural gas bank”
for future development
MTDR active as both operator
and non-operator in
Haynesville play
Approximately 1,700 net
acres with Bossier potential
Haynesville acreage also
prospective for shallower
targets –
Cotton Valley,
Hosston –
in many areas
Approximately 10,000 net
HBP acres prospective for
Cotton Valley Horizontal play
at Elm Grove / Caspiana
Note:  Matador operates two sections, including the LA Wildlife and the BLM sections, in Tier 1; all other acreage in Tier 1 is non-operated.
Note:  All acreage at June 30, 2012
TIER 3
TIER 2
TIER 1
Bossier
Caddo
Webster
De Soto
Red River
Bienville
Southwest
Pine Island
Central
Pine Island
Fee Minerals
Rudd #1H
Samson
Petrohawk
Shell
Encana
Petrohawk
Petrohawk
Shell
Encana
Questar
Petrohawk
Petrohawk
J-W
Tigner
Walker H#1 Alt (CV)
LA Wildlife H#1 Alt. (HV)
Williams 17 H#1 (HV)
LA Wildlife (MPC)
BLM (MPC)


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Haynesville Well Economics –
Tier 1 Area
Natural Gas Price, $/Mcf
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
200
225
250
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
5.5
6
8 Bcf - $8.5 MM D&C Cost
9 Bcf - $8.5 MM D&C Cost
10 Bcf - $8.5 MM D&C Cost
8 Bcf - $9.5 MM D&C Cost
9 Bcf - $9.5 MM D&C Cost
10 Bcf - $9.5 MM D&C Cost
Note: Individual well economics only.  D&C cost = drilling and completion cost.  Natural gas price differential = $(0.85)/Mcf.


Business Strategy to Deliver Growth and Value
37
Exploration and Development
2012E CapEx program focused on oil and liquids opportunities
Balanced Portfolio
Growing Eagle Ford and Delaware Basin contributes to a diversified portfolio mix between oil
and natural gas
Active,
ongoing
exploration
effort
continues
to
identify
new
oil
prospects
and
opportunities
Pursue Opportunistic Acquisitions
Ability to identify high return, operated opportunities at attractive prices
History of significant acquisitions and joint ventures
Maintain Financial Discipline
Keep balance sheet strong and control expenses
Work with industry participants to control costs for non-operated properties
Leverage Industry Relationships
Leverage expertise of our industry partners, exchange data and information and build upon
existing relationships
Continue active participation in industry consortia and professional societies
Build Upon Director and Management Team Experience and Success in Unconventional
Plays


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Matador Today
Gross
Acres
(1),(2)
107,122 acres
Net
Acres
(1),(2)
100,670 acres
2012E CapEx Budget
$2.5 million
Matador Today
Gross
Acres
(1),(3)
10,714 acres
Net
Acres
(1),(3)
4,717 acres
Wyoming, Utah and Idaho (Meade Peak Shale)
Option Value in Large Unevaluated Acreage Positions
Initial test well drilled and cored through the Meade Peak
shale
Detailed petrophysical and rock property testing concluded
Carried participation interest provided by industry partner
Foothold of existing production and reserves
On August 10, 2012, acquired approx. 4,900 gross and
2,900 net acres prospective for the Wolfbone play in
the Delaware Basin in Loving County, Texas.
Southeast New Mexico / West Texas
(1)
At June 30, 2012
(2)
While we and our partners continue to evaluate the results from the initial test well and plan for its completion and further testing, we expect a portion of our acreage will be allowed  to expire during 2012
(3)
We believe approximately 8,000 gross and 2,000 net acres are no longer prospective, and we plan to let them expire without drilling during 2012


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Selected Historical Financials
(Revenues and Adjusted EBITDA in millions)
Year Ended December 31,
Three Months Ended June 30,
2009
2010
2011
2011
2012
Production Summary
Oil Production (MBbl)
30
33
154
51
285
Gas Production (Bcf)
4.8
8.4
14.5
4.1
3.1
Total Production (MBOE)
830
1,433
2,571
728
795
Realized Prices (Including hedges)
Oil ($/ Bbl)
$57.72
$76.39
$93.80
$99.72
$105.82
Natural Gas ($/ Mcf)
$5.17
$4.38
$4.11
$4.11
$3.48
Revenues
Oil and Natural Gas Revenues
$19.0
$34.0
$67.0
$20.9
$36.1
Realized Gain on Derivatives
7.6
5.3
7.1
1.0
4.7
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives
(2.4)
3.1
5.1
0.3
15.1
Total Revenues
$24.3
$42.5
$79.2
$22.1
$55.9
Operating Expenses ($/ BOE)
   Production Taxes and Marketing
$1.30
$1.38
$2.44
$2.27
$3.29
   Lease Operating
5.69
3.69
2.82
2.70
8.02
   Depletion, Depreciation and Amortization
12.94
10.89
12.35
11.23
25.04
   General and Administrative
8.57
6.77
5.21
4.25
5.15
Total Expenses
$28.50
$22.73
$22.82
$20.45
$41.50
Adjusted EBITDA
(1)
$15.2
$23.6
$49.9
$15.3
$27.9
(1)
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. For a definition of Adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to our net income (loss) and net cash provided by operating activities, see slide 29


40
Investment Highlights
Strong Growth Profile with Increasing Focus on Oil / Liquids
Oil production up almost five-fold in 2011 and projected to increase 8x to 9x in 2012
2012E capital expenditure program focused on oil and liquids exploration and development
High Quality Asset Base in Attractive Areas
Eagle Ford provides immediate oil-weighted value and upside
Expanding acreage position in Delaware Basin in West Texas
Other key assets provide long-term option value on natural gas, with Haynesville, Bossier and Cotton
Valley assets all essentially HBP
Significant Multi-year Drilling Inventory
Strong Financial Position and Long-Term Institutional, Industry and Individual Shareholders
Proven Management, Technical Team and Active Board of Directors
Management averaging over 25 years of industry experience
Board with extensive industry experience and expertise as well as significant company ownership
Strong record of stewardship for over 28 years
Active Exploration Effort Using Science and Technology
Ongoing pipeline of new oil and natural gas opportunities, with strong emphasis on science and
technology to create value


Diversified Investor Composition Before July 31, 2012 Lock-up Expiration
41
Given management’s significant equity position, interests are well aligned with public shareholders
Unique and diverse investor base includes institutional and industry shareholders with significant
experience investing in the oil and gas sector
Most initial capital was provided by investor base of predecessor company, Matador Petroleum
Corporation
Investor composition prior to July 31, 2012 lock-up expiration:
(1)  Approximate ownership at the time of the IPO
(2)  Public Float percentage also includes shares purchased by Management and Legacy Shareholders on or after the IPO
Management
13%
of shares
(1)
Legacy Shareholders
60%
of shares
(1)
Public Float
27%
of shares
(2)


Matador Resources Company (“MTDR”)
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