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Diamondback Energy, Inc. 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Sep 6, 2013)

Filed September 6, 2013For Securities:FANG

Summary

Diamondback Energy, Inc. (FANG) filed an 8-K on September 5, 2013, disclosing a material event related to its credit facilities. Specifically, the company entered into a Third Amendment to its Amended and Restated Credit Agreement on August 30, 2013. This amendment's primary impact is to modify certain provisions that previously restricted FANG's ability to engage in commodity and interest rate swap agreements. This update is significant for investors as it provides the company with greater flexibility in managing its financial risks associated with commodity price volatility and interest rate fluctuations. Such flexibility can be crucial for an energy producer like Diamondback, whose revenues are directly tied to oil prices. The amendment also highlights ongoing relationships with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., including its role as administrative agent and counterparty to derivative contracts, suggesting a continued reliance on this financial institution.

Key Highlights

  • 1Diamondback Energy entered into a Third Amendment to its Amended and Restated Credit Agreement on August 30, 2013.
  • 2The amendment modifies restrictions on the company's ability to enter into commodity and interest rate swap agreements.
  • 3This change enhances FANG's flexibility in managing price risk for its oil sales and interest rate exposure.
  • 4Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. continues to serve as the administrative agent for the credit facility.
  • 5The filing indicates that Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. is also a counterparty to FANG's price swap derivatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Third Amendment primarily serves to relax certain existing restrictions within the Credit Agreement, specifically allowing Diamondback Energy greater freedom to enter into commodity and interest rate swap agreements. This aims to provide the company with more tools to manage financial risks.

For investors, this amendment suggests improved risk management capabilities for Diamondback Energy. Increased flexibility in using derivatives allows the company to potentially mitigate the impact of volatile oil prices and fluctuating interest rates on its financial performance and cash flows.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. plays a multi-faceted role. It acts as the administrative agent for Diamondback Energy's credit facility. Additionally, Wells Fargo and its affiliates provide various financial services, and importantly, Wells Fargo is a counterparty to the company's price swap derivative contracts used to reduce oil price volatility.