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    Range Announces First Quarter 2024 Results
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    Range Announces First Quarter 2024 ResultsGlobeNewswireApril 23, 2024

    FORT WORTH, Texas, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATION (NYSE: RRC) today announced its first quarter 2024 financial results.

    First Quarter 2024 Highlights -

    Cash flow from operating activities of $332 millionCash flow from operations, before working capital changes, of $308 millionCapital spending was $170 million, approximately 26% of the 2024 budgetPre-hedge NGL realizations of $26.24 per barrel - premium of $1.91 over Mont Belvieu equivalentNatural gas differentials, including basis hedging, averaged ($0.09) per mcf to NYMEXProduction averaged 2.14 Bcfe per day, approximately 68% natural gasNet debt reduced below $1.5 billion

    Commenting on the results, Dennis Degner, the Company's CEO said, "Range had a successful first quarter with efficient operations, consistent well performance and opportunistic NGL marketing allowing Range to generate strong free cash flow in a price environment that we believe is well below mid-cycle prices. With the strongest balance sheet in company history and a low required reinvestment rate, Range is generating free cash flow while positioning for continued success in the years ahead. As global energy demand continues to increase, we believe Range is well-positioned on the low-end of the natural gas cost curve with a competitive emissions intensity and a high-return, long-life inventory of de-risked wells, measured in decades."

    Financial Discussion

    Except for generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") reported amounts, specific expense categories exclude non-cash impairments, unrealized mark-to-market adjustment on derivatives, non-cash stock compensation and other items shown separately on the attached tables. "Unit costs" as used in this release are composed of direct operating, transportation, gathering, processing and compression, taxes other than income, general and administrative, interest and depletion, depreciation and amortization costs divided by production. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for a definition of each of the non-GAAP financial measures and the tables that reconcile each of the non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.

    First Quarter 2024 Results

    GAAP revenues for first quarter 2024 totaled $645 million, GAAP net cash provided from operating activities (including changes in working capital) was $332 million, and GAAP net income was $92 million ($0.38 per diluted share). First quarter earnings results include a $47 million mark-to-market derivative gain due to decreases in commodity prices.

    Non-GAAP revenues for first quarter 2024 totaled $718 million, and cash flow from operations before changes in working capital, a non-GAAP measure, was $308 million. Adjusted net income comparable to analysts' estimates, a non-GAAP measure, was $167 million ($0.69 per diluted share) in first quarter 2024.

    The following table details Range's first quarter 2024 unit costs per mcfe(a):

    Expenses1Q 2024 (per mcfe)1Q 2023(per mcfe) Increase (Decrease)Direct operating(a)$0.11$0.14(21%)Transportation, gathering, processing and compression(a)1.491.481%Taxes other than income0.030.04(25%)General and administrative(a)0.180.176%Interest expense(a)0.150.16(6%)Total cash unit costs(b)1.961.99(2%)Depletion, depreciation and amortization (DD&A)0.450.450%Total unit costs plus DD&A(b)$ 2.40$ 2.44(2%)

    (a) Excludes stock-based compensation, one-time settlements, and amortization of deferred financing costs.(b) Totals may not be exact due to rounding.

    The following table details Range's average production and realized pricing for first quarter 2024(a):

    1Q24 Production & Realized PricingNatural Gas(Mcf)NGLs(Bbl)Oil(Bbl)Natural GasEquivalent (Mcfe)Net production per day1,457,695107,2616,7062,141,497Average NYMEX price$2.23$24.33$76.92Differential, including basis hedging(0.09)1.91(12.28)Realized prices before NYMEX hedges2.1426.2464.642.97Settled NYMEX hedges0.82(0.01)2.520.57Average realized prices after hedges$ 2.96$ 26.23$ 67.16$ 3.54

    (a) Totals may not be exact due to rounding

    First quarter 2024 natural gas, NGLs and oil price realizations (including the impact of cash-settled hedges and derivative settlements) averaged $3.54 per mcfe.

    The average natural gas price, including the impact of basis hedging, was $2.14 per mcf, or a ($0.09) per mcf differential to NYMEX. The Company continues to expect an average 2024 natural gas differential versus NYMEX to be within a range of ($0.40) to ($0.45) per mcf.Range's pre-hedge NGL price for the quarter was $26.24 per barrel, approximately $1.91 above the Mont Belvieu weighted equivalent. Given the strong outperformance to start the year, Range is updating its full-year NGL price guidance to a range of Mont Belvieu equivalent minus $0.25 to plus $1.25.Crude oil and condensate price realizations, before realized hedges, averaged $64.64 per barrel, or $12.28 below WTI (West Texas Intermediate). Range continues to expect the 2024 condensate differential to average $10.00-$13.00 below WTI.

    Financial Position and Repurchase Activity

    As of March 31, 2024, Range had net debt outstanding of approximately $1.43 billion, consisting of $1.77 billion of senior notes and $343 million in cash.

    In first quarter 2024, Range repurchased in the open market $15.1 million principal amount of 4.875% senior notes due 2025 at a discount. The Company also repurchased an additional $4.3 million principal of 4.875% senior notes that was not settled until April 2024 and is included in accounts payable in the consolidated balance sheets.

    Range did not repurchase any shares during the quarter. The Company has approximately $1.1 billion of availability on the share repurchase program.

    Capital Expenditures and Operational Activity

    First quarter 2024 drilling and completion expenditures were $152 million. In addition, during the quarter, approximately $14 million was invested in acreage, and $4 million was invested in infrastructure and other investments. First quarter capital spending represented approximately 26% of Range's total capital budget in 2024. The table below summarizes expected 2024 activity regarding the number of wells to sales in each area.

    Wells TIL1Q 2024Remaining20242024Planned TILSW PA Super-Rich639SW PA Wet32427SW PA Dry01111NE PA Dry022Total Wells94049

    Guidance - 2024

    Capital & Production Guidance

    Range is targeting a maintenance production program in 2024, resulting in approximately flat production at 2.12 - 2.16 Bcfe per day, with more than 30% attributed to liquids production. Range's 2024 all-in capital budget is $620 million - $670 million.

    Updated Full Year 2024 Expense Guidance

    Direct operating expense:$0.13 - $0.14 per mcfeTransportation, gathering, processing and compression expense:$1.45 - $1.55 per mcfeTaxes other than income:$0.04 - $0.05 per mcfeExploration expense:$22 - $28 millionG&A expense:$0.17 - $0.19 per mcfeNet interest expense:$0.14 - $0.16 per mcfeDD&A expense:$0.45 - $0.46 per mcfeNet brokered gas marketing expense:$8 - $12 million

    2024 Price Guidance

    Based on recent market indications, Range expects to average the following price differentials for its production.

    FY 2024 Natural Gas:(1)NYMEX minus $0.40 to $0.45FY 2024 Natural Gas Liquids (including ethane):(2)MB minus $0.25 to +$1.25 per barrelFY 2024 Oil/Condensate:WTI minus $10.00 to $13.00

    (1) Including basis hedging(2) Mont Belvieu-equivalent pricing based on weighting of 53% ethane, 27% propane, 8% normal butane, 4% iso-butane and 8% natural gasoline.

    Hedging Status

    Range hedges portions of its expected future production volumes to increase the predictability of cash flow and to help improve and maintain a strong, flexible financial position. Please see the detailed hedging schedule posted on the Range website under Investor Relations - Financial Information.

    Range has also hedged Marcellus and other basis differentials for natural gas to limit volatility between benchmark and regional prices. The combined fair value of natural gas basis hedges as of March 31, 2024, was a net loss of $27.0 million.

    Conference Call Information

    A conference call to review the financial results is scheduled on Wednesday, April 24 at 8:00 AM Central Time (9:00 AM Eastern Time). Please click here to pre-register for the conference call and obtain a dial in number with passcode.

    A simultaneous webcast of the call may be accessed at www.rangeresources.com. The webcast will be archived for replay on the Company's website until May 24th.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    Adjusted net income comparable to analysts' estimates as set forth in this release represents income or loss from operations before income taxes adjusted for certain non-cash items (detailed in the accompanying table) less income taxes. We believe adjusted net income comparable to analysts' estimates is calculated on the same basis as analysts' estimates and that many investors use this published research in making investment decisions and evaluating operational trends of the Company and its performance relative to other oil and gas producing companies. Diluted earnings per share (adjusted) as set forth in this release represents adjusted net income comparable to analysts' estimates on a diluted per share basis. A table is included which reconciles income or loss from operations to adjusted net income comparable to analysts' estimates and diluted earnings per share (adjusted). On its website, the Company provides additional comparative information on prior periods along with non-GAAP revenue disclosures.

    Cash flow from operations before changes in working capital (sometimes referred to as "adjusted cash flow") as defined in this release represents net cash provided by operations before changes in working capital and exploration expense adjusted for certain non-cash compensation items. Cash flow from operations before changes in working capital is widely accepted by the investment community as a financial indicator of an oil and gas company's ability to generate cash to internally fund exploration and development activities and to service debt. Cash flow from operations before changes in working capital is also useful because it is widely used by professional research analysts in valuing, comparing, rating and providing investment recommendations of companies in the oil and gas exploration and production industry. In turn, many investors use this published research in making investment decisions. Cash flow from operations before changes in working capital is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to cash flows from operations, investing, or financing activities as an indicator of cash flows, or as a measure of liquidity. A table is included which reconciles net cash provided by operations to cash flow from operations before changes in working capital as used in this release. On its website, the Company provides additional comparative information on prior periods for cash flow, cash margins and non-GAAP earnings as used in this release.

    The cash prices realized for oil and natural gas production, including the amounts realized on cash-settled derivatives and net of transportation, gathering, processing and compression expense, is a critical component in the Company's performance tracked by investors and professional research analysts in valuing, comparing, rating and providing investment recommendations and forecasts of companies in the oil and gas exploration and production industry. In turn, many investors use this published research in making investment decisions. Due to the GAAP disclosures of various derivative transactions and third-party transportation, gathering, processing and compression expense, such information is now reported in various lines of the income statement. The Company believes that it is important to furnish a table reflecting the details of the various components of each income statement line to better inform the reader of the details of each amount and provide a summary of the realized cash-settled amounts and third-party transportation, gathering, processing and compression expense, which were historically reported as natural gas, NGLs and oil sales. This information is intended to bridge the gap between various readers' understanding and fully disclose the information needed.

    The Company discloses in this release the detailed components of many of the single line items shown in the GAAP financial statements included in the Company's Annual or Quarterly Reports on Form 10-K or 10-Q. The Company believes that it is important to furnish this detail of the various components comprising each line of the Statements of Operations to better inform the reader of the details of each amount, the changes between periods and the effect on its financial results.

    We believe that the presentation of PV10 value of our proved reserves is a relevant and useful metric for our investors as supplemental disclosure to the standardized measure, or after-tax amount, because it presents the discounted future net cash flows attributable to our proved reserves before taking into account future corporate income taxes and our current tax structure. While the standardized measure is dependent on the unique tax situation of each company, PV10 is based on prices and discount factors that are consistent for all companies. Because of this, PV10 can be used within the industry and by credit and security analysts to evaluate estimated net cash flows from proved reserves on a more comparable basis.

    RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATION (NYSE: RRC) is a leading U.S. independent natural gas and NGL producer with operations focused in the Appalachian Basin. The Company is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. More information about Range can be found at www.rangeresources.com.

    Included within this release are certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that are not limited to historical facts, but reflect Range's current beliefs, expectations or intentions regarding future events. Words such as "may," "will," "could," "should," "expect," "plan," "project," "intend," "anticipate," "believe," "outlook", "estimate," "predict," "potential," "pursue," "target," "continue," and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.

    All statements, except for statements of historical fact, made within regarding activities, events or developments the Company expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future, such as those regarding future well costs, expected asset sales, well productivity, future liquidity and financial resilience, anticipated exports and related financial impact, NGL market supply and demand, improving commodity fundamentals and pricing, future capital efficiencies, future shareholder value, emerging plays, capital spending, anticipated drilling and completion activity, acreage prospectivity, expected pipeline utilization and future guidance information, are 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. These statements are based on assumptions and estimates that management believes are reasonable based on currently available information; however, management's assumptions and Range's future performance are subject to a wide range of business risks and uncertainties and there is no assurance that these goals and projections can or will be met. Any number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information on risks and uncertainties is available in Range's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. Unless required by law, Range undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events after the date they are made.

    The SEC permits oil and gas companies, in filings made with the SEC, to disclose proved reserves, which are estimates that geological and engineering data demonstrate with reasonable certainty to be recoverable in future years from known reservoirs under existing economic and operating conditions as well as the option to disclose probable and possible reserves. Range has elected not to disclose its probable and possible reserves in its filings with the SEC. Range uses certain broader terms such as "resource potential," "unrisked resource potential," "unproved resource potential" or "upside" or other descriptions of volumes of resources potentially recoverable through additional drilling or recovery techniques that may include probable and possible reserves as defined by the SEC's guidelines. Range has not attempted to distinguish probable and possible reserves from these broader classifications. The SEC's rules prohibit us from including in filings with the SEC these broader classifications of reserves. These estimates are by their nature more speculative than estimates of proved, probable and possible reserves and accordingly are subject to substantially greater risk of actually being realized. Unproved resource potential refers to Range's internal estimates of hydrocarbon quantities that may be potentially discovered through exploratory drilling or recovered with additional drilling or recovery techniques and have not been reviewed by independent engineers. Unproved resource potential does not constitute reserves within the meaning of the Society of Petroleum Engineer's Petroleum Resource Management System and does not include proved reserves. Area wide unproven resource potential has not been fully risked by Range's management. "EUR", or estimated ultimate recovery, refers to our management's estimates of hydrocarbon quantities that may be recovered from a well completed as a producer in the area. These quantities may not necessarily constitute or represent reserves within the meaning of the Society of Petroleum Engineer's Petroleum Resource Management System or the SEC's oil and natural gas disclosure rules. Actual quantities that may be recovered from Range's interests could differ substantially. Factors affecting ultimate recovery include the scope of Range's drilling program, which will be directly affected by the availability of capital, drilling and production costs, commodity prices, availability of drilling services and equipment, drilling results, lease expirations, transportation constraints, regulatory approvals, field spacing rules, recoveries of gas in place, length of horizontal laterals, actual drilling results, including geological and mechanical factors affecting recovery rates and other factors. Estimates of resource potential may change significantly as development of our resource plays provides additional data.

    In addition, our production forecasts and expectations for future periods are dependent upon many assumptions, including estimates of production decline rates from existing wells and the undertaking and outcome of future drilling activity, which may be affected by significant commodity price declines or drilling cost increases. Investors are urged to consider closely the disclosure in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, available from our website at www.rangeresources.com or by written request to 100 Throckmorton Street, Suite 1200, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. You can also obtain this Form 10-K on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330.

    SOURCE: Range Resources Corporation

    Range Investor Contact:

    Laith Sando, Vice President - Investor Relations817-869-4267lsando@rangeresources.com

    Range Media Contact:

    Mark Windle, Director of Corporate Communications724-873-3223mwindle@rangeresources.com

    RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATIONSTATEMENTS OF OPERATIONSBased on GAAP reported earnings with additionaldetails of items included in each line in Form 10-Q(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share data)Three Months Ended March 31,20242023%Revenues and other income:Natural gas, NGLs and oil sales (a)$567,001$736,282Derivative fair value income46,598367,967Brokered natural gas, marketing and other (b)28,83177,417ARO settlement loss (b)(26)--Interest income (b)2,943957Other (b)223,737Total revenues and other income645,3691,186,360-46%Costs and expenses:Direct operating21,66426,569Direct operating - stock-based compensation (c)497415Transportation, gathering, processing and compression290,875285,483Taxes other than income 5,3687,894Brokered natural gas and marketing30,89566,407Brokered natural gas and marketing - stock-based compensation (c)708661Exploration4,2024,284Exploration - stock-based compensation (c)324320Abandonment and impairment of unproved properties2,3717,510General and administrative33,77233,422General and administrative - stock-based compensation (c)9,9789,600General and administrative - lawsuit settlements191124Exit costs10,31512,323Deferred compensation plan (d)6,4059,396Interest expense29,11630,857Interest expense - amortization of deferred financing costs (e)1,3601,345Gain on early extinguishment of debt(64)--Depletion, depreciation and amortization87,13786,562Gain on sale of assets(87)(138)Total costs and expenses535,027583,034-8%Income before income taxes110,342603,326-82%Income tax expense:Current1,5822,699Deferred16,622119,18018,204121,879Net income$92,138$481,447-81%Net Income Per Common Share:Basic$0.38$1.98Diluted$0.38$1.95Weighted average common shares outstanding, as reported:Basic240,505238,0191%Diluted242,406240,8821%

    (a)See separate natural gas, NGLs and oil sales information table.(b)Included in Brokered natural gas, marketing and other revenues in the 10-Q.(c)Costs associated with stock compensation and restricted stock amortization, which have been reflected in the categories associated with the direct personnel costs, which are combined with the cash costs in the 10-Q.(d)Reflects the change in market value of the vested Company stock held in the deferred compensation plan.(e)Included in interest expense in the 10-Q.

    RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATIONBALANCE SHEETS(In thousands)March 31,December 31,20242023(Unaudited)(Audited)AssetsCurrent assets$561,653$528,794Derivative assets378,080442,971Natural gas and oil properties, successful efforts method6,200,0976,117,681Other property and equipment2,3631,696Operating lease right-of-use assets148,22523,821Other81,38388,922$7,371,801$7,203,885Liabilities and Stockholders' EquityCurrent liabilities$625,137$580,469Asset retirement obligations2,3952,395Derivative liabilities10,744222Bank debt----Senior notes1,755,7131,774,229Total long-term debt1,755,7131,774,229Deferred tax liabilities577,906561,288Derivative liabilities470107Deferred compensation liabilities80,94372,976Operating lease liabilities70,85216,064Asset retirement obligations and other liabilities122,463119,896Divestiture contract obligation298,411310,688Common stock and retained deficit4,274,8164,213,585Accumulated other comprehensive income632647Common stock held in treasury(448,681)(448,681)Total stockholders' equity3,826,7673,765,551$7,371,801$7,203,885

    RECONCILIATION OF TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER INCOME TO TOTAL REVENUE EXCLUDING CERTAIN ITEMS, a non-GAAP measure(Unaudited, in thousands)Three Months Ended March 31,20242023%Total revenues and other income, as reported$645,369$1,186,360-46%Adjustment for certain special items:Total change in fair value related to derivatives prior to settlement loss (gain)75,775(333,499)Interest income(2,943)(957)ARO settlement loss26--Total revenues, as adjusted, non-GAAP$718,227$851,904-16%

    RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATIONCASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES(Unaudited in thousands)Three Months Ended March 31,20242023Net income$92,138$481,447Adjustments to reconcile net cash provided from operating activities:Deferred income tax expense16,622119,180Depletion, depreciation, and amortization87,13786,562Abandonment and impairment of unproved properties2,3717,510Derivative fair value income(46,598)(367,967)Cash settlements on derivative financial instruments122,37334,468Divestiture contract obligation, including accretion10,26712,215Amortization of deferred financing costs and other1,2321,310Deferred and stock-based compensation18,21520,681Gain on sale of assets(87)(138)Gain on early extinguishment of debt(64)--Changes in working capital:Accounts receivable107,454225,213Other current assets(8,944)(5,335)Accounts payable12,188(10,822)Accrued liabilities and other(82,374)(129,368)Net changes in working capital28,32479,688Net cash provided from operating activities$331,930$474,956RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH PROVIDED FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES, AS REPORTED, TO CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS BEFORE CHANGES IN WORKING CAPITAL, a non-GAAP measure(Unaudited, in thousands)Three Months Ended March 31,20242023Net cash provided from operating activities, as reported$331,930$474,956Net changes in working capital(28,324)(79,688)Exploration expense4,2024,284Lawsuit settlements191124Non-cash compensation adjustment and other(101)(146)Cash flow from operations before changes in working capital - non-GAAP measure$307,898$399,530ADJUSTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING(Unaudited, in thousands)Three Months Ended March 31,20242023Basic:Weighted average shares outstanding242,082243,667Stock held by deferred compensation plan(1,577)(5,648)Adjusted basic240,505238,019Dilutive:Weighted average shares outstanding242,082243,667Dilutive stock options under treasury method324(2,785)Adjusted dilutive242,406240,882

    RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATIONRECONCILIATION OF NATURAL GAS, NGLs AND OIL SALES AND DERIVATIVE FAIR VALUE INCOME (LOSS) TO CALCULATED CASH REALIZED NATURAL GAS, NGLs AND OIL PRICES WITH AND WITHOUT THIRD PARTY TRANSPORTATION, GATHERING AND COMPRESSION FEES, a non-GAAP measure(Unaudited, in thousands, except per unit data)Three Months Ended March 31,20242023%Natural gas, NGLs and oil sales components:Natural gas sales$271,475$441,580NGLs sales256,076256,440Oil sales39,45038,262Total natural gas, NGLs and oil sales, as reported$567,001$736,282-23%Derivative fair value income (loss), as reported:$46,598$367,967Cash settlements on derivative financial instruments - (gain) loss:Natural gas(120,913)(36,650)NGLs77--Crude Oil(1,537)2,182Total change in fair value related to commodity derivatives prior to settlement, a non-GAAP measure$(75,775)$333,499Transportation, gathering, processing and compression components:Natural gas$150,112$152,589NGLs140,274132,712Oil489182Total transportation, gathering, processing and compression, as reported$290,875$285,483Natural gas, NGLs and oil sales, including cash-settled derivatives: (c)Natural gas sales$392,388$478,230NGLs sales255,999256,440Oil sales40,98736,080Total$689,374$770,750-11%Production of natural gas, NGLs and oil during the periods: (a)Natural gas (mcf)132,650,240133,646,064-1%NGLs (bbl)9,760,7239,289,7395%Oil (bbl)610,279573,0366%Gas equivalent (mcfe) (b)194,876,252192,822,7141%Production of natural gas, NGLs and oil - average per day: (a)Natural gas (mcf)1,457,6951,484,956-2%NGLs (bbl)107,261103,2194%Oil (bbl)6,7066,3675%Gas equivalent (mcfe) (b)2,141,4972,142,4750%Average prices, excluding derivative settlements and before third party transportation costs:Natural gas (mcf)$2.05$3.30-38%NGLs (bbl)$26.24$27.60-5%Oil (bbl)$64.64$66.77-3%Gas equivalent (mcfe) (b)$2.91$3.82-24%Average prices, including derivative settlements before third party transportation costs: (c)Natural gas (mcf)$2.96$3.58-17%NGLs (bbl)$26.23$27.60-5%Oil (bbl)$67.16$62.967%Gas equivalent (mcfe) (b)$3.54$4.00-12%Average prices, including derivative settlements and after third party transportation costs: (d)Natural gas (mcf)$1.83$2.44-25%NGLs (bbl)$11.86$13.32-11%Oil (bbl)$66.36$62.646%Gas equivalent (mcfe) (b)$2.05$2.52-19%Transportation, gathering, processing, and compression expense per mcfe$1.49$1.481%

    (a)Represents volumes sold regardless of when produced.(b)Oil and NGLs are converted at the rate of one barrel equals six mcfe based upon the approximate relative energy content of oil to natural gas, which is not necessarily indicative of the relationship of oil and natural gas prices.(c)Excluding third party transportation, gathering, processing, and compression costs.(d)Net of transportation, gathering, processing, and compression costs.

    RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATIONRECONCILIATION OF INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AS REPORTED TO INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES EXCLUDING CERTAIN ITEMS, a non-GAAP measure(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share data)Three Months Ended March 31,20242023%Income from operations before income taxes, as reported$110,342$603,326-82%Adjustment for certain special items:Gain on sale of assets(87)(138)Loss on ARO settlements26--Change in fair value related to derivatives prior to settlement75,775(333,499)Abandonment and impairment of unproved properties2,3717,510Gain on early extinguishment of debt(64)--Lawsuit settlements191124Exit costs10,31512,323Brokered natural gas and marketing - non-cash stock-based compensation708661Direct operating - stock-based compensation497415Exploration expenses - stock-based compensation324320General & administrative - stock-based compensation9,9789,600Deferred compensation plan - non-cash adjustment6,4059,396Income before income taxes, as adjusted216,781310,038-30%Income tax expense (benefit), as adjustedCurrent1,5822,699Deferred (a)48,27868,610Net income excluding certain items, a non-GAAP measure$166,921$238,729-30%Non-GAAP income per common shareBasic$0.69$1.00-31%Diluted$0.69$0.99-30%Non-GAAP diluted shares outstanding, if dilutive242,406240,882

    (a)Taxes are estimated to be approximately 23% for 2023 and 2024.

    RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATIONRECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME, EXCLUDING CERTAIN ITEMS AND ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE, non-GAAP measures(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share data)Three Months EndedMarch 31,20242023Net income, as reported$92,138$481,447Adjustment for certain special items:Gain on sale of assets(87)(138)Loss on ARO settlements26--Gain on early extinguishment of debt(64)--Change in fair value related to derivatives prior to settlement75,775(333,499)Abandonment and impairment of unproved properties2,3717,510Lawsuit settlements191124Exit costs10,31512,323Stock-based compensation11,50710,996Deferred compensation plan6,4059,396Tax impact(31,656)50,570Net income excluding certain items, a non-GAAP measure$166,921$238,729Net income per diluted share, as reported$0.38$1.95Adjustment for certain special items per diluted share:Gain on sale of assets(0.00)(0.00)Loss on ARO settlements0.00--Gain on early extinguishment of debt(0.00)--Change in fair value related to derivatives prior to settlement0.31(1.38)Abandonment and impairment of unproved properties0.010.03Lawsuit settlements0.000.00Exit costs0.040.05Stock-based compensation0.050.05Deferred compensation plan0.030.04Adjustment for rounding differences--0.01Tax impact(0.13)0.21Dilutive share impact (rabbi trust and other)--0.04Net income per diluted share, excluding certain items, a non-GAAP measure$0.69$0.99Adjusted earnings per share, a non-GAAP measure:Basic$0.69$1.00Diluted$0.69$0.99

    RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATIONRECONCILIATION OF CASH MARGIN PER MCFE, a non-GAAP measure(Unaudited, in thousands, except per unit data)Three Months EndedMarch 31,20242023RevenuesNatural gas, NGLs and oil sales, as reported$567,001$736,282Derivative fair value income, as reported46,598367,967Less non-cash fair value loss (gain)75,775(333,499)Brokered natural gas, marketing and other, as reported31,77082,111Less ARO settlement26--Cash revenues721,170852,861ExpensesDirect operating, as reported22,16126,984Less direct operating stock-based compensation(497)(415)Transportation, gathering, processing and compression, as reported290,875285,483Taxes other than income, as reported5,3687,894Brokered natural gas and marketing, as reported31,60367,068Less brokered natural gas and marketing stock-based compensation(708)(661)General and administrative, as reported43,94143,146Less G&A stock-based compensation(9,978)(9,600)Less lawsuit settlements(191)(124)Interest expense, as reported30,47632,202Less amortization of deferred financing costs(1,360)(1,345)Cash expenses411,690450,632Cash margin, a non-GAAP measure$309,480$402,229Mmcfe produced during period194,876192,823Cash margin per mcfe$1.59$2.09RECONCILIATION OF INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES TO CASH MARGIN(Unaudited, in thousands, except per unit data)Three Months EndedMarch 31,20242023Income before income taxes, as reported$110,342$603,326Adjustments to reconcile income before income taxes to cash margin:ARO settlements26--Derivative fair value (income) loss(46,598)(367,967)Net cash receipts on derivative settlements122,37334,468Exploration expense4,2024,284Lawsuit settlements191124Exit costs10,31512,323Deferred compensation plan6,4059,396Stock-based compensation (direct operating, brokered natural gas and marketing, and general and administrative)11,50710,996Interest - amortization of deferred financing costs1,3601,345Depletion, depreciation and amortization87,13786,562Gain on sale of assets(87)(138)Gain on early extinguishment of debt(64)--Abandonment and impairment of unproved properties2,3717,510Cash margin, a non-GAAP measure$309,480$402,229

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    FORT WORTH, Texas, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATION (NYSE: RRC) today announced its first quarter 2024 financial results.

    First Quarter 2024 Highlights -

    Cash flow from operating activities of $332 millionCash flow from operations, before working capital changes, of $308 millionCapital spending was $170 million, approximately 26% of the 2024 budgetPre-hedge NGL realizations of $26.24 per barrel - premium of $1.91 over Mont Belvieu equivalentNatural gas differentials, including basis hedging, averaged ($0.09) per mcf to NYMEXProduction averaged 2.14 Bcfe per day, approximately 68% natural gasNet debt reduced below $1.5 billion

    Commenting on the results, Dennis Degner, the Company's CEO said, "Range had a successful first quarter with efficient operations, consistent well performance and opportunistic NGL marketing allowing Range to generate strong free cash flow in a price environment that we believe is well below mid-cycle prices. With the strongest balance sheet in company history and a low required reinvestment rate, Range is generating free cash flow while positioning for continued success in the years ahead. As global energy demand continues to increase, we believe Range is well-positioned on the low-end of the natural gas cost curve with a competitive emissions intensity and a high-return, long-life inventory of de-risked wells, measured in decades."

    Financial Discussion

    Except for generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") reported amounts, specific expense categories exclude non-cash impairments, unrealized mark-to-market adjustment on derivatives, non-cash stock compensation and other items shown separately on the attached tables. "Unit costs" as used in this release are composed of direct operating, transportation, gathering, processing and compression, taxes other than income, general and administrative, interest and depletion, depreciation and amortization costs divided by production. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for a definition of each of the non-GAAP financial measures and the tables that reconcile each of the non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.

    First Quarter 2024 Results

    GAAP revenues for first quarter 2024 totaled $645 million, GAAP net cash provided from operating activities (including changes in working capital) was $332 million, and GAAP net income was $92 million ($0.38 per diluted share). First quarter earnings results include a $47 million mark-to-market derivative gain due to decreases in commodity prices.

    Non-GAAP revenues for first quarter 2024 totaled $718 million, and cash flow from operations before changes in working capital, a non-GAAP measure, was $308 million. Adjusted net income comparable to analysts' estimates, a non-GAAP measure, was $167 million ($0.69 per diluted share) in first quarter 2024.

    The following table details Range's first quarter 2024 unit costs per mcfe(a):

    Expenses1Q 2024 (per mcfe)1Q 2023(per mcfe) Increase (Decrease)Direct operating(a)$0.11$0.14(21%)Transportation, gathering, processing and compression(a)1.491.481%Taxes other than income0.030.04(25%)General and administrative(a)0.180.176%Interest expense(a)0.150.16(6%)Total cash unit costs(b)1.961.99(2%)Depletion, depreciation and amortization (DD&A)0.450.450%Total unit costs plus DD&A(b)$ 2.40$ 2.44(2%)

    (a) Excludes stock-based compensation, one-time settlements, and amortization of deferred financing costs.(b) Totals may not be exact due to rounding.

    The following table details Range's average production and realized pricing for first quarter 2024(a):

    1Q24 Production & Realized PricingNatural Gas(Mcf)NGLs(Bbl)Oil(Bbl)Natural GasEquivalent (Mcfe)Net production per day1,457,695107,2616,7062,141,497Average NYMEX price$2.23$24.33$76.92Differential, including basis hedging(0.09)1.91(12.28)Realized prices before NYMEX hedges2.1426.2464.642.97Settled NYMEX hedges0.82(0.01)2.520.57Average realized prices after hedges$ 2.96$ 26.23$ 67.16$ 3.54

    (a) Totals may not be exact due to rounding

    First quarter 2024 natural gas, NGLs and oil price realizations (including the impact of cash-settled hedges and derivative settlements) averaged $3.54 per mcfe.

    The average natural gas price, including the impact of basis hedging, was $2.14 per mcf, or a ($0.09) per mcf differential to NYMEX. The Company continues to expect an average 2024 natural gas differential versus NYMEX to be within a range of ($0.40) to ($0.45) per mcf.Range's pre-hedge NGL price for the quarter was $26.24 per barrel, approximately $1.91 above the Mont Belvieu weighted equivalent. Given the strong outperformance to start the year, Range is updating its full-year NGL price guidance to a range of Mont Belvieu equivalent minus $0.25 to plus $1.25.Crude oil and condensate price realizations, before realized hedges, averaged $64.64 per barrel, or $12.28 below WTI (West Texas Intermediate). Range continues to expect the 2024 condensate differential to average $10.00-$13.00 below WTI.

    Financial Position and Repurchase Activity

    As of March 31, 2024, Range had net debt outstanding of approximately $1.43 billion, consisting of $1.77 billion of senior notes and $343 million in cash.

    In first quarter 2024, Range repurchased in the open market $15.1 million principal amount of 4.875% senior notes due 2025 at a discount. The Company also repurchased an additional $4.3 million principal of 4.875% senior notes that was not settled until April 2024 and is included in accounts payable in the consolidated balance sheets.

    Range did not repurchase any shares during the quarter. The Company has approximately $1.1 billion of availability on the share repurchase program.

    Capital Expenditures and Operational Activity

    First quarter 2024 drilling and completion expenditures were $152 million. In addition, during the quarter, approximately $14 million was invested in acreage, and $4 million was invested in infrastructure and other investments. First quarter capital spending represented approximately 26% of Range's total capital budget in 2024. The table below summarizes expected 2024 activity regarding the number of wells to sales in each area.

    Wells TIL1Q 2024Remaining20242024Planned TILSW PA Super-Rich639SW PA Wet32427SW PA Dry01111NE PA Dry022Total Wells94049

    Guidance - 2024

    Capital & Production Guidance

    Range is targeting a maintenance production program in 2024, resulting in approximately flat production at 2.12 - 2.16 Bcfe per day, with more than 30% attributed to liquids production. Range's 2024 all-in capital budget is $620 million - $670 million.

    Updated Full Year 2024 Expense Guidance

    Direct operating expense:$0.13 - $0.14 per mcfeTransportation, gathering, processing and compression expense:$1.45 - $1.55 per mcfeTaxes other than income:$0.04 - $0.05 per mcfeExploration expense:$22 - $28 millionG&A expense:$0.17 - $0.19 per mcfeNet interest expense:$0.14 - $0.16 per mcfeDD&A expense:$0.45 - $0.46 per mcfeNet brokered gas marketing expense:$8 - $12 million

    2024 Price Guidance

    Based on recent market indications, Range expects to average the following price differentials for its production.

    FY 2024 Natural Gas:(1)NYMEX minus $0.40 to $0.45FY 2024 Natural Gas Liquids (including ethane):(2)MB minus $0.25 to +$1.25 per barrelFY 2024 Oil/Condensate:WTI minus $10.00 to $13.00

    (1) Including basis hedging(2) Mont Belvieu-equivalent pricing based on weighting of 53% ethane, 27% propane, 8% normal butane, 4% iso-butane and 8% natural gasoline.

    Hedging Status

    Range hedges portions of its expected future production volumes to increase the predictability of cash flow and to help improve and maintain a strong, flexible financial position. Please see the detailed hedging schedule posted on the Range website under Investor Relations - Financial Information.

    Range has also hedged Marcellus and other basis differentials for natural gas to limit volatility between benchmark and regional prices. The combined fair value of natural gas basis hedges as of March 31, 2024, was a net loss of $27.0 million.

    Conference Call Information

    A conference call to review the financial results is scheduled on Wednesday, April 24 at 8:00 AM Central Time (9:00 AM Eastern Time). Please click here to pre-register for the conference call and obtain a dial in number with passcode.

    A simultaneous webcast of the call may be accessed at www.rangeresources.com. The webcast will be archived for replay on the Company's website until May 24th.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    Adjusted net income comparable to analysts' estimates as set forth in this release represents income or loss from operations before income taxes adjusted for certain non-cash items (detailed in the accompanying table) less income taxes. We believe adjusted net income comparable to analysts' estimates is calculated on the same basis as analysts' estimates and that many investors use this published research in making investment decisions and evaluating operational trends of the Company and its performance relative to other oil and gas producing companies. Diluted earnings per share (adjusted) as set forth in this release represents adjusted net income comparable to analysts' estimates on a diluted per share basis. A table is included which reconciles income or loss from operations to adjusted net income comparable to analysts' estimates and diluted earnings per share (adjusted). On its website, the Company provides additional comparative information on prior periods along with non-GAAP revenue disclosures.

    Cash flow from operations before changes in working capital (sometimes referred to as "adjusted cash flow") as defined in this release represents net cash provided by operations before changes in working capital and exploration expense adjusted for certain non-cash compensation items. Cash flow from operations before changes in working capital is widely accepted by the investment community as a financial indicator of an oil and gas company's ability to generate cash to internally fund exploration and development activities and to service debt. Cash flow from operations before changes in working capital is also useful because it is widely used by professional research analysts in valuing, comparing, rating and providing investment recommendations of companies in the oil and gas exploration and production industry. In turn, many investors use this published research in making investment decisions. Cash flow from operations before changes in working capital is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to cash flows from operations, investing, or financing activities as an indicator of cash flows, or as a measure of liquidity. A table is included which reconciles net cash provided by operations to cash flow from operations before changes in working capital as used in this release. On its website, the Company provides additional comparative information on prior periods for cash flow, cash margins and non-GAAP earnings as used in this release.

    The cash prices realized for oil and natural gas production, including the amounts realized on cash-settled derivatives and net of transportation, gathering, processing and compression expense, is a critical component in the Company's performance tracked by investors and professional research analysts in valuing, comparing, rating and providing investment recommendations and forecasts of companies in the oil and gas exploration and production industry. In turn, many investors use this published research in making investment decisions. Due to the GAAP disclosures of various derivative transactions and third-party transportation, gathering, processing and compression expense, such information is now reported in various lines of the income statement. The Company believes that it is important to furnish a table reflecting the details of the various components of each income statement line to better inform the reader of the details of each amount and provide a summary of the realized cash-settled amounts and third-party transportation, gathering, processing and compression expense, which were historically reported as natural gas, NGLs and oil sales. This information is intended to bridge the gap between various readers' understanding and fully disclose the information needed.

    The Company discloses in this release the detailed components of many of the single line items shown in the GAAP financial statements included in the Company's Annual or Quarterly Reports on Form 10-K or 10-Q. The Company believes that it is important to furnish this detail of the various components comprising each line of the Statements of Operations to better inform the reader of the details of each amount, the changes between periods and the effect on its financial results.

    We believe that the presentation of PV10 value of our proved reserves is a relevant and useful metric for our investors as supplemental disclosure to the standardized measure, or after-tax amount, because it presents the discounted future net cash flows attributable to our proved reserves before taking into account future corporate income taxes and our current tax structure. While the standardized measure is dependent on the unique tax situation of each company, PV10 is based on prices and discount factors that are consistent for all companies. Because of this, PV10 can be used within the industry and by credit and security analysts to evaluate estimated net cash flows from proved reserves on a more comparable basis.

    RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATION (NYSE: RRC) is a leading U.S. independent natural gas and NGL producer with operations focused in the Appalachian Basin. The Company is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. More information about Range can be found at www.rangeresources.com.

    Included within this release are certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that are not limited to historical facts, but reflect Range's current beliefs, expectations or intentions regarding future events. Words such as "may," "will," "could," "should," "expect," "plan," "project," "intend," "anticipate," "believe," "outlook", "estimate," "predict," "potential," "pursue," "target," "continue," and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.

    All statements, except for statements of historical fact, made within regarding activities, events or developments the Company expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future, such as those regarding future well costs, expected asset sales, well productivity, future liquidity and financial resilience, anticipated exports and related financial impact, NGL market supply and demand, improving commodity fundamentals and pricing, future capital efficiencies, future shareholder value, emerging plays, capital spending, anticipated drilling and completion activity, acreage prospectivity, expected pipeline utilization and future guidance information, are 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. These statements are based on assumptions and estimates that management believes are reasonable based on currently available information; however, management's assumptions and Range's future performance are subject to a wide range of business risks and uncertainties and there is no assurance that these goals and projections can or will be met. Any number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information on risks and uncertainties is available in Range's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. Unless required by law, Range undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events after the date they are made.

    The SEC permits oil and gas companies, in filings made with the SEC, to disclose proved reserves, which are estimates that geological and engineering data demonstrate with reasonable certainty to be recoverable in future years from known reservoirs under existing economic and operating conditions as well as the option to disclose probable and possible reserves. Range has elected not to disclose its probable and possible reserves in its filings with the SEC. Range uses certain broader terms such as "resource potential," "unrisked resource potential," "unproved resource potential" or "upside" or other descriptions of volumes of resources potentially recoverable through additional drilling or recovery techniques that may include probable and possible reserves as defined by the SEC's guidelines. Range has not attempted to distinguish probable and possible reserves from these broader classifications. The SEC's rules prohibit us from including in filings with the SEC these broader classifications of reserves. These estimates are by their nature more speculative than estimates of proved, probable and possible reserves and accordingly are subject to substantially greater risk of actually being realized. Unproved resource potential refers to Range's internal estimates of hydrocarbon quantities that may be potentially discovered through exploratory drilling or recovered with additional drilling or recovery techniques and have not been reviewed by independent engineers. Unproved resource potential does not constitute reserves within the meaning of the Society of Petroleum Engineer's Petroleum Resource Management System and does not include proved reserves. Area wide unproven resource potential has not been fully risked by Range's management. "EUR", or estimated ultimate recovery, refers to our management's estimates of hydrocarbon quantities that may be recovered from a well completed as a producer in the area. These quantities may not necessarily constitute or represent reserves within the meaning of the Society of Petroleum Engineer's Petroleum Resource Management System or the SEC's oil and natural gas disclosure rules. Actual quantities that may be recovered from Range's interests could differ substantially. Factors affecting ultimate recovery include the scope of Range's drilling program, which will be directly affected by the availability of capital, drilling and production costs, commodity prices, availability of drilling services and equipment, drilling results, lease expirations, transportation constraints, regulatory approvals, field spacing rules, recoveries of gas in place, length of horizontal laterals, actual drilling results, including geological and mechanical factors affecting recovery rates and other factors. Estimates of resource potential may change significantly as development of our resource plays provides additional data.

    In addition, our production forecasts and expectations for future periods are dependent upon many assumptions, including estimates of production decline rates from existing wells and the undertaking and outcome of future drilling activity, which may be affected by significant commodity price declines or drilling cost increases. Investors are urged to consider closely the disclosure in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, available from our website at www.rangeresources.com or by written request to 100 Throckmorton Street, Suite 1200, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. You can also obtain this Form 10-K on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330.

    SOURCE: Range Resources Corporation

    Range Investor Contact:

    Laith Sando, Vice President - Investor Relations817-869-4267lsando@rangeresources.com

    Range Media Contact:

    Mark Windle, Director of Corporate Communications724-873-3223mwindle@rangeresources.com

    RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATIONSTATEMENTS OF OPERATIONSBased on GAAP reported earnings with additionaldetails of items included in each line in Form 10-Q(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share data)Three Months Ended March 31,20242023%Revenues and other income:Natural gas, NGLs and oil sales (a)$567,001$736,282Derivative fair value income46,598367,967Brokered natural gas, marketing and other (b)28,83177,417ARO settlement loss (b)(26)--Interest income (b)2,943957Other (b)223,737Total revenues and other income645,3691,186,360-46%Costs and expenses:Direct operating21,66426,569Direct operating - stock-based compensation (c)497415Transportation, gathering, processing and compression290,875285,483Taxes other than income 5,3687,894Brokered natural gas and marketing30,89566,407Brokered natural gas and marketing - stock-based compensation (c)708661Exploration4,2024,284Exploration - stock-based compensation (c)324320Abandonment and impairment of unproved properties2,3717,510General and administrative33,77233,422General and administrative - stock-based compensation (c)9,9789,600General and administrative - lawsuit settlements191124Exit costs10,31512,323Deferred compensation plan (d)6,4059,396Interest expense29,11630,857Interest expense - amortization of deferred financing costs (e)1,3601,345Gain on early extinguishment of debt(64)--Depletion, depreciation and amortization87,13786,562Gain on sale of assets(87)(138)Total costs and expenses535,027583,034-8%Income before income taxes110,342603,326-82%Income tax expense:Current1,5822,699Deferred16,622119,18018,204121,879Net income$92,138$481,447-81%Net Income Per Common Share:Basic$0.38$1.98Diluted$0.38$1.95Weighted average common shares outstanding, as reported:Basic240,505238,0191%Diluted242,406240,8821%

    (a)See separate natural gas, NGLs and oil sales information table.(b)Included in Brokered natural gas, marketing and other revenues in the 10-Q.(c)Costs associated with stock compensation and restricted stock amortization, which have been reflected in the categories associated with the direct personnel costs, which are combined with the cash costs in the 10-Q.(d)Reflects the change in market value of the vested Company stock held in the deferred compensation plan.(e)Included in interest expense in the 10-Q.

    RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATIONBALANCE SHEETS(In thousands)March 31,December 31,20242023(Unaudited)(Audited)AssetsCurrent assets$561,653$528,794Derivative assets378,080442,971Natural gas and oil properties, successful efforts method6,200,0976,117,681Other property and equipment2,3631,696Operating lease right-of-use assets148,22523,821Other81,38388,922$7,371,801$7,203,885Liabilities and Stockholders' EquityCurrent liabilities$625,137$580,469Asset retirement obligations2,3952,395Derivative liabilities10,744222Bank debt----Senior notes1,755,7131,774,229Total long-term debt1,755,7131,774,229Deferred tax liabilities577,906561,288Derivative liabilities470107Deferred compensation liabilities80,94372,976Operating lease liabilities70,85216,064Asset retirement obligations and other liabilities122,463119,896Divestiture contract obligation298,411310,688Common stock and retained deficit4,274,8164,213,585Accumulated other comprehensive income632647Common stock held in treasury(448,681)(448,681)Total stockholders' equity3,826,7673,765,551$7,371,801$7,203,885

    RECONCILIATION OF TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER INCOME TO TOTAL REVENUE EXCLUDING CERTAIN ITEMS, a non-GAAP measure(Unaudited, in thousands)Three Months Ended March 31,20242023%Total revenues and other income, as reported$645,369$1,186,360-46%Adjustment for certain special items:Total change in fair value related to derivatives prior to settlement loss (gain)75,775(333,499)Interest income(2,943)(957)ARO settlement loss26--Total revenues, as adjusted, non-GAAP$718,227$851,904-16%

    RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATIONCASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES(Unaudited in thousands)Three Months Ended March 31,20242023Net income$92,138$481,447Adjustments to reconcile net cash provided from operating activities:Deferred income tax expense16,622119,180Depletion, depreciation, and amortization87,13786,562Abandonment and impairment of unproved properties2,3717,510Derivative fair value income(46,598)(367,967)Cash settlements on derivative financial instruments122,37334,468Divestiture contract obligation, including accretion10,26712,215Amortization of deferred financing costs and other1,2321,310Deferred and stock-based compensation18,21520,681Gain on sale of assets(87)(138)Gain on early extinguishment of debt(64)--Changes in working capital:Accounts receivable107,454225,213Other current assets(8,944)(5,335)Accounts payable12,188(10,822)Accrued liabilities and other(82,374)(129,368)Net changes in working capital28,32479,688Net cash provided from operating activities$331,930$474,956RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH PROVIDED FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES, AS REPORTED, TO CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS BEFORE CHANGES IN WORKING CAPITAL, a non-GAAP measure(Unaudited, in thousands)Three Months Ended March 31,20242023Net cash provided from operating activities, as reported$331,930$474,956Net changes in working capital(28,324)(79,688)Exploration expense4,2024,284Lawsuit settlements191124Non-cash compensation adjustment and other(101)(146)Cash flow from operations before changes in working capital - non-GAAP measure$307,898$399,530ADJUSTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING(Unaudited, in thousands)Three Months Ended March 31,20242023Basic:Weighted average shares outstanding242,082243,667Stock held by deferred compensation plan(1,577)(5,648)Adjusted basic240,505238,019Dilutive:Weighted average shares outstanding242,082243,667Dilutive stock options under treasury method324(2,785)Adjusted dilutive242,406240,882

    RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATIONRECONCILIATION OF NATURAL GAS, NGLs AND OIL SALES AND DERIVATIVE FAIR VALUE INCOME (LOSS) TO CALCULATED CASH REALIZED NATURAL GAS, NGLs AND OIL PRICES WITH AND WITHOUT THIRD PARTY TRANSPORTATION, GATHERING AND COMPRESSION FEES, a non-GAAP measure(Unaudited, in thousands, except per unit data)Three Months Ended March 31,20242023%Natural gas, NGLs and oil sales components:Natural gas sales$271,475$441,580NGLs sales256,076256,440Oil sales39,45038,262Total natural gas, NGLs and oil sales, as reported$567,001$736,282-23%Derivative fair value income (loss), as reported:$46,598$367,967Cash settlements on derivative financial instruments - (gain) loss:Natural gas(120,913)(36,650)NGLs77--Crude Oil(1,537)2,182Total change in fair value related to commodity derivatives prior to settlement, a non-GAAP measure$(75,775)$333,499Transportation, gathering, processing and compression components:Natural gas$150,112$152,589NGLs140,274132,712Oil489182Total transportation, gathering, processing and compression, as reported$290,875$285,483Natural gas, NGLs and oil sales, including cash-settled derivatives: (c)Natural gas sales$392,388$478,230NGLs sales255,999256,440Oil sales40,98736,080Total$689,374$770,750-11%Production of natural gas, NGLs and oil during the periods: (a)Natural gas (mcf)132,650,240133,646,064-1%NGLs (bbl)9,760,7239,289,7395%Oil (bbl)610,279573,0366%Gas equivalent (mcfe) (b)194,876,252192,822,7141%Production of natural gas, NGLs and oil - average per day: (a)Natural gas (mcf)1,457,6951,484,956-2%NGLs (bbl)107,261103,2194%Oil (bbl)6,7066,3675%Gas equivalent (mcfe) (b)2,141,4972,142,4750%Average prices, excluding derivative settlements and before third party transportation costs:Natural gas (mcf)$2.05$3.30-38%NGLs (bbl)$26.24$27.60-5%Oil (bbl)$64.64$66.77-3%Gas equivalent (mcfe) (b)$2.91$3.82-24%Average prices, including derivative settlements before third party transportation costs: (c)Natural gas (mcf)$2.96$3.58-17%NGLs (bbl)$26.23$27.60-5%Oil (bbl)$67.16$62.967%Gas equivalent (mcfe) (b)$3.54$4.00-12%Average prices, including derivative settlements and after third party transportation costs: (d)Natural gas (mcf)$1.83$2.44-25%NGLs (bbl)$11.86$13.32-11%Oil (bbl)$66.36$62.646%Gas equivalent (mcfe) (b)$2.05$2.52-19%Transportation, gathering, processing, and compression expense per mcfe$1.49$1.481%

    (a)Represents volumes sold regardless of when produced.(b)Oil and NGLs are converted at the rate of one barrel equals six mcfe based upon the approximate relative energy content of oil to natural gas, which is not necessarily indicative of the relationship of oil and natural gas prices.(c)Excluding third party transportation, gathering, processing, and compression costs.(d)Net of transportation, gathering, processing, and compression costs.

    RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATIONRECONCILIATION OF INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AS REPORTED TO INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES EXCLUDING CERTAIN ITEMS, a non-GAAP measure(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share data)Three Months Ended March 31,20242023%Income from operations before income taxes, as reported$110,342$603,326-82%Adjustment for certain special items:Gain on sale of assets(87)(138)Loss on ARO settlements26--Change in fair value related to derivatives prior to settlement75,775(333,499)Abandonment and impairment of unproved properties2,3717,510Gain on early extinguishment of debt(64)--Lawsuit settlements191124Exit costs10,31512,323Brokered natural gas and marketing - non-cash stock-based compensation708661Direct operating - stock-based compensation497415Exploration expenses - stock-based compensation324320General & administrative - stock-based compensation9,9789,600Deferred compensation plan - non-cash adjustment6,4059,396Income before income taxes, as adjusted216,781310,038-30%Income tax expense (benefit), as adjustedCurrent1,5822,699Deferred (a)48,27868,610Net income excluding certain items, a non-GAAP measure$166,921$238,729-30%Non-GAAP income per common shareBasic$0.69$1.00-31%Diluted$0.69$0.99-30%Non-GAAP diluted shares outstanding, if dilutive242,406240,882

    (a)Taxes are estimated to be approximately 23% for 2023 and 2024.

    RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATIONRECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME, EXCLUDING CERTAIN ITEMS AND ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE, non-GAAP measures(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share data)Three Months EndedMarch 31,20242023Net income, as reported$92,138$481,447Adjustment for certain special items:Gain on sale of assets(87)(138)Loss on ARO settlements26--Gain on early extinguishment of debt(64)--Change in fair value related to derivatives prior to settlement75,775(333,499)Abandonment and impairment of unproved properties2,3717,510Lawsuit settlements191124Exit costs10,31512,323Stock-based compensation11,50710,996Deferred compensation plan6,4059,396Tax impact(31,656)50,570Net income excluding certain items, a non-GAAP measure$166,921$238,729Net income per diluted share, as reported$0.38$1.95Adjustment for certain special items per diluted share:Gain on sale of assets(0.00)(0.00)Loss on ARO settlements0.00--Gain on early extinguishment of debt(0.00)--Change in fair value related to derivatives prior to settlement0.31(1.38)Abandonment and impairment of unproved properties0.010.03Lawsuit settlements0.000.00Exit costs0.040.05Stock-based compensation0.050.05Deferred compensation plan0.030.04Adjustment for rounding differences--0.01Tax impact(0.13)0.21Dilutive share impact (rabbi trust and other)--0.04Net income per diluted share, excluding certain items, a non-GAAP measure$0.69$0.99Adjusted earnings per share, a non-GAAP measure:Basic$0.69$1.00Diluted$0.69$0.99

    RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATIONRECONCILIATION OF CASH MARGIN PER MCFE, a non-GAAP measure(Unaudited, in thousands, except per unit data)Three Months EndedMarch 31,20242023RevenuesNatural gas, NGLs and oil sales, as reported$567,001$736,282Derivative fair value income, as reported46,598367,967Less non-cash fair value loss (gain)75,775(333,499)Brokered natural gas, marketing and other, as reported31,77082,111Less ARO settlement26--Cash revenues721,170852,861ExpensesDirect operating, as reported22,16126,984Less direct operating stock-based compensation(497)(415)Transportation, gathering, processing and compression, as reported290,875285,483Taxes other than income, as reported5,3687,894Brokered natural gas and marketing, as reported31,60367,068Less brokered natural gas and marketing stock-based compensation(708)(661)General and administrative, as reported43,94143,146Less G&A stock-based compensation(9,978)(9,600)Less lawsuit settlements(191)(124)Interest expense, as reported30,47632,202Less amortization of deferred financing costs(1,360)(1,345)Cash expenses411,690450,632Cash margin, a non-GAAP measure$309,480$402,229Mmcfe produced during period194,876192,823Cash margin per mcfe$1.59$2.09RECONCILIATION OF INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES TO CASH MARGIN(Unaudited, in thousands, except per unit data)Three Months EndedMarch 31,20242023Income before income taxes, as reported$110,342$603,326Adjustments to reconcile income before income taxes to cash margin:ARO settlements26--Derivative fair value (income) loss(46,598)(367,967)Net cash receipts on derivative settlements122,37334,468Exploration expense4,2024,284Lawsuit settlements191124Exit costs10,31512,323Deferred compensation plan6,4059,396Stock-based compensation (direct operating, brokered natural gas and marketing, and general and administrative)11,50710,996Interest - amortization of deferred financing costs1,3601,345Depletion, depreciation and amortization87,13786,562Gain on sale of assets(87)(138)Gain on early extinguishment of debt(64)--Abandonment and impairment of unproved properties2,3717,510Cash margin, a non-GAAP measure$309,480$402,229

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