1Q-25 Earnings Presentation May 12, 2025 Forward-Looking / Cautionary Statements This presentation, including any oral statements made regarding the contents of this presentation, contains forward-looking statements as defined under Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, that address activities that Vital Energy, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, the "Company", " ...

Core Viewpoint - Vital Energy, Inc. reported its first-quarter 2025 financial results, reaffirming its full-year capital investment and production outlook while focusing on efficiency gains and debt reduction [1][12]. Financial Performance - The company experienced a net loss of $18.8 million, or $(0.50) per diluted share, primarily due to a non-cash pre-tax impairment loss of $158.2 million on oil and gas properties [4][36]. - Adjusted Net Income was reported at $89.5 million, or $2.37 per adjusted diluted share, with cash flows from operating activities amounting to $351.0 million [4][8]. - Consolidated EBITDAX reached $359.7 million, and Adjusted Free Cash Flow was $64.5 million [8][48]. Production and Capital Investments - Total production averaged 140,159 BOE/d, with oil production at 64,893 BO/d, both exceeding guidance [7][8]. - Capital investments totaled $253 million, aligning with guidance, and included significant drilling efficiencies [7][9]. Asset Management - The company completed the sale of non-core assets for $20.5 million, which included approximately 9,100 net acres and production of 1,300 BOE/d [6]. - The asset sale is expected to reduce the company's asset retirement obligation by $8.4 million [6]. Debt and Liquidity - Vital Energy reduced total and net debt by $145.0 million and $133.5 million, respectively, through free cash flow and asset sales [8]. - As of March 31, 2025, the company had $735 million outstanding on its $1.5 billion senior secured credit facility [11]. 2025 Outlook - The company anticipates generating approximately $265 million of Adjusted Free Cash Flow at current oil prices of ~$59 per barrel WTI and aims to reduce net debt by approximately $300 million [14][12]. - Vital Energy has hedged about 90% of its expected oil production for the remainder of the year at an average WTI price of $70.61 per barrel [12][13].