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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
__________________________________________________________ 
FORM 10-Q
__________________________________________________________ 
(Mark One)
ýQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018
or
¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                      to                     
Commission File Number: 1-12074
__________________________________________________________ 
STONE ENERGY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware72-1235413
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
625 E. Kaliste Saloom Road 
Lafayette, Louisiana70508
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
(337) 237-0410
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ý    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ý    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer¨Accelerated filerý
Non-accelerated filer
¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company¨
  Emerging growth company¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ¨  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).   Yes ¨  No ý

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes  ý  No  ¨
As of November 1, 2017,May 7, 2018, there were 19,999,11219,998,701 shares of the registrant’s common stock, par value $.01 per share, outstanding.
 

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

STONE ENERGY CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(In thousands of dollars)
Successor
Successor  PredecessorMarch 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
September 30,
2017
  December 31,
2016
(Unaudited) (Note 1)
Assets(Unaudited)  (Note 1)   
Current assets:       
Cash and cash equivalents$245,714
  $190,581
$277,842
 $263,495
Restricted cash37,684
  

 18,742
Accounts receivable35,670
  48,464
36,378
 39,258
Fair value of derivative contracts2,565
  
417
 879
Current income tax receivable27,672
  26,086
16,212
 36,260
Other current assets9,295
  10,151
6,901
 7,138
Total current assets358,600
  275,282
337,750
 365,772
Oil and gas properties, full cost method of accounting:       
Proved714,515
  9,616,236
713,304
 713,157
Less: accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization(330,921)  (9,178,442)(374,063) (353,462)
Net proved oil and gas properties383,594
  437,794
339,241
 359,695
Unevaluated102,283
  373,720
118,365
 102,187
Other property and equipment, net18,433
  26,213
16,544
 17,275
Fair value of derivative contracts1,040
  
Other assets, net18,252
  26,474
14,066
 13,844
Total assets$882,202
  $1,139,483
$825,966
 $858,773
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity       
Current liabilities:       
Accounts payable to vendors$33,120
  $19,981
$20,088
 $54,226
Undistributed oil and gas proceeds5,439
  15,073
4,283
 5,142
Accrued interest10,244
  809
6,038
 1,685
Fair value of derivative contracts368
  
13,147
 8,969
Asset retirement obligations84,654
  88,000
56,428
 79,300
Current portion of long-term debt421
  408
430
 425
Other current liabilities28,503
  18,602
13,552
 22,579
Total current liabilities162,749
  142,873
113,966
 172,326
Long-term debt235,567
  352,376
235,394
 235,502
Asset retirement obligations182,956
  154,019
140,226
 133,801
Fair value of derivative contracts74
  
4,564
 3,085
Other long-term liabilities10,110
  17,315
5,743
 5,891
Total liabilities not subject to compromise591,456
  666,583
Liabilities subject to compromise
  1,110,182
Total liabilities591,456
  1,776,765
499,893
 550,605
Commitments and contingencies
  

 
Stockholders’ equity:       
Predecessor common stock ($.01 par value; authorized 30,000,000 shares; issued 5,610,020 shares)
  56
Predecessor treasury stock (1,658 shares, at cost)
  (860)
Predecessor additional paid-in capital
  1,659,731
Successor common stock ($.01 par value; authorized 60,000,000 shares; issued 19,998,019 shares)200
  
Successor additional paid-in capital555,323
  
Common stock ($.01 par value; authorized 60,000,000 shares; issued 19,998,701 and 19,998,019 shares, respectively)200
 200
Additional paid-in capital555,940
 555,607
Accumulated deficit(264,777)  (2,296,209)(230,067) (247,639)
Total stockholders’ equity290,746
  (637,282)326,073
 308,168
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$882,202
  $1,139,483
$825,966
 $858,773
    

 The accompanying notes are an integral part of this balance sheet.

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STONE ENERGY CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Successor  PredecessorSuccessor  Predecessor
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2017
  Three Months Ended
September 30, 2016
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2018
 Period from
March 1, 2017
through
March 31, 2017
  Period from
January 1, 2017
through
February 28, 2017
Operating revenue:          
Oil production$61,841
  $71,116
$73,261
 $20,027
  $45,837
Natural gas production5,451
  15,601
4,900
 2,210
  13,476
Natural gas liquids production2,473
  6,666
3,188
 777
  8,706
Other operational income9,760
  1,044
27
 149
  903
Derivative income, net
 2,646
  
Total operating revenue79,525
  94,427
81,376
 25,809
  68,922
Operating expenses:          
Lease operating expenses11,778
  16,976
14,380
 4,740
  8,820
Transportation, processing and gathering expenses1,076
  10,633
783
 144
  6,933
Production taxes188
  835
(2,201) 65
  682
Depreciation, depletion and amortization27,553
  58,918
21,333
 15,847
  37,429
Write-down of oil and gas properties
  36,484

 256,435
  
Accretion expense8,095
  10,082
4,287
 2,901
  5,447
Salaries, general and administrative expenses15,887
  15,425
12,556
 3,322
  9,629
Incentive compensation expense4,646
  2,160
387
 
  2,008
Restructuring fees129
  5,784

 288
  
Other operational expenses703
  9,059
179
 661
  530
Derivative expense, net6,685
  199
9,548
 
  1,778
Total operating expenses76,740
  166,555
61,252

284,403
  73,256
          
Gain (loss) on Appalachia Properties divestiture(132)  
Gain on Appalachia Properties divestiture
 
  213,453
          
Income (loss) from operations2,653
  (72,128)20,124
 (258,594)  209,119
Other (income) expense:          
Interest expense3,529
  16,924
3,537
 1,190
  
Interest income(366)  (58)(1,539) (40)  (45)
Other income(276)  (272)(203) (131)  (315)
Other expense47
  16
21
 
  13,336
Total other expense2,934
  16,610
Loss before income taxes(281)  (88,738)
Reorganization items, net
 
  (437,744)
Total other (income) expense1,816
 1,019
  (424,768)
Income (loss) before income taxes18,308
 (259,613)  633,887
Provision (benefit) for income taxes:          
Current(1,578)  (991)
 
  3,570
Deferred
  1,888
Total income taxes(1,578)  897

 
  3,570
Net income (loss)$1,297
  $(89,635)$18,308
 $(259,613)  $630,317
Basic income (loss) per share$0.06
  $(16.01)$0.91
 $(12.98)  $110.99
Diluted income (loss) per share$0.06
  $(16.01)$0.91
 $(12.98)  $110.99
Average shares outstanding19,997
  5,600
19,998
 19,997
  5,634
Average shares outstanding assuming dilution19,997
  5,600
19,998
 19,997
  5,634

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.


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STONE ENERGY CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONSCHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In thousands, except per share amounts)thousands)
(Unaudited)

 Successor  Predecessor
 Period from
March 1, 2017
through
September 30, 2017
  Period from
January 1, 2017
through
February 28, 2017
 Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2016
Operating revenue:      
Oil production$143,556
  $45,837
 $204,102
Natural gas production14,201
  13,476
 43,327
Natural gas liquids production6,264
  8,706
 15,119
Other operational income9,936
  903
 1,737
Derivative income, net1,414
  
 
Total operating revenue175,371
  68,922
 264,285
Operating expenses:      
Lease operating expenses33,154
  8,820
 55,349
Transportation, processing and gathering expenses3,045
  6,933
 18,657
Production taxes446
  682
 1,894
Depreciation, depletion and amortization76,553
  37,429
 166,707
Write-down of oil and gas properties256,435
  
 284,337
Accretion expense19,698
  5,447
 30,147
Salaries, general and administrative expenses37,718
  9,629
 48,193
Incentive compensation expense4,646
  2,008
 11,809
Restructuring fees739
  
 16,173
Other operational expenses3,292
  530
 49,266
Derivative expense, net
  1,778
 687
Total operating expenses435,726
 
73,256
 683,219
       
Gain (loss) on Appalachia Properties divestiture(105)  213,453
 
       
Income (loss) from operations(260,460)  209,119
 (418,934)
Other (income) expense:      
Interest expense8,320
  
 49,764
Interest income(575)  (45) (474)
Other income(719)  (315) (840)
Other expense861
  13,336
 27
Reorganization items, net
  (437,744) 
Total other (income) expense7,887
  (424,768) 48,477
Income (loss) before income taxes(268,347)  633,887
 (467,411)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes:      
Current(3,570)  3,570
 (4,178)
Deferred
  
 10,947
Total income taxes(3,570)  3,570
 6,769
Net income (loss)$(264,777)  $630,317
 $(474,180)
Basic income (loss) per share$(13.24)  $110.99
 $(84.90)
Diluted income (loss) per share$(13.24)  $110.99
 $(84.90)
Average shares outstanding19,997
  5,634
 5,585
Average shares outstanding assuming dilution19,997
  5,634
 5,585
 
Common
Stock
 
Treasury
Stock
 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Accumulated
Deficit
 
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
Balance, December 31, 2016 (Predecessor)$56
 $(860) $1,659,731
 $(2,296,209) $(637,282)
Net income
 
 
 630,317
 630,317
Lapsing of forfeiture restrictions of restricted stock and granting of stock awards
 
 (172) 
 (172)
Amortization of stock compensation expense
 
 3,527
 
 3,527
Balance, February 28, 2017 (Predecessor)56
 (860) 1,663,086
 (1,665,892) (3,610)
Cancellation of Predecessor equity(56) 860
 (1,663,086) 1,665,892
 3,610
Balance, February 28, 2017 (Predecessor)
 
 
 
 
Issuance of Successor common stock and warrants200
 
 554,537
 
 554,737
          
          
Balance, February 28, 2017 (Successor)200
 
 554,537
 
 554,737
Net loss
 
 
 (247,639) (247,639)
Lapsing of forfeiture restrictions of restricted stock
 
 (19) 
 (19)
Amortization of stock compensation expense
 
 1,272
 
 1,272
Stock issuance costs - Talos combination
 
 (183) 
 (183)
Balance, December 31, 2017 (Successor)200
 
 555,607
 (247,639) 308,168
Cumulative effect adjustment (see Note 13)
 
 
 (736) (736)
Net income
 
 
 18,308
 18,308
Lapsing of forfeiture restrictions of restricted stock
 
 (15) 
 (15)
Amortization of stock compensation expense
 
 348
 
 348
Balance, March 31, 2018 (Successor)$200
 $
 $555,940
 $(230,067) $326,073

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.


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STONE ENERGY CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 Successor  Predecessor
 Three Months Ended
September 30, 2017
  Three Months Ended
September 30, 2016
Net income (loss)$1,297
  $(89,635)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax effect:    
Derivatives
  (3,467)
Comprehensive income (loss)$1,297
  $(93,102)
 Successor  Predecessor
 Three Months Ended
March 31, 2018
 Period from
March 1, 2017
through
March 31, 2017
  Period from
January 1, 2017
through
February 28, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net income (loss)$18,308
 $(259,613)  $630,317
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation, depletion and amortization21,333
 15,847
  37,429
Write-down of oil and gas properties
 256,435
  
Accretion expense4,287
 2,901
  5,447
Gain on sale of oil and gas properties
 
  (213,453)
Settlement of asset retirement obligations(20,734) (17,600)  (3,641)
Non-cash stock compensation expense348
 17
  2,645
Non-cash derivative (income) expense6,119
 (2,484)  1,778
Non-cash interest expense1
 
  
Non-cash reorganization items
 
  (458,677)
Other non-cash expense22
 
  172
Change in current income taxes20,049
 
  3,570
Decrease in accounts receivable2,144
 6,728
  6,354
(Increase) decrease in other current assets237
 964
  (2,274)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable(13,701) 3,015
  (4,652)
Increase (decrease) in other current liabilities(5,534) 1,672
  (9,653)
Investment in derivative contracts
 (2,140)  (3,736)
Other(393) 4,904
  2,490
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities32,486
 10,646
  (5,884)
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Investment in oil and gas properties(37,081) (5,584)  (8,754)
Proceeds from sale of oil and gas properties, net of expenses320
 10,770
  505,383
Investment in fixed and other assets
 (2)  (61)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities(36,761) 5,184
  496,568
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Repayments of bank borrowings
 
  (341,500)
Repayments of building loan(105) (36)  (24)
Cash payment to noteholders
 
  (100,000)
Debt issuance costs
 
  (1,055)
Net payments for share-based compensation(15) 
  (173)
Net cash used in financing activities(120) (36)  (442,752)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(4,395) 15,794
  47,932
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period282,237
 238,513
  190,581
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$277,842
 $254,307
  $238,513
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

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STONE ENERGY CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
  Successor  Predecessor
  Period from
March 1, 2017
through
September 30, 2017
  Period from
January 1, 2017
through
February 28, 2017
 Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2016
Net income (loss) $(264,777)  $630,317
 $(474,180)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax effect:       
Derivatives 
  
 (20,107)
Foreign currency translation 
  
 6,073
Comprehensive income (loss) $(264,777)  $630,317
 $(488,214)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.


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STONE ENERGY CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

 
Common
Stock
 
Treasury
Stock
 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Accumulated
Deficit
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
Balance, December 31, 2015 (Predecessor)$55
 $(860) $1,648,687
 $(1,705,623) $17,952
 $(39,789)
Net loss
 
 
 (590,586) 
 (590,586)
Adjustment for fair value accounting of derivatives, net of tax
 
 
 
 (24,025) (24,025)
Adjustment for foreign currency translation, net of tax
 
 
 
 6,073
 6,073
Exercise of stock options, vesting of restricted stock and granting of stock awards1
 
 (732) 
 
 (731)
Amortization of stock compensation expense
 
 11,776
 
 
 11,776
Balance, December 31, 2016 (Predecessor)56
 (860) 1,659,731
 (2,296,209) 
 (637,282)
Net income
 
 
 630,317
 
 630,317
Exercise of stock options, vesting of restricted stock and granting of stock awards
 
 (172) 
 
 (172)
Amortization of stock compensation expense
 
 3,527
 
 
 3,527
Balance, February 28, 2017 (Predecessor)56
 (860) 1,663,086
 (1,665,892) 
 (3,610)
Cancellation of Predecessor equity(56) 860
 (1,663,086) 1,665,892
 
 3,610
Balance, February 28, 2017 (Predecessor)
 
 
 
 
 
Issuance of Successor common stock and warrants200
 
 554,428
 
 
 554,628
            
            
Balance, February 28, 2017 (Successor)200
 
 554,428
 
 
 554,628
Net loss
 
 
 (264,777) 
 (264,777)
Exercise of stock options, vesting of restricted stock and granting of stock awards
 
 (19) 
 
 (19)
Amortization of stock compensation expense
 
 914
 
 
 914
Balance, September 30, 2017 (Successor)$200
 $
 $555,323
 $(264,777) $
 $290,746

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.


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STONE ENERGY CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 Successor  Predecessor
 Period from
March 1, 2017
through
September 30, 2017
  Period from
January 1, 2017
through
February 28, 2017
 Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2016
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net income (loss)$(264,777)  $630,317
 $(474,180)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation, depletion and amortization76,553
  37,429
 166,707
Write-down of oil and gas properties256,435
  
 284,337
Accretion expense19,698
  5,447
 30,147
Deferred income tax provision
  
 10,947
(Gain) loss on sale of oil and gas properties105
  (213,453) 
Settlement of asset retirement obligations(53,129)  (3,641) (15,106)
Non-cash stock compensation expense893
  2,645
 6,407
Non-cash derivative expense1,210
  1,778
 1,261
Non-cash interest expense3
  
 14,278
Non-cash reorganization items
  (458,677) 
Other non-cash expense877
  172
 6,081
Change in current income taxes(5,156)  3,570
 21,584
Decrease in accounts receivable6,059
  6,354
 3,968
(Increase) decrease in other current assets2,382
  (2,274) (4,426)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable10,662
  (4,652) 3,217
Increase (decrease) in other current liabilities17,944
  (9,653) (14,222)
Investment in derivative contracts(2,416)  (3,736) 
Other3,054
  2,490
 (8,107)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities70,397
  (5,884) 32,893
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Investment in oil and gas properties(42,837)  (8,754) (200,622)
Proceeds from sale of oil and gas properties, net of expenses17,777
  505,383
 
Investment in fixed and other assets(158)  (61) (1,231)
Change in restricted funds37,863
  (75,547) 1,046
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities12,645
  421,021
 (200,807)
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Proceeds from bank borrowings
  
 477,000
Repayments of bank borrowings
  (341,500) (135,500)
Repayments of building loan(275)  (24) (285)
Cash payment to noteholders
  (100,000) 
Debt issuance costs
  (1,055) (900)
Net payments for share-based compensation(19)  (173) (752)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(294)  (442,752) 339,563
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
  
 (9)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents82,748
  (27,615) 171,640
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period162,966
  190,581
 10,759
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$245,714
  $162,966
 $182,399
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

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STONE ENERGY CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
 

NOTE 1 – FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION
 
Interim Financial Statements

The condensed consolidated financial statements of Stone Energy Corporation (“Stone” or the “Company”) and its subsidiaries as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 (Successor) and for the three month periodmonths ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 (Successor), and the periods from March 1, 2017 through September 30,March 31, 2017 (Successor), and January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor) and the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor) are unaudited and reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments), which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and operating results for the interim periods. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2016 (Predecessor)2017 (Successor) has been derived from the audited financial statements as of that date contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20162017 (our “2016“2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K”). The condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, together with management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, contained in our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K, although, as described below, such prior financial statements will not be comparable to the interim financial statements due to the adoption of fresh start accounting on February 28, 2017. For additional information, see Note 3 – Fresh Start Accounting. The results of operations for the period fromthree months ended March 1, 2017 through September 30, 201731, 2018 (Successor) are not necessarily indicative of future financial results. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.

Pending Combination with Talos

On November 21, 2017, Stone and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a series of related agreements pertaining to a business combination with Talos Energy LLC (“Talos Energy”) and its indirect wholly owned subsidiary Talos Production LLC (“Talos Production” and, together with Talos Energy, “Talos”). Talos Energy is controlled indirectly by entities controlled by Apollo Management VII, L.P. (“Apollo VII”), Apollo Commodities Management, L.P., with respect to Series I (together with Apollo VII, “Apollo Management”) and Riverstone Energy Partners V, L.P. (“Riverstone”).

Stone, Sailfish Energy Holdings Corporation (“New Talos”), a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Stone, and Sailfish Merger Sub Corporation, a direct wholly owned subsidiary of New Talos, entered into a Transaction Agreement (the “Transaction Agreement”) with Talos on November 21, 2017, which contemplates a series of transactions (the “Transactions”) occurring on the date of closing of the Transaction Agreement (the “Closing”) that will result in such business combination. Stone and Talos will become wholly owned subsidiaries of New Talos. At the time of the Closing, the parties intend that New Talos will become a publicly traded entity named Talos Energy Inc. The Transactions include (i) the contribution of 100% of the equity interests in Talos Production to New Talos in exchange for shares of New Talos common stock, (ii) the contribution by entities controlled by or affiliated with Apollo Management (the “Apollo Funds”) and Riverstone (the “Riverstone Funds”) of $102 million in aggregate principal amount of 9.75% Senior Notes due 2022 issued by Talos Production and Talos Production Finance Inc. (together, the “the Talos Issuers”) to New Talos in exchange for shares of New Talos common stock, (iii) the exchange of the second lien bridge loans due 2022 issued by the Talos Issuers for newly issued 11.0% second lien notes issued by the Talos Issuers, and (iv) the exchange of the 7.50% Senior Second Lien Notes due 2022 (the “2022 Second Lien Notes”) issued by Stone for newly issued 11.0% second lien notes issued by the Talos Issuers.

Under the terms of the Transaction Agreement, each outstanding share of Stone common stock will be exchanged for one share of New Talos common stock and the current Talos stakeholders (including the Apollo Funds and the Riverstone Funds) will be issued an aggregate of approximately 34.1 million shares of New Talos common stock. After the completion of the Transactions contemplated by the Transaction Agreement, holders of Stone common stock immediately prior to the combination will collectively hold 37% of the outstanding New Talos common stock and Talos Energy stakeholders will hold 63% of the outstanding New Talos common stock. Outstanding warrants to acquire Stone common stock will become warrants to acquire New Talos common stock with terms and conditions substantially identical to their existing terms and conditions. The combination was unanimously approved by the boards of directors of Stone and Talos Energy.

On March 20, 2018, the Talos Issuers launched an offer to exchange (the “Exchange Offer”) Stone’s outstanding 2022 Second Lien Notes for newly issued 11.0% second lien notes due 2022 of the Talos Issuers. Concurrently with the Exchange Offer, the Talos Issuers solicited and received sufficient consents from the holders of the 2022 Second Lien Notes to adopt certain proposed amendments to the indenture governing the 2022 Second Lien Notes (the “Stone Notes Indenture”) and to release the collateral securing the obligations under the 2022 Second Lien Notes. Stone entered into supplemental indentures related to the amendments and the release of collateral. The supplemental indentures, which will not become operative until the tendered 2022 Second Lien Notes are accepted for exchange by the Talos Issuers, will amend the Stone Notes Indenture to, among other things, eliminate or modify substantially all of the restrictive

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covenants, certain reporting obligations, certain events of default and related provisions contained in the Stone Notes Indenture and to release the collateral securing the 2022 Second Lien Notes.

Pursuant to a consent solicitation statement/prospectus dated April 9, 2018, which was included as part of a Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed by New Talos, Stone solicited written consents from its stockholders to adopt the Transaction Agreement, and thereby approve and adopt the Transactions. As of May 3, 2018, stockholders party to voting agreements with Stone and Talos Energy that owned 10,212,937 shares of Stone common stock as of April 5, 2018 had delivered written consents adopting the Transaction Agreement, and thereby approving and adopting the Transactions. The Stone stockholders that delivered written consents collectively own approximately 51.1% of the outstanding shares of Stone common stock. As a result, no further action by any Stone stockholder is required under applicable law or otherwise to adopt the Transaction Agreement, and thereby approve and adopt the Transactions.

The combination is expected to close on or about May 10, 2018. We cannot provide any assurance that the combination will be completed on the terms or timeline currently contemplated, or at all. The above is a summary of the material terms of the Transactions and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the New Talos Registration Statement on Form S-4 (which became effective on April 9, 2018).

Reorganization and Emergence from Voluntary Reorganization Under Chapter 11 Proceedings

On December 14, 2016, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries Stone Energy Offshore, L.L.C. (“Stone Offshore”(the “Debtors”) and Stone Energy Holding, L.L.C. (together with the Company, the “Debtors”)filed voluntary petitions (the “Bankruptcy Petitions”) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division (the “Bankruptcy Court”) seeking reliefto pursue a prepackaged plan of reorganization (the “Plan”) under the provisions of Chapter 11 of Title 11 (“Chapter 11”) of the United States Bankruptcy Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”).Code. On February 15, 2017, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order (the “Confirmation Order”) confirming the Second Amended Joint Prepackaged Plan, of Reorganization of Stone Energy Corporation and its Debtor Affiliates, dated December 28, 2016 (the “Plan”), as modified by the Confirmation Order, and on February 28, 2017, the Plan became effective (the “Effective Date”) and the Debtors emerged from bankruptcy, with the bankruptcy cases then being closed by Final Decree Closing Chapter 11 Cases and Terminating Claims Agent Services entered by the Bankruptcy Court on April 20, 2017.bankruptcy. See Note 2 – Reorganization for additional details.

Upon emergence from bankruptcy, the Company adopted fresh start accounting in accordance with the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 852, “Reorganizations”, which resulted in the Company becoming a new entity for financial reporting purposes on the Effective Date. As a result of the adoption of fresh start accounting, the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements subsequent to February 28, 2017 will not be comparable to its financial statements prior to that date. See Note 3 – Fresh Start Accounting for further details on the impact of fresh start accounting on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
References to “Successor” or “Successor Company” relate to the financial position and results of operations of the reorganized Company subsequent to February 28, 2017. References to “Predecessor” or “Predecessor Company” relate to the financial position and results of operations of the Company prior to, and including, February 28, 2017.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions and information believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Estimates and assumptions about future events and their effects are uncertain and, accordingly, these estimates may change as new events occur, as additional information is obtained and as the Company’s operating environment changes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Estimates are used primarily when accounting for depreciation, depletion and amortization (“DD&A”) expense, unevaluated property costs, estimated future net cash flows from proved reserves, costs to abandon oil and gas properties, income taxes, accruals of capitalized costs, operating costs and production revenue, capitalized general and administrative costs and interest, insurance recoveries, estimated fair value of derivative contracts, contingencies and fair value estimates, including estimates of reorganization value, enterprise value and the fair value of assets and liabilities recorded as a result of the adoption of fresh start accounting.


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Recently IssuedAdopted Accounting Standards

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)” to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue and to develop a common revenue standard and disclosure requirements. The new standard may be applied retrospectivelysupersedes current revenue recognition requirements and industry-specific guidance. Under the new standard, revenue is recognized when a customer obtains control of promised goods or services in an amount that reflects the consideration the entity expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. We adopted this new standard on January 1, 2018 using athe modified retrospective approach withby recognizing the cumulative effect of initially applying the new standard as an adjustment to the opening balance of accumulated deficit. We implemented the necessary changes to our business processes, systems and controls to support recognition and disclosure of this ASU 2014-09 recognized atupon adoption. The adoption of the datestandard did not have a material effect on our financial position, results of initial application. operations or cash flows, but did result in increased disclosures related to revenue recognition policies and disaggregation of revenues. See Note 13 – Revenue Recognition for additional information.

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In August 2015,November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, deferring2016-18,Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230) – Restricted Cash, which requires that amounts generally described as restricted cash be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the effective datebeginning-of-period and end-of-period amounts shown on the statement of ASU 2014-09 by one year. As a result, the standard is effective for interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2017.cash flows. We expect to apply the modified retrospective approach upon adoption of this standard. Although we are still evaluating the effect thatadopted this new standard mayon January 1, 2018. Retrospective presentation was required. The adoption of the standard did not have a material effect on our financial statementsposition, results of operations or cash flows. In accordance with ASU 2016-18, we have included restricted cash as part of the beginning-of-period and related disclosures,end-of-period cash balances on the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows. At February 28, 2017 (Predecessor) and March 31, 2017 (Successor), we do not anticipate thathad restricted cash of $75.5 million and $74.1 million, respectively. We had no restricted cash at March 31, 2018 (Successor). For the implementationperiod from January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor) and the period from March 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017 (Successor), removing the change in restricted funds from the condensed consolidated statement of this new standard will havecash flows resulted in an increase of $75.5 million and a material effect.decrease of $1.5 million, respectively, in our net cash provided by investing activities.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)” to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The standard is effective for public entitiescompanies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, with earlier application permitted. Upon adoption the lessee will apply the new standard retrospectively to all periods presented or retrospectively using a cumulative effect adjustment in the year of adoption. We are currently evaluating the effect that this new standard may have on our financial statements and related disclosures.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, “Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718)” to simplify several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and forfeitures, as well as classification in the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 became effective for us on January 1, 2017. Under ASU 2016-09, the Company elected to not apply a forfeiture estimate and will recognize a credit in compensation expense to the extent awards are forfeited. The implementation of this new standard did not have a material effect on our financial statements or related disclosures.

In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, “Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815)” to improve the financial reporting of hedging relationships to better reflect an entity’s hedging strategies. The standard expands an entity’s ability to apply hedge accounting for both non-financial and financial risk components and amends the presentation and disclosure requirements. Additionally, ASU 2017-12 eliminates the need to separately measure and report hedge ineffectiveness and generally requires the entire change in fair value of a hedging instrument to be recorded in the same income statement line as the earnings effect of the hedged item. The standard is effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The standard must be adopted by applying a modified retrospective approach to existing designated hedging relationships as of the adoption date, with a cumulative effect adjustment recorded to opening retained earnings as of the initial adoption date. We are currently evaluating the effect that this new standard may have on our financial statements and related disclosures.

NOTE 2 – REORGANIZATION
 
On December 14, 2016, the Debtors filed Bankruptcy Petitions seeking relief under the provisions of Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code to pursue a prepackaged plan of reorganization. On February 15, 2017, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order confirming the Plan, and on February 28, 2017, the Plan became effective and the Debtors emerged from bankruptcy.

Prior to the filing of the Bankruptcy Petitions, the Debtors andIn connection with our reorganization, we sold certain holders of the 1 34% Senior Convertible Notes due 2017 (the “2017 Convertible Notes”) and the 7 12% Senior Notes due 2022 (the “2022 Notes”) (collectively, the “Notes” and the holders thereof, the “Noteholders”) and the lenders (the “Banks”) under the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of June 24, 2014, as amended, modified, or otherwise supplemented from time to time (the “Pre-Emergence Credit Agreement”), entered into an Amended and Restated Restructuring Support Agreement (the “A&R RSA”). The A&R RSA contained certain covenants on the part of the Company and the Noteholders and Banks who are signatories to the A&R RSA, including that such Noteholders and Banks would support the Company’s sale of Stone’s producing properties and acreage, including approximately 86,000 net acres, in the Appalachia regions of Pennsylvania and West Virginia (the “Appalachia Properties”) to EQT Corporation, through its wholly-owned subsidiary EQT Production Company (“EQT”), on February 27, 2017, for net cash consideration of approximately $522.5 million. A portion of the consideration received from the sale of the Appalachia Properties was used to fund the Company’s cash payment obligations under the Plan, as described below. Additionally, the Company used a portion of the cash consideration received to pay TH Exploration III, LLC, an affiliate of Tug Hill, Inc. (“Tug Hill”), pursuant to the terms of a Purchase and Sale Agreement dated October 20, 2016, as amended on December 9, 2016 (the “Tug Hill PSA”) for a purchase price of at least $350 million and approval of the Bankruptcy Court.Pursuant to the terms of the Tug Hill PSA, Stone agreed to sell the Appalachia Properties to Tug Hill for $360 million in cash, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.

Pursuant to Bankruptcy Court orders dated January 11, 2017 and January 31, 2017, two additional bidders were allowed to participate in competitive bidding on the Appalachia Properties. On January 18, 2017, the Bankruptcy Court approved certain bidding procedures (the “Bidding Procedures”) in connection with the sale of the Appalachia Properties. In accordance with the Bidding Procedures, Stone conducted an auction for the sale of the Appalachia Properties on February 8, 2017 and upon conclusion, selected the final bid submitted by EQT Corporation, through its wholly-owned subsidiary EQT Production Company (“EQT”), with a final purchase price of $527 million in cash, subject to customary purchase price adjustments and approval by the Bankruptcy Court, with an upward adjustment to

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the purchase price of up to $16 million in an amount equal to certain downward adjustments, as the prevailing bid. On February 9, 2017, the Company entered into a purchase and sale agreement with EQT (the “EQT PSA”), reflecting the terms of the prevailing bid and on February 10, 2017, the Bankruptcy Court entered a sale order approving the sale of the Appalachia Properties to EQT. We completed the sale of the Appalachia Properties to EQT on February 27, 2017 for a final purchase price of $527 million in cash, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. At the close of the sale of the Appalachia Properties, the Tug Hill PSA was terminated, and the Company used a portion of the cash consideration received to pay Tug Hill a break-up fee and expense reimbursements totaling approximately $11.5 million which is recognized as other expense inrelated to the statementtermination of operationsa purchase and sale agreement for the period of January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor).Appalachia Properties prior to the sale to EQT. See Note 75 – Divestiture for additional information on the sale of the Appalachia Properties.

Upon emergence from bankruptcy, pursuant to the terms of the Plan, the following significant transactions occurred:

Shares of the Predecessor Company’s issued and outstanding common stock immediately prior to the Effective Date were cancelled, and on the Effective Date, reorganized Stone issued an aggregate of 20.0 million shares of new common stock (the “New Common Stock”).
 
The Predecessor Company’s 7 ½% Senior Notes due 2022 Notes(the “2022 Notes”) and 20171 ¾% Senior Convertible Notes due 2017 (the “2017 Convertible Notes”) were cancelled and the holders of such notes received their pro rata share of (a) $100 million of cash, (b) 19.0 million shares of the New Common Stock, representing 95% of the New Common Stock and (c) $225 million of 7.5% Senior2022 Second Lien Notes due 2022 (the “2022 Second Lien Notes”).Notes.

The Predecessor Company’s common stockholders received their pro rata share of 1.0 million shares of the New Common Stock, representing 5% of the New Common Stock, and warrants to purchase approximately 3.5 million shares of New Common Stock. The warrants have an exercise price of $42.04 per share and a term of four years, unless terminated earlier by their terms upon the consummation of certain business combinations or sale transactions involving the Company.

The Predecessor Company’s Pre-EmergenceFourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of June 24, 2014, as amended, modified, or otherwise supplemented from time to time (the “Pre-Emergence Credit Agreement”) was amended and restated as the Amended

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Credit Agreement (as defined in Note 108 – Debt). The obligations owed to the lenders under the Pre-Emergence Credit Agreement were converted to obligations under the Amended Credit Agreement.

All claims of creditors with unsecured claims, other than the claims by the holders of the 2022 Notes and 2017 Convertible Notes, including vendors, were unaltered and paid in full in the ordinary course of business to the extent the claims were undisputed.
 
For further information regarding the equity and debt instruments of the Predecessor Company and the Successor Company, see Note 4 – Stockholders’ Equity and Note 10 – Debt.

NOTE 3 – FRESH START ACCOUNTING

Upon emergence from bankruptcy, the Company qualified for and adopted fresh start accounting in accordance with the provisions of ASC 852, “Reorganizations” as (i) the holders of existing voting shares of the Predecessor Company received less than 50% of the voting shares of the Successor Company and (ii) the reorganization value of the Company’s assets immediately prior to confirmation of the Plan was less than the post-petition liabilities and allowed claims. See Note 2 – Reorganization for the terms of the Plan. The Company applied fresh start accounting as of February 28, 2017. Fresh start accounting required the Company to present its assets, liabilities and equity as if it were a new entity upon emergence from bankruptcy, with no beginning retained earnings or deficit as of the fresh start reporting date. As described in Note 1 – Financial Statement Presentation, the new entity is referred to as Successor or Successor Company, and includes the financial position and results of operations of the reorganized Company subsequent to February 28, 2017. References to Predecessor or Predecessor Company relate to the financial position and results of operations of the Company prior to, and including, February 28, 2017.

Reorganization Value

Under fresh start accounting, reorganization value represents the fair value of the Successor Company’s total assets and is intended to approximate the amount a willing buyer would pay for the assets immediately after restructuring. Upon application of fresh start accounting, the Company allocated the reorganization value to its individual assets based on their estimated fair values.

The Company’s reorganization value is derived from an estimate of enterprise value. Enterprise value represents the estimated fair value of an entity’s long-term debt and stockholders’ equity. In support of the Plan, the Company estimated the enterprise value of the core assets (as defined in the Plan) of the Successor Company to be in the range of $300 million to $450 million, which was subsequently approved by the Bankruptcy Court. This valuation analysis was prepared using reserve information, development schedules, other financial information and financial projections and applying standard valuation techniques, including net asset value analysis, precedent transactions

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analyses and public comparable company analyses. Based on the estimates and assumptions used in determining the enterprise value, the Company ultimately estimated the enterprise value of the Successor Company’s core assets to be approximately $420 million.

Valuation of Assets

The Company’s principal assets are its oil and gas properties, which the Company accounts for under the full cost accounting method. With the assistance of valuation experts, the Company determined the fair value of its oil and gas properties based on the discounted cash flows expected to be generated from these assets. The computations were based on market conditions and reserves in place as of the bankruptcy emergence date.

The fair value analysis performed by valuation experts was based on the Company’s estimates of reserves as developed internally by the Company’s reserve engineers. For purposes of estimating the fair value of the Company’s proved, probable and possible reserves, an income approach was used, which estimated fair value based on the anticipated cash flows associated with the Company’s reserves, risked by reserve category and discounted using a weighted average cost of capital of 12.5%. The discount factor was derived from a weighted average cost of capital computation which utilized a blended expected cost of debt and expected returns on equity for similar market participants.

Future revenues were based upon forward strip oil and natural gas prices as of the emergence date, adjusted for differentials realized by the Company, and adjusted for a 2% annual escalation after 2021. Development and operating costs were based on the Company’s recent cost trends adjusted for inflation. The discounted cash flow models also included estimates not typically included in proved reserves such as depreciation and income tax expenses. The proved reserve locations were limited to wells expected to be drilled in the Company’s five year development plan.

As a result of this analysis, the Company concluded the fair value of its proved reserves was $380.8 million and the fair value of its probable and possible reserves was $16.8 million as of the Effective Date. The Company also reviewed its undeveloped leasehold acreage and inventory. An analysis of comparable market transactions indicated a fair value of undeveloped acreage and inventory totaling $80.2 million. These amounts are reflected in the Fresh Start Adjustments item number 12 below. The fair value of the Company’s asset retirement obligations was estimated at $290.1 million and was based on estimated plugging and abandonment costs as of the Effective Date, adjusted for inflation and discounted at the Successor Company’s credit-adjusted risk free rate of 12%.

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See further discussion in Fresh Start Adjustments below for details on the specific assumptions used in the valuation of the Company’s various other assets.

The following table reconciles the enterprise value per the Plan to the estimated fair value (for fresh start accounting purposes) of the Successor Company’s common stock as of February 28, 2017 (in thousands, except per share value):
 February 28, 2017 February 28, 2017
Enterprise value $419,720
 $419,720
Plus: Cash and other assets 371,169
 371,278
Less: Fair value of debt (236,261) (236,261)
Less: Fair value of warrants (15,648) (15,648)
Fair value of Successor common stock $538,980
 $539,089
    
Shares issued upon emergence 20,000
 20,000
Per share value $26.95
 $26.95

The following table reconciles the enterprise value per the Plan to the estimated reorganization value as of the Effective Date (in thousands):
  February 28, 2017
Enterprise value $419,720
Plus: Cash and other assets 371,169
Plus: Asset retirement obligations (current and long-term) 290,067
Plus: Working capital and other liabilities 58,055
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  February 28, 2017
Enterprise value $419,720
Plus: Cash and other assets 371,278
Plus: Asset retirement obligations (current and long-term) 290,067
Plus: Working capital and other liabilities 58,055
Reorganization value of Successor assets $1,139,120

Reorganization value and enterprise value were estimated using numerous projections and assumptions that are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and resolution of contingencies that are beyond our control. Accordingly, the estimates set forth herein are not necessarily indicative of actual outcomes, and there can be no assurance that the estimates, projections or assumptions will be realized.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet

The adjustments set forth in the following condensed consolidated balance sheet reflect the effects of the transactions contemplated by the Plan and carried out by the Company (reflected in the column “Reorganization Adjustments”) as well as fair value adjustments as a result of the adoption of fresh start accounting (reflected in the column “Fresh Start Adjustments”). The explanatory notes highlight methods used to determine fair values or other amounts of the assets and liabilities as well as significant assumptions or inputs. The following table reflects the reorganization and application of ASC 852 on our consolidated balance sheet as of February 28, 2017 (in thousands):

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Predecessor Company Reorganization Adjustments Fresh Start Adjustments Successor CompanyPredecessor Company Reorganization Adjustments Fresh Start Adjustments Successor Company
Assets              
Current assets:              
Cash and cash equivalents$198,571
 $(35,605)(1)$
 $162,966
$198,571
 $(35,605)(1)$
 $162,966
Restricted cash
 75,547
(1)
 75,547

 75,547
(1)
 75,547
Accounts receivable42,808
 9,301
(2)
 52,109
42,808
 9,301
(2)
 52,109
Fair value of derivative contracts1,267
 
 
 1,267
1,267
 
 
 1,267
Current income tax receivable22,516
 
 
 22,516
22,516
 
 
 22,516
Other current assets10,924
 875
(3)(124)(12)11,675
11,033
 875
(3)(124)(12)11,784
Total current assets276,086
 50,118
 (124) 326,080
276,195
 50,118
 (124) 326,189
Oil and gas properties, full cost method of accounting:              
Proved9,633,907
 (188,933)(1)(8,774,122)(12)670,852
9,633,907
 (188,933)(1)(8,774,122)(12)670,852
Less: accumulated DD&A(9,215,679) 
 9,215,679
(12)
(9,215,679) 
 9,215,679
(12)
Net proved oil and gas properties418,228
 (188,933) 441,557
 670,852
418,228
 (188,933) 441,557
 670,852
Unevaluated371,140
 (127,838)(1)(146,292)(12)97,010
371,140
 (127,838)(1)(146,292)(12)97,010
Other property and equipment, net25,586
 (101)(4)(4,423)(13)21,062
25,586
 (101)(4)(4,423)(13)21,062
Fair value of derivative contracts1,819
 
 
 1,819
1,819
 
 
 1,819
Other assets, net26,516
 (4,328)(5)
 22,188
26,516
 (4,328)(5)
 22,188
Total assets$1,119,375
 $(271,082) $290,718
 $1,139,011
$1,119,484
 $(271,082) $290,718
 $1,139,120
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity              
Current liabilities:              
Accounts payable to vendors$20,512
 $
 $
 $20,512
$20,512
 $
 $
 $20,512
Undistributed oil and gas proceeds5,917
 (4,139)(1)
 1,778
5,917
 (4,139)(1)
 1,778
Accrued interest266
 
 
 266
266
 
 
 266
Asset retirement obligations92,597
 
 
 92,597
92,597
 
 
 92,597
Fair value of derivative contracts476
 
 
 476
476
 
 
 476
Current portion of long-term debt411
 
 
 411
411
 
 
 411
Other current liabilities17,032
 (195)(6)
 16,837
17,032
 (195)(6)
 16,837
Total current liabilities137,211
 (4,334) 
 132,877
137,211
 (4,334) 
 132,877
Long-term debt352,350
 (116,500)(7)
 235,850
352,350
 (116,500)(7)
 235,850
Asset retirement obligations151,228
 (8,672)(1)54,914
(14)197,470
151,228
 (8,672)(1)54,914
(14)197,470
Fair value of derivative contracts653
 
 
 653
653
 
 
 653
Other long-term liabilities17,533
 
 
 17,533
17,533
 
 
 17,533
Total liabilities not subject to compromise658,975
 (129,506) 54,914
 584,383
658,975
 (129,506) 54,914
 584,383
Liabilities subject to compromise1,110,182
 (1,110,182)(8)
 
1,110,182
 (1,110,182)(8)
 
Total liabilities1,769,157
 (1,239,688) 54,914
 584,383
1,769,157
 (1,239,688) 54,914
 584,383
Commitments and contingencies              
Stockholders’ equity:              
Common stock (Predecessor)56
 (56)(9)
 
56
 (56)(9)
 
Treasury stock (Predecessor)(860) 860
(9)
 
(860) 860
(9)
 
Additional paid-in capital (Predecessor)1,660,810
 (1,660,810)(9)
 
1,660,810
 (1,660,810)(9)
 
Common stock (Successor)
 200
(10)
 200

 200
(10)
 200
Additional paid-in capital (Successor)
 554,428
(10)
 554,428

 554,537
(10)
 554,537
Accumulated deficit(2,309,788) 2,073,984
(11)235,804
(15)
(2,309,679) 2,073,875
(11)235,804
(15)
Total stockholders’ equity(649,782) 968,606
 235,804
 554,628
(649,673) 968,606
 235,804
 554,737
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$1,119,375
 $(271,082) $290,718
 $1,139,011
$1,119,484
 $(271,082) $290,718
 $1,139,120


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Reorganization Adjustments (dollar amounts in thousands, except per share values)

1.Reflects the net cash proceeds received from the sale of the Appalachia Properties in connection with the Plan and net cash payments made as of the Effective Date from implementation of the Plan:Plan (in thousands):
Sources:  
Net cash proceeds from sale of Appalachia Properties (a) $512,472
Total sources 512,472
Uses:  
Cash transferred to restricted account (b) 75,547
Break-up fee to Tug Hill 10,800
Repayment of outstanding borrowings under Pre-Emergence Credit Agreement 341,500
Repayment of 2017 Convertible Notes and 2022 Notes 100,000
Other fees and expenses (c) 20,230
Total uses 548,077
Net uses $(35,605)
(a) The closing of the sale of the Appalachia Properties occurred on February 27, 2017, but as emergence was contingent on such closing, the effects of the transaction are reflected as reorganization adjustments. See Note 75 – Divestiture for additional details on the sale. Total consideration received for the sale of the Appalachia Properties of $522,472$522.5 million included cash consideration of $512,472$512.5 million received at closing and a $10,000$10.0 million indemnity escrow which was released subsequent to emergence from bankruptcy (see Reorganization Adjustments item number 2 below).
(b) Reflects the movement of $75,000$75.0 million of cash held in a restricted account to satisfy near-term plugging and abandonment liabilities, pursuant to the provisions of the Amended Credit Agreement (as defined in Note 108 – Debt), and $547$0.5 million held in a restricted cash account for certain cure amounts in connection with the Chapter 11 proceedings.
(c)Other fees and expenses include approximately $15,180$15.2 million of emergence and success fees, $2,600$2.7 million of professional fees and $2,395$2.4 million of payments made to seismic providers in settlement of their bankruptcy claims.
2.
Reflects a receivable for a $10,000$10.0 million indemnity escrow with release delayed until emergence from bankruptcy, net of a $699$0.7 million reimbursement to Tug Hill in connection with the sale of the Appalachia Properties (see Note 72DivestitureReorganization).
3.Reflects the payment of a claim to a seismic provider as a prepayment/deposit.
4.Reflects the sale of vehicles in connection with the sale of the Appalachia Properties.
5.Reflects the write-off of $2,577$2.6 million of unamortized debt issuance costs related to the Pre-Emergence Credit Agreement and the reversal of a $1,750$1.8 million prepayment made to Tug Hill in October 2016.
6.
Reflects the accrual of $2,008$2.0 million in expected bonus payments under the KEIP (as defined in Note 5 –Share–Based Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans)Key Executive Incentive Plan and a $395$0.4 million termination fee in connection with the early termination of an office lease, less the settlement of a property tax accrual of $2,598$2.6 million in connection with the sale of the Appalachia Properties.
7.Reflects the repayment of $341,500$341.5 million of outstanding borrowings under the Pre-Emergence Credit Agreement and the issuance of $225,000$225 million of 2022 Second Lien Notes as part of the settlement of the Predecessor Company 2017 Convertible Notes and 2022 Notes.
8.Liabilities subject to compromise were settled as follows in accordance with the Plan:Plan (in thousands):
1 ¾% Senior Convertible Notes due 2017 $300,000
 $300,000
7 ½% Senior Notes due 2022 775,000
 775,000
Accrued interest 35,182
 35,182
Liabilities subject to compromise of the Predecessor Company 1,110,182
 1,110,182
Cash payment to senior noteholders (100,000) (100,000)
Issuance of 2022 Second Lien Notes to former holders of the senior notes (225,000) (225,000)
Fair value of equity issued to unsecured creditors (538,980) (539,089)
Fair value of warrants issued to unsecured creditors (15,648) (15,648)
Gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise $230,554
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9.Reflects the cancellation of the Predecessor Company’s common stock, treasury stock and additional paid-in capital.
10.Reflects the issuance of Successor Company equity. In accordance with the Plan, the Successor Company issued 19.0 million shares of New Common Stock to the former holders of the 2017 Convertible Notes and the 2022 Notes and 1.0 million shares of New Common Stock to the Predecessor Company’s common stockholders. These amounts are subject to dilution by warrants issued to the Predecessor Company common stockholders, totaling approximately 3.5 million shares, with an exercise price of $42.04 per share and a term of four years. The fair value of the warrants was estimated at $4.43 per share using a Black-Scholes-Merton valuation model.
11.Reflects the cumulative impact of the reorganization adjustments discussed above:above (in thousands):
Gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise $230,554
 $230,445
Professional and other fees paid at emergence (10,648) (10,648)
Write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs (2,577)
Write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs (2,577)
Other reorganization adjustments (1,915) (1,915)
Net impact to reorganization items 215,414
 215,305
Gain on sale of Appalachia Properties 213,453
 213,453
Cancellation of Predecessor Company equity 1,662,282
 1,662,282
Other adjustments to accumulated deficit (17,165) (17,165)
Net impact to accumulated deficit $2,073,984
 $2,073,875

Fresh Start Adjustments

12.Fair value adjustments to oil and gas properties, associated inventory and unproved acreage. See above for a detailed discussion of the fair value methodology.
13.Fair value adjustment for an office building owned by the Company. The income and sales comparison approaches were used in determining the fair value, using anticipated future earnings and an appropriate expected rate of return, as well as relying upon recent sales or offerings of similar assets.
14.Fair value adjustments to the Company’s asset retirement obligations using estimated plugging and abandonment costs as of the Effective Date, adjusted for inflation and discounted at the Successor Company’s credit-adjusted risk free rate.
15.Reflects the cumulative effect of the fresh start accounting adjustments discussed above.
Reorganization Items

Reorganization items represent liabilities settled, net of amounts incurred subsequent to the Chapter 11 filing as a direct result of the Plan and are classified as “Reorganization items, net” in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations. The following table summarizes reorganization items, net (in thousands):
   Predecessor   Predecessor
   Period from
January 1, 2017
through
February 28, 2017
   Period from
January 1, 2017
through
February 28, 2017
Gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise   $230,554
   $230,445
Fresh start valuation adjustments   235,804
   235,804
Reorganization professional fees and other expenses   (20,512)   (20,403)
Write-off of deferred financing costs   (2,577)
Write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs   (2,577)
Other reorganization items   (5,525)   (5,525)
Gain on reorganization items, net   $437,744
   $437,744

The cash payments for reorganization items for the period from January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 include approximately $10.6 million of emergence and success fees and approximately $9.1$8.9 million of other reorganization professional fees and expenses paid on the Effective Date.

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NOTE 4 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Common Stock

As discussed in Note 2 – Reorganization, upon emergence from bankruptcy, all existing shares of Predecessor common stock were cancelled, and the Successor Company issued an aggregate of 20.0 million shares of New Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, to the Predecessor Company’s existing common stockholders and holders of the 2017 Convertible Notes and the 2022 Notes pursuant to the Plan.

Warrants

As discussed in Note 2 – Reorganization, the Predecessor Company’s existing common stockholders received warrants to purchase approximately 3.5 million shares of New Common Stock. The warrants have an exercise price of $42.04 per share and a term of four years, unless terminated earlier by their terms upon the consummation of certain business combinations or sale transactions involving the Company. The Company allocated $15.6 million of the enterprise value to the warrants which is reflected in “Successor additional paid-in capital” on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2017 (Successor).

NOTE 5 – SHARE–BASED COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

Predecessor Awards
Immediately prior to emergence, the vesting of all Predecessor outstanding, unvested share-based awards for non-executive employees was accelerated and, as a result, all unrecognized compensation cost related to such awards was recognized, with $1.7 million expensed as salaries, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expense in the Predecessor Company statement of operations during the period from January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017, and $0.6 million capitalized into oil and gas properties.
Upon emergence from bankruptcy, all Predecessor outstanding, unvested restricted shares held by the Company’s executives were cancelled and exchanged for a proportionate share of the 5% of New Common Stock, plus a proportionate share of the warrants for ownership of up to 15% of the Successor Company’s common equity. Vesting continues in accordance with the applicable vesting provisions of the original awards. As of September 30, 2017, there was $14 thousand of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted shares held by the Company’s executives. The current weighted average remaining vesting period of such awards is approximately three months. All other Predecessor Company executive share-based awards were cancelled upon emergence from bankruptcy.
The board of directors of the Predecessor Company received grants of stock, totaling 10,404 shares, during the period from January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017, representing the pro-rated portion of their annual retainer for such period. The aggregate grant date value of such stock totaled $69 thousand and was recognized as SG&A expense in the Predecessor Company statement of operations for the period from January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017. Pursuant to the Plan, as of the Effective Date, all non-employee directors of the Predecessor Company ceased to serve on the Company’s board of directors.

Successor Awards
On March 1, 2017, the board of directors of the Successor Company (the “Board”) received grants of restricted stock units under the 2017 LTIP (see 2017 Long-Term Incentive Plan below). The restricted stock units are scheduled to vest in full on the day prior to the annual meeting of the Company’s stockholders in May 2018, subject to: (i) the director’s continued service on the Board through the vesting date, and (ii) earlier vesting upon the occurrence of a change of control event or the termination of the director’s service due to death or removal from the Board without cause. A total of 62,137 restricted stock units were granted with an aggregate grant date fair value of $1.7 million, based on a per share grant date fair value of $26.95. As of September 30, 2017, there was $0.9 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to such restricted stock units, with a current weighted average remaining vesting period of approximately seven months.

2017 Long-Term Incentive Plan

On the Effective Date, pursuant to the Plan, the Stone Energy Corporation 2017 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2017 LTIP”) became effective, replacing the Stone Energy Corporation 2009 Amended and Restated Stock Incentive Plan (As Amended and Restated December 17, 2015). The types of awards that may be granted under the 2017 LTIP include stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, dividend equivalents and other forms of awards granted or denominated in shares of New Common Stock, as well as certain cash-based awards. The maximum number of shares of New Common Stock that may be issued or transferred pursuant to awards under

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the 2017 LTIP is 2,614,379. As of November 1, 2017, other than the grant of the 62,137 restricted stock units to the Board (see Successor Awards above), there have been no other issuances or awards of stock under the 2017 LTIP.

Key Executive Incentive Plan
Pursuant to the terms of the Executive Claims Settlement Agreement approved by the Bankruptcy Court on January 10, 2017, the Company’s executives agreed to waive their claims related to the Company’s 2016 Performance Incentive Compensation Plan (the “2016 PICP”), and in exchange therefor, the Company adopted the Stone Energy Corporation Key Executive Incentive Plan (“KEIP”), in which the Company’s executives were allowed to participate. Future payments to the Company’s executives under the KEIP were limited to $2 million, or the equivalent of the target bonus under the 2016 PICP for the fourth quarter of 2016, to be paid in two equal installments. The first payment to the Company’s executives under the KEIP was made subsequent to consummation of the bankruptcy cases, on April 24, 2017, and the second payment was made on May 30, 2017.

2017 Annual Incentive Compensation Plan
On July 25, 2017, the Board approved the Stone Energy Corporation 2017 Annual Incentive Compensation Plan (the “2017 Annual Incentive Plan”) for all salaried employees (other than the interim chief executive officer) of the Company. The 2017 Annual Incentive Plan is a performance-based incentive program that provides award opportunities based on the Company’s annual performance in certain performance measures as defined by the Board. The 2017 Annual Incentive Plan replaced the Company’s 2005 Annual Incentive Compensation Plan. We recognized a charge of $4.1 million during the three months ended September 30, 2017 (Successor), net of amounts capitalized, representing a pro-rated portion of the 2017 estimated annual incentive compensation awards, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. This charge is reflected in incentive compensation expense on the statement of operations.

Retention Award Agreement
On July 25, 2017, the Board approved retention awards and the form of Stone Energy Corporation Retention Award Agreement (the “Retention Award Agreement”) and authorized the Company to enter into Retention Award Agreements with certain executive officers and employees of the Company. The Retention Award Agreement provides for a retention award to certain individuals to be paid in a lump sum cash payment within 30 days of the earliest to occur of (i) the first anniversary (June 1, 2018) of the effective date of the Retention Award Agreement, subject to the individual remaining employed by the Company or a subsidiary of the Company on such date, (ii) a change in control of the Company or (iii) a termination of the individual’s employment with the Company (a) due to death, (b) by the Company without “cause” or (c) by the individual for “good reason.” We recognized a charge of $0.5 million during the three months ended September 30, 2017 (Successor), representing a pro-rated portion of estimated retention awards for the period from June 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017. This charge is reflected in incentive compensation expense on the statement of operations.

Executive Severance Plan
On July 25, 2017, the Board approved the Stone Energy Corporation Executive Severance Plan (the “Executive Severance Plan”), which provides for the payment of severance and change in control benefits to the executive officers (other than the interim chief executive officer) of the Company. Pursuant to the Executive Severance Plan, if a covered executive officer is terminated (i) by the Company without “cause” or (ii) by the executive officer for “good reason” (each, an “Involuntary Termination”), the executive officer will receive (i) a lump sum cash payment in an amount equal to 1.0x or 1.5x the executive officer’s annual base salary, (ii) a lump sum cash payment equal to 100% of the executive officer’s annual bonus opportunity, at target, prorated by the number of days that have elapsed from January 1 of that calendar year, (iii) six months of health benefit continuation for the executive officer and the executive officer’s dependents, (iv) accelerated vesting of any outstanding and unvested equity awards, (v) certain outplacement services and (vi) any unpaid portion of the executive officer’s annual pay as of the date of the Involuntary Termination. The Executive Severance Plan replaced the Stone Energy Corporation Executive Severance Plan dated December 13, 2016.


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NOTE 64 – EARNINGS PER SHARE
 
On February 28, 2017, upon emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the Company’s Predecessor equity was cancelled and new equity was issued. Additionally, the Predecessor Company’s 2017 Convertible Notes were cancelled. See Note 2 – Reorganization and Note 4 – Stockholders’ Equityfor further details.

The following tables settable sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding and earnings per share for the indicated periods (in thousands, except per share amounts):
 Successor  Predecessor
 Three Months Ended
September 30, 2017
  Three Months Ended
September 30, 2016
Income (numerator):    
Basic:    
Net income (loss)$1,297
  $(89,635)
Net income attributable to participating securities(4)  
Net income (loss) attributable to common stock - basic$1,293
  $(89,635)
Diluted:    
Net income (loss)$1,297
  $(89,635)
Net income attributable to participating securities(4)  
Net income (loss) attributable to common stock - diluted$1,293
  $(89,635)
Weighted average shares (denominator):    
Weighted average shares - basic19,997
  5,600
Dilutive effect of stock options
  
Dilutive effect of warrants
  
Dilutive effect of convertible notes
  
Weighted average shares - diluted19,997
  5,600
Basic income (loss) per share$0.06
  $(16.01)
Diluted income (loss) per share$0.06
  $(16.01)

Successor  PredecessorSuccessor  Predecessor
Period from
March 1, 2017
through
September 30, 2017
  Period from
January 1, 2017
through
February 28, 2017
 Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2016
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2018
 Period from
March 1, 2017
through
March 31, 2017
  Period from
January 1, 2017
through
February 28, 2017
Income (numerator):            
Basic:            
Net income (loss)$(264,777)  $630,317
 $(474,180)$18,308
 $(259,613)  $630,317
Net income attributable to participating securities
  (4,995) 
(57) 
  (4,995)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stock - basic$(264,777)  $625,322
 $(474,180)$18,251
 $(259,613)  $625,322
Diluted:            
Net income (loss)$(264,777)  $630,317
 $(474,180)$18,308
 $(259,613)  $630,317
Net income attributable to participating securities
  (4,995) 
(56) 
  (4,995)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stock - diluted$(264,777)  $625,322
 $(474,180)$18,252
 $(259,613)  $625,322
Weighted average shares (denominator):            
Weighted average shares - basic19,997
  5,634
 5,585
19,998
 19,997
  5,634
Dilutive effect of stock options
  
 

 
  
Dilutive effect of warrants
  
 

 
  
Dilutive effect of convertible notes
  
 

 
  
Weighted average shares - diluted19,997
  5,634
 5,585
19,998
 19,997
  5,634
Basic income (loss) per share$(13.24)  $110.99
 $(84.90)$0.91
 $(12.98)  $110.99
Diluted income (loss) per share$(13.24)  $110.99
 $(84.90)$0.91
 $(12.98)  $110.99
 

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All outstanding stock options were considered antidilutive during the period from January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor) (approximately 10,400(10,400 shares) because the exercise price of the options exceeded the average price of our common stock for the applicable period. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor), all outstanding stock options were considered antidilutive (approximately 12,900 shares) because we had net losses for such periods. On February 28, 2017, upon emergence from bankruptcy, all outstanding stock options were cancelled. See Note 5 – Share-Based Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans.

On February 28, 2017, upon emergence from bankruptcy, the Predecessor Company’s existing common stockholders received warrants to purchase common stock of the Successor Company. See Note 2 – Reorganization. For the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 (Successor), all outstanding warrants (approximately 3,529,000)3.5 million) were considered antidilutive because the exercise price of the warrants exceeded the average price of our common stock for the applicable period. For the period of March 1, 2017 through September 30,March 31, 2017 (Successor), all outstanding warrants (approximately 3,529,000)3.5 million) were antidilutive because we had a net loss for such period.

The Predecessor Company had no outstanding restricted stock units. The Boardboard of directors of the Successor Company (the “Board”) received grants of restricted stock units on March 1, 2017. See Note 5 – Share-Based Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans. For the period from March 1, 2017 through September 30,March 31, 2017 (Successor), all outstanding restricted stock units (approximately 62,000)(62,137) were considered antidilutive because we had a net loss for such period.

For the period from January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor), the average price of our common stock was less than the effective conversion price for the 2017 Convertible Notes, resulting in no dilutive effect on the diluted earnings per share computation for such period. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor), the 2017 Convertible Notes had no dilutive effect on the diluted earnings per share computation as we had net losses for such periods. On February 28, 2017, upon emergence from bankruptcy, the 2017 Convertible Notes were cancelled. See Note 2 – Reorganization.
 
During the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 (Successor), there were no issuances of common stock of the Successor Company. During the period from March 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017 (Successor), 1,195682 shares of common stock of the Successor Company were issued from authorized shares upon the lapsing of forfeiture restrictions of restricted stock for employees. During the periodsperiod from March 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017 (Successor), we had no issuances of shares of our common stock. During the period from January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor) and the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor), approximately 47,390 shares, 12,900 shares and 75,100 shares of Predecessor Company common stock respectively, were issued from authorized shares upon the granting of stock awards and the lapsing of forfeiture restrictions of restricted stock for employees and nonemployee directors.  

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NOTE 75 – DIVESTITURE

On February 27, 2017, we completed the sale of the Appalachia Properties to EQT for net cash consideration of approximately $522.5 million, representing gross proceeds of $527.0 million adjusted downward by approximately $4.5 million for purchase price adjustments for operations related to the Appalachia Properties after June 1, 2016, the effective date of the transaction. A portion of the consideration received from the sale of the Appalachia Properties was used to fund the Company’s cash payment obligations under the Plan. See Note 2 – Reorganization.

At December 31, 2016, the estimated proved oil and natural gas reserves associated with these assets totaled 18 MMBoe (million barrels of oil equivalent), which represented approximately 34% of our estimated proved oil and natural gas reserves on a volume equivalent basis.million. We no longer have assets or operations in Appalachia. Since accounting for the sale of these oil and gas properties as a reduction of the capitalized costs of oil and gas properties would have significantly altered the relationship between capitalized costs and reserves, we recognized a gain on the sale of $213.5 million during the period from January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor), computed as follows (in millions)thousands):
Net consideration received for sale of Appalachia PropertiesNet consideration received for sale of Appalachia Properties $522.5
Net consideration received for sale of Appalachia Properties $522,472
Add:Release of funds held in suspense 4.1
Release of funds held in suspense 4,139
Transfer of asset retirement obligations 8.7
Transfer of asset retirement obligations 8,672
Other adjustments, net 2.6
Other adjustments, net 2,597
Less:Transaction costs (7.1)Transaction costs (7,087)
Carrying value of properties sold (317.3)Carrying value of properties sold (317,340)
Gain on saleGain on sale $213.5
Gain on sale $213,453

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NOTE 86 – INVESTMENT IN OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES
 
With the adoption of fresh start accounting, the Company recorded its oil and gas properties at fair value as of February 28, 2017. The Company’s proved, probable and possible reserves and unevaluated properties (including inventory) were assigned values of $380.8 million, $16.8 million and $80.2 million, respectively. See Note 3 – Fresh Start Accounting for a discussion of the valuation approach used.

Under the full cost method of accounting, we compare, at the end of each financial reporting period, the present value of estimated future net cash flows from proved reserves (adjusted for designated cash flow hedges and excluding cash flows related to estimated abandonment costs) to the net capitalized costs of proved oil and gas properties, net of related deferred taxes. We refer to this comparison as a ceiling test. If the net capitalized costs of proved oil and gas properties exceed the estimated discounted future net cash flows from proved reserves, we are required to write down the value of our oil and gas properties to the value of the discounted cash flows.

At March 31, 2018 (Successor), the present value of the estimated future net cash flows from proved reserves was based on twelve-month average prices, net of applicable differentials, of $53.04 per Bbl of oil, $2.28 per Mcf of natural gas and $25.27 per Bbl of natural gas liquids (“NGLs”). Using these prices, the Company’s net capitalized costs of proved oil and natural gas properties at March 31, 2018 (Successor) did not exceed the ceiling amount.

At March 31, 2017 (Successor), our ceiling test computation resulted in a write-down of our U.S. oil and gas properties of $256.4 million based on twelve-month average prices, net of applicable differentials, of $45.40 per Bbl of oil, $2.24 per Mcf of natural gas and $19.18 per Bbl of natural gas liquids (“NGLs”).NGLs. The write-down at March 31, 2017 is reflected in the statement of operations of the Successor Company for the period from March 1, 2017 through September 30,March 31, 2017 and was primarily due to differences between the trailing twelve-month average pricing assumption used in calculating the ceiling test and the forward prices used in fresh start accounting to estimate the fair value of our oil and gas properties on the fresh start reporting date of February 28, 2017. Weighted average commodity prices used in the determination of the fair value of our oil and gas properties for purposes of fresh start accounting were $56.01 per Bbl of oil, $2.52 per Mcf of natural gas and $14.18 per Bbl of NGLs, net of applicable differentials. Since none of our derivatives as of March 31, 2017 were designated as cash flow hedges (see Note 97 – Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities), the write-down at March 31, 2017 was not affected by hedging.

At September 30, 2016 (Predecessor), our ceiling test computation resulted in a write-down of our U.S. oil and gas properties of $36.5 million based on twelve-month average prices, net of applicable differentials, of $40.51 per Bbl of oil, $1.99 per Mcf of natural gas and $13.88 per Bbl of NGLs. The write-down at September 30, 2016 was decreased by $9.6 million as a result of hedges. At June 30, 2016 (Predecessor), our ceiling test computation resulted in a write-down of our U.S. oil and gas properties of $118.6 million based on twelve-month average prices, net of applicable differentials, of $43.49 per Bbl of oil, $1.93 per Mcf of natural gas and $9.33 per Bbl of NGLs. The write-down at June 30, 2016 was decreased by $18.1 million as a result of hedges. At March 31, 2016 (Predecessor), our ceiling test computation resulted in a write-down of our U.S. oil and gas properties of $128.9 million based on twelve-month average prices, net of applicable differentials, of $46.72 per Bbl of oil, $2.01 per Mcf of natural gas and $13.65 per Bbl of NGLs. At March 31, 2016, the write-down of oil and gas properties also included $0.3 million related to our Canadian oil and gas properties, which were deemed to be fully impaired at the end of 2015. The write-down at March 31, 2016 was decreased by $23 million as a result of hedges. The September 30, June 30 and March 31, 2016 write-downs are reflected in the statement of operations of the Predecessor Company.

NOTE 97 – DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
 
Our hedging strategy is designed to protect our near and intermediate term cash flows from future declines in oil and natural gas prices. This protection is essential to capital budget planning, which is sensitive to expenditures that must be committed to in advance, such as rig contracts and the purchase of tubular goods. We enter into derivative transactions to secure a commodity price for a portion of our expected future production that is acceptable at the time of the transaction. We do not enter into derivative transactions for trading purposes.

All derivatives are recognized as assets or liabilities on the balance sheet and are measured at fair value. At the end of each quarterly period, these derivatives are marked-to-market. If the derivative does not qualify or is not designated as a cash flow hedge, subsequent changes in the fair value of the derivative are recognized in earnings through derivative income (expense) in the statement of operations. If the derivative qualifies and is designated as a cash flow hedge, subsequent changes in the fair value of the derivative are recognized in stockholders’ equity through other comprehensive income (loss), net of related taxes, to the extent the hedge is considered effective.

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Monthly settlements of effective hedges are reflected in revenue from oil and natural gas production. Monthly settlements of ineffective hedges and derivatives not designated or that do not qualify for hedge accounting are recognized in earnings through derivative income (expense). The resulting cash flows from all monthly settlements are reported as cash flows from operating activities.
Through December 31, 2016, we designated our commodity derivatives as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes upon entering into the contracts. A small portion of our cash flow hedges were typically determined to be ineffective because oil and natural gas price changes in the markets in which we sell our products were not 100% correlative to changes in the underlying price basis indicative in the derivative contract. We had no outstanding derivatives at December 31, 2016. With respect to our 2017, 2018 and 2019 commodity derivative contracts, we have elected to not designate these contracts as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes. Accordingly, the net changes in the mark-to-market valuations and the monthly settlements onof these derivative contracts have been, or will be, recorded in earnings through derivative income (expense).

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We have entered into put contracts, fixed-price swaps and collar contracts with various counterparties for a portion of our expected 2017, 2018 and 2019 oil and natural gas production from the Gulf Coast Basin. All of our derivative transactions have been carried out in the over-the-counter market and are not typically subject to margin-deposit requirements. The use of derivative instruments involves the risk that the counterparties will be unable to meet the financial terms of such transactions. The counterparties to all of our derivative instruments have an “investment grade” credit rating. We monitor the credit ratings of our derivative counterparties on an ongoing basis. Although we typically enter into derivative contracts with multiple counterparties to mitigate our exposure to any individual counterparty, if any of our counterparties were to default on its obligations to us under the derivative contracts or seek bankruptcy protection, we may not realize the benefit of some of our derivative instruments and incur a loss. At November 1, 2017,May 7, 2018, our derivative instruments were with fivefour counterparties, two of which accounted for approximately 64% of our contracted volumes. Currently, all of our outstanding derivative instruments are with lenders under our current bank credit facility. 

Put contracts are purchased at a rate per unit of hedged production that fluctuates with the commodity futures market. The historical cost of the put contract represents our maximum cash exposure. We are not obligated to make any further payments under the put contract regardless of future commodity price fluctuations. Under put contracts, monthly payments are made to us if the New York Mercantile Exchange (“NYMEX”) prices fall below the agreed upon floor price, while allowing us to fully participate in commodity prices above the floor. Swaps typically provide for monthly payments by us if prices rise above the swap price or monthly payments to us if prices fall below the swap price. Collar contracts typically require payments by us if the NYMEX average closing price is above the ceiling price or payments to us if the NYMEX average closing price is below the floor price. Settlements for our oil put contracts, oil collar contracts and fixed-price oil swaps are based on an average of the NYMEX closing price for West Texas Intermediate crude oil during the entire calendar month. Settlements for our natural gas collar contracts and fixed-price natural gas swaps are based on the NYMEX price for the last day of a respective contract month.

The following tables illustrate our derivative positions for calendar years 2017, 2018 and 2019 as of November 1, 2017:May 7, 2018:
 Put Contracts (NYMEX) Put Contracts (NYMEX)
 Oil Oil
 Daily Volume
(Bbls/d)
 Price
($ per Bbl)
 Daily Volume
(Bbls/d)
 Price
($ per Bbl)
2017February - December2,000
 $50.00
2017July - December1,000
 41.10
2018January - December1,000
 54.00
January - December1,000
 $54.00
2018January - December1,000
 45.00
January - December1,000
 45.00

 Fixed-Price Swaps (NYMEX) Fixed-Price Swaps (NYMEX)
 Natural Gas Oil Oil
 
Daily Volume
(MMBtus/d)
 
Swap Price
($ per MMBtu)
 
Daily Volume
(Bbls/d)
 
Swap Price
($ per Bbl)
 
Daily Volume
(Bbls/d)
 
Swap Price
($ per Bbl)
2017March - December

 

 1,000
 $53.90
2017July - December11,000
 $3.00
    
2017October - December    1,000
 52.10
2018January - December

 

 1,000
 52.50
January - December1,000
 $52.50
2018January - December    1,000
 51.98
January - December1,000
 51.98
2018January - December    1,000
 53.67
January - December1,000
 53.67
2019January - December    1,000
 51.00
January - December1,000
 51.00
2019January - December    1,000
 51.57
January - December1,000
 51.57
2019January - December2,000
 56.13

  Collar Contracts (NYMEX)
  Natural Gas Oil
  Daily Volume
(MMBtus/d)
 Floor Price
($ per MMBtu)
 Ceiling Price
($ per MMBtu)
 
Daily Volume
(Bbls/d)
 Floor Price
($ per Bbl)
 Ceiling Price
($ per Bbl)
2017March - December      1,000
 $50.00
 $56.45
2017April - December      1,000
 50.00
 56.75
2018January - December6,000
 $2.75
 $3.24
 1,000
 45.00
 55.35
  Collar Contracts (NYMEX)
  Natural Gas Oil
  Daily Volume
(MMBtus/d)
 Floor Price
($ per MMBtu)
 Ceiling Price
($ per MMBtu)
 
Daily Volume
(Bbls/d)
 Floor Price
($ per Bbl)
 Ceiling Price
($ per Bbl)
2018January - December6,000
 $2.75
 $3.24
 1,000
 $45.00
 $55.35

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Derivatives not designated or not qualifying as hedging instruments

The following table disclosestables disclose the location and fair value amounts of derivatives not designated or not qualifying as hedging instruments, as reported in our balance sheet, at September 30,March 31, 2018 (Successor) and December 31, 2017 (Successor) (in millions)thousands). We had no outstanding hedging instruments at December 31, 2016 (Predecessor). 
Fair Value of Derivatives Not Designated or Not Qualifying as Hedging Instruments at
September 30, 2017
March 31, 2018March 31, 2018
(Successor)
Asset Derivatives Liability DerivativesAsset Derivatives Liability Derivatives
DescriptionBalance Sheet Location Fair
Value
 Balance Sheet Location Fair
Value
Balance Sheet Location Fair
Value
 Balance Sheet Location Fair
Value
Commodity contractsCurrent assets: Fair value of
derivative contracts
 $2.6
 Current liabilities: Fair value of derivative contracts $0.4
Current assets: Fair value of
derivative contracts
 $417
 Current liabilities: Fair value of derivative contracts $13,147
Long-term assets: Fair value
of derivative contracts
 1.0
 Long-term liabilities: Fair
value of derivative contracts
 0.1
Long-term assets: Fair value
of derivative contracts
 
 Long-term liabilities: Fair
value of derivative contracts
 4,564
 $3.6
 $0.5
 $417
 $17,711
        
    
Fair Value of Derivatives Not Designated or Not Qualifying as Hedging Instruments atFair Value of Derivatives Not Designated or Not Qualifying as Hedging Instruments at
December 31, 2017December 31, 2017
(Successor)(Successor)
Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives
DescriptionBalance Sheet Location Fair
Value
 Balance Sheet Location Fair
Value
Commodity contractsCurrent assets: Fair value of
derivative contracts
 $879
 Current liabilities: Fair value
of derivative contracts
 $8,969
Long-term assets: Fair value
of derivative contracts
 
 Long-term liabilities: Fair
value of derivative contracts
 3,085
 $879
 $12,054
    
Gains or losses related to changes in fair value and cash settlements for derivatives not designated or not qualifying as hedging instruments are recorded as derivative income (expense) in the statement of operations. The following table discloses the before tax effect of our derivatives not designated or not qualifying as hedging instruments on the statement of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 (Successor), the period from January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor) and the period from March 1, 2017 through September 30,March 31, 2017 (Successor) (in millions)thousands).

Gain (Loss) Recognized in Derivative Income (Expense)
 Successor Successor  Predecessor
 Three Months Ended
September 30, 2017
 Period from
March 1, 2017
through
September 30, 2017
  Period from
January 1, 2017
through
February 28, 2017
Description      
Commodity contracts:      
Cash settlements$1.2
 $2.6
  $
Change in fair value(7.9) (1.2)  (1.8)
Total gains (losses) on derivatives not designated or not qualifying as hedging instruments$(6.7) $1.4
  $(1.8)

Derivatives qualifying as hedging instruments
None of our derivative contracts outstanding as of September 30, 2017 (Successor) were designated as accounting hedges. We had no outstanding derivatives at December 31, 2016 (Predecessor). At September 30, 2016, we had outstanding derivatives that were designated and qualified as hedging instruments. The following tables disclose the before tax effect of derivatives qualifying as hedging instruments, as reported in the statement of operations, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor) (in millions):
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Derivative Income (Expense)
 Successor  Predecessor
 Three Months Ended
March 31, 2018
 Period from
March 1, 2017
through
March 31, 2017
  Period from
January 1, 2017
through
February 28, 2017
Description      
Commodity contracts:      
Cash settlements$(3,429) $161
  $
Change in fair value(6,119) 2,485
  (1,778)
Total gains (losses) on derivatives not designated or not qualifying as hedging instruments$(9,548) $2,646
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Effect of Derivatives Qualifying as Hedging Instruments on the Statement of Operations 
for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 
(Predecessor) 
Derivatives in
Cash Flow Hedging
Relationships
 Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Income (Effective Portion) (a) Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion) 
  2016 Location 2016 Location 2016 
Commodity contracts $2.3
 Operating revenue - oil/natural gas production $7.7
 Derivative income (expense), net $(0.2) 
Total $2.3
   $7.7
   $(0.2)

(a) For the three months ended September 30, 2016, effective hedging contracts increased oil revenue by $5.3 million and increased natural gas revenue by $2.4 million.
Effect of Derivatives Qualifying as Hedging Instruments on the Statement of Operations 
for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 
(Predecessor) 
Derivatives in
Cash Flow Hedging
Relationships
 Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Income (Effective Portion) (a) Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion) 
  2016 Location 2016 Location 2016 
Commodity contracts $(1.7) Operating revenue - oil/natural gas production $29.4
 Derivative income (expense), net $(0.7) 
Total $(1.7)   $29.4
   $(0.7) 

(a) For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, effective hedging contracts increased oil revenue by $19.7 million and increased natural gas revenue by $9.7 million.

Offsetting of derivative assets and liabilities
 
Our derivative contracts are subject to netting arrangements. It is our policy to not offset our derivative contracts in presenting the fair value of these contracts as assets and liabilities in our balance sheet. The following table presentstables present the potential impact of the offset rights associated with our recognized assets and liabilities at September 30,March 31, 2018 (Successor) and December 31, 2017 (Successor) (in millions)thousands):
  As Presented Without Netting Effects of Netting With Effects of Netting
       
Current assets: Fair value of derivative contracts $2.6
 $(0.4) $2.2
Long-term assets: Fair value of derivative contracts 1.0
 (0.1) 0.9
Current liabilities: Fair value of derivative contracts (0.4) 0.4
 
Long-term liabilities: Fair value of derivative contracts (0.1) 0.1
 

We had no outstanding derivative contracts at December 31, 2016 (Predecessor).

  March 31, 2018 (Successor)
  As Presented Without Netting Effects of Netting With Effects of Netting
Current assets: Fair value of derivative contracts $417
 $(417) $
Long-term assets: Fair value of derivative contracts 
 
 
Current liabilities: Fair value of derivative contracts (13,147) 417
 (12,730)
Long-term liabilities: Fair value of derivative contracts (4,564) 
 (4,564)

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  December 31, 2017 (Successor)
  As Presented Without Netting Effects of Netting With Effects of Netting
Current assets: Fair value of derivative contracts $879
 $(879) $
Long-term assets: Fair value of derivative contracts 
 
 
Current liabilities: Fair value of derivative contracts (8,969) 879
 (8,090)
Long-term liabilities: Fair value of derivative contracts (3,085) 
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NOTE 108 – DEBT
 
Our debt balances (net of related unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs) as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 (Successor) and December 31, 20162017 (Successor) were as follows (in millions)thousands):
Successor  PredecessorSuccessor
September 30,
2017
  December 31,
2016
March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
7 ½% Senior Second Lien Notes due 2022$225.0
  $
$225,000
 $225,000
1 ¾% Senior Convertible Notes due 2017
  300.0
7 ½% Senior Notes due 2022
  775.0
Predecessor revolving credit facility
  341.5
4.20% Building Loan11.0
  11.3
10,824
 10,927
Total debt236.0
  1,427.8
235,824
 235,927
Less: current portion of long-term debt(0.4)  (0.4)(430) (425)
Less: liabilities subject to compromise
  (1,075.0)
Long-term debt$235.6
  $352.4
$235,394
 $235,502
 
Reorganization

On December 14, 2016, the Debtors filed Bankruptcy Petitions seeking relief under the provisions of Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code to pursue a prepackaged plan of reorganization. The 2017 Convertible Notes and 2022 Notes were impacted by the Chapter 11 process and were classified in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2016 as liabilities subject to compromise under the provisions of ASC 852, “Reorganizations”. On February 15, 2017, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order confirming the Plan, and on February 28, 2017, the Plan became effective and the Debtors emerged from bankruptcy. Upon emergence from bankruptcy, pursuant to the terms of the Plan, the Predecessor Company’s 2017 Convertible Notes and 2022 Notes were cancelled, the Predecessor Company’s Pre-Emergence Credit Agreement was amended and restated, and the Company issued the 2022 Second Lien Notes.

Current Portion of Long-Term Debt

As of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 (Successor), the current portion of long-term debt of $0.4 million represented principal payments due within one year on the 4.20% Building Loan (the “Building Loan”).

Successor Revolving Credit Facility

On the Effective Date, pursuant to the terms of the Plan,February 28, 2017, the Company entered into the Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with the lenders party thereto and Bank of America, N.A. (the(as amended from time to time, the “Amended Credit Agreement”), as administrative agent and issuing lender, which amended and replaced the Company’s Pre-Emergence Credit Agreement.lender. The Amended Credit Agreement provides for a reserve-based revolving credit facility and matures on February 28, 2021.
The Company’s available borrowingsborrowing base under the Amended Credit Agreement are set at $150was redetermined to $100 million until the first borrowing base redetermination inon November 8, 2017. On September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company had no outstanding borrowings and $12.6$9.8 million of outstanding letters of credit, leaving $137.4$90.2 million of availability under the Amended Credit Agreement. The borrowing base will be redetermined in early November 2017. Interest on loans under the Amended Credit Agreement is calculated using the London Interbank Offering Rate (“LIBOR”) or the base rate, at the election of the Company, plus, in each case, an applicable margin. The applicable margin is determined based on borrowing base utilization and ranges from 2.00% to 3.00% per annum for base rate loans and 3.00% to 4.00% per annum for LIBOR loans.

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The borrowing base under the Amended Credit Agreement is redetermined semi-annually, in May and November, by the lenders, in accordance with the lenders’ customary practices for oil and gas loans. In addition, we and the lenders each have discretion at any time, but not more than two additional times in any calendar year, to have the borrowing base redetermined. In connection with the pending Talos combination, the May 1, 2018 redetermination has been moved to June 1, 2018. Subject to certain exceptions, the Amended Credit Agreement is required to be guaranteed by all of the material domestic direct and indirect subsidiaries of the Company. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Amended Credit Agreement is guaranteed by Stone Offshore.Energy Offshore, L.L.C. (“Stone Offshore”). The Amended Credit Agreement is secured by substantially all of the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ assets.
The Amended Credit Agreement provides for customary optional and mandatory prepayments, affirmative and negative covenants and events of default, including limitation on the incurrence of debt, liens, restrictive agreements, mergers, asset sales, dividends, investments, affiliate transactions and restrictions on commodity hedging. During the continuance of an eventcertain events of default, the lenders may

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take a number of actions, including declaring the entire amount then outstanding under the Amended Credit Agreement due and payable.payable (in the event of certain insolvency-related events, the entire amount then outstanding under the Amended Credit Agreement will become automatically due and payable). The Amended Credit Agreement also requires maintenance of certain financial covenants, including (i) a consolidated funded debt to EBITDA ratio of not more than 2.75x for the test period ending March 31, 2017, 2.50x for the test period ending June 30, 2017, 3.00x for the test period ending September 30, 2017, 2.75x for the test period ending December 31, 2017, 2.50x for the test periods ending March 31, 2018, June 30, 2018, September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2018, respectively, 2.75x for the test period ending March 31, 2019, 3.00x for the test period ending June 30, 2019, 3.50x for the test periods ending September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2019, respectively, 3.00x for the test period ending March 31, 2020, 2.75x for the test periods ending June 30, 2020 and September 30, 2020, respectively, and 2.50x for the test periods ending December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2021, respectively, (ii) a consolidated interest coverage ratio of not less than 2.75 to 1.00, and (iii) a requirement to maintain minimum liquidity of at least 20% of the borrowing base. We were in compliance with all covenants under the Amended Credit Agreement as of September 30, 2017.
Predecessor Revolving Credit Facility
On June 24, 2014, the Predecessor Company entered into the Pre-Emergence Credit Agreement with the lenders party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and issuing lender, with commitments totaling $900 million (subject to borrowing base limitations). The borrowing base under the Pre-Emergence Credit Agreement prior to its amendment and restatement as the Amended Credit Agreement was $150 million. Interest on loans under the Pre-Emergence Credit Agreement was calculated using the LIBOR rate or the base rate, at our election. The margin for loans at the LIBOR rate was determined based on borrowing base utilization and ranged from 1.500% to 2.500%.March 31, 2018.

Prior to emergence from bankruptcy, the Predecessor Company had $341.5 million of outstanding borrowings and $12.5 million of outstanding letters of credit under the Pre-Emergence Credit Agreement. At emergence, the outstanding borrowings were paid in full and the $12.5 million of outstanding letters of credit were converted to obligations under the Amended Credit Agreement.

Building Loan
On November 20, 2015, we entered into an $11.8 million term loan agreement, the Building Loan, maturing on December 20, 2030. There were no changes to the terms of the Building Loan pursuant to the Plan. As of September 30, 2017, the outstanding balance under the Building Loan totaled $11.0 million.
Successor 2022 Second Lien Notes
On the Effective Date, pursuant to the terms of the Plan, the Successor Company entered into an indenture by and among the Company, Stone Offshore as guarantor (the “Guarantor”), and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee and collateral agent (the “2022 Second Lien Notes Indenture”), and issued $225.0 million of the Company’s 2022 Second Lien Notes pursuant thereto.

Interest on the 2022 Second Lien Notes will accrue at a rate of 7.50% per annum payable semi-annually in arrears on May 31 and November 30 of each year in cash, beginning November 30, 2017. At September 30, 2017, $9.8 million had been accrued in connection with the November 30, 2017 interest payment. The 2022 Second Lien Notes are secured on a second lien priority basis by the same collateral that secures the Amended Credit Agreement, including the Company’s oil and natural gas properties, and are guaranteed by the Guarantor. The 2022 Second Lien Notes mature on May 31, 2022. Pursuant to the terms of the Intercreditor Agreement (as defined below), the security interest in those assets that secure the 2022 Second Lien Notes and the related guarantee will be contractually subordinated to liens thereon that secure the Company’s Amended Credit Agreement and certain other permitted obligations as set forth in the 2022 Second Lien Notes Indenture. Consequently, the 2022 Second Lien Notes and the related guarantee will be effectively subordinated to the Amended Credit Agreement and such other permitted secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of such assets.

At any time prior to May 31, 2020, the Company may, at its option, on any one or more occasions redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2022 Second Lien Notes issued under the 2022 Second Lien Notes Indenture at a redemption price of 107.5% of the principal amount of the 2022 Second Lien Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date, with an amount of cash equal to the net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings; provided that at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2022 Second Lien Notes remains outstanding after each such redemption. On or after May 31, 2020, the Company may redeem all or part of the 2022 Second Lien Notes at redemption prices (expressed as percentages of the principal amount) equal to (i) 105.625% for the twelve-month period beginning on May 31, 2020; (ii) 105.625% for the twelve-month period beginning on May 31, 2021; and (iii) 100.000% for the twelve-month period beginning May 31, 2022 and at any time thereafter, plus accrued and unpaid interest at the redemption date. In addition, at any time prior to May 31, 2020, the Company may redeem all or a part of the 2022 Second Lien Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2022 Second Lien Notes to be redeemed plus a make-whole premium, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date.


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The 2022 Second Lien Notes Indenture contains covenants that restrict the Company’s ability and the ability of certain of its subsidiaries to: (i) incur additional debt and issue preferred stock; (ii) make payments or distributions on account of the Company’s or its restricted subsidiaries’ capital stock; (iii) sell assets; (iv) restrict dividends or other payments of the Company’s restricted subsidiaries; (v) create liens that secure debt; (vi) enter into transactions with affiliates, and (vii) merge or consolidate with another company. These covenants are subject to a number of important exceptions and qualifications. At any time when the 2022 Second Lien Notes are rated investment grade by both Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., and no Default or Event of Default (each as defined in the 2022 Second Lien Notes Indenture) has occurred and is continuing, many of these covenants will terminate.

The 2022 Second Lien Notes Indenture also provides for certain events of default. In the case of an event of default arising from certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization with respect to the Company or any of the Company’s restricted subsidiaries that is a significant subsidiary, or any group of the Company’s restricted subsidiaries that, taken as a whole, would constitute a significant subsidiary of the Company, all outstanding 2022 Second Lien Notes will become due and immediately payable without further action or notice. If any other event of default occurs and is continuing, the trustee of the 2022 Second Lien Notes or the holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding 2022 Second Lien Notes may declare all the 2022 Second Lien Notes to be due and payable immediately.

Intercreditor Agreement

On the Effective Date, Bank of America, N.A., as priority lien agent, The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as second lien collateral agent, and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as the 2022 Second Lien Notes trustee, entered into an intercreditor agreement, which was acknowledged and agreed to by the Company and the Guarantor (the “Intercreditor Agreement”) to govern the relationship of holders of the 2022 Second Lien Notes, the lenders under the Amended Credit Agreement and holders of other priority lien obligations, with respect to collateral and certain other matters.

Predecessor Senior Notes

2017 Convertible Notes. On March 6, 2012, the Predecessor Company issued in a private offering $300 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2017 Convertible Notes to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The 2017 Convertible Notes were convertible into cash, shares of our common stock or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, based on an initial conversion rate of 23.4449 shares of our common stock per $1,000 principal amount of 2017 Convertible Notes, which corresponded to an initial conversion price of approximately $42.65 per share of our common stock at the time of the issuance of the 2017 Convertible Notes. On June 10, 2016, we completed a 1-for-10 reverse stock split with respect to our common stock and proportional adjustments were made to the conversion price and shares as they relate to the 2017 Convertible Notes, resulting in a conversion rate of 2.34449 shares of our common stock with a corresponding conversion price of $426.50 per share.

The 2017 Convertible Notes were due on March 1, 2017. Upon emergence from bankruptcy on February 28, 2017, pursuant to the Plan, the $300 million of debt related to the 2017 Convertible Notes was cancelled. See Note 2 – Reorganization for additional details.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor), we recognized $4.1 million and $12.0 million, respectively, of interest expense for the amortization of the discount, $0.4 million and $1.1 million, respectively, of interest expense for the amortization of deferred financing costs and $1.3 million and $3.9 million, respectively, of interest expense related to the contractual interest coupon on the 2017 Convertible Notes.

2022 Notes. On November 8, 2012 and November 27, 2013, respectively, the Predecessor Company completed the public offering of $300 million and $475 million aggregate principal amount of our 2022 Notes. The 2022 Notes were scheduled to mature on November 15, 2022. Upon emergence from bankruptcy, pursuant to the Plan, the $775 million of debt related to the 2022 Notes was cancelled. See Note 2 – Reorganization for additional details.


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NOTE 119 – ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS
 
Upon emergence from bankruptcy, as discussed in Note 3 – Fresh Start Accounting, the Company adopted fresh start accounting which included the adjustment of asset retirement obligations to estimated fair values at February 28, 2017. The change in our asset retirement obligations during the period from January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor) and the period fromthree months ended March 1, 2017 through September 30, 201731, 2018 (Successor) is set forth below (in millions,thousands, inclusive of current portion):
  
Asset retirement obligations as of January 1, 2017 (Predecessor)$242.0
Liabilities settled(3.6)
Divestment of properties(8.7)
Accretion expense5.4
Asset retirement obligations as of February 28, 2017 (Predecessor)235.2
Fair value fresh start adjustment54.9
Asset retirement obligations as of February 28, 2017 (Successor)290.1
Liabilities settled(53.1)
Accretion expense19.7
Revision of estimates11.0
Asset retirement obligations as of September 30, 2017 (Successor)$267.6
Asset retirement obligations as of January 1, 2018 (Successor)$213,101
Liabilities settled(20,734)
Accretion expense4,287
Asset retirement obligations as of March 31, 2018 (Successor)$196,654
 
NOTE 1210 – INCOME TAXES
 
On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). Generally effective for tax years 2018 and beyond, the Tax Act makes broad and complex changes to the Internal Revenue Code, including, but not limited to, (i) reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%; (ii) eliminating the corporate alternative minimum tax (“AMT”) and changing how existing AMT credits are realized; (iii) creating a new limitation on deductible interest expense; and (iv) changing rules related to uses and limitation of net operating loss carryforwards created in tax years beginning after December 31, 2017. As of March 31, 2018, we have not completed our accounting for the tax effects of enactment of the Tax Act. However, we have made a reasonable estimate of the effects on our existing deferred tax balances and recognized a provisional amount of $87.3 million to remeasure our deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the rates at which they are expected to reverse in the future, which is generally 21%. This amount is included as a component of income tax expense (benefit) from continuing operations and is fully offset by the related adjustment to our valuation allowance. We are still analyzing certain aspects of the Tax Act and refining our calculations, which could potentially affect the measurement of these balances or potentially give rise to new deferred tax amounts.
As a result of the significant declines in commodity prices and the resulting ceiling test write-downs and net losses incurred, we determined during 2015 that it was more likely than not that a portion of our deferred tax assets will not be realized in the future. Accordingly, we established a valuation allowance against a portion of our deferred tax assets. As of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 (Successor), our valuation allowance totaled $236.7$127.1 million. Our assessment of the realizability of our deferred tax assets is based on the weight of all available evidence, both positive and negative, including future reversals of deferred tax liabilities.

We had a current income tax receivable of $27.7$36.3 million at September 30,December 31, 2017 (Successor), which primarily relatesrelated to expected tax refunds from the carryback of net operating losses to previous tax years. In January 2018, we received $20.1 million of the tax refund and have a current income tax receivable of $16.2 million at March 31, 2018 (Successor).


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NOTE 1311 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
 
U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles establish a fair value hierarchy that has three levels based on the reliability of the inputs used to determine the fair value. These levels include: Level 1, defined as inputs such as unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs for use when little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.
 
As of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 (Successor) and December 31, 2016 (Predecessor)2017 (Successor), we held certain financial assets that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis, including our commodity derivative instruments and our investments in marketable securities. We utilize the services of an independent third party to assist us in valuing our derivative instruments. The income approach is used in this determination utilizing the third party’s proprietary pricing model. The model accounts for our credit risk and the credit risk of our counterparties in the discount rate applied to estimated future cash inflows and outflows. Our swap contracts are included within the Level 2 fair value hierarchy, and our collar and put contracts are included within the Level 3 fair value hierarchy. Significant unobservable inputs used in establishing fair value for the collars and puts were the volatility impacts in the pricing model as it relates to the call portion of the collar and the floor of the put. For a more detailed description of our derivative instruments, see Note 97 – Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. We used the market approach in determining the fair value of our investments in marketable securities, which are included within the Level 1 fair value hierarchy.
 
The following tables present our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2018 (Successor) (in thousands).
 Fair Value Measurements
 Successor as of
 March 31, 2018
AssetsTotal 
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Marketable securities (Other assets)$4,964
 $4,964
 $
 $
Derivative contracts417
 
 
 417
Total$5,381
 $4,964
 $
 $417
 Fair Value Measurements
 Successor as of
 March 31, 2018
LiabilitiesTotal 
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Liabilities
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Derivative contracts$17,711
 $
 $15,330
 $2,381
Total$17,711
 $
 $15,330
 $2,381


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The following tables present our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30,December 31, 2017 (Successor) (in millions).
 Fair Value Measurements
 Successor as of
 September 30, 2017
AssetsTotal 
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Marketable securities (Other assets)$9.3
 $9.3
 $
 $
Derivative contracts3.6
 
 0.5
 3.1
Total$12.9
 $9.3
 $0.5
 $3.1
 Fair Value Measurements at
 Successor as of
 September 30, 2017
LiabilitiesTotal 
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Liabilities
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Derivative contracts$0.5
 $
 $0.1
 $0.4
Total$0.5
 $
 $0.1
 $0.4

We had no liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2016 (Predecessor). The following table presents our assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2016 (Predecessor) (in millions)thousands).

Fair Value MeasurementsFair Value Measurements
Predecessor as ofSuccessor as of
December 31, 2016December 31, 2017
AssetsTotal 
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Total 
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Marketable securities (Other assets)$8.7
 $8.7
 $
 $
$5,081
 $5,081
 $
 $
Derivative contracts879
 
 
 879
Total$8.7
 $8.7
 $
 $
$5,960
 $5,081
 $
 $879
 

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 Fair Value Measurements
 Successor as of
 December 31, 2017
LiabilitiesTotal 
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Liabilities
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Derivative contracts$12,054
 $
 $10,110
 $1,944
Total$12,054
 $
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The table below presents a reconciliation for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the period fromthree months ended March 1, 2017 through September 30, 201731, 2018 (Successor) and the period from January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor) (in millions)thousands).
 Hedging Contracts, net Hedging Contracts, net
Balance as of January 1, 2017 (Predecessor) $
Balance as of January 1, 2018 (Successor) $(1,065)
Total gains/(losses) (realized or unrealized):    
Included in earnings (0.6) (1,579)
Included in other comprehensive income 
 
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements 3.7
 680
Transfers in and out of Level 3 
 
Balance as of February 28, 2017 (Successor) 3.1
Total gains/(losses) (realized or unrealized):  
Included in earnings (1.3)
Included in other comprehensive income 
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements 1.0
Transfers in and out of Level 3 
Balance as of September 30, 2017 (Successor) $2.8
The amount of total gains/(losses) for the period included in earnings (derivative income) attributable to the change in unrealized gain/(losses) relating to derivatives still held at September 30, 2017 $(1.7)
Balance as of March 31, 2018 (Successor) $(1,964)
The amount of total gains/(losses) for the period included in earnings (derivative income) attributable to the change in unrealized gain/(losses) relating to derivatives still held at March 31, 2018 $(4,702)
The fair value of cash and cash equivalents approximated book value at September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016. Upon emergence from bankruptcy on February 28, 2017, the 2017 Convertible Notes and 2022 Notes were cancelled, and the Company issued the 2022 Second Lien Notes.2017. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016, the fair value of the liability component of the 2017 Convertible Notes was approximately $293.5 million. As of December 31, 2016, the fair value of the 2022 Notes was approximately $465.0 million. As of September 30, 2017, the fair value of the 2022 Second Lien Notes was approximately $220.5 million.
$229.5 million and $227.3 million, respectively. The fair valuesvalue of the 2022 Notes and the 2022 Second Lien Notes werewas determined based on quotes obtained from brokers, which represent Level 1 inputs. We applied fair value concepts in determining the liability component of the 2017 Convertible Notes at inception and December 31, 2016. The fair value of the liability was estimated using an income approach. The significant inputs in these determinations were market interest rates based on quotes obtained from brokers and represent Level 2 inputs.

On February 28, 2017, the Company emerged from bankruptcy and adopted fresh start accounting, which resulted in the Company becoming a new entity for financial reporting purposes. Upon the adoption of fresh start accounting, the Company’s assets and liabilities were recorded at their fair values as of the fresh start reporting date, February 28, 2017. See Note 3 – Fresh Start Accounting for a detailed discussion of the fair value approaches used by the Company. The inputs utilized in the valuation of our most significant asset, our oil and gas properties, included mostly unobservable inputs, which fall within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
 

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NOTE 1412ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)COMBINATION TRANSACTION COSTS
In connection with the pending combination with Talos, we incurred approximately $3.4 million in transaction costs during the three months ended March 31, 2018 (Successor). These costs consist primarily of legal and financial advisor costs and are included in salaries, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expense on our statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2018 (Successor). Additionally, we have incurred approximately $0.2 million of direct costs for purposes of registering equity securities to effect the Talos combination. These direct costs were recorded as a reduction of additional paid-in-capital during 2017. See Note 1 – Financial Statement Presentation (Pending Combination with Talos) for more information on the pending combination.

  Through December 31, 2016,
NOTE 13 – REVENUE RECOGNITION

Our major sources of revenue are oil, natural gas and NGL production from our oil and gas properties. We sell crude oil to purchasers typically through monthly contracts, with the sale taking place at the wellhead. Natural gas is sold to purchasers through monthly contracts, with the sale taking place at the wellhead or the tailgate of an onshore gas processing plant (after the removal of NGLs). We actively market our crude oil and natural gas to purchasers and the volumes are metered and therefore readily determinable. Sales prices for purchased oil and natural gas volumes are negotiated with purchasers and are based on certain published indices. Since the oil and natural gas contracts are month-to-month, there is no dedication of production to any one purchaser. We sell the NGLs entrained in the natural gas that we designated our commodity derivatives as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes upon enteringproduce. The arrangements to sell these products first requires natural gas to be processed at an onshore gas processing plant. Once the liquids are removed and fractionated (broken into the individual hydrocarbon chains for sale), the products are sold by the processing plant. The residue gas left over is sold to natural gas purchasers as natural gas sales (referenced above). The contracts for NGL sales are with the processing plant. The prices received for the NGLs are not negotiated by the Company, but rather, are based on what the processing plant can receive from a third party purchaser. The gas processing and accordingly, changessubsequent sales of NGLs are subject to contracts with longer terms and dedications of lease production from the Company’s leases offshore.
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)” to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue and to develop a common revenue standard and disclosure requirements. See Note 1 – Financial Statement Presentation (Recently Adopted Accounting Standards). We adopted ASU 2014-09 on January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective approach, with the cumulative effect of initially applying the new standard as an adjustment to accumulated deficit on the date of initial application. We applied the standard to contracts in the fair valueplace during 2017 and to new contracts entered into after January 1, 2018. The adoption of the derivativestandard did not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
We have historically recognized oil, natural gas and NGL production revenue under the entitlements method of accounting. Under this method, revenue was deferred for deliveries in excess of our net revenue interest, while revenue was accrued for undelivered or underdelivered volumes (production imbalances). Production imbalances were recognizedgenerally recorded at the estimated sales price in stockholders’ equity through other comprehensive income (loss), neteffect at the time of related taxes,production. ASU 2014-09 effectively eliminated the entitlements method of accounting, requiring us instead to recognize production revenue for the extent the hedge was considered effective. We had no outstanding derivative contractsquantities and values of oil, natural gas and NGLs delivered or received. Our aggregate imbalance positions at December 31, 2016.2017 were immaterial and required only a $0.7 million cumulative effect adjustment (all of which related to oil production) to the January 1, 2018 opening balance of our accumulated deficit upon adoption of ASU 2014-09.

DuringSales of oil, natural gas and NGLs are recognized when the periodsproduct is delivered and title transfers to the purchaser. Payment is generally received one to three months after the sale has occurred. To the extent actual quantities and values of oil, natural gas and NGL production for properties are not available for a given reporting period because of timing or information not received from the purchasers, the expected sales volumes and price are estimated and the result is recorded as purchaser accounts receivable (included in Accounts Receivable) in our balance sheet and as Oil, Natural Gas and NGL production revenue in our statement of operations. At March 31, 2018 (Successor), we recorded a purchaser accounts receivable of $31.2 million, consisting of $25.5 million of oil production revenue, $3.5 million of natural gas production revenue and $2.2 million of NGL production revenue. At December 31, 2017 (Successor), we recorded a purchaser accounts receivable of $32.8 million, consisting of $26.7 million of oil production revenue, $3.9 million of natural gas production revenue and $2.2 million of NGL production revenue. Revenue proceeds relating to third-party royalty owners not remitted by the end of a reporting period are recorded as Undistributed Oil and Gas Proceeds in our balance sheet.

NOTE 14 – PRODUCTION TAXES

Production taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2018 (Successor), the period of March 1, 2017 through September 30,March 31, 2017 (Successor) and the period of January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor), we entered into various commodity derivative contracts (see Note 9 – Derivative Instruments totaled ($2.2) million, $0.1 million and Hedging Activities). With respect to our 2017, 2018 and 2019 commodity derivative contracts, we have elected to not designate these contracts as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes. Accordingly, the net changes in the mark-to-market valuations and the monthly settlements on these derivative contracts will be recorded in earnings through derivative income (expense).

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for$0.7 million, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor), were as follows (in millions):
  
Cash Flow
Hedges
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor)   
Beginning balance, net of tax $7.4
 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:  
Change in fair value of derivatives 2.3
 
Income tax effect (0.8) 
Net of tax 1.5
 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income:  
Operating revenue: oil/natural gas production7.7
 
Income tax effect (2.7) 
Net of tax 5.0
 
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax (3.5) 
Ending balance, net of tax $3.9
 

      
 Cash Flow
Hedges
 Foreign
Currency
Items
 Total
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor)     
Beginning balance, net of tax$24.0
 $(6.0) $18.0
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:     
Change in fair value of derivatives(1.7) 
 (1.7)
Income tax effect0.6
 
 0.6
Net of tax(1.1) 
 (1.1)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income:     
Operating revenue: oil/natural gas production29.4
 
 29.4
Other operational expenses
 (6.0) (6.0)
Income tax effect(10.4) 
 (10.4)
Net of tax19.0
 (6.0) 13.0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(20.1) 6.0
 (14.1)
Ending balance, net of tax$3.9
 $
 $3.9

During the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor),March 31, 2018, we reclassifiedreceived a $6.0$2.4 million lossrefund related to cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments from accumulated other comprehensive income into other operational expenses upon the substantial liquidation of our foreign subsidiary, Stone Energy Canada ULC.previously paid severance taxes in West Virginia.


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NOTE 15 – FEDERAL ROYALTY RECOVERY

In July 2017, we received a federal royalty recovery totaling $14.1 million as part of a multi-year federal royalty refund claim. Approximately $9.6 million of the refund was recognized as other operational income and $4.5 million as a reduction of lease operating expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2017 (Successor). Included in SG&A expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2017 (Successor) is a $3.9 million success-based consulting fee incurred in connection with the federal royalty recovery.

NOTE 16 – REDUCTION IN WORKFORCE

During the second quarter of 2017, we implemented workforce reduction plans to better align our employee base with current business needs, resulting in a reduction of approximately 20% of our total workforce. The workforce reductions were complete as of July 31, 2017. In connection with the reductions, we recognized a charge of $5.7 million during the three months ended June 30, 2017 (Successor), consisting primarily of severance payments to affected employees and payment of related employer payroll taxes. This charge is reflected in SG&A expenses on the statement of operations. Approximately $4.5 million of the workforce reduction costs were paid in cash during the second quarter of 2017. At June 30, 2017, we recorded a liability of $1.2 million for severance payments and related employer payroll taxes. The liability was fully paid in July 2017.

In addition to the workforce reduction costs, during the three months ended June 30, 2017 (Successor), we recognized a charge of $3.0 million for severance costs related to the sale of the Appalachia Properties and the retirement of the prior chief executive officer of the Company. These severance costs are reflected in SG&A expenses on the statement of operations.

NOTE 17 – OTHER OPERATIONAL EXPENSES

Other operational expenses for the period from March 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017 (Successor) totaled $3.3 million, comprised primarily of $2.1 million of stacking charges related to the platform rig at Pompano, while awaiting demobilization. Other operational expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor) totaled $49.3 million. Included in other operational expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor) is a $6.0 million loss on the substantial liquidation of our foreign subsidiary, Stone Energy Canada ULC, representing cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments, which were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income during the first quarter of 2016. See Note 14 – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss). Also included in other operational expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor) are $15.3 million of rig subsidy and stacking charges related to the ENSCO 8503 deep water drilling rig, an Appalachian drilling rig and the platform rig at Pompano, a $20 million charge related to the termination of our deep water drilling rig contract with Ensco and $7.5 million of charges related to the terminations of the Appalachian drilling rig contract and a contract with an offshore vessel provider.
NOTE 1815 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Legal Proceedings

We are named as a party in certain lawsuits and regulatory proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. We do not expect that these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.
Other Commitments and Contingencies

On March 21, 2016, we received notice letters from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (“BOEM”) stating that BOEM had determined that we no longer qualified for a supplemental bonding waiver under the financial criteria specified in BOEM’s guidance to lessees at such time. In late March 2016, we proposed a tailored plan to BOEM for financial assurances relating to our abandonment obligations, which provides for posting some incremental financial assurances in favor of BOEM. On May 13, 2016, we received notice letters from BOEM rescinding its demand for supplemental bonding with the understanding that we will continue to make progress with BOEM towards finalizing and implementing our long-term tailored plan. As of March 31, 2018, we have posted an aggregate of approximately $115 million in surety bonds in favor of BOEM, third-party bonds and letters of credit, all relating to our offshore abandonment obligations. 

In July 2016, BOEM issued a Notice to Lessees (“NTL”(the “NTL”), with an effective date of September 12, 2016, that augments requirements for the posting of additional financial assurances by offshore lessees. The NTL discontinuesdetails procedures to determine a lessee’s ability to carry out its lease obligations (primarily the policydecommissioning of Supplemental Bonding Waiversfacilities on the Outer Continental Shelf (“OCS”)) and allowswhether to require lessees to furnish additional financial assurances to meet BOEM’s estimate of the lessees decommissioning obligations. The NTL supersedes the agency’s prior practice of allowing operators of a certain net worth to waive the need for thesupplemental bonds and provides updated criteria for determining a lessee’s ability to self-insure up to 10%only a small portion of a company’s tangible net worth, where a company can demonstrate a certain level ofits OCS liabilities based upon the lessee’s financial capacity and financial strength. The NTL also provides new procedures for how BOEM determines a lessee’s decommissioning obligations. A global update of the GOM decommissioning estimates was made on August 29, 2016,allows lessees to meet their additional financial security requirements pursuant to an individually approved tailored plan, whereby an operator and BOEM requested that we resubmit our tailored planagree to reflectset a timeframe for the updated decommissioning estimates.

posting of additional financial assurances.
We received a Self-Insuranceself-insurance letter from BOEM dated September 30, 2016 stating that we arewere not eligible to self-insure any of our additional security obligations andobligations. We received a Proposalproposal letter from BOEM dated October 20, 2016 indicating that additional security may be required. The September 30, 2016 Self-Insuranceself-insurance determination letter was rescinded by BOEM on March 24, 2017.
In the first quarter of 2017, BOEM announced that it would extend the implementation timeline for the newJuly 2016 NTL by an additional six months. In SeptemberFurthermore, on April 28, 2017, President Trump issued an executive order directing the Secretary of the Interior to review the NTL to determine whether modifications are necessary to ensure operator compliance with lease terms while minimizing unnecessary regulatory burdens. On June 22, 2017, BOEM again postponed anyannounced that, pending its review of the NTL, the implementation oftimeline would be indefinitely extended, subject to certain exceptions. At this time, it is uncertain when the July 2016 NTL and has indicated they maywill be issuingimplemented as a modified or substitute NTL in late 2017.

Currently, we have posted an aggregate of approximately $118 million in surety bonds in favor of BOEM, third party bonds and letters of credit, all relating to our offshore abandonment obligations. The bonds represent guarantees by the surety insurance companies that we will operate in accordance with applicable rules and regulations and perform certain plugging and abandonment obligations as

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specified by applicable working interest purchase and sale agreements.revised NTL. A revised tailored plan may require incremental financial assurance or bonding for non-sole liability properties, dependent on adjustments following ongoing discussions with BOEM and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (“BSEE”), and any modifications to the proposed NTL. There is no assurance that our current tailored plan will be approved by BOEM, and BOEM may require further revisions to our plan.

NOTE 1916NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE COMPLIANCESUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On May 17, 2016, we were notified by1, 2018, Stone completed the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”acquisition of a 100% working interest in the Ram Powell Unit, including six lease blocks in the Viosca Knoll Area, the Ram Powell tension leg platform (“TLP”) that our average global market capitalization had been less than $50, and related assets, from Shell Offshore Inc., Exxon Mobil Corporation, and Anadarko US Offshore LLC, for a purchase price of $34 million, over a consecutive 30 trading-day period at the same time that our stockholders’ equity was less than $50 million, which is non-compliant with Section 802.01Ban effective date of the NYSE Listed Company Manual. On June 30, 2016, we submitted our 18-month business plan for curing the average market capitalization and stockholders’ equity deficiencies to the NYSE, and on August 4, 2016, the NYSE accepted the Plan. All of our quarterly updates to the business plan were accepted by the NYSE. Since MarchOctober 1, 2017, and the first dayposting of trading subsequent todecommissioning surety bonds of $200 million. After considering the effects of customary purchase price adjustments from the effective date of the Company’s planacquisition through closing, Stone received net cash of reorganization, the Successor Company has maintained a market capitalization above $50 million.

On August 24, 2017, we were notified by the NYSE that we are back in compliance with their continued listing standards as a result of the Company’s consistent positive performance with respect to the original business plan submission and the achievement of compliance with the average global market capitalization and stockholders’ equity listing requirements over the past two quarters. In accordance with the NYSE’s Listed Company Manual, we will be subject to a 12-month follow up period within which the Company will be reviewed to ensure that the Company does not fall below any of the NYSE’s continued listing standards.

$29.4 million at closing.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Forward-Looking Statements
The information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Form 10-Q”) includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). All statements, other than statements of historical or current facts, that address activities, events, outcomes and other matters that we plan, expect, intend, assume, believe, budget, predict, forecast, project, estimate or anticipate (and other similar expressions) will, should or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current belief, based on currently available information, as to the outcome and timing of future events. When considering forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the risk factors and other cautionary statements as described in our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in this Form 10-Q.
Forward-looking statements may appear in a number of places in this Form 10-Q and include statements with respect to, among other things:

expected results from risk-weighted drilling success;activities;
estimates of our future oil and natural gas production, including estimates of any increases in oil and natural gas production;
planned capital expenditures and the availability of capital resources to fund capital expenditures;
our outlook on oil and natural gas prices;
estimates of our oil and natural gas reserves;
any estimates of future earnings growth;
the impact of political and regulatory developments;
our outlook on the resolution of pending litigation and government inquiry;
estimates of the impact of new accounting pronouncements on earnings in future periods;
our future financial condition or results of operations and our future revenues and expenses;
the outcome of restructuring efforts and asset sales;
the amount, nature and timing of any potential acquisition or divestiture transactions;
any expected results or benefits associated with our acquisitions;
our access to capital and our anticipated liquidity;
estimates of future income taxes; and
our business strategy and other plans and objectives for future operations, including the Board’s assessment of the Company’s strategic direction.direction;
our ability to consummate our proposed combination transaction with Talos; and
the timing of the consummation of the proposed combination transaction with Talos.
We caution you that these forward-looking statements are subject to all of the risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, incident to the exploration for and development, production and marketing of oil and natural gas. These risks include, among other things: 

commodity price volatility, including further or sustained declines in the prices we receive for our oil and natural gas production;
domestic and worldwide economic conditions, which may adversely affect the demand for and supply of oil and natural gas;
the availability of capital on economic terms to fund our operations, capital expenditures, acquisitions and other obligations;
our future level of indebtedness, liquidity and compliance with debt covenants;
our future financial condition, results of operations, revenues, cash flows and expenses;
the potential need to sell certain assets or raise additional capital;
our ability to post additional collateral for current bonds or comply with new supplemental bonding requirements imposed by BOEM;
declines in the value of our oil and gas properties resulting in a decrease in ourthe borrowing base under our bank credit facility and impairments;
our ability to develop, explore for, acquire and replace oil and natural gas reserves and sustain production;
the impact of a financial crisis on our business operations, financial condition and ability to raise capital;
the ability of financial counterparties to perform or fulfill their obligations under existing agreements;
third-party interruption of sales to market;
inflation;
lack of availability and cost of goods and services;
market conditions relating to potential acquisition and divestiture transactions;

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regulatory and environmental risks associated with drilling and production activities;
our ability to establish operations or production on our acreage prior to the expiration of related leaseholds;
availability of drilling and production equipment, facilities, field service providers, gathering, processing and transportation;
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our inability to retain and attract key personnel;
drilling and other operating risks, including the consequences of a catastrophic event;
unsuccessful exploration and development drilling activities;
hurricanes and other weather conditions;
availability, cost and adequacy of insurance coverage;
adverse effects of changes in applicable tax, environmental, derivatives, permitting, bonding and other regulatory requirements and legislation, as well as agency interpretation and enforcement and judicial decisions regarding the foregoing;
uncertainty inherent in estimating proved oil and natural gas reserves and in projecting future rates of production and timing of development expenditures; and
other risks described in this Form 10-Q and our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
For additional information regarding known material factors that could cause our actual results to differ from our projected results, please see (1) Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors, of this Form 10-Q and (2) Part I, Item 1A, of our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties described above, in our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K or elsewhere in this Form 10-Q occur, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results and plans could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. We specifically disclaim all responsibility to publicly update any information contained in a forward-looking statement or any forward-looking statement in its entirety and therefore disclaim any resulting liability for potentially related damages. All forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) contained in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the MD&A contained in our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K describes the accounting estimates that we believe are critical to the reporting of our financial position and operating results and that require management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments. Our most significant estimates are:
 
remaining proved oil and natural gas reserve volumes and the timing of their production;
estimated costs to develop and produce proved oil and natural gas reserves;
accruals of exploration costs, development costs, operating costs and production revenue;
timing and future costs to abandon our oil and gas properties;
estimated fair value of derivative positions;
classification of unevaluated property costs;
capitalized general and administrative costs and interest;
estimates of fair value in business combinations;
estimates of reorganization value and enterprise value;
fair value of assets and liabilities recorded as a result of the adoption of fresh start accounting;
current and deferred income taxes; and
contingencies.
This Form 10-Q should be read together with the discussion contained in our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K regarding theseour critical accounting policies.policies and estimates. There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies from those described in our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K, except10-K.
See Part I, Item 1. Financial Statements – Note 13 – Revenue Recognition for details on changes in Stone’s revenue recognition policy as described below.
Fresh Start Accounting
Upon emergence from bankruptcy, the Company qualified for and adopted fresh start accounting in accordance with the provisions of ASC 852, “Reorganizations” as (i) the holders of existing voting sharesa result of the Predecessor Company received less than 50%adoption of ASU 2014-09, effective January 1, 2018. The adoption of the voting shares of the Successor Company and (ii) the reorganization value of the Company’s assets immediately prior to confirmation of the Plan was less than the post-petition liabilities and allowed claims. The Company applied fresh start accounting as of February 28, 2017. Fresh start accounting required the Company to present its assets, liabilities and equity as if it werestandard did not have a new entity upon emergence from bankruptcy, with no beginning retained earnings or deficit as of the fresh start reporting date. The new entity is referred to as Successor or Successor Company, and includes thematerial effect on our financial position, and results of operations or cash flows, but did result in increased disclosures related to revenue recognition policies and disaggregation of the reorganized Company subsequent to February 28, 2017. References to Predecessor or Predecessor Company relate to the financial position and results of operations of the Company prior to, and including, February 28, 2017.revenues.

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Through December 31, 2016, we designated our commodity derivatives as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes upon entering into the contracts. Accordingly, they were recorded as either an asset or liability measured at fair value and subsequent changes in the derivative’s fair value were recognized in stockholders’ equity through other comprehensive income (loss), net of related taxes, to the extent the hedge was considered effective. Monthly settlements of effective hedges were reflected in revenue from oil and natural gas production. With respect to our 2017, 2018 and 2019 commodity derivative contracts, we have elected to not designate these contracts as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes. Accordingly, the net changes in the mark-to-market valuations and the monthly settlements on these derivative contracts will be recorded in earnings through derivative income (expense).
Other Factors Affecting Our Business and Financial Results
In addition to the matters discussed above, our business, financial condition and results of operations are affected by a number of other factors. This Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the discussion in Part I, Item 1A, of our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in this Form 10-Q under Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors, regarding our known material risk factors.

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Overview
We are an independent oil and natural gas company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, exploitation, development and operation of oil and gas properties. We have been operating in the Gulf of Mexico (“GOM”) Basin since our incorporation in 1993 and have established technical and operational expertise in this area. We leveraged our experience in the GOM conventional shelf and expanded our reserve base into the more prolific basinsplays of the GOM deep water and Gulf Coast deep gas and the Marcellus and Utica shales in Appalachia. At December 31, 2016, we had producing properties and acreage in the Marcellus and Utica Shales in Appalachia. In connection with our restructuring efforts, we determined that a sale of the Appalachia Properties would be a beneficial way to maximize value for all stakeholders. We completed the sale of the Appalachia Properties to EQT on February 27, 2017 for net cash consideration of approximately $522.5 million. See “Reorganization and Emergence from Voluntary Chapter 11 Proceedingsbelow for additional information on the sale of the Appalachia Properties.gas.
As discussed in Part I, Item 1. Financial Statements – Note 3 – Fresh Start Accounting, upon emergence from bankruptcy, the Company adopted fresh start accounting in accordance with the provisions of ASC 852, “Reorganizations”, which resulted in the Company becoming a new entity for financial reporting purposes on the Effective Date. Fresh start accounting required the Company to present its assets, liabilities and equity as if it were a new entity upon emergence from bankruptcy, with no beginning retained earnings or deficit as of the fresh start reporting date. As a result of the adoption of fresh start accounting, the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements subsequent to February 28, 2017 will not be comparable to its financial statements prior to that date. References to Successor or Successor Company relate to the financial position and results of operations of the reorganized Company subsequent to February 28, 2017. References to Predecessor or Predecessor Company relate to the financial position and results of operations of the Company prior to, and including, February 28, 2017.

Pending Combination with Talos

On November 21, 2017, Stone entered into a Transaction Agreement to combine with Talos in an all-stock transaction. Under the terms of the Transaction Agreement, each outstanding share of Stone common stock will be exchanged for one share of New Talos common stock and the current Talos stakeholders (including the Apollo Funds and the Riverstone Funds) will be issued an aggregate of approximately 34.1 million shares of New Talos common stock. After the completion of the Transactions contemplated by the Transaction Agreement, holders of Stone common stock immediately prior to the combination will collectively hold 37% of the outstanding New Talos common stock and Talos Energy stakeholders will hold 63% of the outstanding New Talos common stock. Outstanding warrants to acquire Stone common stock will become warrants to acquire New Talos common stock with terms and conditions substantially identical to their existing terms and conditions. The combination was unanimously approved by the boards of directors of Stone and Talos Energy.

On March 20, 2018, the Talos Issuers launched an offer to exchange Stone’s outstanding 2022 Second Lien Notes for newly issued 11.0% second lien notes due 2022 of the Talos Issuers. Concurrently with the Exchange Offer, the Talos Issuers solicited and received sufficient consents from holders of the 2022 Second Lien Notes to amend certain terms of the Stone Notes Indenture and to release the collateral securing the 2022 Second Lien Notes.

Pursuant to a consent solicitation statement/prospectus dated April 9, 2018, which was included as part of a Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed by New Talos, Stone solicited written consents from its stockholders to adopt the Transaction Agreement, and thereby approve and adopt the Transactions. As of May 3, 2018, stockholders party to voting agreements with Stone and Talos Energy that owned 10,212,937 shares of Stone common stock as of April 5, 2018 had delivered written consents adopting the Transaction Agreement, and thereby approving and adopting the Transactions. The Stone stockholders that delivered written consents collectively own approximately 51.1% of the outstanding shares of Stone common stock. As a result, no further action by any Stone stockholder is required under applicable law or otherwise to adopt the Transaction Agreement, and thereby approve and adopt the Transactions.

The combination is expected to close on or about May 10, 2018. We cannot provide any assurance that the combination will be completed on the terms or timeline currently contemplated, or at all. The above is a summary of the material terms of the Transactions and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the New Talos Registration Statement on Form S-4 (which became effective on April 9, 2018). See Part I, Item 1. Financial Statements – Note 1 – Financial Statement Presentation (Pending Combination with Talos) for additional information on the pending combination.

Reorganization and Emergence from Voluntary Chapter 11 Proceedings

On December 14, 2016, we filed Bankruptcy Petitionsvoluntary petitions seeking relief under the provisions of Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code to pursue a prepackaged plan of reorganization to address our liquidity and capital structure. On February 15, 2017, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order confirming the Plan, and on February 28, 2017, the Plan became effective and we emerged from bankruptcy.

In connection with our restructuring efforts,reorganization, we sold our Appalachia Properties to EQT on February 27, 2017 for net cash consideration of approximately $522.5 million, representing gross proceeds of $527.0 million adjusted downward by approximately $4.5 million for purchase price adjustments for operations related to the Appalachia Properties after June 1, 2016, the effective datemillion. Upon closing of the transaction.sale on February 27, 2017, we no longer have operations or assets in Appalachia. A portion of the consideration received from the sale of the Appalachia Properties was used to fund the Company’s cash payment obligations under the Plan. At December 31, 2016, the Appalachia Properties accounted for approximately 34% of the Predecessor Company’s total estimated proved oil and natural gas reserves on a volume equivalent basis. Upon closing of the sale on February 27, 2017, we no longer have operations or assets in Appalachia.

Upon emergence from bankruptcy, pursuant to the terms of the Plan, the following significant transactions occurred:

Shares of the Predecessor Company’s issued and outstanding common stock immediately prior to the Effective Date were cancelled, and on the Effective Date, reorganized Stone issued an aggregate of 20.0 million shares of New Common Stock.
The Predecessor Company’s 2022 Notes and 2017 Convertible Notes were cancelled and the holders of such notes received their pro rata share of (a) $100 million of cash, (b) 19.0 million shares of the New Common Stock representing(representing 95% of the New Common StockStock) and (c) $225 million of 2022 Second Lien Notes. The Predecessor Company’s

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Pre-Emergence Credit Agreement was amended and restated as the Amended Credit Agreement. The Predecessor Company’s common stockholders received their pro rata share of 1.0 million shares of the New Common Stock representing(representing 5% of the New Common Stock,Stock) and warrants to purchase approximately 3.5 million shares of New Common Stock.

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The warrants have an exercise price of $42.04 per share and a term of four years, unless terminated earlier by their terms upon the consummation of certain business combinations or sale transactions involving the Company.

The Predecessor Company’s Pre-Emergence Credit Agreement was amended and restated as the Amended Credit Agreement. The obligations owed to the lenders under the Pre-Emergence Credit Agreement were converted to obligations under the Amended Credit Agreement.

All claims of creditors with unsecured claims, other than the claims by the holders of the 2022 Notes and 2017 Convertible Notes, including vendors, were unaltered and paid in full in the ordinary course of business to the extent the claims were undisputed.
For further information regarding the debt instruments of the Successor Company, see See Liquidity and Capital Resources below.below for additional information on the Successor Company’s debt instruments.

Management ChangesOperational Update

On April 25,May 1, 2018, Stone completed the acquisition of a 100% working interest in the Ram Powell Unit, including six lease blocks in the Viosca Knoll Area, the Ram Powell TLP, and related assets, from Shell Offshore Inc., Exxon Mobil Corporation, and Anadarko US Offshore LLC, for a purchase price of $34 million, with an effective date of October 1, 2017, David H. Welch informedand the Boardposting of his intention to retire asdecommissioning surety bonds of $200 million. After considering the Chief Executive Officer and Presidenteffects of customary purchase price adjustments from the effective date of the Companyacquisition through closing, Stone received net cash of $29.4 million at closing. Production for the Ram Powell field averaged approximately 6,100 Boe per day during 2017. The Ram Powell TLP is located in 3,200 feet of water in Viosca Knoll Area, Block 956 and is capable of producing 60,000 barrels of oil per day and 200 million cubic feet of gas per day, which could allow for potential processing of additional third party production.

The Derbio exploration well (Mississippi Canyon Block 72 #3 well) reached total depth in April 2018 and encountered reservoir-quality sands in the targeted objective that did not contain commercial saturations of hydrocarbons. The partners are now evaluating the possible development of the Rampart Deep well as a member ofsingle-well tieback. Stone has a 40% working interest in the Board. Effective April 28, 2017, the Board elected James M. Trimble, a member of the Board, to serve as the Company’s Interim Chief Executive Officer and President, and appointed Keith A. Seilhan, the Company’s Senior Vice President – Gulf of Mexico, to serve as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer.Derbio well.

Strategic Review

FollowingCompletion operations on the successful completionMt. Providence well, located in Mississippi Canyon Block 28, are currently expected to commence in June or July 2018, with first production expected in the third quarter of our financial restructuring and emergence from Chapter 11 reorganization,2018. The well will be tied back to the Board retainedPompano platform through existing subsea infrastructure. Stone has a financial advisor100% working interest in April 2017 to assist the Board in its determination of the Company’s strategic direction, including assessing its various strategic alternatives. The Board’s assessment with its financial advisor is ongoing. There can be no assurance that this assessment will result in any transaction.Mt. Providence well.

Known Trends and Uncertainties
Non-designation of Commodity DerivativesDerivative Income (Expense) With respect to our 2017, 2018 and 2019 commodityWe account for derivative contracts, we have elected to not designate these contracts as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes. Accordingly, these derivative instruments are accounted for on a mark-to-market basis with changes in fair value recognized currently in earnings through derivative income (expense) in the statement of operations. As a result of these mark-to-market adjustments, we will likely experience volatility in earnings from time to time due to commodity price volatility. See Results of Operations below for more information.
Oil and Gas Properties Full Cost Ceiling Test If NYMEX commodity prices remain at current levels (approximately $52.00 per Bbl of oil and $3.00 per MMBtu of natural gas), we would expect an increase in the twelve-month average price used in estimating the present value of estimated future net cash flows of our proved reserves. Accordingly, we would not expect downward revisions to our estimated proved reserve quantities as a result of pricing that would cause us to recognize a ceiling test write-down in the fourth quarter of 2017. However, significant evaluations or impairments of unevaluated costs or other well performance related activities affecting proved reserve quantities could cause us to recognize such a write-down.
BOEM Financial Assurance Requirements BOEM requires all operators in federal waters to provide financial assurances to cover the cost of plugging and abandoning wells and decommissioning offshore facilities. Historically, we and many other operators have been able to obtain an exemption from most bonding obligations based on financial net worth.
On March 21, 2016, we received notice letters from BOEM stating that BOEM had determined that we no longer qualified for a supplemental bonding waiver under the financial criteria specified in BOEM’s guidance to lessees at such time. In late March 2016, we proposed a tailored plan to BOEM for financial assurances relating to our abandonment obligations, which provides for posting some incremental financial assurances in favor of BOEM. On May 13, 2016, we received notice letters from BOEM rescinding its demand for supplemental bonding with the understanding that we will continue to make progress with BOEM towards finalizing and implementing our long-term tailored plan.
In July 2016, BOEM issued ana NTL, with an effective date of September 12, 2016, that augments requirements for the posting of additional financial assurances by offshore lessees. The NTL discontinuesdetails procedures to determine a lessee’s ability to carry out its lease obligations (primarily the policydecommissioning of Supplemental Bonding WaiversOCS facilities) and allowswhether to require lessees to furnish additional financial assurances to meet BOEM’s estimate of the lessees decommissioning obligations. The NTL supersedes the agency’s prior practice of allowing operators of a certain net worth to waive the need for thesupplemental bonds and provides updated criteria for determining a lessee’s ability to self-insure up to 10%only a small portion of a company’s tangible net worth, where a company can demonstrate a certain level ofits OCS liabilities based upon the lessee’s financial capacity and financial strength. The NTL also provides new procedures for how BOEM determines a lessee’s decommissioning obligations. A global update of the GOM decommissioning estimates was made on August 29, 2016,allows lessees to meet their additional financial security requirements pursuant to an individually approved tailored plan, whereby an operator and BOEM requested that we resubmit our tailored planagree to reflectset a timeframe for the updated decommissioning estimates.


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additional financial assurances.

We received a Self-Insuranceself-insurance letter from BOEM dated September 30, 2016 stating that we arewere not eligible to self-insure any of our additional security obligations andobligations. We received a Proposalproposal letter from BOEM dated October 20, 2016 indicating that additional security may be required. The September 30, 2016 Self-Insuranceself-insurance determination letter was rescinded by BOEM on March 24, 2017.

In the first quarter of 2017, BOEM announced that it would extend the implementation timeline for the newJuly 2016 NTL by an additional six months. In SeptemberFurthermore, on April 28, 2017, President Trump issued an executive order directing the Secretary of the Interior to review the NTL to determine whether modifications are necessary to ensure operator compliance with lease terms while minimizing unnecessary regulatory burdens. On June 22, 2017, BOEM again postponed anyannounced that, pending its review of the NTL, the implementation timeline

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would be indefinitely extended, subject to certain exceptions. At this time, it is uncertain when the July 2016 NTL will be implemented as a revised NTL. Compliance with the NTL, or any other new rules, regulations, or legal initiatives by BOEM or other governmental authorities that impose more stringent requirements adversely affecting our offshore activities could delay or disrupt our operations, result in increased supplemental bonding and has indicated they may be issuing a modifiedcosts, limit our activities in certain areas, cause us to incur penalties or substitute NTLfines or to shut-in production at one or more of our facilities, or result in late 2017.the suspension or cancellation of leases.

Currently,As of March 31, 2018, we have posted an aggregate of approximately $118$115 million in surety bonds in favor of BOEM, third partythird-party bonds and letters of credit, all relating to our offshore abandonment obligations. In conjunction with the acquisition of the Ram Powell field on May 1, 2018 (see Part I, Item 1. Financial Statements – Note 16 – Subsequent Events), we have posted an additional $200 million in surety bonds. The bonds represent guarantees by the surety insurance companies that we will operate in accordance with applicable rules and regulations and perform certain plugging and abandonment obligations as specified by applicable working interest purchase and sale agreements. There is no assurance that our current tailored plan will be approved by BOEM, and BOEM may require further revisions to our plan. A revised tailored plan may require incremental financial assurance or bonding for non-sole liability properties, dependent on adjustments following ongoing discussions with BOEM and BSEE and any modifications to the proposed NTL. There is no assurance that our current tailored plan will be approved by BOEM, and BOEM may require further revisions to our plan.

Hurricanes Since a large portion of our production originates from a concentrated area of the GOM, we are particularly vulnerable to the effects of hurricanes on production. Additionally, affordable and practical insurance coverage for property damage to our facilities for hurricanes has been difficult to obtain for some time so we have eliminated our hurricane insurance coverage. Significant hurricane impacts could include reductions and/or deferrals of future oil and natural gas production and revenues, increased lease operating expenses for evacuations and repairs and possible increases to and/or acceleration of plugging and abandonment costs, all of which could also affect our ability to remain in compliance with the covenants under our Amended Credit Agreement.
Deep Water Operations We are currently operating two significant properties in the deep water of the GOM and engage in deep water drilling operations. Operations in the deep water involve high operational risks. Despite technological advances over the last several years, liabilities for environmental losses, personal injury and loss of life and significant regulatory fines in the event of an incident could be well in excess of insured amounts and result in significant losses on our statement of operations as well as going concern issues.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Overview
In connection with our restructuring efforts, we sold our Appalachia Properties on February 27, 2017 for net cash consideration of approximately $522.5 million. A portion of the consideration received from the sale of the Appalachia Properties was used to fund the Company’s cash payment obligations under the Plan. Upon emergence from bankruptcy on February 28, 2017, we eliminated approximately $1.1 billion in principal amount of debt. For additional details, see “Reorganization and Emergence from Voluntary Chapter 11 Proceedings” above. These significant transactions improved our financial position and liquidity.
As of November 1, 2017,May 7, 2018, we had approximately $242$295 million of cash on hand and $38$90.2 million of cash held in a restricted account to satisfy near-term plugging and abandonment liabilities, pursuant to the terms ofavailability under the Amended Credit Agreement, and $236$235.7 million in total debt outstanding, including $225 million of 2022 Second Lien Notes and $11$10.7 million outstanding under the Building Loan. Our available borrowings under
In January 2018, the Amended Credit Agreement are set at $150 million until the first borrowing base redetermination in November 2017. AsBoard authorized a 2018 capital expenditure budget of November 1, 2017, we had no outstanding borrowings and $12.6 million of outstanding letters of credit under the Amended Credit Agreement, resulting in $137.4 million of availability under the Amended Credit Agreement. The borrowing base redetermination will occur in early November 2017 and we expect the borrowing baseup to be set at approximately $100 million at such time.
As of September 30, 2017, we had a current income tax receivable of $27.7$212 million, which we expectexcludes acquisitions and capitalized SG&A and interest, and does not give effect to collect within the next 12 months.
We have establishedpotential Talos combination. The budget is spread across Stone's major areas of investment, with approximately 36% allocated to exploration, 27% to development, and the Board has approved a capital expenditures budget for 2017 of $181 million. The capital expenditures budget includes approximately $22 million for exploration opportunities, $69 million for development activities and $90 million for the37% to plugging and abandonment expenditures. The allocation of idle wellscapital across the various areas is subject to change based on several factors, including permitting times, rig availability, non-operator decisions, farm-in opportunities, and platforms. We currently expect to spend less than the approved 2017 budget.commodity pricing. Based on our current outlook of commodity prices and our estimated production for 2017,2018, we expect that cash flows from operating activities, cash on hand and availability under the Amended Credit Agreement will be adequate to meet the current 2017 operating and capital expenditure needs of the Company. We are currently evaluating various acquisition opportunities, which, if successful, would increase the capital requirements of the Company for 2017. We do not yet have a 2018 Board-approved capital expenditures budget, however, we expect that cash flows from operating activities, cash on hand and availability under the Amended Credit Agreement will be adequate to meet the expected 2018 operating and capital expenditure needs of the Company. Although we have no current plans to access the public or private equity or debt markets for purposes of capital for 2017 or 2018, we may consider such funding sources to provide additional capital if

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needed. As discussed under Strategic Review above, the Board, along with a financial advisor, continues to assess the Company’s strategic direction, including assessing its various strategic alternatives. There can be no assurance that this assessment will result in any transaction.
Currently,of March 31, 2018, we have posted an aggregate of approximately $118$115 million in surety bonds in favor of BOEM, third partythird-party bonds and letters of credit, all relating to our offshore abandonment obligations. In conjunction with the acquisition of the Ram Powell field on May 1, 2018 (see Part I, Item 1. Financial Statements – Note 16 – Subsequent Events), we have posted an additional $200 million in surety bonds. Although the surety companies have not historically required collateral from us to back our surety bonds, we have provided some cash collateral on an immaterial portion of our existing surety bonds and may be required to provide additional cash collateral on existing and/or new surety bonds required by BOEM to satisfy financial assurance requirements. This need to obtain additional surety bonds or some other form of financial assurance, could impact our liquidity. See Known Trends and Uncertainties. above.
Indebtedness
Successor Bank Credit Facility On the Effective Date, pursuant to the terms of the Plan, the Predecessor Company’s Pre-Emergence Credit Agreement was amended and restated asFebruary 28, 2017, we entered into the Amended Credit Agreement, and the obligations owed to the lenders under the Pre-Emergence Credit Agreement were converted to obligations under the Amended Credit Agreement. The Amended Credit Agreementwhich provides for a reserve-based revolving credit facility and matures on February 28, 2021.
The Company’s available borrowingsborrowing base under the Amended Credit Agreement are set at $150was redetermined to $100 million until the first borrowing base redetermination inon November 8, 2017. At November 1, 2017,May 7, 2018, the Company had no outstanding borrowings and $12.6$9.8 million of outstanding letters of credit, leaving $137.4$90.2 million of availability under the Amended Credit Agreement. The borrowing base redetermination will occur in early November 2017 and we expect the borrowing base to be set at approximately $100 million at such time. Interest on loans under the Amended Credit Agreement is calculated using the LIBOR or the base rate, at the election of the Company, plus, in each case, an applicable margin. The applicable margin is determined based on borrowing base utilization and ranges from 2.00% to 3.00% per annum for base rate loans and 3.00% to 4.00% per annum for LIBOR loans.

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The borrowing base under the Amended Credit Agreement is redetermined semi-annually, in May and November, by the lenders, in accordance with the lenders’ customary practices for oil and gas loans. In addition, we and the lenders each have discretion at any time, but not more than two additional times each in any calendar year, to have the borrowing base redetermined. In connection with the pending Talos combination, the May 1, 2018 redetermination has been moved to June 1, 2018. Subject to certain exceptions, the Amended Credit Agreement is required to be guaranteed by all of the material domestic direct and indirect subsidiaries of the Company. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Amended Credit Agreement is guaranteed by Stone Offshore. The Amended Credit Agreement is secured by substantially all of the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ assets.
The Amended Credit Agreement provides for customary optional and mandatory prepayments, affirmative and negative covenants and events of default, including limitationlimitations on the incurrence of debt, liens, restrictive agreements, mergers, asset sales, dividends, investments, affiliate transactions and restrictions on commodity hedging. During the continuance of an eventcertain events of default, the lenders may take a number of actions, including declaring the entire amount then outstanding under the Amended Credit Agreement due and payable.payable (in the event of certain insolvency-related events, the entire amount then outstanding under the Amended Credit Agreement will become automatically due and payable). The Amended Credit Agreement also requires maintenance of certain financial covenants, including (i) a consolidated funded debt to EBITDA ratio of not more than 2.75x for the test period ending March 31, 2017, 2.50x for the test period ending June 30, 2017, 3.00x for the test period ending September 30, 2017, 2.75x for the test period ending December 31, 2017, 2.50x for the test periods ending March 31, 2018, June 30, 2018, September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2018, respectively, 2.75x for the test period ending March 31, 2019, 3.00x for the test period ending June 30, 2019, 3.50x for the test periods ending September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2019, respectively, 3.00x for the test period ending March 31, 2020, 2.75x for the test periods ending June 30, 2020 and September 30, 2020, respectively, and 2.50x for the test periods ending December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2021, respectively, (ii) a consolidated interest coverage ratio of not less than 2.75 to 1.00, and (iii) a requirement to maintain minimum liquidity of at least 20% of the borrowing base. We were in compliance with all covenants under the Amended Credit Agreement as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018.
2022 Second Lien NotesOn March 20, 2018, in connection with the Effective Date, pursuantpending Talos combination, the Talos Issuers launched an offer to the terms of the Plan, the Successor Company issued $225.0 million of the Company’s 2022 Second Lien Notes. Interest on theexchange Stone’s outstanding 2022 Second Lien Notes will accrue at a rate of 7.50% per annum payable semi-annually in arrears on May 31 and November 30 of each year in cash, beginning November 30, 2017. At September 30, 2017, $9.8 million had been accrued in connection with the November 30, 2017 interest payment. The 2022 Second Lien Notes are secured on afor newly issued 11.0% second lien priority basis by the same collateral that secures the Amended Credit Agreement, including the Company’s oil and natural gas properties, and are guaranteed by the Guarantor. Thenotes due 2022 Second Lien Notes mature on May 31, 2022. Pursuant to the terms of the Intercreditor Agreement, the security interest in those assets that secure the 2022 Second Lien Notes and the related guarantee will be contractually subordinated to liens thereon that secure the Company’s Amended Credit Agreement and certain other permitted obligations as set forth in the 2022 Second Lien Notes Indenture. Consequently, the 2022 Second Lien Notes and the related guarantee will be effectively subordinated to the Amended Credit Agreement and such other permitted secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of such assets.Talos Issuers. See
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equal to the net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings; provided that at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2022 Second Lien Notes remains outstanding after each such redemption. On or after May 31, 2020, the Company may redeem all or part of the 2022 Second Lien Notes at redemption prices (expressed as percentages of the principal amount) equal to (i) 105.625%Talos above for the twelve-month period beginning on May 31, 2020; (ii) 105.625% for the twelve-month period beginning on May 31, 2021; and (iii) 100.000% for the twelve-month period beginning May 31, 2022 and at any time thereafter, plus accrued and unpaid interest at the redemption date. In addition, at any time prior to May 31, 2020, the Company may redeem all or a part of the 2022 Second Lien Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2022 Second Lien Notes to be redeemed plus a make-whole premium, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date.

The 2022 Second Lien Notes Indenture contains covenants that restrict the Company’s ability and the ability of certain of its subsidiaries to: (i) incur additional debt and issue preferred stock; (ii) make payments or distributions on account of the Company’s or its restricted subsidiaries’ capital stock; (iii) sell assets; (iv) restrict dividends or other payments of the Company’s restricted subsidiaries; (v) create liens that secure debt; (vi) enter into transactions with affiliates, and (vii) merge or consolidate with another company. These covenants are subject to a number of important exceptions and qualifications. At any time when the 2022 Second Lien Notes are rated investment grade by both Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., and no Default or Event of Default (each as defined in the 2022 Second Lien Notes Indenture) has occurred and is continuing, many of these covenants will terminate.information.
Cash Flow and Working Capital
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities totaled $70.4$32.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2018 (Successor) compared to $10.6 million during the period of March 1, 2017 through September 30,March 31, 2017 (Successor) and ($5.9) million during the period of January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor) compared to $32.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor). Operating cash flows were positively impacted during the period ofthree months ended March 1, 2017 through September 30, 201731, 2018 (Successor) as a result of a federal royalty refund andby decreases in lease operatingTP&G expenses restructuring fees and incentive compensation expenses. Increasesexpenses, the receipt of income and severance tax refunds and an increase in the prices weaverage realized price received for our oil production. Decreases in natural gas and NGL production during 2017 were offset byvolumes, and the cash settlements of our derivative contracts resulted in decreases in oil, natural gas and NGL production volumes.operating cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2018 (Successor). Included in operating cash flows for the period of January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor) is the payment to Tug Hill of approximately $11.5 million for a break-up fee and expense reimbursements upon termination of the Tug Hill PSA. See Note 7 – Divestiture for additional information on thepurchase and sale of the Appalachia Properties. Operating cash flows during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor) were impacted by approximately $15.3 million of rig subsidy and stacking charges and $27.5 million of charges related to offshore vessel and rig contract terminations.agreement. See Results of Operations below for additional information relative to commodity prices, production and operating expense variances.
Net cash provided byused in investing activities totaled $12.6$36.8 million during the period ofthree months ended March 1, 2017 through September 30, 201731, 2018 (Successor), which primarily represents $37.9 million of previously restricted funds for near-term plugging and abandonment liabilities and $17.8 million of net proceeds from the sale of the Appalachia Properties partially offset by $42.8 million of our investment in oil and gas properties. Net cash provided by investing activities totaled $421.0$5.2 million during the period of March 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017 (Successor) and $496.6 million during the period of January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor), which primarily represents $505.4 million of net proceeds from the sale of the Appalachia Properties, partially offset by $75.5 million of funds restricted for near-term plugging and abandonment liabilities and our investment in oil and gas properties of $8.8 million. Net cash used in investing activities totaled $200.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor), which primarily represents our investment in oil and gas properties.
Net cash used in financing activities totaled $0.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2018 (Successor), which primarily represents payments under our Building Loan. Net cash used in financing activities totaled $442.8 million during the period of January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor), which primarily represents $341.5 million in repayments of borrowings under the Pre-Emergence Credit Agreement and $100.0 million of payments to the holders of the 2017 Convertible Notes and 2022 Notes in connection with our restructuring. Net cash provided by financing activities totaled $339.6 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor), which primarily represents $477.0 million of borrowings under our Pre-Emergence Credit Agreement less $135.5 million in repayments of borrowings under our Pre-Emergence Credit Agreement.
We had working capital at September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 (Successor) of $195.9$223.8 million.
Capital Expenditures
During the period ofthree months ended March 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017 (Successor),31, 2018, net additions to oil and gas property costsproperties of $48.2$16.3 million included $4.4 million of capitalized SG&A expenses, $2.7 million of capitalized interest and $11.0 million related to revisions of estimates of asset retirement obligations. During the period of January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor), additions to oil and gas property costs of $16.2 million included $3.0$1.6 million of capitalized SG&A expenses and $2.5$1.4 million of capitalized interest. These investments were financed with cash on hand and cash flows from operating activities. These additions to oil and gas property costs exclude approximately $57$20.7 million of plugging and abandonment expenditures which are recorded as a reduction of asset retirement obligations.

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Contractual Obligations and Other Commitments
The following table summarizes our significantWe have various contractual obligations and other commitments other than derivative contracts, by maturity asin the normal course of September 30,operations. For further information, please see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Contractual Obligations and Other Commitments” in our 2017 (Successor) (in thousands):
 Payments Due By Period
 Total Remaining Period in 2017 
Years
2018 - 2019
 
Years
2020 - 2021
 
Years 2022 and
Beyond
Contractual Obligations and Commitments:         
7.50% Second Lien Notes due 2022$225,000
 $
 $
 $
 $225,000
4.20% Building Loan11,075
 104
 868
 944
 9,159
Interest and commitment fees (1)85,505
 4,515
 36,063
 35,391
 9,536
Asset retirement obligations including accretion618,877
 70,490
 81,322
 36,176
 430,889
Rig commitments (2)800
 800
 
 
 
Seismic data commitments16,255
 7,690
 8,565
 
 
Operating lease obligations256
 96
 160
 
 
Total Contractual Obligations and Commitments$957,768
 $83,695
 $126,978
 $72,511
 $674,584
(1)Includes interest payable on the 2022 Second Lien Notes and Building Loan. Assumes 0.375% fee on unused commitments under the Amended Credit Agreement.
(2)Represents minimum committed future expenditures for rig services.

Annual Report on Form 10-K. There have been no material changes to this disclosure during the three months ended March 31, 2018.

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Results of Operations
The following tables settable sets forth certain information with respect to our oil and gas operations for the periods presented. As a result of our application of fresh start accounting upon emergence from bankruptcy on February 28, 2017, our financial results may not be comparable to prior periods. The period of March 1, 2017 through September 30,March 31, 2017 (Successor Company) and the period of January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor Company) are distinct reporting periods under fresh start accounting.
 Successor  Predecessor
 Three Months Ended
September 30, 2017
  Three Months Ended
September 30, 2016
Production:    
Oil (MBbls)1,285
  1,563
Natural gas (MMcf)2,220
  8,096
NGLs (MBbls)114
  686
Oil, natural gas and NGLs (MBoe)1,769
  3,598
Revenue data (in thousands): (1)
    
Oil revenue$61,841
  $71,116
Natural gas revenue5,451
  15,601
NGL revenue2,473
  6,666
Total oil, natural gas and NGL revenue$69,765
  $93,383
Average prices: (2)
    
Oil (per Bbl)$48.13
  $45.50
Natural gas (per Mcf)2.46
  1.93
NGLs (per Bbl)21.69
  9.72
Oil, natural gas and NGLs (per Boe)39.44
  25.95
Expenses (per MBoe):    
Lease operating expenses$6.66
  $4.72
Transportation, processing and gathering expenses0.61
  2.96
SG&A expenses (3)8.98
  4.29
DD&A expense on oil and gas properties15.10
  16.08
(1)Includes the cash settlement of effective hedging contracts for the three months ended September 30, 2016. With respect to our 2017, 2018 and 2019 commodity derivative contracts, we have elected to not designate these contracts as cash flow hedges, and accordingly, cash settlements on our derivative contracts for periods subsequent to January 1, 2017 are reflected in derivative income (expense).
(2)Prices for the three months ended September 30, 2016 include the realized impact of derivative instrument settlements, which increased the price of oil by $3.40 per Bbl and increased the price of natural gas by $0.30 per Mcf.
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Successor  PredecessorSuccessor  Predecessor
Period from
March 1, 2017
through
September 30, 2017
  Period from
January 1, 2017
through
February 28, 2017
 Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2016
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2018
 Period from
March 1, 2017
through
March 31, 2017
  Period from
January 1, 2017
through
February 28, 2017
Production:            
Oil (MBbls)2,994
  908
 4,746
1,126
 410
  908
Natural gas (MMcf)5,593
  5,037
 20,042
2,015
 818
  5,037
NGLs (MBbls)293
  408
 1,294
108
 31
  408
Oil, natural gas and NGLs (MBoe)4,219
  2,156
 9,380
1,570
 577
  2,156
Revenue data (in thousands): (1)
            
Oil revenue$143,556
  $45,837
 $204,102
$73,261
 $20,027
  $45,837
Natural gas revenue14,201
  13,476
 43,327
4,900
 2,210
  13,476
NGLs revenue6,264
  8,706
 15,119
3,188
 777
  8,706
Total oil, natural gas and NGL revenue$164,021
  $68,019
 $262,548
$81,349
 $23,014
  $68,019
Average prices: (2)
            
Oil (per Bbl)$47.95
  $50.48
 $43.01
$65.06
 $48.85
  $50.48
Natural gas (per Mcf)2.54
  2.68
 2.16
$2.43
 $2.70
  $2.68
NGLs (per Bbl)21.38
  21.34
 11.68
$29.52
 $25.06
  $21.34
Oil, natural gas and NGLs (per Boe)38.88
  31.55
 27.99
$51.81
 $39.89
  $31.55
Expenses (per MBoe):      
Expenses (in thousands):      
Lease operating expenses$7.86
  $4.09
 $5.90
$14,380
 $4,740
  $8,820
Transportation, processing and gathering expenses0.72
  3.22
 1.99
$783
 $144
  $6,933
SG&A expenses (3)8.94
  4.47
 5.14
Salaries, general and administrative expenses (1)$12,556
 $3,322
  $9,629
DD&A expense on oil and gas properties17.65
  17.05
 17.42
$20,601
 $15,525
  $36,751
Expenses (per Boe):      
Lease operating expenses$9.16
 $8.21
  $4.09
Transportation, processing and gathering expenses$0.50
 $0.25
  $3.22
Salaries, general and administrative expenses (1)$8.00
 $5.76
  $4.47
DD&A expense on oil and gas properties$13.12
 $26.89
  $17.05
(1)Includes the cash settlement of effective hedging contracts for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. With respect to our 2017, 2018 and 2019 commodity derivative contracts, we have elected to not designate these contracts as cash flow hedges, and accordingly, cash settlements on our derivative contracts for periods subsequent to January 1, 2017 are reflected in derivative income (expense).
(2)Prices for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 include the realized impact of derivative instrument settlements, which increased the price of oil by $4.15 per Bbl and increased the price of natural gas by $0.48 per Mcf.
(3)Excludes incentive compensation expense.
(1) Excludes incentive compensation expense.

Net Income/Loss. During the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 (Successor), we reported net income of $1.3$18.3 million ($0.06 per share), and during the three months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor), we reported a net loss of $89.6 million ($16.010.91 per share). During the period of March 1, 2017 through September 30,March 31, 2017 (Successor), we reported a net loss of $264.8$259.6 million ($13.2412.98 per share), and during the period of January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor), we reported net income of $630.3 million ($110.99 per share). For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor), we reported a net loss of $474.2 million ($84.90 per share).
Write-down of oil and gas properties – We follow the full cost method of accounting for oil and gas properties. During the period of March 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017 (Successor), we recognized a ceiling test write-down of our U.S. oil and gas properties totaling $256.4 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2016 (Predecessor), the three months ended June 30, 2016 (Predecessor) and the three months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor), we recognized ceiling test write-downs of our U.S. oil and gas properties totaling $128.9 million, $118.6 million and $36.5 million, respectively. During the three months ended March 31, 2016 (Predecessor), we recognized a ceiling testThe write-down of our Canadian oil and gas properties, which were deemed fully impaired at the end of 2015, totaling $0.3 million. The write-downs did not impact our cash flows from operating activities but did reduce net income and stockholders’ equity.
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average pricing assumption used in calculating the ceiling test and the forward prices used in fresh start accounting to estimate the fair value of our oil and gas properties on the fresh start reporting date of February 28, 2017.
Sale of Appalachia Properties – During the period of January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor), we recognized a $213.5 million gain on the sale of the Appalachia Properties, representing the excess of the proceeds from the sale over the carrying

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amount attributed to the oil and gas properties sold, adjusted for transaction costs and other items. See Part I, Item 1. Financial Statements – Note 75 – Divestiture for additional details.
Reorganization items – During the period of January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor), we recognized a net gain of $437.7 million for reorganization items. The net gain was primarily due to the gain on the discharge of debt and fresh start adjustments upon emergence from bankruptcy.
Other expense – In connection with the termination of the Tug Hill PSA,purchase and sale agreement, we paid a break-up fee and expense reimbursements totaling $11.5 million, which is recognized as other expense during the period of January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor).
Other operational income – During the three months ended September 30, 2017 (Successor), we recognized $9.6 million of other operational income related to a multi-year federal royalty refund claim.
Production. During the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 (Successor) and September 30, 2016 (Predecessor), total production volumes were 1,769 MBoe and 3,598 MBoe, respectively. Oil production during the three months ended September 30, 2017 (Successor) and September 30, 2016 (Predecessor) totaled 1,285 MBbls and 1,563 MBbls, respectively. Natural gas production totaled 2.2 Bcf and 8.1 Bcf during the three months ended September 30, 2017 (Successor) and September 30, 2016 (Predecessor), respectively. NGL production during the three months ended September 30, 2017 (Successor) and September 30, 2016 (Predecessor) totaled 114 MBls and 686 MBbls, respectively.
During the period of March 1, 2017 through September 30,March 31, 2017 (Successor), and the period of January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor) and the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor), total production volumes were 4,2191,570 MBoe, 2,156577 MBoe and 9,3802,156 MBoe, respectively. Oil production during the three months ended March 31, 2018 (Successor), the period of March 1, 2017 through September 30,March 31, 2017 (Successor), and the period of January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor) and the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor) totaled 2,9941,126 MBbls, 410 MBbls and 908 MBls, and 4,746 MBbls, respectively. Natural gas production totaled 5.62.0 Bcf, 0.8 Bcf and 5.0 Bcf and 20.0 Bcf during the three months ended March 31, 2018 (Successor), the period of March 1, 2017 through September 30,March 31, 2017 (Successor), and the period of January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor) and the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor), respectively. NGL production during the three months ended March 31, 2018 (Successor), the period of March 1, 2017 through September 30,March 31, 2017 (Successor), and the period of January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor), totaled approximately108 MBls, 31 MBbls and the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor) totaled 293 MBbls, 408 MBbls, and 1,294 MBbls, respectively.
Production from our deep water Amethyst well was shut-in in April 2016 to allow for a technical evaluation. On November 30, 2016, we performed a routine shut-in of the well to record pressures and determined that pressure communication existed between the production tubing and production casing strings, resulting from a suspected tubing leak. In late April 2017, we completed temporary abandonment operations. The lease expired and was surrendered during the second quarter of 2017. We experienced production declines during the three months ended September 30, 2017 as a result of planned downtime at the Pompano platform for a rig demobilization and reinstallation of living quarters.
The Mary field in Appalachia was shut-in from September 2015 through late June 2016. On February 27, 2017, we completed the sale of the Appalachia Properties to EQT. For the period of January 1, 2017 through February 27, 2017, total production volumes attributable to the Appalachia Properties were 965 MBoe, comprised of 3.5 Bcf of natural gas, 57 MBbls of oil and 330 MBbls of NGLs.
Prices. Prices realized during the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 (Successor) averaged $48.13$65.06 per Bbl of oil, $2.46$2.43 per Mcf of natural gas and $21.69$29.52 per Bbl of NGLs. Prices realized during the three months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor) averaged $45.50 per Bbl of oil, $1.93 per Mcf of natural gas and $9.72 per Bbl of NGLs. The unit pricing amounts for the three months ended September 30, 2016 include the cash settlement of effective hedging contracts.
Prices realized during the period of March 1, 2017 through September 30,March 31, 2017 (Successor) averaged $47.95$48.85 per Bbl of oil, $2.54$2.70 per Mcf of natural gas and $21.38$25.06 per Bbl of NGLs. Prices realized during the period of January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor) averaged $50.48 per Bbl of oil, $2.68 per Mcf of natural gas and $21.34 per Bbl of NGLs. Prices realized during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor) averaged $43.01 per Bbl of oil, $2.16 per Mcf of natural gas and $11.68 per Bbl of NGLs. The unit pricing amounts for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 include the cash settlement of effective hedging contracts.
We enter into various derivative contracts in order to reduce our exposure to the possibility of declining oil and natural gas prices. During the three months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor), our effective hedging transactions increased our average realized natural gas price by $0.30 per Mcf and increased our average realized oil price by $3.40 per Bbl. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor), our effective hedging transactions increased our average realized natural gas price by $0.48 per Mcf and increased our average realized oil price by $4.15 per Bbl. With respect to our 2017, 2018 and 2019 derivative contracts, we elected to not designate these contracts as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes, and accordingly, settlements on our derivative contracts are now recognized in earnings through derivative income (expense). See Known Trends and Uncertainties.
Revenue. Oil, natural gas and NGL revenue was $69.8$81.3 million, $23.0 million and $93.4$68.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 (Successor) and September 30, 2016 (Predecessor), respectively. Oil, natural gas and NGL revenue was $164.0 million, $68.0 million and $262.5 million for the period of March 1, 2017 through September 30,March 31, 2017 (Successor), and the period of January 1, 2017 through

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February 28, 2017 (Predecessor) and the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor), respectively. The decrease in total revenue in 20172018 was primarily due to a decrease in oil, natural gas and NGL production volumes partially offset by an increase in average realized commodityoil and NGL prices. For the period of January 1, 2017 through February 27, 2017, total oil, natural gas and NGL revenues attributable to the Appalachia Properties were $18.6 million.
Derivative Income/Expense. For the three months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor), net derivative expense totaled $0.2 million, comprised of non-cash expense resulting from changes in the fair value of unsettled derivative instruments and an immaterial cash settlement. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor), net derivative expense totaled $0.7 million, comprised of $0.6 million of income from cash settlements and $1.3 million of non-cash expense resulting from changes in the fair value of unsettled derivative instruments.
With respect to our 2017, 2018 and 2019 commodity derivative contracts, we elected to not designate these contracts as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes. Accordingly, theThe net changes in the mark-to-market valuations and the monthly settlements on theseof our derivative contracts are recorded in earnings in derivative income (expense). See Known Trends and Uncertainties. Net derivative expense for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 (Successor) totaled $6.7$9.5 million, comprised of $1.2$3.4 million of incomeexpense from cash settlements and $7.9$6.1 million of non-cash expense resulting from changes in the fair value of derivative instruments. Net derivative income for the period of March 1, 2017 through September 30,March 31, 2017 (Successor) totaled $1.4$2.6 million, comprised of $2.6 million of income from cash settlements and $1.2$2.5 million of non-cash expenseincome resulting from changes in the fair value of derivative instruments.instruments, $0.2 million of income from cash settlements and $0.1 million of non-cash expense for the amortization of the cost of the puts. Net derivative expense for the period of January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor) totaled $1.8 million, comprised of $1.7 million of non-cash expense resulting from changes in the fair value of derivative instruments.instruments and $0.1 million of non-cash expense for the amortization of the puts.
Expenses. Lease operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 (Successor) and September 30, 2016 (Predecessor) totaled $11.8 million and $17.0 million, respectively. For, the period of March 1, 2017 through September 30,March 31, 2017 (Successor), and the period of January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor) and the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor), lease operating expenses totaled $33.2$14.4 million, $4.7 million and $8.8 million, and $55.3 million, respectively. On a unit of production basis, lease operating expenses were $6.66respectively, or $9.16 per Boe, $8.21 per Boe and $4.72 per Boe for the three months ended September 30, 2017 (Successor) and September 30, 2016 (Predecessor), respectively, and $7.86 per Boe, $4.09 per Boe, and $5.90 per Boe for the period of March 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017 (Successor), the period of January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor) and the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor), respectively. Operating efficiencies, the implementation of cost-savings measures and the sale of the Appalachia Properties resulted in decreases in leaseLease operating expenses in 2017. Additionally, during the three months ended September 30, 2017 (Successor), lease operating expenses were decreased by $4.5 million related to a multi-year federal royalty refund claim. Partially offsetting these decreases were expenses incurred during the three months ended September 30, 20172018 included charges for planned major maintenance projects. During the 2017 periods, production declines resulted in higher per unit lease operating expenses. For the period of January 1, 2017 through February 27, 2017, lease operating expenses attributable to the Appalachia Properties totaled $2.3 million. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the higher per unit lease operating expense was the result of the sale of the lower-cost Appalachia Properties combined with lower production volumes from our GOM properties.
Transportation, processing and gathering (“TP&G”) expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 (Successor) and September 30, 2016 (Predecessor) totaled $1.1 million and $10.6 million, respectively, or $0.61 per Boe and $2.96 per Boe, respectively. For, the period of March 1, 2017 through September 30,March 31, 2017 (Successor), and the period of January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor) and the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor), TP&G expenses totaled $3.0$0.8 million, $6.9$0.1 million and $18.7$6.9 million, respectively, or $0.72$0.50 per Boe, $3.22$0.25 per Boe and $1.99$3.22 per Boe, respectively. TP&G expenses

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for the Predecessor periodsperiod primarily related to the Appalachia Properties, which were sold on February 27, 2017. TP&G expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor) included an approximate $4 million recoupment of previously paid transportation costs allocable to the Federal government’s portion of certain of our deep water production. For the period of January 1, 2017 through February 27, 2017, TP&G expenses attributable to the Appalachia Properties totaled $6.8 million.
Production taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2018 (Successor), the period of March 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017 (Successor) and the period of January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor) totaled ($2.2) million, $0.1 million and $0.7 million, respectively. During the three months ended March 31, 2018, we received a $2.4 million refund related to previously paid severance taxes in West Virginia. Production taxes for the period of January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor) primarily related to the Appalachia Properties, which were sold on February 27, 2017.
DD&A expense on oil and gas properties for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 (Successor) and September 30, 2016 (Predecessor) totaled $26.7 million and $57.8 million, respectively. For, the period of March 1, 2017 through September 30,March 31, 2017 (Successor), and the period of January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor) and the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor), DD&A expense on oil and gas properties totaled $74.5$20.6 million, $15.5 million and $36.8 million, and $163.4 million, respectively. On a unit of production basis, DD&A expense was $15.10respectively, or $13.12 per Boe, $26.89 per Boe and $16.08 per Boe during the three months ended September 30, 2017 (Successor) and September 30, 2016 (Predecessor), respectively. For the period of March 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017 (Successor), the period of January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor) and the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor), DD&A expense on a unit of production basis was $17.65 per Boe, $17.05 per Boe, and $17.42 per Boe, respectively.
Other operational expenses The decrease in DD&A for the three months ended September 30, 2017 (Successor) and September 30, 2016 (Predecessor) totaled $0.7 million and $9.1 million, respectively. Included in other operational expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2017 (Successor) are $0.4 million of stacking charges for the platform rig at Pompano, while awaiting demobilization. Other operational expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor) included $7.5 million of charges relatedMarch 31, 2018 was primarily due to the terminationsceiling test write-down of an offshore vessel contractour oil and an Appalachian drilling rig contract and $1.7 million of rig subsidy and stacking charges related togas properties at March 31, 2017, which resulted from differences between the ENSCO 8503 deep water drilling rig,trailing twelve-month average pricing assumption used in calculating the Appalachian drilling rigceiling test and the platform rig at Pompano. Forforward prices used in fresh start accounting to estimate the periodfair value of March 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017 (Successor),our oil and gas properties on the periodfresh start reporting date of January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor) and the nine months

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ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor), other operational expenses totaled $3.3 million, $0.5 million and $49.3 million, respectively. Other operational expenses for the period of March 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017 (Successor) included $2.1 million of stacking charges for the Pompano platform rig. Included in other operational expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor) are the $7.5 million of charges for the offshore vessel and Appalachian drilling rig contract terminations, a $20 million charge related to the termination of our deep water drilling rig contract with Ensco in June 2016, $15.3 million of rig subsidy and stacking charges related to the ENSCO 8503 deep water drilling rig, the Appalachian drilling rig and the platform rig at Pompano, and a $6.0 million cumulative foreign currency translation loss on the substantial liquidation of our former foreign subsidiary, Stone Energy Canada ULC, which was reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income.2017.
SG&A expenses (exclusive of incentive compensation) for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 (Successor) and September 30, 2016 (Predecessor) were $15.9 million and $15.4 million, respectively. For, the period of March 1, 2017 through September 30,and March 31, 2017 (Successor), and the period of January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor) were $12.6 million, $3.3 million and $9.6 million, respectively, or $8.00 per Boe, $5.76 per Boe and $4.47 per Boe, respectively. The decrease in SG&A expenses that resulted from staff reductions made in 2017 was offset by costs associated with the ninepending Talos combination during the three months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor)March 31, 2018 (Successor). For the three months ended March 31, 2018 (Successor), SG&A expenses (exclusive of incentive compensation) were $37.7 million, $9.6 million and $48.2 million, respectively. Onincreased on a unit of production basis SG&A expenses were $8.98 per Boeas a result of lower production volumes for that period.
Interest expense totaled $3.5 million (net of $1.4 million of capitalized interest) and $4.29 per Boe$1.2 million (net of $0.4 million of capitalized interest) for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 (Successor) and September 30, 2016 (Predecessor), respectively. For the period of March 1, 2017 through September 30,March 31, 2017 (Successor), the period of January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor) and the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor), SG&A expenses on a unit of production basis were $8.94 per Boe, $4.47 per Boe and $5.14 per Boe, respectively. The decline in production volumes in 2017 resulted in an increase in SG&A expenses on a unit of production basis.
SG&A expenses for the period of March 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017 (Successor) included a $5.7 million charge incurred in connection with workforce reductions, consisting primarily of severance payments to affected employees and payment of related employer payroll taxes, and $3.0 million of severance costs related to the sale of the Appalachia Properties and the retirement of the prior chief executive officer of the Company. Included in SG&A expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2017 (Successor) is a $3.9 million success-based consulting fee paid in connection with a federal royalty recovery, as well as approximately $4 million of advisory fees related to the Board-requested strategic review of the Company. The charges for the workforce reductions, severance payments and consulting and advisory fees offset the overall reductions in SG&A expense that we realized in 2017 as a result of staff and other cost reductions in connection with our restructuring.
For the period of January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor), incentive compensation expense totaled $2.0 million and represented payments made to the Company’s executives pursuant to the KEIP. For the three months ended September 30, 2017 (Successor), incentive compensation expense totaled $4.6 million. This amount consisted of $4.1 million of expense related to the accrual of estimated incentive compensation bonuses pursuant to the 2017 Annual Incentive Plan, calculated based on the Company’s performance in certain 2017 fiscal year performance areas, and $0.5 million of expense related to the accrual of estimated retention awards. Incentive compensation expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor) totaled $2.2 million and $11.8 million, respectively, and related to the accrual of estimated incentive compensation bonuses, which were calculated based on the projected achievement of certain strategic objectives for the 2016 fiscal year pursuant to the Company’s 2005 Annual Incentive Compensation Plan.
For the three months ended September 30, 2017 (Successor) and September 30, 2016 (Predecessor), restructuring fees totaled $0.1 million and $5.8 million, respectively. For the period of March 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017 (Successor) and the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor), restructuring fees totaled $0.7 million and $16.2 million, respectively. These fees related to expenses supporting our restructuring effort, including legal and financial advisory costs for Stone, our bank group and the Predecessor Company’s noteholders.
Interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2017 (Successor) totaled $3.5 million, net of $1.2 million of capitalized interest, and 2018 periods included interest expense associated with the 2022 Second Lien Notes. Interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor) totaled $16.9 million, net of $6.9 million of capitalized interest, and included interest expense associated with borrowings under our Pre-Emergence Credit Agreement and the 2017 Convertible Notes and 2022 Notes. For the period of March 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017 (Successor), interest expense totaled $8.3 million, net of $2.7 million of capitalized interest, and included interest expense associated with the 2022 Second Lien Notes. Interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor) totaled $49.8 million, net of $21.2 million of capitalized interest, and included interest expense associated with borrowings under our Pre-Emergence Credit Agreement and the 2017 Convertible Notes and 2022 Notes. Upon emergence from bankruptcyissued on February 28, 2017, pursuant to the terms of the Plan, the 2017 Convertible Notes and 2022 Notes were cancelled and outstanding borrowings under the Pre-Emergence Credit Agreement were paid in full.2017.
For the period of March 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017 (Successor), we recorded an income tax benefit of $3.6 million. For the period of January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 (Predecessor) and the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (Predecessor) we recorded an income tax provision of $3.6 million and $6.8 million, respectively.million. As a result of the significant declines in commodity prices and the resulting ceiling test write-downs and net losses incurred, we determined in the third quarter of 2015 that it was more likely than not that a portion of our deferred tax assets will not be realized in the future. Accordingly, we established a valuation allowance against a portion of our deferred tax assets. We also established a valuation allowance against a portion of our deferred tax assets upon

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emergence from bankruptcy as part of fresh start accounting, and the subsequent change in the valuation allowance was recorded as an adjustment to the income tax provision. See Part I, Item 1. Financial Statements – Note 10 – Income Taxes.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
None.
RecentRecently Adopted Accounting DevelopmentsStandards
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue and to develop a common revenue standard and disclosure requirements. TheWe adopted this new standard may be applied retrospectively oron January 1, 2018 using athe modified retrospective approach, withapproach. The adoption of the cumulativestandard did not have a material effect on our financial position, results of initially applying ASU 2014-09 recognized at the dateoperations or cash flows, but did result in increased disclosures related to revenue recognition policies and disaggregation of initial application. revenues. See Part I, Item 1. Financial Statements – Note 13 – Revenue Recognition.
In August 2015,November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, deferring2016-18,Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230) – Restricted Cash, which requires that amounts generally described as restricted cash be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the effective datebeginning-of-period and end-of-period amounts shown on the statement of ASU 2014-09 by one year. As a result, the standard is effective for interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2017.cash flows. We expect to apply the modified retrospective approach upon adoption of this standard. Although we are still evaluating the effect thatadopted this new standard mayon January 1, 2018. Retrospective presentation was required. The adoption of the standard did not have a material effect on our financial statements and related disclosures, we do not anticipate that the implementationposition, results of this new standard will have a material effect.operations or cash flows.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)” to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The standard is effective for public entitiescompanies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, with earlier application permitted. Upon adoption the lessee will apply the new standard retrospectively to all periods presented or retrospectively using a cumulative effect adjustment in the year of adoption. We are currently evaluating the effect that this new standard may have on our financial statements and related disclosures.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, “Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718)” to simplify several aspects
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In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, “Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815)” to improve the financial reporting of hedging relationships to better reflect an entity’s hedging strategies. The standard expands an entity’s ability to apply hedge accounting for both non-financial and financial risk components and amends the presentation and disclosure requirements. Additionally, ASU 2017-12 eliminates the need to separately measure and report hedge ineffectiveness and generally requires the entire change in fair value of a hedging instrument to be recorded in the same income statement line as the earnings effect of the hedged item. The standard is effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The standard must be adopted by applying a modified retrospective approach to existing designated hedging relationships as of the adoption date, with a cumulative effect adjustment recorded to opening retained earnings as of the initial adoption date. We are currently evaluating the effect that this new standard may have on our financial statements and related disclosures.
Defined Terms
Oil, condensate and NGLs are stated in barrels (“Bbls”) or thousand barrels (“MBbls”). Natural gas is stated in billion cubic feet (“Bcf”), million cubic feet (“MMcf”) or thousand cubic feet (“Mcf”). A barrel of oil equivalent (Boe)(“Boe”) is determined by using the ratio of one Bbl of oil or NGLs to six Mcf of gas. MMBoe and MBoe represent one million and one thousand barrels of oil equivalent, respectively. MMBtu represents one million British Thermal Units. An active property is an oil and gas property with existing production. A primary term lease is an oil and gas property with no existing production, in which we have a specific time frame to establish production without losing the rights to explore the property. Liquidity is defined as the ability to obtain cash quickly either through the conversion of assets or incurrence of liabilities.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Commodity Price Risk
Our major market risk exposure continues to be the pricing applicable to our oil and natural gas production. Our revenues, profitability and future rate of growth depend substantially upon the market prices of oil and natural gas, which fluctuate widely. Oil and natural gas price declines and volatility could adversely affect our revenues, cash flows and profitability. Price volatility is expected to continue. For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, a 10% fluctuation in realized oil and natural gas prices, including the effects of hedging contracts, would have had an approximate $18.5$5.7 million impact on our revenues.cash flows from operating activities. In order to manage our exposure to oil and natural gas price declines, we enter into oil and natural gas price hedging arrangements to secure a price for a portion of our expected future production.
Our hedging policy currently provides that not more than 60% of our estimated production quantities can be hedged for any given month without the consent of the Board. Additionally, a minimum of 25% of each month’s production will not be committed to any hedge contract regardless of the price available. We believe that our outstanding hedging positions as of November 1, 2017May 7, 2018 have hedged approximately 54% of our estimated production from estimated proved producing reserves for the remainder of 2017, 50%46% of our estimated 2018 production from estimated proved producing reserves and 20%35% of our estimated 2019 production from estimated proved producing reserves. We continue to monitor the marketplace for additional hedges we deem acceptable. See Part I, Item 1. Financial Statements – Note 97 – Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, of this Form 10-Q for a detailed discussion of hedges in place to manage our exposure to oil and natural gas price declines.
Since the filing of our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K, there have been no material changes in reported market risk as it relates to commodity prices.
Interest Rate Risk
We had total debt outstanding of $236$235.8 million at September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, all of which bears interest at fixed rates. The $236$235.8 million of fixed-rate debt is comprised of $225 million of the 2022 Second Lien Notes and $11$10.8 million of the Building Loan.
Our bank credit facilityAmended Credit Agreement is subject to an adjustable interest rate. See Part I, Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Liquidity and Capital Resources of this Form 10-Q. WeAt May 7, 2018, we had no outstanding borrowings under our Amended Credit Agreement as of September 30, 2017.Agreement. If we borrow funds under our bank credit facility,Amended Credit Agreement, we may be subject to increased sensitivity to interest rate movements. We currently have no interest rate hedge positions in place to reduce our exposure to changes in interest rates.

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PRODECURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As required by Rule 13a-15(b) of the Exchange Act, we have evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure and is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Based upon the evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 at the reasonable assurance level.
Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
There has not been any change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are named as a party in certain lawsuits and regulatory proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. We do not expect that these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.
On November 11, 2013, two lawsuits were filed, and on November 12, 2013, a third lawsuit was filed, against Stone and other named co-defendants, by the Parish of Jefferson (“Jefferson Parish”), on behalf of Jefferson Parish and the State of Louisiana, in the 24th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, alleging violations of the State and Local Coastal Resources Management Act of 1978, as amended, and the applicable regulations, rules, orders and ordinances thereunder (collectively, “the CRMA”), relating to certain of the defendants’ alleged oil and gas operations in Jefferson Parish, and seeking to recover alleged unspecified damages to the Jefferson Parish Coastal Zone and remedies, including unspecified monetary damages and declaratory relief, restoration of the Jefferson Parish Coastal Zone and related costs and attorney’s fees. In March and April 2016, the Louisiana Attorney General and the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, respectively, intervened in the three lawsuits. On November 10, 2016, a decision dismissing a Jefferson Parish Coastal Zone Management (“CZM”) test case for failure to exhaust administrative remedies was reversed. Defendants in the test case are seeking appellate review. Shortly after Stone filed a suggestionIn connection with Stone’s filing of bankruptcy in December 2016, Jefferson Parish dismissed its claims against Stone in two of itsthe three CZM suits against StoneJefferson Parish Coastal Zone Management lawsuits without prejudice to refiling. Stone emerged from bankruptcy effective February 28, 2017,refiling; the claims of the Louisiana Attorney General and the bankruptcy casesLouisiana Department of Natural Resources were closed by order of the Bankruptcy Court on April 20, 2017.not similarly dismissed.
In addition, on November 8, 2013, a lawsuit was filed against Stone and other named co-defendants by the Parish of Plaquemines (“Plaquemines Parish”), on behalf of Plaquemines Parish and the State of Louisiana, in the 25th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Plaquemines, State of Louisiana, alleging violations of the CRMA, relating to certain of the defendants’ alleged oil and gas operations in Plaquemines Parish, and seeking to recover alleged unspecified damages to the Plaquemines Parish Coastal Zone and remedies, including unspecified monetary damages and declaratory relief, restoration of the Plaquemines Parish Coastal Zone, and related costs and attorney’s fees. On November 12, 2015, the Plaquemines Parish Council passed a resolution instructing its attorneys to dismiss all 21 CZM suits filed by the Plaquemines Parish. In March and April 2016, the Louisiana Attorney General and the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, respectively, intervened in the lawsuit, and the Plaquemines Parish Council rescinded their resolution to dismiss all CZM suits filed by the Parish. Shortly after Stone filed a suggestionlawsuit. In connection with Stone’s filing of bankruptcy in December 2016, Plaquemines Parish dismissed its CZM suitclaims against Stone without prejudice to refiling. Stone emerged from bankruptcy effective February 28, 2017,refiling; the claims of the Louisiana Attorney General and the bankruptcyLouisiana Department of Natural Resources were not similarly dismissed. The Plaquemines Parish lawsuit has been stayed pending the conclusion of trials in five other cases, were closed by orderalso filed in Plaquemines Parish and alleging violations of the Bankruptcy Court on April 20, 2017.CRMA, but not involving Stone.
On November 17, 2014, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (“PADEP”) issued a Notice of Violation (“NOV”) to Stone alleging releases of production fluid and an improper closure of a drill cuttings pit at Stone’s Loomis No. 1 well site in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. Prior to this, in September 2014, Stone had transferred ownership of the Loomis No. 1 well site to Southwestern Energy Company (“Southwestern”). PADEP approved the transfer on November 24, 2014, after issuing the NOV to Stone. Stone investigated the allegations found in the NOV and responded to PADEP on January 5, 2015. Reclamation of the site by Southwestern, with the participation of the PADEP and Stone, is now complete.was completed. The PADEP may impose a penalty in this matter, but the amount of such penalty cannot be reasonably estimated at this time.
On each of January 4, February 2, and February 8, 2018, separate lawsuits were filed against Stone, the individual directors of the Board and other named co-defendants by stockholders of Stone. Two of the lawsuits were filed in the U.S. District Court of Delaware and the third lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District Louisiana. The three lawsuits allege violations of Sections 14(a) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act and SEC Rule 14a-9 on the grounds that the Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on December 29, 2017 (which became effective on April 9, 2018) was materially incomplete because it omitted material information concerning the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Agreement. The three lawsuits also seek certification as class actions. These lawsuits are in the preliminary stages of defense and assessment. The defendants believe that the allegations asserted in the three lawsuits are without merit and intend to vigorously defend themselves against the claims raised.

Legal proceedings are subject to substantial uncertainties concerning the outcome of material factual and legal issues relating to the litigation. Accordingly, we cannot currently predict the manner and timing of the resolution of some of these matters and may be unable to estimate a range of possible losses or any minimum loss from such matters.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Except as set forth in Part II, Item 1A of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2017, thereThere have been no material changes with respect to Stone’s risk factors previously reported in Part I, Item 1A, of our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Shares of our common stock are sometimes withheld from certain employees and nonemployee directors to pay taxes associated with the granting of stock awards and the vestinglapsing of forfeiture restrictions of restricted stock. These withheld shares are not issued or considered common stock repurchases under any authorized share repurchase program. We had no shares withheld from employeesThe following table sets forth information regarding our repurchases or nonemployee directorsacquisitions of our common stock during the three months ended September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018. 
Period Total Number
of Shares
Purchased (1)
 Average Price
Paid per Share
 Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs
 Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet be
Purchased Under the
Plans or Programs
January 1 - January 31, 2018(Successor)411
 $35.77
 
  
February 1 - February 28, 2018(Successor)
 
 
  
March 1 - March 31, 2018(Successor)
 
 
  
Total 411
 35.77
   $

(1)Amount includes shares of our common stock withheld from employees upon the lapsing of forfeiture restrictions of restricted stock in order to satisfy the required tax withholding obligations.
 

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

Exhibit
Number
 Description
**2.1
3.1
 
3.2
 
*†10.1
 
*†10.2
 
*†10.3
*31.1
 
*31.2
 
*#32.1
 
*101.INS
 XBRL Instance Document
*101.SCH
 XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
*101.CAL
 XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
*101.DEF
 XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
*101.LAB
 XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
*101.PRE
 XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document



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* Filed or furnished herewith.
# Not considered to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.
** Identifies management contractsCertain schedules and compensatory plansexhibits have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. The Company agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of such schedules and exhibits, or arrangements.any section thereof, to the SEC upon request.


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SIGNATURES
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 thereunto duly authorized.
 
  STONE ENERGY CORPORATION
    
Date:November 1, 2017May 7, 2018By:/s/ Kenneth H. Beer
   Kenneth H. Beer
   Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
   (On behalf of the Registrant and as
   Principal Financial Officer)

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