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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

☒	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2019

☐	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: 333-225927

Riviera Resources, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

82-5121920

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

600 Travis Street, Suite 1700

Houston, Texas

(Address of principal executive offices)

77002

(Zip Code)

(281) 840-4000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading symbols(s)		Name of exchange on which registered
None		None		None

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 ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a 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.

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 ☒

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 ☒ No ☐

As of July 31, 2019, there were 60,629,343 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding.

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		Page
	Glossary of Terms	1

	Part I – Financial Information
Item 1.	Financial Statements
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	2
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations	3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity	4
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	5
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	6
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	32
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	53
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	54

	Part II – Other Information
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	56
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	56
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	56
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	57
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	57
Item 5.	Other Information	57
Item 6.	Exhibits	58

	Signatures	59

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

As commonly used in the oil and natural gas industry and as used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the following terms have the following meanings:

Bbl. One stock tank barrel or 42 United States gallons liquid volume.

Btu. One British thermal unit, which is the heat required to raise the temperature of a one-pound mass of water from 58.5 degrees to 59.5 degrees Fahrenheit.

MBbls. One thousand barrels of oil or other liquid hydrocarbons.

MBbls/d. MBbls per day.

Mcf. One thousand cubic feet.

Mcfe. One thousand cubic feet equivalent, determined using the ratio of six Mcf of natural gas to one Bbl of oil, condensate or natural gas liquids.

MMBbls. One million barrels of oil or other liquid hydrocarbons.

MMBtu. One million British thermal units.

MMcf. One million cubic feet.

MMcf/d. MMcf per day.

MMcfe. One million cubic feet equivalent, determined using the ratio of six Mcf of natural gas to one Bbl of oil, condensate or natural gas liquids.

MMcfe/d. MMcfe per day.

MMMBtu. One billion British thermal units.

NGL. Natural gas liquids, which are the hydrocarbon liquids contained within natural gas.

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.

Financial Statements

RIVIERA RESOURCES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

	June 30, 2019			December 31, 2018
	(in thousands, except share amounts)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	80,229		$	18,529
Accounts receivable – trade, net		82,218			114,489
Derivative instruments		18,447			10,758
Restricted cash		26,457			31,248
Other current assets		14,638			26,721
Assets held for sale		49,090			38,396
Total current assets		271,079			240,141
Noncurrent assets:
Oil and natural gas properties (successful efforts method)		692,815			756,552
Less accumulated depletion and amortization		(101,033	)		(93,507	)
		591,782			663,045

Other property and equipment		646,425			606,244
Less accumulated depreciation		(79,275	)		(62,368	)
		567,150			543,876

Derivative instruments		2,048			4,603
Deferred income taxes		126,646			129,091
Other noncurrent assets		7,389			12,078
		136,083			145,772
Total noncurrent assets		1,295,015			1,352,693
Total assets	$	1,566,094		$	1,592,834
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	122,188		$	159,228
Derivative instruments		5,471			4,719
Current portion of Mayzure notes payable		10,693			—
Other accrued liabilities		24,656			34,474
Liabilities held for sale		10,303			3,725
Total current liabilities		173,311			202,146
Noncurrent liabilities:
Derivative instruments		166			—
Mayzure notes payable, net		65,841			—
Credit facilities		33,500			24,500
Asset retirement obligations		91,480			103,814
Other noncurrent liabilities		9,630			—
Total noncurrent liabilities		200,617			128,314
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)
Equity:
Preferred Stock ($0.01 par value, 30,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued at June 30, 2019, or December 31, 2018)		—			—
Common Stock ($0.01 par value, 270,000,000 shares authorized; 63,621,542 shares and 69,197,284 shares issued at June 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, respectively)		636			692
Additional paid-in capital		1,180,528			1,256,730
Retained earnings		11,002			4,952
Total equity		1,192,166			1,262,374
Total liabilities and equity	$	1,566,094		$	1,592,834

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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RIVIERA RESOURCES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2019			2018			2019			2018
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Revenues and other:
Oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids sales	$	66,757		$	87,004		$	143,102		$	223,880
Gains (losses) on commodity derivatives		20,249			(7,525	)		7,008			(22,555	)
Marketing revenues		53,394			42,967			120,741			89,234
Other revenues		5,150			6,387			11,153			12,281
		145,550			128,833			282,004			302,840
Expenses:
Lease operating expenses		23,845			24,088			47,897			71,972
Transportation expenses		18,053			21,213			37,203			40,307
Marketing expenses		41,811			40,327			95,200			82,082
General and administrative expenses		13,489			92,395			32,480			137,174
Exploration costs		969			53			2,207			1,255
Depreciation, depletion and amortization		23,181			21,980			44,953			50,445
Impairment of assets held for sale		18,390			—			18,390			—
Taxes, other than income taxes		2,599			7,115			8,899			15,567
Losses (gains) on sale of assets and other, net		9,885			(101,934	)		(17,380	)		(208,230	)
		152,222			105,237			269,849			190,572
Other income and (expenses):
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized		(2,103	)		(584	)		(3,074	)		(988	)
Other, net		476			538			(113	)		368
		(1,627	)		(46	)		(3,187	)		(620	)
Reorganization items, net		(424	)		(1,259	)		(472	)		(3,210	)
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes		(8,723	)		22,291			8,496			108,438
Income tax (benefit) expense		(2,047	)		13,336			2,446			64,875
(Loss) income from continuing operations		(6,676	)		8,955			6,050			43,563
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			(1,758	)		—			34,573
Net (loss) income	$	(6,676	)	$	7,197		$	6,050		$	78,136
Income (loss) per share:
(Loss) income from continuing operations per share ‒ Basic	$	(0.10	)	$	0.11		$	0.09		$	0.58
(Loss) income from continuing operations per share ‒ Diluted	$	(0.10	)	$	0.11		$	0.09		$	0.58

Income (loss) from discontinued operations per share ‒ Basic	$	—		$	(0.02	)	$	—		$	0.45
Income (loss) from discontinued operations per share ‒ Diluted	$	—		$	(0.02	)	$	—		$	0.45

Net (loss) income per share ‒ Basic	$	(0.10	)	$	0.09		$	0.09		$	1.03
Net (loss) income per share ‒ Diluted	$	(0.10	)	$	0.09		$	0.09		$	1.03

Weighted average shares outstanding ‒ Basic		65,005			76,191			66,900			76,191
Weighted average shares outstanding ‒ Diluted		65,089			76,191			67,079			76,191

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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RIVIERA RESOURCES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

(Unaudited)

	Common Stock						Additional Paid in Capital			Accumulated Earnings			Total Equity
	Shares			Amount			Additional Paid in Capital			Accumulated Earnings			Total Equity
	(in thousands)

December 31, 2018		69,197		$	692		$	1,256,730		$	4,952		$	1,262,374
Net income					—			—			12,726			12,726
Repurchases of common stock		(2,488	)		(25	)		(34,412	)		—			(34,437	)
Issuance of common stock		82			1			1,485			—			1,486
March 31, 2019		66,791			668			1,223,803			17,678			1,242,149
Net loss					—			—			(6,676	)		(6,676	)
Repurchases of common stock		(3,170	)		(32	)		(43,275	)		—			(43,307	)
June 30, 2019		63,621		$	636		$	1,180,528		$	11,002		$	1,192,166

	Total Equity
	(in thousands)

December 31, 2017	$	2,339,046
Net income		70,939
Net transfers to Parent		(408,093	)
March 31, 2018		2,001,892
Net income		7,197
Net transfers to Parent		(73,918	)
June 30, 2018	$	1,935,171

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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RIVIERA RESOURCES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2019			2018
	(in thousands)
Cash flow from operating activities:
Net income	$	6,050		$	78,136
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Income from discontinued operations		—			(34,573	)
Depreciation, depletion and amortization		44,953			50,445
Impairment of assets held for sale		18,390			—
Deferred income taxes		2,446			65,010
Total (gains) losses on derivatives, net		(2,047	)		22,555
Cash settlements on derivatives		(2,169	)		(25,037	)
Share-based compensation expenses		7,885			66,374
Gains on sale of assets and other, net		(19,631	)		(209,635	)
Other		4,220			2,008
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Decrease in accounts receivable – trade, net		28,361			76,465
Decrease in other assets		10,901			33,654
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses		(32,120	)		(52,538	)
Decrease in other liabilities		(8,438	)		(15,815	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		58,801			57,049
Cash flow from investing activities:
Development of oil and natural gas properties		(56,078	)		(45,938	)
Purchases of other property and equipment		(48,597	)		(87,377	)
Proceeds from sale of properties and equipment and other		95,291			369,489
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities		(9,384	)		236,174
Cash flow from financing activities:
Net transfers to Parent		—			(456,925	)
Repurchases of shares		(77,744	)		—
Proceeds from borrowings		115,225			—
Repayments of debt		(26,949	)		—
Debt issuance costs paid		(3,040	)		—
Distributions to unitholders		—			(12,174	)
Other		—			(294	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		7,492			(469,393	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		56,909			(176,170	)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:
Beginning		49,777			520,922
Ending	$	106,686		$	344,752

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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RIVIERA RESOURCES, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

Unless otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires, references herein to the “Company” refer (i) prior to the Spin-off (as defined below) to Linn Energy, Inc. (the “Parent”) and its consolidated subsidiaries, and (ii) after the Spin-off, to Riviera Resources, Inc. (“Riviera”) and its consolidated subsidiaries. Unless otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires, references herein to “LINN Energy” refer to Linn Energy, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.

In April 2018, the Parent announced its intention to separate Riviera from LINN Energy.

To effect the separation, the Parent and certain of its then direct and indirect subsidiaries undertook an internal reorganization (including the conversion of Riviera Resources, LLC from a limited liability company to a corporation named Riviera Resources, Inc.), following which Riviera holds, directly or through its subsidiaries, substantially all of the assets of LINN Energy, other than LINN Energy’s 50% equity interest in Roan Resources LLC (“Roan”). A subsidiary of the Company held the equity interest in Roan until the Parent’s internal reorganization on July 25, 2018 (the “Reorganization Date”). Following the internal reorganization, the Parent distributed all of the outstanding shares of Riviera common stock to the Parent’s shareholders on a pro rata basis (the “Spin-off”). The Spin-off was completed on August 7, 2018.

Following the Spin-off, Riviera is an independent oil and natural gas company with a strategic focus on efficiently operating its mature low-decline assets, developing its growth-oriented assets, and returning capital to shareholders. Riviera is quoted for trading on the OTCQX Market under the ticker “RVRA,” and the Parent did not retain any ownership interest in the Company.

Prior to the Spin-off, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared on a stand-alone basis and derived from LINN Energy’s consolidated financial statements and accounting records for the periods presented as the Company was historically managed as a subsidiary of LINN Energy.

Nature of Business

The Company’s upstream reporting segment properties are located in six operating regions in the United States (“U.S.”): the Hugoton Basin, East Texas, the Mid-Continent, Michigan/Illinois, North Louisiana and the Uinta Basin. In addition, the Company’s upstream reporting segment contributed a term overriding royalty interest in helium produced from certain oil and natural gas properties in the Hugoton Basin (the “VPP Interests”) to Mayzure, LLC (“Mayzure”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The Blue Mountain reporting segment consists of a cryogenic natural gas processing facility, a network of gathering pipelines and compressors and produced water services in the Merge/SCOOP/STACK play, each of which is owned by Blue Mountain Midstream LLC (“Blue Mountain Midstream”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. During 2018, the Company divested all of its properties located in the previous Permian Basin operating region. See Note 3 for additional information. The Company divested of all of its assets in Michigan in July of 2019 and has entered into an agreement to divest of all of its assets in Illinois, which is anticipated to close in August of 2019. See Note 3 for additional information. As a result of these divestitures, the Company will no longer have a Michigan/Illinois operating region.

Historically, a subsidiary of the Company also owned a 50% equity interest in Roan. The Company’s equity earnings (losses), consisting of its share of Roan’s earnings or losses, are included in the condensed consolidated financial statements through the Reorganization Date. However, on the Reorganization Date, the equity interest in Roan was distributed to the Parent and is no longer affiliated with Riviera. As such, the Company has classified the investment and equity earnings (losses) in Roan as discontinued operations on its condensed consolidated financial statements. See Note 3 for additional information.

Principles of Consolidation and Reporting

The information reported herein reflects all normal recurring adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for the fair presentation of the results for the interim periods. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in

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RIVIERA RESOURCES, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued

(Unaudited)

annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted under Securities and Exchange Commission rules and regulations; as such, this report should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2018. The results reported in these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should not necessarily be taken as indicative of results that may be expected for the entire year.

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. Prior to the Spin-off, the condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared on a carve-out basis and reflect significant assumptions and allocations. The condensed consolidated financial statements for previous periods include certain reclassifications that were made to conform to current presentation. Such reclassifications have no impact on previously reported net income (loss), stockholders’ equity, or cash flows.

Investments in noncontrolled entities over which the Company exercises significant influence are accounted for under the equity method.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management of the Company to make estimates and assumptions about future events. These estimates and the underlying assumptions affect the amount of assets and liabilities reported, disclosures about contingent assets and liabilities, and reported amounts of revenues and expenses. The estimates that are particularly significant to the financial statements include estimates of the Company’s reserves of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids (“NGL”), future cash flows from oil and natural gas properties, depreciation, depletion and amortization, asset retirement obligations, certain revenues and operating expenses, and fair values of commodity derivatives.

As fair value is a market-based measurement, it is determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use. These estimates and assumptions are based on management’s best estimates and judgment. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment, which management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Such estimates and assumptions are adjusted when facts and circumstances dictate. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ from these estimates. Any changes in estimates resulting from continuing changes in the economic environment will be reflected in the financial statements in future periods.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standard

In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) that is intended to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet. The Company adopted this ASU effective January 1, 2019, using the modified retrospective effective date method and applied practical expedients which, among other things, allowed the Company to carryforward its historical lease classification, for the nonrecognition of short-term leases and for the combination of lease and non-lease components, by asset class. The adoption of this ASU resulted in an increase in both assets and liabilities of approximately $1 million as of January 1, 2019, related to the Company’s leasing activities with no material impact to the statement of operations.

The Company’s leases primarily include buildings, office equipment, and field equipment. The Company elected to combine lease and non-lease components for leases of office equipment and field equipment.

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RIVIERA RESOURCES, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued

(Unaudited)

Note 2 – Revenues

Disaggregation of Revenue

The following tables present the Company’s disaggregated revenues by source and geographic area:

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
	Natural Gas		Oil		NGL		Oil, Natural Gas and NGL Sales		Marketing Revenues		Other Revenues		Total
	(in thousands)

Hugoton Basin ⁽¹⁾	$	15,037	$	417	$	7,312	$	22,766	$	9,460	$	5,104	$	37,330
East Texas		9,363		945		405		10,713		808		2		11,523
Mid-Continent		4,033		7,153		1,884		13,070		—		13		13,083
Michigan/Illinois		6,052		746		24		6,822		—		30		6,852
Uinta Basin		3,102		—		—		3,102		—		—		3,102
North Louisiana		9,017		961		306		10,284		482		1		10,767
Blue Mountain		—		—		—		—		42,644		—		42,644
Total	$	46,604	$	10,222	$	9,931	$	66,757	$	53,394	$	5,150	$	125,301

⁽¹⁾	On May 31, 2019, the Company completed the sale of its interest in non-operated properties located in the Hugoton Basin.

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
	Natural Gas		Oil		NGL			Oil, Natural Gas and NGL Sales		Marketing Revenues		Other Revenues		Total
	(in thousands)

Hugoton Basin	$	17,401	$	238	$	16,875		$	34,514	$	22,421	$	6,303	$	63,238
East Texas		12,661		1,091		1,013			14,765		467		3		15,235
Mid-Continent		7,622		4,880		3,307			15,809		—		25		15,834
Michigan/Illinois		7,536		799		12			8,347		—		37		8,384
Uinta Basin		2,146		1,885		1,201			5,232		—		1		5,233
North Louisiana		6,040		1,480		503			8,023		13		2		8,038
Permian Basin		256		546		(488	)		314		—		16		330
Blue Mountain		—		—		—			—		20,066		—		20,066
Total	$	53,662	$	10,919	$	22,423		$	87,004	$	42,967	$	6,387	$	136,358

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RIVIERA RESOURCES, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued

(Unaudited)

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
	Natural Gas		Oil		NGL		Oil, Natural Gas and NGL Sales		Marketing Revenues		Other Revenues		Total
	(in thousands)

Hugoton Basin ⁽¹⁾	$	37,936	$	793	$	17,282	$	56,011	$	33,152	$	11,072	$	100,235
East Texas		20,849		1,797		1,008		23,654		1,897		4		25,555
Mid-Continent		8,769		10,120		4,322		23,211		—		24		23,235
Michigan/Illinois		13,141		1,396		34		14,571		—		50		14,621
Uinta Basin		9,543		86		5		9,634		—		—		9,634
North Louisiana		13,503		1,758		760		16,021		720		3		16,744
Blue Mountain		—		—		—		—		84,972		—		84,972
Total	$	103,741	$	15,950	$	23,411	$	143,102	$	120,741	$	11,153	$	274,996

⁽¹⁾	On May 31, 2019, the Company completed the sale of its interest in non-operated properties located in the Hugoton Basin.

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
	Natural Gas		Oil		NGL		Oil, Natural Gas and NGL Sales		Marketing Revenues		Other Revenues			Total
	(in thousands)

Hugoton Basin	$	39,764	$	2,970	$	36,389	$	79,123	$	46,501	$	12,134		$	137,758
East Texas		27,437		2,431		2,319		32,187		503		8			32,698
Mid-Continent		15,555		16,747		6,361		38,663		—		39			38,702
Michigan/Illinois		14,008		1,509		23		15,540		—		66			15,606
Uinta Basin		5,526		9,255		2,559		17,340		—		(1	)		17,339
North Louisiana		12,418		3,049		67		15,534		272		3			15,809
Permian Basin		2,282		20,654		2,557		25,493		—		32			25,525
Blue Mountain		—		—		—		—		41,958		—			41,958
Total	$	116,990	$	56,615	$	50,275	$	223,880	$	89,234	$	12,281		$	325,395

Contract Balances

Under the Company’s product sales contracts, its customers are invoiced once the Company’s performance obligations have been satisfied, at which point payment is unconditional. Accordingly, the Company’s product sales contracts do not give rise to material contract assets or contract liabilities.

The Company had trade accounts receivable related to revenue from contracts with customers of approximately $69 million and $107 million as of June 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, respectively.

Performance Obligations

The majority of the Company’s sales are short-term in nature with a contract term of one year or less. For those contracts, the Company utilized the practical expedient in ASC 606-10-50-14 that exempts the Company from disclosure of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations if the performance obligation is part of a contract that has an original expected duration of one year or less.

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For the Company’s product sales that have a contract term greater than one year, the Company utilized the practical expedient in ASC 606-10-50-14(A), which states the Company is not required to disclose the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations if the variable consideration is allocated entirely to a wholly unsatisfied performance obligation. Under these sales contracts, each unit of product generally represents a separate performance obligation; therefore future volumes are wholly unsatisfied and disclosure of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations is not required.

Note 3 – Divestitures and Discontinued Operations

Divestitures – Through the Second Quarter of 2019

On May 31, 2019, the Company completed the sale of its interest in non-operated properties located in the Hugoton Basin in Kansas. Cash proceeds received from the sale of these properties were approximately $31 million and the Company recognized a net loss of approximately $9 million.

On January 17, 2019, the Company completed the sale of its interest in properties located in the Arkoma Basin in Oklahoma (the “Arkoma Assets Sale”). Cash proceeds received from the sale of these properties were approximately $64 million (including a deposit of approximately $5 million received in 2018), and the Company recognized a net gain of approximately $28 million.

The divestitures discussed above are not presented as discontinued operations because they do not represent a strategic shift that will have a major effect on the Company’s operations and financial results. The gains and losses on these divestitures are included in “losses (gains) on sale of assets and other, net” on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and were included in the Upstream reporting segment.

The assets and liabilities associated with the Arkoma Assets Sale were classified as “held for sale” on the condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2018.

Divestitures – Subsequent Event

On May 23, 2019, the Company announced the sale of its interest in properties located in Michigan (the “Michigan Assets Sale”). The sale was completed on July 3, 2019. Cash proceeds expected from the sale of these properties are approximately $39 million. During the three months ended June 30, 2019, the Company recorded a noncash impairment charge to reduce the carrying value of these assets to fair value of approximately $18 million.

On June 13, 2019, the Company signed an agreement to sell its interest in properties located in Illinois (the “Illinois Assets Sale”) for approximately $4 million. The sale is expected to close in August 2019.

The assets and liabilities associated with the Michigan Assets Sale and the Illinois Assets Sale were classified as “held for sale” on the condensed consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2019.

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The following table presents carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities of the Company’s properties classified as held for sale on the condensed consolidated balance sheet:

	June 30, 2019			December 31, 2018
	(in thousands)
Assets:
Oil and natural gas properties	$	58,320		$	38,083
Other property and equipment		1,606			152
Equity method investment		7,073			—
Other		481			161
Less impairment ⁽¹⁾		(18,390	)		—
Total assets held for sale	$	49,090		$	38,396
Liabilities:
Asset retirement obligations	$	9,395		$	2,700
Other		908			1,025
Total liabilities held for sale	$	10,303		$	3,725

⁽¹⁾	Noncash impairment charge recorded to the Michigan assets.

Other assets primarily include inventories and other liabilities primarily include accounts payable.

Divestitures – 2018

On April 10, 2018, the Company completed the sale of its conventional properties located in New Mexico. Cash proceeds received from the sale of these properties were approximately $15 million and the Company recognized a net gain of approximately $11 million.

On April 4, 2018, the Company completed the sale of its interest in properties located in the Altamont Bluebell Field in Utah (the “Altamont Bluebell Assets Sale”). Cash proceeds received from the sale of these properties were approximately $132 million, net of costs to sell of approximately $2 million, and the Company recognized a net gain of approximately $83 million.

On March 29, 2018, the Company completed the sale of its interest in conventional properties located in west Texas. Cash proceeds received from the sale of these properties were approximately $107 million, net of costs to sell of approximately $2 million, and the Company recognized a net gain of approximately $55 million.

On February 28, 2018, the Company completed the sale of its Oklahoma waterflood and Texas Panhandle properties. Cash proceeds received from the sale of these properties were approximately $112 million (including a deposit of approximately $12 million received in 2017), net of costs to sell of approximately $1 million, and the Company recognized a net gain of approximately $46 million.

The divestitures discussed above are not presented as discontinued operations because they do not represent a strategic shift that will have a major effect on the Company’s operations and financial results. The gains on these divestitures are included in “losses (gains) on sale of assets and other, net” on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and were included in the upstream reporting segment.

Discontinued Operations

As discussed in Note 1, historically, a subsidiary of the Company owned the equity interest in Roan. However, on the Reorganization Date, the equity interest in Roan was distributed to the Parent and is no longer affiliated with Riviera. On

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August 31, 2017, the Parent, through certain of its then subsidiaries, completed the transaction in which the Company and Citizen Energy II, LLC (“Citizen”) each contributed certain upstream assets located in Oklahoma to a newly formed company, Roan (such contribution, the “Roan Contribution”), which was focused on the accelerated development of the Merge/SCOOP/STACK play. In exchange for their respective contributions, a subsidiary of the Company and Citizen each received a 50% equity interest in Roan.

The Company used the equity method of accounting for its investment in Roan. The Company’s equity earnings (losses) consisted of its share of Roan’s earnings or losses and the amortization of the difference between the Company’s investment in Roan and Roan’s underlying net assets attributable to certain assets and were classified as discontinued operations on the condensed consolidated statement of operations.

The following are summarized statement of operations information for Roan.

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2018			Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
	(in thousands)

Revenues and other	$	44,789		$	145,873
Expenses		72,754			130,663
Other income and (expenses)		(1,087	)		(2,886	)
Net (loss) income	$	(29,052	)	$	12,324

For the three months ended June 30, 2018, the Company recorded equity losses from its historical 50% interest in Roan of approximately $2 million (inclusive of an income tax benefit of approximately $8 million). For the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company recorded equity earnings of approximately $34 million (inclusive of an income tax benefit of approximately $19 million). The equity earnings are included in “income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes” on the condensed consolidated statement of operations.

Note 4 – Equity

Share Repurchase Program

On August 16, 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $100 million of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company repurchased an aggregate of 5,643,131 shares of common stock at an average price of $13.78 per share for a total cost of approximately $78 million. Included in this number are private purchases of 278,587 shares of common stock purchased at a discount to market, at an average price of $13.55 for a total cost of approximately $4 million. See Note 16 for additional information. At June 30, 2019, approximately $4 million was available for share repurchases under the program. On July 18, 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors increased the share repurchase authorization to $150 million. Consequently, as of July 18, 2019, approximately $54 million was available for share repurchases under the program.

Subsequent to July 18, 2019, the Company repurchased an aggregate of 2,122,478 shares of common stock. Consequently, as of August 7, 2019, approximately $32 million was available for share repurchases under the program.

In accordance with the regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) regarding issuer tender offers, the Company’s share repurchase program was suspended concurrent with the June 13, 2019, announcement of the intent to commence a tender offer as discussed below. The program may be resumed on or after July 31, 2019.

Any share repurchases are subject to restrictions in the Riviera Credit Facility (as defined below).

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Tender Offer

On June 13, 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors announced the intention to commence a tender offer to purchase $40 million of the Company’s common stock. In June 2019, upon the terms and subject to the conditions described in the Offer to Purchase dated June 18, 2019, the Company offered to repurchase an aggregate of 2,666,666 shares of common stock at a price of $15.00 per share for a total cost of approximately $40 million (excluding expenses of the tender offer). On July 19, 2019, the Company announced that it accepted 2,666,666 shares of common stock for repurchase under the terms of the Offer to Purchase.

Dividends

The Company is not currently paying a cash dividend; however, the Company’s Board of Directors periodically reviews the Company’s liquidity position to evaluate whether or not to pay a cash dividend. Any future payment of cash dividends would be subject to the restrictions in the Riviera Credit Facility.

Note 5 – Oil and Natural Gas Properties

Oil and Natural Gas Capitalized Costs

Aggregate capitalized costs related to oil, natural gas and NGL production activities with applicable accumulated depletion and amortization are presented below:

	June 30, 2019			December 31, 2018
	(in thousands)

Proved properties	$	646,836		$	709,053
Unproved properties		45,979			47,499
		692,815			756,552
Less accumulated depletion and amortization		(101,033	)		(93,507	)
	$	591,782		$	663,045

Note 6 – Debt

The following summarizes the Company’s outstanding debt:

	June 30, 2019			December 31, 2018
	(in thousands)

Riviera Credit Facility ⁽¹⁾	$	—		$	20,000
Blue Mountain Credit Facility ⁽²⁾		33,500			4,500
Mayzure Notes ⁽³⁾		79,276			—
Net unamortized deferred financing fees		(2,742	)		—
Total debt, net		110,034			24,500
Less current portion of Mayzure Notes		(10,693	)		—
Total noncurrent debt, net	$	99,341		$	24,500

⁽¹⁾	Variable interest rate of 5.0% at December 31, 2018.

⁽²⁾	Variable interest rate of 4.4% and 4.5% at June 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, respectively.

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⁽³⁾	The Mayzure Notes are secured by Mayzure’s VPP interests, but neither the Company, nor any of its subsidiaries other than Mayzure, have guaranteed the Mayzure Notes.

Fair Value

The Company’s debt is recorded at the carrying amount on the consolidated balance sheets. The carrying amounts of the credit facilities and term loans approximate fair value because the interest rates are variable and reflective of market rates. The fair value of the Company’s Mayzure Notes (as defined below) (which was estimated using a Level 2 fair value measurement) was approximately $82 million at June 30, 2019.

Riviera Credit Facility

Riviera’s credit agreement provides for a senior secured reserve-based revolving loan facility (the “Riviera Credit Facility”) with $245 million in borrowing commitments at June 30, 2019. In connection with the April 2019 semi-annual redetermination and the closing of the Hugoton non-operated properties in May 2019, the maximum borrowing commitment was reduced from $385 million to $245 million. In March 2019, the Company entered into an amendment to the Riviera Credit Facility to, among other things, allow for the issuance of the Mayzure Notes (as described below). The amendment did not result in a change to the current borrowing commitment.

As of June 30, 2019, there were no borrowings outstanding under the Riviera Credit Facility and there was approximately $211 million of available borrowing capacity (which includes a $34 million reduction for outstanding letters of credit). The maturity date is August 4, 2020.

Redetermination of the borrowing base under the Riviera Credit Facility, based primarily on reserve reports using lender commodity price expectations at such time, occurs semi-annually, in April and October. In July 2019, in connection with the closing of the Michigan Assets Sale, the maximum borrowing commitment was reduced from $245 million to $230 million. As of July 31, 2019, there were no borrowings outstanding under the Riviera Credit Facility, and there was approximately $197 million of available borrowing capacity (which includes a $33 million reduction for outstanding letters of credit).

At the Company’s election, interest on borrowings under the Riviera Credit Facility is determined by reference to either the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus an applicable margin ranging from 2.50% to 3.50% per annum or the alternate base rate (“ABR”) plus an applicable margin rang1ing from 1.50% to 2.50% per annum, depending on utilization of the borrowing base. Interest is generally payable in arrears quarterly for loans bearing interest based at the ABR and at the end of the applicable interest period for loans bearing interest at the LIBOR, or if such interest period is longer than three months, at the end of the three month intervals during such interest period. The Company is required to pay a commitment fee to the lenders under the Riviera Credit Facility, which accrues at a rate per annum of 0.50% on the average daily unused amount of the available revolving loan commitments of the lenders.

The obligations under the Riviera Credit Facility are secured by mortgages covering approximately 85% of the total value of the proved reserves of the oil and natural gas properties of the Company and certain of its subsidiaries, along with liens on substantially all personal property of the Company and certain of its subsidiaries excluding Mayzure and Blue Mountain Midstream, and are guaranteed by the Company and certain of its subsidiaries, subject to customary exceptions. Under the Riviera Credit Facility, the Company is required to maintain (i) a maximum total net debt to last twelve months EBITDA ratio of 4.0 to 1.0, and (ii) a minimum adjusted current ratio of 1.0 to 1.0.

The Riviera Credit Facility also contains affirmative and negative covenants, including compliance with laws (including environmental laws, ERISA and anti-corruption laws), maintenance of required insurance, delivery of quarterly and annual financial statements, oil and gas engineering reports and budgets, maintenance and operation of property (including oil and gas properties), restrictions on the incurrence of liens and indebtedness, mergers, consolidations and sales of assets, paying dividends or other distributions in respect of, or repurchasing or redeeming, the Company’s capital stock, making certain investments and transactions with affiliates.

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The Riviera Credit Facility contains events of default and remedies customary for credit facilities of this nature. Failure to comply with the financial and other covenants in the Riviera Credit Facility would allow the lenders, subject to customary cure rights, to require immediate payment of all amounts outstanding under the Riviera Credit Facility.

Blue Mountain Credit Facility

On August 10, 2018, Blue Mountain Midstream entered into a credit agreement with Royal Bank of Canada, as administrative agent, and the lenders and agents party thereto, providing for a new senior secured revolving loan facility (the “Blue Mountain Credit Facility” and together with the Riviera Credit Facility, the “Credit Facilities”), providing for an initial borrowing commitment of $200 million.

Before Blue Mountain Midstream completed certain operational milestones (such completion of the operational milestones, the “Covenant Changeover Date”), a condition to any borrowing was that Blue Mountain Midstream’s consolidated total indebtedness to capitalization ratio (the “Debt/Cap Ratio”) be not greater than 0.35 to 1.00 upon giving effect to such borrowing. As such, prior to the Covenant Changeover Date, the available borrowing capacity under the Blue Mountain Credit Facility was less than the aggregate amount of the lenders’ commitments at such time. The Covenant Changeover Date occurred February 8, 2019, which increased the current borrowing availability to $200 million. Blue Mountain Midstream no longer has to comply with the Debt/Cap Ratio as a condition to drawing and may borrow up to the total amount of the lenders’ aggregate commitments. The Blue Mountain Credit Facility also provides for the ability to increase the aggregate commitments of the lenders to up to $400 million, subject to obtaining commitments for any such increase, which may result in an increase in Blue Mountain Midstream’s available borrowing capacity. As of June 30, 2019, total borrowings outstanding under the Blue Mountain Credit Facility were approximately $34 million and there was approximately $155 million of available borrowing capacity (which includes a $12 million reduction for outstanding letters of credit). The Blue Mountain Credit Facility matures on August 10, 2023. As of July 31, 2019, total borrowings outstanding under the Blue Mountain Credit Facility were approximately $42 million and there was approximately $145 million of available capacity (which includes a $13 million reduction for outstanding letters of credit).

At Blue Mountain Midstream’s election, interest on borrowings under the Blue Mountain Credit Facility is determined by reference to either the LIBOR plus an applicable margin ranging from 2.00% to 3.00% per annum or the ABR plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.00% to 2.00% per annum, both depending on Blue Mountain Midstream’s consolidated total leverage ratio. Interest is generally payable in arrears on the last day of March, June, September and December for loans bearing interest based at the ABR and at the end of the applicable interest period for loans bearing interest at the LIBOR, or if such interest period is longer than three months, at the end of three month intervals during such interest period.

Blue Mountain Midstream is required under the Blue Mountain Credit Facility to pay a commitment fee to the lenders, which accrues at a rate per annum of 0.375% or 0.50% (depending on Blue Mountain Midstream’s consolidated total leverage ratio) on the average daily unused amount of the available revolving loan commitments of the lenders.

The Blue Mountain Credit Facility is secured by a first priority lien on substantially all the assets of Blue Mountain Midstream. Under the Blue Mountain Credit Facility, Blue Mountain Midstream is required to maintain (i) for certain periods, a ratio of consolidated total debt (subject to certain carve-outs) to the sum of (a) total debt (subject to certain carve-outs) and (b) consolidated owners’ equity interest in Blue Mountain Midstream and its potential future subsidiaries of no greater than 0.35 to 1.00, and (ii) subject to satisfaction of certain conditions and for certain periods (a) a ratio of consolidated EBITDA to consolidated interest expense no less than 2.50 to 1.00, (b) a ratio of consolidated net debt to consolidated EBITDA (the “consolidated total leverage ratio”) no greater than 4.50 to 1.00 or 5.00 to 1.00, as applicable, and (c) in case certain other kinds of indebtedness are outstanding, a ratio of consolidated net debt secured by a lien on property of Blue Mountain Midstream to consolidated EBITDA no greater than 3.00 to 1.00.

The Blue Mountain Credit Facility also contains affirmative and negative covenants customary for credit facilities of this nature, including compliance with laws (including environmental laws, ERISA and anti-corruption laws), maintenance of required insurance, delivery of quarterly and annual financial statements, budgets, maintenance and operation of property,

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restrictions on the incurrence of liens and indebtedness, mergers, consolidations and sales of assets and transactions with affiliates.

The Blue Mountain Credit Facility contains events of default and remedies customary for credit facilities of this nature. If Blue Mountain Midstream does not comply with the covenants in the Blue Mountain Credit Facility, the lenders may, subject to customary cure rights, require immediate payment of all amounts outstanding under the Blue Mountain Credit Facility.

Mayzure Notes

In March 2019, Riviera contributed the VPP Interests to Mayzure. On March 20, 2019, Mayzure issued 5.16% senior secured notes in the amount of approximately $82 million, due September 20, 2028 (the “Mayzure Notes”), which are secured by the VPP interests. Neither Riviera Resources, Inc., nor any of its subsidiaries other than Mayzure, have guaranteed the Mayzure Notes. In consideration for the distribution of the VPP Interests, Mayzure contributed the net proceeds from the issuance of the Mayzure Notes to Riviera. Financing fees and expenses of approximately $3 million incurred in connection with the Mayzure Notes will be amortized over the life of the Mayzure Notes. Such amortized expenses are recorded in “interest expense, net of amounts capitalized” on the condensed consolidated statement of operations. Principal and interest under the Mayzure Notes are payable on a monthly basis commencing April 20, 2019, as a volumetric production payment from the VPP Interests. As of June 30, 2019, the Company made repayments of approximately $3 million.

Note 7 – Derivatives

Commodity Derivatives

The Company hedges a portion of its forecasted production to reduce exposure to fluctuations in oil and natural gas prices and provide long-term cash flow predictability to manage its business. The Company also hedges its exposure to natural gas differentials in certain operating areas. In addition, the Company hedges purchase costs and margins of its Blue Mountain Midstream business.

The Company enters into commodity hedging transactions primarily in the form of fixed price swap contracts that are designed to provide a fixed price, collars, basis swaps, margin spreads and, from time to time, put options that are designed to provide a fixed price floor with the opportunity for upside. The Company enters into these transactions with respect to a portion of its projected production to provide an economic hedge of the risk related to the future commodity prices received or paid. The Company does not enter into derivative contracts for trading purposes. The Company did not designate any of its contracts as cash flow hedges; therefore, the changes in fair value of these instruments are recorded in current earnings. See Note 8 for fair value disclosures about commodity derivatives.

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The following table presents derivative positions for the periods indicated as of June 30, 2019:

	2019			2020
Natural gas positions:
Fixed price swaps (NYMEX Henry Hub):
Hedged volume (MMMBtu)		28,704			10,980
Average price ($/MMBtu)	$	2.88		$	2.82
Collars (NYMEX Henry Hub):
Hedged volume (MMMBtu)		3,680			—
Average floor price ($/MMBtu)	$	2.75		$	—
Average ceiling price ($/MMBtu)	$	3.00		$	—
Oil positions:
Fixed price swaps (NYMEX WTI):
Hedged volume (MBbls)		202			183
Average price ($/Bbl)	$	64.52		$	64.63
Natural gas basis differential positions:⁽¹⁾
PEPL basis swaps:
Hedged volume (MMMBtu)		12,880			7,320
Hedge differential	$	(0.64	)	$	(0.45	)
MichCon basis swaps: ⁽²⁾
Hedged volume (MMMBtu)		3,680			3,660
Hedge differential ($/MMBtu)	$	(0.19	)	$	(0.19	)
NWPL basis swaps:
Hedged volume (MMMBtu)		1,840			—
Hedge differential ($/MMBtu)	$	(0.61	)	$	—
Enable basis swaps:
Hedged volume (MMMBtu)		765			—
Hedge differential ($/MMBtu)	$	(0.23	)	$	—
Southern Star basis swaps:
Hedged volume (MMMBtu)		765			—
Hedge differential ($/MMBtu)	$	(0.57	)	$	—
NGL Positions:
Fixed price swap (Mont Belvieu ethane):
Hedged volume (gallons in thousands)		23,184			—
Average price ($/gallon)	$	0.34		$	—
Fixed price swap (Mont Belvieu propane):
Hedged volume (gallons in thousands)		7,728			—
Average price ($/gallon)	$	0.68		$	—
Margin spread (Mont Belvieu propane and Conway propane):
Hedged volume (gallons in thousands)		11,592			—
Average price ($/gallon)	$	(0.07	)	$	—
Margin spread (Mont Belvieu natural gas and Conway natural gas):
Hedged volume (gallons in thousands)		11,592			—
Average price ($/gallon)	$	(0.09	)	$	—

⁽¹⁾	Settled or to be settled, as applicable, on the indicated pricing index to hedge basis differential to the NYMEX Henry Hub natural gas price.

⁽²⁾	In July 2019, in connection with the closing of the Michigan Assets Sale, the Company canceled its MichCon basis swaps for 2019 and 2020.

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During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company entered into commodity derivative contracts consisting of natural gas fixed price swaps and NGL fixed price swaps for 2019 and natural gas basis swaps for 2020. During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company entered into commodity derivative contracts consisting of natural gas basis swaps for March 2018 through December 2019, natural gas fixed price swaps for January 2019 through December 2019 and oil fixed price swaps for January 2019 through December 2019. In addition, in April 2018, in connection with the closing of the Altamont Bluebell Assets Sale, the Company canceled its oil collars for 2018 and 2019, and paid net cash settlements of approximately $20 million for the cancellations.

The natural gas derivatives are settled based on the closing price of NYMEX Henry Hub natural gas on the last trading day for the delivery month, which occurs on the third business day preceding the delivery month, or the relevant index prices of natural gas published in Inside FERC’s Gas Market Report on the first business day of the delivery month. The oil derivatives are settled based on the average closing price of NYMEX WTI crude oil for each day of the delivery month. The NGL derivatives are settled based on the average effective price of natural gas liquids for each day of the delivery month, published in the issue of Oil Price Information Service.

Balance Sheet Presentation

The Company’s commodity derivatives are presented on a net basis in “derivative instruments” on the consolidated balance sheets. See Note 8 for fair value disclosures about commodity derivatives. The following table summarizes the fair value of derivatives outstanding on a gross basis:

	June 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
	(in thousands)
Assets:
Commodity derivatives	$	24,767	$	21,851
Liabilities:
Commodity derivatives	$	9,909	$	11,209

By using derivative instruments to economically hedge exposures to changes in commodity prices, the Company exposes itself to credit risk and market risk. Credit risk is the failure of the counterparty to perform under the terms of the derivative contract. When the fair value of a derivative contract is positive, the counterparty owes the Company, which creates credit risk. The Company’s counterparties are participants in the Credit Facilities. The Credit Facilities are secured by certain of the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ oil, natural gas and NGL reserves and personal property; therefore, the Company is not required to post any collateral. The Company does not receive collateral from its counterparties.

The maximum amount of loss due to credit risk that the Company would incur if its counterparties failed completely to perform according to the terms of the contracts, based on the gross fair value of financial instruments, was approximately $25 million at June 30, 2019. The Company minimizes the credit risk in derivative instruments by: (i) limiting its exposure to any single counterparty; (ii) entering into derivative instruments only with counterparties that meet the Company’s minimum credit quality standard, or have a guarantee from an affiliate that meets the Company’s minimum credit quality standard; and (iii) monitoring the creditworthiness of the Company’s counterparties on an ongoing basis. In accordance with the Company’s standard practice, its commodity derivatives are subject to counterparty netting under agreements governing such derivatives and therefore the risk of loss due to counterparty nonperformance is somewhat mitigated.

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Gains and Losses on Derivatives

A summary of gains and losses on derivatives included on the condensed consolidated statements of operations is presented below:

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2019			2018			2019			2018
	(in thousands)

Gains (losses) on commodity derivatives	$	20,249		$	(7,525	)	$	7,008		$	(22,555	)
Marketing expenses		(2,781	)		—			(4,961	)		—
Gains (losses) on commodity derivatives	$	17,468		$	(7,525	)	$	2,047		$	(22,555	)

The Company received net cash settlements of approximately $3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, and paid net cash settlements of approximately $2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The Company paid net cash settlements of approximately $21 million and $25 million for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively.

Note 8 – Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis

The Company accounts for its commodity derivatives at fair value (see Note 7 for additional information) on a recurring basis. The Company determines the fair value of its commodity derivatives utilizing pricing models that use a variety of techniques, including market quotes and pricing analysis. Inputs to the pricing models include publicly available prices and forward price curves generated from a compilation of data gathered from third parties. Company management validates the data provided by third parties by understanding the pricing models used, obtaining market values from other pricing sources, analyzing pricing data in certain situations and confirming that those instruments trade in active markets. Assumed credit risk adjustments, based on published credit ratings and public bond yield spreads, are applied to the Company’s commodity derivatives.

Fair Value Hierarchy

In accordance with applicable accounting standards, the Company has categorized its financial instruments into a three-level fair value hierarchy based on the priority of inputs to the valuation technique. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3).

The following presents the fair value hierarchy for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

	June 30, 2019
	Level 2		Netting ⁽¹⁾			Total
			(in thousands)
Assets:
Commodity derivatives	$	24,767	$	(4,272	)	$	20,495
Liabilities:
Commodity derivatives	$	9,909	$	(4,272	)	$	5,637

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	December 31, 2018
	Level 2		Netting ⁽¹⁾			Total
	(in thousands)
Assets:
Commodity derivatives	$	21,851	$	(6,490	)	$	15,361
Liabilities:
Commodity derivatives	$	11,209	$	(6,490	)	$	4,719

⁽¹⁾	Represents counterparty netting under agreements governing such derivatives.

Note 9 – Asset Retirement Obligations

The Company has the obligation to plug and abandon oil and natural gas wells and related equipment at the end of production operations. Estimated asset retirement costs are recognized as liabilities with an increase to the carrying amounts of the related long-lived assets when the obligation is incurred. The liabilities are included in “other accrued liabilities” and “asset retirement obligations” on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Accretion expense is included in “depreciation, depletion and amortization” on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The fair value of additions to the asset retirement obligations is estimated using valuation techniques that convert future cash flows to a single discounted amount. Significant inputs to the valuation include estimates of: (i) plug and abandon costs per well based on existing regulatory requirements; (ii) remaining life per well; (iii) future inflation factors; and (iv) a credit-adjusted risk-free interest rate. These inputs require significant judgments and estimates by the Company’s management at the time of the valuation and are the most sensitive and subject to change.

In addition, there is insufficient information to reasonably determine the timing and/or method of settlement for purposes of estimating the fair value of the asset retirement obligation of Blue Mountain Midstream’s assets. In such cases, asset retirement obligation cost is considered indeterminate because there is no data or information that can be derived from past practice, industry practice, management’s experience, or the asset’s estimated economic life. Indeterminate asset retirement obligation costs associated with Blue Mountain Midstream will be recognized in the period in which sufficient information exists to reasonably estimate potential settlement dates and methods.

The following table presents a reconciliation of the Company’s asset retirement obligations (in thousands):

Asset retirement obligations at December 31, 2018	$	105,259
Liabilities added from drilling		195
Liabilities associated with assets divested		(14,921	)
Current year accretion expense		3,079
Settlements		(805	)
Asset retirement obligations at June 30, 2019	$	92,807

Note 10 – Commitments and Contingencies

On May 11, 2016, Linn Energy, LLC, certain of its direct and indirect subsidiaries, and LinnCo, LLC (collectively, the “LINN Debtors”) and Berry Petroleum Company, LLC (“Berry” and collectively with the LINN Debtors, the “Debtors”) filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas (the “Bankruptcy Court”). The Debtors’ Chapter 11 cases were administered jointly under the caption In re Linn Energy, LLC, et al., Case No. 16‑60040. On January 27, 2017, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order approving and confirming the plan (the “Plan”) of reorganization of the Debtors (the “Confirmation Order”). Consummation of the Plan was subject to certain conditions set forth in the Plan. On February 28, 2017, all of the conditions were satisfied or waived and the Plan became effective and was implemented in accordance with its terms. On September 27, 2018, the Bankruptcy Court closed the LINN Debtors’ Chapter 11 cases, but retained jurisdiction as provided in the Confirmation Order, including

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to potentially reopen the Chapter 11 cases if certain matters currently on appeal in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (the “Fifth Circuit”) are overturned, including the Default Interest Appeal (as defined below).

The commencement of the Chapter 11 proceedings automatically stayed certain actions against the Company, including actions to collect prepetition liabilities or to exercise control over the property of the Company’s bankruptcy estates. However, the Company is, and will continue to be until the final resolution of all claims, subject to certain contested matters and adversary proceedings stemming from the Chapter 11 proceedings, which are not affected by the closure of the LINN Debtors’ Chapter 11 cases.

On March 17, 2017, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo”), the administrative agent under Linn Energy, Inc.’s credit facility, filed a motion in the Bankruptcy Court seeking payment of post-petition default interest of approximately $31 million. The Company has vigorously disputed that Wells Fargo is entitled to any default interest based on the plain language of the Plan and Confirmation Order. On November 13, 2017, the Bankruptcy Court ruled that the secured lenders are not entitled to payment of post-petition default interest. That ruling was appealed by Wells Fargo and on March 29, 2018, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas (the “District Court”) affirmed the Bankruptcy Court’s ruling. On April 30, 2018, the Bankruptcy Court approved the substitution of UMB Bank, National Association (“UMB Bank”) as successor to Wells Fargo as administrative agent under Linn Energy, Inc.’s credit facility. UMB Bank then immediately filed a notice of appeal to the Fifth Circuit from the decision by the District Court to affirm the decision of the Bankruptcy Court (the “Default Interest Appeal”). The Fifth Circuit heard oral arguments on February 6, 2019, and, on June 12, 2019, affirmed the rulings of the Bankruptcy Court and District Court that UMB Bank, as the successor to Wells Fargo, was not entitled to post-petition default interest. On July 12, 2019, UMB Bank filed a petition for rehearing and rehearing en banc with the Fifth Circuit, but these petitions were denied by the Fifth Circuit on August 5, 2019. The Company has no indication of whether UMB Bank will file an additional appeal with the Supreme Court of the United States.

The Company is not currently a party to any litigation or pending claims that it believes would have a material adverse effect on its overall business, financial position, results of operations or liquidity; however, cash flow could be significantly impacted in the reporting periods in which such matters are resolved.

Except for in connection with its Chapter 11 proceedings, the Company made no significant payments to settle any legal, environmental or tax proceedings during the six months ended June 30, 2019, or June 30, 2018. The Company regularly analyzes current information and accrues for probable liabilities on the disposition of certain matters as necessary. Liabilities for loss contingencies arising from claims, assessments, litigation or other sources are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated.

Note 11 – Operating Leases

Lessee

The Company leases office space and other property and equipment under lease agreements expiring on various dates through 2022. During the three months and six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company recorded lease expenses of approximately $1 million and $2 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2019, the right of use lease liability was approximately $3 million using a discount rate of approximately 5.0% based on the incremental borrowing rate under the Riviera Credit Facility (as defined in Note 6) and a weighted average remaining term of approximately one year.

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As of June 30, 2019, future minimum lease payments were as follows (in thousands):

2019	$	2,647
2020		2,145
2021		252
2022		4
2023		—
Thereafter		—
	$	5,048

Lessor

The Company leases a building located in Oklahoma to Roan and to a third party under lease agreements expiring on 2023 and 2024, with the option to extend the lease. In June 2019, the third party lease agreement was extended to 2024. We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. None of our leases allow the lessee to purchase the leased asset.

Lease income for both the three months and six months ended June 30, 2019, totaled approximately $1 million not including amounts of variable lease payments that is excluded from the table below as the amounts cannot be reasonably estimated for future periods.

As of June 30, 2019, future minimum lease revenues were as follows (in thousands):

2019	$	1,006
2020		2,058
2021		2,058
2022		2,058
2023		525
Thereafter		127
	$	7,832

Note 12 – Share-Based Compensation

Riviera Omnibus Incentive Plan

In August 2018, the Company implemented the Riviera Resources, Inc. 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Riviera Omnibus Incentive Plan”) pursuant to which employees, consultants and non-employee directors of the Company and its affiliates are eligible to receive stock options, restricted stock, dividend equivalents, performance awards, other stock-based awards and other cash-based awards.

Pursuant to the Spin-off, on August 7, 2018, certain employees of the Company received 520,837 restricted stock units of the Company (“Riviera Legacy RSUs”). Such Riviera Legacy RSUs were originally granted as LINN RSUs pursuant to the Linn Energy, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Plan, and in connection with the Spin-off, the holders of such LINN RSUs were issued one Riviera RSU in respect of each such outstanding LINN RSU.

As of June 30, 2019, 2,577,268 shares were issuable under the Riviera Omnibus Incentive Plan pursuant to outstanding Riviera RSUs, including (i) 227,910 Riviera Legacy RSUs, (ii) 487,992 restricted stock units of the Company granted to certain employees of the Company (the “Restricted Shares” and together with Riviera Legacy RSUs, the “Riviera RSUs”), (iii) 1,861,366 restricted stock units of the Company granted as performance units to certain employees of the Company (the “Riviera Performance Shares”) that, in the case of the Performance Shares, vest, if at all, based on the achievement of certain performance conditions specified in the award agreements.

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The Committee (as defined in the Riviera Omnibus Incentive Plan) has broad authority under the Riviera Omnibus Incentive Plan to, among other things: (i) select participants; (ii) determine the types of awards that participants receive and the number of shares that are subject to such awards; and (iii) establish the terms and conditions of awards, including the price (if any) to be paid for the shares or the award. As of June 30, 2019, up to 1,296,637 shares of common stock were available for issuance under the Riviera Omnibus Incentive Plan within the share reserve established under the Riviera Omnibus Incentive Plan, 20,067 of which the Committee has designated for issuance as Restricted Shares and 76,542 of which the Committee has designated for issuance as Performance Shares. If any stock option or other stock-based award granted under the Riviera Omnibus Incentive Plan expires, terminates or is canceled for any reason without having been exercised in full, the number of shares of common stock underlying any unexercised award shall again be available for the purpose of awards under the Riviera Omnibus Incentive Plan. If any shares of restricted stock, performance awards or other stock-based awards denominated in shares of common stock awarded under the Riviera Omnibus Incentive Plan are forfeited for any reason, the number of forfeited shares shall again be available for purposes of awards under the Riviera Omnibus Incentive Plan. Any award under the Riviera Omnibus Incentive Plan settled in cash shall not be counted against the maximum share limitation.

As is customary in incentive plans of this nature, each share limit and the number and kind of shares available under the Riviera Omnibus Incentive Plan and any outstanding awards, as well as the exercise or purchase prices of awards, and performance targets under certain types of performance-based awards, are subject to adjustment in the event of certain reorganizations, mergers, combinations, recapitalizations, stock splits, stock dividends or other similar events that change the number or kind of shares outstanding, and extraordinary dividends or distributions of property to the Company’s shareholders.

Blue Mountain Midstream Omnibus Incentive Plan

Blue Mountain Midstream is governed by its Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Operating Agreement (as amended, the “BMM LLC Agreement”), which provides for two classes of membership units: Class A Units, of which 100% are held by Linn Holdco II (a wholly owned subsidiary of Riviera) and Class B Units. Pursuant to the BMM LLC Agreement, Blue Mountain Midstream has the authority to issue an unlimited number of Class A Units and up to 58,750 Class B Units. As of June 30, 2019, Blue Mountain Midstream has issued 701,350 Class A Units and no Class B Units.

In July 2018, Blue Mountain Midstream adopted the Blue Mountain Midstream LLC 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan (as amended, the “BMM Incentive Plan”) pursuant to which employees and consultants of Blue Mountain Midstream and its affiliates are eligible to receive unit options, restricted units, dividend equivalents, performance awards, other unit-based awards and other cash-based awards. The Committee (as defined in the BMM Incentive Plan) has broad authority under the BMM Incentive Plan to, among other things: (i) select participants; (ii) determine the types of awards that participants receive and the number of units that are subject to such awards; and (iii) establish the terms and conditions of awards, including the price (if any) to be paid for the units or the award. The aggregate number of units available for issuance under the BMM Incentive Plan matches the maximum number of Class B Units issuable by Blue Mountain Midstream.

As of June 30, 2019, under the BMM Incentive Plan, Blue Mountain Midstream had granted awards that could result in the issuance of 56,717 Class B Units or an equivalent value in cash, at the Board’s discretion. The issued awards include 11,339 restricted security units (“BMM RSUs”) and 22,689 performance stock units (“BMM PSUs”) (45,378 at 200% of target). The BMM RSUs can be paid, at the Board’s discretion, in cash or an equivalent number of Class B Units. Payment for the BMM PSUs only occurs upon the achievement by Blue Mountain Midstream of a certain equity value (subject to certain adjustments) specified in the award agreements. If such equity value is achieved, the recipient of the BMM PSU will receive a number of Class B Units (or an equivalent value in cash, at the Board’s discretion) equal to 50% to 200% of the target number of BMM PSUs held by such individual, as specified in the award agreements.

If any unit option or other unit-based award granted under the BMM Incentive Plan expires, terminates or is canceled for any reason without having been exercised in full, the number of units underlying any unexercised award shall again be available for the purpose of awards under the BMM Incentive Plan. If any restricted units, performance awards or other unit-based awards denominated in units awarded under the BMM Incentive Plan are forfeited for any reason, the number of forfeited

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units shall again be available for purposes of awards under the BMM Incentive Plan. Any award under the BMM Incentive Plan settled in cash shall not be counted against the maximum unit limitation.

As is customary in incentive plans of this nature, each unit limit and the number and kind of units available under the BMM Incentive Plan and any outstanding awards, as well as the exercise or purchase prices of awards, and performance targets under certain types of performance-based awards, are subject to adjustment in the event of certain reorganizations, mergers, combinations, recapitalizations, unit dividends or other similar events that change the number or kind of units outstanding, and extraordinary dividends or distributions of property to Blue Mountain Midstream’s unitholders.

Accounting for Share-Based Compensation

The condensed consolidated financial statements include 100% of the Parent’s employee-related expenses, as its personnel were employed by Riviera Operating, LLC, formerly known as Linn Operating, LLC (“Riviera Operating”), a subsidiary of the Parent that became a subsidiary of Riviera in connection with the Spin-off. Compensation cost related to the grant of share-based awards has been recorded at the subsidiary level with a corresponding credit to liability or equity, representing the Parent’s capital contribution.

As a result of the Company’s history of cash settling awards, all unvested share-based compensation awards are liability classified at June 30, 2019. The Company has recognized a liability of approximately $10 million and $4 million at June 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, respectively, related to unvested share based compensation awards included in “other accrued liabilities” and “other noncurrent liabilities” on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. All cash settlements of liability classified awards are classified as operating activities on the statement of cash flows.

A summary of share-based compensation expenses included on the condensed consolidated statements of operations is presented below:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2019		2018		2019		2018
	(in thousands)

Marketing expenses	$	55	$	—	$	162	$	—
General and administrative expenses		3,625		58,188		9,825		75,225
Total share-based compensation expenses	$	3,680	$	58,188	$	9,987	$	75,225
Income tax benefit	$	639	$	4,315	$	1,684	$	6,732

Riviera Restricted Stock Units

During the six months ended June 30, 2019, upon vesting of Riviera RSUs and at the election of participants, the Company repurchased 136,632 Riviera RSUs for a total cost of approximately $2 million. In addition, 81,923 shares of common stock were issued to participants (net of statutory tax withholdings) upon vesting of Riviera RSUs.

Blue Mountain Midstream Restricted Security Units

During the six months ended June 30, 2019, Blue Mountain Midstream granted 11,339 BMM RSUs with a fair value of approximately $12 million as of June 30, 2019, that vest ratably in three tranches over approximately two years with the first vesting occurring on April 2, 2019.

Performance Shares

In December 2018, the Company granted 1,899,156 Performance Shares (the maximum number of shares available to be earned) to certain members of management. The vesting of these awards is determined based on the Company’s equity value (subject to adjustment for distributions to shareholders and certain other items) at a specified time. As of June 30, 2019, the

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aggregate fair value of Riviera Performance Shares was approximately $2 million. To date, no performance targets have been met. The cost is expected to be recognized over the life of the award.

During the six months ended June 30, 2019, Blue Mountain Midstream granted 22,689 BMM PSUs (45,378 at 200% of target) (the maximum number of awards available to be earned) with a fair value of approximately $6 million as of June 30, 2019. The vesting of these awards is determined based on Blue Mountain Midstream’s equity value (subject to certain adjustments) at a specified time. To date, no performance targets have been met. The cost is expected to be recognized over the life of the award.

Note 13 – Earnings Per Share

On August 7, 2018, the Parent distributed 76,190,908 shares of Riviera common stock to LINN Energy shareholders. The Parent did not retain any ownership in Riviera. Each shareholder of the Parent received one share of Riviera common stock for each share of LINN Class A common stock held by such shareholder of the Parent at the close of business on August 7, 2018, the record date.

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by adjusting the average number of shares outstanding for the dilutive effect, if any, of potential common shares. Basic and diluted earnings per share and the average number of shares outstanding were retrospectively restated for the number of shares of Riviera common stock outstanding immediately following the Spin-off and the same number of shares was used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share in 2018 since there were no Riviera equity awards outstanding prior to the Spin-off.

The following tables provide a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted per share computations for net income:

	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2019			2018
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Loss) income from continuing operations	$	(6,676	)	$	8,955
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			(1,758	)
Net (loss) income	$	(6,676	)	$	7,197
Income (loss) per share:
(Loss) income from continuing operations per share ‒ Basic	$	(0.10	)	$	0.11
(Loss) income from continuing operations per share ‒ Diluted	$	(0.10	)	$	0.11

Income (loss) from discontinued operations per share ‒ Basic	$	—		$	(0.02	)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations per share ‒ Diluted	$	—		$	(0.02	)

Net (loss) income per share ‒ Basic	$	(0.10	)	$	0.09
Net (loss) income per share ‒ Diluted	$	(0.10	)	$	0.09

Weighted average shares outstanding ‒ Basic		65,005			76,191
Dilutive effect of unit equivalents		84			—
Weighted average shares outstanding ‒ Diluted		65,089			76,191

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	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2019		2018
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Income from continuing operations	$	6,050	$	43,563
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—		34,573
Net income	$	6,050	$	78,136
Income per share:
Income from continuing operations per share ‒ Basic	$	0.09	$	0.58
Income from continuing operations per share ‒ Diluted	$	0.09	$	0.58

Income from discontinued operations per share ‒ Basic	$	—	$	0.45
Income from discontinued operations per share ‒ Diluted	$	—	$	0.45

Net income per share ‒ Basic	$	0.09	$	1.03
Net income per share ‒ Diluted	$	0.09	$	1.03

Weighted average shares outstanding ‒ Basic		66,900		76,191
Dilutive effect of unit equivalents		179		—
Weighted average shares outstanding ‒ Diluted		67,079		76,191

The diluted earnings per share calculation excludes the Riviera Performance Shares for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2019, because no performance targets have been met. No restricted stock units were anti-dilutive for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2018.

Note 14 – Income Taxes

For periods prior to the Spin-off, income tax expense and deferred tax balances were calculated on a separate tax return basis although Riviera’s operations have historically been included in the tax returns filed by the Parent, of which Riviera’s business was a part. Beginning August 8, 2018, as a stand-alone entity, Riviera will file tax returns on its own behalf and its deferred taxes and effective tax rate may differ from those in the historical periods.

Amounts recognized as income taxes are included in “income tax (benefit) expense,” as well as discontinued operations, on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The effective income tax rates were approximately 23% and 29% for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively. The effective income tax rates were approximately 60% for both the three months and six months ended June 30, 2018. For both the three months and six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company’s federal and state statutory rate net of the federal tax benefit was approximately 24%. The increase in the effective tax rate in excess of the statutory rate in 2018 is primarily due to non-deductible executive compensation prior to the Spin-off.

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Note 15 – Supplemental Disclosures to the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

“Other current assets” reported on the condensed consolidated balance sheets include the following:

	June 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
	(in thousands)

Prepaids	$	10,573	$	13,493
Receivable from related party		—		8,300
Inventories		3,383		3,720
Other		682		1,208
Other current assets	$	14,638	$	26,721

“Other accrued liabilities” reported on the condensed consolidated balance sheets include the following:

	June 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
	(in thousands)

Accrued compensation	$	9,769	$	16,820
Asset retirement obligations (current portion)		1,327		1,445
Deposits		9,874		10,060
Other		3,686		6,149
Other accrued liabilities	$	24,656	$	34,474

The following table provides a reconciliation of “cash and cash equivalents” reported on the condensed consolidated balance sheets to “cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash” reported on the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows:

	June 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
	(in thousands)

Cash and cash equivalents	$	80,229	$	18,529
Restricted cash		26,457		31,248
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$	106,686	$	49,777

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Supplemental disclosures to the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows are presented below:

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2019		2018
	(in thousands)

Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized	$	1,471	$	—
Cash payments for income taxes	$	—	$	—
Cash payments for reorganization items, net	$	472	$	2,911

Noncash investing activities:
Accrued capital expenditures	$	11,140	$	21,968

For purposes of the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid short-term investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. At June 30, 2019, “restricted cash” on the condensed consolidated balance sheet consisted of approximately $16 million that will be used to settle certain claims in accordance with the Plan (which is the remainder of approximately $80 million transferred to restricted cash in February 2017 to fund such items), approximately $9 million related to deposits and approximately $1 million related to the Mayzure Notes. At December 31, 2018, “restricted cash” on the condensed consolidated balance sheet consisted of approximately $21 million that will be used to settle certain claims in accordance with the Plan and approximately $10 million related to deposits.

Note 16 – Related Party Transactions

Private Share Repurchases

During the month of May, the Company purchased at a discount to market, 278,587 shares of common stock from York Select Strategy Master Fund, L.P. at an average price of $13.55 for a total cost of approximately $4 million. On July 24, 2019, the Company purchased at a discount to market, 285,024 shares of common stock from Fir Tree Capital Opportunity Master Fund, L.P. and 39,485 shares of common stock from Fir Tree Capital Opportunity Fund (E), L.P. at an average price of $10.90 for a total cost of approximately $4 million.

Roan Resources LLC

On August 31, 2017, the Company completed the Roan Contribution. In exchange for their respective contributions, a subsidiary of the Company and Citizen each received a 50% equity interest in Roan. Also on such date, Roan entered into a Master Services Agreement (the “MSA”) with Riviera Operating, a subsidiary of Riviera, pursuant to which Riviera Operating provided certain operating, administrative and other services in respect of the assets contributed to Roan during a transitional period.

Under the MSA, Roan reimbursed Riviera Operating for certain costs and expenses incurred by Riviera Operating in connection with providing the services, and Roan paid to Riviera Operating a service fee of $1.25 million per month, prorated for partial months. For the three months and six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company recognized service fees of approximately $1 million and $5 million, respectively, as a reduction to general and administrative expense. The MSA terminated according to its terms on April 30, 2018.

On March 1, 2018, the Company commenced a lease agreement with Roan to lease office space in the Company’s building located in Oklahoma. The lease term is for five years and is recorded in “other, net” on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

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On January 31, 2019, a subsidiary of the Company’s subsidiary, Blue Mountain Midstream, entered into an agreement to gather, treat or dispose of produced water from Roan. On April 1, 2019, Blue Mountain Midstream began providing services under the agreement. The original term of the agreement is until January 31, 2029. For both the three months and six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company recorded revenue from Roan of approximately $8 million included in “marketing revenues” on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. At June 30, 2019, the Company had approximately $5 million receivable from Roan, included in “accounts receivable – trade, net” on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

In addition, Blue Mountain Midstream has an agreement in place with Roan for the purchase and processing of natural gas from certain of Roan’s properties. For the three months and six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company made natural gas purchases from Roan of approximately $25 million and $59 million, respectively, included in “marketing expenses” on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. At June 30, 2019, the Company had approximately $7 million due to Roan, associated with natural gas purchases, included in “accounts payable and accrued expenses” on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. For the three months and six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company made natural gas purchases from Roan of approximately $15 million and $32 million, respectively, included in “marketing expenses” on the consolidated statements of operations. At December 31, 2018, the Company had approximately $9 million due from Roan, primarily associated with amounts due to Riviera under the agreements related to the Spin-off, included in “other current assets” and approximately $14 million due to Roan, primarily associated with joint interest billings and natural gas purchases, included in “accounts payable and accrued expenses” on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

On July 17, 2019, a subsidiary of Blue Mountain Midstream entered into a 10-year agreement with Roan to gather Roan’s oil in a nine Township area in central Oklahoma.

Note 17 – Segments

At June 30, 2019, the Company had two reporting segments: Upstream and Blue Mountain. The upstream reporting segment was engaged in the exploration, development, production, and sale of oil, natural gas, and NGLs and consists of the Company’s properties in the Hugoton Basin, (including the Jayhawk natural gas processing plant, located in Kansas), East Texas, the Mid-Continent, Michigan/Illinois, North Louisiana and the Uinta Basin. The Blue Mountain reporting segment was new for the second quarter of 2018 as a result of a change in the way the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) assesses the Company’s results of operations following the hiring of a segment manager to lead the Blue Mountain reporting segment and the commissioning of the cryogenic natural gas processing facility during the second quarter of 2018. As a result, the first quarter of 2018 segment disclosure has been recast for comparative purposes. The Blue Mountain reporting segment consists of a cryogenic natural gas processing facility, a network of gathering pipelines and compressors and produced water services in the Merge/SCOOP/STACK play. To assess the performance of the Company’s reporting segments, the CODM analyzes field level cash flow, a non-GAAP financial metric. The Company defines field level cash flow as revenues less direct operating expenses. Other indirect income (expenses) include “general and administrative expenses,” “exploration costs,” “depreciation, depletion and amortization,” “impairment of assets held for sale,” “losses (gains) on sale of assets and other, net,” “other income and (expenses)” and “reorganization items, net.” Prior period amounts are presented on a comparable basis. In addition, information regarding total assets by reporting segment is not presented because it is not reviewed by the CODM.

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The following tables present the Company’s financial information by reporting segment:

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
	Upstream		Blue Mountain		Not Allocated to Segments			Consolidated
	(in thousands)

Oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids sales	$	66,757	$	—	$	—		$	66,757
Marketing revenues		10,750		42,644		—			53,394
Other revenues		5,150		—		—			5,150
		82,657		42,644		—			125,301

Lease operating expenses		23,845		—		—			23,845
Transportation expenses		18,053		—		—			18,053
Marketing expenses		7,836		31,031		2,944			41,811
Taxes other than income taxes		6,146		708		(4,255	)		2,599
Total direct operating expenses		55,880		31,739		(1,311	)		86,308
Field level cash flow	$	26,777	$	10,905		1,311			38,993
Gains on commodity derivatives						20,249			20,249
Other indirect income (expenses)						(67,965	)		(67,965	)
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes								$	(8,723	)

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
	Upstream		Blue Mountain			Not Allocated to Segments			Consolidated
	(in thousands)

Oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids sales	$	87,004	$	—		$	—		$	87,004
Marketing revenues		22,901		20,066			—			42,967
Other revenues		6,387		—			—			6,387
		116,292		20,066			—			136,358

Lease operating expenses		24,088		—			—			24,088
Transportation expenses		21,213		—			—			21,213
Marketing expenses		20,244		20,083			—			40,327
Taxes other than income taxes		6,737		285			93			7,115
Total direct operating expenses		72,282		20,368			93			92,743
Field level cash flow	$	44,010	$	(302	)		(93	)		43,615
Losses on commodity derivatives							(7,525	)		(7,525	)
Other indirect income (expenses)							(13,799	)		(13,799	)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes									$	22,291

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RIVIERA RESOURCES, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued

(Unaudited)

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
	Upstream		Blue Mountain		Not Allocated to Segments			Consolidated
	(in thousands)

Oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids sales	$	143,102	$	—	$	—		$	143,102
Marketing revenues		35,769		84,972		—			120,741
Other revenues		11,153		—		—			11,153
		190,024		84,972		—			274,996

Lease operating expenses		47,897		—		—			47,897
Transportation expenses		37,203		—		—			37,203
Marketing expenses		27,620		62,456		5,124			95,200
Taxes other than income taxes		11,669		1,383		(4,153	)		8,899
Total direct operating expenses		124,389		63,839		971			189,199
Field level cash flow	$	65,635	$	21,133		(971	)		85,797
Gains on commodity derivatives						7,008			7,008
Other indirect income (expenses)						(84,309	)		(84,309	)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes								$	8,496

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
	Upstream		Blue Mountain		Not Allocated to Segments			Consolidated
	(in thousands)

Oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids sales	$	223,880	$	—	$	—		$	223,880
Marketing revenues		47,276		41,958		—			89,234
Other revenues		12,281		—		—			12,281
		283,437		41,958		—			325,395

Lease operating expenses		71,972		—		—			71,972
Transportation expenses		40,307		—		—			40,307
Marketing expenses		41,380		40,702		—			82,082
Taxes other than income taxes		14,908		477		182			15,567
Total direct operating expenses		168,567		41,179		182			209,928
Field level cash flow	$	114,870	$	779		(182	)		115,467
Losses on commodity derivatives						(22,555	)		(22,555	)
Other indirect income (expenses)						15,526			15,526
Income from continuing operations before income taxes								$	108,438

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Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2018. The following discussion contains forward-looking statements based on expectations, estimates and assumptions. Actual results may differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, market prices for oil, natural gas and NGL, production volumes, estimates of proved reserves, capital expenditures, economic and competitive conditions, credit and capital market conditions, regulatory changes and other uncertainties, as well as those factors set forth in “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” below and in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q and in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2018, and elsewhere in the Annual Report.

In April 2018, the Parent announced its intention to separate Riviera from LINN Energy.

The reference to a “Note” herein refers to the accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 1. “Financial Statements.”

Executive Overview

The Company’s upstream reporting segment properties are located in six operating regions in the United States (“U.S.”):

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Hugoton Basin, which includes oil and natural gas properties, as well as the Jayhawk natural gas processing plant, located in Kansas (the “Jayhawk Plant”);

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East Texas, which includes oil and natural gas properties producing primarily from the Travis Peak, Cotton Valley and Bossier formations;

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Mid-Continent, which includes properties in the Northwest STACK in northwestern Oklahoma and various other oil and natural gas producing properties throughout Oklahoma;

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Michigan/Illinois, which includes properties producing from the Antrim Shale formation located in northern Michigan and oil properties in southern Illinois;

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North Louisiana, which includes oil and natural gas properties producing primarily from the Hosston, Cotton Valley Sandstones, Bossier and Smackover formations; and

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Uinta Basin, which includes non-operated properties located in the Drunkards Wash field in Utah.

The Blue Mountain reporting segment consists of a state-of-the-art cryogenic natural gas processing facility, a network of gathering pipelines and compressors and produced water services in the Merge/SCOOP/STACK play, each of which is owned by Blue Mountain Midstream LLC (“Blue Mountain Midstream”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.

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Parent and is no longer affiliated with Riviera. As such, the Company has classified the investment and equity earnings (losses) in Roan as discontinued operations on its condensed consolidated financial statements. See Note 3 for additional information.

During 2018, the Company divested all of its properties located in the previous Permian Basin operating region. The Company divested of all of its assets in Michigan in July of 2019 and has entered into an agreement to divest of all of its assets in Illinois, which is anticipated to close in August of 2019. See below and Note 3 for details of the Company’s divestitures. As a result of these divestitures, the Company will no longer have a Michigan/Illinois operating region.

For the three months ended June 30, 2019, the Company’s results included the following:

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oil, natural gas and NGL sales of approximately $67 million compared to $87 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018;

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average daily production of approximately 286 MMcfe/d compared to 312 MMcfe/d for the three months ended June 30, 2018;

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net loss of approximately $7 million compared to net income of $7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018;

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capital expenditures of approximately $41 million compared to $42 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018; and

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22 wells drilled (all successful) compared to 10 wells drilled (all successful) for the three months ended June 30, 2018.

For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company’s results included the following:

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oil, natural gas and NGL sales of approximately $143 million compared to $224 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018;

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average daily production of approximately 275 MMcfe/d compared to 356 MMcfe/d for the six months ended June 30, 2018;

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net income of approximately $6 million compared to $78 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018;

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net cash provided by operating activities of approximately $59 million compared to $57 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018;

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capital expenditures of approximately $102 million compared to $109 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018; and

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35 wells drilled (all successful) compared to 15 wells drilled (all successful) for the six months ended June 30, 2018.

Divestitures Through the Second Quarter of 2019

Divestitures – Subsequent Event

On May 23, 2019, the Company announced the Michigan Assets Sale. The sale was completed on July 3, 2019. Cash proceeds expected from the sale of these properties are approximately $39 million. During the three months ended June 30, 2019, the Company recorded a noncash impairment charge to reduce the carrying value of these assets to fair value of approximately $18 million.

On June 13, 2019, the Company signed an agreement to sell the Illinois Assets Sale for approximately $4 million. The sale is expected to close in August 2019.

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2019 Capital Budget

For 2019, the Company estimates its total capital expenditures, excluding acquisitions, will be approximately $188 million, including approximately $68 million related to its oil and natural gas capital program and approximately $120 million related to Blue Mountain Midstream. This estimate is under continuous review and subject to ongoing adjustments.

Financing Activities

Share Repurchase Program

On August 16, 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $100 million of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company repurchased an aggregate of 5,643,131 shares of common stock at an average price of $13.78 per share for a total cost of approximately $78 million. Included in this number are private purchases of 278,587 shares of common stock purchased at a discount to market, at an average price of $13.55 for a total cost of approximately $4 million. At June 30, 2019, approximately $4 million was available for share repurchases under the program. On July 18, 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors increased the share repurchase authorization to $150 million. Consequently, as of July 18, 2019, approximately $54 million was available for share repurchases under the program.

In accordance with the SEC’s regulations regarding issuer tender offers, the Company’s share repurchase program was suspended concurrent with the June 13, 2019, announcement of the intent to commence a tender offer as discussed below. The program may be resumed on or after July 31, 2019.

Any share repurchases are subject to restrictions in the Company’s senior secured reserve-based revolving loan facility (the “Riviera Credit Facility”).

Tender Offer

Mayzure Notes

In March 2019, Riviera contributed a term overriding royalty interest in helium produced from certain oil and natural gas properties in the Hugoton Basin (the “VPP Interests”) to Mayzure, LLC (“Mayzure”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. On March 20, 2019, Mayzure issued 5.16% senior secured notes in the amount of approximately $82 million, due September 20, 2028 (the “Mayzure Notes”), which are secured by the VPP Interests. Neither Riviera Resources, Inc., nor any of its subsidiaries other than Mayzure, have guaranteed the Mayzure Notes. In consideration for the distribution of the VPP Interests, Mayzure contributed the net proceeds from the issuance of the Mayzure Notes to Riviera. See Note 6 for additional information.

Water Services Agreement

On January 31, 2019, a subsidiary of Blue Mountain Midstream entered into an agreement with Roan to exclusively manage all of Roan’s water needs for its drilling and completion operations in Central Oklahoma. Blue Mountain Midstream will provide comprehensive water management services including pipeline gathering, disposal, treatment and redelivery of recycled water for re-use. The agreement is supported by a 10-year acreage dedication in 67 Townships covering portions of seven Oklahoma Counties.

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Oil Services Agreement

On July 17, 2019, a subsidiary of Blue Mountain Midstream entered into an agreement with Roan to gather Roan’s oil in the Merge/SCOOP/STACK play. The agreement provides for a 10-year term covering an 89,000 net acre dedicated area in nine Townships in central Oklahoma. Blue Mountain plans to construct an initial crude system consisting of approximately 50 miles of gathering pipelines with two downstream interconnections providing Roan with direct access to the Cushing market. The Blue Mountain system will initially be capable of transporting up to 60,000 barrels per day of crude oil. The construction will commence immediately and services beginning by year end.

Commodity Derivatives

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Results of Operations

Three Months Ended June 30, 2019, Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2018

	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2019			2018			Variance
	(in thousands)
Revenues and other:
Natural gas sales	$	46,604		$	53,662		$	(7,058	)
Oil sales		10,222			10,919			(697	)
NGL sales		9,931			22,423			(12,492	)
Total oil, natural gas and NGL sales		66,757			87,004			(20,247	)
Gains (losses) on commodity derivatives		20,249			(7,525	)		27,774
Marketing and other revenues		58,544			49,354			9,190
		145,550			128,833			16,717
Expenses:
Lease operating expenses		23,845			24,088			(243	)
Transportation expenses		18,053			21,213			(3,160	)
Marketing expenses		41,811			40,327			1,484
General and administrative expenses ⁽¹⁾		13,489			92,395			(78,906	)
Exploration costs		969			53			916
Depreciation, depletion and amortization		23,181			21,980			1,201
Impairment of assets held for sale		18,390			—			18,390
Taxes, other than income taxes		2,599			7,115			(4,516	)
Losses (gains) on sale of assets and other, net		9,885			(101,934	)		111,819
		152,222			105,237			46,985
Other income and (expenses)		(1,627	)		(46	)		(1,581	)
Reorganization items, net		(424	)		(1,259	)		835
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes		(8,723	)		22,291			(31,014	)
Income tax (benefit) expense		(2,047	)		13,336			(15,383	)
(Loss) income from continuing operations		(6,676	)		8,955			(15,631	)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			(1,758	)		1,758
Net (loss) income	$	(6,676	)	$	7,197		$	(13,873	)

⁽¹⁾

General and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2019, and June 30, 2018, include approximately $4 million and $58 million, respectively, of share-based compensation expenses. In addition, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2018, include approximately $14 million of severance costs.

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	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2019		2018		Variance
Average daily production:
Natural gas (MMcf/d)		236		238		(1	%)
Oil (MBbls/d)		1.9		1.8		6	%
NGL (MBbls/d)		6.4		10.5		(39	%)
Total (MMcfe/d)		286		312		(8	%)

Weighted average prices: ⁽¹⁾
Natural gas (Mcf)	$	2.17	$	2.48		(13	%)
Oil (Bbl)	$	58.11	$	66.66		(13	%)
NGL (Bbl)	$	17.15	$	23.43		(27	%)

Average NYMEX prices:
Natural gas (MMBtu)	$	2.64	$	2.80		(6	%)
Oil (Bbl)	$	59.81	$	67.88		(12	%)

Costs per Mcfe of production:
Lease operating expenses	$	0.92	$	0.85		8	%
Transportation expenses	$	0.69	$	0.75		(8	%)
General and administrative expenses ⁽²⁾	$	0.52	$	3.26		(84	%)
Depreciation, depletion and amortization	$	0.89	$	0.77		16	%
Taxes, other than income taxes	$	0.10	$	0.25		(60	%)

Average daily production – discontinued operations:
Equity method investments ‒ Total (MMcfe/d) ⁽³⁾		—		109		(100	%)

⁽¹⁾	Does not include the effect of gains (losses) on derivatives.

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⁽³⁾	Represents the Company’s historical 50% equity interest in Roan.

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Upstream Reporting Segment

	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2019		2018		Variance
	(in thousands)

Oil, natural gas and NGL sales	$	66,757	$	87,004	$	(20,247	)
Marketing and other revenues		15,900		29,288		(13,388	)
		82,657		116,292		(33,635	)

Lease operating expenses		23,845		24,088		(243	)
Transportation expenses		18,053		21,213		(3,160	)
Marketing expenses		7,836		20,244		(12,408	)
Severance taxes and ad valorem taxes		6,146		6,737		(591	)
Total direct operating expenses		55,880		72,282		(16,402	)
Field level cash flow ⁽¹⁾	$	26,777	$	44,010	$	(17,233	)

⁽¹⁾	Refer to Note 17 for a reconciliation of field level cash flow to income from continuing operations before income taxes.

Oil, Natural Gas and NGL Sales

Oil, natural gas and NGL sales decreased by approximately $20 million or 23% to approximately $67 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, from approximately $87 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018, due to lower NGL volumes as a result of divestitures completed in 2018 and lower commodity prices. Lower natural gas, NGL and oil prices resulted in a decrease in revenues of approximately $7 million, $4 million and $1 million, respectively.

Average daily production volumes decreased to approximately 286 MMcfe/d for the three months ended June 30, 2019, from 312 MMcfe/d for the three months ended June 30, 2018. Lower NGL production volumes resulted in a decrease in revenues of approximately $9 million offset by an increase in revenues of $1 million due to an increase in oil production volumes.

The following table sets forth average daily production by region:

	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2019		2018		Variance
Average daily production (MMcfe/d):
Hugoton Basin		114		136		(22	)	(16	%)
East Texas		43		51		(8	)	(16	%)
Mid-Continent		40		49		(9	)	(18	%)
North Louisiana		43		27		16		59	%
Michigan/Illinois		28		27		1		4	%
Uinta Basin		18		22		(4	)	(18	%)
		286		312		(26	)	(8	%)

The decrease in average daily production volumes in the Hugoton Basin primarily reflect lower production volumes as a result of divestitures completed during 2018 and 2019, and the election to reject ethane. The decrease in average daily production volumes in the Mid-Continent region primarily reflects lower production volumes as a result of divestitures completed during 2018 and 2019, partially offset by increased development capital spending in the region. See Note 3 for additional information of divestitures. The decreases in average daily production volumes in the remaining regions reflect lower production volumes as a result of reduced development capital spending and natural declines, offset by an increase in production volumes in North Louisiana due to new wells drilled in 2019.

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Marketing and Other Revenues

	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2019		2018		Variance
	(in thousands)

Jayhawk Plant	$	9,331	$	22,246	$	(12,915	)
Helium		4,810		5,744		(934	)
Other		1,759		1,298		461
	$	15,900	$	29,288	$	(13,388	)

Marketing and other revenues decreased by approximately $13 million or 46% to approximately $16 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, from approximately $29 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018. The decrease was primarily due to third party take-in-kind elections. Other primarily includes revenues from other midstream systems in the East Texas and North Louisiana regions.

Lease Operating Expenses

Lease operating expenses include expenses such as labor, field office, vehicle, supervision, maintenance, tools and supplies, and workover expenses. Lease operating expenses remained consistent at approximately $24 million for both the three months ended June 30, 2019, and June 30, 2018. Lease operating expenses per Mcfe increased to $0.92 per Mcfe for the three months ended June 30, 2019, from $0.85 per Mcfe for the three months ended June 30, 2018, due to lower volumes in 2019.

Transportation Expenses

Transportation expenses decreased by approximately $3 million or 15% to approximately $18 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, from approximately $21 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018. Transportation expenses per Mcfe decreased to $0.69 per Mcfe for the three months ended June 30, 2019, from $0.75 per Mcfe for the three months ended June 30, 2018. The decrease in the rate per Mcfe is primarily due to higher volumes in North Louisiana due to new wells drilled in 2019.

Marketing Expenses

	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2019		2018		Variance
	(in thousands)

Jayhawk Plant	$	7,171	$	19,452	$	(12,281	)
Other		665		792		(127	)
	$	7,836	$	20,244	$	(12,408	)

Marketing expenses represent third-party activities associated with company-owned gathering systems, plants and facilities. Marketing expenses decreased by approximately $12 million or 61% to approximately $8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, from approximately $20 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018. The decrease was primarily due to third party take-in-kind elections.

Severance and Ad Valorem Taxes

	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2019		2018		Variance
	(in thousands)

Severance taxes	$	2,484	$	2,819	$	(335	)
Ad valorem taxes		3,662		3,918		(256	)
	$	6,146	$	6,737	$	(591	)

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Severance taxes, which are a function of revenues generated from production, decreased primarily due to lower production volumes. Ad valorem taxes, which are based on the value of reserves and production equipment and vary by location, decreased primarily due to divestitures completed in 2018 and 2019 and lower commodity prices.

Field Level Cash Flow

Field level cash flow decreased by approximately $17 million or 39% to approximately $27 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, from approximately $44 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018. The decrease was primarily due to the divestitures completed in 2018 and 2019 and lower commodity prices.

Blue Mountain Reporting Segment

	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2019		2018			Variance
	(in thousands)

Marketing revenues	$	42,644	$	20,066		$	22,578

Marketing expenses		31,031		20,083			10,948
Severance taxes and ad valorem taxes		708		285			423
Total direct operating expenses		31,739		20,368			11,371
Field level cash flow ⁽¹⁾	$	10,905	$	(302	)	$	11,207

⁽¹⁾	Refer to Note 17 for a reconciliation of field level cash flow to income from continuing operations before income taxes.

Marketing Revenues

Marketing revenues increased by approximately $23 million to approximately $43 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, from approximately $20 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018. The increase was due to higher throughput volumes sold related to the commissioning of the cryogenic natural gas processing facility at the end of the second quarter of 2018 and water related services.

Average daily throughput volumes increased to approximately 120 MMcf/d for the three months ended June 30, 2019, from 62 MMcf/d for the three months ended June 30, 2018.

Marketing Expenses

Marketing expenses increased by approximately $11 million to approximately $31 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, from approximately $20 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018. The increase was due to higher throughput volumes purchased related to the commissioning of the cryogenic natural gas processing facility starting at the end of the second quarter of 2018 and water related services.

Field Level Cash Flow

Field level cash flow increased by approximately $11 million primarily due to increased throughput volumes driven by the commissioning of the cryogenic natural gas processing facility at the end of the second quarter of 2018.

Indirect Income and Expenses Not Allocated to Segments

Gains (Losses) on Commodity Derivatives

Gains on commodity derivatives were approximately $20 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to losses of approximately $8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018, representing a variance of approximately $28 million. Gains on commodity derivatives were primarily due to changes in fair value of the derivative contracts. The fair value on unsettled derivative contracts changes as future commodity price expectations change compared to the contract prices on the derivatives. If the expected future commodity prices increase compared to the contract prices on the derivatives, losses are recognized; and if the expected future commodity prices decrease compared to the contract prices on the derivatives, gains are recognized.

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The Company determines the fair value of its commodity derivatives utilizing pricing models that use a variety of techniques, including market quotes and pricing analysis. See Item 3. “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” and Note 7 and Note 8 for additional details about the Company’s commodity derivatives. For information about the Company’s credit risk related to derivative contracts, see “Counterparty Credit Risk” under “Liquidity and Capital Resources” below.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses are costs not directly associated with field operations and reflect the costs of employees including executive officers, related benefits, office leases and professional fees. General and administrative expenses decreased by approximately $79 million or 85% to approximately $13 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, from approximately $92 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018. The decrease was primarily due to lower share-based compensation expenses, lower severance costs and lower salaries and benefits related expenses due to lower headcount. General and administrative expenses per Mcfe decreased to $0.52 per Mcfe for the three months ended June 30, 2019, from $3.26 per Mcfe for the three months ended June 30, 2018.

For the professional services expenses related to the Chapter 11 proceedings, see “Reorganization Items, Net.”

Exploration Costs

Exploration costs increased by approximately $1 million to approximately $1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, from approximately $53,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2018. The increase was primarily due to higher seismic data expenses.

Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization

Depreciation, depletion and amortization increased by approximately $1 million or 5% to approximately $23 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, from approximately $22 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018. Depreciation, depletion and amortization per Mcfe increased to $0.89 per Mcfe for the three months ended June 30, 2019, from $0.77 per Mcfe for the three months ended June 30, 2018.

Impairment of Assets Held for Sale

During the three months ended June 30, 2019, the Company recorded a noncash impairment charge of approximately $18 million to reduce the carrying value of its assets held for sale located in Michigan.

Gains on Sale of Assets and Other, Net

During the three months ended June 30, 2019, the Company recorded a net loss of approximately $9 million on divestitures (see Note 3):

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Net loss of approximately $9 million on the sale of its interest in non-operated properties in the Hugoton Basin.

During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the Company recorded the following net gains on divestitures (see Note 4):

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Net gain of approximately $11 million on the sale of its conventional properties located in New Mexico (the “New Mexico Assets Sale”); and

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Net gain of approximately $83 million, including costs to sell of approximately $2 million, on the Altamont Bluebell Field in Utah (“Altamont Bluebell Assets Sale”).

Other Income and (Expenses)

	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2019			2018			Variance
	(in thousands)

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	$	(2,103	)	$	(584	)	$	(1,519	)
Other, net		476			538			(62	)
	$	(1,627	)	$	(46	)	$	(1,581	)

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Interest expense increased primarily due to higher debt outstanding and higher amortization of financing fees. For the three months ended June 30, 2018, interest expense is primarily related to amortization of financing fees. See “Debt” under “Liquidity and Capital Resources” below for additional details. For the three months ended June 30, 2019, “other, net” is primarily related to interest and rental income, partially offset by commitment fees for the undrawn portion of the Credit Facilities.

Reorganization Items, Net

The Company incurred significant costs and recognized significant gains associated with the reorganization of the Company in connection with the Chapter 11 proceedings during 2016 and 2017. Reorganization items represent costs directly associated with the Chapter 11 proceedings since the petition date. During the three months ended June 30, 2019, and June 30, 2018, reorganization items were approximately less than $1 million and $1 million, respectively, primarily related to legal and other professional fees.

Income Tax Expense

The Company recognized an income tax benefit of approximately $2 million compared to income tax expense of $13 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, and June 30, 2018, respectively. The decrease for the three months ended June 30, 2019, is primarily due to a decrease in both book income and non-deductible executive compensation.

Income from Discontinued Operations, Net of Income Taxes

As a result of the Company’s internal reorganization in connection with the Spin-off, the equity interest in Roan was distributed to the Parent on the Reorganization Date and is no longer affiliated with Riviera. As such, the Company has classified the equity earnings in Roan as discontinued operations. Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes was approximately $2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018. See Note 3 for additional information.

Net (Loss) Income

The Company recognized a net loss of approximately $7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to net income of approximately $7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018. The net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2019, was primarily due to a noncash impairment charge recorded to the Company’s Michigan assets held for sale, lower production volumes and prices and a net loss recorded on the sale of assets, partially offset by gains on commodity derivatives and lower expenses. See discussion above for explanations of variances.

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Results of Operations

Six Months Ended June 30, 2019, Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2019			2018			Variance
	(in thousands)
Revenues and other:
Natural gas sales	$	103,741		$	116,990		$	(13,249	)
Oil sales		15,950			56,615			(40,665	)
NGL sales		23,411			50,275			(26,864	)
Total oil, natural gas and NGL sales		143,102			223,880			(80,778	)
Gains (losses) on commodity derivatives		7,008			(22,555	)		29,563
Marketing and other revenues		131,894			101,515			30,379
		282,004			302,840			(20,836	)
Expenses:
Lease operating expenses		47,897			71,972			(24,075	)
Transportation expenses		37,203			40,307			(3,104	)
Marketing expenses		95,200			82,082			13,118
General and administrative expenses ⁽¹⁾		32,480			137,174			(104,694	)
Exploration costs		2,207			1,255			952
Depreciation, depletion and amortization		44,953			50,445			(5,492	)
Impairment of assets held for sale		18,390			—			18,390
Taxes, other than income taxes		8,899			15,567			(6,668	)
Gains on sale of assets and other, net		(17,380	)		(208,230	)		190,850
		269,849			190,572			79,277
Other income and (expenses)		(3,187	)		(620	)		(2,567	)
Reorganization items, net		(472	)		(3,210	)		2,738
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		8,496			108,438			(99,942	)
Income tax expense		2,446			64,875			(62,429	)
Income from continuing operations		6,050			43,563			(37,513	)
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			34,573			(34,573	)
Net income	$	6,050		$	78,136		$	(72,086	)

⁽¹⁾

General and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2019, and June 30, 2018, include approximately $10 million and $75 million, respectively, of share-based compensation expenses. In addition, general and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2018, include approximately $18 million of severance costs.

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	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2019		2018		Variance
Average daily production:
Natural gas (MMcf/d)		226		252		(10	%)
Oil (MBbls/d)		1.6		5.1		(69	%)
NGL (MBbls/d)		6.7		12.3		(46	%)
Total (MMcfe/d)		275		356		(23	%)

Weighted average prices: ⁽¹⁾
Natural gas (Mcf)	$	2.54	$	2.57		(1	%)
Oil (Bbl)	$	56.25	$	61.07		(8	%)
NGL (Bbl)	$	19.44	$	22.56		(14	%)

Average NYMEX prices:
Natural gas (MMBtu)	$	2.89	$	2.90		—
Oil (Bbl)	$	57.36	$	65.37		(12	%)

Costs per Mcfe of production:
Lease operating expenses	$	0.96	$	1.12		(14	%)
Transportation expenses	$	0.75	$	0.62		21	%
General and administrative expenses ⁽²⁾	$	0.65	$	2.13		(69	%)
Depreciation, depletion and amortization	$	0.90	$	0.78		15	%
Taxes, other than income taxes	$	0.18	$	0.24		(25	%)

Average daily production – discontinued operations:
Equity method investments ‒ Total (MMcfe/d) ⁽³⁾		—		111		(100	%)

⁽¹⁾	Does not include the effect of gains (losses) on derivatives.

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⁽³⁾	Represents the Company’s historical 50% equity interest in Roan.

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Upstream Reporting Segment

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2019		2018		Variance
	(in thousands)

Oil, natural gas and NGL sales	$	143,102	$	223,880	$	(80,778	)
Marketing and other revenues		46,922		59,557		(12,635	)
		190,024		283,437		(93,413	)

Lease operating expenses		47,897		71,972		(24,075	)
Transportation expenses		37,203		40,307		(3,104	)
Marketing expenses		27,620		41,380		(13,760	)
Severance taxes and ad valorem taxes		11,669		14,908		(3,239	)
Total direct operating expenses		124,389		168,567		(44,178	)
Field level cash flow ⁽¹⁾	$	65,635	$	114,870	$	(49,235	)

⁽¹⁾	Refer to Note 17 for a reconciliation of field level cash flow to income from continuing operations before income taxes.

Oil, Natural Gas and NGL Sales

Oil, natural gas and NGL sales decreased by approximately $81 million or 36% to approximately $143 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, from approximately $224 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018, due to lower production volumes as a result of divestitures completed in 2018 and 2019. Lower NGL, oil and natural gas prices resulted in a decrease in revenues of approximately $4 million, $2 million and $1 million, respectively.

Average daily production volumes decreased to approximately 275 MMcfe/d for the six months ended June 30, 2019, from 356 MMcfe/d for the six months ended June 30, 2018. Lower oil, NGL and natural gas production volumes resulted in a decrease in revenues of approximately $39 million, $23 million and $12 million, respectively.

The following table sets forth average daily production by region:

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2019		2018		Variance
Average daily production (MMcfe/d):
Hugoton Basin		119		146		(27	)	(18	%)
East Texas		44		53		(9	)	(17	%)
Mid-Continent		36		53		(17	)	(32	%)
North Louisiana		31		27		4		15	%
Michigan/Illinois		28		28		—		—
Uinta Basin		17		29		(12	)	(41	%)
Permian Basin		—		20		(20	)	(100	%)
		275		356		(81	)	(23	%)

The decrease in average daily production volumes in the Mid-Continent region primarily reflects lower production volumes as a result of divestitures completed during 2018 and 2019, partially offset by increased development capital spending in the region. The decreases in average daily production volumes in the Hugoton Basin, Uinta Basin and Permian Basin regions primarily reflect lower production volumes as a result of divestitures completed during 2018. See Note 3 for additional information of divestitures. Additionally, Hugoton Basin volumes were impacted by the election to reject ethane. The decreases in average daily production volumes in these and the remaining regions reflect lower production volumes as a result of reduced development capital spending, partially offset by an increase in production volumes in North Louisiana due to new wells drilled in 2019.

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Marketing and Other Revenues

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2019		2018		Variance
	(in thousands)

Jayhawk Plant	$	32,825	$	45,916	$	(13,091	)
Helium		10,485		11,294		(809	)
Other		3,612		2,347		1,265
	$	46,922	$	59,557	$	(12,635	)

Marketing and other revenues decreased by approximately $13 million or 21% to approximately $47 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, from approximately $60 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The decrease was primarily due to third party take-in-kind elections. Other primarily includes revenues from other midstream systems in the East Texas and North Louisiana regions.

Lease Operating Expenses

Lease operating expenses include expenses such as labor, field office, vehicle, supervision, maintenance, tools and supplies, and workover expenses. Lease operating expenses decreased by approximately $24 million or 33% to approximately $48 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, from approximately $72 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The decrease was primarily due to the divestitures completed in 2018 and 2019 and reduced labor costs for field operations as a result of cost savings initiatives. Lease operating expenses per Mcfe decreased to $0.96 per Mcfe for the six months ended June 30, 2019, from $1.12 per Mcfe for the six months ended June 30, 2018.

Transportation Expenses

Transportation expenses decreased by approximately $3 million or 8% to approximately $37 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, from approximately $40 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018. Transportation expenses per Mcfe increased to $0.75 per Mcfe for the six months ended June 30, 2019, from $0.62 per Mcfe for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The increase in the rate per Mcfe is primarily driven by changes in the Company’s asset base as a result of divestitures in the first quarter of 2018 as well as lower volumes in Hugoton due to the election to reject ethane.

Marketing Expenses

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2019		2018		Variance
	(in thousands)

Jayhawk Plant	$	26,191	$	39,405	$	(13,214	)
Other		1,429		1,975		(546	)
	$	27,620	$	41,380	$	(13,760	)

Marketing expenses represent third-party activities associated with company-owned gathering systems, plants and facilities. Marketing expenses decreased by approximately $13 million or 33% to approximately $28 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, from approximately $41 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The decrease was primarily due to third party take-in-kind elections.

Severance and Ad Valorem Taxes

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2019		2018		Variance
	(in thousands)

Severance taxes	$	4,645	$	7,143	$	(2,498	)
Ad valorem taxes		7,024		7,765		(741	)
	$	11,669	$	14,908	$	(3,239	)

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Severance taxes, which are a function of revenues generated from production, decreased primarily due to lower production volumes due to divestitures completed in 2018 and 2019. Ad valorem taxes, which are based on the value of reserves and production equipment and vary by location, decreased primarily due to divestitures completed in 2018 and 2019.

Field Level Cash Flow

Field level cash flow decreased by approximately $49 million or 43% to approximately $66 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, from approximately $115 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The decrease was primarily due to the divestitures completed in 2018 and 2019.

Blue Mountain Reporting Segment

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2019		2018		Variance
	(in thousands)

Marketing revenues	$	84,972	$	41,958	$	43,014

Marketing expenses		62,456		40,702		21,754
Severance taxes and ad valorem taxes		1,383		477		906
Total direct operating expenses		63,839		41,179		22,660
Field level cash flow ⁽¹⁾	$	21,133	$	779	$	20,354

⁽¹⁾	Refer to Note 17 for a reconciliation of field level cash flow to income from continuing operations before income taxes.

Marketing Revenues

Marketing revenues increased by approximately $43 million to approximately $85 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, from approximately $42 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The increase was due to higher throughput volumes sold related to the commissioning of the cryogenic natural gas processing facility starting at the end of the second quarter of 2018 and water related services.

Average daily throughput volumes increased to approximately 118 MMcf/d for the six months ended June 30, 2019, from 62 MMcf/d for the six months ended June 30, 2018.

Marketing Expenses

Marketing expenses increased by approximately $21 million to approximately $62 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, from approximately $41 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The increase was due to higher throughput volumes purchased related to the commissioning of the cryogenic natural gas processing facility starting at the end of the second quarter of 2018 and water related services.

Field Level Cash Flow

Field level cash flow increased by approximately $20 million to approximately $21 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, from approximately $779,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The increase was primarily due to increased throughput volumes and the operations of the commissioning of the cryogenic natural gas processing facility at the end of the second quarter of 2018.

Indirect Income and Expenses Not Allocated to Segments

Gains (Losses) on Commodity Derivatives

Gains on commodity derivatives were approximately $7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to losses of $23 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018, representing a variance of approximately $30 million. Gains on commodity derivatives were primarily due to changes in fair value of the derivative contracts. The fair value on unsettled derivative contracts changes as future commodity price expectations change compared to the contract prices on the derivatives. If the expected future commodity prices increase compared to the contract prices on the derivatives, losses are recognized; and if the expected future commodity prices decrease compared to the contract prices on the derivatives, gains are recognized.

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General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses are costs not directly associated with field operations and reflect the costs of employees including executive officers, related benefits, office leases and professional fees. General and administrative expenses decreased by approximately $105 million or 76% to approximately $32 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, from approximately $137 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The decrease was primarily due to lower share-based compensation expenses, lower severance costs and lower salaries and benefits related expenses due to lower headcount partially offset by lower transition service fees recorded as a reduction of general and administrative expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2018. General and administrative expenses per Mcfe decreased to $0.65 per Mcfe for the six months ended June 30, 2019, from $2.13 per Mcfe for the six months ended June 30, 2018.

For the professional services expenses related to the Chapter 11 proceedings, see “Reorganization Items, Net.”

Exploration Costs

Exploration costs increased by approximately $1 million to approximately $2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, from approximately $1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The increase was primarily due to higher seismic data expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2019.

Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization

Depreciation, depletion and amortization decreased by approximately $5 million or 11% to approximately $45 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, from approximately $50 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The decrease was primarily due to lower total production volumes, partially offset by Blue Mountain’s increase in depreciation expense related to the commissioning of the cryogenic natural gas processing facility at the end of the second quarter of 2018 and related compression and gathering systems. Depreciation, depletion and amortization per Mcfe increased to $0.90 per Mcfe for the six months ended June 30, 2019, from $0.78 per Mcfe for the six months ended June 30, 2018.

Impairment of Assets Held for Sale

During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company recorded a noncash impairment charge of approximately $18 million to reduce the carrying value of its assets held for sale located in Michigan.

Gains on Sale of Assets and Other, Net

During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company recorded a net gain of approximately $20 million on divestitures (see Note 3):

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Net loss of approximately $9 million on the sale of its interest in non-operated properties in the Hugoton Basin; and

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Net gain of approximately $28 million on the Arkoma Assets Sale.

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company recorded the following net gains on divestitures (see Note 4):

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Net gain of approximately $11 million on the New Mexico Assets Sale;

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Net gain of approximately $83 million, including costs to sell of approximately $2 million, on the Altamont Bluebell Assets Sale;

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Net gain of approximately $55 million, including costs to sell of approximately $2 million, on the sale of its conventional properties located in West Texas (the “West Texas Assets Sale”); and

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Net gain of approximately $46 million, including costs to sell of approximately $1 million, on the sale of its Oklahoma waterflood and Texas Panhandle properties (the “Oklahoma and Texas Assets Sale”).

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Other Income and (Expenses)

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2019			2018			Variance
	(in thousands)

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	$	(3,074	)	$	(988	)	$	(2,086	)
Other, net		(113	)		368			(481	)
	$	(3,187	)	$	(620	)	$	(2,567	)

Interest expense increased primarily due to higher debt outstanding and higher amortization of financing fees. For the six months ended June 30, 2018, interest expense is primarily related to amortization of financing fees. See “Debt” under “Liquidity and Capital Resources” below for additional details. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, “other, net” is primarily related to commitment fees for the undrawn portion of the Credit Facilities, partially offset by interest and rental income.

Reorganization Items, Net

The Company incurred significant costs and recognized significant gains associated with the reorganization of the Company in connection with the Chapter 11 proceedings during 2016 and 2017. Reorganization items represent costs directly associated with the Chapter 11 proceedings since the petition date. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, and June 30, 2018, reorganization items were approximately less than $1 million and $3 million, respectively, primarily related to legal and other professional fees.

Income Tax Expense

The Company recognized an income tax expense of approximately $2 million compared to $65 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, and June 30, 2018, respectively. The decrease for the six months ended June 30, 2019, is primarily due to a decrease in both book income and non-deductible executive compensation.

Income from Discontinued Operations, Net of Income Taxes

As a result of the Company’s internal reorganization in connection with the Spin-off, the equity interest in Roan was distributed to the Parent on the Reorganization Date and is no longer affiliated with Riviera. As such, the Company has classified the equity earnings in Roan as discontinued operations. Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes was approximately $35 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018. See Note 3 for additional information.

Net Income

Net income decreased by approximately $72 million to approximately $6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, from approximately $78 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The decrease was primarily due to a noncash impairment charge recorded to the Company’s Michigan assets held for sale, lower production revenue, lower gains on sales of assets and lower commodity revenues, partially offset by gains on commodity derivatives and lower expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2019. See discussion above for explanations of variances.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company’s sources of cash have primarily consisted of proceeds from the Mayzure Notes, divestitures of oil and natural gas properties, net cash provided by operating activities and borrowings under the Blue Mountain Credit Facility. As a result of divesting certain oil and natural gas properties during the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company received approximately $95 million in net cash proceeds. The Company has also used its cash to fund capital expenditures, principally for the development of its oil and natural gas properties, and plant and pipeline construction, the Parent’s repurchases of LINN Energy, Inc. Class A common stock prior to the Spin-off, and repurchases of Riviera’s common stock subsequent to the Spin-off. Based on current expectations, the Company believes its liquidity and capital resources will be sufficient to conduct its business and operations.

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Statements of Cash Flows

The following is a comparative cash flow summary:

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2019			2018
	(in thousands)
Net cash:
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	58,801		$	57,049
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities		(9,384	)		236,174
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		7,492			(469,393	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$	56,909		$	(176,170	)

Operating Activities

Cash provided by operating activities was approximately $59 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to approximately $57 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively.

Investing Activities

The following provides a comparative summary of cash flow from investing activities:

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2019			2018
	(in thousands)
Cash flow from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	$	(104,675	)	$	(133,315	)
Proceeds from sale of properties and equipment and other		95,291			369,489
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	$	(9,384	)	$	236,174

The primary use of cash in investing activities is for the development of the Company’s oil and natural gas properties and construction of Blue Mountain Midstream’s cryogenic natural gas processing facility, water facilities and related compression and gathering systems. Capital expenditures decreased primarily due to lower spending on plant and pipeline construction related to Blue Mountain Midstream partially offset by higher oil and natural gas capital spending. The Company made no material acquisitions of properties during the six months ended June 30, 2019, or June 30, 2018.

Proceeds from sale of properties and equipment and other for the six months ended June 30, 2019, include cash proceeds received of approximately $59 million (excluding a deposit of approximately $5 million received in 2018) from the Arkoma Assets Sale and approximately $31 million from the sale of non-operated properties in the Hugoton Basin. Proceeds from sale of properties and equipment and other for the six months ended June 30, 2018, include cash proceeds received of approximately $109 million from the West Texas Assets Sale, approximately $101 million (excluding a deposit of approximately $12 million received in 2017) from the Oklahoma and Texas Assets Sale, approximately $134 million related to the Altamont Bluebell Assets Sale and approximately $15 million related to the New Mexico Assets Sale.

See below for details regarding accrued and paid capital expenditures for the periods presented:

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2019		2018
	(in thousands)

Oil and natural gas	$	53,700	$	17,231
Plant and pipeline		45,783		91,125
Other		2,033		598
Capital expenditures, excluding acquisitions	$	101,516	$	108,954

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The decrease in capital expenditures was primarily due to lower plant and pipeline construction activities associated with Blue Mountain Midstream, partially offset by higher oil and natural gas development activities. For 2019, the Company estimates its total capital expenditures, excluding acquisitions, will be approximately $188 million, including approximately $68 million related to its oil and natural gas capital program and approximately $120 million related to Blue Mountain Midstream. This estimate is under continuous review and subject to ongoing adjustments.

Financing Activities

Cash provided by financing activities was approximately $7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to cash used of approximately $469 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the primary sources of cash provided by financing activities were borrowings under the Mayzure Notes and the Blue Mountain Credit Facility, partially offset by repurchases of common stock and repayments under the Riviera Credit Facility. During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the primary use of cash in financing activities was transfers to the Parent to fund the repurchases of LINN Energy’s Class A Common Stock and settlement of LINN Energy RSUs.

The following provides a comparative summary of proceeds from borrowings and repayments of debt:

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
	(in thousands)
Proceeds from borrowings:
Mayzure Notes	$	81,925
Blue Mountain Credit Facility		33,300
	$	115,225
Repayments of debt:
Riviera Credit Facility	$	(20,000	)
Blue Mountain Credit Facility		(4,300	)
Mayzure Notes		(2,649	)
	$	(26,949	)

Debt

At July 31, 2019, there were no borrowings outstanding and approximately $197 million of available borrowing capacity under the Riviera Credit Facility (which includes a $33 million reduction for outstanding letters of credit). At July 31, 2019, total borrowings outstanding under the Blue Mountain Credit Facility were approximately $42 million and there was approximately $145 million of available borrowing capacity (which includes a $13 million reduction for outstanding letters of credit).

On March 20, 2019, Mayzure issued the Mayzure Notes, secured by the VPP Interests held by Mayzure. Neither Riviera Resources, Inc., nor any of its subsidiaries other than Mayzure, have guaranteed the Mayzure Notes. In accordance with the terms of the Mayzure Notes principal and interests are payable on a monthly basis commencing April 20, 2019, as a volumetric production payment from the VPP Interests.

For additional information related to the Company’s debt, see Note 6.

Counterparty Credit Risk

The Company accounts for its commodity derivatives at fair value. The Company’s counterparties are participants in the Credit Facilities. The Credit Facilities are secured by certain of the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ oil, natural gas and NGL reserves and personal property; therefore, the Company is not required to post any collateral. The Company does not receive collateral from its counterparties. The Company minimizes the credit risk in derivative instruments by: (i) limiting its exposure to any single counterparty; (ii) entering into derivative instruments only with counterparties that meet the Company’s minimum credit quality standard, or have a guarantee from an affiliate that meets the Company’s minimum credit quality standard; and (iii) monitoring the creditworthiness of the Company’s counterparties on an ongoing basis. In accordance with the Company’s standard practice, its commodity derivatives are subject to counterparty netting under

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agreements governing such derivatives and therefore the risk of loss due to counterparty nonperformance is somewhat mitigated.

Dividends

The Company is not currently paying a cash dividend; however, the Board of Directors periodically reviews the Company’s liquidity position to evaluate whether or not to pay a cash dividend. Any future payment of cash dividends would be subject to the restrictions in the Riviera Credit Facility.

Contingencies

See Part II. Item 1. “Legal Proceedings” for information regarding legal proceedings that the Company is party to and any contingencies related to these legal proceedings.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company enters into certain off-balance sheet arrangements and transactions, including short-term operating lease arrangements and undrawn letters of credit. In addition, the Company enters into other contractual agreements in the normal course of business for processing and transportation as well as for other oil and natural gas activities. Other than the items discussed above, there are no other arrangements, transactions or other relationships with unconsolidated entities or other persons that are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s liquidity or capital resource positions.

Commitments and Contractual Obligations

The Company has long-term debt, asset retirement obligations, operating leases and commodity derivative liabilities that were summarized in the table of commitments and contractual obligations in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2018. With the exception of borrowings and repayments of the Company’s debt obligations, there have been no other significant changes to the Company’s obligations since December 31, 2018. For additional information related to the Company’s debt, see Note 6.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations is based on the condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The preparation of these financial statements requires management of the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. These estimates and assumptions are based on management’s best estimates and judgment. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Such estimates and assumptions are adjusted when facts and circumstances dictate. Actual results may differ from these estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of the financial statements.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

For a discussion of recently issued accounting standards, see Note 1.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. These statements may include discussions about the Company’s:

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business strategy;

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acquisition and disposition strategy;

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financial strategy;

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ability to comply with the covenants with the credit facilities and the Mayzure notes;

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effects of legal proceedings;

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drilling locations;

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oil, natural gas and NGL reserves;

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realized oil, natural gas and NGL prices;

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production volumes;

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capital expenditures;

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economic and competitive advantages;

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credit and capital market conditions;

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regulatory changes;

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lease operating expenses, general and administrative expenses and development costs;

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future operating results;

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plans, objectives, expectations and intentions; and

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taxes.

All of these types of statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may be found in Item 2. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “project,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “pursue,” “target,” “continue,” the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology.

The forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are largely based on Company expectations, which reflect estimates and assumptions made by Company management. These estimates and assumptions reflect management’s best judgment based on currently known market conditions and other factors. Although the Company believes such estimates and assumptions to be reasonable, they are inherently uncertain and involve a number of risks and uncertainties beyond its control. In addition, management’s assumptions may prove to be inaccurate. The Company cautions that the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are not guarantees of future performance, and it cannot assure any reader that such statements will be realized or the events will occur. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated or implied in forward-looking statements due to factors set forth under the caption “Risk Factors” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q and in the Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2018, and elsewhere in the Annual Report. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made and, other than as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The Company’s primary market risk is attributable to fluctuations in commodity prices. This risk can affect the Company’s business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows. See below for quantitative and qualitative information about this risk.

The following should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2018. The reference to a “Note” herein refers to the accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 1. “Financial Statements.”

Commodity Price Risk

The Company’s most significant market risk relates to prices of oil, natural gas and NGL. The Company expects commodity prices to remain volatile and unpredictable. As commodity prices decline or rise significantly, revenues and marketing expenses and cash flows are likewise affected. In addition, future declines in commodity prices may result in noncash write-downs of the Company’s carrying amounts of its assets.

The Company hedges a portion of its forecasted production to reduce exposure to fluctuations in oil and natural gas prices and provide long-term cash flow predictability to manage its business. The Company does not enter into derivative contracts for trading purposes. The appropriate level of production to be hedged is an ongoing consideration based on a variety of factors, including among other things, current and future expected commodity market prices, the Company’s overall risk profile, including leverage and size and scale considerations, as well as any requirements for or restrictions on levels of

hedging contained in any credit facility or other debt instrument applicable at the time. In addition, when commodity prices are depressed and forward commodity price curves are flat or in backwardation, the Company may determine that the benefit of hedging its anticipated production at these levels is outweighed by its resultant inability to obtain higher revenues for its production if commodity prices recover during the duration of the contracts. As a result, the appropriate percentage of production volumes to be hedged may change over time.

At June 30, 2019, the fair value of fixed price swaps and collars was a net asset of approximately $14 million. A 10% increase in the NYMEX WTI oil, NYMEX Henry Hub natural gas and NGL prices above the June 30, 2019, prices would result in a net asset of approximately $4 million, which represents a decrease in the fair value of approximately $10 million; conversely, a 10% decrease in the NYMEX oil and Henry Hub natural gas and NGL prices below the June 30, 2019, prices would result in a net asset of approximately $24 million, which represents an increase in the fair value of approximately $10 million.

At December 31, 2018, the fair value of fixed price swaps and collars was a net asset of approximately $17 million. A 10% increase in the NYMEX WTI oil and NYMEX Henry Hub natural gas prices above the December 31, 2018, prices would result in a net liability of approximately $4 million, which represents a decrease in the fair value of approximately $21 million; conversely, a 10% decrease in the NYMEX oil and Henry Hub natural gas prices below the December 31, 2018, prices would result in a net asset of approximately $38 million, which represents an increase in the fair value of approximately $21 million.

The Company determines the fair value of its commodity derivatives utilizing pricing models that use a variety of techniques, including market quotes and pricing analysis. Inputs to the pricing models include publicly available prices and forward price curves generated from a compilation of data gathered from third parties. Company management validates the data provided by third parties by understanding the pricing models used, obtaining market values from other pricing sources, analyzing pricing data in certain situations and confirming that those instruments trade in active markets.

The prices of oil, natural gas and NGL have been extremely volatile, and the Company expects this volatility to continue. Prices for these commodities may fluctuate widely in response to relatively minor changes in the supply of and demand for such commodities, market uncertainty, including regional conditions and a variety of additional factors that are beyond its control. Actual gains or losses recognized related to the Company’s derivative contracts depend exclusively on the price of the commodities on the specified settlement dates provided by the derivative contracts. Additionally, the Company cannot be assured that its counterparties will be able to perform under its derivative contracts. If a counterparty fails to perform and the derivative arrangement is terminated, the Company’s cash flows could be impacted.

Interest Rate Risk

At June 30, 2019, the Company had debt outstanding under the Credit Facilities of $33.5 million in the aggregate which debt incurred interest at floating rates. A 1% increase in the respective market rates would result in an estimated $335,000 increase in annual interest expense.

At December 31, 2018, the Company had debt outstanding under the Credit Facilities of $24.5 million in the aggregate which debt incurred interest at floating rates. A 1% increase in the respective market rates would result in an estimated $245,000 increase in annual interest expense.

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company’s reports under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, and the Company’s Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the

desired control objectives, and management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

The Company carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of June 30, 2019.

Changes in the Company’s Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

The Company’s management is also responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act. The Company’s internal controls were designed to provide reasonable assurance as to the reliability of its financial reporting and the preparation and presentation of the condensed consolidated financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not detect or prevent misstatements. Projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the second quarter of 2019 that materially affected, or were reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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Part II – Other Information

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

Our business has many risks. Factors that could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results or liquidity and the trading price of our shares are described under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2018. As of the date of this report, these risk factors have not changed materially. This information should be considered carefully, together with other information in this report and other reports and materials we file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The Company’s Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $100 million of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock. On July 18, 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized an increase to the $100 million repurchase program to a total of up to $150 million. Purchases may be made from time to time in negotiated purchases or in the open market, including through Rule 10b5-1 prearranged stock trading plans designed to facilitate the repurchase of the Company’s shares during times it would not otherwise be in the market due to self-imposed trading blackout periods or

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Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds - Continued

possible possession of material nonpublic information. The timing and amounts of any such repurchases of shares will be subject to market conditions and certain other factors, and will be in accordance with applicable securities laws and other legal requirements, including restrictions contained in the Company’s then current credit facility. The repurchase plan does not obligate the Company to acquire any specific number of shares and may be discontinued at any time.

The following sets forth information with respect to the Company’s repurchases of shares of Riviera common stock during the second quarter of 2019.

Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased		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
							(in thousands)

April 1 – 30		1,351,850	$	14.55		1,351,850	$	27,731
May 1 – 31		627,394	$	14.08		627,394	$	18,899
June 1 – 30		1,167,912	$	12.68		1,167,912	$	4,087
Total		3,147,156	$	13.76		3,147,156

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable

Item 5.

Other Information

None

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Item 6.Exhibits

Exhibit Number		Description

31.1*	—	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer

31.2*	—	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer

32.1*	—	Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer

32.2*	—	Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer

101.INS*	—	XBRL Instance Document – the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL 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

*	Filed herewith.

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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.

		RIVIERA RESOURCES, INC.
		(Registrant)

Date: August 8, 2019		/s/ Darren R. Schluter
		Darren R. Schluter
		Executive Vice President, Finance, Administration and Chief Accounting Officer
		(Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

rvra-ex311_10.htm

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, David B. Rottino, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Riviera Resources, Inc. (the “registrant”);

2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 8, 2019


/s/ David B. Rottino
David B. Rottino
President and Chief Executive Officer

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Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, James G. Frew, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Riviera Resources, Inc. (the “registrant”);

(b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 8, 2019


/s/ James G. Frew
James G. Frew
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

rvra-ex321_6.htm

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Riviera Resources, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2019, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, David B. Rottino, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.


Date: August 8, 2019	/s/ David B. Rottino
	David B. Rottino
	President and Chief Executive Officer

rvra-ex322_9.htm

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Riviera Resources, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2019, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, James G. Frew, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.


Date: August 8, 2019	/s/ James G. Frew
	James G. Frew
	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer