Neal Dingmann's questions to Permian Resources Corp (PR) leadership • Q4 2024
Question
Neal Dingmann asked about the key drivers behind Permian Resources' consistent operational efficiencies, questioning if they stem from asset integration or other factors. He also inquired about the company's shareholder return framework and how it plans to allocate free cash flow beyond the base dividend.
Answer
Co-CEO William Hickey attributed the efficiency gains to a deeply ingrained company culture of continuous improvement and a hyper-focus on the Delaware Basin, noting that M&A primarily serves to showcase this cost structure. Executive Hays Mabry stated that the primary goal for shareholder returns is to grow the base dividend annually, with excess cash allocated to the highest-return opportunities, including debt reduction, buybacks, or M&A.