EnerCom Denver – The Energy Investment Conference
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Vitesse (VTS) EnerCom Denver – The Energy Investment Conference summary

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EnerCom Denver – The Energy Investment Conference summary

18 Aug, 2026

Leadership and company overview

  • New CEO and President appointed in May, bringing extensive industry and board experience.

  • Company operates a differentiated E&P model with both operated and predominantly non-operated interests in over 7,800 wells across three basins.

  • Focus on investing capital for accretive returns, converting investments to free cash flow, and returning capital to shareholders via a durable dividend.

  • Diversification achieved through an average 3.5% working interest spread across wells.

Strategic model and capital allocation

  • Four-part model: own, acquire, convert, and return, emphasizing diversification and capital flexibility.

  • Production guidance for 2026 targets 16,750 BOE/day (61% oil) with a $1.75/share annualized dividend.

  • Conservative hedging and leverage strategies ensure cash flow visibility and balance sheet flexibility.

  • Capital allocation prioritizes the dividend, followed by disciplined reinvestment and debt reduction.

  • Every reinvestment decision is screened for its support of the dividend and must meet strict return thresholds.

Growth, acquisitions, and operational discipline

  • Growth is a core strategy but must create value and fit within established capital allocation principles.

  • Over 175 acquisitions completed since 2013, totaling ~$800 million, with flexibility in deal size.

  • Recent acquisition of Lucero in 2025 expanded operated position to 60 wells in the Williston Basin.

  • Participation in wells is based on economic thresholds, with a 93% consent rate since 2023.

  • No arbitrary production growth targets; leverage targeted at 1x or less, with flexibility for compelling deals.

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