From Business NewsWire
Abraxas Petroleum Corporation (“Abraxas” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AXAS) today announced Geoffrey R. King, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Abraxas, submitted his resignation on June 4, 2018 to pursue another opportunity in the financial sector.
Mr. King’s resignation is not the result of any dispute or disagreement with the Company, or any matter relating to the Company’s accounting practices or financial statements. Mr. King will continue in his role as Abraxas’ Chief Financial Officer until June 26, 2018 to ensure an orderly transition of his responsibilities. Abraxas intends to immediately initiate a search for Mr. King’s permanent successor. Bill Krog, the current Chief Accounting Officer, will serve as the Company’s principal financial and accounting officer for the interim period.
Bob Watson, President and CEO of Abraxas, commented, “We would like to thank Geoff for his contributions to Abraxas over the last five years and wish him success in his new endeavor.”
Mr. King said, “I am extremely proud of our achievements at Abraxas over the last five years. Despite a substantial industry downturn, we streamlined the Company’s asset base, significantly delevered the balance sheet, reduced operating expenses by approximately 70% and more than doubled our production base. With the Company now boasting years of highly economic drilling inventory in the Delaware Basin, I am confident this highly economic growth will continue to the benefit of shareholders. Importantly, I believe now is the proper time for me to pursue another opportunity given Abraxas’ currently pristine financial condition.”
About Abraxas
Abraxas Petroleum Corporation is a San Antonio based crude oil and natural gas exploration and production company with operations across the Rocky Mountain, Permian Basin and South Texas regions of the United States.
Abraxas Petroleum Corporation
Geoffrey King, 210-490-4788
Vice President – Chief Financial Officer
gking@abraxaspetroleum.com
www.abraxaspetroleum.com
