SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC

Outlook

SandRidge remains focused on growing the value of its asset base in a safe, responsible and efficient manner, while exercising prudent capital allocations to projects that provide high rates of returns in the current commodity price environment. These standalone projects include (1) artificial lift conversions to more efficient and cost-effective systems, (2) high-graded re-fracturing and recompletion and (3) opportunistic leasing that could bolster future development and complement the recently acquired Cherokee assets. The Company's incumbent leasehold remains approximately 99% held by production, which cost-effectively maintains its development option over a reasonable tenor. These assets have higher relative gas content for which prices are not yet at optimal levels to resume development or material reactivations. However, SandRidge will continue to monitor forward-looking commodity prices, project results, costs and other factors that could influence returns on investments over an expanded portfolio. These and other factors will continue to shape the Company's development decisions in 2024 and beyond. More information and updated guidance will be provided, subject to closing the acquisition, before the end of the third quarter.

SandRidge remains vigilant in evaluating further merger and acquisition opportunities, with consideration of its strong balance sheet and commitment to its capital return program.

Environmental, Social, & Governance ("ESG")

SandRidge maintains its Environmental, Social, and Governance ("ESG") commitment, to include no routine flaring of produced natural gas and transporting over 95% of its produced water via pipeline instead of truck. Additionally, SandRidge maintains an emphasis on the safety and training of our workforce. The Company has personnel dedicated to the close monitoring of our safety standards and daily operations.