Earnings Call

Yes. You read that right.

Texas Pacific Land Corporation (NYSE: TPL) (the “Company” or “TPL”) announced today that the Company will release first quarter 2021 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, May 6, 2021. A conference call will be held on Friday, May 7, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

New CFO and New Auditor

Texas Pacific Land Corporation Announces Chris Steddum to Succeed Robert Packer as Chief Financial Officer :: Texas Pacific Land Corporation (TPL)

Texas Pacific Land Corporation (NYSE: TPL) (the “Company” or “TPL”) today announced that, effective May 31, 2021, Chief Financial Officer Robert Packer will retire after a distinguished 10-year career with the Company. Chris Steddum, TPL’s current Vice President, Finance and Investor Relations, will succeed Mr. Packer as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. The Company has also appointed Stephanie Buffington, TPL’s current Vice President, Accounting, to the newly created role of Chief Accounting Officer. Both appointments will become effective on June 1, 2021. Mr. Packer will serve as an advisor to the Company through the end of the year to ensure a smooth transition.

In addition to these leadership changes, TPL also announced that it has retained Deloitte & Touche LLP (“Deloitte”) to serve as its Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the calendar year ending in 2021. The Company’s long time auditors Lane Gorman Trubitt, LLC informed the Company that the firm would not stand for re-election. The Company’s Audit Committee conducted an extensive selection process which included evaluating factors such as: audit quality, technical competency, industry expertise, use of technology and methods of communication. The Audit Committee selected Deloitte from several other well qualified candidates.

Several readers have emailed me with wishes for a Big Four accounting firm. Here it is.

Congratulations Mr. Steddum! No debt or options, thanks!