Announcement • 21h
Gulfport Energy Corporation Appoints Domenic J. Dell’Osso, Jr. as Member of the Board On May 28, 2026, the Board of Gulfport Energy Corporation voted to increase the size of the Board to seven members and appointed Domenic J. Dell’Osso, Jr. to serve as a member of the Board until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until his successor is duly elected and qualified. On May 4, 2026, Mr. Dell’Osso was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective as of May 28, 2026. Mr. Dell’Osso has more than 20 years of experience in the energy sector, with expertise in corporate strategy, capital markets and mergers and acquisitions, as well as leading companies through periods of transformation to position them for long-term value creation. Most recently, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Expand Energy Corporation (formerly Chesapeake Energy Corporation) from 2021 to February 2026. During his tenure as CEO, Expand Energy became the largest natural gas producer in the United States and grew EBITDA and free cash flow significantly. The company also became widely recognized as the capital efficiency and cost leader in every basin of operations, exhibiting disciplined capital allocation to match market conditions and return significant capital to shareholders. Mr. Dell’Osso joined Chesapeake in 2008, serving in roles of increasing responsibility, including Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 2010 to 2021. Prior to Chesapeake, he was an investment banker with Jefferies & Co and Banc of America Securities. He earned a Master of Business Administration in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Boston College. Mr. Dell’Osso currently serves on the board of Transocean Ltd. GPOR
Live News • May 14
Gulfport Energy Delivers Strong Q1 Profits With CEO Transition and Expanded Ohio Holdings Gulfport Energy reported Q1 2026 net income of $165.8 million, compared with a loss in the prior year, supported by higher natural gas prices, efficiency gains and a 7% production increase.
Operating cash flow reached $292.9 million, liquidity stood at $772.2 million, and the company’s borrowing base commitments rose 10% to $1.1b.
Gulfport acquired additional acreage in Ohio that added more than two years to its inventory, repurchased 866,279 shares for $172.8 million as part of a $1.5b buyback plan, and appointed Domenic “Nick” Dell’Osso, Jr. as President and CEO effective May 28, 2026, while reaffirming its 2026 development and production guidance.
The mix of stronger earnings, solid liquidity and continued share repurchases reflects a management team focused on balancing growth projects with returning capital to shareholders.
Investors may want to monitor how the new CEO executes on capital allocation and cost control, particularly as the company works toward its stated 2026 development and production plans. Announcement • May 07
Gulfport Energy Corporation Appoints Domenic J. Dell’Osso, Jr. as Chief Executive Officer, Effective May 28, 2026 Gulfport Energy Corporation announced that Domenic “Nick” Dell’Osso, Jr. has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective May 28, 2026. Mr. Dell’Osso has more than 20 years of experience in the energy sector, with expertise in corporate strategy, capital markets and mergers and acquisitions, as well as leading companies through periods of transformation to position them for long-term value creation. Most recently, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Expand Energy Corporation (formerly Chesapeake Energy Corporation) from 2021 to February 2026. During his tenure as CEO, Expand Energy became the largest natural gas producer in the United States and grew EBITDA and free cash flow significantly. The company also became widely recognized as the capital efficiency and cost leader in every basin of operations, exhibiting disciplined capital allocation to match market conditions and return significant capital to shareholders. Mr. Dell’Osso joined Chesapeake in 2008, serving in roles of increasing responsibility, including Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 2010 to 2021. Prior to Chesapeake, he was an investment banker with Jefferies & Co and Banc of America Securities. He earned a Master of Business Administration in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Boston College. Mr. Dell’Osso currently serves on the board of Transocean Ltd. 
