X0306 4 2018-01-02 0001533924 Midstates Petroleum Company, Inc. MPO 0001358709 Snyder Todd R 321 SOUTH BOSTON, SUITE 1000 TULSA OK 74103 true false false false Restricted Stock Unit 2018-01-02 4 A false 8741 0 A Common Stock 8741 8741 D Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock. Pursuant to the Issuer's 2016 Long Term Incentive Plan (the "Plan"), the Reporting Person received an award of restricted stock units which will vest on the first to occur of (i) December 31, 2018, (ii) the date the Reporting Person ceases to be a director of the board of directors of the Issuer (other than for cause), (iii) the Reporting Person's death, (iv) the Reporting Person's disability or (v) a change in control of the Issuer. Subject to certain exceptions, delivery shall be made within ten days following the applicable vesting date. /s/ TODD R. SNYDER, by Scott C. Weatherholt, as Attorney-in Fact 2018-01-04