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Evolution Petroleum Corp (EPM) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Revenue Growth Amid ...

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  • Total Revenue: $21.2 million, up 17% year over year.

  • Net Income: $1.2 million for the fourth quarter.

  • Adjusted EBITDA: $8 million, a 12% increase year over year.

  • Cash Flow from Operations: $8 million for the quarter.

  • CapEx: $2.5 million, primarily for development in SCOOP/STACK and Chaveroo fields.

  • Cash on Hand: $6.4 million at the end of the quarter.

  • Borrowings: $39.5 million on the credit facility.

  • Dividend: $0.12 per share, marking the 44th consecutive quarterly dividend.

  • Fiscal Year Revenue: $86 million.

  • Fiscal Year Net Income: $4 million.

  • Fiscal Year Adjusted EBITDA: $30 million.

  • Production Increase: 11% year over year to 7,209 net BOE per day.

Release Date: September 11, 2024

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

  • Evolution Petroleum Corp (EPM) achieved record liquids revenue and production for fiscal year 2024, driven by strategic transactions and asset acquisitions.

  • The company expanded its drilling inventory significantly, adding over 300 locations in the SCOOP/STACK regions and 80 plus locations at Chaveroo.

  • Participation in 22 wells at SCOOP/STACK exceeded initial expectations, generating higher returns and stronger production.

  • Delhi field has been certified as a carbon capture utilization and storage site, potentially driving further benefits.

  • Evolution Petroleum Corp (EPM) maintained its dividend strategy, announcing a $0.12 dividend for the 44th consecutive quarter, supported by a diverse and low-decline asset portfolio.

Negative Points

  • The company faced a challenging macro environment with historically low natural gas prices, impacting revenue from natural gas.

  • Operational challenges at the Delhi field included power outages and downtime from CO2 recycle compressors, affecting production.

  • Chaveroo wells experienced higher-than-expected drilling costs due to fluid losses, impacting overall cost efficiency.

  • The company has significant debt, with $39.5 million in borrowings on its credit facility, which could limit financial flexibility.

  • Future development plans, such as the Test Site V at Delhi, are still in early stages, with uncertainties around timelines and outcomes.

Q & A Highlights

Q: Can you provide more details on the Test Site V with ExxonMobil in the Delhi field? A: Kelly Loyd, President and CEO, explained that Test Site V is on the eastern side of the current development, west of the town of Delhi. It is an extension of the current development rather than a new phase. Mark Bunch, COO, added that CO2 has migrated there, and the plan is to drill producers for efficient and high-return results.