GEODRILL ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS

In This Article:

-Strong Commodity Prices and Robust Demand Drives Record Revenue and EBITDA-

TORONTO, May 12, 2025 /CNW/ - Geodrill Limited ("Geodrill" or the "Company") (TSX: GEO) (OTCQX: GEODF), a leading West African based drilling company, reported its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. All figures are reported in U.S. dollars ($), unless otherwise indicated. Geodrill's financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS").

Financial Overview Q1-2025:

  • Generated record revenue of $48.8M, a 41% increase compared to Q1-2024;

  • Delivered record EBITDA of $13.6M, or 28% of revenue, a 104% increase compared to Q1-2024;

  • Achieved net income of $5.6M, or $0.12 per share, compared to net income of $2.1M or $0.04 per share for Q1-2024;

  • Achieved Total Equity of $125M, an increase of 11% compared to Q1-2024; and

  • Generated Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) of 18% and Return on Equity (ROE) of 10%, reflecting strong capital efficiency and profitability.

Operational and Strategic Q1-2025:

  • Averaged 75% rig utilization on the enlarged fleet during the quarter compared to 65% in Q1-2024;

  • Strengthened operations in West Africa and Egypt, repositioning rigs for continued growth;

  • Expanded presence in South America by adding additional rigs to meet customer demand; and

  • Increased the rig fleet to 98 rigs, adding 3 rigs during the quarter.

Outlook:

  • Demand for our services remains strong despite tariff concerns;

  • Strong gold and copper prices continue to fuel demand for drilling services; and

  • Pipeline of bidding remains very active.

Financial Summary 

Results in US$ 000s                         

(except earnings per share and
percentages)

For the three months 
ended Mar 31, 2025 

For the three months 
ended Mar 31, 2024 

Revenue

48,752

34,667

Gross profit

13,552

7,445

Gross profit margin

28 %

21 %

EBITDA(1)(2)

13,569

6,663

EBITDA margin

28 %

19 %

Net Income

5,572

2,114

Earnings per share-

basic

0.12

0.04

Notes:
     (1)   EBITDA = earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
     (2)   Please see "Non-IFRS Measures" below for additional discussion.

"Our exceptional performance in the first quarter underscores the strength of management's strategy – sharply focused on core markets and meeting increasing client demand through strategic rig fleet expansion," commented Greg Borsk, Chief Financial Officer. "With gold prices reaching new highs and a strong focus on gold drilling, Geodrill continues to consistently deliver robust revenue growth."