Parex Resources Announces First Quarter Results, Declaration of Q2 2025 Dividend, and Operational Update

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Parex Resources Inc.
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CALGARY, Alberta, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parex Resources Inc. (“Parex” or the “Company”) (TSX: PXT) is pleased to announce its financial and operating results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2025, the declaration of its Q2 2025 regular dividend of C$0.385 per share, as well as an operational update. All amounts herein are in United States Dollars (“USD”) unless otherwise stated.

“We entered the year with a disciplined and diversified plan aimed at delivering steady performance, and given current market volatility, are focused on sustaining base production and maintaining flexibility,” commented Imad Mohsen, President & Chief Executive Officer.

"After a measured first quarter, drilling activity is increasing consistent with our budget. The recent tuck-in acquisition of LLA-32, an asset integral to our development plans, along with encouraging exploration results, represent key milestones that will drive near-term production. While we are well-positioned to deliver a strong second half, we will closely monitor commodity prices and our capital allocation throughout the year to maximize shareholder value."

Key Highlights

  • Generated Q1 2025 funds flow provided by operations ("FFO")(1) of $122 million and FFO per share(2)(3) of $1.24.

  • Tracking to deliver FY 2025 average production guidance of 43,000 to 47,000 boe/d; YTD 2025 average production is approximately 43,100 boe/d(5)(7), with plans intact for a growing H2 2025 production profile.

  • Positive initial results at two prospects in the Southern Llanos, which are driving near-field exploration momentum.

  • Capital expenditure(6) guidance for FY 2025 remains at $285 to $315 million, though the Company continues to monitor commodity prices and could revise lower if warranted by market conditions.

  • Executed a tuck-in acquisition of the remaining working interest at LLA-32 for total consideration of $16 million.

Q1 2025 Results

  • Average oil & natural gas production was 43,658 boe/d(7).

  • Realized net income of $81 million or $0.82 per share basic(3).

  • Generated FFO(1) of $122 million and FFO per share(2)(3) of $1.24.

  • Current taxes were $12 million; at current Brent crude oil strip pricing, the Company expects its FY 2025 effective current tax rate to be 0-3%.

  • Produced an operating netback(2) of $39.40/boe and an FFO netback(2) of $30.90/boe from an average Brent price of $74.98/bbl.

  • Incurred $57 million of capital expenditures(6), primarily from activities at Cabrestero, Capachos, and LLA-34.

  • Generated $65 million of free funds flow(6) that was used for return of capital initiatives, $10 million of bank debt repayment and increasing working capital surplus(1); working capital surplus(1) was $69 million and cash $81 million at quarter end.

  • Paid a C$0.385 per share(4) regular quarterly dividend and repurchased 524,900 shares.