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Sable Offshore(SOC) - 2025 Q1 - Quarterly Report
SOCSable Offshore(SOC)2025-05-09 20:03

Business Combination and Financing - The Business Combination was completed on February 14, 2024, resulting in the issuance of 44,024,910 shares of Common Stock for gross proceeds of 440.2million[169].AsecondPIPEInvestmentonSeptember26,2024,raisedapproximately440.2 million[169]. - A second PIPE Investment on September 26, 2024, raised approximately 150.0 million by issuing 7,500,000 shares at 20.00pershare[170].Thecompanyhasraisedapproximately20.00 per share[170]. - The company has raised approximately 440.2 million from the First PIPE Investment and 150.0millionfromtheSecondPIPEInvestmenttosupportitscapitalneeds[194].ThenetcashprovidedbyfinancingactivitiesfortheperiodFebruary14,2024,throughMarch31,2024,was150.0 million from the Second PIPE Investment to support its capital needs[194]. - The net cash provided by financing activities for the period February 14, 2024, through March 31, 2024, was 396.0 million, contributing to a combined total of 418.5millionforthepredecessorandsuccessorperiods[203].OperationalPerformanceTheCompanyhasnothadanysubstantialrevenuessincetheshutin,withoperatingexpensesbeingtheprincipalmetricsforperformanceassessment[182].OperatingandmaintenanceexpensesforQ12025were418.5 million for the predecessor and successor periods[203]. Operational Performance - The Company has not had any substantial revenues since the shut-in, with operating expenses being the principal metrics for performance assessment[182]. - Operating and maintenance expenses for Q1 2025 were 34.4 million, an increase of 19.8millionor135.319.8 million or 135.3% compared to 7.3 million in the prior periods, primarily due to additional maintenance expenses related to restart efforts[188]. - Depletion, depreciation, amortization, and accretion for Q1 2025 were 3.0million,adecreaseof3.0 million, a decrease of 1.0 million or 24.6% compared to 4.0millioninthepriorperiods,asdepreciationexpensewasnotrecognizedfollowingtheBusinessCombination[189].GeneralandadministrativeexpensesforQ12025were4.0 million in the prior periods, as depreciation expense was not recognized following the Business Combination[189]. - General and administrative expenses for Q1 2025 were 22.3 million, a decrease of 129.8millioncomparedto129.8 million compared to 152.2 million in the prior periods, mainly due to significant accrued settlements and reduced legal expenses[190][191]. - Total other expense, net for Q1 2025 was 38.9million,anincreaseof38.9 million, an increase of 31.2 million compared to 7.7millioninthepriorperiods,drivenbya7.7 million in the prior periods, driven by a 23.1 million increase in the fair value of warrant liabilities and 11.2millionininterestexpense[192].NetlossforQ12025was11.2 million in interest expense[192]. - Net loss for Q1 2025 was 109.5 million, a decrease of 82.4millionor42.982.4 million or 42.9% compared to a net loss of 180.1 million in the prior periods[188]. - For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the company reported a net loss of 109.5million,whichincludesnoncashexpensestotaling109.5 million, which includes non-cash expenses totaling 62.2 million[200]. - The company incurred a combined net loss of 191.9millionfortheperiodsJanuary1,2024,throughMarch31,2024,primarilyduetooperationalchallenges[200].CashFlowandFinancialPositionCashflowsusedinoperatingactivitiesforQ12025were191.9 million for the periods January 1, 2024, through March 31, 2024, primarily due to operational challenges[200]. Cash Flow and Financial Position - Cash flows used in operating activities for Q1 2025 were 47.9 million, a decrease of 10.7millionor18.210.7 million or 18.2% compared to 58.6 million in the prior periods, attributed to maintenance and operational readiness activities[199]. - The net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was 63.3million,adecreaseof69.063.3 million, a decrease of 69.0% compared to the previous period[201]. - As of March 31, 2025, the company had no off-balance sheet arrangements, indicating a stable financial position[207]. - There is substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern due to the need for regulatory approvals and potential cost overruns in restarting production[198]. Regulatory and Compliance Issues - The Coastal Commission issued a Notice of Violation regarding unpermitted development activities, which the Company is addressing through compliance measures[177]. - The Company is actively engaged in legal proceedings against the Coastal Commission regarding the authority to prohibit work authorized by existing permits[181]. - The Company has implemented enhanced integrity standards for the Pipeline as approved by the California Office of the State Fire Marshal[176]. Future Outlook - The company estimates remaining start-up expenses of approximately 44.1 million to restart production in Q2 2025, focusing on regulatory approvals and pipeline repairs[195]. - The company expects production to restart in Q2 2025, after which operating cash flows are anticipated to be sufficient to cover operating expenses and debt[194]. - Future cash flow from operations will depend on the ability to bring oil and gas production back online and prevailing commodity prices[200]. Company Classification - The company is classified as an "emerging growth company" and a "smaller reporting company," allowing for reduced public company reporting requirements[221][222]. - The company is subject to risks associated with being an emerging growth company, which may affect future performance and results[165]. Asset Management - The SYU Assets, which include three offshore platforms and an onshore processing facility, have been shut in since 2015 and are not currently producing oil and gas[172]. - The company has maintained the SYU Assets in an operation-ready state since 2015, with no depletion recorded until production restarts[213].