Obsidian Energy(US:OBE) Newsfileยท2025-07-30 11:00Financial Performance - The company reported cash flow from operating activities of $55.2 million for Q2 2025, down from $77.9 million in Q2 2024 [2] - Funds flow from operations (FFO) was $65.8 million ($0.94 per share) compared to $115.2 million ($1.51 per share) in the same quarter last year [8] - Net income for Q2 2025 was $15.3 million ($0.22 per share), a decrease from $37.1 million ($0.48 per share) in Q2 2024 [8] - Capital expenditures totaled $40.2 million in Q2 2025, down from $59.2 million in Q2 2024 [8] - Net debt decreased to $270.2 million as of June 30, 2025, from $432.5 million a year earlier [8] Operational Highlights - Average daily production was 28,943 barrels of oil equivalent (boe) per day, compared to 35,773 boe per day in Q2 2024 [2] - The company successfully brought 20 wells into production during Q2 2025, primarily in the Peace River area [12] - The average sales price for light oil was $91.09 per barrel, while heavy oil averaged $61.27 per barrel [2] - The company closed the disposition of its Pembina assets on April 7, 2025, which contributed to a reduction in decommissioning liabilities [5] Share Buyback Program - The company repurchased and canceled approximately 5.4 million shares for $36.6 million during Q2 2025, representing about 7% of outstanding shares [4] - Since the inception of the share buyback program in 2023, the company has repurchased and canceled approximately 20% of its shares, totaling around 16.7 million shares [5][11] Future Outlook - The company plans to continue its capital development program in the second half of 2025, with three rigs currently operating in Peace River and plans to add another rig in Willesden Green [10] - The Clearwater waterflood pilot project is set to begin water injection in Q3 2025 [12] - The company anticipates further operational success based on encouraging initial production rates from recent wells [12]