
Core Insights - Epsilon Energy Ltd. has entered into definitive agreements to acquire Peak Exploration and Production LLC and Peak BLM Lease LLC, which are majority owned by Yorktown Energy Partners LLC [1][2] - The total consideration for the acquisition includes 6 million common shares of Epsilon and the assumption of approximately $49 million in debt, with potential additional contingent consideration of up to 2.5 million shares [2][4] - The acquisition is expected to close in Q4 2025, pending shareholder approval [2] Transaction Highlights - The acquired Peak assets encompass 40,500 net acres in the Powder River Basin (PRB), with Q2 2025 production reported at 2.2 MBoepd, consisting of 56% oil and 44% gas [4] - The acquisition is projected to increase Epsilon's proved reserves by approximately 150%, totaling 21.5 MMBoe according to a third-party reserves report [4] - Epsilon estimates 111 net priority locations on the acquired PRB position, which are defined by specific economic criteria [5] Pro-Forma Company Overview - Post-acquisition, Epsilon will have four primary project areas: NEPA core Marcellus, Permian Barnett in Texas, WCSB in Alberta, and the newly acquired core PRB [6] - Pro-forma Q2 2025 production is expected to be 47 MMcfe, with a composition of 77% natural gas and 22% oil [6] - Pro-forma year-end 2024 proved reserves are estimated at 213 Bcfe, with 59% natural gas and 39% oil [6] Financial Considerations - The acquisition is considered attractively priced, equating to $1,100 per undeveloped acre or $340,000 per priority location based on Epsilon's stock price of $6.21 [9] - The transaction is expected to be accretive to forecasted 2025 and 2026 Adjusted EBITDA per share and cash flow per share [9] - Epsilon maintains a strong balance sheet, allowing for consistent dividend payouts and future dividend support [9] Operational Updates - Epsilon's capital expenditures for Q2 2025 were $4 million, primarily for drilling and completing wells in Texas and Alberta [11] - The company reported a $2.7 million impairment related to recently drilled wells in Alberta due to cost overruns and underperformance [12] - Epsilon's management remains optimistic about the potential of its assets, particularly in the Garrington and Harmattan areas [13] Current Financial Performance - For Q2 2025, Epsilon reported total revenues of $11.6 million, a 59% increase year-over-year [23] - The company achieved a net income of $1.55 million for Q2 2025, compared to $0.82 million in Q2 2024 [24] - Adjusted EBITDA for the first half of 2025 was $18 million, reflecting a significant increase from the previous year [29]