Trican Reports Third Quarter Results for 2025 and Declares Quarterly Dividend

Core Insights - Trican Well Service Ltd. reported strong third-quarter results for 2025, driven by the acquisition of Iron Horse Coiled Tubing Inc. and increased operating activity despite weak commodity prices [5][29]. Financial Performance - Revenue for Q3 2025 was $300.6 million, up from $221.6 million in Q3 2024, marking a 35.5% increase [5][7]. - Adjusted EBITDAS for Q3 2025 was $66.9 million, compared to $53.1 million in Q3 2024, reflecting a 25.5% increase [5][7]. - Free cash flow for Q3 2025 was $35.4 million, up from $32.4 million in Q3 2024, with free cash flow per share increasing to $0.19 from $0.16 [5][7]. - Profit for Q3 2025 was $28.9 million, compared to $24.5 million in Q3 2024, with profit per share rising to $0.15 from $0.12 [5][7]. Acquisition Details - The acquisition of Iron Horse was completed on August 27, 2025, for $77.25 million in cash and 33.76 million common shares, enhancing Trican's service capabilities in key plays [3][29]. - The acquisition added four fracturing spreads and 10 coiled tubing units, significantly expanding Trican's operational capacity [30]. Capital Management - Trican's balance sheet remains strong, with positive working capital of $209.4 million as of September 30, 2025, compared to $101.7 million at the end of 2024 [5][16]. - The company has been active in its Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB) program, repurchasing 13.2 million shares at an average price of $4.27 per share [6][37]. - A quarterly dividend of $0.055 per share was approved, reflecting a 22.2% increase from the previous year [8][36]. Market Conditions - Commodity prices have been challenging, with oil prices trending downwards, affecting customer capital programs [19][20]. - The commencement of LNG exports from the LNG Canada facility is expected to improve natural gas pricing and support growth in drilling and completions activity [21][24]. Strategic Initiatives - Trican is investing in technology modernization, including an integrated ERP platform and enhancements in artificial intelligence and data analytics [11][34]. - The company is upgrading its hydraulic fracturing fleet with Tier 4 Dynamic Gas Blending engine technology and electric ancillary equipment to reduce emissions and fuel costs [13][15].