Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported GAAP and recurring earnings of $1.5 per share for the first quarter, compared to $1.49 per share in the previous year, indicating a slight increase in earnings [18] - Higher utility earnings were largely offset by a decrease in parent and other earnings, with the natural gas segment showing improved results due to higher revenues from infrastructure investments [19][20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Electric transmission earnings increased by $0.04 per share due to increased revenues from system investments, while electric distribution earnings rose by $0.03 per share from grid modernization and rate increases in New Hampshire and Massachusetts [19] - The natural gas segment's earnings improved by $0.06 per share, primarily due to higher revenues from infrastructure investments and base distribution rate increases [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is projecting an 8% growth in rate base over the next five years, with a strategic shift towards higher distribution spending in Massachusetts to meet electrification goals [8][9] - The company is examining opportunities related to ISO New England's new RFP for transmission operators to address future load growth [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to leverage its strengths in transmission and distribution investment opportunities, reaffirming its 2025 EPS guidance and long-term EPS growth rate of 5% to 7% through 2029 [6][17] - The company is focused on customer innovation and affordability, investing in advanced technologies to enhance reliability and efficiency [10][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to continue driving value for customers and shareholders, emphasizing a commitment to financial strength and sustainability [16][17] - The company is actively working with regulators and communities to address affordability and transparency in energy bills, particularly in response to high gas bills [12][13] Other Important Information - The company is divesting Aquarion Water, which is expected to close by the end of the year, and anticipates improvements in its FFO to debt ratio as a result [14][27] - The company has a five-year capital plan of $24.2 billion, reflecting a 10% increase over the last plan, with significant investments in transmission and distribution infrastructure [23][24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Tariff exposure related to offshore projects - Management confirmed that all necessary equipment has been procured for the offshore project, with no anticipated challenges related to tariffs [33][34] Question: Regulatory approval timeline for Aquarion divestment - Management expects the transaction to close in 2025, with a straightforward regulatory approval process anticipated [40][41] Question: Impact of securitization on equity needs - Management indicated that if securitization occurs, it would revisit its equity needs, but did not assume it in the current financing strategy [48][49] Question: Updates on AMI process - Management is seeking clarity on the recovery of expenditures related to the AMI program and is committed to spending as directed by Connecticut [51] Question: Thoughts on PURA composition and timing - Management is eager for a stable regulatory environment but could not predict the timing of filling the remaining seats on PURA [56][57] Question: FFO to debt improvement expectations - Management expects significant improvement in FFO to debt metrics, driven by enhanced cash flows from operations [60][61] Question: Upcoming Millstone recontracting rates - Management noted that it is too early to determine the impact of the Millstone contract, which is up in 2029 [72][73] Question: GSEP rule changes impact - Management stated that the recent GSEP decision would not have a major impact on their operations and they are supportive of exploring non-pipe alternatives [81][82] Question: Completion percentage of the Revolution project - Management did not provide a specific percentage of project completion but confirmed that construction is progressing well [83] Question: Regulatory under recoveries and future expectations - Management highlighted the RAM docket as significant for recovery, with timely adjustments expected in Massachusetts and New Hampshire [89][90]

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lancaster Resources Inc. (CSE:LCR | OTC Pink:LANRF | FRA:6UF0) (“Lancaster” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Watson as its President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2025. Highlights: Brings over 23 years of technical and executive leadership in the exploration and development of critical minerals (including uranium and lithium), precious metals (notably gold), and conventional energy.Led the acquis ...

Financial Performance - Antero Resources Corporation reported first-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of 78 cents per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 90 cents, but an increase from 7 cents in the same quarter last year [1] - Total quarterly revenues were $1,353 million, below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,399 million, but up from $1,122 million year-over-year [1] Production Overview - Total production in the first quarter was 306 billion cubic feet equivalent (Bcfe), down from 312 Bcfe a year ago and below the estimate of 302 Bcfe [2] - Natural gas production, which accounted for 64% of total production, was 195 Bcf, a 3% decrease from 202 Bcf year-over-year and below the estimate of 201 Bcf [2] - Oil production amounted to 852 thousand barrels (MBbls), an 18% decline from 1,035 MBbls in the previous year and below the estimate of 1,008 MBbls [3] - C2 Ethane production increased by 10% to 7,442 MBbls from 6,760 MBbls year-over-year, exceeding the estimate of 5,761 MBbls [3] - C3+ NGLs production was 10,229 MBbls, a 3% decrease from 10,564 MBbls reported a year ago, but higher than the estimate of 10,122 MBbls [4] Price Realization - Weighted natural-gas-equivalent price realization was $4.55 per thousand cubic feet equivalent (Mcfe), up from $3.39 year-over-year but below the estimate of $5.24 [5] - Realized prices for natural gas increased 71% to $4.01 per Mcf from $2.35 a year ago, below the estimate of $4.40 per Mcf [5] - Oil price realization was $59.08 per barrel (Bbl), lower than $62.53 year-over-year but above the estimate of $57.60 per Bbl [6] - Realized price for C3+ NGLs increased to $45.65 per Bbl from $43.05 year-over-year, exceeding the estimate of $39.04 per Bbl [6] - Realized price for C2 Ethane rose to $12.70 per Bbl from $9.32 year-over-year, above the estimate of $8.55 per Bbl [6] Operating Expenses - Total operating expenses increased to $1,081 million from $1,075 million year-over-year, below the estimate of $1,107 million [7] - Average lease operating costs were 11 cents per Mcfe, up 22% from 9 cents year-over-year [7] - Gathering and compression costs were 77 cents per Mcfe, a 7% increase from the prior year [8] - Transportation expenses rose 5% year-over-year to 65 cents per Mcfe, while processing costs increased 4% to 85 cents per Mcfe [8] Capital Expenditures and Financials - In the first quarter, Antero Resources spent $157 million on drilling and completion operations [10] - As of March 31, 2025, the company had no cash and cash equivalents and a long-term debt of $1.29 billion [10]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported net sales of $1.1 billion for Q1 2025, reflecting a decrease year over year primarily due to lower lithium market pricing, although this was partially offset by higher volumes in specialties [5][10] - Adjusted EBITDA was $267 million, down 8% year over year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin improving by approximately 400 basis points [11][10] - The company generated $545 million in cash from operations, achieving an operating cash conversion rate exceeding 200% [5][24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Specialties drove a 30% increase in adjusted EBITDA year over year, while energy storage volume remained flat due to optimized lithium conversion and reduced tolling volumes [11][12] - Adjusted EBITDA for specialties increased significantly, while corporate EBITDA declined due to a foreign exchange loss compared to the previous year's gain [12][11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company anticipates global lithium demand growth in the range of 15% to 40% for 2025, influenced by tariff impacts and macroeconomic trends [8][28] - The lithium demand outlook is expected to remain robust, more than doubling from 2024 to 2030, driven by the energy transition and demand for electric vehicles [8][28] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on optimizing its conversion network, improving cost and productivity, reducing capital expenditure, and enhancing financial flexibility [7][20] - The company aims to maintain its competitive position through a comprehensive playbook of actions, ensuring adaptability in a dynamic market environment [20][33] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the long-term growth potential of the lithium market, despite uncertainties around tariffs and macroeconomic conditions [28][30] - The company is maintaining its full-year 2025 outlook considerations, emphasizing the importance of managing controllable factors to generate value [33][32] Other Important Information - The direct impact of tariffs on the company's operations is expected to be minimal due to global diversification exemptions, particularly for critical minerals like lithium [6][13] - The company ended Q1 with available liquidity of $3.1 billion, enhancing its financial flexibility [23][24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Could you speak to the different scenarios that may affect demand in 2025? - Management indicated that the current uncertain environment reflects the wide range of demand growth projections, with a best estimate in the mid-20% range [35][36] Question: Can you elaborate on the progress in productivity initiatives? - Management noted that they are on track to reach the high end of their productivity improvement target and emphasized that productivity is an ongoing focus [38][39] Question: How do you view the ease of US and European EV makers replicating Chinese breakthroughs in battery technology? - Management stated that advancements in battery technology are still evolving, and there is significant room for improvement across various players globally [41][42] Question: How do you plan to manage cash flow and return on investment over the next three to five years? - Management highlighted a target cash conversion range of 60% to 70% and emphasized ongoing efforts to enhance financial flexibility [45][46] Question: What is your outlook on lithium contracting strategy in light of evolving market dynamics? - Management confirmed that their contracting strategy will evolve but emphasized the importance of long-term security of supply for customers [49][50] Question: How much of the strong demand year-to-date is attributed to tariff pre-buying? - Management suggested that the strong demand was more related to regulatory shifts in Europe rather than tariff-related pre-buying [54][55] Question: Do you expect supply curtailments this year due to economic pressures? - Management acknowledged that there will be pressure on higher-cost assets, but it is difficult to predict specific curtailments [104][105]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The second quarter adjusted earnings per share (EPS) was $2.69, below previous guidance of $2.75 to $2.85, primarily due to changes in cost estimates and lower helium contributions [20][24] - Sales volume decreased by 3%, with 2% attributed to the LNG business divestment, while total company price increased by 1% [20][21] - Adjusted operating income decreased by 9%, mainly due to LNG divestiture and unfavorable helium impact, with operating margin down by 210 basis points [21][22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The core industrial gas business generated approximately $12 billion in sales with an operating margin of 24% [6] - The LNG business divestiture accounted for a $0.12 headwind on EPS, while helium volume was down, offset by favorable on-site volumes [22][23] - The company anticipates base business growth of 2% to 5% for the fiscal year despite a 5% headwind in helium [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has become the leading supplier of hydrogen and high purity gases for the electronics industry, with significant pipeline networks in the U.S. Gulf Coast [4][5] - The company expects to unlock significant potential with projects in Saudi Arabia and Louisiana, aiming for a 30% adjusted operating margin by 2030 [17][18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to refocus on its core industrial gas business and invest approximately $1.5 billion per year in industrial gas projects [10][11] - The strategy includes canceling underperforming projects and prioritizing high-return opportunities with contracted take-or-pay agreements [12][14] - The company aims to maximize profitability through operational excellence and rightsizing the organization [15][17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism regarding green hydrogen projects in Saudi Arabia and Louisiana, focusing on derisking strategies [11][12] - The company anticipates high single-digit adjusted EPS growth and improved operating margins in the coming years, despite challenges from underperforming projects [17][18] - Management emphasized the importance of transparent communication with investors and a disciplined approach to capital allocation [18] Other Important Information - The company has identified approximately 2,400 positions for reduction, aiming for a run rate of around $100 million in savings from FY 2025 actions [50][51] - The total cost for the net zero hydrogen project in Edmonton is now expected to be $3.3 billion, with a projected on-stream date between late 2027 and early 2028 [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the EBITDA contribution from underperforming projects? - Management expects to recover capital on an undiscounted basis, indicating a challenging situation with significant increases in capital costs [28][29] Question: What is the status of the Alberta project? - The Alberta project has faced delays and cost overruns due to construction challenges and contractor productivity issues [29][31] Question: What is the rationale for pursuing ammonia in Louisiana? - The company is considering focusing solely on hydrogen, aiming to reduce total CapEx while securing firm offtake agreements [40][41] Question: What is the expected contribution from helium? - Helium remains a volatile earnings contributor, with expectations of continued headwinds in pricing through 2026 and 2027 [78][80] Question: What are the cash flow expectations for 2026? - The company anticipates being cash flow positive, including dividends, with a focus on managing capital expenditures effectively [74][86]

Fiscal Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Results Teleconference May 1, 2025 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains "forward-looking statements" within the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about earnings guidance, business outlook and investment opportunities. These forward-looking statements are based on management's expectations and assumptions as of the date of this presentation and are not guarantees of future performance. Whil ...

Financial Performance - Hess Corporation reported first-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.81, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.77, but down from $3.16 in the same quarter last year [1] - Total quarterly revenues decreased to $2,938 million from $3,341 million year-over-year, although it surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2,901 million [1] - Adjusted earnings from the exploration and production segment were $563 million, significantly down from $997 million a year ago due to lower realized crude oil prices [2] Production Metrics - Quarterly hydrocarbon production totaled 476 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (MBoe/d), flat year-over-year, and exceeded the estimate of 470.7 MBoe/d [2] - Crude oil production was 304 thousand barrels per day (MBbls/d), slightly down from 305 MBbls/d in the prior year, but above the estimate of 299.1 MBbls/d [3] - NGL production increased to 76 MBbls/d from 71 MBbls/d year-over-year, also beating the estimate of 72.7 MBbls/d [3] - Natural gas production decreased to 574 thousand cubic feet per day (Mcf/d) from 599 Mcf/d a year ago, missing the estimate of 593.2 Mcf/d [3] Pricing and Costs - Worldwide crude oil realization per barrel was $71.22, down from $80.06 in the previous year, while global natural gas prices rose to $4.89 per Mcf from $4.62 [4] - Average global NGL selling price increased to $24.08 per barrel from $22.97 year-over-year [4] - Operating expenses totaled $470 million, up from $412 million a year ago, exceeding the projection of $425.2 million [6] - Total costs and expenses increased to $2,157 million from $1,926 million in the prior-year period [6] Cash Flow and Debt - Net cash provided by operating activities was $1,401 million, with capital expenditure for exploration and production activities totaling $1,085 million [7] - As of March 31, 2025, the company had $1,324 million in cash and cash equivalents, while long-term debt stood at $8,654 million [7] Future Outlook - For the second quarter of 2025, Hess expects net production from the exploration and production business to be in the range of 480-490 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day [9] - The fourth oil development in the Starbroek Block, Yellowtail, is expected to start up in the third quarter of 2025 [9] - The company forecasts total exploration and production capital and exploratory expenditure of $4.5 billion for the full year 2025 [9]

Group 1 - Amplify Energy Corporation (AMPY) has signed a termination agreement with Juniper Capital Advisors, L.P. regarding their merger deal due to extreme market volatility in the energy sector [1] - Juniper Capital Advisors will receive $800,000 in cash as part of the termination agreement, and Amplify Energy has cancelled its planned special stockholder meeting [2] - AMPY plans to provide updates on its business and financial performance during its first-quarter earnings release scheduled for May 12, 2025, focusing on capital allocation and free cash flow projections [3] Group 2 - AMPY currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), while better-ranked stocks in the energy sector include Archrock Inc. (Rank 1), Nine Energy Service, and Kinder Morgan (both Rank 2) [4] - Archrock focuses on midstream natural gas compression services and is expected to see sustained demand due to the role of natural gas in the energy transition [5] - Nine Energy Service provides onshore completion and production services across key U.S. basins and is positioned for growth due to anticipated demand for oil and gas [6] - Kinder Morgan operates a stable midstream business model driven by take-or-pay contracts, which protects it from commodity price volatility, and recently increased its quarterly cash dividend to 29.25 cents, reflecting a 2% increase from the previous year [7]

Group 1 - EDF successfully issued a senior green bond in three tranches for a total nominal amount of €2.25 billion, with proceeds allocated to eligible projects as per its Green Financing Framework [1][2] - The bond issuance aligns with EDF's strategy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, with settlement expected on 7 May 2025 [2] - The expected ratings for the bonds are BBB from S&P, Baa1 from Moody's, and BBB+ from Fitch [2] Group 2 - EDF is a significant player in the energy transition, focusing on power generation, distribution, trading, and energy services, with a low-carbon energy output of 520 TWh and a carbon intensity of 30 gCO2/kWh [4] - The company serves approximately 41.5 million customers and reported consolidated sales of €118.7 billion in 2024 [4] - The bond tranches include €750 million with a 7-year maturity for nuclear reactor lifetime extension, €1 billion with a 12-year maturity for renewable energy projects, and €500 million with a 20-year maturity for the Hinkley Point C nuclear project in the UK [7]

Core Insights - Assystem S.A. reported consolidated revenue of €166.3 million for Q1 2025, reflecting a 7.8% increase compared to €154.3 million in Q1 2024 [1][3] - The organic growth for the same period was 3.5%, with a favorable impact from changes in the scope of consolidation contributing 3.4% and a positive currency effect of 0.8% [3] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue in France, which constitutes 59% of total consolidated revenue, was €98.3 million, showing a 0.7% year-on-year growth, all of which was organic [4] - International revenue accounted for 41% of the total, reaching €68.0 million, a significant increase of 19.9% year-on-year, driven by 8.3% organic growth, a 9.3% impact from the consolidation of Mactech Energy Group, and a 2.3% positive currency effect [5] Operational Highlights - Nuclear activities represented 76% of the Group's total revenue in Q1 2025 [5] - Growth was supported by new projects related to the fuel cycle in France and strong business momentum in the UK, while activities related to nuclear new-builds in France experienced a slowdown [6] Awards and Recognition - Assystem received a prize at the 2025 Performance Awards from EDF for innovative solutions provided to the French nuclear fleet, highlighting a client satisfaction rate of 89% in 2024 [7] Dividend Proposal - The company plans to propose a stable ordinary dividend of €1.0 per share for 2024 at the Annual General Meeting on 23 May 2025, amounting to an aggregate payout of approximately €14.2 million [8] Share Buyback Program - As of 31 March 2025, Assystem had repurchased 258,620 shares, holding a total of 1,433,184 shares in treasury, which is 9.15% of the share capital [11] Outlook for 2025 - Assystem's targets for 2025 remain unchanged, considering the current economic and geopolitical environment [12]