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Kolibri Global Energy (NasdaqCM:KGEI) Conference Transcript
2025-09-18 17:17
Kolibri Global Energy Inc. Conference Summary Company Overview - **Company Name**: Kolibri Global Energy Inc. (Ticker: KGEI) - **Industry**: Oil and Gas Production - **Location**: Oklahoma, specifically the Tishomingo Shale Oil Field - **Market Capitalization**: Approximately $193 million based on a share price of around $40 with 35.5 million shares outstanding [4] Core Business and Financials - **Production Method**: Drilling horizontal wells, with recent advancements extending drilling lengths from 1.5 miles to 2 miles [2] - **Reserves**: - Proved reserves: Approximately 40 million barrels - Proved probable reserves: Approximately 53 million barrels - 22% of reserves are in the proved developed producing category, while 78% are undeveloped [3][4] - **Debt**: Approximately $27 million as of the end of the third quarter, with a $65 million line of credit from Bank of Oklahoma [5] - **Cash Flow**: Strong cash flow growth, fully funded for the 2025 drilling program using existing cash flow and credit [3] Production and Operations - **Production Mix**: Transitioned from a natural gas producer to approximately 70% oil production, with only 16% being natural gas [8] - **Recent Drilling Success**: The Lobina wells produced about 82% oil, significantly higher than the company’s average [9] - **Future Drilling Plans**: Plans to complete two additional wells and continue drilling in the fourth quarter [10][34] Financial Performance - **Adjusted EBITDA**: Showing consistent growth since the resumption of drilling activities [9] - **Net Operating Income**: Increasing, despite fluctuations in oil and gas prices [11] - **Operating Costs**: Competitive operating expenses per barrel, leading to high netbacks [19][20] Market Position and Strategy - **Valuation Discrepancy**: Noted disconnect between current market valuation and the estimated value of reserves, which is based on higher oil price projections [5] - **M&A Activity**: Actively looking for accretive acquisitions but has not found suitable opportunities yet [24][42] - **Share Buyback Program**: Authorized a share buyback program, having repurchased over 500,000 shares [10] Risk Management and Future Outlook - **Oil Price Sensitivity**: Acknowledgment of potential lower oil prices in 2026, with plans to adjust drilling and completion programs accordingly [25][26] - **Operational Flexibility**: Ability to quickly adjust drilling plans based on market conditions, which is a strategic advantage of being a smaller company [32][42] - **Future Catalysts**: Anticipation of further increases in approved reserves and production from new wells [24] Management and Team - **Experienced Leadership**: The management team has extensive experience in oil and gas operations, finance, and engineering [20][22] - **Board Composition**: Includes members with significant experience in capital markets and oil and gas operations, enhancing strategic decision-making [23] Conclusion - Kolibri Global Energy Inc. is positioned for growth with a strong operational focus, low debt levels, and a commitment to shareholder returns through share buybacks and potential acquisitions. The company is actively managing risks associated with fluctuating oil prices while continuing to expand its drilling activities and improve production efficiency [24][60]