Core Viewpoint - High Arctic Energy Services Inc. announces the resignation of CEO Mike Maguire and the appointment of Lonn Bate as Interim CEO, effective August 19, 2025, alongside the appointment of Jay Bachman as Interim CFO, subject to TSX Exchange approval [1][2]. Group 1: Leadership Changes - Mike Maguire resigns as CEO, allowing him to focus on his role at High Arctic Overseas Holdings Corp. [1][2] - Lonn Bate, previously CFO since July 1, 2024, is appointed as Interim CEO, bringing over 25 years of financial leadership experience in the energy sector [1][2]. - Jay Bachman is appointed as Interim CFO, having joined the finance team in a consulting capacity in September 2024, with over 20 years of financial experience [2][3]. Group 2: Company Overview - High Arctic Energy Services is an energy services provider specializing in pressure control equipment and high-pressure stimulation support for oil and gas wells, operating from bases in Whitecourt and Red Deer, Alberta [4].

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Core Viewpoint - High Arctic Energy Services Inc. reported a solid start to 2025 despite challenges in well completion rates in Canada due to market uncertainty and customer consolidation events [2][3]. Financial Performance - Revenue from continuing operations for Q1 2025 was $2,335 thousand, a decrease of 22% compared to $2,988 thousand in Q1 2024 [7][9]. - Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations was $504 thousand in Q1 2025, significantly up from $92 thousand in Q1 2024, representing 22% of revenue [7][9]. - The oilfield services operating margin percentage improved to 53.1% in Q1 2025 from 49.4% in Q1 2024, despite a decrease in revenue [7][9]. - General and administrative expenses were reduced by 59% compared to Q1 2024, contributing to a decrease in operating loss from $1,070 thousand in Q1 2024 to $128 thousand in Q1 2025 [7][14]. Operational Highlights - The company maintained operational excellence with recordable incident-free work and a focus on safety [7]. - The integration of Delta Rental Services is delivering financial performance in line with expectations, with anticipated upside as gas well completion rates increase [3][20]. - The equity investment in Team Snubbing remained stable at $7.4 million as of March 31, 2025, with positive net income contributions from its financial results [7][9]. Liquidity and Capital Resources - As of March 31, 2025, working capital was $3,199 thousand, an increase from $2,692 thousand as of December 31, 2024, primarily due to positive EBITDA and the settlement of contingent consideration in common shares [18][19]. - Cash flow from continuing operations was $31 thousand in Q1 2025, down from $271 thousand in Q1 2024, while funds flow from operating activities increased to $495 thousand from $197 thousand [12][13]. Strategic Objectives and Outlook - The company aims to grow core businesses through selective investments, manage operating costs, and execute accretive acquisitions to drive shareholder value [7][20]. - The outlook for 2025 is influenced by the performance of the investment in Team Snubbing, with total assets related to this investment at $9.8 million [25][26]. - Positive developments in Canadian infrastructure, such as the completion of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion and expectations for LNG exports, are expected to support long-term fundamentals for the upstream energy service business [23][24].