Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Average production increased by 40% to 4,254 barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) per day compared to 3,032 BOE per day in the prior year quarter [6][7] - Revenue rose by 15% to $15 million in Q3 2025, driven by higher production, despite an 18% decline in prices [6][7] - Adjusted EBITDA reached $11.1 million, a 9% increase from the prior quarter [7] - Net income decreased to $3.6 million, with basic EPS of $0.10 per share, down from $5.1 million or $0.14 per share in the prior year quarter [7][9] - Operating expenses were $7.37 per BOE, an 11% increase from the prior year, primarily due to reassessed production tax adjustments [8][10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is in the process of fracture stimulating four new wells expected to come online in early December, which will further increase production [5][11] - The average production for the nine months ended September 30th was up 22% to 3,851 BOE per day compared to 3,154 BOE per day in the prior year [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net back for the quarter decreased by 23% to $30.84 per BOE compared to $40.01 per BOE in the prior year quarter, primarily due to lower prices [8] - Year-to-date revenue was up 2% to $42.1 million, despite a 16% decrease in prices [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to continue returning capital to shareholders through share buybacks, having repurchased approximately 568,000 shares since the program began [10][12] - Future drilling programs will depend on oil prices, with a focus on maintaining flat production levels if prices remain low [22][23] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving record high production by the end of the year, despite lower oil prices [12] - The company is monitoring the Forgeson well's production and will not pursue further drilling in that area unless prices improve [20][21] - Management indicated that the current hedging strategy reflects the volatile market conditions, aiming to protect against downside risks while allowing for potential upside [24] Other Important Information - The company reaffirmed its line of credit at $65 million, with net debt at $42.8 million and $18.5 million of available borrowing capacity [10] - The one-time production tax adjustment was clarified as a non-recurring event, which impacted operating expenses [25][26] Q&A Session Summary Question: Timing of the four new wells - Management confirmed that production from the new wells is expected to commence in early December [15] Question: Changes to guidance and leverage expectations - Management indicated that they remain comfortable with expectations of around one-times net leverage by year-end [18] Question: Update on the Forgeson well and future drilling plans - Production from the Forgeson well has been flat, and further drilling in that area is unlikely unless oil prices improve [20] Question: October hedging strategy - The shift in hedging strategy was due to unfavorable forward pricing, with a focus on protecting against downside risks while allowing for potential upside [24] Question: Explanation of higher operating expenses - The increase in operating expenses was attributed to a one-time true-up of production taxes, which is not expected to recur [25][26]
Kolibri Energy Inc(KGEI) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript