RESTON, Va., March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — V2X (NYSE: VVX) has been awarded a position on the U.S. Navy’s Worldwide Expeditionary Multiple Award Contract (WEXMAC) 2.0, a key vehicle for delivering enhanced global logistics capabilities.
Administered jointly by the Army Contracting Command and the Naval Supply Systems Command, WEXMAC 2.0 streamlines procurement processes and integrates technology to enhance logistical support for joint forces and federal agencies worldwide. The contract is designed to strengthen global military operations through rapid and efficient supply chain solutions.
V2X was selected to support 22 regions and will leverage its global footprint to deliver solutions and logistical capabilities that sustain and set the theater. This multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract has an initial five-year period with a ceiling value of $1.2 billion, with an option to extend up to 10 years for a total of $2.4 billion.
“This award reaffirms our commitment to delivering mission-critical solutions that strengthen global security and ensure warfighters have the resources they need,” said Jeremy C. Wensinger, President and Chief Executive Officer of V2X. “It advances the defense logistics framework, enabling exceptional support for global expeditionary missions with efficiency, reliability, and agility.”
About V2X V2X builds innovative solutions that integrate physical and digital environments by aligning people, actions, and technology. V2X is embedded in all elements of a critical mission’s lifecycle to enhance readiness, optimize resource management, and boost security. The company provides innovation spanning national security, defense, civilian, and international markets. With a global team of approximately 16,000 professionals, V2X enables mission success by injecting AI and machine learning capabilities to meet today’s toughest challenges across all operational domains.
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Atlanta, GA, March 17, 2025 – GeoVax Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: GOVX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing immunotherapies and vaccines against cancer and infectious diseases, today announced that it will report 2024 financial results on Thursday, March 27, 2025, after the close of U.S. markets. Following the release, management will host a live conference call and webcast, including Q&A, at 4:30 p.m. ET to provide a corporate update and discuss financial results.
Conference Call Details
To access the live conference call, participants may register here. The live audio webcast of the call will be available under “Events and Presentations” in the Investor Relations section of the GeoVax website at geovax.com/investors. To participate via telephone, please register in advance here. Upon registration, all telephone participants will receive a confirmation email detailing how to join the conference call, including the dial-in number along with a unique passcode and registrant ID that can be used to access the call. While not required, it is recommended that participants join the call ten minutes prior to the scheduled start. An archive of the audio webcast will be available on GeoVax’s website approximately two hours after the conference call and will remain available for at least 90 days following the event.
About GeoVax
GeoVax Labs, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel vaccines for many of the world’s most threatening infectious diseases and therapies for solid tumor cancers. The company’s lead clinical program is GEO-CM04S1, a next-generation COVID-19 vaccine for which GeoVax was recently awarded a BARDA-funded contract to sponsor a 10,000-participant Phase 2b clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of GEO-CM04S1 versus an approved COVID-19 vaccine. In addition, GEO-CM04S1 is currently in three Phase 2 clinical trials, being evaluated as (1) a primary vaccine for immunocompromised patients such as those suffering from hematologic cancers and other patient populations for whom the current authorized COVID-19 vaccines are insufficient, (2) a booster vaccine in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and (3) a more robust, durable COVID-19 booster among healthy patients who previously received the mRNA vaccines. In oncology the lead clinical program is evaluating a novel oncolytic solid tumor gene-directed therapy, Gedeptin(R), having recently completed a multicenter Phase 1/2 clinical trial for advanced head and neck cancers. A Phase 2 clinical trial in first recurrent head and neck cancer, evaluating Gedeptin(R) combined with an immune checkpoint inhibitor is planned. GeoVax has a strong IP portfolio in support of its technologies and product candidates, holding worldwide rights for its technologies and products. The Company has a leadership team who have driven significant value creation across multiple life science companies over the past several decades. For more information about the current status of our clinical trials and other updates, visit our website: www.geovax.com.
SAN DIEGO, March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS), a technology company in the defense, national security and global markets, and industry-leading provider of high-performance, jet-powered unmanned aerial systems, announced today that Kratos was awarded $3,399,506 from the U.S. Navy for the base year of its next Contractor Logistics Support and Engineering Services contract supporting BQM-177A aerial target system operations.
Steve Fendley, President of Kratos Unmanned Systems Division, said, “Often underestimated, logistics represents the behind-the-scenes enabler to system readiness. This contract illustrates the Navy’s commitment to readiness, and we’re equally committed to delivering readiness of the BQM-177A system and the critical capability it provides to the Navy for missions throughout each year.”
If all four option years awarded under this contract are exercised, this contract has a potential value of $19,118,645 with work conducted primarily in Kratos facilities in Sacramento and at Point Mugu, CA.
About Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS) is a technology, products, system and software company addressing the defense, national security, and commercial markets. Kratos makes true internally funded research, development, capital and other investments, to rapidly develop, produce and field solutions that address our customers’ mission critical needs and requirements. At Kratos, affordability is a technology, and we seek to utilize proven, leading edge approaches and technology, not unproven bleeding edge approaches or technology, with Kratos’ approach designed to reduce cost, schedule and risk, enabling us to be first to market with cost effective solutions. We believe that Kratos is known as an innovative disruptive change agent in the industry, a company that is an expert in designing products and systems up front for successful rapid, large quantity, low cost future manufacturing which is a value add competitive differentiator for our large traditional prime system integrator partners and also to our government and commercial customers. Kratos intends to pursue program and contract opportunities as the prime or lead contractor when we believe that our probability of win (PWin) is high and any investment required by Kratos is within our capital resource comfort level. We intend to partner and team with a large, traditional system integrator when our assessment of PWin is greater or required investment is beyond Kratos’ comfort level. Kratos’ primary business areas include virtualized ground systems for satellites and space vehicles including software for command & control (C2) and telemetry, tracking and control (TT&C), jet powered unmanned aerial drone systems, hypersonic vehicles and rocket systems, propulsion systems for drones, missiles, loitering munitions, supersonic systems, space craft and launch systems, C5ISR and microwave electronic products for missile, radar, missile defense, space, satellite, counter UAS, directed energy, communication and other systems, and virtual & augmented reality training systems for the warfighter. For more information, visit www.KratosDefense.com.
Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are made on the basis of the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the management of Kratos and are subject to significant risks and uncertainty. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. All such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Kratos undertakes no obligation to update or revise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Although Kratos believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, these statements involve many risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from what may be expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. For a further discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the business of Kratos in general, see the risk disclosures in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Kratos for the year ended December 29, 2024, and in subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K and other filings made with the SEC by Kratos.
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets. The Scripps Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Newsy and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery, Laff and TrueReal. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, “Give light and the people will find their own way.”
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Solid Q4 Results. Revenue increased a strong 18.3% to $728.4 million, beating our $716.1 million estimate. The results benefited from better core advertising ($147.4 million vs our $143.0 million est.) and higher Political revenue ($174.4 million vs our $172.0 million est.). Adj. EBITDA was $229.6 million, better than our $226.1 million estimate.
Cost efficiency focused. The company highlighted that it is on track to deliver improved margins in its Scripps Networks division by 400 to 600 basis points in 2025. Furthermore, we anticipate the cost reductions will largely be driven by reduced headcount, followed by more modest reductions in program license costs and other expenses.
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Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States. In addition, Great Lakes is fully engaged in expanding its core business into the rapidly developing offshore wind energy industry. The Company has a long history of performing significant international projects. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions. In its over 131-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. Great Lakes owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. Great Lakes has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations. The Company’s Incident-and Injury-Free® (IIF®) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company’s culture. The Company’s commitment to the IIF® culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.
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New Buyback Program. On Friday, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program pursuant to which the Company may repurchase up to $50 million of its common stock. At the current price, the $50 million equates to 5.78 million GLDD shares or approximately 8.6% of the outstanding common. The share repurchase program expires on March 14, 2026.
Rationale. According to management, “Our business is strong, as we delivered in 2024 the second best results in our Company’s history. The outlook for 2025 and 2026 is also strong, with $1.2 billion in backlog as of December 31, 2024. Our new build program is also expected to be substantially completed in 2025. We believe the Company’s current share price does not reflect the strength of our business and that a share repurchase program will be accretive to our shareholders.”
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Shelf registration. FreightCar recently filed a universal shelf registration statement pertaining to the offer and sale from time to time of up to $200 million in aggregate of the company’s common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, new warrants, rights or units, and the resale by a selling stockholder, affiliates of PIMCO, of up to 17,038,583 shares of common stock. PIMCO has now registered the shares associated with its warrants which enables them to sell shares over time following the exercise of the warrants. The warrants are already reflected in RAIL’s fully diluted share count and in our financial model.
Cleaner financial reporting. The change in the fair market value of the warrant liability fluctuates each quarter in line with the change in RAIL’s stock price during the period. The valuation adjustment reflects accounting for the warrant holder’s investment. For the full year 2024, the company recognized a $99.5 million non-cash adjustment due to the change in the fair market value of the warrant liability. All shares underlying the warrants have been reflected as part of the weighted shares outstanding since their issuance in prior years. Eliminating the warrant liability and need to report on the change in its fair market value could narrow the difference between GAAP and adjusted earnings.
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Key Points: – PepsiCo has acquired prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion, strengthening its presence in the functional beverage market. – The deal aligns with growing consumer demand for drinks that support gut health and overall well-being. – The brand, which gained traction after a successful pitch on Shark Tank, will leverage PepsiCo’s resources to expand distribution and innovation.
PepsiCo has announced its acquisition of prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion, marking a significant move into the growing functional beverage category. The transaction includes $300 million in anticipated cash benefits, effectively bringing the net purchase price to $1.65 billion. This deal reinforces PepsiCo’s commitment to diversifying its beverage portfolio to align with shifting consumer preferences toward health-conscious options.
“More than ever, consumers are looking for convenient and great-tasting options that fit their lifestyles and respond to their growing interest in health and wellness,” said PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Ramon Laguarta. The acquisition reflects PepsiCo’s strategy of investing in emerging brands that tap into wellness trends while complementing its existing product lineup.
Poppi, based in Austin, Texas, was founded by Allison Ellsworth, who originally developed the beverage in her kitchen in 2015. Seeking a healthier alternative to traditional sodas, Ellsworth combined fruit juices with apple cider vinegar, sparkling water, and prebiotics to create a gut-friendly drink. After selling Poppi at farmers’ markets, Ellsworth and her husband gained national attention in 2018 by pitching the brand—then called Mother Beverage—on Shark Tank. Investor Rohan Oza saw potential in the product, took a stake in the company, and led its rebranding into Poppi, with its now-iconic bright, fruit-themed packaging.
Ellsworth expressed excitement about the partnership, stating, “We can’t wait to begin this next chapter with PepsiCo to bring our soda to more people – and I know they will honor what makes Poppi so special while supporting our next phase of growth and innovation.” With PepsiCo’s extensive distribution network and marketing resources, Poppi is expected to expand its reach beyond its current stronghold in health-focused consumer markets.
Oza, co-founder of CAVU Consumer Partners—which has invested in beverage brands like Oatly and Bai—echoed this enthusiasm. “We’re beyond thrilled to be partnering with PepsiCo so that even more consumers across America, and the world, can enjoy Poppi.”
The functional beverage market has seen rapid growth as consumers prioritize health benefits in their drink choices. Poppi, with its focus on gut health through prebiotics, has positioned itself at the forefront of this trend. However, the brand has not been without challenges. In 2023, Poppi faced a class-action lawsuit from a consumer alleging that its products do not deliver on their advertised gut health benefits. While the lawsuit remains unresolved, the acquisition by PepsiCo signals confidence in the brand’s long-term potential.
For PepsiCo, this move follows a pattern of acquiring fast-growing health-oriented beverage brands, including Kevita and SodaStream. As competition in the functional drink space intensifies, integrating Poppi into its portfolio will allow PepsiCo to capture a larger share of the evolving market while reinforcing its commitment to innovation in health-conscious beverages.
Key Points: – The Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold interest rates steady at its policy meeting next Wednesday. – The Fed remains cautious as it monitors the potential impact of President Trump’s trade policies and rising inflation risks. – While a downturn is not imminent, some economists have raised their probability estimates for a 2025 recession.
As financial markets brace for the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision, analysts overwhelmingly expect the central bank to maintain its benchmark federal funds rate at a range of 4.25% to 4.5%. According to the CME Group’s FedWatch tool, which tracks market expectations, there is a 97% probability that the Fed will hold rates steady, marking the second consecutive meeting without a change.
Federal Reserve officials, including Chair Jerome Powell, have signaled a cautious approach, waiting to see how President Trump’s proposed tariffs and other economic policies unfold. The central bank is balancing multiple factors, including a softening in inflation, shifts in consumer confidence, and geopolitical uncertainty. While the Fed lowered rates late last year after inflation cooled, the recent uptick in price pressures has prompted policymakers to take a more measured stance.
A major concern for the Fed is the potential for tariffs to disrupt economic stability. Trade tensions have already caused a drop in consumer confidence, with the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index falling to 57.9 in March, well below expectations. This decline reflects growing worries about inflation and the broader economic outlook. If tariffs push prices higher and dampen growth, the Fed may face pressure to respond with rate cuts to stabilize the job market and economic activity.
On the other hand, some economists warn that persistent inflation could keep interest rates elevated for longer. Rising prices on imported goods due to tariffs could lead to higher inflation expectations, limiting the Fed’s ability to ease policy. This delicate balancing act has led to increased uncertainty about the central bank’s future moves.
Investors will also be closely watching the Fed’s Summary of Economic Projections, which outlines policymakers’ expectations for interest rates, inflation, and economic growth. Deutsche Bank analysts predict that Fed officials may reduce their expected rate cuts for 2025, penciling in only one reduction instead of the two previously forecasted.
Recession fears remain a topic of debate. While the labor market has shown resilience, some economic indicators suggest potential risks ahead. Goldman Sachs recently raised its recession probability estimate for 2025 from 15% to 20%, reflecting concerns over trade policy, consumer sentiment, and broader market conditions. If economic conditions deteriorate further, the Fed could be forced to pivot toward rate cuts to stimulate growth.
Despite these uncertainties, financial markets are currently pricing in the likelihood of a rate cut beginning in June. However, if inflation proves to be more stubborn than expected, the Fed may have to delay any policy adjustments. Powell’s post-meeting press conference will be closely analyzed for any signals about the central bank’s future direction.
With inflation, tariffs, and economic sentiment in flux, the Federal Reserve’s approach remains one of caution. Investors, businesses, and policymakers will all be watching closely for any signs of shifts in monetary policy, knowing that the decisions made now will have lasting effects on financial markets and the broader economy.
HOUSTON, March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (“Great Lakes” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program pursuant to which the Company may repurchase up to $50 million of its common stock.
“Our business is strong, as we delivered in 2024 the second best results in our Company’s history,” said Lasse Petterson, President and Chief Executive Officer. “The outlook for 2025 and 2026 is also strong with $1.2 billion in backlog as of December 31, 2024. Our new build program is also expected to be substantially completed in 2025. We believe the Company’s current share price does not reflect the strength of our business and that a share repurchase program will be accretive to our shareholders.”
The Company may repurchase shares of common stock from time to time through open market purchases, in privately negotiated transactions, or by other means, including through the use of trading plans intended to qualify under Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, in accordance with applicable securities laws and other restrictions. The timing and total amount of stock repurchases will depend upon business, economic and market conditions, corporate and regulatory requirements, prevailing stock prices, and other considerations. The share repurchase program expires on March 14, 2026, may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time at the Company’s discretion, and does not obligate the Company to acquire any amount of common stock.
The Company
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, which is complemented with a long history of performing significant international projects. In addition, Great Lakes is fully engaged in expanding its core business into the offshore energy industry. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions. In its over 135-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. Great Lakes owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. Great Lakes has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations. The Company’s Incident-and Injury-Free® (IIF®) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company’s culture. The Company’s commitment to the IIF® culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.
Certain statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking” statements, as defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “PSLRA”) or in releases made by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), all as may be amended from time to time. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Great Lakes and its subsidiaries, or industry results, to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Statements that are not historical fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by, among other things, the use of forward-looking language, such as the words “plan,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “project,” “may,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “seeks,” “are optimistic,” “commitment to” or “scheduled to,” or other similar words, or the negative of these terms or other variations are being made pursuant to the Exchange Act and the PSLRA with the intention of obtaining of these terms or comparable language, or by discussion of strategy or intentions. These cautionary statements have the benefit of the “safe harbor” provisions of such laws. Great Lakes cautions investors that any forward-looking statements made by Great Lakes are not guarantees or indicative of future performance. Important assumptions and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those forward-looking statements with respect to Great Lakes include, but are not limited to: a reduction in government funding for dredging and other contracts, or government cancellation of such contracts, or the inability of the Corps to let bids to market; our ability to qualify as an eligible bidder under government contract criteria and to compete successfully against other qualified bidders in order to obtain government dredging and other contracts; the political environment and governmental fiscal and monetary policies; cost over-runs, operating cost inflation and potential claims for liquidated damages, particularly with respect to our fixed-price contracts; the timing of our performance on contracts and new contracts being awarded to us; significant liabilities that could be imposed were we to fail to comply with government contracting regulations; project delays related to the increasingly negative impacts of climate change or other unusual, non-historical weather patterns; costs necessary to operate and maintain our existing vessels and the construction of new vessels, including with respect to changes in applicable regulations or standards; equipment or mechanical failures; pandemic, epidemic or outbreak of an infectious disease; disruptions to our supply chain for procurement of new vessel build materials or maintenance on our existing vessels; capital and operational costs due to environmental regulations; market and regulatory responses to climate change, including proposed regulations concerning emissions reporting and future emissions reduction goals; contract penalties for any projects that are completed late; force majeure events, including natural disasters, war and terrorists’ actions; changes in the amount of our estimated backlog; significant negative changes attributable to large, single customer contracts; our ability to obtain financing for the construction of new vessels, including our new offshore energy vessel; our ability to secure contracts to utilize our new offshore energy vessel; unforeseen delays and cost overruns related to the construction of our new vessels; any failure to comply with the Jones Act provisions on coastwise trade, or if those provisions were modified, repealed or interpreted differently; our ability to comply with anti-discrimination laws, including those pertaining to diversity, equity and inclusion programs; fluctuations in fuel prices, particularly given our dependence on petroleum-based products; impacts of nationwide inflation on procurement of new build and vessel maintenance materials; our ability to obtain bonding or letters of credit and risks associated with draws by the surety on outstanding bonds or calls by the beneficiary on outstanding letters of credit; acquisition integration and consolidation, including transaction expenses, unexpected liabilities and operational challenges and risks; divestitures and discontinued operations, including retained liabilities from businesses that we sell or discontinue; potential penalties and reputational damage as a result of legal and regulatory proceedings; any liabilities imposed on us for the obligations of joint ventures and similar arrangements and subcontractors; increased costs of certain material used in our operations due to newly imposed tariffs; unionized labor force work stoppages; any liabilities for job-related claims under federal law, which does not provide for the liability limitations typically present under state law; operational hazards, including any liabilities or losses relating to personal or property damage resulting from our operations; our substantial amount of indebtedness, which makes us more vulnerable to adverse economic and competitive conditions; restrictions on the operation of our business imposed by financing terms and covenants; impacts of adverse capital and credit market conditions on our ability to meet liquidity needs and access capital; limitations on our hedging strategy imposed by statutory and regulatory requirements for derivative transactions; foreign exchange risks, in particular, related to the new offshore energy vessel build; losses attributable to our investments in privately financed projects; restrictions on foreign ownership of our common stock; restrictions imposed by Delaware law and our charter on takeover transactions that stockholders may consider to be favorable; restrictions on our ability to declare dividends imposed by our financing agreements or Delaware law; significant fluctuations in the market price of our common stock, which may make it difficult for holders to resell our common stock when they want or at prices that they find attractive; changes in previously recorded net revenue and profit as a result of the significant estimates made in connection with our methods of accounting for recognized revenue; maintaining an adequate level of insurance coverage; our ability to find, attract and retain key personnel and skilled labor; disruptions, failures, data corruptions, cyber-based attacks or security breaches of the information technology systems on which we rely to conduct our business; and impairments of our goodwill or other intangible assets. For additional information on these and other risks and uncertainties, please see Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of Great Lakes’ Annual Report on our most recent Form 10-K and in other securities filings by Great Lakes with the SEC.
Although Great Lakes believes that its plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by such forward looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from a projection or assumption in any forward-looking statements. Great Lakes’ future financial condition and results of operations, as well as any forward-looking statements, are subject to change and inherent risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made only as of the date hereof and Great Lakes does not have or undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, subsequent events or otherwise, unless otherwise required by law.
For further information contact: Eric M. Birge Vice President of Investor Relations EMBirge@gldd.com 313-220-3053
NEW YORK, March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bit Digital, Inc. (Nasdaq: BTBT) (the “Company”), a global platform for high-performance computing (“HPC”) infrastructure and digital asset production headquartered in New York City, today announced its financial results for Fiscal Year 2024. In conjunction with the Company’s transition to domestic filer status, Bit Digital filed its Form 10K report with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 14, 2025. The Company will host a conference call on March 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET to discuss results (click here for registration information).
Financial Highlights for Fiscal Year 2024
Total revenue for fiscal year 2024 was $108.1 million, a 141% increase compared to the prior year’s results. The increase was primarily driven by the commencement of our high performance computing services (“HPC”) business.
Revenue from bitcoin mining was $58.6 million for fiscal year 2024 , a 32% increase compared to the prior year. Cloud services revenue was $45.7 million for 2024 compared to nil the prior year. Colocation services revenue, related to the Company’s acquisition of Enovum Data Centers Corp in October 2024, was $1.4 million for the period. ETH staking revenue was $1.8 million for 2024, a 169% increase from the prior year.
Revenue from digital asset mining comprised 54% of total revenue for 2024 compared to 98% during 2023. The change was driven by the commencement of the Company’s HPC business lines, with cloud services revenue generating 42% of total 2024 revenue. Digital asset mining comprised 40% of revenue during the fourth quarter of 2024.
The Company had cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $98.9 million, and total liquidity (defined as cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, USDC, and the fair market value of digital assets) of approximately $260.7 million, as of December 31, 2024.
Total assets were $538.2 million and Shareholders’ Equity amounted to $463.5 million as of December 31, 2024
Adjusted EBITDA 1 was $73.0 million for the fiscal year 2024 compared to $12.4 million for fiscal year 2023. Adjusted EBITDA includes a $55.7 million in pre-tax gains on digital assets.
GAAP earnings per share was $0.19 on a fully diluted basis for fiscal year 2024 compared to a loss per share of $(0.16) for the prior year.
Operational Highlights for Fiscal Year 2024
The Company earned 949.9 bitcoins during fiscal year 2024 , a 37% decrease from the prior year. The decline was primarily driven by a reduction in block rewards following the halving event in April 2024 and by an increase in network difficulty, and partially offset by an increase in the Company’s average operational hash rate.
The Company paid approximately $0.05 per kilowatt hour to its hosting partners for electricity consumed for mining operations during fiscal year 2024 .
The average fleet efficiency for the active fleet was approximately 26.2 J/TH as of December 31, 2024.
The Company earned 565.1 ETH in native staking and 1.3 ETH in liquid staking, respectively, during 2024, compared to 287.0 ETH in native staking and 81.9 ETH/rETH-h in liquid staking, respectively, for 2023.
Treasury holdings of BTC and ETH were 741.9 and 27,623.2, respectively, with a fair market value of approximately $69.3 million and $92.1 million on December 31, 2024, respectively.
As of December 31, 2024, we had 24,239 miners owned or operating (in Iceland) for bitcoin mining with a total maximum hash rate of 2.6 EH/s.
The Company’s active hash rate of its bitcoin mining fleet was approximately 1.8 EH/s as of December 31, 2024.
Approximately 85% of our fleet’s run-rate electricity consumption was generated from carbon-free energy sources as of December 31, 2024. These figures are based on data provided by our hosts, publicly available sources, and internal estimates, demonstrating our commitment to sustainable practices in the digital asset mining industry.
The Company had approximately 21,568 ETH actively staked in native staking protocols as of December 31, 2024.
On October 9, 2024, the Company executed a Master Services and Lease Agreement (“MSA”) with Boosteroid Inc. (“Boosteroid”), a global cloud gaming provider. The Company finalized an initial order of 300 GPUs, projected to generate approximately $4.6 million in revenue over the five-year term. The MSA provides Boosteroid with the option to expand in increments of 100 servers, up to 50,000 servers, representing a potential $700 million revenue opportunity over the five-year term, subject to deployment plans and market conditions. The Company anticipates additional deployments throughout 2025.
On October 14, 2024, Bit Digital announced the acquisition of Enovum Data Centers (“Enovum”) for a total consideration of CAD $62.8MM (approximately USD $46MM based on a CAD/USD exchange rate of 0.73). The acquisition was completed on a debt-free basis, with a normalized level of working capital acquired, funded by approximately CAD $56 million of cash and approximately 1.62 million share equivalents issued solely to key management who rolled-over a significant portion of their existing ownership in Enovum. The transaction closed on October 11, 2024. The acquisition vertically integrated Bit Digital’s HPC operations with a 4MW Tier 3 datacenter in Montreal that is fully leased to a plurality of colocation customers. It also provided Bit Digital with a robust expansion pipeline and an experienced team to lead the development process.
On December 30, 2024, the Company signed a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with DNA Fund for services utilizing 576 H200 GPUs over 25 months, representing $20.2 million in total revenue.
On December 27, 2024, the Company acquired a 160,000 sq. ft. site in Pointe-Claire, QC for a planned 5MW Tier-3 data center expansion. The site is expected to be operational by June 2025, will feature direct-to-chip liquid cooling and a heat reject loop to enhance energy efficiency. The facility will be powered by 100% renewable hydroelectricity from Hydro-Quebec. The Company expects to invest approximately $19.3 million to develop the site, with potential expansion to 13MW within 24-36 months, subject to Hydro-Quebec approval. A portion of the capacity is expected to support the Company’s cloud services business. The acquisition was initially self-funded, with mortgage financing in progress.
Subsequent Events
As of January 1, 2025, Bit Digital officially transitioned to domestic issuer status under U.S. securities regulations.
New Cloud Services Agreements:
January 2025 – Signed an MSA for 32 H200 GPUs over six months, representing $300,000 in total revenue. Deployment began January 8, 2025.
January 2025 – Signed an MSA for 24 H200 GPUs over 12 months, representing $450,000 in total revenue. Deployment began January 27, 2025.
January 30, 2025 – Signed an MSA for 40 H200 GPUs over 12 months, representing $750,000 in total revenue. Deployment began January 24, 2025.
In January 2025, the Company entered into a new agreement to supply its first customer for an additional 464 B200 GPUs for a period of eighteen months. This new agreement replaces the prior agreement whereby the Company was to provide the customer with an incremental 2,048 H100 GPUs. The contract represents approximately $15 million of annualized revenue and features a two-month prepayment from the customer.
On February 6, 2025, the Company officially rebranded its HPC business as WhiteFiber, Inc., encompassing its GPU cloud services and HPC data center platform, Enovum Data Centers.
In February 2025, the Company, through its newly rebranded HPC business WhiteFiber, Inc., secured a five-year colocation agreement to provide 5MW (IT load) of built-to-suit data center infrastructure with Cerebras Systems, a leading accelerator of generative AI. The contract will be fulfilled at an Enovum-developed site, with the location to be announced. Operations are expected to commence in mid-2025.
Management Commentary
“2024 marked a pivotal shift for Bit Digital. Our business was historically driven by digital asset mining, but the successful launch and rapid expansion of our fundamentally reshaped our company. This evolution drove over 140% revenue growth, with these new business lines contributing nearly half of total revenue.
A defining milestone in this transformation was our acquisition of Enovum Data Centers in October. More than just an infrastructure expansion, Enovum provided us with a proven team, operational expertise, and a scalable platform to develop and operate data centers. It also introduced colocation services as a new business line, further diversifying our revenue streams and strengthening our AI compute capabilities.
Bitcoin mining remained a key revenue contributor, generating $58.6 million, a 32% increase year-over-year. However, as our HPC business scaled, mining’s share of total revenue declined to 54% in 2024, and further to 40% in Q424, compared to 98% in 2023. This shift underscores our strategic pivot toward infrastructure-driven revenue streams while maintaining disciplined mining operations.
Profitability improved alongside business expansion, supported by stronger gross margins and operational efficiencies. A strong liquidity position and no debt provide the flexibility to make targeted investments that enhance capabilities and long-term competitiveness. The Company is actively exploring cost-effective financing options to support expansion while maintaining financial discipline.
We are continuously exploring new ways to unlock and create shareholder value, ensuring that we remain dynamic and well-positioned for future opportunities.”
About Bit Digital
Bit Digital, Inc. is a global platform for high-performance computing (“HPC”) infrastructure and digital asset production headquartered in New York City. The Company’s HPC business operates under the WhiteFiber Inc. (“WhiteFiber”) brand. Our operations are located in the US, Canada, and Iceland. For additional information, please contact ir@bit-digital.com or visit our website at www.bit-digital.com.
Investor Notice
Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk. Before making an investment decision, you should carefully consider the risks, uncertainties and forward-looking statements described under “Risk Factors” Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (Annual Report). Notwithstanding the fact that Bit Digital Inc. has not conducted operations in the PRC since September 30, 2021 we have previously disclosed under Risk Factors in our Annual Report: “We may be subject to fines and penalties for any noncompliance with or any liabilities in our former business in China in a certain period from now on.” Although the statute of limitations for non-compliance by our former business in the PRC is generally two years and the Company has been out of the PRC, for more than two years, the Authority may still find its prior bitcoin mining operations involved a threat to financial security. In such event, the two-year period would be extended to five years. If any material risk was to occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations would likely suffer. In that event, the value of our securities could decline and you could lose part or all of your investment. The risks and uncertainties we describe are not the only ones facing us. Additional risks not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our business operations. In addition, our past financial performance may not be a reliable indicator of future performance, and historical trends should not be used to anticipate results in the future.. See “Safe Harbor Statement” below.
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This press release may contain certain “forward-looking statements” relating to the business of Bit Digital, Inc., and its subsidiary companies. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein are “forward-looking statements.” These forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects,” or similar expressions, involving known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in the Company’s periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website at http://www.sec.gov. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.
Bitcoin ATM Leader Strengthens C-Suite to Support Expansion and Navigate Industry Progression
ATLANTA, March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitcoin Depot (NASDAQ: BTM), a U.S.-based Bitcoin ATM (“BTM”) operator and leading fintech company, announced today that Chris Ryan has been appointed Chief Legal Officer. With a strong background in financial services, cryptocurrency, and regulatory compliance, Ryan will be instrumental in guiding the company’s legal operations as it continues expanding access to Bitcoin.
As Chief Legal Officer, Ryan will lead Bitcoin Depot’s legal and compliance strategy, advising the executive team on governance, risk management, and regulatory matters. He will also oversee partnerships, legal operations, and policy initiatives to support the company’s continued expansion.
Before joining Bitcoin Depot, Ryan served as Deputy General Counsel at MoneyGram International, where he led global legal teams working on cryptocurrency initiatives, regulatory strategy, and commercial partnerships across North America, Latin America, Europe, and Africa. With over a decade of experience, he has negotiated high-profile fintech deals, advised on blockchain product strategies, and developed compliance frameworks for digital assets and payments. He has also worked closely with policymakers on evolving cryptocurrency regulations and overseen key areas like AML, KYC, and financial compliance. His expert understanding of risk management, corporate transactions, and regulatory affairs will be key as Bitcoin Depot continues to strengthen its position as the largest Bitcoin ATM operator in the U.S.
“Chris has spent his career navigating complex financial and regulatory landscapes while leading high-performing legal and compliance teams,” said Brandon Mintz, CEO and founder of Bitcoin Depot. “His experience in fintech, blockchain, and global regulatory strategy will be invaluable as we continue expanding access to Bitcoin, enhancing compliance, and positioning Bitcoin Depot for long-term success. With the cryptocurrency industry evolving rapidly, Chris’s leadership will ensure we remain ahead of the curve.”
“Bitcoin Depot is at the forefront of making Bitcoin more accessible to people everywhere, and I’m excited to join at such a transformational time,” said Ryan. “With the crypto industry rapidly evolving, building a strong regulatory and compliance foundation is more important than ever. I look forward to working alongside the team to support Bitcoin Depot’s growth and advance its mission of bringing Bitcoin to the masses through its cash-to-crypto model.”
Ryan holds a J.D. from the Florida Coastal School of Law and a B.S. in Political Science from the University of Dayton.
About Bitcoin Depot Bitcoin Depot Inc. (Nasdaq: BTM) was founded in 2016 with the mission to connect those who prefer to use cash to the broader, digital financial system. Bitcoin Depot provides its users with simple, efficient and intuitive means of converting cash into Bitcoin, which users can deploy in the payments, spending and investing space. Users can convert cash to bitcoin at Bitcoin Depot kiosks in 48 states and at thousands of name-brand retail locations in 29 states through its BDCheckout product. The Company has the largest market share in North America with approximately 8,400 kiosk locations as of December 31, 2024. Learn more at www.bitcoindepot.com.
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CALGARY, AB, March 14, 2025 /CNW/ – InPlay Oil Corp. (TSX: IPO) (OTCQX: IPOOF) (“InPlay” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce its financial and operating results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024, along with the results of its independent oil and gas reserves evaluation effective December 31, 2024 (the “Reserve Report”) prepared by Sproule Associates Limited (“Sproule”). InPlay’s audited annual financial statements and notes, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) for the year ended December 31, 2024 will be available at “www.sedarplus.ca” and the Company’s website at “www.inplayoil.com“. An updated presentation will be available after closing of the Pembina Cardium asset acquisition which is expected in April.
Message to Shareholders:
The upcoming year is set to be a transformational year for InPlay. We believe that the highly accretive acquisition of Pembina Cardium assets from Obsidian Energy Ltd. announced on February 19, 2025 will fundamentally shift the future of the Company. The acquired assets strategically complement InPlay’s existing holdings in the Pembina Cardium, an area where the Company has proven operational expertise. The acquisition will significantly expand our operational scale, with attributes including large oil in place, a higher oil weighting, strong netbacks, low decline rates and a robust inventory of high-quality drilling locations, enhancing our overall sustainability. This is expected to strengthen free adjusted funds flow (“FAFF”)(4) generation, allowing for debt reduction while supporting our shareholder return strategy, with over three times FAFF coverage of our existing base dividend (11.3%) expected for 2025. We are excited to begin operations of these newly acquired assets acquired in this synergistic acquisition and to demonstrate our expertise and ability to unlock the intrinsic value of our share price. We will remain committed to financial discipline maintaining our strong balance sheet, to ultimately generate shareholder value through FAFF growth and return of capital to shareholders.
The resumption of development of our Pembina Cardium Unit # (“PCU7”) asset was a key highlight in 2024. This area is our most prolific asset as it offers high production rates and lower declines. As a result of significantly improved capital costs, PCU7 yields the highest returns and strongest capital efficiencies in our current asset portfolio. Our 2024 development of PCU7 exceeded internal expectations. Operational enhancements since our last PCU7 drilling program in spring of 2022 resulted in costs 25% below budget. These new techniques can be leveraged across our Cardium asset base, including those acquired as part of the Pembina Cardium asset acquisition. Three additional 100% PCU7 extended reach horizontal (“ERH”) wells were drilled in the first quarter of 2025 and recently brought on production.
During 2024, InPlay remained focused on operational execution, disciplined capital allocation and prioritizing FAFF while preserving a strong balance sheet which resulted in adjusting our operational and capital activities accordingly. InPlay’s disciplined approach allowed the Company to capitalize on the transformational Pembina Cardium asset acquisition.
Following closing of the Pembina Cardium asset acquisition, InPlay will provide updated development plans and revised full-year 2025 guidance. The acquisition is currently expected to close in April 2025.
2024 was a year of disciplined execution, operational efficiency, and delivering shareholder returns. We remain focused on financial strength, sustainable production, and value creation for our shareholders. As we move into 2025, we believe the Pembina Cardium asset acquisition positions InPlay for significant growth and long-term success. On behalf of our employees, management team and Board of Directors, we would like to thank our shareholders for their support.
2024 Financial and Operating Results:
Achieved average annual production of 8,712 boe/d(1) (58% light crude oil and NGLs) with fourth quarter production average of 9,376 boe/d(1) (57% light crude oil and NGLs).
Generated adjusted funds flow (“AFF”)(2) of $68.5 million ($0.76 per basic share(3)) despite a 44% drop in AECO natural gas prices compared to 2023.
Distributed $16.4 million in dividends, equating to a 10.4% yield relative to year-end market capitalization. Since November 2022, total dividends distributed amounted to $39.2 million ($0.435 per share, including dividends declared to date in 2025).
Invested $63 million in development capital which was $2.5 million below the mid-range of our $64 – $67 million budget and 25% less than 2023. The majority of capital was spent on our drilling program, consisting of 12 (11.9) operated horizontal wells and three (0.65 net) non-operated horizontal wells, including strategic infrastructure projects, and an extensive downhole optimization program. $5.4 million was spent on the optimization program to replace plunger lifts with downhole pumps and lowering pumps in horizontal wells, helping to decrease our base decline rate to 26%.
Materially enhanced capital efficiencies through a 25% reduction in drilling and completion costs experienced in PCU7 as a result of operational enhancements on our four H2 2024 wells drilled in the area.
Exited 2024 at 0.8x net debt to earnings before interest, taxes and depletion (“EBITDA”)(4) which is among the lowest among industry peers.
Generated a strong operating income profit margin(4) of 54% and net income of $9.5 million ($0.11 per basic share, $0.10 per diluted share).
Renewed our $110 million revolving Senior Credit Facility, providing significant liquidity for tactical capital investment and strategic acquisitions.
Allocated $3.4 million to the successful abandonment of 40 wellbores, 37 pipelines and the reclamation of 25 wellsites.
2024 Financial & Operations Overview:
Our 2024 results reflect our disciplined capital allocation approach to maintain financial strength while delivering strong returns to shareholders. We executed our capital program under budget, generated meaningful adjusted funds flow and returned $16.4 million to shareholders. Production averaged 9,376 boe/d(1) (57% light crude oil & NGLs) in the fourth quarter of 2024.
InPlay’s capital program for 2024 consisted of $63.1 million of exploration and development capital. Efficient operational execution in 2024 led to capital expenditures coming in $2.5 million below the mid-point of our $64 – $67 million budget and approximately 25% less than 2023. The Company drilled, completed and brought on production two (1.9 net) ERH wells in Willesden Green, two (2.0 net) one-mile horizontal wells in Willesden Green, three (3.0 net) ERH wells in Pembina, four (4.0 net) PCU7 ERH wells, one (1.0 net) Belly River well, and three (0.65 net) non-operated Willesden Green ERH wells during 2024. This activity amounted to the drilling of 15 (12.6 net) wells. Additionally, the Company incurred drilling costs on one (1.0 net) Glauconite well where drilling challenges resulted in casing failure and led to the termination of drilling operations. In addition, $5.4 million was spent on the optimization of wells during 2024 to change plunger lifts to downhole pumps and lowering pumps in horizontal wells which has led to improved base decline rates. Going forward, InPlay’s improved decline rate results in reduced drilling capital required to maintain production and further enhancing our ability to generate FAFF.
Natural gas prices remained low in 2024 due to production growth in North America with higher than normal inventory levels in North America and Europe. This resulted in a 44% decrease in AECO pricing compared to already low prices in 2023. These lower prices resulted in a 11% decline in our realized boe sales price, which was partially offset by realized hedging gains.
Financial and Operating Results:
Operations Update:
InPlay’s capital program for 2025 is underway with three (3.0 net) ERH wells drilled in PCU7 recently coming on production and are in the early cleanup stage. These wells will offset the three well pad drilled in 2024 which has exceeded internal expectations. Despite the extreme cold temperatures in February, the costs for our first three wells of 2025 came in on time and on budget. Building on the success of our 2024 PCU7 development, we are excited to continue the focused development of this highly prolific area with an additional three net wells planned for the second half of 2025 included in our pre-acquisition 2025 budget. The majority of our remaining 2025 pre-acquisition capital program was scheduled for the second half of the year with minimal spending planned in the second quarter resulting in strong forecasted FAFF.
On March 4, 2025 the government of the United Stated announced tariffs on goods imported from Canada, including a 10% tariff on Canadian energy imports. The situation continues to be fluid and we believe the volatility surrounding these tariffs is already impacting valuations in the energy industry. We continue to monitor the impact of these tariffs on the Company and will make decisions keeping our strategy of disciplined capital allocation, financial flexibility and returns to shareholders at the forefront. InPlay’s financial hedges and a resulting weaker Canadian dollar are expected to mitigate the impact of these tariffs on the Company.
Hedging Update
The Company has reacted to commodity price volatility by securing commodity hedges extending through 2025 and into 2026. InPlay has hedged over 60% of pre-acquisition natural gas production and approximately 55% of pre-acquisition light crude oil production during 2025 at favorable pricing levels. Refer below for a summary of the Company’s commodity-based hedges.
2024 Reserves Results(1):
An organic 2024 capital program without acquisition/disposition (“A&D”) activity resulted in:
Proved developed producing (“PDP”) reserves of 17,207 mboe (54% light and medium crude oil & NGLs)
Total proved (“TP”) reserves of 43,912 mboe (60% light and medium crude oil & NGLs)
Total proved plus probable (“TPP”) reserves of 58,724 mboe (61% light and medium crude oil & NGLs)
Reserves life index (“RLI”)(2) for PDP, TP and TPP of approximately 5.4 years, 13.8 years and 18.5 years, respectively highlights a sizable drilling inventory for long-term development potential.
Achieved NPV BT10 reserve values(1) of:
PDP: $222 million
TP: $485 million
TPP: $706 million
Corporate Reserves Information:
The following summarizes certain information contained in the Reserve Report. The Reserve Report was prepared in accordance with the definitions, standards and procedures contained in the COGE Handbook and National Instrument 51-101 Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities (“NI 51-101”). Additional reserve information as required under NI 51-101 will be included in the Company’s Annual Information Form (“AIF”) which will be filed on SEDAR+ by the end of March 2025.
Net Present Values of Reserves:
InPlay achieved strong before tax estimated net present values (“NPV”) of future net revenues associated with our 2024 year-end reserves discounted at 10% (“NPV BT10”), although impacted by weaker future commodity prices in comparison to December 31, 2023. Forecasted WTI and AECO prices used in the Reserve Report decreased by 5% and 30% in year one and 2% and 18% in year two, respectively, compared to 2023. The Company achieved NPV BT10 reserve values of $222 million (PDP), $485 million (TP) and $706 million (TPP) based on the three independent reserve evaluator average pricing, cost forecast and foreign exchange rates as at December 31, 2024 used in the Reserve Report.
Future Development Costs (“FDCs”):
The following FDCs are included in the 2024 Reserve Report:
The $485 million of total FDC in the Reserve Report generates approximately $484 million in future net present value discounted at 10%.
Pricing Assumptions:
The following tables set forth the benchmark reference prices, as at December 31, 2024, reflected in the Reserve Report. These price and cost assumptions were an arithmetic average of the price forecasts of three independent reserve evaluator’s (Sproule, McDaniel & Associates Consultants Ltd. and GLJ Ltd.) then current forecast and Sproule’s foreign exchange rate forecast at the effective date of the Reserve Report.
Forecasted WTI and AECO prices used in the Reserve Report decreased by 5% and 30% in year one and 2% and 18% in year two respectively compared to 2023.
InPlay also confirms that the management information circular (the “Circular”) and form of proxy with respect to the proposed Pembina Cardium asset acquisition and related matters have been mailed to the InPlay shareholders of record as of February 28, 2025. InPlay confirms that the Circular and form of proxy can be accessed and viewed on the Company’s website (www.inplayoil.com) or on the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca).
For further information please contact:
Doug Bartole President and Chief Executive Officer InPlay Oil Corp. Telephone: (587) 955-0632
Throughout this document and other materials disclosed by the Company, InPlay uses certain measures to analyze financial performance, financial position and cash flow. These non-GAAP and other financial measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed under GAAP and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other entities. The non-GAAP and other financial measures should not be considered alternatives to, or more meaningful than, financial measures that are determined in accordance with GAAP as indicators of the Company performance. Management believes that the presentation of these non-GAAP and other financial measures provides useful information to shareholders and investors in understanding and evaluating the Company’s ongoing operating performance, and the measures provide increased transparency and the ability to better analyze InPlay’s business performance against prior periods on a comparable basis.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios
Included in this document are references to the terms “free adjusted funds flow”, “operating income”, “operating netback per boe”, “operating income profit margin” and “Net Debt to EBITDA”. Management believes these measures and ratios are helpful supplementary measures of financial and operating performance and provide users with similar, but potentially not comparable, information that is commonly used by other oil and natural gas companies. These terms do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than “profit before taxes”, “profit and comprehensive income”, “adjusted funds flow”, “capital expenditures”, “net debt” or assets and liabilities as determined in accordance with GAAP as a measure of the Company’s performance and financial position.
Free Adjusted Funds Flow/FAFF per share
Management considers FAFF and FAFF per share important measures to identify the Company’s ability to improve its financial condition through debt repayment and its ability to provide returns to shareholders. FAFF should not be considered as an alternative to or more meaningful than AFF as determined in accordance with GAAP as an indicator of the Company’s performance. FAFF is calculated by the Company as AFF less exploration and development capital expenditures and property dispositions (acquisitions) and is a measure of the cashflow remaining after capital expenditures before corporate acquisitions that can be used for additional capital activity, corporate acquisitions, repayment of debt or decommissioning expenditures or potentially return of capital to shareholders. FAFF per share is calculated by the Company as FAFF divided by weighted average shares outstanding. Refer to the “Forward Looking Information and Statements” section for a calculation of forecast FAFF.
Free Adjusted Funds Flow Yield
InPlay uses “free adjusted funds flow yield” as a key performance indicator. When presented on a corporate basis, free adjusted funds flow is calculated by the Company as free adjusted funds flow divided by the market capitalization of the Company. When presented on an asset basis for acquisition purposes, free adjusted funds flow is calculated by the Company as free adjusted funds flow divided by the operating income of the Acquired Assets. Management considers FAFF yield to be an important performance indicator as it demonstrates a Company or asset’s ability to generate cash to pay down debt and provide funds for potential distributions to shareholders. Refer to the “Forward Looking Information and Statements” section for a calculation of forecast FAFF Yield.
Operating Income/Operating Netback per boe/Operating Income Profit Margin
InPlay uses “operating income”, “operating netback per boe” and “operating income profit margin” as key performance indicators. Operating income is calculated by the Company as oil and natural gas sales less royalties, operating expenses and transportation expenses and is a measure of the profitability of operations before administrative, share-based compensation, financing and other non-cash items. Management considers operating income an important measure to evaluate its operational performance as it demonstrates its field level profitability. Operating income should not be considered as an alternative to or more meaningful than net income as determined in accordance with GAAP as an indicator of the Company’s performance. Operating netback per boe is calculated by the Company as operating income divided by average production for the respective period. Management considers operating netback per boe an important measure to evaluate its operational performance as it demonstrates its field level profitability per unit of production. Operating income profit margin is calculated by the Company as operating income as a percentage of oil and natural gas sales. Management considers operating income profit margin an important measure to evaluate its operational performance as it demonstrates how efficiently the Company generates field level profits from its sales revenue. Refer below for a calculation of operating income, operating netback per boe and operating income profit margin. Refer to the “Forward Looking Information and Statements” section for a calculation of forecast operating income, operating netback per boe and operating income profit margin.
(thousands of dollars)
Three Months EndedDecember 31
Year EndedDecember 31
2024
2023
2024
2023
Revenue
40,039
47,631
153,713
179,366
Royalties
(5,253)
(6,339)
(19,964)
(22,516)
Operating expenses
(12,413)
(13,233)
(48,198)
(49,576)
Transportation expenses
(786)
(940)
(3,083)
(3,130)
Operating income
21,587
27,119
82,468
104,144
Sales volume (Mboe)
862.6
882.8
3,188.5
3,294.1
Per boe
Revenue
46.42
53.95
48.21
54.45
Royalties
(6.09)
(7.18)
(6.26)
(6.84)
Operating expenses
(14.39)
(14.99)
(15.12)
(15.05)
Transportation expenses
(0.91)
(1.06)
(0.97)
(0.95)
Operating netback per boe
25.03
30.72
25.86
31.61
Operating income profit margin
54 %
57 %
54 %
58 %
Net Debt to EBITDA
Management considers Net Debt to EBITDA an important measure as it is a key metric to identify the Company’s ability to fund financing expenses, net debt reductions and other obligations. EBITDA is calculated by the Company as adjusted funds flow before interest expense. When this measure is presented quarterly, EBITDA is annualized by multiplying by four. When this measure is presented on a trailing twelve month basis, EBITDA for the twelve months preceding the net debt date is used in the calculation. This measure is consistent with the EBITDA formula prescribed under the Company’s Senior Credit Facility. Net Debt to EBITDA is calculated as Net Debt divided by EBITDA. Refer to the “Forward Looking Information and Statements” section for a calculation of forecast Net Debt to EBITDA.
Capital Management Measures
Adjusted Funds Flow
Management considers adjusted funds flow to be an important measure of InPlay’s ability to generate the funds necessary to finance capital expenditures. Adjusted funds flow is a GAAP measure and is disclosed in the notes to the Company’s financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024. All references to adjusted funds flow throughout this document are calculated as funds flow adjusting for decommissioning expenditures. Decommissioning expenditures are adjusted from funds flow as they are incurred on a discretionary and irregular basis and are primarily incurred on previous operating assets. The Company also presents adjusted funds flow per share whereby per share amounts are calculated using weighted average shares outstanding consistent with the calculation of profit per common share.
Net Debt
Net debt is a GAAP measure and is disclosed in the notes to the Company’s financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024. The Company closely monitors its capital structure with the goal of maintaining a strong balance sheet to fund the future growth of the Company. The Company monitors net debt as part of its capital structure. The Company uses net debt (bank debt plus accounts payable and accrued liabilities less accounts receivables and accrued receivables, prepaid expenses and deposits and inventory) as an alternative measure of outstanding debt. Management considers net debt an important measure to assist in assessing the liquidity of the Company.
Free Funds Flow
Management considers free funds flow to be an important measure of InPlay’s ability to generate the funds necessary after capital expenditures and decommissioning expenditures to improve its financial condition through debt repayment and its ability to provide returns to shareholders. Free funds flow is comprised of GAAP measures disclosed in the notes to the Company’s financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024. All references to free funds flow throughout this document are calculated as funds flow less exploration and development capital expenditures and property dispositions (acquisitions).
Supplementary Measures
“Average realized crude oil price” is comprised of crude oil commodity sales from production, as determined in accordance with IFRS, divided by the Company’s crude oil volumes. Average prices are before deduction of transportation costs and do not include gains and losses on financial instruments.
“Average realized NGL price” is comprised of NGL commodity sales from production, as determined in accordance with IFRS, divided by the Company’s NGL volumes. Average prices are before deduction of transportation costs and do not include gains and losses on financial instruments.
“Average realized natural gas price” is comprised of natural gas commodity sales from production, as determined in accordance with IFRS, divided by the Company’s natural gas volumes. Average prices are before deduction of transportation costs and do not include gains and losses on financial instruments.
“Average realized commodity price” is comprised of commodity sales from production, as determined in accordance with IFRS, divided by the Company’s volumes. Average prices are before deduction of transportation costs and do not include gains and losses on financial instruments.
“Adjusted funds flow per weighted average basic share” is comprised of adjusted funds flow divided by the basic weighted average common shares.
“Adjusted funds flow per weighted average diluted share” is comprised of adjusted funds flow divided by the diluted weighted average common shares.
“Adjusted funds flow per boe” is comprised of adjusted funds flow divided by total production.
Forward-Looking Information and Statements
This document contains certain forward–looking information and statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The use of any of the words “expect”, “anticipate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “may”, “will”, “project”, “should”, “believe”, “plans”, “intends”, “forecast” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information or statements. In particular, but without limiting the foregoing, this document contains forward-looking information and statements pertaining to the following: the Company’s business strategy, milestones and objectives; the Company’s expectation that an updated presentation will be available after closing of the Pembina Cardium asset acquisition and the timing of such closing; the Company’s belief that the upcoming year will be transformational for InPlay; the Company’s beliefs and expectations regarding the Pembina Cardium asset acquisition, including that it will fundamentally shift the future of the Company, expand the Company’s operational scale, enhance the Company’s overall sustainability, and strengthen FAFF generation, enabling debt reduction and supporting the Company’s shareholder return strategy; the Company’s belief that the acquired assets will strategically complement InPlay’s existing holdings in the Pembina Cardium; the Company’s expectations regarding its expertise and ability to unlock the intrinsic value of its share price; the Company’s belief that it will remain committed to financial discipline maintaining its strong balance sheet, to ultimately generate shareholder value through FAFF growth and return of capital to shareholders; the Company’s belief that the operational enhancements to the drilling PCU7 program can be leveraged to the Company’s other Cardium assets, including those acquired as part of the Pembina Cardium asset acquisition; the Company’s expectation that it following closing of the Pembina Cardium asset acquisition, it will provide updated development plans and revised full-year 2025 guidance; expectations regarding the Company’s PCU7 asset; expectations regarding the Company’s 2025 capital program; the Company’s belief that it will monitor the impact of tariffs and will make decisions keeping the Company’s strategy of disciplined capital allocation, financial flexibility and returns to shareholders at the forefront; expectations regarding the Company’s hedges, including that its financial hedges and a resulting weaker Canadian dollar will mitigate the impact of tariffs on the Company; 2025 forecast production; 2025 guidance and 2025 pro-forma estimates related to the proposed Pembina asset acquisition based on the planned capital program and all associated underlying assumptions set forth in this document including, without limitation, forecasts of 2025 annual average production levels, adjusted funds flow, free adjusted funds flow, Net Debt/EBITDA ratio, operating income profit margin, net debt and Management’s belief that the Company can grow some or all of these attributes and specified measures; light crude oil and NGLs weighting estimates; expectations regarding future commodity prices; future oil and natural gas prices; future liquidity and financial capacity; future results from operations and operating metrics; future costs, expenses and royalty rates; future interest costs; the exchange rate between the $US and $Cdn; future development, exploration, acquisition, development and infrastructure activities and related capital expenditures, including InPlay’s planned 2025 capital program; the amount and timing of capital projects; and methods of funding our capital program.
The internal projections, expectations, or beliefs underlying our Board approved 2025 capital budget and associated guidance are subject to change in light of, among other factors, changes to U.S. economic, regulatory and/or trade policies (including tariffs), the impact of world events including the Russia/Ukraine conflict and war in the Middle East, ongoing results, prevailing economic circumstances, volatile commodity prices, and changes in industry conditions and regulations. InPlay’s 2025 financial outlook and revised guidance provides shareholders with relevant information on management’s expectations for results of operations, excluding any potential acquisitions or dispositions, for such time periods based upon the key assumptions outlined herein. Readers are cautioned that events or circumstances could cause capital plans and associated results to differ materially from those predicted and InPlay’s revised guidance for 2025 may not be appropriate for other purposes. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed on same.
Forward-looking statements or information are based on a number of material factors, expectations or assumptions of InPlay which have been used to develop such statements and information, but which may prove to be incorrect. Although InPlay believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements or information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements because InPlay can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. In addition to other factors and assumptions which may be identified herein, assumptions have been made regarding, among other things: the current U.S. economic, regulatory and/or trade policies; the impact of increasing competition; the general stability of the economic and political environment in which InPlay operates; the timely receipt of any required regulatory approvals; the ability of InPlay to obtain qualified staff, equipment and services in a timely and cost efficient manner; drilling results; the ability of the operator of the projects in which InPlay has an interest in to operate the field in a safe, efficient and effective manner; the ability of InPlay to obtain debt financing on acceptable terms; the anticipated tax treatment of the monthly base dividend; that other than the tariffs that came into effect on March 4, 2025 (some of which were subsequently paused on March 6, 2025), neither the U.S. nor Canada (i) increases the rate or scope of such tariffs (if they come into effect in the future), or imposes new tariffs, on the import of goods from one country to the other, including on oil and natural gas, and/or (ii) imposes any other form of tax, restriction or prohibition on the import or export of products from one country to the other, including on oil and natural gas; the potential scope and duration of tariffs, export taxes, export restrictions or other trade actions; magnitude and duration of potential new or increased tariffs may be imposed on goods imported from Canada into the United States, which could adversely impact InPlay’s revenues; the potential for new and increased U.S. tariffs and protectionist trade measures on Canadian oil and gas imports; changes in political and economic conditions, including risks associated with tariffs, export taxes, export restrictions or other trade actions; impacts of any tariffs imposed on Canadian exports into the United States by the Trump administration and any retaliatory steps taken by the Canadian federal government; that InPlay’s results and operations could be adversely affected by economic or geopolitical developments, including protectionist trade policies such as tariffs, or other events; conditions in international markets, including social and political conditions, civil unrest, terrorist activity, governmental changes, restrictions on the ability to transfer capital across borders, tariffs and other protectionist measures; field production rates and decline rates; the ability to replace and expand oil and natural gas reserves through acquisition, development and exploration; the timing and cost of pipeline, storage and facility construction and the ability of InPlay to secure adequate product transportation; future commodity prices; that various conditions to a shareholder return strategy can be satisfied; the ongoing impact of the Russia/Ukraine conflict and war in the Middle East; currency, exchange and interest rates; regulatory framework regarding royalties, taxes and environmental matters in the jurisdictions in which InPlay operates; and the ability of InPlay to successfully market its oil and natural gas products.
Without limitation of the foregoing, readers are cautioned that the Company’s future dividend payments to shareholders of the Company, if any, and the level thereof will be subject to the discretion of the Board of Directors of InPlay. The Company’s dividend policy and funds available for the payment of dividends, if any, from time to time, is dependent upon, among other things, levels of FAFF, leverage ratios, financial requirements for the Company’s operations and execution of its growth strategy, fluctuations in commodity prices and working capital, the timing and amount of capital expenditures, credit facility availability and limitations on distributions existing thereunder, and other factors beyond the Company’s control. Further, the ability of the Company to pay dividends will be subject to applicable laws, including satisfaction of solvency tests under the Business Corporations Act (Alberta), and satisfaction of certain applicable contractual restrictions contained in the agreements governing the Company’s outstanding indebtedness. Further, the actual amount, the declaration date, the record date and the payment date of any dividend are subject to the discretion of the InPlay Board of Directors. There can be no assurance that InPlay will pay dividends in the future.
The forward-looking information and statements included herein are not guarantees of future performance and should not be unduly relied upon. Such information and statements, including the assumptions made in respect thereof, involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to defer materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information or statements including, without limitation: changes in industry regulations and legislation (including, but not limited to, tax laws, royalties, and environmental regulations); the risk that the Pembina Cardium asset acquisition may not be completed on the anticipated terms or timing; risks related to an international trade war, including the risk that the U.S. government imposes additional tariffs on Canadian goods, including crude oil and natural gas, and that such tariffs (and/or the Canadian government’s response to such tariffs) adversely affect the demand and/or market price for InPlay’s products and/or otherwise adversely affects InPlay, or lead to the termination of InPlay’s financing arrangements for the Pembina Cardium asset acquisition, including specifically that the imposition of tariffs or similar measures in excess of 10% would be an adverse tariff event for the purposes of InPlay’s new credit facilities to be entered into in connection with the transaction and that the lenders thereunder may choose not to fund the transaction; the continuing impact of the Russia/Ukraine conflict and war in the Middle East; potential changes to U.S. economic, regulatory and/or trade policies as a result of a change in government; inflation and the risk of a global recession; changes in our planned 2025 capital program; changes in our approach to shareholder returns; changes in commodity prices and other assumptions outlined herein; the risk that dividend payments may be reduced, suspended or cancelled; the potential for variation in the quality of the reservoirs in which InPlay operates; changes in the demand for or supply of InPlay’s products; unanticipated operating results or production declines; changes in tax or environmental laws, royalty rates or other regulatory matters; changes in development plans or strategies of InPlay or by third party operators of InPlay’s properties; changes in InPlay’s credit structure, increased debt levels or debt service requirements; inaccurate estimation of InPlay’s light crude oil and natural gas reserve and resource volumes; limited, unfavorable or a lack of access to capital markets; increased costs; a lack of adequate insurance coverage; the impact of competitors; and certain other risks detailed from time-to-time in InPlay’s continuous disclosure documents filed on SEDAR+ including InPlay’s Annual Information Form dated March 27, 2024 and the annual management’s discussion & analysis for the year ended December 31, 2024.
This document contains future-oriented financial information and financial outlook information (collectively, “FOFI”) about InPlay’s financial and leverage targets and objectives, potential dividends, and beliefs underlying our Board approved 2025 capital budget and associated guidance, all of which are subject to the same assumptions, risk factors, limitations, and qualifications as set forth in the above paragraphs. The actual results of operations of InPlay and the resulting financial results will likely vary from the amounts set forth in this document and such variation may be material. InPlay and its management believe that the FOFI has been prepared on a reasonable basis, reflecting management’s reasonable estimates and judgments. However, because this information is subjective and subject to numerous risks, it should not be relied on as necessarily indicative of future results. Except as required by applicable securities laws, InPlay undertakes no obligation to update such FOFI. FOFI contained in this document was made as of the date of this document and was provided for the purpose of providing further information about InPlay’s anticipated future business operations and strategy. Readers are cautioned that the FOFI contained in this document should not be used for purposes other than for which it is disclosed herein.
The forward-looking information and statements contained in this document speak only as of the date hereof and InPlay does not assume any obligation to publicly update or revise any of the included forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable securities laws.
InPlay’s 2024 annual guidance and a comparison to 2024 actual results are outlined below.
GuidanceFY 2024(1)
ActualsFY 2024
Variance
Variance (%)
Production
Boe/d
8,700 – 8,750
8,712
–
–
Adjusted Funds Flow
$ millions
$68 – $70
$68.5
–
–
Capital Expenditures
$ millions
$63
$63
–
–
Free Adjusted Funds Flow
$ millions
$5 – $7
$5.5
–
–
Net Debt
$ millions
$59 – $61
$61
–
–
(1) As previously released February 4, 2025.
Risk Factors to FLI
Risk factors that could materially impact successful execution and actual results of the Company’s 2025 capital program and associated guidance and estimates include:
risks related to an international trade war, including the risk that the U.S. government imposes additional tariffs on Canadian goods, including crude oil and natural gas, and that such tariffs (and/or the Canadian government’s response to such tariffs) adversely affect the demand and/or market price for the Company’s products and/or otherwise adversely affects the Company;
volatility of petroleum and natural gas prices and inherent difficulty in the accuracy of predictions related thereto;
the extent of any unfavourable impacts of wildfires in the province of Alberta.
changes in Federal and Provincial regulations;
the Company’s ability to secure financing for the Board approved 2025 capital program and longer-term capital plans sourced from AFF, bank or other debt instruments, asset sales, equity issuance, infrastructure financing or some combination thereof; and
those additional risk factors set forth in the Company’s MD&A and most recent Annual Information Form filed on SEDAR+.
Key Budget and Underlying Material Assumptions to FLI
The key budget and underlying material assumptions used by the Company in the development of its 2025 guidance and 2025 pro-forma estimates(3) relating to the proposed acquisition of Pembina Cardium assets from Obsidian Energy Ltd. are as follows:
ActualsFY 2024
GuidanceFY 2024(1)
GuidanceFY 2025(1)
Pro-formaEstimateFY 2025(2)(3)(4)
WTI
US$/bbl
$75.72
$75.72
$72.00
$72.65
NGL Price
$/boe
$32.99
$32.90
35.40
48.65
AECO
$/GJ
$1.39
$1.39
$1.90
$1.85
Foreign Exchange Rate
CDN$/US$
0.73
0.73
0.70
0.70
MSW Differential
US$/bbl
$4.51
$4.50
$4.50
$4.75
Production
Boe/d
8,712
8,700 – 8,750
8,650 – 9,150
18,750
Revenue
$/boe
48.21
47.75 – 48.75
46.00 – 51.00
56.50 – 61.50
Royalties
$/boe
6.26
6.00 – 6.50
5.50 – 7.00
7.00 – 8.50
Operating Expenses
$/boe
15.12
14.50 – 15.50
13.00 – 15.00
16.00 – 18.00
Transportation
$/boe
0.97
0.90 – 1.05
0.90 – 1.15
0.90 – 1.15
Interest
$/boe
2.19
2.00 – 2.25
1.30 – 1.90
2.20 – 2.80
General and Administrative
$/boe
3.06
2.90 – 3.20
3.00 – 3.75
1.50 – 2.25
Hedging loss (gain)
$/boe
(0.86)
(0.75 – (1.00)
0.00 – 0.25
0.00 – 0.50
Decommissioning Expenditures
$ millions
$3.4
$3.2 – $3.4
$3.0 – $3.5
$6.0
Adjusted Funds Flow
$ millions
$68.5
$68 – $70
$69 – $75
$204
Dividends
$ millions
$16
$16
$16.5
$26
ActualsFY 2024
GuidanceFY 2024(1)
GuidanceFY 2025(1)
Pro-formaEstimateFY 2025(2)(3)(4)
Adjusted Funds Flow
$ millions
$68.5
$68 – $70
$69 – $75
$204
Capital Expenditures
$ millions
$63
$63
$41 – $44
$94
Free Adjusted Funds Flow
$ millions
$5.5
$5 – $7
$25 – $34
$104
Shares outstanding, end of year
# millions
90.1
90.1
90.4
158
Assumed share price
$/share
$1.73
$1.73
$1.65
1.55
Market capitalization
$ millions
$156
$156
$150
245
FAFF Yield
%
4 %
3% – 4%
17% – 23%
42 %
ActualsFY 2024
GuidanceFY 2024(1)
GuidanceFY 2025(1)
Pro-formaEstimateFY 2025(2)(3)(4)
Revenue
$/boe
48.21
47.75 – 48.75
46.00 – 51.00
56.50 – 61.50
Royalties
$/boe
6.26
6.00 – 6.50
5.50 – 7.00
7.00 – 8.50
Operating Expenses
$/boe
15.12
14.50 – 15.50
13.00 – 15.00
16.00 – 18.00
Transportation
$/boe
0.97
0.90 – 1.05
0.90 – 1.15
0.90 – 1.15
Operating Netback
$/boe
25.86
25.50 – 26.50
24.75 – 29.75
31.50 – 36.50
Operating Income Profit Margin
54 %
54 %
56 %
58 %
ActualsFY 2024
GuidanceFY 2024(1)
GuidanceFY 2025(1)
Pro-formaEstimateFY 2025(2)(3)(4)
Adjusted Funds Flow
$ millions
$68.5
$68 – $70
$69 – $75
$204
Interest
$/boe
2.19
2.00 – 2.25
1.30 – 1.90
2.20 – 2.80
EBITDA
$ millions
$76
$75 – $77
$74 – $80
$221
Net Debt
$ millions
$61
$59 – $61
$52 – $58
$203
Net Debt/EBITDA
0.8
0.8
0.6 – 0.8
0.9
(1)
As previously released February 4, 2025.
(2)
As previously released February 19, 2025.
(3)
InPlay’s pro-forma estimate for 2025 are preliminary in nature and do not reflect a Board approved capital expenditure budget. Following closing of the Pembina Cardium asset acquisition, InPlay will provide updated development plans and revised full-year 2025 guidance.
(4)
2025E pro forma estimates have been presented as though InPlay acquired the Acquired Assets at January 1, 2025 notwithstanding that income from January 1, 2025 to closing represents a purchase price adjustment and such production will not be directly attributed to InPlay.
See “Production Breakdown by Product Type” below
Quality and pipeline transmission adjustments may impact realized oil prices in addition to the MSW Differential provided above
Changes in working capital are not assumed to have a material impact between the years presented above.
Information Regarding Disclosure on Oil and Gas Reserves and Operational Information
Our oil and gas reserves statement for the year ended December 31, 2024, which will include complete disclosure of our oil and gas reserves and other oil and gas information in accordance with NI 51-101, will be contained within our Annual Information Form which will be available on our SEDAR profile at www.sedarplus.ca on or before March 31, 2025. The recovery and reserve estimates contained herein are estimates only and there is no guarantee that the estimated reserves will be recovered. In relation to the disclosure of estimates for individual properties, such estimates may not reflect the same confidence level as estimates of reserves and future net revenue for all properties, due to the effects of aggregation. The Company’s belief that it will establish additional reserves over time with conversion of probable undeveloped reserves into proved reserves is a forward-looking statement and is based on certain assumptions and is subject to certain risks, as discussed above under the heading “Forward-Looking Information and Statements”.
This press release contains metrics commonly used in the oil and natural gas industry, such as “operating netbacks” and “reserve life index” or “RLI”. Each of these terms are calculated by InPlay as described within this press release. These terms do not have standardized meanings or standardized methods of calculation and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies, and therefore should not be used to make such comparisons. Such metrics have been included herein to provide readers with additional information to evaluate the Company’s performance, however such metrics should not be unduly relied upon.
Management uses these oil and gas metrics for its own performance measurements and to provide shareholders with measures to compare InPlay’s operations over time, however such measures are not reliable indicators of InPlay’s future performance and future performance may not be comparable to the performance in prior periods. Readers are cautioned that the information provided by these metrics, or that can be derived from the metrics presented in this press release, should not be relied upon for investment or other purposes, however such measures are not reliable indicators on InPlay’s future performance and future performance may not be comparable to the performance in prior periods.
References to light crude oil, NGLs or natural gas production in this press release refer to the light and medium crude oil, natural gas liquids and conventional natural gas product types, respectively, as defined in National Instrument 51-101, Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities (“Nl 51-101“).
Production Breakdown by Product Type
Disclosure of production on a per boe basis in this document consists of the constituent product types as defined in NI 51–101 and their respective quantities disclosed in the table below:
Light and Medium Crude oil(bbls/d)
NGLs(boe/d)
Conventional Natural gas(Mcf/d)
Total(boe/d)
Q4 2023 Average Production
4,142
1,520
23,606
9,596
2023 Average Production
3,822
1,396
22,839
9,025
Q4 2024 Average Production
3,691
1,651
24,203
9,376
2024 Average Production
3,523
1,499
22,139
8,712
2024 Annual Guidance
3,535
1,495
22,170
8,725(1)
2025 Annual Guidance
3,425
1,510
23,790
8,900(2)
2025 Pro Forma Estimate
9,535
2,180
42,215
18,750
Notes:
1.
This reflects the mid-point of the Company’s 2024 production guidance range of 8,700 to 8,750 boe/d.
2.
This reflects the mid-point of the Company’s 2025 production guidance range of 8,650 to 9,150 boe/d.
3.
With respect to forward–looking production guidance, product type breakdown is based upon management’s expectations based on reasonable assumptions but are subject to variability based on actual well results.
BOE equivalent
Barrel of oil equivalents or BOEs may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A BOE conversion ratio of 6 mcf: 1 bbl is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead. Given that the value ratio based on the current price of crude oil as compared to natural gas is significantly different than the energy equivalency of 6:1, utilizing a 6:1 conversion basis may be misleading as an indication of value.
Initial Production Rates
References in this press release to IP rates, other short-term production rates or initial performance measures relating to new wells are useful in confirming the presence of hydrocarbons; however, such rates are not determinative of the rates at which such wells will commence production and decline thereafter and are not indicative of long-term performance or of ultimate recovery. While encouraging, readers are cautioned not to place reliance on such rates in calculating the aggregate production for the Company. Accordingly, the Company cautions that the test results should be considered to be preliminary.
Key Points: -The Dow bounced 500 points but remains on track for its steepest weekly loss since March 2023. – Consumer confidence dropped sharply amid ongoing tariff-related concerns and inflationary pressures. – The market awaits next week’s Fed meeting, where rates are expected to remain unchanged.
The stock market experienced a sharp rebound on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average surging more than 500 points. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also posted gains of 1.7% and 2.2%, respectively. Despite the rally, the major indices remain on pace for significant weekly losses, marking the worst performance for the Dow in two years and further cementing concerns over continued volatility on Wall Street.
Technology stocks were among the biggest gainers in Friday’s session, with Nvidia jumping over 4%, while Tesla, Meta, Netflix, Amazon, and Apple all posted modest gains. The positive momentum was partially driven by news that a government shutdown is likely to be avoided, as Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer signaled support for a Republican-led funding bill.
However, economic data released on Friday cast a shadow over investor sentiment. The University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 57.9 in March, well below expectations of 63.2. The decline highlights growing anxieties over inflation, trade tensions, and the broader economic outlook. A rising 10-year Treasury yield and concerns over inflation expectations have added to market uncertainty, making it difficult to gauge the sustainability of Friday’s rebound.
While large-cap stocks have seen a sharp selloff, small-cap stocks have been hit even harder. The Russell 2000, which tracks small-cap companies, has fallen nearly 18% from its recent high, pushing it closer to bear market territory. Small-cap stocks are often more sensitive to economic uncertainty and interest rate fluctuations, making them particularly vulnerable in the current environment. Rising borrowing costs and concerns over consumer demand have weighed on these companies, many of which rely heavily on domestic growth and credit availability.
However, amid market turmoil, value stocks could present an opportunity for investors seeking stability. Historically, value stocks—companies with strong fundamentals and lower valuations—tend to outperform during periods of market distress. With uncertainty surrounding inflation, interest rates, and trade policies, investors may rotate into sectors such as utilities, consumer staples, and healthcare, which typically offer defensive characteristics. Additionally, as fears of a potential recession grow, businesses with stable earnings and strong cash flow could see increased investor interest.
The week’s market selloff accelerated after the S&P 500 fell 1.4% on Thursday, officially entering correction territory with a decline of over 10% from its record high last month. The Nasdaq Composite has suffered even steeper losses, down more than 9% year-to-date. Meanwhile, the small-cap Russell 2000 index has dropped nearly 18% from its recent peak, nearing bear market territory with a 20% decline. This marks four consecutive weeks of losses for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, as well as the second straight losing week for the Dow.
Much of the recent volatility has been attributed to President Trump’s fluctuating trade policies, which have increased uncertainty regarding tariffs and their economic implications. The unpredictable nature of the administration’s approach has led to heightened market swings, with investors struggling to navigate the changing landscape.
Looking ahead, all eyes are on next week’s Federal Reserve policy meeting. Market participants overwhelmingly expect the Fed to hold interest rates steady, with futures pricing in a 97% likelihood of no change. However, investors remain wary of any signals regarding future policy moves, particularly as inflation concerns continue to mount.
With uncertainty dominating the financial landscape, investors are bracing for more turbulence in the weeks ahead. While Friday’s rally provided a temporary reprieve, the broader trend remains cautious as economic and policy concerns continue to weigh on sentiment.
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