Release – InPlay Oil Corp. Announces 2025 Financial, Operating and Reserves Results Highlighted by Light Oil Production Growth of 131% and Total Proved and Probable Reserve Replacement of 1,084%

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InPlay Oil Corp. 

Mar 05, 2026, 07:30 ET

CALGARY, AB, March 5, 2026 /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, 2025, along with the results of its independent oil and gas reserves evaluation effective December 31, 2025 (the “Reserve Report”) prepared by GLJ Ltd. (“GLJ”). InPlay’s audited annual financial statements and notes, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) for the year ended December 31, 2025 will be available at “www.sedarplus.ca” and the Company’s website at “www.inplayoil.com“. An updated corporate presentation will be available on our website in due course.

Message to Shareholders:

InPlay’s 2025 fiscal year marked a truly transformational chapter in the Company’s history, highlighted by the successful completion of the highly accretive April 2025 acquisition of Pembina assets in our core focus area. This strategic transaction significantly strengthened our already robust drilling inventory, expanded our operational scale, increased our ability to generate meaningful free adjusted funds flow (“FAFF”)(4) and enhanced the long-term sustainability and depth of our asset base.

InPlay’s long-term strategy is anchored in disciplined capital allocation, driving sustainable organic growth while pursuing strategic, accretive acquisitions; an approach supported by the Company’s proven track record of execution. InPlay has never been better positioned to advance this two-pronged growth strategy. The Company’s foundation was further strengthened in 2025 with the addition of Delek Group Ltd. (“Delek”) as a strategically aligned 32.7% shareholder. Delek has a strong history of value creation in the international energy markets with significant investments in the North Sea (Ithaca Energy plc) and the Mediterranean (NewMed Energy). Delek identified Canada as a stable and attractive jurisdiction with compelling return potential, positioning InPlay as a natural extension of its global energy investment strategy. Delek’s investment enhances InPlay’s financial strength and strategic flexibility, providing access to additional capital and alternative funding sources to support the Company’s growth strategy. Delek played a pivotal role in introducing InPlay to the Israeli capital markets and supporting the successful completion of the Company’s oversubscribed senior unsecured bond offering in February 2026. The offering was completed at an attractive cost of capital of 6.23%, further strengthening InPlay’s balance sheet and liquidity profile. InPlay looks forward to working closely with Delek to execute its long-term strategy of building a sustainable, growth-oriented Canadian oil and gas company focused on delivering top tier returns to shareholders.

During 2025, InPlay remained focused on operational execution, disciplined capital allocation and prioritizing FAFF while continuing to return capital to shareholders and pay down debt. Adjusted Funds Flow(2) (“AFF”) increased by 67% in 2025, delivering FAFF of $62 million. These results were achieved despite a 14% decline in WTI pricing, demonstrating the resilience and capital efficient nature of our light oil asset base. FAFF yield at year end was 18% (one of the highest in our peer group), dividends paid to shareholders were $27.1 million and debt repayment of $36 million post-acquisition close on April 7, 2025. The Company capitalized on its operational excellence to generate strong capital efficiencies during our 2025 capital program. Our team delivered some of the strongest-performing Cardium wells in 2025 with payouts averaging approximately seven months, underscoring the quality of our inventory and technical execution capabilities. This strong operational performance enabled us to increase production guidance over the course of the year while simultaneously reducing capital expenditures.

The Company’s exceptional 2025 reserve results reflect both the impact of the acquisition and strong operating results achieved during the year. Proved Developed Producing (“PDP”) reserves increased 179%, while a long reserve life index continues to underpin a low decline, high FAFF generating asset base. Despite a material year-over-year decrease in the benchmark Edmonton light oil price used in the Reserve Report (20% in 2026, 14% in 2027, 9% thereafter), the Company increased its Total Proved (“TP”) and Total Proved plus Probable (“TPP”) net asset value to $30.16/share and $44.02/share respectively, underscoring the significant intrinsic value embedded in our assets relative to current market levels.

Looking forward, InPlay is exceptionally well positioned to continue to execute key operational priorities, disciplined capital allocation and maximizing FAFF while continuing to return capital to shareholders. As announced on February 24, 2026, InPlay’s Board of Directors approved a 2026 capital budget of $66 – $74 million to drill 12 – 14 net horizontal Cardium wells. This program is forecast to result in annual average production of 18,600 – 19,200 boe/d(1) (60% – 62% light crude oil and NGLs), an 11% increase over 2025, resulting in a FAFF yield(4) of 11% – 15% (expected to be top tier amongst peers). The capital program is designed to be flexible and responsibly manage the pace of development, maintain operational and financial strength while remaining focused on delivering return of capital to shareholders.

2025 Financial and Operating Highlights:

  • Closed a transformational acquisition of Cardium-focused light oil assets in Pembina at highly accretive acquisition metrics (+45% AFF/share(3), +65% FAFF/share(3)), improving the Company’s sustainability through a lower decline rate, strong reserve life index and increased tier one drilling locations.
  • Achieved average annual production of 17,043 boe/d(1) (61% light crude oil and NGLs), a 96% increase from 2024.
  • Improved light oil production to 8,143 bbl/d, a 131% increase from 2024 and a 160% increase Q4 2025 over Q4 2024. Light crude oil weighting improved 20% from 2024.
  • Realized strong operating income of $144.1 million, a 75% increase from 2024, which resulted in an operating income profit margin(4) of 49%.
  • Generated AFF(2) of $114.4 million ($4.68 per weighted average basic share(3)), a 67% increase from 2024 despite a 14% decrease in WTI prices. Fourth quarter AFF totaled $30.7 million ($1.10 per weighted average basic share(3)), a 64% increase from 2024 even as WTI prices declined 16%. Fourth quarter AFF also increased 15% over Q3 2025.
  • Delivered FAFF of $62 million and distributed $27.1 million in dividends, equating to a 18% FAFF yield(4) and 8.7% dividend yield relative to year-end market capitalization. Since November 2022, total dividends distributed amounted to $69.7 million ($3.69 per share, including dividends declared to date in 2026).
  • Invested $52 million in development capital which was $1 million below the lower end of our May post-acquisition 2025 capital budget of $53 – $60 million and 17% less than 2024. Due to capital efficiencies, disciplined spending, and well outperformance, capital was 35% lower than our original capital forecast of $80 million on announcement on February 2025 to achieve production guidance.
  • Repaid $35 million of net debt from closing of the Pembina acquisition on April 7, 2025.

2025 Reserves Highlights(1):

  • InPlay’s capital efficient 2025 drilling program and accretive Pembina asset acquisition resulted in strong reserve results for 2025:
    • PDP reserves of 48,002 mboe (60% light and medium crude oil & NGLs), 179% increase from 2024.
    • TP reserves of 90,987 mboe (64% light and medium crude oil & NGLs), 107% increase from 2024.
    • TPP reserves of 119,937 mboe (64% light and medium crude oil & NGLs), 104% increase from 2024.
  • Achieved NPV BT10 reserve values(1) and Net Asset Value (“NAV”) per share of:
    • PDP: $594 million; $14.69/share
    • TP: $1,025 million; $30.16/share
    • TPP: $1,411 million; $44.02/share
  • Reserves life index (“RLI”)(2) of:
    • PDP: 7.0 years
    • TP: 13.2 years
    • TPP: 17.4 years
  • Delivered Finding, Development and Acquisition (“FD&A”) costs (including changes in future development costs) and recycle ratios(3) of:
    • PDP: $9.22/boe; 2.5x
    • TP: $12.96/boe; 1.8x
    • TPP: $10.65/boe; 2.2x
  • Replaced reserves(4) by:
    • PDP: 595%
    • TP: 857%
    • TPP: 1,084%
  • 2025 development capital program (excluding acquisitions) added new light oil weighted production at a capital efficiency of $21,333 per boe/d

2026 Subsequent Event:

In February, InPlay closed an oversubscribed offering of senior unsecured bonds for total gross proceeds of C$242 million maturing on December 15, 2030 at an attractive interest rate of 6.23%. This bond is expected to reduce our cost of capital while diversifying the Company’s financing sources.  Following the bond issuance, InPlay repaid and retired its term loan. The Company is now positioned with $190 million of available capacity on its fully undrawn revolving credit facility. Additionally, InPlay successfully mitigated exposure to fluctuations in the CAD/NIS exchange rate associated with the NIS-denominated senior unsecured bonds through the execution of foreign exchange hedging arrangements that fully cover all projected cash outflows, including principal repayments, over the next four years.

Financial and Operating Results:

2025 Financial & Operations Overview: 

Our 2025 results are highlighted by our accretive acquisition of Pembina assets in April 2025, disciplined capital allocation and delivery of strong returns to shareholders. The acquisition was financed with an increase to our credit facilities, issuance of common shares and an oversubscribed $33.8 million bought deal equity financing.

We executed our capital program under budget, generated meaningful adjusted funds flow, returned $27.1 million to shareholders and paid down $35 million of net debt from closing of the Pembina acquisition on April 7, 2025. Production averaged 17,043 boe/d(1) (61% light crude oil & NGLs) in 2025 and 19,589 boe/d (61% light crude oil & NGLs) in the fourth quarter of 2025.

InPlay’s capital program for 2025 consisted of $52 million of exploration and development capital. Efficient operational execution in 2025 led to capital expenditures coming in $1 million below the low end of our May post-acquisition budget of $53 – $60 million and approximately 17% less than 2024 when production averaged 8,712 boe/d. The Company drilled, completed and brought on production ten (8.2 net) extended reach horizontal (“ERH”) Cardium wells during the year and completed a significant operated gas plant expansion and other facility projects. InPlay also spent $4.2 million on the successful abandonment of 31 wellbores, 90 pipelines and the reclamation of 32 well sites.

InPlay generated AFF of $114.4 million ($4.68 per basic share) during 2025 a 67% increase from 2024. These results were achieved despite a 14% decline in WTI pricing and lower than forecasted natural gas prices. Approximately $62 million in FAFF was generated resulting in a FAFF yield of 18%, evidencing our strong ability to generate meaningful FAFF.

Low crude oil prices during the year impacted the Company’s financial results with WTI decreasing 14% compared to 2024. This resulted in a 16% decrease from 2024 to our realized oil sales price, which was partially offset by realized hedging gains in the later part of the year. Significantly lower natural gas prices also impacted financial results offset with meaningful hedging gains realized throughout the year.

Operations Update:

In 2025, InPlay had one of our strongest drilling campaigns in the Company’s history. In the fourth quarter of 2025, InPlay continued its operational momentum by bringing on production five (5.0 net) operated wells. On average, the five wells delivered initial production (“IP”) rates of 429 boe/d (72% light crude oil and NGLs) per well over their first 90 days of production, approximately 66% above internal forecasts. The Company’s 2025 drilling program for the second half of 2025 continues to generate substantial returns for the Company through strong IP rates.

InPlay’s capital program for 2026 is underway with two (2.0 net) ERH wells being drilled to date which have recently come on production and are in the early cleanup stage. InPlay has also started drilling operations on a three (3.0 net) ERH well-pad which is expected to come on-line at the end of March. Approximately 7 – 9 net horizontal wells are planned for the remainder of the year, with most of the capital spend and production coming on-line from these wells in the second half of 2026.

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 2026.

Net Present Values of Reserves:

InPlay achieved strong before tax estimated net present values (“NPV”) of future net revenues associated with our 2025 year-end reserves discounted at 10% (“NPV BT10”), although impacted by weaker future commodity prices in comparison to December 31, 2024 (refer to table below). The Company achieved NPV BT10 reserve values of $594 million (PDP), $1,025 million (TP) and $1,411 million (TPP) based on the three independent reserve evaluator average pricing, cost forecast and foreign exchange rates as at December 31, 2025 used in the Reserve Report. Commodity price decreases in the 2025 year-end reserve report compared to 2024 were as follows:

Future Development Costs (“FDCs”):

The following FDCs are included in the 2025 Reserve Report:

The $862 million of total FDC in the Total Proved and Probable Reserve Report generates approximately $710 million in future net present value discounted at 10%.

Performance Measures:

Pricing Assumptions:

The following tables set forth the benchmark reference prices, as at December 31, 2025, 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 GLJ’s foreign exchange rate forecast at the effective date of the Reserve Report.

SUMMARY OF PRICING AND INFLATION RATE ASSUMPTIONS (1)
as of December 31, 2025
FORECAST PRICES AND COSTS

For further information please contact:

Doug Bartole
President and Chief Executive Officer
InPlay Oil Corp.
Telephone: (587) 955-0632
Kevin Leonard
Vice President Corporate & Business Development
InPlay Oil Corp.
Telephone: (587) 955-0635

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Release – InPlay Oil Corp. Confirms Monthly Dividend for March 2026

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Mar 02, 2026, 07:30 ET

CALGARY, AB, Feb. 26, 2026 /CNW/ – InPlay Oil Corp. (TSX: IPO) (OTCQX: IPOOF) (“InPlay” or the “Company”) is pleased to confirm that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.09 per common share payable on March 31, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 16, 2026. The monthly cash dividend is expected to be designated as an “eligible dividend” for Canadian federal and provincial income tax purposes.

About InPlay Oil Corp.
InPlay is a junior oil and gas exploration and production company with operations in Alberta focused on light oil production. The company operates long-lived, low-decline properties with drilling development and enhanced oil recovery potential as well as undeveloped lands with exploration possibilities. The common shares of InPlay trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol IPO and the OTCQX Exchange under the symbol IPOOF.

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Doug Bartole, President and Chief Executive Officer, InPlay Oil Corp.

Telephone: (587) 955-0632

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Telephone: (587) 955-0634

Release – InPlay Oil Corp. Announces 2026 Capital Budget

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Feb 24, 2026, 07:30 ET

CALGARY AB, Feb. 24, 2026 /CNW/ – InPlay Oil Corp. (TSX: IPO) (OTCQX: IPOOF) (“InPlay” or the “Company”) announces that its Board of Directors have approved a capital program of $66 – $74 million for 2026.

InPlay had a stellar 2025 with an accretive and transformational acquisition in our core area and a very successful drilling program. Throughout 2025, InPlay delivered improved capital efficiencies through the successful application of enhanced drilling and completion techniques, driving production results that exceeded internally modelled type curves while achieving well costs below budget. InPlay’s improved capital efficiencies allowed the Company to increase its production guidance three times during 2025 with reduced capital spending.

InPlay’s 2026 capital budget reflects a disciplined and capital efficient program focused on strong production growth, maximizing Free Adjusted Funds Flow (“FAFF”)(2) and debt reduction. The Company plans to drill 12 – 14 net horizontal Cardium wells during 2026, with the majority of capital directed toward its Cardium-focused light oil assets in Pembina. InPlay’s 2026 capital budget reflects the improved capital efficiencies realized in 2025.

Key highlights of the 2026 capital program include:

  • Production Growth:
    • Forecasted average annual production of 18,600 – 19,200 boe/d(1) (60% – 62% light oil and NGLs), an 11% increase (based on mid-point) compared to estimated 2025, driven by:
      • Low corporate base decline rate of 22% due to the favorable decline profile;
      • Strong corporate netbacks driven by high oil and liquids weighting; and
      • Enhanced capital efficiencies from high graded drilling inventory.
  • FAFF Generation and Dividend Sustainability:
    • AFF(2) of $122 – $129 million;
    • FAFF of $48 – $63 million equating to a 11% – 15% FAFF Yield(3). FAFF exceeds the base annual dividend of $30 million (based on the current monthly dividend rate of $0.09/share or $1.08/share annualized) insulating the Company in the event of commodity price fluctuations.
    • InPlay’s dividend represents a dividend yield of approximately 7.0% at the current share price.
  • Debt Reduction:
    • Excess FAFF(3) is planned to be used to reduce debt;
    • Year-end Net Debt(2) of $199 – $206 million.

InPlay currently has forecasted commodity pricing similar to peers who have previously released 2026 guidance. To mitigate downside risk, InPlay has implemented a comprehensive hedging program providing protection against current market volatility. Details of the Company’s current hedges are provided in the “Hedging Summary” section of the Reader Advisories.

The table below outlines InPlay’s 2026 guidance:

In the first quarter of 2026, the Company plans to have its most active capital spend quarter of the year with five (5.0 net) horizontal wells being drilled. To date, InPlay has drilled and recently completed a two (2.0 net) ERH well-pad which have recently come on production. InPlay has also started drilling operations on a three (3.0 net) ERH well-pad which is expected to come on-line at the end of March. The majority of the capital spend on the remaining 7 – 9 net horizontal wells planned for the year is expected to occur in the second half of 2026.

InPlay continues to closely monitor global trade, geopolitical and commodity dynamics, proactively evaluating capital plans in response to pricing volatility, inflationary cost pressures, and other factors affecting the business. The Company will remain flexible and make decisions based on our core strategy of disciplined capital allocation, maintaining financial strength to ensure the long term sustainability of our strategy and return to shareholder program. Should commodity prices improve and stabilize, the Company will remain disciplined and flexible, with the ability to swiftly adjust its capital activity to align with evolving market conditions.

2025 Update

The Company is finalizing its results for 2025 and expects to achieve production of approximately 17,000 boe/d(1) (61% light crude oil and liquids) in line with the mid-point of our last forecast of 16,900 – 17,100 boe/d and 600 boe/d ahead of the mid-point of our original post acquisition forecast of 16,000 – 16,800 boe/d. In comparison to average production of 8,712 boe/d in 2024, production increased by approximately 95% in 2025.

Looking ahead after a transformation year with efficient capital spending, we remain focused on continued profitable development of our high-return asset base and are committed to delivering strong returns to shareholders through 2026 and beyond. On behalf of the management team and Board of Directors, we extend our gratitude to our employees, shareholders and bondholders for their support of the Company and the Canadian oil and gas industry.

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Release – InPlay Oil Corp. Completes $242 Million Bond Offering

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Feb 11, 2026, 07:30 ET

CALGARY, AB, Feb. 11, 2026 /CNW/ – InPlay Oil Corp. (TSX: IPO) (OTCQX: IPOOF) (“InPlay” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce that it has completed its previously announced offering of 550 million New Israeli Shekels (“NIS“) (CAD$242 million) principal amount of senior unsecured bonds (the “Bonds“) in Israel (the “Offering“). The Bonds bear interest at a rate of 6.23% per annum and are due December 15, 2030.

InPlay is also pleased to announce that it has completed the listing of its common shares (“Common Shares“) and the Bonds on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (“TASE“). The Common Shares and the Bonds are expected to commence trading on the TASE on February 11, 2026 under the symbols IPO and IPO.B1, respectively.

InPlay intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering to repay the amount owing under the Company’s $110 million two-year amortizing term loan (CAD$93.0 million as at December 31, 2025), temporarily reduce, on a non permanent basis, amounts drawn under the Company’s approximately $190 million revolving credit facility (CAD$129.1 million as at December 31, 2025), to pay transaction expenses and/or for general corporate purposes.

The Bonds are denominated in NIS and interest will be payable semi-annually. In addition, three amortization payments of 6% of the principal amount of the Bonds will be due on December 15th of 2027, 2028 and 2029. Payment of principal and interest will not be linked to CAD. InPlay may, subject to certain conditions, at any time no earlier than sixty (60) days after the Bonds are listed on the TASE and at its sole discretion, redeem the Bonds in a full or partial early redemption. InPlay intends to be proactive in hedging its exposure to fluctuations in the CAD to NIS exchange rate.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful.

This press release is not an offer of securities of the Company for sale in the United States or Canada. The Bonds have not and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, nor qualified for distribution in Canada. The Bonds may not be offered or sold to a resident of Canada or for the benefit of a resident of Canada nor may they be sold in the United States except as pursuant to an applicable exemption from its registration requirements. No public offering of securities is being made in the United States or Canada.

About InPlay Oil Corp.

InPlay is a junior oil and gas exploration and production company with operations in Alberta focused on light oil production. The company operates long-lived, low-decline properties with drilling development and enhanced oil recovery potential as well as undeveloped lands. The Common Shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol IPO and the OTCQX Exchange under the symbol IPOOF.

For further information please contact:

Doug Bartole
President and Chief Executive Officer
InPlay Oil Corp.
Telephone: (587) 955-0632
Kevin Leonard
Vice President Corporate & Business Development  
InPlay Oil Corp.
Telephone: (587) 955-0634

CURRENCY

NIS refers to New Israeli Shekels and CAD refers to Canadian Dollars. In this press release, unless otherwise explicitly written, the conversion of NIS to CAD is based on the base rate of NIS 2.27 for CAD$1.00.

FORWARD LOOKING 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 intended use of proceeds of the Offering; the impact of the Offering on the Company; and InPlay’s expectations regarding managing its currency exposure.

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: InPlay’s ability to manage currency exposure; 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 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. 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); changes in industry regulations and legislation (including, but not limited to, tax laws, royalties, and environmental regulations); that (i) the tariffs that are currently in effect on goods exported from or imported into Canada continue in effect for an extended period of time, the tariffs that have been threatened are implemented, that tariffs that are currently suspended are reactivated, the rate or scope of tariffs are increased, or new tariffs are imposed, including on oil and natural gas, (ii) the U.S. and/or Canada 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, and (iii) the tariffs imposed or threatened to be imposed by the U.S. on other countries and retaliatory tariffs imposed or threatened to be imposed by other countries on the U.S., will trigger a broader global trade war which could have a material adverse effect on the Canadian, U.S. and global economies, and by extension the Canadian oil and natural gas industry and the Company, including by decreasing demand for (and the price of) oil and natural gas, disrupting supply chains, increasing costs, causing volatility in global financial markets, and limiting access to financing; 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 capital program; changes in our approach to shareholder returns; changes in commodity prices and other assumptions outlined herein; 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 31, 2025 and the annual management’s discussion & analysis for the year ended December 31, 2024.

The forward-looking 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, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable securities laws.

READER ADVISORY

NO SECURITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY HAS EXPRESSED AN OPINION ABOUT THE BONDS AND IT IS AN OFFENCE TO CLAIM OTHERWISE. THE OFFERING CONSTITUTES A PUBLIC OFFERING FOR INVESTORS OF THE BONDS ONLY IN THOSE JURISDICTIONS WHERE THEY MAY LAWFULLY BE OFFERED FOR SALE AND THEREIN ONLY BY PERSONS PERMITTED TO SELL SUCH BONDS. THE BONDS HAVE NOT BEEN, AND WILL NOT BE, QUALIFIED FOR DISTRIBUTION IN ANY JURISDICTION OF CANADA AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED, SOLD, OR DELIVERED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY IN ANY JURISDICTION OF CANADA OR TO RESIDENTS OF CANADA.

NO ADVERTISEMENT, SOLICITATION OR NEGOTIATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY IN FURTHERANCE OF ANY SALES OF THE BONDS DESCRIBED IN THIS PRESS RELEASE HAS OCCURRED OR WILL OCCUR IN CANADA. BY PURCHASING THE BONDS, EACH PURCHASER REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS TO THE COMPANY THAT SUCH PURCHASER IS NOT A RESIDENT OF CANADA AND THAT SUCH PURCHASER DOES NOT HAVE ANY INTENTION TO DISTRIBUTE SUCH BONDS IN CANADA OR HOLD SUCH BONDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF RESIDENTS OF CANADA.

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Release – InPlay Oil Corp. Confirms Monthly Dividend for February 2026

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Feb 02, 2026, 07:30 ET


CALGARY, AB, Feb. 2, 2026 /CNW/ – InPlay Oil Corp. (TSX: IPO) (OTCQX: IPOOF) (“InPlay” or the “Company”) is pleased to confirm that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.09 per common share payable on February 27, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 13, 2026. The monthly cash dividend is expected to be designated as an “eligible dividend” for Canadian federal and provincial income tax purposes.

About InPlay Oil Corp.

InPlay is a junior oil and gas exploration and production company with operations in Alberta focused on light oil production. The company operates long-lived, low-decline properties with drilling development and enhanced oil recovery potential as well as undeveloped lands with exploration possibilities. The common shares of InPlay trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol IPO and the OTCQX Exchange under the symbol IPOOF.

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Release – InPlay Oil Corp. Confirms Monthly Dividend for January 2026

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CALGARY AB, Jan. 2, 2026 /CNW/ – InPlay Oil Corp. (TSX: IPO) (OTCQX: IPOOF) (“InPlay” or the “Company”) is pleased to confirm that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.09 per common share payable on January 30, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 15, 2026. The monthly cash dividend is expected to be designated as an “eligible dividend” for Canadian federal and provincial income tax purposes.

About InPlay Oil Corp.

InPlay is a junior oil and gas exploration and production company with operations in Alberta focused on light oil production. The company operates long-lived, low-decline properties with drilling development and enhanced oil recovery potential as well as undeveloped lands with exploration possibilities. The common shares of InPlay trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol IPO and the OTCQX Exchange under the symbol IPOOF.

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Release – InPlay Oil Corp. Confirms Monthly Dividend for November 2025

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CALGARY, AB, Nov. 3, 2025 /CNW/ – InPlay Oil Corp. (TSX: IPO) (OTCQX: IPOOF) (“InPlay” or the “Company”) is pleased to confirm that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.09 per common share payable on November 28, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 14, 2025.  The monthly cash dividend is expected to be designated as an “eligible dividend” for Canadian federal and provincial income tax purposes.

About InPlay Oil Corp.

InPlay is a junior oil and gas exploration and production company with operations in Alberta focused on light oil production. The company operates long-lived, low-decline properties with drilling development and enhanced oil recovery potential as well as undeveloped lands with exploration possibilities. The common shares of InPlay trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol IPO and the OTCQX Exchange under the symbol IPOOF.

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Release – InPlay Oil Corp. Confirms Monthly Dividend for September 2025

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CALGARY, AB, September 2, 2025 /CNW/ – InPlay Oil Corp. (TSX: IPO) (OTCQX: IPOOF) (“InPlay” or the “Company”) is pleased to confirm that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.09 per common share payable on September 30, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2025.  The monthly cash dividend is expected to be designated as an “eligible dividend” for Canadian federal and provincial income tax purposes.

About InPlay Oil Corp.

InPlay is a junior oil and gas exploration and production company with operations in Alberta focused on light oil production. The company operates long-lived, low-decline properties with drilling development and enhanced oil recovery potential as well as undeveloped lands with exploration possibilities. The common shares of InPlay trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol IPO and the OTCQX Exchange under the symbol IPOOF.

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InPlay Oil Corp. Announces Second Quarter 2025 Financial and Operating Results and Provides Operations Update

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Aug 14, 2025, 07:30 ET

CALGARY, AB, Aug. 13, 2025 /CNW/ – InPlay Oil Corp. (TSX: IPO) (OTCQX: IPOOF) (“InPlay” or the “Company“) announces its financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 which is our first quarter following the April 7, 2025 closing date of the strategic acquisition of Cardium focused light oil assets in the Pembina area of Alberta (the “Acquisition“). InPlay’s condensed unaudited interim financial statements and notes, as well as its Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 will be available at “www.sedarplus.ca” and on our website at “www.inplayoil.com“. An updated corporate presentation is available on our website.

We are excited about InPlay’s future following the highly accretive acquisition completed in the second quarter. This transformative transaction has significantly enhanced the Company’s scale, market capitalization, and long-term sustainability. With a longer reserve life and an expanded inventory of high quality drilling locations, the combined Company is well positioned to generate strong free adjusted funds flow (“FAFF”)(3) for many years to come.

InPlay is off to a very strong start with second quarter production exceeding expectations by approximately 1,000 boe/d. This outperformance was driven by base production performing above expectations and seven (7.0 net) wells brought onstream in March significantly outperforming our type curves by ~135% on average based on the first 120 days of initial production (“IP”). Notably, three wells brought onstream in March ranked among the top ten Cardium producers in April with two of them holding the number one and two spots in April and May, and ranking second and third in June. These wells achieved payout in under 90 days in a US$60 WTI pricing environment. As a result of this outperformance, current production based on field estimates remains at 19,400 boe/d even though no new wells have been brought on since March. We now expect 2025 average production to be at the upper end of our guidance range. In addition, strong capital efficiencies are expected to result in capital spending landing in the lower half of our previously announced capital budget of $53 – $60 million. The Company continues to prioritize free cash flow generation to be used for debt reduction and the continued return of capital to shareholders through our monthly dividend.

Another exciting development is the recent announcement that Delek Group Ltd. (“Delek”) has become a 32.7% strategically aligned shareholder of InPlay. Delek brings a proven track record of value creation in the energy sector. They hold a 45% working interest in the largest natural gas field in the Mediterranean, with an estimated 23 TCF of recoverable natural gas. Additionally, Delek has been instrumental in the growth of Ithaca Energy plc, where they hold a 52% equity stake and have overseen production growth from 30,000 boe/d to over 120,000 boe/d since 2019.

For the remainder of 2025, InPlay plans to drill 5.0 – 5.5 net Cardium wells in Pembina. InPlay’s second half drilling campaign recently commenced in August, with the spudding of a three well pad which are in close proximity to the Company’s top producing Cardium wells and are expected to be on production near the beginning of October. The application of InPlay’s drilling and completion techniques to the acquired assets is expected to drive continued strong performance from new wells with additional capital directed to facility upgrades, optimization and required infrastructure projects.

InPlay will continue to be disciplined and timely in capital spending in the current commodity price environment, maintaining a focus on strong FAFF, debt reduction, per share growth and continuation of our return to shareholder strategy. To further enhance stability and mitigate risk, the Company has secured commodity hedges extending through 2025 and into 2026. InPlay has hedged over 70% of natural gas production and approximately 60% of light crude oil production for the second half of 2025.

Second Quarter 2025 Highlights

  • Successfully closed the strategic acquisition of Cardium focused light oil assets at highly accretive metrics, enhancing FAFF by 65% on a per share basis, expanding our drilling inventory to over 400 locations, lowering our corporate base decline rate to 24% and strengthening dividend sustainability (2025 forecasted FAFF equal to 2.5 times base dividend).
  • Achieved average quarterly production of 20,401 boe/d(1) (62% light crude oil and NGLs), a 125% increase from Q1 2025, including a 13% increase to light crude oil and liquids weighting to 62% from 55% and a 35% increase in light oil weighting to 51% from 38% in the first quarter of 2025 with oil being the main driver behind our netbacks.
  • Generated strong quarterly Adjusted Funds Flow (“AFF”)(2) of $40.1 million ($1.49 per basic share(3)).
  • Achieved significant FAFF of $35.5 million ($1.32 per basic share(3)) allowing the Company to reduce net debt by approximately $26 million, more than originally forecasted, resulting in a quarterly annualized net debt to earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation (“EBITDA”)(3) ratio of 1.2 times.
  • Realized operating income of $50.5 million(3), an increase of 140% compared to Q1 2025 leading to a strong operating income profit margin(3) of 55%, up from 54% in Q1 2025.
  • Improved field operating netbacks(3) to $27.20/boe, a 6% increase compared to Q1 2025 despite an 11% decrease to WTI pricing (13% decrease to realized crude oil pricing) and a 22% decrease in AECO natural gas pricing compared to Q1 2025.
  • Returned $7.9 million to shareholders via monthly dividends, representing a 10% yield relative to the current share price. Since November 2022, InPlay has distributed $52 million in dividends (including dividends declared to date in the third quarter).

Second Quarter 2025 Financial & Operations Overview:

InPlay’s second quarter results exceeded expectations and marked the first reporting period incorporating the recently acquired assets, with pro forma operations effective April 8, 2025. Due to the outstanding efforts of our team and InPlay’s strong knowledge and focus in the area, the acquired assets were seamlessly integrated with no disruption to the Company’s ongoing operations.

Quarterly production averaged 20,401 boe/d(1) (62% light crude oil and NGLs) which was approximately 1,000 boe/d above internal forecasts. Base production exceeded expectations, and the seven (7.0 net) wells drilled on the combined assets in the first quarter significantly outperformed internal forecasts by approximately 135% (based on IP 120) as highlighted in the table below.

02-25 Pad (per well average)14-33 Pad (per well average)08-01 Pad (per well average)
boe/dOil and NGLs %boe/dOil and NGLs %boe/dOil and NGLs %
IP 3088788 %68075 %26589 %
IP 6093787 %49366 %29087 %
IP 9092285 %56963 %28886 %
IP 12089285 %43060 %28583 %
IP 150 N/AN/A48758 %27582 %
Current79182 %29944 %21777 %
>300% above type curve>75% above type curve>25% above type curve

InPlay generated AFF of $40.1 million ($1.49 per basic share) a 138% increase from the first quarter of 2025. Limited capital spending in the second quarter of $4.6 million, resulted in $35.5 million of FAFF ($1.32 per basic share), highlighting the strong FAFF generation of the combined Company. These strong results were achieved despite an 11% decrease to WTI pricing (13% decrease to realized crude oil pricing) and a 22% decrease in AECO natural gas pricing compared to Q1 2025. The Company paid $7.9 million ($12.0 million in the first half of 2025) in dividends during the quarter.

During the quarter InPlay generated a net loss of $3.2 million. After excluding one-time transaction costs and the impact of unrealized mark-to-market hedging gains/losses, InPlay generated adjusted net income(3) of $2.0 million ($0.08 per basic share) in the quarter.

Strong results had net debt levels at the end of the quarter at $223 million, $5 million lower than originally anticipated. The quarterly annualized net debt to EBITDA ratio for the second quarter of 1.2x is evidence that our post-Acquisition accelerated debt reduction goals are well on track.

Operating synergies and stronger production allowed InPlay to maintain operating costs per boe in the second quarter in line with pre-acquisition levels and synergies have started to show a reduction in G&A cost per boe.

Financial and Operating Results:

(CDN) ($000’s)Three months ended
June 30
Six months ended
June 30
2025202420252024
Financial
Oil and natural gas sales91.641.5130.679.5
Adjusted funds flow(2)40.120.156.936.7
    Per share – basic(3)(5)1.491.342.712.44
    Per share – diluted(3) (5)1.491.302.712.36
    Per boe(3)21.5925.5721.2723.34
Comprehensive income (loss)(3.2)5.4(6.1)7.1
Per share – basic(5)(0.12)0.36(0.29)0.47
Per share – diluted(5)(0.12)0.35(0.29)0.46
Dividends7.94.112.08.2
Per share0.090.090.090.09
Capital expenditures – PP&E and E&E4.66.218.531.7
Property acquisitions (dispositions)293.3293.6(0.0)
Net debt(2)(223.2)(50.8)(223.2)(50.8)
Shares outstanding(5)27.815.027.815.0
Basic weighted-average shares(5)26.915.021.015.0
Diluted weighted-average shares(5)26.915.521.015.5
Operational
Daily production volumes
Light and medium crude oil (bbls/d)10,3283,6716,8983,561
Natural gas liquids (boe/d)2,4011,4381,9891,462
Conventional natural gas (Mcf/d)46,02921,29135,30021,645
Total (boe/d)20,4018,65714,7708,631
Realized prices(3)
Light and medium crude oil & NGLs ($/bbls)75.1383.2472.5078.07
Conventional natural gas ($/Mcf)1.831.432.002.05
Total ($/boe)49.3652.6348.8450.58
Operating netbacks ($/boe)(4)
Oil and natural gas sales49.3652.6348.8450.58
Royalties(6.35)(6.43)(6.20)(6.10)
Transportation expense(0.71)(0.98)(0.84)(1.04)
Operating costs(15.10)(14.81)(15.06)(15.09)
    Operating netback(4)27.2030.4126.7428.35
Realized gain (loss) on derivative contracts(0.20)0.25(0.12)0.27
    Operating netback (including realized derivative contracts) (4)27.0030.6626.6228.62

On behalf of the entire InPlay team and our Board of Directors, we thank our shareholders for their ongoing support as we execute our strategy of disciplined growth, reliable returns, and long-term value creation. We would like to send a special thanks to our employees for their significant effort in enabling a smooth integration of the new assets. We are very optimistic about building on the momentum from our strategic Acquisition that has transformed the future of the Company.

Notes:
1.See “Production Breakdown by Product Type” at the end of this press release.
2.Capital management measure. See “Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures” contained within this press release.
3.Non-GAAP financial measure or ratio that does not have a standardized meaning under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and GAAP and therefore may not be comparable with the calculations of similar measures for other companies. Please refer to “Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures” contained within this press release and in our most recently filed MD&A.
4.Supplementary measure. See “Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures” contained within this press release.
5.Common share and per common share amounts have been updated to reflect the six for one (6:1) common share consolidation effective April 14, 2025.

For further information please contact:

Doug Bartole
President and Chief Executive Officer
InPlay Oil Corp.
Telephone: (587) 955-0632
Darren Dittmer
Chief Financial Officer
InPlay Oil Corp.
Telephone: (587) 955-0634

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Release – InPlay Oil Corp. Announces Closing of Delek Group Ltd.’s Acquisition of InPlay Common Shares

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Aug 07, 2025, 16:01 ET

CALGARY, AB, Aug. 7, 2025 /CNW/ – InPlay Oil Corp. (TSX: IPO) (OTCQX: IPOOF) (“InPlay” or the “Company“) announces that Delek Group Ltd. (“Delek“) has closed the previously announced acquisition of all 9,139,784 common shares in the capital of InPlay previously held by Obsidian Energy Ltd. (“Obsidian“) (the “Transaction“). Further details regarding the Transaction can be found in InPlay’s press release dated August 4, 2025.

In connection with closing of the Transaction, InPlay has appointed Ehud (Udi) Erez and Tamir Polikar to the Board of Directors of InPlay (the “Board“). Mr. Erez has served as the Chairman of the board of Delek since 2020 and has over 30 years of experience in the energy and real estate sectors. Mr. Polikar has served as the Chief Financial Officer of Delek since 2020 and has over 30 years of experience in the energy and real estate sectors.

InPlay also announces that with in connection with closing of the Transaction, Stephen Loukas and Peter Scott have stepped down from the Board. InPlay management and Board would like to thank Mr. Loukas and Mr. Scott for their contribution to InPlay’s Board and wish them, and Obsidian, continued success.

About InPlay Oil Corp.

InPlay Oil Corp. is a growth-oriented, sustainable oil and gas producer focused on long-term value creation for its shareholders. The Company’s operations are centered in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin, where InPlay holds a diverse portfolio of oil and natural gas assets. InPlay is committed to delivering strong per-share growth, maintaining a disciplined approach to capital investment, and providing consistent returns to shareholders.

About Delek Group

Delek is an independent E&P and the pioneering visionary behind the development of the East Med. With major finds in the Levant Basin, including Leviathan (21.4 TCF) and Tamar (11.2 TCF no longer owned by Delek) and others, Delek is leading the region’s development into a major natural gas export hub. In addition, Delek has significant presence s in the North Sea, with its subsidiary, Ithaca Energy (LSE: ITH). Delek is one of Israel’s largest and most prominent companies with a consistent track record of growth. Its shares are traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE: DLEKG) and are part of the TA 35 Index.

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Release – InPlay Oil Corp. Welcomes Delek Group

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CALGARY, AB, Aug. 3, 2025 /CNW/ – InPlay Oil Corp. (TSX: IPO) (OTCQX: IPOOF) (“InPlay” or the “Company“) announces that Obsidian Energy Ltd. (“Obsidian“) has entered into a definitive agreement with Delek Group Ltd. (“Delek“) in respect of the sale of all 9,139,784 common shares (“Common Shares“) in the capital of InPlay currently held by Obsidian (the “Transaction“).

“We are thrilled to welcome the Delek Group to our organization as part of their impressive oil and gas portfolio,” said Doug Bartole, President and CEO of InPlay Oil Corp. “Delek holds a 45% working interest in the largest natural gas field in the Mediterranean, with an estimated 23 TCF of recoverable natural gas. They have also played a key role in the growth of Ithaca Energy plc, where they hold a 52% equity stake, increasing production from 30,000 boe/d to over 120,000 boe/d since their initial investment. We look forward to partnering with Delek to continue building InPlay into a long-term, sustainable, growth-oriented Canadian oil and gas producer, with a strong focus on per-share growth and consistent returns to shareholders.”

“Delek is excited to partner with InPlay as our investment in the Canadian energy sector,” said Ehud (Udi) Erez, Chairman of the Board of the Delek Group. “We identified Canada as a strong and stable jurisdiction for our oil and gas investment, and InPlay stood out with its dynamic team and deep expertise in the Canadian market. InPlay has built a formidable track record through strong operational performance and strategic, accretive acquisitions. We look forward to seeing InPlay’s continued growth and continued success.”

The Transaction is expected to occur in the first half of August 2025 and remains subject to customary conditions to closing.

In connection with the Transaction, InPlay has entered into a registration rights agreement with Delek (the “Registration Rights Agreement“) and an investor rights agreement (the “Investor Rights Agreement“) substantially in the forms entered into between InPlay and Obsidian. The Registration Rights Agreement and Investor Rights Agreement are conditional upon closing of the Transaction.

The Investor Rights Agreement provides that, conditional upon closing of the Transaction, InPlay will appoint two nominees of Delek to the Board of Directors of InPlay (the “Board“) immediately following closing of the Transaction. For so long as Delek holds 20% or more of the issued and outstanding Common Shares and the Board is comprised of eight (8) members, Delek will be entitled to maintain two (2) board nominees. Delek has agreed that, subject to certain conditions, in respect of the election of directors and the appointment of the auditor’s at InPlay’s annual general meeting to be held in 2026 and the appointment of the auditor’s at InPlay’s annual general meeting to be held in 2027, Delek will vote (or, at Delek’s discretion, abstain or cause to be abstained from voting) all Common Shares held by it in accordance with the recommendations of the Board or management of InPlay. Additionally, the Investor Rights Agreement provides Delek with certain pre-emptive and participation rights with respect to certain equity offerings undertaken by InPlay.  

The Registration Rights Agreement and the Investor Rights Agreement will be filed on InPlay’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.com in due course.

About InPlay Oil Corp.

InPlay is a growth-oriented, sustainable oil and gas producer focused on long-term value creation for its shareholders. The Company’s operations are centered in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin, where InPlay holds a diverse portfolio of oil and natural gas assets. InPlay is committed to delivering strong per-share growth, maintaining a disciplined approach to capital investment, and providing consistent returns to shareholders.

About Delek Group

Delek is an independent E&P and the pioneering visionary behind the development of the East Med. With major finds in the Levant Basin, including Leviathan (21.4 TCF) and Tamar (11.2 TCF no longer owned by Delek) and others, Delek is leading the region’s development into a major natural gas export hub. In addition, Delek has invested in the North Sea, with its subsidiary, Ithaca Energy. Delek is one of Israel’s largest and most prominent companies with a consistent track record of growth. Its shares are traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE:DLEKG) and are part of the TA 35 Index.

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Release – InPlay Oil Corp. Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial and Operating Results and Updated 2025 Capital Budget Post Closing of the Highly Accretive Pembina Asset Acquisition

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CALGARY, AB, May 8, 2025 /CNW/ – InPlay Oil Corp. (TSX: IPO) (OTCQX: IPOOF) (“InPlay” or the “Company“) announces its financial and operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and an updated 2025 capital budget following the successful completion of the strategic acquisition of Cardium light oil focused assets (the “Acquired Assets“) in the Pembina area of Alberta (the “Acquisition“) from Obsidian Energy Ltd. And certain of its affiliates (collectively “Obsidian“). InPlay’s condensed unaudited interim financial statements and notes, as well as Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) for the three months ended March 31, 2025 will be available at “www.sedarplus.ca” and on our website at “www.inplayoil.com“. All figures presented herein reflect the Company’s six (6) to one (1) share consolidation, which was effective April 14, 2025. An updated corporate presentation will be available on our website shortly. 

First Quarter 2025 Highlights

  • Achieved average quarterly production of 9,076 boe/d(1) (55% light crude oil and NGLs), a 5% increase over Q1 2024 and ahead of internal forecasts.
  • Generated strong quarterly Adjusted Funds Flow (“AFF”)(2) of $16.8 million ($1.10 per basic share(3)).
  • Returned $4.1 million to shareholders by way of monthly dividends, equating to a 16% yield relative to the current share price. Since November 2022 InPlay has distributed $44 million in dividends including dividends declared to date.
  • Maintained a strong operating income profit margin(3) of 54%.
  • Improved field operating netbacks(3) to $25.71/boe, an increase of 3% compared to Q4 2024.

First quarter results exceeded expectations, driven in part by the outperformance of newly drilled wells at Pembina Cardium Unit #7 (PCU#7). A two well pad delivered average initial production (“IP”) rates of 677 boe/d (75% light oil and NGLs) over the first 30 days and 492 boe/d (66% light oil and NGLs) over the first 60 days, both significantly above expectations. Over the initial two-month period, production from these wells was more than 100% above our type curve. These wells ranked in the top-ten for production rates for all Cardium wells in the basin for the month of March.

Complementing InPlay’s strong operational momentum, Obsidian drilled four (4.0 net) wells on the Acquired Assets in the first quarter. The first two (2.0 net) wells, which started production mid quarter, are outperforming our internal type curve by approximately 50% with average IP rates of 304 boe/d (91% light oil and NGLs) over the first 30 days and 295 boe/d (85% light oil and NGLs) over the first 60 days. The remaining two wells, brought online in the final days of the first quarter, are performing more than 350% above our internal type curve, with average IP rates per well of 887 boe/d (88% light oil and NGLs) over their initial 30 day period.

The Company is very excited about the highly accretive Pembina Acquisition announced February 19, 2025 and had anticipated strong results from the combined assets. The exceptional results from the first quarter drilling program, combined with the outperformance of base production, have driven current field estimated production to approximately 21,500 boe/d (64% light oil and NGLs) significantly exceeding what we had initially forecasted at the announcement of the Acquisition. Given the current volatility in commodity prices, this material outperformance provides the Company with significant flexibility to scale back our capital program, providing “more for less” while maintaining our production forecasts, allowing for more aggressive debt repayment even in a lower pricing environment.

2025 Capital Budget and Associated Guidance

Following the closing of the highly accretive Acquisition on April 7, 2025, InPlay is pleased to provide initial pro forma guidance inclusive of the Acquired Assets. This guidance reflects the exceptional operational performance across the Company’s expanded asset base, while taking into account the current volatile commodity price environment. It also underscores InPlay’s continued commitment to maximizing free cash flow to support ongoing debt reduction, while positioning the Company to support its return to shareholder strategy.

InPlay’s Board has approved an updated capital program of $53 – $60 million for 2025. InPlay plans to drill approximately 5.5 – 7.5 net Extended Reach Horizontal (“ERH”) Cardium wells over the remainder of the year. A significant portion of the remaining 2025 capital budget is expected to be directed toward the Acquired Assets, which (as outlined above) continue to materially outperform internally modelled type curves. Cost efficiencies realized through InPlay’s recent drilling program, combined with the application of InPlay’s drilling and completion techniques to the Acquired Assets, are expected to further enhance well economics. Capital will also be spent tying in certain InPlay assets into the newly acquired facilities, eliminating significant trucking costs, and marks the first step in our synergy cost savings strategy. Due to the outperformance of production across our asset base, InPlay has reduced total capital spending for the remainder of 2025 by approximately 30% (relative to initial expectations) without reducing production estimates.

Key highlights of the updated 2025 capital program include:

  • Production per Share Growth:
    • Forecasted average annual production of 16,000 – 16,800 boe/d(1) (60% – 62% light oil and NGLs), a 15% increase (based on mid-point) in production per weighted average share compared to 2024 despite 30% less capital spending than initially expected, driven by:
      • Lower corporate base decline rate of 24% due to the favorable decline profile of the Acquired Assets;
      • Improved corporate netbacks driven by the higher oil and liquids weighting of the Acquired Assets; and
      • Enhanced capital efficiencies from high graded drilling inventory of the pro forma assets.
  • FAFF Generation and Dividend Sustainability:
    • AFF(2) per weighted average share(4) of $5.00 – $5.35, a 13% increase (based on mid-point) compared to 2024.
    • Free adjusted funds flow (“FAFF”)(3) of $68 – $76 million equating to a 35% – 40% FAFF Yield(3), a 10x increase (based on mid-point) in FAFF per share compared to 2024 despite a 17% year over year reduction in forecasted WTI price.
  • Top Tier Returns:
    • Total return of 50% – 55% after combining FAFF Yield and production per share growth(4), which is expected to be at the high end of our peer group.
  • Debt Reduction:
    • Excess FAFF(3) is planned to be used to reduce debt.
    • Projected year-end Net Debt(2) of $213 – $221 million equating to a $31 – $39 million reduction from closing of the Acquisition.
    • Year-end Net Debt to Q4 2025 annualized EBITDA(3) ratio of 1.1x – 1.3x.

InPlay continues to monitor global trade and commodity dynamics, including United States tariffs on Canada. Capital spending will be weighted towards the back end of the year with drilling expected to resume again in August, providing ample time to finalize capital spending allocation depending on commodity pricing and continued asset performance. As a result of minimal capital spending in the second quarter, InPlay anticipates generating significant FAFF which will be directed to reducing debt. InPlay will remain flexible and will make decisions based on our core strategy of disciplined capital allocation, maintaining financial strength to ensure the long term sustainability of our strategy and return to shareholder program.

Updated 2025 Guidance Summary:

Following closing of the Acquisition, a significant hedging program was undertaken to help provide downside commodity price protection. As further detailed in the hedging summary section in this press release, InPlay has hedged approximately 75% of its net after royalty oil production and 67% of its net after royalty production on a BOE basis for the remainder of 2025. InPlay’s strong hedge book provides insulation to the current commodity price volatility which is highlighted in the sensitivity table below.

With low decline high netback assets, a flexible budget, a resilient balance sheet, and becoming a larger company, InPlay remains well positioned to sustainably navigate future commodity price cycles. Adhering to this disciplined strategy has allowed the Company to navigate previous commodity price cycles including the COVID-19 pandemic price environment.

Financial and Operating Results:

First Quarter 2025 Financial & Operations Overview:

The year has begun with strong momentum as production for the quarter exceeded internal forecasts, largely due to the outperformance of new ERH wells in PCU#7. Three (3.0 net) ERH wells were brought online at the end of February as part of a $13.9 million capital program, inclusive of $1.4 million invested in well optimization initiatives which continues to lower corporate declines. Production averaged 9,076 boe/d(1) (55% light crude oil and NGLs) in the quarter, a 5% increase from 8,605 boe/d(1) in the first quarter of 2024.

Notably, a two well pad drilled in PCU#7 exceeded expectations, delivering average IP rates of 677 boe/d (75% light oil and NGLs) and 492 boe/d (66% light oil and NGLs) per well over their first 30 and 60 days, respectively, which is over 100%  above our internally modeled type curve for these wells.

Obsidian drilled four (4.0 net) wells on the Acquired Assets in the first quarter. The first two (2.0 net) wells, which came on production mid quarter, are outperforming the internal type curve with IP rates averaging 304 boe/d (91% light oil and NGLs) and 295 boe/d (85% light oil and NGLs) over the first 30 and 60 days, respectively (approximately 50% above our internally modelled type curve). The last two wells were brought online in the final days of the quarter and are performing significantly above internal forecasts with IP rates averaging 887 boe/d (88% light oil and NGLs) per well over their first 30 days (more than 350% above our type curve).

AFF for the quarter was $16.8 million. In addition, the Company returned $4.1 million ($0.09 per share) in base dividends to shareholders which equates to a yield of 16% based on the current share price. Net debt at quarter-end totaled $63 million, with a net debt to EBITDA ratio(3) of 0.8x, reflecting a healthy financial position.

On behalf of the entire InPlay team and the Board of Directors, we thank our shareholders for their continued support as we advance our strategy of disciplined growth, returns, and long-term value creation. We are excited to report our progress with respect to the strategic Acquisition.

For further information please contact:

Doug Bartole
President and Chief Executive Officer
InPlay Oil Corp. 
Telephone: (587) 955-0632

Darren Dittmer 
Chief Financial Officer 
InPlay Oil Corp. 
Telephone: (587) 955-0634ipoof4

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SOURCE InPlay Oil Corp.

Release – InPlay Oil Corp. Announces Completion of Strategic Pembina Cardium Oil Asset Acquisition

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Apr 07, 2025, 13:15 ET

CALGARY AB, April 7, 2025 /CNW/ – InPlay Oil Corp. (TSX: IPO) (OTCQX: IPOOF) (“InPlay” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce that it has closed the previously announced strategic acquisition of Cardium light oil focused assets in the Pembina area of Alberta (the “Acquired Assets“) from Obsidian Energy Ltd. (the “Vendor“) for net consideration of approximately $301 million (the “Acquisition“).

The highly accretive Acquisition was funded by a combination of net proceeds released to InPlay pursuant to its previously announced $32.8 million bought deal subscription receipt financing (the “Financing“),  an amended $330 million credit facility with a $190 million revolving credit facility, a letter of credit facility of up to $30 million, a fully drawn $110 million two-year amortizing term loan and the issuance of 54,838,709 InPlay common shares to the Vendor at a deemed price of $85 million or $1.55 per share (the “Share Consideration“). The Share Consideration is subject to a six-month lock up period, which may be shortened in certain circumstances.

In accordance with their terms, each one (1) subscription receipt issued pursuant to the Financing was automatically exchanged for one (1) InPlay Share concurrently with the completion of the Acquisition, and the net proceeds were released to InPlay from escrow and used to fund a portion of the cash consideration payable to the Vendor under the Acquisition.  Previous holders of subscription receipts of InPlay are not required to take any action to receive the underlying InPlay Shares. Trading in the subscription receipts on the Toronto Stock Exchange is expected to be halted today and the subscription receipts delisted in due course.

Immediately following completion of the Acquisition, InPlay has 167,636,627 InPlay Shares issued and outstanding, inclusive of the underlying 21,145,625 InPlay Shares issued upon conversion of subscription receipts previously issued pursuant to the Financing and the Share Consideration issued to the Vendor.

Concurrent with completion of the Acquisition, InPlay entered into an amended and restated credit agreement with a syndicate of lenders (the “Lenders“) pursuant to which the aggregate available borrowing capacity under InPlay’s Senior Credit Facility has been increased from $110 million to $330 million by way of an increased $190 million revolving credit facility with a term out date extended to June 30, 2026, a fully drawn $110 million two-year amortizing term loan (the “Term Loan“) and a letter of credit facility of up to $30 million. The Term Loan includes quarterly amortization payments of $4.1 million. The covenant and security package under the new Term Loan is substantially the same as the revolving credit facility, with the exception of an additional affirmative covenant to satisfy certain prescribed hedging requirements during the period the Term Loan remains outstanding.  

In accordance with a shareholder rights agreement between InPlay and the Vendor, the Vendor nominated Stephen E. Loukas, President and Chief Executive Officer and Peter D. Scott, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, both of Obsidian Energy Ltd., for election to the InPlay Board of Directors at the Special Meeting. Both nominees were elected as directors of InPlay to serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until their successors are elected or appointed. The Vendor nominees have agreed to support the resolutions brought before InPlay shareholders at the 2025 annual general meeting of shareholders.

Reader Advisories

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; 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; 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.

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+.

SOURCE InPlay Oil Corp.

For further information please contact: Doug Bartole, President and Chief Executive Officer, InPlay Oil Corp., Telephone: (587) 955-0632; Kevin Leonard, Vice President, Business Development, InPlay Oil Corp., Telephone: (587) 893-6804