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ROK Resources Files Financial Results and Management Discussion & Analysis for the Third Quarter of 2024
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REGINA, SK / ACCESSWIRE / November 20, 2024 / ROK Resources Inc. ("ROK" or the "Company") (TSXV:ROK)(OTCQB:ROKRF) has filed its interim Financial Results and Management Discussion & Analysis for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
The Company successfully executed its Q3 2024 drilling program, drilling 2 gross (1.5 net) wells in Saskatchewan. At September 30, 2024, one well was on-stream, achieving an IP30of 240 boepd1 (85% liquids). Both wells drilled in the quarter had no prior reserve value associated. The 2024 drilling program continues, on average, to outperform internal type curves, with an average IP90 of 130 boepd1 (85% liquids). The successful results set up the Company with future drilling prospects in core areas of Saskatchewan.
In addition, effective October 1, 2024, the Company sold an existing non-core gross overriding royalty interest held by the Company (the "Non-Core Asset") for $4 million dollars. The proceeds represent 5.5X of 2025 estimated cashflow for the Non-Core Asset, which had a year end 2023 reserve value of $1 million PDP. The proceeds from the accretive transaction were used to further reduce debt, resulting in a revised year end Adjusted Net Debt estimate for 2024 of $12.6 million (24% reduction from previous guidance), or 0.4X of estimated Adjusted Net Debt/debt adjusted cashflow for 2024.
The Company remains well positioned to continue the balance of its 2024 drilling program which includes 3 gross (2.9 net) wells, targeting inventory growth in the Frobisher and testing of its first multi-lateral Midale well in Southeast Saskatchewan. Given the Company's continued drilling success, construction of a multi-well facility remains on schedule for Q4 2024, which will lower operating costs and allow for continued optimization of existing wells.
Q3 2024 HIGHLIGHTS
Production In-line with Forecast: Production averaged 3,773 boepd2 (71% liquids);
Successful Drill Program: Drilled 2 gross (1.5 net) wells in unbooked areas of Saskatchewan;
Exceeded Debt Reduction Forecast: Achieved adjusted Net Debt of $12.9 million, representing an 8% improvement from the Company's target; and
Revised Year End 2024 Adjusted Net Debt: With the sale of the Non-Core Asset the Company revised its Adjusted Net Debt estimate at 2024 from $16.6 million to $12.6 million (24% reduction from previous guidance)
Notes:
Based on field production data.
The Company had shut-in ~300 boepd (80% natural gas) in its Kaybob, Alberta area. The strategic shut-ins have since been reactivated.
Q3 2024 FINANCIALS
Financial | Q3 2024 | Q3 2023 | YTD 2024 | YTD 2023 | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | 10,039,846 | (7,752,269 | ) | 4,509,095 | (7,273,545 | ) | ||||||||||
Basic ($/share) | 0.05 | (0.04 | ) | 0.02 | (0.03 | ) | ||||||||||
Diluted ($/share) | 0.05 | (0.04 | ) | 0.02 | (0.03 | ) | ||||||||||
Funds flow | 5,450,738 | 4,987,273 | 16,793,841 | 19,626,711 | ||||||||||||
Basic ($/share) | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.08 | 0.09 | ||||||||||||
Diluted ($/share) | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.08 | 0.09 | ||||||||||||
Expenditures on property, plant and equipment | 2,958,065 | 7,580,787 | 10,052,687 | 16,585,543 | ||||||||||||
Operating | ||||||||||||||||
Oil and Natural Gas Sales | 21,349,004 | 22,144,104 | 64,022,520 | 64,019,554 | ||||||||||||
Royalties | (3,664,327 | ) | (2,931,103 | ) | (11,401,545 | ) | (11,490,495 | ) | ||||||||
Operating Expenses | (11,700,674 | ) | (13,353,260 | ) | (33,980,002 | ) | (32,594,808 | ) | ||||||||
Operating Income | 5,984,003 | 5,859,741 | 18,640,973 | 19,934,251 | ||||||||||||
Realized gain (loss) on commodity contracts | 953,121 | 563,524 | 1,813,877 | 5,689,069 | ||||||||||||
Processing and other income | 993,943 | 708,047 | 2,503,216 | 1,703,583 | ||||||||||||
Funds from Operations | 7,931,067 | 7,131,312 | 22,958,066 | 27,326,903 | ||||||||||||
Average daily production | ||||||||||||||||
Crude oil (bbl/d) | 2,348 | 1,986 | 2,210 | 2,046 | ||||||||||||
NGLs (boe/d) | 347 | 432 | 405 | 391 | ||||||||||||
Natural gas (mcf/d) | 6,467 | 8,647 | 8,281 | 7,961 | ||||||||||||
Total (boe/d) | 3,773 | 3,858 | 3,995 | 3,764 | ||||||||||||
Operating Netback per boe | ||||||||||||||||
Oil and Natural Gas Sales | 61.51 | 62.38 | 58.49 | 62.30 | ||||||||||||
Royalties | (10.56 | ) | (8.26 | ) | (10.42 | ) | (11.18 | ) | ||||||||
Operating Expenses | (33.71 | ) | (37.60 | ) | (31.04 | ) | (31.72 | ) | ||||||||
Operating Netbacks ($/boe) | 17.24 | 16.52 | 17.03 | 19.40 | ||||||||||||
Funds from Operations ($/boe) | 22.85 | 20.09 | 20.97 | 26.59 | ||||||||||||
Operating Income Profit Margin | 28.0 | % | 26.5 | % | 29.1 | % | 31.1 | % | ||||||||
Funds from Operations Profit Margin | 37.1 | % | 32.2 | % | 35.9 | % | 42.7 | % | ||||||||
Share information | ||||||||||||||||
Common shares outstanding, end of period | 218,419,315 | 215,393,217 | 218,419,315 | 215,393,217 | ||||||||||||
Weighted average basic shares outstanding | 218,419,315 | 215,321,152 | 218,418,994 | 214,247,621 | ||||||||||||
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding | 218,876,458 | 215,321,152 | 223,828,645 | 214,247,621 | ||||||||||||
Q3 2024 FINANCIAL SUMMARY
In Q3 2024, the Company realized average daily production volume of 3,773 boepd (71% liquids), resulting in oil and natural gas sales of $21.3 million and realized hedge gain of $1.0 million. The Company realized Funds from Operations of $7.9 million, after royalties, operating expenses, and processing and other income.
Operating costs, which include expenses incurred to operate wells, gather, treat, and transport production volumes, as well as costs to perform well and facility repairs and maintenance, were consistent with Company expectations for the quarter, averaging $33.71 per boe. This represents a 10% reduction when compared to Q3 2023, when corporate operating costs averaged $37.60 per boe. Recall, costs incurred in the Company's third quarter include one-time annual costs such as property taxes, government fees and levies.
Capital expenditures in Q3 2024 totaled $3.0 million, which included $2.2 million towards the Company's drilling programs, $0.2 million towards well reactivations, $0.3 million towards land and seismic acquisitions, and $0.3 million towards facilities and gathering systems. Total capital allocation, year-to-date, is $10 million.
NET DEBT
Net Debt as at September 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, as outlined below:
September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||
Accounts receivable | 11,905,340 | 13,021,111 | ||||||
Prepaids and deposits | 318,624 | 364,090 | ||||||
Risk management contracts | 4,816,700 | 4,521,075 | ||||||
Accounts payable | (13,894,910 | ) | (17,560,130 | ) | ||||
Adjusted working capital (2) | 3,145,754 | 346,146 | ||||||
Credit Facility (8.4%) (1) | 11,783,905 | 14,501,748 | ||||||
Lease obligations (1) | 505,649 | 545,851 | ||||||
Less: adjusted working capital (2) | (3,145,754 | ) | (346,146 | ) | ||||
Net debt | 9,143,800 | 14,701,453 | ||||||
Represents undiscounted face value of debt balances and lease obligations outstanding as of each respective date presented.
Calculation of adjusted working capital excludes current portion of debt as presented on the statement of financial position. The mark-to-market fair value of the current portion of risk management contracts is included within adjusted working capital.
ROK uses "Net Debt" as a measure of the Company's financial position and liquidity, however it is not intended to be viewed as an alternative to other measures calculated in accordance with IFRS.
Complete reports and statements will be made available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on the Company website www.rokresources.ca.
About ROK
ROK is primarily engaged in exploring for petroleum and natural gas development activities in Alberta and Saskatchewan. It has offices located in both Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada and Calgary, Alberta, Canada. ROK's common shares are traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the trading symbol "ROK".
For further information, please contact:
Cameron Taylor, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Bryden Wright, President and Chief Operating Officer
Jared Lukomski, Senior Vice President, Land & Business Development
Lynn Chapman, Chief Financial Officer
Phone: (306) 522-0011
Email: investor@rokresources.ca
Website: www.rokresources.ca
Non-IFRS Measures
The non-IFRS measures referred to above do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS Accounting Standards ("IFRS") and, therefore, may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies. Management uses this non-IFRS measurement to provide its shareholders and investors with a measurement of the Company's financial performance and are not intended to represent operating profits nor should they be viewed as an alternative to cash provided by operating activities, net income or other measures of financial performance calculated in accordance with IFRS. The reader is cautioned that these amounts may not be directly comparable to measures for other companies where similar terminology is used.
"Operating Income" is calculated by deducting royalties and operating expense from total sales revenue. Total sales revenue is comprised of oil and gas sales. The Company refers to Operating Income expressed per unit of production as an "Operating Netback". "Operating Income Profit Margin" is calculated by the Company as Operating Income as a percentage of oil and natural gas sales. "Funds from Operations" is calculated by adding other income and realized gains/losses on commodity contracts ("hedging") to Operating Income.
The following table reconciles the aforementioned non-IFRS measures:
Q3 2024 | Q3 2023 | YTD 2024 | YTD 2023 | |||||||||||||
Oil and natural gas sales | 21,349,004 | 22,144,104 | 64,022,520 | 64,019,554 | ||||||||||||
Royalties | (3,664,327 | ) | (2,931,103 | ) | (11,401,545 | ) | (11,490,495 | ) | ||||||||
Operating expenses | (11,700,674 | ) | (13,353,260 | ) | (33,980,002 | ) | (32,594,808 | ) | ||||||||
Operating Income | 5,984,003 | 5,859,741 | 18,640,973 | 19,934,251 | ||||||||||||
Processing and other income | 993,943 | 708,047 | 2,503,216 | 1,703,583 | ||||||||||||
Realized gain on commodity contracts | 953,121 | 563,524 | 1,813,877 | 5,689,069 | ||||||||||||
Funds from Operations | 7,931,067 | 7,131,312 | 22,958,066 | 27,326,903 | ||||||||||||
Sales volume (boe) | 347,089 | 354,975 | 1,094,652 | 1,027,551 | ||||||||||||
Per boe | ||||||||||||||||
Oil and natural gas sales | 61.51 | 62.38 | 58.49 | |||||||||||||