Q4 2025 Evolution Petroleum Corp Earnings Call

Speaker #1: Good morning and welcome to the Evolution Petroleum 4th quarter and fiscal year 2025 earnings conference call. All participants are in listen-only mode. Please also note today's event is being recorded.

Operator: Good morning and welcome to the Evolution Petroleum Q4 and FY 2025 Earnings Conference Call. All participants are in listen-only mode. Please also note today's event is being recorded. At this time, I would now like to turn the conference over to Brandi Hudson, Investor Relations Manager. Please go ahead.

Speaker #1: At this time, I would now like to turn the conference over to Brandi Hudson, Investor Relations Manager. Please go ahead.

Speaker #3: Thank you. Welcome to Evolution Petroleum's fiscal Q4 2025 earnings call. I'm joined by Kelly Loyd, President and Chief Executive Officer; Mark Bunch, Chief Operating Officer; and Ryan Stash, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer.

Brandi Hudson: Thank you. Welcome to Evolution Petroleum Corporation's Q4 2025 Earnings Call. I'm joined by Kelly Loyd, President and Chief Executive Officer; Mark Bunch, Chief Operating Officer; and Ryan Stash, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. We released our Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results after the market closed yesterday. Please refer to our earnings press release for additional information containing these results. You can access our earnings release in the Investors section of our website. Please note that any statements and information provided in today's call speak only as of today's date, September 17, 2025, and any time-sensitive information may not be accurate at a later date. Our discussion today will contain forward-looking statements of management's beliefs and assumptions based on currently available information. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, assumptions, and uncertainties as described in our SEC filings. Actual results may differ materially from those expected.

Speaker #3: We released our fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results after the market closed yesterday. Please refer to our earnings press release for additional information containing these results.

Speaker #3: You can access our earnings release in the Investors section of our website. Please note that any statements and information provided in today's call speak only as of today's date, September 17, 2025, and any time-sensitive information may not be accurate at a later date.

Speaker #3: Our discussion today will contain forward-looking statements of management's beliefs and assumptions, based on currently available information. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, assumptions, and uncertainties as described in our SEC filings.

Speaker #3: Actual results may differ materially from those expected. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. During today's call, we may discuss certain non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net income. Reconciliations of these measures to the closest comparable GAAP measures can be found in our earnings release.

Brandi Hudson: We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. During today's call, we may discuss certain non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net income. Reconciliations of these measures to the closest comparable GAAP measures can be found in our earnings release. Kelly will begin today's call with opening comments. Mark will provide an update on our properties and plans as they relate to our ongoing strategy of maximizing shareholder returns, and Ryan will provide a brief overview of our financial highlights. After our prepared remarks, the management team will be available to answer any questions. As a reminder, this conference call is being recorded. If you wish to listen to a webcast replay of today's call, it will be available on the Investors section of our website. With that, I will turn the call over to Kelly.

Speaker #3: Kelly will begin today's call with opening comments. Mark will provide an update on our properties and plans as they relate to our ongoing strategy of maximizing shareholder returns, and Ryan will provide a brief overview of our financial highlights.

Speaker #3: After our prepared remarks, the management team will be available to answer any questions. As a reminder, this conference call is being recorded. If you wish to listen to a webcast replay of today's call, it will be available on the Investors section of our website.

Speaker #3: With that, I will turn the call over to Kelly.

Speaker #4: Thank you, Brandi, and good morning, everyone. We demonstrated another solid quarter of execution in fiscal Q4. Evolution reported a material improvement in net income of 3.4 million, an adjusted EBITDA of 8.6 million, underpinned by a balanced commodity mix and prudent cost controls.

Kelly Loyd: Thank you, Brandi, and good morning, everyone. We demonstrated another solid quarter of execution in Q4. Evolution reported a material improvement in net income of $3.4 million and adjusted EBITDA of $8.6 million, underpinned by a balanced commodity mix and prudent cost controls. Average production was 7,198 BOE per day, and our revenue mix was 61% oil, with natural gas and NGLs providing a meaningful offset in a volatile oil backdrop. We also declared a $0.12 per share dividend for Q1 2026, extending our record of dependable cash returns for shareholders. We have now consistently issued a dividend every quarter since 2013. We continued to upgrade the portfolio in ways that improved durability and capital efficiency. During the Q4 quarter, we closed our highly accretive $9 million TexMex acquisition, which included non-operated oil and natural gas assets across New Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana.

Speaker #4: Average production was 7,198 BOE per day, and our revenue mix was 61% oil, with natural gas and NGLs providing a meaningful offset in a volatile oil backdrop.

Speaker #4: We also declared a $0.12 per share dividend for fiscal Q1 2026, extending our record of dependable cash returns for shareholders. We have now consistently issued a dividend every quarter since 2013.

Speaker #4: We continue to upgrade the portfolio in ways that improve durability and capital efficiency. During the fiscal fourth quarter, we closed our highly accretive $9 million Tex-Mex acquisition, which included non-operated oil and natural gas assets across New Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana.

Speaker #4: This acquisition adds roughly 440 net BOE per day of stable, low-decline production, with a roughly 60/40 mix of oil and natural gas, along with relatively low-cost behind-pipe upside potential.

Kelly Loyd: This acquisition adds roughly 440 net BOE per day of stable, low-decline production, with a roughly 60/40 mix of oil and natural gas, with relatively low cost behind-pipe upside potential. Subsequent to quarter end, we closed the largest minerals-only acquisition in company history in the Scoop Stack, approximately 5,500 net royalty acres, with roughly 420 net BOE per day at the effective date, with years of upside drilling that comes with no net cost to Evolution. Minerals cash flows are very high margin as they come without lifting cost, which pairs beautifully with our existing position in the basin. These acquisitions are a great example of the kind of low-decline, high-return exposure that we seek: scalable, capital light, and immediately cash generative. They also represent a clear demonstration of our ability to effectively adapt to market environments and deploy capital in the most effective manner.

Speaker #4: Subsequent to quarter-end, we closed the largest minerals-only acquisition in company history in the Scoop Stack. Approximately 5,500 net royalty acres, with roughly 420 net BOE per day at the effective date, with years of upside drilling that comes with no net cost to Evolution.

Speaker #4: Minerals cash flows are very high margin, as they come without lifting cost, which pairs beautifully with our existing position in the basin. These acquisitions are a great example of the kind of low-decline, high-return exposure that we seek.

Speaker #4: Scalable, capitalized, and immediately cash generative. They also represent a clear demonstration of our ability to effectively adapt to market environments and deploy capital in the most effective manner.

Speaker #4: When oil prices are low, it presents compelling M&A opportunities rather than drilling opportunities, and vice versa. In the market environment, and what's going on there, commodity prices remain choppy through the quarter.

Kelly Loyd: When oil prices are low, it presents compelling M&A opportunities rather than drilling opportunities and vice versa. In the market environment and what's going on there, commodity prices remain choppy through the quarter. Our model, which is grounded in diversified commodity exposure and tight cost discipline, did what it is designed to do. It smoothed out cash flows and supported returns, which is further reflected by our improved profitability despite essentially flat revenue and production. For oil, we see the demand picture of kind of steady as she goes. Over the last 10 years, on average, demand has grown at a little over 1% per year, and we expect this trend to continue. OPEC Plus is continuing to add back supply.

Speaker #4: Our model, which is grounded in diversified commodity exposure and tight cost discipline, did what it is designed to do. It smoothed out cash flows and supported returns, which is further reflected by our improved profitability despite essentially flat revenue and production.

Speaker #4: For oil, we see the demand picture of kind of steady as she goes. Over the last 10 years, on average, demand has grown at a little over 1% per year, and we expect this trend to continue.

Speaker #4: OPEC+ is continuing to add back supply. This has recently put the global speculative trading community on defense. To the point where net positioning has reached some of the shortest net positioning observed in the past decade.

Kelly Loyd: This has recently put the global speculative trading community on defense, to the point where net positioning has reached some of the shortest net positioning observed in the past decade. On the other end of the spectrum, there's very little geopolitical risk priced into the forward curves, although potential disruptive hotspots are popping up all over, from Russia to the Middle East, down to Southeast Asia, and to South America. Additionally, we all know the best cure for low oil prices is low oil prices, but it doesn't happen overnight. If prices stay in the $60s, we fully expect there to be a negative production response, and we're already seeing many examples of CapEx budgets here in the U.S. being reduced. If the demand picture holds, it's reasonable to assume that if more U.S.

Speaker #4: On the other end of the spectrum, there's very little geopolitical risk priced into the forward curves, although potential disruptive hotspots are popping up all over.

Speaker #4: From Russia to the Middle East, down to Southeast Asia and to South America. Additionally, we all know the best cure for low oil prices is low oil prices, but it doesn't happen overnight.

Speaker #4: If prices stay in the 60s, we fully expect there to be a negative production response, and we're already seeing many examples of CapEx budgets here in the US being reduced.

Speaker #4: If the demand picture holds, it's reasonable to assume that if more US barrels are needed, we will see higher near-term prices as flowing barrels are more sought after, as well as higher long-dated prices to incentivize increased CapEx from the North American EMP community.

Kelly Loyd: barrels are needed, we will see higher near-term prices as flowing barrels are more sought after, as well as higher long-dated prices to incentivize increased CapEx from the North American E&P community. We're certainly not calling for it, but we could see a sharp snapback, just like we did the last time WTI averaged in the $60s at $68 a barrel in 2021, and 2022's average WTI price increased to roughly $95 a barrel. For natural gas, we see the setup for a very strong forward demand curve. Current and planned incremental LNG exports, as well as increased industrial demand tied to natural gas's portion of incremental power generation, are the main drivers behind this. What is driving the expected increase in power usage? That's in large part related to new data centers, AI implementation, and cryptocoin mining.

Speaker #4: We're certainly not calling for it, but we could see a sharp snapback, just like we did the last time WTI averaged in the $60s.

Speaker #4: At $68 a barrel in 2021, in 2022's average WTI price increased to roughly $95 a barrel. For natural gas, we see the setup for a very strong forward demand curve.

Speaker #4: Current and planned incremental LNG exports, as well as increased industrial demand tied to natural gas's portion of incremental power generation, are the main drivers behind this.

Speaker #4: What is driving the expected increase in power usage? Well, that's in large part related to new data centers, AI implementation, and crypto coin mining.

Speaker #4: In most years, since the beginning of the shale era, producers have needed forward Henry Hub prices of greater than $3.50 to grow production sufficiently enough to meet these levels of forward demand expectations.

Kelly Loyd: In most years since the beginning of the Shale Era, producers have needed forward Henry Hub prices of greater than $3.50 to grow production sufficiently enough to meet these levels of forward demand expectations. However, we must always remember that weather is a huge player for natural gas prices and can cause sharp near-term swings. The weak weather scenario that requires a curtailment of supply has a far lesser financial impact on Evolution Petroleum Corporation than the positive financial benefit that we would receive from the opposite weather scenario, one where it's so cold that there's much more demand than supply. Overall, our portfolio of low-decline producing assets with additional upside potential from new drilling locations to behind-pipe prospects is primed to both ride out any weakness and flourish when there's strength. Regardless of the market environment, our capital allocation framework is unchanged.

Speaker #4: However, we must always remember that weather is a huge player for natural gas prices, and can cause sharp near-term swings. The weak weather scenario that requires a curtailment of supply has a far lesser financial impact on Evolution than the positive financial benefit that we would receive from the opposite weather scenario, one where it's so cold that there's much more demand than supply.

Speaker #4: Overall, our portfolio of low-decline producing assets with additional upside potential from new drilling locations to behind pipe prospects is primed to both ride out any weakness and flourish when there's strength.

Speaker #4: Regardless of the market environment, our capital allocation framework is unchanged. Prioritize durable free cash flow, return cash through a reliable dividend, and pursue accretive low-decline opportunities, both organic and inorganic.

Kelly Loyd: Prioritize durable free cash flow, return cash through a reliable dividend, and pursue accretive low-decline opportunities, both organic and inorganic. These will improve our per-share value over time. The $0.12 per share dividend we recently declared for Q4 2026 reflects that discipline and our confidence in the portfolio and future cash flows. We also took a significant step to enhance flexibility with an amendment and restatement of our senior secured reserve-based credit facility. The intent is straightforward: maintain conservative leverage and position our balance sheet with ample dry powder to capitalize on accretive opportunities for shareholders, be it organic or inorganic. With that, I'll hand it over to Mark for more details on the assets.

Speaker #4: These will improve our per-share value over time. The 12 cent per share dividend we recently declared for fiscal first quarter 26 reflects that discipline, and our confidence in the portfolio and future cash flows.

Speaker #4: We also took a significant step to enhance flexibility with an amended and restatement of our senior secured reserve-based credit facility. The intent is straightforward: maintain conservative leverage and position our balance sheet with ample dry powder to capitalize on accretive opportunities for shareholders.

Speaker #4: Be it organic or inorganic. With that, I'll hand it over to Mark for more details on the assets.

Speaker #1: Thanks, Kelly, and good morning, everyone. I will focus my remarks on key operational highlights from the quarter and encourage listeners to review our earnings press release and filings for additional details across our asset base.

Operator: Thanks, Kelly, and good morning, everyone. I will focus my remarks on key operational highlights from the quarter and encourage listeners to review our earnings press release and filings for additional details across our asset base. Beginning with Scoop Stack, on our working interest position, activity moderated late in the quarter with several wells in progress and late quarter contributions beginning to come through now in the fiscal first quarter of 2026. On the minerals package that closed after quarter end, we anticipate a gradual ramp-up aligned to operator schedules, with the majority of initial royalty cash flow beginning in fiscal Q1 2026 and building from there. As Kelly mentioned earlier, mineral interests provide royalty cash flows without typical working interest expenses and complement our existing footprint. In Shabbaroo, we turned in line four gross wells on time and under budget, and early results are ahead of plan.

Speaker #1: Beginning with scoop stack, on our working interest position, activity moderated late in the quarter with several wells in progress and late quarter contributions beginning to come through now in the fiscal first quarter of 2026.

Speaker #1: On the minerals package that closed after quarter-end, we anticipate a gradual ramp-up aligned to operator schedules, with the majority of initial royalty cash flow beginning in fiscal Q1 2026 and building from there.

Speaker #1: As Kelly mentioned earlier, mineral interests provide royalty cash flows without typical working interest expenses and complement our existing footprint. In Shavreau, we turned in line four gross wells, on time and under budget, and early results are ahead of plan.

Speaker #1: We are advancing permits for the next phase and will pace activity to commodity prices to support returns and cash flow consistency. In Delhi, operations experienced downtime from shut-ins related to facility safety upgrades, we also experienced some seasonal effects related to the high ambient.

Operator: We are advancing permits for the next phase and will pace activity to commodity prices to support returns and cash flow consistency. In Delhi, operations experienced downtime from shut-ins related to facility safety upgrades. We also experienced some seasonal effects related to the high ambient temperatures limiting the amount of CO2 injection. The operator continues to inject only recycled CO2, which remains economically favorable for this field. In Jonah, operations were stable with reported sales volumes lower due to pipeline balancing. We expect makeup volumes to contribute in the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Across the portfolio, our priorities are unchanged: safety, cost control, and capital efficiency. We will continue to deploy capital where it competes best on a risk-adjusted per share basis. Over to you, Ryan.

Speaker #1: Temperatures are limiting the amount of CO2 injection. The operator continues to inject only recycled CO2, which remains economically favorable for this field. In Jonah, operations were stable, with reported sales volumes lower due to pipeline balancing.

Speaker #1: We expect makeup volumes to contribute in the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Across the portfolio, our properties are priorities are unchanged. Safety, cost control, and capital efficiency.

Speaker #1: We will continue to deploy capital where it competes best on a risk-adjusted per-share basis. OU, Ryan.

Speaker #5: Thanks, Mark, and good morning, everyone. As Brandi mentioned earlier, we released our earnings yesterday, which contain more information on our results. For today, I'd like to walk through our financial highlights.

Kelly Loyd: Thanks, Mark, and good morning, everyone. As Brandi mentioned earlier, we released our earnings yesterday, which contains more information on our results. For today, I'd like to walk through our financial highlights. In fiscal Q4 2025, we had total revenues of $21.1 million, essentially flat year over year. This reflected flat production at 7,198 BOE per day, and overall pricing that was roughly unchanged on an aggregate basis given our diversified commodity mix. Realized natural gas prices increased 66% year over year; however, oil prices declined 20% year over year, and NGL prices declined 12% year over year. Operationally, temporary downtime at Delhi and pipeline balancing at Jonah weighed on reported sales volumes, while our four new Shabbaroo wells turned in line, and production from our TexMex acquisition helped offset the downtime.

Speaker #5: In fiscal Q4 2025, we had total revenues of $21.1 million, essentially flat year over year. This reflected flat production at 7,198 BOE per day and overall pricing that was roughly unchanged on an aggregate basis given our diversified commodity mix.

Speaker #5: Realized natural gas prices increased 66% year over year. However, oil prices declined 20% year over year and NGL prices declined 12% year over year.

Speaker #5: Operationally, temporary downtime at Delhi and pipeline balancing at Jonah weighed on reported sales volumes, while our four new Shavreau wells turned in line, and production from our Tex-Mex acquisition helped offset the downtime.

Speaker #5: Quarterly net income improved materially both sequentially and year over year, to 3.4 million, or 10 cents per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was 8.6 million, up 7% year over year and 16% sequentially, driven by portfolio mix and cost discipline as well as positive impacts from our hedge portfolio.

Kelly Loyd: Quarterly net income improved materially both sequentially and year over year to $3.4 million, or $0.10 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $8.6 million, up 7% year over year and 16% sequentially, driven by portfolio mix and cost discipline, as well as positive impacts from our hedge portfolio. On a per unit basis, LOE was $17.35 per barrel, and G&A, excluding stock-based compensation, was $2.99 per barrel. Cash provided by operating activities was $10.5 million for the quarter, and capital expenditures were $4.7 million. Our hedging program remains a core pillar of risk management. We maintain a balanced portfolio with our ultimate goal to protect downside while retaining prudent upside.

Speaker #5: On a per unit basis, LOE was $17.35 per barrel, and G&A excluding stock-based compensation was $2.99 per barrel. Cash provided by operating activities was 10.5 million, for the quarter, and capital expenditures were 4.7 million.

Speaker #5: Our hedging program remains a core pillar of risk management. We maintain a balanced portfolio, with our ultimate goal to protect downside while retaining prudent upside.

Speaker #5: We evaluate markets regularly and will layer in hedges when required by our credit facility covenants or when economic support our objectives. Which are supporting our dividend program, locking in returns for capital plans, and preserving balance sheet flexibility.

Kelly Loyd: We evaluate markets regularly and will layer in hedges when required by our credit facility covenants or when economics support our objectives, which are supporting our dividend program, locking in returns for capital plans, and preserving balance sheet flexibility. We align hedge levels with expected volumes and the pace of development, consistent with our focus on maintaining free cash flow through commodity cycles. At June 30, 2025, we had cash and cash equivalents totaling $2.5 million, borrowings of $37.5 million, and total liquidity of approximately $30 million. As Kelly mentioned earlier, on June 30, we amended and restated our senior secured reserve-based credit facility, adding a second lender and establishing a $65 million borrowing base under a $200 million revolving credit facility that matures on June 30, 2028.

Speaker #5: We align hedge levels with expected volumes and the pace of development, consistent with our focus on maintaining free cash flow through commodity cycles. At June 30, 2025, we had cash and cash equivalents totaling $2.5 million, borrowings of $37.5 million, and total liquidity of approximately $30 million.

Speaker #5: As Kelly mentioned earlier, on June 30th, we amended and restated our senior secured reserve-based credit facility adding a second lender and establishing a $65 million borrowing base, under a $200 million revolving credit facility that matures on June 30th, 2028.

Speaker #5: Subsequent to year-end, we funded our acquisition of mineral and royalty interests in this scoop stack with $15 million in borrowings, under a revolver and cash on hand.

Kelly Loyd: Subsequent to year-end, we funded our acquisition of mineral and royalty interests in the Scoop Stack with $15 million in borrowings under our revolver and cash on hand. We returned $4.1 million through common dividends in the quarter and $16.3 million in fiscal 2025. On September 11, 2025, the board declared a $0.12 per share dividend for fiscal Q1 2026, payable September 30, 2025, to holders of record September 22, 2025, marking the company's 48th consecutive quarterly dividend and 13th consecutive at the current level. Cumulatively, Evolution Petroleum Corporation has returned approximately $134.8 million, or $4.05 per share in common stock dividends, reinforcing our priority of steady capital returns and a dividend program built to remain dependable through cycles. Now I'll hand it back over to Kelly for closing comments. Thanks, Ryan.

Speaker #5: We returned $4.1 million through common dividends in the quarter and $16.3 million in fiscal 2025. On September 11, 2025, the Board declared a $0.12 per share dividend for fiscal Q1 2026, payable September 30, 2025, to holders of record September 22, 2025, marking the company's 48th consecutive quarterly dividend and 13th consecutive at the current level.

Speaker #5: Cumulatively, Evolution has returned approximately $134.8 million, or $4.05 per share, in common stock dividends. Reinforcing our priority of steady capital returns and a dividend program built to remain dependable through cycles.

Speaker #5: Now I'll hand it back over to Kelly for closing comments.

Speaker #4: Thanks, Ryan. To close, our team executed very well in both Q4 and fiscal 2025, especially when considering the volatile oil market we have been navigating this calendar year.

Kelly Loyd: To close, our team executed very well in both Q4 and fiscal 2025, especially when considering the volatile oil market we've been navigating this calendar year. We are very excited as we enter fiscal 2026. We are well positioned to accelerate growth and advance the company's strategy with multiple tailwinds in place, including our recent acquisitions of TexMex and Scoop Stack Minerals, along with multiple organic opportunities across our asset base. At Shabbaroo and across the portfolio, we will pace development to market conditions and stay focused on our core objectives: creating durable free cash flow, a reliable dividend, and disciplined accretive opportunities that compound per share value over time. With that, I'll turn it over to the operator to begin the Q&A session. Thank you very much.

Speaker #4: We are very excited as we enter fiscal 26, we are well positioned to accelerate growth and advance the company's strategy with multiple tailwinds in place, including our recent acquisitions of Tex-Mex and scoop stack minerals, along with multiple organic opportunities across our asset base.

Speaker #4: At Shavreau, and across the portfolio, we will pace development to market conditions and stay focused on our core objectives: creating durable free cash flow, a reliable dividend, and disciplined, accretive opportunities that compound per-share value over time.

Speaker #4: With that, I'll turn it over to the operator to begin the Q&A session. Thank you very much.

Speaker #1: We will now begin the question and answer session. To ask a question, you may press star then one on your telephone keypad. If you are using a speakerphone, please pick up your handset before pressing the keys.

Operator: We will now begin the question and answer session. To ask a question, you may press star then one on your telephone keypad. If you are using a speakerphone, please pick up your handset before pressing the keys. If at any time your question has been addressed and you would like to withdraw your question, please press star then two. At this time, we will pause momentarily for callers to join the queue. Your first question comes from Poe Frat with Alliance Global Partners. Please go ahead.

Speaker #1: If at any time your question has been addressed and you would like to withdraw your question, please press star then two. At this time, we'll pause momentarily for callers to join the queue.

Speaker #1: And your first question comes from Poe Fratt with Alliance Global Partners. Please go ahead.

Speaker #6: Hey, good morning. I have a couple of questions, if I may. The first of which is, can you just give me an idea of sort of where your run rates are right now?

[Analyst 1]: Hey, good morning. I have a couple of questions, if I may. The first of which is, can you just give me an idea of sort of where your run rates are right now for, you know, like the Scoop Stack and also Barnett, and, you know, even Shabbaroo, if you wouldn't mind?

Speaker #6: For, you know, like the scoop stack, and also Barnett, and, you know, even Shavreau, if you wouldn't mind.

Speaker #1: Sure, you're talking about on a production basis?

Kelly Loyd: Sure. You're talking about on a production basis?

Speaker #6: Yes, BOE would, however, measure you want to use.

[Analyst 1]: Yes, BOE, whatever measure you want to use.

Speaker #1: Okay, yeah. So, so the scoop stack is, I mean, it's in line with where we were on the quarter, honestly. and Shavreau, where we're going with that, so you've, you'll see that the wells came on and, you know, they're going to decline pretty what Mark on the first year average sort of 50% over the course of the year.

Kelly Loyd: Okay. The Scoop Stack is, I mean, it's in line with where we were on the quarter, honestly. Shabbaroo, where we're going with that, you'll see that the wells came on and they're going to decline pretty, what, Mark, on the first year average, sort of 50% over the course of the year. We didn't, so apologize, but we don't like to give out intra-quarter sort of exact run rates. I'm being a little evasive on purpose here for you, but it's in line with what we were in the quarter on the sort of natural declines we're talking about.

Speaker #1: So we didn't, so I apologize, but we don't like to give out intra-quarter sort of exact run rates. So I'm being a little evasive on purpose here for you.

Speaker #1: But it's in line with what we were discussing in the quarter regarding the sort of natural declines we're talking about, so.

Speaker #6: Okay, maybe on Shavreau, when did you hit, you know, full production there? When did all four wells, you know, hit full production?

[Analyst 1]: Okay. Maybe on Shabbaroo, when did you hit full production there? When did all four wells hit full production?

Speaker #1: like the between the in the first two weeks of May.

Kelly Loyd: between the first two weeks of May.

Speaker #6: Okay, great. And then can you talk about CapEx looking into fiscal 26?

[Analyst 1]: Okay, great. Can you talk about CapEx looking into fiscal 2026?

Speaker #1: Yeah, so right now, you know, we're and I'll let Mark and Kelly comment on on Shavreau specifically, but, you know, our budget currently is around four to six million, is what we're thinking for fiscal year 26, and that's primarily scoop stack CapEx along with other, you know, maintenance CapEx that we typically see in our other areas.

Kelly Loyd: Right now, we're, and I'll let Mark and Kelly comment on Shabbaroo specifically, but our budget currently is around $4-6 million is what we're thinking for fiscal year 2026. That's primarily Scoop Stack CapEx along with other maintenance CapEx that we typically see in our other areas. Right now we're not currently budgeting any CapEx in that range for Shabbaroo. That'll obviously be dependent on our partner, and just the outlook for oil prices in general.

Speaker #1: And right now, we're not currently budgeting any CapEx in that range for Shavreau. That's obviously dependent on our partner and just the outlook for oil prices in general.

Speaker #2: Yeah, and I'd like to excuse me, I got choked for a second. But yeah, I'd like to say that we are continuing to process the permits for the wells and get them ready to drill, but we haven't yet decided whether we're going to pull the trigger on drilling them right now.

Operator: Yeah, I'd like to say we have, you know, we're continuing the process to permit the wells and get them ready to drill, but we haven't yet decided whether we're going to pull the trigger on drilling them right now. It's going to depend upon commodity prices at the time. You know, we have a very similar viewpoint with our partner out there. We'll be making that decision sometime much closer, probably sometime in calendar year 2026.

Speaker #2: It's going to depend upon commodity prices at the time. And, you know, we have a very similar viewpoint with our, with our partner out there.

Speaker #2: So, you know, we'll, we'll be making that decision sometime much closer when you know, sometime in, in probably calendar year 26.

Speaker #1: Yeah, I'll just follow up. I mean, look, we consider these to be really valuable locations, and obviously when you're drilling new wells, they come on with flush production and, you know, again, we'll make that decision later on, but we're sure of everything we need to so we can dynamically change in response to prices, but we'd rather not go full board drilling when, when prices are in the, you know, low 60s.

Kelly Loyd: I’ll just hold up. Look, we consider these to be really valuable locations. Obviously, when you're drilling new wells, they come on flush production. You know, again, we'll make that decision later on, but we're sure if everything we need to, we can dynamically change in response to prices. We'd rather not go full board drilling when prices are in the low $60s. We'd rather save that for when prices are better and take advantage of that.

Speaker #1: So we'd rather save that for when prices are better and take advantage of that.

Speaker #6: Understood, thank you for that. And just one last one, if you wouldn't mind, on the cost side, can you just talk about where you might see, you know, LOE on Scoop Stack go and also with the Barnett, you had, you know, the audit benefit for the fiscal fourth quarter.

[Analyst 1]: Understood. Thank you for that. Just one last one, if you wouldn't mind, on the cost side, can you just talk about where you might see, you know, LOE on Scoop Stack go? Also, with the Barnett, you had, you know, the audit benefit for the fiscal fourth quarter on, you know, that asset. Can you just talk about a run rate for LOE for the Barnett looking at fiscal 2026?

Speaker #6: On, you know, that asset, and can you just talk about a run rate for LOE for the Barnett looking at fiscal 2026?

Speaker #1: Okay, so on the first question, with regards to Scoop Stack, LOE, the way we intend to do it, right, it's one asset for us, and we're going to look at it together.

Kelly Loyd: Okay, on the first question with regards to Scoop Stack LOE, the way we intend to do it, right? It's one asset for us, and we're going to look at it together. We're still assessing the impact as cash flows come in, but we definitely, obviously, there'll be a material improvement with the minerals acquisition. Mark, did you want to add to that?

Speaker #1: So, you know, we're still assessing the impact as cash flows come in, but we definitely obviously there'll be a material improvement with the minerals acquisition.

Speaker #1: Mark, did you want to add to that?

Speaker #2: Yeah, I'd say on scoop stack, like it runs right, you know? We don't expect on a BOE per basis for it to increase substantially.

Operator: I'd say on Scoop Stack, it's where it runs right. We don't expect on a BOE per basis for it to increase substantially. We should stay right where it is. It's a good asset. It's very, very profitable for us.

Speaker #2: So, I mean, we should stay right where it is. It's a good asset. It's very, very profitable for us.

Speaker #1: Well, but again, when you combine it with the minerals, it will even better. Yeah.

Kelly Loyd: When you combine it with the minerals, it will be even better. I'm talking about just the operated side. It's been a star from a standpoint of cost per BOE.

Speaker #2: But I mean, I'm talking about just, I'm talking about just the, well, I'm just talking about the operated side. I mean, it's, it's been a star from a standpoint of cost for BOE.

Speaker #6: Yeah, I'm guessing you would see at least a 10% decline in your per BOE LOE on the Scoop stack in the fiscal first quarter or maybe even for the full year.

[Analyst 1]: I'm guessing you would see at least a 10% decline in your per BOE LOE on Scoop Stack in the fiscal first quarter or maybe even for the full year.

Speaker #1: We will, yeah, obviously, that'll get refined as we sort of integrate more of these cash flows as they come in. but I mean, for a starting point, I think that's a pretty good idea.

Kelly Loyd: We will, yeah, obviously, that'll get refined as we sort of integrate more of these cash flows as they come in. I mean, for a starting point, I think that's a pretty good idea. Yeah. On the Barnett, to answer your question, you know, obviously we're looking at, if you look at our last quarter in our press release, it was about $18.50 a barrel all in for the Barnett. We do see some of those costs hopefully going down a little bit going forward. I mean, we do think there are going to be some benefits from the audit in terms of processes that were changed, but also there were gathering contracts that were renegotiated by the operator Diversified that is going to have some benefits. I would say run rate, you know, we're seeing current levels be just slightly lower than that.

Speaker #2: Yeah, on the Barnett, to answer your question, you know, obviously we're looking at, if you look at our last quarter and our press release, it was about $18.50 a barrel all in for the Barnett.

Speaker #2: We do see some of those costs hopefully going down a little bit going forward. I mean, we do think there are going to be some benefits from the audit in terms of processes that were changed.

Speaker #2: But also, there were gathering contracts that were renegotiated by the operator, which is going to have some benefit. So I would say, on a run rate, you know, we’re seeing current levels be just slightly lower than that.

Speaker #2: So, we should hopefully do a little better than that March 31 number that we have there in the press release.

Kelly Loyd: We should hopefully do a little better than that March 31 number that we have there in the press release.

Speaker #6: Okay, great. Thank you so much.

[Analyst 1]: Okay, great. Thank you so much.

Speaker #1: Again, if you have a question, please press star, then one. Your next question comes from Chris Degner with Water Tower Research. Please go ahead.

Operator: Again, if you have a question, please press star then one. Your next question comes from Chris Degner with Watertower Research. Please go ahead.

Speaker #7: good morning and thank you. I just wanted to, ask a bit more about the recent, scoop stack acquisition that was mostly mineral. Acreage. And curious if that's a shift in strategy or was more focused on, on that specific opportunity and, and how you think about, acquisitions and with working interests versus minerals.

[Analyst 2]: Good morning and thank you. I just wanted to ask a bit more about the recent Scoop Stack acquisition that was mostly mineral acreage, and curious if that's a shift in strategy or was more focused on that specific opportunity and how you think about acquisitions and with working interests versus minerals. Thank you.

Speaker #7: So thank you.

Speaker #1: Yeah, Chris, thank you. this is Kelly, I appreciate the question. this was done on, it's truly an opportunistic basis. As you know, we, we screen many, many, many deals, every year and what we look at chiefly is how accretive will it be to our cash flow per share, i.e., our ability to fund our dividend, both near-term and long-term.

Kelly Loyd: Yeah, Chris, thank you. This is Kelly. I appreciate the question. This was done on a truly opportunistic basis. As you know, we screen many, many, many deals every year. What we look at chiefly is how accretive will it be to our cash flow per share, i.e. our ability to fund our dividend both near-term and long-term. This one, it fit perfectly. We bought it for what I think is a very reasonable price on PDP alone. I'd say more than 80% of the value we placed on just the PDP side of it, but of those 5,603 net royalty acres, there are a ton of upside drilling locations. As you know, with minerals, you don't pay for those. It worked out to be something that, again, we're really happy with the deal and where it's looking.

Speaker #1: and this one, it fit perfectly. We bought it for what I think is a very reasonable price on PDP alone. I'd say more than 80% of the value we placed on just the PDP side of it, but of those 5,500 sort of, it's actually 5,600 and and three net, royalty acres.

Speaker #1: there are a ton of upside drilling locations and as you know, with minerals, you don't pay for those. So it worked out to be something that, again, we're really happy with the deal and where it's looking, plus we understand the basin really well, so we understood how those locations are probably going to perform and anyway, I think it's a really good deal.

Kelly Loyd: Plus, we understand the basin really well, so we understood how those locations are probably going to perform. I think it's a really good deal. Going forward, it'll be sort of the same strategy, Chris, where if it's working interest, if it's minerals, we're going to go for whatever adds the most accretion to our cash flow per share going forward.

Speaker #1: So going forward, it'll be sort of the same strategy, Chris. If it's working interest, if it's minerals, we're going to go for whatever adds the most accretion to our cash flow per share going forward.

Speaker #7: Excellent. Well, that's all I've got for today, but thank you.

[Analyst 2]: Excellent. That is all I've got for today, but thank you.

Speaker #1: Terrific, thank you.

Kelly Loyd: Terrific. Thank you.

Speaker #7: Yep.

Speaker #1: This concludes our question-and-answer session. I would like to turn the conference back over to Kelly Loyd for any closing remarks.

Operator: This concludes our question and answer session. I would like to turn the conference back over to Kelly Loyd for any closing remarks.

Speaker #2: Yeah, thank you very much. We want to thank everyone for taking the time to be here and to listen to us. As you know, you can follow up with our IR department, with Brandi Hudson, if you want to arrange for any more questions.

Kelly Loyd: Thank you very much. We want to thank everyone for taking the time to be here and to listen to us. As you know, you can follow up with our IR department with Brandi Hudson if you want to arrange for any more questions. Like I said, just really proud of the team and all the great work they've done putting this portfolio together that is truly primed to do really, really well when we get some favorable tailwinds on pricing and ride out all the storms. Thank you very much for your time.

Speaker #2: like I said, just really proud of the team and all the great work they've done, putting this portfolio together that is truly primed to, to do really, really well when we get some favorable tailwinds on pricing and, and ride out all the storms.

Speaker #2: So, thank you very much for your time.

Operator: The conference is now concluded. Thank you for attending today's presentation. You may now disconnect.