Battalion Oil Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial and Operating Results

HOUSTON, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Battalion Oil Corporation (NYSE American: BATL, “Battalion” or the “Company”) today announced financial and operating results for the fourth quarter of 2024.

Key Highlights

• Completed the refinancing of our term loan on favorable terms resulting in an increase in liquidity
• Generated full-year sales volumes of 12,667 barrels of oil equivalent per day (“Boe/d”) (51% oil)
• Continued to lower capex per well, outperforming AFE estimates
• AGI facility online and treated 1.8 Bcf for the fourth quarter of 2024
• Spud two additional wells in Monument Draw in December to commence 2025 six-well activity plan
• Year-end 2024 reserves of approximately 64.9 million barrels of oil equivalent (“MMBoe”) with a standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows of approximately $447.7 million
• Terminated the previously announced Merger Agreement with Fury

Management Comments
The Company concluded its 2024 six-well campaign ahead of planned timing and under budget on each pad. Final well capital remains under $950 per lateral foot. The completed pad wells are producing ahead of type curve with the newest pad averaging over 811 Boe/d across the initial 120 days online, the second pad exceeding 747 Boe/d across the initial 275 days online and the first pad exceeding 1,085 Boe/d across 404 days on production. In December 2024, the Company also commenced drilling operations in Monument Draw as part of its 2025 six-well activity plan. As of the date of this release, the Company has drilled four of these wells in Monument Draw and has commenced completion operations on the first two wells. All wells are ahead of plan and under budget. The final two wells are permitted in the Company’s West Quito asset area with additional permits and drilling pads being built in Hackberry Draw.

During the fourth quarter 2024, the acid gas injection (“AGI”) facility treated approximately 20 MMcf/d average and returned approximately 16 MMcf/d of sweet gas to the Company for sales to its midstream partner. To date, the AGI facility has processed more than 6.9 Bcf of sour gas and allowed the Company to realize substantial savings compared to treating alternatives.

Results of Operations
Average daily net production and total operating revenue during the fourth quarter of 2024 were 12,750 Boe/d (55% oil) and $49.7 million, respectively, as compared to production and revenue of 12,022 Boe/d (46% oil) and $47.2 million, respectively, during the fourth quarter of 2023. The increase in revenues in the fourth quarter of 2024 as compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 is primarily attributable to an approximate 728 Boe/d increase in average daily production partially offset by a $0.22 decrease in average realized prices (excluding the impact of hedges). Excluding the impact of hedges, Battalion realized 96.9% of the average NYMEX oil price during the fourth quarter of 2024. Realized hedge gains totaled approximately less than $0.1 million during the fourth quarter of 2024.

Lease operating and workover expense was $11.26 per Boe in the fourth quarter of 2024 versus $11.87 per Boe in the fourth quarter of 2023. The decrease in lease operating and workover expense per Boe year-over-year is primarily a result of the increase in average daily production. Gathering and other expenses were $10.45 per Boe in the fourth quarter of 2024 versus $13.31 per Boe in the fourth quarter of 2023. The decrease in gathering and other expenses per Boe is primarily related to the start-up of the AGI facility and lower treating fees associated compared to the Valkyrie (liquid redox) plant. General and administrative expenses were $6.04 per Boe in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to $4.93 per Boe in the fourth quarter of 2023. The increase in general and administrative expense is primarily attributable to an increase in audit, legal and transaction costs associated with the terminated merger with Fury Resources. Excluding non-recurring charges, general and administrative expenses would have been $3.22 per Boe in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to $3.78 per Boe in the fourth quarter of 2023.

For the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company reported a net loss available to common stockholders of $30.9 million and a net loss of $1.88 per share available to common stockholders. After adjusting for selected items, the Company reported an adjusted diluted net loss available to common stockholders for the fourth quarter of 2024 of $0.7 million or an adjusted diluted net loss of $0.04 per common share (see Reconciliation for additional information). Adjusted EBITDA during the quarter ended December 31, 2024 was $18.0 million as compared to $10.0 million during the quarter ended December 31, 2023 (see Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation table for additional information).

Liquidity and Balance Sheet
As of December 31, 2024, the Company had $162.1 million of indebtedness outstanding. Total liquidity on December 31, 2024, made up of cash and cash equivalents, was $19.7 million.

On January 9, 2025, the Company incurred incremental term loans in the aggregate principal amount of $63.0 million, resulting in a net increase in liquidity of $61.3 million.

For further discussion on our liquidity and balance sheet, as well as recent developments, refer to Management’s Discussion and Analysis and Risk Factors in the Company’s Form 10-K.

Merger Agreement with Fury Resources
Subsequent to several amendments to the previously disclosed Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated December 14, 2023 (as amended, the “Merger Agreement”) and upon the failure of Fury Resources, Inc. to meet the funding and closing requirements of the Merger Agreement, the Company terminated the Merger.

Refinanced Term Loan Agreement
On December 26, 2024, the Company entered into the Second Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Agreement with Fortress Credit Corp., as administrative agent, and certain other financial institutions, as lenders (the “2024 Term Loan Agreement”). Pursuant to the 2024 Term Loan Agreement, the Company entered into an initial term loan facility in the aggregate principal amount of $162.0 million, funded on December 26, 2024 and an incremental term loan facility in the aggregate principal amount of up to $63.0 million. On January 9, 2025, the Company entered into the First Amendment to the 2024 Term Loan Agreement and incurred $63.0 million of Incremental Term Loans (the “2024 Amended Term Loan Agreement”), resulting in total outstanding borrowings of $225.0 million.

The maturity date of the 2024 Amended Term Loan Agreement is December 26, 2028.

All obligations under the Company’s existing term loan agreement were refunded, refinanced and repaid in full by the loans under the 2024 Term Loan Agreement as the net proceeds of the 2024 Term Loan Agreement were used to repay all outstanding indebtedness under the existing term loan agreement in an aggregate amount of approximately $152.1 million, including accrued and unpaid interest, and to pay related fees and expenses related to the new credit agreement.

The Company is required to make scheduled quarterly amortization payments in an aggregate principal amount equal to 2.50% of the aggregate principal amount of the loans outstanding commencing with the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2025. Under the 2024 Amended Term Loan Agreement, the Company must make scheduled amortization payments in the aggregate amount of $16.9 million in 2025 and $22.5 million in 2026.

Forward Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements that are not strictly historical statements constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, among others, statements about anticipated production, liquidity, capital spending, drilling and completion plans, and forward guidance. Forward-looking statements may often, but not always, be identified by the use of such words such as “expects”, “believes”, “intends”, “anticipates”, “plans”, “estimates”, “projects,” “potential”, “possible”, or “probable” or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “will”, “should”, or “could” be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and expectations and involve certain assumptions or estimates that involve various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the statements. These risks include, but are not limited to, those set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, and other filings submitted by the Company to the SEC, copies of which may be obtained from the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or through the Company’s website at www.battalionoil.com. Readers should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which are made only as of the date hereof. The Company has no duty, and assumes no obligation, to update forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or changes in the Company’s expectations.

About Battalion
Battalion Oil Corporation is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, production, exploration and development of onshore oil and natural gas properties in the United States.

Contact

Matthew B. Steele
Chief Executive Officer & Principal Financial Officer
832-538-0300

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(2)   General and administrative, as adjusted, is a non-GAAP measure that excludes non-cash stock-based compensation charges relating to equity awards under our incentive stock plan, as well as other cash charges associated with non-recurring charges and other. The Company believes that it is useful to understand the effects that these charges have on general and administrative expenses and total operating costs and that exclusion of such charges is useful for comparison to prior periods.
(3)   Represents lease operating expense, workover and other expense, taxes other than income, gathering and other expense and general and administrative costs per Boe, adjusted for items noted in the reconciliation above.

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(1)   Amount reflects net (loss) income available to common stockholders on a diluted basis for earnings per share purposes as calculated using the two-class method of computing earnings per share which is further described in Note 15, Earnings Per Share in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
(2)   Net (loss) income per share excluding selected items and cash flows from operations before changes in working capital adjusted for selected items are non-GAAP measures presented based on management’s belief that they will enable a user of the financial information to understand the impact of these items on reported results. These financial measures are not measures of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income, earnings per share and cash flows from operations, as defined by GAAP. These financial measures may not be comparable to similarly named non-GAAP financial measures that other companies may use and may not be useful in comparing the performance of those companies to Battalion’s performance.
(3)   The impact of selected items for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024 were calculated based upon weighted average diluted shares of 16.5 million, due to the net (loss) available to common stockholders, excluding selected items. The impact of selected items for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2023 were calculated based upon weighted average diluted shares of 16.5 million and 16.4 million shares, respectively, due to the net (loss) available to common stockholders, excluding selected items.

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(1)   Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, which is presented based on management’s belief that it will enable a user of the financial information to understand the impact of these items on reported results. This financial measure is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to GAAP measures, including net (loss) income. This financial measure may not be comparable to similarly named non-GAAP financial measures that other companies may use and may not be useful in comparing the performance of those companies to Battalion’s performance.

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(1)   Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, which is presented based on management’s belief that it will enable a user of the financial information to understand the impact of these items on reported results. This financial measure is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to GAAP measures, including net (loss) income. This financial measure may not be comparable to similarly named non-GAAP financial measures that other companies may use and may not be useful in comparing the performance of those companies to Battalion’s performance.

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(1)   Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, which is presented based on management’s belief that it will enable a user of the financial information to understand the impact of these items on reported results. This financial measure is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to GAAP measures, including net income (loss). This financial measure may not be comparable to similarly named non-GAAP financial measures that other companies may use and may not be useful in comparing the performance of those companies to Battalion’s performance.