Evolution Petroleum Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results and Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend for the Fiscal 2024 Fourth Quarter

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Evolution Petroleum (NYSE American: EPM) reported strong financial and operational results for the third quarter of fiscal 2024. The company closed SCOOP/STACK acquisitions, boosting production and revenue. Key highlights include the addition of new production wells, exceeding production expectations, and achieving the highest oil production levels. Revenue stood at $23.0 million, with net income of $0.3 million and adjusted net income of $1.0 million. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 24% to $8.5 million. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per common share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024.

Positive

• Strong financial and operational results reported for the third quarter of fiscal 2024.

• Successful closure of SCOOP/STACK acquisitions enhancing production and revenue.

• Exceeded production expectations and achieved highest ever oil production levels.

• Revenue of $23.0 million, with net income of $0.3 million and adjusted net income of $1.0 million.

• Adjusted EBITDA increased by 24% to $8.5 million.

• Declared quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per common share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024.

Negative

• Net income decreased by 73% to $0.3 million from $1.1 million in the previous quarter.

• Realized a net loss on derivative contracts of $1.2 million in the current quarter.

• Depletion, depreciation, and accretion expense per BOE increased to $8.43 from $7.31 in the prior period.

• General and administrative expenses slightly decreased but remained at $3.69 per BOE.

• Oil revenue increased, but natural gas and NGL revenues decreased due to pricing and volume changes.

Insights

Financial Analyst

Evolution Petroleum's fiscal Q3 results highlight a strategic expansion with the SCOOP/STACK acquisitions notably increasing production by approximately 835 BOEPD. This acquisition added approximately 1,550 BOEPD to their pro forma baseline, signaling a robust step towards greater output and revenue. The fact that they financed these acquisitions partly through existing cash reserves and borrowings points to a healthy balance sheet and a strategic use of leverage. However, the 73% decline in net income to $0.3 million, compared to the previous quarter, could raise eyebrows. This could be attributed to the $1.2 million loss on derivative contracts due to rising commodity prices, underscoring the risks associated with hedging strategies. Yet, the company's ability to pay out its 43rd consecutive dividend suggests a commitment to shareholder returns, which could be seen as a positive indicator of financial health and investor relations. The increased oil production, up 27%, also bodes well for future revenue streams, provided that oil prices remain favorable. The cautious investor should weigh the potential risks of the leverage and hedging losses against the strategic growth and consistent dividend payout.

Market Research Analyst

The sustained growth in oil production coupled with an impressive 14% quarter-over-quarter increase in overall production signifies Evolution Petroleum's successful scaling up in operations. Despite the declared net income decrease, the 24% increase in adjusted EBITDA indicates operational efficiency and the ability to generate more earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. The cash dividend declaration, being the 43rd of its kind, reflects a stable investor return policy which may attract dividend-seeking investors. However, the decline in net income may be a concern for growth-focused investors. The reported average realized price per BOE decline of 3% could reflect broader market pressures on commodities and warrants monitoring, especially as natural gas prices fluctuated due to seasonal factors. The market will also be observing the future performance of the new SCOOP/STACK wells and Chaveroo oilfield developments to validate Evolution's growth trajectory and to ensure these assets can compensate for any natural decline in other fields. Potential investors may find the company's focus on maintaining a sound balance sheet and long-term strategy reassuring while keeping an eye on the potential volatility of commodity prices that can impact future revenue and profitability.

Energy Sector Analyst

Evolution Petroleum's strategic acquisition in the SCOOP/STACK play significantly bolsters its production capabilities, suggesting a strong positioning within the energy sector. The company's diversification into new locations paves the way for future growth, particularly in light of the global push for energy independence and the favorable U.S. market dynamics surrounding oil and gas production. The incremental production from the 19 newly drilled SCOOP/STACK wells and the Chaveroo oilfield, despite being contributory for just part of the quarter, demonstrates Evolution's operational agility in integrating new assets. The mention of 300 gross undeveloped locations in the acquisition suggests substantial reserves for future development, which can secure long-term growth potential. This strategy of acquiring and effectively monetizing non-operated interests can allow Evolution to benefit from production without the operational complexities of direct oversight. For the investor, the diversification in the portfolio mitigates geographical and operational risks. The commitment to systematic participation in future developments could portend increased output and reserves. However, the fluctuations in realized commodity pricing due to market conditions and the weather-related production downtimes serve as a reminder that the energy sector remains vulnerable to external factors that can affect financial performance.

HOUSTON, May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Evolution Petroleum Corporation (NYSE American: EPM) ("Evolution" or the "Company") today announced its financial and operating results for its fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2024 ("fiscal Q3" or the "current quarter"). Evolution also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per common share for the fiscal 2024 fourth quarter.

Key Highlights

• Closed previously announced SCOOP/STACK acquisitions in February, adding production of ~1,550 barrels of oil equivalent per day (“BOEPD”) on a pro forma basis if the acquisitions had closed at the beginning of the current quarter, and increasing average production for the quarter by ~835 BOEPD.
• SCOOP/STACK acquisitions added ~300 gross undeveloped locations (average working interest of approximately 3%), 21 of which were drilled and uncompleted wells (“DUC") to be completed at the sellers’ expense. Evolution also elected to participate in 15 wells, 13 of which were spudded by quarter-end.
  • 19 of the SCOOP/STACK DUC’s were completed by quarter-end with results meeting or exceeding expectations for the wells for which data is available, maintaining pro forma field production for the quarter roughly flat to the production rate as of the 11/1/2023 effective date.
• Achieved results that met or exceeded expectations on the initial three wells, out of 82 gross locations, in the Chaveroo oilfield.
  • All three wells achieved peak production rates at between approximately 300 and 375 gross barrels gross BOEPD per well (~80% oil).
  • Flatter-than-expected declines have yielded an average of over 750 gross BOEPD for the last 30 days.
  • Net to the Company's ownership, the wells contributed ~290 BOEPD on a pro forma basis if the wells had come online at the beginning of the quarter, increasing average production for the quarter by ~187 BOEPD.
• Achieved highest ever Company oil production of ~2,200 barrels of oil per day for the current quarter.
• Fiscal Q3 production increased 14% from the prior quarter to 7,209 net BOEPD with oil increasing 27% and natural gas and NGLs each increasing ~10%, with drilling results and the contribution of the acquisitions more than offsetting normal declines, maintenance and weather-related downtime.
• Reported current quarter revenue of $23.0 million and net income of $0.3 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, and adjusted net income⁽¹⁾ of $1.0 million, or $0.03 per diluted share.
• Generated adjusted EBITDA⁽²⁾ of $8.5 million for fiscal Q3 (up 24% from fiscal Q2).
• Paid quarterly dividends of $0.12 per common share and repurchased $0.8 million of common shares under previously announced share repurchase plan.

Kelly Loyd, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Our Company's strong financial results this quarter demonstrate the effectiveness of our strategy to maximize shareholder returns while maintaining a rock-solid balance sheet. We have added scale, diversification, and investment flexibility to our portfolio. The production for a portion of the quarter from our SCOOP/STACK acquisitions and the incremental production from 19 newly drilled SCOOP/STACK wells, as well as production from the initial three wells at Chaveroo, were instrumental to our performance this quarter. Chaveroo and SCOOP/STACK not only bolstered our quarterly average production by more than 1,000 BOEPD but were also key to the impressive 27% increase in quarter over quarter crude oil production. Our ability to swiftly integrate these assets and capitalize on their continued development potential is a clear indication of Evolution's agility and strategic execution. The positive results from these acquisitions and our substantial inventory of drilling locations brings into focus how the organic growth piece of our model is, and will continue to be, an excellent complement to our producing assets and our accretive acquisition strategy for many years to come.

Mr. Loyd concluded, "We remain steadfast in our commitment to delivering long-term total returns to our shareholders. This is evident in our 42^nd consecutive quarterly dividend payout in March, which was maintained at $0.12 per share. We are pleased to announce that we will continue this trend by paying our 43^rd consecutive dividend at $0.12 per share (our 8^th consecutive at this rate) on June 28^th, highlighting our commitment to, and belief in, consistency and stability. As we continue to execute our plan and deliver long-term total returns to our shareholders, we are confident that our disciplined and strategic approach will continue to drive our success and position us for sustained growth in the future."

Cash Dividend on Common Stock

On May 6, 2024, Evolution's Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.12 per share, which will be paid on June 28, 2024, to common stockholders of record on June 14, 2024. This will be the Company's 43^rd consecutive quarterly cash dividend since December 31, 2013. To date, Evolution has returned approximately $114.4 million, or $3.45 per share, back to stockholders in common stock dividends. Maintaining and ultimately growing the common stock dividend remains a key Company priority.

Financial and Operational Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2024

($ in millions)		3Q24			2Q24			% Change vs 2Q24
Average BOEPD			7,209			6,304		14	%
Revenues ($M)		$	23,025		$	21,024		10	%
Net Income ($M)		$	289		$	1,082		(73)	%
Adjusted Net Income(1)($M)		$	978		$	1,082		(10)	%
Adjusted EBITDA(2)($M)		$	8,476		$	6,832		24	%

(1)	Adjusted net income is a non-GAAP financial measure, see “Non-GAAP Information” section later in this release for more information including reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP measures.
(2)	Adjusted EBITDA is Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization and is a non-GAAP financial measure; see the “Non-GAAP Information” section later in this release for more information, including reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP measures.

Total production for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 was 7,209 net BOEPD, including 2,187 barrels per day ("BOPD") of crude oil; 23,242 thousand cubic feet per day ("MCFPD"), or 3,879 BOEPD, of natural gas; and 1,143 BOEPD of natural gas liquids ("NGLs"). The closing of the SCOOP/STACK acquisitions in mid-February and the first production in early February from the initial three wells in the Chaveroo oilfield collectively contributed to operating results for the current quarter, increasing average production for the quarter by approximately 1,020 BOEPD.

• Oil increased 27% from 1,728 BOPD in fiscal Q2, attributable to production from the Chaveroo oilfield and SCOOP/STACK acquisitions, which increased production by ~500 BOPD combined. This increase was partially offset by decreased production at Delhi and the Williston Basin, primarily due to cold weather downtime in January 2024.
• Natural gas production increased by 10% from 21,207 MCFPD, or 3,533 BOEPD, in the prior quarter, primarily due to the addition of ~2,350 MCFPD from the SCOOP/STACK acquisitions. This increase was partially offset by natural decline in production and from downtime at the Barnett Shale, which was impacted by the winter storm in January 2024.
• NGL production increased 10% from 1,043 BOEPD, primarily due to ~110 BOEPD of additional production from the SCOOP/STACK acquisitions.
  

Evolution reported $23.0 million in total revenue for the current quarter, a 10% increase from the prior quarter. Oil revenue increased 24% from the prior quarter to $14.5 million due to a 25% increase in sales volumes, while realized commodity pricing decreased minimally. The increase in sales volume was primarily from the SCOOP/STACK acquisitions and new production from the Chaveroo oilfield. Natural gas revenue decreased 10% from the prior quarter to $5.9 million due to a 17% decrease in realized commodity pricing, partially offset by an 8% increase in sales volumes. The decrease in realized commodity pricing was related to the overall decrease in natural gas prices as well as the decreased benefit of natural gas price differentials received during the winter at the Jonah Field, where the Company realized an average natural gas price of $3.94 per MCF during the quarter compared to $4.87 per MCF in the prior quarter. NGL revenue decreased 4% to $2.6 million, primarily due to an 11% decrease in realized pricing, partially offset by an 8% increase in sales volumes. The average realized price per BOE (excluding the impact of derivative contracts) decreased 3% to $35.10 compared to $36.25 in the prior quarter.

Lease operating costs ("LOE") increased marginally to $12.6 million in the current quarter compared to $12.4 million in the prior quarter due primarily to LOE costs added as a result of new production from the SCOOP/STACK acquisitions and the Chaveroo oilfield, partially offset by decreases in CO₂ purchases at Delhi. On a per unit basis, total LOE decreased 10% from $21.31 per BOE in the prior quarter to $19.24 in the current quarter.

Depletion, depreciation, and accretion expense was $5.9 million compared to $4.6 million in the prior quarter. On a per BOE basis, the Company's current quarter depletion rate of $8.43 per BOE increased from $7.31 per BOE in the prior period due to an increase in the depletable base due to the SCOOP/STACK acquisitions and capital expenditures since the prior quarter.

General and administrative (“G&A”) expenses, including stock-based compensation, decreased slightly in the current quarter to $2.4 million from $2.5 million in the prior quarter. The decrease was primarily due to salary expenses associated with actual and estimated annual incentive compensation reflected in the prior quarter. On a per BOE basis, G&A expenses, including stock-based compensation, for the current quarter was $3.69 versus $4.31 for the preceding quarter.

Net income for the current quarter was $0.3 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, compared to $1.1 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, in the prior quarter. As mentioned above, during the quarter we closed our SCOOP/STACK acquisitions and funded the acquisitions with cash on hand and borrowings under our Senior Credit Facility. During the quarter, we also entered into derivative contracts to hedge a portion of our production and to comply with hedging requirements under our Senior Secured Credit Facility. The increase in commodity prices since entering into the hedges and the continued increase in forward commodity prices resulted in a net loss on derivative contracts of $1.2 million ($0.1 million realized loss and $1.1 million unrealized loss). Excluding the impact of unrealized losses, adjusted net income was $1.0 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, compared to $1.1 million, or $0.03 per diluted share in the prior quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was $8.5 million for the current quarter compared to $6.8 million in the prior quarter. On a per BOE basis, Adjusted EBITDA was $12.92 for the current quarter versus $11.78 for the preceding quarter.

Operations Update

As previously stated, the Company closed the acquisitions of non-operated working interests in the SCOOP/STACK on February 12, 2024 and the assets only contributed revenue and production for 49 days of the 91 day quarter. For the 49 days and fiscal Q3, net production there was 76 MBOE, including 30 MBBL of oil, 10 MBBL of natural gas liquids and 214 MMCF of natural gas. Average realized prices recognized for the SCOOP/STACK assets were $78.71 per BBL for oil and $2.11 per MCF for natural gas. Since the effective date of the acquisitions, 19 of 21 gross (0.48 of 0.50 net) DUC wells have been converted to proved developed producing (“PDP”) at the seller's expense and for our benefit. Additionally, we have agreed to participate in 15 gross (0.2 net) new horizontal wells across the acreage, 13 of which are currently in progress. Based on limited information, the completed wells have so far met or exceeded expectations.

In the Chaveroo oilfield, the first production on the initial three wells in the first development block began in early February with production ramping up as frack fluid was recovered. Based on the results to date, the wells have met or exceeded the pre-drill production estimates and contributed 17 MBOE for a portion of fiscal Q3, including 15 MBBL of oil. Evolution plans to participate for its full 50% working interest in four horizontal well locations in Drilling Block 2. These operations are expected to begin in fiscal Q1 of 2025. The Company has preliminarily agreed to six additional horizontal well locations in Drilling Block 3 that are estimated to begin in fiscal Q4 of 2025. The Company also expects to systematically participate in future development blocks, holding rights to over 69 additional horizontal well locations in aggregate. Future acreage costs are fixed at $36,000 per additional net horizontal well, spaced at approximately 160 gross acres per well.

At Jonah Field, the Company realized natural gas prices of $3.94 per MCF in the current quarter, a premium of $1.81 per MCF over the average Henry Hub price. Jonah Field continues to perform well, realizing a premium price selling into West Coast markets.

Williston Basin production slightly increased due to increased gas sales from the ONEOK Grassland System which came back online during the quarter, offset by downtime associated with the winter storm.

Production from the Barnett Shale was impacted during the quarter due to the winter storm in January. Subsequently, the Barnett Shale has resumed operations and returned production to its historical decline rate. Due to lower realized natural gas prices, low marginal wells remained shut-in, and the operator is working to further reduce operating expenses.

Production at Hamilton Dome during the current quarter was slightly impacted by workover projects at the beginning of the quarter. Overall, Hamilton Dome continues to perform strongly.

At Delhi, production was affected during the quarter by winter storms that impacted oil production and repeated downtime from rental turbine failures impacting NGL production, both of which were resolved by the end of the quarter.   The CO₂ purchase pipeline was taken offline for preventative maintenance at the end of February and the operator anticipates resuming CO₂ purchases in June 2024. The field continues to recycle and inject CO₂, the bulk of injected CO₂ volumes, therefore the Company does not anticipate a significant temporary production impact. The operator continues to review the field to identify additional projects to improve production and cash flow including the Phase V development.

Balance Sheet, Liquidity, and Capital Spending

On March 31, 2024, cash and cash equivalents totaled $3.1 million, and working capital was $7.6 million. Evolution had $42.5 million of borrowings outstanding under its revolving credit facility and total liquidity of $10.6 million, including cash and cash equivalents.

In fiscal Q3, Evolution paid $4.0 million in common stock dividends, $0.8 million for common stock repurchases, $43.8 million upon closing the SCOOP/STACK acquisitions, and incurred $7.0 million in capital expenditures. The Company borrowed $42.5 million under its revolving credit facility to fund the SCOOP/STACK acquisitions. The Company has recorded interim purchase price reductions totaling $3.3 million related to net cash flows received from the SCOOP/STACK properties for a portion of the period between the effective date of November 1, 2023 and the closing date. These purchase price reductions were accrued as a receivable on the balance sheet at March 31, 2024. Evolution expects to receive the remaining net cash flows at the final post-closing settlement occurring during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024.

For fiscal year 2024, the Company expects capital expenditures to be in the range of $10.0 million to $12.0 million, which excludes any completed or potential acquisitions. The anticipated remaining capital expenditures for fiscal year 2024 include capital projects associated with the properties acquired in the SCOOP/STACK acquisitions and other capital and maintenance projects at the other asset areas. Evolution believes its near-term capital spending requirements will be funded from cash flows from operations, current working capital, and borrowings, as needed, under the revolving credit facility without exceeding the targeted debt level of one times pro forma annual adjusted EBITDA.

Conference Call

As previously announced, Evolution Petroleum will host a conference call on May 8, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time to review its third quarter fiscal 2024 financial and operating results. To join by phone, please dial (844) 481-2813 (Toll-free) or (412) 317-0677 (International) and ask to join the Evolution Petroleum Corporation call. To join online via webcast, click the following link: https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=gRhkzT9R.

A webcast replay will be available through May 8, 2025, via the webcast link above and on Evolution's website at www.ir.evolutionpetroleum.com.

About Evolution Petroleum

Evolution Petroleum Corporation is an independent energy company focused on maximizing total shareholder returns through the ownership of and investment in onshore oil and natural gas properties in the U.S. The Company aims to build and maintain a diversified portfolio of long-life oil and natural gas properties through acquisitions, selective development opportunities, production enhancements, and other exploitation efforts. Properties include non-operated interests in the following areas: the SCOOP/STACK plays of the Anadarko Basin located in central Oklahoma; the Chaveroo oilfield located in Chaves and Roosevelt Counties, New Mexico; the Jonah Field in Sublette County, Wyoming; the Williston Basin in North Dakota; the Barnett Shale located in North Texas; the Hamilton Dome Field located in Hot Springs County, Wyoming; the Delhi Holt-Bryant Unit in the Delhi Field in Northeast Louisiana; as well as small overriding royalty interests in four onshore Texas wells. Visit www.evolutionpetroleum.com for more information.

Cautionary Statement

All forward-looking statements contained in this press release regarding the Company's current expectations, potential results, and future plans and objectives involve a wide range of risks and uncertainties. Statements herein using words such as "believe," "expect," "plans," "outlook," "anticipate,” "should," "will," and words of similar meaning are forward-looking statements. Although the Company's expectations are based on business, engineering, geological, financial, and operating assumptions that it believes to be reasonable, many factors could cause actual results to differ materially from its expectations and can give no assurance that its goals will be achieved. These factors and others are detailed under the heading "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in our periodic documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

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Evolution Petroleum Corporation Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (In thousands, except per share amounts)
		Three Months Ended												Nine Months Ended
		March 31,								December 31,				March 31,
			2024				2023				2023				2024				2023
Revenues
Crude oil		$	14,538			$	11,799			$	11,759			$	38,913			$	40,062
Natural gas			5,860				21,598				6,531				17,943				58,816
Natural gas liquids			2,627				3,470				2,734				7,794				11,462
Total revenues			23,025				36,867				21,024				64,650				110,340
Operating costs
Lease operating costs			12,624				13,570				12,358				36,865				47,727
Depletion, depreciation, and accretion			5,900				3,383				4,598				14,760				10,439
General and administrative expenses			2,417				2,267				2,502				7,522				7,320
Total operating costs			20,941				19,220				19,458				59,147				65,486
Income (loss) from operations			2,084				17,647				1,566				5,503				44,854
Other income (expense)
Net gain (loss) on derivative contracts			(1,183	)			270				—				(1,183	)			513
Interest and other income			63				13				104				283				26
Interest expense			(518	)			(32	)			(34	)			(584	)			(404	)
Income (loss) before income taxes			446				17,898				1,636				4,019				44,989
Income tax (expense) benefit			(157	)			(3,941	)			(554	)			(1,174	)			(9,938	)
Net income (loss)		$	289			$	13,957			$	1,082			$	2,845			$	35,051
Net income (loss) per common share:
Basic		$	0.01			$	0.42			$	0.03			$	0.09			$	1.04
Diluted		$	0.01			$	0.41			$	0.03			$	0.08			$	1.04
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic			32,702				33,013				32,693				32,692				33,108
Diluted			32,854				33,156				32,900				32,920				33,291

Evolution Petroleum Corporation Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
		March 31, 2024			June 30, 2023
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	3,067		$	11,034
Receivables from crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids revenues			13,368			7,884
Derivative contract assets			347			—
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			6,275			2,277
Total current assets			23,057			21,195
Property and equipment, net of depletion, depreciation, and impairment
Oil and natural gas properties—full-cost method of accounting:
Oil and natural gas properties, net—full-cost method of accounting, of which none were excluded from amortization			142,157			105,781
Other assets			1,318			1,341
Total assets		$	166,532		$	128,317
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable		$	8,096		$	5,891
Accrued liabilities and other			5,985			6,027
Derivative contract liabilities			1,410			—
State and federal taxes payable			—			365
Total current liabilities			15,491			12,283
Long term liabilities
Senior secured credit facility			42,500			—
Deferred income taxes			6,927			6,803
Asset retirement obligations			18,079			17,012
Operating lease liability			79			125
Total liabilities			83,076			36,223
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity
Common stock; par value $0.001; 100,000,000 shares authorized: issued and
outstanding 33,359,854 and 33,247,523 shares as of March 31, 2024
and June 30, 2023, respectively			33			33
Additional paid-in capital			40,652			40,098
Retained earnings			42,771			51,963
Total stockholders' equity			83,456			92,094
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	166,532		$	128,317

Evolution Petroleum Corporation Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (In thousands)
		Three Months Ended												Nine Months Ended
		March 31,								December 31,				March 31,
			2024				2023				2023				2024				2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)		$	289			$	13,957			$	1,082			$	2,845			$	35,051
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depletion, depreciation, and accretion			5,900				3,383				4,598				14,760				10,439
Stock-based compensation			549				453				564				1,585				1,155
Settlement of asset retirement obligations			(19	)			(48	)			—				(19	)			(119	)
Deferred income taxes			766				255				(567	)			124				(100	)
Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative contracts			1,063				195				—				1,063				(1,994	)
Accrued settlements on derivative contracts			94				(211	)			—				94				(1,130	)
Other			(3	)			1				3				—				(3	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables from crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids revenues			(2,495	)			8,370				447				(4,734	)			16,483
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			(1,151	)			(664	)			(443	)			(1,425	)			(980	)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities			(1,629	)			(2,748	)			2,123				814				(8,146	)
State and federal income taxes payable			—				1,007				(753	)			(365	)			1,063
Net cash provided by operating activities			3,364				23,950				7,054				14,742				51,719
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of oil and natural gas properties			(43,788	)			—				—				(43,788	)			(31	)
Capital expenditures for oil and natural gas properties			(2,648	)			(1,348	)			(3,878	)			(8,353	)			(4,234	)
Net cash used in investing activities			(46,436	)			(1,348	)			(3,878	)			(52,141	)			(4,265	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Common stock dividends paid			(4,003	)			(4,029	)			(4,021	)			(12,037	)			(12,114	)
Common stock repurchases, including stock surrendered for tax withholding			(818	)			(3,896	)			(108	)			(1,031	)			(3,983	)
Borrowings under senior secured credit facility			42,500				—				—				42,500				—
Repayments of senior secured credit facility			—				—				—				—				(21,250	)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities			37,679				(7,925	)			(4,129	)			29,432				(37,347	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			(5,393	)			14,677				(953	)			(7,967	)			10,107
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period			8,460				3,710				9,413				11,034				8,280
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period		$	3,067			$	18,387			$	8,460			$	3,067			$	18,387

Evolution Petroleum Corporation
Non-GAAP Reconciliation – Adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited)
(In thousands)

Adjusted EBITDA and Net income (loss) and earnings per share excluding selected items are non-GAAP financial measures that are used as supplemental financial measures by our management and by external users of our financial statements, such as investors, commercial banks, and others, to assess our operating performance as compared to that of other companies in our industry, without regard to financing methods, capital structure, or historical costs basis. We use these measures to assess our ability to incur and service debt and fund capital expenditures. Our Adjusted EBITDA and Net income (loss) and earnings per share, excluding selected items, should not be considered alternatives to net income (loss), operating income (loss), cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities, or any other measure of financial performance or liquidity presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Our Adjusted EBITDA and Net income (loss) and earnings per share excluding selected items may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of another company because all companies may not calculate Adjusted EBITDA and Net income (loss) and earnings per share excluding selected items in the same manner.

We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) plus interest expense, income tax expense (benefit), depreciation, depletion, and accretion (DD&A), stock-based compensation, ceiling test impairment, and other impairments, unrealized loss (gain) on change in fair value of derivatives, and other non-recurring or non-cash expense (income) items.

		Three Months Ended									Nine Months Ended
		March 31,						December 31,			March 31,
		2024			2023			2023			2024			2023
Net income (loss)		$	289		$	13,957		$	1,082		$	2,845		$	35,051
Adjusted by:
Interest expense			518			32			34			584			404
Income tax expense (benefit)			157			3,941			554			1,174			9,938
Depletion, depreciation, and accretion			5,900			3,383			4,598			14,760			10,439
Stock-based compensation			549			453			564			1,585			1,155
Unrealized loss (gain) on derivative contracts			1,063			195			—			1,063			(1,994	)
Severance			—			—			—			—			74
Transaction costs			—			—			—			—			345
Adjusted EBITDA		$	8,476		$	21,961		$	6,832		$	22,011		$	55,412

Evolution Petroleum Corporation Non-GAAP Reconciliation – Adjusted Net Income (Unaudited) (In thousands, except per share amounts)
		Three Months Ended												Nine Months Ended
		March 31,								December 31,				March 31,
			2024				2023				2023				2024				2023
As Reported:
Net income (loss), as reported		$	289			$	13,957			$	1,082			$	2,845			$	35,051
Impact of Selected Items:
Unrealized loss (gain) on commodity contracts			1,063				195				—				1,063				(1,994	)
Severance			—				—				—				—				74
Transaction costs			—				—				—				—				345
Selected items, before income taxes		$	1,063			$	195			$	—			$	1,063			$	(1,575	)
Income tax effect of selected items(1)			374				40				—				311				(343	)
Selected items, net of tax		$	689			$	155			$	—			$	752			$	(1,232	)
As Adjusted:
Net income (loss), excluding selected items(2)		$	978			$	14,112			$	1,082			$	3,597			$	33,819
Undistributed earnings allocated to unvested restricted stock			(21	)			(256	)			(24	)			(73	)			(497	)
Net income (loss), excluding selected items for earnings per share calculation		$	957			$	13,856			$	1,058			$	3,524			$	33,322
Net income (loss) per common share — Basic, as reported		$	0.01			$	0.42			$	0.03			$	0.09			$	1.04
Impact of selected items			0.02				—				—				0.02				(0.03	)
Net income (loss) per common share — Basic, excluding selected items(2)		$	0.03			$	0.42			$	0.03			$	0.11			$	1.01
Net income (loss) per common share — Diluted, as reported		$	0.01			$	0.41			$	0.03			$	0.08			$	1.04
Impact of selected items			0.02				0.01				—				0.03				(0.04	)
Net income (loss) per common share — Diluted, excluding selected items(2)(3)		$	0.03			$	0.42			$	0.03			$	0.11			$	1.00

(1)	The tax impact for the three months ended March 31, 2024, and 2023, is represented using estimated tax rates of 35.2% and 20.7%, respectively. The tax impact for the nine months ended March 31, 2024, and 2023, is represented using estimated tax rates of 29.2% and 21.8%, respectively.
(2)	Net income (loss) and earnings per share excluding selected items are non-GAAP financial measures presented as supplemental financial measures to enable a user of the financial information to understand the impact of these items on reported results. These financial measures should not be considered an alternative to net income (loss), operating income (loss), cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities, or any other measure of financial performance or liquidity presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Our Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and earnings per share may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of another company because all companies may not calculate Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and earnings per share in the same manner.
(3)	The impact of selected items for the three months ended March 31, 2024, and 2023 was calculated based upon weighted average diluted shares of 32.9 million and 33.2 million, respectively, due to the net income (loss), excluding selected items. The impact of selected items for the three months ended December 31, 2023, was calculated based upon weighted average diluted shares of 32.9 million due to the net income (loss), excluding selected items. The impact of selected items for the nine months ended March 31, 2024, and 2023 was calculated based upon weighted average diluted shares of 32.9 million and 33.3 million, respectively, due to the net income (loss), excluding selected items.

Evolution Petroleum Corporation Supplemental Information on Oil and Natural Gas Operations (Unaudited) (In thousands, except per unit and per BOE amounts)
		Three Months Ended									Nine Months Ended
		March 31,						December 31,			March 31,
		2024			2023			2023			2024			2023
Revenues:
Crude oil		$	14,538		$	11,799		$	11,759		$	38,913		$	40,062
Natural gas			5,860			21,598			6,531			17,943			58,816
Natural gas liquids			2,627			3,470			2,734			7,794			11,462
Total revenues		$	23,025		$	36,867		$	21,024		$	64,650		$	110,340
Lease operating costs:
CO2costs		$	1,035		$	1,821		$	1,628		$	4,241		$	6,027
Ad valorem and production taxes			1,458			1,642			1,272			4,008			7,001
Other lease operating costs			10,131			10,107			9,458			28,616			34,699
Total lease operating costs		$	12,624		$	13,570		$	12,358		$	36,865		$	47,727
Depletion of full cost proved oil and natural gas properties		$	5,532		$	3,098		$	4,238		$	13,680		$	9,598
Production:
Crude oil (MBBL)			199			167			159			519			501
Natural gas (MMCF)			2,115			2,204			1,951			6,091			7,065
Natural gas liquids (MBBL)			104			104			96			295			325
Equivalent (MBOE)(1)			656			638			580			1,829			2,004
Average daily production (BOEPD)(1)			7,209			7,089			6,304			6,651			7,314
Average price per unit(2):
Crude oil (BBL)		$	73.06		$	70.65		$	73.96		$	74.98		$	79.96
Natural gas (MCF)			2.77			9.80			3.35			2.95			8.32
Natural Gas Liquids (BBL)			25.26			33.37			28.48			26.42			35.27
Equivalent (BOE)(1)		$	35.10		$	57.79		$	36.25		$	35.35		$	55.06
Average cost per unit:
CO2costs		$	1.58		$	2.85		$	2.81		$	2.32		$	3.01
Ad valorem and production taxes			2.22			2.57			2.19			2.19			3.49
Other lease operating costs			15.44			15.84			16.31			15.65			17.31
Total lease operating costs		$	19.24		$	21.26		$	21.31		$	20.16		$	23.81
Depletion of full cost proved oil and natural gas properties		$	8.43		$	4.86		$	7.31		$	7.48		$	4.79
CO2costs per MCF		$	0.92		$	0.92		$	0.97		$	0.97		$	1.01
CO2volumes (MMCF per day, gross)			52.1			91.7			76.4			67.0			90.8

(1)	Equivalent oil reserves are defined as six MCF of natural gas and 42 gallons of NGLs to one barrel of oil conversion ratio, which reflects energy equivalence and not price equivalence. Natural gas prices per MCF and NGL prices per barrel often differ significantly from the equivalent amount of oil.
(2)	Amounts exclude the impact of cash paid or received on the settlement of derivative contracts since we did not elect to apply hedge accounting.

Evolution Petroleum Corporation Summary of Production Volumes and Average Sales Price (Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,												December 31,
		2024						2023						2023
		Volume			Price			Volume			Price			Volume			Price
Production:
Crude oil (MBBL)
SCOOP/STACK			30		$	78.71			—		$	—			—		$	—
Chaveroo Field			15			76.39			—			—			—			—
Jonah Field			8			72.25			9			80.17			8			80.25
Williston Basin			35			70.29			39			73.32			35			71.71
Barnett Shale			3			73.05			2			73.40			2			76.77
Hamilton Dome Field			35			61.21			36			55.40			36			62.03
Delhi Field			73			77.08			80			75.23			78			79.02
Other			—			—			1			80.76			—			—
Total			199		$	73.06			167		$	70.65			159		$	73.96
Natural gas (MMCF)
SCOOP/STACK			214		$	2.11			—		$	—			—		$	—
Chaveroo Field			7			2.29			—			—			—			—
Jonah Field			843			3.94			886			20.31			883		$	4.87
Williston Basin			20			1.36			29			3.30			14			1.91
Barnett Shale			1,031			1.98			1,289			2.73			1,054			2.10
Other			—			—			—			—			—			—
Total			2,115		$	2.77			2,204		$	9.80			1,951		$	3.35
Natural gas liquids (MBBL)															21,440			3,573.26
SCOOP/STACK			10		$	25.14			—		$	—			—		$	—
Chaveroo Field			1			22.86			—			—			—			—
Jonah Field			9			31.93			9			33.22			10			25.88
Williston Basin			4			23.96			7			25.54			4			20.41
Barnett Shale			59			22.85			67			33.30			60			30.07
Delhi Field			20			30.48			21			38.09			22			26.90
Other			1			25.87			—			—			—			—
Total			104		$	25.26			104		$	33.37			96		$	28.48
															1,055
Equivalent (MBOE)(1)
SCOOP/STACK			76		$	40.56			—		$	—			—		$	—
Chaveroo Field			17			68.40			—			—			—			—
Jonah Field			158			26.72			166			114.97			165			31.60
Williston Basin			42			61.15			51			62.01			41			63.22
Barnett Shale			234			15.41			284			20.80			238			17.61
Hamilton Dome Field			35			61.21			36			55.40			36			62.03
Delhi Field			93			67.21			100			67.62			100			67.63
Other			1			25.87			1			80.76			—			—
Total			656		$	35.10			638		$	57.79			580		$	36.25
Average daily production (BOEPD)(1)
SCOOP/STACK			835						—						—
Chaveroo Field			187						—						—
Jonah Field			1,736						1,844						1,793
Williston Basin			462						567						446
Barnett Shale			2,571						3,156						2,587
Hamilton Dome Field			385						400						391
Delhi Field			1,022						1,111						1,087
Other			11						11						—
Total			7,209						7,089						6,304

(1)	Equivalent oil reserves are defined as six MCF of natural gas and 42 gallons of NGLs to one barrel of oil conversion ratio, which reflects energy equivalence and not price equivalence. Natural gas prices per MCF and NGL prices per barrel often differ significantly from the equivalent amount of oil.

Evolution Petroleum Corporation Summary of Average Production Costs (Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,												December 31,
		2024						2023						2023
		Amount			Price			Amount			Price			Amount			Price
Production costs (in thousands, except per BOE):
Lease operating costs
SCOOP/STACK		$	619		$	8.18		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Chaveroo Field			161			9.12			—			—			—			—
Jonah Field			2,313			14.63			4,227			25.59			2,392			14.45
Williston Basin			1,413			33.69			1,636			32.40			1,205			28.74
Barnett Shale			3,767			16.07			2,806			9.88			3,883			16.31
Hamilton Dome Field			1,566			45.34			1,351			37.11			1,404			39.43
Delhi Field			2,785			30.19			3,550			35.42			3,474			35.00
Total		$	12,624		$	19.24		$	13,570		$	21.26		$	12,358		$	21.31

(1)	Adjusted net income is a non-GAAP financial measure, see “Non-GAAP Information” section later in this release for more information including reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP measures.
(2)	Adjusted EBITDA is Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization and is a non-GAAP financial measure; see the “Non-GAAP Reconciliation” tables later in this release for more information on the most comparable GAAP measures.

FAQ

<p>What was Evolution Petroleum's revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2024?</p>

Evolution Petroleum reported revenue of $23.0 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2024.

<p>What was the net income for Evolution Petroleum in the third quarter of fiscal 2024?</p>

The net income for Evolution Petroleum in the third quarter of fiscal 2024 was $0.3 million.

<p>What was Evolution Petroleum's Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of fiscal 2024?</p>

Evolution Petroleum's Adjusted EBITDA was $8.5 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2024.

<p>How much was the quarterly cash dividend declared by Evolution Petroleum for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024?</p>

Evolution Petroleum declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per common share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024.