Journey Announces Third Quarter 2024 Financial and Operating Results
Journey Energy reported Q3 2024 financial results with sales volumes of 11,152 boe/d (47% crude oil, 9% NGL's, 44% natural gas). The company achieved Adjusted Funds Flow of $13.6 million ($0.22 per basic share) and reduced Net Debt to $52.7 million, a 15% decrease from year-end 2023. Two Duvernay wells were drilled in partnership with Spartan Delta, with completion operations underway. The company faced challenges from low natural gas prices, realizing only $0.51/mcf, and experienced production impacts from third-party shut-ins at Stolberg property. Journey divested Central Alberta assets producing 130 boe/d, which is expected to reduce end-of-life-costs by over $20 million.
Journey Energy ha riportato i risultati finanziari del terzo trimestre 2024, con volumi di vendita di 11.152 boe/d (47% petrolio greggio, 9% NGL, 44% gas naturale). L'azienda ha raggiunto Flusso di Fondi Rettificato di 13,6 milioni di dollari (0,22 dollari per azione base) e ha ridotto il Debito Netto a 52,7 milioni di dollari, con una diminuzione del 15% rispetto alla fine del 2023. Due pozzi Duvernay sono stati perforati in partnership con Spartan Delta, con operazioni di completamento in corso. L'azienda ha affrontato sfide dovute ai bassi prezzi del gas naturale, realizzando solo 0,51 dollari/mcf, e ha subito impatti sulla produzione a causa delle chiusure da parte di terzi nella proprietà di Stolberg. Journey ha ceduto gli asset dell'Alberta Centrale che producevano 130 boe/d, il che dovrebbe ridurre i costi di fine vita di oltre 20 milioni di dollari.
Journey Energy reportó los resultados financieros del tercer trimestre de 2024, con volúmenes de ventas de 11,152 boe/d (47% petróleo crudo, 9% NGL, 44% gas natural). La empresa logró Flujo de Fondos Ajustado de 13.6 millones de dólares (0.22 dólares por acción básica) y redujo la Deuda Neta a 52.7 millones de dólares, una disminución del 15% desde finales de 2023. Se perforaron dos pozos Duvernay en asociación con Spartan Delta, con operaciones de finalización en curso. La empresa enfrentó desafíos por los bajos precios del gas natural, logrando solo 0.51 dólares/mcf, y experimentó impactos en la producción debido a paradas de terceros en la propiedad de Stolberg. Journey desinvirtió activos en Alberta Central que producían 130 boe/d, lo que se espera reduzca los costos de fin de vida en más de 20 millones de dólares.
Journey Energy는 2024년 3분기 재무 결과를 보고하며 판매량이 11,152 boe/d (47% 원유, 9% NGL, 44% 천연가스)로 나타났습니다. 이 회사는 조정된 자금 흐름 1,360만 달러 ($0.22 기본 주당) 를 달성했으며 순부채를 5,270만 달러로 줄였습니다. 이는 2023년 연말 대비 15% 감소한 수치입니다. Spartan Delta와 협력하여 두 개의 Duvernay 유정을 시추했으며 현재 완료 작업이 진행 중입니다. 이 회사는 저조한 천연가스 가격으로 어려움을 겪었고, 단지 $0.51/mcf를 실현했으며, Stolberg 자산에서 제3자의 중단으로 인해 생산에 피해를 입었습니다. Journey는 130 boe/d를 생산하는 센트럴 앨버타 자산을 매각하였으며, 이는 노후 비용을 2000만 달러 이상 줄일 것으로 기대됩니다.
Journey Energy a publié les résultats financiers du troisième trimestre 2024, avec des volumes de vente de 11 152 boe/d (47 % pétrole brut, 9 % NGL, 44 % gaz naturel). L'entreprise a réalisé Un Flux de Fonds Ajusté de 13,6 millions de dollars (0,22 dollar par action de base) et a réduit sa Dette Nette à 52,7 millions de dollars, soit une baisse de 15 % par rapport à la fin de 2023. Deux puits de Duvernay ont été forés en partenariat avec Spartan Delta, avec des opérations de finition en cours. L'entreprise a rencontré des défis en raison de faibles prix du gaz naturel, ne réalisant que 0,51 $/mcf, et a subi des impacts sur la production en raison d'arrêts de tiers à la propriété de Stolberg. Journey a cédé des actifs de l'Alberta centrale qui produisaient 130 boe/d, ce qui devrait réduire les coûts de fin de vie de plus de 20 millions de dollars.
Journey Energy hat die finanziellen Ergebnisse des dritten Quartals 2024 veröffentlicht, mit Verkaufsvolumina von 11.152 boe/d (47% Rohöl, 9% NGL, 44% Erdgas). Das Unternehmen erreichte Bereinigte Mittelzuflüsse von 13,6 Millionen Dollar (0,22 Dollar pro Stammaktie) und reduzierte die Nettoverschuldung auf 52,7 Millionen Dollar, was einem Rückgang von 15 % gegenüber Ende 2023 entspricht. Zwei Duvernay-Bohrungen wurden in Partnerschaft mit Spartan Delta durchgeführt, und die Abschlussarbeiten sind im Gange. Das Unternehmen sah sich aufgrund niedriger Erdgaspreise Herausforderungen gegenüber und erzielte nur $0.51/mcf und erlebte Produktionsausfälle aufgrund von Stilllegungen durch Dritte im Stolberg-Eigentum. Journey hat zentrale Alberta-Assets verkauft, die 130 boe/d produzierten, was voraussichtlich die End-of-Life-Kosten um über 20 Millionen Dollar reduzieren wird.
- Net Debt reduced by 15% to $52.7 million from year-end 2023
- Generated Adjusted Funds Flow of $13.6 million in Q3
- Operating costs decreased by 14% compared to Q2 2024
- End-of-life costs reduced by $20 million through asset divestment
- Natural gas prices declined 79% YoY to $0.51/mcf
- Production decreased 5% YoY to 11,152 boe/d
- Net income declined 92% YoY to $598,000
- Adjusted Funds Flow guidance lowered due to weaker commodity prices
Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - November 7, 2024) - Journey Energy Inc. (TSX: JOY) (OTCQX: JRNGF) ("Journey" or the "Company") is pleased to announce its financial and operating results for the three and nine month periods ending September 30, 2024. The complete set of financial statements and management discussion and analysis are posted on www.sedarplus.ca and on the Company's website www.journeyenergy.ca.
Highlights for the third quarter:
- Generated sales volumes of 11,152 boe/d in the third quarter (
47% crude oil;9% NGL's;44% natural gas).
- Realized Adjusted Funds Flow of
$13.6 million or$0.22 per basic share and$0.20 per diluted share.
- Continued with the construction of the Gilby power generation asset. Completion of this project is currently scheduled for the first quarter of 2025, subject to third party approvals.
- Reduced Net Debt to
$52.7 million , representing a15% decrease from year-end 2023.$38 million of net debt is in the form of a Convertible Debenture (March 20, 2024) and is not due until March 2029.
Subsequent to the end of the quarter:
- Negotiated an amendment to the AIMCo term debt agreement on October 10 to defer and amortize the balloon payment of
$11.1 million previously due on October 31. Monthly payments will be extended to August 31, 2025 from April 30, 2025.
- Closed a divestment of Central Alberta assets to a private company for nominal value On October 1. Production from this minor divestment was 130 boe/d (
35% liquids). The divested assets, along with Journey's ongoing asset retirement program is forecast to reduce Journey's end-of-life-costs by over$20 million . The divestment is neutral to PDP value and adjusted funds flow.
- Two wells have been drilled to date from a 05-18-042-03W5 pad as part of the Joint Venture (JV) with Spartan Delta Corp. ("Spartan Delta") in the Duvernay in the west shale basin. 03-26-042-04W5 was drilled to a lateral length of 3560 meters and 09-05-042-03W5 was drilled to a lateral length of 3,720 meters. Completion operations have begun and both wells should be completed prior to the end of November. The partners currently control 104 sections within the JV block. Journey's current working interest within the block is
31.38% . The initial production data reported on the Spartan Delta wells with shorter lateral lengths released on November 5, 2024 bodes well for the future development of this world class resource.
Financial & Operating Highlights
| Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||
| Financial ( | 2024 | 2023 | % change | 2024 | 2023 | % change | ||||||||||||
| Sales revenue | 47,046 | 57,279 | (18 | ) | 149,669 | 169,235 | (12 | ) | ||||||||||
| Net income | 598 | 7,712 | (92 | ) | 1,518 | 12,379 | (88 | ) | ||||||||||
| Basic ($/share) | 0.01 | 0.13 | (92 | ) | 0.02 | 0.21 | (90 | ) | ||||||||||
| Diluted ($/share) | 0.01 | 0.11 | (91 | ) | 0.02 | 0.19 | (89 | ) | ||||||||||
| Adjusted Funds Flow | 13,552 | 18,513 | (28 | ) | 40,779 | 47,764 | (15 | ) | ||||||||||
| Basic ($/share) | 0.22 | 0.30 | (27 | ) | 0.66 | 0.80 | (18 | ) | ||||||||||
| Diluted ($/share) | 0.20 | 0.28 | (29 | ) | 0.61 | 0.72 | (15 | ) | ||||||||||
| Cash flow provided by operating activities | 6,249 | 11,569 | (46 | ) | 22,501 | 35,565 | (36 | ) | ||||||||||
| Basic ($/share) | 0.10 | 0.19 | (47 | ) | 0.37 | 0.59 | (37 | ) | ||||||||||
| Diluted ($/share) | 0.09 | 0.17 | (47 | ) | 0.34 | 0.54 | (37 | ) | ||||||||||
| Capital expenditures, including A&D | 8,132 | 3,004 | 171 | 25,768 | 23,828 | 8 | ||||||||||||
| Net debt | 52,676 | 59,781 | (12 | ) | 52,676 | 59,781 | (12 | ) | ||||||||||
| Share Capital (000's) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Basic, weighted average | 61,350 | 60,922 | 1 | 61,350 | 60,009 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| Basic, end of period | 61,350 | 60,922 | 1 | 61,350 | 60,923 | 1 | ||||||||||||
| Fully diluted | 68,346 | 67,868 | (1 | ) | 68,346 | 67,868 | (1 | ) | ||||||||||
| Daily Sales Volumes | ||||||||||||||||||
| Natural gas (Mcf/d) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Conventional | 24,826 | 28,356 | (12 | ) | 26,001 | 29,629 | (12 | ) | ||||||||||
| Coal bed methane | 4,319 | 4,162 | 4 | 4,309 | 4,203 | 3 | ||||||||||||
| Total natural gas volumes | 29,145 | 32,518 | (10 | ) | 30,310 | 33,832 | (10 | ) | ||||||||||
| Crude oil (Bbl/d) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Light/medium | 3,097 | 2,929 | 6 | 3,082 | 3,279 | (6 | ) | |||||||||||
| Heavy | 2,149 | 2,233 | (4 | ) | 2,201 | 2,166 | 2 | |||||||||||
| Total crude oil volumes | 5,246 | 5,162 | 2 | 5,283 | 5,445 | (3 | ) | |||||||||||
| Natural gas liquids (Bbl/d) | 1,048 | 1,174 | (11 | ) | 1,095 | 1,271 | (14 | ) | ||||||||||
| Barrels of oil equivalent (boe/d) | 11,152 | 11,756 | (5 | ) | 11,430 | 12,355 | (7 | ) | ||||||||||
| Average Realized Prices (including hedging) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Natural gas ($/mcf) | 0.51 | 2.39 | (79 | ) | 1.30 | 2.83 | (54 | ) | ||||||||||
| Crude Oil ($/bbl) | 85.45 | 95.26 | (10 | ) | 86.31 | 85.66 | 1 | |||||||||||
| Natural gas liquids ($/bbl) | 46.10 | 45.28 | 2 | 46.36 | 45.35 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| Barrels of oil equivalent ($/boe) | 45.86 | 52.96 | (13 | ) | 47.79 | 50.18 | (5 | ) | ||||||||||
| Operating Netback ($/boe) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Realized prices (excl. hedging) | 45.86 | 52.96 | (13 | ) | 47.79 | 50.18 | (5 | ) | ||||||||||
| Royalties | (7.79 | ) | (10.90 | ) | (29 | ) | (9.08 | ) | (10.34 | ) | (12 | ) | ||||||
| Operating expenses | (19.60 | ) | (20.72 | ) | (5 | ) | (20.30 | ) | (21.30 | ) | (5 | ) | ||||||
| Transportation expenses | (1.15 | ) | (0.93 | ) | 24 | (1.20 | ) | (0.87 | ) | 38 | ||||||||
| Operating netback | 17.32 | 20.41 | (15 | ) | 17.21 | 17.67 | (3 | ) | ||||||||||
OPERATIONS
During the third quarter of 2024 Journey continued to move forward on all of its initiatives with a view to increasing free cash flow beginning in 2025 and with a long-term strategy of increasing its proved, developed, producing value and adjusted funds flow on a per share basis.
On March 20, 2024 Journey issued
Total capital spending for the third quarter of 2024 was
In the third quarter of 2024, Journey had sales volumes of 11,152 boe/d (
At the beginning of August, Journey was notified by a third-party operator that they were shutting in Journey volumes in Stolberg, which had been going to a third-party processing facility due to a dispute on processing fees and compounded by low natural gas prices. The majority of Journey's Stolberg production volumes are impacted by this closure due to a lack of takeaway capacity in that area for solution gas. These volumes were curtailed in late July, 2024 and are expected to reduce sales volumes by approximately 300 boe/d for the duration of the curtailment. Journey is currently pursuing redirection options for the solution gas.
In October, Journey closed the divestment of certain Central Alberta assets to a private company for nominal consideration. Production from this minor divestment was 130 boe/d (
Joint Venture with Spartan Delta
On May 7, 2024 Journey announced its participation with Spartan Delta in a 128-section joint venture in the Duvernay west shale basin. Journey's current working interest within the block is
Two wells have been drilled to date from a 05-18-042-03W5 pad as part of the Joint Venture (JV) with Spartan Delta Corp. ("Spartan Delta") in the Duvernay in the west shale basin. 03-26-042-04W5 was drilled to a lateral length of 3560 meters and 09-05-042-03W5 was drilled to a lateral length of 3,720 meters. Completion operations have begun and both wells should be completed prior to the end of November. Journey's share of expenditures for the first two wells will be primarily funded through the convertible debenture financing, which closed in March. Initial gross capital expenditures for the joint venture are capped at gross amounts of
The initial production data on Spartan Delta wells north of the joint venture block, press released on November 5, 2024, significantly exceeds the current type curves for wells on the joint venture block on a length adjusted basis. Journey believes the results of these wells are a good indicator of the productive capability of the resource contained within the joint venture lands.
With the revised term-out of the majority of its debt until 2029, and with future revenues from its power business, Journey is in a solid position to fund its working interest portion of this development. Journey believes it has found a quality partner in Spartan Delta to help benefit from the economies of scale while minimizing the risk of single events on the Company's business plan. Journey's plan is to maintain its net acreage position with a smaller working interest in a larger land block. This strategy will maximize the net number of azimuth locations in the liquids window. Journey's working interest position in the joint lands is enough to support 60 net 2.5 mile wells on azimuth locations.
Expanding Journey's Power Business
Journey budgeted
Journey has budgeted
Journey is planning to increase its power sales to the Alberta electricity grid to over 30 megawatts when the Gilby and Mazeppa projects come on-line. When the Gilby and Mazeppa power projects are on-stream, Journey will be in a position to more than offset its corporate power usage with power sales to the power grid. With all of Journey's power projects on-stream Journey's fund flow from power sales is forecast to exceed
FINANCIAL
Generationally low natural gas prices, due to an oversupply of Canadian gas, continued in the third quarter with Journey achieving a realized price of
Operating costs were lower by
Despite lower natural gas prices and the resulting lower sales volumes from shutting-in uneconomic, natural gas production, Journey offset this with various operating cost efficiencies and thereby recorded higher Adjusted Funds Flow than the previous quarter. The Company realized
Journey realized net income of
Journey spent
OUTLOOK & GUIDANCE
Journey is maintaining its 2024 guidance of 11,200-11,500 boe/d. However, due to lower realized natural gas and crude oil prices, Adjusted Funds Flow guidance has been lowered. Natural gas pricing has now been reduced to
This guidance incorporates many material underlying assumptions including but not limited to:
- Forecasted commodity prices by month;
- Forecasted operating costs, including forecasted prices for power;
- Forecasted costs for the capital program and the timing of the spending; and
- Forecasted results and phasing of production additions from the capital program;
| Revised November 7, 2024 | Previous August 8, 2024 | |
| Annual average daily sales volumes | 11,200-11,400 boe/d ( crude oil & NGL's) | 11,200-11,500 boe/d ( crude oil & NGL's) |
| Adjusted Funds Flow | ||
| Adjusted Funds Flow per weighted average share | ||
| Capital spending | ||
| 2024 ending Net Debt Net Debt to Adjusted Funds Flow ratio (trailing) | 1.0x | 0.8x |
| Reference commodity prices: WTI (USD $/bbl) MSW oil differentials (USD $/bbl) WCS oil differentials (USD $/bbl) AECO natural gas (CAD $/mcf) CAD/USD foreign exchange |
Notes:
- The relative weighting of the corporate sales volumes guidance is as follows:
- Heavy oil:
19% - MSW crude oil:
28% - NGL's:
9% - Coal-bed methane natural gas:
6% - Conventional natural gas:
38%
- Heavy oil:
About the Company
Journey is a Canadian exploration and production company focused on conventional, oil-weighted operations in western Canada. Journey's strategy is to grow its production base by drilling on its existing core lands, implementing water flood projects, and executing on accretive acquisitions. Journey seeks to optimize its legacy oil pools on existing lands through the application of best practices in horizontal drilling and, where feasible, with water floods. In addition, Journey is seeking to grow its power generation business. Journey currently produces approximately 4 MW of electricity and with the recently announced facility acquisitions is anticipating to expand its productive capacity to approximately 36 MW within the next year.
For further information contact:
Alex G. Verge
President and Chief Executive Officer
403-303-3232
alex.verge@journeyenergy.ca
or
Gerry Gilewicz
Chief Financial Officer
403-303-3238
gerry.gilewicz@journeyenergy.ca
Journey Energy Inc.
700, 517 - 10th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2R 0A8
403-294-1635
www.journeyenergy.ca
ADVISORIES
This press release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively "forward-looking information") within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the Company's plans and other aspects of the anticipated future operations, management focus, strategies, financial, operating and production results, industry conditions, commodity prices and business opportunities. In addition, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this press release contains forward-looking information regarding decline rates, anticipated netbacks, drilling inventory, estimated average drill, complete and equip and tie-in costs, anticipated potential of the Assets including, but not limited to, EOR performance and opportunities, capacity of infrastructure, potential reduction in operating costs, production guidance, total payout ratio, capital program and allocation thereof, future production, decline rates, funds flow, net debt, net debt to funds flow, exchange rates, reserve life, development and drilling plans, well economics, future cost reductions, potential growth, and the source of funding Journey's capital spending. Forward-looking information typically uses words such as "anticipate", "believe", "project", "expect", "goal", "plan", "intend" or similar words suggesting future outcomes, statements that actions, events or conditions "may", "would", "could" or "will" be taken or occur in the future.
The forward-looking information is based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by management, including expectations and assumptions concerning prevailing commodity prices and differentials, exchange rates, interest rates, applicable royalty rates and tax laws; future production rates and estimates of operating costs; performance of existing and future wells; reserve and resource volumes; anticipated timing and results of capital expenditures; the success obtained in drilling new wells; the sufficiency of budgeted capital expenditures in carrying out planned activities; the timing, location and extent of future drilling operations; the state of the economy and the exploration and production business; results of operations; performance; business prospects and opportunities; the availability and cost of financing, labour and services; the impact of increasing competition; the ability to efficiently integrate assets and employees acquired through acquisitions, including the Acquisition, the ability to market oil and natural gas successfully and the ability to access capital. Although we believe that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information is based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information because Journey can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking information addresses future events and conditions, by its very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. The actual results, performance or achievement could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking information and, accordingly, no assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking information will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits that we will derive therefrom. Management has included the above summary of assumptions and risks related to forward-looking information provided in this press release in order to provide security holders with a more complete perspective on future operations and such information may not be appropriate for other purposes.
Readers are cautioned that the foregoing lists of factors are not exhaustive. Additional information on these and other factors that could affect the operations or financial results are included in reports on file with applicable securities regulatory authorities and may be accessed through the SEDAR+ website (www.sedarplus.ca).These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and we disclaim any intent or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities laws.
This press release contains future-oriented financial information and financial outlook information (collectively, "FOFI") about Journeys prospective results of operations, funds flow, netbacks, debt, payout ratio well economics and components thereof, all of which are subject to the same assumptions, risk factors, limitations and qualifications as set forth in the above paragraphs. FOFI contained in this press release was made as of the date of this press release and was provided for providing further information about Journey's anticipated future business operations. Journey disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any FOFI contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required pursuant to applicable law. Readers are cautioned that the FOFI contained in this press release should not be used for purposes other than for which it is disclosed herein. Information in this press release that is not current or historical factual information may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of securities laws, which involves substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties, most of which are beyond the control of Journey, including, without limitation, those listed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward Looking Statements" in the Annual Information Form filed on www.sedarplus.ca on March 28, 2024. Forward-looking information may relate to the future outlook and anticipated events or results and may include statements regarding the business strategy and plans and objectives. Particularly, forward-looking information in this press release includes, but is not limited to, information concerning Journey's drilling and other operational plans, production rates, and long-term objectives. Journey cautions investors in Journey's securities about important factors that could cause Journey's actual results to differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statements included in this press release. Information in this press release about Journey's prospective funds flows and financial position is based on assumptions about future events, including economic conditions and courses of action, based on management's assessment of the relevant information currently available. Readers are cautioned that information regarding Journey's financial outlook should not be used for purposes other than those disclosed herein. Forward-looking information contained in this press release is based on current estimates, expectations and projections, which we believe are reasonable as of the current date. No assurance can be given that the expectations set out in the Prospectus or herein will prove to be correct and accordingly, you should not place undue importance on forward-looking information and should not rely upon this information as of any other date. While we may elect to, we are under no obligation and do not undertake to update this information at any particular time except as required by applicable securities law.
Non-IFRS Measures
The Company uses the following non-IFRS measures in evaluating corporate performance. These terms do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by International Financial Reporting Standards and therefore may not be comparable with the calculation of similar measures by other companies.
(1) "Adjusted Funds Flow" is calculated by taking "cash flow provided by operating activities" from the financial statements and adding or deducting: changes in non-cash working capital; non-recurring "other" income; transaction costs; and decommissioning costs. Adjusted Funds Flow per share is calculated as Adjusted Funds Flow divided by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding in the period. Because Adjusted Funds Flow and Adjusted Funds Flow per share are not impacted by fluctuations in non-cash working capital balances, we believe these measures are more indicative of performance than the GAAP measured "cash flow generated from operating activities". In addition, Journey excludes transaction costs from the definition of Adjusted Funds Flow, as these expenses are generally in respect of capital acquisition transactions. The Company considers Adjusted Funds Flow a key performance measure as it demonstrates the Company's ability to generate funds necessary to repay debt and to fund future growth through capital investment. Journey's determination of Adjusted Funds Flow may not be comparable to that reported by other companies. Journey also presents "Adjusted Funds Flow per basic share" where per share amounts are calculated using the weighted average shares outstanding consistent with the calculation of net income (loss) per share, which per share amount is calculated under IFRS and is more fully described in the notes to the audited, year-end consolidated financial statements. The reconciliation of GAAP measured cash flow from operations to the non-GAAP metric of Adjusted Funds Flow is as follows:
| Three months ended Sep. 30, | Nine months ended Sep. 30, | |||||
| 2024 | 2023 | % Change | 2024 | 2023 | % Change | |
| Cash flow provided by operating activities | 6,249 | 11,569 | (46) | 22,501 | 35,365 | (36) |
| Add (deduct): | ||||||
| Changes in non-cash working capital | 4,831 | 6,442 | (25) | 14,143 | 8,877 | 59 |
| Transaction costs | - | 22 | (100) | 189 | 24 | 688 |
| Decommissioning costs | 2,472 | 480 | 415 | 3,946 | 3,498 | 13 |
| Adjusted Funds Flow | 13,552 | 18,513 | (27) | 40,779 | 47,764 | (15) |
(2) "Netback(s)". The Company uses netbacks to help evaluate its performance, leverage, and liquidity; comparisons with peers; as well as to assess potential acquisitions. Management considers netbacks as a key performance measure as it demonstrates the Company's profitability relative to current commodity prices. Management also uses them in operational and capital allocation decisions. Journey uses netbacks to assess its own performance and performance in relation to its peers. These netbacks are operating, Funds Flow and net income (loss). "Operating netback" is calculated as the average sales price of the commodities sold (excluding financial hedging gains and losses), less royalties, transportation costs and operating expenses. There is no GAAP measure that is reasonably comparable to netbacks.
(3) "Net debt" is calculated by taking current assets and then subtracting accounts payable and accrued liabilities; the principal amount of term debt; other loans; and the principal amount of the contingent bank liability. Net debt is used to assess the capital efficiency, liquidity and general financial strength of the Company. In addition, net debt is used as a comparison tool to assess financial strength in relation to Journey's peers. The reconciliation of Net Debt is as follows:
| Sep 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2023 | % Change | Sep 30, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | % Change | |
| Term debt | 25,061 | 43,763 | (43) | 25,061 | 43,763 | (43) |
| Convertible debentures | 38,000 | - | - | 38,000 | - | - |
| Vendor-take-back debt | - | 25,000 | (100) | - | 17,000 | (100) |
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 31,894 | 42,751 | (25) | 31,894 | 47,214 | (32) |
| Other loans | 417 | 419 | - | 417 | 419 | - |
| Deduct: | ||||||
| Cash in bank | (14,016) | (14,065) | - | (14,016) | (17,715) | (21) |
| Accounts receivable | (20,699) | (32,275) | (36) | (20,699) | (24,734) | (16) |
| Prepaid expenses | (7,857) | (5,812) | 35 | (7,857) | (4,271) | 84 |
| Other receivable | (124) | - | - | (124) | - | - |
| Net debt | 52,676 | 59,781 | (12) | 52,676 | 61,676 | (15) |
(4) Journey uses "Capital Expenditures" to measure its capital investment level compared to the Company's annual budgeted capital expenditures for its organic capital program, excluding acquisitions or dispositions. The directly comparable GAAP measure to capital expenditures is cash used in investing activities. Journey then adjusts its capital expenditures for A&D activity to give a more complete analysis for its capital spending used for FD&A purposes. The capital spending for A&D proposes has been adjusted to reflect the non-cash component of the consideration paid (i.e. shares issued). The following table details the composition of capital expenditures and its reconciliation to cash flow used in investing activities:
| Three months ended Sep. 30, | Nine months ended Sep. 30, | |||||
| 2024 | 2023 | % Change | 2024 | 2023 | % Change | |
| Cash expenditures: | ||||||
| Land and lease rentals | 180 | 102 | 76 | 712 | 1,561 | (54) |
| Geological and geophysical | 20 | - | - | 136 | 278 | (51) |
| Drilling and completions | 1,757 | 2,283 | (23) | 9,456 | 4,468 | 112 |
| Well equipment and facilities | 2,579 | 1,494 | 73 | 8,148 | 4,677 | 74 |
| Power generation | 3,930 | 1,958 | 101 | 8,437 | 5,179 | 63 |
| Total capital expenditures | 8,466 | 5,837 | 45 | 26,889 | 16,163 | 66 |
| PP&E acquisitions | 23 | 1,770 | (99) | 23 | 13,309 | (100) |
| PP&E dispositions | (363) | (4,603) | (92) | (1,150) | (5,644) | (85) |
| Net capital expenditures | 8,126 | 3,004 | 171 | 25,762 | 23,828 | 8 |
| Other expenditures: | ||||||
| Administrative | - | - | - | 11 | - | - |
| ARO costs incurred (internal plus grants) | 2,472 | 480 | 415 | 3,946 | 3,665 | 8 |
| Total capital expenditures | 10,598 | 3,484 | 204 | 29,719 | 27,493 | 8 |
Measurements
All dollar figures included herein are presented in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted.
Where amounts are expressed in a barrel of oil equivalent ("boe"), or barrel of oil equivalent per day ("boe/d"), natural gas volumes have been converted to barrels of oil equivalent at nine (6) thousand cubic feet ("Mcf") to one (1) barrel. Use of the term boe may be misleading particularly if used in isolation. The boe conversion ratio of 6 Mcf to 1 barrel ("Bbl") of oil or natural gas liquids is based on an energy equivalency conversion methodology primarily applicable at the burner tip, and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead. This conversion conforms to the Canadian Securities Regulators' National Instrument 51-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities.
Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are used throughout these MD&A and have the ascribed meanings:
| AIMCo | Alberta Investment Management Corporation |
| API | American Petroleum Institute |
| bbl | Barrel |
| bbls | Barrels |
| boe | barrels of oil equivalent (see conversion statement) |
| boe/d | barrels of oil equivalent per day |
| gj | Gigajoules |
| GAAP | Generally Accepted Accounting Principles |
| IFRS | International Financial Reporting Standards |
| Mbbls | thousand barrels |
| Mboe | thousand boe |
| Mcf | thousand cubic feet |
| Mmcf | million cubic feet |
| Mmcf/d | million cubic feet per day |
| MSW | Mixed sweet Alberta benchmark oil price at Edmonton Alberta |
| MW | One million watts of power |
| NGL's | natural gas liquids (ethane, propane, butane and condensate) |
| VTB | Vendor-take-back term debt issued by Journey to Enerplus Corporation as partial payment of the purchase price for the asset acquisition on October 31, 2022 |
| WCS | Western Canada Select benchmark oil price. This crude oil is heavy/sour with API gravity of 19-22 degrees and sulphur content of 1.8 |
| WTI | West Texas Intermediate benchmark Oil price. This crude oil is light/sweet with API gravity of 39.6 degrees and sulfur content of |
All volumes in this press release refer to the sales volumes of crude oil, natural gas and associated by-products measured at the point of sale to third-party purchasers. For natural gas, this occurs after the removal of natural gas liquids.
No securities regulatory authority has either approved or disapproved of the contents of this press release.
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