Tellurian Reports First Quarter 2021 Results

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Tellurian (NASDAQ: TELL) focuses on building its integrated global natural gas business while reducing debt. Following a $17 million voluntary debt repayment in April 2021, the company eliminated all borrowing obligations. As of March 31, 2021, Tellurian produced 3.3 Bcf of natural gas and reported $8.7 million in revenue, ending the quarter with $58.7 million in cash. Despite a net loss of $27 million for the quarter, CEO Octávio Simões expressed optimism about expanding their drilling program in the Haynesville Shale.

Positive

• Voluntary $17 million debt repayment eliminates borrowing obligations.
• CEO highlights increased interest in LNG product offerings.
• Plans to expand drilling program in 2021.

Negative

• Net loss of $27 million for Q1 2021, or $0.08 per share.
• Natural gas production decreased from 3.9 Bcf in the previous quarter.

Tellurian Inc. (Tellurian) (NASDAQ: TELL) continues to build its integrated global natural gas business, focusing on debt reduction during the first quarter of 2021. Subsequent to the quarter end, Tellurian made a voluntary $17 million debt repayment on April 23, 2021, and has now paid off all borrowing obligations.

President and CEO Octávio Simões said, “Tellurian now has a much stronger balance sheet and global customers continue to be very interested in our integrated, market-based liquefied natural gas (LNG) product offering as they build their portfolios with flexible, reliable and cleaner energy sources. Additionally, we are looking forward to expanding our drilling program in 2021, having recently spud a new well in the prolific Haynesville Shale, that we expect to provide valuable revenue.”

Operating activities

Tellurian produced 3.3 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of natural gas for the quarter ending March 31, 2021 as compared to 3.9 Bcf for the previous quarter. Tellurian’s upstream assets include 9,704 net acres and interests in 72 producing wells as of March 31, 2021.

Financial results

Tellurian ended its first quarter of 2021 with approximately $58.7 million of cash and cash equivalents and approximately $17.0 million in short-term borrowings (which was repaid in April 2021), and generated approximately $8.7 million in revenues from natural gas sales. Tellurian has a strong balance sheet consisting of approximately $270.3 million in total assets. Tellurian reported a net loss of approximately $27 million, or $0.08 per share (basic and diluted), for the three months ended March 31, 2021.

About Tellurian Inc.

Tellurian intends to create value for shareholders by building a low-cost, global natural gas business, profitably delivering natural gas to customers worldwide. Tellurian is developing a portfolio of natural gas production, LNG marketing and trading, and infrastructure that includes an ~ 27.6 mtpa LNG export facility and an associated pipeline. Tellurian is based in Houston, Texas, and its common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “TELL”.

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CAUTIONARY INFORMATION ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws. The words “anticipate,” “assume,” “believe,” “budget,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “initial,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “project,” “proposed,” “should,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements herein relate to, among other things, the capacity, timing, and other aspects of the Driftwood project, interest in Driftwood from potential customers and future drilling activities and potential revenues. These statements involve a number of known and unknown risks, which may cause actual results to differ materially from expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. These risks include the matters discussed in Item 1A of Part I of the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Tellurian for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 filed by Tellurian with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) on February 24, 2021, and other Tellurian filings with the SEC, all of which are incorporated by reference herein. The forward-looking statements in this press release speak as of the date of this release. Although Tellurian may from time to time voluntarily update its prior forward-looking statements, it disclaims any commitment to do so except as required by securities laws.

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FAQ

What is Tellurian's stock symbol?

Tellurian's stock symbol is TELL.

What were Tellurian's revenues for Q1 2021?

Tellurian generated approximately $8.7 million in revenues from natural gas sales for Q1 2021.

Did Tellurian reduce its debt in 2021?

Yes, Tellurian made a voluntary $17 million debt repayment in April 2021, eliminating all borrowing obligations.

What was Tellurian's net loss for Q1 2021?

Tellurian reported a net loss of approximately $27 million, or $0.08 per share, for the three months ended March 31, 2021.