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U.S. Energy Corp. Completes Acquisition of East Texas Bolt-On

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U.S. Energy Corp. (NASDAQCM: USEG) has completed the acquisition of operated oil and gas properties in Texas for $11.875 million. This acquisition is expected to enhance the company's production base and free cash flow profile. CEO Ryan Smith emphasized that it diversifies their commodity mix, allowing better capital allocation to high-return projects. U.S. Energy remains focused on disciplined capital management and maintaining shareholder returns through internally generated cash flow.

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  • Acquisition of oil and gas properties expected to enhance production base.
  • Diversifies commodity mix, optimizing capital allocation.
  • Focus on maintaining shareholder returns through free cash flow.
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  • Risks associated with asset integration and realization of expected benefits.
  • Potential financial strain from acquisition-related costs.

HOUSTON, July 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Energy Corp. (NASDAQCM: USEG) (“U.S. Energy” or the “Company”) today announced that the Company has completed its previously announced acquisition of operated oil and gas producing properties in Anderson and Henderson Counties, TX for a total cash consideration of $11.875 million, less purchase price adjustments.

Ryan Smith, U.S. Energy’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “The successful closing of this highly accretive acquisition continues to build U.S. Energy’s production base, realizable upside inventory, and free cash flow profile. This acquisition further diversifies our commodity mix and when combined with our existing balanced portfolio, allows us the optionality to allocate capital to the Company’s highest rate of return projects. As we move into the second half of 2022, we remain focused on disciplined capital allocation across our asset base, the preservation of our strong balance sheet, and maintaining our shareholder returns program through internally generated free cash flow.”

About U.S. Energy Corp.

We are a growth company focused on consolidating high-quality producing assets in the United States with the potential to optimize production and generate free cash flow through low-risk development while maintaining an attractive shareholder returns program. We are committed to ESG stewardship and being a leader in reducing our carbon footprint in the areas in which we operate. More information about U.S. Energy Corp. can be found at www.usnrg.com .

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain of the matters discussed in this communication which are not statements of historical fact constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Words such as “strategy,” “expects,” “continues,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “would,” “will,” “estimates,” “intends,” “projects,” “goals,” “targets” and other words of similar meaning are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying these statements.

Important factors that may cause actual results and outcomes to differ materially from those contained in such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, risks associated with the integration of the recently acquired assets; the Company’s ability to recognize the expected benefits of the acquisitions and the risk that the expected benefits and synergies of the acquisition may not be fully achieved in a timely manner, or at all; the amount of the costs, fees, expenses and charges related to the acquisitions; the Company’s ability to comply with the terms of its senior credit facilities; the ability of the Company to retain and hire key personnel; the business, economic and political conditions in the markets in which the Company operates; fluctuations in oil and natural gas prices, uncertainties inherent in estimating quantities of oil and natural gas reserves and projecting future rates of production and timing of development activities; competition; operating risks; acquisition risks; liquidity and capital requirements; the effects of governmental regulation; adverse changes in the market for the Company’s oil and natural gas production; dependence upon third-party vendors; risks associated with COVID-19, the global efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19, potential downturns in the U.S. and global economies due to COVID-19 and the efforts to stop the spread of the virus, and COVID-19 in general; economic uncertainty relating to increased inflation and global conflicts; the lack of capital available on acceptable terms to finance the Company’s continued growth; and other risk factors included from time to time in documents U.S. Energy files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, its Form 10-Ks, Form 10-Qs and Form 8-Ks. Other important factors that may cause actual results and outcomes to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements included in this communication are described in the Company’s publicly filed reports, including, but not limited to, the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. These reports and filings are available at www.sec.gov.

The Company cautions that the foregoing list of important factors is not complete. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or any person acting on behalf of any Sale Agreement Parties are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements referenced above. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on U.S. Energy’s future results. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date hereof. U.S. Energy cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Finally, U.S. Energy undertakes no obligation to update these statements after the date of this release, except as required by law, and takes no obligation to update or correct information prepared by third parties that are not paid for by U.S. Energy. If we update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements.


FAQ

What was the acquisition value of U.S. Energy Corp.'s recent deal?

U.S. Energy Corp. acquired operated oil and gas properties for $11.875 million.

What impact does the acquisition have on U.S. Energy Corp.'s production?

The acquisition is expected to enhance U.S. Energy Corp.'s production base and free cash flow profile.

What are the strategic benefits of the acquisition for USEG?

It diversifies the commodity mix and allows better allocation of capital to high-return projects.

Are there any risks associated with the acquisition for USEG?

Yes, including integration risks and potential financial strain from acquisition-related costs.

How does U.S. Energy plan to manage shareholder returns post-acquisition?

The company aims to maintain shareholder returns through disciplined capital allocation and internally generated cash flow.

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