U.S. Energy Corp. Reports Financial and Operating Results for Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2024
U.S. Energy Corp (NASDAQ: USEG) reported its financial results for Q4 and full-year 2024. Key highlights include:
For full-year 2024:
- Revenue totaled $20.6M ($18.2M from oil sales, $2.5M from gas/liquids)
- Average daily production of 1,136 Boe/d
- Generated Adjusted EBITDA of $3.6M
- Ended year with $7.7M cash, zero debt, $27.7M total liquidity
- Completed $13.5M divestment of non-core assets
In Q4 2024:
- Revenue was $4.2M
- Average daily production of 971 Boe/d
- Generated Adjusted EBITDA of $0.4M
The company reported a net loss of $25.8M for 2024, primarily due to $11.9M impairment of oil/gas properties and $5.0M loss on asset sales. In January 2025, completed public offering raising net proceeds of $12.1M.
U.S. Energy Corp (NASDAQ: USEG) ha riportato i risultati finanziari per il quarto trimestre e l'intero anno 2024. I punti salienti includono:
Per l'intero anno 2024:
- Il fatturato ha raggiunto $20,6 milioni (di cui $18,2 milioni dalle vendite di petrolio, $2,5 milioni da gas/liquidi)
- Produzione media giornaliera di 1.136 Boe/giorno
- Generato un EBITDA rettificato di $3,6 milioni
- Chiusura dell'anno con $7,7 milioni in cassa, zero debito, $27,7 milioni di liquidità totale
- Completata la dismissione di asset non core per $13,5 milioni
Nel quarto trimestre del 2024:
- Il fatturato è stato di $4,2 milioni
- Produzione media giornaliera di 971 Boe/giorno
- Generato un EBITDA rettificato di $0,4 milioni
L'azienda ha riportato una perdita netta di $25,8 milioni per il 2024, principalmente a causa di un'ammortizzazione di $11,9 milioni delle proprietà petrolifere/gasistiche e una perdita di $5,0 milioni dalle vendite di asset. A gennaio 2025, ha completato un'offerta pubblica raccogliendo proventi netti di $12,1 milioni.
U.S. Energy Corp (NASDAQ: USEG) informó sus resultados financieros para el cuarto trimestre y el año completo 2024. Los aspectos destacados incluyen:
Para el año completo 2024:
- Los ingresos totalizaron $20.6 millones ($18.2 millones de ventas de petróleo, $2.5 millones de gas/líquidos)
- Producción promedio diaria de 1,136 Boe/día
- Generó un EBITDA ajustado de $3.6 millones
- Terminó el año con $7.7 millones en efectivo, sin deudas, $27.7 millones de liquidez total
- Completó la desinversión de activos no esenciales por $13.5 millones
En el cuarto trimestre de 2024:
- Los ingresos fueron de $4.2 millones
- Producción promedio diaria de 971 Boe/día
- Generó un EBITDA ajustado de $0.4 millones
La empresa reportó una pérdida neta de $25.8 millones para 2024, principalmente debido a una disminución de valor de $11.9 millones de propiedades de petróleo/gas y una pérdida de $5.0 millones en ventas de activos. En enero de 2025, completó una oferta pública que recaudó ingresos netos de $12.1 millones.
U.S. Energy Corp (NASDAQ: USEG)는 2024년 4분기 및 연간 재무 결과를 보고했습니다. 주요 내용은 다음과 같습니다:
2024년 전체:
- 수익은 $20.6M(유가 판매로 $18.2M, 가스/액체로 $2.5M)으로 집계됨
- 일일 평균 생산량은 1,136 Boe/d
- 조정된 EBITDA는 $3.6M 생성
- 연말에 $7.7M의 현금, 무부채, 총 유동성 $27.7M로 마감
- 비핵심 자산의 $13.5M 매각 완료
2024년 4분기:
- 수익은 $4.2M
- 일일 평균 생산량은 971 Boe/d
- 조정된 EBITDA는 $0.4M 생성
회사는 2024년 동안 $25.8M의 순손실을 기록했으며, 이는 주로 $11.9M의 석유/가스 자산 손상과 $5.0M의 자산 판매 손실 때문입니다. 2025년 1월에는 순수익 $12.1M을 모금하는 공개 제안을 완료했습니다.
U.S. Energy Corp (NASDAQ: USEG) a annoncé ses résultats financiers pour le quatrième trimestre et l'année complète 2024. Les faits marquants incluent :
Pour l'année complète 2024:
- Le chiffre d'affaires total a atteint 20,6 millions de dollars (18,2 millions de dollars provenant des ventes de pétrole, 2,5 millions de dollars provenant du gaz/liquides)
- Production quotidienne moyenne de 1 136 Boe/jour
- Généré un EBITDA ajusté de 3,6 millions de dollars
- Clôturé l'année avec 7,7 millions de dollars en liquidités, aucune dette, 27,7 millions de dollars de liquidités totales
- Finalisé la cession d'actifs non essentiels pour 13,5 millions de dollars
Au quatrième trimestre 2024:
- Le chiffre d'affaires était de 4,2 millions de dollars
- Production quotidienne moyenne de 971 Boe/jour
- Généré un EBITDA ajusté de 0,4 million de dollars
L'entreprise a déclaré une perte nette de 25,8 millions de dollars pour 2024, principalement en raison d'une dépréciation de 11,9 millions de dollars des propriétés pétrolières/gazières et d'une perte de 5,0 millions de dollars sur la vente d'actifs. En janvier 2025, elle a complété une offre publique levant des produits nets de 12,1 millions de dollars.
U.S. Energy Corp (NASDAQ: USEG) hat seine finanziellen Ergebnisse für das 4. Quartal und das gesamte Jahr 2024 bekannt gegeben. Die wichtigsten Punkte sind:
Für das gesamte Jahr 2024:
- Der Umsatz betrug $20,6 Millionen ($18,2 Millionen aus Ölexporten, $2,5 Millionen aus Gas/Flüssigkeiten)
- Durchschnittliche tägliche Produktion von 1.136 Boe/Tag
- Generierte ein bereinigtes EBITDA von $3,6 Millionen
- Das Jahr mit $7,7 Millionen Bargeld, null Schulden und $27,7 Millionen GesamtlLiquidität abgeschlossen
- Abschluss der Veräußerung von Nicht-Kernvermögen in Höhe von $13,5 Millionen
Im 4. Quartal 2024:
- Der Umsatz betrug $4,2 Millionen
- Durchschnittliche tägliche Produktion von 971 Boe/Tag
- Generierte ein bereinigtes EBITDA von $0,4 Millionen
Das Unternehmen meldete für 2024 einen Nettoverlust von $25,8 Millionen, hauptsächlich aufgrund einer Wertminderung von $11,9 Millionen bei Öl-/Gas-Eigentum und einem Verlust von $5,0 Millionen aus dem Verkauf von Vermögenswerten. Im Januar 2025 wurde eine öffentliche Angebot abgeschlossen, das Nettomittel in Höhe von $12,1 Millionen einbrachte.
- Zero debt with strong liquidity position of $27.7M
- Generated $13.5M from non-core asset sales
- 27% decrease in lease operating expenses to $11.2M
- Successful completion of $12.1M equity offering in January 2025
- Active share repurchase program buying back 4.9% of outstanding shares
- Net loss of $25.8M in 2024
- 36% decrease in total revenue year-over-year
- 38% decline in reserve volumes
- $11.9M impairment of oil and gas properties
- Production declined to 1,136 Boe/d from 1,711 Boe/d in 2023
Insights
U.S. Energy's 2024 results showcase a strategic transition phase with mixed financial performance. The $20.6 million in revenue represents a 36% decrease from 2023, driven by both asset divestments and lower commodity prices. The company reported a substantial net loss of $25.8 million (
However, several positive indicators suggest a deliberate strategic pivot: The company has eliminated all debt, ended the year with $7.7 million in cash, and maintains $27.7 million in total liquidity. The $13.5 million generated from non-core asset sales is being strategically redeployed toward their Montana industrial gas project, which represents a significant strategic shift.
Cost discipline is evident through a 27% reduction in lease operating expenses and a 25% decrease in cash G&A expenses year-over-year. The company's $3.6 million in Adjusted EBITDA for 2024, while modest, provides some operational cash flow during this transition.
The company has also strengthened its financial position through a $12.1 million equity offering in January 2025 and continues an active share repurchase program, having bought back approximately 4.9% of outstanding shares. This balanced capital allocation approach of investing in growth while returning capital to shareholders appears prudent given their transition strategy.
The significant reduction in proved reserves to just 2.0 MBoe with a PV-10 value of $29.1 million reflects both asset sales and lower commodity price assumptions. This represents a material decrease that investors should monitor carefully.
U.S. Energy's strategic repositioning from traditional oil and gas toward industrial gas development represents a significant business model evolution. The company is actively reducing its conventional energy footprint, evidenced by the decline in daily production to 1,136 Boe/d in 2024 from 1,711 Boe/d in 2023, a
The Montana industrial gas project appears to be the cornerstone of their new strategy, with the company acquiring over 160,000 acres across two acquisitions in 2024 and early 2025. Their $3.9 million in industrial gas capital expenditures signals serious commitment to this pivot, with accelerating investment evidenced by the
The company's carefully sequenced 2025 development timeline for the industrial gas assets includes well completions, new drilling, injection well permitting, and carbon sequestration initiatives. This measured approach allows for staged capital deployment while maintaining financial flexibility.
Particularly noteworthy is the company's explicit move into carbon sequestration, with plans to submit their Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification report in Q2 2025. This positions U.S. Energy to potentially benefit from carbon capture incentives while diversifying away from direct commodity price exposure.
The planned construction of an industrial gas processing plant, with final investment decision expected in Q2 2025, represents the infrastructure component needed to monetize their gas resources. The company's emphasis on being "a first mover in the rapidly growing industrial gas complex" suggests they're positioning for what they perceive as an emerging opportunity separate from traditional oil and gas markets.
HOUSTON, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: USEG, “U.S. Energy” or the “Company”), a growth-focused energy company engaged in operating a portfolio of high-quality producing assets, today reported financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024.
FULL YEAR 2024 HIGHLIGHTS
- Continued the divestment of legacy non-core assets during 2024, generating
$13.5 million in net sales proceeds used for development of the Company's industrial gas project in Montana, debt repayment, and accelerated shareholder returns program. - Total daily production in 2024 averaged 1,136 Boe/d; oil production averaged 702 Bbl/d.
- Revenue totaled
$20.6 million with oil sales of$18.2 million and natural gas and liquids sales of$2.5 million . - Lease operating expense of
$11.2 million , or$26.83 per Boe, a27% decrease in total expenditure from 2023. - Industrial gas capital expenditures of
$3.9 million . - Oil and gas related capital expenditures of
$1.4 million compared to$3.4 million in 2023. - Generated Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, of
$3.6 million for 2024. - Ended the year with
$7.7 million of cash, no debt outstanding, and total liquidity of$27.7 million . - Subsequent to year end, successfully completed an underwritten public equity offering, with net proceeds to the Company of approximately
$12.1 million . - Continued our
$5.0 million share repurchase program, repurchasing 0.6 million shares during 2024, and when combined with YTD 2025 activity, a total program repurchase of 1.67 million shares or approximately4.9% of total shares outstanding.
FOURTH QUARTER 2024 HIGHLIGHTS
- Continued the divestment of legacy non-core assets in the fourth quarter, generating
$7.7 million of sales proceeds used for the Company's industrial gas project development in Montana and accelerated shareholder returns program. - Total daily production averaged 971 Boe/d; oil production averaged 595 Bbl/d.
- Revenue totaled
$4.2 million with oil sales of$3.6 million and natural gas and liquids sales of$0.6 million . - Lease operating expense of
$1.8 million , or$20.58 per Boe, a40% and29% decrease, respectively, from the third quarter 2024. - Industrial gas property capital expenditures of
$2.4 million , an increase of48% when compared to the$1.6 million spent in the third quarter 2024. - Oil and gas related capital expenditures of
$0.2 million , a decrease of50% as compared to the$0.5 million spent in the third quarter 2024. - Generated Adjusted EBITDA of
$0.4 million for the fourth quarter 2024.
MANAGEMENT COMMENTS
"2024 was a defining year for U.S. Energy as we began the development of our newly acquired industrial gas focused assets," said Ryan Smith, Chief Executive Officer of U.S. Energy Corp. "Through disciplined execution, we strengthened our financial position, eliminated all outstanding debt, optimized our legacy asset portfolio, and made significant strides in advancing our Montana-based industrial gas project by acquiring over 160,000 acres in 2024 and early-2025 across two separate acquisitions. Our most recent acquisition of 24,000 additional net acres in early-2025 further solidifies our position as an emerging leader in the industrial gas development space. Looking ahead, we are focused on scaling our operations, executing new drilling and workover programs, finalizing our gas processing infrastructure, advancing our carbon sequestration initiatives, and leveraging our growing asset base to drive sustainable growth. With a strong balance sheet, zero debt, and a clear strategic roadmap, we are confident in our ability to generate long-term shareholder value while positioning U.S. Energy as a first mover in the rapidly growing industrial gas complex."
MONTANA PROJECT TIMELINE
The Company has an active development program planned during the first half of 2025 as it continues the development of its industrial gas assets on the Kevin Dome in Montana. We have chosen to begin our initial 2025 development activities in April to avoid the inclement winter weather seen in Montana throughout 1q2025. U.S. Energy’s initial 2025 development activities consist of the following:
- Completion and workover of two existing industrial gas wells (April 2025).
- Drill and complete two new industrial gas wells (June 2025).
- Permit one industrial gas well for Class II injection.
- Begin the drafting and ultimate submission of the Company’s Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification report (“MRV”), formally launching the Company’s carbon sequestration business (2q2025).
- Final investment decision around design capacity and execution of contract for the Company’s industrial gas processing plant (2q2025).
All forecasted activity is expected to be funded from cash on hand and existing cash flow from operations. U.S. Energy expects to provide further updates on the Company’s development progress throughout the second and third fiscal quarters of 2025.
JANUARY 2025 EQUITY CAPITAL RAISE
On January 27th, 2025, the Company closed its underwritten public offering of 4.9 million shares at a public offering price of
SHAREHOLDER RETURNS PROGRAM UPDATE
Since the beginning of the Company’s share repurchase program in May 2023 through February 2025, U.S. Energy has repurchased greater than 1.0 million shares of common stock at an average price of
On January 29, 2025, the Company's Board of Directors authorized and approved an extension of the ongoing share repurchase program for up to
FULL YEAR 2024 PRODUCTION AND PRICING UPDATE
For the full year 2024, the Company produced 415,887 Boe, or an average of 1,136 Boe/d, as compared to 624,420 Boe, or an average of 1,711 Boe/d during the prior year, 2023.
Change | ||||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | Percent | ||||||||||
Production quantities: | ||||||||||||
Oil (Bbls) | 256,166 | 391,645 | -35 | % | ||||||||
Gas (Mcfe) | 958,325 | 1,396,650 | -31 | % | ||||||||
BOE | 415,887 | 624,420 | -33 | % | ||||||||
BOE per day | 1,136 | 1,711 | -34 | % | ||||||||
Average sales prices: | ||||||||||||
Oil (Bbls) | $ | 70.91 | $ | 72.39 | -2 | % | ||||||
Gas (Mcfe) | $ | 2.56 | $ | 2.84 | -10 | % | ||||||
BOE | $ | 49.58 | $ | 51.75 | -4 | % | ||||||
FULL YEAR 2024 FINANCIAL AND OPERATING SUMMARY
For the full year 2024, revenue totaled
Lease operating expense, inclusive of workover expense, totaled
Cash general and administrative expense totaled
U.S. Energy generated Adjusted EBITDA of
FOURTH QUARTER PRODUCTION AND PRICING UPDATE
For the fourth quarter 2024, the Company produced 89,298 Boe, or an average of 971 Boe/d, as compared to 105,699 Boe, or an average of 1,149 Boe/d during the third quarter 2024.
Change | ||||||||||||
4Q 2024 | 3Q 2024 | Percent | ||||||||||
Production quantities: | ||||||||||||
Oil (Bbls) | 54,750 | 61,185 | -11 | % | ||||||||
Gas (Mcfe) | 207,289 | 267,089 | -22 | % | ||||||||
BOE | 89,298 | 105,699 | -16 | % | ||||||||
BOE per day | 971 | 1,149 | -16 | % | ||||||||
Average sales prices: | ||||||||||||
Oil (Bbls) | $ | 65.58 | $ | 71.50 | -8 | % | ||||||
Gas (Mcfe) | $ | 3.06 | $ | 2.18 | 41 | % | ||||||
BOE | $ | 47.32 | $ | 46.89 | 1 | % | ||||||
FOURTH QUARTER FINANCIAL AND OPERATING SUMMARY
Revenue totaled
Fourth quarter lease operating expense totaled
Cash general and administrative expense totaled
For the fourth quarter of 2024, U.S. Energy generated Adjusted EBITDA of
RESERVES SUMMARY
The Company's year end 2024 SEC proved reserves, as prepared by an independent third-party reserve engineer, were 2.0 MBoe.
The SEC twelve-month first day of month average used for year end 2024 was
The present value of the Company's reported SEC proved reserves, discounted at
CONFERENCE CALL DETAILS
A conference call will be held Wednesday, March 13, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. ET to review the Company’s financial results, discuss recent events and conduct a question-and-answer session. Investors and participants can listen to the call by dialing 1-877-407-3982 (U.S.) or 1-201-493-6780 (International). To listen to a replay of the teleconference, which will be available through March 27, 2025, call by dialing 844-512-2921 (U.S.) or 412-317-6671 (International) and using access ID 13752067.
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 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.
INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT
Mason McGuire
IR@usnrg.com
(303) 993-3200
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; economic uncertainty relating to increased inflation and global conflicts; the lack of capital available on acceptable terms to finance the Company’s continued growth; the review and evaluation of potential strategic transactions and their impact on stockholder value; the process by which the Company engages in evaluation of strategic transactions; the outcome of potential future strategic transactions and the terms thereof; 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, 2024. 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.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
U.S. ENERGY CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except share and per share amounts) | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash and equivalents | $ | 7,723 | $ | 3,351 | ||||
Oil and natural gas sales receivables | 1,298 | 2,336 | ||||||
Marketable equity securities | 131 | 164 | ||||||
Commodity derivative asset | - | 1,844 | ||||||
Other current assets | 572 | 527 | ||||||
Real estate assets held for sale, net of selling costs | - | 150 | ||||||
Total current assets | 9,724 | 8,372 | ||||||
Oil and natural gas properties under full cost method: | ||||||||
Evaluated properties | 142,029 | 176,679 | ||||||
Less accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization | (112,958 | ) | (106,504 | ) | ||||
Net oil and natural gas properties | 29,071 | 70,175 | ||||||
Unproved industrial gas properties, not subject to amortization | 9,384 | - | ||||||
Other assets: | ||||||||
Property and equipment, net | 660 | 899 | ||||||
Right of use asset | 528 | 693 | ||||||
Other assets | 300 | 305 | ||||||
Total other assets | 1,488 | 1,897 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 49,667 | $ | 80,444 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | 5,466 | $ | 4,064 | ||||
Accrued compensation and benefits | 850 | 702 | ||||||
Revenue and royalties payable | 4,836 | 4,857 | ||||||
Asset retirement obligations | 1,000 | 1,273 | ||||||
Current lease obligation | 196 | 182 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 12,348 | 11,078 | ||||||
Noncurrent liabilities: | ||||||||
Credit facility | - | 5,000 | ||||||
Asset retirement obligations | 13,083 | 17,217 | ||||||
Long-term lease obligation | 415 | 611 | ||||||
Deferred tax liability | - | 16 | ||||||
Total noncurrent liabilities | 13,498 | 22,844 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 25,846 | 33,922 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9) | ||||||||
Shareholders’ equity: | ||||||||
Common stock, | 279 | 253 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 221,460 | 218,403 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (197,918 | ) | (172,134 | ) | ||||
Total shareholders’ equity | 23,821 | 46,522 | ||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | 49,667 | $ | 80,444 | ||||
U.S. ENERGY CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023 (In thousands, except share and per share amounts) | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Revenue: | ||||||||
Oil | $ | 18,165 | $ | 28,352 | ||||
Natural gas and liquids | 2,454 | 3,964 | ||||||
Total revenue | 20,619 | 32,316 | ||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||
Lease operating expenses | 11,160 | 15,254 | ||||||
Gathering, transportation, and treating | 205 | 557 | ||||||
Production taxes | 1,276 | 2,107 | ||||||
Depreciation, depletion, accretion, and amortization | 8,254 | 11,235 | ||||||
Impairment of oil and natural gas properties | 11,918 | 26,680 | ||||||
Acquisition transaction costs | 369 | - | ||||||
General and administrative expenses | 8,197 | 11,523 | ||||||
Loss on sale of assets | 4,978 | - | ||||||
Total operating expenses | 46,357 | 67,356 | ||||||
Operating loss | (25,738 | ) | (35,040 | ) | ||||
Other income (expense): | ||||||||
Commodity derivative gain, net | 537 | 2,882 | ||||||
Interest expense, net | (530 | ) | (1,114 | ) | ||||
Other income (expense), net | (33 | ) | 25 | |||||
Total other income (expense) | (26 | ) | 1,793 | |||||
Net loss before income taxes | $ | (25,764 | ) | $ | (33,247 | ) | ||
Income tax (expense) benefit | (20 | ) | 891 | |||||
Net loss | $ | (25,784 | ) | $ | (32,356 | ) | ||
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding | 26,720,295 | 25,322,382 | ||||||
Basic and diluted loss per share | $ | (0.96 | ) | $ | (1.28 | ) | ||
U.S. ENERGY CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023 (in thousands) | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
Net loss | $ | (25,784 | ) | $ | (32,356 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | ||||||||
Depreciation, depletion, accretion, and amortization | 8,254 | 11,235 | ||||||
Impairment of oil and natural gas properties | 11,918 | 26,680 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | (16 | ) | (882 | ) | ||||
Total commodity derivatives (gains) losses, net | (537 | ) | (2,882 | ) | ||||
Commodity derivative settlements received (paid) | 2,381 | (656 | ) | |||||
(Gains) losses on marketable equity securities | 33 | (57 | ) | |||||
Loss on sale of assets | 4,978 | 25 | ||||||
Amortization of debt issuance costs | 49 | 49 | ||||||
Stock-based compensation | 1,268 | 2,293 | ||||||
Right of use asset amortization | 165 | 175 | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Oil and natural gas sales receivable | 1,038 | 851 | ||||||
Other assets | (89 | ) | 687 | |||||
Accounts payable accrued liabilities | 1,358 | (60 | ) | |||||
Accrued compensation and benefits | 148 | (410 | ) | |||||
Revenue and royalties payable | (21 | ) | 1,184 | |||||
Payments on operating lease liability | (182 | ) | (189 | ) | ||||
Settlements of asset retirement obligations | (374 | ) | (215 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 4,587 | 5,472 | ||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
Acquisition of industrial gas properties | (2,578 | ) | - | |||||
Industrial gas properties capital expenditures | (3,908 | ) | - | |||||
Oil and natural gas capital expenditures | (1,415 | ) | (3,379 | ) | ||||
Property and equipment expenditures | (11 | ) | (488 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from sale of oil and natural gas properties, net | 13,541 | 6,693 | ||||||
Proceeds from sale of real estate assets | 139 | - | ||||||
Net cash provided by investing activities: | 5,768 | 2,826 | ||||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
Borrowings on credit facility | 2,000 | 500 | ||||||
Payments on credit facility | (7,000 | ) | (7,500 | ) | ||||
Payments on insurance premium finance note | (62 | ) | (647 | ) | ||||
Shares withheld to settle tax withholding obligations for restricted stock awards | (133 | ) | (151 | ) | ||||
Dividends paid | - | (1,192 | ) | |||||
Repurchases of common stock | (788 | ) | (368 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in financing activities | (5,983 | ) | (9,358 | ) | ||||
Net (decrease) increase in cash and equivalents | 4,372 | (1,060 | ) | |||||
Cash and equivalents, beginning of year | 3,351 | 4,411 | ||||||
Cash and equivalents, end of year | $ | 7,723 | $ | 3,351 | ||||
ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATION
In addition to our results calculated under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”), in this earnings release we also present Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA is a “non-GAAP financial measure” presented as supplemental measures of the Company’s performance. It is not presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP. The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss), plus net interest expense, net unrealized loss (gain) on change in fair value of derivatives, income tax (benefit) expense, deferred income taxes, depreciation, depletion, accretion and amortization, one-time costs associated with completed transactions and the associated assumed derivative contracts, non-cash share-based compensation, transaction related expenses, transaction related acquired realized derivative loss (gain), and loss (gain) on marketable securities. Company management believes this presentation is relevant and useful because it helps investors understand U.S. Energy’s operating performance and makes it easier to compare its results with those of other companies that have different financing, capital and tax structures. Adjusted EBITDA is presented because we believe it provides additional useful information to investors due to the various noncash items during the period. Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our operating results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are: Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect cash expenditures, or future requirements for capital expenditures, or contractual commitments; Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, working capital needs; Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect the significant interest expense, or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments, on debt or cash income tax payments; although depreciation and amortization are noncash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements; and other companies in this industry may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently than the Company does, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.
The Company’s presentation of this measure should not be construed as an inference that future results will be unaffected by unusual or nonrecurring items. We compensate for these limitations by providing a reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to the most comparable GAAP measure, below. We encourage investors and others to review our business, results of operations, and financial information in their entirety, not to rely on any single financial measure, and to view this non-GAAP measure in conjunction with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.
In thousands | Year Ended December 31, | |||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation | ||||||||
Net Loss | $ | (25,784 | ) | $ | (32,356 | ) | ||
Depreciation, depletion, accretion and amortization | 8,419 | 11,410 | ||||||
Unrealized loss (gain) on commodity derivatives | 1,844 | (3,538 | ) | |||||
Interest Expense, net | 530 | 1,101 | ||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 20 | (1,191 | ) | |||||
Non-cash stock based compensation | 1,268 | 2,293 | ||||||
Transaction related expenses | 369 | - | ||||||
Transaction related acquired realized derivative losses | - | 492 | ||||||
Loss (gain) on marketable securities | 23 | (57 | ) | |||||
Loss on real estate held for sale | 11 | 50 | ||||||
Impairment of oil and natural gas properties | 11,918 | 26,680 | ||||||
Loss on sale of assets | 4,978 | - | ||||||
Total Adjustments | 29,380 | 37,240 | ||||||
Total Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 3,596 | $ | 4,884 | ||||
