Scale and Production Growth from Juniper Merger
Merger closed Oct 31, 2025 expanded scale: Q4 combined production averaged over 5,300 BOE/day (483,159 BOE in the quarter). Company increased from ~1,500 BOE/day pre-transaction to a combined platform producing in the mid-thousands.
Large Proved Reserves and Development Inventory
Proved reserves nearly doubled to 32.1 million BOE (management cites ~ $27 per share post 1-for-20 reverse split). Company holds >310,000 net acres across DJ, Powder River and Permian and >1,000 identified drilling locations across multiple formations.
Strong Adjusted EBITDA Growth
Q4 adjusted EBITDA of $15.4 million; adjusted EBITDA grew 203% year-over-year despite commodity headwinds, demonstrating immediate cash-flow contribution from the acquired assets.
Material Cost Optimization Opportunity
Identified $10M–$13M of capital projects (pump conversions, compression optimization, recompletions) expected to reduce LOE by up to $1M/month (~$10M–$12M annual savings). Management also referenced potential ~$13M–$15M of annualized EBITDA uplift as optimization/phasing completes into late 2026–2027.
Clear 2026 Financial Guidance and Capital Plan
2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance $60M–$70M (assumes $65/bo and $3.50/Mcf). Known 2026 capital expenditures $16M–$20M (approx. $6M–$7M DJ drilling/completions including ~$3M carryover; $10M–$13M optimization projects).
Liquidity and Leverage Targets
Credit facility drawn $98M as of Feb 5, 2026 (borrowing base $120M under a $250M commitment) with ~ $25M total liquidity remaining. At $65 oil management projects year-end net debt/EBITDA ~1.2–1.3x and stated goal to maintain leverage ≤1.5x.
Operational Progress — Wells Online
In 2025 the company participated in 32 DJ Basin wells (31 came online late 2025) and drilled/completed 4 operated Permian wells. Newly online wells are contributing to elevated Q1 2026 flush production and provide short-term production uplift.
Strong Insider Alignment and Sponsor Support
Insiders/management own a significant majority of the company; Juniper Capital invested approximately $18.6M of new equity at the merger, signaling sponsor commitment.