Positive Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Trican generated free cash flow of $32.4 million during the quarter with positive working capital of approximately $136.5 million. This positions the company well for future opportunities and challenges.
Successful Share Buyback Program
The company completed its NCIB program, purchasing and canceling 21 million shares, constituting 10% of the public float, at an average price of $4.51 per share. A new program has been initiated to purchase up to 19 million shares.
Cementing Division Performance
The Cement division showed strong results with a 7% increase in revenue and 1% increase in EBITDA, indicating high utilization and significant market share, especially in the Montney and Deep Basin.
Investment in Infrastructure and Technology
Trican is investing in a sand terminal in Taylor, BC, to improve logistics efficiency. The terminal is expected to be operational by Q1, enhancing sand delivery capabilities and reducing transportation time.