Record Royalty Production and Drilling Activity
Topaz achieved new records in royalty production with 22,400 BOE per day, a 10% increase from the prior quarter and 17% higher than the prior year. The company also set a new quarterly record by spudding 218 gross wells, representing 19% of Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin drilling activity, up from 12% last year.
Dividend Increase and Strong Cash Flow
The Board approved a 3% quarterly dividend increase to $0.34 per share. Topaz generated $92.2 million in total revenue, with cash flow of $81.7 million and free cash flow of $80.8 million. The free cash flow margin increased from 85% to 88%.
Processing Revenue Record
First quarter processing revenue and other income achieved a new company record of $23.5 million, which was 7% higher than the prior quarter.
Sustainable Dividend Strategy
Topaz's dividend strategy remains sustainable down to $0 AECO and $55 WTI U.S., supported by fixed revenue from infrastructure and hedging contracts.