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Kiwetinohk reports first quarter 2025 results, operational momentum and free cash flow generation drives revised annual guidance

Kiwetinohk reports first quarter 2025 results, operational momentum and free cash flow generation drives revised annual guidance

Cision Canada07-05-2025

CALGARY, AB, May 7, 2025 /CNW/ - Kiwetinohk Energy Corp. (TSX: KEC) (Kiwetinohk or the Company) today reported its first quarter 2025 results and updated annual guidance. As companion documents to this news release, please review the Company's management discussion and analysis (MD&A) and condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the first quarter 2025 (available on kiwetinohk.com or www.sedarplus.ca) for additional details.
"In the first quarter, Kiwetinohk delivered strong operational and financial results in our upstream divisions amidst volatility in the global macroeconomic environment. We are on track to achieve our previously outlined 2025 budget objectives of optimizing multi-year growth, unlocking the free funds flow potential of our asset, proving out the quality and extent of our Duvernay and Montney acreage, enhancing operational flexibility, and divesting the power development portfolio," said Pat Carlson, Chief Executive Officer.
"Record quarterly production of 32,611 boe/d and efficiencies gained on our controllable costs in the first quarter underpinned our inaugural quarter of positive free funds flow 1, generating $29.5 million during the quarter. Complementing our upstream success, the power development portfolio contributed $21 million of proceeds from the sale of our Opal gas-fired power project. These outcomes contributed to a stronger balance sheet and positive revisions to our operational guidance.
"In an effort to realize value for our shareholders, Kiwetinohk has engaged National Bank Financial Inc. and RBC Capital Markets to support the Company in completing a business strategy review and evaluating a range of potential value enhancing opportunities. The initiative has been given a broad mandate including the sale of Kiwetinohk or a portion of its assets, a merger with a complementary entity, sourcing further financing to accelerate development of our large inventory of investment opportunities, and other opportunities as may be identified. All potential outcomes will be reviewed in pursuit of maximizing shareholder value. Any alternatives, if pursued, may be executed within the current year or be longer term in nature. In the interim, we intend to continue to profitably grow our upstream business and opportunistically sell or otherwise monetize our power development projects."
Financial and operating results
For the three months ended
March 31,
2025
2024
Production
Oil & condensate (bbl/d)
10,631
8,452
NGLs (bbl/d)
4,438
4,027
Natural gas (Mcf/d)
105,253
90,459
Total (boe/d)
32,611
27,556
Oil and condensate % of production
33 %
31 %
NGL % of production
14 %
15 %
Natural gas % of production
53 %
54 %
Realized prices
Oil & condensate ($/bbl)
96.89
92.33
NGLs ($/bbl)
48.75
46.65
Natural gas ($/Mcf)
5.93
3.83
Total ($/boe)
57.37
47.72
Royalty expense ($/boe)
(3.53)
(3.62)
Operating expenses ($/boe)
(5.20)
(7.03)
Transportation expenses ($/boe)
(5.12)
(4.60)
Operating netback 1 ($/boe)
43.52
32.47
Realized (loss) gain on risk management ($/boe) 2
(1.53)
0.80
Realized (loss) gain on risk management - purchases ($/boe) 2
(1.18)
0.45
Net commodity sales from purchases ($/boe) 1
2.15
0.20
Adjusted operating netback 1
42.96
33.92
Financial results ($000s, except per share amounts)
Commodity sales from production
168,392
119,662
Net commodity sales from purchases 1
6,327
510
Cash flow from operating activities
110,317
75,183
Adjusted funds flow from operations 1
115,882
75,024
Per share basic
2.65
1.72
Per share diluted
2.59
1.71
Net debt to annualized adjusted funds flow from operations 1
0.75
0.79
Free funds flow (deficiency) from operations (excluding acquisitions/dispositions) 1
29,506
(765)
Net income (loss)
54,919
11,092
Per share basic
1.25
0.25
Per share diluted
1.23
0.25
Capital expenditures prior to dispositions 1
86,376
75,789
Net dispositions
(21,050)
(21)
Capital expenditures and net dispositions 1
65,326
75,768
March 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
Balance sheet ($000s, except share amounts)
Total assets
1,267,023
1,215,575
Long-term liabilities
376,680
388,452
Net debt 1
234,839
272,764
Adjusted working capital deficit 1
(10,902)
(22,862)
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic
43,784,618
43,690,640
Diluted
44,823,259
44,571,772
Shares outstanding end of period
43,786,776
43,781,748
1 – Non-GAAP and other financial measures that do not have any standardized meaning under IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other entities. See Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures section herein.
2 – Realized (loss) gain on risk management contracts includes settlement of financial hedges on production and foreign exchange, with (loss) gain on contracts associated with purchases presented separately.
First Quarter Highlights
Record quarterly production of 32,611 boe/d, increased 18% over the fourth quarter (53% natural gas + 47% condensate and NGLs) with three new Duvernay wells and one Simonette Montney well brought on stream.
Average peak 30-day production rates from new wells are summarized below:
Kiwetinohk continues to optimize its development program to maximize returns and profitability:
Continued success in its Simonette Montney delineation program with the 14-29 Montney well coming on-stream with peak 30-day rates outlined above.
Kiwetinohk drilled the longest single-leg horizontal well in Canadian history at 9,023 meters, reinforcing the Company's focus on enhancing productivity and maximizing returns through extended-reach drilling. Drilling longer wells is industry's most proven method of improving productivity and returns.
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2 Two wells were brought on-stream in December 2024, with the third well on the pad brought on-stream in January 2025.
Operating netback 3 of $43.52/boe drove strong adjusted funds flow from operations 2 of $115.9 million and demonstrated the value of the Company's high-liquid content production and access to historically higher priced Chicago natural gas markets. During the first quarter Kiwetinohk's market access generated a significant premium to Alberta based AECO benchmark pricing, realizing $5.93/Mcf on its natural gas production.
Operating costs of $5.20/boe were ahead of plan through continued strength in asset performance, owned and operated infrastructure, and reduced project spending during the quarter. While higher costs are estimated for the remainder of the year, the Company is reducing annual guidance to $6.75 - $7.25/boe.
Transportation costs of $5.12/boe were ahead of plan, benefiting from a higher than expected 13th month adjustment received on 2024 transportation rates for natural gas liquids. As a result, the Company is reducing annual guidance to $5.75 - $6.00/boe.
Generated $29.5 million in free cash flow 3 on capital expenditures (before acquisitions/dispositions) 3 of $86.4 million. Free cash flow supports the capital development program and debt repayments.
Reduced net debt to annualized adjusted funds flow from operations ratio 4 by 25% from year end 2024 levels, exiting the quarter with a ratio of 0.75x.
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3 Non-GAAP measures that do not have any standardized meaning under IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other entities. Please refer to the section "Non-GAAP and other financial measures" herein for further information.
4 Non-GAAP measures that do not have any standardized meaning under IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other entities. Please refer to the section "Non-GAAP and other financial measures" herein for further information.
Guidance update
Kiwetinohk has reduced annual guidance for operating costs and transportation costs as a result of strong performance during the first quarter of 2025.
Projected operating costs have been reduced by $0.50/boe to a revised annual target range of $6.75 - $7.25/boe.
Projected transportation costs have been reduced by $0.25/boe to a revised annual target range of $5.75 - $6.00/boe.
Kiwetinohk has also updated its sensitivity analysis for expected adjusted funds flow from operations and the projected net debt-to-adjusted funds flow from operations ratio. These updates reflect actual year-to-date realized commodity pricing, the Company's hedging program and estimated forward strip pricing. While evolving U.S. tariff and trade policy is affecting macro-economic conditions, capital markets and commodity prices to varying degrees, it is not possible at this time to determine the impact on the Company's development plans, production volumes, operating and financial performance. The Company's operations are currently compliant with the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) and are exempt from the currently announced U.S. tariff regime. Uncertainties with respect to the ultimate rate and applicability of any U.S. tariffs or Canadian retaliatory tariffs and how they will ultimately be implemented make it impossible to project what, if any, impacts there might be. As tariffs are not currently impacting the business, the Company has removed previously forecasted tariffs from its revised guidance sensitivities. If a specific tariff regime is implemented that directly impacts the Company's anticipated capital development plans and/or the projected adjusted funds flow from operation, guidance will be updated as appropriate.
Kiwetinohk's 2025 outlook remain robust and is expected to continue to benefit from strong production with low operating costs, high-liquids-content production, and critical access to the Chicago natural gas market for natural gas sales, which continues to offer premium pricing compared to Alberta. At a reduced price sensitivity of US$50/bbl WTI and US$2.50/MMBtu Henry Hub, the Company estimates approximately $22.5 million in free cash flow, with flexibility to adjust its growth capital program to within cash flows should commodity prices decline further.
Annual production guidance remains unchanged and includes the previously announced impact of a scheduled shut-down of third-party infrastructure in Placid and scheduled downtime within Simonette to facilitate expanding processing capacity both of which are expected during the second quarter.
Updated guidance is summarized in the table below. Previously presented financial and operational guidance is shown only for balances that have been revised. All other guidance remains as previously disclosed on March 4, 2025.
2025 Guidance Sensitivities
Current
May 6, 2025
2025 Adjusted Funds Flow from Operations commodity pricing 1
Strip (May 2) US$58/bbl WTI & US$4.00/MMBtu HH
$MM
$355 - $395
US$50/bbl WTI & US$2.50/MMBtu HH & $0.73 USD/CAD
$MM
$310 - $340
US$70/bbl WTI & US$4.50/MMBtu HH & $0.73 USD/CAD
$MM
$400 - $450
US$ WTI +/- $1.00/bbl 2
$MM
+/- $3.0
US$ Chicago +/- $0.10/MMBtu 2
$MM
+/- $3.4
CAD$ AECO 5A +/- $0.10/GJ 2
$MM
+/- $0.1
Exchange Rate (USD/CAD) +/- $0.01 2
$MM
+/- $2.8
2025 Net debt to Adjusted Funds Flow from Operations 1
Strip (May 2) US$58/bbl WTI & US$4.00/MMBtu HH
X
0.5x - 0.6x
US$50/bbl WTI & US$2.50/MMBtu HH & $0.73 USD/CAD
X
0.7x - 0.9x
US$70/bbl WTI & US$4.50/MMBtu HH & $0.73 USD/CAD
X
0.3x - 0.4x
1 – Non-GAAP and other financial measures that do not have any standardized meaning under IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other entities. Please refer to the section "Non-GAAP Measures" herein.
2 – Assumes US$65/bbl WTI, US$3.75/mmbtu HH, US$1.60/mmbtu HH - AECO basis diff, 0.725 USD/CAD.
A detailed breakdown of current full-year guidance, can also be found in the MD&A for this quarter available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. The revised sensitivities incorporate updated information relevant to expectations for financial and operational results. This corporate guidance is based on commodity price assumptions and economic conditions and readers are cautioned that guidance estimates may fluctuate and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties. Kiwetinohk will update guidance if and as required throughout the year.
Environment, social and governance
Kiwetinohk released its 2025 Environment, Social and Governance ("ESG") Report (for the 2024 reporting year). The report is guided by the Financial Stability Board's Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board requirements for Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production and Solar Technology and Project Developers. ESG performance highlights include:
Recorded one lost-time injury in 2024, with a full year total recordable incident frequency of 0 for employees and 0.36 for contractors
Behavioural safety focus on road safety, including implementation of road patrols and a road safety compliance program
Achieved Alberta Certification of Recognition certification for safety management system
Total Scope 1 emissions increased to 209,793 tonnes CO2e in 2024 from 207,675, tonnes CO2e, a 1% increase on a year-over-year 19% upstream production increase
Achieved our 50% reduction in vented methane target in 2024 (a year ahead of schedule with -55% from our 2022 baseline versus a -50% target)
GHG intensity decreased to 0.021 tCO2e/BOE in 2024 from 0.025 tCO2e/BOE in 2023
Third-party limited assurance review of 2024 GHG data
On track to achieve United Nation's Environment Programme's Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) Level 5 reporting in 2025 for the 2024 reporting year
Diversity, equity and inclusion metrics:
44% senior executive - female
22% senior executive - visible minority
5% of staff identify as Indigenous
30% board - female
20% board - visible minority
Conference call and second quarter 2025 reporting date
Kiwetinohk management will host a conference call on May 8, 2025, at 8 AM MT (10 AM ET) to discuss results and answer questions. Participants can listen to the conference call by dialing 1-888-510-2154 (North America toll free) or 437-900-0527 (Toronto and area). A replay of the call will be available until May 15, 2025, at 1-888-660-6345 (North America toll free) or 646-517-4150 (Toronto and area) by using the code 34290.
Kiwetinohk plans to release its second quarter 2025 results after TSX close on July 30, 2025.
About Kiwetinohk
Kiwetinohk produces natural gas, natural gas liquids, oil and condensate and is a developer of renewable and natural gas power projects, and early-stage carbon capture and storage opportunities, in Alberta.
Kiwetinohk's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol KEC. Additional details are available within the year-end documents available on Kiwetinohk's website at kiwetinohk.com and SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
Oil and gas advisories
For the purpose of calculating unit costs, natural gas is converted to a barrel of oil equivalent using six thousand cubic feet of natural gas equal to one barrel of oil unless otherwise stated. The term barrel of oil equivalent (boe) may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A boe conversion ratio for gas of 6 Mcf:1 boe is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead. Given that the value ratio based on the current price of crude oil as compared to natural gas is significantly different from an energy equivalency of 6:1, utilizing a conversion ratio of 6:1 may be misleading as an indication of value.
This news release includes references to sales volumes of "crude oil" "oil and condensate", "NGLs" and "natural gas" and revenues therefrom. National Instrument 51-101 Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities, includes condensate within the NGLs product type. The Company has disclosed condensate as combined with crude oil and separately from other NGLs since the price of condensate as compared to other NGLs is currently significantly higher, and the Company believes that this crude oil and condensate presentation provides a more accurate description of its operations and results therefrom. Crude oil therefore refers to light oil, medium oil, tight oil, and condensate. NGLs refers to ethane, propane, butane, and pentane combined. Natural gas refers to conventional natural gas and shale gas combined.
References to "initial wellhead rates", "initial results", "peak rates" and other short-term production rates are useful in confirming the presence of hydrocarbons, however such rates are not determinative of the rates at which such wells will commence production and decline thereafter, and are therefore not indicative of long term performance or recovery. Investors are encouraged not to place reliance on such rates when assessing the Company's aggregate production.
Forward looking information
Certain information set forth in this news release contains forward-looking information and statements including, without limitation, management's business strategy, management's assessment of future plans and operations. Such forward-looking statements or information are provided for the purpose of providing information about management's current expectations and plans relating to the future. Forward-looking statements or information typically contain statements with words such as "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "plan", "intend", "estimate", "project", "potential", "may", "will" or similar words suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding future performance and outlook. Readers are cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of such information may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company.
In particular, this news release contains forward-looking statements pertaining to the following:
expectations of achieving 2025 budget objectives of optimizing multi-year growth, unlocking the free funds flow potential of our asset, enhancing operational flexibility, and divesting the power development portfolio;
the expectations regarding a business strategy review and the associated timelines to complete the process;
drilling and completion activities on certain wells and pads and the expected timing for certain pads to be brought on-stream;
expectations of being on track to achieve United Nation's Environment Programme's Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) Level 5 reporting in 2025 for the 2024 reporting year;
the Company's revised 2025 financial and operational guidance and adjustments to the previously communicated 2025 guidance, including reduced operating costs, reduced transportation costs and revised operations sensitivities;
expectations of continued premiums in the Chicago natural gas benchmark pricing when compared to Alberta markets;
estimated impact of United States import tariffs;
the Company's operational and financial strategies and plans;
the Company's business strategies, objectives, focuses and goals and expected or targeted performance and results;
the anticipated reserve life index of the Company's reserves;
the ability to generate free cash flows and reduce debt levels in the future; and
the timing of the release of the Company's second-quarter 2025 results.
Statements relating to reserves are also deemed to be forward looking information, as they involve the implied assessment, based on certain estimates and assumptions, that the reserves described exist in the quantities predicted or estimated and that the reserves can be profitably produced in the future.
In addition to other factors and assumptions that may be identified in this news release, assumptions have been made regarding, among other things:
the Company's ability to execute on its revised 2025 budget priorities;
the timing and costs of the Company's capital projects, including drilling and completion of certain wells;
the impact of the federal government's draft clean electricity regulations on the portfolio and uncertainties regarding same;
the impact of the provincial government's restructured energy market on the portfolio and uncertainties regarding same;
the timing and costs of the Company's capital projects, including drilling and completion of certain wells;
the Company's ability to negotiate deal structures and terms on the Company's power projects;
the impact of increasing competition;
the general stability of the economic and political environment in which the Company operates;
general business, economic and market conditions;
the ability of the Company to obtain qualified staff, equipment and services in a timely and cost efficient manner;
future commodity and power prices;
currency, royalty, exchange and interest rates;
near and long-term impacts of tariffs or other changes in trade policies in North America, as well as globally;
the regulatory framework regarding royalties, taxes, power, renewable and environmental matters in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates;
the ability of the Company to obtain the required capital to finance its exploration, development and other operations and meet its commitments and financial obligations;
the ability of the Company to secure adequate product processing, transportation, fractionation and storage capacity on acceptable terms and the capacity and reliability of facilities;
the impact of war, hostilities, civil insurrection, pandemics (including Covid-19), instability and political and economic conditions (including the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict and conflict in the Middle East) on the Company;
the ability of the Company to successfully market its products;
the ability to fund power projects through third parties;
expectations regarding access of oil and gas leases in light of caribou range planning; and
the Company's operational success and results being consistent with current expectations.
Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive of all factors and assumptions that have been used. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward- looking statements or information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements as the Company can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct.
Forward-looking statements or information involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the Company and described in the forward-looking statements or information. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things:
those risks set out in the Annual Information Form (AIF) under "Risk Factors";
the ability of management to execute its business plan;
general economic and business conditions;
the ability of the Company to proceed with the power generation projects as described, or at all;
global economic, financial and political conditions, including the results of ongoing trade negotiations in North America, as well as globally;
risks of war, hostilities, civil insurrection, pandemics (including Covid-19), instability and political and economic conditions (including the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict and conflict in the Middle East) in or affecting jurisdictions in which the Company operates;
the risks of the power and renewable industries;
operational and construction risks associated with certain projects;
the possibility that government policies or laws may change or governmental approvals may be delayed or withheld;
risks relating to regulatory approvals and financing;
the ability to market in Alberta for power projects;
uncertainty involving the forces that power certain renewable projects;
the Company's ability to enter into or renew leases;
potential delays or changes in plans with respect to power and solar projects or capital expenditures;
risks associated with rising capital costs and timing of project completion;
fluctuations in commodity and power prices, foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates;
risks inherent in the Company's marketing operations, including credit risk;
health, safety, environmental and construction risks;
risks associated with existing and potential future lawsuits and regulatory actions against the Company;
uncertainties as to the availability and cost of financing;
the ability to secure adequate processing, transportation, fractionation and storage capacity on acceptable terms;
processing, pipeline and fractionation infrastructure outages, disruptions and constraints;
financial risks affecting the value of the Company's investments;
risks related to the interpretation of, and/or potential claims made pursuant to, the Government of Canada amendments to the deceptive marketing practices provisions of the Competition Act (Canada) regarding greenwashing; and
other risks and uncertainties described elsewhere in this document and in Kiwetinohk's other filings with Canadian securities authorities.
Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive of all possible risks and uncertainties.
The forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release speak only as of the date of this news release and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or information, except as expressly required by applicable securities laws.
Non-GAAP and other financial measures
This news release uses various specified financial measures including "non-GAAP financial measures", "non-GAAP financial ratios" and "capital management measures", as defined in National Instrument 52-112 Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures Disclosure and explained in further detail below. These non-GAAP and other financial measures presented in this news release should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures prepared in accordance with IFRS and should be read in conjunction with the Financial Statements and MD&A. Readers are cautioned that these non-GAAP measures do not have any standardized meanings and should not be used to make comparisons between Kiwetinohk and other companies without also taking into account any differences in the method by which the calculations are prepared.
Please refer to the Company's MD&A as at and for the three months ended March 31, 2025, under the section "Non-GAAP and other financial measures" for a description of these measures, the reason for their use and a reconciliation to their closest GAAP measure where applicable. The Company's MD&A is available on Kiwetinohk's website at kiwetinohk.com or its SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Capital expenditures, capital expenditures and net acquisitions (dispositions), operating netback, adjusted operating netback, and net commodity sales from purchases (loss), are measures that are not standardized measures under IFRS and might not be comparable to similar financial measures presented by other companies.
The most directly comparable GAAP measure to capital expenditures and capital expenditures and net acquisitions (dispositions) is cash flow used in investing activities. The most directly comparable GAAP measure to operating netback and adjusted operating netback is commodity sales from production. The most directly comparable GAAP measure to net commodity sales from purchases (loss) is commodity sales from purchases.
Capital Management Measures
Adjusted funds flow from operations, free funds flow (deficiency) from operations, adjusted working capital surplus (deficit), net debt, net debt to annualized adjusted funds flow from operations and net debt to adjusted funds flow from operations are capital management measures that may not be comparable to similar financial measures presented by other companies. These measures may include calculations that utilize non-GAAP financial measures and should not be considered in isolation or construed as alternatives to their most directly comparable measure disclosed in the Company's primary financial statements or other measures of financial performance calculated in accordance with IFRS.
Supplementary Financial Measures
This news release contains supplementary financial measures expressed as: (i) cash flow from operating activities, adjusted funds flow on a per share – basic and per share – diluted basis, (ii) realized prices, petroleum and natural gas sales, adjusted funds flow, revenue, royalties, operating expenses, transportation, realized loss on risk management, and net commodity sales from purchases on a $/bbl, $/Mcf or $/boe basis and (iii) royalty rate.
Cash flow from operating activities, adjusted funds flow and free cash flow on a per share – basic and diluted basis are calculated by dividing the cash flow from operating activities, adjusted funds flow or free cash flow, as applicable, over the referenced period by the weighted average basic or diluted shares outstanding during the period determined under IFRS.
Metrics presented on a $/bbl, $/Mcf or $/boe basis are calculated by dividing the respective measure, as applicable, over the referenced period by the aggregate applicable units of production (bbl, Mcf or boe) during such period.
Royalty rate is calculated by dividing royalties by petroleum and natural gas sales less royalty and other revenue.
This news release also includes reference to net present value ("NPV 10"), which does not have a standardized meaning or a standard method of calculation, may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies and should not be used to make such comparisons. This metric has been included to provide investors with an additional measure to evaluate the Company's performance. Future performance may not compare to the performance in previous periods, and therefore this metric should not be unduly relied upon. NPV 10 is the difference between the present value of cash inflows and the present value of cash outflows over a period of time at a 10% discount rate. Management uses this metric for its own performance measurements and to provide users with a measure to compare the Company's economic returns and operations over time. Readers are cautioned that the information provided by this metric, or that can be derived from this metric as presented in this news release, should not be relied upon for investment or other purposes.
Future oriented financial information
Financial outlook and future-oriented financial information referenced in this news release about prospective financial performance, financial position or cash flows is based on assumptions about future events, including economic conditions and proposed courses of action, based on management's assessment of the relevant information currently available. These projections contain forward-looking statements and are based on a number of material assumptions and factors set out above and are provided to give the reader a better understanding of the potential future performance of the Company in certain areas. Actual results may differ significantly from the projections presented herein. These projections may also be considered to contain future oriented financial information or a financial outlook. The actual results of the Company's operations for any period will likely vary from the amounts set forth in these projections, and such variations may be material. See "Risk Factors" in the Company's AIF published on the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca for a further discussion of the risks that could cause actual results to vary. The future oriented financial information and financial outlooks contained in this news release have been approved by management as of the date of this news release. Readers are cautioned that any such financial outlook and future-oriented financial information contained herein should not be used for purposes other than those for which it is disclosed herein.
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For more information on Kiwetinohk, please contact:
Investor Relations
email: [email protected]
phone: (587) 392-4395
Pat Carlson, Chief Executive Officer
Jakub Brogowski, Chief Financial Officer
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FOURTH QUARTER 2025 HIGHLIGHTS Revenue was $75.5 million, compared with revenue of $85.0 million in 2024; Gross margin of 52.6%, compared with 41.8% in the prior year; EBITA increased 46.0% to $13.5 million, from $9.3 million in Q4 2024; and Net loss improved to $0.7 million (loss of $0.02 per Class A Share), compared to a loss of $6.9 million (loss of $0.17 per Class A Share) in Q4 2024. 'It was a strong overall fiscal 2025 as we continued to outperform the category, expand and win in important new channels and growth categories, while meaningfully strengthening gross margins, operating margins and free cash flow,' said Paul Dubkowski, Chief Executive Officer. 'Building on this work, we are positioning the company for long-term success and increased market share as we adapt to Ontario's evolving distribution landscape and shifting trade dynamics, and we believe this represents a meaningful opportunity as we move forward.' Mr. Dubkowski added: 'We applaud the Ontario Government's recent policy announcements and its continued support of the province's grape and wine industry. By promoting strong, competitive policies that are aligned with global best practices, and by focusing on local grape growers and wine producers, the Government is reinforcing the vital role our sector plays as a key driver of economic growth in the province. As a market leader, we remain deeply committed to investing in the long-term health and growth of the sector and the regions in which we operate.' Financial Highlights (Financial Statements and the Company's Management Discussion and Analysis for the period can be obtained on the Company's web site at For the three months and year ended March 31, (in $000, except per share amounts) Three months Year 2025 2024 2025 2024 Revenue $ 75,519 $85,008 $ 389,607 $385,856 Gross margin (1) 39,715 35,565 166,605 150,602 Gross margin (% of revenue) 52.6 % 41.8 % 42.8 % 39.0 % Selling and administrative expenses (2) 26,211 35,794 103,716 109,773 EBITA (1) 13,504 9,251 62,889 50,309 Interest expense 3,098 3,992 16,216 16,964 Net unrealized loss (gain) on derivative financial instruments 665 (1,003) 1,840 641 Loss on debt extinguishment and financing fees - - - 2,172 Other expense (income), net 635 (16) 3,480 1,130 Net (loss) earnings (747) (6,943) 11,115 (2,852) (Loss) earnings per share – Class A basic $ (0.02) $(0.17) $ 0.26 $(0.07) (Loss) earnings per share – Class B basic $ (0.01) $(0.14) $ 0.23 $(0.06) Dividend per share – Class A (annual) $ 0.246 $0.246 Dividend per share – Class B (annual) $ 0.214 $0.214 (1) Please refer to the Company's MD&A concerning 'Non-IFRS Measures' (2) Selling and administrative expenses in fiscal 2024 include $9.5 million relating to the former CEO retirement and transition costs. These amounts are added back to calculate the Company's EBITA. Financial Review Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025 decreased 11.2% compared to the prior year's fourth quarter primarily due to the $5.8 million recognized as revenue at the end of fiscal 2024 which represents the full year's benefit of the revised Ontario VQA Support Program. The revenue from the VQA support program for fiscal 2025 was recognized throughout the fiscal year as eligible sales were made. The remaining decrease can be attributed to the timing of the Easter holiday season when compared to fiscal 2024 and continual adjustment of channel and shipment timing in the evolving Ontario retail market. Revenue for the year ended March 31, 2025 increased 1.0% over the prior year. The increase was attributable to sales to big box stores, partially offset by a decrease in the Company's retail stores in the second half of the fiscal year as Ontario's new beverage alcohol retail distribution guidelines took effect. The Company's retail store sales also benefited from the July strike at the LCBO. Several of the Company's other well-established trade channels performed well during the year, particularly sales to third party restaurants and hospitality locations. This strong performance is offset by softness in sales from the estate wineries and wine clubs due to lower guest traffic and reduced consumer discretionary spending due to tightening economic conditions. Gross margin as a percentage of revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025 increased to 52.6% from 41.8% mainly due to the inclusion of $9.8 million from the Ontario Grape Support Program (OGSP). As the OGSP program is intended to increase the content of domestic grapes in blended wines, the support is recognized as a reduction to cost of goods sold when eligible wine is sold. For the year ended March 31, 2025, gross margin as a percentage of revenue increased to 42.8% from 39.0%. The increase can be attributed to lower costs for glass bottles and inbound freight due to the cost savings programs implemented by the Company, and the inclusion of the OGSP. Gross margin is also continuing to be impacted by channel mix and inflationary cost pressures in concentrate, packaging and other raw materials. In response to these margin pressures, the Company is continuing to execute cost savings programs and formulation changes relating to these inputs. For the year ended March 31, 2025, these programs have resulted in $10.7 million of cost savings (2024 - $9.3 million). As a percentage of revenue, selling and administrative expenses decreased to 34.7% and 26.6% for the three months and year ended March 31, 2025, respectively, compared to 42.1% and 28.4% in the prior year. Selling and administrative expenses in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 included $6.5 million relating to the retirement allowance and consulting agreements entered into as part of John Peller's retirement and transition and $3.0 million in legal and advisory fees incurred by certain shareholders in connection with these agreements. Offsetting the non-recurring expenses from 2024, was higher compensation and higher selling costs as a result of the strong performance in fiscal 2025. Earnings before interest, amortization, loss on debt extinguishment and financing fees, CEO retirement and transition costs, net unrealized gains and losses on derivative financial instruments, other (income) expenses, and income taxes ('EBITA') (see 'Non-IFRS Measures' section of this MD&A) was $13.5 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, compared to $9.3 million in the fourth quarter of prior year. EBITA increased to $62.9 million for the year ended March 31, 2025 compared to $50.3 million in prior year period. Interest expense for the three months and year ended March 31, 2025 has decreased by 22.4% and 4.4% respectively compared to the prior year due to lower average debt levels and lower interest rates in fiscal 2025 compared to prior year. The Company recorded a net unrealized non-cash loss in fiscal 2025 of $1.8 million related to mark-to-market adjustments on interest rate swaps and foreign exchange contracts compared to a loss of $0.6 million in the prior year. The Company recorded a loss of $0.7 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to a gain of $1.0 million in the same quarter in the prior year. The Company has elected not to apply hedge accounting and accordingly the change in fair value of these financial instruments is reflected in the Company's consolidated statement of earnings (loss) each reporting period. These instruments are considered to be effective economic hedges and are expected to mitigate the short-term volatility of changing foreign exchange and interest rates. Other expenses (income), net were $0.6 million and $3.5 million for the three months and year ended March 31, 2025. The expense in fiscal 2025 related primarily to a restructuring initiative completed in fiscal year to align the Company's business structure with the changing retail landscape in Ontario. During the year ended March 31, 2025, the Company undertook certain tax planning initiatives as it relates to capital gains with respect to the Port Moody lands. This included transferring the beneficial interest in the land to a newly registered partnership. All parties associated with the limited partner are within the consolidated APL group and there has been no legal ownership change. In March 2025, the Government of Canada announced the cancellation of the previously proposed legislation changes to the capital gains inclusion rate. Consequently, the beneficial interest in the Port Moody lands was transferred at cost rather than at fair value as originally contemplated. The transaction had no impact on the Company's operating results or cash flows. The Company incurred a net loss of $0.7 million (loss of $0.02 per Class A share) for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to a net loss of $6.9 million (loss of $0.17 per Class A share) in the fourth quarter of the prior year. For the year ended March 31, 2025, the Company generated net earnings of $11.1 million ($0.26 per Class A share) compared to a net loss of $2.9 million (loss of $0.07 per Class A Share) in the prior year. Investor Conference Call The Company will hold a conference call to discuss the results on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Paul Dubkowski, CEO, Renee Cauchi, CFO and Patrick O'Brien, President and CCO, will host the call, with a question and answer period following management's presentation. About Andrew Peller Limited Andrew Peller Limited is one of Canada's leading producers and marketers of quality wines and craft beverage alcohol products. The Company's award-winning premium and ultra-premium Vintners' Quality Alliance brands include Peller Estates, Trius, Thirty Bench, Wayne Gretzky, Sandhill, Red Rooster, Black Hills Estate Winery, Tinhorn Creek Vineyards, Gray Monk Estate Winery, Raven Conspiracy, and Conviction. Complementing these premium brands are a number of popularly priced varietal offerings, wine-based liqueurs, craft ciders, and craft spirits. The Company owns and operates 101 well-positioned independent retail locations in Ontario under The Wine Shop, Wine Country Vintners, and Wine Country Merchants store names. The Company also operates Andrew Peller Import Agency and The Small Winemaker's Collection Inc., importers and marketing agents of premium wines from around the world. With a focus on serving the needs of all wine consumers, the Company produces and markets premium personal winemaking products through its wholly owned subsidiary, Global Vintners Inc., the recognized leader in personal winemaking products. More information about the Company can be found at The Company utilizes EBITA (defined as earnings before interest, amortization, loss on debt extinguishment and financing fees, CEO retirement and transition costs, net unrealized gains and losses on derivative financial instruments, other (income) expenses, and income taxes) to measure its financial performance. EBITA is not a recognized measure under IFRS. Management believes that EBITA is a useful supplemental measure to net earnings, as it provides readers with an indication of earnings available for investment prior to debt service, capital expenditures, and income taxes, as well as provides an indication of recurring earnings compared to prior periods. Readers are cautioned that EBITA should not be construed as an alternative to net earnings determined in accordance with IFRS as indicators of the Company's performance or to cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities as a measure of liquidity and cash flows. The Company also utilizes gross margin (defined as revenue less cost of goods sold, excluding amortization). The Company's method of calculating EBITA and gross margin may differ from the methods used by other companies and, accordingly, may not be comparable to measures used by other companies. Andrew Peller Limited common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbols ADW.A and ADW.B). FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION Certain statements in this news release may contain 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of applicable securities laws including the 'safe harbour provisions' of the Securities Act (Ontario) with respect to APL and its subsidiaries. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the growth of the business; its launch of new premium wines and craft beverage alcohol products; sales trends in foreign markets; its supply of domestically grown grapes; and current economic conditions. These statements are subject to certain risks, assumptions, and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements. The words 'believe', 'plan', 'intend', 'estimate', 'expect', or 'anticipate', and similar expressions, as well as future or conditional verbs such as 'will', 'should', 'would', 'could', and similar verbs often identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. With respect to forward-looking statements contained in this news release, the Company has made assumptions and applied certain factors regarding, among other things: future grape, glass bottle, and wine and spirit prices; its ability to obtain grapes, imported wine, glass, and other raw materials; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; its ability to market products successfully to its anticipated customers; the trade balance within the domestic Canadian and international wine markets; market trends; reliance on key personnel; protection of its intellectual property rights; the economic environment; the regulatory requirements regarding producing, marketing, advertising, and labelling of its products; the regulation of liquor distribution and retailing in Ontario; the application of federal and provincial environmental laws; and the impact of increasing competition. These forward-looking statements are also subject to the risks and uncertainties discussed in this news release, in the 'Risks and Uncertainties' section and elsewhere in the Company's MD&A and other risks detailed from time to time in the publicly filed disclosure documents of Andrew Peller Limited which are available at Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions which could cause actual results to differ materially from those conclusions, forecasts, or projections anticipated in these forward-looking statements. Because of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The Company's forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this news release, and except as required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise.

Parkland Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2025 Dividend
Parkland Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2025 Dividend

Globe and Mail

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  • Globe and Mail

Parkland Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2025 Dividend

CALGARY, AB , /CNW/ - Parkland Corporation ("Parkland") (TSX: PKI) announces that a dividend of $0.36 per share will be paid on July 15, 2025 to shareholders of record on June 20, 2025 . The dividend will be an 'eligible dividend' for Canadian income tax purposes. About Parkland Corporation Parkland is a leading international fuel distributor, marketer, and convenience retailer with safe and reliable operations in 26 countries across the Americas. Our retail network meets the fuel and convenience needs of everyday consumers. Our commercial operations provide businesses with fuel to operate, complete projects and better serve their customers. In addition to meeting our customers' needs for essential fuels, Parkland provides a range of choices to help them lower their environmental impact, including manufacturing and blending renewable fuels, ultra-fast EV charging, a variety of solutions for carbon credits and renewables, and solar power. With approximately 4,000 retail and commercial locations across Canada , the United States and the Caribbean region, we have developed supply, distribution and trading capabilities to accelerate growth and business performance. Our strategy is focused on two interconnected pillars: our Customer Advantage and our Supply Advantage. Through our Customer Advantage, we aim to be the first choice of our customers through our proprietary brands, differentiated offers, extensive network, competitive pricing, reliable service, and compelling loyalty program. Our Supply Advantage is based on achieving the lowest cost to serve among independent fuel marketers and distributors in the hard-to-serve markets in which we operate, through our well-positioned assets, significant scale, and deep supply and logistics capabilities. Our business is underpinned by our people and our values of safety, integrity, community and respect, which are embedded across our organization.

Generation Mining Announces $10 Million Bought Deal Financing
Generation Mining Announces $10 Million Bought Deal Financing

Cision Canada

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  • Cision Canada

Generation Mining Announces $10 Million Bought Deal Financing

TORONTO, June 11, 2025 /CNW/ - Generation Mining Ltd. (TSX: GENM) (OTCQB: GENMF) (" Generation Mining" or the " Company") announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Stifel Nicolaus Canada Inc. (" Stifel Canada") to act as lead underwriter and sole bookrunner on behalf of a syndicate of underwriters (collectively, the " Underwriters") in connection with a "bought deal" private placement offering of 27,027,027 Units of the Company at a price of C$0.37 per Unit (the " Offering Price") for gross proceeds to the Company of up to C$10,000,000 (the " Offering"), with the Units to be issued pursuant to the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption (as defined below). Each Unit will consist of one common share in the capital of the Company and one-half of one common share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a " Warrant"). Each Warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one common share of the Company at a price of C$0.48 per common share at any time on or before that date which is 36 months after the date that is 61 days following the closing date of the Offering. The Company has granted to the Underwriters an option, exercisable up to 48 hours prior to the closing date, to purchase for resale up to an additional 15% of Units at the Offering Price for additional gross proceeds of up to C$1,500,000. The Company intends to use the net proceeds received from the Offering for development purposes at the Company's Marathon Project and general corporate purposes. The Offering is expected to close on or about June 24, 2025 and is subject to the Company receiving all necessary regulatory approvals, including the conditional approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange. Subject to compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and in accordance with National Instrument 45-106 - Prospectus Exemptions (" NI 45-106"), the Units will be offered for sale to purchasers resident in Canada, except Quebec, and/or other qualifying jurisdictions pursuant to the listed issuer financing exemption under Part 5A of NI 45-106, as amended by Coordinated Blanket Order 45-935 – Exemptions from Certain Conditions of the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption (the " Listed Issuer Financing Exemption"). As the Offering is being completed pursuant to the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption, the Units issued pursuant to the Offering will not be subject to a hold period pursuant to applicable Canadian securities laws. There is an offering document related to the Offering that can be accessed under the Company's issuer profile on SEDAR+ at and on the Company's website at Prospective investors should read the offering document before making an investment decision. No U.S. Offering or Registration This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of any of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful, including any of the securities in the United States. The securities described herein have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act") or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for account or benefit of, U.S. Persons (as defined in Regulation S under the 1933 Act) unless registered under the 1933 Act and applicable state securities laws, or an exemption from such registration requirements is available. About the Company Generation Mining's focus is the development of the Marathon Project, a large undeveloped copper-palladium deposit in Northwestern Ontario. The Marathon Property covers a land package of approximately 26,000 hectares, or 260 square kilometers. Gen Mining is dedicated to fostering a greener future by promoting sustainability, empowering communities, and delivering value to our stakeholders. The Feasibility Study (the "Technical Report") estimated a Net Present Value (using a 6% discount rate) of C$1.07 billion, an Internal Rate of Return of 28%, and a 1.9-year payback based on the 3-yr trailing average metal prices at the effective date of the Technical Report. Over the anticipated 13-year mine life, the Marathon Project is expected to produce 2,161,000 ounces of palladium, 532 million lbs of copper, 488,000 ounces of platinum, 160,000 ounces of gold and 3,051,000 ounces of silver in payable metals. For more information, please review the Feasibility Study filed under the Company's profile at or on the Company's website at Qualified Person The scientific and technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Daniel Janusauskas, Technical Services Manager of Generation PGM Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and a Qualified Person as defined by Canadian Securities Administrators National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Forward-Looking Information This news release contains certain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements, as defined in applicable securities laws (collectively referred to herein as "forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements reflect current expectations or beliefs regarding future events or the Company's future performance. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "continues", "forecasts", "projects", "predicts", "intends", "anticipates", "targets" or "believes", or variations of, or the negatives of, such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "should", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved, including statements relating to Offering, the proposed use of proceeds of the Offering, , receipt of all regulatory approvals related to the Offering, and the expected closing date of the Offering. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the statements. There are certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking information. These include the timing of the Offering and regulatory approval of the Offering; timing for a construction decision; the progress of development at the Marathon Project, including progress of project expenditures and contracting processes, the Company's plans and expectations with respect to liquidity management, continued availability of capital and financing, the future prices of palladium, copper and other commodities, permitting timelines, exchange rates and currency fluctuations, increases in costs, requirements for additional capital, and the Company's decisions with respect to capital allocation, and the impact of COVID-19, inflation, global supply chain disruptions, global conflicts, including the wars in Ukraine and Israel, the project schedule for the Marathon Project, key inputs, staffing and contractors, continued availability of capital and financing, uncertainties involved in interpreting geological data and the accuracy of mineral reserve and resource estimates, environmental compliance and changes in environmental legislation and regulation, the Company's relationships with Indigenous communities, results from planned exploration and drilling activities, local access conditions for drilling, and general economic, market or business conditions, as well as those risk factors set out in the Company's annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2024, and in the continuous disclosure documents filed by the Company on SEDAR+ at

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