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Management attributed the 2025 net loss to $193 million, primarily reflecting ceiling test losses of $136 million and lower Brent oil prices impacting EBITDA and cash flow.
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The company successfully executed a bond exchange for 88% of its 2029 notes, which management views as a pivot point from near-term refinancing to opportunistic debt reduction.
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Operational growth was driven by exploration success in Ecuador and a 32% increase in production following the full-year integration of Canadian assets.
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Management highlighted structural reductions in operating costs per barrel, achieved through the integration of i3 Energy and the transition from diesel to gas to electricity in Ecuador.
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The strategic entry into Azerbaijan through the partnership with SOCAR aims to provide an efficient, scalable entry of capital to supply European markets with a stable jurisdiction.
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The company retained more than 100% of its holdings in South America, despite reclassifying some Canadian gas reserves due to the low price environment.
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The 2026 capital program is set out in price scenarios, with excess free cash flow prioritized for cash raising or discounted bond repurchases.
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Management is targeting a long-term net debt to EBITDA ratio of 1.0x by 2028, with current high oil prices potentially accelerating that timeline.
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The hedging strategy for 2026 covers around 50% production with a $60 floor and $74 ceiling to balance downside protection with upside participation.
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Capital allocation for the new Azerbaijan entry will be detailed in the 2027 guidance, following the expected approval of the production sharing agreement.
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Sororent’s capital transfer commitments in Colombia are on track for completion by mid-2026, supported by the improved performance of the Rahoo-2 well.
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The termination of Colombia’s credit facility and the amendment of the prepayment agreement provided an additional $175 million in capacity to support the debt swap.
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Pipeline disruptions in southern Colombia and Ecuador affected 2025 production, although management has now established an alternative export route directly through Colombia.
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Simonet’s formation in Canada is expected to close in early 2026, which will result in a small downward revision to overall production guidance.
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Canada’s natural gas reserves have been reclassified as probable resources due to lower price benchmarks, although management retains 0.3 Tcf of unrisked 3C resources for future development.
