Strategic Benefits of the Acquisition:
- Adds approximately 440 net BOEPD of stable, low-decline production.
- Enhances cash flow visibility with a balanced commodity mix.
- Strengthens Evolution’s long-term dividend sustainability.
- Offers low-risk development opportunities with potential for incremental production growth.
- ~2.8x estimated Adjusted EBITDA1 for the next 12 months (NTM)2, providing immediate accretion.
- $9.0 million purchase price vs. ~$15 million of Proved Developed PV-103.
HOUSTON, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Evolution Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:EPM) (“Evolution” or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire non-operated oil and natural gas assets in New Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana (the “Acquisition”). The total purchase price for the Acquisition is $9.0 million, subject to customary closing adjustments. The Acquisition is expected to close by the end of Evolution’s third quarter of fiscal 2025 with an effective date of February 1, 2025. The Company intends to finance the Acquisition through a combination of cash on hand and borrowings under its existing credit facility.
Kelly Loyd, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented: “This Acquisition marks our 7th such transaction in the last 6 years and is another step forward in strengthening our production base – aligns with our disciplined growth strategy by adding high-quality, low-decline production at an attractive valuation, estimated at ~2.8x NTM2 Adjusted EBITDA1 which doesn’t include any incremental cash flows for upside opportunities. These assets complement our existing portfolio and enhance our ability to generate stable free cash flow, which supports our long-standing commitment to returning capital to shareholders. We see additional upside through reactivations of existing waterfloods and through operational efficiencies, which will further enhance long-term value.”
The Acquisition expands Evolution’s diverse asset portfolio with approximately 440 barrels of oil equivalent per day (BOEPD) of net production, consisting of a balanced commodity mix of 60% oil and 40% natural gas. The acquired assets are primarily low-decline, Proved Developed Producing (PDP) properties, characterized by a sub-7% annual base decline, ensuring stable cash flows and long-term value creation. The transaction is immediately accretive to all key metrics, reinforcing Evolution’s ability to sustain and grow its shareholder returns. The portfolio consists of approximately 254 gross producing wells across all regions. The assets will be managed by a top-tier private operator, ensuring operational efficiency …
