Parex Resources Inc. (“Parex” or the “Company”) (TSX: PXT)
announced its financial and operating results for the three- and
twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2021. All amounts
herein are in United States dollars (“USD”) unless otherwise
stated.
Highlights
“Reflecting on my first year at Parex, I am
extremely proud of our team’s ability to deliver record results and
consistently execute our strategy. In 2021, we built on our
first-mover advantage and nearly quadrupled the Company’s land
position through the Colombia Bid Round and our strategic
partnership with Ecopetrol, reinforcing our Colombia-focused
strategy,” commented Imad Mohsen, President and Chief Executive
Officer.
“Leveraging our 2021 momentum, I am excited
about our 2022 business plan. We have already grown the base
dividend and expect to repurchase 10% of our stock in the year,
while executing a substantial exploitation and exploration program
for the potential of a step change in long-term production.”
2021 Full-Year Results
-
Annual oil and natural gas production averaged 46,998 barrels of
oil equivalent per day ("boe/d") (96% crude oil and 4% natural
gas), starting the year at an approximately 45,000 boe/d average
production rate (in January 2021) and exiting the year at an
approximately 51,700 boe/d average production rate (in December
2021).
- Recognized net income of $303 million.
- Generated record
annual funds flow provided by operations ("FFO")(1) of $578 million
or $4.61 per basic share(2).
- Returned CAD$334
million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases;
implemented a regular quarterly dividend, paid a CAD$0.25 per share
special dividend and repurchased 10% of the Company’s public float
(12.9 million shares) via normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”).
- Acquired 18 new
blocks in the 2021 Colombia Bid Round as well as expanded the
strategic partnership with Ecopetrol S.A. for a 50% interest in the
Arauca and LLA-38 blocks. Including these additions, Parex is now
the largest independent acreage holder in Colombia.
2021 Fourth Quarter Results
- Quarterly oil and
natural gas production averaged 49,779 boe/d (96% crude oil and 4%
natural gas), an increase of 7% over the fourth quarter of
2020.
- Generated record
quarterly FFO(1) of $168.3 million or $1.39 per basic share.
- Paid a CAD$0.25 per
share special dividend in addition to the regular quarterly
dividend of CAD$0.125 per share, as well as repurchased 1.5 million
shares via NCIB.
- Generated an
operating netback(2) of $46.79/boe and an FFO netback(2) of
$36.41/boe from an average Brent price of $79.66/bbl.
- Participated in
drilling 15 gross (11.40 net) wells(3) in Colombia, resulting in 10
oil wells, 3 injector wells and 2 wells under test.
(1) “Capital management measure,” which is not a
standardized financial measure under International Financial
Reporting Standards (“IFRS") and might not be comparable to similar
financial measures disclosed by other issuers. See “Non-GAAP and
Other Financial Measures Advisory.” (2) “Non-GAAP ratio,” which is
not a standardized financial measure under IFRS and might not be
comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other
issuers. See “Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures Advisory.”(3)
Oil wells: LLA-34: Tigui-11 & ST & 17, Tigana Suroeste-14
& 20, Tigana Norte-36, Jacana 49 & 50; Block Cabrestero:
Bacano Oeste-10, 11 & ST-1 & 13. Injector wells:
Cabrestero: Bacano Suroeste-1ST1, 2, 3, Bacano Sur-2 and Totoro
Sur-1. Wells under test: Block Fortuna: Cayena-1ST-ML1 & ML2;
LLA-34: Jacana-59.
Outlook
-
This year, Parex expects to be able to execute an ambitious capital
investment plan that is balanced across development, exploitation,
and exploration programs to build long-term Company
sustainability.
- Production
volume and total capital expenditure guidance for 2022 remain
unchanged(1). At the mid-point of guidance, Parex forecasts to grow
production by 13% year-over-year.
- In addition to
the capital investment plan, Parex anticipates that it will
repurchase 10% of the Company’s float (11.8 million shares) through
its NCIB, while also having upside base dividend growth potential.
Combined with the Company’s planned share repurchases, Parex is
forecasting production per share growth of 23% year-over-year.
|
2022 Guidance |
Production (average for period) (boe/d) |
52,000-54,000 |
Total Capital Expenditures ($ Millions)(1)(2) |
$400-450 |
(1) Please see the Company’s November 3, 2021
news release for additional details on FY 2022 corporate guidance
and netback sensitivity estimates.(2) "Non-GAAP financial measure,"
which is not a standardized financial measure under IFRS and might
not be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other
issuers. See “Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures Advisory.”
- All Parex
guidance does not include any potential volume from Magdalena basin
exploitation as well as the overall exploration program.
- Year-to-date
February 2022 average production is estimated to be approximately
51,600 boe/d.
- By year-end
2022, Parex is aiming to grow its net operated production by 50%,
with its current operational focus being on traditional near-field
exploration in the Llanos basin and advancing conventional oil in
place exploitation projects in the Magdalena basin.
Return of Capital Update
-
From 2017 to February 28, 2022, Parex has returned over CAD$1
billion to shareholders through share repurchases pursuant to its
NCIBs as well as dividends.
- As previously
disclosed, on February 2, 2022, Parex’s Board of Directors declared
a first quarter 2022 regular dividend of CAD$0.14 per share to be
paid on March 30, 2022 to shareholders of record on March 15, 2022,
representing a 12% dividend increase from the prior quarter
dividend.
- Building on the
Company's track record of returning capital to shareholders, Parex
targets to return at least one third of FFO to shareholders through
share repurchases and dividends. The remaining FFO will be invested
to grow the company over the long term and replenish development
inventory to support future return of capital activity.
- Being fully debt
free and 100% unhedged to commodity pricing is unique to Parex. At
current strip prices, the Company expects to return approximately
40% of 2022 annual FFO to shareholders.
Financial and Operational
Highlights
|
Three Months Ended |
Year Ended |
|
Dec. 31, |
|
Dec. 31, |
|
Sept. 30, |
|
Dec. 31, |
|
2021 |
|
2020 |
|
2021 |
|
2021 |
|
2020 |
|
2019 |
|
Operational |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average daily production |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Light
Crude and Medium Crude Oil (bbl/d) |
6,376 |
|
6,637 |
|
6,955 |
|
6,831 |
|
6,021 |
|
7,214 |
|
Heavy Crude Oil (bbl/d) |
41,534 |
|
38,332 |
|
38,949 |
|
38,449 |
|
39,197 |
|
44,494 |
|
Crude oil (bbl/d) |
47,910 |
|
44,969 |
|
45,904 |
|
45,280 |
|
45,218 |
|
51,708 |
|
Conventional Natural Gas (mcf/d) |
11,214 |
|
10,038 |
|
9,552 |
|
10,308 |
|
7,800 |
|
5,874 |
|
Oil & Gas (boe/d)(1) |
49,779 |
|
46,642 |
|
47,496 |
|
46,998 |
|
46,518 |
|
52,687 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Production split (% crude oil) |
96 |
|
96 |
|
97 |
|
96 |
|
97 |
|
98 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating netback ($/boe) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reference
price - Brent ($/bbl) |
79.66 |
|
45.26 |
|
73.23 |
|
70.95 |
|
43.30 |
|
64.21 |
|
Oil and
gas revenue (excluding hedging)(4) |
67.81 |
|
36.95 |
|
62.77 |
|
60.97 |
|
32.55 |
|
54.70 |
|
Royalties(4) |
(11.69 |
) |
(3.19 |
) |
(9.67 |
) |
(9.12 |
) |
(3.28 |
) |
(7.06 |
) |
Net revenue(4) |
56.12 |
|
33.76 |
|
53.10 |
|
51.85 |
|
29.27 |
|
47.64 |
|
Production expense(4) |
(6.61 |
) |
(5.26 |
) |
(5.99 |
) |
(6.29 |
) |
(5.15 |
) |
(5.76 |
) |
Transportation expense(4) |
(2.72 |
) |
(3.74 |
) |
(2.99 |
) |
(3.03 |
) |
(3.28 |
) |
(4.37 |
) |
Operating netback
($/boe)(2) |
46.79 |
|
24.76 |
|
44.12 |
|
42.53 |
|
20.84 |
|
37.51 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Funds flow provided by operations
($/boe)(2) |
36.41 |
|
19.06 |
|
35.46 |
|
33.56 |
|
17.52 |
|
29.61 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial ($000s except per share
amounts) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
96,041 |
|
56,192 |
|
67,942 |
|
303,105 |
|
99,322 |
|
327,994 |
|
Per share
- basic(6) |
0.80 |
|
0.42 |
|
0.55 |
|
2.42 |
|
0.72 |
|
2.24 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Funds flow provided by
operations(5)(8) |
168,261 |
|
81,567 |
|
152,713 |
|
577,545 |
|
297,041 |
|
570,480 |
|
Per share
- basic(2)(6) |
1.39 |
|
0.61 |
|
1.24 |
|
4.61 |
|
2.15 |
|
3.90 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital
expenditures(3) |
118,507 |
|
46,932 |
|
74,289 |
|
277,235 |
|
141,264 |
|
208,196 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Free funds
flow(3) |
49,754 |
|
34,635 |
|
78,424 |
|
300,310 |
|
155,777 |
|
362,284 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends paid |
35,610 |
|
— |
|
12,021 |
|
47,631 |
|
— |
|
— |
|
Per share – Cdn$(4)(6) |
0.375 |
|
— |
|
0.125 |
|
0.50 |
|
— |
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares repurchased |
1,510 |
|
6,607 |
|
3,645 |
|
12,869 |
|
13,852 |
|
14,679 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding shares (end of period) (000s) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
120,266 |
|
130,873 |
|
121,415 |
|
120,266 |
|
130,873 |
|
143,295 |
|
Weighted
average basic |
120,716 |
|
133,812 |
|
123,184 |
|
125,210 |
|
138,356 |
|
146,380 |
|
Diluted(8) |
121,600 |
|
134,351 |
|
123,155 |
|
121,600 |
|
134,351 |
|
147,848 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Working capital
surplus(5) |
325,780 |
|
320,155 |
|
349,694 |
|
325,780 |
|
320,155 |
|
344,031 |
|
Bank
debt(7) |
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
Cash |
378,338 |
|
330,564 |
|
361,353 |
|
378,338 |
|
330,564 |
|
396,839 |
|
(1) Reference to crude oil or natural gas in the above table and
elsewhere in this press release refer to the light and medium crude
oil and heavy crude oil and conventional natural gas, respectively,
product types as defined in National Instrument 51-101 - Standard
of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities.(2) Non-GAAP ratio. See
“Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures Advisory.”(3) Non-GAAP
financial measure. See “Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures
Advisory.”(4) Supplementary financial measure. See "Non-GAAP and
Other Financial Measures Advisory" for the composition of such
measure.(5) Capital management measure. See "Non-GAAP and Other
Financial Measures Advisory".(6) Per share amounts (with the
exception of dividends) are based on weighted average common
shares. (7) Borrowing limit of $200.0 million as of
December 31, 2021. (8) Diluted shares as stated include the
effects of common shares and stock options outstanding at the
period-end. The December 31, 2021 closing stock price was
CAD$21.61 per share.
2021 Fourth Quarter Conference Call &
Webcast
Parex will host a conference call to discuss the
2021 fourth quarter and full-year results on Wednesday,
March 2, 2022, beginning at 9:30 am MT (11:30 am ET). To
participate in the conference call or webcast, please see access
information below:
Toll-free dial number (Canada/US) |
1-800-952-5114 |
International dial-in
numbers |
Click to access the dial-in
number of your location |
Passcode |
3997132 # |
Webcast |
https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/jezv2otm |
2021 Annual General Meeting
Parex anticipates holding its Annual General and
Special Meeting of Shareholders on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 9:30
am MT (11:30 am ET).
About Parex Resources Inc.
Parex is the largest independent oil and gas
company in Colombia, focusing on sustainable, conventional
production. Parex’s corporate headquarters are in Calgary, Canada,
and the Company has an operating office in Bogotá, Colombia. Parex
is a member of the S&P/TSX Composite ESG Index and its shares
trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol PXT.
For more information, please contact:
Mike KruchtenSenior Vice President, Capital Markets &
Corporate PlanningParex Resources Inc.
403-517-1733investor.relations@parexresources.com
Steven EirichInvestor Relations & Communications
AdvisorParex Resources
Inc.587-293-3286investor.relations@parexresources.com
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Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures
Advisory
This press release uses various “non-GAAP
financial measures”, “non-GAAP ratios”, “supplementary financial
measures” and “capital management measures” (as such terms are
defined in NI 52-112), which are described in further detail below.
Such measures are not standardized financial measures under IFRS
and might not be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed
by other issuers. Investors are cautioned that non-GAAP financial
measures should not be construed as alternatives to or more
meaningful than the most directly comparable GAAP measures as
indicators of Parex's performance.
These measures facilitate management’s
comparisons to the Company’s historical operating results in
assessing its results and strategic and operational decision-making
and may be used by financial analysts and others in the oil and
natural gas industry to evaluate the Company’s performance.
Further, management believes that such financial measures are
useful supplemental information to analyze operating performance
and provide an indication of the results generated by the Company's
principal business activities.
Set forth below is a description of the non-GAAP
financial measures, non-GAAP ratios, supplementary financial
measures and capital management measures used in this press
release.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Capital expenditures, is a
non-GAAP financial measure which the Company uses to describe it’s
capital costs associated with Oil and Gas expenditures. The measure
considers both Property, Plant and Equipment expenditures and
Exploration and Evaluation asset expenditures which are items in
the Company’s statement of Cash Flows for the period.
|
For the three months ended |
|
For the year ended |
|
Dec. 31, |
|
Sept. 30, |
|
Dec. 31, |
($000s) |
|
2021 |
|
|
2020 |
|
|
2021 |
|
|
2021 |
|
|
2020 |
|
|
2019 |
Property, plant and equipment expenditures |
$ |
76,454 |
|
$ |
34,893 |
|
$ |
51,637 |
|
$ |
212,153 |
|
$ |
116,915 |
|
$ |
148,519 |
Exploration and evaluation expenditures |
|
42,053 |
|
|
12,039 |
|
|
22,652 |
|
|
65,082 |
|
|
24,349 |
|
|
59,677 |
Total Capital expenditures |
|
118,507 |
|
|
46,932 |
|
|
74,289 |
|
|
277,235 |
|
|
141,264 |
|
|
208,196 |
Free funds flow, is a non-GAAP
measure that is determined by funds flow provided by operations
less capital expenditures. The Company considers free funds flow or
free cash flow to be a key measure as it demonstrates Parex’s
ability to fund return of capital, such as the NCIB, without
accessing outside funds and is calculated as follows:
|
For the three months ended |
|
For the year ended |
|
Dec. 31, |
Sept. 30, |
|
Dec. 31, |
($000s) |
|
2021 |
|
|
2020 |
|
|
2021 |
|
|
2021 |
|
|
2020 |
|
|
2019 |
Cash provided by operating activities |
$ |
176,003 |
|
$ |
86,988 |
|
$ |
118,298 |
|
$ |
534,301 |
|
$ |
290,018 |
|
$ |
365,067 |
Net
change in non-cash working capital |
|
(7,742 |
) |
|
(5,421 |
) |
|
34,415 |
|
|
43,244 |
|
|
7,023 |
|
|
205,413 |
Funds flow provided by operations |
|
168,261 |
|
|
81,567 |
|
|
152,713 |
|
|
577,545 |
|
|
297,041 |
|
|
570,480 |
Capital
expenditures, excluding corporate acquisitions |
|
118,507 |
|
|
46,932 |
|
|
74,289 |
|
|
277,235 |
|
|
141,264 |
|
|
208,196 |
Free funds flow |
$ |
49,754 |
|
$ |
34,635 |
|
$ |
78,424 |
|
$ |
300,310 |
|
$ |
155,777 |
|
$ |
362,284 |
Operating netback - The Company
considers operating netbacks to be a key measure as they
demonstrate Parex’s profitability relative to current commodity
prices. Parex calculates operating netback as oil and natural gas
sales from production less royalties, operating, and transportation
expense.
Non-GAAP Financial Ratios
Operating netback per boe - The
Company considers operating netback per boe to be a key measure as
they demonstrate Parex’s profitability relative to current
commodity prices. Parex calculates operating netback per boe as
operating netback divided by the total equivalent sales volume
including purchased oil volumes for oil and natural gas sales price
per boe and by the total equivalent sales volume and excludes
purchased oil volumes for royalties, operating, and transportation
expense per boe.
Funds flow provided by operations per
boe or funds flow netback per boe, is a non-GAAP ratio
that includes all cash generated from operating activities and is
calculated before changes in non-cash working capital, divided by
produced oil and natural gas sales volumes. The Company considers
funds flow netback to be a key measure as it demonstrates Parex’s
profitability after all cash costs relative to current commodity
prices.
Basic funds flow provided by operations
per share is calculated by dividing funds flow provided by
operations by the weighted average number of basic shares
outstanding. Parex presents basic funds flow provided by operations
per share whereby per share amounts are calculated using
weighted-average shares outstanding, consistent with the
calculation of earnings per share.
Capital Management Measures
Funds flow provided by
operations, is a non-GAAP capital management measure that
includes all cash generated from operating activities and is
calculated before changes in non-cash working capital. A
reconciliation from cash provided by operating activities to funds
flow provided by operations is as follows:
|
For the three months ended |
|
For the year ended |
|
Dec. 31, |
Sept. 30, |
|
Dec. 31, |
($000s) |
|
2021 |
|
|
2020 |
|
|
2021 |
|
|
2021 |
|
|
2020 |
|
|
2019 |
Cash provided by operating activities |
$ |
176,003 |
|
$ |
86,988 |
|
$ |
118,298 |
|
$ |
534,301 |
|
$ |
290,018 |
|
$ |
365,067 |
Net
change in non-cash working capital |
|
(7,742 |
) |
|
(5,421 |
) |
|
34,415 |
|
|
43,244 |
|
|
7,023 |
|
|
205,413 |
Funds flow provided by operations |
|
168,261 |
|
|
81,567 |
|
|
152,713 |
|
|
577,545 |
|
|
297,041 |
|
|
570,480 |
Working capital surplus, is a
non-GAAP capital management measure that the Company uses to
describe its liquidity position and ability to meet its short-term
liabilities. Working Capital Surplus is defined as current assets
less current liabilities.
|
For the three months ended |
|
For the year ended |
|
Dec. 31, |
|
Sept. 30, |
|
Dec. 31, |
($000s) |
|
2021 |
|
|
2020 |
|
|
2021 |
|
|
2021 |
|
|
2020 |
|
|
2019 |
Current Assets |
$ |
574,038 |
|
$ |
442,636 |
|
$ |
550,918 |
|
$ |
574,038 |
|
$ |
442,636 |
|
$ |
555,876 |
Current
Liabilities |
|
248,258 |
|
|
122,481 |
|
|
201,224 |
|
|
248,258 |
|
|
122,481 |
|
|
211,845 |
Working Capital Surplus |
|
325,780 |
|
|
320,155 |
|
|
349,694 |
|
|
325,780 |
|
|
320,155 |
|
|
344,031 |
Supplementary Financial Measures
"Oil and natural gas revenue per
boe" is determined by sales revenue excluding risk
management contracts, as determined in accordance with IFRS,
divided by total equivalent sales volume including purchased oil
volumes.
"Royalties per boe" is
comprised of royalties, as determined in accordance with IFRS,
divided by the total equivalent sales volume and excludes purchased
oil volumes.
"Production expense per boe" is
comprised of production expense, as determined in accordance with
IFRS, divided by the total equivalent sales volume and excludes
purchased oil volumes.
"Transportation expense per
boe" is comprised of transportation expense, as determined
in accordance with IFRS, divided by the total equivalent sales
volumes including purchased oil volumes.
"Dividends paid per share" is
comprised of dividends declared, as determined in accordance with
IFRS, divided by the number of shares outstanding at the dividend
record date.
Oil & Gas Matters
Advisory
The term "Boe" means a barrel of oil equivalent
on the basis of 6 Mcf of natural gas to 1 barrel of oil ("bbl").
Boe’s may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A boe
conversation ratio of 6 Mcf: 1 Bbl 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 the value ratio based on the current price of crude oil as
compared to natural gas is significantly different from the energy
equivalency of 6 Mcf: 1Bbl, utilizing a conversion ratio at 6 Mcf:
1 Bbl may be misleading as an indication of value.
This press release contains a number of oil and
gas metrics, including, operating netbacks and FFO netbacks. These
oil and gas metrics have been prepared by management and do not
have standardized meanings or standard methods of calculation and
therefore such measures may not be comparable to similar measures
used by other companies and should not be used to make comparisons.
Such metrics have been included herein to provide readers with
additional measures to evaluate the Company's performance; however,
such measures are not reliable indicators of the future performance
of the Company and future performance may not compare to the
performance in previous periods and therefore such metrics should
not be unduly relied upon. Management uses these oil and gas
metrics for its own performance measurements and to provide
security holders with measures to compare the Company's operations
over time. Readers are cautioned that the information provided by
these metrics, or that can be derived from the metrics presented in
this news release, should not be relied upon for investment or
other purposes.
Dividend Advisory
Future dividend payments, if any, and the level
thereof is uncertain. The Company's dividend policy and any
decision to pay further dividends on the common shares, including
any special dividends, will be subject to the discretion of the
Board and may depend on a variety of factors, including, without
limitation the Company's business performance, financial condition,
financial requirements, growth plans, expected capital requirements
and other conditions existing at such future time including,
without limitation, contractual restrictions and satisfaction of
the solvency tests imposed on the Company under applicable
corporate law. The actual amount, the declaration date, the record
date and the payment date of any dividend are subject to the
discretion of the Board. There can be no assurance that dividends
will be paid at the intended rate or at any rate in the future.
Advisory on Forward Looking
Statements
Certain information regarding Parex set forth in
this document contains forward-looking statements that involve
substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties. The use of
any of the words "plan", "expect", “prospective”, "project",
"intend", "believe", "should", "anticipate", "estimate",
“forecast”, "guidance", “budget” or other similar words, or
statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur
are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such
statements represent Parex' internal projections, estimates or
beliefs concerning, among other things: statements with respect to
the Company's operational and financial position; the Company's
plan, strategy and focus; Parex' plans to repurchase 10% of its
stock and grow the base dividend, while leveraging its substantial
exploitation portfolio and delivering meaningful exploration for
the potential of a step change in long-term production; Parex'
expectations that it will execute a profitable capital plan and
have upside base dividend growth potential; anticipated
year-to-date production rates; anticipated growth in production and
production per share; anticipated 2022 total capital expenditures;
anticipated net operated production and the expected timing
thereof; Parex' ability to advance conventional oil in place
exploitation projects in the Magdalena basin and traditional
near-field exploration in the Llanos basin; Parex' expectations
that it will return at least one third of FFO to shareholders
through share repurchases and dividends, while investing the
remaining FFO in profitable growth; Parex' expected annual FFO in
2022; and the anticipated date and time of the Parex annual general
and special meeting. These statements are only predictions and
actual events or results may differ materially. Although the
Company’s management believes that the expectations reflected in
the forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee
future results, levels of activity, performance or achievement
since such expectations are inherently subject to significant
business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties
and contingencies. Many factors could cause Parex' actual results
to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any
forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, Parex.
These forward-looking statements are subject to
numerous risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, the
impact of general economic conditions in Canada and Colombia;
impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ability of the Company to
carry on its operations as currently contemplated in light of the
COVID-19 pandemic; determinations by OPEC and other countries as to
production levels; volatility in commodity prices; industry
conditions including changes in laws and regulations including
adoption of new environmental laws and regulations, and changes in
how they are interpreted and enforced, in Canada and Colombia;
competition; lack of availability of qualified personnel; the
results of exploration and development drilling and related
activities; obtaining required approvals of regulatory authorities,
in Canada and Colombia; risks associated with negotiating with
foreign governments as well as country risk associated with
conducting international activities; volatility in market prices
for oil; fluctuations in foreign exchange or interest rates;
environmental risks; changes in income tax laws or changes in tax
laws and incentive programs relating to the oil industry; changes
to pipeline capacity; ability to access sufficient capital from
internal and external sources; risk that Parex' evaluation of its
existing portfolio of development and exploration opportunities is
not consistent with its expectations; that production test results
may not necessarily be indicative of long term performance or of
ultimate recovery; failure to reach production targets; risk that
Parex will not have sufficient financial resources in the future to
pay a dividend; risk that the Board does not declare dividends in
the future, that there is no base dividend growth and/or that
Parex' dividend policy changes; risk that the amount of FFO to be
returned to shareholders is less than anticipated; that Parex will
not repurchase 10% of the Company's float; risk that year-to-date
February 2022 production will be less than anticipated, and
anticipated growth in production and production per share will be
less than anticipated; net operated production growth will be less
than anticipated; risk that anticipated capital expenditures and
FFO for 2022 are less than anticipated; and other factors, many of
which are beyond the control of the Company. Readers are cautioned
that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Additional
information on these and other factors that could affect Parex'
operations and financial results are included in reports on file
with Canadian securities regulatory authorities and may be accessed
through the SEDAR website (www.sedar.com).
Although the forward-looking statements
contained in this document are based upon assumptions which
Management believes to be reasonable, the Company cannot assure
investors that actual results will be consistent with these
forward-looking statements. With respect to forward-looking
statements contained in this document, Parex has made assumptions
regarding, among other things: current and anticipated commodity
prices and royalty regimes; the impact (and the duration thereof)
that COVID-19 pandemic will have on the demand for crude oil and
natural gas, Parex' supply chain and Parex' ability to produce,
transport and sell Parex' crude oil and natural gas; availability
of skilled labour; timing and amount of capital expenditures;
future exchange rates; the price of oil, including anticipated
Brent oil prices; the impact of increasing competition; conditions
in general economic and financial markets; availability of drilling
and related equipment; receipt of partner, regulatory and community
approvals; royalty rates; effective tax rates on FFO; future
operating costs; effects of regulation by governmental agencies;
uninterrupted access to areas of Parex’ operations and
infrastructure; recoverability of reserves and future production
rates; timing of drilling and completion of wells; on-stream timing
of production from successful exploration wells; operational
performance of non-operated producing fields; pipeline capacity;
that Parex will have sufficient cash flow, debt or equity sources
or other financial resources required to fund its capital and
operating expenditures and requirements as needed; that Parex'
conduct and results of operations will be consistent with its
expectations; that Parex will have the ability to develop its oil
and gas properties in the manner currently contemplated; current
or, where applicable, proposed industry conditions, laws and
regulations will continue in effect or as anticipated as described
herein; that the estimates of Parex' reserves and production
volumes and the assumptions related thereto (including commodity
prices and development costs) are accurate in all material
respects; that Parex will be able to obtain contract extensions or
fulfill the contractual obligations required to retain its rights
to explore, develop and exploit any of its undeveloped properties;
that Parex will have sufficient financial resources in the future
to pay a dividend; that the Board will declare dividends in the
future; that Parex will have sufficient financial resources to
repurchase shares under its NCIB; that strip prices will remain
unchanged; and other matters.
Management has included the above summary of
assumptions and risks related to forward-looking information
provided in this document in order to provide shareholders with a
more complete perspective on Parex' current and future operations
and such information may not be appropriate for other purposes.
Parex' actual results, performance or achievement could differ
materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these
forward-looking statements and, accordingly, no assurance can be
given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking
statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do, what
benefits Parex will derive. These forward-looking statements are
made as of the date of this document and Parex disclaims any intent
or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events or results or
otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities
laws.
This press release and in particular, the
information in respect of the Company's expected total capital
expenditures and FFO for 2022; and Parex' plans to repurchase 10%
of its stock, may be considered a financial outlook under
applicable securities laws about the Company's potential financial
position, which is subject to numerous assumptions, risk factors,
limitations and qualifications, including those set forth in the
above paragraphs. The actual results of operations of the Company
and the resulting financial results will vary from the amounts set
forth in this press release and such variations may be material.
This information has been provided for illustration only and with
respect to future periods are based on budgets and forecasts that
are speculative and are subject to a variety of contingencies and
may not be appropriate for other purposes. Accordingly, these
estimates are not to be relied upon as indicative of future
results. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the
Company undertakes no obligation to update such financial outlook,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise,
unless required pursuant to applicable law. The financial outlook
contained in this press release was made as of the date of this
press release and was provided for the purpose of providing further
information about the Company's potential future business
operations. Readers are cautioned that the financial outlook
contained in this press release is not conclusive and is subject to
change.
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