CALGARY, AB / ACCESSWIRE / November 29, 2018 / Prospera Energy Inc. ("Prospera" or the "Corporation") (TSX-V:
PEI) is pleased to announce its financial and operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018. The
condensed interim financial statements, and related management's discussion and analysis ("MD&A") will be available at
www.sedar.com and www.prosperaenergy.com.
OPERATION AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY
The Corporation's oil and gas revenues have experienced significant growth due to changes in production volumes and the price
realized for the sale of the Corporation's production.
Results of Operations
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Three months ended
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Nine months ended
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September 30
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September 30
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Total sales volumes (BOE)
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22,212
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7,200
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40,196
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26,123
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Daily sales volumes (BOE per day)
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241
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78
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147
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96
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Per BOE
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Oil and gas revenue ($)
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58.07
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47.90
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57.72
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53.17
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Royalties ($)
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5.72
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5.16
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4.64
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5.09
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Operating and transportation costs ($)
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33.38
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33.27
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27.66
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33.58
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Operating netback ($)
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18.97
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11.63
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25.41
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14.50
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The positive increase attained in Q3 was largely a result of an increase in production due to the acquisition of three new
properties in eastern Alberta and southwest Saskatchewan; Cuthbert, Luseland and Hearts Hill, in June 2018.
(Please refer to the Corporation's press release dated June 13, 2018 for detailed information regarding the transaction and the
agreement regarding the acquisition of these new properties).
THIRD QUARTER 2018 HIGHLIGHTS
OVERALL PERFORMANCE
A significant increase in revenues from operations was reported in the amount of $1,289,934 for Q3 2018 with
royalty expenses of $127,051. The Corporation reported a loss of $11,926 for Q3 2018, which is a significant improvement in
comparison to a loss of $261,052 for Q3 2017. The reduction in loss arose as a result of gains on the disposition of property and
equipment, as well as the revenues from the newly acquired properties at Cuthbert, Luseland and Hearts Hill.
Total sales volumes in Q3 2018 showed impressive growth as well with 22,212 BOEs (241 BOE per day) as compared to
7,200 BOEs (78 BOE per day) for Q3 2017, representing a significant increase of 209%.
Also positive was the Corporation's realized average oil price Q3 2018. The average price received per barrel in Q3
2018 was $58.07, compared to $47.91 per barrel for Q3 2017.
NETBACK
Average netback for Q3 2018 was $18.97 per BOE compared to $14.00 per BOE for Q3 2017. The increase in the Q3 2018
netback occurred because the Corporation made initiatives to operate its wells at its Red Earth properties and not use third party
facilities for water disposal and oil processing. In addition, production volumes from the newly acquired properties led to
increased BOEs and revenues. With the price differential decreasing, the result was a significant Q3 2018 netback
improvement.
Operating Costs
All activities associated with operating the wells and facilities are included in operating expenses. They include
such items as gathering, processing, treating, compression, hauling, lifting and production storage. The average operating cost per
BOE for Q3 2018 was $18.97 as compared to Q3 2017 costs of $33.27 per BOE. This significant decrease in operating costs was the
result of an increased number of BOEs being spread over fixed and semi-fixed costs in general well servicing, water disposal,
property taxes and processing fees. Transportation costs represented 5% of total revenue in Q3 2018. On a per BOE basis, the cost
was $3.05 in Q3 2018 as compared to $5.04 per BOE in Q3 2017. This reduction in trucking costs was a result of system modifications
and upgrades in the facilities put in place by the Corporation.
Business Combination
On June 11, 2018, pursuant to a purchase and sale agreement (the "Agreement”), the Corporation acquired a 100% working interest
in producing properties located in southwest Saskatchewan and eastern Alberta (the "Assets”). The Corporation was the lead on the
transaction and was supported by an arm's-length private corporation participant who was responsible for 80% of the purchase price
and was subsequently assigned an 80% working interest in the Assets and in the rights and obligations under the Agreement. Per the
Agreement, the Corporation is the operator of the Assets for a minimum period of 18 months from the date of closing and holds a 20%
working interest in the Assets. Cash consideration of $900,000 was paid by the Corporation for its 20% working interest plus
$173,865 in adjustments for prepaid lease rentals paid by the vendor between the effective and closing dates.
The Corporation has the option until December 11, 2019 to acquire an additional 10% working interest in the Assets
for $1,250,000. Since June 11, 2018, the acquisition has contributed $945,322 of petroleum and natural gas revenues and in
addition, $212,120 in operating income (petroleum and natural gas revenue less royalties and operating expenses) to the
Corporation.
DEBT SETTLEMENT
The Corporation is pleased to disclose that a settlement has now been reached with respect to a long-standing dispute with the
former operator of its Red Earth properties, for which the Corporation accrued a contingency amount in trade and other payables in
its 2017 financial statements. For further information surrounding the details of this dispute please refer to the Corporation's
press release dated July 5, 2018.
The Corporation has now paid $150,000 in full settlement of the debt, originally totalling $501,000, that was held in payables.
On November 26, 2018, the Corporation received notice that the former operator's writ of enforcement and security agreement in
respect to these properties were fully discharged.
OUTLOOK
The Corporation continues to be successful in its pro-active approach to lowering overall operating costs while obtaining a
premium price per BOE. Prospera's alliance with Boomerang Energy Marketing is successfully limiting its exposure to apportionments
and the suppressed market conditions that currently affect many other Canadian oil companies.
Proven reserves are significant at the newly acquired Cuthbert, Hearts Hill and Luseland properties. Original oil in place
(which is referred to as total petroleum volume of oil- initially –in-place-stored in a reservoir and includes petroleum contained
in the sub-surface, as well as those quantities already produced) is estimated to be 299,000,000 BOE. The Corporation's strategy to
re-invest revenues into the continued development and expansion of these properties in the last quarter of 2018 will continue
throughout 2019. There are currently 110 wells in production at these properties with a further 75 wells targeted for
re-activation. Prospera is accelerating its ongoing review of all wells and reactivations and workovers are projected to take place
at a rate of 5-8 per month moving forward.
ABOUT PROSPERA INC
Prospera Inc is a Canadian natural resource Corporation engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and production of
oil and gas properties with operations in Alberta and Western Saskatchewan.
DIRECTORS:
Burkhard Franz, Kelowna, BC, Canada
Daryl Fridhandler, Calgary, AB, Canada
Lorraine McVean, Calgary, AB, Canada
OFFICERS:
Daryl Fridhandler, Chairman
Burkhard Franz, President & CEO
Savi Franz, Chief Financial Officer
Glenn Thunberg VP of Exploration & Operations
OTHER:
Corporate Office:
Auditors:
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Production volumes are commonly expressed on a barrel of oil equivalent ("BOE") basis whereby natural gas volumes are converted
at a ratio of six thousand cubic feet to one barrel of oil. The intention is to convert oil and natural gas measurement units into
one basis for improved analysis of results and comparisons with other industry participants. The term BOE may be misleading,
particularly if used in isolation. The conversion ratio is based on an energy equivalent method and does not represent an economic
value equivalency at the wellhead.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release contains forward-looking statements relating to the future operations of the Corporation and other statements
that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as "will", "may", "should",
"anticipate", "expects" and similar expressions. All statements other than statements of historical fact, included in this release,
including, without limitation, statements regarding future plans and objectives of the Corporation, are forward looking statements
that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results
and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. More particularly, it contains forward-looking
statements concerning: (i) production (ii) planned drilling, reactivation, development and waterflood activities, (iii) the
potential number of drilling locations at certain of the Transactions properties, (iv) timing and completion of the Transaction,
including expectations and assumptions concerning timing of receipt of required regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of other
conditions to the completion of the Transaction, and (v) potential development opportunities associated with the Transaction.
Although Prospera believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are
reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because Prospera can give no assurance that they
will prove to be correct. Since forward- looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve
inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to numerous factors
and risks. These include, but are not limited to, risks associated with the oil and gas industry in general (e.g., operational
risks in development, exploration and production; delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects or
capital expenditures; the uncertainty of reserve estimates; the uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to production,
costs and expenses, and health, safety and environmental risks), commodity price and exchange rate fluctuations and uncertainties
resulting from potential delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital
expenditures.
The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of any forward-looking 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 Prospera Inc. As a result, Prospera cannot
guarantee that any forward-looking statement will materialize and the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any
forward-looking information. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove
to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements contained in this news
release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are
made as of the date of this news release, and Prospera does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the
included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly
required by Canadian securities law.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the
TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
SOURCE: Prospera Energy Inc.