Canada's Africa Energy Q2 net loss widens as costs rise
Canada's Africa Energy Q2 net loss widens as costs rise
Overview
Canada oil and gas explorer posted Q2 net loss as operating expenses rose
Company ended Q2 with lower cash and working capital due to operational spending
Raised $4.5 mln in private placement after quarter-end, improving financial position
Outlook
Company focused on obtaining environmental authorization for Block 11B/12B development
Africa Energy expects to hold 75% direct interest in Block 11B/12B after approvals
Company has started early engagement with stakeholders to secure gas offtake customers
Result Drivers
HIGHER EXPENSES - Q2 operating expenses rose mainly due to increased salaries and cash performance incentives
OPERATIONAL SPENDING - Decrease in cash and working capital attributed to cash-based operational expenditures
Company press release: ID:nCNWQJ3Sha
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q2 Net Loss |
| $618,000 |
|
Q2 Basic EPS |
| $0 |
|
Q2 Operating Expenses |
| $640,000 |
|
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