RNS Number : 6975K
Arrow Exploration Corp.
30 May 2025
NOT FOR RELEASE, DISTRIBUTION, PUBLICATION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN OR INTO OR FROM THE UNITED STATES, AUSTRALIA, JAPAN, THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO MIGHT CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OR REGULATIONS OF SUCH JURISDICTION.
ARROW ANNOUNCES Q1 2025 INTERIM RESULTS AND PROVIDES OPERATIONAL UPDATE
CALGARY, May 30, 2025 - Arrow Exploration Corp. (AIM: AXL; TSXV: AXL) ("Arrow" or the "Company"), the high-growth operator with a portfolio of assets across key Colombian hydrocarbon basins, is pleased to announce the filing of its Interim Condensed (unaudited) Consolidated Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") for the three months ended March 31, 2025, which are available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) and will also be available shortly on Arrow's website at www.arrowexploration.ca, and to provide an update on operational activity.
Q1 2025 Highlights:
· Recorded $19.5 million of total oil and natural gas revenue, net of royalties, representing a 36% increase when compared to the same period in 2024 (Q1 2024: $14.4 million).
· Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $11.5 million, a 15% increase when compared to Q1 2024 (Q1 2024: $10 million).
· Average corporate production of 4,085 boe/d (Q1 2024: 2,730 boe/d).
· Realized corporate oil operating netbacks(1) of $38.66/bbl.
· Cash position of $24.9 million at the end of Q1 2025.
· Generated operating cashflows of $14.4 million (Q1 2024: $8.6 million).
· Drilled two additional development wells (AB 2 and AB 3) in the Alberta Llanos field in the Tapir block.
· Net income of $2.7 million.
· Completed shooting 90 km2 of new seismic data on the southeast section of the Tapir Block to identify and confirm existing prospects.
(1)Non-IFRS measures - see "Non-IFRS Measures" section within the MD&A
Post Period End Highlights:
· Spud the first horizontal well, AB HZ4, in the Alberta Llanos field in the Tapir block.
· CN HZ 10 and CN 11 brought on production.
· Entered into a $20 million prepayment agreement with an integrated energy company.
Upcoming Drilling
The rig has spud the AB HZ 4 well, the first horizontal well in the Alberta Llanos field, which is expected to be on production in June. Thereafter, the Company expects to drill another horizontal well on the Alberta Llanos pad.
Arrow has also secured a second rig that will mobilize to the Rio Cravo Este (RCE) field to drill up to four development wells in RCE and will then mobilize to the Carrizales Norte pad for further development drilling. The first RCE well is expected to spud in early June.
Total budgeted capital expenditures planned for 2025 is approximately $50 million, net to Arrow, of which $11.4 million was spent in Q1 2025. The capital program is expected to result in production for 2025 being significantly higher than current levels.
Prepayment Agreement
The Company has entered into a two-year crude prepayment agreement with an integrated energy major to market its oil production in Colombia. In exchange for the exclusive right to market the Company's oil production, the agreement provides access of up to US$20 million in prepaid crude sales in year one with the limit reducing to US$15 million in prepaid sales in year two at attractive interest rates.
As at May 1, the Company's cash balances were $24 million.
Marshall Abbott, CEO of Arrow Exploration Corp., commented:
"The first quarter of 2025 has been exciting for Arrow. The two wells, AB 2 and AB 3 at Alberta Llanos, have highlighted the potential for horizontal development in the Ubaque as well as follow up zones in the C7 and Guadalupe."
"During the dry summer months in the Llanos basin, the Company has developed a new road system from the Carrizales Norte pad to the Capullo pad, the Mateguafa Oeste pad and the Mateguafa Attic pad. These pads will be utilized in the Company's planned drilling program for the remainder of 2025. The Company has secured a second rig which is expected to spud the first of four wells at RCE in early June."
"The Company completed a 90 km2 3D seismic program in the southeast section of the Tapir block. The seismic has been processed and is now being analyzed to help develop prospects for the 2026 drilling program."
"In the first quarter of 2025, the Company put in place additional water disposal infrastructure in the form of the conversion of AB 2 into a water disposal well and the workover of RCE 1 and CN 4. We are also working towards the conversion of CN 5 into a water disposal well. AB 2 should be in operation in late Q2 and CN 5 in Q3. The wells at Carrizales Norte and Alberta Llanos have begun to produce more water than previously modeled, resulting in curtailment of production. The new water infrastructure is expected to create excess disposal capacity to allow for increases in pump speed on currently curtailed production and for the next development stage of 2025 budgeted projects."
"Arrow is pleased to announce that it has entered into a prepayment financing agreement with an integrated energy major. The two-year agreement provides Arrow with access to up to US$20 million in prepaid crude sales, with the limit reducing to US$15 million after the first year. This facility provides Arrow with significant financial flexibility, allowing Arrow to pursue growth opportunities from acquisitions to expanded capital programs. In conjunction with the financing, the integrated energy major, through its Colombian subsidiaries, will become the exclusive marketer for all of Arrow's oil production."
"Both Brent and AECO prices have been impacted by the volatility experienced in early 2025 but the Company still has very healthy netbacks from its Colombian oil production. Arrow's 2025 capital budget is expected to be paid for by available cash and cash flow from operations. Our focus for the remainder of 2025 will be to grow production, continue development at the Carrizales Norte, Rio Cravo Este and Alberta Llanos fields and explore low risk new prospects in the Tapir block."
FINANCIAL AND OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS
(in United States dollars, except as otherwise noted)
Three months ended March 31, 2025
Three months ended March 31, 2024
Total natural gas and crude oil revenues, net of royalties
19,506,125
14,404,921
Funds flow from operations (1)
9,745,553
7,210,683
Funds flow from operations (1) per share -
Basic($)
0.03
0.03
Diluted ($)
0.03
0.02
Net income
2,663,764
3,176,727
Net income per share -
Basic ($)
0.01
0.01
Diluted ($)
0.01
0.01
Adjusted EBITDA (1)
11,531,548
10,021,139
Weighted average shares outstanding -
Basic ($)
285,864,348
285,864,348
Diluted ($)
294,094,348
292,791,385
Common shares end of period
285,864,348
285,864,348
Capital expenditures
11,379,180
6,281,328
Cash and cash equivalents
24,946,934
11,606,342
Current Assets
30,288,808
20,779,081
Current liabilities
19,252,474
11,258,252
Adjusted working capital (1)
11,036,334
9,520,829
Long-term portion of restricted cash (2)
129,849
237,814
Total assets
90,532,063
64,579,940
Operating
Natural gas and crude oil production, before royalties
Natural gas (Mcf/d)
1,851
1,760
Natural gas liquids (bbl/d)
6
4
Crude oil (bbl/d)
3,770
2,432
Total (boe/d)
4,085
2,730
Operating netbacks ($/boe) (1)
Natural gas ($/Mcf)
($1.00)
($0.14)
Crude oil ($/bbl)
$42.29
$56.27
Total ($/boe)
$38.66
$50.10
(1)Non-IFRS measures - see "Non-IFRS Measures" section of the MD&A
(2)Long term restricted cash not included in working capital
Discussion of Operating Results
During Q1 2025, the Company's production has decreased due to natural declines and increasing water cuts across its fields in the Tapir block. Production growth is expected to resume once the Company develops additional water handling capacity and executes on the 2025 budget. Nevertheless, the Company has maintained good operating results and healthy EBITDA.
Average Production by Property
Average Production Boe/d
Q1 2025
FY 2024
Q4 2024
Q3 2024
Q2 2024
Q1 2024
Oso Pardo
126
153
154
180
113
166
Ombu (Capella)
-
-
-
-
-
-
Rio Cravo Este (Tapir)
1,118
1,294
1,178
1,078
1,283
1,644
Carrizales Norte (Tapir)
2,321
1,897
3,153
2,784
991
622
Alberta Llanos
205
7
26
-
-
-
Total Colombia
3,770
3,351
4,511
4,042
2,387
2,432
Fir, Alberta
105
81
88
82
77
78
Pepper, Alberta
210
110
139
-
82
220
TOTAL (Boe/d)
4,085
3,542
4,738
4,124
2,546
2,730
The Company's average production for the three months March 31, 2025 was 4,085 boe/d which consisted of crude oil production in Colombia of 3,770 bbl/d, natural gas production of 1,851 Mcf/d, and minor amounts of natural gas liquids. The Company's Q1 2025 production was 50% higher than its Q1 2024 production and 14% lower than Q4 2024 due to natural declines and water handling capability.
Discussion of Financial Results
During Q1 2025 the Company experienced a reduction in both crude oil and gas prices, as summarized below:
Three months ended March 31
2025
2024
Change
Benchmark Prices
AECO (C$/Mcf)
$2.19
$2.55
(14%)
Brent ($/bbl)
$71.47
$84.67
(16%)
West Texas Intermediate ($/bbl)
$71.40
$76.95
(7%)
Realized Prices
Natural gas, net of transportation ($/Mcf)
$1.51
$1.87
(19%)
Natural gas liquids ($/bbl)
$62.02
$66.20
(61%)
Crude oil, net of transportation ($/bbl)
$64.70
$73.31
(12%)
Corporate average, net of transport ($/boe)
$60.48
$66.58
(9%)
(1)Non-IFRS measure
Operating Netbacks
The Company also continued to realize good oil operating netbacks, as summarized below:
Three months ended March 31
2025
2024
Natural Gas ($/Mcf)
Revenue, net of transportation expense
$1.51
$1.87
Royalties
($0.06)
($0.10)
Operating expenses
($2.45)
($1.91)
Natural gas operating netback(1)
($1.00)
($0.14)
Crude oil ($/bbl)
Revenue, net of transportation expense
$64.70
$73.31
Royalties
($7.76)
($9.00)
Operating expenses
($14.65)
($8.04)
Crude oil operating netback(1)
$42.29
$56.27
Corporate ($/boe)
Revenue, net of transportation expense
$60.48
$66.58
Royalties
($7.19)
($8.08)
Operating expenses
($14.63)
($8.40)
Corporate operating netback(1)
$38.66
$50.10
(1)Non-IFRS measure
The operating netbacks of the Company have been affected in 2025 due to increasing water production from its Colombian assets and decreased crude oil prices.
During Q1 2025, the Company incurred $11 million of capital expenditure, primarily in connection with the drilling of additional Alberta Llanos wells in the Tapir block. This tempo is expected to continue during the remainder of 2025, funded by cash on hand and cashflow.
The Company also confirms that its audited financial statements and MD&A for the year ended 31 December 2024 were posted to UK shareholders on May 29, 2025 and are also available on its website.
For further Information, contact:
Arrow Exploration
Marshall Abbott, CEO
+1 403 651 5995
Joe McFarlane, CFO
+1 403 818 1033
Canaccord Genuity (Nominated Advisor and Joint Broker)
Henry Fitzgerald-O'Connor James Asensio George Grainger
+44 (0)20 7523 8000
Auctus Advisors (Joint Broker)
Jonathan Wright
+44 (0)7711 627449
Rupert Holdsworth Hunt
Camarco (Financial PR)
Owen Roberts
+44 (0)20 3781 8331
Rebecca Waterworth
About Arrow Exploration Corp.
Arrow Exploration Corp. (operating in Colombia via a branch of its 100% owned subsidiary Carrao Energy S.A.) is a publicly traded company with a portfolio of premier Colombian oil assets that are underexploited, under-explored and offer high potential growth. The Company's business plan is to expand oil production from some of Colombia's most active basins, including the Llanos, Middle Magdalena Valley (MMV) and Putumayo Basin. The asset base is predominantly operated with high working interests, and the Brent-linked light oil pricing exposure combines with low royalties to yield attractive potential operating margins. Arrow's 50% interest in the Tapir Block is contingent on the assignment by Ecopetrol SA of such interest to Arrow. Arrow's seasoned team is led by a hands-on executive team supported by an experienced board. Arrow is listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange and on TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "AXL".
Forward-looking Statements
This news release contains certain statements or disclosures relating to Arrow that are based on the expectations of its management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to Arrow which may constitute forward-looking statements or information ("forward-looking statements") under applicable securities laws. All such statements and disclosures, other than those of historical fact, which address activities, events, outcomes, results or developments that Arrow anticipates or expects may, could or will occur in the future (in whole or in part) should be considered forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of the words "continue", "expect", "opportunity", "plan", "potential" and "will" and similar expressions. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release reflect several material factors and expectations and assumptions of Arrow, including without limitation, Arrow's evaluation of the impacts of global pandemics, the potential of Arrow's Colombian and/or Canadian assets (or any of them individually), the prices of oil and/or natural gas, and Arrow's business plan to expand oil and gas production and achieve attractive potential operating margins. Arrow believes the expectations and assumptions reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable at this time, but no assurance can be given that these factors, expectations, and assumptions will prove to be correct.
The forward-looking statements included in this news release are not guarantees of future performance and should not be unduly relied upon. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and the Company undertakes no obligations to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Glossary
Bbl/d or bop/d: Barrels per day
$/Bbl: Dollars per barrel
Mcf/d: Thousand cubic feet of gas per day
Mmcf/d: Million cubic feet of gas per day
$/Mcf: Dollars per thousand cubic feet of gas
Mboe: Thousands of barrels of oil equivalent
Boe/d: Barrels of oil equivalent per day
$/Boe: Dollars per barrel of oil equivalent
MMbbls: Million of barrels
BOE's may be misleading particularly if used in isolation. A BOE conversion ratio of 6 Mcf: 1 bblis based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead.
This Announcement contains inside information for the purposes of the UK version of the market abuse regulation (EU No. 596/2014) as it forms part of United Kingdom domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 ("UK MAR").
Non‐IFRS Measures
The Company uses non-IFRS measures to evaluate its performance which are measures not defined in IFRS. Working capital, funds flow from operations, realized prices, operating netback, adjusted EBITDA, and net debt as presented do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and therefore may not be comparable with the calculation of similar measures for other entities. The Company considers these measures as key measures to demonstrate its ability to generate the cash flow necessary to fund future growth through capital investment, and to repay its debt, as the case may be. These measures should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than net income (loss) or cash provided by operating activities or net loss and comprehensive loss as determined in accordance with IFRS as an indicator of the Company's performance. The Company's determination of these measures may not be comparable to that reported by other companies.
Arrow Exploration Corp.
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THREE MONTHS ended MARCH 31, 2025 AND 2024
IN UNITED STATES DOLLARS
(UNAUDITED)
Notice of No Auditor Review of the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
as at and for the three months ended March 31, 2025
Under National Instrument 51-102, Part 4, subsection 4.3 (3)(a), if an auditor has not performed a review of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements, they must be accompanied by a notice indicating that an auditor has not reviewed the financial statements.
The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared by and are the responsibility of the Company's management.
The Company's independent auditor has not performed a review of these financial statements in accordance with standards established by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada for a review of interim financial statements by an entity's auditor.
Arrow Exploration Corp.
Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
In United States Dollars
(Unaudited)
As at
Notes
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash
$
24,946,934
$
18,837,784
Restricted cash and deposits
3
283,973
238,141
Trade and other receivables
4
2,037,258
3,830,215
Taxes receivable
5
2,585,007
2,656,926
Deposits and prepaid expenses
254,969
232,730
Inventory
180,667
177,400
30,288,808
25,973,196
Non-current assets
Restricted cash and deposits
3
129,849
167,545
Exploration and evaluation assets
6
2,725,849
142,995
Property and equipment
7
57,387,557
54,984,998
Total Assets
$
90,532,063
$
81,268,734
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
$
11,992,570
$
8,504,332
Lease obligation
8
57,125
44,639
Income taxes
6,817,123
4,294,109
Stock based compensation liability
10
385,656
1,483,947
19,252,474
14,327,027
Non-current liabilities
Lease obligations
8
161,313
174,767
Other liabilities
607,708
610,059
Deferred income taxes
8,327,154
6,832,229
Decommissioning liability
9
6,502,195
6,307,659
Total liabilities
34,850,844
28,251,741
Shareholders' equity
Share capital
10
73,829,795
73,829,795
Contributed surplus
856,093
856,093
Deficit
(18,107,130)
(20,770,894)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(897,539)
(898,001)
Total shareholders' equity
55,681,219
53,016,993
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$
90,532,063
$
81,268,734
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.
On behalf of the Board:
signed "Gage Jull" Director signed "Ian Langley" Director
Gage Jull Ian Langley
Arrow Exploration Corp.
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
In United States Dollars
(Unaudited)
For the three months ended March 31,
Notes
2025
2024
Revenue
Oil and natural gas
13
22,136,159
16,393,642
Royalties
13
(2,630,034)
(1,988,721)
Total oil and natural gas revenue, net of royalties
19,506,125
14,404,921
Expenses
Operating
5,356,599
2,069,011
Administrative
2,881,990
2,681,922
Share-based compensation (income) expense
10
(1,101,470)
101,278
Financing costs:
Accretion
9
68,277
37,376
Interest
8
7,168
9,769
Other
-
120,653
Foreign exchange (gain) loss
(244,212)
(288,739)
Depletion and depreciation
7
6,520,968
3,531,772
Other income, net
(19,801)
-
Total expenses, net
13,469,519
8,263,042
Income before income tax
6,036,606
6,141,879
Income tax expense
Current
1,877,917
2,505,285
Deferred
1,494,925
459,867
3,372,842
2,965,152
Net income
2,663,764
3,176,727
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign exchange
462
(143,318)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
462
(143,318)
Total comprehensive income
2,664,226
3,033,409
Net income per share:
Basic
$ 0.01
$ 0.01
Diluted
$ 0.01
$ 0.01
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic
285,864,348
285,864,348
Diluted
294,094,348
292,791,385
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.
Arrow Exploration Corp.
Interim Condensed Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
In United States Dollars
(Unaudited)
Share Capital
Contributed Surplus
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Deficit
Total Equity
Balance January 1, 2025
$
73,829,795
$
856,093
$
(898,001)
$
(20,770,894)
$
53,016,993
Net income for the period
-
-
-
2,663,764
2,663,764
Other comprehensive income
-
-
462
-
462
Total comprehensive income
-
-
462
2,663,764
2,664,226
Balance March 31, 2025
$
73,829,795
856,093
(897,539)
(18,107,130)
55,681,219
Share Capital
Contributed Surplus
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Deficit
Total Equity
Balance January 1, 2024
$
73,829,795
$
2,161,945
$
(536,322)
$
(33,945,895)
$
41,509,523
Net income for the period
-
-
-
3,176,727
3,176,7`27
Other comprehensive income
-
-
(143,318)
-
(143,318)
Total comprehensive income
-
-
(143,318)
3,176,727
3,033,409
Share-based compensation
-
101,278
-
-
101,278
Balance March 31, 2024
$
73,829,795
$
2,263,223
$
(679,640)
$
(30,769,168)
$
44,644,210
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.
Arrow Exploration Corp.
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
In United States Dollars
(Unaudited)
For the three months ended March 31,
Notes
2025
2024
Cash flows provided by operating activities:
Net income
$ 2,663,764
$ 3,176,727
Items not involving cash:
Deferred taxes
1,494,925
459,867
Share-based compensation (income) expense
10
(1,101,470)
101,278
Depletion and depreciation
7
6,520,968
3,531,772
Interest on leases
8
7,168
9,769
Accretion
9
68,277
37,376
Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss
91,921
(35,877)
Payment of asset decommissioning obligations
-
(70,229)
Changes in non‑cash working capital balances:
Restricted cash and deposits
(8,136)
343,746
Trade and other receivables
1,792,957
299,554
Taxes receivable
71,920
(164,078)
Deposits and prepaid expenses
(22,238)
(152,963)
Inventory
(3,268)
92
Income tax payable
2,523,014
1,342,465
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
330,382
(297,211)
Cash provided by operating activities
14,430,184
8,582,288
Cash flows used in investing activities:
Additions to exploration and evaluation assets
6
(2,582,854)
(578,082)
Additions to property and equipment
7
(8,796,326)
(5,703,246)
Changes in non-cash working capital
3,157,859
(2,751,994)
Cash flows used in investing activities
(8,221,321)
(9,033,322)
Cash flows used in financing activities:
Lease payments
8
(8,327)
(20,486)
Cash flows used in financing activities
(8,327)
(20,486)
Effect of changes in the exchange rate on cash
(91,386)
(57,514)
Increase (decrease) in cash
6,109,150
(529,034)
Cash, beginning of period
18,837,784
12,135,377
Cash, end of period
24,946,934
11,606,342
Supplemental information
Interest paid
$ -
$ -
Taxes paid
$ -
$ -
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.
1. Corporate Information
Arrow Exploration Corp. ("Arrow" or "the Company") is a public junior oil and gas company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of oil and gas properties in Colombia and in Western Canada. The Company's shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange and the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange plc under the symbol AXL. The head office of Arrow is located at 203, 2303 - 4th Street SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2S 2S7 and the registered office is located at 600, 815 8th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2P 3P2.
2. Basis of Presentation
Statement of compliance
These interim condensed consolidated financial statements (the "Financial Statements") have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard ("IAS") 34 Interim Financial Reporting. These Financial Statements were authorized for issue by the board of directors of the Company on May 29, 2025. They do not contain all disclosures required by International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") for annual financial statements and, accordingly, should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2024.
These Financial Statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, except for financial assets and liabilities recorded in accordance with IFRS 9. The Financial Statements have been prepared using the same accounting policies and methods as the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024. In preparing these condensed consolidated financial statements, the significant judgements made by management in applying the group's accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those that applied to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.
3. Restricted Cash and deposits
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Colombia (i)
$
283,973
$
275,949
Canada
129,849
129,737
Sub-total
413,822
405,686
Long-term portion
(129,849)
(167,545)
Current portion of restricted cash and deposits
$
283,973
$
238,141
(i) This balance is comprised of a deposit held as collateral to guarantee abandonment expenditures related to the Tapir, OMBU and Santa Isabel blocks.
4. Trade and other receivables
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Trade receivables, net of advances
$
507,472
$
1,926,176
Other accounts receivable
1,529,786
1,904,039
$
2,037,258
$
3,830,215
As at March 31, 2025, other accounts receivable include $699,851 (December 31, 2024 - $699,880) receivable from on demand loans with executives and directors.
5. Taxes receivable
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Value-added tax (VAT) credits recoverable
$
2,104,919
$
1,738,536
Income tax withholdings and advances, net
480,088
918,390
$
2,585,007
$
2,656,926
The VAT recoverable balance pertains to non-compensated value-added tax credits originated in Colombia as operational and capital expenditures are incurred. The Company is entitled to compensate or claim for the reimbursement of these VAT credits.
6. Exploration and Evaluation
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Balance, beginning of the period
$
142,995
$
-
Additions
2,582,854
3,818,279
Reclassification to Property and Equipment (Note 8)
-
(3,675,284)
Balance, end of the period
$
2,725,849
$
142,995
During 2024, the Company incurred in exploration and development costs associated to its Alberta Llanos prospect in the Tapir block, and determined the technical feasibility and commercial viability of these assets, transferring $3,675,284 to its property and equipment. An impairment test on these assets was prepared and no losses were identified as a result of such tests.
7. Property and Equipment
Cost
Oil and Gas Properties
Right of Use and Other Assets
Total
Balance, December 31, 2023
$ 75,292,865
$ 544,217
$ 75,837,082
Additions
27,295,956
6,908
27,302,864
Adjustment to ROU assets
-
(53,543)
(53,543)
Transfers from exploration of evaluation assets
3,675,284
-
3,675,284
Decommissioning adjustment
2,702,058
-
2,702,058
Balance, December 31, 2024
$108,966,163
$ 497,582
$109,463,745
Additions
8,796,326
-
8,796,326
Decommissioning adjustment
127,036
-
127,036
Balance, March 31, 2025
$117,889,525
$ 497,582
118,387,107
Accumulated depletion and depreciation and impairment
Oil and Gas Properties
Right of Use and Other Assets
Total
Balance, December 31, 2023
$ 37,074,320
$ 227,142
$ 37,301,462
Depletion and depreciation
17,448,880
86,935
17,535,815
Impairment reversal
(662,753)
-
(662,753)
Balance, December 31, 2024
$ 53,860,447
$ 314,077
$ 54,174,524
Depletion and depreciation
6,504,952
16,016
6,520,968
Balance, March 31, 2025
$ 60,365,399
$ 330,093
$ 60,695,492
Foreign exchange
Balance December 31, 2023
$ (161,237)
$ (3,022)
$ (164,259)
Effects of movements in foreign exchange rates
(122,332)
(17,632)
(139,964)
Balance, December 31, 2024
$ (283,569)
$ (20,654)
$ (304,223)
Effects of movements in foreign exchange rates
6
159
165
Balance, March 31, 2025
$ (283,563)
$ (20,495)
$ (304,058)
Net Book Value
Balance December 31, 2024
$ 54,822,147
$ 162,851
$ 54,984,998
Balance March 31, 2025
$ 57,240,563
$ 146,994
$ 57,387,557
Canada
As at March 31, 2025, no indicators of impairment were identified in the Company's property and equipment. As at December 31, 2024, the Company determined there were indicators of impairment reversal in its Canada CGU. Management determined the recoverable amount of its Canada CGU using the fair value less costs of disposal approach.
8. Lease Obligations
A reconciliation of the discounted lease obligation is set forth below:
2025
2024
Obligation, beginning of the period
$ 219,406
$ 320,593
Changes to leases
-
(53,543)
Lease payments
(8,327)
(57,807)
Interest
7,168
31,846
Effects of movements in foreign exchange rates
191
(21,683)
Obligation, end of the period
218,438
219,406
Current portion
(57,125)
(44,639)
Long-term portion
161,313
174,767
During 2024, the Company recognized the impact of a change in payment terms of its office lease and recognized a decrease in lease liabilities and ROU assets for $ 53,543. As at March 31, 2025, the Company has the following future lease obligations:
Less than one year
71,852
2 - 5 years
215,231
Total lease payments
287,083
Amounts representing interest over the term
(68,645)
Present value of the net obligation
218,438
9. Decommissioning Liability
The following table presents the reconciliation of the beginning and ending aggregate carrying amount of the obligation associated with the decommissioning of oil and gas properties:
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Obligation, beginning of the period
6,307,659
3,973,075
Additions
406,095
1,467,282
Change in estimated cash flows
(279,060)
843,978
Payments or settlements
-
(110,263)
Accretion expense
68,277
178,296
Effects of movements in foreign exchange rates
(776)
(44,709)
Obligation, end of the period
6,502,195
6,307,659
The obligation was calculated using a risk-free discount rate range of 2.50% to 3.75% in Canada (2024: 1.25% to 4.50%) and between 4.43% and 4.60% in Colombia (2024: 4.30% and 4.60%) with an inflation rate of 2.0% and 1.90%, respectively (2024: 2.0% and 1.9%). The majority of costs are expected to occur between 2026 and 2038. The undiscounted amount of cash flows, required over the estimated reserve life of the underlying assets, to settle the obligation, adjusted for inflation, is estimated at $8,204,727 (2024: $8,155,704).
10. Share Capital
(a) Authorized: Unlimited number of common shares without par value
(b) Issued:
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Common shares
Shares
Amounts
Shares
Amounts
Balance at beginning and end of the period
285,864,348
73,829,795
285,864,348
73,829,795
(c) Stock options:
The Company has a stock option plan that provides for the issuance to its directors, officers and employees options to purchase non-transferable common shares not exceeding 10% of the outstanding common shares. The exercise price is based on the closing price of the Company's common shares on the day prior to the day of the grant. A summary of the Company stock option plan as at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 and changes during the periods ended on those dates is presented below:
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Stock Options
Number of options
Weighted average exercise price (CAD $)
Number of options
Weighted average exercise price (CAD $)
Beginning of period
25,795,002
$0.24
20,531,668
$0.18
Granted
-
-
14,176,108
$0.27
Expired/Forfeited
-
-
(2,433,333)
$0.12
Exercised
-
-
(7,479,441)
$0.11
End of period
25,795,002
$0.24
25,795,002
$0.24
Exercisable, end of period
8,492,778
$0.32
8,442,778
$0.42
Date of Grant
Number Outstanding
Exercise Price (CAD $)
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life
Date of Expiry
Number Exercisable March 31, 2025
October 22, 2018
250,000
$1.15
3.81
Oct. 22, 2028
250,000
May 3, 2019
100,000
$0.31
4.34
May 3, 2029
100,000
March 20, 2020
1,200,000
$0.05
5.22
Mar. 20, 2030
1,200,000
April 13, 2020
1,200,000
$0.05
5.28
April 13, 2030
1,200,000
December 13, 2021
2,983,336
$0.13
0.45
June 13, 2024 and 2025
2,983,336
June 9, 2022
600,001
$0.28
0.74
Dec. 9, 2023, 2024 and 2025
133,333
September 7, 2022
833,334
$0.26
0.68
Mar. 7, 2024, 2025 and 2026
416,666
December 21, 2022
3,652,222
$0.28
1.94
June 21, 2024, 2025 and 2026
1,826,110
January 23, 2023
100,000
$0.32
1.06
July 23, 2024, 2025 and 2026
50,000
September 21, 2023
1,000,000
$0.33
1.22
Mar. 21, 2025, 2026 and 2027
333,333
April 29, 2024
8,543,888
$0.38
1.83
Oct.29 2025, 2026 and 2027
-
September 11, 2024
4,332,221
$0.48
2.19
Mar.11 2026, 2027 and 2028
-
Total
25,795,002
$0.32
1.87 years
8,492,778
For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company has recognized shared-based compensation income of $1,101,470 (2024: expense of $101,278) corresponding to the progressive vesting and fair market value of options, reducing its stock based compensation liability in the same amount (2024: increasing contributed surplus).
11. Commitments and Contingencies
Exploration and Production Contracts
The Company has entered into a number of exploration contracts in Colombia which require the Company to fulfill work program commitments and issue financial guarantees related thereto (see Letters of Credit section below). Presented below are the Company's exploration and production contractual commitments at March 31, 2025:
Block
Less than 1 year
1-3 years
Thereafter
Total
COR-39
-
12,000,000
-
12,000,000
Total
-
12,000,000
-
12,000,000
Contingencies
From time to time, the Company may be involved in litigation or has claims sought against it in the normal course of business operations.
Management of the Company is not currently aware of any claims or actions that would materially affect the Company's reported financial position or results from operations. Under the terms of certain agreements and the Company's by-laws the Company indemnifies individuals who have acted at the Company's request to be a director and/or officer of the Company, to the extent permitted by law, against any and all damages, liabilities, costs, charges or expenses suffered by or incurred by those individuals.
Letters of Credit
At March 31, 2025, the Company had obligations under Letters of Credit ("LC's") outstanding totaling $3.1 million to guarantee work commitments on exploration blocks and other contractual commitments. In the event the Company fails to secure the renewal of the letters of credit underlying the ANH guarantees, the ANH could decide to cancel the underlying exploration and production contract, as applicable.
Current Outstanding Letters of Credit
Contract
Beneficiary
Issuer
Type
Amount (US $)
Renewal Date
SANTA ISABEL
ANH
Carrao Energy
Abandonment
621,158
April 14, 2026
ANH
Carrao Energy
Financial Capacity
1,672,162
June 30, 2025
COR - 39
ANH
Carrao Energy
Compliance
100,000
June 30, 2025
OMBU
ANH
Carrao Energy
Financial Capacity
436,300
October 14, 2025
OMBU
ANH
Carrao Energy
Abandonment
265,782
August 28, 2025
Total
3,095,402
12. Risk Management
The Company holds various forms of financial instruments. The nature of these instruments and the Company's operations expose the Company to commodity price, credit and foreign exchange risks. The Company manages its exposure to these risks by operating in a manner that minimizes its exposure to the extent practical.
(a) Commodity price risk
The Company's principal operation is the production and sale of crude oil and natural gas. Fluctuations in prices of these commodities directly impact the Company's financial performance. Commodity price risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate as a result of changes in commodity prices. Lower commodity prices can also impact the Company's ability to raise capital. Commodity prices for crude oil are impacted by world economic events that dictate the levels of supply and demand. There were no derivative contracts during 2025.
(b) Credit Risk
Credit risk reflects the risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or counterparty to a contract fails to fulfill their contractual obligations. It arises mostly from the Company's cash balances and accounts receivable. The Company's cash balances are held with six counterparties, large reputable financial institutions, and management has therefore concluded that credit associated is low. The majority of the Company's account receivable balances relate to petroleum and natural gas sales. The Company's policy is to enter into agreements with customers that are well established entities in the oil and gas industry such that the level of risk is mitigated. In Colombia, a significant portion of the sales is with producing companies and commodities trader under existing sale/offtake agreements with prepayment provisions and priced using the Brent benchmark. The Company's trade account receivables primarily relate to sales of crude oil and natural gas, which are normally collected within 25 days (in Canada) and up to 15 days (in Colombia) after the month of production.
Other accounts receivable mainly relate to balances owed by the Company's partner in one of its blocks, and are mainly recoverable through joint billings. The Company has historically not experienced any significant collection issues with its customers and partners.
(c) Market Risk
Market risk is comprised of two components: foreign currency exchange risk and interest rate risk.
i) Foreign Currency Exchange Risk
The Company operates on an international basis and therefore foreign exchange risk exposures arise from transactions denominated in currencies other than the United States dollar. The Company is exposed to foreign currency fluctuations as it holds cash and incurs expenditures in exploration and evaluation and administrative costs in foreign currencies.
The Company incurs expenditures in Canadian dollars, United States dollars, British Pounds and the Colombian peso and is exposed to fluctuations in exchange rates in these currencies. There are no exchange rate contracts in place.
ii) Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that future cash flows will fluctuate as a result of changes in market interest rates. The Company is not currently exposed to interest rate risk.
(d) Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk includes the risk that, as a result of the Company's operational liquidity requirements:
· The Company will not have sufficient funds to settle a transaction on the due date;
· The Company will be forced to sell financial assets at a value which is less than what they are worth; or
· The Company may be unable to settle or recover a financial asset.
The Company's approach to managing its liquidity risk is to ensure, within reasonable means, sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due, under both normal and unusual conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or jeopardizing the Company's business objectives. The Company prepares annual capital expenditure budgets which are monitored regularly and updated as considered necessary. Petroleum and natural gas production is monitored daily to provide current cash flow estimates and the Company utilizes authorizations for expenditures on projects to manage capital expenditures. Any funding shortfall may be met in a number of ways, including, but not limited to, the issuance of new debt or equity instruments, further expenditure reductions and/or the introduction of joint venture partners.
(e) Capital Management
The Company's objective is to maintain a capital base sufficient to provide flexibility in the future development of the business and maintain investor, creditor and market confidence. The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments in response to changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets. The Company considers its capital structure to include share capital, bank debt (when available), promissory notes and working capital, defined as current assets less current liabilities. From time to time the Company may issue common shares or other securities, sell assets or adjust its capital spending to manage current and projected debt levels. The Company adjusts its capital structure based on its net debt level. Net debt is a non-GAAP measure and is defined as the principal amount of its outstanding debt, less working capital items. The Company prepares annual budgets, which are updated as necessary including current and forecast crude oil prices, changes in capital structure, execution of the Company's business plan and general industry conditions. The annual budget is approved by the Board of Directors. The Company's capital includes the following:
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Working capital
$11,036,334
$ 11,646,169
13. Segmented Information
The Company has two reportable operating segments: Colombia and Canada. The Canada segment is also considered the corporate segment. The following tables show information regarding the Company's segments for the years ended as at March 31:
Three months ended March 31, 2025
Colombia
Canada
Total
Revenue:
Oil Sales
$
21,850,288
$
-
$
21,850,288
Natural gas and liquid sales
-
285,871
285,871
Royalties
(2,620,671)
(9,363)
(2,630,034)
Expenses
(11,911,128)
(1,558,391)
(13,469,519)
Income taxes
(3,372,842)
-
(3,372,842)
Net income (loss)
$
3,945,647
$
(1,281,883)
$
2,663,764
Capital expenditures for the period
$
9,895,072
$
1,484,108
$
11,379,180
Total Assets as at March 31, 2025
$
83,377,874
$
7,154,189
$
90,532,063
Total liabilities as at March 31, 2025
$
30,422,878
$
4,427,966
$
34,850,844
Three months ended March 31, 2024
Colombia
Canada
Total
Revenue:
Oil Sales
$
16,067,291
$
-
$
16,067,291
Natural gas and liquid sales
-
326,351
326,351
Royalties
(1,972,379)
(16,342)
(1,988,721)
Expenses
(5,586,708)
(2,676,335)
(8,263,042)
Income taxes
(2,965,152)
-
(2,965,152)
Net income (loss)
$
5,543,052
$
(2,366,326)
$
3,176,727
Capital expenditures for the period
$
6,281,043
$
285
$
6,281,328
Total Assets as at December 31, 2024
$
58,524,885
$
6,055,055
$
64,579,940
Total liabilities as at December 31, 2024
$
17,234,936
$
2,610,794
$
19,935,730
14. Subsequent event
During May 2025, The Company has entered into a two-year crude prepayment agreement with an integrated energy major to market its oil production in Colombia. The agreement provides access to $20 million US in funding in year one and $15 million in funding in year two. The interest rate is SOFR + 4% for the first $10 million and SOFR + 5% for amounts exceeding $10 million.
Arrow Exploration Corp.
MANAGEMENT's DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2025
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
This Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") as provided by the management of Arrow Exploration Corp. ("Arrow" or the "Company"), is dated as of May 29, 2025 and should be read in conjunction with Arrow's interim condensed (unaudited) consolidated financial statements and related notes as at and for the three months ended March 31 2025 and 2024. Additional information relating to Arrow, including its annual consolidated financial statements and related notes as at and for years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 (the "Annual Financial Statements"), is available under Arrow's profile on www.sedar.com.
Advisories
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"), and all amounts herein are expressed in United States dollars, unless otherwise noted, and all tabular amounts are expressed in United States dollars, unless otherwise noted. Additional information for the Company may be found on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Advisory Regarding Forward‐Looking Statements
This MD&A contains certain statements or disclosures relating to Arrow that are based on the expectations of its management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to Arrow which may constitute forward-looking statements or information ("forward-looking statements") under applicable securities laws. All such statements and disclosures, other than those of historical fact, which address activities, events, outcomes, results or developments that Arrow anticipates or expects may, could or will occur in the future (in whole or in part) should be considered forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of the words "believe", "continue", "could", "expect", "likely", "may", "outlook", "plan", "potential", "will", "would" and similar expressions. In particular, but without limiting the foregoing, this MD&A contains forward-looking statements pertaining to the following: global pandemics and their impact; tax liability; capital management strategy; capital structure; credit facilities and other debt; letters of credit; Arrow's costless collar structure; cost reduction initiatives; potential drilling on the Tapir block; capital requirements; expenditures associated with asset retirement obligations; future drilling activity and the development of the Rio Cravo Este, Carrizales Norte and Alberta Llanos structures on the Tapir Block. Statements relating to "reserves" and "resources" are deemed to be forward-looking information, as they involve the implied assessment, based on certain estimates and assumptions, that the reserves and resources described exist in the quantities predicted or estimated and can be profitably produced in the future.
The forward-looking statements contained in this MD&A reflect several material factors and expectations and assumptions of Arrow including, without limitation: current and anticipated commodity prices and royalty regimes; the impact of the global pandemics; the financial impact of Arrow's costless collar structure; availability of skilled labour; timing and amount of capital expenditures; future exchange rates; commodity prices; the impact of increasing competition; general economic conditions; availability of drilling and related equipment; receipt of partner, regulatory and community approvals; royalty rates; changes in income tax laws or changes in tax laws and incentive programs; future operating costs; effects of regulation by governmental agencies; uninterrupted access to areas of Arrow's operations and infrastructure; recoverability of reserves; future production rates; timing of drilling and completion of wells; pipeline capacity; that Arrow 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 Arrow's conduct and results of operations will be consistent with its expectations; that Arrow 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; that the estimates of Arrow's reserves and production volumes and the assumptions related thereto (including commodity prices and development costs) are accurate in all material respects; that Arrow will be able to obtain contract extensions or fulfil the contractual obligations required to retain its rights to explore, develop and exploit any of its undeveloped properties; and other matters.
Arrow believes the material factors, expectations and assumptions reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable at this time but no assurance can be given that these factors, expectations and assumptions will prove to be correct. The forward-looking statements included in this MD&A are not guarantees of future performance and should not be unduly relied upon.
Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements including, without limitation: the impact of general economic conditions; 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; competition; lack of availability of qualified personnel; the results of exploration and development drilling and related activities; obtaining required approvals of regulatory authorities; counterparty risk; risks associated with negotiating with foreign governments as well as country risk associated with conducting international activities; commodity price volatility; fluctuations in foreign exchange or interest rates; environmental risks; changes in income tax laws or changes in tax laws and incentive programs; changes to pipeline capacity; ability to secure a credit facility; ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources; risk that Arrow's evaluation of its existing portfolio of development and exploration opportunities is not consistent with future results; that production may not necessarily be indicative of long term performance or of ultimate recovery; and certain other risks detailed from time to time in Arrow's public disclosure documents including, without limitation, those risks identified in Arrow's 2018 AIF, a copy of which is available on Arrow's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
Non‐IFRS Measures
The Company uses non-IFRS measures to evaluate its performance which are measures not defined in IFRS. Working capital, funds flow from operations, realized prices, operating netback, adjusted EBITDA, and net debt as presented do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and therefore may not be comparable with the calculation of similar measures for other entities. The Company considers these measures as key measures to demonstrate its ability to generate the cash flow necessary to fund future growth through capital investment, and to repay its debt, as the case may be. These measures should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than net income or cash provided by (used in) operating activities or net income and comprehensive income as determined in accordance with IFRS as an indicator of the Company's performance. The Company's determination of these measures may not be comparable to that reported by other companies.
Adjusted working capital is calculated as current assets minus current liabilities, excluding non-cash liabilities; funds from operations is calculated as cash flows provided by operating activities adjusted to exclude changes in non-cash working capital balances; realized price is calculated by dividing gross revenue by gross production, by product, in the applicable period; operating netback is calculated as total natural gas and crude revenues minus royalties, transportation costs and operating expenditures; adjusted EBITDA is calculated as net income adjusted for interest, income taxes, depreciation, depletion, amortization and other similar non-recurring or non-cash charges; and net debt (net cash) is defined as the principal amount of its outstanding debt, less working capital items excluding non-cash liabilities.
The Company also presents funds from operations per share, whereby per share amounts are calculated using weighted- average shares outstanding consistent with the calculation of net income per share.
A reconciliation of the non-IFRS measures is included as follows:
(in United States dollars)
Three months ended March 31, 2025
Three months ended March 31, 2024
Net income
2,663,764
3,176,727
Add/(subtract):
Share based payments
(1,101,470)
101,278
Financing costs:
Accretion on decommissioning obligations
68,277
37,376
Interest
7,168
9,769
Other
-
199,065
Depreciation and depletion
6,520,968
3,531,772
Income tax expense
3,372,842
2,965,152
Adjusted EBITDA (1)
11,531,548
10,021,139
Cash flows provided by operating activities
14,430,184
8,582,288
Minus - Changes in non‑cash working capital balances:
Trade and other receivables
(1,792,957)
(299,554)
Restricted cash
8,136
(343,746)
Taxes receivable
(71,920)
164,078
Deposits and prepaid expenses
22,238
152,963
Inventory
3,268
(92)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
(2,523,014)
297,211
Income tax payable
(330,382)
(1,342,465)
Funds flow from operations (1)
9,745,553
7,210,683
(1)Non-IFRS measures
The term barrel of oil equivalent ("boe") is used in this MD&A. Boe may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A boe conversion ratio of 6 thousand cubic feet ("Mcf") of natural gas to one barrel of oil ("bbl") is used in the MD&A. This conversion ratio of 6:1 is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead.
FINANCIAL AND OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS
(in United States dollars, except as otherwise noted)
Three months ended March 31, 2025
Three months ended March 31, 2024
Total natural gas and crude oil revenues, net of royalties
19,506,125
14,404,921
Funds flow from operations (1)
9,745,553
7,210,683
Funds flow from operations (1) per share -
Basic($)
0.03
0.03
Diluted ($)
0.03
0.02
Net income
2,663,764
3,176,727
Net income per share -
Basic ($)
0.01
0.01
Diluted ($)
0.01
0.01
Adjusted EBITDA (1)
11,531,548
10,021,139
Weighted average shares outstanding -
Basic ($)
285,864,348
285,864,348
Diluted ($)
294,094,348
292,791,385
Common shares end of period
285,864,348
285,864,348
Capital expenditures
11,379,180
6,281,328
Cash and cash equivalents
24,946,934
11,606,342
Current Assets
30,288,808
20,779,081
Current liabilities
19,252,474
11,258,252
Adjusted working capital (1)
11,036,334
9,520,829
Long-term portion of restricted cash and deposits (2)
129,849
237,814
Total assets
90,532,063
64,579,940
Operating
Natural gas and crude oil production, before royalties
Natural gas (Mcf/d)
1,851
1,760
Natural gas liquids (bbl/d)
6
4
Crude oil (bbl/d)
3,770
2,432
Total (boe/d)
4,085
2,730
Operating netbacks ($/boe) (1)
Natural gas ($/Mcf)
($1.00)
($0.14)
Crude oil ($/bbl)
$42.29
$56.27
Total ($/boe)
$38.66
$50.10
(1)Non-IFRS measures - see "Non-IFRS Measures" section within this MD&A
(2)Long term restricted cash not included in working capital
The Company
Arrow is a junior oil and gas company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of oil and gas properties in Colombia and Western Canada. The Company's shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange and the London AIM exchange under the symbol AXL.
The Company and Arrow Exploration Ltd. entered into an arrangement agreement dated June 1, 2018, as amended, whereby the parties completed a business combination pursuant to a plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (Alberta) ("ABCA") on September 28, 2018. Arrow Exploration Ltd. and Front Range's then wholly-owned subsidiary, 2118295 Alberta Ltd., were amalgamated to form Arrow Holdings Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (the "Arrangement"). On May 31, 2018, Arrow Exploration Ltd. entered in a share purchase agreement, as amended, with Canacol Energy Ltd. ("Canacol"), to acquire Canacol's Colombian oil properties held by its wholly-owned subsidiary Carrao Energy S.A. ("Carrao"). On September 27, 2018, Arrow Exploration Ltd. closed the agreement with Canacol, and during 2024 Carrao changed its name to Arrow Exploration Switzerland GmbH.
On May 31, 2018, Arrow Exploration Ltd., entered into a purchase and sale agreement to acquire a 50% beneficial interest in a contract entered into with Ecopetrol S.A. pertaining to the exploration and production of hydrocarbons in the Tapir block from Samaria Exploration & Production S.A. ("Samaria"). On September 27, 2018, Arrow Exploration Ltd. closed the agreement with Samaria. As at March 31, 2025 the Company held an interest in four oil blocks in Colombia and oil and natural gas leases in five areas in Canada as follows:
Gross Acres
Working Interest
Net Acres
COLOMBIA
Tapir
Operated1
65,125
50%
32,563
Oso Pardo
Operated
672
100%
672
Ombu
Non-operated
56,482
10%
5,648
COR-39
Operated
95,111
100%
95,111
Total Colombia
217,390
133,994
CANADA
Fir
Non operated
7,680
32%
2,458
Penhold
Non-operated
480
13%
61
Pepper
Operated
19,200
100%
19,200
Wapiti
Non-operated
1,280
13%
160
Ante Creek
Operated
2,560
100%
2,560
KEHO
Operated
8,163
100%
8,163
Total Canada
39,363
32,602
TOTAL
256,753
166,596
The Company's primary producing assets are located in Colombia in the Tapir, Oso Pardo and Ombu blocks, with natural gas production in Canada at Fir and Pepper, Alberta.
Llanos Basin
Within the Llanos Basin, the Company is engaged in the exploration, development and production of oil within the Tapir block. In the Llanos Basin most oil accumulations are associated with three-way dip closure against NNE-SSW trending normal faults and can have pay within multiple reservoirs. The Tapir block contain large areas not yet covered by 3D seismic, and in Management's opinion offer substantial exploration upside.
1The Company's interest in the Tapir block is held through a private contract with Petrolco, who holds a 50% participating interest in, and is the named operator of, the Tapir contract with Ecopetrol. The formal assignment to the Company is subject to Ecopetrol's consent. The Company is the de facto operator pursuant to certain agreements with Petrolco (details of which are set out in Paragraph 16.13 of the Company's AIM Admission Document dated October 20, 2021).
Middle Magdalena Valley ("MMV") Basin
Oso Pardo Field
The Oso Pardo Field is located in the Santa Isabel Block in the MMV Basin. It is a 100% owned property operated by the Company. The Oso Pardo field is located within a Production Licence covering 672 acres. Three wells have been drilled to date within the licensed area.
Ombu E&P Contract - Capella Conventional Heavy Oil Discovery
The Caguan Basin covers an area of approximately 60,000 km2 and lies between the Putumayo and Llanos Basins. The primary reservoir target is the Upper Eocene aged Mirador formation. The Capella structure is a large, elongated northeast-southwest fault-related anticline, with approximately 17,500 acres in closure at the Mirador level. The field is located approximately 250 km away from the nearest offloading station at Neiva, where production from Capella is trucked.
The Capella No. 1 discovery well was drilled in July 2008 and was followed by a series of development wells. The Company earned a 10% working interest in the Ombu E&P Contract by paying 100% of all activities associated with the drilling, completion, and testing of the Capella No. 1 well. The Capella field is currently suspended and temporarily shut in.
Fir, Alberta
The Company has an average non-operated 32% WI in 12 gross (3.84 net) sections of oil and natural gas rights and 17 gross (4.5 net) producing natural gas wells at Fir. The wells produce raw natural gas into the Cecilia natural gas plant where it is processed.
Pepper, Alberta
The Company holds a 100% operated WI in 37 sections of Montney P&NG rights on its Pepper asset in West Central Alberta. The 6-26-53-23W5M Montney gas well (West Pepper) is tied into the Galloway gas plant for processing. The 3-21-52-22W5M Montney gas well (East Pepper) is currently tied into the Sundance gas plant for processing. The majority of lands have tenure extending into 2025.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 Financial and Operational Highlights
· Arrow recorded $19,506,125 in revenues, net of royalties, on crude oil sales of 337,697 bbls, 554 bbls of natural gas liquids ("NGL's") and 166,590 Mcf of natural gas sales;
· Funds flow from operations of $9,745,553;
· Net income of $2,663,764 and adjusted EBITDA was $11,531,548;
Results of Operations
During Q1 2025, the Company's production has decreased due to natural declines and increasing water cuts across its fields in the Tapir block. Production growth is expected once the Company develops water handling capability and executes on the 2025 budget. Nevertheless, the Company has maintained good operating results and healthy EBITDA.
Average Production by Property
Average Production Boe/d
Q1 2025
Year 2024
Q4 2024
Q3 2024
Q2 2024
Q1 2024
Oso Pardo
126
153
154
180
113
166
Ombu (Capella)
-
-
-
-
-
-
Rio Cravo Este (Tapir)
1,118
1,294
1,178
1,078
1,283
1,644
Carrizales Norte (Tapir)
2,321
1,897
3,153
2,784
991
622
Alberta Llanos
205
7
26
-
-
-
Total Colombia
3,770
3,351
4,511
4,042
2,387
2,432
Fir, Alberta
105
81
88
82
77
78
Pepper, Alberta
210
110
139
-
82
220
TOTAL (Boe/d)
4,085
3,542
4,738
4,124
2,546
2,730
The Company's average production for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was 4,085 boe/d which consisted of crude oil production in Colombia of 3,770 bbl/d, natural gas production of 1,851 Mcf/d, and minor amounts of natural gas liquids. The Company's Q1 2025 production was 50% higher than its Q1 2024 production and 14% lower than Q4 2024 due to natural declines and water handling capability.
Average Daily Natural Gas and Oil Production and Sales Volumes
Three months ended March 31
2025
2024
Natural Gas (Mcf/d)
Natural gas production
1,851
1,760
Natural gas sales
1,851
1,760
Realized Contractual Natural Gas Sales
1,851
1,760
Crude Oil (bbl/d)
Crude oil production
3,770
2,432
Inventory movements and other
(18)
3
Crude Oil Sales
3,752
2,435
Corporate
Natural gas production (boe/d)
309
294
Natural gas liquids(bbl/d)
6
4
Crude oil production (bbl/d)
3,770
2,432
Total production (boe/d)
4,085
2,730
Inventory movements and other (boe/d)
(18)
3
Total Corporate Sales (boe/d)
4,067
2,733
(1) Royalties paid in kind reduce the Company's crude oil sales volumes
During the three months ended March 31, 2025 the majority of production was attributed to Colombia, where all of Company's blocks were producing, except for Capella.
Natural Gas and Oil Revenues
Three months ended March 31
2025
2024
Natural Gas
Natural gas revenues
$ 251,517
$ 300,224
NGL revenues
34,354
26,127
Royalties
(9,363)
(16,342)
Revenues, net of royalties
276,508
310,009
Oil
Oil revenues
$ 21,850,288
$ 16,067,291
Royalties
(2,620,671)
(1,972,379)
Revenues, net of royalties
19,229,617
14,094,912
Corporate
Natural gas revenues
$ 251,517
$ 300,224
NGL revenues
34,354
26,127
Oil revenues
21,850,288
16,067,291
Total revenues
22,136,159
16,393,642
Royalties
(2,630,034)
(1,988,721)
Natural gas and crude oil revenues, net of royalties, as reported
$ 19,506,125
$ 14,404,921
Natural gas and crude oil revenues, net of royalties, for the three months ended March 31, 2025 were $19,506,125 (2024: $14,404,921), which represents an increase of 35% when compared to Q1 2024, and 16% lower than Q4 2024. The increase is mainly due to increased oil production in Colombia from 2024 to 2025, offset by decrease in revenue in Canada, and the decrease from Q4 2024 is mainly due to natural declines and increased water cut in some wells located in the Tapir block.
Average Benchmark and Realized Prices
Three months ended March 31
2025
2024
Change
Benchmark Prices
AECO (C$/Mcf)
$2.19
$2.55
(14%)
Brent ($/bbl)
$71.47
$84.67
(16%)
West Texas Intermediate ($/bbl)
$71.40
$76.95
(7%)
Realized Prices
Natural gas, net of transportation ($/Mcf)
$1.51
$1.87
(19%)
Natural gas liquids ($/bbl)
$62.02
$66.20
(61%)
Crude oil, net of transportation ($/bbl)
$64.70
$73.31
(12%)
Corporate average, net of transport ($/boe)
$60.48
$66.58
(9%)
(1)Non-IFRS measure
The Company realized prices of $60.48 per boe during the three months ended March 31, 2025 (2024: $66.58), due to overall decrease in oil and natural gas prices during 2025 and increase production of heavier oil which is sold at larger discounts when compared to lighter oil.
Operating Expenses
Three months ended March 31
2025
2024
Natural gas & NGL's
408,878
306,224
Crude oil
4,947,721
1,762,787
Total operating expenses
5,356,599
2,069,011
Natural gas ($/Mcf)
$2.45
$1.91
Crude oil ($/bbl)
$14.65
$8.04
Corporate ($/boe)(1)
$14.63
$8.40
(1)Non-IFRS measure
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, Arrow incurred operating expenses of $5,356,599 (2024: $2,069,011). This increase in operating costs is mainly due to increased production in the Company's Carrizales Norte and Alberta Llanos fields, including trucking water production to disposal wells at Company owned disposal wells or third-party disposal facilities. The Company is developing water pipelines additional disposal wells and fields to bring down costs associated with water disposal.
Operating Netbacks
Three months ended March 31
2025
2024
Natural Gas ($/Mcf)
Revenue, net of transportation expense
$1.51
$1.87
Royalties
($0.06)
($0.10)
Operating expenses
($2.45)
($1.91)
Natural gas operating netback(1)
($1.00)
($0.14)
Crude oil ($/bbl)
Revenue, net of transportation expense
$64.70
$73.31
Royalties
($7.76)
($9.00)
Operating expenses
($14.65)
($8.04)
Crude oil operating netback(1)
$42.29
$56.27
Corporate ($/boe)
Revenue, net of transportation expense
$60.48
$66.58
Royalties
($7.19)
($8.08)
Operating expenses
($14.63)
($8.40)
Corporate operating netback(1)
$38.66
$50.10
(1)Non-IFRS measure
The operating netbacks of the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2025 have been affected by decreases in crude oil and natural gas prices, and increasing operating costs from its Tapir fields, which have experienced increased water production. The Company is developing alternatives to dispose of trucking water for disposal with both disposal wells and fields to address the increase in water handling costs.
General and Administrative Expenses (G&A)
Three months ended March 31
2025
2024
General and Administrative expenses, gross
2,984,975
2,937,113
G&A recovered from 3rd parties
(102,985)
(255,191)
Total G&A
2,881,990
2,681,922
Total G&A per boe
$7.87
$10.89
For the three months ended March 31, 2025, G&A expenses before recoveries totaled $2,984,975 (2024: $2,937,113). G&A expenses were steady when compared to Q1 2024 and, due to the Company's increased production, G&A expenses were reduced, on a per barrel basis, when compared to 2024.
Share-based Compensation
Three months ended March 31
2025
2024
Share-based Compensation (income) expense
(1,101,470)
101,278
Share-based compensation income for the three months ended March 31, 2025 totaled $1,101,470 (2024: expense of $101,278) due to fair market valuation of this obligation with a corresponding effect in stock based compensation liability.
Financing Costs
Three months ended March 31
2025
2024
Financing expense paid or payable
7,168
130,422
Non-cash financing costs
68,277
37,376
Net financing costs
$75,445
167,798
The finance expense for 2025 is mostly related to lease obligation interest and financial transactions tax paid in Colombia. The non-cash finance cost represents the accretion in the present value of the decommissioning obligation for the period. The amount of this expense will fluctuate commensurate with the asset retirement obligation as new wells are drilled or properties are acquired or disposed.
Depletion and Depreciation
Three months ended March 31
2025
2024
Depletion and depreciation
6,520,968
3,531,772
Depletion and depreciation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2025 totaled $6,520,968 (2024: $3,531,772). This increase is due to higher carrying value of depletable property and equipment, and increased production. The Company uses the unit of production method and proved plus probable reserves to calculate its depletion and depreciation expense.
Income Tax Expense
Three months ended March 31
2025
2024
Current income tax
1,877,917
2,505,285
Deferred income tax
1,494,925
459,867
Net income tax expense
3,372,842
2,965,152
The Company recognized a net income tax expense of $3,372,842 (2024: $2,965,152) which consisted on $1,877,917 of current income tax expense (2024: $2,505,285) and an expense of $1,494,925 of deferred income tax (2024: $459,867). This increase is mainly caused by the continuous increase of the Company's net taxable income, especially in Colombia.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Capital Management
The Company's objective is to maintain a capital base sufficient to provide flexibility in the future development of the business and maintain investor, creditor and market confidence. The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments in response to changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets. The Company considers its capital structure to include share capital, debt and adjusted working capital. From time to time the Company may issue common shares or other securities, sell assets or adjust its capital spending to manage current and projected debt levels.
As at March 31, 2025 the Company has a working capital of $11,036,334 which has been maintained at healthy levels for several reporting periods and has allowed the company to use its operational cash flows to settle its obligations and to continue growing in part due to the relative stability in energy commodity prices. As at March 31, 2025 the Company's net debt (net cash) was calculated as follows:
March 31, 2025
Current assets
$
30,288,808
Less:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
(11,992,570)
Income taxes payable
(6,817,123)
Net debt (Net cash) (1)
$
(11,479,115)
(1)Non-IFRS measure
Working Capital
As at March 31, 2025 the Company's adjusted working capital was calculated as follows:
March 31, 2025
Current assets:
Cash
$
24,946,934
Restricted cash and deposits
283,973
Trade and other receivables
2,037,258
Taxes receivable
2,585,007
Other current assets
435,636
Less:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
(11,992,570)
Lease obligation
(57,125)
Income tax payable
(6,817,123)
Stock based compensation liability
(385,656)
Working capital(1)
$
11,036,334
(1)Non-IFRS measure
Debt Capital
As at March 31, 2025 the Company does not have any outstanding debt balance.
Letters of Credit
As at March 31, 2025, the Company had obligations under Letters of Credit ("LC's") outstanding totaling $3 million to guarantee work commitments on exploration blocks and other contractual commitments. In the event the Company fails to secure the renewal of the letters of credit underlying the ANH guarantees, or any of them, the ANH could decide to cancel the underlying exploration and production contract for a particular block, as applicable.
Current Outstanding Letters of Credit
Contract
Beneficiary
Issuer
Type
Amount (US $)
Renewal Date
SANTA ISABEL
ANH
Carrao Energy
Abandonment
621,158
April 14, 2026
ANH
Carrao Energy
Financial Capacity
1,672,162
June 30, 2025
CORE - 39
ANH
Carrao Energy
Compliance
100,000
June 30, 2025
OMBU
ANH
Carrao Energy
Financial Capacity
436,300
October 14, 2025
ANH
Carrao Energy
Abandonment
265,782
August 28, 2025
Total
$3,095,402
Share Capital
As at March 31, 2025, the Company had 285,864,348 common shares and 25,795,002 stock options outstanding.
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
The following table provides a summary of the Company's cash requirements to meet its financial liabilities and contractual obligations existing at March 31, 2025:
Less than 1 year
1-3 years
Thereafter
Total
Exploration and production contracts
-
12,000,000
-
12,000,000
The Company has entered into a number of exploration contracts in Colombia which require the Company to fulfill work program commitments. In aggregate, the Company has outstanding commitments of $12 million. The Company have made an application to cancel its commitments on the COR-39, which represents the totality of the Company's current commitments.
SUMMARY OF THREE MONTHS RESULTS
2025
2024
2023
Q1
Q4
Q3
Q2
Q1
Q4
Q3
Q2
Oil and natural gas sales, net of royalties
19,506,125
22,873,626
21,300,115
15,146,366
14,404,921
13,406,513
13,990,353
10,280,280
Net income (loss)
2,663,764
2,081,956
6,668,493
1,247,825
3,176,727
(10,492,053)
7,153,120
(757,416)
Income (loss) per share - basic diluted
0.01 0.01
0.01 0.01
0.02 0.02
0.00 0.00
0.01 0.01
(0.04) (0.04)
0.03 0.02
(0.00) (0.00)
Working capital (deficit)
11,036,334
11,646,169
9,622,125
6,657,117
9,520,829
8,669,114
10,822,475
(2,363,388)
Total assets
90,532,063
81,268,734
73,535,397
67,864,633
64,579,940
62,275,023
62,755,250
56,305,530
Net capital expenditures
11,379,180
8,928,725
6,945,779
8,965,408
6,281,329
10,471,447
5,471,561
6,870,258
Average daily production (boe/d)
4,085
4,738
4,124
2,638
2,730
2,666
2,518
2,169
The Company's oil and natural gas sales have increased 35% in Q1 2025 when compared to Q1 2024 due to increased production in its existing assets and stable commodity prices, but decreased 16% when compared to Q4 2024 due to declines and increase in water cuts. Trends in the Company's net income are also impacted most significantly by operating expenses, financing costs, income taxes, depletion, depreciation and impairment of oil and gas properties, and other income.
OUTSTANDING SHARE DATA
At May 29, 2025 the Company had the following securities issued and outstanding:
Number
Exercise Price
Expiry Date
Common shares
285,864,348
n/a
n/a
Stock options
250,000
CAD$ 1.15
October 22, 2028
Stock options
100,000
CAD$ 0.31
May 3, 2029
Stock options
1,200,000
CAD$ 0.05
March 20, 2030
Stock options
1,200,000
CAD$ 0.05
April 13, 2030
Stock options
2,983,336
GBP 0.07625
June 13, 2024 and 2025
Stock options
600,001
CAD$0.28
Dec. 9, 2024 and 2025
Stock options
833,334
CAD$0.26
Mar. 7, 2025 and 2026
Stock options
3,652,222
GBP 0.1675
June 21, 2024, 2025 and 2026
Stock options
100,000
GBP 0.1925
July 23, 2024, 2025 and 2026
Stock options
1,000,000
CAD $0.33
Mar. 21, 2025, 2026 and 2027
Stock options
8,543,888
CAD $0.375
Oct. 29 2025, 2026 and 2027
Stock options
4,332,221
CAD $0.475
Mar. 11 2026, 2027 and 2028
OUTLOOK
The Company has efficiently deployed the capital generated on successful drilling campaigns at Rio Cravo, Carrizales Norte and Alberta Llanos on the Tapir Block. These successful campaigns have translated into production growth and positive cashflows, providing Arrow with the funds required to expand its capital program. In 2025, the Company plans another year of production growth with a balanced program of both development and low risk exploration drilling on the Tapir Block. The Company has a strong balance sheet, with no debt and cash flow from operations which will fund the 2025 program.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Company has entered into a two-year crude prepayment agreement with an integrated energy major to market its oil production in Colombia. The agreement provides access to $20 million US in funding in year one and $15 million in funding in year two. The interest rate is SOFR + 4% for the first $10 million and SOFR + 5% for amounts exceeding $10 million.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
A summary of the Company's critical accounting estimates is contained in Note 3 Annual Financial Statements. These accounting policies are subject to estimates and key judgements about future events, many of which are beyond Arrow's control.
SUMMARY OF MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A summary of the Company's material accounting policies is included in note 3 of the Annual Financial Statements. These accounting policies are consistent with those of the previous financial year.
RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
The Company is subject to financial, business and other risks, many of which are beyond its control and which could have a material adverse effect on the business and operations of the Company. Please refer to "Risk Factors" in the MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024 for a description of the financial, business and other risk factors affecting the Company which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com
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