Hemisphere Energy Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

Hemisphere Energy (TSXV: HME) (OTCQX: HMENF) has announced a special dividend of C$0.03 per common share, payable on October 25, 2024, to shareholders of record on October 11, 2024. This is in addition to the company's quarterly base dividend of C$0.025 per share. Hemisphere has committed $17.4 million to shareholder returns in 2024, including dividends and share repurchases.

The company also provided an operations update, reporting the successful drilling of six horizontal wells in its Atlee Buffalo F and G pools in southeast Alberta. Two more wells are planned as part of the summer development program. Additionally, Hemisphere has begun polymer injection at its new pilot enhanced oil recovery (EOR) project in Marsden, Saskatchewan, with production response evaluation expected by mid-2025.

Hemisphere Energy (TSXV: HME) (OTCQX: HMENF) has released its Q2 2024 financial and operating results, highlighting record quarterly production of 3,628 boe/d, a 26% increase year-over-year. The company achieved quarterly revenue of $28.9 million, up 52% from Q2 2023, and delivered an operating netback of $17.7 million. Hemisphere reported adjusted funds flow from operations (AFF) of $13.6 million and free funds flow of $10.6 million. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.025 per share and provided an operations update, noting current production of approximately 3,700 boe/d. Hemisphere's 2024 summer drilling program is underway, with plans to drill eight horizontal wells in Atlee Buffalo, Alberta, and the company is preparing to start polymer injection in its new Saskatchewan property.

Hemisphere Energy has announced the renewal of its Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB) to repurchase up to 8,255,766 common shares, or about 10% of its public float. The TSX Venture Exchange has approved this renewal, which will commence on July 14, 2024, and terminate on July 13, 2025, or earlier if completed or terminated by Hemisphere. The repurchases will be made on the open market at prevailing prices. The company believes that buying back shares when market prices do not reflect intrinsic value will benefit remaining shareholders. The previous NCIB resulted in the repurchase of 4,074,400 shares at an average price of $1.425 per share. Canaccord Genuity Corp. will act as the broker for this NCIB.

Hemisphere Energy (HMENF) has announced a special dividend of C$0.03 per common share, to be paid on July 26, 2024, to shareholders of record on July 12, 2024. This special dividend, designated as eligible for Canadian income tax purposes, supplements the company's quarterly base dividend of C$0.025 per share announced earlier. So far in 2024, Hemisphere has committed $10.7 million to shareholder returns, including share repurchases and the special dividend.

This return of capital is funded entirely by the company's free cash flow, driven by high-margin enhanced oil recovery (EOR) assets, low production decline, and a healthy balance sheet. Additionally, Hemisphere has brought online all three producers in its new Marsden, Saskatchewan development play, and is preparing for the start-up of its EOR project in the third quarter of 2024.

Hemisphere Energy (TSXV: HME, OTCQX: HMENF) announced the results from its Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders held on May 30, 2024. A total of 46,475,140 common shares were voted, representing 47.45% of total issued shares as of April 11, 2024. Shareholders approved all proposed items, which included fixing the number of directors at six, electing Charles O'Sullivan, Don Simmons, Frank Borowicz, Bruce McIntyre, Gregg Vernon, and Richard Wyman as directors, appointing KPMG LLP as auditors, and renewing the Company's Stock Option Plan.

Hemisphere Energy (TSXV: HME; OTCQX: HMENF) reported its Q1 2024 results, highlighting an average production of 3,133 boe/d, with 99% heavy oil. The company achieved quarterly revenue of $21.0 million and a net income of $6.8 million. Operating netback stood at $46.04/boe, and adjusted funds flow from operations (AFF) was $10.1 million. Hemisphere declared a quarterly dividend of $0.025 per share, distributed $2.5 million in dividends, and renewed its $35 million credit facility. Capital expenditures totaled $5.6 million, including the drilling of five wells. Hemisphere received approval for an EOR project and plans further investments in 2024.