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Hallador Energy (Nasdaq: HNRG) returns to 2025 profit, plans 515MW expansion

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Hallador Energy Company reported a strong turnaround for 2025, with total sales and operating revenues rising 16% year over year to $469.5 million and net income improving to $41.9 million from a prior-year loss of $226.1 million. Operating cash flow increased 23% to $81.1 million, while Adjusted EBITDA nearly tripled to $56.0 million, reflecting better profitability after prior asset impairments.

The company advanced its strategy as an independent power producer, with MISO accepting its ERAS application for a proposed 515 MW natural gas generator at the Merom site, backed by an approximately $14 million deposit. If successfully executed, management states this expansion would represent a nearly 50% increase in power generation capabilities, targeting completion by the third quarter of 2029. Hallador also highlighted a sizable contracted revenue position, including total consolidated contracted revenue of $866.94 million across 2026–2029.

Positive

  • Sharp earnings turnaround and stronger profitability: 2025 net income reached $41.9 million versus a $226.1 million loss in 2024, with revenue up 16% to $469.5 million and Adjusted EBITDA increasing from $16.8 million to $56.0 million, indicating substantially improved operating performance.
  • Improved cash generation, leverage, and equity base: Operating cash flow rose to $81.1 million, bank debt, net, fell to $29.7 million, and total stockholders’ equity increased to $159.8 million, strengthening the company’s financial position.
  • Long-term contracted revenue and capacity growth option: Consolidated contracted revenue totals $866.94 million for 2026–2029, and MISO’s acceptance of the ERAS application for a 515 MW gas project offers a potential ~50% increase in generation capabilities if successfully executed.

Negative

  • Large, capital-intensive ERAS project carries execution risk: Management describes the 515MW Merom gas expansion under the ERAS program as capital intensive and subject to construction, operational, financial, regulatory and legal risks, any of which could affect the project’s viability or timeline despite the approximately $14 million deposit and application acceptance.

Insights

Hallador posts a sharp profit rebound, strong cash flow, and outlines a major 515MW growth project.

Hallador Energy moved from a large 2024 net loss of $226.1 million to 2025 net income of $41.9 million, as prior asset impairments dropped out and core operations strengthened. Revenue grew 16% to $469.5 million, and Adjusted EBITDA rose to $56.0 million from $16.8 million, indicating much better underlying profitability.

Operating cash flow increased to $81.1 million, supporting capital spending of $69.2 million while still modestly growing cash and restricted cash. Bank debt, net, declined from $41.5 million (current plus long-term) to $29.7 million, and total stockholders’ equity increased to $159.8 million, signaling balance sheet improvement.

Strategically, MISO’s acceptance of the ERAS application for a 515 MW gas-fired expansion at Merom could boost power generation capacity by nearly 50% if completed as planned by the third quarter of 2029. Forward sales data show total consolidated contracted revenue of $866.94 million across 2026–2029, providing multi-year visibility, though management notes the ERAS project is capital intensive and subject to construction, operational, financial, regulatory and legal risks that could affect its viability and timing.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 12, 2026

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Hallador Energy Company

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Colorado

001-34743

84-1014610

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

1183 East Canvasback DriveTerre HauteIndiana 47802

(Address, including zip code, of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (812299-2800

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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  Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

 

Trading Symbol

 

Name of each exchange
on which registered

Common Shares, $.01 par value

 

HNRG

 

Nasdaq

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Item 2.02 - Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On March 12, 2026, Hallador Energy Company issued a press release announcing its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial and operating results. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

The information included in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, that is furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02 shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. In addition, the information included in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, that is furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02 shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, unless expressly incorporated by specific reference into such filing.

Item 9.01 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)  Exhibits

99.1 – Hallador Energy Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial and Operating Results

104 – Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

March 12, 2026

By:

/s/ TODD E. TELESZ

 

 

Todd E. Telesz

CFO

EXHIBIT 99.1

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Hallador Energy Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025

Financial and Operating Results

- FY’25 Total Revenue Up 16% YoY to $469.5 Million -

- FY’25 Operating Cash Flow Up 23% YoY to $81.1 Million -

- FY ‘25 Net Income Increased to $41.9 Million, with Adj. EBITDA up 3x to $56.0 Million -

- MISO Accepted ERAS Application for 515MW Gas Generation Expansion -

TERRE HAUTE, Ind., March 12, 2026 – Hallador Energy Company (Nasdaq: HNRG) (“Hallador” or the “Company”) today reported its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. 

“Hallador delivered strong 2025 financial results with double-digit growth across revenue and operating cash flow, and a 3x improvement in Adjusted EBITDA,” said Brent Bilsland, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We have recently received additional competitive offers to acquire our accredited capacity for over a decade in length. We are excited by what we are seeing in the market as Hallador is in a strong, long capacity position that continues to get better with time. We hope to be making more announcements on this topic in the near future.”

“In December, we were fortunate to be awarded one of the 50 ERAS application slots, and our application was accepted with our ~$14 million deposit advancing our proposed 515 MW natural gas generator project at the Merom site. With our application now accepted into the ERAS process, we have cleared another important milestone in that review. If successfully executed, the ERAS expansion would represent a nearly 50% increase in power generation capabilities for the company. We believe Merom’s existing infrastructure and interconnection position us competitively in a market that continues to show growing demand for accredited capacity, and we are advancing commercial discussions, equipment planning and financing initiatives as we target completion by the third quarter of 2029.”

Bilsland added, “Subsequent to year-end, we were excited to add Barbara Sugg, former CEO of Southwest Power Pool, Inc. (SPP) and Daniel Hudson, founder of Woodlands Energy Management, LLC to Hallador’s Board of Directors. At SPP, Barbara was responsible for managing the power grid for 14 states and led the expansion of SPP into additional western states. During Dan’s career, he has developed 25 power plants and successfully completed over $35.0 billion in asset acquisitions and financings. Both Barbara and Dan will be tremendous resources to help guide Hallador’s growth plans moving forward.”

Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2025 Highlights 

 

A constructive power pricing environment and continued production optimization at Sunrise Coal supported full-year growth, although fourth quarter results were impacted by power plant availability at Merom.

oTotal revenue in 2025 increased 16% year-over-year to $469.5 million, driven by electric sales of $310.7 million (+19% year-over-year) and coal sales of $148.7 million (+8% year-over-year).

oNet income in 2025 increased to $41.9 million and Adjusted EBITDA for the year increased ~3x year-over-year to $56.0 million, driven by improved electric segment performance and stronger coal segment results following production optimization and cost restructuring.

 

Full year operating cash flow increased 23% year-over-year to $81.1 million, primarily driven by improved earnings that was supplemented by cash proceeds received under prepaid forward power sales contracts. 

oTotal bank debt declined to $30.0 million at December 31, 2025, compared to $44.0 million at both September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024.

 

oTotal liquidity was $38.8 million at December 31, 2025, consisting of $28.8 million of additional borrowing capacity and cash and cash equivalents, compared to $46.4 million at September 30, 2025, and $37.8 million at December 31, 2024. 

oCapital expenditures in the fourth quarter were $24.9 million, bringing full-year capital expenditures to $69.2 million, which includes the ~$14 million deposit paid to MISO for the ERAS expansion at Merom. 

 

Hallador’s forward sales momentum provides long-term revenue visibility and certainty, lowering the Company’s overall risk profile.

 

oAs of December 31, 2025, Hallador had approximately $1.3 billion of forward energy, capacity and coal sales commitments through 2029.

oAs of December 31, 2025, the Company had $866.9 million of contracted third-party revenue through 2029.

oHallador further de-risked its financial profile through the closing of a new $120 million 3-year senior secured credit facility in March 2026 that matures in 2029.

Financial Summary ($ in Millions and Unaudited)

  ​ ​ ​

Q1 2025

  ​ ​ ​

Q2 2025

  ​ ​ ​

Q3 2025

Q4 2025

Electric Sales

$

85.9

$

60.0

$

93.2

$

71.6

Coal Sales - 3rd Party

$

30.2

$

38.1

$

51.3

$

29.1

Other Revenue

$

1.6

$

4.7

$

2.1

$

1.7

Total Operating Revenue

$

117.7

$

102.8

$

146.6

$

102.4

Net Income (Loss)

$

10.0

$

8.2

$

23.9

$

(0.2)

Operating Cash Flow

$

38.4

$

11.4

$

23.2

$

8.1

Adjusted EBITDA*

$

19.3

$

3.4

$

24.9

$

8.4


*   Non-GAAP financial measure, defined as EBITDA plus effects of certain subsidiary and equity method investment activity, less other amortization, plus certain operating activities including stock-based compensation, asset retirement obligations accretion, less gain on disposal or abandonment of assets, plus other reclassifications such as special non-recurring project expenses.

Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered an alternative to net income, income from operations, cash flows from operating activities or any other measure of financial performance presented in accordance with GAAP. Our method of computing Adjusted EBITDA may not be the same method used to compute similar measures reported by other companies. Management believes the non-GAAP financial measure, Adjusted EBITDA, is an important measure in analyzing our operations.


Reconciliation of GAAP "Net Income (Loss)" to non-GAAP "Adjusted EBITDA"

(In $ Thousands and Unaudited)

  ​ ​ ​

Year Ended

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 

  ​ ​ ​

2025

  ​ ​ ​

2024

NET INCOME (LOSS)

$

41,871

$

(226,138)

Interest expense

 

16,896

 

13,850

Income tax expense (benefit)

1,833

(9,404)

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

41,222

65,626

EBITDA

101,822

(156,066)

Stock-based compensation

3,529

4,454

Asset impairment

 

 

215,136

Asset retirement obligations accretion

 

1,764

 

1,628

Other amortization (1)

(48,315)

(46,310)

(Gain) loss on disposal or abandonment of assets, net

 

(2,489)

 

(50)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

608

 

2,790

Equity method investment loss

450

746

Settlement of litigation

 

 

2,750

Other reclassifications

(1,417)

(8,318)

Adjusted EBITDA

$

55,952

$

16,760

(1)
Other amortization relates to the non-cash amortization of the Hoosier PPA entered into in connection with the acquisition of the Merom Power Plant in 2022.

Forward Sales Position - (unaudited)

  ​ ​ ​

2026

  ​ ​ ​

2027

  ​ ​ ​

2028

  ​ ​ ​

2029

  ​ ​ ​

Total

Power

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

Energy

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

Contracted MWh (in millions)

 

4.06

 

3.06

 

1.09

 

0.27

 

8.48

Average contracted price per MWh

$

43.32

$

46.50

$

52.94

$

51.33

Contracted revenue (in millions)

$

175.88

$

142.29

$

57.70

$

13.86

$

389.73

Accredited Capacity

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

Average daily contracted accredited capacity MW

 

733

 

623

 

454

 

100

 

Average contracted accredited capacity price per MWd

$

230

$

226

$

225

$

230

Contracted accredited capacity revenue (in millions)

$

61.54

$

51.40

$

37.33

$

3.47

$

153.74

Total Energy & Accredited Capacity Revenue

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

Contracted Power revenue (in millions)

$

237.42

$

193.69

$

95.03

$

17.33

$

543.47

Coal

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

Priced tons - 3rd party (in millions)

 

2.73

 

2.50

 

0.50

 

 

5.73

Avg price per ton - 3rd party

$

55.72

$

56.74

$

59.00

$

Contracted coal revenue - 3rd party (in millions)

$

152.12

$

141.85

$

29.50

$

$

323.47

TOTAL CONTRACTED REVENUE (IN MILLIONS) - CONSOLIDATED

$

389.54

$

335.54

$

124.53

$

17.33

$

866.94

Priced tons - Intercompany (in millions)

 

2.30

 

2.30

 

3.17

 

 

7.77

Avg price per ton - Intercompany

$

51.00

$

51.00

$

51.00

$

Contracted coal revenue - Intercompany (in millions)

$

117.30

$

117.30

$

161.67

$

$

396.27

TOTAL CONTRACTED REVENUE (IN MILLIONS) - SEGMENT

$

506.84

$

452.84

$

286.20

$

17.33

$

1,263.21


Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Statements that are not strictly historical statements constitute forward-looking statements and may often, but not always, be identified by the use of such words such as "expects," "believes," "intends," "anticipates," "plans," "estimates," "guidance," "target," "potential," "possible,or "probableor statements that certain actions, events or results "may," "will," "should,or "couldbe taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, those relating to our ability to participate in the ERAS program (which ultimately requires the approval of MISO of our application and is a capital intensive project subject to construction, operational, financial, regulatory and legal risks that could impact the project’s viability and/or timeline) and achieve the expected benefits thereof, our ability to secure agreements in support of the development and construction of planned projects, including the expansion of our Merom Generating Station, and our expectations with respect to potential accelerating demand for accredited capacity. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and analyses made by Hallador and its management in light of experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors appropriate under the circumstances that involve various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the statements. These risks include, but are not limited to, those set forth in Hallador’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Hallador undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements except as required by law.

Conference Call and Webcast

Hallador management will host a conference call today, March 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial and operational results, followed by a question-and-answer period.

Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026

Time: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time

Dial-in registration link: here

Live webcast registration link: here

The conference call will also be broadcast live and available for replay in the investor relations section of the Company’s website at www.halladorenergy.com.

About Hallador Energy Company

Hallador Energy Company (Nasdaq: HNRG) is a vertically-integrated Independent Power Producer (IPP) based in Terre Haute, Indiana. The Company has two core businesses: Hallador Power Company, LLC, which produces electricity and capacity at its one Gigawatt (GW) Merom Generating Station, and Sunrise Coal, LLC, which produces and supplies fuel to the Merom Generating Station and other companies. To learn more about Hallador, visit the Company’s website at http://www.halladorenergy.com/.

Company Contact

Todd E. Telesz

Chief Financial Officer

TTelesz@halladorenergy.com

Investor Relations Contact

Sean Mansouri, CFA

Elevate IR

(720) 330-2829

HNRG@elevate-ir.com


Hallador Energy Company

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

2025

  ​ ​ ​

2024

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

10,070

 

$

7,232

Restricted cash

 

5,302

 

 

4,921

Accounts receivable

 

13,989

 

 

15,438

Inventory

 

42,534

 

 

36,685

Parts and supplies

 

45,854

 

 

39,104

Prepaid expenses

 

5,638

 

 

1,478

Total current assets

 

123,387

 

 

104,858

Property, plant and equipment:

 

  ​

 

 

  ​

Land and mineral rights

 

69,952

 

 

70,307

Buildings and equipment

 

421,037

 

 

402,649

Mine development

 

102,302

 

 

92,458

Construction work in process

39,671

27,208

Finance lease right-of-use assets

 

12,591

 

 

13,034

Total property, plant and equipment

 

645,553

 

 

605,656

Less - accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

(367,775)

 

 

(347,952)

Total property, plant and equipment, net

 

277,778

 

 

257,704

Equity method investments

 

2,647

 

 

2,607

Other assets

 

4,241

 

 

3,951

Total assets

$

408,053

 

$

369,120

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

  ​

 

 

  ​

Current liabilities:

 

  ​

 

 

  ​

Current portion of bank debt, net

$

 

$

4,095

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

41,848

 

 

44,298

Current portion of lease financing

 

7,411

 

 

6,912

Contract liabilities - current

 

103,343

 

 

97,598

Total current liabilities

 

152,602

 

 

152,903

Long-term liabilities:

 

  ​

 

 

  ​

Bank debt, net

 

29,678

 

 

37,394

Long-term lease financing

 

1,338

 

 

8,749

Deferred income taxes

 

1,833

 

 

Asset retirement obligations

 

15,241

 

 

14,957

Contract liabilities - long-term

 

45,714

 

 

49,121

Other

 

1,814

 

 

1,711

Total long-term liabilities

 

95,618

 

 

111,932

Total liabilities

 

248,220

 

 

264,835

Commitments and contingencies (Note 22)

 

  ​

 

 

  ​

Stockholders' equity:

 

  ​

 

 

  ​

Preferred stock, $.10 par value, 10,000 shares authorized; none issued

 

 

 

Common stock, $.01 par value, 100,000 shares authorized; 43,817 and 42,621 issued and outstanding, as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively

 

438

 

 

426

Additional paid-in capital

 

202,963

 

 

189,298

Retained deficit

 

(43,568)

 

 

(85,439)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

159,833

 

 

104,285

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

408,053

 

$

369,120


Hallador Energy Company

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

2025

  ​ ​ ​

2024

SALES AND OPERATING REVENUES:

 

  ​

 

  ​

Electric sales

$

310,737

$

261,527

Coal sales

 

148,655

 

137,448

Other revenues

 

10,074

 

5,184

Total sales and operating revenues

 

469,466

 

404,159

EXPENSES:

 

  ​

 

  ​

Fuel

63,854

49,343

Other operating and maintenance costs

129,246

118,364

Cost of purchased power

20,892

10,888

Utilities

16,801

15,914

Labor

110,678

116,164

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

41,222

 

65,626

Asset retirement obligations accretion

 

1,764

 

1,628

Exploration costs

 

216

 

260

General and administrative

 

26,226

 

26,527

Gain on disposal or abandonment of assets, net

(2,489)

(50)

Asset impairment

215,136

Settlement of litigation

2,750

Total operating expenses

 

408,410

 

622,550

INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS

 

61,056

 

(218,391)

Interest income

602

235

Interest expense (1)

 

(16,896)

 

(13,850)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

(608)

 

(2,790)

Equity method investment (loss)

 

(450)

 

(746)

NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES

 

43,704

 

(235,542)

INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT):

 

  ​

 

  ​

Current

 

 

(169)

Deferred

 

1,833

 

(9,235)

Total income tax expense (benefit)

 

1,833

 

(9,404)

NET INCOME (LOSS)

$

41,871

$

(226,138)

NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE:

 

  ​

 

  ​

Basic

$

0.98

$

(5.72)

Diluted

$

0.96

$

(5.72)

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING

 

  ​

 

  ​

Basic

 

42,932

 

39,504

Diluted

 

43,432

 

39,504

(1) Interest Expense:

 

  ​

 

  ​

Interest on bank debt

 

$

5,806

  ​ ​ ​

$

9,286

Other interest

 

9,097

 

2,817

Amortization of debt issuance costs

 

1,993

 

1,747

Total interest expense

$

16,896

$

13,850


Hallador Energy Company

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

  ​ ​ ​

2025

  ​ ​ ​

2024

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

  ​

 

  ​

Net income (loss)

$

41,871

$

(226,138)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

Deferred income tax (benefit)

 

1,833

 

(9,235)

Equity method investment loss

 

450

 

746

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

41,222

 

65,626

Asset impairment

215,136

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

608

 

2,790

(Gain) loss on disposal or abandonment of assets, net

 

(2,489)

 

(50)

Amortization of debt issuance costs

 

1,993

 

1,747

Asset retirement obligations accretion

 

1,764

 

1,628

Cash paid on asset retirement obligation reclamation

 

(727)

 

(1,407)

Stock-based compensation

 

3,529

 

4,454

Accretion on contract liabilities

8,408

1,170

Amortization of contract liabilities

 

(99,683)

 

(70,203)

Director fees paid in stock

192

150

Change in current assets and liabilities:

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

1,449

 

4,499

Inventory

 

(5,849)

 

(13,610)

Parts and supplies

 

(6,750)

 

(227)

Prepaid expenses

 

1,910

 

784

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

(2,154)

 

(14,580)

Contract liabilities

 

93,613

 

102,011

Other

 

(56)

 

643

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

81,134

$

65,934

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

  ​

 

  ​

Capital expenditures

$

(69,215)

$

(53,367)

Proceeds from sale of equipment

 

3,158

 

4,239

Proceeds from held-for-sale assets

3,200

Investment in equity method investments

(490)

(542)

Net cash used in investing activities

$

(66,547)

$

(46,470)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

  ​

 

  ​

Payments on bank debt

$

(106,000)

$

(147,000)

Borrowings of bank debt

 

92,000

 

99,500

Payments on lease financing

(6,994)

(5,633)

Proceeds from sale and leaseback arrangement

 

 

5,134

Issuance of related party notes payable

 

 

5,000

Payments on related party notes payable

 

 

(5,000)

Debt issuance costs

 

(330)

 

(673)

ATM offering

 

13,510

 

34,515

Taxes paid on vesting of RSUs

 

(3,554)

 

(277)

Net cash used in financing activities

$

(11,368)

$

(14,434)

Increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

 

3,219

 

5,030

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of year

 

12,153

 

7,123

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of year

$

15,372

$

12,153

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH:

 

  ​

 

  ​

Cash and cash equivalents

$

10,070

$

7,232

Restricted cash

 

5,302

 

4,921

$

15,372

$

12,153

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES:

 

  ​

 

  ​

Cash paid for interest

$

6,705

$

10,511

Non-cash change in capital expenditures related to accounts payable and prepaid expenses

$

7,232

$

356

Stock issued on redemption of convertible notes and interest

$

$

22,993


FAQ

How did Hallador Energy (HNRG) perform financially in 2025?

Hallador Energy reported 2025 sales and operating revenues of $469.5 million, up 16% year over year. Net income reached $41.9 million, a major improvement from a $226.1 million loss in 2024, reflecting stronger operations and the absence of prior asset impairments.

What were Hallador Energy’s 2025 cash flow and Adjusted EBITDA results?

Operating cash flow for 2025 was $81.1 million, an increase of 23% from 2024. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $56.0 million from $16.8 million, showing significantly improved underlying earnings after non-cash items, financing effects, and specified reclassifications are considered.

What is Hallador Energy’s ERAS 515MW expansion project at Merom?

Hallador’s ERAS project is a proposed 515MW natural gas generator at the Merom site, backed by a roughly $14 million deposit. MISO accepted the application, and if completed by the targeted third quarter of 2029, management says it would increase power generation capabilities by nearly 50%.

How much forward contracted revenue does Hallador Energy have for 2026–2029?

Hallador’s forward sales disclosure shows total consolidated contracted revenue of $866.94 million across 2026–2029. This includes power and third-party coal contracts, providing multi-year visibility into future revenues from both energy and accredited capacity sales.

How did Hallador Energy’s balance sheet change between 2024 and 2025?

Total assets increased to $408.1 million from $369.1 million, while total liabilities declined slightly to $248.2 million. Bank debt, net, fell to $29.7 million, and stockholders’ equity rose to $159.8 million, reflecting retained earnings and additional paid-in capital.

What are the main risks Hallador identifies for the ERAS expansion?

Hallador notes that ERAS participation and the 515MW expansion depend on MISO’s approval and are capital intensive. The project faces construction, operational, financial, regulatory and legal risks, which the company states could impact its overall viability and expected timeline.

What conference call did Hallador Energy schedule for these 2025 results?

Hallador scheduled a conference call on March 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its 2025 financial and operational results. Investors could access the call via dial-in and webcast links and replay it through the investor relations section of the company’s website.

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