PetroNor E&P ASA (FRA:FQ00) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Production Boost ...

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Release Date: November 20, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .

Positive Points

• PetroNor E&P ASA ( FRA:FQ00 ) completed a 5-well infill drilling program, significantly boosting production with three wells already contributing over 5,000 barrels of oil per day.

• The company completed its first oil lifting of the year, selling 540,000 barrels, which is expected to add approximately $33 million to the balance sheet.

• PetroNor E&P ASA ( FRA:FQ00 ) maintains a strong financial position with zero debt and a cash balance of $46 million at the end of the quarter.

• The company has successfully reduced administrative costs by 6.3%, aligning with its strategy to maintain a focused team and reduce legal expenses.

• PetroNor E&P ASA ( FRA:FQ00 ) has returned significant capital to shareholders, with a total shareholder return of about 47% over the last 12 months.

Negative Points

• The company experienced a slight decline in production due to normal reservoir depletion, although this was mitigated by the new drilling program.

• PetroNor E&P ASA ( FRA:FQ00 ) faces uncertainty regarding the extension of its A4 license in The Gambia, which could lead to a potential write-off of nearly $7 million.

• The company has a negative inventory of approximately 150,000 barrels due to a slight overlift, impacting short-term inventory levels.

• There is ongoing uncertainty surrounding the investigation initiated by Erkercrim in 2021, with no new information on its timeline or outcome.

• PetroNor E&P ASA ( FRA:FQ00 ) is not actively pursuing mergers and acquisitions, potentially limiting growth opportunities through external expansion.

Q & A Highlights

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Q: Are you concerned that you are liquidating the company with all these distributions to shareholders? A: Jens Pace, CEO: The distributions align with a strategy approved by shareholders to focus on the existing portfolio rather than expanding with new ventures. We are reinvesting in Congo, adding reserves and production, and maintaining a strong balance sheet to meet obligations. The policy of returning excess cash is well-supported by shareholders.

Q: On the topic of dividends, how should we think about next dividend payments? A: Jens Pace, CEO: The board will consider the strength of the balance sheet and the reduction in oil prices. With lighter CapEx in 2026, there may be more opportunities for dividends, but no specific prediction can be made. The board is committed to not holding excess cash.